The Airport Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the City Commission meeting room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting is open to the public.
This meeting will be made available via the City’s you tube channel at City of Fort Scott.
1Many people believe that memory loss and aging go hand-in-hand. That would assume that as a person gets older his or her memory begins to fail. While some change may be expected as you age, that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it in the absence of a brain disease, such as Alzheimer’s Disease. You can be proactive in using some strategies and lifestyle adaptations.
Southwind Extension District Agent, Barbara Stockebrand, will be presenting a Texas A&M created workshop series on “Master of Memory” on March 4, 11, and 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The 3-lesson series helps participants understand how memory works and what may affect memory. All sessions will be presented by Zoom, so it will be easy to attend and participate from the comforts of your home.
“Master of Memory” has been found to help participants identify and use strategies to improve memory function. Participants will learn there are different ways to learn new things and different memory strategies; how different foods and nutrients may affect brain function and medications that may affect memory; medical conditions that affect memory and may be reversible, along with how exercise benefits the body and mind.
Call 620-625-8620 to register for this free educational opportunity. Registration is necessary to receive the Zoom link to take part in the program.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The Fort Scott Kiwanis Club has decided to postpone the annual pancake feed scheduled for next Tuesday.
The 100th Annual Fort Scott Kiwanis Pancake Feed will be on Feb. 23.
Submitted by Phil Gorman
TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly issued an executive order allowing faster delivery of propane and other essential home heating fuels during the extreme cold weather blanketing the state.
Executive Order #21-03 suspends federal motor carrier regulations contained in Title 49 C.F.R. Parts 390-399 through February 28, 2021. All other applicable state and federal regulations still apply.
“Kansans who heat their homes and businesses with propane or other fuel cannot afford an interruption in service right now,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This order will allow those deliveries to continue during this dangerous weather.”
Among other provisions, the order extends allowable working hours to ensure motor carriers can transport propane through poor weather conditions as quickly as possible. These exceptions apply only to motor carriers actively participating in response efforts.
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Roll Call:
K. Allen P. Allen R. Nichols L. Watts J. Jones
II. Flag Salute:
Invocation: Led by: Parson Dave Mohler, American Legion Post #25 Chaplain
Approval of Agenda:
Proclamations/Recognitions:
Consent Agenda:
Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of February 2nd, 2021 and special meeting minutes of February 11th, 2021.
Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1282-A totaling $481,476.32.
January financials
Lauber Municipal Law Firm – January Invoice – $16,432.50.
Request to Pay – SAM, LLC – Sanitary Sewer System GPS Data Collection – $9,000.00
Request to Pay – Joplin Roofing Co., Inc – Replacement of Wastewater Treatment Plant roof – $29,368.00.
Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
City Manager Reports and Comments:
Director Report: Susan Bancroft – Sick and Vacation Liability Numbers
Review of Purchase Policy
Old Business: None
Appearances: None
New Business:
1. Consideration of Golf Cart Lease Agreement
2. Consideration of Charter Ordinance regarding Residency
3. Consideration of Charter Ordinance to replace vacant City Commissioner position
4. Consideration of Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades – Request for Engineering Services
5. Consideration of Water Treatment Plant – Request for Engineering Services
6. Discussion of First Source building -Selling, Renting, Marketing
7. Approval of Bid and documentation for Mayor to sign for Mayco Ace Project – CDBG Grant
8. Approval to apply for the Rural Preservation Grant for Memorial Hall
9. Consideration to accept Request for Qualifications for City Attorney
XII. Reports and Comments:
B. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)
XIV. Adjournment:
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held February 11th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Kevin Allen, Pete Allen, and Randy Nichols were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. Lindsey Watts was absent.
AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Travis Shelton, Michael Mix, Chad Brown, and Michael Hoyt.
CONSIDERATION:
Consideration of Waterline Materials Bid – Chad Brown, Public Works Director, informed the Commission that bids were taken to replace the waterline on Cooper Street from 20th to 23rd Street. There were four bids received with the low bid from Schulte Supply of Independence, Missouri in the amount of $21,226.17. The materials are to be delivered by February 26th, 2021.
Discussion was held regarding the fact that this company is out of Missouri and not from Kansas.
More discussion was held regarding if the low bid was rejected, if they would continue to bid in the future.
Chad said that Schulte Supply does supply a lot of our waterline materials and we have ordered from them in the past.
Susan Bancroft said that we can revisit our purchase policy at the next City Commission meeting regarding our policy on accepting bids.
K. Allen moved to approve the low bid from Schulte Supply of Independence, Missouri in the amount of $21,226.17. R. Nichols seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 3-1.
APPROVED LOW BID FROM SCHULTE SUPPLY OF INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,226.17 FOR WATERLINE MATERIALS ON COOPER STREET.
Consideration of Change Order #1-Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Video Inspection Services – Michael Mix said that our contract was approved with Pipe Detectives of Jamestown, North Dakota in the amount of $78,215.00 on October 20th, 2020. He believes that Nate Stansberry appeared before the Commission to seek approval of this contract. That was not a grand total amount and the contract was set up with rates. It should have been approved at an amount not to exceed $120,000. The $78,215.00 was an estimate. There is no way to tell how many hours they are going to spend cutting roots out of a line. In addition, when out in the field, there are manholes that are added that weren’t known about. He asked for the full $120,000.00 amount so we can get as much done as possible. The contractor has gone over the $78,215.00 amount now. They are at $89,855.50. This company just checked in with him. He needs to ask for an additional $11,640.50 due to the additional specialty cleaning or approve the not to exceed $120,000.00 amount. Michael pointed out at the bottom of the bid sheet, it stated that “all quantities are estimated and the City reserves the right to change the scope and quantity of pipe cleaned and inspected without modification of quoted price”.
Josh asked if the contract had been changed.
Michael said yes it had. This company found pipe in the ground that they didn’t know was there. They had 51 hours of specialty cleaning. There is no way to tell until they get in the ground what needs cleaned.
Kevin said that he has stopped and talked to this crew and they are good guys. Can the City not clean the roots? Do we have equipment to do this?
Michael said we do not. Our camera cannot get in the line.
Kevin asked about the camera system that was purchased in 2006. We bought a new vacuum truck, a camera system, and software. He asked what happened to this equipment.
Michael said that there was a lot of money put into the old vacuum truck and it was costing a lot in maintenance. We bought a push camera in 2018 or 2019. This camera is limited in length and very small.
Discussion was held if the City located the manholes or if this company charged us to located them.
Josh asked if they had to clean up debris around the manholes and were we charged for that?
Michael said that some of the manholes had to have trees and brush cleaned up to get to, and once they get in the manhole, they cleaned all the roots out.
Kevin asked why we didn’t have the manholes cleaned and ready for this crew so we didn’t have to pay extra for that.
Michael said that he didn’t have a list of the manholes with brush around them. He had never seen some of the manholes.
Josh asked if they charged us $350.00 an hour to cut brush?
Michael said that is the rate. There is a grand total of 51 hours of specialty hours. Two hours of that is removal of really large rocks they had to remove to get the manhole. All the rest is root removal.
Pete said that he has a problem with doing a change order after the work has been done and not before.
Kevin said that the company should have been shut down when they reached the contract price. Now we are on the hook for over $11,000 which we didn’t approve.
Michael said that he should have appeared before them sooner.
Susan said that all of the bidders bid this project the same way. The City budgeted for $120,000 for this project. It was bid on a rate basis. We asked for the best rate.
Josh said that we should have known there would be more specialty work. This is on the City. We should have located every manhole and cleaned them up before this company showed up.
Pete asked if we have seen any results yet from their work.
Michael said that the manhole by Buck Run should not overflow again. There are lots of lines that are clean now that were choaked up with roots. We will see immense results.
Pete asked what equipment we need in order to do this work ourselves.
Michael said that we need some larger saws and an easement machine and a new camera van.
Pete said that the new camera van is in the upcoming budget.
Michael said that he doesn’t have prices on any of this equipment.
Michael said that doesn’t think they billed us for that.
Kevin said that they have. He talked to them. He asked where all the equipment is from 2006?
Michael said the camera van is in bad condition. It is not usable.
Josh made a motion to increase the contract $30,450 or a maximum not to exceed $120,000. He also included that no more cutting trees or brush removal be included in their billings or locating manholes. R. Nichols seconded.
Pete said that this was poorly bid and poorly supervised. He doesn’t feel comfortable and we should stop this project where it is. We could use the additional $30,000 and buy equipment that we can use to do this work.
Josh said that his thoughts are that this work will be vital for our sewers and he would like to see it get completed. He doesn’t want the process slowed because of how we set it up.
Kevin said that they are hard workers and from North Dakota and they are used to cold weather. It’s not the fault of this company. He asked if this will locate every manhole in town.
Michael said that is a separate project. These are the main lines that carry the most flow.
Kevin asked about tabling this until tomorrow and Michael could bring some prices back to them.
Michael said that he needs to give them an answer about when and if to come back on this project.
Jeremy said that according to his figures there is still an extra $305.00.
Michael said that when we get to $120,000 they would have to stop. He said he could try and bring them some figures tomorrow.
Josh made a motion to withdraw his motion to approve the request. Randy seconded to withdraw his motion.
Josh Jones made a motion to table this issue until 1:00 p.m. Pete Allen seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, and J. Jones votes aye. R. Nichols voted no. Motion carried 3-1.
APPROVED TO TABLE THIS CHANGE ORDER UNTIL 1:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2021.
ADJOURNMENT:
J. Jones moved to adjourn the special meeting at 4:07 p.m. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 4:07 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.
City Clerk
Minutes are unapproved until 2/16/2021.
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held February 2nd, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners P. Allen, K. Allen, R. Nichols, and L. Watts were present with Mayor J. Jones presiding.
INVOCATION: Pastor Steven Cole, First United Methodist Church, said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.
AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Travis Shelton, Russell Lingerfelt, Jeff Hancock, Rachel Pruitt, Don George, Allyson Turvey, Chad Brown, Steven Cole, Susan Bancroft, Anne Rawlins, Deb McCoy, Garth Hermann, Michael Hoyt, Max Fanning, Dave Bruner, Doug Guns, Bret Shogren, Don George, Jeremy Frazier, and Janice Allen.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: Josh Jones welcomed new City Manager Jeremy Frazier to the City of Fort Scott. Diane Clay, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Frazier.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: J. Jones moved to add the Memorandum of Agreement for a Mass Dispensing Site to the Consideration section of the agenda. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO ADD THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR A MASS DISPENSING SITE TO THE CONSIDERATION SECTION OF THE AGENDA.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of January 19th, 2021 and special meeting minutes of January 19th, 2021.
Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1281-A totaling $345,26816.
Certificate of Appropriateness – 6 N. Main – Paint color approval
Request to Pay – Suez Treatment Solutions, Inc. – Water Treatment Plant – $15,784.70
R. Nichols moved to approve the Consent Agenda. L. Watts seconded. K. Allen, J. Jones, R. Nichols, and L. Watts voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.
APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA.
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on the agenda and limited to 5 minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
Anne Rawlins – She asked why the streets weren’t sanded last week when the bad weather came. She slid across 6th Street. There were sand trucks at the Middle School at 7:45 and people had trouble getting up the hill. They should have been out earlier.
She asked if a decision had been made about moving Old Fort Genealogical Society to the east side of Memorial Hall yet.
She also asked if the Commission had a decided upon a donation to the Mayhugh Cemetery Memorial Fund yet.
She informed the Commission that a webinar will be held on February 12th at the Gordon Parks Museum about the Mayhugh Cemetery and invited them to attend.
K. Allen said that they have discussed the Memorial Hall move but nothing has been decided.
K. Allen said that the bad weather moved in on the City quickly that morning. He also wasn’t aware of it until he received a call either.
Chad said that they had trucks out at 7:00 a.m. and treated up by the schools at least three times.
Michael Hoyt – Mr. Hoyt quizzed the new City Manager about the U.S. Constitution and what the 3rd Amendment pertained to.
Mr. Hoyt stated that Josh Jones asked at the last meeting when we were presented with the $50,000 cost for the gap in KCAMP insurance if a risk assessment had been done. He said that he did a risk assessment. He stated we have $800,000 in filed suits against the City. That is what they are asking for. That doesn’t mean they’ve won it. It is a potential risk.
Mr. Hoyt also stated that the City has over nearly $1,000,000 in vacation and sick leave accrued. He said that there is no law on carrying over sick and vacation leave. You can lose or use with no consequences. You just have to have a policy in place.
Susan said that she will bring back numbers to the Commission at their next meeting on sick and vacation leave.
Interim City Manager Report and Comments: Jeff Hancock said that this is his final meeting tonight. He has enjoyed his stay in Fort Scott and met some great people.
He left the Commission with some thoughts:
The City needs to follow State law, the City Charter ordinances and work within the City Manager/Commission form of government. He urged the City Commissioners to work through the City Manager to the different departments of the City.
He urged them to read Kansas University Professor John Nalbandian’s Governing Together-Bridging the Gap.
He recommended that the City at some time do a session or a all day session on Team Building and Operational Strategic Planning.
He said that the policies and procedures of the City needs to be tracked in ordinances and resolutions.
He recommended a salary survey be conducted also.
He stated that there is too much drama taking place between the existing economic agencies and they all must work together.
He stated that the Commission has a very good and dedicated City Staff and City Staff should always communicate an optimistic image and perspective.
He believes that the residents of Lake Fort Scott should explore the creation of a Homeowners Association and take ownership of the community costs, and that the City should explore turning over certain assets to the Homeowners Association to assist in that process.
Kevin thanked him for his time at the City. He said that he is glad we don’t have a Homeowner’s Association at the Lake. He doesn’t want to drive the citizens away from swimming, boating, or fishing.
The Commission thanked him for his service and time he gave to the City of Fort Scott.
Director Reports: Doug Guns – Doug gave an update to the City Commission on the grounds of Woodland Hills Golf Course and told what he and his crew have completed this past year. Maintenance of the greens and cutting of underbrush were both completed. Even with Covid and being closed the month of March, there were 17 tournaments held at the course.
LaRoche Stadium – He is also in charge of the grounds at LaRoche Stadium. He and his crew have done routine winter maintenance and checked all the irrigation systems. Their first tournament is this coming weekend.
He said that he has three full time employees. He does hire three seasonal employees during April to October to assist in mowing.
Josh said that he has heard great things about our course and that even the Parks Director in Nevada called and asked them for advice.
Randy said that we have an excellent course and a gem in the golf course. He told him he has done a remarkable job.
New Business:
Approval of Notification of Bond Sale (General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2021-A) Susan Bancroft, Director of Finance, introduced Garth Hermann of Gilmore & Bell, and Bret Shogren of Stifel to discuss the bond sale that was held today.
Approval of bid – Garth Hermann, Bond Attorney, Gilmore & Bell, shared the bid results with the City Commission. He said to remind the Commission that the City had six outstanding bond issues that were eligible to be refunded. Those are series 2009, 2010-A, 2011-A, 2011-B, 2012-A, and 2012-B with outstanding interest rates from 1.6% to 4.1%. They worked with City Staff and the Bond Counsel. This list was submitted to hundreds of underwriters. At 10:00 a.m. bids were opened. There were seven bidders signed up and five underwriters submitted bids. The bid with the highest interest rate was from D. A. Davidson & Co., in the amount of .6925%, the next bid was UMB Bank N.A. in the amount of 0.6143%, the next was Commerce Bank at 0.4296%, the next was Central States Capital Markets at 0.419% and the winning bid was Country Club Bank at 0.333%. These bids are AA type quality bids. The total reduced interest savings resulted in an amount of $108,162.85. or 2.8% amount of savings. Their preliminary savings was estimated at $77,465.00 in savings, so this saved over 44% more than estimated. Due to the premium generated, they were also able to pay off the $3,900,000 in bonds with only issuing $3,805,000 in bonds. The debt was reduced by $95,000. These bonds will start to pay off at the scheduled time as when they were issued.
Bret Shogren with Stifel asked the City Commission to approve the low bid, the Ordinance No. 3573 and Resolution No. 4-2021.
R. Nichols moved to approve the low bid from Country Club Bank in the amount of 0.333%. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED LOW BID FROM COUNTRY CLUB BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF 0.333% FOR THE REFINANCING OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Approval of the Ordinance No. 3573 providing for the issuance of the G.O. Bonds
R. Nichols moved to approve Ordinance No. 3573 providing for the issuance of the bonds. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3573 AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021-A, OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO REFUND A PORTION OF THE CITY’S OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS THEY BECOME DUE; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Approval of Resolution No. 4-2021 prescribing the form and details of and authorizing the directing the sale and delivery of G.O. Refunding Bonds
L. Watts moved to approve Resolution No. 4-2021 authorizing and directing the sale and delivery of the General Obligation Bonds. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 4-2021 PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2021-A, OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3573 OF THE ISSUER; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS CONNECTED THEREWITH.
Consideration to solicit Aquatic Center Cleaning Bid – Dave Bruner, Fire Chief, informed the Commission that he is asking approval to solicit bids for the brush blasting and painting of the aquatic center for this year. Painting bids were solicited last year but then that project did not happen due to Covid. The pool has not been painted since 2017. They recommend every three to five years that it be repainted and cleaned. Brush blasting is a more finer cleaning than power washing. He shared photos of chipped paint and the faded black lines in the pool. The swim team uses the black lines for their competitions.
Discussion was held to contact Larkin Aquatics who constructed the pool to get their opinion on the brush blasting and the type of paint.
L. Watts moved to solicit bids for the brush blasting and painting at the aquatic center. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE BRUSH BLASTING AND PAINTING AT THE AQUATIC CENTER.
Consideration of Alley Construction Policy – Chad Brown, Public Works Director, informed the Commission that this is in reference to the alley between Main and National in the 100 block. He recommended that all alleys located in the downtown historic district be constructed using a minimum of 6” of concrete surface. The costs for the asphalt price at 6” thick was $16,960. The cost of concrete for materials alone was $11,515.04. Estimated labor for the concrete is about $7,000 more utilizing the Street crew and the Parks crew. His recommendation is to use the concrete in the alleys as needed in the downtown historic area.
Jeff Hancock, Interim City Manager, also recommended the concrete in the alleys in the downtown area.
R. Nichols moved to approve the Alley Construction Policy for the Downtown Historic District. L. Watts seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.
APPROVED THE ALLEY CONSTRUCTION POLICY FOR THE DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT.
Consideration of Assessment Waiver Policy – Allyson Turvey, Community Development Manager, informed the Commission that is the policy for the individual waiver request. This was discussed at the work session. She discussed the percentage of the property value rather than a set number. She removed the section where the new property owner was able to come in and get their assessments removed. The concern was someone could sell their property to a friend to get this waived. If a property owner is willing to put in the money to update a property, all requirements must be met before the waiver is granted. This would have to be looked at on a case by case basis. Ally said that she can add Item C for a New Property Owner Waiver and that all requirements must be met before the waiver may be granted.
L. Watts moved to approve the Assessment Waiver with the addition of Item C for the New Property Owner Waiver included. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED ASSESSMENT WAIVER POLICY WITH THE ADDTION OF ITEM C FOR NEW PROPERTY OWNER WAIVER.
Consideration of Assessment Policy for County Tax Sale – Allyson Turvey, Community Development Manager, informed the Commission that the City waive all assessment fees for the properties being prepared for the tax sale. If not waiving all the fees, a percentage of 25% is also proposed. She shared a spreadsheet showing 25% and 50% of the assessment fees for the tax sale properties.
R. Nichols moved to approve the assessment policy for the County tax sale at the 25% amount or the lower assessed fee. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR THE COUNTY TAX SALE AT THE 25% ASSESSED AMOUNT OR THE LOWER ASSESSED FEE.
Consideration of Kansas Municipal Utilities Training Program for 2021 – Susan Bancroft, informed the Commission that a contract was signed in 2019 obligating the City for three years at $22,000 per year for safety training. Because the City is a cash basis state, obligations can only be made annually. She feels that safety training can be accomplished at a cheaper rate and she spoke with K.M.U. officials. She asked for 2021 that this be pro-rated to the same level as 2018 which is $15,000. Since K.M.U. hired a trainer for 2021, she suggested the Commission possibly approve the $15,000 for 2021 saving the City $7,000 and revisit the contract during budget. Training would go from two days a month to one day a month. The Commission can either not approve or approve at the $15,000 reduced rate. Her recommendation is to not approve this contract.
Deb Needleman, Human Resource Director, said that there is other training available. She is checking with E.M.C. and Michael Mix knows of some training opportunities also.
L. Watts moved to not approve the K.M.U. training program for 2021. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO NOT APPROVE THE K.M.U. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 2021.
Consideration to accept C.FA.P. Grant for $1,317.00 – Don George, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, informed the Commission that the City has been partners with K.D.W.P. since the 1970’s. This grant was applied for last fall and was awarded. This grant is for a parking lot at the back of Gunn Park by the river. This will be on the west side of Gunn Park. He reminded the Commission about the stocking of trout that occurs in Gunn Park. He asked that the trout be promoted through the City on their Facebook page. He also asked that the brochure in the lobby be updated to include the trout.
Mr. George also brought up the idea of kayaking from Gunn Park to Rock Creek Lake down the Marmaton River. He thinks this would bring in a lot of tourists from the Kansas City area. The State has leased the right from the landowners so people can kayak down the river.
K. Allen made a motion to accept the award from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in the amount of $1,317.00. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD FROM KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,317.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING AREA AT THE BACK OF GUNN PARK.
Memorandum of Agreement for Mass Dispensing Site at the First Source Building – Rachel Pruitt, Economic Development Director, informed the Commission that is an agreement for Public Health to utilize the First Source building as a vaccination site. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this agreement. This will be a centralized location where people can enter in one door and exit out another door. This would be used until the vaccine has been administered to all who desire it. The Public Health Office will begin administering vaccines on Tuesday, February 9th to those 85 and older from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The City has release forms also to sign. The ages for vaccination drop after the first age for vaccination. There is a shortage of vaccines still. This will be a good use for a vacant building at this time.
R. Nichols moved to approve the Memorandum for Mass Dispensing Site for First Source. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE MEMORANDUM FOR MASS DISPENSING SITE FOR THE FIRST SOURCE BUILDING.
Discussion of Charter Ordinance for replacing vacant Commissioner position – Mayor Josh Jones asked the Commission to review this proposed Charter Ordinance. If they like it, he will ask the City Attorney to draft it in the proper form. He asked if there was any changes needed on this to replace a vacant Commissioner.
Randy said that since this is a Charter Ordinance, it will take four (4) votes to pass. He will never vote for it. He still believes that the current ordinance we have is sufficient.
Josh said that he looked at the last several elections and not one candidate received over 25% of the vote of the general public.
Randy said that he still won’t vote for this Charter Ordinance.
Kevin said that he still believes that the next person in line should be offered this position first and it’s the right thing to do.
J. Jones made a motion to approve for the City Attorney to draft up a Charter Ordinance for replacing a vacant City Commissioner and bring back to the next meeting. K. Allen seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, and J. Jones voted aye. R. Nichols and L. Watts voted no. Motion carried 3-2.
APPROVED FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT UP A CHARTER ORDINANCE FOR REPLACING A VACANT CITY COMMISSIONER AND BRING BACK TO THE NEXT MEETING.
Reports and Comments:
Commissioner Reports and Comments:
P. Allen – Nothing to report.
L. Watts – Welcomed Jeremy Frazier to the City of Fort Scott. She is excited to see what all he will do for the City.
R. Nichols – Welcomed Jeremy also to the City. He thanked Jeff Hancock for his term as Interim City Manager.
He thanked City staff for their reports.
He encouraged citizens to take the Covid vaccine if they are old enough.
K. Allen – He stated that he would donate his Covid vaccine to Dr. Nichols.
He asked about the First Source building and if we were advertising the building for sale? For rent?
Jeff Hancock said that Rachel has information on that and will have it at the next meeting.
Kevin asked about the road at 2500 South Main going east and if was determined who owned the road.
Jeremy Frazier said it was not determined who owned it. The City never accepted the road.
Kevin would like to get this road repaired.
Kevin asked if Public Works was fully staffed yet.
Jeremy Frazier said that there are 5 in Streets and 4 in Water Distribution currently.
Kevin asked about the road at Ellis Park as the rain washes the gravel away.
Josh said that Chad would like to asphalt the road there.
J. Jones – Josh stated that he hopes we can get started on Cooper Street by March 1st. He thinks this will help the sales tax pass if people can see us working on a project.
Josh said he was approached by a plumber about the City’s gas pressure test requirements. The City requires 20 pounds and other places require 12 pounds.
Jeremy will have this checked into.
Josh said that he spoke with the City Attorney about his invoice. He said he would like to see the City go out for the attorney position and see if there is any local interest. We could still use Lauber Municipal Law firm.
He asked how long it has been since our Work Comp has been quoted.
Susan said it has been some time.
City Attorney Report and Comments: Nothing to report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
L. Watts moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing attorney-client privilege in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The subject matter will be held on Charter Ordinances and residency requirements. The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 9:18 p.m. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye. This included the City Commission, City Manager, Interim City Manager, Director of Finance, and Human Resource Director.
L. Watts moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 9:18 p.m. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing attorney-client privilege in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The subject matter will be held regarding pending litigation. The open meeting will resume in the Commission meeting room at City Hall at 9:40 p.m. L. Watts seconded. All voted aye. This included the City Commission and Interim City Manager.
L. Watts moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.
Adjournment:
J. Jones moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m. R. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 9:42 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane K. Clay, MMC
City Clerk
Job loss resulting from the pandemic has left many people without health insurance and for many has resulted in the need to find more affordable alternatives. For those seeking health insurance, a special enrollment period (SEP) will allow people to enroll in Marketplace health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. This SEP will begin Feb. 15, and will run through May 15.
At Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Certified Application Counselors (CAC’s) are available to assist people in enrolling in health insurance provided through the Affordable Care Act, said Benefits Enrollment Specialist Robert Murnan.
“We help educate consumers about insurance and the program specifics,” said Murnan. “We can also provide access to the internet to apply and enroll.”
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will have the newly updated SEP information on the Marketplace enrollment site HealthCare.gov by Feb. 15. To get assistance in navigating the enrollment site call the CHC/SEK at 620-231-9873 to schedule an appointment with a CAC to review what information is needed to apply and enroll.
President Joe Biden ordered the HHS to create the special enrollment period due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has resulted in more than 20 million people losing their jobs, as well as their health insurance.
The expansion of the SEP for the Marketplace will provide another opportunity to enroll in health insurance for those who might have missed the Open Enrollment Period which ran from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. It also provides another opportunity to laterally change insurance companies within the Marketplace if the provider network has since changed.
Before President Biden’s announcement, people who lost job-based health insurance or experienced another life event, such as getting married, may have qualified for a 60-day SEP based on their specific situation. If a SEP was granted, they would then be able choose a Marketplace plan outside of the normal sign-up period. This new pandemic related SEP will allow anyone to check the Marketplace and see if they are eligible to enroll.
About Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing affordable, high quality medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status at 18 locations throughout Crawford, Cherokee, Labette, Linn, Montgomery and Allen counties, and Ottawa Co. in Oklahoma. For more information, visit www.chcsek.org.
February 15, 2021
Board of Trustees Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, February 15, 2021. The meeting will be held via Zoom from Fort Scott Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom link
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on January
25, 2021.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Roger Copland, Assistant Football Coach, effective January 25, 2021
b) JoDee Smith, TRIO Database Manager, effective February 1, 2021
c) Bethanne Elliott, Admissions Representative, effective February 15, 2021
2) Separations
a) Cody Crim, Assistant Rodeo Coach, effective 1/26/2021
b) Kim Coates, Construction Trades Instructor, effective 2/15/2021
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on January 25, 2021, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 45
A. Correspondence for Review, 46
REPORTS, 47
A. Administrative Updates, 48
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 62
ADJOURNMENT, 63
Fort Scott Community College, Board of Trustees
February Board Report
Alysia Johnston; President
Many of our sports teams and activities have begun to participate in competitions this semester.
We continue to practice mitigation procedures which include wearing a mask, maintaining a 6 feet distance when possible, minimizing the number of people at events, and other measures to
help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at our events.
We no longer print programs of the events; however, athletic virtual programs will be available at the games via QR code scan. The QR
codes will be available on our website and at the games.
Fort Scott Community College Athletic Department Attendance Policy
Admission/Ticketing
Beginning February 6, 2021 Fort Scott Community College will allow spectators to attend athletic events up to 25% fan seating capacity. This decision shall be reviewed March 1, 2021, at
which time the capacity limit may be increased, decreased, or remain steady.
Below are the capacity requirements:
• Indoor Sports: 25% fan seating capacity maximum
• Basketball – Two fans per FSCC student-athlete will be allowed on pass list. FSCC students will be allowed to attend up to the 25% capacity of the arena.
Total fan attendance not to exceed 62 total fans. No visiting team fans will be allowed.
• Volleyball – Three fans per FSCC student-athletes will be allowed on pass list. FSCC students will be allowed to attend up to the 25% capacity of the arena.
Total fan attendance not to exceed 93 total fans. No visiting team fans will be allowed.
• FSCC student-athletes are required to submit names on pass list 48 hours ahead of game time. FSCC students must present student ID in order to attend the games.
• Outdoor Sports: 25% fan seating capacity maximum where seating is clearly designated.
For those venues or areas without clearly designated seating, fans must remain socially distanced.
• No visiting fans will be allowed at FSCC outdoor events
All fans must wear masks for both indoor and outdoor venues.
• There shall be no concessions allowed
No outside food or drinks allowed.
Every effort will be made to ensure a 6-ft area marked off separating the teams and participants from the spectators.
Data Book
The Kansas Board of Regents 2021 Community College Data Book was recently released. The Data Book includes information concerning the 19 KS community colleges and breaks-out each
college specifically. Sections 1-4 of the Data Book give cumulative information for all KS community colleges concerning finance, tuition & fees, students, and faculty & staff. The last section addresses individual institutional profiles. There is a lot of good information in the data book that allows us to take a granular look at some of our 55 numbers. https://www.kansasregents.org/resources/PDF/Data/2021_Community_College_Data_
Book.pdf
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force
Fort Scott Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Michael Cook has been chosen as a NJCAA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Region Ambassador.
According to the NJCAA, “Ambassadors will develop a working framework to form EDI Region Committees and led their respective regions in EDI initiatives. Region Ambassadors will fill an especially important role the Region EDI Committees will play on a regional and national level.
Intentional focus will be to educate, empower, and engage our student-athletes, coaches, and athletic directors.”
Cook is currently the Chairperson of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Fort Scott Community College. He has been Head Men’s Basketball Coach for 13 years and also teaches several classes.
Bridge the Gap
The DEI Task force partnered with the FSCC TRIO program and local law enforcement on a Bridging the Gap project that encourages interaction between our students, Fort Scott Police
Department, and Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department. Personnel from both the Fort Scott Police and Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department are attending weight training with students (at
5:00 a.m.) as one of the Bridge the Gap activities.
Baseball
Fort Scott Community College Head Baseball Coach John Hill III picked up his 400th career, beating Cloud Community College 2-1 in a three game series. Hill grabbed his 400th career victory Friday, Feb. 5 with 9-7 victory over Cloud. Hill is the career leader in wins at Fort Scott Community College. The Greyhounds beat Cloud 5-4 Thursday in the home, season and series opener. Greyhound baseball hosts a four-game series with Iowa Lakes Community College Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 in Fort Scott.
Basketball
After becoming the career leader in wins last season, surpassing Hall of Fame Coach Bob Eshelbrenner with 142 wins, Fort Scott Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Michael Cook entered the 2021 season with 148 wins. He picked up his 150th victory with a126-73 decision over Bethel JV on Jan. 30, 2021.
Cook’s victory total now sits at 151 as the Greyhounds defeated Craig Tyson Prep 103-67 Saturday, Feb. 6. Fort Scott basketball is 3-2 on the season and faces St. Louis Community
College Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. The Greyhounds host Baker University JV Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.
Track
Washburn University Meet: Kailah Gilmore started the meet by winning the long jump & punching her ticket to nationals with a jump of 18’1”. This jump was a school record and NJCAA leading mark. Gilmore also finished 5th in the 60m final.
Trinity Sinegal places 2nd in the 60m & 3rd in the 200m. Punches her ticket to nationals in the 60m with a time of 7.72. She set two new school records in the 60m & 200m. Sinegal is now sitting 4th in the NJCAA for the 60m. Sinegal also finished 6th in the long jump.
Russell Mitchell breaks his own school record in the 60m Hurdles with time of a 8.20. Placing him 5th in the NJCAA.
Damazvia Dames wins the TJ with a jump of 36’5″. Dames set a new school record & punches her ticket to nationals! Placing her 4th in the NJCAA in the triple jump. Dames also finished 8th in the long jump.
The women’s 4x400m relay finished 4th while setting a new school record of 4:11.78. This relay included Rachel Booker, Jayda Jones, Kentayshija Pruitt, and Jada Sneed. Jordan Collins was the meet champion in the 200m with a time of 22.23.
Angelica Bernal set a new school record in the 800m with a time of 2:36.22
Meats Judging
Our meats team has been doing an outstanding job and was high team overall at their last two National Contests.
Lone Star Classic Results
Team:
High Team Overall
1st Beef Judging
1st Overall Beef
1st Pork Judging
1st Questions
2nd in Beef Grading
Sierra Graham:
High Individual Overall
High Individual Overall Beef (Judging and Grading)
2nd in Questions
3rd in Pork Judging
Cord Dodson:
Second High Individual Overall
Second High Individual Overall Beef (Judging and Grading)
2nd in Beef Judging
4th in Pork Judging
5th in Total Placings
Ethan Westerman:
2nd in Pork Judging
3rd in Questions
5th in Beef Grading
7th High Individual Overall
Lila Wood:
5th in Beef Judging
5th in Pork Judging
5th in Questions
8th High Individual Overall
Nick Hathaway:
2nd High Alternate
Reagan Kennon:
3rd High Alternate
Josie Parsons:
6th High Alternate
Livestock Judging Team
The team had a great trip north to South Dakota!
Sioux Empire Livestock Show Results
3rd high team overall
1st high team in sheep/goats
4th high team in cattle
6th high team in reasons
Individual Results
Logan Parker- 2nd high individual in sheep/goats
Chase DeVries- 6th high individual in sheep/goats
Esports wraps up season
Posted: Jan 05, 2021
Greyhounds in Playoffs
Madden 21 – William ‘Squilly’ Lewis – 5/3 record – #8 Overall
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Janus ‘Peregrine’ Belcuore – 6/2 record – #28 Overall
Regular Season Results
Overwatch Team – 3/5 record – #19 Overall
Valorant Team – 4/4 record – #15 Overall
Madden 21 – Garrett Peterson – 1/3/3 record – #32 Overall
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ryan ‘Spycrab’ Hillman – 5/3 record – #35 Overall
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Dylan ‘GoodBoyDylan’ Graham – 5/3 record – #61 Overall
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mark ‘Murikhi’ Adams – 2/6 record – #150 Overall
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mackenzie ‘Lunar_Star45’ Peoples – 2/6 record – #151 Overall
Fort Scott Community College Ranks Among The Top Colleges In Kansas
Fort Scott Community College has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges in Kansas by Intelligent.com. Fort Scott Community College was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each university is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
The 2021 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com
analyzed 192 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 48 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score
to easily compare each university.
To access the complete ranking, please visit:
https://www.intelligent.com/best-colleges-in-kansas/
Black History Month
Black History Month Tribute Panel Exhibit
The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College, is hosting “Tribute Panel Exhibit” to celebrate Black History Month. This consists of over 80 different posters, photos, and
information of the some of the great and important Black innovators and Leaders throughout history. The exhibit also features some inspiring and moving quotes on display each day by
different people.
The “Quote of the Day” provides a great opportunity to promote educational activities throughout the month to keep black history and diversity at the forefront along with encouraging
opportunities to learn more.
For more information about “Black History Month Tribute Panel Exhibit” contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700 ext 5850 or visit http:www.gordonparkscenter.org/
Mayhew The Forgotten Cemetery Virtual Lunch and Learn Event
Fort Scott-The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College, hosted “Mayhew The Forgotten Cemetery” a presentation and discussion by Shirley Hurd and Ann Rawlins.
The presentation Explored almost 70 years of a predominantly African-American abandoned cemetery’s history in Fort Scott, KS brought back to life with displays of artifacts, research
notes, family history, maps, and aerial drone photos. The abandoned Mayhew Cemetery was active from about 1868 -1937. The Mayhew is located in Fort Scott, KS. There are no tombstones to mark the graves of at least 176 early Fort Scott and Bourbon County citizens
buried there.
A Mayhew Cemetery project fund has been established by both Shirley and Ann, in memory of the Mayhew Cemetery. The donations will be used to build a memorial stone with all the names
engraved and will be located for the public to view. Donations can be accepted by Landmark National Bank, 2300 S. Main St. Fort Scott, KS, 66071 or online via the Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce website. For more information about the donation: Contact Ann Rawlins at the OFGS with any questions 620-223-3300 or [email protected].
Shirley Hurd and Ann Rawlins are both members, librarians, and researchers for the Old Fort Genealogy Society in Fort Scott, KS
Activities Update
• TRiO Event at Fort Cinema 2/18
• TRiO Self-Care Workshop 2/24
• Emporia State Campus Visit 2/24
• 8-Week Courses Start 3/1
• MSSU Campus Visit 3/9
• Spring Rodeo 3/12-3/14
• Aggie Days 3/26
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
January 25, 2021
1PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins (via Zoom for closing of meeting), Dave Elliott (via Zoom), Kirk Hart (via Zoom), Bill Meyer (via Zoom), and Robert Nelson (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk (via Zoom), and staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
AUDIT REPORT: Terry Sercer presented the results of the FSCC annual audit, which includes financials from the FSCC Foundation. He offered an unmodified or clean opinion of the financials, stating that financials were in compliance with all state or federal statutes. He added that FSCC is a great benefit to the city to have FSCC, citing the $7 million in federals funds that flow through FSCC.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2021 Men’s and Women’s basketball game management expenses for a projected total cost of $3,175.
B. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2021 volleyball officials for a projected total cost of $1,850.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed letters of correspondence.
REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Gordon Parks Museum, Student Services, Student Affairs and Athletics, Instruction, Finance and Operations,
Development, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:18 p.m. by Fewins, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote.
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: February 17, 2021
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jim Harris Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN COMMISSION ROOM. ANYONE ATTENDING THE MEETING WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK. MUST MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.
2/17/21 MEETING BEGINS AT 3:00 PM
Call to Order
Justifications for Executive Session:
KSA 75-4319(b)(1) To discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy
KSA 75-4319(b)(2) For consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
KSA 75-4319(b)(3) To discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
KSA 75-4319(b)(4) To discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships
KSA 75-4319(b)(6) For the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property
KSA 75-4319(b)(12) To discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.
