Monthly Archives: June 2021
Democrats Serve Breakfast on the Bricks June 26
Bourbon County Democrats are hosting Breakfast on the Bricks Sat., June 26th from 8 – 10 a.m. on Skubitz Plaza. They will serve biscuits and gravy, nut breads, fruit kabobs, and juice–all for $3.50. Fresh iced water will be provided!
Submited by Carol MacArthur
Chair, Bourbon Co. Democrats
620 -215-1505
“Kansans deserve better”
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports June 16-19
Obituary of Katherine Proctor-Farr
Katherine Elaine Proctor-Farr, age 66, resident of Nevada, MO, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO. She was born June 6, 1955, in Wichita, KS, the daughter of David and Lillie Smith Moyer. She married Donnie Proctor on May 1, 1981. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1997. She later married Bill Farr. He preceded her in death in 2017. Kathy enjoyed reading books and watching HGTV. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
Survivors include a daughter, Kim Starr and husband John, Billings, MT; a son, Ray Proctor and wife Angie, Nevada, MO; 2 brothers, John Moyer and wife Barb, and Mike Moyer and wife Pat, all of Wichita, KS; 4 sisters-in-law, Sherry Moyer, Wichita, KS, Diana Clark, Ft. Scott, KS, Cindy Proctor, Ft. Scott, KS, and Mary Jane Young, Garland, KS; 4 grandchildren, Andra, Nick, Chandler, and Thor; an aunt, Betty Moyer, Haysville, KS; mother-in-law, Margaret Bolden, Ft. Scott; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; and special friends, Irvin and Dorinda Durossette.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Moyer; a sister, Linda Moyer; and father-in-law, Don Bolden.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 23rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Lath Branch Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Tuesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Kathy Proctor-Farr Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Remembering the Dad You Had by Carolyn Tucker
I’ve been remembering the dad I had since 2012. I was 54 years old when I couldn’t celebrate Father’s Day in person with my hero. He was quite the colorful individual; he was like a loud party going somewhere to happen. I still miss him. This Father’s Day will be the first for my daughter Mariam and son Aaron to not celebrate their dad in person. I’ve asked permission to use excerpts from the personal tributes they wrote for Jimmy’s memorial service. It’s a heartfelt reminder to all fathers about how important they are to their children. “A child’s glory is his father” (Proverbs 17:6 TLB).
From Mariam: “My dad was wonderful…plain and simple. He lived an exemplary life of patience, dedication, and faith. He loved the Word of God — reading it, talking about it, and sharing it with others. His first priority was always showing me the ways of the Lord and I am so grateful. Anyone who knew my dad well knew that he was quiet and kind. He rarely raised his voice and he never had an ill word to say about anybody. He was very intentional. He knew what he wanted to do, his reasons for it, and he stuck to it. I so admire his resolve and unwavering faithfulness to his convictions and calling over the years.”
“My dad would drop everything to help me (or anyone). I was always so proud that if it was broken he could fix it, and if it needed put together it would be solid when he was done with it. Dad took me fishing, rode horses with me, built me the coolest tree house in town, taught me to shoot a layup and a shotgun. He spent real meaningful time with me. I have always known I was loved by my dad and that he was proud of me. Always. Thank you, dad, for being a present father in a world where you don’t have to be one, and for being a man of excellence in a world of mediocrity.”
From Aaron: “My dad was my hero. He taught me how to do everything I love. He taught me how to hunt, fish, ride a motorcycle, cut wood, grow things in the garden and so many other things. He taught me how to use his tools as a child, even though I left them out in the yard every time. Dad worked hard and did his very best at everything he did. I never once questioned that my dad was there for me. When I needed help on anything, I knew I could ask my dad and he would stop whatever he was doing to patiently walk me through what I needed.”
“My dad was a wonderful earthly father, and I couldn’t have had a better role model for our heavenly Father. Dad’s number one priority was drawing closer to God and living out His will. I never wondered if my dad loved me, and I know that he was proud of me because he made sure that I knew it. Dad wanted me to succeed, to do my best, and to know that I can trust God to help me with anything that I need, just like he did. I am forever honored to be my father’s son.”
Remember, the love you share/shared with your father will never die. Love is binding and eternal, so not even death can separate the love between fathers and their children.
The Key: If you still have your dad, be glad. If you don’t, be thankful for the dad you had.
Inflation by Gregg Motley
Inflation
Congress has printed and spent trillions of dollars in the last year. Two “stimulus” checks have gone out to most Americans. Congress is still paying a $300 unemployment bonus, contributing to worker shortages and supply shortages. The Federal Reserve still has rates at zero. Banks are awash in cash with few investment options. Congress is trying to spend another $1 to $4 trillion.
All these factors should lead to inflation; and they have. The Consumer Price Index surged 5.2% year over year in May, the largest increase since 2008. Over the last 12 months, core inflation is up 3.8%, and other industries are much higher: used cars – 29.7%, airline fares – 24.1%, jewelry – 14.7%, shoes – 7.1%. We all know that the price of lumber has skyrocketed, along with most other commodities.
The housing market has taken off nationwide, including Bourbon County. Year-to-date in our region, sales are up 37%, average sales price is up 18%, days on the market has dropped 53%, and pending sales are up 49%. How long this will last is anyone’s guess, but it is obvious that forces beyond the market are at work. With the increase in lumber prices adding about $36,000 to the cost of an average new home, pre-owned homes are becoming more attractive and the market reflects that reality.
Rates are an historic anomaly, as evidenced by the fact that municipalities can borrow at rates lower than the rate of inflation. It does not make sense for cities and counties to save money for projects, when they can lower costs by borrowing at low rates and beating long-term inflation. Case in point, the average rate of inflation for construction costs has been 2.42% over the last ten years (are there any doubts that number is MUCH higher in the last year?); a city can borrow money for around 1%. Thousands of municipalities have taken advantage of this historically rare arbitrage at record levels.
What should a business do? Lock in long-term borrowing rates. Marginally increase normal levels of inventory. Save capital. Have a plan to deal with inflation in inventory, labor and other expenses. Get out of all short-term, variable rate debt. Much of this applies to individuals as well. One positive factor is that our nation’s personal savings rate has doubled the pre-pandemic level to 14.9%, which is nice to see given that people tend to spend money they did not earn more freely.
Inflation is a tax we all pay, regardless of our income level or position in life. A modest, predictable level of inflation is healthy; what appears to be coming is not. Now is the time for all entities, all people to focus on good financial health. Bourbon County can be an oasis of stability in an inflation desert.
Conclusion: Don’t get caught up in the nationwide buying/borrowing frenzy, unless it is absolutely necessary, such as for municipal infrastructure needs. Pay down debt. Save. Let’s position Bourbon County as a financial leader in the months and years to come.
Obituary of Bernard Nilges
Bernard John Nilges, age 98, a resident of Iola, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home.
He was born August 24, 1922, in Scipio, Kansas, the son of Samuel P. Nilges and Mary Catherine Peine Nilges.
He served with the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. While with the Army, he participated in the Battle of the Bulge and later helped with relief efforts at the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany. He was proud of his time spent in the military where he faithfully served his country.
Hospice had given him a plaque in honor of his military service just prior to his death. Following his military service, he returned to Anderson County, Kansas, where he married Norma Jean Blubaugh on July 16, 1948.
He owned and operated his own farm and dairy for forty years. He was a farmer and proud to be one. He loved to see things grow and to know that he had a part in that. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed nature.
Following retirement from farming in the mid 1980’s, Bernie and Norma Jean moved to Iola, Kansas.
He worked for twelve years as a bus driver. He was also a very good carpenter. He loved working with his hands and was good at whatever he was doing.
Bernie was a soft-spoken man. He never asked for much and yet he gave so much to anyone and everyone.
He will be dearly missed not only by his family but by anyone who ever knew him.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dawn Henshall, Melissa Preston, Tammy Snyder, Melissa Andres, Rodney Andres and Debra Wools who have served as caregivers for both Bernie and Norma over the years.
Survivors include his wife, of seventy-two years, Norma Jean, of the home; and two daughters, Cristine Bacon (Chuck), of Moran, Kansas and Connie Hiner (Sam), of Burlington, Kansas. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Bryan Bacon (Brenda), Jessica Bacon, Tina Withers (Chris), Erica Combs (Donnie) and Renee Fischer (Chancy) and ten great-grandchildren, Abigail, Caleb, Austin, Hannah, Collin, Cassidy, Evan, Ava, Addison and Jocelyn and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Joe, Fred, Herman and Mark and three sisters, Cecilia, Agnes and Rose.
Bourbon County Commission Minutes of June 8
June 8, 2021 Tuesday 9:00 am
The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all three Commissioners, the County Counselor and the County Clerk present.
Also present were the following: (some were present for a portion of the meeting and some were present for the entire meeting), Susan Bancroft, Mr. & Mrs. Clint Walker, Mark McCoy, Angel Wilson, Anne Dare, Donnie Coffman, Ryan Coon, Robert Coon and John Coon.
Justin Meeks asked the Commissioners to amend the agenda for a 20 minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel to discuss a new hire. Clifton made a motion to amend the agenda to have a 20 minute executive session, Jim seconded and all approved. Clifton made a motion to have a 20 minute executive session to discuss KSA 75-4319(b) (1) to discuss personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel to protect their privacy (job performance), the Commissioners will meet in another location and reconvene in the Commission room at 9:23 am, Jim seconded and all approved. At 9:23, Clifton made a motion to resume the meeting and said no action, Jim seconded and all approved.
Clifton made a motion to approve last week’s minutes, Jim seconded and all approved.
Eric Bailey presented a culvert application for 2485 Locust Road; Lynne made a motion to approve the culvert permit, Jim seconded and all approved.
Eric said he had a few individuals approach him requesting dust control, he said they filled out the permit that is posted on the County website (which states there is a fee), but said they said they hadn’t been charged for the dust control previously. The fee is $1.50/linear foot. Jim Harris said they would have been charged, but said they didn’t charge for dust control on roads approaching or near quarries. The Commissioners said people wanting dust control needed to fill out the permit and that Eric should proceed with charging for the dust control.
Eric said they needed to build the road salt inventory; the Commissioners were ok with this.
Eric said the new miner training had been completed (MSHAW training).
Eric said the pilot light had gone out on the oil burner for the asphalt; he said they have called an electrician to fix this and will then do work in Hiattville and then on 250th.
Eric said they would be going to Arkansas on Wednesday to pick up the truck they had recently purchased.
Windfarm update: Eric said Jayhawk Wind is still working on private access roads. He said he had received a text message recently regarding rock spilled on Highway 3, he said the truck driver had turned and lost about 3 five-gallon buckets of rock; he said within 10 minutes Jayhawk Wind had swept the rock from the road. Eric said that Jayhawk Wind didn’t know if they would have excess dirt until towards the end of the project.
Lynne said he would report to Eric of an individual that wants gravel and tree trimming done on a dead-end road.
Justin Meeks asked that a road closure from KDOT for Highway 7 & 180th street be placed on next Tuesday’s agenda.
Lynne made a motion to approve the 2021 firework permits in Fort Scott for the following locations: Jake’s Fireworks @ Wall and Goodlander, Jake’s Fireworks at 2221 S. Main St., Jubilee Fireworks, LLC @ 2420 S. Main and Hale Fireworks, LLC @ 2409 S. Main, Clifton seconded and all approved and Lynne signed the permits.
Emergency Manager William Wallis met with the Commissioners to present his 2022 budget requests; for the Emergency Management Performance grant he received $17,814 in 2021 and budgeted to receive $18,000 in 2022. For Emergency Preparedness he requested $59,739 in 2022, compared to the $57,739 he received in 2021; he said the requested increase is due to training exercises, traveling and supplies.
Michael Braim met with the Commissioners regarding Bourbon County Attorney, Jacqie Spradling; he said that Jacqie is liability to our County and said when prosecutors create misconduct and lets criminals walk free it is a liability for our safety and our town. He said there is no insurance policy to cover when these lawsuits happen, but said it comes out of taxpayer’s dollars. He said he had consulted lawyers; one of which directed him to the Beatrice 5, in Beatrice, Nebraska. He said there was prosecutor misconduct which caused 5 people to get off and they sued which cost Beatrice $23 million. He said that every case that comes through here now while she is prosecuting is suspect. He said she is an elected official and there isn’t a lot the Commissioners can do. He asked the Commissioners to have a vote of no confidence. He said they can ask for a resignation. He questioned why we are paying her a lot of money to possibly screw this up, he said they could possibly reduce her pay to encourage this to move along. He said there is a lot of public out-cry for this woman to be gone. He said she was first appointed to this position and then ran unopposed the next time. He asked why she is hiring special prosecutors. He said she resigned in Allen County. He questioned her picking James Braun, (Justin said they couldn’t discuss non-elected personnel. Mr. Braim said we can’t afford this and hoped the Commissioners did the right thing. Justin said he was instructed yesterday to follow up on this; he said there are 54 jury trials pending in Bourbon County, he said there should be some comfort that they haven’t happened yet. Justin suggested that the Commissioners pend any action for a week. The Commissioners asked that this be scheduled again on the June 15th agenda. Justin warned the Commissioners to not string meeting (talking to more than one Commissioner in private about the same issue). Justin said that if Jacqie were to no longer be the County Attorney the Republican party would select her replacement to fill the unexpired term. Justin said an elected official can run their department as they see fit. Anne Dare questioned her position being salaried and only being in Bourbon County a few times a month; Justin said the Bourbon County Attorney makes $51,000 yearly and the average salary for an attorney is $65-$70/hour, he said the Bourbon County Attorney is paid well under the average. Anne Dare said when you look at the court docket the Assistant County Attorney is listed more often than the County Attorney for coming to court. Justin said there is a high probability that we will have a new County Attorney in the future. Mr. Walker said that Kansas Statute doesn’t require the County Attorney to be resident of the County they are elected in. Mr. Braim questioned the cost to have a recall election, but others felt it would be better to just ride this out. Justin said that Jacqie still has a license to practice law in Kansas. Robert Coon said the panel has given the opinion of misconduct. Clifton said the Commissioners hands are tied. The Commissioners were reluctant to do anything and said by doing anything this could add more liability.
Lynne made a motion to sign the sewer bond documents, (tax certificate & Exhibit B -receipt for purchase price), Jim Seconded and all approved. Jim made a motion to allow Lynne to sign the documents, Clifton seconded and all approved and Lynne signed the documents.
County Counselor Comment: Justin said they have stopped filing any new tax sale cases, he said there would be 100 cases for the first tax sale. Justin said social media can be a problem when it comes to getting the truth of a matter, he said that opinions are great, but suggested maybe having someone as a fact checker on Facebook to say what has happened; the Commissioners asked that this be placed on the agenda next week for discussion.
Jim Harris asked Justin if they were making progress with the tower, Justin said they were going to use trucks to get the dishes off the tower to use the tower for internet.
Justin said he was meeting with Mr. Farmer this week regarding KDOT road issues south of town, he said they would also be talking about the sewer district.
Justin said he is dealing with the Secretary of State’s office regarding petition signatures required on a petition.
Justin said he has a cemetery issue he is working on and is dealing with old law, he said there are questions on how the boards are set up and how the budgets are done. He said Susan Bancroft had volunteered to help with this cemetery issue.
Clifton made a motion to allow Jim to help Eric with soybean issues at the Landfill, Lynne seconded and all approved.
Justin said since they had an executive session, he will be talking with the chairman to make sure he has everything he needs.
Public Comment: Denise Duncan met with the Commissioners. She presented a farm winery permit for the Kansas Department of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control for Vinedo del Alamo at 2304 Poplar Road. She asked that the Commissioners approve Kendell Mason to sign the permit. They have had a permit, but have expanded the winery plan to the next barn. She said they first planted the vines in 2011 and opened in 2015. She discussed the traffic in the area and said that Poplar Road is the only feeder road that isn’t a paved road, and said she thought it would be a good road to pave. Lynne made a motion to allow Kendell to sign the permit, Clifton seconded and all approved.
Susan Bancroft met with the Commissioners: she said Clifton had asked for a wage schedule, so she provided this.
Lynne said that Eric Bailey was losing some key employees and said they had discussions over having progressive wages, Lynne said Eric was willing to give up a position to do this. Justin gave the Commissioners salary comparisons from other Counties (from 2017) and gave them data on the declining population. He said the valuation is going up.
Justin complimented KDOT on their road project (Highway 69).
There was a brief discussion regarding the County budget timeline and the new RNR enacted.
Commissioner Comment: Regarding the budget and mill levy- Clifton said they had talked about having townhall meetings to find out what people want and what they want to fund and said they need to start this process. Susan volunteered to be a facilitator for these meetings and will get the meetings set up.
At 10:44, Clifton made a motion to adjourn, Jim seconded and all approved.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
(ss) Lynne Oharah, Chairman
(ss) Jim Harris, Commissioner
(ss) Clifton Beth, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk
June 15, 2021, Approved Date
Bourbon County Commission Minutes of June 1
June 1, 2021 Tuesday 9:00 am
The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all three Commissioners, the County Counselor and the County Clerk present.
Also present were the following, (some were present for a portion of the meeting and some were present for the entire meeting), Susan Bancroft, Bill Martin, Ben Cole, Mr. & Mrs. Clint Walker and Mark McCoy.
Clifton made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 25th & May 27th Commission meeting, Jim seconded and all approved and signed the minutes.
Road & Bridge supervisor Eric Bailey met with the Commissioners, he reported they did some ditching and opened the tubes at 195th & Hackberry.
Eric reminded the Commissioners of the MSHAW training from Wednesday – Friday this week.
Eric said they pulled the shoulders near 250th & Arrowhead.
Eric said the F750 truck they are purchasing is ready and they will be picking it up next week.
Eric said the a/c is out of the Mack truck, but is still under warranty. The Freightliner is at Inland for repairs for the bushings. Eric said all the tractors are operating and mowing the sides of the roads.
Eric said he and Susan Bancroft had met with Don George and the paperwork had been sent off regarding the CFAP grant for possible dam repairs at Elm Creek Lake. Lynne said they can use the Federal money for the matching portion of the grant to fix the dam.
Jayhawk Wind update: Eric said they are battling moisture due the recent rains. They ditched an area at 60th & Birch where water had been standing. Weather permitting, Jayhawk Wind will be trenching this week on private property. Jim Harris said it might be possible for Jayhawk Wind to put excess dirt north of the Laroche Ballpark.
Rebecca Johnson with SEK Multi County Health Department met with the Commissioners to present the 2022 budget; she requested $90,750 (the same amount as was granted for the 2021 budget). Along with their normal duties, they have been dealing with COVID-19 issues, such as case investigations, contact tracing, COVID phone calls, quarantine letters, provided COVID public guidance, provided COVID recovery, mask education & distribution, distributed hand sanitizer, assisted with long term care and school reopening, provided COVID vaccines, as well as much more.
Bourbon County Clerk & Election Officer, Kendell Mason met with the Commissioners to present her 2022 budget requests; $111,917 was requested for the Clerk’s office and $86,900 for the Election office, both are the same as was granted for the 2021 budget.
Lynne made a motion to amend the agenda to hold an executive session for non-elected personnel, Clifton seconded and all approved.
Lynne made a motion to have a 7-minute executive session for KSA 75-4319(b) (1) to discuss personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel to protect their privacy regarding three specific employees, their titles and their job functions, the Commissioners will hold the session in the Commission room and will return to open session in the Commission room at 9:24, Clifton seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Justin Meeks and Susan Bancroft). At 9:26, Lynne made a motion to come out of executive session, Jim seconded and all approved.
Elected official Comments: Bill Martin and Ben Cole met with the Commissioners, Bill said last week the US Marshalls, KBI, Homeland Security, the Sheriff’s department, Police department and the Correctional Center did a sweep of registered sexual offenders. The US Marshall will be paying for the overtime for the Sheriff and Police department, they will offset expenses for supplies and the Sheriffs office was able to buy a computer, scanner, printer and camera and the US Marshall will reimburse the County for these items. Bill said this was a successful event. The met with 58 sex offenders to make sure they were in compliance. Ben said they needed approval from the Commissioners to pay the overtime rate which will be reimbursed, Lynne said that payroll needed the information from the Sheriffs office for the hours.
Justin Meeks discussed the tax sale; he said anything received back by the end of this week will be part of the 1st tax sale which might be in August and there will be a second sale in December. Justin said he had a couple of meetings regarding Windfarm issues and will bring those issues to the Commissioners at a later date. Justin briefly discussed the KDOT road (near the Laroche Ballpark), Justin said he assumed that if the County takes over this road, then the County would take care of this road (maintenance) in the future. Justin said he and Susan Bancroft would be working on EMS issues.
Susan Bancroft had nothing to report to the Commissioners.
Public Comment: Mark McCoy (regarding the Highway 69 Corridor Plan) said he believed eventually there would be four lanes from KC to I44. Mark said he had read Facebook comments regarding the BEDCO funds and the grant process for these funds; he said when Rob Herrington met with the Commissioners, he said those funds would be used throughout the County. The applications for requested funds will be turned into Rob and said the Commissioners discussed doing a 50/50 grant. He said there was a comment about the Marmaton Massacre event at Gunn Park being moved to a later date, Mark said this was moved to September due to the heat. Mark said what is on the radio and in the newspaper may not be 100% accurate and said Facebook and Twitter is opinion. Mark suggested anyone with questions or concerns or wanting clarification on what the funds could be used for regarding the BEDCO grant listen to the Commission meeting when Rob Herrington met with the Commissioners. Mark said he felt that sharing services with all the cities and BEDCO is the right thing to do. Mark discussed the new activities/businesses in or coming to this area, such as roller skating, ax throwing and the new barbershop. Lynne said Uniontown had two new businesses and said the Bronson Meat Locker was talking about expanding.
Clint Walker asked if the PILOT money from the Windfarm had been received and asked how much the County is scheduled to receive; Lynne said the County has received $405,000 for this year and will receive $365,000 for the next 9 years.
At 9:45, Clifton made a motion to adjourn, Jim seconded and all approved.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
(ss) Lynne Oharah, Chairman
(ss) Jim Harris, Commissioner
(ss) Clifton Beth, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk
June 8, 2021, Approved Date
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for June 22
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: June 22, 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 THE COMMISSION ROOM.
Call to Order
- Flag Salute
- Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
- Eric Bailey – Road and Bridge Report
- Bourbon County Soil Conservation District 2022 Budget Review
- Wallstreet Group Insurance – Cassie Laemmli, Health Insurance Presentation
- Assured Partners – Health Insurance Presentation
- Commission to Review Fireworks Permits
- Kendell Mason – Annual Statements
- Michael Clancy – Reodry USA – Inspection of Courthouse Foundation for Free
- Will Wallis – Termination of County Declaration
- Bill Martin – Sheriff’s 2022 Budget Review
- Elected Officials Comment
- County Counselor Comment
- Susan Bancroft, Finance Director Comment
- Donation to Kansas Road Trip
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- Public Comment
- Commission Comment
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.
Child Tax Credit: American Rescue Plan
Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Families to Register for Monthly Child Tax Credit with New Online Tool
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansas families who normally aren’t required to file an income tax return to use a new online tool to quickly register for the expanded Child Tax Credit under the American Rescue Plan.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced this week that the new Non-filer Sign-up Tool for people who did not file an income tax return for 2019 or 2020 and did not use the IRS Non-filers tool last year to register for Economic Impact Payments is now available through IRS.gov.
“Businesses are open, unemployment is back to pre-pandemic lows, and Kansas’ economy gets stronger every day – but we know that many families still need support,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I encourage all Kansans who qualify to use this new online tool to quickly and easily register for Child Tax Credit payments – and to spread the word about the new tool in their communities.”
This tool, an update of last year’s IRS Non-filers tool, is also designed to help eligible individuals who don’t normally file income tax returns register for the $1,400 third round of Economic Impact Payments (also known as stimulus checks) and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit for any amount of the first two rounds of Economic Impact Payments they may have missed.
Learn more about the Non-filer Sign-up Tool here.
Southeast Kansas Library Newsletter June 2021
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