Winfield Scott Assistant Principal: Krystle Mayginnes

Krystle Mayginnes and her family. Submitted photo.

This is part of a series profiling new educators in Bourbon County schools.

Krystle Mayginnes, 35, is the new Winfield Scott Elementary School Assistant Principal.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in English Secondary Education from Kansas Wesleyan University, a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Emporia State University,  and currently is  in her second year as a Educational Leadership Doctoral student at Baker University.
Mayginnes has taught 11 years of  secondary language arts.
She and her husband, James have an 11-year-old daughter, Klaire and a 2-year-old son, Jimmy.  Salina is where she grew up.
Mayginnes has a variety of interests when not in school.
“I love to volunteer at the library and animal shelter,” she said.  “As a family, we enjoy being outdoors including fishing, camping.  My husband and I love to attend Bluegrass Festivals whenever we are able.  Personally, I love to read and enjoy talking about and collecting books.”
Why did you become an educator?
“I have always had a love of school.  My mom always talks about how when I was little I used to play school with my siblings, and I was always the teacher.  I went into leadership because I think that teaching is the most noble profession, and I want to be a part of helping teachers become the best that they can be while also helping students.”
Did someone inspire you?
“I have always been inspired by the teachers/professors that I have learned from throughout my educational experience including my teacher colleagues who have helped me become a better teacher and a better leader.”
What is the best thing about being an educator?
“The best thing about being an educator is that I get to hang out with kids all day.  Our youth are such a precious commodity, and I get to be a part of helping them discover who they are, and who they want to become.”
What is a challenge?
“I think the most challenging thing about being an educator is that there are lots of things that we cannot control in the world.  We have students who are coming from all different backgrounds and experiences, and we have to teach them all.”

Friday Night Free Concert: Stephan Moses

Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

Stephan Moses, from Nevada, MO, will be the guest performer at this week’s Friday Night Concert. Moses is a songwriter vocalist and musician who plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He will perform a variety of musical selections. Moses owns and enjoys playing a number of Gretsch guitars and is a collector of guitars and songs. He performs an eclectic setlist, but he really enjoys playing the blues and gospel.

 

“Moses has played in a worship band and also several bands including Cloudpoint, The Barons of Blues, and the Blind Pigs. He has performed for United Way functions and the Philanthropics Society in Story County, Iowa,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We are pleased to welcome Moses back and invite you to bring a friend and join us for an evening of great music.“

 

The one-hour concert begins at 7 p.m. in the Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week.

Letter to the Editor: Pete Allen

Some thoughts on city progress from the minutes of commission meeting on July 5th.

  1. “City Manager Comments: City Manager gave the Commission an update on his discussion with K.D.H.E. and issues that the City needs to correct. The first item is A.D.M. and the wastewater the city receives from them. A.D.M. has reduced their frequency of loads by 30%”.
  2. The City is improving its lagoon system with better aeration and testing of A.D.M. waste to determine the best treatment measures.
  3. Also, the Davis Lift Station bypass into Buck Run Creek is to be eliminated or reduced at the very least.
  4. A.D.M. is working on a lagoon to be a healthy aerobic system. A.D.M. is working with the Missouri Department of Health on a long-term management on a healthy lagoon system, up to and including the possibility of a redundant lagoon.

These are issues of non-compliance (or possible non-compliance) within our sanitary sewer system.  For several years we have been dumping loads of untested waste from the ADM plant directly into our treatment facility.  Hopefully this practice will end with the proposed lagoon system by ADM.  Elimination of the bypass (overflow) at the Davis pump station is a monumental task, one that will not be achieved until the I & I (inflow and infiltration) of our aged collection system is addressed.  That is a project that may never be completed, and we will continue dumping raw, untreated sewage into Buck Run.  The pumps at Davis simply will not handle the quantity of flow during a rain event.  But glad to see positive action being taken. We are years behind on replacement/repair of our sewer distribution system.

  1. “City Manager said that he has been in contact with Frank Young of AG Engineering regarding the dam at Lake Fort Scott. City Manager updated the Commission that there are currently bids out for the buildup for the top of the Lake Fort Scott dam per permit requirements”.

The issue I have here is a question and a comment.  Per the governing body direction, we hired the firm of Earls Engineering and Inspection to handle engineering for Fort Scott.

Question…. Why were they not utilized for the proposed work at the dam?

Comment…Per state requirements, any work on our dam is to be permitted by the state with engineering drawings and specifications completed by a licensed, professional engineer.  The project put out for bids include no specifications and there is only a sketch to show the scope of the work.  That sketch carries no PE stamp and was not made available to all the bidders until minutes prior to the bid opening.  There were 2 bidders, and a 3rd bidder declined to bid the project due to lack of specifications and scope of work.

  1. The last item is the lake valve restoration as an auxiliary source of water for the City of Fort Scott. Under “new business” “Consideration of engineering firm for Lake Fort Scott valve – Michael Mix, Water Utilities Director, informed the Commission that RFP’s were taken for the lake valve at Fort Scott Lake engineering. Michael said that there were two RFP’s received: Midwest Engineering Group, LLC and Allgeier, Martin & Associates, Inc. He said that he is familiar with both firms, and they would both do a great job. His recommendation is for Midwest Engineering Group, L.L.C.
  2. Van Hoecke moved to approve the engineering firm of Midwest Engineering Group, L.L.C. for the Lake Fort Scott valve. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

My question is again, “Why are we not utilizing Earls for this work”?

Final Comment:  I am proud our work over the past 2 ½ years has contributed to the awareness of problems with our infrastructure and steps are now being taken to make much needed improvements. The simple issue of using designated funds for the utility generating those funds are now making these improvements possible.  The public’s vote on the administrations misguided attempt to change the ordinance to allow the funds to be transferred to the general fund was a lifesaver for the City of Fort Scott.  This was proposed CO 32 that was defeated by a 3 to 1 margin.  I personally thank the voters.

 

FSCC July 18 Consent Agenda and Minutes of June 20 Trustees Meeting

CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

1) Attached are the minutes of the Board Training and Regular Board Meeting
conducted on June 20, 2022.

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) Jordan Howard, Director of Nursing – rescinded previously approved
resignation

b) Shelbie Trotnic, National PASS Coordinator, effective July 1, 2022

c) Conner Vernon, Agriculture Instructor/Livestock Judging Coach, effective
July 12, 2022

d) Celina Moses, Financial Aid Officer, effective July 27, 2022

e) Alexander Chesney, Music Instructor, effective August10, 2022

2) Separations

a) Sara Holder, Nursing Instructor, effective June 30, 2022

b) Janet Reynolds, National PASS Coordinator, effective June 30, 2022

c) Juan Gavette, Agriculture Instructor/Livestock Judging Coach, effective
July 8, 2022

3) Transfers

a) Sarah Smith, from Financial Aid Officer to Foundation Assistant

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.

BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____

DISCUSSION:

VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Elliott Fewins

Hart Holt Nelson
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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
June 20, 2022

PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson

ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and CTEC Board
members

Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Jack Milligan spoke on behalf of the Legacy Football group who is
requesting items from the football program.

CDL PROGRAMMING UPDATE: Brian Brunt, Kansas State CDL Coordinator, discussed the benefits of CDL
programming returning to FSCC, incorporating ELDT and third party testing. Mr. Brunt has provided the
curriculum and his staff will come and proxy test the applicants on site if there are 10 or more ready to test. Their
mobile site will be enabled if 15 or more are ready to test. FSCC is being given approval to continue to pursue the
plan for working with businesses and the ability to include busses in the training and testing.

CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda.

Fewins made a motion to add Item R, Consideration of Gym Floor Resurface and Repair Bids to the agenda. The
motion was seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to move to executive session
for 15 minutes beginning at 6:15 p.m. for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would
be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship, with no action expected to follow. The Board invited
President Johnston and Board attorney Zackery Reynolds to join in executive session.

At 6:30 p.m. a motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to return to open
session.

ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:

A. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to select the bid
from KERMP bid for FSCC’s 2022-23 Property/Casualty/Auto/Excess Liability Insurance.

B. A motion was by made by Hart, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2022-23
Board meeting dates as presented.

C. A motion was by made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
continuation of the KSDE MEP special project for 2022-23.

D. A motion was by made by Nelson, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
continuation of the proposed agreement between IA DOE and FSCC for 2022-23.

E. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the KASB
Worker’s Compensation Member Participation Premium Agreement.

F. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve disposal
of usable football equipment in the manner outlined.
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G. A motion was by made by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to table the discussion
pertaining to Legacy Football’s request for memorabilia as representatives from the college take inventory
of memorabilia and share that memorabilia list with the Legacy group.

H. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the list of
dues and memberships for 2022-23.

I. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the bid
from SEK Flooring for the purchase and installation of flooring in Greyhound Hall.

J. A motion was by made by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to dispose of the
identified vehicles in the specified manner.

K. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
Culinary Memorandum of Understanding between Greenbush and FSCC.

L. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
proposal from SKC (AVI-SPL) for $115,275.65.

M. A motion was by made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to dispose of broken,
damaged, non-functional and/or obsolete equipment with an R2 certified E-waste disposal company.

N. A motion was by made by Hart, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to purchase a minimum
of 39 and a maximum of 42 desktop computers and monitors from Newegg Business for an amount not to
exceed $12,600, due to the fluid nature of available technology at this time.

O. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
quote from Lenovo Direct for $40,841.85 for the purchase of CAMP laptops.

P. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve exceeding
revenue neutral rate, if necessary, as explained in the background of the agenda item.

Q. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Hill
Street Athletic Center roof bid from Washington Roofing for $38,950 with a 10-year warranty.

R. A motion was by made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
quote from Gool Ol’ Boys for $12,150 for the annual resurface and repair of the gym floor.

ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed items of correspondence.

REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from the Gordon Parks Museum, Miami
County Campus, Instruction, Finance and Operations, Student Affairs, and the President.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
8:49 p.m. by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Clerk
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The Invisible Branding Iron by Carolyn Tucker

Keys to the Kingdom by Carolyn Tucker

I’ve watched many a Western and I have come to the conclusion that the cowboy is my choice of hero. Besides my Dad, John Wayne is my favorite cowboy. On the silver screen, Wayne’s character was a gutsy man of few words, but the words he spoke had unrivaled  authority. If the idiot didn’t believe him, he quickly made a believer out of him. In the real world, being a rancher ain’t for sissies — it’s a lot of hard work with branding, feeding, building and repairing fences, etc. Branding livestock, especially cattle, has been a tradition for hundreds of years. The brand is usually burned onto the hip which identifies the owner, dissuades rustlers, and is an important type of identification that’s difficult to tamper with. Before the use of fences, cattle from neighboring ranches often mingled, so it was important to know which cattle belonged to which rancher.

 

Believers aren’t physically branded, but we’re identified as being genuine Christ followers by our love. Jesus said, “This is how everyone will recognize that you are My disciples — when they see the love you have for each other“ (John 13:35 MSG). We are Christ’s ambassadors and we represent God and His love everywhere we go. The world is looking for love in all the wrong places. However, when unbelievers bite the bullet and  actually go to church, they’re sometimes introduced to religious rules and regulations instead of love. So if they leave the building without being introduced to Jesus or experiencing a friendly welcome, that makes the devil want to do a victory hoedown.

 

One way we love others is to show a kindly interest in them. If we’re serious about walking in love, the Holy Spirit will guide us in creative ways to be loving. “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives…the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:16, 22-23 NLT). These “things” enable  believers to love others, but Satan tries his best to rustle them from us. We have to stand our ground, keep the gates locked, guns loaded, and retain what’s rightfully ours.

 

The devil is lower than a snake’s belly and his main job is to steal, kill, and destroy us in  spirit, soul, and body (Ref. John 10:10). We must take authority over the enemy in the name of Jesus and stand firmly on the Word of God.  Believers have what it takes to love others. We just need to put it to use and start loving on people — because our testimony depends on it! That’s who we are, that’s what we do, and love is our invisible brand.

 

Love is what sets Christ followers apart from the rest of the world. I don’t want the chuck wagon of my heart to be cold and empty. I want a heart that’s so branding-iron hot with God’s love that I can’t keep it to myself. There’s acres of lost, hurting, and lonely people searching for love, hoping someone will get off their cutting horse and tend to them.

 

In my Bible, the following scriptures are under the heading of “Loving One Another:” “…God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face Him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world” (1 John 4:16-17 NLT). When we live like Jesus, we love like Jesus.

 

The Key: We’re branded and equipped to love, so let’s get out on the range and do it.

Debt by Gregg Motley

Debt

I am optimistic about the future of our nation, but I don’t see a way we can ascend to the next level of prosperity without significant economic pain.  The measures taken by national, state and local governments to climb out of the Great Recession of 2008 and the recent pandemic have been unprecedented in the history of our nation and no one has a playbook to return us to fiscal sanity.  Consider these three facts: In June, the national debt has climbed to $30.5 trillion, the Federal Reserve Bank, under the moniker of “quantitative easing,” has purchased $8.97 trillion in treasury securities by printing new money, and interest rates have been held below the rate of inflation for years, helping to give rise to the recent price run-up.

 

What does this all mean? Considering the national debt, the annual interest on $30.5 trillion debt paid in 2021 was 1.50%, totaling about $459 billion.  We know that in 2022 rates have increased substantially, with more promised rate increases to come.  If the 2022 average rate is 3.00% and the debt does not increase, the public will pay $918 billion in interest.  For context, The United States (“US”) tax revenue was $4.05 trillion in 2021, meaning interest on the national debt would consume about 22.7% of every tax dollar we pay.

 

At what average interest rate on US debt does debt service equal tax revenue?  The answer is 13.2%, which does not seem out of the question to a banker who started his career in 1979. On January 1, 1981, the national Prime Rate hit an all-time high of 21.5%; at that rate, interest on the debt computes to $6.6 trillion, well above annual revenues.

 

If all these numbers were not depressing enough, we know that Social Security and pension funds around the country are woefully underfunded; that number stands at about $6 trillion in the 50 states.  Is Bourbon County behind on infrastructure repair and investment? We all know the answer to that question, but we do not know the cumulative number nationwide of all local jurisdictions.  The number has to be staggering.

 

It is not enough to curse the darkness, so what can we do?  Start with your own house and business and get your money affairs in order, starting with getting out of debt.  Second, get involved in your local governments, and be a positive voice for financial responsibility.  We have to prepare our own jurisdictions for what is coming.  Third, elect politicians who are committed to fiscal discipline. Responsible debt reduction is a long-term process.  I am not saying that we should forego any investments in progress; rather, we need to look for ways to consolidate administrative costs so that more dollars can be put into debt reduction and investments that are important to our future.

 

It seems incongruous that a banker would advocate debt-free businesses and personal financial statements, but banks do better when their clients do better.  Talk to your banker or accountant to help you devise and execute a plan for lower debt and economic prosperity in the future.  Our county depends upon it.

Bourbon County Commission Agenda for July 18

Please note this meeting will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 with no meeting on Tuesday.

Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

Date: July 18, 2022

1st DistrictLynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd DistrictJim Harris Corrected: _______________________

3rd DistrictClifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________

County ClerkAshley Shelton

MEETING WILL BE MONDAY, JULY 18TH IN THE COMMISSION ROOM BEGINNING AT 6PM

Call to Order

Flag Salute

Approval of Minutes from previous meeting

Eric Bailey Road & Bridge Report

Jim Harris Appointment of Commissioner to Bourbon County REDI Board

Matt Quick Hours of Operation

Bourbon County Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

Clifton Beth

o Corrections Update on Staffing

o Sheriff Budget

Justin Meeks County Counselor Comment

Susan Bancroft Chief Financial Officer Comment

o CHC Land Exchange

o Financials

Shane Walker Chief Information Officer Comment

o County/City Contract for Landfill

Public Comment

Commission Comment

Justifications for Executive Session:

KSA 754319(b)(1) To discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy

KSA 754319(b)(2) For consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorneyclient relationship

KSA 754319(b)(3) To discuss matters relating to employeremployee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency

KSA 754319(b)(4) To discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships

KSA 754319(b)(6) For the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property

KSA 754319(b)(12) To discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures.

Agenda for FS City Commission For July 19

NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL  

CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM

123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
JULY 19, 2022
6:00 P.M.

 

  1. Roll Call:

 

  1. Jones T. Van Hoecke S. Walker      M. Wells     K. Harrington
  2.      Flag Salute:
  • Invocation: Led by:

 

  1. Consent Agenda:
  2. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of July 5th, 2022.

 

  1. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1316-A totaling $421,015.57.

 

  1. Request to Pay – Olsson Associates – Airport – Runway and Taxiway Rehabilitation Design – $5,910.00

 

  1. Request to Pay – K.D.O.T. Project 6-U-0476-01 – Sidewalk and Pedestrian Improvements from 2016 – $18,493.49

 

  1. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering, Inc.

Boundary Survey – Bourbon County Landfill             $2,340.00

Building Inspection                                                    $  639.00

City Engineer                                                             $4,120.00

Phase II Design -Wastewater                                     $18,196.00

Manhole 148 Re-route Project                                    $   355.00

South Industrial Park Waterline Project                    $11,683.45

Sanitary Sewer Project                                              $24,020.00

KDOT Sub-Area Road Extension Project                     $4,350.00

Cooper Street Inspection                                            $7,243.38

TOTAL        $72,946.83

 

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness – Lettering on Memorial Hall – Old Fort Genealogical Society – 221 S. National Avenue

 

  1. June financials

 

 

 

  1. Public Comment:

(Sign up required.  Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)

 

  1. Old Business:

 

  1. Consideration of placement of stop sign at Van Fossen & Pine
  2. Update on the demolition of 722 S. Heylman Street (progress report)
  3. Update on 623 Short Street and the repair of the structure (progress update – contract and date to start work should be presented by owners)
  4. Consideration of demolition of 604 W. 5th – approval of bid (corrected)
  5. Consideration of Charter Ordinance No. 34 (corrected)
  6. Approval of F.A. A Grant 3-20-0022-021-2022 – Rehabilitation of Runway – Design only – $111,960.00

 

  • Appearances:

 

Harold Martin – Lake Advisory Committee

 

  • Public Hearing – 6:00 p.m. – Hearing – Vacation of platted alley located between the platted 16’ alley between Lots 1 to 48, Block 12, Gunn & Ford’s East Side Addition

 

  1. New Business:
  2. Rejection of Demolition Bid (1021 W. 4th – already demolished by owner)
  3. Rejection of Demolition Bid (208 N Little – debris already cleaned up)
  4. Consideration of allocation of funds from Next Steps program to another organization
  5. Consideration of Landfill Agreement with Bourbon County for C & D charges
  6. Consideration of Electric Gate Bid – Airport
  7. Consideration to apply for Tornado Siren Grant to replace two sirens (Dave Bruner)
  8. Consideration to set Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing for August 23rd, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
  9. Consideration of Lake Fort Scott Dam Dirt Work bid

 

  1.    Reports and Comments:
  2. City Manager Comments:

 

  1. Director Comments:

 

  1. Engineering Firm Comments:

 

  1. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
  2.   City Attorney Reports and Comments:
  3. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)

XII.          Adjournment:

 

 

FS City Commission Minutes of July 5

Minutes are unapproved until the 7/19/2022 meeting.

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

CITY COMMISSION MEETING

 

         Minutes of July 5th, 2022                           Regular Meeting #13

 

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held July 5th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

 

ROLL CALL:

 

Commissioners J. Jones, T. Van Hoecke, S. Walker, and M. Wells were present with Mayor K. Harrington.

 

INVOCATION: City Commissioner, Tim Van Hoecke, said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.

 

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE:  Travis Shelton, Lisa Lewis, Gregg Motley, Thomas Russell, Kevin Allen, Nancy Maze, Rob Harrington, Delores Covey, Shana Miller, Tobyn Schubert, Melissa Goff, Marianne Crane, Lavetta Simmons, Billy Duren, Dakota Crumby, Don George, Kim Boham, Tanya Miller, Tayton Majors, Frank Schubert, Ronda Hassig, Angie Kemmerer, Dona Spencer, Harry Spencer, Sarah Maike, Jason Dickman, Doug Guns, Jerry Morgan, Julie Saker, Sandy Gibbs, Billy Willett, Michael Hoyt, Frankie Miller, and Michael Mix.

 

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:  None

 

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:  None

 

CONSENT AGENDA:

 

  1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 21st, 2022.

 

  1. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1315-A totaling $405,044.03.

 

  1. Request to Pay – Insituform – CIPP Sanitary Lining Project – $7,246.69

 

  1. Request to Pay – Susan Bancroft – Financial services – $446.88

 

  1. Wells moved to approve the Consent Agenda. S. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA.

 

Public Comment:

(Sign up required.  Comments on any topic not on the agenda and limited to  5 minutes per person, at Commission discretion)

 

Nancy Maze – Nancy Maze, Chairperson, Lake Advisory Committee, informed the Commission that it was a busy and safe weekend at Lake Fort Scott. There were lots of boats on the water and lots of enjoyment.  She stated that the Lake Advisory Board is meeting this Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. and they will address the policies and procedures for the sale of lake lots as well as the deed restrictions that were approved by the City Commission.  She invited them to attend the meeting if they can.

 

Delores Covey – Ms. Covey said that she wished to speak in support of the ex-Animal Control Officer.  She doesn’t feel like anyone knows what the community lost.  She was very caring and did what was best for all the animals in this community.  She was a phone call away.  She also worked with various agencies in the placement of the animals.  Her number one priority was caring for animals, and the City has lost a valuable asset.

 

Kim Boham – She stated that she wants to speak in support of the ex-Animal Control Officer.  She said that animals don’t have a voice and she was a voice for all the animals in town.  She has lived in other cities and the ex-A.C.O. was one of the best she has seen for a small town.  The City should be proud of her and it has taken a step backwards now.  She asked them to reconsider their decision, as this has affected the community as a whole.

 

Melissa Goff – Ms. Goff stated that the City has lost a great asset in the ex-Animal Control Officer.  She has lived here 21 years and never met an Animal Control Officer like her.  She mentioned that there is only one female patrol officer and that there had not been one since 2009. She stated that this position has now been filled with a male now.   She urged them to reconsider their decision.

 

Tobyn Schubert – Ms. Schubert informed the Commission that there is a loss in this community due to the ex-Animal Control Officer’s termination.  She went out of her way to do fundraisers for the shelter.  She showed several pictures of a dog that had been picked up by the ex-Animal Control Officer, and then bathed and cleaned up and loved on, and then pictures of how the dog looks now.  She impacted many animals lives and adopted them out.

 

Marianne Crane – Ms. Crane said that she is a huge dog advocate and had several encounters with the ex-Animal Control Officer.  She was very caring of dogs and did so with kindness.  The dogs were safe and well taken care of.   She also had an ability to find owners for the dogs.  She believes that the City did wrong in terminating her employment.

 

Shana Miller – Ms. Miller appeared before the Commission requesting a stop sign be placed at Van Fossen and Pine Streets.  She said that there are issues with overgrown trees there too that need trimmed.

 

Chief Shelton said that he would check into this and get with Public Works also on the tree issue.

 

Mayor Harrington asked that this be placed on the July 19th, 2022 agenda for more information.

 

Angie Kemmerer – Ms. Kemmerer said that she was representing the Fort Scott Hurricane Swim Team.  They are having an swim event on July 16th, 2022 at the Fort Scott Aquatic Center.  She thanked Dave Bruner and Chasity Ware for all of their hard work at the aquatic center each year.  She stated that we have a facility to be proud of.  There will be around 200 swimmers present for this event and could possibly be up to 450 swimmers.  This is their first time hosting this four-state event.  She asked that north parking lot by the pool be closed and one way traffic on Scott Avenue from the 800 to 900 block from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. be enforced.    She will work with Dave Bruner on barricades.

 

  1. Walker moved to approve the closure of the parking lot north of the aquatic center and one way traffic on Scott Avenue from the 800 to 900 block from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 to host a swim event. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

 

approved the closure of the parking lot north of the aquatic center and one way traffic on Scott Avenue from the 800 to 900 block from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 to host a swim event.

 

Don George, Kansas Wildlife & Parks – Mr. George was present to discuss two items.  The State of Kansas is sponsoring a Great Kansas Fishing Derby.  It began on May 15 through September 15.  This is an event where fish are tagged and if one is caught that is tagged, prizes are awarded.

 

His next topic was that the State is doing a survey on who is using the lake and where are they traveling from. He also mentioned finding out what kind of fish they want to catch, and do they catch and release?  This would be a creel survey and would provide good information.

 

Sarah Maike – Ms. Maike mentioned that people in the City limits need to be respectful of people who don’t have as much as they do.  She is ashamed of people and how they act.   There are a lot of hurting people in the world, and we need to be considerate of them.

 

Rhonda Hassig – Ms. Hassig said that she moved here three years ago and loves the town and loves dogs.   She stated that it is very wrong that the ex-Animal Control Officer was terminated and that there is no voice for the animals now.

 

Old Business:

 

  1. Consideration of 623 Short Street and possible demolition – Billy Willett and Sandra Gibbs informed the Commission that they need additional time to finish repairing the house. They had until June 24th, 2022 and need more time.  She talked to a contractor about the roof and is expected to get an estimate within the next ten (10) days.

 

Discussion was held that they were first notified and the first resolution to set the public hearing was approved on March 15th, 2022, and then the public hearing was held on May 3rd, 2022.  On May 3rd, 2022, they were given until June 24th, 2022 to repair or remove the structure.

 

Mr. Willett and Ms. Gibbs both informed the Commission that they have tried to contact several contractors with no success.

 

Mayor Harrington informed the couple to appear at the next Commission meeting on July 19th, 2022 for a progress update.

 

  1. Wells gave them 14 days to provide proof of a written contract with a contractor, and have the yard cleaned up, and a date for the contract to begin. S. Walker seconded. J. Jones, S. Walker and M. Wells voted aye.  T. Van Hoecke and K. Harrington voted no.  Motion carried 3-2.

 

APPROVED TO ALLOW 14 days to provide proof of a written contract with a contractor, and have the yard cleaned up, and a date for the contract to begin FOR 623 SHORT street.

 

  1. Consideration of Corporate Golf Rate Season Membership – Doug Guns, informed the Commission that modifications have been made to this agreement.

 

Discussion was held regarding the start date for the membership and changing the golf season passes to a calendar year.

 

  1. Van Hoecke moved to approve the Corporate Golf Rate Season Membership. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED CORPORATE GOLF RATE SEASON MEMBERSHIP.

 

  1. Van Hoecke moved to approve to change the golf membership to a calendar year basis. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO CHANGE GOLF MEMBERSHIP TO A CALENDAR YEAR BASIS.

 

Appearances:

 

David Lipe – Street Closure Request – Care to Share Fundraiser – 16 N. National Avenue – August 13th, 2022 – David Lipe informed the Commission that he would like to request to shut down National between Wall and Oak and the parking lot to the east of Sharky’s on August 13th, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a Care to Share Bike Ride/Street Dance.  They plan on having two bands, a cornhole tournament, and a silent auction.

 

  1. Walker moved to approve the street closure request. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO SHUT DOWN NATIONAL BETWEEN WALL AND OAK AND THE PARKING LOT TO THE EAST OF SHARKY’S ON AUGUST 13TH, 2022 FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. FOR THE CARE TO SHARE BIKE RIDE/STREET DANCE.

 

Aaron Foxworth – Tacos & Tailgates Event – September 3rd, 2022 – Temporary Street Closure Request – Mr. Foxworth was not present and had not filled out the request form yet.  City Clerk will send it to him again.

 

Public Hearings:  None

 

New Business:

 

  1. Consideration of Land Bank Board position and approval of budget – Gregg Motley, Land Bank Board Member, appeared before the Commission to request a full-time person be hired for the overseeing of the Land Bank program. By fall, there could be 80 properties in the Land Bank, and this will need to be a full-time position.

 

Discussion was held concerning if the County would split this amount with the City.

 

Mr. Motley said that he does not have a commitment from Bourbon County yet.

 

  1. Jones said that he believes the salary for this position is excessive since it is over $25.00 an hour.

 

Mr. Motley said that they did a salary survey and came up with this amount.

 

  1. Harrington asked the City Manager what fund the salary will come from?

 

City Manager said that it is not a budgeted position.  The funds could come from economic development from the sale of the First Source building, or A.R.P.A. funds.

 

  1. Wells said that we need to be able to fund it. He questioned the demolition fund and what was remaining in it. He also questioned if it could be a 32 hour/week position.

 

  1. Jones said that there is about $20,000 to $25,000 left in the demo fund.

 

  1. Van Hoecke moved to move forward with the approval of the Land Bank position and to use funds from the sale of the First Source building to fund this position. This is all contingent upon Bourbon County funding half of this position and the total cost. S. Walker seconded. T. Van Hoecke, S. Walker, and K. Harrington voted aye.  J. Jones and M. Wells voted no.  Motion carried 3-2.

 

Approved to move forward with the approval of the Land Bank position and to use funds from the sale of the First Source building to fund this position This is all contingent upon Bourbon County funding half of this position and the total cost.  

 

 

(The budget was not approved at this time.)

 

  1. Consideration of engineering firm for Lake Fort Scott valve – Michael Mix, Water Utilities Director, informed the Commission that RFP’s were taken for the lake valve at Fort Scott Lake engineering. Michael said that there were two RFP’s received:  Midwest Engineering Group, LLC and Allgeier, Martin & Associates, Inc.  He said that he is familiar with both firms, and they would both do a great job.    His recommendation is for Midwest Engineering Group, L.L.C.

 

  1. Van Hoecke moved to approve the engineering firm of Midwest Engineering Group, L.L.C. for the Lake Fort Scott valve. M. Wells seconded.  All voted aye.

 

approveD the engineering firm of Midwest Engineering Group, L.L.C.  for the Lake Fort Scott valve. 

 

  1. Consideration of publication of Budget Hearing Amendment for July 19th, 2022 – City Manager said that this needs removed from the agenda as it is not needed.

 

  1. Consideration of Charter Ordinance No. 34 relating to Transient Guest Tax and a Tourism Advisory Board – City Manager said that this is the new Charter Ordinance for the tourism board and transient guest tax. This ordinance establishes a convention and tourism committee.

 

  1. Van Hoecke questioned why we did away with the Tourism Board about 6 to 8 weeks ago and now it is being brought back again. He asked who would manage that board.

 

Rob Harrington said that it doesn’t affect him either way.  He feels it is more red tape.  It affects Jackson Tough.  He said that we will continue to work no matter whether there is a board or not.

 

City Manager said that it is however they want to set it up – whether under Bourbon County R.E.D.I. or under the City.

 

City Attorney said that he thought this was their thought process to create this ordinance.

 

  1. Wells said that he thought this would clean up the other ordinance.

 

  1. Wells moved to approve Charter Ordinance No. 34. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 34 REPEALING CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 19 AND CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 25 OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, AND EXEMPTING THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 12-1697 RELATING TO THE LEVY OF A TRANSIENT GUEST TAX WITHIN THE CITY, AND THE EXEMPTION OF K.S.A. 12-1695 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHING OF A CONVENTION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIOONS ON THE SAME SUBJECTS.

 

  1. Consideration of Demolition Bids: 601 W. 2nd – 604 W. 5th – 722 S. Heylman – City Manager said that bids were taken for 601 W. 2nd Street, 604 W. 5th Street, and 722 S. Heylman.  There is a property owner present for 722 S. Heylman.

 

City Clerk said that they can approve the first two demolitions and then take up the 722 S. Heylman demo.

 

City Clerk said that there were four bids received on 601 W. 2nd Street:  Dave’s Demolition – $2,800.00; Skitch’s Inc. – $2,945.00; J. Fellers Contracting, Inc. – $8,270.00; and Justin Best Construction LLC – $18,500.00.

 

City Clerk said that there were four bids received on 604 W. 5th Street:  Dave’s Demolition – $1,800.00; Skitch’s Inc. – $2,944.00; J. Fellers Contracting, Inc. – $5,190.00; and Justin Best Construction LLC – $17,500.00.

 

  1. Van Hoecke moved to approve Dave’s Demolition in the amount of $2,800.00 for 601 W. 2nd Street, and $1,800.00 for 604 W. 5th Street. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

722 S. Heylman Street – Billy Duren stated that he was the owner of this property and would like to demolish the structure himself and asked for time to do this.

 

  1. Jones moved to have significant progress made in 30 days and have it completely done in 60 days with an update from Codes on this in 14 days at the next meeting. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO ALLOW BILLY DUREN TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS MADE IN 30 DAYS AND HAVE THE STRUCTURE COMPLETELY REMOVED IN 60 DAYS WITH AN UPDATE IN 14 DAYS BY THE CODES DEPARTMENT AT THE JULY 19TH, 2022 MEETING FOR THE PROPERTY AT 722 S. HEYLMAN.

 

Reports and Comments:

 

  1. Commissioner Reports and Comments:

 

  1. City Manager Comments: City Manager gave the Commission an update on his discussion with K.D.H.E. and issues that the City needs to correct. The first item is A.D.M. and the wastewater the City receives from them.  D.M. has reduced their frequency of loads by 30%.    A.D.M. is working on a lagoon to be a healthy aerobic system.  A.D.M. is working with the Missouri Department of Health on a long-term management on a healthy lagoon system, up to and including the possibility of a redundant lagoon.

 

The City is improving its lagoon system with better aeration and testing of A.D.M. waste to determine the best treatment measures.

 

Also, the Davis Lift Station bypass into Buck Run Creek is to be eliminated or reduced at the very least.

 

Kansas Department of Agriculture – City Manager said that he has been in contact with Frank Young of AG Engineering regarding the dam at Lake Fort Scott.  City Manager updated the Commission that there are currently bids out for the buildup for the top of the Lake Fort Scott dam per permit requirements.  Also, No Parking in the overflow spillway is a violation of the City’s permit – Install bollard posts with a cable across emergency spillway with a sign pointing to the parking lot up the hill.  The last item is the lake valve restoration as an auxiliary source of water for the City of Fort Scott.

 

Executive Session:

 

  1. Jones moved to recess into Executive Session for the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(4) until 8:30 p.m. This will include City Commissioners, City Manager, and City Attorney. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

  1. Van Hoecke moved to come out of Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

  1. Director Comments:  Jerry Morgan – Jerry gave the Commission a packet of a wish list of equipment the Street Departments needs.  This list included the following:  Cat 963, two work trucks, pad foot compactor, two dump trucks/plow trucks, compact track loader, and excavator. The combined total amount is approximately $560,000.00.  He asked them to consider this list when doing their 2023 budget.
  2. Engineering Firm Comments:

 

  1. Proposal for Street and Sidewalk Improvement on South Horton Street from West 18th to West 6th Street and West 6th Street from South Horton Street to South National – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, Inc. informed the Commission that this proposal is the agreement for the Horton Street project. This is the design of the sidewalk and street improvements for South Horton Street and West 6th Street. The amount for this project is $136,500.00.

 

  1. Jones moved to approve the Earles Engineering Inc. proposal in the amount of $136,500.00 for the Horton Street project. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED EARLES ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR THE STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT ON SOUTH HORTON STREET FROM WEST 18TH TO WEST 6TH STREET AND WEST 6TH STREET FROM SOUTH HORTON TO SOUTH NATIONAL AVENUE.

 

  1. Consideration of Addendum No. 1 – Wastewater Design Contract – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, Inc. said that this Addendum No. 1 is an addendum to the original contract. This addendum allows for the aeration system to replace the existing system. The addendum amount is $167,500.00.

 

  1. Wells moved to approve Addendum No. 1 for the Wastewater Design Contract in the amount of $167,500.00. S. Walker seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED ADDENDUM NO. 1 FOR THE WASTEWATER DESIGN CONTRACT WITH EARLES ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,500.00.

 

  1. Commissioners Reports and Comments:

 

  1. Van Hoecke – Tim thanked the Fort Scott High All School Reunion committee for their organization of the all school reunion. He said it was great to see so many people in town.

 

Tim also wished all had a great 4th of July.

 

  1. Wells – Matthew informed the Commission that he had gotten a message that Martha Scott had passed away. He said that she was a huge supporter of Fort Scott and that we need to remember her husband and daughter and their family in prayer at this time.

 

  1. Walker – Shane asked about 2nd Street and the water issue.

 

City Manager said that the plan is to start this project next week and make a utility cut.  Brad has been in contact with Bill Lemke and his crew on this project.

 

  1. Jones – Josh asked for an update on National Avenue and when it will be redone.

 

Jason Dickman said that he left a message with Heckert and is waiting on a call back.  He knows they contract out their milling and he may just contact the milling company.

 

  1. Harrington – Katie reminded the public of the upcoming Gordon Parks event to be held on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at the Liberty Theater. She also reminded them up of the upcoming rodeo July 8th and 9th.

 

  1. City Attorney Comments – None

 

Adjournment:

 

  1. Van Hoecke moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

 

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 9:01 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Diane K. Clay, MMC

City Clerk

Southeast Kansas High Risk for West Nile Virus Infections

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Four Kansas Regions

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for north central, south central, northeast and southeast Kansas. Northwest and southwest Kansas are at moderate risk for WNV infections.

West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the continental United States.  It is most often spread to people through mosquito bites, but it is not spread from person to person. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms. About 1 out of 150 infected people develop swelling of the brain or brain tissue and, in some cases, death. There are no vaccines or medications to treat WNV. People who have had West Nile virus before are considered immune.

“As more Kansans head outdoors this summer, it is important to know your risk and take action to prevent mosquito bites to protect you and your family against West Nile virus”, said Dr. Joan Duwve, State Health Officer. KDHE recommends the following prevention measures:

  • Visit the KDHE WNV website weekly to learn about the current WNV risk level; https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1519/West-Nile-Virus-Risk-Level-Surveillance-
  • When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient on skin and clothing, including DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Follow the directions on the package.
  • Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours.
  • The elderly or those with a weakened immune system should consider limiting their exposure outside during dusk and dawn when the Culex species mosquitoes are most active.
  • Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
  • Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children’s wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren’t being used.
  • Horses can also be infected with WNV. Talk with your veterinarian about vaccinating your horses to protect them against WNV.

Most WNV infections occur in the late summer and early fall; so far there have not been any reported cases of WNV in Kansas in 2022.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides this web page with additional information about West Nile virus and preventing mosquito bites: https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/prevention/index.html.  For questions about West Nile virus or other Arboviral diseases contact the KDHE Epidemiology hotline at 877-427-7317.

FSCC Agenda for July 18

July 18, 2022
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, July
18, 2022. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community
College.

5:00 p.m. Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at 5:00 followed by regular board meeting at

5:30 p.m.

THE AGENDA

5:00 DINNER

5:30 ROLL CALL, 3

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CALL TO ORDER, 4

A. Comments from the Chair, 4

B. Comments from the Public, 4

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, POSITIONS, AND OFFICIALS FOR 2022/2023, 5
CONSENT AGENDA, 6

A. Approval of Agenda, 6
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on June 20, 2022, 7
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 6

ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 53

A. Consideration of 2022-2023 Athletic Insurance and Catastrophic Injury Insurance, 53
B. Discussion of Football Items for Sale by Bid, 58
C. Consideration of Firm to Audit Financial Statements for June 30, 2022, 59
D. Review of Updated Organizational Chart, 68

REPORTS, 70
A. Administrative Updates, 70
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 81
ADJOURNMENT, 82
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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
June 20, 2022: Board Meeting

July 16, 2022: Foundation Gala

July 18, 2022: Board Meeting

August 29, 2022: Board Meeting

September 19, 2022: Board Meeting

October 17, 2022: Board Meeting

November 21, 2022: Board Meeting

December 12, 2022: Board Meeting

January 23, 2023: Board Meeting

February 20, 2023: Board Meeting

March 20, 2023: Board Meeting

April 17, 2023: Board Meeting

May 15, 2023: Board Meeting

June 19, 2023: Board Meeting

Sincerely,

John Bartelsmeyer, Chair

Alysia Johnston, President

FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.
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