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Obituary

Obituary of Barbara Wood

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Barbara Jean Wood, age 84, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, surrounded by her family at Guest Home Estates where she was in hospice care.  She was born September 4, 1938, at Ft. Scott Mercy Hospital, the daughter of Herschel L. Wilcher and Ruth Pigg Wilcher.  Barbara attended rural schools and graduated from the Ft. Scott High School and Ft. Scott Community College.

She married Ronald Wood on April 7, 1957, at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church.  They began their life together in Kansas City where she worked as a teletype operator for AT&T.  They returned to Ft. Scott in 1960, and Barbara worked at Southwestern Bell until the local office converted to dial and closed.  She was the secretary for Bourbon County Farm Bureau and then worked for Diehl, Fletcher, Banwart, Bolton.  She served as Bourbon County Clerk for twenty years retiring in 2000.

After retirement, she served a tern as Ft. Scott City Commissioner.  While serving as County Clerk, she was active in the Kansas Association of Elected Officials where she served on the Board and as State President.  She was a member of the Eastern Star, had been a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts and served on the Ft. Scott Public Library Board.  She was an avid quilter, attending many fairs and shows where she won several competitions.  She estimated that she had made over two hundred quilts and had given many of them to family and friends.  Barbara was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Ft. Scott and served in many leadership roles, including that of teaching children’s Sunday School.

 

Barbara is survived by her husband, Ron, of the home; two sons, Steve Wood and wife, Cathy of Camdenton, Missouri, Brian Wood and wife, Marcia of Wichita, Kansas and a daughter, Angela Cutbill and husband, David of Agoura Hills, California; three grandsons, Adam Wood, of Baltimore, Maryland, Warner Cutbill and Elliot Cutbill, both of Oxnard, California; two granddaughters, Clara Cutbill of Agoura Hills, California and Theresa Wood of Wichita, Kansas.  Also surviving are a sister, Joan Curry of Merrillville, Indiana; several nieces, three cousins and many friends.  Sue Jones, a cousin, was a very special friend.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents.  Ron and Barbara had over sixty-five years together.

 

Rev. Christopher Eshelman will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 12th at the First United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 Wednesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

Bourbon County, Business

New Electric Transmission Line Will Travel Through Bourbon County

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From the NextEra Energy website.

An electric utility business wants to get feedback on a proposed transmission line that will going through the county.

NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest (NEET Southwest) is  hosting a public meeting in Fort Scott on Jan. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main.

“A series of informational stations will be staffed by NEET Southwest employees and contractors to answer questions and provide information to attendees,” said  NextEra Senior Communications Strategist Sarah Borchardt.

“The purpose of the meeting is to provide an in-person opportunity for landowners to ask questions about the transmission line project directly, as well as for NEET Southwest to obtain feedback on the proposed project route from landowners,”  Borchardt said.

The Project

“NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest will develop, construct, own, operate and maintain the approximately 94-mile, 345-kilovolt transmission project that will connect the Wolf Creek Substation in Kansas which is owned by Evergy; and the Blackberry Substation in Missouri, owned by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.,” she said. “The project route traverses Coffey, Anderson, Allen, Bourbon and Crawford counties in Kansas, and Barton and Jasper counties in Missouri. The transmission project is expected to be in-service in Jan. 2025.”

“The line is approximately 94 miles, with approximately 85 miles located across five counties in Kansas,” according to Borchardt.  “The line was identified as being needed by the Southwest Power Pool, which plans the electric transmission system for the state of Kansas and for a larger region that stretches across the middle of the U.S. from Texas up to North Dakota.”

“SPP determined that the line would provide significant economic and reliability benefits to Kansas customers and to SPP customers as a whole, and SPP selected NEET Southwest to build the project after a competitive bid process,” she said.

“The Wolf Creek-Blackberry Project is part of Southwest Power Pool (SPP)’s 2019 Integrated Transmission Plan to address the needs for a more reliable and cost-effective grid,” she said. “SPP is a non-for-profit, regional transmission organization (RTO) mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission infrastructure in the central region of the country. The transmission line will allow power to flow more efficiently to customers in Kansas and Missouri.”

“The project is permitted by the Kansas Corporation Commission at the state level, and not by individual counties,” she said. “NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest’s proposed route is intended to minimize or avoid impacts across a few factors, including landowners, environmentally sensitive areas, other utility and public infrastructure, airports, and tribal lands, among others.”

“ Where possible, portions of NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest’s proposed route will parallel existing rights of way,” she said. “NEET Southwest is securing options for easements from landowners whose land will be crossed by the transmission line. NEET  Southwest will work with landowners on an ongoing basis throughout the construction, clean up phase of the project, and beyond.”

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KCC: Beneficial Effect on Kansas Customers

“The Kansas Corporation Commission agreed that the line is needed to serve the public interest in Kansas,” she said. “NEET Southwest is planning to file an application with the KCC to get approval of the specific line route.”

The Kansas Corporation Commissioners agreed the project provides benefits for Kansans, according to its website:

https://kcc.ks.gov/news-8-29-22

Here is the conclusion from the KCC:

“Based on the testimony received, the Commission finds that the Transmission Project will have a beneficial effect on customers by lowering overall energy costs, removing inefficiency, relieving transmission congestion and improving the reliability of the transmission system,” according to the KCC website.

“The line will provide economic benefits to all of Kansas, by allowing power to be produced more efficiently and cost-effectively, which will provide access to more affordable energy for Kansas customers,” according to Borchardt.  “In addition, construction jobs will be created within the communities along the proposed route, and NEET Southwest will make property tax payments to the respective counties going forward.”

https://www.nexteraenergytransmission.com/subsidiaries/neetsw/projects/wolf-creek-blackberry.html

 

“The project is part of the 2019 Integrated Transmission Plan approved by SPP in October 2019 to address the needs for a more reliable and cost-effective grid. This project will reduce congestion and provide market efficiencies and benefits to ratepayers,” according to the NextEra Energy website.

Bourbon County, Government

City of Uniontown Minutes of Dec. 13

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The City of Uniontown Council Meeting on December 13, 2022 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00PM by President of Council Ervin.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Josh Hartman, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Joshua Bales and Jason Thompson-Green Environmental Services, Linda and Danny Nation-4 States Sanitation, Raymond “Skeet” George, Joe George, Mary Pemberton, City Attorney Jacob Manbeck, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Public Hearing for city trash service – Attorney Manbeck opened the hearing.  There was discussion with the vendor representatives about services they can offer and current private residential rates.  There were no comments from the citizens in attendance.  Over the next three months the City will finalize the planning of the proposed trash service.

 

Ruritan Bathroom Project, Raymond “Skeet” George – Mr George requested a recess for the Council to walk to the restroom to view progress.

 

Motion by Stewart, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to recess for 5 minutes to view the progress

 

Open meeting resumed at 7:26PM.

 

Mr George would like to have guttering put on the building, LACO will donate if there is a sign acknowledging the donation.  A list of entities/individuals that donated time and service to the construction will be given to Clerk Johnson to send thank you notes.  Clerk Johnson will research a sign for the building that acknowledges the building provided by Uniontown Ruritan and those who donated time/service to the project.  Total cost of the facility is upwards of $50,000.

 

Motion by Hartman, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to allow signs acknowledging those responsible for the construction of the restroom building

 

Councilman Ervin asked to have the custodial job description amended to include the cleaning of the new restroom facilities.

 

CITIZENS REQUEST

None

 

Motion by Hartman, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1) in order to discuss performance on non-elected personnel, open meeting to resume at 7:30PM

 

Open meeting resumed at 7:30PM.  Council presented bonuses to staff.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Bolinger present the November 2022 Treasurer’s Report.  Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $363,706.17, Receipts $37,281.81, Transfers Out $12,776.00, Expenditures $33,573.47, Checking Account Closing Balance $354,638.51. Bank Statement Balance $356,257.28, including Checking Account Interest of $49.96, Outstanding Deposits $216.27, Outstanding Checks $1,835.04, Reconciled Balance $354,638.51.  Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $30,159.60, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $18,668.01, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $28,436.60, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $431,902.72. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $361.40, and Utility CDs $362.78 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $724.18.  Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of November 2022, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0.  November Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00 and to Capital Improvement-Streets $250.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00 and to Capital Improvement-Streets $750.00; from Gas Utility Fund to Capital Improvement-Streets $6,250.00; from General Fund to Capital Improvement-Streets $2,500.00, Total Transfers of $12,776.00.  Net Loss for the month of November $9,067.66, Year-to-Date Net Income $30,895.01.  Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $108,458.97 (102.9%), Expenditures $100,869.46 (77.2%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $32,090.30 (89.9%), Expenditures $32,458.78 (79.1%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $113,457.96 (81.3%), Expenditures $144,157.30 (58.8%); General Fund YTD Revenue $140,825.06 (109.6%), Expenditures $133,508.49 (80.8%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $7,661.33 (111.8%), Expenditures $10,620.81 (99.9%).  The December 2022 estimated payables, including end of year transfers, in the amount of $51,747.08 were presented.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Esslinger, Second by Hartman, Approved 4-0, to approve Consent Agenda:

  • Minutes of November 7, 2022, Regular Council Meeting
  • Treasurer’s Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

City Superintendent Rich reported the KDHE inspected the wastewater and water systems.

Black Hills was here last week for leak survey, no leaks found.

He spoke to someone about the tree limbs overhanging on Second Street between Hill and Clay Streets.  They were supposed to trim but haven’t.  He will talk to them again.

 

Codes Enforcement Officer Coyan reported Smith Estate demolition is about 80% complete.

There was a complaint about the possibility of someone living in a RV at 401 Sherman.  A letter was sent and owner responded that no one is living in it, he is working on it at night.  He will remove from the property in the near future.  Clerk Johnson also reported on a noise complaint.  She spoke with the person being complained about and has since been informed that the issue has been resolved.

 

Clerk Johnson and Councilman Ervin reported on the KMGA Prepay Gas Supply Project.  After discussion, Council asked to have KMGA representative give a presentation with more details about the project.  Clerk Johnson will contact them to set up a meeting.  The December KMGA member update was discussed.

She reminded Council of upcoming League of Kansas Municipalities events and trainings.

Kansas Municipal Utilities has scheduled a Special Meeting of the KMU Membership to consider amendments to the bylaws to change status from 501(c)4, for profit, to 501(c)3, non-profit.  A voting delegate had not been named since 2014.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 4-0 to designate Amber Kelly as KMU voting delegate

Motion by Hartman, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to designate Larry Jurgensen as KMU alternate delegate

 

This is the last year she and her husband will be decorating the park.  She asked that the holiday decorations not be stored in the shop attic area any longer.  It is too difficult to put them up and take them down from there.  It was agreed they could be stored in the warehouse. It was suggested to put on the October 2023 agenda to solicit volunteers or set a workday to put the decorations out.

 

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – thanked Frankie & Sally Johnson for their years of volunteering to decorate the park for Christmas.

Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing

Councilman Hartman – nothing

Councilwoman Kelly – absent

Councilman Stewart – nothing

Mayor Jurgensen – absent

 

OLD BUSINESS

Due to Mayor Jurgensen not in attendance,

 

Motion by Hartman, Second be Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to table discussion on the School Pond Project and Placemaking Project until January 2023 meeting.

 

American Rescue Plan Act update – three sealed bids for remodel of existing City Hall restrooms into one ADA compliant unisex restroom.  Bid 1 – Terry Nading, $26,130.56; Bid 2 – French’s Plumbing, $26,575.00; Bid 3 – Karlskint & Marsh Const, $27,630.00.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 4-0 to award to Terry Nading in the amount of $26,130.56

 

Clerk Johnson will call Nading in the morning to inform of the award.  She will mail a formal notice of award and set up contract signing and notice to proceed before the first of the year.

 

NEW BUSINESS

CMB License Renewal for 2023 – Union Station

 

Motion by Hartman, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0 to approve 2023 CMB License for Union Station

 

Motion by Hartman, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(4), in order to discuss confidential financial information and include Sally Johnson, the open meeting to resume at 8:55PM

 

Open meeting resumed at 8:55PM with no action from session.

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 8:57PM

Bourbon County, Government

City of Uniontown Agenda for Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.

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CALL TO ORDER AT ________ by _____________________________

ROLL CALL: 

___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Josh Hartman ___ Amber Kelly ___ Bradley Stewart

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

KMGA Prepay Project, Dixie Riedel –

 

 

Uniontown Ruritan Bathroom Project, Skeet George –

 

 

CITIZENS REQUESTS

 

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of December 13, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
  2. Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
  3. Resolution 2023-0110-1 – 2023 GAAP Waiver
  4. Destruction of records for 2012 and prior

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Superintendent:  Bobby Rich

KCC Inspection

 

 

Codes Enforcement:  Doug Coyan

 

 

Clerk Report:  Sally Johnson  

 

 

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilwoman Esslinger –

Councilman Hartman –

Councilwoman Kelly –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

 

OLD BUSINESS

School Pond Project –

 

 

Placemaking Project –

 

 

American Rescue Plan Act update–open bids for ADA restroom at City Hall

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Motion by __________, Second by ___________, Approved _______ to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to discuss performance of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at ­­­­___________.

 

 Attachements:

2022 Financials – December(2)

01-23 Informational Items

Opinion

Mull it Over by Carolyn Tucker

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Keys to the Kingdom

 

My childhood pastor’s wife, Thelma, was an exemplary wife, mother, and friend; a perfect example of the Proverbs 31 woman. Everybody adored her because she loved much, lived well, and laughed often. Thelma inspired other people to laugh also. She told her daughter Christa and I (just young girls at the time) this joke: A mother was concerned that her daughter’s beau  was never going to ask for her hand in marriage. As the daughter was preparing for her date one evening, the mother gave her specific instructions: “When Homer picks you up, don’t say anything — just be quiet all evening. When he finally asks you what you’re thinking about, say, “I’m contemplating on matrimony.” The daughter agreed and the date transpired exactly as the mother predicted. After awhile, Homer said, “I’ve noticed you’ve been awfully quiet and just sitting there with an odd look on your face. What are you thinking about?” With a sigh, she responded, “I’m constipated on macaroni.”

 

Are you contemplating on wanting a better year in 2023? I suspect all of us would like to come up higher in multiple areas in the new year. I suggest that all of us consider our ways. When the word of the Lord came to Haggai the prophet, he told the Jews who had returned from Babylon, “Consider your ways” (Haggai 1:5 ESV). In the Old Testament book of Haggai, the major problem was that the temple of God was in ruins and the people weren’t doing anything to restore it.

 

In the New Testament, we know that the believer is literally the temple. “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19,20 NLT).

 

If you’re a Christ follower, but your life seems to be in ruins, pause and consider your ways. The word “consider” means to think carefully, chew on it, be mindful of, ponder, examine, inspect, scrutinize. One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. How we do our life is worth the effort to mull it over, which is to analyze and meditate on the possible actions as well as the outcomes. Are we doing everything we can to closely walk in all the light of Jesus?

 

Let’s consider our ways. The definition of “way” is: a method, style, or manner of doing something; our habit, practice, procedure, routine, conduct, behavior, or nature. If we’re not including Jesus in all areas of our life, we need to seriously consider changing our ways. Jesus wants to be flat-dab in the middle of everything we do. And (if we have any sense) that’s exactly where we should want Him. Jesus desires to be intricately involved, but He has to be invited to do so. He’s not going to bulldoze His way into our lives.

 

“Jesus once again addressed them: ‘I am the world’s Light. No one who follows Me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in‘” (John 8:12 MSG). If I’m walking in the dark with someone who has a flashlight, I need to stay close enough to  benefit from the beam of light. “Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me” (Psalm 119:105 NIRV). Today is the day to consider our ways and see if there are behaviors that need to come under the Lordship and light of Jesus. The Key: Mull it over and change whatever rears its ugly head in the light.

K-State Extension

Family Fit Lifestyle Month

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January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month! This is a great time for you to create healthy lifestyle habits as a family that can last all year long. One healthy lifestyle habit is fitting physical activity into your day. Physical activity can help kids feel better right away by supporting better sleep, a better mood, and even better grades. This month, try to get active together!

 

The Move Your Way® campaign for the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans suggests trying things like making your morning walks a race, dancing while dinner is in the oven, or showing your kids your favorite ways to move. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, kids ages 6 to 17 need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. As part of that daily 60 minutes, they also need muscle-strengthening activity (like swinging on the monkey bars) at least three days a week and bone-strengthening activity (like running and jumping) at least three days a week. Wondering what counts as physical activity for your kids? Anything that gets them moving! You can learn more about ways to help your kids get active every day at bit.ly/Get-Kids-Active.

 

Nebraska Extension also has some great tips for keeping your family active during these cold winter months, including brainstorming how your favorite family activities during warmer months can be adapted for winter months, enjoying a dance party, making story time active time by having everyone hop on one foot or do a jumping jack every time a certain word is read in a story, and more. They also recommend limiting screen time to no more than two hours per day. You can read all of their tips online at bit.ly/Tips-For-Winter-Activity.

 

For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or 620-365-2242

K-State Extension

The Importance of Colostrum

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Hunter Nickell
Southwind Extension District
Livestock Production Extension Agent
1006 N. State St.
Iola, KS 66749
Office: (620) 365-2242
Cell: (620) 473-3298
[email protected]

The Importance of Colostrum: Do We Really Need to Talk About This Again?

As producers in the Southwind District gear up for the spring calving season, calf health is of upmost importance. In this article published by Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek of Kansas State University, he discusses colostrum, or the first milk of a cow, and what that means for the health of the calf.

At the beginning of every calving season, we find ourselves discussing the importance of colostrum (first milk) in cow-calf herds. We discuss this topic so often; it makes one wonder if we shouldn’t move on to other topics? The short answer to that question is NO because of the great importance of this single dietary ingredient to calf health and growth.

The bovine species is special and almost perfect in every way except the design of the placenta. Unfortunately, because of the way the placenta is structured, the dam cannot pass any of her antibodies through the placenta to the calf. Therefore, the calf is completely devoid of any antibody protection against infections at the time of birth.

To overcome the inability to pass antibodies to the calf before birth, the bovine dam secretes large amounts of antibodies into her colostrum. Colostrum contains ten times more IgG1 (one of the major antibodies) compared to milk produced during the rest of lactation. If the calf rises and suckles within the first few hours after birth, it will absorb the antibodies contained in the colostrum. Protection will be immediate upon absorption. If the calf does not nurse and absorb these antibodies, then a very important part of their ability to fight infections will be absent for several weeks.

Several factors are involved to assure colostrum antibody protection.

1) The length of time from birth to consuming colostrum is very important. Immediately after birth, the calf’s digestive system begins to lose its ability to absorb colostrum antibodies. At six hours after birth, only about 60% of the colostrum antibodies consumed will be absorbed into the calf’s system and by 24 hours virtually none will be absorbed. It is very important that each calf receive colostrum as soon as possible after birth to maximize antibody absorption.

2) Colostrum quantity is also important. The level of antibody protection provided by colostrum is dependent on the total amount of antibodies consumed by the calf. This amount is dependent on the amount of colostrum that is produced and consumed. Colostrum quantity is largely dependent on dam age and her pre-calving nutritional status.

3) Colostrum quality is the third component of a successful colostrum management program. The term quality means the number of diseases that are represented by the colostrum antibodies. The antibodies are disease specific. For example, antibodies that target E. coli infections will not be the same antibodies that target Rotavirus infections. The range of disease specific antibodies produced by the dam is dependent on the variety of diseases she has been exposed to in her lifetime and the number of diseases she has been vaccinated against. A well-designed vaccination program can greatly improve colostrum quality.

The importance of colostrum in neonatal calves goes beyond antibody protection. Compared to milk, colostrum concentration of fat and protein are two to four times greater. The concentration of the major vitamins, including A, B, D, and E is also much higher in colostrum compared to milk. In addition to these nutrients, colostrum contains several enzymes that possess antimicrobial properties. These nutrients and enzymes are extremely important to the calf’s ability to survive and grow during early life.

For most herds there will be times when a calf is unable to rise and nurse as quickly as needed. Typical cases include a calf that has experienced dystocia and is tired or hurt or is born to a dam with poor mothering ability or born to a dam that doesn’t produce enough colostrum. In these cases what are the best ways to manage the colostrum program?

In the case where the calf is hurt or the dam’s mothering ability is lacking, hand-milking the dam and collecting the colostrum is the best intervention. This should only be attempted if it can be accomplished in a facility that provides safety to both human and dam. Never use dairy colostrum or colostrum from neighboring cow-calf operations. There are several diseases, including Johne’s disease and bovine leukosis, that may not be on your operation and can be passed to the calf through the colostrum.

The second-best intervention would be to administer a commercial powdered-colostrum replacer. Do not use colostrum supplements as they do not contain the appropriate concentration of antibodies for protection. It is also best to choose a colostrum replacer made from bovine colostrum, not bovine plasma. Research has shown that absorption is higher in colostrum-based replacers.

It is also important that electrolytes or probiotics NOT be mixed with colostrum or colostrum replacers. Research is clear that these products interfere with colostrum/replacer digestion and absorption.

Does feeding method impact colostrum absorption? It is always best to use a nipple bottle. When the calf nurses, the colostrum will by-pass the rumen and will arrive in the intestinal area where absorption occurs much faster. Research indicates that by-passing the rumen is more important if feeding 1 quart or less of colostrum/replacer. An 80-pound calf needs about 2 quarts of colostrum and most commercial replacers are formulated to be fed in 2-quart amounts to all sizes of calves. In these cases, using an esophageal feeder is certainly acceptable.

Colostrum is one of the most important components in any calf-health program not only because of the antibodies but also because of the many other nutritional products that it provides. Colostrum quantity and quality, in addition to timing from birth to consumption, are important aspects of any colostrum management program.

If you have specific colostrum related questions, or want to purchase a commercial colostrum supplement, please contact your local veterinarian. If you would like more information on this article or have questions for Dr. Hanzlicek, please contact Hunter Nickell at [email protected] or at any of the Southwind Extension District Offices.

Fort Scott, Government

FS City Commission Minutes of Dec. 20

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of December 20th, 2022 Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held December 20th,
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, M. Wells, E. Woellhof were present with Mayor K. Harrington.
FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION: T. VanHoecke, said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.
AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Jeff Hancock, Interim City Manager, Brad Matkin, Assistant City Manager, Travis Shelton, Police Chief, Dave Bruner, Fire Chief, Jason Dickman, City Engineer, Doug Guns, Sergeant Paden Blythe, Sergeant Tim Harper, Sergeant Jason Eastwood, Deputy Trey Sharp, Sergeant Chris Garrett, SRO Mike Trim, Sergeant Brian Thurston, Sergeant Bill Downey,
Corporal Jon Carpenter, Officer Garner, Captain Clint Roberts, Lieutenant Scott Shelton, Firefighter Andrew McGee, Firefighter Wyatt Keyes, Captain Jacob May, Lieutenant Clint Lawrence, Firefighter Ryan Thomas, Firefighter Tristan Branham, Captain Daren Hutchison, Lieutenant Travis Mewhinney, Firefighter
Chris Anderson, Firefighter Andrew Kirksey, Jim Eastwood, Paula Eastwood, Rachel Carpenter, Kim Eastwood, Jason Pickert, Caleb Bell, Ryan Thomas, Darin Hutchison, Julie Thurston, Tammy Helm, and Stuart Troutman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: J. Jones motioned to approve the December 20th, 2022, Agenda. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED AGENDA OF DECEMBER 20 TH , 2022 CITY COMMISSION
MEETING.
PROCLAMATION/RECOGNITIONS: Police Chief Travis Shelton and Fire Chief
Dave Bruner presented Certificates of Recognition to the following Police Officers and Firefighters for Heroic Lifesaving Events: Sergeant Paden Blythe, Sergeant
Tim Harper, Sergeant Jason Eastwood, Deputy Trey Sharp, Sergeant Chris Garrett, SRO Mike Trim, Sergeant Brian Thurston, Sergeant Bill Downey, Corporal Jon Carpenter, Officer Garner, Captain Clint Roberts, Lieutenant Scott Shelton, Firefighter Andrew McGee, Firefighter Wyatt Keyes, Captain Jacob May,
Lieutenant Clint Lawrence, Firefighter Ryan Thomas, Firefighter Tristan Branham, Captain Daren Hutchison, Lieutenant Travis Mewhinney, Firefighter Chris Anderson, Firefighter Jonah Hall, and Firefighter Andrew Kirksey.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of December 6th, 2022 and special
meeting of December 12th, 2022.

B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1326-A totaling $320,861.49
C. Request to Pay – Midwest Engineering Group, LLC – $3,412.50 – Lake Release Valves Evaluation and Repairs
D. Request to Pay – EPEC – $174,970.38 – Cell 1 Aeration Upgrade and Baffle Curtain
E. Request to Pay – O’Brien Rock Co., Inc. – $5,840.00 – Cooper Street Project
F. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – $31,712.65
1. System Designs Phase – $8,740.20
2. Cooper Street Inspection – $2,552.45
3. 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project – $4,350.00
4. City Engineer – $4,120.00
5. S. Horton St. and W. 6th St. – Survey and Preliminary Design – $11,950.00
G. Request to Pay – HDR Engineering Inc. – $7,479.38 – River Intake/Dam Improvement
M. Wells inquired about the Fuel Surcharge from O’Brien Rock Co. B. Matkin stated that a credit of over $2,000.00 will be given.
J. Jones motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA.
Public Comment: None
Old Business:
1. Resolution No. 48-2022 – Directing Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 523 S. Heylman
Norman Nation, Code Enforcement Supervisor, provided an update on the status of the property. The action to correct the violations had not been taken by the homeowner and another violation was observed by the Codes Officers.
M. Wells motioned to proceed with going out for bids for the removal of the structure and accessory structure at 523 S. Heylman recorded as Resolution No. 48-2022. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE
STRUCTURE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 523 S. HEYLMAN
RECORDED AS RESOLUTION NO. 48-20


K. Harrington asked B. Matkin why water had not been shut off to the residence.
N. Nation stated that it is his understanding that water had been shut off and locked, but it was tampered with and turned back on.
B. Matkin asked if the lock had been cut. N. Nation stated that was his understanding. B. Matkin and J. Jones directed that the water meter be removed from the property.
2. Consideration to move forward with Lake Fort Scott Project:
B. Matkin stated that the current amount in the Lake Fund is
$473,455.00 from the previous sale of lake lots. The only expense was for the docks that were purchased.
B. Matkin also addressed the quotes for a 2” meter and water. He stated that the $84,000.00 would only put meter at west side of lake which includes rock sawing up to the meter. To go to the shelter house would require another quote and more money.
T. VanHoecke questioned items open but not paid. B. Matkin
responded with the dam for $32,000.00 plus engineering expenses.
Doug Guns explained that the existing shelter house would need to be retrofitted for water, sewer and electric and would require a force main sewer, a lift station, grinder pump, and holding tank.
J. Jones motioned that the City Commission recess into Executive
session to discuss the issues of the Lake Fort Scott Project, pursuant to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(4). The sessionincluded the five (5) City Commissioners, the Assistant City Manager, Interim
City Manager, the City Attorney, Rob Harrington, and Doug Guns. The meeting will resume in the City Commission room at 6:38 PM. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE ISSUES OF THE LAKE FORT SCOTT PROJECT, PURSUANT TO
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OR TRADE SECRETS OF CORPORATIONS,
PARTNERSHIPS, TRUST, AND INDIVIDUAL PROPRIETORSHIPS
EXCEPTION IN K.S.A. 75-4319(B)(4). THE SESSION INCLUDED THE FIVE
(5) CITY COMMISSIONERS, THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, INTERIM
CITY MANAGER, THE CITY ATTORNEY, ROB HARRINGTON, AND DOUG
GUNS.
J. Jones motioned to come out of Executive Session with no action. T.
VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION WITHOUT ACTION AT
6:38 PM.

M. Wells motioned to move forward with the improvements to the shelter house
at Lake Fort Scott. He then amended his motion to move forward with the
improvements to the shelter house including 6” guttering, downspouts, and
fascia board for $1,400.00, and painting up to $3,000.00 to be used out of the
lake fund. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
SHELTER HOUSE AT LAKE FORT SCOTT. HE THEN AMENDED HIS MOTION
TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SHELTER HOUSE
INCLUDING 6” GUTTERING, DOWNSPOUTS, AND FASCIA BOARD FOR
$1,400.00, AND PAINTING UP TO $3,000.00 TO BE USED OUT OF THE LAKE
FUND.
M. Wells motioned to move forward with the installation of electric at $5,400.00
and the installation of water at $84,344.00 at site designated with the provided
quote.
Doug Guns reiterated that the quotes only include rock saw and material up to
the meter. Anything after that would require further quotes and materials at an
additional expense.
J. Jones suggested that the Commission wait on this decision for at least sixty
(60) days.
M. Wells stated that he understands the suggestion, but on the behest of the
Lake Advisory Board, and what they requested of him to bring to the Commission
‘s attention, he would like to make the motion on their behalf.
J. Jones stated that he appreciated the motion but should wait due to some
possible development. Motion died due to lack of second.
3. Memorial Hall Bid Documents from Engineer:
Jason Dickman confirmed that the bid had been published in the Fort Scott
Tribune and is due January 24th, 2023, 2:00 PM at City Hall, 123 S. Main St.,
Fort Scott, KS. He also stated that he added tuck point and patch the brick
columns at the base of the steps.
J. Hancock stated that there will be a work session on January 10th, 2023, at
4:30 PM. He said that Jason’s report will include all project statuses that will be
helpful in planning Capital Improvement Projects.
Appearances:
A. Michael Clancy from Renodry USA was scheduled to appear this day. Due
to a conflict in his schedule, he will appear on January 10th, 2023, to address the Commission.
B. Rob Harrington presented a review of the accomplishments of the Bourbon County Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) in 2022 and plans
for 2023. Also presented an update on National Historic Grant for Memorial Hall Repairs was presented by Bourbon County REDI invested in a retail study, housing study and a labor study for the price of $45,000.00. The lifespan of the
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study is approximately three (3) years. The findings showed there are
opportunities for more housing and retail in Fort Scott than other areas of
Bourbon County due to location and population. He stated that Bourbon County
REDI was able to successfully work with the County to bring in Legacy Health
Group bringing a Cardiologist and a Urologist to Fort Scott. Legacy Health Group
is also working with USD 234 to bring an expansion to the pre-school and Head
Start classrooms which allows taxpayers to benefit from added services without
seeing an increase in tax liabilities. In 2022 REDI had also worked with the City
on the Storm Siren Grant, the Memorial Hall Grant, and the Horton Street Grant.
A Tax Revenue Study was also done by REDI that is necessary for some of the
projects under consideration for 2023. REDI also gave out $35,000.00 in small
grants to the community during 2022. The total cost for the grant for Memorial
Hall is $983,642.00, not including contingencies. This money will cover all the
windows, and exterior tuck pointing to stop water infiltration, mold remediation,
lead paint and asbestos removal and brick issue repairs. The grant is a 50/50
match between the City and REDI. The City’s total contribution is $491,821.00.
Rob Harrington stated he was told that the City budgeted $150,000.00 for the
Memorial Hall steps repair so that is subtracted from the total. There is a 10%
administrative cost included that REDI will donate back to the City ($89,422.00)
worth of in-kind services. Rob Harrington continued to break down the estimated
numbers for the cost of this grant. The final estimated number for the City’s
estimated 50% portion was approximately $209,600.00 due over the next three
(3) years with an expected end date of Spring 2025. The actual numbers are not
final at this time. Rob Harrington thanked the Commission and stated he is
looking forward to the continued City/REDI partnership.
New Business:
A. Public Hearing: 2022 Budget Amendments
J. Jones motioned to open the Public Hearing at 7:15 PM. M. Wells seconded.
All voted aye.
APPROVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2022 BUDGET
AMENDMENTS AT 7:15 PM.
Ben Hart of BakerTilly addressed the Commission saying that the state of Kansas
requires budget amendments for any possible overages. Four (4) funds were
amended. B. Hart stated that the library fund, equipment reserve fund, water
utility fund and sewer utility fund. He also stated in the case of the library the
taxes are not going up and they are not changing any levies. He stated what this
amendment is doing is allowing for the cash from last year to be rolled over to
this year and distributed to the library. He stated that their appropriation will go
up only to the amount of cash that’s remaining. The equipment reserve fund
amendment permits the budget to be increased for unbudgeted cash carryover.
The water utility fund amendment increases expenses within that fund in case it
is needed for chemicals, fuel, etc., and the sewer fund amendment allows for
increase for projects. Ben Hart also stated that there was a $81,000.00 surplus
and not the deficit that he originally thought when he first took over. Ben Hart
stated that he will present year-end figures and a report at the January 10 th,
2022, City Commission meeting. He stated that if we are still off, we will do


another budget amendment in January. The funds mentioned were the ones that
needed to be addressed now.
K. Harrington asked if there were any public comments or questions. There were
none.
T. VanHoecke moved to close the public hearing at 7:20 PM. J. Jones seconded.
All voted aye.
APPROVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2022 BUDGET
AMENDMENTS AT 7:15 PM.
M. Wells moved to approve the 2022 Budget Amendments. J. Jones seconded.
All voted aye.
APPROVED THE 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENTS.
Financial Report:
Ben Hart stated that originally there was a budget deficit. However, they
determined that there is a budget surplus but that he believes most of it will be
spent and it probably happened due to an overly conservative assumption.
He stated that he did not see any issues. He explained that the funds are grouped
into fund types. He stated there are many and he would like to explore combining
some of the funds for more streamlined accounting purposes in January.
Ben Hart stated that he will come back on January 10th, to work on the Capital
Improvement Plan with the departments to identify priorities. He stated that he
will also offer some pre-audit estimates to show where we will end up, especially
with the general fund, water utility fund and sewer utility fund. B. Hart stated
that if they do decide to combine funds, another budget amendment would be
necessary to modify the 2023 budget with those changes.
Discussion was had regarding options for projections for the next budget.
B. RESOLUTIONS:
2022-51 – Justification for Cooper Street Project:
B. Matkin presented the advantages of doing the remainder of the Cooper Street
Project in-house instead of bidding out. He stated that so far Phase One of Cooper
Street has cost $199,000.00 and estimated costs for Phase Two materials and
labor will be $270,000.00 but includes the purchase of a bigger Track Loader
which will make the work of the project more efficient but will also be useful in
other projects. He stated that the future total price of the Cooper Street Project
would then be $469,096.00.
Discussion was had regarding the purchase of the equipment and the cost of
doing the project by bidding out. B. Matkin stated August 2021, the lowest bid
for the project was $776,000.00.

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Further discussion was had on the anticipated completion date and details
required to complete the job. B. Matkin asked for the Commission’s approval to
do the job in-house.
J. Jones expressed concern about getting updates throughout the project if
approved. M. Wells expressed concern about the number of projects they are
asking the crews to do and if it is possible to do it all in-house.
Options were discussed as well as deferring the discussion to future discussions
during the upcoming meeting for Capital Improvement Projects.
J. Jones motioned to approve the direct the city crew to finish Cooper Street in
house instead of bidding it out. Motion struck.
B. Matkin left the meeting to retrieve the information and estimates he had on
the Track Loaders.
2022-52 – Shower House at RV Park at Gunn Park:
Jason Dickman presented to the Commission that he had gone out to look at the
facility. He stated that the current bathroom, by the RV Park, is such that the
options are to go out for bid to repair what is existing which would require the
kind of work that may be excessive compared to building a new structure. He
also stated that getting sewer service out there would be a problem and would
require holding tanks that have to be pumped out as well. The situation and cost
being like what was presented earlier for the improvements at Lake Fort Scott.
M. Wells stated that he had looked at the structure and does not believe it is
worth the money to rehab it as it exists. He would favor a new facility with both
male and female units with a shower and ADA compliant.
B. Matkin returned to the meeting.
B. Matkin stated that he received a quote for over $100,000.00. He reiterated the
amount of work required to save the existing structure. He had also obtained
quotes for prefabricated structures which were cost prohibitive as well.
J. Hancock suggested bringing the topic for further discussion at the upcoming
Capital Improvement Projects meeting. Several voiced agreement.
B. Matkin presented to the Commission two (2) quotes for the purchase of the
Track Loader. The first was a 2005 Caterpillar 963C, located in Lees Summit,
MO, for the price of $94,000.00. The second is a 963C for $96,000.00 in Atlanta,
GA.
Discussion was had about the differences between the two trucks. Further
discussion will be had in the near future. B. Matkin will direct Jerry Morgan,
Streets Supervisor, to reach out to these distributors. If there is a need to have a
special meeting prior to the next Commission meeting to move on the purchase,
the Commission generally agreed to do so.
2022-54 – Approval of 2023 Cereal Malt Liquor Licenses
Retail:
1. G&W LLC – 911 E. 6th St.
2. Walmart Supercenter – 2500 S. Main St.
3. Pete’s of Erie – 605 S. National Ave.
4. Pete’s of Erie – 1902 E. Main St.
5. Pete’s of Erie – 1135 E. Wall St.
6. Pete’s of Erie – 998 N. National Ave.
7. Casey’s General Store – 2216 S. Main St.
8. Walgreens – 2229 S. Main St.
Consumption on the Premises:
9. Woodland Hills Golf Course – 2414 Horton St.
T. VanHoecke moved to approve the 2023 Renewal for Cereal Malt Liquor
Licenses. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE 2023 CEREAL MALT LIQUOR LICENSES TO THE EIGHT
(8) RETAIL AND ONE (1) CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES LOCATIONS THAT
APPLIED FOR RENEWAL.
2022-55 – Award of Demolition Bids
Donna Wilson, 102 S. Horton, appeared to address the Commission about her
home that is in the process of Demolition by the City. She stated that she did
not realize that this had not gone this far. She stated that Thomas (Russell)
put a notice on the house, but she had been tearing down little bits of the
house as she had money to do so. She was informed that it was in the paper
and on the radio. She does not get the paper and does not listen to the radio
and just found out that week. She knows that the house must come down but
did get a bid from Saker’s. Ms. Wilson stated that she had told Thomas
(Russell) that she would not have the money until November. However, she
had not gone back to Saker’s. She is concerned about the cost difference
because she knows that Saker’s bid on demolitions for the City. She is
deciding which way is cheaper. She also stated that she has items in the
house. She asked the Commission for extended time due to health issues. T.
VanHoecke asked if she received a letter? She said yes, but only knew what
the letter was about, not the date this would all happen. T. VanHoecke asked
how long the house has been “Red Tagged.” Ms. Wilson did not know. M.
Wells asked Ms. Wilson for a timeline that she believed she could finish getting
the house down. She stated the end of February.
K. Harrington stated that the amount of the bid listed on the 12-20-2022
agenda as $2,500.00 was incorrect. The correct amount of the winning bid
was $1,000.00 submitted by Dave’s Demolition.
J. Jones was in favor of letting the homeowner remove the home.
T. VanHoecke is concerned about the history of citizens stating they will do
the work and not follow through.
M. Wells moved to give the homeowner of 102 S. Horton 60 days to complete
the project. If not completed the City will accept the bid and remove the house.
K. Harrington stated that the bid was only valid for 30 days.
J. Jones moved to pull out Bid #45-2022 and give the homeowner 15 days to
start demolition process with final completion in 60 days. M. Wells seconded.
E. Woellhof, M. Wells, J. Jones, and K. Harrington voted aye. T. VanHoecke
voted nay.
APPROVED TO PULL OUT BID #45-2022 AND GIVE THE HOMEOWNER 15
DAYS TO START DEMOLITION PROCESS WITH FINAL COMPLETION IN
60 DAYS.
Bid #42-2022 – 410 S. Margrave – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation – $4,349.00
Bid #43-2022 – 1718 E. Oak – Dave’s Demolition – $2,500.00
Bid #44-2022 – 1225 E. Elm – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation – $2,939.00
Bid #46-2022 – 102 S. Osbun – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation – $2,939.00
Bid #47-2022 – 1221 S. Main – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation – $2,938.00
M. Wells moved to accept the lowest bids for demolition on the properties of
410 S. Margrave for $4,349.00, 1225 E. Elm for $2,939.00, 102 S. Osbun for
$2,939.00 and 1221 S. Main for $2,938.00 awarded to Skitch’s Hauling &
Excavation and 1718 E. Oak for $2,500.00 awarded to Dave’s Demolition.
Bid #45-2022 102 S. Horton is removed from Resolution 2022-055. J. Jones
seconded. All voted aye.
Approved to accept the lowest bids for demolition on the properties of
410 S. Margrave for $4,349.00, 1225 E. Elm for $2,939.00, 102 S. Osbun
for $2,939.00 and 1221 S. Main for $2,938.00 awarded to Skitch’s
Hauling & Excavation and 1718 E. Oak for $2,500.00 awarded to Dave’s
Demolition. Bid #45-2022 102 S. Horton is removed from Resolution
2022-055.
K. Harrington requested that Norman Nation give a status update on 102 S.
Horton at the January 10 th, 2023, City Commission meeting.
Reports and Comments:
C. Reports and Comments:
A. Directors Reports: Jason Dickman, City Engineer
1. South Industrial Park Waterline Extension: project plans currently at the
state for approval. Upon approval, the project will be ready for bidding.
2. 2022 CDBG Sanitary Sewer Project: waiting for approval from state.
3. Horton and 6th St. Improvements: working toward preliminary plans
being complete by end of 2022.
4. Wastewater Treatment Plant: Crew to install curtains and aerators.
Waiting for information to update WWTP Evaluation Report. Once
complete can move forward on Davis lift station, water reuse system and
grid removal system.
5. Wall Street (US-54) Geometric Improvements Project KDOT CCLIP:
working to get consultant contracted for design.
6. 17th and Eddy Stormwater Improvements: work held up due to utilities
(marked incorrectly or not at all) that need to be relocated so project can
resume.
7. Memorial Hall Steps: set a bid to remain open until 2:00 PM, January
24th, 2023.
8. Fort Scott Pavilion: need final approval to move forward on bid package.
9. Gunn Park Shower House and Bathrooms: creating Scope of Work.
B. Commissioners’ Reports:
E. Woellhof – Thanks First Responders and those recognized tonight.
J. Jones – Echoed thanks to the First Responders, Energy Audit Report
from 2020 (B. Matkin will address). Cut Permits on Contractors (B.
Matkin will be meeting with them Tuesday, Dec. 27 th, 2022) National
Ave. school street sign (asked L. Lewis to add to 1/10/2023 agenda).
Microphone system (B. Matkin has researched and has a quote, will
invite to meeting to address Commission), Bid out for banking (J.
Hancock suggests doing every 3 years), J. Hancock contract, J. Jones
would like for B. Matkin should move up to City Manager with J.
Hancock as advisor and addresses J. Hancock’s bill for services.
T. VanHoecke – Severe weather is coming, look out for your neighbors
and please put pets inside. Make a resolution to get involved in the
community. Wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
M. Wells – expresses gratitude to our First Responders in our
community. Asks that special blessing be put upon them. Merry
Christmas, God’s blessing on everyone for the New Year. Thankful to
be part of this community.
K. Harrington – thanks First Responders and the Commission for
allowing her to serve alongside them and serve as Mayor.
Executive Session:
T. VanHoecke moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for
the purpose of discussion of personnel matters of non-elected personnel
exception in K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) with the (5) Commissioners and the City
Attorney. The meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 8:57 PM. K.
Harrington seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS OF
NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL EXCEPTION IN K.S.A. 75-4319 (B)(1) WITH THE
(5) COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY ATTORNEY. THE MEETING WILL
RESUME IN THE COMMISSION ROOM AT 8:57 PM.
J. Jones moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at 8:57
PM. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE
SESSION AT 8:57 PM.
J. Jones moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the
purpose of discussion of personnel matters of non-elected personnel exception in
K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) with the (5) Commissioners and the City Attorney. The
meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 9:08 PM. M. Wells seconded.
All voted aye.
APPROVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS OF
NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL EXCEPTION IN K.S.A. 75-4319 (B)(1) WITH THE
(5) COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY ATTORNEY. THE MEETING WILL
RESUME IN THE COMMISSION ROOM AT 9:08 PM.
T. VanHoecke moved that the City Commission come out of Executive Session at
9:08 PM. K. Harrington seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE
SESSION AT 9:08 PM.
T. VanHoecke moved that the City Commission accept the proposal to maintain
J. Hancock as advisor and consultant for the City of Fort Scott up to six (6)
months at the negotiated rate in the proposal and Brad Matkin will become the
Interim City Manager for the City of Fort Scott for an amount of time to be
evaluated to potentially move into a full-time City Manager position. M. Wells
seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL TO
MAINTAIN J. HANCOCK AS ADVISOR AND CONSULTANT FOR THE CITY OF
FORT SCOTT UP TO SIX (6) MONTHS AT THE NEGOTIATED RATE IN THE
PROPOSAL AND BRAD MATKIN WILL BECOME THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT FOR AN AMOUNT OF TIME TO
BE EVALUATED TO POTENTIALLY MOVE INTO A FULL-TIME CITY
MANAGER POSITION.
T. VanHoecke congratulated B. Matkin and thanked J. Hancock.
C. Incoming Interim City Manager:
B. Matkin stated that the dog pound has (6) dogs to be adopted, all fees waived.
Information posted about frozen water pipes, be aware and proactive. Had a very
good meeting with ADM last week, doing a very good controlling their BOD’s. Lake
Fort Scott is still having water removed, valve is only open slightly, not much
being taken out. Thank you to the Commissioners for trusting me, not going
anywhere. I will do what’s needed and be transparent. Thank you, Jeff, for
helping me along the way. Merry Christmas and a great 2023 ahead of us. Airport
hose will be replaced after the first of the year. Goals and Accomplishments will
be posted on Facebook.
D. Outgoing Interim City Manager:
J. Hancock spoke of the WSP meeting for truck routes. Wish you all a Merry
Christmas. It has been a real pleasure, and I care for this community.
Adjournment:
T. VanHoecke moved to adjourn at 9:20 PM. K. Harrington seconded. All voted
aye.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 9:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Lewis
City Clerk
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The Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Jan. 10

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Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: January 10, 2023
1st District–Nelson Blythe Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District–Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District–Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk–Ashley Shelton
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM BEGINNING AT 9:00AM
Call to Order
• Flag Salute
• Approval of Minutes
• Eric Bailey – Road & Bridge Report
• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Road Vacation Petition filed by Susan Bancroft
• Matt Quick – NRP Program
• Lora Holdridge – Part–time to Full–time Employee Request
• REDI Funding Discussion
• Susan Bancroft – Chief Financial Officer
o Audit Services
o November Financials
o Reconsider Main Banking Institution
• Justin Meeks – County Counselor
• Shane Walker – Chief Information Officer
• Jim Harris – Executive Session KSA 75–4319(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual
nonelected personnel to protect their privacy
• 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.

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U234 Board of Ed. Meeting Agenda for Jan. 9

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 9, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

 

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                  Danny Brown, President

 

2.0       Flag Salute

 

3.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

 

4.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

 

            4.1       Minutes from December 12, 2022, Board of Education Meeting

            4.2       Financials-Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – December 16, 2022 – $1,571,721.90

            4.5       Activity Fund accounts

            4.6       Second Semester Enrollment Count Report

4.7       Board Policy Additions/Changes

4.8       Resolution 22-10 – To Establish Election of School Board Officers

4.9       Resolution 22-11 – To Establish Regular Meeting Dates

 

5.0       Employee and Student Recognition

 

6.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion)

 

            6.1       Fort Scott KNEA Report

            6.2       Superintendent’s Report

            6.3       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            6.4       Finance Director’s Report

 

7.0       Old Business

           

7.1       Fort Scott Preschool Center (Information/Discussion)

            7.2       Communications Proposal (Action Item)

 

8.0       New Business

8.1       Architectural/Engineering Design Services Proposal (Action Item)

8.2       FSHS Course Additions for 2023-24 (Action Item)

            FSHS 2023-24 Master Course Catalog

8.3       Revised Classified Pay Schedule (Action Item)

8.4       Resignation of School Attorney (Discussion)

 

9.0       Public Forum

10.0     Other Business – Personnel Matters

10.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

10.2     Exit Executive Session

10.3     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

 

11.0     Adjourn Meeting

                        President Brown

 

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Agenda for the FS City Commission on Jan. 10

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
JANUARY 10, 2023
6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke M. Wells E. Woellhof K. Harrington
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by: M. Wells
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of December 20th, 2022, and
special meeting of December 29th, 2022.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1327-A totaling $ (to come)
C. Request to Pay – BakerTilly – $9,775.78 – Jeff Hancock services and
expenses for November 2022, Expenses for October 2022.
D. Request to Pay – BakerTilly – $5,104.04 – Interim Financial Management
for November 2022.
E. Request to Pay – EPEC – $459,666.73
1. Cell 1 Aeration Upgrade – $424,088.60 – 65% of Total
2. Baffle Curtain – $35,578.13 – Installation has been completed
F. Request to Pay – Foley Equipment – $180,000.00 – Caterpillar 936K Track
Loader Model 963K.
C. Approval of CMB License For Consumption on the Premises – Debra Cagle
DBA Fifthwheel Tavern – 206 N. Humbolt
V. Reorganization of City Commission
• Election of Mayor
• Commission President
• Bourbon County REDI Representative
• Land Bank Representative
• Fort Scott Housing Authority Delegate
• Lake Advisory Board
• Library Board (Mayor)
VI. Public Comment:

(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five
(5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
VII. Old Business:
A. Financial Update by Ben Hart
B. Update of progress with Code compliance at 102 S. Horton
C. Lake Dock Locations – Doug Guns
VIII. Appearances:
A. Renodry USA – Michael Clancy will address the Commission
regarding their services
IX. Public Hearing: None
X. New Business:
A. Approval of Bid for Demolition of 523 S. Heylman, Bid #48-2022 – Dave’s
Demolition at $1,800.00 or Skitch’s Hauling and Excavation at $3,425.00
B. Approval of 2023 Holiday Schedule
C. Consideration of Jeff Hancock’s Amended Contract – BakerTilly
D. Permission to go out for picnic table grant – Dave Bruner
E. Consideration of Brick Street Policy – M. Wells
F. Consideration to Go Out for Banking Bids – J. Jones
XI. Reports and Comments:
A. Interim City Manager Comments:
B. Engineering Comments:
C. Commissioners Comments:
J. Jones – National Street School Sign
D. City Attorney Comments:
XII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for
Executive Sessions)
XIII. Adjournment: