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Agenda Packet for the Uniontown City Council on Jan. 12
Agenda for the City of Uniontown City Council on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in City Hall
Res 2026-0112-01 Audit Waiver for 2026
12092025 Regular Meeting
ORDER AT ________ by _____________________________
ROLL CALL: ___ Jess Ervin ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Savannah Pritchett
___ Bradley Stewart
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Review Mayor Approval of 2026 CMB License Applications
Oath of Office to Newly Elected Governing Body Members
Election of President of the Council
CITIZENS REQUESTS
FINANCIAL REPORT
Sally Johnson – Financial reports
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
- Designate Union State Bank as official bank
- Designate Fort Scott Tribune as official newspaper
- Resolution 2026-0112-01 GAAP Waiver
- Destruction of records for 2015 and prior
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
Utility Meters
Clerk Report: Haley Arnold
Rabies Clinic?
SOS Donation
Court Clerk Conference
CCMFOA Conference
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Ervin –
Councilman Kelly –
Councilwoman Pemberton –
Councilwoman Pritchett –
Councilman Stewart–
Mayor Jurgensen –
OLD BUSINESS
FEMA Flooding–
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by _____________, Second by __________, Approved ______, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to discuss performance of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at ____________.
ADJOURN Time _____
Nevada Hospital CEO Responds to Lawsuit From City of Joplin
Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is a longstanding regional provider of inpatient medical and
psychiatric services caring for patients from across the state. We treat patients regardless of their economic
and housing status. There currently is a significant shortage of facilities and professionals who care for
patients with mental and behavioral health conditions in the state and the nation. Some of these patients
come from Joplin. Our duty is to care for patients regardless of their circumstances. Once treatment is
completed at NRMC and there is a safe discharge plan, patients are discharged. NRMC respects the
freedom of all patients to go about their lives following their discharge from the hospital. NRMC cannot
hold patients without a Court Order.
The City of Joplin has voiced public concerns, singled out NRMC and has filed a lawsuit about patients
discharged from NRMC who traveled to Joplin. Unfortunately, other than a threatening letter and the
lawsuit, the City has made no attempt to talk about this issue, discover the actual facts of the discharges in
question, or to resolve what they believe is the problem. It is unclear why the City of Joplin is pursuing
legal action against another governmental entity in the State that also struggles to provide services to the
homeless. NRMC emphatically denies all claims of inappropriate discharges from the hospital. The two
patients who chose to travel to Joplin in 2025 following discharge is not a material contributor to the
number of homeless in Joplin. Further, cities receive state and federal funds to assist in providing many
forms of public services in their community. This financial assistance is not limited to or intended
exclusively for citizens that originate from the community.
NRMC still invites and welcomes an open and sincere conversation with the City of Joplin. I’m confident
that there is a peaceful and cost-effective solution to this problem.
Sincerely, Jason McCormick, CEO of NRMC
KS Virtual Job Fair is January 22
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Old Fort Genealogical Society is Re-Opening January 12
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Jan. 8
Federal Victims of Crimes Grants Announced in Kansas
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Contributors to Wreaths Across America Are Thanked
Cool temperatures and wind did not deter several hundred people from attending the 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremony and laying of wreaths on December 13 at Fort Scott National Cemetery. Volunteers were able to place a remembrance wreath on each grave at the cemetery, thanks to the donations and sponsorships for the 2025 campaign.
At the ceremony, Diann Tucker, location coordinator, announced that there is a matching funds campaign for all donations received by December 31, 2025, to help sponsor wreaths for the 2026 Wreaths Across America event that will be held December 19, 2026. Wreaths are still $17.00 each. You can leave your sponsorship donation at Stewart Realty Co., 1707 S. National, Fort Scott, or call the office (620-223-6700) to use a debit or credit card. Sponsoring during the “match campaign” allows your sponsorship dollars to DOUBLE.
Tucker said they also want to thank all of the volunteers who showed up early to station boxes throughout the cemetery Saturday morning to make it easier for the wreaths to be placed. If you have not yet driven through the cemetery to see the result of the wreaths effort, Tucker invites you to do that. Wreaths will remain at the cemetery until the middle of January when they will be removed and retired.
FSCC Trustees May Be Present Basketball Game January 10
Three or more of the Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees members may be present at the gymnasium of Arnold Arena serving a meal to the men and women’s basketball teams on Saturday, January 10, 2026, starting at 6:30 pm. No official business will be conducted during that time.
Thanks,
Gina Shelton, CPA
Fort Scott Community College
CFO – VP of Finance & Operations
Obituary of Kenneth Lewis Judd, Jr.
Kenneth Lewis Judd, Jr., age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at Moran Manor in Moran, KS. He was born February 19, 1946, in Crawford County, KS the son of Kenneth Lewis Judd, Sr. and Elizabeth jane Heckman Judd. Kenneth graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1965. He served in the United State Airforce. Kenneth worked for Fort Scott Community College in the cafeteria. He was a former member of the Lions Club. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time outside with his dog Rover.
Survivors include his siblings Gary Judd and Lavon Judd of Fort Scott, KS and Patricia Judd of Bronson, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings Linda Diane Hutchison, Verlin Eugene Judd, and Sharon Judd; as well as his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 9th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private burial will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Word of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Jan. 7
Student Art Competition Info Session Is January 14
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