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Bourbon County Interagency Coalition General Membership Meeting Minutes November 6, 2024
Bourbon County Interagency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2024
- Welcome: Seventeen members representing sixteen agencies attended the meeting held at the Scottview Apartments Conference Room.
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Craig Campbell- Good Neighbor Action Team (GNAT) – Volunteers provide light handy work and yard clean-up. Have become more involved in ramp building. Currently building a ramp once every 7-10 days. Can also help with 504 grants and LIEAP application assistance. Can help other organizations by providing volunteers. Call Craig at 620-224-0167.
- Cherri Walrod KSU – Community Health Worker fills in gaps for anyone who needs it. Whole person, family, and community approach.
- Janelle Tate Early Childhood Block Grant – Winding down fall testing window. She covers early childhood in 6 counties to support home and school education.
- Michelle Stevenson -Fort Scott Early Childhood Program Coordinator – The program has 1 or 2 openings for prenatal through age 6. Michelle works with families to get children ready for preschool or kindergarten.
- Christine Abbott – SE KANSASWORKS – Located in the HBCAT office one day per week, Tuesday 10-3. The new phone number is 620-224-2563 Ext 2. The youth program works with clients aged 16-24. KANSASWORKS can help pay for training, GED, and arrange work experience. If you have clients needing assistance finding a job, please send them to SE KANSASWORKS.
- Dee Dee LeFever – Greenbush Community Liaison – Work in 4 counties in SEK. Dee Dee works to recruit and retain families in early childhood programs such as Parents as Teachers, and Infant-Toddler Services.
- Tori White – Multi-County Health Dept. – COVID shots are available for infants, children, and adults. Public flu shot clinics have wrapped up, but RSV shots are available. Holly Fritter is now a certified breastfeeding specialist. A new peer counselor will begin working with clients soon in Woodson and Bourbon County.
- Lora Wilson – CHCSEK Community Health Worker supervisor- CHCSEK provides tobacco cessation.
- Lea Kay Karleskint- KSU SNAP-Ed Educator – Lea Kay will be leading a once-a-month class for seniors focused on nutrition, health, and physical activity. The class will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 1:00, beginning on Nov 19. Lea Kay also leads the Woodson County Walk With Ease class.
- LHEAT – Bourbon County Wide Gratitude Challenge food drive is currently taking place. This program will benefit all pantries and blessing boxes in the local area as well as Compassionate Ministries and the Beacon. There are 26 drop-off sites around town. Can also accept monetary donations. The program runs through November 25.
- Heather Shepherd – CHCSEK Community Health Worker – Heather covers all USD 234 schools working with families and students to provide resources. Bed bugs are currently the biggest issue. Heather has been working with Ben Lyons to provide lower-cost treatments for families dealing with bed bugs.
- Stephanie Breckenridge- Family Resource Center – Stephanie can work with any family as long as they have a child in the home. She works to address family issues in order to prevent possible abuse.
- Dave Gillen Beacon – The Beacon is celebrating 40 years in Bourbon County. The Beacon provides food to families twice a month. They also provide hygiene products and baby formula. Walmart food drop-offs are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Beacon can help with the financial needs of families, particularly utilities. Enrollment for 2025 is underway. Adopt a child sign-up begins November 18. Dave is looking for funding for bicycles. The Beacon served 399 families in October, 32 of those were new families. They served 593 adults and 346 children for a total of 939 people.
- Tammy Alcantar-Crawford County Health Dept- Prenatal classes began in August with good results. The next round will start in January. Tammy also provides teen pregnancy and baby and me tobacco-free services.
- Sandy Haggard AmeriCorp Seniors- Tammy organizes senior volunteers They have volunteered at the Beacon, blood drives, and other community projects. They have approximately 200 volunteers in 4 counties.
- Kathy Brennon- SEK Area Agency on Aging – Congregate meals at Buck Run are taking place for seniors 60 or over. They request a $2 donation, and participants must call ahead at 620-305-1539. Medicare open enrollment is underway. SEKAAA can help with Part B enrollment. They are also partnering with Greenbush to provide Techwise, a computer education for adults 60+.
- Program: Jenna Stout, SEK Area Director, Safe Families for Children
Safe Families for Children works with churches and community members to recruit vetted, background-checked volunteers who can host vulnerable children to support families while they are facing a crisis. Safe Families for Children’s goal is to keep families together. Safe Families can help parents in jail, those receiving mental health services, addiction treatment, etc. Safe Families works to prevent child abuse, child welfare deflection (approx. 50% of referrals come from DCF), family support, and stabilization. Safe Families is a faith-motivated, family-focused organization. They partner with local organizations, keep a database, and can provide liability insurance for volunteers. Safe Families for Children is a national organization which began in 2003. Local efforts have picked back up after Covid. This program is not foster care. It’s not court-ordered, it is completely voluntary, and parents must request Safe Families services. Parents don’t lose custody while their child is with a host family. The Safe Families program has an approximate 95% reunification rate. While children are with a host family, Safe Families tries to coordinate parental in-person visits at least weekly. The average placement is 2 weeks, but placements can be as short as day hosting. If you have a family in crisis, they can call the intake line. A 24-hour notice for placement is preferred, but exceptions can be made.
- Open Forum: Nothing further came before the membership.
- Adjournment: The next General Membership meeting will be on December 4, 2024.
Agenda for Uniontown City Council Meeting on Nov. 12
City of Uniontown will meet for a council meeting on November 12 at 7 p.m. in City Hall.
CALL TO ORDER AT ________ by _____________________________
ROLL CALL:
___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Bradley Stewart
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
CITIZENS REQUESTS
FINANCIAL REPORT
Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of October 8, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
Clerk Report: Sally Johnson
Siren maintenance agreement
2025-2026 Projected Gas Schedule
KMGA prepay project
Progress on warehouse
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Ervin –
Councilwoman Esslinger –
Councilman Kelly –
Councilwoman Pemberton –
Councilman Stewart–
Mayor Jurgensen –
OLD BUSINESS
Pickleball court project –
Streets/FEMA –
Sale of Property –
SEED Grant –
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 non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at ____________.
ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________
Minutes of the Uniontown City Council on October 10
The Regular Council Meeting on October 10, 2024 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, Christina Miller, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
CITIZENS REQUEST
none
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Bolinger presented the September 2024 Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $293,284.75, Receipts $26,524.95, Transfers Out $3,026.00, Expenditures $43,856.83, Checking Account Closing Balance $272,926.87. Bank Statement Balance $277,322.90, including Checking Account Interest of $58.90, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $4,396.03, Reconciled Balance $272,926.87. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $37,624.74, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $21,491.62, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $39,426.41, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $371,469.64. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $526.69, and Utility CDs $1,443.93 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $1,970.62. Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of September 2024, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0. September Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00 for Total Transfers of $3,026.00. Net Loss for the month of September $20,357.88, Year-to-Date Net Income $37,447.67. Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $85,303.47 (69.1%), Expenditures $91,153.26 (56.1%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $26,081.71 (70.6%), Expenditures $22,478.11 (53.4%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $96,558.19 (65.9%), Expenditures $82,294.82 (46.4%); General Fund YTD Revenue $159,408.25 (81.5%), Expenditures $145.554.58 (47.0%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $6,120.92 (84.2%), Expenditures $7,183.05 (70.0%). The October 2024 payables to date in the amount of $23,176.99 were presented. The invoices from Homestead Tech, KMGA, Johnson-Schowengerdt, and Ag Engineering have not been received by noon meeting day.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ervin, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0, to approve Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of September 10, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and September 18, 2024 Special Meeting
- Treasurer’s Reports, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan reported that 405 Hill St sold, utilities will not be turned on until new sewer and/or gas service lines have been installed. He spoke to owner of 107 S Washington. They will be demolition the structure. He requested a “Mow Your Grass” door posting for 406 Fulton. He also sent a letter to 303 Washington regarding dogs at large. He will not be checking for ordinance violations through the winter. He will be back in attendance at the April 2025 meeting.
City Superintendent Rich had nothing to report.
Clerk Johnson presented a proposal from TextMyGov. After discussion, Council decided not to take action at this time.
She informed Council of an educational opportunity for the new clerk and provided information about .gov websites and email addresses
COUNCIL REPORT
Councilman Ervin – nothing
Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing
Councilwoman Kelly – absent
Councilwoman Pemberton – nothing
Councilman Stewart – nothing
Mayor Jurgensen – Trunk or Treat will be on October 31. Council directed Clerk Johnson to provide candy to FFA.
OLD BUSINESS
Pickleball Court Placemaking Project – Mary Pemberton reported will try to get fence up in next few weeks.
Streets/FEMA – Mayor Jurgensen reported that a site inspection was conducted by FEMA on drainage ditch. Clerk Johnson reported that Janelle Phillips with KDA/DWR was notified of culverts that we wish to increase in size. No permitting is needed at this time.
An email was received from Bill Delich, Bettis Asphalt, that they will be here as soon as they complete work on US 54 late this week or early next week. The S Washington extension will need prepped before they come. Quotes were received from Marbery Concrete, Inc ($1,375) and Bloesser Outdoor Services ($750).
Motion by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0 to accept quote from Bloesser Outdoor Services
Sale of property – No comments were received. Union State Bank has offered $1,000 and pay all closing costs to purchase the west 70’ of Lot 56, Block 7, Uniontown.
Motion by Pemberton, Second by Ervin, Approved 4-0 to adopt Resolution 2024-1008-1 to sell the west 70’ of Lot 56, Block 7, City of Uniontown as is by accepting offer of $1,000 plus all closing costs
NEW BUSINESS
SEED Grant – We can apply for a $10,000 to $25,000 grant to make improvements to the library/clerk’s office/park amenities.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to apply for grant.
Councilman Ervin will write the grant with the assistance of Clerk Johnson.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to hire Christina Miller to replace Clerk Johnson
Motion by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to discuss non-elected personnel position, the open meeting to resume at 8:07
Open meeting resumed at 8:07. No action from executive session.
Moved by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 8:08PM
Bo Co Republicans Meet Nov. 14
Bourbon Co Republicans will meet Thursday, Nov 14, 2024, 6pm, Ft Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd, Ft Scott, Ks.
Submitted by Debbie Martin, Correspondence Secretary
City of Fort Scott Design Review Advisory Board Meeting
When: November 12th, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: City Hall
Topic for discussion:
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Certificate of Appropriateness for 24 S. National Ave. in Fort Scott submitted for consideration.
The meeting is open to the public and the recording is available to watch on YouTube after the meeting is held.
Submitted by
Mary Wyatt
Planning, Housing, & Business Development Director
City of Fort Scott
FSHS Thespians Announce Auditions for Children’s Christmas Show
The Fort Scott High School Thespians are holding auditions for Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles by Pat Cook.
Auditions are open to children in 1st-8th grades and take place from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 18 OR 19 in the FSHS Auditorium. Children do not need to prepare anything in advance, but should plan to stay for the duration of the audition time on one of the nights. Parents should be present at the beginning for information and to fill out audition forms.
Rehearsals are Nov. 21, Dec. 2-5, and Dec. 10-12 from 6-8 pm. Productions are Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. There is a $30 participation fee for children cast in the show.
Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles is produced by FSHS Theatre Director Angie Bin with direction and design by the FSHS Thespians. Please contact Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622 with any questions.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports November 7
Support Educational Change on Giving Tuesday
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Governor Kelly Announces Commutations, Pardons
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DCF Fort Scott Service Center Moves to 10 S. National, Opens on November 12
DCF Moves Fort Scott Service Center to New Building
Building Opens Nov. 12, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned for Nov. 19
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is moving its Fort Scott Service Center to a new office building. The new location, 10 S. National Ave., Fort Scott, will open to the public Nov. 12.
The new building is a modern workspace designed with comfort and convenience in mind for DCF employees and clients.
The central location provides convenient access to residents in Fort Scott and the surrounding area.
About 29 staff members will be based out of this office. DCF is leasing the building through SilverRock Ventures, LLC, based out of
Junction City.
Phone and fax numbers for the Fort Scott Service Center will remain the same and are being transferred to the new location.
DCF will continue doing business at its current location at the Fort Scott Professional Building, 710 W. Eighth St., through
Thursday, Nov. 7.
Both locations will be closed to the public Friday, Nov. 8, as staff complete the move process. Clients can still call the local
phone number, fax, and use the drop box at the Eighth Street location through Friday.
DCF offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The new office will open for business
Tuesday, Nov. 12.
DCF will celebrate the opening of the new location with a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2-4 p.m. The celebration is open to the public and will include remarks from DCF Secretary Laura Howard and a ribbon-cutting followed by refreshments and guided tours. The service center will remain open for business during the event.
“We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of our new Fort Scott Service Center. While our previous office served us
well, this new location puts us back in the heart of downtown Fort Scott and provides additional safety and comfort for
our staff and clients,” Howard said.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2-4 p.m.
Where: 10 S. National Ave., Fort Scott
What: Remarks from Secretary Laura Howard, ribbon cutting, refreshments and guided tours
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Agenda for the Bourbon County Commission on Nov. 7
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Brandon Whisenhunt
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
November 7, 2024 9:00 a.m.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 10/31/2024
- Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $442,955.86
- Approval of Payroll Totaling $306,687.17
- Casey Brown-SEKCAP Transportation
- Eric Bailey-Executive Session KSA 75-4319 (b)(6)
- Jennifer Hawkins, County Clerk
- KWORCC Voting Delegate
- Election Update
- Commission Comments
- Adjourn Meeting
Executive Session Justifications:
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 the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting
would jeopardize such security measures.