Residents in a portion of Bourbon County have been issued a boil water advisory by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
The boil order is for people in northwest Bourbon County, from west of 95th Road to the Allen County line and north of Highway 54 to the Linn County line, according to Jack Ripper, the Water Operator for Rural Water District #4.
“The tower pressure got too low at Soldier Street and 60th,” Ripper said.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued a boil water advisory for the Bourbon County Rural District #4 public water supply system located in Bourbon County on January 20, according to a press release.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on January 20 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure due to an equipment malfunction at the water treatment plant. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 620-224-8095, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service
Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at [email protected] or call 785-564-6767.
Starlite FCE held their January meeting at the Presbyterian Village meeting room. President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order and led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Twelve members were in attendance and reported that they had volunteered twenty-four hours and had recycled 50 pounds.
Glenda Miller recognized the January birthday which were Deb Lust, Karen Peery and Terri Williams. She also read a Thank you letter from the Veterans Hospital thanking us for the 151 Christmas cards we had sent. The members had all brought Valentine card this month to send to the VA as well. Glenda also announced that Taylor Bailey had accepted a new job as Director of Marketing for FSCC.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Doris Ericson presented the Treasurer’s report, she reported that the club had donated $191 to Preferred Living and had purchased wreaths for 2025 Wreaths across America to be placed on graves in the National Cemetery. Glenda presented the Citizenship moment with information on Martin Luther King and Facts about Kansas which will be celebrating its 164 birthday January 29th. It was also announced that Starlite had tied for 2nd place in the Christmas Tree decorating contest at Presbyterian Village.
Old business consisted of passing out the new program books that had been filled out and reporting that the State report was done and had been turned in.
New business for the club was deciding on what lessons to focus on for this year. The club selected the lessons of “Brain Food and Hospice” for their focus.
Doris Ericson moved that the meeting be adjourned, Deb Lust seconded the motion, meeting adjourned.
After the meeting Taylor Bailey presented the program on “Autism”, she informed us that Autism has a wide spectrum of symptoms and severity.
Refreshments of sherbert, cookies, donut holes, nuts, M&M and water were provided by Del Parks, Letha Johnson and Taylor Bailey and enjoyed by all.
Prepared by
Terri Williams
FCE Clubs are partners with Kansa State University Extension to strengthen individuals, families and communities through educational support, leadership development and community service.
Bourbon County Courthouse 210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701
Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Brandon Whisenhunt, Chairman
1st District Commissioner
David Beerbower, Vice-Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Leroy Kruger
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room 210 S National Ave.
January 20, 2025, 5:30 PM
I. Call Meeting to Order
a. Roll Call
b. Pledge of Allegiance
c. Prayer
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes from 01/13/25
IV. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of 2024 Accounts Payable Totaling $84,912.79
V. Old Business
a. Resolution for Rules of Decorum for Public Forums
b. Resolution for Meeting Rules of Order
c. Resolution for Commissioner Code of Conduct
d. Revisit Salary Schedule for Appointed and Elected Officials – Commissioner Kruger
e. Resolution 07-25 Enacting a Moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Projects (Approved
01/13/25) corrections completed for signature
f. Resolution for Floodplain Management Revision to Regulations (Public Hearing Held
01/13/25)
g. Set Date for Work Session for Public Works
VI. Public Comments for Items Not on The Agenda
VII. New Business
a. Executive Session K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(3) County Counselor Candidate Matthew Bonner
b. Executive Session K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(3) County Counselor Candidate Jacob Bielenberg
c. Termination of Decommissioning Agreement with Kingbird Solar Energy, LLC
d. Termination of Road Use & Maintenance Agreement with Kingbird Solar Energy, LLC
e. Termination of Decommissioner Agreement with Kingbird Solar Energy, LLC Pursuant to
Section 3.1 of the Decommissioning Agreement
f. County Clerk – 2024 End of Year Financial Review & Transfers
g. Commissioner Comments
VIII. Adjournment
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01 COUNTY COMMISSIONDept:
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165870 12/31/2024 DRAFT:ENTRY OF APPEARANCE/ORDER FOR EXTENSION/PREP
OF CORRESPONDENCE/MONITOR PLEADINGS FILED/MONITOR
CORRESPONDENCE/PHONE AND EMAIL
COMMUNICATIONS/LEGAL RESEARCH/DRAFT
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Total for Fund: 001 : $29,485.86
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02 COUNTY CLERKDept:
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59296 1/13/2025 DECEMBER MONTHLY CONTRACT: TOTAL COMBINED
BLACK/COLOR COPIES
$42.60GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 001025200 CLERK CONTRACTUAL SVCS14010
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59296 1/13/2025 DECEMBER MONTHLY CONTRACT: TOTAL COMBINED
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$47.54GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 001035200 TREASURER CONTRACTUAL SV14010
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04 COUNTY ATTORNEYDept:
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59227 12/30/2024 2 TK-1162 TONERS FOR P2040DW
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BLACK/COLOR COPIES
$10.64GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 001045200 ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL SVC14010
851272433 1/1/2025 ONLINE/SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION CHARGES 12/1/24-12/31/24
$553.79THOMSON REUTERS – WEST 001045200 ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL SVC######
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05 COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDSDept:
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59296 1/13/2025 DECEMBER MONTHLY CONTRACT: TOTAL COMBINED
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$30.50GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 001055200 REGISTER OF DEEDS CONT SV14010
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Total for Fund: 001 : $29,485.86
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08 COUNTY CORONERDept:
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C12934A 12/12/2024 TRANSPORT SERVICE TO FRONTIER FORENSICS
$376.00CHAPPEL CREMATORY, LLC 001085200 CORONER CONTRACTUAL SVCS######
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Total for Fund: 001 : $29,485.86
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10 DISTRICT COURTDept:
Fund: 001 GENERAL FUND
1/7/25 1/7/2025 TRAVEL RT FROM HOME TO BBCO 12/9/24 & 12/23/24
$150.08AMBER LANGE 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
1685 1/1/2025 REVIEW PETITION,CUSTODY ORDER,COURT
REPORTS,OUTLINE,INFO FROM COURT/ATTEND AND CONDUCT
STATUS CONFERENCE BY ZOOM
$108.00AMY ROSS LAW LLC 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
1684 1/1/2025 REVIEW PETITION,CUSTODY ORDER,COURT
REPORTS,OUTLINE/PREPARE FOR STATUS
CONFERENCE/PHONE CONFERENCES/APPEAR BY
ZOOM/REVIEW INFO FROM COURT/PREPARE EMAIL
$336.00AMY ROSS LAW LLC 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
731025 12/31/2024 DISTRICT COURT:5 GAL BOTTLED WATER DELIV/DELIVERY
FEE/COOLER RENTAL 1/1-1/31/ PAPER STATEMENT FEE
$74.00CULLIGAN OF JOPLIN 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
564085-0 12/30/2024 TONER
$249.99ETTINGER’S 001105300 DISTRICT COURT COMMODITIES5800
38247673 1/3/2025 AGREEMENT 017-1649638-000:XEROX VERSALINK B7035 COPIER
$169.15GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
6191 1/7/2025 INTAKE OF NEW FILE/PREPARE FOR COURT/COURT
APPEARANCES/TELEPHONE CALLS FROM CLIENT
$312.00HARTLEY LAW GROUP LLC 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
BBCO010225 1/2/2025 REIMBURSEMENT OF OFFICE 365 G3 SOFTWARE
LICENSES/SERVICE PERIOD: 9/1/24-8/31/25
$2,450.00KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
8009495052 12/31/2024 SELECT PURGE SERVICE 12/11/2024
$905.74SHRED-IT USA LLC 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
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851373041 1/1/2025 SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCT CHARGES
$1,419.97THOMSON REUTERS – WEST 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
11318 12/8/2023 STANDARD INTERPRETATION 12/8/23/MILEAGE
$246.30TRANSLATIONPERFECT.COM 001105200 DISTRICT COURT CONTRACTUA######
12/31/24 12/31/2024 RECEIVE,REVIEW,REPLY TO EMAILS/CALLS FROM
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REPORTS/PREPARE FOR TRIAL/REVIEW MOTION
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11 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSDept:
Fund: 001 GENERAL FUND
149G-41VD-WH3P 12/5/2024 BRUSHLESS SDS-PLUS ROTARY HAMMER KIT/SDS-PLUS ROTARY
HAMMER DRILL BITS&CHISELS SET
$23.50AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 001115300 EM. PREP. COMMODITIES######
14TX-XHXJ-G3H6 12/9/2024 UBIQUITI USW-ULTRA-60W/CABLE MATTERS 5-PACK SINGLE
GANG LOW VOLTAGE SURFACE MOUNT BACKBOX/DEWALT
DRILL BIT SET/JUNCTION BOX/WEATHERPROOF OUTLET
BOX/SPIRAL FLUTE THREAD TAP/T-HANDLE TAP WRENCH
$345.04AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 001115300 EM. PREP. COMMODITIES######
1JJD-KDHJ-T1X9 12/18/2024 BRUSHLESS SDS-PLUS ROTARY HAMMER KIT
$279.99AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 001115300 EM. PREP. COMMODITIES######
59296 1/13/2025 DECEMBER MONTHLY CONTRACT: TOTAL COMBINED
BLACK/COLOR COPIES
$52.24GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 001115200 EM. PREP. CONTRACTUALSVCS14010
$700.77Subtotal for Department: 11 :
Total for Fund: 001 : $29,485.86
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15 I TDept:
Fund: 001 GENERAL FUND
137D-3NFM-6CTC 12/9/2024 SPIGEN TOUGH ARMOR GALAXY S24 CASE/SPIGEN TOUGH
ARMOR MAGFIT IPHONE 15 CASE
$71.97AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 001155300 I/T COMMODITIES######
163N-YQV9-3PG4 12/16/2024 LENOVO THINKPAD PRESENTER MOUSE
$73.51AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 001155300 I/T COMMODITIES######
1997-9PXC-VQ3K 12/18/2024 USB-C TO HDMI ADAPTER/LENOVO THINKPAD SLEEVE
$32.68AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 001155300 I/T COMMODITIES######
1WXX-DP3P-6XPT 12/23/2024 DYMO LABELWRITER/DYMO AUTHENTIC LW WHITE MAILING
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$129.98AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 001155300 I/T COMMODITIES######
6100818985 12/10/2024 ACCT#00002 IPADS:BILL SUMMARY 11/14-12/10
$73.38VERIZON WIRELESS 001155200 I/T CONTRACTUAL SVCS######
6101360489 12/17/2024 ACCT#00002 IT PHONES: BILL SUMMARY 11/18-12/17
$95.68VERIZON WIRELESS 001155200 I/T CONTRACTUAL SVCS######
$477.20Subtotal for Department: 15 :
Total for Fund: 001 : $29,485.86
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18 JUVENILE DETENTIONDept:
Fund: 001 GENERAL FUND
7588 12/31/2024 MONTHLY DETENTION FEE:12/1/24-12/31/24
$8,219.00SEK REGIONAL JUVENILE DET. CTR 001185200 JUVENILE CONTRACTUAL SVCS18100
$8,219.00Subtotal for Department: 18 :
Total for Fund: 001 : $29,485.86
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39 FINANCEDept:
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42348531 1/13/2025 W2 RECCPYOLY 4UP ENV P50
$137.37QUILL CORPORATION 001395300 FINANCE COMMODITIES16700
$137.37Subtotal for Department: 39 :
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43 COURTHOUSE GENERALDept:
Fund: 001 GENERAL FUND
1-2694-12-202412 1/13/2025 NATIONAL/20TH:DECEMBER 2024 GAS TRANSPORT
$1,197.17BLUEMARK ENERGY, LLC 001435200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES######
12/17/24 12/17/2024 COUNTY HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
$1,960.00COMMON GROUND 001435200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES######
324144 1/8/2025 MONTHLY CHARGE:$6/PERSON FOR 37 PEOPLE 12/1/24
$222.00COMPLIANCEONE 001435200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES256
253037 12/31/2024 TROUBLESHOOT YORK RTU 104
$667.00DESIGN MECHANICAL, INC. 001435200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES442
6346763564 1/10/25 1/10/2025 108 W 2ND
$213.25EVERGY 001435200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES21950
1820253773 1/13/25 1/13/2025 210 S NATIONAL AVE
$2,923.72EVERGY 001435200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES21950
2630283128 1/13/25 1/13/2025 221 S JUDSON
$44.24EVERGY 001435200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES21950
59296 1/13/2025 DECEMBER MONTHLY CONTRACT: TOTAL COMBINED
BLACK/COLOR COPIES
$48.79GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 001435200 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES14010
$7,276.17Subtotal for Department: 43 :
Total for Fund: 001 : $29,485.86
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00 Non-DepartmentalDept:
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$8.35GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 016005200 APPRAISER CONTRACTUAL SVC14010
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Total for Fund: 016 : $8.35
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00 Non-DepartmentalDept:
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5013-7TGP-YT3T 12/31/2024 4TH QUARTER SALES TAX
$232.28SALES TAX-KDOR 024005200 BRIDGE/CULVERT CONT. SVCS17550
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Total for Fund: 024 : $232.28
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00 Non-DepartmentalDept:
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6471314957 12/11/2024 THINKPAD X12 GEN 2 DETACHABLE INTEL/2Y PREMIER SUPPORT
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6471430312 12/21/2024 THINKPAD X12 DETACHABLE CASE
$28.99LENOVO (UNITED STATES) INC. 026005400 COMPUTER EQ RESERVE C.OUT######
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Total for Fund: 026 : $1,653.64
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CBG32999 10/24/2024 SUPPORT SERVICE FEES 12/29/24-12/28/25
$19,106.50CLEAR BALLOT GROUP, INC. 062005200 ELECTION CONTRACTUAL SVCS######
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$8,589.25SEKAN PRINTING COMPANY INC. 062005200 ELECTION CONTRACTUAL SVCS18300
53567 1/17/2025 2024 PRIMARY BALLOTS
$4,906.93SEKAN PRINTING COMPANY INC. 062005200 ELECTION CONTRACTUAL SVCS18300
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Total for Fund: 062 : $32,602.68
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8139 12/31/2024 DECEMBER PORTA POTTY RENTAL
$75.00SKITCH’S INC 108005200 LANDFILL CONTRACTUAL SVCS18978
1/31/2025 12/31/2024 4TH QUARTER LANDFILL TONNAGE
$821.60SW MGMT FUND-KDHE 108005200 LANDFILL CONTRACTUAL SVCS19775
2906 12/30/2024 TIRE DISPOSAL 5.35 TONS @ $185.00
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Total for Fund: 108 : $1,886.35
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1-2694-12-202412 1/13/2025 NATIONAL/20TH:DECEMBER 2024 GAS TRANSPORT
$1,133.83BLUEMARK ENERGY, LLC 120005200003 SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL######
3453 DEMKO 12/31/24 12/31/2024 MEALS DURING INMATE TRANSPORT
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2996 HAWPE 12/31/24 12/31/2024 FUEL
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9895 SHULER 12/31/24 12/31/2024 MEAL
$24.46CARD SERVICES 120005300003 SEKRCC COMMODITIES2751
9542 RODRIGUEZ 12/31/24 12/31/2024 JACKET/HERNIA BELT
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$144.84CARD SERVICES 120005300 SHERIFF COMMODITIES2751
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$3,944.30EVERGY 120005200003 SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL21950
019417 10/12/2024 AIR SEPARATOR/FLANG BOLT PACK/PROPRESS
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$57.73GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 120005200 SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL14010
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$48.93GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 120005200003 SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL14010
464483 12/31/2024 BATH TISSUE/ROLL TOWEL/LAUNDRY DETERGENT/FUEL CHARGE
$984.42HENRY KRAFT, INC. 120005300003 SEKRCC COMMODITIES8619
40879 9/23/2024 BATTERY X2
$155.62K & K AUTO PARTS INC. 120005300 SHERIFF COMMODITIES9900
8864 1/9/25 1/9/2025 293 E 20TH ST
$611.57KANSAS GAS SERVICE 120005200003 SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL10400
5201-422340 11/7/2024 BATTERIES/OIL PAN/BRAKE PADS
$364.32LOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC. 120005300 SHERIFF COMMODITIES12100
5201-422353 11/7/2024 FREE ALL/PAINTED ROTOR
$138.65LOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC. 120005300 SHERIFF COMMODITIES12100
5201-422413 11/8/2024 OIL PAN RETURN
($74.79)LOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC. 120005300 SHERIFF COMMODITIES12100
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5201-422975 11/21/2024 BATTERY/WASHER FLUID CAP/WASHER SOLVENT
$207.96LOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC. 120005300 SHERIFF COMMODITIES12100
0198-331891 11/16/2024 LAKE BOAT BATTERY
$90.72O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 120005300 SHERIFF COMMODITIES15000
12/18/24 12/18/2024 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCH EVAL
$450.00TIDEMANN ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATION LL 120005200 SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL######
$15,290.13Subtotal for Department: 00 :
Total for Fund: 120 : $15,290.13
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12538456 12/10/2024 CORE #M84
$177.21HERITAGE TRACTOR, INC. 200005300 NOXIOUS WEED COMMODITIES######
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Total for Fund: 200 : $177.21
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24-00842 10/18/2024 TOW 2009 FORD
$652.50A1 TOWING & RECOVERY LLC 220005200 ROAD & BRIDGE CONTRACTUAL######
170301 12/23/2024 WIRE FEE FOR BUCKLEY POWDER INVOICE
$30.00BOURBON COUNTY TREASURER 220005200 ROAD & BRIDGE CONTRACTUAL2450
59296 1/13/2025 DECEMBER MONTHLY CONTRACT: TOTAL COMBINED
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$48.79GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 220005200 ROAD & BRIDGE CONTRACTUAL14010
8139 12/31/2024 DECEMBER PORTA POTTY RENTAL
$320.00SKITCH’S INC 220005200 ROAD & BRIDGE CONTRACTUAL18978
8139 12/31/2024 DECEMBER PORTA POTTY RENTAL
$150.00SKITCH’S INC 220005200001 ELM CREEK CONTRACTUAL18978
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Total for Fund: 220 : $1,201.29
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12/6/24 12/6/2024 DUAL PURPOSE CANINE TRAINING/DRUG DETECTION AND
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Total for Fund: 257 : $800.00
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$1,500.00CITY OF FORT SCOTT 375245200 AMBULANCE SERVICES CONTR3475
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001 $29,485.86GENERAL FUND
016 $8.35APPRAISERS
024 $232.28BRIDGE & CULVERT
026 $1,653.64COMP EQUIP RESERVE FU
062 $32,602.68ELECTION
108 $1,886.35LANDFILL
120 $15,290.13COUNTY SHERIFF/CORRE
200 $177.21NOXIOUS WEED
220 $1,201.29ROAD AND BRIDGE
222 $75.00ROAD & BRIDGE SALES T
257 $800.00SHRF TRUST FORFEITURE
375 $1,500.00AMBULANCE SERVICE
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Dr. Ethan Couch, 23, is a new associate doctor with Dr. Kaylee Clifton. He began duties on January 14.
Couch graduated from Nevada High School in 2019, received his associate’s degree from Crowder College, Nevada, and then went to Cleaveland University in Kansas City, earning a bachelor’s degree in human biology. He then enrolled in the school’s Doctor of Chiropractic program in 2020 and graduated in December 2024.
“I did a year of training with the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in K.C. with the clerkship program,” he said. “I got to meet with doctors- neurosurgeons, pharmacists, occupational therapists and orthosurgeons- and ask questions to have a better understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment options.”
“I knew I wanted to be in the medical field, but wanted to provide conservative treatment for musculoskeletal conditions,” he said.
“Conservative treatment is non-invasive therapeutic exercise or adjustments, anything that doesn’t stretch into injections, surgery or medications.”
So far, the best part of the job is “Getting to know the patients and providing quality care that helps with day-to-day life.”
Couch and his wife live in Nevada, MO are expecting their first child, a son, on April 1.
Dr. Kaylee Clifton is returning in February, following maternity leave.
On February 1, Couch’s hours will be from Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday from one Saturday a month from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Clifton Chiropractic office is located at 203 E. Third, Fort Scott and can be reached at 620.644.5000.
The City of Fort Scott and the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team have collaborated to develop a Business Environment Scan Initiative in a concerted and focused effort to build vital relationships with our community’s local businesses, and educate our respective entities about pertinent information of business operations and future goals.
While it is important to dedicate time towards recruiting new businesses to Fort Scott, it is of our utmost priority to retain the businesses that are already established and have spent years, if not decades, choosing Fort Scott as their base of operations.
Our local economy relies on the solid foundation that our crucial and valued local businesses have built, and we owe it to them to be mindful of not just their current successes and struggles, but also of opportunities to assist them in any way possible.
If you represent business in Fort Scott, Kansas, we hope you will take part in this detailed and in-depth survey.
We have compiled a list of over 200 local businesses and have attempted to identify current contact information, but if you wish to participate and have not received an email with survey information included from Mary Wyatt, Jody Love, or Justin Miles by January 24th, please send an email to [email protected] with the name of your business and your updated contact details.
Submitted by Mary Wyatt
Planning, Housing, & Business Development Director for
The Bourbon County Arts Council announces its Call for Entries for the 33rd Annual Fine Arts Competition and Exhibit, to be held at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, Thursday, March 6th, through Saturday, March 15th.
The mixed media competition is open to artists aged 16 and older. Categories include Ceramics, Drawing and Graphics (Pencil, Pen, Ink), Fiber Art, Glasswork, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting (Oil & Acrylic), Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor.
A “Theme” category has been added; this year’s theme is “Bridge the Gap”. \
An artist may create a piece in any of the above media categories, as it relates to the theme.
Entry fees are $7.50 per piece for Bourbon County Arts Council members and $10.00 per piece for non-members.
PLEASE NOTE: In the past, artists were permitted to enter a total of five pieces, with 3 pieces allowed in any one category. Due to space limitations and the growth of this exhibit, artists now may submit a total of FOUR pieces, with 3 of those allowed in a single category. Entry deadline and payment are due by February 28th, 2025.
Cash awards totaling greater than $3500.00 will be made, for Best of Show in 2D and 3D, First and Second Place winners in each category, and a Popular Vote winner.
Entry forms may be requested by contacting Deb Anderson at 620-224-8650 or [email protected], or Deb Halsey at 620-224-0684 or [email protected] .
PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting pieces shipped to BCAC for entry into the exhibit.
The schedule for this year’s Exhibit is as follows: Entry forms and payment, as stated above, are due by February 28th. No late entries will be accepted.
Artwork will be received at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on Sunday, March 2nd, between 1 and 4 pm.
Juror critique of the artwork will occur on Wednesday, March 5th; this is closed to artists and the public.
Artists are invited to attend the Chamber Coffee hosted by the BCAC on Thursday, March 6th at 8:00 am at the Ellis Center.
A reception will be held that evening from 6:00-8:00 pm for participating artists and the Jurors; this reception is open to the public as well.
The Exhibit will be open for public viewing on Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th, as well as Monday, March 10th-Friday March 14th from noon until 7:00 pm.
It will also be open Saturdays March 8th and March 15th, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Artists may pick up their work on Saturday, March 15th between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. The Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center is located at 2108 Horton St., Fort Scott, Kansas.
Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2401 S. Horton.
The north wing, east side of the Bourbon County Courthouse.
Two new commissioners began their duties at the Jan. 13th meeting, wrapping it up by voting unanimously for a 48 month moratorium on solar projects.
The new commission consists of Brandon Whisenhunt for District 1, David Beerbower for District 2, and Leroy Kruger for District 3.
The meeting began with a Flood Plane Management Public Hearing.
Brian Allen of Bourbon County Emergency Management explained that every time the federal government changes the flood maps, the county has to redo the resolution to allow those who live in the flood plane to have flood insurance.
Regarding the changes to the maps, he said that more territory went out than came in to the flood plane.
The new maps will be available for public viewing at the courthouse until the next commissioner meeting on Jan. 20.
The commission tabled the flood plane resolution until the Jan. 20 meeting.
Brian Allen also reported on a study from Texas A&M about the dangers of lithium ion battery fires associated with solar projects, but said he was still searching for information on panel fires.
During public comments, Pete Hornsby asked the commission to consider all the citizens of Bourbon County. He expressed faith in the commission.
Nick Grand spoke about the commissioners’ time. “I have full faith you’re going to do your jobs to the fullest…You got a lot on your plate,” he said. He encouraged them not to devalue their time in light of the importance of family and the brevity of life. Grand claimed that Bourbon County commissioners are already underpaid, compared to nearby counties and should consider, if possible, giving themselves a raise to previous pay levels or even above.
Theresa Davenport, president, and Corey Bryars, VP of the board of Care to Share gave an update to the county about what their organization has been doing to help cancer victims in Bourbon, Lynn, and Crawford Counties. They were not requesting anything from the county.
Board Members: Richard Long, Leah Lewis, Clay Campbell were also at the meeting. Clay Campbell gave a brief testimony of how much Care to Share helped his family during cancer. He joined the organization as soon as he was able to retire. He asked those in attendance to please consider volunteering and donating items to fundraisers. “It’s been a good adventure.”
Care the Share was founded in 2007. It covers Bourbon, Lynn, and Crawford Counties and is 100% volunteer based. Their mission is to provide friendship and support through emotional and financial assistance to cancer fighters and their care givers because we care to share.
Intake coordinators assess needs on an individual basis from financial help to physical help. “We want to help people financially, but we want to help them emotionally too,” said Davenport.
Davenport encouraged those present to volunteer in a number of ways. “Anybody can do anything.”
Care to Share now has a van and a ride coordinator, Dale Cathy. They also facilitate a cancer support group meeting four times a year. The next one is March 1.
Bryars reported that in 2024 Care to Share gave $100,000 back to the community, as they did in 2022 and 2023. He explained that means about 10 times per day, someone is having a need met by Care to Share.
Money is raised by donations and memorials. Largest donation was $5000, but the bulk of the $300,000 raised over the last three years was in small increments that “all add up.” Money also comes in from grants. “Timken threw a $70,000 grant our way last year,” Bryars said, earmarked for a mobile community stage, which Care to Share now has available to loan to the community for a donation.
He listed a number of fundraising events with sponsors, including FortFest, a golf event, and February Fling this Feb. 15 with a piano player who does Elton John- and Billy Joel- type tributes. He said they are hoping for more help alongside the city of Fort Scott to host events and performers from outside the area to bring in more funds as well.
Bourbon County is the largest recipient of funds from Care to Share and donations from the county match expenditures within it.
Because of God and the community’s help, “We’ve never had to turn anybody down,” said Davenport.
“We’ve given out over $1.6 million dollars back to the community since founding,” said Bryars. “$20 at a time. I mean, it’s hard for me to comprehend.”
Care to Share has moved into new office at 9 E. Wall and will have a community open house soon. They are open for walk-ins, Mon. Wed. Fri. 11-2. There is also Care to Share merchandise for sale and plans to have other vendors selling items with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Care to Share. Through subletting some of the space and donations, current rent for the space is costing Care to Share nothing out of pocket other than utilities.
The commission held three separate executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel. They also spoke in executive session with County Counselor Candidate Bob Johnson. Who lives in Humbolt and has been practicing law for 28 years, and county counselor for 24 years. No other candidates for the position attended the meeting.
No action was taken to fill the vacant position.
The monthly report from public works included annual interim bridge inspections, mandated by KDOT, with 22 structures due for inspect. Commission voted, per recommendation to hire Schwab Eton to do the inspections as they have for the last 20 years for $11,025.
The Blake Quarry blast last week produced 47000 tons. They are now waiting for weather to cooperate to start crushing the rock.
There will be a FEMA flood followup meeting Thursday to get back on track after the holidays and get funding brought in.
Ice storm went really well as far as the county’s work goes, pre-treating for faster melt-off after the event with a salt gravel mix.
Regarding the snow storm dropping 3-5 inches of wet snow, which packed down and slicked up, the county was able to clear and plow the roads by the afternoon.
Whisenhunt mention an accident on Yale Road which brought up the question of having the county grade gravel roads in snow and ice. Beerbower suggested a work session to assess what the current plan and any changes.
The commission expressed gratitude to road crews for their hard work during the storms.
County Clerk Susan Walker spoke to the commission about a number of items. She mentioned that there are lots of statutes that the commission and other elected officials are governed by, and gave the commissioners a collection of laws that apply to commission for publication, public hearings, etc.
Susan Walker said Amy Kramer said the State messed up in distributing tax funds to the county. Bourbon County received a distribution that should have gone to cities in the county, “so we’ll have to cut checks to them,” Walker explained. Then they will have to move the money that goes into public works in the public safety fund. “We have a lot of fixing we’ve got to do,” she said.
Walker explained that Freeman contract audit committee Payment of $500,000 cannot be made from sale tax, since it’s not the county’s money, they really only have $50,000, which would be the December distribution for the sales tax funds.
“What I need you guys to make a motion on is for me to reallocate the sales tax money that was already spent for Freeman to be taken out of the general equipment reserve fund in the amount of $114,837.39,” she said.
That takes the general reserve fund down to $48,517.95 as of the end of 2024.
The next hiccup, she said, is that the county has not gotten a contract back from Freeman, so the commission needs to create a point of contact for Freeman. “I’m kind of uncomfortable because we have sent money to them, so we need to get on this as soon as possible,” she said.
Leroy Kruger was made the point of contact for Freeman going forward.
The commissioners also approved a salary resolution for elected and appointed officials, the heads of departments.
Walker explained that the County Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds are underpaid in Bourbon County compared to similar counties, and the new schedule brings the pay up to a more comparable pay rate. This was made possible because the various departments did a good job of keeping a carryover in their budgets this last year. The sheriff has been increased from $60,000 to $70,000. County Attorney and EMS director have received increases as well.
Beerbower asked about pay raises for corrections officers and public works employees. He also asked for another week to look at the numbers.
Whisenhunt said he had been one of those who worked hard to put together the 2025 budget, which allows for this new pay schedule and he wanted to approve it.
Kruger made the motion to approve the resolution. It carried 2/1 with Beerbower voting against.
Human Resources liaison for the county commission is now Kruger.
During commissioner comments Beerbower made a motion to discuss a moratorium on solar.
He then read a rough draft of a resolution he had written, based on a template from other counties doing the same thing, regarding a non-expiring moratorium on the construction and operation of solar projects commonly referred to as the Hinton Creek, Kingsburg, and Tennison Creek solar projects, and all other similar projects. The resolution mentioned that these cannot be effectively responded to by the Bourbon County fire department to negate such risks to the public health and welfare of the citizens of the county.
Whisenhunt explained that Bourbon Co rural fire is not equipped to fight a solar panel fire. Turnout gear alone is $3700 per fireman, let alone the pumps and equipment. The county doesn’t have the budget to bring it up to that standard.
A citizen handed out a copy of a lawyer-reviewed resolution for a 48 month moratorium.
Whisenhunt made the motion to adopt the resolution to enact a moratorium on solar projects for 48 months, good until Jan. 13, 2029, and the commission approved it unanimously.
Beerbower shared his vision statement for Bourbon County, ” I envision a board of leaders where the same old same old is not an option, where innovation and traditional values together cultivate a thriving community fostering growth in our future generations.”
Kruger said his vision is to give the voice back to the people and offer an attentive ear, doing the best he can to make a good decision that benefits the majority.
Whisenhunt thanked the county for their support and asked that the citizens would “keep letting us know what we’re doing wrong and right so we know what direction to go.”
The newly sworn-in Bourbon County officials. Submitted photo.
The newly sworn-in Bourbon County elected officials are from left Sheriff Bill Martin, District 2 Commissioner David Beerbower, District Court Judge Mark A. Ward, District 3 Commissioner Leroy Kruger, Attorney James Crux, and County Clerk Susan Walker. The submitted photo was from January 13.
County Commissioner District 1 Brandon Whisenhunt and Register of Deeds Lora Holdridge were unable to attend the ceremony and were sworn in by the County Clerk.
USD 235 and SEK Interlocal 637 offer Child Find screenings to locate, identify, and evaluate all children who may have a disability in the areas of fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, communication, adaptive, and personal/social skills development.
For children ages 3-5, developmental screenings clinics will be offered at West Bourbon Elementary the morning of Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Appointments can also be made as needed in the months of September, December, February, and April.
If you would like to schedule an appointment for this screening clinic, please contact either Julie Akins or Jennifer Vaughn at (620) 235-3155.
