|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Category Archives: Bourbon County
December 1, 2025 Bourbon County Commission Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Agenda: December 1, 2025
Location: Bourbon County Commission Chambers, 210 S National Ave. Date & Time: Monday, December 01, 2025, 5:30 PM (PDF Page 1)
I. Opening Protocol (PDF Page 1)
-
Call Meeting to Order
-
Roll Call
-
Pledge of Allegiance
-
Prayer
II. Approval of Agenda (PDF Page 1)
III. Approval of Minutes (unofficial until approved) (PDF Page 1)
-
Minutes from November 17, 2025, and November 18, 2025
IV. Recognition (PDF Page 1)
-
St. Luke’s Award – EMS
V. Consent Agenda (PDF Page 1)
-
Approval of November 21, 2025 Accounts Payable: $93,276.25
-
Approval of November 26, 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll: $327,304.73
VI. Executive Session (PDF Page 1)
-
Executive session pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy – Jennifer Hawkins
VII. Public Comments (PDF Page 1)
VIII. Old Business (PDF Page 1)
-
Sale Tax
-
2026 Benefits – Susan Walker (HSA, FSA, COBRA)
-
Longevity – Susan Walker
-
Lines of Communication – Susan Walker
-
Road Closure Application – Patricia Daniels
-
Schwab-Eaton Engineering Services Agreement – Dustin Hall/Kenny Allen
-
190th Street Benefit District – Johnson
-
Sanitation Discussion – Beerbower
-
Handbook Discussion – Tran
-
BBCO Planning Commission Moratorium
IX. New Business (PDF Page 1)
X. Build Agenda for Following Meeting (PDF Page 1)
XI. Commission Comments (PDF Page 1)
XII. Adjournment (PDF Page 1)
📋 Information Packet Summary
Minutes from November 17, 2025 (PDF Pages 3-6)
-
Key Topics Discussed: Health insurance options (facing a 17% rise in claims and higher premiums), longevity pay (general fund does not have enough budget room), aging vehicle fleet and infrastructure investment, asphalt plant repairs, a potential moratorium on new commercial/industrial businesses, and an engineering service agreement for a bridge project (PDF Page 3).
-
Decisions Made/Action Taken:
-
Approved the Enterprise Fleet Management Agreement to lease 11 vehicles for the sheriff’s department, funded through the jail sales tax (PDF Page 4).
-
Tabled the discussion on longevity pay to a special meeting the next day (November 18, 2025) (PDF Page 5).
-
Approved a letter of support for the Tri-Valley Coordinated Transit District’s transportation grant application (PDF Page 4, 6).
-
Approved a real property tax relief application for a total loss property (PDF Page 5-6).
-
Approved benefit Option D presented by Don Doherty for benefit plans and contributions (PDF Page 5).
-
Tabled the Bourbon County Planning Commission Moratorium until the next meeting (PDF Page 4).
-
Approved the lease agreement for 11 vehicles for the Sheriff out of the Jail sales tax fund for $399,216 (PDF Page 5).
-
Minutes from November 18, 2025 – Special Meeting (PDF Pages 7-8)
-
Key Topics Discussed: Resolution to break a tie in a Uniontown council race, revisions to meeting rules (including public comments on agenda items), increase in dental insurance contributions, and funding for employee longevity pay (PDF Page 7).
-
Decisions Made/Action Taken:
-
Approved Resolution 35-25, breaking a tie in the Uniontown Council race with Stewart Troutman winning (PDF Page 7).
-
Voted to repeal Resolution 34-25 and replace it with Resolution 36-25, which allows public comments on agenda items (PDF Page 7).
-
Approved the employer taking on the increase in dental insurance contributions for 2026 with BCBS, resulting in a $4,000 increase to the county’s budget (PDF Page 7-8).
-
Approved funding the $55,100 longevity pay by moving $305,000 from the jail sales tax fund to the Sheriff’s operational fund, and then moving $55,100 from the Sheriff’s operational fund to the general fund (PDF Page 7-8).
-
Accounts Payable and Payroll Details (PDF Pages 9-44)
-
Total Accounts Payable (11.21.25): $93,276.25 (PDF Page 22, 34)
-
The largest single fund expense was Road and Bridge at $46,986.12 (PDF Page 22).
-
The second largest was County Sheriff/Correctional at $25,454.04 (PDF Page 22).
-
-
Total Accounts Payable & Payroll (11.26.25): $327,304.73 (PDF Page 43, 44)
-
The largest single fund total was Employee Benefit expenses at $92,651.97 (PDF Page 43).
-
The second largest was County Sheriff/Correctional at $71,932.69 (PDF Page 43).
-
The Road and Bridge fund total was $47,575.12 (PDF Page 43).
-
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Details
-
Administrator Proposal: Presented by ABY Benefits LLC for Section 125 (FSA/DCAP/POP), HSA, and COBRA administration (PDF Page 45).
-
2026 HSA Contribution Limits:
-
Single Coverage: $4,400 (or $5,400 with $1,000 catch-up for age 55+) (PDF Page 52, 59).
-
Family Coverage: $8,750 (or $9,750 with $1,000 catch-up for age 55+) (PDF Page 52, 59).
-
Requires enrollment in a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a minimum deductible of $1,700 for Single or $3,400 for Family (PDF Page 52).
-
-
FSA Contribution Limits for 2025:
-
Health FSA (Medical Expenses): $3,300 (PDF Page 46). Note: The enrollment booklet lists the maximum as $3,400 (PDF Page 64).
-
Dependent Care FSA (DCAP): $5,000 (PDF Page 46, 77). Note: The enrollment booklet lists the maximum as $7,500 (PDF Page 64).
-
-
FSA Details: Contributions are pre-tax, reducing taxable income and FICA taxes (PDF Page 46, 64). The benefit is subject to a “use-it-or-lose-it” rule, unless the plan allows up to a $680 carryover or a 2.5-month grace period (cannot have both carryover and grace period) (PDF Page 65, 78).
-
COBRA Administration: Federal law mandates continued benefits for employees experiencing a qualifying event (PDF Page 46). Consequences for non-compliance include fines up to $100/day to the IRS and up to $110/day to the Qualified Beneficiary (PDF Page 46).
Bourbon County Planning Commission Moratorium (PDF Page 86)
-
The Planning Committee unanimously recommended an immediate moratorium requiring any new commercial or industrial business that is not agricultural in nature and is located in unincorporated areas of the county to obtain a special use permit before commencing operations (PDF Page 86).
-
Purpose: To protect the county and residents while the Planning Committee develops more detailed and comprehensive zoning regulations (PDF Page 86).
The Bourbon County Coalition Agenda for December 3
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2025 1:00 PM
Scottview Conference Room
315 S. Scott Ave
- Welcome:
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Program: Stephanie England, Prevention Services Supervisor, KVC Kansas
- Open Forum:
- Adjournment: The next General Membership meeting will be February 4, 2026.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda Packet for December 1
BOURBON COUNTY,
KANSAS
Bourbon County Commission Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Chambers, 210 S National Ave.
Monday, December 01, 2025, 5:30 PM
To view the entire packet:
I. Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Prayer
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes (unofficial until approved) 11.17.25 & 11.18.25
IV. St. Luke’s Award – EMS
V. Consent Agenda
Approval of 11.21.25 Accounts Payable (sent 11.21.25) $93,276.25
Approval of 11.26.25 Accounts Payable (sent 11.26.25) & Payroll (sent 11.25.25) $327,304.73
VI. Executive session pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected
personnel to protect their privacy – Jennifer Hawkins
VII. Public Comments
VIII. Old Business
Sale Tax – Susan Walker
2026 Benefits – Susan Walker
HSA
FSA
COBRA
Longevity – Susan Walker
Lines of Communication – Susan Walker
Road Closure Application – Patricia Daniels
Schwab-Eaton Engineering Services Agreement – Dustin Hall/Kenny Allen
190th Street Benefit District – Johnson
Sanitation Discussion – Beerbower
Handbook Discussion – Tran
BBCO Planning Commission Moratorium
IX. New Business
X. Build Agenda for following meeting
XI. Commission Comments
XII. Adjournment _____________
Wreaths Across America 2025 Goals Are Met
We are pleased to announce that we have met our sponsorship goal for the 2025 Wreaths Across America event that will be held December 13 at Fort Scott National Cemetery, said Diann Tucker, location coordinator at Fort Scott National
Cemetery.
We are so grateful to everyone who has sponsored wreaths and made this possible again. Every veteran at Fort Scott National Cemetery will receive a remembrance wreath. This is only possible through the generosity of many and hard work in fundraising. If you did not sponsor a specific dedicated wreath this year but still want to do so, we can still include your dedication. Just contact us so
we can help you with that. Any funds received now will be held for the 2026 campaign. It takes fundraising all year long to accomplish this goal.
Our ceremony will begin at 10 AM on December 13, immediately followed bylaying of wreaths. There will be some limited golf cart transportation available to assist in getting volunteers and guests into the cemetery prior to the ceremony and immediately following. Our guest speaker this year is Pat Proctor, retired United States Army colonel. Volunteers are requested to help with wreath
Bourbon County CASA Christmas Celebration is December 12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
County Commission Meeting on Monday 11/24/25 Canceled
The Bourbon County Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday 11/24/25 has been canceled due to lack of quorum, per the County Clerk’s office.
No Bourbon County Commission Meeting On November 24
The Commission Meeting on Monday 11/24/25 has been canceled due to lack of quorum.
Susan E. Walker
Bourbon County Clerk
Final Results of the November 4 Election
The Bourbon County election results a re finalized and some of the winners of the November 4 election are listed below:
Fort Scott City Commission Tim Van Hoecke, Julie Buchta, Kathryn Salisbury.
The Fort Scott Tax question received over 57% yes votes.
The Bourbon County Commission results are Greg Motley for District 4 and Mika Milburn Kee for District 5.
Winners of the Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees are Chad Cosens, Destry Brown and Marilyn Hoyt.
To view the entire document of the election results provided by Amber Page, Bourbon County Accounts Payable/Deputy Election Clerk:
Unapproved Minutes of the Uniontown City Council on November 11
The Regular Council Meeting on November 11, 2025 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, Savannah Pritchett, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was Michael Ramsey, Joe George, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, City Treasurer Sally Johnson and City Clerk Haley Arnold.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Moved by Stewart, Second by Ervin, Approved 5-0, to approve Ordinance No. 207, Vacating Alley between Lots 4, 5, 12 and 13, Block 2, Well’s Addition of the City of Uniontown, Kansas.
Discussion of memorial stone design and installation. Further thought and research will be discussed at a later date.
CITIZENS REQUEST
Joe George commented of two habitual dogs running at large. Citation will be issued to the owner of the dogs at large.
Michael Ramsey asked about official election results. At this time, no final election results have been released.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Johnson presented the October 2025 Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $226,781.89, Receipts $34,948.70, Transfers Out $3,024.00, Expenditures $38,944.50, Checking Account Closing Balance $219,762.09. Bank Statement Balance $225,361.81, including Checking Account Interest of $49.67, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $5,599.72, Reconciled Balance $219,762.09. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $38,501.14, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $23,159.28, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $45,414.89, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $326,837.40. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $578.48, and Utility CDs $1,920.63 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $2,449.11. Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of October 2025, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0. October Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,622.00, for Total Transfers of $3,024.00. Net Loss for the month of October $7,019.80, Year-to-Date Net Loss $44,101.65. Budget vs Actual Gas Fund YTD Revenue $107,340.87 (79.7%), Expenditures $103,176.20 (67.6%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $29,485.11 (79.2%), Expenditures $35,208.17 (76.3%); Water Fund YTD Revenue $95,286.09 (76.9%), Expenditures $101,689.36 (63.8%); General Fund YTD Revenue $154,613.74 (103.3%), Expenditures $204,046.64 (95.5%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $8,101.28 (111.6%), Expenditures $5,166.76 (71.2%). The October 2025 payables to date in the amount of $26,571.99 were presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
- October Treasurer’s Report, Profit & Loss Report by Class & November Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan reported 301 2nd St. had been cleaned up and in compliance. 101 Washington has had no change since last meeting, a citation had previously been issued and awaiting court date. 401 Sherman not in compliance after phone call was made to property owner, citation will be issued to the individuals residing on the property and one will be mailed to property owner.
City Superintendent Bobby Rich had nothing to report.
Clerk Arnold informed the council that the 3-50amp 240 volt outlets had been installed in the park.
COUNCIL REPORT
Councilman Ervin – nothing
Councilwoman Kelly – nothing
Councilwoman Pemberton – Invited any volunteers to install Christmas lights in the park the weekend before Thanksgiving
Councilwoman Pritchett – nothing
Councilman Stewart – nothing
Mayor Jurgensen – nothing
OLD BUSINESS
SEED Grant – Close out paperwork has been submitted and accepted. Treasurer Johnson has made substantial progress on the library.
FEMA Flooding– Once an invoice from Marbery Concrete is received for the remainder of the project, it will be submitted for review. Invoice is due before mid-January.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, 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 7:45PM.
No action from executive session.
Moved by
Bronson Receives $199K Grant for Sidewalks And Playground Equipment
|
| Stay Connected with Kansas Office of the Governor: |
    |
Bourbon County CASA Christmas Celebration is Friday, December 12th
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|