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Category Archives: Bourbon County
Family Fun Outing: Shead Farm Homestead Festival on May 20
The Third Annual Shead Farm Homestead Festival is Saturday, May 20 at 2468 Cavalry Rd. near rural Garland, south of Fort Scott.
The day is geared toward sustainable living by a family that is doing just that.
“A lot of people were wanting to know about sustainable living,” Vickie Shead, the matriarch of the family, said. “God is good and we are trying to keep up with all He is leading us to do.”
Sustainable living means understanding how our lifestyle choices impact the world around us and finding ways for everyone to live better and lighter, according to the United Nations Environment Programme https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/resource-efficiency/what-we-do/sustainable-lifestyles
The festival will feature 36 vendors or activities that use creative ways to teach garden/farm knowledge.
“There is no charge to vendors,” Vickie said. “This is to benefit entrepreneurs who are wanting to start a business.”
“Come join us for a fun filled educational event for the whole family,” said Vickie, who along with her husband Larry and their children and grand children will be hosting the event. “It’s a great family outing!”
In addition to the Shead family, they have 106 volunteers helping at the festival, for which they are grateful.
On tap will be live music, lots of children’s activities, a farm tour, and farm store, vendor booths and a food court.
The admission fee for a single ticket is $5 or for a family (4+) $20.
To view a map of the Shead Farm vendors/activities:
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1iU4jmeptRhk8mCM4mRgvkluBqMGFbEmW9oPgFOULQ6Q/edit
The Shead’s have a signature product, Veggie Powder, with all the greens grown on the property.
Greens powders are a dietary supplement that aims to help people reach their daily intake of vitamins and minerals, according to https://health.unl.edu/are-greens-powders-actually-beneficial-our-dietitian-weighs
Festival activities include:
Educational garden games/activities
An animal arena
A story station
Learning how to milk cows
Learning how to make butter
Learning how to do laundry without electricity
The farm tour includes the gardens, greenhouse, animals, beekeeping and learning how to graft a fruit tree.
For sale will be animals, worm farms, plants, berries, carts, compost and trees.
Vendors will be selling soaps and salves, honey, eggs, spices, baked goods, baskets, weaving, spinning wool, plant propagations, farm decor and kitchen items.
The Sheads will be selling walking tacos for $5, and Supercharged Cookies for $2. A snack shack will be selling cotton candy, lemonade, ice cream and pastries.
Shead Farm Store items for sale will be Veggie Powder, toys, hats, aprons, books,quilted Items, bouquets, and more.
Contact them at
Sheadfarm.com
Amended Agenda for the Bo Co Commission Meeting in Fulton at 5:30 p.m.
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Nelson Blythe
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda Fulton Community Center
408 W. Osage
Fulton, KS 66738
May 15, 2023, 5:30 PM
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute and Prayer
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 5/8/2023
- Department Updates
- Eric Bailey, Public Works Director
- Susan Bancroft, CFO-Budget Timeline and Audit Agreement
- SEK Multi-County Health Department Board Vacancy
- County Clerk-Fence View Request
- Jim Harris-Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(1)
- Public Comments
- Commission Comments
- Meeting Adjourn
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.
Be Prepared for Tornadoes: Sign Up for Code Red
Tornado possibilities are a part of Kansas weather.
The towns in Bourbon County that have tornado shelters provided for their citizens are Bronson, Garland, Mapleton and Uniontown, according to Brian Allen, the Bourbon County Emergency Management contact.
Allen is in training to takeover from Will Wallis, the former contact. He said he is not aware of any public storm shelters in Fort Scott.
“My recommendation would be what Will always told the public, and that is to have a personal plan in advance, and to seek out neighbors who may have a shelter,” Allen said. “Also everyone should sign up for Code Red on the county’s website for alerts.”
“Right now, my main function in the emergency management role is getting the necessary courses taken to be licensed which will take quite awhile,” Allen said.
In addition to emergency management, Allen still works for the county in 911, floodplain management, as well as information technology.
“I am being trained and directed by Shane Walker who has been the deputy emergency manager for many years, going back well before Will,” he said. “The EM position is no longer a full time position.”
Sign up here for the Code Red Emergency Warning System for Bourbon County
https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF57D14BF76B
About Bourbon County Emergency Management, from the county’s website.
Emergency Management
Bourbon County Emergency Management
210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3800 x124
620-223-3234 fax
620-224-8165
[email protected]
Mission Statement:
To provide a 24-hour operation to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect the environment. The highest priority is to protect Bourbon County residents from all hazards by providing and coordinating resources, expertise, leadership and advocacy through a comprehensive, risk-based emergency preparedness program of mitigation, management, response and recovery.
Below are links to other informative websites regarding emergency preparedness.
Outside Links
Bourbon County D3 Rural Fire Facebook page www.facebook.com/BC3FD
PUBLIC NOTICE
ACCESSIBILITY OF SARA TITLE III HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INFORMATION
Section 324 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, also known as SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, PL99-499) requires public notice at least once annually informing the public of the means to access information about extremely hazardous substances that are manufactured, stored, and used within their community. Follow-up emergency notices may subsequently be issued.
Accordingly, information concerning LEPC meetings, SARA Title III hazardous materials planning which is included in our Bourbon Emergency Operations Response Plan, materials safety data sheets (MSDS), hazardous chemical inventory forms, listing extremely hazardous substances manufactured, stored, or used within Bourbon County can be obtained during normal business hours by contacting Bourbon County Emergency Management at 620-223-3800.
Bo Co Dems Meet May 21
Please join Bourbon County Democrats s on Sunday May 21st at 2:00 p.m. for their month meeting.
The meeting will be held in Gunn Park, Shelter House #1.
Please bring a lawn chair for your comfort, if you wish.
Our guest speaker, Roger Sims, publisher of the online publication, Linn County Journal, will begin speaking to the group directly at 2 p.m. so that he can attend another meeting.
Sims will speak on his development of the Linn County Journal and on local media’s effect on politics.
Submitted by Carol MacArthur
Chair, Bourbon Co. Democrats
The Tucker Family “Gospel Songs of Graceland” Concert at Common Ground Coffee Co.
Raised on gospel music with a southern flair, the Tucker Family will present their “Gospel Songs of Graceland” concert on Friday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
The band is comprised of Carolyn Tucker (vocals and keys), daughter Mariam Tucker Self (vocals and saxophone), son Aaron Tucker (drums and vocals), lead guitarist Stephan Kastli, and Jessica Bergen on the electric bass. Everyone in the five-member band has many years of experience playing or singing in church worship and other numerous venues.
The concert will feature a wide variety of beloved gospel favorites such as Bosom of Abraham, I Believe, Crying in the Chapel, Milky White Way, Somebody Bigger than You and I, Walk a Mile in My Shoes, plus more.
“These individuals have been making music for about as long as they’ve been breathing. So when all that experience and talent comes together as a band, it’s really something special,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We’re pleased to begin the 2023 concert series with the Tucker Family. I encourage friends and family to come together as a community and help us kickoff the free concerts sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.”
Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound. Weather permitting, the Common Ground outdoor patio will be available in addition to the Loading Dock stage area.
The Bourbon County Commission Meets at Fulton On May 15
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Nelson Blythe
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda Fulton Community Center
408 W. Osage
Fulton, KS 66738
May 15, 2023, 5:30 PM
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute and Prayer
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 5/8/2023
- Department Updates
- Eric Bailey, Public Works Director
- Susan Bancroft, CFO-Budget Timeline and Audit Agreement
- Public Comments
- Commission Comments
- Meeting Adjourn
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.
K-3 section will close for bridge replacement in Bourbon County
Thursday, May 18, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to start work on a project to replace the Paint Creek bridge on K-3. The bridge is 1½ miles north of the Crawford-Bourbon county line. K-3 will be closed to traffic between K-146 and K-39, with a signed detour on K-47, K-7 and K-39 (see map).
KDOT awarded the construction contract of $1.8 million to Bridges Inc., of Newton. Weather permitting, the new bridge should be open by the end of November.
Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, www.Kandrive.org, for more highway condition and construction details. Persons with questions may contact Construction Manager Warren Ebberts at (620) 901-6549 or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen at (620) 902-6433.
Map: www.kandrive.org
Local Children’s Book Author: Maria Whitson
Maria Whitson, rural Garland, is the mother of five children and married to Clayton.
She is also a children’s book author.
The Process
Her journey as an author began with a college assignment to write and illustrate a children’s book.
“That is when the whole series of books called ‘Lessons for the Least’ was birthed,” she said. “But it was a couple years before I wrote down all the ideas for the series.”
She wrote the main content for all the stories while single, assisted by family in refining and editing her writings.
When she started looking for someone to illustrate her books, she looked to family. She worked on one book and sent another to her Aunt Judy Walters to illustrate. Then a second cousin, Zoe Acuna, got involved in the illustrations.
Every time Acuna sent her preview illustrations, “I was so thrilled with her style and ideas,” Whitson said. “We made a small tweaks and then they sat for a while as life got busy.”
About the same time she and her husband were working on a manual for disaster preparedness, for a class on the subject.
They edited that book, then published it, on their own. This began a business called Swift Word Publishing.
“He loves helping others take their written work and getting it into a tangible product,” she said.
With her husbands help, she published her first book Reuben the Rooster in 2020. It is available on Amazon.com and also can be purchased at the Shead Farm Festival, rural Garland, on May 20.
About the Books
The first book, Reuben the Rooster, tells of a courageous rooster who learns the value of standing up for his friends. Children will learn how courage and empathy can help overcome adversity, Maria said.
Currently they have three books in the Lessons from the Least series, with another being published this week.
Each book in this series has a double story, according to Maria. Each young animal’s adventures are encountered with relatable-to-children life lessons. There is also a secondary story unfolding in the illustrations, with directions at the end of each book on how one can uncover the mystery story. The hidden story is there to be discovered as the child is ready. The rhythmic verses, make them an enjoyable read-aloud experience for parents and children.
About The Author
“My husband, kids and I love being in God’s creation,” she said. “We have a passion for growing in our knowledge of the Kingdom of God and how it operates here on earth.”
“Most of my writings are birthed from that passion and I have so many more books in me, waiting on timing,” Whitson said. “There has been many times that the Holy Spirit will give me an idea that takes a while to figure out how to go about writing it and publishing it.”
Her family lives on a small farm close to her parents Larry and Vickie Shead’s farm, where she grew up. They home school their children.
They launched a family business called The Journey Home that is an umbrella for their whole family’s creations, including two of their children
Book publishing, art, jewelry, cast iron accessories, homeschooling, foraging, homesteading, disaster prep, herbal remedies, are some of the interests of the family business.
“The Journey Home name meaning captures our heart,” she said. “Our company is about everything that is centered on the home life and family, but going even deeper it centers on our eternal home (the kingdom of God) and living life in a way that lives that life out now.”
Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Newsletter April 2023
Bourbon County Commission Minutes of May 1
May 1, 2023 Monday, 5:30 p.m.
The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all three Commissioners and the County Clerk present.
Robert Harrington, Anne Dare, Mark McCoy, Jason Silvers, Mary Pemberton, Michael Hoyt, Deb McCoy, Don George with KDWP, Clint Walker, and Rachel Walker were present for some or all of the meeting.
Jim Harris opened the meeting with the flag salute followed by a prayer led by Mark McCoy.
Clifton Beth made a motion to approve the consent agenda which includes approval of minutes from last week. Nelson Blythe seconded the motion but asked that a comment he made be corrected to include the word “intentionally” to match the exact verbiage of his comment.
Eric Bailey, Public Works Director, presented the Commissioners with a list of culvert permits that were issued in April as well as the fuel report for April. Jim asked if everybody was still buying fuel from public works except the Sheriff’s Department and Eric replied yes. Eric stated the card reader system is now installed and each employee has a card they swipe and enter equipment number and mileage to obtain fuel. Eric presented a road and use maintenance agreement from NEET Southwest to the Commission for approval. Jim asked if this was for if the company was going to exceed 80,000 pounds. Eric replied yes, they will give us 24-hour notice of heavy equipment such as a crane using our roads and the agreement is in case roads are damaged by their heavy equipment. Clifton made a motion to sign the road use agreement. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved. MSHA, the Mine Safety Health Administration, inspected the rock quarry last week and Eric said the inspection went very well with only one minor citation issued. Eric said the laydown machine will be picked up tomorrow, and they will be moving to Valley and 267th Street to overlay. The plan is to start at 267th Street and overlay Valley Road to 245th Street, then overlay 245th Street from Valley Road to Soldier Road. Valley Road between 245th and 255th Street will be closed this week to replace culverts. Eric stated they plan to start next Monday on asphalt, weather permitting. Eric said we applied for three bridge grants in 2022, and even though we didn’t get them he recommends applying again this year. Bourbon County REDI assisted with the grant process on the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program bridge and Schwaab Eaton with the off-system bridges. Jim asked if applying for the small bridge projects will hurt the chance to get the grant for the big bridge project, and Eric said no since they are through two different programs. Jim made a motion to allow Eric to resubmit grant applications for bridges #518, 19.2-Q.0, and 5.0-S.9. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved. Eric asked for approval to set a maximum to buy a bigger truck, around 500 horsepower, for the landfill. Eric said they have been looking at trucks with under 300,000 miles but if they can’t act when a truck is traded in and available, they will miss out on the opportunity. Jim stated we needed more horsepower to keep up, and asked Eric if there was a number he was looking at. Eric responded they were looking to stay under$100,000. Jim questioned if the truck was going to be purchased out of the landfill and special machinery fund, and Eric stated it will be a combination of insurance reimbursement, auction proceeds, and the landfill fund. Clifton commented that if a Mack truck is purchased to make sure it has a Mack motor. Jim made a motion to allow Eric to look at 500 HP trucks, not to exceed $100,000. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved. Eric said that KCAMP will be doing a mandatory training session on Friday from 7:30-11:30.
Don George, with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, asked the Commissioners if any decisions were made on the grant extension at Elm Creek Lake. Jim asked if this was a 12-month extension, and Don replied that it is a couple of years. Mr. George said if the extension is signed it would give the county the opportunity to find other funding sources and that Bourbon County could apply for another $40,000 grant from KDWP. Eric said that Bourbon County REDI is looking at other grant opportunities and Don said there might be other grants dealing with water that are not KDWP and that he doesn’t want to see the county give up. Nelson discussed the wording of the extension and highlighted some concerns he had. Jim suggested having the County Counselor look at the extension, and Mr. George stated he can come back if they would like counsel to review but stated this was the same contract that had been used during his 37 years with KDWP. Clifton said KDWP has always been a good partner to work with. Jim stated all they were voting on is the extension of the existing contract signed two years ago. Clifton made a motion to sign the extension and Jim seconded. Nelson opposed and the motion passed 2-1. Clifton made a motion to allow Chairman Harris to sign the KDWP extension as presented by Don George and Jim seconded. Nelson opposed and the motion passed 2-1. Clifton asked Eric to work with Bourbon County REDI and Don George to find more money to try to fix the dam. Eric said an engineer really needs to look at the dam. Clifton said possibly for some grants but suggested looking at what’s out there. Don George suggested looking at grants and WPA and stated Eric would need an engineer’s expertise then. Clifton stated he doesn’t want to spend $5,000 on an engineer yet. Don offered to show Clifton and Nelson all the services that KDWP offers. Clifton said that KDWP does a lot more that people know or think. Don asked that he been kept informed and involved during the future discussion of Elm Creek.
Jennifer Hawkins, County Clerk, presented a real property relief application for a property at 1214 S. Judson Street that had been destroyed by a fire. The owner filled out the application, submitted pictures of the damaged structure, and a quote to have the property fixed to be livable again. Since the property damage happened before August 15, an abatement of real estate taxes can be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Clifton made a motion to accept the real property relief application submitted Danny Magee for 1214 S. Judson. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved.
Jim discussed having a feasibility study done for an overpass south of Fort Scott, possibly on Jayhawk Road. Jim said the railroad has to sit blocking the intersection, and that he is not picking on them because they do good job. Jim stated he talked to EMS, and they estimated they would be able to reach approximately 2,000 people on the east side of the county if there was an overpass. Jim said he asked an emergency responder how long it would take to get to his address if there was a train blocking the intersection on Jayhawk Road and was told EMS would have to go back to 3rd Street and they would lose approximately eleven minutes in doing so. Jim said this is about getting an ambulance out when it is needed to help save lives. Jim made a motion to allow Eric Bailey and Bourbon County REDI to go out for a proposal or quote for a feasibility study. Jim said the study is needed to go after grants. Nelson asked if this was just a proposal for a feasibility study and that that we are not spending money yet. Jim agreed the county is not spending money yet, just finding out how much it would cost for a feasibility study. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved.
The Commissioners took a short break and returned to regular session at 6:13.
Clint Walker discussed a grant the grocery store received in Moran and stated there are grant opportunities out there. Mr. Walker said Rob Harrington, with Bourbon County REDI, is doing a good job.
Michael Hoyt said he and Eric Bailey looked at the bridge over Wolverine Creek, and he showed Eric what his concerns were. Eric stated the bridge deck was cleared of gravel, and there were no holes in it.
Clifton made a motion to amend the agenda to allow for an executive session. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved
Clifton made a motion to go into a 15-minute executive session KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy to include the three Commissioners and Justin Meeks and will return at 6:32. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved. Clifton made a motion to resume normal session at 6:32 with no action. Nelson seconded the motion and all approved.
Clifton made a motion to go into a 10-minute executive session KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy to include the three Commissioners and Justin Meeks and will return at 6:43. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved. Clifton made a motion to resume normal session at 6:43 with no action. Nelson seconded the motion and all approved.
Nelson said he would like to receive all documents by email in the future to save paper. Jim stated if documents are received by email the Commissioners can’t respond to the emails. Clifton said he would be ok with not getting paper documents and would like to eliminate as much paper as possible.
Jim said that Susan presented a budget worksheet to the Commissioners and sent to the department heads with no response and that he asks all department heads and elected officials to use the worksheet format when working on their budget requests this year.
Clifton said EMS called him about purchasing an ambulance and that it was voted on approximately a year and a half ago, but an ambulance was never purchased. Clifton stated the equipment EMS has is old and it is time to think about purchasing an ambulance. Clifton went on to explain a demo unit was available for delivery fall 2024, if accepted now. If the demo unit isn’t purchased, it would be fall 2026 before a new unit would be delivered. Clifton asked Nelson and Jim to consider the purchase and to reach out separately to Teri and Trace with EMS to discuss the equipment needs. The demo unit would be $295,000 with a $10,000 trade in credit, or it is $285,000 for a remount. Nelson stated if all we received for credit is $10,000, we might as well keep the old one. Clifton discussed the remount and said for $10,000 more we could have a new unit. Clifton said CHC received federal appropriations and asked to speak to Jake LaTurner and legislatures to try to get money to buy an ambulance.
Clifton said more than once they have had meetings outside the courthouse, and he thinks we need to do that again. Clifton stated there was not a meeting held in Fulton or Hammond and he would like to see that happen. Nelson questioned if it would start next week? Clifton said he would like to get on a rotation. Clifton said he would like to start next week, May 8th, but the County Clerk said the public hearing for the 5-year solid waste plan is scheduled for that date at the courthouse. Clifton suggested the following meetings dates and locations: May 15th in Fulton, May 22nd in Garland, May 29th no meeting due to Memorial Day, June 5th in Uniontown, and June 12th in Mapleton. Depending on the turnout at the meeting in Fulton, a meeting may be held in Hammond on June 19th. Jim stated this is a great idea.
Jim and Clifton asked that Teri Hulsey be placed on the agenda next week to discuss the purchase of an ambulance. Nelson stated he doesn’t mind spending money on the purchase of a new ambulance for the county.
Jennifer Hawkins asked to amend the agenda to discuss the real property relief application again. Clifton made a motion to amend the agenda for the County Clerk to speak again. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved. Jennifer stated there is one section of the application that asks for the percentage of tax abatement the Commissioners are going to approve for the fire damaged property. The Commissioners figured the amount of the year based upon the fact the property was destroyed in February and came up with a total of 91%. Jennifer also presented an updated version of last week’s minutes with the correction that Nelson asked for. After reviewing the minutes, Nelson made a motion to approve the minutes. Clifton seconded the motion, and all approved.
Jim made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:58. Nelson seconded the motion, and all approved.
Approved 5-8-2023
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
___________________, Chairman
___________________, Commissioner
___________________, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Jennifer Hawkins, Bourbon County Clerk
_______________, Approved Date
Amended BO CO Commission Agenda May 8
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Nelson Blythe
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 1st Floor County Courthouse
210 S National Avenue
May 8, 2023, 5:30 PM
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute and Prayer
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 5/1/2023
- Approval of Payroll Totaling $210,758.69
- Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $321,662.17
- Department Updates
- Eric Bailey, Public Works Director
- 5:45 Public Hearing for Adoption of 5-Year Solid Waste Plan
- Tim Spehr-Application for Road Closure 260th South of Deer Road
- Don George-KDWP
- Resignation of Mark McCoy-SEK Multi-County Health Department Board
- Lora Holdridge, Register of Deeds-Fort Scott Lake
- Susan Bancroft, CFO-Discussion of Budget Meeting Dates
- Teri Hulsey, EMS Director-Discussion of Ambulance Purchase
- Public Comments
- Executive Session KSA 75-4319 (b)(2)
- Commission Comments
- Meeting Adjourn
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.