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Uniontown City Council 2024 Amended Budget Hearing, 2025 Budget Hearing Is August 13

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07-24 Revenue Report

2025 Budget

2024 Amended Budget

2024 Financials – July Treas Report, Act v Bud

2024 Amended Budget Hearing 6:30PM, 2025 Budget Hearing 6:45PM, Regular Uniontown City Council Meeting 7PM, Tuesday, August 13, 2024

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

2024 Budget Amendment Hearing

 

2025 Budget Hearing

 

Bid opening for repairs and improvements to building located at 201 Sherman St

 

 

CITIZENS REQUESTS

Raymond “Skeet” George – fence for pickleball court

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of July 9, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and July 16, 2024 Budget Worksession
  2. Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Codes Enforcement:  Doug Coyan

 

 

Superintendent:  Bobby Rich

 

 

Clerk Report:  Sally Johnson  

 

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilwoman Esslinger –

Councilman Kelly –

Councilwoman Pemberton –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

 

OLD BUSINESS

Pickleball court project –

 

Streets –

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________

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Uniontown City Council Budget Work Session Minutes of July 16

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The Budget Worksession on July 16, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger (5:42), Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

Clerk Johnson explained why she thought the 2024 budget needs amended and presented her suggestions for amending the general fund and the special highway fund.  Council agreed with suggestions and suggested date for hearing is August 13, 2024, 6:30PM.

 

Clerk Johnson and Treasurer Bolinger presented proposed budget before and after amending 2024 budget.  Council only looked at the after amend proposal.  Several line items were tweaked and Council agreed to not exceed the revenue neutral rate.  Treasurer Bolinger made changes to proposed budget as proposals were made.  The suggested date for budget hearing is August 13, 2024, 6:45PM.

 

Clerk Johnson will email County Clerk of intent to not exceed revenue neutral rate tonight.  She will also have hearing notices published no later than July 31.

 

Worksession adjourned at 7:40PM.

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Minutes of the Uniontown City Council on July 9

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The Regular Council Meeting on July 9, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger (7:01), Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Mary Pillion (Old Settlers Committee), City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

 

 

CITIZENS REQUEST

Mary Pillion, Old Settlers Committee – requested to have a street dance again this year on Friday or Saturday and would like to block off Sherman St between 2nd and 3rd Sts.

 

Motion by Kelly, Second by Ervin, Approved 5-0 to allow the street dance on either Friday, August 30, or Saturday, August 31, and to block off Sherman St between 2nd and 3rd Sts

 

A sponsorship form for Old Settlers Picnic was presented.  City provides a trash dumpster and staff to keep public restrooms clean and stocked.

 

Dave Wehry via email – requested to pay his bill in two payments without a penalty assessed as meter was misread by the City in May causing his bill to be very high this month.

 

Motion by Pemberton, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to allow two payments and waive penalty since we misread in May

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Bolinger presented the June 2024 Treasurer’s Report.  Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $262,758.51, Receipts $57,246.25, Transfers Out $3.026.00, Expenditures $24.827.71, Checking Account Closing Balance $292.151.05. Bank Statement Balance $298.333.35, including Checking Account Interest of $58.67, Outstanding Deposits $117.01, Outstanding Checks $6,299.31, Reconciled Balance $292,151.05.  Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $37,407.04, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $21,376.69, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $39,198.64, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $390,133.42. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $342.09, and Utility CDs $883.53 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $1,225.62.  Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of June 2024, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0.  June 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 Income for the month of June $29,392.54, Year-to-Date Net Income $56,671.85.  Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $53,724.09 (43.5%), Expenditures $63,992.22 (39.4%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $17,218.50 (46.6%), Expenditures $16,739.80 (39.8%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $82,090.53 (56.0%), Expenditures $58,322.40 (32.9%); General Fund YTD Revenue $131,202.05 (80.0%), Expenditures $105,806.96 (52.3%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $3,966.38 (54.6%), Expenditures $0 (0%).  The July 2024 payables to date in the amount of $13,741.22 were presented.  The invoices from KMGA, Homestead Tech, Phillips 66, and Ag Engineering have not been received by noon meeting day.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0, to approve amended Consent Agenda:

  • Minutes of June 14, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
  • Treasurer’s Reports, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

Request to schedule a budget worksession.  Assessed valuation is down approximately $929,000.  Revenue Neutral Rate for this budget is 63.882.  We must notify County Clerk by July 20 if plan to exceed revenue neutral rate.

 

Motion by Stewart, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to schedule a budget worksession on July 16, 5:30PM, dinner will be provided

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan invited owners of 101 Washington to attend regarding yard and inoperable vehicle.  They did not attend; a letter will be sent.  Commended property owners for keeping yards mowed – 102 Franklin, 505 Washington.  201 Fulton has sold and new owner is cleaning up property.  303 Clay has sold.  204 2nd St has new tenant that is sheriff’s deputy.  405 Hill St – they are not getting the mobile home approved by the council.  They are looking for another mobile home but will more than likely sell property as is.  There are some properties that ditches are not being mowed or trimming done.  Behind the buses needs trimmed badly.  505 Wall still has an unregistered vehicle on premises.

 

City Superintendent Rich absent.  He is still waiting on quotes for gas valve replacements.

 

Clerk Johnson asked all to sign a thank you note to Union State Bank for the exceptional Independence Day Bash.  Colby did an awesome job of keeping restrooms clean and stocked.

She also reminded council that City Clerk replacement will need to attend educational trainings as soon as possible. A couple of applications have been received.  Council will keep them on file and continue accepting applications at this time.

Information was received from Repurposed Materials Inc.

She followed up with Brian Allen, BBCOEM, regarding the April flooding.  It may be months before FEMA makes a determination.

Received Approved Pending Adoption Kansas Homeland Security Region H Hazard Mitigation Plan and request for adoption resolution.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to approve Resolution 2024-0709-1 adopting the Kansas Homeland Security Region H Hazard Mitigation Plan

 

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – nothing

Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing

Councilwoman Kelly – nothing

Councilwoman Pemberton – nothing

Councilman Stewart – asked about fencing that was washed out in April flooding at lagoon.  Superintendent Rich has cleaned up debris and repaired the fence.  After pictures have not been taken yet.

Mayor Jurgensen – nothing

 

OLD BUSINESS

Pickleball Court Placemaking Project – Chalk lines were done then it rained.  They will try to get chalked and completed by August meeting.

 

Warehouse project – Mayor Jurgensen is hopeful to mail out invitation for bids by end of week.  Would like for them to be opened at August 13 meeting and completed by December 15, 2024.

 

Streets – It was requested Superintendent Rich order saturock and patch potholes before school starts.

Mayor Jurgensen is working on mitigation funding for culverts and ditches.

 

NEW BUSINESS

None

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 7:58PM

Bourbon County, Government

The Bo Co Commission Agenda for August 12

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

Payroll 8-9-2024

Accounts Payable 8-9-2024

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

 

August 12, 2024 4:00 p.m.

 

Please note this meeting begins at 4:00 p.m.

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Budget Discussion
  1. Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 7/29/2024
    2. Approval of Payroll Totaling $298,476.77
    3. Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $1,006,244.56
  2. Public Comments
  3. Department Updates
    1. Public Works
  • Eric Bailey-Executive Session KSA 75-4319 (b)(6)
  • Commission Comments
  1. 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.

 

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! August 9th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale, September 20th-21st, 2024

Click here to register your sale for only $12, business/organization display ads are available for only $35. Don’t miss out!

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

Fort Scott Area Community Foundation

Grant Application Period

August 1st – 31st, click here!

8/9 ~ Burlington Recreation Travel Group Daytrip to Fort Scott, over 14 guests. Welcome!

8/9 ~ LIVE music at Brickstreet BBQ by Jericho Jones from 6:30-9:00pm, see flyer below for more information!

8/9 ~ Friday Night Concert, Mariam Self presents Elvis’ Aloha from Hawaii Concert PLUS more favorites, FSCC Round Room, 7pm, all welcome! Click here for details.

8/13 ~ Middle School and High school Open House, middle school 5:30pm-7:00pm and high school 6:00pm-7:00pm

8/14 ~ Preschool/Winfield Scott/Eugene Ware Open House, Preschool-5:00-6:30pm/Winfield Scott-5:00-6:30pm/Eugene Ware-5:30-7:00pm

8/14 ~ St. Mary’s Catholic School Open House, 4:00-5:15pm.

8/15 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 S. Horton St., 8am

8/15 ~ Summer Sale hosted by Sunshine Boutique, “Scans and Champagne”, Riggs Chiropractic will be having scans/50% off/$8 Grab and Go Bouquets/Champagne and MORE!, see flyer below for more information!

8/15 ~ FSHS Fall Sports Parents Meeting, 6pm

8/16 ~ First Day of School for USD-234

8/16-18 ~ Sunflower Ride at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, raffle items/BBQ lunch/vendors, click here to pre-register and for more info.

8/17 ~ Heartland Showcase Boer Goat Sale, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, click here for FB event, everyone welcome!

8/17 ~ Pen and Ink Class with Philip Ortiz at The Artificers, 10am-12 or 1-3pm, click here to register or for more information.

8/17 ~ Mighty Ducks Movie Night hosted by First Presbyterian Church at Fort Cinema starting at 1pm, click here for more information.

8/19 ~ Prenatal classes start at SEK Multi County Health Dept, 524 S. Lowman, click here.

8/20 ~ Fort Scott Community College Business Expo in Bailey Hall, 8am-11am, contact Tanya Potthoff if your business/organization would like to participate, see the flyer below for more info.

8/21 ~ Inaugural Tea Party at Papa Don’s, samples to try and dry loose leaf tea for purchase, you can also purchase lunch from Papa Don’s, click here for more information.

8/22 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Clifton Chiropractic, LLC, 203 E. 3rd St., 8am

8/24 ~ Glaze Day at The Artificers, 10am-3pm, click here for more information and to see class schedules!

8/25 ~ Fort Scott High School Soccer Mattress Fundraiser, mattress as well as premium bedding accessories/weighted blankets/luxury pillows & sheets/adjustable power bases/and more, Fort Scott High School Auditorium, 10am-5pm, click here for more information.

8/29 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Tiny Greens and Herbs, location TBA, 8am

8/31-9/1 ~ Alumni & Friends Weekend at Fort Scott Community College, alumni social/hall of fame induction dinner/activity and athletic team/so much more, click here for more info.

8/30-9/2 ~ Uniontown Old Settler’s Picnic, car show/horseshow pitching/parade/vendors/food trucks, street dance begins at 7pm, see flyer below for full schedule of events.

8/30 ~ Labor Day Weekend at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, tent and RV camping available, reservation required at 913-782-5611, click here for more information.

8/31 ~ Woodland Hills Golf Course Men’s League Scramble at Woodland Hills Golf Course, 8am

SAVE THE DATE:

9/7 ~ First Annual Stair Climb and 5K/Walk Challenge hosted by Fort Scott Fire Department, registration and walk ups start at 8am, 9am event begins, Fort Scott High School Football Stadium, 9:00am-12:00pm, click here for more information!

9/14 ~ Book Signing Event at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore featuring by Tanya Glessner and her book “New Mercies Every Morning, Devotions for Every Day of the Year”, 12-2pm, click here for more information.

9/20-21st ~ Fort Scott Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale, be included on the official garage sale listing and map, garage sale listing only $12 with a deadline of September 17th at 1pm, click here to register NOW!

9/27-29th ~ Fort Scott Fort Fest, click here for details!

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Live music, Brickstreet BBQ, Jericho Jones, 6:30-9pm

Summer Sale: Scans and Champagne, hosted by Sunshine Boutique!

Pen and Ink Class with Philip Ortiz at The Artificers!

119th Annual Old Settlers Picnic at Uniontown Park!

Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30th – Sept. 2nd

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Area News, Bourbon County, Government, Health Care

Viral Infections On The Rise In The Region

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A Note from the Bourbon County  Health Officer:
Rebecca Johnson, SEKMCHD Director.
As respiratory illnesses such as colds, flu, COVID-19, and other viral infections are on the rise in our region, it is crucial for our community to take preventive measures to protect both individual and public health. The SEK Multi-County Health Department is urging everyone to be vigilant in practicing habits that can reduce the risk of infection and help control the spread of these viruses.Here are some key steps everyone can take:

  1. Practice Good Hand Hygiene: Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of viruses.
  1. Wear a Mask: Masks are particularly important in crowded or enclosed spaces where social distancing may be difficult. They help reduce the transmission of respiratory droplets.
  1. Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Always use a tissue or your elbow to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. This simple action helps prevent the spread of germs to others.
  1. Stay Home if You Are Sick: If you are experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness, please stay home to avoid spreading the virus to others. Rest and recovery are essential for your health and the health of our community.
  1. Get Vaccinated: Staying up to date with your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine (when available) is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and others from serious illness. You may also want to consider getting the RSV vaccine if you are pregnant or are 60 years or older.

We encourage everyone to follow these guidelines and stay informed about the latest public health recommendations. Together, we can make a significant impact in reducing the spread of respiratory viruses in our community.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. By working together, we can keep our community healthy and safe.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Johnson, BSN, RN

Administrator/SEK Local Health Officer

SEK Multi-County Health Department

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Becky Johnson, BSN-RN
Administrator/SEK Local Health Officer
SEK Multi-County Health Department
Address 524 S Lowman St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Website www.sekmchd.com/   Email [email protected]
Phone (620)223-4464   Fax (620) 223-1686
Bourbon County

Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Opens Annual Grant Process

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The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSACF) is now accepting applications for the 2024 General Funds Grant program.  Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2024.

For 2024, up to $87,348 will be available to fund charitable projects in Bourbon County, including $28,579 for healthcare-related requests and $58,769 for others.

The mission of FSACF is to serve the region by encouraging charitable giving benefiting the common good and improving the quality of life. The Foundation is committed to making a making a meaningful contribution in the areas of civic improvements, arts and humanities, health, education, human and social services, and the conservation and preservation of cultural and environmental resources.

Grant funds are available to local 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, government agencies, and religious institutions.  The Foundation considers proposals based on how they improve the quality of life for residents, and is particularly interested in projects that are sustainable in the future. Collaborative projects are strongly encouraged.

In 2023, the Foundation awarded $42,117 to 19 non-profit recipients through its General Funds Grant cycle. Projects in Fort Scott, Mapleton and Uniontown received funding.  A history of funded projects can be viewed at https://fsacf.com.

Interested organizations should submit their grant application through the online portal.  The link to the portal can be found on the FSACF website.

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The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSACF) is now accepting applications for the 2024 General Funds Grant program.  Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2024.

The mission of FSACF is to serve the region by encouraging charitable giving benefiting the common good and improving the quality of life. The Foundation is committed to making a making a meaningful contribution in the areas of civic improvements, arts and humanities, health, education, human and social services, and the conservation and preservation of cultural and environmental resources.

Grant funds are available to local 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, government agencies, and religious institutions.  The Foundation considers proposals based on how they improve the quality of life for residents, and is particularly interested in projects that are sustainable in the future. Collaborative projects are strongly encouraged.

In 2023, the Foundation awarded $42,117 to 19 non-profit recipients through its General Funds Grant cycle. Projects in Fort Scott, Mapleton and Uniontown received funding.  A history of funded projects can be viewed at https://fsacf.com.

Interested organizations should submit their grant application through the online portal.  The link to the portal can be found on the FSACF website.

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Area News, Bourbon County

Several Bourbon County Entities Awarded CFSK Grants

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CFSEK Awards $170,000 to SEK Nonprofits

 

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce General Funds grants totaling $170,000 have been awarded to 65 nonprofit organizations across 23 counties in Southeast Kansas.

 

The areas of Basic Human Needs, Youth Activities, and Arts & Culture are the focus of the CFSEK General Funds competitive grant process. Proposals for projects in these focus areas were accepted during the month of June. Submissions were reviewed, and selections for funding were completed late last month.

 

“We are continually inspired by the commitment of our nonprofit partners in Southeast Kansas, and we take pride in supporting their impactful work,” said Devin Gorman, CFSEK Executive Director. “These organizations deliver a diverse range of programs, services, and activities that significantly enhance our community. We know these grants will truly benefit Southeast Kansas as a whole.”

 

Since 2004, competitive granting from funds directly managed by CFSEK have provided over $1.8 million to organizations throughout Southeast Kansas. Competitive granting differs from other granting provided by CFSEK, such as donor-advised grants, designated grants, field of interest grants, and others. Since its inception in 2001, CFSEK has provided over $22 million in total grant funding throughout Southeast Kansas.

 

The following organizations and projects were awarded funds from the 2024 General Funds grant process:

 

Arts & Culture – $5,200

  • Big Brutus, Inc. – Brutus Fest 2025
  • Family Resource Center, Inc. – Children’s Art Gala
  • Howard City Library – Culture Experience
  • Josiah Fletcher Foundation – Scholarships for Jazz Camp
  • Spring River Mental Health and Wellness – Pathfinders
  • USD 404 Riverton – Elementary Cafeteria

 

Basic Human Needs – $71,800

  • Care Cupboard Hygiene Pantry – This Is How We Roll
  • Catholic Charities, Inc. – Housing and Homeless Services
  • Catholic Diocese of Wichita – The Lord’s Diner-Pittsburg – Weekend Nutrition Matters
  • CLASS LTD – AED Access for Individuals with IDD
  • Coffey Health System – Commitment to Excellence, Baby Approved
  • Community Food Pantry Fund – Milk Money
  • Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas – Southeast Kansas Diaper Stock
  • Cornerstones of Care – Stopping the Spiral
  • Crosstimbers Food Pantry Association – Feeding the Need
  • DBLO Association – Beds for Children in Need
  • Dream Center of the 4 States – Help and Hope
  • Families and Children Together, Inc. – Starting with the Basics
  • First Baptist Church Riverton – Share with Love Food Pantry
  • First United Methodist Church Wesley House – Food for Families
  • Fort Scott Community College – Greyhound Pantry Upgrade
  • Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries – Family Empowerment and Stability
  • Happy Kids Daycare & Preschool, Inc. – Safety First
  • Homer Cole Community Center Inc – Ensuring Guest Safety and Keepin’ Up Appearances
  • Howard City Library – Drinking Water Availability
  • Safehouse Crisis Center, Inc. – Welcome Home
  • Humanity House Foundation – Feeding Allen County 2024
  • Integrated Behavioral Technologies, Inc. – Individual ABA Start-up Kits for Children in Autism Program
  • Labette County Emergency Assistance Center – Emergency Funds for Labette County Families
  • McCune Lions Club – Restroom Addition to Pavilion
  • Mosaic – Ensuring Safety, Security and Well Being
  • Sacred Heart Parish – Enhancing Client Access to Quality Frozen Meat
  • SEK-CAP – Safe Homes
  • Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging – TC Fund All Counties
  • Southwind Extension Education Foundation Inc – Kitchen Restore
  • The Beacon Inc. – Maintaining Food Assistance
  • The Salvation Army – Pittsburg Home Goods Pantry and Personal Hygiene Items

 

Youth Activities – $93,000

  • Altamont Public Library – Youth Activity Area
  • Caney Valley Agape Network, Inc. – Grandfamilies and Youth Support
  • Chanute Public Library – Literacy4Littles
  • Cherry Street Youth Center, Inc. – Garden Improvements
  • City of Galena – City Park Splashpad Shade
  • City of Girard – Diving into Summer with New Diving Boards
  • City of Mulberry – Mulberry Ball Park Improvements
  • Columbus Area Community Foundation – Youth Activities Granting
  • Columbus USD 493- Park Elementary – Sensory/Focus Room
  • Crawford County Fair Association – Show Arena and Livestock Barn Paint Upgrade
  • Curious Minds Discovery Zone, Inc. – Backyard Exhibit Landscaping
  • Eden Early Learning Academy – Sensory Play in Safe Spaces
  • Families and Children Together Inc. – Here Comes the Sun
  • First United Methodist Church Wesley House – The Cozy Kids, Coats for Kids Program
  • Fort Scott Area Community Foundation – Youth Activities Granting
  • Fostering Connections – Sleep in Safety Program
  • Friends of Crawford State Park via Kansas Wildscape Foundation – Outdoor Education at the Lake
  • Girard Area Community Foundation – Youth Activities Granting
  • Girard FFA Chapter – Sand Blasting
  • Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland – Tables for Girl Scout Outdoor Activities
  • Howard City Library – Reading Incentive Program
  • Learning Tree Institute at Greenbush – Aligning the Stars
  • Miners Hall Museum Foundation – MHM/Franklin Community Park Continued Improvements
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Parish/St. Mary’s Colgan Catholic Schools – Resurfacing the Track
  • Ozark Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America – Hooked On Scouting Recruitment Campaign
  • Southeast Kansas Baptist Association – A Threefold Cord-Faith, Friendship and Fun
  • Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center – It’s More Than A Snack
  • Special Olympics Kansas – Sports Equipment
  • Patrick Catholic School – Students Learning Through Technology
  • TFI Family Services – Helping SE Kansas Teens in Care Become Adults
  • The Foster Closet, Inc. – Family Enrichment Events
  • University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center – Journeys & Destinations – Girard, KS
  • Victory Life Church – Back2School Event 24

 

The CFSEK Board of Trustees and staff congratulate all the 2024 grant recipients!

 

For additional information related to CFSEK’s competitive granting opportunities, visit www.SoutheastKansas.org or call 620-231-8897.

 

Bourbon County

Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition General Membership Meeting Minutes  

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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition

General Membership Meeting Minutes

 

August 7, 2024

 

 

  1. Welcome:  Fifteen members representing eleven agencies attended.  Billie Jo will be finalizing pool pass numbers with Kathi Hall and will give a final report in September.  We do have a vacancy on the Coalition Board; we could use a volunteer!

 

  1. Member Introductions and Announcements:
  • Lea Kay Karleskint, K-State Research: She will have news quite soon on SNAP and the Farmer’s Market – wait patiently.  Create Better Health class will be beginning in Fulton at the Community Center September 3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks; the flyer will be forwarded to the membership.
  • Shelby Moore, Families Together: Shelby coordinates the FAST (Family Advocacy, Support, & Training) program. If parents have concerns about their ability to care for their child’s needs, education, and access to community support, they should contact Shelby at 785-233-4777 or [email protected] .
  • Janelle Tate, Early Childhood Block Grant, Greenbush: Janelle is now serving on the board for the Keyhole; she would welcome ideas on how to increase participation and use of the facility.
  • Rachel Carpenter, HBCAT: Rachel will be sending a flyer outlining the latest project for HBCAT.
  • Amy Sawyer, Small Business Development Center: Her office is located at HBCAT; she will help with questions and processes involved in a small business.
  • Cherri Walrod, K-State Extension: Cherri is now the K-State community health worker; she will help families navigate health care and social services.
  • Megan Rogers, Safehouse Crisis Center in Pittsburg: She works with shelter groups as the children’s advocate.  Safehouse shelters people and helps them get the services they need.
  • Lacey Morando, Spark Wheel: Lacy makes connections in the community to ensure children get the proper resources.  She will be involved with the Pittsburg, Fort Scott, Uniontown, and Parsons school districts.  In USD 234, Spark Wheel has been working at FSHS and FSMS for several years.  Lacey works with the site coordinators in each location.
  • Teresa Amershek, Safehouse Crisis Center: Teresa is the Director of Child Exchange and Visitation.  Due to various factors such as number of visitations, space, etc., visits are limited to one hour at the present time.
  • Tammy Alcantor, Crawford County Health Department: Tammy continues to offer classes for Teen Pregnancy and Baby and Me Tobacco Free.  She is excited to announce that she will now be able to do prenatal classes in Bourbon County starting August 19 through Zoom!
  • April Jackson, SEK Recovery Resources through Thrive Allen County: April’s program is now covering nine counties. Since its inception, 35 men have been served through the Recovery House in Iola.  The initial grant will end this month; they now will partner with Drug Endangered Children.  The program is focused on anything to prevent substance abuse; the goal is to get resources before they are needed.  Congratulations to April who is now a certified community health worker!
  • Lora Wilson, CHC: Lora helps with resources and is in charge of the Tobacco Cessation program for CHC.
  • Clayton Cook, CHC: Clayton shared that Mount Carmel Hospice provides services in Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Linn, Miami, and Neosho counties.  Their team will address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both their patients and their families at the end of life by providing care in the patient’s home.  For more information, call 620-264-6550.

 

  1. Program:  Rachel Carpenter and Lisa Robertson shared updates at HBCAT and with the COPE program.  Rachel shared that the COPE grant has been extended for one additional year; Lisa will continue in that leadership role.  Rachel leads the Local Health Equity Action Team (LHEAT) which has a vision to create lasting solutions to improve the quality of life in Bourbon County.  LHEAT has been able to implement a county wide transportation program, offer free laundry services, and assist 137 individuals find safe housing.  Lisa provides services by starting wherever the client is to help with health care, housing, transportation, food assistance, insurance, mental health, utility assistance, and anything else that will help that client.  COPE now works with 157 partners to provide these services.  In the two short years the program has been in existence, they have served over 400 clients!

 

  1. Open Forum:  Janelle Tate reminded members that the Nazarene Church has a “Celebrate Recovery” program that meets on Mondays from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

 

 

  1. Adjournment:  The next General Membership meeting will be September 4, 2024.

Janelle Tate has volunteered to fill the vacant spot on our board and has also secured our September program.  The program will be presented by Judy, the board chairman for the Keyhole.  Please note:  We will hold our September (September only) meeting at the Keyhole.  I will send the exact address later but the Keyhole is located at the corner of Main and 10th. Streets – across from the south end of the Fort Scott High School.  Plan to be at the Keyhole on September 4.

 

 

 

 

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Unofficial Results of August 6 Primary Bourbon County Election: Final

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Note: The U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Kansas Senate and Kansas House of Representatives races do not indicate the true winners, merely the votes they garnered in Bourbon County.
Kansas House of Representatives District 4 encompasses both Bourbon and Linn Counties.
In Linn County, these are the results for that seat, therefore although Jones won in Bourbon County, James had more votes counting both together.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DST 4
          (VOTE FOR)  1
           RICK JAMES .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .     1,138   72.76
           JOSHUA JONES  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .       426   27.24
James won with a total of 2,212 votes to Jones 1,650.
In Bourbon County:
“In the following results, Undervote is someone who chose to vote for fewer than the allowed candidates (such as listed as “Vote for 1” and they left it blank) overvote is someone who voted for more than the allowed candidates,” Bourbon County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins said. The write-in board counted late into the night.
To view the total voting, including precincts:
Unofficial Results
Bourbon County, Primary 2024, Aug 06, 2024
All Precincts, All Districts, All Counter Groups, All ScanStations, All Contests, All Boxes
Total Ballots Cast: 2818
20 precincts reported out of 20 total
2024-08-06


All Precincts
United States House of Representatives District 2 (Dem)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 21 undervotes)
Nancy Boyda 262 votes  63.75%
Matt Kleinmann 149   36.25%
Total 411 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 21

United States House of Representatives District 2 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (7 over voted ballots, 7 overvotes, 119 undervotes)
Jeff Kahrs 370   16.37%
Michael A. Ogle 104   4.60%
Derek Schmidt 1246   55.13%
Shawn Tiffany 424   18.76%
Chad Young 116   5.13%
Total 2260 100.00%
Overvotes 7
Undervotes 119

Kansas Senator District 13 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 49 undervotes)
Austin B. Stapleton 383  100.00%
Total 383 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 49

Kansas Senator District 13 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (1 over voted ballots, 1 overvotes, 196 undervotes)
Tim Shallenburger 1553   70.95%
Sam Owen 636   29.05%
Total 2189   100.00%
Overvotes 1
Undervotes 196

Kansas House of Representatives District 4 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 397 undervotes)
Write-in 35 100.00%
Total 35 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 397

Kansas House of Representatives District 4 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 88 undervotes)
Rick James 1074   46.74% (James won the district with 57%)
Joshua Jones 1224   53.26%
Total 2298 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 88

County Commissioner District 1 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
793 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 91 undervotes)
Brandon Whisenhunt 702   100.00%
Total 702 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 91

County Commissioner District 1 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
127 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 25 undervote
Clinton L. Walker 102 100.00%
Total 102 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 25

County Commissioner District 2 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
1055 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 24 undervotes)
Jim Harris 375 36.37%
David Beerbower 656 63.63%
Total 1031 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 24

County Commissioner District 2 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
180 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 160 undervotes)
Write-in 20 100.00%
Total 20 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 160

County Commissioner District 3 (Dem) (Vote for 1)
125 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 16 undervotes)
Steven Houston 109 100.00%
Total 109 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 16

County Commissioner District 3 (Rep) (Vote for 1)
538 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 11 undervotes)
Clifton Beth 152 28.84%
Leroy Kruger 375 71.16%
Total 527 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 11

County Clerk (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 410 undervotes)
Write-in 22 100.00%
Total 22 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 410

County Clerk (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 382 undervotes)
Susan Walker 2004 100.00%
Total 2004 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 382

County Treasurer (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 399 undervotes)
Write-in 33 100.00%
Total 33 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 399

County Treasurer (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (1 over voted ballots, 1 overvotes, 94 undervotes)
Jennifer Hawkins 1795 78.35%
Michael Hoyt 496 21.65%

County Register of Deeds (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 418 undervotes)
Write-in 14 100.00%
Total 14 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 418


County Register of Deeds (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 300 undervotes)
Lora Holdridge 2086 100.00%
Total 2086 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 300


County Attorney (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 420 undervotes)
Write-in 12 100.00%
Total 12 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 420


County Attorney (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 414 undervotes)
James Crux 1972 100.00%
Total 1972 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 414


County Sheriff (Dem) (Vote for 1)
432 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 356 undervotes)
Write-in 76 100.00%
Total 76 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 356


County Sheriff (Rep) (Vote for 1)
2386 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 32 undervotes)
Bill Martin 1199 50.93%
Nelson Blythe 1155 49.07%
Total 2354 100.00%
Overvotes 0
Undervotes 32

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Bourbon County Primary Election Results (unofficial) with All 20 Precincts Counted

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To view the complete results of the Bourbon County 2024 Primary Election:
Unofficial Results for Primary2024202408050137bdfx 99
The following are the results of the local contests with all 20 precincts counted:
In Bourbon County Josh Jones had more votes than Rick James, 1,224 to 1,974, but Rick James had more votes in the other counties and will replace Trevor Jacobs in the Kansas House of Representatives District 4 contest.
In the Bourbon County Commission:
District 1 Brandon Whisenhunt, Republican,  garnered 702 votes, Clint Walker, Democrat 102.
District 2 David Beerbower beat incumbent Jim Harris, both Republicans, 656 to 375 votes.
District 3 LeRoy Kruger garnered 375 to  incumbent Clifton Beth’s 152 votes, both Republicans.
Jennifer Hawkins won over Michael Hoyt 1,795 to 496, both are Republicans, in the County Treasurer position.
Bill Martin beat Nelson Blythe 1,199 to 1.155 for Bourbon County Sheriff, both are Republicans.
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Unofficial Early Voter Results of the Bourbon County August 6, 2024 Primary Election

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These were posted on the Bourbon County KS Facebook page in the last hour:

The Unofficial Early Voter Results

Tabulation of the totals of today’s votes is still being done, with 8 out of 20 precincts in at this time, according to Bourbon County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins.

They are expected in to be totaled in the next 1.5 hours, she said.

To view the remainder of the Unofficial Early Voter Results:

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