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The Fort Scott Community College Trustees have decided to sell the property it purchased from the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas to move its nursing department into, at 902 S. Horton.
The building will now be purchased by the Fort Scott School District USD 234, with the intention for the transaction to take place before December 31, 2023.
“I would like to stress the decision to sell 902 Horton was based upon an evaluation of our facility needs,” FSCC President Dr. Jason Kegler said. “We see this as an opportunity to move the nursing program back to campus. Subsequent conversations with both nursing faculty and other college employees confirm this was the right decision for Fort Scott Community College and our community.”
“The lease purchase, it is my understanding, began in the summer of 2023, just prior to my arrival,” Kegler said. “The lease purchase was done with the intention of moving nursing to this location.”
“It is my understanding the previous owners of the property at 902 S. Horton were both Mercy Hospital and CHC,” Dr. Kegler said. “The college had planned to utilize the space for nursing, but decided otherwise after bids for the renovation were received. The decision was made because the college administration wanted to explore different options.”
At the December 11 monthly meeting, the FSCC Trustees authorized Dr. Kegler to complete the appropriate transfers of funds and related paperwork to fulfill the debt obligation to CHCSEK. It is the final installment in a lease purchase payment.
The nursing program will remain in the current Burke Street location, with plans to eventually relocate the program back to the main campus, he said.
A December 13 announcement from Dr. Kegler about the nursing program:
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
November 20, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer recognized Ronda Bailey and Doug Ropp as newly
elected Board members.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to amend the agenda by moving
Executive session immediately after approval of the consent agenda, revising Item B to read Consideration of FSCC
Foundation Funds, and adding Consideration of Property Negotiations as Item D under Action/Discussion Items.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda as amended.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 for ten minutes beginning at 5:36 pm for the purpose of
discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to administrative contracts, with no action expected to follow. The
Board invited Dr. Kegler into executive session.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to return to
open session at 5:47 pm.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Fewins seconded by Hart and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Perkins Grant purchases as specified.
B. A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Fewins and carried by unanimous vote to accept FSCC Foundation funds as permitted by law.
C. A motion was made by Fewins seconded by Elliott and carried by unanimous vote to approve the healthcare insurance renewal.
D. A motion was made by Elliott seconded by Holt and carried by unanimous vote to approve the Perkins Grant purchases as specified.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Gordon Parks Museum, Instruction, Finance and Operations, Athletics, and Student Services, and President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:52 pm by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, December 11, 2023. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on November 20, 2023, 6
C. Approval of Bills and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 18
A. Approval of 2024-25 Academic Scholarships, 18
B. Approval of Sale of Property at 902 S. Horton, 20
C. Approval of Final Installment Lease Purchase Payment to CHCSEK, 21
ITEMS FOR REVIEW, 22
REPORTS, 25
A. Administrative Updates, 25
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 30
ADJOURNMENT, 311
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• December 11, 2023 (Changed due to winter break) Board Meeting
• December 15, 2023 – January 3, 2024 Winter Break, Campus Closed
• January 15, 2024 MLK, Jr. Day, Campus Closed
• January 22, 2024 (Changed due to MLK, Jr. Day) Board Meeting
• February 19, 2024 Board Meeting
• March 11 – 15, 2024 Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 18, 2024 Board Meeting
• April 15, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 20, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 27, 2024 Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Jason Kegler, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2
ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on November 20, 2023.
C. APPROVAL OF BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached is the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Separations
a) Kris Mengarelli, CTEC Director, effective November 7, 2023
b) Marianne Culbertson, Director of Business Operations, effective November 24, 2023
c) Iban Gama, Regional Recruiter – Louisiana MEP, effective November 30, 2023
d) Alexandrya Morillo, Head Cheer/Dance Coach, effective December 7, 2023
e) Julie Eichenberger, Vice President of Finance and Operations, effective December 31, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved
To view the complete packet:
FSCC announces ABE/GED orientation schedule
For those intending to enroll in Fort Scott Community College’s ABE/GED (Adult Basic Education/General Education Development) program next semester, orientation is required, noted Aubrey Duft, program coordinator, who also released the tentative orientation schedule.
GED classes, Duft said, are geared toward preparation for the GED test, which includes math, science, social studies and reasoning through language arts.
“In order for students to start with me, they will need to complete an orientation,” Duft said. “During orientation, we fill out the required paperwork, take a pre-assessment in reading and math, discuss a general overview of classes and the GED test, and discuss short- and long-term goals.”
Students ages 16 or older meet the requirements, but, for those younger than 18, a compulsory exemption form is required.
A material fee of $35 is due the week of orientation. GED-testing fees are paid separately at the time of registration for the exam. Students need to know their Social Security numbers and present a photo ID (if they have one).
Class times are from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday with platforms available for distant learning.
“I can work around schedules if needed,” Duft said.
Following are the tentative dates for spring 2024 orientation sessions: Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Feb. 6-8, Feb. 20-22, March 5-7, March 19-21, April 2-4, April 16-18, April 30-May 2, May 14-16 and May 28-30.
The ABE program is not limited to GED classes, Duft said.
“If a student already has a high school diploma or credential, but needs to improve basic skills in reading and math, I can help with that,” she said. “In January, I also began teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) students, so I have ESL classes available as well.”
For more information, contact Duft at (620) 223-2700, ext. 4400, or email her at [email protected]. Her office is located in the FSCC library in Bailey Hall.
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
October 16, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer thanked Elliott for stepping up to lead last month’s meeting in his absence.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Holt asked about the preliminary notes written on the treasurer’s report. Julie Eichenberger said the UMB transactions are not yet included, but an updated report will be provided when finalized.
A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda as
amended.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Gordon Parks
Museum, Instruction, Finance and Operations, Athletics, and Student Services.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session for 30 minutes beginning at 6:50 pm for the purposes of discussing non-elected personnel as it relates to organizational structure. The Board invited Dr. Kegler and Juley McDaniel to join. At 7:20 pm executive session was extended for 20 minutes. At 7:40 pm executive session was extended by 10 minutes.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to return to open session at 7:51 pm.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
7:52 pm by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
October 30, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. In Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to executive session for 60 minutes beginning at 5:02 pm to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel as it relates to administrative contracts and for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship as it relates to real estate negotiations. The
board invited Dr. Jason Kegler, Gina Shelton, Juley McDaniel, and Zack Reynolds.
At 6:02 pm a motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to return to open session. A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to adjourn to executive session at 6:05 pm for 45 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel as it relates to
administrative contracts and for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed
privileged in the attorney-client relationship as it relates to real estate negotiations. The board invited Dr. Jason
Kegler, Gina Shelton, Juley McDaniel, and Zack Reynolds.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to return to
open session at 6:52 pm.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:52 pm by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote.
November 20, 2023
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, November 20, 2023. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community College.
To view the entire agenda packet: 11.18.23 Consent Agenda
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on October 16 2023, and Special Board Meeting conducted on October 30, 2023, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 8
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 62
A. Consideration of Perkins Grant Purchases, 62
B. Approval of FSCC Foundation Loan, 63
C. Consideration of Employee Insurance Renewal, 64
REPORTS, 66
A. Administrative Updates, 66
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 79
ADJOURNMENT, 801
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• November 22 – 24, 2023 Thanksgiving Break, Campus Closed
• December 11, 2023 (Changed due to winter break) Board Meeting
• December 15, 2023 – January 3, 2024 Winter Break, Campus Closed
• January 15, 2024 MLK, Jr. Day, Campus Closed
• January 22, 2024 (Changed due to MLK, Jr. Day) Board Meeting
• February 19, 2024 Board Meeting
• March 11 – 15, 2024 Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 18, 2024 Board Meeting
• April 15, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 20, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 27, 2024 Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Jason Kegler, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2
ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC4
Phone: 620-223-2700, ext. 5850
Email: [email protected]
Website: gordonparkscenter.org
The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College will celebrate the anniversary of Gordon Parks’ birthday on Thursday, November 30th with the showing of films throughout the day. The events are free of charge and the public is invited to attend.
The schedule throughout the day will include:
9:25 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Showing of the Criterion Collection film, The Learning Tree.
11:25 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. – Showing of the Criterion Collection films The Movie Makers, a featurette that shows Parks on location for The Learning Tree film. And My Father: Gordon Parks, (1969), a documentary made on the set of The Learning Tree, narrated by Gordon Parks Jr., and featuring on the set interviews with Gordon Parks Sr. and members of the cast and crew.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join us for Birthday Cake in the Gordon Parks Museum on the Fort Scott Community College Campus Center.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Showing of the film Moments Without Proper Names.
Throughout the day, visitors will be able to receive a 25% birthday discount on all apparel items.
Parks, born in Fort Scott on November 30, 1912, would have been 111 this year. He died on March 7, 2006, at the age of 93. The films will be shown in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. For more information contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620- 223-2700, ext. 5850, or by email at [email protected]
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“I love the anticipation of Christmas,” AllenTwitchell, Fort Scott Community College’s Theatre Director said in a press release. “Tis indeed the season for memories, for family, for giving, for the promise of snow and a new year, and it is my pleasure to celebrate it with the community on Nov. 16 this year.”
“The gift we present at 7 p.m. that day in the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center is called “Santa ‘Claws’ Is Coming to Town,” the second installment of a three-part trilogy featuring Bigfoot as a central character and written by me because at my previous academic place of employment, the costume closet contained an idle Bigfoot costume,” he said.
“And, for the fifth year, Walmart of Fort Scott is graciously supplying Christmas candy to be distributed by the cast in the lobby following the show,” he said.
“In part one of the trilogy, “A Very Hairy Christmas,” Bigfoot is pursued by the dreaded Darth Hunter and his henchmen, Dim and Dimmer, but with the aid of three youngsters (Ben, Jordan and Grace) and an ace reporter (Ben’s dad), he escapes the clutches of the evil villain and learns the story of Christmas and then everybody sings.”
“In this year’s offering, Darth Hunter’s demented brother, Doctor Virus, plots to kill Christmas by addicting Santa Claus to a video game and forcing him to miss the midnight deadline for delivering the first present to a select family in Fort Scott, thereby activating the “Santa Clause” and canceling Christmas…as negotiated by the reindeer union during its most-recent contract talks,” he said. “Again, Bigfoot and the kids endeavor to come to the rescue and chaos ensues…along with more singing.”
“Part three, All I Want for Christmas is Bigfoot’s Teeth, performed at FSCC on two prior occasions, unites the two previous “bad guys” with their even-more-sinister sister, Noella DeVile, intent on capturing Bigfoot and extracting his teeth for their magical properties, which include keeping her young and beautiful,” Twitchel said. “Spoiler alert: She is unsuccessful and everybody sings.”
The cast: Clint LaFollette, Will Holliday, Braxton Ferrell, Gia Dickey, Heidi Clevenger, Josh Smith, Nick Shelton, Isaiah Subbert, Ivy Swearingen and Christina King. The singing director is Chris Goddard. Joshua Ramsey and Zach Loper provide tech support. “And, of course, Santa makes an appearance,” he said.
“If this doesn’t sound like fun to you, just come for the candy,” he said.
“In any event, let us be the first to wish you, “Merry Christmas – and a Happy Thanksgiving,” he said.
FSCC cheer and dance squad is sponsoring a Little Greyhounds Cheer Clinic for youngsters in kindergarten -eighth grade from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 in Arnold Arena. The cost for the clinic is $25. Contact Allee Morillo, head cheer and dance coach, at (913) 230-8869 to register or for answers to questions.
The FSCC Library Book Club meets next Wednesday (Nov. 15) in the library commons area. The featured topic is Women in Science and Diversity and the select book is “Lessons in Chemistry.” Contact Susie Arvidson at [email protected] for more information.
Spring and summer enrollment is open at FSCC.
The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 30, 2023 in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at 5:00 pm. The board will immediately adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel regarding administrative contracts and organizational structure and for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship as it relates to real estate negotiations. No action is expected to follow.
October 16, 2023
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
To view the entire agenda:
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
October 16, 2023. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in meeting rooms of Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, followed by regular board
meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
5:00 DINNER
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on September 25, 2023, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 50
REPORTS, 51
A. Administrative Updates, 51
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 67
ADJOURNMENT, 681
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• October 5 – 7, 2023 Gordon Parks Celebration
• October 16, 2023 Board Meeting
• November 20, 2023 Board Meeting
• November 22 – 24, 2023 Thanksgiving Break, Campus Closed
• December 11, 2023 (Changed due to winter break) Board Meeting
• December 15, 2023 – January 3, 2024 Winter Break, Campus Closed
• January 15, 2024 MLK, Jr. Day, Campus Closed
• January 22, 2024 (Changed due to MLK, Jr. Day) Board Meeting
• February 19, 2024 Board Meeting
• March 11 – 15, 2024 Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 18, 2024 Board Meeting
• April 15, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 20, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 27, 2024 Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Jason Kegler, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2
ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC4
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
September 25, 2023
PRESENT: Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Vice-Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 5:37 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
A motion was made by Hart, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to appoint Dave Elliott as Chair
pro tem.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
BUDGET HEARING
A. Comments from the Chair: None
B. Comments from the Board: The Board thanked Julie Eichenberger and her staff for getting the budget
ready. A suggestion was made to have a worksession next year prior to Julie starting the budget so the
Board can provide feedback about goals for the budget year.
C. Comments from the Public: None
D. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the revenue
neutral rate resolution as stated in the agenda.
E. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2023 –
24 budget as presented.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
KDWP REPORT: Don George, the District Biologist for Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has
been in charge of the lakes at FSCC for many years. KDWP stocks both ponds at FSCC. In his time in this role, he
says KDWP has stocked well over $100,000 worth of fish in the east lake. KDWP and FSCC will be working
together to restructure the east pond, which will involve complete draining of the pond and restructuring the dam. A
start date for the project has not yet been determined, but the goal for completion is some time in 2025.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
the consent agenda as amended.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by 4 – 2 vote to approve the Fairness in
Women’s Sports Policy. Elliott and Nelson voted in opposition.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Instruction, Finance and
Operations, Athletics, Student Services, and CTEC.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:56 pm by Fewins, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote.