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Fort Scott, Government

Agenda for the FS City Commission on Jan. 10

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
JANUARY 10, 2023
6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke M. Wells E. Woellhof K. Harrington
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by: M. Wells
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of December 20th, 2022, and
special meeting of December 29th, 2022.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1327-A totaling $ (to come)
C. Request to Pay – BakerTilly – $9,775.78 – Jeff Hancock services and
expenses for November 2022, Expenses for October 2022.
D. Request to Pay – BakerTilly – $5,104.04 – Interim Financial Management
for November 2022.
E. Request to Pay – EPEC – $459,666.73
1. Cell 1 Aeration Upgrade – $424,088.60 – 65% of Total
2. Baffle Curtain – $35,578.13 – Installation has been completed
F. Request to Pay – Foley Equipment – $180,000.00 – Caterpillar 936K Track
Loader Model 963K.
C. Approval of CMB License For Consumption on the Premises – Debra Cagle
DBA Fifthwheel Tavern – 206 N. Humbolt
V. Reorganization of City Commission
• Election of Mayor
• Commission President
• Bourbon County REDI Representative
• Land Bank Representative
• Fort Scott Housing Authority Delegate
• Lake Advisory Board
• Library Board (Mayor)
VI. Public Comment:

(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five
(5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
VII. Old Business:
A. Financial Update by Ben Hart
B. Update of progress with Code compliance at 102 S. Horton
C. Lake Dock Locations – Doug Guns
VIII. Appearances:
A. Renodry USA – Michael Clancy will address the Commission
regarding their services
IX. Public Hearing: None
X. New Business:
A. Approval of Bid for Demolition of 523 S. Heylman, Bid #48-2022 – Dave’s
Demolition at $1,800.00 or Skitch’s Hauling and Excavation at $3,425.00
B. Approval of 2023 Holiday Schedule
C. Consideration of Jeff Hancock’s Amended Contract – BakerTilly
D. Permission to go out for picnic table grant – Dave Bruner
E. Consideration of Brick Street Policy – M. Wells
F. Consideration to Go Out for Banking Bids – J. Jones
XI. Reports and Comments:
A. Interim City Manager Comments:
B. Engineering Comments:
C. Commissioners Comments:
J. Jones – National Street School Sign
D. City Attorney Comments:
XII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for
Executive Sessions)
XIII. Adjournment:

Fort Scott, Government

FS Chief of Police Retires in February

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Fort Scott Police Chief Travis Shelton Submitted photo.

Travis Shelton, Chief of Police of the Fort Scott Police Department, will retire next month, after 26 years of service.

“My retirement system provides you can retire at age 50, after 25 years service,” Shelton said. “I turn 50 in February.”

“I love Fort Scott and love working for the City of Fort Scott,” he said. “It’s been an awesome career.”

But he is looking forward to retirement.

“I’ve never had more than a week off in my career,” he said. “The plan is to go fishing, get some things done around the house. Eventually the plan is to go to work somewhere else.”

Although he doesn’t have any jobs in mind, “I’d like to put some time in another job long term,” he said.

Shelton has held positions of officer, K9 Handler, sergeant, lieutenant, and chief of police.

He earned an associate of science degree from Fort Scott Community College, and a bachelor of science in criminal justice administration from Missouri Southern State University.

Shelton has served in the community on the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Board of Directors, as a member of the Kiwanis Club,a former board member at the Key Hole (Youth Center),a former adjunct instructor at Fort Scott Community College, anda former little league football coach.

His wife, Gina Shelton, is the USD 234 Business Manager / Board Clerk. He has a son, Nick, 22, and a daughter Maci,17 years old.

“My wife and I are planning on staying in Fort Scott,” Shelton said. “Gina likes her job and we have no intentions to move.”

Shelton’s last day will be February 28, 2023.

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

January 5th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Museum of Creativity

Upcoming Hours & Events

Click here! Great place to burn some

energy indoors during the cold!

The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, something for all ages!

January Special at Hedgehog.INK! Buy 2 Get 1 Free on any action, detective, mystery, Christian, or fiction. See flyer below for more info!

1/05 ~ Seniorcise-Senior Exercise at Credo Senior Living, every Thursday at 10:30am,

click here for more info.

1/05 ~ Lego Club – Museum of Creativity,

$2/person, ages 13+ meets from 4-6pm, ages 7-12 meets from 4:30-5:30pm. Click here for more info.

1/05 ~ Ladies Craft Night – Museum of Creativity, $5/participant, 6-8pm. Click here for more info.

1/05 ~ BINGO hosted by American Legion #25 at Memorial Hall , doors open at 6pm and

Bingo starts at 7pm. Click here for more info.

1/06 ~ Friday Fun Night – Museum of Creativity, 3:30-7:30pm,$1/per person.

Click here for more info.

1/06 ~ Game Night – Museum of Creativity,

6-10pm, $1/ per person. Click here for more info.

1/07 ~ Story Time at Hedgehog.INK!, stories and activities will be provided, 16 S. Main, 10:30am. See flyer below for more info!

1/09 ~ Winter League at M’axe Throw House, 6-8pm, Hatchet on Mondays $100, Big Axe on Tuesdays $60, Per Team Members for duals on Mondays $40, Knives on Tuesday $60, Vikings league (age 10 to 17) Wednesdays $50, these fees cover your dues for an 8 week period for throw and you get a league discount on throw outside of league.

Click here for more info.

1/10 ~ Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet, hosted by the Chamber at Papa Don’s,

10 N. Main, 8:30-9:30am. Click here for more info.

1/10 ~ NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest is hosting an Open House to discuss the Wolf Creek to Blackberry 345kV Transmission Line Project, 6-8pm, Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.

1/12 ~ Chamber Coffee, Gordon Parks Museum, 2108 S. Horton St., 8am ~ first Coffee of the year!

1/12 ~ Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Film Showing “Martin”, a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Gordon Parks. 8-10am at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton.

Click here for more info.

1/13 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Lunch & Learn at the Gordon Parks Museum, 12-1pm.

1/14 ~ Makers Market at Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Monthly shopping event with local creators, makers, and producers, 10am-3pm

Click here for more info.

1/15 ~ Fort Scott Open/ Novice Girls Tournament, Come cheer on the Fort Scott Kids Wrestling team! Admission: $5 Adults / $1 Students & Kids / 4 Under free,

Breakfast and Lunch Concessions available.

Click here for more info.

1/16 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Lunch & Learn at the Gordon Parks Museum, 12-1pm.

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SAVE THE DATE!

1/21 ~ Jeff Leeson Comedy Tour, Memorial Hall, fundraiser for the Splash Pad, doors open click here for details.

1/22 ~ Simmer Pot Class at Sunshine Boutique, 18 E. Wall. This is a building class that is $15/person with everything provided including wine and snacks. Click here for more info.

1/28 ~ Commercial Real Estate Auction, 10 S. National Ave, live & on-line bidding available, starting at 1pm. Click here for more info.

1/28 ~ Grand Opening Gala at The Artificers, Ribbon Cutting 5:30pm, Gala 6-9pm.

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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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Downtown Meet and Greet Jan. 10

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Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for January 10th!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, January 10th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Papa Don’s,
10 N. Main St.
These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotion and anything related to downtown.
Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Local Cook Pays For a Movie as a Present to Her Community

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Fort Cinema,224 W 18th St, Fort Scott

A Fort Scott woman, who cooks at a local restaurant for a living, has paid for a movie for the community at Fort Cinema,  224 W. 18th.

On January 7 at 2 p.m. there will be a free showing of Puss in Boots The Last Wish hosted by this woman, who wishes to remain anonymous.

“This is Christmas present to the community,” Terri Belcher Turner, her cousin, said.  “The first 95 people will get to enjoy the movie, free of charge.  The concessions stand will be open. There was a scheduling issue before Christmas, so now it is the Saturday after the holidays.”

Turner sent an email to fortscott.biz with the story.

“I know the donor and want everyone to know she is a life-long Fort Scott resident with a love for her town and the families in it,” Turner said. “She works regular jobs and struggles like the rest of us but wanted to give families a chance for an afternoon out that they normally couldn’t afford. I hate I am 500 miles away and can’t be there to help promote this generous act.” Turner lives in St. Paul, MN.

“She is someone that cares and really doesn’t have the extra but wants to make a difference,” Turner said. “I’m just wishing I could be there and could  help get other people or companies involved because this could help the community and be an ongoing thing on spring break, summer break anytime through out the year.”

“I’m wondering if anyone would like to step forward and pay for the concessions,” Turner said.

The donor paid close to $200 for renting the theater for this free event to the community.

“This is something for a family to do together, but because of the cost, can’t go to a theater anymore,” Turner said.

 

 

 

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Robert Coon Invests in Another Downtown Building

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120 E. Wall was purchased this week by Robert and Kim Coon. Submitted photo.

Continuing the restoration of Fort Scott’s downtown, Robert and Kim Coon have purchased 120 E. Wall this week. They own Coon Rentals LLC.

Robert and Kim Coon own Coon Rentals LLC. Submitted photo.

“After I bought the Kress Building, I fell in love with the downtown area,” Robert Coon said. “There is lots of energy, lots of events, music on Friday nights at Heritage Park. That little strip of Main Street was dead, now it’s thriving.”

The Kress Building he purchased last year was renovated into Pizza Republic Restaurant this year.

To view a prior story:

New Restaurant and Pub Coming to Downtown Fort Scott

“It’s the support of the community that put downtown Fort Scott on the map and it’s exploding,” he said. “Developers, business people have contributed-the Bartlesmeyers, the Lyons, the Freemans, the LaRoches, the Lipes, the Dancers and others.”

“Developers are taking money from their other ventures to fund this,” he said. “These people are building downtown, are working downtown and still choosing to build downtown.”

“My wife and I have always been involved in rentals,” Coon said. “The residential rental market is easy. The commercial market is fun.”

Going back in time, the shoe store, the appliance store, the Kress Tea Room were closing, now investors are revitalizing the downtown, he said.

Instrumental economic development people in this revitalization have been Jody Hoener and Rob Harrington, Coon said.

 

Plans For the Building

Coon Rentals LLC will be renovating the upstairs of 120 E. Wall into a 1,900 square feet “high end, classy Airbnb.”

“The view is spectacular from the second floor,” he said.

The lower 1900 square feet, which was renovated by the Gettler’s and most recently Patrick Wood, is an office space that is currently rented out to Stutesman Action Realty.

A view inside 120 E. Wall on the main floor. Submitted photo.

History of the Building

“In the 1800’s the original building burnt down,” Coon said. “In 1920, the current structure was built. Brian Allen and Shane Walker are a wealth of knowledge of downtown history.”

“There was a complete renovation under the previous ownership of Patrick J. Wood-the street level, 1900 square feet of a stunning, professional area, is currently occupied by Stutesman Action Reality.  The 1,900 square feet, high end loft apartment space upstairs is set to be Airbnb in early April, 2023”.

Robert Coon can be reached at 620.215.9267.
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Weekly Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

December 29th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Museum of Creativity

Holiday Hours & Events

Click here! Great place to burn some

energy over the holidays!

12/26-31 ~ All gently used books 50% off at Hedgehog.INK! Book Store.

12/29 ~ Lego Club – Museum of Creativity,

$2/person, ages 13+ meets from 4-6pm, ages 7-12 meets from 4:30-5:30pm. Click here for more info.

12/29 ~ Ladies Craft Night – Museum of Creativity, $5/participant, 6-8pm. Click here for more info.

12/29 ~ BINGO hosted by American Legion #25 at Memorial Hall , doors open at 6pm and

Bingo starts at 7pm. Click here for more info.

12/30-31 ~ Kansas City T-Nuts Model Railroad Club – Museum of Creativity, Friday December 30th from 9am-10pm and Saturday December 31st from 10am-6pm, free will donations are welcome. Click here for more info.

01/01 ~ Happy New Year from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce!

01/01 ~ Potluck Dinner with First Presbyterian Church, guest will be FSCC Men’s

Basketball Team, sign – up by calling 620.223.3180 or email [email protected], please bring a dish to share, 11:30am-1pm.

Click here for more info.

01/05 ~ Seniorcise-Senior Exercise at Credo Senior Living, every Thursday at 10:30am,

click here for more info.

01/05 ~ Lego Club – Museum of Creativity,

$2/person, ages 13+ meets from 4-6pm, ages 7-12 meets from 4:30-5:30pm. Click here for more info.

01/05 ~ Ladies Craft Night – Museum of Creativity, $5/participant, 6-8pm. Click here for more info.

01/05 ~ BINGO hosted by American Legion #25 at Memorial Hall , doors open at 6pm and

Bingo starts at 7pm. Click here for more info.

01/06 ~ Friday Fun Night – Museum of Creativity, 3:30-7:30pm,$1/per person.

Click here for more info.

01/06 ~ Game Night – Museum of Creativity,

6-10pm, $1/ per person. Click here for more info.

01/09 ~ Winter League at M’axe, 6-8pm, Hatchet on Mondays $100, Big Axe on Tuesdays $60, Per Team Members for duals on Mondays $40, Knives on Tuesday $60, Vikings league (age 10 to 17) Wednesdays $50, these fees cover your dues for an 8 week period for throw and you get a league discount on throw outside of league.

Click here for more info.

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SAVE THE DATE!

1/13 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Lunch & Learn at the Gordon Parks Museum, 12pm.

1/16 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at the Gordon Parks Museum, 9am-2pm.

1/21 ~ Jeff Leeson Comedy Tour, Memorial Hall, fundraiser for the Splash Pad, doors open click here for details.

1/28 ~ Grand Opening Gala at The Artificers, Ribbon Cutting 5:30pm, Gala 6-9pm.

_________

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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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New Business: Helpful Hands Errands and Delivery Service Targets Help for Seniors

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Teresa Cummings. Submitted photo.

Teresa Cummings, 53, moved with her family from California to Fort Scott in May 2020, when her husband retired. “It was the best thing I’ve ever done,” she said. “We have more conservative values than the San Francisco Bay area.”

In October 2022, she started her business Helpful Hands Errands and Delivery Service.
She is hoping to fill a need for senior citizens who might need a little help shopping and running errands.
“I will deliver to anyone, but what got me started is I wanted to help older people,” Cummings said. “They are walking history and have done a lot for their families. Some people don’t have a lot of family to help them out.”
Cummings delivers from any restaurant and will shop at any store in town.
“I do additional errands, such as prescription pick-up, pick-up or drop-off of items to friends and family, in-home meal prep, party and holiday decorating, and more,” she said. “
Whatever the  errand or personal service need, she will accommodate.
Her hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday and Monday by appointment only.
The business contact is 620.224.7604.
The service area for the business is the Fort Scott area.
Her pricing for shopping service:
1-5 items $3.50
6-10 items $5.50
11-15 items $7.50
16+ items $11/hour (one hr. min.)
Delivery (for example: restaurant, prescription pick-up, etc.) $3.50
All other errands (example party prep, holiday decorating, in-home meal prep, etc.): $11/hour
15% discount for Veterans
This fall, Cummings was helped by the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team with the start up of her business.
“Rachel Carpenter and Dacia Clark helped me to go through each step to set up the business,” she said. “They were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend to anybody trying to start a new business.”
Fort Scott, Government

FS City Commission Special Meeting Agenda for Dec. 29

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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
December 29, 2022
5:00 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke M. Wells E. Woellhof K. Harrington
II. CONSIDERATION:
1. Approval to Purchase Road Machinery
2. Approval of Public Dance Licenses
a. Elks Lodge #579 – 111 W. 19th
b. Sharky’s Pub & Grub – 16 N. National
c. Liberty Theatre – 113 S. Main
d. Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National
e. Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave.
f. Memorial Hall Auditorium – 1 E. Third St.
3. Approval of Renewal of Drinking Establishment Permit
a. Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National
4. Approval of CMB License Renewal-Consumption on the Premises
a. M’axe Throw House – 212 E. 1 st Street
III. Adjournment:

Fort Scott, Government

Corrected Time for Special FS City Commission Meeting on Dec. 29

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT NEWS RELEASE
December 28th, 2022

The City Commission will have a special meeting Thursday,
December 29th, 2022, at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott,
Kansas to discuss the purchase of road equipment discussed

at the December 20th, 2022, regular City Commission Meeting.

This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will also be
made available via the City’s YouTube channel at

City of Fort Scott.