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Category Archives: Fort Scott
Agenda for Fort Scott City Commission for July 5
The complete packet is online at www.fscity.org.
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
JULY 5, 2022
6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke S. Walker M. Wells K. Harrington
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by:
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 21st, 2022.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1315–A totaling $405,044.03.
C. Request to pay – Insituform – CIPP Sanitary Lining Project – $7,246.69
D. Request to Pay – Susan Bancroft – Financial
V. Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five
(5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
VI. Old Business:
1. Consideration of 623 Short Street and possible demolition.
2. Consideration of Corporate Golf Rate Season Membership
VII. Appearances: David Lipe – Street Closure Request – Care to Share Fundraiser
– 16 N. National Avenue – August 13th, 2022
Aaron Foxworth – Tacos & Tailgates Event – September 3rd, 2022 – Temporary
Street Closure Request
VIII. Public Hearing: None
IX. New Business:
1. Consideration of Land Bank Board position and approval of budget.
2. Consideration of engineering firm for Lake Fort Scott valve.
3. Consideration of publication of Budget Hearing Amendment for July 19th,
2022.
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
JULY 5, 2022
6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke S. Walker M. Wells K. Harrington
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by:
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 21st, 2022.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1315–A totaling $405,044.03.
C. Request to pay – Insituform – CIPP Sanitary Lining Project – $7,246.69
D. Request to Pay – Susan Bancroft – Financial
V. Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five
(5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
VI. Old Business:
1. Consideration of 623 Short Street and possible demolition.
2. Consideration of Corporate Golf Rate Season Membership
VII. Appearances: David Lipe – Street Closure Request – Care to Share Fundraiser
– 16 N. National Avenue – August 13th, 2022
Aaron Foxworth – Tacos & Tailgates Event – September 3rd, 2022 – Temporary
Street Closure Request
VIII. Public Hearing: None
IX. New Business:
1. Consideration of Land Bank Board position and approval of budget.
2. Consideration of engineering firm for Lake Fort Scott valve.
3. Consideration of publication of Budget Hearing Amendment for July 19th,
2022.
4. Consideration of Charter Ordinance No. 34 relating to Transient Guest Tax
and a Tourism Advisory Board
5. Consideration of Demolition Bids: 601 W. 2nd – 604 W. 5th – 722 S. Heylman
X. Reports and Comments:
A. City Manager Comments:
– Street Equipment Request
B. Director Comments:
C. Engineering Firm Comments:
1. Proposal for Street and Sidewalk Improvement on South Horton Street
from West 18th to West 6th Street and West 6th Street from South Horton
Street to South National
2. Consideration of Addendum No. 1 – Wastewater Design Contract
D. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XI. Executive Session – If requested
and a Tourism Advisory Board
5. Consideration of Demolition Bids: 601 W. 2nd – 604 W. 5th – 722 S. Heylman
X. Reports and Comments:
A. City Manager Comments:
– Street Equipment Request
B. Director Comments:
C. Engineering Firm Comments:
1. Proposal for Street and Sidewalk Improvement on South Horton Street
from West 18th to West 6th Street and West 6th Street from South Horton
Street to South National
2. Consideration of Addendum No. 1 – Wastewater Design Contract
D. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XI. Executive Session – If requested
What’s Happening in Fort Scott Newsletter July 1
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Fort Scott City Offices Closed July 4
The City of Fort Scott Administration Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th, 2022 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022.
The City’s tree and brush dump will also be closed on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022. It will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Union State Bank Expands
Union State Bank, the Fort Scott Branch, is in the final stages of an addition of 1,200 square feet to its building.
“We were running into problems with space,” CEO and President Bryan Holt said. “We looked at every way possible to not expand the foot print.”
But the bank administration decided to add a 20 by 60 foot addition for its growing support staff and also to upgrade security.
The lobby was shortened and reconfigured to have more space for employee work stations, and the addition added five new offices and two new bathrooms.
In October 2021 the project was started.
“It will be 99 percent completed in 30 days,” Vice President of Information Technology Dustin McClure said on June 23. McClure was also the project manager of the expansion.
“We’ve got pods, like cubicles, to build,” McClure said. “This will seat a total of eight people.”
“This will improve accessibility and privacy needs of our customers,” Senior Loan Officer Katie Casper said.
“New offerings with debit card capabilities, improved customer experience and improved card experience are on the horizon for the bank,” Holt said.
The bank building, located at 1009 S. Clark, was completed in 1992, when Union State Bank opened the branch in Fort Scott.
The headquarters of the two banks is in Uniontown, where the business started in 1901.
The bank listed the following businesses who have provided services/products for the expansion:
Project General Manager: Bo Casper (owner of Casper Enterprises)
Casper Enterprises LLC
Alpha Roofing
Big Sugar Lumber and Home Center
Craw-Kan Telephone
Davis Drywall
Geiger Plumbing
Greenwood Plaster Company
Jeff Allen Electric
LACO Guttering
Norris Heating & Air
Peerless Products Inc.
Phillips Flooring
Redbud Farms and Nursery
Ruddick’s Furniture
Stoughton Inc
Thomas Concrete & Construction
Fort Scott Fireworks Ordinances Explained
“With fireworks sales and the Independence Day holiday upcoming we are issuing a press release regarding fireworks ordinances and fireworks safety tips,” said Fort Scott’s Public Relations and Tourism Director said.
“The major amendment to the fireworks ordinance is that it is lawful for fireworks to be discharged from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) of July 3rd and July 4,” he said. “In the past the ordinance stated that fireworks could be shot on July 4th only. The other points are a good reminder of what residents can and can’t do.”
PRESS RELEASE – CITY OF FORT SCOTT
ORDINANCE NO. 3585 | ORDINANCE NO. 3602
Thursday, June 30, 2022
McGehee Starts Power Washing Business
Cody McGehee started a new power washing business this month in Fort Scott.
“I am the owner and operator,” he said. “The name of my business is called Precision Power Washing. I live and operate in Fort Scott…and will also be providing services for the surrounding areas as well.”
McGehee, 28, works a full-time day job and is available to pressure wash from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays from 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
“My services will include pressure washing, soft washing, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, siding cleaning, patio/ deck cleaning, driveway cleaning, sidewalk cleaning, residential and commercial cleaning,” he said. “I will also be doing automotive cleaning as well as boats and RV/ campers.”
“I have multiple years experience power washing concrete surfaces, but am now taking on different types of surfaces while continuing to educate myself in the field,” he said. “I take pride in my work and support and promote local businesses as often as possible.”
McGehee finds the work satisfying.
“I began this journey with the support of my friends and family,” he said. “I am following a dream and a passion. Pressure washing is an art in my eyes. It is very satisfying work and is very rewarding. To be able to restore someone’s property to its glory and see them stunned by the ‘after look’ of a finished product gives my heart joy. I have always been a guy to try and make people happy. To me, this is a great way to see people happy. Restoring the pride people have in their property is an amazing feeling. I am looking forward to serving Fort Scott and the surrounding areas!”
Contact McGehee at
McGehee is a 2012 graduate of Fort Scot High School.
“I am happily married to my wife Allie McGehee and we have three children: Micah, Roman and Olivia.”
He works full time for the City of Fort Scott’s Street Department.
Charlie Redd and the The Luna Voo Doo Band Coming July 8
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Chamber Coffee hosted Bourbon County Garden Club June 30
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee this Thursday, June 30th at 8am. This week’s coffee will be hosted by Bourbon County Garden Club located at the Heritage Park Pavilion at 1st and Main. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
The Bourbon County Garden Club is a group of like-minded gardeners that gather to share their knowledge, and better their community through gardening. They meet to plant and care for gardens spread throughout Fort Scott.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.
This Week at Fort Scott Public Library
What’s Happening in Fort Scott June 24 Newsletter
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Independence Day Celebrations in Fort Scott 2022
In addition to family gatherings, there are some choices for celebrating America’s independence in 2022.
Fort Scott Celebrations
The Elks Lodge No. 579 community fireworks display will be at sundown July 3, as in years past.
“The fireworks show will be 20-25 minutes long,” Millie Lipscomb said.
The best spot is near south Horton Street.
“They can be seen from many spots around the community, but since they are shot from the ball field area behind Fort Scott Community College, prime locations are the fairgrounds, the Nazarene and Community Christian Church parking lots and the college parking lots.”
No personal fireworks can be shot off in those areas, by a City of Fort Scott ordinance.
“We’ve worked with a new pyrotechnics company this year to have higher lift on the fireworks so they can be seen from further away,” she said. “We’ve worked hard to contract a company with local ties that has allowed us to keep the prices achievable, but still it is up about 100% from the past few years. We are fortunate to be able to get the quality we have contracted for.”
Burke Street Parade
The Burke Street Fourth of July Parade is in its 40th year.
The neighborhood of Burke Street has people turn out in patriotic colors and clothing to celebrate the U.S.A. Fourth of July.
Some will be in the parade, some will be sitting in their lawnchairs, enjoying the fun.
“The parade will start at 10 a.m. at 10th and Burke, on the 4th,” Margaret Humphrey, one of the organizers, said. “It started in 1982 by myself, Susan Foster and Jill Gorman.”
“This year John and Carol Hill will host the refreshments, they live on the corner of 10th and Burke,” she said. “We want people to contribute cookies to them. Please donate by July 3.”
“This year we will have some kids that live on Burke Street lead the patriotic songs under the direction of Jill Gorman,” she said.
“Frankie Halsey will be in charge of traffic,” she said. “Barb Albright will be in charge of distributing fliers. I am not aware of other activities.”
Please no big vehicles in the parade.
If there is lightening the event is canceled, she said.
“Children are all over the place,” Humphrey said. “So cars and trucks drive safely.”
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Celebrate American independence with history at the Fort Scott National Historic Site.
Enjoy the sights and sounds and immersion in America’s history while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of the nation.
Fort Scott National Historic Site will host the 35th Division Infantry Band on Wednesday, June 29, beginning at 6:30 pm. The performance will be on the bricks in front of the Post Hospital/Visitor Center. Bring your lawn chair to ensure seating. Saturday through Monday, July 2 through 4, Fort Scott NHS will have artillery demonstrations, tours, programs, and living history activities throughout the day.
Wednesday, June 29
6:30 pm – 35th Division Infantry Band performing a kaleidoscope of pops, classical, and patriotic music.
Saturday, July 2
10:00 pm – Guided Tour of the Fort
11:00 am – Artillery Demonstration
Noon – Historic Yard Games
1:00 pm – Guided Tour of the Fort
2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
3:00 pm – Flash Flood: Fort Scott and Westward Expansion Discussion
Sunday, July 3
10:00 pm – Guided Tour of the Fort
11:00 am – Artillery Demonstration
Noon – Tales from the Trail: Santa Fe Trader Presentation
1:00 pm – Guided Tour of the Fort
2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
3:00 pm – Independence Day II: Fireworks at High Tide Discussion
Monday, July 4
10:00 pm – Guided Tour of the Fort
11:00 am – Artillery Demonstration
1:00 pm – Guided Tour of the Fort
2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
3:00 pm – Amputations and Ambulances: Civil War Medicine Discussion