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Fort Scott, Government

FS Commission Minutes of Sept. 13

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Minutes are unapproved until next Tuesday’s meeting.

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of September 13th, 2021 Special Meeting #22

A special meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held September 13th, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Kevin Allen, and Pete Allen were present with Mayor Josh Jones presiding. R. Nichols and L. Watts were present via telephone.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Travis Shelton, Cheryl Van Hoecke, Michael Miles, Brad Matkin, Dave Bruner, Susan Bancroft and Michael Hoyt, and Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, was present via telephone.

CONSIDERATION:

  1. Consideration of change order on ladder fire truck – Dave Bruner, Fire Chief, informed the Commission that he has Change Order #2 from Pierce Manufacturing on factory changes to the 2021 Pierce Ascendant 100’ Platform Fire Truck. The amount of the change order is a reduction of $26,541.70, making the final price of the ladder truck at $1,367,412.09.

J. Jones moved to approve Change Order #2 for the new ladder truck in the reduction amount of $26,541.70. K. Allen seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

APPROVED CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR THE NEW LADDER FIRE TRUCK IN THE REDUCED AMOUNT OF $26,541.70, RESULTING IN A TOTAL FINAL PRICE OF $1,367,412.09.

  1. Consideration of payment for ladder fire truck – Dave Bruner, Fire Chief, informed the Commission that he is requesting to pay for the new ladder truck now. The total price of the truck is $1,367,412.09 and the City received a C.D.B.G. grant in the amount of $665,303.00. Approval to pay $702,109.09 was requested. He said that there were a couple of added features to the truck that needed approved also. One was a fitting and the other was a harness for the basket.

P. Allen said that he was voting against this purchase as he believes it was purchased against the will of the people.

J. Jones moved to approve the invoice of $1,367,412.09 with the City part $702,109.09 and the C.D.B.G. part $665,303.00. K. Allen seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

approved the invoice of $1,367,412.09 for the new fire department ladder truck with the City part $702,109.09 and the C.D.B.G. part $665,303.00.

  1. Consideration of donation of current ladder truck – Dave Bruner, Fire Chief, informed the Commission that the Fire Department notified the area rural fire departments that the 1993 E-One Hurricane 75’ ladder truck was being replaced and asked if they had any interest. One letter of interest was received by Bourbon County Fire District #3 and the letter stated this fire truck would be stationed in Uniontown.

P. Allen said he was against this because the current ladder truck is worn out.

J. Jones moved to approve to donate the 1993 E-One Hurricane 75’ ladder truck to Bourbon County Fire District #3. K. Allen seconded. K. Allen, R. Nichols, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. P. Allen voted no. Motion carried 4-1.

approved to donate the 1993 E-One Hurricane 75’ ladder truck to Bourbon County Fire District #3 to be stationed in uniontown, kansas.

  1. Consideration of change order for Eagle Block Building – Mark McCoy, Interim City Manager, informed the Commission that he wished to table this topic and go out for local bids to local plumbers to install a sump pump. He said that he would personally contact the local plumbers and have them submit a quote by 12:00 noon on Friday, September 17th, 2021.

Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, said his main concern is timing of the project. The backfill was supposed to begin this week.

Discussion was held about how long to give the local plumbers to submit a bid proposal.

J. Jones moved to approve to table this change order and to solicit local proposals from our local plumbers for the installation of a sump pump at the Eagle Block building location. K. Allen seconded. K. Allen, P. Allen, L. Watts, and J. Jones voted aye. R. Nichols abstained. Motion carried 4-1.

approved to table this change order and to solicit local proposals from our local plumbers for the installation of a sump pump at the Eagle Block building location. the proposal due date is friday, september 17th, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT:

J. Jones moved to adjourn the special meeting at 6:51 p.m. K. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 6:51 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, M.M.C.

City Clerk

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Weekly Newsletter Sept. 17

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
September 17th Weekly Newsletter
Come join us for the Friday Night Concert at Heritage Pavilion
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TROLLEY TOURS!
Every Friday & Saturday!
50-minute narrated Trolley Tour
of Historic Fort Scott. Every hour on the hour. Departs from the Fort Scott
Chamber at 231 E. Wall St.
Friday hours: 11 am until 3 pm
Saturday hours: 10 am until 3 pm
$6 Adults & $4 for 12 yrs & under
THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OFFERS DAILY GUIDED TOURS AT 10 AM & 1 PM, 7 DAYS/WEEK – FREE!
THE FORT SCOTT CHAMBER IS ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE PIONEER HARVEST FIESTA PARADE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.
CLICK HERE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER ONLINE WWW.FORTCOTT.COM.
9/17 ~ FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT FEATURING MATT HARPER AT HERITAGE PARK PAVILION 7-8 PM. Click herefor info.
9/17 & 9/18 ~ FORT SCOTT LIVESTOCK SALE. Click herefor info.
9/17 thru 9/23 ~ FORT CINEMA:
Cry Macho, Malignant & Shang-Chi. Check out what is coming to theatres, click here.
9/17 ~ BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS: Open Mic Night, clickhere for more info.
9/17 ~ FRIDAY EVENING OF FUN AT THE MUSEUM OF CREATIVITY – Open play session and crafts 3:30-7:30 pm, Game Night 8:30-11:30 pm, only $1 admission! Visit and Like their Facebook page for more info.
9/18 ~ FARMERS’ MARKET ~ 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
9/18 & 19 ~ JOHN HILL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT AT LAROCHE BASEBALL COMPLEX. Click herefor game times.
9/18 & 9/19 ~ Marmaton Massacre & Tri-Yak-A-Thon weekend festival.Mountain Bike Race, free camping, live entertainment, kids race. Tri-Yak-A-Thon (run, kayak, and bike race) on 9/18 at 9 am. Click here.
9/18 ~ Live Music in Gunn Park by Bourbon County Revival, as part of the Marmaton Massacre Festival, all are welcome, bring a lawn chair, 8pm.
9/18 ~ Dick Magee Retirement Auction of Magee’s General Store, 10 am. The Auction will be held at 401 Ransom St., Fort Scott. For more information, clickhere.
9/18 & 9/19 ~ Hollister Shooting Range Open!The range is open on the 1st & 3rd weekend of each month. clickhere.
9/19 ~ Bourbon County Democrats Regular Meeting2pm, FSCC Heritage Room, Jason Probst guest speaker.
SAVE THE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 23rd ~ Chamber Coffee ~ Bourbon County Cars Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, 8amTo celebrate the opening of their new location, 1810 S. Main St.
SEPTEMBER 24th & 25th ~ Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale Downtown & Around Fort Scott!Participating retailers will be having special sale items inside & outside of their store. This is the time to save big and support local.
SEPTEMBER 24th thru 26th ~ Doug Hazelbaker Memorial 5th Annual – Bourbon County Fairgrounds. Ranch Rodeo, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Breakaway, Goat Tying. Click here for more information.
SEPTEMBER 25th ~ KDVS 4-Person Scramble Fundraiser at Woodland Hills Golf Course.To register a team, clickherefor more information.
OCTOBER 2ND ~ 15TH ANNUAL CARE TO SHARE/SHARING BUCKET FALL FESTIVAL
To volunteer or learn more about the event, click here for more information.
SEPTEMBER 30th thru OCTOBER 3rd ~ Pioneer Harvest Fiesta.Kicks off with a parade Thursday evening at 6 pm, with events all weekend. Click here for the schedule.
OCTOBER 7th thru 10th ~ Gordon Parks Annual Celebration.Click here for the schedule.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
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
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.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
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Fort Scott

Jazz and R and B Violinist To Perform Oct. 8

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Don’t Miss out on this
performance with advance tickets available now!
“DOMINIQUE HAMMONS”
“I AM STRADIVARI”
Multi-Talented Contemporary
Jazz & R&B Violinist
PERFORMING AT
The River Room
3 W. OAK ST., FORT SCOTT, KS 66701
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $30 in advance, or $35 at the door.
Tickets are available at the Gordon Parks Museum or over the phone (620) 223.2700, Ext. 5850
Click HERE to visit the Gordon Parks Museum website.
Click HEREto view the Press release from The Gordon Parks Museum and learn more about his amazing and talented performer who is coming to Fort Scott!
Fort Scott, Gordon Parks Museum

Presentation Explores Lives of Free-Born Children after Civil War

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Angela Bates. Submitted photo.

Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, KS, will host “Children of the Promised Land,” a presentation and discussion by Angela Bates during the 2021 Annual Gordon Parks Celebration events on Friday, October 8th at 12:15 P.M. at The Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton St. Fort Scott, KS.

Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact Kirk Sharp at 620 -223-2700 ext. 5850 for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
“This is a Lunch and Learn event so everyone is welcome to bring their lunch and drinks. Sack Lunch and Drink for ($8-purchase) will be also be available,” said Museum Director, Kirk Sharp.
Nicodemus, a small, unincorporated town in Graham County, is the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War. Today the town is a National Historic Site. This pictorial history explores the unique experience of mothers and their children in Nicodemus, some of whom were the first members of their families born free.
Angela Bates is the executive director of the Nicodemus Historical Society. She presents educational programs across the nation covering Nicodemus, Exodusters and black towns in the West, Buffalo Soldiers, and black women in the West.
“My great uncle, Henry Williams, was the first baby born in Nicodemus just a month after my great-grandmother Emma arrived with the first group of settlers in 1877,” said Bates. “He was one of the first in his generation born on the free soils of Kansas. He represents the many children of his generation that were reared by parents who were former slaves.”
“Children of the Promised Land” is part of Humanities Kansas’s Movement of Ideas
Speakers Bureau, featuring presentations and workshops designed to share stories that
inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.

For more information about “Children of the Promised Land” contact the Gordon Parks
Museum at 620 -223-2700 ext. 5850 or visit http://www.gordonparkscenter.org/
About Humanities Kansas
Humanities Kansas is an independent nonprofit spearheading a movement of ideas to
empower the people of Kansas to strengthen their communities and our democracy.
Since 1972, our pioneering programming, grants, and partnerships have documented
and shared stories to spark conversations and generate insights. Together with our
partners and supporters, we inspire all Kansans to draw on history, literature, ethics, and
culture to enrich their lives and serve the communities and state we all proudly call
home. Visit humanitieskansas.org.
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Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Special Meeting: Budget Hearing for 2021-22

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 15, 2021
A special meeting of the board of education, Unified School District No. 234, Bourbon County, Kansas, is hereby called to be held at 12: 15 p.m. on Monday, the twentieth day of September 2021, in the USD 234 Board of Education central office. The purpose of the meeting is a budget hearing and to consider the 2021-22 budget.
By order of the President of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 234, Bourbon County, Kansas.

September 20,2O2L Special Board Meeting – 12:15 p.m.
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 234
BOARD AGENDA
1. Open the meeting
2. Flag Salute
3. Open Budget Hearing
4. Comments
5. Close budget hearing
5. Consider 2021-22 budget
7. Adjourn
(Action)

Fort Scott, Schools

USD 234 Special U 234 Board Meeting Agenda for Sept. 20: Revenue Neutral Hearing, LOB and Property Taxation Policy

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September 20,2O2L Special Board Meeting – 12:00 p.m.

A special meeting of the board of education, Unified School District No. 234, Bourbon County, Kansas, is hereby called to be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, the twentieth day of September 2021, in the USD 234 Board of Education central office. The purpose ofthe meeting is a revenue neutral hearing and to consider Resolution 2l-07 to adopt LOB percentage and to consider Resolution 21-08 expressing the property taxation policy of USD 234 Fort Scott with respect to exceeding the revenue neutral tax rate for
financing the annual budget for 2021-22.

By order of the President ofthe Board of Education of Unified School District No. 234, Bourbon County, Kansas.

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 234
BOARD AGENDA
1. Open the meeting
2. Flag Salute
3. Open Revenue Neutral Hearing
4. Comments
5. Close Revenue Neutral Hearing
6. Consider Resolution 21{7 – To Adopt LOB Percentage
8-25-21Res. 23-07.pdt
7. Consider Resolution 21{8 – A Resolution Expressing the Property Taxation
Policy of USD 234 Fort Scott with Respect to Exceeding the Revenue
Neutral Tax Rate for Financing the Annual Budget for 2O21-22
8-25-21 Res. 21-08.pdf
8. Adjourn
(Action)
(Action

Business, Food, Fort Scott

New Hibachi/Sushi Restaurant To Open in Former Kress Building

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Kasi and Aung Kyaw-Gates. Submitted photo.

Kasi, 23,  and Aung Kyaw-Gates, 29,  are working to open a hibachi/sushi restaurant in downtown Fort Scott at 17 S. Main.

They have named it Samurai Hibachi and Sushi and hope to be open in October following renovation and hiring of employees, Kasi said.

Sushi is raw meat with seaweed rice on the outside, rolled into a roll then cut into eight pieces, she said.

“We have salmon, shrimp tempura, eel, veggie, spicy tuna, and a crab salad,” Kasi said.

Hibachi is rice or noodles with meat, grilled on a flat top grill with a sauce, she said.

The couple ran a food truck on East Wall street earlier this year, but closed down when a partner left the business for a larger town, Kasi said.

Kasi and Aung Gates with Robert Coon, inside the former Kress Building. Submitted photo.

“We waited until we could find a place to open a restaurant and Robert Coon got a hold of us,” she said.

Coon is the owner of Coon Rentals LLC and recently bought 17 S. Main at a Bourbon County Commission auction.

“My husband has always wanted to open his own restaurant…and had worked in many restaurants and food places. He knows everything needed to open and succeed,” Kasi said.

Gates provided the following menus for the restaurant:

Kasi is a 2017 graduate of Uniontown High School and a 2019 graduate of Fort Scott Community College with a general science degree, she said.

Her husband, originally from Myanmar (Burma) has been in the U.S. for five years, ending up in Pittsburg, KS, where they met.

They were married in November 2019.

Aung is currently working in Pittsburg at a hibachi/sushi restaurant and Kasi owns the Third Fairy shop at 1 E. Wall Street.

“I sell incense, herbs, tarot cards, chrystals, and pagan and Wiccan items,” she said.

Kress Building, 17 S. Main, August 2020.

Coon said the first floor of the building will be divided, with the restaurant on the current kitchen side. He said an attorney has expressed interest in renting the other side.

 

 

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Sept. 16th Chamber After Hours: Bartlesmeyer Jewelry

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You are invited to a
Chamber After-hours event
Tomorrow evening,
Thursday, September 16th
5:15 to 6:30pm
to celebrate the new location of
Bartelsmeyer Jewelry
22 N. Main St.
In the Downtown Historic District
See below for more information.
All attendees are respectively asked to wear a mask to this event except when eating or drinking.
Click hereto visit their Facebook page.
Click hereto visit their website.
Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Program Registration Starts

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HE CHAMBER IS EXCITED TO KICK OFF OUR
LEAD BOURBON COUNTY PROGRAM
FOR 2021-2022
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
REGISTER YOURSELF OR SPONSOR AN EMPLOYEE!
DON’T DELAY ~ REGISTER TODAY!
Co-facilitators for this class will be:
Katie Casper, Union State Bank
Deb McKenney, Fort Scott Broadcasting
8 Sessions will be held the 3rd Thursday of the month from October to May, 8am-3:30pm
The morning of each session follows the leadership curriculum, principles, and competencies of the
Kansas Leadership Center.
And, the afternoon of each session features a guest speaker and tour of a local business or organization, speaking to putting leadership into action in their workplace or through volunteerism.
CLICK HERE FOR A PROGRAM BROCHURE.
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM & PROGRAM OVERVIEW.
YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE HERE.
Classes will start October 21st.
Deadline to register October 13th.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CHAMBER BOOSTER MEMBERS BELOW!
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Parade Registration On Now

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Pioneer Harvest Parade
Register Today!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to register for the Pioneer Harvest Parade that will take place on Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 pm.
This parade of antique and classic farm machinery & implements through the streets of Fort Scott’s historic downtown kicks off the weekend’s Pioneer Harvest Fiesta!
All types of entries are welcome and encouraged to enter ~ floats, foot units, horses, antique & classic cars, trucks, golf carts!
Click HERE to download the
parade entry form.
THE DEADLINE TO ENTER IS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
THE FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
231 E. WALL ST., FORT SCOTT, KS | 620.223.3566
See below or click here for the
full schedule of events
for the weekend Fiesta!
Quilt Show
Arts & Crafts Show
Engine & Tractor Exhibits
Live Demonstrations
Musical Entertainment
Food Vendors
And more!
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

News Release of the USD 234 Sept. 13 Board Meeting

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NEWS RELEASE

 

Monday, September 13, 2021

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Fort Scott Middle School Commons on Monday, September 13, 2021, for their regular monthly meeting.

President James Wood opened the meeting.  The board approved the official agenda.

The board approved the consent agenda as follows:

 

A.    Minutes

B.    Bills and Claims

C.    Payroll – August 20, 2021 – $1,293,655.87

D.    Financial Report

E.     Activity fund accounts

 

Patrons spoke in the public forum, and the board heard from community speakers.

The board reviewed the Operations Plan.  In addition, Ted Hessong, Superintendent; Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk; and Dalaina Smith, Director of Academics, gave reports.  Principals from each building shared written reports with board members.

The board approved the following:

 

·       The Summit on Professional Learning Communities at Work for administrators and faculty

·       Memorandum of Understanding with Freeman Health Center for an athletic trainer

 

Board members reviewed the first day enrollment count.

Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting.

The board approved the following employment matters:

 

A.    Resignation of Kourtney Harper, high school paraprofessional, effective September 3, 2021

B.    Resignation of Joy Gray, middle school paraprofessional, effective September 2, 2021

C.    Extended leave of absence for Becky Howard, middle school paraprofessional

D.    Work agreement adjustment for Patsy French, Eugene Ware paraprofessional, from a 7.75-hour day to an 8-hour day for the 2021-22 school year

E.     Work agreement adjustment for Allen Davis, 8-hour middle school custodian, to a 6-hour middle school custodian/2-hour central office custodian for the 2021-22 school year

F.     Work agreement adjustment for Dee Peters, Winfield Scott paraprofessional, from a 4.5-hour work day to a 7.5-hour work day for the 2021-22 school year

G.    Employment of Makyah Goldsby as a middle school paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year

H.    Employment of Gregg Sweet as a Eugene Ware paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year

I.      Employment of Jenna Bunn as a Winfield Scott paraprofessional for the 2021-22 school year

J.      Employment of Mary Jo Harper and Alex Chesney as high school assistant musical directors for the 2021-22 school year; transferring Kelli Davis, high school freshman assistant volleyball coach, to high school head freshman volleyball coach for the 2021-22 school year

K.    Stipend for Angie Kemmerer, middle school social studies teacher, of $3,500 for gifted education support

L.     Addition of a nurse for the preschool center, part-time or full-time

 

The board adjourned.

 

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