Category Archives: Fort Scott
Fly the Flag Installation Project Subscriptions Continue
Friends Now Accepting New and Renewed Subscriptions for U.S. Flags
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Inc. is taking new subscriptions and renewals for their Fly the Flag project. The project provides homeowners and businesses, within the city limits of Fort Scott, the opportunity to fly the Stars and Stripes on five different flag holidays during 2022 without the hassle of purchasing, placing, and storing a flag and pole. You don’t even have to remember the holiday!
For $35 annually, the Friends will install a 3’x5′ flag on a 12 foot staff at your home or business on each of the following Flag Holidays :
Memorial Day, May 30th
Flag Day, June 14th
Fourth of July, July 4th
Labor Day, September 5th
Veteran’s Day, November 11th
Agreements for new subscriptions can be obtained at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or can be requested by phone or text. Contact Kelley Collins at 417-684-2484. Renewals notices are being mailed/e-mailed to 2021 subscribers. Questions can be directed to Kelley or Martha Scott at 620-224-9924.
Both new agreements and renewals must be returned by March 31, 2022.
All proceeds support programs at Fort Scott National Historic Site. These include: Symbols of Sacrifice, a Citizenship Ceremony, Candlelight Tour, Youth Engagement, and many others.
Show your patriotism and help our local National Park by lining the streets of Fort Scott with our nation’s symbol!
The Fly the Flag project is a yearly project sponsored by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site. Once signed up, you will receive the option to renew annually.
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Fort Scott Knights of Columbus Continue Tradition of Support
The Fort Scott Knights of Columbus Council #796 continue to show their support for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) served by Tri-Valley Developmental Services. Council #796 donated $537.87 raised during the 2021 Tootsie Roll Drive to Tri-Valley. This donation will help support client services and actively assist our neighbors with I/DD in their pursuit of community inclusion. The donation is appreciated by everyone associated with Tri-Valley.
Submitted by : Tricia Campbell
Special Projects Coordinator
Tri-Valley Developmental Services
Fort Scott City Closings Due to Feb. 2-3 Snowstorm
In anticipation of the impending winter storm please be aware of the following cancellations:
City Brush Dump Site: Closed Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
Gunn Park: Closed to the Public after 3:30 p.m. today, February 1st, 2022
Riverfront Park: Closed to the Public after 3:30 p.m. today, February 1st, 2022
Municipal Court: No Court held on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
Local Missing Children Are Found
On January 31st, 2022 the Fort Scott Police Department received information that 14-year-old Allison Barnett and 13-year-old Rylan Miller were missing.
After school, the two walked away from the Fort Scott Middle School together and did not return home.
Allison was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black leggings, eyeglasses, and a white and blue backpack.
Rylan was last seen wearing a black jacket with a black hoodie underneath it, eyeglasses, and a black backpack.
On February 1st at approximately 10:30 a.m., the children were located near Deerfield, Mo after receiving several tips from the public.
Submitted by:
Captain Jason Pickert
Fort Scott Police Department
Chamber Coffee this Week: Lyons Realty Group
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Fort Scott Parks Board Committee Opening
Please see the following Board opening:
This is for the Fort Scott Parks Board Committee:
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One opening (City resident)
The function of the Fort Scott Parks Board Committee is to provide suggestions to the City Manager and Governing Body regarding all the parks within the City of Fort Scott.
If you have a desire to serve on this board and meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, Diane Clay, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. The names will be submitted for consideration to the City Commission. All of the boards and commissions serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated. If you would like more information on this board, please contact Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or dclay@fscity.org. Please submit your letter of interest by February 18th, 2022.
City Board Vacancy: Golf Course Advisory Board
City Board Vacancy
Please see below the above opening for the Golf Course Advisory Board:
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One opening (One City resident) on the Golf Course Advisory Board
The function of the Golf Course Advisory Board is to advise the City Commission in all matters referred to them regarding the Woodland Hills Golf Course. They will also independently evaluate all aspects of the operation of the Golf Course and make recommendations to the City Commission and City Manager. They meet on an “as needed” basis.
If you have a desire to serve on this Board and meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, Diane Clay, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. She will then submit your letter of interest for consideration by the City Commission. All of the boards and commissions serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated. If you would like more information on any of these boards, please contact Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or dclay@fscity.org. Please submit your letter of interest by February 18th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
USD 234 School District Seeks Community Input
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. The ARP ESSER III funding from the ARP Act provides support for K-12 schools to help safely open and sustain the safe operations of schools and address the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s students. The ARP Act also allocates funds to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Although the ARP ESSER III uses of funds are similar to those for ESSER I and II, there are important distinctions between ARP ESSER III, ESSER II, and ESSER programs, including the period of funds availability, equitable services to non-public schools, maintenance of effort, and a report on efforts to measure and address learning loss.
USD 234 Fort Scott will receive $4,080,503 in ESSER III funding. We are seeking input from our community to help us identify needs for our district and community. Together we can accomplish great things for our kids and future.
Thursday, February 10th – 5:30 PM – Fort Scott Preschool Center
Wednesday, February 16th – 5:30 PM – Winfield Scott Elementary
Saturday, February 19th – 8:00 AM – Fort Scott Middle School Community Space
Monday, March 7th – 5:30 PM – Fort Scott Middle School Commons (regularly scheduled board meeting)
Tuesday, March 8th – 5:30 – 8 PM – Fort Scott High School Auditorium – same night as parent/teacher conferences
We also encourage our community to take our community feedback survey to provide insight:
More information can be found at our website,
Big Kansas Road Trip coming to Fort Scott
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FS Commission Agenda for Feb. 1
Minutes are unapproved until the 2/1/2022 meeting.
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
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Roll Call:
P. Allen J. Jones T. Van Hoecke M. Wells K. Allen
II. Flag Salute:
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Invocation: Led by: Sergeant Bill Downey, Fort Scott Police Department
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Consent Agenda:
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Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of January 18th, 2022 and special meeting of January 27th, 2022.
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Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1305-A totaling $241,893.82.
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Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion – Union Lofts Alley
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Request to Pay #2 – Davis Structure & Development Corporation – $77,775.50 – Clarifier #1 Replacement
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Request to Pay – SAM, LLC – $5,889.00 – Manhole Inspections for GIS Mapping System
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Request to Pay – Nuss & Farmer – December legal fees – $1,727.00
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Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
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Old Business:
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Wage Study – Approval of Ordinance No. 3601 – Salary Ordinance
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Appearances: Alison Leach
Nedra Barr – Spyder Company
Frank Halsey – Kansas NICA Race
Rob Harrington – Neighborhood Revitalization Program
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Public Hearing: None
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New Business:
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Consideration of Resolution authorizing the Redemption and Payment of its Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2015-A (Bourbon County Assisted Living Project), and authorizing the City to Consent to the Assignment of certain documents in connection with its Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2015-B
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Discussion of R.F.Q. – City Attorney
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Discussion of R.F.Q. – City Engineer
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Review Letters of Interest for Land Bank Board
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Consideration of 2022 contract with Bourbon County R.E.D.I.
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Discussion of docks at Lake Fort Scott
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Consideration of demolition bids – 619 S. Ransom
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Consideration of survey of land by Bourbon County Landfill
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Consideration to purchase an asphalt emulsion storage tank
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Consideration to send out for bids – three waterline projects
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Consideration of water rate analysis
XII. Reports and Comments:
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City Manager Comments:
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Director Reports:
Codes Enforcement – Discussion of City fees
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Commissioners Reports and Comments:
D. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)
IX. Adjournment:
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for The Beauty Lounge Feb. 3
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