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Category Archives: Fort Scott
FS Lake Advisory Board Meets April 10
The Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board will meet on Saturday, April 10th 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the City Hall Commission meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting is open to the public, but is limited in space due to COVID. To join by teleconference, call the dial-in number: 620-724-9910. When prompted, enter the access code 515698# and when prompted state your full name followed by the pound # key.
The meeting will be available on the City’s YouTube channel.
Update on Gas Main Break April 5
Fort Scott Fire Chief Dave Bruner gave an update on the gas main break, yesterday April 5.
The gas main break was at the intersection Margrave and Emmert Streets.
It was reported at 9.30 a.m. by a contractor when the contractor hit a gas line while excavating.
Fire units remained on scene until the leak was controlled, Bruner said, and cleared the scene at 2 p.m. on April 5
BEDCO Projects: Eco Devo Director, Meat Plant, Arena, Housing
Bourbon County Economic Development Council is working to find a full-time economic development director, facilitate the starting of the new meat process plant, facilitate a new multi-purpose arena, and expanding housing in the area, according to Greg Motley, president.
Eco Devo
BEDCO began a search for an economic development director a few months ago and had one narrowed down, but that person has declined the position, Greg Motley, president of BEDCO said.
“The process was restarted,” Motley said. “In the meantime, I will be acting director.”
“We will continue interviews until the position is filled,”he said.
“Since 1992, BEDCO has been at the center of Economic Development in Bourbon County, and under the guidance of a reconstituted board that represents the whole county, we are stronger than ever,” Motley said in a press release.
Economic development services provided by BEDCO are primarily matching resources to the economic needs of county entities and businesses, he said.
Motley gave some details of three other projects on the horizon.
Meat Processing Plant
“Since the Micro-meat processing plant was approved, we are moving forward with facilitating the land/lots swap between KW Cattle, Billy Madison and BEDCO,” he said.
“KW Cattle is swapping 46 acres south of the (KDOT )State Highway facility on the east side of 69 Highway for two industrial park tracts,” Motley said. “One is about seven acres, the other is about 18 acres, currently owned by BEDCO. They are located on either side of the Christian Learning Center. The new micro-meat processing facility will pay BEDCO some cash considerations, approximately equal to BEDCO’s expenses in the transaction.”
KW Cattle is doing a trade with BEDCO that is advantageous to the community, Motley said.
“They are trading 46 acres, a nice piece of flat ground, for less valuable property of rough ground of 25 acres,” he said. “They wanted to help Fort Scott and Bourbon County. In addition, they can expand the property they own, Christian Learning Center, in the future.”
“BEDCO will take possession (of the land parcel), then sell to the meat processing plant,” he said. “It should be finalized this month.”
Multipurpose Arena
“We are also working with local investors on a potential STAR Bonds project for Bourbon County,” he said. “Some Bourbon County citizens are proposing the issuance of Star Bonds to partially finance a new multipurpose arena in Bourbon County, along with improvements to the downtown central business district.”
“Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bonds are a financing tool that allows Kansas municipalities to issue bonds to finance the development of major commercial, entertainment and tourism projects,” according to https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/community-programs/star-bonds/
“The bonds are paid off through the sales tax revenue generated by the development.”
“The intent is to increase regional and national visitation to Kansas.”
“The bonds would cover about 50% of the project, and private investment, along with bank financing would cover the balance, he said. ” The Star Bonds would be repaid by the increase in sales tax collections in a Star Bond District, whose boundaries are yet to be determined.”
“Atchison, KS, a similar-sized community to Fort Scott and Bourbon County, issued $2.3 million in Star Bonds in 2019 to build a museum,” he said. “Attached is a chart of all Star Bonds approved by the State of Kansas. Preliminary estimates of the size of the Bourbon County project range from $3 million to $6 million.”
| City | 2019 Pop. | Project | Start Date | Orig. Amt (000) | 2019 Out. (000) | Dist. Sales Tax (000) | 2019 CO. Pop | 10-yr Pop. Trend | 2019 CO. Sales Tax (000) | 2018-19 % increase | 2019 Sales Tax Per Capita | 2019 Pull Fact. |
| Atchison- AT | 10,476 | Aviation Museum | May-18 | $2,370 | $2,190 | $210 | 16,073 | -5.03% | $12,939 | 6.30% | 819 | 0.70 |
| Derby- SG | 24,943 | Dino/Sports Zone | Mar-17 | $20,465 | $13,230 | $5,701 | 516,042 | 3.55% | $628,714 | 4.50% | 1,234 | 1.14 |
| Dodge City- FO | 27,104 | Power Center | Dec-15 | $28,481 | $26,395 | $1,512 | 33,619 | -0.68% | $37,999 | 5.10% | 1,086 | 0.99 |
| Garden City- FY | 26,408 | Mixed Use | Mar-19 | $29,540 | $29,540 | $2,117 | 36,467 | -0.84% | $58,841 | 10.40% | 1,507 | 1.41 |
| Kansas City- WY | 152,960 | Youth Soccer | Aug-15 | $65,138 | $83,138 | $1,293 | 165,429 | 5.03% | $192,921 | 4.50% | 1,119 | 0.96 |
| Kansas City- WY | 152,960 | Mercy Park (SKC) | May-10 | $150,289 | $0 | n/a | 165,429 | 5.03% | $192,921 | 4.50% | 1,119 | 0.96 |
| Kansas City- WY | 152,960 | Kansas Speedway | Jan-99 | $24,300 | $16,835 | $1,326 | 165,429 | 5.03% | $192,921 | 4.50% | 1,119 | 0.96 |
| Kansas City- WY | 152,960 | Schlitterbahn | Oct-13 | $85,200 | $65,755 | $6,514 | 165,429 | 5.03% | $192,921 | 4.50% | 1,119 | 0.96 |
| Manhattan- RL | 54,604 | Flint Hills Discovery | Dec-09 | $50,000 | $10,905 | $5,586 | 74,232 | 4.38% | $61,112 | -0.20% | 814 | 0.76 |
| Overland Park- JO | 195,494 | Prairiefire | Dec-12 | $64,990 | $64,860 | $3,059 | 602,401 | 10.70% | $917,056 | 2.50% | 1,485 | 1.28 |
| Overland Park- JO | 195,494 | BluHawk Mixed Use | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 602,401 | 10.70% | $917,056 | 2.50% | 1,485 | 1.28 |
| Salina- SA | 46,550 | Fieldhouse | Dec-18 | $18,250 | $18,250 | $862 | 54,224 | -2.49% | $77,717 | 3.50% | 1,380 | 1.31 |
| Topeka- SH | 125,310 | Heartland Park | Apr-07 | $10,405 | $5,025 | $334 | 176,875 | -0.60% | $211,893 | 1.00% | 1,178 | 1.06 |
| Wichita- SG | 389,938 | River District | Jul-15 | $46,980 | $42,140 | $2,097 | 516,042 | 3.55% | $628,714 | 4.50% | 1,234 | 1.14 |
| Wichita- SG | 389,938 | Greenwich | Dec-13 | $107,631 | $59,290 | $8,251 | 516,042 | 3.55% | $628,714 | 4.50% | 1,234 | 1.14 |
| Fort Scott- BB | 7,697 | Arena | Jan-22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 14,534 | -4.21% | $11,778 | -2.20% | 795 | 0.70 |
“Bottom line, we are looking at what has been successful elsewhere,” Motley said.
Housing
“We are examining possibilities to expand housing in Bourbon County,” Motley said. “BEDCO is in the research and discussions phase. Common sense would dictate that we first examine where the market is hot and see what can be done about enhancing the market in those areas.”
“Many jurisdictions in Kansas have a property improvement tax rebate of some sort, that rebate the increase in taxes property experiences, because of a new build or significant addition,” he said. “Many are reluctant to improve their property because of inherent tax increases…a program like this would rebate the first five years of the increase.”
Motley can be contacted at 620-215-6411.
Chamber Annual Celebration April 29
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CHAMBER DOWNTOWN DIVISIONS PLANS SPRING CLEAN
The Downtown Division of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce has planned a Downtown Spring Clean on Friday, April 16th from 3 to 6pm. The committee is seeking project ideas and volunteers for the event to spruce up the Downtown Historic District.
The committee is asking for people to submit project ideas, or sign up to volunteer, preferably by this Wednesday, April 7th so projects and materials needed can be organized. All participants will receive a free t-shirt, courtesy of MyOneStop, and businesses/organizations who send a group of volunteers and/or provide a donation for materials, will be listed on the back of the
t-shirt. Donations may be made to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and dropped off at 231 E. Wall St.
Those with project ideas or interest in volunteering may contact Bailey Lyons, Downtown Division Chair, at 620-224-7795 or email [email protected].
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FS Downtown Quarterly Meet and Greet April 13
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Timken Job Fair April 9,10
FS Aglow Lighthouse Welcomes DeeAnna Currie on April 8
Fort Scott Aglow Lighthouse welcomes guest speaker, DeeAnna Currie, from Topeka, KS, Thursday, April 8th, 2021.
DeeAnna will bring a message of encouragement. She shares:
“I am so blessed and excited to come share with you at Fort Scott!
I have been involved in Aglow since 1979. I had two small children at home at the time and was drawn to every meeting I could attend and grow in Christ. The speakers would come and encourage us to be the best we could be by allowing God to lead us in our life. They came and shared the very character of God and His desire to bless us with becoming more like Him. I was driven without even truly recognizing my desire to fill the void in my life. I received true love from Him through this organization. The growth began with the connection of so many nonjudgmental men and women seeking the same thing, a closer walk with Him.”
Come as we share His purpose for you during these questionable times!
DeeAnna Currie
Area President North Kansas Aglow
I have been involved in Aglow since 1979. I had two small children at home at the time and was drawn to every meeting I could attend and grow in Christ. The speakers would come and encourage us to be the best we could be by allowing God to lead us in our life. They came and shared the very character of God and His desire to bless us with becoming more like Him. I was driven without even truly recognizing my desire to fill the void in my life. I received true love from Him through this organization. The growth began with the connection of so many nonjudgmental men and women seeking the same thing, a closer walk with Him.”
Come as we share His purpose for you during these questionable times!
DeeAnna Currie
Area President North Kansas Aglow
Guests are welcome to visit our Lighthouse monthly gathering at 6:30 p.m., Thursday April 8th in the conference room of Fort Scott Inn, 101 State Street.
This is an interdenominational ministry opportunity for women, men and youth to worship, pray, fellowship and grow in unity. The goal of Aglow International is: Every nation touched, every heart changed.
Our Lighthouse desires the body of Christ to come together to meet the needs of those that cannot speak for themselves in Bourbon County. For more information contact Amanda Gilmore at (620) 215-0418 or Bob Reazin at (620) 363-0257.
FS City Monthly Public Meeting Begins April 27
The City of Fort Scott presents Fort Scott Forward.
The City of Fort Scott presents Fort Scott Forward. Everyone is invited to join us for a monthly check-in. The monthly meeting will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:45AM at the River Room Event Center, 1 W. Oak St. Dave Lipe, proprietor of Sharky’s Pub & Grub, Luther’s BBQ, and the River Room Event Center has donated the use of the space for this event. Coffee and pastries will be provided.
The first Fort Scott Forward event will be held on Tuesday, April 27th at 7:45 AM. The topics to be covered at this meeting will be street improvement objectives, and a budget priorities survey.
Projects, Volunteers, Donations Requested: Downtown Spring Clean Friday, April 16th
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FS City Agenda For April 6
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
APRIL 6, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
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Roll Call:
K. Allen P. Allen R. Nichols L. Watts J. Jones
II. Flag Salute:
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Invocation: Led by: Associate Pastor Allen Pruitt, Grace Baptist Tabernacle
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Approval of Agenda:
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Proclamations/Recognitions: Introduction of Jon Carpenter, new Law Enforcement Officer Academy Graduate
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Consent Agenda:
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Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of March 16th, 2021 and special meeting minutes of March 23rd, 2021, and March 30th, 2021.
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Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1285-A totaling $887,464.66.
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Request to Pay – HDR Engineering, Inc – $12,405.00 – Phase II Dam Improvements – River Intake Project
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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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City Manager Reports and Comments:
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Director Reports:
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Old Business:
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Approval of Ordinance amending Assessment of Mowing Costs from $300.00 to $75.00 – Ordinance No. 3576
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Discussion of Golf Course Tiered Memberships
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Appearances: None
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Public Hearing: 6:15 p.m. – Petition for Vacation of the platted 2nd Street East of South Lincoln Street – Approval of Ordinance No. 3577
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New Business:
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Approval of Ordinance No. 3578 – Ordinance authorizing the levy of a .5% Citywide relation sales tax and related matters
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Consideration of Change Order – Mayco Ace CDBG Project
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Discussion and presentation of importance of water/sewer rate study – Jason Solomon – Kansas Rural Water Association
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Consideration of Wrecker Rotation Policy
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Consideration of Dispatch Contract
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Consideration of Contract Mowing Bid
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Consideration of RFP’s – 10 N. National
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Request to pay – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation – February invoice – Port-A-Potties – $968.00
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Discussion of City fees
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Municipal Court – Raising from $51.00 to $100.00 (Approval of Charter Ordinance if approved)
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Aquatic Center – Pool Parties – From $100 to $150 per hour
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Buck Run Community Center
Small meeting room – From $15 to $25 for three hours
Large meeting room – From $15 to $35 for three hours
Airport – Hangar Spot Rental – From $70 to $75
Nightly Storage Fee – Single $10 – Twin $20
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Discussion &/or consideration of two contracts with Earle’s Engineering:
City Engineering Services
Public Works Project Manager
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Discussion &/or consideration to award emergency bid of mill and overlay on National from 14th to Highway 69
XII. Reports and Comments:
A. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
B. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)
XIV. Adjournment: