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Fort Scott, Government

FS Commission Agenda Nov. 3

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
BUCK RUN COMMUNITY CENTER

COREY LARSEN GYMNASIUM

735 SCOTT AVENUE
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
6:00 P.M.

Call to Order

  1. Roll Call:

K. Allen P. Allen R. Nichols L. Watts J. Mitchell

II. Flag Salute:

  1. Invocation: Led by:

  2. Approval of Agenda:

  3. Proclamations/Recognitions:

  4. Consent Agenda:

  1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of October 20th, 2020, and special meeting of October 21st, 2020 and October 29th, 2020, and amended minutes of October 6th, 2020.

  1. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1274-A totaling $245,877.23.

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness – Alterations – 3 South Main – Unsung Heroes Park

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness – Signage – 102 S. National – Fort Scott Exploratorium

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness – Alterations – 13 S. National – E-3 Foundation

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness – Signage – 16 N. National – Sharky’s Pub & Grub

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness – Alterations/Signage – 23 S. Main – Main Street Gallery & Gifts

  1. Public Comment:

(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)

  1. Old Business:

  1. Two-hour parking in 100 block Main Street – Approval of final ordinance

  2. Consideration of update to Vicious/Dangerous Dog Ordinance with removal of Pit Bull ban – Approval of final ordinance

  3. Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation Invoice – Port-A-Potties – $2,461.50

  1. Appearances:

Lynette Westhoff – City Insurance

Crystal Mason – Front Door Real Estate

  1. New Business:

  1. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit – Cell Phone Tower at 910 Burke Street

  2. Consideration of Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Bid
  3. Discussion of Charter Ordinance No. 31
  4. Consideration of Bids – Asphalt Pavement Crack Sealing

  5. Consideration of Bids – Emulsified Maltene Base Asphalt Rejuvenation

  6. Resolution of Project Sponsorship – Riverfront Authority

  7. Discussion of Interim City Manager position

  8. Discussion of search for new City Manager

XI. Reports and Comments:

A, Director Reports: Susan Bancroft –

Short term financing – Fire Truck

Golf Cart Lease Bid

B. Commissioners Reports and Comments:

C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:

D. Interim City Manager Reports and Comments:

XII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)

XIII. Adjournment:

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Halloween Parade Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. Downtown Fort Scott

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The Fort Scott Chamber announces the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes & appreciates the support of this event from the sponsors below!
Saturday, October 31, 2020 @ 11:00 AM
9:30-10:45am:Walgreen’s will be taking pictures with a Halloween Backdrop & providing a free 4 x 6 print. The backdrop will also be available throughout the event for pictures with your own camera.
11am:Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.
Following parade:Hotdog, chips & drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!
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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.
Enjoy these additional activities taking place Halloween Day in Fort Scott:
Click here for a printable copy of the flyer below.
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Entries Needed For Veteran’s Celebration Parade

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Seeking any and all entries!
Register for the parade today here online!
Or, click here for a printed registration form.
Motorcycles
Golf Carts
Bands
Cars/Trucks
Floats
Horses
Walking Units
All are welcome to enter!
Show your patriotism &
Honor our heroes!
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Parade Chairs Diann Tucker (Stewart Realty) & Ann Stark (Atkins Insurance Agency)
are excited to announce
the parade Grand Marshal
will be Mr. Larry Lyons.
A note from the Parade Chairs:
We are looking for organizations, groups, or individuals, like yourself to be a part of this patriotic event to help honor our Veterans.
You don’t have to have a big fancy float to enter, you don’t even have to have a trailer – we want you to wear your RED, WHITE, & BLUE, walk, ride, bring a friend, just be a part of something special!
We would love to have as many veterans present as possible!!!
Save the date for Saturday, November 14th, 3pm!
Contact us with any questions:
Chamber 620.223.3566
Diann Tucker 620.224.7054
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There will be Veteran’s Celebration activities planned from Tuesday, November 10th to Saturday, November 14th including:
Tuesday the 10th:
Veteran’s Welcome Reception
Boiler Room Brewhaus
Wednesday the 11th:
Veteran’s Day Program 11am
Followed by lunch @ the VFW
Thursday the 12th-14th:
Holiday Open House Shopping Event
Downtown & other locations
Friday the 13th:
Free Trolley Tours for Veterans
11am, 12pm, 1pm from the Chamber
Saturday the 14th:
Veteran’s Celebration Parade, 3pm
Make plans to visit & stay in Fort Scott
to enjoy the festivities!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FORTSCOTT.COM | 620.223.3566
Fort Scott, Government

FS Special Meeting Oct. 29

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There will be a Special Meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 29th, 2020. This meeting will be held to discuss the City’s insurance and the Interim City Manager position and City Manager search.

This meeting will be held at 123 S. Main Street in the City Commission meeting room. This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.

 

Business, Fort Scott

Chamber Coffee at U.S. Cellular Oct. 29

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Join us for our weekly
Chamber Coffee tomorrow!
Hosted by Chamber Member
US Cellular
Locally owned & Operated
1711 S. National Ave. Fort Scott
(620) 223-2355
Thursday, October 29th, 8am
Masks & social distancing are encouraged.
Click HERE for their Facebook page.
Click HERE for their website.
We’re an Authorized Agent of UScellular™, the 4th largest wireless carrier in the United States.
We provide a strong network signal with national coverage, affordable plans and a long-term commitment to our community.
Chamber Members & Guests are welcome
to make any announcement for $1 to the Chamber about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or any other specials!
UPCOMING CHAMBER COFFEE SCHEDULE
  • 11/5 ~ VFW
  • 11/12 ~ Integrity Home Care + Hospice
  • 11/19 ~ Briggs Auto
  • 11/26 ~ NO CHAMBER COFFEE
  • 12/3 ~ Laree & Co. ~ New Chamber Member
  • 12/10 ~ B-WERC Grand Opening
  • 12/17 ~ City of Fort Scott
  • 12/24 & 12/31 – NO Coffees will be scheduled-Holidays
Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott

Rural Business Relief Grants Available Until Nov. 2

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North Main Street, downtown Fort Scott.

A new round of grants for small businesses is available online as of today, Oct. 26, according to Jody Hoener, Bourbon County’s Economic Director.

This is a NEW grant opportunity for for-profit business and she advised applying before the Nov. 2 deadline, next week, she said.

“I haven’t applied for this specific grant and it is online,” Hoener said.  “If anyone needs any help though, I would be more than willing to help.”  Contact her at [email protected]

“Only small businesses located in rural communities are eligible at this time,” according to the website https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/rural-relief-small-business-grants/?fbclid=IwAR32Hywr90-CMVmhziFOfkQGynQQ–i3KqlfYX8Tvz-IH5bOfArVqtx3XGE  “Rural communities are defined as having a population of 50,000 or less. A community is defined as the city/town/village where your business address is located. If the business is mobile (a food truck, fishing boat, rideshare driver, etc) please use the address where your vehicle is stored during non-business hours.”

All potential applicants are encouraged to review this FAQ and grant information before applying.

Non-profit organizations are ineligible for the relief funding program at this time but may be eligible for later rounds of funding.

Rural Relief Small Business Grants
Grants range from $5,000-$20,000 to for-profit businesses.
Grants will not need to be repaid. They can be used for:
• Payables to include rent and utilities
• Meeting payroll (to include yourself the applicant)
• Paying outstanding debt to vendors
• Other immediate operational costs
This “round” is open October 26-November 2.
Please see the link below to apply and for more information.
Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS singers audition for virtual choir

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Students from Left to Right: Karen Primeaux, Jerome Olson, Elizabeth Moore, Jordyn McGhee, Kassandra Farr, & Luke Majors

Six vocalists are preparing for SEKMEA District Choir and KMEA All-State Choir Auditions. Sophomores Kassandra Farr and Elizabeth Moore, and Juniors Luke Majors, Jordyn McGhee, Jerome Olson, and Karen Primeaux are preparing to record auditions.

These auditions typically happen in-person in early November with
subsequent concerts in December and February. Due to pandemic guidelines, this audition process is moving online. Students will prepare two selections until late October when the audition cuts are announced.

Choir directors will record students performing these selections one-on-one and submit them online where they will be adjudicated.

Choirs will be announced later in the school year.

These students are members of the FSHS After School Choir, under the direction of MJ Harper.

Rehearsals have already begun, but interested performers are still welcome to enroll. The FSHS After School Choir meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:15PM.

Students wishing to participate can enroll by scanning the QR
Code on posters at FSHS or by emailing [email protected]

Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Oct. 23 Edition

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What’s Happening
in Fort Scott
October 23rd-25th Weekly Edition
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2020 GORDON PARKS PHOTO CONTEST Sponsored by Merl Humphrey. The Theme “Social Justice, Diversity and Equity” for any amateur photographer. Deadline EXTENDED to 10/26/2020, send submission to [email protected].
GUIDED TOURS OF THE FORT DAILY, 10AM &1PMThe Fort Scott National Historic Site is open daily 8am-5pm for touring on your own, but arrive at 10am or 1pm on any day and take advantage of a guided tour with a park ranger! Guided tour lasts approx. 1 hour.
10/23-10/29 –FORT CINEMA The Nightmare Before Christmas, Honest Thief, The War with Grandpa
10/23 & 10/24 – CLARK STREET LIGHTS, HALLOWEEN THEME & SCREAM!
$1 entry from 7 pm -10 pm
10/23 –BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS!  – Come in and drink and sing Karaoke night!
10/23 & 10/24- FORT SCOTT LIVESTOCK
Sale starts as 10am – Sale Barn and Sat. at 7 am
10/23 – FORT SCOTT FARMERS’ MARKET– At Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am to noon. American Legion serving Breakfast on the Bricks starting at 8am.
10/23 –THE LAVENDER PATCH FARM – Open Sat. from 9 am -2 pm., 2396 Locust Rd.
8-10 am Saturdays @ Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St.
6-8pmTues. & Thurs., 5-7pm on Sundays.
Visit Facebook Group for play & location updates.
10/24 –OPEN HOUSE FORT SCOTT EXPLORATORIUM! ~ 10 am – 5 pm. Sample Exhibits, Take home & build projects, Shop custom homemade crafts. Run through the Halloween themed maze! Much more! Visit:
10/24 –ANDERSON AUCTION OF CHELSEA & THE LATE VERDON DAUBEN ESTATE ~ 10 am. 2324 Maple Rd. Fort Scott, KS. *Nice offering of Farm equipment , Tools, Antiques & Primitives.* Visit the website for more information. www.fortscott.com
10/24 -BACKYARD BAIT CHILI COOKOFF AT GUNN PARK! Hosting to raise money for the FSHS students. Raffles, Top 3 winners, Free-will donation. Gunn Park 1010 Park Ave. 3-6 pm
10/25 – BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS! Brings back Trivia night for teams of 2 to 6 people, $5 entry
per team, 5-7 pm
SAVE THE DATE!
10/31 – HALLOWEEN PARADE AT 11 AM!
**ACTIVITES, SPORTS, FIREWORKS, TRUNK & TREAT ** FLYER BELOW
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Gordon Parks Photo Contest
Clark Street Lights-Halloween
Backyard Bait Chili Cookoff
Pickleball Games
Fort Scott Exploratorium “OPEN HOUSE”
Anderson Auction
The Boiler Room Brewhaus – Karaoke Night, Live Music
Fort Scott Livestock Sale
Midwest National Baseball
The Lavender Patch Farm
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.
REGISTER FOR KANSASWORKS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR – NO COST TO EMPLOYERS!
THANK YOU TO OUR BOOSTER MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS. 66701
Airport, Fort Scott, Government

FS Airport Advisory Board Seeks Members

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City Board Vacancy

There are two (2) openings on the Airport Advisory Board.

The function of the Airport Advisory Board is to advise the City Manager and City Commissioners on matters pertaining to the continued growth and improvement of the airport. Their recommendations are given to the City Commission for final approval.

If you have a desire to serve on this Board, 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 [email protected]. Please submit your letter of interest by November 6th, 2020.

Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fort Scott Downtown Halloween Parade

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The Fort Scott Chamber announces the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes & appreciates the support of this event from the sponsors below!
Saturday, October 31, 2020 @ 11:00 AM
9:30-10:45am:Walgreen’s will be taking pictures with a Halloween Backdrop & providing a free 4 x 6 print. The backdrop will also be available throughout the event for pictures with your own camera.
11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.
Following parade: Hotdog, chips & drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!
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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.
Please emailthe Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy so we
can plan accordingly.
Organizations & Retailers planning to pass out candy are encouraged to display the flyer below the day of the Halloween Parade. Let us know if you need us to print a color copy for you!
Enjoy these additional activities taking place Halloween Day in Fort Scott:
Click here for a printable copy of the flyer below.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Pioneer Kiwanis Initiates Collaboration For Community Friendship Swing

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A photo of a Friendship Swing, much like the Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis are collaborating with others to install in a Fort Scott park in 2021. Submitted photo.

Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis, a service organization helping the children of Bourbon County, has started a project in memory of a longtime member.

A Pioneer Kiwanis meeting, taken from its’ Facebook page.

The Joyce True Memorial Project for children began following the passing of True in July 2019, according to a press release sent by Gayle Sackett and Kelley Collins, spokespeople for the group.

Collins is secretary for the organization, Sackett is a board member.

“The club began looking for a suitable project to honor her that would benefit children of the community. The Friendship Swing seemed to meet the criteria.”

“The multi-user, one size fits all swing offers a unique opportunity for area children and families to engage in healthy outdoor play together and help youth to develop and a variety of physical and social skills,” according to the press release.

Funding for the project was multi-faceted.

“To supplement the memorial, the club decided to contribute money that had been raised previously for playground equipment. They applied for and received a grant from the Kiwanis Kansas District Foundation. Lastly, they partnered with the City of Fort Scott and jointly applied for a Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Grant.”

That FSACF grant, awarding of a generous $2,000, allowed the project to be on track for a completion date in spring 2021.

The project is truly a community collaboration.

The group will also need hands-on volunteer involvement when the installation begins.

The swing will be located in an agreed-upon location in a Fort Scott park.

To learn more about the company that makes the chair:

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