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Jeff Armstrong: New Realtor in Fort Scott
Jeff Armstrong obtained his real estate license in the fall of 2021. and he joined Front Door Real Estate in August of 2022.
“I look forward to assisting sellers/buyers through the quagmire of home real estate,” he said. “Besides children, home ownership is one of the largest and possibly most stressful financial responsibilities for adults. My purpose as a real estate agent is to work alongside the client to facilitate transactions, clarify areas of uncertainty, listen and identify the client’s needs/wants, and create an atmosphere of trust.”
“There are many high-quality realtors in Fort Scott, so I am constantly reading, listening, and learning to provide the exceptional service clients deserve,” he said.
“My original purpose of getting my license revolved around owning and managing a piece of commercial real estate in town, however, like many short-term goals, I pivoted,” he said.
“I run and operate a pressure washing business (Armstrong Pressure Washing) out of Fort Scott and did some work for Jared (Leek) back in early 2022,” he said. “We were just talking and I mentioned I recently earned my real estate license and he graciously asked if I would have interest in joining Front Door.”
“The wealth of knowledge and expertise at Front Door Real Estate made the decision simple,” he said. “I am spoiled to be a part of such an amazing group of professionals. Real estate transactions do demand a certain level of knowledge and problem-solving, but can be wasted without trust, integrity, and communication. Much like any service profession, real estate is fueled by relationships.”
“Housing markets go up and down, but how we work for our clients supersedes those events and smooths out the rough times and enhances the joyous moments.”
When asked what his community involvement/hobbies/interests are:
“As each day passes, I find that my faith in Jesus Christ becomes more and more important to me and all that I do should be done to glorify His holy name. With kids in middle school and high school, most of my extra time revolves around them and their engagements. I also own and operate my pressure washing business during the spring/summer/fall months.”
“I am supported and encouraged by my gorgeous wife Jamie and blessed with my two children, Kendal and Jax,” he said. “My parents, Steve and Janet, provide me wisdom and encouragement even as an adult.”
Contact Info: 620-224-3036, [email protected], Facebook @jeffarmstrong-realtor, 113 S. Main Street
Fort Scott City Hall Is Closed Today. January 22
City Hall will be closed today due to icy conditions. Thank you,
Brad Matkin
City Manager
City of Fort Scott
Celebrating Unsung Hero James Reese Europe
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Announces
a Grant from Humanities Kansas to Celebrate
Unsung Hero James Reese Europe and Black History Month
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes received a $300 grant from Humanities Kansas to celebrate the life and accomplishments of one of the founders of Ragtime and Jazz and a true Unsung Hero – James Reese Europe.
The grant will support a special presentation by Internationally renowned musician and historian Lem Sheppard.
Sheppard will present “African American Musicians in Kansas 1860-1920. Particular attention will be paid to music and musicians in historic Fort Scott!
Also included are a soup lunch, music by the Fort Scott High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Justin Robinson, and a cakewalk just like 100 years ago!
The event will take place at the Ellis Center at FSCC on Thursday, February 15th, at 11:00 am.
The event is free, and all are welcome!
About Humanities Kansas
Humanities Kansas is an independent nonprofit leading 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.
About the Lowell Milken Center: The Lowell Milken Center is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) that works with students and educators within diverse academic disciplines, to develop projects focused on unsung heroes. The Center also works to educate the local community on its past, present, and future.
About the Gordon Parks Museum: The Mission of the Gordon Parks Museum is to honor the life and work of Gordon Parks, an internationally-known photographer, filmmaker, writer, and musician; and to use his remarkable life story to teach about artistic creativity, cultural awareness, and the role of diversity in our lives.
Hamilton’s Artisan Bakery New Offerings 2024
In 2020, Teri and Michael Hamilton moved from the Kansas City area to Fort Scott.
They had friends in the Fort Scott area and fell in love with Fort Scott, she said.
In 2022, Teri opened a new business, Hamilton’s Artisan Bakery.
To view a prior story:New Bakery in Town: Hamilton’s Bakery
Last year, Hamilton’s Artisan Bakery opened preview subscriptions to a small group of people to test recipes, practice new techniques, and develop a menu, she said.
“We tested a new recipe each week, and our subscribers were able to give invaluable feedback to help us dial in our menu,” said Hamilton.
This year will be a few adjustments.
“Beginning in February, we’ll be testing new recipes each week, and offering a few different subscription choices. You can choose Sweet or Savory, or both! They’ll still be available at weekly porch pick-ups, and we’d still love to get your feedback!” Hamilton said.
“We will be offering our Spring Sweet and Savory Subscriptions, with the first pick-up beginning February 3rd. Find all the details here. Be sure to browse around our new website and pre-order online to secure your spot!”
“Our Sweet Subscription will be a new treat every week. This is a subscription for those with a sweet tooth! Chocolate, berries, cream, and a decadent treat called ‘Bread is Gold’. We’ll be offering some treats that can’t be sold at the Farmer’s Market, so many of these will only be available here.”
“Our Savory Subscription will be a little more hearty and a little more health conscious. We’re excited to try new flours like rye and whole wheat as well as inclusions such as grains and seeds.”
You can also subscribe for both.
“Double Subscriptions are just that and will include both the sweet and savory offerings. So both dinner and dessert are covered!”
“Mini Subscriptions will have the same great taste in a more manageable size. We will offer mini versions of each of our weekly savory loaves, and just one or two servings of our sweet treats. You can choose Mini versions of each of our subscriptions: Mini Sweet, Mini Savory, or Mini Double.”
This year she will be offering baking parties for groups of 4-6 people, available February through April.
“These will be offered on a date that works for you and your group, here at our home/bakery OR at your home. Bread takes time, so plan on 3-4 hours here with your friends. You’ll get hands-on practice with making a loaf of your choice, we’ll bake a loaf to munch on, and you’ll leave with your own loaf to bake at home. These will be $35 per person, and will fill up fast, so contact us at [email protected] to get on the calendar!”
Teri Hamilton can be contacted at (816) 491-7884
FS City Agenda for January 23
WORK SESSION: Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 5:00PM – Contractors board discussion
CITY COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.
January 23, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call – Quorum = 3
III. Pledge of Allegiance – T. Dancer
- Invocation – B. Matkin
- Approval of Agenda
- Proclamation
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2023, and January 9, 2024
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1352-A – $1,136,092.65
- Request to Pay – Bennett, Inc. –Project No. 23-005B – Infantry Substation Sanitary Sewer Relocation – Payment Application No. 3 — $104,165.51.
- Request to Pay – Bennett, Inc. – Project No. 23-005B – Infantry Substation Sanitary Sewer Relocation – Payment Application No. 4 (Final) – $40,964.70 – Substantial Completion Certificate to come from J. Dickman after walk through
- Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-031B – Fort Scott Pavilion – Application for Payment No. 4 – $29,468.65.
- Request to Pay – Environmental Process Equipment Company (EPEC) – Invoice #01162401 – UV Upgrade at WWTP – Final Payment – (remaining 10% of $318,378.00) – $31,837.80.
- December Financials
VII. Public Comment: Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda
and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.
VIII. Old Business:
- Consideration to combine Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals – tabled from January 9, 2024, for legal counsel.
- Consideration of Resolution No. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A – tabled from January 9, 2024, B. Hart suggests additional information.
- Discussion of City Commission Representative to the Fort Scott Public Library
- Appearances:
- Michael Hoyt: Charter Ordinance 31
- New Business:
- Public Hearings:
- Consideration of Case No. 1042 – Vacation of E. 21st Street – Marvin A. Lewis – Not recommended by Planning Commission January 10, 2024. Alternative plan was offered for Commission to consider – L. Kruger/Codes
- Consideration of Case No. 1044 – Zoning Change and Special Use Permit – 1601 E. Wall – Travis Sawyer – Recommended by Planning Commission January 10, 2024.
- Action Items:
- Consideration of permission to search for replacement staff vehicle that was allocated in 2023 Capital Improvement Plan – Bruner
- Discussion of Streets Advisory Board Ordinance Changes
- Consideration of Letter of Interest – Streets – Robert Hassig
- Consideration of 2024 REDI Contract
- Approval of Cost Plus Net Fee Agreement for (Preliminary) Engineering Services – Project No. 06-KA-6898-01 – KDOT CCLIP-US 54 Project Phase I and II – Dickman
- Discussion of Work Session – Contractors’ Advisory Board
- Reports and Comments:
- City Manager Comments:
- Engineering Comments:
- Commissioners Comments:
– M. Guns
– M. Wells
– T. VanHoecke
– D. Olson
– T. Dancer
- City Attorney Comments:
- Executive Session:
XII. Adjourn:
Valentine’s Day Event at Blissful Aesthetics and The Beauty Lounge!
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The Beacon Year in Review: Helping Those In Need With Help From the Community
The Beacon Director Dave Gillen and Assistant Director Ashley Heathman have compiled the 2023 statistics for the local helping organization.
“In 2023 we had a total of 145 new families totaling 322 new individuals between adults and children,” Heathman said. “Our new families were a mixture of new residents and current residents facing hard times due to the rising cost of living and facing job insecurity.”
The last few years of statistics that the Beacon keeps show an increase in the number of new families needing help.
In 2020, there were 102 new clients totalling 235 individuals, in
In 2021 there were 83 new clients totaling 147 individuals, in
2022 there were 147 new clients totalling 302 individuals and in
2023 there were 145 new clients totalling 322 individuals, Heathman noted.
“The Beacon helps Bourbon Country residents facing food insecurity, along with this we offer financial assistance for prescriptions, rent, and utility payments thanks to the Hack Foundation and Bourbon County Coalition.”
The Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition is a charitable organization that helps facilitate a working relationship between organizations.
“The Hack Foundation was a trust fund set up for the Presbyterian women to take care of Fort Scott citizens to help during certain financial situations,” Heathman said. “Hack comes from two sisters whose family used to own a greenhouse in Fort Scott.”
“All financial requests that come through our door are paid out by Bourbon County Coalition and the Hack Foundation,” Heathman said.
“We could not do what we do without our amazing donors and volunteers,” she said. ” David and I express sincere gratitude to everyone, all our donors and volunteers, as they continue to help us help others.”
During the 2023 calendar year, The Beacon also helped several local organizations and causes.
“The Beacon helped disperse 202 shoe vouchers for Community Christian Church to our clients for school shoes for their children,” according to the press release.
They donated food items to the Elks Club organization to help them disperse holiday meals to 103 homes; totaling 123 individuals.
They teamed up with the community to help provide Christmas presents and holiday meal boxes to 77 families; totaling 410 individuals.
“Throughout the year the Beacon donates to the Fort Scott School District food pantry, ” according to the press release. “We try to donate food items to Feeding Families In His Name (Wednesday evening community free meal) when we can.”
The organization assisted with family swim passes thanks to the Bourbon County Coalition, and helped donate hats and gloves to the Share the Warmth cause for Bourbon County.
The Beacon, which has a food bank, dispersed food for 3,241 families in 2023 serving a total of 4,305 adults and 2,955 children.
“We are looking forward to being able to assist Bourbon County residents again this year,” Heathman said. “According to Kansas Food Bank, we are the second largest food bank in Southeast Kansas. Thank You!”
“We would like to thank everyone for their generous donations whether that is monetary donations, their time, or food donations. We could not do what we do without you!” Heathman said.
Additionally, the Beacon is grateful for the donated 699 volunteer hours to the organization for 2023, she said.
“The Beacon also provides (to those who need them) hygiene necessities, formula, and diapers depending on availability as well,” according to a press release from the Beacon. “Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays we receive food donations from our local Wal-Mart that set out inside for anybody in need from 10 am to close.”
“A big thank you to Fort Scott Fire Department, Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department, Fort Scott FFA, and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas for helping us unload the truck every month.”
“Last but not least we would love to thank our local churches, individuals, and civic organizations for helping us help others,” she said. “We truly reside in a very generous community, it would take us days to name every single person or group that helps our cause; please know we thank each one of you from the bottom of our hearts for blessing us with the ability to help others.”
Allen Schellack Retires As Director of Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries
After 11 years, Allen Schellack is retiring from Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries.
“When I worked for the city of Fort Scott I saw a lot of people needed assistance,” he said. “I was part of the local ministerial alliance at the time and felt the Lord leading me to ministry.”
In 2016 the ministry became a joint effort of community leaders, and area churches and was sponsored locally by the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.
The office is located on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Office at 26 N. Main.
Some of the services the outreach center provides are foster family outreach services, homeless outreach services, hygienic services, medical supplies, and fellowship.
“For about seven years we have been the designated Salvation Army Disaster Relief and Services Extension Unit for Bourbon County,” Schellack said.
Because of this partnership, Schellack could provide disaster relief assistance, prescriptions (no narcotics) temporary lodging, gasoline for work and doctor, vision help with eyeglasses, and other needs on a case-by-case basis.
Through a relationship with the Fort Scott Ministerial Alliance, physical assistance is provided to individuals or families traveling through Fort Scott who have no other resources and need help to reach their destination. The assistance is distributed by the Fort Scott Police Department.
Some of Fort Scott Compassionate Care Ministries’ outreaches are free box fans in the summer; heaters, blankets, bedding, and towels in the winter, fire disaster packs, homeless/transient assist packs, Christmas presents for teens and families, and school supplies for middle and high school students.
The ministry is a 501 C(3) not-for-profit volunteer organization with no paid staff.
This is Schellack’s last week at the ministry.
“A minister never truly retires until God calls him home,” he said. “There will always be some kind of ministry wherever I go. I am retiring from Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries.”
He said Anglea Handly is transitioning to take care of the Compassionate Care office and the Salvation Army duties for Bourbon County.
To contact the ministry: 620.223.2212 or [email protected]
Chamber Coffee at Sleep Inn on January 18
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Unapproved Minutes of City of Fort Scott Commission Meeting on January 9
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held January 9, 2024, at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners T. Van Hoecke, M. Wells, M. Guns and D. Olson were present with Mayor T. Dancer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION T. Dancer led the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation.
AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE Brad Matkin/City Manager, Jason Dickman/Earles Engineering, Jason Pickert/Chief of Police
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The City Clerk requested that Approval of December 19, 2023, minutes be removed and put on the next agenda.
- Olson requested that New Business items B and C be swapped for order.
- VanHoecke moved to approve the agenda with the amendments. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
AGENDA APPROVED WITH THE OMMITANCE OF APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 19, 2023, MINUTES AND NEW BUSINESS ITEMS B AND C BE SWAPPED FOR ORDER.
CONSENT AGENDA:
- Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2023, and January 2, 2024.
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1351-A – $4,063,977.89
- Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Project No. 23-430 – South Industrial Park Waterline Extension – Invoice No. 17054 – Inspection Fees – $17,473.48
- Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-031B – Fort Scott Pavilion Project – Payment Application No. 3 – $70,875.00
- Request to Pay – Nowak Construction Co., Inc. – Project No. 22-305 – Contractor’s Project No. 231031 – South Industrial Park Waterline Extension – Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 – $231,061.95
- Request to Pay – T. Richardson Construction – Project No. 21-307 -Application for Payment No. 8 – 17th and Eddy St. Stormwater Improvements – Drainage – $23,619.44
- Request to Pay – Bourbon County Treasurer – 2023 Real Estate Taxes for City-owned properties – $43,301.08.
- Renewal of 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Consumption on the Premises – Debra Cagle – DBA Fifthwheel Tavern – 206 N. Humbolt, Fort Scott.
- VanHoecke moved to approve the Consent Agenda. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments
OLD BUSINESS:
Review and Agreement of Code of Ethics – Ordinance No. 3563 – tabled from January 2, 2024 – T. Dancer asked if anyone would like to make a motion to accept and begin adherence to the Code of Ethics as it stands with no amendments. T. VanHoecke moved to approve adherence to the Code of Ethics as it is written with the option of making future amendments.
- VanHoecke withdrew his motion.
- Olson moved to approve the Code of Ethics with the changes he proposed.
- Olson amended his motion to move forward with the revisions he provided for the Code of Ethics.
- Wells seconded the motion with an additional amendment of the Commission being able to independently reach out by electronic communication to the City’s Bond Counsel, City Attorney, City Finance Director, City Clerk and City Engineer and “cc” the City Manager on all communications.
Further discussion was had on amendments to the Code of Ethics.
- Olson amended his motion further to include by submitting his revisions to City staff to revise the changes and return it to the Commission for a vote.
- Guns seconded the motion. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO SUBMIT D. OLSON’S AND M. WELL’S REVISIONS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO AMEND THE CODE OF ETHICS ORDINANCE AND RETURN TO THE COMMISSION FOR A VOTE.
Discussion of Advisory Boards from Work Session
- VanHoecke stated that discussion was had at the Work Session to disband the Lake Advisory Board, Golf Advisory Board, Airport Advisory Board, Electrical Board, Plumbing Board.
- Wells moved to keep the Design Review Board. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO KEEP THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD.
- Wells moved to keep the Land Bank Board of Trustees. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO KEEP THE LAND BANK BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
- VanHoecke moved to repeal the ordinance for the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE LAKE FORT SCOTT ADVISORY BOARD.
- VanHoecke moved to repeal the ordinance for the Golf Advisory Board. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD.
- Wells moved to keep the Planning Commission. T. VanHoecke seconded.
Discussion to table the decision to obtain legal counsel regarding combing the Planning Commission with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Wells withdrew his original motion.
- Wells moved to table a decision regarding the Planning Commission to obtain legal counsel about combining with the Zoning Board of Appeals. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO TABLE A DECISION REGARDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL ABOUT COMBINING WITH THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.
- Guns moved to repeal the ordinance for the Electrical Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE ELECTRICAL BOARD.
- VanHoecke moved to repeal the ordinance for the Plumbing Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE PLUMBING BOARD.
- Wells moved to create an ordinance for a Contractors’ Advisory Board to include positions as presented by the City Manager for electrical, plumbing and a City Commission Liaison to be included. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO CREATE AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACTORS’ ADVISORY BOARD TO INCLUDE POSITIONS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR ELECTRICAL PLUMBING AND A CITY COMMISSION LIAISON TO BE INCLUDED.
- Wells moved to keep the Streets Advisory Board with the changes that were suggested during the work session: the number of members on the board, include the City Commissioner Liaison, the City Engineer when needed and meet every other month or as needed. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO KEEP THE STREETS ADVISORY BOARD WITH THE CHANGES THAT WERE SUGGESTED DURING THE WORK SESSION: THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE BOARD, INCLUDE THE CITY COMMISSIONER LIAISON, THE CITY ENGINEER WHEN NEEDED AND MEET EVERY OTHER MONTH OR AS NEEDED.
- VanHoecke moved to repeal the ordinance for the Airport Advisory Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD.
NEW BUSINESS:
Selection of City Commissioner Representatives to Advisory Boards
Bourbon County REDI City Commission Representative
- Guns moved to retain T. VanHoecke as the City Commission
Representative to the Bourbon County REDI Board. M. Wells seconded.
All voted aye.
- VANHOECKE APPROVED TO REMAIN THE CITY COMMISSION RESPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOURBON COUNTY REDI BOARD.
Land Bank Board of Trustees City Commission Representative
- Guns moved to select D. Olson as the City Commission Representative to the Land Bank Board of Trustees. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
- OLSON APPROVED TO BE THE CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LAND BANK BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board City Commission Representative
- Wells moved to table the selection of the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board City Commission Representative until the ordinance is repealed. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
SELECTION OF THE LAKE FORT SCOTT ADVISORY BOARD CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE IS TABLED UNTIL THE ORDINANCE IS REPEALED.
Fort Scott Public Library Board City Commission Representative
- VanHoecke moved to retain M. Wells as the City Commission Representative
to the Fort Scott Public Library Board. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
- WELLS APPROVED TO REMAIN THE CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FORT SCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD.
Fort Scott Housing Authority Delegate
- VanHoecke moved to select T. Dancer as the Fort Scott Housing
Authority Delegate. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
- DANCER APPROVED AS THE FORT SCOTT HOUSING AUTHORITY DELEGATE.
Healthy in All Practices (HIA)
- VanHoecke moved to select M. Guns as the City Commission Representative to the Healthy in All Practices Commission. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
- GUNS APPROVED AS THE CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO HEALTHY IN ALL PRACTICES COMMISSION.
Approval of Golf Advisory Board recommendations – (8) Letters of Interest submitted to fill (4) vacancies – Golf Advisory Board recommendations made on December 27, 2023.
- VanHoecke moved to table the recommendations to fill board vacancies pending the approval to repeal the ordinance of the Golf Advisory Board. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO TABLE THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO FILL BOARD VACANCIES PENDING THE APPROVAL TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE OF THE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD.
Request to Amend Ordinance No. 3604 – Membership Terms – Golf Advisory Board recommends change City/County requirements in the ordinance as stated on Staff Request for Commission Action
- Wells moved to table the recommendations to change membership requirements pending the approval to repeal the ordinance of the Golf Advisory Board. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO TABLE THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CHANGE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS PENDING THE APPROVAL TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE OF THE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD.
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-032 – KDOT Sub-Area Road Extension & US-69 at 20th St. Repair – Final Measured Quantities – Decrease of $7,341.20
- VanHoecke moved to approve Change Order No. 1 with Sprouls Construction Project No. 22-032 for a decrease of $7,341.20. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH SPROULS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 22-032 FOR A DECREASE OF $7,341.20.
Consideration of Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 1 (Final) – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-032 – KDOT Sub-Area Road Extension & US-69 at 20th Street Repair – $148,783.80 – Certificate of Substantial Completion included.
- Guns moved to approve the payment of $148,783.80 to Sprouls Construction, Inc. for Project No. 22-032. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE PAYMENT OF $148,783.80 TO SPROULS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 22-032.
Consideration of Change Order No. 2 – Bennett, Inc. – Project No. 23-005B – Engineer’s Project No. 217314-022 – Infantry Substation Sanitary Sewer Relocation – $129,530.00
- VanHoecke asked J. Dickman/City Engineer to confirm for the citizens that this portion of the payment would be reimbursed to the City by Evergy. J. Dickman confirmed.
- VanHoecke moved to approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 217314-022 with Bennett, Inc. for $129,530.00. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 ON PROJECT NO. 217314-022 WITH BENNETT, INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $129,530.00.
Approval of 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) License for Consumption on the Premises and Retail Sale of Original and Unopened Containers – Kevin Allen – DBA Aunt Toadies – 1411 E. Wall, Fort Scott – 2023 CMB License was issued for Consumption on the Premises only, requires new approval.
- VanHoecke moved to approve the 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Consumption on the Premises and Retail Sale of Original and Unopened Containers for Kevin Allen DBA Aunt Toadies at 1411 E. Wall, Fort Scott. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE 2024 CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AND RETAIL SALE OF ORIGINAL AND UNOPENED CONTAINERS FOR KEVIN ALLEN DBA AUNT TOADIES AT 1411 E. WALL, FORT SCOTT.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 1-2024 – DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER FOR THE ENSUING TERM OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
- Olson moved to approve Resolution No. 1-2024 as presented. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE IS THE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER FOR THE ENSUING TERM OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.
Resolution No. 2-2024 – DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR THE PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
- Olson moved to approve Resolution No. 2-2024 as presented. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE CITY STATE BANK, THE UMB BANK, THE LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK, THE LIBERTY SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, AND THE UNION STATE BANK; ALL OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS; AND THE KANSAS MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT POOL OF TOPEKA, KANSAS, BE DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF THE PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.
Resolution No. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A
- VanHoecke moved to table approval of this resolution until the January 23, 2024, City Commission meeting. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO TABLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A UNTIL THE JANUARY 23, 2024, CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
Resolution No. 4-2024 – NOTICE OF HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 922 E. WALL – PUBLIC HEARING DATE – FEBRUARY 20, 2024, AT 6:15PM.
- VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 4-2024 regarding the alleged unsafe and dangerous structure at 922 E. Wall with a Public Hearing to be held February 20, 2024, at 6:15PM. M. Guns seconded.
- Guns, T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted aye. M. Wells voted nay.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 4-2024.
Resolution No. 5-2024 – NOTICE OF HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 515 S. HEYLMAN – PUBLIC HEARING DATE – FEBRUARY 20, 2024, AT 6:15PM.
- VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 5-2024 regarding the alleged unsafe and dangerous structure at 515 S. Heylman with a Public Hearing to be held February 20, 2024, at 6:15PM. M. Guns seconded.
- VanHoecke, T. Dancer and M. Guns voted aye. M. Wells and D. Olson voted nay.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 5-2024.
Reports and Comments
Comments were made by the City Manager, City Engineer, Commissioner VanHoecke, Commissioner Wells, Commissioner Guns, Commissioner Olson, and Commissioner Dancer. Available on the City of Fort Scott YouTube Channel.
- Wells moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:24PM. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:24PM.
Submitted by:
Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk
New Business: Country Club Kids Daycare
Jessie Combs, 27, opened her business, Country Club Kids Daycare in Fontana, KS in 2020. Then re-opened her business in Fort Scott when she moved here in October 2023.
She provides child daycare services for children ages six weeks to five years old, for Fort Scott families and the surrounding areas.
The business hours of operation are from 7 a.m . to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The daycare is located on South Broadway Street in Fort Scott.
In her care currently are her three children and three daycare children (2 full-time, 1 part-time).
“I have 1 full-time and 1 part-time opening for toddlers (18 mos-5 yr),” she said.
She is the only employee and is licensed for up to 10 children.
To contact the business, email [email protected]
Combs began the business initially to stay home with her own three children. “I enjoy being able to serve the community and working with children,” she said.
She graduated from K-State in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
Following graduation she worked in scientific research, helping to characterize pharmaceuticals to prepare them for U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials, she said.
“I’m also a Certified Nurse Assistant,” she said.
“I got my daycare license in April 2020 in Miami County and in October 2023 in Bourbon County,” she said.
To earn a daycare license in Kansas contact your local Kansas Department of Health and Environment office to get started.
“There’s an online application, fingerprints, background check, health and wellness checks, a small fee, and licensing will come to inspect your daycare for compliance,” she said. “There are also classes you must take to become licensed including being Pediatric CPR and First Aid certified and child development and daycare specific classes required.”
