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Category Archives: Fort Scott
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Tea Club Meets Oct. 16 at Papa Don’s
Mmm Flavor Shop’s Fall Tea Club will be Wednesday, October 16 at 6 pm. It will be held at Papa Don’s Pizza in Downtown Fort Scott.
The topic will be Herbal Teas.
Free Samples will include Chai Water, Homesteader’s Coffee (Dandelion Root and Chicory blend), Elderberry Water, and Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea.
Come enjoy a cup and learn how herbal teas can help keep you healthier this coming winter season.
Foundation Hosts Chamber Coffee on Oct. 17
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USD234 Board of Education Meeting on October 14 News Release
Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, October 14, 2024
The Board of Education of USD 234, Fort Scott, Kansas, met for a Board Training Session at their offices at 424 S. Main at 4:00 p.m.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
Michelle Hubbard, Leadership Field Specialist from KASB, was present to work with the Board Members to help in understanding the Board’s role in the district.
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 09, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
09/09/24 Minutes
09/25/24 Minutes
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – September 20, 2024 – $1,673,203.67
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Declare Surplus Property – Vehicles to be sold at auction
Mr. Garzone, Principal at Winfield Scott, recognized two employees that work in the Focus/Sensory Room at the elementary school. Wendy Budd, in her fifteenth year, and Jared McKay, in his seventh year, both were commended for their hard work and passion for the students. They explained how they are Safety Care Trained and work with the students in de-escalation techniques. Their presence is a huge help to not only the students but the staff as well.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported on school enrollment from 2023 to September 2024. He also reviewed with the Board the District Values, Vision, and Goals.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a printed report that included updates from all departments such as the district serving 1700 meals a day and prepping the buildings for the colder months.
Tonya Barnes, Special Education Director, updated the Board on the Special Education CAT Aid payment. She also reported on the upcoming training for the SPED Teachers that will be held in November.
The Board Approved the following items:
- Audit Contract with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, CPA
- Frary Field Turf Replacement with Mammoth Sports Constructions
- Doral Renewable Contribution Agreement
Superintendent Brown stated that Seat #6 would be open for applications. This opening will be posted in the newspaper for thirty days.
Superintendent Brown updated the Board on the Bus Accident that happened earlier this month and the steps that will be taken to prevent this from happening in the future. He also cleared up some rumors and explained the incident.
There were no comments during public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
October 14, 2024
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Hendricks, Caleb – Supplemental Resignation – Girls Basketball – Middle School
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Sprague, Sierra – Leave of Absence
Travis, Hayden – Leave of Absence
TRANSFER:
Hood, Dusty – High School Custodian to Middle School Custodian
Ogle, Anthony – Middle School Custodian to High School Custodian
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Fountain, Justin – Long Term Substitute for 6th Math – Middle School
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Ballou, Jessica – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Coffman, Donald – Cook – Middles School
Day, Jessica – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Henderson, Andrew – Groundskeeper/Fields Maintenance
Merriman, Virginia – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware – Part Time
Torres Francis – Van Driver
Trimble, Aidan – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Beth, Whitney – Head Track Coach – Middle School
Corbitt, Cheyenne – Sponsor for Second Intramurals
Fun Events on the Horizon For Fort Scott
The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce sponsored a quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet on Oct. 2, during which attendees shared information about upcoming community events.
Frank Adamson, owner of the Courtland Hotel and Spa, hosted the event and said that he and his wife, Cheryl, have owned the building for 20 years this year. He commended all the owners of the downtown historic district for the revitalization that is going on.
“Look around, it’s amazing,” he said.
Comments from other attendees:
- Fort Scott Tourism Director Jackson Tough listed all the avenues he is taking to get Fort Scott’s many assets to the public in surrounding areas. In addition, The Kansas Museum Association Conference will be coming in a few weeks, The Military Preservation Convoy toured the town on Oct. 13-14. His office is once again in the Chamber office, 231 E. Wall St.
- Diane Striler, the event organizer, spoke of the 2nd Annual Christmas on the Bricks, the first weekend in December. Fundraising for the new skating rink has started in the community and another addition will be costumed Christmas characters walking around the festivities. This year there will be a big Christmas tree near the First Colored Infantry mural on Skubitz Plaza. Volunteers of all kinds are needed for the event. She is looking for a business to provide free gift wrapping for the festival shoppers.
- Fort Scott National Historic Site Supervisor Jill Jaworski said that two new employees have been hired and the fort will be open full-time within two weeks. She thanked the community for supporting the recent Naturalization Ceremony conducted at the fort, with over 1,000 visitors that day. The Dragoon Barracks is being renovated and the fort is preparing for the annual Candlelight Tour, the first weekend in December. Tickets will go on sale for this event in the 1st part of November.
- Mary Wyatt, Fort Scott Community Development, said the city is “putting together a housing committee to do a housing needs study.” She is also working on a mini-golf project for the community, looking at updating the city’s comprehensive plan and introduced the new Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Lisa Dillon. Dillon told the group of some ideas she has for the position.
- Kari West, spokesperson for Evergy, the electric company, said there is a Kansas Business Energy Program available.
- Bailey Lyons, a spokesperson for the splash pad that was opened this summer, told the group that in this off-season they are putting up shade structures, building an ADA bathroom and installing a new sprinkler system for the landscape around the facility.
- Kathy Dancer, whose building at 110 S. Main, houses a cafe, retail store, and bar is undergoing facade renovation. The bar, called The Green Lantern, added a murder mystery dinner and was sold out for that, but will offer another in the spring, she said. The bar, which they call a speakeasy, is open on Friday and Saturday nights and can also be booked for special events. The distilling of bourbon should be operational by the end of this year, with bourbon tastings in the future.
- The building at 23 S. Main, Main Street Vintage and Co. is for sale, FS Chamber Executive Director Lindsay Madison said.
- Upcoming Chamber events:
- The Community Connection Panel luncheon is Oct. 19 at the Empress Event Center.
- Outpost 13 West Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 17, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
- Bourbon County Clay After-Hours is Oct. 24, 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Artificers.
- Manufacturing Day is Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with tours of local manufacturers.
- Christmas Light Trolley Tours are Dec. 12-23 nightly.
- Christmas Light Contest is in December with cash prizes, contact the Chamber for more information.
New Playground Equipment Scheduled For Installation at Ellis Park
Because of a need for parents with children playing ball, new playground equipment will be installed next month at Ellis Park, 1105 E. 12th Street on Fort Scott’s east side.
“We decided to install play equipment at this area to help encapsulate a full-family entertainment experience at Ellis Park,” Lucas Kelley, Buck Run Community Center Manager said.
“Parents/older siblings are often entertained by watching or playing a game on one of these two fields,” he said. “However, many times siblings/other children are not too excited to sit in the bleachers and watch a game. This allows them to have a fun experience while they are there.”
The playground area will be by the basketball/volleyball court at Ellis Park, near the ballfields.
“We felt as if the play structure would get more use right next to the main attraction,” he said. “As a parent, I would not feel comfortable with my kids being on the opposite end of the park, where I would not be able to see them. This location allows for both easier access and parent comfortability of being able to watch all of their kids at once.”
The Fort Scott Recreation Department will fund the equipment through the renewal of Fisher Park Advertising Signs, 5Ks races, sports photos, and the Steele Foundation Money that is received yearly, said Kelley.
“The play structure is called Sunset Harbor from Recreation Installations out of Kansas City,” he said. “This play structure will include three slides total, one wave slide on one side and a double wave slide on the other. It also includes a pod climber, rain wheel, single drum, and a set of monkey bars.”
“The play structure is on pace to start installation the week of November 14th, and should be completed by the end of the month.” he said.
“We have tentative plans to find either a shade structure or cover for this play area, to help protect children from foul balls. However, we have not decided which option we would like to add yet,” Kelley said.
The Recreation Department has completed two projects this year.
“Our two main projects for this year were to resurface the outdoor basketball court at BRCC, and to add a play structure at Ellis. I am happy to say we were able to get both of those projects done before the new year!”
“Looking ahead we will try to improve/add an aspect of our reach each year,” he said. “In the spring, the hope is to resurface the outdoor basketball courts at Ellis and 3rd Street Park. These projects will depend on where we sit budgetary-wise at that point. If anyone has any project ideas/suggestions please feel free to email [email protected] or call (620)-223-0386
Agenda for the USD234 Board of Education on October 14
Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY
1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President
2.0 Flag Salute
3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
4.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)
4.1 Board Minutes
- 09/09/24 Minutes
- 09/25/24 Minutes
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – September 20 2024 – $1,673,203.67
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Declare Surplus Property – Vehicles to be sold at auction
5.0 Employee Recognitions
6.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
6.1 Superintendent’s Report
6.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
6.3 Special Education Director’s Report
7.0 Old Business
7.1 Audit Contract for the year ending June 30, 2025 (Action Item)
7.2 Frary Field Turf Replacement
7.3 Doral Renewables Contribution Agreement
8.0 New Business
8.2 Board Vacancy (Discussion)
8.3 Bus Accident & Prevention (Discussion)
9.0 Public Forum
10.0 Other Business –
10.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
10.2 Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)
10.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
11.0 KASB Board Training – Michelle Hubbard
12.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, PresidentAgenda
FS City Commission Minutes of Oct. `
CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held October 1, 2024, at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. Meeting available on City of Fort Scott YouTube Channel. Time stamps according to recording.
Meeting called to order at 6:00PM. Commissioners Tim VanHoecke, Dyllon Olson, Matthew Wells, and Kathryn Salsbury were present with Mayor Tracy Dancer.
Audience in Attendance – Brad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering, Caleb Bell/FSPD Lieutenant, Leroy Kruger/Codes Enforcement, Scott Flater/Water Utilities Director, Carey Spoon/Executive Director of Southeast Kansas Regional Planning & Development Consultant, Michael Hoyt.
- Dancer led the Pledge of Allegiance and M. Wells said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.
Approval of Agenda – (Time stamp 2:29)
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to approve the agenda as presented. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Approval of Consent Agenda – (Time stamp 3:02)
– Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1369-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of September 11, 2024 – September 24, 2024 – $449,830.43
-Approval of Minutes for September 3, 2024, September 9, 2024, September 17, 2024, and September 24, 2024.
-Request to Pay – Heck & Wicker, Inc. – Project No. 24-414 – Horton St. & 6th St. Improvements – Application for Payment No. 3 – $60,439.46
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to approve the Consent Agenda. K. Salsbury seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Public Comments
Michael Hoyt – (Time stamp 3:34) – a reminder to the citizens that October 14th will be the last day for voter registration and to request a mail-in ballot for the November 5th election, early voting begins October 21st. He also distributed postcards as a reminder and to explain the item on the ballot regarding the move from (3) to (5) County Commissioner Districts.
Appearances
Scott Flater/Water Utilities Director – (Time stamp 4:53) addressed the Commission with an update on Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), and the status of the Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons. Graphs kept from January 2022 until August 2024 were distributed. They illustrated: loads from ADM, charges to ADM, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) average, chemical oxygen demand (COD) average, total suspended solids, pH on load, total phosphorus, total Kjeldahl nitrogen average, and reuse water sold to ADM. The conditions of the lagoons at the WWTP are healthy. ADM continues to work on their pre-treatment. AMS still has (5) trailers on location and continue to dump the advanced microbes into the lagoon, and once a week agitate the sludge by boat. Measurements of the sludge level are not routinely provided to S. Flater. He stated that in the future, Lagoon #1 will need to be dewatered to remove the inorganic sludge (such as rocks, sand, etc.) which comes mainly from the storm and sanitary sewer systems.
- Olson would like to see an MOU drawn up with AMS putting terms on paper regarding reimbursement.
ACTION: D. Olson will send contact information to S. Flater regarding the previous mechanical dredge of one of the lagoons.
- Matkin stated that they will be discussing the contract prior to the expiration date of the current contract in December 2024.
ACTION: S. Flater will get sludge level numbers from AMS.
ACTION: B. Matkin and S. Flater will talk to ADM regarding their previous offer to help the City with the mechanical dredging at their meeting on October 10, 2024.
- Flater explained that the long-term plan will be created when ADM solves their lagoon issues as they will not want to pay for AMS any longer once that happens.
Discussion was had regarding the level limits that are set for the lagoons and the long-term impact of the discontinuation of AMS. ADM has a long-term plan to pipeline the water to Fort Scott instead of hauling, therefore they are working on improving their lagoons and pre-treatment process.
Unfinished Business
Status of Building at 118 E. Wall – Requested documents from owner due per September 24, 2024, Special City Commission meeting – (Time stamp 29:58)
- Matkin received documents from Jose Montanez by email (on September 30, 2024) and the Commissioners were given printed copies at the table. He was told that they will be starting this week and have a lift at the site. They need to obtain a permit from the Codes Department prior to beginning the work which requires documents that are still missing: certificate of liability for the building, structural engineering report and scope of work. The documents provided are not what was requested by the Commission.
ACTION: B. Matkin will ask Jose Montanez for a copy of the liability insurance for the building at 118 E. Wall St.
- Matkin left the meeting at (Time stamp 45:01) and returned at (Time stamp 47:37).
Missing pages of the email were printed and distributed to the Commissioners by B. Matkin.
Discussion was had regarding the missing documents that needed to be submitted before the permit to begin work could be issued by the Codes Department.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to extend the timeline to the October 15th deadline, still requesting the (2) pieces of documentation – the timeline for the work and the structural engineer’s report (from RetroPros for the work being performed) – laying out his scope of work as indicated from the permanent repair recommendations.
Further discussion was had regarding the engineering report that was provided (to date) and the current contractor (RetroPro). It was determined that the report provided was from Thomas Rewert, however he is the engineer that was fired by the building owner. M. Wells stated that what has been provided is a scope of work by a contractor who has still not provided any structural engineer report and the work listed on the scope, according to that structural engineer report, cannot be performed. He stated that the work being performed must be certified by a structural engineer or it is not guaranteed to be structurally safe, and the buildings will not be reopened.
- Kruger commented on the lift and scaffolding options.
- VanHoecke left the meeting at (Time stamp 57:05).
- Dancer clarified that in the previous meeting the building owner told the Commission that they had fired this gentleman (T. Rewert) and they were going to hire a different contractor now that they had the recommendations to do the work that the structural engineer (T. Rewert) recommended. The building owner stated they were going with Option 2. He stated that the scope of work from RetroPros does not describe Option 2 from the structural engineering report provided.
- VanHoecke returned to the meeting at (Time stamp 58:43).
Further discussion was had regarding the intentions of the Commission in the matter and the options if the deadline is not met.
- Salsbury seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion – Project No. 22-031B – Fort Scott Pavilion – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Tabled from September 17, 2024 – (Time stamp 1:03:24) – J. Dickman explained the work that had been completed according to the request of the Commission at the September 17, 2024 meeting.
- Matkin left the meeting at 1:04:36.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Project No. 22-031B. K. Salsbury seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-031B – Fort Scott Pavilion – Payment Application No. 5 – $8,075.00 – Tabled from September 17, 2024.
Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-031B – Fort Scott Pavilion – Payment Application No. 6 FINAL (Retainage) – $10,397.85 – Tabled from September 17, 2024.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to pay Payment Application No. 5 and Payment Application No. 6 (Final Retainage) for Project No. 22-031B. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
New Business /Public Hearing:
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to open the public hearing at 7:06PM (Time stamp 1:06:08). M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Submission of Application on behalf of the City of Fort Scott to the Kansas Department of Commerce for a CDBG Grant under the Community Centers & Parks Category for improvements at Memorial Hall – C. Spoon/Executive Director of Southeast Kansas Regional Planning & Development
- Spoon read the following statement: This project proposes replacing existing windows with new aluminum windows, replace existing steel lintels, restore the damaged brick and cast stone masonry, and mend the masonry and mortar joints. The roof at the northeast corner of the building will also be restored. The estimated total project cost is $751,484.75 with a grant request of $569,000.
There were no public comments.
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to close the public hearing at 7:08PM (Time stamp 1:08:17). D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
- Matkin returned to the meeting (Time stamp 1:09:20).
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to go forward with the CDBG grant application regarding Commerce for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds under the Community Centers & Parks Category for Memorial Hall. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.’
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
New Business/Action Items:
Consideration to Approve Renewal of the Downtown Historic District and Riverfront Park Common Consumption Area Permit (existing Ordinance No. 3756) – annual permit expires November 21, 2024 – (Time stamp 1:10:21) – City Clerk explained that the annual permit needs to be renewed at this time. If the Commission wishes to make any changes to the Ordinance, including the boundaries, it must be done and passed before the application can be submitted to the state.
Discussion was had regarding options to change the existing boundaries.
ACTION: B. Matkin will talk to Jill Jaworski/Superintendent of Fort Scott National Historic Site regarding the inclusion of the Pavilion and Skubitz Plaza in the Common Consumption Area.
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to table this item until the October 15, 2024, meeting. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Reports and Comments
City Manager (Time stamp 1:19:16)
– Received COI from the building owner of 118 E. Wall by email.
– Cape Seal Update
– Weekend Events: Gordon Parks event, Pioneer Harvest Fiesta and Parade, Alumni Rodeo and comedy show
– VanFossen Update
– Horton & 6th St. Project Update
City Engineer (Time stamp 1:20:49)
– Horton & 6th St. Project Update
- Farmer left the meeting (Time stamp 1:21:08)
- VanHoecke (Time stamp 1:22:07)
– Many exciting things in Fort Scott
– Request to pray for NC, SC, GA and FL, please help where you can
- Farmer returned to the meeting (Time stamp 1:22:47).
- Wells (Time stamp 1:23:02)
– Special thank you to Care to Share people for their past event
– Request to pray for the hurricane victims
- Salsbury (Time stamp 1:24:20)
– Spent some extra time in town this week, beautiful both visually and in spirit
and noted the progress we are making
- Olson (Time stamp 1:24:39)
– Care to Share Fort Fest was a great event
– Contractors’ licensing program needs to move forward. Will be putting an Ordinance together and bring before the Commission.
- Dancer (Time stamp 1:26:27)
– Thank you to the organizations hosting events that make our town great
– Moving school zone speed limit signs North of 8th St. and South of 12th St.
– Follow up of annexation report requested of City Attorney
– Lake property storage encroachments
– Lake shore easement encroachments
– IT Infrastructure for the City – IT Equipment Purchase Moratorium suggested pending the acceptable report of equipment currently in use and a diagram of our current IT infrastructure.
Discussion was had about IT concerns and the moratorium.
ACTION: IT Department to provide answers to the questions T. Dancer has submitted prior to the invitation to appear at the next meeting, October 15, 2024, for an update.
City Attorney (Time stamp 1:39:28)
– Teresa Davenport and Cory Bryars did an exceptional job with the Care to Share event
Executive Session
MOTION: M. Wells moved for the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of a legal matter pursuant to the attorney-client privilege exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 8:00PM after recessing in the City Manager’s office. In the meeting will be the (5) City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to come out of Executive Session. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. M. Wells, T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted yes. K. Salsbury was not at the table to vote.
MOTION PASSED BY 4-0 VOTE.
MOTION: moved for the City Commission recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of a legal matter pursuant to the attorney-client privilege exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 8:11PM. In the meeting will be the (5) City Commissioners, the City Manager and the City Attorney. D. Olson seconded the motion. M. Wells, T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted yes. K. Salsbury was not at the table to vote.
MOTION PASSED BY 4-0 VOTE.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to come out of Executive Session. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
- VanHoecke moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:11PM. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:11PM (Time stamp 2:11:14).
WORK SESSION, REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM AT CITY HALL
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Submitted by:
Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk
Agenda for the FS City Commission for Oct. 15
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
October 15, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
Tim VanHoecke, Matthew Wells, Dyllon Olson, Kathryn Salsbury, Tracy Dancer
III. Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Approval of Agenda
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1370-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of September 25, 2024 – October 8, 2024 – $ 734,821.86
- Approval of Minutes for October 1, 2024.
- September Financials
VII. Public Comment – Sign up required before the beginning of the meeting on register at the entrance of the Commission Room. Public Comments are for any topic not on the agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.
VIII. Appearances – Must be scheduled with the City Clerk at least (1) week prior to the meeting
you wish to address the Commission. You will be scheduled on the agenda to speak on your topic.
- Kathy Dancer – Alley Repairs in Downtown Fort Scott
- Unfinished Business
- Status of Building at 118 E. Wall – Requested documents from owner due per October 1, 2024, extension approved until October 15, 2024.
- Consideration to Approve Renewal of the Downtown Historic District and Riverfront Park Common Consumption Area Permit (existing Ordinance No. 3756) – annual permit expires November 21, 2024 – Tabled from October 1, 2024.
- New Business
Public Hearing:
- Consideration to Approve Ordinance No. 3771 – Floodplain Management Ordinance – Pursuant to 44 CFR Sect. 60.3(d) – Regulatory Floodway Identified, K.S.A. 12-766 and K.A.R. 5-44-1 through 5-44-7 – Wyatt, N. Nation, B. Allen
- Consideration to Approve Resolution No. 28-2024 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 1721 E. Wall
- Consideration to Approve Resolution No. 29-2024 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 323 W. Wall
- Consideration to Approve Resolution No. 30-2024 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 1619 E. Pine
- Consideration to Approve Resolution No. 31-2024 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure at 1105 E. Scott
- Consideration to Approve Resolution No. 32-2024 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure at 402 S. Lowman
- Consideration to Approve Resolution No. 33-2024 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure at 418 S. Couch
Action Items:
- Consideration to Approve Resolution No. 27-2024 – Operation Greenlight for Veterans – that in observance of Operation Green Light, the City of Fort Scott, Kansas encourages its citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying green lights in a window of their place of business or residence from November 4th through the 11th, 2024 – Submitted by Michael Hoyt
- Consideration to Approve Healthcare MOU
- Consideration to Approve Federal-Aid Fund Exchange Master Agreement
- Consideration to Appoint Ann Rawlins to the Fort Scott Planning Commission – Recommended by the Planning Commission on October 2, 2024, to fill the vacant seat of the (7) member Commission.
- Consideration of MOU Between City of Fort Scott and Old Fort Genealogical Society (OFGS) for Usage of the Eastern Side, Lower Level of Memorial Hall
- Consideration of a Change Order on Project No. 6 U-2455-01 Horton St. & 6th Project – Replace/Repair Inlet and Manholes – J. Dickman
- Reports and Comments
- City Manager Comments
- Engineering Comments
- Commissioners Comments
- City Attorney Comments
XII. Adjourn
Annual Downtown Trick or Treat Parade Is Oct. 26
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Fort Scott Halloween Parade
For Immediate Release
October 10, 2024
Submitted By: Lindsay Madison
Phone: (620) 223-3566
Email: [email protected]
HALLOWEEN PARADE
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces this year’s Halloween Parade will
be held Saturday, October 26th at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown Fort Scott.
Prior to the parade, starting at 10:00 a.m., there will be special activities including
pictures with a spooktacular backdrop at the City Scales building on North Main and face
painting by Fort Scott High School Thespians.
The parade trick-or-treats merchants along Main Street, starting at La Hacienda, south to
2nd Street, crossing the street then heading north back to Skubitz Plaza. Any businesses
or organizations in the community not located along Main Street are also welcome to set
up a table on the sidewalk providing treats, coupons, or other handouts for kids. Children
are encouraged to bring a sack or bag to collect treats along the parade route.
Following the parade, a free slice of pizza sponsored by Papa Don’s and a drink will be
served to kids in costumes.
The Chamber is currently seeking sponsors and donations for the event. Contact the
Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.