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Category Archives: Fort Scott
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CHANGE RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL T0 COMMERCIAL
Case No. 1047 – 223 N. FRANKLIN
OFFICIAL NOTICE
July 24, 2024 – 4:00pm
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on the 24th DAY OF JULY, 2024 THE PETITION OF GARRETT KNIGHT REQUESTING A ZONING CHANGE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO C3 (COMMERCIAL) FOR THE PURPOSE OF MECHANIC SHOP AT PARCEL #006-119-29-0-20-21-001.00-0; C05-CAMERONS ADDITION, N 193.33′ OF LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 1.
The Public Hearing is set for JULY 24, 2024, at 4:00PM at a scheduled Planning Commission meeting in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
As provided in the Zoning Ordinance of Fort Scott, Kansas the above application will be discussed and considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and a recommendation to approve or not approve the request will be made to the Fort Scott City Commission for a final decision.
All persons interested in said matter will be heard at this Public Hearing concerning their views and wishes; and any protest of the proposed changes will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission before they make such recommendations to the City Commission.
Downtown Meet and Greet at Cohn’s Cafe on July 9
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Live Music and Shrimp: June 29 at The Downtown Community Pavilion
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, but for Fort Scottians, the Mardi Gras party is on Saturday, June 29.
Mardi Gras In The Fort will be in the new Gathering Square Pavilion at North National Avenue and Old Fort Blvd. starting at 5:30 p.m.
“The City of Fort Scott is really trying to think of different things to get citizens to come out and enjoy our city, our venues, and other citizens,” Brad Matkin, Fort Scott City Manager, said. “We feel if we can continue to do positive things while working on the negative things, our city will be a better place to live and grow our families.”
Care to Share, a local organization that helps cancer survivors and their families, will be offering a “free-will” donation shrimp (and no shrimp) gumbo and boil starting at 5:30 p.m. Local downtown restaurants will be open for your dining enjoyment, as well.
Live music will start at 6:00 p.m. Two Lane Highway and the Earnest James Zydeco Band will entertain the crowd.
“We will have limited tables and chairs for seating, so everyone is encouraged to bring lawn chairs.,” Matkin said.
Unapproved Minutes of the Fort Scott City Commission on June 18
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held June 18, 2024, at 6:00PM (Time stamp: 0:010) in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. (Time stamps according to YouTube recording of meeting).
ROLL CALL
Meeting called to order at 6:00PM. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tim VanHoecke (via Teams), Dyllon Olson 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, Jason Pickert/Chief of Police, Lisa Lewis/City Clerk, Tom Coffman/Public Works Manager, Dustin Fowler/Facilities Superintendent, Jessica Oliphant/BakerTilly (via telephone), Jackson Tough/Tourism & Public Relations Director, Robert Harrington/Bourbon County REDI, Cherri Walrod, Teri Hamilton, Michele Houser, Mack Houser, Ann Tebbets, Michael Hamilton, Ethan Holly, Trace V. Evans, Taylor Morrison, Maria Whitson, Larry Shead, Vickie Shead and Michael Hoyt.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
- 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 3:03)
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve the amended agenda. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
CONSENT AGENDA (Time stamp 4:20)
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1362-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates – May 29, 2024 – June 11, 2024 – $525,425.91
- Approval of Minutes for June 4, 2024
- Request to Pay – Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. – Application No. 3 – Fort Scott Municipal Airport – Amount Due – $244,783.75
- Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Invoice #17352 – EEI Project No. 23-15A – US-54 CCLIP Phase I – KDOT Project No. 06 KA-6898-01 – Pay Estimate #2 – Design Contracts/Plans to Field Check – Amount Due for Billing Period 3/31/2024 through 6/1/2024- $45,809.85
- May Financials
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Time stamp 5:15) Comments deferred to New Business – Consideration of Ordinance No. 3767.
APPEARANCES
– Haylea Hardy (Time stamp 6:23) – Temporary Park Closure – Riverfront Park – Wedding – Applicant appeared.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to allow the closure of the northern section (with the pavilion) of Riverfront Park on October 11, 2024, at 8:00AM until October 12, 2024, at 10:00PM.
Applicants will contact Twisted Trailer to request the use of their parking lot.
- Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
– Jay & Kim Wright (Time stamp 6:30) – Temporary Street Closure – Coates from Elm to Mulberry – July 4, 2024 – 7:00AM – Midnight – Applicants did not appear.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the street closure. K. Salsbury seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
– Jackson Tough (Time stamp 10:06) – J. Tough appeared before the Commission with a presentation on the status of Tourism in Fort Scott.
– Robert Harrington/Bourbon County REDI (Time stamp 38:01) – R. Harrington appeared before the Commission to ask them to consider (2) Rural Housing Improvement Districts (RHID).
– Denny Davis land (Margrave and Richards Road, west side of street, 30+ acres, interested developers). R. Harrington stated that they are also working with BNSF on a grant for an overpass in the Jayhawk Road area in the future. Incentive options were discussed.
– Downtown – RHID for downtown buildings pays for upper story living.
- Harrington recommends a RHID for the entire downtown.
- VanHoecke left the meeting at 6:46PM and returned at 6:47PM.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to move forward on the Denny Davis land with creating a RHID and working with developers on the details. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
- Harrington was asked to comment on the STAR Bond and the ER. He stated that Steifel is the company working on issuing the bonds for that project. He also stated that Freeman Hospital will be coming to open an Acute Care Hospital in Fort Scott.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the RHID for the Moody Building, MacDonald Hall and the J.C. Penney Building and Wall Street Barber Shop. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. K. Salsbury, M. Wells and T. VanHoecke voted yes. D. Olson and T. Dancer voted no.
MOTION PASSED BY 3-2 VOTE.
NEW BUSINESS
- Farmer left the meeting at 7:11PM
Action Items:
Consideration to purchase 2-Hose, 2-Pump Diesel Suction Pump – will replace old pump – budgeted for $20,000.00 and on capital improvement budget – $17,325.99 (Time stamp 1:11:39) – T. Coffman
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the purchase. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
- Farmer returned to the meeting at 7:13PM.
Consideration to Purchase a Greens Mower – Jacobsen GP400 – $19,000.00 – D. Fowler. The purchase to come from reserve funds was verified by J. Oliphant.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to approve the purchase. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
- Matkin left the meeting at 7:17PM
MOTION: M. Wells moved to amend the agenda to move Item H (Consideration of Ordinance No. 3767) before Item C (Consideration of Estimate of Preliminary Engineering Fees) in New Business. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Ordinance No. 3767 – An Ordinance Establishing the Farmers Market Policy, Located at the Fort Scott Downtown Pavilion, Otherwise Known as the Gathering Square Pavilion. (Time stamp 1:17:55) – D. Olson wrote the ordinance to guarantee that the Farmers Market has use of the pavilion during harvest season.
(Time stamp 1:19:19) – T. VanHoecke commented on the intention of the pavilion by the grant that ordinance and believed that the City staff is capable of working out these issues without the creation of an ordinance.
- Matkin returned at 7:19PM.
Further discussion was had about the use of the pavilion.
(Time stamp 1:27:46) – Teri Hamilton/President of Fort Scott Farmers Market addressed the Commission regarding the effect of displacement on the businesses that use the Gathering Square.
(Time stamp 1:41:10) – M. Wells strongly stated that the Commission has to stand by their word on promises from past Commissions.
(Time stamp 1:42:24) – D. Olson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3767. M. Wells seconded the motion.
(Time stamp 1:43:45) – Cherri Walrod and Mack Houser gave public comments regarding the Farmers Market and use of the Gathering Square.
(Time stamp 1:45:27) – D. Olson requested the Mayor call Point of Order to call the vote for the motion and second on the table.
- Wells, D. Olson, K. Salsbury and T. Dancer voted yes. T. VanHoecke voted no.
MOTION PASSED BY 4-1 VOTE.
Consideration of Estimate of Preliminary Engineering Fees – Project No. 06 KA-6898-01 – Earles Engineering & Inspections – Survey, Road Plans, Specs and Estimates – US-54 (Barbee to Caldwell – Phase II Estimates to be combined with Phase I – $118,488.77 – (Time stamp 1:46:28) – J. Dickman stated that this is the approval from the Commission that needs to go to KDOT in order to combine Phase II of the Project to Phase I as agreed by the Commission.
- Wells clarified that this was a 90-10 reimbursement agreement.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve the Estimate of Preliminary Engineering Fees for Project No. 06 KA-6898-01 as presented. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration to Purchase (2) 2024 Dodge Durangos (Patrol) – $150,000.00 – (Time stamp 1:48:39) – J. Pickert requested to purchase (2) new patrol vehicles, deliverable in a couple of weeks. The last purchase was for used vehicles and spent a lot of time in the shop. Local purchase options were pursued but did not work out. The vehicles being replaced will go to positions that do not require as much use as patrol vehicles require.
Discussion was had about options to acquire a reliable fleet.
MOTION: M. Wells moved to purchase the (2) vehicles that are available to be prospectively less than $100,000.00 for the (2) 2024 Dodge Durango Patrol vehicles. K. Salsbury seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 3764 – Disband the Golf Course Advisory Board and Repeal Ordinance No. 3604, Ordinance No. 3397 and Ordinance No. 3395. (Time stamp 1:56:55)
- Wells left the meeting at 7:56PM.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3764 as presented.
- Wells returned to the meeting at 7:58PM.
- VanHoecke clarified with B. Matkin that this was still in the best interest of the golf course. B. Matkin said yes.
- VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 3765 – Disband the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board and Repeal Ordinance No. 3566 and Ordinance No. 3550. (Time stamp 1:59:10)
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to approve Ordinance No. 3765 and repeal Ordinance No. 3655 and Ordinance No. 3550. D. Olson seconded the motion. D. Olson, T. VanHoecke, K. Salsbury and Tracy Dancer voted yes. M. Wells voted no.
MOTION PASSED BY 4-1 VOTE.
Approval of Ordinance No. 3766 – Disband the Airport Advisory Board and Repeal Ordinance No. 3496 and Ordinance No. 3207.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3766 as presented. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Ordinance No. 3768 – An Ordinance Providing for the Salaries of the Appointive Officers and Employees of the City of Fort Scott, KS and Replacing Ordinance No. 3624. (Time stamp 2:01:00) B. Matkin stated that this is a range of salaries and hourly wages the City pays employees. It is an ordinance that is adopted every year for transparency and for HR to gauge starting pay and top pay for each position.
MOTION: D. Olson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3768. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Requests for Proposals for Memorial Hall façade repairs – Due June 17 but removed from the agenda prior to the meeting per Codes Department.
Consideration of Demolition Bids – 314 S. Eddy – (Time stamp 2:02:02) – Three (3) bids were received: Foxwell Holdings ($3,200.00); Dave’s Demo ($3,500.00); and Skitch’s Inc. ($9,327.00).
MOTION: M. Wells moved to award the bid to Foxwell Holdings for the demolition of 314 S. Eddy. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Demolition Bids – 306 S. Lowman – (Time stamp 2:05:48) – Three (3) bids were received: Foxwell Holdings ($1,400.00); Dave’s Demo ($2,000.00); and Skitch’s Inc. ($9,283.00).
MOTION: D. Olson moved to award the bid to Foxwell Holdings for the demolition of 306 S. Lowman. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Demolition Bids – 1801 E. Wall – (Time stamp 2:06:35) – Four (4) bids were received: Foxwell Holdings ($7,500.00); Greg Schick Pro Building Supply ($9,240.00); Skitch’s Inc. ($11,396.00) and Dave’s Demo ($3,000.00).
MOTION: D. Olson moved to award the bid to Dave’s Demo for the demolition of 1801 E. Wall. T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted yes. M. Wells and K. Salsbury voted no.
MOTION PASSED BY 3-2 VOTE.
Consideration to Approve Permits for the Sale of Fireworks: Jakes Fireworks at 2221 S. Main; Belino Fireworks at 2400 S. Main; and Jurassic Fireworks at 4500 Campbell. (Time stamp 2:08:09)
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to approve the permits for the sale of fireworks. M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.
MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.
Consideration of Letter of Interest for Land Bank Vacancy – Land Bank meeting canceled; consideration tabled until after next Land Bank meeting.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Comments (Time stamp 2:10:42)
– City Fireworks – July 6th at FSCC beginning around 9:30PM (following rodeo)
– Mardi Gras in the Fort – June 29th at the Gathering Square – Care to Share Event in conjunction with the City of Fort Scott – Free Will Donation for a Shrimp Boil at 5:30PM – (2) bands beginning at 6:00PM.
Engineering Comments (Time stamp 2:12:52)
– Horton Street and 6th Street Project still on track for July 8th start date. Traffic control will go up a week or so before. Information will be in Fort Scott Biz.
– CCLIP Phase III – should hear from KDOT by August
Commissioners Comments
- Olson (Time Stamp 2:14:14)
– 2023 Chip Seal on track for August
– Utilize chip seal on residential roads for next year
ACTION: B. Matkin will share list of streets at July 2 meeting
ACTION: City Clerk to add Lake Lot Discussion to July 2 Agenda
Discussion of encroachments on lake lots with J. Dickman
– Advisory Board openings
Planning Commission (1)
Library Board (1)
Parks Advisory Board (1)
Land Bank (1)
ACTION: City Clerk to get a summary of vacant Advisory Board seats
- Salsbury (Time Stamp 2:19:14)
– Gathering Square – concerned about limiting the usage, wants to safeguard
Discussion about Gathering Square events
- Wells (Time Stamp 2:23:37)
– Status of CDBG Grant for Memorial Hall
– Thank you extended to Freeman Hospital, KRI, JG Health and thanks to God for putting the right people in the right place at the right time to get things done.
– Comments regarding Farmers Market and thank you to Commission for upholding the promises of former commissions and former city managers.
- VanHoecke (Time Stamp 2:25:40)
– Discouraged about Commissioner’s comments about lying, City employee was told to hurry up his presentation and the Commission jumping to vote on the ordinance instead of seeing what the City staff could work on another solution.
– Many positive things happening but have confidence and respect in City staff.
- Dancer (Time Stamp 2:29:07)
– Comments relate back to pledge when he assumed this role to try to keep things on track in the interest of brevity.
– In the interest of brevity, he asks that future presenters follow the model to be prepared, to be precise, to be brief and then be gone.
City Attorney Comments (Time Stamp 2:29:53)
– No comments
ADJOURN
MOTION: T. VanHoecke moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30PM. D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
JUNE 18, 2024, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30PM.
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Submitted by:
Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk
Two Local Fort Scott Businesses Awarded $10,000 through American Express and Main Street America
American Express and Main Street America today announced the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program, https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/500-small-business-owners-receive-10-000-grants-through-backing-small-businesses-program. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico. Later this year, grantees will have the opportunity to apply for an additional $30,000 enhancement grant that will be awarded to 25 small businesses.
“We are truly thrilled to provide additional support to our country’s small business owners through the Backing Small Businesses grant program, along with our partners at American Express,” said Main Street America President and CEO Erin Barnes. “These grants are no small thing – and will go far in helping our neighborhood and downtown entrepreneurs build capacity, continue to innovate and grow, and make meaningful contributions in their home communities.”
Meet the most recent Backing Small Businesses Grant Recipients:
Kansas
- Bids & Dibs | Fort Scott, KS
- Kansas Earth and Sky Candle Co. | Ellinwood, KS
- Mildred Store | Moran, KS
- Studio K Salon | Humboldt, KS
- The Artificers | Fort Scott, KS
- The Iola Register | Iola, KS
- The Marmaton Market | Moran, KS
Join Fort Scott NHS for the Sights and Sounds of American Independence
Fort Scott, Kan. – Celebrate American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and immersion in America’s history while honoring the men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.
On Thursday, July 4th, we will fire artillery, lead Fort tours, and honor all those who have fought for our freedom with a 21 gun salute.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
9 a.m. – Artillery Demonstration
10 a.m. – Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort
11 a.m. – Artillery Demonstration
1 p.m. – Ranger Guided Tour of the Fort
2 p.m. – Artillery Demonstration
3 p.m. – Small Arms (musket) Demonstration/ 21 gun salute to our nation
Visitors and community members are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.
Park buildings will be open from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. July 4th, but the bookstore will be closed. Park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.
Chamber Coffee Hosted by FSCC Cosmetology Department on June 27
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Verizon Telecommunication Tower
Submitted by Fort Scott City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Case No. 1046 – Verizon Telecommunication Tower
OFFICIAL NOTICE
July 24, 2024 – 4:00pm
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on the 24th day of JULY, 2024 the Petition of VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 184’ TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER, RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND AN ACCESS ROAD at a 50’ x 50’ leased tract of land from the Parent Parcel #006-114-20-0-40-00-005.00-0: S20, T25, R25, ACRES 11.93, BEG AT SW COR SE4 N TO S R/W LINE OF RR E1035 ALONG RR R/W S TO SEC LINE W522 N139.6 W488.84 S139.6 W30 TO POB LESS R/W OTHERWISE KNOWN AS:
2317 MAPLE ROAD, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701.
TOWER LOCATION INFORMATION: LATITUDE 37° 50’ 57.48” N (NAD 83); LONGITUDE 94° 41’ 9.37” W (NAD 83); GROUND ELEVATION 813; AMSL; OVERALL STRUCTURE 184’-0” AGL; TOWER HT. 180’-0” AGL; SELF-SUPPORT TOWER; APPLICANT CL 176’-0” AGL. – location supplied by Verizon Wireless – 10740 Nail Ave., Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211.
The Public Hearing is set for July 24, 2024, at 4:00PM at a scheduled Planning Commission meeting in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
As provided in the Zoning Ordinance of Fort Scott, Kansas, specific to Zoning Regulations -Article 23 – the above application will be discussed and considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and a recommendation to approve or not approve the request will be made to the Fort Scott City Commission for a final decision.
All persons interested in said matter will be heard at this Public Hearing concerning their views and wishes; and any protest of the proposed changes will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission before they make such recommendations to the City Commission.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
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Horton Street Repair Begins In July
Starting in July, Fort Scott residents will begin to see workers repairing Horton Street between Sixth and 18th Streets, according to Ben Wicker, Heck and Wicker, Inc. Project Estimator, the contractor.
The project will include new roadway pavement, new sidewalks, and new Americans with Disabilities Act ramps.
The start date for the project is July 8, 2024, with some traffic control setup beginning the week prior, according to Jason Dick, PE, Project Manager/Junior Partner, Earles Engineering and Inspection, Inc.
“The project goal is two-fold:
- Improve pedestrian/bicycle access from 6th and National Avenue to and along Horton Street to Fort Scott Community College.
- Improve the roadway conditions with full-depth pavement replacement on Horton from 8th to 6th Streets and a 3” mill & overlay on Horton from 18th to 8th Streets,” said Dickman.
“The project will be funded through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT’s) Cost Share program for a grant of $949,000 to assist with participating roadway construction costs. Remaining project costs through construction will come from City (of Fort Scott) funds,” Dickman said.
The estimated cost to complete is just over $2 million, Dickman said.
The anticipated construction completion date is currently based on 230 calendar days or the end of February 2025.
“The plan is to maintain local access as much as possible on Horton Street, but some work will require detouring to Burke and Crawford Streets primarily to travel from 18th Street and to the north. An alternate route may also include Osbun, Lowman, and Holbrook Streets to access areas between 18th and 6th Streets,” Dickman said.
Heck and Wicker, Inc., Parsons will be the contractor, and subcontractors are Emery Sapp & Sons, Cornerstone, Heartland Traffic, Dustrol, Wicker said.
Heck and Wicker’s contract with the city of Fort Scott is in the amount of $1,875,681.17, Wicker said.
Reegan McDaniel Receives Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate
Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates
MANHATTAN, Kansas — Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Centre, Ellsworth, Fort Scott and Republic County.
Students have completed requirements in the areas of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience (SAE) and FFA. They have demonstrated excellence in agricultural knowledge, career readiness, and leadership development. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all school courses to earn the certification.
“Students receiving these certificates are among the most well-rounded agricultural education students in the state. This recognition isn’t based on one single activity or achievement but on meeting the criteria for several components showing diversity in agricultural knowledge and success in and out of the classroom,” said John Clark, the agriculture education teacher at Buhler High School.
KDA is committed to establishing a dynamic and well-equipped workforce that meets the diverse needs of the agriculture industry today. “As agriculture continues to advance, there is a continued need for skilled young people to operate high-tech machinery on our dairies, ranches, and farms, and technical specialists to provide research in agronomy, technology and animal science fields,” said Russell Plaschka, KDA marketing director. “Kansas agriculture is growing, and the industry requires a well-equipped workforce to help support that growth in our great state. We are proud of these young adults.”
These certificates have been endorsed by several industry organizations and employers.
Applications for the Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates are accepted each spring. To find more information, visit agriculture.ks.gov/ageducation
Complete list of students:
Buhler High School
Jaelyn Anderson
Peyton Coldren
Marlie Cooper
Brynlee Frank
Krysten Hamby
Amos Harder
Megan Krueger
Mikayla Milburn
Danielle Rogers
Madison Shain
Makenna Siemens
Emmie Stallman
Centre High School
Jenna Bittle
Leah Brunner
Karsen Kroupa
Jenaya Plett
Emilee Remmers
Isabel Rziha
Allie Stuchlik
Payton Svitak
Ellsworth High School
Rebekah Vague
Fort Scott High School
Reegan McDaniel
Republic County High School
Macey Homeier
Camryn Reynolds
Gracia Siemsen
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