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Fort Scott, Government

Fort Scott Commission Agenda for Dec. 6

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
December 6th, 2022
6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke E. Woellhof M. Wells K. Harrington
II. Flag Salute
III. Invocation: Led by: M. Wells
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of November 15 th, 2022
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1325-A totaling $298,158.88
C. Request to Pay – J. Richardson Construction – $9,922.77 – 17th & Eddy
Stormwater Improvements
D. Request to Pay – Nuss & Farmer – $105.00 – Outside Contract Work
E. Request to Pay – O’Brien Rock Co., Inc. – $5,840.00 – Cooper Street Project
F. Request to Pay – Hawkins, Inc. – $9,756.57 – Water Treatment Supplies
V. Public Comment:
Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5)
minutes per person, at Commission discretion
VI. Old Business:
A. Consideration of Amended Truck Route Ordinances
1. Ordinance 3621- amending 2740 Sect. 10.48.030 – Penalty for Violation
2. Ordinance 3622- amending 2787 Sect. 10.48.020 – Routes Designated
3. Ordinance 3623 – amending 2740 Sect. 10.48.010 – Vehicles Required
to Follow Truck Route
VII. Appearances:
A. Bourbon County Economic Development and Tourism – Rob Harrington
and Jackson Tough presenting

VIII. Public Hearing: Properties for Condemnation – Thomas Russell, Codes
Enforcement Officer presenting
1. Resolution 42-2022 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged
Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 410 S. Margrave
2. Resolution 43-2022 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged
Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 1718 E. Oak
3. Resolution 44-2022 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged
Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 1225 E. Elm
4. Resolution 45-2022 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged
Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 102 S. Horton
5. Resolution 46-2022 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged
Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 102 S. Osbun
6. Resolution 47-2022 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged
Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 1221 S. Main
7. Resolution 48-2022 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged
Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 523 S. Heylman
8. Resolution 49-2022 – Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged
Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 1107 W. 6th Street
IX. New Business:
X. A. Financial Reports
1. City Finance Report Update
2. Set Hearing for December 20, 2022, to amend 2022 Annual City Budget
A. Salary/Wage Ordinance Update for 2023
B. Employee Member Benefit Program for 2023
XII. Reports and Comments:
A. Interim City Manager Comments:
B. Assistant City Manager Comments:
1. Splash Pad
2. Lake Items
C. Engineering Comments:
D. Commissioners Comments:
E. City Attorney Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for
Executive Sessions)
IX. Adjournment:

Fort Scott, Fort Scott National Historic Site, History

Candlelight Tour Is Sold Out

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The post hospital is lit up durng the 2021 tour. NPS Photo: Carl Brenner

The Fort Scott National Historic Site 41st Annual Candlelight Tour is completely sold out.

The tour is Dec. 2nd and 3rd.

“This year… we are commemorating several important milestones of our nation’s history,” Carl Brenner, FSNHS Program Manager for Interpretation and Resource Management,  said. “Each milestone highlights a different portion of the Fort’s history as well.”

NPS: Photo credit-Carl Brenner

Tickets went on sale on November 1 and sold out on November 27.

Fort Scott High School drama students and other volunteers will portray different scenes, vignettes, during the evening in which ticket purchasers will stroll the promenade on the grounds of the fort.

The vignettes, in order, are:

  1. The Bicentennial of the Santa Fe Trail which is set in 1843.  The army is preparing to go out on campaign along the trail. In this vignette: Luke Leighsing (Santa Fe Trader), Josh Sherwood (Lieutenant), Tracy Dancer (Sergeant), Frankie Ruggerro (Corporal), Jericho Jones (Private).
  2. 175th Anniversary of the Mexican American War, which is set in 1847, celebrates the safe return of soldiers  from the war. In this vignette: Kiara Thompson (Mrs. Curtis), Sylvia Stapleton (Miss Jones), Emma Guns (Mrs. Simpson), Cooper George (Corporal Clark), Austin Stapleton (Private Smith), Matt Wells (Musician).
  3. 165th year of Bleeding Kansas, which is set in 1857, actors  prepare for the Grand Ball celebrating the opening of the Fort Scott Hotel. In this vignette: Diane Bernheimer (Elizabeth Wilson), Jan Elder (Eliza Campbell), Wayne Young (Mr. Wilson).
  4. 160th year of Civil War Ladies Union Aid Society-Emancipation Proclamation, which is set in 1862, where the women are comforting the solders. In this vignette: Dee Young (Mrs. Weatherwax), Cassie Edson (Mrs. Mary Martin), Emily Endicott (Mrs. Laura Phillips – head of the Christmas committee), Regen Wells (Miss Sarah– Christmas committee member), Karen Primeaux (Mrs. Smith), Ronda Hassig (Mrs. Redfield)
  5. 150th year  of Post of Southeast Kansas,1872, the scene is  a railroad agent in  a squabble with landowners: Casey Gomez (Walter ), Katie Wells (Elizabeth), Ivy Bailey (Charlie), Steve Powell (John)

 

Additional High School drama students helping in other areas are: Ayla Roberts, Tobi Larrabee, Mykeel Lewis, Tuesday Glessner, Alexis Tourtillot, Lily Brown, and Chris Newman.

 

Fort Scott National Historic Site is located at 1 Old Fort Blvd. Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. To find out more, or become involved, please call  620-223-0310 or email  [email protected]. Other activities, events, and a more in-depth history may be found at www.nps.gov/fosc.

 

NPS: Photo Credit: Carl Brenner.

 

 

Bourbon County, Church news, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Grand Ole Opry Veteran Daryl Mosley comes to Ft. Scott!

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Waverly, TN – The community is invited to attend a concert by singer, songwriter, and storyteller Daryl Mosley on Wednesday, December 7 at First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main Street, Ft. Scott, KS.

The First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main.

From countless appearances on “The Grand Ole Opry” to classic shows at the famous Bluebird Cafe to a touring schedule of over 150 concerts per year, singer/songwriter Daryl Mosley has been sharing his songs and his stories with America for over 30 years.  Daryl has written three Song of the Year award winners, eight of his songs have made it to number one, and he has twice been named Songwriter of the Year! His songs have been recorded by dozens of artists ranging from bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne to country star Lynn Anderson to Southern Gospel’s The Booth Brothers, and have been featured on television shows ranging from “American Idol” to “The View.”  One of his best-known songs, “(Ask the Blind Man) He Saw It All,” was named one of the top Southern Gospel songs of all time!

Gospel music legend Bill Gaither calls Daryl “a poet-and we don’t have many poets left!” Daryl says, “I just write and sing songs about real life and real people; songs about faith and home and community are the foundation of my music because those are the things that are most precious to me.” Daryl’s concert is an intimate opportunity to hear his songs of life and faith as well as the entertaining stories of the people and events that inspired them.

The concert is free to the public but a love offering will be taken.  For additional information, contact Patty Lindley at 502 262-0428.

 

 

 

Business, Fort Scott

Dancers Open Pop-Up Shop Dec. 1

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Tracy and Kathy Dancer will give a preview starting Thursday of the micro retail concept that they will be creating next year at the former Scottish Rite Temple at 110 S. Main.
Kathy Dancer stands in front of the Scottish Rite Temple entry at 110 S. Main, Fort Scott.

The pop-up  business is being operated by Bourbon County Handcrafted doing business as 110 South Main Mercantile and Market, which is owned by the Dancers. Attendees will enter through the main entrance / lobby of the old Scottish Rite Temple.

The pop-up will be open December 1st, 2nd, 3rd from noon until 8:00 p.m.
“We might add days since we have additional artisans and producers wanting to be featured in the space,” Kathy said.
Submitted photos.

Micro retail site is coming

“The idea for the 110 South Main Mercantile and Market pop-up was born from the micro retail/ retail incubator concept,” Kathy said. “Next year, we will be offering retail spaces for small businesses that are either just getting started or operating on a micro level and do not need their own dedicated space.”

“The pop-up will give the community a chance to preview the micro retail concept that we will be implementing next year at 110 South Main,” she said.  “We want feedback from the community about the products we have sourced for the pop-up and what artist and handcrafters they would like to see in the future.”
Submitted photos.

Items for sale

“Most of items featured in the pop-up are handcrafted in Kansas,” she said.  “We are featuring Kansas products such as jewelry, perfumes, beard care products, candles, candies, and preserves.”
  “We also have items produced outside of Kansas, but featuring Kansas themes such as clothing, bison artwork, and children’s books,” she said.
“Finally, we are bringing in some products that we will be offering in the cafe and distillery space next year including craft drink mixes, custom pint glasses, and fudge,” Kathy said. “The pop-up shop will also have pieces from local and area artisans including dimensional wood art, handcrafted accent furniture, epoxied glass, and hand embellished decor items.”
Submitted photos.

Tracy Dancer is a software architect and also currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserves. Kathy is a former school administrator and currently works in educational consulting.

They purchased the historic building in January 2021.

They are currently renovating the cafe space in the building, with hopes of an opening in 2023.

To view a prior story on the Dancers and the building:

New Life For The Former Scottish Rite Temple

 

Fort Scott

Lake Fort Scott: Water Level Will Drop Slowly

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Even though we have had some rain over the last couple of weeks the river, Cedar Creek, and Rock Creek water levels are dropping to levels that is posing a problem to our city water supply.

We will have to start taking water from Lake Fort Scott starting this morning/early afternoon.

Residents of the Lake will not notice any difference in the level of the lake for a few days since we are going to take it slow and only open the valve a small portion.

We will continue to update everyone on this progress throughout so citizens will know what is happening.

Thank you for your cooperation. #togetherwecan.

Submitted by:

Brad Matkin

Assistant City Manager/HR Director

City of Fort Scott.

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee to be hosted by Fort Scott National Historic Site

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee event this Thursday, December 1st at 8 a.m. hosted by Fort Scott National Historic Site, 1 Old Fort Blvd.

The Coffee will be held in the Theater on the Fort grounds.  This area is upstairs in the building just west of the main entrance and both stairs and an elevator are available.

 

We encourage everyone to come meet the new Fort Superintendent, Jill Jaworski, and visit with the Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site.

 

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to a door prize drawing.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS LIGHT TROLLEY TOURS

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that reservations are now being taken for the 2022 Dolly Hollyday Christmas Light Trolley Tours. The 50-minute tour is a fun outing for families, friends, or co-workers to see the most festive Christmas lights in Fort Scott.

Tours will run nightly from Friday, December 9th through Friday, December 23rd. There will be two tours each evening at 5:45 and 7pm. There will be an additional 8:15pm tour on the included Friday and Saturday nights.

The cost of tour is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under or the whole trolley may be booked for $125, seating up to twenty-two passengers. Those taking the tour are invited to arrive at the Chamber early for complimentary cookies, hot cocoa, and glow necklaces for the ride.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

SPLASH PAD DONATIONS ARE BEING MATCHED TODAY!

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SPLASH PAD DONATIONS
ARE BEING MATCHED TODAY!
See below for details or
click here for the Spash Pad
Facebook page with more info.
It is GIVING TUESDAY, and a VERY generous private donor has agreed to match any donations that come in TODAY ONLY, up to $10,000!!!
Businesses, organizations, individuals – make your
tax-deductible contribution before year end,
and it will be matched dollar-for-dollar!
Make a SPLASH and help us finish the
fundraising efforts on this wonderful
community amenity, coming Spring 2023!
Donations accepted at Lyons Realty Group,
Bourbon County Cars, or Venmo @HBCAT.
Call Bailey Lyons at (620) 224-7795
with any questions.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Youth

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week

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In collaboration with USD 234 & USD 235, Bourbon County officially declared the week of November 28th as Bourbon County Reads to Preschoolers Week during the County Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

This proclamation coincides with Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month, which is an annual event celebrated in November to promote reading to children under the age of five.

USD 234 & USD 235 encourage the reading of books to students of all ages but stress the importance of reading as a part of early childhood development.  Early childhood education is critical to a student’s future success in school.

 “This week we will be celebrating reading to preschoolers,”

Gina  Shelton,  USD 234 Finance Director/Board Clerk said.

“Grab those books and help a kiddo on their educational journey.”

Gina Shelton. Submitted photo.

 

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott National Historic Site, Gordon Parks Museum

Gordon Parks Museum resumes regular operating hours

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The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College returns to full public accessibility this week upon the completion of repairs to its air-conditioning unit; executive director Kirk Sharp has announced.

The museum, devoted to Fort Scott native Parks, an esteemed photographer, writer, composer and filmmaker, remains open until Dec. 15 when the campus closes for Christmas break. The museum, now with all collections back on display, reopens Jan. 5.

Sharp cited “supply-chain issues” as the cause for the delayed repairs.

“We want to thank everyone for their support and patience,” he said. “We had a difficult time dealing with supply-chain issues that delayed the arrival of the part (air compressor) we needed.”

To schedule a visit or tour call (620) 223-2700, ext. 5850, or email [email protected]

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