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Fort Scott City Commission Minutes of Sept. 3

CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING

 

 

Minutes of September 3, 2024                                                                      Regular Meeting

 

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held September 3, 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 AttendanceBrad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering, Jason Pickert/Police Chief, , Leroy Kruger/Codes Enforcement, Devin Tally/City Finance Manager, Ben Hart/Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC, Jessica Oliphant/Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC, Garth Herrmann, Esq./Gilmore & Bell, Lisa Lewis/City Clerk, Cory Bryars, Don Tucker, Jean Tucker, Richard Clark, Dana Davis, Janet Davis, Diane Striler, Colleen Quick, Lindsay Madison, David Lipe, Roger Harris, John Schwartz, Kathy Schwartz, Kevin Allen and Bob Talbot.

 

  1. Dancer led the Pledge of Allegiance and said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.

 

Approval of Agenda(Time stamp 2:49)

MOTIONM. Wells moved to approve the agenda as presented.  T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda(Time stamp 2:56)

Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1367-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of August 15, 2024 – August 2024$1,831,904.90

 

Approval of Minutes for August 6, 2024, Regular Meeting – August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting.

 

Request to Pay – Earles Engineering, Inc. – Invoice No. 17444 – Project No. 24-414 – Horton St. & 6th St. Improvements$33,805.45

 

Request to Pay – Heck & Wicker, Inc. – Payment No. 2$282,995.42

 

Request to Pay – Olsson – Project #021-06610 Fort Scott KS Rehabilitate Runway and Taxiway – AIP Project No. 3-20-0022-021 (Design) AIP Project No. 3-20-0022-023 (Construction) Summary No. 17 – Professional Services rendered through May 4, 2024 – Invoice No. 497880$5,735.07

 

 

 

 

Request to Pay – Olsson – Project #021-06610 Fort Scott KS Rehabilitate Runway and Taxiway – AIP Project No. 3-20-0022-021 (Design) AIP Project No. 3-20-0022-023 (Construction) Summary No. 18 – Professional Services rendered through June 8, 2024 – Invoice No. 501825-Final$16,815.60

 

Request to Pay – Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. – Project #021-06610 Fort Scott KS Rehabilitate Runway 18/36 and Taxiways (Asphalt Overlay) – AIP Project No. 3-20-0022-023 (Construction) – Invoice No. 4 – Work Completed through May 3, 2024$154,949.84

 

MOTIONM. Wells moved to approve all Items A through G in toto for the Consent Agenda.  T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Cory Bryars – (Time stamp 5:27) – addressed the Commission to remind everyone about the upcoming Fort Fest 24 at Riverfront Park.

 

James Wood/Owner of Holmtown Pub – (Time stamp 7:13) – (Cory Bryars spoke in his absence) – 206 N. National – Temporary Street Closure –September 9, 2024 – 4:00PM to 9:00PM – Pine Street from National to alley Special Event: ‘Straight Outta Clarksdale’.

 

MOTION:  M. Wells moved to approve the street closure request. D. Olson seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Diane Striler – Update on Downtown Ice Rink MOU – (Time stamp 9:49) – appeared before the Commission to present the updated MOU which named the (2) parties of the Memorandum of Understanding to be between the City of Fort Scott and the Fort Scott Area Chamber Committee and the timeline will be from the week of Thanksgiving through the first weekend of January.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve the MOU for the Fort Scott Downtown Seasonal Skating Rink.  M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Consideration to Approve Ordinance No. 3770 – Land Bank Board of Trustees – Appointment – Terms – Dissolution Tabled from August 20, 2024 – D. Olson

 

 

MOTION:  M. Wells moved to approve Ordinance No. 3770 reducing the number of board members to five (5).  D. Olson seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Update of 118 E. Wall(Time stamp 20:58) – L. Kruger addressed the Commission to request a Special Commission Meeting to accommodate the owner of 118 E. Wall. The Special Commission Meeting will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:00PM at City Hall.

 

A discussion was had regarding the status of the situation, the Commission’s intentions for the meeting and the potential outcome.

 

  1. Famer requested to move Item H up in the agenda.

 

MOTION:  D. Olson moved to amend the agenda and bring Item H and Item K to the next order of business.  T. VanHoecke seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Consideration of Resolution No. 25-2024 – RHID – Housing Needs Resolution – A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS TO THE NEED FOR HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY FOR FORT SCOTT, KANSAS AND SETTING FORTH THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE DESIGNATED AS ONE OR MORE REINVESTMENT HOUSING INCENTIVE DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY(Time stamp 34:05) – G. Herrmann appeared before the Commission to present the resolution requested for a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District of three (3) tracts of land.

 

Discussion was had about including the second story downtown district and others who have expressed interest in the RHID.

 

MOTION:  D. Olson moved to approve Resolution No. 25-2024 as presented.  T. VanHoecke seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

 

 

Consideration to research legal requirements and estimated legal costs for the City of Fort Scott to annex southward from the currently southernmost City limits along Jayhawk Road and eastward to envelop the Fort Scott Municipal Airport, Lake Fort Scott, and City-owned land adjacent to Lake Fort Scott – (Time stamp 45:26) – It was explained that this agenda item is intended to research the legal requirements and costs to annex properties, squaring the boundaries of the City, and the potential tax income. No action was to be taken at this meeting.

ACTIONB. Farmer is directed to research the topic for consideration.

 

Several residents wished to address the Commission regarding annexation.

 

  1. Allen(Time stamp 50:25) stated that the City needs to address current problems in the City before moving toward annexation.

 

Unidentified Citizen No. 1(Time stamp 52:07) – stated the land description for the item should be west/westward and not east/eastward. The correction was accepted by the Mayor.

 

Unidentified Citizen No. 2(Time stamp 52:21) – questioned the reason for annexation, agreement that the lake is primarily the drinking water resource and concerns about the lack of enforcement at the lake.

 

Dana Davis(Time stamp 59:47) – addressed the Commission regarding lost revenue due to lack of boat permit enforcement especially to non-residents.

 

Harold Martin(Time stamp 1:05:30) – addressed the Commission regarding the dissolution of the Lake Advisory Board and his previous appearances.

 

Consideration of Proposed Change of Zoning Regulations – Article 20: Supplemental District Regulations – Section 7: Accessory Uses – Storage Containers(Time stamp 1:10:41) – L. Kruger was directed by B. Matkin to research what other cities do regarding the use of Connex boxes due to popularity. He provided the information to the Commission. He stated that the wording of the current zoning regulation needs to be amended in order to enforce the regulation.

 

ACTION:  L. Kruger and B. Matkin were directed to research enforceable ordinances regarding this type of storage with one coming from Kansas City.

 

 

 

  1. Madison (Time stamp 1:22:48) – asked for clarification regarding this type of storage in the historic district. She is concerned about the ones she currently sees downtown.

 

  1. Matkin left the meeting (Time stamp 1:24:15)

 

Consideration of Resolution No. 19-2024 – Demolition Proceedings for 1721 E. Wall(Time stamp 1:22:34)

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 19-2024.

  1. Salsbury seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Consideration of Resolution No. 20-2024 – Demolition Proceedings for 323 W. Wall(Time stamp 1:25:56)

 

  1. Matkin returned to the meeting (Time stamp 1:26:36).

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 20-2024.  D. Olson seconded the motion. K. Salsbury, T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted yes.  M. Wells voted no.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 4-1 VOTE.

 

Consideration of Resolution No. 21-2024 – Demolition Proceedings for 1619 E. Pine – (Time stamp 1:27:10)

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 21-2024.  D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Consideration of Resolution No. 22-2024 – Demolition Proceedings for 1105 Scott  (Time stamp 1:28:14)

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 22-2024.  D. Olson seconded the motion.  D. Olson, T. VanHoecke, and T. Dancer voted yes.           M. Wells and K. Salsbury voted no.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 3-2 VOTE.

 

 

Consideration of Resolution No. 23-2024 – Demolition Proceedings for 402 S. Lowman (Time stamp 1:29:57)

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 23-2024.  M. Wells seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Consideration of Resolution No. 24-2024 – Demolition Proceedings for 418 S. Couch(Time stamp 1:31:34)

 

MOTION:  D. Olson moved to approve Resolution No. 24-2024.  K. Salsbury seconded the motion. K. Salsbury, T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted yes.  M. Wells voted no.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 4-1 VOTE.

 

Consideration of Change Order No. 1 – Project No. 22049 Horton St. & 6th St. Improvements – Contract No. 6 U-2455-01 – Heck & Wicker, Inc.-Additional Inlet Protection, Concrete Pipe Encasement, Sanitary Sewer Service, Extra Pothole Work at 8th & Horton, Tree Removal at 7th & Horton$4,810.00 (Time stamp 1:34:25)- J. Dickman

MOTION:  M. Wells moved to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 6 U-2455-01 for $4,810.00.  K. Salsbury seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Brick Street Policy Revisions Discussion – (Time stamp 1:36:20) – B. Matkin explained that the proposal to concrete the intersections of the brick streets was not in the current policy and would need to be amended if approved.

 

  1. VanHoecke left the meeting (Time stamp 1:36:43)

 

  1. Wells explained the benefit to concreting the intersections and how it would be completed.

 

  1. VanHoecke returned to the meeting (Time stamp 1:38:08)

 

Further discussion was had about the proposed amendment to the policy.

 

 

 

(Time stamp 1:45:11) – B. Talbott was recognized to address the Commission to suggest an aerator for the rearing pond at the lake to conserve water.

 

ACTION:  B. Matkin will provide the list of questionable intersections for the Commission’s consideration.  M. Wells stated that according to Item B of Amendment No. 1 of the Brick Street Policy, the intersection is allowed if it is deemed necessary.

Public Hearing:  2025 Budget Hearing

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to open the public hearing at 7:50PM (Time stamp 1:50:50). M. Wells seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

Consideration of Resolution No. 26-2024 – A RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE – Discussion was had regarding the decision.

 

There were no public comments.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to close the public hearing at 8:09PM (Time stamp 2:09:15).  D. Olson seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

  1. Wells left the meeting at Time stamp 2:11:23 and returned at 2:12:44.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 26-2024 – A Resolution to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate at 44.208 mills.  K. Salsbury seconded the motion. K. Salsbury, T. VanHoecke and T. Dancer voted yes.  M. Wells and D. Olson voted no.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 3-2 VOTE.

 

  1. Farmer left the meeting at Time stamp 2:19:58 and returned at 2:22:12

 

PUBLIC HEARING:  Consideration to Adopt the 2025 BudgetB. Hart

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to open the public hearing at 8:23PM (Time stamp 2:23:16). M. Wells seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

 

There were no public comments.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to open the public hearing at 8:24PM (Time stamp 2:24:50). M. Wells seconded the motion.  All voted yes.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 5-0 VOTE.

 

MOTION:  T. VanHoecke moved to adopt the 2025 Budget as presented by Baker Tilly (Time stamp 2:2510). K. Salsbury seconded the motion.

  1. VanHoecke, K. Salsbury, and T. Dancer voted yes. M. Wells and D. Olson voted no.

 

MOTION PASSED BY 3-2 VOTE.

 

City Manager Comments(Time stamp 2:26:19)

  • Memorial Hall repairs
  • IT Support options
  • Dispatch concerns
  • Cape Seal pre-construction meeting

 

Engineering Comments(Time stamp 2:32:17)

  • Horton Street Project update
  • CCLIP next phase

 

Commissioners Comments

  1. Wells – (Time stamp 2:34:35) – Budget comments

 

  1. VanHoecke – (Time stamp 2:36:26) – Budget comments

 

  1. Olson – (Time stamp 2:38:44) – No comment

 

  1. Salsbury – (Time stamp 2:38:46) – Budget comments, lake lot encroachments

 

  1. Dancer – (Time stamp 2:44:57) – Meeting take aways and suggestions for future discussions for Commission.

 

Special Meeting set for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 6:00PM for the purpose of discussing 118 E. Wall Street building status.

 

 

 

 

 

City Attorney Comments(Time stamp 2:50:14) – No comment

 

MOTION: – T. VanHoecke moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50PM – (Time stamp 2:50:43) – D. Olson seconded the motion. All voted yes.

 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:50PM.

 

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING:  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024, 6:00PM AT CITY HALL

 

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Submitted by:

Lisa A. Lewis

Amended Bourbon County Commission Meeting Agenda for Sept. 9

 

 

Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bourbon County, Kansas

Brandon Whisenhunt

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

 

 

Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

September 9, 2024 5:30 p.m.

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 8/26/2024 and 8/30/2024
    2. Approval of Payroll Totaling $292,060.51
    3. Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $568,222.20
    4. Approval of July Financials
  1. Public Comments
  2. David Saker/Casey Johnson/Greg Post/Greg Schick-Towing Policy
  3. Work Session Regarding Solar Panel Setbacks
  • Justin Meeks-Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(2)
  • Commission Comments
  1. Adjourn Meeting

 

 

Executive Session Justifications:

 

KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the

attorney-client relationship.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the

representative(s) of               the body or agency.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual     proprietorships

KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting

would jeopardize such security measures.

 

Phone/Internet Services Assistance

Lifeline helps low-income Kansans stay connected

TOPEKA – Phone and internet services are vital to accessing healthcare and community services, finding employment, and calling for help in an emergency. However, the cost to stay connected is out of reach for many Kansans.

In observance of Lifeline Awareness Week, September 8-14, the Kansas Corporation Commission joins utility regulators nationwide in creating awareness of the Lifeline program and encourages those in need of assistance to apply.

Lifeline provides federal and state discounts of up to $17.02 per month to help pay for residential or wireless phone service, internet, or a bundled phone and internet plan. Subscribers living on tribal lands qualify for additional discounts. Currently, nearly 8 million Americans, including 23,000 in Kansas, are enrolled in the program.

Eligibility is based on income (at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines) or participation in certain assistance programs such as:

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FHPA)
  • Veterans Pension & Survivors Pension Benefit
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
  • Head Start Tribal Programs (income based)
  • The Food Distribution Program on Tribal Lands

More information on income eligibility, participating providers, and the enrollment process is available on the KCC’s website or by calling 800-662-0027.

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Fort Scott National Historic Site Welcomes 200 New Citizens

Special Naturalization Ceremony

 

Fort Scott, Kan. – Friday, September 20, 2024, Fort Scott National Historic Site will host the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS) and the U.S. District Court, Kansas District, for a Special Naturalization Ceremony of 202 new citizens from 57 countries. Check-in for new citizens begins at 9 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Honorable Teresa J. James, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Kansas, will preside over the proceedings on the historic fort Parade Ground.

The ceremony features musical performances from the Fort Scott High School Orchestra, with welcoming remarks by Fort Scott National Historic Site Superintendent Jill Jaworski and Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin. A keynote address will be made by Angela Bates, founder, past president, and current executive director of the Nicodemus Historical Society and Museum.

There will be seating for the applicants, but additional seating will be limited. Friends, family, guests, and the public are highly encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets for seating. In case of rain or inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall.

Fort Scott is the story of the growth of our nation, and its fight for freedom. On the same parade ground that the very first African Americans were brought into the Northern Armies to openly fight for their freedom and a better life, these new citizens are starting down their own path of freedom and a better life.

September 17 to 23, the nation observes Constitution Week. The commemoration honors both the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, (Constitution Day), an observance that began in 1940 as “I Am an American Day,” and Citizenship Day that began in 1952 based on a law signed by President Harry Truman,

Each year, USCIS celebrates the connection between the Constitution and citizenship by reflecting on what it means to be a citizen of the United States and holding special naturalization ceremonies across the country.

We encourage new citizens and guests to share their naturalization ceremony experiences and photos through social media, using the hashtags #NewUSCitizen #ConstitutionWeek, #FortScottNPS, and #FindYourPark.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Fort Scott National Historic Site
1 Old Fort Blvd.
Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701

 

 

-NPS-

 

Credit Photo as: NPS Photo, Naturalization Ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic Site.

 

Agenda for the Bourbon County Commission on September 9

 

Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

Jul 2024 Financial Reports

Payroll 9-6-2024 Accounts

Payable 9-6-2024

Bourbon County, Kansas

Brandon Whisenhunt

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

 

 

Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

September 9, 2024 5:30 p.m.

 

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 8/26/2024 and 8/30/2024
    2. Approval of Payroll Totaling $292,060.51
    3. Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $568,222.20
    4. Approval of July Financials
  1. Public Comments
  2. David Saker/Casey Johnson/Greg Post-Towing Policy
  3. Department Updates
    1. Public Works
  • Matt Quick-Sanitation
  • Work Session Regarding Solar Panel Setbacks
  1. Commission Comments
  2. Adjourn Meeting

 

 

Executive Session Justifications:

 

KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the

attorney-client relationship.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the

representative(s) of               the body or agency.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual     proprietorships

KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting

would jeopardize such security measures.

 

195th Street Will Be Closed On Sept. 9

ATTENTION: Starting the morning of Monday 9/9/2024, 195th street north of the rearing pond will be shut down to traffic due to work being done on the culvert system. Traffic to the east side of the lake will have to use Hackberry Road to access their properties and the east side of the lake. We are going to use a quick hardening concrete so the road should be open by Thursday if not sooner. We asked the Bourbon County Public Works to add rock and grade Hackberry, which they did, so the road should be much better to use over these three days. Sorry for the inconvenience as we thought we could do one side at a time or lay steel plates over the hole but with the size of the culvert this will not be possible. Thank you for your patience.

 

Brad Matkin

City Manager

City of Fort Scott

Special Meeting of USD 234 Board of Education Is September 9

Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 09, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY

 

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                  David Stewart, President

2.0       Flag Salute

3.0       Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing –

            3.1       Open Hearing (Action Item)

            3.2       Hear from Patrons

3.3       Close Hearing (Action Item)

4.0       Budget Hearing (5:45 pm) – Review Code 99

4.1       Open Hearing (Action Item)           

4.2       Hear from Patrons

4.3       Close Hearing (Action Item)

5.0       Adjourn Meeting

           

 

USD 234 Board of Education Agenda for September 9

 

Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

September 09, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                  David Stewart, President

2.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

3.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

            3.1       Board Minutes

  1.   08/12/24 Minutes

            3.2       Financials – Cash Flow Report

            3.3       Check Register

            3.4       Payroll – August 20 2024 – $1,872,640.99

3.5       Activity Funds Accounts

3.6       USD 234 Gifts

3.7       KASB August Update

3.8       KASB Voting Delegate 2024-25 – David Stewart

4.0       Employee Recognitions

  • Jannah Farrington
  • Billi Jo Shoemaker

5.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            5.1       Superintendent’s Report     

            5.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            5.3       Special Education Director’s Report                                 

 

6.0       Old Business

            6.1       Resolution 24-08: Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for financing the annual budget

for 2024-25 (Action Item)

 

6.2       Resolution 24-09: Make a Local Option Percentage in an amount of 33 percent for the

2024-25 school year (Action Item)

            6.3       Approval of the 2024-25 Budget with Consideration of the Needs Assessment (Action Item)          

            6.4       District Values & Goals (Action Item)

            6.5       MOU with SEK Mental Health for Mental Health Intervention Program (Action)

            6.6       MOU with Community Health Center of SEK for random drug screening of students

(Action)

7.0       New Business

            7.1       Pre-Employment Drug Screening (Discussion)

 

8.0       Public Forum

 

9.0       Other Business –

 

9.1       Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

9.2       Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

9.3       Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)        

 

New Uniontown City Council Agenda for September 10

Agenda for the City Council of Uniontown on September 10, 2024 at 5.30 p.m.

Personnel interviews followed by regular council meeting.

ORDER AT ________ by _____________________________

ROLL CALL: 

___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Bradley Stewart

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Interview non-elected personnel –

 

Motion by _____________, Second by  __________, Approved ______, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to interview applicants of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at ____________.

 

CITIZENS REQUESTS

Bill Martin

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of August 13 Regular Council Meeting and September 3, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
  2. Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Codes Enforcement:  Doug Coyan

 

 

Superintendent:  Bobby Rich

Public Water Supply Inspection

 

Clerk Report:  Sally Johnson  

2023 Audit

Craw-Kan business internet

811 tickets

KSGFOA Fall Conference

FEMA Conference Call September 12

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilwoman Esslinger –

Councilman Kelly –

Councilwoman Pemberton –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

 

OLD BUSINESS

Pickleball court project –

 

Streets –

 

NEW BUSINESS

Sale of Property –

 

ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________

FS City Manager Announces Cape Seal Program Starting September 9

Fort Scot City Manager sent the following:
On Monday 9/9/2024 Harbour Construction from the Kansas City area will be in Fort Scott to start the 2024 Cape Seal Program. Below are the roads that will be getting Cape Sealed this year. I will try and have a better idea of the order of work by Monday, but they will be moving at a fast pace so it may be hard to give out proper notification of what streets they will doing on a particular day. They are saying it will take less than two weeks to complete all work. Harbour Construction will be doing traffic control and will do their best to limit commute issues but please be careful and patient during the next week or two. They will also be putting door hangers on doors to let citizens know they are going to be in a certain area. Any questions please email me at [email protected]. Thank you