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Bourbon County, Government, Housing

Uniontown Receives USDA Grant To Rehabilitate Multi-Unit Housing

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USDA Invests $255,662 to Rehabilitate Residential and Community Buildings in Rural Kansas 

TOPEKA, Dec. 16, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Kansas Christy Davis announced today that USDA is investing $255,662 to improve lives and strengthen communities in southeast Kansas.

 

“USDA Rural Development knows a strong community is rooted in its people,” Davis said. “Improving the living space of rural homes and community facilities can strengthen our towns and support our rural Kansas character.”

 

The details of the four Kansas investments are:

 

  • A $59,200 grant will help rehabilitate the exterior of the Independence Historical Museum. Located in the historic post office building, the museum celebrates the community’s culture through history, arts, and activities.
  • A $73,230 grant will be used to continue phase two of the rehabilitation process of two multi-unit housing complexes located in the cities of Uniontown and McCune.
  • A $50,000 grant will help rehabilitate approximately 20 owner-occupied homes (10 percent low income and 90 percent very-low income) in Coffey County. The projects consist of new roofs, electrical and plumbing upgrades, foundation repairs, heating systems and other general home rehabilitation needs.
  • A $73,232 grant will help homeowners and landlords make necessary repairs to properties that house low and very low-income rural residents in Allen County.

Background:

These USDA awards are part of a larger national announcement which include projects in 47 states and American Samoa. The four Kansas investments are being made through two programs specifically designed to help people and communities in rural areas. These programs are Housing Preservation Grants, and Community Facilities Disaster Grant Program.

 

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.

If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. Please follow us on Twitter @RurDev_Kansas

 

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

 

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Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Government

Chamber Coffee to be hosted by City of Fort Scott

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee event this Thursday, December 15th at 8 a.m. hosted by The City of Fort Scott, 123 S. Main Street.

At this week’s Coffee, the City staff will provide a recap of the year 2022, and give a preview of what is to come in 2023.

 

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to door prize drawings.

 

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2022 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

 

Government

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter

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Wichita-Based Textron Wins Massive U.S. Army Contract
Earlier this week, the U.S. Army announced Bell Textron won its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft $1.4 billion contract for its helicopter of the future. Bell’s V280 Aircraft provides the Army with enhanced speed, range and agility and is scheduled to replace the UH-60 Blackhawk by 2030.

Textron has a significant manufacturing facility in Wichita, and Wichita State University’s National Institution for Aviation Research will develop composite materials for the fuselage and rotors. In addition to work at Textron’s Wichita facility, Spirit AeroSystems produces the aircraft’s fuselage and will see increased work in Kansas.

This decision will directly benefit the workforce in Wichita and is a testament to the vital role Kansas plays in our national security. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, I have supported this critical program from day one. I will continue to use my role in the Senate to make certain the U.S. warfighter has the necessary technology and resources to complete its mission. I want to congratulate Textron CEO Scott Donnelly and the entire Textron leadership team in Wichita.

Read more about the Army contract for Bell Textron from KSNT here.

Continue reading U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter →

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Dec. 13

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Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: December 13, 2022
1st District–Nelson Blythe Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District–Jim Harris Corrected: _______________________
3rd District–Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk–Ashley Shelton
MEETING HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM BEGINNING at 9:00AM.
Call to Order
• Flag Salute
• Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
• Eric Bailey – Road & Bridge Report
• Approval of Accounts Payable
• Ashley Shelton – Renewal of Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Ashley Shelton – Sanitation Price Increase
• Susan Bancroft – Chief Financial Officer
o Insurance Broker Review
o Bank Bids
• Justin Meeks – County Counselor Comment
• Shane Walker – Chief Information Officer Comment
• Public Comment
• Commission Comment
Justifications for Executive Session:
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 security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measure

 

Attachment:

Insurance Broker Selection 22.12.13

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board of Education Agenda for Dec. 12

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 12, 2022 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY

 

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                  Danny Brown, 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       Minutes from November 12, 2022, Board of Education Meeting

            4.2       Financials-Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – November 18, 2022 – $1,927,977.43

            4.5       Activity Fund accounts       

4.6       Orchestra Extended Trip Application

4.7       Band and Choir Fundraiser Application

            4.8       Substitute Pay

4.9       Sale of decommissioned student equipment

                       

5.0       Employee Recognition – Linda Minor and Tanya Lockwood

 

6.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion)

 

            6.1       Fort Scott KNEA Report

            6.2       Superintendent’s Report

            6.3       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            6.4       Finance Director’s Report

 

7.0       Old Business

 

            7.1       Communications Audit and Plan (Information/Discussion)                  

 

8.0       New Business

            8.1       Legacy Health Representatives (Information/Discussion)                                                                       

8.2       Agreement for Hourly Rate Professional Services for “Preliminary Design for Special                             Education Department Spaces at Fort Scott High School” (Action Item)  

8.3       Delos Indoor Air Quality Research Program Quote (Action Item)                                                 

8.4            Drug Testing Policy (Action Item)                                                                                                         

8.5       Workers Compensation Insurance Recommendation (Action Item)                                                  

8.6       Request to refund a donation (Action Item)

9.0       Public Forum

10.0     Other Business – Personnel Matters

10.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

10.2     Exit Executive Session

10.3     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

 

11.0     Adjourn Meeting

                        President Brown

 

Fort Scott Community College, Government

Minutes of the Nov. 21 FSCC Trustees Meeting

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting November 21, 2022
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff

Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:39 pm in Ellis Fine Arts Center meeting rooms. The
meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
AUDIT UPDATE: Terry Sercer provided the report of the 2022 audit. The audit letter cites an unqualified, unmodified, clean opinion. There were no violations of Kansas statutes nor federal regulations. A large economic impact passes through the community because of the federal aid that runs through the college. He highlighted $2.7
million in CARES money that came to the college as well. He added clean audits are not to be taken for granted,
and is a credit to the college.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
the consent agenda.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed items of correspondence.
REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Workforce Development,
Instruction, Finance and Operations, Athletics, Student Affairs, Student Services, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
6:38 p.m. by Elliott, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote.

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Agenda For Dec. 12

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December 12, 2022


Board of Trustees Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701


The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2022. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community College.


5:00 p.m. Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall, followed by regular board meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m.
THE AGENDA
5:00 DINNER
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on November 21, 2022, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 7
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Appointment of Title IX Coordinator, 52
REPORTS, 53
A. Administrative Updates, 53
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 61
ADJOURNMENT, 621

UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• December 12, 2022: Board Meeting
• December 15, 2022 – January 4, 2023: Christmas Break, Campus Closed
• January 16, 2023: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Campus Closed
• January 23, 2023: Board Meeting
• February 20, 2023: Board Meeting
• March 13 – 17, 2023: Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 20, 2023: Board Meeting
• March 24, 2023: Aggie Day
• April 7, 2023: Good Friday, Campus Closed
• April 17, 2023: Board Meeting
• May 13, 2023: Graduation
• May 15, 2023: Board Meeting
• June 19, 2023: Board Meeting
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Alysia Johnston, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2

ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson3

CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC4

CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on November
21, 2022.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.


D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Geraldin Alaniz, IA DOE MEP Regional Recruiter, effective January 2, 2023


RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer Elliott Fewins
Hart Holt Nelson5

To view the full packet:

12.12.22 Consent Agenda

Fort Scott, Government

New FS City Commissioner: Edwin Woellhof

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Edwin D. Woellhof, 40, is the new Fort Scott City Commissioner.

Fort Scott City Hall.

By profession, is currently employed as a Manufacturing Controls Engineer at Sugar Creek Packing Company in Frontenac Kansas.

He earned a AAS in Electrical Technology from Pittsburg State University and is  still pursuing a BAS in Engineering Technology from PSU. He is an ICC Certified Master Electrician.

“I have been a Master/ Industrial Electrician for over 17 years and have been a Controls Engineer about 6 years now,” he said.” I am new to city government but look forward to learning all I can.”

“My interest in the city commission position is solely based on one thing, my desire to see Fort Scott continue to strive to be a great place for individuals and families to grow and live,” he said. “I believe my collective experiences in my career path and personal life would help me to be able to make sound wise decisions in the guidance of Fort Scott and continue to help make community-first decisions geared towards the goal of keeping Fort Scott as a thriving community.”

He is married with four children.

“I serve on a couple of PSU ET and EET advisory boards and sub-committees,” he said.” I help to lead a building committee at the private school where my wife teaches and children attend. I look forward to being able to serve on the city commission and get involved with community programs.”

 

 

 

Government, Jobs, Kansas

Kansas Virtual Job Fair on Dec. 14

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Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Job Seekers to Attend End-of-Year Statewide Virtual Job Fair

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites job seekers and employers to participate in the last Statewide Virtual Job Fair being offered in 2022. This virtual fair is hosted by KANSASWORKS and will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 14.

“Since 2109, we have attracted more than $14 billion in capital investment from the private sector and created more than 53,000 jobs,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This type of monumental growth requires a workforce to meet the needs of these businesses. I encourage any Kansan looking for a new opportunity to participate in the virtual job fair.”

Registration is required in order to participate in the event, regardless of previous participation. The Virtual Statewide Job Fair portal features a Job Seeker Training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in.

“The Statewide Virtual Job Fairs have been very successful in helping Kansans find new career paths,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “With companies hiring throughout the state, there are jobs available for anyone that is looking and our KANSASWORKS centers are ready and willing to help.”

Workforce development teams provide assistance with the job search process, creating effective resumes, job training, job placement and more. Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers might request to engage in a video interview on the spot.

Candidates can participate via any digital device. Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event.

Click here to register for the December 14 Virtual Job Fair.

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