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Category Archives: Government
U234 Board of Education Minutes of Oct. 10
Monday, October 10, 2022
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.
President Danny Brown opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
- Minutes from September 12, 2022, Board of Education meeting
- Corrected minutes to reflect an August 1st date versus August 15th date
- Financials – Cash Flow Report
- Check Register
- Payroll – September 20, 2022 – $1,517,827.10
- Activity Fund accounts
- FSHS Choir Fundraiser, FSHS Orchestra Fundraiser
- FSHS Orchestra Extended Trip
Assistant Superintendent Dalaina Smith updated the board on building consistency among processes in the district, thanked the community and parents for their support of PLCs, and provided an update on curriculum.
Finance Director Gina Shelton reported on the September 20th count day, the ESSER III application to include expansion of the preschool, health insurance renewal, and sanitation devices received.
The board approved the following items:
- Approval of quote for student computer cases
- Personnel Report – following
The board went into an executive session for personnel matters and the superintendent evaluation process.
President Danny Brown adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
- Gordon Harris – Resignation as Eugene Ware/FSPC Custodian, effective Sept. 19, 2022
- Stuart Troutman – Resignation as district technology help desk, effective Oct. 14, 2022
- Lyle Brittain – Termination as FSMS paraprofessional, effective Sept. 10, 2022
- Megan Webb, FSPC teacher, leave of absence
EMPLOYMENT/REASSIGNMENTS – FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
- Michelle Laubenstein – FSHS CTE Coordinator
- Leah Carter – FSMS After-School Coordinator
- Brent Cavin FSMS assistant basketball coach
- Paul Martin – FSMS assistant girls basketball coach
- Abby Stepps – Eugene Ware Leadership Club
- Trisha Whitehead – Eugene Ware After-School Coordinator
- Rachel Patton – Eugene Ware paraprofessional
- Andrew Ables – FSHS assistant debate/forensics coach
- Jon Barnes – FSHS assistant Scholars Bowl
Adam Clements – FSMS assistant boys basketball
Tips to Keep Unwanted Pests Out
District Extension Agent, Horticulture
Southwind Extension District
111 S. Butler
Erie, KS 66733
Office: 620-244-3826
Cell: 620-496-8786
Tips to Keep Unwanted Pests Out
As the weather cools, it is inevitable that certain outdoor pests are going to try to find their way inside homes. One of the best ways to limit unwanted intrusions of insects or rodents is to deny them entry. It is often easier to prevent entry into a home or building than trying to control them once they are inside.
Here are seven useful tips for pest proofing.
- At the base of all exterior doors, install door sweeps or thresholds. Gaps of 1/16 inch will permit entry of insects and spiders; ¼ inch wide gaps are large enough for entry of mice. The bottom corner of doors is often where rodents and insects enter.
Applying calk along the bottom outside edge and sides of door thresholds will exclude ant and small insect entry. Garage doors should also be checked for bottom seals. A rubber seal is best as vinyl seals poorly in cold weather.
- Utility openings should also be sealed. This includes areas where pipes and wires enter the foundation and siding, around outdoor faucets, receptacles, gas meters, clothes dryer vents and telephone/cable TV wires. Plug holes with caulk, cement, expandable foam, steel wool or other suitable sealant.
- Use a good quality silicone or acrylic latex caulk to caulk around windows, doors and fascia boards. Use a high quality caulking gun. A gun that has a back-off trigger to halt the flow of caulk is best.
- Repair gaps and tears in window and door screens. Doing so will help reduce entry of flies, gnats, lady beetles and other overwintering pests in the fall. However, there are some insects such as hackberry psyllids that are small enough to fit through mesh window screens. The only way to prevent entry of these tiny insects is to keep windows closed.
- Attic, roof and crawl space vents should be covered with ¼ inch wire mesh to prevent entry of birds, bats, squirrels, rodents and other wildlife.
- An exterior (barrier) insecticide treatment can also be applied. Sealing is by far the most permanent way to exclude pests. However, it can be labor intensive and sometimes impractical. For situations like that, an exterior insecticide treatment may be best. You will get the most for your efforts by applying a longer lasting liquid formulation containing synthetic pyrethroids. Read and follow label directions before using any pesticide.
Barrier insecticide treatments should be applied to the base of all exterior doors, garage and crawl space entrances, around foundation vents and utility openings and up underneath siding.
- Pests such as lady beetles are often best controlled with a little manual labor by using a vacuum cleaner or broom to sweep them up.
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Agricultural agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Governor Kelly in Fort Scott at KDOT on Oct. 12
Governor Laura Kelly to Announce Transportation Project Funding in Fort Scott on Wednesday
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly will join the Kansas Department of Transportation in Fort Scott on Wednesday to announce funding for multiple transportation projects happening throughout the state.
Who: Governor Laura Kelly, Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz
What: Transportation Grant Announcement
When: 11:00 a.m.; Wednesday, October 12, 2022
FS City Commission Amended Agenda for Oct. 11
The following attachment is the agenda for the 10-11-2022 City Commission Meeting. You will find an addition under New Business for the Consideration of Bids for the 900 E. National Trenching Project.
KS Sports Betting Generates $1.3 Million Dollars Since Sept. 1
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Sports Wagering is Off to a Winning Start
~~In One Month, Sports Wagering Generates $1.3M in Total Revenue,
$130k for State~~
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that in the single month that sports wagering has been legal, it has generated a total of $1.3 million in revenue, including nearly $130,000 for the State of Kansas.
“These revenues reinforce what we already knew: Legal sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansans’ money in Kansas and supports Kansas businesses,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “While legal wagering is just in its infancy, these revenues will continue to grow and benefit the state over time.”
On May 12, 2022, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 84, bipartisan legislation making it legal to wager on sports at casinos, on digital platforms, and other venues in Kansas. Sportsbooks opened in record time on September 1, with Governor Kelly placing the first legal bet.
“Sports betting has successfully kicked off in Kansas, and players could not be more excited to get in on the action,” Stephen Durrell, Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery, said. “The launch went smoothly thanks to the efforts of our casino partners, the sports wagering platforms, the KRGC, and our staff at the Kansas Lottery. We will continue to work to make sports betting in Kansas safe, secure, and fun for all players as we expand and grow.”
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Sports Wagering Revenues |
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Casino Facility |
Platforms |
Revenues |
State Share |
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Kansas Star |
FanDuel |
$207,722 |
$20,772 |
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Hollywood |
Barstool Sports |
$762,305 |
$76,230 |
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Kansas Crossing |
BetMGM, Caesar’s, PointsBet |
$326,147 |
$32,615 |
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Boot Hill |
DraftKings |
$ – |
$ – |
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Totals |
$1,296,174 |
$129,617 |
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Revenues reported by the Kansas Lottery are from settled and completed bets and don’t account for ‘future wagers’ placed like the Super Bowl, World Series, or MVP awards. Facilities or platforms presenting a zero-revenue are due to promotional play and player acquisition, in which those platform providers are responsible for payment until there is net positive revenue.
New Date For Fort Scott Land Bank Advisory Board Meeting
The Land Bank Advisory Board will meet on Monday, October 17th, 2022 at 4 p.m. at the City Hall Commission meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be available on the City’s YouTube channel.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Oct. 11
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: October 11, 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
• Ashley Shelton – Commission Room for Election
o 108 W 2nd St
o Accounts Payable Process
• Bob Reed – Jail Operations
• Jon Lowry – EMS Call Update
• Shane Walker – Bid Opening for North Sidewalk & Parking Area
• Justin Meeks – County Counselor Comment
• Susan Bancroft – Chief Financial Officer 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 measures.
The Fort Scott Land Bank Advisory Board Meets Oct. 10
The Land Bank Advisory Board will meet on Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 4 p.m. at the City Hall Commission meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be available on the City’s YouTube channel.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Returns to Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kansas — Fall has brought a resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) nationwide, and this week the Kansas Department of Agriculture identified HPAI in two Kansas counties: Johnson County and Neosho County.
Both new HPAI locations are in non-commercial mixed species flocks, and KDA is working closely with USDA–APHIS on a joint incident response. KDA officials quarantined the affected premises, and birds on both properties will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease.
Anyone involved with poultry production from the small backyard chicken owner to the large commercial producer should review their biosecurity activities to assure the health of their birds. Find guidance on biosecurity on the KDA Division of Animal Health webpage at agriculture.ks.gov/
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that can infect chickens, turkeys and other birds and can cause severe illness and/or sudden death in infected birds. This outbreak has seen illness and mortality in a wider scope of bird species than past outbreaks, including wild and domestic waterfowl. Attentively monitor your birds for symptoms of HPAI which include: coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, and other signs of respiratory distress; lack of energy and appetite; decreased water consumption; decreased egg production and/or soft-shelled, misshapen eggs; incoordination; and diarrhea. Avian influenza can also cause sudden death in birds even if they aren’t showing other symptoms.
If these symptoms are observed in your birds, immediately contact your veterinarian. If you don’t have a regular veterinarian, contact KDA’s Division of Animal Health office toll-free at 833-765-2006.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections do not present an immediate public health concern. Birds and eggs from the infected flock will not enter the food system. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of all poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F is recommended as a general food safety precaution.
As part of existing avian influenza response plans, federal and state partners are working jointly on additional surveillance and testing in areas around the affected flocks. The United States has the strongest avian influenza surveillance program in the world, and USDA is working with its partners to actively look for the disease in commercial poultry operations and live bird markets and in migratory wild bird populations.
For more information about HPAI, including current status of the confirmed cases in other states as well as more information about biosecurity for your flock, go to KDA’s avian influenza webpage at agriculture.ks.gov/
Wildfire Task Force to Meet October 12
MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Governor’s Wildfire Task Force will meet on Wednesday,
October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Kansas Regional Training Institute, 2929
Scanlan Avenue in Salina.
The meeting is open to the public and will discuss recommendations for how federal, state,
and local officials, along with Kansas communities, can better prevent, respond to, and
recover from wildfires. A Zoom link can be available upon request. Due to space
limitations, guests are asked to RSVP to Brittney Grother at [email protected] or
785-564-6797 by Tuesday, October 11. Persons who require special accommodations must
make their needs known at least two days prior to the meeting.
FS City Commission Agenda for Oct. 11
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
OCTOBER 11, 2022
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. Van Hoecke S. Walker M. Wells K. Harrington
II. Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: Led by: T. Van Hoecke
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of September 20th, 2022, and
Special Meeting minutes of September 21st, 2022, and September 22nd ,
2022.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1321-A totaling $452,376.58.
C. Request to Pay – J. Richardson Construction – $53,540.57 – 17 th & Eddy Project.
D. Request to Pay – L. G. Barcus and Sons – $170,681.75 – Dam Improvements
E. Request to Pay – Circle C Paving & Construction – $230,165.50 – 2022 CapeSeal Program.
F. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc – $4,120.00 – City Engineer.
G. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – $12,799.20 – System Designs.
H. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – $3,540.00 – South Industrial Park Waterline, Final Design.
I. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – $13,700.00 –
Sanitary Sewer Project.
J. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – $2,849.00 – Cooper St. Inspection
K. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – $5,850.00 – South Horton St. and W. 6 th St.
L. Request to Pay AMS Advanced Microbial Solutions – $55,000.00 – Set Up
Fee
M. Nuss & Farmer August Out of Contract Hours – $1,435.00
N. Approve August Financials
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:
VII. Appearances:
1. Lake Advisory Board Representative
VIII. Public Hearing: None
IX. New Business:
1. Consideration of Change Order #1 – L.G. Barcus and Sons, Inc. – $19,466.03
– River Intake Project
XII. Reports and Comments:
A. Interim City Manager Comments:
B. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for
Executive Sessions)
IX. Adjournment: