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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter
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.
FS City Commission Special Meeting Today, Dec. 12 at 5:15 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
December 12, 2022
5:15 P.M.
- ROLL CALL:
- Jones T. Van Hoecke M. Wells E. Woellhof K. Harrington
- CONSIDERATION:
- Approval of Grant for Memorial Hall Work
III. Adjournment:
Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Dec. 13
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:
U234 Board of Education Agenda for Dec. 12
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
Minutes of the Nov. 21 FSCC Trustees Meeting
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
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.
FSCC Agenda For Dec. 12
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
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New FS City Commissioner: Edwin Woellhof
Edwin D. Woellhof, 40, is the new Fort Scott City Commissioner.
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.”
The FS City Commission Will Meet Dec. 12
The City Commission will have a special meeting to vote on a grant for Memorial Hall on
Monday, December 12th, 2022, at 5:15 PM at City Hall, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas.
This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will also be made available via the City’s YouTube channel at City of Fort Scott.
Kansas Virtual Job Fair on Dec. 14
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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City of Uniontown Agenda For Dec. 13
The City of Uniontown Agenda For Dec. 13 at city hall at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Josh Hartman ___ Amber Kelly ___ Bradley Stewart
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Public Hearing for city trash service –
Executive Session –
Motion by __________, Second by ___________, Approved _______ to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to discuss performance of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at ___________.
Uniontown Ruritan Bathroom Project, Skeet George –
CITIZENS REQUESTS
FINANCIAL REPORT
Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
- Minutes of November 7, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
KDHE Wastewater and Water Systems inspection
Codes Enforcement: Doug Coyan
Clerk Report: Sally Johnson
KMGA Prepay Project –
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Ervin –
Councilwoman Esslinger –
Councilman Hartman –
Councilwoman Kelly –
Councilman Stewart–
Mayor Jurgensen –
OLD BUSINESS
School Pond Project –
Placemaking Project –
American Rescue Plan Act update–open bids for ADA restroom at City Hall
NEW BUSINESS
CMB License Renewal for 2023 – Union Station
Motion by __________, Second by ___________, Approved _______ to enter into executive session pursuant to confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(4), in order to discuss confidential financial information and include Sally Johnson, the open meeting to resume at _____________.
Attachments:
USDA Loans and Grants to Create and Expand Rural Businesses
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas State Director for Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that the Department is investing $7,168,490 in loans and grants to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses and entrepreneurs in rural Kansas communities.
For example:
- A $6,971,000 loan will help refinance debt held by another lender for Triple Crown Jayhawk LLC of Gove County. Triple Crown Energy specializes in acquiring, developing and operating oil and gas properties in a variety of basins in the Continental US. One of Triple Crown’s subsidiaries, Triple Crown Jayhawk LLC, owns and operates producing wells in Ness, Gove and Hodgeman counties.
- A $178,607 grant will help provide technical assistance to rural grocery stores transitioning to mutually owned business models, including the cooperative model in rural communities. The Rural Grocery Initiative will work with Kansas State University and partners across Kansas to enhance and deliver cooperative development services. The primary objective is improving the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative development. This project will assist 30 businesses and save two jobs.
- An $18,883 grant will help provide technical assistance to West Central Missouri Community Action Agency to advance its START HERE revolving loan fund and Business Acceleration Network in Appleton City, Missouri. This project will help serve microentrepreneurs in West Central Missouri and Southeast Kansas. This project is expected to assist 20 small businesses.
Submitted by
Allen Pickert
Public Affairs Specialist
State office, Rural Development
United States Department of Agriculture
1303 SW First American Place, Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66604
Phone: 785-271-2700 Cell: 785-207-1171
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