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The Fort Scott Commission Minutes of March 1

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT

CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of March 1st, 2022 Regular Meeting #5

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held March 1st, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners P. Allen, J. Jones, T. Van Hoecke and Matthew Wells were present with Mayor K. Allen presiding.

INVOCATION: Mark McCoy, City of Fort Scott Project Manager, said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, our Government and City officials.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Jason Pickert, Bill Downey, Brad Matkin, Rachel Thompson, Mark McCoy, Jason Dickman, Doug Guns, Debbie Hurd, J. R. Parker, Ryan Collier, Jean Tucker, Jody Hoener, Rachel Carpenter, Trenton Johnson, Debbie Baxley, Shelly Rowe, Chris Rowe, Anthony Rowe, Don Lancaster, Tom Lancaster, Sandra Gibbs, Dave Bruner, Steve Anthony, Diana Mitchell, Scott Theis, Max Fanning, Bill Downey, Angela Simon, Annie Simon, Kendrick Simon, Steve Harry, Barbara Albright, Bailey Lyons, Jimmy Kemmerer, and Bob Reed.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: Marsha Lancaster Day Proclamation – Kevin Allen, Mayor, read a Proclamation which proclaimed March 1st, 2022, as Marsha Lancaster Day in the City of Fort Scott. Today is Marsha’s birthday and she was a huge supporter of all Fort Scott events and supported many sporting teams with meals. She was a Fort Scott Legend and is greatly missed.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: Mayor Kevin Allen asked that the Item L – Request to Pay – Construction and Abatement Services, Inc be added under Consent Agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA:

  1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of February 15th, 2022, special meetings of February 16th, 2022, February 18th, 2022, and February 22nd, 2022.

  1. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1307-A totaling $232,065.68.

  1. Request to Pay – Agricultural Engineering Associates – $8,092.91 – Lake Lot Surveys

  1. Request to Pay – Agricultural Engineering Associates – $800.00 – Resurvey Lake Lots 8 & 9

  1. Request to Pay – Nuss & Farmer, P.A. – January legal fees – $1,627.50

  1. Request to Pay – Olsson Associates – Airport Runway Rehabilitation – $26,800.00

  1. Request to Pay – Rogers & Sons Concrete, LLC – Union Lofts Alley – $83,674.00 (Final Payment)

  1. Cereal Malt Beverage Application – 212 E. 1st Street – M’axe Throw House

  1. Request to Pay #2 – Utility Maintenance Contractors – Water Treatment Plant Clarifier Project – $4,725.25

  1. Request to Pay #3 – L G Barcus & Sons, Inc. – Fort Scott Dam Improvements – $429,429.92

  1. Request to Pay – HDR Engineering, Inc. – Fort Scott Phase II Dam Improvements Engineering – $23,964.82

  1. Request to Pay – Construction and Abatement Services, Inc – $1,300.00 – Asbestos samples of 8 & 16 N. National

M. Wells asked about Items C and D regarding the payment of the survey of the Lake lots and how many lots were surveyed.

City Manager said that he will check into it.

M. Wells moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Items C and D and the addition of Item L. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEMS C AND D AND THE ADDITION OF ITEM L – CONSTRUCTION AND ABATEMENT SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300.00.

Public Comment:

(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on the agenda and limited to 5 minutes per person, at Commission discretion)

Debbie Hurd – Ms. Hurd stated that she has property on West 2nd Street and that she received a letter from the City stating that her property was half in the City and half in the County and received a violation letter. She has always been told that her property is in the County. She received a letter from the City stating the structure needed to be repaired or removed in a certain period of time. She asked for more time.

Bill Downey, Codes Manager, said according to the GIS map that it reflects there is a boundary line down the middle of the property,

City Attorney said that he was involved with this also and it according to the map, it shows there is a boundary line in the middle of the property.

Bill said that Ms. Hurd is helping her sister with this property, but she is going through tough times right now. He said that he is willing to give her more time. He asked if a compliance check for June 1st, 2022, would work for her and she was agreeable to that.

Ryan Collier – Mr. Collier appeared before the Commission on the fence at 12th & Main Street that he constructed. He said that he and the City Manager had a conversation last week. He feels that a City Commissioner is targeting and harassing him about the fence that he constructed. He was told by the Codes Department it was okay to proceed by four (4) different City individuals. Now his customer has received letters that it is illegal to have the fence there.

M. Wells asked if there were 17 letters sent out to property owners that were in violation?


City Attorney said that he mailed out three letters to homeowners.

Discussion was held that there were over 100 houses in violation of fences.

J. Jones moved to grandfather all the fences prior to the change in the fencing regulations and to send out letters to the over 100 structures in violation notifying them they were on City right-of-way in case of any issues. T. Van Hoecke seconded. J. Jones, T. Van Hoecke, and K. Allen voted aye. P. Allen and M. Wells voted no. Motion carried 3-2.

APPROVED TO GRANDFATHER ALL THE FENCES PRIOR TO THE CHANGE IN THE FENCING REGULATIONS AND TO SEND OUT LETTERS TO THE OVER 100 STRUCTURES IN VIOLATION NOTIFYING THEM THEY WERE ON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN CASE OF ANY ISSUES.

Trenton Johnson – Mr. Johnson stated that he was a real estate agent from
Mound City, Kansas. He has an offer on a piece of property at Lake Fort Scott that has an encroachment on it. The encroachment property belongs to the City of Fort Scott according to the GIS map. He asked if the City would be willing to sell this property or if there were any options. He said that the water meter, electric meter, and sewer holding tank were all located on the City encroachment. He believes the acreage is 3.84 acres.

City Attorney said that the City did not place the water meter, nor the electric meter, nor the holding tank there.

Discussion was held on the amount of property at the Lake that has encroachments on it.

City Attorney said that any property would have to go out for competitive bid and there is nothing the City can do about it currently.

Angela Simon – Ms. Simon spoke on licensing of businesses in our community and how it is needed. She spoke on how many businesses are being run illegally and the City needs to recoup the tax revenue from them. She stated she pays $7,600.00 a year for resale insurance for her store as well as other State fees. She said that there is illegal childcare happening in Bourbon County and we are allowing it to happen. She also mentioned salons that are not licensed and other types of businesses.

Commissioners discussed how the City could enforce this. More discussion was held later in the meeting under the license section.

Sandra Gibbs – Ms. Gibbs informed the Commission that she owns the property at 623 Short Street. She received a letter to repair the structure by 3/15/2022 or it would go out for demolition. She said that she will start work in April to repair the structure.

City Manager said that the City will work with property owner and the Codes Manager on this structure.

Old Business:

  1. Consideration of Bids – Manhole 148 Project – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, Inc. informed the Commission that the engineer went back to Nowak Construction, the low bidder, and asked about the City doing the pavement portion of this project and what their bid would be. Nowak’s bid was $240,268.00.

Discussion was held regarding who would be doing the inspections on this project.

P. Allen would like Earle’s to do the inspections.

Jason said he would get a proposal drawn up for inspections on this project.

M. Wells moved to approve the amended bid in the amount of $240,268.00 for Nowak Construction Company, Inc. of Goddard, Kansas with the City doing the pavement portion of this project. P. Allen seconded. All voted aye.

approve the amended bid in the amount of $240,268.00 for Nowak Construction Company, Inc. of Goddard, Kansas with the City doing the PAVEMENT portion of the manhole #148 project.

  1. Consideration of proposed Ordinance to create business license and increase City fees – Bill Downey, Codes Manager, informed the Commission that he has a proposed ordinance for their consideration and discussion to create a business license in the City of Fort Scott.

Much discussion was held on this and what fine would be imposed.

M. Wells said that he thinks that $10.00/month amounting to $120.00 a year is a good amount to charge. Other Commissioners discussed not having a charge at this time and only imposing a fee if they did not comply.

Mark McCoy, Project Manager, said that they can provide more information from other cities and look at how they enforce it.

Commissioners decided to hold a work session on this topic in the near future.

  1. Consideration of Bourbon County Fair Board Allocation Request – Bob Reed, Bourbon County Fair Board member, informed the Commission he was appearing to see if the Commission had made a decision if the City would commit any funds towards the Bourbon County Fair Board.

M. Wells moved to allocate $5,000.00 from the economic development fund for the Bourbon County Fair Board. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO ALLOCATE $5,000.00 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR THE BOURBON COUNTY FAIR BOARD.

  1. Consideration of Demolition Agreement Change – City Manager informed the Commission that before them was the proposed changes for the demolition contract. The changes are highlighted in yellow.

Discussion was held regarding safety issues of these structures and time frames.

City Manager will change the wording on this and email it out to them.

K. Allen moved to table this demolition agreement change at this time. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO TABLE THE DEMOLITION AGREMENT CHANGE AT THIS TIME.

  1. Consideration of Ordinance No. 3603 adopting Main Trafficways – City Manager said that before them is the list of the main trafficway streets that were proposed by the Street Advisory Board at the February 15th, 2022, meeting. This has been put in ordinance form.

P. Allen said that he has a problem with this ordinance. He believes that the streets should be designated as arterial, collector, and residential areas. He is not in favor of this ordinance. He said that K.D.O.T. already has our designations.

City Clerk informed them that this was putting all the designated main trafficways into one ordinance instead of several.

Jason Dickman said that he can work with K.D.O.T. on their designations and bring this back before them.

M. Wells moved to table at this time. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

TABLED THIS ITEM AT THIS TIME.

Appearances:

Jody Hoener & Rachel Carpenter – Bourbon County Health Action Team – Rachel Carpenter shared a power-point presentation with the Commission on Health in all Policies which gave an overview of how to understand how various factors impact health; about HIAP concept and principles; understanding the connection between non-health policies and how to consider health when making decisions; and identifying the next steps for advancing HIAP in decision making.

Commissioners thanked them for their presentation to the community at the East Side Fire Station last Saturday morning. There were about 25 in attendance, and it was a great meeting.

New Business:

  1. Consideration to apply for K.D.O.T. Cost Share Grant – Horton Street – Jason Dickman, Earles Engineering, Inc. informed the Commission that the application for the K.D.O.T. Cost Share Grant can be submitted again to K.D.O.T. There is a 25% matching grant from the City. Bourbon County R.E.D.I. is accepting letters of support on behalf of the City.

M. Wells moved to apply for the K.D.O.T. Cost Share Grant for Horton Street with a 25% match provided by the City. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO APPLY FOR THE K.D.O.T. COST SHARE GRANT FOR HORTON STREET WITH A 25% MATCH PROVIDED BY THE CITY.

  1. Consideration of increase in fees at Woodland Hills Golf Course and Aquatic Center – Doug Guns, Sports Facilities and Lake Director, informed the Commission that the Golf Course Advisory Board met on February 14th, 2022, and recommended the following increases in golf fees:

Current Prices: Proposed Increase:

Weekday – 18 holes $14.00 $16.00

9 holes $12.00 $14.00

Friday-Saturday-Sunday

18 holes $16.00 $18.00

9 holes $14.00 $16.00

Cart Rental

18 holes $14.00 $16.00

9 holes $ 9.00 $10.00

Trail Fee 18 holes $10.00 $12.00

9 holes $ 5.00 $ 7.00

Annual Pass Single $465.00 $525.00

Youth $105.00 $120.00

Family – First Four (4) $625.00 $700.00

Additional family

member $25.00 $ 25.00

Cart Shed $365.00 $365.00

Trail Fee $157.00 $157.00

Season Cart $445.00 $500.00

Tournament fees $ 24.00 $ 30.00

Discussion was held regarding the cart shed and trail fees and separating them out.

Doug said that this is a 12.5% increase. He said that the golf course lost $63,000 last year.

J. Jones moved to approve the increase in golf course fees and to keep the trail and cart shed fees the same as last year. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED INCREASE IN WOODLAND HILLS GOLF COURSE FEES BUT TO KEEP THE TRAIL FEES AND CART SHED FEES THE SAME AS LAST YEAR.

Dave Bruner, Fire Chief, appeared before the Commission to increase the Aquatic Center fees for 2022. The request is to increase the family pool pass of four (4) individuals from $150.00 to $200.00 and to increase the babysitter/additional family member from $25.00 to $30.00. Daily rates and pool passes have been the same since the aquatic center opened in 2012.

Discussion was held regarding needy families and assistance they would need to get pool passes.

City Manager said that last year the pool lost $40,000 in revenue. Chemicals are expected to rise in costs this year.

Chief Bruner will visit with Jody Hoener and see if she can also assist with the needy families.

J. Jones moved to approve the recommended increases for the Aquatic Center. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

approved to increase the family pool pass of four (4) individuals from $150.00 to $200.00 and to increase the babysitter/additional family member from $25.00 to $30.00 at the aquatic center for 2022.

  1. Sale of Lake Lots 8 and 9 – Consideration of Bids – Scott Theis, Stutesman Action Realty, informed the Commission that his real estate firm handled the sale of Lot 8 at Lake Fort Scott. There were two offers received by the designated time frame of March 1st, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The first offer was for $140,000.00 with earnest money in the amount of $1,400.00 placed. Their desired closing date was March 11th, 2022. It was a cash sale and had no contingencies. This offer waived all surveys of the property.

The second offer was for $120,000.00 but had an Escalatory Addendum up to $1,500.00 than the net sales price at a purchase price not to exceed $160,000.00 with $1,000.00 earnest money placed; therefore, this purchase price is for $141,500.00. Their desired closing date is March 31st, 2022. Their offer will expire on March 2nd, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. This is also a cash offer. This offer did not waive the survey of the property.

Stacy Wood, realtor, said that she just heard from her buyer and that they will not require a survey of the property and will waive that.

J. Jones moved to approve the offer of $141,500.00 with the addendum that waiving the survey of the property is approved. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED THE OFFER OF $141,500.00 WITH THE ADDENDUM THAT WAIVING THE SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY IS APPROVED. THIS IS FOR LOT 8 AT LAKE FORT SCOTT.

Bailey Lyons, Lyons Realty, stated that she was the real estate firm that handed the sale of Lot 9 at Lake Fort Scott. There were two offers received. Her first offer was for $125,000.00 with earnest money of $1,300.00. This is a cash offer. The property is accepted with encroachments. There is no escalatory clause. The desired closing date is March 11th, 2022, and the expiration date of the offer is March 5th, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. The seller will pay the title insurance also. This total offer amounts to $117,812.00.

The second offer was in the amount of $120,000.00 with earnest money put down in the amount of $10,000.00. This is a cash offer. The title insurance is split between the buyer and seller. There is an escalatory agreement in the amount of $1,000.00 up to $142,000.00. Their desired closing date is April 1st, 2022, and their bid will expire on March 1st, 2022, at 9:00 p.m. which was later moved to March 2nd, 2022 at midnight due to the length of the meeting. The total offer amounts to $119,137.00 for Lot #9.

J. Jones moved to approve the offer of $119,137.00. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED THE OFFER OF $119,137.00 FOR LOT 9 AT LAKE FORT SCOTT.

  1. Approval to accept Grant Agreement No. 22-PF-016 – $700,000 – Sanitary Sewer Grant – Approval for the Mayor to sign all pertinent documentation City Manager said that this paperwork accepts the sanitary sewer CDBG grant and authorizes to Mayor to sign all documentation needed.

M. Wells moved to approve to accept CDBG Grant Agreement No. 22-PF-016 in the amount of $700,000 for the Sanitary Sewer Grant and for the Mayor to sign all pertinent documentation. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

approved to accept Grant Agreement No. 22-PF-016 in the amount of $700,000 for the CDBG Sanitary Sewer Grant and for the Mayor to sign all pertinent documentation.

  1. Consideration of CASA Allocation – Diana Mitchell, CASA Volunteer, informed the Commission that she has been a CASA Volunteer for the last five years. CASA is in their 32nd year of providing a voice for children who are involved in the court systems through no fault of their own and have been victims of abuse or neglect. She stated that there are 59 children who have a CASA volunteer by their side. Most of these are children have parents with substance abuse issues. She asked the Commission to consider their donation of $5,000.00 towards CASA again this year and thanked them for their support in the past.

J. Jones moved to approve the allocation of $5,000.00 for CASA from the Special Alcohol and Drug fund for 2022. T. Van Hoecke seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED THE ALLOCATION OF $5,000 FOR CASA FROM THE SPECIAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG FUND FOR 2022.

  1. Consideration of purchase of two (2) police cars from Kansas Highway Patrol – City Manager stated that the Police Department would like to purchase two 2020 Dodge Durango’s this year to replace two marked patrol units. The estimated cost is $29,350.00 each from Kansas Highway Patrol for a total of $46,650.00. One of the vehicles is available quickly and the other could be purchased shortly thereafter. There are approximately 50,000 miles on them and have some equipment already installed on them. The City would like to be able to purchase these upon their availability.

J. Jones moved to approve the purchase of two police cars from Kansas Highway Patrol in the total amount of $46,650.00. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE CARS FROM KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,650.00 – 2020 DODGE DURANGO’S.

  1. Discussion of adoption of proposed Special Street Maintenance Program – City Manager informed the Commission that in their packet is the Proposed policy for the Special Street maintenance Program created by Commissioner Pete Allen.

Pete stated that his policy states that the governing body recognizes the critical need to improve the rideability of our street and that the streets have been allowed to deteriorate, with little or no scheduled maintenance program. It was also noted that there is 83 miles of streets within our jurisdiction with less than 10 miles of those being State highways. The total street budget for 2022 is $2,000,000 which includes approximately $700,000 for capital improvements and $1,300,000.00 for routine and special maintenance projects. Pete gave his program which is set out year by year. He asked that this policy be adopted.

Discussion was held regarding brick streets, and the placing of an asphalt mixture over the brick streets. Discussion was held regarding working on alleys also. It was discussed regarding various types of grading equipment also that could be purchased or used.

Discussion was held regarding the City Manager and City Staff and their Crack Sealing Plan for 2022 versus the list compiled by Commissioner Pete Allen.

City Manager said that he had the Streets crew develop a rating system for all of our streets. The levels are from one (1) to seven (7). These would have a chip and seal applied to them. The City would do the worse streets first. It is a street rotation program, and he plans on doing it every five (5) years. His plan reflects 229,286 square yards. Crude oil just jumped to $100.00 a barrel. They are looking at a $2.00 per yard cost which would make it around $500,000.00. This would also cover Cooper Street with a double layer. The Street Department would have two crews operating.

M. Wells said that there is equipment available to repair brick streets.

K. Allen said that we have seven (7) different types of brick throughout the City of Fort Scott.

Discussion was held regarding the cost of brick machines.

T. Van Hoecke encouraged the citizens to come to the next Street Advisory Board meeting or the City Commission meetings to let their voices be heard about the brick streets.

P. Allen said that he would like us to utilize the County’s equipment to chip seal as we don’t have the equipment.

City Manager suggested combining his list and Pete’s list together.

Discussion was held regarding how many square yards would be needed if the lists are compiled.

City Manager said that companies will not come out and measure streets and that we need to have the desired amounts for them to bid from.

Jason Dickman said that the streets need to be in a format to be bid off and it needs to be done quickly as contractors get very busy. You need to determine what streets and the footage.

It was determined that the City Engineer, City Staff, Pete Allen, City Commissioner, Jerry Morgan, and the City Manager will meet and go over both lists and merge them together to create a chip and seal listing and then send out for requests for proposals.

M. Wells moved to go out for Request for Proposals once the list is compiled between the City Engineer, Pete, Allen, City Commissioner, City Manager and Jerry Morgan, Street Supervisor with proposals accepted in two weeks. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO GO OUT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ONCE THE LIST IS COMPILED BETWEEN THE CITY ENGINEER, PETE ALLEN, CITY COMMISSIONER, CITY MANAGER, AND JERRY MORGAN, STREET SUPERVISOR WITH PROPOSALS ACCEPTED IN TWO WEEKS.

Reports and Comments:

  1. Commissioner Reports and Comments:

  1. City Manager Comments:

City Manager stated that he has started looking at financing for the River Intake Project as there are cost overruns and another $500,000 may need to be spent. He is looking at temporary notes.

City Manager asked about the Public Works crew looking for an additional dump truck with a dump bed. He asked the Commission to send out RFP’s for this.

Commissioners also told the City Manager to look for used dump trucks as well as receiving the RFP’s for a new truck.

  1. Commissioners Reports and Comments:

M. Wells – Asked about the Spring Clean Program and if it will be done this year.

City Manager will check into this.

Asked about the encroachments at Lake Fort Scott and how we will address it.

Josh asked if we would send letters out to every resident?

Matthew thanked Bailey and Scott for their hard work in the sale of the lake lots.

P. Allen – Nothing to report.

J. Jones – Asked about a City/County luncheon and if we could get a date set for it and possibly incorporate the school district.

Asked for the golf course contracts with the schools and college to be reviewed and updated.

Sale of additional lake property – He said that the Lake Advisory Board wanted to wait three to five years to sell additional property. He read a comment made by a board member: “The City has shown it is not capable of making good decisions for the Lake. They make what they feel is good decisions for the City”. He said he agrees with that as we are elected by the citizens of the City. We have not spent a lot of money out there, but our first priority is the City of Fort Scott.

T. Van Hoecke – Attended the Lake Advisory Board and they had concerns about the sale of additional lake property and wanted to wait three to five years. He said that he wants to do what is in the best interest of the citizens who elected him.

Ride-A-Long – Tim said that he participated in the Ride-A-Long program with the Police Department and urged other Commissioners to do so as well.

Thanked the Street Department for working on the streets in the last snowstorm.

Comprehensive Plan – Asked the other Commissioners to review their Comprehensive Plan as there is a lot of information in it.

K. Allen – Remarked that it was nice to get the lake lots sold.

Adjournment:

M. Wells moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:04 p.m. J. Jones seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 11:04 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane K. Clay, MMC

City Clerk

Fort Scott Community College, Government

Agenda Of The Fort Scott Community College Trustees for March 21

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March 21, 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,
March 21, 2022. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.

4:00 p.m. Board work/planning session
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly board meeting in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall
THE AGENDA
4:00 BOARD WORK/PLANNING SESSION
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 Board Training and Regular Board Meeting conducted
on February 21, 2022, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Consideration of 2022-23 Tuition and Fees
B. Selection of Honorary Associate Degree Recipient
C. Consideration of Letter of Intent with CHCSEK
D. Consideration of Great Western Dining Contract
REPORTS, 63
A. Administrative Updates, 64
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 70
ADJOURNMENT, 71
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• March 21, 2022: Board Meeting
• March 25, 2022: Aggie Day
• April 12, 2022: Foundation Scholarship Dinner
• April 15, 2022: Good Friday, Campus Closed
• April 18, 2022: Board Meeting
• May 6, 2022: Athletic Award Show
• May 7, 2022: Hall of Fame Golf Tournament and Banquet
• May 10 – 13, 2022: Finals
• May 14, 2022: Graduation
• May 16, 2022: Board Meeting
• May 30, 2022: Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 20, 2022: Board Meeting
• July 16, 2022: Foundation Gala
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.
ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
1) Attached are the minutes of the Board Training and Regular Board Meeting
conducted on February 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) Trisha Hamm, Head Volleyball Coach, effective March 1, 2022
b) Dee Yount, Assistant Cheer/Dance Coach, effective March 1, 2022
c) Sarah Smith, Financial Aid Officer, effective March 2, 2022
d) Marcus Page, Director of Admissions, effective March 21, 2022

2) Separations
a) Debra Cummings, Business Instructor, effective June 1, 2022
b) Kathy Malone, Math Instructor, effective June 1, 2022
c) Darlene Wood, Assistant to the President/Research & Education Learning Specialist/Perkins Grant Coordinator/EWT Coordinator, effective June 1, 2022

To view the entire agenda packet:

3.21.22 Consent Agenda

Fort Scott Community College, Government

Minutes of the Fort Scott Community College Trustees On Feb. 21

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Training
February 21, 2022
4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, Janet Fancher, Adam Borth
Dr. Doug Moeckel of Kansas Association of School Boards presented a training on the fundamentals of being a board
member and the role the board serves in the operation of the institution.
Chairman Clerk
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
February 21, 2022
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff, and community members
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Bartelsmeyer noted the Board had a very nice presentation prior to the meeting
from Kansas Association of School Boards about Board responsibilities. Everyone enjoyed it, and it was good discussion.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve
the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was by Hart, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve Heartland Coca-Cola as the
beverage sales and vending provider on campus for a five-year term.
B. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the 2022-23
academic calendars as provided.
REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from Gordon Parks, Student Services, Student
Affairs, Athletics, Instruction, Finance and Operations, and the President.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:12
p.m. by Nelson, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wild Birds in Kansas

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MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild waterfowl in central Kansas. This is the state’s first confirmed case of HPAI since 2015.

“Confirmed HPAI in wild birds in central Kansas is an indication that Kansas birds are at risk of exposure from the wild migratory bird population,” said Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith. “We’ve encouraged Kansas poultry owners to be aware of this possibility, but now the reality is all poultry owners need to be vigilant in taking steps to protect their flocks from avian influenza. If you haven’t implemented biosecurity practices yet, the time to do it is now.”

Biosecurity refers to practices that prevent possible contamination. For poultry, biosecurity practices include:

  • Prevent contact with wild birds, especially wild waterfowl. Remove any potential nesting areas for wild birds.
  • Cover and enclose outdoor feeding areas, and cover stored feed.
  • Take all possible steps to separate wild birds from having any access to your flock or their living area.
  • Clean and disinfect any vehicle tires or equipment that has been on other farms or other locations where there is poultry or wild birds.
  • Wear clean clothing, boots and shoes when in contact with your flock.
  • Restrict unauthorized people and vehicles.
  • Isolate new birds.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a highly contagious viral disease that can infect chickens, turkeys, and other birds and can cause severe illness and/or sudden death. HPAI has been identified in backyard flocks as well as commercial operations in neighboring states; at this time, it has not been detected in domestic birds in Kansas.

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. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk. Poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked properly.

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 flock. 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, 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 the KDA’s avian influenza webpage at agriculture.ks.gov/AvianInfluenza or call KDA at 833-765-2006.

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FSCC Trustees Work Session March 21

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The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will meet for a work/planning session at 4 p.m. on March 21.  This is the day of the regular monthly meeting, so the work/planning session will take place prior to the meeting. The session is open to the public, but no official business will be conducted during this time.

 

Submitted by Juley McDaniel

Director of Human Resources

Fort Scott Community College

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Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of Postal Reform Legislation

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Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of Postal Reform Legislation

 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the passage of H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 to help improve and sustain the United States Postal Service (USPS).

 

“Throughout my time representing Kansans in Washington, D.C., I have advocated for the preservation of rural post offices and sensible reforms that ensure the Postal Service’s stability,” said Sen. Moran. “When a post office closes, it creates problems for businesses and the community and can cause significant harm to the local economy. For rural Kansans and older residents, the Postal Service is the glue that keeps them connected to the rest of the country. The Postal Service is an indispensable piece of infrastructure that can reach nearly every address in America, and I am pleased we are one step closer to getting this critical reform across the finish line.”

 

Sen. Moran has been a long-time supporter of preserving and reforming the USPS. This legislation included several provisions from Sen. Moran’s legislation the Postal Service Reform Act of 2018.

 

Click HERE or Below for Sen. Moran’s Full Remarks

 

 

Sen. Moran’s Provisions Included in H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022:

  • allow USPS to enter into agreements with state, local and tribal governments to provide non-postal services to increase revenue;
  • increase transparency of USPS delivery results by requiring USPS to submit frequent performance reports to Congress;
  • create a new Postal Service Health Benefits program within the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program and integrate employees over age 64 to enroll in Medicare; and
  • eliminate the pre-funding requirement of retiree health benefits.

 

Sen. Moran’s Work on Postal Reform:

  • In 2001, then-Rep. Jerry Moran supported H.Con.Res.181 which expressed the sense of Congress that the USPS should provide a maximum degree of effective and regular services to all communities and take all necessary steps to ensure post offices are not closed or consolidated.
  • In 2009, then-Rep. Jerry Moran supported H.R.22, the United States Postal Service Financial Relief Act of 2009, which reduced the amount the USPS must pay into the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund from $5.4 billion to $1.4 billion.
  • In 2011, the USPS published a list of more than 130 rural post offices in Kansas that were under initial consideration for closure. In response, staff for Sen. Moran attended nearly every community meeting that USPS leadership held to solicit feedback on the future of their post office.
  • Sen. Moran met with Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe on several occasions, including a U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) hearing on postal reform, to emphasize his support for keeping rural community post offices open.
  • In November 2011, HSGAC adopted Sen. Moran’s amendment to protect rural post offices by strengthening the criteria for communities to fight back against closures during a markup of the Lieberman-Collins postal reform bill.
  • In 2012, the Senate passed S.1789 the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 which included Sen. Moran’s amendment from the HSGAC markup in 2011.
  • S.1789 did not pass the House of Representatives.
  • USPS abandoned efforts to close post offices on the 2011 list, and instead adjusted customer “window” hours for these locations—which kept post offices open in rural communities, and still allowed USPS to right-size its workforce and reduce labor costs.
  • Sen. Moran held a follow-up conversation with U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, the Postmaster General and staff to discuss ways to protect rural post offices.
  • In 2013, in response to the USPS announcement the agency would be eliminating Saturday mail delivery, Sen. Moran began requesting report language in the FSGG Subcommittee Appropriations bill requiring the USPS to maintain six-day and rural mail delivery without reduction in services. He has continued to support the six-day delivery provision in every subsequent fiscal year.
  • In 2015, Sen. Moran led Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) to introduce the Improving Postal Operations Service and Transparency Act.
  • In 2018, Sen. Moran introduced the Postal Service Reform Act of 2018: Improving Postal Operations, Service, and Transparency with Sens. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.).
  • In 2019, along with Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Sen. Moran led 23 of his Senate colleagues to reintroduce a bipartisan resolution opposing privatization of the USPS, noting the agency is a self-sustaining establishment and privatization would result in higher prices and reduced services for USPS customers, especially in rural communities.
  • In 2020, Sen. Moran encouraged the new USPS Postmaster General to work with Congress to discuss postal reform legislation and released an editorial highlighting the new opportunity for the USPS and Congress to work together.
  • In 2020, Sen. Moran wrote an op-ed on the importance of the USPS to rural life, which ran in the Salina Journal.
  • In 2021, during an FSGG Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Sen. Moran expressed concern to the USPS OIG to consolidate another 18 mail processing centers under the agency’s proposed 10-year plan. Sen. Moran also cosponsored S.1720, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2020.
  • On March 1, 2022, Sen. Moran spoke on the U.S. Senate floor regarding the importance of the USPS to Kansas and shared stories of the impact several Kansan letter carriers have had on their community.

 

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New Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to Meet March 23-24   

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WASHINGTON, March 8, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on March 23-24, 2022.  The public – including urban producers– is encouraged to attend.    

   

“I look forward to working with this new urban agriculture federal advisory committee,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The committee’s valuable insights and expertise will provide critical guidance to help us better serve urban agricultural producers, strengthen local food systems, and increase equity and access to healthy, local food.”   

   

The new federal advisory committee is part of USDA’s efforts to support urban agriculture, creating a network for feedback. Members were announced last month, and include agricultural producers, and representatives from the areas of higher education or extension programs, non-profits, business and economic development, supply chains and financing.   

   

About the Meeting   

   

USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production is coordinating the meeting, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET on March 23 and 24, 2022. To attend, register by March 18, 2022.   

  

At the meeting, committee members will discuss administrative matters and consult on the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Urban, Indoor and Emerging Agriculture grants.   

   

Members of the public who wish to submit comments or questions related to urban agriculture may submit them via www.regulations.gov.  

   

Comments must be submitted by March 18, 2022.   

   

For special accommodations, please contact Leslie Glover at (602) 395-9536 or [email protected].    

 

Additional details are available in the March 8, 2022 Federal Register notice and online at farmers.gov/urban or on the committee’s webpage.   

   

USDA and Urban Agriculture   

   

The Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production is part of a broad USDA investment in urban agriculture. Other efforts include:   

 

  • Grants that target areas of food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farmers, and policy development related to zoning and other urban production needs.   
  • Cooperative agreements that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans.   
  • Investing $260,000 for risk management training and crop insurance education for historically underserved and urban producers through partnerships between USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) and the University of Maryland, University of Connecticut, and Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems.   
  • Providing technical and financial assistance through conservation programs offered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).   
  • Organizing 11 Farm Service Agency (FSA) urban and suburban county committees. FSA will organize additional committees.   

   

The Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production was established through the 2018 Farm Bill. It is led by NRCS and works in partnership with numerous USDA agencies that support urban agriculture. Its mission is to encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural practices, including community composting and food waste reduction.   

   

More information is available at farmers.gov/urban and the new Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production website at www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-urban-ag-innovative-production.   

   

Additional resources that may be of interest to urban agriculture entities include grants from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture as well as FSA loans.   

   

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under 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 usda.gov.   

  

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.  

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Legislative Update by State Senator Caryn Tyson

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Caryn Tyson

 

March 04, 2022

 

The 2022 legislative session is quickly coming to a close.  Last week was turnaround, considered the halfway point of session.  However, it is not the same amount of time to complete the “second half” of session.  The first half is about 1.5 months, while the second half is less than 4 week.  We have about two weeks for committee meetings and then a few full days on the floor to work bills.

 

There are still some major issues to tackle – redistricting maps, a budget, election security, health freedom, and hopefully tax cuts, including sales tax on food.  With so many important issues to be finished, the next few weeks will be extremely busy.

 

There were a few bills debated on the floor, but no final action was taken during the week.

 

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your 12th District State Senator.

Caryn

 

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Applications Open for Community Service Tax Credit Program

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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP provides an opportunity for private, non-profit organizations and public health care entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns for projects involving children and family services, non-governmental crime prevention, youth apprenticeship and youth technical training and health care.

“The Community Service Tax Credit program is an incredible opportunity for nonprofit organizations to create lasting, meaningful changes for people across Kansas,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “These tax credits will foster local solutions to local challenges, and they will help improve the quality of life for Kansans now and into the future.”

Under this program, the state authorizes nonprofit organizations to offer tax credits to donors making contributions towards approved projects. Proposed projects should be unique or one-time in nature and create a lasting value for charitable organizations. For example, projects might include a capital campaign, major equipment purchase, major renovation, capacity building, etc.

Since 2019, CSP has earmarked $1 million for childcare and early childhood development projects for services to those under the age of 5.

“These tax credits help local nonprofit and healthcare organizations streamline their fundraising efforts, to more effectively improve the health and economic wellbeing of Kansas communities,” Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland said. “We’re asking Kansans to tell us about their initiatives, and if they are a good fit for the CSP program, we will provide a significant resource to help bring these projects to fruition across Kansas.”

Applicants may request up to $200,000 in tax credits. Applicant organizations in rural areas (less than 15,000 population) are eligible for a 70 percent credit. Applicant organizations in non-rural areas are eligible for a 50 percent credit. The application window is open through April 30, 2022 at kansascommerce.gov/csp.

CSP is administered by the Community Development Division of the Department of Commerce. More information on the program, guidelines, and application process may be found online here.

 

About the Kansas Department of Commerce:

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas in 2021 was awarded Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup award, Area Development Magazine’s Gold Shovel award and was named Site Selection Magazine’s Best Business Climate in the West North Central region of the United States. Find the Department’s strategic plan for economic growth here: Kansas Framework for Growth.

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Kansas Archeology Training Program Registration Opens

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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

June 3-18, 2022

TOPEKA— The Kansas Historical Society and the Kansas Anthropological Association announced that registration is now open for the Kansas Archeology Training Program (KATP), which will be held at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, in Topeka, June 3-18, 2022. The public can register online through kshs.org through May 31, 2022. Participation is limited per day and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

The annual field school will partner with the park and the National Park Service’s Midwest Archeological Center (MWAC). The park includes the Monroe Elementary School and commemorates the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end the nation’s legal segregation. This landmark victory for civil rights in America helped inspire the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Monroe Elementary School was built in 1927; the previous Monroe School was built in 1874. Both were intended as segregated schools for Black children, which provide a broader historical context to the location prior to the 1954 court decision.

The goal of this year’s field school is to expand knowledge of the school property from the early years when it was purchased by John Ritchie in 1855 and later when the current Monroe Elementary School was built. This will be an opportunity to explore structures buried on the property that once stood near the earlier Monroe School. Little is known regarding the preservation of these structures. Through archeology better understanding can be gained about those who lived in the school neighborhood. This project will help tell of the crucial time between the Civil War and the Civil Rights era, which profoundly impacted people’s lives throughout the nation. Research goals will be shaped by input from the National Park Service to assist in telling this story and gaining more understanding about the surrounding community.

The annual field school is an opportunity for the public to work alongside professional and avocational archeologists in finding and excavating archeological sites and processing the resulting artifacts. This year’s artifacts found at the site will be processed in the Kansas Historical Society’s archeology laboratory. No experience is necessary—just a desire to learn. Volunteers can attend a few days or the entire field school. Participants must be at least 12 years old, and children aged 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or sponsor.

The registration fee for members of the Kansas Historical Society and the Kansas Anthropological Association is $35 for standard participants, $25 for participants 65 or older, and $15 for all students currently enrolled at a middle school, high school, or college. For individuals that are not members of either organization, the fee is $90.

A full schedule of evening programs will be held in Topeka; a tentative schedule will be posted online. Admission to the programs is free and open to the public. Please note, the field school is closed on Mondays (June 6 and June 13), which is a great opportunity for participants to explore the area. There is potential for other scheduled programming on these days.

For more information contact Nikki Klarmann, [email protected]; 785-272-8681, ext. 266; kshs.org/katp.

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U.S. Legislators Call For Putin to be Held Accountable

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Sens. Moran, Marshall Call for Vladimir Putin to Be Held Accountable for War Crimes

 

WASHINGTON – Kansas U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and 16 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution calling for Vladimir Putin and members of his regime to be held accountable for the numerous acts of war, aggression and human rights abuses that have been conducted under his command.

 

“The appalling attacks on civilians in Ukraine are the latest in a long line of Vladimir Putin’s unjustifiable orders,” said Sen. Moran. “From indiscriminate bombings in Chechnya and Syria to targeted assassinations in London and Berlin, Vladimir Putin and those who obey his commands are not just thugs, they are war criminals. The United States and international community should hold them accountable.”

 

“Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has caused widespread destruction and substantial loss of life,” said Sen. Marshall. “The United States must stand with the people of Ukraine and hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his war crimes against innocent civilians.”

 

The Senate resolution:

  • Strongly condemns the ongoing violence, war crimes, crimes against humanity and systematic human rights abuses continually being carried out by the Russian Armed Forces and their proxies and President Putin’s military commanders, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin.
  • Encourages nations to take any and all action to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the Russian Armed Forces and their proxies, and President Putin’s military commanders, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin.
  • Supports any investigation into war crimes, crimes against humanity, and systematic human rights abuses levied by President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces and their proxies, and President Putin’s military commanders.
  • Encourages the United States Government and partner nations to use its voice, vote, and influence in international institutions in which they are members to hold President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces and their proxies and President Putin’s military commanders accountable for their sponsorship of ongoing violence, war crimes, crimes against humanity and systematic human rights abuses.

 

The resolution is also cosponsored by Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Angus King (I-Maine), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.).

 

Full text of the resolution can be found HERE.