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Agenda Packet for the Bourbon County Commission for April 14

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Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Brandon Whisenhunt, Chairman
1st District Commissioner
David Beerbower, Vice-Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Vacant
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room 210 S National Ave.
April 14, 2025, 5:30 PM
I. Call Meeting to Order
a. Roll Call
b. Pledge of Allegiance
c. Prayer – David Beerbower
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes from 03.31.25
IV. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of 04.11.25 Accounts Payable Totaling $308,360.48
b. February Financials
c. Tax Roll Corrections
V. SEK Health Department 2026 Budget Request – Rebecca Johnson
VI. Old Business
a. Hay Bid Letter – Pat Murphy
b. Letters of Interest Zoning Committee
VII. Public Comments for Items Not on The Agenda
VIII. New Business
a. Letter of Support for SEK-CAP
b. Department Updates
i. Eric Bailey
c. Executive Session K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) Job Performance
d. Executive Session K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(2) Ongoing Litigation
e. Commissioner Comments
IX. Adjournment
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS – FORM OF MOTION
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their
privacy
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body of agency which would be
deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in
consultation with the representatives of the body or agency
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations,
partnerships, trust and individual proprietorships
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of acquisition of real estate
____ Pursuant to 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 subject to be discussed during executive session: ________________________________________
State persons to attend
Open session will resume at _____ A.M./P.M. in the commission chambers.
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
016Fund: APPRAISERS
$275.10APPRAISER COMMODITIES1307 QUICK 3/31/25 ICE MAKER/MEAL WHILE IN TOPEKA FOR
CONFERENCE/POSTER FRAME
CARD SERVICES
$1,439.40APPRAISER CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$22.17APPRAISER CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
3Fund: 016 – APPRAISERS Invoice Count and Total: $1,736.67
052Fund: COUNTY TREASURER MOTOR FUND
$14.95SUPPLIES734938 TREASURER COOLER RENTAL 2/1-2/28CULLIGAN OF JOPLIN
$43.00SUPPLIES735737 TREASURER WATER DELIVERYCULLIGAN OF JOPLIN
$14.95SUPPLIES737384 TREASURER COOLER RENTAL 3/1-3/31CULLIGAN OF JOPLIN
$33.50SUPPLIES738207 TREASURER WATER DELIVERYCULLIGAN OF JOPLIN
$14.95SUPPLIES739978 TREASURER COOLER RENTAL 4/1-4/30CULLIGAN OF JOPLIN
$268.04COPIER SUPPLIESIN629751 MONTHLY BASE SERVICE AGREEMENT-
QUARTERLY OVERAGE
LEXMARK/MS725DVN
LAKELAND OFFICE SYSTEM
$170.00COPIER SUPPLIESIN635966 MONTHLY BASE SERVICE AGREEMENT-
QUARTERLY OVERAGE
LEXMARK/MS725DVN
LAKELAND OFFICE SYSTEM
7Fund: 052 – COUNTY TREASURER MOTOR FUND Invoice Count and Total: $559.39
060Fund: DIVERSION APPLICATION FEE FUND
$69.59ATTY DIVERSION FEE
CONTRACTUAL
3392 ATTORNEY 3/31/25 OFFICE LUNCHEONCARD SERVICES
1Fund: 060 – DIVERSION APPLICATION FEE FUND Invoice Count and Total: $69.59
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
062Fund: ELECTION
$40.33ELECTION COMMODITIES1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
1Fund: 062 – ELECTION Invoice Count and Total: $40.33
064Fund: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
$75.15BENEFIT HEALTH INSURANCE1C0HIMJ MONTHLY FEES FOR FEB 2025HEALTH EQUITY
$1,078.00BENEFIT HEALTH INSURANCE22626 MARCH 2025RPS BENEFITS BY DESIGN INC
$875.00CONTRACTUAL SERVICESINV-36468 QUARTERLY 1/25-3/25LUCET
$75.15BENEFIT HEALTH INSURANCEWWUNHH9 MONTHLY FEES FOR APRIL 2025HEALTH EQUITY
$75.15BENEFIT HEALTH INSURANCEXGK52MH MONTHLY FEES FOR MARCH 2025HEALTH EQUITY
5Fund: 064 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT Invoice Count and Total: $2,178.45
095Fund: CLERK – TECH FUND
$1,256.88EXPENSE
DISBURSEMENT
16DY-KR7L-JXH1 COMPUTER/DESKTOP MEMORYAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
1Fund: 095 – CLERK – TECH FUND Invoice Count and Total: $1,256.88
108Fund: LANDFILL
$29.74LANDFILL COMMODITIES0198-349454 CIRCUIT BREAKER #20O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$424.85LANDFILL COMMODITIES09P58318 A/C COMPRESSOR/VALVE/RECEIVER DRIERTRI-STATE TRUCK CENTER, INC
$44.36LANDFILL COMMODITIES13HP-TYJK-N6WC TRASH BAGS/PAPER TOWELSAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$49.95LANDFILL CONTRACTUAL SVCS1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$10.25LANDFILL COMMODITIES1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
108Fund: LANDFILL
$56.66LANDFILL CONTRACTUAL SVCS2088501 HAY BID ADFORT SCOTT TRIBUNE
$123.96LANDFILL COMMODITIES245596 HOSES/PUSH BROOMMAYCO ACE HARDWARE
$1,319.05LANDFILL CONTRACTUAL SVCS3030 SCRAP TIRES 7.13 TONS @ $185UNITED TIRE RECYCLERS
$4,053.24LANDFILL CONTRACTUAL SVCS31221 MSW 3/27 – 3/31/25ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
$54.00LANDFILL CONTRACTUAL SVCS326764 MONTHLY CHARGE $6/PERSON FOR 36
PEOPLE 3/1/25
COMPLIANCEONE
$40.49LANDFILL COMMODITIES429099 AIR BRAKE COILLOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC.
11Fund: 108 – LANDFILL Invoice Count and Total: $6,206.55
120Fund: COUNTY SHERIFF/CORRECTIONAL
$78.90SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL00627-934 S#8 OIL CHANGESTRICKLAND BROTHERS
$89.24SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL0333 MARTIN 3/31/25 TRANSUNION TLWXP/TOLL PAYMENTCARD SERVICES
$255.48SHERIFF COMMODITIES0333 MARTIN 3/31/25 FLAGSCARD SERVICES
$253.64SHERIFF COMMODITIES085052 TIRE REPAIRDUROSSETTE’S TIRE SERVICE
$17.33SHERIFF COMMODITIES0990 TAYLOR 3/31/25 MEALSCARD SERVICES
$20.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL10309 S#12 TIRE ROTATIONOL’ BOYS TIRE AND AUTO
$6,932.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL103877102 MARCH FUEL CHARGESWEX BANK
$604.35SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL112096 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RENDERED THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025
FISHER, PATTERSON, SAYLER & SMITH
LLP
$411.50SEKRCC COMMODITIES1240 TRANSPORT 3/31/25 MEAL/BATTERIES/PAD/TIMERS/TARGETSCARD SERVICES
$68.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL12425 OIL CHANGETRAVIS MEWHINNEY
$245.26SHERIFF COMMODITIES1265 DAVIDSON 3/31/25 POSTAGE/MEALS WHILE AT TRAININGCARD SERVICES
$883.82SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL1-2694-12-20253 GAS TRANSPORT: 20THBLUEMARK ENERGY, LLC
$250.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL1315 BRAZEAL 3/31/25 REGISTRATION FOR 2025 KNOA TRAINING
CONFERENCE
CARD SERVICES
$92.41SHERIFF COMMODITIES1398 SHARP 3/31/25 UNIFORM PANTSCARD SERVICES
$250.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL1596 GOODRUM 3/31/25 REGISTRATION FOR 2025 KNOA TRAINING
CONFERENCE
CARD SERVICES
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
120Fund: COUNTY SHERIFF/CORRECTIONAL
$273.61SHERIFF COMMODITIES1596 GOODRUM 3/31/25 AIRBNB STAY FOR CONFERENCECARD SERVICES
$257.54SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL16-4897-01 3/28/25 293 E 20TH STCITY OF FT SCOTT UTILITIES DPT
$25.11SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL16-4898-00 3/28/25 293 E 20TH IRR STREETCITY OF FT SCOTT UTILITIES DPT
$17,972.85SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL21696 MARCH INMATE MEALSBenchmark Government Solutions, LLC
$807.54SHERIFF COMMODITIES22188 RADIOS TESTS/ANTENNAS INSTALLUPLINK
$85.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL25-03226 S#18 TOWPEARSON SR, ARTHUR D
$150.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL25-81 2025 ANNUAL SHERIFF’S SPRING TRAININGLYON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
$141.37SHERIFF COMMODITIES25CC04 ENVELOPESTHE SGT GROUP, LLC
$83.68SEKRCC COMMODITIES2996 HAWPE 3/31/25 FUEL/MEALCARD SERVICES
$42.50SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL32125 OIL CHANGETRAVIS MEWHINNEY
$253.00SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL3335033125 INMATE CAREBTX KS INC
$24.42SEKRCC COMMODITIES3453 DEMKO 3/31/25 DONUTS FOR INMATE WORKERS AT
LANDFILL/LUNCH FOR ABDUCTED CHILD
CARD SERVICES
$192.44SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL38848593 3 KYOCERA COPIERS AGREEMENTGREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS
$144.95SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL4006 CLARKSON 3/31/25 ADOBE/NOTARY APPOINTMENT RENEWCARD SERVICES
$241.24SHERIFF COMMODITIES4948 MOORE 3/31/25 MEALS WHILE AT TRAINING/FUELCARD SERVICES
$548.93SEKRCC COMMODITIES49797 SERVICE CALL INSTALLING VALVES PARTSSATTERLEE PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR-
COND
$3,960.00SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL49797 SERVICE CALL INSTALLING VALVES LABORSATTERLEE PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR-
COND
$96.62SHERIFF COMMODITIES5050 NELSON 3/31/25 MEALS WHILE AT TRAININGCARD SERVICES
$3,188.31SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL52823254 SERVICE CALL FOR SIMPLEX 4010ESJOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE
PROTECTION LP
$66.35SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL5779 MURPHY 3/31/25 OIL CHANGECARD SERVICES
$44.85SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
$77.30SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
120Fund: COUNTY SHERIFF/CORRECTIONAL
$341.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL602164 K9 EXPLORER REPAIRS LABORBOFS, INC
$146.00SHERIFF COMMODITIES602164 K9 EXPLORER REPAIRS PARTSBOFS, INC
$829.99SHERIFF COMMODITIES602340 K9 TAHOE REPAIRS PARTSBOFS, INC
$985.45SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL602340 K9 TAHOE REPAIRS LABORBOFS, INC
$1,535.61SHERIFF COMMODITIES620330 K9 EXPLORER REPAIRS PARTSBOFS, INC
$867.45SHERIFF CONTRACTUAL620330 K9 EXPLORER REPAIRS LABORBOFS, INC
$150.00SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL6935 293 E 20THPEST-X SOLUTIONS
$424.43SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL8864 4/8/25 293 E 20TH STKANSAS GAS SERVICE
$176.50SEKRCC CONTRACTUAL9542 RODRIGUEZ 3/31/25 TRASH SERVICECARD SERVICES
$34.27SEKRCC COMMODITIES9895 SHULER 3/31/25 CAT LITTER/GLASS CLEANER/TOWELSCARD SERVICES
$5,000.00SHERIFF CONTRACTUALINVPRA11247577 GAP LOCALGOV-TIER 1 RURAL CITY
RETAINER SERVICE
LEXIPOL
$1,581.92SHERIFF CONTRACTUALSS310049681 ANNUAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE
GENERATOR SET
FOLEY EQUIPMENT CO.
$84.60SHERIFF COMMODITIESUNIV0067519 UNIFORM POLOSGT DISTRIBUTORS, INC
50Fund: 120 – COUNTY SHERIFF/CORRECTIONAL Invoice Count and Total: $51,286.76
200Fund: NOXIOUS WEED
$194.05NOXIOUS WEED COMMODITIES0959 HECKMAN 3/31/25 TONER/NOZZLESCARD SERVICES
$353.16NOXIOUS WEED COMMODITIES1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$54.00NOXIOUS WEED
CONTRACTUAL SVCS
326764 MONTHLY CHARGE $6/PERSON FOR 36
PEOPLE 3/1/25
COMPLIANCEONE
$300.00NOXIOUS WEED
CONTRACTUAL SVCS
63491 ANNUAL REFRESHER WEBINARHUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
4Fund: 200 – NOXIOUS WEED Invoice Count and Total: $901.21
204Fund: PROSECUTOR TRAINING
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
204Fund: PROSECUTOR TRAINING
$50.00EXPENSE DISBURSEMENT3/21/25(2) REGISTRATION FEE FOR KS CHILDFIRST
COURSE X1
KANSAS CHILDFIRST
1Fund: 204 – PROSECUTOR TRAINING Invoice Count and Total: $50.00
220Fund: ROAD AND BRIDGE
$2,750.00COMMODITIES01-195030 NEW HOLLAND LOW PRO BUCKETR & R EQUIPMENT COMPANY
$88.46ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES01-195067 SENSOR #M191R & R EQUIPMENT COMPANY
$99.00ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-347980 BRAKE ROTORS #8O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
($70.04)ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348047 HUB ASSEMBLY RETURN #8O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$50.36ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348048 SPARK PLUG/FUEL/AIR FILTERS #190O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$20.68ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348146 FUEL TREATMENT #8O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$83.67ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348547 DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR/CAP/SPARK PLUG
WIRE SET #190
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$78.78ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348595 ELECTRONIC SENSOR #190O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$93.20ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348602 IGNITION CONTROL MODULE #190O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$50.96ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348686 BRAKE FLUIDO’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$13.78ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348703 4/1/25 GREASEO’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$33.50ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348834 COOLANT TANK #2O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$16.10ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348851 SIGNAL FLASHERSO’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$22.20ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348874 WIPER BLADES #145O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$10.62ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348970 FUEL CAP #191O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$38.45ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-348975 OIL FILTER #9O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$32.38ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES0198-349448 ABSORBENTO’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$363.76ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES09P58169 VALVE #129TRI-STATE TRUCK CENTER, INC
$357.99ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES09P58257 VALVE/EVAPORATOR #152TRI-STATE TRUCK CENTER, INC
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
220Fund: ROAD AND BRIDGE
$287.88ROAD & BRIDGE
CONTRACTUAL SVC
1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$60.87ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$445.81ELM CREEK CONTRACTUAL168 4/9/25 ELM CREEK ELECTRICHEARTLAND REC, INC.
$23.98ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES179811 BAR BAIT/GLUE TRAPS #36 & #9MILLER FEED & OIL
$29.94ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES1RQ1-XV1X-49KR AIR FRESHENERSAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$25.59ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES1YK1-PQC3-4R76 PRESENTATION CLICKERAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$56.67ROAD & BRIDGE
CONTRACTUAL SVC
2088501 HAY BID ADFORT SCOTT TRIBUNE
$56.67ELM CREEK CONTRACTUAL2088501 HAY BID ADFORT SCOTT TRIBUNE
$21.58ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES245497 DRILL BITSMAYCO ACE HARDWARE
$54.00ROAD & BRIDGE
CONTRACTUAL SVC
326764 MONTHLY CHARGE $6/PERSON FOR 36
PEOPLE 3/1/25
COMPLIANCEONE
$300.00ROAD & BRIDGE
CONTRACTUAL SVC
4/2/25 HARNESS REPAIR #72MARTIN MECHANICS
$201.30ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES428847 HOSES/FEMALE SWIVELS/FUEL CAPLOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC.
$10.79ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES429114 CALIPER BRACKET BOLT #8LOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC.
$71.44ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES429184 PIGTAILS/BULBS/GROMMETS #129LOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC.
$50.12ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES429379 CIRCUIT BREAKER/EPOXY/SANDING DISC
#151
LOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC.
$367.26ELM CREEK COMMODITIES468298 LUMBER/SANDPAPERBIG SUGAR LUMBER AND HOME CTR.
$97.77ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES468314 COBALT BIT/DRILLING SCREWBIG SUGAR LUMBER AND HOME CTR.
$18.00ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES4722 HALL 3/31/25 PLAQUECARD SERVICES
$393.75ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES59671 PRINTER TONERGALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
220Fund: ROAD AND BRIDGE
$68.87ROAD & BRIDGE
CONTRACTUAL SVC
59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
$300.00ROAD & BRIDGE
CONTRACTUAL SVC
63491 ANNUAL REFRESHER WEBINARHUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$33.00ROAD & BRIDGE
CONTRACTUAL SVC
688763 ACETYLENE/OXYGEN RENTALKIRKLAND WELDING SUPPLIES, INC
$7.92ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES69840 BRASS BALL VALVEJUDY’S IRON & METAL, INC.
$12.81ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES69873 2X2X1/8 ANGLESJUDY’S IRON & METAL, INC.
$20,035.20COMMODITIES715 12″/15″/18″/24″/30″/36″/48″ CULVERT TUBESBO’S 1 STOP INC.
$618.99ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIES91953885 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUIDHAMPEL OIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC
$3,725.41ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIESPS210134861 CUTTING EDGESFOLEY EQUIPMENT CO.
$290.50ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIESPS210135161 BOLTS/NUTS GRADERSFOLEY EQUIPMENT CO.
$210.77ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIESPS210135241 PRIMARY ELEMENT/SECONDARY ELEMENT
#81
FOLEY EQUIPMENT CO.
$53.33ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIESPS210135390 FILTER #81FOLEY EQUIPMENT CO.
$62.96ROAD & BRIDGE COMMODITIESSS310049683 HYDRAULIC TANK CAP #52FOLEY EQUIPMENT CO.
50Fund: 220 – ROAD AND BRIDGE Invoice Count and Total: $32,127.03
222Fund: ROAD & BRIDGE SALES TAX FUND
$98.29R&B SALES TAX COMMODITIES0198-348596 OIL/HYDRAULIC FILTERS FUEL/WATER
SEPARATOR #27
O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$931.07R&B SALES TAX
CONTRACTUAL SVCS
1246 4/9/25 ASPHALT PLANT ELECTRICHEARTLAND REC, INC.
$54.00R&B SALES TAX
CONTRACTUAL SVCS
326764 MONTHLY CHARGE $6/PERSON FOR 36
PEOPLE 3/1/25
COMPLIANCEONE
$65.56R&B SALES TAX COMMODITIES429141 MICRO-V BELTLOCKWOOD MOTOR SUPPLY, INC.
$297.77R&B SALES TAX COMMODITIES4722 HALL 3/31/25 MIRRORCARD SERVICES
$300.00R&B SALES TAX
CONTRACTUAL SVCS
63491 ANNUAL REFRESHER WEBINARHUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$214.20R&B SALES TAX COMMODITIESPSO401352-2 CASTING RIGHT HELICAL/AUGER SHAFTG.W. VAN KEPPEL CO
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
00Dept: Non-Departmental
222Fund: ROAD & BRIDGE SALES TAX FUND
$634.25R&B SALES TAX
CONTRACTUAL SVCS
ZH00031581 EA-90 215 GAL @ $2.95VANCE BROTHERS LLC
8Fund: 222 – ROAD & BRIDGE SALES TAX FUND Invoice Count and Total: $2,595.14
246Fund: SPEC PROSECUTOR TRUST-FORFEIT
$1,050.00REGISTRATION FEES3/21/25 REGISTRATION FEE FOR KS CHILDFIRST
COURSE X3
KANSAS CHILDFIRST
1Fund: 246 – SPEC PROSECUTOR TRUST-FORFEITU Invoice Count and Total: $1,050.00
399Fund: EMERGENCY SERVICES SALES TAX
$186,880.65CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
DEC24-FEB25 FREEMAN EMERGENCY SERVICES SALES
TAX ALLOCATION
FREEMAN FORT SCOTT HOSPITAL INC
1Fund: 399 – EMERGENCY SERVICES SALES TAX Invoice Count and Total: $186,880.65
144Dept: 00 – Non-Departmental Invoice Count and Total: $286,938.65
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PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
02Dept: COUNTY CLERK
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$1,367.76CLERK CONTRACTUAL SVCS1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$258.17CLERK COMMODITIES3209 SUSAN 3/31/25 HOTEL STAY AND MEALS WHILE AT
CONFERENCE
CARD SERVICES
$31.97CLERK COMMODITIES5052 WALKER 3/31/25 FUEL/MEALS WHILE AT CONFERENCECARD SERVICES
$116.07CLERK CONTRACTUAL SVCS59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
4Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $1,773.97
4Dept: 02 – COUNTY CLERK Invoice Count and Total: $1,773.97
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PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
03Dept: COUNTY TREASURER
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$359.76TREASURER CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$17.75TREASURER CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
2Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $377.51
2Dept: 03 – COUNTY TREASURER Invoice Count and Total: $377.51
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
04Dept: COUNTY ATTORNEY
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$2,015.16ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$544.00ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
2088513 PUBLICATIONSFORT SCOTT TRIBUNE
$725.00ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
30 SANE/SART EXAM 2/21/24CHCSEK
$114.93ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
3392 ATTORNEY 3/31/25 WATER REFILL/POSTAGECARD SERVICES
$725.00ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
36 SANE/SART EXAM 5/17/24CHCSEK
$28.00ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
4/7/25 SUBPOENA SERVICETANEY COUNTY SHERIFF
$725.00ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
43 SANE/SART EXAM 11/18/2024CHCSEK
$12.47ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
$553.79ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
851704742 WEST INFORMATION 3/1-3/31THOMSON REUTERS – WEST
$1,026.25ATTORNEY CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
INVB-060413 USSER LICENSE FULL CASE SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
JUSTICE SYSTEMS
10Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $6,469.60
10Dept: 04 – COUNTY ATTORNEY Invoice Count and Total: $6,469.60
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
05Dept: COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$863.64REGISTER OF DEEDS CONT
SVCS
1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$71.40REGISTER OF DEEDS CONT
SVCS
4/4/25 MILEAGE MILEAGE TO CHANUTE FOR 17 COUNTY
REGISTER OF DEEDS MEETING
HOLDRIDGE, LORA
$27.76REGISTER OF DEEDS CONT
SVCS
59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
3Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $962.80
3Dept: 05 – COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS Invoice Count and Total: $962.80
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
07Dept: COURTHOUSE MAINTENANCE
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$205.92GENERAL COMMODITIES0234 NEVILLE 3/31/25 VINEGARCARD SERVICES
$63.90GENERAL COMMODITIES69895 SILLCOCKJUDY’S IRON & METAL, INC.
2Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $269.82
2Dept: 07 – COURTHOUSE MAINTENANCE Invoice Count and Total: $269.82
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
08Dept: COUNTY CORONER
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$376.00CORONER CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
C13158A TRANSPORT SERVICE TO KANSAS CITYCHAPPEL CREMATORY, LLC
$376.00CORONER CONTRACTUAL
SVCS
C13203A TRANSPORT SERVICES TO KANSAS CITYCHAPPEL CREMATORY, LLC
2Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $752.00
2Dept: 08 – COUNTY CORONER Invoice Count and Total: $752.00
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
10Dept: DISTRICT COURT
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$21.92DISTRICT COURT
CONTRACTUAL SVC
3738 DIST COURT 3/31/25 ALEXA
SPEAKER/ADOBE/TONER/KEYBOARD/NOTE
PADS/MONITOR STAND/SWAMP COOLER
CARD SERVICES
$856.15DISTRICT COURT
COMMODITIES
3738 DIST COURT 3/31/25 ALEXA
SPEAKER/ADOBE/TONER/KEYBOARD/NOTE
PADS/MONITOR STAND/SWAMP COOLER
CARD SERVICES
$169.15DISTRICT COURT
CONTRACTUAL SVC
38916301 COPIER AGREEMENT PAYMENTGREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS
$131.50DISTRICT COURT
CONTRACTUAL SVC
4/8/25 BENCH TRIAL HEARING 1/30/25CENTRAL COURT PAYMENT
PROCESSING CENTER
$77.00DISTRICT COURT
CONTRACTUAL SVC
738357 WATER REFILL/COOLER RENTAL 4/1-4/30CULLIGAN OF JOPLIN
$115.75DISTRICT COURT
COMMODITIES
9007517126 DBA MAX ENTRY DEPOSIT TKTDELUXE
6Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $1,371.47
6Dept: 10 – DISTRICT COURT Invoice Count and Total: $1,371.47
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
11Dept: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$80.00EM. PREP. CONTRACTUALSVCS00129289 FCC LICENSE RENEWAL FOR CALL SIGN
KNFP357
TBS ELECTRONICS, INC.
$287.88EM. PREP. CONTRACTUALSVCS1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$92.78EM. PREP. CONTRACTUALSVCS167 4/9/25 BBCO EMER MGMT 130TH ST/RECEPTACLE
TOMAHAWK AND 125TH
HEARTLAND REC, INC.
$15.26EM. PREP. COMMODITIES5372 ALLEN 3/31/25 EOP PLANNING EXERCISE MEETING MEALCARD SERVICES
$21.08EM. PREP. CONTRACTUALSVCS59695 MONTHLY CONTRACT BLACK/COLOR
COPIES
GALEN C BIGELOW, JR.
5Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $497.00
5Dept: 11 – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Invoice Count and Total: $497.00
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
15Dept: I T
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$141.64I/T CONTRACTUAL SVCS0317 WALKER 3/31/25 SIMPLISAFE SUBSCRIPTION/BLINK
SUBSCRIPTION
CARD SERVICES
$29.05I/T COMMODITIES11DK-LNHT-KY96 OFFICE CHAIR CYLINDER REPLACEMENTAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$1,655.64I/T CONTRACTUAL SVCS1455 3/31/25 SPECIAL ELECTION NIGHT MEAL/TITLE
FEE/CARD PAYMENT FEE/HOTEL STAY
FOR TRAINING/ADOBE FOR ALL
DEPTS/NEW WAVE BROADBAND
CARD SERVICES
$576.94I/T CAPITAL OUTLAY14T4-4JTN-GRXY MONITORAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$62.99I/T COMMODITIES16DY-KR7L-96WF TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$38.17I/T COMMODITIES16DY-KR7L-KT4P PHONE CASEAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$15.99I/T COMMODITIES1F9G-NN6T-7QCG PHONE CASEAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$346.40I/T CAPITAL OUTLAY1JX9-PPKY-CW9N APPLE IPHONEAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$59.99I/T COMMODITIES1XXG-LNVL-4RNN SURGE PROTECTORAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$217.02I/T COMMODITIES1YDQ-DVJJ-1W14 UBIQUITI/MAGNETIC LOCKSAMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$258.18I/T COMMODITIES3209 SUSAN 3/31/25 HOTEL STAY AND MEALS WHILE AT
CONFERENCE
CARD SERVICES
$31.98I/T COMMODITIES5052 WALKER 3/31/25 FUEL/MEALS WHILE AT CONFERENCECARD SERVICES
$123.96I/T CONTRACTUAL SVCS5052 WALKER 3/31/25 APPLE.COM PAYMENT/DOMAIN-PRIVACY
PROTECTION/WEB SERVICES
CARD SERVICES
13Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $3,557.95
13Dept: 15 – I T Invoice Count and Total: $3,557.95
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
24Dept: AMBULANCE SERVICE
375Fund: AMBULANCE SERVICE
$48.66VEHICLE MAINTENANCE0198-348664 EMS EXPLORER OIL FILTER/AIR FILTER/OILO’REILLY AUTO PARTS
$21.92AMBULANCE SERVICES
CONTRACTUAL
1489 HULSEY 3/31/25 TRASH BAGS/PINESOL/FUEL/UNIFORM
PANTS/DISH SOAP/DISHWAND/WAND
REFILL/ADOBE
CARD SERVICES
$89.94UNIFORM MAINTENANCE1489 HULSEY 3/31/25 TRASH BAGS/PINESOL/FUEL/UNIFORM
PANTS/DISH SOAP/DISHWAND/WAND
REFILL/ADOBE
CARD SERVICES
$193.03FUEL1489 HULSEY 3/31/25 TRASH BAGS/PINESOL/FUEL/UNIFORM
PANTS/DISH SOAP/DISHWAND/WAND
REFILL/ADOBE
CARD SERVICES
$211.13AMBULANCE SERVICE
COMMODITIES
1489 HULSEY 3/31/25 TRASH BAGS/PINESOL/FUEL/UNIFORM
PANTS/DISH SOAP/DISHWAND/WAND
REFILL/ADOBE
CARD SERVICES
$91.00OXYGEN394638 OXYGENKIRKLAND WELDING SUPPLIES, INC
$203.63GAS-UTILITIES7164277536 4/3/25 2817 S HORTON STORAEVERGY
$635.88MEDICAL SUPPLIES85726353 AIRWAY KITBOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC.
8Fund: 375 – AMBULANCE SERVICE Invoice Count and Total: $1,495.19
8Dept: 24 – AMBULANCE SERVICE Invoice Count and Total: $1,495.19
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
43Dept: COURTHOUSE GENERAL
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$577.19CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
0764 4/4/25 210 S NATIONAL AVEKANSAS GAS SERVICE
$1,023.76CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
1-2694-12-20253 GAS TRANSPORT: NATIONALBLUEMARK ENERGY, LLC
$588.00CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
35667 YEARLY FIRE ALAM SYSTEM MONITORING
WITH DUAL CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS
ABSOLUTE PROTECTION, INC.
$725.07CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
4226149552 DOOR MATS/AIR SVC/AIR RFL CITRUSCINTAS CORPORATION LOC. 459
$810.50COMMODITIES5052 WALKER 3/31/25 ACCESS READERSCARD SERVICES
$170.00CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
C69245 MONTHLY WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTCE WATER MANAGEMENT, INC
6Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $3,894.52
6Dept: 43 – COURTHOUSE GENERAL Invoice Count and Total: $3,894.52
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
$308,360.48Grand Total:205Invoice Count by Dept:
Open Invoices – Dept/Fund. Totals
Dept Fund Amount
00 Non-Departmental
$1,736.67016 APPRAISERS
$559.39052 COUNTY TREASURER MOTOR FUN
$69.59060 DIVERSION APPLICATION FEE FUN
$40.33062 ELECTION
$2,178.45064 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
$1,256.88095 CLERK – TECH FUND
$6,206.55108 LANDFILL
$51,286.76120 COUNTY SHERIFF/CORRECTIONAL
$901.21200 NOXIOUS WEED
$50.00204 PROSECUTOR TRAINING
$32,127.03220 ROAD AND BRIDGE
$2,595.14222 ROAD & BRIDGE SALES TAX FUND
$1,050.00246 SPEC PROSECUTOR TRUST-FORFEIT
$186,880.65399 EMERGENCY SERVICES SALES TAX
$286,938.65
02 COUNTY CLERK
$1,773.97001 GENERAL FUND
$1,773.97
03 COUNTY TREASURER
$377.51001 GENERAL FUND
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Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
$377.51
04 COUNTY ATTORNEY
$6,469.60001 GENERAL FUND
$6,469.60
05 COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
$962.80001 GENERAL FUND
$962.80
07 COURTHOUSE MAINTENANCE
$269.82001 GENERAL FUND
$269.82
08 COUNTY CORONER
$752.00001 GENERAL FUND
$752.00
10 DISTRICT COURT
$1,371.47001 GENERAL FUND
$1,371.47
11 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
$497.00001 GENERAL FUND
$497.00
15 I T
$3,557.95001 GENERAL FUND
$3,557.95
24 AMBULANCE SERVICE
$1,495.19375 AMBULANCE SERVICE
$1,495.19
43 COURTHOUSE GENERAL
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PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
$3,894.52001 GENERAL FUND
$3,894.52
$308,360.48Grand Total:
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Sales Tax
Compensating
Use Tax Total Tax Sales Tax
Compensating
Use Tax Total Tax Sales Tax
Compensating
Use Tax Total Tax Sales Tax
Compensating
Use Tax Total Tax
Jan 147,403.76$ 23,833.10$ 171,236.86$ 131,411.34$ 23,403.92$ 154,815.26$ 143,264.20$ 33,922.05$ 177,186.25$ 164,542.91$ 57,941.84$ 222,484.75$
Feb 141,416.14$ 26,830.40$ 168,246.54$ 140,239.83$ 28,888.76$ 169,128.59$ 165,366.30$ 31,469.80$ 196,836.10$ 171,733.33$ 52,694.24$ 224,427.57$
Mar 136,528.30$ 20,193.09$ 156,721.39$ 128,672.07$ 23,459.88$ 152,131.95$ 151,586.54$ 34,858.90$ 186,445.44$ 153,437.92$ 42,550.34$ 195,988.26$
Apr 121,191.65$ 25,498.98$ 146,690.63$ 122,778.94$ 18,630.28$ 141,409.22$ 134,109.41$ 24,131.22$ 158,240.63$ 141,618.98$ 37,219.56$ 178,838.54$
May 139,647.30$ 29,910.81$ 169,558.11$ 131,395.08$ 19,138.69$ 150,533.77$ 167,968.23$ 43,183.26$ 211,151.49$ 178,010.55$ 51,015.60$ 229,026.15$
Jun 125,099.83$ 23,051.93$ 148,151.76$ 136,882.55$ 38,938.50$ 175,821.05$ 164,987.78$ 34,371.45$ 199,359.23$ 178,949.40$ 47,105.39$ 226,054.79$
Jul 129,558.11$ 26,237.25$ 155,795.36$ 143,128.91$ 29,367.00$ 172,495.91$ 166,591.61$ 35,181.49$ 201,773.10$ 146,959.52$ 39,520.60$ 186,480.12$
Aug 136,092.29$ 22,987.48$ 159,079.77$ 144,698.86$ 35,096.03$ 179,794.89$ 166,871.66$ 41,466.98$ 208,338.64$ 178,750.90$ 38,711.04$ 217,461.94$
Sep 147,329.26$ 22,052.14$ 169,381.40$ 146,220.40$ 27,305.37$ 173,525.77$ 179,332.22$ 61,355.42$ 240,687.64$ 194,082.72$ 73,700.60$ 267,783.32$
Oct 131,859.04$ 24,119.93$ 155,978.97$ 139,705.05$ 32,007.14$ 171,712.19$ 158,519.68$ 50,941.18$ 209,460.86$ 148,861.46$ 25,960.00$ 174,821.46$
Nov 136,999.62$ 24,554.17$ 161,553.79$ 139,642.24$ 29,379.78$ 169,022.02$ 133,242.76$ 64,251.50$ 197,494.26$ 175,106.53$ 47,689.73$ 222,796.26$
Dec 128,658.87$ 28,610.43$ 157,269.30$ 136,827.93$ 35,203.57$ 172,031.50$ 200,326.40$ 81,827.66$ 282,154.06$ 184,718.04$ 45,963.47$ 230,681.51$
Total 1,621,784.17$ 297,879.71$ 1,919,663.88$ 1,641,603.20$ 340,818.92$ 1,982,422.12$ 1,932,166.79$ 536,960.91$ 2,469,127.70$ 2,016,772.26$ 560,072.41$ 2,576,844.67$
MV Excise Tax
Highway
Equalization Highway Alcohol MV Excise Tax
Highway
Equalization Highway Alcohol MV Excise Tax
Highway
Equalization Highway Alcohol MV Excise Tax
Highway
Equalization Highway Alcohol
Jan 136,791.73$ 137,944.22$ 129,826.48$ 136,283.70$
Feb
Mar 2,624.79$
Apr 6,308.40$ 131,058.90$ 13,407.32$ 129,839.21$ 31,010.35$ 120,043.41$ 11,678.78$ 127,894.24$
May
Jun 269.39$ 516.03$ 923.92$ 125.21$ 45,120.29$ 738.73$
Jul 135,047.46$ 112,860.43$ 140,366.11$ 137,627.00$
Aug
Sep
Oct 141,001.39$ 132,296.40$ 141,791.59$ 136,852.49$
Nov 83.77$ 114.17$ 209.60$
Dec 2.95$
Total 269.39$ 6,308.40$ 543,899.48$ 2.95$ 599.80$ 13,407.32$ 512,940.26$ -$ 1,038.09$ 31,135.56$ 577,147.88$ -$ 948.33$ 11,678.78$ 538,657.43$ 2,624.79$
Sales Tax
Compensating
Use Tax Total Tax Sales Tax
Compensating
Use Tax Total Tax Sales Tax
Compensating
Use Tax Total Tax Sales Tax
Compensating
Use Tax Total Tax
Jan 187,318.54$ 43,137.01$ 230,455.55$ 170,818.22$ 49,836.45$ 220,654.67$ 234,074.71$ 61,894.77$ 295,969.48$ 63,256.49$ 12,058.32$ 75,314.81$
Feb 184,548.49$ 53,941.54$ 238,490.03$ 148,568.96$ 43,971.37$ 192,540.33$ 225,730.12$ 76,613.15$ 302,343.27$ 77,161.16$ 32,641.78$ 109,802.94$
Mar 171,159.64$ 39,384.56$ 210,544.20$ 144,793.22$ 38,282.85$ 183,076.07$ 197,173.57$ 59,772.76$ 256,946.33$ -$
Apr 174,260.89$ 42,601.76$ 216,862.65$ 140,767.40$ 43,752.62$ 184,520.02$ -$ -$
May 199,630.15$ 47,855.42$ 247,485.57$ 160,410.37$ 40,302.14$ 200,712.51$ -$ -$
Jun 178,384.86$ 44,065.73$ 222,450.59$ 141,279.30$ 39,961.28$ 181,240.58$ -$ -$
Jul 199,120.16$ 44,829.18$ 243,949.34$ 155,184.38$ 49,111.44$ 204,295.82$ -$ -$
Aug 213,437.55$ 52,609.80$ 266,047.35$ 152,574.37$ 43,701.20$ 196,275.57$ -$ -$
Sep 160,854.13$ 30,119.70$ 190,973.83$ 159,068.72$ 64,050.43$ 223,119.15$ -$ -$
Oct 171,790.54$ 33,501.34$ 205,291.88$ 194,659.80$ 90,434.33$ 285,094.13$ -$ -$
Nov 182,758.19$ 50,726.95$ 233,485.14$ 160,772.55$ 64,245.17$ 225,017.72$ -$ -$
Dec 153,972.18$ 55,478.51$ 209,450.69$ 205,366.18$ 55,785.66$ 261,151.84$ -$ -$
Total 2,177,235.32$ 538,251.50$ 2,715,486.82$ 1,934,263.47$ 623,434.94$ 2,557,698.41$ 656,978.40$ 198,280.68$ 855,259.08$ 140,417.65$ 44,700.10$ 185,117.75$
MV Excise Tax
Highway
Equalization Highway Alcohol MV Excise Tax
Highway
Equalization Highway Alcohol MV Excise Tax
Highway
Equalization Highway Alcohol MV Excise Tax
Highway
Equalization Highway Alcohol
Jan 138,733.18$ 134,126.59$ 134,930.14$ -$ -$ 803.55$ -$
Feb -$ -$ -$ -$
Mar -$
Apr 17,959.00$ 124,107.39$ 13,916.25$ 127,549.82$ -$
May -$
Jun 609.66$ 1,305.77$ -$
Jul 140,923.45$ 146,070.68$ -$
Aug -$
Sep 89,236.81$ -$
Oct 137,322.11$ 139,404.30$ -$
Nov 165.11$ 218.86$ -$
Dec -$
Total 774.77$ 17,959.00$ 630,322.94$ -$ 1,524.63$ 13,916.25$ 547,151.39$ -$ -$ -$ 134,930.14$ -$ -$ -$ 803.55$ -$
State Payments to Bourbon County Six Year Comparison
Prior Year Comparison Over (Under)
2019 2020 2021 2022
2023 2024 2025
Sales Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2020 77,784.62$ 83,014.72$ 76,167.21$ 72,678.78$ 77,779.09$ 81,027.39$ 84,724.91$ 85,652.62$ 86,553.29$ 82,696.61$ 82,659.43$ 80,993.53$ 971,732.20$ 80,977.68$
2021 84,803.40$ 97,768.22$ 89,621.32$ 79,288.46$ 99,306.54$ 97,544.43$ 98,492.66$ 98,653.67$ 106,020.29$ 93,716.02$ 78,772.43$ 118,431.94$ 1,142,419.38$ 95,201.62$
2022 97,276.92$ 101,449.19$ 90,641.41$ 83,659.53$ 105,157.37$ 105,711.98$ 86,814.39$ 105,733.90$ 114,802.91$ 88,053.83$ 103,578.21$ 109,263.56$ 1,192,143.20$ 99,345.27$
2023 110,801.79$ 109,123.45$ 101,206.63$ 103,040.39$ 118,041.23$ 105,478.90$ 117,739.67$ 126,173.26$ 95,088.65$ 101,553.70$ 108,037.21$ 91,020.40$ 1,287,305.28$ 107,275.44$
2024 100,978.91$ 79,497.71$ 77,477.36$ 75,323.19$ 85,833.94$ 75,597.10$ 83,037.56$ 81,651.52$ 85,127.02$ 80,722.08$ 66,669.62$ 85,161.83$ 977,077.84$ 81,423.15$
2025 97,066.77$ 106,425.33$ 92,961.73$ 296,453.83$ 98,817.94$
Use Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2020 13,853.18$ 17,100.66$ 13,887.03$ 11,028.16$ 11,329.13$ 23,049.58$ 17,383.75$ 20,774.63$ 16,163.07$ 18,946.21$ 17,390.99$ 20,838.30$ 201,744.69$ 16,812.06$
2021 20,079.73$ 18,605.64$ 20,609.35$ 14,266.92$ 25,530.90$ 20,321.16$ 20,800.07$ 24,515.06$ 36,273.00$ 30,116.16$ 37,985.15$ 48,376.09$ 317,479.23$ 26,456.60$
2022 34,254.91$ 31,128.43$ 25,136.05$ 21,986.97$ 30,136.79$ 27,826.89$ 23,346.28$ 22,898.17$ 43,595.03$ 15,355.73$ 28,209.21$ 27,188.10$ 331,062.56$ 27,588.55$
2023 25,516.21$ 31,895.61$ 23,288.08$ 25,190.39$ 28,296.89$ 26,056.04$ 26,507.48$ 31,100.20$ 17,805.21$ 19,804.26$ 29,987.15$ 32,796.03$ 318,243.55$ 26,520.30$
2024 29,460.73$ 23,528.62$ 20,484.76$ 23,411.58$ 21,565.26$ 21,382.87$ 26,279.02$ 23,387.08$ 34,277.15$ 37,501.56$ 26,641.37$ 23,133.36$ 311,053.36$ 25,921.11$
2025 25,666.70$ 36,120.92$ 28,181.15$ 89,968.77$ 29,989.59$
Sales/Use Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2020 91,637.80$ 100,115.38$ 90,054.24$ 83,706.94$ 89,108.22$ 104,076.97$ 102,108.66$ 106,427.25$ 102,716.36$ 101,642.82$ 100,050.42$ 101,831.83$ 1,173,476.89$ 97,789.74$
2021 104,883.13$ 116,373.86$ 110,230.67$ 93,555.38$ 124,837.44$ 117,865.59$ 119,292.73$ 123,168.73$ 142,293.29$ 123,832.18$ 116,757.58$ 166,808.03$ 1,459,898.61$ 121,658.22$
2022 131,531.83$ 132,577.62$ 115,777.46$ 105,646.50$ 135,294.16$ 133,538.87$ 110,160.67$ 128,632.07$ 158,397.94$ 103,409.56$ 131,787.42$ 136,451.66$ 1,523,205.76$ 126,933.81$
2023 136,318.00$ 141,019.06$ 124,494.71$ 128,230.78$ 146,338.12$ 131,534.94$ 144,247.15$ 157,273.46$ 112,893.86$ 121,357.96$ 138,024.36$ 123,816.43$ 1,605,548.83$ 133,795.74$
2024 130,439.64$ 103,026.33$ 97,962.12$ 98,734.77$ 107,399.20$ 96,979.97$ 109,316.58$ 105,038.60$ 119,404.17$ 118,223.64$ 93,310.99$ 108,295.19$ 1,288,131.20$ 107,344.27$
2025 122,733.47$ 142,546.25$ 121,142.88$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 386,422.60$ 128,807.53$
Sales Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2020 53,626.72$ 57,225.11$ 52,504.86$ 50,100.16$ 53,615.99$ 55,855.16$ 58,404.00$ 59,046.24$ 59,667.11$ 57,008.44$ 56,982.81$ 55,834.40$ 669,871.00$ 55,822.58$
2021 58,460.80$ 67,598.08$ 61,965.22$ 54,820.95$ 68,661.69$ 67,443.35$ 68,098.95$ 68,217.99$ 73,311.93$ 64,803.66$ 54,470.33$ 81,894.46$ 789,747.41$ 65,812.28$
2022 67,265.99$ 70,284.14$ 62,796.51$ 57,959.45$ 72,853.18$ 73,237.42$ 60,145.13$ 73,017.00$ 79,279.81$ 60,807.63$ 71,528.32$ 75,454.48$ 824,629.06$ 68,719.09$
2023 76,516.75$ 75,425.04$ 69,953.01$ 71,220.50$ 81,588.92$ 72,905.96$ 81,380.49$ 87,264.29$ 65,765.48$ 70,236.84$ 74,720.98$ 62,951.78$ 889,930.04$ 74,160.84$
2024 69,839.31$ 69,071.25$ 67,315.86$ 65,444.21$ 74,576.43$ 65,682.20$ 72,146.82$ 70,922.85$ 73,941.70$ 70,115.52$ 57,909.50$ 73,971.91$ 830,937.56$ 69,244.80$
2025 84,312.58$ 73,418.33$ 64,130.36$ 221,861.27$ 73,953.76$
Use Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2020 9,550.74$ 11,788.10$ 9,572.85$ 7,602.12$ 7,809.56$ 15,888.92$ 11,983.25$ 14,321.40$ 11,142.30$ 13,060.93$ 11,988.79$ 14,365.27$ 139,074.23$ 11,589.52$
2021 13,842.32$ 12,864.16$ 14,249.55$ 9,864.30$ 17,652.36$ 14,050.29$ 14,381.42$ 16,951.92$ 25,082.42$ 20,825.02$ 26,266.35$ 33,451.57$ 219,481.68$ 18,290.14$
2022 23,686.93$ 21,565.81$ 17,414.29$ 15,232.59$ 20,878.81$ 19,278.50$ 16,174.32$ 15,812.87$ 30,105.57$ 10,604.27$ 19,480.52$ 18,775.37$ 229,009.85$ 19,084.15$
2023 17,620.80$ 22,045.93$ 16,096.48$ 17,411.37$ 19,558.53$ 18,009.69$ 18,321.70$ 21,509.60$ 12,314.49$ 13,697.08$ 20,739.80$ 22,682.48$ 220,007.95$ 18,334.00$
2024 20,375.72$ 20,442.75$ 17,798.09$ 20,341.04$ 18,736.88$ 18,578.41$ 22,832.42$ 20,314.12$ 29,773.28$ 32,574.01$ 23,140.80$ 20,093.73$ 265,001.25$ 22,083.44$
2025 22,294.20$ 24,918.30$ 19,440.99$ 66,653.49$ 22,217.83$
Sales/Use Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2020 63,177.46$ 69,013.21$ 62,077.71$ 57,702.28$ 61,425.55$ 71,744.08$ 70,387.25$ 73,367.64$ 70,809.41$ 70,069.37$ 68,971.60$ 70,199.67$ 808,945.23$ 67,412.10$
2021 72,303.12$ 80,462.24$ 76,214.77$ 64,685.25$ 86,314.05$ 81,493.64$ 82,480.37$ 85,169.91$ 98,394.35$ 85,628.68$ 80,736.68$ 115,346.03$ 1,009,229.09$ 84,102.42$
2022 90,952.92$ 91,849.95$ 80,210.80$ 73,192.04$ 93,731.99$ 92,515.92$ 76,319.45$ 88,829.87$ 109,385.38$ 71,411.90$ 91,008.84$ 94,229.85$ 1,053,638.91$ 87,803.24$
2023 94,137.55$ 97,470.97$ 86,049.49$ 88,631.87$ 101,147.45$ 90,915.65$ 99,702.19$ 108,773.89$ 78,079.97$ 83,933.92$ 95,460.78$ 85,634.26$ 1,109,937.99$ 92,494.83$
2024 90,215.03$ 89,514.00$ 85,113.95$ 85,785.25$ 93,313.31$ 84,260.61$ 94,979.24$ 91,236.97$ 103,714.98$ 102,689.53$ 81,050.30$ 94,065.64$ 1,095,938.81$ 91,328.23$
2025 106,606.78$ 98,336.63$ 83,571.35$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 288,514.76$ 96,171.59$
Sales Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2024 -$ 46,232.44$ 46,232.44$ 15,410.81$
2025 52,695.36$ 45,886.46$ 40,081.48$
Use Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2024 12,558.57$ 12,558.57$ 4,186.19$
2025 13,933.87$ 15,573.93$ 12,150.62$
Sales/Use Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2024 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 58,791.01$ 58,791.01$ 58,791.01$
2025 66,629.23$ 61,460.39$ 52,232.10$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 180,321.72$ 60,107.24$
Total Sales/Use Tax Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Mo. Average
2020 154,815.26$ 169,128.59$ 152,131.95$ 141,409.22$ 150,533.77$ 175,821.05$ 172,495.91$ 179,794.89$ 173,525.77$ 171,712.19$ 169,022.02$ 172,031.50$ 1,982,422.12$ 165,201.84$
2021 177,186.25$ 196,836.10$ 186,445.44$ 158,240.63$ 211,151.49$ 199,359.23$ 201,773.10$ 208,338.64$ 240,687.64$ 209,460.86$ 197,494.26$ 282,154.06$ 2,469,127.70$ 205,760.64$
2022 222,484.75$ 224,427.57$ 195,988.26$ 178,838.54$ 229,026.15$ 226,054.79$ 186,480.12$ 217,461.94$ 267,783.32$ 174,821.46$ 222,796.26$ 230,681.51$ 2,576,844.67$ 214,737.06$
2023 230,455.55$ 238,490.03$ 210,544.20$ 216,862.65$ 247,485.57$ 222,450.59$ 243,949.34$ 266,047.35$ 190,973.83$ 205,291.88$ 233,485.14$ 209,450.69$ 2,715,486.82$ 226,290.57$
2024 220,654.67$ 192,540.33$ 183,076.07$ 184,520.02$ 200,712.51$ 181,240.58$ 204,295.82$ 196,275.57$ 223,119.15$ 220,913.17$ 174,361.29$ 261,151.84$ 2,442,861.02$ 203,571.75$
2025 295,969.48$ 302,343.27$ 256,946.33$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 855,259.08$ 285,086.36$
Bourbon County .4% Sales Tax for Jail Debt and Operations By Month/Year
Bourbon County 1% Countywide Sales Tax for Hard Surface Roads By Month/Year
Bourbon County .25% Countywide Sales Tax for Emergency Services By Month/Year
Bourbon County Total Sales/Use Tax By Month/Year
024-00-4955 108-00-4902 200-00-4902 358-00-4120 375-00-4903 Fund 120 Fund 120 024-00-4955 108-00-4902 200-00-4902 358-00-4120 375-00-4903 Fund 120 Fund 120
Culvert Sales
Landfill
Receipts
Chemical
Sales Sewer District EMS Services Jail Sheriff
Culvert
Sales
Landfill
Receipts
Chemical
Sales
Sewer
District EMS Services Jail Housing Sheriff
Jan -$ 18,998.45$ -$ 2,509.71$ 105,989.83$ 1,125.00$ -$ Jan -$ 18,352.55$ 105.47$ -$ 52,719.48$ 1,110.00$ -$
Feb -$ 13,009.20$ -$ 2,509.71$ 47,833.67$ 495.00$ -$ Feb -$ 23,266.30$ -$ 2,509.71$ 105,652.93$ 3,170.00$ 133.00$
Mar -$ 9,956.75$ -$ 2,509.71$ 60,195.13$ 2,745.00$ -$ Mar 1,166.16$ 26,434.70$ 343.00$ 2,509.96$ 43,572.88$ 13,440.00$ 450.00$
Apr -$ 33,176.68$ 6,616.90$ -$ 105,972.61$ 675.00$ -$ Apr 1,682.37$ 29,396.55$ 5,390.00$ 2,488.62$ 30,525.71$ 1,481.96$ -$
May -$ 17,004.85$ 26,583.00$ -$ 11,420.74$ -$ -$ May 2,474.06$ 70,825.99$ 25,638.00$ -$ 25,493.52$ 405.00$ 25.00$
Jun -$ 24,392.20$ 30,536.39$ -$ 57,634.59$ 765.00$ -$ Jun 1,388.93$ 50,079.05$ 4,193.00$ -$ 20,087.44$ 4,642.50$ 30.25$
Jul -$ 34,654.49$ 5,324.50$ 2,551.89$ 38,757.01$ 2,460.00$ -$ Jul -$ 27,331.96$ 13,014.00$ -$ 120,554.95$ 345.00$ 28.25$
Aug -$ 5,942.65$ 5,148.00$ -$ 111,399.56$ 585.00$ -$ Aug -$ 24,239.40$ 4,500.82$ 2,488.62$ 49,366.19$ 450.00$ -$
Sep -$ 9,333.70$ 18,897.54$ -$ 148,807.34$ 390.00$ -$ Sep 2,803.17$ 30,158.02$ 6,354.70$ 4,977.24$ 115,728.79$ 5,091.00$ 2,880.00$
Oct -$ 10,317.40$ -$ 5,040.51$ 33,361.86$ 1,795.00$ -$ Oct 1,374.44$ 46,809.05$ 4,582.00$ 9,996.66$ 41,642.74$ 1,845.00$ 93.56$
Nov -$ 5,705.85$ -$ 2,509.71$ -$ 465.00$ -$ Nov 2,343.53$ 23,175.65$ -$ 2,509.71$ 43,219.55$ 726.75$ 6,346.05$
Dec -$ 34,877.89$ 746.47$ 12,569.64$ 162,847.15$ 5,055.00$ 2,393.93$ Dec 1,847.88$ 30,160.30$ 5,815.00$ 2,530.80$ 43,603.20$ 9,185.30$ 327.68$
Total -$ 217,370.11$ 93,852.80$ 30,200.88$ 884,219.49$ 16,555.00$ 2,393.93$ Total 15,080.54$ 400,229.52$ 69,935.99$ 30,011.32$ 692,167.38$ 41,892.51$ 10,313.79$
024-00-4955 108-00-4902 200-00-4902 358-00-4120 375-00-4903 Fund 120 Fund 120 024-00-4955 108-00-4902 200-00-4902 358-00-4120 375-00-4903 Fund 120 Fund 120
Culvert Sales
Landfill
Receipts
Chemical
Sales Sewer District EMS Services Jail Housing Sheriff
Culvert
Sales
Landfill
Receipts
Chemical
Sales
Sewer
District EMS Services Jail Sheriff
Jan 474.65$ 39,323.75$ -$ 2,446.44$ 172,249.12$ 16,195.00$ 2,665.32$ Jan 1,842.08$ 22,926.55$ 408.00$ 9,827.94$ 87,705.09$ 1,284.00$ 210.00$
Feb -$ 31,924.93$ -$ 46,180.35$ 3,880.00$ 516.25$ Feb -$ 26,551.05$ 102.40$ 2,446.44$ 74,954.46$ -$ 165.00$
Mar -$ 45,783.60$ 2,541.24$ 98,093.21$ 3,808.75$ 102.00$ Mar -$ 28,705.65$ -$ 63.27$ 92,870.71$ 2,193.25$ -$
Apr 2,735.64$ 35,615.60$ 19,286.25$ 2,541.24$ 65,869.09$ 5,040.00$ 2,111.85$ Apr -$ 46,011.60$ 16,156.00$ 2,446.44$ 75,870.15$ 76.00$ 2,040.00$
May 476.89$ 22,597.25$ 24,843.00$ 2,467.53$ 50,025.00$ 834.29$ 3,420.96$ May -$ 61,051.95$ 37,041.05$ 2,467.53$ 68,864.75$ 585.00$ 240.00$
Jun 2,996.49$ 49,159.00$ 19,885.60$ 2,467.53$ 66,800.31$ 4,335.00$ 105.00$ Jun 4,885.91$ 87,278.35$ 15,980.90$ -$ 50,979.28$ 3,385.00$ 3,502.44$
Jul 1,243.97$ 48,924.30$ 5,113.40$ 2,467.53$ 74,776.81$ 12,304.20$ -$ Jul 1,023.24$ 49,951.55$ 7,397.80$ 4,913.97$ 80,652.72$ 1,090.00$ 521.40$
Aug 2,069.95$ 47,145.15$ 14,981.98$ 2,467.53$ 82,264.07$ 2,848.12$ 3,082.84$ Aug 505.14$ 60,820.41$ 4,988.52$ 2,446.44$ 67,284.62$ 640.00$ 2,255.00$
Sep 2,038.76$ 36,895.50$ 2,319.40$ 2,467.53$ 80,323.66$ 2,113.50$ 375.00$ Sep 1,613.60$ 54,387.96$ 3,203.16$ 2,425.35$ 76,196.29$ 808.00$ -$
Oct 749.25$ 48,343.80$ 576.40$ 4,935.06$ 65,734.09$ 921.00$ 1,505.32$ Oct 3,599.19$ 75,484.79$ 479.88$ -$ 84,108.24$ 1,145.64$ 6,411.47$
Nov 596.68$ 33,876.00$ 731.40$ -$ 42,342.06$ 280.00$ ########## Nov 902.43$ 77,618.46$ 2,649.80$ 4,850.70$ 49,352.50$ 1,140.00$ -$
Dec -$ 48,261.05$ 257.80$ -$ 40,340.03$ 932.00$ -$ Dec -$ 54,922.35$ 2,052.16$ 2,404.26$ 78,589.71$ -$ -$
Total 13,382.28$ 487,849.93$ 87,995.23$ 24,801.63$ 884,997.80$ 53,491.86$ ########## Total 14,371.59$ 645,710.67$ 90,459.67$ 34,292.34$ 887,428.52$ 12,346.89$ 15,345.31$
024-00-4955 108-00-4902 200-00-4902 358-00-4120 375-00-4903 Fund 120 Fund 120 220-00-4955 108-00-4902 200-00-4902 358-00-4120 375-00-4903 Fund 120 Fund 120
Culvert Sales
Landfill
Receipts
Chemical
Sales Sewer District EMS Services Jail Sheriff
Culvert
Sales
Landfill
Receipts
Chemical
Sales
Sewer
District EMS Services Jail Sheriff
Jan -$ 68,782.60$ -$ 2,425.35$ 78,782.02$ 295.00$ 1,335.91$ Jan -$ 54,731.75$ -$ 2,319.90$ 54,422.12$ 2,390.00$ -$
Feb -$ 39,372.59$ -$ 2,425.35$ 39,367.64$ 1,022.76$ 23,643.47$ Feb 4,763.43$ 34,674.16$ -$ 2,340.99$ 53,504.90$ 21,327.50$ -$
Mar 479.87$ 91,798.56$ 3,633.45$ 2,425.35$ 63,730.48$ 3,925.00$ 972.88$ Mar
Apr -$ 44,662.60$ 10,566.59$ 91,819.03$ 1,157.75$ 6,411.47$ Apr
May 10,687.39$ 64,930.90$ 5,676.02$ 4,787.43$ 36,536.06$ 1,020.00$ 3,998.36$ May
Jun -$ 28,451.65$ 13,440.43$ -$ 79,222.50$ 1,835.00$ 9,815.63$ Jun
Jul 1,297.75$ 58,627.80$ 586.47$ 4,808.52$ 102,194.47$ 4,353.50$ 2,894.28$ Jul
Aug 3,474.67$ 64,422.90$ 475.68$ -$ 85,198.86$ 879.50$ 2,824.16$ Aug
Sep -$ 61,882.55$ 7,478.82$ -$ 51,085.03$ 620.00$ -$ Sep
Oct 1,722.08$ 50,936.34$ 4,220.71$ 7,131.46$ 91,624.68$ 33,907.50$ 2,440.00$ Oct
Nov 2,788.94$ 61,237.80$ -$ 2,359.08$ 71,243.92$ 19,493.75$ -$ Nov
Dec -$ 85,676.60$ 900.75$ 2,340.99$ 73,755.62$ 64,533.73$ 1,540.00$ Dec
Total 20,450.70$ 720,782.89$ 46,978.92$ 28,703.53$ 864,560.31$ 133,043.49$ 55,876.16$ Total 4,763.43$ 89,405.91$ -$ 4,660.89$ 107,927.02$ 23,717.50$ -$
2024 2025
Bourbon County Major Sources of Revenue
2023
2020 2021
2022
Checking Accounts 3064 & 3049 (001-00-4400)
Month 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Jan 19,326.95$ 5,174.28$ -$ 978.34$ 81,185.39$ 67,492.41$ 53,619.50$
Feb -$ -$ 1,517.61$ 573.04$ 236.44$ 39,350.81$ 26,462.01$
Mar 30,212.30$ 9,896.79$ 610.08$ 236.44$ 34,173.20$
Apr -$ -$ 1,787.61$ 32,168.55$ 33,175.39$
May -$ 27,064.23$ 7,785.11$ 28,816.38$ 47,767.72$
Jun 18,938.87$ 1,961.59$ 505.17$ 6,840.52$ 37,466.94$ 39,720.59$
Jul 17,043.34$ 896.62$ 1,315.65$ 11,365.35$ 48,837.23$ 38,025.10$
Aug -$ -$ 17,482.06$ 33,472.21$ 32,608.06$
Sep -$ 1,022.49$ 2,022.00$ 16,822.59$ 32,643.00$ 37,325.39$
Oct 25,247.06$ -$ 957.15$ 18,456.10$ 27,036.99$ 21,557.61$
Nov 23,844.32$ 421.84$ 80.73$ 16,267.94$ 23,174.65$ 17,774.61$
Dec 702.44$ 269.57$ 32,691.03$ 57,388.24$ 37,727.69$
Total 134,612.84$ 47,140.28$ 6,667.88$ 131,659.77$ 402,662.46$ 446,698.58$ 80,081.51$
CD Interest (001-00-4403)
Month 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Jan 1,188.33$ 717.07$ 1,207.00$ 652.59$ 125.29$ 314.82$ 2,056.76$
Feb 554.52$ 560.56$ 1,244.51$ 560.54$ 703.75$ 2,232.11$
Mar 1,791.19$ 1,255.79$ 3,245.40$ 1,836.71$ 2,315.80$ 13,264.28$
Apr 817.10$ 2,464.39$ 770.06$ 345.30$ 573.74$ 509.62$
May 844.40$ 1,218.33$ 1,026.90$ 808.80$ 1,076.96$ 1,286.20$
Jun 2,161.24$ 1,561.60$ 2,053.17$ 1,237.62$ 12,389.25$ 13,421.14$
Jul 460.97$ 1,473.02$ 149.58$ 869.60$ 1,286.21$ 311.39$
Aug 802.82$ 553.00$ 1,050.43$ 823.59$ -$ 974.82$
Sep 2,298.90$ 1,920.30$ 1,940.53$ 2,010.61$ 12,223.88$ 13,070.79$
Oct 1,093.98$ 778.01$ 349.68$ 851.03$ 844.99$ 2,050.38$
Nov 554.52$ 1,243.91$ 1,055.88$ 327.66$ -$ -$
Dec 1,677.78$ 695.34$ 1,894.48$ 1,919.41$ 24,850.63$ 11,496.43$
Total 14,245.75$ 14,441.32$ 15,987.62$ 12,243.46$ 56,390.50$ 58,931.98$ 2,056.76$
Bank and CD Interest Seven Year Comparison
Personal Property Change Refund Tax Year Trucks Change Refund Tax Year
205th Street 1,507.38$ -$ 2024 Meech (50.46)$ 50.46$ 2023
2354 175th St (156.24)$ -$ 2024 Meech (67.80)$ -$ 2024
2307 245th St (779.46)$ -$ 2024
(118.26)$ 50.46$
571.68$ -$
Real Estate Change Refund Tax Year
2057 Osage Road (3,517.88)$ -$ 2024
(3,517.88)$ -$
-$
Tax Roll Corrections for Personal Property, Special Assessments, and Trucks
04.14.25
Special Assessments

Bourbon County, Government, Schools

USD235 Board of Education Packet for April 14

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Board Pkt April 2025

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Agenda for the USD234 School Board Meeting April 14

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Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
www.usd234.org
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC AGENDA
1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, 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 Board Minutes
03-10-25
03-31-25
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – March 13, 2025 – $1,700,506.75
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Food Service Fundraiser
5.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
5.1 Superintendent’s Report
5.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
5.3 Special Education Director’s Report
5.4 Career & Tech Ed
6.0 Old Business
6.1 Review of Strategic Plan – Goals & Values (Information Only)
6.2 Cell Tower Purchase Update
6.3 Buck Run Hill Property (Information Only)
7.0 New Business
7.1 KASB Membership Renewal & Legal Assistance Fund Contract (Action Item)
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters – Time ________
9.1 Enter Executive Session
9.2 Exit Executive Session
10.0 Board Members will tour High School Facilities
11.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President

Fort Scott, Government

Agenda for the Fort Scott City Commission on April 15 and the Unapproved Minutes of April 1

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR

MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION

City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

April 15, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.

Call to Order/Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance

III. Invocation

Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1382-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of March 26 – April 8, 2025 – $378,274.56
Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025
March Financials

V Public Comment

VII. Appearances

Craig Campbell – FSHS All Class Reunion Parade Permit
Ben Hart – GAAP Audit

VIII. Unfinished Business

121 Margrave – Tabled from 3/18/2025
118 E. Wall Proposals

New Business

Action Items:

Purchase of Fire Truck – Bruner
Consideration to Purchase Mower for Parks – Coffman
Revised Employee Handbook – B. Matkin

Reports and Comments

Adjourn

CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Unapproved minutes.

Minutes of April 1, 2025 Regular Meeting

A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Kathryn Salsbury, Tracy Dancer, Matthew Wells, and Dyllon Olson were present with Mayor Tim Van Hoecke.

In Attendance – Brad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering & Inspections, Inc., Lt. Caleb Bell/FSPD, Norm Nation/Lead Codes Inspector, Leroy Kruger/Codes Enforcement, Tom Coffman/Public Works Director, Scott Flater/Water Utilities Director, Max Daly/Water Treatment Superintendent, Bill Lemke/Water Collection Superintendent, Denise Needham/Vice President of PTO, Garth Herrmann/Gilmore-Bell via telephone, and Shawn O’Brien.

VAN HOECKE led the Pledge of Allegiance and said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, the citizens, and our Government and City officials.

Approval of Agenda (2:41)

MOTION: WELLS moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Item B/Section 8/Unfinished Business to change the Prom Walk In time frame . OLSON seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: OLSON moved to approve the revised agenda as presented, plus the additions. WELLS seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Approval of Consent Agenda (4:47)

– Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1381-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of March 12 – March 25, 2025 – $ 696,826.18

– Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025

MOTION: OLSON moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. SALSBURY seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Public Comment (5:02) – None

Appearance – Denise Needham/Representative of USD 234 – Color Run– Temporary Street Closure (road south of Riverfront Park) & Temporary Park Closure – Riverfront Park – April 25, 2025 – 5:00PM until 8:00PM for the safety of participants and their families (5:29) – NEEDHAM stated that she wanted to add to the application that they may want to set up a registration table closer to 5PM and change their set up time to 4:00PM. They would also like to have a barricade at the north side parking lot to close off that entrance. Parents will park at Twisted Trailer

MOTION: OLSON moved to allow the Temporary Street Closure for the road south of Riverfront Park and a Temporary Park Closure of Riverfront Park on April 25, 2025, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM with a backup date of May 2, 2025, for the same times if the 25^th is unavailable. VAN HOECKE seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Appearances of Shawn O’Brien and Scott Flater were moved due to not being present at the time.

Unfinished Business

Approval to honor demolition bid previously awarded for 323 W. Wall – (9:41)

Discussion was had on the history of this home on the agenda. KRUGER commented that he has had no further contact with the homeowner and nothing new to report. MATKIN stated that the demolition bid is for $3,000.00.

MOTION: VAN HOECKE moved to approve the demolition bid from Dave’s Demo for $3,000.00. DANCER seconded. DANCER, VAN HOECKE, SALSBURY and OLSON voted yes. WELLS voted no.

MOTION CARRIED 4-1.

Appearance – Scott Flater/Water Utilities Director – (12:47)

FLATER addressed the Commission to update on the Water Utilities Department and provided a handout illustrating the status of the wastewater treatment facility and lagoons. Highlights of the department include: switching from gas ammonia to liquid ammonia for operator safety; installation of a new hydro chlorine analyzer on the inflow of the clear well; new electric pole and box at the east tower; coupler and laser align replaced on pump one at the college booster and Fort Scott was in the top (3) finalists of the best tasting water in Kansas contest at the Kansas Rural Water Conference in Wichita. He also stated that they finished their water usage report for 2024 – (787) million gallons of water was produced which is approximately (2) million gallons per day (2,332 hours at the water treatment plant). A myriad of tests are performed including coliform bacteria, total organic carbon, nitrates, bromate, disinfection byproducts, pesticides, fluoride and inorganics. All samples are collected and sent to KDHE. Wastewater Treatment Plant updates: last AMS trailer left on March 13, 2025. There were (7) trailers on site and down stepping (1) trailer every (2) weeks since January. The boat they were using to integrate the microbes has been removed from Cell #1. A new mixer and aerator have been installed in the digester. Another aerator has gone down, so FLATER stated he will be back before the Commission to request a replacement. Once that is completed, the digester will be fully functional. However, the facility needs (1) more aerator for #2 Holding Basin. Data collecting is done on both the water treatment and wastewater sides. Some of the tests recently completed include: the (503) is an annual soil sample test which was approved for 2024; the chronic (wet) test – passed for 2025; priority pollutant scans – done monthly. In 2024, (806.5) million gallons went through the wastewater treatment plant, (1,003) work orders, 1,006 loads came into the lagoon from ADM, hauled 1.67 million gallons of biosolids out into the fields. There are hundreds of tests on samples completed including but not limited to: ADM samples, PACE Analytical, ammonia nitrate, satellometer samples, and mixed liquid/suspended solid samples.

(23:24) – Discussion was had regarding the data reported for the ADM load samples provided by FLATER in handouts. The problem remains that it is a municipal lagoon being used to dump ADM’s industrial waste and our lagoons cannot handle the industrial waste without AMS. The contract with ADM expired in December (2024) and discussion was had on renewing the contract. FLATER stated he sent an email to MATKIN recommending that the City stop taking industrial loads from ADM. FLATER explained how the City was charging ADM for their loads, both industrial and domestic. He also explained the pipeline and the plant effluent (reuse) water. FLATER would like to continue selling ADM the effluent water and continue taking their domestic loads (20-40 loads per month) as long as we can trust that nothing else is in there, but he does not want the tank.

Discussion was had with DICKMAN commenting on what the plant could handle currently.

MOTION: WELLS moved to authorize the City Manager to not accept any of the loads that are outside of the limit and only take the domestic water and accept the contract for selling them the effluent plant water, get a contract drawn up that specifies they have to mechanically dredge, they have to provide the tank, they have to pay for the chemicals and if they don’t sign the contract, we don’t take any more of their industrial waste.

Further discussion was had regarding a contract.

OLSON called Point of Order requesting a second to the Commissioner’s motion.

MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.

MOTION: OLSON moved that we temporarily suspend all industrial waste from ADM pending our City Manager and Water Utilities Director to communicate with them that it’s going to be suspended, are they willing to come to the table to negotiate. VAN HOECKE seconded.

Discussion was had regarding determining domestic from industrial loads.

WELLS requested OLSON to amend his motion to include Earles Engineering in the discussion. OLSON stated he would leave it to the City Manager’s discretion.

SALSBURY, VAN HOECKE, DANCER and OLSON voted yes. WELLS voted no.

MOTION CARRIED 4-1.

Appearance – Shawn O’Brien – Good Ol’ Days – Street Closures, Memorial Hall Reservation, Pavilion Reservation and Parade Permit (46:49) – Use of the Gathering Place Pavilion was clarified to be used after the Farmer’s Market hours on Saturday. Plan A – Everything on Skubitz; Plan B – If rain on Friday night, move the portable stage to the Pavilion; Plan C – If the weather is too bad, move to Memorial Hall – same scenarios on Saturday for weather.

MOTION: VAN HOECKE moved to approve the request of the Good Ol’ Days street closures, Memorial Hall reservation, pavilion reservation and parade permit. SALSBURY seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Consideration to extend Street Closure hours for Prom Walk In – April 5, 2025 – 1:00PM to 11:00PM (50:52)

MOTION: WELLS moved to approve the change in hours for the Prom Walk In so that the 1:00 time frame is adhered to and everything else would be the same as the original application. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Public Hearing – (51:58)

Consideration of Vacation of Street and Alley at approximately 123 McCleverty by the request of Alyssa Green and Derrik States – NATION stated he had no further updates from the original application. The agenda packet included (3) pictures of area including the street and alley that was asked to be vacated which would be closing up 2^nd Street and the alley runs south to the length of their property. The applicants own the (4) quadrants surrounding the areas to be vacated.

MOTION: OLSON moved to open the public hearing for the consideration of vacation of street and alley at approximately 123 McCleverty. WELLS seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Discussion was had on how long the structures had been on this property and the purpose of the request. NATION stated that the building to the east, that is in 2^nd Street (according to the photo) is no longer there. Further discussion was had on the amount of land that the applicant is requesting to be given by the City. No one was present to represent the request.

MOTION: DANCER moved to close the public hearing – (56:42) WELLS seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: WELLS moved to deny the application. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MATKIN left the meeting (57:48)

Status of 118 E. Wall St. – (57:45)

KRUGER stated he had some phone conversations with the business owner. The insurance company cannot write a policy with the “Red Tag” on the building. He stated the claim has been made and verified. He stated that at the next meeting he will have the bids that were requested. The owner is willing to sign the documents presented by the City Attorney, but said he cannot fulfill the insurance requirements.

MATKIN returned to the meeting (59:22).

Further discussion was had about liability indemnification.

Consideration of Resolution No. 10-2025 Project Authorization of the East National Improvements– (1:01:33) – HERRMANN explained that the resolution would authorize the construction of improvements to East National basically from National Avenue heading east towards the cemetery to approximately the railroad tracks. The cost estimate is $3,560,000.00. The resolution would authorize the City to make those improvements and authorize the City to issue bonds to finance all or a portion of the cost of those improvements. It is anticipated that the City will be able to get a grant from KDOT of approximately $1,000,000.00 to help offset all or a portion of those costs. After adopting this resolution, the City would have the ability to issue bonds in an amount sufficient to pay the balance of the cost in order to finalize that project. It would not require that the City go out and issue bonds to finance this, but it gives the authority to do so at some point in the future when it is most convenient for the City.

Discussion was had about the KDOT grant and the anticipated price increase and project cancelation due to tariffs. The resolution could be increased due to price increase once facts are known through an amendment. DICKMAN stated that the grant is a KDOT Cost-Share Grant. There are stipulations and they do have a time frame which can be verified once it is accepted. It is for construction costs only. KDOT only requires a set of engineered plans to proceed, and he explained the reimbursement process. MATKIN stated that they are looking at different ways to complete the project, including the City working on parts versus a contractor being called in to save money. Further discussion was had on the anticipated stormwater portion of the project and potential funds to be used.

MOTION: OLSON moved to approve Resolution 10-2025 as presented. WELLS seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Consideration of Plow Truck Purchase (1:11:33) – COFFMAN explained that after the last snow storm the trucks were having breakdown after breakdown until they were down to (1) truck. They found out (2) of the trucks have giant cracks in their frames and described the other issues that were discovered. The (2) trucks that are totally down are 1993 models and the other (2) are 1999 models. He stated that they have been looking at options to get the fleet back up. MATKIN stated that people are wanting quite a bit for their used products. COFFMAN stated that next year there will be the introduction of a new emission which will probably raise the price of a truck $10-$15,000.00 per truck. COFFMAN submitted estimates and recommended purchasing from International Financing. The proposal is for (4) trucks with a payment of $150,000.00 per year for (6) years. At the end of the contract, the City will buy them for $1.00 each. The new trucks are anticipated to last 14-15 years. COFFMAN stated these are all SourceWell priced quotes. The trucks include an 10-ft. plow, spreader, and a bigger engine. They are fully equipped (not fancy), single axle, Class B, CDL truck so great for hauling. MATKIN explained that funds for the trucks will come from the approximately $300,000.00 that was budgeted for an excavator this year. They believe that the dump trucks are much more important than the excavator this year. With the money saved, MATKIN stated we could possibly go out for an oil truck, steel drum roller and possibly a rubber tire roller which will get us the equipment for asphalting, allowing the City to do work themselves.

Discussion was had about the options presented. MATKIN stated that he talked to HART/BakerTilly, and the money would come from Wastewater, Water, and Street Funds.

MATKIN left the meeting (1:20:47) and returned (1:21:51).

MOTION: WELLS motioned to move forward with the lease of the plow trucks for the (6)-year term at $153,397.60. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

WELLS and OLSON left the meeting (1:23:45)

WELLS returned to the meeting (1:25:28).

OLSON returned to the meeting (1:25:54).

Request for Gun Purchases – (1:26:20)

Chief Pickert is requesting to replace the current Glocks with new ones, red dot sights and the money will come from the Drug Seizure Fund. They will trade in the existing firearms. The last firearms purchase was (15) years ago.

MOTION: DANCER moved to approve the purchase of handguns for the police department with the low bid from Kiesler Police Supply for $12,676.69. OLSON seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Consideration to sign letter to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) – (1:29:05)

WELLS proposed that the Commission join him in signing a letter to our elected representatives as cuts with hugely impact our local library services and our community college by an Executive Order by President Trump. Full proposal on the City of Fort Scott YouTube Channel 4-1-2025 City Commission Meeting beginning at (1:29:05).

Discussion was had regarding how much Fort Scott receives directly and how Fort Scott benefits from sharing with other libraries in SEK and what will be cut by the Executive Order.

MOTION: WELLS moved that the City Commission sign this letter to reinstate the IMLS. OLSON seconded.

OLSON, WELLS, DANCER and SALSBURY voted yes. VAN HOECKE voted no.

MOTION CARRIED 4-1.

Discussion was had regarding whether it was more effective for the governing body to sign the letters versus a petition of citizens.

FARMER left the meeting (1:40:35).

ACTION: MATKIN will write an email to the elected representatives receiving the letters signed in (30) days and ask them if they saw it and will report back to the Commission.

FARMER returned to the meeting (1:42:21).

Further discussion continued regarding the difference of opinions on whether the letters being brought to the table were partisan and City business.

OLSON called for Point of Order (1:43:30)

Discussion continued between WELLS and VAN HOECKE.

Food Trucks – (1:45:36)

MATKIN and NATION presented the topic for discussion. MATKIN stated that the point is to be fair, consistent and accurate when enforcing our Codes. NATION presented examples of ordinances other cities use for food trucks and/or food vendors. Currently the City of Fort Scott does not have a specific ordinance for food trucks, however they cannot park on public property. NATION stated that the City does have an ordinance that does exempt vendors participating in the Good Ol’ Days.

ACTION: MATKIN will continue to work on a viable ordinance for food trucks with NATION and KRUGER. They will bring it back to the Commission for review and approval.

Reports and Comments

CITY ENGINEER (1:58:59)

– Horton Street update – final walk through is completed, substantial completion punch list reviewed. There are a few things to fix on the sidewalk, some drives, and final approved list by the end of the week. The contractor will be back on-site Monday to work on punch list and fog seal. CRS-1HP emulsion has been verified. DICKMAN will check when it arrives.

CITY ATTORNEY (2:00:25) – No comments.

CITY MANAGER (2:00:26)

– Water leak at 8^th and Eddy. Due to the repetitive leaks, the 8-inch line needs repair, and street will need full repair from St. Mary to 10^th Street with concrete instead of replacing the brick.

– LEMKE gave an overview of what happened with the current leak, the past leaks, and future expectations for 8^th & Eddy through 10^th & Eddy.

– Mid America Baseball League has found a storefront downtown.

– Rachel Carpenter is back from maternity leave.

– Crews and staff working hard

COMMISSIONER SALSBURY (2:18:03) – No comment

COMMISSIONER WELLS (2:18:07)

– Horton Street – mileage markers for walkers

– Thanks to crews and staff

COMMISSIONER DANCER (2:19:44)

– Date for voting on lake lot and encroachment, usage leases

– Shipping container buildings

– Residential codes enforcement

– Recognize Commissioners and encourage citizens to reach out to elected officials

COMMISSIONER OLSON (2:22:17)

– Citizens put us here to speak up when lives are affected

COMMISSIONER VAN HOECKE (2:22:41)

– First Friday Concert at Memorial Hall on Friday at 7:00PM

– Thanks to city crews

MOTION: VAN HOECKE moved that the City Commission recess into Executive Session for preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(6). In the meeting there will be the (5) Commissioners, City Manager, and City Attorney in the City Manager’s office. The open meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 8:33PM. OLSON seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: VAN HOECKE moved to come out of Executive Session. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: OLSON moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:34PM (2:34:53). SALSBURY seconded.

APRIL 1, 2025, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:34PM.

Submitted by Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk

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New webpage gives access to new civil case filings in district courts

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TOPEKA—The Kansas court system has launched a new webpage that gives visitors access to new civil case filings before they are reviewed and accepted by the district court clerk, eliminating the wait time for attorneys, the public, and media who track new civil cases.

“Court modernization is a continuous process to improve how Kansas courts serve the people of Kansas, and the civil filing webpage is a great example,” said Chief Justice Marla Luckert. “People who watch for new civil cases can use it to track when cases are filed, even while the filings are waiting to be processed by the court clerk.”

Attorneys have been required to electronically file court documents since 2018. All electronically filed documents enter a queue to be processed by the court clerk, including documents creating new civil cases.

“If a new civil case is efiled Friday afternoon, the court clerk may not process it until Monday morning,” Luckert said. “The new civil filing webpage makes that information available sooner to people who track new civil cases, with the understanding that a case is not created until the filings are accepted by the clerk.”

Kansas Civil Filings webpage

The Kansas Civil Filings webpage hosts documents after they are submitted, unless they are designated sealed. To designate a case or document as sealed, a filer must submit a motion to seal at the same time they submit the document to meet requirements in Supreme Court Rule 23.

Filings are not court records until accepted by clerk

Documents on the Kansas Civil Filings webpage are not court records until they are reviewed and accepted by the court clerk.

After the court clerk confirms a filing follows applicable rules, it is accepted and becomes a court record. Public court records are on the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal.

Documents available for three days

Documents remain on the Kansas Civil Filings webpage for three days, unless they are rejected by the court clerk under provisions in Supreme Court Rule 23(c).

Kansas Judicial Branch

Office of Judicial Administration

301 SW 10th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66612-1507

785-296-2256

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Kansas Recognized as an Innovation Champion by Consumer Technology Association

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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that Kansas has been recognized as an Innovation Champion, the highest-scoring category, in the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) 2025 Scorecard. This recognition highlights Kansas’ commitment to innovation, economic growth, and quality of life.

“Being named an Innovation Champion for the third time during my administration underscores our efforts to adopt policies that attract technological innovation across a variety of industries,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The advancements we’ve made in every part of our state demonstrate that Kansas is a premier state to live, work, and raise a family.”

CTA’s seventh edition of the U.S. Innovation Scorecard reviewed all 50 states by analyzing 54 indicators across 11 categories. Kansas is one of 12 states to receive the title of Innovation Champion and one of six that earned the honor on CTA’s previous Scorecard in 2023.

“This year’s U.S. Innovation Scorecard honorees prioritize technology infrastructure and create sophisticated solutions to empower innovation in their communities,” said CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio. “New innovations change the relationship between humans and technology, with advances in robotics, AI, smart home, and more improving the lives of millions of consumers.”

This year’s Scorecard features four new categories reflecting the expanding foundations required for technological innovation. The new categories assess:

Blockchain, which assesses state legislation on policies toward blockchain technologies.

Data Privacy, which measures indicators on businesses’ ability to innovate and compete without compromising sensitive data or legal clarity.

Grid Preparedness, which measures a state’s energy demand in comparison to its energy supply.

Manufacturing, which analyzes a state’s total number of manufacturers, its manufacturing percentage of GDP, and how it is attracting new manufacturing talent.

These new categories complement the seven categories carried over from the 2023 Scorecard, underscoring CTA’s intent to assess how states have continued to develop in key areas.

Learn more about CTA’s 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard here.

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Kansas launches the Accelerating Concept to Commercialization Program

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The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation is proud to announce the launch of the Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) program, an initiative aimed at fast-tracking innovative ideas to market-ready solutions. The program is designed to empower entrepreneurs, foster collaboration, maximize diverse resources, and support Kansas businesses to drive economic growth and create high-quality jobs in target industries.

“ACCEL-KS embodies Kansas’ bold commitment to supporting innovators and entrepreneurs by providing the tools, resources and collaborative network they need to create home-grown wealth and products throughout the state,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “By strengthening the pipeline from concept to commercialization, we are positioning our state as a hub for transformative technologies and additional economic growth.”

The Office of Innovation seeks to collaborate with existing incubators or innovation centers on Proof-of-Concept (PoC) programming. In partnership with Commerce, entities will be awarded up to $500,000 to develop and deliver a statewide PoC network. The awards require a 25% cash match.

“The ACCEL-KS partners will align with the Office of Innovation’s goals to accelerate the state’s innovation economy,” Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer Romaine Redman said. “Through this model, we are forging a partnership for excellence as we surround innovators and entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship and commercialization support needed to turn bold ideas into market-ready solutions.”

To be selected, innovation incubators and centers are required to outline a plan detailing how a statewide PoC program would work. The plans must be focused on identifying and supporting idea- and early-stage entrepreneurs through the development of high-impact PoC projects by providing technical assistance, mentorship, prototyping resources and commercialization support to innovators.

Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. May 9. Interested organizations are encouraged to attend one of two virtual information sessions scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, and 3:00 p.m. April 23. To register for the April 11 webinar, click here; for the April 23 session, click here.

For additional information or questions about the program, visit the ACCEL-KS website 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 was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.

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KS Supreme Court Nominating Commission accepting applications to fill vacancy

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Supreme Court Nominating Commission accepting applications to fill upcoming vacancy

TOPEKA—The Supreme Court Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court created when Justice Evelyn Wilson resigns July 4.

Wilson’s resignation triggers a merit-based nomination process that involves the Supreme Court Nominating Commission, which reviews nominees, and the governor, who makes the appointments.

Application process

The application form is available on the judicial branch website or from the clerk of the appellate courts office in the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka.

Only applications submitted on the application form will be accepted. An original and one copy of the application must be received by the appellate clerk’s office by noon Monday, May 12, 2025.

Applications may be hand-delivered or submitted by mail to:

Douglas T. Shima
Clerk of the Appellate Courts
Kansas Judicial Center
301 SW 10th Ave., Room 107
Topeka KS 66612-1507

Applications with an original signature may be emailed to [email protected]. Applications will not be accepted by fax.

Merit-based selection process

When there is a vacancy on the court, the Supreme Court Nominating Commission reviews applications and conducts public interviews of nominees. The commission narrows the nominee pool to three names that it sends to the governor. The governor chooses one nominee to appoint.

The nominating commission will announce when it convenes to interview applicants. Interviews are open to the public.

Nominating commission

The Supreme Court Nominating Commission has nine members. There is one lawyer and one nonlawyer from each of the state’s four congressional districts, plus one lawyer who serves as chairperson.

Nonlawyers are appointed by the governor. Lawyers are elected by other lawyers within their congressional districts. The chairperson is elected by lawyers statewide.

Eligibility requirements

A nominee for justice must be:

at least 30 years old; and
a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas and engaged in the practice of law for at least 10 years, whether as a lawyer, judge, or full-time teacher at an accredited law school.

Selection criteria

When the Supreme Court Nominating Commission reviews nominees for justice, they look at the person’s:

legal and judicial experience;
educational background;
character and ethics;
temperament;
service to the community;
impartiality; and
respect of colleagues.

Judicial conduct

Justices must follow the law and not be influenced by politics, special interest groups, public opinion, or their own personal beliefs.

Justices demonstrate their accountability by following a Code of Judicial Conduct—overseen by the Commission on Judicial Conduct—that establishes standards of ethical behavior. They also take an oath of office that includes swearing to support, protect, and defend the U.S. Constitution and Kansas Constitution.

Retention elections

After a new justice serves one year on the court, he or she must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the justice serves a six-year term.

Kansas Judicial Branch

Office of Judicial Administration

301 SW 10th Avenue

Topeka, KS 66612-1507

785-296-2256

kscourts.gov

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Whistleblower Protections to Local Government Employees Bill Signed

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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Whistleblower Protections to Local Government Employees

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2160, which establishes the Municipal Employee Whistleblower Act to extend legal protections for municipal employees who report or reveal unlawful or dangerous conduct.

“This bipartisan bill will enhance transparency and accountability in local government, ensuring that municipal employees can report wrongdoing without fear of retaliation,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Protecting whistleblowers is vital for maintaining public trust, safeguarding taxpayer resources, and promoting ethical governance.”

Historically, whistleblower protections have been limited to state and federal employees. These protections are aimed at protecting those who report misconduct or corruption from retaliatory actions. House Bill 2160 expands these protections, allowing government employees at the local level to report issues without fear of retaliation.

“I am pleased that stakeholders worked together on House Bill 2160 so that municipal employees will have the same whistleblower protections as state employees,” said Representative for House District 16 Linda Featherston. “This will help increase confidence in local government, which is a win for both Kansans and local government.”

By defining malfeasance and misappropriation as unlawful conduct, the legislation more effectively protects genuine whistleblowers who report legal violations. This clarification distinguishes whistleblowers from malcontents or disgruntled employees who are merely dissatisfied with an otherwise lawful decision or appropriation.

“Municipal employees don’t have to fear reprisal any more for exposing wrongdoing, unlawful behavior, or misappropriation of funds,” said Senate Vice President Tim Shallenburger. “This piece of legislation gives the necessary protection to those, who in good faith, bring to light what the government wants to keep in the dark.”

In addition to House Bill 2160, Governor Kelly also signed the following bipartisan bills:

Substitute for House Bill 2149: Modernizes state law around parallel generation, which entails the installation of solar panels on one’s home or business for the purpose of energy generation. The bill creates consumer protections for Kansas businesses and residents that are interested in installing rooftop solar, provides certainty to the solar industry and utilities, and will ultimately allow Kansans the opportunity for more energy independence.

Senate Substitute for House Bill 2054: Adjusts certain campaign contribution limits under the Campaign Finance Act.

House Bill 2206: Renames the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission to the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission and modernizes election law around political committees, cooperation and consent, and other topics.

Senate Bill 114: Authorizes nonpublic and virtual school students to participate in ancillary public-school activities.

House Bill 2050: Renames the Kansas Insurance Department to the Kansas Department of Insurance and makes the necessary updates in statute to implement this change. The bill also implements a number of technical changes impacting the insurance industry.

House Bill 2134: Updates the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) and Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) to ensure transparency and public accountability for government entities.

Senate Bill 241: Promotes workforce stability and protects employees and business owners from overly broad non-solicitation covenants.

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April 1 Fort Scott City Commission Meeting

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Public Appearances

Sean O’Brian from Good Old Days committee thanked the city for their help in reserving facilities, closing streets and approving the parade permit. The theme of the 44th annual Good Ol Days celebration is “crafting memories.” The celebration will be June 6-7.

Denise Needham spoke to the commission for approval of temporary road and parking lot closures at Riverfront park for the annual USD 234 Color Run from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 25.

Wastewater update

Director Scott Slater gave an update on the city water department: They have switched to liquid ammonia from gas ammonia for the safety of the operators. Matt Stalenbaumer, SCADA integrator, will come install and program that. A new hydro chlorine analyzer on the influent of the clear well was installed last week. New electric pole and box were installed on east water tower.

Max Daily, superintendent of water treatment plant, and Slater attended Kansas Rural Water Conference in Wichita last week and finished in the top 3 for best tasting water in Kansas. “Very pleased and very proud about that.”

The 2024 water usage report says that Fort Scott produced a little bit more than 787 million gallons of water, averaging about 2 million gallons a day. 2,332 hours were worked at the water treatment plant, manning it 20 hours a day.

Wastewater report

On March 13 the final AMS trailer pulled out of the 7 that had been there on Jan. 1. The plant installed a new mixer and aerator in the digester. Another aerator went down and needs replacing. Once that’s done, the digester will be fully functional. Another aerator is still needed for the number 2 holding basin.

Data collected: 503 annual soil sample test approved. Wet test for 2025 passed as well. In addition to regular monthly tests.

In 2024, 806.5 million gallons go through the wastewater treatment plant. They processed more than 1000 work orders. 1006 loads come into the lagoon from ADM. 1.67 million gallons of bio-solids were applied to the fields.

Commissioner Tracy Dancer and Mayor Timothy Van Hoeke expressed dismay at the information about the amount of BOD, Chemical Oxygen Demand average, and other data supplied by Slater.

ADM had a contract with the city to dump waste, which expired in December. They have continued to bring waste to the treatment plant since the start of 2025.

ADM brings trailers to dump at the plant, even when numbers are outside of safe ranges. Part of the problem is test results are three weeks out from the time the samples are taken.

City Manager Brad Matkin said the commission needs to give them direction regarding how to handle ADM.

“We don’t turn trucks back,” said Slater.

Commissioner Matthew Wells verified that ADM is penalized with fees for dumping loads that are over the limits specified in their contract.

Commissioner Dylan Olson expressed concern that this is still ongoing a year after he first brought it up. “Now we have increasing levels and AMS is gone. Are we going to be looking at a stinky town again?” “Yes,” answered Slater.

The BOD and COD won’t go down, said Matkin. ADM said it’s not their job to take care of our industrial lagoon.

“It’s a municipal lagoon that’s being used to dump industrial waste in,” said Scott Slater.

“They are proving time and time again that they are not going to honor what’s in the contract anyway,” said Dancer, citing a history of 15 months of nearly monthly violations in violation of the contract Fort Scott already had.

“I’m saying: It’s time to stop this,” said Matkin. Of ADM: “They cannot get their numbers under control. They’ve told us that.”

Industrial Waste income: $30-40,000 per month. In 2023 we were getting more than $2 million.

Slater said he would like to continue taking domestic loads from ADM, and selling them the effluent water they currently purchase from the city. The issue is the industrial waste.

“These figures are grotesque,” said Dancer.

Limits placed on ADM’s loads are based on what the plant can handle.

Wells wanted a contract that includes a new tank and chemicals, mechanical dredging of lagoons. If they won’t sign the contract, then then won’t do business with the city.

Matkin, Vanhoeke, and Slater are against a new tank.

Olson made the motion to temporarily, fully suspend receipt of all industrial waste loads until ADM comes to the table to negotiate and we have a contract in place that they are willing to honor. Wells voted “no,” the rest of the commission voted “yes.”

Unfinished Business

Approval to honor the $3000 demolition bid previously ordered for 323 W. Wall from Dave’s Demo. Commission approved the bid.

New Business

Public Hearings

Consideration of vacation of street and ally to the south at approximately 123 McCleverty Street at request of Alyssa Green and Derek States who own the four quadrants there, east and west of both ally and street. Norm Nation spoke on their behalf.

Wells was opposed to giving away that amount of land. Made motion to deny, seconded by Dancer, approved unanimously.

Status of 118 E. Wall Street

Codes Officer Leroy Kruger said phone conversations with the business owner and an insurance representative show they cannot find anyone to write a policy for them “with the red tag on it. They’re basically refusing to write a policy until that tag’s removed.”

Owner is willing to sign the paperwork from the city attorney, but he can’t fulfill it because he can’t get the insurance. No action was taken.

Consideration of resolution number 10-25 project authorization of the East National improvements

The item is a resolution that would authorize the construction of improvements to East National heading east from the cemetery to the railroad tracks. Estimated cost is $3,560,000. The resolution would authorize the city to issue bonds to finance all or a portion of the cost of those improvements. A grand from KDOT in the amount of $1 million towards the improvements, for construction costs only, is expected to cover part of the cost.

The resolution doesn’t require bonds but gives the authority to do that at some point in the future when it is most convenient for the city. The city would be responsible for the cost of the project beyond whatever funding KDOT provides.

“I would like to not go out for a bond myself,” said Matkin. They are looking at different ways to do this road, including using city crews to do some of the work. He would rather do the work in house and pay for it with street funds and storm water funds.

Olson moved to approve the resolution and it passed unanimously.

Truck Purchases

Tom spoke to the commissioners, saying that in the last snow storm they had multiple truck breakdowns, at one time getting down to one working truck. Upon inspection, it was show that two trucks have cracked frames and the hydraulics are so old there’s no parts. Two of the trucks are from 1993 and the other two are from 1999.

He wants to lease 4 Internationals for $150,000 per year and purchase for $1 each at the end of the 6 year contract. They come with plow, spreader, and a bigger engine.

Matkin said, “On the CIP we have an excavater, but we are going after the dump trucks right now.” With the money they are saving by not purchasing an excavator, the city could go after a steel drum roller and rubber tire roller, enabling asphalting.

Matkin suggested paying for it with waste water, streets, and water funds.

The city will sell old trucks for scrap. “They’re not safe to be on the streets,” said Tom.

Commission approved the lease and purchase of the four new trucks.

Food trucks

Matkin said that food truck season is starting. Fort Scott currently has an ordinance for solicitors, canvassers, and peddlers, but not exactly food trucks.

“We just want to make sure we’re fair, consistent, and accurate when we’re doing our codes and talking to people,” said Matkin

Norm Nation, brought an example of the city of Garnet, which is comparable in size to Fort Scott and has an ordinance they could model if the commission wants one.

Currently, food trucks must be registered with the Kansas Department of Health. In Fort Scott, food trucks should not be parked on public property.

Wells pointed out that some cities have designated areas that are for food trucks only, enabling them to be regulated more easily.

The commission instructed Matkin to collect more data to consider in creating an ordinance.

New Guns for Fort Scott Police

Police Chief Pickert wants to trade in the department’s current Glocks for new ones with red light sights. The funding is coming from drug recovery money. The last time they had new guns was 15 years ago. The Kaiser Police Supply low bid of $12,676 was approved by the commission.

STOPPED HERE

Consideration to sign litter to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Commissioner Wells spoke to the commissioners about the federal shut down of IMLS, which affects the local library and community college, including the loss of awarded grants that the current library budget is based on.

He asked the city commissioners to sign a letter asking that the IMLS be reopened to me sent to Senators Moran and Marshall and Representative Derek Schmidt.

There was a fairly heated discussion about the best way to influence government policy and the roll of city commissioners in trying to affect change by sending letters. 1:39

VanHoeke voted against the motion, but the rest of the commission approved it.

Reports and Comments

Brad Matkin, City Manager, spoke to the commissioners about ongoing problems with the 800 block of Eddie Street. Due to recurring issues with water leaks, the 8-inch main needs to be replaced and the street repaved with concrete. The city already has most of the supplies needed to do the repair. The street has been greatly damaged by water leaks in the last few years, most particularly one that was repaired during the April 1 commission meeting. Repair of the water main and street are urgent and must be done before other projects the city has planned.

Mid-American Baseball League has found a store front and will be opening end of April selling tickets and merchandise in Fort Scott.

Commissioner Comments

“I want to encourage all of our constituents to reach out to your commissioners and other elected officials and voice your concerns, desires, and how best we can represent you,” urged Commissioner Dancer.

Commissioner Olson said the citizens put the city commissioners here to speak up.

The meeting ended in executive session.

Government, Kansas

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Budget Bill

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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state’s budget, Senate Bill 125, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028.

“While I appreciate the bipartisan effort that went into crafting this bill, I remain concerned about the long-term fiscal impact this budget will have on our ability to invest in programs and services that Kansas families rely on, given that this budget will put the state in the red by Fiscal Year 2028,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I am also concerned that the Legislature will adjourn before the release of Consensus Revenue Estimates, meaning we won’t fully understand the fiscal impact of this budget until after the Legislature has left town.

“Despite my overall concerns, I appreciate that this budget includes funding for programs that improve state resources for Kansans. I will continue to prioritize fiscal responsibility and look forward to working with the Legislature to make commonsense investments that provide Kansans the resources they need to prosper without risking the future of our state.”

The budget:

Invests in Kansas’ Water Quality and Quantity: Senate Bill 125 adds another $6 million annual investment to safeguard Kansas’ water supply. It includes $1.75 million to increase state matching dollars to local conservation districts, $1 million for sorghum research, and $3 million for a pilot project to manage sedimentation in the John Redmond Reservoir and secure that critical water source.
Invests in Early Childhood and K-12 Education: The budget, as signed by Governor Kelly, fully funds K-12 education for a seventh consecutive year, providing additional funds for public schools across the state. Senate Bill 125 also invests an additional $10 million in special education state aid and $1.25 million to expand rural child care access.
Advances Kansas’ Economy: The budget includes nearly $50 million to support Kansas’ aviation industry, providing opportunities to continue the state’s historic success in economic development. The budget also includes funding attract innovative businesses in the cybersecurity and biotechnology industries to Kansas. Additionally, it allocates $1 million for rural remote workplaces to support our rural workforce.
Supports Higher Education: The budget includes more than $16 million to support student success and retention initiatives, more than $34 million in additional funding for community and technical colleges, and continues the state’s commitment to lowering costs for students through investments in need-based financial aid.
Bolsters Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services Funding: The bill increases funding for the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) waiver by allocating $14 million to offer services to 200 individuals and allocating $10.5 million to increase reimbursement rates for I/DD waiver providers in Fiscal Year 2026.

Governor Kelly also line-item vetoed aspects of the budget. Find more information and her veto messages here.

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Government, Kansas

Ten Bills in the Kansas Legislature

April 10, 2025 Submitted Story Leave a comment

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed Senate Bill 269, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2228, House Bill 2062, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2240, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2382, House Bill 2028, and Senate Bill 18. Governor Kelly also allowed House Bill 2056, Senate Bill 250, and House Bill 2263 to become law without her signature.

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Bill 269:

“I have proposed and supported tax cuts when they are implemented responsibly and benefit the people of Kansas, especially those who need it most. This bill ignores Kansas families at a time of rising costs and inflation in favor of hundreds of millions of dollars in giveaways to corporations and the wealthy.

“Make no mistake, should this bill become law, it will put the state back on the path toward the failed Brownback tax experiment: the four-day school weeks, the budget cuts, and the crumbling roads and bridges that came with it.

“The income tax cuts made possible by this bill could cost the state up to $1.3 billion annually. The triggers for those tax cuts are such that as soon as the state sees an uptick in revenue, taxes will be automatically cut regardless of any other economic factors or policy and budgetary considerations.

“We’ve been down this road before, and we can’t afford to go back to failed tax experiments and policies that will stifle economic opportunity for everyday Kansans and thwart efforts to ensure a sustainable water supply essential to our rural communities. I sincerely hope the Legislature listens to the people of Kansas and rethinks priorities on tax policy.

“Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto Senate Bill 269.”

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Substitute for House Bill 2228:

“As a strong supporter of local control, I believe that decisions around legal services should be handled by the local elected leaders who are on the ground and best know their communities’ needs. I do also believe there are times when the attorney general must work to safeguard the state’s interest in issues that cannot be adequately litigated by a local entity on behalf of the entire state.

“There should be additional work on this legislation to develop clearer language around the attorney general’s engagement. Also, the retroactivity language should be removed to eliminate the perception that this bill is targeted at a specific action rather than sound policy. Until those issues are addressed, I cannot sign this legislation.

“Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto Senate Substitute for House Bill 2228.”

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2062:

“At first glance, this bill may appear to be a proposal to support pregnant women and families.

“However, this bill is yet another attempt by special interest groups and extremist lawmakers to ignore the will of Kansans and insert themselves into the lives of those making private medical decisions. It is a place where this Legislature has become all too comfortable — particularly for those who espouse freedom from government overreach.

“The motives behind this bill are clear. Instead of helping pregnant women and families, the Legislature chose to pass a bill that connects the issue to a woman’s constitutional rights. This bill is a dismissal of the will of the majority of Kansans who voted overwhelmingly in 2022 to keep politicians out of the private medical decisions made between a woman and her doctor.

“Furthermore, the provisions of this bill are questionable, and it is surprising it has been put forward. There are legitimate worries surrounding its implications, and I encourage special interest groups and their legislative supporters to reflect on the broader impact of their actions.

“Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto House Bill 2062.”

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Substitute for House Bill 2240:

“Senate Substitute for House Bill 2240 is an unconstitutional overreach by the Legislature into the executive branch attempting to create an unlawful administration of the state’s Medicaid program with the legislative branch.

“Our doctrine of independent governmental branches is firmly entrenched in the United States and Kansas constitutional law and significant intrusion by one branch into the duties of another has been held to be unlawful. There is little question in my mind that this represents such an intrusion.

“Additionally, we estimate that the process established in this bill would require hundreds of hours of taxpayer-funded work and research by legislative staff to implement even the most basic of changes. Since the federal government issues various administrative changes almost daily, it jeopardizes the very functioning of the underlying programs.

“Thousands of Kansans rely on these programs, including children, pregnant women, individuals with disabilities, and low-income seniors. This bill and the subsequent backlog that it would create threatens food and medical assistance benefits for our most vulnerable Kansans at a time of increased inflation and overall financial uncertainty.

“Kansas already has very strict eligibility rules and significant verification requirements for these programs. For these reasons and many more, I cannot and will not support this bill.

“Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto Senate Substitute for House Bill 2240.”

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Substitute for House Bill 2382:

“This bill is convoluted, manipulative, and wrong for a number of reasons.

“It undermines the authority of the Kansas State Board of Education and local school boards, who are vested with the duty and responsibility to set and enforce curricula for our schools, no matter the subject.

“The Board, teachers, and administrators put in significant effort to create curricula and lesson plans. This legislation undermines their autonomy and replaces the expertise of trained professionals with the desires of special interest groups and the politicians that enable them.

“Additionally, this bill fails to establish standards to ensure the information included in the program is evidence-based. But it is not surprising, as the goal of this bill is not to educate developing and impressionable young minds – it is to push a specific agenda without proper research to back it up.

“As policy makers and parents, we should demand that our children are provided with high-quality, relevant, researched, and age-appropriate educational experiences free from ideological prejudice. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2382 falls short of that goal. For these reasons, I cannot and will not support this bill.

“Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto Senate Substitute for House Bill 2382.”

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2028:

“While this bill touches on a variety of hunting and fishing issues, I am particularly concerned with how this bill severely limits non-Kansas residents from hunting waterfowl on public lands. More specifically, this prohibition could have a detrimental impact on the prosperity of our communities and businesses by denying the many positive outcomes from the economic activity generated by non-residents coming into our state for hunting purposes.

“I will not support a bill that could harm the economic vitality of rural Kansas communities across the state.

“Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto House Bill 2028.”

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Bill 18:

“While the issuance of specialty state license plates for nonprofit organizations rarely produces controversy, Senate Bill 18 was amended to funnel revenue generated by the royalties from these license plates to a 501(c)(4) entity that engages in political and state legislative campaigns.

“Official government-issued license plates should not be used by organizations to generate revenue that can be redirected by organizations for political purposes. Individuals are free to donate to any candidate or cause they choose, but using government-issued license plates for that purpose creates a dangerous precedent and does not serve a valid, justifiable public service. Simply put, it doesn’t pass the smell test, which is why I cannot and will not support it.

“Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto Senate Bill 18.”

The following statement is from Governor Kelly regarding allowing House Bill 2056 to become law without her signature:

“While this bill cleans up some of the ambiguity and uncertainty regarding the crime of impersonating an election official, it is still unclear about what actions are prohibited. It uses the term “engaging in conduct” but only provides one specific example, making it still difficult to discern what is allowed and what could lead to criminal charges.

“Kansans should be given every opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote, and I have concerns this bill would have a chilling effect on organizations that support voter engagement.  This is an ambiguity either the courts or the Legislature need to fix.

“This bill will become law without my signature, and I hope in the future the Legislature can provide greater clarity to protect Kansans’ constitutional right to vote.”

The following statement is from Governor Kelly regarding allowing Senate Bill 250 to become law without her signature:

“This bill gives Kansans with debilitating disease the option to make choices about their medical care. Now I think it’s time for the Legislature to finally legalize medical Marijuana, giving the Kansans suffering from chronic pain or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and children suffering with Dravet’s Syndrome (epilepsy) the choice of the treatment they and their doctors determine best suits their needs.”

Governor Kelly also allowed House Bill 2263 to become law without her signature.

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