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Bourbon County, Government

Unapproved Minutes of the Special Uniontown City Council Meeting on August 14

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The Special Council Meeting on August 14, 2025 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 5:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, Savannah Pritchett, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting, Interim City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

Purpose of meeting is to hire/appoint non-elected personnel.

 

Motion by Stewart, Second by Kelly, Approved 4-0 to hire Haley Arnold for City Clerk position to start September 2, 2025 with 90 day probationary period

 

 

Moved by Kelly, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 5:07PM

Bourbon County, Government

Unapproved Uniontown City Council Minutes of the Meeting On August 12

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The 2026 Budget Hearing and Regular Council Meeting on August 12, 2025 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Matt Kelly, Judy Cassidy, Haley Arnold, Leah Hall, Regan Bryant, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, and City Treasurer/Interim City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

2026 Budget Hearing –no citizens in attendance.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 4-0 to adopt the 2026 Budget as presented

 

2026 Budget Hearing closed.

 

CITIZENS REQUEST

None

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Johnson presented the July 2025 Treasurer’s Report.  Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $249,350.12, Receipts $26,400.57, Transfers Out $3,024.00, Expenditures $26,745.44, Checking Account Closing Balance $245,981.25. Bank Statement Balance $254,478.97, including Checking Account Interest of $53.64, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $8,497.72, Reconciled Balance $245,981.25.  Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $38,287.32, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $22,987.37, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $45,153.41, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $352,409.35. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $424.17, and Utility CDs $1,273.42 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $1,697.59.  Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of July 2025, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0.  July Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,622.00 for Total Transfers of $3,024.00.  Net Loss for the month of July $3,368.87, Year-to-Date Net Loss $17,882.49.  Budget vs Actual Gas Fund YTD Revenue $98,877.38 (73.4%), Expenditures $73,404.11 (48.1%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $20,424.04 (54.9%), Expenditures $32,494.65 (70.5%); Water Fund YTD Revenue $64,418.94 (52.0%), Expenditures $68,270.29 (42.8%); General Fund YTD Revenue $100,366.09 (67.0%), Expenditures $153,430.62 (71.8%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $3,886.52 (53.5%), Expenditures $3,047.95 (42%).  The August 2025 payables to date in the amount of $38,721.19 were presented.  The invoices from KMGA and Johnson Vaughn, PA have not been received by noon meeting day.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Ervin, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0, to approve Consent Agenda:

  • Minutes of July 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, July 19, 2025 Special Meeting, July 19, 2025 Budget Worksession, and July 21, 2025 Special Meeting
  • Treasurer’s Reports, Monthly Profit & Loss by Class Report & Appropriations Report

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan reported that letters will be sent to 201 Fulton St for tall grass/weeds (clerk will try to find an address), 101 Washington St has mowed but still needs to address backyard.  It was brought to his attention that 401 Sherman has tall grass/weeds in ditches and backyard and possible junk vehicles and 306 Hill St has a junk vehicle in driveway.  Letters will also be sent to those two addresses.  A vehicle has been parked on the easement in the 400 block of Washington St for quite some time now.  He will investigate.

 

Superintendent Rich informed the council the outlets for food trucks/vendors on the north side of the park are not working for food trucks.  Matt Kelly, Kelly Electric, was asked which ones are 50AMP and 30AMP.  He will check and mark them.  He came back later in the meeting and reported that there are no 50AMP.  He will present a quote to install two 50AMP near the breaker boxes.  He also left business cards to give to vendors if they are having trouble with the outlets.

Rich also reported that the grease gun for the gas valves is not working properly and the company we purchased from no longer works on them.  He presented a quote for a new gun and repair kit.  Interim Clerk Johnson reported that the current guns have been repaired in 2008, replaced with reconditioned ones in 2013, and repaired again in 2015.  Ervin asked about the warranty for a new gun.  Rich was unsure, but would check.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0 to buy a new Valtex 1400 Lubrication Gun 10M with hose and gauge for price quoted

 

Clerk Johnson reported a dog at large complaint received on 8/7 but complainant would not describe the dog or location of the incident.

Council was presented with the draft 2024 Audit.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 4-0 to accept audit as presented.

 

She asked about fall citywide cleanup.  Cleanup will be August 25-28.  When order, ask if we order two dumpsters, could we get another if needed.  Since there is no billing to go out before cleanup, she will distribute flyers to Union Station, Post Office, and Union State Bank and post at City Hall and community bulletin board.

 

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – someone painted “CLEAN DRAIN DRY” on fishing dock.  It was suggested that if may have been Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.  Interim Clerk Johnson will check with Don George, KDWPT biologist.

Councilwoman Kelly – nothing

Councilwoman Pemberton – nothing

Councilwoman Pritchett – absent

Councilman Stewart – nothing

Mayor Jurgensen – nothing

 

OLD BUSINESS

SEED Grant – Treasurer Johnson received an email requesting clarification on the Amazon invoices breakdown between the different projects.

 

FEMA Flooding (DR4800) Project – Had a conference call with FEMA and DKEM on August 6.  FEMA will provide weekly updates on progress of project through the system.  Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD) on Project Rip Rap has been reviewed, signed and submitted.  There was discussion on going ahead with the ditch/culvert work on 2nd St.  Marbery was the low bid for all four components.  If he does not get all of them there will be a $750 mobilization charge added to his bid.  He is still the lowest bidder with the addition.  Council agreed to start the 2nd St ditch/culvert work with Marbery as the contractor.

 

Sidewalk Project – Rogers & Sons started on August 5.  Mayor Jurgensen said the cost to break up & haul off concrete slab on 210 Sherman is $2,000 and he authorized that addition to project.

 

Park Electric (south side) – lines have been laid but outlets have not been installed.  Joe George volunteered to smooth dirt and seed the excavation area.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Motion by ­­­­­­­­Ervin, Second by ­­­­­­­Kelly, Approved 4-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to discuss applicants and conduct interviews for non-elected personnel position, the open meeting to resume at 10:40PM

 

Cassidy called in at 8:30PM, out at 8:35PM, Arnold called in at 8:36PM, out at 8:59PM, Hall called in at 9:00PM, out at 9:11PM, Bryant called in at 9:12PM, out at 9:43PM, Johnson called in at 9:52PM, out at 10:15PM.

 

Open meeting resumed at 10:40PM.  No action from executive session.

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 10:40PM

Government

US Representative Derek Schmidt Newsletter

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Friends,

 

Our extended District Work Period is in full swing. I was home in Kansas last week, speaking with the folks I’m blessed to represent across the Second District.

Removing Big Government from Kansans’ Lives

I’ve repeatedly cited the Congressional Review Act (CRA) as an incredibly important tool to remove the intrusion of big government from Kansans’ lives. The CRA allows Congress to remove any federal rule within 60 legislative days of its enactment, a period known as the “CRA lookback window.” After a disapproval resolution is introduced, it must be approved by both chambers of Congress before being signed by the President.

 

Earlier this year, I introduced the Congressional Review Reform Act (CRRA). My legislation would eliminate the CRA’s 60 legislative day lookback period, allowing Congress to disapprove of any federal agency rule, regardless of when it was implemented.

 

Last week, Nick Clifford of the Pacific Legal Foundation – a group who “defends Americans’ liberties against government overreach and abuse” – penned an excellent op-ed in support of my legislation.

As Mr. Clifford aptly points out, there are several major issues with the CRA in its current form. First, it’s confusing: “experts struggle to pinpoint exactly when it opens and closes, since it’s determined by congressional parliamentarians.” The Biden Administration issued a staggering 1,406 federal agency rules from August 16, 2024-January 20, 2025. Moving the start of the looback period up or back by just one day could have MASSIVE implications on Congress’s ability to provide an important check on the Executive’s power.

 

Second, using the CRA is often difficult because it requires a Presidential signature to take effect. If Congress holds differing beliefs from the President, it “can only effectively disapprove of executive actions with a veto-proof majority.” In today’s political climate, achieving a 2/3 majority in both chambers is incredibly difficult, if not impossible. Congress should have lawmaking power regardless of who lives in the White House.

 

Since its creation in 1996, the CRA has only been used to overturn 36 rules. In that time period, the number of pages in the Federal Register has increased by roughly 40,000. Congress has Article I power and obligation to make federal laws; it should not be this difficult for us to overturn regulations imposed by unelected bureaucrats. My legislation would provide an important fix for these issues and return lawmaking power to where it belongs: the people.

The Wall That Heals

This past week, the Wall that Heals visited the Second District. The Wall is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, that bears the name of nearly 60,000 heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice or were reported missing during the conflict, including hundreds of Kansans. I had the opportunity to visit on Thursday.

The Wall is a solemn reminder that freedom isn’t free. It’s also a call to action for those in government to ensure our nation is honoring its promises to those who’ve served. We remain committed to keeping those promises; in fact, the House recently advanced the annual appropriations bill that provides funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our legislation makes historic investments in veterans’ care by increasing funding levels from fiscal year 2025, ensuring former servicemembers have access to the full scope of benefits they’ve earned.

 

Thank you to all those in Kansas and across our great country who have answered the call to defend our nation. We owe you a debt of gratitude we will never be able to repay.

Supporting Kansas Farmers & Ranchers

The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” contains huge wins for farmers and ranchers across Kansas. The version of the bill signed into law by President Trump improves crop insurance affordability, strengthens farm safety net programs, protects America’s farmers from foreign competition, and roots out waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

 

Though Congress delivered wins to our farmers before leaving for our extended district work period, we MUST pass the long overdue Farm Bill when we return to Washington. I recently joined KVOE to discuss how important it is to enact this legislation and what I hope to see included.

I truly believe there’s a large appetite for a bipartisan farm bill on Capitol Hill. Everyone recognizes how important it is to provide long-term stability to our nation’s agricultural producers. As my colleagues and I work to provide our farmers and ranchers with increased foreign market access, we must ensure they have the resources they need to succeed at home. Simply kicking the can down the road – which Congress has done for years – doesn’t cut it. I’m committed to passing a comprehensive package that ensures those who feed, clothe, and fuel our country can achieve both short- and long-term success.

Summer Interns

Thank you to Jackson, Fayaz, and Halle, who recently completed their internships with my office!

All three of these Kansans worked hard to provide the people of the Second District with excellent service all summer. I’m truly grateful for their dedication; they certainly have bright futures ahead of them!

 

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for an internship in my office, please click here.

Though it often seems like there’s a lot going on – and there is – I’d ask you to remember this: your representatives in government – including myself – are working hard to enact the changes you expect us to. Progress can seem slow at times, but I truly feel we’re well on our way to righting the ship and restoring our nation’s greatness.

As always, my office is here to serve you. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Be sure to also follow me on social media at the links below for timely updates from my office.

 

It’s an incredible honor to represent our Second Congressional District in Congress!

Sincerely,

Derek Schmidt

Member of Congress

Washington D.C. Office
1223 Longworth

House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Topeka Office

3550 SW 5th St.

Suite B

Topeka, KS 66606

Pittsburg Office

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Pittsburg, KS  66762
 

Fort Scott, Government

Agenda For the FS City Commission on August 19

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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

August 19, 2025  –  6:00 P.M.

 

 

  1.     Call to Order/Roll Call
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

III.       Invocation

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Consent Agenda
  3. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1390-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of July 23, 2025 – August 12, 2025 – $662,802.14
  4. Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting of July 30, 2025; Special Meeting of August 4, 2025; and Regular Meeting of August 5, 2025.
  5. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Invoice No. 18159 – 21-303 – Davis Lift Station – Addendum No. 4 ($11,600.00) and Addendum No. 5 ($18,600.00) – Total $30,3200.00
  6. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Invoice No. 18141 – EEI No. 25-12 – East National Project Phase I – Survey 100% ($6,400.00) and Preliminary Design 12.5% ($12,937.50) – Total $19,337.50
  7. Request to Pay – Cardinal Sitework – Application for Payment No. 2 (FINAL) – Charles Street Lift Station EEI No. 24-003B – $3,587.45
  8. July Financials

 

  1. Public Comment

VII.      Appearances

  1. Rachel Carpenter – Tourism Report
  2. Thomas Metcalf Jr. – 3rd Annual Sons of American Legion Car Show – August 30, 2025 – Request for Temporary Street Closure – National Ave. between Oak St. and Pine St.

 

VIII.   Unfinished Business

Public Hearing:

  1. Planning Commission Case No. 1052 – Conditional Use Permit – 2400 S. Main – Amazon Storage Unit – Recommended by Planning Commission on July 9, 2025 – Tabled from August 5, 2025
  2. Vacation of Alley – Lewis Nihiser – Revisit requested by City Commission

 

Action Items:

  1. A. Consideration of Appointment of (1) Member for FSHPRC – Tabled from August 5,

2025  – L. Dillon

 

  1. Consideration of Resolution No. 9-2025 RESOLUTION AND NOTICE OF HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE AT 121 S. MARGRAVE – Tabled from April 15, 2025

 

  1. New Business
  2. Consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness – Gordon Parks Mural at Main & Wall (Wilder House Building) – Approved by Design Review Board – L. Dillon
  1. Consideration of Fort Scott Developer Partnership Incentive Package 2026 – L. Dillon
  2. Consideration of Sales Tax Ballot Question – B. Matkin
  3. Discussion with Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Requested by M. Wells

 

  1. Reports and Comments
  2. Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bourbon County, Government, Schools

USD235 New Teachers, Goals, and Construction Projects in 2025

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Vance Eden from the district’s website.
Students start school in USD235, Uniontown, on August 20.
“We anticipate enrollment numbers being similar to what it was last year,” said Superintendent Vance Eden. “We frequently see fluctuations in enrollment all the way through the first week of school, though.”
This year, there is a new athletic director/assistant principal, Megan Mason.
Additionally, the following new teachers are: Aidan Abandon, high school history; Jennifer Ziegler, high school English; Cole Criss, junior/senior high physical education; Lauren Shinn, 6th grade; and Dallas Masoner, 6th grade.
The teachers in new assignments this year are Jenny Covey, 3rd grade; Rose Gauthier, 2nd grade; and Haley Troutman, Kindergarten.
“The kindergarten through 8th grade have new math resources this year, and there is a sprinkling of new supplementary materials throughout the district,” Eden said.
“A noteworthy item, the new ag shop will provide students with a better learning and shop space,” Eden said. “We are excited for what this can mean for the (agriculture) program.”
“For pre-kindergarten, we opened enrollment to three-year-old students who meet the necessary criteria for participation. We are excited to provide this opportunity to families and those young learners.”
“The district has adopted six goals as part of this year’s strategic plan.  Those include:
  • 1.5-  Conduct a thorough review of literacy and math proficiency rates K-12 to determine successes, trends, and potential gaps.
  • 1.8- Conduct a review of discipline policies and align them and their implementation to district objectives of clarity, consistency, and accountability.
  • 2.3-  Support staff development efforts through shadowing other educators in other districts.
  • 2.8-  Develop additional ways to utilize hands-on and experiential learning opportunities.
  • 3.4-  Develop additional ways to recognize students who are consistently meeting specific expectations.
  • 3.6-  Increase timely, consistent, and effective communication between schools and families. Consider options with apps, newsletters, and additional surveys for input.”
“Aside from that, the district will be completing all of the relevant construction projects related to the passing of the bond  (last year approved by constituents) over the next year. Timelines for those individual projects vary.”
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD234 Board of Education Agenda For August 11

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

August 11, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY

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

                                    07-14-25

            4.2       Financials – Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – July 18, 2025 –  $1,681,850.38

4.5       Activity Funds Accounts

4.6       USD 234 Gifts

4.7       Resolution 25-08 – Remove Bank Signers

4.8       Resolution 25-09 – Add Bank Signers

5.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            5.1       Superintendent’s Report (Destry)  

5.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report (Zach)

            5.3       Assistant Superintendent’s Report (Terry)

            5.4       Special Education Director’s Report

 

6.0       New Business

6.1       2025-26 High School Handbook (Action) Handbook Edits

6.2       Parent Expectation Policy (Action)

            6.3       2025-2026 Preliminary Budget Report with Needs Assessment (Info only)

6.4       2025-2026 Preliminary Budget Presentation

6.5       Audit Contract with Diehl, Banwart, and Bolton, CPA’s, P.A.  (Action)

6.6       MOU for IT Services between USD 234 and City of Fort Scott (Action)

6.7       All-Weather Track Structural Spray Bids (Action)

6.8       Purchase of Transit Van (Action)

 

7.0       Public Forum

8.0       Other Business – Personnel Matters – Time __________

8.1       Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

8.2       Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

8.3       Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)        

 

9.0       Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time)            David Stewart, President

Government, Kansas

Today From The Kansas Supreme Court

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Today from the Kansas Supreme Court:

Appeal No. 125,999: Sarah E. Tharrett, as Successor Trustee of the Roxine Poznich Revocable Trust v. David T. Everett

 

Summary calendar. No oral argument.

 

The Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part the Court of Appeals judgment that dismissed Everett’s appeal due to acquiescence to the Bourbon County District Court judgment. The Court of Appeals held that Everett had acquiesced to the district court’s closure of the trust by accepting his distribution check. The Court of Appeals further held that it did not have jurisdiction to award Tharrett her attorney fees on appeal based on its reading of Kaelter v. Sokol, 301 Kan. 247, 340 P.3d 1210 (2015). On appeal, Everett argued that the district court judgment was void for lack of due process or that an exception to acquiescence doctrine applied. In a unanimous decision written by Justice Caleb Stegall, the Supreme Court held that when a trust beneficiary accepts the distribution awarded to them, they cannot then take an inconsistent position and challenge the amount distributed on appeal. Furthermore, due process violations do not necessarily void a judgment. Due process violations that completely undermine personal jurisdiction void a judgment, but that situation was not present here. No exception to acquiescence applied. Therefore, the Court of Appeals correctly dismissed the merits for lack of jurisdiction. However, the Supreme Court found there was a live controversy as to fees, so it awarded Tharrett $11,320 in attorney fees.

Appeal Nos. 126,718 and 126,719: In the Interests of K.W.D. and E.L.D., Minor Children

 

Appeal Nos. 126,718 and 126,719 archived oral argument

 

The Leavenworth County District Court terminated Father’s parental rights to two minor children who were adjudicated as children in need of care and remained in state custody for an extended period while Father was incarcerated. The Court of Appeals affirmed on grounds of Father’s unfitness due to incarceration. On review, a majority of the Supreme Court agreed the district court had not erred in terminating Father’s parental rights on this basis. In a decision written by Justice Melissa Standridge, the majority explained that in assessing the likelihood parental unfitness will change in the foreseeable future, the inquiry does not end merely because the underlying condition has a defined endpoint. Rather than simply determining whether the parent will be physically available, the majority held the critical question is whether the parent will be able to care properly for the child in a time frame consistent with the child’s best interests. In dissent, Justices Caleb Stegall and K.J. Wall would find that Father’s parental rights were improperly terminated based on his incarceration since Father had a designated release date and his condition of unfitness was likely to change in the foreseeable future.

This case was argued before the Supreme Court at its April 29, 2025, special session in the Logan Intergenerational Family Education Center in Logan.

 

Appeal No. 127,534: State of Kansas vs. Stanton Holt

 

Appeal No. 127,534 archived oral argument

 

The Supreme Court affirmed the Geary County District Court judgment that denied Holt’s motion for postconviction DNA testing pursuant to K.S.A. 21-2512. Holt was convicted of more than 60 offenses including two counts of first-degree murder following a string of 1993 burglaries. In 2020, Holt motioned for additional testing of blood-stained exhibits. He alleged that new DNA testing techniques could show that the biological material on the exhibits was solely his DNA. However, the district court denied Holt’s motion following an evidentiary hearing because the exhibits had been stored in such a manner that would materially undermine the scientific accuracy of any testing, specifically due to concerns with the chain of evidence, handling of, and the physical condition of the exhibits. In a decision written by Justice Caleb Stegall, a unanimous Court held that additional testing of corrupted exhibits would be inconclusive and any results from additional testing could not be exculpatory, as required by K.S.A. 21-2512(c).

Case No. 128,150: In the Matter of Paul F. Good

 

Case No. 128,150 archived oral argument

 

Good engaged in a series of actions from 2021 through 2023 in which his alcohol use played a role. These actions resulted in law enforcement intervention and several criminal convictions. Disciplinary proceedings were initiated. During the course of those proceedings, he sent a series of emails to the disciplinary administrator and other attorneys containing implicit threats of harm and asserting he was suffering from a terminal illness, which was not true. This conduct, in addition to other violations of disciplinary rules, led the Supreme Court to impose a sanction of indefinite suspension from the practice of law in Kansas.

Case No. 128,447: In the Matter of Thomas C. McDowell

 

Case No. 128,447 archived oral argument

 

The Supreme Court suspended McDowell indefinitely from the practice of law after finding multiple violations of the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct. The Court found that McDowell failed to file a will with the court and upon learning of his omission, proceeded to bully his client into submitting a false affidavit with the court to attempt tardy admission of the will even though that could expose the client to liability. He further engaged in a pattern of conduct to cover up his shortcomings for over four years. This resulted in the client losing approximately $155,000 he would have otherwise inherited from his parents. Furthermore, the client did not pursue a malpractice suit because McDowell did not have malpractice insurance. The Court held that it would consider reinstatement only after McDowell had made full restitution of $155,000 to the client.

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Bourbon County, Government

Uniontown City Council Agenda Packet for August 12

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City of Uniontown Council Meeting at 7 p.m. on August 12 at City Hall.

 

attachments:

2025 Financials

-July 2026 Budget

AT ________ by _____________________________

ROLL CALL:  ___ Jess Ervin ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Savannah Pritchett

 ___ Bradley Stewart

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

2026 Budget Hearing

 

At 8PM, regardless of where we are in the meeting, Motion by _____________, Second by   __________, Approved ______, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to interview applicants of non-elected personnel position, the open meeting to resume at ____________.

 

CITIZENS REQUESTS

 

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Sally Johnson – Financial reports

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of July 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, July 19, 2025 Special Meeting, July 19, 2025 Budget Worksession, and July 21, 2025 Special Meeting
  2. July Treasurers Report, Profit & Loss by Class Report & August Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Codes Enforcement:  Doug Coyan

 

 

Superintendent:  Bobby Rich

Park Food Truck Outlets

 

 

Clerk Report:

Dog complaint on 8/7.  Chased by dog while riding bicycle with her dog.  Wants to know why “everyone” sees dogs running at large but does nothing about it.  Would not give description of dog or location of “attack”.

 

 

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilman Kelly –

Councilwoman Pemberton –

Councilwoman Pritchett –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

 

OLD BUSINESS

SEED Grant –

 

FEMA Flooding–Had a conference call with FEMA and KDEM on August 6.  Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD on Project Rip Rap (DR4800) has been reviewed and signed

 

Sidewalk – Rogers & Sons started on August 5.

 

Park electric – Completed, smoothed, and seeded.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

Motion by _____________, Second by   __________, Approved ______, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to discuss applicants of non-elected personnel position, the open meeting to resume at ____________.

 

 

ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________

 

Attachments:

07212025 Special Meeting

07192025 Special Meeting

07192025 Budget Worksession

07082025 Regular Minutes