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Agenda for the Bourbon County Commission on January 23
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Nelson Blythe
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
January 23, 2024 5:30 p.m.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 1/8/2024
- Approval of Payroll Totaling $290,106.71
- Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $539,504.23
- Approval of November Financials
- Public Comments
- Department Updates
- Public Works
- CFO
- County Clerk
- Jennifer Hawkins, County Clerk
- Selection of Chairman 2024
- Audit Contract
- REDI/Legacy Health Announcement
- Justin Meeks-Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(4)
- Commission Comments
- Adjourn Meeting
Executive Session Justifications:
KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the
attorney-client relationship.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the
representative(s) of the body or agency.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual proprietorships
KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting
would jeopardize such security measures.
The Bourbon County Commission Agenda for January 22
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Nelson Blythe
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
January 22, 2024 5:30 p.m.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 1/8/2024
- Approval of Payroll Totaling $290,106.71
- Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $539,504.23
- Approval of November Financials
- Public Comments
- Department Updates
- Public Works
- CFO
- County Clerk
- Jennifer Hawkins, County Clerk
- Selection of Chairman 2024
- Audit Contract
- REDI/Legacy Health Announcement
- Justin Meeks-Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(4)
- Commission Comments
- Adjourn Meeting
Attachments:
Accounts Payable 1-12-2024 P13
Executive Session Justifications:
KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the
attorney-client relationship.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the
representative(s) of the body or agency.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual proprietorships
KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting
would jeopardize such security measures.
FS City Agenda for January 23
WORK SESSION: Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 5:00PM – Contractors board discussion
CITY COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.
January 23, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call – Quorum = 3
III. Pledge of Allegiance – T. Dancer
- Invocation – B. Matkin
- Approval of Agenda
- Proclamation
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2023, and January 9, 2024
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1352-A – $1,136,092.65
- Request to Pay – Bennett, Inc. –Project No. 23-005B – Infantry Substation Sanitary Sewer Relocation – Payment Application No. 3 — $104,165.51.
- Request to Pay – Bennett, Inc. – Project No. 23-005B – Infantry Substation Sanitary Sewer Relocation – Payment Application No. 4 (Final) – $40,964.70 – Substantial Completion Certificate to come from J. Dickman after walk through
- Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-031B – Fort Scott Pavilion – Application for Payment No. 4 – $29,468.65.
- Request to Pay – Environmental Process Equipment Company (EPEC) – Invoice #01162401 – UV Upgrade at WWTP – Final Payment – (remaining 10% of $318,378.00) – $31,837.80.
- December Financials
VII. Public Comment: Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda
and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.
VIII. Old Business:
- Consideration to combine Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals – tabled from January 9, 2024, for legal counsel.
- Consideration of Resolution No. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A – tabled from January 9, 2024, B. Hart suggests additional information.
- Discussion of City Commission Representative to the Fort Scott Public Library
- Appearances:
- Michael Hoyt: Charter Ordinance 31
- New Business:
- Public Hearings:
- Consideration of Case No. 1042 – Vacation of E. 21st Street – Marvin A. Lewis – Not recommended by Planning Commission January 10, 2024. Alternative plan was offered for Commission to consider – L. Kruger/Codes
- Consideration of Case No. 1044 – Zoning Change and Special Use Permit – 1601 E. Wall – Travis Sawyer – Recommended by Planning Commission January 10, 2024.
- Action Items:
- Consideration of permission to search for replacement staff vehicle that was allocated in 2023 Capital Improvement Plan – Bruner
- Discussion of Streets Advisory Board Ordinance Changes
- Consideration of Letter of Interest – Streets – Robert Hassig
- Consideration of 2024 REDI Contract
- Approval of Cost Plus Net Fee Agreement for (Preliminary) Engineering Services – Project No. 06-KA-6898-01 – KDOT CCLIP-US 54 Project Phase I and II – Dickman
- Discussion of Work Session – Contractors’ Advisory Board
- Reports and Comments:
- City Manager Comments:
- Engineering Comments:
- Commissioners Comments:
– M. Guns
– M. Wells
– T. VanHoecke
– D. Olson
– T. Dancer
- City Attorney Comments:
- Executive Session:
XII. Adjourn:
Governor Kelly’s Medicaid Expansion Proposal Introduced in Both Chambers of State Legislature
TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly’s commonsense proposal to expand Medicaid to 150,000 additional Kansans, the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act, was introduced into both chambers of the Kansas legislature. Governor Kelly then called for hearings on the bill in both chambers by Kansas Day, January 29.
“It’s easy to sum up the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act: health care coverage for 150,000 Kansans, cost savings for everyone else. We protect our rural hospitals, and Kansas taxpayers pay nothing extra,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “The legislature should listen to the over 70% of Kansans who support Medicaid Expansion and give this bill a hearing by Kansas Day.”
The bill was introduced in the House Appropriations Committee by Representative Vic Miller and in the Senate Ways and Means Committee by Senator Pat Pettey.
“Medicaid expansion is not only popular, but it saves lives, creates jobs, and saves our rural hospitals. Hardworking Kansans shouldn’t die because of legislative inaction,” said House Minority Leader Vic Miller. “I’m happy to introduce this bill – again – and encourage my colleagues across the aisle to finally join us. Expanding Medicaid is the definition of a win for Kansas.”
“I introduced the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act into committee today because, by expanding Medicaid to 150,000 additional Kansans, we can support our hospitals, grow our nurses and doctors, and provide relief for Kansans shouldering the burden of rising healthcare costs,” said Senator Pat Pettey, Kansas Senate District 6. “My fellow legislators should hold a hearing on the bill by Kansas Day so we can get one step closer to expanding Medicaid once and for all.”
Republican legislators joined in calling for a hearing on the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act by Kansas Day.
“I appreciate that this bill has been introduced and it makes sense to give legislators the opportunity to debate this bill,” said Senator Brenda Dietrich, Kansas Senate District 20. “Medicaid Expansion has been a significant issue for our hospitals and workforce – we should debate its pros and cons in a hearing as soon as possible.”
“When a bipartisan approach was taken on a Medicaid Expansion bill in 2020, we held a hearing. It’s been 4 years and many of our newest legislators don’t know where they stand because they’ve never heard an actual debate,” said Representative Susan Concannon, Kansas House District 107. “I believe it’s time to hear from all sides to make an informed decision for the people of Kansas.”
“It’s abundantly clear that my fellow legislators want to debate Medicaid Expansion,” said Senator Carolyn McGinn, Kansas Senate District 31. “Instead of litigating the issue in an unrelated budget briefing, we should hold a hearing on the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act so all sides can present their point of view.”
“I support Medicaid Expansion and so do many of my constituents” said Representative David Younger, Kansas House District 124. “Kansans elect us to reflect their values, grow our economy, and support our businesses. One way to do that is by getting Medicaid expanded this session.”
“We can no longer ignore the state of our hospitals and health care workforce in rural Kansas,” said Senator John Doll, Kansas Senate District 39. “That’s why I urge my colleagues to hold a hearing on Medicaid Expansion by Kansas Day, so the legislature can debate and move forward on a solution to get 150,000 more Kansans affordable health care.”
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Commerce Expands Funding Opportunities for Arts and Culture in Kansas
TOPEKA — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of two new Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) grant programs, Arts Everywhere Grants and General Operating Support Grants, ushering in a new era of support for the arts in Kansas.
The enhanced grant programs reflect Commerce’s dedication to expanding funding opportunities for a more diverse range of organizations and projects throughout the state, all with the goal of leveraging the arts to grow the Kansas economy.
“The Kelly Administration is committed to fostering a dynamic cultural landscape in Kansas,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “These initiatives signify a strategic evolution, expanding funding opportunities and ensuring the arts reach every corner of our state. By supporting diverse projects and nurturing the ongoing operations of cultural organizations, we aim to enrich the lives of Kansans and strengthen the state’s economy.”
Building on the success of the prior Arts Integration and Strategic Investment Programs, Arts Everywhere Grants will open up funding opportunities to a broader range of projects and organizations. This program will support projects that bring the arts directly to communities, ensuring cultural enrichment is accessible statewide. Arts Everywhere Grants are intended to fund individual arts- and culture-based projects.
Non-profit organizations and community groups are encouraged to apply for Arts Everywhere Grants and transform their unique creative visions into impactful experiences for Kansans.
The General Operating Support Grants program will provide financial assistance to Kansas public and private non-profit arts and cultural organizations. This initiative recognizes the vital role these organizations play in fostering creativity, preserving cultural heritage, and enhancing the economy and quality of life in our state.
Organizations with a demonstrated commitment to arts and culture are invited to apply for General Operating Support Grants to support ongoing operations and initiatives.
“We’re excited to expand arts funding opportunities to even more types of projects and organizations,” KCAIC Director Curtis Young said. “Our new programs maintain eligibility for projects covered under the previous programs, supporting the vibrant Kansas arts community and contributing to the economic vitality of our state.”
While the introduction of these two grants marks a new chapter, KCAIC reaffirms its continued support for the popular Public Art & Murals program and the Visiting Artists program. These programs remain largely unchanged, continuing to bring vibrant public art and enriching artistic experiences to communities statewide.
Detailed guidelines and application instructions for the Arts Everywhere Program can be found here; for General Operating Support, click here. Applications for all programs will be accepted through February 23.
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 and 2023, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.
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Virtual Job Fair Opens Pathway to Hundreds of State Government Positions
TOPEKA – Jobseekers are encouraged to take part in the first State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair of 2024, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. The virtual fair will highlight a host of employment opportunities across the state’s 98 government agencies, with more than 700 positions available.
“Working in the public sector is truly a selfless act. Day in, day out, the core of our work in government is to support Kansas and Kansans,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “The Sunflower State is on a dominant trajectory of growth, and our agencies are looking for the right talent to continue this momentum. If you’re interested in joining a winning team, there is no better time than the present.”
Registration is required to participate in the event, regardless of previous participation. The Virtual Job Fair portal features a jobseeker training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Jobseekers are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers might request to engage in a video interview.
Candidates can participate through any digital device, but it is highly recommended to use a computer to be most effective during the job fair. If a jobseeker does not have access to a personal computer, they are available at KANSASWORKS offices as well as local libraries throughout the state. Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event.
To register for the January 24 State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair, click here.
About KANSASWORKS:
KANSASWORKS links businesses, job candidates and educational institutions to ensure that employers can find skilled workers. Services are provided to employers and job candidates through the state’s 27 workforce centers, online or virtual services KANSASWORKS is completely free for all Kansans to use. Learn more at KANSASWORKS.com. State employment opportunities can be found at jobs.ks.gov.
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 and 2023, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.
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Unofficial Minutes of the Uniontown City Council on January 9
Unofficial minutes
The RegularUniontown Council Meeting on January 8, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, City Superintendent Bobby Rich and City Clerk Sally Johnson.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Oath of Office was administered to newly elected councilmembers by Clerk Johnson.
CITIZENS REQUEST
None
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Bolinger present the December 2023 Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $243,781.59, Receipts $73,292.55, Transfers Out $19,054.68, Expenditures $62,540.26, Checking Account Closing Balance $235,479.20. Bank Statement Balance $244,368.14, including Checking Account Interest of $53.92, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $8,888.94, Reconciled Balance $235,479.20. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $37,083.20, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $21,153.58, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $38,862.06, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $332,578.04. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $923.79, and Utility CDs $1,091.36 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $2,015.15. Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of December 2023, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0. December Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00 to General Fund $2,000, to Capital Improvement-Not Specified $1,000; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00, to General Fund $3,000, to Capital Improvement-Not Specified $1,000, to Security Meter Deposit $9.56; from Gas Utility Fund to General Fund $3,000, to Capital Improvement-Not Specified $3,000, to Security meter Deposit $19.12; from General Fund to Capital Improvement-Not Specified $3,000 for Total Transfers of $19,054.68. Net Loss for the month of December $8,302.39, Year-to-Date Net Loss $108,072.77. Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $124,626.63 (102.0%), Expenditures $119,097.15 (74.3%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $36,864.03 (100%), Expenditures $34,036.23 (82.7%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $137,399.07 (87.7%), Expenditures $163,108.78 (72.5%); General Fund YTD Revenue $207,072.57 (138.3%), Expenditures $156,498.76 (84.5%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $8,152.71 (109.3%), Expenditures $9,525.56 (75.6%). The January 2024 estimated payables to date in the amount of $28,498.47 were presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda as amended:
- Minutes of December 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurer’s Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
- Destruction of records for 2013 and prior
- Resolution 2024-0108-1 – 2024 GAAP Waiver
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Superintendent Rich requested to shut off the water and close the public restroom for the winter. After water is shut off, the doors will be locked and signs will be placed on the doors.
He gave an update on the sewer issue at 100 Second St – the issue is on the property owners side of the sewer service. It is recommended that when new line is tapped into main it includes a trace wire (all utilities).
The sewer main in the alley between Hill St and Clay St was backing up. A screen was used when cleaned out to see what was blocking the flow. Screen was full of feminine hygiene products. A request to not flush certain items was put in the January newsletter.
The quote from CAS Constructors, LLC for labor to replace the butterfly water valve at the master meter is $4,720. Valve, actuator, and solenoid have been ordered and still several weeks from delivery.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to accept quote in the amount of $4,720 from CAS Constructors, LLC to remove existing butterfly valve and replace with new actuated butterfly valve
Mayor Jurgensen asked for a followup on the standing water in the drainage ditch from midway between Third St and Second St to the railroad right-of-way box culvert. Source of water is still undetermined.
Mayor Jurgensen reported that he spoke to owner of 201 Second St about the fallen fence and yard. Tenants have picked up and stacked fallen fence and cleaned up yard. It was also reported that improvements at 404 Washington are continuing.
Clerk Johnson reported the Kansas Health and Environment Labs schedule of fees are projected to increase 35% effective May, 2024.
She gave an update on the finance and utility billing software implementation.
Johnson received information regarding National Flood Insurance Plan training. As Uniontown has not significant flood risk, she will not attend but will pass on information to her replacement.
Also received a notice regarding Information Technology/Operational Technology Essentials Workshop. Council did not feel anyone should attend, but Superintendent Rich could attend if he wanted to.
She received notice of a rate increase from C2 today that will be effective with the January reading. Service fee will increase from $20 to $25/month, usage rate will increase $.23/1000 gallons, a 5.22% overall increase. Johnson presented options for city customer rate increase to be effective with the January readings to reflect the increase from C2.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to approve Ordinance No. 204 repealing Ordinance No. 195, relating to water rates and amending any previous ordinances for resolutions setting forth water rates for the City of Uniontown, Kansas with inside city limits minimum charge of $27.16 for the first 1,000 gallons or part thereof and $12.74/1,000 gallons over the first 1,000; for customers outside city limits minimum charge of $28.40 for the first 1,000 gallons or part thereof and $13.31/1,000 gallons over the first 1,000 to take effect on the January 26, 2024 billing
COUNCIL REPORT
Councilman Ervin – nothing
Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing
Councilwoman Kelly – nothing
Councilwoman Pemberton – nothing
Councilman Stewart – nothing
Mayor Jurgensen – severe weather is forecasted for the weekend. A member update had not been received from KMGA as of meeting, Clerk Johnson will reach out for an update. He also reminded council that dog/cat registrations period is now until March 31. It was asked if we would host a rabies clinic again this year. Clerk Johnson with reach out to Dr Holeman for a late March date.
OLD BUSINESS
Placemaking project – Grant check has been received and work will begin when weather permits.
Pond Project – contractor is still waiting on county for rock.
NEW BUSINESS
Water Meter Replacement Plan – after discussion, we will start with a few this year and budget in the following years for more to have on hand and replace when needed. Superintendent Rich stated he would need help to remove/replace some of the meters as some of the meters are pretty deep in the well.
Clerk Johnson asked when and where to advertise for the City Clerk position. Mayor Jurgensen asked her to send the clerk’s job description to the council in next month’s packet and put a non-elected personnel executive session for on the agenda to discuss duties and benefits.
Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 8:33PM
MInutes of the FSCC Trustees on December 11
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
December 11, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Jason Kegler-President, Juley McDaniel-Board Clerk, faculty, staff
Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Chairman Bartelsmeyer personally thanked Board members Dave Elliott,
Kirk Hart, and Robert Nelson for their time on the Board, noting that each has been so helpful. Board member Jim
Fewins agreed.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda, including the additional purchase order list provided.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
academic scholarships as presented, with further discussion regarding D1 flat scholarships to come.
B. A motion was made by Elliott seconded by Fewins and carried by unanimous vote to approve the contract
for the sale of the property at 902 S. Horton to USD 234 for $625,000.
C. A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Elliott and carried by unanimous vote to authorize President
Kegler to complete appropriate transfers of funds and related paperwork to fulfill the debt obligation to
CHCSEK for this property.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed items of appreciation and correspondence.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Miami County, Instruction,
Finance and Operations, Athletics, and Student Services, and President.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Elliott and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session for 10 minutes beginning at 7:25 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to organizational structure with action expected to follow. The board invited Dr. Kegler, Juley
McDaniel, Sonia Gugnani, and Gina Shelton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made at 7:36 pm by Hart, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session.
A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to add an item to the agenda for
Consideration of Health Programs Division.
A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hart and carried by unanimous vote to approve the addition of a Health
Programs Division within Academic Affairs which will have primary oversight for nursing, allied health, and EMT.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
7:38 pm by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk9
Date 16-Jan-2024 Page 1
Fort Scott Community College
The Fort Scott Community College Trustees Agenda for January 22
January 22, 2024
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday,
January 22, 2024. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort
Scott Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
C. Review of Programs – John Deere, 4
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 5
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2024, 6
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS FOR 2024, 7
CONSENT AGENDA, 8
A. Approval of Agenda, 8
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on December 18,
2023, 9
C. Approval of Bills, and Claims, 10
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 8
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS, 30
A. Consideration of John Deere Certificate, 30
B. Approval of Revision to the Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture – John Deere, 31
C. Consideration of Heavy Equipment Operation Program, 32
D. Review and Approval of FSCC Mission, Core Values, and Vision Statement, 33
REPORTS, 34
A. Administrative Updates, 34
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 44
ADJOURNMENT, 451
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• January 22, 2024 (Changed due to MLK, Jr. Day) Board Meeting
• February 19, 2024 Board Meeting
• March 11 – 15, 2024 Spring Break, Campus Closed
• March 18, 2024 Board Meeting
• April 15, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 20, 2024 Board Meeting
• May 27, 2024 Memorial Day, Campus Closed
• June 17, 2024 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
John Bartelsmeyer, Chair
Jason Kegler, President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2
ROLL CALL
_____ Ronda Bailey
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Chad McKinnis
_____ Doug Ropp3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
C. REVIEW OF PROGRAMS – JOHN DEERE4
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board adjourn to executive session.
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer FewinsBailey
Holt McKinnis Ropp
MOVE TO REGULAR SESSION:
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bartelsmeyer FewinsBailey
Holt McKinnis Ropp5
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Chairman:
BOARD ACTION:
Chairman
MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bailey Bartelsmeyer Fewins
Holt McKinnis Ropp
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Vice-Chairman
BOARD ACTION:
Vice-Chairman
MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bailey Bartelsmeyer Fewins
Holt McKinnis Ropp6
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, POSITIONS, AND OFFICIALS FOR 2024
Information Officer
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
Clerk of the Board
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
Treasurer
(Previously Marianne Culbertson)
KPERS Representative
(Previously Juley McDaniel)
KACCT Representative and
Council of Presidents Representative
(Previously Kirk Hart and Robert Nelson)
Greenbush Representative
(Previously John Bartelsmeyer)
Designated Bank for General Fund
(Previously Landmark National Bank)
Designated Attorney
(Previously Zackery Reynolds)
Official Newspaper
(Previously The Fort Scott Tribune)7
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on December 18, 2023.
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
1) Additions
a) Vickie Laderer, Associate Dean of Health Programs, effective December 15,
2023
b) Ively Pride, Louisiana MEP Regional Recruiter , effective January 1, 2024
c) Yasmine Lennon, Educational Specialist, effective January 1, 2024
2) Separations
a) Emily Hoffman, MEP, effective December 31, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bailey Bartelsmeyer Fewins
Holt McKinnis Ropp
To view the entire packet:
Unapproved Minutes of City of Fort Scott Commission Meeting on January 9
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held January 9, 2024, at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners T. Van Hoecke, M. Wells, M. Guns and D. Olson were present with Mayor T. Dancer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION T. Dancer led the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation.
AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE Brad Matkin/City Manager, Jason Dickman/Earles Engineering, Jason Pickert/Chief of Police
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The City Clerk requested that Approval of December 19, 2023, minutes be removed and put on the next agenda.
- Olson requested that New Business items B and C be swapped for order.
- VanHoecke moved to approve the agenda with the amendments. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
AGENDA APPROVED WITH THE OMMITANCE OF APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 19, 2023, MINUTES AND NEW BUSINESS ITEMS B AND C BE SWAPPED FOR ORDER.
CONSENT AGENDA:
- Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2023, and January 2, 2024.
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1351-A – $4,063,977.89
- Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Project No. 23-430 – South Industrial Park Waterline Extension – Invoice No. 17054 – Inspection Fees – $17,473.48
- Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-031B – Fort Scott Pavilion Project – Payment Application No. 3 – $70,875.00
- Request to Pay – Nowak Construction Co., Inc. – Project No. 22-305 – Contractor’s Project No. 231031 – South Industrial Park Waterline Extension – Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 – $231,061.95
- Request to Pay – T. Richardson Construction – Project No. 21-307 -Application for Payment No. 8 – 17th and Eddy St. Stormwater Improvements – Drainage – $23,619.44
- Request to Pay – Bourbon County Treasurer – 2023 Real Estate Taxes for City-owned properties – $43,301.08.
- Renewal of 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Consumption on the Premises – Debra Cagle – DBA Fifthwheel Tavern – 206 N. Humbolt, Fort Scott.
- VanHoecke moved to approve the Consent Agenda. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments
OLD BUSINESS:
Review and Agreement of Code of Ethics – Ordinance No. 3563 – tabled from January 2, 2024 – T. Dancer asked if anyone would like to make a motion to accept and begin adherence to the Code of Ethics as it stands with no amendments. T. VanHoecke moved to approve adherence to the Code of Ethics as it is written with the option of making future amendments.
- VanHoecke withdrew his motion.
- Olson moved to approve the Code of Ethics with the changes he proposed.
- Olson amended his motion to move forward with the revisions he provided for the Code of Ethics.
- Wells seconded the motion with an additional amendment of the Commission being able to independently reach out by electronic communication to the City’s Bond Counsel, City Attorney, City Finance Director, City Clerk and City Engineer and “cc” the City Manager on all communications.
Further discussion was had on amendments to the Code of Ethics.
- Olson amended his motion further to include by submitting his revisions to City staff to revise the changes and return it to the Commission for a vote.
- Guns seconded the motion. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO SUBMIT D. OLSON’S AND M. WELL’S REVISIONS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO AMEND THE CODE OF ETHICS ORDINANCE AND RETURN TO THE COMMISSION FOR A VOTE.
Discussion of Advisory Boards from Work Session
- VanHoecke stated that discussion was had at the Work Session to disband the Lake Advisory Board, Golf Advisory Board, Airport Advisory Board, Electrical Board, Plumbing Board.
- Wells moved to keep the Design Review Board. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO KEEP THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD.
- Wells moved to keep the Land Bank Board of Trustees. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO KEEP THE LAND BANK BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
- VanHoecke moved to repeal the ordinance for the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE LAKE FORT SCOTT ADVISORY BOARD.
- VanHoecke moved to repeal the ordinance for the Golf Advisory Board. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD.
- Wells moved to keep the Planning Commission. T. VanHoecke seconded.
Discussion to table the decision to obtain legal counsel regarding combing the Planning Commission with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Wells withdrew his original motion.
- Wells moved to table a decision regarding the Planning Commission to obtain legal counsel about combining with the Zoning Board of Appeals. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO TABLE A DECISION REGARDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL ABOUT COMBINING WITH THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.
- Guns moved to repeal the ordinance for the Electrical Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE ELECTRICAL BOARD.
- VanHoecke moved to repeal the ordinance for the Plumbing Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE PLUMBING BOARD.
- Wells moved to create an ordinance for a Contractors’ Advisory Board to include positions as presented by the City Manager for electrical, plumbing and a City Commission Liaison to be included. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO CREATE AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACTORS’ ADVISORY BOARD TO INCLUDE POSITIONS AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR ELECTRICAL PLUMBING AND A CITY COMMISSION LIAISON TO BE INCLUDED.
- Wells moved to keep the Streets Advisory Board with the changes that were suggested during the work session: the number of members on the board, include the City Commissioner Liaison, the City Engineer when needed and meet every other month or as needed. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO KEEP THE STREETS ADVISORY BOARD WITH THE CHANGES THAT WERE SUGGESTED DURING THE WORK SESSION: THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE BOARD, INCLUDE THE CITY COMMISSIONER LIAISON, THE CITY ENGINEER WHEN NEEDED AND MEET EVERY OTHER MONTH OR AS NEEDED.
- VanHoecke moved to repeal the ordinance for the Airport Advisory Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE FOR THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD.
NEW BUSINESS:
Selection of City Commissioner Representatives to Advisory Boards
Bourbon County REDI City Commission Representative
- Guns moved to retain T. VanHoecke as the City Commission
Representative to the Bourbon County REDI Board. M. Wells seconded.
All voted aye.
- VANHOECKE APPROVED TO REMAIN THE CITY COMMISSION RESPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOURBON COUNTY REDI BOARD.
Land Bank Board of Trustees City Commission Representative
- Guns moved to select D. Olson as the City Commission Representative to the Land Bank Board of Trustees. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
- OLSON APPROVED TO BE THE CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LAND BANK BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board City Commission Representative
- Wells moved to table the selection of the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board City Commission Representative until the ordinance is repealed. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
SELECTION OF THE LAKE FORT SCOTT ADVISORY BOARD CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE IS TABLED UNTIL THE ORDINANCE IS REPEALED.
Fort Scott Public Library Board City Commission Representative
- VanHoecke moved to retain M. Wells as the City Commission Representative
to the Fort Scott Public Library Board. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
- WELLS APPROVED TO REMAIN THE CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FORT SCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD.
Fort Scott Housing Authority Delegate
- VanHoecke moved to select T. Dancer as the Fort Scott Housing
Authority Delegate. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
- DANCER APPROVED AS THE FORT SCOTT HOUSING AUTHORITY DELEGATE.
Healthy in All Practices (HIA)
- VanHoecke moved to select M. Guns as the City Commission Representative to the Healthy in All Practices Commission. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
- GUNS APPROVED AS THE CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO HEALTHY IN ALL PRACTICES COMMISSION.
Approval of Golf Advisory Board recommendations – (8) Letters of Interest submitted to fill (4) vacancies – Golf Advisory Board recommendations made on December 27, 2023.
- VanHoecke moved to table the recommendations to fill board vacancies pending the approval to repeal the ordinance of the Golf Advisory Board. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO TABLE THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO FILL BOARD VACANCIES PENDING THE APPROVAL TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE OF THE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD.
Request to Amend Ordinance No. 3604 – Membership Terms – Golf Advisory Board recommends change City/County requirements in the ordinance as stated on Staff Request for Commission Action
- Wells moved to table the recommendations to change membership requirements pending the approval to repeal the ordinance of the Golf Advisory Board. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO TABLE THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CHANGE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS PENDING THE APPROVAL TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE OF THE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD.
Consideration of Change Order No. 1 – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-032 – KDOT Sub-Area Road Extension & US-69 at 20th St. Repair – Final Measured Quantities – Decrease of $7,341.20
- VanHoecke moved to approve Change Order No. 1 with Sprouls Construction Project No. 22-032 for a decrease of $7,341.20. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH SPROULS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 22-032 FOR A DECREASE OF $7,341.20.
Consideration of Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 1 (Final) – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-032 – KDOT Sub-Area Road Extension & US-69 at 20th Street Repair – $148,783.80 – Certificate of Substantial Completion included.
- Guns moved to approve the payment of $148,783.80 to Sprouls Construction, Inc. for Project No. 22-032. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE PAYMENT OF $148,783.80 TO SPROULS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 22-032.
Consideration of Change Order No. 2 – Bennett, Inc. – Project No. 23-005B – Engineer’s Project No. 217314-022 – Infantry Substation Sanitary Sewer Relocation – $129,530.00
- VanHoecke asked J. Dickman/City Engineer to confirm for the citizens that this portion of the payment would be reimbursed to the City by Evergy. J. Dickman confirmed.
- VanHoecke moved to approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 217314-022 with Bennett, Inc. for $129,530.00. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 ON PROJECT NO. 217314-022 WITH BENNETT, INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $129,530.00.
Approval of 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) License for Consumption on the Premises and Retail Sale of Original and Unopened Containers – Kevin Allen – DBA Aunt Toadies – 1411 E. Wall, Fort Scott – 2023 CMB License was issued for Consumption on the Premises only, requires new approval.
- VanHoecke moved to approve the 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Consumption on the Premises and Retail Sale of Original and Unopened Containers for Kevin Allen DBA Aunt Toadies at 1411 E. Wall, Fort Scott. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE 2024 CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AND RETAIL SALE OF ORIGINAL AND UNOPENED CONTAINERS FOR KEVIN ALLEN DBA AUNT TOADIES AT 1411 E. WALL, FORT SCOTT.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 1-2024 – DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER FOR THE ENSUING TERM OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
- Olson moved to approve Resolution No. 1-2024 as presented. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE IS THE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER FOR THE ENSUING TERM OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.
Resolution No. 2-2024 – DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR THE PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
- Olson moved to approve Resolution No. 2-2024 as presented. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED THE CITY STATE BANK, THE UMB BANK, THE LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK, THE LIBERTY SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, AND THE UNION STATE BANK; ALL OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS; AND THE KANSAS MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT POOL OF TOPEKA, KANSAS, BE DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF THE PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.
Resolution No. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A
- VanHoecke moved to table approval of this resolution until the January 23, 2024, City Commission meeting. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED TO TABLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A UNTIL THE JANUARY 23, 2024, CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
Resolution No. 4-2024 – NOTICE OF HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 922 E. WALL – PUBLIC HEARING DATE – FEBRUARY 20, 2024, AT 6:15PM.
- VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 4-2024 regarding the alleged unsafe and dangerous structure at 922 E. Wall with a Public Hearing to be held February 20, 2024, at 6:15PM. M. Guns seconded.
- Guns, T. VanHoecke, D. Olson and T. Dancer voted aye. M. Wells voted nay.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 4-2024.
Resolution No. 5-2024 – NOTICE OF HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 515 S. HEYLMAN – PUBLIC HEARING DATE – FEBRUARY 20, 2024, AT 6:15PM.
- VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 5-2024 regarding the alleged unsafe and dangerous structure at 515 S. Heylman with a Public Hearing to be held February 20, 2024, at 6:15PM. M. Guns seconded.
- VanHoecke, T. Dancer and M. Guns voted aye. M. Wells and D. Olson voted nay.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 5-2024.
Reports and Comments
Comments were made by the City Manager, City Engineer, Commissioner VanHoecke, Commissioner Wells, Commissioner Guns, Commissioner Olson, and Commissioner Dancer. Available on the City of Fort Scott YouTube Channel.
- Wells moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:24PM. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:24PM.
Submitted by:
Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk
Legislative Update by State Senator Caryn Tyson
January 12, 2024
New Session new hope. Anything is possible. I have high hope for a successful session for Kansas. The Senate has passed exempting Social Security from state income tax several times in the past few years. It’s nice the Governor has seen how important this is to Kansans and has joined in support. There are many other items I have been leading an effort to pass into law. We lost most of the provisions last year because some people want their way or the “highway”, not what they claim is the middle of the road. Hopefully, others will join me in putting our constituents first.
Working with the House Tax Chairman and others, we will put together a tax plan to simplify the income tax code. It will be a sustainable tax cut for all and help those in need. Leadership provided a ‘vehicle’, a bill that allows Tax Conference Committee to meet and work on a tax package. It is unusual for conference this early in session, but it makes sense because Kansas legislators have recently debated and passed the policy being considered.
A Property Tax Freeze program for seniors in need and disabled veterans, named Homestead II, passed in 2022. Last year the legislature passed expansion of the program so more people would qualify. The Governor vetoed it and there wasn’t time for an override. I’m working with others to pass this legislation into law.
Property Taxable Valuation Limits on Increases passed the Senate last year in a Constitutional Amendment. We started at a 3% limit in SCR 1610. It fell one vote short, so we passed a 4% limit in SCR 1611. It requires 2/3 majority in both chambers to get it on the ballot for voters to decide. It passed with a super majority 28 to 11. Hopefully, the House and Senate will lower the limit and pass the SCR giving voters a chance to be heard on taxable valuation increases.
Transparency – bills, hearings, floor debate, and other information can be found at www.KSLegislature.org. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or phone 785.296.6838 during session.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your 12th District State Senator.
Caryn