The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The FSPD is located at 1604 S. National and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
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Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day planned May 3 in Parsons
Location changed for this year’s event
PARSONS, Kan. – Kansas State University will host its annual Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day on Thursday, May 3. This year the event will be at the K-State Southeast Research and Extension Center, 25092 Ness Rd. in Parsons.
The day starts with registration, coffee and donuts and time to view sponsors’ displays at 8:30 a.m. Presentations begin at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served following the last presentation, compliments of several sponsoring companies.
This year’s topics and presenters include:
- Beef Cattle Market Outlook (via video) – Glynn Tonsor – K-State agricultural economist;
- Trace Mineral Supplementation and Implants for Grazing Stocker Cattle – Dale Blasi, K-State beef cattle extension specialist;
- Complementary Forages for Grazing with Tall Fescue – Jaymelynn Farney, K-State southeast area beef specialist;
- Update on Anaplasmosis in Southeastern Kansas – Gregg Hanzlicek, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab; and
- Utilization of Legumes to Improve Efficiency of Beef Production – Lyle Lomas, K-State animal scientist and head of the Southeast Agricultural Research Center.
More information is available by calling 620-421-4826.
Fort Scott Commission Agenda Package For April 17
Click on the following, then click on the image to enlarge to view the agenda package for the Fort Scott Commission meeting at 6 p.m. April 17 at city hall, 123 S. Main.
Reward For Info On Pearson’s Towing Fire
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons responsible for the fire at Pearson’s Towing located at 1269 Highway 54 that occurred on March 21, 2018.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office had 13 seized vehicles located on that property at the time of the fire. Once a vehicle is seized by the department during a drug related crime it then goes through the proper court proceedings and is awarded to the sheriff’s office by the Court. At that time the vehicle is auctioned off and the proceeds from the auction are used for the funding of the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit.
Anyone with any information about the March 21 fire can call the Kansas Crime-stoppers Hotline at
1-800KScrime or (1-800-572-7463) or http://firemarshal.ks.gov/arson.
When calling the hotline or email, please refer to case/incident number is 13718.
Fort Scott Commission Agenda For April 17
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION Agenda for 6 p.m. April 17 at city hall, 123 S. Main.
I. ROLL CALL:
ADAMSON BARTELSMEYER NICHOLS PARKER MITCHELL
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. INVOCATION: Pastor – Community Christian Church
IV. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Recognition of Hair Bow Center
Recognition of Police Officer Kevin Davidson and Shawn Pritchett and Police Corporal Aaron Gibson
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of April 3rd, 2018.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1213-A totaling $368,247.48.
C. Certificate of Appropriateness – Improvements at 202 Scott Avenue
D. Certificate of Appropriateness – Masonry part of 124 E. Wall
E. Certificate of Appropriateness – Removal of north planters at Skubitz Plaza
F. Certificate of Appropriateness – Improvements at 2 S. National
G. Approval of Street closures for Prom – April 21, 2018
VII. APPEARANCE/COMMENTS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. APPEARANCE:
Pat Flanagan and Amy Heitman – Niece Products
Tiffany Durham – Fort Scott National Historic Site
B. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Concerning Items Not on Agenda – 3 minute limit per citizen)
AGENDA
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
FORT SCOTT CITY HALL
COMMISSION ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN
APRIL 17, 2018
6:00 P.M.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMENTS:
6:15 p.m. Resolution 21-2018 Directing the Repair or Removal of an Unsafe and Dangerous Structure and Accessory Structure located at 310 N. Cleveland
VIII. CONSIDERATION:
1. Removal of media tower at Fisher Park
2. Consideration of Sanitary Sewer Collection System repairs utilizing the Joplin Tool Box contract
3. 2018 Asphalt Project
4. Chairs at Memorial Hall
5. Workforce Recruitment
IX. COMMENTS:
A. Director Updates:
B. Commission:
C. City Attorney:
D. Director of Finance:
E. City Manager:
1. Meet and Greet – Memorial Hall – Approval of alcohol at event
2. Project List
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
I MOVE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR ________________________________ IN ORDER TO
(see below justification)
DISCUSS ______________________________________. THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE ___________ MINUTES AND THE OPEN
MEETING TO RESUME AT ________________.
AGENDA
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
FORT SCOTT CITY HALL
COMMISSION ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN
APRIL 17, 2018
6:00 P.M.
Justifications for Executive Sessions:
• Personnel matters of non-elected personnel
• Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
• Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency
• Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
• Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
X. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: ROLL CALL
Minutes of the April 3 Fort Scott City Commission
Minutes of April 3, 2018, Regular Meeting #7
CITY OF FORT SCOTT
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of April 3, 2018, Regular Meeting #7
The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held April 3rd, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Adamson and Nichols were present as President of the Commission Bartelsmeyer presiding. Commissioner Parker and Mayor Mitchell were absent.
INVOCATION: Pastor Allen Pruitt, Associate Pastor, Grace Baptist Tabernacle, said a prayer asking God for guidance for the city and all government and city officials.
AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Bobby Duncan, Frank Adamson, Dave Bruner, Kenny Howard, Lindsay Madison, Allen Pruitt, Paul Ballou, Deb Needleman, Janet Braun, Larry Gazaway, Travis Shelton, Robert Nelson, Kathy Ogle, Brenda Ogle, Chad Brown, Sandra Haggard, Gayle Ballard, Diana Morriss, Deb McCoy, Christa Horn, Sutton Horn, Billie Jo Drake, Alan Drake, Clayton Miller, Laura Meeks, Joel Tucker, and Jason Silvers, representing the Fort Scott Tribune.
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Fair Housing Month Proclamation – President of the City Commission, Cindy Bartelsmeyer, read a Proclamation which proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Fort Scott and urged fair housing practices throughout the City
National Safe Digging Month Proclamation – President of the City Commission, Cindy Bartelsmeyer, read a Proclamation which proclaimed the month of April as National Safe Digging Month and urged citizens to call 811 before they dig.
National Service Recognition Day Proclamation – April 3, 2018 – President of the City Commission, Cindy Bartelsmeyer, proclaimed April 3rd, 2018 as National Service Recognition Day and encouraged residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our country; to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND APPROPRIATIONS/CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of March 20th, 2018.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1212-A totaling $403,509.27.
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C. Resolution 19-2018 & Notice of Hearing with Reference to Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 1306 E. Wall Street – Public Hearing Date – 5/15/2018 – 6:15 p.m.
Nichols moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA.
APPEARANCE/COMMENTS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. APPEARANCE:
1. Christa Horn – C.A.S.A. Funding Request – – Mrs. Horn appeared before the Commission and thanked the City for their support in the past years. Bourbon County C.A.S.A. is now in its 28th year of providing advocates for our community’s abused and neglected children. There are currently over 100 children in foster care in Bourbon County. She believes every child in foster care deserves the support and advocacy of a C.A.S.A. volunteer. She thanked all the volunteers with C.A.S.A. who go above and beyond the call of duty to assist children with needs. With the City’s financial support, they can recruit, train and support enough volunteers to care for every child in the foster care system.
President of the Commission Bartelsmeyer presented Christa Horn with a check for $5,000 for C.A.S.A.
Rhonda Dunn – Requests for the closure of streets for Good Ol’ Days event:
Old Fort Blvd. from Wall Street to National Avenue
Main Street from Skubitz Plaza to Third Street
Scott Street from Wall Street to Second Street
Wall Street from National to Scott
First Street from National to Scott Street
Second Street from National to Scott Street
Use of Memorial Hall for Baby Contest and Talent Extravaganza
Heritage Park at the corner of First and Main
Parking lot behind Heritage Park
The parking lot at the corner of Third and Main
The parking lot at Second and Scott
The parking lot at Wall and Scott
The parking lot at Wall and alley between Main and Scott
The Parking lot between Memorial Hall and the Library
The Parking lot between National and Block House (Carnival will begin setting up here on Tuesday, May 29th)
The Parking lot between Old Fort Blvd. and H & H Realty Agency (Carnival will begin setting up here on Tuesday, May 29th)
Old Fort Blvd – Southside from National to the alley (Carnival will begin setting up here on Tuesday, May 29th)
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Skubitz Plaza – No special set up for the event this year, but need Old Fort Blvd closed when tents go up Wednesday on eastbound from Main. All closed Thursday and Friday.
Bartelsmeyer moved to approve the street closings for Good Ol’ Days. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.
B. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Concerning Items Not on Agenda – 3 minute
limit per citizen) –
Bob Farmer, City Attorney, again admonished the City Commission not to respond to Mr. Duncan, who has signed up to speak. There is a liability issue now. He reiterated that City Staff is willing to meet with Mr. Duncan at any time.
Bobby Duncan brought up the City Commission minutes from June of 2015 when the code footprint was addressed. He does not believe it pertains to a historical building. He said that the City issued the mandate for the code footprint. He would like to pursue a fair resolution and wants what is right to be done.
Robert Nelson informed the Commission that last week Westar Energy installed a light at Nelson Park. He thanked the City for the light and said the park is used a lot by young children and their parents.
He also thanked the Police Department for patrolling in that area. They provide safety by their presence and should be commended.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Nichols moved to open the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m. Bartelsmeyer seconded. Motion carried.
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:20 P.M.
6:00 p.m. Public Hearing – Gilmore & Bell – Resolution approving the issuance by the City of Wichita, Kansas of its Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of an existing senior living facility located in the City of Fort Scott, Kansas – Approval of Resolution No. 20-2018 – City Attorney said that the purpose of this resolution is for a bond issue that has been refunded to be refinanced. This is a statewide bond issue with Presbyterian Villages in the state of Kansas. Fort Scott should receive around $200,000 to improve their parking lots and make improvements to their facility. The City has no liability of any kind.
Adamson moved to approve Resolution 20-2018. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.
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APPROVED RESOLUTION 20-2018 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS OF ITS HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF AN EXISTING SENIOR LIVING FACILITY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.
Nichols moved to close the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:23 P.M.
Bartelsmeyer moved to open the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m. Adamson seconded. Motion carried.
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:23 P.M.
6:15 p.m. Vacation of Alley – 16’ platted alley lying between Lots 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11, and Lots 2,4, 5, 6,10 & 12, Block 5, J. W. McMillan’s First Addition to the City of Fort Scott – 1st & McCleverty – Brenda & Kathy Ogle – Myrtle Hull – Approval of Ordinance No. 3532 – Brenda Ogle, resident, informed the Commission that they recently purchased the house next to them. They have been maintaining this property and there has never been an alley there. They would like to have it vacated.
Nichols moved to approve to vacate the alley. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED VACATION OF ALLEY – 16’ PLATTED ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11, AND LOTS 2,4, 5, 6,10 & 12, BLOCK 5, J. W. MCMILLAN’S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT
Bartelsmeyer moved to close the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:25 P.M.
CONSIDERATION: None
COMMISSION/STAFF:
A. Director Updates:
Dave Bruner – Smoke Detector Program – Dave shared with the Commission and the audience a brief American Red Cross video for the Sound the Alarm, Save a Life Campaign. He gave statistics of residents who do not have smoke detectors in their homes. There have been three residential fires so far this year and none of these structures had working fire detectors. The Campaign date has been set for May 6th,
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from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. They will provide materials for volunteers to either install or replace batteries in resident’s homes who have signed up to have this service done. There will be more to come on this project.
Kenny Howard – Airport Update – Kenny shared photos of the airport and some upgrades that have been completed. New computers and wiring have been installed. The pilot’s lounge has been painted, and also the old bushes in front of the terminal have been removed. He showed a photo of the new courtesy van that was donated to the airport courtesy of Russ Briggs. The airport is very busy. He has sold 30,000 gallons of jet fuel already this year.
Larry Gazaway – Tourism Website Update – Larry shared the new tourism website with the Commission. It is visitfortscott.com. It is a very informative website.
B. City Commission:
Adamson – Thanked Dave Bruner for the smoke detector program he is bringing to Fort Scott.
Bartelsmeyer – Nothing to report.
Nichols – Thanked Christa Horn for all of her hard work with the C.A.S.A. program.
Parker – Not present
Mitchell – Not present
C. City Attorney: Nothing to report
D. Director of Finance: Jon Garrison, Director of Finance, informed the Commission that bids were opened on March 28th for the construction of the new golf cart shed at Woodland Hills Golf Course. There were four bids received with the low bid from J.T. Contracting of Fort Scott, Kansas in the amount of $64,997.00. Agricultural Engineering has reviewed the bids and approved the low bid also. There was $73,862.78 budgeted for this project so it came in under budget which is good. He asked for approval for the bid from J.T. Contracting.
Nichols moved to approve the low bid from J.T. Contracting of Fort Scott in the amount of $64,997.00. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.
APPROVED LOW BID FROM J. T. CONTRACTING OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,997.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW GOLF CART SHED AT WOODLAND HILLS GOLF COURSE.
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E. City Manager:
1. Highway 69 Meeting – City Manager said that he attended a Highway 69 meeting in Topeka yesterday. Sam Mason was the Vice President of this organization and they asked him to attend. The group met with the Governor who states that the four-lane from Fort Scott to Pittsburg and then to I-44 is still a high priority. There is no talk of a bypass around Fort Scott.
2. Fisher Park – City Manager said that Fort Scott.Biz did an article on Fisher Park. Frank Adamson is very passionate about Fisher Park and improvements that will be made there. The property across the street has been secured. Ag Engineering is designing a parking lot in the south part of the lot. The City is waiting to see how the Title 9 with USD 234 plays out first.
ADJOURNMENT:
Nichols moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is to be held on April 17th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
RECORDED BY:
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DIANE K. CLAY
CITY CLERK
What’s Happening In Fort Scott This Weekend
Board Meets Monday For Alterations To 124 E. Wall
The Design Review Board will meet on Monday, April 16, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Commission Meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.
This meeting will be held to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the building at 124 E. Wall Street and any other matters that may come before the Board. This meeting is open to the public.
This is the former Spoiled Brat Salon building.
Today, Lord, Give Me Your Vision by Patty LaRoche
I have a new, daily prayer: Today, Lord, give me your eyes.
My perspective would be radically improved if I saw others as Jesus sees them.
As individuals he created. And loves. And wants them to love him back.
Replace my eyes with Yours.
There is no comparison between what my eyes see and what Jesus sees. If I am prayed up, the difference is dramatic, like…
- when I hear the story of a bitter church member and immediately think, “Help me demonstrate forgiveness instead of repaying his anger with mine.”
- when I meet the grumpy waitress and offer to pray for her.
- when I listen to Christian music instead of watching the news on television.
- when I am grateful for a husband who reminds me that getting worked up over what someone has said does nothing but ruin the rest of my day.
- when I am more diligent about relationships than my to-do list.
- when I ignore what the mirror reflects and am more concerned if I demonstrate the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal. 5: 22,23)
The difference is not only life-changing; it’s day-changing. With Jesus’ eyes, I no longer fret when people don’t view things my way (even when I am sooooo right). Jesus didn’t care that people disagreed with him or talked behind his back or even demanded his execution. He saw everyone through the eyes of love. Even those most different from him (which, in my opinion, is a really, really hard thing to do).
Yesterday I failed to do that.
As Board secretary for our condominium complex in Mazatlan, Mexico, I work with six men, most of whom have been the top dogs in their corporate worlds. We don’t always agree, but our job is to make decisions for 88 owners who also never agree. That part I find challenging and invigorating, especially when we are able to justify why we make the decisions we do.
One owner, “Ben,” pushes all of my unloving buttons. If he disagrees with us, he writes scathing emails, threatens to sue and attacks other owners. He doesn’t speak unless spoken to first, and then he talks about himself until his victims pretend to have an errand to run. (I know.)
Yesterday I was in a phone conversation with another Board member, and Ben’s recent email came up. I referred to him as a “narcissist.” It was a safe call; no one who knows Ben would disagree. Obviously, my Jesus’ eyes were closed. (Can you tell?) With Jesus’ lens, I would hurt for Ben and be concerned that he is insecure and desperate for others’ accolades and be grieved that he is an atheist. Yesterday, I wasn’t.
Today, probably because I am writing this article and am faced with my own unloving attitude, I am convicted to reach out to love Ben as Jesus does, with eyes that see based on the restoration of Calvary’s Cross. Today I am convicted that I may be the only Christian God has sent to make a difference, and I am convicted that God wastes no opportunities. Today I am seeing Ben through Jesus’ eyes.
This is a good day, a very good day.
I pray tomorrow be the same.
Governor Colyer Signs Eight Bills into Law
TOPEKA – Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. has signed the following bills into law:
- Senate Bill 185: Expedites redevelopment projects by revising the powers of Johnson and Labette Counties in regard to certain redevelopment districts and authorities. (Signed 04/11/18)
- Senate Bill 324: Amends the vehicle dealers and manufacturers licensing act to prohibit certain actions by manufacturers which place unnecessary costs and burdens on vehicle dealers.
- Senate Bill 410: Updates insurance statutes to allow certain captive insurance companies in the State of Kansas.
- Substitute for House Bill 2147: Refunds improperly collected income taxes to certain Native American veterans.
- Senate Substitute for House Bill 2184: Amends workers compensation death benefits.
- House Bill 2580: Prevents consumer reporting agencies from charging certain fees relating to consumer report security freezes.
- House Bill 2581: Increases penalties for “swatting” and other false alarms if a third party is injured or killed as a result of the hoax. (Announced in the previous release)
- House Bill 2639: Allows KDHE to collect a fee for fingerprinting individuals maintaining, residing, working, or volunteering at a child care facility.
The Governor has now signed 50 bills into law this session. By law, the Kansas governor has 10 calendar days to sign bills into law, veto bills or allow bills to become law without his signature.
Anti-Swatting Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Jeff Colyer Signs “Anti-Swatting Bill” into Law Thursday
Topeka- Governor Jeff Colyer signed in to law today HB2581 that increases penalties for “swatting” or other false alarms if a third party is injured as a result of the hoax. Swatting is the action of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about an armed police response to a particular address. This harassment tactic resulted in the loss of the life of Andrew Finch of Wichita in December 2017 after police were called to his home following a prank call allegedly placed by an individual in California.
“We need to send a clear message that this behavior is unacceptable in our society,” said Governor Jeff Colyer, “It isn’t a prank, it isn’t a joke, it is a deadly serious crime and this law makes it clear that we will treat it as such. What happened to Mr. Finch was unspeakably tragic, and we hope that this law will prevent any other innocent people from losing their lives as a result of this horrific behavior.”
“I am very pleased to think this legislation could possibly save lives,” said Lisa Finch, mother of Andrew.
Prom Time: Here Are Walk-In Instructions
The Fort Scott High School Prom 2018 is April 21, 2018, at the high school.
Public viewing of the building is from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, walk-in is from 6:30 to 8 pm and prom is from 8 to 11 pm.
“This year’s walk-in will be starting at the southeast corner of the high school,” according to Roberta “Bert” Lewis, an instructor at the school. “To get in line, you will need to drive north on Main, turn into the southwest corner of the parking lot by the tennis court. (directly east of Key Hole), then continue east toward the back parking lot. Valet parking will be available southeast corner of the east parking lot. If someone is picking up your car they can meet you at this location.”
Parent parking and viewing of walk-in:
Parent parking will be allowed on the street west of school, stadium, gravel lot west of the school, and at Buck Run. Handicap parking will be available on the north side of the school.
Parents will NOT be allowed to park in the west (front) lot, at the pool, or on State Street between 9th and 12th streets. Also closed for walk-in will be Scott street from 10th to 12th and 11th street from State Street to Main.
Click here, then click on the image to enlarge for a map of the parking and walk-in rules:
Prom map 12-Apr-2018 08-08-40(1)
Parents will be able to set up chairs or watch from bleachers in the back parking lot.
The east entrance to the high school, steps, and grand entrance will have viewing areas and picture options, but there will be no seating in this area.