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City of Fort Scott Commission Agenda Summary for April 7 Meeting

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Meeting Agenda Outline: Fort Scott City Commission

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April 7, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.

  • I. Call to Order

  • II. Pledge of Allegiance

  • III. Invocation

  • IV. Approval of Agenda

  • V. Consent Agenda

    • Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1405-A ($763,783.28)

    • Approval of Minutes from March 17, 2026

    • Request to Pay Application No. 1 – Davis Lift Station Mobilization ($28,596.00)

  • VI. Public Comment

  • VII. Appearances

    • Alex Swanker – City Property Purchase

  • VIII. Unfinished Business

    • Ordinance No. 3799 (Contractor License)

    • Ordinance No. 3797 (Connex Boxes)

  • IX. New Business

    • Ordinance No. 3798 (Disband Design Review Board)

    • Sale of Fire Truck

    • Purchase of Lift Station Equipment

    • Bids for Gunn Park Retaining Walls

    • Extension of Hay Rights

  • X. Reports and Comments

  • XI. Adjourn

Detailed Agenda Action Items

Consent Agenda (Page 1)

The Commission will consider the approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1405-A, which covers expenses totaling $763,783.28 for the period between March 11, 2026, and April 12, 2026. This section also includes the approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting held on March 17, 2026. Additionally, there is a request to pay $28,596.00 to Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking, Inc. for mobilization costs, including bond expenses and materials, related to the Davis Lift Station project.

Appearances (Page 1)

Alex Swanker is scheduled to appear before the Commission to discuss a proposal for the purchase of a parcel of land currently owned by the City of Fort Scott.

Unfinished Business (Page 1)

The Commission will revisit two items tabled from the March 17, 2026 meeting:

  • Ordinance No. 3799: Regarding Contractor Licenses, presented by B. Matkin.

  • Ordinance No. 3797: Regarding regulations for Connex Boxes, presented by L. Dillon.

New Business Action Items (Page 1)

Several key decisions are scheduled for this meeting:

  • Design Review Board: Consideration of Ordinance No. 3798, which proposes the disbanding of the Design Review Board.

  • Fire Department Assets: A request by D. Bruner to approve the sale of a city fire truck.

  • Infrastructure Improvements: Approval is sought for the purchase of new pumps, a control panel, and guide rails for the Williamsburg and White Grill Lift Stations at a cost of $25,860.00.

  • Gunn Park Maintenance: B. Matkin will present bids for the necessary repair of retaining walls located at Gunn Park.

  • Agricultural Rights: The Commission will consider a request to extend hay rights on city-managed land for a period of three years.


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