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City of Fort Scott Commission Agenda Summary for June 16, 2026 Meeting

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6-16-26 Agenda

Fort Scott City Commission Meeting Agenda – June 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

  • I. Call to Order

  • II. Pledge of Allegiance

  • III. Invocation

  • IV. Approval of Agenda

  • V. Consent Agenda

    • A. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1410-A – Expense Approval Report (Payment Dates of May 28, 2026 – June 9, 2026): $795,782.34

    • B. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026

    • C. Approval of Retail Fireworks Vendor Permit – Jurassic Fireworks (4500 Campbell Dr.)

    • D. May Financials

    • E. Request to Pay – Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking, Inc. (Application No. 4 – Davis Lift Station): $12,150.00

    • F. Request to Pay – Earles Engineering & Inspection, LLC:

      • Invoice# 18628 (EEI Project No. 25-12 E. National Phase I – Final Design 60%): $10,350.00

      • Invoice# 18629 (EEI Project No. 26-402 – Davis Lift Station Extraneous Flow): $18,214.89

  • VI. Public Comment

  • VII. Appearance

      1. Garth Herrmann / Gilmore & Bell – Award of Sale and Note Resolution

      1. Al Niece – Moody Building

      1. Kari West / Evergy – Franchise Fee Update

      1. Rachel Carpenter / Director of Community Development & Human Resources – Gordon Parks Film Initiative (First Read)

      1. Kristy Holmes / Holmtown Pub LLC – Request for assistance

      1. Jess Milburn / JCM Restoration – Gunn Park Retaining Wall Repairs Payment Request

  • VIII. Unfinished Business

    • A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 3797 – Amending Article 20 of the Fort Scott Zoning Regulations Regarding Accessory Structures and Intermodal Shipping Containers

    • B. Consideration to Resolve Issues with 118 E. Wall

    • C. Consideration of Ordinance No. 3799 – Defining Gunn Park Camping Regulations Regarding 14-Day Permit and Repealing Ordinance No. 3606

  • IX. New Business – Action Items

    • A. Consideration to Award 2nd Quarter Small Business Grants

    • B. Consideration to Amend City-Issued Alcoholic Liquor and Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) Licenses

    • C. Discussion of City Manager’s Review

  • X. Reports and Comments

  • XI. Adjourn

Detailed Information Packet Summary

1. Consent Agenda Financial Approvals & Regular Business

The consent agenda features multiple significant infrastructure payouts and administrative approvals:

  • Appropriation Ordinance 1410-A: Covers the standard city expense report for expenditures spanning May 28, 2026, through June 9, 2026, totaling $795,782.34.

  • Public Works Infrastructure Invoices: Includes a progress payment request of $12,150.00 (Application No. 4) submitted by Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking, Inc. for ongoing work on the Davis Lift Station project. Additionally, Earles Engineering & Inspection, LLC submitted two distinct billing statements: Invoice# 18628 for $10,350.00, representing the 60% completion mark of the final design phase for East National Phase I, and Invoice# 18629 for $18,214.89 to address extraneous flow evaluations at the Davis Lift Station.

  • Administrative & Seasonal Business: Includes the official sign-off on the previous regular meeting minutes from June 2, 2026, review of the comprehensive May city financial reports, and the consideration of a seasonal retail fireworks vendor permit for Jurassic Fireworks, located at 4500 Campbell Drive.

2. Scheduled Appearances & Delegations

  • Temporary Notes Issuance: Garth Herrmann representing Gilmore & Bell will approach the commission regarding the financial management of the Series 2026-1 Temporary Notes. This involves two scheduled actions: reviewing competitive market bids to formally award the sale to the optimal bidder, and passing Note Resolution No. 25-2026 to legally authorize the financial issuance.

  • Community & Business Presentations: Local updates include Al Niece presenting details regarding the Moody Building, and Kari West from Evergy providing a standard corporate update on the city’s utility Franchise Fee structures.

  • Cultural Initiatives: Community Development & Human Resources Director Rachel Carpenter will introduce the first official reading of the Gordon Parks Film Initiative.

  • Local Business & Maintenance Requests: Kristy Holmes, on behalf of Holmtown Pub LLC, is scheduled to formally petition the commission for municipal operational assistance. Additionally, Jess Milburn of JCM Restoration has submitted a combined billing request totaling $50,148.00 for structural work at Gunn Park. This request consists of Invoice# 9204 ($33,000.00) for completed base-bid work on the Gunn Park Retaining Wall Repairs, alongside Invoice# 9205 ($17,148.00) for a change order covering extra work performed beyond the original contract scope.

3. Unfinished Business & Ordinance Considerations

  • Zoning Changes (Ordinance No. 3797): Presented by L. Dillon, this item revisits proposed amendments to Article 20 of the Fort Scott Zoning Regulations, which seeks to clarify and establish strict legal parameters governing residential accessory structures and the placement of intermodal shipping containers within city limits.

  • Property Violations: The commissioners will deliberate on actionable strategies to officially resolve ongoing structural or zoning issues tied to the property at 118 E. Wall Street.

  • Park Regulations (Ordinance No. 3799): Introduced by B. Matkin, this proposed ordinance seeks to refine public park maintenance and tourism policies by adjusting the Gunn Park camping regulations. It establishes an updated framework for 14-day maximum camping permits and officially repeals the legacy regulations under Ordinance No. 3606.

4. New Business Action Items

  • Small Business Grant Awards: Presented by M. Wyatt, the commission will consider approving the distribution of the 2nd Quarter Small Business Grants. Two local businesses are slated for selection: Kale Nelson / K & K Properties (doing business as Kale Nelson State Farm Insurance) located at 113 S. National, and Dylan Renfro representing M&K Carwash located at 723 E. Wall.

  • Liquor License Modifications: B. Matkin will guide a commission vote regarding amendments to the municipal codes governing city-issued Alcoholic Liquor and Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) Licenses. The changes specifically seek to revise technical parameters outlined in Chapters 5.08, 5.12, and 5.14 of Title 5 within the Fort Scott Municipal Code.

  • Executive Session / Personnel: The final action item designates a set time for the commission to step into a closed review session to discuss the performance evaluation and contracts related to the City Manager.

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