FSCC Trustee Minutes of Sept. 20

FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
September 20, 2021
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart (via Zoom), Bill Meyer, and Robert Nelson (via Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, and staff Chairman Bartelsmeyer called the meeting to order at 5:33 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None
KACCT Update: Kirk Hart gave a summary from the recent KACCT Quarterly Meeting that took place on August 27 and
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BUDGET HEARING:
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None
COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD: None
APPROVAL OF RNR: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
budgeted mill levy of 29.299 for Budget 2022, which slightly exceeds the revenue neutral rate of 28.055.
APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the 2022-23 budget as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the KJUMP
Symmetry Settlement Agreement for a reimbursement of $16,348.70.
B. A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the KJUMP contract with WoodRiver Energy for natural gas transport.
C. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Nelson, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the quotes from Ash Hollow Fabrication & Fence for the revision to the alleyway and chute on the south end of Arnold Arena for$13,913.00
D. A motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to continue following the
COVID protocol that has been in place since August 11, 2021.
ITEMS FOR REVIEW: The Board reviewed letters of correspondence.
REPORTS:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Miami County Campus, Gordon Parks Museum, Public Relations, Student Services, Instruction, Finance and Operations, and the President.
Board member Jim Fewins commended the facilities crew who have worked on Garrison Apartments saying they have done a tremendous job!
Board member Robert Nelson reminded attendees of the upcoming Gordon Parks Celebration in October. He said the committee has worked very hard preparing the celebration. “They’re doing a great job!”
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at 6:59
p.m. by Meyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk
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