Bo Co Coalition Minutes of May 1
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2024
- Welcome: Nineteen members representing twelve agencies attended. Billie Jo announced that the Board would be approving swim pass applications on May 7 and applicants would receive a letter with instructions for redemption.
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Holly Fritter, Health Department: Billie Jo will forward Holly’s message about the Community Baby Shower in June and the tetanus shots available for those adversely affected by the recent flood.
- Michelle Stevenson, USD 234 Early Childhood Program: Needs to fill slots for her program within the next few weeks due to several pre-school students graduating in June.
- Patty Simpson, Fort Scott Housing Authority: At present, there is no waiting list for one-bedroom apartments; all other sizes have very short waiting lists; she needs applicants.
- Kathy Romero, Angels Care Home Health: They serve about forty patients in Bourbon County by providing services in the client’s home.
- Travis Wilcoxen, Angels Care Home Health: They also offer in-home psychiatric care provided by state certified psychiatric nurses.
- Nick Johnson: USD 234 Pre-School will add an additional pre-school class for the 2024-2025 school year to accommodate the increased need.
- Stephanie Herring, Family Resource Center: Stephanie will be helping Miss Val at the library with a nature walk on May 15, at Nelson Park at 9 and at Third Street Park at 10. She will be working with Heather Shepherd to organize a “Back to School” drive for personal hygiene products; they are planning to be able to offer free haircuts as well. For information on the services provided by The Family Resource Center check the website: thecenterpittsburg.org.
- Heather Shepherd, Community Health Worker for 234: She is working with high school students to maintain the community garden by Medicalodge.
- Shanna Willey, CHC: She is available to help with insurance, Medicaid, Marketplace, some Medicare, financial assistance, SNAP applications, etc.; she is also the point person for the food pantry.
- Renee Hibdon, CHC: Renee works with pregnant moms with education and services.
- Sarah Gengler, First Presbyterian Church: On May 15, from 11:00 a.m. until finished, they will hold a free lunch and learn which will include free spinal screenings.
- Janice Lamb, Coach, CORE Communities: Fourteen core leaders began the course; two were employed during the course and then unable to attend; twelve graduated. The program goal is to make a difference in poverty. Phase 2 now begins; Janice needs speakers who would be willing to share and encourage these graduates.
- Elizabeth Schafer, Pioneer Kiwanis: The Kiwanis ladies will be hosting the Chamber Coffee this Thursday; CASA can always use volunteers.
- Larry Jump, SEK-CAP: Their pre-school goal is to do everything they can to prepare students for kindergarten.
- Janice Durbin, SEK-CAP Head Start: works with students in the home setting.
- Shelby Lackey, SEK-CAP Head Start: Shelby provides support for educators working with families in the program.
- DeeDee Cheney, SEK-CAP: DeeDee is the family home educator for children ages 0 to 3.
- Lea Kay Karleskint, K-State, SNAP Educator: The “Eating Smarter, Saving More” class is beginning in Iola for four weeks. On June 6, 6:00 p.m., a six-week class will begin in Fort Scott. Lea Kay will forward flyers for these She also reminded members of the upcoming ribbon cutting for the Farmers’ Market Pavilion, May 4, 7:45 a.m.
- Lisa Robertson, COPE. Even though the COPE grant will expire at the end of May, the free laundry service will continue at the Five Star Laundry on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. for one year. Also, BB Go has been funded at least through December.
- Program: Amanda Clasen, K-State Research Community Vitality Agent
June program: Tara Solomon Smith, QPR Suicide Prevention
Amanda presented a power point which explained the history, the services, and the personnel that make up the Southwind District. In order to find class schedules, available assistance, and questions answered, check Facebook or the website: Southwind.ksu.edu.
- Open Forum: Nothing further came before the membership.
- Adjournment: The next General Membership meeting will be June 5, 2024.
KS Tax Collections Are Above Estimate
Governor Kelly Announces April Total Tax Collections Nearly 8.0% Above the Estimate
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax collections for April were $1.42 billion. That is $101 million, or 7.7%, more than the monthly estimate. Total tax collections are up 9.6% from April 2023.
“These revenue numbers underscore how important it is to provide responsible tax relief now,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I remain committed to cutting taxes in a fiscally responsible, comprehensive manner that doesn’t jeopardize the progress we’ve made.”
“The overage for April is largely due to the fact that we are processing 63,000 more ‘balance due’ checks from taxpayers this year than we were at the same time last year,” Secretary of Revenue Mark Burghart said. “A combination of two additional processing days and recently upgraded check remittance technology at the Department of Revenue have allowed payments to be processed faster and much more efficiently.
Secretary Burghart went on to say, “the spike in processed payments for April is really just a carrying forward of payments that would normally be processed in May. As a result, individual income tax receipts for May will likely be lower than the estimate.”
Individual income tax collections were $740.3 million in April 2024. That is $91.0 million, or 14.0%, more than the estimate, and up 24.7% from April 2023.
Corporate income tax collections were $338.2 million last month, which is $6.3 million, or 1.9%, more than estimates. It does, however, reflect a 4.5% drop from corporate income tax collections at this same time last year.
Combined retail sales and compensating use tax receipts were $295.1 million, which is $3.1 million, or 1.1% more than the estimate but down $13.5 million, or 4.4%, from April 2023.
The Consensus Revenue Estimating group met on April 19 to revise estimates for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Click here to view the April 2024 revenue numbers.
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Latest County Roads Closed Due to Flooding or Damage
Fourteen county roads remain closed due to flooding or damage from the flooding.
Here is the latest road info as of right now, according to Bourbon County Emergency Management Director Brian Allen. There haven’t been a lot of changes today from yesterday, he said.
Water covered:
Xavier from 215th to 225th
Xavier from 250th to state line
205th from Maple to 54 Highway
175th & Quail to 170th & Range
Hackberry from 80th to 95th
Closed due to damage. Possible long term closure:
100th & Soldiers (culvert washout)
215th Xavier to Yale (asphalt washout)
Hackberry 95th to 112th (asphalt washout)
60th from Grand to Hackberry (2 bridges out)
215th from Indian to Hackberry (culvert & road issues)
Express from 160th to 170th (bridge out)
115th Xavier to Yale (bridge out)
Maple from 115th to 125th (collapse)
Maple from Lucky to 240th
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Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store: Strawberries, Party Trays, Fresh Produce Boxes
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Agenda For Special Bo Co Commission Meeting for May 2
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
Brandon Whisenhunt
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
May 2, 2024 1:00 p.m.
A special meeting of the Bourbon County Commission will be held at the courthouse on May 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Executive Session KSA 75-4319 (b)(1)
- 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.
FS Christian Heights School Annual Fundraiser is May 4
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K.R.I. is Fully Staffed, Licensed and Ready for Patients
Kansas Renewal Institute signed a lease on the building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., Fort Scott. on February 1, 2024, and celebrated the grand opening of Kansas’ newest mental health treatment center on April 18. The institute received its licensure on April 25.
“The License is specifically for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) – 50 beds for adolescents,” Joe Tinervin, MSW, president of operations said. “We are starting with adolescents and intend to expand on our PRTF license to include other age groups at a future date.”
Their current license allows work with individuals no less than 6 years of age and not older than 21.
“However, any current resident may continue to receive treatment until that resident reaches 22 years of age,” Tinervin said. “Preadolescents (ages 6-10), adolescents (ages 11-17), and adults (ages 18 and older) will program and reside in separate units with no co-mingling between those groups.”
“Now that we are licensed, we have begun the enrollment/credentialing process with the Managed Care Organizations and expect to start serving their members within the next two weeks,” Tinervin said. “All referrals are generated by the MCOs who work in conjunction with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services in coordinating appropriate placement.”
“At this time, we are fully staffed to accommodate a census of 20,” he said. “We will continue to hire additional personnel as our growth ramps and we’re always keeping our eye out for talented individuals to join our organization.”
They received their license to specialize in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) level of care, according to a press release.
“The Fort Scott facility boasts state-of-the-art amenities and a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to addressing the unique needs of each individual. From therapeutic interventions to educational and recreational activities, every aspect of care is tailored to foster healing, growth, and resilience.”
Mike Sharpmack is the Executive Director of Kansas Renewal Institute and can be reached at 620-644-1195 or
[email protected] for more information on employment.
To view the KRI website:
Fort Scott’s Scout Troop 114 Is Raising Money For Camp: Breakfast on the Bricks May11
Fort Scott Scout Troop 114 will be serving pancakes at the Farmers Market at the Pavilion on May 11.
“It costs about $350 per scout to attend summer camp,” according to Mandi Widder, who submitted the information. “We are trying to offset the cost for families this year. We are hoping to take both the girls and boys troops this year. The scouts range from age 11 to age 16.”
The Artificers Offer Kids Art Camp from June 24-27
Storm Damage Recovery/Storm Shelter Construction Loans and Grant
USDA Invites Applications for Storm Damage Recovery and Storm Shelter Construction
Recent Severe Weather Highlights the Need for Storm Recovery and Shelters to Protect Kansans from Injury
TOPEKA, April 30, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development invites Kansans from rural communities to apply for loans and grants to repair property damaged during the recent storms. The 504 Home repair program can be used to cover the costs of storm damage repair. The program may also be used for the construction of storm shelters.
The recent severe weather experienced in Kansas shows how important it is to be prepared for weather related disasters. If your property has been damaged recently by severe weather, then the 504 program can help you recover.
Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants
USDA makes funding available for the Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants through regular appropriations from Congress. It provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes, or provides grants to elderly, very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, loans can be granted for as much as $40,000 and grants for as much as $10,000. Loans and grants can be combined for a total amount as high as $50,000.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. Visit the Rural Data Gateway to learn how and where these investments are impacting rural America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.
To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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