Uniontown City Council Special Meeting Minutes of April 6

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The Special Council Meeting on April 6, 2023 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Josh Hartman, and Brad Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Jason Thompson and Josh Beck (Green Environmental Services), City Attorney Chase Vaughn, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 4-0 to enter into executive session pursuant to KSA 75-4319-(b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties to negotiate the citywide trash service contract, the open meeting to resume at 7:15 PM

Attorney Vaughn was called in at 7:03.

Motion by Ervin, Second by Hartman, Approved 4-0 to extend executive session pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties to negotiate the citywide trash service contract with Attorney Vaughn still in attendance, the open meeting to resume at 7:30 PM

Jason Thompson and Josh Beck, Green Environmental Services, were called into meeting at 7:21. Open meeting resumed at 7:30.

Motion by Stewart, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to rescind Ordinance No. 199 an ordinance establishing trash and physical waste service within the city limits of Uniontown, Kansas; exceptions, and no longer pursue citywide trash service

The public hearing scheduled for May 9 will not be held.

Moved by Hartman, Second by Ervin, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 7:33PM

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Obituary of Donna Warehime

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Donna Lea Jacquinot Warehime, age 91, a resident of Stroud, Oklahoma died Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Stroud Health Care Center. Donna was born August 25, 1931 to Pete and Alta Herron Jacquinot in Greenbush, Kansas.

Donna met and married Dorwin R. Hall in 1951 at Fort Scott, Kansas. To this union six children were born. Dorwin preceded her in death in 1979. She later married Donald Greenfeather, he preceded her in death in 1992. She then married Ivan Warehime in 1997, he preceded her in death in 2001.

Donna was a wonderful loving wife, mother, sister, granny, nanny, and friend to countless loved ones. During her lifetime Donna sold real estate, owned a very successful business and raised six amazing children, Gary, Debbie, Randy, Robin, Troy, and Roger.

Donna loved to dance and have a goodtime, she never met a stranger and loved with all that she was. She lived in many places and had a wanderers heart. At one point she bought and remodeled many houses in Columbus, Kansas. Donna loved to take trips, especially to Las Vegas. She loved her slot machines and went to play whenever she had the chance. Donna was well loved and will be terribly missed in this world, by all that loved her. She has left an enormous void. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Stroud Health Care Center for their love and devotion, and Traditions Hospice for their loving care at the end.

Donna is survived by her children, daughters, Debbie Nash (Dale) Waxahachie, Texas, Robin Cox (Kevin) Collinsville, Oklahoma, sons Randy Hall (Kathleen) Grove, Oklahoma, and Roger Hall (Becky) Bristow, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren, 3 grand fur babies, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by three husbands, Dorwin Hall, Don Greenfeather, and Ivan Warehime; two sons, Gary and Troy Hall; her parents; two sisters, Margina Harris and Pat Hawkins, and a brother, Peter “Bud” Jacquinot.

Cremation was performed. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Centerville Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.

A casual visitation and dinner will proceed following the graveside service at the Carriage House in Fort Scott, Ks located at 301 S. Main. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

Entertainment, Exercise, Fort Scott, Youth

Splash Pad and Sensory Park Moves Forward

April 20, 2023 Loretta George 1 Comment

Fort Scott City Commissioner Josh Jones, right, and FS Water Distribution Supervisor Bill Lemke discuss the splash pad project on April 19 at the site on North National Ave. Jones is one of the initiators of the splash pad project, as well.

Fort Scott City Commissioner Josh Jones was on the site of the future splash pad and sensory park on April 19. Jones is also one of the organizers of the project.

Dirt work has begun on the Fort Scott Splash Pad and Sensory Park looking southwest towards National Avenue.

The Fort Scott Splash Pad and Sensory Park Committee from it’s Facebook page. On the committee: Bailey Lyons, Kelly Barr, Katie Hueston, Meredith Tucker and Josh Jones.

“It has started,” Jones said. “You’ll start seeing water lines and concrete, the above ground (part) in three to five weeks.”

The crews will be working around the annual Good `Ol Days events, the first weekend in June, he said.

Looking south from the Lunette Blair Blockhouse on Skubitz Plaza. This is the proposed site of the sensory park.

The splash pad will be a 50 by 50 foot multiple feature water site and the sensory park will be two pads, roughly 24 by 24 foot for children’s equipment that is easily accessed, with no physical barriers.

Looking north from the Lunette Blair Blockhouse to the splash pad site.

The splash pad and sensory park will be located on Skubitz Plaza at the north end of downtown Fort Scott, on North National Avenue.

Fort Scott Splash Pad and Sensory Park rendition from their Facebook page.

Poster explaining the sensory park from the Fort Scott Splash Pad and Sensory Park Facebook page.

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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 20

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The Bourbon County Public Works Will Be Milling Soldier Road April 20: Expect Delays

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Bourbon County Public Works, in conjunction with Killough Construction, will begin milling Soldier Road from 69 Highway to 245^th Street and 245^th Street from Soldier Road to Valley Road beginning Thursday, 4/20/2023. Please expect traffic delays as the road will be down to one lane.

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Bourbon County Commission Agenda for April 20

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

Bourbon County, Kansas

Nelson Blythe

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

Bourbon County Commission Agenda 1^st Floor County Courthouse

210 S National Avenue

April 20, 2023, 9:00 AM

Call Meeting to Order
Flag Salute and Prayer

Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes from 4/13/2023
2. Approval of Payroll $321,317.83
3. Approval of Accounts Payable $344,124.74

Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(1)
Department Updates
1. Eric Bailey, Public Works Director
2. Don George-Elm Creek Grant
3. Susan Bancroft, CFO-2024 Budget & Financials
4. Lora Holdridge- End of Year Billing
Matthew Wells-Farmer’s Market Pavilion

Public Comments
Commission Comments

Meeting Adjourn

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.

Fort Scott Community College, Schools, Youth

High School Students Can Get a Head Start on High Demand/High Paying Jobs

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For students who want a career in construction trades such as welding, masonry, carpentry or heating and air conditioning, which are high demand and high paying jobs, there is a short cut to do that.

Junior or senior year students in Fort Scott High School and Uniontown High School have the opportunity to get a head start on these jobs, said Kris Mengarelli, Fort Scott Community College’s Director of the Career and Technology Center, CTEC.

“CTE courses prepare students with the technical, academic, and employment skills needed for life after high school,” from CTEC’s Facebook page. “The courses hone critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills—all valuable tools needed to succeed in today’s workforce.”

“Starting in the fall of 2023, we are….offering carpentry basics, OSHA 10 (certification training) and introduction to craft skills for high school and college,” he said. “This is typically for juniors and seniors. It’s a two-year program to get a certificate.”

“The teacher will be Michael Casner, a Fort Scott High School teacher,” he said. “He’ll be teaching dual credit classes for those three classes at the high school. Uniontown will be able to send students over to attend those classes as well. The schools will coordinate what works best.”

The target student is any interested in the trades for a career.

The State of Kansas is offering an Excel in CTE Initiative, for high school juniors and seniors for free college tuition on approved technical courses offered at Kansas technical schools and community colleges.

“The state looks at where there is a lacking workforce,” he said.

The main purpose of the bill is to stimulate growth in Career and Technical Education at both the secondary and post-secondary level in Kansas, according to https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Career-Standards-and-Assessment-Services/CSAS-Home/Career-Technical-Education-CTE/Excel-in-CTE

“There are some small fees that fall back on the student, but not significant,” Mengarelli said.

Following the classes for dual high school and college credit, students will have a nationally recognized certificate,” he said. “Students who want to go into construction, this makes them employable just out of high school.”

CTEC is located in Crawford County.

Destry Brown, Fort Scott’s Superintendent of USD 234 was a “key player in getting CTEC started in Crawford County,” Mengarelli said.

Brown was formerly a superintendent of schools in Pittsburg, in Crawford County and is currently superintendent of schools for Fort Scott.

Obituary

Death Notice of Jon Farrell

April 19, 2023 Submitted Story 1 Comment

Jon L. Farrell, 57, resident of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday evening, April 13, 2023, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center as a result of multiple medical complications.

Following cremation, the family will hold private services at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

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The Gordon Parks Museum Photo Contest

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MERL HUMPHREY PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTS
The 2023 Gordon Parks Museum
Photo Contest

(Open to any non-professional photographer)

THEME:“Family, Home and Roots”
This photo contest is inspired by Gordon Parks and his love for his family and upbringing. This is open to any amateur photographer. Photographers are invited to capture the essence of the theme.

Who can participate?
Amateur (nonprofessional) photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take pictures for the project.

How many photos can I enter? No more than 2.

Are there prizes?
Yes! There will be a first place ($100), second place ($75) and third place ($50) prize and up to five honorable
mentions. Winners will be announced at the Gordon Parks Celebration.

All photos submitted that are accepted, will be on exhibit during the 20th annual Gordon Parks Celebration on Oct. 5 – 7, 2023. All accepted photos will also be posted on the Gordon Parks Website and Facebook page.

How do I submit?
Photographs must be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. All photos must be in JPEG format and limit file size to less than 2 MB. Photographers should submit attached photo in JPEG format, with
the title, their name, address, email, and phone number. If under 14 years old please include parent’s information.

When do I have to submit my entries?
Photos should be received via email by Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the latest.

Anything else I need to know?
The Gordon Parks Museum reserves the right to not accept or display any submitted photo(s) that would be considered to be
obscene, violent or in any other way objectionable or inappropriate and/or that do not hold to the standards of FSCC policy or the
mission of the Gordon Parks Museum.

It is the photographer’s responsibility to make sure they have permission to take and use the photograph subject’s image.

By entering the contest, you retain the rights to your works while granting The Gordon Parks Museum the unrestricted, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, reproduce, communicate modify and display the works (in whole or in part) for any purpose without any fee or other form of compensation, and without further notification or permission.

By participating in this contest, you release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Gordon Parks Museum and its employees, directors, officers, affiliates, agents, judges and advertising and promotional agencies from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind resulting from your participation in this contest or receipt or use of any prize.

Sponsored by Merl Humphrey Photography
5 N. Main St., Fort Scott, KS
Questions? Email [email protected] Or call 223-2700, ext. 5850

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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 19

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Obituary of Timothy Stuart

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Timothy Duane Stuart, age 62, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home. He was born March 12, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Verlin Wayne Stuart and Katherine Regina Diibon Stuart. Tim first married Connie Powell on November 6, 1980. Together they had a son, Scott. They were later divorced. In 1988, Tim was united in marriage to Sandra M. Gale and to this union were born four children, Heather, Michael, Timothy and Amber. Prior to becoming disabled, Tim worked as a welder. Favorite times were spent camping and fishing with family and friends. In earlier years, Tim attended the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Ft. Scott.

Survivors include his children, Scott Stuart, Heather Stuart, Michael Ray Vincent Stuart, Timothy Duane Stuart, Amber Hatfield and Nathaniel Stuart. Also surviving are a sister, Michelle Sharp and nieces and nephews, Gregory, Joshua, Justin and Tyler Sharp, Brent Brown and Jennifer Stafford as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Denise Ivison.

There was cremation. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Arrangements were under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

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