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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2001
Page
8
Tonight forecast shows partly cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, some potentially severe, and a low near 60. Saturday predicts partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of afternoon storms, high around 80. For more weather, see Page 2A.
Sandra Dickson, Franklin County former planning director from 1998 to 2000, files a Kansas Human Rights Commission complaint alleging sexual discrimination and 30 percent lower pay than her male predecessor Don Slone. The suit cites firing with cause and seeks mediation with Midland Mediation Inc. before possible investigation or hearing.
Neal named the 17th president of Ottawa University at a morning ceremony in the OU Chapel. He outlined priorities including community service in the curriculum, global education perspectives, and expanded instructional technology while pledging to grow the residential campus and raise OU’s profile.
Kansas counties and one town may lose funding for Project Impact a federal program aiding tornado flood and disaster prep. Citizens in Kinsley Edwards County led about 750000 in flood mitigation plans although the city did not receive direct funding the initiative aided flood reduction planning and community resilience.
Gov. Bill Graves proposed adding 35.5 million to current and upcoming appropriations, including nearly 20 million for rising social service demand. He seeks 9.4 million more for state universities, with budget gaps growing to 221.6 million. lawmakers and officials debate tax hikes versus funding needs, while revenue-collection and federal nursing funds offset some costs.
Ottawa Herald reports the County Planning Commission and County Commission will hold a joint May 2 meeting with the Ottawa City Planning Commission to discuss zoning subdivision regulations and the comprehensive plan. Officials plan a public hearing and ongoing updates by consultant Eric Strauss, with two stages completed. A housing development rezoning and two text amendments tied to the 40 acre rule were continued, and a special use permit for Jim Poe C.T.R. Trucking was denied 6-0.
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