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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
Nov. 30 -- 9 a.m. Until Close
I. OPENING BUSINESS:
A. Call Meeting to Order.
B. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Consider Approval of the Agenda.
D. Consider the minutes of the October 26, 2022, the November 2, 2022, and the November 9, 2022, Regular Meetings. Minutes of the November 16, 2022, Regular Meeting are not available.
E. Any citizen wishing to make statements during the discussion of any item must first be recognized by the Commission Chair. After being recognized, that person should state their name and the name of any organization represented. Statements should be limited to five minutes.
F. Cell phones and other electronic devices, other than those used by the media and law enforcement, should be shut off.
II. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:
-An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of November 9, 2022, and ending November 23, 2022.
III. OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time.
-There is no Old Business at this time.
IV. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. ROAD AND BRIDGE: Ratify Repair of 2008 Ford F-350:
-Darren Williams, County Works Director, will provide details. Mr. Williams initiated the repair of a 2008 Ford F-350 at Bob’s Service Center. The total cost for repairs was $5,715.89. Mr. Williams will ask that the Commission ratify the repair cost.
B. COUNTY ENGINEER: Off-System Bridge 297 Deck Replacement:
-Matt Patzner, Operations Director, will present details. Bids were opened on November 14, 2022, for the replacement of the failing bridge deck on Off-System Bridge 297. The bridge is located on NE 70 Road, west of NE 150 Avenue and crossing Cow Creek. Two bids were received, with L&M Contractors, Inc. of Great Bend having the low bid of $168,697.50. The Commission is asked to consider approval of the bid.
C. TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT: District Coroner – Appointment:
-Mr. Patzner will provide details. In accordance with the Kansas Statutes Annotated, Chapter 22a, the Board of County Commissioners of the County with the largest population in a Judicial District is to appoint a District Coroner to serve a four-year term. It is suggested that Dr. Patrick Stiles be appointed to the remainder of the 2023 – 2026 term.
D. OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT: 12th and Kansas, Great Bend:
-Mr. Patzner will provide details. As a means of community support, the State of Kansas Parole office is housed in the County office building at 1208 Kansas, Great Bend. This agency reimburses Barton County for a portion of the building’s utility costs. The proposed agreement is set to expire December 31, 2023.
V. ENDING BUSINESS – After new items are heard by the Commission, the following items, including announcements, will be heard.
A. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Following the close of the Agenda Meeting, the Commission will consider the authorization of personnel changes for classified positions, sign any documentation approved during the agenda meeting or sign any other documentation required for regular County business. Similar action may take place throughout the day.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Repair of fleet vehicles – Darren Williams, County Works Director.
10:00 a.m. – Microsoft 365 license renewal – Dereck Hollingshead, Information Technology Director.
10:30 a.m. – Golden Belt Humane Society Services Agreement review –Commissioner Barb Esfeld and Ken Roberts, Golden Belt Humane Society.
11:00 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion to include Budget Amendments – Matt Patzner, Director of Operations.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Sheriff Brian Bellendir is scheduled for December 1, 2022.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Discussion Items.
B. Citizens or organizations may present requests or proposals for initial consideration.
C. The Commissioners are available to the Public on Wednesdays during regular business hours.
D. One or more Commissioners may be present in the Commission Chambers conducting county business throughout the day on Wednesdays.
E. The Commissioners may, individually, schedule personal appointments related to County business at their discretion.
F. The next Regular Meeting will be at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
VII. ADJOURN.