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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
June 29, 2022
9:00 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 June 15, 2022, and the June 22, 2022, Regular Meetings.
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. OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous
Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time.
-There is no Old Business at this time.
III. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. RESOLUTION 2022-16: Application for Zoning Amendment for a Described Tract of Land:
-Judy Goreham, Environmental Manager, received a Zoning Amendment Application from Kyle Schartz and Kaleb Schartz, dba Midwest Speed LLC. The application calls for a portion of an existing farmstead, located at 550 East US Highway 56, Great Bend, Kansas, to be used as an automotive repair shop. The Planning Commission recommends that the Commission approve the amendment rezoning 0.25+/- acres from Agricultural District to Light Manufacturing Service Commercial District.
B. PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY: First Assembly of God:
-Rev. Dwight Dozier will provide details. In January, 2004, the Commission adopted a Resolution establishing a Policy on Fireworks for Barton County. This Resolution establishes the discharge of fireworks on July 4th of any given year between the hours of 8am and midnight. The Resolution further states that the Commission may, in its discretion, grant permission at any time for public displays of fireworks by responsible individuals or organizations when such display shall be of such a character and so located, discharged and fired as not to be a fire hazard or endanger persons or surrounding property, provided that in no case shall such display be held within 400’ of any building in the County. First Assembly of God has asked for authorization to hold a fireworks display on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 601 S Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.
C. CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND 20th JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUVENILE SERVICES: FY22 Enhanced Funding for Payroll:
-Amy Boxberger, CKCC Director, and Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director, will provide details. The Kansas Department of Corrections notified Barton County that retro-active pay had been approved using Fiscal Year 2022 Enhanced Funding. Given that the Fiscal Year for those departments ends June 30, 2022, the Commission will be asked to approve retro-active backpay for each agency.
D. SOLID WASTE: Revision of Rates:
-Jennifer Hamby, Interim Solid Waste Director, will provide details. From time to time, Landfill management reviews rates to determine if the cost of disposal is adequate to cover operation and closing costs. After a recent review, it is suggested that the tipping fee be increased by $2.00 per ton. This would bring the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) fee up to $42.00 per ton and the Construction and Demolition (C&D) fee up to $36.00 per ton. The minimum fee would remain at $10.00 per ton.
E. REVISION OF THE 2022 AUTHORIZED POSITIONS LISTING:
-Matt Patzner, Director of Operations, will present details. The Schedule of Authorized Positions is adopted outside the budget document. This adds another level of transparency to County operations, creating a central, Commission authorized document for total anticipated County Personnel in 2022. At this time, the Commission will be asked to add a technical position to the County’s structure. Also suggested for revision are certain updates that will clarify departmental names and current structure.
F. COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE: Announcement:
-Levi Morris, County Attorney, has scheduled time to make an announcement.
IV. 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.
-County business offices, the Health Department, the Sheriff’s Office Records Division and the Solid Waste Landfill will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Emergency services will be in normal operation.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
10:00 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – 2022 Budget Discussion
10:15 a.m. Close of Agenda Meeting
Levi Morris, County Attorney, Sheriff Brian Bellendir
10:45 a.m. – Hazard Mitigation Plan – Amy Miller, Emergency Risk Manager.
11:00 a.m. – RFP – ATV Yamaha Kodiak 700 ESP or Polaris Sportsman 500 Premium or Equivalent – Darren Williams, County Works Director.
11:15 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, Director of Operations.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Dena Popp, 911 Director, is scheduled for June 30, 2022.
V. 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, July 6, 2022.
VI. ADJOURN.