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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
July 1 - 9 a.m. Until Close
Barton County Courthouse – 1400 Main, Suite106, Great Bend
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 24, 2025, Regular Meeting.
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. Please silence all phones and electronic devices. Recording the meeting is allowed and the Commission requests that anyone using special recording equipment be seated in the back row to avoid creating a distraction during the meeting.
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. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:
-Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present details. An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of June 17, 2025, and ending July 1, 2025.
IV. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT: 10-39 LLC:
-Brittney Bailey, Co-Owner, 10-39 LLC, will provide details. 10-39 LLC has applied for $20,000.00 in grant funding to improve the building located at 104 W 1st, Ellinwood, Kansas. The City of Ellinwood has approved this project which includes a $6,805.00 match by the applicant which equates to 25% of the project.
B. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS: Maintenance, Support and Software Update Agreement:
-Dena Popp, 911 Director, will provide details. An agreement with Motorola Solutions was approved in September, 2020, for maintenance, support and software update agreement costs for two 800 megahertz radio repeater towers. For 2025, the invoice pricing for services is $65,628.00. It is suggested that the cost be paid through the 911 / Communications account of the General Fund.
C. COUNTY ENGINEER: Authority to Award Contract – KDOT Project 5 C-5265-01:
-Barry McManaman, County Engineer, will provide details. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) opened bids in mid-June for the no passing zones signing project in the southwest quadrant of Barton County. There were four bids with the lowest one being submitted by Sign-Up LTD for $69,542. KDOT asks that the County approve the Authority to Award Contract in order to move forward with the project. If approved, the contractor will install no passing pennants at the beginning of each no passing zone on County blacktop roads in the southwest portion of the County. The work is completed per the engineering study and design done by Kirkham Michael in an earlier phase of the KDOT High Risk Rural Roads project.
D. ROAD AND BRIDGE: Diesel Fuel Quotes:
-Chris Schartz, County Works Director, will provide details. Road and Bridge accepted quotes to purchase 50,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The quote requested a price per gallon, with the fuel price extending through June 30, 2026, or the 50,000 gallon mark is exceeded.
E. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
-Chairman Tricia Schlessiger will present. Any Commissioner may make a motion for the board to recess to executive session at this time as allowed by K.S.A. 75-4319. Any motion must contain the justification for the executive session, the subject matter to be discussed, any individuals in addition to the board who will attend the executive session and the time at which the regular session shall resume.
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.
-County business offices, the Health Department, the Sheriff’s Office Records Division and the Solid Waste Landfill will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Emergency services will be in normal operation. The Barton County Landfill will be open regular hours on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – RFP for Revenue Neutral Rate Mailers – Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk.
10:00 a.m. – KDOT Project 5 C-5265-01 Inspection Services – Barry McManaman, County Engineer.
Budget Discussion
10:15 a.m. County Treasurer
10:30 a.m. Sheriff and Related Accounts
11:00 a.m. – Regular business discussions – Matt Patzer, County Administrator.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services Department are scheduled for July 3, 2025.
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 Tuesdays during regular business hours.
D. One or more Commissioners may be present in the Commission Chambers conducting county business throughout the day on Tuesdays.
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., Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
VII. ADJOURN.