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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
July 2
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 June 18, 2024, and the June 25, 2024, 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. 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. 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 18, 2024, and ending July 2, 2024.
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: Heavy-Duty Tire Changer:
-Darren Williams, County Works Director, will present details. The Road and Bridge Department has a fleet of heavy equipment that is utilized throughout the year. Recently, staff determined that the addition of a heavy-duty tire changer would improve operations. In addition to staff safety, time management and productivity would be improved while reducing maintenance costs. It is suggested that the Hunter TCX635PHD be purchased for a total cost, including freight, of $23,276.47. Equipment Replacement funds are available for this proposed purchase.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
-Chairman Barb Esfeld 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 Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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:
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Program Update – Brenda Kaiser, Human Resource Director.
10:00 a.m. – Program Update – Brooke Haulmark, CKCC Director.
10:30 a.m. – Program Update – Employee Engagement Committee.
11:15 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
Noon – Noxious Weed Departmental Visit.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. As July 4, 2024, is a national holiday, no one is scheduled for the County Edition.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Discussion Items.
B. Citizens or organizations may present requests or proposals for initial consideration at this time.
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 9, 2024.
VII. ADJOURN