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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HEALTH
Agenda Meetings
April 1, 2025
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 March 25, 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. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. PROCLAMATION 2025-02: World Autism Acceptance Month:
-Ros Neeland, Chairman of the Autism Committee, Autism Workshop, Pilot Club, will provide details. World Autism Acceptance Day is recognized on April 2 by Presidential proclamation in the United States of America. Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental disability affecting over five million young people and adults. This Proclamation calls for knowledge and acceptance as it allows people to understand how to be more inclusive and build better, more supportive experiences.
B. PROCLAMATION 2025-03: Sexual Assault Awareness Month:
-Aimee Peschka, Program Director for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Center, for the Family Crisis Center, Inc., will present the Proclamation. April is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. The Family Crisis Center provides services for sexual assault survivors at no charge and offers educational and professional training for community members and professionals.
C. PROCLAMATION 2025-04: Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month:
-Kylee Grave, Family Crisis Center Executive Director, will present details. The Family Crisis Center and Kansas Children’s Service League requests that a Proclamation be adopted declaring April, 2025, as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. The Proclamation states that child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure families have the support needed to raise children in a healthy environment and that there are dedicated individuals and organizations in Barton County working to counter these problems.
D. PUBLIC HEALTH: Foundations of Public Health:
-Karen Winkelman, Public Health Director, will provide details. The “Foundations of Public Health” training program empowers participants with the knowledge, skills and connections needed to excel as effective public health professionals in Kansas. Misty Trudeau, Public Health Financial Officer, completed program requirements and was recognized at the recent Governor’s Conference.
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.
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.
-The Commission will meet as the Board of Health following this agenda meeting.
-County officials may attend the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Pints & Politics on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Held from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., the event is located at Dry Lake Brewery, 1305 Main, Great Bend, Kansas.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
10:00 a.m. or following the close of the Board of Health Meeting – KWORCC update – Shawn Hearld, Loss Prevention Specialist.
10:15 a.m. – Program Update – Brenda Kaiser, Human Resource Director.
10:30 a.m. – Program Update – Brooke Haulmark, CKCC Director.
11:00 a.m. – Charging Policy for Landfill Permit Holders Update – Jennifer Hamby, Solid Waste Director.
11:15 a.m. – Program Update – Karen Winkelman, Public Health Director.
11:45 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Sheriff Brian Bellendir is scheduled for April 3, 2025.
V. 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, April 8, 2025.
VI. ADJOURN.