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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
April 23, 2024
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 April 2, 2024, the April 9, 2024, and the April 16, 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 April 9, 2024, and ending April 23, 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. COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: Request for Approval – Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes:
-Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present a listing of Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes. Orders for these actions are kept on file in the County Clerk’s Office. These are used to correct assessments and are requested by the County Appraiser’s Office or the County Clerk’s Office.
B. RESOLUTION 2024-14: A Resolution Transferring and Carrying Over 2023 Unexpended Funds to the Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement Funds:
-Matt Patzner, County Administrator, will present details. After accounting of all 2023 transactions, monies are suggested for transfer to the Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement Funds.
C. UPDATE: 2024 Authorized Positions Listing:
-Mr. Patzner will provide details. It is suggested that the Commission approve the addition of an office assistant position as a part-time employee under Central Kansas Community Corrections. The person in this position will work with the CKCC Director, office assistant and other personnel in performing vital tasks for departmental operations.
D. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT:
-Patrick Hoffman, County Counselor, will present details. Barton County has been involved with the development of a settlement agreement with two former employees. Those agreements will be considered at this time.
E. 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 officials, individually or in groups, may visit the Courthouse or those buildings being used for displaced Courthouse offices during the HVAC improvement project. With the Courthouse located at 1400 Main, other buildings being used for housing are 1520 Main and 1709 Main, Great Bend, Kansas.
-County officials are invited to attend a quarterly meeting with the Gove, Graham, Hodgeman, Lane, Rush and Trego County Commissioners. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Ness County Courthouse, 202 W Sycamore, Ness City, Kansas.
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 – Barry McManaman, County Engineer.
10:45 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Dena Popp, 911 Director, is scheduled for April 25, 2024.
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, April 30, 2024.
VII. ADJOURN