The Barton County Commission agenda for Tuesday, Nov. 3 includes the following items:
APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: -Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present details. An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of Oct. 20 and ending Nov. 3.
NEW BUSINESS – SOLID WASTE: Revision of Operating Rates: -Jennifer Hamby, Solid Waste Director, will provide details. The Landfill operates on user fees. After reviewing both income and expense projections, it is suggested that the refuse tipping fees, the construction and demolition fees, and the contaminated soil fees be adjusted.
DISTRICT CORONER: Appointment of Special Deputy Coroner: -Matt Patzner, County Administrator, will provide details. Russell County recently informed the Administrator’s Office that their two appointed special deputy coroners have resigned. This was followed by a request to appoint Steve Voorhees, a paramedic, as a special deputy coroner. Dr. Patrick Stiles, District Coroner, has approved this appointment.
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT: District Coroner – Appointment: -Mr. Patzner will provide details. In accordance with the Kansas Statutes Annotated, Chapter 22a, the Board of County Commissioners of the County with the largest population in a Judicial District is to appoint a District Coroner to serve a four-year term. It is suggested that Dr. Patrick Stiles be appointed to the 2027 – 2030 term.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: -Chairman Duane Reif 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.
ANTICIPATED ANNOUNCEMENTS:-In reference to the Golden Belt and Hillcrest Memorial Parks and Cemeteries, all decorations may be placed on graves seven (7) days prior to and shall be removed seven (7) days (after) Veterans Day. Employees will not attempt to find items after being so removed. Additionally, Barton County will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any appropriate, ornamental items left on any lot, grave or other part of the memorial parks or cemeteries during the listed holiday periods. Resolution 2022-08, Regulations for Barton County Owned and Operated Memorial Parks and Cemeteries, available upon request.
-The County Commission will meet as the Board of County Canvassers at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Office of the County Clerk, 1400 Main, Suite 202, Great Bend, Kansas. They will canvass the Nov. 3 General Election ballots.
TRAVEL 389 APPOINTMENTS: Driving Our Future:-Travel 389 will continue as the Commission meets with local business owners, listens to citizen ideas and collaborates with those building better tomorrows along our 389 miles of County roadways.
Today’s appointments include:
1:00 p.m. - M.A.C. Burger-N-More, 301 E 9th, Hoisington
2:00 p.m. – Kans for Kids, 169 S Main, Hoisington
2:30 p.m. – Birzer Repair, 101-227 Missouri Pacific St, Hoisington
3:00 p.m. – RotoMix, 558 S. Main Street, Hoisington
The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously.” Please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3RO5IZm. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions.