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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
Oct. 15
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 October 8, 2024, 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.
A. NATIONAL INTEREST ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR TRICOUNTY SPECIAL MEETING:
-Chairman Barb Esfeld will facilitate the discussion. On October 1, 2024, Barton, Pawnee and Russell Counties joined to hold a triCounty Special Meeting relative to the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC). Included were federal and state officials along with input from the US Department of Energy, Kansas Corporation Commission and others. This item was tabled on October 8, 2024.
B. KANSAS LEGISLATIVE POLICY GROUP: Annual Meeting Update:
-Chairman Esfeld will provide an update. On October 3 and 4, 2024, the Kansas Legislative Policy Group held its Annual Meeting in Liberal, Kansas. The meeting included a legislative platform review, economic development program and a series of speakers. This item was tabled on October 8, 2024.
III. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. COMMISSION: Employee Engagement Committee:
-Judith Castro, Employee Engagement Committee, will provide details. The Employee Engagement Committee (EEC) is charged with creating short- and long-term goals and project development to improve employee retention and employee satisfaction. There is one unexpired position open on the Committee that will expire December 31, 2024.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
-Chairman 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.
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.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
10:15 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Program Update – Sara Arnberger, Executive Director, Great Bend Economic Development.
10:30 a.m. – Voice Logger maintenance contract renewal – Dena Popp, 911 Director, and Casey Hubbard, Office Manager / Investigator, County Attorney’s Office.
10:45 a.m. – Program Update – Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director.
11:00 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
Noon – Luncheon meeting with the Appraiser’s Office staff to discuss regular business.
1:00 p.m. – Mill Levy Calculation Update – Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, and Jim Jordan, County Treasurer.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the Health Department are scheduled for October 17, 2024.
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, October 22, 2024.
VI. ADJOURN