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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
July 8 - 9 a.m. Until Close
Barton County Courthouse – 1400 Main, Suite 106, Great Bend
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 July 1, 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. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: 13th Month – Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025:
-Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present details. An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Generally this impacts offices utilizing federal grant funding.
IV. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. RESOLUTION 2025-11: A Resolution Concerning the Continuation of Group Health Benefits for Barton County Retirees and their Dependents:
-Matt Patzner, County Administrator, will provide details. Thought the adoption of this Resolution, and as required by Kansas statute, Barton County will extend coverage for health care benefits to retired former employees and their dependents, upon written application filed with the Clerk within 30 days following retirement of the employee. The Resolution stipulates qualifications, coverage type and payment requirements.
B. RESOLUTION 2025-12: A Resolution Establishing a Procurement Policy and Procedures for Purchasing and Sourcing and Rescinding Resolution 2023-09, Same, Adopted March 8, 2023:
-Mr. Patzner will provide details. The County has operated with purchasing standards for several years. That practice eventually evolved into the current Procurement Policy. First adopted in 2020, the County continues to refine its language. The latest revision will be presented at this time.
C. FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT: 10-39 LLC:
-Mr. Patzner will provide details. On July 1, 2025, the Commission approved, in cooperation with the City of Ellinwood, a $20,000.00 Façade Improvement Grant for 10-39 LLC, 104 W 1st, Ellinwood, Kansas. The original motion did not correctly identify the payment source. The Commission will be asked to approve payment from the Finance General account of the General Fund rather than Capital Improvement.
D. COUNTY ENGINEER: Inspection Services on Project 05 C-5265-01, High Risk Rural Roads Signage:
-Barry McManaman, County Engineer, will provide details. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests approval of the three-party agreement with Kirkham Michael & Associates, KDOT and Barton County for inspection services on Project 05 C-5265-01, High Risk Rural Roads Signing Project. Under the agreement, Kirkham Michael will have an on-site inspector monitoring and documenting the work done by the construction contractor for the installation of no passing pennants. KDOT will pay 100% of the participating costs up to the upper compensation limit of $57,116.93. Barton County will be responsible for any costs incurred above the limit or for any nonparticipating costs.
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.
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.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Chamber Updates – Great Bend Chamber.
10:45 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Jennifer Hamby, Solid Waste Director, is scheduled for July 10, 2025.
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 15, 2025.
VII. ADJOURN.