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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting, July 29, 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 July 22, 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:
-Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present details. An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of July 15, 2025, and ending July 29, 2025.
IV. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
ITEM A. 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.
ITEM B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters of non-elected personnel:
-The Commission will enter into Executive Session pursuant to KSA 75-7319 (b) (4). The Commission may invite such parties as needed into said Session. It is anticipated that the Commission will interview candidates for the position of Compliance / Human Resource Officer. Interviews are scheduled at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
ITEM C. ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters of nonelected personnel:
-The Commission will make any necessary announcements as a result of the Executive Session. If necessary, further discussion or a decision may be made at this time.
V. RECESS – The Commission will recess until 1:00 p.m. It is anticipated that the Commission will hold study sessions and be provided a lunch during this period.
VI. RETURN – The Commission will resume the agenda meeting
NEW BUSINESS, Continued.
ITEM D. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters of non-elected personnel:
-The Commission will enter into Executive Session. The Commission may invite such parties as needed into said Session. It is anticipated that the Commission will interview one candidate for the position of Compliance / Human Resource Officer. One interview is scheduled at 1:00 p.m.
ITEM E. ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters of nonelected personnel: -The Commission will make any necessary announcements as a result of the Executive Session. If necessary, further discussion or a decision may be made at this time.
ITEM F. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters of non-elected personnel:
-The Commission will enter into Executive Session. The Commission may invite such parties as needed into said Session. It is anticipated that the Commission will discuss the interviews.
ITEM G. ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters of nonelected personnel:
-The Commission will make any necessary announcements as a result of the Executive Session. If necessary, further discussion or a decision may be made at this time.
VII. 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 has been invited to attend On Tap with the Golden Belt Community Foundation. The event begins at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Dry Lake Brewing, 1305 Main, Great Bend, Kansas.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
11:30 a.m. – Grant Overview – Karen Winkelman, Public Health Director.
Noon – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services Department are scheduled for July 31, 2025.
VIII. 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, Aug. 5, 2025.
IX. ADJOURN.