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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda
County Commission and Fire District No. 1 Meetings
Aug. 24
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. Minutes of the July 13, 2022, Regular Meeting. Minutes of the July 20, 2022, the July 27, 2022, the August 3, 2022, the August 10, 2022 and the August 17, 2022, Regular Meetings are not available.
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. Cell phones and other electronic devices, other than those used by the media and law enforcement, should be shut off.
II. OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time.
A. CITY OF ELLINWOOD: Water and Wastewater Improvements:
-Chris Komarek, Ellinwood City Administrator, will provide details. For some time, the City of Ellinwood has worked to develop a water and wastewater improvement project. Included in the project are both the new hospital and new housing area. As quotes are currently being accepted for needed materials, the City will ask that the County provide financial assistance. This item was tabled on July 27, 2022.
B. RURAL WATER DISTRICT NO. 1: Infrastructure Improvement Assistance:
-Mary Anne Stoskopf, Secretary/Treasurer, Barton County Rural Water District No. 1, will provide details. Russell County Rural Water District No. 3 has proposed acquiring Rural Water District No. 1. In addition to providing Barton County residents with an option for an improved water system, the consolidated Water Districts would be poised for a planned project that involves purchasing water from the City of Hoisington to sell in bulk to the City of Bunker Hill. Ms. Stoskopf will ask that the Commission contribute funding to improve infrastructure. This item was tabled on August 17, 2022.
III. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. CITY OF CLAFLIN: Assistance with Grant Award:
-Casey Hubbard, Claflin City Council member, will provide details. The City of Claflin was awarded a Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) grant for the purchase of a new recycling trailer. The grant award is $15,720.75, with a cash match amount of $5,240.25. The City of Claflin asks that the County assist by providing up to 50% of that match.
B. SUNFLOWER DIVERSIFIED SERVICES: Glass Recycling Project:
-Sunflower Diversified Services has requested matching funds for a grant to support glass recycling efforts. It is suggested that the County provide up to a fifty percent match for the $12,878.96 project.
C. FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Grant Deadline Extension:
-Matt Patzner, Director of Operations, will provide details. During the September 21, 2021, Commission Meeting, AJN Investments, LLC was allocated $20,000.00 for façade improvements for the building located at 1315 Main, Great Bend, Kansas. As the building has now been moved into an historical district, project planning has been delayed. The Commission will be asked to extend the grant period to June 30, 2023.
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:
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Program Update – Barry McManaman, County Engineer.
10:00 a.m. – Budget Hearing and Agenda Meeting – Fire District No. 1.
10:15 a.m. or following the close of the Fire District Meeting – Grant Updates – Amy Boxberger, CKCC Director, and Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director.
10:30 a.m. – Audit Review – Melissa Ille, Adams Brown.
11:15 a.m. – Program Update – Karen Winkelman, Health Director, and Kori Hammeke, Child Care Licensing.
11:30 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, Director of Operations.
1:30 p.m. – The Commission will tour a building located at 18th and Main, Great Bend.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Commissioner Kirby Krier is scheduled for August 25, 2022.
V. 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 Wednesdays during regular business hours.
D. One or more Commissioners may be present in the Commission Chambers conducting county business throughout the day on Wednesdays.
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., Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
VI. ADJOURN.