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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
Oct. 29 - 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 15, 2024, and the October 22, 2024, Regular Meetings.
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. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Replacement of Certain Computers:
-Dereck Hollingshead, Information Technology Director, will provide details. The County has developed a plan for the annual replacement of a certain number of computers. This practice improves the County’s technological capabilities and allows for more consistent budgeting. The low bid was submitted by Bauer Computers of Great Bend. After the bid was received, it was learned that the 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services Department would receive computer equipment through a different opportunity. The adjusted total, which will be split among departments, is $30,585.10.
B. ROAD AND BRIDGE: Rebuild of Storage Shed – Project Update:
-Chris Schartz, County Works Director, will present details. One of the south storage buildings at Road and Bridge was damaged in the July, 2023, hail and wind storm. With Commission approval in 2024, that building was demolished by Road and Bridge and Steel Builders Construction, Inc. installed a 50’x180’x16’ eave height Behlen All Steel Building for $316,420.00. Steel Builders has presented Proposal #9435 to furnish and install on the interior of the perimeter walls, 7’9” tall, 26 gauge, colored liner panels with top and side trim. No electrical or plumbing is needed. Cost of the work is $6,226.00.
C. RESOLUTION 2024-19: A Resolution Detailing the Barton County, Kansas, Policy on National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors:
-Patrick Hoffman, County Counselor, will provide details. The Kansas National Resource Coalition has presented a proposed Resolution Detailing the Barton County, Kansas, Policy on National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors. The policy addresses eminent domain, land acquisition, the NEPA process, the federal decisions making process relative to NIETCs, defense by the Kansas Attorney General and the County’s defense of citizen interests.
D. JUVENILE SERVICES: Out of State Travel – Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Conference:
-Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director, will provide details. In 2020, Central Kansas Community Corrections received a Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance (SCA) grant. A component of this grant includes training with the Office of Justice Programs and the US Department of Justice. The Commission will be asked to allow Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director, to attend training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event will be held December 16 through 18, 2024.
E. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
-Chairman Barb 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.
-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.
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 – Karen Winkelman, Public Health Director.
10:30 a.m. – Supplemental Agreement for a KDOT Project – Barry McManaman, County Engineer.
10:45 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
11:00 a.m. – Benefits Open Enrollment Session – Brenda Kaiser, Human Resources Director.
Noon – Luncheon meeting with the Treasurer’s Office staff to discuss regular business.
1:30 p.m. – The County has opted to donate a 1969 Chevy C60 Fire Truck to the Barton County Historical Society, 85 US 281, Great Bend, Kansas. The Landfill will deliver the vehicle at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2024, and photos will be taken with Historical Society and County officials.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Chris Schartz, County Works Director, is scheduled for October 31, 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, November 5, 2024.
VI. ADJOURN