BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda Meeting July 6, 2020 9:00 a.m. Until Close
I. OPENING BUSINESS:
II. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: -An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of June 22, 2020, and ending July 6, 2020.
III. OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time.
IV. NEW BUSINESS –
A. GRANT PROGRAM: Kansas Federal Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding: -Barton County was awarded a $102,356.00 Federal Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant from the Kansas Governor’s Grant Program. This program provides funding to prevent, prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus. The scope of the Barton County project includes phones and video surveillance equipment for law enforcement agencies that will be integrated into a larger and more robust system. A new phone system will provide a complete interactive setup and will assist in the immediate need for social distancing and telework related efforts. The upgraded video surveillance system will allow the County to retain storage longer than 14 days for COVID-19 investigation reasons. Virtual location journaling is also paramount to presumptive and active coronavirus investigations. Clarity will also be enhanced so that employees can remotely view security cameras to ensure safety at the Sheriff’s Office, Detention Facility and the Annex at 1806 – 12th , Great Bend, Kansas, where Juvenile Services and Community Corrections are housed. Barton County is grateful for this award as it will improve efficiency in the COVID-19 pandemic response. Sue Cooper, Grant Coordinator, will be joined by Dereck Hollingshead, Network Administrator / IT Service Technician, in providing details on the grant award.
B. RESOLUTION 2020-12: Barton County Coronavirus Relief Fund Resolution: -The State of Kansas Finance Council approved the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce’s proposal to distribute $5,268,052.00 to Barton County to help address the health and economic challenges inflicted by COVID-19. The funding level was determined by Barton County’s population and impact from COVID-19. Funds are to be used as reimbursement of COVID-19 related costs and as direct aid unless otherwise approved by the SPARK Taskforce. With the adoption of the proposed Resolution, Barton County can begin the process of safely, strategically, and proactively providing communities within the County the resources needed to both mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and invest in long-term economic recovery. Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, will provide details.
C. PUBLIC HEALTH: Purchase of a Mobile Unit for Community Testing and Emergency Response: -The purchase of a mobile unit for community testing, mobile outreaches and emergency response for Public Health has been a long-term goal of the County. With more demands on the Health Department staff to provide community COVID testing, administrative staff researched purchase options. It is suggested that a used 2018 Forest River Vengeance be purchased from Harper Camperland for $25,540.00. If approved, this expenditure would provide a resource to both mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and invest in long-term economic recovery. Mr. Hathcock will provide details.
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:
JULY 6, 2020
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Cisco OpenDNS Umbrella – Dereck Hollingshead, Network Administrator / IT Service Technician
10:00 a.m. – Review of SPARK Funding – Sue Cooper, Grant Coordinator 10:45 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, and Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, is scheduled for July 9, 2020.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS:
VII. ADJOURN.