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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
Jan. 28 - 9:00 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 January 21, 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 – 2nd Batch:
-Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present details. An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period ending December 31, 2024. This is considered the second “13th Month” for 2024 expenditures.
IV. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:
-Ms. Schmeidler will present details. An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of January 14, 2025, and ending January 28, 2025.
V. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: Request for Approval – Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes:
-Ms. Schmeidler will present a listing of Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes. Orders for these actions are kept on file in the County Clerk’s Office. These are used to correct assessments and are requested by the County Appraiser’s Office or the County Clerk’s Office.
B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Local Emergency Planning Committee:
-Sean Kelly, Emergency Management Director, will provide details. The Barton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is comprised of representatives from the following groups: state/local officials; law enforcement; firefighting; emergency management; health; hospital; broadcast media and/or communications media; transportation; local environmental group; community service/civic group; emergency medical services; and facilities/industries regulated by SARA Title III. Nominations have been sought for appointment according to LEPC bylaws.
C. KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES: 2025 Membership:
-Matt Patzner, County Administrator, will provide details. The Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) has submitted a renewal notice for the 2025 membership. Based on a calculation that includes a base fee, population and valuation, the dues are $6,562.40. The Association sponsors the annual KAC Conference, various educational meetings throughout the year and lobbies the State and Federal Legislature on behalf of Kansas Counties.
D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Kansas Association of Counties and the League of Kansas Municipalities:
-Commissioner Barb Esfeld will provide details. The Kansas Association of Counties and the League of Kansas Municipalities co-hosted Local Government Day last week. An overview will be provided.
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.
VI. 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.
-County officials may attend the 20th Annual CASA Chocolate Auction, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025. The event will be held at the Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau, 3111 10th Street, Great Bend, Kansas.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Hidden Hills Housing Development Update – Braden Miller.
10:30 a.m. – Update of Mail Machine – Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, and Chris Saenz, Deputy County Clerk.
10:45 a.m. – Program Update – Barry McManaman, County Engineer.
11:00 a.m. – Program Update – Chris Schartz, County Works Director.
11:15 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
1:00 p.m. – Program Overview – Hannah Bailey, Director of Grants and Program Development, Coneflower Consulting.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the Juvenile Services Department are scheduled for January 30, 2025.
VII. 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, February 4, 2025.
VIII. ADJOURN.