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The County Commission will meet as the Board of County Canvassers at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in the Office of the County Clerk. At that time, they will canvass the March 19, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary Election ballots.
BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
March 26
9 a.m. or following the Close of the Presidential Preference Primary Election Ballot Canvass 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 March 19, 2024, 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. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:
-Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present details. An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of March 12, 2024, and ending March 26, 2024.
III. OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time.
-There is no Old Business at this time.
IV. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. JUVENILE SERVICES: 2025 Budget Approval:
-Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director, will provide details. The Juvenile Services Department requests approval of the 2025 fiscal year budget. The budget has been prepared based on figures provided by the Kansas Department of Corrections – Juvenile Services.
B. RESOLUTION 2024-09: A Resolution Providing for a Temporary Moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Project Development within the Unincorporated Area of Barton County, Kansas:
-Patrick Hoffman, County Counselor, will provide details. With the adoption of Resolution 2023-25, the Commission extended the temporary moratorium on commercial solar energy project development in the unincorporated area of Barton County until March 31, 2024. The Commission will consider a brief extension to the deadline.
C. BOARD APPOINTMENT: Barton County Planning Commission:
-Judy Goreham, Environmental Manager, will provide details. The County has sought applicants for the Barton County Planning Commission. The focus of the Planning Commission is to plan for the proper growth and development of Barton County through the enactment of planning and zoning laws for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. Although all applicants must reside in Barton County, the majority of members must be from the unincorporated area.
D. FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2: Appointment of a Board of Trustees:
-Matt Patzner, County Administrator, will provide details. Per Resolution 2018-10, which created Fire District No. 2, the members of the Fire District Board of Trustees shall consist of not more than one (1) appointee from each participating township and not more than one (1) from each participating city. At this time, Olmitz city representation is open. The position expires December 31, 2025.
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.
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.
-County officials, individually or in groups, may visit the Courthouse or those buildings being used for displaced Courthouse offices during the HVAC improvement project. With the Courthouse located at 1400 Main, other buildings being used for housing are 1520 Main and 1709 Main, Great Bend, Kansas.
-County business offices will close at Noon, Friday, March 29, 2024, for the Easter Holiday. The Barton County Landfill will close at noon as well, but will be open regular hours on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Emergency services will be in normal operation.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
10:00 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Program Update – Request for Proposals Review – Crowdstrike Endpoint Protection – Derrick Hollingshead, Information Technology Director.
10:45 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
11:00 a.m. – Tour of the Courthouse by Commissioners.
1:30 p.m. – Progress Meeting – Kansas Department of Transportation and Barton County officials.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the Juvenile Services staff are scheduled for March 28, 2024.
VI. 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, April 2, 2024.
VII. ADJOURN.