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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Meeting
August 27, 2024
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. 1. Consider the minutes of the August 6, 2024, and the August 13, 2024, Regular Meetings.
2. Minutes of the August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting is 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. 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 August 13, 2024, and ending August 27, 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.
ITEM A. JUVENILE SERVICES: Fiscal Year 2025 Carry-Over Budget:
-Marissa Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director, will provide details. Juvenile Services seeks approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Carry-over Budget. This includes $77,822.93 from Core programming and $21,188.00 from Immediate Intervention for a total of $99,010.93. If approved, monies from the Core Programming will be used to fund contractual services, training, supplies and equipment. Immediate Intervention funds can only be used for evidence-based curriculum, incentives or referrals to outside services for youth.
ITEM B. CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS: Fiscal Year 2025 Carry-over Reimbursement Plan Budget:
-Brooke Haulmark, CKCC Director, will provide details. The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) requires a budget submission of local program funding collected by Community Corrections agencies from program fees and reimbursements. These budgets require the review and approval of the Barton County Commissioners, as the Administrative County for the District to which the plan pertains.
ITEM C. HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Brentwood Builders LLC – Change Order on Nursing Station Update:
-Matt Patzner, County Administrator, will provide details. Barton County sought an experienced and qualified construction firm, licensed in the State of Kansas, to remodel the clinical/nurse’s station area at the Barton County Health Department. On March 5, 2024, the Commission authorized Brentwood Builders to perform the update for a total of $182,748.00. As the project nears completion, a $3,843.30 change order has been submitted for painting.
ITEM D. 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 business offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2, 204. The Health Department, the Records Division of the Sheriff’s Office and the Landfill will also be closed. Emergency services will be in normal operation. As a result of the closure, the next Commission meeting will be Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
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.
10:15 a.m. – Jail Program Outcomes – Julie Kramp, The Center Executive Director and project partners.
10:45 a.m. – EEC Update – Judith Castro, EEC President.
11:00 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Matt Patzner, County Administrator.
Noon – Departmental Visit with the Register of Deeds Office.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Brenda Kaiser, Human Resource Director, scheduled for August 29, 2024.
VI. 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, September 10, 2024.
VII. ADJOURN