Action from the July 20, 2022, Barton County Commission agenda:
APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: -An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of July 6, 2022, and ending July 20, 2022.
NEW BUSINESS - ROAD AND BRIDGE: Asphalt Plant Overhaul Project: -Darren Williams, County Works Director, has established an asphalt plant repair project that includes the drum assembly replacement and plant overhaul. Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. provided a quote of $55,120.00 for the drum assembly. Additional costs will include freight, crane rental, electrical work and associated repair costs. The Commission approved the purchase of the Asphalt Drum Assembly from Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. for a not to exceed cost of $70,000.00. Crane rental and electrical work was approved at a not to exceed cost of $10,000.00.
COUNTY COUNSELOR AGREEMENT: Patrick Hoffman, LLC: -Patrick Hoffman, County Counselor, presented details. For some time, Mr. Hoffman has provided Barton County with serves related to being the County Counselor. When originally contracted, Mr. Hoffman was at Sherman, Hoffman and Hoffman, LC. He has since started his own firm and requests that the Commission authorize service payment to Patrick Hoffman, LLC. The Commission approved the change.
VIDEO SERVICE AGREEMENT: Nex-Tech, LLC and Barton County: -Matt Patzner, Director of Operations, presented details. Nex-Tech, LLC, has submitted a Video Service Agreement. The approved agreement calls for the County to receive a percentage of gross revenues.
Commissioner Krier asked that the Commission tour W 10th and Airport Road. These projects are now finished.
Commissioner Prescott provided an update on a housing development project. First, the City of Great Bend needs to make a determination on a lift station.
Commissioner Esfeld asked about a KDOT meeting.