BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda Meeting, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 – 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 Minutes of the February 12, 2018, 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. Cell phones and other electronic devices, other than those used by the media and law enforcement, should be shut off.

II. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:
-An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of February 5, 2018, and ending February 20, 2018.

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. RESOLUTION 2018-05: Establishing Commission Districts for Barton County, Kansas, and Rescinding Resolution 2015-05, Same, Adopted January 26, 2015:
-At least once every three years, the Commission shall review districting to assure that each of the five is as compact and equal in population as possible. Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk, will provide details.

B. RESOLUTION 2018-06: Resolution Transferring and Carrying Over 2017 Unexpended Funds to the Capital Improvement, Equipment Replacement and Health Funds:
-After accounting of all 2017 transactions, monies are suggested for transfer to the Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement Funds. For 2018, it is suggested that some monies be transferred back to the Health Fund. Overall, these planned transfers are a regular part of budgeting. Matt Patzner, Finance Officer, and Ms. Zimmerman will present details.

C. INVENTORY OF COUNTY PROPERTY:
-Per KSA 19-2687, each County officer and head of a department shall make an inventory of the personal property owned by the County and located in such office or department. The inventory, which shall be taken during the month of December of each year, shall be filed with the County Clerk on or before December 31 of each year. The inventory shall not include books, records, files, stationery, writing materials and blank legal papers. The information will be presented to the Commission during February of each year. Per Resolution 2005-22, the mandated duties have been assigned to the Information Technology Department. John Debes, Director, and Chris Saenz, Equipment Technician, will provide details.

D. COUNTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE: “Who Are Appraisers?”
-Barb Esfeld, County Appraiser, will present a video on the job of an Appraiser.

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, 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:
-Subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:

FEBRUARY 20, 2018
9:30 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Phil Hathcock, Operations Director, and Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk
10:00 a.m. – Meeting as the Governing Body of Fire District Number One
10:15 a.m. – IRB / Economic Development annual review – Kan-Can (Red Barn) –Jim Jordan, County Treasurer; Barb Esfeld, County Appraiser; Matt Patzner, Financial Officer and Ms. Zimmerman
10:30 a.m. – Delinquent Taxes – Mr. Jordan
10:45 a.m. – Employee Benefits – Amy Mellor, County Attorney
11:00 a.m. – Federal Funds Distribution / Federal Fund Exchange 2018 – Barry McManaman, County Engineer
11:15 a.m. – 2018 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay Project – Mr. McManaman and Darren Williams, County Works Director
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services Department are scheduled for February 22, 2018.

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 Mondays during regular business hours.
D. The Commissioners may, individually, schedule personal appointments related to County business at their discretion.
E. The next Regular Meeting will be Monday, February 26, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

VII. ADJOURN.

Late last year, the owners of Marmie Ford and Marmie Motors in Great Bend, Kansas had the opportunity to expand their enterprise by purchasing the Doonan GMC Dealership. And now, two months later, the family-owned business is excited to announce the acquisition of Dove Chevrolet Buick Cadillac as well.

“It has been a whirlwind of a year, but with two great opportunities to expand our business and keep these companies and dollars local, we just couldn’t pass them up,” says Desa Marmie Behr, third generation in the automobile business. “When we were approached by Kenny and then by Rob about purchasing their dealerships, from a business perspective it just made sense.”

“Both of these companies had exceptional reputations for customer service and we didn’t want to see the jobs and the management go to an out-of-town company that may not always keep this community’s best interests at heart. We believe strongly in Great Bend, and are willing and proud to invest in its future. We are looking forward to welcoming all of their employees into our team, and will embrace their talents and experience.”

The Marmie family’s legacy in the auto industry started when Eustace Marmie first opened his car dealership in 1961. His sons, Jerry and David, have operated the business for several decades, and now Dave’s daughter Desa and her husband Shawn Behr along with CFO Jason Mayers are picking up the reigns and bringing new opportunities to their customers.

“We will focus on giving the consumer a straight forward, low pressure, and very transparent buying experience. We hope to expand on the current inventory levels, and have a great selection of varying options and price ranges,” says Shawn Behr, who will assume the General Manager responsibilities for the west location.

“We will work hard to earn the business of past and future customers alike, and will continue to prioritize service – before, during, and after the sale.”

Marmie Auto Group currently employs 100 people between full time and part time employees, and the addition of the Dove’s and GMC employees will bring over 20 new members to that team.

Employees of the newly acquired dealerships will enjoy better benefit programs and the security of working for a locally owned company that values their experience and their customer relationships. It is for this reason that Rob Dove was pleased to sell his family’s three generation business to the Marmies.

“I can remember a time in 1977 right after I started working for the dealership when my Dad, Dee Dove, came into my office and asked me what kind of business we were in. I said ‘the car business’ and he told me to go home and think about it,” Rob recalls. “The next day, he asked me the same question, and then explained that we are in the PEOPLE business. The same way that I have been groomed and trained in this industry, so have Desa and Shawn. We have always gotten along with the Marmies, and I am confident that they will do a great job taking care of our customers.”

Rob and his wife, Trisha, will be retiring at the end of March to spend more time with family and on hobbies they enjoy. Rob plans to spend time farming, fishing, woodworking, and making memories with their four grandchildren.

“Success in this business, especially in a rural setting, is impossible without customer satisfaction,” Dove says. “The Marmie team’s success is obvious, and it’s because they get it. I am thrilled that they are the ones buying our dealership.”

Marmie Auto Group is based at the intersection of 10th Street and Kansas Avenue in Great Bend, with an inventory of new, used, and program pre-owned certified Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles to choose from.

The new Marmie Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac dealership will be located at 4217 W. 10th Street.