BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda Meeting ~ Monday, July 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m.
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 July 2, 2018, and the July 9, 2018, Regular Meetings.
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. 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. 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:
-Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk, 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. KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: Community Service Tax Credit Program – Rosewood Services:
-Rosewood Services has requested a Letter of Support from Barton County to include with their application for the tax credit program. If approved, the tax credit program would be used to remodel the old E & E Glass (in Great Bend) and open the Rosewood Creations Center. This would allow for the introduction of new goods and a skills-learning center. Anna Hammond-Bodine, Director of Development, Rosewood Services, will provide details.
C. TREASURER’S OFFICE: Office Improvement:
-In May, 2018, the Commission approved a $13,743.80 bid from Thomas Quality Homes to move two walls to expand the office space in the interior of the Treasurer’s Office, upgrade the electrical and install LED lighting. Since the original bid was approved, the removal of a half wall, revisions to the lighting and insulation and the replacement of damaged ceiling tiles were added to the bid, bringing the total to $14,463.62. Jim Jordan, County Treasurer, will ask that the Commission authorize payment of the additional charges.
IV. 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.
B. APPOINTMENTS:
JULY 16, 2018
9:30 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Regular Business Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, and Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk
9:45 a.m. – Financial Update – Matt Patzner, Financial Officer
10:00 a.m. – Business Update – Jim Jordan, County Treasurer
10:30 a.m. – Energy Conservation in County Buildings – David Villines, Johnson Controls
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the Health Department are scheduled for July 19, 2018.
V. 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 at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 23, 2018.
VI. ADJOURN.