BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS July 23, 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 July 16, 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 July 9, 2018, and ending July 23, 2018.
III. OLD BUSINESS – Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time.
A. 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. This item was tabled on July 16, 2018, in order for the Commission to review additional information.
IV. NEW BUSINESS – All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.
A. CITY OF CLAFLIN: Cooperative Effort to Repair Roads:
-The City of Claflin has requested assistance with sealing of certain roads. As an independent contractor, the County would receive no more than $6,750.00 for labor and equipment. Robert Suelter, Claflin City Attorney, developed the contractual agreement for the work. Darren Williams, County Works Director, will provide details.
B. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Operating Improvements:
-Information Technology staff has researched options to improve internet filters, email spam filters and email archiving. John Debes, Information Technology Director, suggests that the County change several operations as current agreements are aging out.
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: JULY 23, 2018
9:30 a.m. or close of the Agenda Meeting – Department Head Meeting with the Commissioners. Department Head meetings are held in the Courthouse Conference Room, Room 101. After the Department Head meeting is closed, the Commission will return to their Chambers.
11:00 a.m. – Structural Analysis – Courthouse Update – WDM Architects
Noon – Regular Business Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, and Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Barb Esfeld, County Appraiser, is scheduled for July 26, 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 at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2018.
VII. ADJOURN.