BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Budget Hearing and Agenda Meeting Monday, July 30, 2018
9:00 a.m. Until Close
BUDGET HEARING – This Budget Hearing has been scheduled for the purpose of
reviewing the proposed 2019 Operating Budget for Barton County.
BUDGET HEARING: 2019 Operating Budget:
-Elected officials, Department Heads and supported agencies were asked to
submit preliminary budget requests for the 2019 Operating Year. After reviewing
the requests, the Commission then overviewed the proposed budget and made
revisions. The proposed 2019 Operating Budget is now presented to the Barton
County Commission to receive public comment. Phil Hathcock, County
Administrator, will present details.
CLOSE BUDGET HEARING
AGENDA MEETING
Immediately Following the Close of the Budget Hearing
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 23, 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. 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. RESOLUTION 2018-14: A Resolution Expressing the Property Taxation Policy of the
Board of County Commissioners of Barton County, Kansas, with Respect to
Financing the 2019 Annual Budget for Barton County:
-Resolution 2018-14, Expressing the Property Taxation Policy of the County, details
the costs of providing services. Matt Patzner, Finance Officer, will present
details.
B. ADOPTION OF THE 2019 BARTON COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET:
-At the Budget Hearing for the Proposed 2019 Operating Budget for Barton
County, conducted prior to this Regular Agenda Meeting, public comments
were received. The Commission is now asked to consider adoption of the
budget. Mr. Hathcock will provide details.
C. ADOPTION OF THE 2019 AUTHORIZED POSITIONS LISTING:
-To assure that offices are operating with appropriate personnel, the 2019
Authorized Positions listing is presented for adoption. The listing includes all
County positions, including Central Kansas Community Corrections and 20th
Judicial District Juvenile Services, since both fall under the umbrella of County
operations. Mr. Hathcock will provide details.
D. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN:
-Through the budgeting process, Barton County plans for cash transfers, as
savings, to the Capital Improvement Plan. This plan, as revised each year,
allows for the projected maintenance and remodeling of County buildings and
major modifications to roads and bridges. Mr. Hathcock will present the plan.
E. EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PLAN:
-Through the budgeting process, Barton County plans for cash transfers, as
savings, to the Equipment Replacement Plan. The plan is developed and
revised each year for the purpose of ensuring that equipment costs is kept at a
manageable level. Mr. Hathcock will present the plan.
F. SOUTHWEST DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, INC: Agreement for Services:
-Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. (SDSI) is the Community
Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) for the County. Under the 2019
service agreement, SDSI will provide all services required by Kansas statutes for a
CDDO for a total of $70,000.00. Mr. Hathcock will provide details.
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 30, 2018
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Regular Business
Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, and Donna Zimmerman,
County Clerk
10:30 a.m. – Budget Hearing and Agenda Meeting – Governing Board of Fire
District No. 1
10:45 a.m. – Purchase of 800 radio equipment and upgrades – Dena Popp, 911
Director
11:00 a.m. – Program Update – Cottonwood Extension District
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Phil Hathcock,
County Administrator, is scheduled for August 2, 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, August 6, 2018.
VI. ADJOURN.