BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2015 – 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 September 28, 2015, 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, should be shut off.
II. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:
-An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of September 21, 2015, and ending October 5, 2015.
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. PROCLAMATION 2015-14: Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October, 2015:
-Given the number of victims touched by domestic violence, the importance of working with survivors and the need to hold perpetrators accountable, the Commission will be asked by Laura Patzner, Executive Director of the Family Crisis Center, to recognize October, 2015, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
B. ALLIANCE INSURANCE GROUP / EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES: Dividend Return:
-Cody Smith, Alliance Insurance Group, will present the Commission with a dividend return check as a result of the County’s participation in the Kansas County Safety Dividend Group with EMC Insurance Companies.
C. BARTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the “The Rifleman”:
-This November 7, 2015, the Barton County Historical Society will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of “The Rifleman”, an original bronze statue by noted American sculptor, Frederick C. Hibbard. To the north of the Barton County Courthouse, this likeness of a young man stands eternal guard in defense of the Union, rifle and bayonet at the ready. In October, “The Rifleman” will be professionally cleaned and restored. Bev Komarek, Executive Director, and Karen Neuforth, Research Coordinator, Barton County Historical Society, will provide details.
D. SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS REGIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL: Transfer of Property Agreement:
-The South Central Kansas Regional Homeland Security Council, through the North Central Regional Planning Commission, has awarded six (6) tactical vests to the Barton County Sheriff’s Office. The Barton County Sheriff’s Office will be responsible for maintaining the equipment on inventory and maintenance. Amy Miller, Emergency Risk Manager, will provide details.
2014 AUDIT: Payment of Audit Fee:
-Adams, Brown, Beran and Ball has submitted the final billing for the 2014 audit. Included on the billing is the fee for the 2014 audit, a fee for the preparation of two single audits and a change order. The change order includes additional work required due to evaluation of Federal Awards expenditures. It also includes the evaluation of the 2013 tax roll reconciliation and lack of reconciled distributions for the Treasurer’s Office. The additional fees of $12,395.00 bring the total billing to $53,695.00. Richard Boeckman, County Counselor / Administrator / Interim 911 Director, will provide details.
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:
10:00 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Richard Boeckman, County Counselor / Administrator / Interim 911 Director, will discuss regular business.
10:30 a.m. – Engineering Issues – Mr. Boeckman
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Kevin Wondra, County Treasurer, is scheduled for October 8, 2015.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Discussion Items.
B. Citizens or organizations may present requests or proposals for initial consideration.
C. Announce the Commissioners are available to the Public on Mondays during regular business hours.
D. Announce that the Commissioners may, individually, schedule personal appointments related to County business at their discretion.
E. Announce next Regular Meeting will be Monday, October 12, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
VII. ADJOURN.