The Barton County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main in Great Bend. The meeting will be open to the public but will also be broadcast live due to COVID-19.
It will be broadcast on Microsoft Teams. Citizens can watch the meeting either by logging in or by logging in anonymously.
To participate, follow the link https://bit.ly/3Bd81Kx. Those who want to participate in the discussion of anything can call 620-793-1800 for instructions.
The agenda includes:
• A resolution authorizing participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program for the 2023 calendar year.
• The National Association of Counties 2023 members.
• The Kansas Association Of Counties 2023 membership.
• The Kansas Legislative Policy Group 2023 membership.
• The annual report from District Attorney Levi Morris.
After the meeting, the following appointments were made:
• 10 a.m. – financial update with Matt Patzner, director of operations.
• 10:15 am – equipment update with Dena Popp, 911 director.
10:30 a.m. – asphalt mix discussion with Darren Williams, county operations director.
• 10:45 a.m. – Program Update with Barry McManaman, district engineer.
• 1 a.m. – the commission will open the advisory bids of the district in their rooms.
• 1:30 pm – solar farm project with Acciona Energy and Judy Goreham, environmental manager.
• 2pm – continued HVAC tender discussion.
• 3pm – regular business discussion with Matt Patzner, director of operations.