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 streamed live due to COVID-19.

It will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign-in or by signing in anonymously. 

To participate, follow the link https://bit.ly/37Vt5ty. Those who wish to take part in the discussion of any item can call 620-793-1800 for instructions.

The agenda includes:

• Hiring a bulk mailer for Revenue Neutral Rate notices.

• Pending state legislation calling for increased registration and title fees for services performed by county treasurers and the division of vehicles .

• A resolution defining the parameters under which county employees or contractors may seek, apply for or manage grants.

• A clarification of county travel policies, to be used in coordination with the Barton County employee handbook.

• A storm damage update.

Following the agenda meeting, the following appointments are scheduled:

•  10 a.m. – a report from Great Bend Economic Development Inc. President Sara Hayden.  

• 10:30 a.m. – Great Bend Chamber of Commerce update.  

• 10:45 a.m. – program update with Darren Williams, county works director.

• 11:15 a.m. – regular business discussion with Matt Patzner, director of operations.