By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Commission faces long agenda Tuesday morning
Board of Health to meet
new deh county workfit story barton county logo

The Barton County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday 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/3s8KzrR. Those who wish to take part in the discussion of any item can call 620-793-1800 for instructions.

The agenda includes:

• An appointment to the  a board appointment the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging Sub-Regional Council.

• Facade Improvement Grant Program applications.

• A proclamation marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Competitive Solid Waste Grant Program for Local Government.

• The canceling of the Nov. 23 meeting due to it being Thanksgiving week.

• The Kansas Association of Counties Legislative Policy Statement. The KAC meets for its annual conference Oct. 18–20 in Overland Park.

• The cancelation of the contract with the Kansas Department of Revenue and Barton County. This involves the use of space at the courthouse for the KDR’s issuing of drivers’ licences and other se vices.

• The hiring of a consultant to help in the search for a county administrator.

• Vehicle insurance for the 20th Judicial District Juvenile Justice Authority.

Appointments following the agenda meeting include:

• Discussion of funding assistance for Sunflower Diversified Services for transportation to Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington.

• Review of Facade Improvement Grant applications.

• Talk of a partnership with Great Bend Economic Development Inc, with GBED President Sara Hayden.

• An update the National Opioid Settlement from County Counselor Patrick Hoffman.

Following the close of the agenda meeting, the commission will convene as the Board of Health. 

That agenda includes District 1 Commissioner Kirby Krier presenting a proclamation on the declaration of essential workers in Barton County.