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/3pT0uuX. Those who wish to take part in the discussion of any item can call 620-793-1800 for instructions.

The agenda includes:

• An application for a zoning amendment for Kyle Schartz and Kaleb Schartz, Midwest Speed LLC.

• A public fireworks display July 3 at First Assembly of God church.

• Central Kansas Community Corrections and 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services FY22 enhanced funding for payroll.

• A revision of the fees at the Barton County Landfill.

• A revision of the 2022 authorized positions listing.

• An announcement from County Attorney Levi Morris.

Following the agenda meeting, the following appointments are scheduled:

•  10 a.m. – 2022 Budget discussion. 

– County Attorney Levi Morris. 

– Sheriff Brian Bellendir   

• 10:45 a.m. – Hazard Mitigation Plan with Amy Miller, emergency risk manager.

• 11 a.m. – request for proposals for an ATV Yamaha Kodiak 700 ESP or Polaris Sportsman 500 Premium or Equivalent with Darren Williams, county works director.

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