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

The agenda includes:

• A letter of support for Sunflower Diversified Services’ grant application to the Kansas Department of Transportation. This is for the public transportation system.

• A proclamation for Operation Green Light for Veterans.

• The dedication of the fourth stone at the Golden Belt Veterans Memorial.

Following the agenda meeting, the following appointments are scheduled:

• 10 a.m. – personnel with Darren Williams, county works director.

10:15 a.m. – Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant award with Doug Hubbard, chief of Fire District No. 1. 

10:30 a.m. – remodel of bathrooms and doorways bids with Karen Winkelman, public health director.

10:45 a.m. – regular business discussion with Matt Patzner, director of operations.

11:15 a.m. – insurance plan overview with Freedom Claims Management Inc.