Barton County Commission meeting at a glance
Here is a quick look at what the Barton County Commission did Monday morning:
• Reappointed David Hill and Tammy Sturn to the Center for Counseling and Consultation Governing Board for two-year uncompensated terms that end December 2022.
This board reviews and makes recommendations on mental health services in Barton County and the surrounding area, said Julie Kramp, center executive director.
• Appointed deputy corners.
• Appointed special deputy corners.
• Reappointed Sarah Younger of Albion Township, Michael McCurry of Eureka Township, Curtis Peterson of Olmitz and Shannon Donovan of Hoisington to the Fire District No. 2 Board of Trustees.
The consists of one appointee from each participating township and one from each participating city, Hathcock said. Trustee positions were advertised for Albion and Eureka townships and for the cities of Hoisington and Olmitz for terms expiring in 2021, and an unfilled position for Union Township which would term in 2020.
There was no appointment for Union Township, which has been open since the county formed the district in 2018. However, even with the vacancy, Hathcock said the board still meets all its requirements.
All terms are uncompensated.
• Made the 2019 distribution of Special Alcohol Funding to the Barton County Sheriff’s Office DARE Program, the Dream Center and Dream Inc.
Following the last distribution, there is $3,867.64 available for disbursement.
• Approved the annual Barton County Landfill engineering services agreement. The landfill operates under a permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and by Kansas statute, the permit requires that certain tasks be performed by a Kansas licensed professional engineer and geologist, said County Administrator Phil Hathcock, who also serves as the county’s solid waste director.
Historically, SCS Engineers of Wichita has provided the engineering services for the landfill and with the current permit expiring this month, SCS Engineers has proposed a qualification-based extension of the contract through 2022.
This is the first year on a three-year, $150,300 contract with the firm. The annual cost is $50,100.
Monies are allocated in the solid waste budget for this annual expense.
