The Barton County Commission will be asked to sign letters of support for the purchase of the Colt revolver used by Barton County’s first sheriff and grant funding for improvements on Fifteenth Street in Hoisington. These and other items are on the agenda for the meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, in Suite 106 at the Barton County Courthouse. The meeting will also be live-streamed at https://bit.ly/4a12hoK.
Colt revolver
On Feb. 17, Sheriff Brian Bellendir reported to the Commission that the Colt revolver used by Sheriff George N. Moses may be available for purchase. It is currently owned by the great-granddaughter of Sheriff Moses. It is suggested that private funding be used for the purchase and that the gun be donated to Barton County to provide for its perpetual care. Sheriff Bellendir will ask that the commission consider providing a Letter of Support for his purchase of the Civil War-era revolver.
Street improvements
The City of Hoisington seeks grant funding for infrastructure enhancements on Fifteenth Street between Clay and Susank Road. The City believes that the improvement will promote safety, increase its appeal to potential homebuyers and promote community development. A Letter of Support will be presented.
Other business
Other items on the agenda are a review to assure the five commissioner districts are as compact and equal in population as possible; information on the State 911 Board and the Critical Facility Mapping Grant; Information Technology software purchase; a Solid Waste recycling grant; and purchase of a water source heat pump, replacing one that failed at the courthouse.
Economic Development and other appointments
In the afternoon, the commissioners plan to meet with Great Bend Economic Development Executive Director Jason Kuilan. Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled following the agenda meeting:
9:45 a.m. or following the close of the agenda meeting - Planning session with Media Consultant Elle Hutchinson
10 a.m. - Regular business discussion with County Administrator Matt Patzner
10:30 a.m. - Program update with Josh Beckman, County Engineer with Kirkham Michael
11 a.m. - Program update with County Works Director Chris Schartz
11:15 a.m. - Program update with Solid Waste Director Jennifer Hamby
11:30 a.m. - Request for Proposal from Wasabi Cloud Storage, with IT Director Dereck Hollingshead
1 p.m. - Request for Proposals on Contracted Cleaning & Custodial Services, with Facilities Director Darren Williams
1:30 p.m. - Program update with GBED Executive Director Jason Kuilan
2:15 p.m. - Discussion with Barton County Historical Society Director Justin Engleman
The agenda also notes that KVGB-AM broadcasts “The County Edition” on Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the Barton County Health Department are scheduled for the March 26 program.
