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The Barton County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday 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/3n38pl0. Those who wish to take part in the discussion of any item can call 620-793-1800 for instructions.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Redwing corner improvements closer to a reality Changes will make intersection safer Pictured is the NE 60 Avenue and K-4 intersection on the east side of Redwing that will see improvements.
Long-awaited safety improvements are getting closer for the dangerous intersection of NE 60 Avenue and K-4 on the east edge of Redwing, following action by the Barton County Commission Monday morning. Approved were the purchases of two small triangular swaths of right-of-way to allow the ditches to be re-configured when the new concrete drainage box is installed.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. County Commission ready to wrap up 2020
The Barton County Commission will approve year-end expenditures, including the final accounting of SPARK expenditures, when it meets at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28. The commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Those wishing to view the meeting may follow this link: https://bit.ly/32nbcxP. Anyone wishing to participate in the discussion of any item should call 620-793-1800 for instructions.
Barton County has received the necessary documentation from the State Office of Recovery to distribute Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) funding for the cost or reimbursement of COVID-related expenses.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Commission OKs budget amendment Changes cover General and Road and Bridge funds The Barton County Commission Monday morning approved budget amendments for the Road and Bridge Fund, as well as the General Fund.
Here is a quick look at what the Barton County Commission did Monday morning:
• Held a public hearing over amending the 2020 county operating budget covering the General Fund and Road and Bridge Fund.
• Approved county budget amendments for the General Fund and Road and Bridge Fund.