Barton County Department Directory

Matt Patzner Finance Offi cer/Human Resource Director

1400 Main, Room 107, Great Bend 620-793-1800, 620-793-1807 fax Duties include: In-house fi scal responsibilities, investments, payroll and some community development.

Phillip Hathcock County Administrator

1400 Main, Room 107, Great Bend 620-793-1800, 620-793-1807 fax 620-786-9485 Cell Duties include: The Administrator is responsible for managing the resources and personnel of Barton County. Operations generally involves budget management, staff supervision, fl eet and asset control and other duties as assigned by the Board of Barton County Commissioners.

Wendy Prosser

County Appraiser 1400 Main, Room 206, Great Bend 620-793-1821, 620-793-1820 fax Duties include: This offi ce has the responsibility to discover, list, appraise and maintain records of data relating to all taxable and exempt real and personal property within the county.

Judy Goreham Environmental Management/Zoning

1910 18th St., Great Bend 620-796-4300, 620-792-9905 cell 620-796-2282 fax Duties include: Enforces the Barton County Environmental & Sanitary Code. Permitting includes water wells, septic systems, licensing of wastewater contractors, water testing, property transfer inspections and environmental assistance. It also enforces the Barton County Zoning Regulations, the Barton County Nuisance Code and licenses fi reworks stands that are in unincorporated areas of the county. It also handles most of the Floodplain Regulations compliance for the unincorporated areas.

Dena Popp Communications / 911 Director

1300 Stone, Great Bend 620-793-1920 Duties include: Provides emergency dispatching services for Barton County Sheriff, police departments of Clafl in, Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington, Kansas Highway Patrol, and all fi re departments and emergency medical services in the county.

Darren Williams Road and Bridge/Noxious Weeds/ Memorial Parks & Cemeteries Road and Bridge:

2401 7th St., P.O. Box 518, Great Bend 620-793-1816

Noxious Weeds:

2300 6th St., P.O. Box 518, Great Bend 620-793-1936, 620-793-1938 fax

Memorial Parks & Cemeteries:

1400 Main, Rm. 205, Great Bend 620-793-1816

Dereck Hollingshead Information Technology

1400 Main, Rm 201, Great Bend 620-793-1841, 620-793-1990 fax Provides technical support to all county offi ces.

Pam Christendon Facilities Management

1400 Main, Rm 109, Great Bend 620-793-1873, 620-793-1807 fax

Karen Winkelman Health Director

1300 Kansas, Suite B, Great Bend 620-793-1902, 620-793-1903 fax

Marissa Woodmansee Juvenile Intake and Assessment Services (JIAS)

1213 Baker Ave., Great Bend 620-793-1930, 620-793-1977 fax

Amy Boxberger Central Kansas Community Corrections

1806 12th St., Great Bend 620-793-1940, 620-793-1893 fax

Amy Miller, KCEM Barton County Emergency Management and Risk Management

1400 Main Room 108, Great Bend 620-793-1919, 620-786-4450 cell 620-793-1983 fax

Services Provided:

This department provides emergency preparedness functions to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from disasters. Provides public education and information to encourage personal emergency management. In addition, risk management and safety functions for Barton County are handled by this department.

Barry McManaman, PE Barton County Engineering

1400 Main Room 108, Great Bend 620-793-1808

Services Provided:

Plans, develops and maintains the county’s infrastructure to provide safe travel and enhance the life of Barton County citizens. Coordinates related activities with cities, townships and other governmental units.

Phillip Hathcock Solid Waste Director

Barton County Solid Waste Landfi ll 350 NE 30 Road, Great Bend Hours - Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 620-793-1898, 620-786-9485 cell 620-793-1899 fax Services Provided: Solid Waste Management, Environmental Compliance, Household Hazardous Waste Program. • Household Hazardous Waste collections are scheduled the third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the landfi ll, AprilOctober (weather permitting). Check website for other locations, www.bartoncounty.org. By appointment, Monday through Friday. Citizens may contact the Barton County Landfi ll for more information, 620-793-1898. • The program is open to all residents of Barton, Ellsworth, and Pawnee counties and it is free of charge. Hazardous waste from commercial businesses is not allowed. • What is allowed includes: Herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, any gardening chemical, household cleaners, automotive cleaners or fl uids, all paint related products, and batteries. The facility does not accept agricultural pesticides over 2.5 gallons or 10 pounds total volume per customer. Check website for complete list and requirements. There is also a giveaway program of these items, call for information.