Barton County Library to Offer ''No-Contact'' Pick Up Starting Today!
The staff of Barton County Library are anxious to see our patrons again! Our library district, along with all public libraries in Missouri, have a preliminary, multi-step plan for reopening. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be working hard at all branches to prepare for the new “normal”. We are cautiously moving forward while making our patrons’ and employees’ safety our foremost priority. For now, the library will remain closed to the public. However, starting the week of May 18th, we will
Commission Agenda Meeting May-18-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 18th day of May, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the May 11, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Tuesday, May
Commission Meeting Minutes May-4-2020
May 4, 2020 5th Day April Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.Jeff Tucker moved to accept the minutes of the April 27, 2020, meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.County Commission met with Joel Dermott, Barton County Health Department, and discussed the COVID-19 virus. The
HHS Awards nearly one half million dollars to Expand COVID-19 Testing to ACCESS Family Care
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly $583 million to 1,385 HRSA-funded health centers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and eight U.S. territories to expand COVID-19 testing. Nearly 88 percent of HRSA-funded health centers report testing patients, with more than 65 percent offering walk-up or drive-up testing. Health centers are currently providing more than 100,000 weekly COVID-19 tests in
Commission Agenda Meeting May-11-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 11th day of May, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the May 4, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Monday, May 11thApprove
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks issues critical appeal for all blood types
For more information call:Chris Pilgrim, Media Relations Representative, at (417) 227-5376For Immediate Release—Community Blood Center of the Ozarks issues critical appeal for all blood typesReserves of blood products are at less than one day levelsMost mobile blood drives cancelled for May, although a few remainBlood center seeking locations in area for emergency drives May 7, 2020 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at more than 40 area
Cox Barton County Hospital receives a Five-Star Rating
The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Summary Star Rating (reporting period: third quarter 2018 through second quarter 2019 discharges) combines all information about the specific aspects of patient care experience measured by the HCAHPS Survey. The five-star rating puts the hospital in the top six percent of the 3,477 hospitals surveyed nationwide. "We know that patients have a choice of where they want to go to seek health care,” said Chris Wyatt, president
Commission Agenda Meeting May-4-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 4th day of May, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the April 27, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Monday, May 4thApprove
Lamar City Hall Lobby to Re-Open
Lamar City Hall to Re-Open Following Governor Parson’s and the Department of Health and Senior Service’s guidelines, effective Monday, May 4th, 2020 Lamar City Hall will re-open for walk-in business. We ask that customers entering the building please understand that we still must meet social distancing requirements. If you approach the lobby and can see people waiting for service, please remain outside until the room is clear. We would also encourage residents to conduct business by phone, online or
Commission Meeting Minutes Apr-27-2020
April 27, 2020 4th Day April Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the April 20, 2020, meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved Liquor License – Prime LiquorCounty Commission met with Joel Dermott, Barton County Health Department, and
Commission Agenda Meeting April-27-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 27th day of April, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the April 20, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Monday, May
Commission Meeting Minutes April-13-2020
April 13, 2020 2nd Day April Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the April 6, 2020, 2020 meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.Approved April ExpendituresApproved April PayrollCounty Commission met with Joel Dermott, Barton County Health
Commission Meeting Minutes Apr-20-2020
April 20, 2020 3rd Day April Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.Jeff Tucker moved to accept the minutes of the April 13, 2020, meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.Approved April ExpendituresApproved Monthly Reports – Public Administrator and SheriffCounty Commission met with Joel
Commission Agenda Meeting April-20-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 20th day of April, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the April 13, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Monday, April
Commission Meeting Minutes Apr-6-2020
April 6, 2020 1st Day April Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.Jeff Tucker moved to accept the minutes of the March 30, 2020 meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.Approved April ExpendituresCounty Commission met with Joel Dermott, Barton County Health Department, and discussed the
Commission Agenda Meeting Apr-6-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 6th day of April, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meeting Approve Minutes of the March 30, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Monday, April
Commission Meeting Minutes Mar-30-2020
March 30, 2020 15th Day January Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the March 23, 2020 meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved March ExpendituresCounty Commission met with Joel Dermott, Barton County Health Department, and discussed the Covid-19
Commission Meeting Minutes Mar-16-2020
March 16, 2020 13th Day January Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the March 9, 2020 meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved March ExpendituresApproved Monthly Reports – Sheriff (January)Approved March PayrollCounty Commission met with
Commission Agenda Meeting March-30-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 30th day of March, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the March 23, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Monday, April
Commission Meeting Minutes Mar-23-2020
March 23, 2020 14th Day January Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.Jeff Tucker moved to accept the minutes of the March 16, 2020 meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.Approved March ExpendituresApproved Monthly Reports – SheriffCART funds will be distributed on March 30, 2020. This will be
Commission Agenda Meeting March-23-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 23rd day of March, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the March 16, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Monday, March
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CoxHealth to invest $2.7 million in a paid time off fund for employees
For immediate release March 19, 2020 CoxHealth to invest $2.7 million in a paid time off fund for employees CoxHealth will begin offering two weeks of paid time off to employees when unable to work due to COVID-19 confirmation or exposure. “We made this decision for the benefit of our employees who may be affected by COVID-19, as we want to support them in this time of uncertainty and we feel it’s the right thing to do,” says Steve Edwards, president and CEO of CoxHealth. If 10% of the health
Commission Meeting Minutes Mar-9-2020
March 9, 2020 12th Day January Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the March 2, 2020 meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved March ExpendituresApproved Monthly Reports – Assessor, Circuit Clerk, Collectors Monthly Settlement and
Commission Meeting Minutes Mar-2-2020
March2, 2020 11th Day January Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the February 24, 2020 meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved March ExpendituresApproved Monthly Reports – County Clerk, Public Administrator and Recorder of DeedsCounty
Commission Meeting Minutes Feb-124-2020
February 24, 2020 10th Day January Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. Jeff Tucker moved to accept the minutes of the February 10, 2020 meeting as read. Ben Reed seconded and all agreed.Approved February ExpendituresBids were opened for the pouring of abutment and wing walls for the Nashville Bridge
Commission Meeting Minutes Feb-18-2020
February 18, 2020 9th Day January Term NOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO. Ben Reed moved to accept the minutes of the February 10, 2020 meeting as read. Jeff Tucker seconded and all agreed.Approved February ExpendituresApproved February PayrollCounty Commission met with Joe Davis and Pauletta Orahood,
Commission Agenda Meeting Jan-27-2020
Notice is hereby given that the Barton County Commission will hold a meeting on the 27th day of January, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the County Commission, Barton County, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this meeting will include the following open topics and any other matter that comes before the County Commission. COUNTY BUSINESS: Discuss correspondence received by Commission since last meetingApprove Minutes of the January 21, 2020 meetingApprove invoices to be paid on Monday,
Commission Meeting Minutes Jan-17-2020
January 17, 2020 4th Day January TermNOW ON THIS DAY THE COUNTY COMMISSION met pursuant to law in the Courthouse in the City of Lamar, MO.2020 Budget Hearings were held and discussedPresent were: Mike Davis, Presiding Commissioner; Ben Reed, District One Commissioner; Jeff Tucker, District Two Commissioner and Kristina Crockett, County Clerk
