Commission

District 1, Joe D. Thompson, Vice Chairman
District 2, Pat Hall, Chairman
District 3, Tron Stegman

Commission Meeting Hours:  2nd & 4th Mondays – 8:30 a.m.


  • Commission Meeting Minutes 03/11/2024 - COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS MARCH 11, 2024   Agenda:          8:30 – Bills 9:00 – Bids on Moscow Sr. Center Roof 9:15 – Bids on County Lots 9:30 – Tony Martin 10:00 – Robert Harrington – Rural Growth Strategies 10:30 –   The Board of Stevens County Commissioners met in a regular session.  Amy Tharp, County Clerk, was

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  • Commission Meeting Minutes 02/26/2024 - COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 26, 2024   Agenda:          8:30 – Bills 8:45 – 9:30 – Tony Martin 10:00 – 10:30 –   The Board of Stevens County Commissioners met in a regular session.  Paul Kitzke, County Counselor; and Amy Tharp, County Clerk, were also present. Tron called the meeting to order. Pat moved to approve the

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Commission Meeting Proceedings: from 2003 to current


Duties of Commission

The Stevens County Commissioners are vested by Kansas State Statute 19-212 with both legislative and administrative powers and duties. These powers and duties include the following.

1. Supervision of county property
2. Organization of township following statutory procedures
3. Control of the financial affairs of the county
4. Approval of the annual budget
5. Levying of county taxes
6. Designation of depositories for the County Treasurer
7. Construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges
8. Approval of land use and zoning policies for the county
9. Issuance of bonds
10. Awarding of contracts
11. Incorporation of cities
12. Creation of special districts
13. Setting of salaries of all county officials
14. Providing a jail, courthouse, office space, and supplies for all county officers and the district court
15. Appointment of members of various boards and commissions

The Commission also serves as the County Board of Canvassers for elections.


Time and Place of Meetings

The County Commission meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in the County Commission Board Room located in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. 6th, Hugoton, Kansas. All meetings are open to the public.


Joe D. Thompson – District 1

 Joe took office in January 2015, and he is currently serving in his third term as County Commissioner.

Joe is a lifelong resident of Stevens County. His wife Valerie is a teacher in Moscow. They have three sons; Jace, Jaron and Vance. Joe is a graduate of Moscow High School and West Texas A&M University.

Joe can be reached through the Commission Secretary at

200 E. 6th
Hugoton, Ks 67951
Telephone (620) 544-2541
Fax: (620) 544-4094

 

 


Pat Hall – District 2

 Pat Hall took office in January of 2013, he is currently serving his third term as County Commissioner.

Pat has lived in Stevens County Kansas his entire life. He graduated from Hugoton High School and attended college. Pat currently works for the City Of Hugoton.

Pat and his wife, LaDonna, reside in Hugoton and are very active in the community. Pat has three grown children Chase, Shalee and Kachia.

Pat can be reached through the Commission Secretary at

200 E. 6th
Hugoton, Ks 67951
Telephone (620) 544-2541
Fax: (620) 544-4094

 


Tron Stegman – District 3

Tron Stegman took office January 9, 2017 for his second term.

Tron is a life long resident of Stevens County. He is a full time farmer for the past 20 years.

He lives in the City of Hugoton with his wife Annie and their 3 boys.

Tron can be reached through the Commission Secretary at

200 E. 6th
Hugoton, Ks 67951
Telephone (620) 544-2541
Fax: (620) 544-4094