March 16, 2020 Monday 2:30

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all three Commissioners, the County Counselor and the County Clerk present.

Lynne made a motion to go into a 15 minute executive session for personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Nick seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Kendell Mason and the Emergency Manager Will Wallis). No action was taken.

Lynne made a motion to go into a 15 minute executive session for personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Nick seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Kendell Mason and the Emergency Manager Will Wallis). No action was taken.

Justin Meeks, Bobby Reed and Bill Martin met with the Commissioners and Will Wallis regarding the Corona virus; Lynne said if they were to close the Courthouse due to the virus, the Sheriff and the Jail would still have essential service (personnel) as well as the Landfill that would have to work.

Justin Meeks said he visited with the department heads and the departments could accommodate the closure. He said that District Court is expecting legislature to change the court system temporarily.

Bobby Reed said the jail is limiting intakes and has discontinued allowing visitors for 30 days. Anyone that is going to court is wearing masks and gloves.

Lynne made a motion to close the Courthouse for non-essential personnel as of 8:30 am Tuesday, March 17, 2020, and that the Commissioners meet again at 9:00 am Monday March 23rd to reassess the reopening of the Courthouse, only essential personnel will be required to work, the non-essential employees, (including part time employees) will be paid without having to use sick or vacation time, Nick seconded and all approved. The Landfill, Jail and Sheriff essential employees will be working.

Lynne made a motion that the Commissioners attend an emergency management meeting on 3/17/2020 at 2:00 pm, Nick seconded and all approved.

Nick made a motion that the Commissioners meet on 3/23/2020 at 9:00 am to further discuss the Courthouse closing, Lynne seconded and all approved.

At 3:58, Nick made a motion to adjourn, Lynne seconded and all approved.

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
(ss) Lynne Oharah, Chairman
(ss) Jeff Fischer, Commissioner
(ss) Nick Ruhl, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk
April 14, 2020, Approved Date