Jeff Butler

The meeting included updates from Shaylee, the Health Department Director, regarding COVID-19 cases and testing criteria in McPherson County. Janet Kegel, director of Harvey Macpherson County's Community Corrections, presented budget and grant applications for Community Corrections, including the FY 2021 Community Corrections comprehensive plan and the behavioral health grant application.

The meeting included an update from the County Health Department, which reported nine confirmed cases in McPherson County, detailing their recovery status and the involvement of KDHE and Kansas Department of Emergency Management. Discussions covered the increasing numbers being tested, the workload of the Health Department, and the coordination of specimen transportation to Topeka. The board approved a PCN for a new law enforcement officer. Additionally, there was discussion regarding payments for surveying of infrastructure sites and a future work session.

The meeting primarily focused on the CARES Act fund and its implications for the county. Key discussion points included guidelines for the county's allocation of the state's 400 million, specifically the 5.7 million designated for the county. The discussion covered reimbursement processes, emphasizing that funds cannot replace lost revenues. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the direct spending plan, detailing programs and expenditures planned between August 1st and December 30th. The importance of submitting both reimbursements and spending plans by August 14th was stressed to avoid the state reclaiming funds.

The commission meeting focused on the COVID-19 concern. The commission went into executive session to discuss attorney-client privilege related items.

The meeting included an update from the County Health Department Director regarding positive cases and the statewide stay-at-home order. There was also a presentation and discussion regarding the Pictometry agreement, including costs, discounts, and the benefits of aerial photography for various county departments.