Jackson County Board of Commissioners met March 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Invocation
Given by Erbes.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Members Present: Basden, Calandro, Comparato, D. Bost, Erbes, J. S. Rendleman, Larkin, Mueller, Nehring, Peterson and Snyder
Members Absent: Edmond, Mendoza Jr. and Morris
Citizen Comments
Chairman Report
Chairman Larkin reported on the confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county. He also reported on a press release from the Governor in regards to emergency relief for small business loans.
The action item for consideration will be a Disaster Declaration for a n extended 60 days.
I. 20-4887 Consideration of a Disaster Declaration
A motion was made by J. S. Rendleman, seconded by Mueller, to approve and extend the COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for 60 days. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
New Business
Bart Hagston reported that the Jackson County Health Department is closely monitoring the situation and keeping the public informed as well as other outside agencies they work with.
Chairman Larkin will keep everything fluid with information access.
Executive Session
Recess
A motion was made by D.Bost, seconded by Mueller, to recess at 5:36 p.m.
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