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Five things to know from Friday’s Crawford County Commission meeting
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1. Public Health Officer Tim Stebbins gave the commission an update on the local COVID-19 situation, noting that it was somewhat improved from last week. He said people staying home due to recent cold weather was likely helping prevent the spread of the virus.
2. Taylor Hogue, community liaison for the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, addressed the commission to discuss SEKRPC’s recent activities and opportunities such as the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund low- or no-interest loans available to businesses impacted by COVID-19.
3. County Counselor Jim Emerson requested a 10-minute executive session with the commissioners to discuss attorney-client privilege matters related to landfill negotiations.
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1. Public Health Officer Dr. Tim Stebbins said the COVID-19 situation was “a little better” this week, although the number of new cases identified by the end of the week was likely to be similar to last week.
2. Pittsburg City Commissioner Dawn McNay spoke during the meeting’s public input period to invite the commissioners to visit Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas to discuss recent developments at CHCSEK and opportunities for collaboration with the county government.
3. County Clerk Don Pyle recommended re-appointing Jeana Kotzman as Lincoln Township treasurer, and the commission approved the appointment. Kotzman was previously township treasurer but did not run for re-election. Alicia Morris, however, who ran for the position and won in last year’s election, has since died unexpectedly.
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