COVID-19 Topic at Commissioners Meeting

The Jewell County Commissioners met at 8:30 a.m., April 6 with commissioners, Mark Fleming, Steve Greene and Keith Roe and Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, present for the meeting.

Brenda Eakins, treasurer, discussed alternating staff to reduce contact and ensure employee safety because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This would aid in protecting each department from widespread exposure and possible closure.

The commissioners telephoned Darrell Miller, county attorney, to request he prepare a resolution concerning county operations and administrative leave during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carla Waugh, cou...