A special meeting of the Atchison County Commission Friday morning will shore up legalities in a decision made earlier this week regarding the acceptance of federal corona virus related funds.

According to Atchison County Clerk Michelle Phillips, while the Commission approved the resolution through consensus, a formal vote was never taken.
A review of the video footage of the July 7 meeting showed that while approval of the resolution was placed up for a vote, further discussion did not allow for a formal vote.

Friday morning’s meeting will be held at 9:00.

At issue is the acceptance of nearly $3.3 million to be used for county-based COVID-19 relief.
The funds, once formally approved, are expected to be received July 15, with a committee deciding distribution of the funds, which will include receipt by cities in the county, as well as school districts.