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Crawford County approves legal representation agreement and reviews a ROSS payment
Summary
Commissioners authorized county counsel to finalize an as-needed representation agreement with Adams Jones law firm, and staff presented a $5,626.40 Kansas Commerce bill for the ROSS partnership that requires payment in 15 days.
Crawford County commissioners moved to authorize the county counselor to finalize a representation agreement with Adams Jones law firm to provide legal assistance on an as-needed basis. Counselor Jim Emerson said the representation would not be a monthly retainer but would cover matters such as the current annexation review. The motion to authorize counsel to sign was moved and seconded during the meeting.
County staff also presented a Kansas Commerce bill for the ROSS (ROZ) partnership totaling $5,626.40 and noted two final payments remain, with the county’s match due within 15 days. Commissioners discussed logistics and noted the program’s phase-out; staff said they will process payments in accord with county finance procedures.
Separately, a motion was made to enter a 15-minute executive session for legal advice regarding a representation contract with three commissioners and the county counselor present. The motion was seconded and acknowledged; further action will be taken after the session and any required documentation is finalized.
