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Commissioners approve JCPC appointments, lift mask mandate for county offices and recess to continue business
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Summary
The Board approved JCPC appointments, directed staff to provide masks while lifting internal office masking, noted ARP funds received, and recessed to June 14 after a closed session; several community updates were also shared.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners conducted routine business on June 7, approving appointments to boards and handling several administrative items while taking public-health and community updates.
Appointments and committees: The Board approved appointments and reappointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC), including reappointments and new appointees such as Dr. Linda Carr and Jakela Bryant. Commissioner Keyes moved to approve the slate and the Board voted unanimously.
COVID-19 guidance: MTW Health Department Director Wes Gray provided a COVID-19 and vaccine update. Commissioners debated office mask policy; Chair Sexton said to lift the mask requirement for county offices and Commissioner Walker and Commissioner Johnson agreed, while Commissioner Keyes said people should still be able to wear masks if they wish. County Manager Potter said the county would continue to provide masks in the Administration Building foyer for those who want them.
Other items and announcements: Finance Officer Missy Dixon reported receipt of some ARP funds. The Board discussed hosting a Citizens’ Academy and an open-house for vendors to explain procurement; Chair Sexton noted outreach on the Airport Committee and invited pilot Dwight Respess to serve. Potter reported a lightning strike at the Senior Center that damaged phones and computers and said replacement equipment may have to wait until the new fiscal year; the Roanoke Development Center requested surplus county vehicles. The Board recessed after a closed session to reconvene on June 14 at 6:00 PM.
Outcome: JCPC appointments were approved; the Board approved the decision to lift the office mask requirement while continuing to make masks available; staff will return June 14 to continue pending business.