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Crawford County EMS director introduces himself; board holds 20-minute executive session
Summary
EMS Director Michael Burnett introduced himself to the board, recounted 16 years of part-time service, and requested a 20-minute executive session on non-elected personnel (Motion 26-214). The board recessed and reconvened at 11:02 a.m.; no action was reported.
Michael Burnett, identified in the minutes as Crawford County's EMS Director, addressed the Board of County Commissioners on April 28, thanked the commissioners for the opportunity to serve, and provided a brief professional background. Commissioners Carl Wood and Tom Moody expressed appreciation and offered assistance to make Burnett's transition easier; Burnett said he had worked part time in the county for 16 years.
Burnett requested a closed session to discuss non-elected personnel. On Motion 26-214, made by Commissioner Bruce Blair and seconded by Commissioner Tom Moody, the board recessed into executive session under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1) for 20 minutes; County Counselor Jim Emerson and Burnett attended. The open meeting resumed at 11:02 a.m.; the minutes state no action was taken in the closed session other than return to open session.
No formal personnel action (hire/termination/contract approval) is recorded in the minutes for the session; the record indicates the board met in closed session consistent with the statute cited.
