Mohave County Supervisors will conduct another special Board meeting Friday to tackle various subjects involving the coronavirus outbreak. The Board is set to convene the session at 1:00 p.m. at the county administration building in downtown Kingman.
Possible temporary closures of library facilities and fine waivers for return of overdue books will be considered. Policy questions involving permits and special events will also be addressed.
Board Chairman Jean Bishop said she expects discussion of personnel policies involving where employees work and compensation should leaves of absence be imposed must also be considered.
Supervisor Buster Johnson is suggesting contemplation of various changes concerning Board meetings including hold one rather than two each month. Temporarily ending the Call to the Public and attendance changes promoting proper social distancing will also be discussed.
The Kingman and Bullhead City Councils imposed protocols during their Tuesday meetings this week seeking to maintain CDC recommended social distancing. Some seats were left empty both sessions so Council members could be separated from one another, city employees and the general public.
At least two council members were present in the building but participated by telephone during the Kingman Council meeting. The Call to the Public was eliminated until outbreak restrictions are lifted.
The way business is conducted at the Mohave County courthouse is also evolving. Attorneys are participating by telephone more often than ever before and many defendants are appearing for hearings by video rather than in person.
Court Administrator Kip Anderson said one of the two Grand Juries may be suspended. He said Presiding Judge Chuck Gurtler is working on an Administrative Order that will spell out the various operations changes within the Court system.
