Two hospitals in Sedgwick County, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and Wesley Medical Center, are in critical status. The Sedgwick County Commission voted, 3-2, Wednesday morning to affirm the public health order signed by Local Health Officer Dr. Gerald Minns. “The fact remains, is that the number of increases in hospitalizations is concerning. “And it is, unfortunately, with COVID-19.”. On Thursday, each told Sedgwick County commissioners that they’re concerned with this trend and are afraid of what’s to come in the next few months if the county doesn’t gain control of the local spread. … The SedgwickCountyKS channel is the official channel of Sedgwick County government. The Sedgwick County Commission held a special meeting Tuesday, in which they heard several reports on final CARES Act spending plans for 2020. Data from Sedgwick County’s COVID-19 dashboard shows reports of 475 new COVID-19 cases and two new virus-related deaths. Things got a little testy at Wednesday's Sedgwick County Commission meeting. All rights reserved. 2019 Meeting Minutes; 2020 Meeting Minutes; Coroner; Sheriff. >>> https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/651544141 You can also dial in using your phone. An off-agenda item related to a newly signed local health order was discussed. https://bit.ly/2y1MTsT #kwch12 Find out more about the commissioners by clicking on the photos to the right. Sedgwick County offers citizens the opportunity to subscribe to receive Board of County Commission Meeting reminders and agendas via e-mail. Sedgwick County is a Category VI county. Earlier this week, local hospitals said they were out of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients. Case applications to be considered by the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals or Subdivision … Special Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners MTG. Representatives from Via Christi St. Francis and Wesley Medical Center are expected to be at the meeting. Inmates In Custody; Registered Sex Offenders; Treasurer/Public Trustee; Departments. Commissioners Lacey Cruse and David Dennis wanted more time to look over the agreement, having received it Tuesday. But it is something completely different when the rate and the degree is much higher,” Dr. Antonios said. Meetings are held in the Commission Meeting Room, located on the third floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main. Watch our videos for information about just some of the services available to our residents. The commission is also expected to discuss CARES Act money for area businesses. This meeting follows a meeting Sunday at which commissioners asked county leaders to draft a stay-at-home order. This has two top doctors at the hospitals concerned. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sedgwick County Commission had a special meeting Thursday at 1:30. Special Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners MTG. Sedgwick County commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Monday to discuss whether to institute a stay-at-home order or take other actions … Sedgwick County held an oath of office ceremony on Sunday for two commissioners who are beginning their new terms. Remote Meeting Process MAPC Bylaws Sedgwick County - Wichita Interlocal Agreement Zoning Hearing Procedure Opening Statement, 2021 Wichita-Sedgwick County MAPC Meeting Calendar. Commissioner Lacey Cruse, a Democrat, said in a statement on social media that she had asked for a special commission meeting for Monday, but other commissioners would not commit to the meeting. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is implementing procedures to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Those wishing to address the Commission need to schedule an appointment by calling the County Manager’s Office at 316-660-9393 by 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: January 6, 2021 Commissioners adopted a proclamation proclaiming January as National Mentoring Month. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020: With local COVID-19 numbers continuing on an upward trend in Sedgwick County, the county commission held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss the spread of the virus in the community. The Sedgwick County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the county’s health order that went into effect at midnight. Visiting Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning? Commissioners. At issue was an agreement to reimburse Wichita State $4 million in CARES Act funding for a COVID-19 testing lab for the community. “I reiterate my statements that I … Both hospitals have zero ICU beds left to specifically treat COVID-19 patients. Because the reality is, there is no ceiling to this,” Dr. Antonios said. Welcome to the official Sedgwick County Government Facebook page. Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell and other commissioners are the focus of social media firestorm after being recorded laughing about COVID-19 before a meeting. Sedgwick County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday to discuss Governor Kelly’s Executive Order #20-52, requiring face masks or other face coverings in public. The meeting will be streamed live online via YouTube Live and Sedgwick County Government’s Facebook page. During a special Sedgwick County Commission meeting Wednesday morning, O’Donnell spoke publicly about the recording for the first time. Here are the agenda highlights for the Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for January 20, 2021. The doctors said they’ve enacted their patient-overflow plans. Dr. Ebersole said Wesley is continuing “to provide excellent care,” but he’s concerned about what’s to come. (Sedgwick County, Kan.) – At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, there will be a special Board of County Commissioners meeting related to COVID-19. Search Agendas Online Watch a Commission Meeting Regular commission meetings are broadcast on KPTS Channel 8 at 9 a.m. each … The regular meeting schedule is approved in January, but is subject to change as circumstances dictate. The current rate is nearly tripled from one month ago. Sedgwick County Commission hears doctors' concerns as COVID-19 positive test rate approaches 20%, Emporia police: Missing 2-year-old boy located safe, Pecos police identify girl who drowned more than 50 years ago, Couple’s $3.5 million estate gift to provide scholarships for Wichita State students in need, Morbid milestone: More than 400K COVID-19 deaths in America, Trump's final message, Biden's somber start. Join from a video-conferencing room or system. The regular Tuesday morning staff meeting also on November 10 has been rescheduled for 8:30 a.m. “Which entails moving into some additional units for our ICU patients, as well as our Med surge patients,” Dr. Ebersole explained. Sedgwick County Commissioners meet weekly every Tuesday and on the second to last working day of each month. Addressing the BOCC To maintain safe environment measures at the Board of County Commission meeting, Public Agenda will take place over the phone and not in person. “We’re being taxed and stressed at this point already with our staff and what we can do,” Dr. Ebersole said. Sedgwick County Commissioners David Dennis and Jim Howell, both Republicans, issued statements calling for the three men to resign. Copyright 2020 KWCH. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Sedgwick County Staff MTG - 1/19/2021. Multi-Modal Policy and Street Design Guidance, Wichita-Sedgwick County Board of Zoning Appeals, https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/651544141, Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com. / Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning / Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Public participation in MAPC meetings is now possible remotely Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Crissy Magee Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator Phone: (316) 660-7056 TDD: Kansas Relay 711 or (800) 766-3777 Email: Crissy.Magee@sedgwick.gov Republican Pete Meitzner will again chair the Sedgwick County Commission in 2021, keeping his leadership position with the support of the commission’s two … Each said they are continuing to have staffing issues due to the overwhelming number of patients and they’re seeing more fatigue from their staff. 2019 Meeting Minutes; 2020 Meeting Minutes; Coroner; Sheriff. Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sam Antonios and Wesley Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Lowell Ebersole said the number of COVID-19 patients they’re treating has at least doubled in the last couple of weeks. 36,628 talking about this. For ADA accommodations, please contact Crissy Magee or visit Sedgwick County ADA information. The Sedgwick County Commission will hold a special meeting later Thursday to discuss the spread of COVID-19 in the community. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners voted to recommend Governor Laura Kelly’s Executive Order #20-52, … The Sedgwick County Commission will hold a special meeting later Thursday to discuss the spread of COVID-19 in the community. (Sedgwick County, Kan.) – The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners will hold a special meeting related to the WSU Lab Contract at 8:30 a.m., Friday, October 16. You can watch live at on the KWCH website or Facebook page. “We all in healthcare are to some degree used to dealing with death. >>> https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/651544141You can also dial in using your phone. A recording will be added to the County’s website following the meeting. Inmates In Custody; Registered Sex Offenders; Treasurer/Public Trustee; Departments. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. By providing online comments in this webpage, the user acknowledges that the comments will be a part of the public record and that the comments are subject to editing by Sedgwick County … Public Comment Form for Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners Meetings Regular commission meetings are broadcast on KPTS Channel 8 at 9 a.m. each Wednesday, except for the last Wednesday of the month. The data shows a positive test rate of 19.1 percent, the highest total since the pandemic began. On Sunday, the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners held a special meeting regarding the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and test kits in Sedgwick County … The announcement came at a special Sedgwick County Commission meeting. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sedgwick County’s local health officer Dr. Garold Minns signed an order which further increases community restrictions due to confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. Commissioners. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. WATCH LIVE: Sedgwick County Commission holds special meeting on coronavirus. Dr. Garold Minns signed a new order today that will be in effect for 28 days – from January 10 through February 6. ​271 W 3rd Street - Suite 201Wichita, KS 67202​. (UPDATE: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.)