The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on March 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., by Chairman Donald Oswald. Lening opened the meeting with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in Attendance:

• Donald Oswald, Chairman
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Robertson moved and Lening seconded the motion to approve the March 11, 2021 minutes as presented. Motion carried.

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