Perry County commissioners reorganize, confirm appointments and approve procurement actions

Perry County commissioners held their organizational meeting and moved through annual reorganization, a slate of appointments and a series of procurement and finance items.

Randy Cole was nominated and elected president of the county commission by voice vote. Commissioners confirmed the standing meeting schedule (first Monday at 9 a.m.; third Tuesday at 6 p.m.) and conducted a series of reappointments: Kevin Hurd was reappointed as the county veteran service officer; Greg Lenny was reappointed as Emergency Management Agency director; and the board approved renewing the county attorney contract with Andrew Foster.

The board reviewed and approved annual surety-bond renewals for employees who handle county funds. Commissioners also approved the county’s EDIT (Economic Development Income Tax) plan as unchanged from last year and accepted a number of routine fiscal claims and payroll items, including payroll for Jan. 2, 2026, in the amount of $124,045.38 and payroll withholdings of $36,658.52.

Procurement decisions included approval to proceed with sheriff vehicle purchases under a…