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Houston County approves annual social‑service, workforce and transportation contracts, and a professional services agreement
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Summary
The board approved annual contracts for Tellurian (crisis stabilization), Woods Psychological Services, SNAP Employment & Training ($3,742), a $125,000 workforce development agreement, SEMCAC transportation services, and a professional services contract with Groundbreaking Connections LLC.
Houston County commissioners approved a series of annual service contracts and a professional services agreement during their regular meeting.
Karen (staff presenter) summarized the contracts: Tellurian, an agency that provides crisis stabilization for people stepping down from hospitalization, remains on the county’s annual provider list; Woods Psychological Services will continue to provide reflective supervision for child protection staff; a SNAP Employment & Training agreement (a four-county arrangement) includes $3,742 in limited state funds to reimburse the provider for employment and training work; a workforce development contract for $125,000 will support MFIP and DWP participants with job search and related services; and SEMCAC will continue volunteer driver services for medical-assistance transportation.
Karen told the board the contracts are annual renewals and that some logistical items (such as signatures left on files by a recently departed staff member) will be updated with current interim signature authority. Commissioners approved each contract on motion and voice vote after brief discussion.
The board also approved a professional services contract with Groundbreaking Connections LLC to provide EDA-related administration and coordinator support similar to prior contractor duties (agendas, minutes, and program coordination). The county attorney reviewed the draft contract and advised minor edits; the board approved the contract and established office arrangements for the contractor. One commissioner voted no on the Groundbreaking Connections contract.
Direct quote: Karen said: “Tellurian is an agency that provides crisis stabilization for people that are stepping down from a hospitalization,” explaining why the county retains the contract as an available placement option.
The approvals keep county service capacity in place for crisis stabilization, staff reflective supervision, SNAP employment supports, workforce development, and transportation for medical appointments.
