Fulton County commissioners approve routine business, hire enforcement officer and adopt health‑insurance opt‑out payment

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 13, 2026, and approved routine financial and personnel items, including $135,622.38 in accounts payable and a set of personnel and policy actions affecting county operations.

Interim County Treasurer Amy Bishop presented the accounts report for the month ending Dec. 31, 2025. The board approved accounts payable dated Jan. 13, 2026, totaling $135,622.38 across county funds, including $66,644.09 from the General Fund and $64,720.44 from Capital Projects.

Domestic Relations Director Tina Gress requested permission to fill a vacant Enforcement Officer 1 position. Commissioner Randy H. Bunch moved to hire Angie Horton to that union position, effective Jan. 26, 2026; the Salary Board set her pay per the collective bargaining agreement. The motion carried unanimously.

Executive Development Director Julie Dovey presented a 2025–2030 Franklin/Fulton Grant Agreement (No. 4100101172) that designates Franklin County to act as the single county authority for the operation and administration of the county’s drug and alcohol program. Commissioner Bunch moved to approve and execute the agreement; the board approved it unanimously.

On human‑resources policy, the board approved the 2026 pay scale as presented by HR Administrator Mary Huston. Commissioners also approved a revision to HR Manual Section 212 to provide a monetary opt‑out payment for eligible employees who waive county health insurance: a pro‑rated payment up to $1,020 per calendar year ($85 per month), with the waiting period excluded from the calculation and payment issued with the final December payroll or upon resignation (payment contingent on leaving in good standing).

Procurement and other routine approvals included: - Approval of the CCAP PCoRP second installment invoice for $45,442.00. - Approval of a SAP&DC invoice for local county/transportation support for $8,598.00. - Approval of a renewal quote for ASPIRE two‑factor authentication as submitted by Rick Grissinger, Elect IT. - Approval of a revision to the LERTA application language to read, "Inspection by Zoning Officer or Fulton County Planning." - Acceptance of Ronald Richards as the real estate agent for county property at 119 N. 2nd Street, McConnellsburg, at a 3% commission.

The board also approved an application for burial expenses for veteran Floyd G. McGinnis (U.S. Air Force, 1964–1968), with payment to be made to his surviving spouse, Janet McGinnis.

The commissioners held several executive sessions for personnel and legal matters during the meeting. The board adjourned at 11:33 a.m.

Votes at a glance (motions recorded in the meeting minutes): - Approve entry/exit of executive session (legal matters): motioned and approved (all in favor). - Approve Jan. 6 reorganizational minutes (Commissioners, Salary Board, Retirement Board): motioned and approved (all in favor). - Approve accounts payable dated Jan. 13, 2026 ($135,622.38): motioned by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; approved (all in favor). - Hire Angie Horton, Enforcement Officer 1, effective Jan. 26, 2026: motioned by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; approved (all in favor). - Approve Franklin/Fulton Grant Agreement #4100101172: motioned by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; approved (all in favor). - Approve 2026 Certification of County Funds: motioned by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; approved (all in favor). - Notify organizations to apply for hotel/motel tax funding after fourth‑quarter payment: motioned by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; approved (all in favor). - Approve 2026 pay scale: motioned by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; approved (all in favor). - Revise HR Manual Section 212 (health‑insurance opt‑out payment): motioned by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; approved (all in favor). - Approve CCAP PCoRP invoice, 2nd installment ($45,442.00): motioned by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; approved (all in favor). - Approve burial expense application for Floyd G. McGinnis: motioned by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; approved (all in favor). - Approve renewal quote for ASPIRE two‑factor authentication: motioned by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; approved (all in favor). - Revise LERTA application language: motioned by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; approved (all in favor). - Approve SAP&DC invoice for local county support/transportation ($8,598.00): motioned by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; approved (all in favor). - Accept Ronald Richards as real estate agent for 119 N. 2nd Street at 3% commission: motioned by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; approved (all in favor).

The meeting record does not list roll‑call vote details beyond the meeting notation "all in favor."