Fulton County commissioners approve hiring, CDBG signing delegation and senior center engineering quote

FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 27 approved a series of routine administrative actions, including the hiring of a new caseworker, delegation of signing authority for a Community Development Block Grant contract and acceptance of an engineering quote for senior center repairs.

Commissioner Randy H. Bunch called the meeting to order and the board approved the Jan. 20 minutes. Commissioners then approved accounts payable totaling $234,913.72, with the largest single fund draw from the General Fund ($145,851.38). Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved the payment motion; the board recorded the vote as "All in favor." The record lists detailed fund breakdowns by line item.

In personnel business, Services for Children Director Christine McQuade, with HR Administrator Mary Huston present, recommended hiring Amanda Sheffield as a Caseworker II pending clearances and paperwork. Commissioner Steven L. Wible moved to hire Sheffield; the motion passed.

The board approved a Delegation of Signing Authority for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Contract Number C000095314 in the amount of $218,719.00. The delegation authorizes HR Administrator Mary Huston, Commissioner Steven L. Wible and Commissioner Randy H. Bunch to execute related documents. Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved the delegation; the motion passed.

Commissioners also accepted a CES Engineering quote to provide professional engineering services for the Warfordsburg Senior Center Project. The scope listed in the record includes restroom renovations, installation of a new security camera system and a mill-and-overlay project for the existing parking lot, driveway and accessible walking path. Commissioner Steven L. Wible moved to accept the quote; the motion passed.

Other administrative approvals recorded in the minutes included: • Retroactive approval for Commissioner Bunch to execute the ERAP 2 County Expenditure Certification Form for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (motion by Commissioner Hann). • Approval of an invoice from Elect IT Solutions for IT staffing and support for February 2026 (motion by Commissioner Bunch). • Approval and execution of the Election Integrity Grant Program Post-Election Report for Municipal 2025, with total expenditures of $84,443.55 (motion by Commissioner Hann). • Approval of a county credit card for Mapping and Planning Director Thomas Peppernick after a one-item agenda amendment (motion by Commissioner Hann), and approval of an invoice from insurance agent Robert Snyder for the Fulton County Tax Collectors Blanket Bond through Travelers in the amount of $3,313.00 (motion by Commissioner Bunch). • Renewal of Companion Life Insurance for Group Term Life ($0.019 per $1,000 benefit) and Group AD&D ($0.03 per $1,000 benefit), effective April 1, 2026, at the same rates as 2025 (motion by Commissioner Bunch).

The meeting record notes a Retirement Board quarterly review with Denny Koons and Jacob Barr of Raymond James and a discussion with Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties staff about services and local office space. County Coroner Berley Souders raised departmental matters including mileage reimbursement and the potential to hire a per diem deputy; no action was taken on those items during the session.

The board adjourned at 11:43 a.m. and recorded separate minutes for the Retirement Board and the Salary Board action on the new hire.