Fulton County commissioners approve $205,405 in payables, contracts and program payments; recycling days set

FULTON COUNTY — Fulton County commissioners on Tuesday approved a series of routine and programmatic financial actions, including a $205,405.27 accounts‑payable packet, multiple vendor invoices and a purchase agreement for child welfare services.

Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to approve the accounts payables dated Feb. 24, 2026, totaling $205,405.27; the board recorded a General Fund portion of $118,593.19 and smaller allocations to Liquid Fuels, SFC grants, CDBG, Act 13 Marcellus Shale Recreation, Medical Assistance Transportation and Debt Service. The motion carried with all three commissioners voting yes.

Financial and contracting actions approved included:

- A Purchase of Service Agreement with Pressley Ridge for child welfare services, effective Feb. 11 through June 30, 2026 (moved by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; approved unanimously).

- An Elect IT Solutions invoice for IT staffing and support services for March 2026 in the amount of $10,198.00 (moved by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; approved unanimously).

- A CCAP PComp third installment contribution of $5,575.00 toward a total contribution of $22,300.00 (moved by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; approved unanimously).

- Approval to pay Huntingdon County the remainder of the NTIA Project Contribution in the amount of $270,000.00 (Commissioner Randy H. Bunch moved; approved unanimously); $90,000.00 had been previously paid.

- Approval of the 2026 Compensation Plan for Services for Children Director Christine McQuade to be submitted to the state for wage compensation (moved by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; approved unanimously).

- Approval of a 'Report of County Fee for Local Use Funds' to be submitted to PennDOT, presented by Chief Clerk Stacey M. Shives (moved by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; approved unanimously).

Sideling Hill Financial representative John Schriever reviewed the Krivak Trust accounts and reported the two accounts had earned $161,000 since he began managing them, providing the board with a portfolio update but with no vote required.

Elections Director Linda Doyle presented and the board approved a flyer for Electronics and Appliances Recycling Days scheduled for March 18 (12 p.m.‑5 p.m.) and March 21 (9 a.m.‑1 p.m.) at 610 East North Street in McConnellsburg. Commissioner Hann moved to adjourn at 11:15 a.m., and the motion passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance (motions recorded during the meeting):

- Approve Feb. 17, 2026 minutes — mover: Commissioner Steven L. Wible — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - Approve account payables $205,405.27 — mover: Commissioner Hervey P. Hann — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - Table travel request of Chief Probation Officer Dan Miller until March 3, 2026 — mover: Commissioner Hervey P. Hann — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - Purchase of Service Agreement with Pressley Ridge (Feb. 11–June 30, 2026) — mover: Commissioner Randy H. Bunch — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - Elect IT Solutions invoice $10,198.00 — mover: Commissioner Steven L. Wible — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - CCAP PComp installment $5,575.00 — mover: Commissioner Steven L. Wible — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - Letter recommending MainStreet McConnellsburg apply for T‑Mobile grant — mover: Commissioner Hervey P. Hann — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - Report of County Fee for Local Use Funds to PennDOT — mover: Commissioner Steven L. Wible — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - NTIA Project Contribution payment to Huntingdon County $270,000.00 — mover: Commissioner Randy H. Bunch — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - 2026 Compensation Plan for Services for Children Director Christine McQuade — mover: Commissioner Randy H. Bunch — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - Recycling event flyer and schedule — mover: Commissioner Randy H. Bunch — outcome: approved (yes: 3). - Adjourn meeting — mover: Commissioner Hervey P. Hann — outcome: approved (yes: 3).

All approval motions were recorded as passing with unanimous support of the three commissioners present.