Fulton County commissioners approve hire, multi‑county drug and alcohol grant and a slate of routine county payments

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 13, 2026, and unanimously approved a series of routine administrative and personnel actions, including hiring for a vacant enforcement position in the Domestic Relations office and executing a five‑year intercounty grant agreement for Drug & Alcohol services.

Commissioner Randy H. Bunch, chairman, led the meeting, which opened at 8:00 a.m. with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. After announcing an earlier Emergency Executive Session held Jan. 9 regarding personnel matters in the Prothonotary's Office, commissioners handled a batch of procedural approvals, including minutes from the Jan. 6 reorganizational meetings and the board's account payables dated Jan. 13, 2026 totaling $135,622.38 across multiple funds.

Interim County Treasurer Amy Bishop presented the month‑end financial report for Dec. 31, 2025. Commissioners then approved Domestic Relations Director Tina Gress's request to fill the vacancy of 'Enforcement Officer 1.' Commissioner Randy H. Bunch moved to hire Angie Horton for the union position effective Jan. 26, 2026; the Salary Board set the salary per the county's collective bargaining agreement.

Executive Development Director Julie Dovey asked the board to approve the 2025–2030 Franklin/Fulton Grant Agreement, #4100101172, which designates Franklin County as the single‑county authority for administration of the Drug & Alcohol Program. Commissioner Bunch moved to approve and execute the agreement; the motion passed unanimously.

The board also approved the 2026 Certification of County Funds as presented by Bishop, and authorized notification to interested organizations to apply for hotel/motel tax funding once the county receives its fourth‑quarter payment.

Human resources actions approved included the 2026 pay scale and a revision to HR Manual Section 212 clarifying an employee health insurance opt‑out payment: effective Jan. 1, 2026, eligible employees who waive county health insurance will receive a pro‑rated monetary payment up to $1,020 per calendar year, paid with final December payroll or upon resignation, subject to leaving in good standing.

On procurement and vendor matters, the board approved a CCAP PCoRP invoice (second installment) for $45,442; a renewal quote for ASPIRE two‑factor authentication as submitted by Rick Grissinger, Elect IT; and an SAP&DC invoice for $8,598 for local/transportation support. Commissioners also approved burial expense assistance for veteran Floyd G. McGinnis (U.S. Air Force, 1964–1968), with payment to surviving spouse Janet McGinnis.

The board approved a revision to the LERTA application to read 'Inspection by Zoning Officer or Fulton County Planning.' Later in the meeting, commissioners accepted Ronald Richards as the real estate agent for county property at 119 N. 2nd Street, McConnellsburg, PA, at a commission quote of 3% of the sale. The meeting included multiple short executive sessions for personnel matters and adjourned at 11:33 a.m.

Votes at a glance

- Enter executive session (legal matters) at 8:00 a.m.: motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor. - Exit executive session at 8:30 a.m.: motion by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; outcome: all in favor. - Approve Jan. 6 reorganizational Commissioners', Salary Board, and Retirement Board minutes: motions by Commissioner Wible; outcome: all in favor. - Approve accounts payable (Jan. 13, 2026) $135,622.38: motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor. - Hire Angie Horton, Enforcement Officer 1 (Domestic Relations), effective Jan. 26, 2026: motion by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; outcome: all in favor. - Enter executive session at 8:52 a.m. (personnel); exit at 9:08 a.m.: motions by Commissioners Hann and Bunch; outcomes: all in favor. - Approve and execute Franklin/Fulton Grant Agreement #4100101172 (2025–2030): motion by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; outcome: all in favor. - Enter executive session at 9:33 a.m.; exit 10:10 a.m.: motion by Commissioner Bunch; outcome: all in favor. - Approve 2026 Certification of County Funds: motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor. - Notify organizations to apply for hotel/motel tax funding after 4th quarter payment: motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor. - Approve 2026 pay scale: motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor. - Approve HR Manual Section 212 health insurance opt‑out language: motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor. - Approve CCAP PCoRP invoice (2nd installment) $45,442: motion by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; outcome: all in favor. - Approve burial expenses for veteran Floyd G. McGinnis, payment to Janet McGinnis: motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor. - Approve ASPIRE 2‑factor authentication renewal (as submitted by Rick Grissinger): motion by Commissioner Steven L. Wible; outcome: all in favor. - Approve LERTA application revision (inspection language): motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor. - Approve SAP&DC invoice $8,598: motion by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; outcome: all in favor. - Enter executive session at 10:14 a.m.; exit at 10:55 a.m.: motions by Commissioners Hann and Bunch; outcomes: all in favor. - Accept Ronald Richards as real estate agent for 119 N. 2nd St., McConnellsburg, PA, at 3% commission: motion by Commissioner Randy H. Bunch; outcome: all in favor. - Adjourn at 11:33 a.m.: motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: all in favor.

What happens next: The hire for the Domestic Relations Enforcement Officer is effective Jan. 26, 2026, and the county will notify organizations about hotel/motel tax applications after receiving the fourth‑quarter payment. The Franklin/Fulton grant agreement will be implemented according to the executed contract schedule.