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Montgomery County commissioners approve routine votes; one split vote on homelessness RFP item
Summary
At the May 7 meeting the Board of Commissioners approved minutes, personnel lists, signatory authorizations and multiple contract awards. A divided roll call occurred on RFP item A3 (master leasing/homelessness funding): the board voted 2–1 to advertise A3, with Commissioner DiVello casting the lone 'No.'
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners handled a set of routine governance items and procurement actions on May 7, approving minutes, personnel changes and contract renewals while fielding public questions about county spending.
Chair moved to approve the April 23, 2026 meeting minutes; a second was recorded and the motion passed on a voice vote. The board approved a resolution designating an authorized signatory for the Montgomery County Workforce Development Board grant period through June 30, 2026; the resolution (as presented by the solicitor and staff) was approved following a motion and second. Commissioners also approved reappointments to the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, multiple contract awards and renewals for Montgomery County and the Southeast PA regional task force, and the county personnel and salary board presentations.
On the advertisement of bids and RFPs the board separated item A3 for a discrete vote. The record shows the board approved the overall RFP advertisement slate and then voted on A3 separately; the roll call on A3 recorded two commissioners voting "Aye" and one commissioner, identified on the roll call as Commissioner DiVello, voting "No." Chair said the A3 vote is a solicitation step so staff can see responses; commissioners emphasized that a future procurement process and controller oversight remain in place.
During public comment speakers raised budgetary questions: David Morgan asked for a quarterly financial presentation and an update on CFO recruitment, citing a previously reported $50,000,000 shortfall and calling attention to several line items in the RFP/contract exhibits (networking equipment, dark fiber). Commissioners responded that the controller’s office is reviewing expenditures and that a CFO announcement is expected.
All other listed contract awards, amendments and renewals were approved as presented; recorded votes for those items in the meeting video/pckt were "Aye, motion carries."
