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Board renews $2,508 New Horizons behavioral‑health agreement; commissioners raise budget oversight concerns
Summary
The commission renewed a $2,508 annual contract with New Horizons Behavioral Health for FY2025 and discussed budget amendments, department spending, IDA reappointments and 4‑H funding; Chairman Coffey warned early overspending could create pressure on the fiscal year budget.
The board approved renewal of an FY2025 agreement with New Horizons Behavioral Health for $2,508 to continue outpatient mental‑health and substance‑abuse services for county residents.
New Horizons Chief Executive Officer Andrea B. Winston provided the agreement packet; the contract covers services for July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 and the county will pay $209.00 per month. Commissioners voted to renew the agreement as presented.
At the July 24 work session County Manager Thomas Weaver delivered routine department updates — recreation registration and a back‑to‑school event, a large water main repair on Highway 280, public‑works road maintenance and rising euthanasia costs at animal control — and listed items for the Aug. 6 meeting including budget amendments and reappointments to the Industrial Development Authority for Walter Miller and Lou Beck.
Chairman Charles Coffey cautioned commissioners and department heads that early overspending in the new fiscal year could necessitate difficult budget choices later. Commissioner Jason Frost asked about COLA raises and funding levels; the county manager said he would gather details and follow up. Commissioners also asked the manager to research local 4‑H participation and funding needs before making additional allocations.
The board entered an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters and reconvened before adjourning the work session.
The minutes show the funding action and discussion points; staff will return with requested budget and program details for the Aug. 6 meeting.
