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McCone County approves providers for senior congregate and home-delivered meals
Summary
The board approved Cone County Health Center to provide home-delivered meals and Rockway Supper Club for congregate meals on specified days; the senior center will continue in-house congregate meals on other days. The motion carried 3–0.
The McCone County Board of Commissioners voted 3–0 to approve contracts for senior nutrition services after reviewing bids from local providers.
Commissioner Ty Taylor moved to approve the Cone County Health Center for home-delivered meals and Rockway Supper Club for congregate meals on Wednesday and Sunday; the county senior center will continue to provide congregate meals on Tuesday and Friday. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
County members briefly discussed whether to publish the meal price to the public; staff noted comparable home-delivered meal charges in neighboring counties range between $5 and $6 per delivery. Commissioners agreed to follow up on whether to list a standard county contribution or price publicly.
Why it matters: Senior meal programs are a key service for homebound older adults and congregate seniors. Approving local vendors secures service delivery for scheduled days while the county processes final bills and payments.
Next steps: Final contracts and payment arrangements will be completed before service changes take effect; staff will prepare bills and confirm funding availability with the county treasurer.
Sources: Motions and discussion recorded during the meeting.
