Michelle Thebes

The Commissioners reviewed preliminary 2025 financial results, including an overview of the general fund, fund balance status, and budgetary assignments. Key discussion points included revenue trends, expense variances across departments, and the impact of pass-through projects on budget comparability. The meeting also involved the approval of a resolution for the Tourism Promotion Agency, a proposal for establishing an Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust, and various service contracts for the Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission and MH/IDD. Additionally, personnel matters were addressed, including an employee resignation and a retirement announcement.

The Commissioners held a general session meeting covering several operational and administrative topics. The session included a financial overview for the first quarter of 2026, approvals for various Children & Youth placement services and in-home contracts for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 periods, and the authorization of an Electronic Recording Agreement for the Register & Recorder's Office. Additionally, the Board approved an Affordable Housing Trust Fund request, tabled a sanitation services quote, handled several personnel matters including resignations and appointments, and heard updates regarding high school athlete competitions and the completion of the county reassessment process.

The meeting focused on the Human Services Block Grant Hearing, covering programs for mental health, substance use, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and homeless assistance. The board approved the 2026/2027 Human Services Block Grant and the associated Human Services Development Fund allocations for various local organizations. Additionally, the commissioners approved a legal services agreement for the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Office and multiple contracts for the Perry County Area Agency on Aging.

The meeting featured a public hearing regarding the Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) for the upcoming fiscal year, during which five funding requests totaling $53,500 were reviewed to support human services such as food banks, transportation, and counseling. The Board approved the warrant list, recognized specific county employees for their years of service, and ratified a new agreement with Perry Human Services for a certified recovery specialist at the county prison. Additionally, the Board authorized personnel appointments for a correctional officer and a deputy sheriff, and received public updates regarding local community events, health safety initiatives, and human trafficking awareness programs.

The board opened various Requests for Qualifications for civil engineering and architectural design services. Key approvals included an intergovernmental agreement for 911 radio connectivity, multiple MH/IDD and Drug & Alcohol Commission contracts, and the purchase of a wide format printer/scanner for the Register & Recorder's Office. Several agreements for the Area Agency on Aging were ratified, and a sanitation services agreement was tabled. Additionally, the board managed personnel matters, including an employee termination, new staff appointments, and a resignation.