By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Fulton County Commissioners met in regular session on February 17, 2026. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, an opening prayer, and a roll call before the board moved on to its action items.
Commissioners approved the minutes from the February 12, 2026, regular session and then approved the agenda for the day as presented. The board also approved the payment of bills as submitted and reviewed the county investment report for January 2026.
Under new business, commissioners approved appropriation activity that included both an increase and several transfers.
The board authorized a $25,000 increase to the Claims Self Insurance account and approved transfers that included a $175 shift from the Information Systems Workers Compensation line to the GIS Workers Compensation line, along with a $3,500 transfer within the Soil and Water Conservation District accounts from Other Expenses to Workers Compensation.
Commissioners also entered into Agreement 2026-22 with FP Mailing Solutions on behalf of the Fulton County Department of Job and Family Services for a new postage meter. The agreement rate was $72 per month for 60 months.
The board accepted a Community Development Block Grant award and authorized execution of the related grant agreement for the PY 2025 Allocation and Neighborhood Revitalization program. The agreement has an effective date of September 1, 2025, and a project end date of August 31, 2027. The resolution cites an award amount of $160,000 and notes the authorization for the board president to sign the agreement.
Commissioners then approved execution of a Certification of Determination of Subsequent Exemption for a categorical exclusion environmental review tied to the Fayette Water Treatment Plant Roof Improvements project. The related CDBG grant agreement includes $112,800 for the roof improvements and $16,600 for administration.
The project budget shows $112,800 earmarked for the water treatment plant, $29,200 for administration, $20,000 for The Ability Center, and $4,000 for fair housing program administration. In addition, $84,200 in state and local funds will go toward the water treatment plant, with another $4,260 in private funds supporting The Ability Center.
To conclude the session, the board approved purchase orders and travel requests. With nothing further, the meeting was adjourned.