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NEW CUMBERLAND -- Hancock County Commissioners are hoping for funding to assist with a repair project at the county magistrate court building.
As part of their meeting, Thursday, commissioners agreed to apply for a 2023 Courthouse Facilities Improvement Grant.
"This grant is geared toward fixing the roof on the magistrate court building," explained Commissioner Eron Chek. "It has a leak and is showing its age."
Commission President Jeff Davis noted the grant would be for an 80/20 match program, requiring the commission to provide 20% of the costs, or approximately $25,000 in order to procure $125,000 in funding for the project.
The Magistrate Court building is located at 900 North Chester St. in New Cumberland, housing the courtroom and offices for the county's three magistrates.
In other business, Thursday, the county commission:
Approved moving five individuals - Carolyn Fields, Timmothy Fields, Clara McIntosh, Roy Newman and Aeryn Sheriden - from part-time to full-time employment at the Hancock County Animal Shelter, effective Oct. 1;
Reappointed Garrett Nichols to the Hancock County Parks and Recreation Board, with a term until June 30, 2026;
Approved three provider agreements on behalf of Juvenile Mediation Services;
Rescinded a previously approved request to provide payment for 90 sick days to recently retired employee Thomas R. Cox, and approved a request to apply 90 sick days toward Cox's retirement.
Agreed to reappoint April Manypenny Raines as fiduciary commissioner for the county, effective Sept. 2;
Approved a request from the Hancock County Animal Shelter to hold a rabies and microchip clinic to be held 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 14 at the Hancock County Dog Park.
The commission also approved $1,145.60 in travel reimbursement for Chek, with Chek leaving the room during the vote, $110,537.43 in general county bills and $16,285.28 in purchasing card payments.