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BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
IJanuary 3, 2006 - 11 :00 a.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Pratt called the meeting to order at 11 :05 a.m.
II.
Work Session - Long Term Care Services
Ray Bower presented a revenue analysis for 2006 and highlighted the changing rates. Susan
Denopoulos and Ray Bower explained the expense lines in the Long Terrn Care Services budget.
The Commissioners reviewed various budget lines. Ray Bower and Susan Denopoulos
expressed their deep appreciation for all the assistance and time that Theresa gave for the Long
Term Care Services budget.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt closed the work session at 12:11 p.m.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~... G-L.~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
[anuary 3, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and IT
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Roy Morrisette, Human Resources Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Jim Reams, County Attorney
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
II.
Reports:
RFP Awards
•
Copiers, Commissioners Office and Finance Office
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal for two copiers to Konica Minolta Business
Solutions at a rate of$765.00 per month for a 24 month operating lease and authorize the
increase of $3,000 to the Finance Office Service Contract Budget Line Item. Further authorize
the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
2006 Service Maintenance Agreement
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Specialty Underwriters for $76,601 for
the 2006 service maintenance agreement as recommended by our insurance consultant and
authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Corrections - AI Wright, Superintendent
•
Chaplain Contract Extension
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to extend the Chaplain Contract expiring December 31, 2005 to
March 31, 2006 with all original terms to remain the same as recommended by the Corrections
Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
Change Order: Long Fellow Benefit Consultants, $3,000
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a change order to Long Fellow Benefit Consultants in
the amount of$3,000 as recommended by the Finance Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 3, 2006 - Page 1 of 2

III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Pratt moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II
(a & c). Seconded by Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Non Public Session
Those prcsent for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Jim Reams, Theresa Young, Roy Morrisette, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Theresa Young, Roy Morrisette, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Jude Gates, Roy Morrisette, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (c) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Pratt moved to go out of non-public session. Seconded by Commissioner
Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Residency Waivers, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner SU'itch to approve residency waivers for two applicants to the nursing
home as recommended by the Assistant Director of Long Term Care Services. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Inclement Weather Policy Grievance, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to support and uphold the decision ofthe Director of Facilities,
Planning, and Information Technology regarding a grievance received to the Inclement Weather
Policy ofthe Personnel Policy and Procedures. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
•
Request to use Compensated Absences Fund, County Attorney
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the use ofthe compensated absences fund for 2005
payroll related expenses for a former county attorney employee as recommended by the County
Attorney. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 2:45 p.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~'" t:,...(..~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, January 3, 2006 - Page 2 of 2

IJanuary 9, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.1
BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
Christine Crato, Sheriffs Office Supervisor
James, Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Roy Morrisette, Human Resources Assistant Director
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
n.
New Business
•
Banking Resolution, Workers Compensation Administration Account
Moved: Commissioner Stritch that the following bank account be opened and operated by
officers, officials, and staff of the County for and on behalf of the County, and in the name of
and using the employer identification number of Rockingham County (RC). In addition, that this
account is opened and operated under authority of the County Commissioners. The authorized
signers and the mailing address for the account statements are as follows:
TD Banknorth
Account:
RC Workers Compensation Administration Account
Signers:
Edward Buck, Treasurer; Theresa Young, Finance Officer; Stefanie
Larose, CCMSI State Director; and Alan Alexander, CCMSI Regional
Vice President
Statements: 119 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Budget Review
a.
Sheriffs Office
Sheriff Linehan referred the subject of dispatch staffing to Jim for a brief narrative.
He
explained the concerns with staffing and the number of calls to the dispatch center. Joe Akerley
presented the regrade request for an additional Sergeant position and explained the need for
seven new vehicles in 2006. The Commissioners discussed the vehicle request and no decision
was made. Sheriff Linehan highlighted various increases to the budget.
b.
Salary and Benefits
Theresa Young highlighted the outstanding salary and benefit items. The Commissioners agreed
to discuss this further and schedule another work session for January II, 2006.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 9, 2006 - Page 1 of 2

HI,
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Pratt moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II
(a).
Seconded by Commissioner Stritch, motion passed all in favor.
Those present were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, Roy
Morrisette, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Pratt moved to go out of non-public session. Seconded by Commissioner
Stritch, motion passed all in favor.
IV,
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 12:40 p.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
I Received by:~~ ... t:.<:..(:0 'Z'L.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 9, 2006 - Page 2 of2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
January 11,2006 - 10:00 a.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair (via telephone)
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Katherine Nikitas, Accounting Associate
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m.
II.
Budget Work Sessions
•
Regrades
Martha Roy presented a binder of proposed 2006 regrade positions.
The Commissioners
reviewed the requests and based on the consultant's recommendations agreed to the following
regrades: Nursing Care Coordinator, Assistant Director of Food Service, Corrections Lieutenant,
one Corrections Corporal to full time Sergeant position, Nursing Home Receptionist III Manager,
Engineering and Maintenance Services Plumber, and one Sheriffs Dept. Deputy position to a
Sergeant's position. Further agreed that all regrade positions will be effective on the anniversary
date, step lO positions will be moved to the next highest step on the new grade, and movement
will not exceed a 6% increase for all regrades.
The Commissioners also agreed to downgrade one Nursing Home MNA position Grade 6 to
Account Clerk/Medicare D Grade 13.
•
Open List Items
Theresa Young presented questions to the Board of Commissioners regarding various items. The
Commissioners agreed to fund the perfect attendance bonus program pending policy language
approval to be completed by the Human Resources Department.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows closed the meeting at 3:40 p.m.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~n"" (..L.~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
January 17,2006 - 1:00 p.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Cindy Castrigno, County Attorney's Office
Claudia Boozer-Blasco, UNH Cooperative Extension
Martha Roy and Norm Patenaude, Human Resources
AI Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.
II.
Reports:
RFP Openings
•
Paper Prodncts, Long Term Care Services and Corrections
Commissioner Stritch opened proposal received from Central Paper, Sysco, Interboro Packaging,
and Portsmouth Paper Company.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Corrections Superintendent and Assistant Director
ofLong Term Care Services to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a
recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Ware Washing Chemicals, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Shaheen Brothers, Summit Supply, and
Ecolab.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes - December 20, 2005, December 28, 2005, January 3,
2006, January 9, 2006, and January 11. 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes ofthe December 20, 2005, December 28,
2005, January 3, 2006, January 9,2006 and January II, 2006 Board ofCommissioners meetings
as submitted. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Corrections - AI Wright, Superintendent
•
Bid Waiver: Exeter Subaru, $11,000.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the purchase of a van in the amount of $11 ,000 from
Exeter Subaru pending mechanics approval. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all
in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 17, 2006 - Page 1 of 3

County Attorney - Jim Reams
•
Bid Waiver: PIF Technologies, $6,040.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to PIF Technologies in the amount of
$6,040.00 to upgrade the Docstar Program as recommended by the County Attorney.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Engineering & Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Plauning, & IT
•
Change Order: T. Buck Construction, $428.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a change order to T. Buck Construction in the amount
of $428.00 for additional North Road Lift Station construction expenses as recommended by the
Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
•
Change Order: T. Buck Construction, not to exceed $15,000.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a change order to T. Buck Construction for an amount
not to exceed $15,000 for installation of an alarm system at the North Road Lift Station as
recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
Write-off Approvals
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a write offreceivable for the County Attorney in the
amount of$555.42 from 2003 and 2004 and a write offreceivable for Assisted Living in the
amount of $0.25 from 2004 as recommended by the Finance Director. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Restatement of Prior Year Fund Balance
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the following restatements of fiscal year 2004 fund
balance: $11,174.54 to the general fund, $580.94 to the Nursing Home Special Account, $70.00
to the Jail Commissary Fund, and $813.42, $43,162.85, and $748.00 to the health, workers
compensation, and unemployment internal service funds as recommended by the Finance
Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
Approval of Job Descriptions: Commissioners Office and UNH
Cooperative Extension
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the job descriptions ofpresented for the Commissioner
Office and UNH Cooperative Extension as recommended by the Human Resources Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
•
Yoga
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the yoga proposal pending approval from Primex.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Registry of Deeds - Cathy Stacey, Registrar
•
Bid Waiver: Connor and Connor, $48,000.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Connor and Connor Inc. in the amount
of $48,000.00 for maintenance ofthe indexing and imaging website as recommended by the
Registrar. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Barrows moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA
91A:3 II (a-e & g). Seconded by Commissioner Stritch, motion passed all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 17, 2006 - Page 2 of 3

•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (e) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Al Wright, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
Commissioner Pratt moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by Commissioner
Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Approval of 2006 Commissioners Proposed Budget
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve regrade positions of Executive Assistant to Register of
Deeds and Quality Assurance/Infection Control Nurse. All regrade positions will be effective on
the anniversary date, step 10 positions will be moved to the next highest step on the new grade,
and movement will not exceed a 6% increase for all regrades. Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to approve the 2006 Commissioners Proposed Budget with
appropriations of$66,847,594, resources of$67,559,518, estimated encumbrances and reserves
of$711,924 and a tax increase of 0.5%. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
Non Public Session
Commissioner Barrows moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA
91A:3 II (c).
Seconded by Commissioner Stritch, motion passed all in favor.
Those present
were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos,
Ray Bower, and Chris Maxwell.
Commissioner Pratt moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Residency Waivers, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver to the nursing home and a waiver to
the assisted living facility as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Tuition Reimbursement
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a total of $818.00 to be paid to a UNH Cooperative
Extension employee in accordance with the Tuition Reimbursement Policy. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Sweep Transfers
Theresa Young presented various proposals for use of sweep funds. The Commissioners agreed
to use 3.3 million dollars for a sweep and with final approval at a meeting on Friday.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:53 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
I ReceivedbY:~~ ...4?~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 17, 2006 - Page 3 of3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
IJanuary 20, 2006 - 11 :00 a.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair (via telephone)
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 11 :04 a.m.
II.
New Business
Sweep Transfer Approval
Theresa Young provided an overview of the fund balance and explained the projects that were
included in the proposed sweep transfer. The Commissioners confirmed a transfer from fund
balance of$3,300,000.00.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 12:03 p.m.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

IJanuary 31, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
AI Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and IT
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Martha Roy and Norm Patenaude, Human Resources
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Matt Tarr, UNH Cooperative Extension
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
II.
Reports:
RFP Openings
•
Groeery Items, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Hallsmith Sysco, PFO Springfield, US
Food Service, and Shaheen Brothers for grocery items.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Assistant Director of Long Tenn Care Services to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Barrows
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Egg Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal received from Siegel Egg Company for egg products.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Assistant Director of Long Term Care Services to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Barrows
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
•
Paper Products, Long Term Care Services and Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the paper products proposal for Long Term Care
Services to Central Paper, Portsmouth Paper, Sysco, and Interboro Packaging as recommended
by the Assistant Director of Long Term Care Services. Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the paper products proposal for the Department of
Corrections to Portsmouth Paper and Central Paper as recommended by the Superintendent.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Ware Washing Chemicals, Long Term Care Services
The Commissioners agreed to table this item until the next meeting pending further information.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 31, 2006 - Page 1 of 3

Commissioners Office - Manreen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes - January 17,2006 and January 20, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes ofthe January 17,2006 and January 20,
2006 Board of Commissioners meetings as submitted. Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Corrections - Al Wright, Superintendent
•
Change Order: Exeter Subaru, 8196.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a change order to Exeter Subaru for an additional
$196.00 as recommended by the Corrections Superintendent. Commissioner Barrows seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
County Attorney - Jim Reams
•
2006 VAWA Grant Award Acceptance
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the submission ofthe Violence Against Women Act
Grant Program dated October 14, 2005 and further accept the approved grant for $43,000 from
the Department ofJustice as recommended by the County Attorney. Commissioner Barrows
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
Restatement of Prior Year Retained Earnings
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the restatement of fiscal year 2004 health and dental
retained earnings for $65,767.73 and $12,250.00 as recommended by the Finance Director.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Hnman Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
Approval of Job Descriptions: Sheriff's Office and Long Term Care
Services Administration
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Sheriffs Office and Long Term Care Services
Administrationjob descriptions as recommended by the Human Resources Director.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Jantek Time Clock System
Commissioner Barrows asked that the Human Resources Director have full access to the Jantek
Time and Attendance System by the next meeting.
Human Services - Diane Gill, Director
•
Incentive Funds Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve 6% Incentive Funds totaling $443,600.00 to
Rockingham County Juvenile Diversion, Rockingham County Adult Diversion, Community
Diversion Program, The Upper Room, Child Advocacy Center, Community Child Care Center,
Hampton Child and Family, Child and Family Services, Farnilies First Health and Support
Center, Sexual Assault Support Services, Seacoast Youth Services, Newmarket Recreation
Program, Seacoast Family YMCA, Family Mediation and Juvenile Services, Big Brothers Big
Sisters, New Generation, Inc., and Town of Epping Recreation Department. Commissioner
Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
•
Yoga
Moved: Commissioner Barrows to approve the yoga class pending legal review
recommendations and authorize the chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Stritch
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 31, 2006 - Page 2 of 3

III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a & c). Seconded by Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Stritch,
Jude Gates, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Stritch,
Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Stritch,
Ray Bower, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (c) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Stritch,
Ray Bower, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Compensated Absences Fund, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the use ofthe compensated absences fund for an
assisted living employee as recommended by the Finance Director. Commissioner Barrows
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver request for an applicant to the
nursing home as recommended by the Assistant Director of Long Term Care Services.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception to Personnel Policies and Procedures, Human Resources
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure 6-3 for
a nursing home employee as recommended by the Human Resources Director. Commissioner
Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
New Business
Ray Bower provided a few updates regarding various issues including the dishwasher proposal.
Frank Stoughton and Ray Bower presented information regarding the clinical and financial
software. Ray Bower noted how impressed he was with Frank Stoughton's knowledge and
assistance.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 3:03 p.m.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... ~~~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, January 31, 2006 - Page 3 of 3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Webruary 14,2006 -1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and IT
Ray Bower, Stafford County Administrator
Mark Pierce, Sheriffs Office
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Don Ramsey, Food Service Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
II.
Reports:
RFP Openings
•
Technical Support, Information Technology & Telecommunications
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from NEServices and Turbotek for technical
support.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the IT Manager to review, evaluate the proposals, and
return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Telephone System Upgrade, Information Technology &
Telecommunications
Commissioner Stti.tch opened proposals received from Xeta Technologies, Net Versant New
England, and Carousel Industries for a telephone system upgrade.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the IT Manager to review, evaluate the proposals, and
return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Dishwashing and Laundry Chemicals, Corrections
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from
Summit Supply and Ecolab for
dishwashing and laundry chemicals.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Corrections Superintendent to review, evaluate
the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, February 14,2006 - Page I of4

•
Inmate Institntional Supplies, Corrections
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Robinson Textiles, Express Company,
Acme Supply, Leslee Scott Inc., Liberty Store, Walter Stephens Jr. Inc., Pacific Link, Charm Tex
Inc., Grubman and Company, Textile Sales Inc., and HBD Inc. for inmate institutional supplies.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Corrections Superintendent to review, evaluate
the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
•
Grocery Items/Prime Vendor, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the grocery items proposal to PFG Springfield for one
year not to exceed $1,300,000.00 as recommended by the Assistant Director of Long Term Care
Services. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Ware Washing Chemicals, Long Term Carc Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the ware washing chemicals proposal to Ecolab for one
year not to exceed $7,900.00 as recommended by the Assistant Director of Long Term Care
Services. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Mr. Tom Kunysz from Summit Supply expressed his disappointment that he was not awarded
the proposal. He felt that he should be considered as a local vendor providing the service for a
nnmber of years. The Board directed the Food Service Director to review his decision with Mr.
Kunysz and Ray Bower offered to speak with Mr. Kunysz.
•
Cutaway Bus, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the cutaway bus proposal to Northern Bus Sales for
$101,149
as
recommended
by
the
Assistant
Director of Long
Term
Care
Services.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissiouers Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes - January 31, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the January 31, 2006 Board of
Commissioners meeting as submitted.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor with Commissioner Pratt abstained from the vote because she was absent at that meeting.
Corrections - Al Wright, Superintendent
•
Bid Waiver Approval: APRISS, $18,411.14
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to APRISS in the amount of $18,411.14
for a one year period as recommended by the Corrections Superintendent and authorize the Chair
to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Electronic Monitoring Agreement Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the agreement with Sentinel Offender Services from
March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007 as recommended by the Corrections Superintendent and
authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
Theresa Young announced that the budget packet will be distributed this week and department
heads will receive an electronic version.
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Commissioner Barrows asked if Martha Roy had access to the Jantek payroll system. Theresa
Young indicated that Human Resources had full access to the system since last year and
suggested training should be conducted.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
Downgrade Position Approval: LNA III to Account ClerklMedicare D
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a downgrade of a LNA III Full Time Grade 6 position
to an Account Clerk/Medicare D Full Time Grade 13 position as recommended by the Human
Resources Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Nursing Care Coordinator Exempt Pay Policy Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Nursing Care Coordinator Exempt Pay Policy
effective March 19, 2006 as recommended by the Human Resources Director and Assistant
Director of Long Term Care Services.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
Distribution of Flex Spending Forms to Wausau
Commissioner Pratt requested a personnel non public session with the Human Resources
Director and Finance Director.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
Commissioner Barrows announced that a demonstration from Point Click Software is scheduled
for tomorrow.
Commissioner Pratt expressed concern with the bidding process since this was
already awarded to a different vendor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a, c, d, e). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (c) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (d) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (e) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Nancy Lang, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, February 14, 2006 - Page 3 of4

•
Non Public Session
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (e) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session,
Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
New Business
•
Exception to Personnel Policy and Procedures, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve ao exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 6, Section 6-3 for two Long Term Care Services employees as recommended by the
Human Resources Director and Assistant Director of Long Term Care Services. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Residency Waivers, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve residency waivers for three applicants to the nursing
home as recommended by the Assistaot Director of Long Term Care Services.. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Lien Release, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to accept the sale price offer of $150,000 for a property liened in
Durham as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistaot Director and Attorney
Probish. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Health Insurance Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch that the Board of Commissioners are unable to comply with the
request to subsidize health insuraoce premiums for a former employee.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 3:40 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ "'" w. c::S;;::Z 'ZL
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, February 14, 2006 - Page 4 of 4

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
February 28, 2006 - 1:00
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Sandy Buck, Treasurer
Cindy Castrigno, County Attorney's Office
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and IT
Ray Bower, Stafford County Administrator
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:04 p.m.
II.
Reports:
RFP Openings
•
Uniforms, Corrections
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Ben's Uniforms, Superior Uniform
Group, and Neptune Inc.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Corrections Superintendent to review, evaluate
the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
•
Inmate Personal Care Items, Corrections
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Walter Stephens Inc., Bob Barker
Company, and Americare Products.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Corrections Superintendent to review, evaluate
the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
•
County Attorney: Microsoft Office Professional 2003 Software
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from CDW, PC Connection, Turbotek, and
Neservices.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the County Attorney to review, evaluate the
proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, February 28, 2006 - Page 1 of 3

RFP Awards
•
Dishwashing and Laundry Chemicals, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the dishwashing and laundry chemicals proposal to
Summit Supply for a two year period not to exceed $16,854.00 as recommended by the
Corrections Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Inmate Institutional Supplies, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the inmate institutional supplies proposal to Robinson
Textile, Leslie Scott, Pacific Link, Charm-Tex, and Textile Sales as outlined and recommended
in the Superintendent's memorandum dated February 28, 2006. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Point Click Software
Commissioner Pratt suggested that the proposal go back to the review committee and requested
again that she be involved in these meetings.
•
Southern New Hampshire Services Proposal
Commissioner Pratt requested that a meeting be established with Southern New Hampshire
Services once the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel.
•
Approval of Minutes - February 14, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes ofthe February 14,2006 Board of
Commissioners meeting as submitted. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Corrections - Al Wright, Superintendent
•
Approval of Digital Solutions Inc. Agreement for Inmate Telephone System
The Commissioners requested the agreement be forwarded to legal counsel for review.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
Theresa Young announced that the audit field work is near completion and that departments need
to get all outstanding items completed.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
Martha Roy announced a computer training survey will be sent to employees with a training
schedule to follow.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
•
Write Off Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a write off in the amount of $1 ,399.65 for equipment
in the nursing home as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Sheriffs Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Bid Waiver: Motorola, $9,007.32
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Motorola for one year in the amount of
$9,007.32 as recommended by the High Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
•
Grant Award: Highway Safety Project, Join the NH Clique, $1,470.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to accept and approve a grant from the New Hampshire Highway
Safety Agency for the Join the New Hampshire Clique Seat Belt Enforcement Program in the
Board of Commissioners Meeting, February 28, 2006 - Page 2 of 3

amount of $1,470.00 as recommended by the High Sheriff and authorize the Chair to sign all
necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (c).
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, and Chris
Maxwell. There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-
public session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
•
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver for an applicant as recommended
by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
•
Prescription Drug Program
Martha Roy introduced John Galvin of Long Fellow Consultants and explained concerns with
the prescription drug program. Commissioner Pratt questioned the proposal ofadding a third
vendor for prescription benefits. Commissioner Barrows explained that this would be a great
option for some ofthe employees with concerns. Theresa Young explained the recommendation
ofthe consultant for adding Vermont Mail Order Pharmacy as an additional vendor.
Commissioner Pratt asked ifthe three providers find the program sharing acceptable. John
Galvin said there is no issue with the vendors. Commissioner Pratt asked how this will change
the overall costs. John Galvin was unable to provide a definitive answer.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to direct Innoviant/Walgreen's to dispense any medication on the
attached Wausau Pill Split List with a $0.00 co-payment regardless ofpreferred as long as it is
prescribed for 45 tablets for 90 days. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to add Vermont Mail Order Pharmacy to the Rockingham County
Health Insurance Plan as a prescription medication mail order vendor option effective April I,
2006 for an amount not to exceed $720,000.00 contingent on contract review and authorize the
chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:43 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: /2::::~A ~~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, February 28, 2006 - Page 3 of 3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
March 2, 2006 - 11 :00 a.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair (via telephone)
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Theresa Young and Judie Milner, Finance Office
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at II :05 a.m.
II.
New Business
•
Write Off Approvals
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the following direct write offs for the Sheriffs Office
as recommended by the Finance Office:
Civil Revenues totaling $402.60 from 2004 and 2005;
Bounce check fees totaling $75.00;
Outside Detail Receivable totaling $336.00 from 2004.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the following write offs for the nursing home from
2005 as recommended by the Finance Office:
Resident Board and Care totaling $50.00 (direct);
Adult Medical Day Care totaling $183.00 to the allowance account (indirect);
Resident Board and Care totaling $18,916.23 (direct).
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a Community Development Block Grant write off
from 2002 totaling $1,465.28 ifnecessary as recommended by the Finance Office.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Restatement of 2004 Fund Balance and Retained Earnings
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to restate the 2004 general fund balance and workers
compensation retained earnings for $205,665.16 and $8,930.42 as recommended by the Finance
Office. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Status of 2004 Management Letter Comments
Theresa Young presented a draft letter to Robbin Grill providing a status update to the 2004
Management Letter comments. The Board of Commissioners approved the letter with one
modification to the year end training paragraph.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 11:45 a.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~4 U.~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

!March 10, 2006 - 11 :30 a.m.1
BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 11 :30 a.m.
II.
New Business
•
Airport RFP Discussion
Sheriff Linehan requested permission to consult legal counsel regarding the Manchester Airport
Security Agreement. Commissioner Stritch stated that the Sheriff should continue working with
Daniel Norris of McLane, Graf, Raulerson, and Middleton PA. Commissioner Pratt advised that
the County contracts with Sheehan, Phinney, Bass, and Green PA and Donahue, Tucker, and
Cinadella PLLC and did not agree to hire another law firm. Sheriff Linehan agreed to copy the
Board of Commissioners on the draft airport security agreement.
The Sheriff informed the Board of Commissioners that it was his understanding there would be a
vote by the Sheriffs Office personnel tonight regarding organizing a collective bargaining unit.
•
Health Care Application Renewal License
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Vice-Chair to sign the renewal application for a
Health Care License to the State of New Hampshire for the Adult Medical Day Care Program.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 12:02 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted aU in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... G<:::.. ~,'4t::,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
March 16, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Sandy Buck, Treasurer
James Reams, County Attorney
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and IT
Ray Bower, Stafford County Administrator
Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:06 p.m.
H.
Reports:
RFP Awards
•
Microsoft Office Professional 2003, County Attorney
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the software proposal to NEServices for $12,897.00 as
recommended by the County Attorney.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
Telephone System Upgrade, IT/Telecommunications
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the telephone system upgrade proposal to Carousel
Industries for an amount not to exceed $280,000.00 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary
documents as recommended by the IT/Telecommunications Manager.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Personal Care Items, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the personal care items proposal to Americare Products
and Bob Barker Company for an amount not to exceed $49,000 as recommended by the
Corrections Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Uniforms, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the uniforms proposal to Superior Uniforms as outlined
and recommended by the Corrections Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Point Click Software
Commissioner Pratt requested that the review committee meet on the Point Click software
proposal before the next meeting and report back.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, March 16, 2006 - Page 1 of 4

•
Legal Issue, Sheriffs Office
Commissioner Barrows requested a summary of the last meeting.
Commissioner Stritch
explained that the High Sheriff requested legal counsel of Daniel Norris of McLane, Graf,
Raulerson, and Middleton PA.
Commissioner Pratt explained that the County contracts with
Sheehan, Phinney, Bass, and Green PA and Donahue, Tucker, and Cinadella PLLC and did not
agree to hire another law firm.
Sheriff Linehan noted they would bill at $200 per hour and he
felt this firm would provide the best representation. Commissioner Barrows explained that there
is no exception to the state law regarding bidding procedures and this expense cannot exceed
$5,000.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the use of Daniel Norris of McLane, Graf, Raulerson,
and Middleton PA for the Sheriff to use in connection with the Manchester Airport Security
Agreement. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion. Motion passed with Commissioner
Pratt opposed.
•
Approval of Minutes: February 28, 2006, March 2, 2006, & March 10,2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of February 28, March 2, and March 10,
2006 Board of Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Corrections - Al Wright, Superintendent
•
Bid Waiver: Chaplain, Kent Threlfall, $39,000 (21 months)
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Kent Threlfall for Chaplain services
not to exceed $39,000 for a 21
month contract as
recommended by the Corrections
Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Chaplain Memorandum of Understanding
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Chaplain Memorandum of Understanding from
April 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007 as recommended by the Corrections Superintendent.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
County Attorney - Jim Reams
Jim Reams reported that his office was given the Army National Guard Team Award for their
support during the four times that Attorney Tim Bailey was called to active duty. He accepted
the award at a ceremony yesterday and will be issuing a press release.
Delegation
•
Ricoh Service Contract, $899.88
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a service contract to Ricoh for $899.88 from March 9,
2006 to March 8, 2007 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended
by the Delegation Coordinator. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Engineering and Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director
Jude Gates requested approval of the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration in the back of the
nursing home by the Town of Brentwood. The Commissioners agreed to the event.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
Theresa Young reported that an extension to the medicaid cost report filing may be needed.
•
WDB Solutions Contract, $4,900.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a service contract to WDB Solutions for $4,900.00
from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as
Board of Commissioners Meeting, March 16, 2006 - Page 2 of4

recommended by the Finance Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
William F. Sturtevant Fund
Theresa Young requested that the Board of Commissioners send cards of appreciation to people
that donated to the William F. Sturtevant Memorial Fund.
The Commissioners agreed and
requested a draft for review.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
Martha Roy reported a successful healthy lunch lecture series. Commissioner Barrows requested
that Martha Roy and Theresa Young report back at the next meeting regarding the insurance file
sharing for reporting changes to the insurance carriers.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
•
Bid Waiver: Direct Supply Healthcare, $7,462.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Direct Supply Healthcare for $7,462.00
and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the Long Term Care
Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Treasurer - Sandy Buck
•
2006 Investment Objectives
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to adopt the Rockingham County Investment Objectives and
Policies for 2006 as recommended by the Treasurer. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
Il (a, c, e). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: legal matter
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (e) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Dan Linehan, Theresa Young, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Al Wright, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: legal matter
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (e) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: residency waiver
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (c) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: legal matter
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (e) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Theresa Young, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
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There being no further business to corne before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
..
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver for an applicant to the nursing
horne as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
..
Exception to Personnel Policy, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure 6-3 for
an assisted living employee as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant
Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
..
Leave Without Pay, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a leave without pay in accordance with Chapter 8,
Section IO-C of the Personnel Policies and Procedures for a dietary employee as recommended
by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
..
Leave Without Pay, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a leave without pay in accordance with Chapter 8,
Section lO-C of the Personnel Policies and Procedures for a corrections employee as
recommended by the Corrections Superintendent.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
IV.
Commissioners Non-Meeting
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-meeting for consultation with legal counsel under
New Hampshire RSA 91A:2 I (c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Connnissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch,
Matthew LaPointe (via telephone), Jude Gates, and Chris Maxwell.
Commissioner Stritch
moved to go out of non-meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in
favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:58 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~"* t:rL cQ..'Z'"L
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, March 16, 2006 - Page 4 of4

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
!March 22,2006 - 10:00 a.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Plarming, and IT
Tom Flygare, Legal Counsel
Matthew LaPointe, Legal Counsel
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10: II a.m.
n.
Commissioners Non-Meeting
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-meeting under New Hampshire RSA 91A:2 I (c).
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present for the consultation with legal counsel non meeting were Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Tom Flygare, Dan Linehan, Joe Akerley, Theresa
Young, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
Those present for the consultation with legal counsel non meeting were Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Matthew LaPointe (via telephone), Jude Gates, and
Chris Maxwell.
Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Barrows,
motion passed all in favor.
HI.
New Business
•
Transferring patients from Assisted Living to the Nursing Home
The Commissioners discussed the current policy regarding assisted living residents transferring
to the nursing home.
•
Dedication: William Sturtevant Way
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to dedicate and name the driveway leading to the nursing home
parking lot and back onto North Road as William Sturtevant Way. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Registered Nurses
The Commissioners discussed a proposal to increase the Registered Nurse Hiring Bonus to
$3,000.00.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, March 22, 2006 - Page 1of2

IV.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session regarding personnel under New
Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (a).
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, and
Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Reimbursement of Bank Fees
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to reimburse an employee $87.00 for bank fees due to a direct
deposit error.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion.
Motion passed with Commissioner
Pratt opposed.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 12:20.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~c~""- G-L... CO,;Z"~,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, March 22, 2006 - Page 2 of 2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
March 28, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and IT
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Jim Reams County Attomey
Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
Joe Akerley, Chief Deputy Sheriff
Frank Stoughton, IT/Telecommunications Manager
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.
II.
Reports:
RFP Openings
•
Paper Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened paper products proposals received from Hallsmith Sysco Food
Services, Portsmouth Paper Company, Central Paper Company, and Interboro Packaging.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Body Wash Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened body wash products proposals received from Gulf South Medical
Supply and Trans Med Inc.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Milk Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened milk products proposals received from Garelick Farms, Oakhurst
Dairy, and HP Hood.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, March 28, 2006 - Page 1of4

RFP Awards
s
Copier, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the copier proposal to Konica Minolta Business Solutions
for a thirty-six month operating lease at $188.00 per month with a service contract as outlined and
recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director. Further, authorize the Chair to
sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
s
Technical Support, ITffelecommunications
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the technical support proposal to NE Services for an
amount
not
to
exceed
$120,600.00
for
a
two
year
period
as
recommended
by
the
IT/Telecommunications Manager and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: March 16,2006 and March 22, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the March 16,2006 and March 22,2006
Board of Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Southern New Hampshire Services Memorandum of Understanding
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Southern New
Hampshire Services regarding subsidized elderly housing on county property.
Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
s
Nurse Hiring Bonus
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a $3,000 hiring bonus for part time and full time nurses
and LNA's effective March 28, 2006 as recommended by the Human Resources Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Human Services - Diane Gill, Director
•
Declaratory Judgment
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to include Rockingham County as a Petitioner in the Declaratory
Judgment action against the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IT/Telecommunications - Frank Stoughton, Manager
•
Telephone Maintenance Contract Extension
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to extend the telephone maintenance contract with Carousel
Industries until June 30, 2006 with all terms and conditions to remain the same as recommended
by the IT/Telecommunications Manager. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
•
Surplus Equipment Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to declare Konica Minolta Copier DI520 surplus and to dispose of
accordingly as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Bid Waiver: Speech Therapy Services to Dr. Lewis
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award a bid waiver to Dr. Fred Lewis for speech therapy services
for an amount not to exceed $19,000 annually as recommended by the Long Term Care Services
Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, March 28, 2006 - Page 2 of4

Commissioner Pratt asked when these services went out for proposal last and stated these services
should regularly be sent out to vendors for proposals.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to withdraw the first motion and send these services out for
requests for proposal. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Speech Therapy Services Contract Extension
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to extend the current contract with Dr. Lewis for speech therapy
services until May 31, 2006. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Grant Approval: USDOJ Operation Street Sweeper, $7,926.14
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to accept the submission of a grant application dated January 12,
2006 to the United States Department of Justice for an Operation Streetsweeper Grant. Further, to
approve a grant award from the United States Department of Justice for Operation Streetsweeper
in the amount of $7,926.14 for scopes in the Mobile Incident Field Office as recommended by the
High Sheriff and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Bid Waiver: Optical Systems Technology Inc., $7,926.14
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award a bid waiver to Optical Systems Technology Inc. in the
amount of $7,926.14 as recommended by the High Sheriff.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
The High Sheriff notified the Board of Commissioners that Motorola selected the Sheriffs Office
for beta testing of communication devices and after the test is complete the equipment becomes
county property.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session regarding a residency waiver request
under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor. Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch,
Ray Bower, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session,
Commissioner Stritch moved to
go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
Commissioners Non-Meeting
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-meeting under New Hampshire RSA 91A:2 I (c).
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present for the consultation with legal counsel non meeting were Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Tom Flygare, Dan Linehan, Joe Akerley, Martha Roy,
and Chris Maxwell.
Those present for the consultation with legal counsel non meeting were Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Tom Flygare, Al Wright, Martha Roy, and Chris
Maxwell.
Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Barrows,
motion passed all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, March 28, 2006 - Page 3 of 4

V.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session regarding personnel matters under
New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (a). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha
Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session,
Commissioner Stritch moved to
go
out of non-public
session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Health Insurance Appeal Requests
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to grant the health insurance appeals of two nursing home
employees and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Residency Waiver
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver for an applicant to the nursing home
as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
VI.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 3:15 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ a W
. .:::e::z -'2""L
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, March 28, 2006 - Page 4 of4

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
~pril 4, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview an applicant for Long Term
Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b).
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor. Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner
Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Charles Crush, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public session,
Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session. Seconded by Commissioner Barrows,
motion passed all in favor.
III.
New Business
•
Declaratory Judgment
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to approve the terms of engagement as outlined by Attorney Dunn of
Devine Millimet and Branch and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner
Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Surplus Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to declare surplus two Minolta EP6000 copiers (serial number 3115213
and 3115296) in the nursing home surplus and to dispose of accordingly as recommended by the Long
Term Care Services Assistant Director.
IV.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview an applicant for Long Term
Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b).
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor. Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner
Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Dick Clark, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public session,
Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session. Seconded by Commissioner Barrows,
motion passed all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at I:05 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~.A~ "" ""~B 'ifIe
c. Donald Stritch, Clerk~o{;llgha~
ounty Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
~pril 11, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.!
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and IT
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Susan Denopoulos, Long Tenn Care Services Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Mark Pierce, Sheriffs Office
Frank Stoughton, IT/Telecommunications Manager
1.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:03 p.m.
II.
Reports:
RFP Openings
•
Disposable Lids, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Aladdin Temp Rite and Central Paper
Products Company.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Tenn Care Services Assistant Director to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Janitorial Products, Department of Corrections
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Arnold Clement Company, Central Paper
Products Company, and Clean-o-Rama.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Corrections Superintendent to review, evaluate
the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
•
Alarm System, SherifPs Dispatch, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Accolade Electric, Interstate Electrical
Services, and Gerald A. LaFlamme Inc.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Infonnation
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Laundry Containment Walls, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from David Allen, Tomasz Masonry, and
Diagneault and Sons.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director ofFacilities, Planning, and Infonnation
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, April II, 2006 - Page 1of3

RFP Award
•
Milk Products, Loug Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the milk products proposal to Garelick Farms from April
1,2006 to April 30, 2007 for an amount not to exceed $14,000 monthly as recommended by the
Long Tenn Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
•
Paper Plastic Products, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the paper plastics proposal to Portsmouth Paper
Company and Central Paper Company from April I, 2006 to June 30, 2006 as recommended by
the Long Tenn Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
•
Paper Plastic Products, Department of Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the paper plastics proposal to Portsmouth Paper
Company, Central Paper Company, and Interboro Packaging as recommended by the Conections
Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: March 28, 2006 and April 4, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes ofthe March 28, 2006 and April 4, 2006
Board ofCommissioners meetings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Corrections - Al Wright, Superintendent
•
SCRIPPS Program Discussion
Mark Pierce introduced Deputy Jim Lussier, SCRIPPS Program Coordinator, and presented
infonnation about the program.
•
Bid Waiver: Dade Behring, $13,225.08
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Dade Behring for $13,225.08 annually
from April I, 2006 to April I, 2013 as recommended by the Conections Superintendent.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Dade Behring Agreement Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an agreement with Dade Behring from April I, 2006 to
April I, 2013 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the
Conections Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Swank Motion Pictures Agreement Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the agreement with Swank Motion Pictures from
March 10,2006 to May 3,2007 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as
recommended by the Conections Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
IT/Telecommunications - Frank Stoughton, Manager
•
Change Order: Lewis Creek Systems, $179.94
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a change order to Lewis Creek Systems for $179.94 as
recommended by the IT Manager. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
•
Quarterly Write-off Discussion
Ray Bower reported that he spoke with Theresa Young and was educated on the proper write-off
procedure.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, April 11, 2006 - Page 2 of3

HI.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 9lA:3
Il (a, c, d, e). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (a) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: residency waiver
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (c) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
o Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: claim
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3Il (e) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: lease
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (d) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Jude Gates, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go
out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Primex Assessment Tool
Gary Stenhouse and Nick Minolas from Primex presented the Board of Commissioners with an
assessment tool for analyzing personalities of candidates for the Long Term Care Services
Director position.
•
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver to an applicant at the assisted living
facility and nursing home. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Leave without Pay, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a leave without pay request in accordance with
Personnel Policy and Procedure Chapter 8, Section 10-C from April 1, 2006 to April 30, 2006
for a Long Term Care Services employee as recommended by the Human Resources Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception to Personnel Policy, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a request to hire above step five in accordance with
Personnel Policy and Procedure Chapter 6, Section 6-3 for an assisted living employee as
recommended bythe Assisted Living Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 3:04 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... Q.2Q,i·Z"L,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, April 11, 2006 - Page 3 of3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
in non-public
Seconded by
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Nick Manolis and Gary Stenhouse, Primex
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session regarding applicants for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Nick Manolis, Gary
Stenhouse, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to
go
out of non-public session.
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:05 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~••G,..(...~ ':7fL
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
[6pri125, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and IT
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
James Reams, County Attorney
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Katherine Nikitas, Finance Office
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Jim Szeliga, Sheriff's Office
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:00 p.m.
n.
Reports:
RFP Openings
•
Gasoline System, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from American Tank Management Inc., MB
Maintenance Inc., Stark Boiler Service Inc, and Smith-LaMountain Service Inc.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology
to
review,
evaluate
the
proposals,
and
return
with
a
recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Roof Replacement and Repairs, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Skyline Roofing Inc., AW Therrian
Company, and Jones Roofing Inc.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology
to
review,
evaluate
the
proposals,
and
return
with
a
recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Replacement Flooring, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Kingdom Contract Flooring and Cadieux
Flooring.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Teclmology
to
review,
evaluate
the
proposals,
and
return
with
a
recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, April 25, 2006 - Page 1of4

•
Automatic Doors, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Besam Entrance Solutions and Northeast
Door Corporation.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology
to
review,
evaluate
the
proposals,
and
return
with
a
recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Firearms, Sheriff
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal received from Riley Sports Shop.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the High Sheriff to review, evaluate the proposal, and
retum with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Computer Equipment, Sheriff
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Cocci Computer Services, PC Mall, and
NeServices.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the High Sheriff to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Speech Therapy Services, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal received from Dr. Frederick Lewis.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director to
review, evaluate the proposal, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Printers and Computers, IT/Telecommunications
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from
JTL Technical Services, Jenesis
Computer
Services,
PC
Mall,
NeServices,
Turbotek,
Cocci
Computer
Services,
CDW
Government, PC Connection, and Advanced Military Technology.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the IT Manager to review, evaluate the proposals, and
return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
•
Disposable Lids, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Central Paper products from June 1, 2006
to June 1, 2008 for an amount not to exceed $7,800.00 annually as recommended by the Long
Term Care Services Assistant Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
Janitorial Products, Department of Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Clean-O-Rama, Central Paper Company,
and Swish as outlined and recommended in the Superintendent's memorandum dated April 17,
2006. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Laundry Containment Walls, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to David M. Allen, Mason Contractor for
$8,034.10 as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, April 25, 2006 - Page 2 of4

•
Fire Alarm Dispatch Monitoring, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to G. A. Laflamme Inc. for $24,580.00 as
recommended
by
the
Director
of Facilities,
Planning,
and
Information
Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: April 11, 2006 and April 20, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the April I I, 2006 and April 20, 2006
Board ofCommissioners meeting as submitted. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
Attendance Bonus Policy
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Quarterly Attendance Bonus Policy effective
January 1, 2006 as recommended by the Human Resources Director and Finance Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Human Services - Diane Gill, Director
•
House Bill 638
Diane Gill presented the most recent amendment to House Bill 638 and highlighted the changes.
•
Incentive Fund Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve 6% incentive funds totaling $150,000 to:
Raymond Recreation for $10,000
Camp Lincoln YMCA for $15,000
Nottingham Recreation for $15,000
Daniel Webster Council for $5,000
UNH Cooperative Extension 4H for $10,500
Seacoast Family YMCA for $6,000
Hampton Parks and Recreation for $12,000
Portsmouth Housing Authority for $18,000
Hampton-Seabrook Project for $5,000
Rockingham County DJJS and DCYF for $30,000
Salem Boys and Girls Club for $7,500
Epping Recreation Department for $12,000
North Hampton Recreation for $4,000
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
ITfTelecommunications - Frank Stoughton, Manager
•
Change Order: Bayring Communications, $20,300.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a change order to Bayring Communications for
$20,300.00 over a three year period increasing the total award to $176,300.00 as recommended
by the IT Manager and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
•
Change Order: Direct Supply Eqnipment, $15.02
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a change order to Direct Supply Equipment for $15.02
increasing the total award to $7,477.02 as recommended by the Long Term Care Services
Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, April 25, 2006 - Page 3 of4

Registry of Deeds - Cathy Stacey, Registrar
•
Bid Waiver: Donnegan Systems, $5,096.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Donnegan Systems for $5,096.00 from
May 9, 2006 to May 8, 2007 as recommended by the Registrar. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Bid Waiver: Motorola, $21,511.20
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Motorola for $21,511.20 as
recommended by the High Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Bid Waiver: IMC, $20,500.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Information Management Company for
$20,500.00 as recommended by the High Sheriff.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-pUblic session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss personnel working undercover were
Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, James Szeliga, and Chris
Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss an employee reimbursement request were
Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Kathy Nikitas, and Chris
Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present
for
NHRSA
91A:3II
(a)
to
discuss
department personnel
issues were
Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Diane Gill,
and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (al to discuss Long Term Care Services Director applicants
were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, and
Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:52 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~. t:..L.. 0- Z ('<fL,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, April 25, 2006 - Page 4 of4

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ay 2, 2006 - 11 :00 a.ill.'
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at II :00 a.m.
H.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview an applicant for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray
Bower, Martha Roy, Jean Davis, and Chris Maxwell.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray
Bower, Martha Roy, Philip Jean, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to
go
out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
HI.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at I :25 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~~(./..c;::z Z L,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
!May 8, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
1.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Publie Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview an applicant for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Jonathan McCosh, and
Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-pUblic
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to
go
out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at I :55 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: "2:?:~.... t:-C... ~,:G.G
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
[May 9, 2006 -1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and IT
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Judie Milner, Accounting Manager
Louise Turner, Corrections Business Manager
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
James Szeliga, Sheriff's Office
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Frank Stoughton, IT/Telecommunications Manager
1.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
n.
Reports:
RFP Openings
•
Hobart Equipment, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Kittredge Equipment Company, Northeast
Food Service, Perkins, and Direct Supply.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Kitchen Hood Ansul System, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from REM-C Fire Protection Systems and
Interstate Fire Protection.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Well and Pump Equipment, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Barrie Miller's Well and Pump Service
and Layne Christensen Company.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director ofFacilities, Planning, and Information
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Corrections Camera System, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Concentric Security Resources and
Catamount Electric and Alarm.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, May 9, 2006 - Page 1 of 4

Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Police Cruiser Equipment, Sheriff
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Ossipee Mountain Electronics, Adamson
Industries Corporation, and 2-Way Communication Service.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Sheriffto review, evaluate the proposals, and
return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
•
Gasoline System, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Smith and LaMountain Service
Corporation for $21 ,598 as recommended by the Director ofFacilities, Planning, and
Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Roof Replacement and Repairs, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to reject all proposals received and resend the invitation for
proposals as recommended by the Director ofFacilities, Planning, and Information Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Replacement Flooring, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Kingdom Contract Flooring for $22,880
as recommended by the Director ofFacilities, Planning, and Information Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Automatic Doors, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Northeast Door Corporation for $4,858
as recommended by the Director ofFacilities, Planning, and Information Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Firearms, Sheriff
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Riley's Sport Shop for $11,614 as
recommended by the High Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Computer Equipment, Sheriff
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to NEServices for $13,200 as recommended
by the High Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Speech Therapy Services, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Dr. Frederick Lewis from June 1, 2006 to
May 31, 2008 at an hourly rate of$60.00 as recommended by the Long Term Care Services
Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Pay and Classification Consultation Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to HR Partners pending contract approval
from April 30, 2006 to April 30, 2007 at an hourly rate of$1 00 and authorize the Chair to sign
all necessary documents as recommended by the Human Resources Director. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion. Commissioner Pratt requested this be discussed further.
Commissioner Pratt inquired about the recommendation with HR Partners. Martha Roy
explained that the lowest bidder withdrew the offer and expressed timing concerns.
Commissioner Pratt noted that there is plenty oftime to re-bid the services and again highlighted
concerns with the current services. Commissioner Barrows said this should have been sent out
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, May 9, 2006 - Page 2 of4

earlier and that time is a concern. Commissioner Stritch noted that a few extra weeks would not
be a problem.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to reject all proposals received and resend the invitation for
proposals. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: April 25, 2006 and May 2, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes ofthe April 25, 2006 and May 2, 2006
Board ofCommissioners meetings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
County Attorney - Jim Reams
•
Surplus Equipment Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to declare equipment outlined in the County Attorney's
memorandum dated May 1, 2006 surplus and offer the equipment to county employees and the
local school system with the remainder to be disposed of accordingly. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Approval of Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement valid
through September 30,2008 and the Federal Annual Certification Report for fiscal year ending
2005 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the County
Attorney. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension - Lynn Garland
•
Surplus Equipment Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to declare two Gateway E4200 computers and one Epson FX86E
printer surplus and to dispose of accordingly as recommended by Lynn Garland. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (b & c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (b) to discuss compensation for a nursing home candidate
were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos,
Ray Bower, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: residency waiver
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (c) to discuss a residency waiver to the nursing home were
Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, Ray
Bower, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Personnel Policy and Procedure Exception, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to grant an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure Chapter
6-3 for a candidate for employment to the nursing home as recommended by the Long Term
Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, May 9, 2006 - Page 3 of4

•
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver for an applicant to the nursing
home as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
Old Business
•
Southern New Hampshire Services Elderly Housing Proposal
Philip Grandmaison of Southem New Hampshire Services explained the application process for
grant funding and presented a draft letter for the Board of Commissioners to sign confirming
Rockingham County's intentions. The Commissioners agreed that this letter should be sent for
legal review. Commissioner Pratt explained that the Executive Committee requested a
presentation on the proposal at its July meeting and highlighted the approval process. The
Commissioners asked that this matter be discussed again next Tuesday for final consideration.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:38 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Conuuissioners Office
Received by: "2!:?:d~... "'b~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofConuuissioners Meeting, May 9, 2006 - Page 4 of4

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
!May 16, 2006 - 9:30 a.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair (via telephone)
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Nick Manolis and Gary Stenhouse, Primex
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 9lA:3
II (a, b, d & e). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for New Hampshire RSA 9lA:3 II (b) regarding applicants for Long Term Care
Services Director position were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner
Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Nick Manolis, Gary Stenhouse, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (a) regarding an employee disciplinary matter
were Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: legal
Those present for New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (e) regarding legal opinion on employee
benefits were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Theresa
Young, Judie Milner, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: lease
Those present for New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (d) regarding the elderly housing property lease
were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 11: 18 a.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:"2?'~... ~. d:Z'Z't:'.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
May 23, 2006 - 12:30 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and Information Technology
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Judie Milner, Accounting Manager
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Skip Christenbury, Sheriff's Office
Sandy Buck, Treasurer
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
II.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a, b, c, and d). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (b) to discuss applicants for Long Term Care Services
Director position were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch,
Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: lease
Those present for New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (d) regarding the elderly housing property lease
were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss an exception request for a sheriff's office
employee were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha
Roy, Mark Pierce, Judie Milner, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss an employee disciplinary issue were
Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Al Wright,
and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: residency waivers
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (c) to discuss residency waivers to the nursing home and
assisted living were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Susan
Denopoulos, Ray Bower, and Chris Maxwell.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, May 23, 2006 - Page I of4

•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (a) to discuss employee pay were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Susan Denopoulos, Ray Bower, Judie
Milner, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (a) to discuss an exception request for a finance office
employee were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha
Roy, Judie Milner, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
New Business
•
Exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure, Sheriff
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception to Personnel Policies and Procedures
Chapters 2-44,8-2, and 8-4, allowing a temporary employee of the Sheriff's Office to receive
benefits, holidays and earned time at the current full time rate of accrual. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Residency Waivers, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve three residency waivers for applicants to the nursing
home and assisted living facility as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant
Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure, Finance
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception to Personnel Policies and Procedures
Chapter 5-3 and 6-4 effective May 15,2006 on a temporary basis for a finance office employee
as recommended by the Finance Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion. Motion
passed with Commissioner Barrows abstaining from the vote.
IV.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Barrows read a Proclamation issued by Governor Lynch in recognition ofNursing
Home Week.
•
Approval of Minutes: May 8, 2006, May 9, 2006, & May 16,2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes ofthe May 8, 2006, May 9, 2006, and May
16, 2006 Board ofCommissioners meetings as submitted. Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
•
Follow up on Finance and Human Resources computer file sharing
Martha Roy noted that the computer drive was mapped and need to finalize the internal process.
•
Wellness Program
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to approve posting of an exercise instructor position at a rate of
$50.00 per hour for 1 to 2 ten week courses as needed by the Connty to be appointed by the
Board of Commissioners as recommended by the Human Resources Director. Commissioner
Stritch seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve payroll deductions for attendance at Synergy,
Globalfit, and Planet Fitness gyms. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioner Barrows left the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, May 23, 2006 - Page 2 of 4

Corrections - AI Wright, Superintendent
AI Wright notified the Board ofCommissioners that Belknap County is in need ofassistance to
house male inmates temporarily for bike week. Commissioner Pratt said that once a request
letter is received that the Board could vote on the matter.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
Write-off Approvals
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a human services receivable write off totaling $150.00
from fiscal year 2005 as recommended by the Finance Director and Human Services Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an IT receivable write offtotaling $15.42 from fiscal
year 2005 as recommended by the Finance Director and Director of Facilities, Planning, and
Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
2005 Medicare Cost Report
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the chair sign the 2005 Medicare Cost Report
prepared by Robbin Grill CPA. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
•
Lucent Connects, Global Days of Caring Grant, $1,000.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the submission of a grant to the Lucent Technologies
Foundation for the Global Day of Caring Volunteer Program in the amount of$I,OOO.OO and
authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the Long Term Care
Services Assistant Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Openings
•
Financial Advisory Services, Finance Office
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from First Southwest Company, Citizens
Financial Group, and Moors and Cabot Inc.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Finance Director to review, evaluate the
proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
•
Roof Repairs, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Weather Shield Inc, Lancaster Enterprises
Inc, Imperial Company, and AW Therrian Roofing.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
•
Hobart Cutter Mixer, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the Hobart proposal to Perkins Paper Incorporated for
$9,550.00 as recommended by the Long Term Care Services Assistant Director. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Personal Computers and Printers, IT/Telecommunications
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the computer and printer proposal to NEServices for
$28,875.00 through the Master Lease Program and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary
documents as recommended by the IT Manager. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, May 23, 2006 - Page 3 of4

•
Police Cruiser Equipment, Sheriff
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the police cruiser equipment proposal to Adamson
Industries for $14,280.66 as recommended by the High Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Well and Pump Equipment, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the well and pump equipment proposal to Layne
Christensen Company for an amount not to exceed $11,390 as recommended by the Director of
Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
•
Corrections Camera System, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the camera system upgrade proposal to Catamount
Electric and Alarm for $25,344.68 as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and
Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:18 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... ~.;;:z '4L,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, May 23, 2006 - Page 4 of 4

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
!May 31, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m.
II.
New Business
a.
Union Grievance Hearing
The Board of Commissioners received notice that the union grievance hearing needs to be
rescheduled at the request of the union.
b. Elderly Housing Proposal
The Board of Commissioners agreed that more work is needed and this will not be submitted at
this year.
c.
Use of Earned Time
Commissioner Barrows stated that this situation is a rare case and the Governor can declare a
state of emergency by state law.
The Board of Commissioners concurred that this proposal
includes all departments.
Theresa Young explained that department heads need to input the
employee information into the system. Commissioner Barrows requested that manual checks be
issued on Thursday.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 7-5.
The Board has determined that no non-union benefit eligible employee shall be
denied pay who was absent from duty because of the disaster from May 14, 2006 to May 18,
2006.
Those employees may request of their director to use earned time/holiday balances if
available. This decision relates to this disaster only and has no bearing on any future disasters.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
d. RFP Opening: Pay and Classification Consultant
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Stone Consulting Inc. and Human
Resource Partners.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Human Resources Director and Finance Director
to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a and c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, May 31, 2006 - Page 1 of 2

a.
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (a) to discuss an exception request for a finance office
employee were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha
Roy, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
b. Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (a) to discuss Long Term Care Services administration were
Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, and Chris
Maxwell.
c.
Non Public Session re: resident
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (c) to discuss resident care were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 11 :58 a.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: "'2!?:~.co ~ ~..:U
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, May 31, 2006 - Page 2 of 2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
June 8, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
in non-public
Seconded by
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
John Blomeke, Corrections Assistant Superintendent
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Brian Mitchell, SEA Representative
Patrick Valencia, Corrections Officer
Arthur Buckholz, Union Steward
Thomas Flygare, Negotiator
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
H.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a).
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present to discuss
Long Term Care Services administration were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
HI.
New Business
a.
Commissioners Non-Meeting
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-meeting for consultation with legal counsel under
Ncw Hampshire RSA 9lA:2 I (c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Thomas
Flygare, and Chris Maxwell. Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-meeting. Seconded
by Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
b. Union Grievance Hearing - Department of Corrections
Commissioner Barrows asked the Union Steward if this hearing would be conducted in public
session or non-public session.
It was agreed that this hearing would be a public session.
Steward Buckholz outlined his concerns in the grievance submitted. Officer Valencia affirmed
the grievance issue and felt he is being singled out.
Superintendent Wright presented his facts
and highlighted the history.
Officer Valencia and Superintendent Wright presented closing
comments. The Board of Commissioners had no questions.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, June 8, 2006 - Page 1 of2

c.
Commissioners Non-Meeting
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-meeting for consultation with legal counsel under
New Hampshire RSA 91A:2 I (c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Thomas
Flygare, and Chris Maxwell. Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-meeting. Seconded
by Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
d. Bid Waiver: Certrex, $9,547.17 - Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award a bid waiver to Certrex LLC for $9,547.17 as
recommended
by
the
Director
of Facilities,
Planning,
and
Infonnation
Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 11 :54 a.m.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~. ~.£,.~. '~
C. Donald Stntch, Clerk, RockingJiam County CoJ':'mlsslOner
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, June 8, 2006 - Page 2 of2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
IJune 14,2006 - 11:00 a,m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, Strafford County Administrator
Susan Denopoulos, Long Tenn Care Services Assistant Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at II: 15 a.m.
H.
Commissioners Non Pnblic Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II Ca) to discuss Long Tenn Care Services administration.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3 II Ca) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner
Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower and Chris Maxwell.
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3 II Ca) were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner
Pratt, Commissioner Striteh, Ray Bower, Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Striteh moved to go out of non-public session.
Seeonded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
HI.
Adjournment
Commissioner Striteh moved to adjourn at 12:09 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seeonded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant ~ Commissioners Office
Received by:~~. ~ c:Q.:ZL
C. Donald Striteh, Clerk, Roekingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, June 14, 2006 ~ Page 1 of 1

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
IJune 20, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Louise Turner, Corrections Business Manager
Mark Peirce, Lieutenant Sheriff
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Long Term Care Services Interim Director
Kathy Nikitas, Finance Office
Cathy Stacey, Registrar ofDeeds
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:05 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Manreen Barrows, Chair
•
Announcement of Long Term Care Services Iuterim Director
Commissioner Barrows announced that Ray Bower will serve as Long Term Care Services
Interim Director until the position is filled.
•
Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2006, June 8, 2006 and June 14, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes ofthe June 6,8, and 14,2006 Board of
Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Correetions - AI Wright, Superintendent
•
Strafford County Female Inmates Contract
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to extend the current contract with Strafford County to house
female prisoners from September I, 2006 to September 1,2007 at a daily rate of$55.00 and
authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the Corrections
Superintendent. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Openings
•
Computer Equipment, Registry of Deeds
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal received from Connor and Connor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Registrar to review, evaluate the proposal, and
return with a recommendation. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Map and Plan Plotter, Registry of Deeds
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal received from Connor and Connor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, June 20, 2006 - Page I of3

Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Registrar to review, evaluate the proposal, and
return with a recommendation. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Hot Water Tank and Supplies, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Standard ofNew England, Granite Group,
and FW Webb Company.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Paper Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Portsmouth Paper Company, Central
Paper Products, and Interboro Packaging Company.
Moved: Cormnissioner Stritch to authorize the Assistant Director to review, evaluate the
proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
•
Elevator Upgrade and Repairs, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the elevator proposal to Stanley Elevator Company for
$21,500.00 as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
HVAC System Cleaning, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the HVAC system cleaning to Northeast Ventilation
Services for $22,500.00 as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Pay and Classification Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the pay and classification consultant proposal to HR
Partners for one year in the amount of $4,500 as recommended by the Human Resources and
Finance Directors. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a, b, c, and d). Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: residency waivers
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (c) to discuss a residency waiver to the assisted living facility
were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, Ray Bower, and Chris
Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss an exception request for a sheriffs office
employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, Mark Peirce, Martha Roy, and
Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss an exception request for a human resources
office employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, and Chris
Maxwell.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, June 20, 2006 - Page 2 of 3

in non-public
Seconded by
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session,
Commissioner Stritch moved to
go out of non-public session.
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver as recommended by the Long Tenn
Care Services Interim Director. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Sheriff
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedure 6-7 for a sheriffs office employee as recommended by the High Sheriff.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Human Resources
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a payout ofholiday time due to an emergency situation
for a human resources employee from the Compensated Absences Fund as recommended by the
Human Resources Director. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:46 p.m.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... ("",.L. c;:::z 7:""k
c. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, June 20, 2006 - Page 3 of3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
fJune 27,2006 - 10:00 a.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
James Szeliga, Sheriff's Office
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
II.
New Business
•
Sheriff's Office Exception Request
James Szeliga presented a proposal from the High Sheriff requesting that eligible active
Manchester Airport Deputies be paid the 2% bonus and longevity payments in their next
paychecks.
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to allow an exception to the 2006 2% bonus. This will grant active
airport employees with anniversary dates after July 1, 2006 their one time 2% compensation
payout with their final payroll, July 13, 2006. Further, to allow an exception to Personnel Policy
and Procedure 6-11 and grant all eligible active airport employees their 2006 longevity payment
in their July 13,2006 payroll. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
2005 Proshare Payment to the State of New Hampshire
The Commissioners discussed that Hillsborough County has withheld payment of the 2005
retroactive correction Proshare Payment to the State of New Hampshire.
Theresa Young
explained the amount due and the history of the payments. Commissioner Barrows suggested
that this issue be held until the next Executive Committee meeting. The Commissioners agreed
to discuss this again at the next meeting.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 10:40 a.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ .. 4tA ~.:u.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, June 27,2006 - Page 1 of 1

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
uly 5, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and Information Technology
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
II.
New Business
•
RFP Award: Laundry Hot Water Tank, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the laundry hot water tank proposal to FW Webb
Company for an amount not to exceed $26,000 as recommended by the Director of Facilities,
Planning, and Information Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
Sheriff's Office Exception Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 8-2, Section H-1 for five airport deputies hired after January 1, 2005 as recommended
by the High Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 10:15 a.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by. B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~_.G..L. ~,;~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, July 5, 2006 - Page 1 of 1

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
[uly 11, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Cathy Stacey, Register ofDeeds
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Mark Perice, Lieutenant Sheriff
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Ray Bower, Long Term Care Services Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: June 20, 2006, June 27, 2006 and July 5, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the June 20, June 27, and July 5, 2006
Board of Commissioners meetings.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Engineering and Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, & IT
•
Change Order: Layne Christensen Company, $2.875.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a change order to Layne Christensen Company for an
additional $2,875.00 bringing the total project to $14,265.00 as recommended by the Director of
Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Ray Bower, Interim Director
•
Orange Juice RFP Award Extension
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to extend the orange juice award from May 31, 2006 to July 31,
2006 as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
•
Adult Medical Day Care Program Private Rate Increase
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to increase the Adult Medical Day Care Program private rate to
$51.00 per day effective July 1, 2006 as recommended by the Interim Director. Commissioner
Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, July II, 2006 - Page 1 of3

Moved: Commissioner Stritch to instruct the auditor to provide the 2005 financial statements
forthwith. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
Lt. Peirce noted that all operations at the Manchester Airport have ceased and all employees
except two have found positions elsewhere.
Commissioner Pratt arrived at I :38 p.m.
RFPAwards
•
Computer Equipment, Registry of Deeds
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the computer equipment proposal to Connor and Connor
for $5,303.00 along with all data conversion rates as outlined and recommended by the Register
ofDeeds. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Map and Plan Plotter, Registry of Deeds
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the map and plan plotter proposal to Connor and Connor
for $25,425.00 as recommended by the Register of Deeds.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
•
Paper Prodncts, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the paper products proposal in Long Term Care Services
to Portsmouth Paper Company, Central Paper Company, and Interboro Packaging from July I,
2006 to September 30, 2006 as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Paper Products, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the paper products proposal to Central Paper Company
and Interboro Packaging from July 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006 as recommended by the
Corrections Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a, b,c, and d). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss an employee complaint regarding smoking in
the workplace were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Jude
Gates, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss an exception request for a sheriffs office
employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Mark
Peirce, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss an exception request for a adult medical day
care staff candidate employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner
Stritch, Ray Bower, Susan Denopoulos, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: residency waiver
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (c) to discuss a residency waiver to the facility were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, Ray
Bower, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, July 11,2006 - Page 2 of 3

in non-public
Seconded by
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session,
Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-pUblic session.
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Sheriff's Office
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter
6-10
for
a
sheriffs
office employee
as recommended by the High
Sheriff.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 6-3 for an applicant to the Adult Medical Day Care office as recommended by the
Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver for an applicant to the facility as
recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:15 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~4 ·~.~.ztG
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, July 11, 2006 - Page 3 of3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
~uly 11, 2006 - 12:00 p.m.\
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, Long Term Care Services Interim Director
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Thomas Flygare, Labor Relations Consultant
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m.
II.
Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a) to discuss Long Term Care Services administration. Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor. Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Stritch,
and Ray Bower. There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in
non-public session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session. Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Non Meeting
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-meeting for consultation with legal counsel under
New Hampshire RSA 91A:2 I (c).
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in
favor. Those present were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, Thomas Flygare, Al
Wright, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-
meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
The Commissioners agreed to Tom Flygare's proposal.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 12:58 p.m.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... "'-C ~Z.("
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
IJuly 18,2006 - 12:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, Long Term Care Services Interim Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Thomas Flygare, Labor Relations Consultant
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.
II.
Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a) to discuss Long Term Care Services administration.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, and Theresa Young. There being no further business to come
before the Board of Commissioners in non-public session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go
out ofnon-public session. Seconded by Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Non Meeting
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-meeting for consultation with legal counsel under
New Hampshire RSA 91A:2 I (c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Thomas
Flygare, Al Wright, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell. Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of
non-meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~""~ ~.;U
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham CountyCommissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
IJuly 18, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Ray Bower, Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
rank Stoughton, IT Manager
ude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and IT
heresa Young, Finance Director
ynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Sandy Buck, Treasurer
obbin Grill, Auditor
udie Milner, Accounting Manager
1.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I: IS p.m.
n.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes, July 11, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2006 Board of
Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Engineering and Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, & IT
•
Bid Waiver: Superior Fire Protection, $13,700
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to Superior Fire Protection for $13,700
as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning,
and Information Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Bid Waiver: Accolade Electric, $15,600
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to Accolade Electric for $15,600 as
recommended
by
the
Director
of
Facilities,
Planning,
and
Information
Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Award: Clinical Financial Software, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the clinical financial software proposal to Point Click
Software for an amount not to exceed $49,000 as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Openings
•
Chaplain, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Rev. Slawnwhite, Rev. Williams, Rev.
Moynihan, and Rev. Knowland.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Hair Salon Equipment, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal received from CB Sullivan.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposal,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, July 18, 2006 - Page I of2

in non-public
Seconded by
•
Orange Juice, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal received from HP Hood LLC who was unable to submit
a proposal.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to resend requests for proposals.
Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a and c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to di§cuss an-exc(.Option request for a nursing home staff
candidate employee were Commissioner/Barrows, Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner Stritch,
Ray Bower, Susan Denopoulos, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: residency waiver
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (c) to discuss a residency waiver to the facility were
Commissioner BmTows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Susan Denopoulos, Ray
Bower, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to
go out of non-public session.
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
New Business
•
Exception Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedure Chapter 6-3 for a candidate to the nursing home as recommended by the Interim
Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver to the facility as recommended by
the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Auditor Exit Interview
Present: Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Robbin Grill, Ray
Bower, Theresa Young, Judie Milner, Al Wright, and Jude Gates.
Robbin Grill presented her 2005 Management Comments to the Board of Commissioners. The
Commissioners reviewed each item with the auditor and staff.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:39 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ••~;;;;Z ·ZL.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Bom'd ofCommissioners Meeting, July 18, 2006 - Page 2 of2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
1.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
II.
New Business
•
RFP Opening: Orange Juice, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Garelick Farms and US Food Service for
orange juice products.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 9:17 a.m.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... 4<::. c::&:Z"G~'
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, July 21, 2006 - Page 1 ofl

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, Long Term Care Services Interim Director
1.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.
II.
Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a) to discuss Long Term Care Services administration.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, and Ray Bower.
There being no further business to come before the
Board of Commissioners in non-public session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-
public session. Seconded by Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Offiee
Received by:~~"* ~ ~.:z:.t:..
c. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Joe Akerley, Captain - Sheriff's Office
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Susan Denopoulos, Assistant Director
Ray Bower, Interim Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Recycling Discussion
Commissioner Barrows asked for clarification on the county recycling plan. Ray Bower explained
that our vendor, Waste Management, recycles cardboard and paper but does not accept cans or
bottles. Commissioner Barrows asked for a report from all departments and then to publish the
results in the next Human Resources newsletter.
•
Approval of Minutes, July 18, 2006 and July 21,2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2006 and July 21, 2006
Board of Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Engineering and Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, and IT
Jude Gates indicated that the trash compactor at Corrections has failed and cannot be fixed. She
provided an alternative for replacement by leasing the equipment and the Commissioners
concurred.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
Smoking Policies
Martha Roy provided the Commissioners the current policies on smoking in all county facilities.
Ray Bower indicated that Long Tenn Care is reviewing the current policies and locations for
smoking.
•
Fitness Instructors
Martha Roy and Theresa Young presented information on two applicants for the Fitness Instructor
position. Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the two applicants as Fitness Instructors
effective August 1, 2006 at $50.00 per class based on proper class sizes. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
ITlTelecommunications - Frank Stoughton, Manager
•
Change Order: Carousel Industries, $14,072.50
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a change order to Carousel Industries for an additional
$14,072.50 with a total award not to exceed $294,072.50 as recommended by the IT Manager.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, August 1, 2006 - Page I of 3

Long Term Care Services - Ray Bower, Interim Director
•
Point Click Care Authorization
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents relative to
the Point Click Care software award at the July 18, 2006 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Bid Waiver: Ford Motor Credit, $123,964
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Ford Motor Credit or Bane ofAmerica
pending financial review for $123,964 to purchase six cruisers as recommended by the High
Sheriff Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Approval of Lease to Ford Motor Credit Company
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a lease to own with Ford Motor Credit or Bane of
America pending financial review for three years totaling $123,964 and authorize the Chair to sign
all necessary documents as recommended by the High Sheriff Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Captain Joe Akerley apologized on behalfofthe Sheriffs Office regarding the confusion of
longevity payments. The Captain requested that someone meet with him and other staff to explain
and understand the longevity issue.
RFP Awards
•
Chaplain, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the proposal from Reverend Ginny Slawnwhite for
chaplain services from September I, 2006 to September I, 2008 at an hourly rate of$13.72 for up
to 17 hours per week as recommended by the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
•
Hair Salon Equipment, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the proposal from CB Sullivan Company for hair salon
equipment for an amount not to exceed $7,228.50 as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Orange Juice, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the proposal from Garelick Farms for orange juice from
August I, 2006 to March I, 2007 as recommended by the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a, b, and e). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (b) to discuss an exception request for a nursing home staff
candidate employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner Stritch,
Ray Bower, Susan Denopoulos, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (b) to discuss Long Term Care Services Director applicants
were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha
Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, August 1, 2006 - Page 2 of 3

•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (al to discuss personnel compensation were Commissioner
Barrows, Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner Stritch, Theresa Young, Al Wright, Martha Roy, and
Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: legal
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (el to discuss a legal case pertaining to corrections were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner Stritch, Theresa Young, Al Wright,
Martha Roy, and Cluis Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (al to discuss an exception to personnel policies and
procedures for a corrections employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt.
Commissioner Stritch, AI Wright, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (al to discuss an exception to personnel policies and
procedures for a register of deeds employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt.
Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non Public Session re: legal
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (el to discuss legal union information were Commissioner
Barrows, Commissioner Pratt. Commissioner Stritch, Al Wright, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
There bcing no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session,
Commissioner Stritch moved to
go
out of non-public
session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
New Business
•
Exception Request, Registry of Deeds
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 10-2C for a Register ofDeeds employee as recommended by the Registrar.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 6-3 for a candidate to the nursing home as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter IO-2A for a Corrections employee as recommended by the Superintendent.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:54 p.m.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Clu'istopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... GL. ~.:7L
c. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, August I, 2006 - Page 3 of 3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ugust 15, 2006 - 12:00
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Sandy Bnck, Treasurer
Roy Morrisette, HR Assistant Director
Kathy Nikitas, Finance Office
Pat Haradan, Longfellow Benefits
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.
II.
New Business
•
Health Insurance Quarterly Review
Pat Haradan presented the first and second qnarter health insurance review highlighting the
operations and next year preparation. He presented information on financial statistics, medical
case management program, and phannacy programs.
The Commissioners discussed ideas for
next year planning.
•
Tax Anticipation Note Borrowing
Moved: Commissioner Stritch that in order to provide funds which will be needed during the
current fiscal year to meet demands upon the county treasurer, the County Treasurer is ordered to
borrow $15,000,000 under RSA 29:8 in anticipation of revenues to be collected for this fiscal
year; and that the sale of a $15,000,000 4.00% Tax Anticipation Note of the County dated
August 25, 2006, and payable December 29,2006, to Commerce Capital Markets Inc. at par and
accrued interest plus a premium of $19,800 is hereby approved. Further that the consent to the
financial advisor bidding for the note, as executed prior to the bidding for the note, is hereby
confinned. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Long Term Care Services Administration
Ray Bower noted the aggressive marketing techniques of the Adult Medical Day Care Center
and the results are beginning to show.
He explained resident documentation changes to the
Assisted Living Facility to provide more infonnation for the files. Commissioner Pratt inquired
about the cost for the facility along with staffing costs. He gave an update to heat levels in the
laundry room.
Commissioner Pratt noted that Concentra offers heat stress programs that may
assist in the planning. The Commissioners and Ray Bower discussed the draft Weekender Policy
for nursing supervisors.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:05 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~.Ab7 ... Go, ~.·Zt(.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Assistant Director
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Roy Morrisette, HR Assistant Director
I.
Call to Order
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
John Blomeke, Corrections Asst. Superintendent
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Theresa Young & Kathy Nikitas, Finance Office
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I: 15 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes, August 1, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2006 Board of
Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Corrections - AI Wright, Superintendent
•
Approval of APPRISS Service Agreement
The Commissioners asked for further information and will be discussed at the next meeting.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
Mandatory FMLA Training
Roy Morrisette presented information about mandatory training regarding Family Medical Leave
Act held at the county on August 31, 2006 with a guest speaker.
•
Bid Waiver: Resource Management Consultants, Wellness Program
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to Resource Management Consultants
for an amount not to exceed $10,000 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as
recommended by the Human Resources Assistant Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
•
Bid Waiver: Concentra Health Services, Wellness Program
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to Concentra Health Services for an
amount not to exceed $4,000 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as
recommended by the Human Resources Assistant Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Ray Bower, Interim Director
•
Dental Contract Extension
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to extend the current dental contract that expired July 31, 2006 to
November 1, 2006 as recommended by the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, Augnst 15, 2006 - Page 1of2

RFP Openings
•
Linen Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Star Silk and Woolen Company and
Phoenix Textile Corporation.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Janitorial Prodncts, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Clean-O-Rama, Swish Maintenance
Limited, and Central Paper Company.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
New Business
•
Draft Weekender Policy
The Commissioners asked Ray Bower and Theresa Young to present information regarding the
status of the draft policy.
Ray Bower explained the need of the policy.
Theresa Young
highlighted concerns with hourly language when the position is listed as exempt. Commissioner
Barrows asked that Ray Bower, Susan Denopoulos, Kathy Upson, Theresa Young, Kathy
Nikitas, and Julie Hoyt work on the draft policy to be votcd on at the next meeting.
IV.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a finance office employee were Commissioner
Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch,
Ray Bower, Theresa Young, Roy
Morrisette, Kathy Nikitas, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a finance office employee were Commissioner
Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:40 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~. G.{# c;:; >: 'ZL.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, August 15,2006 - Page 2 of2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
\August 17,2006 - 2:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk (via telephone)
Theresa Young, Finance Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
II.
New Business
•
Sheriff's Office: Approval of Grant Submission, New Hampshire Department of
Justice, Project Safe Neighborhood for $6,000
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the submission of a grant to the New Hampshire
Department of Justice for the Project Safe Neighborhood Program in the amount of $6,000 and
authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the High Sheriff.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows moved to adjourn at 2:15 p.m.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~A~ .... ,,-<::.. p.:Z"".t"..
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rocking: County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ugust 23,2006 - 9:30 a.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
Mark Peirce, Lieutenant
Maliha Roy, Human Resources Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Meeting
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-meeting for consultation with legal counsel under
New Hampshire RSA 91A:2 I (c).
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in
favor. Those present were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch,
Thomas Flygare, Dan Linehan, Joe Akerley, Martha Roy, Mark Pierce, Theresa Young, and
Chris Maxwell.
Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-meeting.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 10:35 a.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~. GL. c&:Z,'Z".&::,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
~ugust 23, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Julie Hoyt, Human Resources Generalist
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Katherine Nikitas, Finance Office
Susan Denopoulos, LTC Assistant Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
II.
New Business
Nursing Supervisor Weekend Policy, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Nursing Supervisor Weekend Pay Policy as
submitted. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion.
Commissioner Pratt disagreed with the need for such a policy.
Motion passed with Commissioner Pratt voting opposed.
Exception Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedure Chapter 6-3 for a candidate to the Adult Medical Day Care Center subject to legal
review as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:15 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ .... 4<::. ~I'Z"'~'
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

[August 29,2006 - 12:30 p.m.1
BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.
n.
New Business
•
Long Term Care Services Administration
Ray Bower noted that Susan will be hosting a networking meeting, which has proved successful
in the past. Ray Bower highlighted the long term care subcommittee information requested and
Commissioner Pratt asked that the compiled information be submitted to the Commissioners
Office for review and distribution.
He welcomed the Commissioners to attend a welcoming
reception for the new Chaplain.
He noted that Susan is working to streamline the admissions
process to ensure full capacity.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... 4<::.~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Ham shire
u ust 29, 2006 - 1:00
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Assistant Director
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Joe Akerley, Chief Deputy Sheriff
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and IT Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Judie Milner & Kathy Nikitas, Finance Office
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:01 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes, August 15, 2006, August 17, 2006 & August 23, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the August 15,2006, August 17, 2006,
and August 23, 2006 Board of Commissioners meetings as submitted.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Corrections - Al Wright, Superintendent
•
Bid Waiver: APPRISS Contract
Superintendent Wright noted that there were no changes in the contract and price.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to APPRISS Incorporated for
$18,411.11 from January 1, 2007 to January 1, 2008 and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary
documents as recommended by the Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Engineering and Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning; & IT
•
Bid Waiver: Interstate Concrete Construction Co., $13,750
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to Interstate Concrete Construction
Company for $13,750.00 as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and
Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IT/Telecommunications - Frank Stoughton, Manager
•
Change Order: Bayring Communications
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a change order to Bayring Communications to add
internet service to the existing agreement for $500.00 per month from September 1, 2006 to
April 27, 2008 bringing the total contract not to exceed $65,100 annually and authOlize the Chair
to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the IT Manager.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Award: Linen Products, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to reject proposals received and resubmit as recommended by the
Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, August 29, 2006 - Page I of2

•
Janitorial Prodncts, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the janitorial products proposal to Swish Maintenance
and Clean-O-Rama as recommended by the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Snitch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a & c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (a) to discuss a nursing home employee were Commissioner
Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Susan Denopoulos, Judie
Milner, Kathy Nikitas, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: health insurance complaiut
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (c) to discuss a health insurance complaint were
Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower,
Susan
Denopoulos, Judie Milner, Kathy Nikitas, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: residency waivers
Those present for NHRSA 91A:31I (c) to discuss residency WaIvers to the facility were
Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower,
Susan
Denopoulos, Judie Milner, Kathy Nikitas, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session, Commissioner Snitch moved to go out of non-public session.
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
New Business
in non-public
Seconded by
•
Residency Waivers, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve residency waivers for two applicants to the facility as
recommended by the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
Personnel Exception, Long Term Care Services
Ray Bower noted his appreciation to the finance office staff for their teamwork and efforts for
completing the financial analysis.
Moved: Commissioner Snitch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedure Chapter 6-4 for a nursing home employee as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Snitch moved to adjourn at I:58 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ .... ~~
c. Donald Snitch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, August 29, 2006 - Page 2 of2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
ISeptember 12, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.1
Present:
Chris Maxwell, Commissioners Office
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and Information Technology
Ray Bower, Long Term Care Services Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, Long Term Care Services Assistant Director
I.
RFP Openings
•
Long Term Care Services: Glove Products
Chris Maxwell opened the following proposals for glove products in the facility: Hallsmith
Sysco Food Service, Gulf South Medical Supply, Corporate Express, Transmed USA, and
Central Paper Products Company.
Chris Maxwell referred the proposals to the Long Term Care Services Interim Director to
review, evaluate the proposals and return with a recommendation.
•
Engineering and Maintenance Services
•
Fire Sprinkler System Testing and Inspection
Chris Maxwell opened the following proposals for fire sprinkler system testing and inspection
throughout the complex: Superior Fire Protection Incorporated, Fire Suppression Equipment, and
Rem-C Fire Protection Systems Incorporated.
Chris Maxwell referred the proposals to the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals and return with a recommendation.
•
Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection
Chris Maxwell opened the following proposals for fire alarm system testing and inspection
throughout the complex: Paul Hackworth, Nortech Systems, and Honeywell.
Chris Maxwell referred the proposals to the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Infonnation
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals and return with a recommendation.
•
Grease Trap and Lift Station Service
Chris Maxwell opened a proposal from Stewarts Septic Tank Service for grease trap and lift
station service at the complex.
Chris Maxwell referred the proposals to the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals and return with a recommendation.
•
Elevator Preventative Maintenance Inspections
Chris Maxwell opened the following proposals for elevator preventative maintenance inspections
throughout the complex: Pine State Elevator Company, Otis Elevator Company, and Stanley
Elevator Company.
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Chris Maxwell referred the proposals to the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Infonnation
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals and return with a recommendation.
•
Fuel Coutracts
Chris Maxwell opened the following proposals for fuel contracts: Hanscom Truck Stop
Incorporated, Buxton Oil Company, Irving Oil Corporation, and Sprague Energy.
Chris Maxwell referred the proposals to the Director of Facilities, Planning, and lnfonnation
Technology to review, evaluate the proposals and return with a recommendation.
n.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at I: I0 p.m.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~.... W .. ·;;;;;;:Z 'ZL
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, September 12, 2006 - Page 2 of2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
!September 13, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.1
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Conunissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Conunissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, LTC lnterim Director
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, and IT
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Louise Turner, Corrections Office Manager
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Roy Morrisette, Human Resource Assistant Director
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
I.
Call to Ordel'
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.
n.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Manreen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: August 29, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the August 29, 2006 Board of
Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non County Specials Request: Community Caregivers of Greater Derry
Commissioner Pratt offered assistance to draft a letter to the organization for the next budget.
•
NHACo vs. NH Department of Health and Human Services Legal Update
Commissioner Pratt highlighted the court ordered mediation this week and awaiting results.
•
Donation to New Hampshire Association of Counties Conference
Commissioner Pratt requested that Rockingham County donate the use of American Express
points for American Express Gift Cards
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the use of American Express Gift Cards from the
American Express points balance for the New Hampshire Association of Counties armual
conference. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Corrections - AI Wright, Superintendent
•
Vehicle Surplus
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to declare a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria sedan (VIN ending in 365)
surplus and authorize the sale of the vehicle by the Sheriff as recommended by the Corrections
Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Vehicle Transfer
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to transfer a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria sedan, color green, (VIN
ending in 374) from the Sheriff's Office to the Department of Corrections as recommended by
the Corrections Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IT/Telecommunications - Frank Stoughton, Manager
•
Telephone Maintenance Contract Extension
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to extend the telephone maintenance contract with Carousel
Industries until October 30, 2006 with all terms and conditions to remain the same as
recommended by the IT Manager. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, September 13, 2006 - Page 1of3

•
Approval of Comcast Workplace Internet Service Agreement
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Comcast Workplace Internet Scrvice Agreement
for internet service for a one year term at $170.00 per month and authorize the Chair to sign all
necessary
documents
pending
Plimex
review
as
recommended
by
the
IT
Manager.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Ray Bower, Interim Director
Commissioner Pratt inquired about the difference of contract versions from the Point Click Care.
Ray Bower explained that only one version was signed and sent to the company. He assured the
Commissioner that all terms recommended by legal counsel were included in the contract signed
except dOWlltime restrictions.
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension - Lynn Garland
•
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding:
University of New Hampshire and Rockingham County Convention
and Commissioners
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the
University
System of New
Hampshire
and
the
Rockingham
County Convention
and
Commissioners as presented and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion.
Commissioner Pratt noted concern with the lack of voting by the Delegation before the Chairs'
signature regarding the Memorandum of Understanding.
Commissioner Pratt stated that the
language should be reviewed in the future regarding the addition of Rockingham County
Convention and other terms.
Motion passed all in favor.
The Commissioners agreed with Lynn Garland's proposal to include all county departments in
the December 13th orientation proposal to the Delegation.
III.
New Business
11:15 a.m. - Long Term Care Services Administration Discussion with Ray Bower
Ray Bower followed up on heat concerns regarding the laundry facilities including engineering
solutions and internal policy amendments. He noted that direct deposit of certain social security
checks will be researched to assist in audit compliance. To streamline the data input he noted
that nurses are directly typing data into the Point Click system. Ray highlighted changes to new
regulatory compliance in dental and the day care program.
He asked the Commissioners to
consider a nursing home room as a hospice room in memory of William Sturtevant.
The
Commissioners agreed to the proposal.
IV.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
I1 (a). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3I1 (a) to discuss a corrections employee exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Louise Turner, Martha Roy,
Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, September 13, 2006 - Page 2 of3

in non-public
Seconded by
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a deeds and finance employee exception
request were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy,
Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a nursing home employee exception request
were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha
Roy, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Finance Office
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedures 8-3 B and C for a finance office employee as recommended by the Finance Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Registry of Deeds
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedures
8-5
for a registry of deeds
employee as recommended by the Registrar.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedure 6-7 for a nursing home employee as recommended by the Long Term Care Services
Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioner Pratt expressed her concern that members ofthe Board were completing
personnel evaluations outside of Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Stritch expressed his
beliefthat personnel evaluations did not need to be performed at Board meetings. A lively
discussion ensued.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 12:19 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ A ?--L. ~'ZL--,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, September 13, 2006 - Page 3 of 3

I.
BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood New Ham shire
Se tember 19, 2006 -11:00 a.m.
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 11 :00 a.m.
n.
New Business
Eugineering and Maintenance Services Bid Waiver: Granite Group, $16,126.00
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to Granite Group for $16,126 to repair
the heating system in the nursing home as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning,
and Information Technology contingent on Commissioner Pratt's approval and signature.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Work Session - Discussion with Pay and Classification Consultant
Don Tyler, Pay and Classification Consultant, met with the Commissioners to discuss the draft
pay plan.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows moved to adjourn at 11 :45 a.m.
Commissioner Stritch seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~... "'-t:::. C;;Z..-z-.t:.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, September 19, 2006 - Page 1 of 1

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Ham shire
Se tember 26, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.
Present:
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
I.
RFP Openings
•
Nutritional Supplements and Tube Feed Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal from Ross Nutrition Company for nutritional
supplements and tube feed products in the facility.
Commissioner Stritch referred the proposal to the Long Term Care Services Interim Director to
review, evaluate, and return with a recommendation.
•
Oxygen and Respiratory Care Services, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal fi'om Merriam Graces Medical Supplies Company for
oxygen and respiratory care services in the facility.
Commissioner Stritch referred the proposal to tbe Long Term Care Services Interim Director to
review, evaluate, and return with a recommendation.
•
Linen Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened the following proposals for linen products in the facility: Harbor
Linen Company, Star Silk and Woolen Company, and Phoenix Textile Corporation.
Commissioner Stritch referred the proposals to the Long Term Care Services Interim Director to
review, evaluate the proposals and return with a recommendation.
•
Copier, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened the following proposals for a copier in the assisted living facility:
Ikon Corporation, United Business Machines, The Copier Connection, Konica Minolla Business
Solutions, and Seacoast Business Systems.
Commissioner Stritch refelTed the proposals to the Long Term Care Services Interim Director to
review, evaluate the proposals and return with a recommendation.
n.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at I:10 p.m.
Minutes typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~"'" e...t:.d~ ';Z-L
c. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, September 26, 2006 - Page 1of 1

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood New Ham shire
September 28, 2006 - 11 :30 a.m.
in non-public
Seconded by
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at II :33 a.m.
H.
New Business
•
Discussion of Long Term Care Services Administration
Ray Bower updated the Commissioners on the nursing home census and the third quarter budget
review.
He explained the progress of the legislative infonnation request and highlighted the
template that will be used.
Ray Bower discussed the rate setting petition and reiterated that it
was necessary to appeal in order to get the benefit, ifany, of a favorable decision.
•
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Pratt moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II
(a and b). Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present under NH RSA 91A:3 II (a) to discuss Long Tenn Care Services personnel were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, and Chris
Maxwell.
Those present under NH RSA 91A:3 II (b) to discuss Long Tenn Care Services Director
applicants were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha
Roy, Ray Bower, Gary Stenhouse, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to
go out of non-public session.
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
HI.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:01 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
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BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Assistant Director
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Plauning, and IT Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:01 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Engineering and Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, & IT
•
Bid Waiver: Palmer and Sicard, $7,800 emergency heating repairs
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to Palmer and Sicard Incorporated in the
amount of $7,800 for the emergency repair of a heating system in the facility as recommended
by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
RSVP Program
Donna Oddie from the RSVP Program highlighted the sponsorship change from the Portsmouth
Housing Authority to the Friends Program.
She is seeking Rockingham County's continued
support with the new program sponsor.
Theresa Young indicated that minimal changes were
needed for financial purposes.
Theresa Young noted the next Executive Committee meeting would be October 20th.
Theresa Young requested the Commissioners provide her with departmental budget parameters
for the 2007 budget. The Commissioners agreed to meet on this matter Wednesday, October 4,
2006 at II :00 a.m.
RFP Awards
Glove Products, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the glove products proposal to Transmed USA
Incorporated and Central Paper Products Company as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Engineering and Maintenance Services
1. Fire Sprinkler System Testing and Inspection
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the fire sprinkler system testing and inspection proposal
to Fire Suppression Equipment for an annual contract amount of $3,885 and a service rate of
$55.00 hourly as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, September 28, 2006 - Page I of 3

2. Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the fire alarm system testing and inspection proposal to
Nortech Systems for an annual contract amount of $10,500 and service rates of $80.00 and
$120.00 hourly as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
3. Grease Trap and Lift Station Service
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the grease trap and lift station pumping proposal to
Stewarts Grease Trappers for $550.00 per month for grease trap service and $375.00 per quarter
for lift station service and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as recommended by the
Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
4. Elevator Preventative Maintenance Inspections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the elevator preventative maintenance service and
repairs to Stanley Elevator Company for an annual contract of $865.00 per month and service
rates of $178.00, $315.00, and $358.00 hourly as recommended by the Director of Facilities,
Planning, and Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
5. Fuel Contracts
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the fuel contracts for one year to Hanscom's Truck Stop
for gasoline at rack cost plus $0.042 per gallon fixed, and Sprague Energy for #6 fuel oil at
$1.3306 per gallon fixed.
For two years, award the fuel contract to Buxton Oil for #2 oil at
$2.299 per gallon fixed, and Buxton Oil for diesel fuel at $2.439 per gallon fixed as
recommended
by
the
Director
of Facilities,
Planning,
and
Information
Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Old Business
Commissioner Pratt wanted to publicly thank everyone for all their efforts with the NHACo
annual conference.
IV.
Commissioners Non-Pnblic Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 9lA:3
II (a). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a corrections employee were Commissioner
Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Al Wright, Theresa Young, Martha Roy,
and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (a) to discuss a facilities complaint by an employee were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Jude Gates, and Chris
Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
Board ofConunissioners Meeting, September 28, 2006 - Page 2 of 3

V.
New Business
•
Regrade Budget Parameter Clarification
Moved: Commissioner Stritch that due to an error in processing regrade increases, a budget
parameter cannot be honored and all regrade increases will be paid out by moving the employee
to the next highest step on the previous grade and then to the next highest step on the new grade.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion. Motion passed with Commissioner Pratt opposed.
•
Bid Waiver: Certrex LLC, $45,564.19
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a bid waiver to Certrex LLC for $45,564.19 as
recommended
by
the
Director
of
Facilities,
Planning,
and
Information
Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
VI.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:44 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ .... t:..L. d:Z"ZL
c. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, September 28,2006 - Page 3 of 3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Ham shire
October 3, 2006
1:00 p.m.
Present:
Chis Maxwell, Commissioners Office
Beth House, Long Term Care Services Administration
I.
RFP Opening
•
Paper Products, Long Term Care Services
Chris Maxwell opened proposals from Interboro Packaging Corporation, Central Paper Products
Company, Eastern Bag and Paper, and Corporate Express for paper products in the facility.
Chris Maxwell referred the proposals to the Long Term Care Services Interim Director to
review, evaluate, and return with a recommendation.
II.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at I:07 p.m.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
ReceiVedbY:~( ~. t.£.. cQs'ZL,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, October 3, 2006 - Page 1of 1

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Ham shire
.October 4, 2006
11 :00 a.m.
in non-public
Seconded by
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Martha Roy and Roy Morrisette, Human Resources
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 11 :33 a.m.
II.
Old Business
•
New Hampshire Retirement System Service Credits
Theresa Young presented to the Commissioners a proposal for employees to use earned time
towards the service credit program.
The qualifications from the New Hampshire Retirement
System were discussed along with the remaining balance an employee must retain.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch that eligible non union employees be allowed to cash in their
earned time at 100% in order to purchase creditable service in the New Hampshire Retirement
System under New Hampshire RSA 100-A:4 VII. This is an exception to Personnel Policy and
Procedure 8-2J and further that employees must retain at least two weeks of earned time and can
cash up to five years of creditable service with their earned time if balances permit.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Southern New Hampshire Services Proposal
Commissioner Pratt was approached by Donna Lozeau of Southern New Hampshire Services
inquiring ifthe county remains interested in the proposal for elderly housing on county property.
Commissioner Pratt noted that during her discussion that it may be possible to encompass
assisted living in the elderly housing facility.
Commissioner Pratt and Commissioner Barrows
requested that a meeting be setup to discuss this further with Southern New Hampshire Services.
•
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Pratt moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II
(a). Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor. Those present under NH
RSA 91A:3 II (a) to discuss an employee complaint were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner
Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Theresa Young, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to
go out of non-public session.
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, October 4, 2006 - Page 1of 1

III.
Work Session - Discussion of Budget Parameters
Theresa Young presented the Commissioners with budget documents that were distributed last
year. The budget cover letter to directors was reviewed and modifications made to address
issues from last year. It was noted that backup documentation to justify budget lines was
required and that the budget worksheet provided by Finance must be used without exception.
The Commissioners concurred with various changes and requested that the operating budget be
reduced by 2% from all departments.
IV.
New Business
•
Nursing Home License Renewal
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the application for renewal ofthe nursing home license
and authorize the Chair to sign the application as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Commissioner Barrows called for a brief recess at 12:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at
12:55 p.m. Commissioner Stlitch was not present when the meeting reconvened. Those present
were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Legal Engagement Letter
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a participation agreement
in the appeal of the August 1, 2006 New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Rates as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows moved to adjourn at 1:00 p.m.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Clnistopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ A G.L. ~..:"U.
c. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
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Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities, Planning, & IT
Al Wright, Superintendent
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood New Ham shire
October 10, 2006 - 1:00
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Assistant Director
Judie Milner, Accounting Manager
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: September 12, 13, 19, 26, 28, October 3 and 4
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of September 12, 13, 19,26,28, October 3
and 4 Board of Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Engineering and Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, & IT
•
Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion, North Road Lift Station
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Chair to sign a Certificate of Substantial
Completion document and all further documents related to the North Road Lift Station project as
recommended
by
the
Director
of
Facilities,
Planning,
and
Information
Technology.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
Dell Computer Lease Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Clerk to sign a Dell Computer Lease for
computers in the finance office as recommended by the Finance Director. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Warrant Issue, County Attorney's Office
Judie Milner explained a concern that the County Attorney charged uniforms for non-employee
medical examiners and there are no appropriations for uniform allowance.
Commissioner
Barrows requested that the County Attorney come to the next meeting to discuss this further.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
Martha Roy referred a request from the County Attorney that a pamphlet regarding domestic
violence be included in the next paychecks for all employees.
Long Term Care Services - Ray Bower, Interim Director
Ray Bower wanted to thank the Commissioners and Jude Gates for the hard work in purchasing
new buses and they are working perfectly and a great addition to the facility.
He noted the
percentage increase in the Adult Medical Day Care census due to varying service days.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, October] 0, 2006 - Page] of3

Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Snrplns Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to declare equipment outlined in the Sheriffs memorandum dated
October 5, 2006 surplus and offer the equipment to county employees and the local school
system with the remainder to be disposed of accordingly with the exception of two computers
serial numbers ending in 452 and 451 as recommended by the High Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Openings
Dental Services, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Golden Tides Dental and Northeast
Mobile Dental.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Telephone System Maintenance, ITffelecommunications
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal from Carousel Industries.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the IT/Telecommunications Manager to review,
evaluate the proposal, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Professional Fitness Equipment, Corrections
Commissioner Stritch opened a proposal from Professional Fitness Concepts.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Superintendent to review, evaluate the'proposal,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
Long Term Care Services
a.
Nutritional Supplements and Tube Feeding Products
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the nutritional supplements and tube feeding products
proposal to Abbott Laboratories Incorporated for a term from October I, 2006 to October I,
2007 and authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Agreement as recommended by the Interim
Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
b. Linen Products
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the linen products proposals to Harbor Linen, Star Silk
Woolen, and Phoenix Textiles for a term from October 1, 2006 to April I, 2007 as recommended
by the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
c.
Oxygen and Respiratory Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the oxygen and respiratory care services proposal to
Merriam Graves Medical Products for a term from October 1, 2006 to October 1, 2007 as
recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
d. Copier
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the copier proposal in the assisted living facility to
United Business Machines for a 48 month lease at $273.00 per month with service contract
option B, $0.006 per copy black, and $0.04 per copy color for the term ofthe lease and authorize
the Chair to sign all necessary documents
as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, October 10, 2006 - Page 2 of 3

e.
Paper Products, Long Term Care Services and Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the paper products proposals to Corporate Express,
Central Paper, Eastern Bag and Paper, and Interboro Packaging for a term from October 10, 2006
to December 10, 2006 as recommended by the Interim Director and Corrections Superintendent.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a and e). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower.
Susan
Denopou10s, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: legal matter
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (e) to discuss a legal matter were Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Al Wright, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: legal matter
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (e) to discuss a legal matter were Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
At 2:00 p.m. Commissioner Stritch left the meeting.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss personnel were Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 6-3 for a candidate to the nursing home as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows moved to adjourn at 2:22 p.m.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
ReceivedbY~~'"~ ~':G~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
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BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
October 16,2006 - 10:00 a.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview an applicaot for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Michael Lehrmao, aod
Chris Maxwell.
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview ao applicaot for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Courtney Marshall, and
Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go
out of non-public session.·
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 12:15 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received bY~ -s2 Pi! 2 .... G<::· ~...'Z".t:'.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
October 24, 2006 - 11 :00 a.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I I:04 a.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview an applicant for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Michael Lehrman, and
Chris Maxwell. There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in
non-public session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session. Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
Commissioner Pratt left the meeting to attend a meeting in Concord.
III.
New Business
•
Long Term Care Services Administration
Ray Bower indicated that department heads have submitted draft budget requests to Susan
Denopoulos. He noted that he and Susan Denopoulos will review the requests and have a final
budget to the Commissioners by the deadline. He highlighted the Halloween Party festivities on
October 31st. He noted that Susan Denopoulos and. Nancy Lang are submitting a proposal for a
Quality of Life Award for the facility. As a reminder, the Sullivan County Commissioners will
be in the complex visiting'assisted living on Thursday.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 12:41 p.m.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ .. (..~.. ;:;; ;Z 'Z"L.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room, County Complex
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
James Reams, County Attorney
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Asst. Director
Judie Milner, Accounting Manager
Julie Hoyt, HR Generalist
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Jim Szeliga, Lieutenant Sheriff
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: October 10 and 16,2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the October 10 and 16,2006 Board of
Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Corrections - AI Wright, Superintendent
•
Renewal of Hillsborough County Housing Agreement
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to renew the Female Prisoner Housing Agreement with
Hillsborough County for a one year term and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as
recommended by the Superintendent. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
County Attorney - Jim Reams
•
Warrant Discussion
County Attorney Reams clarified that purchases in question were reflective jackets for Assistant
County Attorneys. Commissioner Barrows asked what budget line would be used. Judie Milner
noted that there is not a clothing allowance line in the budget and no budget definition covers
this expense. Commissioner Barrows asked about the next step and Judie Milner recommended
that he speak with the County Attorney Subcommittee Chair.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
Write Off Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a write off receivable from the Human Services
Department totaling $150.00 as recommended by the Finance Director. Commissioner Barrows
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Human Services - Diane Gill, Director
•
Incentive Fund Awards
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award incentive funds totaling $152,315 and release reserved
funds of $30,000 from April 2006 to Easter Seals Baby Steps, Raymond Recreation Department,
City Year New Hampshire, New Outlook Teen Center, Richie McFarland Children's Center,
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, October 24, 2006 - Page 1 of3

Seacoast Family YMCA, Girls Incorporated, New Heights, and Easter Seals New Hampshire
Drug Court. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Bid Waiver: 2-Way Communications, $19,007.06
Item will be discussed at the October 30,2006 Work Session when the full Board is present.
•
Approval of Grant Submission: 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the submission of a grant to the Department of Safety
for a 2006 Homeland Security Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program for $6,095.00
and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the High Sheriff.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion.
Commissioner Barrows asked what other agencies will receive the funds.
Lieutenant Szeliga
explained that funds are distributed among 45 other New Hampshire law enforcement agencies.
Motion passed all in favor.
•
Memorandum of Understanding: Cross Agency Data Sharing
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding
for Cross Agency Data Sharing in accordance with the 2006 Homeland Security Law
Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant between Rockingham County and 45 other
New Hampshire law enforcement agencies as recommended by the High Sheriff. Commissioner
Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Ray Bower wanted to publicly thank the Sheriffs Office for their assistance recently.
RFP Award
a.
Telephone Switch Maintenance, ITlTelecommunications
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the telephone switch maintenance proposal to Carousel
Industries for a three year contract totaling $70,197.80 and authorize the Chair to sign all
necessary documents as recommended by the IT Manager. Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a and c). Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, AI Wright, Julie Hoyt, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel·
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower. Susan Denopoulos, Julie Hoyt,
Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: residency waiver
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (c) to discuss a residency waiver to the facility were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower. Susan Denopoulos, Martha Roy,
Julie Hoyt, and Chris Maxwell.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, October 24, 2006 - Page 2 of3

•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, Julie Hoyt, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go
out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
New Business
•
Exception Request, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter
10-2C
for
a
corrections
employee
as
recommended
by
the
Superintendent.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Adult Medical Day Care Program
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to transfer benefit eligibility from a nursing home position to the
Adult Medical Day Care Program through the end of December 31, 2006.
Commissioner
Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Nursing Home
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 6-3
for a nursing home employee as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Nursing Home
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 6-3
for a nursing home employee as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Barrow seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Residency Waiver, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a residency waiver to the facility as recommended by
the Interim Director. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows moved to adjourn at 2:02 p.m.
Commissioner Stritch seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~....22ttn7 ... ~ P,:4,.(
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk,
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Board ofCommissioners Meeting, October 24, 2006
Page 3 of3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ovember 1, 2006 - 1:00
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:02 p.m.
II.
New Business
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Approval of Grant Submission
Joe Akerley explained the need for a special meeting to approve the grant submission since the
deadline is Friday afternoon.
He highlighted the oversight in the office between grants and
respectfully requested approval on this grant.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a grant submission to the Department of Safety for the
2006 Homeland Security Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program in the amount of
$70,970 as recommended by the High Sheriff.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session regarding personnel matters under
New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (a). Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows, Commissioner Stritch, and Joe Akerley.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go
out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at I:27 p.m.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
ReceiVedbY:~ ~.c..L..& >: "Z"L,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ovember 8, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Roy Morrisette, HR Assistant Director
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Judie Milner, Accounting Manager
Pat Haradan & John Galvin, Longfellow
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the work session to order at 10:05 a.m.
II.
Work Session
Longfellow Benefits Consultant re: health insnrance review
Pat Haradan, Longfellow Benefits Consultant, presented a brief overview of the health insurance
renewal for 2007.
Judie Milner presented scenarios prepared by the Finance Office.
Theresa
Young and Pat Haradan provided input on the scenarios and the Commissioners reviewed the
scenarios and asked questions.
The Commissioners agreed to vote on these matters during the 11 :00 a.m. meeting.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 10:55 a.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~A~ ... e-<:.. p.'Z'''(.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockin;am County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ovember 8, 2006 - 11 :00 a.m.
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Asst. Director
Phyllis Rogers, Business Office Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Joe Akerley, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
Verne Rines, Environmental Svc Director
Nancy Lang, Assisted Living Director
Robin Townsend, Assisted Living
Kim Gauthier, Admissions Coordinator
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Al Wright, Superintendent
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 11 :00 a.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: October 24, 2006 and November 1,2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of October 24, 2006 and November 1,
2006. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
SFY 2005 Pro Share Payment Discussion
The Commissioners agreed to make the necessary payments and fund balance adjustments to be
voted at the next meeting.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
2007 Insurance Plan
Commissioner Pratt announced the highlights of rates and benefits for the 2007 insurance plan.
Commissioner Barrows noted the work session at 10:00 a.m. was highly productive.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve Fiserv to serve as Administrator of the Health
Insurance Plan, 125 Pre-Tax Plan, Health Care Reimbursement Plan, and Dependent Care Plan
for the 2007 calendar year and authorize the Chair to sign all related agreements as
recommended by the Finance and Human Resources Directors. Further, approve the Premium
and Basic Health Insurance Plans using the rates of scenario 3 as developed by the Finance
Office. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve Northeast Delta Dental to serve as the Administrator
and network for the dental insurance plan for the 2007 calendar year and. authorize the Chair to
sign all related agreements as recommended by the Finance and Human Resources Directors.
Further, approve the Dental Insurance Plans with zero Premium rate increase to individuals as
developed by the Finance Office. CommissionerPratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company as the Short
Term Disability Administrator for the 2007 calendar year and authorize the Chair to sign all
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, November 8, 2006 - Page 1of4

related agreements as recommended by the Finance
and Human Resources Directors.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to continue allowing employees to use earned time, while
retaining a minimum of 10 days, towards co-insurance and deductibles for the Basic Plan Health
Insurance Plan. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to direct InnoviantiWalgreen's to dispense any medication on the
attached Fiserv Pill Split List with a $0.00 co-payment regardless of preferred as long as it is
prescribed for 45 tables for 90 days.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to continue with Vermont Mail Order Pharmacy, doing business
as New England Mail Order, to the Rockingham County Health Insurance Plan as a prescription
medication mail order vendor option for an amount not to exceed $720,000 contingent on
contract review and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the
Finance and Human Resources Directors. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Bid Waiver: 2-Way Communications, $19,007.06
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to 2 Way Commm'lications for $19,007.06
as recommended by the High Sheriff.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
Acceptance of Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to accept the Department of Safety Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prevention Program Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as
recommended by the High Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Openings
a.
Work Stations, Desks, and Chairs, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Office Depot, Creative Office Pavilion,
and Office Environments.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
b.
Soft Drink Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Pepsi-
Cola Company.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
c.
Cubicle Curtains, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Direct Line Furnishings, Harbor Linen,
and Inpro Corporation.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Interim Director to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
a.
Professional Equipment, Corrections
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to reject proposals received as recommended by the Corrections
Superintendent. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
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b. Dental Services, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch Motion: to award the dental services proposal to Golden Tides
Dental from 11/1/2006 to 11/1/2010 as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
NHACo - Rockingham County 2006 Awards and Nominations
Commissioner Barrows praised the hard work that Rockingham County employees performed
for the New Hampshire Association of Counties Annual Conference.
Commissioner Barrows
presented Commissioner Pratt with a nomination for County Commissioner of the Year.
Commissioner Pratt
presented Martha Roy
with a
nomination for
Human Resources
Administrator of the Year.
Commissioner Pratt presented Verne Rines with a nomination for
Nursing Home Employee of the Year.
Commissioner Pratt presented Rusty Poliquin with a
nomination for Corrections Employee ofthe Year. Commissioner Barrows acknowledged award
winners Phyllis Rogers for Nursing Home Employee of the Year, Robin Townsend for Assisted
Living Employee of the Award, and Roy Morrisette for Human Resources Administrator of the
Year.
Ray Bower noted that Rockingham County submitted a QualifY of Life Award and wanted to
thank Nancy Lang and Kim Gauthier for their hard work on submission.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 9lA:3
II (a and c). Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Theresa
Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, AI Wright, Martha Roy,
Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: residency waiver
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (c) to discuss residency Waivers to the facility were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray
Bower.
Susan
Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: employee complaint
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II (c) to discuss an employee complaint were Commissioner
Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower. Susan Denopoulos, and Chris
Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel recommendation
Those present for NHRSA 9lA:3II
(a)
to
discuss
a personnel recommendation were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Ray Bower,
Susan Denopoulos, William Delay, and Chris Maxwell.
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There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
New Business
•
Residency Waivers, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a residency waiver to the facility as recommended by
the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize a residency waiver to the facility as recommended by
the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion.
Motion passed with
Commissioner Barrows abstaining from the vote.
•
Exception Request, Finance Office
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize an exception to Personnel Policy and Procedure
Chapter 8-3A for a finance office employee as recommended by the Finance Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
V.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at I:05 p.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~ ... G-L. ~Z.L.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
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BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ovember 21,2006 - 12:30
.m.
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the work session to order at 12:35 p.m.
II.
Work Session
Long Term Care Services Administration
Ray Bower presented a brief highlight on the 2007 draft budget submission and expressed his
interest in explaining this further at a later date. He noted the holiday fair was a success and was
well attended. Ray Bower provided ideas on revenue enhancement by using an outside source to
evaluate the coding process for reimbursements and asked for the Commissioners approval on
this project. The Commissioners concurred to the assessment project.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 12:59 p.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: '2:?:~. ~ ~.:4~
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ovember 21,2006 -1:00
.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Louise Turner, Corrections Office Manager
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Asst. Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Mark Peirce, ChiefDeputy Sheriff
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:06 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: November 8, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2006 Board of
Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
2007 Budget Submission Update
Commissioner Barrows requested the Finance Director to provide a listing of department's that
did not submit budget requests.
•
Yoga Discussion
Commissioner Barrows discussed an overview of a complaint from an employee that yoga
classes were canceled. She explained that the total count was reduced per the Human Resources
Director and feels the numbers are adequate to continue with the program. Commissioner Pratt
noted the original plan was for a 10 week trial and that the program was not canceled but simply
ended.
Theresa Young and Martha Roy noted at the last meeting the yoga would be held off
during the holidays and substitute for a walking program. Commissioner Pratt noted that this is a
piece ofthe Wellness Program and this was discussed with the Employee Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Barrows asked to resolve this by continuing the program through the end of the
year. Commissioner Stritch concurred with the continuance. Theresa Young noted that it was
advertised as a 10 week program and there is a new program, 10 week walking program, within
the Wellness Program. Commissioner Pratt noted that the Wellness Committee is working with
the Employee Advisory Committee to get a consensus and plan with the employees for 2007.
Commissioner Pratt suggested Commissioners Barrows and Stritch to attend the next meeting
with the Wellness Consultant to understand the wellness programs.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to continue the yoga program for the rest of the year as discussed
and to notify employees accordingly. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion.
Commissioner Pratt inquired if the fitness instructors are available to conduct classes.
Commissioner Pratt also noted that there is no representation on the Employee Advisory
Committee from the nursing department and requested the Interim Director to work on
involvement.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, November 21, 2006 - Page 1of4

Motion passed 2-1.
Corrections - AI Wright, Snperintendent
•
Bid Waiver: Endorphin Corporation, $19,055
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a bid waiver to Endorphin Corporation for $19,055 as
recommended by the Superintendent.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Engineering and Maintenance - Jude Gates, Director of Facilities, Planning, & IT
•
Vehicle Surplus Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to declare four vehicles surplus (1988 Chevrolet S-lO, vin 5613;
1993 Ford F250, vin 1042; 1993 Ford F250, vin 1041; and 1997 Ford E450, vin 2029) as
outlined in Mrs. Gates memorandum dated 11/9/2006 with vehicles to be disposed of
accordingly. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
Banking Resolution Amendment
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to amend the Commissioners vote taken on March, 2, 2005 the
following amendment shall apply: As of November 21, 2006, Wendy Stetzer, Banking
Coordinator, Treasury Operations, Fiserv is authorized on-line view-only access to the Benefit
Administration Fund account number 9242184557 in order to confirm recording of deposits and
checks written as recommended by the Finance Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
•
Engineering and Maintenance Write-Off
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a receivable write off totaling $24.24 from
Engineering and Maintenance as recommended by the Finance Director.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
NHRS Purchase of Creditable Service Clarification
Moved: Commissioner Stritch amend the Board's vote on October 4, 2006 regarding New
Hampshire Retirement System purchase of creditable service and inserting the words "holiday
and or" before the words "earned time" in the first sentence, thus allowing holiday time to be
used for this purpose as recommended by the Finance and Human Resources Directors.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Health Insurance Subsidy for Non-Union Retirees (between 10 and 20
years of service) for 2007 Budget
Commissioner Pratt asked that this be discussed and decided during budget work sessions.
Commissioner Barrows asked that this be included in the December 19, 2006 meeting.
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
Lt. Mark Peirce wanted to thank the Engineering and Maintenance Services Department for the
wonderful firearms range that they created.
RFP Openings
a.
Bread Products: Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from George Weston Bakeries and LePage
Bakeries.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Term Care Services Interim Director to
review, evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, November 21, 2006
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b. Copier, Printer, Scanner: Sheriff
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from United Business Machines and Konica
Minolta Business Solutions.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the High Sheriff to review, evaluate the proposals,
and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
c.
Computer Hardware, Registry of Deeds
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Turbotek, GovConnection, North Shore
Data Services, and Connor & Connor.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Register of Deeds to review, evaluate the
proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
RFP Awards, Long Term Care Services
a. Work Stations, Desks, and Chairs
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the work stations proposal to Office Depot in the amount
of $26,301.62 as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
b. Soft Drink Products
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the soft drinks proposal to Seacoast Coca-Cola from
December
I, 2006 to November 30, 2007 as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
c.
Cubicle Curtains
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the cubicle curtains proposal to Harbor Sales in the
amount of $4,380.50 as recommended by the Interim Director. Conunissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a and c). Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II· (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Louise Turner, Martha Roy,
Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel recommendation
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to
discuss
a personnel recommendation were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Ray Bower,
Susan Denopoulos, William Delay, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Susan
Denopoulos, Martha Roy, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: residency waiver
Those present forNHRSA 91A:3II (c) to discuss residency waivers to the facility were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray
Bower.
Susan
Denopoulos, Martha Roy, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, November 21, 2006 - Page 3 of4

•
Non public session re: LTCS Director Application
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (b) to discuss an application for LTCS Director were
Commissioner Barrows,
Conunissioner Pratt,
Commissioner
Stritch, Ray
Bower.
Susan
Denopoulos, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Conunissioner Stritch moved to
go
out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Conunissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
•
Personnel Recommendation
Moved: Conunissioner Stritch to accept the reconunendation of the Nursing Home Assistant
Administrator as outlined in her letter of October 23, 2006 regarding a Nursing Home employee
effective December 4, 2006. Conunissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Conunissioner Stritch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedure Chapter 8-2, Section J as reconunended by the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-1.
IV.
Adjournment
Conunissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 2:25 p.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
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Board of Commissioners Meeting, November 21, 2006 - Page 4 of4

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Mitchell Building, Nursing Home Administrators Office
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Don Tyler, Consultant
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:16 a.m.
II.
Work Session
•
Pay and Classification Discussion with Consultant
Martha Roy requested that the Board first discuss the two proposed pay plans distributed earlier.
Don Tyler provided a brief history on the pay plan and explained the need for modification to
make the plan competitive with the market. The pay plan and proposal were discussed in detail
along with alternative proposals.
The 2007 Regrade and Additional Position Requests were
discussed along with the consultant's recommendations.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to adopt the three new pay plans as recommended by Don Tyler.
The employee will receive a 3.5 % increase on their anniversary date in 2007 and then be placed
on the next highest step on the new plan with the exception of current step 10 employees who
will be moved to the next highest step (Step 14) in the new proposed plan on their anniversary
date. Further, the three new plans (Technical, ExeclAdmin, Nursing) will eliminate step I to 14
steps in 2007, eliminate step I in 2008 to 13 steps, and eliminate step I in year 2009 to 12 steps.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows moved to adjourn at 11:18 a.m.
Commissioner Stritch seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant
Commissioners Office
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BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ecember 5, 2006 - 12:30
.m.
Present:
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Pratt called the work session to order at 12:45 p.m.
II.
Work Session
Long Term Care Services Administration
Ray Bower reported that a company would be meeting with administration next week for coding
enhancements for revenues.
He provided the Commissioners with upcoming events for the
holidays.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 12:59 p.m. Connnissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
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C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockin;;;m County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COlJNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Cindy Castrigno, County Attorney's Office
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Ass!. Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Mark Peirce, Chief Deputy Sheriff
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Present:
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Jude Gates, Director ofFacilities
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Cathy Stacey, Register ofDeeds
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Pratt called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Approval of Minutes: November 21 and 30, 2006
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes ofthe November 21 and 30, 2006 Board of
Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Finance - Theresa Yonng, Director
•
Sheriffs Office Receivable Write Off
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a receivable write off in the amount of $270.25 from
the Sheriffs Office as recommended by the Finance Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
•
Aetna Reinsurance Approval
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve Stop Loss Scenario 8 as prepared and recommended
by the Finance Office and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Long Term Care Services - Ray Bower, Interim Director
Ray Bower noted his visit on Thanksgiving pay and expressed his appreciation for everyone's
efforts.
He also noted that Primex toured the kitchen today and recommends a guard in the
heavy duty mixers. This guard will be researched and purchased for safety.
Registry of Deeds - Cathy Stacey, Registrar
Cathy Stacey noted that Commissioner Stephen implemented an emergency ruling regarding
budget neutrality which is illegal per the recent court ruling. She is meeting with the Governor
representing the New Hampshire Association of Counties and Attorney General to discuss this
further before seeking a legal injunction.
Regarding pandemic planning, she passed on word
from Health and Human Services that they are requesting a contact person from each county.
RFP Openings
a.
Copier, UNH Cooperative Extension
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Konica Minolta Business Solutions,
Cameron Office Products, and Seacoast Business Systems for a copier.
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, December 5, 2006 - Page 1of 3

Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the UNH Cooperative Extension Office to review,
evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation,
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
b. Fire Alarm System Upgrade 2006, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Johnson and Jordan and HoneywelL
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology
to
review,
evaluate
the
proposals,
and
return
with
a
recommendation,
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor,
c. Access Control Upgrade 2006, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Johnson and Jordan and HoneywelL
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology
to
review,
evaluate
the
proposals,
and
return
with
a
recommendation,
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
d. EAP Services, Human Resources
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Resource Management Consultants,
Exeter Hospital, Employee Services Incorporated, Affiliated Healthcare Management, and Aetna
for an Employee Assistance Plan,
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Human Resources Director to review, evaluate
the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
e.
HIPAA Services, ITlTelecommunications
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Lewis Creek Systems and Greenpages for
HIPAA Consultant Services.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the IT/Telecommunications Manager to review,
evaluate the proposals, and return with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
RFP Awards
a. Bread Products: Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the bread products proposal to Freihofer Sales Company
from December I, 2006 to November 30, 2007 as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
b. Computer Hardware, Registry of Deeds
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the computer hardware proposal to North Shore Data
Services for
$28,759.00
and imaging system upgrade proposal to Turbotek Computer
Corporation for $23,78930 as recommended by the Register of Deeds.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a and c), Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: legal
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (e) to discuss legal matters were Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Al Wright, Theresa Young, and Chris MaxwelL
Board of Commissioners Meeting, December 5, 2006 - Page 2 of3

•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (a) to discuss a county attorney personnel exception request
were Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Theresa Young, and Chris
Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (a) to discuss a personnel exception request for a nursing
home
employee
were
Commissioner
Pratt,
Commissioner
Stritch,
Ray
Bower,
Susan
Denopoulos, Martha Roy, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: resideucy waiver
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (c) to discuss residency waiver to the facility were
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower. Susan Denopoulos, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (a) to discuss a personnel matter were Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Susan Denopoulos, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: legal
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3Il (e) to discuss legal matters were Commissioner Pratt,
Commissioner Stritch, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go
out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Pratt, motion passed all in favor.
•
Residency Waiver
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve a residency waiver to the facility as recommended by
the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Leave Without Pay, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an extended leave without pay until January 17, 2007
per Personnel Policy Chapter 8, Section 10-C for a nursing home employee as recommended by
the Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Exception Request, County Attorney
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to deny an exception request for a county attorney employee as
recommended by the Finance and Human Resources Directors. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
The Commissioners agreed to hold the Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday, January 3, 2007
at noon and to move the regularly scheduled Commissioners Meeting from Tuesday, January 2,
2007 to Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 2:42 p.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant
Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ .. "'~' <:&a:Z:..z:.t'
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, December 5, 2006 - Page 3 of3

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 10:38 a.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview an applicant for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Bruce Moorehead, and
Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to
go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
New Business
The Commissioners reviewed schedules to establish dates for 2007 budget reviews with
departments.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to adopt the Christmas consideration as done in previous years.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 12:15 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... G<:'.~ ''Z",t,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Gary Stenhouse, Primex
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:23 p.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to discuss an applicant for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 11 (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Gary Stenhouse, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to
go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
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BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ecember 19,2006 - 12:00
.m.
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Dan Gray, Coastal Economic Development Corporation Director
Donna Lane, CDBG Consultant
Nick Semenza and Jim Grimley, Colors, Compounds, and Consultants Inc.
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
II.
Public Hearings
Information Packets were available to the public for review.
•
Community Development Block Grants
Commissioner Barrows opened the public hearing and Donna Lane read the following for the
record:
Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities for economic
development, public facility and housing rehabilitation projects and feasibility studies
that primarily benefit low and moderate income persons. Rockingham County is eligible
for $500,000 a year for public facility/housing rehabilitation projects, economic
development projects, and emergency projects. Feasibility Study funds are available for
up to $12,000 per year.
Purpose of Community Development Block Grant funding request:
A proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to
$300,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. Of the funds, up to $285,000
will be subgranted to the Coastal Economic Development Corp (CEDC).
CEDC will
loan up to $280,000 of the subgranted funds to Colors, Compounds and Consultants for
working capital. Colors, Compounds and Consultants, Inc. will retain at least 25 jobs that
are primarily occupied by low and moderate income persons.
This
project
conforms
with
Rockingham
County's
Housing
and
Community
Development Plan's Goal of: Encourage regional economic development efforts to
increase quality industrial and commercial development. Encourage the expansion and
retention of employment opportunities for the County's residents. These are short term
goals.
Funding request: up to $300,000
Jim Grimley and Nick Semenza presented information on the company and demonstrated their
product.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, December 19, 2006 - Page I of 2

Commissioner Barrows asked for public comment.
There were no public comments and the
public hearing was closed.
•
Housing and Community Development Plan
Commissioner Barrows opened the public hearing and Donna Lane discussed the updated
Housing and Community Development Plan.
It was noted this project conforms with the
County's goal of encouraging the expansion and retention of employment opportunities for the
County's residents.
Commissioner Barrows asked for public comment.
There were no public comments and the
public hearing was closed.
•
Residential Anti Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan
Commissioner Barrows opened the public hearing and Donna Lane explained this project does
not involve any displacement or relocation of persons or businesses. It was noted that if the
County were to undertake a CDBG project which involved displacement or relocation this plan
would be followed.
The plan outlines the measures taken to find comparable, suitable housing
for persons or businesses displaced or relocated.
Commissioner Barrows asked for public comment.
There were no public comments and the
public hearing was closed.
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to adopt the Housing and Community Development Plan.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to adopt the Residential Anti Displacement and Relocation
Assistance Plan. Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to approve the submittal ofthe application and vote to authorize the
Chair to sign and submit the application, and upon approval of the CDBG application, authorize
the Chair to execute any documents which may be necessary to effectuate the CDBG contract.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows moved to adjourn at 12:23 p.m.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
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C. Donald Stritch, Clerk,
oc mg am County CommiSSIOner
Board of Commissioners Meeting, December 19, 2006 - Page 2 of 2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the work session to order at 12:45 p.m.
II.
Work Session
Long Term Care Services Administration
Ray Bower reported on new regulations and the process for administering the new regulations.
He explained that patient families will be invited to informational sessions regarding end of life
issues. He highlighted upcoming events for the remainder of December.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 12:59 p.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~ :4'1''''1''' e:.~ ~';C,t'.,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockin;am County Commissioner

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Commissioners Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Asst. Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Roy Morrisette, Human Resources Asst. Director
Joe Akerley, Chief Deputy Sheriff
Christine Crato, Sheriff's Office
Sandy Buck, Treasurer
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
AI Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Cindy Castrigno, County Attorney's Office
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
II.
Reports:
Commissioners Office - Maureen Barrows, Chair
•
Letter from Commissioner Stephen for Discussion
Theresa Young presented information regarding previous pro share payments and summarized
the written request from Commissioner Stephen. Theresa Young noted that the request is backed
up by a federal finding. The Commissioners agreed to Commissioner Stephen's request.
•
Approval of Minutes
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the minutes of the December 5, 11, and 13, 2006
Board of Commissioners meetings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Corrections - AI Wright, Superintendent
•
Academy Program Transfer
Commissioner Barrows armounced that the Academy Program supervision would be transferred
from Human Services to Corrections to best meet the needs of the program. She noted that the
Finance Director would be working on moving the budget lines over in 2007.
Finance - Theresa Young, Director
•
Approval of Agreement for Building Allocation Professional Engineering
Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services
with Hoyle, Tanner, and Associates for a building allocation project and authorize the Chair to
sign all necessary documents as recommended by the Finance Director and Director of Facilities,
Plarming, and Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
Human Resources - Martha Roy, Director
•
Approval of Behavioral Health Risk Management Agreement
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Behavioral Health Risk Management Agreement
with Resource Management Consultants and Concentra Health Services for wellness services in
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, December 19, 2006 - Page 1of 5

2007 for all Rockingham County non-union employees and authorize the Chair to sign all
necessary documents contingent on legal and insurance review as recommended by the Human
Resources Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Health Insurance Subsidy for Retirees (between 10 and 20 years of service)
for 2007 Budget
The Commissioners discussed various aspects of this proposal and the Human Resources
Director, Human Resources
Assistant Director,
and
Finance Director provided further
information. Commissioner Pratt asked that this be delayed to the next meeting.
Long Term Care Services - Ray Bower, Interim Director
•
2007 Per Diem Pay Rates
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the Per Diem Pay Rates for 2007 as submitted and
recommended by the Long Term Care Services Interim Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded
the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Lucent Foundation - Global Day of Caring Donation, $1,000
Patti Martin from Lucent Technologies presented Rockingham County with a $1,000 donation
for the annual Global Day of Caring and explained the project. The Commissioners expressed
their sincere appreciation for the donation.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Lucent
Foundation for the annual Global Day of Caring.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
•
Health Care License Renewal Application, Health and Human Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the renewal application of the Health Care License for
the Ernest P. Barka Assisted Living Facility and authorize the Chair to sign the application as
recommended by the Assisted Living Director. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
Sheriff's Office - Dan Linehan, High Sheriff
•
Surplus Vehicle Request
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to declare cruisers 26, 29, 38, 39, and 45 surplus and authorize the
Sheriff to send out proposals to sell the fleet as recommended the High Sheriff. Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Treasurer - Sandy Buck
The Treasurer noted that there is one outstanding town in county tax collections. He noted that
during his term he appreciated the hard work and professionalism ofthe Finance Office staff.
RFP Openings
a.
Surplus Vehicles, Engineering and Maintenance
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Ray Twombley, Paul Flathers, Midge
Piwowarczyk, Dan Musso, Asian Auto Services, James Dills, and Hillside Auto Sales.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology
to
review,
evaluate
the
proposals,
and
return
with
a
recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
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b. Paper Products, Long Term Care Services
Commissioner Stritch opened paper products proposals receiced from Central Paper Products,
Eastern Bag and Paper, Corporate Express, and Interboro Packaging Corporation.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Long Term Care Services Interim Director to
review, evaluate the proposals, and retum with a recommendation.
Commissioner Pratt
seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
c.
Equipment Maintenance Insurance
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from Remi Group and TD Banknorth Insurance
Agency.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Finance Director to review, evaluate the
proposals, and retum with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
d. Property and Casualty Risk Management and Insurance Consulting
Commissioner Stritch opened proposals received from TD Banknorth Insurance Agency and USI
New England.
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to authorize the Finance Director to review, evaluate the
proposals, and return with a recommendation. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted
all in favor.
RFP Awards
a.
Copier, UNH Cooperative Extension
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the copier proposal to Cameron Office Products for
$9,695.00 with a 2007 service contract for $0.0039 per copy and authorize the Chair to sign all
necessary documents contingent on contract review as recommended by UNH Cooperative
Extension. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
b. Copier, Sheriff's Office
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the copier proposal to Konica Minolta Business
Solutions for a monthly lease payment of $319.00 and an annual service contract of $0.005 per
copy and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents as recommended by the High
Sheriff. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
c.
Fire Alarm Upgrade, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the fire alarm upgrade proposal to Honeywell
Intemational for $212,760 as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and
Information Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
d. Access Control Upgrade, Engineering and Maintenance Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the access control upgrade to Honeywell lntemational
for $20,380 as recommended by the Director of Facilities, Planning, and Information
Technology. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
e.
HIPAA Policies and Procedures, IT/Telecommunications
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Lewis Creek Systems for $32,310 as
recommended by the IT Manager. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
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f.
Employee Assistance Program, Human Resources
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to award the proposal to Resource Management Consultants for a
contract period from January 1,2007 to December 31, 2007 at a fee of $2.23 per employee per
month and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Further, Resource Management
Consultants will provide the County an option to extend the contract for 2008 at a fee of $2.23
per employee per month contingent on approval of contract language and authorize the Chair to
sign all necessary documents at that time as recommended by the Human Resources Director.
Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
III.
Commissioners Non-Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3
II (a and c). Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
•
Non public session re: legal
Those present for NHRSA 9IA:311 (e) to discuss legal matters were Commissioner Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Al Wright, Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request were
Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, AI Wright, Martha Roy,
Theresa Young, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request for a nursing
home employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray
Bower, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss a personnel exception request for a nursing
home employee were Commissioner Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray
Bower, Susan Denopoulos, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
•
Non public session re: personnel
Those present for NHRSA 91A:3II (a) to discuss personnel matters were Commissioner
Barrows, Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Martha Roy, Theresa Young, and Chris
Maxwell.
Commissioner Pratt left the meeting at 3:09 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
•
Pay Adjustments, Sheriff's Office
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to not collect bonuses paid in error to sheriff s deputies as
recommended by the High Sheriff.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in
favor.
•
Exception Request, Long Term Care Services
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve an exception request to Personnel Policy and
Procedure Chapter 6-10 for a nursing home employee as recommended by the Interim Director.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
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•
Regrades and New Positions for 2007 Budget
Moved: Commissioner Stritch to approve the following for the 2007 budget:
a.
regrade for Adult Medical Day Care Director from grade 18 to grade 19
b.
regrade for Assistant Administrator from grade 19 to grade 21
c.
salary range of the Nursing Home Administrator of $110,000 to $165,000
d.
regrade for Long Term Care Services Administration Administrative Assistant to
Executive Assistant grade 13 to grade 14
e.
regrade for Nursing Office Administrative Assistant to Nursing Office Manager grade 14
to grade 15
f.
new position request for a part time Human Resources Generalist at 24 hours per week at
grade 15.
Commissioner Barrows seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Barrows moved to adjourn at 3:27 p.m.
Commissioner Stritch seconded the
motion, voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ ... 4-<:::..a- 7:,'4"'L,
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofCommissioners Meeting, December 19, 2006 - Page 5 of 5

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ecember 20, 2006 - 9:00 a.m.
Roy Morrisette, Human Resources Asst. Director
Diane Gill, Human Services Director
Lynn Garland, UNH Cooperative Extension
Liz Comad, UNH Cooperative Extension
Ray Bower, LTC Interim Director
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
1.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
II.
Budget Work Sessions
•
Human Resources
Martha Roy highlighted changes to the department budget. Theresa Young explained the budget
worksheet and noted the transfer related to advertising.
•
Human Services
Diane Gill highlighted changes to the department budget. She noted that the clawback increased
$6 per person per month that affects the provider payment line. Theresa Young noted that the
budget lines for Academy will be moved from Human Services to Corrections.
The
Connnissioners agreed that the shift should occur on January 1, 2007.
•
UNH Cooperative Extension
Lynn Garland commented on the department budget. Theresa Young noted an internal control
concern regarding overtime and needs to adjust that line to comply with wage and hour law.
III.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to interview an applicant for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Commissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, Bruce Moorehead, and
Chris Maxwell.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 11:38 a.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~ .... 4<:.. ~Z~
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BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Hampshire
Present:
Commissioner Maureen Barrows, Chair
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Martha Roy, Human Resources Director
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Barrows called the meeting to order at I:03 p.m.
II.
Commissioners Non Public Session
Commissioner Stritch moved to enter into non-public session to discuss an applicant for Long
Term Care Services Director position under New Hampshire RSA 91A:3 II (b). Commissioner
Pratt seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
Those present were Commissioners Barrows,
Commissioner Pratt, Conunissioner Stritch, Ray Bower, Martha Roy, and Chris Maxwell.
There being no fnrther business to come before the Board of Commissioners in non-public
session, Commissioner Stritch moved to go out of non-public session.
Seconded by
Commissioner Barrows, motion passed all in favor.
III.
New Business
•
Evaluation Period for New Hires
Moved: Commissioner Pratt to amend the initial evaluation period for all applicable County
employees to a minimum of one year for those letters of hire dated January I, 2007 or later.
Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion, voted all in favor.
IV.
Adjournment
Commissioner Stritch moved to adjourn at 2:26 p.m. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
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ecember 28,2006 - 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
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Present:
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Theresa Young, Finance Director
High Sheriff Dan Linehan
Captain Joe Akerley
Lieutenant Mark Peirce
Christine Croto, Sheriffs Business Office
County Attorney James Reams
Register of Deeds Cathy Stacey
Al Wright, Corrections Superintendent
Louise Turner, Corrections Business Office
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Stritch called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
n.
Budget Work Sessions
a. Sheriff
Commissioner Stritch reviewed increases and decreases in the 2007 budget.
High Sheriff
Linehan explained the budget increases. Theresa Young reviewed open budget items affecting
the budget.
b. County Attorney
County Attorney Reams explained a major increase in the 2007 budget due to unfunded
mandates to provide teclmical services in expense of prosecution.
Commissioner Stritch
reviewed the budget line item changes.
c.
Delegation
Theresa Young highlighted the changes to the budget.
d. Finance
Theresa Young presented the 2007 budget proposal and explained changes to the budget.
e.
Treasurer
Theresa Young presented the 2007 budget proposal on behalf of the Treasurer and noted the
differences between line items. Theresa Young noted that bank fees could be reduced to meet
the 2% reduction request.
f.
Commissioners and General Government
The 2007 budget proposal was reviewed and Commissioner Stritch found the 3% reduction
acceptable. Theresa Young presented the general government budget and highlighted changes
and offered suggestions. Commissioner Pratt arrived at 10:10 a.m.
Board ofCommissioners Work Session, December 28, 2006 - Page 1of 2

g. Registry of Deeds
Cathy Stacey presented the 2007 proposed budget and the Commissioners reviewed the budget
line items. Theresa Young requested revenue projections for the 2007 budget.
h. Department of Corrections
AI Wright and Louise Turner presented the proposed 2007 budget.
The Commissioners
reviewed budget line items.
Theresa Young highlighted open list items and asked for
clarification.
Video arraignment was discussed in detail as a way to potentially reduce travel
expenses for inmates transportation.
III.
Adjournment
Commissioner Pratt moved to adjourn at 11 :31 a.m. Commissioner Stritch seconded the motion,
voted all in favor.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by: ~~;"1 "'" G,.L.. ~.;u.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner
Board ofCommissioners Work Session, December 28, 2006 - Page 2 of2

BOARD OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
Mitchell Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Brentwood, New Ham shire
ecember 29,2006 - 9:00 a.m.
Present:
Commissioner Katharin K. Pratt, Vice Chair
Commissioner C. Donald Stritch, Clerk
Theresa Young, Finance Director
Jude Gates, Director of Facilities
Frank Stoughton, IT Manager
Ray Bower, LTCS Interim Director
Susan Denopoulos, LTCS Assistant Director
I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Pratt called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
n.
Budget Work Sessions
a.
Projects
Jude Gates presented the proposed projects for 2007 and explained the major projects. Theresa
Young reviewed and noted a few projects that should be in the Engineering and Maintenance
budget. The Commissioners discussed projects and spoke about funding.
b. Engineering and Maintenance
Jude Gates presented the proposed engineering and maintenance services budget and noted
changes. The Commissioners reviewed the budget and asked questions.
c.
Information Technology
Frank
Stoughton highlighted the
proposed
budget and noted
communication changes.
Commissioner Pratt inquired about internet services at UNH Cooperative Extension.
Frank
explained that he recommended Comcast Workplace Internet however there were concerns with
video conferencing. The Commissioners expressed concern with the increasing communication
cost for UNH and Commissioner Pratt noted she would be speaking to Liz Conrad on the matter.
d. Long Term Care Services
Ray Bower highlighted information gathered by Landmark Health Solutions regarding revenue
enhancements.
The Commissioners and Ray Bower reviewed various budget lines, discussed
changes, and additional information needed.
III.
New Business
•
Southern New Hampshire Services - Elderly Housing Proposal
Present: Commissioner Pratt, Diane Gill, Theresa Young, Donnalee Lozeau, Gale Hennessy,
Michael O'Shea, Bill Hart, Phil Grandmaison, and Phil Holmes.
Southern New Hampshire
Services discussed their proposal to lease property from the county for elderly housing.
Also
present was Phil Holmes from Housing and Urban Development to discuss the grant process.
IV.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:19 p.m.
Minutes taken and typed by: B. Christopher Maxwell, Executive Assistant - Commissioners Office
Received by:~~4 "-L.~..ZL.
C. Donald Stritch, Clerk, Rockingham County Commissioner