Commissioners Peter Spanos, Glen Waring, and Stephen Hodges approved August 24 minutes 3-0. They scheduled a budget work session for November 7, 2026. A contract with True North Management was approved 3-0 for jail infrastructure repairs at $454,900, requiring a CIP budget overage of $49,272.94. Hampshire Fire was awarded an $82,000 bid for jail sprinkler head replacements via a 3-0 vote. The Supervision Program Director reported facility relocation plans by year-end and current supervision of 184 clients, alongside $6,658 collected in fees and restitution. Sheriff Bill Wright gained approval for a three-year DNCR contract for radio tower dispatch use. Rick Demark was directed to attend the September 21 meeting to discuss the Conservation District budget. Previously signed documents were accepted 3-0.
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Commissioners approved previous meeting minutes and agreed to reschedule the September 7th meeting to September 14th to accommodate a guest speaker. The Registry of Deeds reported revenue is $118,000 above last year, with interest earnings increasing from $150 to $4,000 monthly due to a switch to money market accounts. Laura intends to appoint Alicia as deputy registrar in October. Matthew Hunt from CLA presented the 2025 audit, noting the county received an unmodified opinion. Financial projections for 2026 show a $525,984 surplus, including a $70,000 surplus from sheriff's office outside details. Commissioners agreed to provide a letter of support for the Belknap County Conservation Commission’s Moose Plate grant application for stream habitat restoration in Merrillbrook and Hermit Brook. A report on $97,000 in opioid fund spending was submitted to the state commission.
Commissioners approved August 10, 2026 minutes 3-0 and moved the September 7th meeting to September 14th. Previously signed documents were accepted 3-0. The Registry of Deeds reported increased revenue, electronic recording dominance, and expenses within budget. An annual audit yielded a clean opinion with findings on prior-period adjustments and IT processes. Finance Director Lori Sharp projected a $525,984.00 revenue surplus for the year. The Board authorized a letter of support for the Belknap County Conservation Commission’s Moose Plate Grant application for stream habitat restoration. Administrator Park sent a letter to the Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee regarding the annual report.
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Commissioners approved prior meeting minutes, signed documents, and adopted the new IRS mileage rate of $0.76 per mile. IT equipment bids were accepted, awarding $11,100 to Southern Computer Warehouse for wireless access points and $11,220 to Mainstay for computer replacements. The maintenance budget shows a projected surplus of $1,519. Projects completed include sheriff's office fencing and flooring, probation office flooring, and IT server room air conditioning. Nursing home cabinet unit heaters are 95% complete. Funding for jail infrastructure repairs stands at $412,886; bids are due August 26. An RFP was issued for replacing 249 recalled fire sprinkler heads; one quote received is $82,000. The county respectfully denied a request to place a trailer on county property.
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The Belknap County Commissioners approved July 20, 2026 minutes (3-0) and previously signed documents (3-0). Facilities Director Jon Bossey reported the maintenance budget is on track with a projected surplus and 2027 budget preparation is underway. Jail infrastructure repair bids are due August 26; commissioners directed using CIP funds for recalled sprinkler head replacements. The Commissioners awarded a Wireless Access Point bid to Southern Computer Warehouse for $11,115.86 (3-0) and a Computer Replacement bid to Mainstay Technologies for $11,002.20 (3-0). The IRS mileage reimbursement rate increased to 76 cents per mile, approved 3-0. Commissioner Hodges recognized State Representative Charlie St. Clair regarding his recovery from an accident. Jon Bossey will return for approval once jail repair bids are received.
Source: https://www.belknapcounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08102026-63