Commissioners approved the Consent Agenda 3–0. The Board authorized the Merrimack County Poor Farm Cemetery Renovation Plan 3–0, selecting vinyl fencing and deferring sign orders until a new name is determined. A subcommittee consisting of Commissioner Lovlien, Kara Coffey, and Treasurer Mary Heath will select a permanent name. Harvey Construction’s contract for the McLeod renovation project was approved with a reduced fee of 2.5%, down from 4%, by a 3–0 vote. Commissioners approved a $5,000 per month contract with Evolve Behavioral Health & Therapy for nursing home services, passing 3–0. A $30,000, three-year warranty extension with SOTER RS for a corrections body scanner was approved 3–0. The Board entered non-public session at 10:36 a.m. for personnel matters and sealed those minutes for five years. The meeting adjourned at 11:06 a.m.
Source: https://www.merrimackcounty.net/Board of Commissioners/Public Notices, Agenda, Minutes/BOC Minutes 8.24.26.pdf?t=202609150947340
The Board approved the 2025 audit results with no compliance issues. Finance Director Aaron Turner reported Year-to-date revenues are $1.6 million over projections and expenditures are $1.2 million under. A 4.00% COLA for the 2026 Budget was approved, 3-0.
Commissioners selected Option F, a two-story gambrel-style storage building (3,267 sq ft), for future development, 3-0. An agreement with Novogradac & Company for prevailing wage procedures on the solar project was approved, 3-0.
RFPs were approved for the Social Services Grant Program (awards capped at $25,000) and the Cold Weather Shelter Program ($165,000 DHHS pass-through funding). Both passed 3-0.
Purchasing Manager Jon Gardner received approval to buy a Vulcan steamer oven from Chef’s Deal for $26,894.88. The Board entered non-public session at 10:47 a.m. regarding personnel, later sealing the minutes for five years.
Source: https://www.merrimackcounty.net/Board of Commissioners/Public Notices, Agenda, Minutes/8.10.26 Meeting Minutes.pdf?t=202608241420500
The Board approved consent agenda items and the 2026 COLA at 4.00%, affecting department budgets. Auditor Jim Roberge reported the 2025 audit found no issues. Financial revenues are $1.6 million over projections, while expenditures are $1.2 million under. Commissioners selected Option F, a two-story gambrel-style storage building, over a single-story design. A contract with Novogradac & Company for prevailing wage procedures on the solar project was approved. The Board authorized RFPs for the Social Services Grant Program (awards capped at $25,000) and the Cold Weather Shelter Program utilizing $165,000 in DHHS funding. A steam oven was approved for purchase from Chef’s Deal for $26,894.88. A public hearing on the Fellowship House CDBG project was closed with no comments. The Highway Safety Grant application for $17,264.20 was approved to fund patrols and a Radar Enforcement Trailer.
Source: https://www.merrimackcounty.net/Board of Commissioners/Public Notices, Agenda, Minutes/8.24 Agenda.pdf?t=202608241413460
Commissioners approved the consent agenda 3–0. A public hearing confirmed the Community Development Block Grant for Fellowship House, Inc. fire escape improvements was 100% complete in July 2026, with total costs of $122,476 split evenly between the grant and the organization. The Board approved applying for the Highway Safety Grant 3–0 to fund enforcement patrols and a data-collection Radar Enforcement Trailer. Commissioners unanimously approved the budget memo and timeline for the upcoming year, aiming for a level budget with reasonable increases. Commissioner Lovlien raised concerns regarding agency staff scheduling at the county nursing home, which Nursing Home Administrator Moquin clarified had been resolved. The Department of Correction walkthrough was completed for semi-annual requirements. The Board entered non-public session regarding personnel matters at 10:19 a.m., reconvened at 10:57 a.m., and adjourned at 10:58 a.m.
Source: https://www.merrimackcounty.net/Board of Commissioners/Public Notices, Agenda, Minutes/7.27.26 Meeting Minutes.pdf?t=202608171027550
The Board approved the consent agenda 3–0. A public hearing concluded the Fellowship House CDBG project, 100% complete with a total cost of $122,476, funded evenly by a $61,238 grant and matching funds. Commissioners accepted the Highway Safety Grant terms totaling $17,264.20 ($8,500 plus $8,764.20 amendment) for enforcement patrols and a Radar Enforcement Trailer, voting 3–0. They also approved the budget memo and proposed schedule via a 3–0 vote. Regarding MCNH staffing, Administrator Moquin clarified that confusion regarding agency staff scheduling was resolved. A Corrections walkthrough was completed, meeting semi-annual requirements. The Board entered non-public session for personnel matters 3–0 before adjourning.
Source: https://www.merrimackcounty.net/Board of Commissioners/Public Notices, Agenda, Minutes/7.27.26 Meeting Minutes - Amendment.pdf?t=202608241417090