Commissioners approved a $66,847,594 budget for 2006, including a 0.5% tax increase, and a $3.3 million fund balance transfer by January 20. Contract awards totaled $367,705, including a $212,760 fire alarm upgrade to Honeywell, while corrections received bid waivers for vehicles and inmate supplies totaling $28,411.14. HR regraded multiple positions and approved a 6% incentive fund distribution of $443,600. Long Term Care accepted a $1,000 donation and approved 2007 rates. Two residency waivers were granted on January 3. A January 10 work session was scheduled for salary discussions. Motion votes were unanimously in favor, though the January 31 minutes passed with Commissioner Pratt abstaining.
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Commissioners approved Accounts Payable totaling $2,762,802.82 and declared surplus items, including a Baxter oven and five HOLT recliners. They authorized a TD Equipment Finance capital lease at approximately 4.19 percent interest and adopted a FY 2027 Per Diem Wage Schedule effective June 28. The Board approved cashing out accrued time for budget stability and a Long Term Care leave request. A bid waiver for $11,850.50 was granted for Applied Concepts radar equipment due to an unexpected unit failure. The Easterseals Adult Medical Day Care request for additional client services at $80 daily was approved. Sheriff's Office and Facilities staff planned site walks to correct directional signage and address after-hours patio access security. Corporal Nicholas Lampro was promoted to Sergeant.
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The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners voted to approve multiple financial items, including a $3.08 million accounts payable list and two line item transfers totaling $134,268 for labor relations and insurance premiums. They authorized lease financing for a $36,193 electric vehicle and four Dodge Durango trucks totaling $179,968. The Board awarded a $41,877 contract to Exacom for emergency dispatch equipment and a $135,000 contract to Impact Fire Services for sprinkler head replacement. Janitorial contract discussions were tabled pending further vendor questions. Regarding an ICE detention contract, the Board initiated a review process with Primex and cost estimates, scheduling a public hearing after due diligence. Personnel actions included approving a Parental Medical Appointment Leave Policy and a revised Fitness Center Waiver. Commissioners also moved forward with grant feasibility studies for workforce housing and childcare. Several public hearings and votes resulted in 3-0 or 2-0 decisions throughout the period.
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In Rockingham County’s 2026 meetings, Commissioners approved significant contracts and financial items. On January 8, the Board authorized the High Sheriff to evaluate emergency dispatch radio proposals and approved a $3,084,111.71 accounts payable list. They also approved a $79,500 transfer for Labor Relations and a $54,768 transfer for Insurance, citing increased premiums. Commissioners voted 3-0 to amend the Per Diem Wage Schedule and approved 27 biweekly pay dates for union stipends. A janitorial bid award was tabled 3-0 pending further questions.
On January 15, the Board approved a $129,802.97 payment to Harvey Construction and leased four Dodge Durango trucks for $179,968. A new Parental Medical Appointment Leave Policy was adopted. Subsequently, the Board awarded an emergency dispatch system contract to Exacom for $41,877. On July 22, Commissioners awarded glove supply contracts to McKesson Medical and Interboro Packaging totaling approximately $75,866 annually and hired an Assistant County Attorney. They also awarded O365 subscriptions to NumerikSoft for $103,026.52.
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Commissioners approved a $3,084,111.85 accounts payable list and accepted November 2025 meeting minutes. They authorized the High Sheriff to evaluate emergency dispatch radio proposals. Line item transfers totaling $134,268 were approved for labor relations and insurance due to premium increases. The FY26 Per Diem Wage Schedule was amended. A $36,193 lease reimbursement resolution was adopted for an electric vehicle, and a TD Equipment Finance capital lease was authorized. The ReVision Energy maintenance agreement received approval.
The Board tabled the janitorial services bid award to allow commissioner participation and issued identical follow-up questions to finalists. A $1,794,377.90 payroll was approved. Two inmates were administratively transferred. Further financial actions included a $129,802.97 construction warrant and a $179,968 lease resolution for four trucks through Central Dodge. Human Resources approved a new parental leave policy and a revised fitness center waiver. REGISTER Cathy Stacey reported strong revenues.
The ICE detention contract review continues, requiring cost estimates and insurance analysis before a public hearing. Well #4 flushing and heat loop repairs were noted as upcoming facilities tasks.
Source: https://rockinghamcountynh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Public-Minutes-Updated-09.16.26.pdf