Kathryn Theresa Casey

The Board addressed several operational and administrative agenda items, including RFP openings for facilities operations and a review of the adult medical daycare payout report. Multiple surplus equipment requests were approved, specifically for electric riser beds and blazers from the sheriff's office. Financial discussions focused on the approval of the accounts payable list and payroll expenses. Additionally, the Board authorized a five-year contract for facilities operations and deliberated on an exception request regarding a new appointment rate for long-term care services.

The board discussed and addressed several key items, including the review of the accounts payable list, updates from commissioners regarding jail facilities, and a discussion on potential water revenue. The board denied a request for the use of the Hilton auditorium by the New Hampshire Chiropractic Association. Additionally, the board approved a sole-source bid waiver for an EV charging station, a bid waiver for fire alarm connectivity, a change order for the county attorney's office, and fiscal year 2027 benefits-related payments. A resolution authorizing a lease-purchase agreement for equipment was adopted, and the board approved write-offs for the Department of Corrections Adult Diversion Program.

The meeting included reports on facilities operations, including the approval of the BB LLC customer agreement. Discussions covered various line item transfers for unexpected expenses related to water treatment facilities, dietary department repairs, and furniture costs. The Board addressed leave requests, including long-term care services and potential FMLA status. Additionally, the Commissioners received updates on open enrollment, nursing home and assisted living census, and the approval of a healthcare academy grant. Planning for future workforce housing and daycare facility feasibility studies was also initiated.

The Board of Commissioners discussed several administrative and operational items, including the approval of surplus equipment requests for long-term care services, an review of the accounts payable list, and commissioner reports regarding an AI policy and upcoming rural grant meetings. The meeting also addressed IT equipment financing, the approval of a fiscal year 2027 cash out of accrued time, an amendment to the 2027 per diem wage schedule, and a general leave request for a long-term care employee.

The board discussed and approved awards for the Department of Corrections roofing project and a waste disposal contract for facilities operations. Additionally, they approved a surplus equipment request from human resources and reviewed payroll expenses. Commissioners also provided updates on a meeting regarding Eversource electrical rates and discussed a proposal to reconsider the policy prohibiting food and drink in the county auditorium to better facilitate professional training events.