Belknap County Commissioners Commission Meeting Minutes
The commissioners received an operational update regarding the nursing home, covering staffing, occupancy, and facility initiatives. The Finance Director provided a report on the year-to-date financial performance. The board approved the acceptance of a Highway Safety Grant. Additionally, the commissioners discussed concerns regarding pay scales for non-union employees in dispatch and deputy sheriff roles and appointed a CDBG Grant Administrator. The meeting concluded with an update on food service operations and a non-public session.
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Belknap County Commissioners Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a first-quarter update from the Registry of Deeds covering revenue, staffing, and a fraudulent deed recording. The Board approved updates to the Department of Corrections CORE program to increase flexibility and access to services. Approval was granted to waive the competitive bidding process for the purchase of a new transport vehicle funded through a grant. Concerns were discussed regarding the extraditions budget line due to an increase in specific case types. Additionally, the Board authorized the termination of the Cura food service contract for the nursing home and the Department of Corrections, with a transition plan to Sodexo. A non-public session was held to address a grievance hearing.
Mar 23, 2026·Board meeting
Belknap County Commissioners Commission Meeting Minutes
The board received updates from the County Attorney regarding staffing and caseload trends, reviewed financial performance including revenue, expenses, and tax anticipation notes, and discussed improvements in nursing home food service operations. Legislative updates concerning proposed changes to elected officials' terms were presented, along with strategies for pursuing various grant opportunities. The board also authorized a modification to the Sheriff's department CDS grant project, electing to prioritize security fencing while discontinuing the key fob component.
Feb 18, 2026·Board meeting
Belknap County Meeting
The meeting included a tribute to a late colleague, discussion regarding future meeting calendar adjustments for March, and a department update from the supervision program regarding current case counts and accreditation status. The financial update covered budget reports, revenue and expense projections, and the initiation of a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN). Additionally, the board approved a write-off for nursing home receivables. Key infrastructure discussion focused on the Capital Improvement Plan, specifically prioritizing critical nursing home chiller repairs and necessary jail infrastructure maintenance, with future plans to engage a consultant for design services.
