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1) Adoption of the meeting notice/minutes for April 10 — A motion to approve the notice was moved and seconded; the chair called for the ayes and the meeting minutes were adopted \"unanimous\" by voice vote on the record.

2) Move into nonpublic session — At the end of the public meeting a motion to enter nonpublic session for the purpose of discussing personnel and contract negotiations was moved and seconded; a roll‑call vote was taken and recorded as unanimous (commissioner Petrie recorded as \"yes\" in the roll call and the chair stated the vote was unanimous). The transcript does not record individual yes/no tallies beyond the chair's announcement of a unanimous vote.

No ordinance, resolution or numbered bill was adopted on the public record during the meeting portion summarized here.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-04-17 Strafford County Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Board approved the meeting notice/minutes for April 10 by voice vote and later voted unanimously in a roll call to enter nonpublic session for personnel and contract negotiations.","taxTitle","Strafford County, New Hampshire","taxId",54748,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6261447,"Commissioner to press Concord senators on state budget, opioid trust and Medicaid cuts",874,1962000,2836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124014-5232be0182707ec0caa0ae40dd5b67af&start=1962&end=2836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124014-5232be0182707ec0caa0ae40dd5b67af/thumbnail_1962000.jpg","/articles/6261447/Strafford-County/New-Hampshire/Commissioner-to-press-Concord-senators-on-state-budget-opioid-trust-and-Medicaid-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261447-8a408367a5aed3d53fcbaa5dbf7d5358/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178145&Signature=VTRyyW3ownKQv5w4ZLdv8PShqtxGMP98cnka00EBfEGanCTozr33~v2X8eYfh7n0pBTqiVHFMnfjqjaFm9bpilY6l75CIKwSyS-Tl31r3GfcLprh4mI6WHvobebJr29dCUkt~X74HGDTBZ21yG9qUZ7pulWWd8dlg80Pl2Tzr2LqC54rebdJi1rqJsL2kJ--lYvnWZVjJuFBGzYmb7wkdA1LYEbjy4QjKRbaT0TSgnKWaVTJ3bFxNX4MV89jsrlLD9wpMydlNixGwex6jqse8bhXElZu-Te9vqyTA11eZVkC4U~X18fXqfU3ig8-xmnMObDmaQNFpxCHdczkOgY8vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A senior commissioner told the Strafford County Board of Commissioners he will travel to Concord this week with county officials to meet four state senators and distribute a flyer outlining county concerns with the House budget proposal, including proposed treatment of opioid settlement receipts, reduced Medicaid provider rates and changes to enhanced federal Medicaid (FMAP) reimbursements.

The commissioner described three primary county concerns: a statutory county cap on local spending, measures in House Bill 2 that would effectively spread returned funds over multiple years, and a House proposal that the commissioner characterized as redirecting opioid settlement money into the general fund. On the opioid settlements the commissioner reiterated the county's understanding of the distribution formula: 15% of certain settlement payments is allocated to the 24 plaintiff entities and the remaining 85% goes into an opioid trust fund that is administered by a committee. He said reimbursement for county medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) and other programs had occurred in 2024 for prior years but that the county had not received new 2025 distributions to date.

The commissioner warned of downstream effects if the legislature reassigns trust funds or reduces Medicaid provider payments: \"All that means in the end is that these costs are gonna be borne by the property tax. Period.\" He said the county will ask senators to restore funds or phase returns in a way that doesn't immediately shift costs to local taxpayers.

The commissioner described planned meetings with specific senators this week and said he will leave a schedule with the commissioners' office. He asked staff to print a recent Union Leader article about the governor's response to House proposals before his travels so he can discuss current public statements with legislators.

Commissioners discussed the scale of the potential county impact, noting a multi‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar exposure to shifts in opioid trust distributions and other state budget changes. The commission emphasized outreach to the delegation as a priority while the budget advances to the Senate and a later committee‑of‑conference process.","A senior commissioner said he will travel to Concord to meet four senators to press for restoring county funds and to object to House proposals that would redirect opioid settlement receipts and reduce Medicaid provider rates; he warned that the changes would shift costs to county property taxpayers.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6261452,"County to draw down COPS grant; Motorola equipment delivery to be distributed to municipalities",145,1626000,1771000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124014-5232be0182707ec0caa0ae40dd5b67af&start=1626&end=1771","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124014-5232be0182707ec0caa0ae40dd5b67af/thumbnail_1626000.jpg","/articles/6261452/Strafford-County/New-Hampshire/County-to-draw-down-COPS-grant-Motorola-equipment-delivery-to-be-distributed-to-municipalities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261452-de9e81c13c7fa5a24be662d5294c4762/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178145&Signature=D4hVfppw-YrzrAOJCmQ8D~oiA~RUft4qpTyHBF4m0OkA2S-J6IOMTIxdYfoN5efx7CtOg8YJ-LhhZgcEVMHhuUb43S4iiLaIlwsGXdCmM9yv3-phJBsYVbdaM2VvJXcHFXYiLjg9FLjB98MKqvPf1jT0YqIGcusH4y1XVi~iiUdEkCuwVaPupOoKWkMAxJSF0sDjTxg~bgAg2Tb~~~vhLKjzSyjGvqZ71tH-4uadc4S2y3D5AfGiPznnqiNQ6MY5BonQof1RXWy-LmfD4f2R~tJUKfhZqkd5HYTCYM~J-7BCtFKu4-jijfMswbgjoUqDBi354EThAGsk~tXUL31dFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board recognized National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and reviewed delivery and payment for COPS grant‑funded dispatch equipment. Justin (dispatch) reported the equipment has been delivered and needs sorting and distribution, and Diane (finance) said invoices totaling $670,000 of a $715,000 project were submitted.

Justin said, \"equipment is here. We just need to sort and distribute at this point.\" Diane told commissioners she had arranged immediate bank transfer capacity and that the county would draw down the COPS grant before paying Motorola: \"I was able to do a same day ACH. So the money is in our bank account.\" She added that the county normally pays and seeks reimbursement but, given federal funding uncertainty, planned to ensure grant funds are available before payment.

Commissioners discussed whether municipalities that receive equipment should sign a formal acknowledgement or use agreement and whether recipients should insure or be responsible for damage outside warranty. Justin offered to draft an agreement for recipient acknowledgment; commissioners asked staff to prepare a short template making clear warranty, maintenance and insurance responsibilities.

Diane said the county will not immediately cut Motorola's invoice check this week but will schedule payment for the upcoming weeks after equipment distribution and operational verification. Staff will provide commissioners the project breakdown and a final distribution schedule before payment.","Strafford County commissioners recognized dispatch staff, reviewed a COPS grant‑funded Motorola radio/equipment purchase and agreed to draw down federal grant funds for payment; staff will prepare recipient agreements specifying maintenance and insurance responsibilities before final distribution.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6261456,"Strafford County hears bids, staff and adviser recommend two-year electricity and gas contracts",1239,21000,1260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124014-5232be0182707ec0caa0ae40dd5b67af&start=21&end=1260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124014-5232be0182707ec0caa0ae40dd5b67af/thumbnail_21000.jpg","/articles/6261456/Strafford-County/New-Hampshire/Strafford-County-hears-bids-staff-and-adviser-recommend-two-year-electricity-and-gas-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261456-6b00c48237d2a4797d695ce20f4376fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178145&Signature=lbwLH~u50K~vjmXZc8YTpjmwHplyKHjTBlSZG--QbWynbZ-u2v5CxzCKNTXgo~Pcyg-UuK6LCBpXfYJfMz0z0XHUW~-6E-zYVocXPtFkU6iQeaTfb5CRlQrs~xHaS-HVdtslXlM7E1DdKcN3TCtW~VkjGk9l3OF75Gno~ebeltjREXjw~RgFdvXTFip5CoPdrrQ9ileNps8BTK~ONM5iTukYwOvc3gqvZjsQs7otEccRvzBNa3CoKcDr3Nz4iWXlIxI9EglH0pEi9HZOUZFHX3LlUG480ka-Ey2-A6uMUIwcwGFVdobYjVsfuE-0Zhlihug6Ga~3lOgop5rc1CqAeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liam Rex, an energy adviser with uSource, told the Strafford County Board of Commissioners that New England energy markets remain volatile but present a near-term buying opportunity and recommended multiyear contracts to smooth costs.

Rex summarized market drivers and a new ISO‑New England charge he called “DASI,” saying: \"there's a new component... called DASI... which is a daily charge that the ISO New England procures in order to keep the grid operating smoothly.\" He described a market structure in which near‑term prices carry a premium and longer terms are cheaper, a condition he identified as backwardation: \"the further you go out, it's a little bit cheaper... I think we're looking at a pretty good time to buy in these next few weeks.\"

Rex explained natural‑gas constraints into New England are supporting higher gas prices relative to prior years and said electricity offers differed by bidder; he said BP Energy's fully fixed electricity offering appeared competitive for buyers seeking a no‑adjustment contract. He also told commissioners that some suppliers treat components as adjustable and can pass through new ISO changes.

During discussion commissioners and staff narrowed options toward multiyear deals. A commissioner summarized the group decision on the record: \"2 years no string on with BP and... the 2 year deal with Direct Energy,\" and asked staff to finalize offers after the U.S. Energy Information Administration data release at 10:30 a.m. that can affect daily pricing. County staff agreed to have vendors update prices after the EIA release and to coordinate final commitment through Gwen in the commissioners' office.

The commissioners' discussion covered tradeoffs between one‑, two‑ and three‑year terms (shorter terms can follow near‑term falls; longer terms lock more of a discount but extend commitment). Rex recommended two or three years in current conditions but cautioned against locking longer than two years for some buyers; commissioners settled on pursuing two‑year, no‑strings offers and obtaining updated quotes at the EIA release before signing.

Staff will receive updated pricing from shortlisted suppliers at 10:30 a.m. and relay those figures to the commissioners' office for a final decision.","At a county commissioners meeting, uSource adviser Liam Rex briefed commissioners on volatile New England electricity and natural-gas markets and recommended locking prices for two years; commissioners directed staff to pursue two-year, no‑strings proposals and to confirm final pricing after federal data released Thursday.","actionData","errors"]

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