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The board voted to approve a sole‑source waiver for Optima Communication System Inc. to supply communications systems (authorized amount $89,380.24) and an Amazon bid waiver to buy 67 televisions for the new building at about $18,815 total; the finance director noted roughly $12,300 of that purchase would be paid with American Express reward points. Staff said the communications work and AV were critical path items for occupying the building and getting dispatch and other systems online.

Facilities staff reported paving and sidewalk work was progressing and that proposals for fire department antenna systems and the remaining items for a temporary certificate of occupancy (CO) were expected within weeks. Commissioners discussed a tentative ribbon‑cutting window in early November (candidates discussed: Nov. 5–7) and agreed to wait for confirmation of a temporary CO before firming outreach or inviting dignitaries.

Commissioners also noted the county must renew insurance tied to its solar array (current policy expires Sept. 30). Staff said two policies are required by the infrastructure agreement and that quotes are being gathered; the board recorded an $800,000 contingency remaining in the building account during that discussion.

Why it matters: Approvals clear critical vendor commitments needed to make the new county building operational; the temporary CO and insurance renewals are prerequisites for occupancy and public events.

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to return with CO timelines and final vendor contracts and to confirm a ribbon‑cutting date after the temporary occupancy status is clarified.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Meeting 09/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved sole‑source communications equipment and audiovisual purchases for the county's new building, discussed solar insurance renewals and temporary certificate of occupancy steps, and tentatively narrowed dates for a ribbon cutting.","taxTitle","Rockingham County, New Hampshire","taxId",54226,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455441,"Commissioners agree to include chaplain liability insurance in corrections contract discussions",341,769000,1110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836708-561770b085a62ac23da329d5fec63215&start=769&end=1110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836708-561770b085a62ac23da329d5fec63215/thumbnail_769000.jpg","/articles/6455441/Rockingham-County/New-Hampshire/Commissioners-agree-to-include-chaplain-liability-insurance-in-corrections-contract-discussions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455441-2feb08d099793caef736fee7ae3622d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770860261&Signature=OzO6GL0fQrt7RllgaJWloYrIFWKUBoFTMy7qAje1EeO9efF3p2MEIZfjGNmu7KyvLhv70RiHPf7ESEyPGBuY1-c4k1WjS-x5HsuJjCyqkNNI5LNfI64HkqnIQoJf6fjlWZ6eMcRbDc0ivdrHVPOIHjNmRWgkeFhxCAGUcrHPBnur757Hv3SHeeUfoknqjtquz9b1S~zV4u5gSPgb3T1oKpXGYfO4mVrdBY5peUndzR4cPI4EM6076T0BWcxFxg~qcy7TwEH9xu9xfOAQFhnvGc61RY65xF9dnAFkhAgsFbWkPo3bD3m~i1tRhcqhDAHriVgt6xJahMGVMTbZdYXiUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rockingham County commissioners discussed and authorized staff to include liability insurance coverage as part of contract negotiations for a new bilingual chaplain for the county corrections facility.

During the Sept. 11 meeting, a county official recommended hiring a bilingual chaplain to replace the current chaplain who is stepping down and described a succession plan that would include the outgoing chaplain training the new hire. The official said insurance is a barrier for some chaplains because they can be named in lawsuits; meeting discussion noted two insurance quotes the county received, one near $2,600 and a lower quote around $1,200 for coverage levels described at the meeting. The official said the hire could begin Oct. 1 if insurance and contract logistics are resolved.

Commissioners and staff discussed several payment options: the chaplain paying and being reimbursed, providing a stipend to the chaplain to purchase insurance, or covering the insurance directly from the presenting official's budget line. Commissioners did not take a standalone formal vote at the meeting on an immediate payment method; instead, they asked staff to include an insurance provision in the contract submitted for approval and to return with final contract language and the payment approach.

Why it matters: Chaplain services were presented as important to correctional programming and to inmates' access to religious and supportive services. Commissioners framed the insurance as necessary to protect both the chaplain and the county and requested contract language that clarifies indemnification and insurance responsibilities before authorizing payment.

Ending: Staff were directed to finalize the contract with an explicit insurance provision and a funding approach, and to return to the board for final approval of the contract and any stipend or reimbursement arrangement.","Commissioners discussed funding chaplain liability insurance for a bilingual chaplain to serve the county corrections facility and directed staff to include insurance provisions in the contract and return with final language and pay arrangements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455446,"Commissioners approve procurement, payroll and opioid settlement participation; several bid waivers pass",165,1219000,1384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836708-561770b085a62ac23da329d5fec63215&start=1219&end=1384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836708-561770b085a62ac23da329d5fec63215/thumbnail_1219000.jpg","/articles/6455446/Rockingham-County/New-Hampshire/Commissioners-approve-procurement-payroll-and-opioid-settlement-participation-several-bid-waivers-pass","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455446-86531ef8ef08bd5d6e3387c305fc544c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770860261&Signature=bh5ng8uAYFvSe~QqfJWYVpqjPbexFCg~NMH8si8UkOijKovEw5l4SCMuJcqHNHWFtK5nmtvJy0ZCzeWdNTAfQzVluT8LEq~HvtfdRwFJaeaed7NeUWEYK9J7K7ELkUrXtNbUve3i9WWfM2nSmeJUy8kF5ZIsZnTvRh3zwC3VSIZqrxoL9tUWAxI91DouqVxzAccsquKGIiLPh4A9DO-P-DmvoR07UKW2yM5fI3Oi6JmVSZ4d8jDPfrBIJOLryifASfF3N0-hYUgUSDRE1-oJuuwyOw-R0Dw8ox8L9IitXZpYewO5laqloaF14QtY3XFMSxSU3rgDPRf6w~D6OPZk~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 11 approved a package of procurement and administrative items, including two bid waivers for work tied to the county's new building, a historic‑book restoration award, payroll and participation in a secondary manufacturers settlement for opioid abatement funds.

The board voted unanimously (3‑0) to: award a contract for historical book restoration services to Cofile Technology Link for $96,291.50 as recommended by the registry of deeds; approve an Optima Communications System, Inc., sole‑source waiver for communications equipment in the new building for $89,380.24; and approve an Amazon bid waiver to purchase 67 televisions for the new building at a total cost of $18,815, with roughly $12,300 of that to be covered by American Express points as noted in the meeting.

Commissioners also approved the regular payroll report as presented and accepted the county's participation in a secondary manufacturers settlement that will deliver opioid abatement funds to the county. The board recorded unanimous yes votes on the listed motions when asked on the floor.

The consent agenda items approved included minutes from Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, 2025, and a surplus equipment request from IT for decommissioned servers and network equipment. Several human resources exception requests and renewals were approved on the consent agenda, including the continuation of AmWINS as prescription drug product administrator with an approximate 5.6% rate decrease for the Medicare‑eligible retiree prescription plan.

After the meeting's nonpublic sessions the board moved to approve a general leave request for a Department of Corrections employee (period 09/07/2025 through 10/11/2025) as recommended by the superintendent and human resources manager. Commissioners later voted to seal nonpublic sessions numbered 1 through 4 and left sessions 5 and 6 unsealed, citing the potential for reputational harm to private individuals as the reason for sealing the first four.

Why it matters: these approvals clear procurement and personnel actions needed for the county's transition into its new building, start or continue health and benefits programs, and set the stage for planning how opioid settlement funds will be spent over coming years.

Votes at a glance (select items from the meeting record):
- Historical book restoration (registry of deeds): Award to Cofile Technology Link, $96,291.50 — approved (3‑0).
- Optima Communications System Inc.: Sole‑source waiver, $89,380.24 — approved (3‑0).
- Amazon bid waiver: Purchase of 67 televisions, $18,815 (approx.), use of AmEx points to cover ~$12,300 — approved (3‑0).
- Payroll: Payroll expense as read on the record — approved (3‑0). (Amount reported during the meeting: $101,000,632,634.39; see clarifying details.)
- Participation in secondary manufacturers settlement (opioid abatement funds): authorized to sign necessary documents — approved (3‑0).
- Surplus equipment (IT): approved — approved (3‑0).
- General leave request (Dept. of Corrections employee JK): approved for 09/07/2025 through 10/11/2025 — approved (3‑0).

Ending: Several approvals support the county's move into its new facility and ongoing operations; commissioners asked staff for follow‑up reporting on opioid abatement spending and sign‑off on contracts that include required insurance and indemnification language before payments are made.","At its Sept. 11 meeting the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners approved a series of procurement and administrative measures including two sole‑source/bid‑waiver purchases, a historic‑book restoration award, payroll approval, participation in an opioid manufacturers settlement and several HR exceptions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455428,"Resident says county failed to follow involuntary emergency admission process for family member at jail; commissioners acknowledge complaint",105,4270000,4375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836708-561770b085a62ac23da329d5fec63215&start=4270&end=4375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836708-561770b085a62ac23da329d5fec63215/thumbnail_4270000.jpg","/articles/6455428/Rockingham-County/New-Hampshire/Resident-says-county-failed-to-follow-involuntary-emergency-admission-process-for-family-member-at-jail-commissioners-acknowledge-complaint","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455428-631b90bdcdfd1c02c31540c9c0290849/orig.mp4?Expires=1770860261&Signature=RaFRN30X~IlbvK-KuyYmNyXuq8-3YSbWM6ocFdunqe9O2RbGdUUMRzXDJhO6Ycki8yjpYEcoI5oi87KriCpqVmxGRAYfIMm9UpzzUL~VSkXar36pHhuwwcSKAj6qSMpWBLBF37J2Rqr5V0GdIAuPKp4~NQ76INJpJM~s6yJMbuHWJrOxnPovpRhLX6GDL3epgFIKYNoNMBfHzRYC25TIC9-ub9UrSk7M5-n4aIpTy9XhaysgoD9fS4h6PopFciDTaVcCciMF~ZQb1UjJSl9QmUzwbnpP55hyNhGFtEynwTUp8wf3iJx8SLsCnaqUxmzVNJyVCZTzn~EWkOxf0bn9yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Rockingham County resident told commissioners during the Sept. 11 public comment period that her sister did not receive appropriate care after an involuntary emergency admission (IEA) and asked for an explanation of the jail's IEA procedures and follow‑up.

The commenter, Jessica Lee, said she completed IEA paperwork on Aug. 2 with Center for Life Management, brought the forms to the jail when her sister was arrested the same day, and later was told by county staff that the IEA paperwork was not certified or was out of compliance. Lee said her sister was left in a holding cell for nine days during a psychotic episode, had lights on continuously, lacked access to routine hygiene and did not receive an appropriate level of care. She said she sought help from NAMI New Hampshire and the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which led to an expedited transfer to a state hospital.

Commissioners thanked Lee for her comment, said they were \"appalled\" by the account and confirmed they had heard from the superintendent of corrections (Superintendent Henry) regarding the situation. The chair offered to follow up directly and asked staff to work with state DHHS contacts; commissioners and staff also noted they would review how the county logs and responds to IEA paperwork and complaints.

Why it matters: The complaint raises questions about how the county handles mental‑health crises in custody and the procedures and timelines for involuntary emergency admissions, transfers and care inside the corrections facility.

Ending: Commissioners acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and indicated staff and the superintendent would follow up with the commenter and with state agencies as appropriate; no formal action or vote on the complaint was taken during the meeting.","A caller during public comment alleged that her sister's involuntary emergency admission (IEA) at the Rockingham County jail in August was mishandled, leaving the sister in a holding cell for nine days without adequate care. Commissioners acknowledged the concerns and said they would follow up with staff and the relevant agencies.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455432,"Nursing‑home staffing improving, but assisted‑living unit in outbreak; county schedules training and fundraising events",110,2310000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836708-561770b085a62ac23da329d5fec63215&start=2310&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836708-561770b085a62ac23da329d5fec63215/thumbnail_2310000.jpg","/articles/6455432/Rockingham-County/New-Hampshire/Nursinghome-staffing-improving-but-assistedliving-unit-in-outbreak-county-schedules-training-and-fundraising-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455432-fb31de3dde1077d83532730586ad2009/orig.mp4?Expires=1770860261&Signature=BZfOQ33SutpSUd10dQbLLmBeHdLRLTvnGI36teoIaI3~xyD47OABSs9hL~PAhmfvdprzF50ldIvf53kBQRT~p3dIr10fTbRP1MnYCYWK~R9tep64a2olUMu1FOdlbief9YtKQ0fYbCybl5-WQ88qXLnfMWnBcefwIJO-6MPNlevij78sVjmBWyjxjXtgNcVoZXDrcVcsr2yYKHqIWkKpClWaWYq2tlrmsEFTLVRT~zVaz2NEF~WRA98lxQaey8hWctLxrU~yX9lbGbbTSvePAY5P14I4rtnDA~0azcz3w~znx7T7AY1cqcM6xQUj0CwWEs~z2~KTTdh6bgHHO2ThLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County long‑term care leaders told commissioners on Sept. 11 that agency staffing use is declining as the county recruits and onboards more direct care staff, but they also reported a contained outbreak in one assisted‑living unit.

Long‑term care director Chantal (last name not specified in the transcript) reported the nursing home census at 137 and assisted living at 47 and said the facility is in an outbreak status contained to a single unit. At the time of the report the facility had five staff and three residents who tested positive; masking was required on the affected unit and recommended elsewhere in the building. The facility was completing additional testing and preparing a plan of correction due the next day.

On staffing, presenters said recruitment and targeted \"buyout\" strategies have helped reduce reliance on outside agencies. Orientation classes recently included a new group of hires (the presenter cited groups of 14 and eight in recent orientations) and Autumn from HR was credited with sourcing candidates. Staff said agency vendor use is down and that continuity of care is improving as more personnel are hired directly.

Long‑term care leaders also described outreach and community events: a county job fair on Sept. 24, direct care staff training on Sept. 17 that is open to families, and a fundraising event to benefit Alzheimer's research that will feature county staff volunteers who agreed to be pied for donations. Staff said residents will participate in planning the event.

Why it matters: The staffing gains are relevant to care quality and costs at county facilities; the reported outbreak has immediate infection‑control implications for residents and staff and is being managed with unit‑specific measures.

Ending: Facility leadership said they will file the required plan of correction and continue to coordinate recruitment and training with human resources; commissioners were asked to watch for follow‑up on infection‑control outcomes and hiring progress.","Rockingham County long‑term care leadership reported gains in hiring and orientation numbers while confirming a contained outbreak in an assisted‑living unit. Staff outlined upcoming staff training, a county job fair and a fundraising event that will include a pie‑in‑the‑face fundraiser for Alzheimer's research.","actionData","errors"]

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