Rockingham County approves $3.63 million accounts‑payable list; declares long‑term‑care freezer surplus under RSA 28:8‑a

Rockingham County commissioners approved the consent agenda on Sept. 4, including a $3,632,036.76 accounts‑payable list and a surplus declaration for an aging refrigerator/freezer chest from long‑term care services.

Accounts payable: a motion carried to approve the Sept. 4 accounts‑payable list totaling $3,632,036.76. Commissioners discussed the total as “higher than normal,” citing state bills, one‑time IT equipment purchases tied to the new building and a number of warrants related to nursing contracts. No dissenting votes were recorded; commissioners present voted in favor of the motion.

Surplus equipment: the board approved declaring a 15‑year‑old, nonfunctional refrigerator/freezer chest from long‑term care services as surplus under New Hampshire RSA 28:8‑a. Staff said the unit is not functional, is taking up kitchen space and that declaring it surplus would allow the county to clear space.

Meeting minutes: commissioners approved the July 31, 2025 nonpublic meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda and later moved to seal nonpublic minutes that had been discussed in the nonpublic session, citing RSA 91‑A (the state’s right‑to‑know statute) when making the motion to seal.

Discussion vs. decisions: the actions recorded were formal votes approving the accounts‑payable list and the surplus declaration. The board also voted to seal nonpublic minutes after the nonpublic session; the public record shows a motion and recorded votes.

Ending: commissioners moved on to department head updates and other agenda items after approving the consent agenda.