2009 Annual Report - Belknap County

Minutes of the Belknap County Convention
Meeting December 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Members Present: Representatives Johnson, Merry, Miller, Stuart, Flanders, Pilliod,
Russell, Millham, Boyce, Swinford, Nedeau, Fields, Veazey,
Absent: Representatives Arsenault, Reever, Bolster, Wendelboe and St. Cyr.
Also present: County Commissioners Boothby and Philpot, County Administrator
Debra Shackett, County department heads, outside agencies, member of the
public and the press.
Madam Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the pledge of allegiance
was recited. Madam Chair made introductions of delegation members and the
Commissioners then opened the public hearing.
Commissioner’s presentation of the 2010 Belknap County Budget: Madam
Chair turned the meeting over to the Commissioners for their presentation of the
2010 budget. Commission Chairman, Christopher Boothby went through a detailed
power point presentation. Commissioners discussed their budgetary goals
when preparing the 2010 budget. Commissioners reviewed that there would be
no cost of living increases in the 2010 budget and that there is no increase budgeted
for any elected officials. Commissioner Boothby then highlighted key budget
points throughout every department. In conclusion, Commissioners reviewed
potential projects planned for 2010 using ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act) funds.
Commissioner Boothby presented one new item that was not included in the
power point. This was the fact that the State of NH was planning to reduce our
Nursing Home revenues by approximate 7% (or a net result based on the numbers
of $139,000). Commissioners called upon the delegation members (as resprestatives)
to prevent this additional tax burden being passed onto Belknap County by
the State. Commissioners also informed the members that the New Hampshire
Association of Counties is actively following this. Commissioner’s presentation
concluded at 8:15 AM.
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