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Key votes and outcomes included approving the Mountain View nursing home operating budget and companion revenue and capital requests; adopting the subcommittee recommendation for outside‑agency appropriations at $530,500; increasing the corrections medical appropriation by $230,000; and several long‑term debt and departmental budget approvals. Several items carried unanimously or by large margins, and a handful of departmental capital requests were referred to the commissioners for follow up.

Why it matters: The approvals lock in operating funding and one‑time capital spending for the remainder of the fiscal cycle, set the county's funding level for outside nonprofit partners, and add contingency funds for the jail's medical costs at a time when inmate medical expenses have been rising.

Votes at a glance
- Mountain View (nursing home) budgets and related items: delegation approved the 2025 Mountain View operating budget and companion revenue and capital lines (see articles below for details). Recorded tallies in the meeting transcript indicate the motions carried; the clerk announced the motion passed following roll calls.

- Outside‑agency appropriations (subcommittee package): motion to adopt the subcommittee recommendation of $530,500 — passed (recorded roll call: majority; transcript records a 9–1 tally on the final motion).

- Corrections (jail) medical line increase: the delegation approved an additional $230,000 to the jail medical/catastrophic medical line to cover rising outside medical costs for inmates; motion passed by recorded roll call (vote recorded as unanimous in the transcript).

- Registry/long‑term debt and interest payments: motions to approve registry long‑term debt principal and interest payments were approved on roll call (recorded as passed unanimously).

- Sheriff and dispatch budgets, capital: sheriff's operating budget, dispatch budget and requested capital (including one cruiser and a multi‑year taser contract) were approved by the delegation on roll call (motions carried).

- Other departmental approvals: human resources, county attorney, victim services, facilities, public works/water, and other department budgets were presented and approved where noted; several items were adjusted and a few capital items were held for commissioner review.

What comes next: Some one‑time capital requests will be reviewed by the county commissioners (ARPA and capital funds), and the delegation expects follow‑up reports from departments asked to provide more detail (for example, corrections and IT). The delegation also formed an investigative committee under RSA 24:17, and named membership to that committee.

Votes and motions referenced here are drawn directly from roll calls and motion announcements recorded in the meeting transcript; where an exact roll‑call tally or mover/second was omitted in the spoken record, the article indicates the recorded outcome only.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carroll County NH Delegation 3/7/25 FULL MEETING","oneSentenceSummary","The Carroll County Delegation approved operating budgets, outside‑agency funding and supplemental appropriations in a packed meeting that cleared the Mountain View nursing home budget, a $530,500 outside‑agency package and an additional $230,000 for jail medical costs.","taxTitle","Carroll County, New Hampshire","taxId",67498,"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},6644172,"Delegates hear lengthy debate on IT overhaul; committee recommends two county positions plus contract work",607,3052000,3659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529386-ae467e14020d8de97863e16508d6c9a8&start=3052&end=3659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529386-ae467e14020d8de97863e16508d6c9a8/thumbnail_3052000.jpg","/articles/6644172/Carroll-County/New-Hampshire/Delegates-hear-lengthy-debate-on-IT-overhaul-committee-recommends-two-county-positions-plus-contract-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6644172-1c42d4574de7f71e7e06b9eff22c4f3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770978741&Signature=F7U4S8~ELwkhh9IC0WDw8HPJdyT8ITIaxpvjZLk2SV6uudIRvjkTIWCau-V~dENwxXV520QQr9WmkFJRMkN8W8xkjS4Gqe0m-C9wEQJV6KYgP59YV0Dpv76n1sEvFbSbSpKR3PJuRplMnke3tutEaAXpw6O~6l4mHkvvZli8DwqgwOpl5rDw0K8is5-0hlBvOFJRHbEDGGrSwGKpv-2QQhOEv-eAam-YuecreFgzVgC9Ux5PxW5zP9M2SthuIjuyos6D7RuimsL4DaDpB8FZI7L5VSyFvt-vnxGC-HslCsDa0JkrPtmO8XESD17Ed42nSxJfYDzrc1PTWJ4J9AWI-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Delegates received an extended briefing about the county's plan to replace a 20‑year‑old information technology system while it remains in operation. The county's IT leaders and the IT subcommittee described the migration as a large, multi‑year undertaking that requires data capture, system design, licensing upgrades and coordinated staffing.

Subcommittee recommendation
After meetings and document reviews, the IT subcommittee recommended funding two county employee positions (an IT director role and a help‑desk position) and reserving funding for contract work as required, rather than funding three new full‑time county positions requested in the commissioners' submission. Subcommittee members cited comparative staffing levels at similar counties and an approach that prioritizes in‑house capacity while retaining the ability to bring in contract specialists for one‑time projects.

Debate points
Speakers and delegates discussed:
- The scale of the migration: officials said the migration requires capturing 20 years of data and careful, phased work while the old system stays operational.
- Hiring versus contracting: commissioners and IT leaders argued for three full‑time positions to sustain the new system once in place; the subcommittee favored two county positions and contract funding for temporary needs. The county's acting CIO said that many counties are moving IT in‑house for better control.
- Timing and costs: delegates asked for the detailed budget numbers, clarified which line items are one‑time licensing costs (for example, a Windows/Office upgrade), and requested that federal funds be prioritized where available.

Next steps
The IT subcommittee said it will supply finalized figures and a transition timeline; delegates asked that the commissioners coordinate final budgeting and that the county prioritize federal funding where available. The recommendation is advisory to the full delegation; the delegation did not approve a final budget for IT personnel at the meeting.

Why it matters
The IT modernization affects all county operations, including dispatch, registry, finance and public records. Decisions about staffing and contracting will determine whether the county can operate and maintain the new system in‑house, and how quickly migration milestones are met.","Carroll County delegates were briefed on a multi‑year IT modernization plan that would replace a 20‑year‑old system. The IT subcommittee recommended funding two county employee positions (an IT director and a help‑desk role) plus contract work rather than three full‑time hires requested by commissioners.",{"_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},6644177,"Delegation trims some outside‑agency grants; White Horse allocation cut in subcommittee recommendation",1089,1803000,2892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529386-ae467e14020d8de97863e16508d6c9a8&start=1803&end=2892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529386-ae467e14020d8de97863e16508d6c9a8/thumbnail_1803000.jpg","/articles/6644177/Carroll-County/New-Hampshire/Delegation-trims-some-outsideagency-grants-White-Horse-allocation-cut-in-subcommittee-recommendation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6644177-463d967b9d18edac38e4a7491a0391ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770978741&Signature=UjSXQvcEcnQTAWaUtG1vdzXgYgBzmlxiveNbb5bV23ZogyhfH~YgR5HTT0G1IXXrq9gGTVmpFgBu38Tp71he2vin4aOVH-NCc1kcOZ0YrVFVEqh3alS2mN6KglRtgjPt3aWQB0mhUt49ntfHECMILqS8V9K9OUIo1OwHaa~KuZIIALrGPw5h6CciTeXPsYYudMSX3Py3t9D-9L9sGWtX~RzdapicF3auxVSb6LWBT3kCpFwbkSaGDKy955t~9lOiQEcuokLdq5JR138HvMgCA3HO4gZdkbDT9B~aHZv851nauIFGtBX-nTENJhIvnzfJRrT3tXl-oHYKWAH-dkiOww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carroll County Delegation adopted the subcommittee's outside‑agency appropriation recommendations totaling $530,500 after a detailed subcommittee report and debate about funding levels for several nonprofits.

Subcommittee process and key changes
The subcommittee reviewed requests from dozens of nonprofits and proposed adjustments based on service levels, community need and past county support. Among the notable outcomes:
- White Horse Recovery Agency: The subcommittee recommended reducing the county contribution relative to the applicant's request; the recommended figure discussed in the meeting was $100,000 (the subcommittee recommendation was lower than the applicant's recent requests). Delegates debated White Horse's role transporting residents and providing classes for inmates, and whether some services benefit county departments (for example, jail programs) such that other county budgets might be appropriate sponsors.
- NIC (community recreation/indoor track) and other projects: the subcommittee recommended smaller, targeted contributions (for example, $25,000 for NIC for a specific capital project) after considering fundraising and endowment resources.

Debate themes
Delegates and speakers discussed:
- Long‑term funding: some delegates expressed concern about repeatedly increasing support for long‑standing recipients (White Horse was noted as having received funds in prior years) and recommended assessing regional beneficiaries and other counties' contributions.
- Service overlap: several delegates asked whether services provided to county departments (for example, jail programs and transportation) should be funded through departmental budgets rather than outside agency appropriations.
- Fundraising and earned revenue: nonprofit representatives described fundraising events, small earned‑income streams (for example, a small print shop), and the limits of those sources compared with operating needs.

Outcome and direction
The delegation approved the subcommittee package on a roll call (recorded 9–1 in the transcript). Delegates requested more detail from some agencies (fundraising totals, five‑year funding history, and program metrics) and asked commissioners to examine whether departmental budgets could cover services that primarily benefit county departments.

Why it matters
Outside‑agency appropriations are discretionary county investments that support local nonprofit services (from food assistance and adult day care to recovery services). The committee's decisions reallocate finite county dollars across competing needs and raise questions about regional funding, cost‑sharing, and whether some services should be financed directly through departmental budgets.","After subcommittee review and debate, the delegation adopted outside‑agency appropriations of $530,500 with adjustments to several nonprofits' requests, including a reduced recommendation for White Horse Recovery Agency.",{"_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},6644182,"Delegation approves Mountain View nursing home budget amid staffing and revenue discussions",236,339000,575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2529386-ae467e14020d8de97863e16508d6c9a8&start=339&end=575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2529386-ae467e14020d8de97863e16508d6c9a8/thumbnail_339000.jpg","/articles/6644182/Carroll-County/New-Hampshire/Delegation-approves-Mountain-View-nursing-home-budget-amid-staffing-and-revenue-discussions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6644182-871204823571eec87ac48135fd4faebe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770978741&Signature=ZfoW8At4pC7IxGK0ye45OsZedZMcxpbt15AmOcs4Nycgk8oyV8Ny2Qok8CfhdWQHK13j4R3OqC8zJklakJZi07~THkMB96xK6ReRe6gcjbL0RBN7DXQ2aLi8~NMtIvnagxIYkWu~ysFDYgL8e44RyTJsIs2H3g6OzQCyiYt~aDOxz25VR-jM~WApRuIP6-rVD-CLfSUJiP7~KzzXFFLcFU0xVWw6pSbkUS4mHmKRHx89ju58GE1AoNQQyuBYH0kGxLp5e8P~DMY52EXjhbbbusIVmwWTjjH~blAjOoagESYSOYwt~3u7Bz33QHPKmEPYd~kM9OWy9zTicxVWDl4IxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carroll County Delegation approved the Mountain View nursing home's 2025 operating budget and companion revenue and capital requests after hearing a detailed overview from facility management and the administrator.

Administrators told delegates the top cost drivers were agency/contract nursing staff, higher propane and electricity costs, and wage/benefit expense tied to recruitment and retention. The administrator said the facility had increased recruitment efforts and a retention committee that has reduced terminations compared with last year. Administrators also said the facility's revenue projection reflects a change in payer mix — a higher share of Medicaid/Medicare skilled residents and modest increases in private‑pay rates — which increases total revenue but does not remove the need for staffing resources.

The delegation approved the operating budget as presented and separately approved revenue estimates and $87,877 in capital purchases (refrigerators, mattresses, washers and accessible equipment) listed for Mountain View.

What was said
- On staffing and retention, the administrator described recruiting and retention work and said, “we have 8 new people in the nursing staff this year” and that the retention committee meets monthly to review staffing and terminations.
- On revenue, administrators said the facility had improved its payer mix and reimbursement position: “we were the second lowest reimbursed facility in the state a year ago; now we are closer to median,” and that daily reimbursement had increased by roughly a stated per‑day amount for some residents.

Votes and implementation
Delegates voted to approve the operating budget, the revenue estimate and capital purchases. The clerk recorded the motions and announced the approvals on roll call. Finance and Mountain View management were directed to provide follow‑up reporting on staffing, recruitment/retention progress, and periodic budget vs. actual reports.

Why it matters
The nursing home is a major county expenditure and employer; its budget and staffing plans determine resident care levels and county costs. Delegates sought details about the drivers of rising costs, especially the use of agency nursing staff and utility cost increases, and asked for ongoing reporting so the delegation can monitor implementation.

What remains
Delegates discussed but did not finalize a possible rate adjustment for private pay residents; administrators said any private‑rate change would require resident and family notice and adherence to state notification timelines. Finance and facility leadership will provide follow‑up budget tracking to the delegation.","Delegates approved Mountain View's 2025 operating budget and related revenue and capital requests after administrators described staffing, retention and revenue mix changes that drove the request.","actionData","errors"]

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