Board of Commissioners Meeting 08/19/2026

The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 19, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed. The board approved the use of search charge funds for historical book restoration at the registry of deeds, emphasizing the importance of preserving county records without using tax money. They approved the accounts payable list totaling approximately $1.76 million, which included payments for contracted nursing services. The board also approved a contract with Advantage Surgical and Wound Care Services for long-term care, noting that costs are tied to Medicaid billing and resident services. Additionally, the commissioners discussed and tabled a request to waive facility fees for a sheriff's office training event pending further review of insurance and liability coverage. Other topics included deferring urban county status entitlement to maintain Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding access for local communities and mandating anti-discrimination and harassment training for all county employees. Department heads provided updates on ongoing projects, audits, and staffing, with some attention to compliance with federal grant contracting requirements. The meeting concluded with motions to enter non-public sessions for personnel and security matters.