Belknap County Commissioners

topwater · 03-02-2015, 04:59 PM

If you want to see how these official act, go to BelknapCounty.com and watch the March 2nd meeting. It only last about 12 minutes. These are the ones making decisions.

Tundra · 03-03-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by topwater

If you want to see how these official act, go to BelknapCounty.com and watch the March 2nd meeting. It only last about 12 minutes. These are the ones making decisions.

Is this a joke? LHS student council functions better than this

topwater · 03-03-2015, 05:54 PM

LOL, No joke, that's actual footage. It still amazes me that these guys are responsible for spending our tax dollars.

P-3 Guy · 03-03-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by topwater

If you want to see how these official act, go to BelknapCounty.com and watch the March 2nd meeting. It only last about 12 minutes. These are the ones making decisions.

That's at http://belknapcounty.org

Major · 03-03-2015, 06:48 PM

This is extremely disappointing. It puts conservatives in a bad light, to say the least. I voted for DeVoy and Burchell because they promised to bring some sort of fiscal responsibility to the Commission. From what I read, it appears that Burchell wanted to ramrod his budget without input from the other commissioners. They had an opportunity to work together to develop a budget that met Laconia's tax cap requirements and satisfy the needs of our county. Instead, they come off looking like a bunch of impertinent children.

fatlazyless · 03-03-2015, 07:36 PM

Monday, March 2, 2015: Belknap County, NH; commissioner's meeting, starts at 9-am; new.livestream.com/lrpatv/vod

A three member county commission with the chairman continuously telling the other two commissioners that they are out of order, until at 9:40-minutes the two leave the room, and the chairman continues the meeting discussion all by himself, with no other commissioners present.

....this seems more than a little unusual for a supposedly serious meeting?

March 3, 2015, local newspaper report:http://www.thecitizen.villagesoup.co...airman/1312248

and, from another local newspaper; http://www.laconiadailysun.co/index....urrender-gavel Oopsie, this March 3, 2015 link to the LaDaSun does not want to work?

Rusty · 03-03-2015, 08:26 PM

Larry, Moe, & Curley.

Patiently Watching · 03-04-2015, 06:23 AM

Reminds me of the Alton thread... The 'public servants' hard at work.

Chickie · 03-04-2015, 09:53 AM

Thought that at any moment that gavel was going to turn into a weapon of mass destruction :-)

Seaplane Pilot · 03-04-2015, 10:00 AM

What a joke. I'm surprised the Chair didn't just call the cops in. Seems to be the new norm in these situations. Pathetic - period.

MeredithMan · 03-04-2015, 10:08 AM

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...e+out+of+order

what, exactly, does a county commission do, anyway? They should all be embarrassed...

BroadHopper · 03-04-2015, 10:18 AM

County definitely need a professional administrator. Period.

Tired of Waiting · 03-04-2015, 11:29 AM

I need a good laugh this morning.

I think it's time for some one to be voted out of office.

ToW

Merrymeeting · 03-04-2015, 03:14 PM

Just the seating pattern and body language alone tells you how much they like each other! :-)

Does anyone know if these folks get paid, and if so, how much?

Natt · 03-04-2015, 09:01 PM

How did Burchell ever become chairman in the first place, much less get elected at all? I feel sorry for Belknap residents but it's who they chose.

tis · 03-05-2015, 08:08 AM

Not many people run for political positions and what you get is people who really have no clue. IMHO. These towns and counties are big businesses and should have businessmen who know what they are doing running them. People who vote don't REALLY know who they are voting for in most cases.

Tundra · 03-07-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Seaplane Pilot

What a joke. I'm surprised the Chair didn't just call the cops in. Seems to be the new norm in these situations. Pathetic - period.

The Chairman did ask for the police to clear the room and to have his opposition arrested disorderly conduct. You can hear the Deputy off camera, rightly refuse to arrest the other board members.

But maybe, he should have taken all 3 for a first hand look at the jail. Maybe then maybe they will make a decision to do something about fixing it.

wifi · 03-07-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tundra

The Chairman did ask for the police to clear the room and to have his opposition arrested disorderly conduct. You can hear the Deputy off camera, rightly refuse to arrest the other board members.

But maybe, he should have taken all 3 for a first hand look at the jail. Maybe then maybe they will make a decision to do something about fixing it.

Contrasting this to the Gilford and Alton incidents.... hats off to the deputy ...

Tired of Waiting · 03-08-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

Not many people run for political positions and what you get is people who really have no clue. IMHO. These towns and counties are big businesses and should have businessmen who know what they are doing running them. People who vote don't REALLY know who they are voting for in most cases.

How about a good "Business-"woman""??????

Just had to do it Tis Cause your screen name is so close to my signature

ToW

tis · 03-08-2015, 11:56 AM

The biggest reason is I wouldn't have time, trying to run a business and keep our private lives going is all I can handle.

lagoon · 03-08-2015, 12:44 PM

What a hoot! I have seen kindergarten meetings that are more professional and effective. I would say that in light of the happenings in Alton and at this Belknap County Commissioners Meeting, we have some big issues to deal with in terms of local governance.

03-02-2015, 04:59 PM	#1
topwater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 302 Thanks: 85 Thanked 116 Times in 48 Posts	Belknap County Commissioners If you want to see how these official act, go to BelknapCounty.com and watch the March 2nd meeting. It only last about 12 minutes. These are the ones making decisions.

03-03-2015, 06:48 PM	#5
Major Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Laconia Posts: 1,079 Thanks: 445 Thanked 1,018 Times in 424 Posts	Belknap County Commissioners This is extremely disappointing. It puts conservatives in a bad light, to say the least. I voted for DeVoy and Burchell because they promised to bring some sort of fiscal responsibility to the Commission. From what I read, it appears that Burchell wanted to ramrod his budget without input from the other commissioners. They had an opportunity to work together to develop a budget that met Laconia's tax cap requirements and satisfy the needs of our county. Instead, they come off looking like a bunch of impertinent children.

03-03-2015, 07:36 PM	#6
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,736 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Monday, March 2, 2015: Belknap County, NH; commissioner's meeting, starts at 9-am; new.livestream.com/lrpatv/vod A three member county commission with the chairman continuously telling the other two commissioners that they are out of order, until at 9:40-minutes the two leave the room, and the chairman continues the meeting discussion all by himself, with no other commissioners present. ....this seems more than a little unusual for a supposedly serious meeting? March 3, 2015, local newspaper report:http://www.thecitizen.villagesoup.co...airman/1312248 and, from another local newspaper; http://www.laconiadailysun.co/index....urrender-gavel Oopsie, this March 3, 2015 link to the LaDaSun does not want to work? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 03-03-2015 at 09:09 PM.

03-03-2015, 08:26 PM	#7
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	Larry, Moe, & Curley. __________________ It's never crowded along the extra mile.

03-04-2015, 09:53 AM	#9
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	Commissioners Meeting Thought that at any moment that gavel was going to turn into a weapon of mass destruction :-)

03-03-2015, 05:54 PM	#3
topwater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 302 Thanks: 85 Thanked 116 Times in 48 Posts	LOL, No joke, that's actual footage. It still amazes me that these guys are responsible for spending our tax dollars.

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03-04-2015, 06:23 AM	#8
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Reminds me of the Alton thread... The 'public servants' hard at work.

03-04-2015, 10:00 AM	#10
Seaplane Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 664 Thanked 943 Times in 368 Posts	What a joke. I'm surprised the Chair didn't just call the cops in. Seems to be the new norm in these situations. Pathetic - period.

03-04-2015, 10:08 AM	#11
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 945 Thanks: 262 Thanked 812 Times in 331 Posts	Reminds me of this famous movie scene... https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...e+out+of+order what, exactly, does a county commission do, anyway? They should all be embarrassed...

03-04-2015, 10:18 AM	#12
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,204 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	County definitely need a professional administrator. Period. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

03-04-2015, 11:29 AM	#13
Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	Thanks I need a good laugh this morning. I think it's time for some one to be voted out of office. ToW

03-04-2015, 03:14 PM	#14
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Just the seating pattern and body language alone tells you how much they like each other! :-) Does anyone know if these folks get paid, and if so, how much?

03-04-2015, 09:01 PM	#15
Natt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 120 Thanks: 125 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts	Belknap County Commissoners How did Burchell ever become chairman in the first place, much less get elected at all? I feel sorry for Belknap residents but it's who they chose.

03-05-2015, 08:08 AM	#16
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,699 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,452 Times in 1,009 Posts	Not many people run for political positions and what you get is people who really have no clue. IMHO. These towns and counties are big businesses and should have businessmen who know what they are doing running them. People who vote don't REALLY know who they are voting for in most cases.

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03-08-2015, 11:56 AM	#20
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,699 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,452 Times in 1,009 Posts	The biggest reason is I wouldn't have time, trying to run a business and keep our private lives going is all I can handle.

03-08-2015, 12:44 PM	#21
lagoon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 87 Thanks: 35 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	What a hoot! I have seen kindergarten meetings that are more professional and effective. I would say that in light of the happenings in Alton and at this Belknap County Commissioners Meeting, we have some big issues to deal with in terms of local governance.