GOVERNOR
AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
John
O’Leary
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of
commercial facilities by the Business Finance Authority for
#2 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan
to Coastal Economic Development Corporation for the benefit of Foss
Manufacturing Co., LLC in
#3 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee
under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Sovereign Bank New England and
New England Mountain Ventures, Inc. in North Conway, New Hampshire. Action will
authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-I:18 to determine the financing will serve
a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of
the Act.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#4 Authorize
to enter into an agreement with the City of Franklin, NH, to support the
conversion of the Daniel Webster Farm into a facility, whose purpose is to
assist its residents recovering from substance abuse addictions in the amount
of $320,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
SUPREME COURT
#5 Authorize
to designate three part-time district court justices (Hon. Lucinda V. Sadler,
Hon. Thomas A. Rappa, and Hon. John J. Yazinski) and one part-time probate
court judge (Hon. James R. Patten) for full-time service. 100%
General Funds.
GOVERNORS COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
#6 Authorize
to accept and place on file the Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program
report for fiscal year 2007.
#7 Authorize
to accept a donation of $450 from Northeast Delta Dental for expenses related
to the 2nd Annual Concord/Lakes Region Job Fair. Effective upon G&C approval through
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#8 Authorize
to reclassify position #10431 Systems Development Specialist V, labor grade 28
($46,624.50) to Support Specialist VI, labor grade 32 ($55,575) a difference of
$8,950.50.
#9 Authorize
to reclassify position #40774 Technical Support Specialist V, labor grade 29
($48,672) to IT Manager III, labor grade 31 ($53,059.50), a difference of
$4,387.50. 100% Other Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#10 Authorize
to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $62,256.25 from the US
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, to
continue implementation of the State’s Flood Map Modernization Program. Effective upon G&C approval through
#11 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc.,
#12 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc.,
#13 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc.,
#14 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Southern NH Services,
#15 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack
Counties inc.,
#16 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc.,
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
#17 Authorize
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Hutchinson,
#18 Authorize
Christopher A. Hegarty, Brookline, NH, be confirmed for appointment to the rank
of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#19 Authorize
to accept and expend funds in the amount of $96,350.64 from the Office of
Emergency Management for expenses incurred during the April 2007 floods in
NH. 100%
Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#20 Authorize
to accept donations of brick and monument engraving, cemetery photos, equipment
repair and parts, 1998 Chevrolet Van, computer services and television in the
amount of $4,975.51 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the
betterment of the cemetery.
#20A Authorize
Erik A. Fessenden, Bow, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH
Army National Guard. This officer meets
all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally,
and professionally qualified.
#20B Authorize
to amend a lease agreement with Capital City Realty LLC,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#21 Authorize
to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Raymond S.
Burton with regard to the proposal for the acquisition, construction,
renovation, furnishing and equipping of certain facilities and the refinancing
of the existing indebtedness for the Lebanon College, Lebanon, NH.
#22 Authorize
a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $400,000,000 to cover expenditures
for the Month of November 2007.
(2)Further authorize the Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures
of $321,704,283.12 for the Month of September and recommends the balance of
$158,295,716.88 be lapsed.
#23 Authorize
Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a hold over amendment with the Town of
Colebrook, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #35, amended on
6-21-06, item #26, amended on 6-27-07, item #46C), for office and courtroom
space in an amount not to exceed $9,486.
Effective
#24 Authorize
Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with
Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-8-07,
item #25), for additional work to the Fire Alarm Replacement and Sprinkler
Additions, located at the State Library, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount
by $28,429 from $255,750 to $284,179, and by extending the end date to January
31, 2008. (2)Further authorize a
contingency in the amount of $6,000 for unanticipated expense for the Fire
Alarm Replacement and Sprinkler Additions, State Library bringing the total to
$290,179. 100% General Funds.
#25 Authorize
Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract
amendment with J. Parker and Daughters Construction Inc., Pittsfield, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 10-25-06, item #19A), for additional work to
the Gilson Pond Campground located at Monadnock State Park, Jaffrey, NH, by
increasing the amount by $42,580 from $1,160,000 to $1,202,580, and by
extending the end date to January 1, 2008.
100% Federal Funds.
#26 Authorize
Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a sole source contract amendment with
Dzioba Construction Co., Inc., Derry, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
6-27-07, item #46), for additional work to the new bath house facility and
associated site construction at Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH, by increasing
the amount by $65,445 from $385,179 to $450,624, and by extending the end date
to May 16, 2008. (2)Further authorize a
contingency in the amount of $10,000 for unanticipated expense for the Bath
House Facility –
#27 Authorize
Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with
A.W. Therrien Co., Inc., Manchester, NH, for re-roofing certain buildings at
the NH Men’s State Prison, Concord, for a total not to exceed $936,860. Effective upon G&C approval through
#27A Authorize
to accept and place on file the report containing a list of vendors that
agencies have contracted with for the period of
#27B Authorize
Bureau of General Services to enter into a contract with Kearsarge Party
Rentals LLC of Concord, NH, for snow and ice removal services for two state
owned facilities located in
#27C Authorize
Telecommunications to retroactively
amend the current contract with G4 Communications Corporation,
#27D Authorize
Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management to enter into a contract with Pelmac
Industries, Inc., Auburn, NH, for alarm monitoring, services of intrusion and
panic alarm systems located at various Dept of Health & Human Services
district offices. Total amount of the
contract is not to exceed $12,312.00.
Effective
#27E Authorize
Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management to enter into a contract with
Kearsarge party Rentals, LLC, Concord, NH, for snow and ice removal services
located at the Governor Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park South, Pleasant St.,
Concord, NH. Total amount of the
contract is not to exceed $36,990.00.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#27F Authorize
Bureau of General Services to enter into a retroactive
contract with Cobb Hill Construction, Inc.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#28 Authorize
to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State
Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $50,630.91 to the rightful owners of
abandoned or unclaimed funds.
BOARD OF TAX AND LAND APPEALS
#29 Authorize
retroactive unencumbered payment in
the amount of $546.33 to Riteway Carpet LLC,
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
#30 Authorize
Division of Arts to award an Organizational Support Cultural Facility Grant to
#31 Authorize
Division of Arts to award an Art Links grant to
#32 Authorize
Division of Arts to enter into a lease agreement with Janvier Holdins, Concord,
for the provision of 3,730 square feet of office space and 220 square feet of
storage space at 2 ½ Beacon Street, Concord, NH, in the amount of $286,836. Effective
#33 Authorize
Division of Arts to award Arts in Education, ArtLinks Grants totaling $24,755
to the organizations as detailed in letter dated
#34 Authorize
Division of Historical Resources to award Conservation Number Plate Grants
totaling $46,850. 100% Other Funds.
#35 Authorize
State Library to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of
$8,866 to the City of
#35A Authorize
Division of Arts to award a grant in the amount of $22,500 to the New England
Foundation for the Arts, Boston, MA, for the subsidized funding of the NH
Artists and Presenters. Effective upon
G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#36 Authorize
to accept a conservation easement on 8.03 acres of agricultural land in the Town
of
#37 Authorize
to accept and expend grant funds from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
in the amount of $102,244.91. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#38 Authorize
to enter into a sole source
memorandum of understanding with the NH Department of Resources and Economic
Development in the amount of $100,020 to develop and conduct a plan specific to
marketing NH agriculture in conjunction with tourism marketing for the
State. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#39 Authorize
to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH Office
of Sponsored Research to assist in the promotion and advancement of Integrated
Pest Management practices in NH in the amount of $19,890. Effective upon G&C approval through
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#40 Authorize
to conduct a five-day skill-building course entitled “The Childhood Trust
Forensic Interviewer Training” for professionals involved in the county
multidisciplinary Child Advocacy Center investigation teams, scheduled for
November 26-30, 2007, to be held at the Holiday Inn, Concord, NH, at a cost not
to exceed $22,299. (2)Further authorize
to enter into an agreement with the Holiday Inn,
#41 Authorize
to reappoint Karen Schiltzer as an Assistant Attorney General for a five year
term effective
#42 Authorize
to reappoint Karen Huntress as an Assistant Attorney General for a five year
term effective
#43 Authorize
to enter into new sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated
#44 Authorize
to retroactively amend the fiscal
year 2003 Project Safe Neighborhoods award from the Bureau of Justice
Assistance (previously approved by G&C on 7-18-07, item #41), designed to
promote gun safety, by extending the end date to September 30, 2008. 100%
Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee
approved.
#45 Authorize
to retroactively amend the Federal
Fiscal Year 2004-2005 National Criminal History Improvement Program grant from
the Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics (previously approved by G&C on
#46 Authorize
to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $84,691 from the Federal Bureau
of Justice Statistics, federal fiscal year 2006 National Criminal History
Improvement Program, to be utilized to improve the functioning of the criminal
justice system. (2)Further authorize to
enter into a subgrant with the Administrative Office of the Courts in the
amount of $84,607 to be utilized to enter Domestic Violence Protective Order
into State and National databases so as to protect victims of Domestic
Violence. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#47 Authorize
to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,732,614 from the Federal Bureau
of Justice Assistance, federal fiscal year 2007, Edward Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant Program, to be utilized to improve the functioning of the
criminal justice system. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#48 Authorize
to
retroactively amend the Federal
Fiscal Year 2006, Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program award,
from the National Institute of Justice, utilized in support of forensic
services in NH, (previously approved by G&C on
#49 Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$55,496 from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, federal fiscal year 2007
Statistical Analysis Center grant, utilized to collect, analyze and report
statistics on crime and justice.
(2)Further authorize to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with
the
#50 Authorize
to retroactively amend a subgrant
award received from the NH Department of Justice, utilized in support of
forensic services at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, (previously
approved by G&C on
#51 Authorize
to retroactively amend the Federal
Fiscal Year 2005, Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program award,
from the National Institute of Justice, utilized in support of forensic
services in NH, (previously approved by G&C on
#52 Authorize
to retroactively amend an item for
the purpose of renewing a consultant contract to catalogue evidence and other related
services at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, by extending the end date
through September 30, 2008. (2)Further
authorize to retroactively amend a
subgrant award received from the NH Department of Justice, (previously approved
by G&C on
#53 Authorize
to amend G&C item #40, approved on
#53A Authorize
to retroactively amend a sub-grant
to the NH Department of Safety, Division of State Police (previously approved
by G&C on 7-18-07, item #72), utilized to support forensic services in NH,
by extending the end date to September 30, 2008. (2)Further authorize to retroactively amend a sub-grant to the NH Chief Medical Examiner
(previously approved by G&C on
#53B Authorize
to retroactively amend a sub-grant
to the NH Department of Safety and the NH Department of Justice (previously
approved by G&C on 7-18-07, item #75), utilized to support forensic
services in NH, by extending the end date to September 30, 2008. 100%
Federal Funds.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#54 Authorize
to accept and place on file the One Hundred Fifty Sixth Annual Report for
fiscal year 2007.
#55 Authorize
to reclassify position #10958 Finance Assistant, labor grade 16 ($28,372.50) to
Program Assistant II, labor grade 15 ($27,222).
100% Other Funds.
NH EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#56 Authorize
retroactive pay compensation for
David Young, Legal Coordinator, for 200 hours worked from
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#57 Authorize
to retroactively continue a 20%
salary enhancement for position #30346, Physician’s Assistant, labor grade
27. Effective
#58 Authorize
to reclassify position #41522 Corrections Unit Manager, labor grade 25, to
Administrator II, labor grade 29.
Effective upon G&C approval.
#59 Authorize
to pay retroactive invoices from the
American Council on Education-GED Testing Services,
#60 Authorize
to pay a retroactive invoice with
SFY2008 funds for services to repair a vehicle, from Foss Motors Chevrolet,
#61 Authorize
to accept retroactive donations of
goods and supplies with a total value of $2,350.32 from various contributions
from
#61A Authorize
to enter into a contract with
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#62 Authorize
to continue membership and participation in the New England Conference of
Public Utilities Commissioners in the amount of $24,000. Effective
#62A Authorize
to reclassify position #30520 Clerk IV, salary grade 12 to Business Systems
Analyst II, salary grade 30. 100% Assessment Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#63 Authorize
Division of Economic Development to enter into an agreement with Berry, Dunn,
McNeil & Parker, Portland, ME, for telecommunications Planning and
Development in an amount not to exceed $52,500.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#64 Authorize
Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the Colebrook
Development Corporation, Colebrook, NH, for an Ethan Allen Feasibility Study
for the northern region of NH in the amount of $50,000. (2)Further authorize the payment of $50,000
upon G&C approval. Effective upon
G&C approval
#65 Authorize
Division of Forests and Lands to sell by quitclaim deed a .55 acre parcel of
State owned land with warehouse located in the city of Concord to Langdon
Street Real Estate Inc., an affiliate of Concord Coach Lines Inc., for the
appraised market value of $332,000.
#66 Authorize
Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend federal funds in the amount
of $8,500 from the US Fish & Wildlife Service for “Recovery and Research of
Federally Listed and Globally Rare Plant Species in NH” through March 30,
2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#67 Authorize
Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $343,674 in federal funds
from the Land and Water Conservation Fund from FY 06 and FY 07
apportionment. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#68 Authorize
Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a memorandum of agreement with
the University of NH, Marine Program for the use of the “Mines Building” and
“Pump House” at the Fort Constitution State Historic Site, New Castel, NH, upon
G&C approval for a period of 25 years, with the option to renew for an
additional 25 year period subject to G&C approval.
#69 Authorize
Division of Parks and Recreation to retroactively
amend a contract with Sebastian
Septic Service LLC,
#69A Authorize
Division of Parks and Recreation to extend a full-time temporary position
#8T085, Retail Store Manager.
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#70 Authorize
to reclassify position #40465, labor grade 9, Secretary II, to a Program
Assistant I, labor grade 12. Effective retroactive to
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#71 Authorize
to mend a sole source contract with
Nobis Engineering Inc.,
#72 Authorize
to enter into a retroactive grant
agreement with the City of Portsmouth, NH, for fund a Household Hazardous Waste
Collection project in the amount of $4,210.39.
100% Other Funds.
#73 Authorize
to reclassify position #40607 Air Pollution Control Engineer V, labor grade 28,
to Administrator II, labor grade 29.
(2)Further authorize to reclassify position #42227, Air Pollution
Control Engineer V, labor grade 28 to Administrator II, labor grade 29. Effective upon G&C approval. 100%
Other Funds.
#74 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Black Dog Divers Inc., for the recovery of any
submerged petroleum-powered vehicle or petroleum container that may cause an
oil spill in the surface waters of the State in an amount not to exceed
$100,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#75 Authorize
to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds for the issuance of low
interest loans in the amount not to exceed $30,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#76 Authorize
to accept and place on file the annual report of the Oil Fund Disbursement
Board.
#77 Authorize
to enter into an agreement with the City of
#78 Authorize
to enter into an agreement with the Cocheco River Watershed Coalition,
#79 Authorize
to amend an agreement with the City of Manchester, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 9-13-06, item #78), for the Nutts Pond Watershed Improvement project
by extending the completion date to December 31, 2008 from December 31, 2007.
#80 Authorize
to enter into an agreement with Comprehensive Environmental Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the
Commissioner
#81 Authorize
to accept and expend additional federal Medicaid funds in the amount of
$617,595.98 and private/local funds of $616,979. Effective upon G&C approval through
#82 Authorize
to accept and expend $1,194,735.54 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services Medicaid Funds effective upon G&C approval through
#83 Authorize
to make a one-time retroactive
payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Kelly Cote, Administrative
Secretary, Office of the Commissioner in the amount of $293.30, for wages that
were not paid for the period of April 3, 2007 to June 8, 2007. 50%
Federal, 50% General Funds.
#84 Authorize
to make a one-time retroactive payment
from State Fiscal year 2008 funds to Jonathan Alexander, Youth Counselor I,
Division of Juvenile Justice Services in the amount of $293.30 for wages that
were mistakenly not paid from SFY 2007 funds.
82% General, 18% Other Funds.
#85 Authorize
to make a retroactive one-time
payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Heather Barto, Program Specialist
III, Division of Public Health Services in the amount of $172.32 for wages that
were not paid for the period of May 11, 2005 to July 7, 2005. 70%
Federal, 30% General Funds.
#86 Authorize
to a retroactive one-time payment
from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Ms. Meghan Baston, X-Ray EKG Technologist,
NH Hospital in the amount of $526.99 for wages that were not paid for the
period of
Office of Business Operations
#87 Authorize
to enter into a new lease agreement with Robert D. Charest Sr. and Pauline T.
Charest, d/b/a Spare Time Pizza Pub & Sim’s Bowling Lanes, Colebrook, NH,
for office space in Colebrook, NH, in the amount of $66,000. Effective
Office of Operations Support
#88 Authorize
to enter into an agreement with Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation for
Medicaid In-Patient hospital utilization review services in an amount not to
exceed $400,000. Effective
Bureau of Developmental Services
#89 Authorize
to reclassify position #19624 Public Health Nurse Coordinator, salary grade 21
to Medical Service Consultatn II, salary grade 24. 50%
Federal, 50% General Funds.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#90 Authorize
to amend a retroactive agreement
with National Council on Crime and Delinquency, Madison, WI, (previously
approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #300), to continue the development and
implementation of standardization risk assessment instruments for the Adult
Protective Services program, by extending the termination date from September
30, 2007 to June 30, 2008 effective October 1, 2007. 100%
Federal Funds.
Division of Child Support Services
#91 Authorize
to amend a sole source agreement with
SymbioSys Solutions Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
10-25-06, item #71), for a New England Child Support Enforcement System
“Replacement Feasibility Study Analysis”, by increasing the amount from
$408,500 to $410,001.13 an increase of $1,510.13, and by modifying the Contract
Deliverables to add Virtual Private Network sessions with the Arkansas Child
Support Information System. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#92 Authorize
to reclassify position #11634 Grounds Supervisor, salary grade 12 to Plumber
Supervisor II, salary grade 17. 84% General, 16% Other Funds.
#93 Authorize
to provide travel reimbursement for Tara Cosgrove, Juvenile Probation and
Parole Officer in the amount of $252.20 for expenses incurred from
#94 Authorize
to retroactively amend an agreement
with Waste Management of NH, Inc.,
Bureau of Medical Services
#95 Authorize
Disability Determination Section, to amend an agreement with Marie Cote,
Registered Nurse, Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05,
item #333, amended on 6-13-07, item #399), to function as a Disability
Determination Reviewer and to increase the price by $3,224.20 from $82,104 to
$85,328. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#96 Authorize
Disability Determination Section to amend an agreement with Lori J. Rich,
Registered Nurse, Northfield, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-8-07,
item #88), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer and to increase
the price by $9,027.76 from $12,160 to $21,187.76. Effective upon G&C approval through
#97 Authorize
Disability Determination Section to enter into an agreement totaling $9,100
with Suzanne Shea, Registered Nurse, Franklin, NH, to function as a Disability
Determination Reviewer. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#98 Authorize
Disability Determination Section to enter into an agreement totaling $18,200
with Sandra J. Sattler, Registered Nurse, Tilton, NH, to function as a
Disability Determination Reviewer.
Effective upon G&C approval through
Division of Public Health Services
#99 Authorize
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to reclassify position #42886
Secretary II, salary grade 9 to Health Promotion Advisor, salary grade 23. 100%
Federal Funds.
#100 Authorize
Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics to reclassify position #42884
Licensing and Evaluation Coordinator, salary grade 20 to Program Specialist IV,
salary grade 25. 85 ½% Federal, 14 ½% General Funds.
#101 Authorize
Sexually Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to
support community-based agencies in delivering brief, curriculum-driven, HIV
prevention education programs to members of minority groups in an amount not to
exceed $70,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#102 Authorize
to enter into a sole source agreement
with the
#103 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section
to enter into an agreement with Friends of Recovery, Kingston, NH, to provide
Peer-led support services for parents/guardians whose children are or have been
engaged in the abuse or illegal use of alcohol and/or other drugs in an amount
not to exceed $12,000. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#104 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to
enter into an agreement with Marisa A. Rowlson,
#105 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to
enter into an agreement with Dr. Brian Irwin,
#106 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to
enter into an agreement with Brittania McDonald,
#107 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend
an agreement with Concord Hospital Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 6-13-07, item #182), to provide primary care services with
integrated behavioral and/or oral health services, by increasing the amount by
$50,000 from $438,013 to $488,013.
Effective upon G&C approval. 89% General, 11% Federal Funds.
#108 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend
an agreement with Avis Goodwin Community Health Center, Dover, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #181), to provide primary care services
with integrated behavioral and/or oral health services, by increasing the
amount by $50,000 from $503,102 to $553,102.
Effective upon G&C approval. 89% General, 11% Federal Funds.
#109 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend
an agreement with Coos County Family Health Services Inc., Berlin, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #183), to provide primary care
services with integrated behavioral and/or oral health services, by increasing
the amount by $50,000 from $153,550 to $203,550. Effective upon G&C approval. 89%
General, 11% Federal Funds.
#110 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend
an agreement with Lamprey Healthcare Inc., Newmarket, NH, (previously approved
by G&C on 6-13-07, item #177), to provide primary care services with
integrated behavioral and/or oral health services, by increasing the amount by
$50,000 from $600,300 to $650,300.
Effective upon G&C approval. 89% General, 11% Federal Funds.
#111 Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend
an agreement with Families First of the Greater Seacoast, Portsmouth, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #175), to provide primary care
services with integrated behavioral and/or oral health services, by increasing
the amount by $50,000 from $223,550 to $273,550. Effective upon G&C approval. 89%
General, 11% Federal Funds.
#111A Authorize
Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section
to amend an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism, Inc, Nashua,
NH, by increasing the Price Limitation by $1,455,000 from $1,005,732 to
$2,460,732 to provide substance abuse treatment services. Effective
BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY, AND
ESTHETICS
#112 Authorize
to contract for legal and investigative services in the amount of $7,500, with
Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, PLLC,
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#113 Authorize
to accept and place on file the Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2007.
#114 Authorize
to retroactively pay Anne Howe,
Director of Resident Care Services, increment wages that were not processed
from
#115 Authorize
to reclassify position #19316 Administrative Secretary, labor grade 14 to
Program Assistant II, labor grade 15. 43% Agency, 30% Federal, 27% General Funds.
#116 Authorize
to accept monies totaling $24,463.78 received during the period of
#117 Authorize
to reclassify position #19331 Secretary II, labor grade 9, to a Training
Coordinator, labor grade 21. 43% Agency, 30% Federal, 27% General Funds.
#118 Authorize
to reclassify position #41695, Chef III, labor grade 16 to a Supervisor I,
labor grade 19. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#119 Authorize
to budget and expend unexpended carry forward funds in the amount of
$212,890.36 and additional grant funds in the amount of $10,000 for the Even
Start Education Program. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#120 Authorize
to budget and expend unexpended carry forward funds in the amount of
$1,044,381.57 for the Drug Free Schools Program. Effective upon G&C approval through
#121 Authorize
to accept and expend additional grant funds in the amount of $18,792 and
unexpended prior year funds in the amount of $457,762.43 from the US Department
of Education to improve instruction and achievement in eligible districts. Effective upon G&C approval through
#122 Authorize
Division of Career Tech and Adult Learning to enter into a contract with Dean
Giftos, DDS, sole proprietor, Nashua, NH, to provide dental consultation in an
amount not to exceed $40,656. (2)Further
authorize payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at
least 25% of the total value of the contract.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#123 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Evergreen Education Consulting LLC, sole
proprietor, Jericho, VT, to perform independent evaluation on projects
supported by the Department of Education, Special Education State Improvement
Grant II, for an amount not to exceed $39,986.
(2)Further authorize payment for services rendered and approved in lieu
of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through
#124 Authorize
to make a sole source grant
Southeastern Regional Education Service Center Inc., Bedford, NH, in the amount
of $500,014.08, to reform and improve pre-service personnel preparation and
in-service professional development systems in the areas of literacy
instruction, positive behavior interventions and supports, and secondary
transition supports for students with emotional/behavior challenges. (2)Further authorize unencumbered payment of
said grant with internal accounting control.
(3)Further authorize to exercise a renewal option on this grant for up
to three additional fiscal years in accordance with the grant award, subject to
the contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein. Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF
SAFETY
#125 Authorize
Division of State Police to retroactively
pay annual dues of $6,500 to SEARCH Group Inc., the National Consortium for
Justice Information and Statistics, Sacramento, CA, for October 1, 2007 through
September 30, 2008 membership dues. 100% Revolving Funds.
#126 Authorize
Divisions of State Police and Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with Plow
MD Inc.,
#127 Authorize
Division of State Police to enter into a sole
source contract with Termo Electron North America LLC, Madison, WI, for a
service agreement on the FTIR and Raman Spectrometers in the State Police
Forensic Laboratory in the amount of $35,982.69. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#128 Authorize
Division of Emergency Services and Communications to reclassify position #41162
Data Control Clerk III, labor grade 8 to a Program Assistant I, labor grade
12. 100%
Agency Income Funds.
#129 Authorize
Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into an agreement with Windalier Miracle
Mile LLC, Portland, ME, for 24,000 square feet of office space, Lebanon, NH, in
the amount of $190,392. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#130 Authorize
Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to retroactively pay the amount of $3,250
to Transformer Service Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
8-3-05, item #153), for the deductible called for in a transformer maintenance
agreement for the Fire Academy. 100% Revolving Funds.
#131 Authorize
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a sole source sub-grant agreement with
Greater Manchester Chapter American Red Cross, Manchester, NH, to pay the
cost-share of obtaining two AmeriCorps*VISTA members for the purpose of
building volunteer capacity for All Hazards Regions and long-term recovery in
the amount of $31,816. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#132 Authorize
Division of State Police to retroactively
amend a federal grant award received from the US Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs (previously approved by G&C on 7-18-07, item
#156), in the amount of $986,643 utilized in support of partnering with local
law enforcement to address gang and drug-related problems, by extending the end
date from September 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008, and by transferring funds in the
amount of $20,000 to align the funding to meet current demands. 100%
Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#133 Authorize
to accept and expend a $385,000 grant known as “FY 2007 IPP-Buffer Zone
Protection Plan” from the US Department of Homeland Security Preparedness
Directorate, for the purpose of reimbursing the cost of preparedness activities
at two designated federally critical sites.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#134 Authorize
Division of Motor Vehicles to retroactively
create a Program Assistant II, labor grade 15 through
#135 Authorize
Division of Motor Vehicles to transfer grant funds from a federal grant
entitled “Border Enforcement 08” from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#136 Authorize
Division of State Police to retroactively
amend a federal grant award received
from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (previously
approved by G&C on 5-2-07, item #118, amended on 7-18-07, item #163), in
the amount of $53,690, utilized in support of improving the State Police
Forensic Laboratory’s infrastructure to maintain accreditation of the DNA
laboratory and to use the Laboratory Information Management System in a manner
which will improve casework management and evidence handling, by extending the
end date from September 30, 2007 to September 30, 2008. 100%
Federal Funds.
#137 Authorize
to retroactively amend a federal
award received from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance,
(previously approved by G&C on
#138 Authorize
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to revise the budget of
Public Assistance Funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(previously approved by G&C on 7-19-06, item #159D), for the May 2006 Flood
event, by extending the end date from May 31, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 100%
Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee
approved.
#139 Authorize
Division of State Police to accept and expend $100,000 to be received as part
of a “Cooperative Agreement” with the US Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice to be used by the Forensic
Laboratory to provide overtime funding as well as to purchase supplies and
consumables needed for the screening and analysis of DNA samples. Effective upon G&C approval through
#140 Authorize
Division of State Police to accept and expend funds in the amount of
$619,198.59 for the purpose of replacement of certain microwave communication
paths from T-Mobile USA Inc.,
#141 Authorize
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend the Public
Assistance funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (previously
approved by G&C on 10-21-05, late item #D, amended on 2-8-06, item #82), by
extending the end date from October 31, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 100%
Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee
approved.
#142 Authorize
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend
additional Public Assistance funds (previously approved by G&C on 5-16-07, late
item #A), in the amount of $10,000,000 from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency for the April 2007 flooding disaster, and by extending the end date to
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#143 Authorize
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency in the amount of $505,469.
(2)Further authorize to award funds to the sub-grantees as detailed in
letter dated
#143A Authorize
Division of State Police to enter into a sole
source contract with NationAir Aviation Insurance, Nashua, NH, in the
amount of $28,426.00 for liability and inland marine insurance coverage on the
State Police Bell 407 helicopter, and the Cessna 182, as well as the FLIR and
Nightsun II equipment. Effective upon
G&C approval or
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#144 Authorize
enter into a memorandum of agreement and to accept and expend $53,073.30 in
State fiscal year 2008 and $83,091.18 in SFY 09 of additional other funds
available from the NH Department of Education to support the federal grant
requirements of the Statewide Longitudinal Data System Program. (2)Further authorize to establish one
Database Administrator position. Effective
upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#145 Authorize
to accept and expend $4,636,443 in Federal Transit Administration Funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100%
Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee
approved.
#146 Authorize
Bureau of Rail and Transit to budget and expend prior year carry-forward funds
in the amount of $148,619.66 from the Special Railroad Fund for maintenance and
repairs to active state-owned railroad lines.
(2)Further authorize to expend an amount not to exceed $148,619.66 for
maintenance and repairs to active state-owned railroad lines. Effective upon G&C approval. 100%
Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#147 Authorize
Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners $995,776 as documented in the
Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period
extending from
#148 Authorize
Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into a sole source agreement with Troxler Electronic Laboratories Inc.,
#149 Authorize
to enter into an agreement with Federal Aviation Administration,
#150 Authorize
to accept and place on file the Department’s Monthly Equipment Acquisition Plan
status report for the period ending
#151 Authorize
to exercise a contract renewal option with Hansen-Fox Co., Manchester, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 10-11-06, item #77), for plumbing and HVAC
services at the Bureau of Traffic facilities in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#152 Authorize
Bureau of Highway Maintenance to reclassify position #20503 Clerk IV, labor
grade 12 to Administrative Secretary, labor grade 14.
#153 Authorize
Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a contract with Casella Waste
Management, d/b/a Gobins Disposal Systems, Inc., Newport, NH, for rubbish
disposal at five patrol sheds and the Springfield Information Center in the
amount of $34,656. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#154 Authorize
Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a contract with Casella Waste
Management d/b/a Northeast Waste Management Inc., White River Junction, VT, for
rubbish disposal at three patrol sheds in the amount of $20,220. Effective upon G&C approval through
#155 Authorize
Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with T. Buck Construction Inc.,
Auburn, ME, for the rehabilitation of the existing railroad bridge over the
Connecticut River from West Lebanon, NH, to White River Junction, VT on the
basis of a low bid of $706,666. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the
amount of $70,666.60 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during
the construction of the project.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#156 Authorize
Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with E.D. Swett Inc., Concord,
NH, for the replacement of the existing NH Route 28 bridge over the
Merrymetting River in Alton and reconstruction of approximately 770 feet of NH
Route 28 on the basis of a low bid of $2,056,788.15. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the
amount of $143,975.17 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during
the construction of the project.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#157 Authorize
Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Winterset Inc.,
Lyndonville, VT, for superstructure rehabilitation of the Newbury Road Crossing
bridge over the Connecticut River in the Towns of Haverhill, NH and Newbury,
VT, on the basis of a low bid of $3,464,176.42.
(2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $242,492.34 for
payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the
project. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#158 Authorize
Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Evroks Corporation,
Winnisquam, NH, for bridge rehabilitation of the existing bridges carrying I-95
over the Boston and Maine Railroad in Portsmouth, NH on the basis of a low bid
of $2,066,676. (2)Further authorize a
contingency in the amount of $206,667.60 for payment of latent conditions,
which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through
#158A Authorize
Bureau of Environment to enter into a qualifications-based contract with Aries
Engineering Inc.,
Requested
Tuition Total: $25,239.00
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
#160 Authorize to award a $40,000 grant to
the Community College System of NH, for the purpose of granting scholarships to
NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected
for scholarships by the technical colleges on the basis of financial need or
merit. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#161 Authorize to accept and place on file
the 2006/2007 Biennial Report.
TABLED
ITEMS
The amendment to item
#96A from the Governor and Council meeting of
TABLED AMENDMENT -
Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth submitted the
following amendment. The tollbooth rates at southbound exits 10 and 11 of the
F. E. Everett Turnpike in