GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
State House,
Concord, New Hampshire
November 28,
2007, 10:00 a.m.
BUSINESS FINANCE
AUTHORITY
#1 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan
to Southeast Economic Development Corporation located in Dover, NH. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A: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
#2 Authorize to enter into an agreement
with the County of Belknap, Laconia, NH, to address a public health emergency
by rehabilitating at least 20 housing units in NH that were damaged in the
floods of May 2007 in the amount of $225,268.
Effective upon G&C approval
through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#3 Authorize to enter into an agreement
with the City of Claremont, NH, to support infrastructure improvements in the
downtown mill area in the amount of $500,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through December 31, 2009.
100% Federal
Funds.
NH HEALTH AND EDUCATION FACILITIES
AUTHORITY
#4 Authorize to accept and place on file
the Biennial Report for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#5 Authorize to enter into a “hold over”
amendment with McCarthy Properties Inc., West Wareham, MA (previously approved
by G&C on 12-1-04, item #8), for office space at
57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH, in an amount not to
exceed $33,000, beginning December 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008. 43% General, 52% Federal, 6% Other Funds.
#6 Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with
The Jordan Institute, Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department
of Energy’s State Energy Activities grant program in the amount of $710,718. Effective October 1, 2007 through September
30, 2009. 80% Federal, 20% Other Funds.
#7 Authorize to transfer funds between
classes as detailed in letter dated November 14, 2007. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#7A Authorize to budget and expend prior year
carry forward Petroleum Violation Escrow funds in the amount of $142,306 for
the Granite State Energy Efficiency initiative.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 2% Federal, 98% Other Funds.
Fiscal Committee approved.
#7B Authorize to accept and expend federal
grant funds in the amount of $569,259 from the US Department of Energy for the
Granite State Energy Efficiency initiative.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Fiscal Committee approved.
#8 Authorize to accept and expend
federal funds in the amount of $213,720.15 from the US Department of Health
& Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of
Refugee Resettlement, for refugee social services programs. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#8A Authorize to amend a sole source contract with ASA Cleaning Service, Pembroke, NH, for office cleaning
services, by increasing the amount by $2,190 from $4,925 to $7,115, and by
extending the end date from November 30, 2007 to May 31, 2008. 42% General, 54% Federal, 4% Other Funds.
#8B Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with The Somali
Development Center Inc., Boston, MA, through its subsidiary the NH Somali
Development Center, to provide direct services to NH refugees in the amount of
$10,000. Effective October 1, 2007
through March 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#8C Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with the
International Institute of Boston d/b/a International Institute of NH, Boston,
MA, to provide direct services to NH refugees in the amount of $155,000. Effective October 1, 2007 through September
30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#8D Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with Lutheran
Community Services of NH Inc., Concord, NH, to provide direct services to NH
refugees in the amount of $165,000.
Effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#8E Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with Saint
Benedict of NH Inc., d/b/a St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH, to provide
English for Speakers of Other Languages to NH refugees in the amount of
$40,000. Effective October 1, 2007
through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#9 Authorize to amend a contract with
The Library Corporation, Research Park, Inwood, West
Virginia (previously approved by G&C on 12-21-05,
item #20, amended on 9-13-06, item #5), for annual software maintenance,
including phone support, software fixes and patches, and all upgrades, that
supports the Department of Health and Human Services at NH Hospital/Division of
Community Based Care Services Library System for the Dorothy M. Breene Library, by increasing the amount by $6,207 to
$17,748. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2007 through
September 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
#10 Authorize for the benefit of the Joint
Board of Licensure and Certification to enter into a contract with Compass
Systems & Programming Inc., Exeter, NH, for the upgrade of the licensing
database from Access 97 to Access 2003 in the amount of $2,600. Effective upon G&C approval through March 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
#11 Authorize to accept and place on file
the Biennial Report for 2007.
#12 Authorize Captain Tony J. Gagnon,
Manchester, 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.
#13 Authorize Captain Erik A. Fessenden,
Bow, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
#14 Authorize Major Shawn R. Burns,
Hampton, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH
Air National Guard. This officer meets
all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally,
morally, and professionally, qualified.
#15 Authorize to reclassify position
#10065, Maintenance Mechanic II, labor grade 12 to a Building and Grounds
Utility Person, labor grade 8 in the Adjutant General’s Department.
#16 Authorize Captain Sean P. Bennett,
Concord, 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.
#17 Authorize to enter into a lease renewal
agreement with General Growth Properties Inc., Concord, NH, for the lease of
space for the purpose of a recruiting storefront located at the Steeplegate Mall, Concord, NH, in the amount of
$202,653. Effective December 1, 2007
through November 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#18 Authorize
Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Program, the State Suggestion and
Extraordinary Services Award Evaluation Committee to award non-monetary
recognition to Chad M. Hayes for the Department of Transportation. Effective upon G&C approval.
#19 Authorize
Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Program, the State Suggestion and
Extraordinary Services Award Evaluation Committee to award a net sum of $1,500
to Mary Tirell of the Department of
Transportation. Effective
upon G&C approval.
#20 Authorize Bureau of Graphic Services to
enter into a contract with Xerox Corporation, Philadelphia, PA, to provide full
service repairs and maintenance for production copier equipment in an amount
not to exceed $260,351.92. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2009. 100% Agency Income.
#21 Authorize a
Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $740,000,000 to cover expenditures for
the Month of December 2007. (2)Further
authorize a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $626,322,256.59
for the Month of October and recommends the balance of $83,677,743.41 be
lapsed.
#22 Authorize
to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers authorized for Fiscal
year 2008 during the months of September and October 2007.
#23 Authorize Bureau of Graphic Services to
amend a contract with Offtech of Maine Inc., d/b/a AB
Dick Products Co., Westbrook, ME, (previously approved by G&C
on 7-18-07, item #17), to provide service and maintenance for one additional
piece of printing equipment located at 12 Hills Ave, Concord, NH, by increasing
the amount by $7,685.60 from $49,132.84 to $56,818.44. 100% Agency Income.
#24 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to
enter into a lease agreement with Candia South Branch Brook Holdings, LLC,
Candia, NH, for the Candia District Court construction in an amount not to
exceed $732,720. Effective December 12,
2007 through September 30, 2013. 100% Transfer Funds.
#25 Authorize Risk Management Unit to enter
into a contract with Delta Dental Plan of NH, Concord, NH, for the
administration of self-funded dental coverage for state employees and eligible
dependents for a total estimated price of $24,549,700, with administrative fees
accounting for $728,200. Effective
December 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.
#26 Authorize to accept and place on file
the Report and Findings of Councilor Beverly A. Hollingworth
with regard to making certain improvements to the University System’s plant and
facilities located at the University System of NH, Lee, NH.
#27 Authorize to reclassify position #41876 Maintenance Mechanic II, labor grade 12, to a Building
Services Supervisor, labor grade 11.
Effective upon G&C
approval.
#28 Authorize Risk Management Unit to
partially waive the State’s Workers Compensation lien related to Jerome
Clement. Liberty Mutual, serving as the
State’s Third Party Administrator of the State Employees’ Workers’ Compensation
Program at the time of injury, recommends that a partial waiver be
granted. Approval of this action will
allow $89,000 to be returned to the State funds.
#29 Authorize Risk Management Unit to
partially waive the State’s Workers Compensation lien related to Diane
Dupuis. Liberty Mutual, serving as the
State’s Third Party Administrator of the State Employees’ Workers’ Compensation
Program at the time of injury, recommends that a partial waiver be
granted. Approval of this action will
allow $25,000 to be returned to the State funds.
#30 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design
and Construction to enter into a contract with Daniel Hebert Inc., Colebrook,
NH, for renovation and moving of the dietary area at the Glencliff
Home for the Elderly, Benton, NH, for a price not to exceed $964,182. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the
amount of $41,818 for unanticipated expense for the renovation and moving of
the dietary area, bringing the total to $1,006,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 24, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#30A Authorize to enter into an agreement with
Employee Benefits Management Inc., Portland, ME, to administer Flexible
Spending Account plans for an estimated amount of $40,871 per year; and Health
Reimbursement Arrangement plans for state employees for an estimated amount of
$70,146.65 per year.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
#31 Authorize to award a Conservation
Number Plate Grant in the amount of $10,850 to the City of Concord. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
#32 Authorize Division of Arts to award
Organizational Support Project Planning Grants to the organizations as detailed
in letter dated November 8, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#33 Authorize Division of Arts to award
American Masterpieces: NH Inspirations Grants totaling $15,550 to the
organizations as detailed in letter dated November 8, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#33A Authorize Division of Arts to award two
year Operating Grants totaling $76,800 to the organizations as detailed in
letter dated November 8, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#34 Authorize to issue a warrant from funds
not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the
amount of $111,446 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds that
have escheated to the general fund.
JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#35 Authorize to enter into a lease
agreement with McCarthy Properties in the amount of $194,177.76 for office
space located at 57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH. Effective February 1, 2008 through January 31,
2013. 100% General Funds.
COMMISSION OF THE STATUS OF WOMEN
#36 Authorize to accept and place on file
the Biennial Report for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.
BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
#37 Authorize to accept and place on file
the Annual Report.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#38 Authorize to reappoint Michael K. Brown
as an Assistant Attorney General for a five year term effective December 11,
2007 through December 11, 2012.
#39 Authorize to reappoint Elizabeth J.
Baker as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $58,995, for a
five year term effective December 4, 2007 through December 4, 2012.
#40 Authorize to appoint Tracy M. Culberson
as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary of $63,994.44 effective upon G&C approval.
#41 Authorize to enter into sub-grants
totaling $26,658.40 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 14,
2007, for increased enforcement of NH’s underage drinking laws. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#42 Authorize to enter into a sub-grant
with NH Department of Justice in the amount of $48,183 to be used to support
ongoing J-ONE efforts being undertaken by the State of NH. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend a
sub-grant from the NH Department of Safety in the amount of $48,183 to be used
to support ongoing J-ONE efforts being undertaken by the State of NH. (3)Further authorize to amend a Cooperative
Project Agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research
(previously approved by G&C on 10-31-07, item
#49), to revise the original scope of work to focus on the development of the
statewide J-ONE information system, a joint priority of the NH Departments’ of
Justice and Safety. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#43 Authorize to accept and expend a grant
in the amount of $110,151 from the Administration for Children and Families,
United States Department of Health and Human Services, entitled Children’s
Justice Act Grant, to be utilized to improve the criminal justice’s response in
the handling of actual or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect in the
State. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#44 Authorize to establish one part-time
consultant for the purpose of hiring an investigator for allegations of elder
abuse fraud, violations of the Consumer Protection Act and to assist with other
investigative needs. (2)Further
authorize to budget and expend up to $40,000 from the Consumer Escrow Account
for the purpose of hiring a part-time investigator to investigate allegations
of elder abuse fraud, violations of the Consumer Protection Act and to assist
with other investigate needs. (3)Further
authorize to enter into a sole source contract
with Joseph F. Byron, Manchester, NH, to serve as a part-time investigator for
the purpose of investigating allegations of elder abuse fraud, violations for
the Consumer protection Act and to assist with other investigative needs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#45 Authorize to accept and expend a grant
in the amount of $143,177 from the National Institute of Justice to be utilized
in support of forensic services in NH.
(2)Further authorize to enter into a sub-grant with the NH Department of
Safety, Division of State Police, in the amount of $64,430 to assist the State
Police Crime Laboratory with forensic services.
(3)Further authorize to enter into a sub-grant with the NH Office of the
Chief Medical examiner, in the amount of $64,430 to assist in contract staffing
and equipment purchase. Effective upon G&C
approval through September 30, 2008.
100% Federal
Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#46 Authorize to accept and expend a
charitable trust grant from the PEW Charitable Trusts in the amount of $189,500
to develop, implement and support an online interactive training website for
election officials and voters.
(2)Further authorize to enter into a memorandum of understanding with
the Secretary of State to expend the amount of $23,970 for personnel and
technology costs associated with implementing and supporting an online
interactive web site for election officials and voters and to receive $19,760
from the Secretary of State from the federal Help America Vote Act funds for
personnel costs. (3)Further authorize to
establish part-time consultant positions to provide legal advice, election
polling place inspectors/evaluators, and research and training. (4)Further authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project
Agreement with the University of NH in the amount of $116,032 for the purpose
of assisting with the NH evaluation of on-line technology for election
officials training and voter education. Effective upon G&C approval through November
30, 2008. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#46A Authorize to appoint James T. Boffetti, as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary
level of $77,494.42 for a five year term effective November 28, 2007 through
November 29, 2012.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
#47 Authorize to accept and place on file
the 57th Biennial Report for the period of July 1, 2005 through June
30, 2007.
BANKING DEPARTMENT
#48 Authorize to exercise an amendment of a
current lease agreement with the Pasquale F. Alosa
Revocable Trust, of 7,680 square feet of office space located at 64B Old
Suncook Road, Concord, NH, by extending the expiration date from December 31,
2007 to December 31, 2008, and by increasing the rent of $84,480 to $99,840. 100% Bank Assessments.
PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION
#49 Authorize to continue membership and
participation in the Association of Racing Commissioners for the period of
January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, for an amount of $11,000. 89% General, 11% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
#50 Authorize to grant an annual salary
increment to Michael Vlacich, Director of the
Division of Economic Development, from Salary Group GG,
Step 4 ($78,879) to Salary Group GG, Step 5, maximum
($82,978). Effective December 1, 2007.
#51 Authorize Division of Parks and
Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into two sole source agreements with EnerNOC Inc.,
Boston, MA, to participate in a electricity Demand Response Program and Price
Response Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through November 30, 2012.
#52 Authorize DRED
and the Department of Environmental Services, Water Resource Council to surplus
at no cost to the state, by Easement Deed, vehicular and pedestrian access
rights over specific sections of state-owned roadways known as “Deadwater Road”, “Road 36-05”, “Cedar Stream Road” and
“First Road” to Gaston and Pauline Rodrigue, in
Pittsburg and Clarksville NH. (2)Further
authorize DRED and the Department of Environmental
Services, Water Resource Council to accept, by Easement Deed, vehicular and
pedestrian access rights over a specific section of roadway, known as “Deadwater Road” (“Road 36-00”), which is private, and
snowmobile and pedestrian rights over an existing recreational trail across
private land from Gaston and Pauline Rodrigue (“Rodrigue”), in Clarksville NH.
#53 Authorize Division
of Forests and Lands to convey a groundwater discharge zone easement at Shadow
Hill State Forest to the Town of Sutton for their new Middle School.
#54 Authorize Division of Forests and Lands
to enter into a contract with Horizons Engineering PLLC,
Littleton, NH, for completion of Phase I Environmental Assessments for Mittersill Tract #2012 in Franconia, NH, and for Sentinel
Mountain State Forest in Piermont NH in the amount of $2,500. Effective upon G&C approval through February 1, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
#55 Authorize Division
of Parks and Recreation to grant a utilities easement in perpetuity to Verizon,
for utilities required for the new “Gilson Pond Campground” at Monadnock State Park in Jaffrey, NH.
#56 Authorize Division of Parks and
Recreation to enter into a retroactive contract
amendment with the Seacoast Science Center Inc., Rye, NH, (previously approved
by G&C on 11-7-01, item #A), to provide public
services and facility management in the amount of $58,750, by extending the
completion date to June 30, 2008 from November 30, 2006. 100% Other Funds.
#57 Authorize Division of Parks and
Recreation to enter into a sole source contract
with Yankee Publishing, Dublin, NH, for online reservation services through the
Division’s websites. Effective
upon G&C approval through a period of one year
with the option to renew for an additional one-year period.
#58 Authorize Trails Bureau to enter into
Grant-in-Aid Trail Maintenance contracts (winter tail grooming) with the OHRV clubs in the total amount of $1,573,098.55. 100% Other Funds.
#59 Authorize Division of Travel and
Tourism Development to enter into a sole
source amendment with Rumbletree Inc., Portsmouth,
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-2-07, item
#54), for advertising and promotion services, by increasing the amount by
$100,020 from $7,597,000 to $7,697,020. 100% Other Funds.
#60 Authorize Division
of Parks and Recreation to enter into a sole
source contract with Southworth-Milton Inc.,
Scarborough, ME for repair service for two generators on top of Mt. Washington
in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Mt. Washington Funds.
#61 Authorize
Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to the Greater
Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $23,110 for their 2007/2008
out-of-state marking project under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#62 Authorize Division
of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to the Greater Portsmouth
Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $5,000 for their 2007/2008 in-state
marking project under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#63 Authorize Division
of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to Dover Main Street in the
amount of $5,000 for their 2007/2008 in-state marking project under the Joint
Promotional Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#64 Authorize Division of Travel and
Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter
dated November 28, 2007, in the total amount of $21,851 for their 2007/2008
out-of-state marking project under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval.
100% General
Funds.
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#65 Authorize to grant a sewer line
easement over a parcel of Fish and Game owned land in New Hampton to Patricia
Fazio for the purpose of future maintenance of a sewer line.
#65A Authorize to enter into, as Contingent
Grantee, a Conservation Easement from the Town of Weare
to the Piscataqua Watershed Association.
#65B Authorize to amend a Cooperative Project
Agreement with the University of NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #82), for continuation of the
Extension Wildlife Conservation Program, by increasing the amount by $50,569
from $190,000 to $240,569. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#66 Authorize to reclassify position #19496 State Geologist, labor grade 32 to an Administrator IV,
labor grade 33. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#67 Authorize to reclassify position #41225 Environmental Program Manager, labor grade 27 to Supervisor
VII, labor grade 28. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#68 Authorize to reclassify position
#42197, Paralegal I, labor grade 16 to Program Specialist I, labor grade
19. Effective upon G&C approval.
100% Federal
Funds.
#69 Authorize to reclassify position #18554
unclassified L, to Sanitary Engineer III, labor grade 31. Effective upon G&C approval.
100% Federal
Funds.
#70 Authorize to reclassify position
#12040, Water Pollution Sanitarian II, labor grade 19 to an Environmentalist
III, labor grade 23. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#71 Authorize to reclassify position #30247 Water Pollution Sanitarian II, labor grade 19 to an
Environmentalist III, labor grade 23.
Effective upon G&C
approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#72 Authorize to award grants to the
entities as detailed in letter dated November 14, 2007, for purposes of used
oil collection. Effective
upon G&C approval through November 29, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
#73 Authorize to enter into an agreement
with the Town of Exeter, NH to complete the Exeter’s Clean Water Campaign “Pet
Owners – Please Pick up Pet Waste” Education and Outreach Project, in the
amount of $12,500. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#74 Authorize to accept and expend a grant
in the amount of $40,000 with the US Fish & Wildlife Service for the
removal of the Merrimack Village Dam. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2008. Fiscal Committee approved.
#75 Authorize to accept and expend $270,300
from the Sawyer Lake Village District to perform spillway repairs to Sawyer
Lake Dam on a force account basis.
(2)Further authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
District for the repair of the outlet works of Sawyer Lake Dam. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds.
#76 Authorize the
Oil Fund Disbursement Board to accept and expend funds in the amount of
$460,000 for the purpose of oil import fee collection and contract audit
services. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#77 Authorize Oil Fund Disbursement Board
to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $1,300,000
for purposes of oil discharge cleanup. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
Fiscal Committee approved.
#78 Authorize to enter into an agreement
with the Town of Seabrook, NH, to complete the Seabrook Conservation
Commission’s Pet Waste Control Outreach Project in the amount of $5,880. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#79 Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive memorandum of
agreement with the Business Finance Authority, Concord, NH, for financial
services to assist DES with Brownfields Cleanup
Revolving Loan Fund loans for cleanup of publicly and privately owned hazardous
waste sites in the amount of $48,000.
Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#80 Authorize to award a grant to the Blue
Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc., Portsmouth, NH, to conduct marine
debris monitoring, reduction and education in the NH seacoast in the amount of
$37,727. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#81 Authorize to enter into a retroactive grant agreement with the
Town of Londonderry, NH, to fund a Household Hazardous Waste collection project
in the amount of $9,733.69. Effective
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
#82 Authorize to enter into a contract with
GeoInsight Inc., Manchester, NH, to perform site
investigation and remediation services at contaminated sites in the amount of
$700,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Other Funds.
#83 Authorize to approve a Supplemental
Loan Agreement with the Town of Jaffrey in the amount of $850,000 to finance
the River Street Water main Replacement project. Effective upon G&C approval.
#84 Authorize to pay 2008 membership dues
to The Environmental Council of the States, Washington, DC in the amount of
$8,000. Effective upon
G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#85 Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to a contract
with Camp, Dresser & McKee Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, item #74), for additional professional
engineering services associated with upgrading sludge processing facilities by
increasing the amount by $66,000 from $1,208,341 to $1,274,341. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds.
#86 Authorize Paul Rabuck
Revocable Trust’s request to remove a gazebo from within the 20 ft accessory
structure setback, retain the configuration of, and repair, the breakwater and
cantilevered pier accessed by a walkway, and replenish the existing perched
beach with 10 cubic yards of sand on frontage in Gilford on Lake Winnipesaukee.
#87 Authorize Joseph A. Christi’s request
to dredge sand from lakebed to restore water depths within a commercial marina
located in Tilton on Lake Winnisquam.
#88 Authorize John Packard’s request to
install an additional seasonal float connected to the existing pier/float by a
seasonal access walk to provide docking for an additional watercraft on
shoreline frontage on the Piscataqua River Channel.
#89 Authorize Eric Katz’s request to
construct a permanent pier with a ramp landing on a seasonal float to provide
water access on shoreline frontage on property located on the Piscataqua River.
#90 Authorize James Lamm’s
request to remove existing concrete block wall, install rock wall capped with a
compost filled fabric sock secured with live stakes, install two sets of stairs
to the river, and install rip rap on property located on the Lovell Rover in Ossipee.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#91 Authorize Bureau of Human Resource
Management to make a one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to
Peter Burnett, Attorney II, in the amount of $219.98 to compensate the employee
for wages that were not paid for the period of April 27, 2007 to Jun 7,
2007. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.
#92 Authorize Bureau of Human Resource Management
to make a one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Patricia Dean,
Medical Service Consultant II, in the amount of $113.65 to compensate the
employee for wages that were not paid for the period of May 20, 2007 to Jun 7,
2007. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
#93 Authorize Bureau of Human Resource
Management to make a one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to
Debra Kavanagh, Assistant Administrator, Division of
Children Youth and Families, in the amount of $1,517.80 to compensate the
employee for wages that were not paid for the period of May 10, 2007 to Jun 7,
2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#94 Authorize Bureau of Human Resource
Management to make a retroactive
one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Louise Jordan, Registered
Nurse III, Division for Juvenile Justice Services, in the amount of $3,425.58
to compensate the employee for wages that were mistakenly not paid from SFY 2006 and SFY 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#95 Bureau of Human Resource Management to make
a retroactive one-time payment from
State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Janet Shirley, Clerk IV, in the amount of
$106.50 to compensate the employee for wages that were not paid for the period
of May 15, 2007 to Jun 7, 2007. 25.5% General, 66% Federal, 8.5% Other
Funds.
#96 Bureau of Human Resource Management to
make a retroactive one-time payment
from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Sharon Wilcox, Senior Psychiatric Social
Worker, New Hampshire Hospital, in the amount of $122.71 to compensate the employee
for wages that were mistakenly not paid from SFY 2007
funds. 79% General, 21% Other Funds.
Office of Alcohol and Drug Policy
#97 Authorize to reclassify position #12266 Senior Policy Analyst, salary grade 26 to Administrator I,
salary grade 27. 60% General, 40% Federal
Funds.
Office of Business Operations
#98 Authorize to enter into an agreement
with Stebbins Spectacular Painting LLC, Keene, NH, for interior surface repair;
priming and painting at the Thayer Building, Concord, NH, in the amount of
$76,106.75. Effective
upon G&C approval through January 31, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#99 Authorize to make a single payment of
$12,000 to the NH Dental Society of Concord, NH, to provide comprehensive
support and treatment services for oral health care for elderly and adult
disabled persons. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#100 Authorize to make an annual sole source payment in the amount of
$12,000 to the Foundation for Healthy Communities, Concord, NH, to provide
annual support for statewide health care initiatives. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Division of Family Assistance
#101 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the
University System of NH, Durham, NH, to provide nutrition education programs in
the amount of $801,265. Effective retroactive to
October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#102 Authorize to reclassify position #19780 Program Specialist I, salary grade 19 to Training
Coordinator, salary grade 21. 50% Federal, 50% General
Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
#103 Authorize to reclassify position #19655
Secretary Typist II, salary grade 8 to Program Specialist IV, salary grade
25. 100% General Funds.
#104 Authorize to amend a contract with
Community Services Council of NH, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #177), to provide services to
homeless individuals by increasing the price by $21,591.60 from $218,097 to
$239,688.60. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#105 Authorize to amend a contract with
Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item
#187, amended on 10-17-07, item #95), to provide services to homeless
individuals by increasing the price by $78,483.64 from $792,764 to
$871,247.64. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#106 Authorize to amend a contract with
Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #176), to provide services to
homeless individuals by increasing the price by $65,538 from $662,000 to
$727,538. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#107 Authorize to amend a contract with
Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #167), to provide services to
homeless individuals by increasing the price by $47,992.33 from $484,771 to
$532,763.33. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#108 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action, Portsmouth,
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item
#384), to provide services to homeless individuals by increasing the price by
$10,625.47 from $107,328 to $117,953.47.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#109 Authorize to amend a contract with Nashua
Pastoral Care Center Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #152), to provide services to
homeless individuals by increasing the price by $15,840 from $160,000 to
$175,840. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#110 Authorize to amend a contract with The
Way Home, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 6-27-07, item #147), to provide services to homeless individuals by
increasing the price by $36,257.76 from $366,240 to $402,497.76. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Behavioral Health
#111 Authorize to amend a contract with the
Mental Health Center for Southern NH d/b/a CLM Center
for Life Management, Derry, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 6-13-07, item #363), to improve the quality, timeliness, accuracy, and
completeness of data submitted, by increasing the price by $15,266 from $42,107
to $57,373. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#112 Authorize to amend a contract with the
Lakes Region Mental Health Center Inc., d/b/a GENESIS Behavioral Health,
Laconia, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
6-13-07, item #369), to improve the quality, timeliness, accuracy, and
completeness of data submitted, by increasing the price by $11,683 from $15,107
to $26,790. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#113 Authorize to amend a contract with the
Community Council of Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 6-13-07, item #366), to improve the quality, timeliness, accuracy, and
completeness of data submitted, by increasing the price by $3,871 from $386,426
to $390,297. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#114 Authorize to amend a contract with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved
by G&C on 6-13-07, item #365), to improve the
quality, timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data submitted, by
increasing the price by $22,197 from $51,687 to $73,884. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#115 Authorize to amend a contract with Riverbend Community Mental Health Inc., Concord, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item
#368), to improve the quality, timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data
submitted, by increasing the price by $15,266 from $135,107 to $150,373. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#116 Authorize to amend a contract with West
Central Services Inc., d/b/a West Central Behavioral Health, Lebanon, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item
#201), to improve the quality, timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data
submitted, by increasing the price by $9,346 from $214,789 to $224,135. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#117 Authorize to amend a contract with
Seacoast Mental Health Center Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #364), to improve the quality,
timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data submitted, by increasing the
price by $23,755 from $253,155 to $276,910.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#118 Authorize to amend a contract with The
Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #367), to improve the quality,
timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data submitted, by increasing the
price by $3,155 from $661,053 to $664,168.
Effective upon G&C approval
through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#119 Authorize to amend a contract with
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Strafford County Inc., d/b/a
Community Partners of Strafford County, Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #370), to improve the quality,
timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data submitted, by increasing the
price by $4,475 from $420,107 to $424,582.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#120 Authorize Bureau of Disease Control and
Health Statistics, Health Statistics Section, Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance System Program, to exercise a contract renewal option with Macro
International Inc., Burlington, VT, (previously approved by G&C
on 1-11-06, item #49, amended on 11-29-06, item #80), to provide telephone
survey services, by increasing the price by $250,900 from $468,255 to $719,155,
and by extending the completion date from February 15, 2008 to March 31, 2009. 99% Federal, 1% Other Funds.
#121 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with
Caitlin L. Dulac, Bristol, NH, to receive
reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment
Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
#122 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Community Public Health Development Section to retroactively extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to
December 31, 2007 for Cities Readiness Initiative funds already provided to the
list of All Health Hazards Regions fiscal agents to be effective June 30, 2007,
(previously approved by G&C on 2-7-07, item #71).
#123 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to enter into an agreement
with Headrest, Lebanon, NH, to provide Hotline services to individuals asking
for assistance with alcohol and other drug abuse crisis situations or
individuals needing referral to treatment services in an amount not to exceed
$10,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#124 Authorize Bureau of Prevention Services,
Nutrition and Health Promotion Section, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
for Women, Infants, and Children to amend an agreement with Starling
Consulting, Inc., d/b/a Greg Starling
Consulting, Olympia, WA, (previously approved by G&C
on 6-27-07, item #237), by reassigning the contract with CQuest
America Inc., Springfield, II, who will maintain continuity by providing
technical services for hosting the NH WCI Program’s
integrated benefits management system. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2012.
#125 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with
Community Health Access Network, Newmarket, NH, to
provide Perinatal Client Data Form Information
Technology assistance in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#126 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Community Public Health Development Section, to exercise a sole source contract renewal option
with the City of Manchester Health Department, Manchester, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 10-9-02, item #81, amended on
10-22-03, item #64, amended on 10-5-05, item #94), to provide a broad range of
public health emergency preparedness and response activities, by increasing the
price by $1,151,408 from $3,710,579 to $4,861,987, and by extending the
completion date to August 30, 2009, retroactive
to August 31, 2007. 85.5% Federal, 14.5% General Funds.
#127 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Community Public Health Development Section, to enter into an
agreement with JSI Research and Training Institute
Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, to provide technical
assistance and logistical support to improve local capabilities and capacities
to prepare for, and respond to, public health emergencies and threats in an
amount not to exceed $258,365. Effective upon G&C approval through
August 30, 2009. 85.5% Federal, 14.5% General Funds.
#128 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Community Public Health Development Section to enter into an
agreement with JSI Research & Training Institute
Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, to devlelop
and provide training programs for the purpose of improving the knowledge,
skills and abilities of regional planning partners related to public health
emergency preparedness and response in an amount not to exceed $198,696. Effective upon G&C approval through August 30, 2009. 85.5%
Federal, 14.5% General Funds.
#129 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend an agreement with Ammonoosuc Community Health Services Inc., Littleton, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item
#180), to provide primary care services with integrated behavioral and/or oral
health services, by increasing the price by $50,000 from $358,887 to
$408,887. 89% General, 11% Federal Funds.
#130 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend an agreement with White
Mountain Community Health Center, Conway, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #179), to provide primary care
services with integrated behavioral and/or oral health services, by increasing
the price by $50,000 from $214,510 to $264,510.
89% General,
11% Federal Funds.
#131 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend an agreement with Valley
Regional Healthcare Inc., Claremont, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #273), to provide primary care
services with integrated behavioral and/or oral health services, by increasing
the price by $50,000 from $263,550 to $313,550.
89% General,
11% Federal Funds.
#132 Authorize Bureau of Community Health
Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to amend an agreement with Manchester
Community Health Center, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #176), to provide primary care
services with integrated behavioral and/or oral health services, by increasing
the price by $50,000 from $301,763 to $351,763.
89% General,
11% Federal Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#133 Authorize to enter into an agreement with
Southern NH Services on behalf of the NH Community Action Association,
Manchester, NH, to provide quality Early Learning Opportunity Initiative
Services for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Effective January 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30,
2009. 100% General Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
#134 Authorize to compensate Desirae Brooks, a Mental Health Worker in the Patient Care
Services area, for time lost while recovering from a work-related injury.
#135 Authorize to compensate Pamela Lorden, a Mental Health Worker in the Patient Care Services
area, for time lost while recovering from a work-related injury.
#136 Authorize to compensate James Graham, a
Mental Health Worker in the Patient Care Services area, for time lost while
recovering from a work-related injury.
#137 Authorize to compensate William McKenzie,
a Mental Health Worker in the Patient Care Services area, for time lost while
recovering from a work-related injury.
Glencliff Home
#137A Authorize to establish a trust account to
benefit the Resident Council at Glencliff Home with
Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, Woodsville, NH.
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#138 Authorize a retroactive increase of $7,116.72 in the annual salary of Barry E.
Conway, salary grade GG, from $82,978 to
$90,094.72. Effective July 6, 2007. (2)Further authorize an increase of $4,218.24
in the annual salary of Barry E. Conway, salary grade GG,
from $90,094.72 to $94,312.96. Effective
December 28, 2007. (3)Further authorize
an increase of $3,265.60 in the annual salary of Barry E. Conway, salary grade GG, from $94,312.96 to $97,578.56. Effective January 4, 2008.
#139 Authorize to exercise a retroactive renewal option with Lakes
Region General Healthcare Foot Clinic, Laconia, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-5-05, #B), to provide foot clinic services to
the Homes residents in the amount of $51,000.
Effective October 5, 2007 through October 5, 2009. 33% Federal, 40% Agency Income, 27% General Funds.
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
#140 Authorize to award a
$80,500 grant to the University of NH for the purpose of granting scholarships
to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected
for scholarships on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#141 Authorize to award a $14,000 grant to Hesser College for the purpose of granting scholarships to
NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected
for scholarships on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#142 Authorize to award a $6,000 grant to
Colby-Sawyer College for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents
who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for
scholarships on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#143 Authorize to award a $29,000 grant to
Keene State College for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents
who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships
on the basis of financial need or merit.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#144 Authorize to award a $5,000 grant to
McIntosh College for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who
have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships on
the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#145 Authorize a renewal option with Measured
Progress Inc., Dover, NH (previously approved by G&C
on 12-1-04, item #78, amended on 8-31-05, item #137, amended on 11-15-06, item
#138, amended on 8-22-07, item #239), to administer the NHEIAP
Alternative Assessment, maintain the School District Profile, and run
educational accountability reports in an amount not to exceed $1,530,244. (2)Further authorize to reduce from 25% to
7.5% the percentage of the total contract price to be withheld until the
satisfactory completion of all services, including acceptance of all reports
and the receipt of the detailed listing of expenses incurred for the contract
period. Effective upon
G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 86% General, 14% Federal Funds.
#146 Authorize to make a sole source grant to the University of NH, Institute on Disability
in the amount of $500,000 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 to exercise a renewal
option on this grant for up to three additional fiscal years in accordance with
the grant award, subject to contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms
therein. (3)Further authorize payment
for services rendered and approved on the basis of invoices which are supported
by a summary of activities that have taken place in accordance with the terms
of the contract, along with a detailed listing of expenses incurred in lieu of
withholding 25% of the total value of the grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#147 Authorize Bureau of Special Education to
contract with McCarthy Properties, Wareham, MA, a sole proprietor, to provide
space for Due Processing Hearings of Special Education complaints, for a total
cost of $92,400.12. Effective December
18, 2007 through December 17, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#148 Authorize to budget and expend carry
forward funds in the amount of $376,555.55 from the Department of Education for
the Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
Fiscal Committee approved.
#149 Authorize to enter into a contract with
Judy Ullman, Portsmouth, NH, School Improvement
Coach, to provide support and technical assistance in English Language arts to
selected schools and districts to raise student achievement to meet state
performance targets in an amount not to exceed $22,500. (2)Further authorize to
exercise a renewal option on this grant for up to two additional fiscal years,
subject to contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#150 Authorize to enter into a contract with
Elizabeth Erickson, Georges Mills, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide
support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts
designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH
educators in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
(2)Further authorize to exercise a renewal option on this grant for up
to two additional fiscal years, subject to contractor’s acceptable performance
of the terms therein. Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#151 Authorize to enter into a contract with
Christine Chase, Manchester, NH, to provide technical assistance in Reading
Recovery training in selected schools, and districts to raise student
achievement to meet state performance targets, in an amount not to exceed
$35,000. (2)Further authorize to
exercise a renewal option on this grant for up to two additional fiscal years,
subject to contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#152 Authorize to enter into a contract with
Christine Downing, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and
technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in
need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an
amount not to exceed $50,000. (2)Further
authorize to exercise a renewal option on this grant for up to two additional
fiscal years, subject to contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms
therein. Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#153 Authorize to enter into a contract with
Shirley Smith, Northwood, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and
technical assistance in English Language arts and/or reading to selected
schools and districts to raise student achievement to meet state performance
targets in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (2)Further authorize to exercise a
renewal option on this grant for up to two additional fiscal years, subject to
contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#154 Authorize to enter into a contract with
Kathryn Treamer, Lancaster, NH, School Improvement
Coach, to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools
and districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional
development to NH educators in an amount not to exceed $5,000. (2)Further authorize to exercise a renewal
option on this grant for up to two additional fiscal years, subject to
contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#155 Authorize to make a sole source grant to Evergreen Educational Consulting LLC, sole
proprietor, Jericho, VT, to conduct the evaluation of the NH-RESPONDS grant in
the amount of $126,761. (2)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 contractor’s
acceptable performance of the terms therein.
(3)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 June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#156 Authorize to hold an awards banquet to
recognize the NH Teacher of the Year and the NH Teacher of the Year Finalists,
the NH Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Recipients, and the NH Milken National Educator, for a cost not to exceed
$5,532. (2)Further authorize to enter
into a contract with Celebrations Distinctive Catering, Bedford, NH, to provide
the necessary conference facilities, and food service for the banquet for up to
150 attendees on December 6, 2007 in an amount not to exceed $5,532. 100% Other Funds.
#157 Authorize to grant funds in accordance
with the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act to Strafford County
Department of Corrections to assist in the operation of their approved
vocational education programs for male offenders in the amount of $15,260. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#158 Authorize to grant funds in accordance
with the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act to Strafford County
Department of Corrections to assist in the operation of their approved
vocational education programs for female offenders in the amount of
$10,208. Effective
upon G&C approval through November 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#159 Authorize to grant funds in accordance
with the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act to Merrimack County
Department of Corrections, Boscawen, NH, to assist in the operation of their
approved vocational education programs in the amount of $11,514. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
#160 Authorize to accept and place on file the
annual report for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.
NH LOTTERY COMMISSION
#161 Authorize
to accept and place on file the annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2007.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#162 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Harry-O Electrical Corp., Loudon, NH
(previously approved by G&C on 8-23-06, item
#106A, amended on 6-13-07, item #480), for office renovations electrical work,
by increasing the amount by $34,736 from $183,156 to $217,892, and by extending
the end date from November 30, 2007 to February 20, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.
#163 NOT USED
#164 Authorize Division of State Police to
accept and expend a $84,430.88 grant from the NH
Highway Safety Agency entitled “NH State Police Enforcement Patrols” for the
purpose of conducting enforcement patrols when violations are felt to be most
prevalent throughout the state. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 15, 2008. 100% Transfers from Other
Agencies. Fiscal Committee approved.
#165 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
$311,167. Effective
upon G&C approval through August 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#166 Authorize Division of Administration to
accept and expend a $136,400 grant known as “Dyed Fuel Evasion Enforcement
Project” from the Federal Highway Administration for the purpose of creating a
Federal/State dyed fuel enforcement initiative.
(2)Further authorize to increase the vehicle fleet by two vehicles to
support the new Dyed Fuel Evasion Enforcement Project being instituted by this
grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#167 Authorize Division of Safety Services to
accept and expend $226,851.20 in additional funds from a financial agreement
between the US Department of Homeland Security/United States Coast Guard and
the State of NH to carry out the State Recreational Boating Safety Program
objectives. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#168 Authorize Division
of State Police to create a part-time Criminalist I position to process
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) samples in an
effort to decrease the backlog of samples awaiting analysis. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend
funds to be received as part of a “Cooperative Agreement” with the Department
of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National
Institute of Justice in the amount of $46,000 to improve the laboratory’s
ability to process convicted offender samples and enter the profiles into CODIS in a timely manner.
Effective upon G&C
approval through September 30, 2008.
100% Federal
Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#169 Authorize Division of State Police to
accept and expend a $75,696.65 grant from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled
“NH State Police DWI Patrols” for the purpose of
conducting DWI enforcement patrols on weekend and
holiday evenings. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 15, 2008. 100% Transfers from other Agencies. Fiscal Committee approved.
#170 Authorize Division of State Police to
enter into a contract with G.W. Brooks & Son
Inc., Freedom, NH, for snow removal at the Troop E building in Tamworth in the
amount of $11,710. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 90% Highway, 10% Turnpike Funds.
#171 Authorize Division of State Police to
enter into a contract with Kearsarge Party Rentals
LLC, Concord, NH, for snow removal at State Police Special Services and Troop
D, Concord, in an amount not to exceed $6,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 81% Highway, 19% Turnpike
Funds.
#172 Authorize the application permit of The Oakledge Association located on Sunapee Lake in Sunapee,
NH, for a congregate mooring field, for the renewal of 29 moorings plus an
additional 2 moorings for a total of 31 moorings.
#173 Authorize Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with the Town of Freedom for the purpose of activities associated with
enhancing local all-hazard planning in the amount of $6,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#174 Authorize Division of State Police to
enter into a contract with Contel Construction Inc.,
Manchester, NH, for snow removal at Troop A in Epping and at Troop B in Milford
in the amount of $13,450. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 90.5% Highway, 9.5% Turnpike Funds.
#175 Authorize Division of Administration to
enter into a contract with Xerox Corporation, Boston, MA, for maintenance of
the Xerox copier/printer in an amount not to exceed $42,400.02. Effective December 1, 2007 through June 30,
2009. 100% Highway Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#176 Authorize to retroactively process payments from the previous fiscal year in the
amount of $12,395.16 to Iron Age Corporation, Chicago, IL.
#177 Authorize to accept and place on file the
Monthly Equipment Acquisition Plan status report for the period ending October
31, 2007.
#178 Authorize Bureau of Aeronautics to
continue membership with the National Association of State Aviation Officials,
Silver Spring, MD, and pay membership dues of $8,022.75. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#179 Authorize Bureau of Right of Way to
reclassify position #20066 Engineering Technician IV, labor
grade 19, to Licensed Land Surveyor, Labor grade 27.
#180 Authorize Bureau of Right of Way to pay
various owners $1,457,216.60 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for
amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from October 11, 2007
through November 2, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval.
#181 Authorize Bureau of Right of Way
Contemplated Award List for amounts less than $5,000 for the sum total of
$70,352.83 for the period extending from July 1, 2007 through September 30,
2007.
#182 Authorize Bureau of Rail & Transit to
enter into agreements with a total amount not to exceed $425,080 to provide
vehicles through the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Mobility Program, to
the nonprofit agencies as detailed in letter dated November 6, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through the life of the equipment to be
purchased. 100% Federal Funds.
#183 Authorize Bureau of Rail & Transit to
amend a retroactive contract with
Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #395), for transportation
services, by increasing the amount by $101,628 from $442,472 to $544,100. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30,
2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#184 Authorize Bureau of Highway Design to
amend a contract with Clough, Harbour &
Associates LLP, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 12-1-04, item #104), for highway design consultant engineering services for
various highway projects statewide, by extending the completion date from
December 1, 2007 through June 1, 2008.
#185 Authorize Bureau of Highway Design to
amend a contract with Wilbur Smith Associates, Portland, ME, and New Haven, CT,
(previously approved by G&C on 12-17-03, item
#112), for the corridor study of transportation safety needs for NH 3A in the
City of Manchester and the Towns of Hooksett and Bow, by extending the
completion date from November 30, 2007 to September 30, 2008.
#186 Authorize Bureau of Highway Design to
amend a contract with PB Americas, Incorporated,
Manchester, NH, and Boston, MA, (previously approved by G&C
on 1-15-03, item #135), for the study of improvements to the US 1 Bypass in the
City of Portsmouth, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2007 to
October 1, 2008.
#187 Authorize Bureau of Highway Maintenance
to exercise a contract renewal option with Capital Cleaning Contractors Inc. of
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item
#190), for janitorial services at the District 4 Office building in the amount
of $13,900. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.
#188 Authorize Bureau of Highway Maintenance
to enter into a contract with Casella Waste Management Inc., d/b/a Northeast
Waste, White River Jct., VT, for providing and maintaining portable chemical
toilets at the Lebanon Welcome Center in the amount of $6,720. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.
#189 Authorize Bureau of Highway Maintenance
to exercise a contract renewal option with Hometown Forecast Services Inc.,
Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
11-29-06, item #117), for providing statewide weather forecasting services in
the amount of $17,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
April 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.
#190 Authorize Bureau of Environment to enter
into two prequalified, low bid, cost-based contracts for a combined total of
$300,000 with: (1)University of Maine,
Farmington, ME, for $16,000; and (2)Monadnock
Archaeological Consulting LLC, Stoddard, NH, for $140,000 to undertake certain
cultural resource investigations involving pre-contact, Native American
archaeological studies for transportation purposes. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009.
#191 Authorize to expend up to $8,000 for
expenses of finalist candidates for the position of Commissioner to travel to
NH for interviews. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#192 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Systematics Inc., Westborough, MA, for the purchase,
relocation, reinstallation and upgrade of the Departments tax filing system in
the amount of $140,060.33. (2)Further
authorize an advance payment in the amount of $70,030.16 to Systematics
Inc., in accordance with the terms of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2009. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#193 Authorize to enter into a contract with MHM Correctional Services Inc., Vienna, VA, for the
purposes of providing residential treatment unit and outpatient psychiatric
services for NHDOC inmates and inpatient services for
State inmates and non-adjudicated residents of the Secure Psychiatric Unit in
the amount not to exceed $15,192,515.
Effective January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.
Requested
Tuition Total: $62,902.30