GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA

State House, Concord, New Hampshire

December 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m.

#1 CONSENT CALENDAR - DONATIONS:

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

A. Authorize to accept two Christmas Trees to be placed at the Bridges House on Mountain Road and the State House, Concord, NH. The trees are being donated by Beloin Tree Farm from Colebrook, NH, with an approximate value of $130.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

B. Authorize the Division of Economic Development to receive private spnsorship0 support for business recruitment at as value of approximately $12,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012.

ADJUTANT GENERAL

C. Authorize to accept donations of low voltage lighting, washer and dryer, training, pens, bricks and engraving, and computer services in the amount of $4,392.28 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

New Hampshire Hospital

D. Authorize to accept donations from contributors as detailed in letter dated November 4, 2010, in the amount of $1,141.63, for the period of July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.

E. Authorize to accept nonmonetary donations as detailed in letter dated November 4, 2010, for the period of July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

F. Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, Services for Blind and Visually Impaired, to accept a donation in the amount of $100.

G. Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, Services for Blind and Visually Impaired, to accept a donation in the amount of $100 in memory of Alma Langlois and $100 in memory of E. Chester “Chet” Wilson.

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#2 Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of an industrial facility by the Business Finance Authority for the Canam Steel Corporation located in Claremont, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-I:9 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

#3 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Rollinsford, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of assisting Green View Technologies LLC with a business expansion activity. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

#4 Authorize to amend a grant to the Town of Nelson, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-13-10, item #9), for assisting the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music pay for furnishings and equipment and working capital associated with a newly constructed Community Auditorium and Learning Center, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2011 from December 31, 2010. No additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.

#5 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Hampton, NH, in the amount of $400,000 for the purpose of assisting a business, SleepNet Corporation, with business expansion activities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

#6 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Haverhill, NH, in the amount of $500,000, for acquisition of the Opera House. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

#7 Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Lancaster, NH, in the amount of $500,000, for acquisition and rehabilitation of McKee Inn. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING

#8 Authorize to amend a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University System of NH, Durham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-9-09, item #7), for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA – State Energy Program – USNH Energy Efficiency Building Projects, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2010 to April 1, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (ARRA – SEP).

#9 Authorize to enter into a contract with The National Infrastructure Institute, Portsmouth, NH, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA – Energy Assurance Program for a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, in the amount of $64,996. Effective upon G&C approval through August 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (ARRA – EA).

#10 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Thomas J. Duffy, Concord, NH, for the purpose of providing data analysis and reports associated with the operation of NH’s State Data Center, in the amount of $10,000. Effective January 3, 2011 through September 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#11 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program, in the amount of $49,210. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#12 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program, in the amount of $49,523. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#13 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program, in the amount of $55,653. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#14 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program, in the amount of $59,612. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#15 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program, in the amount of $39,773. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#16 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services, Manchester, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program, in the amount of $58,959. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#16A Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Horizon Residential Energy Services NH LLC, Concord, NH, to assist OEP in performing Quality Assurance inspections to insure meeting the OEP’s stated goal of inspecting 10% of all completed units in the low-income Weatherization Program, in the amount not to exceed $38,133. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

#17 Authorize to exercise a sole source contract renewal with MultiProcess Computer Corporation, Windham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #18B), for Financial Responsibility Imaging System software maintenance, by increasing the value by $120,000 from $297,500 to $417,500. Effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. 100% Other Funds. The Agency Class 027 used by the Department of Safety to reimburse DoIT for this maintenance service is 100% Highway Funds.

#18 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with AK Associates Inc., Derry, NH, to provide emergency restoration services for the State Police Valor Computer Aided Dispatch / Records Management System / Mobile Field Reporting System, in the amount of $40,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 6, 2011. 100% Other Funds. The Agency Class 027 used by the Department of Safety to reimburse DoIT for this maintenance service is 100% Highway Funds.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

#19 Authorize Lieutenant Colonel Paul N. Loiselle, Falmouth, ME, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

#20 Authorize Major Darik C. Day, New Gloucester, ME, be confirmed for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.

#21 Authorize Captain Dennis D. Jones, Nashua, NH, be confirmed for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

#22 Authorize Lieutenant Colonel David R. Routhier, Grafton, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

#23 Authorize Brian S. Fisher, Madbury, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.

#24 Authorize Luis N. Maldonado, Concord, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

#25 Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Century Mechanical Inc., Concord, NH, for the Chiller upgrades and mechanical improvements at 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $594,999. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $64,500 for unanticipated expenses, bringing the total to $659,499. Effective upon G&C approval through April 29, 2011. 100% Capital Funds.

#26 Authorize to reclassify position #10103 Administrative Assistant II, labor grade 19, to a Paralegal II, labor grade 19. 100% General Funds.

#27 Authorize to enter into a contract with Life Insurance Company, Worthington, OH, for the employer-paid life insurance provided to full time employees, in the amount of approximately $643,500. Effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015. Approximately 40% General, 16% Federal, and 44% Other Funds.

#28 Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Raymond S. Burton with regard to the financing of certain capital expenditures as well as the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness in connection with Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, NH.

#29 Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor John D. Shea with regard to the financing of certain capital improvements and the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness in connection with Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH and The Holderness School, Plymouth, NH.

#30 Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor John D. Shea with regard to the financing of certain existing indebtedness in connection with Proctor Academy, Andover, NH.

#31 Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora Pignatelli with regard to the financing of certain new capital equipment in connection with Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua, NH.

#32 Authorize that excess Working Capital Warrant from the month of October of $200,321,496 be transferred to Working Capital Warrant for the month of November. (2)Further authorize a Working Capital Warrant for the month of January in the amount of $500,000 to cover expenditures.

#33 Authorize to extend the temporary full-time position of Administrator IV, (previously approved by G&C on 11-4-09, item #9B), through December 31, 2012. 100% Capital Funds.

#34 Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a three-month holdover amendment with Sal’s Kitchen Realty, Lawerence, MA, to provide courtroom and office space for the Milford District Court in an amount not to exceed $15,820.05. Effective January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011. 100% Transfer Funds – transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies.

#35 Authorize to enter into a contract with Tri State Fire Protection LLC, Nashua, NH, for fire alarm system testing and maintenance services at forty-three state buildings, in an amount not to exceed $250,645.76. Effective January 16, 2011 through January 15, 2014. 31.6% General, 68.4% Transfer Funds.

#36 Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a long term lease agreement with Monadnock Development Corporation, Keene, NH, for office and courtroom space for the Keene District Court and the Cheshire County Superior and Probate Court, in an amount not to exceed $8,369,510. Effective December 8, 2010 through June 27, 2027. 100% Transfer Funds – transfer from AOC.

#37 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Rowley Agency Inc., Concord, NH, for commercial property, general liability and umbrella insurance for the Franklin, Derry and Jaffrey District Courthouses, in an amount not to exceed $16,659. Effective upon G&C approval through January 14, 2014. 100% Transfer Funds – AOC.

#37A Authorize to amend an existing contract with CIBER Inc., Greenwood Village, CO, at no additional cost to provide the State of NH’s NH FIRST Enterprise Resource Planning project with Warrantee support by extending the contract ending term for three months from December 30, 2010 to March, 31, 2011.

#37B Authorize a new chapter of the Manual of Procedures, DAS MOP 2100 – Identification of State Vehicles. Effective upon G&C approval.

#37C Authorize revision to the provisions of Chapter MOP 2700 of the Manual of Procedures, MOP 2700 – NH FIRST Implementation, Utilization, Polices and User Instructions, as detailed in letter dated November 30, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval.

STATE TREASURY

#38 Authorize to accept and place on file the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

#39 Authorize to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $126,598 and the Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $126,597.46 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.

#40 Authorize to award an unconditional state guarantee of principal and interest on a proposed line of credit note for the Pease Development Authority in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $2.5 million to be outstanding at any time. (2)Further authorize to amend the Reimbursement agreement between the Authority and the State relative to issuance of stated obligations of the Authority.

#41 Authorize to fill an Assistant Treasurer position effective January 1, 2011 at Grade DD, Step 1, and annual salary of $59,469.

#42 Authorize to enter into a contract (Credit Agreement) with US Bank, N.A., New York, NY, for access to a $50,000,000 Commercial Paper Liquidity Facility, in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Effective December 15, 2010 to December 14, 2013. (2)Further authorize to execute the Fee Letter pursuant to the Credit Agreement above. (3)Further authorize an amendment to the agreement with Treasury’s commercial paper dealer (Barclay’s) to reflect the replacement of Helaba Bank with US Bank, N.A. (4)Further authorize an amendment to the agreement with Treasury’s issuing and paying agent/trustee (Deutsche Bank) to reflect the replacement of Helaba Bank with US Bank, N.A.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

#43 Authorize to amend an operating grant to the NH Music Festival, Center Harbor (previously approved by G&C on 1-13-10, item #31), by reducing the amount by $791 from $11,300 to $10,509. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#44 Authorize to amend an operating grant awarded to the Pontine Theatre, Portsmouth (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #16), by reducing the amount by $490 from $7,000 to $6,510. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#45 Authorize to amend an operating grant awarded to the Monadnock Music, Peterborough (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #23), by reducing the amount by $840 from $12,000 to $11,160. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#46 Authorize to amend operating grants awarded to the organizations as detailed in letter dated September 29, 2010, (previously approved by G&C on 12-9-09, item #27), by reducing the amounts as reflected. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#47 Authorize to retroactively amend a sole source contract with Progressive Technology Federal Systems Inc., Bethesda, MD, (previously amended by G&C on 8-19-09, item #38), for the digital archiving and capturing solution for born-digital state of NH publications, by increasing the amount by $21,522.30 to $88,150.10, and by extending the end date to June 30, 2011. Effective July 1, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

#48 Authorize the Division of Arts to enter into a service agreement with Nathan Desesso, Scarborough, ME, to create a work of art for the Hampton Beach State Park Redevelopment Project in the amount of $8,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Percent For Arts Fund.

#49 Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant to the Town of Wilton in the amount of $9,856.80. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.

#50 Authorize to award Conservation Number Plate Grants totaling $49,978 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 5, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.

#51 Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant to Portsmouth Historical Society in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.

#51A Authorize the State Library contract for Conant Metal Light, for restoration of three 1895 exterior light fixtures in the amount of $4,470. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.

NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

#52 Authorize to accept and place on file the annual report for FY 2010.

ATTORNEY GENERAL

#53 Authorize to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $157,022 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, Sexual Assault Services Program, to be utilized to improve the state’s response to victims of sexual assault in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. (2)Further authorize to enter into a sub grant with the agencies as detailed in letter dated October 25, 2010, from the Sexual Assault Services Program award, for the purpose of providing services for victims of sexual assault in NH, totaling $149,171. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#54 Authorize to transfer FY 2011 appropriations in the amount of $26,029 in the National Institute of Justice Federal FY 2011 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to be utilized in support of forensic services in NH. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend an additional amount of $94,954 from the National Institute of Justice Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to be utilized in support of forensic services in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#55 Authorize to enter into a sub grant with the Hillsborough County Human Services, in the amount of $25,228 from the 2009 ARRA, Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purpose of assisting in the establishment of a new victim advocate position at HCHS. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

#56 Authorize to enter into a sub grant with the Administrative Office of the Courts, totaling $18,000 from the previously accepted 2009 ARRA, Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

#57 Authorize to enter into a sub grant in the amount of $262,860 with Keystone Hall, utilizing funds from the US Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Family-Based Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for the purpose of funding residential substance abuse treatment for justice-involved women with children. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

#58 Authorize to enter into sub grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 23, 2010, totaling $630,500 from the Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purposes of providing services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2012. (2)Further authorize to enter into sub grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 23, 2010, totaling $172,690 from the previously budgeted FY 2009 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purpose of providing services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2012. (3)Further authorize to enter into sub grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 23, 2010, totaling $42,154 from the previously budgeted FY 2008 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purpose of providing services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#58A Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, in the amount of $10,807.25 funded by the 2009 OVC Services to Families of Homicide Victims in Rural Areas Cooperative Agreement Grant Award to support contracted services in needs assessment and program evaluation relevant to the Department of Justice, Office of Victim/Witness Assistance. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#58B Authorize to enter into a contract with Attorney David F. Conley, Concord, NH, for the purpose of serving as a Hearing Officer on an as needed basis for appeals before any of the environmental councils of the Department of Environmental Services, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Agency Income.

#58C Authorize to enter into a contract with Attorney Stephen J. Judge, Manchester, NH, for the purpose of serving as a Hearing Officer on an as needed basis for the Department of Banking Administrative Hearings, in an amount not to exceed $61,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Agency Income.

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

#59 Authorize the Commissioners appointment of Deborah L. Stone to be the Assistant Property and Casualty Actuary at an annual salary of $83,917, which equates to Step 5 of salary group FF, effective January 3, 2011. 100% Insurance Assessment Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

#60 Authorize to renew a lease agreement with Concord Business Center/Lighthouse Trust, Concord, NH, which provides 3,000 square feet of storage space located at 126 C Hall Street, Concord, NH, in the amount of $87,924. Effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015. 100% Workers Comp Funds.

NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

#61 Authorize to continue/extend four positions in a temporary status until December 17, 2011, with an estimated cost of $56,493. 100% Federal Funds.

#62 Authorize to enter into a contract with RWN Property Services, North Conway, NH, for rooftop snow removal services at NHES, in the amount of $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#63 Authorize to enter into a contract with Scott Brochu d/b/a Scott Brochu’s New England Roofing, Rochester, NH, for rooftop snow removal services at NHES’s Portsmouth and Somersworth offices, in the amount of $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

#64 Authorize to accept and place on file the annual report for the state fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.

NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSION

#65 Authorize to enter into a lease agreement with Gerald P. McCarthy Properties for the property at 57 Regional Drive, Concord, in the amount of $497,660.40. Effective March 1, 2011 through February 28, 2016. 100% Liquor Funds.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

#66 Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $400,000 to the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development, Division of Economic Development, to partner with Lakes Region Community College and Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative to expand the energy efficiency workforce training program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.

#67 Authorize to award funds in the amount of $2,000,000 to the NH Housing Finance Authority, to implement the Greener Homes program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.

#68 Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 to the NH Community Loan Fund, to provide energy efficiency retrofits for manufactured homes in resident-owned communities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.

#69 Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 to the NH Business Finance Authority, to expand and administer loans to NH businesses to increase energy efficiency. (2)Further authorize an advance payment of $746,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.

#70 Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $5,000,000 to TRC Energy Services, a division of TRC Environmental Corporation, to develop and implement the Pay for Performance program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.

#71 Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 to the NH Retail Merchants Association, to expand the energy efficiency program for commercial buildings. (2)Further authorize an advance payment of $250,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.

RACING AND CHARITABLE GAMING COMMISSION

#72 Authorize to continue its membership and participation in the Association of Racing Commissioners, Lexington, KY, for an amount of $11,000. Effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

#73 Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a contract with Alene Cangles LLC, Milford, NH, to implement employer-based training under the NH Job Training Program, in the amount of $97,129. Effective upon G&C approval through February 15, 2012. 100% Training Funds.

#74 Authorize the Division of Economic Development to amend a memorandum of agreement with the Lakes Region Community College, Laconia, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-9-09, item #40), for the Expanded Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, by extending the end date and timeline to March 31, 2011 from December 31, 2010. No additional Funds. 100% Other Funds: RGGI – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund.

#75 Authorize the Division of Economic Development to accept and expend private contributions in the amount of approximately $48,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Other Funds (Energy Audit Fund Donations).

#76 Authorize the Division of Economic Development to accept and expend funds from the NH Public Utilities Commission in the amount of $45,000 for the purpose of building an Efficiency Training Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Other Funds: RGGI – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund.

#77 Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to exercise a sole source contract renewal option with Yankee Publishing of Dublin Inc., Dublin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-18-08, item #21), for online reservation services through the State’s tourism website www.visitnh.gov . Effective upon G&C approval through a period of two years.

#78 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into Grant-in-Aid Trail Maintenance Contracts with the Snowmobile clubs as detailed in letter dated November 17, 2010, for a total amount of $1,472,603.49. Effective upon G&C approval through May 1, 2011. 100% OHRV and Snowmobile Funds.

#79 Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into a lease agreement with Conway Scenic Railroad Inc., North Conway, NH, in the amount of $10,032, to provide public use of snow traveling vehicles on their property starting the first Monday in January and ending on March 31^st of each fiscal year for three winter seasons. 100% OHRV and Snowmobile Funds.

#80 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to make a payment to NH Campground Owners’ Association, Epsom, NH, in the amount of $4,329 for membership renewal, brochure distribution, advertising via their guide and on the web per invoice for a due date of December 18, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Parks Funds.

#81 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend federal funds from the USDA Forest Service Grant, in the amount of $44,298. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#82 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a retroactive memorandum of agreement with the Department of Safety for lease space on the second floor of the Yankee Building located at the summit of Mount Washington, for a total of $150,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015.

#83 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a retroactive memorandum of agreement with the Department of Transportation for lease space on the second floor of the Yankee Building located at the summit of Mount Washington, for a total of $50,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015.

#84 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a retroactive memorandum of agreement with the NH Fish and Game Department for lease space on the second floor of the Yankee Building located at the summit of Mount Washington, for a total of $50,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015.

#85 Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to amend a retroactive sole source contract with Rowell’s Sewer & Drain LLC, Franklin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-12-10, item #49), to add an additional pumping location and services at Ellacoya State Park from July 15, 2010 through August 31, 2010, by increasing the amount by $3,997.25 from $16,339 to $20,336.25. 100% Park Account Funds.

#86 Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $11,308 from the USDA Forest Service for maintaining and enhancing the Urban and Community Forestry Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#86A Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with The Rowley Agency Inc., Concord, NH, for general liability insurance coverage for the OHRV, Snowmobile Trails, and Easement for NH Heritage Trail, in the amount of $174,009. Effective January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. 100% OHRV and Snowmobile Funds.

#86B Authorize Cannon Mountain to enter into a Long-Term Rental Agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Nashville, TN, for a Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader, in the amount of $116,265.76. Effective December 18, 2010 through December 18, 2013, with the option to purchase for $42,819 at the end of the lease term. 100% Ski Area Funds.

#86C Authorize Cannon Mountain to enter into an agreement with the Franconia Ski Club of Franconia, NH, to continue a competitive ski racing and snow sports, and skier education program at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the total amount of $25,000. (2)Further authorize to grant the Franconia Ski Club the right to use on a non-exclusive basis “Ernie’s Haus” as its headquarters. Effective December 8, 2010 through December 7, 2020.

NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

#87 Authorize to enter into a Cooperative Service Agreement with the US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, reflecting the shared desire to work cooperatively to support and implement the respective wildlife damage control efforts. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011.

#88 Authorize to amend an existing grant agreement with the Connecticut River Joint Commissions Inc., Charlestown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #42), for restoring and enhancing fish gabitat in the Mohawk and Connecticut Rivers, Colebrook, NH, by extending the end date from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2012. 100% Other (Fisheries Habitat Account).

#89 Authorize to enter into a Grant Agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in the amount of $10,782 for transaction costs associated with the Department’s purchase of 137 acres in Webster. Effective upon G&C approval through March 30, 2011. 75% Federal, 25% Other (wildlife habitat dedicated funds).

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

#90 Authorize to amend G&C item #65, previously approved on 6-3-09, the Water Quality Program, ARRA funds by reallocating $4,829 for better utilization as detailed in letter dated October 19, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval through August 17, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

#91 Authorize to accept and place on file the 2010 annual report.

#92 Authorize to pay 2011 membership dues to the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, Washington, DC, in the amount of $6,900. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.

#93 Authorize to enter into a project takeover agreement with The Hanover Insurance Company, Philadelphia, PA, to install a technical fishpass system beneath the Route 33 Bridge in Greenland, NH, and to restore the site of the former Winnicut River Dam, in the amount of $586,590. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 80% ARRA, 15% Federal, 5% Fish and Game Funds.

#94 Authorize to amend an agreement with the Connecticut River Joint Commissions Inc., Charlestown, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-08, item #134), for the Stream Restoration at the Lower Mohawk River and Colebrook Business Park Project by changing the completion date from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011. No Additional Funds. 100% Federal Funds.

#95 Authorize to amend an agreement with Trout Unlimited, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-13-10, item #74), for the Nashua Stream Restoration Project, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2011 from December 31, 2010. No Additional Funds. 100% Federal Funds.

#96 Authorize a loan agreement with Lyme Water Association Inc., Lyme, NH, in the amount of $300,000 to finance the water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 79% Federal, 21% Capital (General) Funds.

#97 Authorize a loan agreement with Hampshire Court Condominium Owner’s Association, Rindge, NH, in the amount of $61,000 to finance the water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 79% Federal, 21% Capital (General) Funds.

#98 Authorize to amend a contract with Riverside Technology Inc., Fort Collins, CO, for improvements to an existing watershed modeling computer application, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011 from December 31, 2010. 100% Dam Maintenance Funds.

#99 Authorize a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the City of Portsmouth (previously approved by G&C on 3-5-08, item #54), which finalizes and lowers the Original Loan Agreement by $430,286.26 from $1,500,000 to $1,069,713.74, used for the construction of the Rye Line Pumping Station/Sewer Upgrade Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% Federal, 17% CWSRF State Match.

#100 Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund Grant to the Town of Alton, in the amount of $23,000 to purchase 10 floodplain culverts for connectivity improvements at Coffin Brook Road. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% ARM Funds.

#101 Authorize an Allonge to Promissory Note and amendment of Loan Agreement with Pennichuck East Utility Inc., in the amount of $595,000 to finance the interconnection of the Town of Derry and Maple Hills water system. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% DWSRF Loan Repayment Funds.

#102 Authorize to enter into a single bid contract with Transformer Service Inc., Concord, NH, for main switchgear inspection and maintenance services in the amount of $30,390. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100 % WRBP Funds.

#103 Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to carry out activities to implement portions of the Pisacatqua Region Estuaries Partnership Management Plan. Effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. 100% Other Funds.

#104 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Woodard & Curran Environmental Services Inc., Portland, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #48), for the operation and maintenance of the groundwater treatment facility at the Keefe Environmental Services Hazardous Waste Site in Epping, by increasing the amount by $123,611 from $4,552,699 to $4,676,310, and by extending the contract completion date from March 31, 2011 to August 31, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#105 Authorize the City of Portsmouth’s request to construct a float to be installed perpendicular to the end of an existing permitted docking structure consisting of a permanent pier connecting to a ramp connecting to a float with a total structure length of 42 ft, providing one slip on frontage on the Piscataqua River.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Bureau of Human Resource Management

#106 Authorize to make a one-time payment from SFY 2011 funds to Jason Gabour, Mental Health Worker II, NH Hospital, in the amount of $346.40 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2010. 70% General, 30% Federal Funds.

#107 Authorize to make a one-time payment from SFY 2011 funds to Terri Kangas-Feller, Registered Nurse III, NH Hospital, in the amount of $204.23 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2010. 70% General, 30% Federal Funds.

#108 Authorize to make a one-time payment from SFY 2011 funds to Adele Gallant, CPSW IV, and Division for Children, Youth and Families, in the amount of $1,361.01 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2010. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

#109 Authorize to make a one-time payment from SFY 2011 funds to Shawn Driskell, CPSW III, Division for Children, Youth and Families, in the amount of $452.58 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2009 & 2010. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

#110 Authorize to make a one-time payment from SFY 2011 funds to Jennifer Coke, CPSW IV, Division for Children, Youth and Families, in the amount of $2,826.97 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2010. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

#111 Authorize to make a one-time payment from SFY 2011 funds to Paula Bennett, Fiscal Specialist I, Division for Children, Youth and Families, in the amount of $2,538.61 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2009 & 2010. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

#112 Authorize to make a one-time payment from SFY 2011 funds to Diana Carney, Licensing and Evaluation Coordinator, Child Care Licensing, in the amount of $107.34 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2009 & 2010. 38% General, 62% Federal Funds.

#113 Authorize to make a one-time payment from SFY 2011 funds to Joseph Peters, Youth Counselor III, Division of Juvenile Justice Services, in the amount of $716.94 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2010. 97.53% General, 2.47% Other Funds.

#114 Authorize to amend an agreement with John Gfroerer, d/b/a Accompany, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-13-10, item #82), to produce a 25-30 minute web-based Realistic Job Preview video illustrating the role and responsibilities of a state classified position known as Adult Protective Service Worker, by increasing the price by $8,953 from $17,905 to $26,858. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Office of the Commissioner

#115 Authorize to accept $43,587.06 from Entergy Corporation as reimbursement to the State of NH for costs incurred in responding to the January tritium leak at the Vermont Yankee Nuclear plant in Vernon, VT. (2)Further authorize to distribute $43,587.06 to the state agencies as detailed in letter dated November 1, 2010. 100% Other (Entergy Corporation) Funds.

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

#116 Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Institute of Health Policy and Practice, Durham, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 11-17-10, item #147), to provide assistance implementing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ mandated Minimum Data Set 3.0 Section Q initiatives, by increasing the amount of $114,497 from $1,552,945 to an amount not to exceed $1,667,442. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management

#117 Authorize to retroactively amend a sole source lease with 20 West Park LLC, Lebanon, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-17-07, item #75), for Lebanon Itinerant Office space, by increasing the price of $4,980 to $21,527.16 from $16,547.16, and by extending the end date to September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Minority Health

#118 Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source contract with Lutheran Community Services of NH Inc., Concord, NH, to provide school-related social services to NH refugees, in the amount of $55,000. Effective August 14, 2010 through August 15, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#119 Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source contract with International Institute of Boston Inc., Boston, MA, to provide school-related social services to NH refugees, in the amount of $120,000. Effective August 14, 2010 through August 15, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#120 Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source contract with Lutheran Community Services of NH Inc., Concord, NH, to provide preventive health services to NH refugees, in the amount of $33,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#121 Authorize to enter into a retroactive, sole source contract with International Institute of Boston Inc., Boston, MA, to provide preventive health services to NH refugees, in the amount of $33,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

#122 Authorize to amend a sole source retroactive agreement with Southeastern Regional Education Service Center, Bedford, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 2-9-10, item #58), for educational specialist services, by extending the completion date from September 30, 2010 to December 31, 2010. No Additional Funds. 100% Federal Funds.

#123 Authorize the Child Development Bureau to accept and expend federal funds available from US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, through the ARRA of 2009 in the amount of $664,227. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. (2)Further authorize to award a one-time retroactive sole source grant payment to Early Learning NH, Concord, NH, for establishment of an early childhood advisory council in an amount not to exceed $664,227. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#124 Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with the NH Children’s Trust Fund, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-22-10, item #150), for the provision of a Community-Based NH Incentive Fund Program, by increasing the price by $15,089 from $1,544,517 to $1,559,606. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#125 Authorize the Division for Children, Youth and Families and the Division of Juvenile Justice Services to enter into an agreement with Familystrength, an affiliate of Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, Concord, NH, for the provision of family assessment and inclusive reunification program services, in an amount not to exceed $624,999. Effective January 1, 2011 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Child Support Services

#125A Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with the Supreme Court of the State of NH, through the Administrative Office of the Courts, Concord, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 12-9-09, item #75), for the continuation of the Martial Masters Program, by increasing the price by $1,020,000 from $5,559,671 to $6,743,773, and by extending the end date from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Family Assistance

#126 Authorize to retroactively enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University System of NH, Durham, NH, to provide nutrition education programs, in the amount of $828,447. Effective October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

#127 Authorize Bureau of Community Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $10,667 from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the NH Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Registry Pilot. (2)Further authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Justice, Concord, NH, to develop a Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Registry Pilot, in an amount not to exceed $9,156. (3)Further authorize the Department of Justice to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $9,156 to fund the NH Sudden Unexplained Infant Death research. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#128 Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $43,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure for Improved Health Outcomes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#129 Authorize the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control, Infectious Disease Investigation Section, to accept and expend Other funds in the amount of $861,548 from the Department of Safety to fund the Metropolitan Medical Response System and the Critical Care and Supplemental Oxygen Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#130 Authorize to accept and expend other funds in the amount of $41,745.19 from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials to fund a statewide strategic plan on the public health impacts of climate change. (2)Further authorize to make a one time retroactive payment to the Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH, in the amount of $41,745.19 for services provided in SFY 2010. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2010. 100% Other (ASTHO) Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#131 Authorize the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control, Infectious Disease Investigation Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $2,374,732 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the continuation of pandemic influenza preparation at the state and regional level. (2)Further authorize to create an IT Consultant position, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (3)Further authorize to amend item #90, approved by G&C on 6-9-10, by extending the temporary position end date. (4)Further authorize the Department of Safety to accept and expend additional Transfers from Other Agencies fund in the amount of $106,704 from DHHS. Effective retroactive to August 30, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#132 Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal and Child Health Section, Injury Prevention Program to enter into an agreement with Turning Points Network, Claremont, NH, to develop sexual violence prevention messaging in social media formats designed by and used with high school age adolescents, in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#133 Authorize the Bureau of Prevention Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $49,662 from the Centers for Disease Control to fund the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#134 Authorize the Bureau of Community Health Services to amend an agreement with Child Health Services, Manchester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 5-6-09, item #108), to provide family planning services, by increasing the price by $2,552 from $223,104 to $225,656. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

#135 Authorize General Fund transfers in the amount of $871,000 from the NH Hospital to the Bureau of Behavioral Health. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $711,712, and to make use of the general funds above. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Bureau of Developmental Services

#136 Authorize Special Medical Services to accept and expend Lifespan Respite Care Program federal funds from the US DHHS, Administration on Aging, in the amount of $9,142. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved.

#137 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Child Health Services, Manchester, NH, to provide expert consultation and training services in an amount not to exceed $54,086. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#138 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with NH Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Inc., d/b/a Parent Information Center, Concord, NH, to provide family centered medical home and health information training for youth with epilepsy and parents of children with epilepsy in an amount not to exceed $86,246. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

#139 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Center for Life Management, Derry, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $230,945. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

#140 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide financial management services statewide by managing the authorized service dollars, under the NH Caregiver Support Program, for eligible family caregivers through a consumer directed service delivery model in an amount not to exceed $1,017,460. Effective January 1, 2011 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2012. 66.02% Federal, 33.98% General Funds.

#141 Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health Inc., Laconia, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 10-20-10, item #68), acting as fiscal agent to operate Belknap County ServiceLink Resource Center, to provide fiscal oversight and program functions for the Nursing Home Person Centered Transition to Community Living Project, Veteran Directed – Home and Community Based Services, State Health Insurance Assistance Program – Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act, and Senior Medicare Patrol Project services, by increasing the amount by $280,985 from $299,676.07 to $580,661.07. (2)Further authorize to make an advance payment of $85,763. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

New Hampshire Hospital

#142 Authorize to accept nonmonetary donations from the NH Hospital Association, Foundation for Health Communities to support NHH’s emergency preparedness. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend other funds of $10,000 from the Federal Hospital Preparedness Program for Healthy Communities to fund the NHH Emergency Preparedness Program.

NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF MEDICINE

#143 Authorize to amend a contract with Kang Company Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-18-08, item #66), for janitorial services, by increasing the amount by $6,000 from $12,000 to $18,000, and by extending the end date through December 31, 2011. Effective January 1, 2011. 99% General, 1% Other (Professional Health Program) Funds.

NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME

#144 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Simplex Grinnell, Nashua, NH, to provide Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection services to the Home, in the amount of $9,940. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

#145 NOT USED

#146 Authorize to award a $6,000 grant to Rivier College, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#147 Authorize to award a $11,000 grant to Franklin Pierce University, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#148 Authorize to award a $55,000 grant to 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 college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#149 Authorize to award an $80,000 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 by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#150 Authorize to award a $30,000 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 by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#151 Authorize to award a $25,000 grant to Plymouth State University, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#152 Authorize to award a $11,000 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 by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#153 Authorize to award a $6,000 grant to New England College, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#154 Authorize to award a $5,000 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 by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#155 Authorize to award a $12,000 grant to Saint Anselm College, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#156 Authorize to award a $23,000 grant to Southern NH University, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

#157 Authorize to transfer FY 2011 appropriations in the amount of $280,000 between classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#158 Authorize to hold an awards banquet to recognize the NH Teacher of the Year, the NH Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists and Finalists, the NH Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Recipient, the NH Milken National Educator, and the NH Blue Ribbon Schools, at a cost not to exceed $3,891. (2)Further authorize to enter into a contract with the Common Man Inn Inc., Plymouth, NH, to provide the necessary conference facilities, and food service for the banquet for up to 150 attendees on December 15, 2010. 100% Donated Funds.

#159 Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to conduct a one day summit focusing on high school graduation: Getting to Zero in 2010, Early Warning Indicators and Intervention to be held on December 13, 2010 at Nonnis-Chi LLC, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $8,446. (2)Further authorize to enter into a contract with Nonnis-Chi LLC, Concord, NH, to host the one day summit above. 100% Private Grant Funds.

#160 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Kyran Research Associates Inc., Newport, RI, (previously approved by G&C on 1-26-09, item #65), for maintenance and support of the NH Vocational Rehabilitation Case Management System, and to provide annual enhancement support for the NH VRCMS, by increasing the amount by $250,000 from $800,000 to $1,050,000, and by extending the end date from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2012. (2)Further authorize payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

#161 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Plymouth, to update the Town’s Emergency Operations Plan, for a total amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#162 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Hinsdale, NH, for the reimbursement of project cost over runs associated with the project identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $73,120. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#163 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with Volunteer NH! for emergency preparedness capabilities enhancements, in the amount of $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#164 Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend a grant agreement with the City of Claremont, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 9-23-09, item #102), by extending the completion date from December 31, 2010 to September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

#165 Authorize to accept and place on file the Monthly Equipment Acquisition Plan status report for the period ending October 31, 2010.

#166 Authorize to continue membership and participation with the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, Washington, DC, by paying annual membership dues in the amount of $20,299 for Calendar Year 2011. 100% Turnpike Funds.

#167 Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way’s Contemplated Award List for amounts less than $5,000, for the sum total of $86,909.11 for the period extending from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.

#168 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners $2,883,345 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from October 30, 2010 through November 17, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval.

#169 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a permanent Right of Way easement over a portion of the Spaulding Turnpike Limited Access Right of Way located in Dover to 25 Charles Street, LLC, for $20,100 which includes an Administrative Fee of $1,100. Effective upon G&C approval.

#170 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell an 8.3-acre parcel of State owned land located in the Towns of Warner and Sutton to Robert C. Shoemaker, III Living Trust for $63,000, plus an Administrative Fee of $1,100. (2)Further authorize to compensate Parade Properties from the proceeds of the subject sale in the maoutn of $3,780 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

#171 Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a permanent utility easement consisting of 15,750 square feet over a parcel of State owned land in Merrimack to Merrimack Village District for $12,400 which includes an Administrative Fee of $1,100, plus the installation of an 8-inch water stub off the water line to be installed in the utility easement for future benefit of the State at the expense of Merrimack Village District.

#172 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Michael & Elizabeth Hurley, Laconia, NH, for the use of state-owned railroad property in Laconia along Paugus Bay, in the amount of $8,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015.

#173 Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with PB Americas Inc., Manchester, NH, and Boston, MA, (previously approved by G&C on 5-4-05, item #154), for final design engineering for the northern section of the Salem-Manchester I-93 widening project, by extending the end date from December 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011.

#174 Authorize the NH Rail Transit Authority to enter into a memorandum of understanding to assign responsibilities for promoting and implementing passenger rail service in NH.

#175 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #215), to provide coordinated public transportation services for the general public and elderly and disabled citizens in the City of Concord, by extending the end date from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011. No Additional Funds.

#176 Authorize the Office of Stewardship and Compliance to enter into a contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., Manchester, NH, for auditing each of the environmental management systems of the five bureaus within the Division of Operations, on the basis of a low bid of $48,000. Effective from the date of Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2011. 100% Highway Funds.

#177 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to amend a contract with Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 5-26-10, item #94), for addressing transportation planning issues, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#178 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Liddell Brothers Inc., Halifax, MA, for replacing aluminum sign structures at two locations along I-93 (Exit 26 northbound, Plymouth and Exist 33 northbound in Lincoln), on the basis of a low bid of $108,208. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $16,231.20 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through May 20, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#179 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with BUR Construction LLC, Claremont, NH, for rehabilitation of the bridge deck carrying NH Route 103 over Stevens Brook in Warner, on the basis of a low bid of $303,765.99. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $30,376.60 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 19, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#180 Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with CWS Fence & Guardrail Inc., Andover, NH, for replacement of cable guardrail and terminal end units in the towns of Winchester, Richmond, Fitzwilliam and Rindge, on the basis of a low bid of $447,446.30. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $44,744.63 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 24, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

#181 Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a renewal Lease Agreement with Lincoln RR Enterprises, Lincoln, NH, for the continued lease of Locomotive No. 1008, in the estimated amount of $7,200. Effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2020.

#182 Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into agreements with the sub-recipients as detailed in letter dated November 22, 2010, to provide funding and services for projects in Plymouth, Sanbornton, Northfield, Wolfeboro, and Loudon for improvement under the State Aid Highway Program, totaling $1,446,346.34. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Highway Funds.

#183 Authorize the Bureau of Finance and Contracts to pay Small Claims for individual amounts less than $600. Effective January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011. 100% Highway Funds.

#184 Authorize to retroactively pay prior year’s increments and annual wages that were not processed from August 1996 through June 2010 in the amount of $36,533.14, from FY 2011 funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.

TABLED ITEMS

ATTORNEY GENERAL (Tabled at 11-17-10 G&C Meeting)

#55 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, voted to table the petition of Steven M. Denver requesting a pardon hearing for the Offense of Felonious Sexual Assault. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (Tabled at 11-17-10 G&C Meeting)

#132 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Shea, and with Councilor Burton voting no, voted to table Jack Szemplinski’s request to perform work on an average of 187 ft of frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.

ATTORNEY GENERAL (Tabled at 11-29-10 Pardon Hearing)

The Governor and Council held a public pardon hearing for Eileen M. Kerwick regarding her request approved by G&C on November 17, 2010 (item #75A), for the offense of DWI 4^th (2 counts).

After discussion, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, voted to table to the December 8, 2010 G&C Meeting, the request of Eileen M. Kerwick to commute a portion of her sentence on two 2004 convictions for DWI 4^th.