GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
March 26, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
BUSINESS
FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan
to Mount Washington Valley Economic Council located in Conway, 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.
#2 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee
under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from
Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank and DCI, Inc.
located in Lisbon, New Hampshire. 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.
#3 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee
under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Centrix Bank & Trust and Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics,
Inc. in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. 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.
#4 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee
under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Centrix Bank & Trust and Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics,
Inc. in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. 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
#5 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the Town of Hampton, NH, for the purchase of machinery
and equipment, so that Foss Manufacturing can expand its manufacturing capacity
in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#6 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the Town of Nelson, NH to assist the Apple Hill Center
for Chamber Music pay for furnishing & equipment and working capital
associated with a newly constructed community Auditorium and Learning Center in
the amount of $120,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#7 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the City of Franklin, NH to conduct a study to develop
cost estimates to address water treatment, water filtration and facility
improvements; water main replacement; and water storage for its municipal water
system in order to bring it into compliance with DES regulations in the amount
of $12,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#8 Authorize to enter
into a contract with New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Nashua, NH, for
technical training courses in an amount not to exceed $829,400. Effective April 1, 2008 through December 31,
2009. 99% Other, 1% General Funds.
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#9 Authorize to enter
into a sole source agreement with
the NH Fisher Cats Baseball Team to coordinate a highway-safety related
advertisement campaign during the 2008 season home games in the amount of
$20,500. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#10 Authorize to enter
into a sole source agreement with
the Safety & Health Council of Northern New England to conduct the
“Operational Lifesaver” public relations and education campaign in the amount
of $15,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 15, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#11 Authorize to enter
into a sole source contract with
Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Weatherization
Assistance Program in the amount of $176,423.
Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor
$29,745. 100% Federal Funds.
#12 Authorize to enter
into a sole source contract with
Southern New Hampshire Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Weatherization
Assistance Program in the amount of $365,515.
Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor
$61,625. 100% Federal Funds.
#13 Authorize to enter
into a sole source contract with
Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, for the
Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $154,768. Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31,
2009. (2)Further authorize to advance
the vendor $26,093. 100% Federal Funds.
#14 Authorize to enter into
a sole source contract with
Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for the Weatherization
Assistance Program in the amount of $180,428. Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31,
2009. (2)Further authorize to advance
the vendor $30,420. 100% Federal Funds.
#15 Authorize to enter
into a sole source contract with
Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, for the Weatherization
Assistance Program in the amount of $271,836.
Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor
$45,831. 100% Federal Funds.
#16 Authorize to enter
into a sole source contract with
Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for
the Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $234,501. Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31,
2009. (2)Further authorize to advance
the vendor $39,536. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
#17 Authorize Major Ian S.
Tate, Grand Forks AFB, ND, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Major,
NH Air National Guard. This officer
meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically,
mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
#18 Authorize Major David
J. Mikolaities, Portsmouth, NH, be confirmed to the
rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.
#19 Authorize Captain
David F. Erb, Readfield, ME, be nominated for
promotion to the rank of Major, 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 Lieutenant
Colonel Francine I. Swan, Bristol, NH, 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.
#21 Authorize Major Brian
G. Waters, York, ME, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air
Nation Guard. This officer meets all
prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally,
morally, and professionally qualified.
#22 Authorize Lieutenant
Colonel John F. Cuddy, Warwick, RI, be nominated for promotion to the rank of
Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This
officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be
physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.
#23 Authorize to accept
donations of wreaths, laser printer, concrete blocks, and supplies for chapel
mural in the amount of $2,159.70 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery.
#24 Authorize to accept
donations of computer services, temporary grave markers and equipment
parts/repairs in the amount of $1,938.35 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery.
#25 Authorize to accept
and expend monetary contributions in the amount of $235 received during the
period of January 3, 2008 through February 5, 2008 for the NH State Veterans
Cemetery.
#26 Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Loureiro Engineering Associates of Merrimack, NH
(previously approved by G&C on 9-19-07, item
#17), to perform a Waste Analysis Plan, by extending the end date from December
31, 2007 to April 26, 2008.
DIVISION OF PERSONNEL
#27 Authorize to accept
and place on file the Annual Report.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#28 Authorize to accept
and place on file the list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2008 during the
month of February 2008.
#29 Authorize
a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $410,000,000 to cover expenditures
for the Month of April 2008. (2)Further
authorize a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $343,993,552.99
for the Month of February and recommend the balance of $56,006,447.01 be
lapsed.
#30 Authorize to
reclassify position #43180 Administrator II, labor grade 29
to Purchasing Agent, labor grade 24.
Effective upon G&C
approval.
#31 Authorize Bureau of
Court Facilities to enter into a one-year lease agreement with the City of
Berlin, NH, to provide office and courtroom space for the Berlin District Court
in an amount not to exceed $41,916.72.
Effective May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009. (2)Further authorize to waive compliance with
NH RSA 10:B “Clean Indoor
Air” which requires performance of certain testing to certify indoor air
quality in the facility. 100% Transfer Funds.
#32 Authorize Bureau of
Court Facilities to enter into an agreement with Sullivan County, Newport, NH,
providing office and courtroom space for the Sullivan County Superior and
Probate Court in an amount not to exceed $584,064.36. Effective May 1, 2008 through April 30,
2011. (2)Further authorize a one-time
payment for reimbursement for the Landlord’s provision of certain
architecturally barrier-free interior renovations in an amount not to exceed
$18,515.75. 100% Transfer Funds.
#33 Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with
Employee Benefits Management Inc., Portland, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 11-28-07, item #30A), to perform Flexible
Spending Account banking account services, and to administer COBRA services, by
increasing the amount by $7,944 from $249,789 to $257,730. Effective January 1, 2008 through December
31, 2009.
#34 Authorize Bureau of
Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Quantum
Construction Consultants LLC, Concord, NH, for professional Civil/Structural
services required for planning, design and construction of various Pubic Work’s
Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed
$300,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#35 Authorize Bureau of
Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with
Tennant/Wallace Architects, AIA, PA, Manchester, NH,
for professional Architectural services required for planning, design and
construction of various Pubic Work’s Projects as necessary and required by the
Department in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2011.
#36 Authorize Bureau of
Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Oak Point
Associates, Portsmouth, NH, for professional Architectural services required
for planning, design and construction of various Pubic Work’s Projects as
necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed
$500,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#37 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Norris Inc., Greenland, NH, for fire alarm system testing
and maintenance services at several state facilities in an amount not to exceed
$322,188. Effective
upon G&C approval through January 15, 2011.
NEW
HAMPSHIRE HOUSING
#38 Authorize to transfer
property at 136 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH from the State of NH, Department
of Health and Human Services to the NH Housing Financing Authority.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#39 Authorize to issue a
warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue
checks in the amount of $89,025.62 to the rightful owners of abandoned or
unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
#40 Authorize Division of
Historical Resources to amend a Preserve America Grant received from the
Department of Interior originally approved by G&C
on 8-22-07, item #56, by extending the end date from March 30, 2008 to March
31, 2009.
#41 Authorize Division of Arts to award an Operating Grant totaling $30,000
to NH Music Festival. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 43% General, 57% Federal Funds.
#42 Authorize Division of Arts to award a Community Arts Project Grant in
the amount of $1,500 to Pontine Theatre, Portsmouth. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#43 Authorize Division of
Arts to award an Art in Education Leadership Grant in the amount of $5,000 to
the Timberlane Regional School, Plaistow. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#44 Authorize Division of
Arts to award an Arts in Education Partnership Grant in the amount of $12,000
to the Monadnock Writers Group, Peterborough. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#45 Authorize Division of Arts to award an Operating Grant totaling
$12,000 to Apple Hill Chamber Players. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#46 Authorize to retroactively continue one (1)
Interviewer I, position #8T176, salary grade 16 on a full time temporary basis
for one year, to March 21, 2009 with an estimated cost of $8,187.30 for this
position for the remainder of the state fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#47 Authorize to retroactively reclassify position
#11112, Payroll Officer II, salary grade 16, to Supervisor I, salary grade
19. Effective February 29, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#48 Authorize to retroactively reclassify position
#11125, Accountant III, salary grade 21, to Business Administrator II, salary
grade 24. Effective March 14, 2008.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#49 Authorize to accept
and expend $1,000 in stipends from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences, Boston, MA for two students interning in the Office of the
Chief Medical Examiner. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% Agency Income.
#50 Authorize to conduct a
two-day advanced training conference scheduled for May 15-16, 2008, entitled
“The Fourteenth Statewide Conference on Domestic and Sexual Violence and
Stalking”, to be held at Attitash Grand Summit Hotel
in Bartlett, NH, at a cost not to exceed $82,537.40. This amount will be paid in part from
registration fees, paid by up to 300 attendees for the period of G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 49% Agency Income, 51% Federal Funds. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend
registration fees for the two-day advanced training conference, in the amount
of $135 from each of an estimated 300 participants for a total amount not to
exceed $40,500 to help defray the cost of this conference and facility
expenses. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Agency Income. (3)Further
authorize to enter into an agreement with Attitash
Grand Summit Hotel for the two-day period in an amount not to exceed
$63,790.40. 63% Agency Income, 37% Federal Funds.
#51 Authorize
to accept and expend a grant from the National Association of Prosecutor
Coordinators, in the amount of $15,000, for the purpose of conducting a 5-day
training seminar titled
“Prosecuting the Drugged Driver”. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2008. 100% Agency Income.
#52 Authorize to appoint
Danielle Pacik as an Assistant Attorney General at a
salary level of $64,495. Ms. Pacik will be occupying a position with a five year term
beginning upon G&C approval.
#52A Authorize to enter into
a sole source memorandum of
understanding with the NH Board of Medicine for the purposes of providing
additional professional legal services, and to accept and expend $3,157.75 from
the Board of Medicine for the purposes of providing these legal services. (2)Further authorize to amend a sole source contract with Attorney
Elyse S. Alkalay, Nashua, NH, for the purpose of
providing professional legal services to the Board by increasing the amount by
$3,157.75 from $194,035.60 to $197,193.35.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Transfer from Other
Agencies.
#52B Authorize to enter into
a sole source license agreement with
Capital Region Health Care Development Corporation, Concord, NH, for use of
2,150 square feet of morgue and autopsy lab space located at the Concord
Hospital for use by the Chief Medical Examiner in an amount not to exceed
$266,671.20. Effective April 1, 2008
through March 31, 2010. 100% General Funds.
NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#53 Authorize to enter
into a grant with The Nature Conservancy for the Whitton
Pond Conservation Project in the amount of $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#54 Authorize to make a
one-time retroactive payment of
salary and benefits to Corrections Officer Terry Oliver in the amount of
$1,541.34. Effective July 28, 2006 through June 7, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#55 Authorize to
reclassify position #12991, Corrections Officer, labor grade 14 ($31,740.80) to
a Prison Dental Office Supervisor, labor grade 16 ($29,367). 100% General Funds.
#56 Authorize to reclassify
position #12878, Medical Records Administrator, labor grade 24 ($43,305.60) to
a Supervisor II, labor grade 21 ($35,880).
100% General
Funds.
#57 Authorize to
reclassify position #30898, Corrections officer, labor grade 14 ($31,740.80) to
a Medical Records Technician, labor grade 11 ($24,458). 100% General Funds.
#58 Authorize to make a
one-time retroactive payment of
salary and benefits to Warehouseman Randy Leslie in the amount of $1,596.49,
for the period of March 1, 2006 through June 7, 2007 with current fiscal year
funds.
#59 Authorize to exercise
a contract renewal option with Joyce Dental Laboratory, Laconia, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 4-19-06, item
#41), for Dental Laboratory Services in the amount of $88,464. Effective April 4, 2008 through April 4,
2010. 100% General Funds.
#60 Authorize to
reclassify position #42269, Executive Secretary, labor grade 11, to a Human
Resources Assistants III, labor grade 14.
Effective retroactive
to February 29, 2008.
#61 Authorize to
reclassify position #18833, Corrections Officer, labor grade 14 ($31,740.80) to
a Physical Therapist II, labor grade 21 ($35,880).
#62 Authorize to make a
one-time retroactive payment of
salary and benefits to Ms. Linda Levassuer,
Psychological Associate I, in the amount of $692.44 for the period of March 30,
2007 through June 7, 2007 with current fiscal year funds. 100% General
Funds.
#63 Authorize
to accept and place on file the annual report for the State fiscal year ending
June 30, 2007.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#64 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Signature Services, Lowell, MA, to provide floor care
services at various liquor store locations throughout NH in the amount of
$157,999.80. Effective
upon G&C approval through January 31, 2011.
100% General Funds.
#65 Authorize to enter
into a contract with The Tracey Edwards Company Inc., d/b/a Tracey Edwards
O’Neil, Bedford, NH, to provide advertising and promotional services in the
amount of $3,254,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
#65A Authorize to retroactively pay Deborah Moreau,
Retail Store Clerk I, in the amount of $428.58 due to payroll oversight, for
the period of February 6, 2005 through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION
#66 Authorize to amend a
lease agreement with McCarthy Properties Inc., West Wareham, MA (previously
approved by G&C on 10-20-04, item #31), for
office space, Concord, NH, to terminate the agreement in advance of its current
expiration date of November 30, 2009, early termination shall be effective June
15, 2008 and will allow the current lease to be replaced by a new five year
lease, authorization for which is under separate cover. The total sum to remain unpaid from this
agreement is $44,084.78.
#67 Authorize to amend the
Janitorial Service Contract with Kang Company Inc., Concord, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #79), for
relocation to a larger office space in an amount not to exceed $8,795. Effective June 1, 2008 through June 30,
2009. 010-2210 89% General, 11% Other. 013-2212 100% Sweepstakes Funds.
#68 Authorize
to accept and place on file the report of activities for the year ending
December 31, 2007.
#68A Authorize to enter into
a sole source lease agreement with
McCarthy Properties Inc., West Wareham, MA, for office space, Concord, NH in an
amount not to exceed $439,335. Effective
April 1, 2008 through June 15, 2013. 010-086-2210-022-0248 - 89%
General, 11% Other Funds. 013-086-2212-022-0248 –
100% Sweepstakes Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
#69 Authorize Office of
the Commissioner to enter into a contract with M.H. Beecy Appraisal Services, Manchester, NH, for appraisal
work for the proposed Mittersill – Sentinel Mountain
State Forest land exchange in the amount of $7,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 16, 2008. 81% Cannon Mountain Ski Area Fund, 19% Forest Improvement Funds.
#70 Authorize Office of
the Commissioner to enter into a retroactive
memorandum of agreement with the Office of Energy and Planning to provide
monitoring services for the State’s interests in privately owned conservation
lands held by DRED in the amount of $61,000. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30,
2009. 100% Forest Management and Protection.
#71 Authorize Division of
Economic Development to accept a donation of five tradeshows from Public
Service of NH valued at $25,380.
#72 Authorize Division of
Travel and Tourism Development to award
grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated March 26, 2008, in the
total amount of $15,742.55 for their 2008 out-of-state marketing projects under
the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#73 Authorize Division of
Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed
in letter dated March 26, 2008 in the total amount of $6,089 for their 2008
in-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval.
100% General
Funds.
#74 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to enter into a retroactive
memorandum of agreement with the Department of Safety, Division of State
Police; Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management; Department of
Fish and Game; and the Department of Transportation for the lease of space in
the state-owned Yankee Building, Mount Washington State Park in the amount of
$340,486.56. Effective July 1, 2006
through June 30, 2010. 100% Revolving Funds (Mt.
Washington Com).
#75 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to accept a donation in the amount of $15,000 from the
Reach the Beach Relay, Inc., Woodsville, MA.
#76 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to enter into a sole
source contract with Cardinal Tracking Inc., Flower Mound, TX, for hardware,
software, training, installation, and annual support for tracking out-of-state
vehicle registrations for the Hampton Beach parking meter operation in the
amount of $150,879.80. Effective upon G&C approval through
April 30, 2013. 100% Parks Funds.
#77 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation Cannon Mountain Ski Area, to amend a contract with The
Tracey Edwards Company Inc., Bedford, NH (previously approved by G&C On 7-18-07, item #90), to enhance the revenues with
additional advertising, by increasing the amount by $30,000 from $400,000 to
$430,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Ski Area Funds.
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#78 Authorize to enter
into a Cooperative Service Agreement with the US Department of Agriculture,
Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, Concord, NH,
to remove, by live-trapping, predators of piping plovers at Hampton Beach State
Park in the amount of $8,635. Effective
April 1, 2008 through September 1, 2008.
100% Other
(Nongame) Funds.
#79 Authorize to pay
$2,500 to the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in support of a
national reptile and amphibian coordinator position. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 50%
Federal, 50% Other (Nongame Dedicated) Funds.
#80 Authorize to enter
into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH to conduct a
relocation project in support of the recovery and management of the New England
cottontail rabbit in the amount of $70,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through October 1, 2009.
74% Federal,
26% Other (Conservation License Plate and Nongame) Funds.
#81 Authorize to purchase
0.18 acres, Lot 37 at Big Diamond Pond, Stewartstown, NH, from the Town of
Stewartstown for the sum of $22,600. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other (Public Boat Access) Funds.
#82 Authorize
to enter into a Grant Agreement with The Society for the Protection of NH
Forests, Concord, NH, for the purchase of a conservation easement and
associated costs on the Francestown Land Trust-Turner
property (86.1 acres) in the amount of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal from the Landowner Incentive Program.
#83 Authorize to enter
into a contract with the Preservation Company, Kensington, NH, for the purpose
of conducting a Historic American Buildings Survey of three cabins on the Weeks
Property at Bracketts Point, Greenland, NH, in the
amount of $8,177.50. (2)Further
authorize an advanced payment of $4,000 to the Preservation Company to begin
the HABS documentation in accordance with the terms
of the contract. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#84 Authorize to enter
into a Grant Agreement with The Society for the Protection of NH Forests,
Concord, NH in the amount of $42,878 for costs associated with the purchase of
a conservation easement on the Mulligan Forest property (2028+/- acres) in
Nottingham, NH. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal from the Landowner Incentive Program.
#85 Authorize to accept
$11,755.83 donation from Lucy Bartley and Shawn Allen to be deposited into the
Fisheries Habitat Account.
#86 Authorize to accept a
$5,000 donation from the Lakes Regional Inland Fishing Association Inc.
#87 Authorize to enter
into a retroactive lease agreement
with Union Water Power Company of Augusta, ME in the amount of $250. Effective March 1, 2008 through June 30,
2008. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
#88 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Jean’s Waterproofing Inc., Auburn, ME, for the purpose of
repairing leaks at fishways on the Oyster River in Durham and the Lamprey River
in Newmarket in the amount of $22,817. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other (NHEP) Funds.
#89 Authorize to enter
into a sole source contract with Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities Inc., Conway, NH to
provide wilderness emergency medical training to Conservation Officers in the
amount of $6,750. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 40% Fish and Game, 60% Other (Search and Rescue) Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#90 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Healthy Environmental Innovations Inc., for the purpose of
designing and constructing and underwater surveillance vessel for exotic
aquatic plant mapping for $49,998.
(2)Further authorize to award an advance payment in the amount of
$15,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#91 Authorize to enter
into a Loan Agreement with Lamprey River Cooperative Inc., in the amount of
$100,000 to finance water system improvements to the water system serving the
Cooperative in Raymond. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water Loan Funds.
#92 Authorize to amend a
memorandum of agreement with the Sawyer Lake Village District (SLVD) (previously approved by G&C
on 11-2/-07, item #75), to reduce the scope of work to be performed by DES and
reduce the amount of the initial deposit to be provided by SLVD
from $275,000 to $200,000. Effective upon G&C approval.
#93 Authorize to
reclassify position #42720 Principal Planner, labor grade 24 to Accountant III,
labor grade 21. 100% Federal Funds.
#94 Authorize to amend a
contract with the US Environmental Protection Agency for remedial action at the
Ottati & Goss Superfund Site in Kingston, NH, by
increasing the contract amount by $7,000,000 from $24,200,000 to $31,200,000
and by increasing the State’s share of the contract by $700,000 from $2,420,000
to $3,120,000. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Capital Funds.
#95 Authorize to retroactively enter into a Joint
Funding Agreement with the US Geological Survey in the amount of $120,000 to
add ten streamflow gages to the existing Cooperative
Stream Gaging Program. Effective October 1, 2007 through September
30, 2009. 100% Capital Funds.
#96 Authorize to enter
into a sole source retroactive memorandum
of agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, for stream gauge
operation in the vicinity of the I-93 roadway in southern NH in the amount of
$10,020. Effective October 1, 2007
through June 30, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.
#97 Authorize to award a
Local Source Water Protection grant to LifeWise
Community Projects Inc., Hampton, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking
water from contamination in the amount of $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#98 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Weston & Sampson Inc., Peabody, MA to develop and
perform a water resource survey in the amount of $22,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#99 Authorize to approve
an Original Loan Agreement with Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District to
finance water system improvements in the amount of $148,000. Effective upon G&C approval.
79% Federal,
21% Capital Funds.
#100 Authorize
to award grants totaling $6,320 to the entities as detailed in letter dated March 27, 2008, for purposes of used
oil collection. Effective
upon G&C approval through April 9, 2009. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
#101 Authorize Porter Street
Realty Trust’s request to fill lake bed in order to construct breakwater in a
“dog-leg” configuration, with a gap at the shoreline, and construct a permanent
“W-shaped” docking facility consisting of a cantilevered pier with a seasonal
boatlift connected to a walkway and another walkway accessing a dock with two
tie-off piles, install a seasonal canopy over the center slips, remove the
existing boulder-supported deck over water and reuse boulders for breakwater
construction, on frontage in Alton on Lake Winnipesaukee.
#102 Authorize Department of
Transportation’s request to remove and replace concrete encasement of the steel
pile supports for two bridges impacting estuarine wetlands located in
Portsmouth and New Castle.
#103 Authorize Town of
Bristol’s request to construct a seasonal dock with two seasonal finger docks
in an “F” shaped configuration on Newfound Lake in Bristol.
#103A Authorize Debra Ford’s
request to retain impacts for the in-kind repair and reconstruction of an
existing failing seawall conducted under DES emergency authorization issued on
December 7, 2007; for a new rip-rap buttress to stabilize and protect
shoreline; previously developed upland tidal buffer zone immediately adjacent
to the existing seawall to repair sink holes within the existing lawn area in
Little Bay in Dover.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#104 Authorize
the adjustment of the General Fund appropriations within benefit accounts in the amount of
$1,052,190, and further authorize net decreasing related revenue adjustments of
$936,294 in Federal Funds and net decreasing revenue adjustments of $93,778 in
Other Funds. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.
#105 Authorize Bureau of
Human Resource Management to make a retroactive
one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Ann Goulet, Registered Nurse III, Division for Juvenile Justice
Services in the amount of $1,721.41 to compensate for wages that were
mistakenly not paid from SFY 2007 funds. 82% General, 18% Other (County) Funds.
Office of Improvement and Integrity
#106 Authorize to reclassify
position #15753 Program Specialist III, salary grade 23 to
Medical Service Consultant II, salary grade 24. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
Division of Family Assistance
#107 Authorize to reclassify
position #15841 Caste Technician Trainee, salary grade 12 to
Administrator II, salary grade 29.
53% Federal,
47% General Funds.
#108 Authorize to reclassify
position #12763 Case Aide, salary grade 14 to Family Service
Specialist I, salary grade 15. 47% Federal, 53% General
Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#109 Authorize to provide
quality child care awards in the amount of $162,820 to a total of twenty-nine
accredited child care programs throughout the State of NH who partner with the
Department of Health and Human Services to provide child care services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#110 Authorize to reclassify
position #11884 Program Specialist III, salary grade 23 to
the level of Medical Service Technician, salary grade 17. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#111 Authorize Bureau of
Field Services to reclassify position #16975 Child Protective Service Worker
IV, salary grade 24 to Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer Series I-IV,
salary grades 18-24 for the Nashua District Office; and position #40105 Child
Protective Service Worker II, salary grade 20 to Juvenile Probation and Parole
Officer Series I-IV, salary grades 18-24 for the Laconia District Office. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services
#112 Authorize to amend an
agreement with the University System of NH, Institute on Disability, Concord,
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-8-06, item
#74), to continue to provide BEAS with technical assistance in implementing
long-term supports system transformation, by increasing the amount by
$1,259,205 from $378,693.50 to $1,637,898.50 retroactive to January 1, 2008 and to extend the end date from
December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#113 Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with The Friends
Program Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 6-13-07, item #335, amended on 1-16-08, item #154), to provide Foster
Grandparent services, by increasing the amount by $48,140.84 from $157,513.05
to $205,653.89. Effective April 1, 2008
or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% General Funds.
Division of Child Support Services
#114 Authorize to reclassify
position #40518 Child Support Officer, salary grade 20 to Supervisor II, salary
grade 21. 66% Federal, 34% General Funds.
#115 Authorize to amend a
contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item #76), to
continue providing mediation services to parents in Coos, Carroll and Grafton
counties and to assist them in resolving their differences regarding custody,
access and visitation issues in a non-adversarial, confidential setting, by
increasing the amount by $17,750 from $17,750 to $35,500, and by extending the
end date from March 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#116 Authorize to amend a
contract with Monadnock Family Services Inc., Keene,
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item
#75), to continue providing mediation services to parents in Cheshire County and
to assist them in resolving their differences regarding custody, access and
visitation issues in a non-adversarial, confidential setting, by increasing the
amount by $21,750 from $21,750 to $43,500, and by extending the end date from
March 31, 2008 to September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#117 Authorize to amend a
contract with Merrimack County Visitation Center, Concord, NH (previously
approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item #77), to
continue providing safe supervised visitation between children and their
parents and further to continue providing safe supervised transfer of children
between their parents during visitation, by increasing the amount by $34,750
from $34,750 to $69,500, and by extending the end date from March 31, 2008 to
September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#118 Authorize to amend a
contract with Good Beginnings of Sullivan County, Claremont, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item #78), to
continue providing access, visitation and mediation services to parents in
Sullivan County and to assist them in resolving their differences regarding
custody, access and visitation issues in a non-adversarial, confidential
setting, by increasing the amount by $24,750 from $24,750 to $49,500, and by
extending the end date from March 31, 2008 to September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#119 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into an
agreement with Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, NH, to provide primary care
services in an amount not to exceed $80,390.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2008. 89% General, 11% Federal
Funds.
#120 Authorize
Multiple Offender Program to reclassify position #19035 Dormitory Supervisor
II, salary grade 11 to Program Assistant II, salary grade 15. 100% Other (Program Fees) Funds.
#121 Authorize Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other
Drug Prevention Section to reclassify position #42945 Supervisor IV, salary
grade 25 to Administrator I, salary grade 27.
100% Federal
Funds.
#122 Authorize Maternal and
Child Health Section to establish a list of specialty medical consultants to be
utilized on an as needed basis, related to the management of clinically
significant newborn screening results in an amount not to exceed $36,000. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30,
2010. 63% Federal, 37% Federal Funds.
#123 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to grant
the list of public health emergency preparedness funds to the associated All
Health Hazards Regions fiscal agents in the amount of $225,882. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#124 Authorize Bureau of Community
Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to grant the list
of pandemic influenza preparedness funds to the 19 associated All Health
Hazards Regions Planning Groups in the amount of $190,000. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2008 through
June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#124A Authorize Bureau of
Prevention Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Section to retroactively reimburse Valerie Morgan,
for relocation expenses, based on actual expenses incurred in an amount not to
exceed $2,000. Effective December 28,
2007 through January 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#125 Authorize to make a
one-time retroactive payment in the
amount of $2,598 to Staples Inc., Framingham, MA, for next day printing
services. 100% Federal Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
#126 Authorize to accept and
expend other funds in the amount of $5,000 from the NH Hospital Association,
Foundation for Health Communities to fund emergency preparedness. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.
#127 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.
#128 Authorize Transitional
Housing Services to reclassify position #16006 from Clinical Mental Health
Worker, salary grade 21 to Senior Psychiatric Social Worker, salary grade
26. 76% General, 21% Other (Board & Care),
4% Federal Funds.
Glencliff Home
#129 Authorize to accept a
monetary donation from Episcopal Churchwomen, Church of the Messiah, North
Woodstock, NH, in the amount of $200.
#130 Authorize to reclassify
#15558 Bus Driver, salary grade 8 to Nursing Assistant III,
salary grade 14. 100% General Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF MEDICINE
#131 Authorize to reclassify
position #10356 Administrative Secretary, labor grade 14 to Administrative
Supervisor, labor grade 17. 100% General Funds.
NH POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
#132 Authorize to award a
$24,000 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, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#133 Authorize to award a $8,000 grant to Rivier College
for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time or part-time students who
are NH residents enrolled in approved programs in a workforce shortage area in
the State of NH, and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on
the basis of financial need. 100% General Funds.
#134 Authorize
to award a $6,000 grant to Colby-Sawyer College for the purpose of granting
scholarships to full-time or part-time students who are NH residents enrolled in approved programs in a workforce
shortage area in the State of NH, and who will be selected for scholarships by
the college on the basis of financial need.
100% General
Funds.
#135 Authorize to award a
$7,000 grant to the Community College System of NH for the benefit of NH
students pursuing approved programs of study in a workforce shortage area in
the State of NH. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#136 Authorize to enter into
a contract with Cynthia Currier, Sole Proprietor, Georges Mills, NH, to provide
assistance with the implementation of the Initiative for School Empowerment and
Excellence in an amount not to exceed $22,500.
(2)Further authorize payment for services rendered and approved in lieu
of the 25% of the total value of the contract withholding provision. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2008. (3)Further authorize to exercise a renewal
option on this contract for up to two additional fiscal years, subject to the
contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein. 100% Federal Funds.
#137 Authorize to enter into
a contract with Dr. Isabel Beck to present a one day workshop on April 16, 2008
entitled “Lively Vocabulary for Young Children”, to provide an opportunity for the
NH Reading First Faculty, selected teams from Schools or Districts in Need of
Improvement, NH content area coaches, NHREADS
representatives and DOE personnel to participate in a
workshop lead by a highly qualified, nationally known reading researcher and
practitioner with expertise in vocabulary development for an amount not to
exceed $3,533. 100% Federal Funds.
#138 Authorize to enter into
a contract with Dr. Russell Gersten to present a two
day workshop on June 23-24, 2008 entitled “Evidenced-Based Practices for
Teaching Reading and Language to English Learners”, to provide an opportunity
for the NH Reading First Faculty, selected teams from Schools or Districts in
Need of Improvement, NH content area coaches, NHREADS
representatives and DOE personnel to participate in a
workshop lead by a highly qualified, nationally known reading researcher and
practitioner with expertise in vocabulary development for an amount not to
exceed $4,959. 100% Federal Funds.
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM
#139 Authorize to amend a
contract with H.B. Stubbs Inc., Warren, MI,
(previously approved by G&C on 9-13-06, item
#120), to add interactivity to the “Imaging our Universe” exhibit and to
increase the price limitation by $8,000 from $1,260,000 to $1,268,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#140 Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with
Northern Light Motion Pictures Inc., d/b/a Northern Light Productions, Boston,
MA (previously approved by G&C on 5-16-07, item
#136), to create four informational videos on the Planetarium and its capital
project, the Alan Shepard Discovery Center, to be
used for purposes of public education on the project and for fundraising, by
extending the end date from October 31, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#141 Authorize Division of State Police to reclassify position #18437
Executive Secretary, labor grade 11 to Program Assistant III, labor grade
17. 100% Highway Funds.
#142 Authorize Division of
Safety Services to retroactively reclassify
position #10568 Executive Secretary, labor grade 12 to Administrative Assistant
I, labor grade 16. Effective December 7,
2007. 100% Navigation Safety Fund.
#143 Authorize to amend a
contract with Glen Group Inc., North Conway, NH, for the implementation of a
recruitment campaign for volunteer healthcare professionals for emergency
response, by increasing the price limitation by $55,210 from $60,000 to
$115,210, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to December
31, 2008. 22% Federal, 78% Transfer from other Agencies.
#144 Authorize Divisions of
Administration and State Police to enter into a sole source contract with HSM Electronic
Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the upgrades and monitoring of
intrusion/security systems, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed
$15,886. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 54% Highway, 38% Federal, 8% Turnpike Funds.
#145 Authorize Division of
Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, to enter into a
lease agreement with Roland W. Couture, Gorham, NH in an amount not to exceed
$114,750. Effective March 26, 2008
through April 30, 2013. 100% Fire and EMS Funds.
#146 Authorize the
application permit of Mountview Property Owners
Association of Freedom Inc. located on Ossipee Lake
in Freedom, NH, for a congregate mooring field, for a total of 36 moorings.
#147 Authorize Division of
State Police to accept and expend a $29,347 grant from the NH Highway Safety
Agency entitled NH State Police Join the NH Clique Seat Belt Campaign for the
purpose of conducting patrols to enforce the State’s occupant protection law
between May 19 and June 1, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% Other (Transfer from other Agencies)
Funds.
#148 Authorize Division of
State Police to accept and expend a $16,769.75 grant from the NH Highway Safety
Agency entitled NH State Police Sobriety Checkpoints for the purpose of
conducting specific sobriety checkpoints from Memorial Day 2008 through Labor
Day 2008. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 15, 2008. 100% (Transfers from other Agencies) Funds.
#149 Authorize Division of
Administration to amend a contract with Waste Management of NH, Hampton, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item
#474), by increasing the frequency of trash removal services at 3 Higgins
Drive, Belmont, only, from bi-weekly to weekly, by increasing the amount from
$22,235.56 to $22,963.48, an increase of $727.92. Effective April 3, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Navigation Safety Funds.
#150 Authorize Division of
Fire Standards & Training & Emergency Medical Services to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with
Utility Service & Assistance Inc., Hooksett, NH, to provide emergency
repairs in conjunction with the loss of a main power transformer at the Fire
Academy on September 11, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% Revolving Funds.
#151 Authorize Grants
Management Unit to award a grant to the NH Department of Health and Human
Services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the 2006 State Agency eligible
share of Homeland Security funds for Critical infrastructure security
enhancement by installing fixed bollards at strategic locations around the
perimeter of the Public Health Laboratory.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#152 Authorize Division of
Fire Standards & Training & Emergency Medical Services to accept a
donation of 36 automotive airbags from Ron Currier Hilltop Chevrolet,
Somersworth, NH with a value of $3,564, to be used to enhance vehicle
extrication training. Effective
upon G&C approval.
#153 Authorize Division of
Emergency Services, Bureau of Emergency Communications, to increase the
Division’s vehicle fleet by one medium duty truck to provide the necessary
towing capacity to move the Emergency Communication trailers used in response
to natural disasters, where multi-jurisdictional radio requirements are
needed. The Division also needs to move
the Mass Casualty trailers it maintains for the Division of Homeland Security
and Emergency Management. This vehicle
will be housed in Concord. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Agency Income.
#154 Authorize Division of
Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services to increase the
Division’s vehicle fleet by one medium duty truck to provide the necessary
towing capacity to move the Division-owned trailers used for training fire and
emergency medical services personnel throughout the state. This vehicle will be housed in Concord. Effective upon G&C approval.
100% Federal Grant Funds.
#155 Authorize to amend a
contract with Mr. Perry’s Janitorial, Enfield Center, NH, (previously approved
by G&C on 6-21-06, item #230), for janitorial
service and emergency cleaning of Lebanon Motor Vehicle substation, in an
amount not to exceed $11,040, by extending the end date upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Highway Funds.
#156 Authorize Division of State Police to retroactively pay annual dues in the amount of $5,300 to the
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, Washington, DC for the period of January 1,
2008 through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#156A Authorize Division of
State Police to enter into a sole source
maintenance contract with Printrak International,
a Motorola Company Inc., Anaheim, CA, for the maintenance and support of the
Automated Fingerprint Identification System in the amount not to exceed
$77,650. Effective April 1, 2008 through
March 31, 2009. 100% Revolving Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#157 Authorize to accept and
place on file the Monthly Equipment Acquisition Plan Status Report for the
period ending February 29, 2008.
#158 Authorize Bureau of
Finance & Contracts to retroactively
pay Norman Howcroft, prior year increment wages
that were not processed from March 20, 2006 through June 7, 2007 in the amount
of $2,140.81. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
#159 Authorize to sell to
the Town of Jaffrey, a parcel of land 0.975 acre in size in Jaffrey for $65,300
and a one-time administrative fee of $1,100.
#160 Authorize Bureau of Finance and Contracts to pay Small Claims for
individual amounts less than $600. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.
#161 Authorize to enter into
a inter-agency rental agreement with the Department of
Administrative Services, Concord, NH, for office/training space in the Stickney
Avenue Facility in the amount of $34,074.99.
Effective April 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
#162 Authorize to transfer
$3,478,000 between Highway Fund accounts and to transfer $2,482,000 from
Highway Surplus as detailed in letter dated March 6, 2008.
#163 Authorize to amend a
contract with Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT, (previously approved by G&C on 10-3-07, item #87), for certain transportation related
planning activities, by increasing the amount by $17,220 from $185,680 to
$202,900. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 9, 2009.
#164 Authorize Bureau of Rail
and Transit to expend an amount not to exceed $40,000 for necessary maintenance
and repairs to the state-owned inactive and abandoned railroad corridors, some
of which are now being used for recreational purposes under the management of
the Department of Resources and Economic Development, Bureau of Trails. (2)Further authorize to pay the Bureau of
Bridge Maintenance, Bureau of Highway Maintenance and the Department of
Resources and Economic Development, Bureau of Trails, for their expenses on
maintenance of these properties. 100% State Special Railroad
Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#165 Authorize Bureau of
Rail & Transit to grant an easement to Public Service of NH for overhead
electrical distribution and transmission lines and current laterals on the
State-owned Ashuelot Branch railroad corridor in the
Town of Swanzey and City of Keene, for a one-time fee
of $5,000.
#166 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way petition for a hearing on the replacement of five bridges and the
removal of one bridge along the US 1 Bypass from the Sara Long Bridge southerly
to the US 1/Greenleaf Woods Drive intersection with a suggested budget of
$14,040.
#167 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way petition for a hearing on US Route 4 Bridge replacement and
improvements to US 4/NH 4A Intersection with a suggested budget of $3,515.
#168 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way to pay various owners $614,905.24 as documented in the
Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period
extending from February 13, 2008 through March 3, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval.
#169 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way to sell a 2.55 acre parcel in Hampstead to 17 Gigante
Drive Realty Trust for $163,600 which includes an administrative fee of
$1,100. Effective upon
G&C approval.
#170 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to enter into a contract with Liddell Brothers Inc., Halifax, MA,
on the basis of a low bid of $174,497.50 for traffic sign removal and
replacement on the Spaulding Turnpike.
(2)Further authorize that a contingency in the amount of $26,174.63 be
approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the
construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through
October 31, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#171 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to enter into a low bid contract with Brox
Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, on the basis of a low bid of $2,214,080 for
roadway resurfacing of 36.12 miles in maintenance District IV in Cheshire and
Hillsborough Counties. (2)Further
authorize that a contingency in the amount of $154,985.60 be approved for
payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the
project. Effective
upon G&C approval through August 28, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds.
#172 Authorize to reclassify
position #17237 Survey Team Technician I, labor grade 10, to
Transportation Management Communications Specialist I, labor grade 12.
#173 Authorize to enter into
a contract with Stephens-Marquis Assoc. Inc., Merrimack, on the basis of a low
bid of $742,560 for the reconstruction of vehicle fueling sites in Derry and
Manchester. (2)Further authorize that a
contingency in the amount of $74,256 be approved for payment of latent
conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 26, 2008. 100% Capital Funds.
#174 Authorize to enter into
a contract with Stephens-Marquis Assoc. Inc., Merrimack, NH on the basis of a
low bid of $776,800 for the reconstruction of vehicle fueling sites in Milford
and Swanzey.
(2)Further authorize that a contingency in the amount of $77,680 be
approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the
execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through
October 3, 2008. 100% Capital Funds.
#175 Authorize Bureau of Construction
to enter into a contract with New England Signal Systems Inc., Northwood, NH,
on the basis of a low bid of $169,769.25 for traffic signal removal and
replacement on NH Route 101A at the intersection with NH Route 101 and North
River Road in the town of Milford. (2)Further authorize that a contingency in
the amount of $25,465.39 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which
may appear during the execution of the project.
Effective upon G&C
approval through August 28, 2008.
100% Betterment
Funds.
#176 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to enter into a low bid contract with Pike Industries Inc.,
Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,648,160 for roadway resurfacing of
31.5 miles in maintenance District VI and in Strafford and Rockingham
Counties. (2)Further authorize that a
contingency in the amount of $164,816 be approved for payment of latent
conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 19, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds.
#177 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to enter into a low bid contract with Pike Industries Inc.,
Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,787,265 for roadway resurfacing of
27.01 miles in maintenance District II and in Grafton, Merrimack and Sullivan
Counties. (2)Further authorize that a
contingency in the amount of $178,726.50 be approved for payment of latent
conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 12, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds.
#178 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to enter into a low bid contract with Pike Industries Inc.,
Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $2,096,245 for roadway resurfacing of
37.57 miles in maintenance District III and in Belknap, and Carroll
Counties. (2)Further authorize that a
contingency in the amount of $146,737.15 be approved for payment of latent
conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 22, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds.
#179 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to enter into a low bid contract with Pike Industries Inc.,
Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,932,960 for roadway resurfacing of
35.76 miles in maintenance District I in Coos, Carroll and Grafton Counties. (2)Further authorize that a contingency in
the amount of $193,296 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may
appear during the execution of the project.
Effective upon G&C
approval through August 28, 2008.
100% Betterment
Funds.
#180 Authorize to enter into
a contract with Howard Systems Voice, Data and Video Wiring LLC, Barrington,
NH, for Security Cameras and Related Equipment Services in the amount of
$8,937.50. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#181 Authorize to enter into
a contract with TMC Services Inc., Bellingham, MA, on
the basis of a low bid of $863,350 for the reconstruction of vehicle fueling
sites in Warner, Alton and Pittsfield.
(2)Further authorize that a contingency in the amount of $86,335 be
approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the
execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through
October 3, 2008. 100% Capital Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
#182 Authorize to enter into
a memorandum of agreement with the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., Concord,
NH, for acting as the grant recipient/fiscal intermediary to Workforce
Opportunity Council in the amount not to exceed $10,000. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend
agency income in the amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30,
2009. 100% Agency Income Funds.
Requested Tuition Total: $24,480.75
#184 TRAVEL REQUESTS
TABLED ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES (Tabled at 3-5-08 meeting)
#29A TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to table the request of the Division of Historical Resources to retroactively continue a Full Time Temporary position for one Historian, labor grade 24, from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to retroactively amend the ending date of a Economic Development Initiative grant received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 and reallocate funding in the amount of $84,782.49 between classes and fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Tabled at 3-5-08 meeting)
#68 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth voted to table the request of the Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, to enter into an agreement with the National Center for Healthy Housing Inc., Columbia, MD, to research, develop and produce a plan for the NH CLPPP Health Homes Project in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 52% General, 48% Federal Funds.