GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
AGENDA
State
House, Concord, New Hampshire
March
7, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
#1 CONSENT CALENDAR - DONATIONS:
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
A. Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation from Reach the Beach Relay Inc., Woodsville, MA, in the amount of $15,000, for the NH State Parks’ involvement in the 2011 edition of the New Balance Reach the Beach Relay race series.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
LIQUOR COMMISSION
B. Authorize to accept a donation from the Indian Trade Commission, in the amount of $4,900 for hotel accommodations, meals and transfers in Verona, Italy for two Liquor Commission employees to attend the 2012 Vinitaly Wine Exhibition in Verona, Italy.
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Glencliff Home
C. Authorize to accept monetary donations in the amount of $236 for the period of August 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, and deposit into the Resident Council Fund.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
D.
Authorize to accept a donation of three new
Cascade Rescue Company Lightweight Titanium Stokes Litters valued at $1,822.80,
for a total of $5,468.40 to be donated to the Law Enforcement Division to be
used for search and rescue missions.
DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
E.
Authorize
to accept a retroactive gift in the
amount of $280 from EMC2 Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, for lodging at
an executive briefing, titled “Intelligent Business Transformation –
Synchronizing IT and Business Strategy,” to be held Monday, March 5, 2012 a the
Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, VT.
BUSINESS FINANCE
AUTHORITY
#2 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan
to Wentworth Economic Development Corporation located in Wolfeboro, 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.
#3 Authorize
to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan
to Coastal Economic Development Corporation for the benefit of Foss
Manufacturing Co., LLC located in Hampton, NH.
Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the
financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the
policy and authority of the Act.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#4 Authorize to award a
grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000, for the
purpose of assisting in site development to support 40 units of affordable
housing. Effective upon G&C approval
through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#5 Authorize to amend a
grant agreement with the County of Merrimack, Boscawen, NH, (originally
approved by G&C on 3-30-11, item #3,
in the amount of $275,000), to allow for finalization of road improvement work
to be completed, by extending the end date to December 31, 2012 from June 30,
2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#6 Authorize to amend a
grant agreement with the County of Merrimack, Boscawen, NH, (originally
approved by G&C on 1-19-11, item #5, in the amount of $225,000), to allow for finalization of road improvement
work to be completed, by extending the
completion date to December 31, 2012 from June 30, 2012. 100%
Federal Funds.
#7 Authorize to award a
grant to the Town of Exeter, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of
making infrastructure improvements.
Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100%
Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#8 Authorize to exercise
a sole source contract renewal
option with International Business Machines, Pittsburg, PA, to provide Business
Recovery Services for DHHS, Division of Child Support Services and Division of
Family Assistance, by increasing the funding by $69,048 from $465,994 to
$535,042, and by extending the end date from March 20, 2012 through September
20, 2012. 100% Other Funds: the agency Class 27 funds used by DHHS to reimburse
DoIT for this service is of 42% Federal and 58% General Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
#9 Authorize the
nomination of Michael J. Sanders, Portsmouth, NH, 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.
#10 Authorize the confirmation
of James L. Pappaioanou, Bow, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
#11 Authorize the
confirmation of Captain Nelson A. Abreu, Marston Mills, MA, for promotion to
the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
#12 Authorize to enter into
an agreement with Securitas Security Services USA Inc., Manchester, NH, to
provide armed security services at the Pease Air National Guard Facilities in
Newington, NH, in the total amount of $1,117,152. Effective upon G&C approval through
January 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#13 Authorize the Bureau
of Facilities and Assets Management to enter into an agreement with D&V
Landscaping LLC, Belmont, NH, for lawn care services at the Laconia Lakes
Region Facility, in the amount of $21,500.
Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2012. 100%
General Funds.
#14 Authorize to enter
into a contract with MGT of America Inc., Tallahassee, FL, for the provision of
consulting services for business process analysis, design and reengineering,
administrative supply chain planning and management, operational configuration
and resource planning, quality control and service level development,
operational and procedural documentation, and guidance to the State for the conversion
to consolidated operations for administrative functions, in an amount not to
exceed $250,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2013.
#14A Authorize to transfer
funds in and among accounting units in the amount of $346,704, made up of
$186,339 general funds and $160,365 in other funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June
30, 2012. 53.7% General, 46.3% Other Funds.
Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on March 9, 2012.
ATTORNEY GENERAL – DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#15 Authorize to enter
into a sub-grant with the Newton Police Department, in the amount of $7,500
from the FFY 2009 Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding to
support the operation of the NH Attorney General’s Drug Task Force by assigning
an officer to the Drug Task Force.
Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100%
Federal Funds.
#16 NOT USED
STATE TREASURY
#17 Authorize to issue a
warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $69,776 and the
State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $69,775.56 to the rightful
owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
#18 Authorize to award a
two year operating grant in the amount of $35,256 to Apple Hill Chamber
Players, Sullivan, NH, and to Andy’s Summer Playhouse, Wilton, NH, in the
amount of $35,256. Effective upon
G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#19 Authorize the Division
of Arts to enter into a contract with Gordon Carlisle, Eliot, to create artwork
for the 4th Circuit Courthouse, Laconia, in an amount not to exceed
$7,200. Effective upon G&C approval
through December 31, 2012. 100% for Arts Fund.
#20 Authorize the Division
of Arts to enter into a contract with Matt Patterson, New Ipswich, NH, to
create artwork for the Merrimack Courthouse, in an amount not to exceed
$3,284. Effective upon G&C approval
through December 31, 2012. 100% For Arts Fund.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#21 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with NH FFA Foundation, Concord, NH, to develop a marketing
education programming and outreach activities, in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June
1, 2012. 100% Other Funds – IT/Risk Management.
#22 Authorize to enter
into a memorandum of understanding with the NH Department of Resources &
Economic Development, to continue a marketing project uniting NH agriculture
with tourism marketing for the State, in the amount of $159,040. Effective upon G&C approval through June
30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Information Services
#22A Authorize to amend a sole source contract with ACS State
Healthcare LLC, Atlanta, GA (originally approved by G&C on 12-07-08, late
item C), to extend the duration of the Design, Development and Implementation
phase of the NH Medicaid Management Information System Project, by extending
the termination date from September 30, 2016 to December 31, 2017, and
increasing the price by $9,037,125 from $66,916,886 to an amount not to exceed
$75,954,011. Effective upon G&C
approval.
Office of Medicaid Business and
Policy
#23 Authorize to accept
and expend additional Title XXI State Children’s Health Insurance Program
federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount
of $599,142.54, and transfer out the general funds in the amount of
$598,544. (2)Further authorize to accept
and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $599,142.54. (3)Further authorize to accept and expend
additional Title XXI State Children’s Health Insurance Program federal funds
from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of
$3,774,170.40 and Federal Medicaid revenues of $1,676,362.54. (4)Further authorize to accept and expend additional
federal revenues in the amount of $3,895,928.89. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 100%
Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee
approved.
Division of Public Health Services
#24 Authorize the Bureau
of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal & Child Health
Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $2,131,176 from
DHHS Health Resources and Services Administration to fund the Maternal, Infant
and Early Childhood Visiting Program.
(2)Further authorize to establish a part-time temporary Program Planner
II, labor grade 21, utilizing funds from DHHS Health Resources and Services
Administration, Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June
30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#25 Authorize the Bureau
of Public Health Systems, Policy and Performance, Rural Health and Primary Care
Section, to enter into an agreement with Tara Nelson, Licensed Clinical Mental
Health Counselor, Barnstead, to provide reimbursement for payment of
educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, in an amount not to
exceed $32,000. Effective April 1, 2012
or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through March 31, 2015. 100%
General Funds.
#26 Authorize the Bureau
of Public Health Systems, Policy and Performance, Rural Health and Primary Care
Section, to enter into an agreement with Dr. Christine Fatterusso, Doctor of
Allopathic Medicine, Lisbon, NH, to provide reimbursement for payment of
educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, in an amount not to
exceed $75,000. Effective April 1, 2012
or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through March 31, 2015. 100%
General Funds.
#27 Authorize the Bureau
of Population Health and Community Services, Health Eating and Physical
Activity Section, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and
Children and Commodity Supplemental Foods Program to renew and amend an
agreement with CQuest America Inc., Springfield, IL, (originally approved by
G&C on 6-27-07, item #237), for the operations and maintenance of the
StarLINC management information system, by increasing the price by $908,752
from $2,189,636 to $3,098,388, and by extending the completion date from June
30, 2012 to June 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
#28 Authorize the Bureau
of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal and Child Health Section
to enter into an agreement with Community Action Partnership of Strafford
County, Dover, NH, to provide home visiting services to pregnant women in
accordance with the Healthy Families America model, in an amount not to exceed
$232,821. Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
#29 Authorize to amend an
agreement with Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health Inc., Laconia, NH,
(originally approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #76), to reduce substance
abuse prevention services in the Lakes Region, by decreasing the price by $86,797
from $297,555 to an amount not to exceed $210,758. (2)Further authorize to amend an agreement
with Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health Inc., Laconia, NH, (originally
approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #76), to continue substance abuse
prevention services in the Lakes Region by continuing to fund a Regional
Network Coordinator, by increasing the price by $75,000 from $297,555 to an
amount not to exceed $372,555, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2012
to June 30, 2013. Effective upon G&C
approval. 72% Federal, 28% General Funds.
#30 Authorize to amend an
agreement with Granite United Way, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C
on 10-20-10, item #78), to reduce substance abuse prevention services in the
Capital Region, by decreasing the price by $92,994 from $307,638 to an amount
not to exceed $214,664. (2)Further
authorize to amend an agreement with Granite United Way, Concord, NH,
(originally approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #78), to continue substance
abuse prevention services in the Capital Region by continuing to fund a
Regional Network Coordinator, by increasing the price by $75,000 from $307,638
to an amount not to exceed $382,638, and by extending the end date from June
30, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Effective
upon G&C approval. 71% Federal, 29% General Funds.
#31 Authorize to amend an
agreement with County of Sullivan, NH, (originally approved by G&C on
10-20-10, item #74), to reduce substance abuse prevention services in Sullivan
County Region, by decreasing the price by $34,359 from $185,869 to an amount
not to exceed $151,510. (2)Further authorize
to amend an agreement with County of Sullivan, NH, (originally approved by
G&C on 10-20-10, item #74), to continue substance abuse prevention services
in the Sullivan County Region by continuing to fund a Regional Network
Coordinator, by increasing the price by $75,000 from $185,869 to an amount not
to exceed $260,869, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2012 to June
30, 2013. Effective upon G&C
approval. 91% Federal, 9% General Funds.
#32 Authorize to amend an
agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, (originally approved by
G&C on 10-20-10, item #72), to reduce substance abuse prevention services
in Sullivan County Region, by decreasing the price by $126,815 from $341,245 to
an amount not to exceed $214,430.
(2)Further authorize to amend an agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc.,
Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #72), to
continue substance abuse prevention services in the Manchester Region by
continuing to fund a Regional Network Coordinator, by increasing the price by
$75,000 from $341,245 to an amount not to exceed $416,245, and by extending the
end date from June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
Effective upon G&C approval. 71% Federal, 29% General Funds.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#32A Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with Lakes Region
Partnership for Public Health Inc., Laconia, NH, acting as the fiscal agent for
the ServiceLink Aging and Disability Network (originally approved by G&C on
6-23-10, item #135), expanding outreach and education relative to Medicare cost
saving under the State Health Insurance Assistance Program; enhancing
volunteerism and education relative to Medicare fraud and abuse under the Senior
Medicare Patrol Program, by increasing the price by $91,509 from $1,199,251.01
to $1,290,760.01, and by extending the completion date for the pilot project,
Veteran Directed – Home and Community Based Services in Belknap County. 100%
Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#33 Authorize to amend a
lease contract with Bergeron Construction Company Inc., Keene, NH, (originally
approved by G&C on 5-16-07, item #43), for Probation/Parole District Office
space, Keene, NH, by increasing the contract by $9,685.68 from $145,285.20 to
$154,970.88, and by extending the completion date from April 2, 2012 to August
2, 2012. 100% General Funds.
#34 Authorize to accept
and expend funds made available through a Victims of Crime Act sub grant from
the NH Department of Justice, in the amount of $38,697 to supplant $23,009 of
General Funds and provide for a net increase in spending authority of $15,668
of assistance to crime victims and their families. Effective upon G&C approval through June
30, 2012. 100% Agency Income (federal funds at origin).
#35 Authorize to pay
overtime in the amount of $1,705,000 for permanent personnel from Class 10
appropriations for positions that are vacant due to illness, extended leaves of
absence, or pending recruitment at the NH Department of Corrections. 100%
General Funds.
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#36 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Scott J. Rubin, Bloomsburg, PA, to provide expert
testimony, litigation assistance, training, and other services related to representing
the interests of residential utility customers in dockets at the NH Public
Utilities Commission, in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June
30, 2013. 100% Public Utility Assessment.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
#37 Authorize to accept
and expend federal funds in the amount of $201,499 from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency via the Department of Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency
Management, for protective measures taken and damages incurred to DRED-managed
properties by Hurricane Irene on September 1, 2011. Effective upon G&C approval through June
30, 2013. 100% Transfer from Other Agency.
Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on March 9, 2012.
#38 Authorize the Division
of Forests and Lands to budget and expend $97,280 from the Stone Property Trust
Fund Account for the purpose of funding property maintenance and equipment
purchase. Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Private Local Funds (Trust
Funds). Contingent upon Fiscal Committee
approval on March 9, 2012.
#39 Authorize the Division
of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $28,040 of federal funds from the
Department of Agriculture, USDA Forest Service for maintaining and enhancing
the Forest Health Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012.
100% Federal Funds.
#40 Authorize the Division
of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with Decorative Interiors of
Laconia Inc., Laconia, NH, for vinyl composition floor tile replacement at the
North Country Resources Center in Lancaster, in the amount of $12,799. Effective upon G&C approval through June
30, 2012. 100% Capital Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#41 Authorize to enter
into a cooperative agreement with the Recreational Boating and Fishing
Foundation for the purposes of implementing a direct mail marketing program
targeting lapsed anglers to increase fishing license sales. Effective upon G&C approval through March
31, 2013.
#42 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Major L. Rodd “The Roofer” Inc., St. Johnsbury, VT, for
Roof Replacements for Three Residences, Berlin Fish Hatchery, Berlin, NH, in
the amount of $94,990. Effective upon
G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
#43 Authorize to enter
into a sole source contract with the
Audubon Society of NH, Concord, NH, for implementing Wildlife Action Plan
strategies, in the amount of $87,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100%
Federal Funds.
#44 Authorize to enter
into a grant agreement with the Town of Alstead, NH, in the amount of $35,000,
to complete the Lower Warren Brook Restoration Project. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2013. 100% Other (Fisheries Habitat) Funds.
#45 Authorize to enter
into a contract with S.D. Szetela LLC, Glen, NH, for the Chimney Removal and
Installation of New Metal Chimneys, Berlin Fish Hatchery, Berlin, NH, in the
amount of $21,638. Effective upon
G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#46 Authorize to amend
item #54, approved by G&C on October 21, 2009, Brownfields Revolving Loan
Fund, ARRA of 2009 federal funds by reallocating $38,000 between classes. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2014. 100% ARRA Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#47 Authorize a
Supplemental Loan Agreement with the City of Laconia, which finalizes and
lowers the original loan agreement (originally approved by G&C on 8-19-09,
item #109C), by $2,761.61 from $437,000 to $434,238.39. Effective upon G&C approval. 50%
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Repayment Account, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.
#48 Authorize a
Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of Merrimack, which finalizes and
lowers the original loan agreement (originally approved by G&C on 7-15-09,
item #53), by $490,716.41 from $1,600,000 to $1,109,283.59. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5%
Clean Water State Revolving Funds, 8.5% Capital (General) Funds, 50% Federal
ARRA Funds.
#49 Authorize to amend a
loan agreement with the City of Keene (originally approved by G&C on
1-27-10, Late Item A), to reallocate the funding sources as follows: increase the ARRA of 2009 by $294,000 from
$635,099 to $929,099, and decrease Clean Water State Revolving Fund Repayment
Funds by $294,000 from $1,864,901 to $1,570,901. Effective upon G&C approval. 100%
Federal ARRA Funds.
#50 Authorize to amend the
Cooperative Agreement with the University of NH (originally approved by G&C
on 11-9-11, item #73), by modifying milepost dates, for the purchase of two
compressed natural gas light duty vehicles, by increasing the amount by $4,296
from $27,000 to $31,296. Effective upon
G&C approval through April 30, 2012.
100% ARRA Pass-through Federal
Funds.
#51 Authorize to make a retroactive payment of an invoice in
the amount of $45,396.92 for emergency work undertaken by the Town of Meredith
on August 21 and September 8-14, 2-11 to repair a leak in the Winnipesaukee
River Basin Program’s 12-inch sewer force main located in Meredith. 100%
WRBP Funds.
#52 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the Town of Rollinsford, NH, to support the replacement
of a municipal multi-function truck, in an amount not to exceed
$37,703.28. Effective upon G&C
approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#53 Authorize to retroactively amend the sole source Joint Funding Agreement
with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, (originally approved by G&C on
3-17-11, item #72), to provide technical assistance in assessing transport
processes and potential geochemical reactions controlling arsenic
concentrations in groundwater at the Auburn Road Landfill Superfund Site in
Londonderry, NH, by increasing the amount of $92,085 from $74,900 to $166,985. Effective January 31, 2012 through March 31,
2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#54 Authorize Joseph R.
Bresnahan’s request to amend a permit to perform work on frontage in Alton on
Lake Winnipesaukee (originally approved by G&C on 9-3-08, item #59).
#55 Authorize Bow Lake
Estates Property Management Corp’s request to perform work on lots 29 & 30
on Bow Lake, Strafford.
#56 Authorize to enter
into a grant agreement with the Powwow Pond Council Inc., Kingston, NH, for the
purchase of milfoil control activities in Powwow Pond, Kingston. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2012. 100% Lake Restoration Funds.
#57 Authorize to enter
into a grant agreement with the City of Nashua, Nashua, NH, in an amount not to
exceed $675,088, to support the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles to run on
compressed natural gas. Effective upon
G&C approval through December 31, 2012.
100% Pass-through Federal Funds.
#57A Authorize to enter into
an agreement with New England Southern Railroad Co., Inc., Goffstown, NH, to
support the purchase of idle reduction equipment for its SW1500 switch
locomotive, in an amount not to exceed $28,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100%
Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#58 Authorize to accept
and expend Administrative Review and Training-Method 2 (Implementation Grant)
funds in the amount of $1,201,771 from the US Department of Agriculture. (2)Further authorize to establish a position
for one Grants Program Coordinator.
Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100%
Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee
approved.
#59 Authorize to grant
funds in accordance with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
of 2006 to Strafford County Department of Corrections, Dover, NH, to assist in
the operation of their approved career and technical education programs for
male offenders, in the amount of $19,160, and authorize unencumbered payment of
said grant with internal accounting control.
Effective upon G&C approval through March 12, 2013. 100%
Federal Funds.
#60 Authorize to grant
funds in accordance with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
of 2006 to Belknap County Department of Corrections, Laconia, NH, to assist in
the operation of their approved career and technical education programs for
offenders, in the amount of $10,941.22, and authorize unencumbered payment of
said grant with internal accounting control.
Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100%
Federal Funds.
#61 Authorize to grant
funds in accordance with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
of 2006 to Strafford County Department of Corrections, Dover, NH, to assist in
the operation of their approved career and technical education programs for
female offenders, in the amount of $13,640, and authorize unencumbered payment
of said grant with internal accounting control.
Effective upon G&C approval through March 12, 2013. 100%
Federal Funds.
#62 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Bernard R. Davis, Contoocook, NH, for the purpose of
assisting the Bureau of School Approval and Facility Management, in the amount
of $15,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Teacher Competence Fund.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#63 Authorize the Division
of Motor Vehicles to accept and expend “DMV Mobile Motorcycle Trailer Grant”
funds in the amount of $26,000 from the NH Highway Safety Agency for the
purpose of a mobile trailer to display and operate the Smart Trainer and
training motorcycles at public events.
Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2012. 100%
Agency Income. Fiscal Committee
approval.
#64 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with North Country Resource and Development Area Council Inc., to provide
technical and planning assistance to rural communities in NH to improve their
water delivery capacity and emergency response capabilities for a total amount
of $40,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#65 Authorize the Division
of Motor Vehicles to enter into a lease renewal agreement with One Wall Street
LLC, and Brickwater LLC, c/o Brady Sullivan Properties LLC, Manchester, NH, for
4,900 square feet of space for the Division of Motor Vehicles offices,
Manchester, NH, in an amount not to exceed $459,618.96. Effective April 1, 2012 through March 31,
2017. 100% Highway Funds.
#66 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with the Newfields Village Water & Sewer District in the amount of $15,000
toward the purchase and installation of a back-up power generator at the Hervey
Court Wastewater Treatment Facility. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100%
Federal Funds.
#67 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with the Newfields Village Water & Sewer District in the amount of $15,000
toward the purchase and installation of a back-up power generator at the
Swampscott Road Wastewater Pumping Station.
Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100%
Federal Funds.
#68 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with the Newfields Village Water & Sewer District in the amount of $15,000
toward the purchase and installation of a back-up power generator at the Otis
Street Wastewater Pumping Station.
Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal
Funds.
#69 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with the Town of Barnstead, in the amount of $14,650 toward the purchase and
installation of an emergency generator and automatic transfer at the Barnstead
Fire Station #2. Effective upon G&C
approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#70 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with the City of Claremont, in the amount of $140,108 toward the purchase and
installation of a generator for the community’s emergency shelter to be located
at the new community center. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100%
Federal Funds.
#71 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with the Town of Colebrook, for the purchase of approved emergency response
equipment for the Public Works Department, for a total of $5,896. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#72 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into an agreement with
the City of Lebanon, to update the community’s Local Emergency Operations Plan
and to update the infrastructure of their Emergency Operations Center for a
total amount of $5,250. Effective upon
G&C approval through September 30, 2012.
100% Federal Funds.
#73 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into an agreement with
the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, to provide planning
assistance to four communities with their local hazard mitigation plans, for a
total amount of $20,000. Effective upon
G&C approval through September 18, 2014.
100% Federal Funds.
#74 Authorize the Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into an agreement with
the Rockingham Planning Commission, to provide planning assistance to three
communities with their local hazard mitigation plans, for a total amount of
$15,000. Effective upon G&C approval
through September 18, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#75 Authorize to transfer
$1,200,000 from Highway Surplus to fund the state match of Tropical Storm Irene
FEMA and FHWA reimbursements. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Fund. Fiscal Committee approved.
#76 Authorize to accept
and place on file the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011.
#77 Authorize the Bureau
of Trail & Transit to enter into an agreement with URS Corporation, Salem,
NH, and San Francisco, CA, to undertake a study of the Boston MA to Concord NH
rail corridor (NH Capitol Corridor) to analyze transit options in the corridor
including the viability of establishing passenger rail service on this line,
which includes an Alternatives Analysis for rail and transit in the
Lowell-Nashua-Manchester portion of the corridor and a service development plan
for intercity passenger rail in the corridor between Boston and Concord, for an
amount not to exceed $3,655,752.
Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 88.75%
Federal, 11.25% General Funds.
#78 Authorize the Bureau
of Right of Way to pay various owners $32,471 as documented in the Contemplated
Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from
January 19, 2012 through February 14, 2012.
#79 Authorize the Bureau
of Right of Way’s petition for a hearing on alterations to the NH 28
Intersection with Peacham Road and White Oak Road in the Town of Barnstead,
with a Suggested Commission to hold a hearing, and if the necessity is found,
to layout the new highway at this location, with a suggested budget of
$5,596.80.
#80 Authorize the Bureau
of Right of Way to sell a 2.49 acre parcel of State owned land located in the
Town of Chichester to Eddie Watson for $50,000 plus a $1,100 Administrative
Fee. (2)Further authorize to compensate
CB Richard Ellis – New England from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount
of $3,000 for real estate services.
Effective upon G&C approval.
#81 Authorize the Bureau
of Highway Maintenance, Well Section to enter into a contract with Kriester
Artesian Well Company Inc., Henniker, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on
the property of Paul Fultone, New Boston, NH, in the amount of $24,880. Effective upon G&C approval through April
6, 2012. 100% Highway Funds.
#82 Authorize the Bureau
of Materials and Research to enter into an agreement with S. W. Cole
Engineering Inc., Somersworth, NH, for the purposes of providing materials
testing and construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed
$300,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through December 31, 2013.
#83 Authorize the Bureau
of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with Fay, Spofford & Thorndike
LLC, Burlington, MA, and Bedford, NH, for the preliminary design for the
rehabilitation of the two Red List bridges carrying I-93 Northbound and
Southbound over the Winnipesaukee River near Exit 20 in the Towns of Northfield
and Tilton, for an amount not to exceed $337,887.26. Effective upon G&C approval through
January 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
#84 Authorize the Bureau
of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.,
Bedford, NH, to perform a system planning study to examine turnpike
transportation system upgrades along three miles of the F.E. Everett Turnpike
(I-293) through Exits 6 and 7 in the City of Manchester, in an amount not to
exceed $883,591. Effective upon G&C
approval through August 31, 2013. 100% Turnpike Funds.
TABLED ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (Tabled at G&C 2-22-12)
#62 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor St. Hilaire, voted to table the request to pay the Council of Chief State School Officers, Washington, DC, membership dues for FY12, in the amount of $32,916. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 100% General Funds.