GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA

State House, Concord, New Hampshire

June 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m.

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1 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 Precision Lumber, Inc. in Wentworth, 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.

#2 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 Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank and Precision Lumber, Inc. in Wentworth, 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

#3 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the County of Rockingham, Brentwood, NH, for the purpose of rehabilitating the Cross Roads House homeless shelter in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

#4 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the County of Grafton, North Haverhill, NH, for the purpose of subgranting $390,000 to a nonprofit business, the NH Community Loan Fund, for a Microenterprise Development and Assistance Grant in the amount of $400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#5 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Town of Charlestown, NH for infrastructure improvements that will assist the Town with upgrades to the CEDA and CEDA Gristmill Industrial Parks in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

#6 Authorize to amend an agreement with the Town of Troy, NH (previously approved by G&C on 7-19-06, item #1), for the purpose of replacing the existing municipal surface water supply with a new bedrock well and water storage tank in the amount of $337,500, by extending the end date to June 30, 2009 from June 30, 2008.

GOVERNORS COMMISSION ON DISABILITY

#7 Authorize to accept and expend $900 in Other Funds for the Client Assistance Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other (Client Assistance) Funds.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING

#8 Authorize to transfer funds between classes as detailed in letter dated June 2, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval. Fiscal Committee approved.

#9 Authorize to transfer funds between classes as detailed in letter dated June 6, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval. Fiscal Committee approved.

#10 Authorize to transfer funds between classes as detailed in letter dated May 5, 2008. Fiscal Committee approved.

#11 Authorize to accept a donation in the amount of $450 from Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition and Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities Inc., for reimbursement of travel expenses. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.

#12 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Planning Commission, Manchester, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $26,020. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#13 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 4-23-08, item #4), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $500,000 from $4,937,981 to $5,437,981. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#14 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 4-23-08, item #5), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $200,000 from $2,500,633 to $2,700,633. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#15 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $25,261. (2)Further authorize to advance $6,315 to immediately begin work. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#16 Authorize to accept a donation of $17,500 from The Conservation Fund (nation conservation organization) to be deposited in the OEP Land Conservation Endowment established in the Department of Treasury, for easement monitoring and stewardship on behalf of the NH Fish and Game Department. (2)Further authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Council on Resources and Development and the OEP relative to stewardship and funding of conservation easement monitoring. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013.

#17 Authorize to accept a donation of $5,000 from The Conservation Fund (nation conservation organization) to be deposited in the OEP Land Conservation Endowment established in the Department of Treasury, for easement monitoring and stewardship on behalf of the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. (2)Further authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Council on Resources and Development and the OEP relative to stewardship and funding of conservation easement monitoring. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013.

#18 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $25,011. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#19 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Lakes Region Planning Commission, Meredith, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $25,721. (2)Further authorize to advance $6,430 to immediately begin work. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#20 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Central NH Regional Planning Commission, Concord, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $24,713. (2)Further authorize to advance $6,178 to immediately begin work. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#21 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Dover, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $25,817. (2)Further authorize to advance $6,454 to immediately begin work. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#22 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $26,479. (2)Further authorize to advance $6,620 to immediately begin work. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#23 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, Lebanon, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $23,930. (2)Further authorize to advance $5,982 to immediately begin work. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

#24 Authorize to enter into a contract with Verus Financial LLC, Waterbury, CT, for the purpose of carrying out examinations of records of any holder or person to determine compliance with RSA Chapter 471-C, Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2012. 100% Other (Abandoned Property) Funds.

#25 Authorize to issue a warrant form funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $68,183.79 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

#26 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Progressive Technology Federal Systems Inc., Bethesda, MD, to provide a digital archiving and capturing solution for born-digital state of NH publications in the amount of $43,060. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

#27 Authorize to enter into a contract with Conant Custom Brass Restoration, Burlington, VT for restoration of a bronze chandelier originally made for the opening of the NH State Library in 1895 in the amount of $5,550. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.

#28 Authorize Division of Historical Resources to award federally funded Certified Local Government Grants totaling $56,455 to the towns as detailed in letter dated June 10, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#29 Authorize NH State Library to establish a Full Time Temporary Position for one (1) Library Associate I, labor grade 14. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2)Further authorize to budget and expend prior year unexpended Library Services Technology Act funds in the amount of $87,839.21. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#30 Authorize to amend a contract with Bromelkamp Company, Minneapolis, MN (previously amended by G&C on 9-19-07, item #28), for technical support, maintenance, improvements and training of the PEARL software system, by increasing the amount by $8,000 to $24,000, and by extending the end date to June 30, 2009. 19% General, 81% Federal Funds.

#31 NOT USED

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

#32 Authorize Bryan C. Gray, Concord, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

#33 Authorize Davis K. Ulricson, Ashland, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

#34 Authorize Lieutenant Colonel James J. Moody, Manchester, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

#35 Authorize Robert M. Tyszko, Milford, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

#36 Authorize to accept and expend monetary contributions received during the period of April 30, 2008 through May 21, 2008, in the amount of $935 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the betterment of the cemetery.

#37 Authorize to accept and expend funds in the amount of $1,326.37 from the Fish and Game Department for expense incurred on February 16 and 18, 2008 Aerial Serial and Rescue support in NH. 100% Transfer Funds.

#38 Authorize a contract renewal with AMEC Earth and Environmental Inc., Plymouth Meeting PA, (previously amended by G&C on 6-27-07, item #27), for environmental services in the amount of $200,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

#39 Authorize to accept and expend funds in the amount of $1,864.23 from the Department of Resources and Economic Development for expenses incurred on April 25, 2008 Fire Fighting mission in NH. 100% Transfer Funds.

#40 Authorize to grant a deed of easement for 14,853 square feet of land located at Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua, NH to the City of Nashua/Pennichuck Water Works Inc., to maintain a water main and construct a future water booster station.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

#41 Authorize Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with Ferdinando Insurance Associates Inc., Manchester, NH, for Blanket Public Official and Blanket Position Public Official Bond coverage for State employees for a total cost not to exceed $31,760. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2013. 100% General Funds.

#42 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a service contract with Waste Management of NH, Hampton, NH, for solid waste collection and removal services for an amount not to exceed $13,059. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds.

#43 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities and General Services to enter into a contract with Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts, Salem, NH, for solid waste collection and removal services in an amount not to exceed $83,614.44. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 98% Transfer, 2% General Funds.

#44 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a rental agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Concord, NH, providing the Division of Juvenile Justice Services staff with office space located in the Nashua District Court, Nashua, NH, for an amount not to exceed $10,548. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds.

#45 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into an agreement with the City of Claremont, NH for providing office and courtroom space for the Claremont District Court in the City Hall Building for an amount not to exceed $102,046.80. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds.

#46 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to amend a lease with Candia South Branch Brook Holdings LLC, Candia, NH (previously approved by G&C on 11-28-07, item #24), for tenant occupancy and commencement of rental payments in advance of the date currently set for the Candia District Court in an amount not to exceed $732,720. Effective upon G&C approval through June 20, 2013. 100% Transfer Funds.

#47 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Gerard A. Laflamme Inc., Londonderry, NH, for Uninterruptible Power Supply Upgrades for Computer Rooms located at Hazen Drive, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $298,700. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $30,000 for unanticipated expense for the UPS Upgrades, bringing the total to $328,700. (3)Further authorize the amount of $15,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering fees provided, bringing the total to $343,700. Effective upon G&C approval through September 26, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.

#48 Authorize to accept and place on file a list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2008 during the month of May 2008.

#49 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the County of Rockingham for state owned property located in the Rockingham County Courthouse, Brentwood, NH in the amount of $569,933.16. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. 100% Transfer Funds.

#50 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the County of Hillsborough, Goffstown, NH, providing newly constructed office and courtroom space for the Goffstown District Court in an amount not to exceed $796,370.37. Effective July 1, 2008 through November 30, 2013. 100% Transfer Funds.

#51 Authorize Bureau of General Services to enter into a contract with Enviro Vantage Inc., Epping, NH, for mold remediation and office renovation services at 29 Hazen Drive in an amount not to exceed $48,800. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $4,800 for unanticipated expenses bringing the total to $53,600. Effective June 26, 2008 through August 31, 2008. 100% Other (Transfer) Funds.

#52 Bureau of Facilities and Asset Management to enter into an agreement with Enviro Vantage Inc., Epping, NH, for the painting and maintenance project at Thayer Building, Concord, NH, in the amount not to exceed $262,800. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $32,691 for unanticipated expenses brining the total to $295,491. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2008. 33% Tobey, 66% Other (Transfer) Funds.

#53 Authorize Bureau of Purchase & Property to amend a contract with Paymentech LLC, Dallas, TX, (previously amended by G&C on 2-13-08, Late Item A), for financial card processing services, enabling State Agencies to accept credit cards, debit cards or stored value cards for the purchase or payment of registrations, fees, fines, goods and services as required, by extending the end date from July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

#54 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, for installation of a new patrol shed located in Conway, for a total price not to exceed $2,693,970. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $39,387.35 for unanticipated expense for the new patrol shed, bringing the total to $2,733,357.35. (3)Further authorize the amount of $60,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $2,793,357.35 Effective upon G&C approval through May 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.

#55 Authorize Bureau of General Services, Telecommunication to enter into a contract with G4 Communications Corporation, Manchester, NH, to obtain data network circuits for use by multiple State Agencies in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through 60 months thereafter.

#56 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Eckhardt & Johnson Inc., Manchester, NH, for Design/Build Air Conditioning Manchester Armory, Manchester, NH, for a price not to exceed $66,202. (2)Further authorize the amount of $1,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $67,202. Effective upon G&C approval through August 29, 2008. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

#57 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Cyn Environmental Services, Stoughton, MA, for removal of underground storage tanks and installation of above ground storage tanks located at several state agencies for an amount not to exceed $33,625. (2)Further authorize the amount of $700 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $34,325. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2008. 76% Federal, 24% General Funds.

#58 Authorize to accept and place on file the agency transfers authorized for the month of May 2008.

#59 Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $410,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of July 2008. (2)Further authorize a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $356,707,867.68 for the month of May and recommend the balance of $93,292,132.32 be lapsed.

#60 Authorize Risk Management Unit to enter into a retroactive agreement with Ferdinando Insurance Associates Inc., Manchester, NH, to purchase Watercraft Liability Insurance and Hull coverage for the State for a total cost of $37,443. Effective June 4, 2008 through June 3, 2011.

#61 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Helmsman Management Services LLC, Bedford, NH, for the provision of Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration, Loss Prevention, Managed Care, Risk Information Services and Applications for a total cost of $2,352,308. Effective July 1, 2008 through July 1, 2012.

#62 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with J.G.E. Enterprises Inc., Bedford, NH, for parking lot reconstruction statewide for a total price not to exceed $997,777. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $75,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $1,072,777. (3)Further authorize the amount of $7,500 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $1,080,277. Effective upon G&C approval through May 22, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#63 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Douglas J. Pellowe d/b/a Pellowe Construction, Alton, NH, for stair reconstruction at the Manchester Armory Building for a total price not to exceed $135,250. (2)Further authorize the amount of $3,400 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $138,650. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2008. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.

#64 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with White Mountain Communication Corporation, Randolph, NH, for design/build wastewater treatment facilities, Sherman Adams Building, Mt Washington State Park, Sargent’s Purchase, NH, for a total price not to exceed $497,431. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $80,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $577,431. 100% General Funds.

#64A Authorize Division of Accounting Services to amend a contract with Municipal Resources Inc., Meredith, NH, for professional and technical assistance in the recording of financial transactions and the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#64B Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Keith P. Hemingway, Architect, Bristol, NH, for design of the new Merrimack District Courthouse for a total price not to exceed $425,320. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $25,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $450,320. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2010. 100% General Funds.

#64C Authorize Centralized Mailing Distribution to amend a contract with NH Mailing Services Inc., Concord, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #23), to provide presort mailing services, by extending the end date from June 30, 2008 to December 31, 2008.

#64D Authorize Bureau of Graphic Services to amend a contract with PagePath Technologies Inc., St. Plano, IL, in order to continue with a subscription contract for web-to-print applications and hosting, by increasing the amount by $4,745 from $18,819 to $23,564, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $500 for unanticipated e-mail services and onsite training, bringing the total to $24,064. 100% Agency Income.

#64E Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Lavallee, Brensinger Architects, Manchester, NH, for professional Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required, for an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.

#64F Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities and General Services to enter into a service contract with Picard and Son’s Waste and Recycling, Claremont, NH, for solid waste collection and removal services in an amount not to exceed $6,825. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds.

NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

#65 Authorize a contract renewal with Applied Measurement Professionals Inc., Olathe, KS, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #56), for testing services in an amount not to exceed $170,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Testing Fees.

JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

#66 Authorize to enter into a contract with Leigh English, Epsom, NH, for calligraphy services in the amount of $4,500. Effective July 1, 2008 through Jun 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#67 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Washington, D.C., for membership in NCARB and the preparation and scoring of the national architect examinations in the amount of $11,500. Effective July 1, 2008 through July 1, 2010. 100% General Funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL

#68 Authorize to enter into new sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 10, 2008, in the total amount of $359,202 from the FFY 2006 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. (2)Further authorize to enter into new sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 10, 2008, in the total amount of $180,000 from the FFY 2007 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

#69 Authorize to enter into subgrants totaling $327,150 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 12, 2008, from the US Department of Justice’s office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for increased enforcement of NH’s underage drinking laws. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

#70 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Dr. Paul Morrow as a substitute medical examiner for $15,000 to conduct autopsies as needed in the absence of the State Medical Examiner and the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through July 15, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#71 Authorize to appoint Deborah B. Weissbard as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $73,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008.

#72 Authorize to reappoint Suzanne M. Gorman as a Senior Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $93,313.48. Effective June 30, 2008 through June 30, 2013.

#73 Authorize to reappoint Sandra Matheson as Director, Office of Victim/Witness Assistance at a salary level of $79,541.80. Effective June 30, 2008 through June 30, 2013.

#74 Authorize to pay Fiscal Year 2009 dues to the National Association of Attorneys General in the amount of $25,475. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

#75 Authorize to amend the FY 2006 Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws grant award from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (previously approved by G&C on 7-18-07, item #51), to support and enhance state efforts, in cooperation with local law enforcement, to enforce laws prohibiting the sale to, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors, by extending the end date from May 31, 2008 to May 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#76 Authorize to amend the federal FY 2006 Violence Against Women grant program award from the Office on Violence Against Women (previously approved by G&C on 7-18-07, item #47), to support the services to women who have been victims of violence crime in NH, by extending the end date of May 31, 2008 to May 31, 2009. 100% Federal funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#77 Authorize to amend a contract with Attorney Kathryn Bradley, Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-31-08, item #31), for legal services to assist the Attorney General’s Office in developing an on-line internet based training program for municipal election officials and voters funded by the PEW Charitable Trust Grant, by increasing the amount by $3,000 from $33,440 to $36,440. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 90% Agency Income, 10% Transfers from Other Agencies.

#78 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with National Medical Services, Willow Grove, PA, to provide toxicology testing services to the State Medical Examiner in the amount of $150,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#79 Authorize to reappoint Suzan J. Lehmann as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $70,955.82. Effective June 30, 2008 through June 30, 2013.

#80 Authorize to pay Fiscal Year 2009 dues to the National Criminal Justice Association in the amount of $3,485. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 90% Federal, 10% General Funds.

#81 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Elyse Alkalay, Nashua, NH, to provide legal services necessary for the implementation of the Help America Vote Act in the amount of $49,038. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer from Other Agencies.

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

#82 Authorize to reclassify position #41305 Claims Hearings Officer, labor grade 26 ($44,284.50), to Life and Health Insurance Examiner, labor grade 28 ($48,262.50). 100% Insurance Assessment Fees.

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

#83 Authorize to amend a contract with GMI Asphalt Corporation, New Hampton, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10-17-07, item #41), for parking lot repair and resurfacing at NHES’s Laconia Local Office, by increasing the amount by $1,450 from $19,179 to $20,629. Effective upon G&C approval through November 20, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#84 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., Concord, NH, to provide services to the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., as the Performance Accountability and Customer Information Agency in the amount of $280,036.33. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009.

#85 Authorize to enter into a contract with Claremont Savings Bank, Claremont, NH, for rental of 3,100 square feet of office space in the amount of $18,600. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through October 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

#86 Authorize to establish the temporary position as detailed in letter dated May 20, 2008. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

#87 Authorize a renewal option with Roland H. Bryan, DDS, Professional Association, Bedford, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 5-7-08, item #26), for general dentistry services, by increasing the amount by $37,285.50 from $47,598.75 to $84,884.25. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#88 Authorize a renewal option with John M. Carroll, DMD, Grantham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-17-07, late item E), for general dentistry services, by increasing the amount by $37,285.50 from $36,198.75 to $73,484.25. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#89 Authorize a renewal option with Robert J. Madden, DMD, Derry, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-17-07, late item D), for the provision of clinical oral surgeon services, by increasing the amount by $54,896.80 from $53,295.20 to $108,192. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#90 Authorize to amend a contract with Xwave New England, Augusta, ME, (previously amended by G&C on 10-17-07, item #43), for system and enhancement maintenance, by increasing the amount by $1,136,741.20 from $1,612,940 to $2,749,681.20, and by extending the completion date from March 31, 2009 through March 31, 2013. 55.32% OIT General, 44.68% DOC Restitution and Canteen Funds.

#91 Authorize to enter into a contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Whitefield, NH, for guardianship services in the amount of $98,550. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#92 Authorize a contract renewal with Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #46A), for hospital services in the amount of $3,400,000, an increase from $3,400,000 to $6,800,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

#93 Authorize a retroactive contract renewal with Lincare Inc., Clearwater, FL, (previously approved by G&C on 2-8-06, item #27), for the rental and maintenance of medical equipment for oxygen concentrators, C-PAP and Bi-PAP machines, in the amount of $50,952, an increase from $151,852 to $202,804. Effective February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2010. 100% General Funds.

#94 Authorize a contract renewal with Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #46B), for hospital services in the amount of $726,242, an increase from $700,000 to $1,426,242. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

#95 Authorize a contract renewal with John A. Eppolito Jr. MD, Bridgewater, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 5-16-07, item #48), for physician services as a staff physician in the amount of $227,193.01, an increase from $434,726.94 to $661,919.95. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#96 Authorize a contract renewal with Celia Englander, MD, Rye, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 5-16-07, item #47), for physician services as a Chief Medical Officer in the amount of $242,943.98, an increase from $464,865.94 to $707,809.92. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#97 Authorize to enter into a contract with Office of Public Guardian, Concord, NH, for guardianship services in the amount of $189,088.25. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#97A Authorize to pay $1,228,500 in overtime for permanent personnel services out of salaries for vacant positions due to pending recruitment through June 30, 2008.

#97B Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source lease agreement with Hillsborough County, Goffstown, NH, for building and grounds to house the NH State Prison for Women in an amount not to exceed $1,051,265.71. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012. 100% General Funds.

BANKING DEPARTMENT

#98 Authorize to continue the membership and participation in the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, for the amount of $5,532. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Bank Assessment Funds.

LIQUOR COMMISSION

#99 Authorize to accept and expend NH Liquor Commission “Last Drink Survey” funds totaling $11,203.79 from the NH Highway Safety Agency through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2008. 100% Transfer Funds.

#100 Authorize to enter into a contract with L. Parker’s Electric Service, Londonderry, NH, for the sole purpose of providing electrical services at various liquor store locations throughout NH in the amount of $378,900. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

#101 Authorize to enter into a contract with Waste Management of NH, Inc., Hampton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #75), for rubbish removal services for various Liquor Commission locations throughout NH, by increasing the price from $114,932.37 to $121,328.17, an increase of $6,395.80. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

#102 Authorize to enter into a contract with Casella Waste Service Incorporation, Salem, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #76), for rubbish removal services for various Liquor Commission locations throughout NH, by increasing the price from $207,975.92 to $211,388.72, an increase of $3,412.80. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

#103 Authorize to amend a contract with Carriage Care Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #93), for shopping cart maintenance and services at various liquor store locations throughout NH, by increasing the price from $62,070 to $67,070, an increase of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

#104 Authorize to reclassify position #14376 Utility Analyst III, salary grade 28 to Administrator IV, salary grade 33. 100% Utility Assessment Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

#105 Authorize Division of Travel and Tourism Development to enter into a contract with CaLLogix Inc., Bedford, NH, for call center, database management, and mail fulfillment services in the amount of $670,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

#106 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to amend a sole source contract with Dufresne-Henry Inc., d/b/a Stantec Consulting Services Inc., North Springfield, VT (previously amended by G&C on 1-26-06, item #47), for construction administration support for the project to bring grid electrical power to the summit of Mt. Washington, by increasing the amount by $35,230 from $473,600 to $508,830, and by retroactively extending the completion date to October 31, 2008 from December 1, 2006. 100% Capital Budget Funds.

#107 Authorize Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract renewal with the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-19-07, item #56A), for management of the Job Training Grant Program in the amount of $1,000,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

#108 Authorize Division of Travel and Tourism Development to amend a contract with USA 800 Inc., Kansas City, MO (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #64), for telemarketing, inquiry fulfillment, and reporting services, by increasing the amount by $60,000 from $760,000 to $820,000, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#109 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a purchase and sale agreement and promissory note with the Trustees of Dartmouth College in the amount of $2,123,584.94 for the purchase of 8.176 acres, more or less with the buildings thereon located at the summit of Mount Washington State Park from the Trustees of Dartmouth College. 100% Mt. Washington Funds.

#110 Authorize Division of Economic Development to award a grant to the Hannah Grimes Center Inc., Keene, NH, to facilitate the expansion of high-speed wireless service in the southwestern region in the amount of $10,000. (2)Further authorize payment of $9,000 upon G&C approval. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#111 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to amend a grant from the National Parks Service Land and Water Conservation Fund (previously amended by G&C on 5-16-07, item #55), for the Monadnock State park Development and Acquisition project, by extending the completion date to October 31, 2008 from June 25, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#112 Authorize Trails Bureau to award Recreation Trails Program grants totaling $779,187 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated June 25, 2008. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

#113 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to accept and expend an estimated total of $292,369.65 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the State Office of Emergency Management in order to reimburse eligible expenses for mitigating flood-related damages suffered on DRED-managed lands in Coos, Grafton, Carroll, Merrimack and Rockingham counties during the April 2007 rainstorm. 100% Transfer-FEMA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

#114 Authorize to provide retroactive pay to Judith A. DuBois, a former DRED and current PDA employee, in the amount of $11,465.24 plus associated benefit costs due to an adjustment of longevity and seniority dates based on an audit by the Division of Personnel. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

#114A Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to pay an invoice from Rowell’s Sewer & Drain LLC, Franklin, NH, for emergency pumping at the Basin Notch within Franconia Notch State Park on April 24, 2008 in the amount of $456. 100% Park Funds.

#114B Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a sole source contract with Green Mountain Communications Inc., Wolfeboro Falls, NH, for communication tower repairs at the Mount Sunapee and Mount Kearsarge Communication Sites in the amount of $17,500. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008. 88% Parks, 12% Forest Management and Protection Funds.

#114C Authorize to enter into a sublease agreement with the Pease Development Authority, Portsmouth, NH, for renting the 6,134 square foot facility currently housing the International Trade Resource Center in the amount of $137,216. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

#115 Authorize to transfer $20,870 from the NH Fish and Game Reserve to the Fish and Game FY 2009 Operating Budget. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend an additional $62,673 in federal funds from the US Fish and Wildlife Service for the purpose of purchasing fish food for the fiscal year 2009 for six hatcheries. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.

#116 Authorize to purchase 72.65 acres in Kingston, NH, from The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH, in the amount of $55,123.77. (2)Further authorize to accept the donation of three parcels of land totaling approximately 31 acres in Kingston, NH from The Nature Conservancy. (3)Further authorize to accept the donation of a 0.26 acre parcel of land in Kingston, NH from Roland and Rebecca Edmiston, East Kingston, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#117 Authorize to enter into a contract with William Puls d/b/a Deyo’s Cleaning Service, West Brattleboro, VT, for professional cleaning services at the Region 4 Office in Keene in the amount of $3,030. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Fish and Game Funds.

#118 Authorize to enter into a contract with Exeter Rent-All Inc., Exeter, NH, to provide tents, chairs, and tables for the Annual Hunter Education Volunteer Recognition Day at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center on June 28, 2008 in the amount of $4,489.26.