GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA
Wentworth Coolidge Mansion, Portsmouth, NH
August 13, 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 Littleton Consumer Cooperative Society,
Inc. in Littleton, 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
Laconia Savings Bank and SB New Hampshire Country Club LLC in Goffstown, 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 Town of Swanzey, NH for
the purpose of completing water, sewer, and site improvements in support of
creating 38 units of affordable senior housing, 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
acquisition of two properties for the development of 25 units of affordable
housing in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#5 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the Town of Colebrook, NH, to assist the Coos Economic
Development Corporation-Northern Community Investment Corporation Partnership,
a NH Non-Profit corporation, with interior improvements in Colebrook, NH, in
the amount of $109,400. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#6 Authorize to enter
into a retroactive sole source contract
with International Institute of Boston, Boston, MA, through its subsidiary the
International Institute of NH, to provide preventive health services to NH
refugees in the amount of $44,476.
Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#7 Authorize to enter
into a retroactive sole source contract
with Lutheran Social Services of New England Inc., Concord, NH, to provide
preventive health services to NH refugees in the amount of $44,476. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY RESOURCE
COMMISSION
#8 Authorize to enter
into a sole source agreement with
the Connecticut River Joint Commissions, Charlestown, NH, to provide
administration, management, and program assistance in the amount of $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#9 Authorize Eileen
Grimmer, IT Manager, to attend the 20th Annual American Academy of
Certified Public Managers’ Professional Development Conference to be held
September 6, 2008 through September 10, 2008 in Columbus, OH. (2)Further authorize to accept a scholarship
in the amount of $1,200 from the NH Association of Certified Public Managers to
help defray the expenses and application fees for the 20th Annual
American Academy of Certified Public Managers’ Professional Development
Conference.
#10 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Image Access Corporation, Hackensack, NH for maintenance
on the Bell and Howell and Fujitsu Scanners located at the Department of
Revenue Administration in the amount of $5,267.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Other (Agency) Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
#11 Authorize
to transfer appropriated funds in the amount of $25,000 within organizational
unit of the appropriation warrant dated July 1, 2007, Chapter 262, Laws of 2007, to compensate for an
expected shortfall and to adjust the budget as detailed in letter dated July 2,
2008. Fiscal Committee approved.
#12 Authorize retroactive pay for the dates of June
1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $190.30 for Thomas M. DeVaney, State Fire Fighter Trainee. 100% Federal Funds.
#13 Authorize retroactive pay for the dates of May 4,
2008 through June 30, 2008 in the amount of $384.47 for Glen L. Camire, State Fire Fighter Trainee. 100% Federal Funds.
#14 Authorize to
reclassify position #19808 Maintenance Mechanic II, labor
grade 12, to a Building Maintenance Supervisor, labor grade 15. 100% Federal Funds.
#15 Authorize Major
Michael A. Domingue, Barrington, NH, be confirmed for
promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#16 Authorize Nicholas S.
Adler, Portland, ME, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army
National Guard.
#17 Authorize Major Robert
J. Howe, Newburyport, MA, be confirmed for appointment to the rank of Major, NH
Air National Guard.
#18 Authorize Major
Christopher E. Cieurzo, Freeport, ME, be confirmed
for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#19 Authorize John F. Bowley, Middlesex, MA, be nominated for appointment to the
rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this
grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally
qualified.
#20 Authorize Major
Anthony L. Picano, Beverly, MA, be nominated for
promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this
grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and
professionally qualified.
#21 Authorize Lieutenant
Colonel Fred H. Brennan Jr., Lee, NH, be nominated for appointment to the rank
of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found
to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
#22 Authorize to accept
donations of computer server and hard disks in the amount of $2,607.76 for the
NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the betterment of the cemetery.
#23 Authorize to accept
donations of computer services, sign and door repairs, gravel, and a Gator
utility vehicle in the amount of $12,465 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to
be used for the betterment of the cemetery.
#24 Authorize to accept and
expend monetary contributions received during the period of May 22, 2008
through July 14, 2008 in the amount of $1,477.07 for the NH State Veterans
Cemetery to be used for the betterment of the cemetery.
#25 Authorize to amend a
contract with Mike Mounsey & Son Foundation and
Floors, LLC, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 6-4-08, item #11B), for the purpose of constructing a concrete slab and
foundation at the NH State Veterans Cemetery by extending the completion date
to October 1, 2008 from August 1, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#26 Authorize
to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Raymond J. Wieczorek with regard to the refinancing of certain
existing indebtedness and the purchase, renovation, furnishing and equipping of
certain facilities in connection with the NH Institute of Art, Manchester, NH.
#27 Authorize to accept
and place on file a list of agency transfer for fiscal year 2008 during the
month of June 2008.
#28 Authorize
to accept and place on file the Salary and Benefit Adjustment agency transfers
for the month of June 2008.
#29 Authorize Risk
Management Unit to amend a contract with The Segal Company, Boston, MA,
(previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item
#16B), for actuarial, claims auditing and health benefits consulting services
by extending the end date from August 31, 2008 through October 31, 2008.
#30 Authorize Bureau of
Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Edwards
and Kelcey Inc., Manchester, NH for professional
Mechanical Services required for planning, design and construction of various
Public Works’ 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.
#31 Authorize Bureau of
Public Works Design & Construction to enter into a contract with A.W. Therrien Co., Manchester,
NH, for a new roof at the Monadnock Mill, Claremont,
NH, in an amount not to exceed $161,478.
Effective upon G&C
approval through September 30, 2008.
(2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $24,300 for
unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $185,778. 100% General Funds.
#32 Authorize Bureau of
Public Works Design & Construction to enter into a contract with Pike
Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for Hampton Parking Lot Repairs, Interstate Route
95 Northbound, Hampton, NH, for a total price not to exceed $219,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 24, 2008. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the
amount of $31,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to
$250,000. 100% General Funds.
#32A Authorize Risk
Management Unit to enter into a contract with The Segal Company Eastern States,
Boston, MA, to perform a HIPAA Compliance Assessment
of the State Employee and Retiree Health Benefit Program and for services
related to the development of a remediation plan for an amount not to exceed
$49,000. Effective
upon G&C approval.
#32B Authorize Bureau of
General Services to retroactively amend
a contract with Class Act Cleaning Services LLC, Berlin, CT, (previously
amended by G&C on 5-17-06, item #36), for
janitorial services at Hills Avenue Warehouse, State Library, and the Old Labor
Building, by increasing the amount by $50,481.08 from $142,788.06 to $193,269.14,
and by extending the completion date from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
#32C Authorize Bureau of
Facilities and Assets Management to enter into an agreement with Control
Technologies Inc., Manchester, NH, for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning
preventive maintenance service for the Brown Building and Parking Garage,
Concord, NH in the amount of $32,111.28.
(2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $30,000 for the
unanticipated expenses increasing the total to $62,111.28. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Other Funds.
#32D Authorize
a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $450,000,000 to cover expenditures
for the Month of September 2008. (2)Further authorize a Working
Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $354,330,345.44 for the month of July
and recommend the balance of $55,669,654.56 be lapsed.
#32E Authorize Bureau of
Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Michael M.
Lemieux, Pine Hill Construction, Claremont, NH, for foundation repair at Monadnock Mills, Claremont, NH, for a total price not to
exceed $129,500. Effective
upon G&C approval through October 17, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#32F Authorize Bureau of
Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Hutter Construction Corp., New Ipswich, NH, for DRED Warehouse/Office at Bear Brook State Park, Depot Road,
Allenstown, NH, for a price not to exceed $1,153,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#33 Authorize to issue a
warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue
checks in the amount of $83,326.76 to the rightful owners of abandoned or
unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
#34 Authorize Division of
the Arts to enter into a contract with Dharma Creative, Nashua, NH for the
design and layout of various publications in the amount of $24,614. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#35 Authorize to accept
and expend grant funds from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural
Marketing Service in the amount of $102,244.91.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Fiscal Committee approved.
#36 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with Beverly Kelley, Albion, ME, to provide janitorial
services at the NH Building throughout the Eastern States Exposition in West
Springfield, MA in the amount of $8,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through. 15.16% General, 84.84% Other
Funds.
#37 Authorize to enter
into a grant with the Belknap County Conservation District, Laconia, NH, for
the Hunkins Pond Water Quality Improvement Project in
Sanbornton in the amount of $16,650. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2009. 100% Conservation Number
Plate Funds.
#38 Authorize to accept
and expend up to $35,000 grant funds with the US Department of Agriculture,
Agricultural Marketing Service, to implement the Agricultural Management
Assistance Organic Certification Cost-Share Program. 100% Federal Funds.
#39 Authorize to enter
into a grant with the Pemigewasset Chapter Trout
Unlimited, Campton, NH, for the Pemigewasset River
Restoration – Geomorphological Implementation Project
in the amount of $47,560. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2010. 100% Conservation Number
Plate Funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#40 Authorize to appoint
Karin M. Eckel as an Assistant Attorney General, at a
salary level of $57,994.94. Effective upon G&C approval.
#41 Authorize to pay the
Northeast Environmental Enforcement Project $2,700 for the Department’s share
of the allocation for participating states in the project. Effective July 1, 2008
through June 30, 2009 upon G&C approval. 100% Agency Revolving Fund.
#42 Authorize to reappoint
Lynmarie C. Cusack as an Assistant Attorney General
at a salary level of $68,894.54.
Effective September 4, 2008 through September 4, 2013.
#43 Authorize to reappoint
Nancy J. Smith as a Senior Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of
$92,644.50. Effective September 1, 2008
through September 1, 2013.
#44 Authorize to designate
Elizabeth C. Woodcock as an attorney at a salary of $74,000. Effective upon G&C approval.
#45 Authorize to retroactively grant an annual salary
increment to Rosemary Faretra from salary group GG, step 4 ($81,642.08), to salary group GG, step 5 maximum ($85,882) effective July 1, 2008.
#46 Authorize to retroactively grant an annual salary
increment to Paul E. Brodeur from salary group DD,
step 4 ($66,739.92) to salary group DD, step 5 maximum ($70,199) effective July
18, 2008.
#47 Authorize to retroactively grant an annual salary
increment to Richard C. Tracy from salary group BB, step 4 ($60,555.04) to
salary group BB, step 5 ($63,689) effective July 30, 2008.
#48 Authorize to accept
and expend a grant in the amount of $350,000 from the federal Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the Enforcing Underage Drinking
Laws Grant Program used for the purpose of supporting and enhancing state
efforts to enforce laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#48A Authorize to retroactively amend the Cooperative
Project Agreement titled UNH Area Alcohol Task Force for the FFY 2006 Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws grant program in
the amount of $40,292 (previously amended by G&C
on 6-25-08, item #75), by extending the completion date from May 31, 2008 to
May 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#48B Authorize DOJ and the
University of NH of the University System of NH to enter into a Cooperative
Project agreement for the purpose of allowing the DOJ to subgrant
funds for the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws grant program and to complete
the requirements for granting these funds to UNH in the amount of $25,650. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#48C Authorize to enter into
a retroactive memorandum of understanding
with the NH Board of Medicine for the purposes of providing additional
professional legal services and to accept and expend $6,241.20 from the Board
of Medicine for the purpose 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
$6,241.20 from $49,038 to $55,279.20.
Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer from Other Agencies.
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#49 Authorize to accept
and expend $905,913.44 in federal highway safety funds from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the development and implementation of
a statewide safety program. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Committee approved.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#49A Authorize to enter into
a contract with the MiddlewayGroup LLC, Warner, NH,
for the provision of benefit consulting services in connection with the HealthFirst Initiative in the amount of $33,345. Effective August 13, 2008 through June 1,
2009.
#49B Authorize to enter into
a contract with CGI Employee Benefits Group, Hooksett, NH, for the provision of
benefit consulting services in connection with the HealthFirst
Initiative in the amount of $15,200.
Effective August 13, 2008 through June 1, 2009.
#49C Authorize to enter into
a contract with Compass Health Analytics, Portland, ME, for the provision of
benefit consulting services in connection with the HealthFirst
Initiative in the amount of $50,000.
Effective August 13, 2008 through June 1, 2009.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#50 Authorize to make a
one-time retroactive payment of
salary and benefits to Corrections Officer Victoria Malouin
in the amount of $86.66 for the period of April 28, 2007 through May 7, 2007
with current fiscal year funds.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#50A Authorize to enter into
a Holdover Agreement with the Otto Family LLC, to house the Liquor Commission
Bureau of Enforcement and Licensing, for a total amount of $66,980. Effective September 1, 2008 through August
31, 2009. 100% General Funds.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#51 Authorize to accept
and expend US Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $57,750
in support of the Underground Damage Prevention program in NH. (2)Further authorize to establish a class 046
(Consultants) expenditure line for contracting purposes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
#52 Authorize
to accept and place on file the transfer of funds for Cannon Mountain ski area
for the quarter ending June 30, 2008.
#53 Authorize
to accept and place on file the report detailing the activities of the Cannon
Mountain Capital Improvement Fund for fiscal year 2008.
#54 Authorize Division of
Economic Development to award a grant to the Town of Hooksett, NH, for a
website redesign and marketing initiative for the town in the amount of
$2,500. Effective upon
G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#55 Authorize
to accept and place on file the Division of Travel and Tourism Development report on activity
within the revolving fund.
#56 Authorize Division of
Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed
in letter dated August 13, 2008, in the total amount of $390,148.17 for their
2008/2009 in-state and out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional
Program. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#57 Authorize
to accept and place on file the Division of Travel and Tourism Development
report regarding the Tourism Development Fund for the period ending June 30,
2008.
#58 Authorize Division of
Travel and Tourism Development to enter into a contract with Montagne Communications LLC, Manchester, NH, for public
relations services in the amount of $200,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
#59 Authorize Division of
Travel and Tourism Development to accept and expend $40,490 from the US
Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Enterprise Grant for Web Site
development for Coos County. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#60 Authorize Division of
Economic Development to award a grant to the University System of NH, Durham,
NH, for a 55% Initiative Marketing Program to promote NH to college graduates
as a great place to live and work after graduation in the amount of
$10,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through May 30, 2012. 100% General Funds.
#61 Authorize Division of
Economic Development to award a grant to the NH Economic Development
Association, Concord, NH, for a NH Branding Kiosk in the amount of
$10,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#62 Authorize Division of
Economic Development to award a grant to the NH Biotechnology Council,
Greenland, NH, to assist NH companies in promoting the biomedical industry in
NH, in the amount of $11,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
November 28, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#63 Authorize Division of
Economic Development to award a grant to the City of Laconia, NH, for a website
redesign and marketing initiative for the City of Laconia, in the amount of
$5,000. Effective upon
G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#64 Authorize Division of
Economic Development to enter into a contract with the City of Nashua, NH, for
a Research Technology Park analysis project in the amount of $20,000. (2)Further authorize the payment of $18,000
upon G&C approval. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#65 Authorize Division of
Economic Development to enter into a sole
source contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, Portland, ME, to
implement the State’s Broadband Action Plan in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#66 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the US
Forest Service, NH Audubon, and the NH Fish and Game Department for the
protection of Bicknell’s thrush habitat at “Mittersill”
in Franconia, NH. Effective
upon G&C approval through a period of five years.
#67 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to accept a donation from Thomas Pearson, Rye, NH, of a Poulan 18” chainsaw valued at $119 for use by the Odiorne Point staff on the Seacoast.
#68 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to rename the ski trail located at Cannon Mountain, in
Franconia Notch State Park from the “Tramline Trail” to “DJ’s Tramline Trail”
and to place a memorial stone on the slope in honor of Spc.
David “DJ” Stelmat, of Littleton, NH, who was killed
on March 22, 2008 while serving with the NH Army National Guard in Iraq.
#69 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with RG
Langlois Electric LLC, Raymond, NH, for shower and
restroom renovations and electric service upgrade at Lafayette Campground
within Franconia Notch State Park in the amount of $138,122. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#70 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to exchange a 119 acre parcel of state land known as Gay
State Forest in Jaffrey, NH, for a 9.53-acre portion of Society for the
Protection of NH Forests lands in Jaffrey, NH.
(2)Further authorize to accept title from the SPNHF
for a 9.53 acre tract to be annexed to Monadnock
State Park Jaffrey, NH. 0% State Funds.
#71 Authorize Division of
Parks and Recreation to name the main hiking trail located on Bald Mountain, as
known as Artist Bluff, in Franconia Notch State Park to the “Veterans Trails”
in honor of NH veterans.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#72 Authorize to enter
into a contract with Lewis Tree Service Inc., West Henrietta, NY, for invasive
plant control at the Wilder Wildlife Management Area in Lyme in the amount of
$10,400. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 70% Federal, 30% Other (Wildlife Habitat) Funds.
#73 Authorize to
reclassify position #19235, Administrator III, labor grade 31, to a Biologist
III, labor grade 24, Environmental Review Coordinator.
#74 Authorize to enter
into a memorandum of agreement with NH Office of Energy and Planning, Concord,
NH, to provide monitoring services for the State’s interest in privately owned
conservation lands held by NHFG in the amount of
$27,700. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
#74A Authorize to enter into
a cooperative agreement with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and to accept
and expend $42,000 to replace two stream crossings in support of the Nash
Stream Restoration Project. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#74B Authorize to enter into
a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Environmental Services
(previously approved by G&C on 12-21-05, item
#59), for the purpose of modifying the location of the chain link fence at the Winnisquam Public Boat Access Site in Laconia, NH.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#75 Authorize to retroactively amend a memorandum of
agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH (previously approved by G&C on 5-2-07, item #61), to carry out activities to
implement portions of the NH Estuaries Project Management Plan, by extending
the completion date to September 30, 2008 from June 30, 2008.
#76 Authorize to retroactively amend an agreement with
the University of NH, Durham, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 8-31-05, item #111), to restore shellfish and eelgrass habitat in Great Bay,
by extending the completion date to June 30, 2009 from June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#77 Authorize to retroactively pay membership dues to
the Coastal States Organization, Washington, DC, in the amount of $8,293. Effective as of July 1, 2008 through June 30,
2009. 89% Federal, 11% General Funds.
#78 Authorize to enter
into a memorandum of understanding with the Ozone Transport Commission,
Washington D.C. for the purpose of funding technical support and data analysis
provided by DES, in the amount of $40,000. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend
$40,000 from the OTC to fund technical support and data analysis. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.
#79 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the Cobbetts Pond Improvement
Association Inc., Windham, NH, to complete the Development and Phase I BMP
Implementation of the Cobbetts Pond Watershed
Restoration Plan in the amount of $83,591.
Effective upon G&C
approval through December 31, 2010.
100% Federal
Funds.
#80 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the City of Franklin, NH, to complete the Griffin Beach
Run-off and Sedimentation Restoration and Watershed Education Program in the
amount of $77,137. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#81 Authorize to award a
Businesses United for Water Security Installation grant to the Hampstead Area
Water Company Inc., Atkinson, NH, to complete projects to protect drinking
water from contamination in the amount of $9,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#82 Authorize to enter
into a Loan Agreement with The Ledges at Newfound Lake Association to finance
water system improvements to the water system serving the Association in
Alexandria, subject to conditions as outlined in document, in the amount of
$200,000. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100%
State Revolving Funds.
#83 Authorize to award
grants to the municipalities as detailed in letter dated July 2, 2008, for
purposes of used oil collection, in the total amount of $5,731.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 13, 2009. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
#84 Authorize to award a
grant to the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, to provide planning
technical assistance to member coastal communities in the amount of
$48,350. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#85 Authorize to enter
into a lease with Dwight K. Stowell, Athol, MA for
office space at Sawyer Brook Plaza, Rte 10, Grantham, NH, in the amount of
$36,268.20. Effective September 1, 2008
through August 31, 2013. 100% General Funds.
#86 Authorize to enter into
a sole source agreement with the
Association of US Delegates to the Gulf of Maine Council, South Portland, ME,
to analyze shellfish tissue samples from NH’s estuaries for toxic contaminants
and coordinate habitat restoration programs in the Gulf of Maine watershed in
the amount of $19,743.33. (2)Further
authorize to award an advance payment in the amount of $15,743.33. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#87 Authorize to award a
grant to the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to
support the Great Bay Coast Watch phytoplankton and Water Quality Monitoring
Program in the amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#88 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the Newfound Lake Region Association, Bristol, NH, to
complete the Newfound Visual Tools for Public Education – Outreach Maps Project
in the amount of $1,950. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#89 Authorize to award a
Local Source Water Protection grant to the Lakes Region Planning Commission,
Meredith, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from
contamination in the amount of $18,134. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#90 Authorize to award a
Local Source Water Protection grant to Pennichuck
Water Works, Merrimack, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water
from contamination in the amount of $20,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#91 Authorize to award a Businesses
United for Water Security Installation grant to the Rollinsford Water and Sewer
District, Rollinsford, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from
contamination in the amount of $1,912. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#92 Authorize to award a
Businesses United for Water Security Installation grant to the Rye Water
District, Rye, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from
contamination in the amount of $5,600. Effective upon G&C approval through
September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#93 Authorize to enter
into an agreement with the Lakes Region Planning Commission Inc., Meredith, NH,
to complete the Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Management Plan: Meredith, Paugus & Sanders Bays Project in the amount of
$76,640. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#94 Authorize West Alton
Marina’s request to excavate bulkhead and walkway, and construct retaining wall
topped by a wide walkway, construct 8 finger docks along the western retaining
wall and two finger docks along the northern wall, construct a boat ramp, and
install 21 piles, and seasonal canopies.
In addition, to approve applicants request to permanently remove an
existing dock with 10 finger docks and construct a dock with 24 fingers docks,
relocate the gas dock and office building, to expand and modify an existing
marina providing public access to Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.
#95 Authorize Michael
Kennedy’s request to repair an existing “L” shaped breakwater, remove a
cantilevered wharf along the shore and restore the shoreline, remove a seasonal
dock and install a concrete pad in the bank with a seasonal dock on Lake
Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro.
#96 Authorize Donna
Johnson Revocable Trust’s request to straighten an existing breakwater with a
gap at the shoreline, a cantilevered pier and a piling pier connected by a
walkway in a “U” configuration, drive 1 fender piling, replace 2 tie off
pilings, install a permanent boatlift, and a seasonal canopy, and 2 personal
watercraft lifts on Lake Winnipesaukee.
#97 Authorize
Wolfeboro Marketplace’s request to stabilize the existing shoreline by
installing retaining wall and dredge from within 10 boat slips on Lake
Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
#98 Authorize Charles
Hart’s request to construct a tidal docking structure consisting of a concrete
pad in the upland connecting to a ramp connecting to a float, providing one
full-sized slip on Little Bay in Durham, as well as remove existing
deteriorated timber bulkhead seawall at proposed dock location, and replace
with rip rap on cut back slope.
#99 Authorize River Reach
Association’s request to dredge deposited material from the navigatable
channel in the Melvin River, in Tuftonboro.
#99A Authorize to enter into
a sole source contract with Fairhurst Professional Services LLC, Shelburne, VT, for
Geographic Information System database consultation services in the amount of
$9,000. Effective upon
G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Commissioner
#100 Authorize Emergency
Services Unit to accept and expend Other Funds in the amount of $2,946 awarded
by the NH Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety . Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
Bureau of Human Resource Management
#101 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from State
Fiscal Year 2009 funds to Ms. Lisa Graham, Public Health Nurse Coordinator,
Division of Children Youth and Families, for wages that were not paid for
during the period of November 9, 2007 through December 6, 2007, in the amount
of $368.84. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
#102 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Jamie Blake, Mental Health Worker II, NH
Hospital, for wages that were not paid during the period of December 15, 2007
through June 5, 2008 in the amount of $1,110.70. 69% General, 30% Federal, 1% Other Funds.
#103 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Michelle Ricco,
Public Health Program Manager, Division of Public Health Services, for wages
that were not paid during the period of May 21, 2007 through January 10, 2008,
in the amount of $1,770.94. 100% Federal Funds.
#104 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Mary Appia,
Employment Counselor Specialist, Division of Family Assistance, for wages that
were not paid during the period of October 1, 2007 through June 5, 2008 in the
amount of $1,254.47. 53% Federal, 47% General Funds.
#105 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Myriam Roeder,
Supervisor IV, Division of Children Youth and Families, for wages that were not
paid during the period of December 28, 2007 through June 5, 2008 in the amount
of $1,082.37. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#106 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Baerbel Wills,
Program Specialist III, Division of Children Youth and Families, for wages that
were not paid during the period of February 8, 2008 through June 5, 2008 in the
amount of $903.25. 100% Federal Funds.
#107 Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Rebecca Bukowski,
Program Planner III, Division of Public Health Services, for wages that were
not paid during the period of September 28, 2007 through January 10, 2008 in
the amount of $2,088. 100% Federal Funds.
#108 Authorize to make a
one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Rhonda Henault, Supervisor IV, Division of Juvenile Justice
Services, for wages that were not paid during the period of April 17, 2008
through June 5, 2008 in the amount of $350.87.
40% Federal,
60% General Funds.
Office of Operations Support
#109 Authorize to provide
travel reimbursement to Robert Steinert in the amount
of $137.87 for the period of May 10, 2008 to May 30, 2008.
Office of Business Operations
#110 Authorize to provide retroactive travel reimbursement for Germano Martins, Community Relations Manager, in the amount
of $213.26 for expenses incurred from May 16, 2008 through May 29, 2008.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#111 Authorize to make a
single payment of $12,000 to the NH Dental Society, Concord, NH, to provide
comprehensive support and treatment services for oral health care for elderly
and adult disabled persons. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#112 Authorize to amend a
contract with McKesson Health Solutions LLC, Broomfield, CO, (previously
amended by G&C on 10-3-07, item #75A), to
continue administration of the NH Medicaid Disease Management Program, by
increasing the price by $1,076,814 from $5,222,701 to $6,299,515, and by
extending the completion date from September 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal, 100% General Funds.
Division of Family Assistance
#113 Authorize to accept and
expend $64,622 of US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services,
Food Stamp Programs funds and Federal matching funds in the amount of $58,087
for a total of $122,709. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.
Disability Determination Unit
#114 Authorize to enter into
an agreement with Julia Hardy, Registered Nurse, Concord, NH, to function as a
Disability Determination Reviewer totaling $38,272. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#115 Authorize to enter into
an agreement with the Health & Disability Advocates, Chicago, IL, to
provide technical assistance services to the State of NH’s Medicaid
Infrastructure Grant in an amount not to exceed $87,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Division for Children, Youth
& Families
#116 Authorize to provide
Licensed Plus quality child care awards in the amount of $18,072.22 to a total
of eight Licensed Plus Child care providers throughout
the State of
#117 Authorize to enter into
a cooperative project agreement with the University System of NH,
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#118 Authorize to amend an
existing sole source agreement with
the University System of NH, Institute on Disability, Concord, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 4-9-08, item #68), to provide
NH Family Caregiver Support Program funds to the fiscal management model to pay
for respite and supplemental services through the NH Nursing Home Diversion
Modernization Grant, by increasing the amount by $100,000 from $450,232 to
$550,232. Effective
upon G&C approval through March 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#119 Authorize to amend an
existing agreement with Strafford Network, Rochester, NH, (previously amended by
G&C on 1-16-08, #144), to provide State Health
Insurance Assistance Program services provided by the ServiceLink
Resource Center of Strafford County, by increasing the amount by $110,150, from
$1,190,761.77 to $1,300,911.77. Effective retroactive to
July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
100% Federal
Funds.
#120 Authorize to amend an
existing sole source agreement with
The Friends Program, Inc.,
Division of Public Health Services
#121 Authorize Bureau of
Disease Control and Health Statistics, Disease Control Section to accept and
expend federal funds in the amount of $1,067,924 from the federal Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention to fund public health emergency preparedness
planning activities at the state and local levels. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#122 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into an
agreement with Manchester Health Department, Manchester, NH, to provide primary
care services for individuals experiencing homelessness in an amount not to
exceed $198,184. Effective
retroactive to July 1, 2008 through
July 1, 2010. 89% General, 11% Federal Funds.
#123 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency
Virus Section to enter into an agreement with Child and Family Services of NH,
Manchester, NH, to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention services, in
an amount not to exceed $61,456. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#124 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency
Virus Section to enter into an agreement with Twin States Network,
#125 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency
Virus Section to enter into an agreement with A Community Resource Network,
#126 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency
Virus Section to enter into an agreement with the NH Minority Health Coalition,
#127 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency
Virus Section to enter into an agreement with the Feminist Health Center of
Portsmouth, Inc.,
#128 Authorize Bureau of
Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency
Virus Section to enter into an agreement with the City f Nashua, Division of
Public Health & Community Services, Community Health Department, Nashua,
NH, to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention services, in an amount
not to exceed $145,868. Effective retroactive to
July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010.
100% Federal
Funds.
#129 Authorize to accept and
expend $15,368.15 of Other Funds. Effective retroactive to
July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
100% Other
Funds.
Glencliff Home
#130 Authorize to accept
monetary donations during the period of April 1, 2008 through June 31, 2008, in
the amount of $115.
#131 Authorize to accept a
monetary donation from Frances S. Bourdon Claremont, NH, in the amount of
$451.35 and deposit same into the Patient’s Welfare Fund.
#132 Authorize to accept
material donations according to the list for the period of January 1, 2008
through June 24, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#133 Authorize to pay a
membership fee to the American Public Human Services Association,
#134 Authorize
Christina Paddock to receive tuition assistance an amount not to exceed $12,257.
Effective for the Fall 2008 term through the
completion of all course requirements for the Institute’s Registered Nurse
Associate Degree Program. 70% Federal, 30% General
Funds.
#135 Authorize
Joshua Burney to receive tuition assistance an amount not to exceed $12,539.
Effective for the Fall 2008 term through the
completion of all course requirements for the Institute’s Registered Nurse
Associate Degree Program. 70% Federal, 30% General
Funds.
#136 Authorize to accept
nonmonetary donations during the period of April 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
#137 Authorize to accept
donations from April 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008 in the amount of $1,467.20
and deposit same into the NH Hospital Resident Benefit Fund.
#138 Authorize
to increase for recruitment and retention purposes the Occupational Therapist
II and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant classification hourly rates by
20%. Effective retroactively from April 30, 2008 and
for a period of two years upon G&C approval. 67% General, 33% Federal Funds.
BOARD OF PHARMACY
#139 Authorize to initiate a
30% salary enhancements for two-year period for the Board’s recently approved
part-time pharmacist/compliance investigator position for recruitment
purposes. Effective September 1, 2008
through August 31, 2010.
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#140 Authorize to accept the
list of monies totaling $14,239.79 received during the period of April 1, 2008
through June 30, 2008 as a result of fundraising drives from various
organizations and from personal contributions.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
#141 Authorize DES and the
NH Department of HHS, Division of Developmental
Services to exercise the renewal option to grant funds to the Early Education
and Intervention Network, (previously approved by G&C
on 8-22-07, item #232), to provide professional development to those who
specialize in early childhood activities in the amount of $33,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#142 Authorize to contract
with James Leon to conduct impartial special education complaint investigations
for a total not to exceed $25,000. (2)Further authorize unencumbered payment
for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the
total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#143 Authorize to exercise a
renewal option with Cynthia Currier, Sole Proprietor, Georges Mills, NH
(previously approved by G&C on 4-9-08, item #82),
to provide assistance with the implementation of the Initiative for School
Empowerment and Excellence Follow the Child Assistance Center. (2)Further authorize unencumbered payment for
services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total
value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#144 Authorize to reclassify
position # 16943, Education Consultant III, salary grade 28 ($48,262.50) to an
Administrator IV, salary grade 33 ($60,216).
#145 Authorize to grant
funds in the amount of $8,000 to
#146 Authorize to exercise
the renewal option to contract with Parent Information Center, Concord, NH,
(previously amended by G&C on 6-13-07, item
#443), to build capacity of local programs to ensure smooth and effective
transitions for toddlers and preschool children with disabilities and their
families in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
(2)Further authorize payment for services rendered and approved in lieu
of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#147 Authorize to amend a
contract with Measured Progress Inc., Dover, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 11-28-07, item #145), to administer the NH
Alternative Assessment, maintain the School District Profile webpage, and run
educational accountability reports, by increasing the amount of $1,530,244 by
$68,598 to an amount not to exceed $1,598,842, and by extending the end date
from December 31, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
74% General,
26% Federal Funds.
#148 Authorize to enter into
a sole source contract with Nancy Emberley, Shelburne, VT, to develop and present a Reading
for the Health of It workshop for Health teachers and English Language Arts
teachers in August 2008 and will do a follow-up workshop in November 2008 for
the teachers who participated in the August workshop in an amount not to exceed
$12,260.59. (2)Further authorize payment
for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the
total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through
February 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#149 Authorize to enter into
a contract with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., Concord, NH,
to provide a sign language interpreter screening system in an amount not to
exceed $37,075. (2)Further authorize payment for services rendered and approved
in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#149A Authorize to pay the
General Educational Development Testing Service Annual Per
Person Fee in the amount of $15,572. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
#150 Authorize to enter into
a service agreement with David Crawford of Center Harbor, NH, to provide
instruction for 4, five-day sessions of Interview and Interrogation to be held
at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility
and Campus in Concord in the amount of $14,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Penalty Assessment
Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE LOTTERY COMMISSION
#151 Authorize payment to
the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries from FY 2009
funds for membership dues in the amount of $16,000. 100% Lottery Funds.
#152 Authorize to renew a
contract with Johnson & Hill Staffing Services Inc., Springfield, MA, for
temporary staffing services at the Lottery booth at the Eastern States
Exposition in the amount of $8,435.70.
Effective September 12, 2008 through September 28, 2008. 100% Lottery Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#153 Authorize Division of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend a Pre-Disaster Mitigation competitive grant
(previously amended by G&C on 4-7-07, item #99),
for the purpose of developing cost effective hazard mitigation activities that
complement a comprehensive mitigation program, by extending the end date from
June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Fiscal Committee approved.
#154 Authorize Division of
State Police to accept and expend $1,532,688 in additional funds from grants
entitled 2004 COPS Technology Grant Award and 2005 COPS Technology Grant Award
from the US Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services, to implement an integrated system for sharing and exchanging criminal
justice information among state and local agencies in NH. (2)Further authorize to contract for consulting
services for the purpose of providing technical assistance to review and
implement the J-ONE system. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#155 Authorize Division of
State Police to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the
Administrative Office of the Court for the purpose of developing the AOC’s components of the Integrated Crime Justice
Information System (J-One) in the amount of $868,753. Effective upon G&C approval through July 22, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#156 Authorize Division of
Emergency Services, Bureau of Emergency Communications to enter into a sole source contract with Orr &
Reno Professional Association, Concord, NH, for consultant services relative to
wireless providers in the amount of $12,000.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Surcharge Revenue
(Revolving Fund).
#157 Authorize Division of
State Police to accept and expend an additional $27,818.24 from the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration to provide enhanced security along the NH
borders. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#158 Authorize Division of
Safety Services to retroactively reimburse
Josue Roman, Concord, NH, in the amount of $73.23 for
travel expenses incurred on April 25, 2008 using SFY09 funds for services
provided in SFY08. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#159 Authorize Division of
State Police to accept and expend a federal grant known as “2008 High Priority
Grant” from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the amount of
$48,904 to provide an increased presence and positive impact in the reduction
of the commercial motor carrier accident rate.
Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#160 Authorize Division of
Safety Services to enter into a retroactive
one year contract with Wayne Thibodeau, d/b/a
Reliable Janitorial Service, Penacook, NH, for janitorial services at the
Division Headquarters in Gilford and the Division facility in Belmont, in the
amount not to exceed $10,624. Effective
July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Revolving Fund
(Navigation Safety Fund).
#161 Authorize Division of
State Police to make a sole source
retroactive payment in the amount of $5,598.25 to Mine Safety Appliances
Company, Pittsburg, PA, for 245 replacement Gas Mask canisters using SFY09
funds to pay an SFY08 obligation. Effective upon G&C approval through
November 19, 2007. 100% Federal Forfeiture
Funds.
#162 Authorize Division of
Administration to retroactively pay
annual membership dues of $5,897 to the Federation of Tax Administrators,
Washington, DC, for membership dues for SFY09.
Effective upon G&C
approval. 100% Highway Funds.
#163 Authorize Division of
State Police to retroactively reimburse
Mark Johnson, Concord, NH, in the amount of $661.11 for out of state travel
expenses incurred on June 22-25, 2008 using SFY09 funds for services provided
in SFY08. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Revolving Fund (State Police Forfeiture Account).
#164 Authorize Division of
State Police to retroactively reimburse
Gregory Ferry, Hooksett, NH, in the amount of $136.99 for police dog expenses
incurred on May 23026, & 30, 2008 using SFY09 funds for services provided
in SFY08. Effective
upon G&C approval. 81% Highway, 19% Turnpike Funds.
#165 Authorize to amend a sole source contract with URS
Corporation, Salem, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 10-17-07, item #109), for the design, conduct and evaluation of a series of
exercises focusing on public health emergency response plans, by extending the
completion date from August 31, 2008 to August 9, 2009, and by increasing the
amount by $74,243 from $262,411 to $336,654.
100% Transfers
from Other Agencies.
#166 Authorize to retroactively reimburse Keith J.
Walker, Newmarket, NH, in the amount of $175 for out
of state travel expenses incurred on June 1-6, 2008, using SFY09 funds for
services provided in SFY08. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
#167 Authorize to retroactively reimburse Steven M.
Puckett, Canterbury, NH, in the amount of $150 for out of state travel expenses
incurred on June 23-27, 2008, using SFY09 funds for services provided in
SFY08. Effective upon G&C approval.
100% Highway
Funds.
#168 Authorize Division of
State Police to retroactively reimburse
Peter W. Gould, Newfields, NH, in the amount of $105
for out of state travel expenses incurred on June 3-5, 2008, using SFY09 funds
for services provided in SFY08. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Revolving Fund (Federal Forfeiture Program).
#169 Authorize Division of
Fire Standards & Training & EMS to retroactively
reimburse Christopher Rousseau, Milford, NH, in the amount of $596.46 for
out of state travel expenses incurred on June 19-22, 2008, using SFY09 funds
for services provided in SFY08. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Revolving Fund (Federal Forfeiture Program).
#170 Authorize Division of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a sole source contract with the NH Association of Broadcasters,
Manchester, NH, for non-commercial sustaining announcements on emergency
management and preparedness in an amount not to exceed $66,00. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2009. 30%
Federal, 59% Private & Local, 11% Fire & EMS
Funds.
#171 Authorize Division of
Safety Services, Marine Patrol Bureau to accept a donation of a thermal imaging
system from Andrew C. Teich, owner of FLIR Commercial Vision Systems, Wilsonville, OR, valued at
$9,000, and shall be used for the purpose of enhancing the safety of night
patrol operations and rescues on Lake Winnipesaukee. Effective upon G&C approval.
#172 Authorize Division of
Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole source agreement with the National
Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, Quincy, MA, to provide
accreditation for the Division’s certified training programs in the amount not
to exceed $33,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Fire & EMS Funds.
#173 Authorize Division of
Safety Services to make a retroactive payment
to Pier People LLC d/b/a Wentworth Marina, New Castle, NH, for fuel purchased
for Marine Patrol Boat #99 on May 15, 2007 using SFY09 funds for services
provided in SFY07. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Revolving Funds (Navigation Safety Fund).
#174 Authorize Division of
Administration to retroactively pay
annual membership dues of $10,000 to the International Fuel Tax Agreement Inc.,
Chandler, AZ. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#175 Authorize
to accept and expend Federal Aviation Administration funds in the amount of
$5,411,778 to construct terminal building improvements, construct, light and
mark Taxiway “A1” and an aircraft holding apron, and install a pavement surface
condition sensor system at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
(2)Further authorize to provide funding to the Pease Development
Authority, AIP-38 to construct terminal building improvements and to construct,
light and mark Taxiway “1” and an aircraft holding apron, and install a
pavement surface condition sensor system in the amount of $5,554,193. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal
Committee approved.
#176 Authorize Bureau of
Environment to enter into agreements with the municipalities of Salem, Windham,
Derry, Londonderry, and Chester delineating duties and responsibilities of both
the State and the municipalities in providing approximately $2.5M of Federal
funding to assist municipalities with chloride reduction efforts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 80%
Federal Earmark, 20% local match Funds.
#177 Authorize Bureau of
Fuel Distribution to enter into a contract with Orpak
USA Inc., Hackensack, NJ, for the purpose of upgrading and updating the
Department’s computer software based Fuel Management System in the amount of
$1,810,431. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016.
#178 Authorize Bureau of Finance and Contracts to pay Small Claims for
individual amounts less than $600. Effective upon G&C approval through
December 31, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.
#179 Authorize Bureau of
Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item
#396), for transportation services for the general public and elderly and
disabled citizens in the Upper Valley region of NH, by increasing the amount by
$231,981 from $2,815,234 to $3,047,215. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#180 Authorize Bureau of
Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Community Action Programs
Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #505), for transportation services
for the general public and elderly and disabled citizens in the Concord and
Laconia areas, by increasing the amount by $56,259 from $1,362,436 to
$1,418,695. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#181 Authorize Bureau of
Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Community Alliance of Human
Services Inc., Claremont, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 6-27-07, item #398), for transportation services for the general public and
elderly and disabled citizens in the Claremont area, by increasing the amount
by $52,269 from $454,680 to $506,949. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#182 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way to pay various owners $394,034 as documented in the Contemplated
Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from July
1, 2008 through July 23, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval.
#183 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way to sell a State owned homestead on a 0.56 acre parcel of land
located at N Nathan’s Way in Salem to David L. Gudek
for $275,000 plus $1,100 Administrative Fee.
(2)Further authorize to compensate Linda Roberts Realty from the
proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $11,000 for real estate
services. Effective
upon G&C approval.
#184 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way to quitclaim any interest the State of NH may have in a portion of
Lumber Lane Highway easement not needed for the reconstruction of Allard Drive,
to the abutting property owner, L.N. Sherry Company
Inc., in the City of Manchester. Effective upon G&C approval.
#185 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way to sell a 0.07 acre parcel in Newfields
to Michael A. Mastropietro for $8,000 plus $1,100
Administrative Fee. Effective
upon G&C approval.
#186 Authorize Bureau of
Right of Way to sell an 11,500 square foot parcel in Plymouth to Alex Ray LLC,
for $25,000 plus $1,100 Administrative Fee.
Effective upon G&C
approval.
#187 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to amend a contract with SUR Construction Inc., Rochester, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 11-29-07, Late
Item), for reconstruction and widening of the southbound barrel of the
Spaulding Turnpike, by increasing the contract amount by $1,433,000 from $14,467,000
to $15,900,000. Effective
upon G&C approval. Turnpike and City Funds.
#189 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to amend a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 4-9-08, item
#128), for roadway resurfacing of 8.32 miles of the F.E.
Everett in Merrimack and the F.E. Everett/I293 in
Manchester, by increasing the amount by $220,000 from $1,551,750 to
$1,771,750. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#190 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to amend a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH
(previously approved by G&C on 7-13-05, item
#157), for construction of the Rte 111 bypass from I-93 to Flatrock
Brook, construction of the NH 111 bypass easterly connection, construction of
NH 28 from Lake Street to Harris Road, construction of a recreational trail
structure at the former B&M railroad grade
crossing, and construction of local road connections, in Windham and Salem, by
increasing the amount by $1,970,000 from $18,351,604 to $20,321,604. Effective upon G&C approval.
80% Federal,
20% State Highway Funds.
#191 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to enter into a contract with Surface Preparation Technologies
Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA, for milling rumble strips in the shoulders and
centerline at various locations within the State on the basis of a low bid of
$206,150. (2)Further authorize a
contingency in the amount of $20,615 for payment of latent conditions, which
may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008. 90% Federal, 10% Highway Funds.
#192 Authorize Bureau of
Construction to enter into a contract with Jay-Mor
Enterprises Inc., Pelham, NH, for contaminated material removal from the former
Benson’s site in the Town of Hudson on the basis of a low bid of
$479,512.70. (2)Further authorize a
contingency in the amount of $47,951.27 for payment of latent conditions, which
may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#193 Authorize Bureau of
Aeronautics to award a grant to the Nashua Airport Authority, for
SGB-12-01-2008, to replace hazard beacons and purchase snow removal equipment
in the amount of $283,725. Effective upon G&C approval through
July 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#194 Authorize Bureau of
Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, for SBH-08-01-2008, to
purchase snow removal equipment and modify existing equipment for the Dillant-Hopkins Airport in the amount of $224,675. Effective upon G&C approval through
July 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#195 Authorize Bureau of
Aeronautics to award a grant to the Laconia Airport Authority, for
SGB-09-01-2008, for the design to rehabilitate, light, sign and mark Taxiway
“C” in the amount of $136,520. Effective upon G&C approval through
July 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#196 Authorize Bureau of
Aeronautics to award a grant to the Berlin Airport Authority, for
SGB-01-01-2008, toe design and construct a snow removal storage and maintenance
building in the amount of $534,122. Effective upon G&C approval through
August 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56%
General Funds.
#197 Authorize Bureau of
Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Claremont, for SGB-02-01-2008, to
design and permit parallel Taxiway “C” (east and west), construct Taxiway “C”
east section, and install electrical vault, Precision Approach Path Indicator
and Runway End Identifier Lights on Runway 29 in the amount of $713,061. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#198 Authorize Bureau of
Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Concord, SGB-04-01-2008 to acquire
land located within the Runway Protection Zone to Runway 17 in the amount of
$592,605. Effective
upon G&C approval through August 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#198A Authorize Bureau of Right
of Way petition for a public hearing on the replacement of the US Route 3
Bridge over the F.E. Everett Turnpike in the Town of
Bedford and associated improvements to US Route 3 with a suggested budget of
3,040.
Requested Tuition Total: $79,447.32
TABLED ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (Tabled 7/16/08)
#21 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli voted to table the request of the Risk Management Unit, to enter into a contract with the Segal Company Eastern States, 116 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, to perform a HIPAA Compliance Assessment of the State Employee and Retiree Health Benefit Program and for services related to the development of a remediation plan. The total amount of the contract is not to exceed $49,000. Segal to begin the assessment within 30 days of the date of G&C approval and deliver the final reports within 7-10 months. Funds are available in the Employee and Retiree Benefit Fund.