GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AGENDA

Rochester City Hall, Rochester, NH

September 5, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1 Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for, Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc. located in Tamworth, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-I:9 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

#2 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Town of Barrington, NH, for the purpose of evaluating the quality of an existing water supply and recommend alternatives in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#3 Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Town of Rindge, NH, to conduct a study that will evaluate a town owned parcel of land for development of up to 30 affordable elderly housing units in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY

#4 Authorize to retroactively accept a donation of Media advertising from the Employment Times of Dover in the amount of $2,936 to be used for the regional advertising of the 2^nd Annual Concord / Lakes Region Job Fair to be held on September 5, 2007.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL

#5 Authorize to pay retroactively the roster of cases (as detailed in letter dated August 17, 2007) accepted by Attorney William J. Hurley, Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of $32,031.25 for provision of representation of indigent defendants pursuant to a contract entered into for the period July 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004. 100% General Funds.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

#6 Authorize Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey G. Vorce, Windham, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

#7 Authorize Captain Dean Y. Rancourt, Portsmouth, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

#8 Authorize Major Don C. Starkweather, Concord, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.

#9 Authorize Carol M. Barba, Rye, NH, be confirmed for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

#9A Authorize to accept and expend additional federal funds in the amount of $136,909 from the federal government (National Guard Bureau) as part of the five-year Federal-State Master Cooperative Agreement in support of the Centralized Personnel Plan from October 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. (2)Further authorize to establish one full-time temporary Financial Analyst position, salary grade 28, from October 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.

#9B Authorize to accept an expend additional federal funds in the amount of $300,000 from the National Guard Bureau for the purpose of Joint Family Support Assistance Program for the period of G&C approval through September 30, 2008. (2)Further authorize to enter into a Inter-Agency agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services for this Joint Family Support Assistance Program. Effective upon September 20, 2007 through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

#10 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to pay Irving Oil Corporation, Lewiston, ME, the amount of $2,034.56 for delivery of 951.4 gallons of #2 fuel.

#11 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a retroactive contract with Park Lane Construction & Development, Clyde, NY, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #26), for unanticipated excavation and replacement of unsuitable materials under the Salt Storage Shed, Enfield, NH, by increasing the amount by $15,320 from $1,159,573 to $1,174,893. 100% General Funds.

#12 Authorize to grant to Unitil Energy Systems Inc., and Verizon New England Inc., a permanent utility easement to install electrical and communication facilities to three state owned facilities located on the Governor Hugh Gallen Office Park in Concord, NH.

#13 Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Eckhardt & Johnson Inc., Manchester, NH for HVAC renovations at several Department of Transportation rest areas located throughout the state, for a total price not to exceed $397,431. Effective upon G&C approval through May 30, 2008. 75% Federal & Private Local, 25% Turnpike Funds.

#13A Authorize Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Eckman Construction Company Inc., Bedford, NH, for design/build M&S Office Building Renovations, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $10,928,370. Effective upon G&C approval through December 15, 2008. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $817,379.85 for unanticipated expense brining the total to $11,745,749.85. (3)Further authorize a transfer of $54,641.85 to the State Arts Fund within the Department of Cultural Resources for the sole purpose of purchasing art for the new M&S Office Building Renovations, for a total of $11,800,391.70. 100% General Funds.

#13B Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Delta Dental Plan of NH Inc., Concord, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #28), for fully-insured dental coverage for active state employees and eligible spouses and dependents, to provide for the additional dental coverage and additional premium payments associated with those benefit changes that were collectively bargained in the just-ended labor management negotiation.

#13C Authorize to pay the National Association of State Budget Officers, Washington, DC, for Fiscal Year 2008 membership dues.

#13D Authorize to reclassify position #10128 Mail Clerk II, labor grade 9, to an Accountant IV, labor grade 23. Effective upon G&C approval.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

#14 Authorize the Comptroller to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $40,620.57 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.

#15 Authorize to reclassify position #11589, Accountant III, labor grade 21 ($34,671) to Program Specialist II at the same labor grade and salary.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

#16 Authorize to make a one time payment to Northeast Document Conservation Center, Andover, MA, for a series of Preservation Workshops and Surveys of the Preservation Needs of public libraries in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#17 Authorize Division of the Arts to award an Art in Residence Grant in the amount of $5,000 to the Henniker Community School, Henniker, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#18 Authorize Division of Arts to award Cultural Facility grants totaling $20,400 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 16, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#19 Authorize Division of Historical Resources to accept and expend a Johanna Favrot Fund Grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the Neighborhood Conservation Districts Project in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Private Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD

#20 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Michele L. Tremblay, d/b/a Naturesource Communications, Boscawen, NH, to provide administrative services for the State Conservation Committee in the amount of $121,128. Effective October 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2009. 14% General, 86% Other Funds.

#21 Authorize Division of Animal Industry to accept and expend grant funds from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the amount of $35,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL

#22 Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tarah Snee, Nashua, NH to conduct legal research, preparing legal memoranda and providing general support and assistance to the Governor’s Crime Commission and the Office of the Attorney General in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#23 Authorize to conduct a daylong pre-conference Child Advocacy Center Summit for the county multidisciplinary child abuse investigative teams, currently scheduled for October 24, 2007, and a two-day advanced conference scheduled for October 25-26, 2007, entitled the Fifteenth Annual Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Both events are to be held at the Waterville Valley Conference and Event Center, Waterville Valley, NH, at a cost not to exceed $85,558.20. This amount will be paid in part from registration fees, paid by up to 300 attendees. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend registration fees for the two-day advanced training conference, in the amount of $135 from an estimated 300 participants, for a total not to exceed $40,500 to help defray the cost of this conference and facility expenses. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. (3)Further authorize to enter into an agreement with Waterville Valley Conference and Event Center in an amount not to exceed $70,685.20 for necessary conference facilities and food services for the daylong pre-conference summit and the two-day advanced training conference. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2007. 52.6% Federal, 43.4 % Agency Income Funds.

#24 Authorize the petition of William John Blanchard requesting a pardon hearing for the offenses of Burglary and Theft by Unauthorized Taking. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment until May 15, 2008.

#25 Authorize the petition of Michael Cummings requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Criminal Threatening. The petitioner is eligible to seek an annulment after April 24, 2011.

#25A Authorize to continue the one part-time consultant (previously approved by G&C on 1-17-07), for the provision of legal advice to the NH Secretary of State to support the preparation of an up-to-date manual on the privileges, duties, and responsibilities of Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace in NH. (2)Further authorize a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of State which sets forth the terms and conditions whereby the Secretary of State will fund a contract attorney in the amount of $15,000 to provide legal research, prepare memoranda of law, and draft a Notary Public/Justice of the Peace plicy and procedure manual from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. (3)Further authorize to accept and expend funds from for the contract attorney in the amount of $15,000. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. (4)Further authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Dianne Martin of Concord, NH, to provide legal research, prepare memoranda of law, and draft a Notary Public/Justice of the Peace policy and procedure manual on behalf of the Secretary of State in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Fiscal Committee approved.

#26 NOT USED

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

#27 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain, to enter into an agreement with Mountain News Corporations, Orinda, CA, for distribution of ski reports for the 2007-2008 ski season in the amount of $4,850. 100% Ski Area Funds.

#28 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a 20 year lease, renewable for two additional ten-year terms, with the New England Handicapped Sports Association at Mount Sunapee State Park to continue operations in the existing facility and cover the construction of and transition into a new and larger facility closer to the beginner ski trails. (2)Further authorize to accept a $1,100 administrative fee for this action, and approve the deposit of $1,100 into DRED State Park Funds. Effective upon G&C approval.

#29 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with F.A. Gray inc., Portsmouth, NH, to provide repairs and painting of the Wentworth Coolidge Mansion in the amount of $84,925. Effective upon G&C approval through October 27, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#30 Authorize Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to Hearths & Hillsides d/b/a Country Inns in the White Mountains for the 2007/2008 out-of-state marketing project in the amount of $3,188. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#31 Authorize Trails Bureau to award an emergency grant to the OHRV clubs as detailed in letter dated September 5, 2007, in the total amount of $200,879.65 for the repair of storm related trail damage. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 96.81% Transfer, 23.19% Other Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

#32 Authorize to retroactively amend a $498,491 grant from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04, item #56, amended on 12-12-06, item #80), to complete projects related to variable milfoil research, by extending the completion date from May 31, 2007 to March 31, 2008.

#33 Authorize to amend a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-04, item #37, amended on 10-11-06, item #43), to complete the Water Management Plan for the Souhegan Instream Flow Pilot Program, by extending the end date to March 31, 2009 from October 1, 2007. 100% General Funds.

#34 Authorize to amend a Loan Agreement with the Town of Exeter, by increasing the amount by $900,000 from $3,000,000 to $3,900,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval.

#35 Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Pemi-Baker Solid Waste District, Bethlehem, NH to fund a Household Hazardous Waste collection project in the amount of $4,087.82. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

#36 Authorize to approve an Original Loan Agreement with Newfields Water & Sewer District to finance water system improvements in the amount of $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval.

#37 Authorize Water Division to enter into an agreement with Underwood Engineers Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for professional engineering services associated with an evaluation of regional septage treatment with satellite dewatering systems in the amount of $134,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

#38 Authorize to amend a loan with the Town of Pittsfield, NH, to complete the construction of a septage receiving facility by increasing the amount by $810,740 from $1,566,994 to $2,377,734. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Capital Funds.

#39 Authorize to amend a loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth, to finance the Bartlett Area Sewer Separation in the amount of $3,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Capital Funds.

#40 Authorize to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, to finance the construction of wastewater treatment plant upgrades by increasing the amount by $6,000,000 from $1,307,154.34 to $7,307,154.34. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

#41 Authorize Edgar Crothers’ request to construct a tidal dock including a permanent pier, connecting to a ramp, connecting to a float, providing two undersized slips on the Piscataqua River.

#42 Authorize Marke Uhlar’s request to amend the permit to construct a permanent pier connecting to a ramp, connecting to two floats, providing one undersized slip on the Cocheco River in Dover (previously approved by G&C on 5-3-06).

#43 Authorize Karen Beane’s request to construct two seasonal piers northwesterly of an existing breakwater with a gap at the shoreline and a cantilevered dock on Cow Island, on Lake Winnipesaukee.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of Business Operations

#44 Authorize to provide retroactive travel reimbursement for Dr. Clint Koenig, State Medical Director, in the amount of $18.00 for expenses incurred on February 4, 2007.

#45 Authorize Bureau of Finance to reclassify position #12317 from Internal Auditor III, salary grade 23 to Program Specialist III, salary grade 23.

Division of Family Assistance

#46 Authorize to award a two year grant totaling $48,328 to the Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, fiscal agent for North Country Transportation Implementation Project, to provide matching funds for the Job Access Reverse Commute grant awarded by the Federal Department of Transportation. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Medical Services

#47 Authorize Disability Determination Section to amend a retroactive agreement with Arthur J. Walsh, MD, Pembroke, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #330, amended on 10-25-06, item #72A), to function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer, by increasing the amount by $22,000 from $96,796.68 to $118,796.68 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Bureau of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

#48 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $85,206.60. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#49 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $129,707.60. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

#50 Authorize to enter into an assignment and assumption agreement with Anthem Health Plans of NH Inc., d/b/a Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Manchester, NH, and National Government Services Inc., Portland, ME to transfer, convey and assign all of Anthem Health Plans of NH Inc., rights and obligations under the existing contract to National Government Services Inc. (2)Contingent upon approval above, further authorize to amend a sole source contract with National Government Services Inc., Portland, ME (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #144), to perform certain auditing and rate-setting functions, by increasing the price by $150,000 from $100,000 to $250,000, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

#51 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Medical Review and Consulting LLC d/b/a Health Strategies Review Inc., Las Vegas, NV, to provide independent clinical review services for the Medicaid pharmacy program in the amount of $20,726. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

#52 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Institute for Health Policy and Practice, Durham, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 9-21-05, item #111), to implement SFY ’08 and SFY ’09 budget initiatives through provision of technical assistance and consultative services, in the amount of $559,681. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

New Hampshire Hospital

#53 Authorize to reclassify position #15981 from Mental Health Worker III, salary grade 13 to Registered Nurse III, salary grade 23. 75% Federal, 21% General, 4% Other Funds.

#54 Authorize Siobhan Foley to receive tuition assistance for Enhanced Nurse Development and Training in the amount not to exceed $13,121. Effective for the Fall 2007 term through the completion of all course requirements for the Institute’s Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program. 69% General, 30% Federal, 1% Other Funds.

#55 Authorize Jessica Scurdo to receive tuition assistance for Enhanced Nurse Development and Training in the amount not to exceed $10,899. Effective for the Fall 2007 term through the completion of all course requirements for the Institute’s Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program. 69% General, 30% Federal, 1% Other Funds.

NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME

#56 Authorize to enter into a contract with Pro Technologies LLC, Manchester, NH, for fire alarm system testing and maintenance in the amount of $40,810. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

#57 Authorize to retroactively pay Donna Lamprey, Health Facilities Cleaner Supervisor II, prior year reclassification increase wages that were not processed from April 19, 2007 to June 7, 2007 in the amount of $156.74, which includes holiday pay. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

#58 Authorize to enter into a contract with TWL Knowledge Group Inc., Carrollton, TX, for satellite-based training program for obtaining on-site long-term care accredited education and information for NH Veteran’s Home employees. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 37% Agency, 38% Federal, 25% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

#59 Authorize to process mileage reimbursement payments to Barbara Cohen, Ruth Littlefield, Santina Thibedeau, and Sarah Fox for FY 2007 instate travel in the amount of $1,646.20. 100% Federal Funds.

#60 Authorize to grant funds to the HUB Family Resource Center, Dover, NH, to offer extended day programming for youth and their families in Somersworth, NH for an amount not to exceed $125,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#60A Authorize to budget and expend unexpended carry forward funds in the amount of $1,475,527.48 for the State Assessment Programs. (2)Further authorize to extend one full time – temporary Program Specialist II position. Fiscal Committee approved.

POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL

#61 Authorize to enter into a service agreement with Richard Ayres of Fredericksburg, VA, to provide instruction in a three-day session of Law Enforcement Leadership and a two-day session of Manageing the Marginal Employee to be held at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord at a cost of $9,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

#62 Authorize to enter into a service agreement with Human Dynamics of Concord, NH, to provide instruction in two one-day sessions of Conflict Resolution through Effective Communication and two one-day sessions of Vicarious Traumatization and Compassion Fatigue, to be held at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord at a cost of $6,600. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

#63 Authorize to enter into a service agreement with Charles Hemp of Kansas City, MI, to provide instruction in one five-day session of Homicide Investigation, and one three-day session of Internal Affairs Investigation, to be held at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord at a cost of $9,075. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

#64 Authorize to enter into a service agreement with Shiloh Trail, Inc., Bowie, MD, to provide instruction in two-day session of Property and Evidence Management, and a two-day session of Contemporary Gangs in the US, to be held at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord at a cost of $7,770. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

#65 Authorize to enter into a service agreement with University of North Florida d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and Management, Jacksonville, FL, to provide instruction in two five-day sessions of Field Training Officer, two five-day sessions of First Line Supervision, a two-day session of Concealment Areas in an Vehicle, a ten-day session of At-Scene Crash Investigation, a ten-day session of Technical Crash Investigation, and a five-day session of Sex Crimes Investigation, to be held at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord at a cost of $85,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

#66 Authorize to enter into a service agreement with NAMI-NH, Concord, NH, to provide instruction in one one-day session of Suicide Prevention and Postvention and one two-day session of Mental Health Response, to be held at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord at a cost of $5,300. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

#67 Authorize Division of Administration retroactive approval to pay annual membership dues of $5,616 to the Federation of Tax Administrators, Washington, DC, for membership dues for SFY08. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.

#68 Authorize Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Integra Technologies International Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for a maintenance/service contract for the AGFA d-lab photo processor and printer in the Forensic Laboratory in the amount of $55,416. Effective September 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through August 31, 2011. 72% Federal, 28% Transfers from Other Agencies.

#69 Authorize Division of Motor Vehicles to pay annual membership dues in the amount of $6,331 to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Arlington, VA. Effective October 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Highway Funds.

#70 Authorize Division of Motor Vehicles to pay annual membership dues in the amount of $13,900 to the International Registration Program, Arlington, VA. Effective October 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Highway Funds.

#71 Authorize Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively pay the National Emergency Management Association, Lexington, KY, for 2008 membership dues in the amount of $3,200 for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 30% Federal, 59% Private & Local, 11% Revolving Funds.

#72 Authorize Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the community/organizations as detailed in letter dated August 14, 2007, for the purpose of enhancing local all-hazard planning in a total amount of $141,924. Effective upon G&C approval through September 14, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#73 Authorize Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the NH Department of Transportation for the purpose of activities associated with enhancing local all-hazard planning in the amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#74 Authorize Division of State Police to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with 106 Commerce Park Mini Storage, Pembroke, NH, for the rental of three storage units in an amount not to exceed $4,104. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Forfeiture Funds.

#75 Authorize Division of State Police to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Motorola Company Inc., Anaheim, CA, for maintenance of the Crime Reporting Information System in the amount not to exceed $72,957. Effective January 27, 2007 through January 31, 2010. 100% Revolving Funds.

#76 Authorize Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Joe Brigham Inc., Pembroke, NH, to provide helicopter lift work for State Police Communications Maintenance in the amount of $4,999. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.

#77 Authorize Division of Safety Services, Marine Patrol Bureau, to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Riveredge Marina on Squam Lake, Ashland, NH, for the rental of two boat slips for the 2007 boating season for two Marine Patrol vessels in the amount of $3,725. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2007. 100% Navigation Safety Funds.

#78 Authorize Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a $3,422 agreement with Allen A. Thomason, Hanover, PA, to provide instructional services for a program offered in NH, for NH Fire Instructors, on a date yet to be determined. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

#79 Authorize to amend a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-11-06, item #82), to develop a Regional Safety Plan, by extending the completion date from September 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#80 Authorize to amend a contract with Edwards & Kelcey Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-8-04, item #149), to complete field monitoring for a project under construction by extending the completion date from September 8, 2007 to September 8, 2008.

#81 Authorize to reclassify position #21859 Engineering Technician V, labor grade 22, to Program Specialist IV, labor grade 25.

#82 Authorize to enter into a contract with North Country Plumbing & Heating, Colebrook, NH, for heating system service at District One Highway Maintenance facilities in the amount of $6,000. Effective upon GC approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.

#83 Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., South Burlington, VT, (previously approved by G&C on 2-22-06, item #64), for the final engineering design for replacement of the NH Route 28 bridge over the Merrymeeting River in the Town of Alton, by extending the completion date from August 22, 2007 through October 22, 2007.

#84 Authorize Bureau of Finance & Contracts to enter amend a contract with Robert Half International Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-2-07, item #144), for temporary accounting services by increasing the amount by $36,000 from $29,120 to $65,120, and by extending the end date to June 30, 2008 from December 31, 2007. 100% Highway Funds.

#85 Authorize to enter into a contract with Gemini Electric Inc., d/b/a Power Up Generator Service Co., Auburn, NH, for Generator Inspection, Maintenance and Emergency Repair in the amount of $56,950. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Turnpike Funds.

#86 Authorize Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with the State of Vermont for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Newbury Road over the Connecticut River between Haverhill, NH and Newbury, VT.

#87 Authorize Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter amend a contract with Alltex Uniform Rental Service Inc., Manchester, NH, for providing uniforms to an increased number of Bureau employees, by increasing the amount by $12,948 from $18,252 to $31,200. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.

#88 Authorize Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with McFarland-Johnson, Incorporated, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-5-03, item #154), for addressing transportation needs along the I-93 corridor in the Town of Bow and the City of Concord, NH, by extending the completion date from September 3, 2007 to December 31, 2007.

#89 Authorize Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with the Town of Charlestown, NH, to compensate the Town $160,000 for road rehabilitation work related to the floods of October 2005. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#90 Authorize Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Pease Development Authority, for AIP-34 to purchase property within the Runway Protection Zones to Runway 16 at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in the amount of $777,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 95% Federal, 5% General Funds.

#91 Authorize Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Concord, NH, for AIP-21, to acquire land located within the Runway Protection Zone to Runway 17 in the amount of $666,998. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

#92 Authorize Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Park Construction Corp., Fitzwilliam, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-15-06, item #176), for the reconstruction of the NH 101/Winchester Street intersection and other improvements in the City of Keene, by increasing the amount by $430,000 from $6,386,989.80 to $6,816,989.80. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

#93 Authorize Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-13-06, item #159), for pavement widening and reconstruction of NH 11 and the replacement of the Ram Brook Bridge in Claremont and Newport, by increasing the amount by $500,000 from $12,133,272.80 to $12,633,272.80. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

#94 Authorize Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R. J. Olszak Construction Inc., d/b/a All-Ways Wrecking, Bridgewater, NH, for building demolitions in Keene, and Hinsdale as detailed in letter dated July 13, 2007, on the basis of a low bid of $78,525. Effective upon G&C approval through October 26, 2007. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $11,778.75 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction project. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

#95 Authorize Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a retroactive contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH (previously amended by G&C on 5-24-06), for further data collection and completion of the technical study, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2008 from June 30, 2007. 83% Federal, 17% General Funds.

#96 Authorize Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a lease agreement with Paul & Emiliette Beaudoin, Meredith, NH, for a parcel of land on the State-owned Concord to Lincoln Railroad Line in Meredith for $1,925 per year and a one-time administrative fee of $1,100. Effective upon G&C approval through September 5, 2008.

#97 Authorize Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an operating agreement with Jalbert Leasing Inc., Portsmouth, NH, to provide intercity bus service between Dover, Durham and Exeter and Boston-North Station to complement intercity passenger rail service between NH and MA for an amount not to exceed $270,894. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

#98 Authorize Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Skillings & Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of David Vachon, Candia, NH, in the amount of $20,485. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2007.

#99 Authorize Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Skillings & Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of Andrew Harris, East Kingston, NH, in the amount of $26,925. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2007.

#100 Authorize Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company, Dunbarton, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Daniel Richardson, Wolfeboro Falls, NH, in the amount of $21,077.50. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2007.

#101 Authorize Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with L.G. Cushing & Sons, Walpole, NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of Karen Menge, Lyme, NH in the amount of $19,402.50. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2007.

#102 Authorize Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a contract with Handy House Inc., Foxboro, MA, for providing and maintaining portable chemical toilets at Rumney Rest Area in the amount of $15,120. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.

#103 Authorize Bureau of Right of Way to sell a sewer easement, two drainage easements and a flowage easement over State owned land in Londonderry, to Stonyfield Farms Inc., for $58,000, plus a $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval.

#104 Authorize Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 2.3 acre parcel in Londonderry to Stonyfield Farms Inc., for $175,000, plus a $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval.

#105 Authorize Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners $7,830,578 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from July 31, 2007 through August 14, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval.

#106 Authorize Bureau of Environment to enter into four pre-qualified, low bid, cost-based contract for a combined total of $500,000 with the following firms: (1)Preservation Company, Kensington, NH, for $155,000; (2)Lisa B. Mausolf, Preservation Consultant, Reading, MA, for $135,000; (3)URS Corporation, Burlington, NJ, for $115,000; and (4)Historic Documentation Company Inc., Portsmouth, RI, for $95,000 to undertake certain cultural resource investigations for transportation pruposes. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2009.

#107 Authorize Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.6 acre parcel in Henniker to Dennis Sturms for $6,000 plus a $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&C approval.

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#108 Authorize to enter into a contract with Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates, Silver Spring, MD, to provide expert testimony and other services related to a pending docket at the NH Public Utilities Commission in the amount not to exceed $17,500. Effective upon G&C approval through February 30, 2008. 100% Utility Assessment Funds.

#109 TUITION REQUESTS

A. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - Request permission to pay Franklin Pierce University, Concord, NH, the sum of $656.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Loretta M. Head, Administrative Supervisor, in the courses entitled “Principles of Economics” and “American Experience”.

B. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, the sum of $1,142.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Melvin LaClair, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I, in the course entitled “Counseling Theories”.

C. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Request permission to pay Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, NH, the sum of $750.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Marion Greenlaw, Accountant IV, in the course entitled “Communications Skills for Managers”.

D. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Request permission to pay Hesser College - Manchester, Manchester, NH, the sum of $771.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Almorinda M. Samson, Administrative Supervisor, in the course entitled “Principles of Marketing”.

E. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES – Office Of Business Operation - Request permission to pay New England College, Henniker, NH, the sum of $1,684.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Shanthi Venkatesan, Administrator III, in the course entitled “Capstone Project Part II”.

F. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES – Tobey School - Request permission to pay Granite State College, Concord, NH, the sum of $897.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Brian J. Pauling, Teacher I, in the course entitled “Identification of Emotional Behavioral Disorder”.

G. NEW HAMPSHIRE HOSPITAL - Request permission to pay New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord, NH, the sum of $567.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Audrey Wells, Nurse Coordinator, in the course entitled “Contemporary Ethical Issues”.

H. INSURANCE - Request permission to pay Southern New Hampshire University Distance Education, Manchester, NH, the sum of $798.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Christine Wenners, Program Assistant, in the on-line course entitled “Humanities I”.

I. RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Request permission to pay New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord, NH, the sum of $3,950.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Torene Tango-Lowy, Program Specialist IV, in the courses entitled “Foundations of Paralegal Studies”, “Employment Seminar”, “Causes of Action in Contracts and Torts”, “Legal Research” “Litigation and Trial Preparations”, “Real Estate”, “Business Organizations and Bankruptcy”, “Family Law”, “Probate, Estates and Trusts”, “Criminal Law”, and ”Legal Writing”.

J. TRANSPORTATION - Request permission to pay Hesser College, Concord, NH, the sum of $385.50 for the sole purpose of enrolling Karla Kemp, Program Assistant II, in the course entitled “Western Civilization I”.

K. TRANSPORTATION - Request permission to pay New England College, Henniker, NH, the sum of $631.50 for the sole purpose of enrolling Alexis Martin, Program Specialist III, in the course entitled “Organizational Management & Leadership”.

Requested Tuition Total : $12,232.00