GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                State House, Concord, New Hampshire

                                                                                January 10, 2007 10:00 a.m.

 

The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:00 a.m. with all members present.

 

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, accepted the minutes of January 4, 2007.

 

The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.

 

RESIGNATIONS

The Governor and Council, with regret, accepted the following:

 

Department of Administrative Services: Accounting Services Director

Sheri L. Rockburn, Concord                                                                               Effective:  January 12, 2007

 

State Board of Education

Debra L. Hamel, Keene                                                                                        Effective:  January 10, 2007

 

Human Rights Commission

Deborah R. Reynolds, Plymouth                                                                       Effective:  January 10, 2007

 

Associate Justice of the Superior Court

Bruce E. Mohl, Durham                                                                                       Effective:  February 28, 2007

 

Associate Justice of the Superior Court

Robert E. K. Morrill, Portsmouth                                                                       Effective:  February 9, 2007

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

Agricultural Advisory Board

(Petroleum Industry)

Thomas Prescott, Bow                                                                                        Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Brian Boudreau, Rochester                                                         Term:  June 19, 2011

 

Automotive Technology Advisory Council

(NH Auto Dealers Association)

Peggy A. Proko-Weisman, Hollis                                                                      Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 8, 2009

 

Aviation Users Advisory Board

(Airport Manager)

Kevin A. Dillon, Brentwood                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 29, 2010

 

Commissioner:  Banking Department

Peter C. Hildreth, Concord                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  January 1, 2013

Salary:  II - Maximum: $94,584

 

Community Development Finance Authority

(Community Development Organization)

Klaas Nijhuis, Nashua                                                                                         Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  December 18, 2011

 

State Conservation Committee

(Hillsborough/Merrimack)

George A. Travers, Hollis                                                                                   Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Peter Blakeman, North Sutton (resigned)                 Term:  August 1, 2007

 

Current Use Advisory Board

(Public Member/Agriculture)

Rebecca Nelson, Newport                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Sheila Stone, Cornish                                                                  Term:  November 16, 2008

 

Current Use Advisory Board

(Public Member)

Thomas N. Thomson, Orford                                                                             Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  November 16, 2008

 

Board of Dental Examiners

(Public Member)

Vivian J. Desmarais, Manchester                                                                      Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Karen Clough, Danville (reached term limit)                            Term:  August 12, 2011

 

Board of Education

(At large)

Frederick J. Bramante, Jr., Durham                                                                    Effective:  January 31, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  January 31, 2011

 

Assistant Commissioner: Department of Environmental Services

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services

Michael J. Walls, Concord                                                                                 Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  January 8, 2011

Salary:  II - Maximum: $94,584

 

Fish & Game Commission

(Carroll County)

Robert Rowan , (r), Center Sandwich                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Nelson M. Russell, Sandwich                                                    Term:  June 29, 2011

 

Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee

(Regional Associations)

Nominated by the New Hampshire Travel Council

Jayne S. O’Connor, Franconia                                                                           Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Richard Hamilton, Littleton                                                         Term:  July 13, 2009

 

Juvenile Parole Board

(Alternate Member)

Edward B. Boyle, Manchester                                                                           Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  5 yrs from confirmation

 

Juvenile Parole Board

Frank E. Jones, Bow                                                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2011

 

Medical Review Subcommittee

Nominated by the Board of Medicine

Robert Feder, MD, Hollis                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  December 3, 2009

 

Medical Review Subcommittee

(Public Member)

Nominated by the Board of Medicine

Patricia Waldvogel, Loudon                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  December 3, 2009

 

Board of Medicine

Robert J. Andelman, MD, Portsmouth                                                             Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  James H. Clifford, MD, Lee                                                         Term:  December 3, 2011

 

Mount Washington Commission

(State Representative)

Martha McLeod, Franconia                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                 Term:  5 yrs from confirmation

 

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact Commission

(Consumer Interests)

Douglas E. Morris, Durham                                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  June 19, 2009

 

Pesticides Control Board

(Physician)

Joseph R. Snow, Concord                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  James Young, Hillsborough                                                       Term:  January 5, 2010

 

State Board for the Licensing and Regulation of Plumbers

(Public Member)

Daniel Duckett, Manchester                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Robert Hill, Bow (resigned)                                                        Term:  February 3, 2012

 

Public Employee Labor Relations Board

(Management)

Carol M. Granfield, Meredith                                                                             Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding: Seymour Osman, Dover (deceased)                                           Term:  October 15, 2008

 

Recreation Therapy Governing Board

(Public Member)

Linda M. Rodger, Whitefield                                                                             Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                 Term:  2 yrs from confirmation

 

Volunteer NH Board of Directors

Thomas J. Roberts, Exeter                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                 Term:  3 yrs from confirmation

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

A. Ronnie Sandler, Easton                                                                 Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Patricia R. Yosha, Hampton (reached term limit)     Term:  October 20, 2009

 

 

                                BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1            The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea – yes, Councilor Hollingworth – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the contract (“Capital Access Program:  Lender Participation Agreement”) with Pentucket Bank.  Action will Authorized Resolutions under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the contract will serve a public use, provide public benefit, the proposed participating bank is qualified to participate, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure CAP loans will be made under the requirements of the Act, the contract complies with RSA 162-A:12, and reasonable precautions have been made to minimize loss, all within the policy and authority of the Act.

 

 

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 10, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                At approximately 10:10 a.m., the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the proposed contract entitled “Capital Access Program: Lender Participation Agreement” with the following bank: Pentucket Bank and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced.  He said that he and the members of the Council had received written material from the Authority with respect to the proposed execution of the agreement.  The Governor then said that the meeting would hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject and introduced Michael B. Donahue, Senior Credit Officer of the Authority who briefly explained the proposed contract.  The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Wieczorek introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE STANDARD CONTRACT ENTITLED ‘CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM: LENDER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT’ OF THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BY PENTUCKET BANK” and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Pignatelli.  There being no discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion.  Those voting in favor were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Shea, Councilor Hollingworth, Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were Councilor(s):  None; and those voting against were Councilor(s):  None.  The Governor declared that the resolution was passed.

 

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A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 APPROVING THE EXECUTION

OF THE STANDARD CONTRACT ENTITLED "CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM:  LENDER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT" OF THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE BY  PENTUCKET BANK

 

     WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have previously, upon recommendation of the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority"), approved the Authority's standard contract entitled "CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM:  LENDER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT" (the "Standard Contract") by resolution dated September 2, 1992 (the "Approving Resolution"); and

 

      WHEREAS, at the time of such approval of the Standard Contract, the Governor and Council made, upon recommendation of the Authority, certain findings and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the approval of the Standard Contract, which findings and determinations are stated in the Approving Resolution;

 

WHEREAS, in the Approving Resolution, the Governor and Council authorized the Authority to take necessary and appropriate steps to cause the execution of the Standard Contract with qualifying State banking institutions; and

 

      WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the direction of the Authority, the Executive Director of the Authority has received interest from Pentucket Bank (the "Specific Bank") to execute the Standard Contract and participate in the Authority's Capital Access Program through such execution; and

 

                     WHEREAS, the Executive Director of the Authority has examined such information as he has deemed necessary and appropriate and has determined that the Specific Bank is a duly organized bank or trust company authorized to make loans and accept deposits in the State of New Hampshire and accordingly is qualified to execute the Standard Contract and participate in the Capital Access Program;

 

                     WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the proposed execution of the Standard Contract which they have requested;

 

     NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

 

                     Findings and Determinations.  On the basis of the  documentation and information received by the Governor and Council, and assuming (1) the execution of the Standard Contract as approved by the Governor and Council on September 2, 1992, by the Authority and an authorized officer of the Specific Bank, and (2) review and acceptance of the executed Standard Contract by an appropriate official of the Office of Attorney General upon receipt of a certificate of registration of the Specific Bank and a resolution of the board of directors of the Specific Bank authorizing execution of the Standard Contract, the Governor and Council hereby find:

 

                                (a)           The proposed execution of the Standard Contract and the actions of the Authority and parties executing such Standard Contract taken pursuant to the terms of such Contract will serve a public use and provide a public benefit.

 

                                (b)  The proposed execution of the Standard Contract and the actions of the Authority and parties executing such Standard Contract taken pursuant to the terms of such Contract is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter 162-A.

 

                                (c)           The proposed execution of the Standard Contract and the actions of the Authority and parties executing such Standard Contract taken pursuant to the terms of such Contract will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of the state and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the state's citizens.

 

                                (d)           The proposed execution of the Standard Contract and the actions of the Authority and parties executing such Standard Contract taken pursuant to the terms of such Contract will promote the orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the physical environment.

 

                                (e)           Appropriate measures have been taken to ensure that a the Specific Bank participating under the terms of such Standard Contract makes only loans which meet the requirements of RSA 162-A:12, IV.

 

                                (f)  The Standard Contract complies with RSA 162-A:12, III.

 

                                (g)           Reasonable precautions have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to any reserve fund which is established under the terms of the proposed Standard Contract.

 

                                (h)           The Specific Bank is qualified to execute the Standard Contract and to participate under the terms of such Standard Contract and the applicable provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A.

 

 

 

                Approval.  Subject to (1) the execution of the Standard Contract as approved by the Governor and Council on September 2, 1992, by the Authority and an authorized officer of the Specific Bank, and (2) review and acceptance of the executed Standard Contract by an appropriate official of the Office of Attorney General upon receipt of a certificate of registration of the Specific Bank and a resolution of the board of directors of the Specific Bank authorizing execution of the Standard Contract, the Governor and Council approve the proposed execution of the Standard Contract by the Authority and authorize the Authority to take such further action with respect to such proposed execution as is necessary and appropriate to carry out the proposed transaction.

 

Effective Date.  This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.

 

Passed and Agreed to January 10, 2007.

 

                                COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#2            Authorized to award a grant to the County of Grafton, North Haverhill, NH, for the purpose of installing water, and sewer lines, to support the construction of the Gile Community affordable housing development in Hanover in the amount of $500,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#3            Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Berlin, NH, for the purpose of rehabilitating at least 25 housing units in downtown Berlin neighborhoods in the amount of $350,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#4            Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, for the purpose of assisting Great Bridge Jaffrey Limited Partnership in the development of 30 units of affordable housing in the Jaffrey Mill, in downtown Jaffrey, NH, in the amount of $500,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#5            Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Northwood, NH to address a public health emergency by replacing two septic systems that are in failure in the amount of $65,500.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#6            Authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, for the purpose of rehabilitating at least 50 housing units throughout Cheshire County in the amount of $350,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#7            Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Bristol, NH, for the purpose of upgrading the municipal wastewater system in order to alleviate a threat to public health and safety in the amount of $250,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#8            Authorized to accept and expend $15,163.99 in federal funds for the Client Assistance Program.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#9            Authorized to budget and expend $5,500 in fiscal year 2006 carry forward funds for the purpose of providing for current expenses and mileage reimbursement for the Commissioner’s Public Awareness Program.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#10          Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Software House International Inc., Paxton, MA, for software and peripheral services including support services and maintenance, to sustain day to day operational needs of agencies within the State of NH in the amount of $127,348.  Effective October 1, 2006 through November 30, 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#11          Authorized to amend a sole source contract with SSA Global Technologies, Inc., Chicago, IL (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06), for maintenance and support of the Liquor Commissions financial operations software by extending the end date only from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 

 

                                OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#12          Authorized John J. Coughlin, Mont Vernon, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.  This officer will meet all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

 

#13          Authorized Craig E. Bennett, Dupage, IL, be confirmed to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

 

#14          Authorized Richard D. Lynch, Jaffrey, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, Governor’s Horse Guards, a ceremonial unit under the leadership of the Adjutant General of the State of NH.

 

#15          Authorized Jennifer E. Haggard, Hanscom AFB, MA, be confirmed for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

 

#16          Authorized Matthew B. Holloway, Portsmouth, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

 

#16A      Authorized Chrisopher W. Hurley, Winthrop, 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.

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#17          Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with Oak Point Associates, Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-3-03, item #166), for consultant services to oversee the design and construction of the Readiness Center Addition/Renovation and Civil Support Team Ready Building, NH State Military Reservation, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $215,259.38 from $733,466 to $948,725.38.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#18          Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a six-month hold over amendment with the City of Laconia, NH, for 8,600 square feet of the Laconia District Court Building, Laconia, NH, for an amount not to exceed $13,908.98.  Effective retroactive to January 1, 2007, through June 30, 2007.

 

#19          Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Seppala Construction Company Inc., Rindge, NH, for design/build of the Wellness Center and Renovations, NH Community Technical College – Nashua, NH, for a total price not to exceed $7,385,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through July 14, 2008.  (2)Further Authorized the amount of $225,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided.  15% General, 85% Other Funds.  

 

#20          Authorized to purchase the Laconia District Court building and land appurtenant to the building located in Laconia, NH, from the City of Laconia for the sum of $1.

 

#21          Authorized to amend a contract with Raymond’s Landscaping LLC, Boscawen, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-16-05, item #12), for snow and ice removal at the Records & Archives building in Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $2,400 from $177,000 to $179,400.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% General Funds. 

 

#22          Authorized to enter into an emergency sole source retroactive contract and pay Helmsman Management Services LLC, Boston, MA, for mold testing services at the Emergency Operations Center Building in Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $14,500.  Effective July 17, 2006 through August 31, 2006.  83% Capital, 17% Highway Funds. 

 

#23          Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Skyline Roofing Inc., Manchester, NH, for Fish and Game Headquarters Roof, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $133,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through May 11, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized the amount of $10,000 be approved as a contingency payment for Skyline Roofing Inc., for additional services that may be required during construction.  (3)Further Authorized the amount of $20,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided.  100% Fish & Game Funds. 

 

#24          Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Royal Electric Co., Inc., Woodsville, NH, for the Dolloff Building Electrical/Fire Alarm Replacement, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $309,735.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 9, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#25          Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with McFarland – Johnson Inc., Binghamton, NY, for Professional Services for the Design of the NH State Office Park South, Phase I Roadway Design and Parking Improvements, Concord, NH, for a total amount not to exceed $249,900.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#26          Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with John F. Penney Consulting Services, P.C., Chester, VT, for professional Mechanical services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Work’s Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.

 

                                NH BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#27          Authorized to amend an existing sole source agreement with Richard Nusbaum, Esquire, Concord, NH, for the purpose of rendering legal assistance to the Executive Director and the Board of Accountancy in the drafting of administrative rules through the adoption process, by increasing the amount of $2,300 to $7,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#28          Authorized to pay Mary Whittier, part-time Clerk III for the Board, retro-active pay in the amount of $1,459.65  for the period of February 4, 2005 through October 1, 2006.  Effective upon G&C approval.  (2)Further Authorized  $997 of this amount, which represents expenses of prior fiscal years, to be paid with current year funds.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                TREASURY DEPARTMENT

#29          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $70,153.94 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#30          Authorized to award a Conservation License Plate grant to the Town of Chichester in the amount of $8,050 for the “Preservation & Security of Chichester Town Records 1812-1937”.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#31          Authorized to award a Conservation License Plate grant to the Town of Jaffrey in the amount of $10,000 for the “Jaffrey Meetinghouse Tower”.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#32          Authorized NH State Library to make a one time payment to Northeast Document Conservation Center, Andover, MA, for the microfilming of the Colebrook News & Sentinel and microfilm storage in the amount of $7,943.79.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds – Sole Source. 

 

#33          Authorized Division of the Arts to award a Mini-Grant in the amount of $800 to Arts in Reach: Encouraging Growth through the Arts, Dover.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#34          Authorized Division of the Arts to purchase artwork in the amount of $7,000 from Gary Haven Smith, Northwood.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds. 

 

#35          Authorized to award a Conservation License Plate grant in the amount of $6,600 to the Town of Westmoreland for the “Corner School House”.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#36          Authorized Division of the Arts to award an American Masterpieces grant in the amount of $3,575 to Pontine Movement Theater, Portsmouth.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#37          Authorized Division of the Arts to award a Organizational Support Project Planning Grant in the amount of $5,650 to Opera North, Lebanon.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#38          Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of $7,815 to the Rochester Heritage Trust, Rochester.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#39          Authorized Division of the Arts to award Saint Kiernan Community Center for the Arts, Berlin, grants totaling $13,650.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  58% General, 42% Federal Funds. 

 

#40          Authorized Division of the Arts to award a Cultural Facility Grant to New England College, Henniker, in the amount of $8,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD

#41          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to enter into an agreement with George Deenihan, West Springfield, MA, to provide year-round custodial and general maintenance work at the Eastern States Exposition NH Building, West Springfield, MA in the amount of $5,800.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 29, 2007.  94% General, 6% Other Funds. 

 

                                ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#42          Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive license agreement with Capital Region Health Care Development Corporation (Concord Hospital), Concord, NH, for use of 2,150 square feet of morgue and autopsy lab space located at the Concord Hospital for use by the Chief Medical Examiner in an amount not to exceed $176,041.20.  Effective October 1, 2006 through April 1, 2008.  100% General Funds. 

 

#43          Authorized to provide J. Christopher Marshall, Attorney III, with a salary increase to $81,000.

 

#44          Authorized to designate Naomi N. Butterfield as an attorney at a salary of $70,000.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#45          Authorized to appoint Richard W. Head as an Associate Attorney General at a salary level of $88,000, for a term ending September 28, 2009.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

                                EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

#46          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to enter into a contract with R.E. McLean Trucking & Excavation, Laconia, NH, for snow plowing and removal services at NHES’s Laconia local office in the amount of $13,230.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

#47          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to reclassify position #41511, Corrections Sergeant, labor grade 18, to a Corrections Counselor/Case Manager, labor grade 20.

 

                                PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

#48          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth authorized the request of a retroactive salary increment of $4,988 be Authorized for Commissioner Clifton C. Below.  Effective December 27, 2006.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION

#49          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to continue membership and participation in the Association of Racing Commissioners for the period retroactive to January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, in the amount of $13,000.  85% General, 15% Other Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#50          Authorized to assign vehicle D4 on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis to the Director of the Divison of Economic Development.

 

#51          Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of material and labor from the Mt. Washington Auto Road valued at $3,000 from the proceeds of the new bicycle hill climb, “Newton’s Revenge” at Mt. Washington State Park.

 

                                NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#52          Authorized to enter into a no cost contract with the New England School of Archery Inc., Concord, NH, to coordinate and implement the National Archery in the Schools Program in NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 

 

#53          Authorized to hold the 18th Annual Discover Wild NH Day at its headquarters in Concord, NH on April 21, 2007, from 10 am – 3 pm.  Cost of supplies, tent rental, publicity and other items necessary to run the event not to exceed $3,700.  100% Fish and Game Funds. 

 

#54          Authorized to budget and expend $30,000 from the Publication, Specialty Items and Fundraising Revolving Fund for the purpose of entering into a contract with Petrocelli Sports Inc., d/b/a Petrocelli Marketing Group for producing, marketing and selling NHFG merchandise.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#55          Authorized to accept a transfer with an estimated value of $18,170 from the Dover, NH Police Department for two (2) 18’6” Boston Whaler Boats.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#56          Authorized to pay for the retroactive invoices/statement dated April 17, 2006 through April 29, 2006, from the Union Leader Corporation, Manchester, NH, for classified advertisements in the amount of $1,291.44.  Effective upon G&C approval, 75% Federal, 15% Fish and Game, 10% Other Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#57          Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Veolia Water North America Operating Services, LLC, Houston, TX, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-06, item #58), for maintenance and response activities at Gilson Road Superfund Hazardous Waste Site in Nashua, NH, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007.

 

#58          Authorized to reclassify position #14654, Supervisor VI, Labor Grade 27 to a Business Systems Analyst I, labor grade 28.  100% General Funds. 

 

#59          Authorized to reclassify position #11381, Carpenter II, labor grade 14, to that of Construction Technician, labor grade 15 with the Dam Maintenance Bureau.  100% Maintenance of Dams Funds. 

 

#60          Authorized to retroactively amend a sole source contract with Veolia Water North America Operating Services LLC, Houston, TX, for the operation and maintenance of the groundwater treatment facility at the OK Tool/Salvage Well Superfund Site in Milford, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007, and by increasing the price limitation amount by $447,638.07 from $3,184,094.28 to $3,631,732.35.  90% Federal, 10% State Funds. 

 

#61          Authorized a loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth, NH in the amount of $1,000,000 to finance a 201 Wastewater Facilities Plan Update.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#62          Authorized to accept an access easement from Sun Lake Village, LLC to provide access to the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program interceptor located in Belmont.  Effective upon G&C approval and recordation at the Belknap County Registry of Deeds.

 

#63          Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to retroactively extend a lease agreement with McCarthy Properties, Wareham, MA, for the storage and repair of boats and emergency response equipment in the amount of $13,500.  Effective November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#64          Authorized to award Businesses United for Water Security Installation grants to the entities, as detailed in letter dated October 20, 2006, in the amount of $13,500 to complete projects to protect drinking water from contamination.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#65          Authorized to award Businesses United for Water Security Installation grants to the Merrimack Village District, Merrimack, NH, in the amount of $26,390 to complete projects to protect drinking water from contamination.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#66          Authorized to enter into an agreement with W.F. Richards & Son Inc., Meredith, NH, for as-needed emergency repair services for Winnipesaukee River Basin Program infrastructure, in the amount of $30,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2009.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#67          Authorized to amend a contract with Normandeau Associates Inc., Bedford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-13-05, item #68), to complete the Protected Instream Flow Study and Water Management Plan for the Lamprey Instream Flow Pilot Program, by extending the end date from December 31, 2006 to September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#68          Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of Newport, in the amount of $357,000, to finance the Cheney Street Infrastructure Improvement Project.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#69          Authorized Skiffington Homes’ request to repair an existing breakwater with a gap at the shoreline and replace two piles supporting an existing pier connected to a piling pier by a walkway in a “U” configuration