GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton, accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding approved
the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the
The Governor placed in nomination
the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Board
of Acupuncture Licensing
Alice
G. Meattey,
Reappointment Term:
Air
Resources Council
(Practicing
Physician)
Robert
W. Hickey, MD,
Reappointment Term:
Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission
(Drug
Abuse Treatment)
Amelie
Gooding, Keene Effective: October 11,
2006
Succeeding: Steven Arnold, Colebrook Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Recommended by the Commissioner of
the Department of Health and Human Services
(
Melissa
A. Gould, Woodsville Effective: October 11,
2006
Reappointment Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Recommended by the Commissioner of
the Department of Health and Human Services
(
Marilyn
Lynch, Laconia Effective: October 11,
2006
Reappointment Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Recommended by the Commissioner of
the Department of Health and Human Services
(
Christine
MacDonald, Ossipee Effective: October 11,
2006
Succeeding: Margaret Rieser, Freedom Term: May 8, 2008
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Recommended by the Commissioner of
the Department of Health and Human Services
(
Beth
Setear, Dover Effective: October 11,
2006
Succeeding: Mother Paul Marie Santa Lucia,
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Recommended by the Commissioner of
the Department of Health and Human Services
(
Steven
H. Slovenski, Lee Effective: October 11,
2006
Reappointment Term:
State
Radiation Advisory Committee
(Medical)
Charles
Leutzinger, MD, Wilton Effective: October 11,
2006
Reappointment Term:
State
Radiation Advisory Committee
(Public
Member)
Elizabeth
A. Thibodeau, Seabrook Effective: October 11,
2006
Reappointment Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Board
(Representative
of the Agricultural Community)
Alan
S. Bartlett, Concord Effective: October 11,
2006
Succeeding: James Robertson, Contoocook Term: March 22, 2009
Wetlands
Site Selection Committee
Nominated
by the
Nancy
B. Rendall, Gilmanton Effective: October 11,
2006
Vacancy Term:
Wetlands
Site Selection Committee
Nominated
by the
Rick
D. Van de Poll, Center Sandwich Effective: October 11,
2006
Vacancy Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Anne
Broderick Botteri, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Janice
N. Markey, Center Tuftonboro Effective:
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Pamela
B. Remick, Lancaster Effective:
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Bonnie
White, Hopkinton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
Department
of Employment Security: Appellate Board
(Business
Management)
Joanne
Dobson, Laconia Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Department
of Employment Security: Appellate Board
(Public
Member)
Margaret
Ives, Derry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Architects
Richard
M. Monahon, Jr., Peterborough Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Donald R. Lavallee,
Emergency
Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission
Roger
R. Beauchamp, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Helen C. Cohen, Kensington Term:
Emergency
Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission
Lance
dePlante, New Ipswich Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Patricia E. Howe,
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the Secretary of State
Dale
S. Kuehne, (r), Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the Secretary of State
David
L. Nixon, (d), Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the State Treasurer
L.
Douglas O’Brien (r), Bow Effective:
Upon confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the State Treasurer
Patricia
B. Quigley, (d), Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Judicial
Council
(NH
Bar Association Member)
Joseph
M. McDonough, Manchester Effective:
Upon confirmation
Reappointment Term:
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Natural
Resources)
Jack
Bronnenberg, Strafford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Local
Planning)
William
Norton, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: A. Bradford Wyman,
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Municipal)
H.
Charles Royce, Jaffrey Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Elizabeth D. Hengen,
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
(Attorney)
Karen
J. Borgstrom, Lyme Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
Nominated
by the NH Conflict Resolution Association
Honey
Hastings, Temple Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
New
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
(Representing
Consumers)
Clarence
E. Bourassa, Bow Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Pharmacy
Board
(Public
Member)
Reappointment Term:
State
Board of Licensing & Regulation of Plumbers
Richard
J. Zannini, Hampton Effective:
Succeeding: James Varotsis,
Public
Water Access Advisory Board
Allen
K. MacNeil,
Reappointment Term:
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
Sharon
Nichols, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Michael
Pagan, Sanbornville Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
Lou
G. Powell, Strafford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 2 yrs from confirmation
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
Deborah
Ann Robinson, Merrimack Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 1 yr from confirmation
Board
of Managers of the NH Veterans’ Home
(Member
of a recognized and chartered Veterans Service Organization)
Anthony
J. Romano, Jr., New Hampton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Veterinary Medicine
(Public
Member)
Susan
C. Flint, Henniker Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Elaine S. Forst, Henniker (reached term
limit) Term:
NH
Water Well Board
(Water
Well Contractor)
Jeffrey
M. Tasker, Northwood Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll call vote
as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor
Griffin – absent, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and
Councilor Pignatelli – yes, authorized to hold a Public
Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Grafton County
Economic Development Council for the benefit of Dartmouth Regional Technology
Center located in Lebanon, NH. Action
will Authorized 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.
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
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At approximately
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A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN
UNDER RSA
162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF
THE STATE OF
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor
and Council") of the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have
received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the
"Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council
make certain findings and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect
to a loan by the Authority to Grafton County Economic Development Council (the
"Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $50,000 to
allow Grafton County Economic Development Council to qualify for matching funds
of up to $500,000 from the USDA Rural Development’s Intermediary Relending Program.(the "Loan")
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to authorize and approve the
Loan by the Authority upon the making of specific findings after public
hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council will receive all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed Loan by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this Resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
resolved that:
1. Findings and Determination. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, after a public hearing, the
Governor and Council find:
a. Special Findings.
(i) The Loan in
consistent with local or regional development plans or policies.
b. General Findings.
(i) The Loan that the Authority has
proposed will serve a public use and provide a public benefit.
(ii) The
Loan that the Authority has proposed is within the policy of, and the authority
conferred, by RSA Chapter 162-A.
(iii)
The Loan that the Authority has
proposed 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.
(iv) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will promote
the orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment
opportunities, or protect the physical environment.
2. Approval.
Governor and Council approve the Loan by the Authority as recommended by the
Authority and authorize the Authority to cause the execution and delivery of
the loan documents substantially in the form submitted to Governor and Council
and to take such further action as the act with respect to the transaction as
may be required.
3. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed and agreed to
#2 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by
Councilor Burton and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton –
yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – absent, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli
– yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of
a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a
loan from Centrix Bank & Trust and Quality
Controls, Inc. in Tilton, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution
under RSA 162-I:18 to determine the financing will
serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and
authority of the Act.
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
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At approximately
* * * * * *
A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18
AWARDING A
STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13
WITH RESPECT
TO A LOAN FROM
CENTRIX BANK
& TRUST TO QUALITY CONTROLS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire
(the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of
the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written
recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and
determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the award of a
guarantee of the Authority in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the
principal amount of a loan up to $400,000 from Centrix
Bank & Trust to Quality Controls, Inc., pursuant to RSA 162-A:13 (the
Guaranteed Asset Program or the "GAP Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee
would require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an
amount not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the proposed financing;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to award the recommended guarantee
upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed award of the Authority's guarantee which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED THAT:
1. Findings and Determinations. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing,
the Governor and Council find:
(a) Special Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will contribute significantly to the success
of the financing.
(ii) Reasonable and appropriate measures
have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the Authority and insure that
any private benefit from the award of the guarantee will be only incidental to
the public purpose served thereby.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public
benefit.
(ii) The award of the guarantee as
proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter
162-A.
(iii)
The award of the guarantee as
proposed 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.
(iv) The award
of the guarantee as proposed will promote the orderly development of business
activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the
physical environment.
2. Approval.
The Governor and Council approve the Authority's taking such further
action under the Act with respect to the award of the guarantee as may be
required 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.
3. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed
and Agreed to
#3 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 Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – absent,
Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, authorized 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 Centrix Bank & Trust
and Quality Controls, Inc. in Tilton, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a
Resolution under RSA 162-I:18 to determine the
financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the
policy and authority of the Act.
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
* * * * * *
At approximately
* * * * * *
A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18
AWARDING A
STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13-a
WITH RESPECT
TO A LOAN FROM
CENTRIX BANK
& TRUST TO
QUALITY
CONTROLS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire
(the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of
the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written
recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and
determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the award of a
guarantee of the Authority in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the
principal amount of a loan up to $400,000 from Centrix
Bank & Trust to Quality Controls, Inc. pursuant to RSA 162-A:13-a (the
Working Capital Loan Guarantee Program or the "WAG Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee
would require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an
amount not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the proposed financing;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to award the recommended guarantee
upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed award of the Authority's guarantee which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED THAT:
1. Findings and Determinations. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing,
the Governor and Council find:
(a) Special Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will contribute significantly to the success
of the financing.
(ii) Reasonable and appropriate measures
have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the Authority and to ensure
that any private benefit from the award of the guarantee will be only
incidental to the public purpose served thereby.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public
benefit.
(ii) The award of the guarantee as
proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter
162-A.
(iii)
The award of the guarantee as
proposed 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.
(iv) The award
of the guarantee as proposed will promote the orderly development of business
activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the
physical environment.
2. Approval.
The Governor and Council approve the Authority's taking such further
action under the Act with respect to the award of the guarantee as may be
required 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.
3. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed
and Agreed to
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#4 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to enter into an
agreement with the Town of Plymouth, NH, to complete a feasibility study to address
deficiencies in the park’s wastewater infrastructure in the amount of
$12,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#5 Authorized to accept and place on file the report of the Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006.
#6 Authorized to grant a retroactive annual salary increment to Executive Director Carol A.
Nadeau, of $3,543, from Group EE, Step 4 ($67,324) to Step 5 ($70,867). Effective
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#7 Authorized to assign Agency vehicle M38 to Peter M. Thomson, Coordinator, on a 24-hour, 7-days per week basis.
#8 FAILED –Councilor
Wieczorek and Councilor Pignatelli
voted no. The Governor and Council failed to authorize the request to enter into a contractual
agreement with the