GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                Nashua High School, Nashua, NH

                                                                                October 21, 2005, 10:00 a.m.

 

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

 

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of October 5, 2005.

 

The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the October 5, 2005 meeting. 

 

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

 

The Following state representative-elect was sworn into office by the Governor and Executive Council:

Christopher C. Coates, d, Keene (30 Gilsum Street) 03431.

 

The Governor and Executive Council issued a precept calling for a special election to fill the vacancy for state representative in Grafton County District 6. (Campton, Ellsworth, Orford, Rumney, Wentworth)

The filing period will be from October 24-31, 2005

The primary election will be held on December 6, 2005

The Special election will be held on January 10, 2006

 

RESIGNATIONS

The Governor and Council accepted the following with regret:

 

Poet Laureate

Cynthia Huntington, Post Mills, VT                                                                 Effective: Upon Acceptance

 

Regional Community-Technical College Board of Trustees

William M. Grimm, Franklin                                                                                Effective: Upon Confirmation

 

 

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

 

Board of Accountancy

(Public Accountant)

Owen H. Walton, Jr., Londonderry                                                                   Effective: October 21, 2005

Succeeding: Leon Owen, Concord (resigned)                                                 Term: December 2, 2008

 

Air Resources Council

(Manufacturing)

Steven Walker, Peterborough                                                                            Effective: October 21, 2005

Succeeding: Muriel Lajoie, Concord (resigned)                                              Term: November 1, 2006

 

Advisory Panel on Cancer and Chronic Diseases

(Grafton County)

Judith E. Rocchio, Hanover                                                                                Effective: October 21, 2005

Succeeding: Joseph O’Donnell, Hanover                                                        Term: September 4, 2009

 

Dropout Prevention and Dropout Recovery Oversight Council

(Public Member)

Kelly A. Clark, Webster                                                                                      Effective: October 21, 2005

Succeeding: Scott Andersen, Center Harbor                                                  Term: September 17, 2008

 

Dropout Prevention and Dropout Recovery Oversight Council

George A. Cushing, Milton                                                                                Effective: October 21, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: October 8, 2007

 

Department of Education: Deputy Commissioner

Mary Heath, Manchester                                                                                   Effective: October 21, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: October 21, 2009

Salary: II, Step 4 $86,368

 

Lakes Management Advisory Board

(Member of Fish & Game Commission)

Mitch Kalter, Durham                                                                                          Effective: October 21, 2005

Succeeding: Sharon Guaraldi, Lebanon (resigned)                                        Term: August 22, 2006

 

NH Land and Community Heritage Authority

(Business)

Craig Welch, Durham                                                                                          Effective: October 21, 2005

Succeeding: Jameson French, Portsmouth                                                      Term: September 6, 2009

 

Marital Mediator Certification Board

(Public Member)

Donald F. Dickey, West Lebanon                                                                     Effective: October 21, 2005

Succeeding: C. Scott Moffett, Glen (resigned)                                                Term: April 10, 2006

 

Board of Mental Health Practice

Joan S. Haley, New Boston                                                                                Effective: October 31, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: October 31, 2008

 

NH Real Estate Commission

(Public Member)

Pauline Ikawa, Manchester                                                                                Effective: October 21, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: September 15, 2010

 

Residential Ratepayers Advisory Board

(Represents interests of persons of low income)

Lawrence M. Kelly, Berlin                                                                                  Effective: October 21, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: October 14, 2008

 

Residential Ratepayers Advisory Board

(Represents interests of residents of low income housing)

Otis Perry, Dover                                                                                                 Effective: October 21, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: October 14, 2008

 

Department of Revenue Administration: Assistant Commissioner

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue Administration

Margaret L. Fulton, Bedford                                                                              Effective: October 21, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: January 1, 2006

Salary: HH, Step 4, $81,622

 

Department of Revenue Administration: Assistant Commissioner

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue Administration

Margaret L. Fulton, Bedford                                                                              Effective: January 2, 2006

Salary: HH, Step 4, $81,622                                                                                 Term: January 1, 2010

 

Commission to Study State Park System

(Cultural Resources)

John W. Merkle, Exeter                                                                                       Effective: October 21, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: November 30, 2006

 

Transportation Appeals Board

(Alternate/Professional Engineer)

Todd D. Connors, Manchester                                                                          Effective: October 21, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: June 23, 2008

 

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

State Committee on Aging

(Sullivan County)

Sean Lyon, i, Springfield                                                                                     Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Irene Gavin, Charlestown                                                             Term: June 24, 2007

 

Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission

(Drug Abuse Treatment)

Joseph Diament, Newfields                                                                                Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: David Charlesworth, Bedford                                                      Term: September 20, 2008

 

Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission

(Drug Abuse Prevention)

Alan Robichaud, Belmont                                                                                  Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: William Butynski, Hinsdale                                                         Term: September 20, 2008

 

Fire Standards and Training Commission

Nominated by the NH Association of Fire Cheifs

Michael Williams, Hooksett                                                                               Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Ronald P. O’Keefe, Lee (no longer a full-time fire chief)         Term: November 12, 2006

 

Fire Standards and Training Commission

Nominated by the Fire Instructors and Officers Association of NH

Stephen M. Carrier, Gilford                                                                                 Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: February 15, 2008

 

Nash Stream Forest Citizens Committee

(Environmental Organization)

Wendell M. Lees, Kearsarge                                                                              Effective: Upon Confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: 3 yrs from confirmation

 

State Radiation Advisory Committee

(Life Science)

Richard A. Fralick, Ph. D., Durham                                                                    Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: October 14, 2009

 

State Radiation Advisory Committee

(Physical Science)

James P. Tarzia, East Hampstead                                                                       Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: October 14, 2009

 

Real Estate Appraisers Board

(Real Estate Appraiser)

Steven H. Berg, Portsmouth                                                                               Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: August 12, 2008

 

Real Estate Appraisers Board

(Public Member)

Sally Sullivan, Concord                                                                                       Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: September 16, 2008

 

Rivers Management Advisory Committee

(Representative of Fish & Game Commission)                                                Effective: Upon Confirmation

Walter A. Morse, Hillsboro                                                                                Term: September 28, 2006  

Succeeding: James J. Jones, Northfield (no longer a member of the Fish & Game Commission)

 

Waste Management Council

(Professor of Environmental Science in Sanitary Engineering)

Nancy E. Kinner, Ph.D., Lee                                                                               Effective: November 10, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: November 10, 2009

 

Waste Management Council

(Municipal Public Works Field)

Carl L. Quiram, PE., Goffstown                                                                           Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: November 10, 2009

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Laurie L. Chandler, East Kingston                                                                    Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: October 20, 2008

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Valerie Cunningham, Portsmouth                                                                      Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Phyllis K. Abel, Portsmouth (reached term limit)                     Term: October 20, 2008

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Sylvia E. Gale, Nashua                                                                                        Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Mary Gillette, Nashua                                                                   Term: October 20, 2008

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Lillye Ramos-Spooner, Concord                                                                        Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: October 20, 2008

 

 

                                BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1            The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Monadnock Economic Development Corporation for the benefit of Vision Financial Corporation located in Keene, 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 OCTOBER 21, 2005

NASHUA HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                At approximately 11:24 a.m., the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the purchase by the Business Finance Authority of a loan to be made by Monadnock Economic Development Corporation 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 loan.  The Governor then said that the meeting would hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject. Michael Donahue, Executive Director of the Authority, briefly explained the project and introduced Jack Dugan, Executive Director of Monadnock Economic Development Corporation.  The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Pignatelli introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN PURCHASE UNDER RSA 162-A:7  WITH RESPECT TO A CERTAIN LOAN TO MONADNOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Wieczorek.  There being no discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion.  Those voting in favor were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin, 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 AWARDING A LOAN

UNDER RSA 162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO MONADNOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

 

                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 Monadnock Economic Development Corporation (the "Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $125,000 to provide financing to assist the Borrower in obtaining $500,000 in funding from the Rural Development Intermediary Re-lending Program to be used to lend to area businesses.(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 October 21, 2005.

 

#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 – yes, 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 Merrimack County Savings Bank to Wickwood Shores, LLC in Concord, 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 OCTOBER 21, 2005

NASHUA HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                At approximately 11:27 a.m., the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the award of a State guarantee under the Guaranteed Asset Program of the Business Finance Authority in connection with a loan to be made by Merrimack County Savings Bank to Wickwood Shores, L.L.C.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 loans and State guarantee.  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 project . The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Spaulding introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13  WITH RESPECT TO A LOAN FROM MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK TO WICKWOOD SHORES, L.L.C." and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Burton.  There being no discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion.  Those voting in favor were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin, 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

AWARDING A STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13

WITH RESPECT TO A LOAN FROM

MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK TO WICKWOOD SHORES, L.L.C.

 

                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 sixty percent (60%) of the principal amount of a loan up to $1,000,000 from Merrimack County Savings Bank to Wickwood Shores, L.L.C. 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 sixty percent (60%) 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 October 21, 2005.

 

                                COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

#3            The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request under the Community Development Block Grant Program to amend an agreement with the Towns of Conway, Madison, and Albany, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-20-04), for the purpose of constructing a technology and training center in Conway, to be known as the Mount Washington Valley Technology Village, by increasing the price limitation by $430,000 for a new total of $860,000.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#4            Authorized Michael A. Jacques, East Kingston, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

 

#5            Authorized Andrew A. Bevington, Fairfax, VA, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

 

#6            Authorized to enter into a contract with Pinnacle Mapping Technologies, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, to perform Topographic Contour Mapping 2005 of twelve NH Army National Guard facilities, for $12,720.  Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

#7            The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to reclassify position #14493, Tax Auditor II, Labor Grade 19, step one ($29,737.50), to Supervisor II, Labor Grade 21, step one, ($32,370) in the Administration Division.

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#8            Authorized to accept and place on file a list of agency transfers Authorized for Fiscal Year 2006 during the month of September.

 

#9            Authorized to waive $21,552.88 of a recoverable lien of $26,552.88 to Leamon Hirtle in accordance with the consented to petition as detailed in letter dated October 5, 2004.

 

#10          Authorized to enter into a low bid contract with Granite Bay Development Inc., d/b/a Goguen Construction Company of Brookline, NH, for Londonderry Bus Facility, I-93 Exit 4, Londonderry, NH for the lump sum price of $1,385,000.  (2)Further Authorized payment to the NH Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided for the project in the amount not to exceed $40,000.

 

                                TREASURY DEPARTMENT

#11          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $5,424.18 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#12          Authorized Division of Historical Resources, to accept and expend funds totaling $12,000, of which $7,740.98 are carried forward from FY05.  The balance of $4,259.02 is anticipated to be earned through donations to the State Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program received during State Fiscal Year 2006.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#13          Authorized Division of Arts to award Art Links Grants totaling $7,500 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 5, 2005.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#14          Authorized Division of Arts to award Individual Artist Fellowship Awards in the amount of $30,000 as detailed in letter dated September 29, 2005.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#15          Authorized to appoint Dianne H. Martin as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $47,290.10.  Ms. Martin will be occupying a position with a five year term that expires August 31, 2009.

 

#16          Authorized to reappoint Jeffrey S. Cahill, as an Assistant Attorney General for a five year term effective retroactive to September 30, 2005 through September 30, 2010. 

 

#17          Authorized to reappoint Ann M. Rice as an Assistant Attorney General for a five year term effective retroactive to September 30, 2005 through September 30, 2010. 

 

#18          Authorized to reappoint Philip B. Bradley as an Assistant Attorney General for a term effective retroactive to September 20, 2005 through September 20, 2010. 

 

#19          Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $25,543.58 from the Office of the US Attorney for the District of NH, to be utilized to support a drug enforcement officer position with the NH Drug Task Force.  Effective retroactive to July 15, 2005, through January 15, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#20          Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $49,836 from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance to be utilized to initiate a planning process in support of the development of a prescription drug monitoring program in NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                NH COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

#21          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli authorized the request to accept and place on file the 2004-2005 Biennial Report.

 

                                PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#22          Authorized to accept a gift on behalf of the State from the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for travel expenses for Marcia Thunberg, Hearings Examiner, to travel to Colorado Springs, CO, on October 30, 2005 through November 2, 2005 to attend The 3rd National Drinking Water Symposium and National Association of Water Companies annual conference.

 

#23          Authorized to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the period ending June 30, 2005.

 

                                LIQUOR COMMISSION

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#24          Authorized to enter into a contract with Durell Paving Inc., Dover, NH, to repair four catch basins at Liquor Store #76, I-95 North, Hampton, for $6,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2005.  100% General Funds. 

 

#25          Authorized to amend a contract with Thermal Stor Refrigeration Inc., Hooksett, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-19-03, item #47, amended on 4-7-04, item #29, amended on 1-26-05, item #20), for additional requirements to the existing contract, by increasing the amount from #117,937.50 to $223,247.50, and increase of $105,310, and by extending the date through December 31, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

#26          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to reclassify position #41466, Corrections Counselor/Case Manager, A130, LG 20 to Clinical Mental Health Counselor, A000, LG 21.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#27          Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept donations in the amount of $600 the memory of Albert Cuccinello.  The donation will be deposited into the State Park Fund.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#28          Authorized Design, Development, and Maintenance to contract with Webber Masonry & Tile, North Stoddard, NH, for the stone and masonry repairs at the Daniel Webster Homestead, on the basis of a low bid of $12,104.52.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2005.

 

#29          Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept a gift of 19.38 acres of undeveloped forestland from James Palmer, Carol Palmer and Paul Crimmins, to be annexed to Scribner-Fellows State Forest, in New Hampton, NH.

 

#30          Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend federal funds from Nursery and Tree Improvements in the amount of $5,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

#31          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to enter into a sole source contract with Gundalow Company, Portsmouth, NH, for the purpose of conducting fall school programs with the vessel at the Sandy Point Discovery Center, in the amount of $10,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 15, 2005.  (2)Further Authorized to make an advanced payment of $5,000.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#32          Authorized to reclassify position #42218, Air Pollution Technician II, Labor Grade 17, to an Environmentalist II, Labor Grade 19. Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#33          Authorized to accept and expend $15,766 in federal flow through funds from the Department of Safety for the purpose of purchasing equipment and materials for responding to terrorist incidents.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2005.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#34          Authorized to enter into contracts with the vendors as detailed in letter dated September 23, 2005, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $400,000, for hazardous materials/waste spill response and remediation.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#35          Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., Manchester, NH, for professional engineering services associated with upgrading sludge processing facilities by $704,500 from $503,841 to $1,208,341, and by extending the completion date from October 31, 2005 to April 30, 2009.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#36          Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste grants to the Town of Londonderry, totaling $8,500 for the purpose of conducting household hazardous waste collection projects.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#37          Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Town of Hooksett, NH to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, in the amount of $15,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#38          Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Eaton, NH, to fund the preparation of a community shared septic system feasibility study, in the amount of $15,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#39          Authorized to approve and Original Loan Agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, to finance water system improvements in the amount of $850,000.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#40          Authorized Susan Thoresen Revocable Trust’s request to add to an existing L-shaped breakwater with a gap at the shoreline and a cantilevered dock to a cantilevered dock on frontage on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.

 

#41          Authorized Ross Realty Trust’s request to remove sand from existing beach and place new sand over beach to replenish and to construct a seasonal docking facility adjacent to the beach on property located at Rand Pond in Goshen.

 

#42          Authorized Kevin Kelly’s request to remove three navigational hazard rocks and dredge out to maintain safe access to the existing dug-in boat house on frontage on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#43          Authorized to make a single payment of $10,000 to the NH Dental Society of Concord, NH, to provide comprehensive support and treatment services for oral health care for elderly and adult disabled persons.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  50% Federal, 50% General Funds. 

 

                                Office of Business Operations

#44          Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Northeast Record Retention LLC, Hooksett, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-6-02, item #63), by increasing the total amount by $113,917.09 from $96,624.35 to $210,541.44.  42% Federal, 58% General Funds. 

 

                                Division of Public Health Services

#45          Authorized Alcohol &