GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
The Governor and Executive Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes
of
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
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 (
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
The primary election will be held on
The Special election will be held on
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and Council accepted the following with regret:
Poet
Laureate
Cynthia
Huntington, Post Mills, VT Effective:
Upon Acceptance
William
M. Grimm,
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and
Council confirmed the following:
Board
of Accountancy
(Public
Accountant)
Owen
H. Walton, Jr.,
Succeeding:
Leon Owen,
Air
Resources Council
(Manufacturing)
Steven
Walker,
Succeeding:
Muriel Lajoie,
Advisory
Panel on Cancer and Chronic Diseases
(
Judith
E. Rocchio, Hanover Effective:
Succeeding:
Joseph O’Donnell,
Dropout
Prevention and Dropout Recovery Oversight Council
(Public
Member)
Kelly
A. Clark, Webster Effective:
Succeeding:
Scott Andersen,
Dropout
Prevention and Dropout Recovery Oversight Council
George
A. Cushing,
Reappointment Term:
Department
of Education: Deputy Commissioner
Mary
Heath,
Vacancy Term:
Salary:
II, Step 4 $86,368
Lakes
Management Advisory Board
(Member
of Fish & Game Commission)
Mitch
Kalter,
Succeeding:
Sharon Guaraldi,
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Business)
Craig
Welch,
Succeeding:
Jameson French,
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
(Public
Member)
Donald
F. Dickey,
Succeeding:
C. Scott Moffett, Glen (resigned) Term:
Board
of Mental Health Practice
Joan
S. Haley, New
Reappointment Term:
NH
Real Estate Commission
(Public
Member)
Pauline
Ikawa,
Reappointment Term:
Residential
Ratepayers Advisory Board
(Represents
interests of persons of low income)
Reappointment Term:
Residential
Ratepayers Advisory Board
(Represents
interests of residents of low income housing)
Otis
Perry,
Reappointment Term:
Department
of Revenue Administration: Assistant Commissioner
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue Administration
Margaret
L. Fulton, Bedford Effective:
Vacancy Term:
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:
Salary:
HH, Step 4, $81,622 Term:
Commission
to
(Cultural
Resources)
John
W. Merkle,
Vacancy Term:
Transportation
Appeals Board
(Alternate/Professional
Engineer)
Todd
D. Connors,
Vacancy Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
State
Committee on Aging
(
Sean
Lyon, i,
Succeeding:
Irene Gavin,
Alcohol
and Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission
(Drug
Abuse Treatment)
Joseph
Diament, Newfields Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Succeeding:
David Charlesworth,
Alcohol
and Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission
(Drug
Abuse Prevention)
Alan
Robichaud, Belmont Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Succeeding:
William Butynski,
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:
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
Nominated
by the Fire Instructors and Officers Association of NH
Stephen
M. Carrier, Gilford Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
(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.,
Reappointment Term:
State
Radiation Advisory Committee
(Physical
Science)
James
P. Tarzia,
Reappointment Term:
Real
Estate Appraisers Board
(Real
Estate Appraiser)
Steven
H. Berg,
Reappointment Term:
Real
Estate Appraisers Board
(Public
Member)
Sally
Sullivan,
Reappointment Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Representative
of Fish & Game Commission) Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Walter
A. Morse,
Succeeding:
James J. Jones,
Waste
Management Council
(Professor
of Environmental Science in Sanitary Engineering)
Nancy
E. Kinner, Ph.D., Lee Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Waste
Management Council
(Municipal
Public Works Field)
Carl
L. Quiram, PE., Goffstown Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Laurie
L. Chandler,
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Valerie
Cunningham,
Succeeding:
Phyllis K. Abel,
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Sylvia
E. Gale,
Succeeding:
Mary Gillette,
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Lillye Ramos-Spooner,
Reappointment Term:
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
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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 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
#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
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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
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
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,
#5 Authorized Andrew A. Bevington,
#6 Authorized to enter into a contract with Pinnacle Mapping
Technologies, Inc.,
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
#10 Authorized to enter into a low bid contract with Granite
Bay Development Inc., d/b/a Goguen Construction
Company of
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
#14 Authorized Division of Arts to award Individual Artist
Fellowship Awards in the amount of $30,000 as detailed in letter dated
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
#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
#18 Authorized to reappoint Philip B. Bradley as an Assistant
Attorney General for a term effective retroactive
to
#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
#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
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
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#24 Authorized to enter into a contract with Durell Paving Inc.,
#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
#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
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
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
#34 Authorized to enter into contracts with the vendors as
detailed in letter dated
#35 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc.,
#36 Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste grants to the
Town of
#37 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
to the Town of
#38 Authorized to enter into a grant
agreement with the Town of
#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
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 & Drug Treatment Section to enter
Ann Marie Young, Substance Abuse Counselor, into a retroactive Educational Tuition Agreement with
#46 Authorized to enter Lori Johnson, Secretary II Immunization
Program into a retroactive Educational
Tuition Agreement with Granite State College,
#47 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to amend an existing agreement with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA (previously approved by G&C on 1-19-00, item #53, amended on 9-4-02, item #96, amended on 10-20-04, item #68), by increasing the price by $188,501 from $690,659.20 to $879,160.20, and by extending the completion date retroactively to June 24, 2005. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#48 Authorized Bureau of Prevention
Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention, to enter into an
agreement with School Administrative Unit #7,
#49 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention, to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene
Youth Services Department,
#50 Authorized Public Health Laboratories, Radiochemistry
Laboratory, to enter into a sole source
agreement with Canberra Industries Inc,
#51 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to amend an agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-13-02, item #120, amended on 11-19-03, item #84, amended on 9-21-05, item #130), to provide additional emergency planning and response services, by increasing the price by $150,000 from $1,726,666 to $1,876,666, and by extending completion date to August 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#52 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural
Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Melissa Thomas,
PA, Malden, MA, to provide services through the State Loan Repayment Program
totaling $20,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
Division of Family Assistance
#53 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the University System of NH,
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#54 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the NH Children’s Trust Fund,
#55 Authorized Division for Children, Youth and Families to retroactively enter into an agreement
with Davis and Towle Group, Penacook, NH, to purchase
general liability insurance for foster parents with a maximum price limitation
of $213,207. Effective
#56 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Michael Kalinowski,
NH BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
#57 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and with Councilor Griffin
voting no, authorized the request to
enter into an agreement with LeaAnne Haney, RDH, Bow,
NH, for investigative services to the Dental Board, in the amount of $5,000 per
year. Effective upon
G&C approval through
JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#58 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the
request to budget and expend $10,000 in funds not otherwise appropriated to
provide funding for the procurement of investigative services. Effective upon G&C
approval through
NH VETERANS HOME
#59 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to reclassify position #42635, Dietary Assistant, labor grade 11, to a Stock Clerk III, labor grade 11.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Office of Homeless, Housing and
Transportation Services
#60 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Veteran Hospice
Homestead Inc.,
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#61 Authorized to reclassify position #16207 from Program Specialist III, salary grade 23, to Adult Protective Social Worker II, salary grade 21.
#62 Authorized to compensate
#63 Authorized to compensate Teresa Descoteaux, a Mental Health Worker in the Patient Care Services area, for time lost while recovering from a work-related injury in accordance with Compensation for State Employees Injured in Line of Duty.
#64 Authorized to enter into an agreement with D&M
Mechanical Inc., d/b/a R.A. Desmarais and Son Inc.,
#65 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Jeffrey Geller,
M.D., M.P.H.,
Glencliff Home for Elderly
#66 Authorized to enter into a contract with
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#67 Authorized to pay the Standard Interoperability Framework
an FY 06 assessment fee in the amount of $2,500. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#68 Authorized to grant funds in accordance with the Carl D.
Perkins Vocational Education Act to Strafford County Department of Corrections
to assist in the operation of their approved vocational education programs in
the amount of $14,734. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal
accounting control within the Department of Education. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#69 Authorized to grant funds in accordance with the Carl D.
Perkins Vocational Education Act to Strafford County Department of Corrections
to assist in the operation of their approved vocational education programs in
the amount of $8,708. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal
accounting control within the Department of Education. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#70 Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to amend a contract with Jobs for NH Graduates Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #138), by modifying the identified recipient communities to not include Jobs for NH Graduates at Farmington High School and to add Jobs for NH Graduates at Stevens High School, Claremont, and by decreasing the contract price from $2,392,299 to an amount not to exceed $2,314,443. 100% Other Funds.
#71 Authorized to enter a sole source contract with Dr. James Bauman, from the Center for Applied Linguistics, to conduct a two day workshop for English for Speakers of Other Languages teachers and school district administrators on November 1-2, 2005 with a follow up session on December 5, 2005 to train them on the administration of the ACCESS test which is given to English for Speakers of Other Languages students, for an amount not to exceed $4,687. 100% Federal Funds.
#72 Authorized to enter into a contract with Dr. Melissa
Keenan,
#73 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the
#74 Authorized to enter into a contract with Community &
School Partners, LLC,
#75 Authorized to enter into a contract with Hezel Associates, LLC,
#76 Authorized to utilize the services of the individuals as
detailed in letter dated
#77 Authorized to enter into a contract with Granite State
Independent Living,
NH LOTTERY COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#78 Authorized to increase the NH Lottery Commission prize revolving account from $500,000 to $800,000. This is to transfer money from one Lottery cash account to anther Lottery cash account in order to have adequate funds accessible to pay prizes. 100% Other Funds.
#79 Authorized to reclassify position #14388, Cashier, salary grade 9 to a Lottery Ticket Seller II, salary grade 9.
#80 Authorized to accept and place on file the Annual Report
for the fiscal year ended
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#81 Authorized an annual salary step increase for Wesley J. Colby from GG, Step 4, Salary $74,861 to Grade GG, Step 5, Salary $78,800, effective October 22, 2005.
#82 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to reclassify a vacant Clerk III position #10530, labor grade 8, to a Data Control Clerk II, labor grade 10. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
#83 Authorized to amend a Homeland
Security grant received from the US Department of Homeland Security, (previously
approved by G&C on
#84 Authorized Division of State Police to amend a grant received from the NH Department of Justice entitled “SPOTS Training”, (previously approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #74), to purchase and install an on-line testing module that will meet the Federal governments re-testing requirements for those law enforcement officials in NH accessing the SPOTS system, by extending the end date retroactively from September 30, 2005 to September 30, 2006. 100% Other Funds.
#85 Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Bureau of Emergency Management to hold the “International Emergency Management Group” conference on December 6-8, 2005 at the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth Hotel & Conference Center at a cost of $7,871.82. 100% Homeland Security Grant.
#86 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into an agreement with The Inn at
#87 Authorized Division of Safety Services to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with
R.H. White Construction Company, Inc., d/b/a East Coast Utilities, Co.,
#88 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Bell
Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, for Night Vision Goggle training of
the State Police Aviation Unit on the State Police Bell 407 helicopter, for an
amount not to exceed $16,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#89 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole
source agreement with the National Board on Fire Service Professional
Qualifications, Quincy, MA, to provide accreditation for the Division’s
certified training program for $24,397.50.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#90 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a
contract with David M. Mailhot Enterprises, Inc.,
Concord, NH, for snow removal at the Major Crime Unit building, Concord, NH,
for $12,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#91 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a
contract with Bow Landscape Supply, LLC, Bow, NH, for snow removal at the Troop
D building, Concord, NH, for $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#92 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole
source agreement with Honeywell-Home and Building Control Division of
Manchester, NH, to provide annual maintenance for the air/heat system at the
Fire Academy for $14,747. Effective upon G&C approval through
#93 Authorized Division of State Police and Office of
Information Technology to enter into a sole
source contract in the amount of $1,268,696.05 with Computer Projects of
Illinois, Inc., Westmont, IL, to provide a seven year software maintenance
contract equaling $990,221.05, and the balance of $278,475 is being used to
replace the existing user interface at state criminal justice agencies
throughout NH the connect to the existing State Police Online
Telecommunications System (SPOTS).
Effective upon G&C approval through
#94 DENIED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli unanimously
voted to deny the request of the
Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into an agreement with Draeger
Safety Diagnostics Inc.,
#95 Authorized Grants Management Unit to enter into a
memorandum of understanding with Volunteer NH! To implement and administer a
successful Citizen Corps program for the state in the amount of $136,453. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#96 Authorized the application permit
of the Indian Point Beach Association located on
DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#97 Authorized to reclassify position #20292, Trades Helper, labor grade 7 to Carpenter II, labor grade 14. 100% Other Funds.
#98 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right
of Way’s Contemplated Award List for the period of
#99 Authorized Bureau of Finance and Contracts to pay Small Claims submitted for the period of October, 2005 to December, 2005.
#100 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Susan E. Marshall,
Esq.,
#101 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to expend an amount not to exceed $176,820 to the City of Nashua, Manchester Transit Authority, and Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation to provide a portion of the funds required to match Federal Transit Administration capital and operating expenses. 100% Federal Funds.
#102 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to transfer a parcel of
State owned property needed for the purpose of constructing Interstate Route 93
in the Town of
#103 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.06 acre parcel
of State owned land located in the Town of
#104 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 4,950 square foot
parcel of State owned land located in the City of
#105 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to quitclaim whatever
interest the State of
#106 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Scotts Construction Inc., d/b/a SCI Group, Newport, VT, (previously approved by G&C on 9-8-04, item #159), for roadway reconstruction and widening on NH Route 4A in Lebanon, by increasing the amount by $125,000 from $2,259,516.50 to $2,384,516.50. 100% Federal Funds.
#107 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with East Coast Signals Inc., Deerfield, (previously approved by G&C on 5-18-05, item #93), for additional work associated with replacement f the existing span wire signal system at the intersection of NH Route 1A, Hooksett Street and River Road, by increasing the amount by $10,000 from $122,534.25 to $132,534.25. 100% Other Funds.
#108 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Abhe & Svoboda Inc., Prior Lake, MN, for
bridge painting NH Route 16 bridge over the Peabody River on the basis of a low
bid of $198,310. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#109 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an
agreement with TBE Group Incorporated,
#110 Authorized Bureau of Materials and Research to enter into
three contracts with the companies as detailed in letter dated September 12,
2005, for statewide materials testing and construction inspection. Effective from the Notice
to Proceed through
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#111 Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $420,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of November 2005. (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $326,811,923.48 for the Month of September and recommends the balance of $53,188,076.52 be lapsed.
#112 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease amendment with the Town of Hampton, NH, extending the lease expiration date for up to six months from July 1, 2005, terminating no later than December 31, 2005, thereby allowing the continued short-term use of the “Hampton District Court”, Hampton, NH, for a total cost not to exceed $13,593.66.
#112A Authorized to contract with Graebel/New
England Movers Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
#113 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Boston Culinary Group Inc., Cambridge, MA, for the operation of the food concession at Cannon Mountain and the Flume Visitor’s Center. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008 with an option to extend the contract for an additional three years upon G&C approval.
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#114 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to enter into a contract
agreement with West Central Services Inc.,
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, Authorized the
requests:
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton, Authorized the requests:
LATE
ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
A. Authorized the Department of
Environmental Services to exercise its option to extend a lease agreement with
Gerald P. McCarthy Properties,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
B. Authorized the Department of
Education to contract with the Quality Inn & Wayfarer Conference Center for
meeting space and meals in an amount not to exceed $6,194.55 for a two-day
workshop for English for Speakers of Others Languages teachers and school
administrators on November 1 and 2, 2005, with a follow up session on December
5, 2005. 100% Federal Funds
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
C. Authorized for Division of Public
Health Services to enter into a contract with Executive Court-Best Western
Hotel and
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
D. Authorized to accept and expend
Emergency Assistance funds in the amount of $10,000,000.00 from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for the period from the date of Governor and
Council approval through
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
E. Authorized to expend funds in the
amount of $2,217,257.42 received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) through the Department of Safety.
Fiscal Committee Approved.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
F. Authorized to reimburse contractors
performing emergency work to repair flood damaged roads and bridges, including
debris removal in southwestern
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned