GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes
of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, 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.
RESIGNATIONS
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Cultural and
Historic Resources)
Thomas
S. Burack, Hopkinton Effective:
John
R. Maher,
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
State
Committee on Aging – Councilor Burtion and Councilor Wieczorek voted no.
(
Jack
Liberman, (i),
Succeeding:
Mendon MacDonald, Gilford Term:
Department
of Employment Security: Appellate Board
(Business
Management)
Joanne
Dobson,
Reappointment Term:
Department
of Employment Security: Appellate Board
(Public
Member)
Margaret
Ives,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Architects
Richard
M. Monahon, Jr.,
Succeeding: Donald R. Lavallee,
Emergency
Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission
Roger
R. Beauchamp,
Succeeding: Helen C. Cohen, Kensington Term:
Emergency
Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission
Lance
dePlante, New Ipswich Effective:
Succeeding: Patricia E. Howe,
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the Secretary of State
Dale
S. Kuehne, (r), Manchester Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the Secretary of State
David
L. Nixon, (d),
Vacancy Term:
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the State Treasurer
L.
Douglas O’Brien (r), Bow Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the State Treasurer
Patricia
B. Quigley, (d),
Vacancy Term:
Judicial
Council
(NH
Bar Association Member)
Joseph
M. McDonough,
Reappointment Term:
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Natural
Resources)
Jack
Bronnenberg, Strafford Effective:
Vacancy Term:
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Local
Planning)
William
Norton,
Succeeding: A. Bradford Wyman,
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Municipal)
H.
Charles Royce, Jaffrey Effective:
Succeeding: Elizabeth D. Hengen,
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
(Attorney)
Karen
J. Borgstrom, Lyme Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
Nominated
by the NH Conflict Resolution Association
Honey
Reappointment Term:
New
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
(Representing
Consumers)
Clarence
E. Bourassa, Bow Effective:
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,
Vacancy Term:
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Michael
Pagan, Sanbornville Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
Lou
G. Powell, Strafford Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
Deborah
Ann Robinson,
Vacancy Term:
Board
of Managers of the NH Veterans’ Home
(Member
of a recognized and chartered Veterans Service Organization)
Anthony
J. Romano, Jr., New Hampton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Veterinary Medicine
(Public
Member)
Susan
C. Flint, Henniker Effective:
Succeeding: Elaine S. Forst, Henniker (reached term
limit) Term:
NH
Water Well Board
(Water
Well Contractor)
Jeffrey
M. Tasker, Northwood Effective:
Reappointment Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
Agricultural
Lands Preservation Committee
Ruth
I. Clough, Elkins Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Department
of Employment Security Appellate Board
(Attorney
- Vice Chair)
Heather
E. Krans, Exeter Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Scott McGuffin,
Department
of Employment Security Appellate Board
(Attorney
– Chair)
Thomas
P. Mullins,
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Richard
Ayers, Sanbornton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Jacqueline
R. Kahle,
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Peter
J. McLaughlin, Hanover Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Edra
Toth, Farmington Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Attorney)
Thomas
G. Cooper, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Electricians’
Board
Dennis
S. Hager, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Joan M. Delorie, Pembroke (reached term
limit) Term:
Emergency
Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission
(Business
and Industry)
Ruth
E. Franks, Grantham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Harold Acres,
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
Nominated
by the Associated Firefighters of NH-International Association
David
R. Duquette, Somersworth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Nominated
by the NH Association of the Deaf
Michael
Schock, Rollinsford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Joan E. Case, Weare Term:
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Cultural
and Historic Resources)
Edward
J. McLear, Meredith Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Thomas S. Burack, Hopkinton (resigned) Term:
Board
of Mental Health Practice
(Psychologist)
Karen
Jennings, Hudson Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Nursing
(LPN)
Sharon
Dyer, Greenfield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Passenger
Tramway Safety Board
(Cable
Lift)
Robert
Hoyt,
Reappointment Term:
Pre-Engineering
Technology Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
Brenda
K. Quinn, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Rep.
Fish & Game Commission)
Walter
A. Morse, Hillsborough Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Community-based
Organization)
Donald
E. Chesnel, Rochester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Postsecondary
Education)
Paula
J. Gregory, Milford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Kathleen Moulis,
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
Kyle
MacDonald, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
Water
Resources Council
A.
Bradford Wyman, Dummer Effective: Upon confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Wetlands
Council
Nominated
by the NH Association of Natural Resource Scientists
Lawrence
Morse, Newmarket Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Marilyn
T. Mahoney, Goffstown Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Ronna F. Wise, Contoocook Term:
Advisory
Council on Workers Compensation
(Labor)
Denis
R. Beaudoin, Sr., Pittsfield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Richard N. Joy,
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, 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 with respect to the
financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for The
Mark H. Wentworth Home located in
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF
THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ON
IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER, STATE HOUSE,
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At
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A
RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE
FINANCING
OF
A COMMERCIAL FACILITY BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE
AUTHORITY
FOR THE MARK H. WENTWORTH HOME
IN
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have
received from the Business Finance Authority (the “Authority”) its written
recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and a
determination pursuant to RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the financing and
refinancing of commercial facilities (the “Facility”) for the Mark H. Wentworth
Home (also known as Wentworth Home) (the “Borrower”) in Portsmouth by the
Authority’s issue of Revenue Bonds (The Mark H. Wentworth Home Issue)
Series 2006 (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14,200,000
under RSA 162-I (the “Act”);
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have
received all the documentation and information with respect to the transaction
which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the Authority
with respect to the transaction is subject to the passage of this resolution
and cannot be taken until after its passage;
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1. Findings. On
the basis of the Authority’s recommendation and the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing,
the Governor and Council find:
(a) Special
findings:
(1) The Bonds will be used to finance and refinance certain projects to be owned
or leased and operated by the Mark H. Wentworth Home (also known as Wentworth
Home) (the “Borrower”) and located on the Borrower’s approximately 1 acre
campuses at 346 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire consisting of three
main buildings, which include 99 beds and provides services for nursing and
assisted living residents. The project
includes: (i) renovation and equipping of the
approximately 6,450 square foot 1700s mansion; (ii) renovation, addition,
equipping and construction of the approximately 13,250 square foot 1927 manor
building; (iii) and renovation, addition, equipping and construction of an
approximately 43,080 square feet in the 1987 building, for a total of
approximately 62,780 square feet; (iv) additional site work including
renovations to parking facilities and construction of an entrance for delivery
and ambulatory services; (v) refinancing of an existing mortgage associated
with the 1987 building; (vi) payment of related costs, including working
capital and capitalized interest; and (vii) payment of certain costs of
issuance, a reserve fund and credit enhancement. The projects for
the commercial facilities are referred to as the “Project.” The existing and proposed facilities as to be
improved are referred to as the “Facility.”
The Project is a “commercial facility” within the meaning of RSA 162-I:2, III-a (the “Act”) and may therefore be financed under
the Act.
(2) The operation of
the Facility will preserve employment opportunities directly and indirectly
within the State of
(b) General
findings:
(1) The Project and
the proposed financing and refinancing of the Project are feasible;
(2) The Borrower has
the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Facility
successfully;
(3) The LOAN AND TRUST
AGREEMENT for the Bonds (is a combined financing document and security
document, hereinafter called the “Agreement”) contains provisions so that under
no circumstances will the Authority be obligated directly or indirectly to pay
project costs, debt service or expenses of operation, maintenance and upkeep of
the Facility except from Bond proceeds or from funds received under the
Agreement, exclusive of funds received thereunder by
the Authority for its own use;
(4) The Agreement does
not purport to create any debt of the State with respect to the Facility, other
than a special obligation of the Authority acting on behalf of the State under
the Act; and
(5) The proposed financing
of the Project by the Authority and the operation and use of the Facility will
serve one or more needs and implement one or more purposes set forth in RSA
162-I: 1, will preserve or increase the social 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.
Section 2. Ultimate Finding and Determination. The Governor and Council find that the
proposed financing, operation and use of the Facility will serve a public use
and provide a public benefit, and the Governor and Council determine that the
Authority’s financing of the Project will be within the policy of, and the
authority conferred by, the Act.
Section 3. Approval. The
Governor and Council approve the Authority’s taking such further action under
the Act with respect to the transaction as may be required.
Section 4. Effective
Date. This resolution shall
take effect upon its passage.
Passed and Agreed to
#2 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli 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-a with respect to a loan from TD Banknorth
and Aviation Technology, Inc. in Manchester, 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 10:55 a.m., the
Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the award of
a State guarantee under the Working Capital Line of Credit Guarantee Program of
the Business Finance Authority in connection with a loan to be made by TD Banknorth to Aviation Technology, Inc. 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 Jack Donovan, Executive Director 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 Wieczorek 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 TD
BANKNORTH TO AVIATION TECHNOLOGY,
INC." and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Pignatelli. There
being no discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion. Those voting in favor were: The Governor and
Councilor Burton, Councilor 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-a
WITH RESPECT
TO A LOAN FROM
TD BANKNORTH
TO
AVIATION
TECHNOLOGY, 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 seventy-five percent (75%) of the principal
amount of a loan up to $400,000 from TD Banknorth to
Aviation Technology, 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 seventy-five percent (75%) 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
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#3 Authorized to amend a contract with Tri-County Community
Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-17-06,
item #18), for additional weatherization of low-income homes, by increasing the
amount by $22,900 from $305,032 to $327,932.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#4 Authorized to amend a contract with Community Action
Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 5-17-06, item #14), for additional weatherization of low-income
homes, by increasing the amount by $22,900 from $254,392 to $277,292. Effective upon G&C
approval through
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#5 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to enter into a sole source contract
with Software House International, Paxton, MA, for Numara’s
Track-it software and peripheral services, including support services and
maintenance, to sustain day-to-day operational needs of agencies within the
State in the amount of $21,750..
Effective
ADJUTANT GENERAL
#6 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request of Jonathan R. Eckerman,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#7 Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $440,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of November 2006. (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $343,784,743.66 for the Month of September and recommends the balance of $136,215,256.34 be lapsed.
#8 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers Authorized for Fiscal Year 2007 during the month of September.
#9 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Control Technologies Inc., Manchester, NH, for
retrofit HVAC Control System at the Supreme Court Building, Concord, NH, for a
total price not to exceed $141,700. Effective upon G&C approval through
#10 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with KPMB Enterprises, LLC – d/b/a Central Aire, Bow, NH, to Upgrade Boiler Room EPA Control and
replace three smoke stacks at Department of Correction – Concord State Prison,
Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $130,800. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#11 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Virgin Construction Corporation, Franklin, NH,
for low bid repair and replacement of Catch Basins, Hazen Drive Complex, State
Office Park East, Concord, for a total not to exceed $84,100. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#12 Authorized to enter into an agreement with JGI Eastern
Inc.,
#13 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Foley, Buhl,
Roberts & Associates Inc.,
#14 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Oak Point
Associates,
#15 Authorized to enter into an agreement with E.J.C.
Engineers,
#16 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Yeaton Associates Inc.,
#17 Authorized to enter into an agreement with John S. Jordan
Design PLLC,
#18 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Oak Point
Associates,
#19 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to amend a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 5-3-06, item #7), for repairs of the Hampton
Beach Seawall and Rail Repair by increasing the amount by $300,000 from
$1,594,200 to $1,894,200. Effective upon G&C approval through
#19A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into a contract with J. Parker & Daughters Inc., Pittsfield, NH, for
Gilson Pond Campground, Monadnock, State Park,
Jaffrey, NH in an amount not to exceed $1,160,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#19B FAILED – Councilor
Burton, Councilor Spaulding and Councilor Wieczorek
voted no. The request to enter into an agreement
with Anthem Life Insurance Company for the provision of group life insurance
for active state employees in the amount of $234,000 per year failed.
Effective
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#20 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $35,609.97 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% General Funds.
#21 Authorized to accept and place on file the Annual Report
for fiscal year ending
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#22 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request for a salary increment of $3,339 to Collection Division Director Pierre
“Pete” Boisvert.
Effective retroactive
from
JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#23 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the
request to enter into a sole source
contract with the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards,
Vienna, VA, for the preparation and scoring of national Landscape Architect
examinations in the amount of $25,000.
Effective
NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#24 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the
request Division of Plant Industry, to accept and expend additional grant funds
from the US Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Service, Cooperative
Agriculture Pest Survey to be utilized for pest detection survey in the amount
of $18,820. Effective
upon G&C approval through
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#25 NOT USED
#26 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, voted to deny the petition of Monica Holt requesting a pardon hearing for the offenses of Arson and Theft. The petitioner is not eligible for annulment.
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#26A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request
to enter into a contractual agreement with the Wayfarer Inn, Bedford, NH, to
serve as the host site for the 2006 Annual Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness
Month Breakfast in the amount of $3,580.13.
Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
#27 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the
request of a salary increment of $4,729 to the Commissioner of Labor, George N.
Copadis, effective
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#28 Authorized to enter into a contract with The Melanson
#29 NOT USED
#30 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Pitney Bowes Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#31 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to pay miscellaneous invoices from past state fiscal years with state fiscal year 2007 funds in the total amount of $7,003.25. 100% General Funds.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#32 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to increase the Cash-Change Revolving Fund for Store Operations by $10,000 from $120,000 to $130,000.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#33 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Parks and Recreation to make a retroactive payment for materials supplied by Hanover Hill Siding and Windows, Manchester, NH, for windows at the Magalloway Fire Tower, Pittsburg, NH, in the amount of $3,230. 100% Federal Funds.
#34 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Parks and Recreation to make a retroactive sole source payment to Verizon,
#35 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Parks and
Recreation to make a retroactive sole
source payment to Simplex Grinnell LP,
#36 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with AAA Septic d/b/a Mikem Inc.,
Berlin, NH, for septic pumping and disposal at Mount Washington State Park in
the amount of $9,500. Effective
#37 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Parks and Recreation,
Cannon Mountain Ski Area to enter into a sole
source lease agreement with Turbocristal Inc.,
#38 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Parks and
Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to enter into a sole source contract with Dale R. Walters d/b/a Mountain Wire Rope
Service, Sunbury, PA for the repair of the haul rope on the Peabody Express
chairlift in the amount of $1,550. Effective upon G&C approval through
#39 Authorized Division of Parks and
Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to retroactively
pay for the invoices, as detailed in letter dated
#40 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive contract with Alan Emerson
Aviation Inc., Gilford, NH, for flying the southern forest fire detection
patrol route in the amount of $6,000.
Effective
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#41 Authorized to accept and expend $47,977 in federal funds
from the USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services to pay for chronic wasting disease
monitoring and surveillance efforts in NH’s wild white-tailed deer. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#42 Authorized to pay annual dues in the amount of $300 to the Wildlife Management Institute for membership in the Atlantic Flyway Council. 100% Other Funds. (2)Further Authorized to pay the Wildlife Management Institute $4,626 for the 2006 NH assessment of project costs for Atlantic Population Canada Goose banding. 65% Other, 35% Fish and Game Funds. (3)Further Authorized to pay the Wildlife Management Institute $7,000 for the 2006 NH assessment of project costs for Eastern Canada Cooperative Waterfowl Banding. 100% Other Funds.
#43 Authorized to accept a donation with an estimated value of $9,200 from John Ferreira of Rehoboth, MA, for a 2006 Yamaha Apex four-stroke snowmobile. Effective upon G&C approval.
DEPARTMENT OF ENIVRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#44 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with
the Ozone Transport Commission,
#45 Authorized to retroactively
pay membership dues for
#46 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with GeoSyntec Consultants Inc.,
#47 Authorized to budget and expend
prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $49,800 from the Dam
Registration Fund. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#48 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Advanced Pipe
Inspection Inc.,
#49 Authorized to enter into an agreement with SimplexGrinnell LP,
#50 Authorized to amend a contract with ENSR Corporation,
#51 Authorized to amend a contract with Sanborn, Head and
Associates Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, item
#82, amended on 8-18-04, item #71, amended on 5-18-05, item #47, amended on
6-21-06, item #99, amended on 8-9-06, item #52), to conduct site
investigations, remediation design and remedial action implementation by
increasing the contract value by $50,000 from $1,951,400 to $2,001,400. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#52 Authorized to amend a contract with Nobis
Engineering Inc.,
#53 Authorized to approve an Original Loan Agreement with the Ossipee Water & Sewer Commission in the amount of $225,000 to finance a water main replacement project. Effective upon G&C approval.
#54 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Chester, NH, to complete the Wason Pond Remediation
Project in the amount of $4,355. Effective upon G&C approval through
#55 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Gundalow Company,
#56 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the Winnipesaukee River Basin Project in the principal amount of $486,982, to finance a regional septage dewatering system with separate solids treatment. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
#57 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the Town of
#58 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the City of
#59 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
NH Department of Transportation to perform drilling, core sampling and
monitoring well installation at ten flood control dams in the amount of
$14,932.58. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#60 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the
#61 Authorized Donald & Sharon Brown’s name change request and to amend permit to fill to construct breakwater in a dog-leg configuration with a gap at the shoreline and a cantilevered pier, a piling pier, and a finger pier connected by a cantilevered walkway and a walkway in a “W” configuration, install a piling supported boatlift and seasonal canopy over the lakeward slip, install two seasonal PWC lifts in the landward slip and repair retaining wall and construct a perched beach with access steps on frontage on property located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
#62 Authorized University of NH’s request to permanently remove
an existing boat storage facility with an existing ramp, install a seasonal
dock attached to a seasonal dock, in a “T” shape, and retain wetlands fill for
parking access on frontage on property located on Mendums
Pond in
#62A Authorized to enter into a loan agreement with Troy
Redevelopment Group Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office
of Business Operations
#63 Authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the City of
Dover, NH in the amount of $114,571.32. Effective upon G&C approval through
Division of Public Health Services
#64 Authorized Bureau of
Prevention Services, Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Section,
Comprehensive Cancer Control Program to enter into an agreement with Foundation
for Healthy Communities, Concord, NH, to provide management services for the NH
Comprehensive Cancer Collaboration in an amount not to exceed $204,450. Effective
#65 Authorized to reclassify position #11704 Social Worker III, salary grade 19 to the level of Program Planner III, salary grade 25. 100% Federal Funds.
#66 Authorized to reclassify position #42846 Secretary II, salary grade 9 to the level of Statistical Assistant, salary grade 14. 100% Federal Funds.
#67 Authorized Public Health Laboratories to enter into an
agreement with Dynamics Research Corporation, Andover, MA, to develop a Food
Outbreak Management Module in the existing Laboratory Information Tracking
System in an amount not to exceed $149,997.
Effective upon G&C approval through
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#68 Authorized to amend a contract with The Family Resource Center at Gorham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, Late Item #L), for the provision of Comprehensive Family Support Services in the Berlin district office catchment area, by increasing the amount by $2,000 from $200,000 to $202,000. 100% Federal Funds.
#69 Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care
awards in the amount of $5,325.79 to a total of three Licensed Plus child care
programs throughout the State of
#70 Authorized to reimburse Kathleen Smith the amount of $391.24 from current year funds for in-state travel expenses incurred while in performance of official state business during the last state fiscal year.
Division of Child Support Services
#71 Authorized to enter into an agreement with SymbioSys Soluctions Inc.,
Glencliff Home for the Elderly
#72 Authorized to reclassify position #30562 Executive Secretary, salary grade 11 to the level of Teacher Assistant, salary grade 11; position #14620 Data Entry Operator III, Salary grade 8 to the level of Teacher Aide, salary grade 8. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Medical Services
#72A Authorized Disability Determination Section to amend an
agreement with Arthur J. Walsh, MD, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons,
Pembroke, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #330), to
function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer for the Disability
Determination Section, by increasing the amount by $10,507.68 from $43,782 to
$54,289.68. Effective
upon G&C approval through
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#73 Authorized to retroactively pay Pro Technologies of Manchester, NH for the test and inspection of the fire alarm system that was not working and caused life safety issues to the staff and residents at the Home in August of 2006, in the amount of $2,462.50. Effective upon G&C approval.
#74 Authorized to accept and place on file the Annual Report for the Fiscal Year 2006.
NH BOARD OF NURSING
#74A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the
request to enter into a contract with Richard Nusbaum,
Esq.,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#75 Authorized a salary increment for Deputy Commissioner Mary Heath from current unclassified salary grade of II, step 4 ($89,855) to grade II step 5 ($94,854) effective November 1, 2006. 100% General Funds.
#76 Authorized to enter into a contract with Dr. Carol Tolman, Spofford, NH, to present
at a one day workshop on November 6, 2006 for Reading First Site Coordinators
and Coaches in using the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and
Spelling and follow up sessions on January 11-12, 2007 in order to provide
deeper insight and knowledge of reading instruction to teachers in their
schools in an amount not to exceed $6,222.90.
(2)Further Authorized to exercise the right to
reschedule this meeting from the original dates of
#77 Authorized to hold a workshop for Reading First Site
Coordinators and Coaches in using the Language Essentials for Teachers of
Reading and Spelling for professional development of teachers in their schools
on
NH
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#78 Authorized to lease office space
at the
#79 Authorized to pay membership dues to New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.,
#80 Authorized to process payment to YBP Library Services for FY2006 invoices totaling $5,140.90 from FY2007 funds. 42% General, 58% Other Funds.
#81 Authorized to amend a contract with Richard Gustafson,
(previously approved by G&C on
#82 Authorized NHCTC –
NH LOTTERY COMMISSION
#83 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept and place on file
the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#84 Authorized Division of State Police to retroactively amend a grant received from the NH Department of Justice entitled “SPOTS Training”, (previously approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #74, amended on 10-21-05, item #84), to purchase and install an on-line testing module that will meet the Federal government’s retesting requirements for those law enforcement officials in NH accessing the SPOTS system, by extending the date from September 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.
#85 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a lease with One Dow Court Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-4-95, item #78, amended on 12-3-03, item #56, amended on 11-10-04, item #138, amended on 5-18-05, item #79, amended on 8-31-05, item #175, amended on 3-22-06, item #132), for the Manchester DMB substation, by extending the expiration date from November 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval.
#86 Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend a
$29,385.41 grant from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled “NH State Police
DWI Patrols” for the purpose of funding overtime for DWI enforcement patrols
during the times when the impaired driver is felt to be most prevalent. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#87 Authorized Division of State Police to retroactively amend a grant received from the US Department of
Justice called “Operation Street Sweeper”, for covering the costs of team
efforts to address drug related problems in the State, by extending the end
date from
#88 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a contract
with Grounds Care Unlimited, Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
12-15-04, item #114), for snow plowing and snow removal at the Dover Point
office for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 season.
Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#89 Authorized to accept and place on file the Monthly
Equipment Acquisition Plan status report for the period ending
#90 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to grant access point
through the Controlled Access Right of Way of NH Route 10A located in the City
of
#91 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to
pay various owners $347,181.49 as in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts
greater than $5,000 for the period extending from
#92 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Winterset Inc., Lyndonville, VT, on the basis of a low bid of
$8,199,225.05 for the overlay, widening and reconstruction of portions of NH
Route 26 beginning west of Diamond Pond Road and continuing east to just west
of the Dixville Town Line. The project also consists of the replacement
of three existing bridges (two over the
#93 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $10,583,772.65
for the replacement of the bridge over the State of NH Railroad, and the bridge
over the Saco River, reconstructing Route 302 with improved alignment,
rehabilitating a portion of the existing road and reconstructing West Side
Road. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#94 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to
enter into a contract with Contoocook Artesian Well Co., Henniker, NH, for the
construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of Josh DiJoseph, Barrington, NH in the amount of $21,350. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#95 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend an agreement with The Louis Berger Group Incorporated, Manchester, NH and East Orange, NJ, (previously approved by G&C on 2-17-99, item #98), by reapportioning the distribution of specific contract funds in order to add the services of an additional subconsultant to contract for the final design for the Keene Bypass project in the City of Keene and Town of Swanzey, and extending the completion date from September 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007.
#95A Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to amend a contract with Ossipee Valley Aviation, LLC, Center Ossipee,
NH, to provide unanticipated emergency maintenance, repair services, and other
emergency operations at the Skyhaven Airport, by
increasing the amount by $10,000 from $153,250 to $163,250. Effective upon G&C
approval through
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Burton, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total: $10,073.50
LATE ITEMS
DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
A. Authorized to accept and expend
additional federal grant funds to support the electronic exchange of data with
the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $322,937.00. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
B. Authorized to budget and expend
prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $1,262,875.94 for the State
Assessment under the “No Child Left Behind” legislation. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
C. Authorized to enter into a contract
with Cynthia Currier, Georges Mills, NH, in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00
for the purpose of providing field support for the Initiative for School
Empowerment and Excellence. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
D. Authorized to enter into a contract
with Christine Hayes,
DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
E. Authorized to budget
and expend the amount of $1,342,983.09 from the US Department of Education for
professional development purposes as outlined in the item; further
authorization to establish (Temporary personnel) one Education Consultant
position through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
F. Authorized to enter
into a contract with Sentinel Monitoring Corporation,
DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE
G. Authorized to expend a sum not to
exceed $420,000.00 from funds not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of
employing 2 full-time Assistant Attorney Generals, a full-time paralegal, a
part-time secretary and other litigation costs in the case of State v
ITEMS
REMOVED FROM TABLE
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton voted to remove item #44 - which was tabled at the
September 13, 2006 Meeting
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#44 DENIED - The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton
voted to deny the request to enter
into a retroactive sole source contract
with Thomson-West,
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to remove
item #46 - which was tabled at the September 27, 2006 Meeting
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#46 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to approve, as amended, the request to enter into
an agreement with Deloitte Consulting LLP, Boston, MA, for consulting and
software implementation services in an amount not to exceed $11,400,000. Effective
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board then Adjourned