GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor 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
Community
Development Finance Authority
Katharine
Bogle Shields, Canterbury Effective: Upon
acceptance
(Banking)
State
Board of Education
Mary
Elizabeth McNeil, Bedford Effective: Upon acceptance
(District 4)
NH
Municipal Bond Bank
Kevin
Clougherty, Manchester Effective: Upon
acceptance
(Municipal
Government)
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Agricultural
Lands Preservation Committee
Ruth
I. Clough, Elkins Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Department
of Employment Security Appellate Board
(Attorney
- Vice Chair)
Heather
E. Krans,
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:
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Jacqueline
R. Kahle,
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Peter
J. McLaughlin, Hanover Effective:
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Edra
Toth,
Vacancy Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Attorney)
Thomas
G. Cooper,
Vacancy Term:
Electricians’
Board –
Councilor Wieczorek voted no.
Dennis
S. Hager,
Succeeding: Joan M. Delorie, Pembroke (reached term
limit) Term:
Electricians’
Board–
Councilor Wieczorek voted no.
Deborah
A. Pendergast, Gilford Effective:
Succeeding:
R. Peter Chierechetti, Wentworth (reached term limit) Term:
Emergency
Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission
(Business
and Industry)
Ruth
E. Franks, Grantham Effective:
Succeeding: Harold Acres,
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
Nominated
by the Associated Firefighters of NH-International Association
David
R. Duquette, Somersworth Effective:
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:
Succeeding:
Joan E. Case, Weare Term:
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority
(Cultural
and Historic Resources)
Edward
J. McLear, Meredith Effective:
Succeeding: Thomas S. Burack, Hopkinton (resigned) Term:
Board
of Mental Health Practice
(Psychologist)
Karen
Jennings, Hudson Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Nursing
(LPN)
Sharon
Dyer,
Reappointment Term:
Passenger
Tramway Safety Board
(Cable
Lift)
Robert
Hoyt,
Reappointment Term:
Pre-Engineering
Technology Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
Brenda
K. Quinn,
Reappointment Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Rep.
Fish & Game Commission)
Walter
A. Morse, Hillsborough Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Community-based
Organization)
Donald
E. Chesnel,
Reappointment Term:
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Postsecondary
Education)
Paula
J. Gregory,
Succeeding: Kathleen Moulis,
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
Kyle
MacDonald,
Vacancy Term:
Water
Resources Council
A.
Bradford Wyman, Dummer Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Wetlands
Council
Nominated
by the NH Association of Natural Resource Scientists
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Marilyn
T. Mahoney, Goffstown Effective:
Succeeding: Ronna F. Wise, Contoocook Term:
Advisory
Council on Workers Compensation
(Labor)
Denis
R. Beaudoin, Sr.,
Succeeding:
Richard N. Joy,
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
Air
Resources Council
(Municipal
Government)
Raymond
R. Donald, Kingston Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Air
Resources Council
(General
Public)
Robert
E. Duval, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Air
Resources Council
(Manufacturing)
Steven
J. Walker, Peterborough Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Grace
L. Sullivan, Deerfield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Robert
T. Grimley, Grantham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Gregory Cloutier,
Director:
Division of Economic Development – Department of Resources and Economic
Development
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Michael
A. Vlacich, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Stuart T. Arnett,
Salary: Group GG – Step 4: $77, 885.00
Employment
Security Appellate Board
(Labor)
David
A Pelletier, Dunbarton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Thomas D. Noonan,
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(Volunteer
Fire Chief)
Carl
F. Roediger, New Castle Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(Full-time
Career Fire Chief)
Michael
O. Williams, Hooksett Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
NH
Commission for Human Rights
Marta
E. Rodriguez, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Nominated
by the NH Association for the Deaf
Cindy
Wallace, Londonderry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Eric W. Eliason, Barnstead Term:
Lakes
Management Advisory Committee
Nominated
by the NH Lakes Association
Philip
J. O’Brien, New London Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Joseph Farrelly,
Midwifery
Council
Judith
Gillen, Keene Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Linda
S. Johnson, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
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 an industrial facility by the
Business Finance Authority for Anheuser-Busch located in Merrimack, New
Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-I:9 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
in the State House,
At
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A RESOLUTION UNDER
RSA 162‑I:9 WITH RESPECT TO
THE FINANCING OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES BY THE BUSINESS
FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR ANHEUSER‑BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
in THE TOWN OF MERRIMACK
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 of industrial facilities comprising a project consisting of sewage
and solid waste disposal facilities for Anheuser‑Busch Companies, Inc.
(the “Borrower”) at the Anheuser‑Busch Brewery, 221 Daniel Webster
Highway, in the Town of Merrimack, New Hampshire by the Authority’s issue
of up to $12,000,000 of Sewage and Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Revenue
Bonds under RSA 162‑I (the “Act”); and
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:
(i) The Project (which when completed
will constitute the “Facilities”) consists of sewage and solid waste disposal
facilities, primarily including a “Bio‑Energy Recovery System (BERS)” and
related necessary and appropriate facilities.
The Project is within the definition of “Industrial Facility” in the Act
and may be financed under the Act.
(ii) The establishment and operation of the Facilities will
help to protect and enhance the state’s physical environment in the State of
(b) General Findings:
(i) The Project and the proposed
financing of the Project are feasible;
(ii) The Borrower has the skills and financial resources
necessary to operate the Facilities successfully;
(iii) The Indenture of Trust and the Loan Agreement
(collectively, the “Agreements”) contain 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 Facilities except from Bond proceeds or from funds received under the
Agreements, exclusive of funds received thereunder by
the Authority for its own use;
(iv) The Agreements do not purport to create any debt of the
State of New Hampshire with respect to the Facilities other than a special
obligation of the Authority acting on behalf of the State under the Act; and
(v) The proposed financing of the Project by the Authority and
the proposed operation and use of the Facilities 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
Industrial Facilities 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 Burton, 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 Claremont Development
Authority for the development of the Brown Block located in Claremont, 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
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
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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 Claremont Development Authority (the
"Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $450,000 to
provide financing to assist the Borrower in the redevelopment of the Brown
Block located in Claremont, New Hampshire.(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
#3 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, 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 with respect to the financing of a loan to Monadnock
Economic Development Corporation for renovations to the former Dunning building
located in North Walpole, 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
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
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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 $120,000 to provide financing for renovations to the former
Dunning building at 171 Main Street, North Walpole, New Hampshire (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
#4 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, 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 with
respect to a loan from GE Capital Small Business Finance Corporation to Hobo
Corporation d/b/a Hobo Line, Inc. in Lincoln, 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 Guaranteed Asset Program of the Business Finance Authority in connection with a loan to be made by The GE Capital Small Business Finance Corporation to Hobo Corporation d/b/a Hobo Line, 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