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 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
Burton 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 GE CAPITAL SMALL
BUSINESS FINANCE CORPORATION TO HOBO CORPORATION D/B/A HOBO LINE, INC."
and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Wieczorek. After discussion of the resolution, 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 GE
CAPITAL SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE CORP.
TO HOBO
CORPORATION D/B/A HOBO LINE, 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 ninety percent (75%) of the principal amount of a loan up to
$315,267 from of GE Capital Small Business Finance Corporation to Hobo Corporation
d/b/a Hobo Line, Inc. pursuant to RSA 162-A:13 (the Guaranteed Asset Program or
the "GAP Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee would
require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an amount
not to exceed ninety 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 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
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#5 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Exeter, NH, for the purpose of assisting New England Workforce Housing LLC in
the development of 16 units of affordable housing in the amount of
$500,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#6 Authorized to amend an agreement with the Towns of
Conway,
#7 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the
#8 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of
Claremont, NH, and the
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#9 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the
#10 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
Department of Resources and Economic Development,
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#10A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the
request to enter into a contract with Kalos Inc.,
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
#11 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to amend an agreement with the NH Public Defender for the purposes resulting from the enactment of RSA 135-E, the law establishing procedures for the involuntary civil commitment of persons deemed to be sexually violent predators, by increasing the amount by $193,077 from $13,380,147 to $13,573,224. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#12 Authorized Jonathan R. Eckerman,
#13 Authorized Matthew P. Boucher,
#14 Authorized to reclassify position #10059, Plant Maintenance Engineer I, Labor Grade 17, to a Maintenance Technician, Labor Grade 21. 100% General Funds.
#15 Authorized to exercise a renewal option with Waste Management Systems Inc., Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-6-04, item #6), for rubbish removal and disposal at various statewide locations, by extending the date of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. 73% Federal 27% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#16 Authorized to amend a component of the Department of
Administrative Services Procedures Manual “Reimbursement of Travel, Meals, and
Lodging Expenses” (previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item #23), for
additional language in Section 1105-K which clarifies travel mileage
reimbursement for employees on State business as it relates to commuter miles
#17 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, the Unit of Risk
Management to enter into a retroactive agreement
with Lakeside Insurance Agency, Inc., for purchase of Fleet physical damage
insurance (for collision and comprehensive insurance coverage) on specific
state owned and leased vehicles for an initial coverage of $7,433. Effective
#18 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to contract with RPF
Associates,
#19 Authorized to contract with Hay Group Inc.,
#20 Authorized Bureau of General Services to contract with
Tasker Landscaping,
#21 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive inter-agency renewal rental
agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services,
#22 Authorized Bureau of Graphic Services to transfer $11,000
in FY 2007 appropriations as detailed in letter dated
#23 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Raymond J. Wieczorek for
financing the refinancing of existing indebtedness in connection with Southern
New Hampshire University,
#24 Authorized to reclassify position #30948, currently and Automotive Mechanic, labor grade 15, to a Pipefitter, labor grade 14. Effective upon G&C approval.
#25 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into an agreement with Ackroyd Engineering
LLC, Manchester, NH, for professional Electrical services required for
planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as
necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#26 Authorized Bureau of Public Works’ Design and Construction
to enter into a sole source contract
amendment with A. W. Therrien, Manchester, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 5-17-06, item #35), for additional repairs to
the NH State Prison, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $335,934 from
$1,716,624 to $2,052,558. Effective upon G&C approval through
#27 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract for snow and ice removal services with T.J.B Inc.,
#28 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract for snow and ice removal services with Groundhog Landscaping and
Property Maintenance Inc.,
#29 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract for snow and ice removal services with T.J.B Inc.,
#30 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract for snow and ice removal services with R.M. Piper Inc.,
#31 Authorized Bureau of General Services to contract with
Maurice’s Enterprises LLC,
#32 Authorized to accept and place on file a report containing
a list of vendors that agencies have contracted with the period of
#32A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into a contract with Associated Concrete Coatings, Manchester, NH, for Repointing & Joint Sealants at the State House, and
State Library, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $102,325. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#32B Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a contract
for snow and ice removal services with D.F. White Excavating Inc.,
#32C Authorized to enter Valerie Hamilton into a retroactive educational tuition
agreement with
#32D Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a contract
with Capital City Paving, Inc.,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#33 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 $10,109.90 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#34 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to place Kathleen Sher in an Unclassified position #9U431, Audit Team Leader, Group II, maximum step ($70,867) from Unclassified position # 9U154, Field Audit Leader, Group DD, maximum step ($66,830). Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#35 Authorized Division of the Arts to award a Cultural
Facility Grant in the amount of $8,000 to Red River Theatres, Concord, NH. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#36 Authorized Division of the Arts to award an Organizational
Support Project Planning Grant in the amount of $4,000 to Advice to the
Players, North Sandwich. Effective upon G&C approval through
#37 Authorized Division of the Arts to award a Traditional Arts
Project Grant in the amount of $4,000 to Arts Alliance of Northern NH,
Littleton. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#38 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $10,000 to UNH Manchester, to repair and restore the chimney of
the former Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Machine
Shop. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#39 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $7,815 to the Franklin Opera House Inc.,
#40 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $10,000 to the Town of
#41 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $10,000 to the Friends of Temple Town Hall, for window
restoration. Effective
upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#42 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to retroactively accept and
expend grant funds in the amount of $18,500 from the US Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service to implement the Organic
Certification Cost-Share Program.
Effective upon
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#43 Authorized to reclassify position #10331
Administrative Assistant II, labor grade 19 to Investigative Paralegal, labor
grade 22, within the Charitable Trusts Unit. Effective retroactive to
#44 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Griffing voted to deny the petition of Rafael Skinner Matiz requesting a pardon hearing for the offenses of Domestic Violence Simple Assault and Unregistered Motor Vehicle. The petitioner has received an annulment.
#45 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$63,389 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, federal fiscal year 2006 Project
Safe Neighborhoods program, to be utilized to support gun violence reduction
efforts in NH. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#46 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$91,015 from the National Institute of Justice to be utilized in support of
forensic services in NH. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the NH Department
of Safety, Division of State Police in the amount of $40,957 to be used to
assist the State Police Crime Laboratory with forensic services. (3)Further Authorized to
enter into a sub-grant with the NH Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in the
amount of $40,957 to be used to assist the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
in contract staffing and equipment purchase. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#47 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$1,192,435 from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, federal fiscal year
2006, Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, to be utilized to improve
the functioning of the criminal justice system.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#48 Authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $114,135 from
the Administration for Children and Families, US Department of Health and Human
Services, entitled Children’s Justice Act Grant to be utilized to improve the
criminal justice’s response in the handling of actual or suspected cases of
child abuse or neglect in the State. Effective upon G&C approval through
#49 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$996,233 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women to be utilized to improve the state’s response
to women in NH who are victims of violent crime. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#50 Authorized to accept and expend a supplemental award in the
amount of $376,391 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women to the Rural Domestic Violence and Child
Victimization Enhancement Grant which will improve the response to women in NH
who are victims of violent crime. Effective upon G&C approval through
#51 Authorized to designate Jill A. Desrochers as an attorney at a salary of $54,000. Effective upon G&C approval.
#52 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$49,999 from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, federal fiscal year 2006
Statistical Analysis Center grant, utilized to collect, analyze and report
statistics on crime and justice.
(2)Further Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with
the
#53 Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as
detailed in letter dated
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#54 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to process payment to
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#55 Authorized to enter into a contract with ARC Electrostatic
Painting Co.,
#56 Authorized to enter into a contract with Professional
Physical Therapy Services,
#57 Authorized to enter into a contract with PMB Cleaning &
Extra,
#58 Authorized to enter into a contract with PMB Cleaning &
Extra,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#59 Authorized to retroactively
amend a lease with the Grafton County Commissioners,
#60 Authorized to accept donations for the period of April – September 2006 with a total value of $28,764.85.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#61 Authorized to enter into a contract with Coastal
Landscaping LLC,
#62 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Hyster New England, North Billerica, MA, (previously approved by G&C on 2-11-04, item #20), for forklift maintenance and services, by increasing the amount by $57,238 from $55,083.50 to $112,321.50, and by extending the termination date through December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#63 Authorized to release renovation and relocation funds from the Program Appropriation Unit “Store Operations” in the amount of $97,241 to be used specifically for the relocation of NH State Liquor Stores throughout the State during State Fiscal Year 2007 100% General Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#64 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the
request to continue the membership and participation in the New England
Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners for an amount of $24,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#65 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Stephen G. Hill, Hurricane, West
Virginia, to provide expert testimony related to the cost of capital to be used
in setting Delivery Service rates for Public Services Company of NH, in an
amount not to exceed $16,175. Effective upon G&C approval through
#66 Authorized to amend an existing contract for professional
services with Michael W. Homes, Esq., by extending the end date from
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#67 Authorized to accept and place on file the report of season
passes issued for
#68 Authorized to accept and place on file the report of
transfer of funds for Cannon Mountain Ski area for the quarter ending
#69 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
memorandum of agreement with the Office of Energy and Planning, Concord, NH,
for the purpose of completing the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation
Plan in the amount of $35,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#70 Authorized to accept a donation from the Directors of the
Weeks State Park Association,
#71 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into
a sole source lease agreement with
Concord Commercial, division of Alter Moneta Corporation, Duluth, GA in an amount up to
$157,927.16 for Cannon’s snow groomers at Cannon
Mountain. Effective
#72 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to reclassify positions #11550 and #11540 from Journeyman Electrician, salary grade 14 to Electronic Technician I, salary grade 17. 100% Other Funds.
#73 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon
Mountain Ski Area to enter into a sole
source contract with Sno.matic Controls and
Engineering Inc., Lyme, NH, for the repair and
consolidation of the control system for the snowmaking operation in the amount
of $9,500. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#74 Authorized pursuant to RSA
#75 Authorized Division of Forests and lands to grant an easement situated within the limits of Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH, in perpetuity to allow the Franconia/Mittersill Water Department to maintain a community well having a 150’ protective radius, access road to the site, a pump house and water electric lines. Effective upon G&C approval.
#76 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, Division of Forests and Lands to transfer control of 26.25 acres of state owned land known as Reed’s Ferry State Forest in Bedford to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of highway improvements to the Everett Turnpike. Effective upon G&C approval.
#77 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a
25-year lease agreement with the Baker River Valley Snowmobile Club for
snowmobile trail and clubhouse facility rights at Foster and
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#78 Authorized to pay the Association of Fish and
#79 Authorized to enter into a contract with the
#80 Authorized to exercise a contract renewal option with Zero
Waste and Recycling Services Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
12-1-04, item #52), for weekly waste removal services at NHFG headquarters,
Concord, NH, in the amount of $6,000.
Effective
#81 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a contract with Edward L.
Haskell Jr. d/b/a Super Ed of Rumney, NH, for the
purpose of roofing the white house at Barry Conservation Camp on the grounds of
the Berlin Fish Hatchery in the amount of $11,000. (2)Further Authorized to
include a contingency totaling $2,500 if necessary due to the unknown
conditions under the shingles.
(3)Further Authorized advanced payment in the amount of $6,820 to Edward
L. Haskell Jr. d/b/a Super Ed. Effective upon G&C approval through
#82 Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Service agreement
with the US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service, Wildlife Services, to support and supplement respective wildlife
damage control efforts. Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#83 Authorized to award grants to the entities as detailed in
letter dated
#84 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Hampton Falls, NH, to purchase approximately fourteen acres of conservation
land adjacent to the
#85 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of
#86 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the
#87 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the entities as
detailed in letter dated
#88 Authorized to pay membership dues to the Ground Water
Protection Council,
#89 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
Sunrise Lake Village District for the repair of the spillway section of
#90 Authorized to retroactively
amend a sole source contract
with the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association,
#91 Authorized to amend an original loan agreement with Pennichuck East Utility Inc., a for-profit corporation,
(previously approved by G&C on
#92 Authorized to amend an original loan agreement with the
City of
#93 Authorized to accept and place on file the annual report of the Oil Fund Disbursement Board.
#94 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Hilltop Partnership’s
request to construct a piling pier accessed by a walkway adjacent to a
boathouse and associated permanent docks providing slips on frontage on
property located at
#95 Authorized Glenn & Margaret Newell’s request to amend a
permit to add a dock/walkway with a connecting walkway on frontage on property
located at
#96 Authorized Russell Scott’s request to fill to construct a long breakwater with a gap from the shoreline and construct a cantilevered dock at the shoreline accessed by wide wooden steps constructed over the bank on frontage on property located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.
#97 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, J.W. Marriott Jr.’s request to dredge from lakebed, excavate bank and
protected shorelands and construct retaining wall to
construct a two slip, dug-in boathouse and construct stone retaining wall to
perch an existing sloped beach on frontage on property located along
#98 Authorized with Councilor Spauding and Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Scott Desantis’ request to drive five temporary pilings to support a turbidity curtain, fill lakebed to construct a temporary cofferdam, excavate bank to construct a dug-in boathouse, dredge material from lakebed for access, install a seasonal dock, excavate bank to construct a perched beach, utilizing sand, surrounded by stone wall, with steps accessing the beach and the water, and install steps over the bank to access the water on frontage on property located at Cavaliers Cove on Lake Winnipesaukee in Center Harbor.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office
of the Commissioner
#99 Authorized to grant an annual salary increment to Nicholas Toumpas, Deputy Commissioner, from salary group KK, step 4
($97,249) to salary group KK, step 5 ($102,365). Effective
#100 Authorized to pay Ms. Mary Calise, currently a Business Administrator III, in the DHHS Office of Finance the amount of $5,595.46 for services performed as an Administrator III, labor grade 31, while she was in her previous position of DHHS, Division for Juvenile Justice Services, Grants Program Coordinator, labor grade 23 for the period July 1, 2005 to March 24, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval. 59% General, 41% Federal Funds.
Division of Child Support Services
#101 Authorized to enter Denise Sherburne into a retroactive Educational Tuition
agreement with
Office of Business Operations
#102 Authorized to enter Shanthi Venkatesan into a retroactive
Educational Tuition agreement with
#103 Authorized to amend a lease with Lloyd A. Drew, Intervale, NH, by increasing the amount of $1,787.22 to
$5,891.22 from $4,104, and by extending the end date to
Bureau of Medical Services
#104 Authorized Disability Determination Section,
to enter into an agreement with Meghan Casey, Registered Nurse,
#105 Authorized Special Medical Services Section to amend an agreement with Camilla D. Jones, M.D., Holderness, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #341), to provide developmental pediatric services to Special Medical Services’ specialty clinics for children with neuromotor disabilities, by increasing the amount by $2,280 from $70,120 to $72,400. Effective upon G&C approval. 32.18% Federal, 62.82% General Funds.
#106 Authorized Disability Determination Section, to amend an
agreement with Mary D. McGilvray, Registered Nurse,
Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #329), to
function as a Disability Determination Intake Reviewer, by increasing the price
by $4,974.48 from $27,636 to $32,610.48.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#107 Authorized to enter into a contract with Mark Ragonese,
Division of Family Assistance
#108 Authorized General Fund transfers in the amount of
$16,050. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#109 Authorized to enter into a contract with Child and Family
Services, to provide family intervention and assessment services for
participants in the NH Employment Program, in the amount of $1,230,882. Effective upon G&C
approval through
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#110 Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Community Services Council of NH, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #181, amended on 9-21-05, item #124A, amended on 6-21-06, item #163), that provides Health Insurance Counseling, Education and Assistance Services, by continuing the Senior Medicare Patrol Project, by increasing the amount by $42,784.33 from $443,626.50 to $486,410.83.
Office of Operations Support
#111 Authorized Bureau of Improvement and Integrity to enter into
an agreement with Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation for Medicaid
In-Patient hospital utilization review services in an amount not to exceed
$196,541. Effective
upon G&C approval through
Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation
Services
#112 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Center for Life
Management,
#113 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Lakes Regional
mental Health Center Inc., d/b/a Genesis Behavioral Health,
#114 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community
Partners,
#115 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Families in
Transition,
#116 Authorized to enter into an agreement with
#117 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc.,
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#118 Authorized to reclassify position #12386 Provider Services Rep I, salary grade 19, to Supervisor IV, salary grade 25 and position #14656 Reproduction Equipment Operator I, salary grade 8 to Child Protective Service Worker I, salary grade 18. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
#119 Authorized to enter into an agreement with NH Community
Action Association,
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#120 Authorized the list of monies,
totaling $13,270.86, received during the period of
#121 Authorized to alter the size of the fleet by increasing the number by two upon G&C approval.
#122 Authorized to enter into a contract with Waste Management of
NH/ME,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#123 Authorized to retroactively process payment to In A Pinch for a FY 2006 invoice totaling $162 from FY 2007 funds. 100% Federal Funds.
#124 Authorized to enter into a contract with Susan Avis, Bow, NH,
School Improvement Coach, to provide technical assistance in English Language
arts and/or reading to selected schools and districts to raise student
achievement to meet state performance targets for an amount not to exceed
$10,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#125 Authorized to enter into a contract with Shirley Smith,
#126 Authorized to retroactively
pay the Schools Interoperability Framework,
#127 Authorized to grant funds in the amount of $5,000 to the NH
Teen Institute,
#128 Authorized to grant funds to St. Anselm College,
#129 Authorized to grant funds to
#130 Authorized to make a grant to University of
Massachusetts-Boston to help fund the Regional Program to Prepare Teachers of
the Visually Impaired in the amount of $30,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#131 Authorized to grant funds to
#132 Authorized to grant funds to
#133 Authorized to grant funds to NH Technical Institute,
#134 Authorized to grant funds to Upper Valley Teacher Institute,
#135 Authorized to enter into a contract with Measured Progress,
Inc.,
#136 Authorized to enter into a contract with Gary Lovgren,
#137 WITHDRAWN – The
agency withdrew the request to enter into a contract with Strafford Learning
Center, Somersworth, NH, to develop a Regional Secondary Transition Center to
provide training and technical assistance to Local Education Agencies and other
key project partners in scientific evidence-based secondary transition planning
strategies and practices to increase the capacity of local communities to
provide appropriate secondary transition services and supports to all students
between the ages of 14-21, with emphasis on students with disabilities in an
amount not to exceed $101,399.40. (2)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this contract
for up to one additional fiscal year, subject to the contractor’s acceptable
performance of the terms therein.
(3)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu
of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#138 Authorized to exercise a renewal option with Measured
Progress Inc.,
#139 WITHDRAWN – The
agency withdrew the request to enter into a contract with Monadnock
Developmental Services, Keene, NH, to develop a Regional Secondary Transition
Center to provide training and technical assistance to Local Education Agencies
and other key project partners in scientific evidence-based secondary
transition planning strategies and practices to increase the capacity of local
communities to provide appropriate secondary transition services and supports
to all students between the ages of 14-21, with emphasis on students with
disabilities in an amount not to exceed $119,081. Effective upon G&C
approval through
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#140 Authorized to process payment to Benjamin Jean, for FY 2006 retroactive wages totaling $424.99 from FY 2007 funds. 100% Other Funds.
#141 Authorized to accept and expend federal grant funds in the
amount of $15,921.59 from the NH Department of Justice to develop an on-line
training course addressing Youth/Street Gangs and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Effective upon G&C approval
through
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#142 Authorized to retroactively
pay a total of $18,996.44 from SFY 2007 funds for SFY 04-06 wages and
benefits for the individuals on the list as detailed in letter dated
#143 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into an agreement with The Inn at Mill Falls, Meredith, NH, to provide meals and facility space for the 5th Annual State of NH Trauma System Conference to be held on November 30, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Fire & EMS Funds.
#144 Authorized Division of Fire Safety to accept and expend a
$50,319 federal grant from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs for the Fire Marshal’s Evidence Storage Project. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#145 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend FIS-279
(previously approved by G&C on 9-19-06), to include the establishment of a
Word Processor I, LG 9 position, to process a wide variety of documents and
data for reports for the implementation and maintenance of the Border
Enforcement Unit. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#146 Authorized to make unencumbered payments to reimburse local public safety and public health organizations, as well as the National Guard, for the actual costs of participating in the statewide Strategic National Stockpile exercises in April 2007, at a cost not to exceed $90,000. 100% Other Funds.
#147 Authorized Division of Safety Services to amend the contract with Wayne Thibodeau, d/b/a Reliable Janitorial Services, Penacook, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-19-06, item #146), for the facility in Belmont, by increasing the amount by $475 from $30,873 to $31,348. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Watercraft Safety Funds.
#148 Authorized Division of State Police to retroactively pay an invoice in the amount of $129.19 date
#149 Authorized to reclassify position #10393, Administrator III, labor grade 31, to an Attorney IV, labor grade 32. Effective upon G&C approval. 45.5% Highway, 50.2% ALS, 4.3% Federal Funds.
#150 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to reclassify a vacant Secretary II, position #18680, LG 9 to a Clerk IV, LG 12. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
#151 Authorized to restore 232 Hours and 12 Minutes sick leave to Trooper First Class Paul A. Massaro.
#152 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to extend a contract
with Digimarc Systems, Bedford, MA (previously
approved by G&C on 7-15-98, item #159, amended on 1-23-02, item #66,
amended on 6-22-05, item #485, amended on 11-16-05, item #89), for the
production of driver licenses, special identification cards and non-driver identification
cards in the amount of $720,000.
Effective
#153 Authorized Bureau of Emergency Communications to enter into a
contract with Verizon New England, Inc.,
#154 Authorized Bureau of Emergency Communications to amend an agreement with Verizon New England Inc., Manchester, to provide E-911 database maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $1,302,363.10. Effective upon G&C approval for a period not to exceed 15 months. 100% Other Funds.
#154A Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to retroactively amend a grant received from the Federal Carrier
Safety Administration entitled “High Priority Boarder Grant 2005” (previously
approved by G&C on
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#155 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Southwest
Regional Planning Commission,
#156 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Lakes Region
Planning Commission,
#157 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Upper
Valley-Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission,
#158 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Strafford
Regional Planning Commission, Dover, NH, to develop Phase II of the NH Route
125 Transportation and Land Use Study for the NH 125 corridor communities of
Lee, Barrington, and Rochester, in the amount $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#159 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Central NH
Regional Planning Commission,
#160 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Southern NH
Planning Commission,
#161 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Southern NH
Planning Commission,
#162 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Rockingham
Planning Commission,
#163 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Rockingham
Planning Commission,
#164 Authorized to amend a contract with
The Initiative for a 20/20 Vision for
#165 Authorized to enter into a rental agreement with the
Department of Employment Security, Concord, NH, providing their Concord based
carpenter staff with building space located in the Stickney Avenue Facility,
Concord, NH,. Effective
#166 Authorized to amend a contract with
CLD Consulting Engineers, Incorporated,
#167 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way petition for a hearing on the replacement of the bridge that carries NH 123 over the Cold River, which was damaged during the floods of October 9, 2005 with a suggested budget of $3,112.50.
#168 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to quitclaim a permanent access easement over a portion of land owned by the State of NH located northerly of NH Route 28 in the Town of Londonderry to Waste Management Holdings Inc. Effective upon G&C approval.
#169 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners
$2,350,167.20, as documented in the Contemplated Awards list for amount greater
than $5,000 for the period extending from
#170 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a
contract with Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT to purchase transit vehicles and
transit-related equipment in an amount not to exceed $1,683,853. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#171 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract
with VNA @ HCS Inc., Keene, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item
#538, amended on 11-2-05 #97), for transportation services for the general
public and elderly and disabled citizens in the Keene area, by increasing the amount
by $62,878 from $294,658 to $357,536. Effective upon G&C approval through
#172 Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to retroactively amend a contract with CLD Consulting Engineers,
Incorporated,
#173 Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to enter into a grant
agreement with the Town of Newport, NH, owner of Parlin
Field,
#174 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to extend an ongoing
service in the form of a retroactive,
sole source reimbursable agreement with the National Ocean Service, Silver
Spring, MD for the services of a Resident Geodetic Advisor for an amount not to
exceed $198,000. Effective
#175 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH on the basis of a low
bid of $6,650,644.60 for the replacement of the Cross Street bridge over I-93,
as well as related improvements to the roadway approaches. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#176 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Park Construction Corp., Fitzwilliam, NH, on the basis of a low bid of
$6,386,989.80 for roadway reconstruction and other improvements in Keene. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#177 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with James S. Piscopo G.C., Inc., Winnisquam,
NH, on the basis of a low bid of $183,880 for slope repairs along NH Route 101
west of Exit 3 in Candia and along the I-293 southbound on-ramp in
Hooksett. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#178 Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to accept and expend Federal
Aviation Administration funds in an amount of $4,873,350 for a sound insulation
project in the vicinity of the
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, and
with Councilor Pignatelli voting no on letters D and G, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total: $20,641.00
LATE ITEMS
CHRISTA
MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM
A. Authorized to transfer funds in the
amount of $17,006.00 for the repair of HVAC system. 56% General Funds 44% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
B. Authorized to enter into an
agreement with the City of Concord, NH, in the amount of $170,000.00 for the
purpose of replacing malfunctioning furnaces in two
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
C. Authorized to retroactively amend
#FIS 05-176, approved on 9/21/05 by reallocating $4,598.94 of a federal grant
entitled “New Entrant Grant” from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration used for the instruction and training of commercial drivers in
New Hampshire. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
D. Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no,
the Bureau of Emergency Communications (E-911) to accept and expend
$2,052,138.75 generated by an additional telephone surcharge of $0.07. 100% Agency Income (surcharge) Fiscal Committee
Approved.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
E. Authorized for the Bureau of
Emergency Communications to transfer $46,944.00 from the Non-Lapse Enhanced 911
System Funds to fund a position to oversee the continued development and
maintenance of the 911 database. 100% Other Funds.
Fiscal Committee Approved
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
F. Authorized for the Bureau of Emergency Communications to transfer $1,378.203.00 from the Non-Lapse Enhanced 911 System Funds to fund the various classes outlined in the item. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee Approved.
DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
G. Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no,
to enter into an agreement with Anthem Life Insurance Company for the provision
of group life insurance for active state employees at an estimated cost of
$234,000 per year. Effective
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at The
State House,
The Honorable Board then Adjourned