GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Burton, accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding approved
the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the
The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
The following state representative-elect was sworn into office by the Governor and Executive Council:
Hillsborough County District 10 (
Jean L Jeudy, d,
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and Council accepted the following with regret:
Community
Development Finance Authority
Donald
R. Jutton, Sr., Moultonborough Effective:
Upon acceptance
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and
Council confirmed the following:
Board
of Accountancy
Deborah
B. Butler,
Reappointment Term:
Air
Resources Council
(Steam
Power Generating Industry)
John
MacDonald, Amherst Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Athletic
Trainers Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Donald
Manning,
Succeeding: Carol Burney, Penacook (resigned) Term:
Business
Finance Authority
(Elected
or Appointed Official)
Steve
Griffin,
Reappointment Term:
Current
Use Advisory Board
(
David
Tellman, Whitefield Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
(
R. Bruce
Boley,
Reappointment Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
(
Sandra
T. McGonagle, Gilford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
(
Kathleen
M. Olson,
Succeeding: Sharon Dalton,
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Verizon)
Jill
Healey Wurm,
Reappointment Term:
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Firefighter)
Brett
Scholbe,
Succeeding: David Lang,
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Police
Officer)
George
F. Valliere, Gorham Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Municipal
Bond Bank
(Designee
of NH Municipal Association)
Kevin
A. Clougherty,
Reappointment Term:
Pesticides
Control Board
(NH
Plant Growers Association)
Jeffrey
Huntington, Loudon Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Waste
Management Council
(Elected
Official)
Elaine
Lauterborn,
Reappointment Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Board
of Acupuncture Licensing
(Acupuncturist)
Karla
Renaud, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Agriculture
Lands Preservation Committee
Jay
D. Waldner, Jr., Canaan Effective:
Upon confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Business
Finance Authority
Dick
Anagnost, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Business
Finance Authority
Edward
Caron, Hudson Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Community
Development Finance Authority
(Small
Business)
Benoit
Lamontagne, Colebrook Effective: Upon confirmation
Succeeding: Donald R. Jutton, Sr.,
Commissioner:
Department of Corrections
William
L. Wrenn, Hampton Effective:
Upon confirmation
Succeeding: Stephen J. Curry,
Salary: LL - $101, 303
Justice:
Edward
J. Burke, Keene Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: Until 70 years of age
Board
of Hearing Care Providers
(Hearing
Aid Dealer)
David
Dachowski, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Optometry
Denis
Allard, OD, Manchester Effective:
Upon confirmation
Succeeding: Katherine Zagroba, Bow (reached term limit) Term:
State
Radiation Advisory Committee
Francis
H. LaBranche, Jr., DDS, Northfield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Regional
Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees
Stephen
W. Guyer, Gilford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: William R. Grimm,
Traffic
Safety Commission
Thomas
Wolkowski, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Susan Wante,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Transportation)
Colette
Crisp, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: William Best,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Lodging)
Scott
Labnon, Gorham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Rep.
Statewide Trade Association)
Katherine
J. LaPlante, Pembroke Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: set
persuant to RSA 4:4
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Attractions)
James
S. Morash, Meredith Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Richard Hamilton,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Environment
and Wildlife)
Adair
D. Mulligan, Lyme Center Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Richard Ober, Hillsborough (reached term
limit) Term:
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Food
and Beverage)
Scott
G. Rice, North Woodstock Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: set
persuant to RSA 4:4
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Chambers
of Commerce)
Timothy
Sink, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Recreation)
Benjamin
E. Wilcox, North Conway Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Alice Pearce,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources
and Economic Development
(Culture,
Arts and History)
Lawrence
Yerdon, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Marjorie Hubbard,
University
System of
Anne
M. Sprague, Plainfield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
ITEM REMOVED FROM TABLE
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, voted to remove item #103- which was tabled at the November 2, 2005 Meeting.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
#103 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, voted to approve the
request of the Division of Parks and Recreation to purchase at the market value
of $2,160,000 two certain tracts of undeveloped land totaling $7,200 acres in
the Township of Berlin, NH, from Thomas R. Dillon and Scott A. Dillon. Effective upon G&C
approval. (2)Further Authorized
to accept, from the City of
OFFICE
OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#1 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with International Institute of
Boston, Boston, MA, through its subsidiary the International Institute of NH,
to provide support services to elderly refugees, in an amount not to exceed
$49,950. Effective
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#2 Authorized to reclassify position #10206, Program Assistant I, labor grade 12, (salary $22,405.50) to an Accountant III, labor grade 21, (salary $32,370) in the Logistics Bureau. (2)Further Authorized to reclassify position #11131, Computer Operator I, labor grade 11 (salary $21,567) to a Statistician, labor grade 16 (salary $26,306.50) in the Logistics Bureau. (3) Further Authorized to reclassify position #41119, Program Specialist IV, labor grade 25 (salary $38,434.50) to an Information Technology Manager I, labor grade 28 (salary $43,855.50) in the Logistics Bureau. 100% Other Funds.
#3 Authorized to reclassify position #41302, Information Technology Manager II, labor grade 30 (salary $47,911.50) to a Technical Support Specialists VI, labor grade 32 (salary $52,455). 100% Other Funds.
#4 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, a retroactive sole source contract with House International, Paxton,
MA, for software and peripheral services, including support services and
maintenance to sustain day-to-day operational needs of agencies within the
State of NH, in the amount of $84,811.36.
Effective
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#5 Authorized John W. Logsdon,
#6 Authorized Robert J. Stuart,
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#7 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to accept and place on file
the annual report for the fiscal year ending
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#8 Authorized to pay York International Corporation, Norwood, MA, for emergency repairs to the ventilation system at the Franklin District Court that were performed between July 18, 2005 and August 31, 2005 for a total cost not to exceed $3,603.14. 100% Other Funds.
#9 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to amend an
agreement with the US Postal Service (Landlord) Asset Management, Englewood,
CO, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #40), for the space
serving as the Littleton District Court, Littleton, NH, by assigning
responsibility of janitorial services to the Landlord, increasing the rent from
$34,800 to $40,300, a difference of $5,500.
Effective
#10 Authorized Financial Data Management to reclassify positions #10264, 10190, 10204, 10180, 10186, 10218 and 10244 from Systems Development Specialist V (Labor grade 28) to Financial Administrator I (Labor grade 28).
#11 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of vendors
that agencies have contracted with for the period of
#12 Authorized to contract with Raymond’s Landscaping LLC,
#13 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Bureau of Court
Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease
agreement with the Town of Durham, NH, providing 2,320 square feet of space for
the Durham District Court,
#13A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Major L. Rodd, Inc., Johnsbury, VT for re-roofing Philbrook Center, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $81,900. (2)Further Authorized payments to the NH Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided for the project in the amount not to exceed $1,000.
NH COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF MEN
#14 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept and place on file the Biennial Report.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#15 Authorized to proceed with a sale as detailed in letter
dated
#16 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $20,532.63 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#17 Authorized to reappoint Frank C. Mevers,
PhD.,
#17A Authorized to accept and place on file the Annual Report for
the period
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#18 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to enter into seven sub-grants
totaling $90,300 to fund programs providing direct services to victims of
crime. Effective of
G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#19 Authorized Division of the Arts to commission the artists
as detailed in letter dated
#20 Authorized Division of Arts to award Art Links Grants
totaling $14,900 to the vendors as detailed in letter dated
#21 Authorized Division of the Arts to award an Organizational
Support Partnership Initiative Grant in the amount of $6,000 to Currier Museum
of Art, Manchester, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through
#22 Authorized Division of Arts to award a Traditional Arts
Project Grant in the amount of $2,800 to
#23 Authorized to award Conservation Number Plate Grants
totaling $33,084 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated
#24 Authorized Division of Arts to award an Operating Grant in
the amount of $7,650 to Andy’s Summer Playhouse, Wilton, NH. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#25 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Historical Resources to retroactively amend an agreement with the Town of Newington, (previously approved by G&C on 10-6-04, item #20), by increasing the amount by $1,325 to an amount not to exceed $10,325 for the Newington Cemetery Project, for the period ending September 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
#26 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the period
PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION
#27 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to continue its membership and participation in the Association of Racing Commissioners for the period January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, for an amount of $13,000. 84.36% General, 15.64 Other Funds.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#28 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to accept and expend US
Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $29,996.89 for the
expansion of the DigSafe program in NH. Effective upon G&C
approval through
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#29 Authorized to enter into a contract with Ali-Di Properties LLC,
#30 Authorized to enter into a contract with The Doty Group
Incorporated,
#31 Authorized to enter into a contract with LaBrie Property Maintenance & Landscaping LLC, Raymond,
NH, for the sole purpose of snow and ice removal services at Liquor Store #34 –
Salem, and #62 - Raymond, for a price limitation of $39,784. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#32 Authorized to enter into a contract with Plow MD Incorporated,
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#33 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Elf’s
Landscaping Inc., for snow plowing and removal services at NHES’s
#34 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Salmon Falls
Nursery Inc., for snow plowing and removal service at NHES’s
Somersworth local office, for a total amount of $7,800. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#35 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Raymond’s
Landscaping LLC., for snow plowing and removal service at NHES’s
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#36 Authorized to pay $256,000 in overtime for permanent
personnel services out of salaries for vacant positions due to pending
recruitment for the period
#37 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$42,465 from a federal Carl D. Perkins Educations grant administered through
the NH Department of Education, to provide funding for education materials,
equipment, and software to assist male prison inmates at multiple men’s prison
facilities in vocational training in order to aid in their reentry into the
workforce and society. (2)Further Authorized
to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,127.26 from a federal Carl D.
Perkins Educations grant administered through the NH Department of Education,
to provide funding for education materials, equipment, and software to assist
female prison inmates at the NH State Prison for Women located in Goffstown,
NH, in vocational training to aid in their reentry into the workforce and
society. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#38 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, retroactive payment for
the temporary assignment of duties for Probation-Parole Officer Michael
McAlister in the amount of $1,176.47 for the period
#39 Authorized to enter into a contract with Child and Family
Services,
#40 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to
enter into a sole source contract
with Merriam-Graves Industrial Gases and Welding Products,
#41 Authorized to enter into a contract with James Foster and
Associates Ltd.,
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#42 Authorized to enter into a contract with Louis Karno & Company Communications, LLC,
#43 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to reclassify vacant position #40595 from Forest Technician III, labor grade 15 to Forester I, labor grade 19. 100% Other Funds.
#44 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Parks and Recreation to retroactively accept and expend a federal grant from the National Park Service, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the period ending September 30, 2005 for “LWCF Administrative Grant” in the amount of $45,360. 100% Federal Funds.
#45 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
contract with Holmes Lewis Inc.,
#46 Authorized Trails Bureau to enter into Grant-in-Aid Trail
Maintenance Contracts (Winter Trail Grooming) with the OHRV clubs as detailed
in letter dated
#47 Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant pursuant to RSA 162-O:3,III, State Jobs Grant program to E.R.T. Inc., d/b/a Eagle Tavern and Grill of Newport, NH, in the amount of $14,080. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#48 Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant pursuant to RSA 162-O:3,III, State Jobs Grant program to RDS Machine Inc., of Newport, NH, in the amount of $38,800. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#49 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, and with Councilor Griffin voting no, authorized the request to pay the
International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Washington, DC, $18,616
annual membership dues. Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#50 Authorized to accept and expend $25,905 in federal funds
from the US Environmental Protection Agency to provide technical assistance to
improve and maintain healthy public schools in NH. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#51 Authorized to retroactively
enter into a contract with RCAP Solutions Inc.,
#52 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a sole source contract with SGS Lakefield
Research Limited,
#53 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the
Connecticut River Conservation District Coalition,
#54 Authorized to amend an existing landfill closure grant,
with the City of
#55 Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with
the City of
#56 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the City of
#57 Authorized to award grants to the entities as detailed in
letter dated
#58 Authorized to accept and place on file the annual interim report of the Oil Fund Disbursement Board.
#59 Authorized to amend a grant with the City of