GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                State House, Concord, New Hampshire

                                                                                November 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

 

The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:00 a.m. with all members present.

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The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of October 31, 2007.

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The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of November 14, 2007.

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The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the October 31, 2007 meeting.

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The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.

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The Governor and Executive Council swore into office the following Representative-elect:

 

Rockingham District 10 (Brentwood)

Don Petterson, d, Brentwood (150 Pickpocket Rd) 03833

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RESIGNATIONS

The Governor and Council accepted the following resignation

 

Community College System Board of Trustees

(Business and Industry)

Thomas Wilhelmsen, Nashua                                                                           Effective:  November 28, 2007

 

New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights

Kenneth Brown, Manchester                                                                            Effective:  November 28, 2007

 

NH Land and Community Heritage Authority: Executive Director

Rachael Rouillard, Durham                                                                              Effective:  September 12, 2007

 

Special Justice:  Northern and Southern Carroll County District Courts

James R. Patten, Ossipee                                                                                   Effective:  November 28, 2007

 

Waste Management Council

(Business or Financial Community)

Mark Lennon, Warner                                                                                        Effective:  November 28, 2007

 

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

 

Board of Acupuncture Licensing

Jeanne Ann Whittington, Dunbarton                                                               Effective:  November 28, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  October 14, 2010

 

State Committee on Aging

(Grafton County)

Louis E. Paré, Holderness                                                                                  Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  Susan M. Presby, Littleton                                                         Term:  June 24, 2010

 

Commissioner: Department of Agriculture, Markets & Foods

Lorraine Stuart Merrill, Stratham                                                                     Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  Stephen H. Taylor, Plainfield                                                    Term:  November 18, 2012

Salary:  HH/Step 3, $81,445.00

 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission

(Public Member)

M. Anne Lawing, Dover                                                                                     Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  J. Gail Barry, Manchester                                                           Term:  October 4, 2010

 

New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

Tim Sappington, Randolph                                                                               Effective:  November 28, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  November 23, 2012

 

Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics

(Cosmetologist)

Kathleen A. Humes, Deerfield                                                                          Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  Sheila Covert, Milford (resigned)                                              Term:  July 1, 2008

 

State Board of Fire Control

(Natural Gas Distribution)

William F. Ruoff, Antrim                                                                                   Effective:  November 28, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  September 2, 2012

 

Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

(Consumer of oral interpreting services)

Izabella Kantsepolsky, Nashua                                                                       Effective:  November 28, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  October 10, 2010

 

Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee

(Member-at-Large)

Nominated by the New Hampshire Travel Council

Suzanne Bresette, North Hampton                                                                  Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  Brett St. Clair, Dunbarton                                                          Term:  July 13, 2010

 

Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee

(Chamber of Commerce)

Nominated by the New Hampshire Travel Council

Robin Comstock, Nottingham                                                                          Effective:  November 28, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  July 13, 2010

 

Board of Mental Health Practice

(Clinical Mental Health Counselor)

Gail Mears, Ashland                                                                                           Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  Jeanette Goldberg, Manchester                                                 Term:  October 31, 2010

 

Midwifery Council

(Midwife)

Cilia Bannenberg, Barrington                                                                           Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  Judith Gillen, Keene (resigned)                                                  Term:  September 28, 2010

 

Board of Natural Scientists

(Public Member)

Patricia A. Barker, Campton                                                                             Effective:  November 28, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  November 19, 2012

 

Water Council

(Industrial Interests)

James Varotsis, Portsmouth                                                                              Effective:  November 29, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  November 29, 2011

 

Wetlands Council

(Member of Municipal Conservation Commission)

Paul A. Dionne, Derry                                                                                         Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  Camilla C. Lockwood, Chester                                                 Term:  November 21, 2010

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Linda Gathright, Nashua                                                                                   Effective:  November 28, 2007

Succeeding:  Sylvia Gale, Nashua (resigned)                                                 Term:  October 20, 2008

 

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

Board of Accountancy

(Certified Public Accountant)

Richard O. Hanson, Bedford                                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  December 2, 2012

 

Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board

(Operator of permanently placed amusement ride)

Ryan DeMaria, Salem                                                                                        Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Tom Morrow, Salem (deceased)                                               Term:  June 13, 2009

 

Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board

(Public Member)

Charles W. Roffo, Gilford                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                Term:  3 yrs from confirmation

 

New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

Randy Armstrong, Barrington                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  November 23, 2012

 

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation

Rad C. Nichols, Durham                                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                Term:  Serves at G&C pleasure

 

Director of the Division of Instruction: Department of Education

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Education

Kathleen A. Murphy, Salem                                                                             Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                Term:  4 yrs from confirmation

Salary:  GG, Step Max - $82,978

 

State Historical Resources Council

(Historic Preservation)

Nancy C. Dutton, Wilmot                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  December 10. 2012

 

State Historical Resources Council

(Business)

Jeff Woodburn, Whitefield                                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Jason Hoch, Littleton                                                                  Term:  December 10, 2012

 

Human Rights Commission

William E. Brennan, Bedford                                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding Kenneth Brown, Manchester (resigned)                                    Term:  November 1, 2008

 

Judicial Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

(Business Experience – Chair)

Deborah B. Butler, Concord                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding: Charles G. Douglas III, Concord                                               Term:  November 19, 2010

 

Juvenile Parole Board

Barbara R. Carpenter, Kensington                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Kathryn D. Kachavas, New Boston                                        Term:  July 1, 2012

 

NH Land and Community Heritage Authority: Executive Director

Nominated by the NH Land and Community Heritage Investment Authority Board of Directors

Deborah K. Turcott, New Hampton                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Rachael Rouillard, Durham (resigned)                                    Term:  December 20, 2010

 

Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries

(Alternate)

G. Ritchie White, Rye                                                                                         Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  December 2, 2010

 

Marital Mediator Certification Board

(Public Member)

David S. Phillips, Amherst                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Donald F. Dickey, West Lebanon (resigned)                          Term:  April 10, 2009

 

State Commission on the Status of Men

Larry Colby, Gilsum                                                                                           Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Alfred Lerandeau, North Swanzey                                           Term:  September 25, 2010

 

State Commission on the Status of Men

Scott A. Garman, Rochester                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  September 1, 2010

 

State Commission on the Status of Men

Michael J. Geanoulis, New Castle                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  September 1, 2010

 

State Commission on the Status of Men

Joseph H. Mastromarino, Hampton                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  September 1, 2010

 

Pesticides Control Board

(Public Member)

Anne D. Krantz, Amherst                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  November 23, 2010

 

Board of Registration of Podiatrists

David R. Kosofsky, Nashua                                                                             Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  December 5, 2012

 

Public Water Access Advisory Board

(Representing Rivers Association)

Brian A. Giles, Durham                                                                                      Effective:  December 16, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                    Term:  December 16, 2010

 

Chief of Policy and Planning; Department of Safety

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Safety

Kevin P. O’Brien, Concord                                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                Term:  Serves at Commissioner’s pleasure

Salary:  GG  Step 3 - $74,781    ($77,400 as of January 2, 2008)

 

Waste Management Council

(Representative of a community which recycles or recovers solid waste)

Nominated by the Northeast Resource Recovery Association

Fuat Ari, Chichester                                                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Anthony Ilacqua, Littleton                                                        Term:  September 7, 2011

 

                                BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1           The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea – yes, Councilor Hollingworth – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Southeast Economic Development Corporation located in Dover, 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 NOVEMBER 28, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                At approximately 10:50 a.m., the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be loan made by the Business Finance Authority to Southeast Economic Development Corporation to finance a line of credit for expansion and retention of businesses and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced.  She said that she and the members of the Council had received written material from the Authority with respect to the proposed loan.  The Governor then said that the meeting would hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject. Michael Donahue, Senior Credit Officer of the Authority, 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 Shea  introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN UNDER RSA 162-A:7  FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY TO SOUTHEAST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Burton.  There being no discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion.  Those voting in favor were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Shea, Councilor Hollingworth, 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 LOAN

UNDER RSA 162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

 OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO SOUTHEAST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

 

                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 Southeast Economic Development Corporation (the "Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $1,000,000 to provide additional loan capital to support the expansion and retention of businesses (the "Loan");

 

                WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to approve the recommendation of the Authority and to authorize and approve the Loan by the Authority upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;

 

                WHEREAS, the Governor and Council will receive all the documentation and information with respect to the proposed Loan by the Authority; and

 

                WHEREAS, further action by the Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of this Resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage.

 

                NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that:

 

                1.             Findings and Determination.  On the basis of the documentation and information received by the Governor and Council, after a public hearing, the Governor and Council find:

 

                a.             Special Findings.

 

                                (i)            The Loan in consistent with local or regional development plans or policies.

 

                b.             General Findings.

 

(i)            The Loan that the Authority has proposed will serve a public use and provide a public benefit.

 

(ii)           The Loan that the Authority has proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred, by RSA Chapter 162-A.

 

(iii)          The Loan that the Authority has proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of the State and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the State's citizens.

 

(iv)          The Loan that the Authority has proposed will promote the orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the physical environment.

 

                2.             Approval.              Governor and Council approve the Loan by the Authority as recommended by the Authority and authorize the Authority to cause the execution and delivery of the loan documents substantially in the form submitted to Governor and Council and to take such further action as the act with respect to the transaction as may be required.

 

                3.             Effective Date.  This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.

 

                Passed and agreed to November 28, 2007.

 

 

 

                                COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#2           Authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Belknap, Laconia, NH, to address a public health emergency by rehabilitating at least 20 housing units in NH that were damaged in the floods of May 2007 in the amount of $225,268.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#3           Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Claremont, NH, to support infrastructure improvements in the downtown mill area in the amount of $500,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                NH HEALTH AND EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY

#4           The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.

 

                                OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#5           Authorized to enter into a “hold over” amendment with McCarthy Properties Inc., West Wareham, MA (previously approved by G&C on 12-1-04, item #8), for office space at 57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $33,000, beginning December 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008.  43% General, 52% Federal, 6% Other Funds. 

 

#6           Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with The Jordan Institute, Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Energy’s State Energy Activities grant program in the amount of $710,718.  Effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2009.  80% Federal, 20% Other Funds. 

 

#7           Authorized to transfer funds between classes as detailed in letter dated November 14, 2007.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#7A        Authorized to budget and expend prior year carry forward Petroleum Violation Escrow funds in the amount of $142,306 for the Granite State Energy Efficiency initiative.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  2% Federal, 98% Other Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#7B        Authorized to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $569,259 from the US Department of Energy for the Granite State Energy Efficiency initiative.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#8           Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $213,720.15 from the US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement, for refugee social services programs.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#8A        Authorized to amend a sole source contract with ASA Cleaning Service, Pembroke, NH, for office cleaning services, by increasing the amount by $2,190 from $4,925 to $7,115, and by extending the end date from November 30, 2007 to May 31, 2008.  42% General, 54% Federal, 4% Other Funds. 

 

#8B        Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with The Somali Development Center Inc., Boston, MA, through its subsidiary the NH Somali Development Center, to provide direct services to NH refugees in the amount of $10,000.  Effective October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#8C        Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with the International Institute of Boston d/b/a International Institute of NH, Boston, MA, to provide direct services to NH refugees in the amount of $155,000.  Effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#8D        Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Lutheran Community Services of NH Inc., Concord, NH, to provide direct services to NH refugees in the amount of $165,000.  Effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#8E         Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Saint Benedict of NH Inc., d/b/a St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH, to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages to NH refugees in the amount of $40,000.  Effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#9           Authorized to amend a contract with The Library Corporation, Research Park, Inwood, West Virginia (previously approved by G&C on 12-21-05, item #20, amended on 9-13-06, item #5), for annual software maintenance, including phone support, software fixes and patches, and all upgrades, that supports the Department of Health and Human Services at NH Hospital/Division of Community Based Care Services Library System for the Dorothy M. Breene Library, by increasing the amount by $6,207 to $17,748.  Effective retroactive to October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#10         Authorized for the benefit of the Joint Board of Licensure and Certification to enter into a contract with Compass Systems & Programming Inc., Exeter, NH, for the upgrade of the licensing database from Access 97 to Access 2003 in the amount of $2,600.  Effective upon G&C approval through March 30, 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#11         Authorized to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for 2007.

 

#12         Authorized Captain Tony J. Gagnon, Manchester, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

 

#13         Authorized Captain Erik A. Fessenden, Bow, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.

 

#14         Authorized Major Shawn R. Burrus, Hampton, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally, qualified.

 

#15         Authorized to reclassify position #10065, Maintenance Mechanic II, labor grade 12 to a Building and Grounds Utility Person, labor grade 8 in the Adjutant General’s Department.

 

#16         Authorized Captain Sean P. Bennett, Concord, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

 

#17         Authorized to enter into a lease renewal agreement with General Growth Properties Inc., Concord, NH, for the lease of space for the purpose of a recruiting storefront located at the Steeplegate Mall, Concord, NH, in the amount of $202,653.  Effective December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2012.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#18         Authorized Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Program, the State Suggestion and Extraordinary Services Award Evaluation Committee to award non-monetary recognition to Chad M. Hayes for the Department of Transportation.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#19         Authorized Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Program, the State Suggestion and Extraordinary Services Award Evaluation Committee to award a net sum of $1,500 to Mary Tirell of the Department of Transportation.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#20         Authorized Bureau of Graphic Services to enter into a contract with Xerox Corporation, Philadelphia, PA, to provide full service repairs and maintenance for production copier equipment in an amount not to exceed $260,351.92.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009.  100% Agency Income. 

 

#21         Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $740,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of December 2007.  (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $626,322,256.59 for the Month of October and recommends the balance of $83,677,743.41 be lapsed.

 

#22         Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers Authorized for Fiscal year 2008 during the months of September and October 2007.

 

#23         Authorized Bureau of Graphic Services to amend a contract with Offtech of Maine Inc., d/b/a AB Dick Products Co., Westbrook, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 7-18-07, item #17), to provide service and maintenance for one additional piece of printing equipment located at 12 Hills Ave, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $7,685.60 from $49,132.84 to $56,818.44.  100% Agency Income. 

 

#24         Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with Candia South Branch Brook Holdings, LLC, Candia, NH, for the Candia District Court construction in an amount not to exceed $732,720.  Effective December 12, 2007 through September 30, 2013.  100% Transfer Funds. 

 

#25         Authorized Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with Delta Dental Plan of NH, Concord, NH, for the administration of self-funded dental coverage for state employees and eligible dependents for a total estimated price of $24,549,700, with administrative fees accounting for $728,200.  Effective December 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009. 

 

#26         Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Beverly A. Hollingworth with regard to making certain improvements to the University System’s plant and facilities located at the University System of NH, Lee, NH.

 

#27         Authorized to reclassify position #41876 Maintenance Mechanic II, labor grade 12, to a Building Services Supervisor, labor grade 11.  Effective upon G&C approval. 

 

#28         Authorized Risk Management Unit to partially waive the State’s Workers Compensation lien related to Jerome Clement.  Liberty Mutual, serving as the State’s Third Party Administrator of the State Employees’ Workers’ Compensation Program at the time of injury, recommends that a partial waiver be granted.  Approval of this action will allow $89,000 to be returned to the State funds.

 

#29         Authorized Risk Management Unit to partially waive the State’s Workers Compensation lien related to Diane Dupuis.  Liberty Mutual, serving as the State’s Third Party Administrator of the State Employees’ Workers’ Compensation Program at the time of injury, recommends that a partial waiver be granted.  Approval of this action will allow $25,000 to be returned to the State funds.

 

#30         Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Daniel Hebert Inc., Colebrook, NH, for renovation and moving of the dietary area at the Glencliff Home for the Elderly, Benton, NH, for a price not to exceed $964,182.  (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $41,818 for unanticipated expense for the renovation and moving of the dietary area, bringing the total to $1,006,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 24, 2008.  100% General Funds. 

 

#30A      Authorized to enter into an agreement with Employee Benefits Management Inc., Portland, ME, to administer Flexible Spending Account plans for an estimated amount of $40,871 per year; and Health Reimbursement Arrangement plans for state employees for an estimated amount of $70,146.65 per year. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#31         Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of $10,850 to the City of Concord.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#32         Authorized Division of Arts to award Organizational Support Project Planning Grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 8, 2007.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#33         Authorized Division of Arts to award American Masterpieces: NH Inspirations Grants totaling $15,550 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 8, 2007.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#33A      Authorized Division of Arts to award two year Operating Grants totaling $76,800 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 8, 2007.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                TREASURY DEPARTMENT

#34         The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $111,446 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds that have escheated to the general fund.

 

                                JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

#35         The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to enter into a lease agreement with McCarthy Properties in the amount of $194,177.76 for office space located at 57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH.  Effective February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2013.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                COMMISSION OF THE STATUS OF WOMEN

#36         The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.

 

                                BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

#37         The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to accept and place on file the Annual Report.