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 Pignatelli,
accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin 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
(Public Member)
Fred
Hochgraf, Durham Effective: Upon
acceptance
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Air
Resources Council
(Municipal
Government)
Raymond
R. Donald,
Reappointment Term:
Air
Resources Council
(General
Public)
Robert
E. Duval,
Reappointment Term:
Air
Resources Council
(Manufacturing)
Steven
J. Walker,
Reappointment Term:
NH
State Council on the Arts
Grace
L. Sullivan,
Reappointment Term:
Robert
T. Grimley, Grantham Effective:
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,
Succeeding: Stuart T. Arnett,
Salary: Group GG – Step 4: $77, 885.00
Employment
Security Appellate Board
(Labor)
David
A Pelletier, Dunbarton Effective:
Succeeding: Thomas D. Noonan,
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(Volunteer
Fire Chief)
Carl
F. Roediger,
Reappointment Term:
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(Full-time
Career Fire Chief)
Michael
O. Williams, Hooksett Effective:
Reappointment Term:
NH
Commission for Human Rights
Marta
E. Rodriguez,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Nominated
by the NH Association for the Deaf
Cindy
Wallace,
Succeeding: Eric W. Eliason, Barnstead Term:
Lakes
Management Advisory Committee
Nominated
by the NH Lakes Association
Philip
J. O’Brien,
Succeeding: Joseph Farrelly,
Midwifery
Council
Judith
Gillen, Keene Effective:
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Linda
S. Johnson,
Reappointment Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
Board
of Accountancy
(Certified
Public Accountant)
Wayne
B. Geher, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Robert A. Lemay,
Air
Resources Council
(General
Public)
Linda
Garrish Thomas, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Business
Finance Authority
Howard
W. Keegan, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Business
Finance Authority
(Regional
Planning)
Michael
J. King, North Haverhill Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Business
Finance Authority
Katherine
Williams Kane, New Castle Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Community
Development Finance Authority
(Banking)
Janet
A. Brewer, Peterborough Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Kathy Bogle Shields,
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Attorney)
Timothy
S. Wheelock, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Historical Records Advisory Board
Elizabeth
Hamlin-Morin, Dunbarton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Richard Close
State
Historical Records Advisory Board
Marcia
Schmidt Blaine,
Reappointment Term:
State
Historical Records Advisory Board
Richard
E. Winslow III,
Reappointment Term:
State
Historical Resources Council
(Public
Member)
Gail
Colglazier, Londonderry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Historical Resources Council
Carl
W. Schmidt, Orford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
State
Historical Resources Council
(Archeology)
David
Starbuck, Plymouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Judicial
Retirement Plan Board of Trustees
Jack
R. Hutton, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Committee on Marine Fisheries
Esther
Kennedy, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Laura M. Simmons,
Board
of Nursing
(Public
Member)
Lynda
Elliott, Northwood Effective:
Succeeding: Gail Barba,
Pesticides
Control Board
(Pesticides
Applicator)
William
C. Collins, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Ports
and Harbors Advisory Council
Donald
L. Stevens,
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(Recreation
Interests)
Ray
S. Cowan, Loudon Effective:
Reappointment Term:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#1 Authorized to amend a grant agreement with the City of Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-3-05, item #13), for the purpose of rehabilitating housing units in the North End of Concord, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#2 Authorized to amend a grant agreement with the Town of
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#3 Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the
amount of $8,495,921.91 from the US Department of Health & Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families for Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#4 Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the
amount of $597,641.94 from the US Department of Health & Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement, for
refugee social service programs. Effective upon G&C approval through
#5 Authorized to enter into a contract with ASA Cleaning
Service,
#6 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with the Order of Saint Benedict of NH, Inc.,
d/b/a St. Anselm College,
#7 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Somali Development Center Inc.,
#8 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with the International Institute of Boston,
#9 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Lutheran Social Services of Northern New
England,
#10 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
NH Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED),
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#11 Authorized to retroactively
extend a contract with Petroleum Place Energy Solutions L.P.,
#12 Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $236,038.02 from the Office of Emergency Management for expenses incurred during the May 2006 floods in NH. Fiscal Committee approved.
#13 Authorized William R. Neville Jr. Monroe, ME, 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.
#14 Authorized Matthew P. Boucher,
#14A Authorized to enter into a contract agreement with Jungle Jims,
Epsom, for snowplowing and winter surface treatment services at the Manchester
Armory,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#15 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract with Mountainshade LLC,
#16 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract with Salmon Falls Nursery Inc.,
#17 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive inter-agency rental
agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services,
#18 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive inter-agency renewal
agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services,
#19 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive inter-agency renewal
agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services,
#20 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive inter-agency renewal
agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services,
#21 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract with Elf’s Landscaping Inc.,
#22 Authorized to amend a contract with Kang Company Inc.,
Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-6-05, item #22, amended on
4-5-06, item #7A, amended on 6-21-06, item #28C), for janitorial services at Londergan Hall, Johnson Hall, Spaulding Hall and Records
and Archives, by increasing the amount by $12,320 from $244,000 to
$256,320. Effective
#23 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract with Sheldrick Trucking, White River Jct.,
VT, for snow and ice removal services at the Lebanon District Court in an
amount not to exceed $19,600. Effective upon G&C approval through
#24 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
contract with Property Maintenance Services,
#25 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Control Technologies Inc.,
#26 Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $700,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of December 2006. (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $544,530,120.06 for the Month of October and recommends the balance of $125,469,879.94 be lapsed.
#27 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfer Authorized for the Fiscal Year 2007 during the month of October.
#28 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into an agreement with Randall T. Mudge
& Associates, Lyme, NH, for professional
Architectural 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 $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#29 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into an agreement with NH AE Inc., Gilford, 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
#30 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into an agreement with Sumner Davis Architects Inc., Portsmouth, NH,
for professional Architectural 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 $500,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#30A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into an agreement with Lakes Region Environmental Contractors, Belmont,
NH, for removal and disposal of underground storage gasoline and oil tanks at
the NH Fish and Game Powder Mill Fish Hatchery, New Durham, NH in an amount not
to exceed $36,101. (2)Further Authorized
the amount of $4,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services,
Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services
provided. Effective upon G&C approval through
TREASURY
DEPARMENT
#31 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $43,924.86 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#32 Authorized to award Operating Grants totaling $18,600 to
the organizations as detailed in letter dated
#33 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $14,000 to the Saint Gaudens National
Historical Site, Cornish. Effective upon G&C approval through
#34 Authorized Division of Arts to award an Organizational
Support Project Grant in the amount of $5,650 to Nashua Symphony Association,
Nashua. Effective upon
G&C approval through
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#35 Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the Child
Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County – South to be utilized for providing
effective multi-disciplinary forensic interviews in child sexual assault cases
in a child-friendly environment in the amount of $20,000. Effective
#36 Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the
#37 Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as
detailed in letter dated
#38 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$649,881 from the US Department of Justice, Violence Against
Women Office to implement the Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe
Exchange Grant Program to be utilized to improve the State’s response to
families in NH who are victims of violent crimes. (2)Further Authorized to enter into
sub-grants totaling $627,989 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated
October 27, 2006, to provide services and make available safe facilities for
visitation and exchange of children in cases of domestic violence, child abuse,
sexual assault or stalking. Effective upon G&C approval through
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#39 Authorized to reclassify position #11179 Administrative Secretary, salary grade 14, to Program Assistant III, salary grade 17. 100% Federal Funds.
#40 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Language Line Inc.,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#41 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to process payment retroactively to America’s Health Insurance Plans, Baltimore, MD, for a FY 2006 invoice, for a training seminar, totaling $130 from FY 2007 funds. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#42 Authorized to transfer appropriated funds in the amount of $33,863 to compensate for shortfalls and to adjust the budget, for the State fiscal year 2007. Effective upon G&C approval. Fiscal Committee approved.
#43 Authorized to transfer appropriated funds in the amount of $37,000. Effective upon G&C approval. Fiscal Committee approved.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#44 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to retroactively pay Marsha N. Mutton, Retail Store Manager I, the
amount of $538.40 for the dates of
PUBLIC UTILTIES COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#45 Authorized to enter into a contract with Steven E. Patnaude, CCR,
#46 Authorized to reclassify position #14366, Energy
Conservation Coordinator to a Utility Analyst III and position #30515, Library
Associate to an Administrative Supervisor.
100% Other Funds (Utility
Assessment).
DEPARTMENT
OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#47 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept a Federal grant up to $542,000 and assign it directly to The Audubon Society of NH to pay the purchase price for acquisition, and associated acquisition costs not to exceed $30,000, of a Conservation Easement on 365+/- acres in the Town of Antrim, Hillsborough County, NH, known as “Willard Pond I” (the project). (2)Further Authorized to accept the 365+/- acre Conservation Easement to protect natural resources values and insure continued public access on the property. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#48 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $69,979.12 of federal funds for maintaining and enhancing the Forest Health Program. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#49 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a
contract with CPH Mechanical Inc., Portsmouth, NH, to relocate the plumbing and
heating systems in the Jackson Cottage at the Urban Forestry Center in
Portsmouth, NH in the amount of $4,990. Effective upon G&C approval through
#50 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a
contract with Reagan Electric Company Inc.,
#51 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to renew a membership for the 2007 fiscal year with the National Association of State Foresters, Washington, DC in the amount of $7,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#52 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept and expend a donation of $100,000 from the Lighthouse Kids of North Hampton for the reconstruction of the Marine Railway at the White Island Light Station in the Isles of Shoals. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#53 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, and with
Councilor Griffin voting no,
authorized the request to accept and expend $149,093 in Federal Funds from the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries,
Office for Law Enforcement to enforce federal laws and regulations. Effective upon G&C
approval through
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#54 Authorized to pay 2007 membership dues to The Environmental
Council of the States,
#55 Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the
City of Nashua, NH, for the closure of the City of
#56 Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the
City of Nashua, NH, for the closure of the City of
#57 Authorized to accept and expend $137,515.81 in federal funds from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to administer the Clean Vessel Act program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#58 Authorized to accept and expend $75,075 in federal funds
from the US Environmental Protection Agency to undertake an engineering
evaluation of a regional septage dewatering system
with separate solids treatment in conjunction with the Franklin Wastewater
Treatment Facility. 100% Federal Funds. (2)Further
Authorized to accept and expend $61,425 in State Revolving Loan funds as
required match for the engineering evaluation of a regional septage
dewatering system with separate solids treatment in conjunction with the Franklin
Wastewater Treatment Facility. Effective upon G&C approval through
#59 Authorized to amend a Loan Agreement with the City of
#60 Authorized to approve an Original Loan Agreement with the
City of
#61 Authorized to amend an agreement with Eastern Pipe Service
Inc.,
#62 Authorized to amend a retroactive sole source contract with Compass Systems & Programming Inc., Exeter, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #115, amended on 5-3-06, item #28), for continued technical support of the underground and aboveground storage tank inspection applications, development of software applications for the Spill Response and Complaint Investigation Section, and the Records Management Unit, by increasing the amount by $96,343 from $172,910 to $269,253, and by extending the contract from September 15, 2006 to September 15, 2007. 100% Other Funds.
#63 Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $4,756,599 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval.
#64 Authorized NH Fish & Game Department’s request to
impact lake bed and bank to construct a public boat ramp and impact wetland to
construct a parking area for ramp users on property located at
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Division
for Children, Youth & Families
#65 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Rockingham
Community Action for Child Care Boost services for the Rochester District
Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed
$34,720. Effective
#66 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southeastern
Regional Education Service Center Inc., for Child Care Boost services for the
Nashua District Office catchment area in an amount
not to exceed $25,140. Effective
#67 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern
Community Services for Child Care Boost services for the Keene District Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed $18,928. Effective
#68 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals New
Hampshire Inc., for Child Care Boost services for the Manchester District
Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed
$55,392. Effective
#69 Authorized to enter into an agreement with
#70 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Rockingham
Community Action for Child Care Boost services for the Portsmouth/Salem
District Office catchment area in an amount not to
exceed $23,336. Effective
#71 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals New
Hampshire Inc., for Child Care Boost services for the Concord District Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed $25,188. Effective
#72 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Lakes Region
Community Services Council for Child Care Boost services for the Conway
District Office catchment area in an amount not to
exceed $7,336. Effective
#73 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Lakes Region Community Services Council for Child Care Boost services for the Laconia District Office catchment</