GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
December 18, 2008, 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 Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Shea, accepted the minutes of December 3, 2008.
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The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the December 3, 2008 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 Representatives-elect:
Hillsborough County
District 6
Gary Daniels, r, Milford (127 Whitten Road) 03055
Hillsborough County
District 9
Saghir A. Tahir, r, Manchester (1315 Old Mammoth Road) 03104
Hillsborough County
District 22
Cindy Rosenwald, d, Nashua (101 Wellington Street) 03064
Rockingham County
District 3
Robert E. Introne, Jr., r, Londonderry (8 Everts Street) 03053
Rockingham County
District 5
John P. Gleason, r, Derry (45 English Range Road) 03038
Rockingham County
District 15
Russell Bridle, r, Hampton (225 Towle Farm Road) 03842
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with thanks, accepted the following resignations:
Lakes
Management Advisory Committee
Michele
Tremblay, Boscawen Effective: December 18,
2008
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
Barbara
J. Couch, Hanover Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December
18, 2011
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Council
(Superintendent)
Jacqueline
E. Guillette, Claremont Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2009
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Council
(Superintendent)
Christopher
Hottel, Gilmanton Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2011
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
Victor
C. Kissell, Westmoreland Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2009
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Council
(Public
Member )
Peter
M. Kujawski, Bedford Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2011
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Council
(Superintendent)
Michael
A. Morgan, Brentwood Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2010
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
Susan
Bloom Newcomer, Spofford Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2009
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
John
F. Olson, Charlestown Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 19, 2010
Assessing
Standards Board
Nominated
by the New Hampshire Association of Assessing Officials
Robert
J. Gagne, Manchester Effective: December 18,
2008
Succeeding: Stephen Hamilton, Salem (resigned) Term: September 19, 2009
Home
Inspector Licensing Board
(Home
Inspector)
Robert
J. Corsetti, Dover Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2009
Home
Inspector Licensing Board
(Home
Inspector)
Robert
J. Gray, Derry Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2010
Home
Inspector Licensing Board
(Home
Inspector)
Carla
J. Horne, Meredith Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2010
Home
Inspector Licensing Board
(Home
Inspector)
Daryl
Justham, Rochester Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 19, 2009
Home
Inspector Licensing Board
(Public
Member)
Gayle
Robertson, Windham Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2010
Home
Inspector Licensing Board
(Home
Inspector)
David
J. Roth, Hollis Effective: December 18,
2008
Vacancy Term: December 18, 2010
Independent
Investment Committee, NH Retirement System – Councilor Wieczorek voted no.
David
A. Jensen, Contoocook Effective:
January 1, 2009
Vacancy Term: At the pleasure of G&C
Board
of Medicine
Louis
E. Rosenthall, MD, Concord Effective: December 18,
2008
Succeeding: Catherine Pipas, Lebanon (resigned) Term: December 3, 2011
State
Commission on the Status of Men
David
Lauren, Marlborough Effective: December 18,
2008
Reappointment Term: September 1, 2010
Board
of Natural Scientists
(Wetlands
Scientist)
Daniel
H. Geiger, Loudon Effective: December 18,
2008
Succeeding: Rick Van de Poll, Gilsum (reached term limit) Term: October 26, 2013
Director
of the Division of Parks and Recreation: Department of Resources and Economic
Development
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Ted
Austin, Norwich, VT Effective: December 18,
2008
Succeeding: Allison A. McLean, New London (resigned) Term: April 1, 2010
Salary: GG Maximum $85,882
Real
Estate Appraiser Board
(Public
Member)
Leonard
Gerzon, Amherst Effective:
December 18, 2008
Succeeding: Suzanne Foster, Newfields Term: September 16, 2011
Real
Estate Appraiser Board
(Certified
General Appraiser)
Brian
Underwood, Wolfeboro Effective:
December 18, 2008
Succeeding:
George Brooks, Londonderry (resigned) Term:
August 12, 2009
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Recreation
Interests)
Kenneth
D. Kimball, Jackson Effective: December 28,
2008
Reappointment Term: December 28, 2011
Telecommunications
Planning and Development Advisory Board
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Brian
T. Shepperd, Milton Effective: December 18,
2008
Reappointment Term: October 18, 2011
Advisory
Commission on Travel and Tourism
(Lodging)
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Scott
R. Labnon, Gorham Effective: December 18,
2008
Reappointment Term: December 1, 2011
Advisory
Commission on Travel and Tourism
(Environment
and Wildlife)
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Adair
D. Mulligan, Lyme Center Effective: December 18,
2008
Reappointment Term: December 1, 2011
Advisory
Commission on Travel and Tourism
(Recreation)
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Benjamin
E. Wilcox, North Conway Effective: December 18,
2008
Reappointment Term: December 1, 2011
Volunteer
New Hampshire Board of Directors
(Representative
of National Service Program)
Deborah
T. Scire, Windham Effective: December 18,
2008
Reappointment Term: May 4, 2011
Water
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
(Representing
consumers from a community w/ population over 5,000)
Pierre
C. Lavoie, Dover Effective: December 18,
2008
Reappointment Term: June 5, 2012
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
an industrial facility by the Business Finance Authority for MNTS Land, LLC and Moore Nanotechnology Systems, LLC
located in Swanzey, 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 DECEMBER 18, 2008
IN THE [COUNCIL CHAMBER, STATE HOUSE, CONCORD]
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At 10:30 a.m. the Governor
announced that the next matter to be considered would be the financing of an
industrial facility project by the Business Finance Authority (“Authority”) for
MNTS Land, LLC and Moore Nanotechnology Systems, LLC
and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced.
He
said that he and the members of the Council had received the written
recommendation of the Authority and other documentation and information with
respect to the project. The Governor
said that the meeting would then hear anyone wishing to speak on the
subject. Jack Donovan, Executive
Director of the Authority, briefly explained the project and emphasized that
the credit of the State. 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-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING OF AN INDUSTRIAL
FACILITY BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR MNTS
LAND, LLC AND MOORE NANOTECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, LLC IN SWANZEY,
NEW HAMPSHIRE" 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 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-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $3,400,000 REVENUE
BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY FOR MNTS LAND, LLC AND MOORE NANOTECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, LLC
IN SWANZEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council 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 a determination under RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the financing of an industrial facility for MNTS Land, LLC and Moore Nanotechnology Systems, LLC (individually a “Borrower” and collectively the "Borrowers"), in Swanzey, New Hampshire, by the Authority’s issuance of up to $3,400,000 aggregate amount of revenue bonds (the "Bonds") under RSA 162-I:1 et seq. (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received all of the documentation and information with respect to the proposed transaction that they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to, and cannot be taken until passage of, this Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, 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.
(1) The project to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds consists of the following: (i) to finance the acquisition of land on Safford Drive in Swanzey, New Hampshire (the “Property”) to be owned by the Borrowers; (ii) to finance the construction of an approximately 36,000 square foot facility to be located on the Property; and (iii) to pay related costs and expenses, possibly including issuance expenses (collectively, the "Facility" or the "Project"). The Facility is within the definition of "Industrial Facility" in RSA 162-I:2 and may be financed under the Act.
(2) The establishment and operation of the Facility will create or preserve employment opportunities directly or indirectly within the State of New Hampshire (the "State") and will likely be of general benefit to the community as a whole.
(b) General Findings.
(1) The Project and the proposed financing of the Project are feasible.
(2) The Borrower has the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Facility successfully.
(3) The Loan Agreement and the other documents to be executed in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, including the Escrow Agreement and the Mortgage Deed and Security Agreement (collectively, the "Financing Documents"), 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 Facility except from proceeds of the Bonds or from funds received under the Financing Documents, exclusive of funds received under the Financing Documents by the Authority for its own use.
(4) The Financing Documents do not purport to create any debt of the State with respect to the Facility, other than a special obligation of the Authority acting on behalf of the State under the Act.
(5) The proposed financing of the Project by the Authority and the proposed operation and use of the Facility 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 Facility will serve a public use and provide a public benefit and 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 hereby approve the Authority’s taking such further action under the Act with respect to the transaction involving the Facility, the Project and the Bonds as may be required.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed and Agreed to: December 18, 2008
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#2 Authorized to amend a contract with MultiProcess
Computer Corporation,
#3 Authorized, for the benefit of the Department of Safety
Division of Motor Vehicles, to enter into a contract with NIIT
Technologies Inc.,
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#4 Authorized Major Randall F. Dyer,
#5 Authorized Frederick B. Harris,
#6 Authorized Major John G. Newhall, North
#7 Authorized James P. Challender, Bow, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.
#8 Authorized to enter into a contract with Pinnacle
Engraving & Awards,
#8A Authorized James W. Nuttall, Fort Belvoir, VA, be confirmed to the rank of Major General, NH Army National Guard.
#8B Authorized individuals to be commissioned as Aid-de-Camp to
the Governor, as detailed in letter dated
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#9 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
service contract with T.J. Caldon, LLC d/b/a Four
Corners, Gilmanton, NH, for snow plowing and snow and ice removal services at
the Laconia Courthouse, Laconia, NH, for an amount not to exceed $9,500. Effective upon G&C approval through
#9A Authorized the list of Governor and Council meeting dates for the period of January through Jun 2009.
#9B Authorized to accept one Christmas tree to be placed at the
Bridges House on
#9C Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Raymond Burton with regard to the financing of certain
construction, renovation, furnishing and equipping of facilities in connection
with
#9D Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #10067 Secretary II, labor grade 9, to an Administrator I, labor grade 27, at a total cost of $10,601. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#9E Authorized to accept one Christmas tree to be placed in Governor and Council Chambers at the State House. The tree is being donated by the Nichols Tree Farm of Orford, NH.
#9F Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2009 during the months of October & November 2008.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#10 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth Authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $64,491.93 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT
OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#11 Authorized Division of Arts to award an FY 2009 American
Masterpieces Grant in the amount of $4,545 to Pontine Theatre, Portsmouth. Effective upon G&C approval through
#12 Authorized Division of Arts to award grants totaling $21,060
to the organizations as detailed in letter dated
#13 Authorized Division of Arts to award FY 2009 Traditional
Arts Apprenticeship Grants totaling $11,590 to the Master Artists as detailed
in letter dated
#14 Authorized Division of Arts to award FY 2009 Arts in
Education grants totaling $19,010 to the organizations as detailed in letter
dated
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#15 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea Authorized the request of the Division of Pesticide
Control to enter into a grant agreement with Lamprey River Watershed
Association Inc., for the control and eradication of Japanese Knotweed project
in the amount of $12,505. Effective upon G&C approval through
ATTORNEY GENERAL – DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#16 Authorized to enter into subgrants
with the agencies as detailed in letter dated
#17 Authorized to amend a contract with Attorney Kathryn Bradley, Bow, NH (previously amended by G&C on 6-25-08, item #77), for legal services to assist the Secretary of State’s Office in implementing provisions of the Help America Vote Act and also to assist the Attorney General’s Office with providing legal services to the NH Board of Medicine, by increasing the amount by $16,872 from $36,440 to $53,312 and by extending the end date from December 31, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer from other agencies (federal).
#17A Authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the
Land & Community Heritage Investment Program for the purpose of providing
professional legal assistance and representation to the Authority to the extent
outlined in the memorandum, and to accept and expend $5,000 from LCHIP for the purposes of providing these legal
services. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#17B Authorized to appoint Lauren J. Noether as a Senior Assistant
Attorney General at a salary level of $80,497.70. Effective upon G&C approval through
#17C Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the NH Department of
Safety, in the amount of $511,709, to support J-ONE related activities. Effective upon G&C approval through
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#18 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea,
seconded by Councilor Burton Authorized the request to expend available federal
funds payable to US Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service,
for reimbursement of VETS facilities and administrative support costs incurred
in the operation of the VETS state office, Concord, NH, for a total of
$82,500. Effective
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#19 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea,
seconded by Councilor Burton Authorized the request to enter into a contract
with Jungle Jims, Epsom, NH, to provide snow and ice
removal services at various Liquor Commission locations throughout NH for a
total price of $45,500. Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#20 Authorized to grant an annual salary increment to Brad
Simpkins, Interim Director, from Salary Group GG,
Step 2 ($73,158) to Salary Group GG, Step 3
($77,400), effective
#21 Authorized Division of Travel and
Tourism Development to enter into a sole
source contract with Yankee Publishing of Dublin Inc.,
#22 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain
Ski Area to enter into a sole source lease
agreement with Concord Commercial a division of Alter Moneta Corporation,
Duluth, GA, for four Prinoth snow groomers in the
amount of $247,020.86. Effective
#22A Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant to
Leadership Teacher, Bow, NH, in the amount of $10,000 for a website
project. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#22B Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a
contract with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to continue
the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southwest NH in the amount
of $7,500. (2)Further Authorized
payment of $6,750. Effective upon G&C approval through
#22C Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant to
the NH International Trade Association, Portsmouth, NH, in the amount of
$12,000 for a marketing initiative for NH’s businesses. Effective upon G&C approval through
#22D Authorized Trails Bureau to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with T. R. Dillon Logging Inc., Anson,
ME, to provide snowmobile access on their property in the amount of $2,525. Effective
#22E Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to amend G&C item #109, approved on 6-25-08, to correct the
payment schedule of annual payment of principal and interest to commence on
July 1, 2011 rather than on July 1, 2010, by entering into a Promissory Note
with the Trustees of Dartmouth College in the amount of $2,123,584.90, for the
purchase of 8.176 acres, more or less with the building thereon located at the
summit of Mount Washington State park from the Trustees of Dartmouth
College. 100%
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#23 Authorized to enter into a contract with Douglas Mund d/b/a Douglas Mund Design
Group of
#24 Authorized to provide a cost-share to Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and
#25 Authorized to accept fee simple interest in 1.5 acres at
Robb Reservoir, including the dam and all water rights, in the Town of
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#26 Authorized to enter Alan Kjellander
into an educational tuition agreement with
#27 Authorized to enter Timothy Pelletier into an educational
tuition agreement with
#28 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with Sanborn, Head and Associates Inc., Concord, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item
#122), to continue oversight of the cleanup of three contaminated sites
(Pelham, Nashua, and Gilford), by increasing the amount by $400,000 from
$1,964,262 to $2,364,262. Effective upon G&C approval through
#29 Authorized to enter into grant agreements with the City of
#30 Authorized to enter into a retroactive grant agreements with the entities as detailed in
letter dated
#31 Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Jeffrey H. Taylor & Associates Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-4-07, item #63A), for facilitation and research services in support of the Salt Reduction Workgroup relative to the I-93 expansion project by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011 from December 31, 2008, and by increasing the amount by $39,000 to $120,800 from $81,800. 100% Interagency Transfer Funds – Highway Funds.
#32 Authorized to enter into an Allonge to Promissory Note and Amendment of Loan Agreement with Pennichuck Water Works Inc., in the amount of $3,000,000. This finalizes the loan amount used to finance improvements to the existing surface water treatment facility. Effective upon G&C approval.
#33 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the Town of
#34 Authorized to enter into an agreement with G&K Services Co,
#35 Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of
#36 Authorized to amend a grant agreement with Blizzard Inc., d/b/a Lakeport Landing Marina, Laconia, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-4-08, item #56), for the installation of a boat sewage pumpout station by extending the completion date to May 1, 2009 from December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#37 Authorized to amend an agreement with the Town of
#38 Authorized to amend an agreement with the Piscataquog Land Conservancy, New Boston, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-23-05, item #51), for the Lake Horace Marsh Restoration Project by extending the completion date to December 31, 2010 from December 31, 2008, updating the Grantee Name as set forth in sub-paragraph 1.3 of the agreement to Piscataquog Land Conservancy to reflect this organization’s change of legal name, and changing the wording of one of the Tasks within the Scope of Services. 100% Federal Funds.
#39 Authorized to amend a contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 12-11-07, item #49), for operations and maintenance, sampling and analysis and remedy evaluation services at the Kearsarge Metallurgical Corporation Superfund Site, by increasing the value by $109,294 from $3,155,333 to $3,264,627, and by extending the contract completion date from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#40 Authorized to enter into a contract with Cushing & Sons
Drilling,
#41 Authorized to amend a grant agreement with the Town of Hampton, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-4-08, item #59), to establish a nature trail at the Lamprey Ice Pond and conduct an engineering study of a dam on the property, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2009 from December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#42 Authorized Hyland / Jensen Family Trust’s request to
construct a permanent, steel pier leading to a seasonal, aluminum ramp landing
on a seasonal float providing water access on shoreline frontage on the
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Office
of the Commissioner
#43 Authorized with Councilor Hollingworth
and Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to make a one-time payment in the amount of $5,000 to the
Administrative Office of the Courts, Concord, NH, to provide support for a
statewide conference entitled Mental Illness, Substance Abuse and the Criminal
Justice System, Opportunities for Alternative Sentencing, held November 6-7,
2008. Effective retroactive to
#44 Authorized to make an unencumbered payment to the New
England States’ Consortium Systems Organization,
Bureau of Human Resource Management
#45 Authorized to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Nancy Flaherty, Coordinator Catastrophic Illness Program, Division of Elderly & Adult Services in the amount of $2,232.45 to compensate for wages that were not paid for the SFY 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#46 Authorized to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Rita Lamy, Public Health Nurse Coordinator, Division of Children, Youth and Families in the amount of $4,415.85 to compensate for wages that were not paid for the SFY 2008. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
#47 Authorized to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2009 funds to Michael Cassidy, Youth Counselor II, Division of Juvenile Justice in the amount of $1,824 to compensate for wages that were not paid for the SFY 2008. 85% General, 15% Other (out of state revenue) Funds.
Employee Assistance Program
#48 Authorized to provide travel reimbursement for Marie Spink,
Employee Assistance Program Field Representative in the amount of $4.55 for
expenses incurred on
Division of Family Assistance
#49 Authorized to enter Suzette Stratton into a retroactive Educational Tuition
Agreement with
#50 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc.,
Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to
provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty
programs to low-income families in an amount not to exceed $414,946. (2)Further Authorized
an advance payment of $63,985. Effective upon G&C approval through
#51 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program
Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the
Community Services Block Grant to provide nutritional services, community based
services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in an amount not to
exceed $460,985. (2)Further Authorized an advance payment of $72,840. Effective upon G&C approval through
#52 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc.,
Berlin, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to
provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty
programs to low-income families in an amount not to exceed $638,775. (2)Further Authorized
an advance payment of $100,932. Effective upon G&C approval through
#53 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester,
NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to provide
nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty programs to
low-income families in an amount not to exceed $999,642. (2)Further Authorized
an advance payment of $146,891. Effective upon G&C approval through
#54 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc.,
Portsmouth, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant
to provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty
programs to low-income families in an amount not to exceed $516,023. (2)Further Authorized
an advance payment of $81,536. Effective upon G&C approval through
#55 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action
Committee Inc., Dover, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services
Block Grant to provide nutritional services, community based services and
anti-poverty programs to low-income families in an amount not to exceed
$385,266. (2)Further Authorized
an advance payment of $60,875. Effective upon G&C approval through
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#56 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Pastoral
Counseling Services Inc.,
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#57 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with FOX Systems Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (previously amended by G&C on 12-11-07, item #60), for quality assurance services for the State’s Medicaid Management Information System , by increasing the amount by $787,725 from $4,471,470 to $5,259,195, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2008 to June 30, 2010. 90% Federal (Medicaid), 10% State General Funds.
Division of Community Based Care Services
#58 Authorized Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, Alcohol and
Other Drug Prevention Section to enter into an agreement with Nancy T. Mihevc d/b/a The Research Group, Florence, MA, to provide
questionnaire printing, scanning and delivery of a clean data set for the NH
Youth Risk Behavior Survey in an amount not to exceed $45,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
Bureau of Developmental Services
#59 Authorized Special Medical Services Section to amend an
agreement with the Trustees of Dartmouth College, through the Hood Center for
Children and Families, Lebanon, NH (previously approved by G&C
on 6-4-08, item #105), to exclude administration and management of the Partners
In Health Program from the Hood Center for Children and Families to the Special
Medical Services Section, by decreasing the price amount by $158,618 from
$848,618 to $690,000. Effective
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#60 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Ossipee Concerned Citizens
Inc., Center Ossipee, NH, (previously amended by G&C on
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#61 Authorized to retroactively
award six grants totaling $238,538 for the provision of Title I programs to
the agencies as detailed in letter dated
#62 Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of
$15,686 in SFY 2009 from the Department of Education,
through a grant entitled DCYF Title I, to be used to
support Title I program activities. Effective retroactive to
#63 Authorized to retroactively
reimburse the individuals, as detailed in letter dated
Division of Public Health Services
#64 Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics,
Communicable Disease Section, to enter into a sole source agreement with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Office of
Sponsored Projects, Hanover, NH, to conduct and evaluate a pandemic influenza
planning demonstration project in an amount not to exceed $848,664. Effective upon G&C approval through
#65 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services to enter into a
memorandum of agreement with the Department of Education for the purpose of
defining the terms of collaboration in administering the Youth Risk Behavior
Survey. (2)Further Authorized
Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Section, Tobacco
Prevention and Control Program to accept and expend other funds in the amount
of $15,000 from the DOE to fund the 2009 Youth Risk
Behavior Survey. Effective upon G&C approval through
#66 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton Authorized the
request to enter into a contract with Kang Company Inc.,
BOARD OF PHARMACY
#67 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea Authorized the request to enter into a contract with
the NH PharmAssist Foundation, Manchester, NH, for
the administration of a peer assistance program for the identification of and
development of a treatment plan for impaired pharmacists in the amount of
$6,500. Effective
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#68 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek Authorized the
request to enter into a contract with Quality Behavior Solutions Inc.,
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
#69 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Hollingworth Authorized the
request to budget and expend new grants funds in the amount of $330,000 from
the US Department of Education to increase aspirations and access to
postsecondary education for NH students.
Effective upon G&C
approval through
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#70 Authorized to accept, budget and expend additional grant
funds received in the amount of $617,338.62 from the US Department of
Education, for the NH RESPONDS – Personal Development for Excellence in
Education Grant, to provide recruitment, retention, and professional development
activities for education personnel in Special Education. Effective upon G&C approval through
#71 Authorized to amend a contract with Hezel Associates LLC, Syracuse, NY (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-08, item #75), to continue the external evaluation of the NH Reading First Program, and to include an additional and final round of date collection and interpretation as required for the completion of this project by the US Department of Education, by increasing the amount by $20,000 from $272,402 to $292,402, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to provide payment for services rendered and approved, and Authorized the waiver of the 25% withholding provision. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
#72 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea Authorized the
request Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a
grant agreement with Southern NH Planning Commission, Manchester, NH, for the
purpose of facilitating the preparation of a local hazard mitigation plan in
the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#73 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #18364 Computer System Technician, labor grade 19, to an Audit Supervisor II, labor grade 20 in the Division of Operations, Bureau of Turnpikes. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#74 Authorized to amend a contract with The Initiative for a 20/20 Vision for Concord d/b/a Concord 20/20, Concord, NH (previously amended by G&C on 11-15-06, item #164), for transportation planning and projects in the Concord NH area, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2010 from December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#75 Authorized Bureau of Finance and
Contracts to pay Small Claim for individual amounts less than $600. Effective upon G&C approval through
#76 Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an
agreement with the State of
#77 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an
agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin
Inc.,
#78 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Edwards and Kelcey, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-26-02, item #148), for the final design of the replacement of a bridge carrying NH 9 over the B&M Railroad in the City of Dover, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009.
#79 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to quitclaim to the Town
of
#80 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners
$1,092,145.70 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater
than $5,000 for the period extending from
#81 Authorized Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into
an agreement with three firms: John Turner Consulting Inc., Dover, NH; R.W.
Gillespie & Associates Inc., Saco, ME; Greenman-Pedersen
Inc., Nashua, NH, for the purpose of providing materials testing and
construction inspection services not to exceed $400,000, $300,000 and
$200,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
LATE ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
A Authorized Central Mailing Distribution to enter into a service contract with NH Mailing Services, Concord, NH, for presort mailing services for the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. 100% Agency Income-Mixed.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
B Authorized an annual salary step increase for Kevin P. O’Brien (position #9U539) from GG, step 3 ($77,400) to Grade GG, step 4 ($81,642). Effective December 18, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
C Authorized to enter into a short-term License for use of Premises with the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness, Concord, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.
The Honorable Board then Adjourned at 11:45 a.m.