GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, accepted
the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli approved the appointment of several persons
nominated for Civil Commissions from the
The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
The Following state representative-elect was sworn into office by the Governor and Executive Council:
Jim Aguiar, d, Campton (
Grafton County District 6 (Campton, Ellsworth, Orford, Rumney, Wentworth)
The Governor and Executive Council issued a precept calling for a special election to fill the vacancy for state representative in Rockingham County District 9. (Epping & Fremont)
The filing period will be from
The primary election will be held on
The Special election will be held on
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and Council accepted the following with regret:
Department
of Justice
Deputy
Attorney General
Michael
A. Delaney,
Midwifery
Council
Carol
Leonard, Hopkinton Effective:
Regional
Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees
(Law
Enforcement)
Eve
E. Eisenbise, Hooksett Effective:
University
System of NH Board of Trustees
Debra
B. Miller
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and
Council confirmed the following:
Health
Services Planning and Review Board
(Consumer)
John
R. Stanton,
Reappointment Term:
Health
Services Planning and Review Board
(Consumer)
Katherine
W. Wheeler,
Reappointment Term:
NH
Commission for Human Rights
Deborah
R. Reynolds,
Succeeding: Nancy Allen,
Board
of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Nominated
by the NH Association for the Deaf
Lori
A. McLaren, Pembroke Effective:
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Men – Councilor
Joseph
H. Mastromarino, MD, Hampton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Midwifery
Council
(Public
Member)
Tracy
Nudd-Homeyer,
Succeeding:
Midwifery
Council
Monica
Stevens, Colebrook Effective:
Reappointment
Term:
Poet
Laureate
Patricia
Fargnoli, Walpole Effective:
Succeeding: Cynthia Huntington,
Regional
Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees
Lori
Hitchcock,
Vacancy Term:
Richard
C. Jackson,
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Education)
Katharine
Eneguess, Jaffrey Effective:
Succeeding: William R. Peterson,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Camping)
Crosby
Peck, Lancaster Effective:
Succeeding: Ronald Brown, Twin Mountain Term: set
pursuant to RSA 4:4
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Member-at-large)
Judi
Window,
Succeeding: Timothy Bechert, Bedford Term: set
pursuant to RSA 4:4
Waste
Management Council
(Public
Health Expert)
Michael
Blayney, Grantham Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Wetlands
Council
Nominated
by the NH Audubon/NH Society for the Protection of Forests
Thomas
G. Chrisenton, Lyndeborough Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Wetlands
Council
Nominated
by the NH Marine Trades Association
Paul
Goodwin, Gilford Effective:
Succeeding: Glenn Normandeau,
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Air
Resources Council
(Environmental
Interests)
Georgia
Murray, Conway Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Charles Niebling, Boscawen Term:
Advisory
Panel on Cancer and Chronic Diseases
Margaret
B. Duffy, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Panel on Cancer and Chronic Diseases
(
Andrea
K. Grevior,
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Panel on Cancer and Chronic Diseases
(
Claudette
L. Mahar, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Panel on Cancer and Chronic Diseases
(American
Heart Association)
Nancy
Pederzini, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Peter Klementowicz,
Advisory
Panel on Cancer and Chronic Diseases
(NH
Lung Associtiaon)
Diane
Smogor, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Conservation Committee
(Belknap/Carroll
Counties)
Kenneth
N. Kettenring, New Hampton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Edward Person, Moultonborough Term:
Board
of Licensed Dietitians
Susan
D. Engle, Stratham Effective: Upon
confirmation
ucceeding: Jil F. Shangraw, Lebanon Term:
Board
of Licensed Dietitians
Ellen
R. Lewis, Enfield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Collette Janson-Sand, Rollinsford Term:
Joint
Promotional Program Screening Committee
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
George
C. Pappas, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
NH
Land and Community Heritage Authority: Executive Director
Nominated
by the NH Land & Community Heritage Authority Board of Directors
Rachel
Rouillard, Durham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Midwifery
Council
Adrian
E. Feldhusen, New Ipswich Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Carol Leonard, Hopkinton (resigned) Term:
Pre-Engineering
Technology Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
Daniel
W. Caron, Melvin Village Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Pre-Engineering
Technology Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
Walter
Zanchuk, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
Nominated
by the Granite State Hydropower Association, Inc.
William
Heinz, Boscawen Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: George Lagasse,
Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court
Gary
E. Hicks, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Joseph P. Nadeau,
University
System of NH Board of Trustees
Henry
B. Stebbins, Amherst Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Debra Miller,
Waste
Management Council
(Public
Member)
G.
Bradley Richards, Rye Beach Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Waste
Management Council
Nominated
by the Association of Conservation Commissions
(Local
Conservation Commission Member)
Duncan
Watson, Drewsville Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaudling,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli and further on a
roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes,
Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes,
and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, Authorized to hold a Public
Hearing with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the
Business Finance Authority for Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
located in Concord, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA
162-I:9 to determine the financing will serve a public
use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.
Extract from the
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Governor and Council Held
in the State House,
At
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A RESOLUTION UNDER
RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,668,000 REVENUE BONDS BY
THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE A
COMMERCIAL FACILITY FOR GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
IN
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 commercial facility for Goodwill Industries of Northern New England (the “Borrower”), in Concord, New Hampshire, by the Authority’s issuance of up to $2,668,000 in 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 or refinanced with the proceeds of the Bonds consists of: (i) the acquisition of certain real property generally described as the commercial facility located at 204 Loudon Road, Concord, New Hampshire and improvements thereon (the “Project”); and (ii) the payment of certain closing costs (collectively, the “Facility”). The Facility is within the definition of “Commercial 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
(b) General Findings.
(1) The acquisition of the Facility (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 Mortgage and Trust Agreement and the Bond Purchase 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:
#2 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll
call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes,
Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes,
and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, Authorized to hold a Public
Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Monadnock
Economic Development Corporation located in Keene, NH. Action will authorize 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
STATE HOUSE,
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At
approximately
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A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN
UNDER RSA
162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF
THE STATE OF
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor
and Council") of the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have
received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the
"Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council
make certain findings and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect
to a loan by the Authority to Monadnock Economic
Development Corporation (the "Borrower") in the original principal
amount of up to $240,000 to provide financing to assist the Borrower in
refinancing an existing mortgage loan and provide funds to pay off existing
payables. (the "Loan")
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to authorize and approve the
Loan by the Authority upon the making of specific findings after public
hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council will receive all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed Loan by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this Resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
resolved that:
1. Findings and Determination. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, after a public hearing, the
Governor and Council find:
a. Special Findings.
(i) The Loan in
consistent with local or regional development plans or policies.
b. General Findings.
(i) The Loan that the Authority has
proposed will serve a public use and provide a public benefit.
(ii) The
Loan that the Authority has proposed is within the policy of, and the authority
conferred, by RSA Chapter 162-A.
(iii)
The Loan that the Authority has
proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of
the State and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the
general welfare of the State's citizens.
(iv) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will promote
the orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment
opportunities, or protect the physical environment.
2. Approval.
Governor and Council approve the Loan by the Authority as recommended by the
Authority and authorize the Authority to cause the execution and delivery of
the loan documents substantially in the form submitted to Governor and Council
and to take such further action as the act with respect to the transaction as
may be required.
3. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed and agreed to
#3 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Pignatelli and further on a roll call vote
as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor
Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and
Councilor Pignatelli – yes, Authorized to hold a Public
Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a
with respect to a loan from Passumpsic Savings Bank
and Currier Trucking Corporation and Currier RV Center, Inc. in Gorham, New
Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18
to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and
is within the policy and authority of the Act.
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
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At approximately 11:33 a.m.,
the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the award
of a State guarantee under the Working Capital Line of Credit Guarantee Program
of the Business Finance Authority in connection with a loan to be made by Passumpsic Savings Bank to Currier Trucking Corporation and
Currier RV, Inc, and declared that the public hearing on the subject had
commenced. He said that he and the
members of the Council had received written material from the Authority with
respect to the proposed loans and State guarantee. The Governor then said that the meeting would
hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject and introduced Michael Donahue,
Senior Credit Officer of the Authority who briefly explained the project. The
Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked
whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Burton
introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13 WITH RESPECT TO A LOAN FROM PASSUMPSIC SAVINGS BANK TO
CURRIER TRUCKING CORPORATION AND CURRIER RV, INC.," and moved its
adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Pignatelli. There being no discussion, the Governor
called for a vote on the motion. Those
voting in favor were: the Governor and
Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin, Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli;
those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and those voting against were Councilor(s):
None. The Governor declared that the
resolution was passed.
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A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18
AWARDING A
STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13-a
WITH RESPECT
TO LOANS FROM
PASSUMPSIC SAVINGS BANK TO
CURRIER TRUCKING
CORPORATION AND CURRIER RV CENTER, INC.
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire
(the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of
the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written
recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and
determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the award of a
guarantee of the Authority in an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of
the principal amount of loans up to
$370,000 from Passumpsic Savings Bank to Currier
Trucking Corporation and Currier RV Center, Inc. pursuant to RSA 162-A:13-a
(the Working Capital Loan Guarantee Program or the "WAG Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee
would require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an
amount not to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the proposed financing;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to award the recommended guarantee
upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed award of the Authority's guarantee which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED
THAT:
1. Findings and Determinations. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing,
the Governor and Council find:
(a) Special Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will contribute significantly to the success
of the financing.
(ii) Reasonable and appropriate measures
have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the Authority and to ensure
that any private benefit from the award of the guarantee will be only
incidental to the public purpose served thereby.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public
benefit.
(ii) The award of the guarantee as
proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter
162-A.
(iii)
The award of the guarantee as
proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of
the state and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the
general welfare of the state's citizens.
(iv) The award
of the guarantee as proposed will promote the orderly development of business
activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the
physical environment.
2. Approval.
The Governor and Council approve the Authority's taking such further
action under the Act with respect to the award of the guarantee as may be
required and authorize the Authority to take such further action with respect
to such proposed execution as is necessary and appropriate to carry out the
proposed transaction.
3. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed
and Agreed to
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#4 Authorize
to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $18,854 from the US
Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families for the Residential Energy Assistance Challenge Options Program. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#5 Authorize
to enter into a contract with Northern Comfort Diagnostics,
#6 Authorize
to amend the Fuel Assistance Program contract with Strafford County Community
Action Committee, Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05,
item #10), by increasing the amount from $1,008,071 by $433,754 to an amount
not to exceed $1,441,825. 100% Federal Funds.
#7 Authorize
to amend the Fuel Assistance Program contract with Tri-County Community Action
Program, Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-5-05, item
#1), by increasing the amount from $2,295,580 by $1,005,793 to an amount not to
exceed $3,301,373. 100% Federal Funds.
#8 Authorize
to amend the Fuel Assistance Program contract with Southwestern Community
Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item
#14), by increasing the amount from $1,227,396 by $528,079 to an amount not to
exceed $1,755,475. 100% Federal Funds.
#9 Authorize
to amend the Fuel Assistance Program contract with Southern NH Services Inc.,
Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #13), by
increasing the amount from $3,391,250 by $1,505,777 to an amount not to exceed
$4,897,027. 100% Federal Funds.
#10 Authorize
to amend the Fuel Assistance Program contract with Rockingham Community Action
Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #12), by
increasing the amount from $1,365,422 by $591,042 to an amount not to exceed
$1,956,464. 100% Federal Funds.
#11 Authorize
to amend the Fuel Assistance Program contract with Community Action Program
Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 9-21-05, item #11), by increasing the amount from $1,712,279 by $745,639 to
an amount not to exceed $2,457,918. 100% Federal Funds.
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
#11A The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton
authorized the request of the Disability’s
Client Assistance Program to enter Pamela Prescott into a retroactive educational tuition agreement with Granite State
College, Concord, NH, for the course entitled “Introduction to Sociology” from
September 10, 2005 through December 11, 2005, and to pay said costs in the
amount of $780. 100% Federal Funds.