GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                Hopkinton High School, Hopkinton, New Hampshire

                                                                                December 7, 2005, 10:00 a.m.

 

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

 

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton, accepted the minutes of November 16, 2005.

 

The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the November 16, 2005 meeting. 

 

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

 

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

 

Board of Acupuncture Licensing

(Acupuncturist)

Karla Renaud, Concord                                                                                       Effective:  December 7, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  September 8, 2008

 

Agriculture Lands Preservation Committee

Jay D. Waldner, Jr., Canaan                                                                               Effective:  December 7, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 10, 2008

 

Business Finance Authority

Dick Anagnost, Bedford                                                                                     Effective:  December 7, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  November 3, 2008

 

Business Finance Authority

Edward Caron, Hudson                                                                                       Effective:  December 7, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  November 3, 2008

 

Community Development Finance Authority

(Small Business)

Benoit Lamontagne, Colebrook                                                                         Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Donald R. Jutton, Sr., Moultonborough (resigned)                Term:  July 1, 2008

 

Commissioner: Department of Corrections

William L. Wrenn, Hampton                                                                               Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Stephen J. Curry, Manchester                                                    Term:  October 10, 2009

Salary:  LL - $101, 303

 

Justice: Keene District Court

Edward J. Burke, Keene                                                                                      Effective:  December 7, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  Until 70 years of age

 

Board of Hearing Care Providers

(Hearing Aid Dealer)

David Dachowski, Bedford                                                                                Effective:  December 7, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  April 23, 2007

 

Board of Optometry

Denis Allard, OD, Manchester                                                                          Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Katherine Zagroba, Bow (reached term limit)                          Term:  July 1, 2010

 

Public Utilities Commission

Clifton C. Below, Lebanon                                                                                  Effective: December 7, 2005

Succeeding: Michael Harrington, Strafford                                                     Term: July 1, 2011

Salary: JJ, Step 3: $86,316

 

State Radiation Advisory Committee

Francis H. LaBranche, Jr., DDS, Northfield                                                      Effective:  December 7, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 14, 2009

 

Regional Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees

Stephen W. Guyer, Gilford                                                                                 Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  William R. Grimm, Franklin (resigned)                                       Term:  February 3, 2007

 

Traffic Safety Commission

Thomas Wolkowski, Manchester                                                                     Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Susan Wante, Keene                                                                   Term:  September 16, 2010

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Transportation)

Colette Crisp, Nashua                                                                                         Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  William Best, Portsmouth (reached term limit)                         Term:  December 1, 2008

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Lodging)

Scott Labnon, Gorham                                                                                        Effective:  December 7, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  December 1, 2008

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Rep. Statewide Trade Association)

Katherine J. LaPlante, Pembroke                                                                       Effective:  December 7, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: December 1, 2007

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Attractions)

James S. Morash, Meredith                                                                                Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Richard Hamilton, North Woodstock (reached term limit)     Term: December 1, 2006

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Environment and Wildlife)

Adair D. Mulligan, Lyme Center                                                                        Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Richard Ober, Hillsborough (reached term limit)                     Term:  December 1, 2008

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Food and Beverage)

Scott G. Rice, North Woodstock                                                                       Effective:  December 7, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: December 15, 2006

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Chambers of Commerce)

Timothy Sink, Concord                                                                                       Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Clinton Bean, Grantham (reached term limit)                            Term: December 1, 2006

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Recreation)

Benjamin E. Wilcox, North Conway                                                                  Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Alice Pearce, North Woodstock (reached term limit)             Term:  December 1, 2008

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Culture, Arts and History)

Lawrence Yerdon, Portsmouth                                                                          Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Marjorie Hubbard, New Castle (reached term limit)                Term: December 1, 2007

 

University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees

Anne M. Sprague, Plainfield                                                                              Effective:  December 7, 2005

Succeeding:  Lorraine S. Merrill, Stratham                                                       Term:  June 30 2009

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

Health Services Planning and Review Board

(Consumer)

John R. Stanton, Manchester                                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  April 19, 2008

 

Health Services Planning and Review Board

(Consumer)

Katherine W. Wheeler, Durham                                                                        Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  December 1, 2008

 

NH Commission for Human Rights

Deborah R. Reynolds, Plymouth                                                                       Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Nancy Allen, Canaan                                                                   Term:  November 1, 2010

 

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:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 10, 2008

 

State Commission on the Status of Men

Joseph H. Mastromarino, MD, Hampton                                                         Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  September 1, 2007

 

Midwifery Council

(Public Member)

Tracy Nudd-Homeyer, Newport                                                                        Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Kendall Temper, Contoocook                                                    Term:  September 28, 2009

 

Midwifery Council

Monica Stevens, Colebrook                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  November 10, 2009

 

Poet Laureate

Patricia Fargnoli, Walpole                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Cynthia Huntington, Hanover (resigned)                                Term:  March 22, 2009

 

Regional Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees

Lori Hitchcock, Nottingham                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  2 yrs from confirmation

 

Skyhaven Airport Operation Commission

Richard C. Jackson, Rochester                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 14, 2008

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Education)

Katharine Eneguess, Jaffrey                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  William R. Peterson, Bedford (reached term llimit)  Term:  December 1, 2006

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Camping)

Crosby Peck, Lancester                                                                                      Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Ronald Brown, Twin Mountain                                                 Term:  December 1, 2007

 

Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

(Member-at-large)

Judi Window, Manchester                                                                                 Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Timothy Bechert, Bedford                                                          Term:  December 1, 2007

 

Waste Management Council

(Public Health Expert)

Michael Blayney, Grantham                                                                               Effective:  December 23, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  December 23, 2009

 

Wetlands Council

Nominated by the NH Audubon/NH Society for the Protection of Forests

Thomas G. Chrisenton, Lyndeborough                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 23, 2008

 

Wetlands Council

Nominated by the NH Marine Trades Association

Paul Goodwin, Gilford                                                                                         Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Glenn Normandeau, Portsmouth                                                Term:  October 23, 2008

 

 

 

                                BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1            The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, 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 commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for MRCT Realty Co., LLC located in Raymond, 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 7, 2005
AT THE
HOPKINTON HIGH SCHOOL, CONTOOCOOK, NH

At 10:35 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 for MRCT Realty Co., LLC in Raymond, NH.  He said that he and the members of the Council had received 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, stated that the Authority had approved the financing and recommended that the Governor and Council make the required findings under RSA 162-I:9 and approve the issuance of the Bonds under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code.  He also briefly explained the project, emphasized that the credit of the State was not involved, and indicated that no one had attended a public hearing that had been held earlier that morning at the Business Finance Authority offices.  The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Griffin introduced a resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-i:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,000,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY FOR MRCT REALTY CO. LLC IN RAYMOND, 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 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-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,000,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY FOR MRCT REALTY CO. LLC IN RAYMOND, 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 MRCT Realty Co. LLC (the “Borrower”), in Raymond, New Hampshire, by the Authority’s issuance of up to $2,000,000 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, construction and improving of certain real property generally described as the industrial facility located at 10 Industrial Drive, Raymond, New Hampshire 03077 and improvements thereon (the “Project”); and (ii) the payment of certain closing costs (collectively, the “Facility”).  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”) or will help to protect and enhance the State’s physical environment or will accomplish both purposes.

 

                (b)           General Findings.

 

(1)           The acquisition, construction, and improving of the Facility (the “Project”) and the proposed financing of the Project are feasible.

 

(2)           The Borrower and Guarantor have 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 (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:       

 

 

                COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#2            Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with Rockingham County, Brentwood, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-4-02, item #7, amended on 12-17-03, item #20A, amended on 1-12-05, item #4), to help municipalities solve development problems, by extending the time period to complete the project from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2006.

 

#3            Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-17-03, item #19, amended on 5-4-05, item #2) to help municipalities solve development problems, by extending the time period to complete the project from December 21, 2005 to June 30, 2006.

 

#4            Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with the Town of Winchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-24-04, item #18, amended on 6-22-05, item #3), for the purpose of completing construction site work necessary to allow the development of new elderly housing in Winchester, by increasing the price limitation by $275,000 for a new total of $550,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#5            Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with the City of Claremont, NH (previously approved by G&C on 12-18-03, item #20), to help municipalities solve development problems, by extending the time period to complete the project from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2006.

 

                                OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

#6            The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to pay an unencumbered outstanding invoice with Dell Marketing LP for desktop computers and monitors, from State Fiscal Year 2005 using SFY 2006 funds, in the amount of $4,942.20.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#7            Authorized to budget and expend $2,500 in fiscal year 2005 carry forward funds for the purpose of providing for current expenses and mileage reimbursement for the Commission’s Public Awareness Program.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.

 

#8            Authorized to amend a request to budget and expend FY 2005 federal carry forward funds (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #10) to allow for the best utilization of available funds for the period of G&C approval through June 30, 2006.

 

                                OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#9            Authorized Jerome S. Loring, Belmont, 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. 

 

#10          Authorized to accept and expend monetary contributions received during the period of October 31, 2005 through November 10, 2005 in the amount of $2,693.14 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the betterment of the cemetery. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#11          Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2006 during the month of October.

 

#12          Authorized a list of Governor and Council meeting dates for the period of January through June 2006. 

 

#13          Authorized to accept a donation of goods and services valued at $1,270 from Unitil to retrofit existing light fixtures in Room 304 of the Legislative Office Building in Concord, NH.  The yearly energy savings is estimated to be approximately $300.

 

#14          Authorized to reclassify positions 10231 and 10236 from Systems Development Specialist VI, labor grade 30, to Financial Data Specialist II, labor grade 30, and positions 10248, 10183, 10258, 10265, and 30029 from Systems Development Specialist IV, labor grade 26, to Financial Data Specialist I, labor grade 26.

 

#15          Authorized to reclassify position #40842 Administrative Assistant II, labor grade 19, to Program Specialist III, labor grade 23.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#16          Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Gerard A. Laflamme, Inc., Londonderry, NH, for Generator Installation, State House Complex, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $343,722.

 

#16A      Authorized Division of Personnel to enter into a contract with Employee Benefit Management Inc., to administer a Flexible Spending plan for State Employee in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year for the two-year period running from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007.

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD

#17          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept, account for, hold and distribute the sum of $20,652.33, representing the remainder of the assets of the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact Commission.  (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend $942.05 of the $20,652.33 above, to be used for an agricultural marketing program.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#18          Authorized State Library to establish a Full Time Temporary position for one Library Assistant, labor grade 8.  (2)Further Authorized Division of Library to budget and expend prior year unexpended Library Services Technology Act funds in the amount of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#19          Authorized Division of Arts to award a Community Arts Project Grant and two Community Arts Development Grants, totaling $11,000 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 14, 2005.  100% General Funds. 

 

#20          Authorized Division of Arts to award a Traditional Arts Partnership Initiative Grant in the amount of $5,000 to NH Institute for Furniture Making, Concord, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#21          Authorized Division of Arts to award an Arts in Education grant to the Division for Juvenile Justice Services in the amount of $7,500.  (2)Further Authorized Division of Juvenile Justice Services to accept and expend an Arts in Education grant from the Division of Arts.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#22          Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of $10,000 to the Town of Deerfield.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                TREASURY DEPARTMENT

#23          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $5,846.86 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#24          Authorized to enter into two sub-grants totaling $32,000 to fund programs providing direct services to victims of crime.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#25          NOT USED

 

#26          Authorized  to enter into sub-grants, as detailed in letter dated November 21, 2005, totaling $354,366 from the 2004 Violence Against Women Formula Grant which provides services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes.  Effective January 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants, as detailed in letter dated November 21, 2005, totaling $661,960 from the 2005 Violence Against Women Formula Grant which provides services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes.  Effective January 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#27          Authorized to reclassify vacant position #10954 Insurance Company Examiner I, labor grade 29, to Claims & Hearings Officer, labor grade 26.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#28          Authorized to accept and place on file the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2005.

 

#28A      Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Automation Centre, Tuscon, AZ, to provide maintenance of existing software and assistance in migration to new version of software for an amount not to exceed $24,950.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

#29          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request a renewal of the 25% compensation rate increase of Boiler Inspector, position #10973, labor grade 23, (previously approved by G&C on 9-17-03, item #28), to retain the incumbent in this position.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized a 25% salary enhancement for four new positions; Boiler Inspector, position #43060, labor grade23; Chief Elecator Inspector, position #43059, labor grade 23; and two new Elevator Inspectors, position #41306, labor grade 21, and #10981, labor grade 21, for a two year period.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                LIQUOR COMMISSION

#30          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept and expend Sweepstakes Incentive Award Funds from the Multi-State Lottery Commission, West Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $100.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#31          Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Eckhardt & Johnson Inc., for HVAC and Humidifier maintenance and repair services at NHES’s Concord Administrative and local office locations, for a total amount of $200,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#32          Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Pelmac Industries, Inc., for the installation of a protective signaling system at NHES’s Concord administrative office, for an amount not to exceed $14,760.  Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#33          Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Northern Paving & Construction Co., Inc., for snow plowing and removal services at NHES’s Berlin local office, for a total of $12,100.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#34          Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Gordon T. Burke & Sons, for snow plowing and removal services at NHES’s Conway Local office, for a total of $37,836.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#35          Authorized to reclassify positions #41501 and #40502, from Clinical Mental Health Counselor, labor grade 21, to Senior Psychiatric Social Worker, labor grade 24.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#36          Authorized to reclassify positions #16919 from Building Maintenance Supervisor, labor grade 15 to Plumber Supervisor II, labor grade 17.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#37          Authorized to accept and expend a grant administered through the NH Department of Justice as part of the Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Criminal History Improvement Program in the amount of $300,000, for interfacing the Correctional Information System with other NH criminal justice computer systems.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006.  (2)Further Authorized to amend a contract with Xwave New England, August, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #25A), for software and services to implement a statewide offender management system, by increasing the price limitation from $1,396,000 to $1,703,480, an increase of $307,480.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#38          Authorized to retroactively enter into a memorandum of understanding in the amount of $200,000 with the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Juvenile Justice Services, Manchester, NH, for provision of prescriptions and pharmaceutical consulting services by the NH Department of Corrections to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Juvenile Justice Services.  Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  83.7% General, 16.3% Other Funds. 

 

#39          Authorized to enter into a contract with The Way Home, Inc., Manchester, NH, for the provision of Housing Assistance and Education Services to male and female parolees previously residing in and returning to Manchester, NH under the supervision of the NH Department of Corrections, in the amount of $9,937.50.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#40          Authorized to accept and expend an additional $391,000 in Federal Funds from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to pay for the completion of the Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center at Sandy Point, Stratham, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2007.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#41          Authorized to enter into a Challenge Cost-Share Agreement with the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service, White Mountain National Forest to continue with the development and implementation of a Mountain Safety Program in the White Mountains.  (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend an additional $27,000 from the White Mountain National Forest. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006.