GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton, accepted
the minutes of
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
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,
Reappointment Term:
Agriculture
Lands Preservation Committee
Jay
D. Waldner, Jr.,
Reappointment Term:
Business
Finance Authority
Dick
Anagnost, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Business
Finance Authority
Edward
Caron, Hudson Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Community
Development Finance Authority
(Small
Business)
Benoit
Lamontagne, Colebrook Effective:
Succeeding: Donald R. Jutton, Sr., Moultonborough
(resigned) Term:
Commissioner:
Department of Corrections
William
L. Wrenn, Hampton Effective:
Succeeding: Stephen J. Curry,
Salary: LL - $101, 303
Justice:
Edward
J. Burke, Keene Effective:
Vacancy Term: Until 70 years of age
Board
of Hearing Care Providers
(Hearing
Aid Dealer)
David
Dachowski, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Optometry
Denis
Allard, OD,
Succeeding: Katherine Zagroba, Bow (reached term limit) Term:
Public
Utilities Commission
Succeeding:
Michael Harrington, Strafford Term:
Salary:
JJ, Step 3: $86,316
State
Radiation Advisory Committee
Francis
H. LaBranche, Jr., DDS,
Reappointment Term:
Regional
Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees
Stephen
W. Guyer, Gilford Effective:
Succeeding: William R. Grimm,
Traffic
Safety Commission
Thomas
Wolkowski,
Succeeding: Susan Wante,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Transportation)
Colette
Crisp,
Succeeding: William Best,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Lodging)
Scott
Labnon, Gorham Effective:
Reappointment Term:
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:
Vacancy Term:
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Attractions)
James
S. Morash, Meredith Effective:
Succeeding: Richard Hamilton,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Environment
and Wildlife)
Adair
D. Mulligan,
Succeeding: Richard Ober, Hillsborough (reached term
limit) Term:
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Food
and Beverage)
Scott
G. Rice,
Vacancy Term:
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Chambers
of Commerce)
Timothy
Sink,
Succeeding:
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Recreation)
Benjamin
E. Wilcox,
Succeeding: Alice Pearce,
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
(Culture,
Arts and History)
Succeeding: Marjorie Hubbard,
University
System of
Anne
M. Sprague,
Succeeding:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Health
Services Planning and Review Board
(Consumer)
John
R. Stanton, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Health
Services Planning and Review Board
(Consumer)
Katherine
W. Wheeler, Durham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
NH
Commission for Human Rights
Deborah
R. Reynolds, Plymouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
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: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Commission on the Status of Men
Joseph
H. Mastromarino, MD, Hampton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Midwifery
Council
(Public
Member)
Tracy
Nudd-Homeyer, Newport Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Midwifery
Council
Monica
Stevens, Colebrook Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment
Term:
Poet
Laureate
Patricia
Fargnoli, Walpole Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Cynthia Huntington,
Regional
Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees
Lori
Hitchcock, Nottingham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 2 yrs from confirmation
Richard
C. Jackson, Rochester Effective: Upon
confirmation
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: Upon
confirmation
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, Lancester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Ronald Brown,
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,
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: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Wetlands
Council
Nominated
by the NH Marine Trades Association
Paul
Goodwin, Gilford Effective: Upon confirmation
Succeeding: Glenn Normandeau,
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
Extract from the
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Governor and Council Held
AT THE
At
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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
(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
#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
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
#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,
#10 Authorized to accept and expend monetary contributions
received during the period of
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
#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.,
#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
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
#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
#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
#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
#22 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $10,000 to the Town of
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
#25 NOT USED
#26 Authorized to enter into sub-grants, as detailed
in letter dated
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,
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
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
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
#32 Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Pelmac Industries, Inc., for the installation of a
protective signaling system at NHES’s
#33 Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Northern
Paving & Construction Co., Inc., for snow plowing and removal services at NHES’s
#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
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
#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,
#39 Authorized to enter into a contract with The Way Home,
Inc.,
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
#41 Authorized to enter into a Challenge Cost-Share Agreement
with the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service,
#42 Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement
with the
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#43 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to reclassify vacant position #42590 from Forest Ranger IV, salary grade 19, to Land Agent, salary grade 22. 100% Other Funds.
#44 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to
award a grant to the Greater Laconia/Weirs Beach Chamber of Commerce for the
2006 Visitor Guide in the amount of $5,000; and a grant to Ski NH for the
2005/06 Marketing Programs in the amount of $5,000, under the Joint Promotional
Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#45 Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant pursuant to RSA 162-O:3,III, State Jobs Grant program to MCNE Masons, LLC of Claremont, NH, in the amount of $11,500. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#46 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to
award a grant to the Greater Laconia/Weirs Beach Chamber of Commerce for 2006
Rack Card/Web Promotion in the amount of $11,951.08; a grant to Meredith Area
Chamber of Commerce for 2006 Marketing Program in the amount of $16,712.75; and
a grant to Monadnock Travel Council for 2006
Promotional Campaign in the amount of $7,395, under the Joint Promotional
Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#47 Authorized a step increase in
salary for Anthony Giunta, Director, Waste Management
Division, to Group HH, Step 4, $81,622.
Effective
#48 Authorized to accept and expend $197,650 in federal funds
from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the federal fiscal year 2005
Exchange Network Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through
#49 Authorized to budge and expend
prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $33,977 for fiscal year 2006
and $70,672 for fiscal year 2007 to fund the new temporary position. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#50 Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Eastern Pipe Services, Inc., (previously approved by G&C on 10-5-05, item #61), for videotape inspection services at five flood control dams, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2005 from October 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.
#51 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the City of
#52 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the
#53 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of
Rye, NH, for storm drainage system mapping, in the amount of $3,300. (2)Further Authorized to
enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Rye, NH, for illicit sewage discharge
detection and elimination, in the amount of $3,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#54 Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the
Town of Kingston, NH, for the closure of the Town of
#55 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of
Dover, NH, to conduct a citywide pet waste pollution reduction education
program, in the amount of $7,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#56 Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $3,888,299 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#57 Authorized to amend a Water Supply Land Grant to the Emerald Lake Village District, Hillsboro, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #59), to purchase a piece of property in a source water protection area to protect water supply land, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2006 from December 31, 2005.
#58 Authorized to amend a Water Supply Land Grant to the Orford Village District, Orford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #61), to purchase a piece of property in a source water protection area to protect water supply land, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2006 from December 31, 2005.
#59 Authorized to accept and place on file the 2005 annual report.
#60 Authorized Judson & Susan Pierson’s request to repair an existing full crib supported dock and a full crib supported dock supporting a boathouse, remove the center dock from the boathouse and dredge two rocks from inside the boathouse and lakebed on frontage on property located at Lake Winnisquam in Meredith.
#61 Authorized Stephen Morse’s request to construct a piling pier to be connected to an existing cantilevered pier and breakwater by a walkway in a “U” configuration on frontage on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#62 Authorized to grant an annual
salary increment to Nicholas Toumpas, Deputy
Commissioner, from salary group KK, Step 3 $88,553 to salary group KK, Step 4
$93,472. Effective
#63 Authorized Division of Community Supports, Bureau of
Developmental Services to transfer general funds in the amount of $191,771 to
the Acquired Brain Disorder program from the Designated Receiving Facility to
support the Acquired Brain Disorder Waitlist, and further Authorized to accept
and expend additional federal Medicaid funds in the amount of $191,963. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#64 Authorized to accept and expend additional federal Medicaid
funds in the amount of $1,107,786.18 and private/local funds of $1,106,679.50,
and allocate these funds as detailed in letter dated
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#65 Authorized to reclassify vacant position #12172 Supervisor III, salary grade 23 to Medical Services Technician, salary grade 17.
Office of Operations Support & Program
Integrity
#66 Authorized to reclassify vacant position #18249 Word Processor I, salary grade 9, to License Clerk, salary grade 11.
Division of Public Health Services
#67 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children to accept and
expend federal funds in the amount of $55,246 from the US Department of
Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services to fund the Enhanced Breast Feeding
Counseling Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#68 Authorized Bureau of
Community Health Services, Maternal & Child Health Section to accept and
expend federal funds in the amount of $30,110 from the Department of Health and
Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration to fund the
Abstinence Education program. Effective upon G&C approval through
#69 Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics
to amend an agreement with Scientific Technologies Corporation, Bedford, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 1-26-05, item #54), to provide hosting,
maintenance, and turnover services for the Automated Hospital Emergency
Department Data Pilot Project, by increasing the price limitation by $60,000
from $235,600 to $295,600. Effective upon G&C approval and extending through
Division of Child Support Services
#70 Authorized to enter into an Agreement with
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#71 Authorized to reclassify vacant position #18626 from Chief Psychologist, salary grade 31 to Administrator II, salary grade 29.
Division of Family Assistance
#72 Authorized to reclassify five vacant positions as detailed
in letter dated
#73 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with
NH Employment Security,
Office of the Commissioner
#74 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southern NH
Services Incorporated,
Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services
#75 Authorized to accept and expend Medicaid Federal funds in
the amount of $240,000 and county funds in the amount of $118,815 and $118,810,
respectively, for each year of the SFY 2006-2007 biennium for a legislative
increase of the personal needs allowance of nursing home residents. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#76 Authorized to reclassify vacant positions as detailed in
letter dated
#77 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Lakes Region Partnership for Public
Health Inc., NH, to act as fiscal agent for the ServiceLink
Resource Center of Belknap County, and to provide family caregiver supports in
the amount of $238,450.91. Effective
#78 Authorized to amend an agreement with Strafford Network,
Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #357, amended
on 9-3-03, item #119, amended on 10-6-04, item #41A, amended on 6-22-05, item
#194), to continue the ServiceLink Resource Center of
Strafford County and to provide family caregiver supports, by increasing the
contract by $176,952.60 from $553,565.26 to $730,517.86. Effective
#79 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Grafton County Senior Citizen’s Council, Inc., Lebanon,
NH, acting as fiscal agent for ServiceLink of Grafton
County, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #370, amended on
9-3-03, item #112, amended on 6-22-05, item #195), to provide information and
referral services to elderly and chronically ill adults and family caregiver
supports, and to implement the ServiceLink Resource
Center of Grafton County, by increasing the amount by $296,503.26 from
$324,248.32 to $620,751.58. Effective
#80 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties,
Inc., Concord, NH, acting as fiscal agent for ServiceLink
of Merrimack County (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #359,
amended on 9-3-03, item #118, amended on 6-22-05, item #187), to implement the
Merrimack County ServiceLink Resource Center and
provide family caregiver supports, by increasing the amount by $229,702.60 from
$250,565.26 to $480,268.86. Effective
#81 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with County of Belknap, Belknap County Nursing Home,
Laconia, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, item #121, amended on
8-18-04, item #95, amended on 6-22-05, item #176), to continue Home and
Community Based Care for the Elderly and Chronically Ill eligibility and
service plan services and long term care assessment and counseling services to
Medicaid applicants to nursing facilities in Belknap County, by increasing the
amount by $63,000 from $90,000 to $153,000.
Effective
#82 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH,
acting as fiscal agent for ServiceLink of Coos
County, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #367, amended on
9-3-03, item #113, amended on 6-22-05, item #191), to provide information and
referral services to elderly and chronically ill adults and family caregiver
supports, and to implement the ServiceLink Resource
Center of Coos County, by increasing the amount by $207,202.60 from $250,565.26
to $457,767.86. Effective
#83 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, acting as
fiscal agent for ServiceLink of Hillsborough County
(previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #368, amended on 9-3-03, item
#117, amended on 6-22-05, item #188), to implement the Hillsborough County ServiceLink Resource Center and provide family caregiver
supports, by increasing the amount by $411,104.57 from $451,614.46 to
$862,719.03. Effective
#84 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Monadnock Collaborative,
Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #369, amended on
9-3-03, item #110, amended on 6-22-05, item #196), to implement the ServiceLink Resource Center of the Monadnock
Region and provide family caregiver supports in Cheshire County and portions of
Hillsborough County, by increasing the amount by $229,702.60 from $250,565.26
to $480,267.86. Effective
#85 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Carroll County Health & Home Care Services, Chocorua, NH, acting as fiscal agent for Carroll County ServiceLink, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03,
item #356, amended on 9-3-03, item #115, amended on 6-22-05, item #192), to
provide information and referral services to elderly and chronically ill adults
and family caregiver supports, and to implement the ServiceLink
Resource Center of Carroll County, by increasing the amount by $207,202.60 from
$250,565.26 to $457,767.86. Effective
#86 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH,
acting as fiscal agent for ServiceLink of Sullivan
County, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #371, amended on
9-3-03, item #116, amended on 6-22-05, item #189), to provide information and
referral services to elderly and chronically ill adults and family caregiver
supports, and to implement the ServiceLink Resource
Center of Sullivan County, by increasing the amount by $207,202.60 from
$250,565.26 to $457,767.86. Effective
#87 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Crotched Mountain Community Care Inc., Portsmouth,
NH, acting as fiscal agent for ServiceLink of
Rockingham County, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #365,
amended on 9-3-03, item #114, amended on 6-22-05, item #190), to provide
information and referral services to elderly and chronically ill adults and
family caregiver supports, and to implement the ServiceLink
Resource Center of Rockingham County, by increasing the amount by $326,053.92
from $372,931.38 to $698.985.30.
Effective
NH
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#88 Authorized to reclassify vacant position #9T006 Plant Maintenance Engineer V, labor grade 30 to Civil Engineer VI (Director of Capital Planning & Development), labor grade 32.
#89 Authorized NHCTC Stratham to enter into an agreement with LandCare Associates Inc., Durham, NH, for the purpose of
removing snow at the Pease Education & Training Center in the amount of
$44,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
NH LOTTERY COMMISSION
#90 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the
request to amend a contract with Griffin Bodi &
Krause Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#91 Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Communications,
and Management, Bureau of Emergency Management to accept and expend Emergency
Assistance funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#92 Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend a
$986,643 grant from the US Department of Justice, Grants Administration, Law
Enforcement Technology, to provide the State with the ability to continue
implementing and expanding the primary principals and philosophy of
“LAWNET”. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#93 Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend a
$986,643 grant from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
called “Operation Street Sweeper”, to partner with local law enforcement to
address gang and drug related problems. Effective upon G&C approval through
#94 Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Communications
and Management, Bureau of Emergency Management to hold a workshop titled
“Disaster-Resistant Jobs Training” on December 13-14, 2005 at the Wynwood Hotel & Suites, Portsmouth, NH, for a total
cost not to exceed $5,108.58. (2)Further
Authorized a contract with Wynwood
Hotel & Suites,
#95 Authorized Division of State Police to amend a sole source contract with Occupational
Health and Rehabilitation Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide pre-employment physical
exams of law enforcement personnel, by increasing the amount of $2,000 to
$2,500. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#96 Authorized Division of State Police to amend a sole source contract with Psychotherapy
Associates Inc.,
#97 Authorized Division of State
Police and the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with Tony LaBounty Snowplowing of
#98 Authorized Division of Emergency
Services Communication and Management, Bureau of Emergency Management to enter
into a grant agreement with Southwestern Community Services,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#99 Authorized to enter into a contract with
#100 Authorized to enter into a contract with Christina Emery,
sole proprietor, to assist schools in the area of section II-C-School
Empowerment and Excellence, in the amount not to exceed $9,900. (2)Further Authorized payment for services
rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the
contract. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#101 Authorized to enter into a contract with Christine Hayes,
sole proprietor, to assist schools in the area of section II-C-School
Empowerment and Excellence, in the amount not to exceed $9,328. (2)Further Authorized payment for services
rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the
contract. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#102 Authorized to enter into a contract with Polly Armstrong,
sole proprietor, to assist schools in the area of section II-C-School
Empowerment and Excellence, in the amount not to exceed $6,642. (2)Further Authorized payment for services
rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the
contract. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#103 Authorized to enter into a contract with Community &
School Partners, LLC,
#104 Authorized to enter into a contract with the NH Association
of School Principals for the purpose of building the vision for high school
redesign and to communicate and accomplish that vision across the State in the
amount not to exceed $40,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services
rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the
contract. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#105 Authorized to enter into a contract with Bernard R. Davis,
#106 Authorized Bureau of Career Development to enter into a
contract with Courtyard Marriott in
#107 Authorized to grant funds to Southern NH University,
#108 Authorized to enter into a contract with
#109 Authorized to amend a grant with the Institute on Disability, University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, (previously approved by G&C on 1-12-05, item #59), to provide training and services to those who are supporting educationally disabled students who are at risk of school dropout, by increasing the amount from $114,191.41 to $167,954.40 and by extending the end date from December 31, 2005 to September 22, 2006. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the Department of Education. 100% Federal Funds.
#110 Authorized to amend a grant with the Alliance for Community Supports, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-12-05, item #59), to provide training and services to those who are supporting educationally disabled students who are at risk of school dropout, by increasing the amount from $112,292 to $154,068 and by extending the end date from December 31, 2005 to September 22, 2006. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the Department of Education. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#111 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way’s
Contemplated Award List for the period of
#112 Authorized to reclassify position #20291 Automotive Technician, Labor Grade 10 to Machinist, Labor Grade 15. 100% Other Funds.
#113 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to transfer a State owned
utility easement to Public Service Company of NH, City of
#114 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to transfer a State owned
water line easement to the City of Portsmouth Water Department in the Town of
#115 Authorized Bureau of Rail and
Transit to expend an amount not to exceed $40,000 for maintenance and repairs
to active state-owned railroad corridors.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#116 Authorized Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to amend a contract with Capital Alarm Systems of Penacook, NH, to perform emergency repairs caused by lighting strikes and other unanticipated outages, by increasing the contract by $20,000 from $6,4444 to $26,444. 90% Highway, 10% Other Funds.
#117 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Eastern Logging Inc., Merrimack, NH, for debris removal and disposal
within the Cold River and Warren Brook along NH Route 123 in Alstead, Langdon,
and Walpole, on the basis of a low bid of $3,993,000. Effective retroactive to
#118 Authorized Bureau of Construction to retroactively enter into a contract with Bazin
Brothers Trucking, Inc., Westminster, VT, for demolition and removal of the
collapsed bridge that carried NH 123 over the Cold River in the Town of Walpole
on the basis of a low bid of $213,810. Effective upon G&C approval through
#119 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with James S. Piscopo, G.C. Inc., Winnisquam,
NH, for slip-lining existing metal and concrete pipes with new aluminized steel
pipes of varying sizes and lengths, including miscellaneous incidental work
located along Interstates I-89 and I-93 on the basis of a single bid of $879,988.50. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#120 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Alvin J. Coleman & Son, Inc., Conway, NH, for the rehabilitation of a
bridge over Lake Winnisquam and for paving and
drainage improvements on Route 3 in the Towns of Sanbornton, Belmont and Tilton
on the basis of a low bid of $3,443,252.86.
Effective upon G&C approval through
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, Authorized the
requests:
LATE ITEMS
A.
Authorized to enter into a contract with Continental
Paving, Inc. of
NH
B.
TABLED - The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli voted to table to the
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
C. Authorized the New Hampshire
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
to enter into an agreement with ACS State Healthcare, LLC, Atlanta, GA to plan,
design, develop, implement, support maintain and operate a new, updated
Medicaid Management Information System. The initial agreement is for a firm fixed
price of $47,134,331.00 and further provides for an optional two-year extension
at a firm fixed price of $13,726.432.00.
78% Federal Funds 22% General
Funds
Next Governor and
Executive Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned