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 Spaulding, 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:
Rockingham County District 9 (Epping, Fremont)
Penn Brown, d, Epping (
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and Council accepted the following with regret:
Joint
Promotional Program Steering Committee
(Chambers of
Commerce)
Joint
Promotional Program Steering Committee
(Skiing)
Dyke
Shaw, Sunapee Effective: Upon
acceptance
Board
of Mental Health Practice
(Public member)
Michael
R. Mortimer, Hollis Effective: Upon
acceptance
Occupational
Therapy Governing Board
(Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Nanci
Sarno Duggan, Atkinson Effective: Upon
acceptance
(Nominated by the NH
State Employees Association)
Dennis
E. Kinnan, Manchester Effective:
Upon acceptance
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and
Council confirmed the following:
Board
of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professionals
(Public
member)
David
M. Pierce, Etna Effective:
Succeeding: Bonnie Wrisley,
Ballot
Law Commission
(Alternate)
Gregory
T. Martin, Keene (d) Effective:
Succeeding: Martin Honigberg,
Enhanced
911 Commission
Nominated
by the
David
R. Caron, Belmont Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Member
of the disabled community)
Deborah
J. McKinney,
Vacancy Term:
Board
of Professional Geologists
(Public
member)
Ronald
E. Cook,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Hearing Care Providers
(Hearing
Aid Dealer)
Herbert
J. Hodgdon II, Epsom Effective:
Succeeding: Stephen Little,
State
Historical Resources Council
(Historic
Preservation)
Nancy
C. Dutton, Wilmot Effective:
Succeeding: Sheryl Hack,
(Private
citizen)
Thomas
R. Horgan, Amherst Effective:
Vacancy Term:
(
Walter
R. Peterson,
Reappointment Term:
Oil
Fund Disbursement Board
(Petroleum
Distributor)
James
E. Robertson, Spofford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Oil
Fund Disbursement Board
(Public
member)
Kevin
A. Sheppard,
Reappointment Term:
Pre-Engineering
Technology Advisory Council
(Superintendent)
Michele
L. Munson,
Succeeding: F. Donald Jones,
Department
of Resources and Economic Development: Commissioner – Councilor Wieczorek voted
no.
George
M. Bald, Somersworth Effective:
Succeeding: Sean O’Kane, Hollis Term:
Salary: KK Maximum $100, 358
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Rep
the NH Municipal Association)
Thomas
W. Sutton, Lincoln Effective:
Reappointment Term:
(Public
member)
Fred
Hochgraf,
Reappointment Term:
Waste
Management Advisory Council
Nominated
by the
Charles
E. Connell, Moultonborough Effective:
Succeeding: Michael Garrity,
Wetlands
Council
Nominated
by the
John
S. Cobb, Woodsville Effective:
Reappointment Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Assessing
Standards Board
(Public
member)
Thomas
N. Thomson, Orford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Elaine Hoiska,
Board
of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics
(
Succeeding: Sylvia Donah, Litchfield (reached term limit) Term:
Dennis
E. Murphy, Jr., Center Harbor Effective: Upon confirmation
Succeeding: Jere A. Peabody,
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Employers/Insurers)
Mary
Ann Ashcroft, Derry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Labor)
Teresa
B. Jones, Dover Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Employer/Insurer)
James
T. Keefe, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Labor)
Leo
D. Kelly, Goffstown Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Labor)
Robert
H. Morneau, Wolfeboro Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Employers/Insurers)
Constance
J. Roy, Wolfeboro Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Mobile
Telecommunications Carriers Industry)
Robert
D. Girard, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 years from confirmation
Equalization
Standards Board
Nominated
by the
George
Maglaras, Dover Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
NH
Commission for Human Rights
Purnell
F. Ross, Jr., Dover Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Joint
Promotional Program Screening Committee
(Chambers
of Commerce)
Nominated
by the
Robin
A. Comstock, Nottingham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Joint
Promotional Program Screening Committee
(Skiing)
Nominated
by the
Andrew
L. Noyes, Franconia Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Dyke Shaw, Sunapee (resigned) Term:
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
(Public
member)
Donald
F. Dickey,
Reappointment Term:
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
(Public
member)
Karen
McCall,
Reappointment Term:
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
(Mental
Health Professional)
I. Terry
Sturke,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Nursing
(LPN)
Christine
M. Naas, Hudson Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
(Law
Enforcement)
Nicholas
J. Halias, Pembroke Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Eve E. Eisenbise, Hooksett (resigned) Term:
Nominated
by the
Germano
Martins, Hooksett Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Dennis E. Kinnan,
Speech
Language Pathology Governing Board
(Public
member)
Mariellen
MacKay, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Miriam Dunn,
Speech
Language Pathology Governing Board
Patricia
Stavolone, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Susan Wright, Strafford (reached term limit) Term:
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
Debra
A. Paul, Londonderry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 years from confirmation
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Person
between 16 and 25/participant in a service program)
Mau-Don
Tran, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Juan Rodriguez,
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by
Councilor Burton and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton –
yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – absent, 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 Sovereign Bank and Royal Window & Door LLC in Portsmouth, New
Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-I: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 11:00 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
Sovereign Bank to Royal Window & Door, LLC 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 Pignatelli 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 SOVEREIGN BANK TO ROYAL WINDOW & DOOR, LLC."
and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Burton. There being no discussion, the Governor
called for a vote on the motion. Those
voting in favor were: . Those voting in favor were: the Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor
Spaulding, Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and
those voting against were Councilor(s): None.
Absent was Councilor Griffin. 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 A LOAN
FROM
SOVEREIGN BANK TO
ROYAL WINDOW & DOOR, LLC.
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 a loan up to $500,000 from Sovereign Bank to Royal
Window & Door, LLC 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 Authorized 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
#2 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek Authorized the request to retroactively amend the Weatherization Assistance Program contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-23-05, item #2), by increasing the contract of $170,869 by $1,680 to an amount not to exceed $172,549. 100% Federal Funds.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#3 Authorized under the provision of
the Community Development Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with
the Town of
#4 Authorized under the provision of
the Community Development Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with
the Town of
#5 Authorized under the provision of the Community
Development Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with the County of
Merrimack, Concord, NH, for the purpose of making the McKenna House emergency
living facility fully ADA compliant and to repair and upgrade some of the
building systems, in the amount of $86,500.
Effective upon G&C approval through
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#6 Authorized to pay an outstanding salary expense from
State Fiscal Year 2005 in the amount of $1,304.25 using SFY 2006 funds. 100% Other Funds.
#6A Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, a sole source retroactive contract with Software House International, Paxton, MA, for software and peripheral services, including support services and maintenance, to sustain day-to-day operational needs of agencies within the State of NH, in the amount of $23,228. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#7 Authorized that Shawn M. O’Brien,
#8 Authorized that Gregory A. Blackwell,
#9 Authorized that Paul M. Kell,
#10 Authorized that Howard J. Landry,
#11 Authorized to accept donations of uniforms, technical
support services, and memorial walkway brick engravings in the amount of
$1,259.46 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the betterment of
the cemetery as detailed in letter dated
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#12 Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $530,000,000 to cover expenditures for the month of March 2006. (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $307,947,705.86 for the month of January and recommends the balance of $172,052,294.14 be lapsed.
#13 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers Authorized for Fiscal Year 2006 during the month of January.
#13A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Royal Electric, Woodsville, NH, for Low Bid Design Build Generator Installation at Troop Stations A, B, C, E and F, for a negotiated lump sum price of $198,742.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#14 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek Authorized the
request to accept, account for, hold and distribute the sum of $95.06,
representing the remainder of the petty cash fund of the Northeast Interstate
Dairy Compact Commission. (2)Further Authorized
to accept and expend $15.86 of the $95.06 above to be used for an agricultural
marketing program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#15 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton Authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $12,883.37 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#16 Authorized Division of Libraries
to award a grant to the NH State Library Summer Reading Experience in the
amount of $5,000. (2)Further Authorized
to accept and expend grants totaling $10,500 from the organizations as detailed
in letter dated
#17 Authorized Division of Arts to award an Organizational
Support Project Planning grant in the amount of $5,400
to Keene State College, Keene. Effective upon G&C approval through
#18 Authorized Division of Arts to award a Community Arts
Project grant in the amount of $2,500 to Artists in
Residence,
#19 Authorized Division of Arts to award a Special Project
Grant in the amount of $5,000 to the Holderness Central School, Holderness,
NH. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#20 Authorized Division of Arts to commission the artists as
detailed in letter dated
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#21 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli voted to deny the petition of Jennifer Rae Hodgdon requesting a pardon hearing for the offenses of Felonious Sexual Assault (3 counts) and Conspiracy. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment.
#22 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli voted to deny the petition of Michael Pessolano requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Felonious Sexual Assault (2 counts). The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment.
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#23 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton Authorized the request to enter into a contractual
sole source agreement with the
Safety & Health Council of Northern New England to conduct the “Operation
Lifesaver” public relations and education campaign in the amount of $12,500. Effective upon G&C
approval through
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#24 FAILED – The
Governor and Council on a show of hands failed
to authorize the request to enter into a contract with Viacom Outdoor,
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#25 Authorized to accept a $5,000 donation from the Great Bay
Stewards,
#26 Authorized to accept an amendment to a conservation
easement acquired in August of 2004 from the Robert C. Potter Trust (previously
approved by G&C on
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#27 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Limerick
Steeplejacks Inc.,
#28 Authorized to retroactively amend an agreement with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, Lowell, MA, (previously approved by G&C On 12-15-04, item #77), for an innovative septage disposal facility demonstration project, by extending the project completion date from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2006.
#29 Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an
aggregate amount of $2,462,380 for water pollution control projects as detailed
in letter dated
#30 Authorized to enter into a grant with the Environmental Careers
Organization Inc.,
#31 Authorized James Piscopo’s
request to construct a permanent crib supported dock on frontage providing two boatslips on
#32 Authorized Norman Ahn’s request to modify existing breakwater by moving breakwater southerly 3 degrees, convert southerly a piling pier to be supported by two cribs and install a seasonal canopy over the middle slip on frontage in Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.
#33 Authorized Mark & Debra O’Connell’s request to fill and replace an existing breakwater with a breakwater in a dog-leg configuration with a gap at the shoreline, a cantilevered pier and two piling piers connected by a cantilevered walkway in an “F” configuration with a seasonal canopy, and two seasonal PWC lifts on frontage on Long Island, Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
#34 Authorized Jeff Christensen’s request to construct a permanent pier to a ramp to a float providing one underside slip on shoreline frontage on Great Bay in Durham.
#35 Authorized Stephanie Lindenthal’s request to construct a pier to a seasonal ramp to a seasonal float providing two slips on the Piscataqua River Back Channel with shoreline frontage in Rye.
#36 Authorized Russell Lyon’s request to construct a permanent pier to a ramp to a float attaching in a T-shape to a float, overall structure length 155’, providing one boat slip on frontage on property located on the Piscataqua River in Dover.
#37 Authorized Leo Bosse’s request to construct a permanent pier to a ramp to a float section connected to a float section in a T-shaped configuration, overall structure length 180’, providing one full slip on frontage on the Piscataqua River in Dover.
#38 Authorized Skiffington
Homes’ request to fill, construct breakwater in a dog-leg configuration with a
gap at the shoreline and a cantilevered walkway and a walkway in a “W”
configuration, repair retaining wall and construct a perched beach with lake
access steps on frontage on
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#39 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to reclassify position #8T029 from Maintenance Mechanic II, salary grade 12 to Plant Maintenance Engineer I, salary grade 17. 100% Other Funds.
#40 Authorized Division of Parks and
Recreation to accept a donation in the amount of $10,000 from Reach the Beach Relay
Inc.,
#41 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Parks and Recreation to
enter into a service agreement with Dan A. Gray, A-1 Enterprises,
NH BOARD OF MEDICINE
#42 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton Authorized the request to accept and place on file the annual report.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Division
for Children, Youth & Families
#43 Authorized to award one
accreditation stipend in the amount of $1,500 for one center based child care
program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#44 Authorized to pay the Joint Commission of Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations,
Glencliff Home for Elderly
#45 Authorized with thanks, to accept monetary donation from
Charles Engle,
Bureau of Developmental Services
#46 Authorized a memorandum of
agreement with the Department of Education, Division of Instruction to support
a co-funded agreement with the Institute on Disability at the
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#47 Authorized a salary increment for Director Virginia O’Brien Irwin from the current unclassified salary grade of GG, step 4 ($76,359) to grade GG, step 5 ($80,376) effective March 17, 2006. 100% General Funds.
#48 Authorized to enter into a contract with Joanna Kister,
#49 Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to
enter into a contract with Jobs for NH Graduates, Manchester, NH, to provide
dropout prevention services in five NH communities in an amount not to exceed
$500,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#49A Authorized to make a sole
source grant to the Institute on Disability,
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
#50 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek Authorized the request to accept a donation of the use of a web-based financial aid management application from the Granite State Management & Resources with an estimated value of $45,000.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#51 Authorized an annual salary step increase for Bruce Cheney from HH, step 4 ($83,256) to HH, step 5 ($87,635) effective February 28, 2006.
#52 Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend a
grant in the amount of $28,496.82 from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled “NH
State Police DWI Patrols” to fund DWI enforcement patrols. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#53 Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Communications and Management, to accept the donation of fifty portable electric generators for emergency use, with a total value of $19,630, from Mr. Guo Xiang Chen, General Manager of the Nantong Anda Power Machinery Co., Ltd., Nantong, China as detailed in letter dated January 27, 2006.
#54 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to reclassify a vacant Counter Clerk II, labor grade 10 position #10485 to a Supervisor of Cash Terminal Operations, labor grade 16. 100% Highway Funds.
#55 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of State Police
to enter into a retroactive contract
with Stericycle, Inc.,
#56 Authorized the application permit
of Belmore Court Condominium Association located on
#57 Authorized the application permit
of Pine Hill Community Association located on
#58 Authorized the application permit
of Long Island Bridge Campground located on
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#59 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to table the request to reclassify position #21538, Survey Team Technician II, labor grade 12 to Environmentalist IV, labor grade 27; position #21790, Survey Team Technician I, labor grade 10 to Environmentalist III, labor grade 23; and position #21792, Survey Team Technician I, labor grade 10 to Environmentalist III, labor grade 23.
#60 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right
of Way’s Contemplated Award List for the period of
#61 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Bureau of Aeronautics to retroactively continue membership with
the National Association of State Aviation Officials,
#62 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to retroactively lease a 4,400 square foot parcel of State owned land
located in the City of
#63 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Nashua
Regional Planning Commission,
#64 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Dufresne-Henry, Inc.,
#65 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to quitclaim whatever interest the State of NH may have in a portion of a parcel of land located northerly of NH Route 28 in the Town of Londonderry to TFS Properties, LLC.
#66 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an
agreement with McFarland-Johnson, Incorporated of Concord, NH and Binghamton,
NY, to prepare the first phase f the preliminary engineering design for the US
3 and NH 25 corridor in Meredith, in the amount of $786,363.73. Effective upon G&C
approval and Notice to Proceed through
#67 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to enter into contracts
with O.R. Colan Associates of Salem, NH in the amount
of $500,000 and with TBE Group of
#68 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Weaver Brothers, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-20-05, item #111, amended on 10-5-05, item #144), for ledge removal along the northbound barrel of I-89 in Sutton, by increasing the amount by $225,000 from $1,743,390.50 to $1,968,390.50. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#69 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with E.D. Swett, Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-24-04, late item #G, amended on 9-21-05, item #197)), for additional work associated with the replacement of the existing NH Route 85 bridge over the B&M Railroad in Newfields, by increasing the amount by $98,000 from $4,173,776.15 to $4,271,776.15. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#70 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Michael Hansen Construction Inc., New London, NH, for the rehabilitation
of the existing truss bridge and improvements to approximately 400 feet of approach
roadway on the basis of a low bid of $1,989,581. Effective upon G&C
approval through
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton, and with letter #I
being withdrawn by the agency, Authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total - $14,804.00
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, Authorized the
requests:
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned