GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
March 5, 2008, 9:00 a.m.
The Governor and Executive Council convened at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
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The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of February 13, 2008.
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The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the February 13, 2008 meeting.
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The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with regret, accepted the following resignation
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
Deborah
Ann Robinson, Merrimack Effective: April 20, 2008
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Commissioner: Department of Administrative Services
Linda
M. Hodgdon, Epsom Effective: March 5, 2008
Succeeding: Donald S. Hill, Pembroke (resigned) Term: July 1, 2008
Salary: LL - $110,114.00
Board
of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professionals
(Member
of National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors)
William
T. Kohut, Sr., Dover Effective: March 5, 2008
Succeeding: Tom Jordan, Manchester Term: January 28, 2011
State
Board of Auctioneers
Frank
L. Eaton, Epsom Effective: March 5, 2008
Succeeding: Charles H. Clougherty, Claremont Term: March 1, 2013
Chief
Operations Officer: Department of Environmental Services
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services
Susan
A. Carlson, Bow Effective: March 10, 2008
Reappointment Term: March 10, 2012
Salary: GG Maximum $85,882.00
Equalization
Standards Board
Nominated
by the Association of Counties
George
Maglaras, Dover Effective: March 5, 2008
Reappointment Term: October 24, 2009
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(Fire
Instructors and Officers Association of NH)
Stephen
M. Carrier, Gilford Effective: March 5, 2008
Reappointment Term: February 15, 2011
Executive
Director: Fish and Game Department
Glenn
D. Normandeau, Portsmouth Effective: March 5, 2008
Succeeding: Lee Perry, Strafford (resigned) Term: March 5, 2012
Salary: HH Maximum $93,546.00
Senior
Division Director: Department of Health
and Human Services
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services
Mary
P. Castelli, Chichester Effective: March 5, 2008
Reappointment Term: March
5, 2012
Salary: JJ Maximum
$104,300.00
Judicial
Council
(Lay
person)
Richard
F. Winters, Meriden Effective: March 5, 2008
Reappointment Term: January 1, 2011
New
Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority
Bruce
R. Burns, Hopkinton Effective: March 5, 2008
Succeeding: Major W. Wheelock, Harrisville (resigned) Term: June 30, 2009
New
Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
Walter
F. McCarthy, Manchester Effective: March 5, 2008
Reappointment Term: January 9, 2012
Board
of Nursing
(LNA)
Cynthia
Smith, Meredith Effective: March 5, 2008
Succeeding: Linda M. Morel, Nottingham Term: October 24, 2010
Public
Water Access Advisory Board
(Non-power
boating)
R.
Andrew Robertson, Deerfield Effective: March 5, 2008
Succeeding: Patricia Goodrich, Atkinson Term: October 27, 2010
Director
of the Division of Travel and Tourism Development: Department of Resources and
Economic Development
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources
and Economic Development
Alice
L. DeSouza, Bedford Effective: March 8, 2008
Reappointment Term: March 8, 2012
Salary: GG Maximum
$85,882.00
Advisory
Committee on Travel and Tourism
(Camping)
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Crosby
S. Peck, Lancaster Effective: March 5, 2008
Reappointment Term: December 1, 2010
Board
of Managers of New Hampshire Veterans’ Home
(Veteran
of Foreign Wars)
Donald
R. Caron, Goffstown Effective: March 5, 2008
Reappointment Term: March 1, 2013
Board
of Managers of New Hampshire Veterans’ Home
(VFW
Auxiliary)
Elizabeth
Castricone, Windham Effective: March 5, 2008
Succeeding: Sandra Jenkins, Manchester Term: March 1, 2010
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Artist
Laureate
James
Aponovich, Hancock Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: February 18, 2010
Athletic
Trainers Governing Board
Amy
Hollingworth, Derry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Laura C. Decoster, Manchester (reached term
limit) Term: January 8, 2010
Connecticut
River Valley Resource Commission
(Public
Member)
Nancy
J. B. Franklin, Plainfield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: January 22, 2011
Connecticut
River Valley Resource Commission
(Public
Member)
John
C. Severance, Whitefield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: January 22, 2011
Connecticut
River Valley Resource Commission
(Forest
Products/Timberland Owners)
Henry
Swan, Lyme Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: February 10, 2011
Board
of Licensed Dietitians
Marilyn
Mills, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Lynn Abbott, Stratham Term: December 6, 2010
Merrimack
River Valley Flood Control Commission
Frederick
W. Welch, Seabrook Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: March 1, 2011
New
Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees
(Non-member
Trustee)
Debra
M. Douglas, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: July 13, 2008
Director
of the Division of Safely Services: Department of Safety
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Safety
David
T. Barrett, Gilford Effective: March 31, 2008
Reappointment Term: March 31, 2012
Salary: FF Maximum $79,542
State Fire Marshal and Director of the Division of Fire
Safety: Department of Safety
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Safety
J.
William Degnan, Amherst Effective: March 31, 2008
Reappointment Term: March 31, 2012
Salary: HH Maximum $93,546
Speech
Language Pathology Board
Carol
Ann McGurk, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: March 4, 2011
Telecommunications
Planning and Development Advisory Committee
(Small
Business Telecommunication User)
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Thomas
J. Daly, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: David R. Lendry, New Boston Term: October 18, 2010
Advisory
Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Employers)
Frederick
B. Kfoury, Jr., Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: March 26, 2011
Advisory
Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Employees)
Robert
E. Martel, Dunbarton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: March 26, 2011
Advisory
Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Chair)
Lee
C. Nyquist, New Boston Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: March 26, 2011
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
Pamela
S. Hall, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#1 Authorized to accept a gift of 2,000 copies of a brochure entitled “Housing and Conservation Planning Program” with a value of $2,350 from the NH Charitable Foundation, Concord, NH. Effective upon G&C approval.
#2 Authorized a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Transportation, the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development, the NH Fish and Game Department and the NH Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH, to provide $25,000 for the purposes of improving the existing GRANIT web site, archiving and distributing agency data through the GRANIT database and providing technical support for the development of GIS data and applications. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds (DOT). 100% Fee Income Funds (DES). 50% Federal, 50% Donation Funds (F&G). 100% Conn. Lake Funds (DRED). (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend additional funds in the amount of $10,000 from DOT ($5,000) and F&G ($5,000) for the purpose of outlined above for GRANIT. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds (DOT). 50% Federal, 50% Other Funds (F&G). (3)Further Authorized to amend a sole source contract with the University of NH, Durham, NH, for the GRANIT project , by increasing the amount by $25,000 from $70,000 to $95,000. 100% Other Funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.
#3 Authorized to conduct a one day conference on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel Manchester in Manchester, NH, to provide training to local land use board members for a cost not to exceed $25,781. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees in an amount up to $25,000 along with financial support from DES $250, the NH Division of Historical Resources $250, and the NH Preservation Alliance $250, to offset the cost of the above referenced conference. (3)Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with JPA Management III, d/b/a Radisson Hotel Manchester, Manchester, NH, to provide facility rental audio/visual equipment, refreshments and meals at a total cost not to exceed $23,981. (4)Further Authorized to make an advance payment in the amount of $500 to the Radisson Hotel Manchester as a non-refundable security deposit. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Fee Income Funds.
#4 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program in the amount of $6,481. Effective March 5, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Pass Through Funds.
#5 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program in the amount of $4,590. Effective March 5, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Pass Through Funds.
#6 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program in the amount of $6,602. Effective March 5, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Pass Through Funds.
#7 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program in the amount of $8,741. Effective March 5, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Pass Through Funds.
#8 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program in the amount of $3,250. Effective March 5, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Pass Through Funds.
#9 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program in the amount of $2,240.84. Effective March 5, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Pass Through Funds.
#9A Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $4,361,180.20 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#9B Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $299,312.21 from the US Department of Energy to fund the Weatherization Assistance Program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#10 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to enter into a retroactive contract with Software House International Incorporated, 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 $30,211. Effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds.
#11 Authorized to reclassify position #18290 Administrative Secretary, labor grade 14 ($27,144) to Administrative Supervisor, labor grade 17 ($30,556.50). Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#12 Authorized to enter into a contract with Corcoran Environmental Services Inc., Kennebunk, ME to provide recycling services for the Health and Human Services building in Concord for an amount not to exceed $12,740. Effective retroactive to March 3, 2008 through February 28, 2009. 100% Other Funds.
#13 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Raymond Wieczorek with regard to the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness and the construction, furnishing and equipping of new facilities in connection with The Derryfield School, Manchester, NH.
#14 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor John Shea with regard to the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness and the construction, furnishing and equipping of new facilities in connection with Proctor Academy, Andover, NH.
#15 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor John Shea with regard to the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness and the financing of certain capital acquisitions and improvements in connection with The Audubon Society, Concord, NH.
#15A Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to transfer funds in the amount of $269,400. (2)Further Authorized to hire two part time Building Service Worker II’s, labor grade 5. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 84% Transfer, 3% Agency Income, 13% General Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#15B Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to budget and expend $79,502 of excess revenue. (2)Further Authorized to hire a part-time Word Processor I, labor grade 9 and a Project Manager IV, labor grade 30. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. Fiscal Committee approved.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#16 Authorized Commander Alan M. Bridgham, Kingston, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.
#17 Authorized Major David J. Mikolaities, Portsmouth, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.
#18 Authorized to enter into an agreement with GDS Associates of Manchester NH, for an alternative backup power feasibility study in the amount of $29,459. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#19 Authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the City of Concord for the rental of state owned property located at 247-249 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH, for the amount of $1.00. Effective October 3, 2007 through October 2, 2012.
#20 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease extension with the Town of Hillsborough, NH, to provide office and courtroom space in an amount not to exceed $17,349. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to waive compliance with NH RSA 10:B “Clean Indoor Air” which requires performance of certain testing to certify indoor air quality in the facility. 100% Transfer Funds.
#21 Authorized the State Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee to award a net sum of $375 to Bobbie Carter of the Joint Board of Licensure & Certification. Effective upon G&C approval.
#22 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfer Authorized for fiscal year 2008 during the months of November 2007 through January 2008.
#23 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a hold over amendment with the Town of Merrimack, for office and courtroom space for an amount not to exceed $16,077.72. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Transfer Funds.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION
#23A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to enter into a contract with Segal Advisors of New York, NH to develop an RFP and assist the state in the evaluation and award of a contract with a Third Party Administrator for the State’s Deferred Compensation Plan at a cost of $67,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 12, 2009.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#24 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $50,212.68 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
#24A Authorized the State Treasurer to proceed with the sale and issuance of up to $30 million of general obligation bonds through a competitive process. (2)Further Authorized the State Treasurer to proceed with the competitive sale and issuance of up to $62 million of general obligation refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds through a competitive process. Effective through March 30, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#25 WITHDRAWN – The agency withdrew the request of the Division of Arts to award an Operating Grant totaling $15,000 to NH Music Festival. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 43% General, 57% Federal Funds.
#26 Authorized Division of Arts to award an Art in Education Partnership Grant in the amount of $7,000 to Music for All, Warren, NJ. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#27 Authorized Division of the Arts to award an Art in Education Partnership Grant in the amount of $4,165 to the Friends of the Arts, A Regional Arts Council, Plymouth, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#28 Authorized Division of the Arts to award a Traditional Arts Partnership Initiative Grant in the amount of $1,500 to Arts Alliance of Northern NH, Littleton. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#29 Authorized Division of the Arts to award Community Arts Project Grants totaling $6,000 to the following organizations: (1)the City of Portsmouth in the amount of $2,500, and (2)The Moving Company Dance Center in the amount of $3,500. 100% Federal Funds.
#29A TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to table the request of the Division of Historical Resources to retroactively continue a Full Time Temporary position for one Historian, labor grade 24, from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to retroactively amend the ending date of a Economic Development Initiative grant received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 and reallocate funding in the amount of $84,782.49 between classes and fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal committee approved.
NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#30 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with the Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield, MA, for emergency repair services performed from September 14-17, 2007, in the amount of $8,185.72. 86% Other (Eastern States Exposition), 14% General Funds.
#30A Authorized Division of Pesticide Control to accept and expend additional grant funds revenues from the US Environmental Protection Agency to be utilized for the Certification, Groundwater Management, Worker Protection and Enforcement Program within the Division of Pesticide Control in the amount of $79,538. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#31 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Attorney Kathryn Bradley, Bow, NH, for legal services to assist the Secretary of State in implementing provisions of the Help America Vote Act and also to assist the training program for municipal election officials and voters funded by the PEW Charitable Trust Grant, in an amount not to exceed $33,440. HAVA – 100% Transfer from Other Agencies. PEW – 90% Agency Income, 10% Transfers from Other Agencies.
#32 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Attorney Lisa Walker, Manchester, NH, for legal services to assist the Attorney General’s Office in developing an on-line internet based training program for municipal election officials and voters in an amount not to exceed $36,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 90% Agency Income, 10% Transfer from Other Agencies.
#33 NOT USED
#34 Authorized to designate Peter Hinckley as an attorney at a salary of $70,000. Effective upon G&C approval.
#35 Authorized to appoint Jacqueline Rompre as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary of $53,994.40 with a five year term effective upon G&C approval.
#35A Authorized on behalf of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, to accept and expend a grant from the NH Department of Justice in the amount of $64,430 to be used to assist in contract staffing and equipment purchase. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#35B Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $94,452 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, to be utilized to support gun violence reduction efforts in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#35C Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $135,697 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, to be utilized to support anti-gang efforts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#36 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to enter into a sole source contract
with SymbioSys Solutions Inc., Nashua, NH, for
maintenance and support services of the Enhanced Remote Initial Claim
Application web-based application portion of the NH Unemployment Insurance
System in the amount not to exceed $276,600.
Effective upon G&C
approval through February 28, 2010.
100% Federal
Funds.
DEPARTMENT
OF LABOR
#36A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to accept and expend retroactive federal funds, on behalf of the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., Concord, NH to develop an integrated economic and workforce development system in the amount of $250,000. Effective December 17, 2007 to June 15, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT
OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#37 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Thomas Kokx & Associates, Gilford, NH, for planning consultant services in the amount of $341,500. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#38 Authorized Trails Bureau to amend a contract with the snowmobile clubs as detailed in letter dated March 5, 2008, (previously approved by G&C on 11-28-07, item #58), for winter trail grooming and plowing, by increasing the amount by $438,906.36 from $1,573,098.55 to $2,012,004.91. Effective upon G&C approval through May 1, 2008. 100% Trails Bureau Funds.
#39 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with The Allen Daniel Associates Inc., Waltham, MA for debt collection services for the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development, Division of Parks and Recreation for unpaid parking tickets. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Hampton Parking Meter Funds.
#40 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with Charles Caron, Westminster, MA, for boundary line maintenance work at Wantastiquet Natural Area and Hubbard Hill State Forest in the amount of $4,289. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2008. 100% Forest Management and Protection Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#41 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to amend a retroactive memorandum of agreement with Maine Department of Marine Resources, (previously approved by G&C on 4-4-07, item #53), for the reimbursement for monitoring and conducting research on rainbow smelt, by increasing the amount by $82,411 from $103,593 to $186,004. Effective December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2008. 100% Other agency income.
#42 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the San Diego State University Research Foundation for assessing conservation genetics of endangered snakes in the amount of $7,593. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 60% Federal, 40% Other (Nongame account).
#43 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with John Brown & Sons Inc., Weare, NH, to conduct habitat enhancement for the federal and state endangered Karner blue butterfly at the Concord Municipal Airport in the amount of $3,600. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Other (Nongame) Funds.
#43A Authorized to transfer $258,824 of unexpended funds from Excess Registration Fees to the Fish and Game OHRV Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget. 100% Agency Income. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#44 Authorized to retroactively amend a memorandum of agreement with the State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #138), by extending the completion date from November 30, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
#45 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Northwood Lake Watershed Association Inc., Northwood, NH, for the purpose of milfoil control activities in the amount of $5,442.50. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Lake Restoration Funds.
#46 Authorized to enter into a contract with Lycott Environmental Inc., Southbridge, MA, for the purpose of milfoil control activities on Lake Pemigewasset, New Durham, NH and Powwow Pond, Kingston, NH, in the amount of $24,230. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Lake Restoration Funds.
#46A Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Wolfeboro, NH, for the purpose of milfoil control activities in Back Bay in the amount of $9,522.50. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Fee Income Funds.
#47 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Brookline, NH, for the purpose of milfoil control activities in Melendy Pond and Lake Potanipo in the amount of $12,182.50. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Fee Income Funds.
#48 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Winchester, NH, for the purpose of milfoil control activities in Forest Lake in the amount of $3,695. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Fee Income Funds.
#49 Authorized to enter into an Allonge to Promissory Note and amendment of Loan Agreement with Hanover Water Works Company which finalizes the loan amount used to finance construction of new surface water treatment facility and storage tank project in the amount of $6,493,081.49. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% General Funds.
#50 Authorized a supplemental loan agreement with the City of Manchester, lowering the original loan agreement by $1,876,564.52 from $4,330,000 to $2,453,435.48, which finalizes the loan amount used to finance the South Main Street North Combined Sewer Overflow Separation Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other (revolving loan) Funds.
#51 Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, to finance the construction of wastewater treatment plant upgrades, by increasing the amount by $7,371,000 from $7,307,154.34 to $14,678,154.34. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Clean water repayment revolving funds.
#52 Authorized a supplemental loan agreement with the City of Lebanon, lowering the original loan agreement by $3,520,583.88 from $5,097,000 to $1,576,416.12, which finalizes the loan amount used to finance the design of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Loan Repayment Funds.
#53 Authorized a supplemental loan agreement with the Town of Piermont, lowering the original loan agreement by $263,250 from $331,250 to $68,000, which finalized the loan amount used to finance the design of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Loan Repayment Funds.
#54 Authorized a loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth in the amount of $1,500,000 to finance the Rye Line Pumping Station/Sewer Upgrade. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% Federal, 17% Capital Funds.
#55 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to exercise the option to retroactively extend a sole source lease agreement with Gerald P. McCarthy Properties, Wareham, MA, for the storage and repair of boats and emergency response equipment in the amount of $13,500. Effective November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2008. 100% Fee Income Funds.
#56 Authorized Newfound Lake Marina Inc.’s request to dredge and completely remove the 2,040 sq ft building from public waters, construct retaining wall, and reconfigure and upgrade docking facilities within an existing marina resulting in a reduction in the number of slips provided from 111 to 95 within a previously dredged inlet off the