GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded
by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of
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
The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
The Governor and Council, on
motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor
Burton, voted to set the date for a special election for state representative in
Merrimack County District No.9 (Hooksett).
The filing period will begin on
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with regret, accepted the following
NH
Housing Finance Authority
(Experienced in
construction of single family real estate)
David
Frydman,
Board
of Medicine
– (as amended from
Paul
J. Scibetta, Jr., Thornton Effective:
Postsecondary
Education Commission
(Lay Public)
Kenneth
Rhodes,
NH
Real Estate Commission
(Broker)
Arthur
H. Slattery, Amherst Effective:
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Athletic
Trainers Governing Board
(Public
Member)
George
S. Tosatti,
Succeeding: Donald Manning,
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(Insurance
Industry of
Nominated
by the
John
Hoglund,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Nominated
by the
Christopher
M. Emerson, Epsom Effective:
Vacancy Term:
State
Liquor Commission
Mark
M. Bodi,
Succeeding: John W. Byrne,
Salary: GG Max $81,984
|
|
Subsequent to the confirmation of Mark M. Bodi, Councilor Pignatelli asked that the following statement be made part of the minutes:
I have given a lot of thought to this important nomination and want to say a few words.
First, once
again, the Governor has brought to the Council a man of fine character and
excellent qualifications. Even with that, I had to wrestle with the question of whether there was
any kind of conflict of interest for me to vote and for Mark Bodi to serve in this position.
As elected
officials, we must carefully assess potential conflicts. For years, I did so in
the House and Senate to make sure I was conflict-free in my votes. In this case,
Mark Bodi did make a contribution to my campaign.
Certainly, though, we can’t exclude excellent people who have given
contributions, from public service. I did ask the State Executive Ethics
Commission about this and was told there is no conflict so long as a
contribution is disc1osed, and of course, I did so. Further, I would never vote
in favor or against someone whether he did or did not contribute to my
campaign.
I
also considered the potential conflict issue around Mark’s employment in his
advertising agency which does business with the State’s Liquor industry.
When
considering these important nominations to State positions, foremost in my mind
is that we need knowledgeable and qualified people to assume these crucial
posts. When I vote for a qualified judge, for instance, I know I cannot reject
him or her solely because he or his firm represented clients who will come
before the court. When we have an applicant's word he will recuse
himself in cases of conflict and we know he is a person of integrity, we
believe he will. And the same goes for a nominee to lead a state agency who
might have worked in one industry or another and have gained valuable knowledge
and experience. And if confirmed to lead an agency, she might be regulating
that industry. We, the Governor and the Councilors, need to satisfy ourselves
she will work solely for the public’s interest when she comes into state
government. If not, we should not entrust that nominee with such important
public responsibilities.
In this
case, Mark Bodi will be severing all business ties
with his former company. He will not be receiving compensation or payouts in
the future. When he and I met to discuss his nomination, he assured me he will recuse himself from discussions and votes on any contracts
for which his former company will be competing. Those statements were
reassuring to me.
The Public
Hearing was very helpful to me in reaching my decision. Of course, it was an
entirely open process, and I learned from a wide variety of
I had all of these thoughts about qualifications and conflicts in mind when evaluating this nominee. I have satisfied myself that Mark Bodi is a man of integrity and ability. He has convinced me he will do a great job as Commissioner. And he will get my vote.
Debora
Pignatelli
Northeast
Interstate Dairy Compact Commission
(Dairy
Processor)
Bethany
Hodge,
Succeeding: Powell Cabot,
Physical
Therapy Governing Board
(Physical
Therapy Assistant)
Wendy
Farricy,
Reappointment Term:
Department
of Resources and Economic Development Advisory Board
(Recreation)
Donna
J. Kuethe, (i), Gilford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Local
Government)
Robert
J. Landman,
Vacancy Term:
Waste
Management Council
(Private
Solid Waste Management Industry)
David
J. Tooley,
Succeeding: John Osgood, Wolfeboro Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
State
Board of Auctioneers
Jay
T. St. Jean, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Evelyn S. Lamprey,
Richard
C. Shelton, Newmarket Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Robert
G. Kline, Plainfield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Medicine
Robert
P. Cervenka, M.D.,
Succeeding: Paul Scibetta, O.D.,
Moorings
Appeals Board
Melvin
Borrin, Moultonborough Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Director:
Division of Personnel
Nominated by The Commissioner of Administrative Services
Karen
D. Hutchins, Concord Effective:
Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Karen Levchuk,
Salary: Grade HH Step 2: $75,983
Assistant
Commissioner: Department of Safety
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Safety
Earl
M. Sweeney, Belmont Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Salary: Group JJ Step 5 $99,778
Speech-Language
Pathology Governing Board
Linda
L. Hanrahan, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Debra Hiney,
Traffic
Safety Commission
Frank
R. Dickinson, Ossipee Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Transportation
Appeals Board
(General
Public)
Shawn
M. Donovan, Lebanon Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Transportation
Appeals Board
(Alternate
Member)
Roy
W. Tilsley, Jr., Mont Vernon Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Shea and further on a roll call
vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea
– yes, Councilor Hollingworth – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli
– yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the
financing of a loan to Derry Economic Development Corporation for the benefit
of Derry Depot Square Holdings, LLC in Derry, NH. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA
162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public
use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
* * * * * *
At approximately 11:04 a.m., the
Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be loan made by
the Business Finance Authority to Derry Economic Development Corporation to
finance the purchase of property at 6 West Broadway, Derry, New Hampshire 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 loan. The Governor then said
that the meeting would hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject. Michael Donahue, Senior Credit Officer of the
Authority, briefly explained the project and introduced
Jack Dowd of Derry Economic Development Corporation. The Governor then repeated that the
proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to
speak; there being none, Councilor Wieczorek introduced
a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18
AWARDING A LOAN UNDER RSA 162-A:7 FROM
THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY TO DERRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Shea. There being no discussion, the Governor
called for a vote on the motion. Those
voting in favor were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Shea, Councilor Hollingworth,
Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and those voting against were
Councilor(s): None. The Governor declared that the resolution was
passed.
* * * * * *
A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN
UNDER RSA
162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
OF THE STATE
OF
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor
and Council") of the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have
received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the
"Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council
make certain findings and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect
to a loan by the Authority to Derry Economic Development Corporation (the
"Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $150,000 to
provide financing to complete the purchase of property located at 6 West
Broadway, Derry, New Hampshire (the "Loan").
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to authorize and approve the
Loan by the Authority upon the making of specific findings after public
hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council will receive all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed Loan by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this Resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
resolved that:
1. Findings and Determination. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, after a public hearing, the
Governor and Council find:
a. Special Findings.
(i) The Loan in
consistent with local or regional development plans or policies.
b. General Findings.
(i) The
Loan that the Authority has proposed will serve a public use and provide a
public benefit.
(ii)
The Loan that the Authority
has proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred, by RSA
Chapter 162-A.
(iii) The
Loan that the Authority has proposed will preserve or increase the social
welfare or economic prosperity of the State and one or more of its political
subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the State's citizens.
(iv) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will promote the
orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment
opportunities, or protect the physical environment.
2. Approval.
Governor and Council approve the Loan by the Authority as recommended by the
Authority and authorize the Authority to cause the execution and delivery of
the loan documents substantially in the form submitted to Governor and Council
and to take such further action as the act with respect to the transaction as
may be required.
3. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed and agreed to
#2 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll
call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea
– yes, Councilor Hollingworth – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli
– yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of
a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to
a loan from Pentucket Bank and PowerHouse
Design and Assembly Corp. in Salem, 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,
* * * * * *
At approximately 11:08 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 Pentucket Bank to PowerHouse
Design & Assembly, Corp., 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 Wieczorek
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 PENTUCKET BANK TO
POWERHOUSE DESIGN & ASSEMBLY, CORP." and moved its adoption, which was
seconded by Councilor Shea. Those voting in favor were: The Governor and
Councilor Burton, Councilor Shea, Councilor Hollingworth, Councilor Wieczorek,
and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were
Councilor(s): None; and those voting
against were Councilor(s): None. The Governor declared that the resolution was
passed.
* * * * * *
A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A STATE GUARANTEE
UNDER RSA
162-A:13-a WITH RESPECT TO A LOAN FROM
PENTUCKET
BANK TO POWERHOUSE DESIGN & ASSEMBLY CORP.
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 $450,000 from Pentucket
Bank to PowerHouse Design & Assembly Corp.,
pursuant to RSA 162-A:13-a (the Working Capital Loan Guarantee Program or the
"WAG Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee
would require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an
amount not to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the proposed financing;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to award the recommended guarantee
upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed award of the Authority's guarantee which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED THAT:
1. Findings and Determinations. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing,
the Governor and Council find:
(a) Special Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will contribute significantly to the success
of the financing.
(ii) Reasonable and appropriate measures
have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the Authority and to ensure
that any private benefit from the award of the guarantee will be only
incidental to the public purpose served thereby.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public
benefit.
(ii) The award of the guarantee as
proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter
162-A.
(iii)
The award of the guarantee as
proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of
the state and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the
general welfare of the state's citizens.
(iv) The award
of the guarantee as proposed will promote the orderly development of business
activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the
physical environment.
2. Approval.
The Governor and Council approve the Authority's taking such further
action under the Act with respect to the award of the guarantee as may be
required and authorize the Authority to take such further action with respect
to such proposed execution as is necessary and appropriate to carry out the
proposed transaction.
3. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed
and Agreed to
#3 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll
call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea
– yes, Councilor Hollingworth – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli
– yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of
a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to
a loan from Ocean National Bank and Skillcraft
Finishing Systems, Inc. in Nashua, 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,
* * * * * *
At approximately 11:12 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 Ocean
National Bank to Skillcraft Finishing Systems, Inc.,
and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced. He said that he and the members of the
Council had received written material from the Authority with respect to the
proposed loans and State guarantee. The
Governor then said that the meeting would hear anyone wishing to speak on the
subject and introduced Michael Donahue, Senior Credit Officer of the Authority
who briefly explained the project . The Governor then repeated that the
proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to
speak; there being none, Councilor 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 OCEAN NATIONAL
BANK TO SKILLCRAFT FINISHING SYSTEMS, INC." and moved its adoption, which
was seconded by Councilor Shea. Those voting in favor were: The Governor and
Councilor Burton, Councilor Shea, Councilor Hollingworth, Councilor Wieczorek,
and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were
Councilor(s): None; and those voting
against were Councilor(s): None. The Governor declared that the resolution was
passed.
* * * * * *
A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18
AWARDING A
STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13-a
WITH RESPECT
TO A LOAN FROM
OCEAN
NATIONAL BANK TO
SKILLCRAFT
FINISHING SYSTEMS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire
(the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of
the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written
recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and
determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the award of a
guarantee of the Authority in an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of
the principal amount of a loan up to $500,000 from Ocean National Bank to Skillcraft Finishing Systems, Inc., pursuant to RSA
162-A:13-a (the Working Capital Loan Guarantee Program or the "WAG Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee
would require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an
amount not to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the proposed financing;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to award the recommended guarantee
upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed award of the Authority's guarantee which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED THAT:
1. Findings and Determinations. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing,
the Governor and Council find:
(a) Special Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will contribute significantly to the success
of the financing.
(ii) Reasonable and appropriate measures
have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the Authority and to ensure
that any private benefit from the award of the guarantee will be only
incidental to the public purpose served thereby.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public
benefit.
(ii) The award of the guarantee as
proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter
162-A.
(iii)
The award of the guarantee as
proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of
the state and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the
general welfare of the state's citizens.
(iv) The award
of the guarantee as proposed will promote the orderly development of business
activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the
physical environment.
2. Approval.
The Governor and Council approve the Authority's taking such further
action under the Act with respect to the award of the guarantee as may be
required and authorize the Authority to take such further action with respect
to such proposed execution as is necessary and appropriate to carry out the
proposed transaction.
3. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed
and Agreed to
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#4 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to amend an existing agreement with the Town of Ossipee, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-8-06, item #4), for the purpose of upgrading the water, wastewater and electrical infrastructure at the Sandy Ridge Estates Cooperative in the amount of $500,000, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2008 from June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#5 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with
the NH Department of Transportation, Concord, NH, NH Department of Resources
and Economic Development, Concord, NH, and the NH Department of Environmental
Services, Concord, NH, to provide $20,000 for the purpose of improving the
existing GRANIT web site, archiving and distributing agency data through the
GRANIT database and providing technical support services for the development of
GIS data and applications. Effective upon G&C approval through
#6 Authorized to retroactively
accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $1,550 from the US
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, for
out-of-state travel for the FEMA required Annual New England Mitigation
conference in
#7 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Poore Family Farm Foundation for North Country Conservancy,
#8 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
#9 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Upper Valley
Land Trust,
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#10 Authorized to pay membership fees in the amount of $15,600
to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers,
#11 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Oce North
America Inc.,
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#12 Authorized to exercise a second contract renewal option
with JWC Enterprises d/b/a Chemserve of Milford, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 5-19-04, item #5), for hazardous waste &
environmental testing at NH Army National Guard facilities in the amount of
$17,188.17. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#13 Authorized to accept donations of bricks and monument engravings for memorial walkway, computer services, refurbished computers in the amount of $2,273.98 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the betterment of the cemetery.
#14 Authorized David F. Baker,
#15 Authorized Jeanne B. Jones,
#16 Authorized Daniel T. Wilson,
#17 Authorized David R. Routhier,
#18 Authorized Brian A. Phillips,
#19 Authorized Daniel L. Saucier,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#20 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Gerard A. LaFlamme
Inc., Manchester, NH, for Electric System Upgrades at the State Office Park
South, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $269,690. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#21 Authorized Risk Management Unit to enter into an agreement
with Ferdinando Insurance Agency, utilizing Acadia
Insurance Agency to purchase property insurance for State owned property for an
amount not to exceed $894,402. Effective
#21A Authorized the State Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee to award a non-monetary recognition to Barbara Hoover of the Office of Information Technology. Effective upon G&C approval.
#21B Authorized the State Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee to award a non-monetary recognition to William Laycock of the Office of Information Technology. Effective upon G&C approval.
#21C Authorized the State Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee to award a non-monetary recognition to Jay Joplin of the Office of Information Technology. Effective upon G&C approval.
#21D Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into a contract with Perm-A-Drive Paving Co., Inc., Conway, NH, for Armory
Site Improvements in Berlin, Manchester, and Nashua for a total price not to
exceed $937,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#21E Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $390,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of May 2007. (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $488,903,801.97 for the Month of March and recommends the balance of $551,096,198.03 be lapsed.
#21F Authorized Salary Adjustment and Employee Benefit Adjustment Fund transfers for the month of March.
#21G Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2007 during the month of March.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#22 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $23,190.71 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#23 Authorized Division of Libraries
to award a grant to the NH State Library Summer Reading Experience in the
amount of $5,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#24 Authorized Division of Arts to award an Arts in Education Partnership Grant in the amount of $8,500 to the Park Street Foundation, Concord, NH. 100% Federal Funds.
#25 Authorized Division of Arts to commission the artists as
detailed in letter dated
#26 Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a
Certified Local Government grant to the Town of
#27 Authorized Division of Arts to enter into an agreement with
Randy Miller, Alstead, NH, for the creation of artwork for the NH Folklife Website in the amount of $3,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#28 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request 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 in the amount
of $31,626. Effective
upon G&C approval through
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#29 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, voting to deny the petition of Christopher R. Mulligan requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Negligent Homicide. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment until September 2015.
#30 Authorized to designate Diana E. Fenton as an attorney at a salary of $55,000. Effective upon G&C approval.
#31 Authorized to appoint Glenn A. Perlow as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $64,000. Effective through July 31. 2008.
#32 Authorized to amend the Violence Against Women federal
grant award (previously approved by G&C on 10-5-05, item #33), providing
funding for five subgrants that support services to
women in NH who have been victims of violent crime, by extending the
termination date from May 31, 2007 to May 31, 2008. (2)Further Authorized to amend the five
original subgrantees (previously approved by G&C
on
#33 Authorized to retroactively
amend a grant received from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (previously
approved by G&C on
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#34 Authorized to enter into a contract with Engelwood Construction,
#35 Authorized to enter into a contract with Rescon Construction Services LLC d/b/a Rescon
Basement Solutions,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#36 Authorized to amend a contract for Portable Toilet Services with Dave’s Septic Services Inc., Beford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #82), for the NH State Prison for Men, Concord, NH, by increasing the total price from $8,064 to $16,128 a total increase of $8,064, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 3007 to June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#37 Authorized to amend a contract with Presidential Pest
Control, Berlin, NH (previously approved by G&C on 4-20-05, item #38), for
scheduled and nonscheduled services to control pests, by increasing the total
price from $10,440 to $20,880 a total increase of $10,440. Effective
#38 Authorized to amend a contract with W.R. Bevans Fire Alarms Incorporated, Boscawen, NH (previously approved by G&C on 5-4-05, item #25), for the maintenance, testing and repair of the Fire Protection Equipment connected to the detection, alarm, and communications systems at the Department of Corrections Facilities, by increasing the amount from $240,600 to $461,200 a total of $220,600, and by extending the completion date from May 10, 2007 to May 10, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#39 Authorized to reclassify position #18843, Corrections Officer, labor grade 14, to Human Resources Technician, labor grade 17.
#40 Authorized to reclassify position #42273, Secretary II, labor grade 9 to Accounting Technician, labor grade 12.
#41 Authorized to reclassify position #18804, Corrections Lieutenant, labor grade 21 to Program Specialist II, labor grade 21.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#42 Authorized to amend a contract with Monadnock Disposal Service Inc., Jaffrey, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-10-02, item #36), for rubbish removal services, by increasing the amount from $39,564.80 to $42,347.80, and increase of $2,783. 100% General Funds.
#43 Authorized to amend a contract with Interstate Electrical
Services Corporation,
PARI-MUTUEL COMMISION
#44 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to increase the salary rate for the state-appointed horse veterinarians from $299.78 per live racing program to $350 per live racing program.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#45 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to amend a sole source contract with Richill Inc., d/b/a Four Star Aviation, Andover, MA,
(previously approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #75), for flying forest health
aerial detection surveys, by increasing the amount by $5,000 from $10,000 to
$15,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#46 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
contract with J. Parker & Daughters Inc., Pittsfield, NH, for installation
of a septic system at Bear Brook State Park in the amount of $58,655. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#46A Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant to
the
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#47 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a contract
with Joe Brigham Inc.,
#48 Authorized to enter into a contract with Woodlot
Alternatives Inc.,
#49 Authorized with Councilor Hollingworth
voting no, to enter into a sole source contract with Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities Inc.,
#50 Authorized to accept a donation with an estimated value of
$4,500 from Elias Nyberg,
#50A AMENDED - Authorized
to enter into a contract with Richard A. Cook, Warner, NH, for coordination of
the NH Landowner Incentive Program in an amount not to exceed $128,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#51 Authorized to award exotic weed grants to the entities as
detailed in letter dated
#52 Authorized to transfer 24 Emissions Reductions Credits
without charge to the
#53 Authorized to enter into a Loan Agreement with Granliden Community Association, to finance the
interconnection of the Granliden water system with
the Town of
#54 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
and a Business United for Water Security Installation grant to the Hampstead
Area Water Company Inc.,
#55 Authorized NH Fish & Game Department’s request to
dredge river bed and excavate bank along shoreline to construct two wide boat
ramps separated by a floating pier accessed by a gangway and install a pier
accessed by a walkway and a pier accessed by a walkway on frontage on the
#56 Authorized Stuart Bauder’s
request to construct a permanent timber pier with an aluminum ramp to a
seasonal float on shoreline frontage on
#57 Authorized Gabriel Stabile Meredith LLC’s request to construct two seasonal docks connected by a seasonal walkway in a “U” configuration attached to two concrete pads located in the bank, construct a 320 sq ft perched beach with 4 ft access stairs to the waterbody on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith.
#58 Authorized Gabriel Stabile Meredith LLC’s request to construct two seasonal docks connected by a seasonal walkway in a “U” configuration attached to two concrete pads located in the bank, construct a 280 sq ft perched beach with 4 ft access stairs to the waterbody on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith.
#59 Authorized Hilde Cochrane Revocable Trust’s request to construct a tidal docking structure consisting of a permanent pier to a ramp to a float providing two under-sized slips on frontage on Little Bay in Newington.
#60 Authorized Division of Ports & Harbors, Pease Development Authority’s request to remove existing deteriorated commercial timber fish pier which is beyond its service life and replace with a new concrete and steel pier in the same location with appurtenant gangways and floats on shoreline at the Rye Harbor State Marina in Rye.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office of Operations Support
#61 Authorized to increase the vehicle fleet by one and permanently assign an automobile to be used by the newly transferred Licensing and Evaluation Coordinator position. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#62 Authorized to make retroactive
a one-time payment in the amount of $7,359.01 to Fletcher Allen Health Care
Hospital, for payment of Medicaid claim billed under the Breast and Cervical
Cancer Program. Effective
upon G&C approval. (2)Further Authorized to provide reimbursement for claims similar to
that above through the Integrated Financial System. Effective upon G&C
approval through
Division of Public Health Services
#63 Authorized Office of Minority Health to enter into an
agreement with Lamprey Health Care Inc., Southern NH Area Health Education
Center, Raymond, NH, to provide to middle school children, with an emphasis on
minority youth, an opportunity to explore rewarding career opportunities in
nursing, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#64 Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics
to enter into an agreement with Dragon Mosquito Control Inc., Stratham, NH, to
provide mosquito collection and sorting services to support West Nile virus and
Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus surveillance in an amount not to exceed
$120,000. Effective
#65 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an
agreement with Coos County Family Health Services Inc., Berlin, NH to provide
voluntary, confidential HIV counseling, testing, and referral services and STD
testing and treatment in an amount not to exceed $13,000. Effective
#66 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter retroactively into an educational tuition agreement with New England College, Henniker, for Stacey Smith to participate in the course “Class, Poverty, and Race in America” during the period January 22, 2007 through March 11, 2007 and to pay said costs in an amount not to exceed $2,000. 100% Federal Funds.
#67 Authorized to reclassify position #42931 Disease Prevention Specialist, salary grade 17 to the level of Dormitory Supervisor II, salary grade 11.
#68 Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics
to enter into an agreement with the University of NH, Department of Health
Management and Policy, Durham, NH to provide a zoonotic
disease epidemiology specialist to support public health officials in an amount
not to exceed $283,091. Effective
#69 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Section, Diabetes Education Program to amend an agreement with Community Health Access Network, Newmarket, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #301), to provide activities for the prevention and control of diabetes in NH, by increasing the amount by $85,000 from $170,000 to $255,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#70 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal
and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with the NH Coalition for
Citizens and Disabilities Inc., d/b/a Parent Information Center, Concord, NH,
to provide funding for educational and support services for families of infants
and young children with suspected or confirmed hearing loss in an amount not to
exceed $45,599. Effective
upon G&C approval through
Glencliff Home for Elderly
#71 Authorized to enter into a contract with Eastern Analytical
Inc.,
#72 Authorized to enter into a contract with Uni-Care Health Services,
#73 Authorized to enter into a contract with Power’s Generator
Service,
#74 Authorized to enter into a contract with Hampshire Fire
Protection Co Inc.,
Division of Child Support Services
#75 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services Inc.,
#76 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Tri-County
Community Action Program Inc.,
#77 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Merrimack County
Visitation Center, Concord, NH, to provide safe supervised visitation in the
counties of Merrimack, Grafton, Cheshire, Hillsborough and Rockingham, between
children and their parents and further to provide safe supervised transfer of
children between their parents during visitations in an amount not to exceed
$34,750. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#78 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Good Beginnings
of Sullivan County,
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#79 Authorized to amend an agreement with Southeastern Regional Education Services Center Inc., Bedford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #346, amended on 4-5-06, item #59), for inclusion of children with special needs in pre-school programs, by increasing the amount by $340,000 to $680,000, and by extending the end date to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation
Services
#80 Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Merrimack Valley Assistance Program,
BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY, AND
ESTHETICS
#81 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
accept and expend $2,200 in examination fees to cover personnel costs of
administering licensing examinations. Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#82 Authorized to grant funds to NH Northeast Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Services,
#83 Authorized to enter into a contract with Pamela Mueller,
Contoocook, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical
assistance in English Language arts to schools and districts designated as in
need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an
amount not to exceed $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#84 Authorized to enter into a contract with Christine Downing,
Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical
assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of
improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount
not to exceed $5,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#85 Authorized to enter into a contract with Elizabeth
Erickson, Georges Mills, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and
technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in
need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an
amount not to exceed $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#86 Authorized to enter into a contract with Kathleen Fowler,
Hampstead, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical
assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of
improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount
not to exceed $5,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#87 Authorized to enter into a contract with Caroline Herold, Manchester, NH, School Improvement Coach, to
provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and
districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional
development to NH educators in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#88 Authorized to enter into a contract with Cecile Carlton,
Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical
assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of
improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount
not to exceed $5,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#89 Authorized to exercise the renewal option to grant funds to
the Southeastern Regional Education Service Center Inc.,
NH
#90 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to increase the size of the fleet by 2 vehicles from 84 to 86.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#91 Authorized with Councilor Hollingworth
and Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management request
of retroactive sole source approval
to pay an invoice from Whittier House Restaurant in the amount of $1,770.94 for
a dinner meeting held on
#92 Authorized Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter
into a contract with College Bound Movers Inc., Amherst, NH, for the relocation
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management office furnishings, equipment and
materials, Concord, NH, to the Incident Management Center, Concord, NH, in an
amount not to exceed $6,990. Effective upon G&C approval through
#93 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Motor
Vehicles to enter into a sole source
memorandum of agreement with the NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH, to
provide space for the Motorcycle Rider Education courses in an amount not to
exceed $21,000. Effective
#94 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a lease with
Windalier Miracle Mile LLC, Portland, ME, (previously
approved by G&C on 5-7-03, item #154, amended on 5-4-05, item #130), to
house the Motor Vehicle sub-station in Lebanon, by extending the end date from
April 30, 2007 through August 31, 2007. 100% Highway Funds.
#95 Authorized Homeland Security and Emergency Management to
enter into a retroactive contract
with HGM Development Inc., Keene, NH, for lease of office space for the purpose
of conducting business activities related to Operation Flood Recovery for the
Keene/Alstead long term recover efforts in the amount of $1,200. Effective
#96 Authorized Division of Fire
Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to accept and expend a
federal grant from the US Department of Homeland Security for implementation of
US Fire Administration’s
#97 Authorized Division of Fire Safety to pay a retroactive sole source invoice in the
amount of $1,850.47 to the Town & Country Motor Inn.,
#98 Authorized to open a regular checking account with the Merrimack County Saving Bank, Bow, NH, for use as a holding account for revenues collected by the Bow Municipal Agent. Effective upon G&C approval.
#99 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a lease with
One Dow Court Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-4-95,
item #78, amended on 12-3-03, item #56, amended on 11-10-04, item #138, amended
on 5-18-05, item #79, amended on 8-31-05, item #185, amended on 3-22-06, item
#132, amended on 10-25-06, item #85), for the Manchester Motor Vehicle
sub-station, by extending the expiration date from April 30, 2007 to July 31,
2007 at a cost of $12,088.50. 100% Highway Funds.
#100 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a contract
with Grant Cleaning Service, Pelham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
3-9-05, item #72), for janitorial services at the Windham weigh stations, by
extending the end date from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009 in the amount not to
exceed $8,256. 100% Highway Funds.
#101 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a contract
with Grant Cleaning Service, Pelham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
6-25-03, item #483, amended on 3-9-05, item #73), for janitorial service and
emergency cleaning of public bathrooms in the Merrimack sub-station, by
extending the end date from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009 in the amount not to
exceed $22,460, an increase of $390. 100% Highway Funds.
#102 NOT USED
#103 Authorized the application permit of
the Winnipesaukee Habitat Association located on
#104 Authorized the application permit of
the Paradise Lodge Condominium Association located on
#105 Authorized the application permit of
the Stonedrift Condominium Association located on
#106 Authorized the application permit of
the South Down Boat Club located on
#107 Authorized to deny the
application permit of The Oakledge Association
located on
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#108 Authorized to accept and place on file the Monthly Equipment
Acquisition Plan status report for the period ending
#109 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with the Rockingham Planning Commission,
#110 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with the Strafford Planning Commission,
#111 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with the Rockingham Planning Commission,
#112 Authorized to enter into a sole source joint fund agreement with the US Geological Survey,
NH/VT Water Science Center,
#113 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners
$175,339.56 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amount greater
than $5,000 for the period extending from
#114 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a
contract with Pinard Waste Systems Inc., Manchester,
NH, for container rental and rubbish pickup at eight District 05 locations on
the basis of a low bid of $33,160. Effective upon G&C approval through
#115 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a
contract with Charles George Trucking Co Inc., Londonderry, NH, for container
rental and rubbish pickup at nine District 05 locations on the basis of a low
bid of $22,113. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#116 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with the Town of Hinsdale, NH, to compensate the Town $31,216 for their work as manager and contractor for road rehabilitation work related to the floods of October 2005. 100% Federal Funds.
#117 Authorized Bureau of Materials and Research to enter into two
(2) contracts; (1)John Turner Consulting Inc., Dover, NH for a fee not to
exceed $500,000; and (2)New England Testing Co., Enfield, NH for a total fee
not to exceed $400,000, for statewide materials testing and construction
inspection. Effective
upon G&C approval, from the Notice to Proceed through
#118 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R. S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #198), for replacing the Route 3 “double decker” bridge over the Suncook River and reconstructing Route 3 in Allenstown and Pembroke, by increasing the amount by $308,000 from $11,352,639.75 to $11,660,639.75. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#119 Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to amend a contract with the University of NH Complex Systems Research Center through the University of NH’s Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, for work related to town boundary enhancement collaboration and road centerline mapping, by extending the contract’s completion date from April 30, 2007 to October 31, 2007.
#120 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Weaver Bros. Construction Co., Inc., Concord, NH, for roadway
reconstruction of US Route 4, Main Street and Horse Corner Road on the basis of
a low bid of $2,034,099.25. Effective upon G&C approval through
#121 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Nicom Coatings Corp., Barre,
VT for crack sealing at various locations through I-93 and I-393 on the basis
of a low bid of $1,045,900. Effective upon G&C approval through
#122 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Nicom Coatings Corp., Barre,
VT for crack sealing at various locations through I-93 on the basis of a low
bid of $798,998. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#123 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Busby Construction Co., Inc., Atkinson, NH, for widening of NH 125 for a
center dual use left turn lane and raised concrete medians for improve safety
on the basis of a low bid of $1,585,875.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#124 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement rehabilitation and roadway
improvements along NH Route 11 on the basis of a low bid of $1,224,212.25. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#125 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Annseal Inc., Binghamton, NY for roadway crack
sealing at various locations throughout the State on the basis of a low bid of
$736,300.18. Effective
upon G&C approval through
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total: $19,647.00
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Burton, authorized the requests:
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board then Adjourned