GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                State House, Concord, New Hampshire

                                                                                April 18, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

 

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

 

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of April 4, 2007.

 

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 April 4, 2007 meeting.

 

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 April 23, 2007 and end on April 30, 2007.  The primary election will be June 5, 2007.  The special election will be July 10, 2007.

 

RESIGNATIONS

The Governor and Council, with regret, accepted the following

 

NH Housing Finance Authority

(Experienced in construction of single family real estate)

David Frydman, Concord                                                                                   Effective:  April 20, 2007

 

Board of Medicine – (as amended from March 8, 2007)

Paul J. Scibetta, Jr., Thornton                                                                            Effective:  June 30, 2007

 

Postsecondary Education Commission

(Lay Public)

Kenneth Rhodes, Auburn                                                                                  Effective:  April 18, 2007

 

NH Real Estate Commission

(Broker)

Arthur H. Slattery, Amherst                                                                               Effective:  May 1, 2007

 

 

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

 

Athletic Trainers Governing Board

(Public Member)

George S. Tosatti, Manchester                                                                          Effective:  April 18, 2007

Succeeding:  Donald Manning, Manchester                                                   Term:  February 17, 2010

 

Fire Standards and Training Commission

(Insurance Industry of New Hampshire)

Nominated by the New Hampshire Association of Domestic Insurance Companies

John Hoglund, Nashua                                                                                       Effective:  April 18, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  April 14, 2010

 

Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Nominated by the New Hampshire Association for the Deaf

Christopher M. Emerson, Epsom                                                                       Effective:  April 18, 2007

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  October 10, 2008

 

State Liquor Commission

Mark M. Bodi, Manchester                                                                                Effective:  April 18, 2007

Succeeding:  John W. Byrne, North Hampton (resigned)                             Term:  July 1, 2013

Salary:  GG Max $81,984

 

 

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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 New Hampshire people about Mark's outstanding qualities - his integrity, his generosity to the state, his creativity and work ethic.

 

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, Hinsdale                                                                                  Effective:  April 18, 2007

Succeeding:  Powell Cabot, Walpole                                                                Term:  June 19, 2008

 

Physical Therapy Governing Board

(Physical Therapy Assistant)

Wendy Farricy, Laconia                                                                                     Effective:  April 18, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  January 8, 2010

 

Department of Resources and Economic Development Advisory Board

(Recreation)

Donna J. Kuethe, (i), Gilford                                                                               Effective:  April 18, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  April 1, 2012

 

Volunteer NH Board of Directors

(Local Government)

Robert J. Landman, North Hampton                                                                 Effective:  April 18, 2007

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  October 10, 2008

 

Waste Management Council

(Private Solid Waste Management Industry)

David J. Tooley, Portsmouth                                                                             Effective:  April 18, 2007

Succeeding:  John Osgood, Wolfeboro                                                           Term:  December 23, 2010

 

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

State Board of Auctioneers

Jay T. St. Jean, Manchester                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Evelyn S. Lamprey, Portsmouth (reached term limit)              Term:  March 1, 2012

 

Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Compact

Richard C. Shelton, Newmarket                                                                         Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  June 20, 2009

 

Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission

Robert G. Kline, Plainfield                                                                                   Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  May 1, 2010

 

Board of Medicine

Robert P. Cervenka, M.D., Manchester                                                            Effective:  July 1, 2007

Succeeding:  Paul Scibetta, O.D., Thornton (resigned)                                 Term:  April 21, 2009

 

Moorings Appeals Board

Melvin Borrin, Moultonborough                                                                      Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  December 16, 2009

 

Director: Division of Personnel

Nominated by The Commissioner of Administrative Services

Karen D. Hutchins, Concord                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Karen Levchuk, Concord                                                            Term:  January 1, 2011

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:  March 31, 2011

Salary:  Group JJ Step 5 $99,778

 

Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board

Linda L. Hanrahan, Concord                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Debra Hiney, Exeter                                                                     Term:  March 4, 2010

 

Traffic Safety Commission

Frank R. Dickinson, Ossipee                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  September 16, 2008

 

Transportation Appeals Board

(General Public)

Shawn M. Donovan, Lebanon                                                                           Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  April 23, 2009

 

Transportation Appeals Board

(Alternate Member)

Roy W. Tilsley, Jr., Mont Vernon                                                                     Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  May 7, 2008

 

 

                                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 APRIL 18, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                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.

 

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A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN

UNDER RSA 162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO DERRY ECONOMIC

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 April 18, 2007.

 

 

 

#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 APRIL 18, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                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.

 

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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

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 April 18, 2007.

 

 

 

#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 APRIL 18, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                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.

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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

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 April 18, 2007.

 

 

                                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 June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds (DOT), 100% Other Funds (DES), 100% Other Funds (DRED).  (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend additional funds in the amount of $20,000 from DOT, DRED and DES for the purposes above from GRANIT. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds.  (3)Further Authorized to enter into a sole source contract amendment with the University of NH, Durham, NH, for the GRANIT project, by increasing the amount by $20,000 from $74,500 to $94,500.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#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 Connecticut from April 3-5, 2007, as well as the Association of State Floodplain Managers conference in Virginia from June 3-8, 2007.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#7            Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Poore Family Farm Foundation for North Country Conservancy, Colebrook, NH, to provide safe access to the facility from NH Route 145, develop architectural drawings for an interpretive center, and perform site preparation work in the amount of $134,999.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#8            Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Haverhill, N. Haverhill, NH, to create a riverfront park along the Connecticut River Byway in Haverhill in the amount of $65,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#9            Authorized to enter into an agreement with Upper Valley Land Trust, Hanover, NH, to purchase the development rights of two agricultural land parcels located along the Connecticut River Scenic Byway in the amount of $200,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.   100% Other Funds. 

 

                                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, Lexington, KY, for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Other Funds.  (2)Further Authorized to accept a gift in the amount of $995 from NASCIO for the complementary registration fee for the 2007 Midyear Conference to be held May 1, 2007 through May 4, 2007 in Chantilly, VA.

 

#11          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Oce North America Inc., Chicago, IL, for computer hardware maintenance and support services for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 in the amount of $11,140.96.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                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 June 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#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, Boylston, MA be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

 

#15          Authorized Jeanne B. Jones, Laconia, NH be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

 

#16          Authorized Daniel T. Wilson, Concord, NH be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

 

#17          Authorized David R. Routhier, Grafton, NH be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

 

#18          Authorized Brian A. Phillips, Keene, NH be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

 

#19          Authorized Daniel L. Saucier, Rochester, NH be confirmed to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

 

                                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 August 31, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#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 May 1, 2007 through May 1, 2010. 

 

#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 August 1, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $86,610.80 for unanticipated expense for the Armory Site Improvements, bringing the total to $1,023,610.80.  (3)Further Authorized the amount of $35,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided.

 

#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 September 30, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend grants totaling $5,500 from the organizations as detailed in letter dated April 4, 2007.  91% Federal, 9% Other Funds. 

 

#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 April 3, 2007, to create various works of art for the State Archives & Division of Vital Records