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 Shea, accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek 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.
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with regret, accepted the following
Ethics
Committee
John
J. Barthelmes, Hopkinton Effective:
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Board
of Medicine
(Public
Member)
David
Micciche, Amherst Effective:
Succeeding: Mary Nelson,
Oil
Fund Disbursement Board
(Petroleum
Dealer)
Thomas
Klemm,
Vacancy Term:
Ports
and Harbors Advisory Council
(Commercial
Fisherman)
Erik
Anderson,
Succeeding: Alan Vangile,
Postsecondary
Education Commission
(Public
Member)
John
A. Curran,
Succeeding: Christopher J. Sullivan,
Respiratory
Care Practitioners Governing Board
(Physician
knowledgeable in the practice of respiratory care)
Jeffrey
T. Reisert, DO,
Reappointment Term:
Respiratory
Care Practitioners Governing Board
Carl
J. Rod, Jefferson Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Respiratory
Care Practitioners Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Luann
Udell, Keene Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Employers)
Carolyn
H. Benthien, Goffstown Effective:
Succeeding: Gary Levy,
Advisory
Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Labor/Employees)
Daniel
P. Manning,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Veterinary Medicine
Nominated
by the NH Veterinary Medical Association
Michael
Maki, DVM, New
Succeeding: Derek H. Fritz, DVM, Francestown (reached
term limit) Term:
Water
Council
(Public
Member, Chairman)
John
F. Bridges, Wolfeboro Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(Public
Member, Vice Chair)
Nancy
E. Christie,
Succeeding: F. Wayne DiMarzio,
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Athletic
Trainers Governing Board
(Public
Member)
George
S. Tosatti, Manchester Effective: Upon confirmation
Succeeding: Donald Manning,
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(Insurance
Industry of
Nominated
by the
John
Hoglund, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Nominated
by the
Christopher
M. Emerson, Epsom Effective: Upon confirmation
Vacancy Term:
State
Liquor Commission
Mark
M. Bodi, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: John W. Byrne,
Salary: GG Max $81,984
Northeast
Interstate Dairy Compact Commission
(Dairy
Processor)
Bethany
Hodge, Hinsdale Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Powell Cabot,
Physical
Therapy Governing Board
(Physical
Therapy Assistant)
Wendy
Farricy, Laconia Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Department
of Resources and Economic Development Advisory Board
(Recreation)
Donna
J. Kuethe, (i), Gilford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Local
Government)
Robert
J. Landman, North Hampton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Waste
Management Council
(Private
Solid Waste Management Industry)
David
J. Tooley, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: John Osgood, Wolfeboro Term:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#1 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of
Keene, NH, for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of a vacant industrial
building, known as the J A Wright building, adjacent
to the Railroad Yard Development, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#2 Authorized to enter into an agreement with
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#3 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
enter into a sole source agreement with
the NH Fisher Cats Baseball Team to coordinate a highway-safety related
advertisement campaign during the 2007 season home games in the amount of
$18,500. Effective
upon G&C approval through
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#4 Authorized to conduct a one day conference on
#5 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc.,
Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item #7), for the Fuel
Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $100,000 from $2,159,117 to
$2,259,117. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#6 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action
Committee Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item
#8), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $114,913.93
from $1,755,576 to $1,870,489.93. Effective upon G&C approval through
#7 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc.,
Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item #9), for the Fuel
Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $300,000 from $3,566,186 to
$3,866,186. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#8 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program
Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc.,
#9 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Community Action Program
Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 9-27-06, item #4), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount
by $200,000 from $2,977,899 to $3,177,899.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#10 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item #9), for the Fuel Assistance
Program, by increasing the amount by $100,000 from $2,211,251 to
$2,311,251. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#11 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action
Committee Inc.,
#12 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc.,
#13 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc.,
#14 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc.,
#15 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc.,
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#16 Authorized to accept a gift in the amount of $1,700 from
Retail Information Systems News,
#17 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Formax,
a Division of Bescorp, Inc.,
#18 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with International Business Machines,
#19 Authorized, for the benefit of the Board of Tax and Land
Appeals, to enter into a sole source contract
with Real Data Corporation,
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#20 Authorized Jeanne B. Jones,
#21 Authorized Daniel T. Wilson,
#22 Authorized David R. Routhier,
Grafton, be nominated for promotion to the rank of
#23 Authorized Brian A. Phillips,
#24 Authorized Daniel L. Saucier,
#25 Authorized David F. Baker,
#26 Authorized Melinda A. Morin,
#26A Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds in the
amount of $37,000 from the National Guard Bureau for the purpose of Integrated Training
Area Management. Effective
upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#27 Authorized Bureau of Public Works
Design and Construction to budget and expend $38,275 of excess revenue upon
G&C approval through
#28 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor John D. Shea with regard to the
financing of certain major new capital projects in connection with New London
Hospital Association Inc.,
#29 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor John D. Shea with regard to the
NH Higher Education Loan Corporation –
#30 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor John D. Shea with regard to the Capital Note and Revenue Anticipation Note Program – Statewide projects.
#31 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease
extension with the Town of Durham, NH, for space at the Durham District Court
for a total amount not to exceed $62,347.20.
Effective
#32 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Control Technologies Inc., Manchester, NH, for
the upgrade of Energy Management Systems in five State owned buildings in
Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $269,950. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#33 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with J.V. Hostetter Roofing/Progressive Roofing Inc., Haverhill, MA,
for replacing roof membrane and flashing at the State House, Concord, NH for a
total price not to exceed $203,300. Effective upon G&C approval through
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#34 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $14,105.30 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#35 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
accept and place on file the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
#36 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request the State Library to make a one time unencumbered sole source payment to Jason Thibodeau, d/b/a D&J Professional Image, for the cleaning of the State Library in the amount of $2,360. 100% Federal Funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#37 DENIED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, voted to deny the petition of Joseph Steven Crandall
requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Possession of a Controlled
Drug. The petitioner is not eligible for
an annulment until
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#38 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to retroactively amend a lease agreement with Mascoma Rivermill Enterprises LLC (previously approved by G&C on 4-21-04, item #31), for rental of 5,800 sq ft of office space in Lebanon, by extending the agreement from February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#38A Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a retroactive contract with Ferdinando Insurance Associates Inc., d/b/a FIAI,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#39 Authorized to pay $580,000 in overtime for permanent
personnel services out of salaries for vacant positions due to pending
recruitment for the period
#40 Authorized additional funding in the amount of $1,600,000
for medical and dental expenses. Effective upon G&C approval through
#41 Authorized to retroactively
amend G&C item #44 from the
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#41A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
enter into a contract with Brevitz Consulting
Services of Topeka, KS, for expert testimony and related assistance concerning
financial issues in the NH Public Utilities Commission docket concerning FairPoint Communications Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Verizon New England’s landline business within NH in an
amount not to exceed $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#42 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to enter into a sole source contract
with NH Fisher Cats, Manchester, NH, for the sole purpose of providing a
sponsorship agreement for a total contract price of $13,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#43 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism to award grants
to Joint Promotional Advertising in the total amount of $2,259.50 for their
2007 in-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#44 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism to award grants to
Joint Promotional Advertising in the total amount of $17,870.50 for their 2007
out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#45 Authorized Division of Economic Development to reclassify position #11496 from Secretary II, salary grade 9, to the level of Program Assistant I, salary grade 12. 100% General Funds.
#46 Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a
sole source contract with the Clear
Channel Broadcasting Inc.,
#47 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
retroactive contract with Acuren Inspection Inc., LaPorte,
TX, for the cable and connection hardware inspection on the Cannon Mountain
Aerial Tramway in Franconia in the amount of $5,809.71. Effective
#48 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
contract with Waterline Services LLC, Seabrook, NH, to provide effluent pump
station replacement at Wallis Sands State Beach, Rye, NH, in the amount of
$52,177. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#49 Authorized Division of Forests and
Lands to accept and expend $12,000 of federal funds to restore a Federal Excess
Property vehicle. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#50 Authorized Division of Forests and
Lands to award a Forest Land Enhancement Grant to Howard N. Feist
III,
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#51 Authorized to enter into a contract with Robert J. Condit
d/b/a Maple Ridge Septic Service, North Sandwich, NH, for the cleaning of
department-owned portable restrooms for the Squam
Lake Boat Access facility in the amount of $4,180. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#52 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with
the NH Department of Transportation for the purpose of re-constructing a NH DOT
public trailered boat access facility fronting the
#53 Authorized to accept and expend an additional $33,000 in
other agency income from the Maine Department of Marine Resources for the
purpose of monitoring studies on rainbow smelt.
(2)Further Authorized a memorandum of agreement with the Maine
Department of Marine Resources in the amount of $33,000 for the purpose of
monitoring and conducting research on rainbow smelt. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#53A Authorized to accept and expend $42,250 in Other Funds which
are from the Conn. Lakes Endowment Funds to be used in substitution of Fish and
Game Funds which will have no impact on the level of appropriation in the
budget. Effective upon
G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#54 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Connecticut
River Joint Commissions Inc.,
#55 Authorized to accept and expend $100,561.32 in federal
funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the Beaches Environmental
and Coastal Health Program. Effective upon G&C approval through
#56 Authorized to transfer funds between classes. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#57 Authorized to accept and expend $99,200 in Federal Funds
from the US Environmental Protection Agency to identify issues and areas of
concern for water resource management in NH.
Effective through
#58 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to
enter into a sole source retroactive contract
with EMC Legato Corporation,
#59 Authorized to enter into a contract with Camp, Dresser
& McKee Inc.,
#60 Authorized with Councilor Hollingworth
voting no, to
award grant to the entities as detailed in letter dated
#61 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to retroactively amend a contract with Weston Solutions, Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-06, item #55), for operations and maintenance, sampling and analysis and data evaluation services, by increasing the contract value by $26,646 from $3,008,732 to $3,035,378 and by extending the completion date from March 31, 2007 to March 31, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
#62 Authorized to enter into a Joint Funding Agreement with the
US Geological Survey,
#63 Authorized Water Division to enter into an agreement with EnviroSystems Inc., Hampton, NH for Whole Effluent Toxicity
testing in the amount of $17,300.
Effective
#63A Authorized to enter into a contract with Jeffrey H. Taylor
& Associates Inc.,
#64 Authorized a loan agreement with
the City of
#65 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
and a Businesses United for Water Security Installation grant to the City of
Rochester, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from
contamination in the amount of $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#66 Authorized to award Businesses United for Water Security
Installation grant to the entities as detailed in letter dated
#67 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
to the Green Mountain Conservation Group,
#68 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the City of
Rochester, NH, for an illicit sewage discharge elimination project in the
amount of $3,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#69 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Office
of the Commissioner
#70 Authorized to make a one-time payment of $398.05 to Roberta Vitale-Nolen, Director of Nursing, at NH Hospital. 30% Federal, 70% General Funds.
Office of Business Operations
#71 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to amend a lease with 20
West Park LLC,
#72 Authorized to amend a sole
source agreement with Absolute Data Destruction,
Office of Community & Public Health
#73 Authorized Office of Minority Health to enter into a sole source agreement with Richard
Hunt, Littleton, NH, to provide consultation, technical assistance and
developmental support services to the OMH, and the coordination of a health and
wellness event for Native American populations in NH as funded through the
State Partnership Grant awarded to the DHHS in an amount not to exceed
$41,333. Effective
upon G&C approval through
Division of Public Health Services
#74 Authorized to reclassify position #42925 Program Specialist II, salary grade 21 to Program Planner III, salary grade 25. 100% Federal Funds.
#75 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Section, Asthma Control Program to amend an agreement with Lamprey Health Care Inc., Raymond, NH, (previously approved by G&C On 1-26-05, item #53, amended on 3-22-06, item #69A), to build capacity to improve health outcomes for people with asthma, by increasing the amount by $20,000 from $224,781 to $244,781, and by extending the completion date to August 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#76 Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to
accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $514,192 from the federal Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention to fund public health emergency preparedness
planning activities at the state and local levels. (2)Further Authorized to
accept additional Transfers from Other Agencies funds in the amount of $184,586
from DHHS. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#77 Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to
grant the list of pandemic influenza preparedness funds as detailed in letter
dated
#78 Authorized to amend the Consultant List (previously
approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #441, amended on 4-5-06, item #61, amended
on 1-10-07, item #83), by adding the individuals as detailed in letter dated
February 28, 2007. Effective
upon G&C approval through
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#79 Authorized to accept and expend additional Nursing Facility
Quality Assessment Funds in the amount of $8,000,000, and additional federal
Medicaid funds in the amount of $8,008,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#80 Authorized with Thanks,
#81 Authorized to make a retroactive
payment in the amount of $1,532.11 to Capitol Fire Protection,
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#82 Authorized to provide quality child care awards in the
amount of $125,168 to a total of twenty-seven accredited child care programs
throughout the State of
Division of Child Support Services
#83 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the NH Department of Employment
Security,
Glencliff Home for Elderly
#84 Authorized to enter into a contract with Brian Weeks
Electric,
#85 Authorized to enter into a contract with Hampshire Fire
Protection Co Inc., to provide fire sprinkler system inspections in an amount
not to exceed $7,242. Effective
#86 Authorized to enter into a contract with Ecolab Inc.,
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL
#87 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to accept and expend Federal Fiscal Year 2006 grant award funds from
the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families in the amount of $83,755.63.
Effective
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#88 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to retroactively pay
Pharmasource Healthcare Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#89 Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation, Services for Blind and Visually Impaired, to accept eighteen donations totaling $625 in the memory of Ruth Spelas.
#90 Authorized to utilize interpreter services at public
meetings or forums in an amount not to exceed $40,810. Effective
#91 Authorized to exercise the renewal option to grant funds to
the Southeastern Regional Education Service Center Inc., Bedford, NH
(previously approved by G&C on 10-5-05, item #113), for on-site evaluations
for programs designed for children and youth with disabilities in an amount not
to exceed $749,206.80. Effective
#92 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the NH Coalition for Citizens with
Disabilities Inc., d/b/a Parent Information Center, Concord, NH, to strengthen
the partnership between schools and families through the development and
provision of family-friendly education opportunities and materials in the areas
of literacy and secondary transition services and supports for youth with
disabilities and their families in an amount not to exceed $35,996. Effective upon G&C
approval through
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM
#93 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request
to enter into a contract with NH Public Radio, Concord, NH, to provide
advertising for the Planetarium in an amount not to exceed $7,424. Effective upon G&C
approval through
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#94 Authorized to pay annual membership dues of $6,000 to the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Inc.,
#95 Authorized to retroactively
pay a total of $871.85 from SFY 2007 funds for SFY 2006 wages and benefits
for the individuals as detailed in letter dated
#96 Authorized Division of Safety Services to transfer $45,000
as detailed in letter dated
#97 Authorized Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management to transfer $95,921 as detailed in letter
dated
#98 Authorized Division of Motor
Vehicles to accept and expend a federal grant known as “Basic MCSAP Grant for
2007” from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the amount of
$219,821 for motor carrier safety programs.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#99 Authorized Homeland Security and Emergency Management to
amend a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (previously approved
by G&C on 2-8-06, item #86), by authorizing the receipt and expenditure of
an additional $102,000 Pre-Disaster Mitigation competitive grant funds for the
purpose of developing cost effective hazard mitigation activities that
complement a comprehensive mitigation program.
(2)Further Authorized to amend a grant from FEMA
(previously approved by G&C on
#100 Authorized to accept and expend a $189,000 grant known as “NH
Buffer Zone Protection – 2006” from the US Department of Homeland Security
Preparedness Directorate for the purpose of reimbursing the cost of preparedness
activities at one designated federally critical site. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#101 Authorized the application permit of
the Pine Harbor Condominium Association located on
#102 Authorized the application permit of
the Scenic Heights Condominium Association located on
#103 Authorized the application permit of
The Ledges at
#104 Authorized the application permit of
the Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club located on
#105 Authorized the application permit of
the Manor Estates Condominium Association located on
#105A Authorized Division of Fire Safety to reclassify position #10542
Executive Secretary, labor grade 11 to an Administrative Supervisor, labor
grade 17. 100% Fire and
#105B Authorized Division of State Police to amend a grant (Operation Street Sweeper) received from the US Department of Justice (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04, item #132, amended on 9-13-06, item #128), by reallocating $79,455.25 between operating classes, for the best utilization of available funding. 100% Federal Funds.
#105C Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to retroactively amend a federal grant entitled “Fatal Accident
Reporting System (FARS)” from the US Department of Transportation/NHTSA, by
extending the end date of
#105D Authorized Grants Management Unit to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Volunteer NH! for a total amount of
$189,386.92, to implement the Citizen Corps program in accordance with the
Department of Homeland Security guidelines.
Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#106 Authorized Bureau of Rail and Transit to budget prior year carry-forward funds in the amount of $273,668.82 from the Special Railroad Fund for maintenance and repairs to active state-owned railroad lines. (2)Further Authorized to budget and expend additional revenue in the amount of $387,309.57 from the Special Railroad Fund for maintenance and repair of active State-owned railroad lines. (3)Further Authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $1,177,344.85 for maintenance and repairs to active state-owned railroad lines. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#107 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners
$101,373.25 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater
than $5,000 for the period extending from
#108 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell two contiguous
parcels of State owned land consisting of 3.5 acres and .93 acre respectively,
located on the southerly side of
#109 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Paul M. Darbyshire Associates, Gilmanton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-19-04, item #104), for on-call professional survey consulting services for various highway projects located throughout the State, by extending the completion date from May 19, 2007 to January 18, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval.
#110 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with McFarland-Johnson Incorporated, Concord, NH, and Binghamton, NY, (previously approved by G&C on 11-13-02, item #171), for the final design of the Manchester Airport Access Road in the Towns of Bedford, Londonderry and Merrimack and the City of Manchester by increasing the fee by $291,596.77 from $7,733,664.32 to $8,025,261.09 for additional design services, and by extending the completion date from April 15, 2007 to May 1, 2008.
#111 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to reclassify position #20914 Highway Maintainer II, labor grade 9 to Program Specialist I, labor grade 19.
#112 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to
enter into a contract with Capital Well Company, Dunbarton,
NH, for the grout sealing of abandoned wells on the properties of Sonia
Gauthier, Auburn, NH, Carol Estes, Northwood and Josh DiJoseph,
Barrington, in the amount of $10,115. Effective upon G&C approval through
#113 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, on the basis
of a low bid of $1,655,275 for roadway resurfacing of 38.1 miles in maintenance
District VI and in Merrimack, Strafford and Rockingham Counties. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#114 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with CPM Constructors of Freeport, ME on the basis of a low bid of $526,825 for
installing protective netting throughout various locations in the State. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#115 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an
agreement with the Town of
#116 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with New England Signal Systems Inc., Northwood, NH, on the basis of a low bid
of $169,433 for signal replacement on NH Route 106 and NH Route 129 in
Loudon. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#117 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, on the basis
of a low bid of $1,393,613 for roadway resurfacing of 16.5 miles of the F.E.
Everett Turnpike/I-293 in the communities of Nashua, Merrimack, Bedford,
Manchester and Hooksett. Effective upon G&C approval through
#118 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Weaver Bros. Construction Co., Inc., Concord, NH, on the basis of a low
bid of $654,912.50 for slope stabilizing on West Road in Canterbury just west
of I-93 Exit 18. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#119 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA on the basis of
a low bid of $1,578,584 for roadway resurfacing of 13.94 miles of the Blue Star
and Spaulding Turnpikes in the communities of Hampton and Rochester. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#120 Authorized with Councilor Shea
abstaining, the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental
Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,933,340 for
roadway resurfacing of 39.6 miles in maintenance District I and in
Hillsborough, Merrimack and Rockingham Counties. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#121 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA on the basis of
a low bid of $1,757,580 for roadway resurfacing of 28.72 miles in maintenance
District IV in Cheshire, Hillsborough, and Sullivan Counties. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#122 Authorized with Councilor Shea
abstaining, the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with
Continental Paving Inc.,
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total : $23,806.00
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