GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
April 9, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:00 a.m. with all members present.
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The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth, accepted the minutes of March 26, 2008.
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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 March 26, 2008 meeting.
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The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
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RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with thanks, accepted the following resignations
Associate
Justice of the Concord District Court
Michael
F. Sullivan, Concord Effective: May 30, 2008
Justice
of the Laconia District Court
David
O. Huot, Laconia Effective: June 30, 2008
Justice
of the Lancaster District Court; Justice of the Berlin District Court; and
Special Justice of the Gorham District Court
Peter
H. Bornstein, Berlin Effective:
April 18, 2008
Public
Water Access Advisory Board
(Public Member)
Allen
K. MacNeil, Plymouth Effective:
April 9, 2008
Associate
Justice of the Superior Court
Peter
H. Fauver, Freedom Effective: May 31, 2008
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Department
of Administrative Services: Financial
Data Manager
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services
Charles
Russell, Derry Effective: April 9, 2008
Succeeding: Michael E. Barlow, Concord Term: April
9, 2012
Salary: HH Step 3:
$84,297
Current
Use Advisory Board
(Represents
Assessing Official in a City)
Laura
J. Thibodeau, Sullivan Effective: April 9, 2008
Reappointment Term: March 15, 2010
Economic
Development Matching Grants Program
Nominated
by the Business and Industry Association
David
A. Juvet, Barnstead Effective: April 9, 2008
Vacancy Term: April 9, 2011
Health Services Planning and Review Board – TABLED – The Governor and Council
on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Burton voted to table the following confirmation:
(Consumer)
Constance A. Jones,
Grantham Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Succeeding:
Elizabeth Crory, Hanover Term:
April 19, 2009
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
(Mental
Health Professional)
I. Terry
Sturke, Concord Effective: April 10, 2008
Reappointment Term: April 10, 2011
Midwifery
Council
(Obstetrician)
Sylvia
Horsley, MD, Nashua Effective: April 9, 2008
Succeeding: Lisa K. Stolper, MD, Gilsum Term: September 28, 2011
Penalty
Appeals Board
(Management)
Gayle
E. Troy, Dunbarton Effective:
April 11, 2008
Reappointment Term: April 11, 2011
Physical
Therapy Governing Board
Greg
Woodsum, Weare Effective: April 9, 2008
Succeeding: Robert P. Brunton, Wolfeboro Term: January 8, 2011
Commissioner: Department of Transportation
George
N. Campbell, Jr., Portsmouth Effective:
April 9,
2008
Succeeding: Charles P. O’Leary, Hopkinton, MA Term: December 3, 2011
Salary: LL: $110,114
University
System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
Carol
S. Perkins, Plymouth Effective: April 9, 2008
Succeeding: Ann M. Sprague, Plainfield (resigned) Term: June 30, 2009
Board
of Veterinary Medicine
Nominated
by the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association
Laurie
A. Farrell, DVM, Bradford Effective: April 9, 2008
Succeeding: Brad Taylor, Canterbury (reached term limit) Term: March 5, 2013
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Sandra
Matheson, Hooksett Effective: April 9, 2008
Succeeding: Marie Metoyer, Manchester (reached term
limit) Term: October 20, 2010
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission
(Drug
Abuse Prevention)
Valerie
Herres, Lancaster Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Alan Robichaud, Belmont (resigned) Term: September 20, 2008
Business
Finance Authority
Pamela
Diamantis, Greenland Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Wayne Semprini, New Castle Term: November 3, 2010
Business
Finance Authority
Stephen
M. Duprey, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: November 3, 2010
Business
Finance Authority
Karen
G. Pollard, Rochester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Michael P. Nolin, Jr., Bow Term: November 3, 2010
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Attorney)
Christopher
T. Regan, Durham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: April 14, 2011
Board
of Licensed Dietitians
(Public
Member)
Margaret
E. Lynott, Swanzey Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: March 28, 2009
Equalization
Standards Board
Nominated
by the School Board Association
R.
Dean Michener, Durham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: October 10, 2009
Fish
& Game Commission
(Merrimack
County)
Eric
P. Orff, (i),
Epsom Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: William Carney, Bow Term: June 29, 2012
Deputy
Commissioner: Department of Health and
Human Services
Appointed
by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services
Mary
Ann Cooney, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: August 18, 2008
Salary: KK-Maximum: $106,977
Christa
McAuliffe Planetarium Commission
Byron
O. Champlin, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: April 17, 2011
Medical
Review Subcommittee
Nominated
by the Board of Medicine
Malcolm
W. Mackenzie, Nelson Village Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Diane L. Arsenault, Campton Term: December 3, 2010
Railroad
Appeals Board
(Alternate/Legal
Profession)
David
Woodbury, New Boston Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: April 23, 2011
Recreational
Therapy Governing Board
Robert
C. DuPont, Penacook Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Deborah Ann Robinson, Merrimack (resigned) Term: October 25, 2010
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
(Local
Government)
Leslie
A. Nepveu, Hooksett Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Robert J. Landman, North Hampton (resigned) Term: October 10, 2008
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#1 Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the
amount of $1,549,697 from the US Department of Health & Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#2 Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the
amount of $1,621,798 from the US Department of Health & Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#2A WITHDRAWN – The Agency withdrew the request to enter into a contract with FaciliClean LLC, Concord, NH, for office cleaning services in the amount of $9,415. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2009. 28% Federal, 72% General Funds.
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
#3 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to receive additional
General Funds from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of
$285,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#4 Authorized Lieutenant Colonel John F. Cuddy,
#5 Authorized Major Ian S. Tate be confirmed for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
#6 Authorized Captain Davie F. Erb,
#7 Authorized Major Brian G. Water,
#8 Authorized Lieutenant Colonel Francine I. Swan, Bristol, NH, be confirmed for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#9 Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $1,374.27 from the Fish and Game Department for expenses incurred on February 11, 2008 Aerial Search and Rescue support in NH. 100% Transfer Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#10 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into a contract with Xcel Fire Protection Inc., Salem, NH, for Fire
Sprinkler Replacement at the Main Building, NH Hospital, Concord, NH, in an
amount not to exceed $424,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#11 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor John D. Shea with regard to Revenue Anticipation Note-Capital Note program in construction, renovation and equipping of certain of the Borrowers’ facilities and the provision of working capital as well as the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness in connection with this Statewide Project.
#12 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 –
#13 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor John D. Shea in financing miscellaneous construction,
renovation and equipping facilities as well as the refinancing of certain
existing indebtedness in connection with Franklin Pierce Law Center
Corporation,
#14 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora Pignatelli with regard in the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness and the financing of certain capital expenditures in connection with the Saint Anselm College, Goffstown, NH.
#15 Authorized an annual salary step increase for Karen Hutchins
from Grade HH, Step 2 (salary $79,672) to Grade HH, Step 3 (salary $84,297) effective
#15A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting
Services Inc., North Springfield, VT, for Professional Services for the Design
of the Energy Enhancements at the Veterans’ Home, Tilton, NH, for an amount not
to exceed $393,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#15B Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into an agreement with SMRT Inc., Portland, ME
for professional services to develop the Feasibility Study design of Cheshire
& Merrimack County Courthouses, and Keene District Court, located in
Concord and Keene, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through
#15C Authorized Bureau of General Services to pay Northeast Mechanical Corporation, South Portland, ME, for emergency boiler repairs that were performed at Health and Human Services on March 14, 2008 in an amount not to exceed $3,690.
#15D Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Custom Copper and Slate, Medfield, MA, for roof repairs at the Hugh Gallen State Office Park, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $545,800. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $54,850 for unanticipated expense bringing the total to $600,380. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#16 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $39,025.01 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
#17 Authorized to continue membership and participation in the
National Association of State Treasurers in the amount of $6,800. Effective upon G&C approval through
#18 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with Public Resources Advisory Group Inc, New York, NY,
(previously approved by G&C on 7-19-06, item
#28), to provide financial advisory services including debt affordability and
debt management to the Treasury, by increasing the amount by $65,000 from
$254,250 to $319,250. Effective
upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
#19 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to accept and place on file the Annual Report for 2007.
JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#20 Authorized to amend a lease agreement with McCarthy
Properties (previously approved by G&C on
11-28-07, item #35), for office space, Concord, NH, in the amount of $13,900.88
from $197,177.76 to $208,078.64 for a one time renovation and an additional 135
square feet of space. Effective
#21 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the National Association of State Boards
of Geology,
NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#22 Authorized to amend a contract for the Town of Effingham
Wildlife Action Plan implementation (previously approved by G&C
on 6-27-07, item #55A), by reallocating funds in the amount of $18,450 from FY
2009 and adding it to the current FY 2008.
Effective upon G&C
approval through
#23 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Harvest New
England Association Inc.,
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#24 Authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $200,000 from funds not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of covering projected shortfalls in the general litigation expenses incurred in the defense of the State and the prosecution of criminal law. Fiscal Committee approved.
#25 Authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $482,833 from funds
not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of continuing to cover costs
associated with the prosecution of the
#26 Authorized to amend a subgrant to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department to be used to support the continuation of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Gun Crime Investigator, by increasing the amount by $45,593.30 from $64,000 to $109,593.30. 100% Federal Funds.
#27 DENIED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea
voted to deny the petition of Paula Reichey requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of
Second Degree Murder. The petitioner is
not eligible for an annulment until
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#28 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to enter into a contract with
St. Pierre Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#29 Authorized to accept and expend additional funds in the
amount of $222,861 from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, State Criminal Alien Assistance Program for expenses related to the
care and custody of criminal aliens in the NH Corrections system. Effective upon G&C approval through
#30 Authorized to transfer the sum of $1,800,000 from and within
accounts as detailed in letter dated
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#31 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to enter into a sole source contract
with New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Manchester, NH, for the sole purpose of
providing a sponsorship agreement in the amount of $13,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#32 NOT USED
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#33 Authorized Trails Bureau to amend a retroactive sole source contact with Jungle Jims,
Epsom, NH, for plowing of the snowmobile parking lot at Bear Brook State Park,
Allenstown, NH, by increasing the amount by $2,850 from $2,850 to $5,700. Effective
#34 Authorized Division of Economic Development and the NH
Insurance Department to enter into a contract with Square Spot Publishing LLC
d/b/a Square Spot Design., Manchester, NH, for domestic advertising, marketing,
and promotional services in the amount of $173,980.90. Effective upon G&C approval through
#35 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept the donation of a Memorial Park Bench given by Donald Brehm, Spofford, NH valued at $1,128 to be installed in Pisgah State Park in Chesterfield, NH, dedicated to the memory of Steven Brehm.
#36 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
contract with Multi-State Roofing Inc., Winchendon, MA for roof replacement at
Hampton and Kingston state parks in the amount of $32,283. Effective upon G&C approval through
#36A Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation Cannon Mountain Ski
Area to enter into a retroactive contract
with Robertson Transit Inc., Campton, NH, for the transport of groups to Cannon
Mt Ski Area for daily skiing in the amount of $9,750. Effective
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#37 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 $5,985. Effective upon G&C approval through
#38 Authorized to reclassify position #19852 Supervisor VI, labor grade 27, to Public Works Project Manager III, labor grade 27.
#39 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with
#40 Authorized to pay $3,948.21 to the Wildlife Management
Institute in support of the regional Northeast Wildlife Teamwork Strategy. Effective upon G&C approval through
#40A Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to enter into a contract with Joe Brigham Inc., Pembroke, NH, to carry out aerial stocking and water sample collection (acid rain analysis) of remote, high altitude trout ponds in the amount of $13,150. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 21% Fish and Game, 64% Federal, 15% Other (donations) Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#41 Authorized to accept and expend $112,791.11 in Federal Funds
from the US Environmental Protection Agency for projects to be conducted by the
Department’s Pollution Prevention Program.
Effective upon G&C
approval through
#42 Authorized to establish an Environmentalist IV position in
the Geological Survey Unit and to hire a consultant. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend
$100,000 in federal flow through funds from the Department of Safety, Homeland
Security and Emergency Management to develop a fluvial erosion hazards
program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#43 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #12059 & #40145, Sanitarian I, labor grade 17 to Environmentalist III, labor grade 23. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#44 NOT USED
#45 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the City of
#46 Authorized to approve an Original Loan Agreement with Conway
Village Fire District in the amount of $3,200,000 to finance water system
improvements. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100
#47 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to
Monadnock Tenants Cooperative Inc.,
#48 Authorized to accept and expend $12,500 in federal funds
from the US Department of Energy via Research and Development Solutions LLC,
for data collection, reporting, and assessment for the Granite State Clean
Cities Coalition, and for Coalition technical assistance and activities
support. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#49 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of
#50 Authorized to budget and expend additional project funds for
a geomorphic assessment of the
#51 Authorized NH Department of Transportation’s request to
rehabilitate the bridge on
#52 Authorized Akwa Marina Yacht Club LLC’s request to transfer 3 boatslips from an adjacent property and relocate one slip which is subject to sand accumulation into a permitted major docking facility increasing the total number of permitted slips from 73 up to 76 on property having an average of 340 ft of frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia.
#53 Authorized to enter into a contract with Feeley
& Driscoll P.C.,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Bureau of Medical Services
#54 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the
#55 Authorized Disability Determination Section to enter into an
agreement with J. David Brand, MD, Chocorua, NH, to
function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer in the amount of
$102,400. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#56 Authorized Disability Determination Section to amend an agreement with Joyce E. Butterworth, Registered Nurse, Penacook, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-3-07, item #63), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer, by increasing the amount from $4,940 to $17,940 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#57 Authorized Disability Determination Section to amend an agreement with Sandra J. Sattler, Registered Nurse, Tilton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-31-07, item #98), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer, by increasing the amount by an amount not to exceed $22,360 from $18,200 to $40,560 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#58 Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of
$12,653 in SFY 2008 and $118,094.67 in SFY 2009 from Parental Reimbursement funds that will be
matched with additional Federal funds, and to accept and expend corresponding
Federal funds in the amount of $12,653 in SFY 2008
and $118,094.68 in SFY 2009 based on the Federally
approved Department of Cost Allocation Plan and worker Random Moment Time
Sample results, to support Parental Reimbursement and billing activities. (2)Further Authorized
Division of Children, Youth and Families to establish four full-time temporary
positions. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#59 Authorized to conduct two organized meetings for an
initiative entitled “I Am Moving, I Am Learning”, for
early childhood professionals and parent representative to be held on
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#60 Authorized
Tobey School
#61 Authorized to accept material donations according to the
list as detailed in letter dated
#62 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with Hobart Corporation,
Division for Child Support Services
#63 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #12140 from Account Clerk III, salary grade 9 to Case Technician Trainee I, salary grade 12-14. 64% Federal, 36% General Funds.
Division of Family Assistance
#64 Authorized to reimburse Amy Newbury, Family Services
Specialist, and Adina Jones, Family Services Specialist from State Fiscal Year
2008 appropriations $338.03 and $6.78 respectively, for travel expenses
incurred from
#65 Authorized to amend a contract with Second Start, concord, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10-3-07, item #64), to deliver job skills instruction for employment training and experiential education for NH Employment Program participants, by increasing the amount by $264,910.02 from $2,031,555 to $2,296,465.02. Effective upon G&C approval. 78% Federal, 22% General Funds.
Bureau of Behavioral Health
#66 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide accompanied transportation services for individuals in need of inpatient psychiatric services in an amount not to exceed $211,464. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
#67 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $110,262. Effective retroactive to November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#68 Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source agreement with the University System of NH, Institute on Disability, Concord, NH, to provide project and fiscal management of the NH Nursing Home Diversion Modernization grant in the amount of $450,232. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#69 Authorized Bureau of Laboratory Services, Public Health Laboratories to accept and expend Federal Funds in the amount of $216,705 from the US Department of Agriculture to fund the PHL Food Emergency Response Network program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. (2)Further Authorized to establish a full-time temporary position of Laboratory Scientist I-III, labor grades 16-20 utilizing funds from USDA Food Emergency Response Network program.
#70 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, Public Health Laboratories to reclassify position #14974, Word Processor Operator II, salary grade 12 to Microbiologist V, salary grade 32. 100% General Funds.
#71 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Section, Asthma Control Program to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $16,437 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to fund the Asthma Control Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#72 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Section, Asthma Control Program to amend an agreement with Lamprey Health Care Inc., Raymond, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10-3-07, item #53), to coordinate and implement capacity-building interventions for improved asthma health in NH, by increasing the amount by $17,590 from $213,000 to $230,590. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#73 Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics to retroactively distribute funds to town, cities, and mosquito control districts to supplement resources for local mosquito control activities and to continue mosquito surveillance activities in an amount not to exceed $430,088.06. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#74 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with Manchester Health Department, Manchester, NH, to provide primary care services for individuals experiencing homelessness in an amount not to exceed $57,219. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 89% General, 11% Federal Funds.
#75 Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics, Cancer Registry Program to amend a contract with the Trustees of Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #176, amended on 3-21-07, item #56), to provide cancer registry services, by increasing the amount by $1,181,260 from $1,340,287 to $2,521,547, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2008. 92% General, 8% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Human Resource Management
#75A Authorized to make a retroactive one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Megan Sheehan, Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer III, Division for Juvenile Justice Services for wages that were mistakenly not paid from SFY 2007 funds in the amount of $957.43. 66% General, 34% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#76 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Connie Upschulte, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 12-11-07, item #71), to continue 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, by increasing the amount of $8,000 to an amount not to exceed $13,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#77 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Pamela Mueller, Contoocook, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 12-11-07, item #69), to continue 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, by increasing the amount of $5,000 to an amount not to exceed $8,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#78 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Christine Downing, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 11-28-07, item #152), 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, by increasing the amount of $50,000 to an amount not to exceed $67,500. She will also coordinate and co-facilitate the state committee to develop a Numeracy plan and provide mathematical expertise for the state of NH. This will require an increase of $17,500 in the contract to cover professional services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#79 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Christina Felix, Lee, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #234), to continue 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, by increasing the amount of $15,000 to an amount not to exceed $22,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#80 Authorized to enter into a contract with RMC Research Corporation to conduct a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of approximately three mathematics and three science projects being funded through the Mathematics/Science Partnership Program in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered an approved on the basis of invoices which are support by a summary of activities that have taken place in accordance with the terms of the contract, along with a detailed listing of expenses incurred in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. (3)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this contract for up to two additional fiscal years, subject to the contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein and pending legislative approval of the next biennium budget. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#81 Authorized to amend a contract with Measured Progress Inc., Dover, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-27-07, item #330), to administer the Tri-state New England Common Assessment program for grades 3-8 and grade 11, in an amount not to exceed $7,164,333. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 10.5% State, 89.5% Federal Funds.
#82 Authorized to enter into a contract with Rebecca Gagnon, Sole Proprietor, Northfield, NH, to provide assistance with the implementation of the Initiative for School Empowerment and Excellence Follow the Child Assistance Center in an amount not to exceed $22,500. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of the 25% of the total value of the contract withholding provision. (3)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this contract for up to two additional fiscal years, subject to the contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein and pending legislative approval of the next biennium budget. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#83 Authorized to enter into a contract with Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, to provide technical assistance to build upon current research in the area of mathematical literacy to create a PreK-16 Quantitative Literacy Action Plan for use by school and district leadership in an amount not to exceed $74,993.91. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered an approved on the basis of invoices which are support by a summary of activities that have taken place in accordance with the terms of the contract, along with a detailed listing of expenses incurred in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. (3)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this contract for up to two additional fiscal years, subject to the contractor’s acceptable performance of the terms therein and pending legislative approval of the next biennium budget. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#84 Authorized to enter into a contract with Dr. Maryanne Wolf to present at a one day workshop on May 15, 2008, entitled “Brain Research and Its Impact on Teaching Young Children to Read” in the amount not to exceed $3,703.50. 100% Federal Funds.
#85 Authorized to make a sole source grant to University of Massachusetts – Boston to help fund the Regional Program to Prepare Teachers of the Visually Impaired in the amount of $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#86 Authorized to hold the Reading First Distinguished Reading Researcher Symposium June 22-24, 2008 for vocabulary development and work with English Language Learners. (2)Further Authorized a contract with Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett, NH, to provide appropriate meeting space and meals for the Symposium in an amount not to exceed $13,911.12 100% Federal Funds.
#87 Authorized to hold the Reading First Distinguished Reading Researcher Symposium April 16 and May 15, 2008, for vocabulary development and brain research as it relates to reading instruction. (2)Further Authorized a contract with Celebrations at the Wayfarer, Bedford, NH, to provide appropriate meeting space and meals for the Symposium in an amount not to exceed $15,576. 100% Federal Funds.
#88 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #13306 Program Specialist II, labor grade 21 ($35,880) to Business Administrator II, labor grade 24 (40,599). 100% General Funds.
#88A Authorized to grant funds to Southeastern Regional Education Service Center, Bedford, NH, to provide tutorial services to those who qualify for special education services and who are incarcerated in NH’s various correctional facilities in an amount not to exceed $91,309. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE LOTTERY COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#89 Authorized to purchase instant gaming tickets and related services in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option with Scientific Games International Inc., to purchase additional ticket quantities above the value allowed by the current contract for instant game tickets at a maximum cost of $2,300,000 per year with a total maximum cost of $4,600,000 through the term of the renewal. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. (3)Further Authorized to transfer $2,300,000 from the Lottery Special Revenue Account for the purchase of instant tickets and related services. Fiscal Committee approved.
#90 Authorized to lease and service instant ticket vending machines in an amount not to exceed $1,743,000. (2)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option with GTECH Corporation to lease and service instant ticket vending machines at a maximum cost of $1,743,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Other (Sweepstakes) Funds.
#91 TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton and with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, voted to table the request to reclassify position #19665 Lottery Representative I, labor grade 17 ($30,556) to Administrator IV, labor grade 33 ($60,216). 100% Sweepstakes Funds.
#92 TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton and with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, voted to table the request to reclassify position #14411 Lottery Representative I, labor grade 17 ($30,556) to Supervisor V, labor grade 26 ($44,284). 100% Sweepstakes Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#93 Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $488,956. (2)Further Authorized to award funds to the sub-grantees as detailed in letter dated February 27, 2008, for a total amount of $480,645 for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#94 Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend additional Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $387,457. (2)Further Authorized to award funds to the sub-grantees as detailed in letter dated February 27, 2008, for a total amount of $379,697 for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#95 Authorized Division of Safety Services to accept and expend $73,090.30 in additional funds from the US Department of Homeland Security/US Coast Guard to purchase a watercraft vessel. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#96 Authorized Division of Safety Services to amend a grant from the US Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, by reallocating the funds in the amount of $3,500 for the purpose of hazardous materials planning and training for local communities and first responders. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#97 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to transfer $39,000 from the International Registration Program to Driver Licensing in order to realign budgeted funds to offset anticipated shortages in SFY 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Highway Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#98 Authorized Division of State Police to amend a federal award received from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (previously amended by G&C on 7-18-07), for partnering with local law enforcement to address gang and drug related problems, by extending the end date from March 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#99 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to accept and expend a $19,460.35 grant from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled DMV Crash Date Update for the purpose of covering payroll costs related to reducing the backlog of un-entered crash data. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2008. 100% Other (Transfers from other Agencies) Funds.
#100 Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend a $2,235.81 grant from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled NH State Police C.A.R.E (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) Conference for the purpose of covering the out-of-state travel costs for a member of the State Police to attend the Annual C.A.R.E Conference. Effective May 1, 2008 through May 31, 2008. 100% Other (Transfers from other Agencies) Funds.
#101 Authorized Grants Management Unit to enter into a memorandum of understanding and grant the Trustees of Dartmouth College of Lebanon, NH in the amount of $245,237 of federal Department of Homeland Security FY 2007 funds for emergency medical response teams in the region. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#102 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Biopool US Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ for instrumentation maintenance to the controlled drug screening personal labs located in the State Police Forensic Laboratory in an amount not to exceed $25,200. Effective upon G&C approval through November 6, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.
#103 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a sole source contract with Grafton County, North Haverhill, NH, to provide parking area space and classroom area for the Motorcycle Rider Training Program in an amount not to exceed $6,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Motorcycle Rider Training Program Funds.
#104 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a sole source License for Use of Premises with the NH Community Technical College, Laconia, NH, to provide parking area space and classroom area for the Motorcycle Rider Training Program in an amount not to exceed $22,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Motorcycle Rider Training Program Funds.
#105 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a sole source License for Use of Premises with the NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH, to provide parking area space and classroom area for the Motorcycle Rider Training Program in an amount not to exceed $15,750. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2008. 100% Motorcycle Rider Training Program Funds.
#106 Authorized Division of Administration to make a retroactive payment to Graybar Electric Co., Inc., Manchester, NH, for data/communications cable in the amount of $2,748.14. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
#107 Authorized Grants Management Unit to amend a memorandum of understanding with Volunteer NH! (previously approved by G&C On 4-4-07, item #105D), to guide implementation of the DOS/Volunteer NH! Partnership, by extending the end date to June 30, 2009 from June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#108 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac Inc., Concord, NH, for the painting of approximately 90 State Police Dodge Chargers in an amount not to exceed $90,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 89% Highway, 19% Turnpike Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#109 Authorized to budget and expend revenue in the amount of $330,855.77 from the Special Railroad Fund for maintenance and repair of active State-owned railroad lines. (2)Further Authorized Bureau of Rail and Transit to expend an amount not to exceed $330,855.77 for maintenance and repairs to active state-owned railroad lines. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#110 WITHDRAWN – The Agency withdrew the request to transfer $3,478,000 between Highway Fund accounts and to transfer $2,482,000 from Highway Surplus as detailed in letter dated March 6, 2008. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend agency (other funds) income and expenditures for the Mechanical Services Bureau and the Bridge Maintenance Bureau in the amount of $729,550 and $180,000. (3)Further Authorized to transfer $1,008,950 from Turnpike Retained Earnings Fund. Fiscal Committee approved.
#111 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Ledge Light Technologies, New London, CT, to perform a Traffic Records System Assessment and Section 408 Grant Application in the amount of $46,900. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#112 Authorized a contract renewal with Jason Belcourt d/b/a Pride Residential & Commercial Cleaning, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-17-06, item #127), for weekly office cleaning services at the Bureau of Turnpikes and District 5 Administration Building in the amount of $16,080. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#113 NOT USED
#114 NOT USED
#115 NOT USED
#116 NOT USED
#117 Authorized a contract renewal with Ayer Electric LLC, Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #203), for electrical services at the Turnpike Maintenance and Toll facilities in the amount of $49,100. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#118 Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to amend a grant to provide additional funding to the Berlin Airport Authority, for AIP-15, to reconstruct, mark, and light Runway 18-36 at the Berlin Airport in the amount of $24,751.66. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#119 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #21795 Survey Team Technician I, labor grade 10 to Supervisor I, labor grade 19. 100% Highway Funds.
#120 Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into Part “A” of a two-part contract with Clough, Harbour, and Associates, LLP, Keene, NH, to perform bridge scour evaluations and associated tasks in the amount of $771,127.67. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#121 Authorized Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into a sole source agreement with Illinois Tool Works Inc., Canton, MA, for the purpose of providing repair, calibration, maintenance, and services required to support the Department’s use of an Instron Model 5525 Direct Tension Tester in an amount not to exceed $14,594. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#122 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way petition for a hearing on US Route 4 Bridge replacement and improvements to US 4/NH 4A Intersection with a suggested budget of $3,515.
#123 Authorized Bureau of Traffic to amend a contract with Castle Rock Consultants Inc., d/b/a CRC Consultants, Leesburg, VA (previously approved by G&C on 5-9-01, item #194), to continue the planning, development and implementation of additional functionalities to the Regional Traveler Information System, by extending the completion date from April 30, 2008 to April 1, 2009.
#124 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners $230,920 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from March 4, 2008 through March 20, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval.
#125 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way petition for a hearing on the proposed alterations to be made to widen approximately two miles of NH 101A, a Class IV Highway, between Somerset Parkway and Celina Avenue in the City of Nashua, NH, as part of the NH 101A widening project.
#126 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, Bureau of Highway Maintenance to reclassify position #20595 Highway Maintainer II, labor grade 9 to Civil Engineer IV, labor grade 27.
#127 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Modern Protective Coatings Inc., Hudson, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $424,418 for maintenance repainting of two state-owned steel through plate girder bridges in the Town of Campton. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $42,441.80 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds.
#128 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 $1,551,750 for roadway resurfacing of 8.32 barrel miles of the F. E. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack and the F. E. Everett/I-293 in Manchester. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $155,175 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 22, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#129 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 $1,832,112.50 for roadway resurfacing of 45.79 miles in maintenance District V and in Hillsborough, Merrimack and Rockingham Counties. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $183,211.25 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 22, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds.
#130 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter in a contract with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, on the basis of a low bid of $1,714,022.50 for roadway resurfacing of 7.52 barrel miles of the Blue Star Turnpike (I-95) in Seabrook and Hampton Falls and the Spaulding Turnpike in Dover and Rochester. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $171,402.25 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 22, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#131 Authorized a contract renewal with Systems & Communications Sciences Inc., (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #6), for Data Center Support Services, by increasing the amount from $5,920,153 by $4,160,663 for a total of $10,080,816. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Other (agency) Funds.
#132 Authorized for the benefit of DHHS, Public Laboratory, to enter into a contract with HLN LLC, San Diego, CA, in the amount of $74,883 for contractor support in meeting a Centers for Disease Control mandate. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008. 100% Other (agency) Funds.
#133 Authorized a contract with BizTech Solutions Inc., d/b/a BTSI, Concord, NH, to provide maintenance for the Kodak DMU Scanner located at DHHS in the amount of $5,838. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Other (agency) Funds.
Requested Tuition Total:
$29,380.85
Next Governor and Executive Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the State House, Concord, New Hampshire.
The Honorable Board then Adjourned