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 Hollingworth 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
Board
of Accountancy
(Public
Member)
Ellery
Hathorn,
Aviation
Users Advisory Board
(Airport
Manager)
Kevin
A. Dillon,
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Board
of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professionals
(Office
of Alcohol and Drug Policy)
Joseph
P. Harding,
Succeeding: Mary Dube, Epsom (reached term limit) Term:
Amusement
Ride Safety Advisory Board
(
Tom
Brady, Jefferson Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Amusement
Ride Safety Advisory Board
(Electrical
Engineer)
Tyler
E. Carlisle,
Vacancy Term:
Amusement
Ride Safety Advisory Board
(Insurance
Professional)
Robert
Simpson, Bow Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Assessing
Standards Board
(Public
Member)
Eugene
T. Reed,
Reappointment Term:
Electricians
Board
(Master
Electrician)
Thomas
J. Malley,
Reappointment Term:
NH
Housing Finance Authority
(Experienced
in Construction of Single Family Real Estate)
John
T. Eller, (d), Newbury Effective:
Succeeding: David Frydman,
Board
of Nursing
Barbra
Brown,
Succeeding
Martha S. Danderson,
Board
of Nursing
Mertie
L. Potter,
Reappointment Term:
Real
Estate Appraisers Board
(Public
Member)
Suzanne
M. Foster, Newfields Effective:
Succeeding: Sally Sullivan,
Real
Estate Appraisers Board
(Public
Member)
Kevin
A. McCue,
Succeeding: Michael F. Whiby,
State-Capital
Region Planning Commission
Deborah
de Peyster, Concord Effective:
Succeeding: Robert C. Washburn, Concord Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
Department
of Resources and Economic Development Advisory Commission
(Agriculture)
Diane
Souther, (r), Concord Effective:
Succeeding:
Richard D. Greeley,
Speech
Language Pathology Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Nancy
H. Rescino, Bow Effective:
Succeeding: Mariellen Mackay,
Assistant
Commissioner: Department of Safety
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to remove
from the table, the following confirmation - which was tabled at the May 2,
2007 Meeting
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, voted to approve the
following confirmation:
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Safety
Earl
M. Sweeney, Belmont Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Salary: Group JJ Step 5 $99,778
Assistant
Commissioner: Department of Transportation
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation
David
J. Brillhart,
Reappointment Term:
Salary: Group KK maximum, $102,365
Transportation
Appeals Board
(Professional
Engineer)
H.
Edmund Bergeron,
Reappointment Term:
Volunteer
NH Board of Directors
Lisa
C. Michaud,
Vacancy Term:
Water
Council
(Industrial
Interests)
Christopher
M. Rawnsley, Antrim Effective:
Succeeding: Wayne L. Patenaude, Hopkinton Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Amusement
Ride Safety Advisory Board
(Owner
of portable amusement rides)
W.
Scott Miller, Webster Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 1 year from confirmation
Amusement
Ride Safety Advisory Board
(Operator
of permanently placed carnival or amusement rides)
Thomas
Morrow, Salem Effective:
Upon confirmation
Vacancy Term: 2 years from confirmation
Director of the Division of Career Technology and Adult
Learning: Department of Education
Nominated by the the Department of Education in
consultation with the Board of Education
Paul
K. Leather, Concord Effective:
Upon confirmation
Reappointment Term: 4 years from confirmation
Salary: GG maximum $81,984.00
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
(
Catherine
P. McDowell, Randolph Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 years from confirmation
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
Nominated
by the Federation of Fire Mutual Aid Association
Kevin
Pratt, Raymond Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
New
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
(Represents
Consumers)
John
Badger, Newmarket Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Susan Richey,
New
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
(Alternate
– knowledgeable in auto mechanics)
George
F. Dykstra, Chichester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Postsecondary
Education Commission
(Lay
Public)
James
M. Fitzgerald, Laconia Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Kenneth R. Rhodes,
Railroad
Appeals Board
(Legal
Profession)
Francis
X. Quinn Jr., Rye Effective:
Upon confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Interim
Commissioner:
Richard
A. Gustafson, Bedford Effective:
Succeeding: William Simonton, Concord Term: Serves at G&C pleasure Salary: KK maximum $102,365 (RSA 4:5)
State-Capital
Region Planning Commission
Mark
Ciborowski, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Victoria Zachos, Concord Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
Board
of Managers of the NH Veterans Home
(Member
of a Chartered Veterans Service Organization)
Richard
L. Murphy, Merrimack Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Director
of Waste Management: Department of Environmental Services
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services (with
consultation of Waste Management Council)
Michael
J. Wimsatt, Concord Effective:
Upon confirmation
Succeeding: Tony P. Guinta,
Salary: HH Step 4: $84,919
Water
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
(Nominated
by the NH Water Works Association)
Thomas
Bowen,
Reappointment Term:
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor
Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli 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 Coastal Economic Development Corporation for the benefit
of Port City Air, Inc. located in
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
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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
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 Coastal Economic Development Corporation (the
"Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $150,000 to
provide equipment financing for Port City Air, Inc., of Portsmouth, 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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#2 Authorized to amend an agreement with the Town of
Hinsdale, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-3-05, item #15), for the
purpose of replacing the existing sewer main along Canal Street, by extending
the completion date to June 30, 2008 from June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#3 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of
Keene, NH, for the purpose of supporting infrastructure improvements to a
vacant downtown property, known as the Railroad Yard, in the amount of
$480,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#4 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#5 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to accept and expend $23,021.33 in federal highway safety funds from
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the development and
implementation of a statewide safety program.
Effective upon G&C approval through
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
#5A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
enter into an agreement with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.,
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#6 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $3,176 from the US Department
of Energy, for out-of-state travel for the Certified Energy Mangers seminar in
Natick, MA from June 11-15, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#7 Authorized to amend a contract with Connecticut General
life Insurance Company d/b/a CIGNA Healthcare (previously approved by G&C
on
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#8 Authorized to enter into a contract with Compass Systems
& Programming Inc.,
#9 Authorized to enter into a contract with Software House
International Incorporated,
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#10 Authorized to accept and expend monetary contributions in
the amount of $1,460 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the
betterment of the cemetery.
#11 Authorized to accept donations of computer services and
media converter in the amount of $1,148.68 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery
to be used for the betterment of the cemetery.
#12 Authorized to pay two unencumbered, retroactive, sole source invoice from Daniel’s Electric,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#13 Authorized the list of G&C
meeting dates for the period of July through December 2007 with location
subject to change.
#14 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with F.L. Merrill Construction Inc., Pembroke, NH, for
drainage reconstruction at the Concord District Courthouse, Concord, NH, for a
total price not to exceed $24,500. Effective upon G&C approval through
#15 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Beloin Construction
Inc.,
#16 Authorized Bureau of General Services to amend a contract
with Janitech Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved
by G&C on 9-27-06, item #V), for janitorial services at the Health and
Human Services Building, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $9,000 from
$545,712 to $554,712. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#17 Authorized to enter into a contract with Inmate Calling
Solutions LLC d/b/a IC Solutions of San Jose, CA, for Inmate and Pay Telephone
Services. Effective
#18 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a inter-agency rental agreement with the Department of
Health and Human Services,
#19 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with D&C Construction Company Inc., Rockland, MA,
for the waterline improvements at the Powder Mill Fish Hatchery, New Durham,
NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,426,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#20 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency
transfers for Fiscal Year 2007 during the Month of April.
#21 Authorized to accept and place on file the Salary
Adjustment Fund and Employee Benefit Adjustment Fund agency transfers for the
month of April.
#22 Authorized to accept a portrait of
Governor Jeanne Shaheen from the Governor Shaheen Portrait Committee and Authorized the hanging of
the portrait in the State House.
Effective
#23 Authorized a Working Capital
Warrant in the amount of $460,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of June
2007. (2)Further Authorized a Working
Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $325,119,821.61 for the Month of
April and recommends the balance of $104,880,178.39 be lapsed.
#24 Authorized an annual salary step
for Joseph B. Bouchard, Assistant Commissioner, from Group II, Step 4 ($89,855)
to Group II, Step 5 ($94,854) effective
#24A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into a contract with Dzioba Construction Co.
Inc., Derry, NH, for an addition and renovations to Little Hall Dining
Services, NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed
$1,596,041. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#24B Authorized Bureau of Risk Management to
enter into an agreement with Rowley Insurance Agency for the purchase of
liability insurance to protect the State for its watercraft operations for an
amount not to exceed $12,072.
Effective
#24C TABLED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to table the request to enter into a
contract with the Local Government Center Health Trust LLC,
#24D Authorized to accept and place on
file the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora Pignatelli
with regard to the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness and the
financing of certain new capital projects in connection with
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#25 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise
appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of
$17,660.30 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
#26 Authorized to retroactively
enter Sylvia Yeaton into an educational tuition
agreement with
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#27 Authorized Division of Arts to award Arts in Education
Grants totaling $9,500 to Timberline Regional School, Plaistow, NH and Arts
Alliance of Northern NH. Effective upon G&C approval through
#28 Authorized Division of Arts to award a Community Arts
Project Grant to the Moving Company Dance Center, Keene, in the amount of
$5,000. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#29 Authorized Division of Arts to award a Community Arts
Partnership Initiative Grant to the Crotched Mountain Foundation, Greenfield,
in the amount of $7,250. Effective upon G&C approval through
#30 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $17,000 to the
#31 Authorized Division of Arts to award a Mini-Grant to Great
River Arts Institute, Bellows Falls, VT in the amount of $1,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#32 Authorized Division of Arts to an Organizational Support
Cultural Facility Grant to Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH, in the amount
of $8,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#33 Authorized Division of Arts to enter into an agreement with
Karen Holman, Andover, NH, for the creation of artwork for the NH Folklife Website in the amount of $3,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#34 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Hollingworth authorized the
request to budget and expend $4,500 in examination fees collected from the
Principles and Practices of Engineering and Land Surveying Examinations and the
Fundamentals of Engineering and Land Surveying Examinations for direct expenses
of these examinations. Effective upon G&C approval through
BOARD OF TAX AND LAND APPEALS
#35 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
renew a contract with Bragan Reporting Associates
Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #41),
for court reporting services in an amount not to exceed $12,000. Effective
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#36 Authorized Division of Animal Industry to accept and expend
grant funds from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the
amount of $3,000 to be used to provide financial assistance to the State for Scrapie Disease surveillance, flock certification,
education for flock owners and veterinarians, and supporting the fairs in
maintaining isolation pens and education to maintain a Scrapie
Disease free environment. Effective upon G&C approval through
#36A Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with
the
#36B Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with
the
#36C Authorized Division of Animal Industry to amend a cooperative
agreement for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Surveillance Cooperative
Agreement Award in the amount of $28,500 (previously approved by G&C on
2-7-07, item #14A), by extending the completion date retroactively to December 31, 2007 from April 30, 2007.
#36D Authorized to amend a grant with the UNH Cooperative Extension
Hillsborough County, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
10-5-05), for the Innovative Landscape Practices project, by extending the completion
date to December 31, 2007 from June 30, 2007.
(2)Further Authorized to amend the Price and Method of
Payment, to provide one final payment upon completion of all work instead of
quarterly payments.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#37 Authorized to amend a grant from the Federal Bureau of
Justice Assistance (previously approved by G&C on
#38 Authorized to appoint James W. Kennedy as an Assistant
Attorney General, at a salary level of $60,000.
Effective
#38A Authorized to appoint Jane E. Young as an Assistant Attorney
General at a salary level of $90,546.30.
Effective
#38B Authorized to appoint John M. Gasaway
Jr. as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $57,000. Effective through
#38C Authorized to designate Karin Eckel
as an attorney at a salary of $52,000.
Effective
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#39 Authorized a renewal of the 25% compensation rate increase
of Chief Boiler Inspector, position #10973, labor grade 25, (previously
approved by G&C on 12/7/05, item
#29), to retain the incumbent in this position.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#40 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
Workforce Opportunity Council Inc.,
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#41 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
enter into a contract with Edmonds Landscaping Co., LLC,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#42 Authorized to accept and place on file the annual report
for the State Fiscal Year ending
#43 Authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Bergeron
Construction Company Inc.,
#44 Authorized to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls
Inc.,
#45 Authorized to enter into a contract with The Doctor’s
Office at
#46 Authorized to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls
Inc.,
#47 Authorized to renew an agreement with Celia Englander, MD,
Rye, NH, for clinical medical services as the Chief Medical
Officer (previously approved by G&C on 7-19-06, item #57), in the amount of
$235,867.94. Effective
#48 Authorized to renew an agreement with John Eppolito, MD, for clinical medical services as staff
physician (previously approved by G&C on 7-19-06, item #58), in the amount
of $220,575.74. Effective
#49 Authorized to renew a contract with Neat NH Cleaning
Service Inc., Auburn, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-06, item
#40), for cleaning services for the Division of Field Service’s Nashua
Probation/Parole District Office, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $9,600. Effective retroactive to
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#49A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
amend a contract with Susan M. Baldwin, to provide expert testimony and relatd assistance to assist in participating in the NH
Public Utilities Commission docket concerning FairPoint
Communications Inc’s proposed acquisition of Verizon New England’s landline business within NH, by
increasing the amount by $93,585 from $24,550 to $118,135. Effective upon G&C
approval through
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#50 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to
accept and expend Sweepstakes Incentive Award Funds from the Multi-State
Lottery Commission, West Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#51 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli
authorized the request to accept and expend US Department of Transportation
grant funds in the amount of $24,097 in support of the Dig Safe program in
NH. Effective upon
G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#52 Authorized to enter into a sublease agreement with the
Pease Development Authority,
#53 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a sole source contract with the University
of NH, Complex Systems Research Center, to develop a GIS-compatible database
for state forest and park lands administered by the Department in the amount of
$18,000. (2)Further
Authorized to make a payment of $2,000 upon approval of contract. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#54 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to budget and
expend prior year unexpended grant awards under the Cooperative Forestry
Assistance Act of 1978, Urban and Community Forestry, America the Beautiful, in
the amount of $13,463.65. Effective upon G&C approval through
#55 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to retroactively amend a grant from the
National Parks Service Land and Water Conservation Fund (previously approved by
G&C on 9-8-04, item #55), in the amount of $980,000 for the Monadnock State Park Development and Acquisition project,
by extending the completion date to June 25, 2008 from December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.
#56 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
contract with Casella Waste Management Inc., Salem,
NH, for rubbish removal and disposal at five state park facilities in the
amount of $59,724. Effective
#57 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
contract with Rowell’s Sewer & Drain, Franklin, NH, for septic pumping and
disposal at two state parks in the amount of $37,185. Effective
#58 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with Waste Management of NH, Hampton, NH, for rubbish removal
and disposal at fifteen state parks in the amount of $74,274.55. Effective
#59 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with J. K. Lynch Disposal, Colebrook, NH, for rubbish removal
and disposal at five state parks in the amount of $16,243. Effective
#60 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
contract with Handy House Inc., Foxboro, MA, for portable toilet service at
various State Parks in the amount of $4,130.
Effective
#61 Authorized Division of Parks and
Recreation to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Lighthouse Kids
Corporation to partner in the White Island Light Station conservation
project. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#62 Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a
contract with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, for
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southwest NH in the amount of
$7,500. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#63 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to
renew a sole source contract with
the New England State Travel Directors Council Inc., d/b/a Discover New
England, Stowe, VT, for collaborative international marketing in the amount of
$380,000. Effective
#64 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to
enter into a sole source contract
with Granite State Ambassadors Inc.,
#65 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to
enter into a sole source contract
with NH Stories, Inc., d/b/a NH Made, Andover, NH, to market NH made products
and services in the amount of $50,000.
Effective
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#66 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Information Station Specialists of
Zeeland, MI, to provide turnkey installation for a 10 Watt low frequency radio
station in
#67 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Russell Weldon, New Durham, NH, for the
purpose of reimbursement for the relocation of an existing leach field that
will be destroyed by the installation of a waterline to the Powdermill
Fish Hatchery, New Durham, NH, in an amount not to exceed $28,238. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#68 Authorized to grant at no cost, a utility easement on Fish
and Game owned land in the Town of Warren, NH, to NH Electric Cooperative Inc.,
for the purpose of installing one power pole and associated wires at the Warren
Fish Hatchery.
#69 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with
the Wildlife Management Institute Inc.,
#70 Authorized to accept a $5,000 donation from the Meredith
Rotary Club.
#71 Authorized to accept and expend $300 from Fiske Hydro Inc., to fund fuel costs for transporting anadromous fish for release in the
#72 Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement
with the
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#73 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Complete Recycling Solutions LLC,
#74 Authorized the nomination of Ray Konisky,
#75 Authorized to award grants to the entities as detailed in
letter dated
#76 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the NH Lakes
Association,
#77 Authorized to amend a contract with the
#78 Authorized to amend a contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental
Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-28-04, item #59,
amended on 5-18-05, item #47, amended on 6-21-06, item #112, amended on 8-8-06,
item #46, amended on 10-11-06, item #42), to provide site investigation and
remedial action planning services, by increasing the amount by $65,000 from
$596,140 to $661,140. 100% Federal Funds.
#79 Authorized to amend a Local Source Water Protection grant
to the Southern NH Planning Commission,
#80 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
to the Rockingham County Conservation District,
#81 Authorized to amend a contract with Sanborn, Head and
Associates Inc.,
#82 Authorized to award four Regional Water System Grants to
the entities as detailed in letter dated
#83 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
#84 Authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed to the Town of
#85 Authorized Rourke Builders LLC’s request to remove a permanent dock, and construct a
“U-shaped” docking facility consisting of two piling piers connected by a
walkway with three 3-pile ice clusters and one fender piling, a seasonal canopy
and seasonal boatlift within the center slip, and two seasonal PWC lifts,
construct a separate piling pier approximately 25 ft from the easterly property
line, and excavate shoreline to construct a perched beach with lake access
steps on frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
#86 Authorized Richard Horan’s request to construct a tidal
docking structure consisting of a permanent pier connecting to a ramp
connecting to a float, providing one under-sized slip on frontage on the
#87 Authorized John & James Murray’s request to remove
existing crib supported deck over water with a seasonal dock extension, fill
lake bed to construct breakwater in an “L” configuration with a cantilevered
pier and a piling pier connected by a cantilevered pier in a “C” configuration
on frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
#88 Authorized Gabriel Stabile Meredith LLC’s
request to construct two seasonal docks connected by a seasonal walkway in an
“U” configuration attached to two concrete pads located in the bank, construct
a perched beach with access stairs to the waterbody
on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith.
#89 Authorized Brian P. Caven’s
request to construct a tidal docking structure consisting of a permanent pier
connecting to a ramp connecting to a float, providing one under-sized slip on
frontage on the
#89A Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a retroactive cooperative agreement with
the University System of NH, Office of Sponsored Research,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office
of Operations Support
#90 Authorized Division of Legal Services to make payment, in
the amount of $4,080 to Aspen Publishers Inc., Frederick, MD, for Loislaw Internet Legal Services during the period of May
2007 through April 2008.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#91 Authorized to continue an increase for retention purposes
for the Pharmaceutical Service Specialist classification hourly rate by 20%
(previously approved by G&C on
#91A Authorized to amend an agreement with the NH Healthy Kids
Corporation,
Office of Homeless, Housing and
Transportation Services
#92 Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc.,
#93 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Families in
Transition,
Division of Public Health Services
#94 Authorized Nutrition and Health
Promotion Section, Women, Infants and Children to enter into an agreement with
Valerie A. Long,
#95 Authorized Office of Minority Health to enter into an
agreement with the Sam Hospitality Inc., d/b/a Crowne
Plaza of Nashua, Nashua, NH, to hold an organized meeting/conference on June
29-30, 2007 in an amount not to exceed $12,000.
Effective
#96 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal
and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with Community Action
Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, to provide prenatal
services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Effective
#97 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal
and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with The Family Resource
Center at Gorham, Gorham, NH to provide home visiting services in an amount not
to exceed $60,704. Effective
#98 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal
and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with Good Beginnings of
Sullivan County, Claremont, NH, to provide prenatal services in an amount not
to exceed $57,600. Effective
#99 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal
and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with Ammonoosuc
Community Health Services Inc.,
#100 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and
Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with Families First of the
Greater Seacoast, Portsmouth, NH to provide home visiting services in an amount
not to exceed $60,704. Effective
#101 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and
Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with Good Beginnings of
Sullivan County,
#102 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an
agreement with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc.,
Concord, NH, to provide voluntary, confidential HIV counseling, testing, and referral
services and STD testing and treatment in an amount not to exceed $29,400. Effective
#103 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an
agreement with Lamprey Health Care Inc., Newmarket,
NH, to provide voluntary, confidential HIV counseling, testing, and referral
services and STD testing and treatment in an amount not to exceed $13,000. Effective
#104 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an
agreement with White Mountain Community Health Center, Conway, NH, to provide
voluntary, confidential HIV counseling, testing, and referral services and STD
testing and treatment in an amount not to exceed $13,600. Effective
#105 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an
agreement with Ammonoosuc Community Health Services
Inc., Littleton, NH, to provide voluntary, confidential HIV counseling,
testing, and referral services and STD testing and treatment in an amount not
to exceed $12,500. Effective
#106 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an
agreement with Avis Goodwin Community Health Center, Dover, NH, to provide
voluntary, confidential HIV counseling, testing, and referral services and STD
testing and treatment in an amount not to exceed $72,480. Effective
#107 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually
Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an
agreement with Concord Hospital Inc., Concord, NH, to provide voluntary,
confidential HIV counseling, testing, and referral services and STD testing and
treatment in an amount not to exceed $46,220.
Effective
#108 Authorized Public Health Laboratories to amend an agreement
with Alpha Courier Co., Inc., Manchester, NH (previously approved by G&C on
10-20-04, item #69, amended on 6-22-05, item #304), to provide courier services
of laboratory specimens, by increasing the price by $8,500 from $177,000 to
$185,500. Effective
upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#109 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and
Child Health Section, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to enter into
an agreement with Avis Goodwin Community Health Center Inc., Dover, NH, to
provide community based childhood lead poisoning case management and prevention
activities in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
Effective
#109A Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics,
Communicable Disease Control Section, Immunization Program to enter into an
agreement with American Lung Association of NH, Bedford, NH, to provide
clerical, administrative, and logistical support for the Granite State
Immunization partnership in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#110 Authorized to amend an agreement with the University System
of NH, Granite State College, Durham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
6-2-05, item #92), for Early Child Care Tuition Assistance, by increasing the
agreement $300,000 to $600,000, and by extending the end date to June 30,
2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#111 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Lakes Region
Community Services Council for Child Care Resource and Referral services for
the Conway District Office catchment area in an
amount not to exceed $124,000. Effective
#112 Authorized to enter into an agreement
with Easter Seals NH, for Child Care Resource and Referral services for the
Keene District Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed $188,000. Effective
#113 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals NH,
for Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Concord District Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed $228,000. Effective
#114 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Lakes Region
Community Services Council – Laconia Child Care Resource and Referral services
for the Laconia District Office catchment area in an
amount not to exceed $176,000. Effective
#115 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with NH
Community Technical College, Berlin, for Child Care Resource and Referral
services for the Berlin/Littleton District Office catchment
area in an amount not to exceed $176,000.
Effective
#116 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southern NH
Services Inc, for Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Nashua
District Office catchment area in an amount not to
exceed $230,000. Effective
#117 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Rockingham
Community Action Child Care Services, for Child Care Resource and Referral
services for the Rochester District Office catchment
area in an amount not to exceed $268,000.
Effective
#118 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals NH,
for Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Manchester District
Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed
$382,000. Effective
#118A Authorized to award six one-time-only seed grants of up to $8,900
each, to NH’s Head Start programs for coordination, homelessness and transition
plan development activities. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#119 Authorized to accept nonmonetary
donations as detailed in letter dated
#120 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Martel’s Self-Care
Products Inc.,
Glencliff Home for Elderly
#121 Authorized to accept a monetary donation from Margaret Hurll,
#122 Authorized to accept monetary donations during the period of
#123 Authorized to enter into a contract with Dewhirst
Funeral Home,
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#124 Authorized to conduct a one day conference on
#125 Authorized to conduct a one day conference on
#125A Authorized to amend a contract with Norman Patenaude,
#125B Authorized to enter into a 2-year contract with Norman Patenaude,
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#126 Authorized to accept monies totaling $10,580.99 received
during the period of
#127 Authorized to retroactively
pay Irving Oil Corporation,
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
#128 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to award $200,000 in FY 2007 to the University System of NH, which has
received private gifts and contributions as a match for state funds under the
Granite State Scholars Program, for the benefit of the highly qualified NH
residents pursuing programs of study at pubic colleges and universities within
the state. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#129 WITHDRAWN – The
Governor withdrew the request to
reappoint Paul K. Leather as Director, Division of Career Technology and Adult
Learning for a four-year term beginning
#130 Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to
enter into an agreement with the Governor’s Commission on Disability, Concord,
NH, to house the Statewide Independent Living Council in an amount not to
exceed $60,600. Effective
#131 Authorized to enter into a contract with Elizabeth M.
Erickson, Georges Mills, NH, to provide technical assistance in mathematics to
the NH teachers who will work with migrant students and families in an amount
not to exceed $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#132 Authorized to exercise a renewal option and contract with the
individuals as detailed in letter dated February 28, 2007 (previously approved
by G&C on 6-22-05, item #466, amended on 6-21-06, item #210), to conduct
impartial special education complain investigations in the amount not to exceed
$75,000. Effective
#132A Authorized to accept and expend prior year carry forward funds in
the amount of $4,095 for the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program. Effective upon G&C
approval through
NH
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#133 Authorized NHCTC –
#134 Authorized to retroactively
pay membership dues to National League of Nursing,
#135 Authorized with Councilor Hollingworth
and Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to retroactively pay
membership dues to Campus Compact,
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM
#136 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to
enter into a contract with Northern Light Motion Pictures Inc., d/b/a Northern
Light Productions,
NH LOTTERY COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#137 TABLED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to table the request to reclassify
position #18353 Chief Security Officer (salary grade 16) to Program Specialist
II (salary grade 21).
#138 Authorized with Councilor Shea
voting no, to enter into a contract
with Griffin, York & Krause Inc.,
#139 Authorized to enter into a contract with International
Protective Services Inc., d/b/a Snyder Security Group, for cash courier
services for the collection, pickup, transport, and delivery of Lottery sales
proceeds from the Lottery Sales Outlets and Instant Ticket Vending Machines to
the Lottery’s banking institution. Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#140 Authorized Division of Motor
Vehicles to retroactively pay annual
dues to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, Washington, DC, covering the
period from
#141 Authorized Division of Fire Safety to enter into a contract
with Customized Structures Inc., Claremont, NH, for construction of two
evidence storage modular units to be set on existing concrete slabs in the
amount of $34,138.77. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#142 Authorized Division of Fire Safety, Office of the State Fire
Marshal to retroactively pay a sole source invoice with Northeast Kustom Kreations, Manchester, NH,
for repairs and modifications to the Incident Command Post trailer that they
previously designed and built for the Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of
$2,534. 100% Fire and
#143 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to exercise the option
of a one-year contract extension with Tri-City Janitorial Services of
Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-23-04, item #276, amended
on 5-3-06, item #115), for cleaning at the Dover Point sub-station in the
amount of $11,912. Effective
#144 Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management to conduct a conference on
#145 Authorized Division of State Police to amend the DNA Backlog
Reduction Grant from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,
National Institute of Justice (previously approved by G&C on 10-11-06, item
#76), by reallocating $1,457.98. Effective upon G&C approval through
#146 Authorized to grant a total amount of $75,000 of bioterrorism preparedness funds, $9,375 to each of the
eight associated Regional Hazardous Materials Response Teams as detailed in
letter dated
#147 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract amendment with the NH Hospital Association,
Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-3-05, item #154, amended on
6-4-06, item #202A), for hospital emergency preparedness planning services, by
increasing the amount by $71,450 from $3,324,539 to $3,395,989. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#148 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to accept and expend a
$42,016.76 grant from the US Department of Transportation National Highway
Traffic Safety Agency, for the purpose of collecting and reporting of fatal
accident information in the state. Effective upon G&C approval through
#149 Authorized to deny the application permit of Boulevard Commons, A. Condominium
located on
#150 Authorized the application permit of
Raven Inc., d/b/a Sands of Brookhurst located on
#150A Authorized the application permit of
Grouse Point Club Community Association located on
#150B Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a sole source retroactive maintenance
contract with Printrak International, A Motorola
Company Inc., Anaheim, CA, for after hours maintenance and support of the
Automated Fingerprint Identification System in an amount not to exceed
$10,000. Effective
#150C Authorized Division of Fire Safety to advance 2 payments 1) in
the amount of $220 payable to the Notre Dame Spiritual Center c/o Brothers of
Christian Inst. Alfred, ME, to cover the cost of two nights’ room and board for
two Fire Investigator/handlers and their Accelerant Detection Canines and 2) in
the amount of $130 payable to Maine Specialty Dogs (Paul Gallagher DBA) Gray,
ME, for the registration fees to attend K-9 training being held on July 16-18,
2007. 100% Fire & EMS Funds.
#150D Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with
106 Commerce Park Mini Storage, Pembroke, NH, for the rental of three storage
units in an amount not to exceed $2,500.
Effective
#150E Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to reclassify position
#10496 from Counter Clerk III (LG 10) to Assistant Administrator (LG 29). Effective upon G&C
approval. 100% Highway Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#151 Authorized to amend a contract with the Southern NH Planning
Commission,
#152 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners
$116,742.50 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater
than $5,000 for the period extending from
#153 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to quitclaim whatever
interest the State of
#154 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to reclassify
position #20225, Engineer Technician II, labor grade 19, to Supervisor II,
labor grade 21.
#155 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with
PB Americans, Incorporated, Manchester, NH, and Boston, MA, (previously
approved by G&C on 1-15-03, item #135), for the study of improvements to
the US 1 Bypass in the City of Portsmouth, by extending the completion date
from June 16, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
Effective upon G&C approval.
#156 Authorized Bureau of Traffic to reclassify position #21799,
Engineering Technician I, labor grade 10, to a Program Assistant II, labor
grade 15.
#157 Authorized Bureaus of Environment and Highway Maintenance to retroactively process payment in the
amount of $10,958.49 to Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Bow, NH, for the
pick up and disposal of hazardous materials.
80% Federal,
20% Highway Funds. (2)Further
Authorized to retroactively pay the
vendors as detailed in letter dated April 12, 2007, for expenditures incurred
in Fiscal year 2006 totaling $7,598.26. 100% Highway Funds.
#158 Authorized Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to reclassify position
#17389 Account Clerk III, labor grade 9, to Program Specialist I, labor grade
19.
#159 Authorized to enter into a contract with Waste Management of
NH, Inc.,
#160 Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to enter into a grant
agreement with Boake Morrison, owner of the Newfound
Valley Airport, Bristol, NH, for runway pavement maintenance in the amount of
$9,223.24. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#161 Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to enter into a grant
agreement with David C. Heasley, owner of Errol Airport,
Errol, NH for Phase I of the construction of a paved and lighted helipad at
Errol Airport in the amount of $6,430. Effective upon G&C approval through
#162 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with
Michael Hansen Construction Inc., New London, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 2-22-06, item #70), for the rehabilitation of the existing truss
bridge over the Connecticut River and minor approach roadway work in Monroe, NH
– Barnet, VT, by increasing the amount by $80,000 from $1,989,581 to
$2,069,581. Effective
upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway
Funds.
#163 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with F.L. Merrill Construction Inc., Pembroke, NH, for roadway rehabilitation
along NH 125/Old County Road intersection in Plaistow, on the basis of a low
bid of $3,497,853.50. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#164 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Frank W. Whitcomb Construction Corp., Walpole, NH, for roadway
rehabilitation along NH 123 and Cobb Hill Road and bridge replacement at the
intersection of Cobb Hill Road and NH 123 on the basis of a low bid of
$1,469,554.50. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#165 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA for pavement
rehabilitation on NH Route 101 east of the Lamprey River in Epping to just west
of I-95 in Hampton on the basis of a low bid of $5,803,845. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#166 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Liddell Brother Inc., Halifax, MA, for replacing five aluminum traffic
sign structures and associated signs throughout the State on the basis of a low
bid of $591,244.50. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#167 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for roadway and bridge rehabilitation
on NH Route 16 south of the intersection of Pine River Road proceeding north to
the bridge over the Lovell River in Ossipee, NH, on
the basis of a low bid of $1,641,340. Effective upon G&C approval through
#168 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 1.63 acre parcel
improved with a historic two-story wood framed,
#169 Authorized Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a
contract with Casella Waste Systems, Salem, NH, for
bi-weekly trash removal in the amount of $2,088. Effective
#170 Authorized Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a
contract with Casella Waste Systems, Salem, NH, for
bi-weekly trash removal in the amount of $4,152. Effective
#171 Authorized to exercise a contract renewal option with Pro
Controls Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #516),
for HVAC Energy Management and Control System Service in the amount of
$63,460. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#172 Authorized Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a
contract with Waste Management, Hampton, NH, for bi-weekly trash removal in the
amount of $2,157.84. Effective
#173 TABLED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to table the request of the Bureau of Rail
& Transit to enter into a retroactive
lease agreement with Grouse Point Club Community Association,
#174 Authorized to enter into a lease agreement with The Jordan
Institute,
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total : $15,859.58
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Burton, authorized the requests:
B. DEPARTMENT
OF SAFETY, Homeland Security & Emergency Management – Request
permission for (4) employees, Christopher Pope, Director; Kathryn Doutt, Assistant Director; Donald Keeler, Operations Chief;
and Jennifer Harper, BT Coordinator, to travel to Fredericton, New Brunswick on
June 11 to 14, 2007, to attend the International Emergency Management Group
(IEMG) Spring Conference. Permission is
also requested for a waiver to exceed the 300-mile radius by personal vehicle. Total Cost: $2,848. Source of Funds: 100% Federal.
LATE ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
A. Authorized Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management, to accept and expend Public Assistance funds
up to $25,000,000.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the April
2007 flooding disaster. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee Approved
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
B. Authorized to transfer $2,554,000.00
between Highway Fund accounts and to transfer $3,331,000.00 from Highway
Surplus as outlined in item. Fiscal Committee Approved
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
C. Authorized to transfer General Funds
in the amount of $95,158.35 to the SCHP account from the MMA Part D State Phase
Down account. (2)Further Authorized to accept
and expend Federal matching funds in the amount of $176,740.32. Fiscal
Committee Approved.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
D. Authorized to amend into a retroactive, sole-source contract with Laboratory
Corporation of America Holdings, Inc.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
E. Authorized to accept and expend
funds not to exceed $280,462.00 from NHFG to reconstruct Big Brook Dam in
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
F. Authorized to transfer $814,980.00
from the appropriation for Medicare Part D payments to the hospital outpatient
account in the Office of Medicaid Business and Policy. Fiscal
Committee Approved
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned