GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli ,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes
of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded
by Councilor Spaulding 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.
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Invasive Species Committee
(Represents Horticultural Interests)
Glenn L. Caron, Raymond Effective:
Succeeding:
George Timm, Hancock (resigned) Term:
Medical Review Subcommittee – Councilor Pignatelli
abstained.
(Physician)
Nominated by the Board of Medicine
Richard P. Hockman, MD, Bedford Effective:
Succeeding: H.
James Forbes, MD,
Pesticides Control Board
(Public Member)
Timothy Fleury, Sunapee Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Respiratory Care Practitioners Governing Board
J. Sean Kenneally, Meredith Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory
Commission
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(Municipal Government)
Robert D. Ciandella,
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory
Commission
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(
Arthur Durette, Pembroke Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory
Commission
Nominated by the Commissioner
of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(Residential Telecom User)
Theodore R. Jastrzembski, Hanover Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Commission
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(Industry)
Jeremy Katz,
Succeeding:
Donald Brough (formerly of
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory
Commission
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(Small Business Telecom User)
David Lendry, New
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory
Commission
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(Regional Economic Development Organization or Planning
commission)
Kenneth G. Lurvey ,
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory
Commission
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(Long Distance Learning)
Brian T. Shepperd,
Reappointment Term:
Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Employees)
Omer F. Beaudoin,
Reappointment Term:
Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Employers)
Kevin P. Sullivan, Hampton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Commission to
Michael D. Ruedig,
Reappointment Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
State Committee on Aging
(
Dorothy Solomon , (d),
Reappointment Term:
State Apprenticeship Council
(Employees)
Dennis Adams,
Reappointment Term:
State Apprenticeship Council
(Employers)
Gerard D. Perron, New
Reappointment Term:
State Board of Auctioneers
(Public Member)
Ashton E. Welch, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Marilyn Hoffman,
Aviation Users Advisory Board
(Airline)
Edward A. Schmidt, Bristol Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Wesley J. Lundquist,
Board of Hearing Care Providers
(Audiologist)
Dwight R. Valdez, Amherst Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: James
O’Day, Somersworth (reached term limit) Term:
Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee
Nominated by the
(Lodging)
Cynthia Foster, Glen Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Stephen Barba,
State Lottery Commission
Paul Holloway,
Reappointment Term:
Board of Natural Scientists
Thomas A. Peragallo, Rindge Effective:
Succeeding: James
Long, Lee (reached term limit) Term:
Board of Nursing
Karen L. Baranowski, DNSc, RN, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Thomas Bloomquist, Bow Term: May 10, 2009
Director of the Division of Ports and Harbors
Geno J. Marconi, Stratham Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Railroad Appeals Board
(General Public)
Benjamin Clark, North Woodstock Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State Veterans’ Council
Paul L. Bernard, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Margaret W. Nally,
Board of Managers of the NH Veterans’ Home
(American Legion Auxiliary)
Sandra A. Jenkins, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Wanda
Furbish,
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll
call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes,
Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes,
and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an
award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with
respect to a loan from TD Banknorth to Allen & Mathewson Energy Corporation in Rindge, New Hampshire.
Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-I:18
to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and
is within the policy and authority of the Act.
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
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At approximately
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A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18
AWARDING A
STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13-a
WITH RESPECT
TO A LOAN FROM
TD BANKNORTH
TO ALLEN & MATHEWSON ENERGY CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire
(the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of
the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written
recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and
determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the award of a
guarantee of the Authority in an amount equal to fifty (50%) of the principal
amount of a loan up to $1,000,000 from TD Banknorth
to Allen & Mathewson Energy Corporation, pursuant
to RSA 162-A:13-a (the Working Capital Loan Guarantee Program or the "WAG
Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee
would require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an
amount not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the proposed financing;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to award the recommended guarantee
upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed award of the Authority's guarantee which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED THAT:
1. Findings and Determinations. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing,
the Governor and Council find:
(a) Special Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will contribute significantly to the success
of the financing.
(ii) Reasonable and appropriate measures
have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the Authority and to ensure
that any private benefit from the award of the guarantee will be only
incidental to the public purpose served thereby.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public
benefit.
(ii) The award of the guarantee as
proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter
162-A.
(iii)
The award of the guarantee as
proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of
the state and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the
general welfare of the state's citizens.
(iv) The award
of the guarantee as proposed will promote the orderly development of business
activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the
physical environment.
2. Approval.
The Governor and Council approve the Authority's taking such further
action under the Act with respect to the award of the guarantee as may be
required and authorize the Authority to take such further action with respect
to such proposed execution as is necessary and appropriate to carry out the
proposed transaction.
3. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed
and Agreed to
#2 The Governor and Executive Council on
motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek
and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor
Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek
– yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, authorized
to hold a Public Hearing to
approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a
with respect to a loan from Passumpsic Savings Bank
to Isaacson Structural Steel, Inc. in Berlin, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized
a Resolution under RSA 162-I:18 to determine the
financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the
policy and authority of the Act.
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
* * * * * *
At approximately
* * * * * *
A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18
AWARDING A
STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13-a
WITH RESPECT
TO LOANS FROM
PASSUMPSIC
SAVINGS BANK TO
ISSACSON
STRUCTURAL STEEL, INC.
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire
(the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of
the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written
recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and
determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the award of a
guarantee of the Authority in an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of
the principal amount of a loan up to $1,000,000 from Passumpsic
Savings Bank to Isaacson Structural Steel, Inc. pursuant to RSA 162-A:13-a (the
Working Capital Loan Guarantee Program or the "WAG Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee
would require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an
amount not to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the proposed financing;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to award the recommended guarantee
upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed award of the Authority's guarantee which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED THAT:
1. Findings and Determinations. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing,
the Governor and Council find:
(a) Special Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will contribute significantly to the success
of the financing.
(ii) Reasonable and appropriate measures
have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the Authority and to ensure
that any private benefit from the award of the guarantee will be only
incidental to the public purpose served thereby.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public
benefit.
(ii) The award of the guarantee as
proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter
162-A.
(iii)
The award of the guarantee as
proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of
the state and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the
general welfare of the state's citizens.
(iv) The award
of the guarantee as proposed will promote the orderly development of business
activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the
physical environment.
2. Approval.
The Governor and Council approve the Authority's taking such further
action under the Act with respect to the award of the guarantee as may be
required and authorize the Authority to take such further action with respect
to such proposed execution as is necessary and appropriate to carry out the
proposed transaction.
3. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed
and Agreed to
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#3 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-17-03, item #19, amended on 5-4-05, item #2), to help municipalities solve development problems, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007.
#4 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program to amend an agreement with the Town of Milton, NH, (previously approved
by G&C on 1-26-05, item #1), for the purpose of replacing a defective water
tank and providing meters for the water district user, by changing the end date
from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007, and by increasing the amount by $280,000
for a new total of $425,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#5 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program to enter into an agreement with the Town of
#6 Authorized under the Community Development
Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with the Town of
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#7 Authorized to amend a contract with Southern NH Services
Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #11,
amended on 12-21-05, item #11, amended on 1-26-06, item #2, amended on 3-8-06,
Late Item #D), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the contract
amount by $21,351 from $7,420,264 to $7,441,615. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#8 Authorized to amend a contract with Tri-County Community
Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-5-05,
item #11, amended on 12-21-05, item #11, amended on 1-26-06, item #2, amended
on 3-8-06, Late Item #A), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the contract
amount by $139,108 from $4,986,789 to $5,125,897. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#9 Authorized to amend a contract with Strafford County
Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
9-21-05, item #11, amended on 12-21-05, item #11, amended on 1-26-06, item #2,
amended on 3-8-06, Late Item #B) for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing
the contract amount by $291,449 from $2,168,670 to $2,460,119. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#10 Authorized to amend a contract with Southwestern Community
Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #11,
amended on 12-21-05, item #11, amended on 1-26-06, item #2, amended on 3-8-06,
Late Item #C), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the contract
amount by $232,072 from $2,640,383 to $2,872,455. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#11 Authorized to amend a contract with Rockingham Community
Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item
#11, amended on 12-21-05, item #11, amended on 1-26-06, item #2, amended on
3-8-06, Late Item #E), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the
contract amount by $464,421 from $2,946,880 to $3,411,301. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#12 Authorized to amend a contract with Community Action
Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 9-21-05, item #11, amended on 12-21-05, item #11, amended on
1-26-06, item #2, amended on 3-8-06, Late Item #F), for the Fuel Assistance
Program, by increasing the contract amount by $430,693 from $3,707,393 to
$4,138,086. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#13 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Southern NH Services, Inc.,
#14 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Tri-County Community Action
Program Inc.,
#15 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Strafford County Community
Action Committee Inc.,
#16 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Southwestern Community
Services Inc.,
#17 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Rockingham Community Action
Inc.,
#18 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Community Action Program of
Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc.,
#19 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc.,
#19A Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $326,458.13 from the US Department of Energy to fund the Weatherization Assistance Program. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#19B Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of
$1,679,094 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
#19C Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of
$6,673,267 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
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#20 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to accept a gift of in
kind services for travel fees from the Gartner Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#21 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $9,834 to the City of
#22 Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in
the amount of $10,000 to the Charles W. Canney Camp,
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, for the repair of the
#23 Authorized Division of the Arts to purchase artwork in the amount of $12,000 from James Aponovich, Hancock. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#24 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $49,611.13 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% General Funds.
#25 Authorized to accept in the name of the State, a gift having a total value of approximately $2,300 from the NH Bankers’ Association.
JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
#26 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to reclassify position #11349 Administrative Secretary, labor grade 14, step 1 salary $24,745.50, to an Administrative Assistant I, labor grade 16 step 1 salary $26,832. 100% General Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#27 Authorized to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for 2005.
#28 Authorized Jeffrey R. Cole,
#29 Authorized Brian J. Monahan,
#30 Authorized to amend a contract with the Louis Berger Group
Inc.,
#31 Authorized to pay an unencumbered, retroactive invoice from Mr. Electric of
#32 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with
Diversified Electrical Services Inc.,
#32A Authorized to accept and expend additional funds in the amount
of $371,582.90 from the federal government to pay for employees salaries,
benefits, audit and post retirement costs.
(2)Further Authorized the federal funds to be budgeted as detailed in
letter dated
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#33 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of Governor and Council meeting dates for the period of July through December 2006.
#34 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers Authorized for Fiscal Year 2006 during the month of April.
#34A Authorized to accept and place on file the Salary Adjustment Fund and Employee Benefit Adjustment Fund transfers Authorized for the month of April.
#35 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with A.W. Therrien Co.,
Inc., Manchester, NH, for Re-roofing and repairs, NH State Prison, Concord, NH,
for the lump sum price of $1,716,624.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#36 Authorized to amend a contract with Class Act Cleaning
Service LLC,
#37 Authorized to amend a contract with Class Act Cleaning
Service LLC,
#38 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Control Technologies Inc.,