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,
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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 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.,
#38A Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $440,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of June 2006. (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $304,409,549 for the Month of April and recommends the balance of $115,590,451 be lapsed.
#38B Authorized Bureau of Risk Management to
enter into an agreement with The Rowley Insurance Agency, for the purchase of
liability insurance to protect the State for its watercraft operations, for an
amount not to exceed $13,122.
Effective
#38C Authorized an annual salary step for Joseph B Bouchard, Assistant Commissioner, from Group II, step 3 ($83,457) to Group II, step 4 ($88,092) effective June 5, 2006.
#38D Authorized an annual salary step for Karen Levchuk, Director, Division of Personnel, from Group HH, step 4 ($83,256) to Group HH, step 5 ($87,635) effective June 1, 2006.
#38E Authorized to accept and place on file the Annual Financial
Report and the State’s Annual Report to the Citizens for the year ended
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#39 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli authorized the
request to accept and expend funds in the amount of $25,000 from the US
Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, to assist
the department with conducting easement monitoring on farmland easements
acquired under the Federal Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program. Effective upon G&C
approval through
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#40 Authorized to enter into subgrants
totaling $327,063 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated
#41 Authorized to amend the grant of 2004 Enforcing Underage
Drinking Laws Grant Program (previously approved by G&C on 5-4-05, item #20), for additional
activities related to enforcing NH’s underage drinking laws, by extending the
end date only of the federal grant award from May 31, 2006 to May 31,
2007. (2)Further Authorized to enter
into subgrants totaling $16,339 with the agencies as
detailed in letter dated
#42 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to deny the petition of Warren L. Jones requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of First Degree Assault. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment.
#43 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, voted to deny the petition of Peter A. Melnicki requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of DWI. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment.
#43A Authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $350,000 from the
federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for Enforcing
Underage Drinking Laws Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through
#43B Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$61,600 from the Office of the US Attorney for the District of NH to be
utilized to support drug enforcement efforts by the Attorney General’s Drug
Task Force. Effective
upon G&C approval through
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#44 Authorized to enter into a contract with Bordeau’s Janitorial,
#45 Authorized to enter into a contract with Bordeau’s Janitorial,
#46 Authorized to enter into contract with JaniKing
of Boston, Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#47 Authorized to accept donations for the period January – March, 2006 with a total value of $14,255.11.
#48 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a retroactive contract with Laboratory
Corporation of America Holdings Inc.,
#48A Authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Robat Holdings LLC,
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
#48B The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to receive additional
funding from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $400,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
#48C The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the
request to accept and expend federal funds on behalf of the Workforce
Opportunity Council, Inc in the amount of $6,796,429 as part of the state
workforce investment system. Effective upon G&C approval through
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#49 Authorized to amend a contract with Great Bay Contracting LLC, Pembroke, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-19-03, item #31), for continued snow and ice removal services at various NH State Liquor locations, by increasing the amount from $141,870 to $242,404.11 an increase of $100,534.11, and by extending the date through May 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#50 Authorized to amend a contract with Barlo Signs Intl. Inc., Hudson, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-4-03, item #45), for continued sign maintenance, repair/replacement and new signage at various liquor store locations throughout NH, by increasing the amount from $105,635 to $176,259, an increase of $70,624, and by extending the termination date for two years through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION
#51 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to purchase a High
Performance Liquid Chromatograph for the Pari-Mutuel
Racing Laboratory from the Thermo Electron North America LLC, for a total of
$38,820. Effective
upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#52 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to exercise a renewal option with Seacord Leading Edge of Newfields, NH, (previously approved by G&C On 7-14-04, item #53), for public relations services in the amount of $60,500 from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#53 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a
donation of a Master Tow utility trailer, valued at $2,125 from the
#54 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a gift of 0.27 acre parcel of land along US Route 3, a 20 foot wide trail easement, and a conservation Easement on 21.21 acres from the Palmer Group LLC, in Twin Mountain, NH.
#55 Authorized to exercise the renewal option with Glen Group
Inc., North Conway, (previously approved by G&C on 10-5-05, item #72), for
domestic and international advertising, marketing and promotional services, in
the amount up to $210,305. Effective
#56 Authorized to enter into a contract with Greg Franklin
Associates LLC,
#57 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the
#57A Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to transfer $14,312. Fiscal Committee approved.
#57B Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation and Division of
Forests and Lands to accept and expend an estimated total of $163,611.47 from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the State Office of Emergency
Management in order to reimburse eligible expenses for mitigating flood-related
damages suffered on DRED-managed lands in Belknap, Cheshire, Hillsboro,
Merrimack and Sullivan counties during the October 2005 rain storm. Fiscal
Committee approved.
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#58 Authorized to reclassify position #13933 & #18938,
Biologists III, labor grade 24 to Supervisor VI, labor grade 27. Effective retroactive to
#59 Authorized to accept and expend $22,014 from the State of
#60 Authorized to accept a $5,000 donation from the Meredith Rotary Club.
#61 Authorized to host the Summer Meeting of the Atlantic
Flyway Council and Technical Section on
#62 Authorized to enter into a contract with Joe Brigham Inc.,
#63 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the Audubon Society of NH, d/b/a Loon
Preservation Committee to conduct research and monitoring statewide on Common
Loons for a total of $25,320. Effective upon G&C approval through
#64 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the Audubon Society of NH to provide
technical expertise and training to the endangered seabird restoration effort
on the Isles of Shoals for a total of $6,604.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#64A Authorized to transfer $64,000 from the NH Fish and Game Fund
Reserve to the Fish and Game FY 2006 Operating Budget to cover shortfalls in
appropriations for energy costs for the Department’s six hatcheries. Effective upon G&C approval
through
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#65 Authorized to grant the entities
as detailed in letter dated
#66 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
to the Wilton Water Commission,
#67 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the City of
Portsmouth, NH, for the City of
#68 Authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $69,000 for
emergency repairs to Waumbek Dam in
#69 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Balch Lake Improvement Committee Inc.,
#70 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the City of Franklin, NH for residual
disposal services in the amount of $9,800.
Effective
#71 Authorized to amend a Joint Funding Agreement with the US Geological Survey (previously approved by G&C on 10-20-04, item #49), to sample additional private water supplies in Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Strafford counties for the presence of the contaminant methyl tertiary butyl ether, by increasing the amount by $191,050 from $311,575 to $502,625, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to September 30, 20-7. 100% Other Funds.
#72 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the NH
Department of Transportation in order to provide funding to expend the State’s
current alternative fuel vehicle program.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#73 Authorized to reclassify position #19885, Water Pollution Sanitarian II, labor grade 19 to an Environmentalist III, labor grade 23.
#74 Authorized to reclassify position #13050, Environmental Program Manager, labor grade 27 to an Administrator II, labor grade 29.
#75 Authorized Randy Hitchcock’s request to construct a 6 slip seasonal docking facility consisting of three seasonal docks attached to a seasonal walkway along the shoreline and construct a beach on frontage on Bow Lake, Northwood.
#76 Authorized Homecoming LLC’s request to construct a permanent fixed pier with a seasonal ramp to a seasonal float providing two slips on shoreline frontage on the Piscataqua River in New Castle.
#77 Authorized Star Island Corp’s request to reconstruct, repair and reconfigure the existing Star Island stone pier and associated float system including the installation of an additional float and attach a new steel ramp landing to the existing stone pier together with a ramp leading to the new float, on shoreline frontage, to provide safer accessibility to the island on property located at Gosport Harbor in Rye.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office of the Commissioner
#78 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Richard Hunt,
#78A Authorized the transfer of $1,700,000
in Federal, County and State funds. Effective upon G&C approval through
#78B Authorized Emergency Services Unit to accept and expend
$144,185 of State Agency Homeland Security Grant funds from the NH Department
of Safety to enhance the Departments ability to respond to emergencies. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#78C Authorized the acceptance and transfer of unrestricted revenue
funds in the amount of $1,005,212 to the Division of Family Assistance, Old Age
Assistance and Aid to Permanently and Totally Disabled Cash Assistance Grants,
and accept and expenditure of additional county matching funds in the amount of
$1,005,213. Effective
upon G&C approval through
Bureau of Medical Services
#79 Authorized Special Medical Services Section to amend an
agreement with Joseph Fish, Ph.D., Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 12-15-04, Late Item #G, amended on 7-13-05, item #97), to provide
psychology services to children with special health care needs and their
families served by Special Medical Services, by increasing the price by $55,653
from $105,871 to $161,524, and by extending the completion date to June 30,
2007. Effective
Glencliff Home for Elderly
#80 Authorized to accept a nonmonetary
donation of a motorized power wheelchair from Joseph Dukette,
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#81 Authorized on a sole
source basis, to utilize the services of five part time registered nurses,
to provide monitoring of clinical eligibility under the Home and Community
Based Care-Elderly and Chronically Ill program, in the amount of $25 per
hour. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#81A Authorized to accept and expend additional
#82 Authorized to reclassify position #15732, Cashier, salary grade 9 to the level of Accounting Technician, salary grade 12 and #15779, Senior Accounting Technician, salary grade 14 to the level of Accountant I, salary grade 16.
#83 Authorized to reclassify position #18616, Mental Health Worker III, salary grade 13 to the level of Licensed Practical Nurse II, salary grade 18.
#84 Authorized to amend an agreement with Marshall Technical
Services, Inc.,
#84A Authorized to accept and expend previously earned restricted
revenue and additional restricted revenue in the amount of $469,265 from
Transitional Housing Program. Effective upon G&C approval through
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#84B Authorized to accept and expend grant funds from the NH
Department of Justice in the amount of $59,847.52 to fund the provision of
substance abuse treatment for females at the
Division of Public Health Services
#85 Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to
amend an agreement with the City of Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 7-28-04, Late Item #G), to provide regional public health system
improvements, including planning for public health emergencies, by increasing
the price by $75,000 from $118,500 to $193,500, and by extending the completion
date to June 30, 2007. Effective
#86 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with The Hub Family
Resource Center,
#87 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with SAU #41,
Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District, Hollis, NH, (previously approved
by G&C on 6-22-05, item #276), to provide substance abuse prevention
services, by increasing the price by $14,500 from $28,800 to $43,300, and by
extending the completion date to June 30, 2007.
Effective
#88 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Northern Strafford
County Juvenile Court Juvenile Court Diversion Program d/b/a Chances,
Farmington, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #308B), to
provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $25,000
from $25,000 to $50,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30,
2007. Effective
#89 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with The Grapevine
Family & Community Resource Center, Antrim, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 6-22-05, item #308D), to provide substance abuse prevention
services, by increasing the price by $21,250 from $21,250 to $42,500, and by
extending the completion date to June 30, 2007.
Effective
#90 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with School
Administrative Unit #7, Colebrook, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
10-21-05, item #48), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by
increasing the price by $40,000 from $40,000 to $80,000, and by extending the
completion date to June 30, 2007.
Effective
#91 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Oyster River
Cooperative School District, acting as fiscal agent for Oyster River Community
for Healthy Youth, Durham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, Late
Item #N), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the
price by $68,300 from $68,300 to $136,600, and by extending the completion date
to June 30, 2007. Effective
#92 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with White Mountain
Regional School District SAU#36, Whitefield, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 9-21-05, item #128), to provide substance abuse prevention services,
by increasing the price by $33,800 from $33,800 to $67,600, and by extending
the completion date to June 30, 2007.
Effective
#93 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Alliance for Community
Support, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-13-05, item #95),
to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by
$54,787 from $54,787 to $109,574, and by extending the completion date to June
30, 2007. Effective
#94 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol,
and Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with Manchester
Alcoholism Rehabilitation Center d/b/a Farnum Center,
Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #116), to
provide substance abuse treatment services, by increasing the price by $931,770
from $931,770 to $1,863,540, and by extending the completion date to June 30,
2007. Effective
#95 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with SAU #35,
Littleton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #275), to
provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $80,179
from $80,179 to $160,358, and by extending the completion date to June 30,
2007. Effective
#96 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with City of Keene
Youth Services Department, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
10-21-05, item #49), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by
increasing the price by $52,000 from $52,000 to $104,000, and by extending the
completion date to June 30, 2007.
Effective
#97 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol,
and Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with Headrest Inc.,
Lebanon, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #123), to provide
substance abuse treatment services, by increasing the price by $278,217 from
$278,217 to $556,434, and by extending the completion date to June 30,
2007. Effective
#98 Authorized Maternal and Child Health Section to amend an agreement with Valley Regional Healthcare Inc., Claremont, NH, (previously approved by G&C on6-25-03, item #233D, amended on 1-21-04, Late item #P, amended on 6-22-05, item #293), to provide comprehensive primary care, and breast and cervical cancer screening tests and case management services, by increasing the price by $264,468 from $840,584 to $1,105,052, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval. 15% Federal, 85% General Funds.
#99 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community
Public Health Development Section to amend an agreement with Health First
Family Care Center, Franklin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-28-04,
Late item #B), to provide regional public health system improvements, including
planning for public health emergencies, by increasing the price limitation by
$75,000 from $347,145 to $422,145, and by extending the completion date to June
30, 2007. Effective
#99A Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of
$813,384 from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support
pandemic preparedness planning at the state and regional level. Effective upon G&C
approval through
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#99B Authorized to accept and expend $1,301,300 of federal Medicaid
funds available from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective upon G&C approval through
BOARD OF NURSING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#100 Authorized to conduct a one day conference on
#101 Authorized to conduct a one day conference on
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#102 Authorized to retroactively
pay Nancy Fogarty, an employee at the NH Veterans Home, increment wages
that were not processed from
#103 Authorized to retroactively
pay Carol Subulkin, an employee at the NH
Veterans Home, increment wages that were not processed from
#104 Authorized to retroactively
pay George Sleeper, an employee at the NH Veterans Home, increment wages
that were not processed from
#105 Authorized to retroactively
pay Helen Witbeck, an employee at the NH Veterans
Home, increment wages that were not processed from
#106 Authorized to retroactively
pay Patricia Soules, an employee at the NH
Veterans Home, increment wages that were not processed from
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#107 Authorized to pay the General Educational Development Testing Service the 2005 Annual Per Person Fee in the amount of $17,093.50. 100% General Funds.
#108 Authorized to retroactively pay the Education Commission of the State’s $56,000 for the annual State Assessment for FY 2006. 100% General Funds.
#109 Authorized to enter into a contract with Loretta Y Jones,
sole proprietor,
#110 Authorized to exercise the renewal option to grant funds to
#110A Authorized to transfer in FY 2006, the amount of $96,500 from the
US Department of Education. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal
Committee approved.
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#111 Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Manchester
Police Department,
#112 Authorized to amend a federal grant from the US Department of Justice, Community-Oriented Policing Office, (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04, item #119A), for technology infrastructure to create a recruit wireless network, by extending the end date from June 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006.
#113 Authorized to enter into a sole source service agreement with The Gerard Group International,
#114 Authorized to amend a memorandum of agreement with the NH
Community Technical College, and the Bureau of Emergency Management (previously
approved by G&C on
#114A Authorized to accept and expend $246,661 in federal funds through
NH LOTTERY COMMISSION
#114B The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request the transfer of $224,000 for fiscal 2006 by the NH Lottery
Commission. Fiscal Committee approved.
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM
#115 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to enter into a contract
with Shooting Star Broadcasting of New England LLC.,
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#116 Authorized the Oil Disbursement Board to grant the Department of Safety $20,000 additional funds to cover the FY 2006 shortfall in benefits. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend $20,000 additional funds from the Oil Fund Distribution Board to cover a benefit shortfall in the Petroleum Audit Section in Road Toll.
#117 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to reclassify position #40028 Word Processor I, labor grade 9 to a Program Assistant I, labor grade 12. Effective upon G&C approval. 81% Federal, 19% Highway Funds.
#118 Authorized Division of Safety Services, Marine Patrol to
enter into a retroactive agreement
with Concentra Medical Centers,
#119 Authorized the application permit of
Lake Sunapee Yacht Club located on
#120 Authorized the application permit of
Overlook at Winnipesaukee Condominium Association
located on
#121 Authorized the application permit of
Masquebec Corporation located on
#122 Authorized the application permit of
Oakdale Condominium Association located on
#122A Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to accept and expend a
federal grant known as “Basic MCSAP Grant for 2006”, from the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration in the amount of $559,196.52 for motor carrier
safety programs. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#122B Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Communications, and Management to transfer $16,000 in order to offset anticipated shortages in FY 2006. Fiscal Committee approved.
#122C Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to transfer $298,343 in order to offset anticipated shortages in FY 2006. Fiscal Committee approved.
#122D Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to
transfer $156,870. (2)Further Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to establish four
full-time temporary Data Control Clerk III positions, labor grade 12, 40 hrs
per week effective
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#123 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the
#124 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, for reconstructing a section
of NH Route 112, adding paved shoulders, replacing drainage and guardrail,
stabilizing slopes and reconstructing a retaining wall along the Swift River on
the basis of a low bid of $2,986,194.84.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#125 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement rehabilitation and
drainage upgrades along NH Route 118 just north of the bridge over the Indian
River in Canaan proceeding north to the Canaan/Dorchester town line on the
basis of a single bid of $1,249,679.75. Effective upon G&C approval through
#126 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with CWS Fence & Guardrail, Londonderry, NH, for paving and guardrail
replacement along NH Route 112 beginning west of the bridge over the East
Branch of the Hancock River in Lincoln and proceeding east 3.8 miles to the
Lincoln/Livermore Town line, on the basis of a low bid of $869,475. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#127 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with Jason Belcourt d/b/a Pride Residential & Commercial Cleaning, Manchester, NH for weekly office cleaning services at the Bureau of Turnpikes and District 5 Administration Building in the amount of $16,080. Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period subject to G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#128 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right-of-Way’s
Contemplated Award List for the period of
#129 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to exercise the
state’s statutory right of first refusal on a parcel of railroad in Concord for
a purchase price of $330,000 from the Boston and Maine Corporation, to permit
its purchase by the City of Concord.
(2)Further Authorized the title on this
property to be transferred directly from the
#130 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-23-04, item #359, amended on 5-18-05, item #87), for additional work associated with the roadway construction on NH 9 in Keene, and roadway construction on NH 10 in Swanzey, by increasing the amount by $277,000 from $7,839,638.95 to $8,116,638.95.
#131 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for roadway resurfacing of
approximately 54.5 miles in maintenance District VI on the basis of a low bid of
$2,381,672.50. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#132 A motion to table was made by Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, with Councilor Burton, Councilor Wieczorek and Councilor Pignatelli voting no. A roll call was requested on the tabling motion: Councilor Burton – no, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – no, Councilor Pignatelli – no. The motion to table failed. The Governor and Council authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to transfer $2,232,000 between accounts and classes and to transfer $1,924,000 from Highway Surplus. (2)Further Authorized to transfer $2,015,000 from Turnpike Retained Earnings Fund. (3)Further Authorized to accept and expend agency income and expenditures in the amount of $1,689,000. Fiscal Committee approved.
#133 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to
budget and expend additional revenue in the amount of $229,463 from the
Turnpike Retained Earnings Fund for maintenance of the electronic toll
collection system. (2)Further
Authorized to enter into a contract with The Revenue Markets Inc., Accord, NY,
in the amount not to exceed $1,179,302 for a professional services agreement
for maintenance of toll collection system. Effective upon G&C
approval through
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Burton, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total -
$21,601.80
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Burton, authorized the requests:
LATE ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
A. Authorized to conduct a one day
conference entitled “Managing Sex Offenders in the Community” at an estimated
cost not to exceed $11,292.60; further authorize the Department to enter into a
contract in an amount not to exceed $4,974.60 with the Wayfarer Inn and
Conference Center, Bedford, NH, for expenses related to conference. 100%
Federal Funds
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
B. Authorized Clay Point Homeowners
Association’s request to reconfigure a 12 slip docking structure consisting of
five 4 ft by 30 ft permanent docks with one 4 ft by 30 ft tapered dock
connected by a 144 ft long walkway along the shoreline and install 12 seasonal
boatlifts in the slips provided on 360 ft of frontage on property located at
Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
C. Authorized NHNY Marina Development LLC’s request to reconfigure a 101 slip major docking
facility, repair and renovate the 4 existing boathouses, repair 145 ft of
existing retaining wall and upgrade the site with improved drainage, plantings
and erosion controls on property located on the Squam
River in Ashland.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
D. Authorized to accept and expend
$75,000.00 from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Business
Enterprise Grant Program, for the Telecom-Broadband Initiative in targeted
counties of Carroll, Coos, Grafton, and Sullivan. 100%
Federal Funds
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned