GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
May 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
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The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of May 7, 2008.
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The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the May 7, 2008 meeting.
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The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
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CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(New Hampshire Permanent Firefighters’
Association)
Nominated
by the New Hampshire Permanent Firefighters’ Association
Joseph
M. Butts, Allenstown Effective: May 21, 2008
Reappointment Term: February 15, 2011
Fish
& Game Commission – Councilor Pignatelli voted no.
(Merrimack
County)
Eric
P. Orff, (i) Epsom Effective:
May 21, 2008
Succeeding:
William Carney, Bow Term:
June 29, 2012
Board
of Hearing Care Providers
(Audiologist)
Dwight
R. Valdez, Amherst Effective: May 21, 2008
Reappointment Term: April 23, 2010
Commissioner:
Insurance Department
Roger
Sevigny, Manchester Effective: June 9, 2008
Reappointment Term: June 9, 2013
Salary: II Maximum $98,923
Pari-Mutuel
Commission
Bernard
A. Streeter, Nashua Effective: May 21, 2008
Succeeding: Robert S. Fennerty, Bow Term: April 9, 2011
University
System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees – Councilor Pignatelli abstained.
William
F. J. Ardinger, Concord Effective: May 21, 2008
Succeeding: Joel W. Maiola, Bow (resigned) Term: June 30, 2011
University
System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
Chester
E. Homer III, Portsmouth Effective: June 30, 2008
Succeeding: Walter R. Peterson, Peterborough Term: June 30, 2012
University
System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
Henry
B. Stebbins, Manchester Effective: June 30, 2008
Reappointment Term: June 30, 2012
Victims’
Assistance Commission
Nominated
by the Attorney General
Elizabeth
A. Dunn, Esq., Windham Effective: May 21, 2008
Reappointment Term: May 21, 2011
Victims’
Assistance Commission
Nominated
by the Attorney General
Jean
A. Horner, MD, Gilford Effective: May 21, 2008
Reappointment Term: May 21, 2011
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Fatima
Deek, Manchester Effective: May 21, 2008
Succeeding: Anne B. Botteri, Bedford (resigned) Term: October 20, 2009
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Amusement
Ride Safety Advisory Board
(Insurance
Professional)
Robert
Simpson, Bow Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: May 16, 2012
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services
(Carroll
County)
Christine
MacDonald, Ossipee Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: May 8, 2011
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services
(Merrimack County)
Marjorie
S. Waters, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 years from confirmation
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the State Treasurer
Alan
W. Johnson, (r), Penacook Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: L. Douglas O’Brien (r), Bow (resigned) Term: June 30, 2011
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Karol
A. Lacroix, (i), North Hampton Effective: June 30, 2008
Reappointment Term: June 30, 2011
New
Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority
Michael
K. Massey, Bedford Effective:
June 30,
2008
Reappointment Term: June 30, 2013
Board
of Hearing Care Providers
(Hearing
Aid Dealer)
Herbert
J. Hodgdon II, Epsom Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: April 23, 2010
Board
of Medicine
(Paramedical
Professional)
Mark
C. Sullivan, Stratham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Kevin R. Costin, Manchester (reached term
limit) Term: April 21, 2013
Pease
Development Authority
Arthur
H. Nickless, Jr., Rochester,
Chairman Effective: Upon confirmation
Reappointment Term: May 23, 2011
Personnel
Appeals Board
Patrick
H. Wood, (d), Laconia Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: June 2, 2011
Postsecondary
Education Commission
(On
recommendation from NH College and University Council)
George
J. Hagerty, Keene Effective:
June 30, 2008
Reappointment Term: June 30, 2013
Postsecondary
Education Commission
(Lay
Public)
Eliezer
Rivera, Keene Effective: June 30, 2008
Reappointment Term: June 30, 2013
Public
Water Access Advisory Board
(Governor’s
Commission on Disability)
Michael
R. Lassonde, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Cheryl Killam, Newton (resigned) Term: October 27, 2010
Public
Water Access Advisory Board
(Public
Member)
Mary
Ellen Pfeifle, Bradford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Allen K. MacNeil, Plymouth (resigned) Term: October 27, 2009
Advisory
Council on Workers’ Compensation
(Management)
Thomas
W. Callahan, Sunapee Effective: June 13, 2008
Reappointment Term: June 13, 2011
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to amend an agreement with the Town of Newport, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-23-06, item #4), for the purpose of acquiring and preparing a property to construct affordable elderly housing in Newport by extending the completion date to June 30, 2009 from June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
#1A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to accept and expend from seminar attendees an amount not to exceed $800 to cover the cost of registration fees and lunch for a Legislative Process Training Seminar to educate persons with disabilities and the general public on the Legislative process in the State of NH on May 30, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#2 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with International Business Machines, Pittsburg, PA, (previously approved by G&C on 3-20-10), to provide Business Recovery Services for the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Family Assistance in the amount of $130,262. Effective upon G&C approval through March 20, 2010. 100% Other (Agency) Funds.
#3 Authorized to enter into a contract with Software House International Incorporated, Paxton, MA, for software and peripheral services, including support services and maintenance, to sustain day-to-day operational needs of agencies within the State of NH in the amount of $205,138. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Other (Agency) Funds.
#4 Authorized OIT and the Department of Environmental Services to amend a sole source, retroactive contract with EMC Legato Corporation, Hopkinton, MA (previously approved by G&C on 4-4-07, item #58), for renewal of license subscription, software upgrades, and technical support services for the installed electronic file storage management software Legato Disk Xtender, by increasing the amount by $4,968 from $8,555.59 to $13,523.59. Effective January 20, 2008 through January 19, 2010. 100% Other (Agency) Funds.
#5 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Software House International Incorporated, Paxton, MA, for software and peripheral services in the amount of $18,317. Effective September 1, 2007 through May 1, 2009. 100% Other (Agency) Funds.
#6 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with First Data Government Solutions, Englewood, CO, for support and maintenance of a proprietary interactive voice response system that provides child support payment information to clients and claims payment information to childcare providers for the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Support Services and Division for Children, Youth and Families in the amount of $102,735.64. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2011. 100% Other (Agency) Funds.
#7 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Software House International Incorporated, Paxton, MA, for software and peripheral services, including support services and maintenance, to sustain day-to-day operational needs of agencies within several state agencies in the amount of $26,450. Effective September 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009. 100% Other (Agency) Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#8 Authorized Major Robert P. Blonigen, Newington, NH, be confirmed for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#9 Authorized Captain Michael E. Terry, Sunapee, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally and professionally qualified.
#10 Authorized to accept and expend additional funds in the amount of $94,559 from the federal government (National Guard Bureau) to pay for employee salaries, benefits, audit and post retirement costs. These costs shall be reimbursed 100% by the federal government. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#11 Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $470,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of June 2008. (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $338,127,681.28 for the Month of April and recommends the balance of $71,872,318.72 be lapsed.
#12 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Beverly Hollingworth with regard to the financing of certain equipment and certain routine capital expenditures in connection with Wentworth Douglas Hospital, Dover, NH.
#13 Authorized Employee Benefit Adjustment Fund transfers for the Months of March through April.
#14 Authorized a list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2008 during the month of April 2008.
#15 Authorized to enter into a contract with Amoskeag Maintenance Services LLC, Concord, NH for sand sweeping and removal services in an amount not to exceed $13,450. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2008.
#16 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with DuBois & King Inc., Randolph, VT, for professional Mechanical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#17 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Cape Ann Equipment LLC, North Andover, MA, for the North Beach Seawall Repair, Route 1-A, Hampton, NH, for a total price not to exceed $885,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $115,000 for unanticipated expenses or the North Beach Seawall Repair, Route 1-A, Hampton, NH, bringing the total to $1,000,000. 100% General Funds.
#18 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Northern Peabody LLC, Manchester, NH, for Chiller & Tower Replacement Men’s Prison, Concord, Boiler Room Upgrades at Men’s & Women’s Prison, Concord and Goffstown, and HVAC and Water Upgrades at Shea Farm, NorthEnd House, Concord MSU, Concord District Office and Calumet House, for a total price not to exceed $1,057,250. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2008. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $54,245 for unanticipated expense for Chiller & Tower Replacement, bringing the total to $1,111,495. 100% General Funds.
#19 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Edwards and Kelcey Inc., Manchester, NH, for professional Civil/Structural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#20 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with Eckhardt & Johnson Inc., Manchester, NH (previously approved by G&C on 9-5-07, item #13), for the Sutton Rest Area HVAC renovations, by increasing the amount by $38,016 from $397,431 to $435,447. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. (2)Further Authorized payment of $1,300 to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $39,316.
#20A Authorized Bureau of General Services to enter into a contract with Bow Plumbing and Heating Corp., Bow, NH, to provide downspout and drain cleaning services a the Legislative Office Building in Concord for a total amount not to exceed #16,060. Effective upon G&C approval through June 9, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#20B Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with Horne Construction Company Inc., Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #33), for new waterproof membrane and sealer repairs at the Skyhaven Airport, Rochester, NH, by increasing the amount by $7,028 from $100,578 to $107,606. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2008. 100% Private Funds.
#20C Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to accept the transfer of land located at 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH, from the Town of Merrimack at no cost to the State.
#20D Authorized to amend a contract with Robert Half International Inc., Manchester, NH, for professional assistant in the areas of accounting and technical policy and procedure documentation in conjunction with the implementation of the new Enterprise Resource Planning system, by increasing the price by $78,000 from $56,768 to $134,768. Effective upon G&C approval.
#20E Authorized Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management to enter into a contract with the F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts Company d/b/a Bartlett Inc., Hooksett, NH, for tree trimming and debris removal located at the Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park, Concord, NH, for a total amount not to exceed $3,555. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#21 Authorized to exercise a two-year contract renewal option with Public Resources Advisory Group Inc., New York, NY (previously amended by G&C on 4-9-08, item #18), for financial advisory services, including debt affordability and debt management, by increasing the amount by $180,750 from $319,250 in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Capital Funds.
#22 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $55,824.88 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
#23 Authorized to transfer appropriated funds in the amount of $365,000 for debt service payments. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#24 Authorized to accept and expend $1,200,000 of Unique Plan Management fee revenues from the NH Excellence in Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund for the purpose of providing educational scholarships. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
#25 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request of the Division of Libraries to enter into an agreement with Wayne Thibodeau Sr. d/b/a WT’s Reliable Janitorial Service, Penacook, NH, for cleaning 7,233 sq ft of department offices in the amount of $7,732.62. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#26 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to accept and expend funds in the amount of $5,400 from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service to reimburse the department for conducting audits at retail markets and for administering the USDA Country of Origin Labeling Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#27 Authorized to reappoint Susan P. McGinnis as a Senior Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $69,770.48. Effective May 21, 2008 through May 21, 2013.
#28 Authorized to enter into subgrants with the organization as detailed in letter dated May 7, 2008, in the total amount of $151,945 to fund programs providing direct services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#29 Authorized to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 7, 2008, in the total amount of $636,770 to fund programs providing direct services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#30 Authorized to enter into a subgrant with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, in the amount of $16,000 to fund programs providing direct services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval to September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#31 Authorized to amend subgrants from the 2006 Violence Against Women federal award, with the organizations as detailed in letter dated May 2, 2008, (previously approved by G&C on 12-11-07, item #29), by extending the end date from May 31, 2008 to May 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#32 Authorized to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 1, 2008, totaling $30,000 from the previously accepted 2007 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#33 Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 7, 2008, in a total amount of $16,600 out of the FFY 2006 Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. (2)Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 7, 2008, in a total amount of $58,318 out of the FFY 2006 Project Safe Neighborhoods Gun Crime Grant. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. (3)Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 7, 2008, in a total amount of $122,128 out of the FFY 2007 Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. (4)Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 7, 2008, in a total amount of $85,007 out of the FFY 2007 Project Safe Neighborhoods Gun Crime Grant. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#33A Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Rosemary Swain (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #59), to catalog evidence and provide general office support, by increasing the price by $41,671.73 from $42,637.77 to $84,309.50, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#33B Authorized to accept and expend $5,000 from the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section, Janet D. Steiger Fellowship, Hartford, CT, for the purpose of providing funds to support an intern in the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau for the summer of 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through September 2008. 100% Agency Income.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#34 Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with GMI Asphalt Corporation, New Hampton, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10-17-07, item #41), for parking lot repair and resurfacing at NHES’s Laconia local office, by extending the completion date from November 30, 2007 to November 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#35 Authorized to continue one (1) Programs Technician position #8T072, salary grade 19 at an estimated cost of $37,629.15. Effective through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#36 NOT USED
#37 NOT USED
#38 NOT USED
#39 NOT USED
#40 NOT USED
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#41 NOT USED
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#42 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to enter into a contract with LaCapra Associates Inc., Boston, MA to provide expert testimony and other services related to a pending docket at the NH Public Utilities Commission in an amount not to exceed $27,170. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2009. 100% Utility Assessment.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#43 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to amend a sole source contract with White Mountain Communication Corp., Randolph, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-13-07, item #102), for the Mt. Washington Summit Power Project, Phase 2C, by increasing the amount by $70,167 from $153,365 to $223,532. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#44 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a Conservation Easement from the City of Berlin for approximately 26.6 acres adjacent to Berlin High School, City of Berlin, NH as part of a wetlands mitigation requirement for the wetlands permit for the Greenova, LLC wood pellet processing facility in the Berlin Industrial Park.
#45 Authorized Trails Bureau to amend a retroactive contract with the Presidential Range Riders Snowmobile Club, Gorham, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 3-5-08, item #38), for winter trail grooming and plowing from December 15, 2007 through April 2, 2008, by increasing the amount b7 $3,239.33 from $19,680 to $22,919.33. 100% Trails Bureau Funds.
#46 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept and expend a grant of $20,000 from Public Service of NH, Manchester, NH, for interpretive programs. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008.
#47 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a sole source contract with Seacoast Science Center Inc., Rye, NH, to provide public services and facility management at the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, in the amount of $232,500. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2011. 100% Park Funds.
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#48 Authorized to transfer appropriations in the Operating Budget as detailed in letter dated April 1, 2008. Fiscal Committee approved.
#49 Authorized to transfer $25,000 from the NH Fish and Game Fund Reserve to the Fish and Game FY 2009 Operating Budget. Fiscal Committee approved.
#50 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek and Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to reclassify position #40463, labor grade 23 Programs Information Officer, to a Supervisor VI, labor grade 27. Effective retroactive to January 4, 2008. 4.63% Fish and Game, 95.37% Federal Funds.
#51 Authorized to enter into a contract with Bedrock Paving and Construction Inc., Deerfield, NH, to provide asphalt paving conducted on Department land located adjacent to Pleasant Lake, Deerfield, NH in the amount of $14,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2008. 100% Other (Public Boat Access) Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#52 Authorized a step increase in salary for Michael J. Wimsatt, to Group HH, Maximum, $93,546. Effective upon G&C approval.
#53 Authorized to establish a Hydrogeologist I position in the Geological Survey. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend $322,184 from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the Environmental Information Exchange Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#54 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, Oil Fund Disbursement Board to accept and expend funds in the amount of $8,000 to fund the Department of Safety salary and benefits increases. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Oil Fund Board Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
#55 Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $44,000,000 for the issuance of low interest loans. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.
#56 Authorized to accept and expend prior year carry forward funds from the Maintenance of Dams fund in the amount of $27,350. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.
#57 Authorized to amend a Local Source Water Protection grant to the City of Rochester, Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C On 4-4-07, item #65), to complete a project to better protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2008 from June 30, 2008.
#58 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the City of Franklin, NH, in the amount of $15,000 to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#59 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with Fay’s Boat Yard Inc., Gilford, NH to provide a portable pumpout cart to service boats in the boatyard for a total of $7,262.25. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#60 Authorized to award a Water Supply Land Grant to the City of Dover, NH, in the amount of $85,000 to purchase a conservation easement on a parcel of property in a source water protection area to protect water supply land. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#61 Authorized to amend an agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers (previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item #55), to conduct water quality sampling and analysis of the Upper Merrimack River for planning public water and wastewater projects. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
#62 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Amherst, NH, to complete the Baboosic Lake Phase III Expansion of Community Wastewater System Project in the amount of $144,105. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#63 Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of Troy, which lowers the Original Loan Agreement by $48,040.32 from $1,550,000 to $1,501,959.68 finalizing the loan amount used to finance the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Loan Repayment Funds.
#64 Authorized to amend an existing memorandum of understanding with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-3-07, item #38), to continue evaluating the effectiveness of the remedial action at the OK Tool Superfund site, by increasing the amount by $69,650 from $134,900 to $204,550.
#65 Authorized to accept and expend additional funds from Water Users in the amount of $9,600. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Ct-Coos Funds.
#66 Authorized to accept and expend additional funds from Water Users in the amount of $2,600. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Winnipesaukee Project Funds.
#67 Authorized to award a Water Supply Land Grant to the Town of Hooksett, NH to purchase land in a source water protection area to protect water supply land in the amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
#68 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Town of Canaan, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination in the amount of $19,424. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#69 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Washington, NH, to complete the East Washington Mill Pond Project in the amount of $48,546. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#70 Authorized to enter into an Allonge to Promissory Note and amendment of Loan Agreement with Sunapee Hills Association in the amount of $310,000, which finalizes the loan amount used to finance the development of an additional groundwater supply. Effective upon G&C approval.
#71 Authorized to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH – Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, for the NH Small Business Development Center to produce distance learning (internet) training in management skills in support of the DES Environmental Leadership Initiative in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#72 Authorized DES and the Pease Development Authority – Division of Ports and Harbors to enter into a memorandum of agreement for the annual lobster gear cleanup in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#73 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance Inc., East Wakefield, NH, to complete the Watershed Based Plan for High Quality Waters in the AWWA Region Project in the amount of $103,166. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#74 Authorized to award grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated April 24, 2008, for purposes of used oil collection totaling $18,910. Effective upon G&C approval through May 7, 2009. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
#75 Authorized Michael Goodridge’s request to remove an existing unAuthorized non-conforming tidal dock system, and replace with a reduced and conforming tidal docking structure consisting of a permanent pier, connecting to a ramp connecting to a landing float, connecting to a T float section running parallel to shore, providing a total of 6 slips on frontage on Sagamore Creek in Portsmouth.
#76 Authorized Edge of Lake Association’s request to repair two existing 3 pile ice clusters and add two new 3 pile ice clusters to protect an existing 36 slip permanent docking facility and to dredge from lakebed along property on Lake Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro.
#77 Authorized John & Catherine Fisher’s request to construct a seasonal dock accessed by a walkway on property on the Nashua River in Nashua.
#78 Authorized Chieftain Motor Inn’s request to construct a seasonal wharf accessed by two seasonal ramps, completely remove pea stone placed over the bank and on the bed of the river, and install access stairs from the beach to the waterbody on the Connecticut River in Hanover.
#78A Authorized to enter into a contract with Vanesse Hangen Brustlin, Bedford, NH, for the purpose of developing a watershed strategy for wetlands restoration and protection in the Merrimack River watershed in the amount of $56,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#78B Authorized to award Local Source Water Protection grants totaling $46,925 to the entities as detailed in letter dated April 29, 2008, to complete projects to protect drinking water from contamination. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Southern NH Planning Commission, for $17,000 to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Office
of the Commissioner
#79 Authorized to transfer Other Funds in the amount of $46,200. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. Fiscal Committee approved.
Office of Business Operations
#80 Authorized to amend an agreement with the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, to extend Social Security and Medicare coverage to the employees of the Town of Chichester whose positions are covered by the NH Retirement System-Group I. Effective date of coverage is June 1, 2008.
#81 Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Northeast Record Retention LLC, Hooksett, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 3-21-07, item #54), to provide for the storage of paper records, by increasing the price by an amount not to exceed $55,000 from $280,541.44 to $335,541.44, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 66% General, 34% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management
#82 Authorized to amend a lease with the City of Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #317A), for additional supply/storage space, by increasing the amount of $10,937.50 to $1,333,937.50 from $1,323,000. Effective June 1, 2008.