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 Spaulding, accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli approved the appointment of several persons
nominated for Civil Commissions from the
The Governor placed in nomination
the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and Council accepted the following with regret:
Board of Acupuncture Licensing
(Public Member)
Susan M. Chulyk, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
acceptance
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory
Commission
(Industry)
Donald Brough, (formerly of
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Fred
S. Parker, Keene Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Licensed Dietitians
Patricia
L. Walker, RD, LD, Wolfeboro Effective:
Succeeding: Mary Lavanway, Gilford (resigned) Term:
Joint
Promotional Program Screening Committee
(Skiing)
Nominated
by the
Kathleen
Bennett,
Succeeding: Dyke Shaw, Sunapee (resigned) Term:
Marital
Master: Administrative Office of the Courts
Robert
J. Foley,
Vacancy Term:
Marital
Master: Administrative Office of the Courts
Diane
M. Nicolosi,
Vacancy Term:
Board
of Nursing
Robert
A. Duhaime, RN,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Nursing
(Public
Member)
Harley
G. Featherston,
Reappointment Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Conservation
Interests)
Michele
L. Tremblay, Boscawen Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Commission
to
W.
Michael Dunn,
Reappointment Term:
Director:
Division of Water, Department of Environmental Services
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services
Harry
T. Stewart, P.E.,
Reappointment Term:
Salary: HH maximum $87,635
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
Invasive Species Committee
(Represents Horticultural Interests)
Glenn L. Caron, Raymond Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
George Timm. Hancock (resigned) Term:
Medical Review Subcommittee
(Physician)
Nominated by the Board of Medicine
Richard P. Hockman, MD, Bedford Effective: Upon confirmation
Succeeding: H.
James Forbes, MD,
Pesticides Control Board
(Public Member)
Timothy Fleury, Sunapee Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Respiratory Care Practitioners Governing Board
J. Sean Kenneally, Meredith Effective: Upon
confirmation
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, New Castle Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory
Commission
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(
Arthur Durette, Pembroke Effective: Upon
confirmation
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: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Commission
Nominated by the
Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development
(Industry)
Jeremy Katz, Lebanon Effective: Upon
confirmation
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 Boston Effective: Upon
confirmation
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 , Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
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, Dover Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Employees)
Omer F. Beaudoin, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation
(Employers)
Kevin P. Sullivan, Hampton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Commission to
Michael D. Ruedig, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 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 with respect to
the financing of a loan to Berlin Industrial Development and Park Authority located
in
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
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A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN
UNDER RSA
162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF
THE STATE OF
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor
and Council") of the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have
received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the
"Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council
make certain findings and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect
to a loan by the Authority to Berlin Industrial Development and Park Authority
(the "Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $625,000
to provide financing for renovations to and equip a 44,000 sq. ft building in Maynesboro Industrial Park, Berlin, New Hampshire (the
"Loan")
WHEREAS, pursuant to the
provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to
approve the recommendation of the Authority and to authorize and approve the
Loan by the Authority upon the making of specific findings after public
hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and
Council will receive all the documentation and information with respect to the
proposed Loan by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, further action by the
Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of
this Resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
resolved that:
1. Findings and Determination. On the basis of the documentation and
information received by the Governor and Council, after a public hearing, the
Governor and Council find:
a. Special Findings.
(i) The Loan in
consistent with local or regional development plans or policies.
b. General Findings.
(i) The
Loan that the Authority has proposed will serve a public use and provide a
public benefit.
(ii)
The Loan that the
Authority has proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred, by
RSA Chapter 162-A.
(iii) The
Loan that the Authority has proposed will preserve or increase the social
welfare or economic prosperity of the State and one or more of its political
subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the State's citizens.
(iv) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will promote the
orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment
opportunities, or protect the physical environment.
2. Approval.
Governor and Council approve the Loan by the Authority as recommended by the
Authority and authorize the Authority to cause the execution and delivery of
the loan documents substantially in the form submitted to Governor and Council
and to take such further action as the act with respect to the transaction as
may be required.
3. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed and agreed to
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#2 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Littleton, NH, for the purpose of developing affordable elderly housing, in the
amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#3 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Salem, NH, for the purpose of assisting Rockingham Economic Development Corp, a
non-profit corporation, to make a loan to Bio-Concept Laboratories, in the
amount of $490,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#3A Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with the County of Belknap, Laconia, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #4), for the purpose of rehabilitating 6 housing units, by changing the end date from June 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006.
ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#4 Authorized to accept donations of equipment repairs & parts, computer KIOSK hardware, technical support for the KIOSK and a coffee pot in the amount of $1,890 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the betterment of the cemetery.
#5 Authorized Brian J. Monahan,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#6 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Raymond S. Burton with regard to the financing of
construction, renovation, furnishing, equipping of certain new and existing
facilities, financing certain routine capital expenditures and the refinancing
of existing indebtedness in connection with The Memorial Hospital,
#7 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with R.S. Audley, Inc., Bow,
NH, for repairs of the Hampton Beach Seawall and Rail Repair for a total not to
exceed $1,594,200. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#7A Authorized an annual salary step for Monika Bissell, Education & Training Officer, Division of Personnel, from Group DD, step 4 ($62,245) to Group DD, Step 5 ($65,520) effective May 5, 2006.
#8 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for
renovations to Representatives Hall, in the State House, for an amount not to
exceed $299,136. Effective
upon G&C approval through
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#9 Authorized to designate James W. Kennedy as an attorney at a salary of $53,500. Effective upon G&C approval.
#10 Authorized to designate John M. Gasaway as an attorney at a salary of $53,000. Effective upon G&C approval.
#11 Authorized to reappoint James R. Norris as a Criminal Justice Investigator in the Drug Task Force, NH Department of Justice for a five year term effective retroactive to April 24, 2006 through April 24, 2011.
#12 Authorized to appoint Thomas D. Ralph as an Assistant
Attorney General, at a salary level of $64,260 for a five year term expiring
#13 Authorized an annual salary increment to Sandra Petell, Criminal Investigator from salary group BB, Step 3 ($53,419) to salary group BB, step 4 ($56,386) effective May 12, 2006.
#14 Authorized an annual salary increment to Allison P. Vachon, Criminal Investigator from salary group BB, step 3 ($53,419) to salary group BB, step 4 ($56,386) effective May 12, 2006.
#15 Authorized an annual salary increment to James Brown, Criminal Investigator from salary group BB, step 4 ($56,386) to salary group BB, step 5 ($59,354) effective May 12, 2006.
#16 Authorized to conduct a daylong pre-conference training for
multidisciplinary sexual assault investigative teams (SART) scheduled for June
7, 2006, entitled “Second Annual SART Training” and a two day advanced training
conference scheduled for June 8-9, 2006, entitled “The Twelfth Statewide
Conference on Domestic and Sexual Violence and Stalking,” both to be held at
Waterville Valley Conference and Event Center in Waterville Valley, NH at a
cost not to exceed $84,191.70.
(2)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees for the
two-day advanced training conference above, in the amount of $125 from each of
an estimated 300 participants, for a total amount not to exceed $37,500 to help
defray the cost of this conference an facility expenses. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#17 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$488.75 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, to be used to reimburse the
Plymouth State University Police Department for the purchase of Ballistic
Vests. (2)Further Authorized to enter
into a sub-grant for the reimbursement of ballistic vests already
purchased. Effective
upon G&C approval through
TREASURY
DEPARTMENT
#18 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $135,335.11 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% General Funds.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#19 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli authorized the request to amend a contract with Thermal Stor Refrigeration Inc., Hooksett, NH, (previously approved by G&C On 2-9-05, item #30, amended on 6-22-05, item #71), for the sole purpose of adding additional requirements to the existing contract for unanticipated heating and air conditioning service requirements at various Liquor Commission locations, and by increasing the price from $184,126.50 to $215,301.50, an increase of $31,175. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#20 Authorized Bureau of Ski Operations report regarding season
passes issued for
#21 NOT USED
#22 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the Institute for Community, business,
and the NH Economy,
#23 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to reclassify
position #42058 from Program Assistant I, labor grade 12 to Program Specialist
I, labor grade 19. 100
#24 Authorized Division of Parks and
Recreation to retroactively renew a
membership for the 2005-2006 season with the NH Campground Owner’s Association,
#25 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to budget and
expend prior year unexpended grant awards under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance
Act of 1978, Urban and Community Forestry, America the Beautiful, in the amount
of $7,620. Effective
upon G&C approval through
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#26 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the
request to enter into a contract with Robert J. Condit d/b/a Maple Ridge Septic
Service, North Sandwich, NH, for the cleaning of department-owned portable
restrooms for the Squam Lake Boat Access facility in
the amount of $4,180. Effective
upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#27 Authorized to enter into a contract with TDS Printing Inc.,
#28 Authorized to amend a retroactive
contract with Compass Systems & Programming Inc., Exeter, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #115), for technical support
and development work for the underground and aboveground storage tank
inspection application, by increasing the amount by $49,410 from $123,500 to
$172,910, and by extending the end date from March 15, 2006 to September 15,
2006. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#29 Authorized to amend a sole
source memorandum of agreement with the Business Finance Authority,
Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-13-05, item #65), for
financial services to assist DES with Drinking Water State Revolving Loans to
privately owned public water systems, by increasing the amount by $30,000 from
$30,000 to $60,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#30 Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an
aggregate amount of $2,389,790 for water pollution control projects as detailed
in letter dated
#31 Authorized a loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth, NH, to finance Pleasant Point Sewer Extension in the amount of $350,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
#32 Authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $50,000 from
the Dam Maintenance Fund, for replacement of two gates at Pittsfield Mill Dam
in
#33 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
to the Warner Village Water District, Warner, NH, to complete a project to
protect drinking water from contamination, in the amount of $5,900. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#34 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
to the Town of Peterborough, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking
water from contamination, in the amount of $14,340. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#35 Authorized to amend a Local Source Water Protection grant
award to the City of Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
#36 Authorized to amend a grant agreement with the Blue Ocean
Society for Marine Conservation Inc.,
#37 Authorized Marke
Uhlar’s request to construct a fixed pier to a ramp,
providing one undersized slip on frontage on the
#38 Authorized Hampshire Ventures Inc.’s request to amend a permit to construct five seasonal docks connected to a seasonal walkway accessed by stairs over the bank on frontage on the Merrimack River in Manchester (previously approved by G&C on 7-13-05).
#39 Authorized University of NH’s request to remove an existing
concrete pier and associated approach trestle together with the stone-filled
timber crib under-structure and replace with a new pier having a wide concrete
deck supported on 14 steel pile bents connected to the shore by an angled
approach trestle. Additionally, a
floating dock will be attached to the pier’s south side and a concrete-panel
wave screen will be installed along the north side of the pier as well as other
appurtenant structures including a gangway, a floating breakwater and
under-pier space utilization for aquaculture activities. This pier will create a central berthing
location for the UNH Marine Program fleet, a new NOAA funded SWATH (small waterplane area twin hull) ocean mapping vessel and
visiting research vessels at Fort Point,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office of the Commissioner
#40 Authorized Office of Medicaid Business and Policy to reimburse Norman W. Cordell, temporary and permanent relocation expenses of up to $15,447.55 based upon actual expenses incurred. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
#41 Authorized to pay Jason Shifrin
Assistant House Leader, position #16568 the amount of $660.08 for the period retroactive to
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#42 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP,
Office of Operations Support
#43 Authorized the reclassification of position #12362, Case Technician, salary grade 14 to the level of Paralegal II, salary grade 19, and #12752, Case Technician, salary grade 14 to the level of Paralegal II, salary grade 19.
#44 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Bureau of Improvement and
Integrity, to award sixteen stipends in an amount not to exceed $400 per
recipient as reimbursement for travel expenses and respite care services associated
with participants in HCBC-ECI Stakeholder Quality Advisory Council in an amount
not to exceed $6,400. Effective
retroactively from
#45 Authorized to reclassify position #15806 Utilization Review Coordinator, salary grade 20 to the level of Nursing Coordinator, salary grade 27.
#46 Authorized to reclassify position #30220 Business Administrator IV, salary grade 29 to the level of Administrator III, salary grade 31.
#47 Authorized to reclassify position #16252 Mental Health Worker III, salary grade 13 to the level of Licensed Practical Nurse II, salary grade 18.
#48 Authorized Xina
Barnes to receive tuition assistance under the program for Enhances Nurse Development
and Training (previously approved by G&C on
#49 Authorized to amend an agreement with Sodexho
Operations LLC,
#50 Authorized to enter into an agreement with New England Emergency Response Systems Inc., to provide an emergency response system and service for Transitional Housing Services, in the amount of $11,500. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008 with the option to renew for an additional two years pending availability of funding, the agreement of the parties and G&C approval. 80% General, 5% Federal, 15% Other Funds.
#51 Authorized to enter into an agreement with BK Systems Inc.,
Office of Homeless, Housing and
Transportation Services
#52 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Lakes Region
Mental Health Center Inc., d/b/a Genesis Behavioral Health,
#53 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Merrimack Valley
Assistance Program,
#54 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Action
Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc.,
#55 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Tri-County
Community Action Program Inc.,
#56 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Child and Family
Services of NH,
#57 Authorized to enter into an agreement with NH Legal
Assistance,
#58 Authorized to amend an agreement with Tri-County Community
Action Program Inc.,
Glencliff Home for Elderly
#59 Authorized to accept a monetary donation for the time
period of
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#60 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Community
Health and Hospice Inc.,
#61 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Home Health
and Hospice Care,
#62 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Androscoggin
Valley Home Care Services,
#63 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Child and
Family Services of NH,
#64 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Concord
Regional Visiting Nurse Association Inc.,
#65 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Carroll
County Health and Home Care Services,
#66 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Grafton
County Senior Citizens Council Inc.,
Division of Public Health Services
#67 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol and
Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with Greater Nashua Council
on Alcoholism, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item
#118), to provide substance abuse treatment services, by increasing the amount
by $487,830 from $487,830 to $975,660, and by extending the completion date to
June 30, 2007. Effective
#68 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Girls Incorporated
of NH, Manchester, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #274),
to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the amount by
$44,090 from $44,090 to $88,180, and by extending the completion date to June
30, 2007. Effective
#69 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Steppingstone
Music Opportunities Inc., d/b/a The Sad Café, Plaistow, NH (previously approved
by G&C on 9-21-05, item #129), to provide substance abuse prevention
services, by increasing the amount by $37,914 from $37,914 to $75,828, and by
extending the completion date to June 30, 2007.
Effective