GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, New Hampshire
May 7, 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 Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth, accepted the minutes of April 23, 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 April 23, 2008 meeting.
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The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
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RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with regret, accepted the following resignations:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Attorney)
Thomas
G. Cooper, Concord Effective: May 7, 2008
Public
Water Access Advisory Board
Cheryl
L. Killam, Newton Effective: May 7, 2008
Associate
Justice of the Superior Court
Edward
J. Fitzgerald III, Laconia Effective: June 30, 2008
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Attorney)
Reappointment Term:
Robert
T. Grimley, Grantham Effective: May 7, 2008
Reappointment Term:
Medical
Review Subcommittee
Nominated
by the Board of Medicine
Teresa
Ponn, MD, Manchester Effective: May 7, 2008
Succeeding: Nick P. Perencevich,
Board
of Mental Health Practice
(Public
Member)
Kathleen
A. Sternenberg, Hopkinton Effective: May 7, 2008
Succeeding: Julie A. Introcaso, Manchester Term: February 17, 2011
Physical
Therapy Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Martha
B. Aguiar, Campton Effective: May 7, 2008
Succeeding: André A. Martel, Manchester (resigned) Term: October 28, 2009
Railroad
Appeals Board
(Expert
on Railroad Matters)
Wayne
M. Gagne, Nashua Effective: May 7, 2008
Reappointment Term: May 7, 2011
Resources
and Economic Development Advisory Commission
(Manufacturing)
Michael
H. Monks, (d), Nashua Effective: May 7, 2008
Reappointment Term: April 1, 2013
Director
of Audit Division: Department of Revenue
Administration
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue Administration
Santo
M. Presti, Penacook Effective: May 7, 2008
Succeeding: John Mintken, Concord Term: Serves at Commissioners pleasure
Salary: HH Maximum
$93,546
Transportation
Appeals Board
(Legal
Profession)
Eric
G. Falkenham, Hopkinton Effective: May 7, 2008
Reappointment Term: May 7, 2011
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination 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: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: February 15, 2011
Board
of Hearing Care Providers
(Audiologist)
Dwight
R. Valdez, Amherst Effective: Upon
confirmation
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: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Robert S. Fennerty, Bow Term: April 9, 2011
University
System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
William
F. J. Ardinger, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
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: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: Three years from confirmation
Victims’
Assistance Commission
Nominated
by the Attorney General
Jean
A. Horner, MD, Gilford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: Three years from confirmation
State
Commission on the Status of Women
Fatima
Deek, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Anne B. Botteri, Bedford (resigned) Term: October 20, 2009
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Burton and further on a roll call vote as follows:
Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea – yes, Councilor Hollingworth
– yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing
with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance
Authority for Valley Regional Hospital located in Claremont, New Hampshire.
Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-I:9 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 MAY 7, 2008
AT 10:00 A.M.
IN THE HARTMAN
UNION BUILDING AT PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY
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At
10:30 a.m. the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would
be the financing of a commercial facility project by the Business Finance
Authority for Valley Regional Hospital, Inc. (the “Hospital”) in Claremont, New
Hampshire and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced. He
said that he and the members of the Council had received the written
recommendation of the Authority and other documentation and information with
respect to the project. The Governor said that the meeting would then hear
anyone wishing to speak on the subject. Jack Donovan, Executive Director of the
Authority, briefly explained the project and emphasized that the credit of the
State was not involved. The Governor
then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any
other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Burton introduced a
resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA
162-1:9 AUTHORIZING A NOT TO EXCEED $26,750,000 FINANCING OF A COMMERCIAL
FACILITY BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC.
IN CLAREMONT" and moved for its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Wieczorek. After
discussion of the resolution, the Governor called for a vote on the
motion. Those voting in favor were: the
Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Shea, Councilor Hollingworth,
Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and
those voting against were Councilor(s):
None. The Governor declared that
the resolution was passed.
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A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA
162-1:9 AUTHORIZING A NOT TO EXCEED $26,750,000 FINANCING OF A COMMERCIAL
FACILITY BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC.
IN CLAREMONT
WHEREAS, Valley Regional Hospital, Inc.
(the “Hospital”) has by submission of Form BFA-1 notified the Authority of its
desire to refinance existing debt and to finance the acquisition, construction
and equipping of improvements (collectively, the “Projects”) to commercial
facilities in Claremont (the “Facilities”) and has requested the Authority to
issue a series of Revenue Bonds (Valley Regional Hospital Issue), Series 2008
(the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,750,000 under RSA 162-I (the “Act”) and to loan the proceeds to the
Hospital in order to finance costs of the Projects to the extent the Bonds
qualify as “qualified 501(c)(3) bonds” within the meaning of Section 145(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”);
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have
received all the documentation and information with respect to the transaction
which they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the Authority
with respect to the transaction is subject to the passage of this resolution
and cannot be taken until after its passage;
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1. Findings. On
the basis of the Authority’s recommendation and the documentation and information
received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing, the Governor
and Council find:
(a) Special
findings:
(1) The Bonds will be used to pay, or reimburse the Hospital for paying, a portion of the costs of constructing, renovating and equipping capital projects with respect to the Hospital’s health care facilities, to refund certain outstanding debt of the Hospital and to pay certain costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds. For a detailed description of the Projects, see Exhibit A attached hereto.
(2) The operation of the Facilities will
create and preserve employment opportunities directly and indirectly within the
State of New Hampshire.
(b) General
findings:
(1) The Projects and
the proposed financing and refinancing thereof, as applicable, are feasible;
(2) The Hospital has
the skills and financial resources necessary to operate its Facilities
successfully;
(3) The Agreement contains provisions so
that under no circumstances will the Authority be obligated directly or indirectly
to pay costs of the Projects, debt service or expenses of operation,
maintenance and upkeep of any Facility except from proceeds of the Bonds or
from funds received under the Agreement, exclusive of funds received thereunder by the Authority for its own use;
(4) The Agreement does not purport to create
any debt of the State with respect to any Facility, other than a special
obligation of the Authority acting on behalf of the State under the Act; and
(5) The proposed
financing of the Projects by the Authority and the operation and use of the
Facilities will serve one or more needs and implement one or more purposes set
forth in RSA 162-I: 1, will preserve or increase the
social 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.
Section 2. Ultimate Finding and Determination. The Governor and Council find that the
proposed financing, operation and use of the Facilities will serve a public use
and provide a public benefit, and the Governor and Council determine that the
Authority’s financing of the Project will be within the policy of, and the
authority conferred by, the Act.
Section 3. Approval. The
Governor and Council approve the Authority’s taking such further action under
the Act with respect to the transaction as may be required.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed and Agreed to May 7, 2008.
EXHIBIT A
Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire
Revenue Bonds
(Valley Regional Hospital Issue)
Series 2008
The
Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the “Authority”), a
body corporate and politic constituting a public instrumentality of the State
of New Hampshire, intends to issue the Authority’s Revenue Bonds (Valley
Regional Hospital Issue) Series 2008 (the “Bonds”), in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $26,750,000, to make a loan to Valley Regional Hospital,
Inc. (the “Hospital”) for purposes of (a) current refunding the Authority’s
Revenue Bonds (Valley Regional Hospital Issue) Series 2003 (the “Refunded
Bonds”), originally issued in the aggregate principal amount of $11,000,000,
(b) paying, or reimbursing the Hospital for paying, a portion of the costs of acquiring,
constructing, renovating and equipping capital projects with respect to the
Hospital’s health care facilities, including: (i) the
demolition of two existing wings and construction of a new Emergency
Department, expanded medical-surgical and ICU bed unit, (ii) the demolition and
replacement of the existing central plant, including boilers, chillers,
generators, switchgear, water pumps and other equipment, (iii) relocation of
the helipad and (iv) various renovations of the Hospital facilities (the “Projects”),
and (c) paying certain costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the
Bonds. The Projects, which consist of approximately 32,000 square feet of new
construction and 24,000 square feet of renovation, are or will be owned by the
Hospital and located at the Hospital’s campus at 243 Elm Street, Claremont, New
Hampshire.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#2 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to enter into a contract with FaciliClean LLC, Concord, NH, for office cleaning services in the amount of $9,415. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 28% Federal, 72% General Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#3 Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $864.23 from the Fish and Game Department for expenses incurred on February 16 and 18, 2008 Aerial Serial and Rescue support.
#4 Authorized to accept and place on file the updated Rules and Regulations of the NH State Veterans Cemetery (previously approved by G&C on 3-14-01, item #34).
#5 Authorized Major Robert P. Blonigen, Newington, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
#6 Authorized Major Darik C. Day, New Gloucester, ME, be confirmed for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
#7 Authorized the department vehicle with license plate number 2304641 to be unmarked of State and Department decals.
#8 Authorized to accept and expend monetary contributions received during the period of March 12, 2008 to April 17, 2008, in the amount of $1,000 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the betterment of the cemetery. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#9 Authorized to accept a sculpture from the NH Council on the Arts to be placed on the front lawn of the State Library.
#9A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Nobis Engineering Inc., Concord, NH, for professional Environmental/Geotechnical services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.
NH COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF MEN
#10 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the two calendar years ending December 31, 2007.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#11 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $33,661.88 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#11A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to enter into a contract with Robert Half International Inc., Manchester, NH, for temporary personnel services to assist with data entry of tax documents in the amount of $113,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#12 Authorized Division of Libraries to accept and expend grants totaling $4,500 from the NH Library Association ($3,000), Concord, and NHLA-CHILIS ($1,500), Concord, NH for the Summer Reading Experience for the period ending September 30, 2008. Other (NH Summer Reading) Funds.
#13 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with NH Movies Inc., Deerfield, for the preservation of 5000 feet of 16mm B&W and color footage in the amount of $3,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. Other (Conservation Trust) Funds.
NH REAL ESTATE APPRAISER BOARD
#14 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea, and with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, authorized the request to reclassify position #42827 Secretary Typist I, labor grade 6 ($20,319) to Supervisor I, labor grade 19 ($33,052). 100% General Funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#15 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to deny the petition of Daniel J. Goichman requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Felonious Sexual Assault. Mr. Goichman is not eligible for an annulment until May 28, 2017.
#16 Authorized to appoint Naomi N. Butterfield as an Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $74,994.52 for a five year term that expires October 31, 2008.
#17 NOT USED
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#18 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept and expend $6,402.48 in federal highway safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the development and implementation of a statewide safety program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
NH EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#19 Authorized to continue one Supervisor, BAU, position #8T073, salary grade 24, through June 4, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#20 Authorized to continue one Secretary II, position #8T071, salary grade 9 on a full time temporary basis for an additional year through May 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#21 Authorized to continue one Grants Program Coordinator, position #8T177, salary grade 23, through June 1, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#22 Authorized to enter into a contract with Demand Electric Inc., Manchester, NH, to purchase and install a commercial generator at NHES’s Manchester location in the amount of $135,760. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $10,000 for unforeseen replacement of existing wiring or switching services. 100% Federal Funds.
#23 Authorized to amend a contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP, Boston, MA (previously approved by G&C on 10-25-06, #46), for additional enhancements of Unemployment Insurance processes and systems, by increasing the amount by $488,647 from $11,400,000 to $11,888,647. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#24 Authorized to make a one-time retroactive payment of salary and benefits to Corrections Officer Gary Ferron in the amount of $3,277.05 for the period of October 25, 2004 through June 7, 2007 with current fiscal year funds. 100% General Funds.
#25 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #16265 Corrections Corporal, labor grade 16 to a Recreational Therapist II, labor grade 21. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#26 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Roland H. Bryan, D.D.S., Professional Association, Bedford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-17-07, Late Item B), for general dentistry services, by increasing the amount by $11,400 from $36,198.75 to $47,598.75. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#27 Authorized a renewal contract with Brigade Fire Protection Inc., Boscawen, NH (previously approved by G&C on 12-12-06, item #52, amended on 6-6-07, item #64), for the inspection, testing and repair of the sprinkler systems at various facilities throughout the State in the amount of $96,026. Effective June 30, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
#27A Authorized to amend the Federal Carl D. Perkins grant (previously approved by G&C on 3-5-08, item #61A), for vocational training educational materials, equipment, and software for female inmates, by reallocating funds between classes in the amount of $3,724.06 to support grant program needs for the remainder of the State Fiscal Year 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#27B Authorized to make a one-time retroactive payment of salary and benefits for supplemental military pay to Corrections Officer Lucien Comeau in the amount of $7,445.78 for the period of August 12, 2006 through November 12, 2007 with current fiscal year funds. 100% General Funds.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
#28 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Burton, and with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, authorized the request to reclassify position #14279 Administrative Secretary, salary grade 14 to Program Assistant, salary grade 15. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#29 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Rowell’s Sewer & Drain, Franklin, NH, for septic pumping and disposal at seven state parks in the amount of $8,168. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Park Funds.
#30 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Bodwell’s Septic Service LLC., East Kingston, NH, for septic pumping and disposal at three state park facilities in the amount of $7,792. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Park Funds.
#31 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Chasco Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for meter pole replacement and straightening at Hampton Beach in the amount of $8,290. Effective upon G&C approval through May 16, 2008. 100% Park Funds.
#32 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Handy House Inc., Foxboro, MA, for portable toilet service at seven state parks in the amount of $6,548.76. Effective May 23, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Park Funds.
#33 Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the Franklin Business & Industrial Development Corporation, Franklin, NH, to facilitate the revitalization planning for downtown Franklin in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#34 Authorized to accept and place on file the Division of Travel and Tourism Developments report regarding the Tourism Development Fund for the period ending June 30, 2007.
#35 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with Deirdre Brickner-Wood, Durham, NH, for the coordination of land protection activities under the Federal Forest Legacy Program in the amount of $20,000. Effective May 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#36 Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant to the City of Claremont, NH, for a marketing initiative in the amount of $3,229. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.
#37 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Ski Area to enter into a contract with Acuren Inspection Inc., LaPorte, TX, for the cable and connection hardware installation inspection on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and the Peabody Express chairlift at Cannon Mt Ski Area in Franconia in the amount of $5,954.39. Effective upon G&C approval through May 30, 2008. 100% Cannon Mountain Funding.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#38 Authorized to enter into a sole source memorandum of Agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, to develop probabilistic models to predict arsenic occurrence in drinking water wells in NH in the amount of $41,075. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds – Pass Thru Federal Funds.
#39 Authorized to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH – Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, for conducting energy efficiency projects on behalf of the DES Pollution Prevention Program for $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#40 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Eastmount Environmental Services LLC, Newburyport, MA, for emissions measurement testing of a boiler located at Millipore Corporation in Jaffrey in an amount not to exceed $10,400. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2009. 100% Air Permit Fee Funds.
#41 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Great Bay Marine Inc., Newington, NH, to pay for operation and maintenance costs for the boat sewage pumpout station in the amount of $1,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#42 Authorized Catherine Hobbs’ request to construct a tidal docking structure consisting of a permanent pier connecting to a ramp, connecting to two floats, providing one under-sized slip on the Piscataqua River in Dover.
#43 Authorized William Pothier’s request to construct a tidal docking structure consisting of a permanent upland landing connecting to a ramp, connecting to a float, providing one under-sized slip on the Lamprey River in Newmarket.
#43A Authorized Blizzard Inc’s request to reconfigure an existing docking facility providing 157 slips to provide 155 slips by removing five permanent docks providing 6 slips and installing four permanent docks at an angle providing 4 slips, and repair and maintain all structures within a major docking facility on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Office of the Commissioner
#44 Authorized Bureau of Human Resources Management to make a one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Paul Kafegelis, Assistant House Leader, Division of Juvenile Justice Services in the amount of $621.80 to compensate for wages that were not paid for the period of February 12, 2007 to June 7, 2007. 64% General, 36% County (Other) Funds.
#45 Authorized Bureau of Human Resources Management to make a one-time retroactive payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Rebecca Smith, Cook II, Division of Juvenile Justice Services in the amount of $6,266.58 to compensate for wages that were not paid for unused sick leave upon her retirement date of September 1, 2006. 72% General, 28% Other (County) Funds.
#46 Authorized Bureau of Human Resources Management to make a one-time payment from State Fiscal Year 2008 funds to Patrick Coad, Teacher III, Division of Juvenile Justice Services in the amount of $1,561.48 to compensate for wages that were not paid for the period of September 11, 2006 to March 8, 2007. 64% General, 36% Other (School District) Funds.
Office of Improvement and Integrity
#47 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #41079 Medical Services Technician, salary grade 17 to Program Specialist I, salary grade 19.
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#48 Authorized to accept a monetary donation from the Wild Rover Pub of Manchester, NH, in the amount of $1,000.
#48A Authorized to accept and expend other funds in the amount of $6,000 from the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant to fund travel expenses related to the Division’s accreditation efforts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#48B Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to reclassify position #11604 Journeyman Electrician, salary grade 14 to Electrician Supervisor I, salary grade 16. 97% General, 3% Other Funds.
Division of Family Assistance
#49 Authorized to enter into a sole source memorandum of understanding with NH Employment Security in the amount of $3,484,744.24 for the purpose of obtaining wage, employer and unemployment compensation data, to provide staffing for employment and training services, and to co-locate the NH Employment Program and the Food Stamp Employment and Training Programs in the NHES facilities. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 62% Federal, 38% General Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#50 Authorized to amend a contract with Michael Kalinowski, Durham, NH (previously amended by G&C on 6-13-07, item #402), to conduct a Child Care Market Rate Survey, by increasing the amount by $11,704 from $152,625 to $164,329. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#51 Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care awards in the amount of $187,348.80 to a total of thirty-six Licensed Plus child care providers throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#52 Authorized to amend a contract with Annie E. Casey Foundation, d/b/a Casey Family Services, Concord, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-27-07, item #271), for recruitment and retention activities for foster and adoptive family homes, by increasing the amount by $25,000 from $199,403 to $224,403. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#53 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services; Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Section; Strategic Prevention Framework Program to exercise a retroactive contract renewal option with BDB Health Promotions, Londonderry, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-06, item #67), to provide cultural competence services, by increasing the price by $50,000 from $50,000 to $100,000, and by extending the completion date to February 28, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#54 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Multiple Offender Program to amend a sole source agreement with CBC Innovis Inc., Bedford, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #382), to provide right party contact checks on clients of the DPHS Multiple Offender Program, by increasing the amount by $6,350 from $50,624 to $56,974. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other (Program Fees) Funds.
#54A Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, to exercise a contract renewal with Avis Goodwin Community Health Center Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-16-07, item #109), to provide community based childhood lead poisoning case management and prevention activities, by increasing the amount by $5,000 from $5,000 to $10,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2009. 74% Federal, 26% General Funds.
Disability Determination Unit
#55 Authorized to amend an agreement with Jeanne M. Benjamin, Registered Nurse, Concord, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #86), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer, by increasing the amou