GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State
House,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded
by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive Council,
on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth 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.
The Governor and Council, on
motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by
Councilor Shea, voted to set the date for a special
election for state representative in Rockingham County District No.14 (
The filing period will begin on
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with regret, accepted the following
Jaffrey-Peterborough
District Court: Special Justice
William
N. Prigge, Jaffrey Effective:
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Amusement
Ride Safety Advisory Board
(Owner
of portable amusement rides)
W.
Scott Miller, Webster Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Amusement
Ride Safety Advisory Board
(Operator
of permanently placed carnival or amusement rides)
Thomas
Morrow,
Vacancy Term:
Director of the Division of Career Technology and Adult
Learning: Department of Education
Nominated by the the Department of Education in
consultation with the Board of Education
Paul
K. Leather,
Reappointment Term:
Salary: GG maximum $81,984.00
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
(
Catherine
P. McDowell, Randolph Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
Nominated
by the Federation of Fire Mutual Aid Association
Kevin
Pratt, Raymond Effective:
Reappointment Term:
New
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
(Represents
Consumers)
John
Badger,
Succeeding: Susan Richey,
New
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
(Alternate
– knowledgeable in auto mechanics)
George
F. Dykstra,
Reappointment Term:
Postsecondary
Education Commission
(Lay
Public)
James
M. Fitzgerald,
Succeeding: Kenneth R. Rhodes,
Public Utilities
Commission
Chairman
Thomas B. Getz,
Reappointment Term:
Salary: Group JJ
maximum, $99,778
Railroad
Appeals Board
(Legal
Profession)
Francis
X. Quinn Jr.,
Reappointment Term:
Interim
Commissioner:
Richard
A. Gustafson, Bedford Effective:
Succeeding: William Simonton, Concord Term: Serves at G&C pleasure Salary: KK maximum $102,365 (RSA 4:5)
State-Capital
Region Planning Commission
Mark
Ciborowski,
Succeeding: Victoria Zachos, Concord Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
Board
of Managers of the NH Veterans Home
(Member
of a Chartered Veterans Service Organization)
Richard
L. Murphy,
Reappointment Term:
Director
of Waste Management: Department of Environmental Services
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services (with
consultation of Waste Management Council)
Michael
J. Wimsatt,
Succeeding: Tony P. Giunta,
Salary: HH Step 4: $84,919
Water
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
(Nominated
by the NH Water Works Association)
Thomas
Bowen,
Reappointment Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Board
of Accountancy
(Public
Member)
Andrea
J. Goldberg, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Ellery Hathorn,
State
Committee on Aging
(
Timothy
S. Gormley, (i), Bow Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Committee on Aging
(
Owen
R. Houghton, (i), Jaffrey Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Committee on Aging
(
Donna
D. Woodfin, (d), Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
State
Apprenticeship Council
(Management)
Philip
M. Hamblet, Surry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics
(Esthetician)
Leanne
F. Lummis,
Reappointment Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
(
Nominated
by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services
Susan
Merrell, Wolfeboro Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
Department
of Corrections: Director of the Division of Field Services
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
Michael
McAlister, Loudon Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Larry Blaisdell,
Term: Serves at the
pleasure of the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
Department
of Corrections: Warden of the
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
Larry
D. Blaisdell, Littleton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: John L. Sanfilippo, Contoocook Salary:
Group HH Step 5 $89,388
Term: Serves at the
pleasure of the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
Department
of Corrections: Warden of the NH State Prison for Men
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
Richard
M. Gerry, Bow Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Bruce W.
Term: Serves at the
pleasure of the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
Deferred
Compensation Commission
(Unclassified
employee)
Thomas
F. Manning, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Richard M. Flynn,
State
Board of Education
(District
2)
Thomas
Raffio, Bow Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: David Ruedig,
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the State Treasurer
Patricia
B. Quigley, (d),
Reappointment Term:
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Deborah
Schachter, (d),
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Susan
A. Simonds, Swanzey Center Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Director
of Administration: Department of Justice
Nominated
by the Attorney General
Rosemary
Faretra,
Effective: July 1, or
upon passage of HB 1, whichever is later Term: 5 yrs from
confirmation
Medical
Review Subcommittee
(Public
Member)
Nominated
by the Board of Medicine
Debra
D. Stohrer, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 1 yr from confirmation
Medical
Review Subcommittee
(Public
Member)
Nominated
by the Board of Medicine
Linda
Tatarczuch, Durham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
Lloyd
H. Freese, Goffstown Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Personnel
Appeals Board
Joseph
M. Casey, (d), Rochester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Physical
Therapy Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Veronique
C. Soucy, Hopkinton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Margaret Brand, Hopkinton (resigned) Term:
Public
Employee Labor Relations Board
(Alternate
member representing Labor)
Kevin
E. Cash, Rochester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Regional
Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees
(Business
& Industry)
Harvey
D. Hill,
Vacancy Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Historic/Archaeological)
Nominated
by the
Anne
Krantz, Amherst Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Wesley R. Stinson,
University
System of
Richard
Ashooh, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
University
System of
Joel
W. Maiola, Bow Effective:
Reappointment Term:
University
System of
Elizabeth
M. Tamposi,
Reappointment Term:
State
Veterans Council
Kenneth
E. Leidner,
Reappointment Term:
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 Senior Housing of New Hampshire, Inc. located in
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ON
IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER, STATE HOUSE,
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A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO
$24,000,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE A COMMERCIAL FACILITY FOR SENIOR HOUSING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,
INC. IN MEREDITH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council 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 a determination under RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the financing of a commercial facility for Senior Housing of New Hampshire (the “Borrower”), in Meredith, New Hampshire, by the Authority’s issuance of up to $24,000,000 in revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) under RSA 162-I:1 et seq. (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Governor and council have received all of the documentation and information with respect to the proposed transaction that they have requested; and
WHEREAS, further action by the Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to, and cannot be taken until passage of, this Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, 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 project to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds consists of i) the acquisition of 11.16 acres of land at Route 3 and Mile Point Road in Meredith, New Hampshire (the “Land”), ii) construction of a 90,000 square-foot, 80-unit independent living facility with services, of which 20 units are for people with Alzheimer’s Disease on Mile Point Road in Meredith, New Hampshire, iii) payment of capitalized interest on the Bonds, iv) funding of a deposit to the Operating Reserve Fund; and
v) paying issuance costs (collectively, the “Facility” or “Project”). The Facility is within the definition of “Commercial Facility” in RSA 162-I:2 and may be financed under the Act.
(2) The establishment and
operation of the Facility will create or preserve employment opportunities
directly or indirectly within the State of
b. General Findings.
(1) The Project and the proposed financing of the Project are feasible.
(2) The Borrower has the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Facility successfully.
(3) The Trust Indenture, the Loan Agreement, the Mortgage and the other documents to be executed in connection with the issuance of the Bonds (collectively, the “Financing Documents”), contain provisions so that under no circumstances will the Authority be obligated, directly or indirectly, to pay Project costs, debt service or expenses of operation, maintenance and upkeep of the Facility except from proceeds of the Bonds or from funds received under the Financing Documents, exclusive of funds received under the Financing Documents by the Authority for its own use.
(4) The Financing Documents do not purport to create any debt of the State with respect to the Facility, other than a special obligation of the Authority acting on behalf of the State under the Act.
(5) The proposed financing of the Project by the Authority and the proposed operation and use of the Facility 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 Facility will serve a public use and provide a public benefit and 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 hereby approve the Authority’s taking such further action under the Act with respect to the transaction involving the Facility, the Project and the Bonds as may be requested.
Section 4. 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 to amend an agreement with the City of
Claremont, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-06, item #8), for the
purpose of constructing a child care facility in Claremont, by extending the
completion date to June 30, 2008 from June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#3 Authorized to amend an agreement with the Town of Littleton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-3-06, item #2), for the purpose of developing affordable elderly housing, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2008 from June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#4 Authorized to amend an agreement with the City of Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-3-05, item #9, amended on 4-19-06, item #9), for the purpose of preparing the site to construct affordable elderly housing and retail/commercial space in Downtown Berlin, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2008 from June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#5 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Peterborough, NH, for infrastructure improvements that will assist the Town in
construction of a connector road for purposes of access and safety near
#6 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Brentwood, NH, for the purpose of supporting the start up operations of a new
business, Asphalt Recovery Technologies, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
#7 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Shea
Authorized the request to accept and expend $7,159.60 in Federal Funds to cover
a shortfall in salary and benefits for the Client Assistance Program. Effective upon G&C
approval through
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#8 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Lakes Region Planning Commission,
#9 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional
Planning Commission,
#10 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission,
#11 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Planning Commission,
#12 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford Regional Planning Commission,
#13 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
Department of Environmental Services,
#14 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission,
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#15 Authorized to amend an error in the Fiscal Years as detailed in letter dated May 15, 2007, in the funding for payment to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, Lexington, KY, (previously approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item #10), for membership in NASCIO for fiscal years 2008 and 2009, to allow payment in June of fiscal years 2007 and 2008, in order to ensure membership full rights as of July 1 for each year.
#16 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with Netsmart New York Inc.,
#17 Authorized to enter into a contract with Software House
International Incorporated,
#18 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to retroactively pay Oracle of Chicago, IL, in the amount of $2,125,
for training conducted during the period of
#19 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea voted to table this item. The item was then removed from the table for discussion on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli. After discussion, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Shea authorized the request to amend a sole source contract with The Medstat Group Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, to provide for ongoing contractor system maintenance and enhancements for the Department of Health and Human Services’ Medicaid Decision Support System, by increasing the amount by $775,480 from $2,902,677 to an amount not to exceed $3,678,157, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds.
#20 Authorized for the benefit of DHHS to enter into a contract
with Interactive Voice Applications Inc.,