GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                State House, Concord, New Hampshire

                                                                                June 21, 2006, 10:00 a.m.

 

The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:00 a.m. with all members present.

 

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, accepted the minutes of June 7, 2006.

 

The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the June 7, 2006 meeting.

 

The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.

 

RESIGNATIONS

New Hampshire Council on the Arts

Paul W. Hodes, Concord                                                                                    Effective:  Upon acceptance of resignation

 

Advisory Committee on Marine Fisheries

Laura Simmons, North Hampton                                                                       Effective:  Upon acceptance of resignation

 

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank

Jeffrey C. Towne, Concord                                                                 Effective:  May 9, 2006

 

Regional Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees

Harvey Hill, Charlestown                                                                                    Effective:  Upon acceptance of resignation

 

Commission to Study the State Park System

Timothy J. Decker, Manchester                                                                         Effective:  Upon acceptance of resignation

 

 

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

State Committee on Aging

(Belknap County)

Judith B. Pilliod (r), Belmont                                                                               Effective:  June 24, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  June 24, 2009

 

Assessing Standards Board

Nominated by the New Hampshire Association of Assessing Officials

Gregory A. Heyn, Milford                                                                                  Effective:  June 21, 2006

Succeeding:  Gary J. Roberge, Deerfield                                                          Term:  September 19, 2007

 

Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics

(Barber)

David Caron, Concord                                                                                        Effective:  July 1, 2006

Succeeding:  Frank Coletta, Salem (reached term limit)                  Term:  July 1, 2011

 

Community Development Finance Authority

(Community Development Organization)

Brian F. Hoffman, Bedford                                                                  Effective:  June 21, 2006

Succeeding:  William A. Marcello, Keene                                                        Term:  July 1, 2010

 

Director of the Division of Forest and Lands,

State Forester: Department of Resources and Economic Development

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

Philip A. Bryce, Deering                                                                                     Effective:  June 21, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  April 1, 2010

Salary:  GG maximum $80, 376

 

Director of the Division of Parks and Recreation: Department of Resources and Economic Development

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development

Allison A. McLean, New London                                                                     Effective:  June 21, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  April 1, 2010

Salary:  GG Step 4 $76, 359

 

State Board for the Licensing and Regulation of Plumbers

(Master Plumber)

Tedd P. Evans, Concord                                                                                     Effective:  July 1, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2011

 

Ports and Harbors Advisory Council

Donald L. Stevens, Rye                                                                                      Effective:  June 21, 2006

Succeeding:  Anthony Aslanian, Greenland (resigned)                                Term:  December 16, 2006

 

Postsecondary Education Commission

Nominated by the New Hampshire College and University Council

William J. Farrell, Nashua                                                                                   Effective:  June 30, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  June 30, 2011

 

University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees

John D. Crosier, Concord                                                                                   Effective:  June 30, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  June 30, 2010

 

University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees

George Epstein, Madison                                                                                   Effective:  June 30, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  June 30, 2010

 

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

Board of Acupuncture Licensing

(Public Member)

Katrine N. Barclay, Franconia                                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Susan Chulyk, Portsmouth (resigned)                                      Term:  September 8, 2009

 

Deputy Adjutant General

Stephen C. Burritt, Henniker                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Joseph K. Simeone, Stratham                                                     Term:  July 15, 2010

Salary:  GG Step 3 - $73, 787

 

Deputy Commissioner: Banking Department

Robert A. Fleury, Hopkinton                                                                             Effective:  August 1, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 1, 2012

Salary:  GG Maximum $81, 984

 

Boxing and Wrestling Commission

Arthur J. Nolin, Pembroke                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 15, 2009

 

Community Development Finance Authority

(Private Financial Institution)

Michael J. Long, Plymouth                                                                 Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 10, 2011

 

Community Development Finance Authority

(Employment and Training Programs)

Kathleen M. Moore, Thornton                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2011

 

Compensation Appeals Board

(Employer/Insurer)

Arthur J. Connelly, Laconia                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Tom Jordan, Manchester                                                            Term:  February 13, 2009

 

Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission

Nominated by the Commission Members

William E. Roberts, Hinsdale                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Bruce Clement, Westmoreland                                   Term:  February 10, 2009

 

New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority

(Public Member)

William B. Cashin, (d), Manchester                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2011

 

Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Safety in consultation with the Governor

Christopher M. Pope, Concord                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Term:  Shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor                                         Salary:  $94, 584

 

Board of Medicine

(Public Member)

Brian T. Stern, Dover                                                                                           Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Judith Dickinson, Concord (resigned)                                      Term:  October 14, 2011

 

Merrimack River Valley Flood Control Commission

Barbara  Reid, Concord                                                                                       Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Randy Perkins, Franklin                                                              Term:  March 1, 2009                                          

 

Merrimack River Valley Flood Control Commission

Frederick W. Welch, Seabrook                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  March 1, 2008

 

New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank

Katherine E. L. Chambers, Milford                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Jeffrey Towne, Concord (resigned)                                           Term:  July 1, 2007

 

Department of Resources and Economic Development Advisory Commission

(Public Relations)

Richard Hamilton, Littleton                                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  April 1, 2011

 

The Commission to Study the State Park System

(General Public)

Allen R. Damren, Claremont                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Timothy Decker, Manchester (resigned)                  Term:  November 30, 2006

 

 

 

                        BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1            The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, 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 commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for Measured Progress, Inc. located in Dover, 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 JUNE 21, 2006

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, STATE HOUSE, CONCORD

 

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                At 10:45 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 (“Authority”) for Measured Progress, Inc. and 171 Watson Road of Dover Holding Corporation 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 Griffin introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING OF A COMMERCIAL FACILITY BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR MEASURED PROGRESS, INC. AND 171 WATSON ROAD OF DOVER HOLDING CORPORATION, IN DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Burton.  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 Spaulding, Councilor Griffin, 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-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,000,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE A COMMERCIAL FACILITY FOR MEASURED PROGRESS, INC. AND 171 WATSON ROAD OF DOVER HOLDING CORPORATION IN DOVER, 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 Measured Progress, Inc. and 171 Watson Road of Dover Holding Corporation (collectively, the "Co-Borrowers"), in Dover, New Hampshire, by the Authority’s issuance of up to $2,000,000 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) financing amounts previously expended in connection with the construction of a 72,000 square foot processing facility at 400 Sixth Street, Dover, New Hampshire and the construction of a 73,000 square foot office building and related improvements at 100 Education Way, Dover, New Hampshire ("Phase I"); and (ii) financing the construction of an approximately 22,000 square foot two wing addition to the office building at 100 Education Way, Dover, New Hampshire, related costs (architects, engineering, etc.) including reimbursement of amounts previously expended therefore by the Co-Borrowers, issuance costs, and possibly including capitalized interest and/or credit enhancement costs ("Phase II") (collectively, the "Facility" or the "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 New Hampshire (the "State") and will likely be of general benefit to the community as a whole.

 

(b)           General Findings.

 

(1)           The Project and the proposed financing of the Project are feasible.

 


(2)           The Co-Borrowers have the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Facility successfully.

 

(3)           The Mortgage, Security, Loan and Trust Agreement 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 required.

 

Section 4.               Effective Date.  This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.

 

Passed and Agreed to:   June 21, 2006

 

#2            The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Pigantelli, seconded by Councilor Burton 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 purchase by the Business Finance Authority of a loan made by Monadnock Economic Development Corporation Keene Affordable Housing Corporation located in Keene, NH.  Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

 

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ON JUNE 21, 2006

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                At approximately 11:14 a.m., the Governor announced that the next matter to be

considered would be the purchase by the Business Finance Authority of a loan to be made by Monadnock Economic Development Corporation and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced.  He said that he and the members of the Council had received written material from the Authority with respect to the purchase of the proposed loan.  The Governor then said that the meeting would hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject. Michael Donahue, Senior Credit Officer of the Authority, briefly explained the project and introduced Jack Dugan, Executive Director of Monadnock Economic Development Corporation.  The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Pignatelli introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN PURCHASE UNDER RSA 162-A:7  WITH RESPECT TO A CERTAIN LOAN TO MONADNOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Burton.  There being no discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion.  Those voting in favor were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin, 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-A:18

AWARDING A LOAN PURCHASE UNDER RSA 162-A:10

WITH RESPECT TO A CERTAIN LOAN FROM

THE MONADNOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO

MONADNOCK AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION

 

                WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the purchase and acquisition by the Authority of a loan in the principal amount of Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000) (the "Loan") made by the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation, a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of New Hampshire and a local development organization (the "Lender") to Keene Affordable Housing Corporation,  a New Hampshire corporation (the "Borrower") to be used to construct a 12,200 square foot facility.

 

                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 purchase of the Loan by the Authority upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;

 

                WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the proposed purchase of the 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 Determinations.  On the basis of the documentation and information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing the Governor and Council find:

 

                                (a)           Special Findings.

 

                                                (i)  The purchase and acquisition of the Loan will make available funds for the local or regional promotion, encouragement, or development of business activities in an area where such funds are needed; and

 

                                                (ii)  The Loan to be purchased by the Authority does not impose an undue risk of loss to the Authority.

 

                                (b)           General Findings.

 

                                                (i)  The purchase of the Loan by the Authority as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public benefit.

 

                                                (ii)  The purchase of the Loan by the Authority as proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter 162-A.

 

                                                (iii)  The purchase of the Loan by the Authority as proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of the state and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the state's citizens.

 

                                                (iv)  The purchase of the Loan by the Authority as proposed will promote the orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the physical environment.

 

                2.             Approval.  The Governor and Council approve the purchase of the Loan by the Authority as recommended by the Authority and authorize the Authority to cause the execution and delivery of a Loan Purchase Agreement substantially in the form submitted to the Governor and Council and to take such further action under 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 June 21, 2006.

 

 

                                OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

#3            The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to accept and expend $247,929.13 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency via NH Office of Emergency Management in order to reimburse eligible State Active Duty expenses incurred during the October 2005 floods in Southwestern NH.  (2) to reimburse the Adjutant General’s Department the amount of $247,929.13 as Federal reimbursement for their State Active Duty expenses incurred during the October 2005 floods in Southwestern NH..  Effective upon G&C approval.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

                                GOVERNORS COMMISSION ON DISABILITY

#4            The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to transfer $14,000 to replace worn out and broken furniture and equipment for the period ending June 30, 2006.  Effective upon G&C approval.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

                                OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#5            Authorized to enter into a contract with Applied Geographics Inc., Boston, MA to complete the Strategic Geographic Information System Plan as well as a business plan, including an assessment of State agency GIS needs and priorities for statewide data development, in the amount of $49,650.  Effective upon G&C approval through April 14, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#6            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $24,195.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $6,048 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#7            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $28,907.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#8            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Lakes Region Planning Commission, Meredith, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $25,061.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $6,265 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#9            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, Lebanon, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $22,989.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#10          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with North Country Council, Bethlehem, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $20,476.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $5,119 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#11          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $28,858.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $7,214 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#12          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Planning Commission, Manchester, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $31,612.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $7,903 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#13          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Central NH Regional Planning Commission, Concord, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $23,886.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $5,971 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#14          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Dover, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $24,016.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $6,004 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#15          Authorized transfers in the amount of $40,000 as detailed in letter dated May 15, 2006.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#16          Authorized to accept a contract with The MedStat Group Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, from the Department of Health and Human Services to provide for ongoing contractor system maintenance and enhancements for the Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Decision Support System.  (2)Further Authorized to amend a contract on a sole source basis with The MedStat Group Inc., 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 $478,900 from $2,423,777 to an amount not to exceed #2,902,677, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007, and providing for an option to extend the contract for an additional year up to June 30, 2008.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#17          Authorized to accept a gift of services from Microsoft Inc., Redmond, WA, valued at $25,200.  (2)Further Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Nashua, NH for technical training associated with the above gift for support of the Department of Safety’s migration from Novell to Microsoft network operating systems.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 

 

#18          Authorized to enter into a contract with Akibia Inc., Westborough, MA, to assess the NH Lottery Commission’s information technology security model and practices in an amount not to exceed $283,100.  Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2011.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#18A      Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Software House International, 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 $43,927.  Effective April 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.  98% Other, 2% Federal Funds. 

 

#18B       Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with MultiProcess Computer Corporation, Windham, NH, for document imaging software, support, maintenance, and enhancement services in the amount of $297,500.  Effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008 with an option to renew through December 31, 2010.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#19          Authorized Brian C. Elbert, Farmington, 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.

 

#20          Authorized Richard F. Oberman, Concord, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.

 

#21          Authorized Stephen C. Burritt, Henniker, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Brigadier General, NH Army National Guard.

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#22          Authorized to exercise the option to renew a contract for three months with Class Act Cleaning Service LLC, Berlin, CT., for janitorial services at the Health and Human Services building on Hazen Drive, increasing the contract from $587,996.22 to $638,009.55.  Effective July 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.  99.64% Transfer, .36% General Funds. 

 

#23          Authorized Centralized Mailing Distribution, to enter into a contract with NH Mailing Services, Inc., Concord, NH, to provide presort mailing services for the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $498,960.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008. 

 

#24          Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a twelve-month hold over amendment with Dusty’s Transportation Inc., Auburn, NH, for office and courtroom space located in Auburn, NH, for a total amount not to exceed $44,502.60.  Effective July 1, 2006 through no later than June 30, 2007.

 

#25          Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a one-year inter-agency rental agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Concord, NH, providing their Division of Juvenile Justice Services staff with office space located in the Nashua District Court, Nashua, NH for a total amount of $8,280.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

 

#26          Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a nine-month hold over amendment with the Town of Colebrook, NH, for office and courtroom space for a total cost not to exceed $7,481.25.  Effective July 1, 2006 through no later than March 1, 2007. 

 

#27          Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a six-month hold over amendment with Sals Kitchen Realty, Salem, NH, for office and courtroom space for a total cost not to exceed $33,219.36.  Effective July 1, 2006 through no later than December 1, 2006.

 

#28          Authorized to pay the National Association of State Budget Officers, Washington, DC $10,200 for FY 2007 membership dues.

 

#28A      Authorized to amend an agreement with the Local Government Center HealthTrust, LLC, to provide administrative services related to the State’s participation in the Medicare Retiree Prescription Drug Subsidy Program for an amount not to exceed $300,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

 

#28B       Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $400,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of July 2007.  (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $306,073,249.09 for the Month of May and recommends the balance of $83,926,750.91 be lapsed.

 

#28C       Authorized to exercise an option to renew a contract with Kang Company Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-6-05, item #22), for janitorial services at Londergan Hall, Johnson Hall, Spaulding Hall and Records and Archives, by increasing the amount from $133,000 to $244,000.  Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

 

#28D       Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2006 during the month of May.

 

#28E       Authorized Salary Adjustment Fund and Employee Benefit Adjustment Fund transfer for the month of May.

 

#28F       Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D.L. King & Associates Inc., Nashua, NH, for mold remediation and restoration for North Hall, NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH, for a total not to exceed $174,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through August 25, 2006.

 

#28G       WITHDRAWN – The agency withdrew the request of the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the City of Concord for state owned property located in the Concord District Court, Concord, NH.  Effective September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2009.

 

#28H       Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with Harvey Construction Corporation of NH, Bedford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-5-04, item #168), for the Readiness Center Addition/Renovations, State Military Reservation, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $221,704 from $10,714,553.52 to $10,936,257.52.  Effective upon G&C approval through January 26, 2007. 

 

#28I        Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a sole source contract with Harvey Construction Corporation of NH, Bedford, NH, for an addition to the Readiness Center State Military Reservation, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $3,589,780 from $10,936,257.52 to $14,526,037.52.  Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized that an additional amount of $44,024.48 be approved for payment to Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, increasing engineering fees from $155,553.52 to $199,578 bringing the total contract from $14,526,037.52 to $14,570,062. 

 

                                TREASURY DEPARTMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#29          Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to enter into a five-year contract with Citizens Bank, Manchester, NH, to provide centralized toll processing services for the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Turnpikes, in the estimated amount of $2,188,150.  Effective July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011 with two one-year options to extend.  (2)Further Authorized to enter into a revised memorandum of agreement as detailed in letter dated June 7, 2006, with the Department of Transportation from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011.  100% Turnpike Funds. 

 

#30          Authorized Abandoned Property Division to distribute funds accrued from unclaimed property in Report Year 2002 to NH Counties and escheat funds to the State in the total amount of $3,969,341.

 

#31          Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $86,357.46 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#32          Authorized Division of Historical Resources to establish a Full Time Temporary position for one Historian, labor grade 24.  (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the reconstruction, use, administration and maintenance of the first NH State House built in 1758, in the amount of $248,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

 

#33          Authorized Division of the Arts, to grant an award in the amount of $19,500 to the New England Foundation for the Arts, Boston, MA for the subsidized funding of NH Artists and Presenters.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds.