GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
Crotched
Mountain,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes
of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded
by Councilor Spaulding 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.
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
State Committee on Aging
(
Dorothy Solomon , (d),
Reappointment Term:
State Apprenticeship Council
(Employees)
Dennis Adams,
Reappointment Term:
State Apprenticeship Council
(Employers)
Gerard D. Perron, New
Reappointment Term:
State Board of Auctioneers
(Public Member)
Ashton E. Welch,
Succeeding:
Marilyn Hoffman,
Aviation Users Advisory Board
(Airline)
Edward A. Schmidt,
Succeeding:
Wesley J. Lundquist,
Board of Hearing Care Providers
(Audiologist)
Dwight R.
Succeeding: James
O’Day, Somersworth (reached term limit) Term:
Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee
Nominated by the
(Lodging)
Cynthia Foster, Glen Effective:
Succeeding:
Stephen Barba,
Rochester District Court Special Justice
Susan W. Ashley, Strafford Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Until 70 yrs of age
State Lottery Commission
Paul Holloway,
Reappointment Term:
Board of Natural Scientists
Thomas A. Peragallo, Rindge Effective:
Succeeding: James
Long, Lee (reached term limit) Term:
Board of Nursing
Karen L. Baranowski, DNSc, RN,
Succeeding:
Thomas Bloomquist, Bow Term: May 10, 2009
Railroad Appeals Board
(General Public)
Benjamin Clark,
Reappointment Term:
State Veterans’ Council
Paul L. Bernard,
Succeeding:
Margaret W. Nally,
Board of Managers of the NH Veterans’ Home
(American Legion Auxiliary)
Sandra A. Jenkins,
Succeeding: Wanda
Furbish,
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
State
Committee on Aging
(
Judith
B. Pilliod (r), Belmont Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Assessing
Standards Board
Nominated
by the
Gregory
A. Heyn, Milford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Gary J. Roberge,
Board
of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics
(Barber)
David
Caron,
Succeeding: Frank Coletta,
Community
Development Finance Authority
(Community
Development Organization)
Brian
F. Hoffman, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: William A. Marcello,
Fish
& Game Commission
(
Patricia
I. Costa (i), Center Barnstead Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Director
of the Division of
State
Forester: Department of Resources and Economic Development
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Phillip
A. Bryce, Deering Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
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: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Salary: GG Step 4 $76, 359
State
Board for the Licensing and Regulation of Plumbers
(Master
Plumber)
Tedd
P. Evans,
Reappointment Term:
Ports
and Harbors Advisory Council
Donald
L. Stevens, Rye Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Anthony Aslanian,
Postsecondary
Education Commission
Nominated
by the
William
J. Farrell,
Reappointment Term:
University
System of
John
D. Crosier,
Reappointment Term:
University
System of
George
Epstein,
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 to approve to hold a Public
Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a
with respect to a loan from Chittenden Bank and Genfoot
America, Inc. and GFA Realty, Inc. in Littleton, New Hampshire. Action will
authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-I: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
COUNCIL
CHAMBER,
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At approximately 11:00 a.m., the
Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the award of
a State guarantee under the Working Capital Line of Credit Guarantee Program of
the Business Finance Authority in connection with a loan to be made by Chittenden
Bank to Genfoot America, Inc. and GFA Realty, Inc.
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
proposed loans and State guarantee. The
Governor then said that the meeting would hear anyone wishing to speak on the
subject and introduced Michael Donahue, Senior Credit Officer of the Authority
who briefly explained the project and introduced Chris Lyon of Chittenden Bank.
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-A:18 AWARDING A STATE GUARANTEE UNDER RSA 162-A:13 WITH RESPECT TO A LOAN FROM CHITTENDEN BANK TO GENFOOT AMERICA, INC AND
GFA REALTY, INC." and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor
Spaulding. 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 STATE GUARANTEE
UNDER RSA
162-A:13-a WITH RESPECT TO A LOAN FROM
CHITTENDEN
BANK TO GENFOOT AMERICA, INC AND GFA REALTY, INC.
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 award of a
guarantee of the Authority in an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of
the principal amount of a loan up to $2,000,000 from Genfoot
America, Inc. and GFA Realty, Inc. pursuant to RSA 162-A:13-a (the Working
Capital Loan Guarantee Program or the "WAG Program");
WHEREAS, the proposed guarantee
would require the pledge of the full faith and credit of the Authority in an
amount not to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the proposed financing;
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 award the recommended guarantee
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 award of the Authority's guarantee which they have requested; 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
award of the guarantee as proposed will contribute significantly to the success
of the financing.
(ii) Reasonable and appropriate measures
have been taken to minimize the risk of loss to the Authority and to ensure
that any private benefit from the award of the guarantee will be only
incidental to the public purpose served thereby.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The
award of the guarantee as proposed will serve a public use and provide a public
benefit.
(ii) The award of the guarantee as
proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter
162-A.
(iii)
The award of the guarantee 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 award
of the guarantee 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 Authority's taking such further
action under the Act with respect to the award of the guarantee as may be
required and authorize the Authority to take such further action with respect
to such proposed execution as is necessary and appropriate to carry out the
proposed transaction.
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 to amend a grant agreement with the Town of
#3 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant Program, to enter into an agreement with the City of
Berlin, NH, for the purpose of supporting the relocation of the warehouse
division of Isaacson Structural Steel to the
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
#4 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to accept and expend
federal funds in the amount of $5,500 from the US Department of Education to
fully fund the Client Assistance Program’s benefits. Effective upon G&C
approval through
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#5 Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount
of $50,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency to fund the Strategic
GIS Plan Project. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#6 Authorized to enter into a contract with Michael Blasnik,
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#7 Authorized to pay an unencumbered outstanding invoice
from State Fiscal Year 2003 using State Fiscal Year 2006 funds. The vendor, Software House International will
be paid $6,195 for one BIM-Alert Yearly Subscription and one BIM-FAQs Yearly Subscription for the period of
#8 Authorized to accept the assignment of a contract with
SSA Global Technologies Inc., Chicago, IL, (previously approved by G&C on
January 15, 2003, item #40), from the NH State Liquor Commission for
maintenance and support of the agency’s financial operations software. (2)Further Authorized to
enter into a sole source contract
amendment with SSA for technical support and maintenance for the Masterpiece
financial system operations software at the NH Liquor Commission, by increasing
the amount by $42,444 from $56,903 to $99,347, and by extending the end date
from
#9 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a retroactive Training Agreement with Sun
Microsystems Inc.,
#10 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a retroactive Training Agreement with Sun
Microsystems Inc.,
#11 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with
Software House International,
#11A Authorized to amend an existing contract on a sole source basis with New Horizons Software, Inc., Lowell, MA, (previously approved by G&C on 2-9-05, item #71, amended on 8-31-05, item #8A), to provide information technology staff for an IT project at the Department of Health and Human Services, by extending the end date of the contract from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007, and by increasing the amount by $122,000 from $782,000 to an amount not to exceed $904,000. 100% Other Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#12 Authorized Stephen C. Burritt,
#13 Authorized Richard F. Oberman,
#14 Authorized Jeffrey R. Cole, South
#15 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
Department of Fish and Game to perform Habitat Management and Monitoring of the
Concord Municipal Airport Conservation Zones in the amount of $203,325. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#16 Authorized to accept donations of equipment repairs &
parts, computer hardware, technical support landscaping materials and lawn care
in the amount of $14,322.60 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for
the betterment of the cemetery as detailed in letter dated
#17 Authorized to accept and expend monetary contributions in
the amount of $685 received during the period of
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#18 Authorized to accept and place on file the Fifty Fifth Annual Report for the Division of Personnel of the Department of Administrative Services.
#19 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease
renewal with Merrimack County, Concord, NH, for space in the Merrimack County
Administration Building, Concord, NH for a total amount of $281,538.96. Effective
#20 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease renewal agreement
with the
#21 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease
renewal with the City of Keene, NH, for space in City Hall for a total amount
not to exceed $99,406.34. Effective
#22 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease
renewal with Merrimack County, Concord, NH, for space in the Merrimack Superior
Court for a total amount of $788,767.92.
Effective
#23 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Peter J. Spaulding with regard to the financing of
construction, renovation, furnishings, equipping of certain new and existing
facilities and financing of certain routine capital expenditures in connection
with
#24 Authorized to accept and place on file the adjustments to
agency’s quarterly allotments for the period through
#25 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Wesfield Construction
Co Inc., West Chesterfield, NH, for Library Addition and Renovations at NH
Community Technical College Claremont, NH for an amount not to exceed
$1,758,204. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#26 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Park Lane Construction & Development
Corporation, Clyde, NY for Low Bid of Salt Storage Buildings Statewide located
in, Ashland, Thornton and Enfield, for the lump sum price of $1,159,573. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#27 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Advanced Building Systems Inc., Salem, NH, for
the Limited Facility Asbestos Abatement for Glencliff
Home for Elderly, Benton, NH, for the lump sum price of $258,683. Effective upon G&C
approval through
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#28 Authorized Division of Animal Industry to amend a cooperative agreement for the Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis Surveillance (previously approved by G& Con 1-26-06, item #20), in the amount of $26,500 by extending the completion date retroactive to December 31, 2006 from March 31, 2006.
#29 Authorized Division of Animal Industry to amend a cooperative
agreement for the Scrapie Disease Surveillance
(previously approved by G&C on
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#30 Authorized Division of Historical Resources to budget and carry forward funds in the amount of $9,000 from a federal ISTEA grant through the Department of Transportation (previously approved by G&C on 8-9-00, item #47, amended on 3-19-03, item #41). 100% Other Funds.
#31 Authorized to enter into a contract with Conant Custom Brass Restoration,
#32 Authorized Division of Arts to commission, Jonathan Clowes, Walpole, NH, to create a sculpture for the John H Sununu Youth Services Center, Manchester, NH in the amount of $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
#33 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to make a retroactive unencumbered payment to
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#34 Authorized to deposit as available, funds of the State, in
any banks listed on the schedule as detailed in letter dated
#35 Authorized to enter into an agreement with BondLogistix LLC,
#36 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $23,930.15 to the rightfult owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds that. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
#37 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Real Data Corporation, Manchester, NH (previously approved by G& Con 11-7-01, item #17A), for computer software maintenance, reporting, and technical assistance by increasing the amount by $453,000 from $751,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,204,000, and by extending the end date from Sept 30, 2006 to September 30, 2009 upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#38 Authorized to reclassify position #10335 from legal Secretary III, labor grade 13, to Paralegal II, labor grade 19, within the Civil Bureau of the Department of Justice. Effective upon G&C approval.
#39 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to retroactively reappoint David A. Rienzo
as an Assistant Attorney General for a five year term effective
#40 WITHDRAWN – The
agency withdrew the request to retroactively
reappoint Allison P. Vachon as a Criminal Justice
Investigator for a five year term effective
#41 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to retroactively reappoint Kevin J. McCarthy as a Criminal Justice Investigator
in the Drug Task Force, NH Department of Justice for a five year term effective
#41A Authorized to reclassify position #10321 held by Terry Knowles from Charitable Trust Coordinator, labor grade 26 to Assistant Administrator labor grade 29 within the Charitable Trusts Unit of the Department of Justice. Effective upon G&C approval.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#42 Authorized to enter into a contract with Charlestown Property
Maintenance Specialists, LLC,
#43 Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Pelmac Industries Inc., Auburn, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-7-05, item #32), for the installation of a protective signaling system at NHES’s Concord administrative office building, Concord, NH, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2006 from March 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.
#44 Authorized to enter into a contract with Economy Plumbing
& Heating d/b/a Controtech Temperature Controls,
#45 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Workforce
Opportunity Council Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#46 Authorized to accept and expend a grant administered
through the NH Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Education to be used to
assist in furthering the education of female inmates during their incarceration
at the NH State Prison for Women in
#46A Authorized to enter into a contract with an estimated cost not
to exceed $3,400,000 with
#46B Authorized to enter into a contract with an estimated cost not
to exceed $700,000 with
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#47 Authorized to amend a contract with Hammar
& Sons Inc.,
#48 Authorized to enter into a five year lease at no rental
cost, with NH Stories Inc., d/b/a NH Made, Andover, NH, for lease of a room in
the Liquor Store on Interstate 95-North, in Hampton, NH. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a five
year lease at no rental cost with NH Stores Inc., d/b/a NH Made, Andover, NH,
for lease of a room in the Liquor Store on Interstate 95-North, in Hampton,
NH. Effective upon
G&C approval through
NH COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
#49 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to budget and expend
prior year unexpended federal revenues, received from the US Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission in the amount of $1,100.
Effective upon G&C approval through
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#50 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to reclassify position #14361 from a Utility Analyst III, salary grade 28 to a Senior Hearings Examiner, salary grade 34, at the Public Utilities Commission. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#51 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to enter into a contract
with Susan M. Baldwin of
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#52 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Ossipee Mountain Electronics Inc.,
#53 Authorized to extend the Rapid Response Grant from the
Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., from
#54 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with The Nature Conservancy to provide ecological services in support of the NH Natural Heritage Bureau for an amount not to exceed $145,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007 with an option for renewal from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009, subject to G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
#55 Authorized two employees from the Division of Forests and Lands to travel to New Lisbon, NJ for seven days of out-of-state travel status retroactively from March 19, 2006 to March 25, 2006 via State vehicle beyond 300 miles one way for the purpose of attending a wildland fire origin and cause determination training program for a total cost of $507.65. 100% Federal Funds.
#56 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with J.K. Lynch Disposal, Colebrook, NH, for rubbish removal
and disposal at four state parks in the amount of $17,466.12. Effective
#57 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with Pinard Waste System Co., Inc.,
Manchester, NH for rubbish removal and disposal at two state parks in the
amount of $5,070. Effective
#58 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with E.L. Harvey & Sons, Tyngsboro, MA, for rubbish
removal and disposal at four state parks in the amount of $46,704. Effective
#59 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with Sebastian Septic Service, Milton, NH, for septic pumping
and disposal at two state park facilities in the amount of $6,105.60. Effective
#60 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with North Conway Incinerator Services Inc., Center Conway,
NH, for rubbish removal and disposal at two state parks in the amount of $2,635.20. Effective
#61 Authorized Division of Travel and
Tourism Development to award a grant to the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of
Commerce,
#62 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Glen Group Inc., North Conway, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-21-00, item #69), for web hosting and maintenance for the Department’s web sites during the NH DRED Site RFP 2006-092 process, by increasing the amount by $16,050 from $722,500 to $738,550, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006. 100% General Funds.
#63 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to
exercise a contract renewal option with Rumbletree
Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #KK),
for domestic and international advertising and promotional services in the
amount of $3,190,000. Effective
#64 Authorized to exercise a second two-year renewal option with
USA 800 Inc., Kansas City, MO, (previously approved by G&C on 4-2-03, item
#20), for telemarketing/inquiry fulfillment and reporting services in the
amount of $760,000. Effective
#65 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with Milan Excavating Inc., Berlin, NH, for rubbish removal
and disposal at two state parks in the amount of $3,856.80. Effective
#66 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with Bolens Septic and Portable
Toilets LLC, Stewartstown, NH, for septic pumping and disposal at nine state
park facilities in the amount of $3,553.20.
Effective
#67 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with Waste Management, Hampton, NH, for rubbish removal and
disposal at six state parks in the amount of $31,448.40. Effective
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#68 Authorized to accept and expend $17,020 in grant monies
from the US Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service,
Wildlife Services, for the purpose of managing and resolving black bear/human
conflicts in NH. (2)Further
Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of
Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services,
regarding animal damage control management, mitigation and public education. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#69 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with
the NH Lakes Association, at not cast to the Department, for a volunteer “
#70 Authorized to amend a contract with Bolens
Septic & Portable Toilets LLC,
#71 Authorized to pay the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission,
#72 Authorized to expend $19,501 in cooperative fencing grants
on behalf of 3 qualifying commercial agriculturalists as detailed in letter
dated
#73 Authorized to enter into Off Highway Recreational Vehicle
Law Enforcement contracts with the NH Police Departments as listed in letter
dated
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#74 Authorized
#75 Authorized Patrician Shores Association’s request to re-configure an existing 44 slip docking facility to the original configuration by re-configuring two existing fingers, relocating one finger, and replacing one pile on frontage on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith.
#76 Authorized to award a Household Hazardous Waste grant to
the City of
#77 Authorized to budget and expend additional funds from Water
Users in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#78 Authorized to budget and expend
prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $5,570,000 for the issuance of
low interest Drinking Water loan. Effective upon G&C approval through
#79 Authorized to award a Water Supply Land Grant to the City
of Rochester, NH, in the amount of $200,000 to purchase a parcel of land and a
conservation easement in a source water protection area to protect water supply
land. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#80 Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $147,394 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#81 Authorized to amend a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100,000 (previously approved by G&C on 12-1-04, item #54), for the NH Clean School Bus Initiative grant, by extending the completion date from June 17, 2006 to September 17, 2006.
#82 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Breton
Construction LLC,
#83 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the
#84 Authorized to budget and expend additional funds from Water
Users in the amount of $12,100. Effective upon G&C approval through
#85 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the City of
#86 Authorized to award a grant increase in the amount of $11,918 from $21,586 to $33,504 for the water pollution control project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#87 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Riverside Technology Inc,
#88 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant
to the Village District of Eidelweiss,
#88A Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Action Wakefield
Watersheds Alliance,
#89 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the City of
#90 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Blue Ocean
Society of Marine Conservation Inc.,
#91 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Strafford
Regional Planning Commission,
#92 Authorized James Ehlen’s request to construct a permanent pier to a ramp to a float in place of a previously grandfathered structure providing two undersized slips on frontage on property located on the Oyster River in Durham.
#93 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
#94 Authorized the Oil Disbursement
Board to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of
$4,000 for operating expenditure shortfalls.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#95 Authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed to release and
extinguish a portion of a DES-held construction easement on
#96 Authorized to enter into a
memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the NH Department of Transportation and
accept and expend $10,000 of NHDOT funds to be used to perform a fluvial
geomorphology based assessment that supports a restoration plan for the
#97 Authorized Ten State Street LLC’s
request to implement construction totaling 19,182 sq ft within DES Wetlands
Bureau jurisdiction in the previously developed tidal buffer zone and in, over
and adjacent to tidal waters for work associated with the redevelopment of the
waterfront property formerly known as the Pier II restaurant on the Piscataqua River to construct four condominium units with
an associated driveway, garage and storage space. Existing decks, floating docks and riprap
bank stabilization material will be required and/or replaced within the
existing site dimensions on property located on the
#98 Authorized the recommended denial of Theodore & Wilberta Veale’s Grant-of-Right Petition to retain 1,600 sq
ft of fill retaining wall placed in
#100 Authorized Wolfeboro Realty Trust’s request to fill to construct breakwater, in a slight “dogleg” configuration with a gap at the shoreline with a cantilevered pier with a piling supported pier accessed by a walkway in a “U” shaped configuration with a seasonal canopy over the center slips, install two tie off piles in the southern slip provided and two tie off piles in the center slip, and dredge on frontage providing three boat slips on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Division of Family Assistance
#101 Authorized to amend a contract with Manchester Community
Resource Center Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
4-6-05, item #61), to continue to provide job readiness and employment
preparation activities under the NH Employment Program for participants with limited
English proficiency and/or language and cultural barriers, by increasing the
amount by $151,635 from $196,482 to $348,117, and by extending the termination
date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007.
Effective
Division of Children, Youth & Families
#102 Authorized to provide tuition payments in the amount of
$19,800 for a total of twelve employees of Child Care Resource & Referral
Agencies from throughout the State of
#103 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Rockingham
Community Action Child Care Services of Portsmouth, NH, for Child Care
Resources & Referral Services in an amount not to exceed $92,854. Effective
#104 Authorized to pay a subscription fee to Chapin Hall center
for Children at the
#105 Authorized to amend an agreement with the University of NH (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-02, item #156, amended on 6-23-04, item #260), for the provision of an educational tuition partnership, by increasing the amount by $273,164 for a new amount of $890,750, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#106 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with
#107 Authorized to amend an agreement with Plymouth State University, (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-02, item #155, amended on 6-23-04, item #264), for the provision of an educational tuition partnership, by increasing the amount by $167,795 to a new amount of $524,841, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
Office of the Commissioner
#108 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, an increase of $1,709.68
in the annual salary of unclassified position #9U423, Superintendent of Glencliff Home for the Elderly, L. Todd Bickford, salary
grade FF, from $74,370 to $76,079.68. Effective retroactive to
Division of Child Support Services
#109 Authorized to amend an agreement with CBC Innovis
Inc., d/b/a Credit Bureau Services of NH Inc., Bedford, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 7-16-03, item #123), for Credit Bureau services, by
increasing the amount by $11,400 from $34,700 to $46,100, and by extending the
completion date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Effective
#110 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Laboratory
Corporation of America Holdings, Burlington, NC, (previously approved by
G&C on 6-12-02, item #74, amended on 5-4-05, item #86), for parentage
testing services, by increasing the amount by $76,234 from $304,936 to
$381,170, and by extending the completion date from July 1, 2006 to June 30,
2007. Effective
#111 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Waste Management
of NH,
#112 Authorized to accept non-monetary donations as detailed in
letter dated
#113 Authorized to amend an agreement with Omnicare
Inc., d/b/a Uni-Care Health Services,
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
#114 Authorized to reclassify position #16956 from Vocational Education Coordinator, salary grade 18 to the level of Administrator II, salary grade 29 and position #11639 from Operations Officer II, salary grade 22 to the level of Administrator II, salary grade 29.
Office of Business Operations
#115 Authorized to enter into a lease renewal agreement with Yield
House Industries Inc c/s Renovator’s Supply, Miller’s Falls,
MA, in the amount of $932,412. Effective
Bureau of Developmental Services
#116 Authorized to reclassify position #15409 from a Program Planning and Review Specialists, salary grade 28 to the level of Administrator of Training and Education, salary grade 28.
Division of Public Health Services
#117 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition &
Health Promotion Section to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community
Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-21-03, item #65,
amended on 5-4-05, item #97), to provide supplemental nutrition and related
health services to low-income families and seniors, by increasing the amount by
$200,615 from $1,358,852 to $1,559,467.
Effective
#118 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition &
Health Promotion Section to amend an agreement with Community Action Program of
Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 5-21-03, item #59, amended on 5-4-05, item #90), to provide supplemental
nutrition and related health services to low-income families and seniors, by
increasing the amount by $170,000 from $2,393,596 to $2,563,596. Effective
#119 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition &
Health Promotion Section to amend an agreement with Southern NH Services Inc.,
Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-21-03, item #61, amended
on 5-4-05, item #99), to provide supplemental nutrition and related health
services to low-income families and seniors, by increasing the amount by
$170,000 from $3,690,734 to $3,860,734.
Effective
#120 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Inter-Lakes School
District, fiscal agent for CORE, Meredith, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 10-5-05, item #98), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by
increasing the amount by $31,782 from $31,782 to $63,564, and by extending the
completion date to June 30, 2007.
Effective
#121 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Service, Alcohol, Tobacco and
Other Drug Prevention Section, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program to enter
into an agreement with The Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH, to support local
community coalition capacity focused on tobacco prevention and control
initiatives in an amount not to exceed $63,000.
Effective
#122 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community
Public Health Development Section to amend an agreement with Wentworth-Douglas
Hospital, Dover, NH (previously approved by G&C on 7-28-04, Late Item #F),
to provide regional public health system improvements, including planning for
public health emergencies, by increasing the amount by $75,000 from $150,000 to
$225,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective
#123 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community
Public Health Department Section to amend an agreement with Mascoma
Valley Health Initiative, Canaan, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
7-28-04, Late Item #C), to provide regional public health system improvements,
including planning for public health emergencies, by increasing the amount by
$75,000 from $150,000 to $225,000, and by extending the completion date to June
30, 2007. Effective
#124 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community
Public Health Department Section to amend an agreement with the Cheshire
Medical Center, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-28-04, Late
Item #E), to provide regional public health system improvements, including planning
for public health emergencies, by increasing the amount by $75,000 from
$150,000 to $225,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30,
2007. Effective
#125 Authorized Bureau of Prevention and Control Program to amend
an agreement with JSI Research and Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community
Health Institute, Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item
#102), to provide evidence-based telephonic cessation counseling services, by
increasing the amount by $300,000 from $400,000 to $700,000, and by extending
the completion date to June 30, 2007.
Effective
#126 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition &
Health Promotion Section to amend an agreement with Ammonoosuc
Community Health Services Inc., Littleton, NH (previously approved by G&C
on 5-21-03, item #58, amended on 5-4-05, item #94), to provide supplemental
nutrition and related health services to low-income families and seniors, by
increasing the amount by $30,000 from $544,864 to $574,864. Effective
#127 Authorized Division of Public Health Services to enter into a
sole source agreement with Wendy J.
Frosh d/b/a Healthcare Management Strategies, Hampton, NH, to provide
facilitation services to develop an Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and Services
Plan for the State in an amount not to exceed $29,725. Effective
#128 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health
and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Traci Wagner, MD,
Lancaster, NH to receive reimbursement for payment of educational loans through
the State Loan Repayment Program.
Effective
#129 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health
and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Donald Rose, MD,
Wolfeboro, NH to receive reimbursement for payment of educational loans through
the State Loan Repayment Program.
Effective
#130 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Crispin’s House Inc.,
Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #273), to
provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the amount by
$26,251 from $26,251 to $52,502.
Effective
#131 Authorized Bureau of Community
Health Services, Community Public Health Department Section to enter into an
agreement with Lakes Region Partnership for Public health Inc.,
#132 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol, and
Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with Phoenix Houses of New
England, Providence, RI (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #108,
amended on 11-16-05, item #70), to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention
services, by increasing the amount by $1,254,824 from $1,493,057.39 to
$2,747,881.39, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective
#133 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco,
and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Seacoast Mental
Health, Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #175),
to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the amount by
$107,998 from $107,998 to $215,996 and by extending the completion date to June
30, 2007. Effective
Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation
Services
#134 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Pemi Bridge House Inc.,
#135 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Nashua Pastoral
Care Center Inc.,
#136 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Families in
Transition Inc.,
#137 Authorized to amend an agreement with
Southwestern Community Services Inc.,
#138 Authorized to amend a contract with Pemi
Bridge House Inc.,
#139 Authorized to amend a contract with Nashua Pastoral Care
Center Inc.,
Office of Medicaid Business & Policy
#140 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Health &
Disability Advocates,
#141 Authorized Doris H. Lotz, MD, MPH,
Bedford, NH, Medical Director, to
participate in Leadership NH; further Authorized payment to Leadership
NH, Concord, NH in the amount of $3,500 to cover tuition. Effective
#142 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with the NH Healthy
Kids Corporation,
#143 Authorized to reclassify position #12412 from Medical Service Technician, salary grade 17, to Program Specialist I, salary grade 19.
#144 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Anthem Health Plans of NH, Inc., d/b/a
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield,
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
#145 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Pilot Health LLC,
Bureau of Developmental Services
#146 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the Behavioral Health &
Developmental Services of Strafford County, Inc.,
#147 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the
#148 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Region 10 Community Support Services
Inc.,
#149 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the Lakes Region Community Services
Council,
Bureau of Behavioral Health
#150 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Monadnock
Family Services,
#151 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Harbor Homes Inc.,
#152 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Seacoast Mental Health Center Inc.,
#153 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Community Council of Nashua,
#154 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Dec-Tam
Corporation,
#155 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Behavioral Health and Developmental
Services of Strafford County Inc., d/b/a Community Partners of Strafford
County,
#156 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with West Central Services Inc., d/b/a West
Central Behavioral Health,
#157 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with The Lakes Region Mental Center Inc.,
d/b/a GENESIS – Behavioral Health,
#158 Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Alternative
Life Center,
#159 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Granite State
Monarchs,
#160 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Lakes Region
Consumer Advisory Board,
#161 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with The Mental Health Center of Greater
Manchester,
#162 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Mental Health Center of Southern NH
d/b/a
#163 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Riverbend
Community Mental Health Inc.,
#164 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Tri-County
Consumers’ Action Co-operative,
#165 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Peer Support
Mental Health Alliance of Southern NH Inc., d/b/a Circle of L.I.F.E.,
#166 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Seacoast Mental
Health Consumer Alliance Inc.,
#167 Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Stepping Stone
Drop-In Center Association,
NH VETERANS HOME
#168 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to reclassify position #11987, Recreational Therapy Assistant II, labor grade 11 to a Program Assistant II, labor grade 15.
NH POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
#169 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized the request to award $200,000 in FY 2006 to the University System of NH, the Granite State Scholars Program, for the benefit of highly qualified NH residents pursuing programs of study at public colleges and universities within the state. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#170 Authorized to retroactively
pay an additional amount of $444 so that Doris Baillargeon
may participate in a course that was approved by G&C on
#171 Authorized to retroactively
pay an additional amount of $444 so that Lisa Beard may participate in a
course that was approved by G&C on
#172 Authorized to amend a contract with The National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-1-05, item #134), to provide technical assistance to develop a process that ensures states will get the support they need to manage the assessment program after this project ends, by extending the end date to May 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#173 Authorized to exercise its renewal option and grant funds to
the Dover Housing Authority,
#174 Authorized to utilize interpreter and communications access realtime translation services at public meetings or forums
in the amount of $43,485. Effective
#175 Authorized to amend a grant with the University of NH, Durham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #448), for the purpose of preparing to implement the new teacher preparation program approval process using an electronic portfolio system, by extending the completion date to October 31, 2006 from June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.
#176 Authorized to exercise its renewal option and grant funds to
the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 6-25-03, item #454, amended on 7-14-04, item #101, amended on 6-2-05, item
#141), to provide classes in early childhood education, adult education, and
parenting education to promote academic success for families in an amount not
to exceed $132,000. Effective
#177 Authorized to amend the existing grant with Southern NH University, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-7-05, item #107), for the purpose of preparing to implement the new professional educator preparation program approval process using an electronic portfolio system, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2006 from June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.
#178 Authorized to enter into a contract with Private Secretary
Inc.,
NH
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#179 Authorized NHCTC – Berlin to enter into a lease amendment
with Littleton Area Learning Center, Littleton, NH, for the purpose of leasing
office and classroom space in the amount of $27,315. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#180 Authorized NHCTC – Stratham, Pease Campus to enter into a sole source contract with Engineered
Systems Inc., d/b/a Basix Automation Integrators,
Hampton, NH, for the purpose of providing ongoing maintenance of existing
Andover Controls, in the amount of $2,450.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#181 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, NHCTC – Claremont to
enter into a retroactive sole source contract
with Richard Fontaine, Plainfield, NH, to provide cafeteria type services at
the college. Effective
#181A Authorized to enter into a retroactive
contract with Kerstein, Coren,
Lichtenstein and Finkel, LLP,
NH LOTTERY COMMISSION
#182 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to exercise two one year
renewal options to extend the Capital Cleaning Contractors Inc., of NH
contract, for janitorial services at the Lottery Commission,
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#183 Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Communications and
Management, Bureau of Emergency Management to hold a workshop for “Leadership
and Influence” on
#184 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to retroactively pay $4,610 to the US Insurance Services Inc.,
Jacksonville, FL, for Motor Cycle Rider Insurance. Effective
#185 Authorized to amend a contract with CRA Inc., Alexandria, VA, (previously approved by G&C on 7-13-05, item #132B), to design, conduct and evaluate a series of exercises focusing on the State’s Pandemic Influenza Plan, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.
#186 Authorized Division of Safety Services to accept and expend
$852,798 additional federal funds from US Department of Homeland Security, US
Coast Guard for the State’s recreational boating safety program
objectives. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#187 Authorized a grant between the
Bureau of Emergency Management and the communities as detailed in letter dated
#188 Authorized to grant bioterrorism
preparedness funds to the associated Regional Hazardous Materials Response
Teams as detailed in letter dated
#189 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services, to amend a contract with Contigianis
Catering, Laconia, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #503),
to include the Division of Safety Services during the motorcycle weekend, by
increasing the amount by $10,500 from $150,000 to $160,500. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#190 Authorized Division of Fire
Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into an
agreement with Kang Company Inc.,
#191 Authorized Division of State Police to retroactively amend a grant received from the US Department of Justice entitled “Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program FY 2004” (previously approved by G&C on 10-10-04, item #124), for analyzing cases, by extending the end date from April 30, 2006 to September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.
#192 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to exercise the first
of two one year option for an agreement extension with Eastman Kodak Co,
Rochester, NY, to provide preventive maintenance, service and repairs to the
equipment located in the Division of Motor Vehicles, in the amount of
$17,717. Effective
#193 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to accept and expend
additional funds from a federal grant known as “Fatal Accident Reporting
System” from the US Department of Transportation/NHTSA in the amount of
$8,853. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#194 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a contract
with Pioneer Catering Service of Northfield, NH, for catering services during
Motorcycle Week 2006 in the amount of $6,700.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#195 WITHDRAWN – The agency withdrew the request to amend an existing sole source contract with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #499), for on-call availability for interpretation services for the deaf and hard of hearing in after hours emergencies, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007, and by increasing the amount by $21,000 from $21,000 to $42,000. 100% Federal Funds.
#196 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Neopost,
#197 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a
contract amendment with Grant Cleaning, Pelham, NH, (previously approved by
G&C on 6-25-03, item #482, amended on 3-9-05, item #72), for additional
janitorial service and emergency cleaning of public bathrooms in the Merrimack
and Windham substations when required, by increasing the amount by $2,246 from $19,824 to
$22,070. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#198 Authorized the State Fire Marshal
and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health
Services to extend for one year a memorandum of understanding for bioterrorism preparedness planning for the amount of
$77,791 in federal funds from the “Public Health Preparedness and Response Bioterrorism” grant, by extending the date through
#199 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend the “High Priority Border Grant 2005” received from the Motor Carrier Safety Administration (previously approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #65), for complementing the linkage in our Homeland Security chain, by realigning the funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#200 Authorized Division of State police to amend a grant from the US Department of Justice titled “DNA Backlog Reduction” (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04, item #124), for assisting in overtime to help reduce the backlog, by realigning the funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
#201 Authorized the application permit of
Pinegrove Condominium Association located on
#202 Authorized the application permit of
Manor Estates Condominium Association located on
#202A Authorized to amend an existing sole source agreement with the NH Hospital Association, Concord,
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-3-05, item #154), for hospital
emergency preparedness planning services, by increasing the amount by $570,375
from $2,754,164 to $3,324,539. Effective
#202B Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration entitled “Risk-Based Commercial Vehicle Crash Reporting System” (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-03, item #126, amended on 6-23-04, item #272), by realigning the funds. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#203 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to
enter into a contract with Ayer Electric LLC,
#204 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a
contract with Casella Waste d/b/a Gobin
Disposal Systems, Newport, NH, for rubbish disposal services at six state
patrol sheds and the Springfield Rest Area in the amount of $14,560. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#205 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a
contract with Waste Management,
#206 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with
Waste Management of NH Inc.,
#207 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with
Waste Management of NH Inc.,
#208 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with
Waste Management of NH Inc.,
#209 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with
Waste Management of NH Inc.,
#210 Authorized to enter into a contract
with Waste Management of NH,
#211 Authorized to enter into a contract with Waste Management of
NH,
#212 Authorized to accept and place on file the Equipment
Acquisition Plan Status report for the period ending
#213 Authorized with Councilor Spaulding voting no, to accept and expend Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration funds in the amount of $248,525 to evaluate the
economic impacts, and the impact to the safety and condition of the highway
system, by increasing the vehicle weight limits from 80,000 to 99,000 pounds on
I-89 and I-93. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#214 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to
enter into a contract with Capital Well Company Inc., Dunbarton,
NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pumps on the property of Mitzi Corneau, Hill, NH, in the amount of $23,880. Effective uon G&C approval through
#215 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement and bridge rehabilitation
along US Route 202/NH 9 on the basis of a single bid of $3,272,877.10. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#216 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to enter into a contract with Curtin Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Northeast Door Co., Concord, NH, for door and window services for facilities maintained by the Bureau of Turnpikes Maintenance in the amount of $39,800. Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008 with the option to renew for an additional two year period upon G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#217 Authorized with Councilor Spaulding voting no, Bureau of Highway Maintenance to
enter into an agreement with Rizzo Associates, Manchester, NH and Framingham,
MA for engineering consultant services for Weight Limit Increase Study 14576 to
evaluate the impacts to portions of the State’s transportation infrastructure
I-89 and I-93 due to increasing the truck weight limit from 80,000 pounds to
99,000 pounds in the amount of $230,931.
Effective from the date of Notice to Proceed,
following G&C approval, through
#218 Authorized Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a sole source contract amendment with
E.J. Ward Inc., San Antonio, TX, for the maintenance and service of the Fuel
Distribution software and hardware, by increasing the amount by $60,000 from
$150,000 to $210,000. Effective
#219 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to
enter into a contract with L.G. Cushing & Sons, Inc., Walpole, NH, for the
grout sealing abandoned drilled wells for the subject properties in the amount
of $17,190. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#220 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Severino Trucking Co., Inc., Candia, NH (previously approved by G&C on 9-22-04, item #89, amended on 7-13-05, item #155, amended on 9-21-05, item #194), for additional work associated with the reconstruction and expansion of the Hampton Ramp toll Plaza at NH Route 101 and I-95 in Hampton, by increasing the amount by $75,000 from $6,414,696.05 to $6,489,696.05. 100% Turnpike Funds.
#221 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with East Coast Signals Inc., Deerfield, NH (previously approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #92), for replacing the existing traffic signals and other associated work on NH Route 125 at the intersections with NH Route 111, Main Street, NH Route 107 and Scotland Road in Kingston, by increasing the amount by $5,000 from $337,019.40 to $342,019.40. 100% Highway Funds.
#222 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-3-05, item #166), for pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and roadway improvements along Route 106 in Pembroke and Concord, by increasing the amount by $200,000 from $3,383,566.50 to $3,583,566.50. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#223 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH for pavement rehabilitation and roadway
work along NH Route 9 from Center Road in Sullivan to Granite Lake Road in
Stoddard on the basis of a low bid of $2,247,807.25. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#224 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH on the basis of a low bid of $2,624,075
for pavement rehabilitation and roadway work along NH Route 125 in the Towns of
Epping, Lee and Stratham. Effective upon G&C approval through
#225 Authorized a petition for a public
hearing on alterations to be made to the Spaulding Turnpike form Exit 3-6 to
include the Little Bay Bridges in the Town of
#226 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of
Way’s Contemplated Award List for the period of
#227 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with East Coast Signals Inc., Deerfield, NH, for traffic signal replacement on
NH Route 112/I-93 Exit 32 northbound off-ramp in the Towns of Woodstock and
Lincoln on the basis of a low bid of $358,448.66. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#228 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to
enter into a contract with L.G. Cushing & Sons Inc., Walpole, NH, for the
construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of Jos
DiJoseph, Barrrington, NH,
in the amount of $22,635. Effective upon G&C approval through
#229 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to
enter into a contract with Skillings & Sons Inc.,
Stratham, NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on the property
of Carol Estes, Northwood, NH, in the amount of $24,897. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#230 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to
enter into a contract with Capital Well Company Inc., Dunbarton,
NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of Michael
Bourgeois, Meredith, NH, in the amount of $23,430. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#231 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into agreements
with Vollmer Associates LLP,
#232 Authorized with Councilor Spaulding voting no, to retroactively modify the Department’s Agreement with Castle Rock
Consultants Inc., d/b/a CRC Consultants,
#233 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Frank Whitcomb Construction Corporation,
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total -
$17,574.80
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor
LATE ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau
of Elderly and Adult Services
A. Authorized the Department to
transfer $1,500,000.00 in Federal, County and State funds between various
Medicaid long-term care expense accounts to address a projected shortfall in
Provider Payments-Acute Care. FISCAL
COMMITTEE APPROVED
DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
B. Authorized the Department to accept
$5,526,500.00 of additional unrestricted revenue of Medicaid recoveries,
further authorize the transfer of $5,000,000.00 of the additional unrestricted
revenue, and further authorize the acceptance and expenditure of $5,005,000 of
federal Medicaid matching funds in to the Office of Medicaid Business and
Policy. FISCAL COMMITTEE APPROVED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Behavioral Health
C. Authorized the acceptance of
$1,158,558.00 of additional unrestricted revenue of Medicaid recoveries,
further authorize the transfer of $1,500,000.00 of the additional unrestricted
revenue, and further authorize the acceptance and expenditure of $1,501,500 of
federal Medicaid matching funds into the Bureau of Behavioral Health. FISCAL COMMITTEE APPROVED
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
D. Authorized to enter into a no cost
Memorandum of Understanding with the
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned