GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
New
Hampshire Institute of Politics,
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli,
accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, 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.
RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council, with regret and thanks, accepted the following:
State
Committee on Aging
(
Hampton-Exeter
District Court
Patricia
L. DiMeo,
Board
of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Susan
E. Graesser, Intervale Effective: Upon
acceptance
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Board
of Acupuncture Licensing
(Public
Member)
Katrine
N. Barclay,
Succeeding: Susan Chulyk,
Deputy
Adjutant General
Stephen
C. Burritt, Henniker Effective:
Succeeding: Joseph K. Simeone, Stratham Term:
Salary: GG Step 3 - $73, 787
Deputy
Commissioner: Banking Department
Robert
A. Fleury, Hopkinton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Salary: GG Maximum $81, 984
Boxing
and Wrestling Commission
Arthur
J. Nolin, Pembroke Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Community
Development Finance Authority
(Private
Financial Institution)
Michael
J. Long,
Reappointment Term:
Community
Development Finance Authority
(Employment
and Training Programs)
Kathleen
M. Moore, Thornton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Employer/Insurer)
Arthur
J. Connelly,
Succeeding: Tom Jordan,
Nominated
by the Commission Members
William
E. Roberts,
Succeeding: Bruce Clement, Westmoreland Term:
Fish & Game
Commission
(
Patricia I. Costa (i), Center Barnstead Effective:
Reappointment Term:
(Public
Member)
William
B. Cashin, (d),
Reappointment Term:
Director
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Safety in consultation with the Governor
Christopher
M. Pope,
Term: Shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor Salary:
$94, 584
Board
of Medicine
(Public
Member)
Brian
T. Stern,
Succeeding: Judith Dickinson,
Barbara Reid,
Succeeding: Randy Perkins,
Frederick
W. Welch, Seabrook Effective:
Reappointment Term:
New
Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank
Katherine
E. L. Chambers,
Succeeding: Jeffrey Towne,
Department
of Resources and Economic Development Advisory Commission
(Public
Relations)
Richard
Hamilton,
Reappointment Term:
The
Commission to Study the State Park System
(General
Public)
Allen
R. Damren,
Succeeding: Timothy Decker,
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
Agricultural
Advisory Board
(Consumer
Interests)
Helen
Brody, Grantham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Mary Choate,
Agricultural
Advisory Board
(Food
Retailing Industry)
David
S. Floyd, Conway Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Herve P. Samson, Goffstown (reached term
limit) Term:
Agricultural
Advisory Board
(
Matthew
R. LeClair, Mason Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Noreen O’Connell,
Assessing
Standards Board
(Municipal
Official of a town with a population greater than 5,000)
Cheryl-Ann
Bolouk, Salem Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Employer/Insurer)
Maureen
E. Dwyer-Henrichs, Kingston Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Edward J. Walsh,
Current
Use Advisory Board
(Representing
assessing official in a city)
Laura
Thibodeau, Sullivan Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: David Woodward,
Board
of Dental Examiners
Marshall
A. Baldassarre, DMD, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Marjorie Chema,
Board
of Engineers
(Public
Member)
Carmela
Amato-Wierda,
Reappointment Term:
Commissioner:
Department of Environmental Services
Thomas
S. Burack, Hopkinton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Michael Nolin,
Salary: KK Maximum $102, 365
Board
of Fire Control
Joseph
F. Landers, Meredith Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Richard
N. Cunningham, Alton Bay Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Peter
F. Imse, Bow Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Health
Services Planning and Review Board
Nominated
by the NH Ambulatory Surgery Association
Nicholas
Vailas, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
(Experienced
in construction of single family real estate)
David
Frydman (i), Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Joint
Promotional Program Screening Committee
Nominated
by the
Ron
Meade, Canterbury Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Juvenile
Parole Board
Mary
Ann Melizzi-Golja, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Ernie Towne, Woodsville (resigned) Term:
Board
of Landscape Architects
Anne
Cruess, Amherst Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Board
of Landscape Architects
(Public
Member)
Ronald
F. Poltak, Auburn Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term:
Lakes
Management Advisory Committee
(State
Conservation Committee)
Michele
Tremblay, Boscawen Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Joanna Pellerin,
Personnel
Appeals Board
Robert
J. Johnson (r), Hillsborough Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(
Kenneth
A. Bradley, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(Treatment
Plant Operator)
Malcolm
R. Butler,
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(NH
Association of Septage Haulers)
Robert
S. Phillips, New Boston Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(Agriculture)
Succeeding: George R. Glines,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#1 Authorized under the Community Development Black Grant
program to enter into an agreement with the Town of Troy, PO Box 249, Troy, NH
in the amount of $337,500 for the purpose of replacing the existing municipal
surface water supply with a new bedrock well and water storage tank, beginning
from the date of the G&C approval until June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#2 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene, Washington Street,
Keene, NH , in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of supporting
infrastructure improvements to a vacant downtown property, known as the
Railroad Yard, beginning from the date of G&C approval until June 30,
2008. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#3 Authorized to enter into Memorandum of Agreement with the
Adjutant General Department, New Hampshire Army National Guard (NHANG),
#4 Authorized to enter into Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (F&G),
#5 Authorized to enter into a contract with Southern New
Hampshire Services,
#6 Authorized to enter into a contract with the Strafford
County Community Action Committee, Inc.,
#7 Authorized to enter into a contract with Southwestern
Community Services, Inc.,
#8 Authorized to enter into a contract with Community Action
Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc.,
#9 Authorized to enter into a contract with Rockingham
Community Action, Inc.,
#10 Authorized to enter into a contract with Tri-County
Community Action Program, Inc.,
#11 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with The New York State Weatherization
Directors Association, Inc.,
#12 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the
#13 Authorized to enter into a contract with Gomez and Sullivan
Engineers, PC,
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#14 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli authorized the
request to accept an assignment of a contract with EMC Corporation,
Philadelphia, PA, from the Department of Health and Human Services (originally
approved by G&C on May 9, 2001, item #121) for maintenance and support of
the EMC proprietary hardware and software disk array storage facility used for
the Medicaid Decision Support System. Effective upon G&C approval. (2)
Further Authorized to amend an existing contract on a sole source, retroactive basis with EMC Corporation for continued support
service and maintenance for the EMC proprietary hardware and software disk
array storage facility stored at NH Hospital and used for data storage and
retrieval for the Medicaid Decision System, by increasing the contract by
$45,630.04 from $303,111.76 to an amount not to exceed $348,741.80 for the
period November 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.
Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#15 Authorized to accept donations of flower vases, equipment
repairs & parts, Memorial Day programs and landscaping materials in the
amount of $2,341.64 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the
betterment of the cemetery as listed on the attachment.
#16 Authorized to accept and expend monetary contributions in
the amount of $1,299.99 for the period of
#17 Authorized David A. Fink,
#18 Authorized Brian C. Elbert, Farmington, NH, be confirmed
for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#19 Authorized the reclassification of
Position Number 10063, Building Services Supervisor, Labor Grade 11, to a
Maintenance Technician, Labor Grade 21. 100% General Funds.
#19A Authorized request to exercise the first contract renewal
option with JWC Enterprises d/b/a Chemserve of
Milford, NH in the amount of $17,188.17 for hazardous waste & environmental
testing at NH Army National Guard facilities.
Effective from date of G&C approval to
#19B Authorized request to enter into a contract with Found Well
Farm,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#20 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Ruth L. Griffin with regard to the financing of certain
equipment and certain routine capital expenditures in connection with
#21 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Peter J. Spaulding with regard to the financing of
certain improvements to the healthcare facilities and the refinancing of
certain existing debt in connection with the United Church of
#22 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Peter J. Spaulding with regard to the refinancing of
certain existing indebtedness and the financing of certain capital improvements
in connection with the
#23 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Peter J. Spaulding with regard to the construction,
renovation and the purchase of certain capital equipment by the Center and
financing of existing indebtedness in connection with Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation
Center, Inc.,
#24 Authorized Bureau of General Services to amend a contract
with Waste Management for solid waste collection and removal services at
several state facilities located throughout
#25 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to retroactively enter into a nine-month
hold over amendment with the Town of Goffstown, 16 Main St., Goffstown, NH for
office and courtroom space at 16 Main St., Goffstown, NH to commence on July 1,
2006 and expire no later than March 31,2007, for a total not to exceed
$25,737.21.
#26 Authorized to enter into a contract with RTH Mechanical,
#27 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with JC Cannistrato, LLC, 80
Rosendale Road, Watertown, MA for the sprinkler system upgrades at NH
Hospital’s Main Building, 105 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH, for a total amount
not to exceed $288,400.00. Effective from G&C approval through
#27A Authorized a Working Capital Warrant
in the amount of $520,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of August of
2006. (2) Further Authorized a Working
Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $342,219,749.76 and recommends the
balance of $97,780,250.24 be lapsed.
#27B Authorized Salary Adjustment Fund and Employee Benefit
Adjustment Fund transfer for the month of June.
#27C Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency
transfers for Fiscal Year 2006 during the month of June.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#28 Authorized with Councilor Spaulding and Councilor Wieczorek voting no,
to enter into a retroactive
contract with Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc., New York, NY in the
estimated amount of $254,250.00 to provide financial advisory services
including debt affordability and management to the Treasury from July 1, 2006 to
June 30, 2008, including and option for a two-year renewal for an estimated
annual cost of $127,125 subject to G&C approval.
#29 Authorized the Comptroller to
issue a warrant for funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to
issue checks in the amount of $358,027.97 to the rightful owners of abandoned
or unclaimed funds that have escheated to the general funds. 100%
General Funds
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#30 Authorized to enter into a contract with Research Institute
of America,
#30A Authorized the reclassification of Position #18966, Clerk IV, Labor Grade 12, step one, (22,854.00) to be reclassified to Administrative Secretary, Labor Grade 14, step one, ($24,745.50) in the Administration Division.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#31 Authorized Division of Historic Resources to accept upon
G&C approval, a Term Historic Preservation Easement consisting of the real
property and structure known as the Cheshire Mill No. 1, and no appraised
value, from Historic Harrisville, Inc., Harrisville a NH voluntary corporation,
for the term of fifty years from G&C approval. No Cost.
#32 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Bromelkamp
Company,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#33 Authorized review and approval of the Pesticides Training
Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2005.
#33A Authorized Agricultural Development to amend G&C item #27
approved at the
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#34 Authorized to reclassify position #19871, from Legal
Secretary III, Labor Grade 13 to Paralegal I, Labor Grade 16, within the
Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau of the Department of Justice. Effective upon G&C
approval.
#35 Authorized the nomination by the
Attorney General of Anne D. Grossi, to serve on the
NH Victims’ Assistance Commission. Ms. Grossi’s term will be for three years from date of G&C
approval.
#36 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with William Zane, MD,
#37 Authorized to designate Elizabeth J. Baker (position
#9U501, appropriate #010-020-2610-013) as an attorney at a salary of $54,000
effective upon G&C approval.
#38 Authorized to designate Benjamin J. Agati
(position #9U289, appropriation #010-020-2610-013) as an attorney at a salary
of $53,000 effective upon G&C approval.
#39 Authorized to enter into sole source contract with Rosemary Swain, Lebanon, NH effective
upon G&C approval, to September 30, 2006, in an amount no to exceed
$10,000.00 to provide staffing assistance to the Office of the Chief Medical
Examiner. 100% Federal Funds.
#40 Authorized to designate Lauren J. Noether
(position #9U358, appropriation #010-020-2620-013) as an attorney at a salary
of $73,000 effective
#41 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$1,610 from the National Consumers League, from the period of G&C approval
until
#42 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of
$25,543.58 from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New
Hampshire, to be utilized to support a drug enforcement officer position with
the New Hampshire Drug Task Force, from the period of G&C approval to
#43 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to retroactively reappoint Allison P. Vachon
(Position #9U274, appropriation #010-020-014-0100) as a Criminal Justice
Investigator for a five year term effective
#44 Authorized to amend G&C item #20, approved on May 4,
2005, by retroactively extending the
end date only of the subgrant awarded to the NH
Liquor Commission, Bureau of Enforcement from the original end date of May 31,
2006 to a new end date of May 31, 2007, with no increase in funding, in order
to allow for continuation of activities related to enforcing NH’s underage
drinking laws. 100% Federal Funds.
#45 DENIED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Pignatelli voted to deny the petition of Kevin T. Marquis
requesting a pardon hearing for the offenses of Aggravated Felonious Sexual
Assault (2 counts), Felonious Sexual Assault (2 counts), Misuse of a Computer
with Minor, and Child Endangerment (3 counts).
Please be advised that, pursuant to RSA 651:5, the petitioner is not
eligible for an annulment.
#45A Authorized to accept and expend a subgrant
in the amount of $264,716.00 from the NH
Department of Justice, to be utilized to fund the expenses of the NHDOJ Drug
Task Force regional unit, from the period of G&C approval through
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#46 Authorized to enter into a contract with Limmer Landscaping & Property Services, Inc,
#47 Authorized to enter into a contract with New Horizons
Software, Inc.,
#48 Authorized to enter into a contract with Pelmac Industries, Inc.,
#49 Authorized to enter into a contract with Elf’s Landscaping,
Inc.,
#50 Authorized to enter into a contract with Donald Porier’s
#51 Authorized to enter into a sole source, retroactive
contract with The Scott Lawson Group, Ltd,
#52 Authorized to enter into a contract with Donald Poirier Lawncare & Janitorial,
#53 Authorized to enter into a contract with Eckhardt & Johnson, Inc.,
#54 Authorized to enter into a contract with Twinns Janitorial,