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,
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#55 Authorized a contract renewal option with Normandeau Trucking, Inc., in the amount of $29,180.00 for
rubbish removal, recycling services, and construction containers at the
Northern NH Correctional Facility,
#56 Authorized to enter into contract with
#57 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract in the amount of $228,998.00 with Celia
Englander, MD, for the provision of clinical medical services as the Chief
Medical Officer beginning
#58 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract in the amount of $214,151.20 with John Eppolito, MD, for the provision of clinical medical
services as a staff physician beginning
#59 Authorized to enter into a contract with Robert J. Madden,
DMD, in the amount of $96,608.00 for clinical dental services as an Oral
Surgeon at the NH Department of Corrections’ prison facilities for the period
beginning upon approval of G&C through
#60 Authorized to enter into a contract in the amount of
$26,310.50 with Linda M. DeLorey, DDS,
#61 Authorized to enter into a contract in the amount of
$52,221.00 with John M. Carroll, DDS, for the provision of clinical dental
services as a Staff Dentist for the NH Department of Corrections Beginning upon
approval of G&C through
#62 Authorized to enter into a contract in the amount of
$26,310.50 with James Hamilton, DDS, for the provision of clinical dental
services as a Staff Dentist for the NH Department of Corrections beginning upon
approval by G&C through
#63 Authorized to enter into a contract in the amount of
$26,310.50 with Roland H. Bryan, DDS, PC,
BANKING DEPARTMENT
#64 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request
to continue its membership and participation in the National Association of
State Credit Union Supervisors, for the period of G&C approval through June
30, 2007, for an amount of $4,831.00.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#65 Authorized to retroactively
amend a grant form the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association in the
amount of $5,000.00 for underage drinking awareness by extending the completion
date to
#66 Authorized to accept the donated equipment and services in
the amount of $9,060.00 from the Whelen Engineering
Company, Inc.,
#67 Authorized to retroactively
amend a grant from the NH Department of Justice in the amount of $37,804.63 for
underage drinking awareness by extending the completion date to
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#68 TABLED – The Governor
and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding voted to table
the request of the Division of Parks and Recreation to exercise a two-year
renewal contract option with Holmes Lewis, Inc., Concord, NH in the amount of
$50,000.00 for advertising and promotion services for the Conservation License
Plate Advisory Committee August 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. (The original contract was approved by
G&C on
#69 Authorized to accept and place on file Informational Item
of transfer of funds for Cannon Mountain Ski area for the quarter ending
#70 Authorized to accept and place on
file Information Item regarding season passes issued for
#71 Authorized with Councilor Spaulding voting no, Division of Economic Development to
accept a donation of two (2) tradeshows from Public Service of NH Valued at
$19,065.00 or 75% of the total costs.
The State’s overall contribution to these shows is estimated at
$7,330.00 or approximately 25% of the total costs.
#72 Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a
sole source contract with the NH
Telecommunications Association, Concord, NH in the amount not to exceed
$10,000.00, to provide professional
project facilitation, logistics and management implementing the state’s
telecommunications planning and development initiative for the period of
G&C approval through September 30, 2006.
50% General
Funds and 50% Other Funds.
#73 Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a
grant to the Town of Candia, in the amount of $5,250.00 to develop an official
town website for the period from G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#74 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to grant to the
City of Concord a slope and drainage easement
(0.32 acre) and a Right of Way (.04 acre) on a portion of the Russell-Shea State Forest where it abuts Clinton Street.
#75 Authorized Division of Forests and
Lands to grant to NH Electric Cooperative a utility easement over a portion of
the Foster and
#76 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon
Mountain enter into a sole source
agreement with the Weather Channel and SnoCountry Ski
Conditions radio and fax reports, and pay annual membership dues with the New
England Ski Areas Council, Lebanon, NH in the amount of $9,561.92 for the
2006/2007 ski season. 100% Other Funds.
#77 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
service agreement with Waste Management of NH, Hampton, NH in the amount of
$7,200.00 for co-mingled recycling services at the four state parks from July
20, 2006 through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.
#78 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Parks and
Recreation to enter into a retroactive
contract with Bodwell’s Septic Service,
#79 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Parks and
Recreation to enter into a retroactive,
sole source contract with the Town
of Nottingham Police Department,
#80 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
sole source contract with Southworth Milton, Inc., Scarborough, ME in the amount of
$10,000.00 for repair service for two generators on top of Mt. Washington from
August 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.
#81 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Parks and
Recreation to enter into a retroactive
contract with Rowell’s Sewer & Drain,
#82 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into
a retroactive sole source contract with the Town of Tamworth Police Department,
Tamworth, NH in the amount of $6,000.00 for security coverage and traffic
control at White Lake State Park from July 1, 2006 through September 4,
2006. 100% Other Funds.
#83 Authorized Trails Bureau to award a grant to the OHRV clubs
as designated in the letter dated
#84 Authorized Trails Bureau to award a grant to the OHRV clubs
as designated in the letter dated
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#85 Authorized to enter into a contract with William R. and
Cheryl L. Joseph d/b/a Alternative Solution Cleaning Service, Tilton, NH in the
amount of $7,680.00 for professional cleaning services at NH Fish & Game’s
Regional Office, New Hampton from G&C approval through June 30, 2008, with
an option to renew for an additional two-year period subject to G&C
approval. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
#86 Authorized to accept the donation of a 3.43 acre parcel in
the City of Concord, NH, from Shelley P. Huntoon,
Trustee of the Shelley P. Huntoon Revocable
Trust. The parcel is located at the
intersection of Route 106 and the ramp to Route 4.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#87 Authorized to approve an Original Loan Agreement between
the Department and the City of
#88 Authorized to amend contract #850468 with ENSR Corporation,
#89 Authorized to amend a sole
source contract with Nobis Engineering, Inc.,
Concord, NH to conduct site investigations, remediation design and remedial
action implementation by increasing the contract value by $40,000 (from
$145,000 to $185,000) effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
2007. (The original contract was
approved on
#90 Authorized to enter into an
agreement with the Connecticut River Joint Commissions, Inc.,
#91 Authorized to award a Water Supply Land Grant to the Town
of
#92 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a sole source agreement with the
#93 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Partridge
Lake Property Owners Association,
#94 Authorized to renew a sole
source contract with Carl Koteff,
#95 Authorized to pay FY2007 membership dues to the Association
of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators,
#96 Authorized to pay FY 2007 membership dues to the New
England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission,
#97 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Judith A. Pescinski, d/b/a Pescinski
Industrial Painting, Hill, NH for painting services in the amount of
$90,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#98 Authorized to enter into a contract with Katahdin Analytical Services,
#99 Authorized to enter into a cooperative project agreement
with the
#100 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Rockingham
Planning Commission,
#101 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to
the Town of
#102 Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the City of
#103 Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the
City of
#104 Authorized Peter & Ineke Kreeger’s request to permanently remove an existing 14 ft
by 30 ft seasonal canopy and install a 30 ft by 30 ft seasonal canopy over an
existing 4 ft by 34 ft cantilevered dock with one 6 ft by 33ft finger dock
along the shore and two 4 ft by 28 ft permanent finger docks in an “E”
configuration attached to an existing breakwater in a dogleg configuration on
property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in
Wolfeboro. This project is the
alternative with the least adverse impact to the area.
#105 Authorized The Falls at Amoskeag
Condominium’s request for a name change on permit to construct five 4 ft by 20 ft seasonal docks connected to a 6 ft
by 105 ft seasonal walkway accessed by 6 ft stairs over the bank on average of
670 ft of frontage on the Merrimack River in Manchester. This project was previously approved by G&C
at its meeting of
#106 Authorized Michael Davis’ request to construct a 75’ x 6’
permanent pier to a 46’ x 3’ ramp, to a 10’ x 30’ float, overall structure
length 128 ft., providing one slip on 550 ft of frontage on property located on
the Salmon Falls River, Dover. This
project is the alternative with the least adverse impact to the area.
#107 Authorized Aquila Chase’s request
to construct a 6’ x 30’ permanent pier to a 3’ x 30’ ramp to a 10’ x 30’ float,
total structure length 97’, providing 2 slips on 72’ of frontage on the Back
Channel of the Piscataqua River, in place of an
existing, non-conforming structure on property located on the Piscataqua River Back Channel in Portsmouth. This project is the alternative with the
least adverse impact to the area.
#107A Authorized to retroactively
enter into a lease amendment with Dwight K. Stowell,
#107B Authorized to award a Water Supply Land Grant to the Town of
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office of the Commissioner
#108 Authorized the department as administrator of the Social
Security Program, to amend the agreement between the Secretary of the United
States Department of Health and Human Services and the State of NH, to extend
Social Security and Medicare coverage to the employees of the Town of Chester
whose position are covered by the NH Retirement System-Group 1. Effective date of coverage is
Bureau of Developmental Services
#109 Authorized the reclassification of
position #15271, Accounting Technician, salary grade 12 to the level of Word
Processor Operator I, salary grade 9.
Division of Juvenile Justice Services
#110 Authorized the Division of Juvenile
Justice Services,
Glencliff Home for the Elderly
#111 Authorized Glencliff Home for The
Elderly the reclassification of position #14852, Training and Development
Therapist, salary grade 16 to the level of Supervisor I, salary grade 19.
#112 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the
#113 Authorized to retroactively
Authorized to enter into an Educational Tuition
Agreement and to pay said costs in the amount of $525.00 to NHTI,
Office of Homeless, Housing and
Transportation Services
#114 Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Community Services Council of NH,
#115 Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Cross Roads House, Inc.,
#116 Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Helping Hands Outreach Ministries, Inc.,
Division of Public Health Services
#117 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to retroactively amend an agreement with the Maine Health Information
Center, 16 Association Drive, Manchester Maine, by increasing the price
limitation by $110,000 from $237,388 to $347,388 and extending the contract end
date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007 to provide for ongoing hospital data
collection and consolidation for the Department of Health and Human Services’
Uniform Hospital Discharge Data. This
agreement was originally approved by G&C on
#118 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and
Child Health Section to accept a donation of a Dell Laptop, mouse and software,
from New England Regional Genetics Group, PO Box 920288, Needham, MA, at an
estimated value of $2,040.12.
#119 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and
Child Health Section, Home Visiting NH, to enter into an agreement in an amount
not to exceed $60,704 with NH Minority Health Coalition to provide home
visiting services for at-risk, linguistically isolated and minority pregnant
and parenting women in the greater Manchester community. Services include supporting and educating
families about prenatal health, child development, and health and safety
issues. Effective
#120 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Bureau of Community
Health Services, STD/HIV Prevention Section, to retroactively amend an agreement with A Community Resource Network,
85 Mechanic Street, Suite #240, Lebanon, NH by increasing the Price Limitation
by $104,730 from $53,708 to $158,438 to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus
prevention services and extend the completion date to June 30, 2008. Effective retroactive to
#121 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community
Public Development Section to grant the list of pandemic preparedness funds as
indicated in letter of
#122 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health
and Primary Care Section be Authorized to retroactively
enter an Education Tuition Agreement and to pay said costs in the amount of
$1,987.50 to Harvard School of Public Health, for Alisa G, Butler, Div. of
Public Health Services, Administrator I, for a course entitled “ID 251 Ethical
Basis of the Practice of Public Health”, with the dates of July 5, 2006 through
July 28, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.
#123 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Radiological Health
Section, to retroactively amend an
agreement with Vicki D. Jeffs, 1116 Gloria Drive,
Shelbyville, KY, to provide assistance in processing radioactive material
license applications, by increasing the Price Limitation by $9,000, from
$15,000 to $24,000, and extending the Completion Date to June 30, 2007
effective retroactive to July 1,
2006. Originally
approved by G&C on
#124 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services; Alcohol, Tobacco
and Other Drug Prevention Section; Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, to
enter into an agreement in an amount not to exceed $64,000 with Foundation for
Healthy Communities, 125 Airport Road, Concord, NH to support local community
coalition capacity focused on tobacco prevention and control initiatives to be
effective July 1, 2006 or date of G&C approval, whichever is later, through
June 30, 2008, with potential for a one year amendment. 100% Federal Funds.
#125 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services; Alcohol, Tobacco
and Other Drug Prevention Section; Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, to
enter into an agreement in an amount not to exceed $56,000 with United Way of
Merrimack, 46 South Main Street, Concord, NH to support local community
coalition capacity focused on tobacco prevention and control initiatives to be
effective July 1, 2006 or date of G&C approval, whichever is later, through
June 30, 2008, with potential for a one year amendment. 100% Federal Funds.
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#126 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Norman Patenaude,
CAKH, MPA, JD,
#127 Authorized to enter into a contract with Carol A. Murtagh, RNC, LADC,
STATE VETERANS COUNCIL
#128 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to pay differential of
$807.48 for Mrs. Mary Morin of
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#129 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, the department and NH
Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Developmental Services,
to retroactively exercise the final
renewal option and enter into a retroactive
contract with the Early Education and Intervention Network of NH, Concord, NH,
(originally approved by G&C on September 4, 2002, item #145 and renewed on
June 25, 2003, item #443, June 23, 2004, item #290, and August 31, 2005, item
#135) to provide statewide professional development to those who specialize in
early childhood activities in the amount of $33,000.00 for the period from July
1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#130 Authorized to enter into a contract with NE Document Systems,
#131 Authorized to grant funds to Southern NH Services, Inc.,
Hispanic/Latino Community Services Program, Manchester, NH in the amount of
$52,537.00 for the period of September 1, 2006, or the date of G&C
approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007 to be used to provide
English as a Second Language and English Language/Civics classes at the Latin
American Center, 521 Maple Street, Manchester, NH. 100% Federal Funds.
#132 Authorized to grant funds to
Lutheran Community Services,
#133 Authorized to exercise a renewal option on a contract with
Debra D. Grabill, sole proprietor, Hanover, NH
(originally approved on March 25, 2005, item #69) to coordinate the NH State
Improvement Grant II secondary education and transition initiative. Effective
#134 Authorized to enter into a contract with Bennett Daviss, sole proprietor,
#135 Authorized to grand funds to the NH Coalition for
Occupational Safety and Health, Concord, NH in the amount of $19,086.00 for the
period of September 1, 2006 or the date of G&C approval, whichever is
later, through June 30, 2007 to provide English Language/Civics Education
classes to workers who are learning English as another language and to students
in adult basic education classes throughout the state. 100% Federal Funds.
#136 Authorized to enter into a contract with Bernard R. Davis,
#137 Authorized to enter into a contract
with Wendy Cohen, sole proprietor,
#138 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter a sole source contract with The Center
for Secondary School Redesign, (formerly the Secondary School Reform at the
Alliance for Effective Schools Brown University), West Warwick, RI, to provide
consultation and technical assistance in an amount not to exceed $55,000, from
July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval whichever is later through September 30,
2006. (2) Further Authorized payment for services
rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of
the contract. 100% Other Funds.
#138A Authorized to enter into a sole
source contract with Community & School Partners, LLC,
#138B Authorized to retroactively
amend to July 1, 2006, contract with Measured Progress, Inc., Dover, NH,
(originally approved by G&C on May 19, 2004, item #66 and renewed on August
31, 2005, item #136) by increasing the contract amount by $132,270.00 to a new
total of $2,927,868.00 and extending the ending date to August 11, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.
#138C Authorized to enter into a sole
source contract with
#138D Authorized to exercise its renewal option and contract with the
National Center for the Improvement of Education Assessment, Inc., Dover, NH,
in the amount of $184,283.00 (originally approved by G&C on November 16,
2005 item #80) to provide technical Assistance for the development,
implementation and assurance of technical quality for the state assessment
systems of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Effective
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#139 Authorized to accept and expend $49,800 from the Space
Telescope Science Institute for support of the project, “Space Mission 3D Sonification Planetarium Show and Internet Portal” from the
date of G&C approval through
#140 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Martin S. Quinn, 92 High Road, Lee, NH,
to create an interactive space weather website and components for a multi-media
planetarium program based on the conversion of date from satellites of solar
and space weather. Effective
from the date of G&C approval to
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#141 Authorized to reimburse Dr. Mark G. Edelstein, president of
NHCTC-Laconia for moving expenses not to exceed $17,836.00, associated with
moving from
#142 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Richard Gustafson, in the amount of
$22,500.00 for the purpose of examining organization and administrative models
that will achieve greater self governance for NHCTCS to begin upon G&C
approval through
#143 Authorized the NHTI to enter into an
agreement with Floors of Distinction, LLC,
#143A Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, NHCTC-Claremont to retroactively enter into an agreement
with Monadnock Disposal Service, Inc, 12 River
Street, Jaffrey, NH in the amount of $3,780.00, for the purpose of providing
trash pickup service at 310 Marlboro St., Keene, NH from January 1, 2006
through June 30, 2009 pending legislative approval of the next biennium
budget. 52% Other Funds, 48% General Funds.
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
#144 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the
request to accept and expend $50,000.00 from the NH Department of Safety to
create and provide homeland defense training to NH law enforcement officers,
including training on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats in
order to better protect the citizens of NH.
Effective from date of G&C approval of the grant
award through
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#145 Authorized permit application of the Elaine M. Mills 2002
Revocable Trust and Leslie I. Mills 2002 Revocable Trust located on
#146 Authorized Division of Safety Services to enter into a
$30,873.00 contract with Wayne Thibodeau, d/b/a
Reliable Janitorial Services,
#147 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to retroactively pay $29.00 out of Fiscal Year 2007 funds to Central
NH Animal Care,
#148 Authorized Division of State Police to amend a $61,576 grant
entitled “Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program FY 2005” received
from the US Department of Justice, approved by the G&C on January 11, 2006,
item #75, (approved by Fiscal on 12/22/05, FIS-05-261) by extending the end
date from September 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007. This grant to be used for
overtime and purchase of any supplies and consumables that are needed for the
screening and analysis of DNA samples.
100% Federal
Funds.
#149 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a sole source, retroactive, three year “License For Use of Premises” with Grafton County, North Haverhill, NH, to
provide office and parking space at the Grafton County Court House for the
Bureau of Driver Licensing. Effective from
#150 Authorized Division of Administration to enter into a
contract amendment with Casella Waste Services,
Salem, NH by increasing the contract by a total of $1,664 from $21,354 to
$23,018 for additional trash removal at the Division of Motor Vehicles. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#151 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a retroactive $6,240 contract with Robert
A. Pattern, 37 Neville Street, Concord, NH for janitorial services for the 91
Airport Road location. Effective
#152 Authorized Division of Administration to amend a previous
G&C item approved
#153 NOT USED
#154 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole
source one year $22,750.00 agreement with the National Board on Fire
Service Professional Qualifications, PO Box 690632, Quincy, MA, to provide
accreditation for the Division’s certified training program. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#155 Authorized the Division of Emergency
Services, Bureau of Emergency Management to pay $3,200 for 2007 membership dues
to the National Emergency Management Association for the period of
#156 Authorized the Division of Safety Services to contract with Indabe Holdings, Inc. /b/a/ NH Signs, 60 Old Derry Road,
Londonderry, NH in the amount of $8,600.00 to complete refurbishing, excavate
concrete sign bases and installation of four signs at the Division of Safety
Services, 3 Higgins Road, Belmont, NH.
#157 Authorized approval of a contract with
106 Commerce Park Mini Storage,
#158 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole
source $5,000.00 agreement with the Center for the Evaluative Clinical
Sciences, Dartmouth Medical School, HB 7251 Strasenburg,
Hanover, NH, to provide training and consulting services. Effective with the approval
of G&C through
#159 Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Bureau of
Emergency Management to enter into a one-year, sole source contract with the NH Association of Broadcasters in an
amount not to exceed $66,000. Effective with the approval of G&C through
#159A Authorized the Commissioner, Department of Safety “to reorganize
the Homeland Security and Emergency Management activities of the Department of
Safety by transferring the responsibility, duties and authority for supervision
of emergency management from the Division of Emergency Services, Communication,
and Management to the Director Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and
transferring the Bureau of Emergency Management from the Division of Emergency
Services, Communications, and Management to the Office of the Commissioner
under the supervision of the Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.” The effective date of this legislation is
#159B Authorized Homeland Security and Emergency Management an
exemption from NH Purchasing Rule number 611.07 (g), which limits the size of
an agency’s fleet. (2) Further Authorized
the Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management a permanent
assignment of this vehicle on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis.
#159C Authorized Division to Administration to retroactively enter into a contract with Graf Brothers Leasing,
Inc., 166 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA, for the rental of one storage
container to be located at the Department of Safety, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord,
in the amount of $925.00. Effective
#159D Authorized Division of Emergency
Services, Communications, and Management, Bureau of Emergency management to
accept and expend Emergency Assistance funds in the amount of $20,000,000 from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the period from the date of
approvals through
#159E Authorized in response to a legislative directive, the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a 5 year agreement with Consumer Safety Technology, Inc., 10520 Hickman Road, Des Moines, Iowa, to implement, provide, maintain and support the statewide Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program. All fees and payments are due and payable to Consumer Safety Technology, Inc., from the individuals that are required to participate in the program. Effective upon the date of G&C approve for a period of 5 years with provisions for 1 additional 2 year extension, subject to approval by G&C.
#159F Authorized the Division of Motor
Vehicles to enter into a five year agreement with Draeger
Safety Diagnostics, Inc.,
DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#160 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau
of-Right-of-Way’s Contemplated Award List for the period of
#161 Authorized Bureau of
Right-of-Way petition for a public hearing on alterations to be made to the
Spaulding Turnpike from Exit 1-6 to include the Little Bay Bridges in the Town
of Newington and City of Dover. A
Special Committee was appointed; the members are Councilor Griffin – Chairman,
Councilor Spaulding, and Councilor Wieczorek. A hearing will be held to determine whether
there is necessity for the project. At
the
#162 Authorized to grant an access point through the Controlled
Access Right-of-Way of NH Route 28 located in the Town of
#163 Authorized to increase the contact amount for contract
#856182 with E.D. Swett, Inc.,
#164 Authorized to enter into a contract with Nicom
Coatings Corp.,
#165 Authorized to increase the contract amount for contract
#156090 with Winterset, Inc.,
#166 Authorized to increase the contract amount for contract
#976160 with Pike Industries, Inc.,
#167 Authorized to enter into a contract with Frank Whitcomb
Construction Corporation, Walpole, NH on the basis of a low bid of $267,235.00
for the installation of a pre-cast concrete box culvert including headwalls,
cut-off walls, wing walls, and wing footings to carry NH 123 over Warren Brook
and reconstruction of approximately 380 feet of roadway, from the date of
G&C approval through September 29, 2006 unless extended by the Department
in accordance with the Standard Specifications.
80% Federal
Funds, 20% Highway Funds.
#168 Authorized to increase the contract amount for contract
#976177 with S.U.R. Construction, Inc.,
80% Federal Funds,
#169 Authorized to increase the contract amount of Contract
#156151 with Continental Paving, Inc.,
#170 Authorized to increase the contract amount for contract #716169
with R.S. Audley, Inc., Bow, NH by $200,000.00, from
$16,128,336.56 to $16,328,336.56) for road and bridge improvements at the NH
101/US 3 interchange in Bedford.
Reference contract was approved by G&C on
#171 Authorized to accept and place on file Informational Item
Equipment Acquisition Plan Status Report for the period ending
#172 Authorized to retroactively
enter into a lease agreement for a parcel of land with the private pedestrian
crossing with Charles and Sonja Dockham, 47 Paugus St., Laconia, on the State-owned Concord to Lincoln
Railroad Line in Laconia for $1,925.00 per year for a period of five years and
negotiable for an additional five year period.
Effective upon G&C approval.
#173 Authorized to retroactively
enter into a contract with Cityside Management
Corporation of
#174 Authorized to enter into an agreement with HNTB Corporation,
Boston, MA in the amount of $924,882 for I-93 Transit Investment Study, State
Project #14075, Federal Project #X-A00(192), for professional consulting
services, from the date of Notice to Proceed, follow G&C approval, through
December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.
#175 Authorized to retroactively
pay the Coalition of Northeastern Governors the FY2006 State Assessment for the
CONEG Transportation Program totaling $12,125 for the period
#176 Authorized the Commissioner or her
designee to pay Small Claims submitted for the period of July, 2006 to
September, 2006.
#177 TABLED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Burton voted to table
the request of the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Pease
Development Authority, for AIP-33 airport noise program project to sound
insulate residences in the vicinity of the
177A Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into a sole source agreement with the New
Hampshire Conservation Corps,
#178 TUITION REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total - $17,939.70
LATE ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
A. Authorized the Bureau of Public
Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with D.L. King &
Associates, Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
B. Authorized the Division of State
Police to enhance the base salary of the Command Staff of the Division of State
Police and the Bureau of Highway Patrol and Enforcement by 2% effective upon
Governor and Council approval, for a period of 12 months.
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned