GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NH
August 10, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
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The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:00 a.m. with all members present.
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Reverend Lynn Winter of Lisbon Methodist Church offered the prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilor Burton and Hailey Bowie, Miss Berlin-Gorham Outstanding Teen .
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The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor St. Hilaire, seconded by Councilor Sununu, accepted the minutes of July 13, 2011.
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The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor St. Hilaire, seconded by Councilor Burton, approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the July 13, 2011 meeting.
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The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
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RESIGNATIONS
The Governor and
Council accepted the following resignation:
Associate
Justice of the Manchester District Court
Norman
E. Champagne, Manchester Effective: September 1,
2011
Justice
of the Plymouth District Court
Stephen
U. Samaha, Littleton Effective: August 10,
2011
NH
Municipal Bond Bank
(Municipal
Government)
Steve
S. Panagoulis, Plymouth Effective: September 1,
2011
Unemployment
Compensation Advisory Council
(Employers)
Carolyn
H. Benthien, Goffstown Effective: August 10,
2011
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
State
Committee on Aging
(Carroll
County)
Kathryn
C. Cauble, Effingham Effective: August 10,
2011
Vacancy Term: June 24, 2013
State
Committee on Aging
(Hillsborough
County)
Marcia
Ober, New Ipswich Effective:
August 10, 2011
Succeeding:
Rhona Charbonneau, Hudson Term:
June 24, 2013
Advanced
Manufacturing Education Advisory Board
(Dir.
Of Regional Career and Technical Center)
Marianne
D. Dustin, Nashua Effective: August 10,
2011
Vacancy Term: August 10, 2014
Board
of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics
(Barber)
Aaron
C. Losier, Manchester Effective: August 10,
2011
Reappointment Term: July 1, 2016
Community
Development Finance Authority
(Private
Financial Institution)
Michael
J. Long, Plymouth Effective: August 10,
2011
Reappointment Term: July 10, 2016
Board
of Dental Examiners
Marshall
A. Baldassarre, Bedford Effective:
August 12, 2011
Reappointment Term: August 12, 2016
Board
of Engineers
(Public
Member)
Ronald
E. Cook, Canterbury Effective:
August 21, 2011
Succeeding: Carmela Amato-Wierda, Durham (term limited) Term: August 21, 2016
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Public
Member)
Richard
A. Bernard, Durham Effective:
August 10, 2011
Reappointment Term: July 22, 2014
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Nominated
by FairPoint)
Karen
Mead, Bedford Effective: August 10,
2011
Reappointment Term: July 8, 2014
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Nominated
by the NH Telephone Association)
Marc
A. Violette, Warner Effective: August 10,
2011
Reappointment Term: July 8, 2014
NH
Motor Vehicle Industry Board
Lawrence
J. Blaney, Manchesster Effective: August 10,
2011
Succeeding: William F. Perry, Swanzey (deceased) Term: January 9, 2013
Nashua
Police Commission
Robert
E. Valade, (d), Nashua Effective: September 1,
2011
Succeeding: William H. Barry III, Nashua Term: September 1, 2014
Pease
Development Authority Board of Directors
Arthur
H. Nickless Jr., Rochester Effective:
August 10, 2011
Reappointment Term: May 23, 2014
Pharmacy
Board
Helen
C. Pervanas, Bedford Effective: September 6,
2011
Succeeding: Ronald L. Petrin, Bedford (term limited) Term: September 6,
2016
Pharmacy
Board
Michael
Daniel Bullek, Plymouth Effective: September 6,
2011
Succeeding: Kristina Genovese, Swanzey (term limited) Term: September 6, 2016
Traffic
Safety Commission
Aiden
J. Moore, Greenland Effective:
August 10, 2011
Reappointment Term: September 16, 2015
State
Veteran’s Council
John
H. Jacobsmeyer Jr., Northwood Effective: August 10,
2011
Reappointment Term: June 30, 2014
Wetlands
Council
(Nom.
by the NH Association of Natural Resource Scientists)
James
S. Kennedy, Etna Effective: August 10,
2011
Succeeding: Lawrence E. Morse, Somersworth (resigned) Term: September 3, 2012
CONFIRMATION TABLED
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table the following confirmation:
Board
of Mental Health Practice
(Clinical
Mental Health Counselor)
Howard
A. Goodman, Londonderry Effective: August 10,
2011
Succeeding: Gail Mears, Ashland (resigned) Term: October 31, 2013
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
Adult
Parole Board
Richard
Flynn, Dover Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Alan Coburn, Manchester Term: July 1, 2016
Adult
Parole Board
Donna
Sytek, Salem Effective: September 29,
2011
Succeeding: Gregory Crompton, Dunbarton Term: September 29, 2016
Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission
(Drug
Abuse Prevention)
Timothy
R. Rourke, Bedford Effective: September 20,
2011
Reappointment Term: September 20, 2014
Boxing
and Wrestling Commission
Robert
Stephen, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: July 15, 2014
Connecticut
Lakes Headwaters Citizens Committee
Paul
A. Doscher, Weare Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: August 14, 2014
Connecticut
River Valley Resource Commission
Nominated
by the Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission
Robert
Ball, Jefferson Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: January 22, 2014
State
Conservation Committee
(Rockingham/Strafford)
James
S. Raynes, Rye Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: August 1, 2015
Director
of the Division of Instruction within the Department of Education
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Education
Joseph
J. Miller, Lyme Effective:
Upon confirmation
Succeeding: Kathleen A. Murphy, Salem (resigned) Term: December 11, 2011
Salary: Grade GG; step 4: $86,131
Electrician’s
Board
(Public
Member)
Patricia
A. Tormey, Derry Effective: August 26,
2011
Reappointment Term: August 26, 2016
Enhanced
911 Commission
Nominated
by the NH Municipal Association
David
R. Caron, Belmont Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: August 12, 2014
Executive
Branch Ethics Committee
Nominated
by the Secretary of State
James
A. Normand, (d), Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: June 30, 2014
Lakes
Management Advisory Committee
(Member
of Planning Board)
Nominated
by the NH Municipal Association
Frederic
C. Murphy, Hillsborough Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: August 1, 2014
Board
of Landscape Architects
(Public
Member)
Ronald
F. Poltak, Auburn Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: August 9, 2016
New
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
(New
Car Dealer)
Peter
R. Mans, Sunapee Effective: August 28,
2011
Reappointment Term: August 28, 2014
Physical
Therapy Governing Board
(Public
Member)
Lea
Bruch, Keene Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: James H. Bradley, Goffstown (deceased) Term: September 16, 2013
Director of the Division of Parks and Recreation within
the Department of Resources and Economic Development
Philip
A. Bryce, Deering Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: April 1, 2014
Salary: Grade GG; step 4: $86,131
NH
Retirement System Board of Trustees
Nom.
by the National Education Association – New Hampshire
Samuel
Giarrusso, Amherst Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Michael Macri, Concord (resigned) Term: July 1, 2012
NH
Retirement System Board of Trustees
(Non-Member
Trustee)
Richard
A. Gustafson, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 2 years from confirmation
NH
Retirement System Board of Trustees
(Non-Member
Trustee)
Danny
O’Brien, Rye Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: July 13, 2012
NH
Retirement System Board of Trustees
(Non-Member
Trustee)
Lisa
Shapiro, Canterbury Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: July 13, 2013
Skyhaven
Airport Advisory Council
Richard
C. Jackson, Rochester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: August 14, 2014
Skyhaven
Airport Advisory Council
William
S. Richard, Durham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term: August 14, 2014
Commissioner
of the Department of Transportation
Christopher
D. Clement, Sr., Durham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: George N. Campbell, Jr., Portsmouth
(resigned) Term: December 3, 2011
Salary: LL - $116,170
#1 CONSENT CALENDAR - DONATIONS:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
New
Hampshire Hospital
A. Authorized to accept nonmonetary donations received April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
New Hampshire Hospital
B. Authorized to accept donations from April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011 in the amount of $1,242.27.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Improvement and Integrity
C. Authorized to accept a donation from the National Association of Medicaid Program Integrity, in the amount of $3,000 for travel expenses for two employees to attend an out-of-state training program.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
VETERANS HOME
D. Authorized to accept the list of monies totaling $36,515.09 received during the period of April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011 as a result of fundraising drives from various organizations and from personal contributions.
DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
E. Authorized to accept a gift of $335,000 from the Business Finance Authority of NH, Concord, NH.
#2 POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS:
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
A. Authorized a waiver of the list of classification decisions as detailed in letter dated July 28, 2011.
#3 TRAVEL REQUEST:
A. BANKING – Request permission for one (1) employee, Kevin Pinard, Bank Examiner, or his designee, to travel to Mountain View, CA for six (6) days from August 14, 2011 through August 19, 2011 to attend an out of state examination for compliance with State and Federal Statutes. A cash advance of $1,500.00 is requested for Kevin Pinard. Total Cost: $1,630.00. Source of Funds: 100% Other-Examination Fees. No Registration Fees.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#4 Authorized to retroactively amend a grant agreement in the amount of $300,000 with the City of Somersworth, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 5-24-10, item #1), to allow for finalization of rehabilitation work to be completed on Somersworth Housing Authority property, Charpentier Apartments, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2011 from June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#5 Authorized to award a grant to the City of Keene, in the amount of $500,000, for the purpose of assisting in site development to support 35 units of affordable housing. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#6 Authorized to amend a contract with the Town of Plymouth, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 9-22-10, item #9, in the amount of $468,267), to change the scope of services to allow for an increase to the direct support with an offsetting reduction in marketing/outreach efforts, for an advance payment amount not to exceed $268,267. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2013. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds – ARRA.
#7 Authorized to amend a contract with the City of Berlin, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-10, item #8, in the amount of $468,268), to change the scope of services to allow for an increase to the direct support with an offsetting reduction in marketing/outreach efforts, for an advance payment amount not to exceed $268,268. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2013. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds – ARRA.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#8 Authorized to nominate Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Mawson, Miramar, FL, for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.
#9 Authorized to nominate David A. Stevenson, Manchester, NH, for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#10 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Daniel St. Hilaire with regard to the financing of certain construction, renovation and equipment and the refinancing of certain outstanding indebtedness in connection with Penacook Assisted Living Facility, Inc., d/b/a John H. Whitaker Place, Penacook, NH.
#11 Authorized the Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management to retroactively amend a sole source contract with D&V Landscaping LLC, Belmont, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 11-17-10, item #33), for lawn care services at the Laconia Lakes Region Facility, by decreasing the price in the amount of $7,500 from $28,800 to $21,300. Effective May 12, 2011 through October 31, 2011. No Additional Funding.
#11A Authorized the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with Weaver Bros. Construction (originally approved by G&C on 5-25-11, item #14, for a total price not to exceed $700,000), to establish a contingency line for utility conflicts and other unknown subsurface conditions at the Bow Brook Drainage Improvement and Dolloff Building Drainage Improvement (Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park South), in the amount of $50,000 to $750,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Capital – General Funds.
#11B Authorized the request that $111,579,765 be lapsed from the Working Capital Warrant for the months of April, May, and June. (2)Further authorized the Working Capital Warrant for the month of July be amended to the new amount of $380,115,959 to cover payment of expenditures for the month, an increase of $5,115,959 from $375,000,000. (3)Further authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $400,000,000 to cover expenditures for the month of September.
#11C Authorized to enter into a contract with Lawson Software Americas Inc., St. Paul, MN, for the implementation services required to implement Enterprise Resource Planning Phase II modules including but not limited to Human Resources, payroll, Strategic Sourcing and Asset Management, at a cost not to exceed $3,877,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2013. 90% Capital General, 10% Capital Highway Funds.
STATE TREASURY
#12 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Sununu authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $118,847 and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $118,846.70 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
#13 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor St. Hilaire, seconded by Councilor Sununu authorized the request to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant to NH Fish and Game in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2012. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#14 Authorized to sub grant, and to accept and expend $50,000 from the 2009 ARRA, Victims of Crime Act to the Department of Justice for the purpose of continuing to enhance the adult sexual assault services and expanding the Sexual Assault Response Teams in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
#15 Authorized to enter into sub grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated July 28, 2011, in the total amount of $523,350, from the FFY 2009 ARRA Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA Funding.
#16 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to budget and expend a prior year end balance in the amount of $11,893.14 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Federal Fiscal Year 2008; Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Grant Program to be utilized in support of law enforcement efforts to reduce underage drinking in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#17 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to enter into sub grants with Head Start, Belknap-Merrimack CAP, in the amount of $36,000, from the Victims of Crime Act federal grant to fund programs providing direct services to victims of crime and training to direct service providers. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#18 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to enter into a sub grant with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, in the amount of $9,000 from a grant received from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, entitled “Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program”, to fund programs providing training services and strategic planning. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#19 NOT USED
#20 Authorized to reappoint Brian R. Graf as a Senior Assistant Attorney General at a salary of $92,027.52 for a five year term effective August 31, 2011 through August 31, 2016.
#21 Authorized to reappoint Janice K. Rundles as a Senior Assistant Attorney General at a salary of $85,499.96 for a five year term August 31, 2011 through August 31, 2016.
#22 Authorized to conduct four one-day trainings for the NH Network of Trauma Informed Mental Health Providers to be held at the NH Police Standards and Trainings Gregg Public Safety Academy in Littleton and will be broadcast live to the Police Standards and Training Facility in Concord, at a cost not to exceed $9,258. Effective retroactive to July 12, 2011 through October 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#23 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to conduct a daylong pre-conference Child Advocacy Center Summit for the county multidisciplinary child abuse investigative teams, scheduled for September 14, 2011, and a two-day advanced conference scheduled for September 15-16, 2011, entitled the Nineteenth Annual Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, to be held at the Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH, at a cost not to exceed $62,623.40. 43% Agency Income, 57% Federal Funds. (2)Further authorized to accept and expend registration fees for the conference, for a total amount not to exceed $27.000, to help defray the cost. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Agency Income. (3)Further authorized to enter into an agreement with JPA III Management Company Inc., for the purpose of providing necessary conference facilities and food services at the Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH, in an amount not to exceed $53,173.40. Effective upon G&C approval through September 16, 2011. 51% Agency Income, 49% Federal Funds.
#24 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated July 15, 2011, for the total amount of $208,515, from the Victims of Crime Act federal grant to fund programs providing direct services to victims of crime and training to direct services providers. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#25 Authorized to retroactively amend a sole source contract with National Medical Services, Willow Grove, PA, to continue to provide toxicology testing services for the State Medical Examiner, by increasing the price by $60,000 from $300,000 to $360,000, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2011 to October 31, 2011. 100% General Funds.
#26 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to enter into a subgrant with Community Council of Nashua, to support the Greater Nashua Supervised Visitation Center, in the amount of $35,000, from the Violence Against Women Act grant program for the purpose of providing services for women and children in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#27 Authorized to make a retroactive payment to Frank Thibeault, Grant Sidney and Matthew McCormack for a temporary upgrade. These were delayed in administrative processing and thus not processed in SFY 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#28 Authorized to enter into a contract with Capitol Alarm Systems Inc., Penacook, NH, for electrical fire alarms and sprinkler testing, repairs and maintenance at NHES’s offices statewide, in an amount not to exceed $17,650. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
#29 Authorized to expend available federal funds payable to the US Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), to reimburse VETS facilities and administrative support costs incurred in the operation of the VETS state office, for an estimated total of $72,000. Effective October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#30 Authorized to enter into a contract with Bob Ailes Roofing, Inc., St. Johnsbury, VT, for roof replacement services at NHES’s Conway local office building, in the amount of $40,825. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#31 Authorized to enter into a contract with RBS Citizens N.A., d/b/a Citizens Bank, Manchester, NH, to unemployment compensation trust fund banking services, in an amount up to $1,137,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 20, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
#32 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Eckhardt & Johnson Inc., Manchester, NH, for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning preventative maintenance and repairs at NHES’s two Concord offices, in the amount not to exceed $45,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#33 Authorized to amend a contract with Goldstar Blacktop Sealcoating, Belmont, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 9-22-10, item #78), in the available amount of $7,570 remaining from the original request amount of $11,957 for parking lot crack-filling, seal-coating and striping services at NHES Concord and Somersworth local offices, by extending the completion date to September 30, 2011 from June 30, 2011. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.
#33A Authorized to exercise an option to extend an agreement with Gerald Winn, Littleton, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 2-2-11, item #23A), in the amount of $3,000 for the continued operation of the Workers Assistance Center, Colebrook, NH, through February 28, 2012. (2)Further authorized to accept an in-kind donation from Gerald Winn in the form of a reduced monthly rental fee at an estimated value of $6,000 for the additional six month term. 100% Federal Funds.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#34 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor St. Hilaire authorized the request to establish the salary for the Department’s newly appointed Health Policy Analyst (Group FF) at Step 4 ($79,776). Effective retroactively upon appointment (July 6, 2011). 100% Insurance Assessment Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#35 Authorized the renewal option to contract with Correctional Eyecare Network Services Inc., d/b/a Troy Correctional Eyecare Network Services, East Greenbush, NY, (originally approved by G&C on 9-23-09, item #34), for the provision of Optometry & Optical Services, by increasing the amount by $122,167.20 from $122,167.20 to $244,344.40,. Effective September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2013. 100% General Funds.
#36 Authorized to enter into a contract with Cobb Hill Construction, Inc., d/b/a Cobb Hill Builders, Concord, NH, for the provision of construction and renovation services at the NH State Prison for Men, Concord, NH, for the Family Connections Center, in the amount of $23,980. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Inmate Recreation Funds.
#37 Authorized to amend a contract with Century Mechanical Inc., Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 9-9-09, item #34B), for the provision of HVAC Maintenance and Repair services to the Secure Psychiatric Unit, by increasing the amount by $50,000 from $102,440 to $152,440. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% General Funds.
BANKING DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#38 Authorized to continue membership and participation in the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, for an amount of $8,508.57. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 100% Other Funds.
#39 Authorized to continue membership and participation in the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, for an amount of $5,532. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 100% Other Funds.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#40 Authorized to continue membership and participation in the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, for an amount of $9,053. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 100% Other Funds (Utilities Assessments).
#41 Authorized to continue membership and participation in the National Regulatory Research Institute, for an amount of $17,250. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. 100% Other Funds (Utilities Assessments).
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#42 Authorized with Councilor Sununu abstaining, the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to renew a 2-year membership with White Mountain Attractions Association, Woodstock, NH, in the amount of $17,000 which includes advertisements, brochure distribution, brochure display, public relations and board representations for Cannon Mountain during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Ski Area Fund.
#43 Authorized the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Brian J. Barrett, Henniker, NH, for painting, siding and chimney restoration of the Franklin Pierce Homestead Historic Site, in the amount of $79,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
#44 Authorized the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Historic Sites to enter into a contract with Jeffery A. Thurston LLC, Concord, for the Covered Walkway Reconstruction at White Island Light Station, Isles of Shoals, Rye, NH, in the amount of $340,000. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2011. 100% Capital Funds.
#45 Authorized with Councilor Sununu abstaining, the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with William C. Wallace Prefab, Danbury, NH, for construction of the shell structure for the Brookside addition at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $44,286. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Ski Area Funds.
#46 Authorized with Councilor Sununu abstaining, the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with McGee Company Inc., Lancaster, NH, for installation of the heating system, the air handler unit, roof drains and all plumbing plus fixtures for the bathrooms located in the Brookside addition at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $15,500. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2011. 100% Ski Area Funds.
#47 Authorized the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with MTS Associates of Londonderry LLC, Hooksett, NH, for utility vehicle rentals for use within various parks, in the amount of $21,582. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2011 through October 28, 2011. 100% Park Funds.
#48 Authorized the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated July 20, 2011, in the total amount of $418,073.65 for their 2011/2012 in-state and out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#49 Authorized the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with JR Pepper Electric Inc., Chester, NH, for lighting replacement in the pavilion at Hampton Beach State Park, in the amount of $16,950. Effective upon G&C approval through September 2, 2011. 100% Park Funds.
#50 Authorized the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with Moosewood Ecological, Chesterfield, NH, for ecological services, in the amount of $13,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#51 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Office of Energy and Planning, Concord, NH, to provide monitoring and stewardship services of the State’s interest in privately owned conservation lands held by NHFG, in the amount of $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
#52 Authorized to purchase 38+/- acres in Enfield, NH, from the Verena R. Bohlen Trust, Karl E. Bohlen Trustee, for the amount of $82,500. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
#53 Authorized to amend a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, (originally approved by G&C on 11-19-08, item #87), for bobcat management-related research, by increasing the amount $21,850 from $226,245 to $248,095. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#54 Authorized to enter into a wildlife habitat improvement agreement with Mac’s Happy Acres of Plainfield, NH, for the management of 17.5 acres of agricultural land in the Town of Lebanon. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2021. No Funding.
#55 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Audubon Society of NH, Concord, NH, for the continuation of an urban wildlife education outreach effort from Amoskeag Fishways, in the amount of $11,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Other Funds (Conservation License Plates).
#56 Authorized to enter into a sole source cooperative project agreement with the University of NH, under the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement for Cooperative Projects between the State of NH and the University System of NH, to reconstruct Adams Point Road, Durham, NH, in the amount of $187,334. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 75% Federal, 25% Other (Statewide Public Boat Access).
#57 Authorized to enter into a sole source cooperative project agreement with the University of NH, under the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement for Cooperative Projects between the State of NH and the University System of NH, for continuation of the Extension Wildlife Conservation Program for a total of $314,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 92% Federal, 8% Conservation License Plate Funds.
#58 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Resource and Economic Development for the purpose of maintaining and updating the NH Natural Heritage rare species and exemplary natural community database and to assist with implementation of the NH Wildlife Action Plan, for a total of $96,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#58A Authorized with Councilor Sununu abstaining, to enter into a lease agreement with Ragged Mountain Pacific LLC, for the Danbury Bog Dam and the installation and operation of a waterline across a portion of the Danbury Bog Wildlife Management Area, totaling $63,750. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#59 Authorized to assign Ray Reimold to vehicle ID # ES 50, on a 24-hour, 7 days per week basis, to respond to oil and hazardous materials spills and complaints. (2)Further authorized to assign Alan Williams to vehicle ID # ES 30, on a 24-hour, 7 days per week basis, and permanently assigned to the Lake Francis-Murphy Dam.
#60 Authorized to enter into a contract with NH Water Works Association Inc., Concord, NH, to provide training classes for certified drinking water operators and contract services for NH’s Drinking Water Week Festival, in the amount of $109,500, with an advance payment in the amount of $54,750. (2)Further authorized to enter into a contract with New England Water Works Association Inc., Holliston, MA, to provide training classes for certified drinking water operators and contract services for NH’s Drinking Water Week Festival, in the amount of $66,500, with an advance payment in the amount of $33,250. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#61 Authorized to enter into a contract with GeoInsight Inc., Manchester, NH, to perform site investigations, Brownfields assessments, cleanup planning and remediation services at contaminated sites and Brownfields sites, in the amount of $1,985,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 71% Federal, 29% Other Funds (Hazardous Waste Cleanup, Gasoline Remediation & Elimination of Ethers and Oil Pollution Control).
#62 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Sununu, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and with Councilor St. Hilaire recusing himself, voted to table the request to enter into a contract with Eastmount Environmental Services LLC, Newburyport, MA, for emissions measurement testing of an internal combustion engine located at Meadowbrook Farms LLC, Gilford, NH, in an amount not to exceed $8,100. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2012. 100% Air Permit Fee Funds.
#63 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Woodard & Curran Environmental Services Inc., Portland, ME, (originally approved by G&C on 12-8-10, item #104), for the operation and maintenance of the groundwater treatment facility at the Keefe Environmental Services Superfund Site in Epping, by extending the completion date from August 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012 and increasing the amount by $148,396 from $4,676,310 to $4,824,706. 78% General, 22% Federal Funds.
#64 Authorized to amend a contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #48), to cover additional activities at the OK Tool/Salvage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the amount by $5,000 from $4,058,729 to $,4,063,729. 100% Federal Funds.
#65 Authorized to amend an agreement with Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Rochester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4-13-11, item #55), in support of the fluvial erosion hazard program, by extending the completion date to October 31, 2011 from August 31, 2011. No Additional Funding. 100% Other (Interagency Pass-Thru Federal) Funds.
#66 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Dover, to fund Household Hazardous Waste collection projects totaling $6,537. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.
#67 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Dr. Peter J. Thompson, Durham, NH, for bedrock geologic mapping services, in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#68 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Franklin, NH, to complete the Webster Lake – Lake Shore Drive Community Septic System Design and Design/Implementation of Lake Shore Drive Stormwater BMP Measurer project, in the amount of $70,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#69 Authorized to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the City of Franklin, NH, to conduct wetland restoration work, construct a stormwater treatment system, and protect land located adjacent to Webster Lake, in the amount of $113,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
#70 Authorized to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the Trust for Public Lands, Portland, ME, to protect 176 acres of land on the Oyster River in Durham, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
#71 Authorized to enter into a retroactive grant agreement with the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, to fund Household Hazardous Waste collection projects, totaling $10,637. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.
#72 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Portsmouth, to fund Household Hazardous Waste Collection projects, totaling $4,381. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.
#73 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Exeter, to fund Household Hazardous Waste Collection projects, totaling $5,645. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.
#74 Authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with W.C. Cressey and Sons Inc., Kennebunk, ME, to provide fuel operated heaters in school buses operating in seven NH counties, in an amount not to exceed $165,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#75 Authorized NH Department of Transportation’s request to repair existing rip rap slopes along roadway, replace guardrail, formalize the typical road section impacting tidal wetland and buffer zone in New Castle.
#76 Authorized Goodhue Hawkins Navy Yard LLC’s request to perform work within an existing marina providing 79 slips on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
#77 Authorized Thomas D. Bell’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
#78 Authorized Lake Shore Park Corporation’s request to dredge from within the entrance to a man made basin, and dredge within the man made basin, on Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford.
#78A Authorized the US Coast Guard’s request to perform work near the mouth of the Piscataqua River in New Castle.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Bureau
of Licensing and Certification
#79 Authorized to reclassify position #14664 Licensing and Evaluation Coordinator, salary grade 20, to Program Assistant II, salary grade 15. 78.06% Federal, 21.94% General Funds.
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#80 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to retroactively continue an increase in hourly rate by 30% for recruitment and retention purposes for the Pharmaceutical Service Specialist classification, position #12433 (originally approved by G&C on 8-16-09, item #118). Effective June 23, 2011 through May 27, 2013. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#81 Authorized the Bureau of Laboratory Services, Public Health Laboratories, to enter into a sole source agreement with DiaSorin Inc., Stillwater, MN, to provide repair and service for the ETI-MAX 3000 Microplate Analyzer, in an amount not to exceed $32,400. Effective upon G&C approval through thirty-six months. 100% General Funds.
Division of Family Assistance
#82 NOT USED
#83 Authorized to amend a sole source grant with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 9-22-10, item #165), as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families, by increasing the price by $487,624 from $1,045,360 to $1,532,984. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#83A Authorized to give retroactive reimbursement to Albert Willis, Employment Counselor Specialist, from SFY 2012 appropriations, $77.52 for travel expenses incurred from May 13, 2011 and May 26, 2011 which should have been paid from SFY 2011 funds. 53% Federal, 47% General Funds.
Division for Children, Youth and Families
#84 Authorized to retroactively amend an award for four grants for the provision of Title I programs, by increasing the amount by $40,828.25 from $357,569 to $398,397.25. Effective July 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Behavioral Health
#85 Authorized with Councilor St. Hilaire recusing himself, to make a one-time unencumbered payment in the amount of $1,202 to Attorney Steven P. Bunker, Concord, NH, for legal services provided in excess of his contract with the Bureau during SFY 2011 using SFY 2012 funds. 100% General Funds.
Disability Determination Unit
#86 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Herbert W. Crosby Jr., Ph.D., Concord, NH, to provide services as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer in an amount not to exceed $18,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
Bureau of Developmental Services
#87 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, the Bureau and the Office of Client and Legal Services to enter into an agreement with Scott Shepherd, Keene, NH, to provide complaint investigator services to conduct investigations of abuse, neglect, exploitations, and right violations, in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Other (Complaint Investigator Revenue) Funds.
#88 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Brain Injury Association of NH, Concord, NH, to support initiatives that increase the capacity to serve persons with brain injuries in the community in an amount not to exceed $783,042. (2)Further authorized to make a minimum advance payment of up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. Effective September 1, 2011 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2013. 87.37% General, 12.63% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
#89 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to enter into an agreement with Geovision Inc., d/b/a Geovision Communications, Watertown, MA, to utilize their technical expertise to host, maintain and support the alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention, intervention and treatment public awareness and best practice website, in an amount not to exceed $42,200. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
#90 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism, Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $18,105. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#91 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $32,512. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#92 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $41,534. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#93 Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Salvation Army, Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $39,351. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#94 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $286,254. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% General Funds.
#95 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Merrimack Valley Assistance Program, Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $121,562. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% General Funds.
#96 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Child and Family Services of NH, Manchester, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $275,434. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% General Funds.
#97 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism, Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $102,858. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% General Funds.
#98 Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Salvation Army, Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $118,922. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% General Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
#99 Authorized to increase the annual salary of Jodi F. Marshall, MD, Physician in Charge by $3,000 for being board certified in Psychiatry. 69.4% General, 30.6% Federal Funds.
BOARD OF BARBERING, COSMETOLOGY, AND
ESTHETICS
#100 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wheeler authorized the request to accept and place on file the annual report for FY 2010 and FY 2011.
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#101 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor St. Hilaire authorized the request to retroactively pay RTH Mechanical Services Inc., Brentwood, NH, for the installation of a water control valve at the Veterans Home in May of 2010. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#102 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to reclassify position #13230 Account Clerk III, labor grade 9, to Rehabilitation Technician, labor grade 12, in the Manchester Regional Vocational Rehabilitation Office. 100% Federal Funds.
#103 Authorized the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to enter into an agreement with the Governor’s Commission on Disability, Concord, NH, to house the Statewide Independent Living Council, in an amount not to exceed $83,955.55. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#104 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to secure the services of Community & School Partners LLC, Rye, NH, for the purpose of continued assistance with the Educator Information System, in an amount not to exceed $94,908. Effective September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012. 100% Teacher Credentialing Funds.
#105 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to enter into a contract with Elaine McNulty Knight, Exeter, NH, to provide assistance to NH schools and districts in creating the infrastructure and common understanding necessary to implement an RtI (Response to Intervention) system and provide professional development to NH educators, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
#106 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to enter into a contract with Data Driven Enterprises Inc., to conduct a program evaluation and quality assurance to evaluate the effectiveness of the program approval and monitoring systems, to ensure activities are carried out in an efficient manner, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through eight months. 100% Federal Funds.
#107 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to enter into a contract with Kim Stiles, Rumney, NH, to coordinate the NH Accessible Instructional Materials library, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#108 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, to contract with Creative Educational Consulting LLC, Hollis, NH, to provide technical assistance to districts regarding the implementation of the NH Preschool Outcome Measurement System, in an amount not to exceed $55,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#109 Authorized to utilize the services of the individuals as detailed in letter dated June 22, 2011, to conduct Special Education Impartial Due Process Hearings, State Board of Education Hearings, Vocational Rehabilitation Hearings, and Alternative Dispute Resolution sessions at an amount not to exceed $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 80% General, 20% Federal Funds.
MCAULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER
#110 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton, and with Councilor St. Hilaire recusing himself, authorized the request to retroactively amend a sole source contract with Edquist-Davis Exhibits Inc., Seattle, WA, (originally approved by G&C on 9-22-10, item #204), to create a project concept design for donor acknowledgement exhibit, finalize the design for this donor acknowledgement exhibit, create design documents, assist the Discovery Center in disseminating and RFP for exhibit fabrication, and assist in overseeing the fabrication and installation of the exhibit, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2010 to November 30, 2011. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#111 Authorized to reclassify position #41847 Systems Development Specialist IV, LG 26, to Administrator II, LG 29. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Agency Income (E911 Surcharge).
#112 Authorized the Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a lease with the Town of Salem, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 10-4-00, item #91), by increasing the price in an amount not to exceed $13,092, and by extending the end date from September 30, 2011 through March 31, 2012.
#113 Authorized the Division of State Police to exercise a retroactive renewal option to contract with Anvab Inc., d/b/a Concord Aviation Services, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 9-9-09, item #112E), to provide scheduled maintenance and inspection of the Cessna Aircraft, by increasing the amount from $60,000 to $74,000, an amount not to exceed $14,000. Effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. 81% Highway, 19% Turnpike Funds.
#114 Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a sole source contract with the NH Association of Broadcasters, Manchester, NH, for non-commercial sustaining announcements on emergency management and preparedness in the amount of $66,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 32% Federal, 57% Private & Local, 11% Fire & EMS Funds.
#115 Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Newbury, NH, for the reimbursement of project cost overruns associated with the project identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $10,324. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#116 Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Warner, NH, for the reimbursement of project cost overruns associated with the project identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $33,638. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
#117 Authorized to exercise a contract renewal option with Kalkomey Enterprises Inc., Dallas, TX, for on-line Boater Certification, upgrade the timer features and the 14 Day Temporary Certification test and to add an Event Management function, by increasing the amount by $40,000 from $540,700 to $580,700, and by extending the end date upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Revolving Funds.
#118 Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the Town of Epsom, and the Town of Kingston, for a total amount of $219,293 for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#119 Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the Towns of Danbury, Hill, and Stewartstown in a total amount of $15,000, for updating their local hazard mitigation plans. Effective upon G&C approval through September 9, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#120 Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of New Durham, NH, for a hazard mitigation project identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $19,091. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#121 Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Barnstead, NH, for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $15,355. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#122 Authorized the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Greenville, NH, for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards, for a total amount of $64,173. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#123 Authorized the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into a sole source agreement with Troxler Electronic Laboratories Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC, for the purposes of providing repair, calibration, maintenance, and services required to support the Department’s use of two Troxler 4140 Gyratory Compactors, totaling $12,900. Effective upon G&CJ approval through November 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#124 Authorized the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into a sole source agreement with Uretek USA Inc., Tomball, TX, to perform transportation research construction services, for a lump sum fee of $11,700. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#125 Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, for resurfacing 2.9 miles of roadways in District V and in Hillsborough and Merrimack counties, on the basis of a low bid of $610,282.50. (2)Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $61,028.25 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Betterment Funds.
#126 Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, for construction of three new reinforced concrete box culverts conveying Dalton Brook and local site runoff under NH 28 bypass and US 3, on the basis of a low bid of $4,444,622.65. (2)Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $444,462.27 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through May 17, 2013. 92% Federal, 8% Other municipal and private funds.
#127 Authorized the Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners $2,811,546.39 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from June 22, 2011 through July 18, 2011.
#128 Authorized the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.7+/- acre parcel of State owned land located on the easterly side of Bailey Road in the Town of Chichester directly to the abutter, Chuckster’s LLC, for $21,100, which includes an administrative fee of $1,100. Effective upon G&C approval.
#129 Authorized the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 1.36-acre parcel of State owned land improved with a single family residence in the Town of Windham to Erick Nickerson for $130,500 plus a $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further authorized to compensate Century 21 D’Amico and Munoz from the proceeds of the sale in the amount of $5,220. Effective upon G&C approval.
#130 Authorized the Bureau of Right of Way to sell an approximately six acre parcel of State owned land improved with a 2-story wood-frame New England-style single-family house with a detached two-car garage in Bath to Patricia Reilly Thorpe and Peter Thorpe for $42,160 which includes a $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&C approval.
#131 AMENDED - The Governor and Council authorized the Bureau of Right of Way to appoint a Commission for a hearing on an alteration to the US 3 Intersection with Industrial Park Drive in the Town of Franklin, with a suggested budget of $6,931.20, as amended: to replace commission member James Cailler, with Dick Lemieux.
#132 Authorized to exercise a contract renewal option with Eckhardt & Johnson Inc, Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 9-9-09, item #118), for plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning for services at the Bureau of Traffic facilities, in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Highway Funds.
#133 Authorized the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the Nashua Airport Authority, to acquire aviation easements in the approaches to Runway 14-32 at Boire Field, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $784,808. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2015. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
#134 Authorized the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into an agreement with the City of Concord to provide funding and services under the Federal Bridge Aid Program through a local project administration process, totaling $12,080,000. Effective upon G&C approval, for fiscal years 2012 and 2013. 100% Federal Funds.
#135 Authorized the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Manchester, NH, for the final design for the reconstruction and widening a 2.7 miles section of NH 12 in the Towns of Walpole and Charlestown, in the amount of $1,443,075.97. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.
#136 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, the Bureau of Rail and Transit to pay an amount not to exceed $17,800 to Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, Dover, NH, to provide a portion of the funds required to match Federal Transit Administration grant funds for bus acquisition. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% General Funds.
#137 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting no, the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Plaistow, NH, to assign responsibilities for work related to an extension of commuter rail service from Haverhill, MA to Plaistow.
#138 Authorized the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.533 acre parcel of State owned land improved with a single family residence in Salem to Jessica Lumb for $239,500 plus $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further authorized to compensate Better Home and Gardens / The Masiello Group from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $11,975 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.
#139 Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries, Belmont, NH, for pavement rehabilitation along 1.1 miles of US 3 in Pittsburg, on the basis of a single bid of $923,684.50. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Betterment Funds.
#140 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Construction’s summary of active projects that may require contingencies use report for the period through June 30, 2011.
#141 Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Surface Preparation Technologies Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA, for milling rumble strips in the shoulders at various locations within the State, on the basis of a single bid of $199,600. Effective upon G&C approval through November 18, 2011. 92% Federal, 8% Turnpike Funds.
#142 Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with C.L.H. & Son Inc., Auburn, ME, for the sliplining of twin 48” culverts on NH Route 116 at the Littleton-Bethlehem town line and the replacement of a 15” corrugated metal pipe on NH Route 16 in Bethlehem, on the basis of a low bid of $167,159.87. (2)Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $16,715.99 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
#143 Authorized the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Stoneham, MA, for on-call consulting, engineering, and construction inspection services for various painting projects for bridges and structures located throughout the State, for an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2014.
#144 Authorized the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with each of three consulting firms: (1)TUV Rheinland Industrial Solutions Inc., Caledonia, MI, for an amount not to exceed $500,000; (2)TRC Environmental Corporation, Export, PA, for an amount not to exceed $450,000; and (3)HRV Conformance Verification Associates Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, for an amount not to exceed $400,000, for on-call structural steel inspection services for the fabrication of bridges and structures. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2014.
#145 Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement resurfacing and guardrail improvements on 4.9 miles of US Route 3 from Interstate 93 in Franconia to the Gale River in Bethlehem, on the basis of a low bid of $1,950,906.43. (2)Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $97,545.32 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through July 27, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
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ITEM REMOVED FROM TABLE
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor St. Hilaire,
voted to remove item #86- which was tabled at the July 13, 2011 Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
#86 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Sununu voted to approve the request to enter into an agreement with Veteran Homestead Inc., Fitchburg, MA, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $19,766. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% General Funds.
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Next regular Governor and Executive Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at the Goodwin Community Health Center, Rochester, NH.
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned at 12:30 p.m.