GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                The Student Conservation Association, Charlestown, NH

                                                                                August 22, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

 

 

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

 

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The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, accepted the minutes of July 18, 2007 as amended as follows:

 

Tabled Item #29 from the June 27, 2007 meeting:

                                               

                                                ADJUTANT GENERAL

#29       The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, and further on a roll call vote of: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea – yes, Councilor Hollingworthno, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, Councilor Pignatellino, voted to approve the request to enter into an agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., of Portland, ME to provide security services at the State Military Reservation in Concord, NH during the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010 with the option for two one-year renewals, in the amount of $786,843.30 per year for a total cost of $2,360,529.90.  A contingency is included in the contract amount.  100% Federal Funds.

 

Councilor Hollingworth voted no on this item and submitted the following comments:  My no vote is not against providing security; however, I do not believe Securitas Security Services USA Inc is the most qualified and they had the highest cost to carry out the $2,360,529.90 contract.  Several correspondence I received informed me that the company and comments recorded for bids was not recorded as stated, and one company that bid on the contract charged that they did not receive the total bid package which resulted in a lowering of their score.  I believe we need the most qualified security and a process that is open and fair to find the most qualified security company.

 

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The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the July 18, 2007 meeting

 

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

 

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The Governor and Executive Council swore into office the following Representative-elect:

 

Rockingham District 14 (Kensington, Seabrook, South Hampton, Hampton Falls)

James B. Webber, d, Kensington (5 Wild Pasture Rd) 03833

 

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The Governor and Council, on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli, voted to set the date for a special election for state representative in Rockingham County District No.10 (Brentwood).

 

The filing period will begin on August 27, 2007 and end on September 4, 2007.  The primary election will be October 9, 2007.  The special election will be November 13, 2007.

 

 

RESIGNATIONS

The Governor and Council, with regret, accepted the following

 

Air Resources Council

Steam Power Generating Industry

John MacDonald, Amherst                                                                                Effective:  August 1, 2007

 

Education and Training Officer: Division of Personnel

Monika A. Bissell, Plymouth                                                                             Effective:  August 3, 2007

 

Commissioner: Department of Health and Human Services

John A. Stephen, Manchester                                                                           Effective:  August 14, 2007

 

Marital Mediator Certification Board

(Public Member)

Donald Dickey, West Lebanon                                                                         Effective:  August 22, 2007

 

Pre-Engineering Technology Advisory Council

(Public Member)

Brenda Quinn, Manchester                                                                                Effective:  August 22, 2007

 

Volunteer NH Board of Directors

(Local Government)

Robert J. Landman, North Hampton                                                                 Effective:  August 22, 2007

 

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

 

State Committee on Aging

(Hillsborough County)

Rhona Charbonneau, (r), Hudson                                                                     Effective:  August 22, 2007

Succeeding: Robert H. Montgomery (i), Goffstown (reached term limit) Term:  June 24, 2010

 

State Committee on Aging

(Rockingham County)

Alfreda A. Smith, (d), Salem                                                                               Effective:  August 22, 2007

Succeeding:  Robert Forsing (r), Raymond (reached term limit)   Term:  June 24, 2010

 

Boxing & Wrestling Commission

Rudolph E. Urban, Berlin                                                                                    Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 15, 2010

 

Division of Children, Youth & Families Advisory Board

(Rockingham County)

Bruce Boley, Portsmouth                                                                                    Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2010

 

Compensation Appeals Board

(Attorney)

Thomas G. Cooper, Concord                                                                              Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 18, 2010

 

Compensation Appeals Board

(Employer/Insurer)

Ronald E. Ludwig, Manchester                                                                         Effective:  August 22, 2007

Succeeding: James T. Keefe, Portsmouth (resigned)                                     Term:  February 13, 2009

 

State Conservation Committee

(Rockingham/Strafford County)

James S. Raynes, Rye                                                                                          Effective:  August 22, 2007

Succeeding:  Eileen Miller, Lee                                                                          Term:  August 1, 2011

 

Board of Engineers

Lee F. Carroll, Gorham                                                                                         Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 21, 2012

 

Enhanced 911 Commission

Nominated by the New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs

Douglas M. Aiken, Moultonborough                                                              Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 8, 2010

 

State Library Advisory Council

Stephen M. Kennedy, (r), Concord                                                                   Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 26, 2010

 

Department of Justice: Chief Medical Examiner

Nominated by the Attorney General

Thomas A. Andrew, Contoocook                                                                     Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 20, 2012

Salary: QQ Step 5:  $131,174.64

 

Midwifery Council

(Pediatrician)

Daniel J. Brown, Portsmouth                                                                              Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 9, 2011

 

New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board

(Knowledgeable in Auto Mechanics)

Robert N. Stephen, Franklin                                                                               Effective:  August 28, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 28, 2010

 

Board of Optometry

Keith A. Emery, Derry                                                                                         Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2012

 

Passenger Tramway Safety Board

(Public Member)

Stanley Judge, Shelburne                                                                                   Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  June 20, 2011

 

New Hampshire Real Estate Commission

Daniel S. Jones, North Conway                                                                         Effective:  August 22, 2007

Succeeding:  Arthur Slattery, Amherst (resigned)                                         Term:  September 15, 2009

 

New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees

(Nominated by the NH Education Association)

Samuel J. Giarrusso, Amherst                                                                            Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2009

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Stefany A. Shaheen, Portsmouth                                                                      Effective:  August 27, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 27, 2010

 

Advisory Council on Worker’s Compensation

(Rep of Insurance Interests of Commercial Worker’s Compensation Carriers)

Margaret M. Crouch, Bedford                                                                           Effective:  August 22, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  June 13, 2010

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

Adult Parole Board

Pierre J. Morin, Berlin                                                                                          Effective: September 29, 2007

Succeeding:  Amy Vorenberg, Concord (reached term limit)                        Term:  September 29, 2012

 

State Committee on Aging

(Merrimack County)

Stephen Gorin, (d), Canterbury                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Sean Lyon (i), Springfield                                                           Term:  June 24, 2010

 

State Committee on Aging

(Hillsborough County)

Barbara A. Salvatore, (d), Bedford                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Kenneth Brooks (i), Bedford                                                      Term:  June 24, 2010

 

Agricultural Advisory Board

(Belknap County)

Andrew Howe, Gilford                                                                                        Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Charles Moulton, New Hampton                                               Term:  August 18, 2012

 

Air Resources Council

(Steam, Power Generating Industry)

William H. Smagula, Bedford                                                                             Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  John MacDonald, Amherst (resigned)                                     Term:  October 24, 2009

 

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries

G. Ritchie White, Rye                                                                                          Effective:  September 24, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  September 24, 2010

 

Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board

(Hillsborough County)

Nominated by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services

Sandra D. Hogan, Nashua                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  July 1, 2009

 

Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board

(Strafford County)

Nominated by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services

Beth Setear, Dover                                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2010

 

Board of Chiropractic Examiners

John D. Boyden II, Bedford                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 24, 2012

 

Board of Chiropractic Examiners

W. Keith Parrish, Gilford                                                                                     Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Kevin S. Moriarty, Nashua (reached term limit)                      Term:  August 24, 2012

 

Community College System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees

(Community Service Sector)

William A. Marcello, Keene                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  June 30, 2008

 

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire

Roberta J. Berner, Lebanon                                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  Serves at G&C pleasure

 

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire

Kelly A. Clark, Webster                                                                                      Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  Serves at G&C pleasure

 

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire

Sonke Dornblut, Newmarket                                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  Serves at G&C pleasure

 

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire

Beverly Raymond, Berlin                                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  Serves at G&C pleasure

 

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire

Fred Roberge, Manchester                                                                                 Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  Serves at G&C pleasure

 

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire

Clyde E. Terry, Concord                                                                                     Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  Serves at G&C pleasure

 

Compensation Appeals Board

(Labor)

Dennis E. E. Adams, Deerfield                                                                           Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  February 9, 2009

 

Education & Training Officer:  Division of Personnel

Nominated by the Director of Personnel

Dennis T. Martino, Hopkinton                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Monika A. Bissell, Plymouth (resigned)                                   Term:  March 22, 2009

Salary:  DD Step 4 $64,486

 

State Board of Fire Control

(Propane Gas Distribution)

Brian B. Boudreau, Rochester                                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  September 2, 2012

 

State Board of Fire Control

(Insurance)

William L. Mead, Sr. , Franconia                                                                        Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Donna W. Knighton, Lisbon                                                      Term:  July 8, 2012

 

Fire Standards and Training Commission

Nominated by the New Hampshire Municipal Association

R. Gary Stenhouse, Rochester                                                                           Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Peter Russell, Meredith                                                               Term:  November 16, 2009

 

New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority

Mary W. McLaughlin, Bedford                                                                         Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  June 30, 2012

 

Acting Commissioner: Department of Health and Human Services

Nicholas A Toumpas, Rye                                                                                 Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  Serves at G&C pleasure

Salary:  MM: $108,990

 

Health Services Planning and Review Board

Nominated by the New Hampshire Health Care Association

Scott M. Wojtkiewicz, Bedford                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  April 19, 2010

 

Lakes Management Advisory Committee

(Member Representing Science Community)

James F. Haney, Milton                                                                                      Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 22, 2010

 

New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority

(Natural Resources)

Jack R. Bronnenberg, Strafford                                                                          Effective:  September 6, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  September 6, 2011

 

Board of Landscape Architects

Roberta N. Woodburn, Durham                                                                        Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 23, 2012

 

Occupational Therapy Governing Board

(Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)

Roberta A. Daw, Sunapee                                                                                  Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  March 4, 2010

 

Pari-Mutuel Commission

Anthony B. Urban, Berlin                                                                                   Effective:  September 24, 2007

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  September 24, 2010

 

Board of Registration of Podiatrists

(Public Member)

Stephanie Caldon, Tilton                                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 4, 2012

 

Board of Registration of Podiatrists

James H. Dolan, North Hampton                                                                       Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Hal B. Goolman, Lancaster                                                          Term:  April 27, 2009

 

Board of Registration of Podiatrists

Kenneth R. Limburg, New London                                                                   Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 25, 2012

 

Police Commission

Thomas J. Pappas, (d), Nashua                                                                         Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Robert E. Valade, Nashua                                                           Term:  September 1, 2010

 

Pre-Engineering Technology Advisory Council

(Public Member)

Jennifer Ng, Merrimack                                                                                       Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Brenda Quinn, Manchester (resigned)                                     Term:  September 4, 2008

 

Real Estate Appraisers Board

(Certified Residential Appraiser)

Kristen A. Eldridge, Meredith                                                                            Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 12, 2010

 

New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees

(New Hampshire Local Government Center)

Keith R. Hickey, Bedford                                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  2 yrs from confirmation

 

Rivers Management Advisory Committee

(Representative of a local river management advisory committee)

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services

Kathryn P. Nelson, Nashua                                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  3 yrs from confirmation

 

Department of Transportation: Director of the Division of Aeronautics, Rail and Transit

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation

Jack W. Ferns, Loudon                                                                                       Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 20, 2010

Salary:  FF Max $75,857

 

Department of Transportation: Director of Project Development

Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation

William J. Cass, Laconia                                                                                     Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  James A. Moore, Bow                                                                 Term:  February 18, 2011

Salary:  Group II Step 3 $80,399

 

 

                                BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1            The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea – yes, Councilor Hollingworth – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for The Student Conservation Association, Inc. located in Charlestown, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-I:9 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

 

 

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ONAUGUST 22, 2007

THE STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION,

CHARLESTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

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                  At 10:25 a.m. the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the financing of a commercial facility project by the Business Finance Authority (“Authority”) for The Student Conservation Association, Inc. and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced.  He said that he and the members of the Council had received the written recommendation of the Authority and other documentation and information with respect to the project.  The Governor said that the meeting would then hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject.  Jack Donovan, Executive Director of the Authority, briefly explained the project, emphasized that the credit of the State was not involved and explained that a public hearing had been held in Concord, the State capital, earlier that morning in compliance with Federal law and that no one had attended.  The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; [there being none], Councilor Burton introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING OF A COMMERCIAL FACILITY BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC. IN CHARLESTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Shea.  After discussion of the resolution, the Governor called for a vote on the motion.  Those voting in favor were: the Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Shea, Councilor Hollingworth, Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and those voting against were Councilor(s):  None.  The Governor declared that the resolution was passed.

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A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,600,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE A COMMERCIAL FACILITY FOR THE STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC.

IN CHARLESTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and a determination under RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the financing of a commercial facility for The Student Conservation Association, Inc. (the "Borrower"), in Charlestown, New Hampshire, by the Authority’s issuance of up to $2,600,000 in revenue bonds (the "Bonds") under RSA 162-I:1 et <