GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, Cornish, NH
The Governor and Executive Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek,
accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, 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 accepted the following; with regret:
State
Board of Fire Control
(
Jeffrey
Brown, Seabrook Effective:
Special
Justice:
James
H. Leary, Amherst Effective:
Postsecondary
Education Commission
Hannah
M. McCarthy, Amherst Effective:
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and
Council confirmed the following:
(Airport
Authority)
Joseph
R. Alosa, Sr.,
Reappointment Term:
(Director
of State Cancer Registry)
Judith
R. Rees, PhD, Hanover Effective:
Succeeding:
Marguerite Stevens,
Betsy
Wilder, Keene Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Gerald
A. Smith, DMD, Bow Effective:
Succeeding:
Stephen Sewall, DDS,
(Architect)
Martin
Michaelis, Amherst Effective:
Reappointment Term:
(Public
Member)
Joel
Saren,
Succeeding:
Arthur Jillette,
Marta
E. Rodriguez,
Vacancy Term:
Nominated
by the NH Travel Council
(Camping)
Robert
A. Bradley, Epsom Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Daniel
Brown, MD,
Succeeding:
Suzanne Powell, MD,
(Expert
on railroad matters)
Wayne
Gagne,
Reappointment
Term:
(Business
and Industry)
Harvey
Hill,
Succeeding:
Carl Lindblade, Stow, ME Term:
(Chairman)
Lee
C. Nyquist, New
Vacancy Term:
(Legal
Profession)
Eric
G. Falkenham, Hopkinton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
(Religions
Community)
Richard
Shannon,
Succeeding:
David Lamarre-Vincent,
Nominated
by the NH Water Works Association
Theresa
Crawshaw, Tilton Effective:
Succeeding:
Bruce Lewis, Litchfield Term:
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
(Practicing
Physician)
Robert
Hickey, M.D.,
Succeeding:
Robert McLellan, M.D. Stratham (resigned) Term:
Joanne
Fadale Wagner,
Reappointment Term:
(NH
Lung Association)
Diane
Smogor,
Vacancy Term:
Pierre
O. Caron, Bedford Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Succeeding:
David J. Rogers, Hooksett (resigned) Term:
Marc
W. Morin, Bow Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
(Public
Member)
Richard
A. Bernard,
Reappointment Term:
John
DeSilva, Bow Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Succeeding:
Jeffrey Brown, Seabrook (resigned) Term:
Cynthia
M. Rogers,
Reappointment Term:
Thomas
R. Horgan, Amherst Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Deanna
S. Howard, Etna Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Gregory
M. Dickinson, Gilford Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Edward
M. Gordon,
Vacancy Term:
Until 70 years of age
Nominated
by the
(Member
of Planning Board)
Frederic
Murphy, Hillsborough Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Frances
M. Wiggin (d), Bedford Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
(On
recommendation of NH College and University Council)
(Representing
Saint Anselm College)
Jonathan
DeFelice,
Reappointment Term:
(Representing
a college not a member of the NH College and University Council)
Ronald
P. Murro,
Reappointment Term:
(On
recommendation of NH College and University Council)
(Representing
William
A. Nevious,
Succeeding:
Hannah M. McCarthy,
Thomas
E. Wilhelmsen, Jr., Hollis Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
John
H. Jacobsmeyer, Jr., Northwood Effective:
Upon Confirmation
Reappointment Term:
(Disabled
American Veterans)
Junious
B. Owens,
Succeeding:
Joseph B. Vitale, Westmoreland Term: March 1, 2010
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#1 Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source agreement with North Country Council, Inc.,
#2 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek
voting no, to conduct a one day
conference on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at The Mountain Club on Loon Unit
Owners Association dba The Mountain Club on Loon –
Resort, Spa & Conference Center to provide training to local land use board
members, for an amount not to exceed $6,506.
(2)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees for the
above referenced conference, to help to defray the costs of the
conference. (3)Further
Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Mountain Club on Loon – Resort,
#3 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek
voting no, to enter into an
agreement with Jeffrey H. Taylor & Associates, Inc.,
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
#3A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to reclassify position
#19195, Computer Operator III, labor grade 16, salary $26,306.50, to a Human
Resources Technician, labor grade 17, salary $27,417.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#4 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program, to amend an agreement with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #5), for the purpose of
assisting the Keene Housing Authority in the development of the Stone Arch
Village workforce housing project by changing the end date from June 30, 2006
to December 31, 2006 and increasing the price limitation by $500,000 for a new
total of $980,000. Effective
upon G&C approval.
#5 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program, to amend an agreement with the Town of Antrim, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #3), for the purpose of assisting Antrim
Girls’ Shelter in the renovation and expansion of the existing facility by
extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007 and
increasing the price limitation by $350,000 for a new total of $700,000. Effective upon G&C
approval.
#6 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program, to
enter into an agreement with the City of Claremont, NH, for the purpose of
acquisition and rehabilitation of the Oscar Brown Block, in the amount of
$211,806. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#7 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the City of
Berlin, NH to study the feasibility of expanding Coos County Family Health
Services, in the amount of $12,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#8 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Plymouth, NH, for the purpose of evaluating infrastructure improvements in the
area of
#9 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program, to enter into an agreement with the City of Berlin, Berlin, NH, for
the purpose of preparing the site to construct affordable elderly housing and
retail/commercial space in Downtown Berlin, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#10 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program, to enter into an agreement with the Town of Plymouth, NH, for the
purpose of assisting in the expansion of a private company, in the amount of
$440,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#11 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the Town of Newmarket, NH, to extend the municipal sewer to an
affordable housing project, in the amount of $408,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#12 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program, to enter into an agreement with the
#13 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the City of
Concord, NH, to rehabilitate at least 30 residential housing units occupied by
low and moderate income households, in the amount of $496,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#14 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek
voting no, under the Community
Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Merrimack, NH, to assist a private business, as part of the financing for their
expansion costs at their facility in
#15 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Hinsdale, NH, for the purpose of replacing the existing sewer main along
#16 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program, to enter into an agreement with the
#17 Authorized under the Community
Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the City of
Concord, NH, to address the health and safety issue, in the amount of $80,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#18 Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant
program, to enter into an agreement with the
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#19 Authorized Diane L. Smith,
#20 Authorized Justin T. Chumak,
#21 Authorized Kristin J. Skinner,
#22 Authorized Andrew C. Anderson,
#23 Authorized Charles A. Hackett,
#24 Authorized John J. Czachor,
#25 Authorized William F. Burns II,
#26 Authorized Richard J.
#27 Authorized Raymond R. Valas, Bow, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#28 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Connecticut
General Life Insurance dba Cigna Health Care,
#29 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and
Findings of Councilor Raymond S. Burton with regard to the renovation of
certain facilities, the purchase of certain equipment and the refinancing of
existing debt in connection with
#30 Authorized to pay the National Association of State Budget
Officers,
#31 Authorized an annual salary step increase for Sheri L. Rockburn from Grade HH, Step 3 (Salary $77,327) to Grade HH, Step 4 (Salary $81,622) effective August 18, 2005.
#32 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2005 during the month of June.
#33 Authorized in conformance with the G&C action of January 6, 2005, the agency transfers, as detailed in letter dated July 1, 2005, that were Authorized for the month of June.
#34 Authorized to accept and place on file a report containing
a list of vendors that agencies have contracted with for the period of
#35 Authorized Bureau of General Services to contract with Pelmac Industries, Inc.,
#36 Authorized Bureau of General Services to contract with Casella Waste Management Inc., White River Junction, VT,
for solid waste collection and removal services, for a total amount not to
exceed $14,610.70. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#37 Authorized Bureau of General Services, to contract with
York International Corporation, Norwood, MA, for maintenance and service of
HVAC mechanical equipment at the Health & Human Services building, Concord,
NH, for an amount not to exceed $32,670.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#38 Authorized to enter into a contract with The Jordan
Institute, Inc.,
#39 Authorized to amend a current contract with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, NJ, (previously approved by G&C on 10-23-02, item #19), for wireless cellular services, by extending the contract from August 18, 2005 to February 17, 2006.
#40 Authorized to amend a contract with United States Cellular Operating Company of Manchester-Nashua, Incorporated, Bedford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-02, item #37A), for wireless cellular services, by extending the contract from August 18, 2005 to February 17, 2006.
#41 Authorized to amend a contract with Verizon
New England dba Verizon NH,
Boston MA, (previously approved by G&C on 9-4-02, item #33A, amended on
11-10-04, item #14), for communications network services, by decreasing the per
minute toll charge rates from $.052 per minute to $.036 per minute, saving the
State an estimated total of $380,000 over the remaining 26 months of the
contract. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#42 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with
Cheshire County, Keene, NH, covering office and courtroom space in Keene, NH,
for the amount of $753,414.48. Effective
#43 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the
Town of Goffstown, NH, for office and courtroom space in Goffstown, NH, for the
amount of $34,316.28. Effective
NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
#44 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli authorized the request to accept and place on file the Pesticides Training Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004.
STATE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#45 Authorized to enter into a grant with the Town of
#46 Authorized to enter into a grant with the City of
#47 Authorized to enter into a grant with the Rockingham County
Conservation District to construct an all weather horse paddock to NH
conditions in order to create a standard practice to be used for cost share
programs, in the amount of $20,900. Effective upon G&C approval through
#48 Authorized to enter into a grant with the Town of
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#49 Authorized Division of Arts to award Operating Grants
totaling $39,375 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated
#50 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Bromelkamp
Company,
#51 Authorized Division of Historical Resources, to award a
Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Jaffrey, for
the project “Jaffrey Center Walking Tour and History” in the amount of
$6,169. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#52 Authorized Division of Historical
Resources to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the
City of
#53 Authorized Division of Historical
Resources to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the
Town of
#54 Authorized Division of Historical
Resources to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the
Town of
#55 Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a
Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the City of Somersworth,
for the project “Training and Technical Assistance” in the amount of
$6,775. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#56 Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a
Preservation Grant to the NH Preservation Alliance, Concord, NH, in the amount
of $10,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#57 Authorized to set the salary of Mr.
Brad Jacobson for appointment to the position of Deputy State Treasurer at step
4, group GG ($74,861), effective
#58 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $37,112.50 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#59 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Program Innovations Inc.,
#60 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to deny the petition of Jarrod Sanville Tirrell requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Theft by UnAuthorized Taking. Mr. Tirrell is eligible for an annulment.
#61 DENIED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to deny the petition of Gary W. Howard requesting a pardon hearing for the offenses of Second Degree Assault and Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault (5 counts). Mr. Howard is not eligible for an annulment.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#62 Authorized to amend a contract with Community Improvement Associates, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item # N), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Sullivan County, by increasing the price limitation by $336,000 from $336,000 to $672,000, and by extending the end date retroactive from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#63 Authorized to amend a contract with Southern NH Services, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item #O), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Southern Hillsborough County, by increasing the price limitation by $169,399.92 from $169,399.92 to $338,799.84, and by extending the end date retroactive to June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#64 Authorized to amend a contract with the Strafford County Commissioners, Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item #P), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Strafford County, by increasing the price limitation by $124,800 from $124,800 to $249,600, and by extending the end date retroactive to June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#65 Authorized to amend a contract with Southern NH Services, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item #R), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Northern Hillsborough County, by increasing the price limitation by $331,600.08 from $331,600.08 to $663,200.16, and by extending the end date retroactive to June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#66 Authorized to amend a contract with Community Improvement Associates, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item #M), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Cheshire County, by increasing the price limitation by $264,000 from $264,000 to $528,000, and by extending the end date retroactive to June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#67 Authorized to amend a contract with the Merrimack County Department of Corrections, Boscawen, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item #T), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Merrimack County, by increasing the price limitation by $147,400.08 from $147,400.08 to $294,800.16, and by extending the end date retroactive to June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
#68 Authorized to amend a contract with Volunteers of America, Brunswick, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item #L), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Grafton County, by increasing the price limitation by $165,600 from $165,600 to $331,200, and by extending the end date retroactive to June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.
PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION
#69 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin,
seconded by Councilor Spualding authorized the
request to revise the salaries of its Commission Veterinarians; Greyhound,
Harness and Thoroughbred appointed to serve at the various racetracks, as
detailed in letter dated July 14, 2005.
Effective
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#70 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the
request to grant an annual salary increment to Roger A. Sevigny,
Commissioner, effective
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#71 Authorized to enter into a retroactive amended service agreement with Waste Management of NH, Inc., (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-02, item #70), for trash removal services at NHES’s in Claremont, Concord, Manchester, Laconia, Portsmouth, Nashua, Salem and Somersworth, NH, by increasing the amount by $2,000 from $15,299 to $17,299. 100% Federal Funds.
#72 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Pelmac Industries, Inc., for fire alarm equipment and
sprinkler electrical testing and repairs at NHES’s
offices statewide, for a total price not to exceed $55,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
BANKING DEPARTMENT
#73 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to
accept and place on file the Annual Report for calendar year ending
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#74 Authorized to accept a donation for two tradeshows from PSNH
valued at $14,640. The two tradeshow are
the Roundtable in the Desert Conference in
#75 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept and expend donations totaling $1,400 received for the State Park Memorial Benches program. (2)Further Authorized to budget donations totaling $1,926.12 that were previously accepted by the G&C.
#76 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement for the Weather Channel and SnoCountry Ski Conditions reports and pay annual membership dues with the New England Ski Areas Council, Lebanon, NH, for the 2005/2006 ski season in the amount of $8,596.92. 100% Other Funds.
#77 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to renew a
contract with Holmes Lewis Inc., Concord, NH, for advertising and promotion
services, involving broadcast and print media and literature design and
production for Cannon Mountain in the amount of $400,000. Effective retroactive to
#78 Authorized Division of Travel and
Tourism Development to award a grant to New London Lakes Sunapee Region Chamber
of Commerce under the Joint Promotional Program in the amount of $10,900 for
Visit the Lake Sunapee Region marketing project. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#79 Authorized Division of Travel and
Tourism Development to award grants, as detailed in letter dated
#80 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism
Development to award grants, as detailed in letter dated
#80A Confirm telephone poll of the Executive Council held July 19,
2005 to remove and approve item No.54 from the table on a vote of Councilor
Burton – no contact; Councilor Spaulding – yes; Councilor Griffin – yes;
Councilor Wieczorek – yes; and Councilor Pignatelli - yes.
This item Authorizeds the Division of Travel
and Tourism Development to exercise a one year renewal contract with Rumbletree Inc.,
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#81 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to accept and expend $23,250 in
federal funds for use in upgrading forage fish assessment equipment. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#82 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a contract with
Richard D. Bartlett & Associates, LLC,
#83 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a contract with
Carrie Pilkenton and Hope A. Goutremont
dba H&C Commercial Cleaning,
#84 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a memorandum of understanding
with the NH Lakes Association, for a volunteer “
#85 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a retroactive memorandum of agreement
with the Department of Resources and Economic Development for the continuation
of the cooperative program of upland habitat improvement on state managed
lands. Effective
#86 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a retroactive Cooperative Project
Agreement with the
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#87 Authorized the payment of moving expenses in an amount not
to exceed $2,500 for professional moving and personal travel costs to relocate
Ms. Beth Lambert from
#88 Authorized to pay membership dues to the Coastal States
Organization,
#89 Authorized to pay SFY 2006 membership dues to the
Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators,
#90 Authorized to expend $13,399 for annual dues toward the operating expenses of the New England Interstat