GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, Cornish, NH

August 3, 2005 10:00 a.m.

 

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

 

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek,

accepted the minutes of July 13, 2005.

 

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 July 13, 2005 meeting. 

 

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

(Forest Fire Warden)

Jeffrey Brown, Seabrook                                                                                     Effective: August 3, 2005

 

Special Justice: Nashua District Court

James H. Leary, Amherst                                                                                    Effective: August 3, 2005

 

Postsecondary Education Commission

Hannah M. McCarthy, Amherst                                                                        Effective: July 1, 2005

 

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

 

Aviation Users Advisory Board

(Airport Authority)

Joseph R. Alosa, Sr., Concord                                                                           Effective: August 3, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: July 25, 2009

 

Advisory Panel on Cancer & Chronic Disease

(Director of State Cancer Registry)

Judith R. Rees, PhD, Hanover                                                                            Effective: August 3, 2005

Succeeding: Marguerite Stevens, Claremont                                                  Term: December 6, 2007

 

Division for Children, Youth, and Families Advisory Board

Betsy Wilder, Keene                                                                                           Effective: August 3, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: July 1, 2008

 

Board of Dental Examiners

Gerald A. Smith, DMD, Bow                                                                              Effective: August 3, 2005

Succeeding: Stephen Sewall, DDS, Greenland (reached term limit)             Term: July 15, 2010

 

State Board of Fire Control

(Architect)

Martin Michaelis, Amherst                                                                                Effective: August 3, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: July 8, 2010

 

Board of Hearing Care Providers

(Public Member)

Joel Saren, East Hampstead                                                                               Effective: August 3, 2005

Succeeding: Arthur Jillette, Goshen (reached term limit)                               Term: April 23, 2007

 

NH Commission for Human Rights

Marta E. Rodriguez, Nashua                                                                              Effective: August 3, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: November 1, 2006

 

Joint Promotional Screening Committee

Nominated by the NH Travel Council

(Camping)

Robert A. Bradley, Epsom                                                                                  Effective: August 3, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: July 13, 2008

 

Midwifery Council

Daniel Brown, MD, Portsmouth                                                                        Effective: August 3, 2005

Succeeding: Suzanne Powell, MD, Nashua                                                     Term: August 9, 2007

 

Railroad Appeals Board

(Expert on railroad matters)

Wayne Gagne, Nashua                                                                                       Effective: August 3, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: May 7, 2008

 

Regional Community Technical Colleges Board of Trustees

(Business and Industry)

Harvey Hill, Charlestown                                                                                    Effective: August 3, 2005

Succeeding: Carl Lindblade, Stow, ME                                                            Term: February 17, 2009

 

Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation

(Chairman)

Lee C. Nyquist, New Boston                                                                              Effective: August 3, 2005

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: March 26, 2008

 

Transportation Appeals Board

(Legal Profession)

Eric G. Falkenham, Hopkinton                                                                            Effective: August 3, 2005

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: May 7, 2008

 

Volunteer NH Board of Directors

(Religions Community)

Richard Shannon, Manchester                                                                          Effective: August 3, 2005

Succeeding: David Lamarre-Vincent, Concord                                               Term: October 10, 2008

 

Water Treatment Plant Advisory Committee

Nominated by the NH Water Works Association

Theresa Crawshaw, Tilton                                                                                  Effective: August 3, 2005

Succeeding: Bruce Lewis, Litchfield                                                                 Term: June 25, 2009

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

Air Resources Council

(Practicing Physician)

Robert Hickey, M.D., New Castle                                                                      Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Robert McLellan, M.D. Stratham (resigned)                             Term: October 24, 2006

 

Advisory Panel on Cancer and Chronic Disease

Joanne Fadale Wagner, Concord                                                                      Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: March 6, 2008

 

Advisory Panel on Cancer and Chronic Disease

(NH Lung Association)

Diane Smogor, Manchester                                                                                Effective: Upon Confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: December 3, 2005

 

Compensation Appeals Board

Pierre O. Caron, Bedford                                                                                     Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: David J. Rogers, Hooksett (resigned)                                        Term: September 16, 2008

 

Board of Engineers

Marc W. Morin, Bow                                                                                          Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: August 21, 2010

 

Enhanced 911 Commission

(Public Member)

Richard A. Bernard, Durham                                                                              Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: July 22, 2008

 

State Board of Fire Control

John DeSilva, Bow                                                                                               Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Jeffrey Brown, Seabrook (resigned)                                           Term: September 27, 2009

 

Board of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers

Cynthia M. Rogers, Bristol                                                                                 Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: June 13, 2010

 

NH Health and Education Facilities Authority

Thomas R. Horgan, Amherst                                                                             Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: June 30, 2010

 

NH Health and Education Facilities Authority

Deanna S. Howard, Etna                                                                                     Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: June 30, 2010

 

NH Housing Finance Authority

Gregory M. Dickinson, Gilford                                                                           Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: July 1, 2010

 

Justice: Franklin District Court

Edward M. Gordon, Bristol                                                                                 Effective: Upon Confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term: Until 70 years of age

 

Lakes Management Advisory Committee

Nominated by the Local Government Center

(Member of Planning Board)

Frederic Murphy, Hillsborough                                                                         Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: August 1, 2008

 

State Library Advisory Council

Frances M. Wiggin (d), Bedford                                                                       Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: July 26, 2008

 

Postsecondary Education Commission

(On recommendation of NH College and University Council)

(Representing Saint Anselm College)

Jonathan DeFelice, Manchester                                                                        Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: June 30, 2010

 

Postsecondary Education Commission

(Representing a college not a member of the NH College and University Council)

Ronald P. Murro, Littleton                                                                                  Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: June 30, 2010

 

Postsecondary Education Commission

(On recommendation of NH College and University Council)

(Representing Chester College of New England)

William A. Nevious, Derry                                                                                 Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Hannah M. McCarthy, Nashua                                                   Term: June 30, 2007

 

Regional Community Technical College Board of Trustees

Thomas E. Wilhelmsen, Jr., Hollis                                                                     Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: February 17, 2009

 

State Veterans’ Council

John H. Jacobsmeyer, Jr., Northwood                                                              Effective: Upon Confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term: June 30, 2008

 

Board of Managers of the New Hampshire Veterans’ Home

(Disabled American Veterans)

Junious B. Owens, North Hampton                                                                  Effective: Upon Confirmation

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., Bethlehem, NH, to oversee the Byways Council under the provisions of the Federal Highway Administration Scenic Byway grant, in the amount of $25,000.  Effective October 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005.  100% Federal Funds.

 

#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, Spa & Conference Center, Kancamagus Highway, Lincoln, NH, to provide facility rental, audio/visual equipment, morning breakfast, refreshments, and lunch for the conference at a total cost not to exceed $5,556.  (4)Further Authorized the Office of Energy and Planning to advance The Mountain Club on Loon $1,000 in the form of a non-refundable security deposit.  (5)Further Authorized one overnight stay in the amount of $200, for two overnight rooms for four staff.  (6)Further Authorized up to $750 for partial reimbursement of expenses related to speakers, conference facilities and materials including but not limited to handout reproduction, printing, mailings, and supplies, etc.  88% Other, 12% Highway Funds. 

 

#3            Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, to enter into an agreement with Jeffrey H. Taylor & Associates, Inc., Concord, NH, for the purpose of developing new ordinance language and/or other mechanisms that will help communities, who are interested in a broader approach to regulating floodplain development, in the amount of $4,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2005.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                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 December 31, 2006.

 

#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 June 30, 2006.

 

#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 South Main Street in downtown Plymouth, in the amount of $9,738.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 

 

#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 June 30, 2007.

 

#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 December 31, 2007.

 

#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 December 31, 2007.

 

#12          Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the County of Grafton, North Haverhill, NH, to assist a non-profit business, the NH Community Loan Fund, with costs associated with providing the Micro-Credit-NH program statewide, in the amount of $500,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.

 

#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 December 31, 2006.

 

#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 Merrimack, in the amount of $500,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006.

 

#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 Canal Street, in the amount of $218,672.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

 

#16          Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the County of Merrimack, Concord, NH, for the purpose of studying the potential for expanding the Concord Housing Authority’s After School Program, in the amount of $12,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.

 

#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 December 31, 2006.

 

#18          Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the County of Merrimack, Concord, NH, for the purpose of assisting Fellowship Housing Opportunities, Inc., in the development of the “Pleasant Street Project” in Concord, NH, in the amount of $250,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 

 

                                OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#19          Authorized Diane L. Smith, Springvale, ME, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

 

#20          Authorized Justin T. Chumak, Concord, NH, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

 

#21          Authorized Kristin J. Skinner, Concord, NH, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

 

#22          Authorized Andrew C. Anderson, Nottingham, NH, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

 

#23          Authorized Charles A. Hackett, Portsmouth, NH, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.  This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

 

#24          Authorized John J. Czachor, Methuen, MA, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

 

#25          Authorized William F. Burns II, Hampton, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard.

 

#26          Authorized Richard J. Hamilton, Methuen, MA, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

 

#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, Hooksett, NH, to administer health benefits from September 1, 2005 to June 30, 2007 for active state employees, retirees and their families, for the cost of $13,477,002.

 

#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 Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, NH.

 

#30          Authorized to pay the National Association of State Budget Officers, Washington, DC $9,900 for Fiscal Year 2006 membership dues.

 

#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 April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

 

#35          Authorized Bureau of General Services to contract with Pelmac Industries, Inc., Auburn, NH, for security monitoring/burglar alarm and access system services, for a total amount not to exceed $92,360.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.

 

#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 June 30, 2008.

 

#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 June 30, 2008. 

 

#38          Authorized to enter into a contract with The Jordan Institute, Inc., Concord, NH, to function as High Performance Schools Circuit Rider to assist schools in the reduction of energy use and costs, for a total amount not to exceed $25,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006.

 

#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 October 9, 2007.

 

#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 July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.

 

#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 July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

 

                                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 Effingham Conservation Commission to prepare a wetlands inventory and protection prioritization in the amount of $19,500.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#46          Authorized to enter into a grant with the City of Portsmouth Conservation Commission to restore one or two wetland buffer sites on public land to be used as a demonstration site for property owners, in the amount of $16,465.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#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 June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#48          Authorized to enter into a grant with the Town of Fremont Conservation Commission to assist with the acquisition of approximately 313 acres under a conservation easement, in the amount of $50,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                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 July 19, 2005.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% General Funds. 

 

#50          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Bromelkamp Company, Minneapolis, MN, for technical support maintenance, improvements, and training of the Pearl software system, in the amount of $8,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% General Funds. 

 

#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 September 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#52          Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the City of Concord, for the project “Concord Old North Cemetery Survey” in the amount of $10,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#53          Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Durham, for the project “Durham Historic District Guide” in the amount of $2,960.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#54          Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Hollis, for the project “Hollis Town-wide Area Form” in the amount of $8,805.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#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 September 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#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 December 30, 2005.  50% General, 50% Federal Funds. 

 

                                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 August 22, 2005.

 

#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., Gloucester, MA, to provide specialized training and technical assistance on the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse and neglect in an amount not to exceed $16,100.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#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 July 8, 2005.

 

                                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 August 18, 2005, from Group II, step 4, $86,368 to Group II, step 5, $90,911.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                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 June 30, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                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 December 31, 2004.

 

                                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 Tucson, AZ, October 18-21, 2005 and CoreNet Global Real Estate Symposium in Las Vegas, NV, October 22-26, 3005.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#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 July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#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 June 30, 2006.  100% General Funds. 

 

#79          Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants, as detailed in letter dated August 3, 2005, under the Joint Promotional Program.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds. 

 

#80          Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants, as detailed in letter dated August 3, 2005, under the Joint Promotional Program.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds. 

 

#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., Portsmouth, NH, for domestic and international advertising along with promotional services in the amount of $2,900,000.  Effective retroactive to July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                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 June 30, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#82          Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a contract with Richard D. Bartlett & Associates, LLC, Concord, NH, for boundary survey work, including witness of boundary lines and corners of the Faltin/Dumpling Brook Conservation Easement, for a cost not to exceed $9,500.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2005.  100% Fish and Game Funds. 

 

#83          Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a contract with Carrie Pilkenton and Hope A. Goutremont dba H&C Commercial Cleaning, Concord, NH, to provide janitorial services at the Department’s Headquarters in Concord, NH, in the amount of $35,200.  Effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007 with the option to extend for an additional two years.  100% Fish and Game Funds. 

 

#84          Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no,  to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the NH Lakes Association, for a volunteer “Lake Host” program that educates boaters regarding the accidental spread of invasive aquatic species and their control.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.

 

#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 July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#86          Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to enter into a retroactive 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 $190,000.  Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.  47% Fish and Game, 50% Federal, 3% Other Funds. 

 

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 Tillamook, OR, to NH.  Ms. Lambert has been selected to fill a Principal Planner position in the Coastal Program.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#88          Authorized to pay membership dues to the Coastal States Organization, Washington, DC in the amount of $7,426.  Effective upon G&C approval.  18% General, 82% Federal Funds. 

 

#89          Authorized to pay SFY 2006 membership dues to the Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators, Washington, DC, in the amount of $8,059.80.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% General Funds. 

 

#90          Authorized to expend $13,399 for annual dues toward the operating expenses of the New England Interstat