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 Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for State FY 2006. 100% General Funds.
#91 Authorized to amend a contract with Northeast Laboratory Services, Waterville, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 7-28-04, item #56), for laboratory services for additional testing for biosolids and septage, and to increase the price limitation by $620 from $7,704 to $8,324. 100% Other Funds.
#92 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Cocheco River Watershed Coalition,
#93 Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste Grants to the
entities as detailed in letter dated
#94 Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste Grants to the
entities as detailed in letter dated
#95 Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste Grants to the
entities as detailed in letter dated
#96 Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste Grants to the
entities as detailed in letter dated
#97 Authorized an Original Loan Agreement with Stagecoach Farms Homeowners Association to finance the development of backup ground water supply and installation of arsenic treatment subject to conditions as outlined in documents substantially in the form presented, in the amount of $87,000. 100% Federal Funds.
#98 Authorized a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of
#99 Authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the Town of
#100 Authorized to enter into a contract with Hampton River Marina
II, LLC,
#101 Authorized The State of NH, Department of Resources and Economic Development’s request to recover eroded sand from 2000 sq ft of lake bottom during a draw down to replenish 3000 sq ft of a public beach and add new sand to the remainder 1000 sq ft of beach on property located at Beaver Pond in Deerfield.
#102 Authorized Charles Bates’ request to fill to construct a dog-leg configured breakwater with a gap at the shoreline and a cantilevered pier connected to two piling piers by a piling supported walkway accessed by wood steps; install two seasonal canopies and two boatlifts within the two slips on frontage on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
#103 Authorized Daniel & Pamela Holts’ request
to construct an all-tide docking facility consisting of a elevated wooden walkway
to a permanent timber pier with a aluminum gangway to an anchored seasonal
float on shoreline frontage on property located at Seavey
Creek in
#103A Authorized to enter into a sole
source contract with ChemFree Aquatics LLC, for
the purpose of performing diver-assisted suction harvesting for the removal of
growths of variable milfoil in
NH VETERANS HOME
#104 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli authorized the request to accept the monies, as detailed in letter dated July 18, 2005, totaling $22,511.45 received during the period of April 1, 2005 to June 30, 2005, as a result of fundraising drives from various organizations and from personal contributions.
NH BOARD OF MEDICINE
#105 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request retroactive lease agreement with McCarthy Properties, Concord, NH,
for office space for the six boards, as detailed in letter dated July 12, 2005,
in the amount of $183,750.24. Effective
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Office
of Finance
#106 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Bowe Bell and Howell,
Office of Business Operations
#107 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Control
Technologies Inc.,
#108 Authorized to enter into a lease renewal agreement with 154
Main Street LLC,
Bureau of Developmental Services
#109 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Trustees of
Dartmouth College, through the Hood Center for Children and Families, Hanover,
NH, to continue the support of the integrated service delivery system for
children with chronic illness and their families, in an amount not to exceed
$1,697,236. Effective
upon G&C approval through
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#110 Authorized Special Medical Services to enter into an
agreement with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, to develop a network
of family centered, community-based, diagnostic evaluation and consultation
services for children birth through 9 years of age suspected of or at risk for
altered developmental progress, totaling $386,000. Effective retroactive to July1, 2005 through
#111 Authorized Special Medical Services to enter into an
agreement with Colleen A. Sullivan, PT II, PCS, Bow, NH, to provide pediatric
physical therapy services to the Special Medical Services’ specialty clinics
for children with neuromotor disabilities, totaling
$37,120.26. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#112 Authorized Disability Determination Unit
to enter into an agreement with Peter B. Delfausse,
Doctor of Medicine,
#113 Authorized Disability Determination Unit to enter into an
agreement with Leonard D. Emond, Doctor of Medicine,
Manchester, NH, to function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer for
the Disability Determination Unit, totaling $57,526. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#114 Authorized Disability Determination Unit to enter into an
agreement with Lewis N. Stieglitz, Doctor of
Medicine, Concord, NH, to function as a Medical Disability Determination
Reviewer for the Disability Determination Unit, totaling $6,903.12. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#115 Authorized Disability Determination Unit to enter into an
agreement with Rebecca Rogers, Registered Nurse, Stark, NH, to function as a
Disability Determination Reviewer, totaling $54,468. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#116 Authorized Disability Determination Unit to enter into an
agreement with Janet K. Smith, Registered Nurse, Concord, NH, to function as a
Disability Determination Reviewer, totaling $54,468. Effective upon G&C
approval through
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#117 Authorized to conduct an organized meeting for the 2005 DCYF
Annual Teen Conference on
#117A Authorized to retroactively
amend an agreement with Easter Seals NH, (previously approved by G&C on
6-4-03, item #119A), for the provision of time-limited family reunification
services, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2006, and increasing the
price limitation by $939,729 to $2,501,574.
55% Federal,
45% General Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
#118 Authorized Public Health Laboratories to enter into an
agreement with Pathways Professional Association, Concord, NH, to provide
pathologist services to satisfy the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
requirements for Laboratory Director for laboratories performing high
complexity testing, totaling $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#119 Authorized Maternal and Child
Health Section to support the delivery of curriculum-based, abstinence-only
education programs in schools and community agencies throughout the state, for
a maximum total of $206,000. (2)Further Authorized to pay up to 50% of the total payment in advance
of each implementation. Effective upon G&C approval through
#120 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health
& Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Trustees of
Dartmouth College, Office of Sponsored Projects, Hanover, NH, to expand the
number of primary care physicians working in rural underserved areas of the
state, totaling $120,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
#121 Authorized Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section, to enter
into an agreement with the City of Manchester, Office of Youth Services,
Manchester, NH, to provide substance abuse treatment services, totaling
$40,000. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#122 Authorized Bureau of Disease Control & Health Statistics, Environmental Public Health Tracking to retroactively amend an agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-23-04, item #175), for the collection and analysis of respiratory function test data among NH residents, by extending the end date form June 30, 2005 to December 31, 2005.
#123 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health
and Primary Care Section, to enter into an agreement with Susan M. Hare, MD,
Tilton, NH, to provide services through the physician loan repayment program,
totaling $10,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#124 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services to enter into
an agreement with the Town of Derry, NH, to enhance capacity to respond to
public health emergencies and provide core public health services, totaling
$75,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#124A Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Other Drug Prevention Section to enter into an agreement totaling $358,454 with
NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association, Manchester, NH, to plan,
coordinate and monitor a multi-component training and workforce development
initiative. Effective
upon G&C approval through
Division of Family Assistance
#125 Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Rushmore Group
LLC, Vermillion, SD, to provide programmatic assistance in reviewing methods
and procedures within the Food Stamp Program with the goal of improving Food
Stamp payment accuracy and enhancing error prevention procedures, in an amount
up to $131,965. Effective
Office of Homeless, Housing, and
Transportation Services
#126 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Friends of
Veterans, Inc., White River Junction, VT, to provide services to homeless
individuals, in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#127 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Action
Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc.,
#128 Authorized Housing and Transportation Services to enter into
an agreement with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc.,
Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to
exceed $642,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#129 Authorized to compensate Linda Theodore, a Mental Health Worker in the Patient Care Services area, for time lost while recovering from a work-related injury.
#130 Authorized to accept donations for the quarter from
#131 Authorized to compensate Kevin Barnum, a Mental Health Worker in the Patient Care Services area, for time lost while recovering from a work-related injury.
#132 Authorized to compensate Ryan Pantelis, a Mental Health Worker in the Patient Care Services area, for time lost while recovering from a work-related injury.
#133 Authorized to enter into an inter-agency agreement with the
NH Technical Institute,
Glencliff Home for Elderly
#134 Authorized Rebekah Keysar, Associate Nursing Director, to enter into an
Educational Tuition Agreement with the
#135 Authorized to enter into a contract with Inland Divers, Inc.,
#136 Authorized to enter into a contract with ASCO Healthcare
Inc., dba NeighborCare
Inc., to provide oxygen services in an amount not to exceed $18,720. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#137 Authorized to enter into a contract with Southworth
Milton,
#138 Authorized to enter into a contract with Fenn
Way Builders, LLC,
#138A Authorized to enter into a contract with Lincare
Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#139 Authorized to pay the FY 2006 Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation annual dues in the amount not to exceed $8,152. 68% General, 32% Federal Funds.
#140 Authorized to enter into a contract with the Crowne Plaza Nashua in
NH
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#141 TABLED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor
Burton, voted to table to the
#142 Authorized to enter into a contract with Waste Management
Inc.,
#143 Authorized to enter into a contract with NBH Solutions, Inc.,
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#144 Authorized to amend a contract with DellaGatta Contracting Company Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #473), by revising the payment schedule.
#145 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Compass Group USA dba Chartwells Dining Services,
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#146 Authorized a transfer from the Highway Surplus account to the Division of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $77,500.
#147 Authorized to accept and expend a Juvenile Fire Setter
Intervention Technical Assistance grant from The National Association of State
Fire Marshals in the amount of $3,000 for support and training. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#148 Authorized Division of Fire Safety to accept and expend a
$2,166 grant titled “Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act” to be used to train State Fire Marshal staff on how to identify the
presence of hazardous materials. Effective upon G&C approval through
#149 Authorized Bureau of Emergency Management to accept and
expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, for the purpose of administering and executing a mitigation
sub-grant, in the amount of $12,527. (2)Further Authorized to execute a grant agreement in the amount of
$13,862 with the Town of
#150 Authorized Division of Safety Services to amend a contract
with Waste Management, Hampton, NH, to include 3 Higgins Drive in Belmont, and
an extra trash pick up for the Glendale (Marine Patrol) for trash removal
services, by increasing the contract by $4,200 from $13,248 to $17,448. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#151 Authorized Division of Fire Standards and Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into sub-grant agreements with the Regional
Hazardous Materials Teams and Emergency Services as detailed in letter dated
July 20, 2005, for a total of $53,059.50, for activities associated with the
development and implementation of emergency plans under the Emergency Planning
and Right-to Know Act. Effective upon G&C approval through
#152 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a retroactive contract with G.B.P.
Maintenance, Ashland, NH, to clean Troop E in Tamworth, totaling $28,200. Effective
#153 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole
source $55,860 Maintenance Agreement with Transformer Service, Inc.,
Concord, NH, to provide annual transformer maintenance at the Fire
Academy. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#154 Authorized to renew a sole-source
contract with the NH Hospital Association,
#155 Authorized Division of Administration to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Neopost, New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA, for
the rental and maintenance of mailing equipment in the amount of
$8,241.70. Effective
#156 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into a lease with Wilton Main Street
Association, Wilton, NH, for office space for the Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services office. Effective
#157 Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and
Emergency Medical Services to enter into a lease with 22 Main Street LLC,
Berlin, NH, for office space for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
office, totaling $108,898.32. Effective
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#158 Authorized to transfer $257,438 from the Highway Surplus
Account to fund Director of Public Works and Transportation as detailed in
letter dated
#159 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of
Right-of-Way’s Contemplated Award List for the period of
#160 Authorized Division of Aeronautics to disburse the sum of $1,306,427.10 to the City of Berlin, to reconstruct, mark, and light Runway 18-36 at the Berlin Airport. Effective upon G&C approval.
#161 Authorized Bureau of Municipal Highways to modify a contract with the Town of Haverhill, (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-02, item #249), for designing and construction of sidewalks in the Woodsville Village, by substituting the Woodsville Fire District in place of the Town of Haverhill.
#162 Authorized Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to enter into a
contract with Capital Alarm Systems of Penacook, NH based on a single bid in
the amount of $6,444 for annual inspection, testing, monitoring and maintenance
for five state owned covered bridge fire alarm systems. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#163 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a
contract with Casella Waste Management, Allenstown,
NH, on the basis of a low bid of $6,270 for the purpose of providing container
rental and rubbish removal services at one location within District three, for
a period of two fiscal years. Effective upon G&C approval through
#164 Authorized Division of Aeronautics to
accept and expend $8,034 in Federal Funds for this AIP-13 airport development
project. (2)Further
Authorized to provide additional participation with the City of Claremont, NH,
in the amount of $446.33, for the AIP-13 airport development project for
easement acquisition at the
#165 Authorized Division of Aeronautics to award a State grant to
TAB Aviation, Inc., owner of the
#166 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Pike Industries, Inc., Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid of
$3,383,566.50 for pavement rehabilitation and roadway work on NH Route 106 and
US Route 3. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#167 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with New England Signal Systems Inc., Northwood, NH on the basis of a low bid
of $158,361.50 for replacing signal hardware and software and coordinating
three traffic signals on NH Route 111 in Windham beginning at the intersection
of NH Route 111 with Hardwood Road and Lowell Road proceeding easterly to the
intersection of NH Route 111 with Village Green Plaza and the US Post
Office. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#168 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a
contract with Kriester Artesian Well Company of
#169 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a
contract with L.G. Cushing & Sons Inc.,
#170 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Liddell Brothers Inc., Norwell, MA, on the basis of a low bid of
$663,587.78 for removing and replacing signs, sign posts and sign bases along
Interstate 89 in Enfield and Lebanon. Effective upon G&C approval through
#171 Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer the amount of
$2,100,000 from the Turnpike Retained Earnings Fund to the Toll Collection
Equipment Account as detailed in letter dated
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor
Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, Authorized the requests:
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton, Authorized the
requests:
LATE ITEMS
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
A. Authorized to enter into a contract
with Hoyle, Tanner and Associates, Inc.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
B. Authorized to purchase
land and buildings for boat repair/storage as well as boater education classes
at
ITEMS REMOVED FROM TABLE
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to remove Late item #C- which was tabled at the July 13, 2005 Meeting.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
C. The Governor and Council on
motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to approve the request of The Department of
Transportation to enter into a low bid contract with Eckman
Construction Company,
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned