GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton, accepted the minutes of
The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek 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, with regret and thanks, accepted the following:
Consumer
Advocate
F.
Anne Ross,
Board
of Dental Examiners
Debra
A. Albrecht, Keene Effective: Upon
acceptance
CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Agricultural
Advisory Board
(Consumer
Interests)
Helen
Brody, Grantham Effective:
Succeeding: Mary Choate,
Agricultural
Advisory Board
(Food
Retailing Industry)
David
S. Floyd, Conway Effective:
Succeeding: Herve P. Samson, Goffstown (reached term
limit) Term:
Agricultural
Advisory Board
(
Matthew
R. LeClair, Mason Effective:
Succeeding: Noreen O’Connell,
Assessing
Standards Board
(Municipal
Official of a town with a population greater than 5,000)
Cheryl-Ann
Bolouk,
Reappointment Term:
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Employer/Insurer)
Maureen
E. Dwyer-Henrichs,
Succeeding: Edward J. Walsh,
Current
Use Advisory Board
(Representing
assessing official in a city)
Laura
Thibodeau, Sullivan Effective:
Succeeding: David Woodward,
Board
of Dental Examiners
Marshall
A. Baldassarre, DMD, Bedford Effective:
Succeeding: Marjorie Chema,
Board
of Engineers
(Public
Member)
Carmela
Amato-Wierda,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Fire Control
Joseph
F. Landers, Meredith Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Richard
N. Cunningham,
Reappointment Term:
Peter
F. Imse, Bow Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Health
Services Planning and Review Board
Nominated
by the NH Ambulatory Surgery Association
Nicholas
Vailas, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
(Experienced
in construction of single family real estate)
David
Frydman (i),
Reappointment Term:
Joint
Promotional Program Screening Committee
Nominated
by the
Ron
Meade,
Reappointment Term:
Juvenile
Parole Board
Mary
Ann Melizzi-Golja,
Succeeding: Ernie Towne, Woodsville (resigned) Term:
Board
of Landscape Architects
Anne
Cruess, Amherst Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Board
of Landscape Architects
(Public
Member)
Ronald
F. Poltak,
Vacancy Term:
Lakes
Management Advisory Committee
(State
Conservation Committee)
Michele
Tremblay, Boscawen Effective:
Succeeding: Joanna Pellerin,
Personnel
Appeals Board
Robert
J. Johnson (r), Hillsborough Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(
Kenneth
A. Bradley,
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(Treatment
Plant Operator)
Malcolm
R. Butler, Hillsborough Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(NH
Association of Septage Haulers)
Robert
S. Phillips, New
Reappointment Term:
Water
Council
(Agriculture)
Succeeding: George R. Glines,
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into
nomination the following:
Adult
Parole Board
Alan
Coburn, Manchester Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Thomas Winn,
Adult
Parole Board
Donald
Laroche,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Dental Examiners
Stacy
Plourde, Hooksett Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Debra A. Albrecht,
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
(NH
State Firemen’s Association)
Alfred
W. Burbank, Jr., Thornton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Invasive
Species Committee
(Environmental
Interests)
Douglas
A. Bechtel, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Invasive
Species Committee
(Public
Member)
Deborah
Lievens, Londonderry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Joint
Promotional Program Screening Committee
(Skiing)
Nominated
by the
Kathleen
Bennett,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Landscape Architects
Douglas
H. Greiner, Salisbury Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 2 yrs from confirmation
Board
of Landscape Architects
R.
Gordon Leedy, Jr., Amherst Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
Board
of Landscape Architects
Roberta
N. Woodburn, Durham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 1 yr from confirmation
State
Library Advisory Council
Patricia
M. Skinner (r), Windham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
Nominated
by the NH Conflict Resolution Association
Ellen
Dinerstein, Hancock Effective:
Succeeding: Olivia A. Ruel,
Marital
Mediator Certification Board
Nominated
by the NH Conflict Resolution Association
Georgine
M. Williams, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Real
Estate Appraisers Board
(Certified
General Appraiser)
George
Brooks, Londonderry Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Resources
and Economic Development Advisory Commission
(General
Public)
Robert
F. Preston (d), Hampton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Douglas J. Pearson,
Nominated
by the State Employees’ Association
Charles
Koontz, Hopkinton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Nominated
by the National Education Association
Joseph
G. Morris, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Nominated
by the State Permanent Firefighters Association
Brian
W. Morrissey, Nashua Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Committee on Travel & Tourism
(Member
at large)
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Michelline
Dufort, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Erick Leadbeater,
Water
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
(Representing
consumers from a community with a population over 5,000)
Pierre
C. Lavoie, Dover Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Ernest Cote, Jr.,
Water
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
(Representing
consumers from a town with a population less than 5,000)
Sheldon
E. Towne, Whitefield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Council on Worker’s Compensation
(Management)
Thomas
Callahan, Sunapee Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Kathryn Ryan,
Advisory
Council on Worker’s Compensation
(Health
Care Provider)
Gary
L. Woods, MD, Bow Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
#1 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to enter into a sole source contract with Manchester
School District, Manchester, NH, to address the educational, health and mental
health needs of refugee children being resettled in the City of Manchester, in
the amount of $120,000. Effective
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#2 Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Software House International,
#3 Authorized with Councilor Spaulding voting no, in conjunction with the Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to enter into a contract with Seneca
Corporation,
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#4 Authorized John C. Greenan,
#5 Authorized Jeffrey M. Denton,
#6 Authorized Steven F. Greco,
#7 Authorized Michael J. Busby,
#8 Authorized Daniel D. McMackin,
#9 Authorized Thaddeus V. Day,
#10 Authorized David A. Fink,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#11 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a
three-year lease agreement with the City of
#12 WITHDRAWN – The agency withdrew the request of the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with Oak Point Associates, Portsmouth, NH, for consultant services to oversee the design and construction of the Readiness Center Addition/Renovation and Civil Support Team Ready Building, NH State Military Reservation, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $270,309.72 from $733,466 to $1,003,775.72. (2)Further Authorized that an additional amount of $13,500 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services. Increasing the engineering fees from $37,500 to $51,000, bringing the total contract from $1,003,775.72 to $1,054,775.72.
#13 Authorized an annual salary step increase for Sheri L. Rockburn from Grade HH, step 4 (salary $84,919) to Grade HH, step I (salary $89,388) effective August 18, 2006.
#14 Authorized to accept and place on file the list of vendors
that agencies have contracted with for the period of
#14A Authorized to retroactively
pay The Melanson Company Inc., Bow, NH, $12,000 for
emergency roof repairs that were performed at the state owned facility located
at
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#15 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $24,352.65 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#16 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request of a salary increment of $4,469 to Audit Division Director John Mintken, effective September 8, 2006. 100% General Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOODS
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#17 Authorized Bureau of Weights & Measures to pay Fiscal Year 2006 travel expenses in the amount of $602.55 for Ernest Todd West using Fiscal Year 2007 funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
#18 Authorized Division of Plant Industry to pay Fiscal Year 2006 travel expenses in the amount of $216.27 for John Weaver using Fiscal Year 2007 funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#19 DENIED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli,
seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to deny
the petition of Brian Theodore Zackowski requesting a
pardon hearing for the offense of Forgery.
The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment until
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
#20 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to continue one Business Systems Analyst, position #8T009, salary grade 28 from August 23, 2006 through June 30, 2007, at an estimated cost of $40,887. 100% Federal Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
#21 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the
request to amend a sole source contract
with A-1 Fire Protection Inc., d/b/a All State Fire Equipment, Windsor, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 1-26-06, item #35), for maintenance,
inspection, testing, recharging and repair for portable fire extinguisher and
rand guard systems of the Northern NH Correctional Facility, Berlin, NH, by
increasing the amount by $15,969.50. Effective upon G&C approval through
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#22 Authorized to accept and expend Sweepstakes Incentive Award
Funds from the MUSL,
#23 Authorized to enter into a uniform lease agreement with Unifirst Corporation,
PARI-MUTUEL COMMISSION
#24 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to assign a state vehicle currently in the fleet to Paul M. Kelley, the director of the Pari-Mutuel Commission on a 24-hour, 7 days per week basis. Effective upon G&C approval.
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#25 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin,
seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to amend a sole source contract with Synapse
Energy Economics Inc., for professional services to monitor the activities of
the New England Power Pool and ISO New England, by increasing the amount by
$40,000 from $44,000 to $84,000, and by extending the completion date from
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#26 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to pay for out-of-state travel that occurred in FY2006 with FY2007 funds for one employee who traveled to New Lisbon, NJ, for seven days of out-of-state travel status from March 19, 2006 to March 25, 2006 via State vehicle beyond 300 miles one way for the purpose of attending a wildland fire origin and cause determination training program, for a total amount of $304.65. 100% Federal Funds.
#27 Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a
grant to Isaacson Structural Steel Inc., Berlin, NH, in the amount of
$48,900. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#28 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Division of Parks and
Recreation to enter into a retroactive contract
with Casella Waste Service,
#29 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism to award grants
to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 9, 2006, for their
2006/2007 out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program
in the total amount of $312,346.61. Effective upon G&C approval through
#30 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism to award grants
to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 9, 2006, for their
2006/2007 in-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program in
the total amount of $4,823. Effective upon G&C approval through
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#31 Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement
amendment with the
#32 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
NH Department of Resources and Economic Development for the purpose of updating
the NH Natural Heritage rare species and exemplary natural community database
and to complete habitat mapping and modeling initiated during Wildlife Action
Plan development for a total of $67,938.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#33 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the
Department of Resources and Economic Development to provide landowners with
technical guidance in the amount of $77,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#34 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to reclassify position
#18308, Executive Secretary, labor grade 11, to Program Assistant I, labor
grade 12. Effective retroactive to
#35 Authorized to purchase a Conservation Easement on 197 acres
of wild forest land on the
#36 Authorized to enter into a contract for cleaning services
with William Puls d/b/a Deyo’s
Cleaning Service,
#37 Authorized the transfer of $49,300 from the NH Fish and Game Fund Reserve to the Fish and Game FY-2007 Operating Budget, to cover the unanticipated increase in cost for fish food. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Fish and Game Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#38 Authorized to enter into contracts with the vendors as
detailed in letter dated
#39 Authorized to amend an agreement with the Central NH
Regional Planning Commission,
#40 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Green
Mountain Conservation Group,
#41 Authorized to pay FY2006 expenses with FY2007 funding in
the amount of $190.75 to First Impressions Catering,
#42 Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants as detailed
in letter dated
#43 Authorized to amend an existing landfill closure grant, with the Town of Merrimack, NH, to increase the eligible amount of the grant by $317,244.19 from $521,040.87 to $838,285.06. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
#44 Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement, with the
Town of Durham, NH, for the closure of the Town of
#45 Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the
City of Berlin, NH, for the closure of the City of
#46 Authorized to amend a contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental
Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-28-04, item #59,
amended on 5-18-05, item #47, amended on 6-21-06, item #112 and #118), to
conduct site investigations and remediation design, by increasing the amount by
$40,000 from $418,140 to $458,140. Effective upon G&C approval through
#47 Authorized an exemption of the NH Plant and Property Management Rules to enable the DES to increase its fleet by one vehicle. This new vehicle shall be assigned to the Water Division, Biology Section, Exotic Species Program.
#48 Authorized to enter into a contract with Haven Neal d/b/a
Haven Neal Forestry Services,
#49 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into a sole source agreement with
#50 TABLED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor
Spaulding, voted to table the
request to award a Water Supply Land Grant to the Town of
#51 TABLED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor
Spaulding, voted to table the
request to award a Water Supply Land Grant to the Town of
#52 Authorized to amend a contract with Sanborn, Head and
Associates Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, item
#82, amended on 8-18-04, item #71, amended on 5-18-05, item #47, amended on
6-21-06, item #99), to conduct site investigations and remediation design, by
increasing the amount by $40,000 from $1,911,400 to $1,951,400. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#53 Authorized to amend a contract with Weston Solutions Inc.,
#54 Authorized Safedocks Association’s request to dredge approximately 987 cubic yards from 12000 sq ft of previously dredged inlet on the east side of the island used as a safe dock area for the exposed frontages on the western shore and repair 9 docks providing 18 slips within the inlet on property located on Barndoor Island at Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.
#55 Authorized William & Edith Spencer’s request to
construct a permanent dock connected to breakwater in a “dog-leg” configuration
with a gap at the shoreline, and cantilevered pier extending from a
cantilevered pier accessed by a stairway on frontage on property located on
#56 Authorized Robert & Joanne Dempsey’s request to
permanently remove an existing permanent piling supported dock and fill to
construct breakwater in an “I” configuration with a gap at the shoreline, and
cantilevered pier with two pilings supported docks in a “W” configuration and install
one 3 pile ice cluster on frontage on property located at
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office of the Commissioner
#57 Authorized to pay the National Association of State Mental
Health Program Directors,
Division of Family Assistance
#58 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to
amend a contract with Familystrength,
#59 TABLED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor
Spaulding, voted to table the
request to amend a sole source contract
with Southern NH Services, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on
6-22-05, item #311), to continue to provide employment and training services,
to add the development of community work experience program host sites, and to
expand job club services in support of the NH Employment Program, by increasing
the amount by $1,694,032.36 from $2,113,603.10 to $3,807,635.46. Effective upon G&C
approval through
Office of the Commissioner
#60 Authorized to pay the Association of State and Territorial
Health Officials,
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#61 Authorized to award twenty-seven child care infant toddler
equipment stipends in the amount of $4,000 per recipient from licensed child
care centers and three child care infant toddler equipment stipends in the
amount of $1,500 per recipient from family/family group care programs for a
total of $112,500. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#62 Authorized to conduct an organized meeting for the 2006
DCYF Annual Teen Conference on
#63 Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care
awards in the amount of $25,038.57 to a total of 7 Licensed Plus child care
programs throughout the State of
Division of Child Support Services
#64 Authorized to accept and expend additional federal child
support revenues in the amount of $1,765,871.
Effective upon G&C approval through
Glencliff Home for the Elderly
#65 Authorized to accept and expend Other Funds in the amount
of $15,000 from the Department of Environmental Services,
Office of the Commissioner
#66 Authorized the transfer of
$787,000 in state general funds and federal Medicaid matching funds between
expenditure class lines. Effective upon G&C approval through
Division of Public Health Services
#67 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Chronic Disease
Prevention & Control Section, Asthma Control Program, to enter into an
agreement with Glen Group Inc., North Conway, NH, to provide public awareness
and marketing services in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#68 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Home Care
Association of NH,
#69 Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics to amend an agreement with Scientific Technologies Corporation, Bedford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-26-05, item #54, amended on 12-7-05, item #69), to allow additional software enhancements for the Automated Hospital Emergency Department Data Pilot Project, by increasing the amount by $223,500 from $295,600 to $519,100, and by extending the completion date from August 30, 2006 to August 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.
#70 Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services; Alcohol, Tobacco
and Other Drug Prevention Section; Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, to
enter into an agreement with The Hitchcock Foundation, Lebanon, NH, to support
local community coalition capacity focused on tobacco prevention and control
initiatives at the local level in an amount not to exceed $46,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
Bureau of Behavioral Health
#71 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, to enter into an
agreement with Granite State Federation of Families, Inc.,
Bureau of Developmental Services
#72 Authorized a memorandum of
agreement between the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of
Community Based Care Services, Bureau of Developmental Services and the
Department of Education, Division of Instruction, to support a co-funded
agreement with the Institute on Disability at the
NH BOARD OF MEDICINE
#73 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to enter into a contract with the NH Medical Society, Concord, NH, to manage and administer the Physician Health Program for FY07 and FY08 in the amount of $120,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
NH VETERANS HOME
#74 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin authorized with thanks, the request to accept a list of monies, as detailed in letter dated July 24, 2006, totaling $74,432.25 received during the period of April 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006 as a result of fundraising drives from various organizations and from personal contributions.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#75 Authorized to enter into a contract with Granite State
Independent Living,
#76 Authorized to enter into a contract with NH School
Counselor Association to provide consultation and project reports in an amount
not to exceed $4,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#77 Authorized to grant funds to the International Institute of
Boston-NH,
#78 Authorized to pay the FY 2007 Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation annual dues in the amount not to exceed $8,036. 81% General, 29% Federal Funds.
#79 Authorized to enter into a contract with Third Day
Solutions LLC,
NH
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#80 Authorized to reclassify position #16987, Cashier, labor
grade 9, to an Account Clerk III, labor grade 9 at NHCTC –
#81 Authorized NHCTC – Berlin to enter into a lease agreement
with the Littleton Area Learning Center LLC, Littleton, NH, for the purpose of
leasing space for the Littleton Academic Center, in the amount of
$228,352.68. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#81A Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek
and Councilor Pignatelli voting no, NHCTC – Nashua to amend a contract with Schiavi
Leasing Corporation, Oxford, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05,
item #142, amended on 12-21-05, item #93), for the purpose leasing a third
modular building containing two classrooms, for an additional amount of
$74,016, a new total of $222,048. Effective upon G&C approval through
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM
#82 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding,
seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept and expend
$24,541 from the University System of NH for outreach efforts under the
National Aviation and Space Administration Space Grant program. Effective upon G&C
approval through
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
#83 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the
request to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $4,932 from
the NH Highway Safety Agency to develop pocket-sized field manuals for pre-test
screening of sobriety. Effective upon G&C approval through
NH LOTTERY COMMISSION
#84 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to exercise the second of two one year contract options with Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, Inc., Springfield, MA, (previously approved by G&C on 8-18-04, item #169), for personnel to staff the Lottery booth at the Eastern States Exposition September 14, 2006 through October 2, 2006 at an estimated cost of $7,938. 100% Other Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#85 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Printrak International, a Motorola Company Inc., Anaheim, CA, for the maintenance and support
of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System in the amount of
$106,482. Effective
#86 Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with Printrak International, a Motorola Company Inc.,
#87 Authorized to enter into a contract with URS Corporation,
#88 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a
five-year lease renewal with the Flatly Company,
#89 WITHDRAWN – The
agency withdrew the request of the
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to grant the community
applicants, as detailed in letter dated
#90 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to pay annual dues in the amount of $5,300 to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, Washington, DC. Effective upon G&C approval.
#91 Authorized Division of State Police to retroactively pay an invoice from The Memorial Hospital,
#92 Authorized Division of State Police to retroactively pay the invoice, as detailed in letter dated
#93 Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Communications
and Management, Bureau of Emergency Communications to amend a sole source contract with Orr &
Reno Professional Association, Concord, NH, for consultant services relative to
wireless providers, by increasing the amount by $25,000 from $15,000 to
$40,000.. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#94 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli
voting no, Bureau of Emergency
Management to enter into a sole source contract
with Wright Communications, Inc., for rental space to maintain a repeater and
associated equipment at Plauswa Hill,
#95 Authorized with Councilor Burton, and Councilor Spaulding
voting no, Division of
Administration to transfer $100,194 from the Highway Surplus account for Fiscal
Year 2007. (2)Further Authorized to
continue one FT Carpenter II position through FY 2007 and two Carpenter II
positions through February 2007 (previously approved by G&C on
#95A Authorized to pay prior year’s travel expenses in the amount of
$1,741.22 (FY2006) from the current Fiscal Year appropriations (FY2007) for the
individuals as detailed in letter dated
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#96 Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to designate the ten projects, as detailed in letter dated July 12, 2006, for improvements under the State Aid Construction Program for Class I, II, and III Highways in the amount up to $1,521,333.33. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#97 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, to
accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way’s Contemplated Award List
for amounts less than $5,000 for the period extending from
#98 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section, to amend a contract with Larry G. Cushing & Sons Inc, Walpole, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #228), for completion of a contract of a replacement water supply on the property of Josh DiJoseph, Barrington, NH, by increasing the amount by $5,428 from $22,635 to $28,063. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
#99 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, Bureau of Right of Way to pay
various owners $2,226,374.69 for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period
extending from
#100 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Middlesex
Corporation, Littleton, MA, for road and bridge improvements at the Exit 5
interchange along the I-293 and Granite Street corridors in Manchester, by
increasing the amount by $570,000 from $28,687,750 to $29,257,750. 80% Federal,
#101 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with
Liddell Brothers Inc., Norwell, MA, (previously approved by G&C on 6-23-06,
item #170), for additional costs related to a contract for removing and
replacing signs, sign posts, and sign basis along Interstate 89 in Enfield and
Lebanon, by increasing the amount by $27,000 from $663,587.78 to
$690,587.78. 90% Federal,
#102 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Pease Development Authority, for AIP-31 for a planning effort to conduct an Air Service Study at the Pease International Tradeport in the amount of $138,900. Effective upon G&C approval. 95% Federal, 5% General Funds.
#103 Authorized to reclassify position #20903, 17293, 20613,
20933, 17325, Program Assistants II, labor grade 15 to Program Specialist I,
labor grade 19. (2)Further
Authorized to reclassify position #18400, Program Assistant II, labor grade 15
to Program Specialist I, labor grade 19.
(3)Further Authorized to reclassify position #18277,
Program Assistant II, labor grade 15, to Program Specialist I, labor grade 19. (4)Further Authorized to
reclassify position #18270, Program Assistant II, labor grade 15, to Program
Specialist I, labor grade 19. (5)
Further Authorized to reclassify position #21816, Program Assistant II, labor
grade 15, to Program Specialist I, labor grade 19. Effective
#104 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with Annseal Inc., Binghamton, NY on the basis of a
low bid of $283,580.94 for crack sealing two portions of I-93, from Exit 5 in
Hopkinton north 6.2 miles to Exit 7, and from Exit 12A in Sunapee north 16.6
miles to Exist 20 in Lebanon. Effective upon G&C approval through
#105 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with R.J. Olszak Construction Inc., d/b/a All-Ways
Wrecking,
#106 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R.S.
Audley Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 3-8-06, item #106), for replacement of the bridge carrying NH Route 10 over
Mink Brook and roadway improvements in Hanover, by increasing the amount by
$40,000 from $1,378,000 to $1,418,000. 100
#107 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract
with B.I.I. Fence & Guardrail Inc., Belmont, NH, on the basis of a low bid
of $288,108.39 for permanently attaching snow screening and protective
screening to bridge rail on 40 bridges along I-93 between Woodstock and
Littleton, I-93 parkway, US Route 3 in Meredith and NH 16 in Ossipee. Effective upon G&C approval through
#108 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend an agreement
with Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Incorporated, Manchester, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 4-16-03, item #112), for additional final design for
improvements to NH Route 26 in the Town of Colebrook, by increasing the amount
by $179,268 from $494,094 to $673,362.
(2)Further Authorized to retroactively amend the completion date from
#109 Authorized to enter into a contract with Kittleson
& Associates Inc.,
#110 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into agreement
with the
#111 Authorized with Councilor Griffin voting no, Bureau of Highway Design to amend an agreement with McFarland-Johnson Incorporated, Concord, NH (previously approved by G&C on 11-13-02, item #171), for additional final design for the Manchester Airport Access Road in the Towns of Bedford, Londonderry and Merrimack and the City of Manchester, by increasing the amount by $242,954.75 from $7,067,923.25 to $7,310,878. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#112 Authorized the Commissioner’s Office
to amend a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission,
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, authorized the requests:
Requested Tuition Total : $37,643.40
#114 TRAVEL
REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek, authorized the requests:
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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
A. Authorized
to award a Library Outreach Grant to The Park Street Foundation,
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
B. Authorized to accept
and expend $50,000.00 in federal funds from the Environmental Protection Agency
to provide start up funds for the new wetlands in-lieu fee mitigation
program. 100% Federal Funds
DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
C. Authorized to pay the
ITEMS REMOVED FROM TABLE AND APPROVED
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to remove item #68- which was tabled at the July 19, 2006 Meeting.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#68 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton approved the request of the Division of Parks
and Recreation to exercise a two-year renewal contract option with Holmes
Lewis, Inc., Concord, NH in the amount of $50,000.00 for advertising and
promotion services for the Conservation License Plate Advisory Committee August
1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. (The original
contract was approved by G&C on
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned