GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

State House, Concord, New Hampshire

September 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m.

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

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton, accepted the minutes of August 23, 2006.

The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin approved the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the August 23, 2006 meeting.

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

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission

(Public Member)

Kathleen N. Taylor, Franconia Effective: September 20, 2006

Succeeding: Scott Fuller, Manchester Term: September 20, 2009

Current Use Advisory Board

(Representing assessing official from town with less than 5,000 population)

Normand G. Bernaiche, Acworth Effective: September 13, 2006

Succeeding: Robert J. Berti, Rumney Term: December 23, 2007

Enhanced 911 Commission

(NH Sheriffs Association)

James D. Linehan, Jr., Danville Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: July 22, 2009

Commissioner: Department of Environmental Services – Councilor Burton, and Councilor Wiezorek voted no.

Thomas S. Burack, Hopkinton Effective: November 1, 2006

Succeeding: Michael Nolin, Canterbury Term: July 7, 2010

Salary: KK Maximum $102,365

Equalization Standards Board

Nominated by the NH School Board Association

R. Dean Michener, Durham Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: October 10, 2008

State Board of Fire Control

(Chief of Municipal Fire Department)

Thomas S. Lambert, North Hampton Effective: September 13, 2006

Succeeding: Richard J. Pauley, Jr., Milford Term: July 8, 2010

Health Services Planning and Review Board

Nominated by the NH Hospital Association

Erin K. Almeda, Nashua Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: April 19, 2009

Lakes Management Advisory Board

(Member of Fish & Game Commission)

Mitch Kalter, Durham Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: August 22, 2009

State Commission on the Status of Men – Councilor Spaulding and Councilor Pignatelli voted no.

Michael J. Geanoulis, Sr., New Castle Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: September 1, 2007

State Commission on the Status of Men

Marshall D. Hickok, Meredith Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: September 1, 2007

Pharmacy Board – Councilor Griffin voted no.

Kristina Genovese, East Swanzey Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: September 6, 2011

Pharmacy Board

Ronald L. Petrin, Bedford Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: September 6, 2011

Director of the Division of Ports and Harbors

Geno J. Marconi, Stratham Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: July 1, 2011

NH Real Estate Commission

(Broker)

Nancy G. LeRoy, Laconia Effective: September 15, 2006

Reappointment Term: September 15, 2011

NH Retirement System Board of Trustees

Nominated by the NH Police Association

Dean Crombie, Somersworth Effective: September 13, 2006

Reappointment Term: July 1, 2007

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration

(Employees)

R. Bruce Gagnon, Chester Effective: Upon confirmation

Reappointment Term: July 1, 2009

Office of Consumer Advocate: Consumer Advocate

Meredith A. Hatfield, Concord Effective: Upon confirmation

Succeeding: F Anne Ross, Salisbury (resigned) Term: November 5, 2007

Salary: FF/maximum $75, 857

Dropout Prevention and Dropout Recovery Oversight Council

(Public Member)

Carol R. Droznick, Nashua Effective: Upon confirmation

Succeeding: James Brown, Newport Term: September 17, 2009

Electricians’ Board

(Public Member)

Ronald Anstey, Jr., Manchester Effective: Upon confirmation

Succeeding: Joan M. Delorie, Pembroke (reached term limit) Term: August 26, 2011

Electricians’ Board

(Public Member)

Deborah A. Pendergast, Gilford Effective: October 28, 2006

Succeeding: R Peter Chierechetti, Wentworth (reached term limit) Term: October 28, 2011

Emergency Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission

Sharon Drake, Loudon Effective: Upon confirmation

Reappointment Term: August 26, 2008

Emergency Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission

Kevin Farrell, Bristol Effective: Upon confirmation

Succeeding: Eleanor H. Amidon, Hancock Term: August 26, 2008

Enhanced 911 Commission

(New Hampshire Federation of Mutual Aid)

Paul A. Szoc, Keene Effective: Upon confirmation

Reappointment Term: July 22, 2009

Executive Branch Ethics Committee

John J. Barthelmes, (i), Hopkinton Effective: Upon confirmation

Vacancy Term: June 30, 2008

Executive Branch Ethics Committee

John E. Blair, (r), Barnstead Effective: Upon confirmation

Vacancy Term: June 30, 2009

Executive Branch Ethics Committee

Deborah Schachter, (d), Concord Effective: Upon confirmation

Vacancy Term: June 30, 2007

Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

(National Level License)

(Recommended by the NH Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)

Shannon Grundy, Pittsfield Effective: Upon confirmation

Succeeding: Julia Barnwell Emley, Concord Term: October 10, 2009

Board of Mental Health Practice

(Public Member)

Thomas Boulter, Concord Effective: Upon confirmation

Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation

Police Commission (Nashua)

Thomas A. Maffee, (r), Nashua Effective: Upon confirmation

Reappointment Term: September 1, 2009

Wetlands Site Selection Committee

Nominated by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

Christopher L. Wells, Wilmot Effective: Upon confirmation

Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation

Wetlands Site Selection Committee

Nominated by the Nature Conservancy

Mark Zankel, Hopkinton Effective: Upon confirmation

Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for Seacoast United Soccer Club for facilities located in Epping, Fremont, and Hampton, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-I:9 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE

GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

IN THE BELKNAP MILL, LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

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At 10:35 a.m., the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the financing of a commercial facility project by the Business Finance Authority (“Authority”) for Seacoast United Soccer Club and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced. He said that he and the members of the Council had received the written recommendation of the Authority and other documentation and information with respect to the project. The Governor said that the meeting would then hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject. Jack Donovan, Executive Director of the Authority, stated that a hearing had been held in Concord that morning and no one had attended. He then briefly explained the project, emphasized that the credit of the State was not involved . The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Griffin introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING OF A COMMERCIAL FACILITY BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR SEACOAST UNITED SOCCER CLUB IN EPPING, FREMONT AND HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Wieczorek. After discussion of the resolution, the Governor called for a vote on the motion. Those voting in favor were: the Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin, Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and those voting against were Councilor(s): None. The Governor declared that the resolution was passed.

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A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $3,700,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY

OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE A COMMERCIAL FACILITY FOR SEACOAST UNITED SOCCER CLUB

IN EPPING, FREMONT AND HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received all of the documentation and information with respect to the proposed transaction that they have requested; and

WHEREAS, further action by the Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to, and cannot be taken until passage of, this Resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and a determination under RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the financing of a commercial facility for Seacoast United Soccer Club (the "Borrower"), in Epping, Fremont and Hampton, New Hampshire, by the Authority’s issuance of up to $3,700,000 in revenue bonds (the "Bonds") under RSA 162-I:1 et seq. (the "Act"); and

foregoing, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

Section 1. Findings. On the basis of the Authority’s recommendation and the documentation and information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing, the Governor and Council find:

(a) Special Findings.

(1) The project to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds consists of: (i) re-financing amounts previously expended in connection with the construction of a complex that includes four full-sized soccer fields on approximately 35 acres of land on Shirkin Road in Epping and Fremont, New Hampshire, including infrastructure improvements such as parking, pathways, rest room facilities and equipment, and also including reimbursement of amounts previously expended therefore by the Borrower, (ii) re-financing the Borrower's facilities located at 31 Winnacunnet Road in Hampton, New Hampshire, and (iii) financing issuance costs, possibly including credit enhancement costs (collectively, the "Facility" or the "Project"). The Facility is within the definition of "Commercial Facility" in RSA 162-I:2 and may be financed under the Act.

(2) The establishment and operation of the Facility will create or preserve employment opportunities directly or indirectly within the State of New Hampshire (the "State") and will likely be of general benefit to the community as a whole.

(b) General Findings.

(1) The Project and the proposed financing of the Project are feasible.

(2) The Borrower have the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Facility successfully.

(3) The Mortgage, Security and Loan Agreement and the other documents to be executed in connection with the issuance of the Bonds (collectively, the "Financing Documents"), contain provisions so that under no circumstances will the Authority be obligated, directly or indirectly, to pay Project costs, debt service or expenses of operation, maintenance and upkeep of the Facility except from proceeds of the Bonds or from funds received under the Financing Documents, exclusive of funds received under the Financing Documents by the Authority for its own use.

(4) The Financing Documents do not purport to create any debt of the State with respect to the Facility, other than a special obligation of the Authority acting on behalf of the State under the Act.

(5) The proposed financing of the Project by the Authority and the proposed operation and use of the Facility will serve one or more needs and implement one or more purposes set forth in RSA 162-I:1, will preserve or increase the social or economic prosperity of the State and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the State’s citizens.

Section 2. Ultimate Finding and Determination. The Governor and Council find that the proposed financing, operation and use of the Facility will serve a public use and provide a public benefit and determine that the Authority’s financing of the Project will be within the policy of, and the authority conferred by, the Act.

Section 3. Approval. The Governor and Council hereby approve the Authority’s taking such further action under the Act with respect to the transaction involving the Facility, the Project and the Bonds as may be required.

Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.

Passed and Agreed to: September 13, 2006

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#2 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Merrimack, Concord, NH, for the purpose of assisting in the creation of a child care center in the amount of $242,990. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

#3 Authorized 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 June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#4 Authorized with Councilor Griffin and Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to amend a contract with Computer Associates International Inc., Islandia, NY (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #AA), to reflect the name change to CA Inc., Islandia, NY. (2)Further Authorized to amend a contract with CA, Inc., to include support and maintenance of the proprietary Spectrum utility licenses and software at the OIT data center, by increasing the amount by $59,593 from $1,485,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,544,593. Effective retroactive to March 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

#5 Authorized to amend a sole source contract with The Library Corporation, WV, for annual software maintenance and support, including phone support, software fixes and patches, and all upgrades for the Department of Health and Human Services at NH Hospital/Division of Community Based Care Services Library System for the Dorothy M. Breene Library, by increasing the amount by $5,911 to $11,541. Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#6 Authorized to enter into a contract with Petroleum Place Energy Solutions LP, San Antonio, TX, to perform Aerial Imagery & Contour Mapping 2006 to provide data on the NH Army National Guard sites in Concord, Hillsborough, Keene, and Somersworth for updating information on existing sites and environmental assessment of proposed construction and training activities in the amount of $21,828. Effective upon G&C approval through October 27, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

#7 Authorized Mary L. Hennessey, Hampton, NH, be nominated for promotion 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.

#8 Authorized Duane E. Foster, Portsmouth, NH, 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, and professionally qualified.

#9 Authorized James P. Ryan, Stratham, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

#10 Authorized to increase the fleet vehicles allocated to the Adjutant General by one vehicle. 100% Federal Funds.

#11 Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, for Moth and Butterfly Identification in the amount of $2,945. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

#12 Authorized to enter into a contract with Marshall Miller & Associates Inc., Ashland, VA, for an environmental assessment of proposed site of a new National Guard training facility in Pembroke in the amount of $55,965. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#13 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Bauen Corporation, Meredith, NH, for Sweeney Hall snack bar, patio, and auditorium renovations, NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH, to a total price not to exceed $1,246,600. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2007. (2)Further Authorized the amount of $54,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided.

#14 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D.C. Designs, Architects, PLLC, Concord, NH, for professional Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, for an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.

#15 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D.L. King & Associates, Nashua, NH, for Low Bid replacement of Heating System with Office Renovations, Hooksett Turnpike Maintenance #825, Hooksett, NH, for a total amount not to exceed $357,900. Effective upon G&C approval through December 15, 2006. (2)Further Authorized the amount of $15,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided.

#16 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a one-year extension of lease with the Town of Plaistow, NH, for office and courtroom space on Elm Street, Plaistow, NH, for a cost not to exceed $7,061.60 annually. Effective January 19, 2007 through January 18, 2008.

#17 Authorized to accept and place on file the agency’s quarterly allotments for the period through June 30, 2006.

#18 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with The Louis Berger Group Inc., Manchester, NH, for professional Civil/Structural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.

#19 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Plant and Property Management, to amend a contract with Public Communications Services, Los Angeles, CA, (previously approved by G&C on 12-15-99, amended on 8-9-00, amended on 11-13-02, amended on 8-13-03), for inmate calling services at the Northern NH Correctional Facility. Effective retroactive to August 23, 2006 through August 22, 2007.

#20 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Plant and Property Management to amend a contract with Public Communications Services, Los Angeles, CA, (previously approved by G&C on 8-23-00, amended on 1-24-01, amended on 8-13-03), for inmate calling and public pay telephone services at the NH State Prison for Men in Concord, the NH State Prison for Women in Goffstown, the Lakes Region Facility in Laconia, and the Youth Development Center in Manchester. Effective retroactive to August 23, 2006 through August 22, 2007.

#21 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Lee F. Carroll Associates, Gorham, NH, for professional Electrical services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in the amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.

#22 Authorized to contract with Nortech Systems from Barrington, NH, for fire alarm testing and maintenance services at two state facilities for a total not to exceed $43,485. Effective November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2009.

#23 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for low bid Water Damage Repair of the Brown Building located at the Glencliff Home for Elderly, Benton, NH., for the lump sum price of $535,023. Effective upon G&C approval through June 13, 2007.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#24 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue a check totaling $41.38 to Orton H. Hicks Jr. 100% General Funds.

#25 Authorized to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $52,996.76 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#26 Authorized Melinda Dupre, Field Audit Team Leader, unclassified position #9U152, be placed to Group DD, step one, ($51, 391). Effective retroactive to December 12, 2005. 100% General Funds.

#27 Authorized a salary increment of $4,469 to Assistant Commissioner Margaret Fulton, effective November 4, 2006. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#28 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Historical Resources to retroactively amend a lease agreement with Exacom Inc., d/b/a HKH Associates, Concord, (previously approved by G&C on 10-14-99, item #21, amended on 7-28-04, item #19), for the lease of a storage facility, by extending the end date from June 30, 2006 to December 30, 2006 and by increasing the amount by $8,200 from $32,800 to $41,000. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

#29 Authorized Division of the Arts to award a Community Arts Grant to the City of Portsmouth in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#30 Authorized Division of the Arts to award Friends of the Arts, Plymouth, NH, grants totaling $20,250. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#31 Authorized Division of the Arts to award two Organizational Support Grants totaling $11,300 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 28, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#32 Authorized Division of the Arts to grant FY 2007 Individual Artist Fellowship Awards totaling $30,000 to the artists as detailed in letter dated August 25, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#33 Authorized Division of the Arts to award one year Operating Grants totaling $58,795 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 25, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#34 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to enter into a sole source retroactive agreement with Screenvision Direct, Rochester, NY, to develop an advertisement that will be seen on movie theater screens in six NH movie theaters for the purpose of promoting the state’s agricultural industry and products during the harvest and holiday shopping seasons in the amount of $5,940. Effective August 4, 2006 to May 31, 2007. 93.98% General, 6.02% Other Funds.

#35 Authorized Division of Animal Industry to accept and expend grant funds from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the amount of $15,800 to be used to provide financial assistance to the State in conducting risk assessments, testing, surveillance, training and education for the Johnes Disease Program. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#36 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Mr. Robert LaPree, Contoocook, NH, for the preparation of a permanent photography exhibit chronicling the NH National Guard mission in Iraq from January 29, 2005 through February 13, 2005 in the amount of $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2006. 100% General Funds.

#37 Authorized to enter into a contract with AMEC Earth and Environmental Inc., Plymouth Meeting PA, for environmental services in the amount of $200,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#37A Authorized to enter into an agreement with Noresco LLC, Westborough, MA, to implement energy and resource conservation measures throughout various NH National Guard readiness center locations across the state, for a total amount of $1,494,793. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#38 Authorized to conduct a daylong pre-conference Child Advocacy Center Summit for the county multidisciplinary child abuse investigative teams, currently scheduled for October 25, 2006, and a two-day advanced conference scheduled for October 26-27, 2006 entitled the Fourteenth Annual Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Both events are to be held at the Waterville Valley Conference and Event Center, Waterville Valley, NH, at a cost not to exceed $79,604.20. This amount will be paid in part from registration fees, paid by up to 300 attendees. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees for the two-day advanced training conference above in the amount of $125 from an estimated 300 participants for a total not to exceed $37,500 to help defray the cost of this conference and facility expenses. (3)Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with Waterville Valley Conference and Event Center in an amount not to exceed $67,705.20 for the necessary conference facilities and food services for the daylong pre-conference summit and the two-day advanced training conference above. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2007. 47.1% Other (participant fees), 52.9% Federal Funds.

#39 Authorized to amend a federal grant received from the Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #71), by extending the termination dated from September 30, 2006 to December 31, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to amend a sub-grant with the NH Department of Corrections (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #71), to assist the Department of Corrections in interfacing their computer system with other NH Justice Computer Systems, by extending the termination date from September 30, 2006 to December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#40 Authorized to amend a federal grant of the FY 2003 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (previously approved by G&C on 11-19-03, item #20), by extending the end date from September 30, 2006 to September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. (2)Further Authorized to amend a sub-grant with Health and Human Services, Division of Juvenile Justice Services (previously approved by G& Con 6-22-05, item #47), for residential substance abuse treatment programming, by extending the end date upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. (3) Further Authorized to amend a sub-grant with Belknap County Department of Corrections (previously approved by G& Con 9-21-05, item #53), for residential substance abuse treatment programming, by extending the end date upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. (4) Further Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with Strafford County Department of Corrections for residential substance abuse treatment programming in the amount of $9,900. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. (5) Further Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with Strafford County Department of Corrections for residential substance abuse treatment programming in the amount of $9,100. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007.

#41 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to retroactively reappoint Wynn E. Arnold as an Assistant Attorney General for a five year term effective August 31, 2006 through August 31, 2011.

#42 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to retroactively reappoint N. William Delker as an Assistant Attorney General for a five year term effective August 28, 2006 through August 28, 2011.

#43 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Program Innovations, Inc., Gloucester MA, to provide specialized training and technical assistance on the issue of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse and neglect in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#44 TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Pignatelli voted to table the request to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Thomson-West, Eagan, MN, for on-line legal research services in the amount of $16,501.20. Effective August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2009. 100% Other Funds.

#45 Authorized to enter into a contract with Reden & Anders to provide research and reporting services in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#46 Authorized to retroactively reallocate position #30346 Physician’s Assistant from labor grade 22 to labor grade 27, step 3 with a 20% salary increment enhancement effective July 21, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

#47 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Ronald Reinstein, Phoenix, AZ, for the provision of consulting and presentation services in an amount not to exceed $4,745. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#48 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Robert McGrath, Middlebury, VT, for the provision of consulting and presentation services in an amount not to exceed $5,718. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#49 Authorized a retroactive Education Tuition Agreement with Franklin Pierce College, Concord, NH, so that Gary Arceci may participate in the course entitled Quantitative and Research Techniques, GM542 between September 2, 2006 and December 6, 2006 and to pay said costs in the amount of $1,395. 100% General Funds.

LIQUOR COMMISSION

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#50 Authorized to accept and expend Sweepstakes Incentive Award Funds from the MUSL, Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $100. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

#51 Authorized to enter into a contract with Flexi-Door Corporation d/b/a The Awning Center, Epping, NH, for the sole purpose replacing worn awnings at the following retail store locations: #25 – Coliseum Avenue, Nashua and #69 – 28B Portsmouth Avenue, and Stratham Liquor Stores, for a total price limitation of $4,875. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2006. 100% General Funds.

#52 Authorized to enter into a contract with NH Blacktop Sealers Inc., Auburn, NH, for the sole purpose of parking lot striping at various Liquor Commission locations throughout NH, for a total price limitation of $4,416. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#53 Authorized to accept and place on file the report detailing the activities of the Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund for fiscal year 2006.

#54 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $35,269 from the US Department of Agriculture for the Forest Land Enhancement Program. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

#55 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a retroactive contract with Handy House Inc., Foxboro, MA, for portable toilet services at Bear Brook Campground in the amount of $4,500. Effective July 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

#56 WITHDRAWN – The agency withdrew the request of the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Thomas S. McAllister Poured Foundation, Fremont, NH, for construction of a concrete foundation and walls at the Bear Brook State Park Campground in the amount of $23,518. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% General Funds.

#57 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept the donation of a bench from the