GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                State House, Concord, New Hampshire

                                                                                September 27, 2006, 10:00 a.m.

 

The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:00 a.m. with Councilor Griffin being absent and all other members present.

 

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, accepted the minutes of September 13, 2006.

 

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 September 13, 2006 meeting.

 

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

 

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

 

State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration

(Employees)

R. Bruce Gagnon, Chester                                                                                  Effective:  September 27, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2009

 

Office of Consumer Advocate: Consumer Advocate

Meredith A. Hatfield, Concord                                                                          Effective:  September 27, 2006

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:  September 27, 2006

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

 

Emergency Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission

Sharon Drake, Loudon                                                                                        Effective:  September 27, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  August 26, 2008

 

Emergency Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission

Kevin Farrell, Bristol                                                                                            Effective:  September 27, 2006

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

 

Enhanced 911 Commission

(New Hampshire Federation of Mutual Aid)

Paul A. Szoc, Keene                                                                                            Effective:  September 27, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 22, 2009

 

Executive Branch Ethics Committee

John J. Barthelmes, (i), Hopkinton                                                                    Effective:  September 27, 2006

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  June 30, 2008

 

Executive Branch Ethics Committee

John E. Blair, (r), Barnstead                                                                                Effective:  September 27, 2006

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  June 30, 2009

 

Executive Branch Ethics Committee

Deborah Schachter, (d), Concord                                                                      Effective:  September 27, 2006

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:  September 27, 2006

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

 

Board of Mental Health Practice

(Public Member)

Thomas Boulter, Concord                                                                                  Effective:  September 27, 2006

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  September 27, 2009

 

Police Commission (Nashua)

Thomas A. Maffee, (r), Nashua                                                                         Effective:  September 27, 2006

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:  September 27, 2006

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  September 27, 2009

 

Wetlands Site Selection Committee

Nominated by the Nature Conservancy

Mark Zankel, Hopkinton                                                                                     Effective:  September 27, 2006

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  September 27, 2009

 

NOMINATIONS

The Governor placed into nomination the following:

 

Board of Acupuncture Licensing

Alice G. Meattey, Dover                                                                                     Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  September 8, 2009

 

State Committee on Aging

(Sullivan County)

Jack Liberman, (i), Newport                                                                                Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Mendon MacDonald, Gilford                                                     Term:  June 24, 2009

 

Air Resources Council

(Practicing Physician)

Robert W. Hickey, MD, New Castle                                                                 Effective:  October 24, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 24, 2010

 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission

(Drug Abuse Treatment)

Amelie Gooding, Keene                                                                                      Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Steven Arnold, Colebrook                                                          Term:  September 20, 2009

 

Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board

Recommended by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services

(Grafton County)

Melissa A. Gould, Woodsville                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2009

 

Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board

Recommended by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services

(Belknap County)

Marilyn Lynch, Laconia                                                                                      Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  July 1, 2008

 

Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board

Recommended by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services

(Carroll County)

Christine MacDonald, Ossipee                                                                          Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Margaret Rieser, Freedom                                                           Term:  May 8, 2008

 

Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board

Recommended by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services

(Strafford County)

Beth Setear, Dover                                                                                               Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  Mother Paul Marie Santa Lucia, Rochester                             Term:  July 1, 2007

 

Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board

Recommended by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services

(Strafford County)

Steven H. Slovenski, Lee                                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  December 2, 2008

 

State Radiation Advisory Committee

(Medical)

Charles Leutzinger, MD, Wilton                                                                        Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 14, 2010

 

State Radiation Advisory Committee

(Public Member)

Elizabeth A. Thibodeau, Seabrook                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 14, 2010

 

Rivers Management Advisory Board

(Representative of the Agricultural Community)

Alan S. Bartlett, Concord                                                                                    Effective:  Upon confirmation

Succeeding:  James Robertson, Contoocook                                                  Term:  March 22, 2009

 

Wetlands Site Selection Committee

Nominated by the New Hampshire Association of Natural Resource Scientists

Nancy B. Rendall, Gilmanton                                                                             Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  3 yrs from confirmation

 

Wetlands Site Selection Committee

Nominated by the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions

Rick D. Van de Poll, Center Sandwich                                                              Effective:  Upon confirmation

Vacancy                                                                                                                 Term:  3 yrs from confirmation

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Anne Broderick Botteri, Bedford                                                                       Effective:  October 20, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 20, 2009

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Janice N. Markey, Center Tuftonboro                                                              Effective:  October 20, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 20, 2009

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Pamela B. Remick, Lancaster                                                                              Effective:  October 20, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 20, 2009

 

State Commission on the Status of Women

Bonnie White, Hopkinton                                                                                  Effective:  October 20, 2006

Reappointment                                                                                                     Term:  October 20, 2009

 

 

                                COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

#1            The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to enter into an agreement with the City of Franklin, NH, for the purpose of rehabilitating 6 units of transitional housing and 10 units of affordable housing, in the amount of $485,000.  Effective upon G&C app4oval through December 31, 2008.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

#2            The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to pay an outstanding terminal pay expense from State Fiscal Year 2006 in the amount of $2,775.06 using State Fiscal Year 2007 funds.  100% Other Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#3            Authorized to conduct a one day conference on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the Waterville Valley Ski Resort Inc., to provide training to local land use board members for a total cost not to exceed $8,505.  (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees for the conference above to defray the costs of the conference.  (3)Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Waterville Valley Ski Resort Inc., Waterville Valley, NH to provide facility rental, audio/visual equipment, morning breakfast, refreshments, and lunch for the conference in an amount not to exceed $6,855.   100% Other Funds.  (4)Further Authorized up to $1,650 for reimbursement of expenses related to speakers and conference materials including but not limited to handout reproduction, printing, mailings, and supplies, overnight stay, etc.  81% Other, 6% Federal, 13% General Funds. 

 

#4            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $1,797,260.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#5            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $1,340,723.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#6            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $3,405,664.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#7            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $1,309,572.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#8            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $1,065,083.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#9            Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $2,151,957.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#10          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services in the amount of $82,873.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to advance the vendor $11,809 of the above-references contract amount.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#11          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services in the amount of $65,201.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to advance the vendor $9,291 of the above-references contract amount.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#12          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services in the amount of $132,824.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to advance the vendor $18,927 of the above-references contract amount.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#13          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services in the amount of $62,837.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to advance the vendor $8,954 of the above-references contract amount.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#14          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services in the amount of $56,894.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to advance the vendor $8,107 of the above-references contract amount.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#15          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services in the amount of $99,371.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to advance the vendor $14,160 of the above-references contract amount.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#16          Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environmental services, Concord, NH to provide monitoring services for the state’s interests in privately owned conservation lands in the amount of $10,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  83% Federal, 17% General Funds. 

 

#17          Authorized to pay an invoice in the amount of $1,900 from the National Association of State Energy Officials for dues for the FY2005-2006 period with Fiscal Year 2007 funds.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#18          Authorized James P. Ryan, Stratham, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.

 

#19          Authorized Duane M. Foster, Portsmouth, NH, be confirmed for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

 

#20          Authorized Mary L. Hennessey, Hampton, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.

 

#21          Authorized to accept donations of computer software, HP laser printer, computer services to include KIOSK update in the amount of $2,162.89 for the NH Veterans Cemetery.

 

#22          Authorized to accept and expend monetary contributions in the amount of $910 for the NH Veterans Cemetery.  100% Other Funds. 

 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#23          Authorized the administrative directives to be issued as “Section 1100, Reimbursement of Travel, Meals, and Lodging Expenses,” for inclusion in the Department of Administrative Services Procedures Manuel.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#24          Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the Rockingham County Bar Association for their use of space located in the Rockingham County Courthouse, Brentwood, NH.  Effective October 1, 2006 through February 28, 2009. 

 

#25          Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease renewal agreement with the City of Laconia, NH, for 8,600 sq ft of space located in the Laconia District Court Building for a total amount not to exceed $39,929.98.  Effective July 1, 2005 through January 1, 2007.  (2)Further Authorized to waive compliance with RSA 10:B to test indoor air quality in this facility.  100% Transfer Funds. 

 

#26          Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease renewal with Sal’s Kitchen Realty, Salem, NH, for office and courtroom space in Milford, NH, for a total cost of $219,920.49.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2009.  100% Transfer Funds. 

 

#27          Authorized to accept the donation of a Sargent Tina Crabapple tree and granite tree marker from the Friends of Bob Collins.  The tree and marker will be planted in the small area near the Division of Personnel entrance, in memory of Bob Collins.

 

#28          Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Jacques Whitford, Portsmouth, NH, for professional environmental/geotechnical required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects in an amount not to exceed $300,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 

 

#29          Authorized to accept and place on file the list of agency transfers Authorized for Fiscal Year 2007 during the month of August.

 

#30          Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $670,000,000 to cover the expenditures for the Month of October 2006.  (2)Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $421,866,786.70 for the Month of August and recommends the balance of $98,133,213.30 be lapsed.

 

#30A      Authorized to waive $7,979.68 of its recoverable worker’s compensation lien of $19,646.34 to Karen Koczela in accordance with the consented to petition as detailed in letter dated September 13, 2006.

 

#30B       Authorized to accept the donation of 1059 compact fluorescent light bulbs from Paradigm Nouveau Enterprises LLC, Boulder, CO, to be installed in the State House.

 

#30C       Authorized to exercise an option to renew an existing Actuarial, Claims Audit and Employee Benefits Consulting Services agreement with The Segal Company for an additional two years, ending September 30, 2008, for an amount not to exceed $680,000.

 

#30D       Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with Palmer and Sicard Inc., Exeter, NH, for electrical renovations at the Merrimack Toll Plaza, Merrimack, NH, by increasing the amount by $96,214 from $1,008,000 to $1,104,214.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 15, 2006.  (2)Further Authorized an additional amount of $5,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, increasing the engineering fees from $40,000 to $45,000, brining the total contract from $1,104,214 to $1,109,214.

 

                                TREASURY DEPARTMENT

#31          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, 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 $19,754.40 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#32          Authorized Division of Arts to renew the membership with the National Assembly of State Arts agencies, Washington, DC in the amount of $7,245.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#33          Authorized NH State Library to make a retroactive payment of wages and benefits to Susan Palmatier, Librarian III, in the amount of $1,032.33, due to an incorrect increment date for the pay period ending March 16, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#34          Authorized Division of Arts to award an Arts in Education grant to Toby School in the amount of $3,500.  (2)Further Authorized Tobey School to accept and expend an Arts in Education grant from the Division of Arts.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#35          Authorized NH State Council on Arts to award FY 2007 Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants totaling $22,930 as detailed in letter dated September 13, 2006.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                NH RETIREMENT SYSTEM

#36          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept and place on file the fiscal year 2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

 

                                ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#37          Authorized to reclassify position #18432, Reproduction Equipment Operator I, labor grade 8, to Records Control Clerk, labor grade 10.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#38          Authorized to designate Glenn A. Perlow as an attorney at a salary of $61,000.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#39          Authorized to designate Tracy M. Culberson as an attorney at a salary of $60,000.  Effective upon G&C approval.

 

#40          Authorized to amend the Safe Havens federal grant award (previously approve by G&C on 9-22-04, item #22), supporting seven visitation centers serving NH which provide safe facilities for visitation and exchange of children in cases where domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault or stalking have been identified, by extending the termination date from September 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006.  (2)Further Authorized to amend the Safe Havens federal grant award above, (previously approve by G&C on 9-22-04, item #22), by extending the termination date only of all seven original sub-grantees made from the original end date of September 30, 2006 to a new end date of December 31, 2006.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#41          Authorized to enter into a sole source lease agreement with Capital Region Health Care Development Corporation, Concord, NH, for rental of 3,451 square feet of space located at the Concord Hospital for the office of the Chief Medical Examiner in the amount of $420,135.12.  Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2011.  100% General Funds. 

 

#42          WITHDRAWN – The Agency withdrew the request to amend a sole source contract with National Medical Services, Willow Grove, PA, (previously approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #54C), to provide toxicology testing services for the State Medical Examiner, by increasing the amount by $130,000 from $65,000 to $195,000.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

#43          Authorized for the salary increase set out in Appendix A, for attorneys in the Department of Justice, effective October 1, 2006 as Authorized by RSA 94:1-a, I(c)(3)(Supp.2002).

 

#44          Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Rosemary Swain (previously approved by G&C on 7-19-06, item #39), to catalog evidence and provide general office support as well as maintaining the contractor’s current weekly work hours and hourly rate, by increasing the amount by $32,637.77 from $10,000 to a new total of $42,637.77, and by extending the end date from September 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

#45          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to accept and expend federal funds for $39,285 from the US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, to administer, develop, and promote a successful mine-training program.  (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees in the amount of $35 from each participant in the mine training seminars as part of the federal program noted above totaling $10,700 to defray cost of facility expenses and to meet the required 25% non-federal matching fund.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007.    100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#46          TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, voted to table the request to enter into an agreement with Deloitte Consulting LLP, Boston, MA, for consulting and software implementation services in an amount not to exceed $11,400,000.  Effective September 27, 2006 through June 30, 2010.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#47          Authorized to reclassify position #40487, Programs Technician, salary grade 19 to Program Specialist III, salary grade 23.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

#48          The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request a waiver to exceed the 300-mile maximum travel radius by state vehicle in lieu of common carrier.  Investigations Corporal Tim Coulombe will travel to Egg Harbor Township, NJ on October 9, 2006 and returning on October 13, 2006 for the purpose of attending the Seventh Annual East Coast Gang Investigators Association Training Conference for a total estimated cost of $667.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#49          Authorized Bureau of Trails to award an emergency grant to the OHRV clubs as detailed in letter dated September 13, 2006, in the amount of $147,703.76.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006.  78% Transfer, 22% Other Funds. 

 

#50          Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, Planning & Development to enter into a contract with Mayo Roofing Co., Concord, NH, for the repair of the State Forest Warehouse, Concord, NH, in the amount of $71,290.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2006.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#51          Authorized to enter into a contract with James M. LaClair d/b/a LaClair Electric, Gilmanton, NH, for new breakers, panels and new wiring throughout the superintendent’s house at the Powder Mill State Fish Hatchery in New Durham, NH, in the amount of $7,225.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Fish and Game Funds. 

 

#52          Authorized to accept and expend $40,000 in grant monies from the US Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, for the purpose of surveying wild bird populations in NH for avian influenza.  Effective retroactive to May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

#53          Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no to retroactively award a Household Hazardous Waste grant to the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission for the purpose of conducting a household hazardous waste collection project totaling $11,025.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#54          Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated August 31, 2006, totaling $74,689.60 for the purpose of conducting household hazardous waste collection projects.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#55          Authorized to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $40,000 to cover the costs of a water quality and flow study of the Upper Merrimack River for planning public water and wastewater projects.  (2)Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Concord, MA to complete tasks 1-4 & 9 of a water quality and flow study of the Upper Merrimack River for Planning public water and wastewater projects in the amount of $80,000.  (3)Further Authorized an advance payment in an amount not to exceed $80,000 to the Corps in accordance with the terms of the agreement.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008.  100% Other Funds. 

 

#56          Authorized to amend a contract with Sanborn, Head & Associates Inc., Concord, NH, to extend the contract for completing the superfund Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study for the Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site in Plaistow from September 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

                                DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

 

                                Office of Business Operations

#57          Authorized to amend an agreement with Richard L. Poulin, Berlin, NH, for office space in Berlin, NH in the amount of $42,087.75.  Effective October 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2006.  41% Federal, 59% General Funds. 

 

                                Bureau of Medical Services

#58          Authorized Disability Determination Section to amend a sole source agreement with Peter B. Delfausse, MD, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-3-05, item #112), to function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer for the Disability Determination Section, by increasing the amount by $12,798.02 from $33,679 to $46,477.02.  Effective upon G&C approval.  50% Federal 50% General Funds. 

 

#59          Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Crotched Mountain Foundation, Greenfield, NH, to develop a medical home system of care for children with special health care needs and their families in an amount not to exceed $75,206.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  32% Federal, 68% General Funds. 

 

                                Division of Public Health Services

#60          Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to grant the list, as detailed in letter dated September 12, 2006, of pandemic preparedness funds to the associated All Hazards Regions Planning Groups in the amount of $109,675.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#61          Authorized Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to obtain epidemiological expertise to provide analytic and research support in the amount of $256,500.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  49% Federal, 51% General Funds. 

 

                                Division for Juvenile Justice Services

#62          Authorized to retroactively enter into an Educational Tuition Agreement with Rivier College, Nashua, NH, so that Eric Artus may attend the course entitled Spanish Culture through Film & Music I, during the period of September 1, 2006 through December 12, 2006 and to pay said costs in the amount of $1,250.  25% Federal, 75% General Funds. 

 

                                Glencliff Home For Elderly

#63          Authorized to retroactively enter into an Educational Tuition Agreement with Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA, so that Sarah Lester may attend the course entitled Statistical Methods, during the period of August 28, 2006 through December 16, 2006 and to pay said costs in the amount of $612.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                Division for Children, Youth & Families

#64          Authorized to reimburse the individuals, as detailed in letter dated August 31, 2006, from current year funds for in-state travel expenses incurred while in the performance of official state business during the last state fiscal year.  50% Federal, 50% General Funds. 

 

                                Bureau of Behavioral Health

#65          Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $35,408.10 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#66          Authorized to retroactively enter into an Educational Tuition Agreement with Franklin Pierce College, Concord, NH, so that Debora E.W. Vallery may attend the course entitled Economics for Managers, during the period of September 5, 2006 through December 2, 2006 and to pay said costs in the amount of $1,157.70.  25% Federal, 75% General Funds. 

 

#67          Authorized to retroactively enter into an Educational Tuition Agreement with Franklin Pierce College, Concord, NH, so that Charlene E. Noyes may attend the course entitled Quantitative & Research Techniques for Leaders, during the period of September 5, 2006 through December 2, 2006 and to pay said costs in the amount of $1,157.70.  100% General Funds. 

 

                                Division of Family Assistance

#68          Authorized to retroactively reimburse Caroline Worster, Family Service Specialist, $35.60 for travel expenses incurred on May 26, 2006.  50% Federal, 50% General Funds. 

 

#69          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in an amount not to exceed $487,408.  (2)Further Authorized to make an advanced payment of $69,583 to the grantee to enable the program to operate during the period between monthly reimbursements from the State.  Effective October 1, 2006 or upon G&C, whichever is later, through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#70          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in an amount not to exceed $442,308.  (2)Further Authorized to make an advanced payment of $58,154 to the grantee to enable the program to operate during the period between monthly reimbursements from the State.  Effective October 1, 2006 or upon G&C, whichever is later, through September 30, 2007.  100% Federal Funds. 

 

#71          Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services I