GOVERNOR AND
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
The Governor and Executive
Council convened at
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The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded
by Councilor Wieczorek, accepted the minutes of
#84 Authorized to amend a retroactive sole source contract with Rockingham County Commissioners, Brentwood, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #67) in the amount of $35,145.50 to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Rockingham County from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 100% General Funds.
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The Governor and Executive
Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Shea approved the appointment of several persons nominated
for Civil Commissions from the
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The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
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CONFIRMATIONS
The Governor and Council confirmed the following:
Adult
Parole Board
Pierre
J. Morin,
Succeeding: Amy Vorenberg,
State
Committee on Aging
(
Stephen
Gorin, (d),
Succeeding: Sean Lyon (i),
State
Committee on Aging
(
Barbara
A. Salvatore, (d),
Succeeding: Kenneth Brooks (i),
Agricultural
Advisory Board
(
Andrew
Howe, Gilford Effective:
Succeeding: Charles Moulton, New
Air
Resources Council
(Steam,
Power Generating Industry)
William
H. Smagula, Bedford Effective:
Succeeding: John MacDonald,
Atlantic
States Marine Fisheries
G.
Ritchie White,
Reappointment Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
(
Nominated
by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services
Vacancy Term:
Division
of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
(
Nominated
by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services
Beth
Setear,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Chiropractic Examiners
John
D. Boyden II, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Chiropractic Examiners
W.
Keith Parrish, Gilford Effective:
Succeeding: Kevin S. Moriarty,
Community
College System of
(Community
Service Sector)
William
A. Marcello, Keene Effective:
Vacancy Term:
State
Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in
Roberta
J. Berner,
Vacancy Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
State
Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in
Kelly
A. Clark, Webster Effective:
Vacancy Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
State
Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in
Sonke
Dornblut,
Vacancy Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
State
Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in
Beverly
Raymond,
Vacancy Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
State
Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in
Fred
Roberge,
Vacancy Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
State
Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in
Vacancy Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
Compensation
Appeals Board
(Labor)
Dennis
E. E. Adams,
Vacancy Term:
Education
& Training Officer: Division of
Personnel
Nominated
by the Director of Personnel
Dennis
T. Martino, Hopkinton Effective:
Succeeding: Monika A. Bissell,
Salary: DD Step 4 $64,486
State
Board of Fire Control
(Propane
Gas Distribution)
Brian
B. Boudreau,
Reappointment Term:
State
Board of Fire Control
(Insurance)
William
L. Mead, Sr. ,
Succeeding: Donna W. Knighton,
Fire
Standards and Training Commission
Nominated
by the
R.
Gary Stenhouse,
Succeeding: Peter Russell, Meredith Term:
Mary
W. McLaughlin, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Acting
Commissioner: Department of Health and Human Services
Nicholas
A Toumpas,
Vacancy Term: Serves at G&C pleasure
Salary: MM: $108,990
Health
Services Planning and Review Board
Nominated
by the
Scott
M. Wojtkiewicz, Bedford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Lakes
Management Advisory Committee
(Member
Representing Science Community)
James
F. Haney,
Reappointment Term:
(Natural
Resources)
Jack
R. Bronnenberg, Strafford Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Landscape Architects
Roberta
N. Woodburn,
Reappointment Term:
Occupational
Therapy Governing Board
(Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Roberta
A. Daw, Sunapee Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Pari-Mutuel
Commission
Anthony
B. Urban,
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Registration of Podiatrists
(Public
Member)
Stephanie
Caldon, Tilton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Registration of Podiatrists
James
H. Dolan,
Succeeding: Hal B. Goolman,
Board
of Registration of Podiatrists
Kenneth
R. Limburg,
Reappointment Term:
Police
Commission
Thomas
J. Pappas, (d),
Succeeding: Robert E. Valade,
Pre-Engineering
Technology Advisory Council
(Public
Member)
Jennifer
Ng,
Succeeding: Brenda Quinn,
Real
Estate Appraisers Board
(Certified
Residential Appraiser)
Kristen
A. Eldridge, Meredith Effective:
Reappointment Term:
(
Keith
R. Hickey, Bedford Effective:
Vacancy Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Representative
of a local river management advisory committee)
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services
Kathryn
P. Nelson,
Vacancy Term:
Department of Transportation: Director of the Division
of Aeronautics, Rail and Transit
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation
Jack
W. Ferns, Loudon Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Salary: FF Max $75,857
Department
of Transportation: Director of Project Development
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation
William
J. Cass,
Succeeding: James A. Moore, Bow Term:
Salary: Group II Step 3 $80,399
NOMINATIONS
The Governor placed into nomination the following:
State
Committee on Aging
(
Robert
A. Loven, (r), Dummer Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Margaret McClellan,
Air
Resources Council
(Fuel
Oil Industry)
David
G. Collins, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Air
Resources Council
(Natural
Gas Industry)
Debra
I. Hale, Hooksett Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission
(Drug
Abuse Prevention)
Betsy
Abrahams,
Reappointment Term:
Christa
McAuliffe Planetarium Commission
Richard
Ashooh, Bedford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Christa
McAuliffe Planetarium Commission
Karen
N. Bianco, Gilford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Christa
McAuliffe Planetarium Commission
Antoinette
B. Galvin, Hampton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Christa
McAuliffe Planetarium Commission
Daniel
I. St. Hilaire, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Christa
McAuliffe Planetarium Commission
William
H. Lambrukos, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Director:
Division of Historical Resources/Department of Cultural Resources
Nominated
by the Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Resources
Elizabeth
H. Muzzey, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: James McConaha,
Salary: DD Maximum $66,830
Current
Use Advisory Board
(
David
W. Tellman, Whitefield Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Economic
Development Matching Grants Program
Nominated
by the
Cathy
Ann Stacey, Salem Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
Enhanced
911 Commission
Nominated
by the
James
S. Valiquet, Newbury Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Enhanced
911 Commission
(Police
Officer)
George
Valliere, Gorham Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Fish
& Game Commission
(
Theodore
A. Tichy, Milan Effective: Upon
comfirmation
Reappointment Term:
Lakes
Management Advisory Committee
(Representing
Conservation Community)
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Committee on Marine Fisheries
David
T. Goethel, Hampton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Advisory
Committee on Marine Fisheries
Esther
E. Kennedy,
Reappointment Term:
Midwifery
Council
(Midwife)
Adrian
E. Feldhusen, New
Reappointment Term:
Municipal
Records Board
(Professional
Historian)
David
R. Proper, Keene Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Archie
C. Burnett III, Milford Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Board
of Nursing
(RN)
Dorothy
A. McLain, Raymond Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: Kristine A. Day,
Personnel
Appeals Board
(Alternate)
Philip
P. Bonafide, Sanbornton Effective:
Reappointment Term:
Postsecondary
Education Commission
(Upon
recommendation of the
Daniel
M. Nelson, Hanover Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding:
Real
Estate Commission
(Non-broker)
Barbara
Heath, Hampton Effective: Upon
confirmation
Reappointment Term:
Nominated
by the
Stephen
J. Arnold, Portsmouth Effective: Upon
confirmation
Succeeding: David W. Kelley,
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Representing
Public Water Works)
Robert
G. Beaurivage,
Reappointment Term:
Rivers
Management Advisory Committee
(Representing
the Business and Industry Association)
Allan
G. Palmer,
Reappointment Term:
Telecommunications
Planning and Development Advisory Committee
(Residential
Telecom User)
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Martha
McLeod, Franconia Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
Telecommunications
Planning and Development Advisory Committee
(Industry)
Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of
Resources and Economic Development
Maura
M. Weston, Concord Effective: Upon
confirmation
Vacancy Term: 3 yrs from confirmation
BUSINESS FINANCE
AUTHORITY
#1 The
Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Shea and further on a roll call vote as
follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Shea –
yes, Councilor Hollingworth – 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,
Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc. located in
EXTRACT FROM
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND
COUNCIL HELD ON
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A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO
THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,150,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE
AUTHORITY
OF THE STATE OF
IN
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 Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc. (the "Borrower"), in Tamworth, New Hampshire, by the Authority’s issuance of up to $2,150,000 in revenue bonds (the "Bonds") under RSA 162-I:1 et seq. (the "Act"); and
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 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 certain commercial real estate loans issued in connection with the construction and renovation of property owned by the Borrower located at 448 White Mountain Highway in Tamworth, New Hampshire (the “Property”); (ii) financing certain real estate related costs associated with the Property, including, but not limited to, appraisal, environmental, title and survey costs; (iii) financing the purchase of certain dental equipment and other miscellaneous furniture, fixture and equipment costs; and (iv) financing issuance costs including a debt service reserve fund (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
(b) General Findings.
(1) The Project and the proposed financing of the Project are feasible.
(2) The Borrower has the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Facility successfully.
(3) The Mortgage, Security, Loan and Trust 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:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#2 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
Barrington, NH, for the purpose of evaluating the quality of an existing water
supply and recommend alternatives in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#3 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
#4 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to retroactively accept a donation of Media advertising from the Employment Times of Dover in the amount of $2,936 to be used for the regional advertising of the 2nd Annual Concord / Lakes Region Job Fair to be held on September 5, 2007.
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
#5 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the
request to pay retroactively the
roster of cases (as detailed in letter dated August 17, 2007) accepted by
Attorney William J. Hurley,
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#6 Authorized Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey G. Vorce,
#7 Authorized Captain Dean Y. Rancourt,
#8 Authorized Major Don C. Starkweather,
#9 Authorized Carol M. Barba,
#9A Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds in
the amount of $136,909 from the federal government (National Guard Bureau) as
part of the five-year Federal-State Master Cooperative Agreement in support of
the Centralized Personnel Plan from
#9B Authorized to accept an expend additional federal funds in
the amount of $300,000 from the National Guard Bureau for the purpose of Joint
Family Support Assistance Program for the period of G&C approval through
September 30, 2008. (2)Further Authorized
to enter into a Inter-Agency agreement with the
Department of Health and Human Services for this Joint Family Support
Assistance Program. Effective upon
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#10 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to pay Irving Oil Corporation, Lewiston, ME, the amount of $2,034.56 for delivery of 951.4 gallons of #2 fuel.
#11 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a retroactive contract with Park Lane Construction & Development, Clyde, NY, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #26), for unanticipated excavation and replacement of unsuitable materials under the Salt Storage Shed, Enfield, NH, by increasing the amount by $15,320 from $1,159,573 to $1,174,893. 100% General Funds.
#12 Authorized to grant to Unitil
Energy Systems Inc., and Verizon New England Inc., a
permanent utility easement to install electrical and communication facilities
to three state owned facilities located on the
#13 Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction
to enter into a contract with Eckhardt & Johnson
Inc., Manchester, NH for HVAC renovations at several Department of
Transportation rest areas located throughout the state, for a total price not
to exceed $397,431. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#13A Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to
enter into a contract with Eckman Construction
Company Inc., Bedford, NH, for design/build M&S Office Building
Renovations, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $10,928,370. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#13B Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Delta Dental Plan of NH Inc., Concord, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #28), for fully-insured dental coverage for active state employees and eligible spouses and dependents, to provide for the additional dental coverage and additional premium payments associated with those benefit changes that were collectively bargained in the just-ended labor management negotiation.
#13C Authorized to pay the National Association of State Budget
Officers,
#13D Authorized to reclassify position #10128
Mail Clerk II, labor grade 9, to an Accountant IV, labor grade 23. Effective upon G&C
approval.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#14 Authorized the Comptroller to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $40,620.57 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.
#15 Authorized to reclassify position #11589, Accountant III, labor grade 21 ($34,671) to Program Specialist II at the same labor grade and salary.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#16 Authorized to make a one time payment to
#17 Authorized Division of the Arts to award an Art in
Residence Grant in the amount of $5,000 to the Henniker Community School,
Henniker, NH. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#18 Authorized Division of Arts to award Cultural Facility
grants totaling $20,400 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated
#19 Authorized Division of Historical Resources to accept and
expend a Johanna Favrot Fund Grant from the National
Trust for Historic Preservation for the Neighborhood Conservation Districts
Project in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS &
FOOD
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#20 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Michele L. Tremblay, d/b/a Naturesource Communications,
#21 Authorized Division of Animal Industry to accept and expend
grant funds from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the
amount of $35,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#22 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tarah Snee,
#23 Authorized to conduct a daylong pre-conference Child
Advocacy Center Summit for the county multidisciplinary child abuse
investigative teams, currently scheduled for
#24 DENIED
– The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth voted
to deny the petition of
William John Blanchard requesting a pardon hearing for the offenses of Burglary
and Theft by UnAuthorized Taking. The petitioner is not eligible for an annulment
until
#25 DENIED – The
Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Shea,
seconded by Councilor Wieczorek voted to deny the petition of Michael Cummings
requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Criminal Threatening. The petitioner is eligible to seek an
annulment after
#25A Authorized to continue the one part-time consultant (previously
approved by G&C on 1-17-07), for the provision of legal advice to the NH Secretary
of State to support the preparation of an up-to-date manual on the privileges,
duties, and responsibilities of Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace in
NH. (2)Further Authorized a memorandum
of understanding with the Secretary of State which sets forth the terms and
conditions whereby the Secretary of State will fund a contract attorney in the
amount of $15,000 to provide legal research, prepare memoranda of law, and
draft a Notary Public/Justice of the Peace plicy and
procedure manual from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. (3)Further Authorized to accept and expend
funds from for the contract attorney in the amount of $15,000. Effective
#26 NOT USED
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#27 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation,
#28 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a 20 year lease, renewable for two additional ten-year terms, with the New England Handicapped Sports Association at Mount Sunapee State Park to continue operations in the existing facility and cover the construction of and transition into a new and larger facility closer to the beginner ski trails. (2)Further Authorized to accept a $1,100 administrative fee for this action, and approve the deposit of $1,100 into DRED State Park Funds. Effective upon G&C approval.
#29 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a
contract with F.A. Gray inc., Portsmouth, NH, to provide repairs and painting
of the Wentworth Coolidge Mansion in the amount of $84,925. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#30 Authorized Division of Travel and
Tourism Development to award a grant to Hearths & Hillsides d/b/a Country
Inns in the
#31 Authorized Trails Bureau to award an emergency grant to the
OHRV clubs as detailed in letter dated
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#32 Authorized to retroactively
amend a $498,491 grant from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
(previously approved by G&C on
#33 Authorized to amend a Cooperative Project Agreement with
the
#34 Authorized to amend a Loan Agreement with the Town of
#35 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Pemi-Baker Solid Waste District,
#36 Authorized to approve an Original Loan Agreement with Newfields Water & Sewer District to finance water system improvements in the amount of $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval.
#37 Authorized Water Division to enter into an agreement with
Underwood Engineers Inc.,
#38 Authorized to amend a loan with the Town of Pittsfield, NH, to complete the construction of a septage receiving facility by increasing the amount by $810,740 from $1,566,994 to $2,377,734. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Capital Funds.
#39 Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the City of
#40 Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of
#41 Authorized Edgar Crothers’ request to construct a tidal dock including a permanent pier, connecting to a ramp, connecting to a float, providing two undersized slips on the Piscataqua River.
#42 Authorized Marke Uhlar’s request to amend the permit to construct a permanent pier connecting to a ramp, connecting to two floats, providing one undersized slip on the Cocheco River in Dover (previously approved by G&C on 5-3-06).
#43 Authorized Karen Beane’s
request to construct two seasonal piers northwesterly of an existing breakwater
with a gap at the shoreline and a cantilevered dock on
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
Office
of Business Operations
#44 Authorized to provide retroactive
travel reimbursement for Dr. Clint Koenig, State Medical Director, in the
amount of $18.00 for expenses incurred on
#45 Authorized Bureau of Finance to reclassify position #12317 from Internal Auditor III, salary grade 23 to Program Specialist III, salary grade 23.
Division of Family Assistance
#46 Authorized to award a two year grant totaling $48,328 to
the Tri-County Community Action Program Inc.,
Bureau of Medical Services
#47 Authorized Disability Determination Section to amend a retroactive agreement with Arthur J. Walsh, MD, Pembroke, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #330, amended on 10-25-06, item #72A), to function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer, by increasing the amount by $22,000 from $96,796.68 to $118,796.68 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Bureau of Homeless, Housing and
Transportation Services
#48 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern
Community Services Inc.,
#49 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Tri-County
Community Action Program Inc.,
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#50 Authorized to enter into an assignment and assumption
agreement with Anthem Health Plans of NH Inc., d/b/a Anthem Blue Cross and Blue
Shield,
#51 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Medical Review
and Consulting LLC d/b/a Health Strategies Review Inc.,
#52 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the
#53 Authorized to reclassify position #15981 from Mental Health Worker III, salary grade 13 to Registered Nurse III, salary grade 23. 75% Federal, 21% General, 4% Other Funds.
#54 Authorized Siobhan Foley to receive tuition assistance for Enhanced Nurse Development and Training in the amount not to exceed $13,121. Effective for the Fall 2007 term through the completion of all course requirements for the Institute’s Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program. 69% General, 30% Federal, 1% Other Funds.
#55 Authorized Jessica Scurdo to receive tuition assistance for Enhanced Nurse Development and Training in the amount not to exceed $10,899. Effective for the Fall 2007 term through the completion of all course requirements for the Institute’s Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program. 69% General, 30% Federal, 1% Other Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#56 Authorized to enter into a contract
with Pro Technologies LLC,
#57 Authorized to retroactively pay Donna Lamprey, Health Facilities Cleaner
Supervisor II, prior year reclassification increase wages that were not
processed from
#58 Authorized to enter into a contract
with TWL Knowledge Group Inc.,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#59 Authorized to process mileage reimbursement payments to Barbara Cohen, Ruth Littlefield, Santina Thibedeau, and Sarah Fox for FY 2007 instate travel in the amount of $1,646.20. 100% Federal Funds.
#60 Authorized to grant funds to the
#60A Authorized to budget and expend unexpended
carry forward funds in the amount of $1,475,527.48 for the State Assessment
Programs. (2)Further Authorized
to extend one full time – temporary Program Specialist II position. Fiscal
Committee approved.
POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#61 Authorized to enter into a service
agreement with Richard Ayres of
#62 Authorized to enter into a service
agreement with Human Dynamics of Concord, NH, to provide instruction in two
one-day sessions of Conflict Resolution through Effective Communication and two
one-day sessions of Vicarious Traumatization and
Compassion Fatigue, to be held at the Arthur D. Kehas
Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in
#63 Authorized to enter into a service
agreement with Charles Hemp of
#64 Authorized to enter into a service
agreement with Shiloh Trail, Inc.,
#65 Authorized to enter into a service
agreement with University of North Florida d/b/a Institute of Police Technology
and Management, Jacksonville, FL, to provide instruction in two five-day
sessions of Field Training Officer, two five-day sessions of First Line
Supervision, a two-day session of Concealment Areas in an Vehicle, a ten-day
session of At-Scene Crash Investigation, a ten-day session of Technical Crash
Investigation, and a five-day session of Sex Crimes Investigation, to be held
at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training
Facility and Campus in Concord at a cost of $85,500. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#66 Authorized to enter into a service
agreement with NAMI-NH,
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#67 Authorized Division of Administration retroactive approval to pay annual membership dues of $5,616 to the Federation of Tax Administrators, Washington, DC, for membership dues for SFY08. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
#68 Authorized Division of State Police to
enter into a sole source contract
with Integra Technologies International Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for a
maintenance/service contract for the AGFA d-lab photo processor and printer in
the Forensic Laboratory in the amount of $55,416. Effective
#69 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles
to pay annual membership dues in the amount of $6,331 to the American
Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Arlington, VA. Effective
#70 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles
to pay annual membership dues in the amount of $13,900 to the International
Registration Program, Arlington, VA.
Effective
#71 Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively pay the National Emergency Management Association, Lexington, KY, for 2008 membership dues in the amount of $3,200 for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 30% Federal, 59% Private & Local, 11% Revolving Funds.
#72 Authorized Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the
community/organizations as detailed in letter dated August 14, 2007, for the
purpose of enhancing local all-hazard planning in a total amount of
$141,924. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#73 Authorized Division
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement
with the NH Department of Transportation for the purpose of activities
associated with enhancing local all-hazard planning in the amount of
$30,000. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#74 Authorized Division of State Police to
enter into a sole source retroactive contract
with 106 Commerce Park Mini Storage, Pembroke, NH, for the rental of three
storage units in an amount not to exceed $4,104. Effective
#75 Authorized Division of State Police to
enter into a sole source retroactive contract
with Motorola Company Inc., Anaheim, CA, for maintenance of the Crime Reporting
Information System in the amount not to exceed $72,957. Effective
#76 Authorized Division of State Police to
enter into a sole source contract
with Joe Brigham Inc., Pembroke, NH, to provide helicopter lift work for State
Police Communications Maintenance in the amount of $4,999. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#77 Authorized Division of Safety
Services, Marine Patrol Bureau, to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Riveredge
Marina on Squam Lake, Ashland, NH, for the rental of
two boat slips for the 2007 boating season for two Marine Patrol vessels in the
amount of $3,725. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#78 Authorized Division of Fire Standards
& Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a $3,422 agreement
with Allen A. Thomason, Hanover, PA, to provide instructional services for a
program offered in NH, for NH Fire Instructors, on a date yet to be
determined. Effective
upon G&C approval through
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as
follows:
#79 Authorized to amend a contract with
the Nashua Regional Planning Commission,
#80 Authorized to amend a contract with
Edwards & Kelcey Inc.,
#81 Authorized to reclassify position #21859 Engineering Technician V, labor grade 22, to Program Specialist IV, labor grade 25.
#82 Authorized to enter into a contract
with North Country Plumbing & Heating,
#83 Authorized to
retroactively amend a contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc.,
#84 Authorized Bureau of Finance & Contracts to enter amend a contract with Robert Half International Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-2-07, item #144), for temporary accounting services by increasing the amount by $36,000 from $29,120 to $65,120, and by extending the end date to June 30, 2008 from December 31, 2007. 100% Highway Funds.
#85 Authorized to enter into a contract
with Gemini Electric Inc., d/b/a Power Up Generator Service Co.,
#86 Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to
enter into an agreement with the State of
#87 Authorized Bureau of Mechanical Services
to enter amend a contract with Alltex Uniform Rental
Service Inc., Manchester, NH, for providing uniforms to an increased number of
Bureau employees, by increasing the amount by $12,948 from $18,252 to
$31,200. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#88 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with McFarland-Johnson, Incorporated, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-5-03, item #154), for addressing transportation needs along the I-93 corridor in the Town of Bow and the City of Concord, NH, by extending the completion date from September 3, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
#89 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to
enter into an agreement with the Town of Charlestown, NH, to compensate the
Town $160,000 for road rehabilitation work related to the floods of October
2005. Effective upon
G&C approval through
#90 Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to
provide funding to the Pease Development Authority, for AIP-34 to purchase
property within the Runway Protection Zones to Runway 16 at the Portsmouth
International Airport at Pease in the amount of $777,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#91 Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to
provide funding to the City of Concord, NH, for AIP-21, to acquire land located
within the Runway Protection Zone to Runway 17 in the amount of $666,998. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#92 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Park Construction Corp., Fitzwilliam, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-15-06, item #176), for the reconstruction of the NH 101/Winchester Street intersection and other improvements in the City of Keene, by increasing the amount by $430,000 from $6,386,989.80 to $6,816,989.80. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#93 Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-13-06, item #159), for pavement widening and reconstruction of NH 11 and the replacement of the Ram Brook Bridge in Claremont and Newport, by increasing the amount by $500,000 from $12,133,272.80 to $12,633,272.80. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
#94 Authorized Bureau of Construction to
enter into a contract with R. J. Olszak Construction
Inc., d/b/a All-Ways Wrecking,
#95 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a retroactive contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH (previously amended by G&C on 5-24-06), for further data collection and completion of the technical study, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2008 from June 30, 2007. 83% Federal, 17% General Funds.
#96 Authorized Bureau of Rail &
Transit to enter into a lease agreement with Paul & Emiliette
Beaudoin, Meredith, NH, for a parcel of land on the
State-owned Concord to Lincoln Railroad Line in Meredith for $1,925 per year
and a one-time administrative fee of $1,100.
Effective upon G&C approval through
#97 Authorized with Councilor Shea recusing, the Bureau of Rail
& Transit to enter into an operating agreement with Jalbert
Leasing Inc., Portsmouth, NH, to provide intercity bus service between Dover,
Durham and Exeter and Boston-North Station to complement intercity passenger
rail service between NH and MA for an amount not to exceed $270,894. Effective upon G&C
approval through
#98 Authorized Bureau of Highway
Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Skillings
& Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on
the property of David Vachon, Candia, NH, in the
amount of $20,485. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#99 Authorized Bureau of Highway
Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Skillings
& Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on
the property of Andrew Harris, East Kingston, NH, in the amount of
$26,925. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#100 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance
(Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company, Dunbarton, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the
property of Daniel Richardson, Wolfeboro Falls, NH, in the amount of
$21,077.50. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#101 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance
(Well Section) to enter into a contract with L.G. Cushing & Sons, Walpole,
NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of Karen Menge, Lyme, NH in the amount of
$19,402.50. Effective
upon G&C approval through
#102 Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance
to enter into a contract with Handy House Inc., Foxboro, MA, for providing and
maintaining portable chemical toilets at Rumney Rest
Area in the amount of $15,120. Effective upon G&C approval through
#103 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a sewer easement, two drainage easements and a flowage easement over State owned land in Londonderry, to Stonyfield Farms Inc., for $58,000, plus a $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval.
#104 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to
sell a 2.3 acre parcel in
#105 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to pay
various owners $7,830,578 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for
amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from
#106 Authorized Bureau of Environment to
enter into four pre-qualified, low bid, cost-based contract for a combined
total of $500,000 with the following firms: (1)Preservation Company,
Kensington, NH, for $155,000; (2)Lisa B. Mausolf,
Preservation Consultant, Reading, MA, for $135,000; (3)URS Corporation,
Burlington, NJ, for $115,000; and (4)Historic Documentation Company Inc.,
Portsmouth, RI, for $95,000 to undertake certain cultural resource
investigations for transportation pruposes. Effective upon G&C approval
through
#107 Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.6 acre parcel in Henniker to Dennis Sturms for $6,000 plus a $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&C approval.
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#108 TABLED
- The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek,
seconded by Councilor Shea voted to table the request to enter into a
contract with Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates,
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Pignatelli and with Councilor Wieczorek voting no on
letter I, authorized the requests:
#110 TRAVEL
REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive
Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by
Councilor Pignatelli, authorized the requests:
Next Governor and Executive
Council meeting is scheduled for
The Honorable Board
then Adjourned