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Council Meeting Notes - Older Meetings

My notes here include items I think are of interest to our Council District 5.

These are older meetings; notes on more recent meetings are here.

May 26, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to amend a grant to the Town of Swanzey, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-13-08, item #3), to help municipalities solve development problems, by extending the end date to June 30, 2011 from June 30, 2010. No additional funding. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a grant with the Town of Peterborough, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-9-09, item #3), for the purpose of assisting a business, Northeast Products, by amending the job creation goal of 10 jobs from the original grant, to 8 jobs, and to decrease the amount by $40,000 from $195,000 to $155,000. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to amend the State Energy Programs grant (previously approved by G&C on 5-20-09, item #3), by reallocating ARRA funds, and by increasing in FY 2010 the amount of Personal Services Temporary Appointed funds by $7,000 and decreasing in FY 2010 the amount of Contracts for Program Services funds by $7,000. (2) Further authorized to amend the State Energy Programs grant (previously approved by G&C on 5-20-09, item #3), by reallocating ARRA funds, and by increasing the aggregate between FY's 2010, 2011 and 2012 the amount of Contracts for Program Services funds by $628,359 and decreasing in the aggregate between FY's 2010, 2011, 2012 the amount of Grants Federal funds by $628,359. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA SEP Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized to amend G&C item #22B, approved on 6-17-09, by reallocating funding between two ARRA accounts in the amount of $69,770 by increasing the account, "Training Site Improvements", in SFY 2010 from $3,050,000 to $3,119,770 and decreasing the account, "State Military Reservation Improvements", in SFY 2010 from $1,000,000 to $930,230 for a net amendment of $69,770. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a rental agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Concord, NH, providing the Division of Juvenile Probation and Parole Office with 150 SF of office space, Merrimack, NH in an amount not to exceed $5,778. Effective June 1, 2010 through May 30, 2013. 100% Agency Income Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with James J. Welch Co., Salem, MA, for ARRA - NH Army National Guard Training Site Renovations, Strafford, as part of the NHANG Stimulus Funds, for a total price not to exceed $2,484,514. (2) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $264,429 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $2,748,943. (3) Further authorized the amount of $100,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $2,848,943. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% ARRA - Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-13-10, item #108), to procure the services of a local organization to serve as a regional sponsoring site for the NH Public Health Network, by increasing the price by $190,000 from $262,582 to $452,582, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2012. 83% Federal, 17% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $99,163 from the ARRA of 2009 to fund the Chronic Disease Self-Management Project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA FUNDS.

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

Authorized to transfer funds in the amount of $2,500,000 within the same appropriations. (2) Further authorized to transfer $691,380 in general funds and related revenue adjustments in the amount of $901,108.62 in Title XIX funds from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicaid federal funds and $208,620 in ARRA of 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Pharmacy account to the Provider Payments accounts. (3) Further authorized to transfer $367,500 in general funds from the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program account to the Provider Payments accounts and accept $479,038.80 in Title XIX funds from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicaid federal Funds and $110,891.04 in ARRA of 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds in Provider Payments account, further effect related revenue adjustments to decrease the federal revenues in the amount of $683,182.50 in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program account. Effective upon G&C approval. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to accept and expend $3,654 of ARRA of 2009 funds awarded by the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to amend a grant received from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (previously approved by G&C on 11-4-09, item #76), for the purpose of reducing and deterring serious crime in NH, by reallocating the funds of $225,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. (2) Further authorized to retroactively enter into a memorandum of understanding with the City of Dover in the amount of $25,000, the City of Manchester in the amount of $150,000, and the City of Nashua in the amount of $25,000 for the enforcement of activities relating to Gang, Undercover Drug Investigations, and related search warrant executions. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 1.03 + acres parcel of State owned land located in Merrimack to David G. Yakuboff Sr. and Paul D. Yakuboff Jr. for $50,000 which includes a $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to enter into a contract with Cityside Management Corporation, Merrimack, NH, for the management of properties throughout the state in the amount of $400,000. (2) Further authorized to provide funds to Cityside Management Corporation in the amount of $125,000 to fund the maintenance and management checking accounts used in the management of the properties. Effective June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2014.

Late Items

Department of Administrative Services

A. Authorized the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Brookstone Builders, Inc., Manchester, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,026,900 for Exit 8 Nashua Bus Facility, Nashua. (2) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $40,000 for additional unanticipated conditions or user required modifications, bringing the total to $1,066,900. (3) Further authorized $12,000 for payment to the Bureau of Public Works and Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $1,078,900. Effective upon Governor and Council approval through October 29, 2010. 80% Federal and 20% Highway Funds.

B. Authorized the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for a total price not to exceed $710,800, for ARRA - Renovations at the State Military Reservation, Concord, as part of the NHANG Stimulus Funds, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grant. The contract is effective upon Governor and Council approval through August 13, 2010 unless extended by the Department in accordance with the contract terms. 100% ARRA Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Gregory T. Martin, Keene, NH to the Ballot Law Commission

May 12, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Dr. James H. Kelly, Hollis, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Meridian Construction Corporation, Gilford, NH, for ARRA - Windows/Insulation Phase I, Statewide, as part of the US Department of Energy, ARRA Grant in an amount not to exceed $960,641. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

State Treasury

Authorized the award of an unconditional state guarantee of Qualified School Construction Bonds to be issued by the Salem School District in an amount not to exceed $10,879,620, which is 75% of the total authorized principal borrowing of $14,506,160. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the award of an unconditional state guarantee of Qualified School Construction Bonds to be issued by the Concord School District in an amount not to exceed $500,425, which is 75% of the total authorized principal borrowing of $667,234. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the award of an unconditional state guarantee of Qualified School Construction Bonds to be issued by the Littleton School District in an amount not to exceed $3,120,480, which is 75% of the total authorized principal borrowing of $4,160,640. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the award of an unconditional state guarantee of Qualified School Construction Bonds to be issued by the Mascenic School District in an amount not to exceed $17,717,486, which is 75% of the total authorized principal borrowing of $23,623,315. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the award of an unconditional state guarantee of Qualified School Construction Bonds to be issued by the Newfound School District in an amount not to exceed $1,992,808, which is 75% of the total authorized principal borrowing of $2,657,078. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the award of an unconditional state guarantee of Qualified School Construction Bonds to be issued by the Kearsarge School District in an amount not to exceed $2,202,429, which is 75% of the total authorized principal borrowing of $2,936,573. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the award of an unconditional state guarantee of Qualified School Construction Bonds to be issued by the Northumberland School District in an amount not to exceed $150,000, which is 75% of the total authorized principal borrowing of $200,000. ARRA Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a subgrant with the Portsmouth Police Department in the amount of $31,772 from the 2009 ARRA, Violence Against Women Formula Grant, for the purpose of assisting the agency in maintaining current staffing in their Domestic Violence Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into subgrants totaling $332,557.50 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated April 29, 2010, from the US Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's FFY 2009 Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Block Grant Program for increased enforcement of NH's underage drinking laws. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated April 28, 2010 for a total amount of $70,391 from the FFY 2008 Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative for the purpose of funding positions for the sub-grantees. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to conduct a day-long training for law enforcement scheduled for June 8, 2010 entitled "Law Enforcement Perceptions and Adult Sexual Assault Investigations" for the purpose of providing information to develop an effective, collaborative and coordinated response to adult victims of sexual assault in NH, to be held at the Nonni's CHI LLC, Concord, NH, at a cost not to exceed $10,624. (2) Further authorized to enter into an agreement with Nonni's CHI LLC, Concord, NH, for the purpose of providing the necessary training facilities, food services and overnight accommodations for the day-long training, in an amount not to exceed $8,449. Effective upon G&C approval through June 15, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

New Hampshire Employment Security

Authorized to accept and expend $217,500 in ARRA federal funds from the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics through the State of VT for the purpose of developing improved labor market information, and to enhance the labor exchange infrastructure for careers within the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. (2) Further authorized to establish two full-time temporary positions. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2011. 100% ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 18, 2010.

Authorized to amend G&C item #48B approved on 6/17/09, by reallocating $299,500 of ARRA federal funds from the US Department of Labor as detailed in letter dated April 29, 2010, to continue to assist in providing reemployment services to connect unemployment insurance claimants to employment and training opportunities. (2) Further authorized to extend fourteen full-time temporary positions, and nine part-time temporary positions. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 18, 2010.

Public Utilities Commission

Authorized to amend an existing allocation of $783,538 ARRA funds from the US Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory for the Regulatory Assistance Program (previously approved by G&C on 12-9-09, late item C), to conform with the Project Management Plan, by decreasing the amount in SFY 2010 from $195,487 to $118,086 and to increase SFY 2011 from $299,603 to $322,382 and to increase SFY 2012 from $217,901 to $261,781 and increase SFY 2013 from $70,547 to $81,289. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 100% ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 18, 2010.

Authorized to accept and expend $500,000 from the Office of Energy and Planning for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - State Energy Programs - Expanded Renewable Energy Program - Residential Central Pellet Heating System Program. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2012. 100% Transfer from Other Agencies (ARRA-SEP). Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 18, 2010.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized to sell, by Quitclaim Deed, 6.2 acres of state property known as "Connecticut Lakes State Forest" to the US Government, in the Town of Pittsburg, for the total value of $53,580. No cost to the State. (2) Further authorized to deposit Federal ARRA Funds in the amount of $53,580 into the "Forest Improvement Fund". ARRA Funds.

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Authorized to enter into a contract with Stallion Builders LLC, Nashua, NH, for the Region 3 Office Repair to Wall, Windows, Doors and Siding in the amount of $37,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Fish and Game Funds.

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Winchester (previously approved by G&C on 6-17-09, late item A-2) which increases the loan agreement by $500,000 from $3,400,000 to $3,900,000 due to an increase in the scope of work for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project. Effective upon G&CJ approval. 83% Federal, 17% Capital (General) Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract renewal with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-17-09, item #205K), to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $20,248. Effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Disability Determination Unit

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Susan T. Clark, RN, New Boston, NH, to provide services as a Disability Determination Reviewer in an amount not to exceed $20,800. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Toni Paul, RN, Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-19-09, item #163), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer, by increase the price by an amount not to exceed $19,500 from $17,500 to $37,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.

Bureau of Development Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Council of Nashua, NH, d/b/a Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council, Nashua, NH, to provide grant project services to the State of NH's Medicaid Infrastructure Grant in an amount not to exceed $22,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition and Health Promotion Section, to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-3-09, item#103), to provide Women, Infants and Children, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Farmers' Market Nutrition Program nutrition services, by increasing the price by $420,267 from $1,269,152.93 to $1,689,419.93, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. 99.8% Federal, 0.2% General Funds.

Authorized Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the Southern NH HIV/AIDS Task Force, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-08, item #220), to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention services, by increasing the price by $122,748 from $192,748 to $315,496, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to exercise the renewal option to grant with Keene State College, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-19-08, item #154), to reform and improve pre-service personnel preparation in the areas of literacy instruction, positive behavior interventions and support, and secondary transition supports for students with emotional/behavioral challenges, in the amount of $14,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. (2) Further authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the grant. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 1.9 acre portion of State owned US Route 3 right of way located in Pittsburg to the US Government for $16,420 which includes a $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way petition for a public hearing on the replacement of the NH 10 Bridge over the Ashuelot River in the Towns of Winchester and Swanzey. (2) Further authorized that a three person Special Committee made up of three members of the Executive Council be appointed to hold the hearing and determine whether there is necessity for the project. (3) Further authorized that a Commission of three persons should be appointed at this time to conduct negotiation with property owners if the Special Committee finds necessity for the project. (4) Further authorized $2,100 to pay the Commission.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Gerard Perron, New Boston, NH to the State Apprenticeship Advisory Council
Kristie Palestino, Goffstown, NH to the Community College System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
Peter Throop, Keene, NH to the State Conservation Committee

April 28, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-1-09, late item E), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by including specific Davis-Bacon language and Davis-Bacon wage determinations as detailed in letter dated March 23, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-1-09, late item F), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by including specific Davis-Bacon language and Davis-Bacon wage determinations as detailed in letter dated March 23, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-1-09, late item G), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by including specific Davis-Bacon language and Davis-Bacon wage determinations as detailed in letter dated March 23, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-1-09, late item C), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by including specific Davis-Bacon language and Davis-Bacon wage determinations as detailed in letter dated March 23, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-1-09, late item H), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by including specific Davis-Bacon language and Davis-Bacon wage determinations as detailed in letter dated March 23, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with KEMA Inc., Burlington, MA, or work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - State Energy Programs - Feasibility Studies, in the amount of $189,800. Effective upon G&C approval through December 1, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA-SEP Funds.

Office of Economic Stimulus

Authorized to award a grant in the amount of $22,997 to the Department of Safety - Division of Emergency Services to support the establishment of a geographic information system accessible to the public via NH.GOV and to provide the public with accountability and transparency as provisioned in the ARRA 2009. (2) Further authorized DOS to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $22,997 from the Office of Economic Development to support the establishment of a geographic information system accessible to the public via NH.GOV. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds - ARRA - State Fiscal Stabilization Funds Government Services Award.

Authorized to award a grant in the amount of $70,874 to the Department of Resources and Economic Development to fund the Director of Broadband and Technology Planning and Development. (2) Further authorized to award an additional grant in the amount of $27,005 to DRED to provide additional funding for the Director of Broadband and Technology Planning and Development. Effective retroactive to October 21, 2009 through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds - ARRA - State Fiscal Stablization Funds Government Services Award.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Dr. James H. Kelly, Hollis, NH, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This individual meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to enter into a contract with Slawsby Insurance Agency Inc., Nashua, NH, for the purchase of commercial property, earthquake and flood insurance coverage for state owned buildings in the amount not to exceed $1,006,000. Effective May 1, 2010 through May 1, 2013. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering Associates, Laconia, NH, for ARRA - Life Safety Infrastructure - NH Veterans Home, Tilton, for a total price not to exceed $761,336. (2) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $38,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $799,336. (3) Further authorized the amount of $7,500 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $806,836. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2012. 35% General, 65% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

Authorized the NH State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with the Beaver Brook Association, Hollis, NH, for the Potanipo Rail Trail Erosion and Reclamation Project, Town of Hollis, in the amount of $20,315. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Other - Conservation Number Plate Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to accept and place on file the report on grants provided by the Drug Forfeiture Fund.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with Monadnock Aviation Inc, Keene, NH, for aerial detection for flying forest fire detection patrol routes in the amount of $7,660. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the delivery of Workforce Investment Act re-employment services in the amount of $567,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend $400,000 from the NH Office of Energy and Planning to provide funding for support of the state's alternative fuel vehicle program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to amend the Water Quality Program, ARRA Funds (previously approved by G&C on 6-3-09, item #65), by reallocating $25,836. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to amend the Diesel Emission Reduction Act, ARRA Funds (previously approved by G&C on 5-6-09, item #62), by reallocating $107,362. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $798,153.36, and decrease revenue adjustments of general funds in the amount of $797,356. (2) Further authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds in the amount of $223,687, further accept and expend additional regular Medicaid federal funds in the amount of $966,188.69, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $741,313. (3) Further authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds in the amount of $16,910.66, further accept and expend additional regular Medicaid federal funds in the amount of $73,043.61, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $56,043. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Office of Improvement, Integrity, and Information

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the University System of NH, Institute on Health and Public Policy, Concord, NH, for State Level Health Information Exchange Assessment and Planning services in an amount not to exceed $498,754. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $110,275; and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $110,165. (2) Further authorized to make use of general funds above in the amount of $110,165. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $2,716,339.62; and decrease revenue adjustments in regular Medicaid federal funds of $384,797.56 and Local Funds of $502,863.50. (2) Further authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $2,892,446.55; and decrease revenue adjustments in Local Funds of $2,051,217 and General Funds of $838,340. (3) Further authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $252,964.35; and accept and expend additional regular Medicaid federal funds of $1,092,665.51, and to make use of General Funds above in the amount of $838,340. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $3,451, and to accept and expend ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $3,447,599; and decrease revenue adjustments in to General Funds in the amount of $3,447,599. (2) Further authorized to make use of General Funds above in the amount of $45,427, and make decreasing adjustments in Federal Medicaid revenue in the amount of $45 and Federal ARRA revenue in the amount of $45,427. (3) Further authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $108,178, and to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $25,045, and to make use of General Funds above in the amount of $3,402,172. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to accept and expend ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $499,020. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to accept and expend ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $197,658. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $1,048, and to accept and expend ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,047,127; and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $1,047,127. (2) Further authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $1,364,771, and accept and expend additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $315,695, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $1,047,127. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $658,482 from the ARRA 2009 to fund the Obesity Prevention and Tobacco Prevention and Control Programs. Effective retroactive to February 6, 2010 through June 30, 2011. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program to enter into an agreement with JSI Research and Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, to expand and promote utilization of the NH Try-To-STOP TOBACCO Resource Center by providing statewide media promotions, and academic training initiative with health care systems, and nicotine replacement therapy to qualified under and uninsured patients in an amount not to exceed $464,434. Effective upon G&C approval through February 3, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to accept and expend $1,304,433 of federal funds to be received in fiscal year 2010 and $3,130,638 in fiscal year 2011, for the purpose of paying debt service interest. Effective upon G&CJ approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way petition for a hearing that will address the deficient NH 123/NH 124 (Turnpike Road) bridge over the Souhegan River and reconstruct the roadway approaches to the bridge in the Town of New Ipswich, NH, with a suggested budget of $2,100.

Authorized the Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section, to enter into a contract with Wragg Brothers Well Drilling, Ascutney, VT, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Edith Prentiss, Fitzwilliam, NH, in the amount of $24,465. Effective upon G&C approval through May 28, 2010. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with All States Asphalt Inc., Sunderland, MA, for resurfacing (chip seal or rubber chip seal) of approximately 16.14 miles of roadways located in District III, IV, and VI in the counties of Carroll, Hillsborough and Rockingham, on the basis of a single bid of $1,081,452.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 13, 2010. 100% Betterment Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
There were no nominations from District Five at this meeting.

April 14, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Hinsdale for the purpose of providing a loan via Monadnock Economic Development Corp. to a business, Tristate Firearms LLC, in order to purchase equipment to expand the business activities in the amount of $320,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with the NH Public Utilities Commission, Concord, NH, for a residential rebate program to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - Expanded Renewable Energy Program, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 1, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA-SEP Funds.

After over a year of planning, OEP is seeking support to allocate $500K of the ARRA energy funds received from USDOE to fund a high efficiency biomass boiler rebate program, similar to the rebate programs that already exist for solar PV, residential wind energy and soon solar hot water systems. This rebate will help homeowners to afford the cost of switching from foreign oil heat to wood pellet central heating systems. This rebate will help spur new sales of modern clean-burning high efficiency systems and support new and existing jobs in the HVAC/plumbing industry. It will also catalyze market transformation with bulk delivery of pellet fuels, the way it is done throughout Europe. We have been trying for years to get the bulk pellet market established in NH with limited success - meanwhile countries like Austria, Germany and Sweden have nearly eliminated their dependence on foreign oil for heat by moving aggressively to use of biomass and solar hot water technologies. This is a good use of ARRA funds that will have long-lasting benefits to the NH economy.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Matthew G. Levin, Amherst, NH, to be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Granite State Plumbing and Heating LLC, Weare, NH, for ARRA - HVAC Project Phase I, Statewide, as part of the US Department of Energy, for a total price not to exceed $1,061,300. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2010. 100% ARRA - Federal Funds.

Authorized sections of the Department of Administrative Services Manual of Procedures relating to G&C actions as detailed in letter dated April 7, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval. We Councilors are working with the Commissioner of Administrative Services and Agency Heads to make the Council more efficient. Meetings are ongoing and a new Manual of Procedures is being prepared.

NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Cheshire County Conservation District to conduct a series of educational workshops entitled "Extending the Season and Preserving the Harvest with Energy Efficient Technology" in the amount of $19,195. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to amend the subgrant with the Nashua Police Department (previously approved by G&C on 12-9-09, item #35), to support a victim's advocate and Master Patrolman who both work with the Domestic Violence Unit, by extending the end date only, from April 30, 2010 to April 30, 2011. No New Funding. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into subgrants with the Manchester Police Department in the amount of $96,826 from the 2009 ARRA, Violence Against Women Formula Grant, to assist with the staffing in their Domestic Violence Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds - ARRA Funds.

Public Utilities Commission

Authorized to accept and expend $516,000 from the Office of Energy and Planning for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 20, 2012. 100% Transfers from Other Agencies - ARRA SEEARP.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with the Peterborough Police Department, Peterborough, NH, for security coverage and traffic control at Miller State Park in the amount of $3,600. Effective September 1, 2010 through October 31, 2010. 100% Park Account Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into sole source contracts, for geologic mapping services in the amount of $50,250. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund finalized loan agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated March 11, 2010, by modifying the interest charged to reflect a decrease in interest charges by 1% and an increase in administrative charges by 1%. Effective July 1, 2009. The change in rate allocation has no impact on the total amount paid by the entities.

Authorized Town of Hollis' request to remove 2,155 cu yd of vegetative material and floating islands from approximately 51,600 sq ft of Flint Pond in Hollis.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide comprehensive substance abuse treatment to pregnant and parenting women and their children, in an amount not to exceed $637,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $110,262. Effective retroactive to November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized a renewal contract with Ellen Hiebert, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-20-09, item #100), as a Regional Master Educational Surrogate Parent in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (2) Further authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the budget. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized a renewal contract with Maureen Tracey, Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-20-09, item #103), as a Regional Master Educational Surrogate Parent in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (2) Further authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the budget. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized a renewal contract with Bruce Thielen, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-7-09, item #80A), to provide targeted technical assistance services to school districts around the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the budget. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend an existing contract with Gordon-Darby NHOST Services Inc., Louisville, KY, to support the OBD II electronic emissions and safety inspection program, by extending the end date through June 30, 2012. No additional Funding. This item has been tabled. I spent yesterday morning at a Nashua garage/inspection station observing and learning about the machine which provides the information on our emissions testing program. I learned that there are thousands of codes which represent many parts or our cars. All these parts are checked when the car is plugged into the equipment. If any one of these parts is not working properly, a reject notice will appear on the printout. The car will then fail and not be given a decal sticker for the front window. Some of these codes have something to do with emissions but many do not. A good example of this is a gas gauge which does not work. The machine will reject a car until the gauge is fixed. It has nothing to do with emissions but will fail the emissions test. I would encourage the Department of Environmental Services to go back to the EPA to renegotiate the inclusion of only those codes which have something to do with emissions. I will keep you posted on this. Our air quality has improved tremendously in the last 10 years and we now meet and in many cases, are well below the permitted amounts of pollutants in our air. If our air quality were this good when we were first mandated to go through testing we would not have had to adopt the emissions test.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to amend a contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-17-09, item #301), to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, by increasing the amount by $42,467 from $299,975 to $342,442. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Materials and Research to amend agreements with two firms (previously approved by G&C on 12-18-08, item #81), for construction testing and inspection services as follows: (1) John Turner Consulting Inc., Dover, by increasing the not to exceed amount by $200,000 from $400,000 to $600,000; and (2) Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Nashua, NH, by increasing the not to exceed amount by $100,000 from $200,000 to $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with CHA Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-21-01, item #323), for the final design of the expansion of the Spaulding Turnpike from Exit 11 to Exit 16 in the City of Rochester, by increasing the amount by $138,663.08 from $7,834,596.73 to $7,973,259.81, and by extending the end date from July 30, 2010 t6o December 31, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for resurfacing of approximately 8.2 miles of mainline and ramps on the Central Turnpike, which includes work on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in the City of Nashua and in the Town of Hudson, on the basis of a low bid of $1,888,770.25. (2) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $188,877.03 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 27, 2010. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for 4.18 miles of pavement rehabilitation and bridge rehabilitation work on three bridges on NH Route 101 in Milford, on the basis of a low bid of $4,509,149.73. (2) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $315,640.49 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 24, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for roadway resurfacing of 33.76 miles in maintenance District I and District II in Coos, Carroll, Grafton, Merrimack and Sullivan Counties on the basis of a low bid of $4,697,410. Effective upon G&C approval through September 10, 2010. 91% ARRA, 9% Federal Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

There were no nominations from District Five at this meeting.

Although there were no District 5 nominations, Commissioner Tom Burack from the Department of Environmental Services and Director Harry Stewart, Director of the Water Division at the Department for Environmental Services were nominated for another term. We will be having a Public Hearing for these individuals on Monday, April 26 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. You are welcome to attend. The Hearings will be in The Governor's Council Chamber on the second floor of the State House.

March 24, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of Energy And Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $139,906. (2) Further Authorized to advance $20,986 to the vendor. Effective April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH, to provide funding for support of the state's alternative fuel vehicle program, including grants for fueling infrastructure and incremental cost of alternative fuel vehicles in the amount of $400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of The Adjutant General

Authorized Matthew G. Levin, Amherst, NH, to be nominated for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally and professionally qualified.

#18 Authorized Colonel Michael D. Miller, Goffstown, NH, be confirmed for appointment to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a 3-month holdover amendment with Sal's Kitchen Realty, Lawrence, MA (previously amended by G&C on 8-19-09, item #31), for courtroom and office space for the Milford District Court comprised of approximately 5,700 square feet, for a total cost not to exceed $19,420.05. Effective April 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds - transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized to award a two year operating grant totaling $22,600 to the Colonial Theatre Group, Keene. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Information Technology Unit

Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $2,605,873 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology through the ARRA 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Laboratory Services, Healthcare Associated Infections Program to enter into a sole source agreement with the Foundation for Health Communities, Concord, NH, to coordinate a hand hygiene collaborative project with all acute care hospitals in NH for the purpose of increasing hand hygiene compliance and reducing healthcare-associated infections in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

I'm very much in favor of hand washing, especially in hospitals and other health care facilities. And there has been much education on this already. Do we need to spend another $50,000 to educate the already educated that you need to wash your hands before touching a patient? And these are Stimulus Funds! I suggested, somewhat seriously, that a brightly-colored sign be put above all beds in acute care hospitals saying, "Don't touch me until you have washed your hands." Or, put penalties in place if there is non-compliance. So, I didn't vote for this contract. And, it was a No Bid contract as well. It passed 4-1.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Obesity Prevention Program to enter into an agreement with the Keene State College, Keene, NH, to access current nutrition and physical activity policies and environments in child care settings in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $78,720. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the communities as detailed in letter dated February 17, 2010, to update their local multi-hazard mitigation plans for a total amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 10, 2012. 100% Federal Funds. The town of Peterborough will receive a grant for $5,000.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
John Hoglund, Nashua, NH to the Fire Standards and Training Commission
Carolyn Benthien, Goffstown, NH to the Unemployment Compensation Advisory Council

March 10, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of developing 16 accessible affordable apartments in Keene, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene, NH, to conduct a study of the infrastructure systems located in the Base Hill Cooperative manufactured housing park in Keene in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to award a grant to the City of Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000 to assist with acquisition and site development costs to support 24 units of affordable housing in the Railroad Yard area of Keene. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to conduct a one day conference on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at the Radisson Hotel Nashua to provide training to local land use board members for a total cost not to exceed $28,125. (2) Further Authorized to accept registration and exhibitor fees in an amount not to exceed $28,125, to offset the cost of the conference. (3) Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southern NH Hospitality LLC d/b/a Radisson Hotel Nashua, Bowden Hospitality Group, Nashua, NH, to provide facility rental, audio/visual equipment, refreshments, and meals at a total cost not to exceed $25,037.50. (4) Further Authorized to make an advance payment in the amount of $500 to the Radisson Hotel Nashua as a non-refundable security deposit. Effective upon G&C approval through May 8, 2010. 100% Other (Registration/Exhibitor Fees) Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services Program in the amount of $5,289. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Other Funds (NH DHHS).

Authorized to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with the NH Public Utilities Commission, Concord, NH, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program in the amount of $516,000. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the PUC $51,600. Effective upon G&C approval through February 17, 2012. 100% Federal (ARRA-SEEARP) Funds.

Tabled: To Authorize to enter into a contract with CLF Ventures Inc., Boston, MA, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program - Technical Assistance to NH Communities in the amount of $2,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 9, 2012. 100% Federal (ARRA-EECBG) Funds. This item was tabled to give the Regional Planning Commissions time to understand how this contract would have an impact on their roles. I expect it to pass at our next Council meeting.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Michael D. Miller, Goffstown, NH, to be nominated for appointment to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized a contract renewal option with LMK Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Snowden Associates, Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-4-09, item #7A), for an executive search for the position of Manager of Employee Relations, by increasing the amount by $25,000 from $27,500 to $52,500. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2011. 100% General Funds. I voted against this contract. LMK has had the contract for the last 6 months and has not brought a suitable candidate for this position. I thought that, in light of unemployment problems in the state, we might do well to get the word out to our own New Hampshire residents and see if a suitable candidate can be found through our Department of Employment Security. The item passed.

Tabled: To Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with RicciGreene Associates, New York, NY, for professional services to develop a master plan for the courts in the amount not to exceed $413,775. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $36,225 for additional services that may be required, bringing the total to $450,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% General Funds. I asked to have this item tabled. I am in favor of long term planning. However, in this economic atmosphere, when we are going to be closing some of our courts one day a month (for now) to save money, it seems to me that the timing of this contract is wrong. The court has been doing short-term planning for some time and I think the money could be better spent keeping the courts available to residents. It also seems that the beginning of the planning could be done in house, with retired judges and perhaps using graduate students at UNH, like we do for many other research projects. I will be speaking to a couple of the judges to voice my concerns and listen to reaction at the beginning of this week. Let me know what you think.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a 3-month holdover amendment with the City of Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on5-20-09, item #21), to provide courtroom and office space for the Keene District Court in an amount not to exceed $13,151.55. Effective April 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds - transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies.

Authorized policy: "Audio Recording of Meetings of the Governor and Executive Council and Public Hearings Conducted by the Executive Council". Effective upon G&C approval. Some of us on the Council have been concerned that we have no recordings for meetings and hearings. This will allow the Secretary of State to have an audio copy of what is said and by whom and any recorded votes noted to be available to the public. This is a sunlight issue. The more the better. Although there is a private group recording our meetings (a link is on my home page), it is not authorized nor is it checked for accuracy. This private group does not tape any of our Public Hearings.

Attorney General - Department of Justice

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies, as detailed in letter dated February 23, 2010, in the total amount of $231,988 from the federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA Victims of Crime Act to support providing direct services to victims of crime. Effective July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

I voted against the following three contracts. Here is my reasoning: The money was originally going for another purpose. It was not needed for that purpose. So, it was added to these evaluation contracts, to do a "better" job evaluating. We were already doing an evaluation which we thought was good enough, but, since this money was now "available" we could do more evaluating. Let me know what you think.

Authorized to enter into a subgrant in the amount of $61,669 with St. Anselm University, utilizing funds from the US Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance Prisoner Reentry Initiative Grant, for the purpose of funding an evaluation of the Hillsborough County Reentry Program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a subgrant in the amount of $38,975 with the University of NH Justiceworks, utilizing funds from the US Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance Prisoner Reentry Initiative Grant, for the purpose of funding an evaluation of the Hillsborough County Reentry Program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a subgrant in the amount of $39,652 with the NH Center for Public Policy Studies, utilizing funds from the US Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance Prisoner Reentry Initiative Grant, for the purpose of funding an evaluation of the Hillsborough County Reentry Program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a contract with White Mountain Community College, Berlin, NH, to implement two innovative workforce development projects in the amount of $88,683. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2011. 100% Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) ARRA Governor's Discretionary Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with R&B Transportation LLC., Charlestown, NH, to support the purchase of twenty-four auxiliary power units in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

Authorized to accept additional unrestricted revenue in the amount of $877,465.10; and to transfer $369,525.10 in unrestricted revenue plus the $566,259 in general funds from the Medicaid Administration account to the Provider Payments account; and accept and expend federal matching Title XIX funds from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,219,087.44 and additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds in the amount of $282,367.55 to the Provider Payments account. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management

Authorized to enter into an agreement with College Bound Movers Inc., Amherst, NH, to move the Nashua District Office to its new District Office location in the amount of $11,900. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Laboratory Services, Healthcare Associated Infections Program to enter into a sole source agreement with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC, to provide the healthcare-associated infections prevention training EPE 101 and EIP 201 courses to infection preventionists at acute care, critical access, specialty hospitals, and long term care facilities not to exceed 85 participants per course in an amount not to exceed $115,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. ARRA Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Greater Wakefield Resource Center, Union, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #75), to provide Nutrition Services/Congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by #2,450 from $9,800 to $12,250. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Brain Injury Association of NH, Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $60,000 of ARRA monies allocated to Title VII, Part B, of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Service to enter into a sole source joint funding agreement with the US Geological Survey, US Department of the Interior, Charlotte, NC, for statewide high-resolution aerial orthoimagery and enhanced aerial orthoimagery for participating municipalities in the amount not to exceed $850,000. (2) Further Authorized to enter into agreements with the municipalities as detailed in letter dated February 25, 2010, for the purpose of purchasing additional services for enhanced aerial orthoimagery through the municipal managed process, as part of the cost above. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2012. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for roadway resurfacing of 41.49 miles in maintenance District V in Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham Counties on the basis of a low bid of $2,547,650. Effective upon G&C approval through August 20, 2010. 82% ARRA, 18% Betterment Funding.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for roadway resurfacing of 42.17 miles in maintenance District VI in Strafford, and Rockingham Counties on the basis of a low bid of $1,943,705. Effective upon G&C approval through August 20, 2010. 62% ARRA, 38% Betterment Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, for roadway resurfacing of 18.55 miles in maintenance District IV in Cheshire, Hillsborough, and Sullivan Counties on the basis of a low bid of $2,189,672.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 20, 2010. 44% ARRA, 56% Betterment Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Thomas R. Horgan, Amherst, NH to the New England Board of Higher Education
Timothy J. Dupont, Nashua, NH to the Board of Licensing and Regulation of Plumbers

February 9, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Rindge, NH, for the purpose of assisting in site development to support 24 units of affordable senior housing in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the Public Service Company of NH, Manchester, NH, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program in the amount of $731,000. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the vendor a one-time amount of $73,100. Effective upon G&C approval through February 17, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Information Technology

Authorized to enter into a contract with New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Northern New England, Nashua, NH, to procure Information Technology training services in the amount of $503,866. Effective upon G&C approval through March 11, 2013. 25% General, 19% Federal, 30% Other Funds.

Office of Economic Stimulus

Authorized to amend a grant received from the Federal Department of Education, federal Fiscal year 2009 ARRA State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, (previously amended by G&C on 10-21-09), by realigning $178,935 between classes and fiscal years. (2) Further Authorized to create two positions for the purpose of organizing the Office of Economic Stimulus to best meet its obligation. Effective upon G&C approval through September 20, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $10,173 from the Office of Energy and Planning as part of the US Department of Energy, ARRA grant for State Energy Programs. (2)Further Authorized to establish a part-time temporary Data Entry Operator II, labor grade 6. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to accept and expend a $98,000 subgrant received from the DOJ's 2009 ARRA, Violence Against Women Act approved by G&C on 9-6-09, item #26, for the purpose of the enhancement of Adult Sexual Assault Services, Prosecution and Sexual Assault Response Teams in NH. (2) Further Authorized to establish one part-time temporary position to create a Program Specialist IV, LG25, who will provide the coorindation of the SART project. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

New Hampshire Employment Security

Authorized to enter into a contract with McLaughlin Transportation Systems Inc., Nashua, NH, for office moving and storage services for NHES's Concord administrative office building in the amount of $12,500. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #48), to cover additional cleanup activities at the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the amount by $300,000 from $2,808,729 to $3,108,729, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011 from June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc., Portsmouth, NH, to complete the Pet Waste Outreach in Seacoast NH: Tracking and Reducing Pet Waste in Seacoast Towns and Beaches in the amount of $48,595. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. I make note of this contract only to let you know that I was unable to support it. What this contract is to do is to study how to deal with dog poop on the beaches. We all know that dog poop is a problem and we know how to deal with this problem. I don't believe we need to spend $48,000+ for someone to tell us how to deal with it.

Authorized to award grant totaling $14,206 to the entities as detailed in letter dated January 27, 2010, for the purpose of used oil collection. Effective upon G&C approval through February 9, 2011. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-17-09, item #232), to provide financial management services that will support the goals and objectives of the Nursing Home Diversion Modernization pilot project entitled Transitions in Caregiving with funds provided by the Administration on Aging Title IIIE NH Family Caregiver Support Program and the Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Services Program Discretionary Grant funded by AoA, by increasing the amount by $92,675 from $375,000 to $467,675. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Instruction to contract with Michelle Romein, Goffstown, NH, to provide technical assistance to NH schools and districts in the area of elementary school Reading and Writing in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010 with a renewal option for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract renewal with the Merrimack School District, Merrimack, NH, to provide parking area and classroom space for the Motorcycle Rider Education Program in an amount not to exceed $16,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Motorcycle Rider Education Program Fund.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Community Alliance of Human Services Inc., Claremont, NH, for operating expenses, by increasing the contract amount by $14,975 from $119,400 to $134,375, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Community Action Programs Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for additional capital and operating expenses, by increasing the contract amount by $52,087 from $280,000 to $332,087, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Tri-Community Action Inc., Berlin, NH, for additional capital and operating expenses, by increasing the contract amount by $34,750 from $3,225 to $37,975, and by extending the completion date from December 31, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with VNA at HCS, Keene, NH, for operating expenses, by increasing the contract amount by $26,887 from $96,000 to $122,887. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT, for additional capital and operating expenses, by increasing the contract amount by $99,282 from $1,529,000 to $1,628,282. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, for pavement rehabilitation of NH 101 from just east of Exit 9 in Exeter to approximately 1 mile east of I-95 interchange in Hampton on the basis of a low bid of $4,655,868.70. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $325,910.81 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 10, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Walter R. Peterson, Peterborough, NH to the New England Board of Higher Education
Luann Udell, Keene, NH to the Respiratory Care Practitioners Governing Board

January 27, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua, NH, for the purpose of establishing financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes and residential properties; purchasing and rehabilitating homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties; demolishing blighted structures; and redeveloping demolished or vacant properties in the amount of $1,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 9, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University System of NH acting through the University of NH, Durham, NH, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - Innovative Initiatives Program in the amount of $750,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Surplus Distribution to accept and expend $67,766 in ARRA 2010 federal funds from the US Department of Agriculture for the purpose of distributing USDA commodity foods. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association d/b/a NH Training Institute on Addictive Disorders, Merrimack, NH, for training and travel coordination for individuals who are in collaboration with the Division of Community Corrections in the amount of $56,271. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 70% Federal, 30% Agency Income Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with Tilton-Northfield Water District (previously amended by G&C on 12-9-09, late item #A), to finance water improvements, by increasing the amount by $356,201 from $808,388 to $1,164,589. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% DESRF Repayment, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized a loan agreement with the Town of Peterborough to finance a wastewater treatment facility improvement project in the amount of $7,360,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% CWSRF Loans, 17% Capital-General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Heath Consultants Incorporated, Houston, TX, to conduct leak detection surveys at twenty-seven NH community water systems in the amount of $110,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Ossipee Concerned Citizens Inc., Center Ossipee, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #81), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $14,700 from $48,909.84 to $63,609.84. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Rockingham Nutrition and Meals on Wheels Program Inc., Brentwood, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #79), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $13,536.69 from $101,850.56 to $115,387.25. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Community Action Program Belknap and Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #78), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $23,908.30 from $28,781.20 to $52,689.50. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #72), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $3,675 from $48,027.42 to $51,702.42. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Somersworth Housing Authority, Somersworth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #77), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $11,582.50 from $17,561.32 to $29,143.82. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Monadnock Family Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide access, visitation and mediation services in the amount of $19,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 12-9-09, items #123 and #132), to improve readiness for, and response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $145,083 from $456,495 to $601,578. (2)Further Authorized advanced payment in FY 2010 not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes conducting H1N1 vaccination clinics. Effective retroactive to October 21, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., Concord, NH, to provide one on one independent living skills support and education, coordination, advocacy and life coaching for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in an amount not to exceed $32,670. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $816,341.28. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Division of Homeland Security, and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the seven Regional Planning Commissions as detailed in letter dated January 12, 2010, to provide technical assistance to local communities for the update of hazard mitigation plans in the total amount of $195,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 10, 2012. 100% Federal Funds. The Nashua Regional Planning commission and the Southwest Regional Planning Commission will be given grants.

Late Items:

Environmental Services

Authorized the Department to approve loan agreements with the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program and the City of Keene in the amount of $3,270,000 to finance wastewater improvement projects. 68.8% CWSRF Repayment Funds 31.2% ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with the City of Lebanon, which increases the original loan agreement by $452,240 from $7,331,000 to $7,783,240 due to an increase in the scope of work for the CSO Projects. (2) Further authorize the Department to amend a loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth, which increases the original loan agreement by $800,000 from $2,200,000 to $3,000,000 due to an increase in the scope of work for the State Street Utilities and Road Upgrade project. 41.5% Federal, 8.5% Capital and 50% ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with the City of Nashua, which increases the original loan agreement by $250,000 from $1,300,000 to $1,550,000 due to an increase in the scope of work for the Haines Street Sewer Separation Project. 41.5% Federal, 8.5 % Capital and 50% ARRA Funds.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Michael York, Goffstown, NH to the Cultural Resources, Division of Libraries Director

January 13, 2010 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to retroactively amend a grant to the Town of Peterborough, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #5), for infrastructure improvements to assist the Town in construction of a connector road for purposes of access and safety near Monadnock Community Hospital, by amending the job creation goal of 38 to 28 jobs, and to extend the completion date from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend a grant with the City of Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-4-07, item #1), for assisting Monadnock Development Services in its First Course Culinary Training Program, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2010 from December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend a grant to the City of Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 5-16-07, item #3), to support infrastructure improvements to a vacant downtown property, known as the Railroad Yard, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011 from December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to accept and expend ARRA funds in the amount of $1,262,000 from the US Department of Energy, for the Appliance Rebate Program grant. Effective upon G&C approval through February 17, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. Rebates under this program intend to be focused towards the replacement of inefficient residential heating systems such as hot water heaters, boilers and furnaces. All residents in the state will be able to access the program, including residential customers of the five municipal utilities and tenants with landlord approval. Rebates are not available to second homeowners, nonprofits, municipalities, school districts or commercial/industrial businesses.

Department of Information Technology

Authorized to amend a lease agreement with Gerald Q. Nash of Nashua, NH, for additional janitorial services at 49 Donovan Street, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $6,824.70. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2014. 49.4% General, 50.6% Other Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Risk Management Unit to enter into an agreement with the Rowley Agency Inc., Concord, NH, for the provision of an insurance policy for the commercial property, general liability and umbrella insurance for the Franklin, Derry and Jaffrey-Peterborough District Courthouses at an annual cost of $5,883. Effective January 14, 2010 through January 14, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Surplus Distribution to accept and expend $67,766 in ARRA 2010 federal funds from the US Department of Agriculture for the purpose of distributing USDA commodity foods. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on January 8, 2010.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of the Arts to grant a Partnership Initiative Grant for the Poetry Out Loud Project in the amount of $18,000 to the Monadnock Writers Group, Peterborough, NH, for a collaborative partnership initiative for NH Schools. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award Artlinks grants totaling $16,360 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated December 29, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. The Nashua Symphony and the Moving Dance Center in Keene each receive grants.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award a one year operating grant totaling $8,500 to the Saint Anselm College, Goffstown. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award a one year operating grant totaling $6,000 to Andy's Inc., Wilton. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized to enter into a contract with GDS Associates Inc., Marietta, GA, for energy efficiency audits in an amount up to $160,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Transfer from Other Agency - ARRA Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with Rymes Heating Oils Inc., Concord, NH, to support the early replacement of delivery trucks in an amount not to exceed $108,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with Atlantic Distribution Services Inc., Exeter, NH, to support the purchase of up to twelve auxiliary power units in an amount not to exceed $120,000. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized to accept and record an Easement Deed and Restrictive Covenants to a property in Troy, NH that includes the Troy Mills Landfill Superfund site and its associated Groundwater Management Zone. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized John Deschenes' request to perform work on an average of 100 ft of frontage on the Nashua River in Nashua.

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Newbury, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-19-09, item #109C), for work on the Blodgett Landing Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 project, by increasing the amount by $1,795,804 from $934,388 to $2,730,192. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% CWSFR Repayment Funds, 50% CWSFR ARRA Funds.

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Canaan, (previously approved by G&C on 819-09, item #109D), to finance water improvements, by decreasing the amount by $133,727 from $594,000 to $460,728. (2)Further Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the City of Keene (previously approved by G&C on 8-19-09, item #109D), to finance water improvements, by increasing the amount by $133,272 from $440,590 to $573,862 Effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment Funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Hanover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 819-09, item #91), by decreasing the amount by $565,000 from $4,800,000 to $4,235,000 due to the decrease in the scope of work for the Water Reclamation Facility Improvements project. 100% CWSRF Repayment ARRA Funds. (2)Further Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Hanover (previously approved by G&C on 7-29-09, item #2), by increasing the amount by $656,000 from $1,200,000 to $1,765,000 due to an increase in the scope of work for the Aeration System/Blower Replacement and Pump Station No. 5 Upgrade project. Effective upon G&C approval. 53% ARRA, 39% CWSRF Federal, 8% Capital (General) Funds.

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Greenville (previously approved by G&C on 11-18-09, item #30), by increasing the amount by $12,500 from $862,500 to $875,000 due to an increase in the scope of work for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Clarifier Upgrades project. (2)Further Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Durham, (previously approved by G&C on 10-7-09, item #46), by increasing the amount by $695,585 from $1,981,055 to $2,676,640 due to an increase in the scope of work for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Aeration System Upgrade project. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% Federal, 8.5% Capital (General), and 50% ARRA Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $192,112. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Laboratory Services, Healthcare Associated Infections Program, to enter into an agreement with HLN Consulting LLC, San Diego, CA, to conduct electronic data reporting assessments of 26 acute care hospitals, provide implementation funding to four to six hospitals, and to provide subject matter expertise for questions about electronic data reporting in an amount not to exceed $90,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, to enter into a sole source agreement with the City of Nashua, Department of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH, to support a local health department initiative, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 10-7-09, item #73), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $125,087 from $137,495 to $262,582. (2)Further Authorized advanced payment not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes the burden of conducting H1N1 vaccination clinics. Effective retroactive to October 7, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Instruction to contract with GEM Consulting, Hollis, NH, or organize assessment data and work with the NH Assessment group in order to improve the analysis and reporting of assessment data to the field in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010 with the option to renew for one addition fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Instruction to contract with Michael Mason Williamson, Amherst, NH, to work with other content specialists from ME, VT, and RI on all aspects of NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) test development in Reading and Writing in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010 with the option to renew for one addition fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Instruction to contract with Cecile Carlton, Nashua, NH, to provide technical assistance of NH schools and districts in the area of mathematics in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010 with the option to renew for one addition fiscal year. 100% General Funds.

Late Item - State Treasury

A. Authorized the Department to accept and expend $400,000 of federal funds to be received in fiscal year 2010 and $1,600,000 in FY 2011, for the purpose of paying debt service interest, effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% ARRA Funds.

December 9, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a contract with GDS Associates Inc., Marietta, GA, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - State Energy Program - Building Code Compliance, in the amount of $600,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University System of NH, Durham, NH, to implement energy saving and/or renewable energy-generating projects in USNH-owned buildings and facilities to save energy, reduce emissions, and create and/or retain jobs for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - USNH Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Building Projects in the amount of $1,300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA-SEP Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with TRC Environmental Corporation, Boston, MA, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program - Subgrants to NH Communities, in the amount of $7,108,717. Effective upon G&C approval through September 9, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA-EECBG Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with the NH Community Development Finance Authority, Concord, NH, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA - State Energy Programs - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects - Loans and Grants for Businesses in the amount of $3,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA-SEP Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Historical Resources to award Conservation Number Plate Grants to the Towns of Sugar Hill, Winchester, and Danville totaling $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Other (Conservation Plate) Funds.

Attorney General - Department Of Justice

Authorize to transfer the State's interest in the real property and buildings known as the Peterborough Armory located in the Town of Peterborough, as described in the Quitclaim Deed, to the Town of Peterborough.

Authorized to designate James C. Vara as an attorney at a salary of $56,500 effective December 14, 2009. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 23, 2009, totaling $775,153 from the Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2011. (2) Further Authorized to enter into a subgrant with the Nashua Police Department, totaling $63,125 from the FY2008 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a subgrant with the Franklin Police Department in the amount of $43,251 from the 2009 ARRA, Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

New Hampshire Employment Security

Authorized to amend a contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP, Boston, MA, (previously amended by G&C on 6-3-09, item #41), for additional enhancements of Unemployment Insurance processes and systems, by increasing the amount by $988,000 from $13,510,497 to $14,498,497. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 96% ARRA, 4% Federal Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Bureau of Trails to enter into Grant-in-Aid Trail Maintenance Contracts (Winter Trail Grooming) with the Snowmobile clubs as detailed in letter dated November 17, 2009, in the total amount of $1,468,546.18. Effective upon G&C approval through May 1, 2010. 100% Trails Bureau Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized a loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey in the amount of $2,871,000 to finance a wastewater improvement project. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, 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 $441,895. (2)Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $68,126. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Concord District Office catchment area in the amount of $188,100. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (22% Federal ARRA).

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Keene, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Keene District Office catchment area in the amount of $155,100. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (22% Federal ARRA).

#92 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Manchester District Office catchment area in the amount of $315,150. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (22% Federal ARRA).

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community College System of NH, Concord, NH, acting through the CCSNH campus White Mountains Community College, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Berlin and Littleton District Office catchment area in the amount of $180,654. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (20% Federal ARRA).

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Claremont School District, Claremont, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Claremont District Office catchment area in the amount of $125,400. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (22% Federal ARRA).

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Lakes Region Community Services Council Inc., Laconia, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Laconia District Office catchment area in the amount of $145,200. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (22% Federal ARRA).

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Rockingham Community Action, Portsmouth, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Portsmouth and Salem District Office catchment area in the amount of $178,200. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (22% Federal ARRA).

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Rockingham Community Action, Portsmouth, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Rochester District Office catchment area in the amount of $221,100. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds (22% Federal ARRA).

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to amend the existing allocation of $2,398,294 of Part C IDEA Infants & Toddlers federal funds through the ARRA of 2009 from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education, by increasing the amount in SFY 2010 from $700,700 to $1,701,700 and decreasing the amount in SFY 2011 from $1,697,594 to $696,594. Effective December 3, 2009 through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Monadnock Family Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Retired Senior Volunteer Program services in an amount not to exceed $26,448.99. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $85,681.85. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 8-19-09, item #169), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $42,495 from $364,000 to $406,495. (2)Further Authorized advance payment not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount. Effective retroactive to September 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

#132 Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH (previously amended by G&C on 8-19-09, item #169), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $50,000 from $406,495 to $456,495. (2)Further Authorized advance payment not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount. Effective retroactive to October 7, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, to provide nursing home transition services and life coaching for individuals with disabilities in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with the Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide school-to-work internship and employment activities within the healthcare industry in an amount not to exceed $160,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with TreMac Development LLC, Keene, NH, to provide parking area for the Motorcycle Rider Education Program for an amount not to exceed $6,000. Effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. 100% Motorcycle Rider Education Program Fund.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to accept and expend federal ARRA funds in the amount of $310,070 for Forest Highway projects. (2) Further Authorized to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement rehabilitation along NH Route 112 in the Town of Woodstock on the basis of a single bid of $997,860.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 27, 2010. (3) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $29,935.82 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with CHA Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-00, item #159), for the preliminary design for the replacement of the Sewalls Falls Road Bridge in the City of Concord, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, to support new public transportation services and public transportation alternatives that assist individuals with disabilities, for an amount not to exceed $47,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a contract with Eastern Pipe Service Inc., Merrimack, NH, to repair a drainage culvert on Route 125 in Lee, NH, based on a single bid of $23,530. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Betterment Funds.

Late Items:

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with Tilton-Northfield Water District by decreasing the loan amount by $231,291 from $1,039,679 to $808,388 to finance water improvements. 2) Further authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with Tilton-Northfield Water District by increasing the loan amount by $231,291 from $124,910 to $354,201 to finance water improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. The original loans were approved by G&C on August 19, 2009. 100% ARRA Funds.

Public Utilities Commission

Authorized the PUC to accept and expend $783,538 in ARRA federal funds from the USDOE, National Energy Technology Laboratory for the purpose of creating capacity on staff to engage in electricity system modernization in the long term and allow for regulatory support in the transformation of the electric grid, in coordination with other agencies in the State of New Hampshire and other States in our region. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 100% ARRA Funds.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to a State of New Hampshire Board or Commission Lori DeLeo, Nashua, NH to the Volunteer NH Board of Directors

November 18, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized that Major Richard D. Lynch, Jaffrey, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Governor's Horse Guards, a ceremonial unit under the leadership of the Adjutant General of the State of NH.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings for Councilor Debora B. Pignatelli with regard to the acquisition of certain real estate and in the construction of certain facilities and the purchase of certain capital equipment in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Nashua, Nashua, NH. This Bond Loan Agreement was submitted by the New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority. There was a Public Hearing at the YMCA on Prospect Street on November 5, 2009. The current YMCA will move to a newly constructed site on West Hollis Street when it is completed and Southern New Hampshire Hospital will take over and renovate the current location on Prospect Street.

The current Merrimack Y location will remain.

Attorney General

Authorized to appoint Tracey M. Culberson as an Assistant Attorney General through November 17, 2014 at a salary of $66,462.24. Effective upon G&C approval. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to contract with Robert P. Freitas Jr. to serve as a Criminal Justice Investigator for the Cold Case Unit for the purpose of investigating cold case homicide cases in the amount of $115,710. Effective December 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized loan agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated November 2, 2009, to finance wastewater improvement projects in the amount of $1,082,500. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% Federal, 8.5% Capital (General), 50% Federal ARRA Funds. The towns of Peterborough and Greenville will receive funding. Peterborough will use the funding for construction of Low Impact Development stormwater system improvements. Greenville will use the funding for construction of Wastewater Treatment Facility Clarifier Ungrades.

Authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with the City of Dover, NH, to support the purchase of two replacement plow/dump trucks in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with M.J. Bradley & Associates LLC, Manchester, NH, to provide on-call technical consulting services in support of ARRA-stimulus NH Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and non-stimulus 2008 DERA programs in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 50% ARRA Federal, 33% EPA - DERA, 17% AEP Settlement Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source Grant Agreement with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, to support the purchase and installation of six replacement diesel engines in heavy construction equipment in an amount not to exceed $260,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua, NH, to complete the City of Nashua Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study Project in the amount of $27,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to enter into an agreement with White Mountain Community Health Center, Conway, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Conway District Office catchment area in the amount of $102,300. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal - 22% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Nashua District Office catchment area in the amount of $189,750. Effective January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal - 22% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $368,801.45. (2) Further Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $152,351.79. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to reallocate $4,935,251.78 of previously approved funding from ARRA funds to Highways funds, which represents authorization for construction contingencies for contracts approved by prior G&C actions as detailed in letter dated October 26, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into agreements totaling $58,400 with the City of Keene ($14,100), with the Town of Pittsfield ($19,500), with the Town of Winchester ($9,800), and with the Town of Hollis ($15,000) to provide services under the Safe Routes to School program through the municipal-manages process. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Late Items

Environmental Services

Authorized the Department to approve loan agreement with Manachester Water Works, the Town of Jaffrey, and the City of Lebanon to finance water system improvement projects under the provision of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 1100 et seq. effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment funds, 50% ARRA federal funds. Town of Jaffrey $1,182,000.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized the Department to enter into a contract with The Frank Massin Agency, Inc. of Fitzwilliam, NH in the amount of $5,792.00 for insurance coverage for the John E. State Estate and Shieling Forest Estate from Dec. 1, 2009 through December 1, 2019. 100% Trust Funds.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to a State of New Hampshire Board or Commission
Keith R. Hickey, Merrimack, NH to New Hampshire Retirement System

November 4, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to accept and expend ARRA funds in the amount of $320,729 from the US Department of Energy, for the Energy Assurance Planning grant. (2)Further authorize to establish a full-time temporary ARRA Energy Assurance Manager position. Effective upon G&C approval through August 14, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA funds are being distributed to each state energy office to address several aspects of energy emergency planning and response that the states have been so far unable to address. these include planning and coordination across state agencies and among states in the region, planning that addresses infrastructure interdependencies, updated training of energy assurance staff, and preparation to address security and assurance challenges associated with emerging energy resources and technologies. As with all ARRA funding, there is a requirement of jobs creation and retention.

Authorized to retroactively accept and expend ARRA funds in the amount of $9,593,500 from the US Department of Energy, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Effective September 10, 2009 through September 9, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. The purpose of this award is to implement New Hampshire's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy in order to reduce fossil fuel emissions, reduce total energy use statewide and improve energy efficiency in the building sector, the transportation sector along with creating jobs.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Major Richard D. Lynch, Jaffrey, NH, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Governor's Horse Guards.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Disease Control, Immunization Section to enter into an agreement with the City of Manchester Health Department, Manchester, NH, to serve as a regional sponsoring site on behalf of the NH Immunization Program in an amount not to exceed $115,892. Effective retroactive to September 23, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to award annual grants in the State Fiscal Year 2010 in the amount of $164,979.21 to 15 NH grant recipients in Cheshire County for infrastructure sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds. The Grant recipients develop and maintain statewide prevention programs, court diversion programs, and alternative dispositions for juveniles other than placement out of the home.

Authorized to award annual grants in the State Fiscal Year 2010 in the amount of $628,844.10 to 48 NH grant recipients in Hillsborough County for infrastructure sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds. See contract directly above.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to accept and expend Vocational Rehabilitation State ARRA grant award funds in the amount of $1,923,884 from the US Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Strafford Learning Center, Somersworth, NH, to provide dropout prevention and recovery activities in an amount not to exceed $299,018.71. (2)Further authorize payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, to provide dropout prevention and recovery activities in an amount not to exceed $369,871. (2) Further authorize payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to amend a grant to Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-17-09, item #273), for consulting services and classes for GED students transitioning to community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities, by increasing the amount from $656,879 by $19,677 to an amount not to exceed $676,556. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 51% General, 49% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend $685,926 of federal pass-through ARRA funds from the NH Department of Justice for the purpose of hiring two State Police Trooper I positions by the Investigative Services Bureau. (2)Further authorize to establish two temporary full-time Trooper I positions, labor grade 21, to be assigned in the Investigative Services Bureau in an effort to dedicate their time to the investigation of unsolved homicides in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Transfers from Other Agencies. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend $276,700 of federal pass-through ARRA funds from the NH Department of Justice for the purpose of hiring one Pharmacist/Compliance Investigator position by the Investigative Services Bureau. (2)Further authorize to establish one temporary full-time Pharmacist/Compliance Investigator, labor grade 27, to be assigned in the Investigative Services Bureau in an effort to assist the Diversion program by providing investigators with expertise in the area. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Transfers from Other Agencies. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Transportation

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 Harvey Pine, Andover, NH, in the amount of $23,475. Effective upon G&C approval through December 18, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.

Late Item: Environmental Services

Authorized the Department to approve a loan agreement with JACARO NH LLC in the amount of $112,000 to finance water improvements at Hudson Mobile Home Estates, effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment funds and 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Gregory Crompton, Dunbarton, NH to the Adult Parole Board

October 21, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the purchase by the Business Finance Authority of a loan made by Monadnock Economic Development Corporation to Lucci Holdings, LLC. located in Keene, NH. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Exeter, NH, for the purpose of completing site work improvements for The Meeting Place affordable housing development near downtown Exeter in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA FUNDS.

Office of Economic Stimulus

Authorized to retroactively amend a grant received from the Federal Department of Education, federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, Government Services Program (previously approved by G&C on 6-30-09), used to provide guidance, oversight, compliance, and reporting on NH's implementation of ARRA as well as to provide funding for public safety and other government services for the Department of Corrections, the Judicial Branch, the Department of Revenue Administration and the Department of Education, by realigning the budget for $18,366,514 of the $36,543,276 award as well as adjusting the beginning effective date from February 18, 2009 to February 17, 2009. Effective through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award grants through the ARRA totaling $230,000 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated September 29, 2009. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Monadnock Music in Peterborough and Sharon Arts Center in Sharon will each receive a $20,000 grant.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award two year operating grants totaling $113,600 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 5, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds. The Moving Company Dance Center in Keene and Journeys in Education in Peterborough will receive operating grants.

Authorized: Division of the Arts to award a two year operating grant totaling $27,600 to the Nashua Symphony Association, Nashua, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of the Arts to award two year operating grants totaling $67,600 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 5, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Peterborough Players in Peterborough will receive a $15,500 operating grant.

Authorized: Division of the Arts to award two year operating grants totaling $48,000 to Monadnock Music, Peterborough and to Sharon Arts Center, Sharon, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. They will each receive a 2 year operating grant of $12,000 each year.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to accept and expend sub-grant funding from the NH Department of Justice, under the federally funded ARRA 2009 in the amount of $15,095 to support services to victims of crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Agency Income. ARRA Funds.

Public Utilities Commission

Authorized to award grant funds in the amount of $332,100 to the Town of Temple, NH, for the purpose of lowering energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions. (2) Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $99,630. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund. Temple will retrofit municipal buildings, conduct a residential weatherization project, a low-income home winterization project, a land use and climate connection project and am energy conservation education and outreach project for the residential sector. Reductions in CO2 are estimated to be over 530,000 pounds per year.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to accept and expend $70,874 from the Office of Economic Stimulus for support expenses for the Director of Broadband and Technology Planning and Development. (2) Further Authorized to establish a full-time temporary position of an Administrator II. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of October 20, 2009.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized Winnipesaukee River Basin Program to accept and expend $2,523,000 in ARRA 2009 Clean Water State Revolving Loan Funds for the purpose of funding the Aeration Blower Upgrade and Energy Efficiency Improvements Project at the Franklin wastewater treatment plant. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with the City of Keene, NH, to provide financial support for a voluntary woodstove change-out program in an amount not to exceed $106,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% AEP Settlement Funds. This project has been approved by American Electric Power as meeting the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement.

Authorized to accept and expend $1,800,000 in ARRA 2009 federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of funding the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Program. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2014. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management

Authorized to enter into a new lease with Riverside Properties of Nashua Inc., Nashua, NH, to house 165 employees at the Nashua District Office, in the amount of $3,000,420. Effective November 1, 2009 through February 28, 2015. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Disease Control, Diseased Surveillance Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $737,551 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the ARRA 2009 to fund healthcare-associated infection prevention activities. Effective upon G&C approval through SFY 2010, 2011 and anticipate to be available in 2012. (2) Further Authorized to establish one part time temporary position. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section, to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the Division of Public Health and Community Services/City of Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #252), to provide voluntary, confidential HIV counseling, testing, and referral services and STD resting and treatment, by increasing the price by $138,000 from $26,000 to $264,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011 to be effective retroactive to July 1, 2009. 51% General, 49% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #230), to provide home visiting services, by increasing the amount by $30,353 from $60,704 to $91,056, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010 effective retroactive to July 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered and Congregate meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $48,027.42. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with St. Joseph Community Services Inc., Merrimack, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered and Congregate meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $121,881.20. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Grafton County Senior Citizen's Council Inc., Lebanon, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered and Congregate meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $11,948.72. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Greater Wakefield Resource Center, Union, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered and Congregate meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $9,800. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Gibson Center for Senior Services Inc., North Conway, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $11,948.72. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Somersworth Housing Authority, Somersworth, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $17,561.32. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap and Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $28,781.20. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Nutrition and Meals on Wheels Program Inc., Brentwood, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered and Congregate meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $101,850.56. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with VNA @ HCS Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $11,948.72. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,948,781. Effective retroactive to July 1,2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $4,692,092. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $30,000 grant to Keene State College for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, to replace a hazard beacon in the vicinity of the Dillant-Hopkins Airport in the amount of $191,100. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company, Inc., Dunbarton, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump at the NH Department of Transportation, Shelburne Rest Area, Route 2, Shelburne, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2009. 80% Federal, 20% State Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Doris C. Burke, Goffstown, NH to the Land and Community Heritage Authority
Candace F. Dochstader, Hollis, NH to the Marital Mediator Certification Board
Mary Ellen Hettinger, Amherst, NH to the Commission on the Status of Women

October 7, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Hinsdale, NH, to conduct a study of the water and wastewater infrastructure system at Ash Brook Swamp Cooperative in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with the City of Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 7-18-07, item #2), for the purpose of making infrastructure improvements to vacant property in the Railroad Yard area of downtown Keene, by changing the end date from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, for the purpose of establishing financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes and residential properties; purchasing and rehabilitating homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties; demolishing blighted structures; and redeveloping demolished or vacant properties in the amount of $2,090,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 9, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy And Planning

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 $65,047. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $11,708. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $3,668,545. (2) Further Authorized to advance $364,448. Effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to reappoint Peter Hinckley as an Assistance Attorney General at a salary level of $75,500 for a term effective October 14, 2009 through October 14, 2010. Peter lives in Mont Vernon.

Authorized to enter into subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter date September 23, 2009, totaling $11,821 for the purpose of providing funds for technology improvements and training from the FY 2007 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, which is designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. The Nashua Police Department is receiving a subgrant.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to accept and expend $750,000 from the Office of Energy and Planning, for a Business Energy Efficiency Program. (2) Further Authorized to establish a full-time temporary position of an Administrator 1. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Transfer from Other Agency - ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #48), to cover additional cleanup activities at the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the amount by $100,000 from $2,708,729 to $2,808,729. Effective upon G&C approval. 90% Federal, 10% Capital (General) Funds.

Authorized loan agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated September 14, 2009, to finance wastewater improvement projects in the amount of $6,182,975. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital (General), 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Methuen Construction Co., Inc., Salem, NH, for construction of energy efficiency improvements at the Franklin wastewater treatment plant in the amount of $1,471,519. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $147,152 to cover unforeseen work that may occur during the construction of the wastewater treatment plant improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% ARRA/CWSRF pass-thru funds.

Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, to support the purchase and installation of seven idle reduction commuter coach heaters in an amount not to exceed $29,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with Granite State Whale Watch Inc., Hampton, NH, to support the purchase and installation of two replacement engines in M/V Granite State in an amount not to exceed $141,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #225), to provide home visiting services, by increasing the price by $30,352 from $60,704 to $91,056, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010, effective retroactive to July 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-17-09, item #111), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $42,495 from $95,000 to $137,495. (2)Further Authorized to advance payment in SFY 2010, not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes the burden of a new position and purchasing of medical supplies. Effective retroactive to September 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to contract with Bruce Thielen, Keene, NH, to provide targeted technical assistance services to school districts around the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $47,550. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.

Late Items:

Health and Human Services

B. Authorized DHHS, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Bureau of Disease Control, Immunizations Program, to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $603,603 from the CDC though ARRA of 2009 to fund the Immunization Initiative effective date of G&C approval though June 30, 2011 with authority to adjust amounts if needed and justified, between State Fiscal Years and further Authorized the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated September 23, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

C. Authorized DHHS, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Bureau of Disease Control, Immunizations Section to enter into an agreement with Mid-State Health Center of Plymouth, NH to serve as a regional sponsoring site on behalf of the New Hampshire Immunization Program retroactive from September 23, 2009 through June 30, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $64,303. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

D. Authorized DHHS, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Bureau of Disease Control, Immunizations Section to enter into an agreement with Health First Family Care Center of Franklin as the fiscal agent for Caring Community Network of the Twin Rivers, to serve as a regional sponsoring site on behalf of the New Hampshire Immunization Program retroactive from September 23, 2009 through June 30, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $77,800. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

E. Authorized DHHS, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Bureau of Disease Control, Immunizations Section to enter into an agreement with Mascoma Valley Health Initiative of Canaan to procure services of a local organization to serve as a regional sponsoring site on behalf of the New Hampshire Immunization Program retroactive from September 23, 2009 through June 30, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $115,000. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

F. Authorized DHHS, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Bureau of Disease Control, Immunizations Section to enter into an agreement with Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health of Laconia, to serve as a regional sponsoring site on behalf of the New Hampshire Immunization Program retroactive from September 23, 2009 through June 30, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $115,000. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

G. Authorized DHHS, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Bureau of Disease Control, Immunizations Section to enter into an agreement with North Country Health Consortium of Whitefield, to serve as a regional sponsoring site on behalf of the New Hampshire Immunization Program retroactive from September 23, 2009 through June 30, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $115,000. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

H. Authorized DHHS, Division of Community Based Care Services, Bureau of Developmental Services, to accept and expend Part C IDEA Infants & Toddlers federal funds in the amount of $2,398,294 from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education though ARRA of 2009 effective retroactive from September 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011 and further Authorized the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated September 15, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

I. Authorized DHHS, Division of Community Based Care Services, Bureau of Developmental Services, to enter into an agreement with Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc. of Manchester to provide administrative support, under the supervision of the Bureau of Developmental Services, for management and distribution of Part C IDEA ARRA Funds for services to Infants & Toddlers with disabilities, not to exceed the amount of $2,395,896.00. Effective for the period retroactive from September 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

Environmental Services

N. Authorized DES to approve a loan agreement with Silver Lake Land Trust to finance renovation of a boat launch and parking areas, as well as several dirt footpaths a the southern end of Silver Lake totaling $115,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital Funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

O. Authorized DES to approve a loan agreement with Public Water Systems detailed in letter dated September 28, 2009 to finance water improvements projects totaling $474,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 40% Federal Funds, 10% Capital Funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
David Udelsman, Hollis, NH - Board of Architects
Lynette Lombard, New Boston, NH - Invasive Species Committee

September 23, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program in the amount of $52,311. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D. L. King & Associates Inc., Nashua, NH, for Veterans' Home Exterior Painting, Tilton, NH, in the amount not to exceed $46,484. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a twelve-month holdover amendment with the County of Cheshire, (previously amended by G&C on 6-3-09, item #15), for courtroom space in Keene, NH, in an amount not to exceed $399,611.04. Effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds - transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a new sub-grant, with Child and Family Services of NH, in the amount of $50,000 from the FFY 2009 ARRA Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Labor

Authorized to retroactively accept and expend federal funds on behalf of the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., Concord, NH, in the amount of $558,591. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of September 29, 2009.

New Hampshire Employment Security

Authorized to amend a retroactive sole source contract with SymbioSys Solutions Inc., Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 3-5-08, item #36), for additional maintenance and support services of the Enhanced Remote Initial Claim Application web-based application portion of the NH Unemployment Insurance System, by increasing the amount by $8,300 from $276,600 to $284,900. Effective April 20, 2009 through February 28, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Public Utilities Commission

Authorized to award grant funds in the amount of $16,250 to the Town of Jaffrey, NH, for the purpose of lowering energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions. (2) Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $4,875, 30% of the total grant award. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized loan agreements with the Public Water Systems as detailed in letter dated August 26, 2009, to finance water system improvement projects in the amount of $3,357,600. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment Funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized loan agreements with the Public Water Systems as detailed in letter dated August 27, 2009, to finance water system improvement projects in the amount of $1,709,087. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment Funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds. The High Mowing School in Wilton will receive a loan of $44,000 to install a uranium Treatment system.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to amend a contract with JP Morgan Electronic Financial Services Inc., Chicago, IL, (previously approved by G&C on 8-23-06, item #77), to provide Electronic Benefit Transfer services, by increasing the amount by $371,655 from $3,844,085 to $4,215,740. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013. 53% Federal ARRA Funds, 47% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Disease Control, Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program, to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the City of Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #237), to provide TB Prevention and Control Services to the Nashua area, by increasing the amount by $70,000 from $70,000 to $140,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011 retroactive to July 1, 2009. 89% General, 11% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics, Disease Control Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $1,729,357 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the preparation for swineflu (H1N1) influenza public health response activities at the state and regional level. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2010. (2) Further Authorized to establish one fulltime temporary position, utilizing funds from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's grant "Public Health Emergency Response". Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. (3) Further Authorized to accept additional transfers from other agencies funds in the amount of $104,577.77. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of September 29, 2009.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to severely mentally ill homeless individuals who are being discharged from an institution after 180 days or graduating or timing out of transitional housing in an amount not to exceed $759,156. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2012. 73% Federal ARRA, 27% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Cross Roads House Inc., Portsmouth, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $317,850. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Families in Transition, Manchester, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $170,765. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $1,119,195. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through July 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $109,502. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Child and Family Services of NH, Manchester, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $545,249. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through July 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Council of Nashua d/b/a Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, Nashua, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $199,458. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Way Home, Manchester, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $374,970. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through July 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $921,879. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through July 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Services Council of NH, Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $184,494. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $6,000 grant to Rivier College, Nashua, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $241,190.64. (2)Further Authorized to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $542,183.80. (3) Further Authorized to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $16,219.89. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. The towns of Hollis and Peterborough will receive grants.

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $501,759.43. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Visi-Flash Rentals Eastern Inc., West Bridgewater, MA, for upgrading existing warning signs located on local roadways throughout the Towns of New Boston and Swanzey, and the City of Concord to improve safety on the basis of a low bid of $129,107.05. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $19,366.06 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through November 20, 2009. 90% Federal, 10% Highway Funds.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to a State of New Hampshire Board or Commission
Marilyn T. Mahoney, Goffstown, NH - Commission on the Status of Women

September 9, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Peterborough, NH, for the purpose of assisting Northeast Products with a business expansion activity in the amount of $195,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. The money is a loan to Northeast Products to hire additional employees to meet current production demand and increase capacity to develop additional product and service lines. 10 full-time jobs will be created, at least of which 6 will be from low and moderate income households.

Department of Information Technology

Authorized to accept and expend $50,800 in SFY10 and $25,000 in SFY11 totaling $75,800 of additional other funds available from the Office of Economic Stimulus for procurement of information technology capabilities in support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, Government Services Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Other (Agency Class 27); the agency class 27 used by OES to reimburse DoIT is 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of the Arts to award FY 2010 Individual Artist Fellowship Awards totaling $30,000 to the artists as detailed in letter dated August 24, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Nancy Clark from Wilton will be awarded a $5,000 Grant.

Attorney General

Authorized to accept and expend a sub grant in the amount of $48,781 from the NH Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Act Grant (ARRA Funds), to be utilized to enhance training efforts by the Department. (2)Further Authorized to create a Trainer for Violence Against Women position, to enhance training efforts entitled VAWA Lethality Assessment. (3) Further Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Timothy Russell, Henniker, NH, to coordinate the Lethality Assessment Program and regional violence against women trainings in the amount not to exceed $12,210. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Transfers from other state agencies. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to enter into a subgrant with the Department of Justice, Criminal Bureau, in the amount of $98,000 from the previously accepted 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Violence Against Women Act grant program for the purpose of providing statewide training and prosecution of domestic violence and sexual assault. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to enter into a contract with Powers Generator Service LLC., Swanzey, NH, to provide Generator Repair and Maintenance services for the NH Department of Corrections locations as detailed in letter dated August 12, 2009, in the amount of $42,020. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 93% General, 7% Other Funds.

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Authorized to enter into a contract with Layne Christensen Company Inc., Dracut, MA, for the chemical treatment and redevelopment of well #5 at Milford State Fish Hatchery and wells #1 and #2 at Berlin State Fish Hatchery in the amount of $48,239.90. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Fish and Game Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with Isaacson Structural Steel Inc., Berlin, NH, to support the purchase and installation of replacement engines in three pieces of material handling equipment in an amount not to exceed $109,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized loan agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated August 24, 2009, to finance wastewater improvement projects in the amount of $13,224. Effective upon G&C approval. The town of Merrimack will be loaned $2,824,000 to finance wastewater projects - Dewatering Upgrade to include replacement of the existing belt filter press with a rotary screw press to produce higher cake solids, to reduce sludge volume and to meet a more reasonable hauling schedule.

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $40,058,741.58 and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $40,018,722.86. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $3,624,621; and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $3,622,998. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services

Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with SAU #41, Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District, Hollis, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #244), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the amount by $12,824 from $29,580 to $42,404, and by extending the end date to June 30, 2010, effective retroactive to July 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $547,439, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds of $546,892. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,720,763, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds of $1,719,042. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $17,090,583, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds of $17,073,509. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $949,824, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds of $948,874. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $9,212,478, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds of $9,203,266. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $18,491,216.76, and decrease revenue adjustments to Local Funds of $4,854,083. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to accept and expend additional Administration on Aging federal funds in the amount of $485,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to accept and expend $5,000,000 of Community Services Block Grant funds available from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services through the ARRA of 2009. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to accept and expend $703,882 of ARRA 2009 funds awarded by the US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and $223,174.54 of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program high performance bonus funds, for a total of $927,056.54. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics, Disease Control Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $1,004,304 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the preparation for swine flu influenza public health response activities at the state and regional level. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $387,856 from the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to fund the preparation by hospitals and healthcare organizations for H1N1 influenza response activities. (2) Further Authorized the Department of Safety to accept additional transfers from other agencies funds in the amount of $200,000 from DHHS. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. Fiscal Committee approved.

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to provide community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in the amount not to exceed $600,930. This contract is supported with funds made available under the ARRA of 2009 to provide for the increased cost of services to low-income families, the elderly and individuals as part of the NH Recovery Plan. (2)Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $80,124 to the grantee. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to provide community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in the amount not to exceed $765,765. This contract is supported with funds made available under the ARRA of 2009 to provide for the increased cost of services to low-income families, the elderly and individuals as part of the NH Recovery Plan. (2)Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $102,102 to the grantee. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

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 community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in the amount not to exceed $684,090. This contract is supported with funds made available under the ARRA of 2009 to provide for the increased cost of services to low-income families, the elderly and individuals as part of the NH Recovery Plan. (2) Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $91,212 to the grantee. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant to provide community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in the amount not to exceed $1,379,656. This contract is supported with funds made available under the ARRA of 2009 to provide for the increased cost of services to low-income families, the elderly and individuals as part of the NH Recovery Plan. (2) Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $183,942 to the grantee. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

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 community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in the amount not to exceed $571,725. This contract is supported with funds made available under the ARRA of 2009 to provide for the increased cost of services to low-income families, the elderly and individuals as part of the NH Recovery Plan. (2)Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $76,230 to the grantee. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to accept and expend Older Blind Independent Living ARRA grant award funds in the amount of $80,095 from the US Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to accept and expend Independent Living ARRA grant award funds in the amount of $242,913 from the US Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to enter into a contract with NH Jobs for America's Graduates, Manchester, NH, to provide dropout prevention alternative education services in three NH communities in an amount not to exceed $392,728. (2)Further Authorized to make advanced payments for services provided. (3)Further Authorized to withhold 10% of the contract total instead of the 25% withholding provision. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend $244,130 of federal pass-through ARRA funds from the NH Department of Justice for the purpose of hiring and training of a Criminalist I by the State Laboratory. (2) Further Authorized to establish one full-time temporary Criminalist I position (LG 19, X416) to be assigned in the Identification Section of the State Police Forensic Laboratory in an effort to decrease the backlog. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Transfers from other Agencies - Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized grant agreements between the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the applicants as detailed in letter dated August 14, 2009, for a total amount of $97,499.23. (2)Further Authorized grant agreements between the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the applicants as detailed in letter dated August 14, 2009, for a total amount of $217,087. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with CHA Inc., Keene, NH, for the final design of the expansion of the Spaulding Turnpike from Exit 11 to Exit 16 in the City of Rochester, by increasing the amount by $499,547.20 from $7,335,049.53 to $7,834,596.73. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2010. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Stephen Marquis Associates Inc., Merrimack, NH for fuel tank removal and replacement at the Thornton Patrol Sheds on the basis of a low bid of $772,088. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $77,208.80 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 25, 2010. 100% Capital Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Esteban Lopez, Goffstown, NH and Amy Rice, New Boston, NH to the Community College System of NH
Carol R. Droznick, Nashua, NH to the Dropout Prevention and Dropout Recovery Oversight Council

August 19, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for The Monadnock Community Hospital located in Peterborough, 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.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Whitefield, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of renovating the existing structure to improve privacy and correct health safety deficiencies for the elderly residents. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

#9 Authorized to award a grant to the City of Concord, NH, in the amount of $337,598 for the purpose of completing energy efficiency upgrades to two Second Start facilities. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Resources and Economic Development, Concord, NH, for the expansion of the Business Energy Efficiency Program in the amount of $750,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend $68,405 in AARA 2009 federal funds from the US Department of Agriculture for the purpose of distributing USDA commodity foods. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent on approval by Fiscal Committee on August 27, 2009.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Stephens Marquis Associates, Merrimack, NH, for 3-Phase Power Upgrades - Littleton and Hillsborough Field Maintenance Shed, NH Army National Guard, Littleton and Hillsborough, NH in an amount not to exceed $139,590. (2)Further Authorized the amount of $4,100 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $143,690, Effective upon G&C approval through December 18, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Goffstown, for the project, "Grasmere Town Hall Exterior Doors" in the amount of $10,177. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Amherst, for the project, "Town of Amherst Historical Resource Survey" in the amount of $12,232. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a new sub-grant with the Keene Police Department, from the FFY 2007 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system in the amount of $13,026. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation, Keene, NH, for a Revitalization Feasibility Study for downtown Keene in the amount of $4,800. (2) Further Authorized the payment of $4,320. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Economic Development Funds.

Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept, budget and expend a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Town of Peterborough, for the purpose of purchasing a portion of land that abuts Shieling Forest in Peterborough, NH. (2)Further Authorized to budget and expend $7,000 from the Shieling Trust Fund Control Account for the purpose of purchasing land adjacent to Shieling Forest. (3)Further Authorized to purchase a 4.58 acre parcel of land in Peterborough, NH from the Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterobough, NH, for $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Private Local Funds (Shieling Trust Funds).

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with the City of Manchester Highway Department, Manchester, NH, to support the purchase of a replacement plow/dump truck in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Town of Temple, NH, to support the purchase of a replacement motor grader in an amount not to exceed $64,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with Jalbert Leasing Inc., d/b/a C&J, Portsmouth, NH, to support the purchase of a replacement transit coach, and to purchase and install ten auxiliary heaters in an amount not to exceed $207,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized loan agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated August 6, 2009, in the principal amount of $22,700,000 to finance wastewater improvement projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Loan Repayment Funds. The city of Nashua will receive $14,700,000 for wastewater improvement projects to help with the combined sewer overflows during wet weather events.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #48), to cover additional cleanup activities at the OK Tool/Salvage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the amount by $560,000 from $2,148,729 to $2,708,729. Effective upon G&C approval. 90% Federal, 10% Capital (General) Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Baboosic Lake Association, Amherst, NH, to complete the Baboosic Lake Watershed Stormwater BMP Implementation, Phase 2 Project, in the amount of $78,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized loan agreements with Pennichuck Water Works Inc., to finance water improvements projects at the public water system projects as detailed in letter dated August 10, 2009, totaling $2,148,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds. Two sites in Nashua, The French Hill, and South Nashua Booster Station and the Ashley Commons site in Milford will benefit from these projects. The city of Keene and towns of Amherst and Hinsdale will also benefit from projects.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management

Authorized to amend a sole source lease with Cameron Real Estate Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-25-08, item #168), by increasing the amount by $413,448 to $2,559,250.80 from $2,145,802.80, and by extending the term retroactively from June 30, 2009 to June 30, 2010. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds. This is for the Health and Human Services Building continued rental - 400 Amherst Street.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to accept and expend additional Federal Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $4,612,322. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $682,726. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester/St. John Nuemann Church, Merrimack, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $30,690. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Improvement Associates Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $129,307. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Nashua Pastoral Care Center Inc., Nashua, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $24,29. Effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $86,390. Effective retroactive to April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Disability Determination Unit

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Toni S. Paul, RN, Merrimack, NH, to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer in an amount not to exceed $17,550. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Disease Control, Communicable Disease Control, Immunization Program to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the City of Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #236), to provide Immunization Services to the Nashua area, by increasing the price by $130,798 from $119,998 to $250,796, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011, retroactive to July 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. This program is for the continued immunization program at the Nashua Health Department, survey local elementary schools about immunizations of children and educate the public about immunizations.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide a broad range of public health emergency preparedness and response activities in an amount not to exceed $364,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 88% Federal, 12% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-17-07, item #78), to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for individuals participating in the school-based dental program, by increasing the amount by $40,000 from $40,000 to $80,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. 61% General, 39% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Keene State College, Keene, NH, to implement the Math Science Partnership Project entitled Science: Inquiring Minds Want to Know, to provide professional development to increase teacher content knowledge and confidence in teaching science in the classroom in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively pay the Town of Richmond, NH, for services provided under the NH Radiological Emergency Response Plan in SFY 2008 using SFY 2010 funds, in the amount of $15,806.19. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Vermont Yankee Assessment.

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to expend the State Matching funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $17,987.08. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a contract with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, to purchase miscellaneous capital equipment for an amount not to exceed $96,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, to construct a snow removal equipment storage building expansion at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport in the amount of $340,275. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2013. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the Nashua Airport Authority, to design and permit the reconstruction or Runway 14-32 at Boire Field, Nashua in the amount of $1,238,055. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2013. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with CHA, Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04), for design review services for the Salem-Manchester I-93 widening project by increasing the total amount payable by $500,000 from $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 to allow for the continuation of project management and design assistance services, and by extending the completion date from August 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Evroks Corporation, Winnisquam, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $474,662.60 for rehabilitation of the existing bridge carrying D.W. Highway over the F.E. Everett Turnpike NB on-ramp in the City of Nashua. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $74,766.26 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 15, 2010. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Tabled Items

Removed from the Table and passed

Department of Transportation (Tabled at 7/15/09 G&C Meeting)

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Hollingworth, seconded by Councilor Shea voted to table the request Bureau of Rail & Transit to renew a sole source Operating Agreement dated August 1, 2009 with the Milford-Bennington Railroad, Milford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-21-99, late item #U), to provide rail freight service on the State-owned portion of the Hillsboro Branch railroad line. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2019. Some of you may have read recent articles in the paper about this contract. Basically, a real estate company made accusations about the person running this company and several legislators. We tabled this item and allowed the Attorney General's office to do an investigation. When the investigation was finished and the AG's office cleared the participants of any wrongdoing, we passed this contract. I have more information and would be happy to share it with you.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Amelie Gooding, Keene, NH - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission
Leonard Gerzon, Amherst, NH - Assessing Standards Board
Sandra D. Hogan, Nashua, NH - Division for Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Robert A. Cruess, Amherst, NH - Board of Engineers
R.Gordon Leedy, Jr., Amherst, NH - Board of Landscape Architects
Thomas A. Maffee, Nashua, NH - Police Commission, Nashua, NH
Stephen J. Densberger, Nashua, NH - Water Council

July 28, 2009 Special Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized the Department of Environmental Services and the Fish and Game Department to enter into an agreement with Absorption Technologies, Inc., Providence RI, in the amount of $1,094,075 to remove the Winnicut River Dam and install a technical fishpass system beneath the Route 33 Bridge in Greenland, NH. Effective upon G&C approval though December 31, 2010. 45.65% ARRA Funds, 30.78% Federal Funds, 23.56% F&G Funds.

Authorized to approve loan agreements with the entities listed in the letter dated July 21 in the amount of $5,485,000 to finance wastewater improvement projects under the provision of RSA 486:15 and NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Wq 500et seq. Effective upon G&C approval. 43.17% ARRA Funds, 47.99% Federal funds, 8.84% Capital (General) Funds

Authorized to enter to approve loan agreements with the Public Water Systems listed in the letter dated July 21 in the amount of $6,866,962 to finance water system improvement projects under the provision of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 1100 et seq. Effective upon G&C approval. 15.67% Federal Funds, 4.11% Capital (General) Funds, 30.22% Other loan funds, 50% ARRA Funds

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized the to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Administrative Services in the amount of $10,071,641, for work to be accomplished as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act- State Energy Programs- State Building Energy Efficiency/ Renewable Energy Projects effective upon G&C approval though June 30, 2012. 100% ARRA-SEP Funds

July 15, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Milford, NH, in the amount of $148,000 to address a public health emergency caused by a collapsing retaining wall in the East Milford Cooperative. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a retroactive memorandum of agreement with the Department of Administrative Services, Concord, NH, for collaboration on initiatives to implement and/or support energy saving and renewable energy programs as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - State Energy Programs - State Buildings Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Projects in the amount of $628,359. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012. 100% Other Funds (ARRA - SEP).

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to accept and expend ARRA funds from the National Endowment for the Arts to provide funding to non-profit arts organizations for job retention and salary support in the amount of $293,100. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal (ARRA) Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into new ARRA sub-grants, with the agencies as detailed in letter dated July 1, 2009, in the total amount of $2,498,119 from the FFY 2009 ARRA Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a subgrant with the agencies as detailed in letter dated July 1, 2009, totaling $501,112 from the previously accepted 2009 ARRA, Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated July 6, 2009, in the total amount of $325,662 from the federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA Victims of Crime Act to support programs providing direct services to victims of crime. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Bureau of Trails to award Recreational Trails Program reimbursement grants, totaling $924,709.50 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated July 15, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Many trail organizations in District 5 were awarded grants for trail maintenance, including the Brookline Ice Breakers, Keene Sno Riders, Monadnock Sno Moles, Pisgah Mtn Trailriders and the Wilton Lyndeborough WW

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environmental Services for the purpose of providing funding for the removal of the Homestead Woolen Mill Dam in Swanzey and associated restoration of the Ashuelot River in the amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Other (Fisheries Habitat Fees).

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to approve loan agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated July 1, 2009, to finance wastewater improvement projects in the amount of $27,813,530. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital/General, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated July 1, 2009, to implement water quality planning and outreach programs in the amount of $235,384. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to amend grants with the associated All Health Hazards Region fiscal agents as detailed in letter dated June 5, 2009 (previously approved by G&C on 11-19-08, item #130), in the amount of $259,744, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2009, retroactive to July 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The City of Nashua Division of Public Health received $46,920 and the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough received $20,768.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to amend grants with the associated All Health Hazards Region fiscal agents as detailed in letter dated June 12, 2009 (previously approved by G&C on 11-19-08, item #132), in the amount of $152,000, by extending the completion date to September 30, 2009, retroactive to July 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The City of Nashua Division of Public Health, Monadnock Community Hospital, Cheshire County each received funding.

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 12-18-08, item #50), to provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families, by increasing the price by $47,652 from $414,946 to $462,598. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Interfaith Hospitality Network Inc., Hudson, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $49,691. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Marguerite's Place Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $77,499. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $142,678. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $231,198. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Division for Children, Youth and Families

Authorized to retroactively amend an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-27-07, item #266), for the provision of Comprehensive Family Support Services in the Keene District Office catchment area, by increasing the price from $395,794 to $595,794 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Easter Seals NH, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-16-07, item #112), to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Keene District Office catchment area, by increasing the price by $47,000 to $235,000 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a retroactive agreement with Southern NH Services Inc., (previously approved by G&C on 5-16-07, item #116), to conduct Child Care Resource and Referral services for the Nashua District Office catchment area, by increasing the price by $57,500 to $287,500 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a retroactive sole source contract renewal with TreMac Development LLC, Keene, NH, to provide parking area space for the Motorcycle Rider Training Program, for an amount not to exceed $6,000. Effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 100% Revolving Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, for pavement and bridge rehabilitation on the I-93 in Portsmouth on the basis of a low bid of $4,872,391.35. Effective upon G&C approval through August 27, 2010. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $341,067.40 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized Division of Operations to enter into a contract with R&R Communications Inc., Swanzey, NH, for the purpose of providing statewide radio maintenance and service for the mobile radio system on the basis of a low bid of $167,260. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011.

Authorized to transfer to the Department of Resources and Economic Development the State-owned abandoned railroad corridors for management as recreational trails as detailed in letter dated June 23, 2009.

Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to amend a contract with Clough, Harbour, & Associates LLP, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-9-08, item #120), to perform bridge scour evaluations and associated tasks, as well as engineering services that were not included in the original scope of work, by increasing the price by $1,399,149.19 from $771,127.67 to $2,170,276.86. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for pavement and bridge rehabilitation work at two separate sections along I-93 in Woodstock and Lincoln on the basis of a low bid of $10,674,873.50. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $533,743.68 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 26, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Stimulus Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to renew a sole source Operating Agreement dated August 1, 2009 with the Milford-Bennington Railroad, Milford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-21-99, late item #U), to provide rail freight service on the State-owned portion of the Hillsboro Branch railroad line. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2019. Some of you may have read in various newspapers about this item and the investigation by the Attorney General's office. The contract was renewed by the Council for 6 months, during the AG's investigation. I will keep you posted.

Approved Late Items:

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized the Department of Environmental Services to approve a loan agreement with the Town of Hillsborough in the amount of $240,000 to finance the Water Treatment Facility Instrumentation Upgrade project under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and N.H. Code of Administrative Rules Env+-Dw 1100 et seq. effective upon G&C approval. 36.6% DWSRF, 10.4% Capital/ General Funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized the Department of Environmental Services to approve a loan agreement with the listed entities in the letter dated July 9, 2009 in the amount of $22,717,375 to finance wastewater improvements and landfill closure projects under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and N.H. Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 500 et seq. effective upon G&C approval. 49.7% DWSRF, 10.2% Capital/ General Funds, 40.1% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized the Department of Transportation to enter into a contract with R.S. Audley, Inc of Bow, NH on the basis of a low bid of $4,956,624.40 for roadway and bridge construction for the Manchester Airport Access Road (MAAR) to construct ramps connection the Everett Turnpike, US 3 and the MAAR upon G&C approval though November 5, 2010. 2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $346,963.71 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during construction of the project. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Paul A. Szoc, Keene, NH, Enhanced 911 Commission
Randy S. Gordon, Merrimack, NH, Fire Standards and Training Commission
Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja, Nashua, NH, Juvenile Parole Board
John Minteer, Peterborough, NH, Board of Optometry

June 17, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $24,428. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $6,107 on or after July 1, 2009 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized to accept ARRA funds in the amount of $5,081,000 from the National Guard Bureau for the purpose of building improvements for NHNG Facilities. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $628,358 from the Office of Energy and Planning as part of the US Department of Energy, for the State Energy Programs formula grant. (2) Further Authorized to establish the full-time temporary positions as detailed in letter dated May 29, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2012. 100% Agency Income. ARRA funds - 100% Federal.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., Springfield, VT, for professional electrical 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 $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds - 100% Federal.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with CMK, Manchester, NH, for professional architectural 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, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to amend a lease agreement with the County of Hillsborough, Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-18-09, item #15), for 8,998 square feet of office space located in the Hillsborough County Courthouse, Manchester, NH, by increasing the amount by $41,098.41 from $109,595.76 for a total of $150,694.17. Effective July 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with A. J. Deshardins Roofing Co., Inc., Exeter, NH, for Roof Replacement and Repairs - Army National Guard, Statewide (Nashua, Portsmouth, Somersworth and Keene), for a total price not to exceed $349,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $35,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $384,000. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Pellowe Construction LLC, Alton, NH, for the New Toilet Building, Gilson Pond, Monadnock State Park, for a total price not to exceed $289,700. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $28,970 for unanticipated expense. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Jaffery, for the project "Squantum Village Survey" in the amount of $7,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Goffstown for the project "Historic District Area Form for Potential Grasmere Historic District" in the amount of $5,260. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,058,641 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women titled STOP Violence Against Women under the ARRA 2009 to be utilized to improve the state's response to women in NH who are victims of violent crime. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,253,755 from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, to be utilized to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. (2)Further Authorized to create three new positions as detailed in letter dated June 2, 2009 for the purpose of enhancing services at the NH Department of Justice. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through February 28, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $587,000 from the Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA, Victims of Crime Act Grant Program to be utilized to support programs that provide direct services to victims of crime. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $60,301 from the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA Victims of Crime Act Victim Compensation Grant Program, to be utilized to provide financial assistance to innocent victims of crime who suffered financial losses due to their victimization. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Attorney Elyse S. Alkalay, Nashua, for the purpose of providing professional legal services relative to the Help America Vote Act in the amount of $93,000. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 100% Transfers from other agencies (Federal).

New Hampshire Employment Security

Authorized to renew a lease agreement with Key Road Associates, Keene, NH, for rental of 4,800 square feet of office space located in Keene, NH, for a total cost of $172,656. Effective August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with LSJ Electrical Contractors LLC, Goffstown, NH, for electrical services at NHES's offices statewide in the amount not to exceed $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend $2,242,944 in ARRA federal funds from the US Department of Labor for the purpose of improving unemployment compensation benefit and tax operations. Effective upon G&C approval. (2) Further Authorized to establish six full-time temporary positions through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend $1,617,171 in ARRA federal funds from the US Department of Labor for the purpose of providing reemployment services to connect unemployment insurance claimants to employment and training opportunities that will facilitate their reentry to employment as well as to provide labor market information. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. (2)Further Authorized to establish nine part-time temporary positions through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH (previously approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #48), to cover additional cleanup activities at the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the price by $274,140 from $1,874,589 to $2,148,729, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010 from March 24, 2010. 90% Federal, 10% Capital - General Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH (previously amended by G&C on 5-21-08, item #83), to provide translation and interpretation services, by increasing the cost by $94,963 from $611,767 to $706,730, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to December 31, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to enter into an agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, to procure the services of a local organization to serve as a regional sponsoring site for the NH public Health Network in an amount not to exceed $95,000. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 84% Federal, 16% General Funds.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized Bureau of Development Services to enter into an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services in an amount not to exceed $3,084,726. (2)Further Authorized advance payment maximum of 1/12 the contract price. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 92% Federal, 8% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Development Services to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services in an amount not to exceed $2,201,094. (2) Further Authorized advance payment maximum of 1/12 the contract price. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 87% Federal, 13% General Funds.

Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH to provide family support services for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions and their families in the total amount of $69,350. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Developmental Services, Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Gateways Services, Nashua, NH, to provide family support services for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions and their families in the total amount of $69,350. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Developmental Services, Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Gateways Services, Nashua, NH, to provide family support services for children and adolescents with chronic health conditions and their families in the total amount of $69,350. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services

Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew an amend option with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #193), to maintain a regional substance abuse prevention infrastructure, by increasing the price by $367,466.25 from $587,946 to $955,412.25, and by extending the completion date to September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew an amend option with United Way of Greater Nashua, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #194), to maintain a regional substance abuse prevention infrastructure, by increasing the price by $402,027.50 from $643,244 to $1,045,271.50, and by extending the completion date to September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Creating Positive change, Peterborough, NH, to provide substance abuse prevention services in an amount not to exceed $109,154. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 67% Federal, 33% General Funds.

Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew an amend option with Crispin's House Inc., Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #222), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $21,437 from $49,446 to $70,833, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Therese Charest, Nashua, NH, to provide representative payee services in an amount not to exceed $4,800. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Disability Determination Unit

Authorized Bureau of Medical Services, Disability Determination Unit to enter into an agreement with Susan T. Clark, RN, New Boston, NH to function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer for an amount not to exceed $20,800. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through to June 30, 2010. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Medical Services, Disability Determination Unit to enter into an agreement with Marie Cote, RN, Merrimack, NH to function as a Medical Disability Determination Reviewer for an amount not to exceed $31,200. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through to June 30, 2010. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $120,305. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $20,248. Effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #146), acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of the Monadnock Region, to provide information and referral services, State Health Insurance Assistance Program services, and Senior Medicare Patrol Project services, by increasing the amount by $215,248.52 from $925,295.77 to $1,140,544.29. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 52% Federal, 48% General Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #145), acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of Sullivan County, to provide information and referral services, State Health Insurance Assistance Program services, and Senior Medicare Patrol Project services, by increasing the amount by $195,534.23 from $871,581.48 to $1,067,115.71. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 52% Federal, 48% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with St. Joseph Community Services Inc., Merrimack, NH, to provide Nutrition, Transportation and Community Elder Support Services in an amount not to exceed $1,734,665.69. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 55% Federal, 45% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide financial management services that will support the goals and objectives of the Nursing Home Diversion Modernization pilot project entitled Transitions in Caregiving Support Program, the Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Cooperative Agreement demonstration grant funded by AoA, and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders general funds in an amount not to exceed $375,000. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 95% Federal, 5% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with VNA at HSC Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Homemaker, Nutrition, Adult In-Home Care, Transportation, Community Elder Support Services, Adult Day Services, Home Health Aide, and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care Services in an amount not to exceed $1,938,345.16. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 49% Federal, 51% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Home Health and Hospice Care, Nashua, NH, to provide Homemaker, Home Health Aide, Adult In-Home Care, and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care Services in an amount not to exceed $297,699.72. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 46% Federal, 54% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Keene Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Keene, NH, to provide Congregate Housing Services in an amount not to exceed $103,552.56. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to utilize interpreter services at public meetings or forums, and Authorized unencumbered payments for services to a total cumulative amount not to exceed $38,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal (ARRA) Funds.

Authorized to exercise a renewal option with Mary Beth LaSalle, Hollis, NH, (previously approved by G& Con 11-19-08, item #157), to provide targeted technical assistance services to school districts around the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered an approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $656,879 for adult basic education/ESL, English Language/Civics Education classes and training for volunteers to work one-on-one with undereducated adults coordinated from the Nashua Adult Learning Center, the Learning Center Annex in Nashua and in students' homes. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with EdTech Associates Inc., Amherst, NH to implement the Math Science Partnership Project entitled Science4All-Phase II, by providing professional development and leadership in science education in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered in lieu of withholding the 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to exercise a renewal option to grant funds to Rivier College, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on1-16-08, item #169), to continue the Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Project, Developing a Cadre of Teacher-Leaders in Elementary and Middle School Science Phase II, to improve teaching and learning in elementary and middle school science in the amount of $102,000. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010 with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to conduct a three day professional development experience titled Mathematics & Science Summer Learning Experience focusing on the teaching and learning of mathematics and science in grades K through 12 to be held at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua in an amount not to exceed $30,000. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a contract with Radisson Hotel Nashua, NH to host the three day institute in an amount not to exceed $30,000. (3)Further Authorized to make payment in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for services. Effective July 27-29, 2009. 100% Federal Funds

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Rivier College, Nashua, to reform and improve pre-services personnel preparation in the areas of literacy instruction, positive behavior interventions and supports, and secondary transition supports for students with emotional/behavior challenges in an amount not to exceed $14,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for an additional three fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to contract with Shannon Harken in the amount of $12,000 to pay for services as presenter of the Response to Intervention with Fidelity Conference being held on July 7-9, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel, Nashua, NH. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is sooner, through July 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Merrimack, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount of $1,109,366. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a contract with Unifirst Corporation, Nashua, NH, for providing uniforms to certain employees in the amount of $25,259.52. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a sole source contract with Contoocook Valley Transportation Company, Peterborough, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-4-09, item #68), to continue the development and implementation of a volunteer driver program providing transportation to people with disabilities and to establish a rideshare program for residents in the eastern Monadnock region, by increasing the price by $89,253 from $55,000 to $144,253. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount of $299,975. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene (previously amended by G&C on 9-17-08, item #86), for planning activities, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to September 30, 2009.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company of Dunbarton, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Donald Hampton, Meredith, NH, and also Diane Knauss, Meredith, NH in the amount of $51,035. Effective uponG&C approval through October 2, 2009.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with VNA @ HCS Inc., Keene, NH, for transportation services for the general public and elderly and disabled citizens in the City of Keene for an amount not to exceed $593,162. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 98% Federal, 2% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Bridge Maintenance to enter into a contract with Powers Generator Service LLC, Swanzey, NH, for the inspection, preventative maintenance and emergency repair work on two generators located on the Sarah Long Bridge for an amount not to exceed $22,967. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH for pavement rehabilitation on approximately 5.4 miles of I-93 between Exit 14 (Bridge Street) and just south of Exit 17 on the basis of a low bid of $7,272,324.36. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $363,616.22 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 15, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus - ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with New York Bituminous Products Corp. Chester, NY, for pavement rehabilitation on I-393 in the City of Concord and the Town of Pembroke between the bridge over NHRR and Constitution Avenue and the junction of NH 9 in Chichester on the basis of a low bid of $894,478. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $89,447.80 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 25, 2009. 100% Federal Stimulus - ARRA Funds.

Late Items

Approved Late Item:

Environmental Services

Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Winchester in the amount of $3,400,000 to finance Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.

Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Chesterfield in the amount of $43,500 to finance Wares Grove Beach Septic Systems. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.

Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Farmington in the amount of $2,100,000 to finance the design and construction of Rapid Infiltration Basins. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.

Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Wolfeboro in the amount of $2,000,000 to finance Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 and 2 Improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 54% CWSRF, 11% Capital, 35% Federal ARRA funds.

Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Seabrook in the amount of $5,000,000 to finance the Water System Improvement Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 39.6% DWSRF, 10.4% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.

Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the City of Berlin in the amount of $3,000,000 to finance Water Main Replacement Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 39.6% DWSRF, 10.4% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.

Requested Item. Approval of the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora Pignatelli with regard to the financing of certain capital expenditures and the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness in connection with The Cheshire Medical Center, Keene NH. This item is submitted pursuant to a request by the New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Gregory T. Martin, Keene, NH to the Ballot Law Commission
Fred S. Parker, Keene, NH to the Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission

June 30- Concord, NH - Governor Lynch called a special meeting of the Governor and Executive Council on June 30, 2009 to consider the one item listed below. The Executive Council unanimously approved the item.

Authorized to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $36,543,276 from the Federal Department of Education, federal fiscal year 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, Government Services, program to be utilized to provide guidance, oversight, compliance and reporting on New Hampshire's implementation of ARRA, to pursue ARRA Broadband and High Speed Rail grant funds, as well as to provide funding for public safety and other government services for the Department of Corrections and Judicial Branch. Effective upon Fiscal Committee and Governor and Council approvals from February 18, 2009 through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

June 3, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Merrimack, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $24,045. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a three-month holdover amendment with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #40), for courtroom space of approximately 32,545 square feet, by increasing the amount by $97,943.88 from $391,755.52 for a total of $489,719.40. Effective July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds - transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies - General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to retroactively amend a contract with Keith P. Hemingway, Bristol, NH, for professional design services for the new Merrimack District Courthouse, Merrimack, NH, by increasing the amount by $59,662 from $425,320 to $484,982. (2) Further authorized a contingency increase in the amount of $20,000 from $25,000 to $45,000 for unanticipated expenses for the Merrimack District Courthouse at Merrimack, NH, bringing the total to $529,982. Effective February 2, 2009 through July 1, 2010.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Oak Point Associates, Portsmouth, NH, for professional Electrical 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 $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Lee F. Carroll, PE, 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 an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with John F. Penney Consulting Services PC, Chester, VT, for professional Mechanical 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 $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

Authorized to enter into a grant with the Cheshire County Conservation District, Walpole, NH, for the Keene Rain Garden Project in the amount of $25,023. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Other Funds.

Liquor Commission

Authorized to enter into a contract with D.P. Melican Construction, Hampton Falls, NH, for the sole purpose of providing necessary repairs to one catch basin in the parking lot at the NH State Liquor Store #69, Nashua, NH, for a total price of $6,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized to accept and expend $135,267.73 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the State Office of Emergency Management in order to reimburse eligible expenses for mitigating damages suffered on public lands state wide during the December 12, 2008 Ice Storm. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.

Fish and Game Department

Authorized to enter into Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Law Enforcement supplemental contracts with the NH Police Departments as detailed in letter dated May 20, 2009, for a total of $47,475. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Other (OHRV) Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend $395,600 in federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for purposes of funding water quality management planning projects. Effective upon G&C approval through August 17, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend $1,286,000 federal EPA LUST Stimulus funds for purposes of inventory, assessment, tank closure and/or cleanup at leaking underground storage tank sites. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend $39,163,900 in ARRA Federal Funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of funding the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.

Authorized to amend a Local Source Water Protection grant to Pennichuck Water Works, Merrimack, NH (previously approved by G&C on 8-13-08, item #90), to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2009 from June 30, 2009.

Authorized to accept and expend $19,500,000 in ARRA 2009 federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of funding the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan program. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2015. ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA of 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services in the amount of $14,297,130.85 and reduce the General Funds in the amount of $14,282,848. (2) Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $14,298,901.92 and additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,771,073.16, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $14,282,848 in the accounts as detailed in letter dated May 11, 2009. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $3,943,604.67, and reduce the General Funds in the amount of $3,939,665. (2) Authorized to make use of general funds above in the amount of $1,000,000. (3) Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $2,942,969.18, and accept and expend additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $364,518.46, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $2,939,665. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $99,011.91, and reduce the General Funds in the amount of $98,913. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $99,024.18, and additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $12,265.21. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition and Health Promotion Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-4-08, item #142), to provide Women, Infants and Children, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Farmers' Market Nutrition Program nutrition services, by increasing the price by $464,125 from $805,027.93 to $1,269,152.93, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 99.7% Federal, 0.3% General Funds.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $634,393.76, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $633,760. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $6,584,636, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $6,578,051. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $282,159, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $281,877. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $452,033.58, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $451,582. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Joseph Fish, Ph.D., Psychologist, Goffstown, NH, to provide psychology services to children with special health care needs and their families in the amount of $116,174. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 57% General, 43% Federal Funds.

Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Tammie I. Sullivan, PT II, PCS, Dunbarton, NH, to provide pediatric physical therapy services to specialty clinics for children with neuromotor disabilities and their families in the amount of $18,699. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 68% General, 32% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services

Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 10-31-07, item #111A), to provide alcohol and other drug treatment services, by increasing the price by $1,110,623 from $2,460,732 to $3,571,355, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 14% Federal, 83% General, 3% Highway Funds.

Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #203), to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services, by increasing the price by $230,272 from $767,334 to $997,606, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 97% Federal, 3% General Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to accept additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $433,645.32. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept Title XIX Medicaid federal Funds through the ARRA of 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $4,177,642.51. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds of $750,750 and ARRA funds of $93,093 and make use of a portion of the general funds from above, $657,000, to cover shortfall in the Community Mental Health Medicaid program. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services and peer support services in an amount not to exceed $116,820. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 70% General, 30% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Council of Nashua, NH, d/b/a Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council, Nashua, NH, to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $476,501. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 88% General, 12% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $51,270. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 96.5% Federal, 3.5% General Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in the amount of $7,066,424.84, and decrease revenue adjustments in local funds of $2,050,923.17. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in the amount of $12,399,588.57, and decrease revenue adjustments in local funds of $8,994,579.85 and general funds of $3,392,621.52. (3) Further Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in the amount of $843,843, and increase revenue adjustments in general funds of $657,000. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Elder Abuse Counseling and Community Elder Support Services in an amount not to exceed $15,257.68. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 42% General, 58% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with City of Nashua, Nashua, NH, to provide Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $113,782.54. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 42% General, 58% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide Adult Day Services in an amount not to exceed $105,287.04. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 57% Federal, 48% General Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the US Administration for Children and Families in the amount of $1,201,200. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $2,236,379.15; and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $2,234,145. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to budget and expend ARRA Stimulus funds in the amount of $190,310 for Education for Homeless Children and Youth. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. 100% Federal (ARRA) Funds.

Authorized Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to establish one Program Specialist (LG19). (2) Further Authorized to allow allocation of salary of an existing Secretary II part-time position, providing support for the ARRA grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. (3) Further Authorized to accept and expend WIA Youth ARRA agreement funds in the amount of $2,395,321.25 from the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. 100% Federal (ARRA) Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to accept and expend federal ARRA funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to acquire an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle. (2)Further Authorized to provide funding to the City of Manchester, to acquire an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle in the amount of $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend Federal ARRA funds in the amount of $4,600,000 for airport improvement projects at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport (Keene), Laconia Municipal Airport and Boire Field (Nashua). Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail and Transit to pay an amount not to exceed $80,000 to the City of Nashua, NH, to provide a portion of the funds required to match Federal Transit Administration grant funds for bus acquisition. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Capital -General Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with CHA Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04, item #152), for design review services for the Salem-Manchester I-93 widening project, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to August 31, 2009.

Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Service to enter into agreements with the municipalities of Keene, Tamworth, and Franklin to provide services under the High Priority Program in providing funding and services necessary for completing a total of three projects through the municipal-managed process in the amount of $1,987,920. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds / 80% Federal, 20% Local Match Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with All States Asphalt Inc., Sunderland, MA, for resurfacing of approximately 15 miles of roadways located in Districts III, IV, V & VI in the counties of Carroll, Hillsborough, Rockingham and Strafford on the basis of a single bid of $818,002.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 14, 2009. 100% Betterment Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R. S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-17-08), for rehabilitation/widening and safety improvements on the bridge carrying F.E. Everett Turnpike northbound and southbound over the Souhegan River in the Town of Merrimack, by increasing the amount by $530,000 from $13,588,454.21 to $14,118,454.21. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Laconia Airport Authority, to design and reconstruct the Terminal Aircraft Parking Apron at the Laconia Municipal Airport in the amount of $835,420. Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, to design and reconstruct the Terminal Aircraft Parking Apron at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport (Keene) in the amount of $1,298,500. Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Community Alliance of Human Services Inc., Claremont, NH, to purchase miscellaneous capital equipment and facility rehabilitation for an amount not to exceed $119,400. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Nashua Airport Authority to design and reconstruct the Tower Aircraft Parking Apron at Aoire Field (Nashua) in the amount of $1,753,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a contract with Tri-County Communityto exceed $3,225. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a contract with Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT, to complete the expansion and renovation of the Advance Transit facility located in Wilder, VT, for an amount not to exceed $1,529,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized a contingency in the amount of $3,688.80 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 27, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Karen L. Baranowski, Nashua, NH to the Board of Nursing
Samuel J. Giarrusso, Amherst, NH to the New Hampshire Retirement System

May 20, 2009 Meeting

As usual, I have highlighted the ARRA funds in this report.

Office of Energy And Planning

Authorized to retroactively accept and expend American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds in the amount of $25,827,000 from the US Department of Energy, for the State Energy Programs formula grant. Effective May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2012. (2) Further Authorized to retroactively establish a full-time temporary ARRA Coordinator for SEP position for the period of May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2012; also to establish a full-time ARRA Procurement and Contract Compliance Officer position. Effective May 22, 2009 through April 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds

Adjutant General

Authorized that Colonel Harry E. Miller Jr., Nashua, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Brigadier General, NH Army National Guard.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease extension with the Town of Merrimack, NH, for 2,721 square feet of office and courtroom space in an amount not to exceed $35,454.63. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds, transfer from the AOC, Rent from other Agencies - 100% General Funds.

Authorized the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a rental agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Concord, NH, providing the Division of Juvenile Justice Services staff with 900 SF of office space in the Nashua District Court for an amount not to exceed $10,706.28. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Ackroyd Engineering LLC, Manchester, NH, for professional Electrical 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 $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 6, 2009, in the total amount of $248,152 from the FFY 2007 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. (2) Further Authorized to enter into new-sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 6, 2009 in the total amount of $286,050 from an earmark in the Federal Community Oriented Police Services Program, which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Milford School District, Milford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #253), to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for individuals participating in the school-based dental program, by increasing the price by $40,000 from $40,000 to $80,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Ellen Hiebert, Keene, NH, as a Regional Master Educational Surrogate Parent to provide management and support for trained and certified volunteer education surrogate parents and for accepting temporary educational surrogate parent appointments for students in specific situations that require their expertise or require immediate appointment in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (2) Further Authorized the payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the budget. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for one additional year. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Mariellen MacKay, Nashua, NH, as a Regional Master Educational Surrogate Parent to provide management and support for trained and certified volunteer education surrogate parents and for accepting temporary educational surrogate parent appointments for students in specific situations that require their expertise or require immediate appointment in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (2) Further Authorized the payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the budget. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for one additional year. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Maureen Tracey, Merrimack, NH, as a Regional Master Educational Surrogate Parent to provide management and support for trained and certified volunteer education surrogate parents and for accepting temporary educational surrogate parent appointments for students in specific situations that require their expertise or require immediate appointment in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (2) Further Authorized the payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the budget. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for one additional year. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into an agreement with SimplexGrinnell LP, d/b/a SimplexGrinnell Limited Partnership, Nashua, NH, to provide hydrostatic testing and inspection services at the NH Fire Academy in the amount of $3,423. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Fire and EMS Funds.

Department Of Transportation

Authorized to increase the rate of toll at Hampton Mainline effective at 12:01 A.M. on July 1, 2009 by 50 cents for single rear tire vehicles (classes 1-4) and by $1.00 for dual rear tire vehicles (classes 5-12). Effective upon G&C approval, and passage of HB391 into law. I voted against this increase in tolls. There is discussion about using the toll money to fund roads other than the Turnpikes and I oppose that. In addition, nothing was done for the Town of Merrimack, which is toll-bound. 3 exits and 6 tollbooths! And no recognition that there is anything unfair about this situation. I understand that money is needed to maintain our roads but an increase in tolls is not the answer at this point. The item passed 4-1 with my vote the only opposing vote.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, to complete an obstruction evaluation and update the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport (Keene) in the amount of $46,800. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2013. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement for a parcel of land with a private pedestrian crossing with Breakwater Condominium Association, Merrimack, NH, on the State-owned Concord to Lincoln Railroad Line in Laconia for $1,925 per year. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 100% Other - Railroad Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section, to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company of Dunbarton, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Paul Muckerheide, Hampstead, NH, in the amount of $24,895. Effective upon G&C approval through October 2, 2009.

Tabled Item

Department of Administrative Services (Tabled At 5/6/09 G&C Meeting)

A request of the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a nine-month hold over amendment with the City of Keene, NH, for courtroom space in an amount not to exceed $39,454.65. Effective July 1, 2009 through March 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds - transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies - 100% General Funds. This item was removed from the table and passed. The city of Keene had requested the extension in order to study what to do with the courts located in Keene, the County seat.

Approved Late Items:

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized the Dept. of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Architechnology of Sanbornton, NH for professional Architectural Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department. Effective from the date of G&C approval though June 30, 2012. Amount not to exceed $500,000. 100% Federal Stimulus funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Dept. of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. of Manchester, NH for professional Mechanical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department. Effective from the date of G&C approval though June 30, 2012. Amount not to exceed $300,000. 100% Federal Stimulus funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Dept. of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with McFarland- Johnson, Inc. of Concord, NH for professional Civil Engineering Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department. Effective from the date of G&C approval though June 30, 2012. Amount not to exceed $300,000. 100% Federal Stimulus funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Dept. of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Yeaton Associates, Inc. of Littleton, NH for professional Mechanical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department. Effective from the date of G&C approval though June 30, 2012. Amount not to exceed $300,000. 100% Federal Stimulus funds. ARRA Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized the Dept. of Transportation to enter into a contract with Pike Industries, Inc. of Belmont, NH on the basis of a low bid of $2,427,725.50 for 4.0 miles pavement rehabilitation and bridge work on 4 bridges on I-93 between exits 20 and 22, from the date of G&C approval though June 10, 2010. 2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $169,940.79 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. 100% Federal Stimulus funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Dept. of Transportation to enter into a contract with Continental Paving, Inc. of Londonderry, NH on the basis of a low bid of $5,049,180.25 for pavement rehabilitation on I-93 between exits 23 and 24, from the date of G&C approval though June 10, 2010. 2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $252,459.02 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. 100% Federal Stimulus funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the Dept. of Transportation to enter into a contract with New York Bituminous Products, Corp. of Chester, NY on the basis of a low bid of $899,325.00 for pavement rehabilitation on I-93 between exits 27 and 28, from the date of G&C approval though October 9,2009. 2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $89,932.50 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. 100% Federal Stimulus funds. ARRA Funds.

May 6, 2009 Meeting

I have highlighted the items dealing with Federal Stimulus Money. As you can see, there is a lot of money coming into the state and going out for education and transportation projects. I am trying to follow it as best as I can and can refer any of you to those more knowledgeable than I am if you have any questions regarding our acceptance and expending of these large sums of money.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Southern New Hampshire Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $610,826. (2) Further Authorized to advance the vendor $92,955. Effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. This includes Nashua and the surrounding towns as well.

Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $306,219. (2) Further Authorized to advance the vendor $44,867. Effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

TABLED To authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a nine-month hold over amendment with the City of Keene, NH, for courtroom space in an amount not to exceed $39,454.65. Effective July 1, 2009 through March 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds - transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies - 100% General Funds. Although this item was tabled, it will come off the table and be passed. I will make sure of that!! It should not have been placed on the table in the first place. I will also be working very hard to make sure the Keene District Court remains in Keene, where it belongs.

Authorized Division of Plant and Property Management to enter into a contract with Alternative Communications Services Corporation of Nashua, NH, for Communications Cabling, System Repair and Maintenance Services related to specific telephone switching equipment, for a maximum price of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 9, 2012.

Liquor Commission

Authorized to amend a contract with Unifirst Corporation, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-9-06, item #23), for the sole purpose of providing uniforms for Liquor Commission store employees throughout NH, by increasing the price from $126,017.81 to $146,056.85, an increase of $20,039.04. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Peterborough Police Department, Peterborough, NH, for security coverage and traffic control at Miller State Park in the amount of $3,060. Effective October 1, 2009 through November 15, 2009. 100% Park Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend $1,730,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for purposes of funding retrofits of on and off-road diesel equipment. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Fish and Game Department for study of the Ashuelot River Watershed and training in implementing new stream guidelines in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-16-08, item #48), to cover additional cleanup activities a the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the amount by $456,500 from $1,418,089 to $1,874,589 and by extending the completion date to March 24, 2010 from September 30, 2009. 90% Federal, 10% Capital - General Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-4-08, item #54), to continue providing support services to EPA and the Department in the monitoring and evaluation of remedial activities at the OK Tool Superfund Site, Milford, by increasing the amount by $100,000 from $20,000 to $120,000, and by extending the completion date to March 24, 2010 from December 31, 2008. 90% Federal, 10% Capital - General Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide quality child care awards in the amount of $184,935 to a total of 34 accredited child care programs throughout the State of NH who partner with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide child care services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Chapel School in Nashua, KSC Child Development Center in Keene, Kindercare in Merrimack, Kindercare in Nashua, Rivier College Early Childhood Center in Nashua, Southwest Community Services in Keene and The World Schools in Nashua will receive awards.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 5-7-08, item #68), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $35,062 from $3,749,702.65 to $3,784,764.65. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009. 55% General, 45% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Greater Nashua Dental Connection Inc., Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #236), to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for individuals participating in the community-based dental program, by increasing the price by $75,600 from $75,600 to $151,200, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to amend an agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH (previously amended by G&C on 9-3-08, item #71), to provide community based childhood lead poisoning case management and prevention activities, by increasing the price by $16,000 from $16,000 to $32,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services

Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #217), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $26,533 from $61,200 to $87,733, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 56% Federal, 44% General Funds.

Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the City of Keene, Youth Services Department, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #283), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $45,991 from $106,080 to $152,071, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 22% Federal, 78% General Funds.

Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the NH Teen Institute for the Prevention for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #286), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $147,378 from $339,934 to $487,312, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $23,730,633 from the US Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Non-Lapsing Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. This money is for children with disabilities ages 3-21 have access to a free and appropriate public education to meet each child's unique needs and prepare him or her for future education, employment, and independent living.

Authorized to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $808,156 from the US Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Non-Lapsing Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. For children with disabilities ages 3-5.

Authorized to accept and expend additional funds from the US Department of Agriculture to provide funding to Local Education Agencies for the improvement and purchase of equipment to be used in the National School Lunch Program in the amount of $215,765. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. For funding competitive grants to Local Education Agencies.

Authorized to budget and expend American Recovery and Reinvestment ACT Stimulus funds in the amount of $15,473,827. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. (2) Further Authorized to establish a class 050 (Personal Service-Temp) position for one Education Consultant for the period of G&C through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. Money is to be used for strengthening education, driving reforms, and improving results for students from early learning through college.

Authorized to reclassify position #13265 Secretary II, labor grade 9 to Rehabilitation Technician, labor grade 12, in the Nashua Regional Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into agreements with the firms of Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Nashua, NH; Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc., Manchester, NH; and McFarland-Johnson Inc., Concord, NH, and Binghamton, NY, to provide on-call construction engineering and inspection services for various transportation projects statewide in the amount of $1,500,000 each - and a combined total of $4,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2011.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with George R. Cairns and Sons Inc., Windham, NH, for roadway reconstruction of I-93 (new northbound barrel), through the Exit 3 interchange area in Windham on the basis of a low bid of $25,969,102.80. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $1,298,455.14 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through November 1, 2011. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds

Late Items:

Department of Transportation

Authorized the department to enter into a contract with Brox Industries, Inc. of Dracut, MA on the basis of a low bid of $2,715,000.00 for roadway resurfacing of 40.63 miles in maintenance District IV in Cheshire and Hillsborough Counties, from the date of G&C approval though Sept. 25, 2009. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the department to enter into a contract with Brox Industries, Inc. of Dracut, MA on the basis of a low bid of $3,081,447.00 for roadway resurfacing of 35.32 miles in maintenance District V in Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham Counties, from the date of G&C approval though Sept. 25, 2009. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the department to enter into a contract with The Gorman Group, LLC. of Albany, NY on the basis of a low bid of $1,146,498.00 for pavement rehabilitation of I-89 northbound and southbound in New London, Sunapee, Springfield and Grantham, from the date of G&C approval though Sept. 25, 2009. 2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $114,649.80 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

Authorized the department to enter into a contract with Pike Industries, Inc. of Belmont, NH on the basis of a low bid of $3,223,970.75 for roadway resurfacing of 35.32 miles in maintenance District VI in Strafford and Rockingham Counties, from the date of G&C approval though Sept. 25, 2009. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Janet A. Brewer, Peterborough, NH to the Community Development Finance Authority
Karen McCall, Nashua, NH
David S. Phillips Amherst, NH to the Marital Mediator Certification Board

April 15, 2009 Meeting

I have listed and highlighted the acceptance of Federal Stimulus Money (ARRA Funds) coming to New Hampshire. Although the money is not necessarily going to District 5 businesses, I thought some of you might be interested in following this money.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Hutter Construction Corp., New Ipswich, NH, for Manchester Courthouse Renovations, Manchester, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,321,584. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $158,590 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $1,480,174. Effective upon G&C approval through January 29, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated April 2, 2009, out of the FFY 2006 Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Initiative, to help curb gang activity and to provide healthy activities for Nashua's and Manchester's youth in a total amount of $15,921.59. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized The Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Evans Line Construction Inc., Hooksett, NH, for power line repairs and tree removal and chipping at Greenfield State Park and Monadnock State Park in the amount of $24,900. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Capital Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #274), to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for individuals participating in the school-based dental program, by increasing the price by $70,000 from $70,000 to $140,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to amend a contract with Nashua Pastoral Care Center Inc. Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 11-28-07, item #109), to provide services to homeless individuals, by increasing the price by $15,825.50 from $175,840 to $191,665.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

April 1, 2009 Meeting

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to accept and expend American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds in the amount of $23,218,594 from the US Department of Energy, for the Low Income Weatherization program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal - ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated March 19, 2009, to implement water quality planning and outreach programs in the amount of $37,238. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. The Nashua Regional Planning Commission will receive $14,330.09.

Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Winchester, NH, in the amount of $2,271 for the purpose of milfoil control activities in Forest Lake. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the towns as detailed in letter dated February 24, 2009, in the amount of $30,000 for the purpose of preparing Federal Emergency Management Agency approved updated local multi-hazard mitigation plans. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Jaffrey will receive $5,000.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to accept and expend federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds in the amount of $135,700,000 for various state transportation projects. Effective upon G&C approval through February 17, 2012. ARRA Funding. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to amend a contract with Killings & Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-08, item #174), to replace the water supply on the property of Douglas McCarthy, Harrisville, NH, by increasing the amount by $7,446 from $17,530 to $24,976. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a State owned homestead on a 0.21 acre parcel of State owned land improved with a historic single-family residence located at 431 Main Street in Keene to George Xanthopoulos for $160,000 plus $1,100 Administrative Fee. (2) Further Authorized to compensate Better Homes and Gardens The Masiello Group & Associates from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $8,000 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

Late Items

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized the Office of Energy and Planning to enter into a SOLE SOURCE contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc. of Keene, NH in the amount of $2,601,788.00 for the Weatherization Assistance Program effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized the Office of Energy and Planning to enter into a SOLE SOURCE contract with Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc of Manchester NH in the amount of $5,390,392.00 for the Weatherization Assistance Program effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds ARRA Funds.

March 4, 2009 Meeting

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized that Captain Alyn L. Theriault, Milford, NH, be confirmed for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. Congratultions!

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with Contoocook Valley Transportation Company, Peterborough, NH, to develop and implement a volunteer driver program providing accessible transportation to people with disabilities in the eastern Monadnock region in the amount not to exceed $55,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Late Item: Department of Transportation

Authorized the Department to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua involving $50,907,000.00 and delineating duties and responsibilities of both State and the municipality for providing funding and services necessary for completing the project known as "Broad Street Parkway". Effective upon G&C approval though June 30, 2014. 80% Federal funds, 20% City of Nashua

Tabled Item #23 (Remains on the Table): Department of Cultural Resources (Tabled At 2-18-09 G&C Meeeting)

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Hollingworth voted to table the request of the Division of Arts to accept and expend $10,000 from the Nashua Community College for the Percent for Arts Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Donated Funds. Remains on the table until I am sure that no student tuition money will be used for this purpose.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Claudette L. Mahar, Amherst, NH, Community College System of New Hampshire
William E. Roberts, Hinsdale, NH, Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission
Kelly Ayotte, Nashua, NH, New Hampshire Attorney General - We will be having a Public Hearing on this nomination on Wednesday, March 25th at 9:30 a.m. in the Executive Council Chamber. All are welcome to attend and speak.

February 18, 2009 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene, NH, for the purpose of renovating Central Square Terrace in the amount of $390,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Information Technology

Authorized a lease renewal agreement with Gerald Q. Nash, Nashua, NH, for $2,222,437.34 for 30,482 square feet of office space, Concord, NH. Effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2014.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the County of Hillsborough, Goffstown, NH, for state owned property located in Hillsborough County Courthouse, Manchester, NH. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds (Transfer from AOC Rents from Other Agencies - General Funds).

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Captain Alyn L. Theriault, Milford, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to accept and expend $10,000 from the Nashua Community College for the Percent for Arts program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Donated Funds. I requested the tabling of this item and the other Councilors went along with my suggestion. Here is what I know about this. A large mural was destroyed as part of a renovation project at this Nashua Community College. Since this was done without regard to the consequences, and no attempt was made to contact the artist or the Department of Cultural Resources, I thought it important to make sure that student tuition is not used to reimburse the Department. The department could not answer the question but promised to get an answer to me soon.

Authorized Division of Arts to award a FY 2009 Arts in Education grant in the amount of $2,500 to The Moving Company Dance Center / MOCO Arts, Keene, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Community Council of Nashua, NH, d/b/a Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-4-08, item #118), to provide start-up funds for the implementation of an adult Assertive Community Treatment Team, by increasing the amount by $50,000 from $405,089 to $455,089. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 90% General, 10% Federal Funds.

Late Item: Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with TLT Construction Corp., Wakefield, MA, for the construction of the new Merrimack Courthouse, Merrimack, NH, for a total price not to exceed $4,275,200. Effective upon G&C approval through January 8, 2010. (2) Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $313,760 for unanticipated expenses for the Merrimack Courthouse, bringing the total to $4,588,960. (3) Further authorize that a transfer of $21,376 to the State Art Fund to purchase art for the Merrimack Courthouse, Merrimack, NH. 100% Capital Funds. This item had been tabled at my request a month ago so that the Department of Transportation and the Attorney General's office could look into allegations of possible wrongdoing by this company in Massachusetts. After studying the issues, both departments were satisfied that this contract should move forward. The groundbreaking will be in March.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Tracie Smith, Fitzwilliam, NH to the Agricultural Advisory Board
Margaret Lynotte, Swanzey, NH to the Board of Licensed Dietitians
Leonard L. Russell, Goffstown, NH as Director of Finance for the Department of Transportation

February 4, 2009 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to retroactively amend a Grant with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-10-07, item #6), to rehabilitate 50 housing units in Cheshire County in the amount of $350,000, by extending the end date from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a retroactive contract with Wesfield Construction Company Inc., Swanzey, NH (previously amended by G&C on 7-16-08, item #25A), for additional work to the office and maintenance garage renovations and additions, at the District 4 office building in Swanzey, by increasing the price by $12,023 from $1,148,985 to $1,161,008. 100% Capital (Highway) Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #124), to oversee remediation at contaminated sites by increasing the amount by $251,500 from $1,600,000 to $1,851,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 40% Hazardous Waste Cleanup, 60% Federal Funds. The Troy Mills site in Troy is included in this contract.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Richard C. Berman, Nashua, NH to the State Board of Auctioneers
John A. Parker, Temple, NH to the State Conservation Committee

January 14, 2009 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the Town of Merrimack, NH, for office and courtroom space in an amount not to exceed $34,094.13. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds - Transfer from AOC - Rents from other Agencies - General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with TLT Construction Corp., Wakefield, MA, for the construction of the new Merrimack Courthouse for an amount not to exceed $4,275,200. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $313,760 for unanticipated expenses for the Merrimack Courthouse, bringing the total to $4,588,960. (3) Further Authorized a transfer of $21,376 to the State Art Fund, Department of Cultural Resources to purchase art for the Merrimack Courthouse. Effective upon G&C approval through January 8, 2010. 100% Capital (General) Funds. Some of you may have read newspaper reports about this item being tabled by us Councilors. There are some questions about this company and alleged problems they are having in Massachusetts. We think that a couple of weeks to investigate these allegations is warranted.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $20,640 from Dam Maintenance Fund, for repair of a flow control gate at the Souhegan Flood Control Site Dam #26 in Temple. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH (previously amended on 7-16-08, item #54), to cover additional cleanup activities at the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the amount by $74,860 from $1,343,229 to $1,418,089. 90% Federal, 10% Capital Funds - General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Mareld Company, Nashua, NH, to lease office space at the Harris Pond Office Park in an amount not to exceed $76,762.44. Effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011. 100% Highway Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to retroactively amend a contract with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP, Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-00, item #159), for the preliminary design for the replacement of the Sewalls Falls Road bridge in the City of Concord by extending the completion date from December 31, 2009.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Thomas J. Silvia, Amherst, NH, Independent Investment Committee, NH Retirement System
William F. Perry, Swanzey, NH Motor Vehicle Industry Board
Carol Lewis, Amherst, NH, Occupational Therapy Governing Board

December 18, 2008 Meeting

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of an industrial facility by the Business Finance Authority for MNTS Land, LLC and Moore Nanotechnology Systems, LLC located in Swanzey, 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. Moore Nanotechnology Systems designs and builds equipment for the electro-optics market - this is leading edge diamond turning and ultra precision grinding equipment. This project consists of the purchase of land, site work and the construction of a 35,000 plus square foot facility. The Company, which was started in 1997 and has been operating in Keene for the past 10 years, has outgrown its leased space and requires a new facility suitably designed and constructed to meet its current and future needs.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award grants totaling $21,060 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 25, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Milford Middle School and the Monadnock Writer's Group in Peterborough each received grants.

Authorized Division of Arts to award FY 2009 Arts in Education grants totaling $19,010 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 24, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. Monadnock Family Services in Keene received a grant.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to continue the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southwest NH in the amount of $7,500. (2) Further Authorized payment of $6,750. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Sanborn, Head and Associates Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #122), to continue oversight of the cleanup of three contaminated sites (Pelham, Nashua, and Gilford), by increasing the amount by $400,000 from $1,964,262 to $2,364,262. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Hazardous Waste Remediation Funds.

Authorized to enter into an Allonge to Promissory Note and Amendment of Loan Agreement with Pennichuck Water Works Inc., in the amount of $3,000,000. This finalizes the loan amount used to finance improvements to the existing surface water treatment facility. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the Town of Merrimack, in the amount of $1,600,000 to finance the Sewer Interceptor Improvements Project. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% Federal, 17% Capital Funds.

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, (previously approved by G&C on 2-8-06, item #45), to finance water system improvements, by increasing the amount by $197,460 from $1,452,000 to $1,649,460. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% DWSRF Loan Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with the Piscataquog Land Conservancy, New Boston, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-23-05, item #51), for the Lake Horace Marsh Restoration Project by extending the completion date to December 31, 2010 from December 31, 2008, updating the Grantee Name as set forth in sub-paragraph 1.3 of the agreement to Piscataquog Land Conservancy to reflect this organization's change of legal name, and changing the wording of one of the Tasks within the Scope of Services. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Cushing & Sons Drilling, Keene, NH, to drill and install bedrock monitoring wells at up to 6 sites located on state-owned lands for an amount not to exceed $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Capital Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, 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 $414,946. (2)Further Authorized an advance payment of $63,985. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into an agreement with three firms: John Turner Consulting Inc., Dover, NH; R.W. Gillespie & Associates Inc., Saco, ME; Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Nashua, NH, for the purpose of providing materials testing and construction inspection services not to exceed $400,000, $300,000 and $200,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

There were no nominations at this meeting

December 3, 2008 Meeting

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Service Program in the amount of $5,030. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds - Federal pass-thru.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Service Program in the amount of $7,220. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds - Federal pass-thru.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $103,600. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $11,889 of the contract amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $51,662. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $5,739 of the contract amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Manchester-Nashua Cellular Telephone LP at a monthly fee of $2,420.47, for mountain-top tower space at Federal Hill Fire Tower in Milford, NH

Authorized Trails Bureau to enter into Grant-In-Aid Trail Maintenance Contracts (Winter Trail Grooming) with the Snowmobile clubs as detailed in letter dated December 3, 2008, in the total amount of $1,527,566.41. Effective upon G&C approval through May 1, 2009. 100% Trails Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into agreements totaling $1,057,003 with the Towns as detailed in letter dated October 13, 2008, to provide services under the Safe Routes to School program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Leonard Gerzon, Amherst, NH, Real Estate Appraiser Board
David J. Roth, Hollis, NH, Home Inspector Licensing Board

November 19, 2008 Meeting

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from TD Banknorth, N.A. to Lewis & Clark, Inc. in Nashua, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the purchase by the Business Finance Authority of a loan made by Monadnock Economic Development Corporation to Vision Financial Corporation located in Keene, NH. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-08, item #13D), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $4,166,230 from $1,698,800 to $5,865,030. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10-22-08, item #1B), for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services, by increasing the amount by $31,881 from $63,761 to $95,642. (2) Further Authorized to advance $5,739 of the amendment amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Liquor Commission

Authorized to amend a contract with The Doty Group Incorporated, Hollis, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-16-05, item #30), for snow and ice removal services at Store #69 - Nashua, by increasing the amount from $18,000 to $24,600, an increase of $6,600. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% General Funds

Authorized to amend a contract with Plow MD Incorporated, Walpole, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-16-05, item #32), for snow and ice removal services at Store #15 - Keene, by increasing the amount from $28,500 to $38,475, an increase of $9,975. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with the City of Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #54), for the Beaver Brook E coli Impairment Investigation and Remediation and Habitat Restoration Project, by extending the end date to June 30, 2009 from December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality childcare awards in the amount of $30,470 to a total of six Licensed Plus child care providers throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The Monadnock Community Early Learning Center in Peterborough and the Regional Services and Education Center, Inc. - Sunrise Children's Center in Amherst received awards.

Department of Education

Authorized a sole source grant to Keene State College, Keene, NH, in the amount of $14,000, to reform and improve pre-service personnel preparation in the areas of literacy instruction, positive behavior interventions and supports, and secondary transition supports for students with emotional/behavior challenges. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010 with the option to renew for up to three additional fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to contract with Mary Beth LaSalle, Hollis, NH, to provide targeted technical assistance services to school districts around the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009 with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a contract with The Doty Group Inc., Hollis, NH, for snow removal at the Troop B/Motor Vehicle Substation building in Milford, in the amount of $4,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 91% Highway, 9% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-21-05, item #102), for technical studies in support of the Lowell - Nashua commuter rail project, by increasing the amount by $40,000 from $186,000 to $226,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2009 from December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 1.03 acre parcel in Merrimack to Mid-City Paving Inc., for $101,100 which includes $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Laura Sheppard, Amherst, NH to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Kristie L. Palestino, Goffstown, NH to the Community College System Board of Trustees

October 22, 2008 Meeting

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorize to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-26-08, item #11), for the Weatherization Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $14,711 from $176,423 to $191,134. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorize 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 $63,761. (2)Further authorize to advance to the vendor $11,477. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds

Department of Administrative Service

Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora Pignatelli with regard to the financing of certain equipment and the construction, renovation and furnishing of certain existing facilities in connection with Nashua Regional Cancer Center Inc., Nashua, NH.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorize to dispose of three state-owned parcels, one of which includes a metal framed building in Nashua, NH, to the City of Nashua at a nominal price of $1 and an administrative fee of $1,100.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Robert Maciski, New Boston, NH, State Historical Resources Council

September 17, 2008 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to amend lease contract with Gerald Q. Nash, Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 9-21-05, item #20), for office space currently rented at 49 Donovan Street, Concord, NH, by increasing the amount by $189,678.36 from $1,896,783.60 to $2,086,461.96, and providing a 6-month hold over agreement. 56.4% General, 43.6% Other (multiple non-general fund sources) Funds.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized to exercise a contract renewal with Jay McKenna Cleaning Services LLC, Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-17-07, item #16), for the purpose of providing custodial services at the Joint Force Headquarters Building at the State Military Reservation in Concord in the amount of $55,600. Effective October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Connie's Septic Service Inc., Merrimack, NH, for construction of parking and fencing at the State Military Reservation in Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $568,275. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $85,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $653,275. (3) Further Authorized the amount of $15,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $668,275. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, for providing the Division of Juvenile Justice Services staff with office space located in the newly constructed Goffstown District Court for an amount not to exceed $86,400.48. Effective December 1, 2008 through November 30, 2013. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award FY 2009 Individual Artist Fellowship Award totaling $10,000 to Clark Knowles, Portsmouth, in the amount of $5,000 and to Jennifer Militello, Goffstown, in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval trough June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to retroactively amend a grant agreement from the US Fish and Wildlife Services (previously approved by G&C on 8-18-04, item #74A), to extend the completion date to September 30, 2008 from September 24, 2005. (2) Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with Pennichuck Water Works Inc., Merrimack, NH, to fund design and permitting activities associated with the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam in the amount of $19,803.56. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the NH Fish and Game Department for the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam located on the Souhegan River in Merrimack. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2) Further Authorized to accept and expend a grant from the Association of US Delegates to the Gulf of Maine Council in the amount of $75,000 for the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam located on the Souhegan River in Merrimack. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2009. (3) Further Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the NH Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership for the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (4) Further Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the NH Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association for the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. (5)Further Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Fish and Game Department in the amount of $50,000 for the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam located on the Souhegan River in Merrimack. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (6) Further Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with Pennichuck Water Waters Inc., Merrimack, NH, in the amount of $180,000 to fund the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2009. 35% Fish and Game, 65% Private Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $85,206.60. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $78,720. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to amend a contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #488), for certain transportation related planning activities, by increasing the amount by $48,000 from $301,541.60 to $349,541.60. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, to construct a general aviation aircraft parking ramp expansion, Taxiway "A" and perimeter road at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport (Keene) in the amount of $978,924. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, for bridge rehabilitation/widening and safety improvements on the bridge carrying F.E. Everett Turnpike northbound and southbound over Souhegan River in the Town of Merrimack on the basis of a low bid of $13,588,454.21. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $679,422.71 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 24, 2011. 100% Turnpike Funds.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Linda Gathright, Nashua, NH, to the State Commission on the Status of Women

September 3, 2008 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Rindge, NH, for the purpose of supporting the purchase of equipment for the Woodbound Inn, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Service Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program in the amount of $50,042. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized to enter into an agreement with JWC Enterprises d/b/a Chemserve of Milford, NH, for hazardous waste and environmental testing at NH Army National Guard facilities in the amount of $29,701.90. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Recreation and Parks Association, Keene, NH, whereby DRED provides certain services to and reimbursed by the NHRPA in the amount of $9,272.70. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Park Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to award 26 child care infant toddler equipment stipends in the amount of $4,000 per recipient from licensed child care centers and two child care infant toddler equipment stipends in the amount of $1,500 per recipient from family/family group child care programs for a total of $107,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The Keene Day Care Center, Nashua Adult Learning Center and the Winchester Learning Center are several of the vendors.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized to grant Public Health Emergency Preparedness funds to the list of All Health Hazards Region fiscal agents as detailed in letter dated July 23, 2008, in the amount of $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Greater Peterborough, through the Monadnock Community Hospital, will receive $20,000.

Authorized Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to amend a contract with the City of Nashua, Division of Public health and Community Services, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #248), to provide community based childhood lead poisoning case management and prevention activities, by increasing the price by $8,000 from $8,000 to $16,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2009. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to exercise a renewal option with EdTech Associates Inc., Amherst, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-5-08, item #72), to continue Phase II of the Science4All project to improve the content knowledge of NH science teachers and to improve science instruction and learning in an amount not to exceed $90,500. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved on the basis of invoices which are supported by a summary of activities that have taken place in accordance with the terms of the contract, along with a detailed listing of expenses incurred in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions:
Wallace L. Trolan, Jr., Nashua, NH, Aviation Users Advisory Board
Peter W. Caswell, Temple, NH, New Hampshire Water Well Board

August 13, 2008 Meeting

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Laconia Savings Bank and SB New Hampshire Country Club LLC in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act. This loan guarantee will support working capital needs and secure the jobs of 27 people.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Swanzey, NH for the purpose of completing water, sewer, and site improvements in support of creating 38 units of affordable senior housing, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Hutter Construction Corp., New Ipswich, NH, for DRED (Department of Resources and Economic Development) Warehouse/Office at Bear Brook State Park, Depot Road, Allenstown, NH, for a price not to exceed $1,153,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of the Arts to enter into a contract with Dharma Creative, Nashua, NH for the design and layout of various publications in the amount of $24,614. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. This company will design and produce 7 Newsletters and a Biennial Report.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant to the NH Economic Development Association, Concord, NH, for a NH Branding Kiosk in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008. 100% General Funds. These branding Kiosks will be used to enhance local economic development efforts. One will be at Daniel Webster College in Nashua.

Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the City of Nashua, NH, for a Research Technology Park analysis project in the amount of $20,000. (2) Further Authorized the payment of $18,000 upon G&C approval. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to exchange a 119 acre parcel of state land known as Gay State Forest in Jaffrey, NH, for a 9.53-acre portion of Society for the Protection of NH Forests lands in Jaffrey, NH. (2) Further Authorized to accept title from the SPNHF for a 9.53 acre tract to be annexed to Monadnock State Park Jaffrey, NH. 0% State Funds.

Authorized to award grants to the municipalities as detailed in letter dated July 2, 2008, for purposes of used oil collection, in the total amount of $5,731.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 13, 2009. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds. Peterborough will be given a grant to fund a used oil collection.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to Pennichuck Water Works, Merrimack, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality childcare awards in the amount of $18,072.22 to a total of eight Licensed Plus Child care providers throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The Nashua Child Learning Center and The Winchester Learning Center will each be given awards.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health & Community Services, Community Health Department, Nashua, NH, to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention services, in an amount not to exceed $145,868. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-9-08, item #128), for roadway resurfacing of 8.32 miles of the F.E. Everett in Merrimack and the F.E. Everett/I293 in Manchester, by increasing the amount by $220,000 from $1,551,750 to $1,771,750. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the Nashua Airport Authority, for SGB-12-01-2008, to replace hazard beacons and purchase snow removal equipment in the amount of $283,725. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, for SBH-08-01-2008, to purchase snow removal equipment and modify existing equipment for the Dillant-Hopkins Airport in the amount of $224,675. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Edward McLear, Merrimack, NH, to the Land and Community Heritage Authority
William P. Veilette, Amherst, NH, to the Land and Community Heritage Authority
Lance dePlante, New Ipswich, NH, to the Emergency Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission
Richard J. Campbell, New Boston, NH, to the State Lottery commission
William H. Barry, III, Nashua, NH, to the Nashua Police Commission
Vahrij Manoukian, Hollis, NH, to the Pharmacy Board

July 16, 2008 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, 10 Goodnow Street, Jaffrey, NH, to replace electrical service connections including meters, pedestals and wiring in the Forest Park Tenants Association Cooperative manufactured housing park in the amount of $130,000. Effective upon G&C approval until December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Federal Construction Corporation, 50 Salem St., Building A, Lynnfield, MA, for upgrades to the latrines at the Army National Guard located in Milford, NH in an amount not to exceed $216,800. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008 unless extended by the Department in accordance with the contract documents. (2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $32,520.00 be approved for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $249,320.00. (3) Further Authorized the amount of $9,600 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bring the total to $258,920.00. 50% General Funds, 50% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract amendment with Westfield Construction Company, Inc., PO Box 129, Swanzey, NH, by increasing the contract amount by $20,702 from $1,128, 283 to $1,148,985 for additional work to the office and maintenance garage renovations and additions, at the District 4 Office Building, Swanzey, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through August 15, 2008. 100% Highway Funds. During the meeting, I questioned the need to spend the additional money and was assured that the additional money would be paid by the architectural firm that drafted the original project specifications.

NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

Authorized the New Hampshire State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with the Town of Brookline, NH, in the amount of $16,759 for the Brookline Trails Improvement Project. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Conservation Number Plate Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Bureau of Trails to enter into Grant-in Aid Trail Maintenance and Equipment Contracts with the Snowmobile Clubs in the amount of $2,038,028.75 as detailed in letter dated July 16, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2009. 100% Trails Bureau Funds. These contracts are for aiding the clubs in the maintenance of snowmobile trails. Groups in Wilton, Winchester and Keene will be receiving grants.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Weston Solutions, Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on January 16, 2008, Item #48) to cover additional cleanup activities at the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, by increasing the contract amount by $753,846, from $589,383 to $1,343,229, and extending the completion date to September 30, 2009 from December 31, 2008. 90% Federal Funds and 10% Capital Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into a retroactive Agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., PO Box 603, Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $86,390, retroactive to April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into agreements with Central NH Regional Planning Commission, 28 Commercial Street, Concord, NH, Southern NH Planning Commission, 438 Dubuque Street, Manchester, NH, Rockingham Planning Commission, 156 Water Street, Exeter, NH, and Nashua Regional Planning Commission, 115 Main Street, Nashua, NH for the purpose of providing continued planning assistance to the 26 communities participating in the Community Technical Assistance Program through the I-93 Expansion project in the amount of $1,101,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 1, 2010. 80% Federal Funds, 20% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to enter into contract with Sealcoating, Inc, Hingham, MA, to seal and repair pavement cracks at Boire Field, Nashua and Dillant-Hopkins Airport, Keene in an amount not to exceed $97,795. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 95% Federal Funds, 5% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract amendment with Lane Construction Corp, Cheshire, CT, by increasing the contract amount by $250,000 from $2,837,003 to $3,087,003 for roadway and bridge rehabilitation on NH Route 12 in Keene and Surry. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal Funds, 20% State Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with CWS Fence & Guardrail Company, Andover, NH, on the basis of low bid of $432,071 for guardrail replacement along the F. E. Everett Turnpike, Nashua and Merrimack and along I-93 northbound from Bow to Concord. Effective from G&C approval through October 3, 2008 unless extended by the Department in accordance with the Standard Specifications. 100% Turnpike Funds. (2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $43,207 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. The contingency requested is 10% of the contract amount and is reasonable for projects of this type.

Authorized to enter into an Agreement with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP, Keene, NH, for on-call engineering and design services for various transportation projects throughout the State in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval, through August 31, 2011. This type of consulting agreement will be funded from the monies allocated to specific transportation-related projects.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Brian W. Morrissey, Nashua, NH to the New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees

June 25, 2008 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to amend an agreement with the Town of Troy, NH (previously approved by G&C on 7-19-06, item #1), for the purpose of replacing the existing municipal surface water supply with a new bedrock well and water storage tank in the amount of $337,500, by extending the end date to June 30, 2009 from June 30, 2008.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $25,261. (2) Further Authorized to advance $6,315 to immediately begin work. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $25,011. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award federally funded Certified Local Government Grants totaling $56,455 to the towns as detailed in letter dated June 10, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Hollis and Jaffrey received grants.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Robert M. Tyszko, Milford, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

Authorized to grant a deed of easement for 14,853 square feet of land located at Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua, NH to the City of Nashua/Pennichuck Water Works Inc., to maintain a water main and construct a future water booster station.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a service contract with Waste Management of NH, Hampton, NH, for solid waste collection and removal services for an amount not to exceed $13,059. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds. Nashua and Jaffrey Districts Courts are included.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a rental agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Concord, NH, providing the Division of Juvenile Justice Services staff with office space located in the Nashua District Court, Nashua, NH, for an amount not to exceed $10,548. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds. The space is not needed by the court and the location of the Juvenile Justice Staff allows them to provide timely services to their clientele.

#50 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the County of Hillsborough, Goffstown, NH, providing newly constructed office and courtroom space for the Goffstown District Court in an amount not to exceed $796,370.37. Effective July 1, 2008 through November 30, 2013. 100% Transfer Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Keith P. Hemingway, Architect, Bristol, NH, for design of the new Merrimack District Courthouse for a total price not to exceed $425,320. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $25,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $450,320. Effective upon G&C approval through July 1, 2010. 100% General Funds. This has been awhile in coming. Certainly the current Merrimack District Court need a new home.

Attorney General

Authorized to reappoint Suzanne M. Gorman as a Senior Assistant Attorney General, at a salary level of $93,313.48. Effective June 30, 2008 through June 30, 2013. Ms. Gorman is a resident of Goffstown. Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Elyse Alkalay, Nashua, NH, to provide legal services necessary for the implementation of the Help America Vote Act in the amount of $49,038. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer from Other Agencies.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source lease agreement with Hillsborough County, Goffstown, NH, for building and grounds to house the NH State Prison for Women in an amount not to exceed $1,051,265.71. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012. 100% General Funds. It has been determined that the current Women's Prison in Goffstown is insufficient in size and facilities. The Commissioner of Corrections has requested funding for a new Women's Prison in his Capital Budget submission.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant to the Hannah Grimes Center Inc., Keene, NH, to facilitate the expansion of high-speed wireless service in the southwestern region in the amount of $10,000.

(2) Further Authorized payment of $9,000 upon G&C approval. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to amend a grant from the National Parks Service Land and Water Conservation Fund (previously amended by G&C on 5-16-07, item #55), for the Monadnock State park Development and Acquisition project, by extending the completion date to October 31, 2008 from June 25, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Trails Bureau to award Recreation Trails Program grants totaling $779,187 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated June 25, 2008. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Goffstown and Rindge have received grants.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into grant agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated June 6, 2008, to fund Household Hazardous Waste Collection Projects totaling $41,173. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.. Goffstown is receiving funding.

Authorized to enter into grant agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated May 23, 2008, totaling $30,383 to fund Household Hazardous Waste collection projects. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds. The Nashua Regional Planning Commission is receiving funding.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Forrest Bell, d/b/a FB Environmental Consulting, Portland, ME, to complete a comprehensive modeling study at coastal beaches in the amount of $101,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management

Authorized to amend a lease with Cameron Real Estate Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #160), by increasing the amount of $413,448 to $2,145,802.80 from $1,732,354.80. Effective July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds. The Department of Health and Human Services has occupied this location since 1978 and has 115 employees there.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care awards in the amount of $38,216.07 to a total of nine Licensed Plus child care providers throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Great Beginnings in Swanzey and the Nashua Adult Learning Center Early Childhood Programs are included.

Disability Determination Unit

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Shelby Bailey, Registered Nurse, Jaffrey, NH, to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer in the amount of $31,200. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

New Hampshire Hospital

Authorized to enter into an agreement with BK Systems Inc., Goffstown, NH, to provide fire detection, nurse call and alarm system test and maintenance services in the amount of $42,400. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 69% General, 30% Federal, 1% Other Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to enter into a contract with Granite State Monarchs, Keene, NH, to provide peer support services in an amount not to exceed $337,062. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. (2) Further Authorized an advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. 64% Federal, 36% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to enter into an agreement with the Southern NH HIV/AIDS Task Force, Nashua, NH, to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention services in an amount not to exceed $192,748. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Section, to exercise a contract renewal with Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #121), to provide tobacco prevention and control initiatives, by increasing the price by $23,625 from $63,000 to $86,625, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to enter into an agreement with County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, to provide Public Health Network services with responsibility to improve the capacity and capability of public health response partners to mount a coordinated response to public health emergencies within a defined region in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (2) Further Authorized advance payment not to exceed 25% of the agreement amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes the burden of a program coordinator and associated program costs. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 74% Federal, 26% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to contract with Bruce Ehielen, Keene, NH, to provide targeted technical assistance services to school districts around the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Connie Upschulte, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously amended by G&C on 4-9-08, item #76), to continue to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $597,637 to provide adult basic education/ESL English Language/Civics Education classes and training for volunteers to work one-on-one with undereducated adults coordinated from the Nashua Adult Learning Center, the Learning Center Annex in Nashua and in students' homes. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 60% Federal 40% General Funds.

Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $69,300 to provide basic math and reading instruction for NH Employment Program clients. The program operated by the Nashua Adult Learning Center will provide services to students from southern Hillsborough County. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% DHHS Transfer Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively reimburse the Town of Hinsdale, in the amount of $1,226.05 for Radiological Emergency Response Planning, using SFY08 funds for services provided in SFY07. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Private Funds.

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into agreements with the communities as detailed in letter dated May 27, 2008 for a total amount of $42,988.50, for the purpose of activities associated with enhancing local all-hazard planning. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The City of Keene will be receiving a $12, 805 grant.

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into agreements with the communities as detailed in letter dated May 27, 2008 for a total amount of $71,727.50, for the purpose of activities associated with enhancing local all-hazard planning. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. associated with enhancing local all-hazard planning. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Goffstown will be receiving a $30,050 grant.

Department of Safety

Authorized to enter into a contract with Tri State Fire Protection LLC, Nashua, NH, for fire extinguisher inspection and service at District One Highway Maintenance facilities in the amount of $7,960. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-21-01, item #323), for the final design of the expansion of the Spaulding Turnpike from Exit 11 to Exit 16 in the City of Rochester, by extending the completion date from August 27, 2008 to July 30, 2010.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Elizabeth V. Brown, Keene, NH to the Board of Licensing of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
James R. Tollner, Nashua, NH to the Health Services planning and Review Board

June 4, 2008 Meeting

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Robert M. Tyszko, Milford, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease extension with the City of Keene, NH providing office and courtroom space in the City Hall Building, Keene, NH, in the amount not to exceed $51,574.71. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D. L. King & Associates Inc., Nashua, NH, for floor abatement & replacement, at Glencliff - Brown Building, Benton, NH, for a total price not to exceed $579,985. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $75,000 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $654,985. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to retroactively enter into a new memorandum of understanding with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, to continue evaluating the effectiveness of the remedial action of the OK Tool Superfund site in Milford, NH in the amount of $20,000. Effective May 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. 90% Federal, 10% Capital Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Comprehensive Environmental Inc., Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #12), to develop a water resource plan, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to award a Water Supply Land Grant to the Town of Jaffrey, NH, in the amount of $10,500 to purchase land in a source water protection area to protect water supply land. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Piscataqua Watershed Association, New Boston, NH, to construct the Horace Lake Ecological Water Control Structure in Weare. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.

Department of Health and Human Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Interfaith Hospitality Network Inc., Hudson, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $24,287. Effective July 1, 2008, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General funds.

Authorized a retroactive contract renewal with Nashua Pastoral Care Center Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #155), to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $20,193. Effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Disability Determination Unit

Authorized a retroactive contract renewal with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #175), to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $20,193. Effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Susan T. Clark, Registered Nurse, Goffstown, NH (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #84), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer, by increasing the price by an amount not to exceed $20,800 from $38,262 to $59,062, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized Special Medical Services Section to amend an agreement with Colleen A. Sullivan, PT II, Dunbarton, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-13-07, item #395), to provide pediatric physical therapy services to Special Medical Services' specialty clinics for children with neuromotor disabilities, by increasing the price from $25,250.32 to $34,476.32, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 68% General, 32% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services and peer support services in an amount not to exceed $101,633. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Council of Nashua, NH, to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $405,089. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 88% General, 12% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $40,350. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 4% General, 96% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Therese Charest, Nashua, NH, to provide representative payee services in an amount not to exceed $4,800. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Child and Family Health Support Services in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective July 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 48% Federal, 52% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition and Health Promotion Section, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #169), to provide WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Farmers' Market Nutrition Program nutrition services, by increasing the price by $38,433.93 from $766,594 to $805,027.93. Effective upon G&C approval. 95% Federal, 5% General Funds.

New Hampshire Lottery Commission

Authorized to enter into a contract with Jay McKenna Cleaning Services LLC, Merrimack, NH, for janitorial services in the amount of $10,800. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Lottery Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to make a retroactive payment for services rendered from 2-9-07 through 6-29-07 to Lee Garrod d/b/a Glen Lake Animal Hospital, Goffstown, NH, for veterinary care for State Police canines in the amount of $2,580.32. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds..

Department of Transportation

Authorized Commissioner's Office to enter into a contract with D.L. King & Associates, Nashua, NH, for the reconstruction of associated tank top equipment at vehicle fueling sites in Lisbon and Bartlett on the basis of a low bid of $149,676. Effective upon G&C approval through September 26, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Commissioner's Office to enter into a contract with D.L. King & Associates, Nashua, NH, for the reconstruction of associated tank top equipment at vehicle fueling sites in Pittsburg, Northumberland and Milton on the basis of a low bid of $219,785. Effective upon G&C approval through September 26, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.25 acre parcel in Keene to Winchester Key Limited Partnership for $60,000 plus a $1,000 dollar Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Skilling & Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Bess Morrison, Canterbury, NH in the amount of $23,997.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 29, 2008.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Skilling & Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of John Lighthall, Chester, NH in the amount of $23,210. Effective upon G&C approval through August 29, 2008.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Skilling & Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Victor Draghi, Derry, NH in the amount of $20,822.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 29, 2008

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company Inc., Dunbarton, NH, for sealing four abandoned drilled wells in East Kingston, Candia, Wolfeboro Falls and Dunbarton in the amount of $5,943. Effective upon G&C approval through May 30, 2008.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Betsy Wilder, Keene, NH to the Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
William A. Marcello, Keene, NH to the Community College System Board of Trustees
David L. Mahoney, Nashua, NH to the Postsecondary Education Commission
Roy W. Tilsley, Jr. Lyndeborough, NH to the Transportation Appeals Board

May 21, 2008 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to accept the transfer of land located at 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH, from the Town of Merrimack at no cost to the State.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Amherst, NH, to complete the Baboosic Lake Phase III Expansion of Community Wastewater System Project in the amount of $144,105. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of Troy, which lowers the Original Loan Agreement by $48,040.32 from $1,550,000 to $1,501,959.68 finalizing the loan amount used to finance the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Loan Repayment Funds.

Authorized to award grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated April 24, 2008, for purposes of used oil collection totaling $18,910. Effective upon G&C approval through May 7, 2009. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds. Hollis, Keene and Swanzey were awarded grants for used oil collection.

Authorized John & Catherine Fisher's request to construct a seasonal dock accessed by a walkway on property on the Nashua River in Nashua.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into an sole source License for Use of Premises with SAU #26 Merrimack School District, Merrimack, NH, to provide parking area and classroom space for the Motorcycle Rider Training Program in an amount not to exceed $22,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Motorcycle Rider Training Program.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to amend a contract with The Louis Berger Group, Incorporated, Manchester, NH, and East Orange, NJ (previously approved by G&C on 2-7-01, item #181), for completion of a Type, Size, and Location Study for replacement of the bridges carrying NH Route 119 over the Connecticut River between Hinsdale, NH and Brattleboro, VT, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009.

Authorized to exercise a contract renewal option with Waste Management of NH Inc., Hampton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #207), for weekly rubbish disposal services at the Merrimack Maintenance Facility, Merrimack, on the Central Turnpike in the amount of $6,725.16. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 100% Turnpike Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
George J. Hagerty and Eliezer Rivera both of Keene, NH to the Postsecondary Education Commission.

May 7, 2008 Meeting

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Eastmount Environmental Services LLC, Newburyport, MA, for emissions measurement testing of a boiler located at Millipore Corporation in Jaffrey in an amount not to exceed $10,400. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2009. 100% Air Permit Fee Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care awards in the amount of $187,348.80 to a total of thirty-six Licensed Plus child care providers throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The following Day Care Centers received awards: Keene Day Care Center - Wood Street, Keene Day Care Center - School Age Program, Knowledge Learning Corporation Kinder Care Learning Center - Merrimack, Southern New Hampshire Services Bronstein Head Start - Nashua, and SNHS Eleventh Street - Nashua.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with Home Health and Hospice Care, Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #100), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $4,525.12 from $547,291.51 to $551,816.63. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 67% Federal, 33% General Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #137), to provide Adult In-Home Care, Transportation, Adult Group Day Care, and Nutrition services, by increasing the amount by $21,298.92 from $3,728,403.73 to $3,749,702.65. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 57% Federal, 43% General Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Dwight R. Valdez, Amherst, NH, Board of Hearing Care Providers
Bernard A. Streeter, Nashua, NH, Pari-Mutuel Commission

April 23, 2008 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a service contract with Microdesk Inc., Nashua, NH, for customized AutoCAD, and on-site training, for a total price not to exceed $7,980. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to appoint Diana E. Fenton as an Assistant Attorney General at a salary level of $61,294.34. Effective upon G&C approval. Diana E. Fenton lives in Amherst.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with the Peterborough Police Department, Peterborough, NH, for security coverage and traffic control at Miller State Park in the amount of $2,592. Effective October 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. 100% Park Funds.

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Arrow Container Services LLC, Nashua, NH, for rubbish removal and disposal at one state park facility in the amount of $5,220. Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. 47% General, 53% Park Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $1,834,431 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. The City of Keene will receive a grant in the amount of $264,286 for a 2006 Infrastructure Project - gravity sewer main, sewer manholes and service connections, drain line, catch basins and manholes, reconstruction of roads, sidewalks and curbing in the areas of Elm, Green, Mechanic, Pleasant, Terrace and Union streets.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #191), to provide for two part-time benefits specialists positions to enhance access to SSA disability programs for people who are homeless, by increasing the price by $27,820 from $51,000 to $78,820. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions:
Wayne M. Gagne, Nashua, NH, Railroad Appeals Board
Michael H. Monks, Nashua, NH, Resources and Economic Development
Advisory Commission

April 9, 2008 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Debora Pignatelli with regard in the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness and the financing of certain capital expenditures in connection with the Saint Anselm College, Goffstown, NH. Proceeds from the bonds will be used to build a new dormitory, renovate the Joan of Arc building and build an addition on to the Carr Recreation Center.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with SMRT Inc., Portland, ME for professional services to develop the Feasibility Study design of Cheshire & Merrimack County Courthouses, and Keene District Court, located in Concord and Keene, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through August 29, 2008. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $26,320 for additional services that may be required during the Feasibility Study design of Cheshire County, Merrimack County and Keen District Courthouses, brining the amount to $337,790. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to Monadnock Tenants Cooperative Inc., Rindge, NH to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination in the amount of $14,990. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The funds will be used to install a fence and gate around the Coop's water supply wells and pumphouse.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Feeley & Driscoll P.C., Nashua, NH, to perform financial audits of environmental projects in the amount of $200,000. Effective as of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2012. Effective upon G&C approval. 90% Oil and Hazardous Waste, 10% General Funds. The purpose of this contract is to provide independent, professional auditing services for the Oil Fund Disbursement Board and DES to audit environmental cleanup projects.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $110,262. Effective retroactive to November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Connie Upschulte, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 12-11-07, item #71), to continue to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators, by increasing the amount of $8,000 to an amount not to exceed $13,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Christine Downing, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 11-28-07, item #152), to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators, by increasing the amount of $50,000 to an amount not to exceed $67,500. She will also coordinate and co-facilitate the state committee to develop a Numeracy plan and provide mathematical expertise for the state of NH. This will require an increase of $17,500 in the contract to cover professional services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into Part "A" of a two-part contract with Clough, Harbour, and Associates, LLP, Keene, NH, to perform bridge scour evaluations and associated tasks in the amount of $771,127.67. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds. 170 State and municipal bridges will be included.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way petition for a hearing on the proposed alterations to be made to widen approximately two miles of NH 101A, a Class IV Highway, between Somerset Parkway and Celina Avenue in the City of Nashua, NH, as part of the NH 101A widening project.

#128 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,551,750 for roadway resurfacing of 8.32 barrel miles of the F. E. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack and the F. E. Everett/I-293 in Manchester. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $155,175 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 22, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $1,832,112.50 for roadway resurfacing of 45.79 miles in maintenance District V and in Hillsborough, Merrimack and Rockingham Counties. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $183,211.25 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 22, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds. NH 13/NH77 in Dunbarton and NH 13 in Mont Vernon/New Boston are included.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Margaret E. Lynotte, Swanzey, NH, Board of Licensed Dietitians
David Woodbury, New Boston, NH, Railroad Appeals Board

March 26, 2008 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in the Governor and Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Centrix Bank & Trust and Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics, Inc. in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Centrix Bank & Trust and Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics, Inc. in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act

Office of Information Technology

Authorized to enter into a contract with New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Nashua, NH, for technical training courses in an amount not to exceed $829,400. Effective April 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009. 99% Other, 1% General Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $176,423. Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. (2 Further Authorized to advance the vendor $29,745. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern New Hampshire Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $365,515. Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. (2 Further Authorized to advance the vendor $61,625. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Loureiro Engineering Associates of Merrimack, NH (previously approved by G&C on 9-19-07, item #17), to perform a Waste Analysis Plan, by extending the end date from December 31, 2007 to April 26, 2008. Delays in the contract start up, site visit and file review scheduling conflicts necessitates the additional time to complete the plan.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award an Arts in Education Partnership Grant in the amount of $12,000 to the Monadnock Writers Group, Peterborough. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated March 26, 2008, in the total amount of $15,742.55 for their 2008 out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. The Monadnock Travel Council, Keene, will receive a grant in the amount of $11,003.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide quality child care awards in the amount of $162,820 to a total of twenty-nine accredited child care programs throughout the State of NH who partner with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide child care services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

The following child care centers in district 5 will receive awards: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Nashua
Knowledge Learning Corp (Kindercare) Merrimack
Knowledge Learning Corp (Kindercare) Nashua
Rivier College Early Childhood Center Nashua
Southwest Community Services Keene
The World Schools (SWLC Inc.) Nashua

Division for Juvenile Justice Services

Authorized Bureau of Field Services to reclassify position #16975 Child Protective Service Worker IV, salary grade 24 to Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer Series I-IV, salary grades 18-24 for the Nashua District Office; and position #40105 Child Protective Service Worker II, salary grade 20 to Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer Series I-IV, salary grades 18-24 for the Laconia District Office. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.

Division of Child Support Services

Authorized to amend a contract with Monadnock Family Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item #75), to continue providing mediation services to parents in Cheshire County and to assist them in resolving their differences regarding custody, access and visitation issues in a non-adversarial, confidential setting, by increasing the amount by $21,750 from $21,750 to $43,500, and by extending the end date from March 31, 2008 to September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to grant the list of public health emergency preparedness funds to the associated All Health Hazards Regions fiscal agents in the amount of $225,882. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The Greater Nashua Region and the Greater Peterborough Region will receive funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to grant the list of pandemic influenza preparedness funds to the 19 associated All Health Hazards Regions Planning Groups in the amount of $190,000. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The City of Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Services, the Monadnock Community Hospital, and the Cheshire Medical Center will receive funding.

NH Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $8,000 grant to Rivier College, Nashua, for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time or part-time students who are NH residents enrolled in approved programs in a workforce shortage area in the State of NH, and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need. 100% General Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to sell to the Town of Jaffrey, a parcel of land 0.975 acre in size in Jaffrey for $65,300 and a one-time administrative fee of $1,100. This is a request from the Town of Jaffrey.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to grant an easement to Public Service of NH for overhead electrical distribution and transmission lines and current laterals on the State-owned Ashuelot Branch railroad corridor in the Town of Swanzey and City of Keene, for a one-time fee of $5,000. In doing title research, it was discovered that the person who gave the original easement did not have any interest in the land because it was part of the railroad corridor.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a low bid contract with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, on the basis of a low bid of $2,214,080 for roadway resurfacing of 36.12 miles in maintenance District IV in Cheshire and Hillsborough Counties. (2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $154,985.60 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 28, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds. Some 36 miles of roadway segments will be resurfaced in the following towns: Winchester (NH10), Troy and Jaffrey (NH124), Mason and Greenville (NH31) and Sharon and Peterborough (Jarmany Hill Road).

Authorized to enter into a contract with Stephens-Marquis Assoc. Inc., Merrimack, on the basis of a low bid of $742,560 for the reconstruction of vehicle fueling sites in Derry and Manchester. (2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $74,256 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 26, 2008. 100% Capital Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Stephens-Marquis Assoc. Inc., Merrimack, NH on the basis of a low bid of $776,800 for the reconstruction of vehicle fueling sites in Milford and Swanzey. (2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $77,680 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 3, 2008. 100% Capital Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with New England Signal Systems Inc., Northwood, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $169,769.25 for traffic signal removal and replacement on NH Route 101A at the intersection with NH Route 101 and North River Road in the town of Milford. (2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $25,465.39 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 28, 2008. 100% Betterment Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions Sylvia Horsley, MD of Nashua, NH to the Midwifery Council
Gayle Troy, Dunbarton, NH to the Penalty Appeals Board

March 5, 2008 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in the Governor and Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a hold over amendment with the Town of Merrimack, for office and courtroom space for an amount not to exceed $16,077.72. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008. 100% Transfer Funds.

Employment Security

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with SymbioSys Solutions Inc., Nashua, NH, for maintenance and support services of the Enhanced Remote Initial Claim Application web-based application portion of the NH Unemployment Insurance System in the amount not to exceed $276,600.

Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. This Nashua-based Company developed the system and is the only one qualified to oversee the conversion to a new system which should take effect in February 2009.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Brookline, NH, for the purpose of milfoil control activities in Melendy Pond and Lake Potanipo in the amount of $12,182.50. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Fee Income Funds.

Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Winchester, NH, for the purpose of milfoil control activities in Forest Lake in the amount of $3,695. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Fee Income Funds.

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, to finance the construction of wastewater treatment plant upgrades, by increasing the amount by $7,371,000 from $7,307,154.34 to $14,678,154.34. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Clean water repayment revolving funds.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Orvis Rollins d/b/a - Keene Maintenance Service, Keene, NH, for cleaning services for the probation/parole district office in Keene NH in the amount of $2,520. (2) Further Authorized to make a onetime retroactive payment in the amount of $2,520 for cleaning services provided to the NH DOC. Effective May 5, 2006 through May 25, 2007. 100% General Funds. The cleaning service continued to clean and did not send invoices even though the Department asked the company to stop cleaning. Apparently, the cleaners did not speak English and did not understand any communication from the Department of Corrections.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Dr. Ajay Koshy, Goffstown, NH, to receive reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of primary health care providers serving in the State's health professional shortage areas and in medically underserved areas.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into agreements with Andover, Concord, Farmington, Gorham, Hopkinton, Lebanon, Nashua, New Ipswich, and Portsmouth, and with the Safety and Health Council of Northern New England on behalf of NH BikeSmart, to provide services under Safe Routes to School. Effective upon G&C approval through State FY 2010. 100% Federal Funds. The Ledge Street School area in Nashua will receive funds for intersection improvements and traffic calming. In New Ipswich, Appleton Elementary and Boynton Middle Schools will receive funding for sidewalks from school to the town center.

The Following were presented as late items:

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract amendment with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH by increasing the contract amount by $380, 000 from $2,667,035 for the Fuel Assistance Program. 100% Federal Funds. The state received notification of emergency contingency federal funding for LIHEAP FY 2008 recently. The amendment represents Southwestern New Hampshire's share of the balance of 2008 funds available from program costs for New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program. It will provide funds to support eligible New Hampshire residents, especially the working poor, elderly and disabled citizens who are in need of assistance to help pay for heating costs this winter season.

Authorized to enter into a Sole Source contract amendment with Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc, Manchester, NH by increasing the contract amount by $1,233,685 from $5,057,515 to $6,281,173 for the Fuel Assistance Program. 100% Federal Funds. See above explanation. The area served is the Greater Manchester and Nashua areas.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

J. William Degnan, Amherst, NH, State Fire Marshall and Director of the Division of Fire Safety: Department of Safety.
Carol Ann McGurk, Nashua, NH, Speech Language Pathology Board.
Thomas J. Daly, Nashua, NH, Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Committee.
Robert E. Martel, Dunbarton, NH, Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation.
Lee Nyquist, New Boston, NH, Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation.

February 13, 2008 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Executive Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

Employment Security

Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Edmonds Landscaping Company Inc., Merrimack, NH, for snow plowing and removal services at NHES's Local office, Nashua, NH, in an amount not to exceed $12,880. Effective February 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Creative Labor Systems Inc., Keene, NH, for janitorial services at NHES's Keene Local office in an amount not to exceed $21,750. Effective February 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Environmental Service

Authorized to enter into a contract with Aquatic Control Technology Inc., Sutton, MA for the purpose of milfoil control activities in Glen Lake, Goffstown, NH, in the amount of $6,020. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care awards in the amount of $40,735.50 to six Licensed Plus child care providers throughout the State of NH, as detailed in letter dated January 23, 2008, Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The Monadnock Community Early Learning Center in Peterborough is receiving an award of $9,387.18

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP, Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 8-21-01m item #323), for the final design of the expansion of the Spaulding Turnpike from Exit 11 to Exit 16 in the City of Rochester, by increasing the amount by $670,392.58 from $6,664,656.95 to $7,335,049.53. Effective upon G&C approval through August 27, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds.

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 contract amount by $50,000 from $6,816,989.80 to $6,866,989.80. Effective upon G&C approval. 80% Federal, 20% State Highway Funds.

The following person from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Donald R. Caron, Goffstown, NH Board of Managers of New Hampshire Veteran's Home

January 30, 2008 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2008, in the Governor and Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-19-07, item #5), for the Fuel Assistance Program by increasing the amount by $623,335 from $4,434,180 to $5,057,515. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-19-07, item #6), for the Fuel Assistance Program by increasing the amount by $571,554 from $1,715,481 to $2,287,035. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Community College System of New Hampshire

Authorized, as detailed in letter dated January 15, 2008, the college name changes within the Community College System of NH as approved by the Board of Trustees. The Community College System is changing the names of the schools throughout New Hampshire to reflect a more comprehensive program.

Department of Transportation

Authorized the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.6 acre parcel of State owned land located in Merrimack to The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts for $30,000 plus a $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&C approval. Private/Local Funds.

Tuition Requests - Public Utilities Commission

Request permission to pay Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH, the sum of $1,530.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Robyn J. Descoteau, PUC Examiner, in the course entitled "Forecast and Demand Analysis".

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Kerri A. Lafond, Keene, NH to the Athletic Trainers Governing Board
Susan Whittemore, Keene, NH to the Pesticides Control Board

January 16, 2007 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2008, in the Governor and Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora Pignatelli with regard to the refinancing of certain existing indebtedness, the renovation and expansion of the College's library, the renovation of two of the College's dormitories and the funding of a debt service reserve fund in connection with Rivier College, Nashua, NH.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the Nashua Police Athletic League, to support the continued operation of the Youth Safe Havens program in Nashua in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The Youth Safe Havens Program is part of a national initiative to create youth "safe zones" within low-income housing areas. A local police officer works out of the facility. The hope is that youth can come to the facility to get services such as tutoring and mentoring that will help them to better succeed in life.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for the site drainage, ADA ramp and stairway report of Catamount Pond Pavilion at Bear Brook State Park in the amount of $226,350. Effective upon G&C approval through June 27, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a loan agreement with Railroad Land Development LLC, Keene, NH, to provide a loan in the amount of $300,000 for remediation of environmental contamination. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds. Portions of the property have been used, in the past, for loading and unloading petroleum products for the abutting Tide Water Oil Company. This property, which is adjacent to downtown Keene, has been underutilized for the past few decades - mostly for parking and a paved bicycle path. Authorized to retroactively enter into a contract with Weston Solutions Inc., Manchester, NH, to perform the operation and maintenance of the groundwater treatment facility at the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, NH, in the amount of $589,383. Effective December 17, 2007 through December 31, 2008. 90% Federal, 10% State Funds. This site was added to the National Priorities List in September 1984 after the discovery of volatile organic contaminants in the Town of Milford water supply well.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth and Families

Authorized to award annual grants in State Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 in the amount of $240,000 to twelve NH Family Resource Centers for infrastructure sustainability in the amounts of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. Child and Family Services in Nashua and Monadnock Family Services in Keene will each receive a $10,000 grant.

Authorized to accept a one-time monetary donation from Gordon and Barbara Russell, New Boston, NH in the amount of $500 to support adoption services provided by DCYF. Effective upon G&C approval. Gordon and Barbara Russell are the parents of Daniel and Ruth Russell who have twice adopted children through DCYF.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section, to retroactively exercise a sole source contract renewal option with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-13-02, item #120, amended on 11-19-03, item #84, amended 9-21-05, item #130, amended on 10-21-05, item #51), to provide a broad range of public health emergency preparedness and response activities, by increasing the amount by $848,250 from $1,876,666 to $2,724,916, and by extending the completion date to August 30, 2009, retroactive to August 31, 2007. 85.5% Federal, 14.5% General Funds. These funds will continue to improve disease surveillance and reporting, conduct disease investigations and mitigate hazards and vulnerabilities. This agreement also included funds for a disaster behavioral health liaison to recruit and train regional teams on central and southern New Hampshire.

Bureau of Medical Services

Authorized Disability Determination Section to amend an agreement with Susan T. Clark, Registered Nurse, Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-8-07, item #89), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer by increasing the price by $1,782 from $36,480 to $38,262. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds. This person will provide a wide range of medical and related expertise for assessing, determining and reviewing applicant eligibility for program benefits under Medicaid.

Authorized Disability Determination Section to amend an agreement with Marie P. Cote, Registered Nurse, Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #333, amended on 6-13-07, item #399, amended on 10-31-07, item #95), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer by increasing the price by $2,090.88 from $85,328.20 to $87,419.08. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds. See item above.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with Home Health and Hospice Care, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #313), to provide Homemaker, Adult In Home Care, and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care services, by increasing the amount by $27,924.99 from $519,366.52 to $547,291.51. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 55% General, 45% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with City of Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #352), to provide transportation services, by increasing the amount by $42,278.72 from $180,692.88 to $222,971.60. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 33% General, 67% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with St. Joseph Community Services Inc., Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #320), to provide nutrition and transportation services, by increasing the amount by $193,055.03 from $3,181,816.30 to $3,374,871.33. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 39% General, 61% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Keene Housing Authority, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #307), to provide Congregate Housing services, by increasing the amount by $12,185.22 from $190,746 to $202,931.22. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #354), to provide Adult Group Day Care, by increasing the amount by $99,494.87 from $301,924 to $401,418.87. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 48% General, 52% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #360), to provide Homemaker, Nutrition, Adult In Home Care, Transportation, Adult Group Day Care and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care services, by increasing the amount by $252,119.85 from $3,476,283.88 to $3,728,403.73. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 48% General, 52% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #371, amended on 9-3-03, item #116, amended on 6-22-05, item #189, amended on 12-7-05, item #86, amended on 12-12-06, item #131, amended on 6-13-07, item #345), acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of Sullivan County, to provide a cost of living increase for information and referral and assessment and counseling services, and to support Family Caregiver services, by increasing the amount by $18,060.08 from $853,521.40 to $871,581.48. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 68% Federal, 32% General Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #379, amended on 9-3-03, item #110, amended on 6-22-05, item #196, amended on 12-7-05, item #84 amended on 12-12-06, item #135, amended on 6-13-07, item #341), acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of the Monadnock Region, to provide a cost of living increase for information and referral and assessment and counseling services, and to provide a additional information and referral staff, by increasing the amount by $39,274.37 from $886,021.40 to $925,295.77. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 31% Federal, 69% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #327), to provide Retired Senior Volunteer Program services, by increasing the amount by $2,074.87 from $32,479.72 to $34,554.59. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorize to award a $5,000 grant to Daniel Webster College, Nashua, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Authorize to award a $13,000 grant to Saint Anselm College, Goffstown, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to grant funds to Rivier College, Nashua, NH, to develop a Cadre of Teacher Leaders of Elementary and Middle School Science in an amount not to exceed $102,706. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this grant for up to two additional fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a retroactive, sole source contract with TreMac Development, LLC, Keene, to provide parking area space for the Motorcycle Rider Training Program for an amount not to exceed $7,000. Effective November 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008. 100% Agency Income Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to transfer a parcel of State owned land located in Milford to The Eber and Trudy Currier Family Trust in exchange for the transfer of a parcel of land owned by The Eber and Trudy Currier Family Trust to the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into agreements with the municipalities of Peterborough, Portsmouth, Salem and Swanzey delineating duties and responsibilities of both the State and the municipalities in providing funding and services necessary for completing a total of 4 projects involving Class I, II, IV and V (Municipally-maintained) Highways through the municipal-managed process. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 80% Federal, 20% Local Match Funds. In Peterborough, Approximately 1000 feet of US 202 will be reconstructed at the intersection of Main Street (500 feet on either side of the intersection). Another project is the State Aid Bridge project to Rehabilitate the Main Street over the Contoocook River Bridge. This has been a much-needed project for Peterborough and the subject of many meetings with elected officials from Peterborough and the state, and the Department of Transportation. The Swanzey Project is the Stabilization of the Thompson Covered Bridge Pier.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Breakwater Condominium Association, Merrimack, NH, for a parcel of land with a private pedestrian crossing in the amount of $1,925. Effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

J. Ryan Bielagus, Amherst, NH to the Air Resources Council
Eileen M. Fiori, Nashua, NH to the Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professionals
Helen G. Honorow, Nashua, NH to the State Board of Education
Paul R. Bergeron, Nashua, NH to the State Historical Records Advisory Board
James H. Bradley, Goffstown, NH to the Physical Therapy Governing Board
Diane B. Terragni, Dunbarton, NH to the Ports and Harbors Advisory Council
Stephen R. Crean, Goffstown, NH to the Waste Management Council

December 11, 2007 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2008, in the Governor and Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Monadnock Community Bank and E.F. Lane Hotel, LLC in Keene, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the contract ("Capital Access Program: Lender Participation Agreement") with The Nashua Bank. Action will Authorized Resolutions under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the contract will serve a public use, provide public benefit, the proposed participating bank is qualified to participate, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure CAP loans will be made under the requirements of the Act, the contract complies with RSA 162-A:12, and reasonable precautions have been made to minimize loss, all within the policy and authority of the Act. It will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act. The contract will serve a public use, provide public benefit, the proposed participating bank is qualified to participate, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure CAP loans will be made under the requirements of the Act, the contract complies with RSA 162-A:12, and reasonable precautions have been made to minimize loss, all within the policy and authority of the Act.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene, NH, for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of a condominium unit at Railroad Square in order for Southwestern Community Services to develop affordable senior housing in Keene in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award a Mini-Grant in the amount of $1,000 to the City of Nashua. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds. This award will be used to promote ArtWalk Nashua, a collaboration of artists, galleries, studios and arts organizations designed to connect Nashua area artists with a larger audience. The program is centered around Saturday afternoon events, where studios and galleries open their doors to the public without charge.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies, as detailed in letter dated November 27, 2007, totaling $712,974 from the previously accepted 2007 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 27, 2007, totaling $174,000 from the 2006 Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The Nashua Police Department received a $63,125 Grant.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to enter into a contract with Community Improvement Associates, Keene, NH, to operate Academy Case Management Programs for the Sullivan County area in the amount of $169,880. Effective January 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Community Improvement Associates, Keene, NH, to operate Academy Case Management Programs for the Cheshire County area in the amount of $188,280. Effective January 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, to operate an Academy Case Management Program "Academy" for the Southern Hillsborough County area in the amount of $160,800. Effective January 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2009. 100% General Funds.

The above three contracts are to fund Academies which provide identification, assessment, referral to treatment, case management and monitoring of drug dependent offenders. The Academy Programs throughout the state assist to divert both technical parole violators and new prison-bound offenders so as not to increase the state prison population while not adversely affecting public safety or truth in sentencing.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a Businesses United for Water Security Installation grant to the City of Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-21-07, item #43, amended on 6-27-07, item #117), to complete a project to better protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to September 30, 2008 from December 31, 2007. Authorized to award six Regional Water System Grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated November 14, 2007, totaling $1,050,694, to compensate interconnection projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. Pennichuck Waterworks will receive a grant for $264,169.00. It will be a 25% state contribution of eligible costs incurred for the planning and design and construction of interconnections between different systems or for the investigation of man-made contamination.

Department of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Connie Upschulte, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts and designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount not to exceed $8,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a sole source contract with Mareld Company Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 12-12-06, item #153B), to house the Motor Vehicles sub-station in Merrimack, by extending the end date from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008. 100% Highway Funds.

You may have read about this contract in the local papers. The DMV substation is in Merrimack now, in a place where it is not welcome. I would like to investigate the possibility of moving it to our Welcome Center at Exit 6 in Nashua. Most of the people who go for driver's license renewals come from Nashua and it makes sense to me to put the substation where it is convenient to more people.

Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a contract with Controtech Temperature Controls/Energy Management Systems of Keene, NH, to provide annual inspection and maintenance service on the boilers, and HVAC equipment in specific buildings at the Fire Academy in an amount not to exceed $66,566. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Fire and EMS Funds.

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with J.P. Pest Services Inc., Milford, NH, to provide pest control services at Troop A in Epping, Troop B in Milford and Concord in the amount of $3,630. Effective January 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2012. 81% Highway, 19% Turnpike Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to amend a contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., South Burlington, VT, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-00, item #158), to complete the design services of the rehabilitation project on the F.E. Everett Turnpike NB & SB bridge over the Souhegan River in Merrimack, NH, by increasing the amount by $131,673.78 from $390,831.99 to $522,505.77 for additional design services, and by extending the completion date from December 28, 2007 to December 31, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Robert L Mallat, Jr., Keene, NH, Community College System Board of Trustees
Galye E. Troy, Dunbarton, NH, NH Commission for Human Rights

November 28, 2007 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2007, in the Governor and Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to grant a utilities easement in perpetuity to Verizon, for utilities required for the new "Gilson Pond Campground" at Monadnock State Park in Jaffrey, NH. This is an easement for the utility poles and phone and power lines needed to service the campground. If the easement were not granted, the Department of Resources and Economic Development would have had to install and maintain the poles, lines and utility corridors from the campground to the road.

Authorized Trails Bureau to enter into Grant-in-Aid Trail Maintenance contracts (winter trail grooming) with the OHRV clubs in the total amount of $1,573,098.55. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 28, 2007, in the total amount of $21,851 for their 2007/2008 out-of-state marking project under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce will receive a grant for $13,236 for the 2008 Area Brochure.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $40,000 with the US Fish & Wildlife Service for the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. Fiscal Committee approved. The Merrimack Village Dam is the first dam located on the Souhegan River in Merrimack. The Souhegan River is a tributary to the Merrimack River and is one of 14 Designated Rivers under the NH Rivers Management and Protection Program. The impoundment created by the dam extends upstream approximately 1,650 feet to just below the Everett Turnpike Bridge. As with virtually any dam removal, the Merrimack Village Dam removal project represents an opportunity to restore a stretch of river to its former free-flowing condition, provide fish passage, eliminate a public safety hazard, increase river-based recreational opportunities and provide potential education and outreach possibilities.

Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of Jaffrey in the amount of $850,000 to finance the River Street Water main Replacement project. Effective upon G&C approval. This agreement finalizes the principal loan amount disbursed and establishes the loan repayment schedule.

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Business Operations

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Stebbins Spectacular Painting LLC, Keene, NH, for interior surface repair; priming and painting at the Thayer Building, Concord, NH, in the amount of $76,106.75. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to amend a contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #176), to provide services to homeless individuals by increasing the price by $65,538 from $662,000 to $727,538. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Nashua Pastoral Care Center Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #152), to provide services to homeless individuals by increasing the price by $15,840 from $160,000 to $175,840. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Bureau of Behavior Health

Authorized to amend a contract with the Community Council of Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #366), to improve the quality, timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data submitted, by increasing the price by $3,871 from $386,426 to $390,297. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #365), to improve the quality, timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data submitted, by increasing the price by $22,197 from $51,687 to $73,884. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southern NH Services on behalf of the NH Community Action Association, Manchester, NH, to provide quality Early Learning Opportunity Initiative Services for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Effective January 1, 2008 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. These are scholarships to eligible families to help pay for child care. A competitive bid process was followed to award this contract.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $29,000 grant to Keene State College for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Christine Downing, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this grant for up to two additional fiscal years, subject to contractor's acceptable performance of the terms therein. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds. State Law passed in 2002 requires that The Department of Education provide assistance to districts identified as having not met the statewide performance targets.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-1-04, item #104), for highway design consultant engineering services for various highway projects statewide, by extending the completion date from December 1, 2007 through June 1, 2008.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to exercise a contract renewal option with Hometown Forecast Services Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-29-06, item #117), for providing statewide weather forecasting services in the amount of $17,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

David S. Phillips, Amherst, NH, Marital Mediator Certification Board
Anne Krantz, Amherst, NH, Pesticides Control Board
David R. Kosofsky, Nashua, NH, Board of Registration of Podiatrists

October 31, 2007 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2007, in the Governor and Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of commercial facilities by the Business Finance Authority for Huggins Hospital located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire; for Littleton Regional Hospital located in Littleton, New Hampshire; and Monadnock Community Hospital located in Peterborough, 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. The financing is, in large part, for refinancing of bonds, but there is also money for electrical infrastructure, a new pharmacy and money for the connector road, site work and other infrastructure.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program in the amount of $50,042. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds. These funds are used to supplement Head Start salaries and were based on the number of children served. The programs are child-centered and have the goal of increasing school readiness of young children in low-income homes.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Christopher A. Hegarty, Brookline, NH, be confirmed for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract amendment with J. Parker and Daughters Construction Inc., Pittsfield, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-25-06, item #19A), for additional work to the Gilson Pond Campground located at Monadnock State Park, Jaffrey, NH, by increasing the amount by $42,580 from $1,160,000 to $1,202,580, and by extending the end date to January 1, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The funding was originally cut due to funding concerns, but some of it was replaced - the entrance to the campground will be modified, a gravel road will be built and also the construction of parking areas between campsites.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award Arts in Education, ArtLinks Grants totaling $24,755 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 2, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Monadnock Family Services in Keene ($10,000) and The Moving Dance Center in Keene ($5,000) will receive Grants.

Authorized State Library to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of $8,866 to the City of Nashua, for the Restoration of Election Records. 100% Other Funds. The money would restore and organize a portion of the City Clerk's records. They would be foldered and boxed and catalogued.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $343,674 in federal funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund from FY 06 and FY 07 apportionment. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. (2) Further Authorized to accept and expend a donation of $252,729 from the Monadnock Conservancy. (3)Further Authorized to acquire 352 acres of land in the towns of Peterborough, Temple, and Sharon by warranty deed from Temple Highlands LLC, Temple, NH, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,100 including closing costs. 34% Federal, 25% Private/Local, 41% General Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. The Temple Mountain Land is one of the most visible and beloved landmarks in southern New Hampshire. The 352-acre property is located on Route 101 at the gateway to the Monadnock Region, 30 minutes from Nashua. It is the site of one of America's first downhill ski areas, which closed in 2001. The property includes a prominent ridgeline, a popular section of the 21 mile Wapack Trail, a cross-country ski trail network and diverse wildlife habitat. The property abuts Miller State Park on Pack Monadnock (New Hampshire's oldest state park.)

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Nobis Engineering Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #123), to conduct groundwater sampling and monitoring well assessments and improvements by increasing the amount by $150,000 from $725,000 to $825,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds. One of the sites being monitored is the Gilson Road Superfund site in Nashua.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Comprehensive Environmental Inc., Merrimack, NH, for the development of a NH stormwater best management practices manual in the amount of $57,100. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Child Support Services

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with SymbioSys Solutions Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-25-06, item #71), for a New England Child Support Enforcement System "Replacement Feasibility Study Analysis", by increasing the amount from $408,500 to $410,001.13 an increase of $1,510.13, and by modifying the Contract Deliverables to add Virtual Private Network sessions with the Arkansas Child Support Information System. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

Bureau of Medical Services

Authorized Disability Determination Section, to amend an agreement with Marie Cote, Registered Nurse, Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #333, amended on 6-13-07, item #399), to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer and to increase the price by $3,224.20 from $82,104 to $85,328. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Sexually Transmitted Disease and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to support community-based agencies in delivering brief, curriculum-driven, HIV prevention education programs to members of minority groups in an amount not to exceed $70,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. (2)Further Authorized STD/HIV Section to pay up to 50% of the total payment in advance of the delivery of each prevention implementation. 100% Federal Funds. The cities of Nashua and Manchester are being served. The Nashua Area Health Center and the Nashua Health Department are two organizations identified as appropriate.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Marisa A. Rowlson, Amherst, NH, to receive reimbursement for payment of education loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. Ms. Rowlson must enter into a two-year agreement of service to be eligible for the loan reimbursement and the two-year contract may be renewed for one year with one-half of the original contract amount.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism, Inc, Nashua, NH, by increasing the Price Limitation by $1,455,000 from $1,005,732 to $2,460,732 to provide substance abuse treatment services. Effective September 15, 2007 or upon G&C approval. This agreement was originally approved by G&C on June 13, 2007, Item #210. 100% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Career Tech and Adult Learning to enter into a contract with Dean Giftos, DDS, sole proprietor, Nashua, NH, to provide dental consultation in an amount not to exceed $40,656. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Divisions of State Police and Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with Plow MD Inc., Walpole, NH, for snow removal at the Troop C building in Keene, in the amount of $13,950. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 90% Highway, 10% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a sole source contract with NationAir Aviation Insurance, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $28,426.00 for liability and inland marine insurance coverage on the State Police Bell 407 helicopter, and the Cessna 182, as well as the FLIR and Nightsun II equipment. Effective upon G&C approval or November 1, 2007, through October 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The Request for Proposals was sent to 27 insurance agents and was posted on the New Hampshire state website. Only one company bid and was awarded this contract.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Jeanne Ann Whittington, Dunbarton, NH to the Board of Acupuncture Licensing
Izabella Kantsepolsky, Nashua, NH to the Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Linda Gathright, Nashua, NH to the State Commission on the Status of Women

October 17, 2007 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at The John O'Leary Adult Community Center, 4 Church St., Merrimack, NH

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Monadnock Economic Development Corporation for the benefit of Railroad Land Development, LLC in Keene, NH. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the Southwestern Community Service Inc., Keene, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization Services, in the amount of $63,207. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $11,377. Effective October 17, 2007 through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Christopher A. Hegarty, Brookline, NH, be nominated for appointment 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, morally, and professionally qualified.

Authorized to enter into a contract agreement with Jay McKenna Cleaning Services Inc., Merrimack, NH, for the purpose of providing custodial services at the new Joint Force Headquarters Building at the State Military Reservation in Concord, in the amount of $55,600 through September 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease agreement with the Town of Jaffrey/Office of the Regional Prosecutor ("Town") for state owned property located in the Jaffrey-Peterborough District Court, Jaffrey, NH. Effective November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2011.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award Organizational Support Project Planning Grants totaling $15,050 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 2, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Division of Arts to award American Masterpieces: NH Inspirations Grants totaling $10,450 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 1, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Arts to award Organizational Support Cultural Facility Grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 1, 2007, in the amount of $22,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award a Public Water System Emergency Interconnection grant to the Town of Wilton, NH in the amount of $15,000 to complete a project to better protect public water supplies against future potential terrorist attacks by conducting mutual aid studies. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into grant agreements with the city of Keene in the amount of $18,115, and the Nashua Regional Planning Commission in the amount of $53,363, for a total of $71,478 to fund Household Hazardous Waste Collection projects. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, NH, to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for individuals participating in the school-based dental program in an amount not to exceed $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 81% Federal, 19% General Funds.

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, 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 $397,122. (2)Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $61,125 to the grantee to operate during the period between monthly reimbursements from the State. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care awards in the amount of $39,660.88 to thirteen Licensed Plus child care providers throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Safety Services, Marine Patrol Bureau, to retroactively pay Tri State Fire Protection LLC, Nashua, NH, for 14 replacement 10lb fire extinguishers purchased in SFY07 in the amount of $1,050. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Navigation Safety Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Laura Sheppard, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Amherst, NH
Thomas Quarles, Jr., Public Water Access Advisory Board, Brookline, NH
Deborah Robinson, Recreational Therapy Governing Board, Merrimack, NH
Paula Gregory, Volunteer NH Board of Directors, Milford, NH

October 3, 2007 Meeting

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Berlin Middle School, Berlin, NH.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants totaling $8,940 to the artists as detailed in letter dated September 13, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds. Judith Sullivan from Keene will receive a $3,000 grant.

Authorized Division of Arts to award Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants totaling $5,996 to the artists as detailed in letter dated September 13, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 33% General, 67% Other Funds. Russ Bigelow from Winchester will receive a $3,000 grant.

Authorized Division of Arts to award Operating Grants totaling $75,600 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated September 13, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. The Colonial Theatre Group, Inc. in Keene will receive $26,000 in grants, The Moving Company Dance Center in Keene will receive $19,600 in grants and the Sharon Arts Center in Sharon will receive $28,800 in grants for the 2008 and 2009.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a memorandum of agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #132), to continue evaluating the effectiveness of the remedial action at the OK Tool site, by increasing the amount by $25,000 from $109,900 to $134,900. The OK Took site is in Milford.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $14,817 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Rape Prevention and Education Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The Coalition is comprised of 13 member agencies statewide that provide services. The Women's Crisis Services in the Monadnock Region in Jaffrey and Keene and Bridges Domestic and Sexual Violence Support Services in Milford and Nashua are in District 5.

Bureau of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $78,720. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $6,500 grant to Rivier College, Nashua, for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 1005 General Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to amend a contract with the Southwest Regional Planning Commission, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-15-06, item #155), by retroactively extending the completion date from September 30, 2007 to September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to increase the rate of toll at Hooksett, Bedford, Dover and Rochester Mainlines by 25 cents for single rear tire vehicles (classes 1-4) and by 50 cents for duel rear tire vehicles (classes 5-12). (2) Further Authorized the Commissioner to increase the rate of toll at Hampton State Toll by 50 cents for single rear tire vehicles (classes 1-4) and by $1.00 for dual rear tire vehicles (classes 5-12), in accordance with RSA 237:9 and RSA 237:40. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on October 22, 2007.

Amendment: Authorized to increase the rate of toll at Hooksett, Bedford, Dover and Rochester Mainline tolls and the Hampton Side tolls by 25 cents for single rear tire vehicles (classes1-4) and by 50 cents for the duel rear tire vehicles (classes 5-12).

Increase the I-95 toll 50 cents for single rear tire vehicles (classes 1-4) and $1.00 for duel rear tire vehicles (classes 5-12).

You may have read about this proposal in my last Council update or in the news. I remain convinced that Merrimack deserves some relief and is paying a disproportionate share of the tolls in New Hampshire. I have convinced one other Councilor. And the Governor is quoted as saying, "I think we should provide relief to Merrimack and I have empathy for the people there." I offered an amendment to the proposal to provide Merrimack with some toll equity. It was tabled and will be taken up at the Council meeting later this month (October 31st) in Merrimack. So, for that reason, and because I was concerned with the rapidity of the vote after only a two week period, my vote was a no vote. Most people agree the work on the bridges and Turnpike need to be done. The "how," the "when," the "how much" and Merrimack were and are my concerns.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

James T. McKim, Goffstown, NH to the Economic Development Matching Grants Program
E. Vincent Hall, Nashua, NH to the Public Employee Labor Relations Board
Christopher L. Covel, Lyndeborough, NH to the New Hampshire Water Well Board.

Governor Lynch also nominated the following individuals to serve as Associate Justices on the Superior Court. Public Hearings will take place on October 29th in the Executive Council Chambers, beginning at 9 a.m.
Kenneth C. Brown, Manchester, NH; Diane M. Nicolosi, Concord, NH and Brian T. Tucker, Hopkinton, NH.

September 19, 2007 Meeting

The October 3, 2007 meeting will be held at the Youth Services Center, 1056 North River Road, Manchester, NH.

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of an industrial facility by the Business Finance Authority for Colt Refining, Inc. located in Merrimack, 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. Colt Refining processes industrial scrap metals and removes gold, silver and other metals. They will be purchasing an incinerator to improve production and provide environmental and energy efficiencies.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of a portion of the building in Keene for Southwestern Community Services. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Southwestern Community Services will relocate its Head Start Center and fit up the remainder for administrative and program office space for Southwestern Community Services.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $1,715,481. (2)Further Authorized to advance Southwestern Community Services, Inc., $324,670 to operate between monthly reimbursements from the State. Effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The Fuel Assistance Program is a statewide program that makes home energy more affordable for income-qualified families, disabled and elderly residents of New Hampshire. Funds are targeted to low income households with high-energy burdens.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized to enter into a contract with Loureiro Engineering Associates of Merrimack, NH, for the development of a waste analysis plan for hazardous, universal and solid wastes generated at facilities by the NH National Guard in the amount of $11,700. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Debora Pignatelli with regard to financing certain capital expenditures and refinancing certain existing indebtedness in participation with St. Joseph Hospital of Nashua, NH, The Surgi-Center at St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH, and Covenant Health Systems, Lexington, MA.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award an Operating Grant in the amount of $11,900 to Colonial Theatre Group inc., Keene, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award two year Operating Grants totaling $78,200 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 15, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. The Nashua Symphony Association and Peterborough Players each received Operating Grants of $12,800 and $16,000.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award two year Operating Grants totaling $137,400 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 30, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. Monadnock Arts in Education of Keen received a $5,100 grant for operating expenses.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award two year Operating Grants totaling $85,600 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 29, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Andy's Summer Playhouse in Wilton received a $5,500 grant.

Attorney General

Authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $350,000 from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Grant Program. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Health And Human Services

Division of Community Based Care Services

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide support services to NH reserve military families and military members deployed or returning from combat in an amount not to exceed $299,700. Effective September 20, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2008. 100% Other (Federal) Funds.

Office of Medicaid Business And Policy

Tabled Authorized to amend a sole source contract with McKesson Health Solutions LLC, Broomfield, CO, (previously approved by G&C on 9-8-04, item #108, amended on 9-27-06, item #77), to continue administration of the NH Medicaid Disease Management Program, by increasing the amount by $2,733,864 from $3,885,701 to $6,619,565, and by extending the completion date from September 30, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

I made the motion to table this contract. Last year, when this contract was amended, we were told that the contract would be put out for competitive bid this year. As you can see, it is for an enormous amount of money. We were being asked to continue with a no bid contract after its expiration date, and I felt that it should be re-bid. Councilors Beverly Hollingworth and Ray Burton supported my move to table this item. We were assured that services to clients would not be stopped as a result of tabling this item.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Leonard Gerzon, Amherst, NH, Assessing Standards Board
Terry Linehan, Amherst, NH, Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Kenneth E. Mayo, Nashua, State Radiation Advisory Committee

September 5, 2007 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Rindge, NH, to conduct a study that will evaluate a town owned parcel of land for development of up to 30 affordable elderly housing units in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Tarah Snee, Nashua, NH to conduct legal research, preparing legal memoranda and providing general support and assistance to the Governor's Crime Commission and the Office of the Attorney General in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, to finance the construction of wastewater treatment plant upgrades by increasing the amount by $6,000,000 from $1,307,154.34 to $7,307,154.34. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $85,206.60. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

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 October 31, 2007.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to amend a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-11-06, item #82), to develop a Regional Safety Plan, by extending the completion date from September 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

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.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R. J. Olszak Construction Inc., d/b/a All-Ways Wrecking, Bridgewater, NH, for building demolitions in Keene, and Hinsdale as detailed in letter dated July 13, 2007, on the basis of a low bid of $78,525. Effective upon G&C approval through October 26, 2007. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $11,778.75 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction project. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

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.

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 October 31, 2007.

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 October 31, 2007.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Betsy Abrahams, Merrimack, NH, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Commission
David R. Proper, Keene, NH, Municipal Records Board
Archie C. Burnett, III, Milford, NH, New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
Adrian E. Feldhusen, New Ipswich, NH, Midwifery Council

August 22, 2007 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Hinsdale, NH, for the purpose of supporting infrastructure improvements and the further development of the Hinsdale Commercial and Industrial Development Corporation in the amount of $240,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of the Arts to grant FY 2008 Individual Artist Fellowship Awards totaling $30,000 to the artists as detailed in letter dated July 26, 2007, for the period of G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. William Irvine of Rindge received a $5,000 Award.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to amend a retroactive sole source contract with Community Improvement Associates, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, late item #M, amended on 8-3-05, item #66) in the amount of $66,000 to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Cheshire County from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a retroactive sole source contract with Community Improvement Associates, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, late item #N, amended on 8-3-05, item #62) in the amount of $84,000 to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Sullivan County from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a retroactive sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, late item #O, amended on 8-3-05, item #63) in the amount of $42,349.98 to operate an Academy Case Management Program in South Hillsborough County from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Pari-Mutuel Commission

Authorized to accept and expend $20,000 bond escrow funds from The Hartford Insurance Company on behalf of the New England Fund Raising Co Inc., a games of chance operator licensee to repay the charitable organizations a portion of the proceeds they were due but did not receive from games of chance that New England Fund Raising Co Inc., held on behalf of their charitable cause. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Agency Income Funds. Several non-profit organizations in Nashua lost money and will now receive a portion of the lost funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the Town of Rindge, NH, to facilitate the wireless network in the Town of Rindge in the amount of $9,999. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. (2)Further Authorized the payment of $9,000 upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce, Nashua, NH, to launch free wireless Internet service in downtown Nashua in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. (2)Further Authorized the payment of $9,000 upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated August 9, 2007, for the total amount of $439,992 in order to implement the 2008-2009 Regional Environmental Planning Program. (2)Further Authorized to award an advance payment in the amount of $5,000 to each of the nine RPAs in accordance with the terms of the grant agreements; for a total of $45,000 in advance payments. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. The Southwest and Nashua Regional Planning commissions will receive funding.

Authorized to award a Business United for Water Security Installation grant to the Merrimack Village District, Merrimack, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination in the amount of $4,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the entities as detailed in letter dated July 24, 2007, totaling $22,146.33 to fund Household Hazardous Waste Collection projects. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. Goffstown will receive funding.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $86,390. Effective retroactive to April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in the amount of $190,635. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services; Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Section; Strategic Prevention Framework Program, to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, to develop and implement a community level prevention infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $587,946. (2)Further Authorized to provide an advance payment to Monadnock Collaborative in SFY 2008 not to exceed 25% of the agreement amount, for initial start-up costs for projects within the agreement. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services; Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Section; Strategic Prevention Framework Program, to enter into an agreement with United Way of Greater Nashua, Nashua, NH, to develop and implement a community level prevention infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $643,244. (2)Further Authorized to provide an advance payment to United Way of Greater Nashua in SFY 2008 not to exceed 25% of the agreement amount, for initial start-up costs for projects within the agreement. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to enter into a sole source agreement with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, to provide regional public health system improvements, including planning for public health emergencies in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (2)Further Authorized an advance payment in SFY 2008 not to exceed 25% of the agreement amount, for initial startup costs for projects within the agreement, which includes the burden of a program coordinator and associated programs costs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to award a grant totaling $259,304 to the City of Nashua Transit System, Nashua, NH, to provide matching funds to the City of Nashua's Federal Department of Transportation's Job Access Reverse Commute grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the communities listed in letter dated August 3, 2007 for a total amount of $299,641.05. Funds will be used for activities associated with enhancing local all-hazard planning. 100% Federal Funds. Milford, Temple and Troy will receive grants.

Authorized to retroactively reimburse Claude Ouellette, Merrimack, NH for travel expense in the amount of $2,894.66 for out of state travel June 23-28, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with Jay McKenna Cleaning Inc., Merrimack, NH, to provide janitorial services for the Manchester DMV office in the amount of $21,420. Effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010. 100% Highway Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to expend an amount not to exceed $204,000 to the City of Nashua, Manchester Transit Authority, and Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, to provide a portion of the grant funds required to match Federal Transit Administration funds for operating expenses. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Nashua Airport Authority, for AIP-28 to conduct an Environmental Assessment study for the future construction of a runway relocation and extension in the amount of $390,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2011. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Sandra Hogan, Nashua, NH to the Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
William A. Marcello, Keene, NH to the Community College system of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
Thomas J. Pappas, Nashua, NH the Police Commission
Jennifer Ng, Merrimack, NH to the Pre-Engineering Technology Advisory Council
Kathryn P. Nelson, Nashua, NH to the Rivers Management Advisory Committee

July 18, 2007 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to amend an existing Agreement with the City of Keene, NH which was initially approved by the Governor and Council on July 19, 2006, Item #2, to extend the time period to complete the project from June 30, 2008 to December 31, 2009. No additional state or federal funds are required for this action. This project provided funding to the City of Keene, for $450,000, to assist the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation with infrastructure improvements to the vacant downtown Keene Railroad Yard site.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to enter into a contract with Schroeder Construction Management, Inc. of Nashua, NH for HVAC penthouse metal wall replacement at the Rockingham County Courthouse, Brentwood, NH for a total price not to exceed $72,438.00. Effective from the date of Governor and Council approval through October 26, 2007, unless extended by the Department in accordance with the contract documents. 100% Transfer Funds

Authorized to enter into a contract with D. L. King & Associates, Inc. of Nashua, NH for tunnel repair at the NH Hospital, Hugh J. Gallen State Office Park South, Concord, NH for a total price not to exceed of $39,900.00. Effective from the date of Governor and Council approval through October 1, 2007, unless extended by the Department in accordance with the contract documents. 100% Transfer from other agencies.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Jaffrey, NH for the project, "Jaffrey Preservation Planning Project II" in the amount of $6,000.00 for the period of Governor & Council approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Jaffrey will use this information to assist in the future development and preservation activities of the town. The Planning Board, the Jaffrey Historical Society, the Citizens Advisory Committee, the Historic District Commission and the Village Improvement Society will be involved as will other community members.

Department of Justice

Authorized to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, Victims of Crime Act Grant Program in the amount of $1,992,000.00 to fund programs providing direct services to victims of crime, from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee Approved. The funds will go directly to victims of crime to compensate them for losses resulting from their victimization. Examples are medical expenses lost wages, mental health, funeral expenses, etc.

Authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $80,000.00 from the US Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, Victims of Crime Act Grant Program, from the period of Governor and Council approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee Approved. These funds will go directly to victims of crime to compensate them for losses resulting from their victimization (i.e. medical expenses, lost wages, mental health, funeral expenses, etc.)

Authorized to retroactively enter into subgrants with the Bow Police Department, Manchester Police Department, NH Liquor Commission, Seabrook Police Department, Sullivan County Sheriff's Dept & Nashua Police Department totaling $226,781.00 from the FFY 2006 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system from the period of Governor and Council approval to September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Each of these grants will provide funding for a safe facility with trained staff and security to allow supervised visitation and safe exchange of children by and between parents in families where there is a history of violence. Most families participating in these programs have been court ordered to do so. The Greater Nashua Supervised Visitation Center will receive a grant for $78,773.

Authorized to retroactively amend Governor and Executive Council late item #E approved by Governor and Council on September 27, 2006 by extending the end date only, with no increase in funding, of the sub-grant of Dover Police Department, Hillsborough County Attorney, Hillsborough County Sheriff & Nashua Police Athletic League, from the original end date of June 30, 2007, to a new end date of September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend Governor and Executive Council item #34 approved by Governor and Council on May 2, 2007 by extending the end date only, with no increase in funding, of the sub-grant to the NH Department of Safety, to purchase a firearms related piece of forensic equipment, from the original end date of June 30, 2007, to a new end date of September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend Governor and Council Item #38, approved by Governor and Council on November 29, 2006, by extending the end date only, with no increase in funding, of the sub-grants to the agencies listed in the letter dated June 27, 2007 in the total amount of $627,989.00 to provide safe facilities for supervised visitation and exchange of children by and between parents in cases of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault or stalking, from the previous end date of June 30, 2007 to a new end date of September 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend Governor and Council Item #37, approved by Governor and Council on November 29, 2006, by extending the end date only, with no increase in funding, of the sub-grants to the agencies listed in the letter dated June 27, 2007 in the total amount of $682,672.00 to provide services to women in New Hampshire who have been victims of violent crime, from the previous end date of June 30, 2007 to a new end date of September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to retroactively enter into sub-grants to the agencies listed in the letter dated June 27, 2007 programs providing direct services to victims of crime from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

These subgrants are to continue existing programs providing direct services to victims of crime. Included are child advocacy centers and other programs focused on assisting child victims of crime. Bridges of Nashua and the Child Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County in Nashua are recipients of these grants.

Department of Resources And Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails to award Recreational Trails Program grants, totaling $864,171.63 to the organizations listed pending Attorney General's approval, for the grant period of Governor and Council approval through June30, 2009, 100% Federal Funds. These funds are for development and maintenance of recreational trails and trail-related projects. Merrimack, Goffstown, New Boston and Brookline are receiving grants.

Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation of Keene, NH in the amount of $20,000.00 for a Revitalization Feasibility Study for downtown Keene upon Governor and Council approval through January 31, 2008. 100% Economic Development Funds.

Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation of Keene, NH in the amount of $20,000.00 for a redevelopment project in downtown Jaffrey upon Governor and Council approval through January 1, 2009. 100% Economic Development Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement under the provision of RSA 149-M with the City of Nashua, NH for the engineering costs from the closure of the City of Nashua's Multi-Site Project in an amount not to exceed $269,331.06. The grant is to be awarded upon Governor and Executive Council approval. 100% General Funds. This is part of an unlined landfill closure grant program that provides a 20% contribution to aid municipalities in closing their landfills. Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement under the provision of RSA 149-M with the City of Nashua, NH for the closure of the City of Nashua's Lincoln Park Landfill in an amount not to exceed $405,458.13. The grant is to be awarded upon Governor and Executive Council approval. 100% General Funds. See prior grant explanation.

Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement, under the provision of RSA 149-M with the City of Nashua, NH for the closure of the City of Nashua's Four Hills Unlined Municipal Landfill Part II in an amount not to exceed $1,779,508.22. The grant is to be awarded upon Governor and Executive Council approval. 100% General Funds. See prior grant explanation

Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Pennichuck Water Works, Inc. of Merrimack, NH in the amount of $15,000.00 to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, effective upon Governor and Council approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Pennichuck Water Works will use its funds to conduct a social marketing assessment within the Stump Brook subwatershed. The assessment will identify target areas within the drinking water supply source area and assess why residents are choosing certain behaviors that may contribute to non point source pollution. The results will be used to develop an education action plan to help protect this and other drinking water sources.

Department of Education

Authorized to contract with Bruce Thielen of Keene, NH to provide targeted technical assistance services to school districts around the State of NH. To be in effect from the date of Governor and Council approval through June 30, 2008 in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. 100% Federal Funds. Further Authorized the payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract.

Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this contract for up to one additional fiscal year subject to Governor and Council approval and the contractor's acceptable performance. Mr. Thielen will assist in improving outcomes for students with disabilities.

Department of Safety

Authorized sole source, retroactive grant agreements between the NH Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt and the Community Action Program sub-grantees in the letter dated July 3, 2007 for a total of $120,000.00 for recover activities associated with the federally declared disaster of April 2007. Effective upon Governor and Council approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Southwestern Community Services will receive a grant for $10,000.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to exercise a contract renewal with R&R Communications, Inc of Swanzey, NH in the amount of $142,320.00 for the purpose of providing statewide radio maintenance and service for the Department's mobile radio system. The contract period is from date of Governor and Council's approval until June 30, 2009. Governor and Council originally approved the two year contract on October 5, 2005, Item #141.

The following person from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions Samuel J. Giarrusso, Amherst, NH to the New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees.

June 27, 2007 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Wesfield Construction Co., Inc., West Chesterfield, NH, for office and maintenance garage renovations and additions, at the District 4 office building in Swanzey, NH, for a total not to exceed $1,128,283. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2007. (2) Further Authorized $50,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to amend a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-13-06, item #23), for emergency water damage repairs to Glencliff Home For Elderly, Benton, NH, by increasing the amount by $49,294 from $535,023 to $584,317. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2007. 60% General, 40% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a six-month hold over amendment with the Town of Merrimack, NH, for office and courtroom space, in the amount not to exceed $16,077.72. Effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award an Organizational Support American Masterpieces Grant to Moving Company Dance Center, Keene, in the amount of $3,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Attorney Elyse S. Alkalay, Nashua, NH, for legal services to assist the Secretary of State in implementing provisions of the Help America Vote Act, by increasing the amount by $50,201 from $143,834.60 to $194,035.60, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

#66 DENIED the petition of S. Annie Decker requesting a pardon hearing for the offense of Theft by Unauthorized Taking. The petitioner is eligible to seek annulment after June 19, 2011.

Employment Security

Authorized to enter into a contract with Powers Generator Service LLC, Swanzey, NH, to purchase and install a commercial generator at NHES's 32 South Main Street, Concord NH location in the amount of $146,099. (2)Further Authorized to expend up to an additional $7,500 (contingency amount) for unforeseen replacement of existing wiring or switching devices. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

NH Fish and Game Department

Authorized to enter into Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Law Enforcement supplemental contracts with the NH Police Departments as detailed in letter dated June 5, 2007, in an aggregate total of $238,725. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $4,844 to fund design and permitting activities related to river restoration and dam removals. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with Homestead Woolen Mills Inc., Swanzey, NH, to fund design and permitting activities associated with the removal of the Homestead Woolen Mills Dam in the amount of $39,657. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to amend a Business United for Water Security Installation grant to the City of Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-21-07, item #43), to complete a project to better protect drinking water from contamination by extending the completion date to December 31, 2007 from June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Veteran Hospice Homestead Inc., Fitchburg, MA, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Way Home, Manchester, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $366,240. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Improvement Associates Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $92,468. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Families in Transition, Manchester, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $482,950. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. Authorized to enter into an agreement with Merrimack Valley Assistance Program, Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $123,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Friends of Veterans Inc., White River Junction, VT, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $17,850. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Nashua Pastoral Care Center Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $160,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Child and Family Services of NH, Manchester, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $195,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Nashua Pastoral Care Center Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement NH Legal Assistance, Manchester, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester/St. John Neumann Church, Merrimack, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $80,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $226,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $539,720. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with New Horizons for NH Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $395,550. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $662,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $117,600. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals, in an amount not to exceed $139,470. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services and peer support services in an amount not to exceed $51,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract renewal option with Granite State Monarchs, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-7-06, item #159), to provide peer support services in an amount not to exceed $157,509. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008. (2)Further Authorized advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. 67% Federal, 33% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Therese Charest, Nashua, NH, to provide representative payee services in an amount not to exceed $4,800. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services in an amount not to exceed $3,145,487. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. (2) Further Authorized an advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. 79% Federal, 21% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services in an amount not to exceed $2,314,671. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized an advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. 67% Federal, 33% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Section to enter into an agreement with Crispin's House Inc., Goffstown, NH, to provide substance abuse prevention services in an amount not to exceed $49,446. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition & Health Promotion Section to retroactively amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 5-21-03, item #65, amended on 5-4-05, item #97, amended on 6-7-06, item #117), to provide supplemental nutrition and related health services to low-income families, by increasing the amount by $24,386 from $1,559,467 to $1,583,853. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Dental Connection Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for individuals participating in the community-based dental program in an amount not to exceed $75,600. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 81% Federal, 19% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Services Section to enter into an agreement with SAU #41, Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District, Hollis, NH, to provide substance abuse prevention services in an amount not to exceed $29,580. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with University of MA, Jamaica Plain, MA, to provide laboratory services for newborn screening for the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $1,388,454. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide Licensed Plus quality child care awards in the amount of $224,194.22 to a total of 37 Licensed Plus Child care programs throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through August 30, 2007. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds. Authorized to amend an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, late item #G), for Comprehensive Family Support Services in the Keene district office catchment area, by increasing the amount from $195,794 to $395,794, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #347), for the provision of a statewide program to improve responses to domestic violence, by increasing the amount from $1,913,772 to $3,807,506, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH, for the provision of a statewide domestic violence prevention program in an amount not to exceed $1,342,000. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 52.5% Other, 47.5% General Funds.

Bureau of Medical Services

Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Joseph Fish, Ph.D, Goffstown, NH, to provide psychology services for children with special health care needs and their families served by the Special Medical Services Section in an amount not to exceed $112,948. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 68% General, 32% Federal Funds.

Authorized Disability Determination Section to amend an agreement with Meghan Casey, Registered Nurse, Amherst, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-15-06, item #104), to function as a Disability Determination Intake Reviewer, by increasing the price from $15,552 to $37,152, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with Pilot Health LLC, Keene, NH, (previously approved G&C on 6-7-06, item #145, amended on 12-12-06, item #129), to continue to provide fiscal intermediary services to facilitate BEAS' staff training programs, by increasing the amount by $30,726 from $32,843 to $63,569. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009.

New Hampshire Veterans Home

Authorized to retroactively pay prior year invoice to SimplexGrinnell, Nashua, NH, for the repair of failing smoke detectors in the amount of $950. Effective upon G&C approval. 41% Agency, 34% Federal, 25% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, to provide adult basic education/ESL, English Language/Civics Education classes and training for volunteers to work one-on-one with undereducated adults coordinated from the Nashua Adult Learning Center, the Learning Center Annex in Nashua and in students' homes in the amount of $559,690.85. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008. 40% General, 60% Federal Funds.

Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, to provide basic math and reading instruction for NH Employment Program clients, and services to students from southern Hillsborough County in the amount of $72,091. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Connie Upschulte, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 5-2-07, item #108), to participate in the Follow the Child Leadership Summer Institute and to continue to provide content coaching with the schools/districts that has been assigned to her, by extending the end date from June 30, 2007 to September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Cecile Carlton, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item #88), to participate in the Follow the Child Leadership Summer Institute and to continue to provide content coaching with the schools/districts that has been assigned to her, by extending the end date from June 30, 2007 to September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a contract with Christine Downing, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach (previously approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item #84), to participate in the Follow the Child Leadership Summer Institute and to continue to provide content coaching with the schools/districts that has been assigned to her, by extending the end date from June 30, 2007 to September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with America's Youth Teenage Unemployment Reduction Network, Brockton, MA, to provide youth services, employment, and training in two NH communities in an amount not to exceed $585,195. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to make advanced monthly payments for services provided under the terms of the contract. (3) Further Authorized to withhold 10% of the contract total instead of the 25% withholding provision of the contract price. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Capital Contractors of Bedford, NH, to clean Troop B in Milford, NH, in the amount not to exceed $47,970. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. Highway & Turnpike Funds. Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Capital Contractors of Bedford, NH, to clean Troop C in Keene, NH, in the amount not to exceed $35,370. Effective July 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. Highway & Turnpike Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Allied Waste Services of MA, LLC, Tyngsboro, MA, to provide trash removal services at the locations as detailed in letter dated May 11, 2007, in the amount not to exceed $3,263. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to amend a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #522, amended on 8-8-06, item #112), to assess the economic benefits of passenger trail for the Nashua region, determining the effects that commuter rail and a high density transit services will have on the local economic and property values, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 80% Federal, 10% State Highway, 10% Local Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with The Louis Berger Group, Incorporated, Manchester, NH, and East Orange, NJ, (previously approved by G&C on 2-17-99, item #98), for the final design for the Keene Bypass project in the City of Keene and Town of Swanzey, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2007 to September 1, 2008.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with NVA @ HCS Inc., Keene, NH, for transportation services for the general public and elderly and disabled citizens in the Keene area for an amount not to exceed $480,600. Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009. 96% Federal, 4% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a State owned homestead on a 0.65 acre parcel of land in Nashua to Amwar Elgamal for $230,000 plus $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further Authorized to compensate Topsell Realty LLC from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $11,500 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 7,960 square foot parcel of State-owned land in Merrimack to Alex Ray South LLC for $75,000 plus $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further Authorized to compensate Diane Day Realty from the proceeds of the sale in the amount of $1,500 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City or Keene, NH, for AIP-22 to construct portions of Taxiway "A" and "L" and a roadway to the fuel farm at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport (Keene) in the amount of $336,632. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to enter into a grant agreement with Jaffrey Municipal Airport Development Corporation, owner of the Jaffrey Airport Silver Ranch, Jaffrey, NH, for the removal of tree and brush obstructions adjacent to Runway 16/34 in the amount of $9,562.50. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2011. 100% General Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
Katherine E. Chambers, Milford, NH to the NH Municipal Bond Bank
Robert E. Myers, Nashua, NH to the Postsecondary Education Commission

May 2, 2007 Meeting

Office of Energy And Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for services to be provided under the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, which reduces energy consumption and the impact of energy costs in low-income households in the amount of $154,642. Effective April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $26,727 of the contract amount. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for services to be provided under the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, which reduces energy consumption and the impact of energy costs in low-income households in the amount of $326,162. Effective April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $56,370 of the contract amount. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item #7, amended on 12-12-06, item #12, amended on 4-4-07, item #5), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $150,029 from $2,259,117 to $2,409,146. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item #6, amended on 12-12-06, item #13), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $240,333 from $5,689,057 to $5,929,390. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award Organizational Support American Masterpieces Grants totaling $7,135 to the NH philharmonic, Manchester and to the Nashua Symphony Association. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds

Authorized an Original Loan Agreement with the Town of Peterborough in the amount of $3,000,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized to amend a state aid grant to the Town of Swanzey, NH, for water pollution control project, by increasing the grant by $526,160 from $1,375,279 to $1,901,439. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $322,503 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated March 19, 2007, for the purpose of conducting household hazardous waste collection projects in the amount totaling $78,042.86. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Office of the Commissioner

Authorized to amend an agreement with Home Health and Hospice Care, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #174, amended on 3-22-06, item #102, amended on 5-3-06, item #61), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $5,624 from $515,851.52 to $521,475.52. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 85% Federal, 15% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Connie Upschulte, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized a renewal option on this contract for up to two additional fiscal years, subject to the contractor's acceptable performance of the terms therein. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a State owned homestead on a 0.23 acre parcel of land in Nashua to Annie Faucher and Errol Faucher for $209,000 plus $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further Authorized to compensate Prudential Verani Realty from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $9,718.50 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

April 18, 2007 Meeting

Comments about my vote for Mark Bodi for Liquor Commissioner

I have given a lot of thought to this important nomination and want to say a few words.

First, once again, the Governor has brought to the Council a man of fine character and excellent qualifications. Even with that, I had to wrestle with the question of whether there was any kind of conflict of interest for me to vote and for Mark Bodi to serve in this position.

As elected officials, we must carefully assess potential conflicts. For years, I did so in the House and Senate to make sure I was conflict-free in my votes. In this case, Mark Bodi did make a contribution to my campaign. Certainly, though, we can't exclude excellent people who have given contributions, from public service. I did ask the State Executive Ethics Commission about this and was told there is no conflict so long as a contribution is disclosed, and of course, I did so. Further, I would never vote in favor or against someone whether he did or did not contribute to my campaign.

I also considered the potential conflict issue around Mark's employment in his advertising agency which does business with the State's Liquor industry.

When considering these important nominations to State positions, foremost in my mind is that we need knowledgeable and qualified people to assume these crucial posts. When I vote for a qualified judge, for instance, I know I cannot reject him or her solely because he or his firm represented clients who will come before the court. When we have an applicant's word he will recuse himself in cases of conflict and we know he is a person of integrity, we believe he will. And the same goes for a nominee to lead a state agency who might have worked in one industry or another and have gained valuable knowledge and experience. And if confirmed to lead an agency, she might be regulating that industry. We, the Governor and the Councilors, need to satisfy ourselves she will work solely for the public's interest when she comes into state government. If not, we should not entrust that nominee with such important public responsibilities.

In this case, Mark Bodi will be severing all business ties with his former company. He will not be receiving compensation or payouts in the future. When he and I met to discuss his nomination, he assured me he will recuse himself from discussions and votes on any contracts for which his former company will be competing. Those statements were reassuring to me.

The Public Hearing was very helpful to me in reaching my decision. Of course, it was an entirely open process, and I learned from a wide variety of New Hampshire people about Mark's outstanding qualities - his integrity, his generosity to the state, his creativity and work ethic.

I had all of these thoughts about qualifications and conflicts in mind when evaluating this nominee. I have satisfied myself that Mark Bodi is a man of integrity and ability. He has convinced me he will do a great job as Commissioner. And he will get my vote.

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Ocean National Bank and Skillcraft Finishing Systems, Inc. in Nashua, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-I:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized to exercise a second contract renewal option with JWC Enterprises d/b/a Chemserve of Milford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-19-04, item #5), for hazardous waste & environmental testing at NH Army National Guard facilities in the amount of $17,188.17. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Brian A. Phillips, Keene, NH be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Perm-A-Drive Paving Co., Inc., Conway, NH, for Armory Site Improvements in Berlin, Manchester, and Nashua for a total price not to exceed $937,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 1, 2007. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $86,610.80 for unanticipated expense for the Armory Site Improvements, bringing the total to $1,023,610.80.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a Certified Local Government grant to the Town of Hollis in the amount of $8,491. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to designate Diana E. Fenton as an attorney at a salary of $55,000. Effective upon G&C approval.

Liquor Commission

Authorized to amend a contract with Monadnock Disposal Service Inc., Jaffrey, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-10-02, item #36), for rubbish removal services, by increasing the amount from $39,564.80 to $42,347.80, and increase of $2,783. 100% General Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Child Support Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide mediation services to parents in Cheshire County to assist them in resolving their differences regarding custody, access and visitation issues in a non-adversarial, confidential setting in an amount not to exceed $21,750. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with Merrimack Valley Assistance Program, Concord, NH, to provide housing assistance and supportive services to individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families in an amount not to exceed $663,919. Effective March 1, 2007 through February 28, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Christine Downing, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Cecile Carlton, Nashua, NH, School Improvement Coach, to provide support and technical assistance in mathematics to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement and provide professional development to NH educators in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a contract with College Bound Movers Inc., Amherst, NH, for the relocation of Homeland Security and Emergency Management office furnishings, equipment and materials, Concord, NH, to the Incident Management Center, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $6,990. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 35% Federal, 54% Private & Local, 11% Revolving Funds.

Authorized Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a retroactive contract with HGM Development Inc., Keene, NH, for lease of office space for the purpose of conducting business activities related to Operation Flood Recovery for the Keene/Alstead long term recover efforts in the amount of $1,200. Effective May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with the Town of Hinsdale, NH, to compensate the Town $31,216 for their work as manager and contractor for road rehabilitation work related to the floods of October 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Annseal Inc., Binghamton, NY for roadway crack sealing at various locations throughout the State on the basis of a low bid of $736,300.18. Effective upon G&C approval through October 12, 2007. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $73,630.02 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during execution of the project. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Roy W. Tilsley, Jr., Mont Vernon, NH to the State of New Hampshire to the Transportation Appeals Board

April 4, 2007 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene, NH, for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of a vacant industrial building, known as the J A Wright building, adjacent to the Railroad Yard Development, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The primary tenant will be Monadnock Community Services, the designated Area Agency which provides support and services to people with developmental disabilities in southwestern New Hampshire.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-27-06, item #7), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $100,000 from $2,159,117 to $2,259,117. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services in the amount of $3,857. Effective April 4, 2007 through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Senior Energy Assistance Services in the amount of $6,532. Effective April 4, 2007 through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized Brian A. Phillips, Keene, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

Department of Environmental Services

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