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.

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

Authorized to award grant to the entities as detailed in letter dated March 22, 2007, for purposes of used oil collection, for a total of $11,147.50. Effective upon G&C approval through February 7, 2008. 100% Other Funds. The towns of Goffstown and Swanzey were awarded grants.

Department of Health And Human Services

Office Business Operations

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Absolute Data Destruction, Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-26-02, item #129, amended on 5-18-05, item #58), to both safeguard confidential materials from misuse and to recycle post-consumer waste paper, by extending the end date to June 30, 2012.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to grant the list of pandemic influenza preparedness funds as detailed in letter dated March 13, 2007, to the associated All Health Hazards Regions Planning Groups in the amount of $617,525. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. The greater Nashua, Peterborough and Keene regions were given preparedness funds.

Division for Juvenile Justice Services

Authorized John H. Sununu Youth Services Center to accept a monetary donation from Fred B. Roedel, III of Wilton, NH in the amount of $1,000.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to provide quality child care awards in the amount of $125,168 to a total of twenty-seven accredited child care programs throughout the State of NH who partner with the DHHS to provide child care services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Bright Horizons Family Center in Nashua, Children's World Learning Center in Nashua and Merrimack, Rivier College Early Childhood Center in Nashua, Southwestern Community Services in Keene and the SWLC (Small World Learning Center) in Nashua were awarded funds. They each partner with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide child care services.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with McFarland-Johnson Incorporated, Concord, NH, and Binghamton, NY, (previously approved by G&C on 11-13-02, item #171), for the final design of the Manchester Airport Access Road in the Towns of Bedford, Londonderry and Merrimack and the City of Manchester by increasing the fee by $291,596.77 from $7,733,664.32 to $8,025,261.09 for additional design services, and by extending the completion date from April 15, 2007 to May 1, 2008.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company, Dunbarton, NH, for the grout sealing of abandoned wells on the properties of Sonia Gauthier, Auburn, NH, Carol Estes, Northwood and Josh DiJoseph, Barrington, in the amount of $10,115. Effective upon G&C approval through May 30, 2007.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, on the basis of a low bid of $1,393,613 for roadway resurfacing of 16.5 miles of the F.E. Everett Turnpike/I-293 in the communities of Nashua, Merrimack, Bedford, Manchester and Hooksett. Effective upon G&C approval through September 14, 2007. (2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $139,316.30 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during execution of the project. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA on the basis of a low bid of $1,757,580 for roadway resurfacing of 28.72 miles in maintenance District IV in Cheshire, Hillsborough, and Sullivan Counties. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2007. (2) Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $175,758 be approved for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during execution of the project. 100% Betterment Funds. Roads in Peterborough, Keene, Lyndeborough and Wilton will be resurfaced.

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

John Hogland, Nashua, Fire Standards and Training Commission

Bethany Hodge, Hinsdale, Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact Commission

March 21, 2007 Meeting

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Monadnock Economic Development Corporation for the purpose of purchasing Pacer Industries, Inc. and moving the company to 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.

Public Utilities Commission

Authorized to enter Robyn J. Descoteau into a retroactive educational tuition agreement with Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH, to participate in the course entitled Marketing Management during the period of March 13, 2007 through April 17, 2007 and to pay said costs in the amount of $1,500. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a contract with the HGM Development Inc., Keene, NH for a plan to provide broadband service to rural areas that currently do not have access in the amount of $6,832. (2)Further Authorized payment of $6,148.80 upon G&C approval. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award a Business United for Water Security Installation grant to the City of Keene, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination in the amount of $3,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to award Local Source Water Protection grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated January 29, 2007, to complete projects to protect drinking water from contamination, for a total amount of $47,722.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. Merrimack Village District and Nashua Regional Planning Commission will each receive grants.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $4,000 grant to Keene State College for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time and part-time students who are NH students 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 Bureau of Right of Way to sell a State owned homestead on a 0.23 acre parcel of land located in Nashua to Joshua Senecal and Hau Wah Chan for $202,000 plus an $1,100 administrative fee. (2) Further Authorized to compensate ERA Masiello Group from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $10,100 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

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

David Micciche, Amherst, NH to the Board of Medicine

Luann Udell, Keene, NH to the Respiratory Care Practitioners Governing Board

Carolyn H. Benthien, Goffstown, NH to the Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation

Michael Maki, New Ipswich, NH to the Board of Veterinary Medicine

March 8, 2007 Meeting

Office of Information Technology

Authorized to enter into a contract with SymbioSys Solutions, Inc., Nashua, NH, for a requirements analysis and design report for enhancements to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children, Youth, and Families existing web billing application in the amount of $95,175. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

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 and the financing of certain new capital projects in connection with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH. The Hospital is planning a major renovation and expansion project, including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, laboratory, kitchen, and other areas to improve patient and visitor circulation.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for Fire Alarm Replacement and Sprinkler Additions to the State Library, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $255,750. Effective upon G&C approval through July 27, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the Dam Maintenance Fund for the replacement of one gate at Souhegan Site 25B Dam in Temple, on a force account basis. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds. There is one gate at this dam, constructed in 1971 when the dam was constructed. The lifting mechanism, gate stem, and stem guides for the gate are badly deteriorated, and the gate is no longer operable.

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of the Commissioner

Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $4,161,487 for water pollution control projects as detailed in letter dated February 12, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. The town of Greenville has done an infiltration and Inflow study.

Authorized Disability Determination Section to enter into an agreement with Susan T. Clark, Registered Nurse, Goffstown, NH, to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer in an amount not to exceed $36,480. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to amend a contract with the Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #171), to provide grant project services, by increasing the amount by $133,419 from $274,957 to $408,376. Effective retroactive to February 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. These funds are for providing employment services to people with disabilities.

Authorized to amend a contract with the Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-21-06, item #170), to provide grant project services, by increasing the amount by $139,700 from $808,077 to $947,847. Effective retroactive to February 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. See above contract notes.

The Governor nominated the following individuals from District Five to State Boards and Commissions:

Elizabeth Morgan, Amherst, NH to the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

Merton Mann, Dunbarton, NH to the Merrimack River Valley Flood Control Commission

February 7, 2007 Meeting

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized the Division of Arts to award Operating Grants totaling $29,750 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated January 18, 2007. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Andy's, Inc., Wilton, was awarded an Operating Grant for $7,650 to strengthen their capacity to offer affordable, diverse arts programs to New Hampshire's residents and visitors.

Liquor Commission

Authorized to amend a contract with Law Warehouses, Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-19-97, item #43a), to provide continued bailment storage, handling and transportation of liquor, wine, supplies and equipment, by extending the termination date from April 30, 2007 to April 30, 2012.

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 January 10, 2007, in an aggregate total of $118,125. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds. Hinsdale, Lyndeborough, Milford, Richmond and Rindge were awarded grants.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to retroactively amend an agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Community-Based Restoration Program (previously approved by G&C on 3-10-04, item #80), to extend the grant award period from July 31, 2005 to January 31, 2008. (2) Further Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Bedford, NH, to perform tasks associated with design and permitting of the Homestead Woolen Mill Dam river restoration project in the amount of $14,410. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. The Fiske Mill Dam is a small hydropower dam located in Hinsdale.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to grant the public health emergency preparedness funds as detailed in letter dated December 15, 2006, to the associated All Hazards Regions fiscal agents in the amount of $240,023. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to provide NH GraniteCare Senior Wellness Initiative grant awards as detailed in letter dated January 9, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $2,500 per grant award to twenty-six senior centers and $8,740 to the NH Association of Senior Centers for a total amount of $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds. The Keene Senior Center received one of these grants.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to enter into a lease agreement with Gemini Investment Properties LLC, Nashua, NH, for 2,948 square feet of space in Nashua for a total cost of $381,017.88. Effective March 1, 2007 through February 28, 2012. 7% General, 93% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with Handy House Inc., Foxboro, MA, to provide comfort stations at the various motorcycle rider training sites throughout NH, including but not limited to, Concord, Keene, Merrimack, North Hampton, and North Haverhill, for each training season or other time period approved by the DMV in an amount not to exceed $23,200. Effective April 1, 2007 through December 31, 2012. 100% Highway Funds.

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

Helen G. Honorow, Nashua, NH to the State Board of Education

Richard W. Bond, Merrimack, NH to the Board of Land Surveyors

Christopher K. Hodgdon, Nashua, NH and Jeff Rose, Goffstown, NH to the Telecommunications Development and Advisory Commission

Robert J. Wyman, Keene, NH to the Board of Managers of the New Hampshire Veterans' Home

January 10, 2007 Meeting

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized John J. Coughlin, Mont Vernon, NH, to be confirmed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with the Rowley Insurance Agency for the purpose of providing Commercial Property, General Liability, and Umbrella insurance coverage for three district courts (Derry, Franklin and Jaffrey-Peterborough), in the amount of $8,862 and covers a one-year period. Effective January 14, 2007 and will expire on January 13, 2008. 100% Transfer Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism to award grants to Joint Promotional Advertising in the amount of $97,671 for their 2007 out-of-state marketing projects. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds. The town of Peterborough is receiving a grant of $12,105.

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Authorized to enter into a contract with Jay McKenna's Cleaning Inc., Merrimack, NH, for janitorial services in the amount of $5,340/annually. Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2009. 99% General, 1% Other Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $6,000 grant to Rivier College, Nashua, for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time and 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 Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into an agreement with the Town of Milford, delineating duties and responsibilities of both parties for designing, and making improvements to the area known as the "Oval" in Milford, NH, for a project identified in the State's Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan as Milford 14492. 80% Federal, 20% Local Match Funds.

This agreement will allow the Town of Milford, with the assistance of the Department of Transportation, to carry forward the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction in the Oval area, and to improve traffic flow based on results of ongoing traffic studies approved as part of the State's Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way Petition for a hearing to reconstruct NH Route 63 beginning at a point on NH Route 63, approximately 1,300 feet north of NH Route 119/NH Route 63 intersection and continuing northerly along NH Route 63 approximately 2,200 feet to permanently repair this severely damaged section of roadway in the Town of Hinsdale with a suggested budget of $6,204.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.23 acre parcel of land, which is improved with a single family residence on 10 Clairmoor Drive in Nashua to Douglas Chaput and Melanie Chaput both of Nashua for $230,100 plus a $1,100 Administrative Fee. (2)Further Authorized to compensate Topsell Realty LLC, from the proceeds of the subject sale, in the amount of $4,624 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

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

Judith E. Cooper, Hollis, NH to the Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professionals

Dorothy J. Yanish, Peterborough, NH to the New Hampshire Council on the Arts

Kelly Stoller, Milford, NH to the Juvenile Parole Board

Katharine Eneguess, Jaffrey, NH to the Advisory Commission on travel and Tourism

January 10, 2007 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, for the purpose of assisting Great Bridge Jaffrey Limited Partnership in the development of 30 units of affordable housing in the Jaffrey Mill, in downtown Jaffrey, NH, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, for the purpose of rehabilitating at least 50 housing units throughout Cheshire County in the amount of $350,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of the Adjutant General

Authorized John J. Coughlin, Mont Vernon, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer will meet all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified. Authorized Richard D. Lynch, Jaffrey, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, Governor's Horse Guards, a ceremonial unit under the leadership of the Adjutant General of the State of NH.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Seppala Construction Company Inc., Rindge, NH, for design/build of the Wellness Center and Renovations, NH Community Technical College - Nashua, NH, for a total price not to exceed $7,385,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 14, 2008. (2) Further Authorized the amount of $225,000 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided. 15% General, 85% Other Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized to award a Conservation License Plate grant to the Town of Jaffrey in the amount of $10,000 for the "Jaffrey Meetinghouse Tower". Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

NH Fish and Game Department

Authorized to budget and expend $30,000 from the Publication, Specialty Items and Fundraising Revolving Fund for the purpose of entering into a contract with Petrocelli Sports Inc., d/b/a Petrocelli Marketing Group for producing, marketing and selling NHFG merchandise. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds. This company is located in Nashua and is owned by Rico Petrocelli. Some of you may remember Rico from his days as a Red Sox player from 1963-1976 - a great short stop and left fielder! .251 lifetime batting average, 210 home runs and 773 RBI's!

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Veolia Water North America Operating Services, LLC, Houston, TX, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-06, item #58), for maintenance and response activities at Gilson Road Superfund Hazardous Waste Site in Nashua, NH, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007.

Authorized to retroactively amend a sole source contract with Veolia Water North America Operating Services LLC, Houston, TX, for the operation and maintenance of the groundwater treatment facility at the OK Tool/Salvage Well Superfund Site in Milford, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007, and by increasing the price limitation amount by $447,638.07 from $3,184,094.28 to $3,631,732.35. 90% Federal, 10% State Funds.

Authorized to award Businesses United for Water Security Installation grants to the entities, as detailed in letter dated October 20, 2006, in the amount of $13,500 to complete projects to protect drinking water from contamination. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to award Businesses United for Water Security Installation grants to the Merrimack Village District, Merrimack, NH, in the amount of $26,390 to complete projects to protect drinking water from contamination. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award an $5,000 grant to Daniel Webster College, Nashua, for the purpose of granting scholarships to the 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, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Back Lot Films Inc., New Boston, NH, to develop and distribute television and radio public service announcements on dropout prevention and recovery in an amount not to exceed $34,061. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. (2) Further Authorized to withhold 10% of the contract total instead of the 25% withholding provision of the contract price. 100% Other Funds.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC - Nashua to enter into a sole source contract with Kerstein, Coren, Lichtenstein & Finkel, LLP, Wellesley, MA, for the purpose of providing financial aid consulting services in the amount of $186,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 42% General, 58% Other (Tuition) Funds. They are continuing to work on clearing up problems in the financial aid office.

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 3-22-00, item #159), for the preliminary design for the replacement of the Sewalls Falls Road bridge in the City of Concord by retroactively extending the end date from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a State owned homestead on a 0.23 acre parcel of land located in Nashua for $218,900 plus $1,100 Administrative Fee. (2) Further Authorized to compensate ERA Masiello Group from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $4,378 (2%) for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a State owned homestead on a 0.23 acre parcel of land located in Nashua for $223,892 plus $1,100 Administrative Fee. (2) Further Authorized to compensate Prudential Verani Realty from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $11,542.50 (5%) for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an operating agreement with Boston Express Bus, Inc., Concord, NH, to provide daily commuter bus service between Nashua and Boston from Exit 8 and the Welcome Center at Exit 6 of the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua for an amount not to exceed $1,130,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 93% Federal, 7% Highway Funds. FINALLY!!!! Bus service will begin on February 13.

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

Peggy A. Proko-Weisman, Hollis, NH to the Automotive Technology Advisory Council;
Klaus Nijhuis, Nashua, NH to the Community Development Finance Authority;
George A. Travers, Hollis, NH to the State Conservation Committee; and Robert Feder, MD, Hollis, NH to the Medical Review Subcommittee.

December 12, 2006 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to amend a grant with the City of Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-8-06, item #3), for conducting an architectural study of the Tilden School, by extending the end date from December 31, 2006 through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a nine-month hold over amendment with the Town of Goffstown, Goffstown, NH, for office and courtroom space for a total cost not to exceed $26,380.62. Effective April 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. 100% Transfer Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award The Moving Dance Company, Keene, three separate grants totaling $22,450. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 36% General, 64% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award Operating Grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated November 20, 2006, totaling $35,400. 100% General Funds.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Riverside Properties Nashua Inc., Nashua, NH, for office space, for the purposes of housing a Probation/Parole District Office for a total cost not to exceed $311,623.92. Effective December 19, 2006 through December 18, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to reclassify position #12861 Corrections Unit Manager, labor grade 24, to an Administrator III, labor grade 31. 100% General Funds.

Liquor Commission

Authorized to enter into a contract with Jay McKenna Cleaning Services Inc., Merrimack, NH, to provide professional janitorial services at the Administrative Office, Concord, NH, in a total amount of $92,610. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2010. 100% General Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Trails Bureau to award a grant to The Little Monadnock family Trail OHRV Club, Troy, NH, for Grant-in-Aid Trail Maintenance in the amount of $24,477.60. Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated December 12, 2006, in the total amount of $22,813.97 for their 2006/2007 out of state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a Public Water System Emergency Interconnection grant to the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-8-06, item #39), to complete a project to better protect public water supplies by conducting mutual aid studies, by extending the date to September 30, 2007 from December 31, 2006.

Department of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Monadnock Developmental Services, Keene, NH, to develop a Regional Secondary Transition Center to provide training and technical assistance to Local Education Agencies and other key project partners in scientific evidence-based secondary transition planning strategies and practices to increase the capacity of local communities to provide appropriate secondary transition services and supports to all students between the ages of 14-21, with emphasis on students with disabilities for an amount not to exceed $119,081. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. (2) Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this contract for up to one additional fiscal year, subject to the contractor's acceptable performance of the terms therein. (3)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. 100% Federal Funds.

NH 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 by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of Sullivan County (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), to provide information and referral services, State Health Insurance Programs services, and Senior Medicare Patrol Project services by increasing the amount by $20,000 from $457,767.86 to $477,767.86. Effective January 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 3% General, 97% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of Merrimack County (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #369, amended on 9-3-03, item #110, amended on 6-22-05, item #196, amended on 12-7-05, item #84), to provide information and referral services, State Health Insurance Programs services, and Senior Medicare Patrol Project services by increasing the amount by $20,000 from $480,267.86 to $500,267.86. Effective January 1, 2007 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 3% General, 97% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to amend a contract with Concentra Medical Centers, Hartford, CT, d/b/a Occupational Health and Rehabilitation Inc., Nashua, NH, for the provision of pre-employment physical exams of law enforcement personnel, by increasing the amount by $2,500 from $11,000 to $13,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to amend a lease agreement with Mareld Company Inc., Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 12-3-97, item #123, amended on 10-4-00, item #92, amended on 12-3-03, item #55), for office space in Merrimack, NH, by extending the end date from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007 and increasing the amount by $3,000 from $21,493.50 to $24,564 per year. 100% Highway Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into agreements with the individuals as detailed in letter dated November 13, 2006, to provide services for completing transportation enhancement projects, and congestion mitigation and air quality projects. 80% Federal, 20% Local Match Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with First Transit Inc., to provide in-plant bus inspection services for six commuter coaches in an amount not to exceed $7,990. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2007. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds. Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-24-99, item #131), for the preliminary design for the reconstruction of NH 9 in the Towns of Roxbury and Sullivan by extending the end date from December 31, 2006 to April 30, 2008. Effective upon G&C approval.

Governor Lynch did not bring forward any nominations at this time.

November 29, 2006 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a contract with Mountainshade LLC, Jaffrey, NH, for snow and ice removal services at the Jaffrey-Peterborough District Court in an amount not to exceed $26,100. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive inter-agency renewal 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 Milford District Court, Milford, NH for a total of $4,629.60. Effective November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2009. 75% General, 25% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a contract with Property Maintenance Services, Hudson, NH, for snow and ice removal services at the Hillsborough South and Nashua District Courts in an amount not to exceed $83,850. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award an Organizational Support Project Grant in the amount of $5,650 to Nashua Symphony Association, Nashua. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the Child Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County - South to be utilized for providing effective multi-disciplinary forensic interviews in child sexual assault cases in a child-friendly environment in the amount of $20,000. Effective January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 14, 2006, totaling $294,859 from the 2005 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, 2007. (2) Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 14, 2006, totaling $682,672 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 June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $649,881 from the US Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Office to implement the Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program to be utilized to improve the State's response to families in NH who are victims of violent crimes. (2)Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants totaling $627,989 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated October 27, 2006, to provide services and make available safe facilities for visitation and exchange of children in cases of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault or stalking. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the City of Nashua, NH, for the closure of the City of Nashua's Shady Lane Park Landfill in an amount not to exceed $60,234.39. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the City of Nashua, NH, for the closure of the City of Nashua's Atherton Park Landfill in an amount not to exceed $22,773.19. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Eastern Pipe Service Inc., Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-13-06, item #79), to provide video inspection of the outlet pipe dam at Deering Reservoir, by increasing the amount by $1,300 from $12,450 to $13,750. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $4,756,599 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. Department of Health And Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southeastern Regional Education Service Center Inc., for Child Care Boost services for the Nashua District Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed $25,140. Effective December 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services for Child Care Boost services for the Keene District Office catchment area in an amount not to exceed $18,928. Effective December 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC - Nashua to enter into a contract with Andruskevich Photography, Nashua, NH for the purpose of providing photography services in the amount of $14,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 42% General, 58% Other Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into a contract with Hometown Forecast Services Inc., Nashua, NH, for providing statewide weather forecasting services in the amount of $8,500. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2007. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized to enter into agreements with the NH Regional Planning Commissions as detailed in letter dated November 1, 2006, for the purpose of providing planning assistance to the 26 communities participating in the Community Technical Assistance program in the amount of $1,023,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 15, 2008. 80% Federal, 20% Highway 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 Mike Curley, Boscawen, NH, in the amount of $19,303.50. Effective upon G&C approval through January 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 Pam Austin, Brookline, NH, in the amount of $19,450. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006.

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

Janet A. Brewer of Peterborough, NH to the Community Development Finance Authority and,
Elizabeth Hamlin-Morin of Dunbarton, NH to the State Historical Records Advisory Board

November 15, 2006 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 Anheuser-Busch 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.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive inter-agency renewal rental agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Concord, NH, providing their Division of Juvenile Justice Services staff with office space located in the Jaffrey-Peterborough District Court, Jaffrey, NH, in the total amount of $6,526.56. Effective November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2010.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of $10,000 to the Friends of Temple Town Hall, for window restoration. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated November 1, 2006, totaling $89,159.50 for programs designed to reduce gang related violence. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to retroactively enter into a sub-grant with the Nashua Police Athletic League in the amount of $4,000 to be utilized to support anti gang related youth programs in Nashua. Effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Employment Security

Authorized to enter into a contract with PMB Cleaning & Extra, Manchester, NH, for janitorial services at NHES's Nashua office in an amount not to exceed $21,600. Effective November 18, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Medical Services

Authorized Disability Determination Section, to enter into an agreement with Meghan Casey, Registered Nurse, Amherst, NH, to function as a Disability Determination Intake Reviewer in an amount not to exceed $15,552. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

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, 2006 through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to enter into an agreement with NH Community Action Association, Manchester, NH, to provide Quality Early Learning Opportunity Initiative services for an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective December 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to make a payment for up to 25% of the contract price at the beginning of the contract period, with subsequent payments to be made on a cost reimbursement basis. 100% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to grant funds to Rivier College, Nashua, NH for the purpose of assisting them with implementing the new professional educator preparation program approval process in a total amount not to exceed $51,008. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Police Standards & Training Council

Authorized to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $15,921.59 from the NH Department of Justice to develop an on-line training course addressing Youth/Street Gangs and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Southwest Regional Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to support the Southwest Region Access Management Implementation in various communities in the amount of $8,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a contract with Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT to purchase transit vehicles and transit-related equipment in an amount not to exceed $1,683,853. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 89% Federal, 11% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend a contract with VNA @ HCS Inc., Keene, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #538, amended on 11-2-05 #97), for transportation services for the general public and elderly and disabled citizens in the Keene area, by increasing the amount by $62,878 from $294,658 to $357,536. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Park Construction Corp., Fitzwilliam, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $6,386,989.80 for roadway reconstruction and other improvements in Keene. Effective upon G&C approval through August 1, 2008. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

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

Steven J. Walker of Peterborough, NH to the Air Resources Council
David A. Pelletier of Dunbarton, NH to the Employment Security Appellate Board
Marta E. Rodriguez of Nashua, NH to the NH Commission for Human Rights
Judith Gillen of Keene, NH to the Midwifery Council

October 25, 2006 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with E.J.C. Engineers, Nashua, NH, 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, 2009.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with J. Parker & Daughters Inc., Pittsfield, NH, for Gilson Pond Campground, Monadnock, State Park, Jaffrey, NH in an amount not to exceed $1,160,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 16, 2007.

Highway Safety Agency

Authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with the Wayfarer Inn, Bedford, NH, to serve as the host site for the 2006 Annual Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month Breakfast in the amount of $3,580.13. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. You may remember from the last Update that the Council sent this contract back to the Agency for competitive bidding. They did and decided to go with the low bidder this time!!!

Department of Resources And Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to make a retroactive sole source payment to SimplexGrinnell LP, Nashua, NH, for Fire Suppression system service (labor and materials) at the Flume Visitor's Center in April 2005 in the amount of $3,121. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with SimplexGrinnell LP, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $57,843 for fire alarm system testing and repair for Winnipesaukee River Basin Program facilities. Effective January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2011. 100% Other Funds.

#62A Authorized to enter into a loan agreement with Troy Redevelopment Group Inc., Troy, NH, to provide a loan in the amount of $600,000 for remediation of environmental contamination. 100% Federal 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 $5,325.79 to a total of three Licensed Plus child care programs throughout the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

Division of Child Support Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with SymbioSys Solutions Inc., Nashua, NH for a NECSES Replacement Feasibility Study Analysis in an amount not to exceed $408,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 66% Federal, 34% Other Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to grant access point through the Controlled Access Right of Way of NH Route 10A located in the City of Nashua to Jeffrey M. Hirsch for $51,100. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend an agreement with The Louis Berger Group Incorporated, Manchester, NH and East Orange, NJ, (previously approved by G&C on 2-17-99, item #98), by reapportioning the distribution of specific contract funds in order to add the services of an additional subconsultant to contract for the final design for the Keene Bypass project in the City of Keene and Town of Swanzey, and extending the completion date from September 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

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

Jacqueline R. Kahle of Wilton, NH to the NH State Council on the Arts and
Marilyn T. Mahoney of Goffstown, NH to the State Commission on the Status of Women.

October 11, 2006 Meeting

Attorney General

Authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $112,749, from the Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services, entitled Children's Justice Act Grant, to be utilized to improve the criminal justice's response in the handling of actual or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect in the State. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to conduct multidisciplinary training for professionals from around the state entitled "Reactive Attachment Disorder" to be held on November 15, 2006 at the Holiday Inn, Concord, NH, at a cost not to exceed $9,497.20. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees for the training above in the amount of $35 from each of an estimated 150 participants for a total not to exceed $5,250 to help defray the costs of this training facility expenses. (3)Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Holiday Inn in an amount not to exceed $6,697.20. Of this amount, $5,250 has already been requested to expend above, the rest is for necessary facilities and food services. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2007. 45% Federal, 55% Agency Income Funds.

I mention this contract because, although not a huge amount of money, there were no competitive bids sought in the city where the agency decided to hold the conference. Competitive bids were sought in another community, came in lower, yet the agency chose the higher bid. The Council, with my vote and the votes of two other councilors, rejected this contract. It's working!

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend $350,028 in federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency under the Troy Mills Landfill Cooperative Agreement for support and environmental monitoring at the Troy Mills Landfill Superfund Site, Troy, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. Fiscal Committee approved. The Troy Mills Landfill Superfund site in Troy is on the National Priorities List, and the EPA and the Department will cooperate in the remediation and environmental monitoring efforts.

Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Peterborough, NH, to complete the Contoocook River Urban Stormwater Improvements and Low Impact Development Demonstration Project in the amount of $104,990. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds. The DES Watershed Assistance Section focuses on the reduction of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. NPS pollution occurs when rainfall, snowmelt, or irrigation water runs over land or through the ground, transporting materials which are then deposited into rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, or introduced into the groundwater. Pollutants can include chemicals, sediments, nutrients, and toxics. These materials can have harmful effects on drinking water supplies, recreation, fisheries and wildlife.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-28-04, item #59, amended on 5-18-05, item #47, amended on 6-21-06, item #112, amended on 8-9-06, item #46), to provide technical support and environmental monitoring at the Troy Mills Landfill Superfund Site, Troy, NH, by increasing the amount by $138,000 from $458,140 to $596,140. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Moore to the Point Revocable Trust's request to dredge from lakebed and excavate shoreline to construct a dug in boathouse; reset boulders on the existing breakwater, and install bumper piles adjacent to the walkway to the dock on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton. With the support of another Councilor, this permit was denied. These Dug-in boathouses cause damage to the shoreline. The boathouse is built on land and then dredged so that there is access from the water. We have outlawed boathouses in this state for years and this is an attempt to get around this law.

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to amend contract language pursuant to the sale of real property by Community Mental Health Center contractors and Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH in the accompanying schedule of contracts that provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

Division of Public Health Services

This contract affects Monadnock Family Services in Keene, Community Council in Nashua and Harbor Homes, also in Nashua.

Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics to enter into an agreement with The Uriah Group, Falls Church, VA, to design, conduct and evaluate a one-day tabletop exercise of State food defense response plans in NH in an amount totaling $29,783. Effective October 11, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through August 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. The purpose of this exercise is to test the capacity and coordinating capabilities of the Department of Public Health Services, other local, state and federal agencies and food service industry in responding to an event that begins as what is presumed to be an infectious disease outbreak but will then be identified as a deliberate chemical contamination of a food source such as a dairy product, juice or produce item.

Developmental Disabilities Council

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Developmental Services, Keene, NH, to provide presentations to civic and business organizations on the employment of people with disabilities in the amount of $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

NH Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $6,000 grant to Rivier College, Nashua, NH, 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, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to grant the community applicants as detailed in letter dated September 28, 2006, a total of $45,434.95 for Hazardous Materials Planning. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. The Keene Fire Department will receive a grant.

Authorized to amend a contract with Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #170), for certain transportation related planning activities, by increasing the amount by $18,400 from $297,000 to $315,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, to develop a Regional Safety Plan for the Nashua Regional Planning Commission region in the amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. The general trend in fatal accidents in New England has been rising in the last decade. The Nashua Regional Planning Commission believes that the Regional Safety Plan could assist the region in identifying key intersections and roads that may require future safety improvements.

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

Richard M. Monahon, Jr. of Peterborough, NH to the Board of Architects

Lance dePlante, of New Ipswich, NH to the Emergency Shelter and Homeless Coordination Commission

H. Charles Royce of Jaffrey, NH to the NH Land and Community Heritage Authority

Attn. Honey Hastings, of Temple, NH to the Marital Mediator Certification Board

Deborah Ann Robinson of Merrimack, NH to the Recreational Therapy Governing Board.

September 27, 2006 Meeting

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 $1,309,572. Effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

Design and Construction for engineering services provided, increasing the engineering fees from $40,000 to $45,000, bringing the total contract from $1,104,214 to $1,109,214.

Department of Environmental Services

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

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, for AIP-21 to reconstruct a general aviation ramp at the Dillant Hopkins Airport (Keene) in the amount of $803,590. Effective upon G&C approval. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.

Late Item Agenda

Department of Transportation

Authorized to increase the contract amount with Brox Industries, Inc., Dracut, MA by $300,000.00 from $1,918,135.00 to $2,218,135.00 for roadway surfacing of the Central Turnpike in Nashua, Merrimack, and Hooksett through October 6, 2006. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized to contract with Janitech, Inc., Nashua, NH, for janitorial services at the Health and Human Services Building, Concord, NH. in an amount not to exceed $545,712.00. 100% Rental Income.

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

Amelie Gooding of Keene, NH to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Commission and Charles Leutzinger, of Wilton, NH to the State Radiation Advisory Committee.

September 13, 2006 Meeting

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of the Arts to award two Organizational Support Grants totaling $11,300 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 28, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. The grant will specifically support the work of experienced choreographers who will work directly with the elementary and middle school children in nine Monadnock Region Schools to develop the program that will be performed for the "Event of the Year" in Keene.

Authorized Division of the Arts to grant FY 2007 Individual Artist Fellowship Awards totaling $30,000 to the artists as detailed in letter dated August 25, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Amy Jenkins, from Peterborough, received an individual Artist Fellowship Award of $5,000.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award one year Operating Grants totaling $58,795 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated August 25, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds. The Peterborough Players received a one year Operating Grant for $14,000.

Liquor Commission

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

Department of Resources And Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation from Keene State College Golden Circle Alumni in the amount of $10 for use of electricity at Wadleigh State Park.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a contract with Eastern Pipe Service Inc., Merrimack, NH, for remote videotape inspection services of interiors of pipes at ten flood control dams in an amount not to exceed $12,450. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Office 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, 2006 through June 30, 2007. 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 $714,780. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 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 $86,390. Effective retroactive to April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Christa Mcauliffe Planetarium

Authorized to enter into a contract with SkySkan, Nashua, NH, to vacuum, clean and repaint the Planetarium theater's 40-foot dome with non-bridging paint in an amount not to exceed $7,995. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Fire Standards, Training & Emergency Medical Services to pay $496.47 from State Fiscal Year 2007 funds to Bot-L-Gas Inc., Nashua, NH, for propane gas used as part of a training exercise on April 13, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Fire & EMS Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into a Municipal Agreement with the Town of Peterborough, NH, to construct a section of a multi-use recreational trail that was requested by the Town to be included in the Department's project for the reconstruction of US 202 in the Town of Peterborough. Effective upon G&C approval through November 1, 2006.

Authorized Bureau of Bridge Design to amend an agreement with The Louis Berger Group, Incorporated, Manchester, NH (previously approved by G&C on 2-7-01, item #181), for additional preliminary design for replacement of the bridges carrying NH Route 119 over the Connecticut River between Hinsdale, NH and Brattleboro, VT, by increasing the amount by $56,892.62 from $524,722.34 to $581,614.96, and by extending the complete date from September 29, 2006 to June 30, 2008.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, (previously approved by G&C on 4-19-06, item #118B), for roadway resurfacing of 9.5 miles of the Central Turnpike in Nashua, Merrimack, and Hooksett, by increasing the amount by $80,000 from $1,838,135 to $1,918,135, and by extending the completion date from August 31, 2006 to September 29, 2006. 100% State Highway Funds.

#154 Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend an agreement with Clough Harbour & Associates, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-21-01, item #323), for additional final design for the expansion of the Spaulding Turnpike from Exit 11 to Exit 16 in the City of Rochester, by increasing the amount by $159,060.15 from $6,505,596.80 to $6,664,656.95, and by extending the completion date from August 27, 2006 to August 27, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Nashua Airport Authority, for AIP-27 to purchase snow removal equipment in the amount of $263,250. Effective upon G&C approval. 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

Carol R. Droznick of Nashua, NH to the Dropout Prevention and Dropout Recovery Oversight Council; Paul A. Szoc of Keene, NH to the Enhanced 911 Commission and Thomas A. Maffee of Nashua, NH to the Police Commission.

August 23, 2006 Meeting

The Governor usually gives Volunteer awards at the beginning of each meeting. This meeting, the Volunteer Award went to Spencer Brookes of Wilton.

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 Chittenden Bank and UltraSource, Inc. in Hollis, 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.

Attorney General

Authorized to reappoint Anne M. Edwards as an Assistant Attorney General for a five-year term effective August 31, 2006 through August 31, 2011. Ms. Edwards is a resident of Milford, New Hampshire.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the City of Nashua, NH, for the closure of the City of Nashua's Roussel-Gardner Park Landfill in an amount not to exceed $395,127.74. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. This grant is part of an unlined landfill closure grant program that provides a 20% contribution to aid municipalities in closing their landfills. Eligible costs consist of engineering design and construction elements. The state will reimburse Nashua for 20% of the eligible costs incurred during the closure of the landfill plus a proportionate share of interest on any borrowing.

Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the City of Nashua, NH, for the closure of the City of Nashua's Old Landfill in an amount not to exceed $121,455.40. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. See explanation on item prior to this one.

Authorized to enter into a grant in aid agreement with the Town of New Ipswich, NH, for the closure of the Town of New Ipswich's Unlined Municipal Landfill in an amount not to exceed $239,144.92. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. See prior explanation.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized to grant the pandemic preparedness funds to the associated All Hazards Regions Planning Groups, as detailed in letter dated August 2, 2006, in the amount of $247,413. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. The Cheshire Medical Center will receive $47,007 for pandemic preparedness.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC - Manchester to retroactively enter into an agreement with Outdoor Maintenance Services, Goffstown, NH, for the purpose of providing lawn mowing and landscaping services in the amount of $7,980. Effective July 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006. 47% General, 54% Other Funds.

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

Erin K. Almeda, of Nashua, NH to the Health Services Planning and Review Board and Kristina Genovese, of East Swanzey, NH to the Pharmacy Board.

August 9, 2006 Meeting

Liquor Commission

Authorized to enter into a uniform lease agreement with Unifirst Corporation, Nashua, NH, for the sole purpose of providing uniforms for Liquor Commission Store employees in the amount of $126,017.81. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Fish and Game Department

Authorized to enter into a contract for cleaning services with William Puls d/b/a Deyo's Cleaning Service, West Brattleboro, VT, for professional cleaning services at the Region 4 Office in Keene in the amount of $5,460. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008 with an option to renew for an additional two-year period upon G&C approval. 100% Fish and Game Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants as detailed in letter dated July 19, 2006, in an aggregate amount of $542,993 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. The town of Amherst received $122,321 for Baboosic Lake Wastewater inprovements, Phase 1.

#43 Authorized to amend an existing landfill closure grant, with the Town of Merrimack, NH, to increase the eligible amount of the grant by $317,244.19 from $521,040.87 to $838,285.06. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. The additional grant funds being requested are part of an unlined landfill closure grant program that provides a 20% contribution to aid municipalities in closing their unlined landfills. Eligible costs consist of hydrological investigation, engineering design and construction elements. The state will reimburse the Town of Merrimack for 20% of the eligible costs incurred during the landfill closure.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southern NH Services, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #311), to continue to provide employment and training services, to add the development of community work experience program host sites, and to expand job club services in support of the NH Employment Program, by increasing the amount by $1,694,032.36 from $2,113,603.10 to $3,807,635.46. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. This item was tabled by a 5-0 vote. There are many questions about the way the Agency went about granting this contract. There were no competitive bids allowed even though vendors are currently providing excellent services. I hope we will be able to work this out before the next Counciol meeting, so we can move ahead providing these necessary services for the next year.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to award twenty-seven child care infant toddler equipment stipends in the amount of $4,000 per recipient from licensed child care centers and three child care infant toddler equipment stipends in the amount of $1,500 per recipient from family/family group care programs for a total of $112,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC - Nashua to amend a contract with Schiavi Leasing Corporation, Oxford, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #142, amended on 12-21-05, item #93), for the purpose leasing a third modular building containing two classrooms, for an additional amount of $74,016, a new total of $222,048. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2010. 36% General, 64% Other Funds. There was, for all intents and purposes, no ability for competitors to bid on this contract. I voted against it and urged my fellow Councilors to jo;in me in this vote. Councilor Wieczorek joined me in this negative vote. We needed one more vote to send this item back to get competitive bids. Too bad.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend an agreement with McFarland-Johnson Incorporated, Concord, NH (previously approved by G&C on 11-13-02, item #171), for additional final design for the Manchester Airport Access Road in the Towns of Bedford, Londonderry and Merrimack and the City of Manchester, by increasing the amount by $242,954.75 from $7,067,923.25 to $7,310,878. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

Authorized the Commissioner's Office to amend a contract with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #167), for certain transportation related planning activities, by increasing the amount by $287,705 from $885,880 to $1,173,585. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. (2) Further Authorized to enter into this contract amendment with the Nashua Regional Planning to expand the scope of the project to include smart growth planning, a regional plan update, and transit planning associated with the Lowell Commuter Rail Extension Project. 80% Federal, 20% Highway and Local Funds.

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

R. Gordon Leedy, Jr. of Amherst, NH to the Board of Landscape Architects and Brian W. Morrissey of Nashua, NH to the New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees.

I've included a news article the appeared in the Keene Sentinel after our meeting. You may find it interesting.

July 19, 2006 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Black Grant program to enter into an agreement with the Town of Troy, PO Box 249, Troy, NH in the amount of $337,500 for the purpose of replacing the existing municipal surface water supply with a new bedrock well and water storage tank, beginning from the date of the G&C approval until June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene, Washington Street, Keene, NH , in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of supporting infrastructure improvements to a vacant downtown property, known as the Railroad Yard, beginning from the date of G&C approval until June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a contract with Southern New Hampshire Services, Manchester, NH in the amount of $54,590.00 as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds. Authorized to enter into a contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH in the amount of $32,629.00 as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with The New York State Weatherization Directors Association, Inc., Guilderland, NY in the amount of $47,000.00 for regional Weatherization training to be held August 1, 2 and 3, 2006 in Nashua, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds. The Federal Department of Energy had already selected the contractor to organize the training, and was asking the state Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) to manage the project.

Office of the Adjutant General's Department

Authorized request to exercise the first contract renewal option with JWC Enterprises d/b/a Chemserve of Milford, NH in the amount of $17,188.17 for hazardous waste & environmental testing at NH Army National Guard facilities. Effective from date of G&C approval to June 30, 2007. (The original contract was approved on May 19, 2004, item #5.) 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to retroactively enter into a nine-month hold over amendment with the Town of Goffstown, 16 Main St., Goffstown, NH for office and courtroom space at 16 Main St., Goffstown, NH to commence on July 1, 2006 and expire no later than March 31,2007, for a total not to exceed $25,737.21. The town of Goffstown would like to the Court to move out, but a viable new location has not been found yet.

Attorney General

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,610 from the National Consumers League, from the period of G&C approval until May 1, 2007, to be used to educate older people about telemarketing fraud.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to enter into a contract in the amount of $26,310.50 with James Hamilton, DDS, for the provision of clinical dental services as a Staff Dentist for the NH Department of Corrections beginning upon approval by G&C through June 30, 2007. This contract has (2) options to renew. Each option is for an additional period of up to one (1) year and at an annual increase of no more than 3% subject to approval by G&C. 100% General Funds. Dr. Hamilton is a Milford dentist.

Liquor Commission

Authorized to accept the donated equipment and services in the amount of $9,060.00 from the Whelen Engineering Company, Inc., 99 Ceda Road, Charlestown, NH. This money will be used to equip the new "Gator Car" and the golf cart used by the Bureau of Enforcement for alcohol awareness programs.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Trails Bureau to award a grant to the OHRV clubs as designated in the letter dated July 19, 2006 in the amount of $1,577,077.99 for Grant-in-Aid Trail Management and Equipment Contracts for the grant period of G&C approval through January 1, 2007. 100% Other Funds. The Brookline Ice Breakers, the Keene Sno-Riders SMC, the Pisgah Mountain Trailriders, and the Wilton-Lyndeborough Winter Wanderers will each receive grants.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Development Section to grant the list of pandemic preparedness funds as indicated in letter of May 31, 2006, to the associated Regional Pandemic Flu Planning Groups in the amount of $415,572. For the period from July 1, 2006 or the date of G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Although some communities have done some planning for emergencies, this grant is to include all the towns and cities in regional pandemic preparedness.

New Hampshire Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC-Claremont to retroactively enter into an agreement with Monadnock Disposal Service, Inc, 12 River Street, Jaffrey, NH in the amount of $3,780.00, for the purpose of providing trash pickup service at 310 Marlboro St., Keene, NH from January 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009 pending legislative approval of the next biennium budget. 52% Other Funds, 48% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Bureau of Emergency Management to enter into a one-year, sole source contract with the NH Association of Broadcasters in an amount not to exceed $66,000. Effective with the approval of G&C through March 31, 2007. The purpose of the contract is to purchase airtime for, and produce, radio and television Non-Commercial Sustaining Announcements on emergency management programs, projects and public information on emergency preparedness. 35% Utilities Fund, 54% Fire & EMS Funds, 11% Other Funds.

Authorized the Commissioner, Department of Safety "to reorganize the Homeland Security and Emergency Management activities of the Department of Safety by transferring the responsibility, duties and authority for supervision of emergency management from the Division of Emergency Services, Communication, and Management to the Director Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and transferring the Bureau of Emergency Management from the Division of Emergency Services, Communications, and Management to the Office of the Commissioner under the supervision of the Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management." The effective date of this legislation is July 1, 2006. The Executive Council unanimously confirmed Chief Christopher Pope, Fire Chief in Concord, as the Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at out July 19th meeting.

Authorized in response to a legislative directive, the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a 5-year agreement with Consumer Safety Technology, Inc., 10520 Hickman Road, Des Moines, Iowa, to implement, provide, maintain and support the statewide Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program. All fees and payments are due and payable to Consumer Safety Technology, Inc., from the individuals that are required to participate in the program. Effective upon the date of G&C approve for a period of 5 years with provisions for 1 additional 2- year extension, subject to approval by G&C.

Authorized the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a five-year agreement with Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc., Durango, CO to implement, provide, maintain and support the statewide Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program. All fees and payments are due and payable to Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc. from the individuals that are required to participate in the program. Effective upon the date of G&C approve for a period of 5 years with provisions for 1 additional 2-year extension, subject to approval by G&C.

The prior two contracts are for those citizens convicted of DWI by the courts and mandated to install a device in their cars to monitor alcohol levels through analysis of breath. The cars do not start if alcohol is detected.

The legislature passed this bill 5 years ago (I voted for it when I was a Senator!) and it took this long to get it contracted and approved. But is a good thing, I believe, and will make us a little bit safer.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into a contract with Nicom Coatings Corp., Barre, VT on the basis of low bid for $239,000.00 for crack sealing work at the various locations throughout the State, from the date of G&C approval through October 13, 2006. Work will be done on Route 101 in Wilton and Milford.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Cityside Management Corporation of Merrimack, NH in the amount of $400,000 for the management of properties throughout the state retroactive to October 23, 2005 through May 31, 2010. Effective from the date of G&C approval. (Further Authorized to provide funds to Cityside Management Corporation in the amount of $80,000 to fund the maintenance and management checking accounts used in the management of the properties. Effective form the date of G&C approval through May 31, 2010. 10% Highway Funds.

Authorized the Commissioner or her designee to pay Small Claims submitted for the period of July, 2006 to September, 2006. During a DOT Maintenance Operation, the Water System Pipes in Fitzwilliam were damaged.

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

Matthew R. LeClair, Mason, NH to the Agricultural Advisory Board
Mary Ann Meliziz-Golja, Nashua, NH to the Juvenile Parole Board
Anne Cruess, Amherst, NH to the Board of Landscape Architects
Robert S. Phillips, New Boston, NH to the Water Council

Thank you to these individuals for volunteering their time and talent to New Hampshire.

June 21, 2006 Meeting

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 Keene Affordable Housing 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 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 $24,195. Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $6,048 to immediately begin work for the first quarter of FY 2007. 100% General Funds.

Office of Information Technology

Authorized to accept a gift of services from Microsoft Inc., Redmond, WA, valued at $25,200. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Nashua, NH for technical training associated with the above gift for support of the Department of Safety's migration from Novell to Microsoft network operating systems. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

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 mold remediation and restoration for North Hall, NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH, for a total not to exceed $174,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 25, 2006.

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 $25,492. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of the Arts to award a Mini Grant in the amount of $550 to Keene State College, Keene, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 8, 2006, in the amount of $189,052 from the FFY 2005 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. The Keene Police Department will receive a grant for $32,446. (2)Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 8, 2006, totaling $555,107, from the FFY 2004 Byrne Formula Grant Program which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Effective July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. The Nashua Police Department will receive a grant for $40,175. (3)Further Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the Nashua Police Department in the amount of $30,000 from the FFY 2003 Byrne Formula Grant Program which provides funding for programs to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Effective July 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to enter into a contract with Elizabeth A. Jones, DDS, Mont Vernon, NH, for the provision of clinical dental services as a Staff Dentist for the NH Department of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 with two options to renew for an additional period of up to one year and at an annual increase of no more than 3%. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (previously approved by G&C on 12-1-04, item #54, amended on 6-7-06, item #81), for the NH Clean School Bus Initiative grant, by extending the completion date from September 17, 2006 to September 17, 2007. (2) Further Authorized to amend a contract with First Student Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-20-05, item #51), for additional time for installation of pollution control equipment on school buses in the Nashua School District, by extending the end date from June 30, 2006 to September 17, 2007. (3)Further Authorized to amend a grant with the Manchester Transit Authority, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-20-05, item #51), for additional time for installation of pollution control equipment on school buses in the Manchester School District, by extending the end date from June 30, 2006 to September 17, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Alternate Transit Advertising Inc., Greenland, NH, to produce, install and remove advertising back wraps on buses in the major transit market areas in the amount of $19,700. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a grant 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 $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Baboosic Lake Association, Merrimack, NH, to complete the Baboosic Lake Storm water Management Project in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with St. Joseph Community Services Inc., Merrimack, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #231, amended on 3-22-06, item #81), to provide Home Delivered Meals, by increasing the amount by $2,405 from $3,135,220.98 to $3,137,625.98. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 86% Federal, 14% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua, Inc., to provide outreach and awareness of personal care services through group informational sessions targeted to adults with disabilities and to the service provider community in an amount not to exceed $37,424. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Area Agency of Greater Nashua, Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide developmental and acquired disorder services in an amount not to exceed $808,077. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. 49% Federal, 51% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide developmental and acquired disorder services in an amount not to exceed $274,957. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. 100% General Funds.

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation 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 $20,000. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds. Service will be provided to approximately 175 individuals.

Department of Education

Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, for basic math and reading instruction for NH Employment Program clients to the students from southern Hillsborough county in the amount of $82,842. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH 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 in the amount of $522,911. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control. 60% Federal, 40% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, NH, to develop materials which provide guidance to the NH Transition to Teaching grant Project ACROSS participants and other educators in developing and implementing their professional development plans in an amount not to exceed $28,968.72. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2006. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a contract with B&D Cleaning of Nashua, NH for cleaning Troop B located in Milford in the amount of $18,848.99. Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua, NH for the engineering and construction of mitigation associated with the widening of the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua, NH in the amount of $200,000. Effective from Notice to Proceed, upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Turnpike Funds. This property is adjacent to the Salmon Brook. The banks will be restored and a City park will be constructed on the site. The Department of Transportation will transfer this property to the City after the site has been restored to an environmentally and physically safe condition. The City of Nashua has agreed to provide, through actual funding or City forces, the remainder of the funds required to complete the mitigation and park to a level beyond the "safe condition."

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 3.2 acre parcel of State owned land located in the Town of Greenville to Nancy S. Brooks for $72,600. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Cherokee Construction Co., Inc., Goffstown, NH, for the demolition of multiple buildings on Manchester Airport property on the basis of a low bid of $269,810. Effective upon G&C approval through September 1, 2006. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

Late Item Agenda

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized the Bureau of Behavioral Health to enter into an agreement with Therese Charest, Nashua, NH, to provide representative payee services in an amount not to exceed $4,800.00. 100% General Funds

Department of Environmental Services

Authorization to expend an amount not to exceed $5,000 from the Dam Maintenance Fund for the emergency repair of Soughean Site 14 Dam in New Ipswich. 100% Other Funds

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
William E. Roberts, Hinsdale, NH to the Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission and Katherine E.L. Chambers, Milford, NH to the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank.

June 7, 2006 Meeting

I want to comment briefly about a matter the Council dealt with at the meeting this past Wednesday. There was an item on the agenda to pay for the continuation of a contract for the Community Technical College System. It was an $850,000 contract to fix the financial aid mess at the College System. The contract was to be funded with 58% tuition money and 42% general funding. I objected to this funding and made a motion to exclude tuition from the funding of this contract. My thinking was that the student's tuition money should not be used to fix a mismanagement problem that has been going on for years and reached a crisis duing the last year. The motion passed with the support of three other Councilors. I will be keeping an eye on this financial aid mismanagement and hope that our legislators look into it. The Attorney General has an ongoing investigation as well.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a lease renewal with the City of Keene, NH, for space in City Hall for a total amount not to exceed $99,406.34. Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008 with an option to extend for an additional year.

Employment Security

Authorized to enter into a contract with Economy Plumbing & Heating d/b/a Controtech Temperature Controls, Keene, NH to provide HVAC maintenance and repair services at NHES's offices statewide in the amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

NH Fish And Game Department

Authorized to enter into Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Law Enforcement contracts with the NH Police Departments as listed in letter dated May 10, 2006 in an aggregate total of $274,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Merrimack and Rindge will receive contracts to assist with the enforcement of the OHRV laws.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award a Household Hazardous Waste grant to the City of Keene totaling $11,198 for the purpose of conducting household hazardous waste collection project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $147,394 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.The town of Milford will receive a $121,585 grant for a Compost Area Cover.

Authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed to release and extinguish a portion of a DES-held construction easement on land of George and Susan Thome in Lyndeborough, NH. (2) Further Authorized to accept from the Thomes the sum of $1,100 as compensation for this easement to be relinquished. The full construction easement is no longer needed by the Department of Environmental Services.

Department of Health And Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition & Health Promotion Section to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-21-03, item #65, amended on 5-4-05, item #97), to provide supplemental nutrition and related health services to low-income families and seniors, by increasing the amount by $200,615 from $1,358,852 to $1,559,467. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Service, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Section, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program to enter into an agreement with The Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH, to support local community coalition capacity focused on tobacco prevention and control initiatives in an amount not to exceed $63,000. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008 with potential for a one year amendment. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Department Section to amend an agreement with the Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-28-04, Late Item #E), to provide regional public health system improvements, including planning for public health emergencies, by increasing the amount by $75,000 from $150,000 to $225,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention and Control Program to amend an agreement with JSI Research and Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #102), to provide evidence-based telephonic smoking cessation counseling services, by increasing the amount by $300,000 from $400,000 to $700,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Crispin's House Inc., Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #273), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the amount by $26,251 from $26,251 to $52,502. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 20% Federal, 80% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol, and Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with Phoenix Houses of New England, Providence, RI (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #108, amended on 11-16-05, item #70), to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services, by increasing the amount by $1,254,824 from $1,493,057.39 to $2,747,881.39, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 59% Federal, 41% General Funds.

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

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 $20,000. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds. This program serves residents of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Lyndeborough, Merrimack, Milford, Mount Vernon, Nashua and Wilton in District 5.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-6-04, Item #D), to provide services to homeless individuals, by extending the end date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Effective June 21, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. This program serves residents in Fitzwilliam, Greenville, Hinsdale, Jaffrey, Keene, Lyndeborough, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Richmond, Rindge, Swazey, Temple, Troy, Wilton and Winchester in District 5.

Authorized to amend a contract with Nashua Pastoral Care Center Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #408), to provide services to homeless individuals by increasing the amount by $10,000 from $150,000 to $160,000. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Pilot Health LLC, Keene, NH, to provide fiscal intermediary services to facilitate BEAS staff training programs in an amount not to exceed $25,363. Effective Jun 7, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007 with the option to renew for a two year period upon G&C approval. 38% Federal, 62% General Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services in an amount not to exceed $77,517. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 47% Federal, 53% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Community Council of Nashua, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services in an amount not to exceed $422,807. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 11% Federal, 89% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Granite State Monarchs, Keene, NH, to provide peer support services in an amount not to exceed $153,523. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007 with the option for renewal of an additional year upon G&C approval. (2)Further Authorized an advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. 68% Federal, 32% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to exercise its renewal option and grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #454, amended on 7-14-04, item #101, amended on 6-2-05, item #141), to provide classes in early childhood education, adult education, and parenting education to promote academic success for families in an amount not to exceed $132,000. Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized to amend a contract with CRA Inc., Alexandria, VA, (previously approved by G&C on 7-13-05, item #132B), to design, conduct and evaluate a series of exercises focusing on the State's Pandemic Influenza Plan, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to grant bioterrorism preparedness funds to the associated Regional Hazardous Materials Response Teams as detailed in letter dated May 3, 2006, in the amount of $75,000. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007.

The Souhegan Mutual Aid District and the Keene Fire Hazmat will receive grants of $9,375.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company Inc., Dunbarton, NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pumps on the property of Mitzi Corneau, Hill, NH, in the amount of $23,880. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 100% Highway Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance (Well Section) to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company Inc., Dunbarton, NH, for the construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of Michael Bourgeois, Meredith, NH, in the amount of $23,430. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 100% Highway Funds.

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

Gregory A. Heyn of Milford, NH, Assessing Standards Board and

William J. Farrell, Nashua, NH, Postsecondary Education Commission.

May 17, 2006 Meeting

Adjutant General Kenneth Clark addressed the Executive Council this morning. A total of 650 NH National Guard members were deployed to assist in the flooding emergency.

FEMA representatives will be in the state on Friday, May 19, 2006 to assess the flood damage caused by the recent rains. Individuals should report damage by calling the following number: 1-800-458-2407

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 to Allen & Mathewson Energy Corporation in Rindge, 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.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-17-03, item #19, amended on 5-4-05, item #2), to help municipalities solve development problems, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

Office Of Energy And Planning

Authorized to amend a contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #11, amended on 12-21-05, item #11, amended on 1-26-06, item #2, amended on 3-8-06, Late Item #C), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the contract amount by $232,072 from $2,640,383 to $2,872,455. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

This contract amendment will provide needed support for eligible New Hampshire residents, especially the working poor, elderly and disabled citizens in need of assistance to help pay for heating costs this winter season.

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 $192,886. Effective April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $33,846 of the contract above. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to accept donations for the period January - March, 2006 with a total value of $14,255.11.

The Rotary Club of Nashua donated $810.00 in Children's books to the Women's Prison in Goffstown.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Wilton Water Commission, Wilton, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, in the amount of $10,200. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

The Wilton Water Commission will use its funds to construct a storage shed to contain spill response materials to better protect the Town's drinking water supply in case of a spill due to the wells close proximity to a major roadway.

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Medical Services

Authorized Special Medical Services Section to amend an agreement with Joseph Fish, Ph.D., Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-15-04, Late Item #G, amended on 7-13-05, item #97), to provide psychology services to children with special health care needs and their families served by Special Medical Services, by increasing the price by $55,653 from $105,871 to $161,524, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 32% Federal, 68% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with SAU #41, Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District, Hollis, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #276), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $14,500 from $28,800 to $43,300, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds.

Among youth, New Hampshire ranks at or above the national average for alcohol and other drug use. Hollis-Brookline was selected for this project through a competitive bid process

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with City of Keene Youth Services Department, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-05, item #49), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $52,000 from $52,000 to $104,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 35% Federal, 65% General Funds.

See comments in contract above this one.

Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $813,384 from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support pandemic preparedness planning at the state and regional level. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R.S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-23-04, item #359, amended on 5-18-05, item #87), for additional work associated with the roadway construction on NH 9 in Keene, and roadway construction on NH 10 in Swanzey, by increasing the amount by $277,000 from $7,839,638.95 to $8,116,638.95.

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

Gerard D. Perron, New Boston, NH for the State Apprenticeship Council
Dwight R. Valdez, Amherst, NH for the Board of Hearing Care Providers
Thomas A. Peragallo, Rindge, NH for the Board of Natural Scientists
Karen L. Baranowski, Nashua, NH for the Board of Nursing

May 3, 2006 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for renovations to Representatives Hall, in the State House, for an amount not to exceed $299,136. Effective upon G&C approval through October 20, 2006.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a contract with TDS Printing Inc., Nashua, NH, for graphic design and printing of a State of the Environment Report, in the amount of $20,203. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $2,389,790 for water pollution control projects as detailed in letter dated April 12, 2006. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

The town of Jaffrey was awarded a $623,341 grant to upgrade the Hadley Road Punp Station.

#34 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Town of Peterborough, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, in the amount of $14,340. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

The town of Peterborough will use its funds to implement recommendations for improvement in the Northern Aquifer which were identified in a 2003 Drinking Water Protection Program report. The Northern Aquifer contains four out of five drinking water supply wells for the town. The recommendations include the development of a septic system management plan and distribution of drinking water protection educational materials.

Department of Health and Human Services

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 $43,200. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008 with the option to renew for an additional two years pending availability of funding, the agreement of the parties and G&C approval. 68% General, 28% Federal, 4% Other Funds.

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

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 $42,500. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend an existing 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), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $24,605 from $491,246.52 to $515,851.52. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 86% Federal, 14% General Funds.

There has been and increase in the number of people who need Homemaker services. These services allow incapacitated adults to maintain maximum independence and dignity.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized the Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #118), to provide substance abuse treatment services, by increasing the amount by $487,830 from $487,830 to $975,660, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 34% Federal, 57% General, 9% Other Funds.

Authorized the Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #111), to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services, by increasing the amount by $401,619 from $401,619 to $803,238, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 76% Federal, 24% General Funds.

Authorized the Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Section to amend an agreement with Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #308C), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the amount by $30,000 from $30,000 to $60,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized the Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole source $16,605 agreement with Economy Plumbing and Heating Inc., d/b/a Controtech of Keene, NH, to provide annual inspection and maintenance service on the boilers at the Fire Academy. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Fire and EMS Funds.

This contract is sole source because the software that controls the boilers is proprietary in nature; Controtech is the only one that can maintain it without losing the warranty.

Authorized the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a retroactive contract renewal with SAU #26 for the Merrimack School District in Merrimack, NH, to provide parking area space and classroom area for the Motorcycle Rider Training Program for an amount not to exceed $22,000. Effective April 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. 100% Motorcycle Rider Training Program.

I voted against this contract. I am in favor of motorcycle training, that's for sure. However, this contract was retroactive and sole source, even though it doesn't say sole source. That means that the Agency didn't bother to get it to the Council in a timely manner. And, the Agency didn't put the contract out so that others might have a chance to bid. The idea that "we have always done it this way" is not a reason to continue. This is not a huge contract in terms of money, but I think other facilities should have the opportunity to bid if they can meet the specifications.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch:

Mr. David Lendry of New Boston, NH to serve on the Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Commission.

Your name could appear here if you are interested in joining a Board or Commission.

April 19, 2006 Meeting

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 $31,419. Effective May 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006. (2)Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $6,284 of the contract amount. 100% Federal Funds.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to amend an agreement with the City of Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-10-04, item #4, amended on 5-3-05, item #3), to help municipalities solve development problems, by extending the end date from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the Town of Troy in the amount of $1,550,000 to finance wastewater system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to award grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated April 6, 2006, for purposes of used oil collection. Effective upon G&C approval through April 19, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Office of Business Operations

Authorized to enter into an option agreement with Janitech, Inc., Nashua, NH, for janitorial services for the Department's Thayer Building, Concord, NH, in the amount of $62,304. Effective May 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through April 30, 2008. 42% Federal, 58% General Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to award thirty-five Senior Wellness Grants as detailed in letter dated March 17, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $2,500 per grant and $59,961 in total. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

#74 Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to amend an agreement with The Youth Council, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-2-05, item #109), to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services, by increasing the amount by $256,684 from $256,684 to $513,368, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 41% Federal, 59% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Scott Whippie, sole proprietor of Keene, NH, to provide home modifications to a client's residence in an amount not to exceed $17,560. (2) Further Authorized to withhold 10% of the contract price until satisfactory completion of all contract requirements. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $1,000 grant to Keene State College for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time and 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 Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a retroactive contract with B&D Cleaning, Nashua, NH, to clean Troop A in Epping, in the amount not to exceed $23,877.45. Effective April 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to accept and place on file the Turnpike System Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Brox Industries Inc., Dracut, MA, for roadway resurfacing of 9.5 miles of the Central Turnpike in the cities of Nashua, Merrimack, and Hooksett, on the basis of a low bid of $1,838,135. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2006

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

Mr. Fred S. Parker of Keene, NH to the Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission.

April 5, 2006 Meeting

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized the Division of Arts to purchase artwork totaling $13,000 from the artists as detailed in letter dated March 22, 2006. 100% General (Art) Funds. Jon Brooks from New Boston is one of the two artists. He has created an Angel Dog Table using locally harvested soft maple for the legs and a black walnut tabletop.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to approve a loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, to finance the upgrade of the Town's Wastewater Treatment Facility in the amount of $1,307,154.34. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated February 17, 2006, for the purpose of conducting household hazardous waste collection projects totaling $42,816.08. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Other Funds. The Nashua Regional Planning Commission is a recipient of a $15,000 grant to conduct hazardous waste collections.

It is in the best interest of protecting public health to ensure that household hazardous waste and unwanted hazardous products be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Disposal of household hazardous waste when done improperly may leach toxics into water supplies, rivers, ponds, and farmland endangering health and the environment.

Department of Transportation

Authorized the Bureau of Rail and Transit to pay the City of Nashua $240,000 to match Federal and City funds to construct a transit maintenance facility in Nashua. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Capital General Funds. This will allow the City to modernize its facilities and equipment. It will allow the City's transit system to move from a leased garage to a modern City-owned facility, thereby allowing the system to operate more effectively and continue to increase the ridership which Nashua has been experiencing.

Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with DeLucca Fence Company Inc., Methuen, MA for guardrail replacement and other incidental work along NH Route 101 west of the intersection with Optical Avenue in Keene, proceeding east to the intersection with NH Route 101A in Milford, on the basis of a low bid of $1,844,594.40. Effective upon G&C approval through June 22, 2007. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

Authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with East Coast Signals Inc., Deerfield, NH, for replacing the existing span wire signal system including new mast arms, control cabinet, fire preemption, pull boxes and conduit at the intersection of NH Route 10, NH Route 199 and Elm Street in Winchester on the basis of a low bid of $116,135. Effective upon G&C approval through November 17, 2006. 100% Highway Funds.

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

Merton S. Dyer of Peterborough, NH to the Board of Licensed Dietitians and Gail S. Merrill of Winchester, NH to the Volunteer NH Board of Directors.

March 22, 2006 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to enter into an agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, for the purpose of studying the potential for establishing a transitional shelter, in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to conduct a two-day training seminar for law enforcement personnel scheduled for April 6-7, 2006, and entitled "Drug Investigations & Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories Training" to be held at the Nashua Holiday Inn in Nashua, NH, at a cost not to exceed $6,186.88. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend Streetsweeper grant funds in the amount of $4,500 from the Office of the US Attorney for the District of NH, for a Drug Task Force training seminar. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Corrections

Authorized to enter into a contract with Neat NH Cleaning Service Inc., Auburn, NH, for the provision of cleaning services for the Division of Field Service's Nashua probation/parole district office, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $4,400. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2007 and has one option to renew this contract for one additional period of up to two years. 100% General Funds.

Department Of Health And Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to award six one-time-only seed grants of up to $5,000 each, to NH's Head Start programs for coordination and transition plan development activities. (2)Further Authorized to award six one-time-only seed grants of up to $3,000 each, to NH's Head Start programs for coordination activities. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #166), to provide Nutrition, Adult Group Day Care, and Adult In Home Care services, by increasing the reimbursement rate for this service and by increasing the contract amount by $38,160.21 from $3,343,712.94 to $3,381,873.15. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007. 76% Federal, 24% General Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #197), to provide Adult Group Day Care services, by increasing the reimbursement rate for this service and by decreasing the contract amount by $2,190 from $237,896 to $235,706. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Home Health and Hospice Care, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-05, item #174), to provide Adult In-Home Care services, by increasing the reimbursement rate for this service and by increasing the contract amount by $3,789.66 from $487,456.86 to $491,246.52. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007. 73% Federal, 27% General Funds.

Department Of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Cecile Carlton, Nashua, NH, Distinguished Educator, to provide technical assistance to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract with Christine Downing, Nashua, NH, Distinguished Educator, to provide technical assistance to schools and districts designated as in need of improvement in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $24,610 grant to Rivier College, Nashua, for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time and 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.

Late Item Agenda

A. Department Of Resources And Economic Development

Authorized the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a lease with the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Concord, NH, for Society property adjacent to Monadnock State Park for an annual payment equal to the gross proceeds from the collection of fees at the Old Toll Road trailhead in the previous fiscal year, less any costs directly related to collection from date of Governor and Council approval through February 1, 2021. 100% Other Funds.

The following individual from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to a State of New Hampshire Board or Commission.

John A. Maclean of Keene, NH to the Fire Standards and Training Commission

March 8, 2006 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized, under the provisions of the Community Development Block Grant Program, to enter into an agreement with the Town of Greenville, NH, for the purpose of conducting a study to make the Greenville Town Hall ADA compliant in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized under the provisions of the Community Development Block Grant Program to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene, NH for the purpose of conducting a study to determine whether it is feasible for Southwestern Community Services to purchase the Tilden School in Keene in the amount of $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Environmental Services

Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Milton Water District, Milton, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, in the amount of $15,000. (2) Further Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, in the amount of $10,053. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Health And Human Services

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation

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 $110,263. Effective retroactive to November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to provide quality child care awards in the amount of $141,887 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, 2006. 100% Federal Funds. Bright Horizons Family Solutions in Nashua, Children's World Learning Centers in Merrimack and Nashua, Rivier College Center in Nashua, Small World Learning Center in Nashua, Southwestern Community Services in Keene and The Launching Pad Child Learning Center in Nashua were given awards in District 5.

Department Of Safety

Authorized Bureau of Emergency Management and Southwestern Community Services for $10,000 for recovery activities associated with the October 2005 floods. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006.

Late Items:

Authorized to enter into a contract amendment with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH by increasing the contract amount by $549,807.00 from $2,090,576.00 to $2,640,383.00 for the Fuel Assistance Program upon approval of Governor and Council through September 30, 2006. 100% General Funds

Authorized to enter into a contract amendment with Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc., Manchester, NH, by increasing the contract amount by $1,567,727.00 from $5,852,537.00 to $7,420,264.00 for the Fuel Assistance Program upon approval of Governor and Council through September 30, 2006. 100% General Funds

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

Larry Hersh of Nashua, NH to serve on the Economic Development Matching Grants Program; Richard J. Campbell of New Boston, NH to serve on the State Lottery Commission; and Eileen B. Freedman of Nashua, NH to serve on the Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism.

February 22, 2006 Meeting

Office Of Energy And Planning

Authorized to retroactively amend the Weatherization Assistance Program contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-23-05, item #2), by increasing the contract of $170,869 by $1,680 to an amount not to exceed $172,549. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award an Organizational Support Project Planning grant in the amount of $5,400 to Keene State College, Keene. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Transportation

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

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

Leo D. Kelly of Goffstown, NH to the Compensation Appeals Board; Karen McCall of Nashua, NH to the Marital Mediator Certification Board; and Mariellen McKay of Nashua, NH to the Speech Language Pathology Governing Board.

February 8, 2006 Meeting

Department Of Environmental Services

Authorized to accept and expend $100,797.20 in Federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for emergency preparedness assistance to community water systems. (2)Further Authorized to award a Public Water System Emergency Interconnection grant to the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, to complete a project to better protect public water supplies against future potential terrorist attacks by conducting mutual aid studies, in the amount of $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to approve an Original Loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, to finance water system improvements in the amount of $1,452,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

Department Of Health And Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to accept and expend $158,770 of federal grant funds available from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Crown Linen Service, Nashua, NH, for the purpose of laundry/linen service in the amount of $15,950.70. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 41% General, 59% Other Funds.

Department Of Safety

Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Communications and Management, Bureau of Emergency Management to hold a workshop titled Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface on February 22 - 23, 2006 at The Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Keene, NH, for an amount not to exceed $5,160.18. (2)Further Authorized a contract with The Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Keene, NH, the low bidder, for a function room, meals, and rooms in the amount of $5,160.18. Effective through February 23, 2006.

Authorized Division of Emergency Services, Communications, and Management, Bureau of Emergency Management to accept and expend additional Emergency Assistance funds in the amount of $10,000,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, increasing the total available funding from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2007. Fiscal Committee approved.

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

Attorney Gregory T. Martin of Keene, NH to the Ballot Law Commission; Thomas R. Horgan of Amherst, NH and Walter R. Peterson of Peterborough, NH both to the New England Board of Higher Education.

January 30, 2006 Meeting

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to amend a Fuel Assistance Program agreement with Southern New Hampshire Services Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #13, amended on 12-21-05, item #9), by increasing the amount from $4,897,027 by $955,510, to an amount not to exceed $5,852,537. 100% Federal Funds. These funds are distributed through Southern New Hampshire Services to communities in the south-central part of our state.

Authorized to amend a Fuel Assistance Program agreement with Community Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #14, amended on 12-21-05, item #8), by increasing the amount from $1,755,475 by $335,101, to an amount not to exceed $2,090,576. 100% Federal Funds.

Employment Security

Authorized to extend a lease agreement with Key Road Associates (previously approved by G&C on 4-21-04, item #30), for rental of 4,800 square feet of office space located in Keene for an additional term beginning February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2009, for a total cost of $156,960. 100% Federal Funds.

The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to serve on State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions.

Carol Lewis of Amherst to serve on the Occupational Therapy Governing Board.

January 11, 2006 Meeting

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 Savings Bank of Walpole to Monadnock Economic Development Corporation 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.

Department of Resources And Economic Development

Authorized the Division of Forests and Lands to budget prior years carry forward funds in the amount of $15,000 from the Shieling Trust Fund, Peterborough for the purpose of purchasing a new vehicle for the Community Forestry and Stewardship Bureau. 100% Other Funds.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC - Nashua, to pay membership dues to the American Association of Community Colleges, Baltimore, MD, in the amount of $2,800. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 37% General, 63% Other (Tuition) Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-18-05, item #91, amended on 8-31-05, item #219), for roadway resurfacing 77.47 miles in Districts IV and V, by increasing the amount by $15,000 from $3,022,100 to $3,037,100. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Tri-State Painting Inc., Tilton, NH, for maintenance repainting of the state-owned steel through-plate girder bridge carrying Sharon Road over the Contoocook River in the Town of Peterborough on the basis of a low bid of $163,826. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2006. 100% Highway Funds.

December 21, 2005 Meeting

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Monadnock Economic Development 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 the Fuel Assistance Program contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-21-05, item #14), by increasing the amount from $1,227,396 by $528,079 to an amount not to exceed $1,755,475. 100% Federal Funds.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with the Town of Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-18-04, item #3), for rehabilitation of internal sewer lines, and to tie the Park to the town's waste water system, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2006.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Veolia Water North America Operating Services LLC, Houston, TX, (previously approved by G&C on 2-25-05, item #44), for the operation and maintenance of the groundwater treatment facility at the OK Tool/Savage Well Superfund Site in Milford, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2006, and by increasing the price by $545,123.77 from $2,638,970.51 to $3,184,094.28. 90% Federal, 10% State Funds.

Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH that lowers the original loan agreement by $1,306,871.40 from $2,813,118 to $1,506,246.60 to finance an upgrade to the Town's Wastewater Treatment Facility. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC - Nashua to amend a contract with Schiavi Leasing Corporation, Oxford, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 8-31-05, item #142), for the purpose of leasing a second modular building containing two classrooms, by increasing the amount of $74,016, a new total of $148,032. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2009. 44% General, 56% Other (Tuition) Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, for a fee not to exceed $186,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008.

The governor nominated the following individuals from district five to state boards and commissions:

Claudette L. Mahar, Nashua and Nancy Pederzini of Nashua to the Advisory Panel on Cancer and Chronic Diseases.

Adrian E. Feldhusen, New Ipswich to the Midwifery Council; Henry B. Stebbins of Amherst to the University System of NH Board of Trustees.

December 7, 2005 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-17-03, item #19, amended on 5-4-05, item #2) to help municipalities solve development problems, by extending the time period to complete the project from December 21, 2005 to June 30, 2006.

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program to amend an agreement with the Town of Winchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-24-04, item #18, amended on 6-22-05, item #3), for the purpose of completing construction site work necessary to allow the development of new elderly housing in Winchester, by increasing the price limitation by $275,000 for a new total of $550,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, acting as fiscal agent for ServiceLink of Hillsborough County (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #368, amended on 9-3-03, item #117, amended on 6-22-05, item #188), to implement the Hillsborough County ServiceLink Resource Center and provide family caregiver supports, by increasing the amount by $411,104.57 from $451,614.46 to $862,719.03. Effective January 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 57% Federal, 43% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #369, amended on 9-3-03, item #110, amended on 6-22-05, item #196), to implement the ServiceLink Resource Center of the Monadnock Region and provide family caregiver supports in Cheshire County and portions of Hillsborough County, by increasing the amount by $229,702.60 from $250,565.26 to $480,267.86. Effective January 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 47% Federal, 53% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, acting as fiscal agent for ServiceLink of Sullivan County, (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), to provide information and referral services to elderly and chronically ill adults and family caregiver supports, and to implement the ServiceLink Resource Center of Sullivan County, by increasing the amount by $207,202.60 from $250,565.26 to $457,767.86. Effective January 1, 2006 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 47% Federal, 53% General Funds.

Department Of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to amend a sole source contract with Occupational Health and Rehabilitation Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide pre-employment physical exams of law enforcement personnel, by increasing the amount of $2,000 to $2,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.

Authorized Division of State Police and the Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a contract with Tony LaBounty Snowplowing of Swanzey, NH, for snow removal at the Troop C building, Keene, NH, in the amount of $14,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

Department Of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Eastern Logging Inc., Merrimack, NH, for debris removal and disposal within the Cold River and Warren Brook along NH Route 123 in Alstead, Langdon, and Walpole, on the basis of a low bid of $3,993,000. Effective retroactive to October 31, 2005 through December 2, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

November 16, 2005 Meeting

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into seven sub-grants totaling $90,300 to fund programs providing direct services to victims of crime. Effective of G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award Art Links Grants totaling $14,900 to the vendors as detailed in letter dated November 1, 2005, for an amount of $14,900. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Arts to award an Operating Grant in the amount of $7,650 to Andy's Summer Playhouse, Wilton, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Liquor Commission

Authorized to enter into a contract with The Doty Group Incorporated, Hollis, NH, for the sole purpose of snow and ice removal services at Liquor Store #69 - Nashua, for a price limitation of $18,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2008. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the City of Nashua to finance a multi-site landfill closure and park improvement project by lowering the agreement by $346,377 from $1,397,500 to $1,051,123. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Section to enter into a sole source agreement with The NH Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide substance abuse prevention services, in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Division of Child Support Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide access, visitation and 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 $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Newman Property Services d/b/a Snow Masters of Brookline, NH, for snow removal at the Troop B in Milford, NH, for $17,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

Department of Resources And Economic Development

(Tabled on motion of Councilor Pignatelli, seconded by Councilor Spaulding at 11-2-05 Meeting)

Passed on 11/16/2005   To purchase at the market value of $2,160,000 two certain tracts of undeveloped land totaling $7,200 acres in the Township of Berlin, NH, from Thomas R. Dillon and Scott A. Dillon. Effective upon G&C approval. (2)Further Authorized to accept, from the City of Berlin, the gift of 293 acres of land and water, with improvements known as "Jericho Lake" and 10 acres of land completely within the confines of the Dillon property being offered, both located in the Township of Berlin, NH. (3)Further Authorized to accept the gift of certain 6.6-mile by 30 foot-wide recreational trail easement in the Township of Berlin, NH, from Thomas R. Dillon and Scott A. Dillon. 100% Other Funds.

The Governor nominated the following persons from District Five to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions.

Edward J. Burke, Keene, as Justice for the Keene District Court

Colette Crisp of Nashua to the Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism.

November 2, 2005 Meeting

Before I report on the items the Executive Council passed at our November 2, 2005 meeting, I wanted to briefly explain two items which were on the Agenda and did not pass.

The first was a huge contract to upgrade our Medicaid Management System. The Department of Health and Human Services worked for months, sending out Requests for Proposals, evaluating them through a complicated criteria scoring system, and recommended we adopt the Proposal from ACS. Besides being the best technically, it also was 10-11 million dollars less expensive than the nearest competitor. I studied the two top proposals and called several states to find out what their experience was, and determined that I would vote in favor of the choice of the Department. It did not pass. I refer you to this Editorial from the Union Leader for an assessment.

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#77 Authorize to enter into an agreement with ACS State Healthcare, LLC, Atlanta, GA, to plan, design, develop, implement, support, maintain and operate a new, updated Medicaid Management Information System which will enhance and improve the State's operation of the Medicaid program, in the amount of $47,134,331 with an option to extend for two years in the amount of $13,726,432. Effective November 2, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through November 1, 2010. 78% Federal, 22% General Funds.

The second item was from the Department of Resources and Economic Development which proposes that the State purchase a large tract of land (7200 acres) near Berlin for use as a new state park, essentially for ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles).

My objection to passing this measure at our November 2 meeting was not so much based on the concept of this type of state park, but the process that was followed to bring it to the Council. First, there had been no public hearings on the purchase and use. In my years in the legislature, I came to realize the importance of open government and citizen involvement. In this case, when citizens requested information, they were stonewalled by the Department. One of my constituents actually had to take the Department to court to obtain basic information. And there is a strong sense that the Executive Council was misled during discussions earlier this year about the proposal. Yet, Berlin needs economic help. The public hearing I have called will allow area residents to have a say on the specifics of the proposal. It will be held on November 14th at 2 p.m. in the Executive Council Chamber in Concord.

Department of Resources and Economic Development
#103 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to purchase at the market value of $2,160,000 two certain tracts of undeveloped land totaling $7,200 acres in the Township of Berlin, NH, from Thomas R. Dillon and Scott A. Dillon. Effective upon G&C approval. (2)Further authorize to accept, from the City of Berlin, the gift of 293 acres of land and water, with improvements known as "Jericho Lake" and 10 acres of land completely within the confines of the Dillon property being offered, both located in the Township of Berlin, NH. (3)Further authorize to accept the gift of certain 6.6-mile by 30 foot-wide recreational trail easement in the Township of Berlin, NH, from Thomas R. Dillon and Scott A. Dillon. 100% Other Funds.

Now to the other items.

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Department Of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award an Operating Grant to the Sharon Arts Center in the amount of $8,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Division of Arts to award a Cultural Facility grant totaling $13,500 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 17, 2005. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a supplemental sub-grant to the Administrative Office of the Court (previously approved by G&C on 12-15-04, item #40), for $7,003 to continue the Court's efforts to combat violence against women in NH. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Resources And Economic Development

Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to establish 3 temporary/part-time Laborer positions to conduct urban and community forestry and forest stewardship activities at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth and the Shieling Forest in Peterborough; 1 temporary/part-time Secretary Typist II to serve the needs of the NH Community Forestry Advisory Council as required by the US Forest Service; and 1 temporary/part-time Clerk III to conduct horticultural activities at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. (2)Authorized Division of Forest and Lands to accept and expend additional federal grant funds in the amount of $37,018 from the US Forest Service for the presentation of urban forestry informational and educational programs. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Division of Forest and Lands to establish 3 temporary/part-time Laborer positions to conduct urban and community forestry and forest stewardship activities at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth and the Shieling Forest in Peterborough; 1 temporary/part-time Secretary Typist II to serve the needs of the NH Community Forestry Advisory Council as required by the US Forest Service; and 1 temporary/part-time Clerk III to conduct horticultural activities at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. (2)Authorized Division of Forest and Lands to accept and expend additional federal grant funds in the amount of $24,337 from the US Forest Service for the presentation of forest stewardship informational and educational programs. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department Of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, to provide technical writing services in the creation of a report describing the state of health within NH, in the amount of $24,622.95. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2006. 86% Federal, 14% General Funds.

Department Of Education

Authorized to enter into a contract with Dr. Kathe Simons, Merrimack, NH, to provide professional development for the NH Reading First Program in an amount not to exceed $198,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. (3)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this contract for two additional fiscal years, subject to the contractor's acceptable performance of the terms of the contract as determined by the Reading First State Coordinator. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Nh Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $32,000 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, 2006. 100% General Funds.

The Governor nominated the following individual from Council District Five to serve on a state Board. John MacDonald of Amherst, NH to serve on the Air Resources Council.

The Council confirmed Carl Quiram of Goffstown to serve on the Waste Management Council and Sylvia Gale of Nashua to serve on the State Commission on the Status of Women.

October 21, 2005 Meeting

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 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.

Department Of Administrative Services

Authorized to enter into a low bid contract with Granite Bay Development Inc., d/b/a Goguen Construction Company of Brookline, NH, for Londonderry Bus Facility, I-93 Exit 4, Londonderry, NH for the lump sum price of $1,385,000. (2)Further Authorized payment to the NH Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided for the project in the amount not to exceed $40,000.

Department Of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Arts to award Art Links Grants totaling $7,500 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated October 5, 2005. Effective upon G &C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Environmental Services

Authorized to approve and Original Loan Agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, to finance water system improvements in the amount of $850,000. Effective upon G &C approval. 100% Other Funds.

Department Of Health And Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention, to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene Youth Services Department, Keene, NH to provide substance abuse prevention services in an amount not to exceed $52,000. Effective upon G &C approval through June 30, 2006. 63% General, 37% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Development Section to amend an agreement 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 on 9-21-05, item #130), to provide additional emergency planning and response services, by increasing the price by $150,000 from $1,726,666 to $1,876,666, and by extending completion date to August 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to expend an amount not to exceed $176,820 to the City of Nashua, Manchester Transit Authority, and Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation to provide a portion of the funds required to match Federal Transit Administration capital and operating expenses. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 4,950 square foot parcel of State owned land located in the City of Nashua to Roscommon Investments LLC for $35,500.

The Council confirmed the following citizens from District Five for appointments to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions.

Steven Walker of Peterborough to the Air Resources Council
Joan S. Haley of New Boston to the Board of Mental Health Practice

The Governor nominated the following citizens from District Five for appointments to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions.

Sylvia E. Gale of Nashua was nominated to the State Commission on the Status of Women.
Carl L. Quiram of Goffstown to the Waste Management Council

The following contract was voted down 5-0 by the Executive Council. This contract would have given the Draeger company a five year contract with two more years possible for the interlock device installed in the cars of those citizens convicted of Driving While Intoxicated. This device requires those drivers, ordered by the court system to install the device, to blow into it before starting their cars and during driving to measure alcohol level. If alcohol is detected, the car does not start or comes to a slow stop during testing while driving.

My primary objection was that this company is a foreign company whereas the other bidder was an American Company. In addition, my research led me to believe the Draeger Company had difficulty meeting standards in other states and provided inadequate service in rural areas. All the councilors favored the program, but not this bidder. I will press the Department of Safety to bring us another bid from a different company very soon.

Department Of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into an agreement with Draeger Safety Diagnostics Inc., Durango, CO, to implement, provide, maintain and support the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program. Effective upon G&C approval through October 19, 2010.

October 5, 2005 Meeting

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 an amount not to exceed $32,629. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Office Of The Adjutant General

Authorized Robert P. Dubien, Nashua, NH, be confirmed to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

Department Of Cultural Resources

Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of $10,734 to the City of Keene. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to accept and expend a supplemental grant in the amount of $232,197 from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, to promote gun safety. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. (2)Further Authorized to amend a subgrant to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department (previously approved by G&C on 10-22-03, item #20A), to promote gun safety, by extending the termination date from September 30, 2005 to September 30, 2006. (3) Further Authorized to amend a subgrant to the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office (previously approved by G&C on 4-21-04, item #21), to promote gun safety, by extending the termination date from September 30, 2005 to September 30, 2006. (4) Further Authorized to amend a subgrant to the Laconia Police Department (previously approved by G&C on 7-14-04, item #36), to promote gun safety, by extending the termination date from September 30, 2005 to September 30, 2006. (5)Further Authorized to enter into subgrants for programs aimed to promote gun safety, totaling $225,522 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated September 7, 2005. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to accept a grant in the amount of $972,000 from the US Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, to be utilized to improve the state's response to women in NH who are victims of violent crime. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to amend the 2002 Safe Havens federal grant award (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04, item #36), by retroactively extending the end date from September 30, 2005 to September 30, 2006. (2)Further Authorized to amend grants with All "R" Kids Supervised Visitation Center in Keene, NH; Merrimack County Visitation Center in Concord, NH; Salem Visitation Center in Salem, NH; and the Greater Nashua Visitation Center in Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04, item #36), by retroactively extending the end date from September 30, 2005 to September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into a contract with Eastern Pipe Service Inc., Merrimack, NH, for videotape pipe inspections at five DES flood control dams in an amount not to exceed $9,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Health And Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Community Public Health Department Section to enter into an agreement with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, to educate, train, and prepare NH's public health workforce to respond to a public health emergency, whether caused by bioterrorism, disease outbreak or some other natural or man-made event, totaling $81,186. Effective upon G&C approval through August 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC - Nashua, to enter into a contract with Chamberlin Enterprises, LLC, Hudson, NH, in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of providing electrical repairs when needed. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 43% State, 57% Tuition Funds.

Department Of Transportation

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 Department's mobile radio system, on the basis of a low bid of $142,320. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

September 21, 2005 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 Pennichuck Water Works, Inc. for projects located in Amherst, Bedford, Derry, Epping, Hollis, Hudson, Merrimack, Milford, Plaistow, Salem and Nashua, 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.

Office Of Energy And Planning

Authorized to enter into a contract with Southwestern Community Services, Keene, NH, to repair or replace malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households, in an amount not to exceed $63,164. (2) Further Authorized to extend a cash advance in an amount not to exceed $9,001. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into a contract Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Fuel Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $1,227,396. (2) Further Authorized to advance Southwestern Community Services Inc., up to a maximum of $229,349 to enable the program to operate between monthly reimbursements from the state. Effective October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Office Of The Adjutant General

Authorized Robert P. Dubien, Nashua, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

Employment Security

Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Southern NH Pest Control LLC for pest control services at NHES offices in the southern area of the state, for total of $14,905. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Environmental Services

Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the City of Nashua, to finance a multi-site landfill closure and park improvement project, which lowers the loan by $364.42 from $1,578,844.70 to $1,578,480.28. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the City of Nashua, to finance the Nashua Four Hills Landfill closure, which lowers the loan by $513,036.28 from $8,000,000 to $7,486,963.72.

Department Of Health And Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to award thirty child-care infant toddler equipment stipends in the amount of $4,000 per recipient from licensed childcare centers for a total amount not to exceed $120,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-12-02, item #120, amended on 11-19-03, item #84), to provide a broad range of public health emergency preparedness and response activities, by increasing the price by $816,666 from $910,000 to $1,726,666, and by extending the completion date from August 30, 2005 to August 30, 2007 retroactive to August 30, 2005. 100% Federal 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 $399,763. (2) Further Authorized an advance payment of $61,552 to the grantee. Effective October 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Education

Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Dean Giftos, DDS, sole-proprietor, Nashua, NH, to provide dental consultation, in an amount not to exceed $36,964. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $7,000 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, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Authorized 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, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Department Of Transportation

Authorized Division of Aeronautics to disburse the sum of $299,325 to the Nashua Airport Authority, for a Runway Relocation Feasibility Study, and to remove obstructions in the approach to Runway 14. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Division of Aeronautics to disburse the sum of $24,241.89 to the City of Keene, NH, for an amendment to the AIP-20 airport obstruction removal project. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into an agreement with Capital Cleaning Contractors, Inc., NH, on the basis of a single bid of $12,930 for the purpose of providing janitorial services at the District 4 office building, Swanzey, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007 with the option to renew for two additional years subject to G&C approval.

August 31, 2005 Meeting

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 Ocean National Bank and E.F. Lane Hotel, LLC in Keene, New Hampshire. Action will authorize 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.

State Conservation Committee

Authorized to enter into a grant with The Nature Conservancy for the Ashuelot River Continuity Assessment, in the amount of $13,079. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 100% Other Funds.

This is a grant to undertake a scientific watershed-wide assessment of fragmenting features along the Ashuelot River and its tributaries to prioritize conservation actions including riparian restoration.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for $20,000, targeted at deterring crimes involving violence against women and aiding the victims of those crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

The Cheshire and Hillsborough County Attorney's Office received grants of $34,259 and $32,965 and the Nashua Police Department, $63,125 to provide services under the Federal Violence Against Women Act. The New Hampshire Department of Justice has administered the VAWA grant for nine years. These grants will provide much needed assistance to crime victims by continuing programs in victim services, prosecution, law enforcement and the courts.

Department Of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into agreements with the Regional Planning Agencies as detailed in letter dated August 31, 2005, to support the RPA's work providing technical assistance to municipalities on environmental issues of common concern, for a total amount of $439,992. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. (2)Further authorized to award an advance payment in the amount of $5,000 to each of the nine RPA's in accordance with the terms of the grant agreements, for a total of $45,000 in advance payments. 100% General Funds.

In our area, the Nashua Regional Planning Commission received $48,888 and the Southwest Regional Planning Commission received the same amount, $48,888.

Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with Pennichuck Water Works Inc., Nashua, NH, to fund watershed restoration plan activities in the Pennichuck Watershed, in the amount of $72,840. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

NH Community Technical College System

Authorized NHCTC Nashua to enter into a contract with Schiavi Leasing Corporation, Oxford, ME, for the purpose of leasing a modular building containing two classrooms for a lease period of 48 months, in the amount of #74,016. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2009. 44% General, 56% Other Funds.

Christa Mcauliffe Planetarium

Authorized to enter into a contract with SkySkan, Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide and install a full-dome theater projection system and peripherals in the Planetarium, and to service said equipment and software and train Planetarium staff in its use, in an amount not to exceed $529,475. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. 100% Capital Funds.

I was happy that a Nashua Company received this contract, based on quality of product and service, and was happy to vote in favor of it.

Department Of Health And Human Services

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation 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 $190,635. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal 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 $20,000. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. 100% Federal 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 $120,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 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 $85,206.60. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Safety

Authorized to grant a utility easement to NH Gas, Keene, NH, on a portion of a parcel of state-owned property located at Meadow Road and Route 9 (known as Troop C) in Keene. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into an agreement with Simplex Grinnell, Nashua, NH, for the maintenance of equipment at the Fire Academy, for $69,824.31. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2008. 100% Other Funds.

Department Of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer the amount of $3,000,000 from the Turnpike Retained Earnings Fund to the Toll Collection Equipment Account upon G&C approval. (2)Further authorized to purchase approximately 118,000 electronic toll collection transponders in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006, or until the transponders are sole, whichever is later.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua, delineating duties and responsibilities of both parties for designing and making improvements to NH 101A from the Celina Avenue Intersection to the Somerset Plaza Entrance in Nashua, NH.

The proposed reconstruction and widening will improve traffic flow and by increasing the through lane, retiming of traffic signals, provisions of bus turnouts and better access. Sidewalk construction and accommodation of pedestrian crossings of NH 101A at traffic signals will improve pedestrian safety and encourage pedestrian travel.

August 3, 2005 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend an agreement with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-9-05, item #5), for the purpose of assisting the Keene Housing Authority in the development of the Stone Arch Village workforce housing project by changing the end date from June 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006 and increasing the price limitation by $500,000 for a new total of $980,000. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the Town of Merrimack, NH, to assist a private business, as part of the financing for their expansion costs at their facility in Merrimack, in the amount of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2006. Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to enter into an agreement with the Town of Hinsdale, NH, for the purpose of replacing the existing sewer main along Canal Street, in the amount of $218,672. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

Department Of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, covering office and courtroom space in Keene, NH, for the amount of $753,414.48. Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the Town of Goffstown, NH, for office and courtroom space in Goffstown, NH, for the amount of $34,316.28. Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Department Of Cultural Resources

Authorized Division of Historical Resources, to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Jaffrey, for the project "Jaffrey Center Walking Tour and History" in the amount of $6,169. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Hollis, for the project "Hollis Town-wide Area Form" in the amount of $8,805. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department Of Corrections

Authorized to amend a contract with Community Improvement Associates, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item # N), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Sullivan County, by increasing the price limitation by $336,000 from $336,000 to $672,000, and by extending the end date retroactive from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

This contract and the next one are for the Academy Case Management Program. It provides for assessment and referral to treatment and monitoring of drug dependent offenders. It also improves the effectiveness of the court process by expanding prosecutor, defender and judicial resources. The Academy Programs throughout the state have diverted a significant number of 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.

Authorized to amend a contract with Southern NH Services, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, Late Item #O), to operate an Academy Case Management Program in Southern Hillsborough County, by increasing the price limitation by $169,399.92 from $169,399.92 to $338,799.84, and by extending the end date retroactive to June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds. This is for the Nashua Academy.

Department Of Resources And Economic Development

Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants, as detailed in letter dated August 3, 2005, under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

One of these grant was to the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. The Joint Promotional Program is a matching grants program within the Division of Travel and Tourism Development designed to assist tourism promotion groups, such as Chambers of Commerce and regional associations, in advertising and promotion projects out-of-state.

Department Of Environmental Services

Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste Grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated June 29, 2005, totaling $37,241.40 for the purpose of conducting household hazardous waste collection projects. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

One of these grants was awarded to the city of Keene.

Department Of Safety

Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a lease with Wilton Main Street Association, Wilton, NH, for office space for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services office. Effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2010.

July 13, 2005 Meeting

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to continue its efforts to address local, municipal and regional planning issues, in the amount of $24,608. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% General Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorize to amend a contract with WV Engineering, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-14-04), to continue to provide energy engineering services at the various State Facilities, by extending the termination date from June 30, 2005 until September 30, 2005.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorize Division of Historical Resources, to award a Federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Goffstown, for the project "Goffstown Main Street Historic District" in the amount of $11,608. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Town of Amherst, NH, for the Baboosic Lake Community On-site Wastewater System project, in the amount of $180,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds

June 27, 2005 Meeting

This is the final Executive Council Update for the Fiscal Year, which ends on June 30th. Our agenda usually has been between 100 and 200 items. Because it is the end of the Fiscal Year, there were over 600 items on the agenda!!! This was a record amount for the Executive Council. The meeting was fast-paced, to say the least.

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend an agreement with the Town of Winchester, NH (previously approved by G&C on 3-24-04, item #18), to acquire land and develop 20 units of affordable senior housing by extending the completion date from June 30, 2005 to December 31, 2006.

Office Of Information Technology

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Systems & Communications Sciences, Inc., New Ipswich, NH, for data center mainframe technical support maintenance, for $5,920,153. Effective upon G&C approval through three years, with an option for extension through June 30, 2010. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend agreements with the Regional Planning Agencies, as detailed in letter dated June 2, 2005, (previously approved by G&C on 12-1-04, item #60), for the Regional Environmental Planning Program, by extending the completion dated to December 31, 2005 from June 30, 2005. 100% General Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with VNA at HCS, Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Homemaker Nutrition, Adult In-Home Care, Transportation, Community Elderly Support services, Adult Group Day Care, Home Health Aide, and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care services in an amount not to exceed $3,343,712.84. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 49% General, 51% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Home Health and Hospice Care, Nashua, NH, to provide Homemaker, Adult In-Home Care and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care services in an amount not to exceed $487,456.86. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 54% General, 46% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Community Elder Support services in an amount not to exceed $26,187.36. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 34% General, 66% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Institute on Gero-technology, Peterborough, NH, to teach computer literacy skills to seniors, in an amount not to exceed $86,916. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source 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), acting as fiscal agent for Sullivan County ServiceLink, to provide information and referral services to elderly and chronically ill adults and family caregiver supports through the Sullivan County ServiceLink Network, by increasing the amount by $53,065.22 from $197,500.04 to $250,565.26. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2005. 61% General, 39% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Monadnock Collaborative, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #369, amended on 9-3-03, item #110), to provide information and referral services to elderly and chronically ill adults and family caregiver supports in Cheshire County through the Monadnock ServiceLink Network, by increasing the amount by $53,065.22 from $197,500.04 to $250,565.26. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through December 31, 2005. 61% General, 39% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua, Inc., Nashua, NH to provide Adult Group Day Care service in an amount not to exceed $237,896. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 49% General, 51% Federal Funds.

Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Keene Housing Authority, Keene, NH to provide Congregate Housing services in an amount not to exceed $190,746. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH to provide Retired Senior Volunteer Program services in an amount not to exceed $32,479.72. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with City of Nashua, NH to provide Transportation services in an amount not to exceed $180,692.88. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 40% General, 60% Federal 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 $3,014,795.32. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 43% General, 57% 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 $612,000. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Maternal & Child Health Section to amend an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-23-04, item #158), to provide home visiting services for Medicaid eligible pregnant and parenting women in the greater Keene community, by increasing the price limitation by $60,704 from $32,124 to $92,828 and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Maternal & Child Health Section to amend an agreement with VNA at HCS, Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-23-04, item #180), to provide home visiting services for Medicaid eligible pregnant and parenting women in the Peterborough community, by increasing the price limitation by $60,704 from $32,124 to $92,828 and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Maternal & Child Health Section to amend an agreement with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #227), to provide child health direct care services and comprehensive prenatal services, by increasing the price limitation by $186,600 from $186,600 to $373,200 and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. 31% Federal, 69% General Funds.

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, totaling $26,251. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 55% Federal, 45% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Section, to enter into an agreement with SAU #41, Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District, Hollis, NH, to provide substance abuse prevention services, totaling $28,800. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, STD/HIV Prevention Section, to enter into an agreement with Southern NH HIV/AIDS Task Force, Nashua, NH, to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention services, totaling $418,317. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health & Primary Care Section/Oral Health Program to amend an agreement with Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #204), to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for clients of the community health center, by increasing the price limitation by $70,000 from $76,980 to $146,980, and extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 81% Federal, 19% General Funds.

Authorized Maternal & Child Health Section to amend an agreement with Home Health and Hospice Care, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #226), to provide child health services, by increasing the price limitation by $30,600 from $30,600 to $61,200 and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. 31% Federal, 69% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, STD/HIV Prevention Section, to enter into an agreement with The Division of Public Health and Community Services/City of Nashua, NH, to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus prevention services, totaling $383,946. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health & Primary Care Section/Oral Health Program to amend an agreement with Greater Nashua Dental Connection, Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #231), to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for clients of the community health center, by increasing the price limitation by $84,000 from $90,980 to $174,980, and extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 81% Federal, 19% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Section, to enter into an agreement with Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, to provide substance abuse prevention services totaling $30,000. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to award a two year grant 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, totaling $255,652. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

Authorized Special Medical Services to enter into an agreement with Tammie I Sullivan, PT II, Dunbarton, NH, to provide pediatric physical therapy services to SMS' specialty clinics for children with neuromotor disabilities, totaling $16,427.32. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 68% General, 32% Federal Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to amend an agreement with Southeastern Regional Education Service, Bedford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-7-03, item #98), for Child Care Resource and Referral Services for the Nashua District Office catchment area, by increasing the by $168,000, to $336,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-7-03, item #104), for Child Care Resource and Referral Services for the Keene District Office catchment area, by increasing the by $140,000, to $280,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes, Nashua, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 65% General, 35% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Council of Nashua, NH, Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services in an amount not to exceed $491,836. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 83% General, 17% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Granite State Monarchs, Keene, NH, to provide peer support services in an amount not to exceed $145,072. (2)Further authorized an advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 31% General, 69% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services in an amount not to exceed $108,037. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 53% General, 47% Federal Funds.

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

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, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 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 $150,000. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 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 $20,000. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Developmental Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services, in an amount not to exceed $613,741. (2)Further authorized advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 47% General, 53% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services, in an amount not to exceed $172,971. (2)Further authorized advance payment up to a maximum of one-twelfth of the contract price limitation. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 72% General, 28% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $1,154,542 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Family Assistance during the period of July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007 with the budget as detailed in letter dated May 17, 2005, pending legislative approval of the next biennium budget. (2)Further authorized to grant funds to Second Start, Concord, NH, in the amount of $87,709 and to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $80,434, to provide basic math and reading instruction for NH Employment Program clients, indicated in letter dated May 17, 2005, for the period of July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006 and authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the Department of Education. 100% Other Funds.

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 Leaning Center Annex in Nashua and in student's homes, in the amount of $506,939. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006 and authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the Department. 60% Federal, 40% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a two year $11,370 contract with J.P. Chemical Co., Inc., Milford, NH, to provide pest control services at Troop A in Epping, Troop B in Milford, the Major Crime Unit in Concord and the Safety Administration Buildings on Hazen Dr in Concord. Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities, for a fee not to exceed $885,880. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to expend grant funds from the Federal Transit Administration and enter into an agreement with VNA @ HCS, Inc., Keene, NH, for an amount not to exceed $291,658 in Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 funds and state general funds. Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007. 95% Federal, 3% General, 2% Other Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company, Inc., Dunbarton, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $14,885 for construction of a drilled well and pump on the property of Robert Greemore. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2005.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into a contract with D. L. King & Associates of Nashua, NH, for NH Hospital Main Building Limited Asbestos Abatement, Concord, NH for the lump sum price of $55,400.

Approved Late Items:

Department of Transportation/Bureau Of Public Works

C. Authorized the Department of Transportation to enter into a low bid contract with Granite Bay Development dba Goguen Construction of Brookline, NH, for the construction of Bayberry House, 5 Howard Road, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $399,683.00.

Department of Health And Human Services/Division for Children Youth and Families

G. Authorized the Department to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, for the provision of Comprehensive Family Support Services in the Keene district office catchment area effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007, with a maximum price limitation of $195,794.00. 100% Federal Funds.

June 2, 2005 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend an agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-13-03, item #198), to allow Southwest Community Services to complete housing rehabilitation efforts by changing the end date from June 30, 2005 to December 31, 2005.

Liquor Commission

Authorized an amendment with Monadnock Disposal Services Inc., Jaffrey, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-10-02, item #36), to provide rubbish removal services at various Liquor Stores, by increasing the price limitation from $24,252.80 to $39,564.80 an increase of $15,312 and extending the termination date through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a memorandum of understanding with the United States Geological Survey (previously approved by G&C on 9-17-03, item #70), to continue evaluating the effectiveness of the remedial action at the OK Tool Superfund Site in the town of Milford, by increasing the value by $100,500 from $511,100 to $611,600, and extending the expiration date from September 30, 2005 to September 30, 2006. 90% Federal, 10% State Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Keene, NH, in the amount of $58,940 for the Beaver Brook Escherichia coli Impairment Investigation and Remediation and Habitat Restoration Project. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

This project will attempt to identify contributing sources of E. coli and other pollutants to Beaver Brook, the project will also seek to revitalize Beaver Brook as a fishery for brook trout and other cold-water fishes via habitat restoration and public education.

Authorized to amend a Local Source Water Protection grant award to Pennichuck Water Works, Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-24-04, item #67), to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2005 from June 30, 2005. (2)Further Authorized to amend a Local Source Water Protection grant award to Pennichuck Water Works, Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-21-04, item #44), to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2005 from June 30, 2005.

Pennichuck Water Works is designing and constructing a stormwater infiltration system for two developed areas: Pennichusk Square Plaza and Celina Avenue to prevent non-point source pollution from entering the Pennichuck Brook.

Authorized to award Used Oil grants to the municipalities as detailed in letter dated May 19, 2005, totaling $15,082, for the purpose of improving and/or operating their Used Oil Collection Centers. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Office of Homeless, Housing and Transportation Services

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, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2007. 100% General Funds.

The Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism, Inc./Keystone Hall will provide essential services, including assistance in finding permanent housing, employment counseling, substance abuse counseling, and assistance in accessing other community services.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to enter into an agreement with Phoenix Houses of New England, Providence, RI, to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services totaling $1,281,125. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 50% Federal, 50% Other Funds.

Authorized Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to enter into an agreement with The Youth Council, Nashua, NH, to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services totaling $256,684. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 36% Federal, 64% General Funds.

Authorized Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services totaling $401,619. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 71% Federal, 29% General Funds.

Authorized Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Section to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism, Nashua, NH, to provide substance abuse treatment services totaling $487,830. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2006. 48% Federal, 52% General Funds.

Authorized to grant funds to Rivier College, Nashua, NH, for the purpose of preparing to implement the new teacher preparation program approval process, in a total amount not to exceed $11,100. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006 and Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to enter into a lease agreement with Chris J. Tasoulas, Keene, NH, for 4,400 square feet of space, for a total cost of $318,845.88. Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to exercise a renewal option and grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #454, amended on 7-14-04, item #101), to provide classes in early childhood education, adult education, and parenting education to promote academic success for families, for an amount not to exceed $190,655. Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control. 100% Federal Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $2,000 grant to St. Joseph School of Practical Nursing, for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time and 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.

Authorized to award a $2,000 grant to Saint Anselm College, for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time and 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 Safety

Authorized Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services to retroactively amend the lease with Wilton Main Street Association, Wilton, NH, for the EMS field office in Wilton, NH for a total of $6,591. Effective May 1, 2005 through October 30, 2005. 100% Fire & EMS Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH to undertake certain transportation related planning activities for a fee not to exceed $297,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007.

The Southwest Regional Planning Commission also staffs a Transportation Advisory Commission. The purpose of this committee is to participate in the transportation planning process, including prioritizing transportation projects and developing transportation plans.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into a low bid contract with Dellagatta Contracting Co., Inc., Nashua, NH, for the Police Standards and Training Council Storage and Maintenance Facility, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $91,250.

Late Items

Department of Transportation

Item amended: fee for transponders - $5.00. Item passed as amended. Expected time for implementation - 6 to 8 weeks.

Authorized to apply a discount rate of 30% for private (automobile) vehicles with NH accounts in the E-ZPass Program and a discount rate of 10% for commercial vehicles with NH accounts in the E-Zpass Program. Effective upon implementation of E-ZPass at the respective toll facilities. (2)Further Authorized a token system be discontinued as payment for toll fare by the first day of fiscal year 2008.

Well, E-ZPass is finally here, or will be by the end of July. It was a very long and detail-oriented process with many decisions to be made. Read more about the E-ZPass process and my comments before I voted on the resolution.

May 18, 2005 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the provisions of the Community Development Block Grant Program, to amend an existing agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-11-04, item #10), for the purpose of redeveloping an historic mill into housing and commercial space by changing the end date from June 30, 2005 to December 31, 2006

The funds are being used to develop the D.D. Bean Mill into a commercial space, office space, and housing. The process for receiving approval for Historic Tax Credits and other funding sources has taken longer than expected. The project will provide 36 units of housing and 19,000 square feet of commercial office space.

Attorney General - Department of Justice

Authorized to enter into a contract with KPMG, LLP (Forensic) of Boston, MA, to provide forensic audit services in connection with the non-prosecution agreement entered into by the Attorney General and the Diocese of Manchester, and pursuant to the March 22, 2005 order of the Hillsborough County Superior Court, for a total of $222,500. Effective June 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to grant the entities, as detailed in letter dated April 7, 2005, $23,153.40, for the purpose of variable milfoil control. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

District 5 towns qualifying for these funds include the Potanipo and Melenday Ponds in Brookline, the Gorham Pond in Dunbarton, and Horseshoe Pond in Merrimack

Authorized to amend an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-16-03, item #61), for the creation of a Souhegan River Watershed Management Plan, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2005 from June 30, 2005

Department of Health And Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care Section/Oral Health Program to amend an agreement with Milford School District, Milford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, item #112), to provide restorative dental treatment for students participating in the school-based dental program, by increasing the price limitation by $40,000 from $40,000 to $80,000, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 81% Federal, 19% General Funds.

The Milford School Dental Health Program employs a dental hygienist with portable equipment who travels to four schools to provide oral health services that include oral screening, preventive oral hygiene services, fluoride treatments, oral health education, and referrals to local dentists for restorative treatment. It is anticipated that about 1,830 low-income under served students in grades K-12 will be served during this two-year contract

Dental caries is the most prevalent childhood chronic disease, five times more common than asthma. Milford does not fluoridate the community water supply, thus predicting higher rates of dental disease. Of the 419 second and third grade students screened for dental disease in the 2003-2004 school year, 50%, or 210 children had a history of decay

Office of Business Operations

Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Absolute Date Destruction, Goffstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-26-02, item #129), revising terms to meet the spending authority under the current agreement, with authority to adjust amounts between State Fiscal Years if needed and justified. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007. 40% Federal, 60% General Funds.

The Governor and Council approved a five-year agreement with Absolute Data Destruction on June 26, 2002, to provide for the removal and destruction of confidential records from state office and district offices. The Department is legally obligated to safeguard confidential material from misuse. In addition, the Department is required to recycle post-consumer waste paper. The agreement with Absolute Data Destruction satisfies both of these obligations

Department of Safety

Authorized to grant the below list of bioterrorism preparedness funds to the associated Regional Hazardous Materials Response Teams in the amount of $75,000. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later through June 30, 2006. (2)Further Authorized to encumber the funds in the appropriation as detailed in letter dated May 3, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

The Souhegan Mutual Assistance Response Team and the Keene Fire Hazmat received grants under this contract

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R.S. Audley, Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-23-04, item #359), for additional work associated with the roadway construction on NH 9 in Keene, and roadway construction on NH 10 in Swanzey, by increasing the amount by $184,000 from $7,655,638.95 to $7,839,638.95

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving, Inc., Londonderry, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $2,952,100 for roadway resurfacing of 77.47 miles in districts IV and V, and in Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack and Rockingham counties. Effective upon G&C approval through October 21, 2005

May 4, 2005 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized under the Community Development Block Grant program, to amend an existing agreement Cheshire County, Keene, NH, for the creation of the first site of the Monadnock Regional Business Incubator Network, LLC., (previously approved by G&C on 12-17-03, item #19), to extend the completion date from June 30, 2005 to December 31, 2005.

Authorized to amend an existing agreement with the City of Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-10-04, item #4), to purchase equipment and software for Vision Financial Corporation, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006.

Attorney General

Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $356,211 from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws. (2)Further Authorized to enter into sub-grants totaling $332,873 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated April 21, 2005, for increased law enforcement of NH's underage drinking laws. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to accept donations for the period January - March 2005 with a total value of $5,627.37, as detailed in letter dated April 14, 2005.

Department of Resources And Economic Development

Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation in the amount of $6,650 from the New Hampshire The Beautiful, Littleton, NH, to establish a recycling program for the state parks.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, NH Chapter, Concord, NH, for the River Continuity Assessment of the Ashuelot River Watershed Project, in the amount of $19,600. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to approve a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the Town of New Ipswich, which is the same amount as the Original Loan Agreement of $800,000, to finance a landfill closure under the provisions of RSA 486:14 and NH Admin. Rules Env-C 500. Effective upon G&C approval.

Authorized to amend a Local Source Water Protection grant award to the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-10-04, item #94), to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2006 from June 30, 2005.

Authorized to award Wastewater State Aid Grants in an aggregate amount of $1,153,276 for water pollution control projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services

Authorized to amend an existing agreement with VNA at HCS, Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #377, amended on 6-2-04, item #72), to provide Title III-C Home Delivered and Congregate Meals and Title XX Adult In Home Care, Adult Group Day Care and Homemaker services, by increasing the contract by $118,169.47 from $3,240,127.04 to $3,358,296.51. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Developmental Disabilities Council

Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Family Center of Greater Peterborough, Peterborough, NH, to support this agency's efforts in the creation of a parent-child playgroup that will serve children both with and without disabilities up to age 5, in the amount of $8,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition & Health Promotion Section to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-21-03, item #65), to provide supplemental nutrition and related health services to low-income families and seniors, by increasing the price limitation by $708,680 from $650,172 to $1,358,852, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2007. Effective July 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend an agreement with Nashua Health Department, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #202, amended on 6-2-04, item #56), to provide Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Disease counseling, testing, referral and treatment; Lead Case Management services; Tuberculosis services; and Immunization services, by increasing the price limitation by $337,298 from $622,178 to $959,476 and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2007. 74% Federal, 26% General Funds.

April 20, 2005 Meeting

Office of Energy And Planning

Authorized to amend the Fuel Assistance Program agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-14-04, item #11E, amended on 12-15-04, item #1, amended on 4-6-05, item #9), by increasing the contract from $2,368,169 by $117,976 to an amount not to exceed $2,486,145. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Developmental Disabilities Council

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Mentorship, Inc., Concord, NH, to help people with disabilities maintain their personal autonomy and prevent unnecessary guardianships by providing them with advice and support in their decision-making, in the amount of $20,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Disabilities Rights Center, Inc., Concord, NH, to continue to provide expertise and support to a coalition of organizations interested in improving special education for all students in NH including providing information to various state and local committees, boards and commissions which are discussing education adequacy and funding as it pertains to students with disabilities and their families, in the amount of $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Business Operations

Authorized to amend an agreement between the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services and the State of NH on behalf of the Town of Goffstown, for the purpose of adopting the optional exclusion from Social Security and Medicare coverage for the services performed by election workers for each calendar year in which the remuneration paid for such services is less than $1,200.

Authorized to enter into a lease renewal agreement with Ashuelot River Realty, Inc., Spofford, NH, in the amount of $1,502,666.64. Effective May 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, and to end sixty months thereafter on April 30, 2010. 40% Federal, 60% General Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Naticook Counseling Resources, P.A., Merrimack, NH, to provide disaster behavioral health-related training for professional groups, totaling $134,999. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to award eleven accreditation stipends in the amount of $1,500 per center based child care program for a total amount not to exceed $16,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to provide quality child care awards in the amount of $135,282 to a total of twenty-three 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, 2005.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend an existing agreement with St. Joseph Community Services, Inc., Merrimack, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #388, amended on 9-22-04, item #68), to provide Title XX Home Delivered Meals, by increasing the contract by $33,512 from $2,948,136.90 to $2,981,648.90. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 45% Federal, 55% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to grant funds to Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, NH, for the purpose of preparing to implement the new teacher preparation program approval process, in a total amount not to exceed $2,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the Department of Education. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, for a fee not to exceed $8,125, to undertake the Southwest Region Access Management Implementation in various towns. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.

I voted in favor of all these items.

April 6, 2005 Meeting

Office of Energy And Planning

Authorized to amend a Fuel Assistance Program agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-14-04, item #11E, amended on 12-15-04, item #1), by increasing the amount from $1,914,192 by $453,976 to an amount not to exceed $2,368,168. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Cultural Resources

Authorized to award a Conservation Number Plate Grant in the amount of $9,750 to the Town of Milford. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

Attorney General

Authorized to conduct a multidisciplinary training for professionals from around the state on the issue of child sexual abuse, scheduled for May 5, 2005, to be held at The Event Center at C.R. Sparks in Bedford, NH, at a cost not to exceed $3,700. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to conduct a daylong pre-conference training for multidisciplinary sexual assault investigative teams scheduled for June 8, 2005 entitled "First Annual SART Training" and a two-day conference scheduled for June 9 & 10, 2005, entitled "The Eleventh Statewide Conference on Domestic and Sexual Violence", to be held at the Wayfarer Inn in Bedford, NH, at a cost not to exceed $71,728.35 for up to 250 attendees. (2)Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Wayfarer Inn for necessary conference facilities and food services for the two-day advanced training conference in an amount not to exceed $52,448.35, as part of the cost above. (3)Authorized to enter into a contract with Wendy Lustbader, Seattle, Washington, for workshop preparation and presentations and travel expenses for the Eleventh Statewide Conference on Domestic and Sexual Violence, at a cost not to exceed $3,330 as part of the cost above. (4)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees in the amount of $115 from each participant for a total of $28,750 to cover the meal package and defray the costs of facility expenses. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005. (5)Further Authorized Sandra Matheson, or her designee, stay overnight at the Wayfarer Inn in Bedford, NH, which is within a 50 mile radius of their official headquarters for two night, starting June 8-10, 2005 for the purpose of working and attending the Eleventh Statewide Conference on Domestic and Sexual Violence. 40.0% Other, 59.7% Federal Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated January 10, 2005, totaling $41,033.65 for the purpose of conducting household hazardous waste collection projects. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

Authorized to award Used Oil grants to the municipalities as detailed in letter dated March 10, 2005, totaling $9,262.61 for the purpose of improving and/or operating their Used Oil Collection Center. Effective upon G&C approval through March 23, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

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 $113,702. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Child Support Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Inc., Keene, NH, to provide access, visitation and mediation services to parent in Cheshire County to assist them in resolving their differences regarding custody, access and visitation issues in a non-adversarial, confidential setting, in the amount of $24,613 from April 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2005. (2)Further Authorized to adjust funds amounts as needed and justified between State Fiscal Years. 100% Federal Funds.

NH Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $12,000 grant to the NH Regional Community Technical College System for the benefit of NH Students pursuing approved programs of study in a workforce shortage area in the State of NH. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to award a $12,500 grant to Rivier College for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time and 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 enter into an agreement with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to undertake the NH 9 Corridor Study Phase 2 in Stoddard, Antrim, and Hillsborough, for a fee not to exceed $22,425. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for replacing the Freight Elevator at the State House Annex, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $191,971.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for Upgrading the Elevator at Londergan Hall, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $142,283.

March 23, 2005 Meeting

Office of Energy And Planning

Authorized to enter into a contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program, which reduces energy consumption and the impact of energy costs in low-income households, in an amount not to exceed $170,869. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Piscataquog Watershed Association, New Boston, NH, for the Lake Horace Marsh Restoration Project, in the amount of $102,927. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2008. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to award Local Source Water Protection grants to the entities, as detailed in letter dated February 24, 2005, totaling $44,500 to complete projects to protect drinking water from contamination. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health And Human Services

Office of Business Operations

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-22-04, item #56), to provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families, by increasing the total cost by $73,634 from $379,312 to $452,946. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of State Police to amend an existing sole source contract with Maillet Construction, New Ipswich, NH, for snow plowing/shoveling for State Police Troop B located in Milford, by increasing the contract amount by $5,000 from $8,000 to $13,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005.

Authorized Division of State Police to amend an existing sole source contract with Anthony J LaBounty, East Swanzey, NH, for snow plowing/shoveling for State Police Troop C located in Keene, by increasing the amount from $8,000 to $13,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005

Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole source contract with Economy Plumbing and Heating, Inc., dba Controtech, Keene, NH, to provide annual inspection and maintenance service on the boilers at the Fire Academy, for $7,284. Effective April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to renew a lease agreement with Craig O Weed, Hinsdale, NH, for a parcel of land on the State-owned Ashuelot Branch Railroad Line in Hinsdale for $100 per year for a period of five years.

March 9, 2005 Meeting

March 13, 2005

Here is a summary of some of the items pertaining to District 5 that the Executive Council has recently approved:

Department of Transportation

Item #84 - This authorizes the State to enter into an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission to undertake a Route 13 Corridor Study in Brookline and Mont Vernon.

The study will evaluate current land use and transportation conditions, analyze current use regulations and transportation needs and propose alternatives to land use regulations and transportation strategies which could lessen anticipated problems.

Community Development Finance Authority

Item #5 - This item would authorize an agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, to assist the Keene Housing Authority in developing an affordable housing project. The project would acquire property and build 24 units of affordable housing on Court Street in Keene.

February 25, 2005 Meeting

March 13, 2005

Department of Environmental Services

Item #42A - This item would authorize the Department of Environmental Services to award a grant to the Nashua Regional Planning Commission to plan and conduct a hazardous waste collection project. It is in the best interest of protecting public health to ensure that household hazardous waste and unwanted household products be disposed of in and environmentally sound manner. When these waste products are disposed of improperly, they may leach toxics into water supplies, rivers, ponds and farmland, endangering health and environment.

Although not in District 5, the Council approved the beginning contract to widen Route 93 from the Massachusetts border to Manchester. We know this has to be done. There have been many serious accidents along this Highway and it is no longer wide enough to carry all the automobiles traveling. I voted for this contract, but I think we need to consider other transportation possibilities, such as train travel. It makes sense to investigate the possibility of having the train connect Boston to the Manchester Airport. In Nashua, we are moving ahead with commuter rail service from Nashua to Lowell and then on into Boston.

February 9, 2005 Meeting

February 17, 2005

Office of the Adjutant General

#9 Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with P&L Landscaping of Nashua, for snowplowing and winter surface treatment services at the Milford and Nashua State Armories at a price not to exceed $5,500. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2005. 99% General, 1% Federal Funds. I didn't support this item because it was a NO-BID contract. Although the work needs to be done, I would like to see it sent out for competitive bids. This is a relatively small contract and is an example of the reach of the Executive Council. It approves all contracts over $5000.

Department of Administrative Services

#14 Authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the Town of Goffstown, NH for office and courtroom space in the amount of $18,375.72. Effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (2)Further authorize to waive compliance with RSA 10:B. The non-budgeted financial burden imposed on the State to test and comply with RSA 10: B in obtaining a clean air certificates is beyond the resources of this agency.

Department of Corrections

#31 Authorize to exercise its option to extend its lease agreement with the Hillsborough County Commissioners, Manchester, for rental of land and building located at the NH State Prison for Women, Goffstown for one additional five year term, extending the term retroactively from November 12, 2004 to November 12, 2009, for a total agreement amount of $502,500. 100% General Funds. I supported Councilor Wiczorek's motion to table this item. I had received a letter from the Hillsborough County Commissioner's and thought that a meeting between the Commissioner of Corrections and the County Commissioners before a vote could lead to a better understanding of the differences dividing them on this important contract. The motion lost, 2 in favor of tabling and 3 opposed. The item then passed.

Department of Environmental Services

#51 Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Veolia Water North America Operating Services, LLC, Houston, TX, (previously approved by G&C on 2-23-94, item #47, amended on 12-17-03, item #67), for maintenance an response activities at Gilson Road Superfund Hazardous Waste site in Nashua, by extending the completion date from December 31, 2004 to December 31, 2005.

Department of Safety

#89 Authorize Division of State Police to enter into a retroactive agreement with Maillet Construction, New Ipswich, for snow plowing/shoveling for State Police Troop B located in Milford, in the amount of $8,000. Effective December 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

Department of Transportation

NASHUA RAIL

#94 Authorize Bureau of Rail & Transit to amend an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-17-03, item #148C), for an additional fee of $750,000, increasing the total from $138,778 to $888,778, and extending the completion date to June 30, 2006. This was a big item for the City of Nashua and the surrounding towns. It is the next step towards getting commuter rail service from Nashua to Lowell. The train already serves Lowell to Boston. It allows us to continue to examine the viability of rail service, answer many of the questions and continue to plan for how Nashua will come up with the match of $14 Million dollars. I was pleased to support this item and am happy to report that it passed the Council 5-0.

New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food

#20 Authorize to accept and expend funds in the amount of $42,500 from the US Department of Agriculture Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program, to conduct a "Regional Marketing Analysis for Fresh-Cut Apple Slices". Effective upon G&C approval through September 1, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#21 Authorize to enter into an agreement with Cooperative Development Institute, Inc., Greenfield, MA, to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of procuring, processing, distributing and marketing apple slices in New England, in the amount of $24,300. Effective upon G&C approval through April 1, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Although these two items do not specifically relate to our district, I wanted to tell you a little about them. I was not able to support these items. At first glance, it appears that sliced apples are not a bad idea. This is all federal money after all. However, in thinking about the state of our country and the federal budget deficit and the cutting funding for home heating fuel assistance and environmental protection funding, I thought that these items did not fit with the priorities I have for New Hampshire. The item passed, 3 in favor and 2 opposed. (I do like apples, though)

So there you have it! There were many other items on our agenda, but most related to other districts. I followed my usual practice in voting against most No-Bid Contracts - Let's get more competitive bidding!

January 26, 2005 Meeting

February 2, 2005

At the 2nd meeting of the Executive Council this year, held on January 26, we approved approximately 74 items. There were several which specifically mention towns and cities in District 5 and I have included a brief summary of them in this report.

There seem to be fewer no-bid contracts and retroactive items for approval and I am hoping that this indicates a trend. We will see - I continue to vote against such items unless I am convinced that there is no alternative.

There is streaming video of our meetings on the day after the meeting, at NhExecutiveCouncil.com.

#20 Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with Thermal Stor Refrigeration Inc., Hooksett, NH, to provide for unanticipated heating and air conditioning service requirements at various State Liquor Stores, by increasing the price limitation from $87,937.50 to $117,937.50, an increase of $30,000. 100% General Funds. I voted against this no-bid contract.

#31 Authorize Division of Parks and Recreation to purchase property in Jaffrey, NH, from Peter Whiting Reed in the amount of $95,000 for the expansion of Monadnock State Park. 100% Federal Funds. I was pleased to support this Item and am sure it will enhance this public resource.

#32 Authorize Division of Forests and Lands to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of making building repairs to the McGreal House and the Forestry Learning Center at the Shieling Forest in Peterborough, NH. 100% Other Funds.

#42 Authorize Cheshire County YMCA's request to permanently remove eight seasonal docking structures, install eight seasonal docking structures, and one seasonal dock connected to a seasonal dock in a modified "L" shape on frontage on property located on Cass Pond in Richmond.

#69 Authorize Bureau of Municipal Highways to enter into agreements with the Towns, Cities, and agencies as detailed in letter dated January 4, 2005, to provide services for completing Transportation Enhancement projects, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality projects. Our district had four small projects, one in Dunbarton, one in Swanzey, one in Merrimack and one in Nashua.

#72 Authorize Bureau of Bridge Design to modify the Department's Agreement with Dufresne-Henry, Inc., South Burlington, VT, (previously approved by G&C on 3-22-00, item #158, amended on 5-7-03, item #169), for engineering services, by increasing the total amount payable under the agreement by $56,687.74 from $334,144.25 to $390,831.99. This item concerns the Merrill's Marauder's Bridge in Merrimack on the Everett Turnpike.

#75 Authorize Bureau of Construction to contract with Park Construction, Corp., Fitzwilliam, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $9,166,064.70. This is the first of two state projects at the Exit 5 interchange with Granite Street. The first project includes the relocation of Allard Drive to the north of Granite Street, the reconfiguration of side streets in the Turner Street area to the south of Granite Street, and the construction of retaining walls and parking lot improvements adjacent to Manchester West High School. The project also includes the relocation of a major sewer line, construction of sound wall, and building demolition. Effective upon G&C approval through May 26, 2006. I was pleased to see that a contractor in District 5 received this valuable contract, and I was happy to support it.

January 12, 2005 Meeting

January 13, 2005

On January 12, I attended my first formal session of the Executive Council. The following items relating to our council district (District 5) were approved.

When I campaigned for this position, I raised questions about approval of No-Bid contracts. In this first meeting, I voted against several No-Bid contracts. That will be my usual approach. Of course, there are exceptions to most rules, and I would be more open to such contracts that are needed urgently or when there is truly only one business or provider that can fulfill a contract.

Business Finance Authority

Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the amendment of industrial facility bonds previously issued by the State of New Hampshire to Teleflex, Incorporated located in Jaffrey, 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.

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 Ocean National Bank to Eastern Olympic Sports, LLC in Milford, New Hampshire. Action will Authorize 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.

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Maternal Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with Mills Consulting Group Inc., dba Mills Consulting Group, Concord, MA, to develop a state plan addressing early childhood comprehensive systems, in the amount of $140,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized to accept and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $884,462 and budget as detailed in letter dated October 20, 2004. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend additional grant funds in the amount of $562,500 from the US Department of Education to provide centralized support for charter schools within the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to budget and expend prior year unexpended funds in the amount of $329,003 from the US Department of Education to assist children and adults from low-income families to achieve high academic standards during the year ending June 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Postsecondary Education Commission

Authorized to award a $6,000 grant to Rivier 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. 100% General Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the state agencies as indicated in letter dated January 6, 2005, in the total amount of $363,452 to be used to increase the ability of state agencies to mitigate a "weapons of mass destruction" type incident through specifically enhancing interoperable communication abilities. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2005.

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the State agencies as indicated in letter dated January 6, 2005, in the total amount of $2,847,336 for the First Responder portion of the Homeland 2004 grant promotion and $795,311 for the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention portion of the Homeland 2004 grant program, to increase the ability of State agencies to prepare for, respond to, or mitigate a "weapons of mass destruction" or a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive type incident. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with J.P. Chemical Co., Milford, NH, to provide pest control services at Troop A - Epping, Troop B - Milford, and Troop C - Keene, the Major Crime Unit and the Safety Building, up to the amount of $8,000. Effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

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