Council Meeting Notes

Debora speaking in the Senate

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

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.

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