Council Meeting Notes

Debora speaking in the Senate

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

July 14, 2010 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the City of Keene, NH, in the amount of $400,000, for the purpose of providing a loan via Monadnock Economic Development Corp, to a business, Vision Financial Corporation, in order to purchase, install and test equipment and software to expand the business activities. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the Community Development Finance Authority, Concord, NH, to begin implementing the Beacon Communities Project as part of the ARRA - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant's Retrofit Ramp-up Program, in the amount of $8,508,332. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA - Retrofit Ramp-up Funds. This will be a community driven program aimed at massive energy reductions through the retrofitting of buildings including residential, commercial, industrial and municipal.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Cheshire County Attorney's Office, Keene, totaling $110,069, from the previously accepted 2009 ARRA Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

New Hampshire Employment Security

Authorized to enter into a contract with Edward O'Neill d/b/a Veterans Mowing & Plowing, Nashua, NH, for lawn care and landscape services at NHES Local Office, Nashua, NH, in an amount not to exceed $12,585. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Corrections

Authorized to accept and expend a sub-grant from the NH Department of Justice, under the federally funded ARRA of 2009, in the amount of $4,706 to support services to victims of crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Agency Income - ARRA Grant Funds.

Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Chappell Tractor Sales Inc., Milford, NH, to pay for hay baler repair services for the Correctional Industries Farm, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, with current SFY 2011 funds. Effective February 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010. 100% Other Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Milford, NH, to complete the Souhegan River Restoration Project in Milford: Phase I - Feasibility Study project, in the amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Instruction to renew the contract with Cecile Carlton, Nashua, NH (previously approved by G&C on 1-13-10, item #117), to provide technical assistance in the area of mathematics to schools and districts designated in need of improvements and provide professional development to NH educators, 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, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Division of Instruction to renew the contract with Michelle Romein, Goffstown, NH (previously approved by G&C on 2-9-10, item #69A), to provide technical assistance in the area of elementary school Reading and Writing to schools and districts designated in need of improvements and provide professional development to NH educators, 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, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to grant funds to the Nashua Adult Learning Center, Nashua, NH, in the amount of $767,051, to provide adult basic education/ESL, English Languages/Civics Education classes and Training for volunteers to work one-on-one with undereducated adults coordinated from the Nashua Adult Learning Center, the learning Annex in Nashua and in students' homes, as well as counseling services for ABE students, advanced ESOL student, and GED graduates transitioning to community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.

Authorized a renewal option to a sole source contract with Rivier College, Nashua (previously approved by G&C on 6-17-09, item #291D), 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, in an amount not to exceed $14,000. (2) Further authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to amend a contract with Wilton Main Street Association, Wilton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-3-05, item #156), by increasing the amount by $15,717 from $73,515 to $89,232, and by extending the end date from August 31, 2010 to August 31, 2011. 100% Fire and EMS Funds.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with McFarland-Johnson Inc., Concord, NH, and Binghamton, NY, (previously amended by G&C on 4-23-08, item #88), 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 $323,429.96 from $8,045,376.86 to $8,368,806.82, and by extending the completion date from November 1, 2008 to March 30, 2011. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

Authorized to amend the Community Technical Assistance Program Phase-II agreements with four Regional Planning Commissions (Central, Southern, Rockingham, & Nashua) (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-08, item #86), by extending the completion date from August 1, 2010 to February 1, 2011. No Additional Funding.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with DeLucca Fence Company Inc., Methuen, MA, for guardrail replacement and incidental work along the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua (Route 3) and Bow (I-93), and along the Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16) in Portsmouth and Dover, on the basis of a low bid of $1,287,590.33. (2) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $128,759.03 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 15, 2010. 100% Turnpike Funds

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions Thomas R. Horgan, Amherst, NH to the Health & Education Facilities Authority
Kelly Stoller, Milford, NH to the Juvenile Parole Board

June 23, 2010 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

Authorized to award a grant to the City of Keene, NH, in the amount of $495,000 to assist in the purchase of equipment and furnishing for a new YMCA facility being constructed in Keene. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Energy and Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Merrimack, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal, and regional planning issues, in the amount of $20,028. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

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 $20,285. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to retroactively accept and expend ARRA funds in the amount of $10,000,000 from the US Department of Energy, for the competitive grant portion of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant - Retrofit Ramp-Up Program/NH Beacon Communities Project. (2) Further authorized to establish a full-time temporary ARRA Retrofit Ramp-Up Program Manager position. Effective March 30, 2010 through May 31, 2013. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to retroactively amend a grant award (previously approved G&C on 4-1-09, item #4), by reallocating ARRA funding for the Low Income Weatherization program across the state fiscal years during which the grant award falls and between expenditure classes in the amount of $690,162.17. (2) Further authorized reallocations as detailed in letter dated June 3, 2010. (3) Further authorized reallocations as detailed in letter dated June 3, 2010. Effective March 20, 2009 through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Weatherization Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Office of Economic Stimulus

Authorized to make a retroactive and sole source payment of $10,000 to TransSystems Inc., as payment for the research and preparation of the "NH Capitol Corridor Project Overview" prepared on behalf of the State and submitted to federal authorities as part of the NH Department of Transportation's efforts to obtain a discretionary ARRA grant for passenger rail investments in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Department of Administrative Services

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Wesfield Construction Co Inc., W. Chesterfield, NH, for ARRA - Renovations at three National Guard Armories, Littleton, Hillsborough, and Manchester, as part of the NHANG Stimulus Funds, in an amount not to exceed $736,783. (2) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $111,372 for unanticipated expense, bringing the total to $848,155. Effective upon G&C approval through December 3, 2010. 100% ARRA - Federal Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a two-month holdover amendment with Sal's Kitchen Realty, Lawrence, MA, to provide courtroom and office space for the Milford District Court comprised of approximately 5,700 square feet, in an amount not to exceed $12,946.70. Effective July 1, 2010 through August 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds - transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies. As of this report, several towns have voted to not fund the rent, so the court may be closing as early as the first week in August. The court system has the funds to operate the court with staff but the legislature gave it no money to pay for rent. The two month extension was given in an effort to see if there was a willingness by the towns using the court to pay the rent.

Attorney General

Authorized to enter into sub-grants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated June 9, 2010, totaling $95,612 from the previously accepted 2009 ARRA, Violence Against Women Formula Grant, designed to provide services for women in NH who are victims of violent crimes. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Public Utilities Commission

Authorized to retroactively amend an award of grant funds to the Biofuel Energy Systems LLC d/b/a Propell Energy in the amount of $49,885 (previously approved by G&C on 9-23-09, item #43A), to fund improvements in the Science Center at New England College to lower energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions, by extending the end date from April 30, 2010 to December 31, 2010. 100% GHGERF Funds.

Department of Resources and Economic Development

Authorized Division of Economic Development to amend a contract with GDS Associates Inc., Marietta, GA, and Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #39A), for energy efficiency audits, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2012. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with Monadnock Aviation Inc, Keene, NH, for the purpose of flying the forest health aerial detection surveys in the amount of $20,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through May 31, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

#68A Authorized Office of Workforce Opportunity to amend a sole source contract with NH Jobs for America's Graduates, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-3-09), for the implementation of ARRA WIA Youth Services, by extending the end date to June 30, 2011. No Additional Funding. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services, Manchester, NH, for the delivery of Workforce Investment Act re-employment services in the amount of $3,980,955.86. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal WIA State Formula and ARRA Funds.

Department of Environmental Services

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., Topsham, ME, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #128), for engineering oversight of the Winnicut Dam removal construction project, by increasing the amount by $96,467 from $265,824 to $362,291, and by extending the completion date to March 31, 2011 from December 31, 2010; and adding two tasks to the scope of services. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 5-26-10, item #45), to oversee remediation at contaminated sites, by increasing the amount by $444,727 from $3,125,740 to $3,570,467. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management

Authorized to amend a lease with Cablecar Reatly LLC, Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-22-05, item #317), for continued occupation by the Laconia District Office, by increasing the price by $244,893.60 to $1,393,354.80 from $1,148,461.20, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2011, which changes the lease to a sole source lease. Effective July 1, 2010 or upon G&C approval, whichever comes first. 40% Federal, 60% General Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Authorized to award annual grants in SFY 2010 and 2011 in the amount of $240,000 to twelve NH Family Resource Centers, for infrastructure sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to amend a sole source grant with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH (previously approved by G&C on 9-9-09, item #98), to provide community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families, by increasing the price by $50,000 from $1,379,565 to $1,429,565. Effective upon G&Cj approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services for homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $36,828. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide services for homeless individuals and families in an amount not to exceed $141,219. Effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness, in an amount not to exceed $138,000. Effective October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health

Authorized to enter into an agreement with Therese Charest, Nashua, NH, to provide representative payee services, in an amount not to exceed $4,800. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-3-09, item #166), to provide Elder Abuse Counseling and Community Elder Support services, by increasing the price by $15,257.68 from $15,257.68 to $30,515.36, and by extending the completion date through June 30, 2011. 57.6% Federal, 42.4% General Funds.

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH (previously amended by G&C on 2-9-10, item #63), to provide financial management services that will support the goals and objectives of the Nursing Home Diversion Modernization pilot project entitled Transitions in Caregiving, by increasing the price by $517,342.97 from $467,675 to $985,017.97, and by extending the completion date through December 31, 2010. 82.4% Federal, 17.6% General Funds.

Department of Education

Authorized Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to enter into a lease agreement with Chris J. Tasoulas, Keene, NH, for 4,400 gross square feet of office space, for a total cost of $354,482.16. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to exercise a grant renewal option with Rivier College, Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-17-09, item #290), to continue the Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Project, Developing a Cadre of Teacher-Leaders in Elementary and Middle School Science Phase III, to improve teaching and learning in elementary and middle school science and to increase the content knowledge of NH science teachers, in an amount not to exceed $102,000. Effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to budget and expend the additional ARRA Stimulus funds in the remaining amount of $15,473,827. (2) Further authorized to establish a class 059 (Personal Service - Full Time Temp) position for one Education Consultant. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Department of Safety

Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to retroactively pay Targett Cleaners, Keene, NH, for dry cleaning services provided in SFY 2007, SFY 2008 and SFY 2009 using SFY 2010 funds in the amount of $771.50. Effective upon G&C approval.

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Right of Way's request to assign a special committee to conduct the public hearing of the petition to purchase land needed for the project to replace the NH 10 Bridge over the Ashuelot River in the Towns of Winchester and Swanzey (previously approved by G&C on 5-12-10, item #123).

Authorized the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua, to provide a portion of the match for Federal Transit Administration funds for transit operating expenses in an amount not to exceed $19,511. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with AnnSeal Inc., Johnson City, NY, for crack sealing approximately 58 miles of State Highways in the Counties of Grafton, Carroll, Merrimack, Belknap, Strafford, Cheshire, Hillsborough and Rockingham, on the basis of a low bid of $595,717.54. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions
F. Daniel Henderson, Keene, NH to the Business Finance Authority
Elaine Holden, Peterborough, NH to the Commission on the Status of Men
Brian W. Morrissey, Nashua, NH to the Retirement System Board of Trustees
Richard L. Murphy, Merrimack, NH to the Board of Managers of the Veterans' Home
John L. Gleason, Amherst, NH to the Board of Veterinary Medicine

May 26, 2010 Meeting

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

Community Development Finance Authority

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

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

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

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

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

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

Division of Family Assistance

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

Department of Safety

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

Late Items

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

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

May 12, 2010 Meeting

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

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

State Treasury

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attorney General

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

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

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

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

New Hampshire Employment Security

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

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

Public Utilities Commission

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

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

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

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

Department of Health And Human Services

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

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

Disability Determination Unit

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

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

Bureau of Development Services

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

Division of Public Health Services

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

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

Department of Education

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

April 28, 2010 Meeting

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Office of Economic Stimulus

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

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

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

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

Attorney General

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

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

Office of Improvement, Integrity, and Information

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

Division for Children, Youth & Families

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

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

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

Bureau of Developmental Services

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

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

Bureau of Behavioral Health

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

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

Division of Public Health Services

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

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

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

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

April 14, 2010 Meeting

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

Community Development Finance Authority

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

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

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

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

Attorney General

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

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

Public Utilities Commission

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services

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

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

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

Department of Education

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

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

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

Department of Safety

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There were no nominations from District Five at this meeting.

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

Debora and supporters