Council Meeting Notes

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

• June 3, 2009 Meeting
• May 20, 2009 Meeting
• May 6, 2009 Meeting
• April 15, 2009 Meeting
• April 1, 2009 Meeting
• March 4, 2009 Meeting
• February 18, 2009 Meeting
• February 4, 2009 Meeting
• January 14, 2009 Meeting
• Earlier meetings

June 3, 2009 Meeting

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Oak Point Associates, Portsmouth, NH, for professional Electrical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Lee F. Carroll, PE, Gorham, NH, for professional Electrical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with John F. Penney Consulting Services PC, Chester, VT, for professional Mechanical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

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

Liquor Commission

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

Fish and Game Department

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy

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

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

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

Division of Public Health Services

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

Bureau of Developmental Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services

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

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

Bureau of Behavioral Health

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

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

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

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

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

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

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

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

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

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

Division for Children, Youth & Families

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

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

Department of Education

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

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 20, 2009 Meeting

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

Office of Energy And Planning

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

Adjutant General

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Ackroyd Engineering LLC, Manchester, NH, for professional Electrical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food

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

Department of Health And Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

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

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

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

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

Department of Safety

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

Department Of Transportation

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

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

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

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

Tabled Item

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

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

Approved Late Items:

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

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

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

May 6, 2009 Meeting

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

Liquor Commission

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

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

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

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

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

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

Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services

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

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

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

Department of Education

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

Late Items:

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

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

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

April 15, 2009 Meeting

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

Attorney General

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

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

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

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

April 1, 2009 Meeting

Office of Energy and Planning

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

Department of Safety

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

Late Items

Office of Energy and Planning

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

March 4, 2009 Meeting

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Transportation

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

Late Item: Department of Transportation

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

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

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

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

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

February 18, 2009 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

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

Department of Information Technology

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Cultural Resources

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Behavioral Health

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

Late Item: Department of Administrative Services

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

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

February 4, 2009 Meeting

Community Development Finance Authority

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

January 14, 2009 Meeting

Department of Administrative Services

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

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

Department of Safety

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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