Council Meeting Notes

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

February 9, 2010 Meeting
January 27, 2010 Meeting
January 13, 2010 Meeting
December 9, 2009 Meeting
November 18, 2009 Meeting
November 4, 2009 Meeting
October 21, 2009 Meeting
October 7, 2009 Meeting
Earlier meetings

February 9, 2010 Meeting

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

Community Development Finance Authority

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

Department of Information Technology

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

Office of Economic Stimulus

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

Attorney General

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

New Hampshire Employment Security

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

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

Department of Education

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

Department of Safety

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 27, 2010 Meeting

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

Community Development Finance Authority

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

Attorney General

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

Division of Public Health Services

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

Department of Education

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

Department of Safety

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

Late Items:

Environmental Services

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

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

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

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

January 13, 2010 Meeting

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

Community Development Finance Authority

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

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

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

Department of Information Technology

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

Department of Cultural Resources

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

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

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

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

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

Division of Public Health Services

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

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

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

Department of Education

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

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

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

Late Item - State Treasury

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

December 9, 2009 Meeting

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

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

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

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

Department of Cultural Resources

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

Attorney General - Department Of Justice

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

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

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

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

New Hampshire Employment Security

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Family Assistance

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Community Services Block Grant, to provide nutritional services, community based services and anti-poverty programs to low-income families in an amount not to exceed $441,895. (2)Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $68,126. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Division for Children, Youth & Families

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bureau of Developmental Services

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

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

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

Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services

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

Division of Public Health Services

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

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

Department of Education

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

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

Department of Safety

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

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

Late Items:

Department of Environmental Services

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

Public Utilities Commission

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

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

November 18, 2009 Meeting

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

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Administrative Services

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

The current Merrimack Y location will remain.

Attorney General

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

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

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

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

Department of Safety

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

Late Items

Environmental Services

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

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

November 4, 2009 Meeting

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

Office of Energy and Planning

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

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

Office of the Adjutant General

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

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

Division for Children, Youth & Families

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

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

Department of Education

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

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

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

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

Department of Safety

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

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

Department of Transportation

Authorized Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section, to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company, Dunbarton, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Harvey Pine, Andover, NH, in the amount of $23,475. Effective upon G&C approval through December 18, 2009. 100% Highway Funds.

Late Item: Environmental Services

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

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

October 21, 2009 Meeting

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

Business Finance Authority

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

Community Development Finance Authority

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

Office of Economic Stimulus

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

Department of Cultural Resources

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Corrections

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

Public Utilities Commission

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management

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

Division of Public Health Services

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

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

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

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bureau of Behavioral Health

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

Bureau of Developmental Services

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

Postsecondary Education Commission

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

Department of Transportation

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

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

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

October 7, 2009 Meeting

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

Community Development Finance Authority

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

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

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

Office of Energy And Planning

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services in the amount of $65,047. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $11,708. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

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

Attorney General

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

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

Department of Resources and Economic Development

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

Department of Environmental Services

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

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

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

Department of Education

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

Late Items:

Health and Human Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Environmental Services

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

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

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