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Personnel Actions (20)

confirmation

Daniel P. Sweet, Kensington

Waste Management Council (Rep. of Private Industries that Generate Hazardous Waste)

confirmation

David R. Caron, Belmont

Enhanced 911 Commission (Nom. by NH Municipal Assoc)

confirmation

Jennifer L. Harper, Concord

Assistant Director / Div. of Homeland Security & Emergency Management / Dept of Safety

confirmation

Linda Willett, Nashua

State Historical Resources Council (Historic Preservation)

confirmation

Lisa M. Morris, Gilford

Health Exchange Advisory Board (Rep. Navigators)

confirmation

Norman W. Skantze, Swanzey

State Board of Fire Control (Forest Fire Warden)

confirmation

Robert E. Valade, Nashua

Nashua Police Commission

confirmation

Robert W. Compton, Deering

Lakes Management Advisory Committee (Member of Planning Board)

nomination

Angela T. Finney, Concord

Appellate Board (Business Management)

nomination

David Redfearn, Madbury

Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee (Camping)

nomination

David Udelsman, Hollis

Board of Architects

nomination

Elizabeth A. Morgan, Amherst

New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

nomination

James E. Townsend, Manchester

Appellate Board (Attorney- Vice Chair)

nomination

Lee F. Carroll, Gorham

Real Estate Appraisers Board (Public Member)

nomination

Michael Whitten, Manchester

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire

nomination

Molly Mahar, N

Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee (Skiing)

nomination

Sara J. Willingham, Concord

Director of the Division of Personnel at the Department of Administrative Services

nomination

Sara W. Germain, Dublin

New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

nomination

Susan Ender, Rye

Appellate Board (Public Member)

nomination

Vicki V. Quiram, Bedford

Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services

Agenda Items (65)

#	Department	Description	Vendor	Amount	Vote
5	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive amendment to the existing lease with The Maestro Fund III-Bel Canto LLC, Portsmouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-5-04, item #51B), for the Manchester District Office space, by increasing the price in the amount of $367,506.96 to $6,825,470.28		$6.8M	approved
5A	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with Manatt Phelps and Phillips LLP, New York, NY (originally approved by G&C on 3-26-14, item #27A), to provide additional professional services to assist the Department’s implementation of two critical components of the NH Health Protection Program: (i) t	Manatt Phelps and Phillips LLP	$2.3M	approved
6	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Van Ostern, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilor Pignatelli recusing herself, voted to table the request to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing and refinancing of industrial water facilities by the Business Finance			approved
7	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to pay the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Washington, DC, $5,040 for the annual membership dues. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 30% Federal, 70% General Funds.		$5,040	approved
8	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, for improving the use of excessive heat notification from the National Weather Service and for building capacity for assessing the impact of extreme precipitation events on water supplies, in an amount not	Plymouth State University	$71,097	approved
9	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with PL Medical Co LLC, Bloomfield, CT, to provide repair and service of a Panasonic Thermoluminescent Dosimeter Reader used in the NH Public Health Laboratories, in an amount not to exceed $42,300. Effective upon G&C approval through a period of 36 mo	PL Medical Co LLC	$42,300	approved
10	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Millennium Integrated Marketing, Manchester, NH, for communication and outreach activities related to the “No Wrong Door” single entry process for Medicaid community long term services and supports options in an amount not to exceed $681,140.93. Effective up	Millennium Integrated Marketin	$681,141	approved
11	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to accept and expend $36,152 in additional trust fund proceeds for the purpose of increasing support of indigent patients and promotion of nursing education. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015.		$36,152	approved
12	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source agreement with Sodexo Operations LLC, Gaithersburg, MD, to provide for the purchase of food, food related products, and equipment for NH Hospital’s food and nutrition and environmental services departments in an amount not to exceed $524,903. Effecti	Sodexo Operations LLC	$524,903	approved
13	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $99,400 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List of amounts greater than $5,000 for the period of September 10-22, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval.		$99,400	approved
14	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to transfer control and maintenance responsibility of State owned land with improvements consisting of 6.7 +/- acres located in the Town of Conway to the NH Fish and Game Department. (2)Further authorize to accept control and maintenance of a parcel of State owne			approved
15	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $7,300 as documented in the Damage Awards List for Amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from August 26, 2014 through September 15, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.		$7,300	approved
16	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way and the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to pay property owners $18,000 as documented in the Damage Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from August 26, 2014 through September 10, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.		$18,000	approved
17	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance to enter into an agreement with AMEC Environment & Infrastructure Inc., Beltsville, MD and Alpharetta, GA, to develop a Statewide Transportation Asset Management Plan and related training, for a total not to exceed $389,634. Effective upon G&C	AMEC Environment & Infrastruct	$389,634	approved
18	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Material & Research to amend a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the UNH Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-11-10, item #65), for research related to the evaluation of plant-produced, high-percentage recycled asphalt pa	UNH Sponsored Programs Adminis	$796,706	approved
19	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #196), for pavement rehabilitation of approximately 3 miles of US Route 3 in the Town of Pittsburg, by increasing the amount by $160,000 from $2,943,151.98 to	Pike Industries Inc.	$3.1M	approved
20	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into an agreement with ExeVision Inc., Orem, UT, for replacing and upgrading the Department’s computer software based Project Development and Construction Management Systems, for an amount not to exceed $3,260,000. Effective upon G&C approval through Sep	ExeVision Inc.	$3.3M	approved
21	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the Laconia Airport Authority to install a Precision Approach Path Indicator and to upgrade the electrical vault at the Laconia Municipal Airport, in the amount of $155,611.07. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2018. 94.74% Federa		$155,611	approved
22	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY nomination	Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Derry, NH, in the amount of $500,000 to support replacement of the co-op’s drinking water system at the Centennial Estates Cooperative manufactured housing park. Effective October 15, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.	Town of Derry	$500,000	approved
23	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY nomination	Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Errol, NH, in the amount of $500,000 to upgrade the Town’s water system. Effective October 15, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.	Town of Errol	$500,000	approved
24	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to amend item #5, previously approved by G&C on May 8, 2014, by reallocating ARRA-Retrofit Ramp Up Program funding between expenditure classes in the amount of $42,331.96. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.		$42,332	approved
25	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to retroactively amend a sole source contract with the Community Development Finance Authority, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-14-10, item #9), for the ARRA-Retrofit Ramp Up Program, by increasing the amount not to exceed $80,753.15 from $8,647,899 to $8,728,652.15 and by ext	Community Development Finance	$8.7M	approved
26	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $99,000 from the US Department of Energy for the State Energy Programs formula grant. Effective October 15, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.		$99,000	approved
27	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Inc., Berlin, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amounts of $107,100. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $19,278	Tri-County Community Action In	$107,100	approved
28	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amounts of $68,350. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $12,3	Southwestern Community Service	$68,350	approved
29	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amounts of $84,350. (2)Further authorize to ad	Community Action Program Belkn	$84,350	approved
30	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amounts of $48,900. (2)Further authorize to advance the	Community Action Partnership o	$48,900	approved
31	OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amounts of $191,300. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $34,434. E	Southern NH Services Inc.	$191,300	approved
32	DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY nomination	Authorize to pay retroactive membership fees to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, Lexington, KY, in the amount of $8,000 to provide technical professional networking and resources to the State of NH Chief Information Officer. Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.		$8,000	approved
33	NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Donna D. Woodfin, Concord, NH, to conduct data collection, analysis and reporting, utilizing federal-mandated outcome measures, in the amount of $20,000 per year. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.	Donna D. Woodfin	$20,000	approved
34	NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Northeast Archaeological Research Center Inc., Farmington, ME, for an annual review of the NH Army National Guard Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan and development of a draft Memorandum of Understanding, in the amount of $7,751.96. Effective upon	Northeast Archaeological Resea	$7,752	approved
35	INSURANCE DEPARTMENT nomination	Authorize to hire Alain Couture as the Health Reform Coordinator, unclassified, grade EE, maximum $81,435. Effective October 31, 2014. 100% Agency Income.		$81,435	approved
36	DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS nomination	Authorize a retroactive annual step increase for Christopher Kench, Director of Security & Training, Concord, NH, in the amount of $4,644.33 to a new annual salary of $89,389.99 from $84,745.66. Effective September 11, 2014.		$89,390	approved
37	DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS nomination	Authorize a retroactive annual step increase for Colon Forbes, Director of Professional Standards, Concord, NH, in the amount of $4,297.19 to a new annual salary of $87,091.72 from $82,794.53. Effective October 9, 2014.		$87,092	approved
37A	NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSION nomination	Authorize to enter into a contract with Commercial Trailer Leasing Inc., North Bergen, NH, to provide full coverage graphics on eleven tractor trailers, in an amount not to exceed $53,482. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Liquor Funds.	Commercial Trailer Leasing Inc	$53,482	approved
38	NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS nomination	Authorize to accept and expend federal revenues, received from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, in the amount of $1,600. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.		$1,600	approved
39	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT nomination	Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated September 30, 2014, in the total amount of $95,347.31 for their 2014-2015 in-state and out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C app		$95,347	approved
40	NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Alexej Siren for the purpose of monitoring snowshoe hare, for a total of $21,646. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 75% Federal, 25% Conservation License Plate Funds.	Alexej Siren	$21,646	approved
41	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to accept and expend $270,270 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to complete tasks for coastal zone management. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.		$270,270
42	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to retroactively pay 2015 membership dues to the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials, Washington, DC, in the amount of $5,500. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 82% Federal (CERCLA & Brownfields), 18% Oil Pollution Control Funds.		$5,500	approved
43	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, to complete the Implementation of Water Quality Improvement Tasks in Lamprey River and Piscassic River Watersheds in Epping, NH Project, in the amount of $7,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31,	Rockingham Planning Commission	$7,500	approved
44	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to amend a loan agreement with Exeter River Landing Inc., Exeter, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-12-14, item #33), to finance water system improvements, by increasing the loan amount by $22,388 from $361,000 to $383,388. Effective upon G&C approval. 79% Federal, 21% Capital (General)	Exeter River Landing Inc.	$383,388	approved
45	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Busby Construction Co., Inc., Atkinson, NH, for construction of the Maiden Lady Cove Force Main and Gabion Wall Repair, in the amount of $289,655. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $28,965.50 to cover unforeseen work that may occur during c	Busby Construction Co., Inc.	$289,655	approved
46	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the Bear-Paw Regional Greenways, in the amount of $361,600 to acquire a conservation easement on a parcel of land totaling 488 acres in Barnstead, Pittsfield, and Strafford. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% A		$361,600	approved
47	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source grant agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, in the amount of $15,074, to provide Wetlands Assessment Training to wetland professionals and the public. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Federal Fu	University of NH, Office of Sp	$15,074	approved
48	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Brown and Caldwell, Andover, MA, for consulting support services for the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program, in the amount of $33,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% WRBP Funds.	Brown and Caldwell	$33,000	approved
49	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize Stuart P. Denton’s request to perform work on Squam Lake in Moultonborough.			approved
50	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES nomination	Authorize Douglas Ladebouche’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.			approved
51	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with the Brain Injury Association of NH, Concord, NH, to provide independent living services, in an amount not to exceed $68,862. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.	Brain Injury Association of NH	$68,862	approved
52	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of State Police to pay annual membership dues in the amount of $6,000 to the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Inc., Lexington, KY. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.		$6,000	approved
53	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with ADR small Engine Repair LLC, Concord, NH, to provide maintenance and repair services for equipment used during training, in an amount not to exceed $42,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Revolving Funds.	ADR small Engine Repair LLC	$42,000	approved
54	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles’ request for a waiver regarding its use of the standard identification markings for the purpose of utilizing a more easily identifiable non-standard logo. Effective upon G&C approval.			approved
55	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively amend a grant agreement with the Town of Stratford (originally approved by G&C on 5-11-11, item #61), by extending the end date from October 6, 2013 to October 6, 2014. No Additional Funding. 100% Federal Funds.			approved
56	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively amend item #58, originally approved by G&C on July 2, 2014, for the purpose of reallocating federal funds from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration entitled Border Enforcement Grant Program to ensure that motor carriers and drivers o			approved
57	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination	Authorize the Division of State Police to approve the permit application of Woodwinds Hill Beach Association located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia, NH, for a congregate mooring field of 7 moorings total (4 h are currently established plus 3 additional).			approved
58	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property to enter into a contract with WEX Bank, Midvale, UT, for the administration of a fuel card program for the purchase and financial processing of State fuel card purchases for an amount of $150,000 annually, and a total cost not to exceed $450,000. Effecti	WEX Bank	$450,000	approved
59	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Risk Management Unit to amend a contract with The Rowley Agency Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-4-13, item #27), to address an increase in required liability and physical damage insurance coverage pertaining to leased equipment, and an increase in agencies opting to	Rowley Agency Inc.	$2.7M	approved
60	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with Application Software Inc., d/b/a ASIFlex, Columbia, MO, to administer the Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements programs for state employees, in the amount not to exceed $635,000. Effective January 1, 2015 th	Application Software Inc., d/b	$635,000	approved
61	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Meridian Construction Corp., Gilford, NH, for Main Building Window Replacement and Asbestos-Containing & Lead Based Paint Removal, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $999,400. 100% Capital-General Fu	Meridian Construction Corp.	$1.0M	approved
62	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract Gerard A. Laflamme Inc., Londonderry, NH, for the Manchester Circuit Court Generator, Manchester, NH, for a total price not to exceed $409,000. Effective upon G&C approval through May 4, 2015. 97.5% Capital – Gener		$409,600	approved
63	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a Use of Premises Agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, NH, for leasing of state owned property located in the 8th Circuit Court – District Division – Jaffrey, in an amount not to exceed $11,952. Effective November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2017		$11,952	approved
64	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to retroactively amend the Use of Premises Agreement with the County of Hillsborough, Goffstown, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 9-28-11, item #25), for leasing the state owned property located in the Hillsborough County Superior Courthouse, Manchester, NH	County of Hillsborough	$737,291	approved
65	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize to retroactively exercise the second of two options to extend the State’s contract with Enhanced Communications of Northern New England Inc., d/b/a FairPoint Long Distance – NNE, Portland, ME (originally approved by G&C on 8-8-12, item #21), for the provision of interstate long distance te	Enhanced Communications of Nor	$180,000	approved
66	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize to make five retroactive one-time payments from State Fiscal Year 2015 funds to the employees as detailed in letter dated September 30, 2014, in the amount of $8,078.83 for prior year payments with current SFY funds to compensate the employees for wages that were not paid for SFY 2013 and		$8,079	approved
67	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES nomination	Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.			approved