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Personnel Actions (20)

confirmation

Amy L. Ignatius, Concord

Superior Court Judge

confirmation

Andrew R. Schulman, Manchester

Superior Court Judge

confirmation

Cathy L. Minch, Newmarket

Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by the NH Association for the Deaf)

confirmation

Daniel S. Jones, North

New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Broker)

confirmation

David R. Caron, Belmont

Enhanced 911 Commission (Nom. by NH Municipal Assoc)

confirmation

Gary Merchant, Claremont

Pharmacy Board (Hospital Pharmacist)

confirmation

Karen Mead, Bedford

Enhanced 911 Commission (Nominated by Fairpoint)

confirmation

Kenneth R. Burgess, Hooksett

Manufactured Housing Installation Standards Board (Owner/Operator more than 100 lots)

confirmation

Maureen W. Heckman, Gilford

Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board

confirmation

Omer Beaudoin, Manchester

Mechanical Licensing Board (Public Member)

confirmation

Paul L. Rydel, Concord

Board of Professional Geologists

confirmation

Suzanne M. Gorman, Goffstown

New Hampshire Circuit Court Judge

confirmation

Tonya J. Angwin, Manchester

New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees (Nominated by NH-NEA)

nomination

Daniel P. Sweet, Kensington

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

nomination

Jennifer L. Harper, Concord

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

nomination

Linda Willett, Nashua

State Historical Resources Council (Historic Preservation)

nomination

Lisa M. Morris, Gilford

Health Exchange Advisory Board (Rep. Navigators)

nomination

Norman W. Skantze, Swanzey

State Board of Fire Control (Forest Fire Warden)

nomination

Robert E. Valade, Nashua

Nashua Police Commission

nomination

Robert W. Compton, Deering

Lakes Management Advisory Committee (Member of Planning Board)

Agenda Items (65)

#	Department	Description	Vendor	Amount	Vote
5	BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY	Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Kennebunk Savings Bank to 3S Contemporary Artspace, Inc. located in Portsmouth, NH. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a			approved Van Ostern
6	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES	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 Van Ostern
7	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	Authorize to enter into an agreement with the NH Judicial Branch Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Mediation and Arbitration, Concord, NH, for the provision of mediation services, in an amount not to exceed $70,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Fund	NH Judicial Branch Administrat	$70,000	approved
8	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract	Authorize to retroactively amend an existing sole source agreement with DiaSorin Inc., Stillwater, MN (originally approved by G&C on 8-10-11, item #81), for the provision of repair and service for the ETI-MAX 300 Microplate Analyzer, by increasing the price by $11,340 from $32,400 to $43,740, and by	DiaSorin Inc.	$43,740	approved
9	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	Authorize to enter into an agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to develop and implement projects leading to the adoption of tobacco free policies on the 23 campuses of the University System of NH and Community College System of NH, in an amount not to excee	University of NH, Office of Sp	$180,000	approved
10	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract	Authorize to exercise a sole source contract renew and amend option with Canberra Industries Inc., Meriden, CT (originally approved by G&C on 8/24/11, item #41), to provide repair and service of the Canberra Radiochemistry Analyzer System, by increasing the price by $66,912 from $56,824.66 to $123,7		$123,737	approved
11	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract	Authorize to exercise a sole source amendment to an agreement with NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #88), to provide additional sexual violence prevention services, by increasing the price by $125,235 from $337,876 to $463,11	NH Coalition Against Domestic	$463,111	approved
12	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	Authorize to accept and expend Traumatic Brain Injury Implementation federal funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the amount of $239,619. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fisca		$239,619	approved
13	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES grant	Authorize to accept and expend State Planning Grants for Improving Services for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities federal funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the amount of $75,0		$75,000	approved
14	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #62), for the provision of a Military Veterans Access to No Wrong Door program that includes a provision of providing and coordinating cros	Easter Seals NH Inc.	$1.2M	approved
14A	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	Authorize the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman to hold two, one day “Hand in Hand” educational workshops for skilled nursing facilities and Department staff on October 20, 2014 at the Holiday Center, Concord, NH and on October 21, 2014 at The Mountain Club on Loon, Lincoln, NH, for a total con		$12,701	approved
14B	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Andrew Smith, Nashua, NH, to provide services as the Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.	Andrew Smith	$50,000	approved
14C	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Family Mediation and Juvenile Services Inc., to provide juvenile court diversion and intervention services to youth up to the age of 18 in the Atkinson, Danville, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton and Plaistow areas by offering services that target low self-esteem	Family Mediation and Juvenile	$45,833	approved
14D	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Coast Fence Company Inc., Amesbury, MA, to install fencing for a new recreational area at the NH Hospital’s Acute Psychiatric Services Building, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $33,077. (2)Further authorize to adjust the work schedule within	Atlantic Coast Fence Company I	$33,077	approved
15	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer	Authorize the Division of Project Development to establish various non-budgeted classes in various accounting units and to transfer $349,466 between various accounts and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 26, 2014.		$349,466	approved
16	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer	Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to establish various non-budgeted classes in various units and to transfer $177,500 within Turnpike Fund accounting units and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 26, 2014.		$177,500	approved
17	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer	Authorize the Division of Aeronautics, Rail and Transit to establish a non-budgeted class and to transfer $172,980 between accounts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 26, 2014.		$172,980	approved
18	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to Budget and Expend prior year carry-forward funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Special Railroad Fund for the maintenance and repair of State-owned railroad lines. (2)Further authorize to expend an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the Special Railroa		$500,000	approved
19	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant	Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to accept and expend $675,000 of additional Federal Railroad Administration grant funds to support rail improvements on the NH Northcoast Railroad line in Strafford and Carroll Counties. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fisca		$675,000	approved
20	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $89,085 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from August 26, 2014 through September 9, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval.		$89,085	approved
21	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to amend a sole source Joint Funding agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #111), to allocate additional resources to the project, by increasing the original contribution by $15,000 to a total	US Geological Survey	$71,760	approved
22	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4-9-14, item #85), for resurfacing of approximately 32 miles in District III and in Belknap, Carroll and Merrimack Counties, by increasing the amount by $400,000 from $1,99	Pike Industries Inc.	$2.4M	approved
23	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for removing the toll plazas at the Exit 12, Bedford Road interchange on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $388,891. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amou	R.M. Piper Inc.	$388,891	approved
24	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION	Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Concord, NH, to purchase snow removal equipment for the Concord Municipal Airport, Concord, NH, in the amount of $310,175. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2018. 94.74% Federal, 5.26% General Funds.		$310,175	approved
25	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant	Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Manchester to upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in the terminal building (Phase II) at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, in the amount of $396,649.69. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31,		$396,650	approved
26	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant	Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Claremont, to conduct a Section 106 Historical Assessment at the Claremont Municipal Airport, Claremont, NH, in the amount of $29,450. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2018. 94.74% Federal, 5.26% General Funds.	City of Claremont, to conduct	$29,450	approved
27	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a retroactive contract with the NH Northcoast Railroad Company, Ossipee, NH, for improvements on the NH Northcoast Railroad in Strafford and Carroll Counties, for an amount not to exceed $1,550,000. Effective August 30, 2013 through January 31,	NH Northcoast Railroad Company	$1.6M	approved
28	DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS personnel	Authorize to budget and expend prior year balance forward funds in the amount of $308,923 in the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program for expenses related to the care and custody of criminal offenders in the NH Correctional system. (2)Further authorize to establish one part-time temporary Adminis		$308,923	withdrawn
29	NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS payment	Authorize to pay retroactively, a onetime prior year step increase difference, in the amount of $1,148.40 from SFY 2015 funds, for SFY 2014. Effective upon G&C approval. 82.6% General, 17.4% Federal Funds.		$1,148	approved
30	PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION	Authorize to retroactively continue membership and participation in the Clean Energy States Alliance, for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, for an amount of $15,000. 100% Renewable Energy Funds.		$15,000	approved
31	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT grant	Authorize the Division of Economic Development to accept and expend funds from a grant from the US Small Business Administration – State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program, in the amount of $159,725. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal		$159,725
31A	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT contract	Authorize the Bureau of Historic Sites to enter into a sole source contract with Lionel Cloutier Construction d/b/a LM Cloutier Construction, Groveton, NH, for emergency carpentry repairs and painting for “The Lodge” at Weeks State Park, in the amount of $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval through	Lionel Cloutier Construction d	$80,000	approved
31B	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT contract	Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with Royal Electric Company Inc., Woodsville, NH, for the Tramway Summit Electrical Upgrade at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $148,716. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,435 to c	Royal Electric Company Inc.	$148,716	approved
31C	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT contract	Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with G.W. Tatro Construction Inc., Jeffersonville, VT, for the Snowmaking Pumphouse Steel and Pipe Upgrade at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $99,955. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount	G.W. Tatro Construction Inc.	$99,955	approved
32	NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT transfer	Authorize the transfer of $250,000 of unexpended funds from Excess Registration Fees to the Fish and Game OHRV Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget as detailed in letter dated August 20, 2014. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 26, 2014.		$250,000	approved
33	NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT	Authorize to accept and expend $910,000 in federal funds from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the purpose of distributing federal fisheries disaster relief funds to northeast multispecies commercial harvesters impacted by the federal fisheries disaster declared by the Secreta		$910,000	approved
34	NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT contract	Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Roger Stephenson d/b/a Stephenson Strategic Communications, Stratham, NH, for fundraising efforts for the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program, in an amount not to exceed $35,454. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Othe	Roger Stephenson d/b/a Stephen	$35,454	approved Sununu
35	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES	Authorize a loan agreement with the Loon Estates Cooperative Inc., Northwood, NH, in the amount not to exceed $50,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 79% Federal, 21% Capital (General) Funds.	Loon Estates Cooperative Inc.	$50,000	approved
36	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract	Authorize to amend a sole source contract with each of the vendors as detailed in letter dated September 3, 2014, (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #76), for environmental spill response, cleanup and tank removals at petroleum sites, by increasing the amount by $250,000 from $690,000 to $		$940,000	approved
37	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES	Authorize Harven & Rita Betournay’s request to perform work on Wentworth Lake in Wolfeboro.			approved
38	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment	Authorize to retroactively pay membership dues to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc., Lawrence, KS, in an amount not to exceed $16,666.70. Effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.		$16,667	approved
39	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract	Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to retroactively contract with Saundra Kent, Deering, NH, to work with other content specialists from ME, VT, and RI on all aspects of NECAP test development in Science, Grades 4, 8 & 11, in an amount not to exceed $17,500. Effective September 1, 201	Saundra Kent	$17,500	approved
40	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $179,524. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 17.1% State, 82.9% Federal Funds.	Granite State Independent Livi	$179,524	approved
41	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract	Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $49,235. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.	Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hea	$49,235	approved
42	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY	Authorize a salary increase from letter grade GG, maximum step, to letter grade HH, maximum step, for Elizabeth Bielecki, Director of Administration, in the amount of $8,390.72 from the current salary of $94,034.08 to a new annual salary of $102,424.80.		$102,425	approved
43	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY	Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $94,635 of federal funds from the NH Highway Safety Agency that will be used by the Division of State Police to conduct patrols known as “Operation Safe Commute”. Effective October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income.		$94,635	approved
44	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant	Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $37,067 of federal funds from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration entitled Border Enforcement Grant Program to ensure that motor carriers and drivers operating commercial motor vehicles entering the US from a foreign country are		$37,067	approved
45	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment	Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively amend federal pass-through funds from the NH Department of Justice (originally approved by G&C on 3-6-13, item #29), for the purpose of supporting the operation of the Sex Offender Unit, by changing the end date from July 31, 2014 to June 30, 2			approved
46	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment	Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively amend federal pass-through funds from the NH Department of Justice (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #89), for the purpose of supporting the operation of the Sex Offender Unit, by changing the end date from June 30, 2014 to June 30,			approved
47	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY acceptance	Authorize the Division of State Police to travel over 300 miles one way in a State Police issued unmarked state vehicle to attend the Pennsylvania State Police Troop Funeral in Scranton, PA from September 17-19, 2014. (2)Further authorize to retroactively accept a donation, with a value of less than		$1,000	approved
48	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY	NOT USED			not_used
49	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant	Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with United Ways of NH to provide a public inquiry 2-1-1 hotline on behalf of the State of NH during incidents, disasters or emergencies for a total amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval thr	United Ways of NH	$50,000	approved
50	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract	Authorize the Division of Emergency Services and Communications to exercise an option to renew a one-year contract extension with Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC d/b/a FairPoint Communications NNE, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-2-13, item #74) to provide telephone ne		$594,009	approved
51	DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment	Authorize the Division of State Police to amend a grant from the NH Department of Justice and to amend a class 046 consultant position (originally approved by G&C on 4-9-14, item #66), by retroactively changing the end date to June 30, 2015. No Additional Funding. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon			approved
52	DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE amendment	Authorize to amend item #24, approved by G&C on October 2, 2013, by extending the end date retroactively from September 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015, for the purpose of establishing a Statewide Automated Victims Information and Notification Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. (2		$955,095	approved
53	DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant	Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $9,014.30 from the NH Safety Agency for the purpose of hosting a two-day Motor Vehicle Seminar entitled “J.B. McDuffee Prosecutorial Seminar”. (2)Further authorize to conduct a two-day seminar for the investigation and prosecution of motor vehi		$9,014	approved
54	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES transfer	Authorize to transfer funds in and among accounting units in the amount of $226,769 and create three new expenditure classes. The transfers are made up of $186,165 in general funds, $13,241 in transfer funds, and $27,363 in other funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 82% General,		$226,769	approved
55	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract	Authorize on behalf of the NH Deferred Compensation Commission, to accept and expend funds in the amount of $98,580 earned from contractual payments from Great-West Retirement Services which will be used to pay for expenses. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income – Def		$98,580	approved
56	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES waiver	Authorize the Division of Personnel’s’ request for waiver of classification decisions.			approved
57	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract	Authorize the State Surplus Distribution to enter into a service contract with James R. St. Jean Auctioneers, Epping, NH, for auctioneer services at no charge to the State of NH. The Auctioneer’s revenue will be achieve with an 8% Byers fee and will reimburse the State of NH 3% of the selling price	James R. St. Jean Auctioneers		approved
58	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract	Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a sole source contract with Employee Benefit Management Inc., Freeport, ME, for the continued administration of the State’s voluntary benefits contract for short-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance. Effective January 1, 2015 thro	Employee Benefit Management In		approved
59	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract	Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with Delta Dental Plan of NH Inc., Concord, NH, for the administration of self-funded dental coverage for the state employees and eligible dependents for a period of 36 months, in the amount of $1,061,504. Effective January 1, 2015 through	Delta Dental Plan of NH Inc.	$1.1M	approved
60	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract	Authorize the Surplus Distribution Section to enter into a contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, to coordinate and provide statewide Surplus Food Distribution for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, for a total amount not to exceed $475,317. Effectiv	Community Action Program Belkn	$475,317	approved
61	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES	Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend the Emergency Feeding Assistance Program funds available from the US Department of Agriculture in the amount of $68,952 for funding the warehousing and distribution of USDA commodity foods. Effective upon		$68,952	approved
62	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract	Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with The Segal Company, Boston, MA, for actuarial, claims audit, procurement support and general health benefits consulting services, for a total amount not to exceed $1,893,150. Effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. 32% Gene	Segal Company	$1.9M	approved

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