Mar 7, 2012

Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Wentworth Economic Development Corporation located in Wolfeboro, NH. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy

Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Coastal Economic Development Corporation for the benefit of Foss Manufacturing Co., LLC located in Hampton, NH. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, prov

Authorize to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000, for the purpose of assisting in site development to support 40 units of affordable housing. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the County of Merrimack, Boscawen, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 3-30-11, item #3, in the amount of $275,000), to allow for finalization of road improvement work to be completed, by extending the end date to December 31, 2012 from June 30, 2012. 100% Fe

Authorize to amend a grant agreement with the County of Merrimack, Boscawen, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 1-19-11, item #5, in the amount of $225,000), to allow for finalization of road improvement work to be completed, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2012 from June 30, 2012.

Authorize to exercise a sole source contract renewal option with International Business Machines, Pittsburg, PA, to provide Business Recovery Services for DHHS, Division of Child Support Services and Division of Family Assistance, by increasing the funding by $69,048 from $465,994 to $535,042, and b

Authorize the nomination of Michael J. Sanders, Portsmouth, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

Authorize the confirmation of James L. Pappaioanou, Bow, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.

Authorize the confirmation of Captain Nelson A. Abreu, Marston Mills, MA, for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.

Authorize to enter into an agreement with Securitas Security Services USA Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide armed security services at the Pease Air National Guard Facilities in Newington, NH, in the total amount of $1,117,152. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2014. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorize the Bureau of Facilities and Assets Management to enter into an agreement with D&V Landscaping LLC, Belmont, NH, for lawn care services at the Laconia Lakes Region Facility, in the amount of $21,500. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2012. 100% General Funds.

Authorize to enter into a contract with MGT of America Inc., Tallahassee, FL, for the provision of consulting services for business process analysis, design and reengineering, administrative supply chain planning and management, operational configuration and resource planning, quality control and se

Authorize to transfer funds in and among accounting units in the amount of $346,704, made up of $186,339 general funds and $160,365 in other funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 53.7% General, 46.3% Other Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on March 9, 2012.

Authorize to enter into a sub-grant with the Newton Police Department, in the amount of $7,500 from the FFY 2009 Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides funding to support the operation of the NH Attorney General’s Drug Task Force by assigning an officer to the Drug Task Force. Effective up

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Authorize to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $69,776 and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $69,775.56 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.

Authorize to enter into an agreement with NH FFA Foundation, Concord, NH, to develop a marketing education programming and outreach activities, in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 1, 2012. 100% Other Funds – IT/Risk Management.

Authorize to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the NH Department of Resources & Economic Development, to continue a marketing project uniting NH agriculture with tourism marketing for the State, in the amount of $159,040. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Fu

Authorize to accept and expend additional Title XXI State Children’s Health Insurance Program federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $599,142.54, and transfer out the general funds in the amount of $598,544. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend additi

Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal & Child Health Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $2,131,176 from DHHS Health Resources and Services Administration to fund the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Visiting Program. (2)Further author

Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy and Performance, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, to enter into an agreement with Tara Nelson, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Barnstead, to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment

Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Health Eating and Physical Activity Section, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children and Commodity Supplemental Foods Program to renew and amend an agreement with CQuest America Inc., Springfield, IL, (o

Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, to provide home visiting services to pregnant women in accordance with the Healthy Families America model,

Authorize to amend an agreement with Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health Inc., Laconia, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #76), to reduce substance abuse prevention services in the Lakes Region, by decreasing the price by $86,797 from $297,555 to an amount not to exceed $210,7

Authorize to amend an agreement with Granite United Way, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #78), to reduce substance abuse prevention services in the Capital Region, by decreasing the price by $92,994 from $307,638 to an amount not to exceed $214,664. (2)Further authorize to

Authorize to amend an agreement with County of Sullivan, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #74), to reduce substance abuse prevention services in Sullivan County Region, by decreasing the price by $34,359 from $185,869 to an amount not to exceed $151,510. (2)Further authorize to amen

Authorize to amend an agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 10-20-10, item #72), to reduce substance abuse prevention services in Sullivan County Region, by decreasing the price by $126,815 from $341,245 to an amount not to exceed $214,430. (2)Further au

Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health Inc., Laconia, NH, acting as the fiscal agent for the ServiceLink Aging and Disability Network (originally approved by G&C on 6-23-10, item #135), expanding outreach and education relative to Medicare cost sav

Authorize to accept and expend funds made available through a Victims of Crime Act sub grant from the NH Department of Justice, in the amount of $38,697 to supplant $23,009 of General Funds and provide for a net increase in spending authority of $15,668 of assistance to crime victims and their famil

Authorize to pay overtime in the amount of $1,705,000 for permanent personnel from Class 10 appropriations for positions that are vacant due to illness, extended leaves of absence, or pending recruitment at the NH Department of Corrections. 100% General Funds.

Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $201,499 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the Department of Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, for protective measures taken and damages incurred to DRED-managed properties by Hurricane Irene on September

Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to budget and expend $97,280 from the Stone Property Trust Fund Account for the purpose of funding property maintenance and equipment purchase. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Private Local Funds (Trust Funds). Contingent upon Fisca

Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $28,040 of federal funds from the Department of Agriculture, USDA Forest Service for maintaining and enhancing the Forest Health Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with Decorative Interiors of Laconia Inc., Laconia, NH, for vinyl composition floor tile replacement at the North Country Resources Center in Lancaster, in the amount of $12,799. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 1

Authorize to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation for the purposes of implementing a direct mail marketing program targeting lapsed anglers to increase fishing license sales. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2013.

Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Audubon Society of NH, Concord, NH, for implementing Wildlife Action Plan strategies, in the amount of $87,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Alstead, NH, in the amount of $35,000, to complete the Lower Warren Brook Restoration Project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2013. 100% Other (Fisheries Habitat) Funds. #45 Authorize to enter into a contract with S.D. Sze

Authorize to amend item #54, approved by G&C on October 21, 2009, Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund, ARRA of 2009 federal funds by reallocating $38,000 between classes. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2014. 100% ARRA Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorize a Supplemental Loan Agreement with the City of Laconia, which finalizes and lowers the original loan agreement (originally approved by G&C on 8-19-09, item #109C), by $2,761.61 from $437,000 to $434,238.39. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% Clean Water State Revolving Fund Repayment Account

Authorize to amend a loan agreement with the City of Keene (originally approved by G&C on 1-27-10, Late Item A), to reallocate the funding sources as follows: increase the ARRA of 2009 by $294,000 from $635,099 to $929,099, and decrease Clean Water State Revolving Fund Repayment Funds by $294,000 fr

Authorize to amend the Cooperative Agreement with the University of NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-9-11, item #73), by modifying milepost dates, for the purchase of two compressed natural gas light duty vehicles, by increasing the amount by $4,296 from $27,000 to $31,296. Effective upon G&C ap

Authorize to make a retroactive payment of an invoice in the amount of $45,396.92 for emergency work undertaken by the Town of Meredith on August 21 and September 8-14, 2-11 to repair a leak in the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program’s 12-inch sewer force main located in Meredith. 100% WRBP Funds.

Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Town of Rollinsford, NH, to support the replacement of a municipal multi-function truck, in an amount not to exceed $37,703.28. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds. #53 Authorize to retroactively amend the sole sour

Authorize to enter into an agreement with New England Southern Railroad Co., Inc., Goffstown, NH, to support the purchase of idle reduction equipment for its SW1500 switch locomotive, in an amount not to exceed $28,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds. DEPA

Authorize to grant funds in accordance with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to Belknap County Department of Corrections, Laconia, NH, to assist in the operation of their approved career and technical education programs for offenders, in the amount of $10,941.22, and au

Authorize to grant funds in accordance with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to Strafford County Department of Corrections, Dover, NH, to assist in the operation of their approved career and technical education programs for female offenders, in the amount of $13,640, an

TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor St. Hilaire, voted to table the request to pay the Council of Chief State School Officers, Washington, DC, membership dues for FY12, in the amount of $32,916. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2011 through June 30,

Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to accept and expend “DMV Mobile Motorcycle Trailer Grant” funds in the amount of $26,000 from the NH Highway Safety Agency for the purpose of a mobile trailer to display and operate the Smart Trainer and training motorcycles at public events. Effective upon

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with North Country Resource and Development Area Council Inc., to provide technical and planning assistance to rural communities in NH to improve their water delivery capacity and emergency response

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Newfields Village Water & Sewer District in the amount of $15,000 toward the purchase and installation of a back-up power generator at the Hervey Court Wastewater Treatment Facility. Effecti

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Newfields Village Water & Sewer District in the amount of $15,000 toward the purchase and installation of a back-up power generator at the Swampscott Road Wastewater Pumping Station. Effecti

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Newfields Village Water & Sewer District in the amount of $15,000 toward the purchase and installation of a back-up power generator at the Otis Street Wastewater Pumping Station. Effective u

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Barnstead, in the amount of $14,650 toward the purchase and installation of an emergency generator and automatic transfer at the Barnstead Fire Station #2. Effective upon G&C approva

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Claremont, in the amount of $140,108 toward the purchase and installation of a generator for the community’s emergency shelter to be located at the new community center. Effective up

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Colebrook, for the purchase of approved emergency response equipment for the Public Works Department, for a total of $5,896. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 1

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into an agreement with the City of Lebanon, to update the community’s Local Emergency Operations Plan and to update the infrastructure of their Emergency Operations Center for a total amount of $5,250. Effective upon G&C a

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into an agreement with the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, to provide planning assistance to four communities with their local hazard mitigation plans, for a total amount of $20,000. Effective upon

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into an agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, to provide planning assistance to three communities with their local hazard mitigation plans, for a total amount of $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through Se

Authorize to transfer $1,200,000 from Highway Surplus to fund the state match of Tropical Storm Irene FEMA and FHWA reimbursements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Fund. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay various owners $32,471 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from January 19, 2012 through February 14, 2012.

Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way’s petition for a hearing on alterations to the NH 28 Intersection with Peacham Road and White Oak Road in the Town of Barnstead, with a Suggested Commission to hold a hearing, and if the necessity is found, to layout the new highway at this location, with a sugge

Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 2.49 acre parcel of State owned land located in the Town of Chichester to Eddie Watson for $50,000 plus a $1,100 Administrative Fee. (2)Further authorize to compensate CB Richard Ellis – New England from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of

Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section to enter into a contract with Kriester Artesian Well Company Inc., Henniker, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Paul Fultone, New Boston, NH, in the amount of $24,880. Effective upon G&C approval through April 6, 2012.

Authorize the Bureau of Materials and Research to enter into an agreement with S. W. Cole Engineering Inc., Somersworth, NH, for the purposes of providing materials testing and construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013

Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with Fay, Spofford & Thorndike LLC, Burlington, MA, and Bedford, NH, for the preliminary design for the rehabilitation of the two Red List bridges carrying I-93 Northbound and Southbound over the Winnipesaukee River near Exit 20 in the

Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Bedford, NH, to perform a system planning study to examine turnpike transportation system upgrades along three miles of the F.E. Everett Turnpike (I-293) through Exits 6 and 7 in the City of Manchest

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation from Reach the Beach Relay Inc., Woodsville, MA, in the amount of $15,000, for the NH State Parks’ involvement in the 2011 edition of the New Balance Reach the Beach Relay race series.

Authorize to accept a donation from the Indian Trade Commission, in the amount of $4,900 for hotel accommodations, meals and transfers in Verona, Italy for two Liquor Commission employees to attend the 2012 Vinitaly Wine Exhibition in Verona, Italy.

Authorize to accept monetary donations in the amount of $236 for the period of August 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, and deposit into the Resident Council Fund.

Authorize to accept a donation of three new Cascade Rescue Company Lightweight Titanium Stokes Litters valued at $1,822.80, for a total of $5,468.40 to be donated to the Law Enforcement Division to be used for search and rescue missions.

Authorize to accept a retroactive gift in the amount of $280 from EMC2 Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, for lodging at an executive briefing, titled “Intelligent Business Transformation – Synchronizing IT and Business Strategy,” to be held Monday, March 5, 2012 a the Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, VT.