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Personnel Actions (32)
confirmation
Bonnie M. Walshaw, Franklin
Director of Collections, Department of Revenue Administration
confirmation
Christopher Dodge, New
Community College System Of New Hampshire, Board of Trustees (High School Vocational Director)
confirmation
George F. Valliere, Gorham
Enhanced 911 Commission (Police Officer)
confirmation
James P. Gerry, Bedford
New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank (Public Finance)
confirmation
John J. Colony, Harrisville
New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority (Municipal)
confirmation
Joseph D. Tessier, Milford
Justice, New Hampshire Circuit Court
confirmation
Justin S. Hersh, Goshen
Justice, New Hampshire Circuit Court
confirmation
Kenneth Merrifield, Franklin
New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees (Employer Member Representing Management of State Employees)
confirmation
Lisa M. English, Weare
Justice, New Hampshire Superior Court
confirmation
Matthew J. Roan, Pembroke
Board of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers (Funeral Directors and Embalmer)
confirmation
Maureen Murtagh, Rye
Board of Nursing (LPN)
confirmation
Richard R. Lewis, Plymouth
New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority (Local Planning)
confirmation
Robert P. Hale, Concord
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
confirmation
Sandra L. Cabrera, Columbia
Justice, New Hampshire Circuit Court
confirmation
Sherie L. Friedrich, Brookline
Board of Psychologists (Psychologist)
confirmation
Steven J. Ranfos, Goffstown
Juvenile Parole Board
nomination
Brett E. Pierson, Kingston
Aviation Users Advisory Board (Airline)
nomination
Douglas Basnett, Kittery
State Board of Fire Control (Manufacturing Industry)
nomination
Evan Bonney, Newmarket
State Board of Fire Control (Propane Gas Distributer)
nomination
Janet I. Aug, Keene
Board of Optometry
nomination
Jeffrey M. Taylor, Richmond
Pesticides Control Board (Pesticides Applicator)
nomination
Jennifer Pearl, Concord
Dental Hygienists Committee (Nom. By the Dental Hygienists’ Assoc.)
nomination
Kenneth Merrifield, Franklin
Commissioner, Department of Labor
nomination
Kevin Lacasse, New
Manufactured Housing Installation Standards Board (Installer)
nomination
Ronald Edmiston, East
State Radiation Advisory Committee (Public Member)
nomination
Stacey Donlon, Derry
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority
resignation
Brandt Lambert, Fremont
State Board of Fire Control
resignation
Grant M. Nichols, Dover
Assistant Director, NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Department of Safety
resignation
Jacqueline Harrison, Hillsborough
Dental Hygienists Committee
resignation
John T. Flanders, Concord
Manufactured Housing Installations Standards Board
resignation
Lori Shibinette, Northfield
Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
resignation
Theresa Pare Curtis, Goffstown
Director of Web Support, Department of Information Technology
Agenda Items (52)
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
1A OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION expenditure
Authorize the Division of Health Professionals to renew its membership with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Chicago, IL, in the amount of $6,000 for annual membership dues. Effective for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. 100% Agency Funds.
 		$6,000 approved
4A DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize to appoint Lieutenant Colonel Robert F. O’Donnell, Suffolk, VA, to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
 		approved
5A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES amendment
Authorize to amend a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act State Clean Diesel grant to First Student, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, (originally approved by G&C on 6/2/21, item #94), by extending the completion date to March 31, 2023 from September 30, 2022. No additional funding is involved in this time extension.
 		First Student, Inc. approved
5B DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES amendment
Authorize to amend a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act State Clean Diesel grant to First Student, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, (originally approved by G&C on 4/7/21, item #52), by extending the completion date to March 31, 2023 from September 30, 2022. No additional funding is involved in this time extension.
 		First Student, Inc. approved
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorize to make a one-time unencumbered payment to the Town of Hampstead, in the amount of $139,191 to address property tax base impacts resulting from the acquisition of Hampstead Hospital. Effective upon G&C approval. 33% Federal, 67% Other Funds (Provider Revenues).
 		$139,191 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into an amendment to an existing contract with Vault Medical Service, P.A., Dobbs Ferry, NY, (originally approved by G&C on 11/22/21, late item #A), for at-home COVID-19 testing, with no change to the price limitation of $8,000,000 and no change to the contract completion date of
Vault Medical Service, P.A. $8.0M approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing agreement with Dr. Judah Weathers, Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7/14/21, item #7), to continue providing psychiatric services at Philbrook Adult Transitional Housing Center, by exercising a contract renewal option by increasing the price limitation by
 		Dr. Judah Weathers $156,000 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing cooperative project agreement with the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7/31/19, item #17), to support the NH Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program to promote behavioral health integration into pediatric primary care practic
 		University of New Hampshire $1.5M approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into contracts with the Contractors listed in letter dated June 27, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $2,118,905 for the provision of Regional Public Health Network services. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for up to 4 additiona
 		$2.1M approved
10A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Mindshare Consulting Group, Lutz, FL, in the amount of $108,000 to provide 24-hour technical support and access to enable the Department to identify children who are at the highest risk of abuse and neglect. Effective upon G&C approval through June
 		Mindshare Consulting Group $108,000 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lease
Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a lease of a 5,600 square foot parcel of State-owned land, located on the Concord-Lincoln Railroad Corridor, in the Town of Ashland, to The Ashland Historical Society at no cost. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to increase the contract value amount with Continental Paving, Inc., Londonderry, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 12/8/21, item #29), by $250,000 from $3,593,613.90 to $3,843,613.90, for fuel and asphalt increases on Hillsborough US 202 and NH 9 paving project
 		$3.8M approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to increase the contract value amount with Pike Industries, Inc., Belmont, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4/6/22, item #30), by $109,000 from $3,424,196.75 to $3,533,196.75 for additional fuel and asphalt price adjustment costs due to the market price escalat
 		$3.5M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to increase the contract value amount with Pike Industries, Inc., Belmont, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 8/4/21, item #31), by $139,000 from $5,485,955.10 to $5,624,955.10 for additional fuel and asphalt price adjustment costs due to the market price escalat
 		$5.6M approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to increase the contract value amount with Pike Industries, Inc., Belmont, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4/6/22, item #29), by $675,000 from $4,343,543.25 to $5,018,543.25 for additional pavement preservation work on NH 110A in Milan-Dummer and on NH 16 in E
 		$5.0M approved
15A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Manchester, to construct an aircraft apron Phase I at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Federal participation in the amount of $2,094,443. Effective retroactive to May 6, 2022 through May 25, 2026. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$2.1M approved
15B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to increase the contract value amount with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4/6/22, item #28), by $196,000 from $4,776,538.12 to $4,972,538.12 for fuel and asphalt increases on the resurfacing of tier 2, 3, and 4 roads in 1
 		$5.0M approved
15C DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to increase the contract value amount with Eurovia Coast, LLC, Northfield, MA, (originally approved by G&C on 1/12/22, item #32), by increasing the contract amount by $425,000 from $7,557,437.60 to $7,982,437.60 for fuel and asphalt increases for pavement preserv
 		$8.0M approved
15D DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 2.73 +/- acre parcel, with improvements, located at 86 Remoat Trail in the Town of Conway. The sale will be directly to the NH Housing Finance Authority for $301,100, which includes a $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$301,100 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES contract
Authorize the Division of Community Based Military Programs to enter into a contract agreement with Granite River Studios, Inc., Derry, NH, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to create a series of mini-training videos that will be made available to community service providers who are seeking informa
 		Granite River Studios, Inc. $25,000 withdrawn
17 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS, AND FOOD
Authorize Plant Industry to accept and expend federal funds totaling $8,776 for the Forest Pest Outreach, these funds cover costs to support the activities of the surveys. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$8,776 approved
18 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT personnel
Authorize to place Brendhan Harris at the sixth step for the position of Insurance Fraud Director, unclassified salary grade FF, earing $97,682 annually. Effective July 15, 2022. 100% Agency Income.
 		$97,682 approved
Warmington
19 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Normandeau Associates, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $249,750 to assess and report on the potential environmental, economic, and energy impacts in NH of development of offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30
 		Normandeau Associates $249,750 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $57,000 to support energy consumption reduction and costs in state buildings. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
 		New Hampshire Department of Ad $57,000 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize an annual salary increase for Jared Chicoine, in the amount of $6,032 from a current salary of $109,460 to a new annual salary of $115,492. Effective July 15, 2022. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
 		$115,492 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize an annual salary increase for Christopher Ellms Jr., in the amount of $5,668 from a current salary of $103,532 to a new annual salary of $109,200. Effective August 13, 2022. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
 		$109,200 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize an annual salary increase for Thomas Frantz, in the amount of $5,200 from a current salary of $105,482 to a new annual salary of $110,682. Effective August 13, 2022. 100% Other Funds (Agency Income).
 		$110,682 approved
23A DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, in an amount not to exceed $56,540.72 as part of a temporary staff assignment to provide support in helping administer the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund of $1,250,000,000 from the Coronavi
 		$1.25B approved
23B DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY grant
Authorize to finalize the grant agreements using signed terms and conditions and in the amounts indicated in letter dated June 20, 2022, totaling $513,605 from the approved accept and expend of $12,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds, previously approved on October 22, 20
 		$12.0M approved
23C DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY grant
Authorize to finalize the grant agreements using signed terms and conditions and in the amounts indicated in letter dated July 1, 2022, totaling $125,821.10 from the approved accept and expend of $3,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds, previously approved on November 22,
$3.0M approved
Wheeler
23D DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 as part of a temporary staff assignment to provide support in helping administer the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund of $1,250,000,000 from the Coro
 		$1.25B approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS contract
Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to enter into a contract with Thomas P. Miller and Associates, LLC, Indianapolis, IN, in the amount of $296,500 for the statewide evaluation of the American Job Centers and workforce development system. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 202
 		Thomas P. Miller and Associate $296,500 withdrawn
25 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorize the recommendation of the Cannon Mountain Advisory Commission to implement the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area capital improvement project, to be funded in the amount of $450,000 by the Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Fund. The Cannon Mountain Advisory commission recommended
$450,000 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES lease
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to accept the release of rights of approximately 5.1 +/- acres of former railroad corridor abutting Mast Yard State Forest in the Town of Hopkinton, from Pinsly Railroad Company, Inc., successor in interest to the Concord & Claremont Railway Railroad. Effe
 		approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, in the amount of $75,000 to study the occurrence and behavior of per- and poly–fluoroalkyl substances in soils in NH. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 100% Emerging Contaminants
 		U.S. Geological Survey $75,000 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorize APR 66, LLC’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
 		approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize the Office of Social and Emotional Wellness, to hold an organized meeting in August of 2022, at the Doubletree Hotel in Manchester, NH, for a total conference cost not to exceed $66,655 for the purpose of sponsoring a conference entitled: “NH Choose Love Statewide Conference”. Effective up
 		$66,655 approved
Wheeler
30 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Learner Support to enter into a sole source contract with Graduation Alliance, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, in the amount not to exceed $936,000 to implement its Engage Attendance Recovery Program. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Graduation Alliance, Inc. $936,000 approved
Wheeler
31 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter in a sole source contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $9,000 to attend trainings in Progressive Employment and subsequently support businesses and eligible Vocational Rehabilitation customer
 		Granite State Independent Livi $9,000 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Office of the Commissioner to disburse death benefits in the amount of $100,000 to Mrs. Carlene Whitcomb, Littleton, NH as the surviving spouse of deceased Fire Instructor Jeffrey Whitcomb as a result of his death on October 2, 2021. Investigation determined that his death constitutes
$100,000 approved
32A DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY acceptance
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept a donation from Rob and Karen Rigsby, in the amount of $1,000, for the purpose of purchasing a ballistic vest for a State Police K-9. (2) Further authorize to expend the donation in the amount of $1,000, for the purchasing of a ballistic vest for a St
 		$1,000 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello, Massachusetts, as a substitute medical examiner, in an amount not to exceed $12,000, to aid the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the period of August 27, 2022 to August 28, 2022; November 5, 2022 to November 6, 2022;
 		Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello $12,000 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Dr. Jeremy Stuelpnagel, New York, as a substitute medical examiner, for an amount not to exceed $20,000, to aid the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the period of August 11, 2022 to August 15, 2022 and October 14, 2022 to October 18, 2022.
Dr. Jeremy Stuelpnagel $20,000 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the Hillsborough Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $49,045, from the American Rescue Plan Act, to support municipalities and state agencies with activities related to relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023.
 		Hillsborough Police Department $49,045 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the Town of Lincoln, NH, in an amount not to exceed $26,098, from the American Rescue Plan Act, to support municipalities and state agencies with activities related to relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Feder
 		Town of Lincoln $26,098 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize a working capital warrant in the amount of $900,000,000 to cover payment of expenditures for the Month of August 2022.
 		$900.0M approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES grant
Authorize the Division of Plant and Property Management, Plant-Property Administration, to accept and expend a grant from the New Hampshire Department of Energy, in an amount not to exceed $57,000 for the purpose of supporting the State Energy Manager’s office for programs which reduce energy consum
 		$57,000 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with D.L. King & Associates Inc., Nashua, NH, for a total price not to exceed $718,000 for ECTC Electrical Generator Replacement, Pembroke, NH. (2) Further authorize the amount of $6,000 be approved for payment t
 		D.L. King & Associates Inc. $724,000 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a statewide contract with Consolidated Communications of Northern New England Company, LLC, Mattoon, IL, in the amount up to and not to exceed $100,000 for Dark Fiber Facilities Services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend for 2 addit
 		Consolidated Communications of $100,000 tabled
64 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES grant
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Warmington, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table the request to authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell 22+/- acres of state-owned land within the Controlled Access Right of Way on the westerly side of NH Route 11, in the Town of
 		$181,100 tabled
90 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Gatsas, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table the request to retroactively pay the New Hampshire Department of Transportation $230,644.16, which is 33% of the amount that Granite State Hospitality, LLC, the developer-operator of Hookse
 		$230,644 tabled