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Personnel Actions (30)
resignation
Alexandra H. Hamel, Weare
Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals
resignation
Andrew R. Peterson, Peterborough
New England Board of Higher Education
resignation
Christiana Thornton, Pembroke
University System of New Hampshire, Board of Trustees
resignation
Christine R. Gauthier, Campton
Board of Psychologists
resignation
Debra E. Grott, Hampton
Board of Accountancy
resignation
Edward W. Stewart, Jr
Compensation Appeals Board
resignation
Frank Eaton, Concord
State Board of Auctioneers
resignation
Gregory C Eastman, Littleton
Community College System of New Hampshire, Board of Trustees
resignation
Gregory P. Rusnica, North
Board of Landscape Architects
resignation
Jonathan Eddinger, Amherst
Board of Medicine
resignation
Kenneth Conaty, Bow
Water Council
resignation
Kevin Knarr, Bedford
University System of New Hampshire, Board of Trustees
resignation
Lawrence E. Maznek, Bedford
Water Council
resignation
Lee E. Carbonneau, Loudon
Wetlands Council
resignation
Lisa M. Morin, Laconia
Lakes Management Advisory Committee
resignation
Michelle D. Perkins, Henniker
New England Board of Higher Education
resignation
Nathan A. Noyes, New
Director, Division of State Police, Department of Safety
resignation
Nicholas Jette, Brookline
Board of Home Inspectors
resignation
Paul J. Lloyd, Concord
New Hampshire Veterans Home Board of Managers
resignation
Richard D. Smith, Hancock
Lakes Management Advisory Committee
resignation
Robert P. Worden, Atkinson
Physical Therapy Governing Board
resignation
Roger Sevigny, Dover
Compensation Appeals Board
resignation
Samuel H. Martin, r
Executive Branch Ethics Committee
resignation
Stephen M. Duprey, Concord
Pease Development Authority
resignation
Steven R. Lavoie, Allenstown
Director, Division of Administration, Department of Safety
resignation
Steven Wingate, Mirror
Lakes Management Advisory Committee
resignation
Stewart Yeaton, Epsom
Rivers Management Advisory Committee
resignation
Susan A. Cuddy, Amherst
New Hampshire Veterans Home Board of Managers
resignation
Timothy S. Wheelock, Portsmouth
Compensation Appeals Board
resignation
Tina Kasim, Northfield
Acting Director of the Division of Economic Development / Department of Economic Affairs
Agenda Items (140)
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
1A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION expenditure
Authorize to enter Katherine Page into an educational tuition agreement with Granite State College, Concord, NH, to participate in Change Management and Communication online during the period of April 4, 2022 through June 24, 2022 and pay said costs in the amount of $417. 100% General Funds.
Granite State College $417
1B DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION expenditure
Authorize to enter Katelyn Komisarek into an educational tuition agreement with Granite State College, Concord, NH, to participate in Leading Teams during the period of April 4, 2022 to June 24, 2022, and pay said costs in the amount of $854.40. 100% Other Agency Income.
Granite State College $854
1C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES expenditure
Authorize to make a one-time payment to The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, for the annual membership dues in an amount not to exceed $7,025. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2023. 83% General, 17% Other Funds.
$7,025
2A DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY acceptance
Authorize the Commissioner Denis Goulet to accept a gift in the amount of $2,162.08 from the Center for Technology in order to attend and serve as co-chair at the National CIO Roundtable on March 27-30, 2022 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT, hosted by the Center for Technology, a 501
$2,162 approved
2B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES acceptance
Authorize to accept non-monetary donations valued at $1,180 received from July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
$1,180 approved
2C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES acceptance
Authorize to accept donations from contributors in the amount of $14,023.09 from the period of July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 and deposit same into the NH Hospital Trust Fund.
$14,023 approved
3A DEPARTMENT OF LABOR report
Authorize to accept and place on file the Biennial Report for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30. 2021. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
3B DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES report
Authorize to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Joseph D. Kenney with regard to a certain project in participation with NH Oddfellows’ Home d/b/a Presidential Oaks, Concord, NH.
approved
3C DEPARTMENT OF STATE report
Authorize to accept and place on file the Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
approved
4A DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the nomination of Mario A. Rey II, Deerfield, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for this grade promotion in the NH Army National Guard.
approved
4B DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the nomination of Major Jeffrey D. VanGuilder, Haddon Township, NJ, for appointment in the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for appointment in this grade in the NH Air National Guard.
approved
4C DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the nomination of Major Ryan C. Morrison, La Grange, NC, for appointment in the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for appointment in this grade in the NH Air National Guard.
approved
4D DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the nomination of Major Lukas J. Huebener, Fairchild AFB, WA, for appointment in the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for appointment in this grade in the NH Air National Guard.
approved
4E DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the nomination of Major Austin S. Westbrook, Spokane, WA, for appointment in the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for appointment in this grade in the NH Air National Guard.
approved
4F DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Matthew P. Henry, Concord, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
approved
4G DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the nomination of Timothy B. Gardner, Hanover, NH, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for appointment in the NH Army National Guard.
approved
4H DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the nomination of Alexander S. Pagliughi, Hanscom AFB, MA, for appointment to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets the physical, moral and professional qualifications for appointment in the NH Army National Guard.
approved
4I DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES nomination
Authorize the confirmation of Alexander M. Sinclair, Nashua, NH, to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
approved
4J DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to appoint James J. Hodgdon as a Criminal Investigator at a salary level of $73,528 LG BB, Step 5. Effective upon G&C approval of March 11, 2022, whichever is later, through a term ending July 1, 2024.
$73,528 approved
4K DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way’s petition for a hearing on the proposed safety improvements on NH Route 16. A Commission of Three persons should be appointed by the Governor and Council to hold a hearing, and shall determine whether there is occasion for reconstruction of pavement, underlying
$840 approved
5A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-22-21, item #20A), for the provision of temporary Youth Counselors to support Sununu Youth Services Center, by adjusting the temporary staff per-diem rate from $46 p
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Serv $846,720 approved
5B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to amend an existing Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-19, item #22), by extending the completion date from April 30, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Effectiv
University of NH Sponsored Pro approved
5C NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY contract
Authorize to enter into a time-only contract amendment with Citizens Bank, National Association, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-7-18, item #33), for one additional year of unemployment trust fund banking services. Effective upon G&C approval or April 1, 2022, whichever is later, thr
approved
5D DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorize the Bureau of Trails to enter into memorandum of agreements with the snowmobile clubs and at the properties as detailed in letter dated January 11, 2022, for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and managing public snowmobile trails. Effective upon G&C approval through February 15, 2027
approved
5E DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a no-cost memorandum of agreement with the Concord Police Department to work collaboratively in identifying and disrupting drug trafficking throughout the State of NH and the City of Concord. Effective upon G&C approval.
Concord Police Department approved
5F DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES amendment
Authorize to amend an agreement with the Great Bay Stewards Inc., Greenland, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-19-21, item #72), for the Development of the Comprehensive Plan for Resilient Salt Marsh by extending the completion date from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023. No-cost amendment. 100% Fe
Great Bay Stewards Inc. approved
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorize to accept and expend federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, in the amount of $300,300. These funds will be used to provide a wage enhancement for Licensed Nursing Assistants at Glencliff Home. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee
$300,300 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2022 funds to Joshua Bolduc, Juvenile Probation & Parole Off II, in the amount of $1,090.20 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2021. 76.37% General, 23.63% Federal Funds.
$1,090 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorize the determination made by the Commissioner that on January 18, 2022, a Mental Health Worker II at NH Hospital, sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in nature. Effec
approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Ascentria Community Services Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-16-21, item #8), to provide communication access to community partners to support COVID-19 services, by increasing the price by $550,000 from $2,435,289 to $2,985,289 with no
Ascentria Community Services I $3.0M approved
9A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorize to accept and expend federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $15,015,000 which will be used to provide capital defrayment to Portsmouth Regional Hospital and its parent company HCA Healthcare Inc., to develop a consolidated behavioral health hospital. Effective upo
$15.0M approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorize to continue one full-time temporary Business Systems Analyst II, salary grade 30. Effective March 17, 2022 upon G&C approval through March 17, 2023. 55.12% General, 44.88% Federal Funds.
approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend existing contracts by exercising renewal options with the vendors listed in bold as detailed in letter dated February 23, 2022, and retroactively enter into new sole source contracts with the contractors as listed in italics to increase behavioral health long term care bed capacit
$2.1M approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Achievement Therapy Services LLC, Tilton, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-11-18, item #12), for the continuation of physical therapy services for individuals admitted to NH Hospital, by exercising a contract renewal option by increasing the price limi
Achievement Therapy Services L $627,748 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES personnel
Authorize to continue three full-time temporary positions: Administrator III, salary grade 31; Business Systems Analyst II, salary grade 30; and Training Development Manager, salary grade 24, effective March 17, 2022 upon G&C approval through March 17, 2023. 100% General Funds.
approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive amendment to a memorandum of understanding with the NH Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-2-21, item #30), for continuation of the Ask the Question: Ask, Link, Collaborate Technical Assistance progr
$105,000 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Dr. Amy Kritzer MD, Groton, MA (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-19, item #73), to continue providing medical consulting services to the NH Newborn Screening Program, by increasing the price by $54,000 from $54,000 to $108,000 and by extending the compl
Dr. Amy Kritzer MD $108,000 approved
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17 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-20, item #12), to provide Alliance on Innovation in Maternal Health patient safety bundles in order to reduce maternal mortality, by increasing the price by $52,114 from $27
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospit $325,226 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into contracts with the vendors as detailed in letter dated February 22, 2022, for reimbursement of repayment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, in an amount not to exceed $271,500. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2025, with the option to
$271,500 approved
Wheeler
19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Northern Human Services, Conway, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-19, item #78B), to expand a North Country Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families by developing a regional health plan to address barriers to accessing resources
Northern Human Services $630,000 approved
Wheeler
20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES amendment
Authorize to amend an existing agreement with ICF Macro Inc., Fairfax, VA (originally approved by G&C on 12-16-16, item #22), to continue conducting the annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and Asthma Callback Surveys, by increasing the price by $27,500 from $2,583,307 to $2,610,807, wi
ICF Macro Inc. $2.6M approved
20A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-18-16, item #21), to continue operation of the NH State Cancer Registry per RSA 141-B and in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and P
Trustees of Dartmouth College $6.4M approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES contract
Authorize to amend an existing contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-25-20, item #8), for the ongoing provision of Permanent Housing and Supportive Services through the Federal Continuum of Care Program to individuals and families who are expe
Southwestern Community Service $650,329 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,964,072 awarded under the American Rescue Plan Act and administered via the Federal Aviation Administration to cover airport operating expenses at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. Effective retroactive
$2.0M approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,051,081 awarded under the American Rescue Plan Act and administered via the Federal Aviation Administration to cover airport operating expenses at the Lebanon Municipal Airport. Effective retroactive to January 20, 2020 through June 30, 2022
$1.1M approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $8,735,862 awarded under the American Rescue Plan Act and administered via the Federal Aviation Administration to cover airport operating expenses at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Effective retroactive to Jan
$8.7M approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Claremont, NH, to rehabilitate, mark, sign and construct drainage improvements to Runway 11-29 at the Claremont Municipal Airport in Claremont, NH, in the amount of $3,068,861. Effective upon G&C approval through July 28, 2025. 95
$3.1M approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Finance and Contracts to pay small claims in the amount of $21,922.49. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
$21,922 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners and tenants $218,051.50 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from December 25, 2021 through January 22, 2022.
$218,052 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell two parcels of state-owned land, totaling 5.2+/- acres located on the westerly side of NH Route 16 (Spaulding Turnpike) in the Town of Newington to S.N.S Equity LLC fro $1,111,200 which includes an $1,100 per parcel administrative fee. Effective upon G&C
$1.1M approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners and tenants $314,060 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from January 23, 2022 through March 9, 2022.
$314,060 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file NHDOT’s 2021 Local Public Agency Annual Report that reports on all locally administered federal and state funded projects.
approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to pay an amount not to exceed $31,613 to Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, to procure fleet maintenance software and passenger notification software to support their public transit system. Effective upon G&C approval throug
$31,613 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into an agreement with R.W. Gillespie & Associates Inc., Biddeford, ME, for the purposes of providing materials testing and construction inspection services, for total fees not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31,
R.W. Gillespie & Associates In $300,000 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua to provide funding and services under the Federal Aid Program through a local project administration process to install crosswalk visibility enhancements, totaling $452,000. Effective upon G&C
City of Nashua $452,000 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Claremont, NH, to complete obstruction removal at the Claremont Municipal Airport in Claremont, NH, in the amount of $422,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 28, 2025. 100% Federal Funds.
$422,000 approved
34A DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Gatsas, and with Councilors Warmington and Stevens voting no, voted to table the request to accept and place on file the fact finder report for NH Department of Transportation, State Employees Association of NH, S
tabled
Warmington, Stevens
34B DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Gatsas, and with Councilors Warmington and Stevens voting no, voted to table the request to accept and place on file the fact finder report for NH Department of Health and Human Services, NH State Hospital, State
tabled
Warmington, Stevens
34C DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Gatsas, and with Councilors Warmington and Stevens voting no, voted to table the request to accept and place on file the fact finder report for NH Liquor Commission, Retail Division, State Employees Association of
tabled
Warmington, Stevens
34D DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Kenney, seconded by Councilor Gatsas, and with Councilors Warmington and Stevens voting no, voted to table the request to accept and place on file the fact finder report for NH Department of Safety, Marine Patrol, State Employees Association o
tabled
Warmington, Stevens
35 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to retroactively award a grant to the City of Berlin, for the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act funding to offset a decline in revenues arising from diminished airport operations and activities as a result of the COVID-19 Public Healt
$9,000 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Construction’s summary report of active projects that may require contingency use, for the year end 2021.
approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into an agreement with John Turner Consulting Inc., North Hampton, NH, for the purposes of providing materials testing and construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2023
John Turner Consulting Inc. $200,000 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with GMI Asphalt LLC, Belmont, NH, for the Statewide Tier 2 Resurfacing pavement resurfacing project on 21 miles along 6 roadway sections in the following towns in Districts 2 and 3: Lebanon, Hanover, Ashland, Andover, Center Harbor, Moul
GMI Asphalt LLC $3.7M approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Stephens Marquis Associates Inc., Merrimack, NH, for the Milan project consisting of the upgrade of the existing underground diesel storage tank and vehicle fueling facility at the Milan Shed, on the basis of a low bid of $598,800. (
Stephens Marquis Associates In $598,800 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a retroactive sole source contract amendment with Concord Coach Lines Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-15-19, item #37B), for intercity bus service from Berlin, North Conway, and Littleton to Concord, NH, by increasing the amount
$2.7M approved
40A DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY contract
Authorize, on behalf of the State of NH Liquor Commission to amend its existing contract with Essintial Enterprise Solutions Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA (originally approved by G&C on 7-31-19, item #50), by increasing the price by $1,159,818.62 from $1,095,924 to $2,255,742.62 for the purpose of expandi
Essintial Enterprise Solutions $2.3M approved
41 NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with Disability Rights Center, Concord, NH, to build and maintain a coalition of people with disabilities, family members, advocates, service providers and others to identify barriers and opportunities to expand the use of supported decision making in N
Disability Rights Center $50,000 approved
42 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the City of Rochester, NH, in the amount of $500,000 to support the affordable housing rehabilitation project known as the Gafney Home, Rochester, NH. Effective March 9, 2022 through June 30, 2024. 100% Federal Funds
City of Rochester $500,000 approved
43 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000 to support the acquisition of two parcels situated at 122-124 Water Street, Keene, NH, for the construction of a 48-Bed emergency shelter and resource cent
County of Cheshire $500,000 approved
44 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the Town of Northumberland, NH, in the amount of $25,000, on behalf of Brookview Mobile Home Park Cooperative Inc., to support its water and sewer infrastructure systems study at the property in Northumberland. Effec
Town of Northumberland $25,000 approved
45 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY grant
Authorize, under the Community Development Block Grant program, to award a grant to the County of Grafton, Haverhill, NH, in the amount of $490,000 for the purpose of subgranting funds to Mid-State Health Center to support the renovation of its existing building into a children’s learning center, Pl
County of Grafton $490,000 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize the determination made by the Commissioner that on November 9th, 2021 a Corrections Officer at the NH State Prison for Men, sustained an injury in the line of duty due to a hostile or overt act, or and act caused by another during the performance of duties which are considered dangerous in
withdrawn
47 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Douglas W. Brogan, Concord, NH, to assist and advise the Department in evaluating water utility engineering and capital cost data, for an amount not to exceed $37,500. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2023. 100% Special Utility Assessment.
Douglas W. Brogan $37,500 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorize to make adjustments to department wide appropriations and funding as detailed in letter dated February 24, 2022, to improve and make more economical the administration of the department. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2022.
approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS AND FOOD amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend a grant with the University of NH Office of Sponsored Research (originally approved by G&C on 6-10-20, item #49), for the 2020-2021 Pesticide Applicator by extending the completion date from September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2022. No Additional Funding. 100% Other
approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS AND FOOD grant
Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to accept and expend federal funds from the USDA to the Specialty Crop State Grant III Account in the amount of $24,016 for the purposes of fulfilling the scope of work with grantees, and to recover the indirect costs of the grant. Effective upon G&
$24,016 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS AND FOOD
Authorize Animal Population Control Program to accept and expend funds as a donation from The Noah Foundation in the total amount of $6,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Other Funds.
$6,000 approved
52 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Wildlife Management Institute, Cabot, VT, to provide a scope of services that include dues and assessments, as well as research and management of multiple waterfowl species, in the amount of $26,458. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
Wildlife Management Institute $26,458 approved
53 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT amendment
Authorize to enter into a retroactive amendment of a Cooperative Project Agreement with University of NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-21-21, item #62), to continue a conservation genetic analysis for state endangered White Mountain Fritillary, by extending the date from January 31, 2022 to Septe
University of NH (originally a approved
54 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorize the relocation and modification of two State-owned easements over property owned by LCJ Holdings, that provide access to the State-owned Pemigewasset Wildlife Management Area, Campton, NH.
approved
55 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT payment
Authorize to pay the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Petersburgh, NY, $4,000 annual membership dues. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. 100% Fish and Game Funds.
$4,000 approved
56 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source grant agreement with the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Authority, Wells, ME, in the amount of $67,230 to work with NHFG on research to better understand population dynamics of juvenile lobster. Effective September 1, 2021 throu
Wells National Estuarine Resea $67,230 approved
57 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source grant agreement with the Trustees of St. Joseph’s College, Standish, ME, in the amount of $20,016 to work with NHFG on research to better understand population dynamics of juvenile lobster. Effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023. 100% Fe
Trustees of St. Joseph’s Colle $20,016 approved
58 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorize to accept and expend funds in the amount of $345,395 in American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds to fund an expansion of the Career Pathways Program which provides skills-based education and training as well as information on available career paths in the trades industry to hel
$345,395 approved
59 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT grant
Authorize to finalize grant agreements using the signed terms and conditions in the amounts indicated in the table as detailed in letter dated February 23, 2022, totaling $386,656 in American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds to provide municipalities the funds for the reimbursement of saf
$386,656 approved
60 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing sub award agreement with the NH Housing Finance Authority, Bedford, NH, for program Planning and administration of Homeowner Assistance Fund, under which funds will be used to mitigate financial hardships suffered by NH residents associa
NH Housing Finance Authority $49.2M approved
Wheeler
61 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS grant
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in letter dated January 26, 2022, in the total amount not to exceed $182,281.50 for marketing projects under the Joint Promotional Program for the grant period. Effective upon G&C approval. 100%
$182,282 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorize the NH State Council on the Arts to accept and expend American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $1,011,000 from the State of NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
$1.0M approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES grant
Authorize the Division of the Arts to award Public Value Partnership grants to the Nonprofit Arts Organizations as detailed in letter dated January 6, 2022, in a total amount of $107,600 to strengthen their capacity for affordable diverse arts programs to NH residents and visitors. Effective upon G&
$107,600 approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES grant
Authorize to award a Conservation License Plate (Moose Plate) Grant to the Saint Gaudens National Historic Site, in the amount of $20,000 for the conservation of the Painted Red Sleigh by Charles Henry Ingalls at the Saint Gaudens National Historical Park, Cornish, NH. Effective upon G&C approval th
$20,000 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES contract
Authorize the Bureau of Historic Sites to make a sole source retroactive payment to Oceanside Landscaping LLC, Berwick, ME, in the amount of $20,675, for landscaping services at the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion in Portsmouth and Fort Constitution and Fort Stark in New Castle for the 2020/21 season per
$20,675 approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES grant
Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to award a Certified Local Government Grant to the City of Rochester for survey and update of the city’s Colburn Park National Register Historic District in the amount of $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2022. 100% Federal Fund
$40,000 approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorize the NH State Library’s request for retroactive renewal of a membership with the Council of State Libraries in the Northeast, in the amount of $3,000. Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. 25% General, 75% Federal Funds.
$3,000 approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES lease
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a lease agreement with the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Concord, NH, for Forest Society property adjacent to Monadnock State Park known as Monadnock Reservation and Gap Mountain Reservation, for an annual payment equal to the
Society for the Protection of approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES contract
Authorize the NH State Library to enter into a retroactive sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH – NH Listens, Durham, NH, to provide a two-part virtual Facilitators Series Training for NH Public Library staff, in the amount of $6,600. Effective February 1, 2022 through
University of NH – NH Listens $6,600 approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES contract
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with JJS Universal Construction Company, Dudley, MA, to perform roof replacement on the Taylor Mill Residence at Ballard State Forest in Derry, in the amount of $21,465. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2022. 100% Capit
JJS Universal Construction Com $21,465 approved
71 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with AC Electric Corp., Auburn, ME, for the labor and materials required to complete the internal overhaul and vertical vibration signature testing of a snowmaking 1100HP HE vertical pump
AC Electric Corp. $14,850 approved
71A DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a sole source Programmatic agreement with the Student Conservation Association Inc., d/b/a SCA NH Corps, Arlington, VA, to provide interpretive and conservation services at various State Parks, in the amount of $265,000. Effective upon G&C
Student Conservation Associati $265,000 approved
72 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source cooperative project agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to support efforts to improve wetland connectivity for wildlife vulnerable to wetland loss, in an amount not to exceed $68,083. Effective upon G&C approval through
University of NH, Office of Sp $68,083 approved
73 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source Joint Funding agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, to investigate associations between socioeconomic status and well water quality and availability, in the amount of $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2024. 100% Federal
US Geological Survey $40,000 approved
74 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorize Coastal Program to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, to complete the Coastal Resilience and Environment Update to the Hampton Beach Area Commission Master Plan, in the amount of $24,000. Effectiv
NH Department of Natural and C $24,000 approved
75 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with the New England Water Works Association Inc., Holliston, MA, to provide training classes for certified drinking water operators, totaling $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2023. 100% Drinking Water Loan Management Fund.
New England Water Works Associ $40,000 approved
76 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with the Rockingham County Conservation District, Brentwood, NH, to conduct planning for the upgrade of the tidal culvert at Pit Lane in Newcastle, in the amount of $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
Rockingham County Conservation $40,000 approved
77 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES contract
Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with Process Energy Services LLC, Londonderry, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-6-19, item #48A), for the purpose of continuing energy auditing and technical assistance services for municipally-owned wastewater and drinking water utilities, by increasin
Process Energy Services LLC $454,000 approved
78 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES grant
Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the NH Lakes Association Inc., Concord, NH, for aquatic invasive species prevention activities, for a total of $292,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2022. (2) Further authorize to award an advance payment in the amount of $100,000 t
NH Lakes Association Inc. $292,000 approved
79 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES amendment
Authorize to amend a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the city of Manchester (originally approved by G&C on 2-3-21, item #29), by increasing the amount by $285,700 from $600,000 to $885,700. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
$885,700 approved
80 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Merrimack, in the amount not to exceed $75,000 to finance the Baboosic Lake Drainage Planning Study project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
Town of Merrimack $75,000 approved
81 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to finance the Pease WWTF Expansion and Upgrade projects. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
City of Portsmouth $1.5M approved
82 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program in an amount not to exceed $7,950,000 to finance the Solids Handling Upgrades Phase I project. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% CWSRF Repayment Funds.
Winnipesaukee River Basin Prog $8.0M approved
83 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES permit
Authorize Frank D’Anna’s request for a five year permit time extension permit #2018-02517 to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee on Bear Island in Meredith (originally approved by G&C on 12-19-18, item #54).
approved
84 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Adult Education to enter into a contract with National Center for College & Career Transitions, Columbia, MD, to provide the Alternative Pathways to Completion project, with a price limitation of $197,383. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2023. 100% Federal F
National Center for College & $197,383 approved
85 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Waterford Institute Inc., West Jordan, UT, to provide online UPSTART programming for NH children entering kindergarten, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
Waterford Institute Inc. $1.0M approved
86 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Career Development to enter into a sole source contract with BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Stratham, NH, to provide preliminary use of Mentor 2.0 which will support an evidence-based one-on-one mentoring program for low-income high school students at West High Sc
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NE $300,000 approved
87 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Special Education Support to enter into a sole source lease agreement with HRKNSS Cowork LLC, Concord, NH, for the use of office space for the Bureau of Special Education Support in Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $127,567.70. Effective March 19, 2022 to December 31,
HRKNSS Cowork LLC $127,568 approved
88 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the NH Career Technical Administrators, to provide facilitation of professional learning communities for professional development of Career and Technical Education teachers working in 16 career cluster program areas in NH Regional CTE Centers locat
NH Career Technical Administra $45,000 approved
89 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY personnel
Authorize the Division of State Police to pay overtime in the amount of $220,000 from class 10 appropriations for permanent personnel for overtime hours worked for positions that are vacant due to illness, extended leaves of absence, or pending recruitment at Detective Bureau for the remainder of SF
$220,000 approved
90 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Hampton, NH to update their Hazard Mitigation Plan, for a total amount of $9,999.75. Effective upon G&C approval through May 29, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
$10,000 approved
91 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize NH Office of Highway Safety to enter into a contract with iHeart Media + Entertainment Inc., San Antonia, TX, for radio advertisements on highway traffic safety for an amount of $355,100. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds.
iHeart Media + Entertainment I $355,100 withdrawn
92 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY permit
Authorize the permit application of Cedar Cove Association located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton, NH, to reconfigure a Congregate Mooring Field of 14 moorings.
approved
93 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the Litchfield Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $19,825 from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Criminal History Improvement Grant, for the purpose of purchasing a LiveScan digital fingerprint machine. Effective u
Litchfield Police Department $19,825 approved
94 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant with the NH Public Defenders Office, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 from the US Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, for the purpose of funding a social work advocate to w
NH Public Defenders Office $75,000 approved
95 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to designate Anna R. Brewer-Croteau, Criminal Investigator, at a salary level of $69,732, LG BB Step 4, retroactive to March 2, 2022 through July 1, 2026.
$69,732 approved
95A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with CCVC Inc., Highlands Ranch, CO, for the purpose of purchasing a software package called Sexual Assault Evidence Kit tracking, a custom, web-based software product designed for the use by the State of NH to track the life cycle of sexual assault evi
CCVC Inc. approved
96 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES personnel
Authorize to accept and expend $526,208 of American Rescue Plan State and Local Recovery Funds to add additional temporary staff to the Department of Administrative Services’ Division of Personnel to provide recruitment support for positions of critical need across state government. (2)Further autho
$526,208 approved
97 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $550,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of April 2022.
$550.0M approved
98 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize to place Margaret Blacker, Deputy Director, Division of Risk and Benefits, LG GG Step 7 $109,408 in the unclassified system effective March 11, 2022.
$109,408 approved
99 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize to place Lynda Martel, Deputy Director, Division of Financial Data Management, LG GG Step 5 $99,112 in the unclassified system effective March 11, 2022.
$99,112 approved
100 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize to place Matthew Mavrogeorge, Deputy Director, Division of Personnel, LG GG Step 6 $104,260 in the unclassified system effective March 11, 2022.
$104,260 approved
101 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
102 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with TMD Services Utility Locating, Epping, NH, for private utility locating services, for a total price not to exceed $13,200. Effective April 1, 2022 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through March 31, 2024, with the option to renew for an additional year
TMD Services Utility Locating $13,200 approved
103 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Bedford, NH, for Civil-Structural Engineering services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Depar
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. $500,000 approved
104 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycs, Architects P.C., Burlington, VT, for Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the De
Smith, Alvarez, Sienkiewycs, A $750,000 approved
105 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with SMRT Inc., Portland, ME, for Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed
SMRT Inc. $750,000 approved
106 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with JSA Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed
JSA Inc. $750,000 approved
107 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with KOAL PLLC, Gilford, NH, for Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not to exceed $
KOAL PLLC $750,000 approved
108 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with SMRT Inc., Portland, ME, for Mechanical Engineering services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount not t
SMRT Inc. $500,000 approved
109 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Oak Point Associates P.A., Portsmouth, NH, for Electrical Engineering services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department,
Oak Point Associates P.A. $300,000 approved
110 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Lee Carroll, P.E., Gorham, NH, for Electrical Engineering services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in an amount
Lee Carroll, P.E. $300,000 approved