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Personnel Actions (33)
resignation
Amanda M. Cormier, Hudson
Enhanced 911 Commission
resignation
Bradley J. Cook, Hampton
Division of Ports and Harbors Advisory Council
resignation
Carl W. Schmidt, Orford
State Historical Resources Council
resignation
Carole A. Palmer, Penacook
Board of Licensed Dietitians
resignation
Carolyn B. Russell, Warner
Senior Operational Analyst, Department of Administrative Services
resignation
Christopher K. Hodgdon, Contoocook
Fish and Game Commission
resignation
Dana G. Jones, Conway
Oil Fund Disbursement Board
resignation
Debra E. Grott, Hampton
Board of Accountancy
resignation
Frederick G. Briggs Jr, Bedford
Board of Accountancy
resignation
James L. Baird, Claremont
Manufactured Housing Installation Standards Board
resignation
Jessica Baum, Keene
Board of Mental Health Practice
resignation
Jotham M. Otterson, Manchester
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
resignation
Kassie J. Dubois, Epping
Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics
resignation
Kevin A. Sheppard, Manchester
Oil Fund Disbursement Board
resignation
Kim M. Mooney, Keene
Higher Education Commission
resignation
Lee E. Carbonneau, Loudon
Wetlands Council
resignation
Lorraine Stuart Merrill, Stratham
Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
resignation
Mark C. Stevens, Canterbury
State Historical Records Advisory Board
resignation
Michael R. Milligan, Merrimack
New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees
resignation
Michele D. Perkins, Henniker
Higher Education Commission
resignation
Michele L. Tremblay, Boscawen
Rivers Management Advisory Committee
resignation
Nancy C. Dutton, Wilmot
State Historical Resources Council
resignation
Nicole L. Quartulli, Danbury
Occupational Therapy Governing Board
resignation
Paul Thibault, Peterborough
State Board of Fire Control
resignation
Peter J. Lennon, Manchester
Fire Standards and Training Commission
resignation
Richard Thorner, Manchester
State Historical Resources Council
resignation
Rodney G. Obien, Canterbury
State Historical Records Advisory Board
resignation
Roger C. Groux, Dover
Division of Ports and Harbors Advisory Council
resignation
Thomas E. Klemm, Salem
Oil Fund Disbursement Board
resignation
Thomas J. Frawley, Lyme
Oil Fund Disbursement Board
resignation
Thomas J. Malafronte, Epsom
Aviation Users Advisory Board
resignation
Timothy J. Acerno, Epping
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors
resignation
William J. Moran Jr, Gilford
Aviation Users Advisory Board
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to finalize the determination made by the Commissioner that on October 23, 2017 a Registered Nurse II at New Hampshire 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
 		approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2018 funds to Dodji Aboussa, Mental Health Worker II, at New Hampshire Hospital in the amount of $5,920.10 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2016 and 2017. 34% General, 20% Federal, 46% Agency Income (provider fees) Funds.
 		$5,920 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2018 funds to Samantha Barnes, Mental Health Worker II, NH Hospital, in the amount of $1,482.20 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2017. 34% General, 20% Federal, 46% Agency Income (provider fees) Funds.
 		$1,482 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2018 funds to Raouf Benlhoucine, Registered Nurse II, at NH Hospital, in the amount of $2,256.28 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2017. 34% General, 20% Federal, 46% Agency Income (provider fees) Funds.
 		$2,256 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2018 funds to Naomi Kruger, Registered Nurse II, at NH Hospital in the amount of $928.57 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2017. 34% General, 20% Federal, 46% Agency Income (provider fees) Funds.
 		$929 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2018 funds to Andrew Robertson, Registered Nurse II, at NH Hospital in the amount of $1,249.36 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2017. 34% General, 20% Federal, 46% Agency Income (provider fees) Funds.
 		$1,249 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Division for Children, Youth and Families, Sununu Youth Services Center, to accept and expend the monies form the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Plant/Property Management Recycling Fund in the amount of $2,750. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% O
 		$2,750 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Becket Academy Inc., d/b/a Becket Family Services, for the provision of a minimum of 12 beds, to 16 beds statewide which shall be available for male and female youth in a short-term staff secure shelter care facility known as Becket Family Services, Hampton,
 		Becket Academy Inc., d/b/a Bec $4.0M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive agreement and amend an existing contract with the University of NH, Durham, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-4-15, item #11), for the provision of nutrition education and obesity prevention services for Food Stamp recipients and other low income individuals
University of NH $4.1M approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into sole source agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated October 20, 2017, to provide permanent housing programs to chronically homeless individuals and families through the Federal Continuum of Care program, in an amount not to exceed $235,695. Effective upon G&C
$235,695 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to renew a 15% base hourly wage enhancement to nursing staff currently paid under the Institutional Nurse pay scale for recruitment and retention purposes, by increasing the funding by $474,494 for the balance of 5 months in SFY 2015; $1,188,183 in SFY 2019 and $594,092 in SFY 2020. Funds
$1.2M approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize, with Glencliff Homes, to exercise renewal options and amend existing agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated October 30, 2017, (originally approved by G&C on 6-1-16, item #14), for the provision of temporary nurse staffing services, by increasing the shared price by $1,540
 		$7.5M approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN grant
Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal & Child Health Section, Injury Prevention Program to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Justice, Concord, NH, to engage in collection of data related to opioid overdose deaths as instructed in the Enh
 		Department of Justice $174,091 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way’s Contemplated Award List for amounts less than $5,000 for the sum total of $37,928.12 for the period extending from July 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017.
 		$37,928 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $116,059 as documented in the Contemplated & Damage Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from October 16031, 2017. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$116,059 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Highway Design’s annual basis summary of Special, Supplemental, and Account agreements (and their amendments) with utilities, municipalities and railroad entities that result from impacts to their facilities because of Department administered const
 		approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to continue sole source participation in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials resource accreditation program, Washington, DC, in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 56% Federal,
$20,000 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to continue sole source participation in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials resource accreditation program, Washington, DC, in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 56% Federal,
$20,000 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to continue sole source participation in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials resource accreditation program, Washington, DC, in the amount of $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 56% Federal,
$20,000 approved
22A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to exercise a contract renewal option with Travelers Marketing LLC, Wellesley, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item #164), for the Motor Safety Patrol in an amount of $254,490 increasing the amount from $518,280 to $772,770, for a fee to be paid to the B
 		$772,770 approved
22A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to exercise a contract renewal option with Travelers Marketing LLC, Wellesley, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item #164), for the Motor Safety Patrol in an amount of $254,490 increasing the amount from $518,280 to $772,770, for a fee to be paid to the B
 		$772,770 approved
22A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to exercise a contract renewal option with Travelers Marketing LLC, Wellesley, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item #164), for the Motor Safety Patrol in an amount of $254,490 increasing the amount from $518,280 to $772,770, for a fee to be paid to the B
 		$772,770 approved
22B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment
Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to amend an existing agreement with the Town of Conway (originally approved by G&C on 8-26-15, Late Item A), to provide funding and services under the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the State Aid Highway Program throug
 		$2.9M approved
22B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment
Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to amend an existing agreement with the Town of Conway (originally approved by G&C on 8-26-15, Late Item A), to provide funding and services under the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the State Aid Highway Program throug
 		$2.9M approved
22B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment
Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to amend an existing agreement with the Town of Conway (originally approved by G&C on 8-26-15, Late Item A), to provide funding and services under the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the State Aid Highway Program throug
 		$2.9M approved
23 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSU
Authorize the Division of Technical Professions to retroactively renew its membership with the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, Reston, VA, in the amount of $5,650. Effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. 100% General Funds.
 		$5,650 approved
24 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group Inc., Boston, MA, for consulting services in the amount of $71,881. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Public Consulting Group Inc. $71,881 approved
25 NEW HAMPSHIRE HEALTH AND EDUCA report
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Papas voted to approve requested action #1, the Bureau of Finance & Contracts report that there were no Small Claims that were paid in the previous fourth quarter of FY 2017 for individual amounts less than $600. (2)TABLE
 		$600 approved
25 NEW HAMPSHIRE HEALTH AND EDUCA report
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Papas voted to approve requested action #1, the Bureau of Finance & Contracts report that there were no Small Claims that were paid in the previous fourth quarter of FY 2017 for individual amounts less than $600. (2)TABLE
 		$600 approved
Wheeler
26 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorize to budget and expend $50,000 of prior year balance forward funds in the Safety Division’s Gas Pipeline Carriers accounting unit to fund the development of an IT solution that will enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Safety Division’s inspection database program. Effective upon G&
 		$50,000 approved
27 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorize to continue membership and participation in the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners Inc., in the amount of $24,000. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. 100% Other Funds (Utilities Assessment).
 		$24,000 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULT lease
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a United States Federal Service of Quantico, VA, for equipment and antenna space in designated areas on Mount Washington in Sargent’s Purchase, NH. Effective October 1, 2
 		Federal Bureau of Investigatio $6,240 approved
29 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE grant
Authorize to accept and expend a grant of $48,622 from the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH for the purpose of funding one project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Agency Income.
 		$48,622 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with The Nature Conservancy, Concord, NH, to assist NHDES in the implementation of the NH Tidal Crossing Protocol, in the amount of $86,259. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2019. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Nature Conservancy $86,259 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award state aid grant funds for a wastewater facility project, for the North Conway Water Precinct, NH, in the amount of $1,294,860. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
 		$1.3M approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-19-17, item #47), to complete the Spofford Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan by A) changing the expiration date to September 30, 2019 from December 31, 2018, B) cha
 		Southwest Region Planning Comm $63,077 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source cooperative project agreement with the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, for the NH Geographically Referenced Analysis and Information Transfer System to upload tidal stream crossing assessment information to the NH Coastal Viewer,
 		University of NH, Sponsored Pr $10,500 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with the Berlin Water Works, Berlin, NH, to finance water system improvements, in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
 		Berlin Water Works $1.5M approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH (originally approved by G&C on 4-5-17, item #30), by increasing the grant limitation by $12,120 to $28,000 from $15,880 and adding one more task to complete the Collaborative Engagement and Capacity Buildi
 		Rockingham Planning Commission $28,000 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION grant
Authorize to hold the NH Leadership in Education Awards Ceremony at Mill Falls at the Lake, Meredith, NH, on December 7, 2017, for a total meeting cost not to exceed $3,312.50. Effective upon G&C approval through December 7, 2017. 100% Other Funds (Hannaford Brothers grant).
 		$3,312 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to enter into a sole source contract with NH Jobs for America’s Graduates d/b/a NH-JAG, Manchester, NH, to provide the follow-up services to currently active youth in the Manchester Out-of-School Youth Program and Merrimack Valley High S
 		NH Jobs for America’s Graduate $20,000 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with the North Country Education Services Agency, Gorham, NH, to provide supplemental educational support and technical assistance for students of the Migrant Education program, in an amount not to exceed $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018,
North Country Education Servic $80,000 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize to enter into a contract with North Country Special Education Consulting LLC, Patricia Eddy, Lancaster, NH, as a Regional Master Educational Surrogate Parent, who will be responsible for: (1) providing management and support for trained and certified volunteer educational surrogate parents
 		North Country Special Educatio approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to restore 235.11 hours of sick leave to a Trooper First Class who suffered a line of duty injury and was unable to perform his normal or routine duties from March 11, 2017 through May 14, 2017.
 		approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to restore 28.90 hours of sick leave to a Trooper I who suffered a line of duty injury and was unable to perform his normal or routine duties from September 28, 2016 through October 7, 2016.
 		approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the May 2011 Floods in the amount of $17,193 for the implementation of cost-effective mitigation projects. Effective upon G
 		$17,193 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend the grant agreement with the Town of Plymouth (originally approved by G&C on 12-16-15, item #85), for the purpose of completing the Bell Road Project, by increasing the limitation by $15,477 from $126,086 to $141,563. Effe
 		Town of Plymouth (originally a $141,563 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to grant $96,200 to the NH Department of Corrections from the Fiscal Year 2018 State Drug Forfeiture fund for the purchase of narcotics analyzers. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% State Drug Forfeiture Funds.
 		$96,200 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Constructions to enter into an agreement with Manypenny Murphy Architecture PLLC, Portsmouth, NH, for Architectural Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department,
 		Manypenny Murphy Architecture $500,000 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with HEB Engineers Inc., North Conway, NH, for Civil/Structural Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in the amou
 		HEB Engineers Inc. $300,000 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
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 the amount not
SMRT Inc. $300,000 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Tennant Goucher Architects PA, Bedford, NH, for Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in the a
 		Tennant Goucher Architects PA $500,000 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Division of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Scott + Partners Inc., Essex, VT, for Architectural services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department, in the amount not
Scott + Partners Inc. $500,000 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
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 the amount not to exceed
 		SMRT Inc. $500,000 approved
105 NEW HAMPSHIRE HEALTH AND EDUCA report
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Kenney, and with Councilor Pappas voting no, voted to table the request to accept and place on file the report containing a list of vendors that agencies have contracted with for the period of April 1, 2017 throu
 		approved