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Personnel Actions (23)
confirmation
Christopher J. Wagner, Litchfield
Director of the Division of State Police for the Department of Safety (Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Safety)
confirmation
Dawn Welshman, Sullivan
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Nominated by the NH Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
confirmation
Jason Tors, Sugar
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
confirmation
Justin Kates, Nashua
Volunteer New Hampshire Board of Directors (Local Government)
confirmation
Kirk C. Simoneau, Merrimack
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Non-deaf Public Member)
confirmation
North Andover, MA
Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Transportation (Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation)
confirmation
Peter Warburton, Strafford
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
confirmation
Rickey Persons, Laconia
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Consumer of Oral Interpreting Services)
confirmation
Roger C. Brooks, Concord
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
confirmation
Sheldon K. Pennoyer, Greenfield
Board of Architects
nomination
Christopher S. Albert, Nottingham
Board of Septic System Evaluators (Sewage Disposal System Designer)
nomination
James S. Valiquet, Newbury
Enhanced 911 Commission (Nominated by the NH Association of Chiefs of Police)
nomination
Jeanne Ann Whittington, Dunbarton
Board of Acupuncture Licensing (Acupuncturist)
nomination
Lori Shibinette, Northfield
Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Health and Human Services (Nominated by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services)
nomination
Margaret A. Ray, Hancock
Dental Hygienists Committee (Nominated by the NH Dental Society)
nomination
Peter D. Goldsmith, Mason
Family Mediator Certification Board (Attorney)
nomination
Peter W. Caswell, Temple
New Hampshire Water Well Board (Water Well Contractor)
nomination
Philip H. Utter, Exeter
Judicial Council (Attorney)
nomination
Richard Lewis, Plymouth
New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority (Local Planning)
nomination
Robert Hoyt, Freedom
Passenger Tramway Safety Board (Cable Lift)
nomination
Roberta A. Petrin, Rochester
Board of Nursing (LNA)
nomination
Ryan Bielagus, Amherst
Air Resources Council (General Public)
nomination
Selden Hannah, Rochester
Passenger Tramway Safety Board (Insurance Industry)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Georgetown Bank to Moonlight Meadery, LLC located in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a pu
 		approved
Wheeler
7 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Georgetown Bank to Moonlight Meadery, LLC located in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a
approved
Wheeler
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Jill Weyant, RN, Franklin, NH, for the provision of Long Term Supports and Services clinical determination services, in an amount not to exceed $54,600. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
 		Jill Weyant, RN $54,600 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S amendment
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table the request to amend an existing agreement with Good News Garage LSS Inc., a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance, Worcester, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-1-13, item #37A), to provi
 		Good News Garage LSS Inc., a s $2.1M approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with The Rowley Agency, Concord, NH, for the provision of general liability coverage for foster parents in an amount not to exceed $70,407.95. Effective October 11, 2016 or upon G&C approval through October 11, 2017. 30% Federal, 70% General Funds.
 		Rowley Agency $70,408 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Sara DeGennaro, MA LCMHC, MLADC, CS, Ascutney, VT, for the provision of Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug counseling services in the Claremont District Office, in an amount not to exceed $87,750. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 75% Federal,
 		Sara DeGennaro, MA LCMHC $87,750 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Tina-Marie R. Pillsbury, MLADC, Canterbury, NH, for the provision of master licensed alcohol and drug counseling services in the Laconia District Office, in an amount not to exceed $87,750. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 75% Federal, 25%
Tina-Marie R. Pillsbury, MLADC $87,750 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Tina-Marie R. Pillsbury, MLADC, Canterbury, NH, for the provision of master licensed alcohol and drug counseling services in the Laconia District Office, in an amount not to exceed $87,750. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 75% Federal, 25%
Tina-Marie R. Pillsbury, MLADC $87,750 approved
Wheeler
12A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend the existing individual agreements with the state’s two managed care health plans, Granite State Health Plan d/b/a NH Healthy Families, Bedford, NH, and Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan d/b/a Well Sense Health Plan, Boston, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-9-12, item #54A),
 		$2.96B approved
12A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend the existing individual agreements with the state’s two managed care health plans, Granite State Health Plan d/b/a NH Healthy Families, Bedford, NH, and Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan d/b/a Well Sense Health Plan, Boston, MA (originally approved by G&C on 5-9-12, item #54A),
 		$2.96B approved
Wheeler
13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to budget and expend prior year carry-forward funds in the amount of $580,745 from the Special Railroad Fund for the maintenance and repair of State-owned railroad lines. (2)Further authorize to expend an amount not to exceed $580,745 from the Special Railroad Fund for maintenance and repa
 		$580,745 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file, the report of all permanent state-owned vehicle assignments.
 		approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.32 +/- of an acre parcel of State owned land located on the westerly side of the Spaulding Turnpike and northeasterly side of Silver Street in the Town of Milton to Glenn Hyslop for $3,000 which includes a $1,100 administrative fee. Effective upon G&C
 		$3,000 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $35,295 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000. Effective August 23, 2016 through September 2, 2016.
 		$35,295 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to enter into an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Bedford, NH and Pasadena, CA, for on-call aviation planning, engineering, and technical support services for various aviation projects statewide, for an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&
 		Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. $500,000 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to pay an amount not to exceed $1,118,325 to Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT, to procure five (5) replacement transit vehicles. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2018. 92% Federal, 8% Capital General Funds.
 		$1.1M approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to pay an amount not to exceed $1,118,325 to Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT, to procure five (5) replacement transit vehicles. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2018. 92% Federal, 8% Capital General Funds.
 		$1.1M approved
18A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc., New York, NY and Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-20-13, item #88), to complete the final design of the roadway and bridges comprising the northern section of the Salem-Manchester I-93 improveme
 		Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. $11.6M approved
18A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc., New York, NY and Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 2-20-13, item #88), to complete the final design of the roadway and bridges comprising the northern section of the Salem-Manchester I-93 improveme
 		Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. $11.6M approved
19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000 on behalf of West Swanzey Affordable Housing Limited Partnership (represented by its owner Keene Housing), to support capital improvements at the Riverbend Apartments in Swanzey, NH. Effective October 5, 2016
County of Cheshire $500,000 approved
20 STATE TREASURY
Authorize to proceed with the sale and issuance of up to $10 million of general obligation bonds through a private placement with the NH Municipal Bond Bank should the NHMBB choose to proceed with a new money issue and/or a refunding issue. Effective upon G&C approval though March 31, 2017.
 		$10 approved
21 STATE TREASURY amendment
Authorize the State Treasurer, as Trustee of the NH Higher Education Savings Plan Trust, to amend the document as detailed in letter dated September 21, 2016, relating to the NH College Tuition Savings Plan. All compensation paid to the Investment Manager and all administrative costs incurred by the
 		approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS transfer
Authorize to transfer appropriations in the amount of $2,407 and establish new class lines in the Adult Basic Education account in support of the Corrections School District high school equivalency program. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend funds made available through the Adult Basic Educat
 		$3,697 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS grant
Authorize to establish one temporary part-time Victim Witness Specialist, Labor Grade 26, in class 050, for the purpose of the Victim Offender Dialogue Coordinator/Trainer for the NH Department of Corrections Victim Services Division in support of the Victims of Crime Act sub grant. (2)Further autho
 		$20,935 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC transfer
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to transfer funds in the amount of $150,000 to reallocate direct Promotional and Marketing Funds in FY2017. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$150,000 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to transfer funds in the amount of $100,000 to reallocate contracted Promotional and Marketing Funds in FY2017. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
 		$100,000 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC lease
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC d/b/a Fairpoint Communications – NNE of Charlotte, NC, for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at the summit of Mount Washington, Mount Washington St
 		$25,200 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive memorandum of agreement with the NH Fish and Game Department for the purpose of providing Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Enforcement Patrols. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend payments not to exceed $3,240 to be made b
 		$3,240 approved
28 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Roger Stephenson, d/b/a Stephenson Strategic Communications, Stratham, NH, for fundraising efforts for the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program, in an amount not to exceed $25,280. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2018. 100% Oth
 		Roger Stephenson, d/b/a Stephe $25,280 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Marston Industrial Service Inc., Fairfield, ME, for industrial painting services to recoat four anaerobic digester covers and associated structures, in the amount of $52,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% WRBP Funds.
 		Marston Industrial Service Inc $52,000 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Program Support to contract with Community & School Partners LLC, Rye, NH, to provide technical assistance in improving the functionality of the Educator Information System, in an amount not to exceed $89,510. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Agency I
 		Community & School Partners LL $89,510 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $64,222. Effective October 6, 2016 through September 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hea $64,222 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $128,385 of federal pass-through funds from NH Department of Justice for the purpose of hiring a State Police Detective Trooper and a part-time prosecutor. (2)Further authorize to establish one temporary full-time State Police Detective Tro
 		$128,385 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively extend the end date of a subgrant from the NH Department of Education from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2017 and to retroactively accept and expend $114,661 of subgrant funds for the purpose of assisting NHDOE in co
 		$114,661 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Administration to retroactively pay Edwin Shannon the amount of $5,477.95 owed him due to an incorrect labor grade entry for the period of February 20, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% Highway Funds.
 		$5,478 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively exercise a one-year inter-agency rental agreement with the Department of Transportation (originally approved by G&C on 2-7-07, item #119), to provide vehicle storage space located in the Stickney Avenue Facility, Concord, NH, in the amount of $
 		Department of Transportation ( $50,320 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept, and expend $31,997 of federal funds from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration entitled Border Enforcement Grant Program, to ensure that motor carriers and drivers operating commercial motor vehicles entering the US form a foreign country a
 		$31,997 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively exercise an option to renew a contract with 2–Way Communications Service Inc., Newington, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-2-15, item #59), for the provision of repair and certification of Kustom radar units, in an amount not to exceed $20,
 		2–Way Communications Service I $20,000 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively exercise an option to renew a contract with TMDE Calibration Labs Inc., Richmond, ME (originally approved by G&C on 11-4-15, item #57), for the provision of repair and certification of Stalker radar units, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Ef
 		TMDE Calibration Labs Inc. $20,000 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively exercise an option to renew a contract with TMDE Calibration Labs Inc., Richmond, ME (originally approved by G&C on 12-16-15, item #79), for the provision of repair and certification of Decatur radar units, in an amount not to exceed $2,000. Ef
 		TMDE Calibration Labs Inc. $2,000 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Chester to purchase supplies and equipment to support the operations of the community’s emergency shelter for a total amount of $65,091. Effective upon G&C approval through September
 		$65,091 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Safety, Division of State Police, for the purpose of supporting the Information and Analysis Center with a part-time Program Assistant II, for a total amount of $27,
 		$27,000 approved
41A DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into grant agreements in substantially similar form and format to the documents as detailed in letter dated September 30, 2016, with the counties and municipalities listed for a total amount of $1,267,901.78 for the investigation and apprehension of in
 		$1.3M approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE amendment
Authorize to amend item #89, originally approved by G&C on December 16, 2015, by extending the current end date only retroactively from September 30, 2016 to December 31, 2016 for a grant of $955,095. This funding is for the purposes of establishing a Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notif
 		$955,095 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S grant
Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property, Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend State Administrative Expense funds in the amount of $129,422. (2)Further authorize to budget and expend prior year funds in the amount of $74,000 available from State Administrative Expense grant that wa
 		$129,422 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $550,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of November 2016.
 		$550.0M 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 contract
Authorize to retroactively enter into a contract with Sprint Solutions Inc., Overland Park, KS, for the provision of Wireless Cellular Telephone and Data Services, for a total price limitation of $200,000. Effective September 30, 2016 through March 31, 2019.
 		Sprint Solutions Inc. $200,000 approved