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Personnel Actions (24)
confirmation
Dorothy E. Graham, Manchester
Justice of the Superior Court
confirmation
Jack Grube, Londonderry
Electricians Board (Public Member)
confirmation
Katarzyna J. Bloch, Lebanon
Genetic Counselors Governing Board (Genetic Counselor)
confirmation
Kathleen Ferguson, Windham
Board of Nursing (Public Member)
confirmation
Kimberly A. Chabot, Hooksett
Per Diem Justice of the Circuit Court
confirmation
Mark E. Howard, Manchester
Justice of the Superior Court
confirmation
Mary Duquette, Hopkinton
Dental Hygienists Committee_ (Nom. By the Dental Hygienists’ Association)
confirmation
Michael H. Garner, Laconia
Justice of the Circuit Court
confirmation
Monica L. Edgar, Meredith
Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery (Drug Abuse Treatment)
confirmation
Norma J. Brettell, Glen
State Committee on Aging (Carroll County)
confirmation
Roger F. Noonan, New
Rivers Management Advisory Committee (Representative of Agricultural Community)
confirmation
Susan W. Ashley, Rochester
Justice of the Circuit Court
confirmation
Timothy S. Wheelock, Portsmouth
Compensation Appeals Board (Attorney)
confirmation
Warren M. Perry, Bow
Deputy Adjutant General
nomination
Candace F. Dochstader, Hollis
Family Mediator Certification Board (Nom. by NH Conflict Resolution Assoc.)
nomination
Carolyn E. Drake, Gilford
Midwifery Council (Obstetrician)
nomination
Catherine E. Shanelaris, Merrimack
Board of Psychologists (Public Member)
nomination
Christine Williams, Bedford
Volunteer NH Board of Directors
nomination
Craig T. Saltmarsh, Boscawen
Volunteer NH Board of Directors (Experience in promoting involvement of adults 55 years of age and older in volunteerism)
nomination
Denise Cascio Bolduc, Hooksett
Board of Court Reporters
nomination
Dorothy Tripp Taylor, Hopkinton
Executive Director of the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority
nomination
Hershel D. Sosnoff, Silver
New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees (Non-Member Trustee)
nomination
Nancy Clark, Intervale
Health Exchange Advisory Board (Representing Employees)
nomination
Susan J. Robidas, Manchester
Board of Court Reporters
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to finalize the determination made by the Commissioner that on September 17, 2015 Melanie Beauchemin, a Registered Nurse at the NH Hospital sustained an injury in the line of duty and due to hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are consid
 		approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to finalize the determination made by the Commissioner that on September 5, 2015 Rebecca Crawford, a Registered Nurse III at the NH Hospital sustained an injury in the line of duty and due to hostile or overt act, or an act caused by another during the performance of duties which are consi
 		approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2016 funds to Ryleigh McCoole, Mental Health Worker I, NH Hospital, in the amount of $1,038.52 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2015. 27% General, 43% Federal Funds.
 		$1,039 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Netsmart Technologies Inc., Great River, NY, for electronic health record services, specifically for the implementation of a Pharmacy Management Solution, an Electronic Medication Administration Record, and an Enterprise Content Management solutio
 		Netsmart Technologies Inc. $420,415 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to amend an agreement with the Health Services Advisory Group Inc., Phoenix, AZ (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #31), for the provision of the calculation of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services quality measures for the Adult Medicaid Quality grant, by increasing the pri
 		Health Services Advisory Group $1.9M approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, for the provision of nutrition education and obesity prevention services for Food Stamp recipients and other low-income individuals who are eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or benefits from other
 		University of NH $2.0M approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Sarah Fox, Sanbornton, NH, for the provision of educational consultation and advocacy services in an amount not to exceed $312,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds.
 		Sarah Fox $312,000 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to exercise a renewal option and amend an agreement with Bethany Christian Services of New England, Candia, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-27-14, item #32-A), for the provision of a community and Faith Based Initiative to Support Resource and Adoptive Families, by increasing the price
 		Bethany Christian Services of $200,000 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN personnel
Authorize the Bureau of Laboratory Services to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $1,038,641 from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the NH Biomonitoring Program. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. (2)Further authorize to create five pos
 		$1.0M approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to add to a list of licensed medical providers, with the ability to expand to include additional licensed medical providers to provide necessary outpatient visits, labs, and diagnostic tests, and outpatient procedures for clients enrolled in the NH Ryan White CARE program. No maximum clien
 		$100,000 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Oral Health Program, to exercise a renewal option and enter into a retroactive amendment to an agreement with Sullivan County Oral Health Collaborative Inc., Claremont, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #48), to provide
Sullivan County Oral Health Co $95,792 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept and expend Treatment Drug Court federal funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the amount of $324,997. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$324,997 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept and expend NH Partnerships for Success Initiative federal funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the amount of $2,231,951. Effective upon G&C approval through September 29, 2016. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$2.2M approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept and expend $75,000 in additional trust fund proceeds for the purpose of increasing support of indigent patients, acquiring hospital grade patient furniture. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016.
 		$75,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into a retroactive agreement with Amy Tuller, Norwich, VT, for the provision of Registered Dietitian Services for the residents at the Glencliff Home, in an amount not to exceed $78,200. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
 		Amy Tuller $78,200 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Finance and Contracts’ report of all paid Small Claims in the previous first quarter of FY 2016 totaling $1,354.30 for individual amounts less than $600. (2)Further authorize to pay small claims for the next Fiscal Year quarter, October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. 100%
 		$1,354 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $11,383.30 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from September 10, 2015 through September 23, 2015.
 		$11,383 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Construction’s quarterly basis summary of active projects that may require contingency use for the period through October 1, 2015.
 		approved
24 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 $84,860.47 for the period extending from July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015.
 		$84,860 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section, to enter into a contract with Tasker Well Company Inc., Northwood, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of the Northwood Fire Department, Northwood, NH, in the amount of $20,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 24,
 		Tasker Well Company Inc. $20,800 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the Pease Development Authority to design, permit and bid the rehabilitation and expansion of taxilanes and the associated drainage system at the Skyhaven Airport, in the amount of $123,105.22. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 20
 		Pease Development Authority to $123,105 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Beck & Bellucci Inc., Franklin, NH, for bridge rehabilitation work on the bridges carrying I-89 NB and SB over Hardy Hill Road in the City of Lebanon, on the basis of a low bid of $2,840,636.50. (2)Further authorize a contingency in
Beck & Bellucci Inc. $2.8M approved
28 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the City of Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of providing funds to The Community College System of NH – River Valley Community College to support its renovation project at 15 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH. Effective November 4, 2015 through June 30,
City of Lebanon $500,000 approved
29 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend item #3, originally approved by G&C on January 15, 2014, by extending the performance period of the Clean Energy States Alliance – New England Solar Cost-Reduction Partnership. Effective from the original end date of June 30, 2015 to March 31, 2016. No Additional Fun
 		approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST personnel
Authorize to place Ms. Debra Piaseczny at Step 4 of unclassified salary grade DD (NH First equivalent Step 5) earning $74,721.50 annually, for the position of Field Audit Leader. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
 		$74,722 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST personnel
Authorize to place Mr. Robert Labrecque at the maximum step of unclassified salary grade DD (NH First equivalent Step 6) earning $78,591.34 annually, for the position of Field Audit Leader. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
 		$78,591 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR grant
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Cheshire Conservation District, Walpole, NH, to create and conduct a program to help expand farmer access to wholesale markets in and around Cheshire County, in the amount of $36,041. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds
Cheshire Conservation District $36,041 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize to purchase a refurbished M&R Renegade 4056 Flatbed Screen Printer not to exceed $24,020. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$24,020 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize an annual step increase for Christopher Kench, Director of Security & Training, Concord, NH, in the amount of $4,748.59 to a new annual salary of $96,149.85 from $91,401.26. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$96,150 approved
35 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO
Authorize a one-time prior year step increase from FY 2015 for Christine Keefe, Regional Store Supervisor in the amount of $1,201.38. Effective retroactive to December 28, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$1,201 approved
36 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with The Liberty Group, Quentin, PA, for the conduct of a management and operations audit of EnergyNorth Natural Gas d/b/a Liberty Utilities, in an amount not to exceed $299,940. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Utility Assessment Funds.
 		Liberty Group $299,940 approved
37 OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Scott J. Rubin, Bloomsburg, PA, to provide expert testimony, Litigation assistance, and other services related to representing the interests of residential utility customers in dockets at the NH Public Utilities Commission, in an amount not to exceed $21,000.
Scott J. Rubin $21,000 approved
38 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE
Authorize to accept and expend $595,800 in federal funds from the US Fish and Wildlife Service for the purpose of acquiring 410+/- acres in Brookfield, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$595,800 approved
39 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE
Authorize to accept and expend $174,570 in federal funds from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the purpose of replacing the boardwalk at the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Discovery Center. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Federal Fund
 		$174,570 approved
40 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE transfer
Authorize to transfer $315,660 of unexpended funds from Excess Registration Fees, to the Fish and Game OHRV Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget. Fiscal Committee approved.
 		$315,660 approved
41 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE
Authorize to acquire fee title to 410+/- acres in Brookfield, NH from the Law Office of Mark R. Dunn on behalf of Charles P. and Ann Marie Robbins in the amount of $525,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$525,000 approved
42 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE
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43 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to accept and expend $12,437 from the US Geological Survey for outlining the State of NH’s water use data improvement priorities. Effective upon G&C approval through September 14, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$12,437 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay 2016 membership dues to the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials, Washington, DC, in the amount of $5,500. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 82% Federal (CERCLA & Brownfields), 18% Oil Pollution Control Funds.
 		$5,500 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into grant agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated September 25, 2015, totaling $24,006 to fund Household Hazardous Waste collections. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
 		$24,006 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into sole source contracts with the entities as detailed in letter dated September 22, 2015, in the amount of $37,818 for surficial and bedrock geologic mapping services. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$37,818 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize The Lyon King Realty Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
 		approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Paul & Shelley Polewarczyk’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
 		approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Iannazzi Family Realty Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
 		approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Leo & Cheryl Goyette’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.
 		approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into an agreement with the Governor’s Commission on Disability, Concord, NH, to house the Statewide Independent Living Council, in an amount not to exceed $78,075. Effective upon G&C approval
 		Governor’s Commission on Disab $78,075 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into an agreement with the Governor’s Commission on Disability, Concord, NH, to house the Statewide Independent Living Council, in an amount not to exceed $78,075. Effective upon G&C approval
 		Governor’s Commission on Disab $78,075 approved
51A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment
Authorize the Division of Higher Education to retroactively pay the annual membership dues to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, in the amount of $4,035. Effective upon G&C approval. 54% General, 46% Other Funds.
 		$4,035 approved
51A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment
Authorize the Division of Higher Education to retroactively pay the annual membership dues to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, in the amount of $4,035. Effective upon G&C approval. 54% General, 46% Other Funds.
 		$4,035 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY personnel
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept $165,714 of federal funds from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled NH State Police Captain Position for the purpose of hiring a State Police Captain. (2)Further authorize to establish one temporary full-time State Police Captain (LG 29, S416E) to be
 		$165,714 approved
53 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 DR-4026 T.S Irene, DR-4095 Hurricane Sandy, and DR-4105 February Snowstorm in the amount of $1,200,143 for the implementati
 		$1.2M approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY payment
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively pay annual membership dues in the amount of $6,000 to the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Inc., Lexington, KY. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$6,000 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY payment
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively pay annual dues of $6,500 to SEARCH Group Inc., the National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, Sacramento, CA. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Revolving Funds.
 		$6,500 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Safety to retroactively pay Ronald Anstey Jr., the amount of $1,123.31 for increment pay during SFY 2015 with SFY 2016 funds. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Revolving Funds.
 		$1,123 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with TMDE Calibration Labs Inc., Richmond, ME, for the repair and certification of Stalker radar units, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016, with the option to renew for one additional y
 		TMDE Calibration Labs Inc. $20,000 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a contract with the NH Association of Broadcasters, Manchester, NH, for non-commercial sustaining announcements on emergency management and preparedness for an amount of $52,500. Effective upon G&C approval through Ju
 		NH Association of Broadcasters $52,500 approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to retroactively enter into a grant agreement with the City of Rochester, for the purchase of approved emergency management tablets, software and user fees for a total amount of $9,335. Effective August 28, 2015 through September 3
 		$9,335 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Thornton for the purchase and installation of equipment upgrades to enhance and harden the local Emergency Operations Center for a total amount of $107,692. Effective upon G&C approv
 		$107,692 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Lancaster for the purchase and installation of communications and monitoring equipment for a regional communications project for a total amount of $45,205. Effective upon G&C approva
 		$45,205 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to accept and expend a sum not to exceed $600,000 from funds not otherwise appropriated for the purpose of covering projected shortfalls in the general litigation expenses incurred in the defense of the State and the prosecution of criminal law. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
 		$600,000 approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to accept and expend additional grant funds of $5,940,633 from the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime to support services for victims of crime and to provide training and resources to public and non-profit agencies providing victim services. Effe
 		$5.9M approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to accept and expend a $1,000 stipend from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA, for a student interning in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Agency Income.
 		$1,000 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize to accept and place on file the October 2015 quarterly report of the project to construct a new Marine Patrol facility in Gilford, NH (approved by G&C on 1-1-15, item #37).
 		approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize to accept and place on file the report of all vehicles which have non-business use exceeding 20% for Fiscal Year 2015.
 		approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $700,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of December 2015.
 		$700.0M approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Ackroyd Engineering LLC, Manchester, 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
 		Ackroyd Engineering LLC $300,000 approved
Wheeler
69 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Lee F. Carroll, 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 not to
 		Lee F. Carroll $300,000 approved
Wheeler
70 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Yeaton Associates Inc., Littleton, 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 am
 		Yeaton Associates Inc. $300,000 approved
Wheeler
71 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
 		approved