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Personnel Actions (33)
confirmation
Daniel L. Andrus, Bow
State Board of Fire Control (Chief of Municipal Fire Dept.)
confirmation
Eric G. Stohl, Colebrook
Assessing Standards Board (Municipal Official from a Town with a population of less than 3,000)
confirmation
Gary E. Nichols, Newport
Assessing Standards Board (Municipal Official from a Town with a population of more than 3,000)
confirmation
George S. Lamprey, Center
Real Estate Appraisers Board (Certified General Appraiser)
confirmation
Jacob P. Bronnenberg, Loudon
Board of Foresters (Private Forester)
confirmation
Jacqueline H. Davis, Auburn
State Commission for Human Rights
confirmation
James H. Long, Lee
Board of Natural Scientists (Soil Scientist)
confirmation
Jeremy B. Thibeault, Etna
Fire Standards and Training Commission (NH State Fireman's Assoc.)
confirmation
Joseph P. Nadeau, Durham
Adult Parole Board
confirmation
Keith J. Zimmermann, Hooksett
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
confirmation
Leonard Gerzon, Amherst
Assessing Standards Board (Public Member)
confirmation
Loren J. Martin, Concord
Assessing Standards Board (Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials - assessing official of a town with a population of less than 3,000)
confirmation
Martha Noel, Goffstown
Assessing Standards Board (Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials- assessing official of town with population of more than 3,000)
confirmation
Mary Beth Rudolph, Madbury
NH Housing Finance Authority (Real Estate- Selling or Renting)
confirmation
Patricia Jabre, Portsmouth
Board of Hearing Care Providers (Hearing Aid Dealer)
confirmation
Paula Marie Buley, Nashua
Higher Education Commission (Representing Rivier College)
confirmation
Richard P. Weaver, Gilford
Residential Ratepayers Advisory Board (Represents Interests of Residents of Low-Income Housing)
confirmation
Robert J. Gagne, Manchester
Assessing Standards Board (Nom. by NH Association of Assessing Officials- At-Large)
confirmation
Robert Phillipson, Keene
Fish and Game Commission (Cheshire County)
confirmation
Robert S. Woodward, Lee
Health Services Planning and Review Board
confirmation
Victoria Sheehan, Nashua
Commissioner of the Department of Transportation
nomination
Carl L. Quiram, Bedford
Transportation Appeal Board (General Public)
nomination
Clark Freise, Litchfield
Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services
nomination
Eric G. Falkenham, Hopkinton
Transportation Appeal Board (Legal Profession)
nomination
Evelyn A. Aissa, Concord
Midwifery Council (Public Member)
nomination
James W. Ryan, Northwood
Rivers Management Advisory Committee (Rep. Fish and Game Commission)
nomination
Paul A. Lipnick, Nashua
Newe Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Public Member)
nomination
Peter R. Mans, Newbury
New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (New Car Dealer)
nomination
Peter S. Helm, Canterbury
Agricultural Lands Preservation Committee
nomination
Puneet Kochhar, Dover
Board of Dental Examiners
nomination
Scott M. Krauchunas, Belmont
Board of Optometry
nomination
Thomas B. Merritt, Littleton
Executive Branch Ethics Committee (Nominated by the State Treasurer)
nomination
Wayne M. Gagne, Nashua
Railroad Appeals Board (Expert on Railroad Matters)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Bureau of Population and Community Health Services, Maternal & Child Health Section, Injury Prevention Program to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $127,089 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the NH implementation of the National Violent Death Re
$127,089 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Protection, Healthy Homes and Environment Section, Asthma Control Program to accept and expend Asthma funds in the amount of $103,396 received from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health to fund the Asthma Control
$103,396 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $845,719 from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and $878,477 from the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response for a total of $1,724,196 to fund the NH Ebola Preparedness
$1.7M approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN payment
Authorize the Bureau of Laboratory Services to pay the Association of Public Health Laboratories, Silver Spring, MD, $4,875 for the annual membership dues. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% General Funds.
$4,875 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN payment
Authorize to pay the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Arlington, VA, $18,800 for the annual membership dues. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 70% Federal, 30% General Funds.
$18,800 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to add to a list of outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling and treatment services, with the ability to expand to include additional professionals and agencies licensed by the NH Board of Medicine, and certified and approved by the NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services to
$30,000 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to add to a list of outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling and treatment services, with the ability to expand to include additional professionals and agencies licensed by the NH Board of Medicine, and certified and approved by the NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services to
$30,000 approved
11A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into a retroactive emergency agreement with MII Moving and Storage LLC, d/b/a Ray the Mover, Manchester, NH, to move the Manchester District Office from 195 McGregor Street to its temporary location at 1234 River Road, along with associated distribution to other locations includin
MII Moving and Storage LLC, d/ $23,000 approved
11A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into a retroactive emergency agreement with MII Moving and Storage LLC, d/b/a Ray the Mover, Manchester, NH, to move the Manchester District Office from 195 McGregor Street to its temporary location at 1234 River Road, along with associated distribution to other locations includin
MII Moving and Storage LLC, d/ $23,000 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to retroactively pay a membership fee to the Interstate Commission for Juveniles, Lexington, KY, in the amount of $12,000, to access the Center for State Foster Care and Adoption Data service. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 25% Federal, 75% General Funds.
$12,000 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Families in Transition, Manchester, NH, to provide a permanent housing program to facilitate the movement of 10 homeless individuals and families to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency through the Federal Continuum of Care program in an am
Families in Transition $99,543 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN payment
Authorize retroactive payment of semi-annual membership dues to National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, Alexandria, VA, in the amount of $4,489.50. Effective July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. 66% General, 34% Federal Funds.
$4,490 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman to hold a two day educational workshop, “Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care”, for long term care facilities and staff on December 10-11, 2015 at the Common Man, Plymouth, NH. (2)Further authorize to enter into a sole source agreem
$40,000 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into agreements with the vendors as detailed in letter dated August 10, 2015, to provide dental treatment to adults age 60 and up in need of early or immediate intervention and who lack financial resources. No maximum client or service volume is guaranteed. Accordingly, the price
$27,886 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to transfer funds within Turnpike Fund accounting units in the amount of $84,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. Fiscal Committee approved.
$84,500 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $95,000 between Highway Fund accounts and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. Fiscal Committee approved.
$95,000 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to budget and expend prior year carry-forward funds in the amount of $750,000 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 $750,000 from the Special Railroa
$750,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to pay the City of Nashua, NH, an amount not to exceed $35,000 to match Federal Funds for a compressed natural gas retrofit of the City of Nashua’s transit garage. Effective upon G&C approval and available until expended. 80% Federal, 10% State Capital, 10% L
$35,000 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Finance & Contracts to pay retroactive membership dues in the amount of $197,000 to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, DC, for continued membership in the national transportation organization. Effective July 1, 2015 through Jun
$197,000 approved
Wheeler
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $1,308,033 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from July 30, 2015 through August 19, 2015.
$1.3M approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION amendment
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to amend a grant to provide additional funding to the City of Manchester, for improvements to the terminal area (loop) road and the family restrooms in the terminal building at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $41,051.15. Effect
provide additional funding to $41,051 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Materials and Research to enter into a contract amendment with Pathway Services Inc., Tulsa, OK, (originally approved by G&C on 6-30-09, item #229), to extend the vehicle warranty, software licensing, software escrow, Omnistar satellite subscription, and to provide Quality Co
$1.7M approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with McFarland-Johnson Inc., Concord, NH, for the final design of the superstructure replacement and widening to address the Red List bridges carrying I-89 NB & SB over the Connecticut River between the City of Lebanon, NH and the Town
McFarland-Johnson Inc. approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with D.R. Key Corporation, Lebanon, NH, for pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of NH Route 10, Oak Ridge Road and Gould Road in Lebanon, on the basis of a low bid of $169,865.50. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the a
D.R. Key Corporation $169,866 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Delucca Fence Company Inc., Methuen, MA, for replacement of approximately 14,000 linear feet of rail at 8 locations in Dover and Bedford, on the basis of a low bid of $511,891.75. Effective upon G&C approval through October 23, 2015.
Delucca Fence Company Inc. $511,892 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with The Gorman Group LLC, Albany, NY, for resurfacing in the area of the confluence of I-93 & NH 101 in the City of Manchester, on the basis of a low bid of $2,228,185.91. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $155,973.02 f
Gorman Group LLC $2.2M approved
29 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the City of Keene, NH, in the amount of $300,000 for the purpose of providing funds to the Monadnock Economic Development Corporation to assist TFG Tree-Free Inc., d/b/a/ Tree-Free Greetings with its business expansion project. Effective September 16, 2015 through June
City of Keene $300,000 approved
30 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000 to support acquisition and construction of senior housing units to be known as Westmill Senior Housing Railroad Street, Keene, NH. Effective September 16, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
County of Cheshire $500,000 approved
31 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $378,250 for the purpose of assisting three organizations to provide microenterprise training and technical assistance activities. Effective September 16, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
County of Cheshire $378,250 approved
32 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the County of Grafton, N. Haverhill, NH, in the amount of $370,000 for the purpose of assisting four organizations to provide microenterprise training and technical assistance activities. Effective September 16, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
County of Grafton $370,000 approved
33 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Horizon Residential Energy Services NH LLC, Concord, NH, to provide quality assurance inspection services for the federally funded NH Weatherization Assistance Program, in an amount not to exceed $26,493.75. Effective September 16, 2015 through March 31, 2016.
Horizon Residential Energy Ser $26,494 approved
34 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program, in the amount of $6,141,542. (2)Further authorize to advance $46,394. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Tri-County Community Action Pr $6.1M approved
35 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program, in the amount of $3,750,499. (2)Further authorize to advance $326,325. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Southwestern Community Service $3.8M approved
36 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program, in the amount of $2,515,382. (2)Further authorize to advance $243,944. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Community Action Partnership o $2.5M approved
37 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program, in the amount of $4,288,735. (2)Further authorize to advance $419,756. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Community Action Program Belkn $4.3M approved
38 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program, in the amount of $10,955,842. (2)Further authorize to advance $1,012,611. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Southern NH Services Inc. $11.0M approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC amendment
Authorize the Division of Historical Resources to accept and expend a grant from the State of NH Department of Transportation in the amount of $29,456 for the preparation of a National Register Nomination for the Downtown Historic District. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2015 through December 31,
$29,456 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC grant
Authorize the NH State Library to grant an unpaid leave of absence for Nancy Cristiano for the period of September 26, 2015 through December 26, 2015. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC
Authorize to accept and place on file the Informational Item regarding the New Hampshire Medal of Honor. The New Hampshire Medal of Honor display case will be prominently placed on a wall of the New Hampshire State House. The display case includes a shadowbox with a New Hampshire Medal of Honor, an
approved
42 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT grant
Authorize to reduce the appropriated funds down by $90,406 to the grant fund balance available (Health Insurance Premium Review Grant) and to realign the remaining appropriation for FY 2016. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. This grant is from the US Department of Health and Hum
$90,406 approved
43 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to amend a sole source contract with the University of NH (originally approved by G&C on 3-12-14, item #18A), to provide website enhancements for the State’s HealthCost website in connection with the initiative to improve the health insurance premium rate review process and transparency re
approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize to purchase a 7,261 square feet +/- residential building and land appurtenant to the building located at 280 North State Street from the City of Concord, NH, for the sum of $1. 100% General Funds.
$1 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Authorize to accept and expend additional funds in the amount of $26,049 from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to support the “NH Safe Streets Task Force” initiative by providing certified Probation/Parole Officer(s) to increase officer presence with the primary focus in the City of Manchester. E
$26,049 approved
46 NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION FOR H amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend its lease with ZJBV Properties LLC, Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-23-10, item #56B), for 2,655 square feet of office space located at 2 Channel Drive Unit 2, a single story building in Concord, NH, by increasing the price limitation in the amount o
$229,857 approved
47 NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION FOR H lease
Authorize to enter into a new lease with McCarthy Properties, West Wareham, MA, for fit-up and provision of office space comprised of 2,890 square feet to be located on the ground floor of 2 Industrial Drive, Building #1, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $197,520. Effective September 16, 2015
$197,520 approved
48 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorize to continue membership and participation in the Clean Energy States Alliance, for the period retroactive to July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, for an amount of $10,000. 100% Renewable Energy Funds, a non-lapsing special fund continually appropriated to the Commission.
$10,000 approved
49 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorize to establish an entrance salary of $96,149.84, salary grade GG, Maximum, for Pamela Monroe as Administrator. Effective September 18, 2015. 100% Agency Income.
$96,150 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Economic Development, Office of International Commerce to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $319,848 awarded by the US Department of Defense through the Office of Economic Adjustment. (2)Further authorize to establish a consultant class 046 for the purpose of c
$319,848 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Economic Development’s Office of International Commerce to enter into a contract with Firebrand International LLC, Portsmouth, NH, to act as Consortium Manager for the NH Aerospace and Defense Export Consortium, in compliance with a grant awarded by the US Department of Def
Firebrand International LLC $48,000 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with Lakes Region Environmental Contractors Inc., Belmont, NH, for the Cannon Mountain Maintenance Garage Fuel Tank Piping and Pump(s) Upgrade at Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park, in the amount of
Lakes Region Environmental Con $91,755 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Historic Sites to amend a sole source contract with Lionel Cloutier Construction d/b/a LM Cloutier Construction, Groveton, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-1-14, item #31A), for additional repairs to the terraces, buildings, and fire towe
Lionel Cloutier Construction d $200,000 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a contract with The Aulson Company LLC, Methuen, MA, for a new Exposed Fastener Metal Roof on the Pole Barn at the State Forest Nursery in Boscawen, in the amount of $22,100. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2015. 100% Capital
Aulson Company LLC $22,100 approved
55 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to amend an existing sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-24-13, item #38), to conduct a research project in support of moose management, by increasing the amount by $497,773 from $695,000 to $1,192,773, and by extending the e
University of NH (originally a $1.2M approved
56 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with XI Northeast Fisheries Sector Inc., Portsmouth, NH, to purchase a federal Northeast Multispecies permit for use by the enrolled members of NH Commercial Ground Fish fleet, in the amount of $180,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 20, 2016. 100% Feder
XI Northeast Fisheries Sector $180,000 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Concord Hospital Inc., Concord, NH, for personnel medical monitoring services, in the amount of $164,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 18% Federal, 11% General, 71% Other Funds (Oil Pollution Control Fund, Oil Fund Board, LUST Cost Recove
Concord Hospital Inc. $164,800 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to enter into a single bid agreement with Marlin Environmental Inc., Middlesex, VT, for grease removal and disposal services, in the amount of $105,450. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% WRBP Funds.
Marlin Environmental Inc. $105,450 approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole bid contract with Keymont Construction Inc., Laconia, NH, for Maintenance and Repair of #1 Primary Clarifier Turntable Drive Assembly, in the amount of $49,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% WRBP Funds.
Keymont Construction Inc. $49,000 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with the Business Finance Authority, Concord, NH, to assist the DES Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Program with underwriting and legal services for loans to private borrowers for the cleanup of brownfield sites, in the amount of $50,000.
Business Finance Authority $50,000 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Dover, totaling $6,986 to fund Household Hazardous Waste collection projects. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Hazardous Waste Funds.
$6,986 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to award a sole source grant to the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc., Portsmouth, NH, to conduct marine debris cleanups and monitoring and education in the NH seacoast, in the amount of $25,000. Effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Blue Ocean Society for Marine $25,000 approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the lakes Region Conservation Trust, in the amount of $184,080 to acquire a Conservation Trust on a parcel of land totaling 87.57 acres in Gilmanton. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigatio
$184,080 approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Town of Jaffrey, in the amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance wastewater facility planning studies. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% Federal, 17% Capital (Other) Funds.
$100,000 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with the Beebe River Community Association c/o Town of Campton, NH, in the amount not to exceed $50,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
Beebe River Community Associat $50,000 approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with the Braemar Woods Condominium Association, Windham, NH, in the amount not to exceed $210,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
Braemar Woods Condominium Asso $210,000 approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE amendment
Authorize to amend a loan agreement with the City of Rochester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-4-13, item #78), by increasing the loan by $200,000 from $2,070,000 to $2,270,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repay
$2.3M approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION grant
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to retroactively grant funds to the International Institute of Boston Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide English as a Second Language and English Language/Civics Education at the International Institute of Boston Inc., Manchester, NH, in a
$92,116 approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize 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 $59,778. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hea $59,778 approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Pingora Consulting LLC, Lander, WY, as an Independent Organization for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance, in an amount not to exceed $78,480. Effective October 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
Pingora Consulting LLC $78,480 approved
71 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Special Education, Office of Student Wellness, to enter into a sole source contract with Evergreen Evaluation and Consulting Inc., Jericho, VT, to conduct the evaluation of the New Is The Time Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education State Education Agency grant
Evergreen Evaluation and Consu $169,648 approved
Wheeler
72 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Special Education, Office of Student Wellness to exercise a contract renewal option with Evergreen Evaluation and Consulting Inc., Jericho, VT (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-14, item #79), to conduct the evaluation of the NH Safe Schools and Healthy Students Grant, in an
$224,960 approved
Wheeler
73 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Special Education to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement on a sole source basis, with the Institute on Disability, University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families to develop leadership skills
$30,000 approved
74 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to retroactively amend a contract with Community College System of NH, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-12-14, item #46, in the amount of $119,000), to continue to improve mathematical and financial literacy of students and increase stud
Community College System of NH $119,000 approved
75 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION grant
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to retroactively grant funds to the Fuller Public Library, Hillsboro, NH, to provide training for volunteers to work one-on-one with undereducated adults in Hillsborough County, in an amount not to exceed $64,972.16. Effective July 1, 20
$64,972 approved
76 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $183,983. Effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 83% Federal, 17% General Funds.
Granite State Independent Livi $183,983 approved
77 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION grant
Authorize the Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to retroactively grant funds to Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, to provide English as a Second Language classes at the Latin American Center, Manchester, NH; English for New Americans at the First Congregational Church, Manche
$308,330 approved
78 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to retroactively exercise its contract renewal option with Rose Colby, Epping, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-14, item #74), to continue assisting the Department in providing technical assistance and professional learning opportunities on com
$40,000 approved
79 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to establish 4 temporary part-time class 050 positions for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance directly to NH school districts and their stakeholders in support of the NH Department of Education’s grant entit
$85,000 approved
80 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize to accept and expend State and Local Implementation Grant Program funds in the amount of $870,841 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, US Department of Commerce. (2)Further authorize to establish class 046 consultant positions for the purpose of providing pr
$870,841 approved
Wheeler
81 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, to accept and expend funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $554,499 for the purpose of purchasing vehicles and equipment required for training local volunteer firefighters. Effective u
$554,499 approved
82 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $54,629 of federal pass-through funds from the NH Department of Justice for the purpose of supporting the operations of the Sex Offender Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through July 31, 2016. 100% Agency Income.
$54,629 approved
83 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilor Pappas voting no, voted to table the request to accept and place on file the list of vendors that agencies have contracted with for the period of April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
approved
83 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilor Pappas voting no, voted to table the request to accept and place on file the list of vendors that agencies have contracted with for the period of April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
tabled
83 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilor Pappas voting no, voted to table the request to accept and place on file the list of vendors that agencies have contracted with for the period of April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
approved
84 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environmental Services, to support the Flood Hazard Program, which provides support for two full-time personnel and associated benefits necessary to support the program
$224,936 approved
Wheeler
85 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize an annual salary increase for William Joseph, Deputy Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, in the amount of $4,395.45 from a current salary of $80,261.96 to a new annual salary of $84,657.41. Effective October 7, 2015.
$84,657 approved
Wheeler
86 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Laconia Water Works for the purchase and installation of an approved generator for a total amount of $72,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Fun
$72,500 approved
87 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Whitefield for the purchase and installation of equipment and a transfer switch for an existing generator to support the community’s Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount o
$39,325 approved
88 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into 3 sub-grants totaling $27,100 with the subgrantees as detailed in letter dated August 27, 2015, utilizing funds from the Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Children’s Justice Act Grant for the purpose of providing funds for accreditations through the National Children’s Alliance, the p
$27,100 approved
89 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorize to conduct a two-day advanced training conference for victim advocates scheduled for November 16-17, 2015 entitled “2015 Tri-State Advanced Victim Assistance Academy” to be held at the Executive Court Banquet Facility in Manchester, NH, at a cost not to exceed $6,750. 74% Agency Income, 26
$6,750 approved
90 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $625,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of October 2015.
$625.0M approved
91 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property, Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend FFY2015 State Administrative Expense funds in the amount of $96,552 approved by the US Department of Agriculture. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
$96,552 approved
92 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property, Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend the Emergency Feeding Assistance Program funds available from the US Department of Agriculture, in the amount of $65,000 for funding of the warehousing and distribution of USDA commodity foods. Effective
$65,000 approved
93 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the State Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee to award non-monetary recognition to Robert Kelley and William Armstrong, of the Department of Administrative Services, Tara Albert and Robert Minucucci for the Department of Environmental Services, Jillian Schenck,
approved
94 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
approved
95 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S payment
Authorize, acting on behalf of the Liquor Commission, to sell the former State Liquor store property located at 417 South Broadway, Salem, to South Broadway Development LLC for $3,900,000 plus a $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further authorize to pay $78,000 to Nautilus Realty Group LLC, North Hampto
$3.9M approved
96 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with North Branch Construction Inc., Concord, NH, for the Highway Maintenance Facility, Derry, NH, for a total price not to exceed $2,394,000. (2)Further authorize the amount of $105,000 for payment to the Departme
North Branch Construction Inc. $2.5M approved
97 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Busby Construction Co Inc., Atkinson, NH, for the State Military Reservation Site Improvements, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $855,000. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $20,00
Busby Construction Co Inc. $900,000 approved
98 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Ray’s Electric Inc., Berlin, NH, for the Jericho Mountain Bathhouse Replacement, Berlin, for a total price not to exceed $572,000. (2)Further authorize the amount of $22,500 for payment to the Department of Ad
Ray’s Electric Inc. $617,000 approved
99 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Meridian Construction Corp., Gilford, NH for the Littleton Readiness Center Addition and Alteration, Littleton, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,649,061. 100% Federal Funds – Capital Budget. (2)Further a
Meridian Construction Corp. $1.8M approved
100 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Pine Brook Corporation, Kittery, ME, for the Raymond Bisson Renovations, Rochester, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,050,319. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $40,000 for unanticipated
Pine Brook Corporation $1.09B approved
101 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Colby Company LLC, Portland, ME, for Professional Services for the Seacoast Field Maintenance Shop, Rochester, for a total price not to exceed $970,207. (2)Further authorize the amount of $182,367 for paymen
Colby Company LLC $1.2M approved
102 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Kevin W. Smith & Son Inc., Gorham, ME, for the Berlin Readiness Center Roof Replacement, Berlin, NH, for a total price not to exceed $509,500. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $10,000 for un
Kevin W. Smith & Son Inc. $544,000 approved
103 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-1-14, item #60), to provide statewide Surplus Food Distribution for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, by increasing the price by $65,000 from $475,317 to $5
Community Action Program Belkn $540,317 approved
104 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Kevin W. Smith & Son Inc., Gorham, ME, for the Building “M” Roof Replacement, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $645,000. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $10,000 for unanticipate
Kevin W. Smith & Son Inc. $670,000 approved
105 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement Smith-Alvarez-Sienkiewycz Architects PC, Burlington, VT, for professional services for the South Central Field Maintenance Shop, Hooksett, NH, for a total price not to exceed $1,203,200. (2)Further authorize the
$1.4M approved