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Personnel Actions (39)
confirmation
Allan M. Moses, Bow
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority
confirmation
Amy Hall, Belmont
Agricultural Advisory Board (Advertising Industry)
confirmation
Bruce C. Moorehead, Peterborough
New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees (Association of Counties)
confirmation
Carl J. Majewski, Westmoreland
Pesticides Control Board (Public Member)
confirmation
Daniel Beloin, Colebrook
Agricultural Advisory Board (Coos County)
confirmation
Deanna S. Howard, Etna
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority
confirmation
Edward F. Patch, Bow
Compensation Appeals Board (Attorney)
confirmation
Eric P. Rochette, Nashua
Board of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
confirmation
Erin P. Jasina, Portsmouth
Family Mediator Certification Board (Public Member)
confirmation
Heather C. Shambarger, Salem
Pharmacy Board (Public Member)
confirmation
Jay Gates, Pembroke
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by NH Association for the Deaf)
confirmation
Jeffrey R. Huntington, Loudon
Pesticides Control Board (NH Horticultural Society)
confirmation
John T. Beardmore, Hopkinton
New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees (Representing Management of State Employees)
confirmation
John W. Small, New
University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees
confirmation
Kathryn M. Bailey, Bow
Commissioner for the Public Utilities Commission
confirmation
Marc J. Saunders, Dover
Agricultural Advisory Board (Food Distribution Industry)
confirmation
Monica L. Edgar, Meredith
Governor's Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery (Drug Abuse Treatment)
confirmation
Robert E. Goodrich, Stratham
State Conservation Committee (Rockingham/ Strafford)
confirmation
Ryan Clouthier, Hooksett
Residential Ratepayers Advisory Board (Represent Interests of Persons of Low-Income)
confirmation
Sherri Morrill, Concord
Agricultural Advisory Board (Merrimack County)
nomination
Brian A. Cashman, Litchfield
Adult Parole Board
nomination
Charles W. Chandler, Warren
Cannon Mountain Advisory Commission
nomination
David W. Packard, Goffstown
Lakes Management Advisory Committee (Rep. of NH Lakes Association)
nomination
James H. Adams, Pittsfield
State Office of Veterans Services
nomination
James M. Herbert, Stark
Nash Stream Forest Citizens Committee (Rep. of a Snowmobile Club)
nomination
James S. Morash, Meredith
Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee (Attractions) - Nominated by: NH Travel Council
nomination
John A. Parker, Merrimack
State Conservation Committee (Hillsborough/Merrimack)
nomination
Jonathan M. Goldman, Sandown
Enhanced 911 Commission (NH Emergency Dispatchers Association)
nomination
Julia Griffin, Hanover
Retirement System Board of Trustees (NH Local Government Center)
nomination
Kathryn Hartwell, Concord
Midwifery Council (Midwife)
nomination
Laurence W. Getman, Bow
Compensation Appeals Board (Attorney)
nomination
Linda L. Brownson, Wentworth
State Conservation Committee (Coos/Grafton)
nomination
Maureen Kelliher, Dover
Retirement System Board of Trustees (Non-Member Trustee)
nomination
Michael R. Milligan, Merrimack
Liquor Commission Deputy Commissioner
nomination
Molly Mahar, North
Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee (Skiing) - Nominated by: NH Travel Council
nomination
Richard A. Gustafson, Bedford
Retirement System Board of Trustees (Non-Member Trustee)
nomination
Susan C. Kelly, Manchester
Juvenile Parole Board
nomination
Tanya Rule, Exeter
Medical Review Subcommittee (Physician Assistant)
nomination
Terri L. Pastori, Derry
Board of Hearing Care Providers (Public Member)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
5 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY nomination
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Strafford Economic Development Corporation located in Dover, NH. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and
approved
6 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY nomination
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 Granite Bank to Kheops International, Inc. located in Colebrook, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a p
approved
Wheeler
7 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY nomination
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Capital Regional Development Council located in Concord, NH. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and aut
approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment with the Milton School District, Milton, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #135A), for the continued provision of Student Assistance Programing to address underage drinking and prescription drug misuse and abuse among individu
$2.3M approved
Wheeler
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing agreement with CBC Innovis Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (originally approved by G&C on 8-8-12, item #37), for credit reporting services, by increasing the price by $18,000 from $54,000 to $72,000, and by extending the completion date
CBC Innovis Inc. $72,000 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to amend an agreement by exercising a renewal option with the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Health Law and Economics, Worcester, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item #45), to provide policy and technical consulting services for NH Disproportionate Share
$1.2M approved
Wheeler
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Behavioral Health to enter into a retroactive sole source agreement with Amy Davidson, Contoocook, NH, to provide legal services, in an amount not to exceed $17,360. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% General Funds.
Amy Davidson $17,360 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services to make retroactive payment of annual membership dues to the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors Inc., Washington, DC, in the amount of $10,900. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
$10,900 approved
Wheeler
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive agreement with NH Employment Security, Concord, NH, for access to eligibility determination data for public assistance programs, in an amount not to exceed $395,884. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 74% Federal, 26% General Funds.
NH Employment Security $395,884 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Julia Hardy, RN, Concord, NH, for the provision of Long Term Supports and Services clinical determination services in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
Julia Hardy, RN $65,000 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize the Division of Family Assistance to enter into a sole source agreement with the City of Nashua Transit System, for the provision of flexible transportation services for the Job Access Reverse Commute Program in an amount not to exceed $211,802. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
$211,802 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to amend an existing sole source agreement with The Lakes Region Mental Health Center Inc., d/b/a Genesis Behavioral Health, Laconia, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-23-14, item #13), to provide permanent housing services through the Federal Continuum of Care program by increasing the
Lakes Region Mental Health Cen $39,506 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to amend an agreement with Center for Life Management, Derry, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-23-14, item #36), to provide Shelter Plus Care Program services to homeless individuals and families, by increasing the price limitation by $510 from $260,970 to $261,480 and shortening the co
Center for Life Management $261,480 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, for the operation and maintenance of the NH Statewide Homeless Management Information System, in an amount not to exceed $387,418. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 61.2% General, 38.8% Federa
Harbor Homes Inc. $387,418 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to retroactively pay a membership fee to the Coalition for Juvenile Justice, Washington, DC, in the amount of $5,000. Effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
$5,000 approved
Wheeler
20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive amendment to exercise the renewal option in the agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services d/b/a Diamond Drug Inc., Indiana, PA (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #56), to provide Pharmaceuticals and related Pharmacy Services for the John H. Sununu Yout
Diamond Pharmacy Services d/b/ $742,000 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with New Futures Inc., Concord, NH, for the provision of family and community support networks for families of children with Serious Emotional Disturbances and Substance Use Disorders in an amount not to exceed $149,138.89. Effective upon G&C approval
New Futures Inc. $149,139 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, for the provision of expanding NH’s development of a sustainable system infrastructure of care for children and youth experiencing serious emotional, behavioral and/or mental challenges as well as their families,
University of NH $239,878 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive agreement with the NH Department of Employment Security, Concord, NH, for new hire reporting services, which are related to child support collection activity, in an amount not to exceed $257,000. (2)Further authorize to enter into a retroactive agreement with th
NH Department of Employment Se $257,000 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Manchester Health Department, Manchester, NH, to provide Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention and case management services, in an amount not to exceed $80,000. Effective September 1, 2015, or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, throu
Manchester Health Department $80,000 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to establish a list of dentists, with the ability to expand said list to include additional interested dental contractors to provide necessary dental treatment for clients enrolled in the NH Ryan White CARE Program. No maximum client or service volume is guaranteed. Accordingly, the price
$100,000 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to retroactively amend an agreement with FEI.com Incorporated, Columbia, MD (originally approved by G&C on 8-11-10, late item A), for the support and maintenance of the FEI Voucher Management System, by increasing the price by $730,000 from $2,614,501 to $3,344,501 and by extending the com
FEI.com Incorporated $3.3M approved
Wheeler
27 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source contract amendment with the University of NH, Institute on Disability, Durham, NH, to continue to provide technical assistance and education that promote best practices in community services for people with developmental disabilities, and training to
$570,687 approved
Wheeler
28 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive amendment to exercise a renewal option to an existing agreement with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, d/b/a Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-16-13, item #56), to support a Child Development Program, by increasing
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospit $412,958 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source amendment to an existing agreement with the City of Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-11, item #201), to continue providing Transportation services for individuals age 60 and older that support seniors and disabled individuals to remain
$634,446 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council, Nashua, NH, for the provision of Assertive community Treatment Services in an amount not to exceed $225,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% General Funds.
Greater Nashua Mental Health C $225,000 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize, with the Division of Community Based Care Services, to exercise a renewal option with the City of Nashua, (originally approved by G&C on 7-24-13, item #27B), for the continuation of regional public health emergency preparedness, substance use disorders continuum of care, and Public Health
$12.7M approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Office of Energy and Planning, Concord, NH, to provide energy assistance through Senior Energy Assistance services in an amount not to exceed $51,372.20. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 70% General, 30% Federal Fu
$51,372 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Elizabeth Burow, Glencliff, NH, for the provision of Music and Memory Care Support Services for the residents at the Glencliff Home, in an amount not to exceed $11,200. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
Elizabeth Burow $11,200 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $33,060 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from May 13, 2015 through June 25, 2015.
$33,060 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a portion of the Controlled Access Right of Way (CAROW) consisting of 7,785 +/- square feet located at the northwest corner of NH Route 111 and Lamson Road in the Town of Windham directly to Carrier Windham Realty LLC for $8,600 which includes a $1,100 ad
$8,600 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.36 +/- of an acre parcel of State owned land located on the southeasterly side of NH Route 11 in the Town of Farmington to A.J. Cameron's Sod Farms Inc., for $13,100 which includes a $1,100 Administrative Fee. Effective upon G&C approval. Originally p
$13,100 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to enter into a contract with North American Equipment Upfitters Inc., Hooksett, NH, for providing Aerial Lifts Inspection, repair, scheduled service and unscheduled emergency parts and repair, on the basis of a low bid of $130,010. Effective upon G&C appr
North American Equipment Upfit $130,010 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Office of Federal Compliance to enter into a contract with Hessel and Associates LLC, Brattleboro, VT, to provide business development training and resources to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms, based on a single bid received in a low bid process, for a total fee of $61,092. Eff
Hessel and Associates LLC $61,092 approved
Wheeler
39 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Liddle Brothers Inc., Halifax, MA, for addressing signing needs along Turnpike facilities at seven locations Statewide, on the basis of a single bid of $476,583.47. Effective upon G&C approval through November 13, 2015. 100% Turnpike
Liddle Brothers Inc. $476,583 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Visi-Flash Rentals Eastern Inc., Bridgewater, MA, for replacing traffic signs overhead at various locations throughout the State, on the basis of a low bid of $502,834.65. Effective upon G&C approval through November 20, 2015. 100% F
Visi-Flash Rentals Eastern Inc $502,835 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Miller Construction Inc., Windsor, VT, for bridge rehabilitation work on NH Route 11 over the Connecticut River in the Town of Charlestown, on the basis of a low bid of $694,621.50. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of
Miller Construction Inc. $694,622
42 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Worksafe Traffic Control Industries Inc., Barre, VT, for smart work zone/intelligent transportation system package for the Interstate 93 expansion projects from Salem to Manchester, on the basis of a single bid of $1,620,210.75. Effe
Worksafe Traffic Control Indus $1.6M approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.D. Edmunds & Sons Inc., Franklin, NH, for roadway improvements to the intersection of US Route 3 and Industrial Park Drive in Franklin, on the basis of a low bid of $3,872,223. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $1
R.D. Edmunds & Sons Inc. $3.9M approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF STATE nomination
Authorize to reappoint Stephen Wurtz as State Registrar of Vital Records. Effective July 13, 2015.
approved
45 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE nomination
Authorize to award a grant to the City of Berlin, Concord, NH, in the amount of $500,000, to assist with energy improvements at the Northern Lights Senior Housing complex in Berlin, NH. Effective July 22, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
City of Berlin $500,000 approved
Wheeler
46 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE nomination
Authorize to award a grant to the County of Hillsborough, Goffstown, NH in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of supporting the Granite YMCA’s building expansion in Goffstown, NH. Effective July 22, 2015 through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
County of Hillsborough $500,000 approved
Wheeler
47 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $83,029. (2)Further authorize to
Community Action Program Belkn $83,029 approved
48 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $67,891. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $1
Southwestern Community Service $67,891 approved
49 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $48,659. (2)Further authorize to advance t
Community Action Partnership o $48,659 approved
50 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Tri-County Community Action Inc., Berlin, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $107,968. (2)Further authorize to advance the vendor $19,
Tri-County Community Action In $107,968 approved
51 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Southern New Hampshire Services Inc., Manchester, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving weatherization services, in the amount of $192,453. (2)Further authorize to advance the ven
Southern New Hampshire Service $192,453 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH nomination
Authorize to exercise a contract extension option with Essintial Enterprise Solutions Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA, (originally approved by G&C on 7-24-13, late item A), for continued maintenance of NH State Liquor Commission Point-of-Sale systems located in all of the NHSLC retail stores and headquarter
$1.2M approved
53 STATE TREASURY nomination
Authorize to enter into a contract with Kelmar Associates LLC, Wakefield, MA, for a contingent fee of 10.50% of the gross amount identified and remitted to the state from audits/examinations of the records of any holder or person to determine compliance with RSA Chapter 471-C, Custody and Escheat of
Kelmar Associates LLC approved
54 STATE TREASURY nomination
Authorize to enter into a contract with Audit Services US LLC, New York, NY, for a contingent fee of 10.25% of the gross amount identified and remitted to the state from audits/examinations of the records of any holder or person to determine compliance with RSA Chapter 471-C, Custody and Escheat of
Audit Services US LLC approved
55 NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON DEVEL nomination
Authorize to retroactively reimburse Karen Blake of Lincoln, NH, the amount of $368 for prior fiscal year travel expenditures of two round-trip tickets for train travel for herself and another member of the Council to attend the national Disability Policy Seminar in Washington DC, on behalf of the C
$368 approved
56 THE ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTME nomination
Authorize to amend an agreement with Northeast Archaeological Research Center Inc., Farmington, ME (originally approved by G&C on 10-15-14, item #34), for the Annual Review of the NH Army National Guard Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan and the Development of a Memorandum of Understandin
Northeast Archaeological Resea approved
57 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR nomination
Authorize to enter into a contract with Telelanguage Inc., Portland, OR, for the telephone language translations services at NHES’s offices statewide, in the amount not to exceed $36,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 100% Federal Funds.
Telelanguage Inc. $36,000 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Sununu, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table the request to award grant funds in the amount of $580,757 to Milton Town Solar LLC, to install a solar photovoltaic system at the closed Milton Town landfill. Effective upon G&C approval th
$580,757 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Sununu, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table the request to award grant funds in the amount of $580,757 to Milton Town Solar LLC, to install a solar photovoltaic system at the closed Milton Town landfill. Effective upon G&C approval th
$580,757 withdrawn
59 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS nomination
Authorize to retroactively exercise an option to renew a contract agreement with the Nakamoto Group Inc., d/b/a Nakamoto Correctional Consulting, Rockville, MD (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-14, item #47), for the provision of Prison Rape Elimination Act Auditing Services for the NH Department o
Nakamoto Group Inc., d/b/a Nak $33,750 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Grafton County Commissioners, North Haverhill, NH, for the purpose of probation/parole district office space, in the amount of $121,812.12. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020. 100% General Funds.
Grafton County Commissioners $121,812 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Strafford County, Dover, NH, for the provision of In-State Incarceration of State Sentenced Female Offender Services, in the amount of $1,842,120. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017, with the option to renew for up to two addi
Strafford County $1.8M approved
62 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO nomination
Authorize to establish a salary of $110,750.02, salary grade II, maximum step, for Mr. Joseph W. Mollica, Commissioner (Chairman) of the NH Liquor Commission. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Liquor Funds.
$110,750 approved
63 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO nomination
Authorize to establish a salary of $104,729.35, salary grade HH, maximum step, for Mr. Michael R. Milligan, Deputy Commissioner of the NH Liquor Commission. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Liquor Funds.
$104,729 approved
64 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO nomination
Authorize an annual salary increment to Craig Bulkley, Director, Division of Administration, Chief Operating Officer, Unclassified, in the amount of $4,748.58 from salary group GG step 5, $91,401.26 to salary grade GG, maximum step, $96,149.84. Effective August 5, 2015. 100% Liquor Funds.
$96,150 approved
65 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION nomination
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $580,757 to Milton Town Solar LLC, to install a solar photovoltaic system at the closed Milton Town landfill. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Renewable Energy Fund, a non-lapsing special fund continually appropriated to the Comm
$580,757 approved
Sununu, Wheeler
66 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION nomination
Authorize to establish an entrance salary of $96,149.84, salary grade GG, maximum, for Richard Head as Site Evaluation Committee Administrator. Effective August 14, 2015. 100% Agency Income.
$96,150 denied
Kenney, Sununu, Wheeler
67 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION nomination
Authorize to award grant funds in the amount of $997,500 to ACE-Manchester Solar LLC, to install, own and operate a solar photovoltaic electric generation system of 1,200 kilowatts (DC) / 1,000 kilowatts (AC) in capacity on the closed landfill property located in Manchester, NH. Effective upon G&C a
$997,500 denied
Kenney, Sununu, Wheeler
68 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain, to exercise a contract renewal option with Glen Group Inc., North Conway, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #61), for advertising and promotional services, in the amount of $561,000. Effective July 1, 2015 through June 30
$561,000 approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Office of Energy and Planning, to provide monitoring and stewardship services of the state’s interests in privately owned conservation lands held by DRED, in the amount of $68,000. Effective upon G&C approva
$68,000 approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive memorandum of agreement with the Department of Fish and Game, Concord, NH, for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Mount Washington State Park. (2)Further authorize to accept an annual rental payment of $10,000 fo
Department of Fish and Game $10,000 approved
71 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to enter into a sole source contract with NH Stories Inc., d/b/a New Hampshire Made, Epping, NH, to market NH made products and services, in the amount of $65,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds.
NH Stories Inc., d/b/a New Ham $65,000 approved
72 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a lease agreement with Great North Woods Wireless LLC, Portsmouth, NH, for equipment an antenna space in designated areas at Milan Hill State Park. (2)Further authorize to accept annual rental payments of $16,140 for year one, $16,634 for yea
Great North Woods Wireless LLC $18,166 approved
73 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with CTI Towers, Franklin, MA, to complete a market analysis of annual rents assessed for existing communication leases at Mount Washington State Park, in the amount of $24,752. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2
CTI Towers $24,752 approved
74 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to enter into a sole source contract with Granite State Ambassadors Inc., Manchester, NH, for tourism related training and volunteer coordination, in the amount of $136,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% General Funds
Granite State Ambassadors Inc. $136,000 approved
75 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to accept and expend $1,136,400 in federal funds from the US Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, for the purpose of distributing federal fisheries disaster relief funds to northeast multispecies commercial harvesters impacted by the federal fisheries dis
$1.1M approved
76 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Yankee Fisherman’s Cooperative Association, Seabrook, NH, to provide shoreside infrastructure support for NH’s commercial groundfish fleet, in the amount of $276,200. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
Yankee Fisherman’s Cooperative $276,200 approved
77 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Heidi Seafood Services LLC, Portsmouth, NH, to provide shoreside infrastructure support for NH’s commercial groundfish fleet, in the amount of $66,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
Heidi Seafood Services LLC $66,800 approved
78 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Office of Energy and Planning, Concord, NH, to provide monitoring and stewardship services of the State’s interest in privately owned conservation lands held by NHFG, in the amount of $70,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 201
Office of Energy and Planning $70,000 approved
79 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, under the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement for Cooperative Projects between the State of NH and the University System of NH, for continuation of the UNH Extension Wildlife Conservation Program,
$375,517 approved
80 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a contract with Fay, Spofford and Thorndike LLC, Bedford, NH, for engineering services for the Statewide Public Access Program, in the amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 75% Federal, 25% Public Boat Access Funds.
Fay, Spofford and Thorndike LL $50,000 approved
81 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to convey to the City of Concord a 0.79 acre easement for impacts associated with the replacement of the Sewall’s Falls Bridge. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
82 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development for the purpose of maintaining and updating the NH Natural Heritage rare species and exemplary natural community database and to assist with implementation and revision of the NH Wildlife A
$124,500 approved
Wheeler
83 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Audubon Society of NH, Concord, NH, for implementing Wildlife Action Plan strategies, in the amount of $118,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Federal Funds.
Audubon Society of NH $118,000 approved
Wheeler
84 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to exercise the option to extend the lease agreement with 222 International LLC, Exeter, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-6-12, item #108), from August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2017, and increasing the amount by $372,208.56 to $926,640.76 from $554,432.20. 63% Other, 33% Federal, 4% Ge
222 International LLC $926,641 approved
85 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to perform laboratory analysis of shellfish samples for Vibrio parahaemolyticus presence and genetic characteristics, in the amount of $9,999. Effective upon G&C approval through Dece
University of NH, Office of Sp $9,999 approved
86 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into a single bid retroactive contract with Pepperrell Cove Marine Services Inc., Kittery, ME, to perform mooring services to obtain, inspect, maintain, and relocate moorings associated with oil spill contaminant strategies and spill response boat tethering in the Little and Great
Pepperrell Cove Marine Service $80,000 approved
87 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with EcoAnalysts Inc., Moscow, ID, for the purpose of processing aquatic benthic samples and taxonomic identification for quality control, in the amount of $17,480. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.
EcoAnalysts Inc. $17,480 approved
88 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to retroactively amend a grant agreement with the Town of Exeter, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7-16-14, item #58), to complete a project to better protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to July 31, 2015 from May 31, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Town of Exeter, NH, (originall approved
89 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant to the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, in the amount of $98,500 to acquire a conservation easement on a parcel of land totaling 192 acres in Center Harbor. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitig
$98,500 approved
90 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to award an Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund grant in the amount of $150,000 to the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Concord, NH, to conserve 177 acres of land in Goffstown. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. 100% Aquatic Resource Mitigation Funds.
$150,000 approved
91 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize a loan agreement with the Village District of Eidelweiss, Madison, NH, in the amount not to exceed $99,500 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
Village District of Eidelweiss $99,500 approved
92 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize David F. Hill’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro.
approved
93 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize the Barrett Family Campground Trust’s request to perform work on Squam Lake in Holderness.
approved
94 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize Thomas Chamberlin’s request to perform work on the Piscataqua River in New Castle.
approved
95 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize Cosmo Santullo’s request to perform work on Sunapee Lake in Newbury.
approved
96 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize NH Department of Safety Marine Patrol’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
approved
97 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize Robert Banker and Charity Brown’s requests to perform work on Thorndike Pond in Jaffrey.
approved
98 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to enter into a contract with the Plymouth State University College of Graduate Studies, to support the Title IIA State Agency for Higher Education initiative for Improving Teaching Quality by providing Rural School Educator Institutes, in an amount
Plymouth State University Coll $290,642 approved
Wheeler
99 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to exercise a renewal option of a contract with Data Retrieval Systems Group LLC, Hancock, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-14, item #77), to provide technical assistance to the Bureau of Accountability and Assessment in the area of adequacy and
Data Retrieval Systems Group L $140,000 approved
Wheeler
100 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to exercise a renewal option of a contract with The National Center for Improvement of Educational Assessment Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 8-5-14, item #82), to serve the department as a technical advisor for the assessment and acco
National Center for Improvemen $202,545 approved
Wheeler
101 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to contract with GEM Consulting, Hollis, NH, to develop systems and programs to analyze state assessment and other Division of Instruction data, in an amount not to exceed $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016, with the option to
GEM Consulting $80,000 approved
Wheeler
102 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize the Division of Education Improvement to renew a contract with Saundra Kent, Deering, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-1-14, item #39), to work with other content specialists from ME, VT, and RI on all aspects of NECAP test development in Science, Grades 4, 8 & 11, in an amount not to
Saundra Kent $17,500 approved
103 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize to enter into a contract with Cynthia Currier, Georges Mills, NH, for the purpose of providing support and training to NH educators on the use of data analysis tools and the Educator Evaluation System and to provide technical assistance with data collection in the amount of $43,330. Effect
Cynthia Currier $43,330 approved
Wheeler
104 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Career Development to enter into a contract with Precision Exams LLC, American Fork, UT, to provide a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf web-based Software as a Service assessment system to deliver CTE-specific end-of-course and end-of-program assessments in the amount of $575,000. Eff
Precision Exams LLC $575,000 approved
Wheeler
105 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to retroactively exercise a renewal option of a contract with Measured Progress Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, item #201), to continue to develop, score and report results of a science alternate assessment based on alternate
Measured Progress Inc. $399,327 approved
Wheeler
106 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize to retroactively exercise a renewal option of a contract with Measured Progress Inc., Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-11, item #317), to develop, score, analyze, and report results of a NECAP Science Assessment to meet current federal and state requirements, in an amount not
Measured Progress Inc. $1.0M approved
Wheeler
107 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize to retroactively amend a contract as sole source with Brian Philpot, Westford, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item #132), to develop a state dashboard on the School and District Profiles, develop a tool for data requests and data presentation, and develop high school feedback
$158,700 approved
Wheeler
108 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of State Police to amend a Federal Grant (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #89), by changing the end date only, retroactive from June 30, 2015 to July 31, 2016. 100% Agency Income.
approved
109 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of State Police to amend a Federal Grant (originally approved by G&C on 10-1-14, item #44), by changing the end date only, retroactive from June 30, 2015 to September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
approved
110 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of Emergency Services and Communications to accept and expend $352,500 from the Prior Year Carry Forward Balance of the Statewide Telecommunications Fund. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Revolving Funds.
$352,500 approved
111 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Franconia, for the purchase and installation of a generator at the community’s Public Safety Building for a total amount of $32,235. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30,
$32,235 approved
112 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Woodsville Water & Light Department, for the purchase and installation of an emergency generator for a total amount of $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 100% F
$25,000 approved
113 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with Wentworth School District for the purchase and installation of a generator at the Wentworth Elementary School, for a total amount of $29,410. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 20
$29,410 approved
114 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Franconia to purchase and install audio-visual equipment, computers, and office furnishings in the community’s Emergency Operations Center, for a total amount of $41,719. Effective u
$41,719 approved
115 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with R&R Communications Inc., Swanzey, NH, for the repair of various Motorola non-field serviceable subassembly and modules, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 48% Highway, 33% General
R&R Communications Inc. $25,000 approved
116 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the retroactive request of the Division of State Police for one Trooper to travel over 300 miles one way in a State Police issued unmarked state vehicle in the amount of $1,407.43 to attend the FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA, during the period of July 12, 2015 through September 19, 201
$1,407 approved
117 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a contract with Martha’s Sew It All, Concord, NH, for the alterations and repairs of State Police uniforms, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017, with the option to renew for one additional two-year
Martha’s Sew It All $10,000 approved
118 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize to disburse to Alison Clark of Goffstown, NH, as a surviving daughter of deceased Fire Lieutenant James B. Clark, death benefits in the amount of $100,000 as a result of Lt. Clark’s line-of-duty death on April 11, 2013. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.
$100,000 approved
119 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services to retroactively pay invoices in the amount of $8,809.78 to TriState Fire Protection LLC, Hudson, NH, for urgent repairs to the Fire Academy’s alarm system and resulting unanticipated rewiring. Effective upon G&C ap
$8,810 approved
120 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, to enter into a sole source contract with Kidde Fire Trainers Inc., Montvale, NH, to provide emergency repair work to the Fire Trainer T-200 and Fire Trainer A-200 Live Fire Training System, in an amount not to exc
Kidde Fire Trainers Inc. $15,000 approved
121 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to award subgrants with the agencies as detailed in letter dated July 7, 2015, in the total amount of $440,000 from the 2016 Regional Drug Task Force appropriation, to support drug task force program operations. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% General Funds.
$440,000 approved
122 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to amend the Federal Fiscal Year 2012 Byrne JAG Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act subgrant to the NH Department of Safety (originally approved by G&C on 9-3-14, item #125), to help support staffing in the State Police Sex Offender Unit, by extending the end date from July 31,
NH Department of Safety (origi approved
123 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
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
124 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to accept and expend additional funds in the amount of $6,273.01 from investigative fees received from settlements for Medicaid Fraud to be used for the purpose of providing additional investigative and litigation support for the Medicaid Fraud Unit. Effective upon G&C approval through Jun
$6,273 approved
125 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to retroactively amend a sole source contract with Charles M. West, Monroe, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-17-14, item #76), to continue investigative services for the Cold Case Unit, by increasing the amount by $22,620 from $45,240 to $67,860, and by extending the completion date fro
Charles M. West $67,860 approved
126 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to grant Media Power Youth $50,000 to support the continued implementation of violence prevention through media literacy education programming in schools. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% General Funds.
$50,000 approved
127 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to retroactively budget and expend prior year carry forward funds from a grant from the NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services, Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal & Child Health Section in the amount of $7,941.92 for the pur
$9,002 approved
127 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to retroactively budget and expend prior year carry forward funds from a grant from the NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services, Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal & Child Health Section in the amount of $7,941.92 for the pur
$9,002 approved
127A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with LexisNexis, Branford, CT, to provide on-line legal research services, in the total amount of $255,298 which includes a one percent increase each year. Effective August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2018. 100% General Funds.
LexisNexis $255,298 approved
127A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with LexisNexis, Branford, CT, to provide on-line legal research services, in the total amount of $255,298 which includes a one percent increase each year. Effective August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2018. 100% General Funds.
LexisNexis $255,298 approved
128 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $575,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of August, 2015.
$575.0M approved
129 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for a waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.
approved
130 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a new parking lease agreement with the City of Dover, NH, for the 7th Circuit Court. Effective upon G&C approval and will terminate only if provision #8 is exercised by the State. Upon approval this lease will replace the original Locust Street
$200 approved