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Personnel Actions (24)

confirmation

Benjamin F. Saxon, North

Board of Managers of the New Hampshire Veterans Home (Disabled American Veterans)

confirmation

Daniel W. Caron, Gilford

Pre-Engineering Technology Advisory Council (Public Member)

confirmation

David O. Huot, Laconia

New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Rep. Consumers)

confirmation

Denis C. Goulet, Manchester

Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology

confirmation

Gale J. Furey, Bedford

Aviation Users Advisory Board (Aviation Association of New Hampshire)

confirmation

Jeffrey M. Brown, Seabrook

Adult Parole Board

confirmation

Jennifer C. Griffin, Acworth

Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission (Hydro-Electric Concerns)

confirmation

Lorri E. Badolato, Newton

Aviation Users Advisory Board (Corporate Aviation)

confirmation

Mark C. Conrad, Nashua

Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council (Superintendent)

confirmation

Mark E. Furlone, Spofford

Adult Parole Board

confirmation

Michelle Goings, Hooksett

Department of Corrections Warden of the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility

confirmation

Paula L. Mattis, Manchester

Department of Corrections Non-Medical Director of the Division of Medical and Psychiatric Services

confirmation

Virginia A. Lupi, Suncook

Department of Cultural Resources Director of the Division of the Arts

nomination

Ann M. Rice, Concord

Deputy Attorney General

nomination

Charles Hardy, Hollis

Water Council (Agriculture)

nomination

Gerard J. Murphy, Concord

Director of Accounting Services for the Department of Administrative Services

nomination

Jason Tors, Sugar

New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

nomination

John J. Colony III, Harrisville

New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Authority (Municipal)

nomination

Kevin A. Sheppard, Manchester

Oil Fund Disbursement Board (Public Member)

nomination

Margaret E. Callahan, Exeter

Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council (Director of Regional Career and Technical Center)

nomination

Mark Lambert, Bedford

Air Resources Council (Natural Gas Industry)

nomination

Pamela Jolivette, Hopkinton

State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation in New Hampshire

nomination

Robert M. Buxton, Hudson

Fire Standards and Training Commission (Full-time Career Fire Chief)

nomination

Zenagui Brahim, Pelham

Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council (Public Member)

Agenda Items

#	Department	Description	Vendor	Amount	Vote
5	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Thomas Tirrell, Mental Health Worker III, NH Hospital, in the amount of $1,295.03 to compensate to for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 27% General, 31% Federal, 42% Agency Funds.		$1,295	approved
6	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Radi Roberge, Case Technician I, Division of Child Support Services, in the amount of $974.99 to compensate the employee for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 66% Federal, 29.38% General, 4.62% Other Funds.		$975	approved
7	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize to accept private funds in the amount of $5,875 for the Spark NH Early Childhood Advisory Council, to fund a workshop entitled “Collective Impact: Improving Early Childhood Outcomes in NH”. Effective upon GC approval through April 30, 2015. 100% Other (Private Grant) Funds.		$5,875	approved
8	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with Paula Carrier, Somersworth, NH, to provide consultation, recruitment, and parent leadership in an amount not to exceed $49,583.33. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.	Paula Carrier	$49,583	approved
9	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize to amend an agreement with Families in Transition Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-3-14, item #15), to provide affordable permanent housing and supportive services to chronically homeless individuals with disabilities, by increasing the price by $2,063 from $156,421 i	Families in Transition Inc.	$158,484	approved
10	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize to amend a sole source agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-2-13, item #37), for the provision of housing services to homeless individuals, by increasing the price by $79,829 from $655,413 to $735,242. Effective retroactive t	Tri-County Community Action Pr	$735,242	approved
11	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Section, Combined Chronic Disease Program to enter into an agreement with Keene State College, Keene, NH, to provide nutrition consultation and implement a statewide Healthy Eating and Sodium Reduc	Keene State College	$99,300	approved
12	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with the North Country Health Consortium, Littleton, NH, to improve hypertension management and care to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke for NH residents living with hypertension in the North Country Public Health Region, in an amount not to exceed $80	North Country Health Consortiu	$80,000	approved
12	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize to enter into an agreement with the North Country Health Consortium, Littleton, NH, to improve hypertension management and care to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke for NH residents living with hypertension in the North Country Public Health Region, in an amount not to exceed $80	North Country Health Consortiu	$80,000	approved
12A	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Protection to enter into an agreement with Decade Software Company LLC, Fresno, CA, to implement and provide ongoing hosting of a Licensing and Inspection Information System, in an amount not to exceed $462,535. Effective upon G&C approval through March 30, 2020	Decade Software Company LLC	$462,535	approved
12A	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Protection to enter into an agreement with Decade Software Company LLC, Fresno, CA, to implement and provide ongoing hosting of a Licensing and Inspection Information System, in an amount not to exceed $462,535. Effective upon G&C approval through March 30, 2020	Decade Software Company LLC	$462,535	approved
13	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination	Authorize Special Medical Services to hold a conference, “Children & Families Collaboration 2015” for Department staff and contractors who serve children and families with various special health care needs and complex conditions on April 16, 2015 at the Executive Court Inn and Conference Center in M		$9,512	approved
14	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to transfer two parcels of State owned land consisting of 6,055 square feet and 6,020 square feet, both located in the Limited Access Right-of-Way of the Spaulding Turnpike Exit 7 southbound off/on ramps, to 7 South LLC in exchange for 7 South LLC transferring to		$1,100	approved
15	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Right-of-Way to sell a 0.54 +/- of an acre parcel of State owned land located on the southeasterly corner of NH Route 28 and Harris Road in the Town of Windham to Michael Terrizzi and Jon McGlashan and/or assigns for $77,500 plus a $1,100 Administrative Fee. (2)Further author		$77,500	approved
16	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S lease	TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Van Ostern, seconded by Councilor Pappas, voted to table the request of the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with Summa Humma d/b/a MB Tractor & Equipment, Concord, NH, for lease-purchase of several pieces	Summa Humma d/b/a MB Tractor &	$1.1M	approved
16	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S lease	TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Van Ostern, seconded by Councilor Pappas, voted to table the request of the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with Summa Humma d/b/a MB Tractor & Equipment, Concord, NH, for lease-purchase of several pieces	Summa Humma d/b/a MB Tractor &	$1.1M	withdrawn
17	DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST nomination	Authorize to enter into a contract with Delta Management Associates in order to provide a full range of services to collect accounts of taxpayers residing out-of-state or with out-of-state assets. As payment for services, the contractor will retain 12.9 percent from any funds recovered. Effective up			approved
18	DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST nomination	Authorize to place Ms. Susan Lambert at the second step (NH First equivalent Step 3) for the position of Multi-Entity Tax Auditor, of the Audit Division, Position #9U586, unclassified salary grade CC, earning $63,614.03 annually. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.		$63,614	approved
19	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR nomination	Authorize the Division of Pesticide Control to budget and expend revenue funds totaling $95,000 received from various pesticide licenses. These funds are needed for class 075 Grants to fulfill the scope of work with various grantees. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Fund		$95,000	approved
20	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR nomination	Authorize the Division of Regulatory Services to budget and expend carry forward funds from State Fiscal Year 2014, in the amount of $4,348 for various expenses, to fulfill the scope of work of the Risk Management grant program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds – R		$4,348	approved
21	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR nomination	Authorize the Division of Regulatory Services to budget and expend carry forward funds from State Fiscal Year 2014, in the amount of $2,498 for various expenses, to fulfill the scope of work of the Risk Management grant program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Other Funds – R		$2,498	approved
22	INSURANCE DEPARTMENT nomination	Authorize to enter into a contract with Compass Health Analytics Inc., Portland, ME, to assist in the development of updated network adequacy standards, in the amount of $192,800. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.	Compass Health Analytics Inc.	$192,800	approved
23	INSURANCE DEPARTMENT nomination	Authorize to enter into a contract with Risk and Regulatory Consulting LLC, Farmington, CT, for the provision of consulting services in connection with 2014 annual financial analysis and training on the implementation of risk branding into the Insurer Profile Summary that is required starting with 2	Risk and Regulatory Consulting	$24,570	approved
24	NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR nomination	Authorize to enter into a one-year contract with FIAI Inc., d/b/a Cross Insurance, Manchester, NH, to purchase commercial property and general liability coverage, in an amount not to exceed $64,876. Effective April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.	FIAI Inc., d/b/a Cross Insuran	$64,876	approved
25	DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS nomination	Authorize to create new expenditure classes and to transfer $692,139 within and among accounts to reallocate appropriations and cover budget shortfalls. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 95% General, 5% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.		$692,139	approved
26	NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO nomination	Authorize the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan for State Fiscal Year 2015, which reflects the operating expenses of each state store and the expenses of the Commission and then allocated to all state stores on a consistent, rational basis. Fiscal Committee approved.			approved
27	NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO nomination	Authorize to continue one Human Resources Technician, position #8T2872, salary grade 17 in a temporary status through March 25, 2016, with an estimated cost of $57,283. 100% Liquor Funds.		$57,283	approved
28	DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination	Authorize to accept and place on file the Division of Parks and Recreations report of transfer of funds for the quarter ending December 31, 2014.			approved
29	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize to reallocate federal grant funds in the amount of $76,500 to the appropriate classes, transfer funds in and out of class codes consistent with the federal grant workplan, within federal funded areas of the state operating budget where such transfers do not result in an over-expenditure of		$76,500	approved
30	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize to transfer federal funds in the amount of $53,870 between classes within accounting unit, Water Planning, for better use of appropriated funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.		$53,870	approved
31	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize to accept and place on file the report for State Fiscal Year 2014 on the Milfoil and other Exotic Plants Prevention Program, including a description of prevention and research projects funded by the Program and the extent of aid to municipalities or subdivisions of the state, non-profit co			approved
32	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize to award a sole source grant to The Nature Conservancy, NH Chapter, Concord, NH, in the amount of $45,998 to conduct spatial analyses that will result in the identification of lands in NH’s coastal watershed that, if protected, would mitigate flood risk, reduce pollution, and protect drink	Nature Conservancy, NH Chapter	$45,998	approved
33	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize to award a grant to the Town of Newmarket, NH, in the amount of $57,793 to analyze flood risk and design practices that simultaneously reduce flooding and pollution in the Moonlight Brook Watershed. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.	Town of Newmarket	$57,793	approved
34	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize to enter into a sole source Joint Funding Agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, to conduct state-wide spatial analyses and hydrologic modeling to project the impacts of increased temperature and precipitation on stream flow and groundwater recharge, in the amount of $80,00	US Geological Survey	$80,000	approved
35	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize to amend a loan agreement with the Pennichuck East Utility Inc., Merrimack, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 5-23-14, item #60), to finance water system improvements, by increasing the loan amount by $510,000 from $550,000 to $1,060,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water S	Pennichuck East Utility Inc.	$1.1M	approved
36	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize to amend a loan agreement with the Conway Village Fire District, Conway, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-11-12, item #67), to finance water system improvements, by increasing the loan amount by $600,000 from $2,900,000 to $3,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water Sta	Conway Village Fire District	$3.5M	approved
37	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize Martha Stolzer’s request to perform work on the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth.			approved
38	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize Nancy Hall’s request to perform work on the Piscataqua River Back Channel in New Castle.			approved
39	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize Nancy Hall’s request to perform work on the Piscataqua River Back Channel in New Castle.			approved
40	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination	Authorize Lisa and Robert Hall’s request to perform work on the Bellamy River in Dover.			approved
41	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination	Authorize that $97,173,040 be lapsed from the Working Capital Warrant for the months of August (15-02) through December 2014 (15-06). (2)Further authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $400,000,000 to cover expenditures for the month of April 2015.		$400.0M	approved
42	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination	Authorize a new chapter of the Manual of Procedures, DAS MOP 1625 (“Procurement Cards”). Effective upon G&C approval.			tabled Van Ostern, Pappas
43	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination	Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions. Effective upon G&C approval.			approved
44	DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination	Authorize the Bureau of Court Facilities to make a retroactive payment to Dwight & Sons Contracting LLC, Center Conway, NH, for an invoice dated March 2, 2015, in the amount of $38,450 for emergency services that were provided to remove snow at several state owned court facilities from February 16,		$38,450	approved