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Personnel Actions (20)
confirmation
David J. Joubert, Wolfeboro
Water Council (Representing the Septage Hauling Industry)
confirmation
Eugene R. Clark, Bethlehem
Water Council (Recreational Interests)
confirmation
Frank M. Mele, Plymouth
Medical Review Subcommittee (Physician)
confirmation
Gary L. Clark, Merrimack
Public Water Access Advisory Board (Public Member)
confirmation
Ira S. Schwartz, New
Medical Review Subcommittee (Physician)
confirmation
John J. Barthelmes, Hopkinton
Commissioner of the Department of Safety
confirmation
Leonard M. Rudolf, Cornish
Medical Review Subcommittee (Physician)
confirmation
Sandra Teti, Rochester
Enhanced 911 Commission (Representing the Disabled Community)
nomination
Benjamin F. Saxon, North
Board of Managers of the New Hampshire Veterans Home (Disabled American Veterans)
nomination
Daniel W. Caron, Gilford
Pre-Engineering Technology Advisory Council (Public Member)
nomination
David O. Huot, Laconia
New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Rep. Consumers)
nomination
Denis C. Goulet, Manchester
Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology
nomination
Gale J. Furey, Bedford
Aviation Users Advisory Board (Aviation Association of New Hampshire)
nomination
Jeffrey M. Brown, Seabrook
Adult Parole Board
nomination
Jennifer C. Griffin, Acworth
Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission (Hydro-Electric Concerns)
nomination
Lorri E. Badolato, Newton
Aviation Users Advisory Board (Corporate Aviation)
nomination
Mark C. Conrad, Nashua
Advanced Manufacturing Education Advisory Council (Superintendent)
nomination
Mark E. Furlone, Spofford
Adult Parole Board
nomination
Paula L. Mattis, Manchester
Department of Corrections Non-Medical Director of the Division of Medical and Psychiatric Services
nomination
Virginia A. Lupi, Suncook
Department of Cultural Resources Director of the Division of the Arts
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
5 BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorize to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Passumpsic Savings Bank to Fort Fairfield BP, LLC located in Colebrook, New Hampshire. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serv
 		approved
Wheeler
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Myers and Stauffer LC, (originally approved by G&C on 2-6-13, item #32), to provide audit services for the NH Medicaid Electronic Health Records Post Incentive Payment Audit Program, by increasing the price by $205,665 fro
 		Myers and Stauffer LC, (origin $417,855 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing lease with The Maestro Fund III-Bel Canto LLC, Portsmouth, NH (originally approved by G&C on 5-5-04, item #51B), for the Manchester District Office space, by increasing the price in the amount of $367,506.96 to $7,192,977.24 from $6,825,
 		$7.2M approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing lease with Riverside Properties of Nashua Inc., Nashua, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #56), for the Southern District Office space, by increasing the price in the amount of $300,042 to $3,300,462 from $3,000,420, and b
 		$3.3M approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc., Youngberg Hall, Lawrence, KS, for the use of the Result Oriented Management web-based software product called Results Oriented Management for the provision of data development and reporting, in an
 		University of Kansas Center fo $61,200 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a retroactive sole source agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Permanent Housing program services to the chronically homeless, which will facilitate the movement of homeless individuals and families with disabilities to permanent housing
Southwestern Community Service $106,687 approved
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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 tabled
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18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $140,000 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from January 15-26, 2015. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$140,000 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 0.45 +/- of an acre parcel of State owned land located on the westerly side of Lamson Road in the Town of Windham to Robert S. Carrier for $45,000 plus a $1,100 Administrative Fee. (2)Further authorize to compensate Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
 		$45,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Finance & Contracts summary report of Special, Supplemental, and Account Agreements (and their amendments) with utilities, municipalities and railroad entities that result from impacts to the facilities because the Department administered construct
 		approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Traffic to enter into a sole source contract with Delcan Corporation, Atlanta, GA, for the purpose of providing a System Maintenance Contract for the Advanced Transportation Management System, in the amount of $44,075. (2)Further authorize an advance payment of $21,500 in FY
Delcan Corporation $44,075 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Civil Engineering Department, Durham, NH, to provide statewide asset data management, development, technical support and data collection services for the Statewide Asset Data Exch
 		University of NH, Civil Engine $510,000 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Planning & Community Assistance to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Civil Engineering Department, Durham, NH, to provide statewide asset data management, development, technical support and data collection services for the Statewide Asset Data Exch
 		University of NH, Civil Engine $510,000 approved
22A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $8,835,000 from Highway Surplus to fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Highway Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval February 19, 2015.
 		$8.8M approved
22A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Division of Operations to transfer $8,835,000 from Highway Surplus to fund winter maintenance activities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Highway Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval February 19, 2015.
 		$8.8M approved
23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the City of Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $160,000 for the purpose of providing funds to the Grafton County Economic Development Council to assist FreshAir Sensor Corporation with its business expansion project. Effective February 25, 2015 through December 31, 2016. 100
 		City of Lebanon $160,000 approved
24 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to amend the sole source contract agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Keene, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-17-14, item #31), for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $4,475.50 from $133,401.47 to $137,876.97, and by extending the end
Southwestern Community Service $137,877 approved
25 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING contract
Authorize to amend the sole source contract agreement with Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-17-14, item #33), for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $39,367.56 from $97,919.39 to $137,286.95, and by e
 		Community Action Partnership o $137,287 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECH contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source retroactive contract amendment with Seneca Corporation, Vienna, VA, (originally approved by G&C on 8-9-06, item #3), for additional help desk support services for the Department of Health and Human Services business units, by increasing the amount by $48,590 fro
 		$4.2M approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend a grant with the University of NH Cooperative Extension, Durham, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4-17-13, item #35), for the Ipad Technology for Information Delivery and Assistance to Farmers project, by extending the completion date to August 31, 2015 from Decemb
 		University of NH Cooperative E approved
28 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
Authorize a $3,774.09 increase in the annual salary of P. Richard McCaffrey, Compliance and Enforcement Counsel, from $85,716.91 to $89,491. Effective March 6, 2015.
 		$89,491 approved
29 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Louis Karno and Company, Concord, NH, for the provision of consulting services in connection with the initiative to improve and expand the information available to consumers on health insurance premium rate review in NH, in the amount of $89,000. Effective upo
 		Louis Karno and Company $89,000 approved
30 NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECUR amendment
Authorize to enter into a retroactive no-cost amendment with RWN Property Services, North Conway, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #44), to add a single location to the existing statewide rooftop snow removal services agreement. Effective February 12, 2015 through June 30, 2016. 100
 		approved
31 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue one Retail Store Supervisor position #8T2879, salary grade 26, in a temporary status until March 24, 2016, with the estimated cost of $80,770. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$80,770
32 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue one Retail Store Clerk position #8T2871, salary grade 12, in a temporary status until March 25, 2016, with the estimated cost of $59,724. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$59,724 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S grant
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, voted to table the request to accept and expend grant funds from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, in the amount of $273,101.12. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30
 		$273,101 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S grant
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, voted to table the request to accept and expend grant funds from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, in the amount of $273,101.12. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30
 		$273,101 approved
34 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue one Warehouseman position #8T2874, salary grade 10, in a temporary status until March 25, 2016, with the estimated cost of $48,483. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$48,483 approved
35 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue one Retail Store Supervisor position #8T2878, salary grade 26, in a temporary status until March 24, 2016, with the estimated cost of $80,770. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$80,770 approved
36 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue one Warehouseman position #8T2875, salary grade 10, in a temporary status until March 25, 2016, with the estimated cost of $48,483. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$48,483 approved
37 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue one Retail Store Supervisor position #8T2877, salary grade 26, in a temporary status until March 24, 2016, with the estimated cost of $80,770. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$80,770 approved
38 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO personnel
Authorize to continue one Retail Store Supervisor position #8T2876, salary grade 26, in a temporary status until March 24, 2016, with the estimated cost of $80,770. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$80,770 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with MHM Solutions Inc., Vienna, VA (originally approved by G&C on 6-20-12, item #139), for the provision of Medical-Dental Services, by increasing the amount by $172,268 from $6,067,903 to $6,240,171. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 10
 		$6.2M approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with Strafford County, Dover, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-22-11, item #68), for the provision of In-State Incarceration of State Sentenced Female Offenders Services, by increasing the amount by $310,000 from $1,752,900 to $2,062,900. Effective upo
 		$2.1M approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS contract
Authorize to enter into a contract amendment with The Doctor’s Office at Salmon Street, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 7-13-11, item #34), for the provision of Pre-Assignment & Fitness for Duty Exam Services, by increasing the amount by $7,500 from $30,000 to $37,500. Effective upon G
 		$37,500 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC transfer
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to budget and expend $57,270 for the purchase of a new client relationship management system and to create an online site selection website service. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Transfers from Other Agency.
 		$57,270 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to budget and expend $26,349 from the carry forward revenue balance for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$26,349 approved
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45 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to accept and place on file the 2014 Hazardous Waste Cleanup Fund Annual Report.
 		approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Nelson Analytical LLC, Manchester, NH, for laboratory analytical services, in the amount not to exceed $200,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100% Other Funds (MtBE Remediation Fund).
 		Nelson Analytical LLC $200,000 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE amendment
Authorize to retroactively amend a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4-9-14, item #58), to complete the Support for PREP Monitoring Plan Project, by changing the completion date to June 30, 2015 from December 31, 2014. No Additional Funding. 72%
University of NH, (originally approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to the University of NH, Sponsored Programs Administration, Durham, NH, in the amount of $73,656 to build natural resilience to coastal hazards through the restoration of dune habitat in the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016. 100%
University of NH, Sponsored Pr $73,656 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE grant
Authorize to award a grant to The Nature Conservancy, NH Chapter, Concord, NH, in the amount of $56,650 to design and permit a culvert replacement as well as develop a tidal culvert field assessment protocol. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Nature Conservancy, NH Chapter $56,650 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with Tagro Homes Inc., d/b/a Pineland Park, Exeter, NH, in the amount not to exceed $262,500 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
 		Tagro Homes Inc., d/b/a Pinela $262,500 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Elizabeth and Kevin Koon’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
52 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Jeffrey and Vicki Kaufman’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
 		approved
53 BOARD OF ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG
Authorize to expend examination fees not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $1,710. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
 		$1,710 approved
54 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME contract
Authorize to amend a contract with Technical Gas Products Inc., North Haven, CT (originally approved by G&C on 5-15-13, item #79), for the purpose of providing Oxygen and Respiratory services to the Home, by increasing the amount by $61,668 from $119,340 to $181,008. Effective upon G&C approval thro
 		Technical Gas Products Inc. $181,008 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to retroactively amend a contract with RMC Research Corporation, Portsmouth, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 6-18-14, item #156), to assist the Department in facilitation, communication and community engagement support, by extending the end date from January 1, 2015 to May 15, 2015. No
RMC Research Corporation approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc., Lawrence, KS, to administer the Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment in English language arts and mathematics, in an amount not to exceed $27,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
 		University of Kansas Center fo $27,000 approved
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60 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY transfer
Authorize the Division of State Police, Division of Administration and Division of Motor Vehicles, to transfer funds within various accounting units in the amount of $310,000 for anticipated shortages in current expense, equipment, and telecommunications, for the Fiscal Year 2015. Effective upon G&C
 		$310,000 approved
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63 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to exercise an option to extend the original contract with MorphoTrust USA Inc., Billerica, MA (originally approved by G&C on 1-27-10, item #91), for the purpose of providing continued maintenance and support for the automated Driver’s License Testing and Sch
 		MorphoTrust USA Inc. $565,902 approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to enter into a subgrant totaling $6,079 with the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence utilizing funds from the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Violence Against Women Formula Grant for the purpose of providing a one day training for prosecutors and law enforcement officers regarding
$6,079 approved
65 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
 		approved
66 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S transfer
Authorize to transfer funds in and among accounting units in the amount of $364,575 and to create one new expenditure class. The Transfers are made up of $66,500 in general funds, $293,200 in transfer from other agencies, and $4,875 in other funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015.
$364,575 approved
67 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with Secova Inc., Newport Beach, CA, for the performance of a dependent eligibility verification project in the amount of $160,695. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 32% General, 18% Federal, 3% Enterprise, 12% Highway
 		Secova Inc. $160,695 approved
68 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to retroactively enter into a contract with D.L. King & Associates Inc., Nashua, NH, for the Walk-in Freezer Replacement – Surplus Distribution Facility, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $169,900. Effective February 6, 2015 thr
 		D.L. King & Associates Inc. $177,540 approved
69 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc., Conway, NH, for the North Hampton Beach Access Ramp, for a total price not to exceed $156,950. Effective upon G&C approval through June 12, 2015. 100% Capital – General Funds.
 		Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc. $156,950 approved
70 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract amendment with Turnstone Corporation, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 11-12-14, item #63), for the Main Building Kitchen Demolition, by increasing the amount by $22,625 from $111,650 to $134,275. Effecti
 		$134,275 approved
71 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Charters Brothers Construction LLC, Danville, NH for the NH Liquor Commission Headquarters Renovation, for a total price not to exceed $788,400. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2015. 83% Capital
 		Charters Brothers Construction $838,700