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Personnel Actions (39)
confirmation
Anne T. Packard, Holderness
State Historical Records Advisory Board
confirmation
Bobby D. Broneske, Londonderry
State Veterans Council
confirmation
Cameron Eldred, Hanover
New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
confirmation
Carolyn W. Baldwin, Gilmanton
State Historical Resources Council (Law)
confirmation
Catherine Hackett, Manchester
State Commission for Human Rights Commission
confirmation
Chris Rand, Weare
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Committee (Industry)
confirmation
Chuck Souther, Concord
Current Use Advisory Board (Public Member/Agriculture)
confirmation
David R. Hunt, Washington
New Hampshire Water Well Board (Water Well Contractor)
confirmation
Deborah Chabot, Hancock
Air Resources Council (Health Care Professional)
confirmation
Edward F. Caron, Hudson
Business Finance Authority
confirmation
Eric D. Gelinas, Warner
Athletic Trainers Governing Board
confirmation
Erik Anderson, Portsmouth
Ports and Harbors Advisory Council (Commercial Fisherman)
confirmation
Gillian Cavezzali, Plymouth
Physical Therapy Governing Board
confirmation
Guy A. Santagate, Claremont
Business Finance Authority (Elected/Appointed Local Official)
confirmation
Jeffrey Duval, Manchester
Appellate Board (Labor)
confirmation
Jennifer L. Tansey, Merrimack
Genetic Counselors Governing Board
confirmation
John A. Gilbert, Exeter
Water Council (Public Member)
confirmation
John Joseph Boisvert, Stratham
Water Council (Water Works)
confirmation
Lisa J. Malfait, Concord
Dental Hygienists Committee (Nom. by the Dental Hygiene Education Community)
confirmation
Maris M. Wofsy, Salisbury
Occupational Therapy Governing Board (Licensed Occupational Therapist)
confirmation
Robert Beaurivage, Auburn
Water Council (Public Member)
confirmation
Robert Duval, Manchester
Air Resources Council (General Public)
confirmation
Sally S. Fellows, Exeter
State Historical Records Advisory Board
confirmation
Scott A. Brooks, Quechee
Enhanced 911 Commission (Nom. by the NH Telephone Association)
confirmation
Steven S. Roberge, Peterborough
Board of Foresters (Public Forester)
confirmation
Tim Sappington, Randolph
State Historical Resources Council (Architecture)
confirmation
Timothy G. Lena, Kittery
Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery (Drug Abuse Prevention)
nomination
Carole A. Palmer, Penacook
Board of Licensed Dietitians
nomination
Constance J. Roy, Wolfeboro
Compensation Appeals Board (Employers/Insurers)
nomination
Douglas M. Goumas, Bedford
Advisory Council on Worker's Compensation (Health Care Provider)
nomination
Gary Groleau, Laconia
State Board of Education (At-Large)
nomination
George M. Bald, Somersworth
Pease Development Authority
nomination
Karen K. Irwin, Hopkinton
Cannon Mountain Advisory Commission
nomination
Leo D. Kelly, Goffstown
Compensation Appeals Board (Labor)
nomination
Mary Ann Ashcroft, Derry
Compensation Appeals Board (Employers/Insurers)
nomination
Patrick Robinson, Manchester
Enhanced 911 Commission (Mobile Telecommunications Carriers Industry)
nomination
Robert H. Morneau, Wolfeboro
Compensation Appeals Board (Labor)
nomination
Ronald E. Ludwig, Manchester
Compensation Appeals Board (Employers/Insurers)
nomination
Shari J. Landry, Loudon
Judicial Council (Lay Person)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
5 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to transfer general funds in the amount of $44,233,213 and to accept and expend Federal Funds in the amount of $15,990,040 and other Funds in the amount of $8,169,802. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on January 23, 2015.
 		$44.2M approved
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Ronald LaFlamme, Plant Maintenance Engineer I, Sununu Youth Services Center, in the amount of $909.65 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 100% General Funds.
 		$910 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Kelly McLaughlin, Youth Counselor III, Sununu Youth Services Center, in the amount of $1,066.73 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 100% General Funds.
 		$1,067 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, for the provision of nutrition education and obesity prevention services for Food Stamp recipients and other low-income individuals who are eligible to receive Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program or benefits from other m
 		University of NH $1.0M approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to accept private funds for Spark NH, Early Childhood Advisory Council, in order to accept and expend private funds from the NH Charitable Foundation in the amount of $25,000 to support general operations. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015.
 		$25,000 tabled
Van Ostern
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to amend an agreement with NH Legal Assistance Inc., Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 1-29-14, item #27), to provide civil legal advocacy services to juveniles up to age 18 in Laconia, Nashua, Manchester, Farmington, Conway, Concord, and Rochester areas who are at risk for, or ar
 		NH Legal Assistance Inc. approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
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 $124,608 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the NH implementation of the National Violent Death Re
 		Department of Justice $630,855 approved
Wheeler
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $641,559 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015, and the funds are to be allocated as detailed in letter dated December 19,
 		$641,559 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Community Health Access Network Inc., Newmarket, NH, to coordinate and implement Asthma, Diabetes and Cardiovascular, and Tobacco prevention health care interventions to improve prevention and management of chronic diseases, in an amount not to exceed $6
 		Community Health Access Networ $628,843 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance, to enter into an agreement with Kristin Schmidt, PA-C, to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program, in an amount not to exceed $45,000. Effective April 1, 2015 or upon G&C appr
 		Kristin Schmidt, PA-C $45,000 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance, to enter into an agreement with Carolyn Brown, APRN, in an amount not to exceed $22,500 to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program. Effective April 1, 2015, or upon G&C approv
 		Carolyn Brown $22,500 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance, to enter into an agreement with Gregory Englund, APRN, in an amount not to exceed $5,235 to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program. Effective April 1, 2015, or upon G&C appro
 		Gregory Englund $5,235 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, voted to table the request to accept and expend a sub-grant from the Manchester Police Department in the amount of $8,760 to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative by providing certified Probat
 		$8,760 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Sununu, voted to table the request to accept and expend a sub-grant from the Manchester Police Department in the amount of $8,760 to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative by providing certified Probat
 		$8,760 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Public Health Systems, Policy & Performance, to enter into an agreement with Jayne Tarkleson Berube, DO, in an amount not to exceed $51,000 to provide reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program. Effective April 1, 2015, or upon G&C
 		Jayne Tarkleson Berube $51,000 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $2,187,927.93 for Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Bloc Grant federal Funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
 		$2.2M approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $169,600 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from December 18, 2014 through January 8, 2015. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$169,600 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way’s Contemplated Awards List for amounts less than $5,000 for the sum total of $39,727.89 for the period extending from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
 		$39,728 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $5,000 as documented in the Damage Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from December 2, 2014 through December 30, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$5,000 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to enter into a sole source agreement with the Northern New England Concrete Promotion Association, Falmouth, ME, for a fee not to exceed $12,000 to participate in the training and certification program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016.
Northern New England Concrete $12,000 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to retroactively pay prior year invoices to Unitil, Boston, MA, for electric bills in the amount of $786.19 dated 3/28/12. (2)Further authorize to retroactively pay a prior invoice to Queen City Paint & Wallpaper, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $79.97 fo
 		$786 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance, Well Section to enter into a contract with Skillings & Sons Inc., Amherst, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Kenneth Kiper, Newfields, NH, in the amount of $20,975. Effective upon GC approval through November 6, 2015. 100% Highway
Skillings & Sons Inc. $20,975 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table the request to acquire conservation easements on 1321 +/- acres in Conway from The Nature Conservancy, in the amount of $234,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Fed
 		$234,000 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Kenney, voted to table the request to acquire conservation easements on 1321 +/- acres in Conway from The Nature Conservancy, in the amount of $234,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Fed
 		$234,000 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Design to enter into an agreement with Cardno TBE, Clearwater, FL, for on-call services to identify subsurface utility facilities statewide, for an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2018.
 		Cardno TBE $500,000 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with American Excavating Inc., Derry, NH, for signalizing the intersection of NH Route 106, Staniels Road and Josiah Bartlett Road in the Town of Loudon, on the basis of a low bid of $1,166,727.54. (2)Further authorize a contingency in th
 		American Excavating Inc. $1.2M approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with J.P. Sicard Inc., Belmont, NH, for rehabilitation of the Guildhall Road bridge over the Connecticut River between Guildhall, VT and Northumberland, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $646,290. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the
J.P. Sicard Inc. $646,290 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Beck & Bellucci Inc., Franklin, NH, for the rapid bridge deck replacement of the US Route 3/NH 11 bypass over NH Route 11A in Gilford, on the basis of a low bid of $1,572,551. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $157,
 		Beck & Bellucci Inc. $1.6M approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Weaver Bros Construction Co Inc., Concord, NH, for safety improvements at the US 3/Bow Lane/Pembroke Hill Road intersection in Pembroke, on the basis of a low bid of $1,170,307.60. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of
Weaver Bros Construction Co In $1.2M approved
32 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE nomination
Authorize to award a grant to the City of Claremont, NH, in the amount of $300,000 to support replacement of the drinking water distribution system at the Pleasant Valley Estates Cooperative manufactured housing park. Effective January 28, 2015 through December 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		City of Claremont $300,000 approved
33 STATE TREASURY nomination
Authorize to accept and place on file the quarterly reports for the periods ended June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014.
 		approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINIST nomination
Authorize an annual salary step increase for Mr. Stephan W. Hamilton, Director of the Division of Municipal and Property, unclassified salary grade HH, earning $104,729.36 annually. Effective January 29, 2104.
 		$104,729 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC nomination
Authorize to amend the execution date on a deed transferring a historic preservation easement from February 8, 2012 to February 15, 2012, a Perpetual Historic Preservation Easement consisting of the real property and structure known as the Laconia Federal Building, Laconia, NH, and no appraised valu
 		approved
36 NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON DEVEL nomination
Authorize to enter into a lease agreement with NTC Concord Holdings LLC, Concord, NH, for lease of new office space comprised of 2,120 square feet to be located on the ground floor, in an amount not to exceed $170,274. Effective February 1, 2015 with thirty days delay thereafter providing time for c
 		NTC Concord Holdings LLC $170,274 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Sununu, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table the request of the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a Construction Management contract with Harvey Construction Corp., Bedford, NH, for the Department of Safety
Harvey Construction Corp. $8.5M tabled
37 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Sununu, seconded by Councilor Wheeler, voted to table the request of the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a Construction Management contract with Harvey Construction Corp., Bedford, NH, for the Department of Safety
Harvey Construction Corp. $8.5M approved
38 NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL ON DEVEL nomination
Authorize to execute the second of two contract renewals with Securitas Security Services USA Inc., Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 3-7-12, item #12), to provide armed security services at the Pease Air National Guard Facility in Newington, NH, in the amount of $964,254.72. Effective
$964,255 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with FIAI Inc., d/b/a Ferdinando Insurance Associates Inc., Manchester, NH, for liability insurance coverage for Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Ski Area (Cannon Mountain), for a total cost not to exceed $273,955. Effective F
 		FIAI Inc., d/b/a Ferdinando In $273,955 approved
40 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a no-cost contract with Parks by Nature Network LLC, for the purpose of developing, maintaining and providing a free electronic mobile guide. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2017.
 		approved
41 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to enter into a Lease Agreement with the City of Dover, for the purpose of managing and maintaining the City owned public access site on Barbadoes Pond. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2019. No Funding.
 		approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, to assess long term MtBE contamination trends in NH, in the amount of $140,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2016. 100% MTBE Settlement Funds.
 		US Geological Survey $140,000 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Town of Alstead, NH, to complete the Lower Warren Brook Restoration Project, in the amount of $87,400. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		Town of Alstead $87,400 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to retroactively amend an agreement with the City of Manchester, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 1-11-12, item #43), for the Nutt Pond Watershed Management Plan Implementation Phase 2: West Inlet & Jewett Street School Best Management Practices project by changing the completion date to
 		approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to implement an outreach and education program to reduce wood smoke emissions in the Greater Keene Area, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (2)Further authorize an advance payment to the Southwe
 		Southwest Region Planning Comm $20,000 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement with the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program to finance the Electrical Switchgear Replacement Project, in the amount not to exceed $935,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% Federal, 17% State Funds.
 		$935,000 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize a loan agreement with the Berlin Water Works, Berlin, NH, to finance water system improvements, in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
 		Berlin Water Works $2.0M approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize a loan agreement with the City of Manchester, NH, to finance water system improvements, in the amount not to exceed $1,200,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Repayment Funds.
 		City of Manchester $1.2M approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize Angel Partners of New Hampshire LLC’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro.
 		approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize Michael C. McDonough’s request to perform work on Little Bay in Dover.
 		approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize Karen G. Walsh Realty Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
 		approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize 87 Rocky Shore Road Revocable Trust’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro.
 		approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize Terry Daley’s request to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.
 		approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize Dianna Durling McNabb Trust of 1999’s request for a five year permit time extension to perform work on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.
 		approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the University of NH, Durham, NH, to provide School-wide Integrated Framework for Transportation, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year.
 		University of NH $100,000 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION nomination
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to contract with the American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences, Washington, DC, in an amount not to exceed $2,108,551. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year ter
 		American Institutes for Resear $2.1M approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $15,468 of federal funds from the NH Highway Safety Agency entitled NH State Police Sobriety Checkpoints for the purpose of combating the DWI problem throughout the State. Effective April 1, 2015 through June 15, 2015. 100% Agency Income.
 		$15,468 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to enter into a subgrant totaling $20,000 with the YWCA New Hampshire, utilizing funds from the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Violence Against Women Formula Grant for the purpose of providing a culturally specific advocate at the YWCA New Hampshire. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
$20,000 approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to retroactively pay annual dues to the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units in the amount of $5,513 for the Medicaid Fraud Annual Dues for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds.
 		$5,513 approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $350,000,000 to cover expenditures for the month of February 2015.
 		$350.0M approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize to accept and place on file the report containing a list of Executive Branch classified employees that have received retroactive payments relating to prior fiscal year payroll events for the period of October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
 		approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize to accept and place on file a report containing a list of vendors that agencies have contracted with for the period of October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
 		approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize to enter into a contract with Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC & Enhanced Communications of Northern New England Inc., (FairPoint Communications), Manchester, NH, for telephone and data communications services, for a total price not to exceed $13,000,000. Effective upon G&C ap
 		Northern New England Telephone $13.0M approved