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Personnel Actions (27)
nomination
Anne T. Packard, Holderness
State Historical Records Advisory Board
nomination
Bobby D. Broneske, Londonderry
State Veterans Council
nomination
Cameron Eldred, Hanover
New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry Board
nomination
Carolyn W. Baldwin, Gilmanton
State Historical Resources Council (Law)
nomination
Catherine Hackett, Manchester
State Commission for Human Rights Commission
nomination
Chris Rand, Weare
Telecommunications Planning and Development Advisory Committee (Industry)
nomination
Chuck Souther, Concord
Current Use Advisory Board (Public Member/Agriculture)
nomination
David R. Hunt, Washington
New Hampshire Water Well Board (Water Well Contractor)
nomination
Deborah Chabot, Hancock
Air Resources Council (Health Care Professional)
nomination
Edward F. Caron, Hudson
Business Finance Authority
nomination
Eric D. Gelinas, Warner
Athletic Trainers Governing Board
nomination
Erik Anderson, Portsmouth
Ports and Harbors Advisory Council (Commercial Fisherman)
nomination
Gillian Cavezzali, Plymouth
Physical Therapy Governing Board
nomination
Guy A. Santagate, Claremont
Business Finance Authority (Elected/Appointed Local Official)
nomination
Jeffrey Duval, Manchester
Appellate Board (Labor)
nomination
Jennifer L. Tansey, Merrimack
Genetic Counselors Governing Board
nomination
John A. Gilbert, Exeter
Water Council (Public Member)
nomination
John Joseph Boisvert, Stratham
Water Council (Water Works)
nomination
Lisa J. Malfait, Concord
Dental Hygienists Committee (Nom. by the Dental Hygiene Education Community)
nomination
Maris M. Wofsy, Salisbury
Occupational Therapy Governing Board (Licensed Occupational Therapist)
nomination
Robert Beaurivage, Auburn
Water Council (Public Member)
nomination
Robert Duval, Manchester
Air Resources Council (General Public)
nomination
Sally S. Fellows, Exeter
State Historical Records Advisory Board
nomination
Scott A. Brooks, Quechee
Enhanced 911 Commission (Nom. by the NH Telephone Association)
nomination
Steven S. Roberge, Peterborough
Board of Foresters (Public Forester)
nomination
Tim Sappington, Randolph
State Historical Resources Council (Architecture)
nomination
Timothy G. Lena, Kittery
Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery (Drug Abuse Prevention)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
3 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to amend an agreement with the Health Services Advisory Group Inc., Phoenix, AZ (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #31), for the provision of an external quality review for NH’s Medicaid Care Management program beneficiaries, by increasing the price by $139,723 from $1,692,344 to
 		Health Services Advisory Group $1.8M approved
3 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to amend an agreement with the Health Services Advisory Group Inc., Phoenix, AZ (originally approved by G&C on 8-14-13, item #31), for the provision of an external quality review for NH’s Medicaid Care Management program beneficiaries, by increasing the price by $139,723 from $1,692,344 to
 		Health Services Advisory Group $1.8M approved
3A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to process an increment for Marilee Nihan, increasing her pay from KK Step 3 $107,906.99 to KK Step 4 $113,836.91. Effective upon G&C approval. 67.3% General, 36.7% Federal Funds.
 		$113,837 approved
3A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to process an increment for Marilee Nihan, increasing her pay from KK Step 3 $107,906.99 to KK Step 4 $113,836.91. Effective upon G&C approval. 67.3% General, 36.7% Federal Funds.
 		$113,837 approved
4 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Population Health and Community Services, Maternal & Child Health Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $11,723 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, CDC Procurement and Grants Office to fund
 		Department of Justice $42,704 approved
5 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc., d/b/a United Way of Greater Seacoast, Boston, MA, to provide community health improvement planning and substance use disorder planning services, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Effective upon G&C approval
United Way of Massachusetts Ba $25,000 approved
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with The Research Group Inc., Florence, MA, to provide questionnaire printing, scanning and the delivery of a clean data set for the NH Youth Risk Behavior Surveys, in an amount not to exceed $38,907. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 52% Federal
 		Research Group Inc. $38,907 approved
Wheeler
7 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $31,620 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from December 2, 2014 through December 17, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$31,620 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to retroactively pay prior year invoices to Unitil Energy Systems Inc., Boston, MA, for outdoor lighting bills, in the amount of $616.63, for the periods of February 23, 2012 to March 28, 2012($292.88), and February 19, 2014 to March 25, 2014 ($323.75). (2)Further a
 		$617 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into a sole source joint funding agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, US Department of the Interior in the amount not to exceed $609,041 for statewide high-resolution aerial orthoimagery, of which the Department of
US Geological Survey $609,041 approved
10 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 Donna Cupp, Pelham, NH, in the amount of $21,650. Effective upon G&C approval through July 24, 2015. 100% Highway Funds.
 		Skillings & Sons Inc. $21,650 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with CLD Consulting Engineers Inc., Manchester, NH, for the final design for the replacement of the Red List bridge carrying NH Route 153 over Cocheco River in the Town of Farmington, for a total amount not to exceed $326,807. Effectiv
 		CLD Consulting Engineers Inc. $326,807 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURC nomination
Authorize the NH State Library to retroactively renew membership with the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, Lexington, KY, in the amount of $3,800. Effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$3,800 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR nomination
Authorize the Division of Agricultural Development to enter into a sole source contract with Deirdre Brickner-Wood, Durham, NH, to provide grant coordination services, in the amount of $4,800. Effective upon G&C approval through March 1, 2015. 100% General Funds.
 		Deirdre Brickner-Wood $4,800 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MAR nomination
Authorize the Division of Animal Industry to accept and expend retroactive grant funds from the US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, in the amount of $40,605, to conduct surveillance and response for animal disease and traceability which will support the NHDAMF’s
$40,605 approved
15 HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY nomination
Authorize to amend a lease agreement with McCarthy Properties, West Wareham, MA (originally approved by G&C on 1-13-10, item #13), to provide a six month extension of term effective February 1, 2015 through July 31, 2015 for 2,200 square feet of office space, for an amount not to exceed $16,279.98,
McCarthy Properties $172,480 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS nomination
Authorize to accept and expend funds made available through the Swift and Certain Sanctions/Replicating HOPE Project sub grant from the NH Department of Justice in the amount of $56,676 to improve supervision strategies of offenders in the community, promote collaboration among agencies, and improve
 		$56,676 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS nomination
Authorize 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 Probation/Parole Officer(s) as part of a dual-agency approach to reduce gun and gang violence in the City of Manchester
 		$8,760 tabled
18 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO nomination
Authorize to continue one Retail Store Manager III position, salary grade 9, in a temporary status from January 14, 2015 to January 13, 2016, at an estimated cost of $48,135. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$48,135 approved
19 NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSIO nomination
Authorize to continue one Attorney IV position, salary grade 32, in a temporary status from January 18, 2015 to January 17, 2016, at an estimated cost of $105,605. 100% Liquor Funds.
 		$105,605 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize to accept and place on file the Mining and Reclamation 2014 Annual Reports.
 		approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into two lease agreements with New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid, Waltham, MA, for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Cannon Mountain and Kearsarge Mountain. (2)Further authorize to accept annual rental payments of $12,
 		$20,259 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into a retroactive lease agreement with Northeast Wireless Networks LLC, Falmouth, ME for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at Cannon Mountain – Franconia Notch State Park, and accept annual fees of $26,000 for 2015, $26,780 for 2016
 		Northeast Wireless Networks LL $29,263 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into two lease agreement with Central Vermont Communications Inc of Vermont, Rutland, VT for equipment and antenna space in designated areas on Kearsarge Mountain in Warner, NH and Mount Washington in Sargents Purchase, NH. (2)Further authorize to
 		Central Vermont Communications $10,526 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC nomination
Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands to enter into four retroactive lease agreements with Public Service Company of NH, Manchester, NH, for equipment and antenna space in designated areas at each of the following sites: Belknap Mountain, Kearsarge Mountain, Prospect Mountain and Mount Sunapee
 		$6,303 approved
25 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize to surplus 1.5 acres of land near Laurel Lake in the Town of Fitzwilliam, for the appraised value of $28,000, plus a $1,100 administrative fee. (2)Further authorize to convey the 1.5 acres of land near Laurel Lake to the Town of Fitzwilliam, contingent on the Town of Fitzwilliam 2015 Town
$28,000 approved
26 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE nomination
Authorize 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% Federal Funds. (2)Further authorize to deposit $22,000 in the NH Land Conservation Endowment held by the Department
$234,000 tabled
27 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the North Country Council Inc., Bethlehem, NH, to complete the Campton Village Water Precinct Infrastructure Protection Project, in the amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		North Country Council Inc. $30,000 approved
28 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Rochester, NH, to complete the Development of a Septic System Database for the Sunnyside Drive, Woodridge Road, and Foss Farm Road Neighborhoods in the Town of Durham Project, in the amount of $43,183. Effective up
 		Strafford Regional Planning Co $43,183 approved
29 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into a contract with Milone and MacBroom Inc., Waterbury, VT, to complete sediment quantity estimation and transport fact sheets to support a DES sediment protocol for dam and channel barrier removal projects, in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
 		Milone and MacBroom Inc. $15,000 approved
30 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Rochester, NH, to fund a Household Hazardous Waste collection project, in the amount of $14,293. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds.
 		City of Rochester $14,293 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE nomination
Authorize David Lemieux’s request to perform work on Bellamy River in Dover.
 		approved
32 NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME nomination
Authorize to enter into a retroactive contract with Lakes Region General Healthcare Foot Clinic, Laconia, NH, to provide foot clinic services to the Homes residents, in the amount of $84,000. Effective December 1, 2014 through November 30, 2017. 33% Federal, 33% General, 34% Other Funds.
 		Lakes Region General Healthcar $84,000 approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY nomination
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Division of State Police for the purpose of enhancing the cyber terrorism/cyber security and incident response capabilities, for a total amount of $95,825. 100% Federal Funds. (2)Fur
 		$95,825 approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to enter into a sub-grant with the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Department in the total amount of $30,000 from the 2015 Regional Drug Task Force appropriation to support Drug Task Force program operations. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% General Funds.
 		$30,000 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE nomination
Authorize to enter into subgrants totaling $12,000 with the Merrimack County Sheriff, in the amount of $7,500, and with the Manchester Police Department in the amount of $4,500, utilizing funds from the US Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Enforcing Unde
 		$12,000 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Martini Northern LLC, Portsmouth, NH, for the UPS Replacement (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $35,750. (2)Further authorize the amount of $2,000 for payment to the D
 		Martini Northern LLC $37,750 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S nomination
Authorize 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 Marine Patrol Headquarters, Gilford, NH, for a total price not to exceed $7,998,717. (2)Further authorize a continge
 		Harvey Construction Corp. $8.5M tabled