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Personnel Actions (27)
confirmation
Brian J. Hotz, Warner
Site Selection Committee (Nom. by Society for the Protection of NH Forests)
confirmation
Calley Milne, Manchester
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Salesperson)
confirmation
Debra A. Page, Rye
New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board (Rep. Consumers)
confirmation
Derek J. Martel, Concord
Enhanced 911 Commission (Firefighter)
confirmation
Diane L. Vaccarello, Bedford
Board of Mental Health Practice (Marriage and Family Therapist)
confirmation
Elizabeth H. Muzzey, Concord
Director of Historical Resources at the Department of Cultural Resources
confirmation
Frances E. Buczynski, Franklin
Director of Policy and Administration for the Department of Transportation
confirmation
Marie A. Mullen, Bow
Director of Finance for the Department of Transportation
confirmation
Mary Ann Kristiansen, Roxbury
Community Development Finance Authority (Small Business)
confirmation
Rebecca L. Dunn, Nelson
Board of Licensed Dietitians
nomination
Arthur W. Yan, Auburn
Board of Registration of Medical Technicians
nomination
Connie Boyles Lane, Concord
NH Housing Finance Authority (Public Member)
nomination
Cynthia A. Gray, Derry
Board of Registration of Medical Technicians (Supervisor)
nomination
George C. Pappas, Portsmouth
Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee (Designee of Commissioner of DRED)
nomination
Gregory S. Stephens, Manchester
Volunteer NH Board of Directors
nomination
Julia N. Griffin, Hanover
NH Retirement System Board of Trustees (NH Municipal Assoc.)
nomination
Kathleen B. Carr, Chichester
Director of Administration for the Department of Justice
nomination
Malcolm R. Butler, Hillsborough
Water Council (Treatment Plant Operator)
nomination
Martin P. Honigberg, Concord
Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission
nomination
Michele L. Tremblay, Boscawen
Rivers Management Advisory Committee (Conservation Interests)
nomination
New York, NY
Director of the Division of Travel & Tourism for the Dept. of Resources and Economic Development
nomination
Patricia M. Weathersby, Rye
Site Evaluation Committee (Public Member- NH Bar)
nomination
Renee V. Perreault, Deerfield
Volunteer NH Board of Directors (Rep. of National Service Program)
nomination
Robert N. Snelling, Holderness
Wetlands Council (Nom. by NH Audubon, Society for the Protection of NH Forests)
nomination
Roger C. Hawk, Concord
Site Evaluation Committee (Public Member)
nomination
Thomas P. Ballestero, Madbury
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (Nom. by Commissioner of DES)
nomination
William B. Clutterbuck, Bedford
Board of Registration of Medical Technicians (Physician)
Agenda Items
# Department Description Vendor Amount Vote
6 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Catherine Cormier, Administrator I, Office of the Commissioner, in the amount of $1,489.88 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 62% General, 38% Federal Funds.
 		$1,490 approved
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Michael Cassidy, Youth Counselor II, Division of Juvenile Justice Services, in the amount of $952.51 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 100% General Funds.
 		$953 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Debora Barton, Utilization Review Coordinator, NH Hospital, in the amount of $1,318.73 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 67% General, 33% Federal Funds.
 		$1,319 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Charles Metcalf, Supervisor IV, Division of Public Health, in the amount of $1,482.80 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 100% Other Funds (Restaurant and Beverage License Fees).
 		$1,483 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to Ann Driscoll, Administrator II, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, in the amount of $971.25 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
 		$971 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make a retroactive one-time payment from SFY 2015 funds to John Williams, Director of Administration, Commissioner’s Office, in the amount of $2,731.72 to compensate for wages that were not paid for SFY 2014. 63% General, 37% Federal Funds.
 		$2,732 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to make an unencumbered payment to Federal Funds Information for States, Washington, DC, in the amount of $11,525 of the annual fee of $12,550 to obtain access to the statewide subscription. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 66% General, 34% Federal Funds.
 		$12,550 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN amendment
Authorize to exercise a renewal option and enter into an amendment to an existing agreement with Granite State College, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #57), for the provision of an educational and training partnership that provides training and education opportunities to
Granite State College $2.2M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Early Learning NH, Concord, NH, to provide oversight, management, administrative and project support to NH’s Early Childhood Advisory Council now known as Spark NH, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 3
 		Early Learning NH $75,000 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept and expend Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act federal funds from the Administration for Community Living in the amount of $96,066. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
 		$96,066 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $11,100 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from October 7-20, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval.
 		$11,100 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Project Development Division to establish various non-budgeted classes in various accounting units and to transfer $326,000 between various accounts and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on November 10, 2014.
 		$326,000 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Mechanical Services to transfer $1,231,000 from Highway Surplus to fund the acquisition and outfitting of equipment to provide winter and summer maintenance for the expanded portion of I-93 that will be open to traffic in the fall of 2015. (2)Further authorize to increase the
 		$1.2M approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Environment to pay the Department of Environmental Services Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund $31,900 for impacts to the Taylor River. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Turnpike Funds.
 		$31,900 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to enter into a contract with Capital Well Company Inc., Dunbarton, NH, for a 6-inch drilled well and pump on the property of Patrol Shed 101, 1055 South Main Street, Pittsburg, NH, in the amount of $19,525. Effective upon G&C approval through July 24, 201
 		Capital Well Company Inc. $19,525 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an Operating Agreement with Conway Scenic Railroad Co., North Conway, NH, to provide tourist excursion train service between Conway and Whitefield. Effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2024, with the option to renew for an additional 10-
 		Conway Scenic Railroad Co. approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to exercise the motor service patrol expansion option allowed of the contract with Travelers Marketing LLC, Wellesley, MA (originally approved by G&C on 11-14-12, item #164), for expanding sponsorship of the Bureau of Turnpikes Motor Service Patrol along the F.E. Ev
 		Travelers Marketing LLC $263,790 approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize to accept and place on file the Bureau of Construction’s quarterly basis summary of active projects that may require contingency use through September 30, 2014.
 		approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with New England Signal Systems Inc., Northwood, NH, for replacing outdated pedestrian signal heads with pedestrian countdown signal heads Statewide, on the basis of a low bid of $318,616.79. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amou
 		New England Signal Systems Inc $318,617 approved
25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE grant
Authorize to award an emergency grant to the County of Grafton, Haverhill, NH, in the amount of $170,000 to perform emergency sprinkler system repairs at the Plymouth Regional Senior Center in Plymouth. Effective November 12, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		County of Grafton $170,000 approved
26 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH, to support and promote installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and idling reduction technologies in state and municipal vehicles, in the amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&
 		Department of Environmental Se $50,000 approved
26 OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorize to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH, to support and promote installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and idling reduction technologies in state and municipal vehicles, in the amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&
 		Department of Environmental Se $50,000 approved
26A HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Appriss Inc., Louisville, KY, to manage and administer MAP-21 405 c funds for a Traffic Records Program, in the amount of $90,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. 100% Federal Fun
 		Appriss Inc. $90,000 approved
26A HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY contract
Authorize to enter into a contract with Appriss Inc., Louisville, KY, to manage and administer MAP-21 405 c funds for a Traffic Records Program, in the amount of $90,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. 100% Federal Fun
 		Appriss Inc. $90,000 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS personnel
Authorize to budget and expend prior year balance forward funds in the amount of $308,923 in the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program for expenses related to the care and custody of criminal offenders in the NH Corrections system. (2)Further authorize to establish one part-time temporary Administ
 		$308,923 withdrawn
28 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS amendment
Authorize to enter into a six-month holder over amendment with P. and D. Zimmerman Family Limited Partnership, Wolfeboro Falls, NH, for the continued provision of probation/parole district office space, by increasing the amount by $4,167.36 from $40,071.12 to $44,238.48. Effective December 1, 2014 t
 		$44,238 approved
29 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to amend on a sole source basis a contract with MMcLeod Consulting (originally approved by G&C on 2-12-14, item #22), for the provision of consulting services in connection with the initiative to improve health insurance premium rate review process and transparency related to health insura
 		MMcLeod Consulting (originally $289,920 approved
30 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT contract
Authorize to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $398,777 for FY 2015 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, for the purpose of improving the rate review process. (2)Further authorize to establish a Class 046 (Consultants) to enter into contracts for consulting servi
 		$398,777 approved
31 LIQUOR COMMISSION
Authorize to accept and expend funds entitled “NH Liquor Commission Preliminary Breath Testing Device” totaling $96,645.78 from the NH Highway Safety Agency through the National Highway Traffic Administration. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income (Highway Safety).
 		$96,646 approved
32 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Office of Workforce Opportunity to amend a sole source contract with NH Department of Education, Concord, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7-13-11, item #44), for the delivery of Workforce Investment Act Youth services, by increasing the amount from $7,072,606 to $7,306,779, an incre
 		NH Department of Education $7.3M approved
33 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to exercise a retroactive contract renewal option with Boston Culinary Group Inc., d/b/a Centerplate of Stamford, CT, (originally approved by G&C on 10-21-05, item #113), for the operation of food concession services at Cannon Mountain Ski Area and the
approved
34 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with EJ Prescott Inc., Gardiner, ME, for the labor and materials required to perform the Peabody Well House Tank Resurfacing at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $24,500. (2)Further authorize a continge
 		EJ Prescott Inc. $24,500 approved
35 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Historic Sites to enter into a contract with Gray & Pape Inc., Providence, RI, for the research and preparation of a Cultural Landscape Report for Livermore Falls State Forest, in the amount of $36,923. Effective upon G&C approval through Dec
 		Gray & Pape Inc. $36,923 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain, to enter into a sole source amendment to the Master Lease Equipment agreement with International Financial Services Corporation, Libertyville, IL (originally approved by G&C on 12-9-09, item #46), for a 4-year lease period for one new
International Financial Servic $272,228 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Historic Sites to accept monetary and in-kind donations totaling $12,631.50 for the purpose of constructing the memorial commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Isles of Shoals by John Smith at Ragged Neck in Rye Harbor St
 		$25,329 approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to enter into a sole source contract with the Granite State District Export Council, North Hampton, NH, to provide financial administration, oversight, and reporting services in compliance with the State Trade and Export Promotion Grant 3 awarded by the
 		Granite State District Export $151,930 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Travel and Tourism Development to make a sole source retroactive payment to Rowell’s Sewer & Drain, Franklin, NH, for emergency septic services at the Springfield Welcome and Information Center, in the amount of $7,225. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Highway Funds.
 		$7,225 approved
40 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE grant
Authorize to accept and expend $354,025 in federal funds through a grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to conserve New England cottontail. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on November 10, 2014.
 		$354,025 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE payment
Authorize to retroactively pay the 2015 membership dues to the Northeast Waste Management Official’s Association, Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse, Boston, MA, in the amount of $5,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Hazardous Waste Clean-up Funds.
 		$5,000 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, to complete the Soak Up the Rain Great Bay Landscaper Training Project, in the amount of $45,199. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2016. 100% Federal Funds.
 		University of NH $45,199 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize the NH Department of Transportation’s request to perform work on the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth.
 		approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Jeffrey/Nellann Hiatt’s request to perform work on Little Bay, Newington, NH.
 		approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize to expend $3,000 from funds not otherwise authorized, to enable the Board to pay the Attorney General’s Office / APU to cover the cost of an adjudicatory hearing. 100% General Funds.
 		$3,000 approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to retroactively enter into a contract with Community College System of NH, Concord, NH, to increase the knowledge of Community College opportunities and awareness of mathematics pre-requisites and graduation requirements, increase the financial lite
 		Community College System of NH $119,000 approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION grant
Authorize to accept and expend $4,899 of federal funds from the US Department of Education to provide direct service to low income students in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Grants.
 		$4,899 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Agreement with the University of NH, Institute on Disability, acting through Granite State College, to address the critical shortage of teachers for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, in an amount not to exceed $48,500. Effective upon G&C appr
 		University of NH, Institute on $48,500 approved
49 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source Cooperative Agreement with the University of NH, Institute on Disability, acting through Granite State College, to address the critical shortage of teachers for students who are blind and visually impaired, in an amount not to exceed $48,500. Effective upon G&C
University of NH, Institute on $48,500 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY transfer
Authorize the Division of State Police to transfer $9,841 within the account entitled Backlog Reduction Program, to realign appropriated funds that will be used by the Forensic Laboratory to provide funding for supplies, travel and equipment within the State Police Forensic Lab. (2)Further authorize
 		$114,682 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY transfer
Authorize the Division of State Police to transfer $7,333 within the account entitled Drug Education, to re-align appropriated funds for the purpose of investigating and eradicating illicit cannabis located in the State of NH. (2)Further authorize to accept and expend an additional $14,642 of federa
 		$14,642 approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Hurricane Sandy, in the amount of $334,341 for the implementation of cost effective mitigation projects. (2)Further authori
 		$959,266 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY payment
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively pay annual dues of $6,500 to SEARCH Group Inc., the National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, Sacramento, CA, dues for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Revolving Funds.
 		$6,500 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of State Police to enter into a sole source amendment of an existing contract with Joe Brigham Inc., d/b/a JBI Helicopter Services, Pembroke, NH (originally approved by G&C on 9-9-09, item #112B), to provide for scheduled maintenance, inspections of the State Police Bell 407 h
 		Joe Brigham Inc., d/b/a JBI He $26,000 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, in the amount of $866,833 for the purposes of establishing a statewide program to improve the response to sexual assault by supporting services for victims and by providing training and resour
 		$866,833 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $370,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, to be utilized to implement a Swift and Certain Sanctions Intensive Probation Supervision program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds
 		$370,000 approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to retroactively accept and expend a new grant award from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $449,443 for the purpose of no-cost civil legal assistance and advocacy to victims of domestic violence who proceed pro se in court hearings and to assist in
 		$449,443 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, in the amount of $106,177, for the purposes of improving the technology of the claims processing system, known as the “Computerized Crime Victim Compensation System”, utilized by the Department’s V
 		$106,177 approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, in the amount of $106,177, for the purposes of improving the technology of the claims processing system, known as the “Computerized Crime Victim Compensation System”, utilized by the Department’s V
 		$106,177 approved
58A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Sophus Consulting, Folsom, CA, for the purpose of upgrading the Department’s ProLaw case management system, in the amount of $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Capital - General Funds.
 		Sophus Consulting $300,000 approved
58A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Sophus Consulting, Folsom, CA, for the purpose of upgrading the Department’s ProLaw case management system, in the amount of $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Capital - General Funds.
 		Sophus Consulting $300,000 approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $700,000,000 to cover the payment of expenditures for the month of December.
 		$700.0M approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s request for waiver of classification decisions.
 		approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize an annual salary increase for Catherine A. Keane, Manager of Risk and Benefits, in the amount of $5,177.10 to a new annual salary of $104,729.35 from $99,552.25. Ms. Keane is eligible for a salary increase on January 15, 2015.
 		$104,729 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for the Kitchen Demolition – Main Building Hugh Gallen Office Park South, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $111,650. (2)Further authorize the amount of $3,600 fo
 		Turnstone Corporation $115,250 approved
63 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Daniel T. Ladd Sitework LLC, Loudon, NH, for the Dolloff Building Water Main Replacement – Governor Hugh Gallen Office Park, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $161,500. 100% Capital - General Funds.
 		Daniel T. Ladd Sitework LLC $195,900 approved
64 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Pellowe Construction, Alton, NH, for the Storage Rack Replacement at the Archives and Records Management – Governor Hugh Gallen Office Park, Concord, NH, for a total price not to exceed $511,120. (2)Further au
 		Pellowe Construction $540,520 approved