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Personnel Actions (20)
confirmation
Amy L. Ignatius, Concord
Superior Court Judge
confirmation
Andrew R. Schulman, Manchester
Superior Court Judge
confirmation
Cathy L. Minch, Newmarket
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Recommended by the NH Association for the Deaf)
confirmation
Daniel S. Jones, North
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Broker)
confirmation
David R. Caron, Belmont
Enhanced 911 Commission (Nom. by NH Municipal Assoc)
confirmation
Gary Merchant, Claremont
Pharmacy Board (Hospital Pharmacist)
confirmation
Karen Mead, Bedford
Enhanced 911 Commission (Nominated by Fairpoint)
confirmation
Kenneth R. Burgess, Hooksett
Manufactured Housing Installation Standards Board (Owner/Operator more than 100 lots)
confirmation
Maureen W. Heckman, Gilford
Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board
confirmation
Omer Beaudoin, Manchester
Mechanical Licensing Board (Public Member)
confirmation
Paul L. Rydel, Concord
Board of Professional Geologists
confirmation
Suzanne M. Gorman, Goffstown
New Hampshire Circuit Court Judge
confirmation
Tonya J. Angwin, Manchester
New Hampshire Retirement System Board of Trustees (Nominated by NH-NEA)
nomination
Daniel P. Sweet, Kensington
Waste Management Council (Rep. of Private Industries that Generate Hazardous Waste)
nomination
Jennifer L. Harper, Concord
Assistant Director / Div. of Homeland Security & Emergency Management / Dept of Safety
nomination
Linda Willett, Nashua
State Historical Resources Council (Historic Preservation)
nomination
Lisa M. Morris, Gilford
Health Exchange Advisory Board (Rep. Navigators)
nomination
Norman W. Skantze, Swanzey
State Board of Fire Control (Forest Fire Warden)
nomination
Robert E. Valade, Nashua
Nashua Police Commission
nomination
Robert W. Compton, Deering
Lakes Management Advisory Committee (Member of Planning Board)
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 Kennebunk Savings Bank to 3S Contemporary Artspace, Inc. located in Portsmouth, NH. Action will authorize a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a
approved
Van Ostern
6 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
TABLED – The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Van Ostern, seconded by Councilor Sununu, and with Councilor Pignatelli recusing herself, voted to table the request to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing and refinancing of industrial water facilities by the Business Finance
approved
Van Ostern
7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the NH Judicial Branch Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Mediation and Arbitration, Concord, NH, for the provision of mediation services, in an amount not to exceed $70,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Fund
NH Judicial Branch Administrat $70,000 approved
8 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to retroactively amend an existing sole source agreement with DiaSorin Inc., Stillwater, MN (originally approved by G&C on 8-10-11, item #81), for the provision of repair and service for the ETI-MAX 300 Microplate Analyzer, by increasing the price by $11,340 from $32,400 to $43,740, and by
DiaSorin Inc. $43,740 approved
9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to develop and implement projects leading to the adoption of tobacco free policies on the 23 campuses of the University System of NH and Community College System of NH, in an amount not to excee
University of NH, Office of Sp $180,000 approved
10 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to exercise a sole source contract renew and amend option with Canberra Industries Inc., Meriden, CT (originally approved by G&C on 8/24/11, item #41), to provide repair and service of the Canberra Radiochemistry Analyzer System, by increasing the price by $66,912 from $56,824.66 to $123,7
$123,737 approved
11 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to exercise a sole source amendment to an agreement with NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH (originally approved by G&C on 6-19-13, item #88), to provide additional sexual violence prevention services, by increasing the price by $125,235 from $337,876 to $463,11
NH Coalition Against Domestic $463,111 approved
12 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to accept and expend Traumatic Brain Injury Implementation federal funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the amount of $239,619. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fisca
$239,619 approved
13 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN grant
Authorize to accept and expend State Planning Grants for Improving Services for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities federal funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in the amount of $75,0
$75,000 approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #62), for the provision of a Military Veterans Access to No Wrong Door program that includes a provision of providing and coordinating cros
Easter Seals NH Inc. $1.2M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #62), for the provision of a Military Veterans Access to No Wrong Door program that includes a provision of providing and coordinating cros
Easter Seals NH Inc. $1.2M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #62), for the provision of a Military Veterans Access to No Wrong Door program that includes a provision of providing and coordinating cros
Easter Seals NH Inc. $1.2M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #62), for the provision of a Military Veterans Access to No Wrong Door program that includes a provision of providing and coordinating cros
Easter Seals NH Inc. $1.2M approved
14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source amendment to an existing agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #62), for the provision of a Military Veterans Access to No Wrong Door program that includes a provision of providing and coordinating cros
Easter Seals NH Inc. $1.2M approved
14A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman to hold two, one day “Hand in Hand” educational workshops for skilled nursing facilities and Department staff on October 20, 2014 at the Holiday Center, Concord, NH and on October 21, 2014 at The Mountain Club on Loon, Lincoln, NH, for a total con
$12,701 approved
14A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman to hold two, one day “Hand in Hand” educational workshops for skilled nursing facilities and Department staff on October 20, 2014 at the Holiday Center, Concord, NH and on October 21, 2014 at The Mountain Club on Loon, Lincoln, NH, for a total con
$12,701 approved
14A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman to hold two, one day “Hand in Hand” educational workshops for skilled nursing facilities and Department staff on October 20, 2014 at the Holiday Center, Concord, NH and on October 21, 2014 at The Mountain Club on Loon, Lincoln, NH, for a total con
$12,701 approved
14A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman to hold two, one day “Hand in Hand” educational workshops for skilled nursing facilities and Department staff on October 20, 2014 at the Holiday Center, Concord, NH and on October 21, 2014 at The Mountain Club on Loon, Lincoln, NH, for a total con
$12,701 approved
14A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman to hold two, one day “Hand in Hand” educational workshops for skilled nursing facilities and Department staff on October 20, 2014 at the Holiday Center, Concord, NH and on October 21, 2014 at The Mountain Club on Loon, Lincoln, NH, for a total con
$12,701 approved
14B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Andrew Smith, Nashua, NH, to provide services as the Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Andrew Smith $50,000 approved
14B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Andrew Smith, Nashua, NH, to provide services as the Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Andrew Smith $50,000 approved
14B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Andrew Smith, Nashua, NH, to provide services as the Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Andrew Smith $50,000 approved
14B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Andrew Smith, Nashua, NH, to provide services as the Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Andrew Smith $50,000 approved
14B DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with Andrew Smith, Nashua, NH, to provide services as the Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Andrew Smith $50,000 approved
14C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Family Mediation and Juvenile Services Inc., to provide juvenile court diversion and intervention services to youth up to the age of 18 in the Atkinson, Danville, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton and Plaistow areas by offering services that target low self-esteem
$45,833 approved
14C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Family Mediation and Juvenile Services Inc., to provide juvenile court diversion and intervention services to youth up to the age of 18 in the Atkinson, Danville, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton and Plaistow areas by offering services that target low self-esteem
$45,833 approved
14C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Family Mediation and Juvenile Services Inc., to provide juvenile court diversion and intervention services to youth up to the age of 18 in the Atkinson, Danville, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton and Plaistow areas by offering services that target low self-esteem
$45,833 approved
14C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Family Mediation and Juvenile Services Inc., to provide juvenile court diversion and intervention services to youth up to the age of 18 in the Atkinson, Danville, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton and Plaistow areas by offering services that target low self-esteem
$45,833 approved
14C DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Family Mediation and Juvenile Services Inc., to provide juvenile court diversion and intervention services to youth up to the age of 18 in the Atkinson, Danville, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton and Plaistow areas by offering services that target low self-esteem
$45,833 approved
14D DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Coast Fence Company Inc., Amesbury, MA, to install fencing for a new recreational area at the NH Hospital’s Acute Psychiatric Services Building, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $33,077. (2)Further authorize to adjust the work schedule within
Atlantic Coast Fence Company I $33,077 approved
14D DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Coast Fence Company Inc., Amesbury, MA, to install fencing for a new recreational area at the NH Hospital’s Acute Psychiatric Services Building, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $33,077. (2)Further authorize to adjust the work schedule within
Atlantic Coast Fence Company I $33,077 approved
14D DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Coast Fence Company Inc., Amesbury, MA, to install fencing for a new recreational area at the NH Hospital’s Acute Psychiatric Services Building, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $33,077. (2)Further authorize to adjust the work schedule within
Atlantic Coast Fence Company I $33,077 approved
14D DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Coast Fence Company Inc., Amesbury, MA, to install fencing for a new recreational area at the NH Hospital’s Acute Psychiatric Services Building, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $33,077. (2)Further authorize to adjust the work schedule within
Atlantic Coast Fence Company I $33,077 approved
14D DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN contract
Authorize to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Coast Fence Company Inc., Amesbury, MA, to install fencing for a new recreational area at the NH Hospital’s Acute Psychiatric Services Building, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $33,077. (2)Further authorize to adjust the work schedule within
Atlantic Coast Fence Company I $33,077 approved
15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Division of Project Development to establish various non-budgeted classes in various accounting units and to transfer $349,466 between various accounts and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 26, 2014.
$349,466 approved
16 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Bureau of Turnpikes to establish various non-budgeted classes in various units and to transfer $177,500 within Turnpike Fund accounting units and classes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 26, 2014.
$177,500 approved
17 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION transfer
Authorize the Division of Aeronautics, Rail and Transit to establish a non-budgeted class and to transfer $172,980 between accounts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 26, 2014.
$172,980 approved
18 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to Budget and Expend prior year carry-forward funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Special Railroad Fund for the maintenance and repair of State-owned railroad lines. (2)Further authorize to expend an amount not to exceed $500,000 from the Special Railroa
$500,000 approved
19 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to accept and expend $675,000 of additional Federal Railroad Administration grant funds to support rail improvements on the NH Northcoast Railroad line in Strafford and Carroll Counties. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. Contingent upon Fisca
$675,000 approved
20 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Right of Way to pay property owners $89,085 as documented in the Contemplated Awards List for amounts greater than $5,000 for the period extending from August 26, 2014 through September 9, 2014. Effective upon G&C approval.
$89,085 approved
21 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Materials & Research to amend a sole source Joint Funding agreement with the US Geological Survey, Pembroke, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #111), to allocate additional resources to the project, by increasing the original contribution by $15,000 to a total
US Geological Survey $71,760 approved
22 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 4-9-14, item #85), for resurfacing of approximately 32 miles in District III and in Belknap, Carroll and Merrimack Counties, by increasing the amount by $400,000 from $1,99
Pike Industries Inc. $2.4M approved
23 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for removing the toll plazas at the Exit 12, Bedford Road interchange on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $388,891. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amou
R.M. Piper Inc. $388,891 approved
24 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Concord, NH, to purchase snow removal equipment for the Concord Municipal Airport, Concord, NH, in the amount of $310,175. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2018. 94.74% Federal, 5.26% General Funds.
$310,175 approved
25 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Manchester to upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in the terminal building (Phase II) at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, in the amount of $396,649.69. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31,
$396,650 approved
26 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION grant
Authorize the Bureau of Aeronautics to award a grant to the City of Claremont, to conduct a Section 106 Historical Assessment at the Claremont Municipal Airport, Claremont, NH, in the amount of $29,450. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2018. 94.74% Federal, 5.26% General Funds.
City of Claremont, to conduct $29,450 approved
27 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Rail and Transit to enter into a retroactive contract with the NH Northcoast Railroad Company, Ossipee, NH, for improvements on the NH Northcoast Railroad in Strafford and Carroll Counties, for an amount not to exceed $1,550,000. Effective August 30, 2013 through January 31,
NH Northcoast Railroad Company $1.6M approved
28 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 Correctional system. (2)Further authorize to establish one part-time temporary Adminis
$308,923 withdrawn
29 NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION FOR H payment
Authorize to pay retroactively, a onetime prior year step increase difference, in the amount of $1,148.40 from SFY 2015 funds, for SFY 2014. Effective upon G&C approval. 82.6% General, 17.4% Federal Funds.
$1,148 approved
30 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorize to retroactively continue membership and participation in the Clean Energy States Alliance, for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, for an amount of $15,000. 100% Renewable Energy Funds.
$15,000 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC grant
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to accept and expend funds from a grant from the US Small Business Administration – State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program, in the amount of $159,725. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal
$159,725 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC grant
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to accept and expend funds from a grant from the US Small Business Administration – State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program, in the amount of $159,725. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal
$159,725 approved
31 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC grant
Authorize the Division of Economic Development to accept and expend funds from a grant from the US Small Business Administration – State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program, in the amount of $159,725. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal
$159,725 approved
31A DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Bureau of Historic Sites to enter into a sole source contract with Lionel Cloutier Construction d/b/a LM Cloutier Construction, Groveton, NH, for emergency carpentry repairs and painting for “The Lodge” at Weeks State Park, in the amount of $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
Lionel Cloutier Construction d $80,000 approved
31A DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Bureau of Historic Sites to enter into a sole source contract with Lionel Cloutier Construction d/b/a LM Cloutier Construction, Groveton, NH, for emergency carpentry repairs and painting for “The Lodge” at Weeks State Park, in the amount of $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
Lionel Cloutier Construction d $80,000 approved
31A DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Bureau of Historic Sites to enter into a sole source contract with Lionel Cloutier Construction d/b/a LM Cloutier Construction, Groveton, NH, for emergency carpentry repairs and painting for “The Lodge” at Weeks State Park, in the amount of $80,000. Effective upon G&C approval through
Lionel Cloutier Construction d $80,000 approved
31B DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with Royal Electric Company Inc., Woodsville, NH, for the Tramway Summit Electrical Upgrade at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $148,716. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,435 to c
Royal Electric Company Inc. $148,716 approved
31B DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with Royal Electric Company Inc., Woodsville, NH, for the Tramway Summit Electrical Upgrade at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $148,716. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,435 to c
Royal Electric Company Inc. $148,716 approved
31B DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with Royal Electric Company Inc., Woodsville, NH, for the Tramway Summit Electrical Upgrade at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $148,716. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,435 to c
Royal Electric Company Inc. $148,716 approved
31C DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with G.W. Tatro Construction Inc., Jeffersonville, VT, for the Snowmaking Pumphouse Steel and Pipe Upgrade at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $99,955. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount
G.W. Tatro Construction Inc. $99,955 approved
31C DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with G.W. Tatro Construction Inc., Jeffersonville, VT, for the Snowmaking Pumphouse Steel and Pipe Upgrade at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $99,955. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount
G.W. Tatro Construction Inc. $99,955 approved
31C DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND EC contract
Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter into a contract with G.W. Tatro Construction Inc., Jeffersonville, VT, for the Snowmaking Pumphouse Steel and Pipe Upgrade at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, in the amount of $99,955. (2)Further authorize a contingency in the amount
G.W. Tatro Construction Inc. $99,955 approved
32 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE transfer
Authorize the transfer of $250,000 of unexpended funds from Excess Registration Fees to the Fish and Game OHRV Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget as detailed in letter dated August 20, 2014. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 26, 2014.
$250,000 approved
33 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE
Authorize to accept and expend $910,000 in federal funds from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the purpose of distributing federal fisheries disaster relief funds to northeast multispecies commercial harvesters impacted by the federal fisheries disaster declared by the Secreta
$910,000 approved
34 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DE contract
Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Roger Stephenson d/b/a Stephenson Strategic Communications, Stratham, NH, for fundraising efforts for the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program, in an amount not to exceed $35,454. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2016. 100% Othe
Roger Stephenson d/b/a Stephen $35,454 approved
Sununu
35 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize a loan agreement with the Loon Estates Cooperative Inc., Northwood, NH, in the amount not to exceed $50,000 to finance water system improvements. Effective upon G&C approval. 79% Federal, 21% Capital (General) Funds.
Loon Estates Cooperative Inc. $50,000 approved
36 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE contract
Authorize to amend a sole source contract with each of the vendors as detailed in letter dated September 3, 2014, (originally approved by G&C on 7-10-13, item #76), for environmental spill response, cleanup and tank removals at petroleum sites, by increasing the amount by $250,000 from $690,000 to $
each of the vendors as detaile $940,000 approved
37 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SE
Authorize Harven & Rita Betournay’s request to perform work on Wentworth Lake in Wolfeboro.
approved
38 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION payment
Authorize to retroactively pay membership dues to the University of Kansas Center for Research Inc., Lawrence, KS, in an amount not to exceed $16,666.70. Effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
$16,667 approved
39 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Division of Educational Improvement to retroactively contract with Saundra Kent, Deering, NH, to work with other content specialists from ME, VT, and RI on all aspects of NECAP test development in Science, Grades 4, 8 & 11, in an amount not to exceed $17,500. Effective September 1, 201
Saundra Kent $17,500 approved
40 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $179,524. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 17.1% State, 82.9% Federal Funds.
Granite State Independent Livi $179,524 approved
41 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION contract
Authorize the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to enter into a contract with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $49,235. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2015. 100% Federal Funds.
Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hea $49,235 approved
42 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize a salary increase from letter grade GG, maximum step, to letter grade HH, maximum step, for Elizabeth Bielecki, Director of Administration, in the amount of $8,390.72 from the current salary of $94,034.08 to a new annual salary of $102,424.80.
$102,425 approved
43 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $94,635 of federal funds from the NH Highway Safety Agency that will be used by the Division of State Police to conduct patrols known as “Operation Safe Commute”. Effective October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income.
$94,635 approved
44 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of State Police to accept and expend $37,067 of federal funds from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration entitled Border Enforcement Grant Program to ensure that motor carriers and drivers operating commercial motor vehicles entering the US from a foreign country are
$37,067 approved
45 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively amend federal pass-through funds from the NH Department of Justice (originally approved by G&C on 3-6-13, item #29), for the purpose of supporting the operation of the Sex Offender Unit, by changing the end date from July 31, 2014 to June 30, 2
approved
46 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of State Police to retroactively amend federal pass-through funds from the NH Department of Justice (originally approved by G&C on 12-20-13, item #89), for the purpose of supporting the operation of the Sex Offender Unit, by changing the end date from June 30, 2014 to June 30,
approved
47 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY acceptance
Authorize the Division of State Police to travel over 300 miles one way in a State Police issued unmarked state vehicle to attend the Pennsylvania State Police Troop Funeral in Scranton, PA from September 17-19, 2014. (2)Further authorize to retroactively accept a donation, with a value of less than
$1,000 approved
48 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
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49 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY grant
Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into a grant agreement with United Ways of NH to provide a public inquiry 2-1-1 hotline on behalf of the State of NH during incidents, disasters or emergencies for a total amount of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval thr
$50,000 approved
50 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY contract
Authorize the Division of Emergency Services and Communications to exercise an option to renew a one-year contract extension with Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC d/b/a FairPoint Communications NNE, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 10-2-13, item #74) to provide telephone ne
$594,009 approved
51 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY amendment
Authorize the Division of State Police to amend a grant from the NH Department of Justice and to amend a class 046 consultant position (originally approved by G&C on 4-9-14, item #66), by retroactively changing the end date to June 30, 2015. No Additional Funding. 100% Agency Income. Contingent upon
approved
52 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE amendment
Authorize to amend item #24, approved by G&C on October 2, 2013, by extending the end date retroactively from September 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015, for the purpose of establishing a Statewide Automated Victims Information and Notification Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. (2
$955,095 approved
53 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE grant
Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $9,014.30 from the NH Safety Agency for the purpose of hosting a two-day Motor Vehicle Seminar entitled “J.B. McDuffee Prosecutorial Seminar”. (2)Further authorize to conduct a two-day seminar for the investigation and prosecution of motor vehi
$9,014 approved
54 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S transfer
Authorize to transfer funds in and among accounting units in the amount of $226,769 and create three new expenditure classes. The transfers are made up of $186,165 in general funds, $13,241 in transfer funds, and $27,363 in other funds. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 82% General,
$226,769 approved
55 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize on behalf of the NH Deferred Compensation Commission, to accept and expend funds in the amount of $98,580 earned from contractual payments from Great-West Retirement Services which will be used to pay for expenses. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2015. 100% Agency Income – Def
$98,580 approved
56 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S waiver
Authorize the Division of Personnel’s’ request for waiver of classification decisions.
approved
57 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the State Surplus Distribution to enter into a service contract with James R. St. Jean Auctioneers, Epping, NH, for auctioneer services at no charge to the State of NH. The Auctioneer’s revenue will be achieve with an 8% Byers fee and will reimburse the State of NH 3% of the selling price
James R. St. Jean Auctioneers approved
58 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a sole source contract with Employee Benefit Management Inc., Freeport, ME, for the continued administration of the State’s voluntary benefits contract for short-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance. Effective January 1, 2015 thro
Employee Benefit Management In approved
59 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with Delta Dental Plan of NH Inc., Concord, NH, for the administration of self-funded dental coverage for the state employees and eligible dependents for a period of 36 months, in the amount of $1,061,504. Effective January 1, 2015 through
Delta Dental Plan of NH Inc. $1.1M approved
60 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Surplus Distribution Section to enter into a contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, to coordinate and provide statewide Surplus Food Distribution for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, for a total amount not to exceed $475,317. Effectiv
Community Action Program Belkn $475,317 approved
61 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S
Authorize the Bureau of Purchase and Property Surplus Distribution Section to accept and expend the Emergency Feeding Assistance Program funds available from the US Department of Agriculture in the amount of $68,952 for funding the warehousing and distribution of USDA commodity foods. Effective upon
$68,952 approved
62 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE S contract
Authorize the Risk Management Unit to enter into a contract with The Segal Company, Boston, MA, for actuarial, claims audit, procurement support and general health benefits consulting services, for a total amount not to exceed $1,893,150. Effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. 32% Gene
Segal Company $1.9M approved