Jan 11, 2012

Authorize to award a grant to the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of assisting a business, Samson Manufacturing Corporation, to conduct leasehold improvements and provide a loan, to create 25 new full time equivalent jobs. Effective upon G&C approval through

Authorize to award a grant to the City of Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $500,000 to assist with site development costs to support 21 units of affordable housing. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorize to exercise an existing contract renewal option with HCL America Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (originally approved by G&C on 2-18-09, item #7), on behalf of the NH Department of Employment Security for custom software support and maintenance, by increasing the amount by $458,500 from $450,000 to $9

Authorize to nominate Lieutenant Colonel (MC) Nathan H. Jorgensen, for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

Authorize to nominate Captain Darci M. Rubin, Penacook, NH, for promotion to the rank of Major NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation from Linda and Jonathan Haar of Eastern Wind Power Inc., Cambridge, MA, in the amount of $1,000 for Mt. Washington State Park.

Authorize the State Veterans Cemetery to accept donations of the monuments and accessories on the Memorial Walkway in the amount of $360,063.72.

Authorize the State Veterans Cemetery to accept donations of an Automated External Defibrillator, fertilizer spreader, humidifier parts, and brick and monument engraving in the amount of $4,193.62.

Authorize the Division of State Police to permit Trooper James C. Decker to travel to the Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center located in Annville, PA, for 80 consecutive days of out-of-state travel status from February 7, 2012 through April 26, 2012.