Douglas R. Elliott, Jr. ­ Somersworth

Effective: April 6, 2005
Term: October 18, 2007

Effective: Upon Confirmation
Term: October 10, 200

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1  The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Spaulding and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton ­ yes, Councilor Spaulding ­ yes, Councilor Griffin ­ yes, Councilor Wieczorek ­ yes, and Councilor Pignatelli ­ yes, Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Dover Business and Industrial Development Authority for the benefit of SOS Parts, Limited dba Certified Parts Warehouse located in Dover, NH. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 6, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

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At approximately 10:20 a.m., the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be loan made by the Business Finance Authority to Dover Business and Industrial Association to finance the construction of a building in Enterprise Park in Dover, New Hampshire and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced. He said that he and the members of the Council had received written material from the Authority with respect to the proposed loan. The Governor then said that the meeting would hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject. Michael B. Donahue, Senior Credit Officer of the Authority, briefly explained the project and introduced Beth Thompson, of Dover Business and Industrial Association. The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Griffin introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN UNDER RSA 162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY TO DOVER BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Spaulding. There being no discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion. Those voting in favor were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin, Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and those voting against were Councilor(s): None. The Governor declared that the resolution was passed.

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RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN
UNDER RSA 162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO DOVER BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

   WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to a loan by the Authority to Dover Business and Industrial Development Authority (the "Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $2,000,000 to provide financing for the construction of a 30,800 sq. ft building in Enterprise Park, Dover, New Hampshire (the "Loan").

   WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to approve the recommendation of the Authority and to authorize and approve the Loan by the Authority upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;

   WHEREAS, the Governor and Council will receive all the documentation and information with respect to the proposed Loan by the Authority; and

   WHEREAS, further action by the Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of this Resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage.

   NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that:

   1. Findings and Determination. On the basis of the documentation and information received by the Governor and Council, after a public hearing, the Governor and Council find:

   a. Special Findings.

(i) The Loan in consistent with local or regional development plans or policies.

   b. General Findings.

(i) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will serve a public use and provide a public benefit.

(ii) The Loan that the Authority has proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred, by RSA Chapter 162-A.

(iii) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of the State and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the State's citizens.

(iv) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will promote the orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the physical environment.

   2. Approval . Governor and Council approve the Loan by the Authority as recommended by the Authority and authorize the Authority to cause the execution and delivery of the loan documents substantially in the form submitted to Governor and Council and to take such further action as the act with respect to the transaction as may be required.

   3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.

Passed and agreed to April 6, 2005.

#2  The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Spaulding and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a loan to Dover Business and Industrial Development Authority for the benefit of Cables Unlimited, Inc. located in Dover, NH. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 6, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE

A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN
UNDER RSA 162-A:7 FROM THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO DOVER BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

   WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor and Council") of the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have received from the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to a loan by the Authority to Dover Business and Industrial Development Authority (the "Borrower") in the original principal amount of up to $1,000,000 to provide financing for the construction of a 12,000 sq. ft building in Enterprise Park, Dover, New Hampshire (the "Loan")

   WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and Council is authorized to approve the recommendation of the Authority and to authorize and approve the Loan by the Authority upon the making of specific findings after public hearing;

   WHEREAS, the Governor and Council will receive all the documentation and information with respect to the proposed Loan by the Authority; and

   WHEREAS, further action by the Authority with respect to the proposed transaction is subject to the passage of this Resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage.

   NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that:

   1. Findings and Determination . On the basis of the documentation and information received by the Governor and Council, after a public hearing, the Governor and Council find:

   a. Special Findings .

(i) The Loan in consistent with local or regional development plans or policies.

   b. General Findings .

   (i) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will serve a public use and provide a public benefit.

   (ii) The Loan that the Authority has proposed is within the policy of, and the authority conferred, by RSA Chapter 162-A.

   (iii) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will preserve or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of the State and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the State's citizens.

   (iv) The Loan that the Authority has proposed will promote the orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment opportunities, or protect the physical environment.

   2. Approval . Governor and Council approve the Loan by the Authority as recommended by the Authority and authorize the Authority to cause the execution and delivery of the loan documents substantially in the form submitted to Governor and Council and to take such further action as the act with respect to the transaction as may be required.

   3. Effective Date . This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.

Passed and agreed to April 6, 2005.

#3    The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton – yes, Councilor Spaulding – yes, Councilor Griffin – yes, Councilor Wieczorek – yes, and Councilor Pignatelli – yes, Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for The Taylor Home located in Laconia, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-I:9 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 6, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, STATE HOUSE, CONCORD, NH

At 10:30 the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the financing and refinancing of commercial facility projects by the Business Finance Authority for The Taylor Home (also known as Taylor Community)(the "Borrower") in Laconia and Pembroke, New Hampshire and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced. He said that he and the members of the Council had received the written recommendation of the Authority and other documentation and information with respect to the project. The Governor said that the meeting would then hear anyone wishing to speak on the subject. Jack Donovan, Executive Director of the Authority, briefly explained the project, emphasized that the credit of the State was not involved and introduced Howard Chandler, Executive Director of the Borrower. The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there being none, Councilor Burton introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-1:9 AUTHORIZING A NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 FINANCING AND REFINCNING OF COMMERCIAL FACILITIES BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE TAYLOR HOME IN LACONIA AND PEMBROKE" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Wieczorek. There being no discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion. Those voting in favor were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin, Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Pignatelli; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and those voting against were Councilor(s): None. The Governor declared that the resolution was passed.

A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCING
OF A COMMERCIAL FACILITY BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
FOR THE TAYLOR HOME IN LACONIA AND PEMBROKE

   WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received from the Business Finance Authority (the "Authority") its written recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings and a determination pursuant to RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the financing and refinancing of commercial facilities (the "Facility") for The Taylor Home (also known as Taylor Community)(the "Borrower") in Laconia and Pembroke by the Authority's issue of Revenue Bonds (The Taylor Home Issue) Series 2005A and Series 2005B (the "Bonds") in an aggregate amount not to exceed $30,000,000 under RSA 162-I (the "Act");

   WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received all the documentation and information with respect to the transaction which they have requested; and

   WHEREAS, further action by the Authority with respect to the transaction is subject to the passage of this resolution and cannot be taken until after its passage;

   IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

   Section 1 . Findings . On the basis of the Authority's recommendation and the documentation and information received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing, the Governor and Council find:

   (a) Special findings:

   (1) The Bonds will be used to finance and refinance certain projects to be owned or leased and operated by The Taylor Home (also known as Taylor Community)(the "Borrower") and located on the Borrower's approximately 104 acre campuses at 435 Union Avenue, Laconia, New Hampshire and at Church Road, Pembroke, New Hampshire and include: (i) construction of Woodside at Taylor Community on the Laconia campus which consists of a 100,000 square foot, 3 level, 57 unit apartment building that includes meeting and amenities space providing affordable housing and healthcare coordination for elders; (ii) construction of a 17 unit expansion on the Pembroke campus which will be a mix of duplex and single detached one level units of approximately 1,700 square feet which will provide affordable housing and services to elders; (iii) renovations to the Borrower's existing facilities; (iv) refunding and refinancing of the outstanding portion of revenue bonds issued by the New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, consisting of Borrower's Revenue Bonds, The Taylor Home Issue, Series 2000, the proceeds of which indebtedness were used for the acquisition, construction, installation and renovation of certain of the Borrower's facilities; (v) refunding and refinancing of the outstanding portion of revenue bonds issued by the New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority, consisting of Borrower's Revenue Bonds, The Taylor Home Issue, Series 2001, the proceeds of which indebtedness were used for financing and refinancing of capital projects and equipment of the Borrower; and (vi) certain costs of issuance, a reserve fund and credit enhancement. In addition, a portion of the bonds will be used to pay the outstanding balance of an existing line of credit with Banknorth, N.A., the proceeds of which were used to fund certain construction costs related to the Pembroke campus. The refinancing together with the new projects for the commercial facilities are collectively referred to as the "Project." The existing and proposed facilities as to be improved are referred to as the "Facility." The Project is a "commercial facility" within the meaning of RSA 162-I:2, III-a (the "Act") and may therefore be financed under the Act.

   (2) The operation of the Facility will preserve employment opportunities directly and indirectly within the State of New Hampshire.

   (b) General findings:

   (1) The Project and the proposed financing and refinancing of the Project are feasible;

   (2) The Borrower has the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Facility successfully;

   (3) The LOAN AND TRUST AGREEMENT for each Series of Bonds (is a combined financing document and security document, hereinafter called the "Agreement") contains provisions so that under no circumstances will the Authority be obligated directly or indirectly to pay project costs, debt service or expenses of operation, maintenance and upkeep of the Facility except from Bond proceeds or from funds received under the Agreement, exclusive of funds received thereunder by the Authority for its own use;

   (4) Each Agreement does not purport to create any debt of the State with respect to the Facility, other than a special obligation of the Authority acting on behalf of the State under the Act; and

     (5) The proposed financing of the Project by the Authority and the operation and use of the Facility will serve one or more needs and implement one or more purposes set forth in RSA 162-I: 1, will preserve or increase the social or economic prosperity of the State and one or more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of the State's citizens.

   Section 2 . Ultimate Finding and Determination . The Governor and Council find that the proposed financing, operation and use of the Facility will serve a public use and provide a public benefit, and the Governor and Council determine that the Authority's financing of the Project will be within the policy of, and the authority conferred by, the Act.

   Section 3 . Approval . The Governor and Council approve the Authority's taking such further action under the Act with respect to the transaction as may be required.

   Section 4 . Effective Date . This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.

Passed and Agreed to April 6, 2005.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING

The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#4 Authorized to retroactively accept and expend a grant in the amount of $12,500 from the US Department of Energy to provide funding for the Energy Star Fairs project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#5 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to enter into a sole source contract with Cole Hill Associates, Bluffton, SC, to identify local entities interested in developing a wood pyrolysis industry, produce a commercialization plan for them and assist them in implementing the plan, to create jobs, support sustainable forest management and to stimulate the forest-based sector of the state's economy, in an amount not to exceed $29,970. Effective upon G&C approval through September 20, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#6 Authorized to enter into a contract with Resource Systems Group, Inc., White River Junction, VT, to investigate technical feasibility and market potential for selected components of pyrolysis liquid derived from low-grade wood waste, in an amount not to exceed $19,980. Effective upon G&C approval through August 20, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#7 Authorized to amend a Fuel Assistance Program agreement with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-14-04, item #D, amended on 12-15-04, item #2), by increasing the amount from $2,581,630 by $626,495 to an amount not to exceed $3,208,125. 100% Federal Funds.

#8 Authorized to amend a Fuel Assistance Program agreement with Strafford County Community Action Committee, Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-14-04, item #11B, amended on 12-15-04, item #4), by increasing the amount from $1,327,208.60 by $437,012 to an amount not to exceed $1,764,220.60. 100% Federal Funds.

#9 Authorized to amend a Fuel Assistance Program agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-14-04, item #11E, amended on 12-15-04, item #1), by increasing the amount from $1,914,192 by $453,976 to an amount not to exceed $2,368,168. 100% Federal Funds.

#10 Authorized to amend a Fuel Assistance Program agreement with Rockingham Community Action, Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 7-14-04, item #11C, amended on 12-15-04, item #3), by increasing the amount from $1,878,011 by $590,595 to an amount not to exceed $2,468,606. 100% Federal Funds.

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#11 Authorized to reclassify position #18982, Supervisor III, LG 23 $34,515, to a Technical Support Specialist V, LG 29 $44,928 with a salary difference of $10,413.

#12 Authorized to reclassify position #40455, Information Technology Manager III, LG 31 $49,081.50 to a Systems Development Specialist VI, LG 30 $46,975.50 with a salary difference of $2,106.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#13 Authorized to recommend Shane R Stewart, Concord, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

#14 Authorized to recommend John J Daniels, Woodbridge, VA, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

#15 Authorized to recommend Ralph J Huber, New Market, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, and professionally qualified.

#16 Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH to perform State Military Reservation Butterfly and Moth Survey and Identification 2005 in support of habitat restoration activities at the State Military Reservation, for a maximum price of $15,640. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

#17 Authorized to enter into a contract with URS Corporation of Salem, NH, to perform Solid and Hazardous Waste Risk Management Evaluations of facilities used by the NH National Guard to transport, store and dispose of hazardous waste, for a maximum price of $9,700. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2007. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#18 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Peter J Spaulding with regard to the NH Higher Education Loan Corporation – Concord – student loan program.

#19 Authorized to accept and place on file the Report and Findings of Councilor Peter J Spaulding with regard to the Capital Note and Revenue Anticipation Program – Statewide project.

#20 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement and a Use and Occupancy Agreement with the City of Concord to install and utilize conduit that will be placed in the City of Concord right of way. The State will be responsible to pay up to $10,000 to the City for engineering services to oversee the installation of the conduit and related infrastructure. The actual installation of the conduit is currently out to bid and will be included in a separate contract. Effective April 21, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

#21 Authorized to amend a contract with Class Act Cleaning Service, LLC, Berlin, CT, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #32), for janitorial services, by increasing the contract by $5,227.56 from $569,768.66 to $574,996.22.

#22 Authorized to contract with Kang Company Inc., Concord, NH, for janitorial services, in an amount not to exceed $129,000. Effective April 7, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#23 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding authorized the request to issue a warrant from funds not otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $3,231.99 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.

NH RETIREMENT SYSTEM
#24 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek authorized the request to transfer $324,750, as specified in letter dated March 23, 2005. Fiscal Committee approved.

NH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#25 Authorized that Dr. Stephen K Crawford, Turlock, CA, State Veterinarian, be placed at salary grade FF, step maximum, $71,482.

#26 Authorized to budget and expend prior year Product and Scale Testing Fund Fees in the amount of $5,000, to provide funding for the moving expenses of Dr. Stephen Crawford and his family from Turlock, CA, to NH. 100% Other Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#27 NOT USED

#28 Authorized to award a Conservation NumberPlate Grant in the amount of $20,000 to the Richards Free Library, Newport. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

#29 Authorized to award a Conservation NumberPlate Grant in the amount of $10,000 to the Lebanon Opera House Inc., Lebanon. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

#30 Authorized to award a Conservation NumberPlate Grant in the amount of $9,750 to the Town of Milford. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

#31 Authorized to award a Conservation NumberPlate Grant in the amount of $10,000 to the League of NH Craftsman Inc., Concord. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

#32 Authorized Division of Arts to award and Organizational Support Project Planning Grant to Manchester Choral Society, Manchester, NH, in the amount of $7,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#33 Authorized Division of Arts to grant an award to the New England Foundation for the Arts, Boston, MA, for the subsidized funding of NH Artists and Presenters, in the amount of $22,500. 100% Federal Funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#34 Authorized to conduct a multidisciplinary training for professionals from around the state on the issue of child sexual abuse, scheduled for May 5, 2005, to be held at The Event Center at C.R. Sparks in Bedford, NH, at a cost not to exceed $3,700. 100% Federal Funds.

#35 Authorized to conduct a daylong pre-conference training for multidisciplinary sexual assault investigative teams scheduled for June 8, 2005 entitled "First Annual SART Training" and a two-day conference scheduled for June 9 &10, 2005, entitled "The Eleventh Statewide Conference on Domestic and Sexual Violence", to be held at the Wayfarer Inn in Bedford, NH, at a cost not to exceed $71,728.35 for up to 250 attendees. (2)Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Wayfarer Inn for necessary conference facilities and food services for the two-day advanced training conference in an amount not to exceed $52,448.35, as part of the cost above. (3)Authorized to enter into a contract with Wendy Lustbader, Seattle, Washington, for workshop preparation and presentations and travel expenses for the Eleventh Statewide Conference on Domestic and Sexual Violence, at a cost not to exceed $3,330 as part of the cost above. (4)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees in the amount of $115 from each participant for a total of $28,750 to cover the meal package and defray the costs of facility expenses. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005. (5)Further Authorized Sandra Matheson, or her designee, stay overnight at the Wayfarer Inn in Beford, NH, which is within a 50 mile radius of their official headquarters for two night, starting June 8-10, 2005 for the purpose of working and attending the Eleventh Statewide Conference on Domestic and Sexual Violence. 40.0% Other, 59.7% Federal Funds.

#36 Authorized to enter into a sub-grant totaling $37,426 targeted at deterring crimes involving against women and aiding the victims of those crimes with the Plaistow Police Department. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.

#36A Authorized to amend a grant from the Office for Domestic Preparedness, (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-02, item #51), to support homeland security efforts in NH, by extending the end date from April 24, 2005 to October 31, 2005. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the NH Department of Safety to assist the Department of Safety with acquiring digital portable radios for Marine Patrol, in the amount of $71,907. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#36B Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the NH Department of Safety, to assist the Department of Safety with acquiring training on their new bomb robot, in the amount of $3,587. Effective upon G&C approval through October 21, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#36C Authorized to enter into a sub-grant with the NH Department of Safety, to assist the Department of Safety with acquiring upgraded hardware for their Bomb Squad Robot, in the amount of $36,937. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#37 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding and Councilor Pignatelli voting no, authorized the request to retroactively enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, acting through the Institute for Health Policy and Practices for the provision of health care consulting services. Effective December 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#38 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaudling authorized the request to accept and expend US Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $32,658 for the expansion of the DigSafe program in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#39 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton authorized the request to accept a gift on behalf of the State from the Electronic Power Supply Association in the amount of $587.10, for travel expenses for F. Anne Ross, Consumer Advocate, to travel to Washington, DC on April 13-14, 2005 to attend the EPSA Spring Membership Meeting where she will be a speaker regarding electric restructuring from the consumer's point of view.

LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#40 Authorized to enter into a Contract with Kent Clean Septic Service LLC, Auburn, NH, to provide septic pumping, and cleaning, for two Hampton Liquor Store locations, for a total price of $25,950. Effective upon G&C approval through February 28, 2008. 100% General Funds.

#41 Authorized to enter into an amendment with Griffin, Bodi & Krause Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #91), for the purpose of adding additional advertising programs to the existing contract, by increasing the price from $2,250,000 to $2,341,350, an increase of $91,350. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#42 Authorized to reclassify position #41470, Secretary II, A000, LG 9, to Program Assistant I, A000, LG 12. Effective upon G&C approval.

#43 Authorized to reclassify position #12970 Offset Press Operator V, A130, LG 17 to Pharmacy Technician, A000, LG 10. Effective upon G&C approval.

#44 Authorized to accept and expend a pass-through grant form the NH Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Education, to be used to further the education of female inmates during their incarceration at the NH State Prison for Women, Goffstown, NH, in the amount of $3,166. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

#45 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $41,273.63 from the NH Department of Education, to provide funding for education materials, equipment, and software to assist prison inmates, at multiple facilities, in vocational training in order to aid in their successful reentry into the workforce and society. 100% Other Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#46 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant, as detailed in letter dated April 6, 2005, under the Joint Promotional Program, for enhancement of the current website and adding additional tourism features, in the amount of $7,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% General Funds.

#47 Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant pursuant to RSA 162-O:3,111, State Jobs grant program to Bradford Forest, Inc., Claremont, NH, in the amount of $94,080. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

#48 Authorized Division of Economic Development to award a grant pursuant to RSA 162-O:3,111, State Jobs grant program to Customized Structures, Inc., Claremont, NH, in the amount of $200,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.

NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#49 Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, regarding animal damage control management, mitigation and public education. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend $31,543 from USDA-WS. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006.

#50 Authorized to transfer $436,600 from the Fish and Game Reserve ($91,600 to cover a shortfall for the statewide allocation plan and $345,000 to cover a rate increase for retirees health insurance), as specified in letter dated March 23, 2005. Fiscal Committee approved.

#51 Authorized to enter into a contract for cleaning services with Christine Langella-Andrade dba White Dove Cleaning Service, E Alstead, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Fish and Game Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#52 Authorized a retroactive step increase in salary for Susan A Carlson, Chief Operations Officer, to Group GG, Maximum, $77,255. Effective March 15, 2005 upon G&C approval.

#53 Authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $117,500 from the State Dam Maintenance Fund pursuant to RSA 482:57 for the repair of Jones Pond Dam in New Durham, NH, on a force account basis. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

#54 Authorized a supplemental loan agreement with the Town of Woodstock, which lowers the original loan agreement by $12,538 from $309,120 to $296,581.85 to finance Route 112 Sewer Extension. Effective upon G&C approval.

#55 Authorized to award a Local Source Water Protection grant to the Rollinsford Water & Sewer District, Rollinsford, NH, in the amount of $11,500 to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

#56 Authorized to award Household Hazardous Waste grants to the entities as detailed in letter dated January 10, 2005, totaling $41,033.65 for the purpose of conducting household hazardous waste collection projects. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

#57 Authorized to award Used Oil grants to the municipalities as detailed in letter dated March 10, 2005, totaling $9,262.61 for the purpose of improving and/or operating their Used Oil Collection Center. Effective upon G&C approval through March 23, 2006. 100% Other Funds.

#58 Authorized Roberta Kapin's request to remove existing breakwater to construct a gap at the shore and replace fallen rocks on the lakeward end of remaining breakwater, relocate a permanent piling supported dock to a point south of the existing breakwater, construct a piling ice cluster and install two tie off pilings to the west of an existing piling supported dock connected by an existing deck over the bank, dredge in the slip areas on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

Division of Public Health Services
#59 Authorized to accept and expend $25,250 in federal funds, as specified in letter dated March 23, 2005. Fiscal Committee approved.

Division of Family Assistance
#60 Authorized to accept and expend $767,833 in federal funds and transfer $767,833, as specified in letter dated March 23, 2005. Fiscal Committee approved.

#61 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Manchester Community Resource Center, Inc., Manchester, NH, in the amount of $196,482. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. 100% Federal Funds.

Bureau of Behavioral Health
#62 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services, Inc., Keene, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $113,702. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

Division of Child Support Services
#63 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc., Berlin, NH, to provide the counties of Coos and Carroll, a continuation of access, visitation and mediation services to parents in Coos and Carroll counties to assist them in resolving their differences regarding custody, access and visitation issues in a non-adversarial, confidential setting, in the amount of $49,603 from April 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2005. (2)Further Authorized to adjust funds amounts as needed and justified between State Fiscal Years. 100% Federal Funds.

#64 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Inc., Keene, NH, to provide access, visitation and mediation services to parent in Cheshire County to assist them in resolving their differences regarding custody, access and visitation issues in a non-adversarial, confidential setting, in the amount of $24,613 from April 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2005. (2)Further Authorized to adjust funds amounts as needed and justified between State Fiscal Years. 100% Federal Funds.

#65 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Merrimack County Visitation Center, Concord, NH, to provide safe supervised visitation between children and their non-custodial parents and further to provide safe supervised transfer of children between their non-custodial parents during visitations, in the amount of $25,784 from April 1, 2005 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2005. (2)Further Authorized to adjust funds amounts as needed and justified between State Fiscal Years. 100% Federal Funds.

Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
#65A Authorized to retroactively amend an existing agreement with Acorida of Oregon, Inc., Portland, OR, (previously approved by G&C on 9-17-03, item #Late Item C, amended on 10-6-04, item #35), by extending the termination date from March 31, 2005 to June 30, 2005.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#66 Authorized to pay the FY 2005 participation fee for the Arts Education Assessment Consortium to the Council of Chief State School Officers in the amount of $15,000. 100% Federal Funds.

#67 Authorized to budget and carry forward grant funds in the amount of $300,300 from the US Department of Education, to improve educational outcomes for all students including those with disabilities. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#68 Authorized to grant funds to New England College, Henniker, NH, for the purpose of preparing to implement the new teacher preparation program approval process, in a total not to exceed $9,300. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2006. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control. 100% Federal Funds.

#69 Authorized to enter into a contract with William J Thompson, sole proprietor, dba TBA Consulting Group, Stratham, NH, to provide formative and summative evaluations, providing data, guidance, and technical assistance on the Teacher Quality Enhancement grant in the amount of $196,496.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2007 pending legislative approval of the next biennium budget. (2)Further Authorized a waiver of the 25% withholding provision of Section 311.07 (a)(5) of the code of Administrative Rules is requested because invoices will be submitted on actual work performed under the terms of the contract. 100% Federal Funds.

#70 Authorized to enter into a contract with Dr. Nancy Cook Smith, sole proprietor, Triere Research, for the purpose of collecting and reporting educator credentialing and employment trends in the State of NH, in an amount not to exceed $4,899.98. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. (2)Further Authorized the payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. 67% Federal, 33% Other Funds.

#71 Authorized to enter into a contract with Dr. Kathleen J. Mackin, Rye, NH, sole proprietor for the purpose of collecting and reporting educator credentialing and employment trends in the State of NH, in an amount not to exceed $5,099.24. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. (2)Further Authorized the payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. 67% Federal, 33% Other Funds.

#72 Authorized to exercise their renewal option and grant funds to the Southwestern Regional Education Services Center, Inc., Bedford, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-16-03, item #93, amended on 6-2-04, item #91), to develop and implement a regionally-based Statewide Early Childhood Professional Development Technical Assistance Network, for an amount not to exceed $126,000. Effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, pending legislative approval of the next biennial budget. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the Department of Education. 100% Federal Funds.

NH POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#73 Authorized to award a $12,000 grant to the NH Regional Community Technical College System for the benefit of NH Students pursuing approved programs of study in a workforce shortage area in the State of NH. 100% General Funds.

#74 Authorized to award a $12,500 grant to Rivier College for the purpose of granting scholarships to full-time and part-time students who are NH residents enrolled in approved programs in a workforce shortage area in the State of NH, and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#75 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to transfer $143,066 from the Highway Surplus Account to fund an increase in rent and other expenses necessary to run the recently opened addition to the new Division of Motor Vehicles building, as specified in letter dated March 23, 2005. Fiscal Committee approved.

#76 Authorized Division of Fire Safety to accept a donation of $250 for the canine program from Norman and Cheryl Hurley of Kingston, NH.

#77 Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,587, from the NH Department of Justice entitled "State Police Bomb Squad Training", which will be used to pay for the costs associated with factory Authorized travel per diem and expenses for manufacturer's representatives to travel to NH to train the State Police Bomb Squad in the operation of the bomb robot acquired by the unit. Effective April 6, 2005 through October 21, 2005.

#78 Authorized Division of Safety Services-Marine Patrol, to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $71,907 from the NH Department of Justice entitled "Marine Patrol Radio Acquisitions", which will be used to pay for the purchase of APCO-25 compatible radios for the Marine Patrol. Effective April 6, 2005 through October 31, 2005.

#79 Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $36,937 from the NH Department of Justice entitled "State Police Bomb Squad Equipment", which will be used to pay for the costs associated with factory Authorized installation of additional functional equipment for the State Police Bomb robot procured by the State Police Bomb Squad, which is the State's only FBI recognized statewide Bomb Squad. Effective April 6, 2005 through June 30, 2005.

#80 Authorized Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services to retroactively extend the end date of a grant received from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Services and Resources Administration.

#81 Authorized to reclassify a vacant Audit Technical position, number 18653, labor grade 11 to an Administrative Secretary, labor grade 14. Effective upon G&C approval.

#82 Authorized to reallocate funds between account classes as detailed in letter dated March 23, 2005, from the FFY 2003 Homeland Security Grant-Part I, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #491), to accurately reflect the required federal allocation plan mandated by the US Department of Homeland Security.

#83 Authorized with Councilor Wieczorek voting no, Division of State Police Aviation Unit to enter into a contract with Port City Air of Portsmouth, NH, for the installation of night vision capability equipment on the State Police helicopter, in the amount of $62,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005.

#84 Authorized Division of State Police Aviation Unit to enter into a retroactive contract with JBI Helicopter Services, Inc., Pembroke, NH, in the amount of $1,805.66.

#85 Authorized Division of State Police to amend an existing contract with Bruce Robinson Company, Tamworth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-15-04, item #115), from $8,000 to $13,000 for snow plowing/shoveling for State Police Troop E located in Tamworth. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005.

#86 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services to enter into a sole source $8,893.30 contract with the North Country Health Consortium of Littleton, NH, to provide training in CPR, including the use of defibrillators in the North Country. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2006.

#87 Authorized the application permit of Beachwood Association located on Newfound Lake in Hebron, NH, for a congregate mooring field, for a total of 15 moorings.

#88 Authorized the application permit of the Gunstock Acres & Beach Trust located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, NH, for a congregate mooring field, for a total of 42 moorings.

#89 Authorized the application permit of Hillside-Lakeside Condominium Association located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, NH, for a congregate mooring field, for a total of 7 moorings.

#90 Authorized the application permit of Whittemore Improvement Association located on Newfound Lake in Bridgewater, NH, for a congregate mooring field, for a total of 12 moorings.

#91 Authorized the application permit of Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, NH, for a congregate mooring field, for a total of 10 moorings.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#92 Authorized to transfer $55,000 in general funds, $6,295,500 in highway funds and $2,609,500 in turnpike funds, as specified in letter dated March 23, 2005. Fiscal Committee approved.

#93 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right of Way's Contemplated Award List for the period of March 3, 2005 through March 16, 2005.

#94 Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Edwards and Kelcey, Inc., Manchester, NH, for professional services for design and construction documents, on-site observation, and inspection services for various Public Works' Projects as necessary and required by the Department, for an amount not to exceed $500,000. Effective through December 31, 2007.

#95 Authorized with Councilor Pignatelli voting no, to enter into a sole source agreement with the NH Association of Broadcasters, Manchester, NH, for the airing of radio announcements between April 18, 2005 and September 3, 2005, to increase public awareness on three major areas of highway safety concern: motorcycle safety, work zone safety, and mandatory seat belt usage for youths ages 18 and under. This contract will utilize $75,000 from a Federal incentive grant aimed at supporting initiatives enhancing highway safety throughout the State.

#96 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Central NH Planning Commission, Concord, NH, for a fee not to exceed $25,000, to develop a NH 103 Access Management Plan in Warner. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.

#97 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to undertake the NH 9 Corridor Study Phase 2 in Stoddard, Antrim, and Hillsborough, for a fee not to exceed $22,425. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005.

#98 Authorized the Bureau of Right of Way to enter into three contracts for a combined total of $250,000 with the firms as detailed in letter dated March 4, 2005, to prepare title abstracts associated with acquisition of property for transportation purposes. Effective upon G&C approval through a three year period for each contract.

#99 Authorized Bureau of Construction to increase a contract with Winterset, Inc., Lyndonville, VT, (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-03, item #192), for petroleum remediation and utility relocations on Rte. 175A, in Plymouth, by increasing the contract by $73,000 from $1,511,175 to $1,584,175.

#100 FAILED – Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin and Councilor Wiezorek voted no, therefore, The Governor and Executive Council failed to authorized the Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Gove Construction Services, Co., Inc. of Portsmouth, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $748,084.10, for roadway reconstruction of the intersection known as Foye's Corner in Rye. Effective upon G&C approval through June 2, 2006.

#101 Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Modern Protective Coatings, Inc., Hudson, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $181,300, for maintaining repainting of the state-owned steel beam bridge carrying NH Rte 108 over the Lamprey River in Newmarket. Effective upon G&C approval through October 14, 2005.

#102 Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into a low bid design/build contract with Meridian Construction Corporation, Laconia, NH, for the Addition & Renovations to the Leon W. Anderson Building, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $3,182,600. (2)Further Authorized payment to the NHDOT, Bureau of Public Works for engineering services provided for the project in the amount not to exceed $14,690. (3)Further Authorized to purchase Artwork for the Archives Building from a vendor selected by the NH State Council on the Arts before completion of the project in the amount not to exceed $10,929.

#103 Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for replacing the Freight Elevator at the State House Annex, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $191,971.

#104 Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for Upgrading the Elevator at Londergan Hall, Concord, NH, for the lump sum price of $142,283.

#105 TUITION REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, Authorized the requests:

1. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning, Bow, NH, the sum of $1,521.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Gary Courtney, Associate Professor, in the on-line courses entitled "Critical Thinking" and "Educational Psychology".
   
2. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay Springfield College Graduate School, St. Johnsbury and White River Junction, VT, the sum of $2,125.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Doris Baillargeon, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I, in the courses entitled "Child & Family Services II: The Larger Context" and "Medical Survey for Rehabilitation Counselors".
3. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay Springfield College Graduate School, St. Johnsbury and White River Junction, VT, the sum of $2,125.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Lisa Beard, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I, in the courses entitled "Child & Family Services II: The Larger Context" and "Medical Survey for Rehabilitation Counselors".
4. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning, Bow NH, the sum of $793.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Sharon DeAngelis, Business Administrator II, in the course entitled "Critical Thinking".
5. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning, Bow, NH, the sum of $1,456.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Scott Fifield, Disability Examiner, in the courses entitled "Advanced Software Tools" and "Advanced Critical Thinking".
6. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning, Manchester, NH, the sum of $379.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Elaine Hennessy, Program Assistant I, in the on-line course entitled "Professional Development Seminar".
7. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning, Bow, NH, the sum of $793.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Lillian Lee, Program Planner I, in the course entitled "Critical Thinking".
8. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay Springfield College Graduate School, White River Junction, VT, the sum of $1,275.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Elizabeth Poole, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I, in the course entitled "Medical Survey for Rehabilitation Counselors".
9. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Division for Children, Youth & Families - Request permission to pay Rivier College, Nashua, NH, the sum of $1,227.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Melissa Brien, Child Protective Service Worker Coordinator, in the course entitled "Professional Issues in Mental Health Counseling".
10. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Division for Children, Youth & Families - Request permission to pay Rivier College, Nashua, NH, the sum of $1,636.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Melissa Brien, Child Protective Services Worker Coordinator, in the course entitled "Marriage and Family Therapy".
11. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Division for Children, Youth & Families - Request permission to pay Springfield College, Manchester, NH, the sum of $3,807.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Jennifer Collins, Child Protective Services Worker, in the courses entitled "Building Multicultural Organizations and Communities", "Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy", "Project II" and "Human Service Delivery Systems".
12. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Division for Children, Youth & Families - Request permission to pay Springfield College, Manchester, NH, the sum of $3,807.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Tracey Pare, Child Protective Services Worker, in the courses entitled "Building Multicultural Organizations and Communities", "Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy", "Project II" and "Human Service Delivery Systems".
13. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Division for Children, Youth & Families - Request permission to pay Franklin Pierce College, Concord, NH, the sum of $672.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Simone Roy, Program Specialist IV, in the course entitled "Cost Accounting I".
14. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Office of Public Health Services - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning, Concord, NH, the sum of $768.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Lori Johnson, Secretary II, in the course entitled "Introduction to College Mathematics".
15. NH HOSPITAL - Request permission to pay New England College, Henniker, NH, the sum of $1,625.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Gerald Rocha, Mental Health Worker II, in the course entitled "Internship Seminar III".
16. TRANSPORTATION - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning, Bow, NH, the sum of $728.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Ellen Harrington, Program Assistant I, in the courses entitled "Human Services & The Helping Process" and "Dynamics of Family Relationships".

#106 TRAVEL REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton, Authorized the requests:

1. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission for (2) employees, Lynn Darnell, Professor, and Robert Arredondo, Professor or designee, to travel to Rochester, NY, on April 7 – 10, 2005, to attend the Project Lead the Way training. Permission is also requested for a waiver to exceed the 300-mile radius by private vehicle. Total Cost: $399.00. Source of Funds: 36% General and 64% Tuition Funds. No Registration Fees.
2. FISH & GAME - Request permission for (1) employee, Scott Decker, Program Supervisor or designee, to travel to Virginia Beach, VA, on April 17 – 20, 2005, to attend the 61 st Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference. Permission is also requested for a waiver to exceed the 300-mile radius by state vehicle. Total Cost: $199.00. Source of Funds: 100% Fish & Game Funds. Registration Fee: $199.00.

Next Governor and Executive Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at The State House, Concord, NH.

The Honorable Board then Adjourned