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July 18, 1997
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GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
Memorial J. H. School, Hooksett
July 18, 1997
10:00 A.M.
The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:00 a.m. will all members being present.
The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Normand, accepted minutes of the June 25, 1997 meeting with the following amendment:
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
#114 Authorized agreement with East Coast Utilities Corporation of Merrimack at $14,300 for wastewater treatment plant sampling and testing at Wallis Sands State Beach, Rye, not Mount Sunapee Ski Area. This was a typographical error on the item.
The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Streeter, seconded by Councilor Normand, confirmed the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the June 25, 1997 meeting.
The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.
The Governor and Executive Council accepted with regret the following resignations:
NH COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Commissioner
H. JEFFREY RAFN, Ph.D., Bow
Effective July 11, 1997
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
SISTER JEANNE PERREAULT, Nashua
Effective July 18, 1997
The Governor and Executive Council confirmed the following appointments:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
JANICE (DEANGELIS) HILL, Concord
TERM: July 1, 2002
Reappointment
Effective July 18, 1997
KATHERINE BOGLE SHIELDS, Canterbury
TERM: May 7, 1999
(Banking)/Vacancy
Effective July 18, 1997
DAVID H. WOOD, Bethlehem
TERM: July 1, 2002
(Community Development Organizations)
Reappointment
Effective July 18, 1997
NH HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD
RHONA CHARBONNEAU, r, Hudson
TERM: July 1, 2002
(Public Member) / Reappointment
Effective July 18, 1997
OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD
JAMES E. ROBERTSON, Keene
TERM: January 1, 2000
(Petroleum Distribution)
Reappointment
Effective July 18, 1997
NORMAN C. VANDERNOOT, Laconia
TERM: January 1, 2000
(Petroleum Refiners)
Reappointment
Effective July 18, 1997
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
Director, Document Processing Division
Linda A. Blake, Plymouth
TERM: Pleasure of the Commissioner
(Vacancy)
Effective July 18, 1997
Salary: Group N, Step 2 ($50,100)
The Governor nominated , and on motion of Councilor Streeter, seconded by Councilor Griffin, confirmed the following appointment:
NH COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Interim Commissioner
WALTER R. PETERSON, Peterborough
TERM: October 18, 1997
Succeeding H. Jeffrey Rafn
Effective July 18, 1997
Salary: Group P, Step Maximum ($68,768)
The Governor nominated the following:
AIR RESOURCES
Director
KENNETH A. COLBURN, Andover
TERM: July 1, 2001
Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
Salary: Group N, Step Maximum ($57,487)
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PLANETARIUM COMMISSION
ANDREW J. SVEDLOW, Ph.D., Goffstown
TERM: May 10, 2000
Succeeding Robert Lloyd, Concord
Effective Upon Confirmation
CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION
FRED S. PARKER, Keene
TERM: May 1, 2000
Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
BOARD OF ENGINEERS
TYLER E. CARLISLE, Manchester
TERM: August 21, 2002
Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
JAMES M. JONES, I, Concord
TERM: June 29, 2002
(Merrimack County)
Succeeding James G. Paine, Concord
Effective Upon Confirmation
BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS
ROBERT J. DILUZIO, Keene
TERM: June 13, 2002
Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
NH HIGHER EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY
MARY W. MCLAUGHLIN, Bedford
TERM: June 30, 2002
Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
LAKES MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
LYNN CHRISTENSEN, Merrimack
TERM: August 1, 2000
(Elected Municipal Officer of a Lakefront Community)
Vacancy
Effective Upon Confirmation
MAINE-NH INTERSTATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY
ROBERT A. ALLARD, r, Portsmouth
TERM: May 25, 2001
Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
NORTHEAST INTERSTATE DAIRY COMPACT COMMISSION
WILLIAM H. ZWEIGBAUM, Lee
TERM: June 19, 2000
(Consumer Interests)
Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
BOARD OF NURSING
TRICIA A. DUFF, Concord
TERM: May 10, 2000
LPN / Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
BOARD OF OPTOMETRY
RICHARD BRANNEN, O.D., Hanover
TERM: July 1, 2002
Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
STATE BOARD FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PLUMBERS
ALBERT A. MURPHY, Marlborough
TERM: February 3, 2002
(Public Member) / Reappointment
Effective Upon Confirmation
NH RETIREMENT SYSTEM
EDWARD J. THEOBOLD, Rye
TERM: July 13, 1999
(Public Member)
Succeeding Paul McGoldrick, Littleton
Effective Upon Confirmation
STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
CHRISTINE LATULIP , Littleton
TERM: October 20, 1999
Vacancy
Effective Upon Confirmation
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Streeter, authorized and held a Public Hearing under RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the refinancing of pollution control facilities by the Business Finance Authority of the State of NH for the United Illuminating Company in Seabrook. A roll call vote was requested, the results are as follows: Councilor Burton - yes Councilor Spaulding - yes Councilor Griffin - yes Councilor Normand - no Councilor Streeter - yes
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD JULY 18, 1997 AT MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, HOOKSETT
At 10:30 a.m. the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the refinancing of pollution control, sewage and solid waste disposal facilities by the Business Finance Authority for The United Illuminating Company in Seabrook and declared that the public hearing on the subject had commenced. She said that she 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 that the refinancing did not require volume cap, and introduced Susan Allen, Manager of Finance and Charles Pepe, Assistant Treasurer of The United Illuminating Company. Mr. Donovan also reported that a public hearing with respect to the Bonds and the Project was held yesterday at theoffices of the Authority and that no one appeared at the hearing. Councilor Normand questioned the benefit of the refinancing to NH residents and felt that it took away time from the BFA staff which should be spent helping NH businesses. He didn't feel the refinancing met the requirements of RSA 162ÄI. 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 162ÄI:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE REFINANCING OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY IN SEABROOK" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Streeter. After discussion of the resolution, the Governor called for a vote on the motion. Those voting in favor were: the Governor and Councilors Burton, Spaulding, Griffin and Streeter; those abstaining were Councilor(s) None; and those voting against were Councilor Normand. The Governor declared that the resolution was passed.
A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE REFINANCING OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NH FOR THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY IN SEABROOK
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 refinancing of pollution control, sewage and solid waste disposal facilities for The United Illuminating Company (the "Borrower") in Seabrook by the Authority's issue of tax-exempt industrial facility refunding revenue bonds, not exceeding $98,500,000 in the aggregate principal amount 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 project consists of a portion of the Borrower's approximately 17.5% share of the pollution control, sewage and solid waste disposal facilities at the Seabrook nuclear-fueled, steam-electric generating power plant located adjacent to US Route 1 in the Town of Seabrook (the "Station"). These facilities include a portion of the circulating water system designed to minimize the environmental impact associated with the use of sea water from the Atlantic Ocean to remove heat of condensation from the steam cycle in the generating units, liquid, gaseous and solid radioactive waste processing systems, additional minor systems designed to minimize emissions into the ground or water surrounding the Station and other similar or related equipment (the "Project"). The bonds in aggregate principal amount not exceeding $98,500,000 are to be used to refund up to $25,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Authority's Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (The United Illuminating Company Project-1987 Series A), up to $43,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Authority's Pollution Control Revenue Bonds (The United Illuminating Company Project-1987 Series B) and up to $30,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Authority's Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (The United Illuminating Company Project-1990 Series A) previously issued for the benefit of the Borrower. The Project is within the definition of "Industrial facility" in RSA 162-I (the "Act") and may be refinanced under the Act.
(2) The establishment and operation of the Project will help to protect and enhance the State of NH's (the "State") physical environment.
(b) General findings:
(1) The Project and the proposed refinancing of the Project are feasible;
(2) The Borrower has the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Project successfully;
(3) The LOAN AND TRUST AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") among the Authority, the Borrower and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, 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 Project except from Bond proceeds or from funds received under the Agreement, exclusive of funds received thereunder by the Authority for its own use;
(4) The Agreement does not purport to create any debt of the State with respect to the Project, other than a special obligation of the Authority acting on behalf of the State under the Act; and
(5) The proposed refinancing of the Project by the Authority and the proposed operation and use of the Project 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 refinancing, operation and use of the Project will serve a public use and provide a public benefit; and the Governor and Council determine that the Authority's refinancing 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 July 18, 1997
OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#2 - #6 Authorized the following agreements as part of the NH Coastal Program through June 30, 1998:
#2 Audubon Society of NH at $10,361
#3 Portsmouth School Dept./Little Harbour Public School at $44,183
#4 Town of Rye at $20,000
#5 Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce at $50,000
#6 - # 10 Authorized the following agreements as part of the Community Development Block Grant through December 31, 1998:
#6 Town of Warner at $153,000
#7 Town of Haverhill at $65,000
#8 Town of Haverhill (Haverhill Daycare Center) at $150,000
#9 Town of Troy at $12,000
#10 Town of Enfield at $137,596
#11 - # 16 Authorized the following agreements to continue efforts to address local, municipal and regional planning issues through June 30, 1998:
#11 Southern NH Planning Commission at $33,839
#12 Rockingham Planning Commission at $26,682
#13 North Country Council at $19,441
#14 Nashua Regional Planning Commission at $30,572
#15 Central NH Regional Planning Commission at $21,954
#16 Southwest Region Planning Commission at $23,866
#17 Authorized agreement with Upper Valley lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission to facilitate the planning and implementation of the NH Scenic and Cultural Byway Program through December 30, 1998.
#18 Authorized agreement with UNH, Complex Systems Research Center at $2,200 to continue implementation of GRANIT, a computerized geographic information system through September 30, 1997.
#19 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized agreement with UNH at $2,790 under the NH Estuaries Program through December 31, 1997. Sole Source.
#20 Authorized to amend agreement with the Town of Jaffrey by changing the end date from July 31, 1997 to December 31, 1998.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL
#21 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Normand, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized RETROACTIVE agreement with Keene State College at $5,000 to provide funds to Project RENEW to produce a 30 minute video from May 1, 1997 through February 28, 1998. Sole Source.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
#22 Authorized agreement with the NH Fire Standards and Training Commission at $10,000 to present a one week course entitled "Rescue Systems I" through October 31, 1997.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#23 Authorized the nomination of Major Duane Kellogg Jr. of Kittery ME to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#24 Authorized the nomination of Captain Michael Mango of Pittsfield to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
#25 Authorized the nomination of Major Richard Duncan of Nashua to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.
#26 Authorized the nomination of Captain Peter Bill of Milan to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
#27 Authorized the nomination of Captain David Devoy II of Belmont to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
#28 Authorized the nomination of Captain Carl Jewell of Pembroke to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
#29 Authorized the nomination of Major Harry Miller of Nashua to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.
#30 Authorized the nomination of Major Donald Dupuis of Bow to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.
#31 Authorized the nomination of Captain James Moody of Manchester to the rank of Major, NH Army National Guard.
#32 Authorized the confirmation of Captain Denis Hebert of Newington to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
#33 Authorized the confirmation of Captain David Stevenson of Concord to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
#34 Authorized the nomination of Major Robert Mitchell of Manchester to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Army National Guard.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#35 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized contract with the University System of NH, College for Lifelong Learning at $65,000 to provide training programs for state employees from September 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. Sole Source.
#35A Authorized RETROACTIVE lease agreement with Carroll County for office and courtroom space in Ossipee at $4,436.31 per month from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.
#35B Authorized RETROACTIVE lease agreement with Strafford County for office and courtroom space in Dover at $29,634.74 per month from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#36 Authorized to accept and expend funds of $2,200 from carry forward funds and donations.
#37 Authorized to accept and expend funds of $3,500 from carry forward funds and donations.
#38 Authorized to expend $55,000 for automated library and information services provided by the NE Library and Information Network for FY98.
#39 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized contract with Correctional Industries at $20,000 for the production of catalog cards through June 30, 1998. Sole Source.
#40 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized contract with Kimball Union Academy of Meriden at $21,250 for the Arts in Education Conference to be held August 22-24, 1997. Sole Source.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
#41 Authorized to place George Blatsos in the new position, Audit Team Leader, at Group M, Step 4 ($50,911) effective July 18, 1997.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#42 Authorized to deposit as available, funds of the State, in any banks as stated in letter of June 17, 1997.
#43 Authorized to issue a check from funds not otherwise appropriated for in the amount of $389.26 to Contoocook Valley Industries.
#44 Authorized to issue checks from funds not otherwise appropriated for in the total amount of $1,198.74 as stated in letter of July 1, 1997.
#45 Authorized out of state travel from July 18 through September 1997 for the Audit Section in connection with normal state audit duties.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#46 Authorized to accept the sum of $10,920 as confiscated funds from a probationer and deposit those funds for the purpose of purchasing radios and similar type equipment.
#47 Authorized to add Darline Bartley of Keene to the list of Dental Consultants for FY98.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#48 Authorized to accept surplus weights and measures laboratory equipment from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and release them from all liability in connection with the transfer and use of the equipment.
#49 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized agreement with Beverly Kelley of Epsom at $6,500 for janitorial services at the NH Building at the Eastern States Expo through November 1, 1997. Sole Source.
#50 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized agreement with James Smith of Springfield MA at $4,500 for the maintenance of the NH Building at the Eastern States Expo through November 1, 1997. Sole Source.
#51 Authorized agreement with Rockingham County Conservation District of Brentwood at $20,000 to provide management assistance through June 30, 1998.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
#51A Authorized to grant funds of $111,894 to various enforcement agencies to support the Drug Task Force.
OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#52 Authorized out of state travel for court sessions, conferences, workshops and meetings sponsored by other NE states for the first quarter of FY98.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#53 Authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the NH Job Training Council at $21,003 for services related to development of a viable Workforce Development strategy and enhance efforts to establish a seamless "One-Stop" Employment and Training Delivery System.
#54 Authorized agreement with the NH Job Training Council at $300,000 to continue the reemployment and training services program to dislocated workers through June 30, 1998.
#55 Authorized agreement with Martin's Cleaning Services at $6,900 for janitorial services in the Littleton Local Job and Info Center through June 30, 1998.
#56 Authorized agreement with Pelletier's Cleaning Services at $7,200 for janitorial services in the Portsmouth Local Job and Info Center through June 30, 1998.
#57 Authorized agreement with Advanced Electrostatic Refinishing at $15,000 for electrostatic furniture painting services through June 30, 1998.
#58 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Normand, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized agreement with NE Graph-Techs at $7,213 for printing press maintenance through June 30, 1998 and to extend agreement annually for up to two additional years. Sole Source.
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#59 Authorized agreement with Correctional Industries to provide OHRV registration activities through June 30, 1998.
#60 Authorized contract with Conneston Construction Company of Gilford at $17,550 to build an education pavilion at the Sandy Point Discovery Center in Stratham through August 31, 1997.
#61 Authorized up to four personnel assigned to the Atlantic Marine Fisheries Commission to travel throughout NE and mid-Atlantic states to attend up to sixteen meetings through September 30, 1997.
#62 Authorized two personnel assigned to the NE Fishery management Council to travel throughout NE to attend up to twelve meetings through September 30, 1997.
#63 Authorized three Inland Fisheries personnel to travel to MA and/or CT to attend up to six Connecticut River Technical Committee or special Connecticut River meetings through September 30, 1997.
#64 Authorized up to two Inland Fisheries personnel to travel to Maine to attend up to three Saco River Andromous Coordination Committee meetings through September 30, 1997.
#65 Authorized up to three Inland Fisheries personnel to travel to MA to participate in the Cooperative Program to Restore Atlantic Salmon and American Shat to the Merrimack River through September 30, 1997.
#66 Authorized up to four Fisheries personnel to travel throughout the Northeast to pick up fish and/or fish eggs for use in our hatcheries and stocking programs through September 30, 1997.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#67 Authorized agreements with Schofield's Septic Tank Service, Inc. at $7,830 and $3,100 for septic tank pumping and disposal service at Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park through June 30, 1999.
#68 Authorized agreement with Mark Adams of Dover at $3,080 for consultant services for the restoration painting of the Wentworth-Cooldige Mansion through July 31, 1997.
#69 Authorized contract with Barradas, Yeaton & Wold, Inc. of Portsmouth at $125,000 for advertising and promotional services through June 30, 1998 with option to renew for one year.
#70 Authorized to lease land at Kearsarge Mountain State Forest in Warner to USCOC of NH #2, Inc. at $1,000 per month for cellular telephone installation for five years with option for a five year extension.
#71 Authorized to lease land at Kearsarge Mountain State Forest in Warner to Rinker' Inc. of Barre VT at $250 per month for paging service installation for three years with option for a three year extension.
#72 Authorized Grant-in-Aid construction contracts with various snowmobile and OHRV clubs at a total dollar amount of $72,531.20 as stated in letter of June 25, 1997.
#73 Authorized to amend agreement with SBA Export Working Capital Program by extending the end date from June 30 to August 28, 1997.
#74 Authorized Grant-in-Aid equipment contracts with various snowmobile clubs at a total dollar amount of $182,568 as stated in letter of June 25, 1997.
#75 Authorized to pay National Ski Areas Association of Lakewood CO $3,875.08 for the 97/98 annual membership dues for Cannon Mountain and Mount Sunapee ski areas.
#76 Authorized to pay Ski New Hampshire of North Woodstock $5,777.30 for annual membership dues for Cannon Mountain and Mount Sunapee ski areas.
#77 Authorized to accept the Bureau of Ski Operations report regarding package plan programs, lift ticket sales and season pass sales for the quarter ending June 30, 1997.
#78 Authorized to accept the Office of Travel and Tourism report on activity within the Travel and Tourism Revolving Fund.
#79 Authorized to accept the report regarding transfers of funds for ski operations for the quarter ending June 30, 1997.
#79A Authorized to accept funds of $4,120 from CFX Bank for sponsoring the transportation required for the Hampshire County England Youth Band Tour from July 21 to August 11, 1997.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#80 Authorized to accept $50,000 from the US Geological Survey and further Authorized various contracts in the total amount of $74,000 for geologic mapping services through June 30, 1998.
#81 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Normand, voted to TABLE, with Councilor Burton, Councilor Griffin and Councilor Streeter voting NO to Table Item. On motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin, authorized to expend funds up to $175,000 from the State Dam Maintenance Fund for reconstruction and upgrading of Squam Lake Dam in Ashland through June 30, 1998. Further authorized contract with Amsco, Inc. of Londonderry at $49,170 for the construction of a temporary steel sheet piling cofferdam upstream of Squam Lake Dam through May 1, 1998.
#82 Authorized to budget $1,286,000 to reimburse owners of facilities for fuel oil discharge cleanup through June 30, 1998.
#83 Authorized contract with Society for the Protection of NH Forests of Concord at $56,550 for the development of a water supply land conservation project through September 30, 1998. Sole Source.
#84 Authorized contract with the Southwest Region Planning Commission of Keene at $10,920 to organize a citizen non-profit Ashuelot River Watershed Association through June 30, 1999.
#85 Authorized contract with New England Health Group, Inc. at $56,612 to provide medical monitoring to personnel who may risk being exposed to hazardous materials through June 30, 1999.
#86 Authorized agreement with IBM Corporation at $2,767.38 to provide hardware maintenance services through June 30, 1998. Sole Source.
#87 Authorized to amend contract with Dufresne-Henry, Inc. of Manchester by increasing dollar amount by $3,999.87 to a new total of $97,114.01 through June 30, 1998.
#88 Authorized to amend contract with Dufresne-Henry, Inc. of Manchester by increasing dollar amount by $38,519.43 to a new total of $130,819.43 through June 30, 1998.
#89 Authorized agreement with the Lakes Region Planning Commission at $19,656.75 to conduct a household hazardous waste collection project through January 1, 1998.
#90 Authorized contract with Clean Harbours Environmental Services, Inc. of Bow at $113,850 to remove and dispose of stored oil-related wastes and other items at the Beede Waste Oil/Cash Energy Site in Plaistow.
#91 Authorized contract with Clean Harbours Environmental Services, Inc. of Bow at $149,349 to remove and dispose of stored waste water at the Beede Waste Oil/Cash Energy Site in Plaistow
#92 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized to RETROACTIVELY amend contract with Environmental Settlements of Concord by increasing dollar amount by $2,000, from $3,000 to $5,000 and to extend the completion date from June 30 to October 31, 1997. Sole Source.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#93 Authorized out of state travel for up to five staff to travel to Boston MA, New York City NY, Baltimore MD and Washington DC areas through June 30, 1998.
#94 Authorized to accept, budget and expend $60,158.42 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration for Civil Monetary Penalties.
OFFICE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#95 Authorized to accept monetary donations of $130 and deposit into the Catastrophic Illness fund, and equipment donations at a value of $3,696.84.
#96 Authorized to make reimbursements to Certified Nurse Aides, upon submission of approved invoices up to a total of $120,000 through June 30, 1999.
Items #97-#100 Councilor Spaulding votes NO
#97 Authorized to RETROACTIVELY amend contract with NH-VT Health Service of Manchester by extending the end date from June 30, 1997 to June 30, 1998 and increasing the dollar amount by $500,000, from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
#98 Authorized to RETROACTIVELY amend contract with Tufts Health Plan, Inc. by extending the end date from June 30, 1997 to June 30, 1998 and increasing the dollar amount by $800,000, from $600,000 to $1,400,000.
#99 Authorized to RETROACTIVELY amend contract with Matthew Thornton Health Plan, Inc. by extending the end date from June 30, 1997 to June 30, 1998 and increasing the dollar amount by $11,100,000, from $22,400,000 to $33,500,000.
#100 Authorized to RETROACTIVELY amend contract with Healthsource NH, Inc. by extending the end date from June 30, 1997 to June 30, 1998 and increasing the dollar amount by $5,700,000, from $12,500,000 to $18,200,000.
OFFICE OF PROGRAM SUPPORT
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#101 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized to RETROACTIVELY renew agreement with NH Employment Security at $104,000 to locate delinquent child support obligors from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999. Sole Source.
#102 Authorized to RETROACTIVELY amend contract with Deloitte and Touche Consulting Group of Boston MA by extending the end date from June 30 to August 31, 1997.
#103 Authorized to RETROACTIVELY amend contract with Credit Bureau Services of NH, Inc. by extending the end date from June 30, 1997 to June 30, 1998 and increase dollar amount by $10,000, from $35,600 to $45,600.
OFFICE OF FAMILY SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#104 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized RETROACTIVE agreement with NH Job Training Council, Inc. of Concord at $643,815 for employment and training services for citizens who receive financial assistance from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. Sole Source.
#105 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized agreement with UNH, Office of Sponsored Research at $579,572 for a comprehensive Family Skills Program through June 30, 1999. Sole Source.
#106 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized RETROACTIVE agreement with NH Employment Security at $1,805,859 to obtain wage, employer and unemployment compensation data as well as employment and training services from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. Sole Source.
DIVISION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#107 Authorized agreement with Child and Family Services of NH in Manchester at $100,000 to provide preventive services to families at risk of abuse or neglect through June 30, 1999.
#108 Authorized agreement with Southeastern Regional Education Services Center, Inc. of Derry at $80,000 to provide technical assistance and training for child care programs through June 30, 1999.
#109 Authorized agreement with Child and Family Services of NH at $240,000 to provide care resource and referral services, technical assistance and the development of school age child care programs through June 30, 1999.
#110 Authorized agreement with Child and Family Services of NH at $435,500 to provide care resource and referral services, technical assistance and training for school age child care programs through June 30, 1999.
DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#111 - # 113 Authorized the following agreements for the continuation of one or more of these services; outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, sobriety maintenance center, halfway house for recovering alcohol and drug abusers or an adult residential treatment facility through June 30, 1998:
#111 Southeastern NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services at $643,900
#112 Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc. at $599,000
#113 Headrest, Inc. at $226,767
#114 Authorized agreement with John LeBrun of Concord at $14,269 to provide legal services through June 30, 1998.
#115 Authorized agreement with NH Coalition for the Homeless of Concord at $50,000 as part of the NH Emergency Shelter State Grant-In-Aid Program through June 30, 1998.
#116 Authorized to accept and expend federal Substance Abuse Block Grant funds of $1,428,893 through June 30, 1998.
#117 Authorized agreement with Families of First of the Greater Seacoast at $15,000 to continue services to prenatal, postpartum and family planning clients through June 30, 1998.
#118 Authorized agreement with Concord Hospital, Inc. at $15,000 to provide a substance abuse outpatient program through June 30, 1998.
#119 Authorized agreement with NH Housing Finance Authority of Manchester at $60,000 to provide the Resident Education and Assistance Program through June 30, 1998.
#120 Authorized agreement with Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Prevention Tools of Woodstock at $10,860 for the continuation of substance abuse prevention programs for adolescents through June 30, 1998.
#121 Authorized agreement with Pittsfield School District at $7,720 for the continuation of a Student Assistance Program through June 30, 1998.
#122 Authorized agreement with Northumberland School District at $24,624 for the continuation of a Student Assistance Program through June 30, 1998.
#123 Authorized agreement with the Upper Room, Education for Parenting, Inc. of Derry at $30,209 for the continuation of a pilot prevention project through June 30, 1998.
#124 Authorized agreement with SAU #7 of Colebrook at $16,600 for the continuation of a Student Assistance Program through June 30, 1998.
#125 Authorized agreement with Marathon of Rhode Island, Inc. of Providence RI at $261,000 for the continuation of comprehensive services through June 30, 1998.
#126 Authorized agreement with Marathon of Rhode Island, Inc. of Providence RI at $792,739 for the continuation of adult residential treatment through June 30, 1998.
ELDERLY AND ADULT SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#127 - #176 Authorized RETROACTIVE agreements to provide one or more of the following services; Homemaker, Adult In-Home Care, Home Health Aid, Adult Group Day Car, Transportation, Personal Emergency Response System, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Respite Care, Nutrition, Outreach, Energy Assistance, Transportation and Support for Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Legal Assistance, Foster Grandparent, Dental and Low Vision Services from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999:
#127 The Homemakers of Strafford County at $1,531,216.36
#128 Special Transit Service, Inc. at $169,068.43
#129 Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association at $601,211.05
#130 Rockingham Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice at $160,451.87
#131 Child and Family Services of NH at $957,073
#132 Area Homemaker/Home Health Aide Service, Inc. of Portsmouth at $2,003,604.30
#133 Newport Senior Center, Inc. at $803,571
#134 Governor's Office of Energy & Community Services at $11,190.38 Sole Source
#135 Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc. at $1,118,801.96
#136 Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. at $32,040.71
#137 Connecticut Valley Home Care, Inc. at $817,340.07
#138 Gibson Center for Senior Services, Inc. at $413,557.78
#139 Ossipee Concerned Citizens, Inc. at $326,372.94
#140 Southwestern Community Services, Inc. at $25,840.82
#141 Lamprey Health Care, Inc. at $269,339
#142 St. Joseph Community Services, Inc. $2,351,948.60
#143 Southern NH Services, Inc. at $38,271.08
#144 Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, Inc. at $2,717,086.89
#145 Upper Connecticut Valley Association at $66,382.25
#146 Newfound Area Nursing Association at $35,939.22
#147 Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels Program, Inc. at $1,571,680.90
#148 Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority at $250,405.28
#149 Pemi-Baker Home Health Agency at $59,682
#150 Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. at $1,462,870.68
#151 NH Legal Assistance of Manchester at $263,401.29
#152 Monadnock Family Services at $30,482.58
#153 Home Health and Hospice Care at $775,769.58
#154 Rural District Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. at $22,460.88
#155 Androscoggin Valley Home Care Services at $1,101,618.95
#156 Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. at $2,253,115.90
#157 Coalition of Strafford County Agencies, Inc. at $82,352.63
#158 North Country Home Health Agency, Inc. at $368,997.79
#159 Crotched Mountain Community Care, Inc. at $102,205.38 Sole Source
#160 North Conway Community Center at $47,932.81 Sole Source
#161 Portsmouth Housing Authority at $318,936.38 Sole Source
#162 The Friends Program, Inc. at $65,594.91 Sole Source
#163 Lake Sunapee Community Health Services at $83,049.59
#164 Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT and NH at $129,450.28
#165 Visiting Nurse Association Home Health & Hospice Services, Inc. at $62,533.95
#166 City of Nashua at $178,073.12
#167 Holiday Center, Inc. of Berlin at $152,159.81
#168 Community Transportation Services, Inc. at $38,050.22
#169 NH Technical Institute at $113,427.87
#170 Strafford County Community Action, Inc. at $118,821.08
#171 Somersworth Housing Authority at $603,658.24
#172 Community Health and Hospice, Inc. at $704,234.40
#173 NH Association of the Blind at $22,551.27
#174 Carroll County Health and Home Care Services at $494,986.51
#175 Nashua Housing Authority at $201,878.71
#176 The Visiting Nurse Association at $134,086.55
DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES
#176A The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized RETROACTIVE agreement with Second Start of Concord at $75,670 for employment and training activities from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. Sole Source.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#177 Authorized to accept and expend additional grant funds of $5,133 from the US Department of Education under the Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship Program.
#178 Authorized to accept and expend grant funds of $4,250 from the Vermont Department of Education to develop service learning assessment study groups through September 30, 1997.
#179 Authorized to remit to the NH Job Training Council, Inc. $14,500 for staff support and technical assistance through October 31, 1997.
#180 Authorized contract with S. David Siff at $56,000 to conduct special education and vocational rehabilitation hearings through June 30, 1999.
#181 Authorized contract with Goldman & LeBrun at $53,000 to conduct special education and vocational rehabilitation hearings through June 30, 1999.
#182 Authorized contract with Jeanne Kincaid at $53,000 to conduct special education and vocational rehabilitation hearings through June 30, 1999.
#183 Authorized contract with Peter Foley at $23,000 to conduct state board of education hearings and vocational rehabilitation hearings through June 30, 1999.
#184 Authorized contract with Vanacore, Nielsen and Trombly at $28,000 to conduct special education and vocational rehabilitation hearings through June 30, 1999.
#185 Authorized to grant funds of $53,200 to the Nashua Adult Learning Center in accordance with the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Educational Act from September 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.
#186 Authorized to grant funds of $43,102 to Second Start in accordance with the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act through June 30, 1998.
#187 Authorized RETROACTIVE out of state travel to Washington DC on May 7-10 and June 4-7, 1997 for one employee at $843.24.
COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#188 Authorized contract with Electronic Process Training & Consulting Corporation of Bedford at $145,000 to provide instructional services for soldering technology training through June 30, 1999.
#189 Authorized out of state travel and the use of State-owned vehicles for transporting students and staff at a variety of functions and field trips through December 31, 1997.
#190 Authorized to amend contract with Mailways of Manchester by extending the end date from June 30, 1997 to June 30, 1998 at $41,150 for mailing services.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#191 Authorized contract with A.&J. Conti, Inc. of Moultonborough at $16,067 to repair concrete raceways at the New Hampton Fish Hatchery.
#192 Authorized contract with David Whitcher Builder, Inc. of Strafford at $28,892 to repair the portico at Johnson Hall, Hospital Campus.
#193 Authorized contract with Royal Electric, Co. of Woodsville at $59,800 to provide new primary electrical service at the State House Annex.
#194 Authorized contract with Weaver Bros. Construction Co., Inc. at $4,399,775.79 for reconstruction of interchange and bridge rehabilitation in Lebanon.
#195 Authorized contract with Temple Construction, Inc. of Lunenburg VT at $630,000 for bridge widening and rehabilitation in Lincoln.
#196 Authorized contract with Pike Industries, Inc. of Tilton at $683,525 for road resurfacing in District II, Phase II.
#197 Authorized contract with Pike Industries, Inc. of Tilton at $693,000 for road resurfacing in District III, Phase II.
#198 Authorized contract with Blast All, Inc. of Old Saybrook, CT at $365,924.60 for bridge painting in Weare.
#199 Authorized contract with Pike Industries, Inc. of Tilton at $557,209.25 for road resurfacing in District VI, Phase II.
#200 Authorized contract with Pike Industries, Inc. of Tilton at $712,904 for road resurfacing in District I, Phase II.
#201 Authorized contract with Brox Industries, Inc. of Dracut MA at $557,209.25 for road resurfacing in District VI, Phase II.
#202 Authorized contract with The Lane Construction Corp. of Meriden CT at $395,270 for road resurfacing in District IV, Phase II.
#203 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized to RETROACTIVELY renew contract with Deighton Associates of Canada at $4,800 for software technical support and maintenance from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999. Sole Source.
#204 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin, with Councilor Streeter voting NO, authorized agreement with Xyples, Inc. of Littleton MA at $7,632.78 for equipment maintenance through June 30, 1998. Sole Source.
#205 Authorized to renew lease agreement with McCarthy Properties of Pembroke at $15,640 for office space from August 1, 1997 through July 30, 1998.
#206 Authorized contract with Moulison North Corporation of Sanford ME at $76,900 for lights and signs on taxiway and runway at the Skyhaven Airport.
#207 Authorized contract with R.D. Edmunds & Sons, Inc. of Franklin at $11,000 for sewer system upgrade at the Bureau of Mechanical Services.
#208 Authorized agreements with seven communities for the reconstruction of bridges and the layout of the roadway approaches as stated in letter of June 16, 1997.
#209 Authorized to Quitclaim whatever interest the State may have in the Old NH Rte. 3A Highway Easement in the Town of Bridgewater to Bruce and Madeleine MacDougall.
#210 Authorized to appoint a Commission to hold a hearing on alterations to the intersection of Sixth and Glenwood Avenue and the intersection of Sixth and Whittier Street in the City of Dover. The suggested Commission will consist of : Raymond Curti of Dover, Leroy Syphers of Greenland and Richard Hodgdon of Portsmouth.
#211 Authorized to accept the Contemplated Award List for the period of June 10 - 13, 1997.
#212 Authorized salary increase for Carol Murray, Assistant Commissioner, from Group S, Step 3 ($68,780) to Group S, Step 4 ($71,860) effective July 31, 1997.
#213 Authorized the Equipment Acquisition Plan for the period ending June 30, 1997.
#214 Authorized the Quarterly Capital Budget Project Schedule.
#215 Authorized contract with Surface Preparation Technologies, Inc. of Mechanicsburg PA at $261,000 for construction of milled rumble strips on the shoulders of I-89.
#215A Authorized to encumber and distribute $170,172.67 in federal funds to the City of Nashua.
#215B Authorized contract with Continental Paving, Inc. of Londonderry at $592,725 for paving a wearing course in Manchester.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#216 Authorized lease/purchase contract with Municipal Leasing Credit Corporation of Overland Park KS at $135,960 annually for the acquisition of a Ladder truck, pumper and a rescue vehicle for five years.
#217 Authorized RETROACTIVE agreement with Tappan Enterprises of Greenland at $16,654.12 for janitorial services at the Epping substation from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999.
#218 Authorized to accept funds of $35,000 from the Federal Highway Administration for training in the probable cause of accidents through September 30, 1998.
NH STATE PORT AUTHORITY
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#219 Authorized agreement with Bulkloader, Inc. at $1,342,500 for the operation of the Port Authority facilities from August 1, 1997 through July 31, 2000.
#220 Authorized Memorandum of Agreement with UNH, Dept. of Sponsored Research at $57,687 to provide monitoring services of mitigation of eel grass, salt marsh and mudflats through June 30, 1998.
#221 TUITION REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
A. HOSPITAL - Requests permission to pay NH Community Technical College, Concord, NH, the sum of $1,166.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Steven Paterson, Nursing Assistant II, in the course entitled "Nursing IIA".
#222 TRAVEL REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, BUDGET OFFICE - Requests permission for Donald Hill, Commissioner, Carol Holahan, Asst. Commissioner, Donna Raymond, Adm. Assistant, Rosemary Faretra, Mike Norris, and Thomas Martin, Business Supervisors, or designee, to travel to Lake Harmony PA, on September 16-20, 1997, to attend the NASBO Eastern Regional Conference. Permission is also requested for a waiver to exceed the 300 mile radius by state vehicle and private vehicle. Total Cost $3,304.05. Source of Funds: 54% General Fund & 46% Other Fees.
B. EDUCATION - Requests permission for Tim Kurtz, and Edward Hendry, Education Consultants, or designee, to travel to Omaha NE, on July 31, 1997, to attend the National Science Foundation funded curriculum. Total Cost: $294.00. Source of Funds: 100% Federal Funds.
C. EDUCATION - Requests permission for Elizabeth Twomey, Commissioner, Diane Symonds, Commissioner, and Paul Leather, Director, or designee, to travel to New Orleans LA, on July 31, 1997, to attend the Jobs for the Future 1997 Leadership Forum. Total Cost: $1,176.93. Source of Funds: 100% Federal Funds.
D. EMPLOYMENT SECURITY - Requests permission for Gary Wright, Supervisor, and Steven Casavant, Quality Control Investigator, or designee, to travel to Arlington VA, on August 18-22, 1997, to attend the National Tax Conference. Total Cost: $2,676.00. Source of Funds: 100% Federal Funds.
E. FISH AND GAME - Requests permission for Edward Robinson, and Julie Malecha, Wildlife Biological Technicians, or designee, to travel to Savannah GE, on July 26-August 1, 1997, to attend the Atlantic Flyway Waterfowl Technical Section and Council Meeting. Total Cost: $1,860.00. Source of Funds: 100% Waterfowl Funds.
F. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT - Requests permission for Margaret Murphy, Program Director, or designee to travel to Washington DC, on July 28-31, 1997, to attend the National Women's Health Leadership Summit. ALL COSTS ARE PAID FOR BY THE US PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE'S OFFICE ON WOMEN'S HEALTH.
G. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF FINANCE - Requests permission for Teresa Commeau, Internal Auditor, or designee, to travel to Chicago IL, on August 23-27, 1997 to attend the 1997, National Conference of State Social Security Administrators. ALSO A CASH ADVANCE OF $409.05 IS REQUESTED for Teresa Commeau. Total Cost: $1,031.01. Source of Funds: 100% General Funds.
H. JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION - Request permission for Louise Laughlin, Administrator, and Donna Lobdell, Secretary, or designee, to travel to New Orleans LA, on August 5-8, 1997, to attend the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Total Cost: $2,400.00. Source of Funds: 100% General Funds.
I. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requests permission for Wayne Siwik, and Steve Mullen, PUC Examiner, Forest Livingston, and Scott Joyce, Utility Analysts, or designee, to travel to East Lansing MI, on August 3-16, 1997, to attend the 39th NARUC Annual Regulatory Studies Program. ALSO A CASH ADVANCE OF $200 IS REQUESTED for Scott Joyce, and A CASH ADVANCE OF $200 for Wayne Siwik and A CASH ADVANCE OF $200 for Steve Mullen. Total Cost: $10,354.00. Source of Funds: 100% Utility Assessment Funds.
J. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requests permission for Bruce Ellsworth, Commissioner, and Barclay Jackson, Hearing Examiner, or designee, to travel to San Francisco CA, on July 18-24, 1997, to attend the NARUC Summer Committee Meeting. Total Cost: $4,746.00. Source of Funds: 100% Utility Assessment Fees.
K. REVENUE - Requests permission for Charles Redfern, Auditor, and Beth Fowler, Hearing Officer, or designee, to travel to Whitefish MT, on August 2-6, 1997, to attend the Multi-State Tax Commission Annual Meeting. Total Cost: $1,208.00. Source of Funds: 100% General Funds.
L. STATE PLANNING - Requests permission for Kelly Goddard, Executive Director, Lois Richard, Program Assistant, and Kathy Eneguess, Vice Chair, or designee, to travel to Delnan, WI, on August 23-27, 1997, to attend the Natural Rural Development Council Partnership, 1997 Annual Leadership Conference. Total Cost: $2,550.00. Source of Funds: 71% Federal Funds & 29% Donations.
M. STATE PLANNING - Requests permission for Kenneth Gallager, David Hartman, Marcia Thunberg, Joanne McLaughlin, Ted Diers, Steve Wallace, and Cynthia Lay, Planners, or designee, to travel to Boston MA, on July 21-24, 1997, to attend the Coastal Zone 1997 Conference. Total Cost: $1,545.00. Source of Funds: 100% Federal Funds.
N. SAFETY - Requests permission for State Police Lieutenant David Eastman; Sergeants Guy Kimbal, Craig Wiggin, David Goldstein; Corporals William Magee, Allen Welch; Troopers Michael Carroll, Russell Conte, Peter Hilchey, Mark Mudgett, David Parenteau, Michael Gridley; Criminalists Timothy Pifer, Morris Boudreau, Susan Withey, Marc Dupre; and Fingerprint Technicians Darlene Fortin and Kevin Parisi, or designee, to travel to Danvers MA, on July 28-August 1, 1997, to attend the 82nd International Association for Identification Educational Seminar. Total Cost: $2,265.00. Source of Funds: 81% Highway & 19% Turnpike Funds.
O. SWEEPSTAKES - Requests permission for Rick Wisler, Director, and Maura McCann, Programs Information Officer, or designee, to travel to Atlanta GA, on August 25-28, 1997, to attend an Instant Ticket Marketing Symposium. Total Cost: $2,000.00. Source of Funds: 100% Sweepstakes Funds.
P. TAX AND LAND APPEALS - Requests permission for Paul Franklin, Chairman, Ignatius Maclean, Member, Michele LeBrun, Member, and Douglas Ricard, Member, or designee, to travel to Minneapolis MI, on September 10-14, 1997, to attend the National Conference of State Tax Judges. ALSO A CASH ADVANCE OF $250.00 IS REQUESTED for Paul Franklin and A CASH ADVANCE OF $250.00 for Michele Lebrun AND A CASH ADVANCE OF $250.00 for Douglas Ricard. Total Cost: $2,434.20. Source of Funds: 100% General Funds.
Q. TRANSPORTATION - Requests permission for Scott Davis, Manager, or designee, to travel to Bowmanville Ontario Canada, on August 4-8, 1997, to attend the Annual Pavement Management System User's Conference. Total Cost: $2,000.00. Source of Funds: 20% Highway & 80% Federal Funds.
R. TRANSPORTATION - Requests permission for Richard Marshall, Chief, and Victoria Chase, Chief, or designee, to travel to Rehoboth Beach DE, on September 7-10, 1997, to attend the 50th Annual Conference of the North Atlantic Transportation Planning Officials. Total Cost: $1,927.00. Source of Funds: 80% Federal & 20% Highway Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council acted as follows:
#223 Authorized request of Newbury station Marina, Ltd. To reconfigure their docking facilities to a configuration with less impact on Lake Sunapee in Newbury.
#224 Authorized request of Nobles Island Condo Association to reconfigure the existing rip rapped slope and the underpinning of building foundations to resolve the vertical and horizontal movement of buildings at Nobles Island, North Mill Pond, Portsmouth.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Safety Services
#225 Authorized to approve the repositioning of the Leguh Corporation (Grouse Point Club) mooring field located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
#226 Authorized approval of telephone poll held on June 27, 1997 to approve the Health Care Transition Fund community grants for the following:
The Eighth Pole, Inc. at $25,000
Franklin Pierce Law Center at $100,000
These grants were part of Item #156 from the June 25, 1997 G&C, which were Tabled at that meeting. The results of the telephone poll are as follows:
Councilor Burton - yes
Councilor Spaulding - yes
Councilor Griffin - no
Councilor Normand - yes
Councilor Streeter - yes
LATE ITEMS
COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
A. The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton, authorized agreement with Electronic Security Protection Inc. at $68,286 for fire alarm systems, time equipment service and maintenance through June 30, 2000.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
B. The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Burton, authorized to continue, on a month to month basis, contracts with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NH Inc.; Healthsource NH and Matthew Thornton Health Plan for health insurance coverage as stated in letter of July 16, 1997.
C. The Commissioner of Administrative Services reported total expenditures of $202,401,142.74 from Treasury Warrant No. 97-12 and recommended that the balance of $17,598,857.26 be lapsed. On motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, authorized to set up Treasury Warrant No. 98-02 in the amount of $280,000,000.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
D. The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Streeter, authorized out of state travel to Fredriction, New Brunswick from August 4 - 7, 1997 for 4 people to participate in the Annual Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission Meeting at $1,160.00.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
E. The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin, authorized out of state travel to Newport RI from August 3 - 15, 1997 for five people to attend the NESPAC NCO Academy training Program at no cost to the state.
OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING
F. The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Normand, authorized to establish a Recycling Economic Development Specialist position through November 15, 1997 as stated in letter of July 14, 1997. Fiscal Committee approved July 14, 1997.
REMOVED FROM THE TABLE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
(Tabled at the June 25, 1997 G&C)
#139 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Normand, Removed from the Table, the request to pay out of state travel expenses of up to $5,000 from July 1 through December 31, 1997 to Jeffrey MacGillivary, was then WITHDRAWN by the Agency.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
(Tabled at the June 25, 1997 G&C)
#156 The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Streeter, seconded by Councilor Burton, Removed from the Table, grant awards for health care initiatives and acted as follows:
On motion of Councilor Streeter, seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to TABLE grant to the City of Nashua at $100,000
On motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Streeter, voted to Table, with Councilor Griffin and Councilor Burton voting NO. On motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Griffin, voted to authorize grant to the NH Association of Counties at $99,300. A roll call vote was requested, the results are as follows: Councilor Burton - yes Councilor Spaulding - no Councilor Griffin - yes Councilor Normand - yes Councilor Streeter - no The grant was approved.
On motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Streeter, voted to TABLE grant to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England at $100,000.
On motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded by Councilor Streeter, voting to DENY grant to NH Housing Finance Authority at $49,117, with Councilor Spaulding and Councilor Burton opposing the motion. On motion of Councilor Normand, seconded by Councilor Spaulding, with Councilor Griffin and Councilor Streeter voting NO, the grant was approved.
The next regular meeting of the Governor and Executive Council will be August 6, 1997 in Concord at the State House.
The Honorable Board then adjourned.
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