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The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:30 a.m. with Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Wieczorek and Councilor Wheeler present, and Councilor Griffin absent.

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to amend the Minutes of August 13, 2003 as follows:

CONFIRMATION

The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Burton accepted the minutes of September 3, 2003 .

The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek confirmed the appointment of several persons nominated for Civil Commissions from the September 3, 2003 meeting.

The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil Commissions.

RESIGNATIONS

The Governor and Council, with regret and thanks, accepted the following:

CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

NOMINATIONS

The Governor nominated the following:

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton - yes, Councilor Spaulding - yes, Councilor Griffin - absent, Councilor Wieczorek - yes, and Councilor Wheeler - yes, Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of a commercial facility by the Business Finance Authority for Mount Washington Observatory located in Conway, NH. 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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, STATE HOUSE, CONCORD

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At 10:50 a.m. the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the financing of a commercial facility project by the Business Finance Authority ("Authority") for the Mount Washington Observatory 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 Alexandra Breed and Paul Fitzgerald, trustees of the Mount Washington Observatory. 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-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,000,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE A COMMERCIAL FACILITY FOR MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY IN CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Spaulding. After discussion of the resolution, the Governor called for a vote on the motion. Those voting in favor were: the Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Wheeler; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and those voting against were Councilor(s): None. Absent: Councilor Griffin. The Governor declared that the resolution was passed.

A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,000,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE A COMMERCIAL FACILITY FOR MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY IN CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

WHEREAS, the Governor and Council 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 a determination under RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the financing of a commercial facility for the Mount Washington Observatory (the "Borrower"), in Conway, New Hampshire, by the Authority's issuance of up to $1,000,000 in revenue bonds (the "Bonds") under RSA 162-I:1 et seq. (the "Act"); and

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, 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 to be financed or refinanced with the proceeds of the Bonds consists of: (i) the purchase of certain real property located at 2779 Main Street, Conway, New Hampshire and personal property related to and used in connection with the real property (the "Property") (the "Project"); and (ii) the payment of certain closing costs (collectively, the "Facility"). The Facility is within the definition of "Commercial Facility" in RSA 162-I:2 and may be financed under the Act.

(2) The establishment and operation of the Facility will create or preserve employment opportunities directly or indirectly within the State of New Hampshire (the "State") and will likely be of general benefit to the community as a whole.

(b) General Findings.

(1) The purchase of the Property (the "Project") and the proposed financing of the Project are feasible.
(2) The Borrower has the skills and financial resources necessary to operate the Facility successfully.

(3) The Mortgage, Security and Loan Agreement and the other documents to be executed in connection with the issuance of the Bonds (collectively, the "Financing Documents"), contain 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 proceeds of the Bonds or from funds received under the Financing Documents, exclusive of funds received under the Financing Documents by the Authority for its own use.

(4) The Financing Documents do 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.

(5) The proposed financing of the Project by the Authority and the proposed 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 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 hereby approve the Authority's taking such further action under the Act with respect to the transaction involving the Facility, the Project and the Bonds as may be required.

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

Passed and Agreed to: September 17, 2003

#2 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Burton - yes, Councilor Spaulding - yes, Councilor Griffin - absent, Councilor Wieczorek - yes, and Councilor Wheeler - yes, Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the financing of an industrial facility by the Business Finance Authority for 300 EIPD, LLC and Galaxy Glass & Aluminum Inc., located in Manchester, NH. 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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, STATE HOUSE, CONCORD

* * * * * *

At 10:55 a.m. the Governor announced that the next matter to be considered would be the financing of an industrial facility project by the Business Finance Authority ("Authority") for 300 EIPD, LLC 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 Brian Carr of 300 EIPD, LLC. The Governor then repeated that the proceedings were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; [there being none], Councilor Wieczorek introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,750,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY FOR 300 EIPD, LLC IN MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE" and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Burton. After discussion of the resolution, 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 Wheeler; those abstaining were Councilor(s): None; and those voting against were Councilor(s): None. Absent: Councilor Griffin. The Governor declared that the resolution was passed.

A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-I:9 WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,750,000 REVENUE BONDS BY THE BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY FOR 300 EIPD, LLC IN MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

WHEREAS, the Governor and Council 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 a determination under RSA 162-I:9 with respect to the financing of an industrial facility for 300 EIPD, LLC (the "Borrower"), in Manchester, New Hampshire, by the Authority's issuance of up to $1,750,000 in revenue bonds (the "Bonds") under RSA 162-I:1 et seq. (the "Act"); and

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, 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 to be financed or refinanced with the proceeds of the Bonds consists of: (i) the acquisition, construction and improving of certain real property generally described as the industrial facility located at 300 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, New Hampshire and improvements thereon (the "Project"); and (ii) the payment of certain closing costs (collectively, the "Facility"). The Facility is within the definition of "Industrial Facility" in RSA 162-I:2 and may be financed under the Act.

(2) The establishment and operation of the Facility will create or preserve employment opportunities directly or indirectly within the State of New Hampshire (the "State") or will help to protect and enhance the State's physical environment or will accomplish both purposes.

(b) General Findings.

(1) The acquisition, construction, and improving of the Facility (the "Project") and the proposed financing of the Project are feasible.

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

(3) The Loan Agreement and the other documents to be executed in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, including the Escrow Agreement (collectively, the "Financing Documents"), contain 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 proceeds of the Bonds or from funds received under the Financing Documents, exclusive of funds received under the Financing Documents by the Authority for its own use.

(4) The Financing Documents do 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.

(5) The proposed financing of the Project by the Authority and the proposed 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 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 hereby approve the Authority's taking such further action under the Act with respect to the transaction involving the Facility, the Project and the Bonds as may be required.

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

Passed and Agreed to: September 17, 2003

OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING and ENERGY PROGRAMS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#3 Authorized to conduct a three day conference including research and project presentations on the ecological state of NH's estuaries, on Saturday, October 18, Monday October 20, and Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at the Yoken's Conference Center, Portsmouth, NH, at a total cost not to exceed $14,500. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a contract with MacLeod Enterprises, Inc., dba Yoken's Conference Center, Portsmouth, NH, for facility and food services for a maximum of 150 people per day for two days of a planned three-day conference during the period October 18, 20, and 21, 2003, under the provisions of the NH Estuaries Project, in an amount not to exceed $7,300 which is part of the total cost as stated above. Effective upon G&C approval. Federal Funds.

#4 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the NH Department of Environmental Services in order to transfer the alternative transportation fuel programs from OSPE to DES, for an amount not to exceed $106,398. (2)Further Authorized DES to accept such funds as stipulated by this resolution and the memorandum of agreement, as detailed in letter dated July 29, 2003.

#5 TABLED - The Governor and Councilor on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Wheeler voted to table the request to enter into an agreement with the Audubon Society of NH, Concord, NH, under the provisions of the Coastal Zone Management Program, to accomplish salt marsh bird surveys, in the amount of $28,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2004. Federal Funds.

#6 Authorized to enter into a contract with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., Berlin, NH, as a grant recipient under the Fuel Assistance Program during the period October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $1,282,978. (2)Further Authorized to advance Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., $228,092. The advance of funds will enable the program to operate between monthly reimbursements from the state. Federal Funds.

#7 Authorized to enter into a contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the Fuel Assistance Program during the period October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $935,491. (2)Further Authorized to advance Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., $163,985. The advance of funds will enable the program to operate between monthly reimbursements from the state. Federal Funds.

#8 Authorized to enter into a contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, as a grant recipient under the Fuel Assistance Program during the period October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $662,735. (2)Further Authorized to advance Rockingham Community Action Inc., $113,125. The advance of funds will enable the program to operate between monthly reimbursements from the state. Federal Funds.

#9 Authorized to enter into a contract with Southern NH Services Inc., Manchester, NH, as a grant recipient under the Fuel Assistance Program during the period October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $1,610,478. (2)Further Authorized to advance Southern NH Services Inc., $290,246. The advance of funds will enable the program to operate between monthly reimbursements from the state. Federal Funds.

#10 Authorized to enter into a contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee, Inc., Dover, NH, as a grant recipient under the Fuel Assistance Program during the period October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $470,274.60. (2)Further Authorized to advance Strafford County Community Action Committee, Inc., $78,704. The advance of funds will enable the program to operate between monthly reimbursements from the state. Federal Funds.

#11 Authorized to enter into a contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Fuel Assistance Program during the period October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004, in an amount not to exceed $698,535. (2)Further Authorized to advance Southwestern Community Services Inc., $120,240. The advance of funds will enable the program to operate between monthly reimbursements from the state. Federal Funds.

#12 NOT USED

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

#13 Authorized to accept the material donation of a Military Display (Kiosk) valued at $18,370 for the NH State Veterans Cemetery to be used for the betterment of the cemetery.

#14 Authorized to enter into a contract with Air Quality Experts Inc., Salem, NH, for the purpose of removal and disposal of asbestos at three armories (Somersworth, Portsmouth and Rochester) at a total cost of $5,800. Effective upon G&C approval through March 30, 2004. 100% General Funds.

#15 Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $1,241,027, from the federal government (National Guard Bureau), to pay for two entrance gates to the State Military Reservation in Concord, NH and minor construction projects at selected departmental facilities. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2003. 100% Federal Funds.

#16 Authorized to renew a contract agreement with Zero Waste & Recycling Services, Inc., Bow, NH, to provide rubbish, waste removal services at selected Army and Air National Guard Facilities throughout the State, at a total price limitation not to exceed $25,000. Effective October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004. 78.3% General, 21.6% Federal, .1% Other Funds.

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

#17 Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $570,000,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of October 2003. (2) Further Authorized the Working Capital Warrant reporting expenditures of $383,337,094.75 for the Month of August and recommends the balance of $76,662,905.25 be lapsed.

#18 Authorized Surplus Distribution Section for two or more employees to travel out of state July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (2)Further Authorized a cash advancement of $250 for each specific requirement. 100% Federal.
#19 Authorized to pay the National Association of State Budget Officers, Washington, DC, $9,600 for Fiscal Year 2003 membership dues. 100% General Funds.

#20 TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Wheeler voted to table the request of the Division of Personnel to enter a sole source contract with Samuel McKeeman of Camden, ME, to provide training for government employees, for a cost not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Other.

#21 Authorized Bureau of Graphic Services to contract with A.B. Dick Multigraphics, a division of A.B. Dick Company, a Delaware corporation, and A.M. Multigraphics Inc., a Delaware corporation, to include the list of printing equipment as detailed in letter dated June 2, 2003, for a cost of $76,868.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other.

#21A NOT USED

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
#21B The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding voted to authorize State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with the Loon Preservation Committee of Moultonborough, NH, to provide a habitat quality ranking matrix for loons within the central NH Lakes Region, in the amount of $24,542. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

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

#22 Authorized NH State Council on the Arts to grant an Individual Artist Fellowship Award to artist, Jeffrey Friedman, West Lebanon, NH, in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval. Federal Funds.

#23 Authorized Division of Libraries to exercise a retroactive one-year renewal option with Jason Thibodeau, dba D&J Professional Image, Concord, NH (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-02, item #61), in the amount of $7,560, for cleaning of department offices at Pleasant St, Concord. Effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#24 Authorized the reclassification of position #30532, Executive Secretary Stenographer, labor grade 12, to a Stock Control Supervisor, labor grade 12, in the Document Processing Division.

#25 Authorized to enter into a contract with Robert Half International Inc., Manchester, NH, for temporary personnel services in an amount not to exceed $61,500. Effective upon G&C approval to June 30, 2005.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
#26 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding voted to authorize to issue a warrant from funds no otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount of $20,439.19 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
#27 Authorized to enter into a sub-grant for volunteer guardian ad litem training materials, as detailed in letter dated September 4, 2003. Effective upon G&C approval to September 30, 2004. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#28 Authorized for a continuance of the temporary salary increase in compensation of the Boiler Inspector position for an additional two year period. Effective October 14, 2003.

#29 Authorized to accept and expend funds in the amount of $39,332.07 from the Eastern Seaboard Apprenticeship Conference Standing Committee to register apprentices, promote apprenticeship in NH and to attend and participate in related apprenticeship conferences. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#30 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by Councilor Spaulding voted to authorize to enter a sole source contractual agreement with Concord Hospital Inc., to coordinate and administer the Concord Safe Community Coalition dedicated to reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities in the City of Concord, in the amount of $23,991.44. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2004.

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#31 Authorized to accept and place on file the 2002-2003 Biennial Report.

#32 NOT USED

#33 Authorized to enter into a retroactive amended agreement with the Nebraska Workforce Development, Department of Labor, (previously approved by G&C on 2-5-03, item #35), for voluntary participation in the Benefits Workgroup Consortium as Authorized and funded by the Employment and Training Administration of the US Department of Labor, by extending the original end date through August 31, 2004.

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#34 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to authorize to enter into a sole source agreement with the Maine Health Information Center for the provision of consulting services related to the development of rules related to the collection and dissemination of insurance claims data, in the amount of $7,500. Effective retroactive to September 1, 2003 through July 1, 2004. 100% Other.

OFFICE OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE
#35 Authorized to enter into a contract between the OCA and Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., to monitor the activities of the New England Power Pool and ISO New England, in an amount not to exceed $39,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 15, 2004.

#36 NOT USED

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#37 Authorized with thanks, to accept various donations of sewing notions, puzzles and books. The approximate total value of this donation is $760.

#38 Authorized with thanks, to accept a donation of a computer system, monitor and scanner from the North Country Education Foundation of Gorham. The approximate total value of this donation is $15,100.

#39 Authorized with thanks, to accept various donations of miscellaneous furniture for office use from Affiliated Computer Services of Boston, MA. The approximate value of this donation is $10,000.

#40 Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $18,866.85 from the State Department of Education, to provide funding for education materials and software to assist prison inmates in the areas of literacy and math in order to aid in the successful reentry into the workforce and society. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2003. 100% Other Funds.

#41 Authorized to accept and expend a grant from the NH Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Education, to be used to further the education of inmates during their incarceration at the NH State Prison for Women in Goffstown, in the amount of $7,204. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004.
100% Other Funds.

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

#42 Authorized to accept and place on file the report detailing the financial activities of the Cannon Mountain Capital Improvement Funds for fiscal year 2003.

#43 Authorized to enter into a contract with James Cummings of Jaime Construction, Lee, NH, for the masonry restoration at Fort Constitution, New Castle, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $24,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 25, 2004. 100% Other.

#44 Authorized to enter into a contract with D&D Restoration LLC, Londonderry, NH, for the replacement of the roof at the Fox State Forest Conference Center, Hillsborough, NH, on the basis of a low bid of $23,995.20. Effective upon G&C approval through October 24, 2003. 100% Other Funds.

#45 Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a grant agreement with The Family Resource Center at Gorham, Gorham, NH, to assist with funding for the Leadership North Country Project, in the amount of $15,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Other.

#46 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $51,543 from the US Department of Agriculture for the presentation of urban forestry informational and educational programs at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth and the Shieling Forest in Peterborough. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2005. 100% Federal.

#47 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $30,487 from the US Department of Agriculture for the presentation of stewardship informational and educational programs at the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2005. 100% Federal.

#48 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend federal funds for Nursery and Tree Improvements, in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2005. 100% Federal.

#49 NOT USED

#50 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to enter into five year amended Lease Agreements with the US Cellular Corporation, at Sunapee Mountain State Park at a monthly fee of $2,250 and at Kearsarge Mountain State Forest at a monthly fee of $2,500 with inflationary adjustments at two year increments.

#51 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept and expend $1,500 from a donation given by the John E Philbrick family for signage at Profile Lake in Franconia Notch State Park, and to budget the receipt and expenditures as indicated in letter dated August 28, 2003.

#52 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to renew membership for the 2003-2004 season with the White Mountains Attractions Association, in the amount of $7,500. (2)Further Authorized participating in a co-op promotional program for an amount not to exceed $16,000 and brochure distribution not to exceed $3,600, total not to exceed $27,100. 100% Other.

#53 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a sole source lease/purchase agreement with Bombardier Capital, Inc., Colchester, VT, in the amount of $200,610.88, with four annual installments, as indicated in letter dated July 23, 2003, for a snowgroomer for Mt Washington State Park . Effective upon G&C approval to December 1, 2006. 100% State Park Funds.

#54 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain to enter on a sole source basis into the service agreement, as detailed in letter dated August 11, 2003, with GW Tatro Construction Co., Jefferson, VT, for the installation of snowmaking pipe at Cannon Mountain, for a total contract not to exceed $172,200. Effective upon G&C approval through November 1, 2003. 100% Other Funds.

#55 Authorized Bureau of Trails to enter into a Grant-in-Aid Tail Maintenance Contract with the North Country ATV Club, Stratford, NH, in the amount of $3,900. Effective upon G&C approval through January 1, 2004. 100% Other.

#56 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to renew membership for the 2003-2004 season with the White Mountains Attractions Association, in the amount of $7,500. (2)Further Authorized participating in a co-op promotional program for an amount not to exceed $11,000, total not to exceed $18,500. 20% General Funds, 70% Other.

#56A Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with NH Stories, Inc., Dover, NH, to develop a marketing campaign of NH products, in the amount of $48,250. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% General Funds.

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

#57 Authorized to retroactively enter into an educational tuition agreement and to pay costs in the amount of $735, as indicated in letter dated September 3, 2003.

#58 Authorized to make a retroactive unencumbered payment of $485.80 for prior year travel expenses related to a training course taken by Denise Ambelas. 100% Federal Funds.

#59 Authorized to accept and expend $340,340 under the US Environmental Protection Agency/State Cooperative Agreement for the Kearsarge Metallurgical Corporation (KMC) Superfund Site. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal. (2)Further Authorized to enter into a contract for remedial action the KMC site with Cyn Environmental Services, Stoughton, MA, for $480,540. Effective upon G&C approval through November 30, 2003. 90% Federal, 10% General.

#60 Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Research Planning Inc., Columbia, SC, for the purpose of creating new Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps, in the amount of $69,782.04. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2004. 43% Other Funds, 57% Federal Funds.

#61 Authorized Water Division to enter into an agreement with Bonnette, Page and Stone Corporation, Laconia, NH, for structural upgrades and roof replacement of a structure in Laconia which is owned by the department, for $218,350. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Other.

#62 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Manchester, Environmental Protection Division - MURP, Manchester, NH, for implementation of the Crystal Lake Water Quality Improvement Project, in the amount of $73,483. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2005. 100% Federal Funds.

#63 Authorized to award a Household Hazardous Waste grant to the Town of Henniker, NH, for the purpose of conducting a household hazardous waste collection project, for an amount not to exceed $2,950.40. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2003. 100% Other Funds.

#64 Authorized to award a Public Water System Emergency Interconnection grant to the Town of Lincoln, NH, to complete a project to better protect public water supplies from future potential terrorist attacks, in the amount of $13,400. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2004. 100% Federal Funds.

#65 Authorized loan agreement with the Penacook-Boscawen Water Precinct, Boscawen, NH, as detailed in letter dated August 27, 2003, in the amount of $1,570,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% Federal, 17% General.

#66 Authorized loan agreement with the North Swanzey Water and Fire District, Swanzey, NH, as detailed in letter dated August 27, 2003, in the amount of $750,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% Federal, 17% General.

#67 Authorized supplemental loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth to finance the replacement and upgrading of an existing water main, in the amount of $4,800,000. Effective upon G&C approval.

#68 Authorized loan agreement, as detailed in letter dated August 20, 2003, with the Town of Newport, for the purpose of financing the engineering and construction of sewers on Cheney St., in the amount of $357,000.

#69 Authorized to extend a contract with Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-18-02, item #80), for completing the Superfund Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study for the Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site in Plaistow, from September 30, 2003 to March 31, 2004. 100% Federal Funds. No cost time extension.

#70 Authorized to amend a memorandum of understanding with the US Geological Survey, (previously approved by G&C on 11-13-02, item #100), to continue the effectiveness of the remedial action at the OK Tool Superfund Site, by increasing the value by $100,000 and extends the expiration date from September 30, 2003 to September 30, 2005. Federal, State Funds.

#71 Authorized to amend an existing grant with the Town of Meredith, NH, for the unlined landfill, to increase the eligible amount of the grant from $150,000 to $163,926.54. 100% General Funds.

#72 Authorized to retroactively amend a Local Source Water Protection grant award to the Town of Exeter, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-9-02, item #59), to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2003 from June 30, 2003.

#73 Authorized to amend a contract with EnviroSystems, Inc., Hampton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-26-02, item #118), for whole effluent toxicity testing by $1,600 from $7,800 to $9,400, including a retroactive payment in the amount of $575 to pay for prior fiscal year expenses for whole effluent toxicity testing. 100% Other.

#74 Authorized Dorothy and Peter Hare's request to extend and relocate existing seasonal walkway accessing two existing seasonal piers connected by two seasonal walkways in a "Y" shape, on frontage on property located at Moultonborough Neck on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.

#75 Authorized Kristine M. Trustey's request to extend an existing seasonal walkway accessing two existing seasonal piers connected by an existing seasonal walkway in a "Y" shape on frontage on property located at Moultonborough Neck on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.

#76 Authorized Kimberly Nine's request to extend existing seasonal walkway accessing two existing seasonal piers connected by two existing seasonal walkways, in a "Y" shape on frontage on property located at Moultonborough Neck on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough.

#77 Authorized Pickerel Cove Association's request to install three seasonal docks on frontage on property located at Pine River Pond in Wakefield.

#78 Authorized Virginia Burbank's request to install a seasonal dock attached to existing retaining wall, adjacent to an existing boathouse, with an existing permanent dock, attached to existing breakwater on frontage on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.

#79 Authorized Stephen Kauffman's request to permanently remove an existing non-conforming breakwater and docking facility, fill to construct breakwater in an "L" configuration, with a gap at the shoreline, and a cantilevered pier accessed by a piling and cantilevered supported pier with three piling supported finger pier in an "F" shaped configuration, dredge in the shoreward boat slip of the proposed docking facility, construct a piling supported wharf along the shore and install two jet ski lifts along the wharf on property located at Lake Winnipesaukee in Tuftonboro.

#80 Authorized Walter Hoffman, Jr.'s request to construct a fixed pier and a ramp connected to a pier on the Piscataqua River Back Channel in New Castle, and plant a sod path for walkway access through an existing dirt path from the yard to the proposed fixed pier on property located on the Piscataqua River Back Channel in New Castle.

#81 Authorized Russell Servagi's request to dredge and fill shoreline to reconstruct deteriorated stone seawall, install a float providing three slips on frontage on property located on the Lamprey River in Newmarket.

#82 Authorized Phillips Exeter Academy's request to maintenance dredge accumulated sediment from the Phillips Exeter Academy boat house dock area in the Squamscott River to regain all tide access to the adjacent federal channel, construct a temporary dock with steel piles and timber crane mat decking at the Exeter Waste Water Treatment Facility to offload dredge spoils for transport to the spoil disposal location on property located on the Squamscott River in Exeter.

#82A Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, for conducting a study of point-of-entry water supply treatment systems, in the amount of $80,845. Effective upon G&C approval to June 30, 2005.

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

Division of Family Assistance
#83 Authorized to retroactively amend its contract with Citicorp Electronic Financial Services Inc., (previously approved by G&C on 9-15-97, item #78, amended on 8-23-00, item #102), by increasing the contract amount from $4,012,137 to $5,369,709 to provide Electronic Benefits Transfer services and further extend the contract period from an end date of August 30, 2003 to and end date of August 30, 2005. 50% Federal, 50% General.

Office of Administration
#84 Authorized to enter into a lease renewal agreement with Gerald Q. Nash, Nashua, NH, for office space in Concord, in the amount of $1,896,783.60. Effective October 1, 2003 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, and to end sixty months thereafter. 45% Federal, 55% General.

#85 Authorized to enter into a sole source short-term holdover amendment to an existing lease contract with Richard L. Poulin, Berlin, NH, for office space in Berlin, NH, in the amount of $198,060. Effective October 1, 2003 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, and to end twelve months thereafter. 45% Federal, 55% General.
Office of Information Systems
#86 Authorized Office of Community and Public Health to enter into an agreement with Dynamics Research Corporation, Andover, MA, to implement the Laboratory Information Tracking System Food Microbiology Module, in the amount of $237,660. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2004. 100% Capital.

#87 Authorized Division of Elderly and Adult Services to retroactively amend an existing agreement with Myers & Stauffer, LC dba Myers & Stauffer, LLC Topeka, KS, (previously approved by G&C on 4-03-02, item #73), to design and implement the Minimum Data Set Validation Program, by extending the termination date from March 31, 2003 to June 30, 2004. No cost extension.

Office of Community & Public Health
#88 Authorized Bureau of Health Statistics and Data Management, to enter into a retroactive Educational Tuition Agreement and to pay said costs in the amount of $2,000, as detailed in letter dated August 4, 2003. 100% Federal.

#89 Authorized Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion, to expend approximately $4,508 for a day-long training entitled "The Feeding Relationship - An Introduction to the Possibilities" to be held on September 30, 2003. Costs include in this estimate are speaker's fee, associated travel, lodging and meal expenses for the speaker and food for the conference attendees. (2)Further Authorized to contract with consultant speaker, Pamela Estes, Indianapolis, IN, in the amount of $3,428 at the above mentioned training. This cost represents speaker fee, associated airfare and other travel costs, hotel, and meals. 100% Federal.

#90 Authorized Bureau of Health Statistics and Data Management to conduct a daylong training workshop on Injury Prevention at the Common Man Inn and Conference Center, Plymouth, NH, on September 30, 2003 at a total cost not to exceed $4,000. (2)Further Authorized payment to the Common Man Inn and Conference Center, Plymouth, NH, in an amount not to exceed $2,850 and Shannon Morris, Keynote Speaker from the Partners for Child Passenger Safety, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, travel and honorarium not to exceed $1,000. 100% Federal.

#91 Authorized Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, Oral Health Program to enter into an agreement with Manchester Health Department, Manchester, NH, to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for students participating in the school-based dental program, totaling $24,000. Effective September 17, 2003 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2005. 81% Federal, 19% General.

#92 Authorized Bureau of Radiological Health to amend an existing sole source agreement with Canberra Industries, Inc., Meriden, CT, (previously approved by G&C on 3-5-03, item #54), to provide maintenance and service of radiological detection equipment, by increasing the price limitation by $10,881 from $16,543 to $27,424. Effective September 30, 2003 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through September 30, 2004. 100% Other.

New Hampshire Hospital
#93 Authorized to accept and expend $402.08 in donations, as specified in letter dated September 3, 2003. Fiscal Committee Approved.

#94 Authorized to amend the Consultants List (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-03, item #263), by increasing the compensation rate for Roger Rivet from $45 per test to $50 per test. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% General.

#95 Authorized to amend contract with Martel's Self Care Products Inc., Allenstown, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-4-03, item #105), to provide repair of medical equipment by increasing the labor rate from $45 per hour to $50 per hour and by increasing the cost for parts from 20% over cost to 25% over cost. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% General.
#96 Authorized to amend contract with Interactive Systems and Management Inc., Little Falls, NJ, (previously approved by G&C on 10-27-99, item #105, amended on 9-19-01, item #193), for software maintenance, by increasing the total price limitation by $19,500 from $62,051 to $81,551. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. 100% General.

Division of Behavioral Health
#97 Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Salvation Army, Laconia, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% General.

#98 Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Salvation Army, Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% General.

Division of Developmental Services
#99 Authorized to enter into a contract with the Trustees of Dartmouth College, through the Hood Center for Children and Families, Lebanon, NH, to continue the support of the integrated service delivery system for children with chronic illnesses and their families, in the amount of $1,627,360. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal.

Division of Elderly & Adult Services
#100 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Somersworth Housing Authority, Somersworth, NH, to provide Congregate Housing Services in an amount not to exceed $113,806. Effective October 1, 2003 or upon G&C approval whichever is later, through June 30, 2005. 100% General.

#101 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Manchester, NH, to provide Congregate Housing Services in an amount not to exceed $282,068.50. Effective October 1, 2003 or upon G&C approval whichever is later, through June 30, 2005. 100% General.

#102 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Laconia Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Laconia, NH, to provide Congregate Housing Services in an amount not to exceed $145,363.75. Effective October 1, 2003 or upon G&C approval whichever is later, through June 30, 2005. 100% General.

#103 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Keene Housing Authority, Keene, NH, to provide Congregate Housing Services in an amount not to exceed $166,902.75. Effective October 1, 2003 or upon G&C approval whichever is later, through June 30, 2005. 100% General.

#104 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Manchester, NH, to provide Congregate Housing Services in an amount not to exceed $239,288.50. Effective October 1, 2003 or upon G&C approval whichever is later, through June 30, 2005. 100% General.

#105 Authorized to enter into an agreement with NH Housing Finance Authority, Bedford, NH, to provide substance abuse education and brief intervention prevention counseling in an amount not to exceed $57,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal.

#106 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Easter Seals NH, Inc., Manchester, NH, to develop on-going Alzheimer's Family Support Services for minorities in Hillsborough County in the amount of $50,000. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal.

#107 Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with Life Coping, Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Support Plan in the amount of $118,153. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal.

Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention and Recovery
#108 Authorized to provide Challenge Course training, in the amount of $5,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

#109 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Trustees of Dartmouth College, Office of Sponsored Projects, Hanover, NH, to provide clinical supervision and leadership to DADAPR staff and to contracted programs in the areas of best practices for substance abuse treatment, clinical research, grant identification and application, and quality improvement of treatment programs, in the amount not to exceed $187,460. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. 100% Federal.

#110 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Plymouth Regional School District, Plymouth, NH, to provide a Student Assistance Program, in an amount not to exceed $12,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal.

#111 Authorized on behalf of the Governor's Commission of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention & Treatment, to award a one-time grant totaling $446,750 to the organizations as listed in letter dated August 28, 2003, for substance abuse prevention, education and intervention programs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% General.

#112 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Northern Stafford County Juvenile Court Diversion Program, Farmington, NH, to provide prevention services, in an amount not to exceed $23,413. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal.

#113 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Dover Police Department, Dover, NH, to provide prevention services, in an amount not to exceed $18,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal.

#114 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America, Manchester, NH, to provide prevention services, in an amount not to exceed $28,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal.

#115 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Makin' It Happen Coalition for Resilient Youth, Manchester, NH, to provide prevention services, in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#116 Authorized to budget and expend carry forward teacher certification funds in the amount of $382,600 for the purpose of supporting the creation of a citizen focused web-based certification system. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. (2)Further Authorized to establish line item Object Class 095 (Educator Information System). 100% Other Funds.

#117 Authorized to enter into a retroactive contract with Medical Transcription Specialists Inc., Richmond, VA, to provide medical transcription services, for a total cost not to exceed $90,000. Effective July 1, 2003 through July 10, 2004 with a renewal option of one additional year. (2)Further Authorized a waiver of the 25% withholding requirement, as this is a fee for services agreement. 100% Federal Funds.

#118 Authorized to exercise the renewal option and grant funds to the Danbury Community Center, Danbury, NH, to offer extended day programming for youth and their families, for an amount not to exceed $124,962, and Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the department. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2004. 100% Federal Funds.

#119 NOT USED

#120 TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to table the request to enter into a contract with The Greater Manchester Family YMCA, Manchester, NH, to provide suspended and expelled students with community service activities to occupy their time away from school and to provide mentoring, tutoring and support to these students, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. (2)Further Authorized to withhold 10% of the contract total instead of the 25% withholding provision of the contract price in accordance with NH Code of Administrative Rules. 100% Federal Funds.

#121 TABLED - The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Burton voted to table the request to enter into a contract with The Youth Council, Nashua, NH, to provide suspended and expelled students with community service activities to occupy their time away from school and develop a tool-kit for assisting other communities in developing this program, in an amount not to exceed $62,603. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Federal Funds.

#122 Authorized to grant funds to the Southeastern Regional Education Service Center, Inc., Bedford, NH, to provide technical assistance in supporting quality transition service to children and youth with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $193,830.57. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the department. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. (3)Further Authorized to exercise a renewal option on this contract for up to four additional fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds.

POLICE STANDARDS & TRAINING COUNCIL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#123 Authorized to accept and expend $4,968 in federal funds from the US Department of Justice, US Attorney's Office, District of NH, to reimburse the Council for the purchase of a publication titled "Vehicle Inspection Checklist" for distribution to State, county and local law enforcement agencies. 100% Federal Funds.

#124 Authorized to accept and expend $22,000 in federal funds from the US Department of Justice, US Attorney's Office, District of NH, to reimburse the Council for the purchase of a van used to transport our "Model City" Simulator to regional training sites around the State. 100% Federal Funds.

#125 Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Charles Hemp of Ramrod Key, FL, for the purpose of providing two classes "Homicide Investigation" and "Internal Affairs Investigation", in the amount not to exceed $8,400, to be held at the NH Police Standards and Training facility in Concord. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Other Funds.

#126 Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Forensic Consulting of New England to Manchester, NH, for the purpose of providing four classes "Basic Fingerprint Classification", "Latent Fingerprint Recovery Techniques" and two sessions of " Dust and Bust", in the amount not to exceed $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. 100% Other Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#127 Authorized Division of Fire Safety and Emergency Management, Bureau of Emergency Management to accept and expend $25,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be used for Citizen Corps and Community Emergency Response Training activities. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2003. 100% Federal.

#128 Authorized to reallocate the federal grant monies, as detailed in letter dated September 4, 2003, (previously approved by G&C on 12-14-02, item #102, and 3-6-02, item #76). Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2003.

#129 Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to retroactively enter into a sole source contract with New England Micrographics of Manchester, NH, for microfilming all licenses and developing or processing the many rolls of film that are required in this process, for a total contract cost of $25,200. Effective March 1, 2003 to June 30, 2005. 100% Highway.

#130 Authorized the renewal permit application of Blye Hill Landing Homeowners Association located on Sunapee Lake in Newbury, NH, for a congregate mooring field, renewal of eight moorings and one additional moorings, for a total of nine moorings.

#131 NOT USED

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:

#132 Authorized Bureau of Right-of-Way petition for a hearing on alterations to NH Route 102, as detailed in letter dated August 20, 2003, for the purpose of improving safety and capacity. (2)Further Authorized to appoint a commission to hold the hearing, and, if the necessity is found, to layout the new highway at this location, for a suggested budget of $6,838.

#133 Authorized Bureau of Right-of-Way's Special Committee Report and a copy of the Commissioner's Report as detailed in letter dated August 19, 2003. (2)Further Authorized to appoint a layout commission to negotiate with the property owners.

#134 Authorized Bureau of Right-of-Way's Special Committee Report and a copy of the Commissioner's Report as detailed in letter dated August 20, 2003. (2)Further Authorized to appoint a layout commission to negotiate with the property owners.

#135 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right-of-Way's Contemplated Award List for the period August 15, 2003 through August 26, 2003. Highway Funds.

#136 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right-of-Way's Contemplated Award List for amounts less than $5,000 that have been processed by the Department and paid to the property owners and displaces during the time period extending from April 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003. Informational Item.

#137 Authorized Bureau of Finance and Contracts to pay small Claims for the period of October, 2003 to December, 2003.

#138 Authorized Bureau of Right-of-Way to reconvene the public hearing for the Manchester Airport access road project, as detailed in letter dated August 26, 2003, to acquire land or permanent conservation easements to provide mitigation for project impact to natural resources. (2)Further Authorized to appoint a commission to conduct negotiations with the property owners, for a suggested budget of $1,422.04. Governor appointed commission consisting of Councilor Wieczorek, Chairman and Councilor Spaulding and Councilor Wheeler as members.

#139 Authorized Division of Aeronautics to amend the agreement with Ossipee Valley Aviation, LLC, Ossipee, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-147-01, item #176), as the fixed base operator and airport manager at the state owned Skyhaven Airport in Rochester, NH to include annual brush/grass cutting, annual increase is $4,750. 100% Other Funds.

#140 Authorized Division of Aeronautics to accept Federal Funds in the amount of $506,026 for this AIP-16 project. 90% Federal Funds, 5% Capital Funds, 5% Local.

#141 Authorized Division of Aeronautics to accept Federal Funds in the amount of $385,830 for this AIP-20 project. (2)Further Authorized to grant assistance to the City of Keene, NH, for this AIP-20 airport development project for obstruction removal (phase III) and the installation of approximately 5,000 1f of perimeter fencing, in the amount totaling $428,700. 90% Federal Funds, 5% Capital Funds, 5% Local.

#142 Authorized Division of Aeronautics to accept Federal Funds in the amount of $324,000 for this AIP-26 project. (2)Further Authorized to grant assistance to the City of Lebanon, NH, for this AIP-26 airport development project to purchase snow removal equipment, in the amount totaling $360,000. 90% Federal Funds, 5% Capital Funds, 5% Local.

#143 Authorized Division of Aeronautics to accept Federal Funds in the amount of $739,828 for this AIP-24 project. (2)Further Authorized to grant assistance to the Nashua Airport Authority, for AIP-24 an airport development project for apron and taxilane construction and the relocation of a portion of perimeter road, in the amount totaling $822,031.12. 90% Federal Funds, 5% Capital Funds, 5% Local.

#144 Authorized Bureau of Right-of-Way to quitclaim whatever interest the State of NH now has in the Old NH route 111 highway easement that is more than 50 feet Northerly of the NH route 111 center line as now traveled and also Westerly of a line 10 feet Westerly of an parallel with the Westerly Sideline of North Lowell Road as now traveled, located in the Town of Windham to Richard W Fellows and Barbara G Fellows where it abuts other land of said fellows.

#145 Authorized Construction Bureau to increase the contract amount with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-5-03, item #91), for pavement rehabilitation and safety work on NH route 9, by $23,500 from $2,332,272 to $2,355,772. Federal Funds.

#146 Authorized Construction Bureau to increase the contract amount with DeLucca Fence Company Inc., Methuen, MA, (previously approved by G&C on 7-16-03, item #189), for guardrail replacement and other incidental work, by $10,500 from $438,678.50 to $449,178.50. Federal Funds.

#147 Authorized Construction Bureau to increase the contract amount with Scott's Construction Inc., Newport, VT, (previously approved by G&C on 3-5-03, item #H), for drainage, water, sewer and sidewalk construction on Union Street and Osgood Street, including intersection improvements, by $149,000 from $1,347,879.50 to $1,496,879.50. Federal Funds.

#148 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Nashua, NH, for technical evaluations and related activities in public transit in urbanized areas as designated by the Census Bureau, for an amount not to exceed $138,778. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. Federal Funds.

#149 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, to undertake certain transportation assessments for a fee not to exceed $20,560. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. Federal Funds.

#150 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Southern NH Planning Commission, Manchester, NH, for technical studies and related activities in public transit in urbanized areas as designated by the Census Bureau, for an amount not to exceed $156,702. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. Federal Funds.

#151 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, for technical evaluations and related activities in public transit in urbanized areas as designated by the Census Bureau, for an amount not to exceed $112,468. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. Federal Funds.

#152 Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Dover, NH, for transit related activities, in an amount not to exceed $64,020. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. Federal Funds.

#153 Authorized Commissioner's Office to enter into an agreement with Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Dover, NH, to undertake certain transportation related studies for a lump sum fee not to exceed $416,824 for the biennium FY 2004 and FY 2005. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. Federal Funds.

#154 Authorized Bureau of Materials and Research to enter into an agreement with Vaisala, Inc., Woburn, MA, for Road Weather Information Station (RWIS) Equipment, Installation, and Training, for a total fee of $90,680. Effective upon G&C approval and a final completion date of November 14, 2006. Federal Funds.

#155 Authorized Bureau of Construction to contract with East Coast Signals, Inc., Deerfield, NH, for installing a closed lip coordinated traffic signal system along NH Route 125 from the Wentworth Ave/Shaw's Plaza intersection north to the East Rd/Joanne Dr intersection in the Town of Plaistow, totaling $236,822. Effective upon G&C approval through May 14, 2004. Federal Funds.

#156 Authorized Bureau of Construction to contract with Moores Marine Construction Corp., Dover, NH, to construct timber sound abatement walls in three locations in Manchester, as detailed in letter dated August 6, 2003, totaling $1,941,889.30. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2004. Federal Funds.

#157 Authorized Bureau of Public Works to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation, Milford, NH, for a new canopy roof, State House, Concord, NH, for a lump sum price of $69,016. General Funds.

#158 NOT USED

#159 Authorized to enter into a contract with R. M. Piper Inc., Plymouth, NH, for reconstructing a security entrance, National Guard Reservation, Concord, NH, for a lump sum fee of $651,130. (2)Further Authorized payment of $20,000 to NH Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Works for engineering services provided. Federal Funds.

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

A. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Franklin Pierce College, Concord, NH, the sum of $720.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Kilee Douglass, Human Resources Assistant, in the course entitled "Financial Management".

B. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, the sum of $585.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Rhonda Fahrner, Instructor, in the course entitled "Learning and Teaching Styles".

C. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, the sum of $585.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Christine Merritz, Associate Professor, in the course entitled "Learning and Teaching Styles".

D. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, the sum of $585.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling William Miller, Counselor, in the course entitled "Learning and Teaching Styles".

E. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, the sum of $585.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Julie Morin, Proffessor, in the course entitled "Learning and Teaching Styles".

F. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, the sum of $585.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Janet Paddack, Professor, in the course entitled "Learning and Teaching Styles".

G. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, the sum of $585.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Wendy Parent, Accountant, in the course entitled "Learning and Teaching Styles".

H. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Division for Children, Youth & Families - Request permission to pay Springfield College, Manchester, NH, the sum of $762.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Wendy Keith, Child Protective Social Worker II, in the course entitled "Program Evaluation".

I. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Division for Children, Youth & Families - Request permission to pay Wheelock College, Boston, MA, the sum of $2,720.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Dawn Rouse, Program Specialist I, in the courses entitled "Child Development" and "Introduction to Inclusive Early Child Care".

J. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Office of Finance - Request permission to pay Franklin Pierce College, Concord, NH, the sum of $1,140.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Kenneth Merrifield, Program Specialist IV, in the course entitled "Leadership".

K. TRANSPORTATION - Request permission to pay New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord, NH, the sum of $357.50 for the sole purpose of enrolling Justin Parker, Survey Crew Aide, in the course entitled "Elementary Functions".

A. FISH & GAME - Request permission for (1) employee, Colonel Jeffrey Gray, Chief of LE, or designee, to travel to Oswego, NY on September 28 - October 1, 2003, to attend the Northeast Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association Fall Workshop. Permission is also requested for a waiver to exceed the 300-mile radius by state vehicle. Total Cost: $153.00. Source of Funds: 7.6% Federal, 12.2% Agency and 80.2% Fish & Game Funds. Registration Fee: $25.00.

LATE ITEMS

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
A. Authorized to renew a contract agreement with Coastline Waste Services, LLC of Portsmouth NH to provide rubbish, waste removal services at selected Army and Air National Guard Facilities throughout the State for the period effective October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004, at a total price limitation not to exceed $15,000.00. 65.4% Federal, 34.6% General.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
B. Authorized the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Safety under authority of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 9/4/03 to amend an existing agreement with the New Hampshire Hospital Association of Concord, New Hampshire for hospital emergency preparedness planning services, which was originally approved on December 4th, 2002 Item # 125, by extending the completion date from August 30, 2003 to August 30, 2005, effective upon approval, and by increasing the price limitation by $4,548,990 from $523,853 to $5,072,843. Funds are available in the following account according to State Fiscal Year with authority to adjust amounts, if needed and justified between State Fiscal Years:

C. Authorized the Department of Human Services to enter into an agreement with Acordia of Oregon, Inc, Portland OR a subsidiary of Wells Fargo in an amount not to exceed five million dollars effective September 15, 2003 or date of Governor and Council approval, whichever is later, through September 15, 2004 for the purpose in conducting an independent audit of claims paid by NH Medicaid Program over State Fiscal Years 2001, 2002, and 2003 with associated payment recovery identification, payment correction documentation, and findings and recommendations to the DHHS for changes in business processes, policy, procedure and or automated systems-related changes with respect to these areas. This agreement shall be a 20% contingency agreement based upon actual recovery by the Department of claims paid in error. Funds for this purpose are available in the following account according to State Fiscal Year with authority granted to adjust accounts through the Director, Div. of Accounting Services

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
D. Authorized the request for DRED to enter into a contract with the UNH Complex Systems Research Center, in the amount of $30,000 through June 30, 2004 to provide core GIS support services to DRED and to scan and orthorectify existing color infrared photography of major DRED holdings throughout the state. Funding is 100% Federal

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
E. Authorized State Conservation Committee to enter into a grant with the Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Exeter, NH, to restore degraded wildlife habitat and hydrological functions caused by man-made ditching in the salt marsh at Pickering Brook, Greenland, in the amount of $37,793. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005. 100% Other Funds.

Items Removed from Table:

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Spaulding voted to remove item #156 - which was tabled at the September 3, 2003 meeting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#156 The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to authorize the request of the Division of Aeronautics to accept federal funds in the amount of $2,500,000 for this AIP-52 project. (2)Further Authorized to grant assistance to the City of Manchester, NH, for this AIP-52 airport noise program project for noise insulation of approximately 62 units and the Church of God facility in Manchester, NH, for a total of $2,781,355.89. 90% Federal, 5% Highway, 5% Local.

The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Wieczorek voted to remove item #167A - which was tabled at the September 3, 2003 meeting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#167A The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded by Councilor Burton, voted to authorize the request of the Bureau of Construction contract with Visi-Flash Rentals Eastern Inc., for removing and replacing signs, sign posts, and sign bases throughout various locations in the State and will also install centerline rumble strips and recessed pavement markers on NH Route 101, totaling $405,780.27. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2004.

Next Governor and Executive Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sugar River Valley Technical Institute, Claremont, NH.

The Honorable Board then Adjourned