November 19, 2008

FROM: JOHN D. SHEA, Executive Councilor

November 19, 2008 Concord, NH - Listed below are some of the items that were approved at the Governor and Council Meeting, November 19, 2008, that might be of interest to District Two constituents.

The next scheduled Governor and Council meeting will be held in The State House, Concord, New Hampshire on December 3, 2008 at 10:00AM.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to amend a grant to the Town of Greenfield, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 2-7-07, item #2), to construct a subsurface disposal system which will serve 175 units of housing, by extending the completion date to June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $37,341,324.05 from the US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the amount of $37,341,324.05. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $108,473.74 from the US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, to continue implementation of the state’s Flood Map Modernization Program.100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $308,914 from the US Department of Energy for the Granite State Energy Efficiency initiative. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-08, item #13D), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $4,166,230 from $1,698,800 to $5,865,030. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-08, item #10), for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services, by increasing the amount by $42,376 from $84,751 to $127,127. (2) Further authorized to advance $7,628 of the amendment amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH (previously approved by G&C on 10-22-08, item #1B), for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services, by increasing the amount by $31,881 from $63,761 to $95,642. (2) Further Authorized to advance $5,739 of the amendment amount. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-08, item #13B), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $5,953,861 from $2,401,396 to $8,355,257. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-08, Late item #B), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $3,412,767 from $1,391,678 to $4,804,445. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-08, Late item #A), for the Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $4,477,450 from $1,819,902 to $6,297,352. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Meridian Construction Corp., Gilford, NH, for the construction of twelve Columbarium units at the Veterans’ Cemetery, Boscawen, NH, for a total price not to exceed $856,777.25. (2) Further Authorized the amount of $25,875.97 be approved for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services, bringing the total to $882,653.22. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 98% Federal, 2% Other Funds.
Authorized to award Conservation Number Plate Grants totaling $40,000 as detailed in letter dated September 20, 2008. Allenstown $10.000, Epsom, $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 2010. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
Authorized to enter into a grant with the Merrimack County Conservation District, Concord, NH, for the Prime Farmland and Cultural Resource Stabilization on the Contoocook River in the amount of $46,723. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Conservation Plate Funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorized to retroactively accept and expend a 2008 supplemental award in the amount of $480,978 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, titled Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program to be utilized to improve the state’s response to families with a history of violence involving domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and/or stalking. (2)Further Authorized to retroactively enter into subgrants, totaling $461,778, with the agencies listed below, to continue providing safe facilities for visitation and the exchange of children in families where there is a history of violence in cases of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking with no lapse in funding. Effective October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (3)Further Authorized to retroactively amend a federal award received from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, titled 2006 Safe Havens (previously approved by G&C on 7-18-07, item #46), which provides funding to support a safe facility for supervised visitation and the safe exchanges of children, by extending the end date from September 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009. (4)Further Authorized to amend the subgrantee programs list (previously approved by G&C on 7-18-07, item #73), by retroactively extending the end date from September 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009, which collectively provide a safe facility for supervised visitation and safe exchanges of children. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $78,212 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Federal Fiscal Year 2008 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant program, to be utilized to support anti-gang and gun crime efforts. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal committee approved.
Authorized to appoint Richard J. Valenti to serve as a part-time criminal justice investigator in the amount of $226,200 for the purpose of investigating allegations of voting fraud and other violations of state or federal law relating to federal elections. Effective November 19, 2008 through November 19, 2013. Six year contract. 100% Federal Funds.

NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorized to transfer $219,000 from the Reserve to the FY 2009 Operating Budget. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to accept and expend $7,000 in donations from the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH for use in printing and distributing Discover Wild Times for Kids. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.
Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, to conduct a research project in support of bobcat management in the amount of $226,245. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2012. 35% Federal, 65% Other (Game Management Funds).
Authorized to enter into a Grant agreement with the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust, New London, NH, for costs associated with the purchase of three conservation easements on the Courser Family Trust property in the Towns of Warner and Webster in the amount of $203,000. (2) Further Authorized to accept an executor interest as contingent Grantee in two Conservation Easements held by the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust on the Courser Family properties located in the Town of Warner. (3)Further Authorized to accept an executor interest as third party right of enforcement in the Conservation Easement held by the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust on the Courser Family Trust properties located in the Town of Webster. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to budget and expend additional funds in the amount of $600,000 for purposes of hazardous waste cleanup at contaminated sites
Authorized to accept and place on file the annual report of the Oil Fund Disbursement Board.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Breton Construction LLC, Laconia, NH, for asphalt paving in the amount of $11,780. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% WRBP Funds.
Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Other Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Inc., New York, NY, to provide technical and administrative services for implementation of the NH Carbon Dioxide Budget Trading Program in the amount of $396,376. (2) Further Authorized advance payment to RGGI Inc., in the full amount of the contract amount for each year in accordance with the terms of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010 with an option to extend to December 31, 2012. 100% CO2 Trading Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Juvenile Justice Services
Authorized John H. Sununu Youth Services Center to accept a monetary donation from the Local Outreach Committee of the First Congregational Church of Manchester, NH, in the amount of $1,000. (The Division for Juvenile Justice Services is the occasional recipient of donations from various businesses, groups and individuals. (This money was donated on September 16, 2008 and per the donor’s request will be used to buy much needed clothing and footwear for a number of residents without any means to purchase on their own once here in the community)
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics, Disease Control Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $648,373 from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to fund a project to demonstrate and evaluate plans and methods for coordination of healthcare delivery during an influenza pandemic. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics, Disease Control Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $1,748,873, of which $1,193,374 is from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and $555,499 is from the Assistance Secretary for Preparedness and Response, to fund public health emergency preparedness planning activities at the state and regional levels. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Kimberly P. Fader, Meredith, NH to receive reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program in an amount not to exceed $36,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% General Funds.
Division of Family Assistance
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the University System of NH, Durham, NH, to provide nutrition education programs in the amount of $774,083. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Glencliff Home
Authorized to accept monetary donations during the period of July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 in the amount of $50.

NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
Authorized monies totaling $36,659.64 received during the period of July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008, as a result of fundraising drives from various organizations and from personal contributions.

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
Authorized to award a $22,500 grant to Plymouth State University for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds in the amount of $27,490.93, and to accept and expend additional grant funds received in the amount of $824,461.64 from the US Department of Education, for math and science partnership grants, to provide expanding learning opportunities for mathematics and science teachers. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized to accept and expend a $242,875 grant known as “Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program” from the US Department of Homeland Security FEMA Grant Programs Directorate for the purpose of improving interoperable emergency communications throughout the state. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of State Police to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to provide project management in the development of the statewide J-One information system for an amount not to exceed $189,020. Effective upon G&C approval through June 7, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with Pike Industries Inc., Belmont, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 7-16-08, item #104), for roadway rehabilitation on US Route 202/NH 9 beginning east of Rush Road in Henniker proceeding east 7.3 miles to Putney Hill Road in Hopkinton, by increasing the amount by $25,000 from $2,972,847 to $2,997,847. 80% Federal, 20% State Highway Funds.

RESOURCES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Requests permission to pay Southern New Hampshire University, Portsmouth, NH, the sum of $1,497.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Amanda Schanck, Program Assistant II, in the course entitled “Financial Reporting/Analysis”. Source of Funding: 100% General Funds

The Governor nominated the following individuals from District Two to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Richard M. Heath, Bow, NH, Community College Board of Trustees
Marc Violette, Warner, NH, Enhanced 911Commission
Paula Miner, Penacook, NH, Board of Foresters
James R. Mackay, Concord, NH, Personnel Appeals Board
Charles S. Temple, Concord, NH, Public Employees Labor Relations Board
Roy C. Duddy, Northwood, NH, Interim Commissioner: Division of Economic
Development: Department of Resources and Economic Development

Over 300 citizen appointments are confirmed annually for citizens to serve on various state agencies, boards and commissions. Commissions, advisory boards and other similar bodies are continually being created or eliminated by state statute. For the most accurate listing of current boards and commissions visit the Red Book at http://www.sos.nh.gov/redbood/index.htm.

Represents the cities and towns of Acworth, Allenstown, Alstead, Andover, Antrim, Barnstead, Bennington, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Brookfield, Canterbury, Chesterfield, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deerfield, Deering, Dublin, Epsom, Farmington, Francestown, Franklin, Gilmanton, Gilsum, Goshen, Greenfield, Hancock, Harrisville, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Langdon, Lempster, Loudon, Marlborough, Marlow, Middleton, Milton, Nelson, New Durham, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Northwood, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Rollinsford, Rochester, Roxbury, Salisbury, Somersworth, Stoddard, Strafford, Sullivan, Surry, Sutton, Unity, Walpole , Warner, Washington, Weare, Webster, Westmoreland, Wilmot, and Windsor.
For additional information on the cities and towns in this district, go to www.nh.gov/municipal/.