February 4, 2009

FROM: JOHN D. SHEA, Executive Councilor

Concord, NH - Listed below are some of the items that were approved at the Governor and Council Meeting, February 4, 2009, that might be of interest to District Two constituents.

The next scheduled Governor and Council meeting will be held in The State House in Concord, New Hampshire on, Wednesday, February 18, 2009.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Claremont, NH, to acquire and rehabilitate Knights Hall, which will serve as the new home for the Claremont Soup Kitchen in the amount of $237,249. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

Authorized to retroactively amend a Grant with the County of Cheshire, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-10-07, item #6), to rehabilitate 50 housing units in Cheshire County in the amount of $350,000, by extending the end date from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Franklin Savings Bank and Meadowbrook Farm, LLC in Gilford, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing ($1,800.00will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.)

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $75,000 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement, for the refugee cash and medical program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL
Authorized to receive additional General Funds from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $412,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized to accept the donation of 47 fire extinguishers and related monitoring equipment including installation of the equipment in the State House, Legislative Office Building and Upham Walker House, from Simplex Grinnell, Nashua, NH, En-Gauge Inc., Rockland, MA and Ansul Incorporated, Marinette, WI.

Authorized the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with DL King & Associates Inc., for interior finishes and facility enhancements at the NH Veteran’s Home in Tilton, NH, for a total price not to exceed $894,000. (2) Further authorized a contingency in the amount of $23,600 for unanticipated expenses, bringing the total to $917,600. (3) Further Authorized payment of $15,000 to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $932,600. Effective upon G&C approval through April 16, 2010. Capital Funds - 35% General, 65% Federal Funds.

Authorized the Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into a contract with Turnstone Corporation for energy enhancements at the NH Veterans’ Home, Tilton, NH, for a price not to exceed $3,481,098. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $286,400 for unanticipated expenses, bringing the total to $3,767,498. (3)Further Authorized the amount of $60,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $3,827,498. Effective upon G&C approval through April 16, 2010. 35% General, 65% Federal Funds.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Authorized to borrow up to and including an amount of $100 million and to determine the most advantageous form of borrowing and to enter into such agreements as may be necessary to effect the borrowing, provided that the final maturity date not be later than June 30, 2014.

NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Authorized to continue one Legal Secretary III, position #8T129, salary grade 13 on a full time temporary basis for an additional period from March 10, 2009 through June 30, 2009 at an estimated cost of $8,859. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to make a retroactive payment to Gorham Hardware Store and Sport Center, Gorham, NH, in the amount of $45.63 for purchases made by Moose Brook State Park during the month of April 2008. 100% Park Funds.

Authorized to accept a donation from FairPoint Communications and ViTAL Economy Inc., for the development of an Economic Development Strategy and assistance in its implementation, valued at $22,500.

NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Franklin Pierce College for winter hibernacula surveys for endangered and special concern bats in NH for a total of $7,147. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 50% Federal, 50% Other (non-game) Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to amend a contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #124), to oversee remediation at contaminated sites by increasing the amount by $251,500 from $1,600,000 to $1,851,500. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 40% Hazardous Waste Cleanup, 60% Federal Funds. (Includes continuation of monitoring and maintenance of Troy Mills Landfill Superfund Site.)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to enter into a sole source

Division of Family Assistance
Authorized to accept and expend $362,015 of US Office of Refugee Resettlement funds granted to the NH Office of Energy and Planning. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. agreement with Bi-State Primary Care Association, Concord, NH, to develop a strategic oral health workforce plan for NH in an amount not to exceed $174,912. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Glencliff Home

Authorized to accept all monetary donations for the time period of October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 in the amount of $350, as detailed in letter dated January 7, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend an additional $107,835.63 from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for the purpose of improving motor carrier safety. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend Emergency Assistance funds in the amount of $20,000,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized to establish three new full-time temporary State Police Troopers, LG 19, 40 hours per week, in the newly formed Sex Offender Unit funded with the federal grant entitled “NH – SORNA Compliance Unit Grant” from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009 subject to approval of requested action #2. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend a $300,000 grant known as “NH – SORNA Compliance Unit Grant” from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the purpose of developing a more comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional Sex Offender Unit. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend a $841,770 grant from the US Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to facilitate the NH State Police’s ability to partner with other State, local, county and Federal agencies in the war on drugs. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the communities as detailed in letter dated December 4, 2008, for a total amount of $40,000 for the purpose of preparing Federal Emergency Management Agency approved updated local multi-hazard mitigation plans. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. ($5,000 each-Harrisville, Marlborough, Strafford, Sullivan, and Washington)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized to accept and place on file the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Lloyd S. Doughty, II, Epsom, NH, Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals
Dennis Adams, Deerfield, NH, Compensation Appeals Board
Mary Boswell, Franklin, NH, State Resources Council
Debra M. Douglas, Concord, NH, Lottery Commission
Barbara Reid, Concord, NH, Merrimack River Valley Flood Control Commission
Stephany M. Lavallee, Henniker, NH, Recreational Therapy Governing Board
Michele L. Tremblay, Boscawen, NH, Rivers Management Advisory Committee

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/.