May 6, 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, May 6, 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, May 20, 2009.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $2,054,626.73 from the US Department of Energy to fund the Weatherization Assistance Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $306,219. (2) Further Authorized to advance the vendor $44,867. Effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $268,633. (2) Further Authorized to advance the vendor $39,360. Effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $397,958. (2) Further Authorized to advance the vendor $59,637. Effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with International Institute of Boston, Boston, MA, through its subsidiary the International Institute of New Hampshire (previously approved by G&C on 3-4-09, item #1A), to provide direct services to NH refugees, by increasing the amount by $74,906 from $38,764 to $113,670. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL
Authorized to receive additional General Funds from funds not otherwise appropriated in the amount of $326,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized Bureau of General Services, to accept one tree to be planted on the grounds of the Department of Environmental Services, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord.
TABLED at the request of Councilor Shea for consideration of an extension for 24 months.  To authorize Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a nine-month hold over amendment with the City of Keene, NH, for courtroom space in an amount not to exceed $39,454.65. Effective July 1, 2009 through March 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds – transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies – 100% General Funds.
WITHDRAWN BY AGENCY  To authorize to amend a contract with Anthem Health Plans of NH Inc., d/b/a Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Manchester, NH, to set forth the required provider network discount guarantee for the third-year of the term and expend certain service requirements. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010.
Authorized Division of Plant and Property Management to enter into a contract with Arcomm Communications Corporation of Hillsboro, NH, for Communications Cabling, System Repair and Maintenance Services related to specific telephone switching equipment, for a maximum price of $500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 9, 2012.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Oak Point Associates, Portsmouth, NH, for professional services to develop the NH Regional Training Institute, Pembroke, NH, for a total price not to exceed $3,619,380.87. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $70,736 for additional services that may be required during the development, bringing the total to $3,690,116.87. (3) Further Authorized the amount of $343,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $4,033,116.87. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorized Division of Historical Resources to accept and expend a federal Transportation Enhancement Grant in the amount of $149,000 from and through the Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of the Contoocook Covered Rail Bridge. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Transfer (Transportation) Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Peterborough Police Department, Peterborough, NH, for security coverage and traffic control at Miller State Park in the amount of $3,060. Effective October 1, 2009 through November 15, 2009. 100% Park Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to accept and expend $1,730,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for purposes of funding retrofits of on and off-road diesel equipment. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend $487,303 in federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for purposes of funding remedial action efforts at Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act sites. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Fish and Game Department for study of the Ashuelot River Watershed and training in implementing new stream guidelines in the amount of $10,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with Aquatic Control Technology Inv., Sutton, MA, for the purpose of milfoil research activities in the amount of $27,243.75. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2010. 100% Lake Restoration Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with GeoInsight Inc., Manchester, NH, for site investigation, by increasing the amount by $100,000 from $700,000 to $800,000. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. (2) Further Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Nobis Engineering, Inc., Concord, NH, for site investigation and monitoring, by increasing the amount by $294,700 from $875,000 to $1,169,700. Effectiv upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 24% Brownfields federal grant funds, 34% State Hazardous Waste Cleanup (Other) funds, 42% CERCLA Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Cocheco River Watershed Coalition, Dover, NH, to complete the Introducing LID in the Willow Brook Watershed Project in the amount of $84,912. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division for Children, Youth & Families
Authorized to provide quality child care awards in the amount of $184,935 to a total of 34 accredited child care programs throughout the State of NH who partner with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide child care services. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.  This includes Belknap-Merrimack County Head Start ($40,785) and Strafford County Community Action ($5,281).
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
Authorized the transfer of $5,925,000 in Federal, County and State funds between expenditure classes as detailed in letter dated April 1, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $378,370 from the Health Resource Services Administration to fund the Ryan White CARE Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
Authorized to amend an agreement with The Homemakers Health Services, Rochester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #131), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $14,920 from $2,323,977.28 to $2,338,897.28. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009. 55% General, 45% Federal Funds.  A “unit” equals ½ hour of homemaker service. Units increased from 44, 000 to 46, 000.
Authorized to amend an agreement with VNA at HCS Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 5-7-08, item #68), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $35,062 from $3,749,702.65 to $3,784,764.65. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009. 55% General, 45% Federal Funds. A “unit” equals ½ hour of homemaker service. Units increased from 27,466 to 32,166.
Authorized to amend an agreement with Lake Sunapee Community Health Services, New London, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #124), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $4,476 from $108,669.70 to $113,145.70. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009. 55% General, 45% Federal Funds. A “unit” equals ½ hour of homemaker service. Units increased from 4,260 to 4,860.
Authorized to amend an agreement with Valley Regional Healthcare Inc., Newport, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #140), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $19,716.78 from $795,150.06 to $814,866.84. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009. 55% General, 45% Federal Funds. A “unit” equals ½ hour of homemaker service. Units increased from 15,608 to 18,251.
Authorized to amend an agreement with Child and Family Services of NH, Manchester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 1-16-08, item #101), to provide Homemaker services, by increasing the amount by $29,840 from $1,567,217.69 to $1,597,057.69. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009. 55% General, 45% Federal Funds. A “unit” equals ½ hour of homemaker service. Units increased from 44,626 to 48, 626.
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Health First Family Care Center, Franklin, NH (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #202), to provide access to preventive and restorative dental treatment for individuals participating in the school-based dental program, by increasing the amount by $40,000 from $40,000 to $80,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Rebecca C. Pace, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Wolfeboro Falls, NH, to receive reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition and Health Promotion Section, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, to amend an agreement with CQuest America Inc., Springfield, IL, (previously amended by G&C on 11-28-07, item #124), to provide technical services intended for modifications to the NH WIC Program’s integrated benefits management system, by increasing the price by $151,716 from $1,946,505 to an amount not to exceed $2,098,221. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the United Way of Merrimack County, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #291), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $90,396 from $208,502 to $298,898, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 81% General, 19% Federal Funds.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the Grapevine Family and Community Resource Center, Antrim, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #285), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $18,794 from $43,350 to $62,144, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the City of Keene, Youth Services Department, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #283), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $45,991 from $106,080 to $152,071, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 22% Federal, 78% General Funds.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with The Pittsfield Youth Workshop, Pittsfield, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #204), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $37,979 from $87,600 to $125,579, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 79% Federal, 21% General Funds.
Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Southeastern NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #224), to provide comprehensive substance abuse treatment services, by increasing the price by $1,105,309 from $2,445,374 to $3,550,683, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 55% General, 41% Federal, 4% Highway Funds.
New Hampshire Hospital
Authorized to amend a sole source inter-agency agreement with the NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH, and the Lakes Region Community College, Laconia, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 9-3-08, item #68), to continue to provide tuition for NHH employees who have been accepted into the Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program, by increasing the price by $70,000 from $70,000 to $140,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later. 69% General, 30% Federal, 1% Other (Transfers from Other Agencies) Funds.

NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
Authorized to accept monies totaling $35,668.95 received during the period of January 1, 2009 to March 31, 2009 as a result of fundraising drives from various organizations and from personal contributions.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $23,730,633 from the US Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Non-Lapsing Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $808,156 from the US Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Non-Lapsing Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to accept and expend additional funds from the US Department of Agriculture to provide funding to Local Education Agencies for the improvement and purchase of equipment to be used in the National School Lunch Program in the amount of $215,765. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to budget and expend American Recovery and Reinvestment ACT Stimulus funds in the amount of $15,473,827. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. (2) Further Authorized to establish a class 050 (Personal Service-Temp) position for one Education Consultant for the period of G&C through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to exercise the renewal option and grant fund to the NH Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Concord, NH (previously amended by G&C on 1-30-08, item #69), to improve educational outcomes for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Effective April 20, 2009 through April 16, 2010. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized the transfer of funds from the Highway Surplus account to the Department of Safety for additional funds over budget estimates, in the amount of $585,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Highway Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of Safety Services to accept and expend $546,689 in additional funds from the financial agreement between the US Department of Homeland Security/US Coast Guard and the State of NH to carry out the State Recreational Boating Safety Program objectives. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into agreements with the firms of Greenman-Pedersen Inc., Nashua, NH; Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc., Manchester, NH; and McFarland-Johnson Inc., Concord, NH, and Binghamton, NY, to provide on-call construction engineering and inspection services for various transportation projects statewide in the amount of $1,500,000 each – and a combined total of $4,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 30, 2011.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with George R. Cairns and Sons Inc., Windham, NH, for roadway reconstruction of I-93 (new northbound barrel), through the Exit 3 interchange area in Windham on the basis of a low bid of $25,969,102.80. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $1,298,455.14 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through November 1, 2011. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds.

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

Sharon Houle, Weare, NH to the Division of Children, Youth and Families Advisory Board
Bruce Burns, Hopkinton, NH to the Health and Education Facilities Authority
Dick McIntire, Contoocook, NH to the Volunteer NH Board of Directors

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/redbook/index.htm.

Representing 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.

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/.