June 3, 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, June 3, 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, June 17, 2009.

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 The  Massachusetts Business Development Corporation d/b/a BDC Capital Corporation to Land-Air Express of New England, Ltd. and Land-Air Terminals, Ltd. located in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a three-month holdover amendment with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on  6-13-07, item #40), for courtroom space of approximately 32,545 square feet, by increasing the amount by $97,943.88 from $391,755.52 for a total of $489,719.40. Effective July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds – transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies – General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
Authorized to enter into a grant with the Cheshire County Conservation District, Walpole, NH, for the Keene Rain Garden Project in the amount of $25,023. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Other Funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorized to enter into sub-grants totaling $327,150 with the agencies as detailed in letter dated May 21, 2009, from the US Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for increase enforcement of NH’s underage drinking laws. Effective upon G&C approval through May 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to exercise a contract renewal option with Rumbletree Inc., North Hampton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-2-07, item #54), for domestic and international advertising and promotional services in the amount of $7,597,000. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 98% General, 2% Park Funds.

FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorized to enter into Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Law Enforcement supplemental contracts with the NH Police Departments as detailed in letter dated May 20, 2009, for a total of $47,475. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Other (OHRV) Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to accept and expend $1,286,000 federal EPA LUST Stimulus funds for purposes of inventory, assessment, tank closure and/or cleanup at leaking underground storage tank sites. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend $39,163,900 in ARRA Federal Funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of funding the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. ARRA Funds.  Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to accept and expend $19,500,000 in ARRA 2009 federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of funding the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan program. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2015. ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Connecticut River Joint Commissioners Inc., Charlestown, NH, to complete the Assessment of the Ammonoosuc River & Floodplain Conservation Project in the amount of $124,090. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA of 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services in the amount of $14,297,130.85 and reduce the General Funds in the amount of $14,282,848. (2) Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $14,298,901.92 and additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,771,073.16, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $14,282,848 in the accounts as detailed in letter dated May 11, 2009. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $3,943,604.67, and reduce the General Funds in the amount of $3,939,665. (2 )Authorized to make use of general funds above in the amount of $1,000,000. (3) Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $2,942,969.18, and accept and expend additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $364,518.46, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $2,939,665. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds. 
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
Authorized to enter into an agreement with NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $552,134. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds. 
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition and Health Promotion Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Community Action Program of Belknap and Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-4-08, item #141), to provide Women, Infants and Children, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program nutrition services, by increasing the price by $828,269 from $1,722,679 to $2,550,948, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 99 ¾ % Federal, ¼ % General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition and Health Promotion Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-4-08, item #142), to provide Women, Infants and Children, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program nutrition services, by increasing the price by $464,125 from $805,027.93 to $1,269,152.93, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 99.7% Federal, 0.3% General Funds. 
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Disease Control, Communicable Disease Control Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Dragon Mosquito Inc., Stratham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-18-07, item #64), to provide mosquito collection services, by increasing the price by $60,000 from $120,000 to $180,000, and by extending the completion date to May 31, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. 
Bureau of Developmental Services
Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Crotched Mountain Foundation, Greenfield, NH, to develop a medical home system of care for children and youth with special health care needs and their families in the total amount of $170,600. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 68% General, 32% Federal Funds. 
Bureau of Behavioral Health
  Authorized to accept Title XIX Medicaid federal Funds through the ARRA of 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $4,177,642.51. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds of $750,750 and ARRA funds of $93,093 and make use of a portion of the general funds from above, $657,000, to cover shortfall in the Community Mental Health Medicaid program. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds. 
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
Authorized to enter into an agreement with The Homemakers Health Services, Rochester, NH, to provide Homemaker, Adult In-Home Care, Adult Day Services, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, Respite Care, Home Health Aide, and Nursing services in an amount not to exceed $989,571.86. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 54% General, 46% Federal Funds. 
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#177 Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the US Administration for Children and Families in the amount of $1,201,200. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $2,236,379.15; and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $2,234,145. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
Authorized to award $200,000 in FY 2009 to the University of NH, which has received private gifts and contributions as a match for state funds under the Granite State Scholars Program for the benefit of highly qualified NH residents pursuing programs for study at public colleges and universities within the state. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to budget and expend ARRA Stimulus funds in the amount of $190,310 for Education for Homeless Children and Youth. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. 100% Federal (ARRA) Funds.
Authorized Homeland Security and Emergency Management to amend a previous request to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $340,476 (previously approved by G&C on 3-4-09, item #53). Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2) Further Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Allenstown, NH, for the acquisition of land from The River Pines Mobile Home Park Cooperative and the acquisition and demolition of mobile homes on Jasper Drive for a total amount of $337,105. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend $2,156,030.81 in Flood Mitigation Assistance Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the purpose of reducing or eliminating the risk of repetitive flood damage to homes in the Town of Allenstown. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized an agreement with the Town of Allenstown, NH for a total amount of $2,156,030.81 for the acquisition and demolition of homes repetitively damaged by floods in the Town. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $1,280,209 (a previous request accepted by G&C on 3-4-09, item#53). Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2)Further Authorized to enter into grant agreements with the sub-grantees as detailed in letter dated April 13, 2009, for a total amount of $1,261,320 for implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with Community Action Program/Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for transportation services for the general public and elderly and disabled citizens in the Concord and Laconia areas for an amount not to exceed $1,268,887. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. 98.87% Federal, 1.13% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with All States Asphalt Inc., Sunderland, MA, for resurfacing of approximately 15 miles of roadways located in Districts III, IV, V & VI in the counties of Carroll, Hillsborough, Rockingham and Strafford on the basis of a single bid of $818,002.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 14, 2009. 100% Betterment Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with R.D. Edmunds & Sons Inc., Franklin, NH, for pavement rehabilitation of 6.4 miles of NH Route 11 from the I-89 ramps at Exit 11 to the Wilmot/Andover town line and improvements at the intersection at NH 11/NH 114 on the basis of a low bid of $3,414,292.75. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $239,000.50 for payment of latent conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through June 18, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds / 90% Federal, 10% Highway Funds.
Authorized to enter into a contract with the Southern NH Planning Commission, Manchester, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount of $1,288,893. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds

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

Carol Ann Conboy, Concord, NH, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Morgan J. Edgerly, Strafford, NH, Board of Regulation of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Amy Ignatius, Concord, NH, Public Utilities Commission
Robert Johnson, Hillsboro, NH, Personnel Appeals Board
Arthur J. Nolin, Pembroke, NH, Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Robert R. Scott, Bow, NH, Director, Air Resources Division, Department of Environmental Services
John B. Tucker, New London, NH, Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission

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/.