June 17, 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 17, 2009, that might be of interest to District Two constituents.

The next scheduled Governor and Council meeting will be held on the UNH Campus, Durham, New Hampshire on Wednesday, July 15, 2009.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to award a grant to the Town of Barnstead, NH, in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of assisting Lakes Region Pellets LLC, with a business expansion activity. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL
Authorized to enter into a contract with the NH Public Defender in an amount not to exceed $18,477,997 in Fiscal Year 2010 and in an amount not to exceed $18,957,447 in Fiscal Year 2011. 100% General Funds.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorized to amend a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services for the Join Family Support Assistance Program, (previously approved by G&C on 9-17-08, item #15B), to provide support to NH reserve military families and military members deployed or returning from combat, by increasing the price by $199,800 from $999,000 to $1,198,800, and by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to September 30, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $471,500,000 to cover expenditures for the Month of July 2009. (2) Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $621,000,000 to cover the expenditures for the Month of August 2009. (3) Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $517,500,000 to cover the expenditures for the Month of September 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorized Division of Historical Resources to award a federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the Town of Jaffery, for the project “Squantum Village Survey” in the amount of $7,800. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,058,641 from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women titled STOP Violence Against Women under the ARRA 2009 to be utilized to improve the state’s response to women in NH who are victims of violent crime. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.

NEW HAMPSHIRE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Authorized to accept and expend $2,242,944 in ARRA federal funds from the US Department of Labor for the purpose of improving unemployment compensation benefit and tax operations. Effective upon G&C approval. (2) Further Authorized to establish six full-time temporary positions through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to accept and expend $1,617,171 in ARRA federal funds from the US Department of Labor for the purpose of providing reemployment services to connect unemployment insurance claimants to employment and training opportunities that will facilitate their reentry to employment as well as to provide labor market information. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. (2) Further Authorized to establish nine part-time temporary positions through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Project Resource Group LLC, Francestown, NH, to supply and install 20 pit toilets throughout the state park system in the amount of $199,904. Effective upon G&C approval through September 256, 2009. 100% Capital Funds.
Authorized Division of Economic Development to enter into a sole source agreement with the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., Concord, NH, for management of the Job Training Grant Program in the amount of $1,000,000. Effective July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. 100% Job Training.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Family Assistance
Authorized to amend a contract with Good News Garage – LSS Inc., Burlington, VT (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #195), to provide affordable car ownership opportunities to low income individuals, by increasing the cost by $100,800 from $800,000 to $900,800, and by extending the end date from June 30, 2009 to September 30, 2009. 95% Federal, 5% General Funds.
Bureau of Developmental Services
Authorized Bureau of Development Services to enter into an agreement with Community Bridges, Bow, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services in an amount not to exceed $651,065. (2)Further Authorized advance payment maximum of 1/12 the contract price. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 45% Federal, 55% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Development Services to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Developmental Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide developmental and acquired brain disorder services in an amount not to exceed $2,201,094. (2)Further Authorized advance payment maximum of 1/12 the contract price. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 87% Federal, 13% General Funds.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew an amend option with Health First Family Care Center, Franklin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-07, item #210), to maintain a regional substance abuse prevention infrastructure, by increasing the price by $330,318.75 from $528,510 to $858,828.75, and by extending the completion date to September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Behavioral Health
Authorized to enter into an agreement with NAMI NH, Concord, NH, to provide family mutual support services in an amount not to exceed $951,324. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 86% General, 14% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
Authorized to enter into an agreement with First Congregational Church, Concord, NH, to provide services to homeless individuals in an amount not to exceed $41,366. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
Authorized to amend an agreement with Strafford Network, Rochester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 8-13-08, item #119), acting as fiscal agent to ServiceLink Resource Center of Strafford County, to provide information and referral services, State Health Insurance Assistance Program services, and Senior Medicare Patrol Project services, by increasing the amount by $230,748.52 from $1,300,911.77 to $1,531,660.29. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 55% Federal, 45% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Somersworth Housing Authority, Somersworth, NH, to provide Nutrition Services in an amount not to exceed $516,752.24. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 54% Federal, 46% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to grant funds to the Rochester Housing Authority, Rochester, NH, to offer extended day programming for youth and their families in an amount not to exceed $125,000. (2)Further Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal account control. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for up to three additional fiscal years. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to contract with Joanne Esau, Ludlow, VT, to conduct impartial special education complaint investigations in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered an approved in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to grant funds to the Fuller Public Library, Hillsborough, NH, in the amount of $28,649.15 for volunteers to work one-on-one with undereducated adult in Hillsborough County. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 50% General, 50% Federal Funds.
Authorized to exercise a renewal option to grant funds to the Northern Strafford County Health and Safety Council, Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-08, item #245), to offer extended day programming for youth and their families for an amount not to exceed $247,500. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to secure the services of Gary Lovgren, North Conway, NH, for continued assistance for the ongoing implementation of the Troops to Teacher program in an amount not to exceed $36,000. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for two additional years. 100% Federal Funds.
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 $204,767. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. (2) Further Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Rochester for a total amount of $202,740 for the implementation of projects identified through the evaluation of natural hazards. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized to enter into a contract with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount of $299,975. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a contract with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, Dover, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount of $700,234. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a contract with the Central NH Regional Planning Commission, Concord, NH, to undertake certain transportation related planning activities in the amount of $357,543.20. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, Lebanon, NH, to implement transportation coordination efforts in the Sullivan and Grafton Counties in an amount not to exceed $93,120. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Continental Paving Inc., Londonderry, NH for pavement rehabilitation on approximately 5.4 miles of I-93 between Exit 14 (Bridge Street) and just south of Exit 17 on the basis of a low bid of $7,272,324.36. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $363,616.22 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 15, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus - ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with New York Bituminous Products Corp. Chester, NY, for pavement rehabilitation on I-393 in the City of Concord and the Town of Pembroke between the bridge over NHRR and Constitution Avenue and the junction of NH 9 in Chichester on the basis of a low bid of $894,478. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $89,447.80 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 25, 2009. 100% Federal Stimulus - ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with J. Parker & Daughters Construction Inc., Pittsfield, NH, for replacement of an existing 36” corrugated metal pipe under I-393 WB Exit 1, on and off ramps, including miscellaneous incidental work in Concord, on the basis of a low bid of $132,442.50. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $19,866.38 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 14, 2009. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

LATE ITEMS:

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Winchester, NH in the amount of $3,400,000 to finance Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.
Authorized the department to enter into a loan agreement with the Town of Farmington, NH in the amount of $2,100,000 to finance the design and construction of Rapid Infiltration Basins. Effective upon G&C approval. 41.5% CWSRF, 8.5% Capital, 50% Federal ARRA funds.

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

Thomas C. Galligan, Jr., New London, NH, Postsecondary Education
Lawrence B. Ballin, New London, NH, Wetlands Council

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/.