September 23, 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 on September 23, 2009,that might be of interest to District Two constituents.

The next scheduled Governor and Council meeting will be held in Whitefield, NH on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the Head Start Program in the amount of $52,311. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorized to amend a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services (previously amended by G&C on 6-17-09, item #22A), for the Joint Family Support Assistance Program, by increasing the amount by $300,000 from $1,198,800 to $1,498,800, and by extending the end date from September 30, 2009 to December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to purchase 214 acres of land located in Pembroke, NH from Riverwood Commercial Properties Inc., Concord, NH, in the amount of $3,005,138 for the purpose of constructing a new Regional Training Institute. 100% General - Capital Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a twelve-month holdover amendment with the County of Cheshire, (previously amended by G&C on 6-3-09, item #15), for courtroom space in Keene, NH, in an amount not to exceed $399,611.04. Effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. 100% Transfer Funds – transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies.
Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $806,725,000 to cover expenditures for the month of October 2009. (2 ) Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $424,350,000 to cover expenditures for the month of November 2009. (3) Further Authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of $754,975,000 to cover expenditures for the month of December 2009.

STATE TREASURY
Authorized NH School Building Authority to award a state guarantee of bonds or notes to be issued by the Concord School District in the amount not to exceed $2,760,000 which is 75% of the total Authorized principal borrowing of $3,680,000.
Authorized NH School Building Authority to award a state guarantee of bonds or notes to be issued by the City of Somersworth in the amount not to exceed $14,948,092 which is 75% of the total Authorized principal borrowing of $19,930,790. The borrowing was authorized for the purpose of construction of a new school building.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorized to conduct a daylong training entitled “Solution Focused Therapy” scheduled for November 17, 2009 to be held at Nonni’s CHI, LLC, Concord, NH in an amount not to exceed $7,906 paid in part by registration of up to 85 attendees. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend registration fees for the advanced training above in the amount of $40 from each of an estimated 85 attendees, for a total not to exceed $3,400 to help defray the cost of the training and facility expenses. (3) Further Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Nonni’s CHI LLC, for necessary conference facilities and food services for the advanced training conference as part of the cost above. Effective through December 31, 2009. 43% Agency Income, 57% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Authorized to retroactively accept and expend federal funds on behalf of the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc., Concord, NH, in the amount of $558,591. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of September 29, 2009.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorized to award grant funds in the amount of $148,927 to Stonyfield Farm Inc., for the purpose of lowering energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.
Authorized to award grant funds in the amount of $8,500 to the Town of Hancock, NH, for the purpose of lowering energy costs and reducing CO2 emissons. (2)Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $2,550, 30% of the total grant award. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept and expend a donation of $500 form the Teamsters Local No. 633, Manchester, NH, to be used towards the purchase of a beach wheelchair for Hampton Beach. Effective upon G&C approval.
Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation’s Bureau of Historic Sites to accept and expend a donation of $10,000 from the Hampton Hotels of Memphis, TN for the Robert Frost Farm in Derry, NH. Effective upon G&C approval.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized loan agreements with the Public Water Systems as detailed in letter dated August 26, 2009, to finance water system improvement projects in the amount of $3,357,600. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment Funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds. This includes Rollinsford Water & Sewer - $195,000; City of Rochester - $350,000; and the Town of Hillsborough aeration system- $307,000.
Authorized loan agreements with the Public Water Systems as detailed in letter dated August 27, 2009, to finance water system improvement projects in the amount of $1,709,087. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment Funds, 50% Federal ARRA Funds. This includes Catamount Hill Cooperative, Inc. in Allenstown, NH - $792,000; Olde Towne Cooperative, Inc. in Allenstown, NH - $394,600; and Mountain Maintenance Corporation in Francestown, NH - $200,000.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
Authorized to enter into a contract with Gulf South Medical Supply Inc., Jacksonville, FL, to provide disposable incontinence products for non-institutional Medicaid recipients in an amount not to exceed $3,465,043.98. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 54.4% Federal, 45.6% General Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
Authorized to enter into an agreement with the NH Children’s Trust Fund, Concord, NH, for the provision of community-based family support continuous quality improvement and technical assistance services in an amount not to exceed $205,311. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Disease Control to distribute funds to towns, cities, and mosquito control districts to supplement resources for local mosquito activities in an amount not to exceed $240,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics, Disease Control Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $1,729,357 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the preparation for swineflu (H1N1) influenza public health response activities at the state and regional level. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2010. (2) Further Authorized to establish one fulltime temporary position, utilizing funds from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s grant “Public Health Emergency Response”. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. (3) Further Authorized to accept additional transfers from other agencies funds in the amount of $104,577.77. Effective upon G&C approval through July 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of September 29, 2009.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with NH Legal Assistance, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-3-09, item #176A), to increase access to Legal Services, by increasing the amount by $89,152 from $148,630.71 to $237,782.71. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Division of Community Based Care Services
Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Easter Seals NH Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 8-19-09, item #128), to continue providing support services to NH reserve military families and military members deployed or returning from combat, by increasing the amount by $299,700, to a revised amount not to exceed $1,498,500 and to extend the end date from September 30, 2009 to December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $1,119,195. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through July 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $109,502. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Services Council of NH, Concord, NH, as a grant recipient under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, ARRA of 2009, to provide services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at risk of homelessness in an amount not to exceed $184,494. Effective September 30, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $241,190.64. (2) Further Authorized to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $542,183.80. (3) Further Authorized to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $16,219.89. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds. This includes the Town of Deerfield - $122,645.59.

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

Katharine Bogle Shields, Canterbury, NH – Community College System of New Hampshire
John DeSilva, Bow, NH – State Board of Fire Control
Stephen W. Ensign, New London, NH – New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority
Nick P. Perencevich, Concord, NH – Board of Medicine
Clarence E. Bourassa, Bow, NH – New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
J. David McLean, Rochester, NH – Public Employee Labor Relations Board
Douglas A. Bechtel, Penacook, NH, Nancy B. Rendall, Gilmanton, NH and  Christopher L. Wells, Wilmot, NH- Site Selection Committee
Lawrence E. Morse, Somersworth, NH – Wetlands Council
L. Ann Farnsworth, Bradford, NH – Commission on the Status of Women

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.

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/.