October 7, 2009

FROM: JOHN D. SHEA, Executive Councilor

Whitefield, New Hampshire - Listed below are some of the items that were approved at the Governor and Council Meeting on October 7, 2009, that might be of interest to District Two constituents.

The next scheduled Governor and Council meeting will be held in Walpole, New Hampshire on Wednesday, October 21, 2009.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Rochester, NH, for the purpose of establishing financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes and residential properties; purchasing and rehabilitating homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties; demolishing blighted structures; and redeveloping demolished or vacant properties in the amount of $2,400,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 9, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the repair or replacement of malfunctioning heating systems in low-income households receiving Weatherization services in the amount of $84,534. (2) Further Authorized to advance to the vendor $15,217. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $5,060,451. (2) Further Authorized to advance $504,942. Effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $3,668,545. (2) Further Authorized to advance $364,448. Effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a retroactive sole source contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, for the Fuel Assistance Program in the amount of $2,812,920. (2) Further Authorized to advance $278,945. Effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
Authorized Division of Pesticide Control to accept and expend additional grant fund revenues from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the Pesticides Program in the amount of $84,826. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Division of Economic Development to accept and expend $750,000 from the Office of Energy and Planning, for a Business Energy Efficiency Program. (2) Further Authorized to establish a full-time temporary position of an Administrator 1. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Transfer from Other Agency - ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Methuen Construction Co., Inc., Salem, NH, for construction of energy efficiency improvements at the Franklin wastewater treatment plant in the amount of $1,471,519. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $147,152 to cover unforeseen work that may occur during the construction of the wastewater treatment plant improvements. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. 100% ARRA/CWSRF pass-thru funds.
Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Durham, NH, to support the purchase and installation of seven idle reduction commuter coach heaters in an amount not to exceed $29,500. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.
Authorized to transfer funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Repayment Account to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Repayment Account in the amount of $8,435,000. Effective upon G&C approval. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Family Assistance
Authorized to retroactively exercise an option to amend an agreement with Good News Garage – LSS Inc., Burlington, VT, (previously amended by G&C on 6-17-09, item #97), to provide affordable car ownership opportunities to low income individuals, by increasing the amount by $697,200 from $900,800 to $1,598,000, and by extending the completion date from October 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011. 95% Federal, 5% General Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to enter into an agreement with New London Hospital Association Inc., New London, NH, to provide primary care services in an amount not to exceed $264,424. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 90% Federal, 10% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition & Health Promotion, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Nestle Infant Nutrition, a NH trade name owned by Gerber Products Company d/b/a in NH Gerber Products Company Inc., Florham Park, NJ, (previously approved by G&C on 8-23-06, item #83), by increasing the price by $3,850,000 from $9,583,796 to $13,433,796, and by extending the completion date to September 30, 2010, retroactive to October 1, 2009. The price limitation is the amount the WIC Program receives in rebates from Nestle Infant Nutrition for infant formula purchased with food instruments issued by the WIC Program. 100% Other (Infant Formula & Rebates) Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #225), to provide home visiting services, by increasing the price by $30,352 from $60,704 to $91,056, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010, effective retroactive to July 1, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Child and Family Services of NH, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #248), to provide home visiting services, by increasing the price by $156,760 from $313,520 to $470,280, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010, effective retroactive to July 1, 2009. 52% Federal, 48% General Funds.
Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with Sullivan County, Newport, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-19-09, item #174), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $42,495 from $70,000 to $112,495. (2) Further Authorized to advance payment in SFY 2010, not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes the burden of a new position and purchasing of medical supplies. Effective retroactive to September 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with Health First Family Care Center, Franklin, NH, as the fiscal agent for the Caring Community Network of the Twin Rivers, (previously approved by G&C on 8-19-09, item #170), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $42,495 from $75,000 to $117,495. (2) Further Authorized to advance payment in SFY 2010, not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes the burden of a new position and purchasing of medical supplies. Effective retroactive to September 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with Northern Strafford County Health and Safety Council, Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-19-09, late item #B), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $42,495 from $86,882 to $129,337. (2) Further Authorized to advance payment in SFY 2010, not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes the burden of a new position and purchasing of medical supplies. Effective retroactive to September 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with Concord Hospital Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-17-09, item #114), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $42,495 from $70,000 to $112,495. (2) Further Authorized to advance payment in SFY 2010, not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes the burden of a new position and purchasing of medical supplies. Effective retroactive to September 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to enter into a contract with Strafford Learning Center, Somersworth, NH, to provide dropout prevention and recovery activities in an amount not to exceed $299,018.71. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of the withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
Authorized to contract with Allyson Vignola, Barnstead, NH, to provide targeted technical assistance services to school districts around the State of NH in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered in lieu of withholding at least 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010, with the option to renew for up to one additional fiscal year. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the applicants as detailed in letter dated September 15, 2009, for the total amount of $156,340.62, for activities associated with enhancing local all-hazard planning. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. This includes the Town of Francestown, NH - $12,000.

LATE ITEMS:
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
D.Authorized DHHS, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Bureau of Disease Control, Immunizations Section to enter into an agreement with Health First Family Care Center of Franklin as the fiscal agent for Caring Community Network of the Twin Rivers, to serve as a regional sponsoring site on behalf of the New Hampshire Immunization Program retroactive from September 23, 2009 through June 30, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $77,800. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
H. Authorized DHHS, Division of Community Based Care Services, Bureau of Developmental Services, to accept and expend Part C IDEA Infants & Toddlers federal funds in the amount of $2,398,294 from the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education though ARRA of 2009 effective retroactive from September 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011 and further Authorized the funds to be allocated as detailed in the letter dated September 15, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. ARRA Funds.

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

Paul L. Rydel, Concord, NH – Board of Professional Geologists
Damon E. Burt, Strafford, NH – Board of Natural Scientists
John J. Preve, Concord, NH – Recreation Therapy Governing Board
Russell MacCleery, Chichester, NH – Traffic Safety 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/.