October 22, 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, October 21, 2009 that was held at Alyson’s Orchard, Walpole, NH that might be of interest to District Two constituents.

The next scheduled Governor and Council meeting will be held in Concord, New Hampshire on Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to hold a Public Hearing with respect to the purchase by the Business Finance Authority of a loan made by Monadnock Economic Development Corporation to Lucci Holdings, LLC. located in Keene, NH. 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.

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC STIMULUS
Authorized to retroactively amend a grant received from the Federal Department of Education, federal fiscal year 2009 ARRA State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, Government Services Program (previously approved by G&C on 6-30-09), used to provide guidance, oversight, compliance, and reporting on NH’s implementation of ARRA as well as to provide funding for public safety and other government services for the Department of Corrections, the Judicial Branch, the Department of Revenue Administration and the Department of Education, by realigning the budget for $18,366,514 of the $36,543,276 award as well as adjusting the beginning effective date from February 18, 2009 to February 17, 2009. Effective through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of October 20, 2009.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH, for the continue operation of the Granite State Clean Cities Coalition and required annual reporting related to the Energy Policy Act and Energy Information Administration in the amount of $24,100. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 93% Other, 7% Federal Funds.

STATE TREASURY
Authorized the Supplemental Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $230 million of turnpike revenue bonds, 2009 series, which will include $150 million of new money bonds and may also include up to $80 million of refunding bonds, as detailed in letter dated October 8, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorized Division of Arts to award grants through the ARRA totaling $230,000 to the organizations as detailed in letter dated September 29, 2009. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Authorized to award grant funds in the amount of $394,000 to the City of Rochester, NH, for the purpose of lowering energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions. (2 ) Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $59,100. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund.
Authorized to award grant funds in the amount of $11,150 to the Town of Warner, NH, for the purpose of lowering energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions. (2) Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $5,575. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund.
Authorized to award grant funds in the amount of $138,345 to the Town of Walpole, NH, for the purpose of lowering energy costs and reducing CO2 emissions. (2) Further Authorized to make an advance payment of $41,504. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized to accept and place on file the report regarding season passes issued for Cannon Mountain during fiscal year 2010. A 25% discount will apply if purchased prior to December 15th for New Hampshire residents.

NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorized to accept fee title transfer of seven properties totaling 497.1 acres of high quality habitat land in the Great Bay region from The Nature Conservancy (2) Further Authorized to accept two conservation easement deeds for properties totaling 104 acres of high quality habitat land in the Great Bay region from The Nature Conservancy. As detailed in letter dated October 1, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized Winnipesaukee River Basin Program to accept and expend $2,523,000 in ARRA 2009 Clean Water State Revolving Loan Funds for the purpose of funding the Aeration Blower Upgrade and Energy Efficiency Improvements Project at the Franklin wastewater treatment plant. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Camp, Dresser & McKee Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 3-4-09, item #36A), for professional engineering services associated with performing a cost recovery system assessment by increasing the contract amount by $425,000 from $889,000 to $1,314,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% WRBP Funds. The Winnipesaukee River Basin Program impacts capital improvements.
Authorized to accept and expend $1,800,000 in ARRA 2009 federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of funding the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Program. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2014. ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Potential subgrant recipient, Former Advanced Recycling, Rochester- $300,000.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Disease Control, Diseased Surveillance Section to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $737,551 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the ARRA 2009 to fund healthcare-associated infection prevention activities. Effective upon G&C approval through SFY 2010, 2011 and anticipate to be available in 2012. (2)Further Authorized to establish one part time temporary position. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Bureau of Disease Control and Health Statistics to enter into a sole source agreement with Glen Group Inc., North Conway, NH, to provide swine flu public information campaign services to assist the Division of Public Health Services to reach the general public and specific targeted audiences in NH regarding swine flu issues including vaccination in an amount not to exceed $453,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Sonya R. Gilbert, licensed Physician Assistant, Lancaster, NH, to receive reimbursement for payment of education loans through the State Loan Repayment Program in an amount not to exceed $13,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Greater Wakefield Resource Center, Union, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered and Congregate meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $9,800. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Somersworth Housing Authority, Somersworth, NH, to provide Nutrition Services/Home Delivered meals to elderly individuals in an amount not to exceed $17,561.32. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
Bureau of Behavioral Health
Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,948,781. Effective retroactive to July 1,2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Bureau of Developmental Services
Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds through the ARRA 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $4,692,092. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
Authorized to award a $30,000 grant to Keene State College for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Authorized to award a $80,000 grant to the University of NH for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Authorized to award a $5,000 grant to Colby-Sawyer College for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Authorized to award a $53,000 grant to Community College System of NH for the purpose of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial need or merit. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to enter into a contract with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $70,388. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, to provide independent living services in an amount not to exceed $180,000. (2) Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 81% Federal, 19% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized Division of Fire Safety to accept the donation of one 2-year old male black Labrador retriever from the State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company value at $20,000 and meets the criteria for a hydrocarbon detection canine. Effective retroactive to August 24, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Concord, NH, to install wildlife perimeter fencing at the Concord Municipal Airport in the amount of $119,927. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2013. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
Authorized to provide funding to the City of Concord, NH, to install airfield lighting and signage at the Concord Municipal Airport in the amount of $195,122. Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2012. 97.44% Federal, 2.56% General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with E.D. Swett Inc., Concord, NH, for replacement of the existing concrete deck, and repairs to the abutment facing of the I-93 bridge over Loudon Road at Exit 14 in Concord on the basis of a low bid of $4,562,667. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $319,386.69 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through October 15, 2010. 100% Turnpike Funds.

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

Jason B. Lyon, Wilmot, NH to the Fire Standards and Training Commission
Sharon P. Dyer, Greenfield, NH to the Board of Nursing
Patti Fowler, Franklin, NH to the Traffic Safety Commission
Jeremiah P. Gearan, Concord, NH to the 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/.