November 4, 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 November 4, 2009 that was held at the State House, Concord, NH that might be of interest to District Two constituents.

The next scheduled Governor and Council meeting will be held in Concord, NH on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Connecticut River Bank, N. A. to Eagle Printing & Publishing, LLC located in Claremont, 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. The amount of the loan is $250,000 to support the working capital needs of the company.
Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13-a with respect to a loan from Merrimack County Savings Bank to E.W. Sleeper Co., Inc. located in Concord, 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. The amount of the loan is $475,000 to support the working capital needs of the company.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to accept and expend ARRA funds in the amount of $320,729 from the US Department of Energy, for the Energy Assurance Planning grant. (2) Further Authorized to establish a full-time temporary ARRA Energy Assurance Manager position. Effective upon G&C approval through August 14, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized to retroactively accept and expend ARRA funds in the amount of $9,593,500 from the US Department of Energy, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Effective September 10, 2009 through September 9, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorized Major Richard D. Lynch, Jaffrey, NH, be nominated for appointment to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Governor’s Horse Guards.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
Authorized Division of Historical Resources to retroactively award a federally funded Certified Local Government Grant to the City of Concord, for the project “Blossom Hill Cemetery Survey”, in the amount of $11,795. Effective June 30, 2009 through September 15, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
Authorized Division of Plant Industry to retroactively accept and expend grant funds from the US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey to be utilized for educational outreach and survey activities that will provide specific information to APHIS and other interested parties for the Forest Pests survey, detection, and outreach Asian Long-horned Beetle program in the amount of $75,000. Effective May 18, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorized to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $400,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, to be utilized to support offender reentry efforts. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to accept and expend $86,752 of federal funds from the USDA Forest Service for maintaining and enhancing the Forest Health Program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to award a grant to the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association for their 2010 out-of-state promotional project under the Joint Promotional Program in the amount of $33,607.50. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation of tools valued at $502.80; labor and materials for a volleyball court valued at $650; and to accept and expend a cash donation of $5,000 from Walmart Distribution Center, Raymond, NH, for Pawtuckaway State Park, Raymond, NH. Effective upon G&C approval.

NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorized to accept and expend a $10,000 donation from the family of Peter Shintani to be deposited in the Search and Rescue account. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to amend a sole source contract with Camp, Dresser & McKee Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 7-15-09, item#58) for professional engineering services associated with capital improvements at the Franklin wastewater treatment plant, by increasing the amount by $657,000 from $1,314,000 to $1,971,000. 100% Capital (SRF Loan) Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Community & Health Services to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $175,000 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration to fund the Rural Health & Primary Care Section, Health Workforce. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Bureau of Developmental Services
Authorized DHHS and the Department of Education, Division of Instruction to support a co-funded agreement with the Institute on Disability at the University of NH in the amount of $50,000. (2) Further Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the Institute on Disability, University of NH, Durham, NH, to develop and implement research and demonstration projects promoting best practice in community services for people with developmental disabilities, and to provide training for staff, individuals and families in the amount of $220,227. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 77% General, 23% Other (Federal) Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
Authorized to award annual grants in the State Fiscal Year 2010 in the amount of $200,726.13 to 22 NH grant recipients in Strafford County for infrastructure sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds. The Prevention Programs are:

Authorized to award annual grants in the State Fiscal Year 2010 in the amount of $255,346.67 to 26 NH grant recipients in Merrimack County for infrastructure sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds. The Prevention Programs are:

Authorized to award annual grants in the State Fiscal Year 2010 in the amount of $164,979.21 to 15 NH grant recipients in Cheshire County for infrastructure sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Authorized to award annual grants in the State Fiscal Year 2010 in the amount of $628,844.10 to 48 NH grant recipients in Hillsborough County for infrastructure sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Authorized to award annual grants in the State Fiscal Year 2010 in the amount of $478,284.14 to 32 NH grant recipients in Rockingham County for infrastructure sustainability. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.
Glencliff Home
Authorized to accept a non-monetary donation of a 50” Panasonic Plasma Television from The TV Guy, Woodsville, NH, with a value of $1,399.95.

NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
Authorized to accept monies totaling $22,374.78 received during the period of July 1, 2009, to September 30, 2009 as a result of fundraising drives from various organizations and from personal contributions.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to accept and expend Vocational Rehabilitation State ARRA grant award funds in the amount of $1,923,884 from the US Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
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 withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
Authorized to enter into a contract with Granite State Independent Living, Concord, NH, to provide dropout prevention and recovery activities in an amount not to exceed $369,871. (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, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend $685,926 of federal pass-through ARRA funds from the NH Department of Justice for the purpose of hiring two State Police Trooper I positions by the Investigative Services Bureau. (2)Further Authorized to establish two temporary full-time Trooper I positions, labor grade 21, to be assigned in the Investigative Services Bureau in an effort to dedicate their time to the investigation of unsolved homicides in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% Transfers from Other Agencies. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of State Police to budget and expend $337,993 of the prior year carry forward balance in the Communication Replacement Link account for the purpose of replacing certain microwave communication paths, as required by the Federal Communications Commission, currently in use by the Division of State Police, from T-Mobile USA Inc., Bellevue, WA. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Private and Local Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of State Police to accept and expend $1,500,000 of federal funds from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the purpose of reducing and deterring serious crime in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized Division of Motor Vehicles to enter into a sole source contract extension with ACS State & Local Solutions Inc., Phoenix, AZ, (previously approved by G&C on 1-12-05, item #65), to provide International Registration Plan VISTA/RS & Performance and Registration System Management VISTA/SE systems maintenance in an amount not to exceed $300,024. Effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011. 100% Highway Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R. S. Audley, Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #416E), for the construction of three bridges and associated roadway approach work for the Manchester-Boston Airport Access Road from the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Bedford towards the Manchester-Boston Airport, by increasing the amount by $1,300,000 from $19,618,194.27 to $20,918,194.27. Effective upon G&C approval. 72% Federal, 18% State Highway, 10% Turnpike Funds.

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

Holly Manning, Concord, NH to the Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics
Joseph Casey, Rochester, NH to the Electricians Board
Susan Leidy, Concord, NH to the Joint Promotional Program Screening Committee
Michele D. Perkins, Henniker, NH to the Post Secondary Education Commission
Donald E. Chesnel, Rochester, NH to the Volunteer NH Board of Directors
Donna Wright, Concord, NH to the Volunteer NH Board of Directors
Elaine Lauterborn, Rochester, NH to the Waste Management Council
Steve Guercia, Concord, NH to the Water Well Board
Duncan Watson, Drewsville, NH to the Waste Management 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.

THANK YOU, to the Town Officers and staff of Acworth, Alstead, Chesterfield, Marlow, Nelson, Surry and Walpole, NH who made my meeting at Alyson’s Orchard such a huge success.

Special thanks to :

Commissioner of Agriculture, Lorraine Merrill
Representative, Tara Sad
County Commissioner, Jack Pratt

The Morris Dancers , Tom Buttrick

The Governor, Executive Council, and the public attending the meeting were entertained with a Morris Dancing demonstration by Jack and The Green Morris Men of Nelson, NH.

Awards were presented to:

Commendation for Dayton Duncan, Walpole, NH
Commendation for Ken Burns, Walpole, NH
Citation for Jonathan Clowes and John Putnam, Acworth, NH
Commendation for Bruce Bellows , Alstead, NH
Commendation for Mary Lou Huffling, Alstead, NH
Commendation for Fred Szmit, Chesterfield, NH
Commendation for Tony Davis, Marlow, NH
Commendation for Marcia Leveque, Marlow, NH
Commendation for the Odd Fellows Forest Lodge 69, Marlow, NH
Citation for Edward and Sandra Winters, Surrey, NH
Commendation Robert Graves, Walpole, NH

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/.