November 18, 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 18, 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, December 9, 2009.

A Special Meeting of the Governor and Council will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the State House, Concord, NH.

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Authorized to accept and place on file the annual financial statement for FY 2009.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Authorized the resolution permitting the State Treasurer to proceed with the sale and issuance of up to $150 million of General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds through a competitive process, negotiated sale or private placement. Effective through January 31, 2010.

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorized to enter into subgrants totaling $59,320 with the NH Department of Safety, utilizing funds from the US Department of Justice Statistics FFY 2008 Statistical Analysis Center ($9,370) and FFY 2010 Supplemental Grant Program ($49,950) to compile crime statistics for the purpose of distributing the data via the internet to law enforcement personnel, policymakers, the media and the general public. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to contract with Robert P. Freitas Jr. to serve as a Criminal Justice Investigator for the Cold Case Unit for the purpose of investigating cold case homicide cases in the amount of $115,710. Effective December 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to enter into a Grant Agreement with the City of Dover, NH, to support the purchase of two replacement plow/dump trucks in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized to amend an agreement with JSI Research and Training Institute Inc., d/b/a Community Health Institute, Bow, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 10-7-09, item #60), to provide logistical support for regional H1N1 workshops and to accelerate H1N1-specific technical assistance to All Health Hazard Region planners, by increasing the price limitation by $34,950 from $454,365 to $489,315. Effective retroactive to October 7, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.
#54Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Dr. Nii Norte Lokko, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Dover, NH, to receive reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program in an amount not to exceed $70,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% General 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 $368,801.45. (2) Further 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 $152,351.79. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.  See attached.
Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the sub-grantees as detailed in letter dated October 19, 2009, to complete the project identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $223,641.50. Effective upon G&C approval through May 25, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.  The Town of Chesterfield $20,464 (Grants to Local Government – Federal) + $1,637 (Sub Grantee – Administrative Costs).

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized to reallocate $4,935,251.78 of previously approved funding from ARRA funds to Highways funds, which represents authorization for construction contingencies for contracts approved by prior G&C actions as detailed in letter dated October 26, 2009. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance to enter into agreements totaling $58,400 with the City of Keene ($14,100), with the Town of Pittsfield ($19,500), with the Town of Winchester ($9,800), and with the Town of Hollis ($15,000) to provide services under the Safe Routes to School program through the municipal-manages process. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Traffic to enter into a sole source memorandum of agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation, Ames, IA, to provide the State’s share of the operational costs totaling $123,000 for the 511 Travel Information Number. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first. 80% Federal, 20% Match/Turnpike Toll Credit Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Traffic to enter into a contract with Green Mountain Communications Inc., Wolfeboro Falls, NH, for full implementation and maintenance of a wireless microwave communications backbone/network (hardware and software) and delployment of Intelligent Transportation System field devices along the I-93 Salem to Manchester highway corridor in the amount not to exceed $3,833,347.28. Effective upon G&C approval through October 22, 1010, with a warranty period extending 24 months beyond that date to October 22, 2012. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds (Turnpike Toll Credit).

LATE ITEM
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized the Department to approve loan agreement with Manachester Water Works, the Town of Jaffrey, and the City of Lebanon to finance water system improvement projects under the provision of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 1100 et seq. effective upon G&C approval. 50% DWSRF Repayment funds, 50% ARRA federal funds.  Town of Jaffrey $1,182,000.
Authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with the City of Rochester by decreasing the loan amount by $605,000 from $4,150,000 to $3,545,000. The original loan was approved by G&C on July 28, 2009, #3. 2) Authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with the Manchester Water Works by decreasing the loan amount by $736,087 from $2,536,087 to $1,800,000. The original loan was approved by G&C on July 28, 2009, #3. 3) Authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with the City of Rochester by decreasing the loan amount by $605,000 from $4,150,000 to $3,545,000. The original loan was approved by G&C on September 23, 2009, Item #57. Effective upon G&C approval. All of the above to finance water system improvement projects under the provision of RSA 486:14 and NH Code of Administrative Rules Env-Dw 1100 et seq. 50% DWSRF Repayment funds, 50% ARRA federal funds.

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

Carolyn W. Baldwin, Gilmanton, NH to Historical Resources Council
Michael Sochat, Weare, NH to Medical Review Subcommittee
Carol Leonard, Hopkinton, NH to Midwifery 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/.