May 14, 2009

TO: All Third District Cities and Towns
FROM: Executive Councilor Beverly Hollingworth

The Governor and Executive Council met on Wednesday May 6, 2009 in the Executive Council Chamber at the State House in Concord, NH and considered an agenda of over 190 items.

The next scheduled Governor and Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday May 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Governor/Councilor Chamber at the State House, Concord, NH.

The following authorized items might be of interest to District Three constituents.

BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Councilor Hollingworth had serious concerns with the following two items and that is reflected in her vote.  She will be sending a statement outlining those concerns and additional information at the first of the week.  It is possible that a motion will be made at the next Governor and Council meeting on May 20, 2009 to reconsider the items.

Councilor Hollingworth voted NO but the item passed on majority vote.
Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Mascoma Savings Bank and USB CEI Investment Fund II, LLC. 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.

Councilor Hollingworth voted NO but the item passed on majority vote.
Authorized to hold a Public Hearing to approve an award of a State Guarantee under RSA 162-A:13 with respect to a loan from Mascoma Savings Bank and Capital Hotel Company III, LLC 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. 

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $2,054,626.73 from the US Department of Energy to fund the Weatherization Assistance Program.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved.  These funds will be used on a state wide basis.
Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Rockingham Community Action Inc., Portsmouth, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $313,170.  Reasons for sole source because of the Department of Energy’s grant guidance giving Community Action Agency preferred statues (due to their nonprofit status as well as their historical performance program.  This is Retroactive because grant was awarded for March 2009 for the program beginning in April, 2009 in the weatherization program this is (2)Further Authorized to advance the vendor $45,886.  Effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011.  100% Federal Funds. 
Authorized to enter into a sole source retroactive contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee Inc., Dover, NH, for the federal Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $268,633.  Reasons for sole source because of the Department of Energy’s grant guidance giving Community Action Agency preferred statues (due to their nonprofit status as well as their historical performance program.  This is Retroactive because grant was awarded for March 2009 for the program beginning in April, 2009 in the weatherization  (2)Further Authorized to advance the vendor $39,360.  Effective April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011.  100% Federal Funds. 

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Authorized on behalf of the Department of Employment Security to amend a contract by the reassignment of the contract from CMB Technologies Inc., to VantiCore LLC, Auburn, NH.  (2)Further Authorized to amend the contract with VantiCore LLC to provide a block of 50 professional Service Support hours that will be used to complete the coding and support of converting the current IVR system from the NH Unemployment System to the new development Unemployment Insurance Modernization system, including recent federal law changes to extended benefits resulting from the economic stimulus package and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, by increasing the amount by $9,250 from $17,500 to $26,750, and by extending the end date to April 15, 2010 from December 4, 2009.  100% Federal Funds.  The Agency Class 027 used by the Department of Employment Security to reimburse DoIT for this maintenance service is 100% Federal Funds. 

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to enter into an agreement with Oak Point Associates, Portsmouth, NH, for professional services to develop the NH Regional Training Institute, Pembroke, NH, for a total price not to exceed $3,619,380.87.  (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $70,736 for additional services that may be required during the development, bringing the total to $3,690,116.87.  (3)Further Authorized the amount of $343,000 for payment to the Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction for engineering services provided, bringing the total to $4,033,116.87.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2013.  100% Federal Funds. 

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to amend a contract with Cardinal Tracking Inc., Flower Mound, TX,  (previously approved by G&C on 3-26-08, item #76), to enhance the TickeTrak System, by increasing the amount by $6,746.78 from $150,879.80 to $157,626.58. The Division of Parks and Recreation currently uses the Cardinal Tracking Season to Electronically issue parking tickets and manage fine collections at our Hampton Meter Patrol. When initially contracted the numbers of out-of-state vehicles was understated.  Further, we are requesting funds to purchase and support a payment Module to be used in conjunction with a lock box service. This will decrease the amount of staff hours needed to process payments.   100% Park Funds. 

FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorized to enter into a Wildlife Habitat Improvement Agreement with Smith Great Bay Farm LLC, Greenland, NH, for the management of 78 acres of agricultural land in the Towns of Greenland and Newington. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2018. 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to accept and expend $1,730,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for purposes of funding retrofits of on and off-road diesel equipment.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010.  100% Federal Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved.  ARRA Funds. 
Authorized to accept and expend $352,412 in funds from the Department of Transportation to implement chloride reduction relative to the I-93 expansion.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  100% Interagency Transfer Funds – Highway Fund.  (2) Further Authorized the DES and DOT to amend a memorandum of agreement by increasing the amount by $705,000 from $560,000 to $1,265,000 to implement chloride reduction strategies in the I-93 corridor from Massachusetts to Manchester, NH.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2016.  80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 
Authorized to accept and expend $96,750 in court settlement funds from American Electric Power for purposes of funding retrofits of on and off-road diesel equipment.   Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009.  100% Other Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 
Authorized to amend an existing agreement with the University of NH Environmental Research Group (previously amended by G&C on 5-16-07, item #77), to assist in the evaluation of ongoing and future bioremediation proposals for the cleanup of hazardous waste sites, by providing a no-cost time extension from June 30, 2009 to June 30, 2011.  100% Hazardous Waste Cleanup Funds. 
Authorized to enter into a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, for the I-93 Chloride Mitigation Project in the amount of $286,992.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011.  80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds. 
Authorized to retroactively amend a Cooperative Project Agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH (previously amended by G&C on 9-5-07, item #33), for the purpose of completing the Water Management Plan for the Souhegan Instream Flow Pilot Program, by extending the end date to December 31, 2009 from March 31, 2009.  100% General Funds. 
Authorized to award a grant to the Seacoast Science Center Inc., Rye, NH, in the amount of $40,000 to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to eradicate invasive plants and restore ecosystem processes at Odiorne Point State Park. Odiorne Point State Park comprises 330 acres and has some of NH’s most rare native ecosystems.  The property is documented as the oldest settled area in NH and is the site of Fort Dearborn.  The value and integrity of these historical and ecological resources are compromised by severe infestation of invasive plants.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010.  100% Federal Funds. 
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Cocheco River Watershed Coalition, Dover, NH, to complete the Introducing LID in the Willow Brook Watershed Project in the amount of $84,912.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011.  100% Federal Funds.  The service area is Strafford County.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
   Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Disease Control to exercise a sole source contract renew and amend option with University of Pittsburgh – Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Pittsburgh, PA (previously approved by G&C on 12-8-08), to provide for the National Retail Data Monitor System, a real-time sales tracking system of over-the-counter healthcare products,(Service area Strafford County.) by increasing the price by $4,818 from $4,488 to $9,306, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  74% Federal, 26% General Funds.   These funds will be applied on a state wide basis.  These funds will be implemented on a state wide basis.
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section, Oral Health Program to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Lamprey Health Care Inc., Newmarket, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #238), to provide a school-based and community-based dental program, by increasing the price by $106,388 from $106,388 to $212,776, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  50% Federal, 50% General Funds.  The geographic area to be served in District 3 include Barrington, Brentwood, Candia, Chester, Danville, Durham, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Lee, Newmarket and Stratham.
   Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with The Upper Room, a Family Resource Center, Derry, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #215), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $33,267 from $76,732 to $109,999, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  85% General, 15% Federal Funds.  The geographic area for District 3 includes Salem, Windham, Sandown and Chester.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire, Manchester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #289), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $53,736 from $123,944 to $177,680, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  84% Federal, 16% General Funds.  .  These funds will be implemented on a state wide basis.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Seacoast Mental Health Center Inc., Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #202), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $49,527 from $114,236 to $163,763, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  100% General Funds.  .  These funds will be implemented on a state wide basis.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the Community Diversion Program, Greenland, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #261), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $39,800 from $91,800 to $131,600, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  75% Federal, 25% General Funds.  The geographic area to be served is Rockingham County.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Dover Police Department, Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #201), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $15,608 from $36,000 to $51,608, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  100% General Funds
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with New Outlook Inc., Exeter, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #290), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $30,955 from $71,400 to $102,355, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  100% General Funds.  The geographic area to be served is Exeter, Brentwood, Newfields, Stratham, East Kingston and Kennisington.
Authorized Prevention Services Unit to exercise a contract renew and amend option with the NH Teen Institute for the Prevention for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Nashua, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #286), to provide substance abuse prevention services, by increasing the price by $147,378 from $339,934 to $487,312, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  100% Federal Funds.  These funds will be implemented on a state wide basis.
Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Lamprey Health Care Inc., Newmarket, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #208), to provide alcohol and other drug treatment services, by increasing the price by $62,823 from $138,990 to $201,813, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  100% Federal Funds. 
Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Odyssey House Inc., Hampton, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #218), to provide clinically managed high intensity substance abuse treatment services, by increasing the price by $384,200 from $958,380 to $1,342,580, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  100% Federal Funds.  .  These funds will be implemented on a state wide basis.
Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Southeastern NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-27-07, item #224), to provide comprehensive substance abuse treatment services, by increasing the price by $1,105,309 from $2,445,374 to $3,550,683, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  55% General, 41% Federal, 4% Highway Funds.  .  These funds will be implemented on a state wide basis.
#139B            Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Families First of the Greater Seacoast, Portsmouth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #211), to provide alcohol and other drug treatment services, by increasing the price by $28,928 from $64,000 to $92,928, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  55% Federal, 45% General Funds.  The geographic area to be served is Portsmouth, NH
   New Hampshire Hospital
Authorized to amend a sole source inter-agency agreement with the NH Technical Institute, Concord, NH, and the Lakes Region Community College, Laconia, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 9-3-08, item #68), to continue to provide tuition for NHH employees who have been accepted into the Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program, by increasing the price by $70,000 from $70,000 to $140,000, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2011.  Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later.  69% General, 30% Federal, 1% Other (Transfers from Other Agencies) Funds. These funds will be implemented on a state wide basis.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $23,730,633 from the US Department of Education.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010.  100% Non-Lapsing Federal ARRA Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved.  The federal funs are used in accordance with Public Law 111-5 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the purpose of ensuring that Children with disabilities age 3-21 have access to a fee appropriate public education to meet each child’s unique needs and prepare them for future education, employment and independent living.   The entire funding from USDE is considered flow-thru to the Local Education agencies.
Authorized to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $808,156 from the US Department of Education.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010.  100% Non-Lapsing Federal ARRA Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved.  .  The federal funs are used in accordance with Public Law 111-5 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the purpose of ensuring that Children with disabilities age 3-5 have access to a fee appropriate public education to meet each child’s unique needs and prepare them for future education, employment and independent living.   The entire funding from USDE is considered flow-thru to the Local Education agencies.
Authorized to accept and expend additional funds from the US Department of Agriculture to provide funding to Local Education Agencies for the improvement and purchase of equipment to be used in the National School Lunch Program in the amount of $215,765.  Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010.  100% Federal ARRA Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 
Authorized to budget and expend American Recovery and Reinvestment ACT Stimulus funds in the amount of $15,473,827.  Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011.  (2) Further Authorized to establish a class 050 (Personal Service-Temp) position for one Education Consultant for the period of G&C through December 31, 2011.  100% Federal ARRA Funds.  Fiscal Committee approved. 

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreement with the town as detailed in letter dated March 16, 2009, in the amount of $31,000 for the purpose of preparing Federal Emergency Management Agency approved updated local multi-hazard mitigation plans.  Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2009.  100% Federal Funds. 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized to enter into an agreement with the University of NH, Complex Systems Research Center, through the University of NH’s Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to provide Geographic Information System services for needs assessment to develop technical requirements and specifications for a statewide aerial image acquisition initiative for a fee not to exceed $32,670.  Effective upon G&C approval through October 31, 2009.  80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds. 
Authorized Bureau of Highway Design to amend a contract with The Louis Berger Group Inc., Manchester, NH and East Orange, NJ, (previously approved by G&C on 8-9-06, item #110), for the preliminary engineering design for the replacement of the I-95 Turnpike System bridge over the Taylor River in Hampton Falls and Hampton, by extending the completion date from June 26, 2009 to June 25, 2010.  Effective upon G&C approval.
Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a 8.6+/- acre parcel of State owned land in Brentwood to Sig Sauer Inc., for $152,000 which includes an Administrative fee of $1,100.  Effective upon G&C approval.  100% Unrestricted Highway Funds. 
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with George R. Cairns and Sons Inc., Windham, NH, for roadway reconstruction of I-93 (new northbound barrel), through the Exit 3 interchange area in Windham on the basis of a low bid of $25,969,102.80.  (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $1,298,455.14 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project.  Effective upon G&C approval through November 1, 2011.  100% Federal Stimulus Funds. 

LATE  ITEMS:

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized the department to enter into a contract with Continental Paving, Inc. of    Londonderry, NH on the basis of a low bid of $129,620.48  for pavement rehabilitation of approx. 2.4 miles of NH 111 in Salem, Derry and Atkinson from the date of G& C approval through Sept. 18, 2009. 2) Further authorize that a
contingency in the amount of  $129,620.48 to be approved for payment of late conditions, which may appear during the construction of the project. 80% Federal Funds and 20% Highway Funds.
Authorized the department to enter into a contract with Brox Industries, Inc. of Dracut, MA on the basis of a low bid of $3, 081,447.00 for roadway resurfacing of 36.32 miles in maintenance District V in Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham Counties, from the date of G&C approval through Sept. 25, 2009. 100% Federal Stjimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.
Authorized the department to enter into a contract with Pike Industries, Inc of Belmont, NH on the basis of a low bid of $3,223,970.75 for roadway resurfacing of 35.32 miles in maintenance District VI in Strafford and Rockingham Counties, from the date of G&C approval through Sept. 25, 2009.  100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

The Governor nominated the following individual from District Three to serve on State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Paul Holloway, Rye, NH to the State Lottery Commission

If you have interest in serving on any of the 300+ State Boards or Commissions please send a letter of interest along with a resume to Jennifer Kuzma in care of the Governor’s office and CC it to Councilor Hollingworth.

Please feel free to contact me with concerns or support for these individuals or any other issues you might have.

Represents the cities and towns of Atkinson, Barrington, Brentwood, Chester, Danville, Dover, Durham, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Greenland, Hampstead, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, Lee, Madbury, New Castle, Newfields, Newington, Newmarket, Newton, North Hampton, Nottingham, Plaistow, Portsmouth, Rye, Salem, Sandown, Seabrook, South Hampton, Stratham, and Windham.
For additional information on the cities and towns in this district, go to www.nh.gov/municipal/.