November 19, 2009

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

The Governor and Executive Council met on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Concord, NH and considered an agenda of over 85 items.

The next scheduled Governor and Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Executive Councilor Chamber at the State House, Concord, NH.

There will be a Special Meeting of the Governor and Executive Council on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:30 AM at the State House.

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

OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
Authorized that Captain Nelson E. Perron, Nottingham, NH, be nominated for promotion to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard. This officer meets all prerequisites for this grade, having been found to be physically, mentally, morally, and professionally qualified.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized to amend a lease with the Town of Plaistow, NH, for a five month extension for the Plaistow District Court. Effective January 18, 2011 and expiring June 30, 2011. (2)Further Authorized to accept a gift of free rent for the Plaistow District Court for the period of December 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011, valued at approximately $68,677.51 from the Town of Plaistow.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with Segal Advisors of New York, NY, to continue as an independent consultant for the State of NH Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan for the purpose of providing ongoing review of investment options, assessment of investment option performance, and other recommendations concerning the Plan, by extending the end date from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2011, and increasing the price by $90,000 from $90,000 to $180,000.
(2) Further Authorized to accept from the Plan Administrator sufficient fees to fund these costs, the cost of audits and necessary training of the Commission.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
Authorized to budget and expend carry forward funds totaling $2,049.16 received from the University of NH, Durham, NH. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Other Funds – UNH Grant.

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.
Authorized to award a grant to the Gundalow Company, Portsmouth, NH, to conduct an on-board environmental education series at locations in the seacoast region in the amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the University of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, to support the Nitrogen Assessment for the Lamprey River Watershed in the amount of $40,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source agreement with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA, to conduct two “red tide” cyst surveys in the Gulf of Maine as part of a multi-state project in the amount of $150,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2012. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Disability Determination Unit
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Linda J. Tuttle, RN, Bedford, NH, to function as a Disability Determination Reviewer in an amount not to exceed $24,128. Effective December 9, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 75% Federal, 25% General Funds. These funds will be implemented on a state-wide basis.
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. These funds will be implemented on a state-wide basis.
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, to enter into an agreement with the Alliance for Healthy Homes, Washington, DC, to research, develop, and recommend a plan and timeline relative to NH becoming and Environmental Protection Agency, Authorizedd renovation, repair and painting program state in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
These funds will be implemented on a state-wide basis.
Authorized Bureau of Community Health Services, Rural Health and Primary Care Section to enter into an agreement with Amanda L. Wood-Friend, Portsmouth, NH, to receive reimbursement for payment of educational loans through the State Loan Repayment Program in an amount not to exceed $8,750. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. 100% General Funds. A certified nurse practitioner will be working part-time at Lamprey Health Care, Newmarket. NH. The geographic area to be served is Rockingham County.
Authorized 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.
To work full time in a medically underserved area serving all of Sullivan County.
Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to enter into a sole source amendment with the Town of Exeter, NH (previously approved by G&C on 9-9-09, item #94), to improve readiness for, and response to, the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the amount by $42,495 from $70,000 to $112,495. (2)Further Authorized advance payment not to exceed 25% of the amount, for costs for projects within the agreement. Effective retroactive to September 9, 2009. 100% Federal Funds. The geographic area to be served is Brentwood, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, Newfields, Newmarket, Newton, Nottingham, Raymond, Seabrook, South Hampton and Stratham, NH.
New Hampshire Hospital
Authorized to make a payment of $13,280 to The Joint Commission, Chicago, IL, for on-site survey fees. These funds will be implemented on a state-wide basis. For twenty-nine years, The Joint Commission has surveyed the NH Hospital every three years. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the facilities, operations, and patient care services of NHH and to deem eligibility of NHH for Medicare, Medicaid and other reimbursements.

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
Authorized to award a $6,000 grant to the New England 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.
These funds provide scholarships for meritorious students who are NH residents attending accredited NH colleges.
Authorized to award a $12,000 grant to Saint Anselm 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.

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. This includes Chester, Epping School District, Newton, North Hampton, Salem and Sandown.
Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the sub-grantees as detailed in letter dated October 16, 2009, for the implementation of a project identified through the evaluation of natural hazards in the amount of $524,917. Effective upon G&C approval through January 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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.  This service provides information on local attractions and services combined with relevant (real time) information on traffic, highway construction and weather conditions.
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).
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with C. White Marine Inc., Danvers, MA, for replacement of concrete encasements on steel H-piles supporting the bridge along Route 1B over Little Harbor in New Castle and Rye, on the basis of a low bid of $1,084,817.50. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $108,481.75 for latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through December 3, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with Klicos Painting Company Inc., Baltimore, MD, for painting the NH approach spans of the Piscataqua River Bridge carrying I-95 over the Pan-Am Railroad, Ranger Way, and Preble Way in the City of Portsmouth, on the basis of a low bid of $7,537,400. (2)Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $376,870 for latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds.

LATE ITEMS:
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized the Department to enter into a contract with The Frank Massin Agency, Inc. of Fitzwilliam NH in the amount of $5,792.00 for insurance coverage for the John E. State Estate and Shieling Forest Estate from Dec. 1, 2009 through December 1, 2019. 100% Trust Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
  Approved the list of Governor and Council meeting dates for the period of January through June 2010. January- 13 and 27; February 9; March 10 and 24; April 14 and 28; May 12 and 26 and June 9 and 23rd.

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

Ryan DeMaria, Salem, NH to Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board
Robert S.S. Blake, Durham, NH to Fish & Game Commission
Richard J. Laughton, Jr., Durham, NH to Public Employee Labor Relations Board

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 carbon copy 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/.