April 1, 2009

FROM: DEBORA B. PIGNATELLI, Executive Councilor

Concord, NH - Listed below are some of the items that were approved at the Governor and Council Meeting April 1, 2009 that might be of interest to District Five constituents.

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2009,
10:00 AM in the Executive Council Chamber, State House, Concord, NH.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to accept and expend American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds in the amount of $23,218,594 from the US Department of Energy, for the Low Income Weatherization program. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal - ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.

LIQUOR COMMISSION
Authorized to amend an agreement with L. Parker’s Electric Service, Londonderry, NH (previously approved by G&C on 6-25-08, item #100), for electrical services for various Liquor Commission locations throughout NH, by increasing the price from $378,900 to $480,950, an increase of $102,050. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
#61 Authorized to enter into agreements with the entities as detailed in letter dated March 19, 2009, to implement water quality planning and outreach programs in the amount of $37,238. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.
#66 Authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Town of Winchester, NH, in the amount of $2,271 for the purpose of milfoil control activities in Forest Lake. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Other Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the towns as detailed in letter dated February 24, 2009, in the amount of $30,000 for the purpose of preparing Federal Emergency Management Agency approved updated local multi-hazard mitigation plans. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized to accept and expend federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds in the amount of $135,700,000 for various state transportation projects. Effective upon G&C approval through February 17, 2012. ARRA Funding. Fiscal Committee approved.
Authorized the Bureau of Highway Maintenance to amend a contract with Killings & Sons Inc., Hollis, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-8-08, item #174), to replace the water supply on the property of Douglas McCarthy, Harrisville, NH, by increasing the amount by $7,446 from $17,530 to $24,976. 100% Highway Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Right of Way to sell a State owned homestead on a 0.21 acre parcel of State owned land improved with a historic single-family residence located at 431 Main Street in Keene to George Xanthopoulos for $160,000 plus $1,100 Administrative Fee. (2) Further Authorized to compensate Better Homes and Gardens The Masiello Group & Associates from the proceeds of the subject sale in the amount of $8,000 for real estate services. Effective upon G&C approval.

LATE ITEMS

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized the Office of Energy and Planning to enter into a SOLE SOURCE contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc. of Keene, NH in the amount of $2,601,788.00 for the Weatherization Assistance Program effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized the Office of Energy and Planning to enter into a SOLE SOURCE contract with Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc of Manchester NH in the amount of $5,390,392.00 for the Weatherization Assistance Program effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2012. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds ARRA Funds.

The following persons from District Five were nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions

Joshua Boynton, Goffstown, NH, Human Rights Commission
Andrew R. Peterson, Peterborough, NH, New England Board of Higher Education

Represents the cities and towns of Amherst, Brookline, Dunbarton, Fitzwilliam, Goffstown, Greenville, Hinsdale, Hollis, Jaffrey, Keene, Lyndeborough, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, New Boston, New Ipswich, Peterborough, Richmond, Rindge, Sharon, Swanzey, Temple, Troy, Wilton, and Winchester.
For additional information on the cities and towns in this district, go to www.nh.gov/municipal/.