June 3, 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 June 3, 2009 that might be of interest to District Five constituents.

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in the State House, Concord, NH.

OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING
Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Nashua Regional Planning Commission, Merrimack, NH, for planning assistance and training to municipalities on local, municipal and regional planning issues in the amount of $24,045. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a three-month holdover amendment with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #40), for courtroom space of approximately 32,545 square feet, by increasing the amount by $97,943.88 from $391,755.52 for a total of $489,719.40. Effective July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009. 100% Transfer Funds – transfer from AOC, Rent from Other Agencies – General Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design and Construction to retroactively amend a contract with Keith P. Hemingway, Bristol, NH, for professional design services for the new Merrimack District Courthouse, Merrimack, NH, by increasing the amount by $59,662 from $425,320 to $484,982. (2) Further authorized a contingency increase in the amount of $20,000 from $25,000 to $45,000 for unanticipated expenses for the Merrimack District Courthouse at Merrimack, NH, bringing the total to $529,982. Effective February 2, 2009 through July 1, 2010.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Oak Point Associates, Portsmouth, NH, for professional Electrical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with Lee F. Carroll, PE, Gorham, NH, for professional Electrical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Public Works Design & Construction to enter into an agreement with John F. Penney Consulting Services PC, Chester, VT, for professional Mechanical Services required for planning, design and construction of various Public Works’ Projects as necessary and required by the Department in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2012. ARRA Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
Authorized to enter into a grant with the Cheshire County Conservation District, Walpole, NH, for the Keene Rain Garden Project in the amount of $25,023. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Other Funds.

LIQUOR COMMISSION
Authorized to enter into a contract with D.P. Melican Construction, Hampton Falls, NH, for the sole purpose of providing necessary repairs to one catch basin in the parking lot at the NH State Liquor Store #69, Nashua, NH, for a total price of $6,400. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. 100% General Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authorized to accept and expend $135,267.73 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency via the State Office of Emergency Management in order to reimburse eligible expenses for mitigating damages suffered on public lands state wide during the December 12, 2008 Ice Storm. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved.

FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Authorized to enter into Off Highway Recreational Vehicle Law Enforcement supplemental contracts with the NH Police Departments as detailed in letter dated May 20, 2009, for a total of $47,475. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 100% Other (OHRV) Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to accept and expend $395,600 in federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for purposes of funding water quality management planning projects. Effective upon G&C approval through August 17, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend $1,286,000 federal EPA LUST Stimulus funds for purposes of inventory, assessment, tank closure and/or cleanup at leaking underground storage tank sites. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend $39,163,900 in ARRA Federal Funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of funding the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2013. ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.
Authorized to amend a Local Source Water Protection grant to Pennichuck Water Works, Merrimack, NH (previously approved by G&C on 8-13-08, item #90), to complete a project to protect drinking water from contamination, by extending the completion date to December 31, 2009 from June 30, 2009.
Authorized to accept and expend $19,500,000 in ARRA 2009 federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of funding the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan program. Effective upon G&C approval through October 1, 2015. ARRA Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval of June 12, 2009.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Medicaid Business and Policy
Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA of 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services in the amount of $14,297,130.85 and reduce the General Funds in the amount of $14,282,848. (2) Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $14,298,901.92 and additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,771,073.16, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $14,282,848 in the accounts as detailed in letter dated May 11, 2009. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $3,943,604.67, and reduce the General Funds in the amount of $3,939,665. (2) Authorized to make use of general funds above in the amount of $1,000,000. (3) Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $2,942,969.18, and accept and expend additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $364,518.46, and make use of general funds above in the amount of $2,939,665. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend additional ARRA 2009 Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $99,011.91, and reduce the General Funds in the amount of $98,913. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $99,024.18, and additional ARRA Title XIX Medicaid federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $12,265.21. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Division of Public Health Services
Authorized Bureau of Prevention Services, Nutrition and Health Promotion Section to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 6-4-08, item #142), to provide Women, Infants and Children, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program nutrition services, by increasing the price by $464,125 from $805,027.93 to $1,269,152.93, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 99.7% Federal, 0.3% General Funds.
Bureau of Developmental Services
Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $634,393.76, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $633,760. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $6,584,636, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $6,578,051. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $282,159, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $281,877. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $452,033.58, and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $451,582. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Joseph Fish, Ph.D., Psychologist, Goffstown, NH, to provide psychology services to children with special health care needs and their families in the amount of $116,174. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 57% General, 43% Federal Funds.
Authorized Special Medical Services Section to enter into an agreement with Tammie I. Sullivan, PT II, PCS, Dunbarton, NH, to provide pediatric physical therapy services to specialty clinics for children with neuromotor disabilities and their families in the amount of $18,699. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2011. 68% General, 32% Federal Funds.
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism Inc., Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 10-31-07, item #111A), to provide alcohol and other drug treatment services, by increasing the price by $1,110,623 from $2,460,732 to $3,571,355, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 14% Federal, 83% General, 3% Highway Funds.
Authorized to exercise a contract renew and amend option with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-13-07, item #203), to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services, by increasing the price by $230,272 from $767,334 to $997,606, and by extending the completion date to June 30, 2010. 97% Federal, 3% General Funds.
Bureau of Behavioral Health
Authorized to accept additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $433,645.32. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept Title XIX Medicaid federal Funds through the ARRA of 2009 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $4,177,642.51. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds of $750,750 and ARRA funds of $93,093 and make use of a portion of the general funds from above, $657,000, to cover shortfall in the Community Mental Health Medicaid program. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Harbor Homes Inc., Nashua, NH, to provide non-Medicaid funded mental health services and peer support services in an amount not to exceed $116,820. Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. 70% General, 30% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Community Council of Nashua, NH, d/b/a Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council, Nashua, NH, to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $476,501. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 88% General, 12% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Monadnock Family Services, Keene, NH, to provide mental health services in an amount not to exceed $51,270. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 96.5% Federal, 3.5% General Funds.
Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services
Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in the amount of $7,066,424.84, and decrease revenue adjustments in local funds of $2,050,923.17. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in the amount of $12,399,588.57, and decrease revenue adjustments in local funds of $8,994,579.85 and general funds of $3,392,621.52. (3) Further Authorized to accept and expend Title XIX Medicaid federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in the amount of $843,843, and increase revenue adjustments in general funds of $657,000. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Southwestern Community Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide Elder Abuse Counseling and Community Elder Support Services in an amount not to exceed $15,257.68. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 42% General, 58% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with City of Nashua, Nashua, NH, to provide Transportation Services in an amount not to exceed $113,782.54. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 42% General, 58% Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Area Agency of Greater Nashua Inc., d/b/a Gateways Community Services, Nashua, NH, to provide Adult Day Services in an amount not to exceed $105,287.04. Effective July 1, 2009 or upon G&C approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2010. 57% Federal, 48% General Funds.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the US Administration for Children and Families in the amount of $1,201,200. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $2,236,379.15; and decrease revenue adjustments to General Funds in the amount of $2,234,145. Effective retroactive to October 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorized to budget and expend ARRA Stimulus funds in the amount of $190,310 for Education for Homeless Children and Youth. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. 100% Federal (ARRA) Funds.
Authorized Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning to establish one Program Specialist (LG19). (2) Further Authorized to allow allocation of salary of an existing Secretary II part-time position, providing support for the ARRA grant. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. (3) Further Authorized to accept and expend WIA Youth ARRA agreement funds in the amount of $2,395,321.25 from the Workforce Opportunity Council Inc. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. 100% Federal (ARRA) Funds.
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized to accept and expend federal ARRA funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to acquire an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle. (2)Further Authorized to provide funding to the City of Manchester, to acquire an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle in the amount of $1,000,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized to accept and expend Federal ARRA funds in the amount of $4,600,000 for airport improvement projects at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport (Keene), Laconia Municipal Airport and Boire Field (Nashua). Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Rail and Transit to pay an amount not to exceed $80,000 to the City of Nashua, NH, to provide a portion of the funds required to match Federal Transit Administration grant funds for bus acquisition. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2009. 100% Capital –General Funds.
Authorized to amend a contract with CHA Inc., Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 11-10-04, item #152), for design review services for the Salem-Manchester I-93 widening project, by extending the completion date from June 30, 2009 to August 31, 2009.
Authorized Bureau of Planning and Community Service to enter into agreements with the municipalities of Keene, Tamworth, and Franklin to provide services under the High Priority Program in providing funding and services necessary for completing a total of three projects through the municipal-managed process in the amount of $1,987,920. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2014. 100% Federal Funds / 80% Federal, 20% Local Match Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with All States Asphalt Inc., Sunderland, MA, for resurfacing of approximately 15 miles of roadways located in Districts III, IV, V & VI in the counties of Carroll, Hillsborough, Rockingham and Strafford on the basis of a single bid of $818,002.50. Effective upon G&C approval through August 14, 2009. 100% Betterment Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to amend a contract with R. S. Audley Inc., Bow, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-17-08), for rehabilitation/widening and safety improvements on the bridge carrying F.E. Everett Turnpike northbound and southbound over the Souhegan River in the Town of Merrimack, by increasing the amount by $530,000 from $13,588,454.21 to $14,118,454.21. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% Turnpike Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Laconia Airport Authority, to design and reconstruct the Terminal Aircraft Parking Apron at the Laconia Municipal Airport in the amount of $835,420. Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the City of Keene, NH, to design and reconstruct the Terminal Aircraft Parking Apron at the Dillant-Hopkins Airport (Keene) in the amount of $1,298,500. Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into an agreement with the Community Alliance of Human Services Inc., Claremont, NH, to purchase miscellaneous capital equipment and facility rehabilitation for an amount not to exceed $119,400. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Aeronautics to provide funding to the Nashua Airport Authority to design and reconstruct the Tower Aircraft Parking Apron at Aoire Field (Nashua) in the amount of $1,753,000. Effective upon G&C approval through February 16, 2011. 100% ARRA Federal Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a contract with Tri-County Communityto exceed $3,225. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Rail & Transit to enter into a contract with Advance Transit Inc., Wilder, VT, to complete the expansion and renovation of the Advance Transit facility located in Wilder, VT, for an amount not to exceed $1,529,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2010. 100% Federal Stimulus Funds. ARRA Funds.
Authorized Bureau of Construction to enter into a contract with A.J. Cameron Sod Farms Inc., Farmington, NH, for landscaping/plantings within the roundabout at the intersection of NH 10/12/101 and Winchester in Keene on the basis of a low bid of $24,592. (2) Further Authorized a contingency in the amount of $3,688.80 for payment of latent conditions which may appear during the construction of the project. Effective upon G&C approval through August 27, 2010. 80% Federal, 20% Highway Funds

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

Karen L. Baranowski, Nashua, NH to the Board of Nursing
Samuel J. Giarrusso, Amherst, NH to the New Hampshire Retirement System

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/.