NEWS RELEASE
FOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DISTRICT TWO
October 20, 2010
FROM
JOHN D. SHEA, Executive Councilor
October 20, 2010 Manchester, NH -
Listed below are some of the items that were approved at the
Governor and Council Meeting, October 20, 2010, that might be of
interest to District Two constituents.
The next scheduled Governor and
Executive Council Meeting will be held in Concord, New Hampshire on
Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Authorized to establish the entrance
salary for the new Executive Director, John Richards, at
Unclassified Salary Grade EE, Step 4, $74,596 annually. Effective
November 1, 2010.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
Authorized to accept and place on file
the Report and Findings of Councilor John D. Shea with regard to the
refinancing of certain existing indebtedness and the funding of
certain capital improvements in connection with Crotched Mountain
Rehabilitation Center Inc., Greenfield, NH. The Center expects to
issue approximately $35 million in bonds.
Authorized that $160,968,817 be lapsed
from the Working Capital Warrant for the month of September. (2)
Further authorized a Working Capital Warrant in the amount of
$400,000,000 to cover the expenditures for the month of November.
Authorized the State Suggestion and
Extraordinary Service Award Evaluation Committee to award a net sum
of $1,000 to Chad Hayes of the Department of Transportation for
researching and trying a different snow plow blade.. Effective upon
G&C approval. After experiencing poor performance from carbide
edges of the plow trucks in District 6, Mr. Hayes sought out a
better product. The JOMA 12” sectional plow edge conformed to the
shape of the roadways helping to further clean the roadway of snow
and slush.
STATE TREASURY
Authorized to issue up to $90 million of
federal highway grant anticipation bonds, 2010 series. (2) Further
authorized the Trust Agreement and First Supplemental Trust Agreement
between the State of NH and Bank of NY Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (3)
Further authorized the bond purchase contract between the State and a
syndicate of underwriters. For the widening of Interstate 93 from
Salem, NH to Manchester, NH.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Authorized the Division of Travel and
Tourism Development to award grants to the organizations as detailed in
letter dated September 21, 2010, totaling $257,584.41 for their
2010/2011 in-state and out-of-state marketing projects under the Joint
Promotional Program. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General
Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Authorized to amend a sole source
contract with Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., Manchester, NH, (previously
amended by G&C on 10-21-09, item, #36), for professional engineering
services associated with UV Disinfection, Plant Water and SCADA
Improvements at the Franklin wastewater treatment plant, by increasing
the contract by $955,000 from $1,971,000 to $2,926,000, and by extending
the completion date from June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012. 100%
Capital (SRF Loan) Funds.
Authorized to amend a sole source
agreement with Homestead Woolen Mills Inc., (previously amended by G&C
on 7-28-10, item #29), for dam deconstruction, debris removal,
engineering oversight of the removal and river restoration, and cultural
resource monitoring associated with the removal of the Homestead Woolen
Mills Dam, by increasing the amount by $160,000 from $550,837.96 to
$710,837.96. Effective upon G&C approval. 93.75% Federal, 6.25%
Other (Private Contributions) Funds.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services
Authorized to enter into a retroactive
agreement with Avis Goodwin Community Health Center, Dover, NH, to
provide substance abuse prevention services in Region F in an amount not
to exceed $248,352. Effective October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.
53% Federal, 47% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a retroactive
agreement with Health First Family Care Center, Franklin, NH, to
provide substance abuse prevention services in Region B in an amount not
to exceed $261,930. Effective October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.
50% Federal, 50% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a retroactive
agreement with the County of Sullivan, NH, to provide substance
abuse prevention services in Region D in an amount not to exceed
$185,869. Effective October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. 71%
Federal, 29% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a retroactive
agreement with Cheshire County, Keene, NH, to provide substance
abuse prevention services in Region G in an amount not to exceed
$302,765. Effective October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. 43%
Federal, 57% General Funds.
Authorized to enter into a retroactive
agreement with Granite United Way, Concord, NH, to provide substance
abuse prevention services in Region E in an amount not to exceed
$307,683. Effective October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. 43%
Federal, 57% General Funds.
NEW HAMPSHIRE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
COMMISSION
Authorized to enter into a sole source
contract with NH College and University Council, Concord, NH, to
promote student participation in a rigorous high school curriculum;
enhance the quality and number of tools available for school that
encourage postsecondary education; expand professional development
opportunities for middle and high school guidance personnel regarding
academic rigor; and, increase the access to higher education
opportunities, build financial literacy, and provide information about
the road to college to underrepresented students, in the amount of
$250,000. Effective upon G&C approval through August 14, 2012. 100%
Federal Funds.
Authorized to enter into a sole source
contract with Campus Compact of NH, Concord, NH, to implement a
professional development opportunity for guidance counselors at middle
and secondary schools, and financial aid administrators and college
admission counselors at institutions of higher education to improve such
individuals capacity to assist students and parents to provide
information on financing options and to implement a professional
development/networking opportunity for these professionals to explore
current resources and emerging trends related to higher education
access, in the amount of $117,100. Effective upon G&C approval through
August 14, 2012. 100% Federal Funds. Campus Compact of New
Hampshire in the amount of $117,100.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
Authorized the Division of State Police to
modify the existing fleet, by purchasing a LENCO Bear Armored Vehicle to
be used as a rescue vehicle, at the state, county and local level.
Effective upon G&C approval.
Authorized the Division of State Police to
accept and expend an additional $4,914 of federal funds from the NH
Highway Safety Agency entitled DWI Patrols for the purpose of combating
the DWI problem statewide. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
2011. 100% Agency Income Funds. Would not having liquor
enforcement use marked vehicles help prevent DWI’s?
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorized the Bureau of Planning and
Community Assistance to enter into agreements with the sub-recipients as
detailed in letter dated September 15, 2010, to provide funding and
services under the Federal Safe Routes to School Program through a local
project administration process to create travel plans for schools in
Henniker, Nashua, and Manchester, for a total of $36,275. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2011. 100% Federal Funds.
Henniker, NH will receive $13,000.
The Governor nominated the following
individuals from District Two to State of New Hampshire Boards and
Commissions:
Richard D. Smith, Hancock, NH to the
Lakes Management Advisory Committee
Lori Harnois, Epsom, NH to the Department
of Resources and Economic Development, Division of Travel & Tourism
Frances Buczynski, Northfield, NH to the
Department of Transportation
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
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