Legislature(2001 - 2002)
04/26/2001 08:40 AM House LEC
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
April 26, 2001
1. ROLL CALL
The Legislative Council meeting was called to order at 8:40 a.m. by Representative
Green, Legislative Council Chair, in the House Finance Committee Room at the Alaska
State Capitol.
The roll was taken. In attendance were Council members Green, Kott, Murkowski, Ogan
(via teleconference), Porter, Rokeberg, Berkowitz, Cowdery, P. Kelly, Pearce, Torgerson,
and Elton. Members absent were Donley and Halford. Staff present were Varni, Cook,
Logan, Ibesate, M. Ellis, McCauley, Price, Schofield and Wyatt.
2. NCSL DUES
Senator Bob Costa and NCSL Executive Director Bill Pound (via teleconference)
encouraged Legislative Council to continue participation and involvement with NCSL
(National Conference of State Legislatures).
Representative Porter explained that at the last Council meeting discussion resulted from
a statement that membership in various governmental organizations should be pared
down and that membership in NCSL be discontinued.
Representative Porter moved that the NCSL dues for 2002 be paid.
Discussion followed by Council Members Berkowitz, Murkowski, and Elton
recommending that the Council continue their participation with NCSL.
YEAS: Green, Kott, Ogan, Rokeberg, Berkowitz, Cowdery, and Elton
NAYS: Murkowski, Porter, P. Kelly, Pearce, and Torgerson
ABSENT: Donley and Halford
The motion failed 7 to 5.
3. APPROVAL OF APRIL 10, 2001 MINUTES
Speaker Porter moved the minutes of the April 10, 2001 meeting be approved.
YEAS: Green, Kott, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Berkowitz, Cowdery, P.
Kelly, Pearce, Torgerson, and Elton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Donley and Halford
4. IT SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO IT POLICIES
Representative Kott, Information Technology Subcommittee Chair explained the
proposed changes to the Information Technology Resource Policy and the
Internet/Network Policy.
Representative Kott moved that the Council adopt the Information Technology Resource
Policy and the Internet/Network Policy.
Discussion followed by Ken Erickson, Majority Web Master, Members Berkowitz,
Pearce, Porter, Torgerson and Rokeberg. Bill McCauley, Data Processing Manager,
regarding the use of Napster or other music, video, and multimedia sites, and the
incidental use language used in the internet policy.
Senator Torgerson moved that Item #8 of the Internet/Network Policy be deleted and
asked that Data Processing draft appropriate language and present it at a later Council
meeting.
YEAS: Green, Kott, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Berkowitz, Cowdery, P.
Kelly, Pearce, Torgerson and Elton
NAYS: None
Absent: Donley and Halford
The motion was approved unanimously.
Representative Kott moved that the Council adopt the Information Technology Resource
Policy and the Internet/Network Policy as amended:
YEAS: Green, Kott, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Berkowitz, Cowdery, P.
Kelly, Pearce, Torgerson and Elton
NAYS: None
Absent: Donley and Halford
The motion was approved unanimously.
5. GOLDSTEIN LEASE APPROVAL
Pam Varni, Executive Director explained to the members that at the end of June 2001, the
current lease with Goldstein Improvement Company expires. She stated that LAA has
storage space in the Goldstein Building utilizing the area for computers, printers and
office supplies. The Data Processing Maintenance Shop is also located there. The
Agency is requesting approval of a new lease with Goldstein Improvement Company. It
is in the best interest of the Agency to award this lease to our current vendor under
Section 040 of the Legislative Procurement Procedure Code because it is located close to
the State Capitol and the Terry Miller Building, has a loading and unloading zone in front
of the building and has a freight elevator. This lease is for five years with five (1) year
renewal options and is for $31,506.72 for the first year. She stated that the amount is
budgeted in the FY 02 Administrative Services budget. Representative Green asked if
the Executive Director recommended approval. The Executive Director said "YES".
YEAS: Green, Kott, Murkowski, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Berkowitz, Cowdery, P.
Kelly, Pearce, Torgerson, and Elton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Donley and Halford
The recommendation was approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
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