Legislature(2003 - 2004)
05/05/2004 05:20 PM House LEC
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
May 5, 2004
1. ROLL CALL
The Legislative Council meeting was called to order at 5:20 pm by Senator
Therriault, Chairman, Legislative Council, in the House Finance Committee
Room and via teleconference.
The roll was taken. In attendance were Council members: Therriault, Cowdery,
Gary Stevens, Wagoner, Coghill, Kott, Masek, Stoltze, Weyhrauch and
Berkowitz. Absent members: Ben Stevens, Ogan, Lincoln and Rokeberg. Staff
present: Varni, Bannister, Collins, Clothier, Cook, Gullufsen, Ibesate, Johnston,
Lobaugh, Maher, Price and Schofield.
2. APPROVAL OF MARCH 25, 2004 MINUTES
Chairman Therriault moved the minutes of February 5, 2004 meeting be
approved.
With no objection the motion was approved.
3. APPROVAL OF THREE-YEAR TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Pam Varni, Executive Director of the Legislative Affairs Agency briefed
Legislative Council on the proposed Alaska State Legislature's Three-Year
Technology Plan. The Plan provides details on the Legislature's technology
opportunities, challenges, and initiatives.
Discussion followed.
Representative Masek moved that Legislative Council approve and adopt the
Three-Year Technology Plan as a base for moving forward with technology
resources, planning, and implementation.
With no objection the motion was approved.
Senator Wagoner joined the meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF COMPUTER & PRINTER UPGRADE
Representative Masek moved that Legislative Council approve the solicitation,
award and expenditures not to exceed $115,000 for computer and printer
upgrades from existing IT Subcommittee funds.
With no objection the motion was approved.
5. APPROVAL OF PRINT SHOP COPIERS
Representative Masek moved that Legislative Council approve the award and
expenditure for ITB #401 to Xerox Corporation c/o The Competitive Edge for
Xerox 2101 copier and booklet maker in the amount of $52,595 from Print Shop
funds.
With no objection the motion was approved.
6. APPROVAL OF LEASE SPACE--Barrow LIO, Bethel LIO &
Legislator's Offices and Fairbanks LIO & Legislator's Offices
Representative Masek moved that Legislative Council approve the one-year
renewal options for existing lease space in Barrow, Bethel and Fairbanks as
reflected in the memo from Pam Varni dated May 2, 2004.
With no objection the motion was approved.
7. APPROVAL OF PROJECTS AND CAPITOL FIRE ALARM UPGRADES
Pam Varni, Executive Director of the Legislative Affairs Agency informed
Legislative Council that in 2003, capital funds were appropriated to the
Legislature for life and safety measures - security cameras, fire alarm system
upgrades and a generator for the Terry Miller Legislative Office Building.
Ms. Varni further explained that several months ago the Legislature received
Homeland Security funding for additional Capitol Complex security measures.
Discussion followed.
Representative Masek moved that Legislative Council approve the solicitation,
award and expenditure from existing capital and Homeland Security funds in
amount not to exceed $494,000 for the Capitol Complex Security Measures,
generator and fire alarm system replacement.
With no objection the motion was approved.
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8. CAPITOL 1 FLOOR HESS/STATE AFFAIRS REMODEL
Pam Varni, Executive Director stated that there is no action needed by the
Legislative Council on these expenditures. Each one of them does not exceed
$25,000.
Discussion followed.
Representative Berkowitz questioned the amount for the removal of the vault.
Don Johnston, Maintenance Supervisor informed Legislative Council that he
requested three quotes for the project. Two bids were non-responsive. SRI from
Juneau responded and was selected. SRI will do the demolition and removal of
the vault and debris for $23,688.
Chairman Therriault questioned Mr. Johnston on the partition/curtain/folding wall
that was not in the design.
Mr. Johnston stated that he would get an estimate on the addition of a
partition/curtain/folding wall for Chairman Therriault and report back.
9. RATIFICATION OF SANCTIONED EVENT -
Chairman Therriault gave notice to Legislative Council that he had given prior
approval of the Alaska Legislative Skits fundraising event under
AS 24.60.080(c)(10).
Senator Cowdery moved that the Legislative Council ratify the Alaska Legislative
Skits per AS 24.60.080(c)(10) as an approved fundraiser and sanctioned event.
With no objection the motion was approved.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm.
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