Legislature(2005 - 2006)
07/13/2005 10:19 AM House LEC
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
July 13, 2005
1. ROLL CALL
The Legislative Council meeting was called to order at 10:19 am by Representative Kott,
Chairman, Legislative Council, in the Butrovich Committee Room, Anchorage LIO
Second Floor Conference Room and via teleconference.
The roll was taken. In attendance were Council members: Representatives Kott, Harris
(via teleconference), Coghill, Gatto, Rokeberg, Weyhrauch (via teleconference),
Berkowitz, Senators Cowdery (via teleconference), Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens (via
teleconference), Wagoner (via teleconference) and Davis (via teleconference). Members
absent: Senators Therriault and Wilken. Staff present: Ohmer, O'Hare (via
teleconference), Varni, Bannister, Clothier, Finley, Gullufsen, Hard, Ibesate, Johnston,
Price and Schofield. Guest: Wayne Jensen, with Jensen Yorba Lott, Inc. (via
teleconference).
2. APPROVAL OF JUNE 29, 2005 MINUTES
Senator Cowdery moved the minutes of the June 29, 2005 meeting be approved.
YEAS: Kott, Coghill, Gatto, Rokeberg, Weyhrauch, Berkowitz, Cowdery, Ben
Stevens, Gary Stevens, Wagoner and Davis
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris, Therriault and Wilken
There was no objection the motion was approved.
3. ITB 415 REMODEL OF HOUSE AND SENATE CHAMBERS
Ms. Varni, Executive Director, Legislative Affairs Agency, updated Legislative Council
on the remodel of the House and Senate Chambers. Upgrades being made in the aisles
for ADA compliance for handicapped access, individual desks will have electrical
upgrades, heating panels added for each desk and new desks and counter tops replacing
the old and chipped ones. The front podium area will be lowered and new counter tops
added along with additional storage for the Senate Secretary and Chief Clerk. The low
bidder is North Pacific Erectors, Inc. for $720,700. Existing capital funds will be used
for this expenditure.
Discussion followed.
Senator Wagoner requested that trash containers be placed in desk cabinets hidden from
view instead of being placed under the desks.
Discussion followed.
Ms. Varni stated Ms. Price would issue a notice of intent to award. Ms. Price received
two bids that were faxed to members of the Council on July 12, 2005. Ms. Varni further
stated the completion date is scheduled for the end of November.
Senator Cowdery moved that Legislative Council accept the design plans as presented
and accept the low bidder for completion of the work.
Representative Gatto objected; requesting a vote be taken.
Speaker Harris joined the meeting.
YEAS: Kott, Coghill, Harris, Weyhrauch, Cowdery, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,
Wagoner and Davis
NAYS: Gatto, Rokeberg and Berkowitz
ABSENT: Therriault and Wilken
The motion passed 9 - 3.
Senator Gary Stevens left the meeting.
4. ITB 417 CARPET FOR SECOND FLOOR CAPITOL
Ms. Varni stated that the low bidder was Textures from Seattle, but because of the Alaska
bidder preference the bid was awarded to Commercial Contractors, Inc. from Anchorage.
Don Johnston, Building Manager, calculated the sq. yd. footages for the bid process.
Commercial Contractors, Inc. recalculated the sq. yd. footages of the four different carpet
patterns to insure appropriate quantities were ordered. The total price from the successful
bidder was $120,453. Ms. Varni further stated that the carpet was last replaced in 1993.
Discussion followed.
Senator Ben Stevens moved that Legislative Council accept the low bidder for ITB 417
for carpet on the second floor of the Capitol. Senator Ben Stevens requested that
Legislative Council call the question.
Speaker Harris left the meeting.
Representative Rokeberg objected to the motion and would like to amend the motion so
that the Legislative Affairs Agency can solicit requests from all bidders on the new
figures for the pattern match adjustment. Representative Rokeberg also requested that
the Legislative Affairs Agency be able to make the award based on their best
determination without returning to Legislative Council. This would expedite the situation
so Legislative Council doesn't lose any more time than necessary.
YEAS: Coghill, Gatto, Rokeberg, Berkowitz and Wagoner
NAYS: Kott, Weyhrauch, Cowdery, Ben Stevens and Davis
ABSENT: Harris, Therriault and Wilken
The motion failed 5 - 5.
Representative Kott moved for a vote on the motion made by Senator Ben Stevens that
Legislative Council accepts the low bidder for ITB 417 for carpet on the second floor of
the Capitol.
YEAS: Kott, Coghill, Rokeberg, Weyhrauch, Cowdery, Ben Stevens and Davis
NAYS: Gatto, Berkowitz and Wagoner
ABSENT: Harris, Therriault and Wilken
Motion failed 7 - 3.
Senator Wagoner requested notice of reconsideration by vote of last item.
Discussion followed.
Senator Wagoner moved to remove his motion for reconsideration.
Senator Wagoner moved to rescind the previous action on ITB 417 carpet for the second
floor of the Capitol.
YEAS: Kott, Coghill, Gatto, Rokeberg, Weyhrauch, Cowdery, Ben Stevens,
Wagoner and Davis
NAYS: Berkowitz
ABSENT: Harris, Therriault and Wilken
Motion passed 9 - 1.
Senator Ben Stevens moved that Legislative Council approve the solicitation, expenditure
and award to the low bidder for ITB 417 for carpet on the second floor of the Capitol.
YEAS: Kott, Coghill, Rokeberg, Weyhrauch, Cowdery, Ben Stevens, Wagoner
and Davis
NAYS: Berkowitz and Gatto
ABSENT: Harris, Therriault and Wilken
Motion passed 8 - 2.
5. FY 06 PRINT SHOP PAPER PURCHASE
Representative Weyhruach moved that Legislative Council approve the solicitation,
expenditure and award of Printshop paper in the amount of $90,500 from Legislative
Affairs Agency FY06 funds.
YEAS: Kott, Coghill, Gatto, Rokeberg, Weyhrauch, Berkowitz, Cowdery, Ben
Stevens, Wagoner and Davis
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris, Therriault and Wilken
Motion passed 10 - 0.
6. KENAI OFFICE SPACE RENEWAL APPROVAL
Ms. Varni informed Legislative Council that the Kenai LIO and Legislators are in a state-
owned facility. The State Facility Lease Agreement is up for renewal for this fiscal year.
The price per sq. foot was $.56 from July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005. Ms. Varni stated that
the costs have gone up and the Agency occupies approximately 34% of the building. The
lease exceeds the $25,000 yearly threshold requiring Legislative Council approval. Ms.
Varni further stated that the lease is for $37,609.88 from July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006.
Discussion followed.
Senator Wagoner requested that Legislative Council look into extending the lease from
year-to-year to a multiple-year lease.
Discussion followed.
Senator Ben Stevens moved that Legislative Council approve the FY06 lease renewal for
the existing lease space in Kenai; as reflected in the memo from Pam Varni dated July 8,
2005.
YEAS: Kott, Coghill, Gatto, Rokeberg, Weyhrauch, Berkowitz, Cowdery, Ben
Stevens, Wagoner and Davis
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Harris, Therriault and Wilken
Motion passed 10 - 0.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 am.
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