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.