LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL October 16, 2002 1. ROLL CALL  The Legislative Council meeting was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Representative Joe Green, Legislative Council Chair, in the Beltz Room at the Alaska State Capitol. The roll was taken. In attendance were Council members: Green, Kott (via- teleconference), Ogan (via-teleconference), Porter (via-teleconference), Rokeberg (via- teleconference), Berkowitz (via-teleconference), Cowdery (via-teleconference), Halford (via-teleconference), Kelly (via-teleconference), Torgerson (via-teleconference) and Elton. Members Absent were: Murkowski, Donley and Stevens. Staff present were: Varni, Bannister, Collins, Finley, Ibesate, and Schofield. Others present were: Ted Popely (via-teleconference) and Donald Mitchell (via-teleconference). 2. DON MITCHELL CONTRACT AMENDMENT  Representative Green, Chair of Legislative Council introduced Donald Mitchell. Donald Mitchell summarized information that members had received previously. Mr. Mitchell provided additional information with regards to Akiachak Native Community, et al. v. Harold Monteau, et al, Civ. No. 1:96-CV-02302, and with regards to filing an amicus brief in Evans v. Native Village of Selawik. Representative Porter moved for the adoption of the contract amendment with Don Mitchell. YEAS: Green, Kott, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Cowdery, Halford, and Kelly NAYS: Berkowitz and Elton ABSENT: Murkowski, Donley and Torgerson Motion passed 8 - 2. 3. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 MEETING MINUTES    Representative Porter moved the minutes of the September 3, 2002 meeting be approved.   YEAS: Green, Kott, Ogan, Porter, Rokeberg, Berkowitz, Cowdery, Halford, Kelly and Elton NAYS: None ABSENT: Murkowski, Donley and Torgerson Motion passed 10 - 0. 4. OTHER BUSINESS  No other business was offered. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.