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. ST 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.