JAC BUDGET
HEARINGS 01/09/2006
0 ~ 1/9/2006 6:46:43 AM ~ Start
Recording
6 ~ 1/9/2006 6:46:49 AM ~ Stop Recording
6 ~ 1/9/2006 8:05:19 AM ~
6 ~ 1/9/2006 8:05:19 AM ~ Start
Recording
17 ~ 1/9/2006 8:05:30 AM ~ Rep. Philp -
Welcome to Auditor Max Maxfield
58 ~ 1/9/2006 8:06:11 AM ~ Maxfield -
Deputy Larry Stevenson, Don't have dispute w/ rec. of Governor . Would like to just answer ques. that you
have.
3:54 ~ 1/9/2006 8:09:07 AM ~ Stevenson - 5
yr contract CTIMS co is in VA
5:19 ~ 1/9/2006 8:10:32 AM ~ Max
5:38 ~ 1/9/2006 8:10:51 AM ~ Beman answered
about where co. are - some off shore and some in Phoenix
6:09 ~ 1/9/2006 8:11:22 AM ~ Nicholas -
6:18 ~ 1/9/2006 8:11:31 AM ~ Stephenson -
req. a trememdous amt. of tech. service and we can't do it within state
gov. It appears to be in line with the
industry. Might have some variations
and equipment, but you really are in
the ballpark where ever you go.
8:15 ~ 1/9/2006 8:13:28 AM ~ Nicholas if
you go into 5 yr. contract then you overlap with another auditor's term.
9:04 ~ 1/9/2006 8:14:17 AM ~ Maxfield - we
would like to stay locked in w/ one.
9:29 ~ 1/9/2006 8:14:42 AM ~ Philp - next
item is system modifications -
9:42 ~ 1/9/2006 8:14:55 AM ~ Nicholas - Are
you doing 5 yr and budgeting for 3???
What gov say?
10:23 ~ 1/9/2006 8:15:36 AM ~ Stephenson -
gov didn't want to fund past 3 yrs
10:53 ~ 1/9/2006 8:16:06 AM ~ McVey - Gov
understands that we are going to enter into 5 yr contract.
11:26 ~ 1/9/2006 8:16:39 AM ~ Stephenson -
All of discussion was around the contract
We will save state 3.5 mil by doing this. These modifications are as
close as possible to keep our state
14:13 ~ 1/9/2006 8:19:26 AM ~ Simpson- This
amt of hours is for 2 people full-time for a year. Couldn't you write the software for this??
14:47 ~ 1/9/2006 8:20:00 AM ~ Beman -We
won't need them for that long of a period so it is better for us to use these
people.
15:27 ~ 1/9/2006 8:20:40 AM ~ Jorgensen-Bit
related - complement you on sticking w/ firm -
16:16 ~ 1/9/2006 8:21:29 AM ~
Stephenson-hardware, software maintenance - we added more features and more funticonality-
17:44 ~ 1/9/2006 8:22:57 AM ~ Meuli- I'm
assuming that this is outside what the state does???
18:01 ~ 1/9/2006 8:23:14 AM ~ Stephenson-
Yes , it is outside
18:32 ~ 1/9/2006 8:23:44 AM ~ Nicholas -
Your exception is $300K inc. why??
18:50 ~ 1/9/2006 8:24:03 AM ~ Beman - It is
because we have a contract that is falling off and the rate is lower. They will no longer extend this discount.
20:16 ~ 1/9/2006 8:25:29 AM ~ Job- Shouldn't
this be apart of this contract?
20:37 ~ 1/9/2006 8:25:50 AM ~ Beman - they
are different.
20:55 ~ 1/9/2006 8:26:08 AM ~ Simpson - What
is the term of these new contracts?
21:14 ~ 1/9/2006 8:26:27 AM ~ Beman- As long
as we use their maintenance.
21:43 ~ 1/9/2006 8:26:56 AM ~ Simpson- What
about the pkg. cost??? 25% of 1M
22:24 ~ 1/9/2006 8:27:37 AM ~ Beman- Some
other state agencies have added their modules in our office and that is inc.
22:56 ~ 1/9/2006 8:28:09 AM ~ Philp - What
is self-service?
23:05 ~ 1/9/2006 8:28:18 AM ~ Beman- Emp.
can get their info on-line -
23:44 ~ 1/9/2006 8:28:56 AM ~ Simpson- what
% of your contracts are on-line??
24:08 ~ 1/9/2006 8:29:21 AM ~ Beman- Most of
the RFD's will be controlled in the purchasing office.
24:41 ~ 1/9/2006 8:29:54 AM ~ Simpson - What
is driving that in your office?
24:54 ~ 1/9/2006 8:30:07 AM ~ Simpson- We
have been working w/ purchasing office for over a yr. and they will set the
parameters for that.
25:31 ~ 1/9/2006 8:30:43 AM ~ Meuli - $315K
for maintenance - no terminamtion date on that - uust on-going??? Can they
raise those rates whenever??
26:14 ~ 1/9/2006 8:31:27 AM ~ Beman - they
can be raised over time, but we ask for them to be set of the bien. We don't want any surprises.
26:49 ~ 1/9/2006 8:32:01 AM ~ Meuli - Those
rates are set for 2 yrs.
27:02 ~ 1/9/2006 8:32:15 AM ~ Stephenson -
In that we are asking for 2 more positions in our office to get them trained
and then they can go out and teach the other agencies. The other agencies will have to learn our
system.
28:49 ~ 1/9/2006 8:34:02 AM ~ Maxfield -
We've had this module and it has been an option for them to use , but we think
that they need to get this started so we can track all the grants to see if
they are in compliance.
31:04 ~ 1/9/2006 8:36:17 AM ~ Warren - Then
you should be able to keep track of all
grants???
31:44 ~ 1/9/2006 8:36:57 AM ~ Stephenson- It
is the detail that we will have to ask them about, but we will have a better
handle on the things that each agency has.
It should save lots of time for auditors .
34:11 ~ 1/9/2006 8:39:24 AM ~ Anderson-
34:34 ~ 1/9/2006 8:39:47 AM ~ Hines- Are
these employees AWACS?
35:16 ~ 1/9/2006 8:40:29 AM ~ Stephenson-
Yes
35:23 ~ 1/9/2006 8:40:36 AM ~ Hines - Why
AWACS, not just keep on staff?
35:56 ~ 1/9/2006 8:41:09 AM ~ Stephenson- We
think that we can manage w/ our staff after people are trained, but after the
agency people have learned system we think that we can manage w/ our staff. The
agencies have their spread sheets, but they have to be tied back so that we can
monitor them.
38:08 ~ 1/9/2006 8:43:21 AM ~ Stephenson -
item 5 is for replacement switched These are need in our office . Our switches need to be replaced because
they are in the elevator room and they fail frequently. We need to have funding for them. We can get them w/in 24 hrs. Have about 8 people that work consistently
on holidays, weekends and overtime. We
have put in place a way to pay them.
41:11 ~ 1/9/2006 8:46:23 AM ~ Meuli- Didn't
we put more money in for equity in salaries last yr.? Why wasn't this put in last yr.
42:47 ~ 1/9/2006 8:48:00 AM ~ Stephenson-
These people put in more hrs. consistently to keep the system running.
43:49 ~ 1/9/2006 8:49:02 AM ~ Meuli- How do
you track the hrs. they put in if they are doing it from home?
44:25 ~ 1/9/2006 8:49:38 AM ~ Stephenson-
They put in a tremendous amt of time and they are up and monitoring at all hrs.
of night.
45:31 ~ 1/9/2006 8:50:43 AM ~ Meuli- This
will be part of your standard budget???
45:55 ~ 1/9/2006 8:51:07 AM ~ Stephenson -
yes Because of their duties they are not covered.
46:23 ~ 1/9/2006 8:51:36 AM ~ Warren - What
does it mean versus comp time ---add on??
46:48 ~ 1/9/2006 8:52:01 AM ~ Stephenson- It
is for additional duties - comp time is because you have to earn it - these
people would not be eligible for this.
This doesn't actually adjust the base.
If these people don't do these duties anymore then we remove it.
48:44 ~ 1/9/2006 8:53:57 AM ~ Stephenson- We
are asking for another full-time position to rectify a situation in our office
for tech person .
50:47 ~ 1/9/2006 8:56:00 AM ~
50:55 ~ 1/9/2006 8:56:08 AM ~ Hines - You
are going for 24 - 27 employees???How is this happening?
51:48 ~ 1/9/2006 8:57:01 AM ~ McVey - my
understanding that this is an equivalent position - they think that it
will be about 3 AWACS.
52:53 ~ 1/9/2006 8:58:06 AM ~ Stephenson-
item 8 is leased equipment - We lease all of our equipment
53:32 ~ 1/9/2006 8:58:45 AM ~ Beman- We are
switching to another contract and it is slightly higher.
53:56 ~ 1/9/2006 8:59:08 AM ~ Simpson-
Please explain.
54:21 ~ 1/9/2006 8:59:34 AM ~ Beman- The co
that had been doing business with has been bought out by another co. The new one is diff.
54:52 ~ 1/9/2006 9:00:05 AM ~ Stephenson-
vehicles- these are from motor vehicle managment system. Next is AWAC position. We have an ex. position and there is only
one there. If we need some ex. help we
use this one. We are asking add. funds
to be in the budget.
56:43 ~ 1/9/2006 9:01:55 AM ~ Hines - back
to motor vehicle charges- Why so high??? More vehicles??
57:24 ~ 1/9/2006 9:02:37 AM ~ Stephenson-
This is for just 1 vehicle and last yr. we didn't get the correct amt. I think that they look at a 3 yr. deprec. on
vehicle. They tell us what the costs will be. Only 1 perm. assigned
vehicle. The next req. is for the
equipment for the new person for which we asked. Last item is transition funding so new auditor can have some funds
for unforeseen needs.
1:00:23 ~
1/9/2006 9:05:36 AM ~ Hines - You're not talking about anything that affects
the election??
1:01:30 ~
1/9/2006 9:06:42 AM ~ Stephenson- no
1:01:46 ~
1/9/2006 9:06:59 AM ~ Warren - Do we typically put money in for transitions??
1:02:33 ~
1/9/2006 9:07:46 AM ~ Maxfield- I bought all of my furniture personally. It is a new item. It was a suggestion from the budget office that this be put in.
1:03:30 ~
1/9/2006 9:08:43 AM ~ Warren- Maybe it should be broken down and specify what
it is to be used for.
1:04:33 ~
1/9/2006 9:09:46 AM ~ McVey- it is a request from the Gov. because it was not
addressed when he took office.
1:05:27 ~
1/9/2006 9:10:40 AM ~ Meuli- The CAMAS program is being put in across the
state- Is there money being put into our office to do this?
1:06:20 ~
1/9/2006 9:11:33 AM ~ McVey- That item is discussed in the Revenue budget.
1:06:55 ~
1/9/2006 9:12:08 AM ~ Philp- Medicaid
1:07:06 ~
1/9/2006 9:12:19 AM ~ McVey- This will probably come during health budget.
1:07:37 ~
1/9/2006 9:12:50 AM ~ Nicholas - What is the trigger for these monies that have
been housed in your office??? I guess
that we need to watch whatever the requirements are put on.
1:08:45 ~
1/9/2006 9:13:58 AM ~ Philp - Thank you.
1:23:34 ~
1/9/2006 9:28:47 AM ~ Dept. of Agriculture
1:23:46 ~
1/9/2006 9:28:59 AM ~ Director Etchepare-Ask Julie Cook to present budget,
brought managers for programs if questions.
1:24:40 ~
1/9/2006 9:29:53 AM ~ Cook - p. 12 first exception- reorganize IT
1:25:45 ~
1/9/2006 9:30:58 AM ~ Cook #2 Standarcize software to Microsoft, training,
approved
1:26:12 ~
1/9/2006 9:31:25 AM ~ Cook - priority 3 approved
1:26:33 ~
1/9/2006 9:31:45 AM ~ Cook #4 increase in travel, auditor's report 7% increase,
8% mileage, approved by gov.
1:27:08 ~
1/9/2006 9:32:21 AM ~ Hines - go back to technical specialits, benefits @ 50%,
higher
1:27:49 ~
1/9/2006 9:33:02 AM ~ Cook - used standard bar system to correct rates,
accounts for increased insurance
1:28:21 ~
1/9/2006 9:33:34 AM ~ McVey - amt. will vary due to lower/higher salaried,
calculated specifically individual basis
1:29:04 ~
1/9/2006 9:34:17 AM ~ Philp - go back to p.5 corrected copy, what was
corrected?
1:29:40 ~
1/9/2006 9:34:52 AM ~ Cook - column 4, pg. 5 total amt.was corrected, number
dropped off.
1:30:43 ~
1/9/2006 9:35:56 AM ~ Cook - MVMS funding gov. approved
1:31:29 ~
1/9/2006 9:36:42 AM ~ Meuli - all funding increases set in A&I? Each
agency?
1:32:03 ~
1/9/2006 9:37:16 AM ~ McVey - A&I provided each agency information for them
to include in their budgets. Rate
increases will be in each agency.
1:32:49 ~
1/9/2006 9:38:02 AM ~ Meuli- Permanently assigned vehicles - SUV costs more?
1:33:15 ~
1/9/2006 9:38:28 AM ~ Cook - no changes between types made
1:33:43 ~
1/9/2006 9:38:56 AM ~ Simpson - Dept. priorities?
1:33:56 ~
1/9/2006 9:39:09 AM ~ Cook - each division brings priorities to a meeting of
all, discussed with all, then director/deputy evaluate list. 31 different requests were only part of
requests, significantly cut Refered to Priority list from dept.- Handout #33
1:36:06 ~
1/9/2006 9:41:19 AM ~ Cook, p. 20 request of Bd. of Agriculture,
telecommunications costs, gov. approved
1:36:54 ~
1/9/2006 9:42:07 AM ~ Job - Issues that determine?
1:37:16 ~
1/9/2006 9:42:29 AM ~ Cook - Operating budget discussed, in past Bd. was not
aggressive, now active
1:37:59 ~
1/9/2006 9:43:12 AM ~ Etchepere - 7 board, added 4 youth members = 11, adds to
costs of board
1:38:27 ~
1/9/2006 9:43:39 AM ~ Anderson- youth members, how operate?
1:38:47 ~
1/9/2006 9:44:00 AM ~ Etchepere - advisory capacity, want to make full voting members, bill to come forward this
sessionlvery important role.
1:39:43 ~
1/9/2006 9:44:56 AM ~ Jorgensen - age requirement?
1:39:54 ~
1/9/2006 9:45:06 AM ~ Etchepere - 18 to 30, ag. primary source of income.
1:40:11 ~
1/9/2006 9:45:24 AM ~ Cook-
1:41:06 ~
1/9/2006 9:46:19 AM ~ Jorgensen - studies
1:41:24 ~
1/9/2006 9:46:37 AM ~ Etchepere - CWD funds explained, research area good in isolated deer group CWD. death of
researcher studies continuing. Scraping project explained. Leichen study -
cause of elk dying off?
1:43:48 ~
1/9/2006 9:49:01 AM ~ Petersen - $250,000 reduction by Gov. asked. Will UW and other agencies ask for money on
these studies as well?
1:44:32 ~
1/9/2006 9:49:45 AM ~ Etchepere - not for these, no additional funds
1:44:53 ~
1/9/2006 9:50:06 AM ~ Hines - Projects at UW, separate projects?
1:45:38 ~
1/9/2006 9:50:51 AM ~ Ethepere - not duplicates,
1:46:06 ~
1/9/2006 9:51:19 AM ~ Hines - asked for list of projects, any reversions?
1:46:27 ~
1/9/2006 9:51:39 AM ~ Etchepere - funds not used until recently, had good
interest on funds, will provide list.
1:46:57 ~
1/9/2006 9:52:10 AM ~ Cook, p. 29 Rural Dev. Council reqested to offset fed.
funds. Referred to Gov. Letter #01
1:48:34 ~
1/9/2006 9:53:47 AM ~ Simpson - why did Gov. recommend GF monies when
originally not in favor.
1:49:03 ~
1/9/2006 9:54:15 AM ~ Cook - some initial miscommunication in meeting with
Gov. MainStreet plan, Mary Randolf,
director
1:49:50 ~
1/9/2006 9:55:03 AM ~ Simpson - match?
1:50:03 ~
1/9/2006 9:55:15 AM ~ Mary - Randolf ex. Director discussed 5 yr.
Community Assessment Synopsis magazine.
1:51:59 ~
1/9/2006 9:57:12 AM ~ Cook - p. 34 Mainstreet - Gov. approved #315,000
1:52:46 ~
1/9/2006 9:57:59 AM ~ Philp - questioned areas Gov. denied
1:53:16 ~
1/9/2006 9:58:29 AM ~ Cook - reductions and approvals listed
1:53:42 ~
1/9/2006 9:58:55 AM ~ Simpson - Revolving loan funds?
1:54:10 ~
1/9/2006 9:59:23 AM ~ Cook - no, these were continually funded. In process of
reviewing first loan to revitalize downtown.
1:54:57 ~
1/9/2006 10:00:10 AM ~ Nicholas - program designed to help, asked for report on
how many requests received
1:55:56 ~
1/9/2006 10:01:08 AM ~ Cook, p. 42 Corrected copy, correct amount
1:56:38 ~
1/9/2006 10:01:51 AM ~ Cook pg. 45 Consumer Health specialists denied by Gov.
1:56:58 ~
1/9/2006 10:02:11 AM ~ Simpson - why denied? Constituent concern about access
to inspections, is #4 in priority list
1:57:44 ~
1/9/2006 10:02:57 AM ~ Cook - Gov. was made aware, was a numbers game in
personal opinion.
1:58:18 ~
1/9/2006 10:03:31 AM ~ Dean Finkenbinder, director of Consumer Health,
concerned not to get 2 additional positions, handout given of inspections,
since 1994 no increase except in part time.
Inspections have increased, USDA required "equal to" plan to
theirs. We must be in plants every day
in process. Spread thinly, cannot do
other inspections.
2:01:09 ~
1/9/2006 10:06:22 AM ~ Simpson, Big Horn Basin seeing increase, do you see
statewide?
2:01:40 ~
1/9/2006 10:06:52 AM ~ Finkenbinder - yes, also have 5 additional plants,
2:02:30 ~
1/9/2006 10:07:43 AM ~ Meuli - Fed. funds for inspection of meat plants?
2:03:03 ~
1/9/2006 10:08:16 AM ~ Finkenbinder - yes
2:03:13 ~
1/9/2006 10:08:26 AM ~ Meuli - how many federal meat plants?
2:03:25 ~
1/9/2006 10:08:38 AM ~ Finkenbinder- no federal but have 31 state, + 5
additional plants coming on line
2:03:59 ~
1/9/2006 10:09:12 AM ~ Meuli - 5 yr. increase in plants?
2:04:11 ~
1/9/2006 10:09:24 AM ~ Finkenbinder - about 12, referenced Handout # 46
2:04:58 ~
1/9/2006 10:10:11 AM ~ Meuli - meat inspectors only?
2:05:11 ~
1/9/2006 10:10:24 AM ~ Finkenbinder - none only meat, must do all types
2:05:32 ~
1/9/2006 10:10:45 AM ~ Meuli - possiblility inspections be done by local health
depts?
2:06:04 ~
1/9/2006 10:11:17 AM ~ Finkenbinder - only 1
2:06:16 ~
1/9/2006 10:11:29 AM ~ Meuli - train that person to do inspections?
2:06:31 ~
1/9/2006 10:11:44 AM ~ Finkenbinder - he doesn't have time to do inspections?
2:06:50 ~
1/9/2006 10:12:03 AM ~ Simpson - overlap in 6
counties, do these have time to do meat inspections? Substantiation?
2:07:23 ~
1/9/2006 10:12:36 AM ~ Finkenbinder - local dept. probably won't be able, as
they are employee strapped, but do not have info.
2:07:55 ~
1/9/2006 10:13:07 AM ~ Cook can get additional information
2:08:38 ~
1/9/2006 10:13:51 AM ~
2:08:47 ~
1/9/2006 10:14:00 AM ~ Cook - do not have cost of training new inspectors with
me. Can provide
2:09:21 ~
1/9/2006 10:14:34 AM ~ Job- handout gap between required and completed
inspections. Enough?
2:09:49 ~
1/9/2006 10:15:02 AM ~ Finkenbinder - not enough, but would help
2:10:04 ~
1/9/2006 10:15:17 AM ~ Job - how many really needed?
2:10:15 ~
1/9/2006 10:15:28 AM ~ Finkenbinder - would need 6 to really complete.
2:10:35 ~
1/9/2006 10:15:48 AM ~ Anderson - economy could be impeded by not being able to
provide timely inspections?
2:11:12 ~
1/9/2006 10:16:24 AM ~ Finkenbinder - yes, could not do restaurant inspections
2:11:35 ~
1/9/2006 10:16:48 AM ~ Anderson - Business Council be venue to assess affect
of?
2:12:09 ~
1/9/2006 10:17:22 AM ~ Finkenbinder - WBS good place to start. I will provide 3 - 6 inspector documentation.
2:12:43 ~
1/9/2006 10:17:56 AM ~ Meuli - 6 to do full gamut of inspections?
2:12:56 ~
1/9/2006 10:18:09 AM ~ Finkenbinder - yes
2:13:06 ~
1/9/2006 10:18:19 AM ~ Cook, priority #2, position #76 part time to full-time
2:13:54 ~
1/9/2006 10:19:07 AM ~ Cook- #3 and #4 both approved by Gov, travel adjustments
2:14:15 ~
1/9/2006 10:19:28 AM ~ Cook - amended copy.
2:15:12 ~
1/9/2006 10:20:25 AM ~ Philp - scale, gas meter inspections?
2:15:45 ~
1/9/2006 10:20:58 AM ~ Cook - denial by Gov. for admin. specialist on #2 denied
2:16:47 ~
1/9/2006 10:22:00 AM ~ Warren -
2:16:54 ~
1/9/2006 10:22:07 AM ~ Hank Uhden no increase in staff, workload and variety of
inspections
2:18:11 ~
1/9/2006 10:23:24 AM ~ Philp - Evidence of number of inspections
2:18:30 ~ 1/9/2006
10:23:43 AM ~ Uhden, info will be provided
2:18:40 ~
1/9/2006 10:23:53 AM ~ Cook - p. 59 approved travel $8,100
2:19:18 ~
1/9/2006 10:24:31 AM ~ Meuli - include new position which was denied?
2:19:52 ~
1/9/2006 10:25:05 AM ~ Cook, no.
Specialty vehicles owned by
dept. recalibration of strandards not adequate in past, escalating costs
2:21:09 ~
1/9/2006 10:26:21 AM ~ Cook, $30,000
request purchase samples to check
2:22:23 ~
1/9/2006 10:27:36 AM ~ Etchepere - test small bags of flower/veg. seeds
purchased by public
2:22:44 ~
1/9/2006 10:27:57 AM ~ Cook #7 on p. 61 portable octane tester - can test in
field
2:23:41 ~
1/9/2006 10:28:53 AM ~ Philp - inaccurate readings?
2:23:52 ~
1/9/2006 10:29:05 AM ~ Uhden - largest need is from complaint, is expensive to
find final
2:24:19 ~
1/9/2006 10:29:32 AM ~ Philp - outcome of sample testing?
2:24:35 ~
1/9/2006 10:29:48 AM ~ Uhden - will get info.
2:24:46 ~
1/9/2006 10:29:59 AM ~ Cook, p. 62 Gov. denied weights & measures, work
with A&I
2:25:26 ~ 1/9/2006
10:30:39 AM ~ Hines - how does this tie in?
Major pmts.
2:25:47 ~
1/9/2006 10:31:00 AM ~ Cook - MVMS increase , next budget on p. 68 part time to
f-time was approved by gov.
2:26:35 ~
1/9/2006 10:31:48 AM ~ Cook
2:27:09 ~
1/9/2006 10:32:22 AM ~ Meuli - Bovine encephalitis, reliable
2:27:32 ~
1/9/2006 10:32:45 AM ~ Ken McMillen, manager of Analytical Lab in Laramie, spot
checking will be for meat protein.
2:28:16 ~
1/9/2006 10:33:28 AM ~ Meuli - how reliable is equipment to test?
2:28:40 ~ 1/9/2006
10:33:53 AM ~ McMillen - until actually begin, won't be able to tell
2:29:14 ~
1/9/2006 10:34:27 AM ~ Etchepere - not actually testing for DSE, are testing to
ensure there is not animal protein in the feed., these tests are fairly
accurate. This is current requirement.
2:30:11 ~
1/9/2006 10:35:24 AM ~ Cook, p. 70 additional lab. scientist, denied
2:30:30 ~
1/9/2006 10:35:43 AM ~ Philp - what would this employee do?
2:30:49 ~
1/9/2006 10:36:01 AM ~ McMillen - work in very
busy lab
2:31:25 ~
1/9/2006 10:36:38 AM ~ Anderson - relationship between these positons?
2:31:40 ~
1/9/2006 10:36:52 AM ~ McMillen - some relationship
2:31:58 ~
1/9/2006 10:37:11 AM ~ Cook #4 Lab supplies, now supplies must be one-time not
washed and reused. Gov. rec. 1/2 of
request
2:32:55 ~
1/9/2006 10:38:08 AM ~ Cook - MVMS final 2
2:33:09 ~
1/9/2006 10:38:22 AM ~ Cook p.77 Seed Lab - Gov. ok
2:33:55 ~
1/9/2006 10:39:08 AM ~ Meuli - move in lab supposed to save $, not reflected
2:34:26 ~
1/9/2006 10:39:39 AM ~ Etchepere-UW gave raises,could not cover in Ag - we are
a pass through agency
2:35:35 ~
1/9/2006 10:40:48 AM ~ Simpson - workload is increasing, detail?
2:35:55 ~
1/9/2006 10:41:08 AM ~ Etchepere- very substantial increase, a bill is coming
forward to enlarge bean testing facility.
MT is cutting back on tests.
Will provide from annual report data requested.
2:37:03 ~
1/9/2006 10:42:16 AM ~ Job- Business is growing, increase in revenue?
2:37:21 ~
1/9/2006 10:42:34 AM ~ Etchepere-yes, to increase fees must go thru hearing
process, legislation requires, problems caused, probably will ask Legislature
to change this.
2:38:17 ~
1/9/2006 10:43:30 AM ~ Case-provide schedule of fees charged and services, plus
comparison of fees to Montana?
2:38:57 ~
1/9/2006 10:44:09 AM ~ Etchepere-will provide
2:39:05 ~
1/9/2006 10:44:18 AM ~ Cook p. 90 grain request part-time to full-time
position, Gov. approved
2:40:27 ~
1/9/2006 10:45:40 AM ~ Cook - 95 Animal Damage -Gov. rec. $300,000 of total.
2:41:09 ~
1/9/2006 10:46:22 AM ~ Philp - annual rep. - summarize 1 pg. projects that have
been funded/
2:41:46 ~
1/9/2006 10:46:59 AM ~ Dept. - yes
2:42:20 ~
1/9/2006 10:47:33 AM ~ Meuli - other funding in other depts.
2:42:46 ~
1/9/2006 10:47:59 AM ~ Cook - G&F, try to keep funding separate
2:43:11 ~
1/9/2006 10:48:23 AM ~ Simpson p. 94 list
2:43:27 ~
1/9/2006 10:48:40 AM ~ Berger-how cope with shortfall of Gov. denial of
$200,000
2:44:05 ~
1/9/2006 10:49:18 AM ~ Etchepere - gov. said to try to see how it works.
2:44:21 ~
1/9/2006 10:49:34 AM ~ Jorgensen-?
2:44:40 ~
1/9/2006 10:49:53 AM ~ Cook revenue from predator management stamp. G&F provides $100,000, landowner
coupons, predator board, various funding coming into program
2:45:51 ~
1/9/2006 10:51:04 AM ~ Jorgensen - is a
shortfall
2:46:07 ~
1/9/2006 10:51:20 AM ~ Etchepere still required, grow slowly, can cover needs
with $300,000
2:47:04 ~
1/9/2006 10:52:17 AM ~ Job-was to become self-sufficient, has not happened
2:47:32 ~
1/9/2006 10:52:45 AM ~ Cook - 107 Gov.
recommended approval of #1. #2 contractural services ongoing out in field -
Gov. Rec. approval. #3 Soil Moisture sensors-some need replacement, Gov.
approved.
2:49:46 ~
1/9/2006 10:54:59 AM ~ Meuli ? funding for travel Natural Resource Division
2:50:19 ~
1/9/2006 10:55:32 AM ~
2:50:58 ~
1/9/2006 10:56:11 AM ~ Cook - located in Cheyenne, daily request for
vehicles. State Fair Budget
2:52:12 ~
1/9/2006 10:57:25 AM ~ Petersen Professional Services?
2:52:23 ~
1/9/2006 10:57:36 AM ~ Cook - variety within 0900 series for State Fair,
judges, guards, etc.
2:52:51 ~
1/9/2006 10:58:04 AM ~ Cook #2 denied by Gov.
2:53:14 ~
1/9/2006 10:58:27 AM ~ Philp - what
priority on dept. list?
2:53:28 ~
1/9/2006 10:58:41 AM ~ Cook - #5
2:53:41 ~
1/9/2006 10:58:54 AM ~ Kosner, director of state fair, more effective in using
year round facilities, more overtime and stress on staff. Requesting additional staff.
2:54:25 ~
1/9/2006 10:59:38 AM ~ Nicholas - did Gov. see priority list?
2:54:47 ~
1/9/2006 10:59:59 AM ~ Cook - yes.
2:54:51 ~
1/9/2006 11:00:04 AM ~ Cook #3 vechicles & equipment, Gov. allowed 1/2 of
request
2:56:14 ~
1/9/2006 11:01:27 AM ~ Cook - #2 dept. priority request equine center, Gov.
willing to further discuss
2:56:57 ~
1/9/2006 11:02:09 AM ~ Anderson - considerable offer to participate by Converse
County, will provide
2:57:26 ~
1/9/2006 11:02:39 AM ~ Philp architectural drasings available?
2:57:49 ~
1/9/2006 11:03:02 AM ~ Kosner - will provide
2:57:59 ~
1/9/2006 11:03:12 AM ~ Philp - go thru Capital Facility?
2:58:17 ~
1/9/2006 11:03:30 AM ~ Kosner - yes
2:58:23 ~
1/9/2006 11:03:36 AM ~ Petersen
2:58:27 ~
1/9/2006 11:03:40 AM ~ Petersen adequate interest in equine facility?
2:58:55 ~
1/9/2006 11:04:07 AM ~ Kosner - Yes, indoor facilities continuously used. Strenthen off season usage
2:59:31 ~
1/9/2006 11:04:44 AM ~ Nicholas would like to see review of costs, attendance
at fair, etc.
3:00:03 ~
1/9/2006 11:05:16 AM ~ Kosner - 47,000 usage try to be innovative, give away
free attendance, 8-9% of state population
3:01:14 ~
1/9/2006 11:06:27 AM ~ Simpson - if state funds are put toward an equine
facility, how will it benefit state?
3:01:35 ~
1/9/2006 11:06:48 AM ~ Kosner - weather breaks, begin usage, facility gives
protection from elements, quota out kids not good, can grow both fair and off
season usage
3:02:52 ~
1/9/2006 11:08:05 AM ~ Simpson - how many facilities could seat 1,000 for an
equine event?
3:03:17 ~
1/9/2006 11:08:30 AM ~ Kosner - permanent seating in Casper, etc. are at
2,000. We chose to use portable seating
for flexibility.
3:03:50 ~
1/9/2006 11:09:03 AM ~ Jorgensen -
3:04:10 ~
1/9/2006 11:09:23 AM ~ Kosner - compare facility to facility. Casper facilities are maxed out. Torrington use increasing. People don't want to have more fees
assessed.
3:05:16 ~
1/9/2006 11:10:29 AM ~ Cook - Stalling facility received both Facilities and
Gov. approval
3:06:17 ~
1/9/2006 11:11:29 AM ~ Kosner-more stalls would expand into other usage
3:06:43 ~
1/9/2006 11:11:56 AM ~ Philp requested visual
3:07:05 ~
1/9/2006 11:12:18 AM ~ Kosner - will provide
3:07:14 ~
1/9/2006 11:12:27 AM ~ Meuli - Dean Finkenbinder? How many egg producers in WY
3:07:39 ~
1/9/2006 11:12:52 AM ~ Finkenbinder - do inspect all dairies in state, approx.
35 dairies
3:08:07 ~
1/9/2006 11:13:20 AM ~ Meuli - once per year?
3:08:23 ~
1/9/2006 11:13:36 AM ~ Finkenbinder - 2 times per year
3:08:35 ~
1/9/2006 11:13:48 AM ~ Meuli lose fed. funds?
3:08:46 ~
1/9/2006 11:13:58 AM ~ Finkenbinder could lose ff,
3:09:13 ~
1/9/2006 11:14:26 AM ~ Meuli - if daycare, pool inspections, etc. could be
moved to Dept. Health, relieve?
3:09:55 ~
1/9/2006 11:15:08 AM ~ Finkenbinder - yes
3:10:02 ~
1/9/2006 11:15:15 AM ~ Petersen - appreciate discussion denied - rationality of
6?
3:10:41 ~ 1/9/2006
11:15:54 AM ~ Cook - Gov. clearly denied.
Internal process eliminated from 6 to 2
3:11:30 ~
1/9/2006 11:16:43 AM ~ Petersen - good inspections with 2?
3:11:50 ~
1/9/2006 11:17:03 AM ~ Etchepere - would go a long way, self inspecting
mechanism being implemented where appropriate.
We did well on last fed. inspection
3:13:53 ~
1/9/2006 11:19:06 AM ~ Meuli thanks for chart - total establishments? Want to compare what is being done by local
health depts.
3:15:15 ~
1/9/2006 11:20:28 AM ~ Hines - Where did requirements come from as to how many
inspections are required?
3:15:54 ~
1/9/2006 11:21:07 AM ~ Finkenbinder - explained statute regulations for various
inspections.
3:16:57 ~
1/9/2006 11:22:10 AM ~ Hines - meat inspection plants have most requirements. Don't recall putting this into statutes.
3:17:48 ~
1/9/2006 11:23:01 AM ~ Finkenbinder - Federal Code of Regulations set
requirements.
3:18:22 ~
1/9/2006 11:23:35 AM ~ Nicholas - Priority sheet How ranked? MainStreet
one of last priorities
3:19:09 ~
1/9/2006 11:24:22 AM ~ Etchepere after each dept. evaluated, we examine most
critical issues. All depts. have MVMS,
a has to have item. Low priority because it will be needed by all depts. Address most cost effective use and how to
best serve constituents. Other
priorities explained - have requested 3 times for the Consumer Health
positions.
3:23:10 ~
1/9/2006 11:28:23 AM ~ Anderson - JR1265 handout in support of Equine Center
submitted to JAC
3:23:46 ~
1/9/2006 11:28:59 AM ~ Simpson - inspector allows meat to be stamped as state
inspected meat. Who determines?
3:25:22 ~
1/9/2006 11:30:35 AM ~ Philp - Thank you very much. Resume at 1:00
3:26:10 ~
1/9/2006 11:31:20 AM ~ Pause
3:26:10 ~
1/9/2006 1:03:25 PM ~ Resume
3:26:24 ~
1/9/2006 1:03:40 PM ~ 039 - Wildlife Natural Resources Trust- Mike Baker is
sitting in for Delaine Roberts. Bob Budd is our Ex. Director. Office is going to be in Riverton, 1 block
off main street. Baker - We have no
money available to us until July because the trust will not be paying until
then. That's an overview of where we
are. 23rd December comments were
closed. There is life after
legislature. Thebudget is on pg.
8. We arrived at this in gov.
office. Did not have much opportunity
to discuss just with the board. Gov is
rec. 1.5 mil to be put into fund. It
will be available this next bien to spend.
Gov is rec. that $33mil to be put into trust fund. We have had one donation so far. Standard budget is just db of what was put
in last year.
3:36:28 ~
1/9/2006 1:13:43 PM ~ Philp - pg. 8 on gov. changes -
3:36:58 ~
1/9/2006 1:14:14 PM ~ Baker - Originally it was to come out of the BRA, but we
3:38:22 ~
1/9/2006 1:15:38 PM ~ McVey- pg. 7 - Don't usually use BRA for a continuous
funding source. Any inc. that has been
generated will be availabe for the board when they start making allocations.
3:39:38 ~
1/9/2006 1:16:53 PM ~ Simpson - exp. of req.
--Have you rec. any applications yet?
3:40:16 ~
1/9/2006 1:17:32 PM ~ Budd - There are a number of diff. entities that have
talked to me, but we don't have any definite ones yet. The # of projects that we anticipate are in
the hundreds.
3:42:02 ~
1/9/2006 1:19:18 PM ~ Simpson - Do you have data base that we could see so we
know that is being asked for.??
3:42:51 ~
1/9/2006 1:20:06 PM ~ Budd - As we get into the proposals we will let you see
what we have been getting. Hopefully by
the time the session starts we will have a presentation for you.
3:44:15 ~
1/9/2006 1:21:31 PM ~ Baker - I have been approached by people in my district of ideas that they have for
their property. All of us represent a
judicial district. I think the ones in
my district could spend all of what you allocated.
3:46:01 ~
1/9/2006 1:23:17 PM ~ Petersen - How long before this entity will be completely
functional ??
3:46:24 ~
1/9/2006 1:23:39 PM ~ Baker - I think that by this summer we can start funding
the project, In July board meeting we
should start this project.
3:47:38 ~
1/9/2006 1:24:54 PM ~ Petersen - How do people get your attention?
3:47:53 ~
1/9/2006 1:25:09 PM ~ Baker - We have an office phone no. 307-856-4665,
500 E. Fremont, Riverton, WY 82501
3:49:40 ~
1/9/2006 1:26:56 PM ~ Anderson - How do you view the applications?
3:49:58 ~
1/9/2006 1:27:14 PM ~ Baker - We need to be able to document the work. We are attempting to put in force - process
that we have- people need to keep track for us and keep us informed. Entity is professional enough to report to
us. It will be in the contract. Will have variance of projects and we need
to have follow-up- may need really long reporting process.
3:53:08 ~
1/9/2006 1:30:24 PM ~ Warren - Gov. proposal of 1.5 mil- where did he get this
amount?? Reason for that particular
amount?
3:53:42 ~
1/9/2006 1:30:58 PM ~ Budd - There is a great demand to get projects up and
running. If we put 35mil in now would
have to wait until another yr to use it.
We need to get these projects going.
3:55:20 ~
1/9/2006 1:32:35 PM ~ Philp - How did you come up with 35 mil figure??
3:55:34 ~
1/9/2006 1:32:50 PM ~ Baker - Board didn't take any formal action to come up
with amt. Just back and forth with
diff. ones.
3:56:26 ~
1/9/2006 1:33:42 PM ~ Budd - 35 mil, I think, is trying to find a reasonalble
amount. It is an opportunity for people
to see what we get for projects.
3:59:01 ~
1/9/2006 1:36:17 PM ~ Case - Could board send us a letter to let us know that you support this? Maybe you will ask for more???
4:00:12 ~
1/9/2006 1:37:28 PM ~ Baker- We want to do this responsibly.
4:00:31 ~
1/9/2006 1:37:46 PM ~ Case - letter would be sufficient - appreciate your candor.
4:00:59 ~
1/9/2006 1:38:14 PM ~ Simpson - No formal req. for the excep. req.?
4:01:50 ~
1/9/2006 1:39:06 PM ~ McVey - I don't know of any really. Unless there are not normal here.
4:02:48 ~
1/9/2006 1:40:04 PM ~ Simpson - how often does this happen where we don't have
a real board and they ask for an exception req. ???
4:03:56 ~
1/9/2006 1:41:12 PM ~ McVey - this is a unique circumstance. This is a gov budget because the Ex Dir was
not hired until recently.
4:05:31 ~
1/9/2006 1:42:46 PM ~ Baker - we knew that we were under the gun and we were
hurrying so that we could get the budget in before the deadline. Dif. board members were consulted before the
budget was actually submitted.
4:07:30 ~
1/9/2006 1:44:45 PM ~ Pause
4:07:30 ~
1/9/2006 1:44:52 PM ~ Stop Recording
4:07:30 ~
1/9/2006 1:55:48 PM ~ Start Recording
4:07:37 ~
1/9/2006 1:55:55 PM ~ Department of Transportation - John Cox - First time I
have presented a budget for you. Kevin
Hibbard, budget officer, Delbert
McOmie, engineer, Past yr. our mission
statement was shortened - pg. 6 of
budget document - Several of agencies
were inc. into our agency - not just highway dept. It is costing more to administer the driver license
program. We suggest that we have an
interim study to see if we need to ask for an inc.
4:13:59 ~
1/9/2006 2:02:17 PM ~ Jim O'Connor - the CDL license are for 4 yrs. - others are 3 yrs.
4:14:26 ~
1/9/2006 2:02:44 PM ~ Warren - Do other states have statutory price?
4:15:07 ~
1/9/2006 2:03:25 PM ~ Cox - that will be one of the things that we do in
interim study. Committee bill out of
last session died in rules committee.
We need to have 15 more troopers to keep state safer. pg. 78 - asking for additional duty pay
for troopers -
4:17:49 ~
1/9/2006 2:06:07 PM ~ Anderson- what is gen pay comparison for other law
enforcement in state to troopers??
4:18:50 ~
1/9/2006 2:07:08 PM ~ Cox - begin pay for troopers was lot less than other WY
state employees. We have made some
progress there. pg 99 - Des. reflective of WY/Montana port of Entry - Port of
Sheridan - Cost sharing between states.
4:21:25 ~
1/9/2006 2:09:43 PM ~ Hines - System they use at ports
4:21:53 ~
1/9/2006 2:10:11 PM ~ Cox - have prepass technologies so that trucks don't have
to stop. The new port is so much better
than the old one.
4:23:07 ~
1/9/2006 2:11:25 PM ~ Sam Powell - This port has really been woking well. This for the many prequalified carriers that
come through WY often. It is not new to
WY, but new to Sheridan. It allows us
to concentrate on the trucks that don't always do things right. We can work more w/ them when we don't have
to stop all trucks.
4:25:58 ~
1/9/2006 2:14:16 PM ~ Anderson- What about Homeland Security?
4:27:05 ~
1/9/2006 2:15:24 PM ~ Cox - yes, we are more concerned about safety issues
4:27:22 ~
1/9/2006 2:15:40 PM ~ Petersen - W/ trucks on I-80 what about safety?
4:28:11 ~
1/9/2006 2:16:29 PM ~ Powell- this prepass is one of the things where the
trucks have to have inspection CBS yearly inspection.
4:29:16 ~
1/9/2006 2:17:34 PM ~ Philp- on trucks do they have to come into ports if they
have prepass??
4:29:51 ~
1/9/2006 2:18:09 PM ~ Powell- they have this in their display if they are approved
and if they don't stop then the trooper will direct them to come back if they
aren't approved. In order to have
prepass they have to meet certain criteria.
4:31:31 ~
1/9/2006 2:19:49 PM ~ Meuli- are there fees that we get even w/ the prepass??
4:31:50 ~
1/9/2006 2:20:08 PM ~ Powell - Yes
4:31:58 ~
1/9/2006 2:20:16 PM ~ Hines - Can you give me what revenue streams you have?
4:33:15 ~
1/9/2006 2:21:34 PM ~ Hibbard - License fees - trucks and vehicle fees
4:34:04 ~
1/9/2006 2:22:22 PM ~ Cox - pg. 113 - WYOLINK project -
4:35:26 ~
1/9/2006 2:23:44 PM ~ Hibbard - Tim - The local communities can opt in or opt
out.
4:38:29 ~
1/9/2006 2:26:47 PM ~ Jorgensen - Since the state is paying the bill why should
you give them the option.
4:39:03 ~
1/9/2006 2:27:21 PM ~ Tim Hibbard - We tried to make it very attractive and
most of the communities are in this system.
4:40:16 ~
1/9/2006 2:28:34 PM ~ Hines - you only have 7 posotions and now you are asking
for 3 more. Why so many?
4:40:49 ~
1/9/2006 2:29:07 PM ~ Tim Hibbard - That was the old Selex employees. As we beef up for Wyolink we need more
people.
4:42:01 ~
1/9/2006 2:30:19 PM ~ Brian Hibbard - we have had 3 diff. req. for money
for this. The dept of transportation has been footing entire admin. of this
project. Now we are asking for some
more monies.
4:49:28 ~
1/9/2006 2:37:46 PM ~ Narva - To req. them all to do this
4:50:45 ~
1/9/2006 2:39:03 PM ~ Anderson - W/ hand signals, etc. Where are we in this w/ other agencies?
4:51:33 ~
1/9/2006 2:39:52 PM ~ Cox - We have had numerous requests from other agencies
to use the frequencies and I'm sure we will continue to have more.
4:53:34 ~
1/9/2006 2:41:52 PM ~
4:53:52 ~
1/9/2006 2:42:10 PM ~ Hines - gen fund monies - what used for???
4:54:15 ~
1/9/2006 2:42:33 PM ~ K. Hibbard -
4:54:45 ~
1/9/2006 2:43:03 PM ~ Hines - Some counties donate more than others---
4:55:59 ~
1/9/2006 2:44:17 PM ~ Warren - what is the time line until we can expect to
have all up and running???
4:56:59 ~
1/9/2006 2:45:17 PM ~ T Hibbard - 2007 is the time for it to be up and running.
4:59:05 ~
1/9/2006 2:47:24 PM ~ Cox - We decided not to use the provider at the Cheyenne
airport and we are trying to secure a permanent structure for our planes. We are working on that now. 90% of planes use is from Cheyenne. Have had to use some in Laramie and the Nat.
Guard.
5:03:23 ~
1/9/2006 2:51:41 PM ~ Case -
5:03:50 ~
1/9/2006 2:52:09 PM ~ Cox - A full blown facility - might want to add
administrative facilities later - would build so that we could add on.
5:04:51 ~
1/9/2006 2:53:09 PM ~ Case - Where are you admin officies housed now?
5:05:07 ~
1/9/2006 2:53:25 PM ~ Cox - Bldg at the airport, might put them together later
on. Most concern is for us safety.
5:06:07 ~
1/9/2006 2:54:25 PM ~ Hines - 750K what for??
5:06:34 ~
1/9/2006 2:54:52 PM ~ K Hibbard - That is only to fund that for the
building. We are to lease now for
hangar facility . See explanation on
pg. 121.
5:08:39 ~
1/9/2006 2:56:57 PM ~ Cox - It is for a 20 yr lease w/ airport , but option to
buy.
5:09:15 ~
1/9/2006 2:57:33 PM ~ Hines - Are you paying for bldg or asking for money that
you are not going to use.
5:09:54 ~
1/9/2006 2:58:12 PM ~ K. Hibbard - We will be leasing, but with option to buy
is in the contract. Bond overide could
be avoided if we buy. If look for piece
of property to rent it would be decidedly reasonable.
5:12:14 ~
1/9/2006 3:00:32 PM ~ Cox - sq. ft amt. 19K for hangar
5:12:41 ~
1/9/2006 3:00:59 PM ~ Simpson - How long before you can exercise your option to
buy?
5:13:10 ~
1/9/2006 3:01:28 PM ~ K. Hibbard - Out dept. does not have that much to build
it now. We need to get this going now
because we have no place for the state's planes.
5:14:14 ~
1/9/2006 3:02:32 PM ~ Anderson - In looking at value of aircraft, amt of
insurance rental versus owner, etc???
5:15:49 ~
1/9/2006 3:04:07 PM ~ Shelly Reems - If we own it is better . With 911 they said that we needed a better
area for planes. $20mil is value for our planes.
5:18:49 ~
1/9/2006 3:07:07 PM ~ Case - It seems that it is costing much more than
necessary to have it built and then exercise the lease option. Why not built it yourself?
5:19:50 ~
1/9/2006 3:08:08 PM ~ K Hibbard - We will take possesion of it in October so we
can dodge some of these costs.
5:20:49 ~
1/9/2006 3:09:07 PM ~ Case - This is a way out of not having to build it
ourselves.
5:21:46 ~
1/9/2006 3:10:04 PM ~ Cox - We were faced w/ no where to go. We needed to continue flight operation out
of state ,
5:24:05 ~
1/9/2006 3:12:23 PM ~ Jorgensen - Nat. Guard is going to move some to F E
Warren , could you not use some of their space?
5:26:03 ~
1/9/2006 3:14:21 PM ~ Reems - The Air Force is going to expand & use that
space.
5:28:39 ~
1/9/2006 3:16:57 PM ~ Simpson - What would it cost you to get out of this deal
and build it yourselves?
5:29:32 ~
1/9/2006 3:17:50 PM ~ Cox - I think that you are skeptical about this. We feel that we need to do this now to
protect our fleet.
5:32:29 ~
1/9/2006 3:20:47 PM ~ Joannides - Chair of transportation commission - Safety,
security, etc. was the consideration.
It has been the intent all the time to purchase this facility as soon as
we take possesion when completed. The
fuel savings will be great also. We
will have our own fuel facitility - a savings of $20K a month. The commission is entirely behind this. This is the best that we can do now.
5:36:19 ~
1/9/2006 3:24:37 PM ~ K Hibbard - spread sheet - I'll walk you through - need
to have more copies.
5:37:41 ~
1/9/2006 3:26:00 PM ~ Cox - p. 143 - This is one-time gen funds for maintnance
of multi-lane highway system. Reason
did not put multi-lane highways - Gov
is fully aware
5:39:37 ~
1/9/2006 3:27:55 PM ~ Jorgensen- Assuming that there are other multi-lane
monies coming how would you prioritize this.?
5:40:15 ~
1/9/2006 3:28:33 PM ~ Cox - One in the bills?? We need to use this for existing highways
5:41:25 ~
1/9/2006 3:29:43 PM ~ Jorgensen - What does multi-lane desigination do ??
5:42:31 ~
1/9/2006 3:30:49 PM ~ McOmie - There are projects that will have to be
rearranged with upcoming projects. Some of roads are currently in our list now,
but they have to be on list, etc.
5:46:24 ~
1/9/2006 3:34:42 PM ~ Jones - You are seeing all of the new schools being built
and # of contractors are inc. their cost.
Are you seing the same situation with highways??
5:47:59 ~
1/9/2006 3:36:16 PM ~ Pause
5:47:59 ~
1/9/2006 4:00:33 PM ~ Resume
5:47:59 ~
1/9/2006 4:00:33 PM ~ McOmie - We have seen 100% inc. in cost in last 5 yrs so
we are not doing as many projects, but it is costing us still lots of money.
5:48:07 ~
1/9/2006 4:00:41 PM ~ Philp - finish discussion on additional appropriation for
highway construction
5:48:51 ~
1/9/2006 4:01:25 PM ~ Nicholas - is there a
priority list for all projects? Bring to us?
5:49:50 ~
1/9/2006 4:02:24 PM ~ McOmie - 2 lists, prioritized by next 6 years, another for 15-20 year future
planning, p. 149 of budget book gives $155,164,378 prioritized list, will give
short list to JAC within 2 days
5:52:24 ~
1/9/2006 4:04:58 PM ~ Nicholas, is money based on safety and need, Hwy 287
referenced?
5:53:18 ~
1/9/2006 4:05:52 PM ~ McOmie -287 is in 6 year plan, 2008. Multi-lane initiative different list. Safety is only 1 statistic examined.
5:54:41 ~
1/9/2006 4:07:15 PM ~ Nicholas, if 10 projects are ready to go, why not do them
and free up?
5:55:48 ~
1/9/2006 4:08:22 PM ~ McOmie - asking for $106b to clear up backlog within next
6 years.
5:56:39 ~
1/9/2006 4:09:13 PM ~ Nicholas, please provide list
5:57:06 ~
1/9/2006 4:09:40 PM ~ McOmie will be happy to do this
5:57:34 ~
1/9/2006 4:10:08 PM ~ Petersen - all in final design? Concept?
5:57:49 ~
1/9/2006 4:10:23 PM ~ McOmie - all in concept, not started final design. 2-3 projects are moved back due to inflation.
5:58:39 ~
1/9/2006 4:11:13 PM ~ Petersen - total setting on shelf final designed but
5:59:02 ~
1/9/2006 4:11:36 PM ~ McOmie - $140m ready to go
5:59:21 ~
1/9/2006 4:11:55 PM ~ Philp - go back to exception requests
5:59:42 ~
1/9/2006 4:12:16 PM ~ Cox last item reauthorization
6:00:17 ~
1/9/2006 4:12:52 PM ~ Hibbard - 8 yrs, ago reauthorization, it took us 2
additonal years to get. Want $100m,
increase from $60m to $100m
6:01:46 ~
1/9/2006 4:14:20 PM ~ Hines - session laws?
6:01:54 ~
1/9/2006 4:14:28 PM ~ Hibbard read $60m authorization from 2004
6:02:29 ~
1/9/2006 4:15:03 PM ~ Sommers - is in budget book, Section 300
6:02:45 ~
1/9/2006 4:15:19 PM ~ Philp - limit now?
6:02:53 ~
1/9/2006 4:15:28 PM ~ Nicholas - have you talked to the State Trasurer?
6:03:26 ~
1/9/2006 4:16:00 PM ~ Hibbard - originally done this way
6:03:42 ~
1/9/2006 4:16:16 PM ~ Nicholas - availability for cash draw?
6:04:00 ~
1/9/2006 4:16:34 PM ~ Hibbard - not done to date, likely won't have to due to
interim processes given by fed. govt.
Slim possiblility, but is possible.
6:05:02 ~
1/9/2006 4:17:36 PM ~ Philp - exception requests pg.11
6:05:30 ~
1/9/2006 4:18:05 PM ~ Hibbard - fuel operation and building operation prices,
25% quoted in Cheyenne paper, 40% increase expected in Feb. Also gas in Highway Patrol, these are
highway funds.
6:07:12 ~
1/9/2006 4:19:46 PM ~ Hines - don't see a consistency in requests.
6:08:51 ~
1/9/2006 4:21:25 PM ~ Hibbard, each request based upon actual exam. of actual
6:09:44 ~
1/9/2006 4:22:19 PM ~ Hines - space rental?
6:09:54 ~
1/9/2006 4:22:28 PM ~ Hibbard, Rawlins shop houses more than 1 agency/use. Calculate each share
6:11:06 ~
1/9/2006 4:23:40 PM ~ Hines - why not list as utilities, not space rental
6:11:52 ~
1/9/2006 4:24:26 PM ~ Hibbard - could break out by buildings. Have 13 other reports not shared with JAC
today.
6:12:36 ~
1/9/2006 4:25:11 PM ~ Anderson - flight fuel, other agencies fuel at common
location, out of state, in state costs, how done?
6:13:27 ~
1/9/2006 4:26:01 PM ~ Hibbard-provide fuel across state based upon %, 5%
preference also affects, solicit bids annually, arrive at cost of fuel across
state.
6:14:49 ~
1/9/2006 4:27:23 PM ~ Cox - other questions?
6:15:32 ~
1/9/2006 4:28:06 PM ~ Hibbard - Attorney General's only building occupancy,
fuel for space rental.
6:16:15 ~
1/9/2006 4:28:49 PM ~ Hibbard, p. 19 Internal Review. p.22 Public Affairs. p.
27 Support Services. p. 31 driver services,
6:19:37 ~
1/9/2006 4:32:11 PM ~ Meuli - computer equipment - get CIO approval?
6:19:59 ~
1/9/2006 4:32:33 PM ~ Hibbard - yes if over $75,000 request. Revenue shortfall in dirver services.
6:20:50 ~
1/9/2006 4:33:24 PM ~ Hibbard p. 41
Then p. 45 Human Resources is heavily involved in trooper recruitment
6:22:02 ~
1/9/2006 4:34:36 PM ~ Hibbard - p.51 inserter replacement. Statewide cost clearing p. 55. p.57
Management services. Always involved in reauthorization. p. 61 purchasing. p.
65 quality & customer services. p. 68 Fuel Tax Admin.
6:27:02 ~
1/9/2006 4:39:36 PM ~ Philp - Norhtwestern police allocation model, response
time unrealistic, applicable to WY
6:28:00 ~
1/9/2006 4:40:35 PM ~ Cox - Northwest Univ. has model used. State patrol work determines 20 min.
response in Wy. Not unrealistic
6:29:37 ~
1/9/2006 4:42:12 PM ~ Philp - put patrol in wide spots in road? Shoshoni and Casper, e.g.
6:30:10 ~
1/9/2006 4:42:44 PM ~ Cox - not on all roads, average statewide
6:30:44 ~
1/9/2006 4:43:19 PM ~ Philp - timewise?
Overtime, comp time?
6:31:04 ~
1/9/2006 4:43:38 PM ~ Cox overtime
6:31:12 ~
1/9/2006 4:43:46 PM ~ Philp requested info.
6:31:56 ~
1/9/2006 4:44:30 PM ~ McVey - handout 34
6:32:06 ~
1/9/2006 4:44:41 PM ~ Cox - ovetime vs. comp?
6:32:34 ~
1/9/2006 4:45:08 PM ~ Hibbard - request for overtime, holiday, court detail,
etc. $3m per biennium for overtime
6:33:37 ~
1/9/2006 4:46:11 PM ~ Philp - increasing?
6:33:44 ~
1/9/2006 4:46:18 PM ~ Hibbard - time isn't increasing, but costs of wages and
benefits are.
6:34:27 ~
1/9/2006 4:47:01 PM ~ Philp - overtime on hourly basis?
6:34:36 ~
1/9/2006 4:47:10 PM ~ Hibbard - hourly on time card
6:35:17 ~
1/9/2006 4:47:51 PM ~ Cox 5% margin
6:36:06 ~
1/9/2006 4:48:41 PM ~ Philp - hardship?
6:36:45 ~
1/9/2006 4:49:20 PM ~ Powell - storms and overtime really take a toll.
voluntary overtime DUI enforcement.
Troopers need time for selves.
6:38:33 ~
1/9/2006 4:51:07 PM ~ Philp -over $3m
6:38:44 ~
1/9/2006 4:51:18 PM ~ Powell - yes federally funded
6:39:01 ~
1/9/2006 4:51:35 PM ~ Cox- 3 new troopers in 5 districts if increase 15. Will make a difference in locales.
6:39:51 ~
1/9/2006 4:52:25 PM ~ Philp - time represented in handout?
6:40:14 ~
1/9/2006 4:52:49 PM ~ Hibbard will provide
6:40:23 ~
1/9/2006 4:52:57 PM ~ Berger - can you find 15 qualified individuals, train and
place in this biennium?
6:40:58 ~
1/9/2006 4:53:32 PM ~ Cox - takes about 1 year, cyclical process - have been
reasonably successful, yes.
6:42:08 ~
1/9/2006 4:54:42 PM ~ Anderson - see SUV drivers also armed, how different
6:42:43 ~
1/9/2006 4:55:17 PM ~ Powell - we have troopers assigned to motor carrier
position, wear a black uniform, carry extra equipment necessitating SUV. Can cover other duties as needed.
6:44:12 ~
1/9/2006 4:56:47 PM ~ Hibbard p. 97 Radioactive waste FEMA. Ports of entry p. 107. Employee Relocation on p. 107, 80%
of value of home guaranteed. Wyolink.
119 Aeronautics Admin. Spreadsheet
Handout 62, buy or lease facility - Airport Bd. wants 30% return on
building, excessive, if buy facility, lease compared.
6:53:17 ~
1/9/2006 5:05:51 PM ~ Nicholas - customary?
6:55:14 ~
1/9/2006 5:07:48 PM ~ Hibbard - FAA explained 20 - 30 year use for life
6:55:45 ~
1/9/2006 5:08:19 PM ~ Hibbard - Flight Safety increase, pg. 135 Air Service
Enchancement standard budget and Business Council
6:57:57 ~
1/9/2006 5:10:31 PM ~ Philp - What last biennium?
6:58:20 ~
1/9/2006 5:10:54 PM ~ Hibbard $3m annual, standardized to $6m per biennium.
6:58:57 ~
1/9/2006 5:11:32 PM ~ Jones - how much will be used as guarantees?
6:59:14 ~
1/9/2006 5:11:48 PM ~ Hibbard -
6:59:45 ~
1/9/2006 5:12:19 PM ~ Reems - $4m obligated in several projects, Casper and
Cody. March or April will see all
obligated.
7:00:33 ~
1/9/2006 5:13:07 PM ~ Jorgensen - WBC did substantial review
7:01:05 ~
1/9/2006 5:13:39 PM ~ Reems will copy and distribute reports
7:01:18 ~
1/9/2006 5:13:52 PM ~ Jorgensen - amt. allocated for Casper,?
7:01:42 ~
1/9/2006 5:14:16 PM ~ Reems - SFunding $1.4, total $1.7
7:02:10 ~
1/9/2006 5:14:44 PM ~ Jorgensen - ridership? Affect on other carriers
7:02:37 ~
1/9/2006 5:15:12 PM ~ Reems - will get report to you. Proven success run actually helped all of community and other
carriers. Regional carriers are in high
demand. One flight a day can do good.
7:04:04 ~
1/9/2006 5:16:38 PM ~ Hines - Passenger reports are in the back. Booming economy, other reasons why entire
state benefited.
7:05:14 ~
1/9/2006 5:17:48 PM ~ Jones - how long should a revenue enhancement be in
effect?
7:05:37 ~
1/9/2006 5:18:11 PM ~ Reems - would not have been able to attract airlines
without. Some months have not paid
anything.
7:06:33 ~
1/9/2006 5:19:07 PM ~ Jones - only 1 year?
7:06:47 ~
1/9/2006 5:19:21 PM ~ Reems - not all service providers, Jackson several years.
7:07:17 ~
1/9/2006 5:19:51 PM ~ Meuli -
7:07:49 ~ 1/9/2006
5:20:23 PM ~ Warren - consumer perspective, Laramie expense of flight between
Laramie and Denver twice as much as tickets from Denver to Boston, e.g. Don't make quota because of costs.
7:09:12 ~
1/9/2006 5:21:46 PM ~ Reems - private companies can charge what market will
bear. Must look at fair pricing in
region, will try to encorporate into contracts. Progress slow, but are seeing improvement as United out of
bankruptcy.
7:10:54 ~
1/9/2006 5:23:28 PM ~ Jorgensen ?
7:11:15 ~
1/9/2006 5:23:49 PM ~ Nicholas - Request Highway Patrol Study and gas revenues,
fed. funds, etc. Entire budget. Del's report shrinking dollar, like to see.
7:11:34 ~
1/9/2006 5:24:08 PM ~ Reems - Gillette, Rock Springs, Sheridan still must be
careful. Evaluate lower tier and how to
make successful. Need to tweak.
7:13:27 ~
1/9/2006 5:26:01 PM ~ Hibbard p. 141 Multi-Lane Hwys.
7:14:31 ~
1/9/2006 5:27:06 PM ~ Hines - Last year specific to multi-lanes
7:14:53 ~
1/9/2006 5:27:27 PM ~ Hibbard - yes
7:16:45 ~
1/9/2006 5:29:19 PM ~ Philp
7:16:54 ~
1/9/2006 5:29:28 PM ~ Pause
7:16:54 ~
1/9/2006 5:29:34 PM ~ Resume
7:17:28 ~
1/9/2006 5:30:08 PM ~ Warren - request on budget
7:17:45 ~
1/9/2006 5:30:25 PM ~ Berger - projecting, does it revert to GF if not used?
7:18:06 ~
1/9/2006 5:30:46 PM ~ Hibbard - GF yes
7:18:22 ~
1/9/2006 5:31:02 PM ~ Philp - thank you.
Adjourned
7:18:48 ~
1/9/2006 5:31:28 PM ~ Pause
7:18:48 ~
1/9/2006 5:36:00 PM ~ Stop Recording