June 20, 2008
Video Conference
Statewide Videoconferencing Sites
Senator Phil Nicholas , Co-Chairman
Representative Frank Philp, Co-Chairman
Senator Curt Meier
Senator Ray Peterson
Senator Chuck Townsend
Representative Rosie Berger
Representative Steve Harshman
Representative Alan Jones
Representative Pete Jorgensen
Representative Owen Petersen
Representative Jane Warren
Senator Rae Lynn Job
Bill Mai, Senior Legislative Analyst
Dean Temte, Legislative Analyst
Justice Barton Voigt
Mr. Bob von Wolfradt, State of Wyoming Chief Information Officer
Mr. Mike McVay, Department of Administration & Information Director
The Joint Appropriations Interim Committee met via videoconference from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008 to discuss the addition of a district court judge in Sublette County, and also to review work done by the Department of Administration & Information analyzing costs and benefits of leasing versus buying computer equipment for state agencies. This meeting was followed by a joint session with the Joint Revenue Interim Committee, also via videoconference, which took place from 9 a.m. until 10:50 a.m.
Co-Chairman Nicholas called the meeting to order at 8:00 am.
NEW JUDGE POSITION IN SUBLETTE COUNTY
Chief Justice Voigt discussed with the Committee the need to proceed in hiring a new district court judge in Sublette County. He provided information about the ability of the county courthouse to adequately house and support the new judge (see Appendix 1). According to Chief Justice Voigt, all necessary provisions have been made, and upon approval of the Appropriations Committee, the hiring process will begin. This approval is required by section 3 of Chapter 120 in the 2008 Session Laws. The Committee voted 9-0 in favor of approving the additional position, with Senators Job, Peterson, and Townsend excused.
COMPUTER PURCHASE VERSUS LEASE ANALYSIS
Mr. von Wolfradt presented the analysis prepared by the Department of Administration & Information, as required by Section 315 of the 2008 appropriations act (see Appendix 2). The conclusion of the study is that purchasing computer equipment should prove to be slightly more cost effective than leasing. Substantial cost savings would be realized under either scenario through the consolidation of computer equipment procurement for all state agencies into one purchasing unit.
The Committee recessed at .
There being no further business, Co-Chairman Phil Nicholas adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. and the Committee proceeded to meet jointly with the Revenue Committee.
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Respectfully submitted,
Phil Nicholas, Co-Chairman Frank Philp, Co-Chairman
Appendix |
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Appendix Topic |
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Appendix Description |
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Appendix Provider |
1 |
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District Judge Report |
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Court evaluation of District Judge Request |
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Wyoming Supreme Court |
2 |
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Computer Lease/Purchase Evaluation |
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A&I/CIO evaluation of leasing vs. purchasing computer equipment |
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Administration & Information/CIO |