The Government Contract Review Committee met on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at 10:00 AM, in Room 125 of the Capitol Annex. Senator Katie Stine, Chair, called the meeting to order, and the secretary called the roll.
Present were:
Members: Senator Katie Stine, Co-Chair; Representative Brent Yonts, Co-Chair; Senators Carroll Gibson, Ernesto Scorsone, and Elizabeth Tori; Representatives Brad Montell, and Kathy W Stein.
Guests: Kathryn Lyles, James Wood, Rick Graycarek, Michael Hanson, Steve Schenck, James Nemes, Scott Ferkin, Hiren Desai, Bernard Deckard, and Gwen Penson.
LRC Staff: Kim Eisner, Rick Graycarek, Geri Grigsby, Greg Hagar, Brad Metcalf and Jennifer Wilson.
A motion was made by Representative Montell to approve the Minutes of the November 16, 2006, meeting of the committee. Representative Yonts seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed, the Corrections List. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed, the Personal Service Contract List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed, the Personal Service Contract Amendment List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed, the Memoranda of Agreement List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider as reviewed, the Memoranda of Agreement Amendment List, with exception of those items selected for further review by members of the committee. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed without objection.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Huron Consulting Group, 07-035.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD:
Bryan N. West, 0600002223.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Kentucky Dataseam Initiative Incorporated, 0600002568; The Watkins Group Incorporated, 0600002784.
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, KENTUCKY:
Cavell, Mertz & Davis Incorporated, 0600001246.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET:
Citizens Advisory Committee, 0600002262.
FAIR BOARD:
David H. Snowden, 0600002623; Scarlett W. Mattson, 0600002624.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET:
Gambrel and Widler Law Offices, 0600002908.
FISH & WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF:
Veterinary Associates, 0600002501.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
Mountjoy & Bressler, LLP, 0600002637.
HORSE PARK, KENTUCKY:
John D. Nicholson, 0600002670.
JUSTICE CABINET:
Medical Legal Consultants Incorporated, 0600001842; Bowles Rice McDavid Graff, 0600002345.
KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION:
Ceridian, 07-001.
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION:
Opportunities for Work and Learning/Skill Enhancement and Employment Center, 200718.
LIBRARIES & ARCHIVES, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Multi, 0600002440.
MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Health Management Systems Incorporated, 0600002556.
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Lynn, Fulkerson, Nichols & Kinkel, PLLC, 0600002218.
PSYCHOLOGISTS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF:
Landrum and Shouse, 0600002841.
PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Jane Mobley Associates, 0600002258.
PUBLIC PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Sturgill Turner Barker and Moloney, PLLC, 0600000588.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
George K. Cox, 0600001684; Claude W. Galloway, Jr., 0600001689; Strand Associates Incorporated, 0600001957; Strand Associates Incorporated, 0600002039; Woolpert Incorporated, 0600002326; Photo Science Incorporated, 0600002340; Municipal Engineering Company, 0600002598; E A Partners, PLC, 0600002625; Strand Associates Incorporated, 0600002748; TBE Group, 0600002768; QK4, 0600002807; Thomas Ray Garner, 0600002814.
TRAVEL, DEPARTMENT OF:
Strategic Alliance Group, LLC, 0600002828.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY:
Heery International Incorporated, A071090; Staggs and Fisher Consulting Engineers Incorporated, A071110; Pearson & Peters Architects PLC, A071120; Ciber Incorporated, K07-138; V-Soft Consulting, K07-139; Growthworks Incorporated, K07-140; Verasion Consulting, LLC, K07137.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE:
Advances in Education, 07-028; Kentuckiana Engineering Company Incorporated, 07-049; Deloitte Tax, LLP, 07-053; Hoehler Incorporated, 07-054; Senler, Campbell & Associates Incorporated, 07-055; International Commissioning Engineers, 07-056.
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Artemetrx, LLC, 640608; Sign Language Associates, 660608.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT, OFFICE OF:
Sturgill Turner Barker and Moloney, PLLC, 0600002685.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE AMENDMENTS
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, KENTUCKY:
Dow Lohnes and Albertson, 0600001249.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET:
ATC Associates Incorporated, 0600001997; Howard K. Bell Consulting, C-05442803-2; URS Corporation, C-05510009-1.
HEALTH SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
Goldberg and Simpson, M-06056478; Goldberg and Simpson, M-06061372.
KENTUCKY HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION:
Priority Technologies Incorporated, 06028.
KENTUCKY LOTTERY CORPORATION:
Haverstick Consulting Incorporated, 07011385-1; Northlich Incorporated, 0706027-1; Delehanty Consulting, LLC, 0706059-1.
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, DEPARTMENT FOR:
James L. Saindon, 0600000632; Jewell R. Meade, 0600000634; M Y Medroso, 0600000660; Amy E. Click-Choi, M-06144248.
NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Engineering Consulting Service, 0600002200.
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Langan & Flynn, LLC, 69507; Premier Executive Consulting Group, LLC, 710-07.
PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Kentucky Hospital Associates, 0600001083; St. Joseph Hospital, 0600001107.
PUBLIC PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Tilford Dobbins, 0600000042.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CABINET:
New West, LLC, 0600002216.
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Palmer Engineering Company, C-00049871-7; Baker Engineering Unlimited, C-01085796-2; Johnson Depp and Quisenberry, C-01193010-5; JWA HMB Indiana, LLC, C-01297252-7; HMB Professional Engineers Incorporated, C-02136536-4; PB Farradyne Incorporated, C-03042170-5; Presnell Associates Incorporated d/b/a QK4, C-04224166-2; American Engineers Incorporated, C-99004814-4.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY:
CMW Incorporated, A061100; Cornett Integrated Strategic Marketing, K07-104.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE:
CUH2A Incorporated, 06-084.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF:
First Judicial District Corrections Board Incorporated, 0600002469; Prosecutors Advisory Council, 0600002488; Knott Drug Abuse Council Incorporated, 0600002545; Administrative Office of the Courts, 0600002563; Administrative Office of the Courts, 0600002711.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING, DEPARTMENT OF:
Multi, 0600002581; Multi, 0600002582.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY:
Kentucky CVFS Incorporated, 0600002785.
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Treasurer Pike County Board of Education, 0600002255; Treasurer Nelson County Board of Education, 0600002401; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, 0600002601; Treasurer Laurel County Board of Education, 0600002667; Kentucky Center for the Arts, 0600002701.
ELECTIONS, BOARD OF:
Commerce Cabinet, 0600002553.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET:
Oldham County Fiscal Court, 0600002538.
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES, DEPARTMENT OF:
Christian County Fiscal Court, 0600001256; Caldwell County Fiscal Court, 0600002804.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
Franklin County Fiscal Court, 0600002509; Owsley County Fiscal Court, 0600002537; Owsley County Fiscal Court, 0600002540; Owsley County Fiscal Court, 0600002541; Webster County Fiscal Court, 0600002551; Magoffin County Fiscal Court, 0600002588; Henderson County Fiscal Court, 0600002604; Magoffin County Fiscal Court, 0600002607; Knott County Fiscal Court, 0600002629; Knott County Fiscal Court, 0600002630; Knott County Fiscal Court, 0600002631; Knott County Fiscal Court, 0600002632; Knott County Fiscal Court, 0600002633; City of Albany, 0600002635; Edmonson County Fiscal Court, 0600002644; Graves County Fiscal Court, 0600002646; Green County Fiscal Court, 0600002648; Hardin County Fiscal Court, 0600002649; Hardin County Fiscal Court, 0600002650; Hardin County Fiscal Court, 0600002651; Hardin County Fiscal Court, 0600002652; Rowan County Fiscal Court, 0600002654; Wolfe County Fiscal Court, 0600002655; City of Winchester, 0600002656; Hopkins County Fiscal Court, 0600002658; Madison County Fiscal Court, 0600002752; Woodford County Fiscal Court, 0600002811; Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, 0600002813; City of Radcliff, 0600002816; Knott County Fiscal Court, 0600002832; City of Dawson Springs, 0600002833; Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court, 0600002834; Warren County Fiscal Court, 0600002835; Treasurer Raceland Worthington Independent Board of Education, 0600002836; Monroe County Fiscal Court, 0600002837; Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court, 0600002838; City of Simpsonville, 0600002839; Warren County Fiscal Court, 0600002840; McCreary County Fiscal Court, 0600002844; Carter County Fiscal Court, 0600002846; Breckinridge County Fiscal Court, 0600002865; Hopkins County Fiscal Court, 0600002867; City of Beattyville, 0600002869; Owensboro Community & Technical College, 0600002872; City of Lebanon, 0600002875.
JUSTICE CABINET:
CHS MHMR Division of Mental Health, 0600002887.
LIBRARIES & ARCHIVES, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Morgan County Fiscal Court, 0600001932.
MILITARY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Louisville and Jefferson County, 0600001501; Louisville and Jefferson County, 0600001601; Louisville and Jefferson County, 0600001607; City of Bardstown, 0600002142; Multi, 0600002230; City of Wickliffe, 0600002586.
NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Cedar West Incorporated, 0600002775; Knott County Water and Sewer District, 0600002577.
PARKS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Breaks Interstate Parks Commission, 0600002669.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS
WERE REVIEWED WITHOUT OBJECTION:
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Bethune Institute, 0600000345; Treasurer Bowling Green Independent Board of Education, 0600000357; Christian County Board of Education, 0600000373; Treasurer Livingston County Board of Education, 0600000410; Treasurer Pike County Board of Education, 0600000425; Treasurer Pineville Independent Board of Education, 0600000426; Treasurer Russell County Board of Education, 0600000433; Treasurer Jefferson County Board of Education, 0600001255.
EDUCATION, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY:
Commerce Cabinet, 0600001498.
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT:
Green River Area Development District, 0600001341; KIPDA, 0600001345; Pennyrile Area Development District, 0600001350; City of Paducah, 0600002123; Barren County Fiscal Court, 0600002850.
HEALTH SERVICES, CABINET FOR:
Community Action of Southern Kentucky Incorporated, M-06054534; Daniel Boone Development, M-06055316; Treasurer Adair County Board of Education, M-06066045; Lake Cumberland CSO Incorporated, M-06067697; Northern Kentucky Cooperative, M-06117476; Treasurer Ashland Independent Board of Education, M-06169662; Bellevue Independent School, M-06183234; Treasurer Bowling Green Independent Board of Education, M-06183496; Bullitt County Board of Education, M-06183806; Treasurer Campbell County Board of Education, M-06184295; Casey County Family Resource Center, M-06184454; Treasurer Clay County Board of Education, M-06185344; Treasurer Elizabethtown Independent Board of Education, M-06186593; Fayette County Treasurer Board of Education, M-06186808; Treasurer Floyd County Board of Education, M-06186886; Treasurer Franklin County Board of Education, M-06186986; Treasurer Gallatin County Board of Education, M-06187110; Treasurer Garrard County Board of Education, M-06187169; Treasurer Hart County Board of Education, M-06187395; Treasurer Lincoln County Board of Education, M-06187784; Treasurer Jackson County Board of Education, M-06188834; Treasurer Jefferson County Board of Education, M-06188864; Treasurer Jessamine County Board of Education, M-06188893; Treasurer Kenton County Board of Education, M-06188920; Treasurer Knox County Board of Education, M-06188949; Treasurer Laurel County Board of Education, M-06189035; Treasurer Leslie County Board of Education, M-06189080; Treasurer Logan County Board of Education, M-06189300; Treasurer Ludlow Independent Board of Education, M-06189308; Treasurer Madison County Board of Education, M-06189643; Treasurer Magoffin County Board of Education, M-06190057; Treasurer Marshall County Board of Education, M-06190102; Treasurer McCracken County Board of Education, M-06190168; Treasurer Mclean County Board of Education, M-06190207; Treasurer Murray Independent Board of Education, M-06191556; Treasurer Ohio County Board of Education, M-06191721; Treasurer Oldham County Board of Education, M-06191741; Treasurer Pike County Board of Education, M-06192169; Treasurer Scott County Board of Education, M-06193409; Treasurer Shelby County Board of Education, M-06193952; Simpson County Board of Education, M-06193984; Treasurer Warren County Board of Education, M-06198111.
NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CABINET:
Fleming County Conservation District, M-04068636; Fleming County Conservation District, M-05005694.
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION, COUNCIL ON:
Fayette County Public Schools, M-05508342-2; Northern Kentucky Education Cooperative, M-05508399-2.
PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR:
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, M-06085540; Four Rivers Behavioral Health, M-06085655.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
WERE SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
PARKS, DEPARTMENT OF:
Walther Roark Gay and Todd, 0600000448. Bernard Deckard discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Senator Gibson to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Tori seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Scorsone, Representative Montell, and Representative Yonts electing to abstain (pass).
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Shearer Jr., W. David, 0600002146; Ferreri and Fogle Law Firm, 0600002147; Fulton and Devlin, 0600002150; Sutton Hicks Lucas Grayson and Braden, PLC, 0600002152; Tamara T. Pitts, 0600002153; Walther Roark Gay and Todd, 0600002156; Weber and Rose, 0600002157. Kathryn Lyles and Jim Wood discussed the contracts with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the contracts as reviewed. Senator Gibson seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Scorsone electing to abstain (pass).
TRANSPORTATION CABINET:
Wyatt Tarrant and Combs, LLP, 0600002173. Kathryn Lyles and Jim Wood discussed the contract with the committee. A motion was made by Representative Montell to consider the contract as reviewed. Senator Gibson seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Scorsone and Representative Yonts electing to abstain (pass) and Representative Stein voting NO.
THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
WAS SELECTED FOR FURTHER REVIEW:
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF:
Treasurer Knox County Board of Education, 0600000180. A motion was made by Representative Yonts to consider the amendment as reviewed. Senator Scorsone seconded the motion, which passed with Senator Gibson, Senator Tori, Senator Stine, and Representative Montell voting NO.
Rick Graycarek from the Legislative Research Commission, Program Review and Investigations Committee conducted a Powerpoint presentation on the Highly Skilled Educator Program with the Department of Education. Michael Hanson from the Regional Educational Laboratory and Steve Schenck with the Department of Education gave a response to Program Review's presentation.
Jason Nemes from Chief Justice Lambert's office and Scott Ferkin with the Administrative Office of the Courts discussed conflicts surrounding guardian ad litem fees relating to KRS 621.001A.
With no further business before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.