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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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ITT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 30, 2005
ATTENDANCE: Larry Manzi, Karen Del Vecchio, Craig Reichenbach, Ed Toth, Gerald
Foley, Frank Sarno, Al Kao, Tom Schadlich, Dave Lepus, Ralph Valenzisi, Tom
Hamilton, Mike Dolhancryk, Hal Alvord, Rachelle Hayes, Kevin Poruban, Paula
Palermo, Steve Mandas, Dave Wrinn.
Meeting was called to order at 3:05 pm
Minutes of the March 23, 2005 meeting were reviewed, and the
minutes were
unanimously approved with two minor changes suggested by Hal Alvord.
City Telephone Solution Status: Steve Mandas said they notified AT&T that we have scheduling concerns, but AT&T said they cannot meet the schedule. RCC offered to step in and do some work that AT&T was going to do. AT&T had liability concerns with 911. We are still trying to get a firm commitment from AT&T. Hal Alvord asked why we are still using AT&T. There was a brief discussion on the poor contract negotiations from AT&T. Karen DelVecchio said that SBC has reserved a block of 854 #s and they are also holding a block of 899 #s . Ranges for each department have been identified and will be sent out to the committee for review.
RCC: Police Station & McMahon: Steve Mandas had coverage test done at Police Station yesterday. Several cell carriers were tested, and coverage was not good in the "cell area". Nextel had the worst coverage in the building. Kevin Poruban suggested that we offer nextel a site to put up an antenna. There was a brief discussion on antenna sites. Steve Mandas asked the BOE if the unused switches at McMahon could be used for the Police. More switches would be ordered for McMahon. Ed Toth said that we could borrow the seven or eight unused switches.
Status of Cabling RFP: Tabled
Status of Copier Award: Gerald Foley said that it is going to the finance committee next month.
Status of MAN: Karen DelVecchio said the Fibertech is continuing to file permits and walk-thru's have been completed for city hall and police building entry. There are no new updates on Erate.
Training: Paula Palermo there were a lot of no shows today. There will be more training monday.
Customer Service Center: Tom Hamilton asked about the phone number changes for the blue pages. Hal Alvord said that according to the City Clerk all proposed changes sent to the City Clerk would not be implemented.
Miscellaneous/NewItems:
a) Value added RFP Subcommittee: Craig said he has been in contact with Dell and they are working on a contract with a vendor for the value added service.
b) Board of Ed IT FF&E and Equipment Specification for Construction: The NFCC wanted this committee to review. It was a specification benchmark for BOE. Craig said that the info is the same as in the school technology plan. It was suggested by Craig that he contact Gilbane and ask them to explain the request to the committee if necessary.
c) Policy on Payphones: Tabled.
d) Video Distribution for Naramake School: Ralph Valenzisi said
that Naramake is a pilot school and has a video distribution system that was
not completed. BOE wants to revamp the system and make it the standard for
all the other schools. The cost is $49,000.00. Craig said that they will be
suggesting the lowest bidder. Kevin Poruban discussed replacing the coax cable.
Paula Palermo moved to approve the video distribution system. Ed Toth seconded.
All were in favor.
Consent Calendar:
a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order
for Adobe Acrobat version 7.0 with media per ASAP Software (State of CT contract)
quote MTK05032306 for an amount not to exceed $700.00, account _________________.
b) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Dell Computer
(WSCA contract) for a laptop computer per City IT specification for the Public
Works Operations Manager for an amount not to exceed $1466.62, account 224062-5382.
c) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to HP for an HP
Laser Jet 1320 printer with warranty for Corporation Counsel office for an
amount not to exceed $455.00, account 10300-5741.
Hal Alvord motioned to approve the consent calendar, Rachelle Hayes seconded, all were in favor with non opposed.
Te meeting adjourned at 4:34 pm
respectfully submitted,
Larry Manzi
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