INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ITT COMMITTEE MINUTES
May 25, 2005


ATTENDANCE: Larry Manzi, Karen Del Vecchio, Gerald Foley, Dave Lepus, Tom Hamilton, Tom Schadlich, Dave Wrinn, Ed Toth.

Meeting was called to order at 3:05 pm

Minutes of the May 18th 2005 meeting was reviewed, and the minutes were unanimously approved.

City Telephone Solution Status: Karen Del Vecchio said testing for the Police PRI line would be next week. There was also tech training for moves, adds and changes on Monday. There was a discussion about the Police and McMahon phone systems and the changes to take place. There is a letter of agreement in place for the Police system. Tom Hamilton stressed that we need a contract for the City Hall phone system and he wants to ensure the rest of the phone rollout goes smoothly and we have a turnkey solution. Karen Del Vecchio said that the future rollouts would be turnkey.

RCC: Police Station & McMahon: Ed Toth said that McMahon has a laundry list of phone issues. Tom Hamilton asked what tasks needed to be accomplished before the opening in December. Ed Toth said he is working with John Hawley to meet the December deadline and Telsource is contracted to do the work.

Status of Cabling RFP: Karen Del Vecchio said that Peter Berry finished a walk-thru and will be sending the drawings to be converted to CAD drawings. Rachelle Hayes said the drawings were not accurate and we do not have the “as builts”. Gerald Foley said we also needed to consider the issues at the Health department and DPW garage.

Status of MAN: Karen Del Vecchio said that the complete Erate funding was approved for Phase-2 of the MAN and applications can now be filed. There was discussion on if an amendment to the contract needs to be done or a letter of authorization to proceed with Phase-2. David Wrinn suggested we get an updated timeline from DBO.

Training: No updates.

Customer Service Center: No updates.

Miscellaneous/New Items:
a. Obsolete equipment disposal – update: Karen Del Vecchio is discussing disposal with another vendor.
b. DSL connection for Police Department for car data (captain system): Dave Wrinn said that the frame relay needed to be replaced because the modems are being replaces in the cars. He said they would need DSL with a VPN connection. The item will be put on consent next week.

Consent Calendar:
a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order for an HP Color LaserJet 2550Ln printer for the Information Technology Department for an amount not to exceed $559.00 (WSCA contract, quote 599953/12-May-2005), account 010600-5741. Ed Toth moved to approve, Tom Schadlich seconded, and all were in favor.

For Informational Purposes: Karen Del Vecchio said a new printer would be on consent for Building Management and a laptop for Chief Mccarthy. Ed Toth asked about the backup generator status for the BOE data center and wiring closets. Gerald Foley said the cell phones one-year contract is coming up.


The meeting adjourned at 4:02 pm
respectfully submitted,
Larry Manzi

 

 

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