INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

June 8, 2005

ATTENDANCE: Larry Manzi, Karen Del Vecchio, Gerald Foley, Dave Lepus, Frank Sarno, Ed Toth, Hal Alvord, Tom Hamilton, Kevin Poruban, Mike Yeosock, Tom S.


Meeting was called to order at 3:10 pm

Minutes of the June 1, 2005 meeting were reviewed, and the minutes were unanimously approved.

City Telephone Solution Status: Karen Del Vecchio we are working on equipment inventory for McMahon and Police so we can determine where we are relative to the project costs. We are still working on minor issues at both facilities.

RCC: Police Station & McMahon: John Hawley said we are on target for Nov 30th according to Karen Del Vecchio.

Status of Cabling RFP: Karen Del Vecchio said that the drawings would be completed by next week according to Peter Berry. Hal Alvord said the drawings have not been updated in 20 years. Karen said the drawing are being put in electronic form so we can update them.

Status of MAN: Karen Del Vecchio asked Tom Hamilton if he has heard back from Maritime Aquarium about connecting to the MAN. There was a general discussion on who could be brought onto the MAN for Phase 2. Karen Del Vecchio said invoices for Phase 2 have been received.

Training: Paula Palermo sent out email with training courses to all departments.

Customer Service Center: Karen Del Vecchio said that the quotes back for wiring were back and were sent to Gerald Foley. Hal Alvord said we are set to go with the hardware, but there are still issues with the contract and we are waiting for the mayor’s office selection for one position.

Miscellaneous/New Items:
a. Backup generator connection for Board of Ed data center – Will be discussed offline at meeting tomorrow, Kevin Poruban will see if SBC has any generators.
b. Backup generator connection for City Hall second and third floor communications closets. - Will be discussed offline at meeting tomorrow,
c. Electrical consumption and capacity analysis of second floor data center - Will be discussed offline at meeting tomorrow,
d. Cellphone contract renewal and acceptable use policy. Gerald Foley said the blackberries have different renewal periods. There was discussion about Nextel service. Gerald said it is a big project and will take four to five months of testing.

Consent Calendar
e. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Tyler Technologies, a sole source provider, for the renewal of the annual maintenance and technical support agreement for the City’s MUNIS financial system (accounting, budgeting, general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, bid management, accounts receivable, payroll, tax billing) software for a sum not to exceed $74,069.16, per invoice numbers 78776,79223,79224, account 010600-5269 (FY05-06)
f. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to Tyler Technologies for the renewal of such annual maintenance for MUNIS, including any technical support and upgrades, subject to the availability of future funding.
g. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Carahsoft for Web Publishing Software 10 user license with 1-year maintenance for an amount not to exceed $2,091.90, quotation 312765, dated 5/31/05, account 010600-5742.

Hal Alvord motioned to approve the consent calendar; Dave Lepus seconded with all in favor.

For Informational Purposes: For next week – VM request for city servers, line printer for city data center, caucus room phones and pc’s.

The meeting adjourned at 4:05pm
respectfully submitted,
Larry Manzi

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