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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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September 21, 2005
ATTENDANCE: Karen Del Vecchio, Tom Hamilton, Frank Sarno, David Lepus, Larry
Manzi, Gerald Foley, Mike Yeosock, Joe Forran
Meeting was called to order at 3:08 PM.
The minutes from the September 14th meeting were approved with two minor changes.
Status of Telephone Solution: Karen Del Vecchio said that there was no feedback from the Law department of from AT&T. Working on multi level administration for the phone system.
RCC: Status of Police Station & McMahon projects - no update RCC not present.
Status of Cabling RFP: Gerald Foley said that bids are due on September 22, 2005.
Status of MAN: Karen Del Vecchio said the agreement with the
transit district is in writing and is attached the the agenda. The agreement
is for $66,731 and will integrate them into the MAN. Gerald Foley had questions
about several items in the agreement and asked if any additional equipment
would have to be purchased, and what if there were incompatablilites in the
future. Mike Yeosock stated that the current cameras are on a different network
and there would have to be a conversion done and equipment bought. The item
was tabled until the issues are reviewed by Hal Alvord.
Joe Forran said that splicing is being completed in the next few weeks. Fiber
is in for all locations of Phase 1. Re-route of City Hall and Police was needed.
Fiber should be lighted by October 10th 2005. Karen Del Vecchio said that
once the MAN is lit then the Police T1 can be cut over and the MCMahon/Police
phone systems can be completed properly. Tom Hamilton asked about Phase 2
completion date. Joe Forran said it will be completed earlier than it was
scheduled for completion. There was a general discussion on racks for the
Fire departments and where the funding is coming from. Also who is going to
pay for the Rowayton Fire Department rack. Gerald Foley said that we would
need to go to the Council for approval.
Training: Karen Del Vecchio said that Paula Palermo said that she is ready to set some training dates and is putting together some courses. We will be giving Paula a list of employees that she should include in training.
Customer Service Center: Karen Del Vecchio said that department heads must send all common FAQ’s back to the customer service center so they can compile them.
Miscellaneous/New Items:
Law Department Contract Management Software: Karen Del Vecchio said that there
will be a meeting next week with the Mayor, and Diane will be the project
manager.
Cellphones and ITT communications: Gerald Foley said that he has heard that Cingular will release push-to-talk in October and that Pam Stark contacted him discussing grant funding for cell phones etc… Gerald suggested we look at the state contracts.
MUNIS Version 2004/ upgrade and migration project: Karen Del Vecchio said
that the council approved the request and she will order the server which
will take about 4 weeks, and get the request into Munis so we can get a date.
Karen also mentioned that we need three (30 amp) circuits in the computer
room.
Copier product schedules: Gerald Foley said that Fire and Health responded and will have their equipment upgraded, and Police will have the equipment delivered tomorrow. All will be completed by October 1st, 2005.
2005-2006 Desktop Refresh Program: Karen Del Vecchio reviewed the schedule of 52 pc’s, monitors for the Library, printers and obsolete asset disposal. Gerald Foley said he needs 2 pc’s for the 2 additional part time staff. Karen suggested we change the refresh total from 52 pc’s to 54 pc’s. Mike Yeosock motioned to approve the 2005/2005 technology refresh with 54 pc’s and Dave Lepus seconded, all were in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm
respectfully submitted,
Larry Manzi
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