INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

June 7, 2006

ATTENDANCE: Gerald Foley, Larry Manzi, Dave Lepus, Frank Sarno, Tom Schadlich, Karen Del Vecchio, Ralph Valenzisi, Dave Wrinn, Peter Berry , Dave Ross

Meeting was called to order at 3:09 PM.

The minutes from the May 17th meeting were approved.

Status of Telephone Solution: Peter Berry said that we are moving the call manager on Saturday
And we are uncomfortable about there not being a good plan. Peter said we should seek clarification on how the unity system works. Karen said we are reissuing the RFP with modifications. Karen asked ATT for support contract. A proposal has still not been received. Karen has a proposal from DBO to monitor phone system and do all adds changes etc for $10/phone per month and for police 24/7 at $14/phone per month. Audit was done of McMahon and Police dept phone systems, and a proposal will be done to show recommend changes to existing systems.

RCC: Status of McMahon project: Peter Berry said he was planning for phase 3. It includes 30 phones that need to be installed. Any time after July 3rd it can be done and before July 14th. Peter was looking at how all Cisco switches were deployed and he will be looking at every room.

Status of South Norwalk Library Project: Tom S. said the books would be delivered this week. Phones are in. Contract for phone system should be signed this week. Most equipment is in. Target date is sometime in July. A firewall at McMahon might be available for the Library since it is not being used.

Status of cabling project: Fire station cabling project will be a stand-alone RFP. Cabling project should be done by the end of June. They are punching down now. All runs are done.

Status of MAN: Phase 2 is up and running. A manual was provided to BOE and City. DPW garage needs new switches so they can use the fiber between the 2 buildings. There was discussion on where the funds for these switches are coming from. Dave Ross will go to the dog pound to see if they have fiber.

Training: Upcoming training class for common council members on email. Class may be next Tuesday.

Miscellaneous / New:

a. MUNIS Version 2005.01 upgrade project.: We are looking to get Munis in for training in the new system. Frank Sarno said users are having issues with windows based systems. So there is a learning curve. Upgrade is rescheduled for August 9th. New release 2005.02 might be the version if it is stable.
b. Network infrastructure analysis: DBO is coming on Friday for round 2 of analysis.
c. Telestaff status? Frank Sarno said the rules need to be configured in the software and should be part of the deliverables. Council approved purchase of Telestaff in March.
d. Dell Sales to present at June 21st ITT meeting to discuss pricing, models, servers and agreements.

Consent Calendar
a. Authorize the purchasing agent to issue purchase orders to Dell for 2 laptop computers for the IT support staff per Dell Quote 297040835 dated 5/31/2006 NASAPO/WSCA # A63307, for an amount not to exceed $3,737.86, account 010600-5741.

Dave Wrinn motioned to approve, Dave Lepus seconded, all were in favor, non opposed.

For Informational Purposes
We will not be meeting next week, and the next meeting with is June 21, 2006 at 3pm

The meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm
respectfully submitted,
Larry Manzi

 

 

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