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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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ATTENDANCE: Dave Ross, Tom Schadlich, Karen Del Vecchio, Peter
Berry, Dave Lepus, Gerald Foley, Ralph Valenszi, Frank Sarno, Mike Yeosock,
Chris Buswell
Meeting was called to order at 3:08 PM in the South Norwalk Library.
We had a tour of the library by Tom.
The minutes from the July 19, 2006 meeting were approved.
RCC: Status of Telephone Solution: ATT does not want to change from Telsource. Karen said there is still no idea from Telsource or ATT as to scheduling or a plan to address the punchlist. The City is working with Johnny Diaz from AT&T to resolve the issues. Peter and Karen have been going over the original RFP the City issued in order to re-issue. Hopefully will be done in the next few days.
RCC: Status of McMahon project Phase 3: Phase 3 is done except wireless access points and a few points on the punch list (auto attendant, voicemail programming, and a detailed inventory). ATT owes us some access points but they have refused to deliver because they didn’t pick the location for the access points. There is still a question of who will install the wireless system.
RCC: Status of South Norwalk Library Project: September 15 is the projected opening date.
RCC: Status of Cabling Project: There were 3 bids for the firehouse cabling. The responses will be review over the next week.
Training: For Munis training see below.
Misc./New Items
a. MUNIS Version 2005.02 upgrade project: --- A technician from Munis will
be here all day 10th & 11th. Apparently Munis took some functionality
away in this new version – terminal server connection, extract data in order
to move to Patriot – Frank will check with them on the this issue.
b. Network Infrastructure analysis: --- Karen reviewed DBO’s analysis and
will try to prioritize the needs for replacing switches.
c. GIS storage drive replacement: --- Lost 1 TB hard disk. Did not lose any
data!! Michael will talk to Kathryn about money. Chris asked if the drive
spun up as he had a similar problem. Dave Ross said no it did not spin up.
d. Laptops for DPW Traffic Engineering Dept.: --- Frank Mauro’s laptop has
died used. Make sure that the appropriate adapters will connect (serial port).
Need more laptops because one is just not enough. Could we pull their desktops
and give them docking stations. 4 people in traffic and 3 need them, Frank,
Fred and Nat. Need to be ruggedized? Michael will talk to Hal about ruggedized.
Dell semi-ruggedized might be a solution.
e. Replacing Data Center report printer: --- Unique because it prints 136
print positions on a line. The current printer is a Tally Genicom purchased
in 1997. Karen said we received 3 quotes with the lowest about $7500 including
1 year warranty.
f. FORMS MUNIS: Payroll & AP laser check – check printing: --- Fred Gilden
talking to Munis about laser check printing. Currently they print thousands
of checks each month. The continuous form checks require to be run through
the burster and signing machines. Fred would like to go to Laser printing
thus eliminating two steps.
g. BOE capital equipment requests: --- Motion was made: To authorize the purchasing
agent to solicit bids for graphing calculators on behalf of the BOE for an
amount not to exceed $22,710 and forward such action onto the Land Use Committee.
Passed
h. Destiny is Follet’s new web based library software which will centralize
all data and allow each library to see all school-wide resources. Ten schools
are already on the Follet system and their scanning equipment and data will
be usable by Destiny. All subscription costs are included in the quote but
after the 2006-2007 each school library media center will need to cover their
own $750 yearly renewal fee. Ralph has paper work for sole source provider.
There was a motion to authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order
to Follet Software Co., a sole source provider, for the purchase of the Destiny
library automation system for an amount not to exceed $71127.74 and forward
onto the Land Use committee for further action. Moved and seconded by Tom
and Chris, and motion approved.
i. The City Hall inventory is 85% done. IT will determine which desktops need
to be refreshed and review with each department head. About 200 pc’s have
been refreshed in the last 2 years.
Consent Calendar
a. Authorize the purchasing agent to issue a purchase order to Dell computer
for the purchase of a laptop computer for the City Grants Coordinator for
an amount not to exceed $1900.00 with software. Account 3507004-5741-H1604
grant request of EOC director.
Tom S. moved to approve the consent calendar, Dave Lepus seconded, with non-opposed.
For Informational Purposes
next meeting is Wednesday, August 16 room 101, City Hall.
The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
respectfully submitted,
David Ross
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