INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

ATTENDANCE: Larry Manzi, Karen Del Vecchio, David Lepus, Tom Schadlich, Ralph V., Gerald Foley, Dave Ross, Dave Wrinn, Frank Sarno, Tom Hamilton

Meeting called to order at 3:05 pm.
1. Minutes of October 18, 2006 Meeting: approved.
2. RCC: Status of City Telephone Solution: Dave Ross has been putting together list of equipment so we know what we need for each closet for each location. BOE needs to review list of their equipment.
3. RCC: Status McMahon project Phase 3 & Norwalk High Phase 1: Ralph said that they bought some additional antennas and now ½ of McMahon is wireless. They are getting Pac’s and still testing. Outstanding is the video distribution system. Norwalk High has no issues.
4. RCC: Status of Cabling Project(s)
a. Fire stations: Karen Del Vecchio said we had kickoff meeting last week and wiring is scheduled to begin November 8 at station 2.
b. Fiber connection between City Hall and Health: No update
5. Training : Adobe acrobat Pro class will be added to list of classes.
6. Miscellaneous/New Items
a. Cell phones and push-to-talk : No update, but fire chief is looking for 3 blackberries.
b. Time and Attendance Systems: Karen Del Vecchio said the Voip telephone system could act as a time clock.
c. One Coast/One Future WiFi Initiative: Karen talked with grant administrator and will submit list needed to acquire grant. Library card will allow access at Maritime Aquarium and Vets Park. Ralph said he would like to move some point to point T1’s since they have to pay for them for the next year and a half. We may have to use DSL. And we can use the CEN.
d. Police Department MAN Extension Project overview (asset forfeiture project). Dave Wrinn said they want to extend the MAN and put cameras around town.. Asset Forfeiture funds will be used for this project. Should cost around $100,000. There was discussion about DPW traffic cameras, and Norwalk Transit District cameras. Frank Sarno suggested that we have DPW come to the next meeting to explain the status of their camera project. Tom S. moved to approve to move forward to the next committee. Dave Lepus seconded and all were in favor with Gerald Foley abstaining.

7. Consent Calendar
a) Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to sole source provider Innovative Interfaces, Inc.’s, contract for computer software (circulation, acquisition, cataloguing, interlibrary loan, serials control) and hardware maintenance services for the Norwalk Public Library. The amendment period and cost per Innovative Quotation dated October 20, 2006 shall be as follows: 7/1/07 – 6/30/08: $33,204.00; 7/1/08 – 6/30/09: $35,040; 7/1/09 – 6/30/10: $36,792. Account 010600-5269.
b) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Dell Computer for the purchase of 4 19” monitors per Dell quotation 326748468, dated 10-30-2006, account 011350-5741 for an amount not to exceed $1,051.00 (Budgets).
c) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Dell Computer for the purchase of 1 17” monitor per Dell quotation 314986624, dated 8/28/06 for an amount not to exceed $178.11, account 224062-5311 (Bardon/WPCA).
d) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders for the purchase of 3 Adobe Acrobat full license version 7.0 for an amount not to exceed $675.00, account 010600-5742 (IT Software for: P & Z, Fair Rent, City Clerk, Grants Coordinator).
e) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order for the purchase of 1 Adobe Photoshop [latest version] full license for Planning and Zoning Department for an amount not to exceed $650.00, account 010600-5742 (IT Software).

Dave Wrinn motioned to move the consent calendar, Dave Lepus seconded and all were in favor.

8. For Informational Purposes
Next meeting is Wednesday, November 15, 2006, room 101, City Hall

The meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm

 

 

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