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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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OCTOBER 17, 2007
ATTENDANCE: Karen Del Vecchio, Dave Ross, Larry Manzi, Paula Palermo, Dave Lepus, Tom Schadlich, Gerald Foley, Tom Hamilton, Dave Wrinn, Mike Yeosock, Hal Alvord
Meeting called to order at 3:04 pm.
1. Minutes of October 3, 2007
2. Status of City Telephone Solution : DPW garage has a few things to clean
up, we are now identifying phone circuits to disconnect. We have around 56
lines to disconnect so far.
3. Board of Ed: Status of Norwalk High Phase 1: BOE to cutover next week to
new phone system.
4. Training : Paula said a survey was created on the needs of users. Paula
wants to review it.
5. Miscellaneous/New Items
a. Firehouse software upgrade: No update
b. Health Dept clinical and environmental system search. Another demo is coming
up.
c. Active Directory project status: Dave Ross said we are in the process of
purchasing a few servers and are updating all Microsoft licenses. In process
of creating project plan based on Microsoft’s best practices. Target completion,
baring any new or unplanned priorities, should be completed by November 30th
with complete project. There was discussion on email records retention. Met
with Health department to discuss active directory migration and discussed
how to best accommodate Health’s needs.
d. Munis version 6 upgrade planning: Version 6 can be installed by IT department;
we will load to TEST DB first.
e. Weighmaster System Replacement (DPW): This is included in the solid waste
RFP according to Hal Alvord.
f. Permit Manager System Replacement (DPW): Hal Alvord said it was active,
but not the top project.
g. AVLS on plows and refuse trucks (DPW) : Hal Alvord said they are scheduling
installation training with the vendor now. It should be running before Thanksgiving.
h. Fleet Maintenance System for Fire : Support is $1300 and three licenses
are $2000. Karen Del Vecchio said she is going to follow up with the $3300
order. Two more licenses may be needed for DPW, Tom S. moved to approve purchase,
Dave
Wrinn seconded, all were in favor, none opposed.
i. GIS : Mike Yeosock said we are down to a short list of four vendors. We
need to focus on what objectives and goals we have before calling in the vendors.
Hal indicated these priorities are internet applications and updating records.
Vendor meeting is next Tuesday 10:00 am.
j. Fire Prevention Bureau – copier/fax/printer: Dave Lepus said he needs an
all in one machine that can be connected to the network. Gerald Foley said
he is looking at pricing for all options. Tom Hamilton said we should stay
with our plan for replacement of copiers.
k. AT&T copper to fiber conversion on the Norwalk area. (Poruban): No
update
6. Consent Calendar
• Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to ESRI Inc, a
sole source provider, for the maintenance and support of the ESRI GIS software
for a sum not to exceed $15,470.37 for the period July 1, 2007 to June 30,
2008, account 010600-5269.
• Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to ESRI for the
renewal of such annual maintenance for ESRI GIS software, including any technical
support and upgrades, subject to the availability of future funds.
And forward such approvasl onto the Finance Committee for further consideration.
Dave Wrinn moved to approve, Dave Ross seconded, all were in
favor, none opposed.
For Informational Purposes
b. 4 Crystal report licenses needed for election reporting, $640.00 buying
off State List.
c. Photoshop license for IT staff, $442.07, buying off State List.
d. Dave Wrinn said we have permission for a wireless access point at 50 Washington
Street and we need to connect for amount not to exceed $2500. He will be using
asset forfeiture funds. Paula Palermo moved to approve, Tom S. seconded, all
were in favor, none opposed.
The next meeting is Wednesday, November 7, 2007
The meeting adjourned at 4:12 pm
respectfully submitted,
Larry Manzi
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