Minutes of September 29, 2004 were reviewed. No changes were recommended and the minutes were unanimously approved.

City Telephone Solution Recommendation: Karen Del Vecchio said that the there was a meeting with ATT and DBO to discuss a contingency plan. A new contract will be needed for the contingency plan.
There are still some options that need to be addressed and some unanswered questions.
Steve Mandas said that RCC is looking at what orders are needed.

RCC: Police Station & McMahon: Steve Mandas said that both projects are moving along fine. And there are no changes.

Status of MAN: Karen Del Vecchio said that the contract was sent out to DBO. The MAN electronics can go in as soon as the contract is signed so we can take advantage of the existing fiber and T1 lines before the MAN is complete. There was discussion on what solution will be used for the transfer station connectivity. Kevin Poruban said that we should look at AT&T and their pricing, they have DSL’s; One for transmit, One for Receive.

Training: Karen DelVecchio stated that she will be meeting to discuss the next few training courses.

Customer Service Center: Mike Yeosock said the only activity is that the office is being rearranged.

Miscellaneous/New Items:
PC warranty 3 year versus 5 year? No Updated, item was tabled.
Review Equipment Specification for RFP #2166 Supply and Installation of copiers – emphasis on networking, scanning and printing capabilities (RFP pages 19-24). Gerald Foley said this was an RFP for digital copiers that are to replace the current analog copiers. The new digital copiers can be network printers as well as scanners and copiers. Ed Schmidt said we needed to be careful and need to size the workgroups using the copiers appropriately. Ed stated that too many users or just one user printing a large job could hold up the entire workgroup. There was a general discussion about the types of copiers and their proposed use. Gerald Foley said that the bid should go out in mid October.

Consent Calendar:
1. Authorization to proceed with purchase and installation of AV equipment for new Police Station. This is on the NFCC agenda for tonight, an increase not to exceed $47,000.
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a PO to HP/Compaq for an HP LaserJet 1300 B&W printer for an amount not to exceed $436.00, account 10300-5741. (Replaces 14 year old HP LaserJet 2P in Legal Dept.)
3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a PO to Dell computer Corporation for a Dell 17 inch flat panel monitor for an amount not to exceed $341.00, account # monitor for Fire Dept. AC Reilly (PC base unit repurposed from Library)).
All three items were moved by Ed Schmidt, all were in favor, none were opposed.

For Informational Purposes:
Ed Schmidt discussed the following:
Data network electronics specification for BMHS and Data network electronics specification for new Police station.
Ed said that an RFP will go out for both the Police and BMHS for Cisco or 3Com equipment.

Steve Mandas said that the BMHS Center for Global Studies technology equipment specifications are completed. Chris Buswell asked about the service contracts for the CGS. Steve Mandas said that the service is an issue that has not be resolved.

The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Larry Manzi

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