04-24-08 Meeting Minutes

Information and Technology Meeting
April 24, 2008
SLU

Members present: Francine Perretta, Greg Stahl, Carrie Tuttle, Patrick Turbet, Phil Deleel, Jennifer French, Jon Montan

Minutes approved. Motion by Greg seconded by Phil.
Greg Stahl gave an update on what’s going on at SLU:

• SLU is rolling out all new computers in June and July. They have leased 1600 Dell’s with Vista. They do this every 3-4 years. The old computers are removed by a company who meets EPA regulations for disposal of hazardous waste.
• There was a discussion about the possibility of rebuilding PC’s and giving them to disadvantaged families. There were a number of issues discussed such as PC’s with no software or issues if they break down. Possibility of using high school classes to rebuilds PC’s. St. Lawrence Central has such a program.
• SLU is deploying more wireless out this summer. They will have the whole campus wireless by next summer.
• A new voice mail system is being mobilized on May 12th.
• New students can purchase PC’a through bookstore and they will be set up for them when they arrive on campus
• There are a number of challenges
  o Network storage is never enough
  o Getting students to use secure wireless

Subcommittee reports:

G-1 Strategic Planning: Carrie reported about the workshop invitation letter. The workshop is set for May 22 at Barben Hall at Clarkson. A detailed list of stakeholders was attached to the minutes. The letter will also include a paragraph about the mission of the committee. County will mail out the letter when it is finalized. Chamber will assist with business participants. Committee members will get assignments for that day.

G-2 Access Map: Jon reported that the survey is done at the end of April. We have had 400 paper responses and possibly 1500-2000 overall responses to date. We should have results to look at in May.

G-3 Grant Funding: no report

G-4: SLC Government Projects: Francine reported that phone system was delayed for 1 week but everyone has been trained and phones are on desks. The website RFP’s are in and interviews conducted. Recommendation will be made to BOL on May12th. WAN RFP are in and final approval to finance on 4/28. IT position will be discussed by BOL on 4/28/08.

Old Business:

• 315 area code needs further discussion

New Business:

• Pat discussed the possibility of a shared services grant for IT services with towns and villages. Everyone thought this was a good idea.
• Pat attended a health care planning meeting at Fort Drum to discuss mental health impacts. They discussed telepsychiatry.

Next meeting is May 22 at the planning day. The next meeting after that is June 26th. Location to be decided.

Submitted by:
Francine Perretta