Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Meeting Agenda 11_20_08

St. Lawrence County
Information Technology Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
11/20/08, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Training Room, New County Jail

1. Welcome New Committee Members & Meeting Attendees

2. Strategic Plan

3. Old Business
a. Newton Falls Broadband Project Status
b. 2009 Budget Request for Tribal Compact Revenue
c. St. Lawrence County IT Director

4. New Business:
Broadband Over Powerline

Questions & Discussion


Action Items for Next Meeting





Next Meeting: Thursday, December 18, 2008

10_23_2008 Meeting Minutes

M I N U T E S

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 23, 2008 – 2:00 PM
Legislative Chamber


Present: Patrick Turbett, Laura Perry, Jon Montan, Wade Davis, Mike Morgan, Mark Rusch, Phil Deleel, Phil Wagschal, Jennifer French, Carrie Tuttle, Tom Sauter



1. The meeting was called to order by L. Perry at 2:00 PM.

2. L. Perry informed the members that Bill Hunter from Star Lake would be joining the committee.

3. L. Perry updated the committee on the request to the Legislature for Tribal Compact Revenue. The IT Committee had requested funds to support mapping, outreach efforts, and matching funds for other grants. A different county legislature committee — Economic Development — has apparently disregarded the IT Committee’s request and forwarded its own proposal to develop telecom infrastructure at OBPA commerce park, and to match the funds that the St. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce received from Senator Clinton.

W. Davis confirmed the discussion of the Economic Development Committee, as he sits on that committee, as well.

Committee members expressed concern that their input was being brushed aside, and requested that the members of the Economic Development Committee participate in the IT Committee discussion. Further, L. Perry was directed to prepare a letter to the legislature, indicating the Committee’s desire to utilize the Tribal Compact Revenue to implement the IT Committee’s strategic plan. L. Perry indicated she would draft the letter to the legislature, and circulate it for comment. She also indicated she would keep the committee posted on the legislature’s deliberations.

4. L. Perry and P. Turbutt informed the committee of the legislature’s discussions about potential staff cuts, including the position of IT Director. L. Perry was again directed to prepare a letter to the legislature expressing the committee’s strong support for the IT Director position.

5. The committee reviewed the current draft Strategic Plan. L. Perry has modeled it after the Meade County plan. L. Perry asked for comments from the committee. Future drafts need to reflect the needs of different constituencies (business, residents, community) and the plan should have enough detail to prioritize projects. L. Perry will continue editing the Strategic Plan document.

6. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted:


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Thomas R. Sauter