Mark Your Calendar for August Meeting

Fused Solutions, Inc. of Potsdam has invited the SLC IT Committee to tour its facility on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The SLC IT Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on site immediately following the tour and demonstration.

Fused Solutions is interested in sharing information about their green technology project. They are utilizing a low energy work station that cuts costs and can eliminate travel thus reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. This will be a great opportunity to learn about a technology company’s operations in St. Lawrence County.

Mark your calendar now for this interesting opportunity. Reply to me by 8/12 if you plan to attend so I can give Fused Solutions a head count. Thank you!

Meeting Agenda 7/15/2010

St. Lawrence County Information Technology Committee
Meeting Agenda

7/15/10, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Public Safety Building, Court St., Canton, New York


1. Welcome New Committee Members & Meeting Attendees

2. Review/accept minutes from 6/17/10 meeting.

3. Report on outcomes from Symposium partners meeting, next steps

4. UPDATE Formalizing committee, establishing bi-laws, set schedule for presentation to the Board.

5. Request from Joe Indian Pond

6. New Business

Meeting Minutes 6/17/2010

St. Lawrence County

Information Technology Committee

Meeting Minutes

06/17/10

1. North Country Technology Symposium Report-Laura reported that 188 individuals registered for the symposium and 155 that attended. A total of 16 sponsors with approximately $6200 in revenue. Unable to report the final number at this time. There were preparation costs that were incurred during the process and the expenses are in the range of $2000 and expectantly to have left approximately $4000 in the good. The committee had discussion on the $1000 figure from the tribal contribution and had thoughts on rolling over the money. Laura informed the committee that she had the survey results. There was very positive feedback to include extremely positive feedback on the keynote speaker from the attendees. They indicated that the information was very valuable and interesting. She will make it available to be able to look at it on the IT Blog

There are photos located on face book. The SPIRIT Awards went very well with the Helene Mellon SPIRIT awards being a success. Although specifications need to be worked on. Laura planned on wanting to re-release the winners so they are recognized. Any presenters that made their presentation are available on the website. The committee then had discussed their role in maintaining the operation of the symposium for future years to include checking with the partners to see if they are interested into taking over the symposium or possible a service provider to contract with to continue with signing on with the symposium. Need to meet with the partners to see if they are willing to carry on or more for next year

2. Formalizing committee-establishing bi-laws—

The committee had discussion on possible leadership for the committee and future structure of the committee. Need to have committee recognize with by-laws. Possibly present formalizing the committee to the Operations committee then will go to the board for approval.

3 Comments to NYS PSC—Public Service Commission-SLIC filed a complaint that they received a notice for work that Verizon had completed and then change prices for pole attachment. So SLIC is asking the committee if they would make comments in regards to this. They are proposing to expand the broadband and this will impact the stimulus money which connects with the proposal. SLIC doesn’t need comments for now because Verizon withdrew the changes.

6/17/10 Meeting Agenda

St. Lawrence County Information Technology Committee
Meeting Agenda
6/17/10, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Human Services Bldg, Canton, New York

1. Welcome New Committee Members & Meeting Attendees

2. Review/accept minutes from 4/15/10 meeting (forthcoming).

3. North Country Technology Symposium Report

4. Formalizing committee, establishing bi-laws

5. Comments to PSC

6. New Business

Meeting Minutes_04_15_10

St. Lawrence County
Information Technology Committee
Meeting Minutes
04/15/10
2 – 4 p.m.

Resolution—Laura Perry indicated that folks at SLIC have made her aware that there was a change in the proposed budget and that they are working out a resolution to be passed by the board.

Letters of Support—Offer a letter of support for new horizon wireless. Ridgeview contacted Laura and asked for a letter of support—letters that are being requested are sent to USDA.

Phil Wagschal from SLIC briefly reviewed round 2 indicating SLIC received awards from USDA $27.8 million dollars to build several miles of fiber---Phil reviewed the map with the committee on the areas that will be served. The committee further discussed the SLIC Network project.

Laura asked of the committee do we support all the projects or one project. The committee had discussion on how to get the information out to the public and should the committee support all the vendors.

SPIRIT Awards—pending—announcements to be done before the end of month.

North Country Technology Symposium—Laura handed out the agenda -looking for volunteers to sign up—also looking for a moderator to read the bio for the presenter—discussed final wrap up for the Symposium—as of yesterday have had 78 registered—12 vendors—may do another round of mailing.

New Business….Chris Allen of Trisystems premier partner with E91 is interested in coming in and talking to the group.

Meeting Minutes 03_18_2010

ST LAWRENCE COUNTY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2010
2 – 4 P.M.

Sheriff Kevin Wells-Kevin Ryan of Motorola discussion on the state of EMS communications in SLC and emerging needs to the horizon—Kevin Ryan reviewed with a power point presentation the aspects of the public safety and the mobile phone abilities for the public safety procedures. Broadband networks will overlay & interoperate with narrowband networks & WI FI. Wireless Technology solutions vary from one county to the next. FCC released order mandating timetable for conversion to 12.5 khz technology by January 2011. Kevin Wells indicated this is why Motorola was asked to come in and to do the presentation. Motorola is looking at ways for Public Safety to have ability for a low cost device. There are options to build, own, and operate public safety wireless broadband networks and are designed for control, coverage, and interoperability.

Kevin Wells indicated that he wanted to committee to be aware of the situation and that they are in the processing of plans for the solutions.

The committee further discussed in detail the present public safety communications capabilities and the up-and-coming requirements from the FCC.

Newton Falls Broadband Project—Update—Article in Newspaper—Phil Wagstaff-Projects was awarded to SLIC Solution to provide broadband to the households.

SPIRIT—Submission date was Monday past week—received 11 applications—3 from one organization—uploaded submission to Google doc share drive. Laura requested r a subcommittee to take it from here. Awards need to be set up so they are ready for the symposium. Adirondack initiative indicated that they will sponsor an award.

North Country Technology Symposium—nearly a full agenda—a few more slots to fill. Touching base with each of the vendors. Talked with keynote speaker which is all set. Blair Patacairk OCRI of Ottawa. Need more exhibitors from private business sectors. Flyer will go in the chamber newsletter as an insert.

Google project—Google fiber project—5 page applications—Tri-Lake area applying for it also—would be able to gather information that would be on hand anyways—need to make a case of why our community would be a good test area. The committee further discussed how to gather information for the data.

IT Director—Pat and Laura have been asked to take a look at leadership for the IT Department. Looking at what other organizations and counties are doing. Then will make a recommendation to the board.

Meeting Agenda 04-15-10

St. Lawrence County

Information Technology Committee
Meeting Agenda
4/15/10, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Public Safety Building, Court St, Canton, New York

1. Welcome New Committee Members & Meeting Attendees

2. Review/accept minutes from 3/18/10 meeting (forthcoming).

3. Communications
a. Helene Melon Memorial
b. Resolution
c. Letters of Support

4. SPIRIT Awards- Report from subcommittee

5. North Country Technology Symposium – Update, Last meeting before event!

6. New business:

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