Newton Falls Paper Mill
875 County Route 60
Newton Falls, NY 13666
(315) 848-3321
875 County Route 60
Newton Falls, NY 13666
(315) 848-3321
From Syracuse:
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Meeting Agenda 12_20_07
St. Lawrence County
Information Technology Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
12/20/07, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Newton Falls Paper Mill, Newton Fall, New York
1) Welcome New Committee Members & Meeting Attendees
2) Review/accept minutes from 11/15/07 meeting.
3) Discussion and update on service issues at Newton Falls Paper Mill
(J Demart, R Fountain, L Perry)
4) Project Reports:
SLC IT Work Plan –Review status & updates
a. Develop Strategic Plan for Universal Broadband Coverage
b. Develop Plan for awarding $200k Broadband Grant
c. Create Broadband Access Map to Establish Baseline & Target Areas
Report on status of garnering info from random addresses
Report on Survey of SLC Residents for availability of telecom services (Laura)
d. Explore other Grant Funding for Broadband Initiatives
RD Grant
NEW! NYS Universal Broadband Initiative
e. Assist County Website Committee with Re-Design
f. Assist County Telephone System Committee
g. Evaluate Webcasting for County Meetings
5) Comments from the Chair: 2007 Year in Review
6) 2008 Committee Organization:
Structure
Membership
Meeting times/date/format
2008 Goals
Old Business:
New Business:
Questions & Discussion
Action Items for Next Meeting
Next Meeting: Date, Time, Location TBA
Information Technology Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
12/20/07, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Newton Falls Paper Mill, Newton Fall, New York
1) Welcome New Committee Members & Meeting Attendees
2) Review/accept minutes from 11/15/07 meeting.
3) Discussion and update on service issues at Newton Falls Paper Mill
(J Demart, R Fountain, L Perry)
4) Project Reports:
SLC IT Work Plan –Review status & updates
a. Develop Strategic Plan for Universal Broadband Coverage
b. Develop Plan for awarding $200k Broadband Grant
c. Create Broadband Access Map to Establish Baseline & Target Areas
Report on status of garnering info from random addresses
Report on Survey of SLC Residents for availability of telecom services (Laura)
d. Explore other Grant Funding for Broadband Initiatives
RD Grant
NEW! NYS Universal Broadband Initiative
e. Assist County Website Committee with Re-Design
f. Assist County Telephone System Committee
g. Evaluate Webcasting for County Meetings
5) Comments from the Chair: 2007 Year in Review
6) 2008 Committee Organization:
Structure
Membership
Meeting times/date/format
2008 Goals
Old Business:
New Business:
Questions & Discussion
Action Items for Next Meeting
Next Meeting: Date, Time, Location TBA
Thursday, December 6, 2007
From the Governor's Office
I shared this with committee members and others via email, 12/6/07:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GOVERNOR ELIOT SPITZER AND FIRST LADY SILDA WALL SPITZER LAUNCH EFFORT TO ENSURE AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET FOR EVERY NEW YORKER
December 6, 2007
Governor Eliot Spitzer and First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer today announced the formation of the New York State Council for Universal Broadband, which is charged with developing strategies to ensure every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-speed Internet service. Additionally, a Request for Proposals will be released on Friday, December 7th, to begin the process of distributing funds that were allocated in this year’s budget for competitive grants to research, design and implement accessible Internet for unserved and underserved areas of rural and urban New York. Governor Spitzer made the announcement at the New York Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting, held this year at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Increased access to broadband service combined with digital literacy programs can dramatically improve social, cultural and educational opportunities that ultimately lead to increased job creation and economic development. This Universal Broadband initiative is a key component of the First Lady’s I Live New York initiative aimed at attracting and retaining New York’s next generation.
“As we build an Innovation Economy we must make New York the most connected and technologically advanced place to live and do business in the world," said Governor Spitzer. "Internet access is no longer a luxury. We must implement a strategy that leads to every New Yorker having access to affordable, high-speed Internet so that they may take advantage of the economic, social and cultural opportunities it provides.”
Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson said: "This new investment in the expansion of high speed internet access for our neglected urban and rural communities both narrows the digital divide and also moves us towards closing a long standing economic one. I am pleased that minority and women-owned enterprises, which have not gotten their fair shake at doing business with the state, will be required to take part in this work to make high-speed Internet available to more New Yorkers. The Governor and the First Lady, working together, are taking a significant step forward for real economic justice."
First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer said: “Developing innovative strategies and collaborative partnerships is at the core of our I Live New York initiative. At our September 18th summit, young people identified access to digital services as a key determinant in their decisions of where to live and work. I’m so pleased Dr. Mayberry-Stewart and the Broadband Council have taken the lead to expand broadband service across our state. Universal and affordable access to the tools of the 21st Century is paramount to keeping our next generation in New York and for our state’s competitiveness on the global stage.”
The Farm Bureau has called for bringing high speed internet access to underserved rural communities.
John Lincoln, President of New York Farm Bureau, said: "Farm Bureau has long recognized the need for broadband access in rural areas, where most of our members do business. Broadband is an essential business tool that our farmers require to compete in a global economy. We are grateful that Governor Spitzer is taking this initiative as part of a bigger effort to revitalize the Upstate economy."
Patrick J. Foye, Empire State Development Downstate Chairman, said:"High speed internet connectivity has become a prerequisite for doing business in today’s global economy. Increasing its availability and affordability will help small businesses compete on a broader scale, assisting their growth and attracting dollars to New York. This major initiative will make it easier for individuals and businesses to achieve their potential."
The Council will recommend a comprehensive statewide strategy that charts a course towards affordable broadband access throughout the State. This approach will seek to leverage existing resources, consider new ways to extend high-speed Internet access beyond traditional means, and recommend approaches to increase digital literacy in underserved urban and rural communities.
The Council will be chaired by New York State Chief Information Officer and Director of the New York State Office for Technology, Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart.
Dr. Mayberry-Stewart said: “The importance of developing a statewide broadband strategy cannot be overstated. Through strong collaborative public/private partnerships we can create an environment across New York State that fosters innovation, life-long learning and economic growth through greater use of technology. Governor Spitzer has a clear vision to address our challenge and I look forward to working with the Council to develop cooperative, innovative solutions for the benefit of all New Yorkers.”
Public/private partnerships will provide communities across New York State with access to high-speed Internet service and computer literacy programs needed to be competitive in today’s dynamic, technology-driven world. With increased broadband access and improved computer literacy, New Yorkers can take full advantage of resources available online around the clock, and from around the world. More and more of New York’s government services can be accessed online. These include applying for home energy assistance or tuition assistance, conducting job searches or posting career opportunities, renewing a professional license, or searching for shovel-ready building sites. Today, more than 350 state government services and transactions are available on the Internet.
The New York State Council for Universal Broadband includes the following representatives:
Patricia Acampora, Chairwoman, New York State Department of Public Service
Stephen Acquario, Executive Director, New York State Association of Counties
Peter Baynes, Executive Director, New York Conference of Mayors
Thomas Bodden, Manager of Research and Information, Association of Towns of the State of New York
Michael Borges, Executive Director, New York Library Association
Dr. Joseph Bowman, Member, New York State Board of Regents
Sharon Cates-Williams, Commissioner, Suffolk County Department of Information Technology
Robert Checca, Commissioner, Nassau County Department of Information Technology
Paul Cosgrave, Commissioner, New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
RoAnn Destito, Member, New York State Assembly
Brian Fischer, Commissioner, New York State Department of Correctional Services
Patrick Foye, Co-Chair, Empire State Development Corporation
Paul Francis, Director, New York State Division of the Budget
Dan Gundersen, Co-Chair, Empire State Development Corporation
David Hansell, Commissioner, New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance
Edward Hemminger, President, New York State Local Government Information Technology Directors Association
Patrick Hooker, Commissioner, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Dr. Donald Jacobs, Co-Chair, USNY Technology Policy and Practices Council
Dr. Alain Kaloyeros, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, University at Albany – College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
John Kolb, Chief Information Officer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Computational Center for Nanotechnology Innovation
Dr. Timothy Lance, President and Chairman, New York State Education and Research Network
Howard Lowe, Director of the Technical Assistance Center, SUNY Plattsburgh
Steve Manning, Manager of Computer Services, Greater Southern Tier BOCES Regional Information Center
Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart, Chief Information Officer, New York State (Council Chair)
Bernie McGarry, Program Director, New York State Senate
Richard Mills, Commissioner, New York State Education Department
Shireen Mitchell, President & Executive Director, Community Technology Centers’ Network
Edward Reinfurt, Executive Director, New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation
Patricia Smith, Commissioner, New York State Department of Labor
The 2007-08 New York State budget appropriated $5,000,000 to provide seed money through competitive grants to promote research, design and implementation of innovative solutions to affordable Internet access for underserved urban and rural communities. Grant applications will be accepted from eligible communities and organizations that create public/private partnerships to meet the strategic goals of the Council.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GOVERNOR ELIOT SPITZER AND FIRST LADY SILDA WALL SPITZER LAUNCH EFFORT TO ENSURE AFFORDABLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET FOR EVERY NEW YORKER
December 6, 2007
Governor Eliot Spitzer and First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer today announced the formation of the New York State Council for Universal Broadband, which is charged with developing strategies to ensure every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-speed Internet service. Additionally, a Request for Proposals will be released on Friday, December 7th, to begin the process of distributing funds that were allocated in this year’s budget for competitive grants to research, design and implement accessible Internet for unserved and underserved areas of rural and urban New York. Governor Spitzer made the announcement at the New York Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting, held this year at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Increased access to broadband service combined with digital literacy programs can dramatically improve social, cultural and educational opportunities that ultimately lead to increased job creation and economic development. This Universal Broadband initiative is a key component of the First Lady’s I Live New York initiative aimed at attracting and retaining New York’s next generation.
“As we build an Innovation Economy we must make New York the most connected and technologically advanced place to live and do business in the world," said Governor Spitzer. "Internet access is no longer a luxury. We must implement a strategy that leads to every New Yorker having access to affordable, high-speed Internet so that they may take advantage of the economic, social and cultural opportunities it provides.”
Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson said: "This new investment in the expansion of high speed internet access for our neglected urban and rural communities both narrows the digital divide and also moves us towards closing a long standing economic one. I am pleased that minority and women-owned enterprises, which have not gotten their fair shake at doing business with the state, will be required to take part in this work to make high-speed Internet available to more New Yorkers. The Governor and the First Lady, working together, are taking a significant step forward for real economic justice."
First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer said: “Developing innovative strategies and collaborative partnerships is at the core of our I Live New York initiative. At our September 18th summit, young people identified access to digital services as a key determinant in their decisions of where to live and work. I’m so pleased Dr. Mayberry-Stewart and the Broadband Council have taken the lead to expand broadband service across our state. Universal and affordable access to the tools of the 21st Century is paramount to keeping our next generation in New York and for our state’s competitiveness on the global stage.”
The Farm Bureau has called for bringing high speed internet access to underserved rural communities.
John Lincoln, President of New York Farm Bureau, said: "Farm Bureau has long recognized the need for broadband access in rural areas, where most of our members do business. Broadband is an essential business tool that our farmers require to compete in a global economy. We are grateful that Governor Spitzer is taking this initiative as part of a bigger effort to revitalize the Upstate economy."
Patrick J. Foye, Empire State Development Downstate Chairman, said:"High speed internet connectivity has become a prerequisite for doing business in today’s global economy. Increasing its availability and affordability will help small businesses compete on a broader scale, assisting their growth and attracting dollars to New York. This major initiative will make it easier for individuals and businesses to achieve their potential."
The Council will recommend a comprehensive statewide strategy that charts a course towards affordable broadband access throughout the State. This approach will seek to leverage existing resources, consider new ways to extend high-speed Internet access beyond traditional means, and recommend approaches to increase digital literacy in underserved urban and rural communities.
The Council will be chaired by New York State Chief Information Officer and Director of the New York State Office for Technology, Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart.
Dr. Mayberry-Stewart said: “The importance of developing a statewide broadband strategy cannot be overstated. Through strong collaborative public/private partnerships we can create an environment across New York State that fosters innovation, life-long learning and economic growth through greater use of technology. Governor Spitzer has a clear vision to address our challenge and I look forward to working with the Council to develop cooperative, innovative solutions for the benefit of all New Yorkers.”
Public/private partnerships will provide communities across New York State with access to high-speed Internet service and computer literacy programs needed to be competitive in today’s dynamic, technology-driven world. With increased broadband access and improved computer literacy, New Yorkers can take full advantage of resources available online around the clock, and from around the world. More and more of New York’s government services can be accessed online. These include applying for home energy assistance or tuition assistance, conducting job searches or posting career opportunities, renewing a professional license, or searching for shovel-ready building sites. Today, more than 350 state government services and transactions are available on the Internet.
The New York State Council for Universal Broadband includes the following representatives:
Patricia Acampora, Chairwoman, New York State Department of Public Service
Stephen Acquario, Executive Director, New York State Association of Counties
Peter Baynes, Executive Director, New York Conference of Mayors
Thomas Bodden, Manager of Research and Information, Association of Towns of the State of New York
Michael Borges, Executive Director, New York Library Association
Dr. Joseph Bowman, Member, New York State Board of Regents
Sharon Cates-Williams, Commissioner, Suffolk County Department of Information Technology
Robert Checca, Commissioner, Nassau County Department of Information Technology
Paul Cosgrave, Commissioner, New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
RoAnn Destito, Member, New York State Assembly
Brian Fischer, Commissioner, New York State Department of Correctional Services
Patrick Foye, Co-Chair, Empire State Development Corporation
Paul Francis, Director, New York State Division of the Budget
Dan Gundersen, Co-Chair, Empire State Development Corporation
David Hansell, Commissioner, New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance
Edward Hemminger, President, New York State Local Government Information Technology Directors Association
Patrick Hooker, Commissioner, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Dr. Donald Jacobs, Co-Chair, USNY Technology Policy and Practices Council
Dr. Alain Kaloyeros, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, University at Albany – College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
John Kolb, Chief Information Officer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Computational Center for Nanotechnology Innovation
Dr. Timothy Lance, President and Chairman, New York State Education and Research Network
Howard Lowe, Director of the Technical Assistance Center, SUNY Plattsburgh
Steve Manning, Manager of Computer Services, Greater Southern Tier BOCES Regional Information Center
Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart, Chief Information Officer, New York State (Council Chair)
Bernie McGarry, Program Director, New York State Senate
Richard Mills, Commissioner, New York State Education Department
Shireen Mitchell, President & Executive Director, Community Technology Centers’ Network
Edward Reinfurt, Executive Director, New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation
Patricia Smith, Commissioner, New York State Department of Labor
The 2007-08 New York State budget appropriated $5,000,000 to provide seed money through competitive grants to promote research, design and implementation of innovative solutions to affordable Internet access for underserved urban and rural communities. Grant applications will be accepted from eligible communities and organizations that create public/private partnerships to meet the strategic goals of the Council.
The strategic goals include:
- Supporting the “I Live New York” initiative to attract and retain New York’s next generation by ensuring every New Yorker has access to high-speed, affordable broadband
- Providing all New Yorkers with access to high-speed, affordable broadband Internet access for resident and businesses from anywhere, at anytime, by anyone
- Fostering economic development and building stronger public/private partnerships
- Creating jobs through innovative community-based digital literacy and technology training programs, including household technology adoption and support
- Closing the digital divide and Increasing digital literacy levels in unserved and underserved urban and rural communities
- Accelerating the use of state e-Government services offered through the Internet for residents, businesses and visitors
The New York State Office of the Chief Information Officer and the Office for Technology will issue grant applications before the end of the year and administer the broadband access grant program.
The full text of Governor Spitzer’s remarks will be made available at: http://www.ny.gov/governor/keydocs/keydocs-speeches.html
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
11-15-07 Meeting Minutes
St. Lawrence County
Information Technology Advisory Committee
November 15, 2007, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2nd Floor Conference Room, Public Safety Building, Court Street, Canton, NY
Meeting Minutes
Present: Sign in sheet handed out (Laura Perry has on file)
Minutes from 10/23/07 meeting were accepted.
Project Reports:
Strategic Plan for Universal Broadband Coverage:
Reviewed survey that Jenna Stone formatted based on our previous discussions. It was discussed who would pay for postage. Pat Turbett asked for a cost so a decision could be made how it would be paid for. Several additional changes were made to the survey.
Jon Montan reviewed the updated access map. The initial data was limited, and will be augmented by the overlay of wireless coverage and from the mail surveys.
County Website:
A request for proposals for the website development services is being developed by the County, but has not been issued.
Webcasting:
Mike Cunningham, Francine Perretta, and Kevin Lynch will gather information for the entire committee over the next several months.
Phone System:
The Board of Legislators will be reviewing the bids at the November, 2007 Finance Committee for approval at the December, 2007 Board Meeting.
Old Business:
1. The DANC / SLIC presentations from last months meeting were discussed. It was decided that the committee should develop a list of priority items that we feel DANC should concentrate their efforts on.
New Business:
1. Verizon issues in Newton Falls (in particular in regards to the paper mill) were discussed. Laura Perry reviewed an email from Joseph Demart, Newton Falls Fine Paper Company to Verizon with the group. The email outlines how the outdated telephone infrastructure in the area is affecting the ability of the mill to conduct business because of outages and other issues. After discussion, Pat Turbett suggested that the IDA be engaged to help with the issue.
Next Meeting:
1. The next meeting will be held on December 20, 2007. Because of the Verizon issues in Newton Falls the meeting may be held at Newton Falls Fine Paper Company.
Information Technology Advisory Committee
November 15, 2007, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2nd Floor Conference Room, Public Safety Building, Court Street, Canton, NY
Meeting Minutes
Present: Sign in sheet handed out (Laura Perry has on file)
Minutes from 10/23/07 meeting were accepted.
Project Reports:
Strategic Plan for Universal Broadband Coverage:
Reviewed survey that Jenna Stone formatted based on our previous discussions. It was discussed who would pay for postage. Pat Turbett asked for a cost so a decision could be made how it would be paid for. Several additional changes were made to the survey.
Jon Montan reviewed the updated access map. The initial data was limited, and will be augmented by the overlay of wireless coverage and from the mail surveys.
County Website:
A request for proposals for the website development services is being developed by the County, but has not been issued.
Webcasting:
Mike Cunningham, Francine Perretta, and Kevin Lynch will gather information for the entire committee over the next several months.
Phone System:
The Board of Legislators will be reviewing the bids at the November, 2007 Finance Committee for approval at the December, 2007 Board Meeting.
Old Business:
1. The DANC / SLIC presentations from last months meeting were discussed. It was decided that the committee should develop a list of priority items that we feel DANC should concentrate their efforts on.
New Business:
1. Verizon issues in Newton Falls (in particular in regards to the paper mill) were discussed. Laura Perry reviewed an email from Joseph Demart, Newton Falls Fine Paper Company to Verizon with the group. The email outlines how the outdated telephone infrastructure in the area is affecting the ability of the mill to conduct business because of outages and other issues. After discussion, Pat Turbett suggested that the IDA be engaged to help with the issue.
Next Meeting:
1. The next meeting will be held on December 20, 2007. Because of the Verizon issues in Newton Falls the meeting may be held at Newton Falls Fine Paper Company.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
10-23-07 Meeting Minutes
St. Lawrence County IT Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2007 (Tuesday) 2:00 PM
Present: Sign in sheet handed out. (Laura Perry has)
Review/Accept Minutes from 9/27/07 Meeting: Yes. No changes.
Presentation:
A. Andy McAdoo, Nicholville Telephone Company.
- Brought different maps showing Time Warner, Danc, Verizon, etc.
- Current approach to public investment is not based on research or data.
The goal – build a financially viable fibre optic network.
The plan – reduce cost of transport to major POPs in Syracuse.
encourage fibre connection to large customers
encourage private investment
The result – very little has been changed.
- How could anyone be apposed to investing $2M to serve industrial parks in SLC?
No research
Overbuilding existing infrastructure.
Cream-skimming is inherently anti-competitive.
Leakage of service revenue out of County (ref. Danc)
Relevant Questions:
Which areas are underserved?
How much is Danc project costing SCL & taxpayers?
Is service revenue earned in SLC being re-invested in SLC?
Has it impacted job creation?
B. DANC:
Key thing to remember “open access”.
End user creates economic development.
Tom Sauter:
- The Danc Network supports carriers: Nicholville Tele Co., TDS, Premier Wireless, Westelcom, etc.
- Proposal Danc has put forward to Economic Development.
Proposing to build fibre off their backbone to extend footprint closer to end customers (Industrial Park).
- Not in all cases in a single provider able to do connection to industrial parks or commercial…
Questions as asked:
Yes – conversations with former County Administrator.
As need arose – they would extend into those parks.
No – they haven’t been made aware of them (IT Committee should’ve been made aware).
Public investments will pre-emt private investments.
You have to serve industrial parks and commercial as that is where the jobs are… and economic development. Think of this as creating job opportunities.. for the end user to decide what to use.
Corporation Centers. This is infrastructure.
This has to be a team effort. Committeed to working with County, IDA, Towns, etc. Mutual commitment of services.
Same as 7.
Same as 7.
Who is providing services to providers – end users??
Discussion on revenue coming to Danc directly from schools.
Dark fibre was a concept of Danc and it went away because of discussions – do lit circuitry because of that.
Question on what is a service provider – BOCES? Yes. Hospitals & County??
Danc has $2M to invest in industrial park – have no info on what those industrial parks have for service.
Does Danc provide service to end providers? No (Danc). What does Danc offer to hospitals? Nothing (commented).
Discussion on broadband to all citizens…
Andy discussed how our Economic Development monies are being spent. Phil (hospital) ask why Time Warner and Verizon aren’t here.
Study underway by Danc: Part of an ongoing network plan process – consultant to review layout of network and to look at options to serve communities. Industrial consultant….to start. Loot at mini POPs.
“This needs to be a partnership” (Danc)
Laura – areas without service need to be served….
Turbett – See big economic development is in small businesses… would like to see 100’s of jobs created. Need to get broadband to
outlaying areas…. Don’t move service to areas that already has it…. Serving the population and people.
Bob (Danc) Will work as team – be at meetings.
Goals to be – small businesses, universal broadband, service industrial parks.
Money from Economic Development Authority
Ray F – Is broadband available, redundant, reasonably priced, work?
Bob (Danc) Danc is to judge by end user and how many jobs are created…
Andy (NTC) Have info on this?
EDA states what to do with money.
- 3 Counties will be asked for resolution of support.
- EDA will only do certain things.
Laura – we need to know this is to benefit County.
Danc is not taxpayer funded – other than grants…
Carrie (Danc) Discussion on what IT Committee strategies (Plan) are and where we are going….
Adjourned.
Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2007 (Tuesday) 2:00 PM
Present: Sign in sheet handed out. (Laura Perry has)
Review/Accept Minutes from 9/27/07 Meeting: Yes. No changes.
Presentation:
A. Andy McAdoo, Nicholville Telephone Company.
- Brought different maps showing Time Warner, Danc, Verizon, etc.
- Current approach to public investment is not based on research or data.
The goal – build a financially viable fibre optic network.
The plan – reduce cost of transport to major POPs in Syracuse.
encourage fibre connection to large customers
encourage private investment
The result – very little has been changed.
- How could anyone be apposed to investing $2M to serve industrial parks in SLC?
No research
Overbuilding existing infrastructure.
Cream-skimming is inherently anti-competitive.
Leakage of service revenue out of County (ref. Danc)
Relevant Questions:
Which areas are underserved?
How much is Danc project costing SCL & taxpayers?
Is service revenue earned in SLC being re-invested in SLC?
Has it impacted job creation?
B. DANC:
Key thing to remember “open access”.
End user creates economic development.
Tom Sauter:
- The Danc Network supports carriers: Nicholville Tele Co., TDS, Premier Wireless, Westelcom, etc.
- Proposal Danc has put forward to Economic Development.
Proposing to build fibre off their backbone to extend footprint closer to end customers (Industrial Park).
- Not in all cases in a single provider able to do connection to industrial parks or commercial…
Questions as asked:
Yes – conversations with former County Administrator.
As need arose – they would extend into those parks.
No – they haven’t been made aware of them (IT Committee should’ve been made aware).
Public investments will pre-emt private investments.
You have to serve industrial parks and commercial as that is where the jobs are… and economic development. Think of this as creating job opportunities.. for the end user to decide what to use.
Corporation Centers. This is infrastructure.
This has to be a team effort. Committeed to working with County, IDA, Towns, etc. Mutual commitment of services.
Same as 7.
Same as 7.
Who is providing services to providers – end users??
Discussion on revenue coming to Danc directly from schools.
Dark fibre was a concept of Danc and it went away because of discussions – do lit circuitry because of that.
Question on what is a service provider – BOCES? Yes. Hospitals & County??
Danc has $2M to invest in industrial park – have no info on what those industrial parks have for service.
Does Danc provide service to end providers? No (Danc). What does Danc offer to hospitals? Nothing (commented).
Discussion on broadband to all citizens…
Andy discussed how our Economic Development monies are being spent. Phil (hospital) ask why Time Warner and Verizon aren’t here.
Study underway by Danc: Part of an ongoing network plan process – consultant to review layout of network and to look at options to serve communities. Industrial consultant….to start. Loot at mini POPs.
“This needs to be a partnership” (Danc)
Laura – areas without service need to be served….
Turbett – See big economic development is in small businesses… would like to see 100’s of jobs created. Need to get broadband to
outlaying areas…. Don’t move service to areas that already has it…. Serving the population and people.
Bob (Danc) Will work as team – be at meetings.
Goals to be – small businesses, universal broadband, service industrial parks.
Money from Economic Development Authority
Ray F – Is broadband available, redundant, reasonably priced, work?
Bob (Danc) Danc is to judge by end user and how many jobs are created…
Andy (NTC) Have info on this?
EDA states what to do with money.
- 3 Counties will be asked for resolution of support.
- EDA will only do certain things.
Laura – we need to know this is to benefit County.
Danc is not taxpayer funded – other than grants…
Carrie (Danc) Discussion on what IT Committee strategies (Plan) are and where we are going….
Adjourned.
Meeting Agenda 11_15_07
St. Lawrence County
Information Technology Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
11/15/07, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2nd Floor Conference Room, Public Safety Building, Court St., Canton
Welcome New Committee Members & Meeting Attendees
Review/accept minutes from 10/23/07 meeting.
Project Reports:
SLC IT Work Plan –Review status & updates
1. Develop Strategic Plan for Universal Broadband Coverage
2. Develop Plan for awarding $200k Broadband Grant
3. Create Broadband Access Map to Establish Baseline & Target Areas
Report on status of garnering info from random addresses
Report on Survey of SLC Residents for availability of telecom services (Laura)
4. Explore other Grant Funding for Broadband Initiatives (RD Grant)
5. Assist County Website Committee with Re-Design
6. Assist County Telephone System Committee
7. Evaluate Webcasting for County Meetings
Old Business:
· Reactions from discussions at the 10/23 meeting. Next steps.
New Business:
· Future meeting presentations?
· 2008 meeting times/dates/structure
Questions & Discussion
Action Items for Next Meeting
Next Meeting: Date, Time, Location TBA
Information Technology Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
11/15/07, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2nd Floor Conference Room, Public Safety Building, Court St., Canton
Welcome New Committee Members & Meeting Attendees
Review/accept minutes from 10/23/07 meeting.
Project Reports:
SLC IT Work Plan –Review status & updates
1. Develop Strategic Plan for Universal Broadband Coverage
2. Develop Plan for awarding $200k Broadband Grant
3. Create Broadband Access Map to Establish Baseline & Target Areas
Report on status of garnering info from random addresses
Report on Survey of SLC Residents for availability of telecom services (Laura)
4. Explore other Grant Funding for Broadband Initiatives (RD Grant)
5. Assist County Website Committee with Re-Design
6. Assist County Telephone System Committee
7. Evaluate Webcasting for County Meetings
Old Business:
· Reactions from discussions at the 10/23 meeting. Next steps.
New Business:
· Future meeting presentations?
· 2008 meeting times/dates/structure
Questions & Discussion
Action Items for Next Meeting
Next Meeting: Date, Time, Location TBA
Sunday, October 14, 2007
09-27-07 Meeting Mintes
St. Lawrence County IT Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2007 (Thursday) 2:00 PM
Present: Sign in sheet handed out. (Laura Perry has)
Review/Accept Minutes from 8/23/07 Meeting: Yes. (Sign in list has been misplaced.)
Project Reports:
Don’t forget to sign up for different projects.
Map: Jon Montan has generated 850 tax parcels on map (chose parcels close to roads)
“Look up system” has a lot to be desired.
Verizon web may be more accurate than AT & T.
Laura Perry tried just street or road name without house #.
Need to try putting Verizon COs on map – they go a distance of 18,000 feet.
Jon Montan suggested to keep looking up addresses.
Jon Montan will link maps to blog for others to view.
Did introductions as new people have arrived.
Presentation:
Vince Jordan, Ridgeview/Tel.
Started in 2004 as technology company.
Able to login and increase or decrease band width as you need it – day to day.
Showed us on-line setup of new broadband account.Laura asked about SLC availability by Franchise deployment.
Started in Colorado. Their employee talked about our area and mentioned Danc Network.
“This is the model for solving broadband services for America.”
They worked with ConnectSI – Southern Illinois.
Laura Perry asked if continued development in SLC depend on franchise? Vince Jordan replied not necessarily.
They do have live access in SLC and are working with various towns and villages.
Laura Perry asked what can we do to help with customer service representatives here in SLC?
They are utilizing One Stop Career Center.
Surveys:
Discussion of survey by Laura Perry.
Use this as a broader key to get information on further technologies.
Use to see how people and businesses are using internet.
Discussion of Jefferson County Survey.
Is wages and age something to be on survey? This was discussed.
Somehow get their attention to do survey.. reminder to find out who doesn’t have internet services.
Superintendent of Schools may assist in passing information on surveys out.
Suggested to strike question #2 on Survey or put it at end.
Continue to work on survey.. Use 911 address.
New Business:
Connie Ellen, Town of DeKalb was here to discuss wireless providers.
There was suggestion that this was not an IT issue.
Also discussion that this is good for municipalities as need is for municipality to utilize.
Regarding benefits they don’t realize how they can help their municipality.
Town Board totally clueless with wireless system.
Connie has questions for boards to ask providers.
Suggest letting towns and villages know what their options are – ahead of time.
Talk with Town Supervisors – meet at Supervisor’s meetings.
Connie wants someone to tell towns/villages/city options they have.
We’ve identified a need – not sure how we should do it…
Planning department have ordinances? Would’ve been good to talk to at Local Government Conference.
Next meeting Format:
October 23rd (Tuesday, 2 pm) location to be determined.
Tom agreed to talk to us about Department of Commerce proposal.
Committee may want to submit questions.
Offer 2 gentlemen (Tom & Andy?) to present them or have questions prior.
Encourage Director of Economic Development and other legislators to be there.
Suggestion to get questions ahead and hope they will answer more questions after we hear what they say.
Presentation on Danc’s proposal to US Department of Commerce - get outline from each presenter so
questions can be asked ahead. Submit questions to Laura Perry by 15th.
NEXT MEETING: 10/23/07 at 2-4 PM - Location to be determined.
Adjourned.
Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2007 (Thursday) 2:00 PM
Present: Sign in sheet handed out. (Laura Perry has)
Review/Accept Minutes from 8/23/07 Meeting: Yes. (Sign in list has been misplaced.)
Project Reports:
Don’t forget to sign up for different projects.
Map: Jon Montan has generated 850 tax parcels on map (chose parcels close to roads)
“Look up system” has a lot to be desired.
Verizon web may be more accurate than AT & T.
Laura Perry tried just street or road name without house #.
Need to try putting Verizon COs on map – they go a distance of 18,000 feet.
Jon Montan suggested to keep looking up addresses.
Jon Montan will link maps to blog for others to view.
Did introductions as new people have arrived.
Presentation:
Vince Jordan, Ridgeview/Tel.
Started in 2004 as technology company.
Able to login and increase or decrease band width as you need it – day to day.
Showed us on-line setup of new broadband account.Laura asked about SLC availability by Franchise deployment.
Started in Colorado. Their employee talked about our area and mentioned Danc Network.
“This is the model for solving broadband services for America.”
They worked with ConnectSI – Southern Illinois.
Laura Perry asked if continued development in SLC depend on franchise? Vince Jordan replied not necessarily.
They do have live access in SLC and are working with various towns and villages.
Laura Perry asked what can we do to help with customer service representatives here in SLC?
They are utilizing One Stop Career Center.
Surveys:
Discussion of survey by Laura Perry.
Use this as a broader key to get information on further technologies.
Use to see how people and businesses are using internet.
Discussion of Jefferson County Survey.
Is wages and age something to be on survey? This was discussed.
Somehow get their attention to do survey.. reminder to find out who doesn’t have internet services.
Superintendent of Schools may assist in passing information on surveys out.
Suggested to strike question #2 on Survey or put it at end.
Continue to work on survey.. Use 911 address.
New Business:
Connie Ellen, Town of DeKalb was here to discuss wireless providers.
There was suggestion that this was not an IT issue.
Also discussion that this is good for municipalities as need is for municipality to utilize.
Regarding benefits they don’t realize how they can help their municipality.
Town Board totally clueless with wireless system.
Connie has questions for boards to ask providers.
Suggest letting towns and villages know what their options are – ahead of time.
Talk with Town Supervisors – meet at Supervisor’s meetings.
Connie wants someone to tell towns/villages/city options they have.
We’ve identified a need – not sure how we should do it…
Planning department have ordinances? Would’ve been good to talk to at Local Government Conference.
Next meeting Format:
October 23rd (Tuesday, 2 pm) location to be determined.
Tom agreed to talk to us about Department of Commerce proposal.
Committee may want to submit questions.
Offer 2 gentlemen (Tom & Andy?) to present them or have questions prior.
Encourage Director of Economic Development and other legislators to be there.
Suggestion to get questions ahead and hope they will answer more questions after we hear what they say.
Presentation on Danc’s proposal to US Department of Commerce - get outline from each presenter so
questions can be asked ahead. Submit questions to Laura Perry by 15th.
NEXT MEETING: 10/23/07 at 2-4 PM - Location to be determined.
Adjourned.
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