DATE: November 2 , 2004
The MIS Committee was called to order at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2004. Members present were: Stoeckmann, Netzinger, Gaalswyk, Krueger and White. Meeting called to order by Stoeckmann.
Motion to adopt agenda by White, seconded by Netzinger. Agreed on by committee.
Motion carried
Motion to adopt minutes from the October meeting by Netzinger, seconded by Gaalswyk. Agreed on by committee.
Motion carried.
Communications - None
Supervisor's Email - Pate gave survey results - 22 for, 8 against. He talked with Beghin about financing this - the County Brd. budget can't cover the entire amount so the MIS Dept.'s budget will pick up the balance. Total cost is of $2500.00 plus $750/year for maintenance. Pate said that some supervisors will be able to access this from home. They will need to bring their PCs into MIS office for setup. Training will take some time.
Issues on Budget - Pate not sure there will be amended budgets - however, if IT equipment gets cut out of other depts., this will affect MIS dept.
Update on Communication Infrastructure - Pate said last meeting was mostly discussion of land acquisition for tower siting. Netzinger asked about tower in Sauk City. Gaalswyk had attended meeting and explained that the Co-op in Sauk had put up the tower without a permit. They are working with P&Z to resolve the issue. County would like to put antenna on tower. White asked why the Co-op tower is inadequate and why the County is not able to use this tower.
Web-posting issues - Pate explained about database created by Berg that sends out notices to the parties responsible for creating agendas and minutes. Pate handed out updated policy for posting of minutes and agendas. There is now a change in the time limit for posting from a couple of hrs. to 2 days.
Motion to accept policy by Netzinger, seconded by White. Agreed on by committee.
Motion carried.
MIS Dept. Update -
Update on Tri-min and SOARING - Mike Curry w/Schenk-Avastone is vague with programming issues. Pate still working on getting some answers on this. Recommendation: Wait until end of year to see where Schenk will go with this
MUNIS upgrade - Financial system new version 2004- completely different from current version and since every dept. uses this, there may be issues
Lanier upgrade - new server - installing system
Melyx issues - they continue - Pate talked with Melyx today
New office space - no news
Help call volume down
Motion to approve vouchers by White, seconded by Netzinger. Agreed on by committee.
Motion carried.
Next meeting scheduled for December 14th, at 5 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by White, seconded by Gaalswyk. Agreed on by committee. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted: Rose White, Secretary