INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE

March 4, 2014

The Information Systems Committee met on, March 4, 2014, in Room 1053.

Chair John Penney called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and read the open meeting statement. 

Members present: Chr. John Penney, Cty. Bd. Chr. Dick Koeppen, Supr. Jim Loughrin, Ian Grasshoff, Sheri Wieters, and Robert Reath.  Also in attendance were Chris Dalhoe, Brent Wyland, and Lisa Grasshoff.

Review and accept the agenda.  A motion was made by Cty. Bd. Chr. Koeppen to accept agenda.  Motion was seconded by Supr. Loughrin.  Motion carried without a negative vote.

Minutes of the previous meeting.  A motion was made by Cty. Bd. Chr. Koeppen to accept the minutes from the previous meeting.  Motion was seconded by Supr. Loughrin.  Motion carried without a negative vote.

Approve bills.   The February bills were presented and discussion was held.  Cty. Bd. Chr. Koeppen made a motion to accept the bills and forward them to the finance committee.  Supr. Loughrin seconded the motion.  Motion carried without a negative vote.

Director’s Report.

R. Reath reported on a conversation he had with Henry Veleker, City of Waupaca Administrator.  H. Veleker would like to be included in future discussions on the fiber optic run towards the east side of town.  He would like to collaborate with the County for future fiber optic to the airport, etc.  This is informational only at this time.

R. Reath reported that the virtual desktop installation will begin tomorrow and continue thru March.

Old Business

None to report.

New Business.

Purchase of laptop and addition of computer to network – WCI  Lisa Grasshoff requested that their department pay for a new laptop and peripherals for a user that has to travel throughout the county for her position.  She would also like for the existing desktop computer to be placed where users are sharing a computer at this time.  Discussion followed.  B. Wyland presented the idea of WCI paying for the upgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Symantec, and possible network runs for that existing computer as it will be an addition to the network.  Windows XP will no longer be supported as of April 8, 2014 which would present a security risk for that computer if left as is.  C. Dalhoe responded to questions regarding computer use policy for laptops.  He stated that users have the responsibility to take care of the laptop, as the IS Department cannot monitor these devices daily.  If a situation comes up, i.e. damage or virus, then IS Department will take action to establish user responsibility.

Cty. Bd. Chr. Koeppen made a motion to approve the purchase of the laptop and peripherals for approximately $1200 and to add the existing computer to the network based on a future decision by DHHS/WCI as to whether to pay for the upgrade and any software ($435), and any cable runs needed (cost to be determined).  Supr. Loughrin seconded the motion.  Motion carried without a negative vote.

Public Comment – Randall Boehme was asked to meet with the committee concerning his retirement on March 13, 2014.  The committee commended him on his 17 years of service to the County and wished him well in any future endeavors.

Adjourn.  A motion was made by Cty. Bd. Chr. Koeppen to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 a.m.  Supr. Loughrin seconded the motion. Motion carried.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 9:00 a.m., Room 1053.