COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Friday, February 2, 2001, 1:30 p.m.
MEETING NOTES
| MEMBERS PRESENT |
| Chadron State College Site: Mary Wernke |
| Kearney UNK Site: Jeanne Saathoff |
| Lincoln Site: Chris Anders, Local Government; Gene Hand, Resource; Pat Langan, Resource Rep; Ted Schultz, Health; Ted Smith, Libraries; and Sue Finkral, Agriculture |
| Omaha UNMC Site: Lance Hedquist, Local Government; and Ron Heezen, Libraries |
| MEMBERS ABSENT: Tyler French, Business; Donna Hammack, Health; Gary Kiel, Business; Gerry Kluch, Agriculture; Harold Krueger, Health; Michael Nolan, Local Government; Craig Schroeder, Resource; Ann Stephens, Libraries; Bob Sweeney, Business, Max Thacker, Health, Clyde Tyndall, Resource; and Gary Warren, Resource |
ROLL CALL, INTRODUCTIONS, NOTICE OF POSTING OF AGENDA
The meeting was called to order by Co-chair, Jeanne Saathoff, at 1:35 p.m. Roll call was taken. There were nine members present at the time of roll. A quorum did not exist to conduct official business. The members present agreed to continue with informal discussion and information sharing.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY MINUTES
Approval of the January minutes was tabled until the March meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
NITC REPORT
Mr. Winkle reported that NITC met at the Union Pacific Dispatch Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Approved as action items:
- Mary Wernke, as a new member to the Community Council
- Mike Beach, as a new member on the Technical Panel
- Security Policies for state government from the Chief Information Officer.
The rest of the meeting focused on updates and discussion on TINA, Wireless, NIS (Nebraska Information System-a State government enterprise financial program) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) projects.
LEGISLATION UPDATE & NITC IT LEGISLATION WEB SITE
Rick Becker, Government I.T. Manager, Office of the CIO/NITC, has developed a Legislative Bills Related to Technology web site. There are direct links to the whole legislative bills. Discussion followed regarding the hearings on LB889 and LB890, as well as upcoming legislation and hearings.
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad is traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Nebraska delegate to discuss telecommunications.
Ms. Finkral arrived at 1:50 p.m. Ten members were present but no quorum.
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY FUND
Ms. Byers reported that 43 pre-proposals were received. This number is twice as many as last year. Some reviewers are still needed in certain areas of expertise. There are currently many council members that will review 3-5 proposals. All submissions were done electronically. The review sheet will be available electronically for easy submission. Mr. Hedquist commented that he was pleased with the publication and communication efforts for this funding cycle.
REEXAMINATION OF COMMUNITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND ACTION PLAN
Mr. Winkle urged the Council not to be swayed by any legislation when determining and planning their priorities and action plan items. Funding is an issue for many of the pending legislative bills. Members were encouraged to visit the web site regularly. The Council agrees to table discussion of the Council's priorities and action plans until a quorum is present and members are all physically present to do as a group activity. Staff will be prepared to facilitate a working session with all the councils.
The NITC Clearinghouse needs the assistance of the councils and its constituents. The web site is currently staff driven. Clearinghouse development will be an action item for all councils.
NEW BUSINESS
Gary Warren has extended an invitation to the Community Council members to attend Aurora's Information Technology Conference, March 24th, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. There is a $10 registration fee. Senator Osborne is scheduled to be there. Ms. Byers will send out more detailed information to members when it is received.
Ms. Byers stated that the Report on Nebraska Businesses I.T. Needs is almost complete. Bob Sweeney will get this to Ms. Byers. When received, it will be posted on the NITC web site.
Mr. Hedquist announced that there is a "Public Technology Information" Meeting to be held in Atlanta, Georgia. The focus will be transforming cities through technology. Mr. Hedquist will send Ms. Byers information to send to members.
NEXT MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS, ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Community Council will be held on Friday, March 2, 2001, 1:00-4:30 p.m. The location will be determined. Members were requested to RSVP for future meetings.
Ms. Saathoff adjourned the meeting at 2:25 p.m.
Notes were taken by Lori Lopez Urdiales and reviewed by Anne Byers, Office of the CIO/NITC.
Meeting Minutes