DRAFT Minutes of Technology Advisory Board Meeting of September 19, 2006

Present: J Tasse, Chairman, G. Eggleston, M. Schorr, P. St. John, B. Gardner-Town Board liaison

Absent: J. Kelley

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm.

1.      The minutes of the 8-15-06 meeting were approved with no changes.

2.   Server quote/budget -Tasse obtained a quote (spec and price) from Dell based on the general spec and concept that he had sent to us since the last meeting, including the Kelley comment that we should get an extra fan. Paul moved that we accept the Tasse concept and the general configuration, which was then approved. The backup power supply was discussed –we need to confirm the power supply capability. Also, it will be necessary to get someone to install and maintain the server - we will need to develop an idea of what an integration and maintenance firm will be required to provide. Bruce distributed information about Business Automation Services (BAS), a Clifton Park firm that looks like it could provide this service. We should bring in several knowledgeable people over the next few months to find out what we will need (including software, etc.). Getting someone from the Association of Towns (possibly to attend our next meeting) and the office of the Secretary of State of NY were suggested for this. Bruce will check on internet connectivity specs.

3.   Accounting system software – Bruce discussed a meeting with a software supplier and said that the software discussed looked good, is Access compatible, but there were several questions that need to be resolved. He said that a follow-up meeting with Bob Martinson, the developer of the software, was scheduled for Friday, 9-22-06. Martinson will come to a Town Board Agenda Meeting to discuss the software.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm.

Prepared by M. Schorr