January 25, 2000, 1:00-2:35 p.m.
Clifford Hardin Nebraska Center for Continuing Education, Omaha Room
33rd & Holdrege, Lincoln, Nebraska
APPROVED MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT | |
Lieutenant Governor Dave Maurstad, Chair |
Dr. Doug Christensen, Commissioner Department of Education |
Greg Adams, Mayor City of York |
Hod Kosman, Chairman & President Platte Valley Financial Services (via phone) |
Dr. Eric Brown, Station Manager KRVN Radio |
Gary Kuck, President & CEO Centurion International |
L. Merrill Bryan, Senior Vice President Union Pacific, Information Technologies |
Dr. Dennis Smith, President University of Nebraska |
Members Absent: Senator Robert Kerrey |
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Roll call was taken. There were eight Commissioners present at the time of roll call.
NOTICE OF MEETING & APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER MINUTES:
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad stated that meeting date and time notice was first posted to the NITC web site on November 30, 1999. The meeting location and agenda were posted on January 14, 2000 with a revised agenda posted on January 20, 2000. Meeting notice was also posted on the State's Public Notice Calendar on January 14th.
Commissioner Christensen moved to approve the November 10th minutes as presented. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Brown-Yes, Bryan-Yes, Christensen-Yes, Kosman-Yes, Kuck-Yes, Maurstad-Yes, Smith-Yes, Adams-Yes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE ACT:
Prior to the meeting, a briefing document, background information, and an outline on LB 1349 were sent to the Commissioners. The NITC resolution on LB 1349 also included the following NITC directives: (complete resolution document.)
Commissioner Brown moved to approve the NITC resolution on LB 1349. Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote: Smith-Yes, Maurstad-Yes, Kuck-Yes, Kosman-Yes, Christensen-Yes, Bryan-Yes, Brown-Yes, Adams-Yes. Motion carried.
NITC RESOLUTION REGARDING FCC FORMULA FOR DISTRIBUTION OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDS:
Only one state west of the Mississippi received Universal Funding Service support funding in the first round. Governor Johanns and Senator Bromm, Transportation Committee Chair, have sent a letter to the FCC chair expressing concern about the first round funding distribution. The Lieutenant Governor felt it was appropriate for the NITC to draft a resolution. The NITC
resolution regarding FCC formula for distribution of Universal Service Funds included the following NITC Management Directives: (complete resolution document.)
Commissioner Kuck moved to adopt and approved the NITC resolution on FCC. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote: Bryan-Yes, Christensen-Yes, Kosman-Yes, Kuck-Yes, Maurstad-Yes, Smith-Yes, Adams-Yes, Brown-Yes. Motion carried.
UNITED 2000 STATEWIDE TECHNOLOGY PLAN: (complete plan http://www.nitc.state.ne.us/nitc-stp/index.html)
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad acknowledged and welcomed the members representing the Community, Education, and Government Councils, as well as the Technical Panel.
Completed Action Items: Mr. Winkle reviewed the process by which the councils determined action items for submission in the Statewide Technology Plan. Several of the action items have already been completed. No formal action needed to be taken.
Action Items recommended for inclusion in the Statewide Technology Plan: Mr. Winkle provided an overview of Section 5 Implementation Plan of the Statewide Technology Plan. It was emphasized that this section is a dynamic document. The NITC will monitor the progress of the Implementation Plan at each meeting.
This version of the Statewide Technology Plan organizes the action items into three themes: promote economic development and universal access; promote e-government; and promote information technology efficiency and management. Following are general policy actions and detailed activities submitted for each theme.
Action Items promoting Economic Development and Universal Access:
Mr. Winkle presented the following four general policy actions and five detailed activities as action items promoting Economic Development and Universal Access:
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad asked for any questions, comments and or discussion from the Commissioners. There was none. Commissioner Smith moved to approve and adopt the action items for Economic Development and Universal Access as presented. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote: Christensen-Yes, Maurstad-Yes, Adams-Yes, Smith-Yes, Brown-Yes, Kuck-Yes, Bryan-Yes, Kosman-Yes. Motion carried.
Action Items promoting E-Government:
Mr. Winkle presented the following three general policy actions and seven detailed activities as action items promoting E-Government:
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad asked for any questions, comments and or discussion from the Commissioners. There was none. Commissioner Adams moved to approve and adopt the action items for E-Government as presented. Commissioner Bryan seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote: Kosman-Yes, Brown-Yes, Smith-Yes, Bryan-Yes, Christensen-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kuck-Yes, Maurstad-Yes. Motion carried.
Action Items promoting IT Efficiency and Management:
Mr. Winkle presented the following two general policy actions and twelve detailed activities as action items promoting IT Efficiency and Management:
Other detailed activities supporting IT efficiency and management:
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad asked for any questions, comments and or discussion from the Commissioners. There was none. Commissioner Christensen moved to approve and adopt the action items for IT Efficiency and Management as presented. Commissioner Kuck seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote: Maurstad-Yes, Kuck-Yes, Brown-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kosman-Yes, Smith-Yes, Christensen-Yes, Bryan-Yes. Motion carried.
Action Items recommended for further development:
After staff review and the NITC working session, the following ten action items were recommended for further development:
Discussion followed regarding timelines for these action items and security issues. Commissioner Smith moved to approve these action items for further development. Commissioner Bryan seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Roll call vote: Kuck-Yes, Christensen-Yes, Maurstad-Yes, Brown-Yes, Smith-Yes, Bryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kosman-Yes. Motion carried.
Approval of the Statewide Technology Plan:
Commissioner Christensen moved to adopt and approve the United 2000 Statewide Technology Plan. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Prior to the roll call vote, Lieutenant Governor Maurstad, along with the NITC Commissioners, commended staff for pulling the plan together and developing an excellent document. Mr. Winkle acknowledged the commissioners, staff and the councils for their work and involvement in the process. Lieutenant Governor Maurstad also wanted to recognize former Senator Joyce Hillman, sponsor for LB 924, and former Lieutenant Governor Kim Robak for beginning these efforts. Roll call vote: Adams-Yes, Smith-Yes, Bryan-Yes, Maurstad-Yes, Kuck-Yes, Brown-Yes, Kosman-Yes, Christensen-Yes. Motion carried.
REPORT FROM THE COUNCILS
Community Council, Donna Hammack, Co-Chair: Ms. Hammack introduced the following council members present at the meeting: Lance Hedquist, Craig Schroeder, Sue Volk (for Jim Lowe), Bob Sweeney, Rod Heezen, Jeanne Saathoff, Ted Smith, Ann Stephens, Kim McKinzey (for Michael Nolan), Anne Boyle, Gene Hand, and Gary Warren. Other members announced but not present: Tyler French, Gary Kiel, Gerry Kluch, Russ Pankonin, Reba Benschoter, Rick Nolan, Ted Schultz, Stu Miller, and Clyde Tyndall.
Education Council, Alan Wibbels, Co-Chair: Alan Wibbels, Co-chair, introduced the following council members present at the meeting: Keith Bartels, Con Dietz (for Uma Gupta), Don King (for Tom Krepel), Woody Ziegler, Linda Engel, Art Tanderup, Tom Korta, Dean Bergman, Wayne Fisher, Brenda Decker, and Michael Beech. Other members announced but not present: Bill Berndt, Richard Gilliland, Jack Huck, James Moeser, Sheila Sterns, Larry Bock, and David Powers.
State Government Council, Steve Schafer:
State Government Collaboration Fund guidelines - First round projects are completed or near completion. The State Government Council proposes the following changes and/or recommendations for the guidelines: 1) combine the current and next fiscal year's funding for projects allowing $500,000 available to fund projects; 2) priority would be given to E-government projects; 3) projects would require a 25% match; 4) collaborative efforts would be given greater weight in ranking; and 5) a proposed deadline of May 1st, with the NITC to review and award grants at the June meeting.
Commissioner Christensen moved to adopt and approve the Government Technology Collaboration Fund Guidelines. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote: Adams-Yes, Smith-Yes, Kuck-Yes, Christensen-Yes, Maurstad-Yes, Kosman-Yes, Brown-Yes, Bryan-Yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Schafer also reported that there are several work groups that have been meeting on a regular basis to address issues: e-mail and calendaring system, project planning and management guidelines, and sharing expertise of Lotus Notes. The Council had also been working diligently on the action items for the statewide plan.
Mr. Schafer introduced the following members present at the meeting: Jon Ogden, Al Curtis, Brenda Decker, Howard Boardman, Jim McGee, Bob Schanahan, Joe Steele, Rod Wagner. Other member announced but not present were Bob Beecham, Mike Calvert, Tom Conroy, Dick Gettemy, Dorest Harvey, Lauren Hill, Lori McClurg, Scott Moore, Greg Lemon, Glen Morton, Randy Cecrle, Keith Dey, Gerry Oligmueller, Lynn Heaton, Dayle Williamson, Mahendra Bansal, and Dennis Zimmerman.
Technical Panel, Walter Weir:
Mr. Weir introduced the following members: Brenda Decker, Steve Schafer, Michael Winkle and Michael Beach. Other members announced but not present were alternates Gerry Hurley, Tom Conroy, and Ruth Michalecki.
NEW BUSINESS:
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad encouraged the Commissioners to review the list of legislative bills involving information technology and/or the NITC. A list was distributed.
Ed Tech 2010 Conference sponsored by the NITC and Department of Education: Commissioner Smith expressed concerns about the conference:
Tom Rolfes, Education Information Technology Manager was available for questions. Mr. Rolfes thanked the Commission for approving co-sponsorship and support for the conference at their August meeting. The goals of the NITC and the Education Council are premises for the conference. The recommendations that may result from the conference will not be for formal policy but could be forwarded on the Education Council and/or a sub-group of conference participants for further development. Commissioner Christensen clarified that the purpose of the conference was to bring groups together for discussion and dialogue. It was suggested that the Lieutenant Governor relate this at his conference address.
NEXT MEETING DATE AND LOCATION:
Staff will check on April 25th as the next meeting date and will also check into on a June date.
Lieutenant Governor Maurstad adjourned the meeting at 2:25 p.m.
Minutes taken by Lori Lopez Urdiales, Administrative Assistant and reviewed by Office of the CIO/NITC staff.
Meeting Minutes