TECHNICAL PANEL
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Tuesday, October 10, 2000, 9:00 a.m.
Varner Hall-Board Room, 38th and Holdrege, Lincoln, Nebraska
APPROVED MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael, Beach, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications; Brenda Decker, Department of Administrative Services; Steve Schafer, Chief Information Officer; and Michael Winkle, Nebraska Information Technology Commission
MEMBERS ABSENT: Christy Horn and Walter Weir, University of Nebraska
OTHERS PRESENT: Mahendra Bansal, Natural Resources; Dick Palazzolo, Public Service Commission; Jeanne Raznick, Cicso Systems; Rick Becker, Lori Lopez Urdiales and Tom Rolfes of the Office of the CIO/NITC
ROLL CALL AND MEETING NOTICE
In the absence of the chair, Michael Winkle presided over the meeting. Mr. Winkle called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. It was stated that the meeting agenda was posted to the NITC and Public Calendar web sites on and revised on October 6, 2000. Roll call was taken. Four of six members were present. A quorum existed to conduct official business.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Schafer moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Beach seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Beach-Yes, Decker-Yes, Schafer-Yes and Winkle-Yes. Motion was carried.
PROJECT REVIEWS - FY2001-03 Biennial Budget IT Project Proposals
State Government Projects (PDF 140k)
Project reviews and summaries were distributed in advance to the Panel members. Mr. Winkle asked if there were any exceptions and/or concerns on any of the State Government projects. There were none.
Education Projects (PDF 140k)
Project reviews and summaries were distributed in advance to the Panel members. Mr. Winkle asked if there were any exceptions and/or concerns on any of the Education projects. There were none.
Ms. Decker moved to approve the technical reviews of the Government and Education project proposals which will be forwarded to the councils for prioritization. Mr. Schafer seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Winkle-Yes, Schafer-Yes, Decker-Yes, and Beach-Yes. Motion was carried.
Discussion followed on the project review prioritization process. Following are suggestions and input from the Technical Panel:
- The Technical Panel should monitor what happens to these submitted projects during and after the budget process.
- Provide training and technical assistance on writing project proposals, especially for the Risk Assessment portion.
- Need to review "Optional" sections to ensure we get sufficient information
- There were internal problems printing the spreadsheet of project proposals.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND WORK GROUP UPDATES
Wireless project
Ms. Decker reported that a draft proposal has been presented to radio safety board for their recommendations. The final report is due to legislature in late November. A proposal in the form of a bill has been submitted to the Governor and the division is waiting on a response. Senators Bromm and Wehrbein have also received a copy of the proposal. Ms. Decker entertained questions from the Panel.
Network Architecture Work Group (TINA)
The business implementation plan has been completed and was sent to members of the Technical Panel and the Architecture Work Group for their review. Comments were due back October 6th. The Division is in the process of compiling their feedback. The business implementation plan will be posted to the web site shortly after October 19th. A new timeframe has been established: RFP will be out April 2001; awarded in June 2001; and implementation to begin December 2001. These milestones are subject to change. The latest inventory has posted to the web site. There will be a need to rename the project once the business implementation plan is set. A "Questions and Answer" page is being developed and will be posted.
Security Architecture Work Group
Mr. Schafer reported that notification of draft policies was sent to state agencies for input and the Working Group is waiting for feedback. Rick Holmes, Union Pacific, has provided input and comments. Data Processing Corporation also want to assist by providing feedback on policies and can also assist by developing templates for the policies. The next meeting of the Work Group is scheduled for October 31st. Security will be on the NITC January meeting agenda.
Assistive Technology Work Group and Assistive Technology Clause for State Contracts
Christy Horn not available for a report. Mr. Schafer reported that the first meeting of the Work Group will be held on October 25th at 10 a.m. at Varner Hall, Room 116. The Technical Panel member recommended conducting a public meeting as part of the December meeting.
E-Government Architecture Work Group
Mr. Schafer reported that the Work Group has met several times and a draft document is almost complete. The next meeting is scheduled for November 3rd. The State Government Council has established an E-government Work Group. The E-government Conference will be held October 19 and 20.
PROJECT REVIEW
The Technical Panel of the NITC reviewed the State Records Board grant application entitled "Nebraska Workforce Development Access System - Extension to Partners" from the Department of Labor, utilizing the review criteria previously provided by the Board. Those criteria are: 1. Is the project technically feasible? 2. Is the proposed technology appropriate for the project? and 3. Can the project's technical elements be accomplished within the proposed time frame and budget? The following are the Technical Panel review comments for this project:
- The project is technically feasible; however, limitations to linking the databases of participating entities are unknown.
- The Technical Panel can not evaluate the appropriateness of the proposed technology based upon the information provided. The technical make-up of the systems involved is unknown.
- The Technical Panel cannot evaluate the proposed time frame and budget based upon the information provided. Neither the number nor technical make-up of the systems involved are known.
Mr. Beach moved to forward the Technical Panel reviews and comments to the State Records Board as stated. Ms. Decker seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Schafer-Yes, Winkle-Yes, Beach-Yes, and Decker-Yes. Motion was carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
At the November 6th meeting, the NITC will need to officially approve Michael Beach as the new member, rather than alternate, representing NETC.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting of the Technical Panel will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2000. Location to be determined.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Winkle adjourned the meeting at 11:43 a.m.
Minutes were taken by Lori Lopez Urdiales and reviewed by Rick Becker, Office of the CIO/NITC.
Meeting Minutes