Technical Panel
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - 9:00 a.m.
Varner Hall - Board Room
3835 Holdrege St., Lincoln, Nebraska
APPROVED MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mike Beach, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Steve Henderson, Department of Administrative Services, State of Nebraska
Christy Horn, University of Nebraska, Compliance Officer
Kirk Langer, Lincoln Public Schools
Walter Weir, University of Nebraska
MEMBERS ABSENT: Brenda Decker, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Mr. Weir called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. A quorum was present at the time of roll call. The meeting notice was posted to the NITC website and the Nebraska Public Meeting Calendar on October 17, 2005. The meeting agenda was posted to the NITC Website on November 3, 2005.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER MINUTES
Ms. Horn moved to approve October 11, 2005 the minutes as presented. Mr. Henderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Beach-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Horn-Yes, Langer-Yes, and Weir-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried.
PROJECT REVIEWS- 2006 DEFICIT BUDGET REQUESTS
Arts Council (PDF 103k) - Summary Sheet with Reviews (PDF 41k)
The project scored 69 out of 100 in the technical review. Panel members agreed with the reviewer comments. There was a concern regarding the completion of the project, as well as, the budget to complete. Alternatives were not addressed. Mr. Becker stated that the agency has not had an opportunity to respond to the reviewer comments.
Mr. Langer arrived to the meeting.
Mr. Weir moved to provide the following comments on this project: 1) the Technical Panel agrees with the findings of the reviewers and 2) the agency should be provided the opportunity to respond to the review. Ms. Horn seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Beach-Yes, Henderson-Ye, Horn-Yes, Langer-Yes, and Weir-Yes.
Department of Education (PDF 84k) - Summary Sheet with Reviews (PDF 26k)
The project scored 90 out of 100 in the technical review. Questions and discussion occurred regarding the intent and impact of LB 689 and the deficit request. The funding and impact of LB 689 is yet to be determined and is unknown.
Mr. Weir moved to provide the following comments on this project: 1) the Technical Panel agrees with the findings of the reviewers; 2) the project is technically feasible; the proposed technology is appropriate for the project; and the technical elements can be accomplished within the proposed timeframe and budget; and 3) the agency should be provided the opportunity to respond to the review. Mr. Beach seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Weir-Yes, Langer-Yes, Horn-Yes, Henderson-Yes, and Beach-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried.
STATEWIDE TECHNOLOGY PLAN - ACTION ITEMS
Mr. Becker stated that NITC will be meeting late January will be approving action items for the Statewide Technology Plan. Several of the strategic initiatives are being addressed by CAP through Network Nebraska.
Mr. Weir state that UNL is utilizes the ProSight system to manage IT projects. The program provides a 4 dimensional view of project management that also ties in with Microsoft. ProSight will be conducting a 2-day workshop in Lincoln the last week in November. Mr. Weir is asking them to use the NITC strategic initiatives for their demonstration and will share results with member of the Technical Panel and the NITC.
REGULAR INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND WORK GROUP UPDATES (as needed)
Accessibility of Information Technology Work Group, Christy Horn. The charter was been reviewed and revised. The work group will be asking the State of Nebraska to recommend someone to serve on the work group. The only change was in the wording of the purpose which now reads: Make recommendations to the Technical Panel on all matters relating to the creation and implementation of an accessibility of information technology policy for state governmental agencies and education institutions.
Mr. Henderson moved to approve the revised charter. Mr. Langer seconded. Roll call vote: Beach-Yes, Henderson-Yes, Horn-Yes, Langer-Yes, and Weir-Yes. Results: Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried.
CAP. The work group will be meeting right after today’s Technical Panel meeting.
Security Work Group, Steve Hartman. The work group met last month. The charter will be reviewed. The group decided to establish two focus groups – one technical based and the other policy based. The groups will be discussing the development of two standards: a url standard and a minimum standard for servers.
Statewide Synchronous Video Network Work Group, Mike Beach. The work group has not met due to legislative occurrences. The charter will need to be reviewed and the group may consider a different name and focus.
OTHER BUSINESS
The NITC will be meeting today at 1:30 p.m. Videoconference sites are the Executive Building in Lincoln, Kearney Public Library and the Scottsbluff Regional West Medical Center. On Friday, November 18th, the NITC will be briefing the Transportation and Telecommunication Committee and the Appropriations Committee on its accomplishments and future plans. The Nebraska Fusion ‘05 E-Government Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
NEXT MEETING DATE AND ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the NITC Technical Panel will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege Street, in Lincoln.
Mr. Langer moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Henderson seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
Meeting minutes were taken by Lori Lopez Urdiales and reviewed by Rick Becker of the Office of the CIO/NITC.
Meeting Minutes