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February 2009 <br /> - Real time synchronization of GIS data <br /> - Implemented Bentley Building fiber <br /> - Implemented technology request tool <br /> January 2009 <br /> - Solid Waste move support <br /> - Central Orange Senior Center move support <br /> - Sheriff's Office move support <br /> - Southern Human Services Center network upgrade <br /> Todd Jones made reference to page 9 and said that moves were a significant part of <br /> the effort in the past two calendar years. They moved about 460 staff inembers, which <br /> included the installation of all of the network equipment, etc. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about the GIS personnel and phase 1 of the GIS <br /> consolidation. Todd Jones said that they worked with the Department of Environment, <br /> Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) and Planning to point out some GIS resources. <br /> With this extra capability, they are able to work on the addressing system more effectively. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about IT people in other departments. Todd Jones said <br /> that there are continuing conversations regarding the organization of this. <br /> Frank Clifton said that as the County continues to shrink County government staffing, <br /> they are trying to build capacity to serve the entire County. In some cases, when an employee <br /> leaves, the gap can be filled with an internal person. <br /> Commissioner Gordon thanked Todd Jones and staff for the amount of work done. <br /> She asked about the servers and where the County stands now. She said that it seems as if <br /> the needs have been met. She asked where they stand with the budget forthcoming. <br /> Todd Jones said that the infrastructure is in good shape and there will probably be less <br /> infrastructure needs in the near future. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked why the number of emails had decreased so much from <br /> one year to another. <br /> Todd Jones said that spam was such an enormous proportion of the inbound emails <br /> and these were blocked. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked about the public meeting laws and if there is a system in <br /> place for IT to pull out specific emails. <br /> Frank Clifton said that the staff will be bringing forth a policy regarding this soon. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger thanked the staff for the work on this. She said that there is <br /> such a change in attitude. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about the strategic plan for Information Technology and <br /> where this stands. <br /> Todd Jones said that there is a strategic plan that guides the department and it was <br /> presented to the Board of County Commissioners two years ago. He said that if it needs to be <br /> more digestible or better suited to the Board's needs to let him know. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked if this plan could be streamlined because it has <br /> implications for capital. <br /> Frank Clifton said that staff could bring forth a plan about County needs, but on a <br /> broader issue, they are limited by lack of resources and funding. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she is interested in the County government plan for <br /> future needs.. <br />