COMPUTER COMMITTEE
				          MEETING MINUTES

                                        SEPTEMBER 24, 2001


A regular meeting of the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners' Computer Committee was held on
Monday, September 24, 2001 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  The
meeting was called to order by Chairman Cooper at 5:05 p.m. with a quorum present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Cooper, Chairman, Rita Dale, Earl Kay (5:15)

MEMBERS ABSENT:	None

OTHERS PRESENT:	Tim Dolehanty, County Controller, Mary Piralli, Information Systems Director

Additions / Deletions to the Agenda
Chairman Cooper asked to add consideration of the proposed Internet Policy and discussion of posting
meeting minutes on the County web site to the agenda.  Committee members concurred with the Chairman's
request.

Fiscal Year 2002 Computer Budget
Information Systems Director Piralli reviewed the proposed 2002 computer budget with the Committee.
Most notable was the conversion of software applications to the Microsoft Office XP package.  This action
has become a priority in order to maximize computer compatibility between the County and other local, state
and federal agencies.  Other major expenses include continued development of the geographic information
system (GIS) and internet-related upgrades.

Upon review of the proposed hardware budget, Committee members agreed that purchase of the "notebook
incident report solution" package for the Sheriff's Department could be delayed.  Also, financing of
equipment to be purchased for use by E911 and Office of Emergency Services could appropriately be
assigned to those funds rather than the computer budget.  These two adjustments would result in a total
reduction of $14,900 in the requested budget.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Dale, to recommend approval of the
draft 2002 computer budget as presented, with further evaluation of purchasing priorities.  On a voice
vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Internet and Online Purchasing Policy
Chairman Cooper reminded the Committee that this draft policy has circulated since 1997.  Commissioner
Kay remarked that the Legislation and Natural Resources Committee recommended that only the Board of
Commissioners be allowed to authorize development and uploading of web or home pages.

Commissioner Cooper recommended creation of standard guidelines for web page development in order to
promote continuity.  The Committee also agreed to amend Subsection D.10 to state that additional internet
costs may not be incurred without authorization from the Board.

It was moved by Commissioner Dale, supported by Commissioner Kay, to recommend approval of the
draft Internet and Online Usage Policy as amended.  On a voice vote, the motion was CARRIED.

Posting of Meeting Minutes
The Committee discussed the value of posting minutes of all Board of Commissioners' meetings and
committee meetings on the County's web site.  This could occur with little difficulty immediately following 
approval of the minutes.

It was moved by Commissioner Kay, supported by Commissioner Dale, to recommend that approved
meeting minutes be posted for public viewing on the County's web page.  On a voice vote, the motion
was CARRIED.

Adjourn
Hearing no other comments, Chairman Cooper declared the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.






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Timothy J. Dolehanty, AICP, Recorder	Don Cooper, Committee Chairman