Chapel Hill Technology Advisory Committee

["Gregg Gerdau" <ggerdau AT intelor.com>]

Title: Message

Ralph and All,

 

Many of us have been wondering the same thoughts about Council and Manager feedback.  Some research was done by Terri, who cites the following example.  Although perhaps a less complicated subject, these offer some guidance and templates for discussion:

Here's an example of what we need to do with the Technology Plan -

Plan submitted by Public Art Commission: http://townhall.townofchapelhill.org/agendas/ca050523/4i1-Chapel%20Hill%20Public%20Arts%20Commission%20Report%20and%20Recommendations%20on%202005-2006%20Annual%20Public%20Art%20Plan.htm  (Text rather than spreadsheet, linked to capital improvement plans--in other words integrated with other Town planning process, addresses interaction with other departments/boards, does not include all the detail that our plan has)

 

Managers recommendation/resolution for adopting the plan: http://townhall.townofchapelhill.org/agendas/ca050523/4i2-Recommended%202005-06%20Public%20Art%20Plan.htm  (defines the details--such as the scope of the commission's input, budget, etc.)

 

Thanks for feedback on the opening dialogue.  Keep 'em coming!

 

Gregg

-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph Beisner [mailto:rbeisner AT nc.rr.com]
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 4:40 PM
To: ggerdau AT intelor.com; Chapel Hill Information Technology Advisory Committee
Subject: Re: [Chtechcomm] Agenda for June 21 Technology Committee Meeting

Gregg,

 

One area of concern I have had for sometime is that we rarely have any direct feedback from the Council regarding reactions to those things that have been proposed.  I would like to see some sort of mechanism put in place that documents the Council's reactions to our proposals so we have a better idea of how to proceed going forward.  We should have a collaborative relationship that aids both sides in doing what is best for our citizenry.

 

Ralph

----- Original Message -----

From: Gregg Gerdau

To: chtechcomm AT lists.ibiblio.org

Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 5:16 AM

Subject: [Chtechcomm] Agenda for June 21 Technology Committee Meeting

Good Morning,

 

The agenda for our regular meeting on Tuesday evening was posted on the Town's web site here. The text of the agenda is coped below, for your convenience. I understand that several other Council Members, including Mark Kleinschmidt, may also attend.  This promises to be a most informative meeting and I trust you will be able to attend (I know Brandon Perkins is away on business).

 

As I mentioned in yesterday's preview message, I would like to know your thoughts on what you would like to learn from the Mayor and Manager in advance, as I prepare a brief introductory message. This is "listen and learn time" to help achieve our Committee's mission and purposes.

 

-Gregg

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Town of Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill Technology Committee Regular Meeting

Tuesday, June 21, 2005
5:30 —7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Training Room

1. Additions to Agenda - Chair (2 min)
2. Recognition of citizens present to discuss items not on Agenda - Chair (3 min)
3. Introduction of new Committee Members – Chair (3 min)
   • Martha Hoylman
   • Allan Polak
   • Brian Russell
   • David Lewis
4. Recognition of Ralph Beisner’s reappointment for a second 3-year term – Chair (1 min)
5. Introduction of Mayor Kevin Foy, Council Member Mark Kleinschmidt and Town Manager Cal Horton – Chair (40 min)
   • Introduction of current committee members present – Chair
   • Discussion with Mayor and Manager regarding their view of Technology Committee’s role in Town Government - Chair
6. Approval of May 17, 2005 Meeting minutes - Chair (3 min)
7. Report from Staff – Bob Avery (10 min)
   • Budget Progress Update
   • Update on Open Source Pilot Project
   • Status of the CivicPlus Web Project
8. Smart Card presentation by CH Parking Services – Brenda Jones (15 min)
9. Mayor and Council's referral for a follow-up report by the Manager and Technology Committee of a citizen’s recommendation to create a wireless Internet access environment in the Northside neighborhood and make old computers available for use by persons who otherwise would not have access to computers and the Internet. - Chair (8 min)
10. Other Business added to agenda - Chair (5 min)

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