ROCKNET MEETING MINUTES
September 14, 2000
The meeting convened at 7:35 PM in the City Manager's Conference Room of
City Hall.
Present were: Bob Ekman
Stan Klein
Bob Skinner
Mike Cannon
Betsy Robbins
Paul Arveson
1) The minutes of the previous meeting were not accepted because a
majority of the participants were not present. An e-mail message
will be sent out to gain acceptance.
2) The City has finally released the Mansion Tour web pages. They have
lots of time critical work. They have added several new sports teams.
3) The issues of web site log analysis is still unresolved. Betsy Robbins
has given up on Marketwave. She will be looking for a new tool. It
was suggested that she look at www.tucows.com.
4) Rocknet web site has added the Hungerford citizen's organization web
pages. The status of the Rose Hill Falls web pages is undetermined.
5) Comments were made on the issue of NT computer security. Risks and
solutions were discussed
a) One suggestion was to switch to Linux or FreeBSD due to better
security features. It was noted that the switch would require
someone to really jump in.
b) The items in the SANS Institute need to be addressed.
c) There was a discussion on the use of a security consultant. While
it may be helpful, it must be done carefully. Many times there is
no follow through on the consultant's suggestions. A cost-benefit
analysis must be conducted.
d) We need to demonstrate "due diligent" in security issues. We need
to set our priorities. Perhaps we can create a "cookbook" for our
security administration.
e) It was decided that the search for a consultant should start with
an e-mail to RCNet.
6) The RockNet brochure is published. Betsy Robbins brought in a box of
them. Bob Ekman has received a new list and mailing labels of citizen
group leaders. All that is left to do is mail-merge the letter and
stuff the envelopes. The City will provide postage.
7) Bob Skinner reported on his search for a bank for a RockNet account.
He is having problems finding reasonable rates.
8) Paul Arveson announced that he is available for ASP training and
consultation.
9) Mike Cannon announced several City IT Department meetings of interest
to RockNet. On October 2, the City's GIS system will be demonstrated
to the Mayor and Council. On November 6, The IT Strategic Plan will be
presented to the Mayor and Council. Bob Ekman suggested that the
RockNet board would be willing to review the plan before the
presentation. Mike Cannon said he would discuss it with Julie
Jacobson, the principal author of the plan.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Submitted on October 6, 2000 by
Robert W. Ekman
