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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_09/01/2011 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP VILLAGE MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tom Paterno at 10:00 a.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Tom Paterno, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Abby Brennan, and Council Member Calvin Turnquest. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and IT Brad Gomberg. Council Member Humpage and Attorney White were absent. Mayor Paterno recognized guests Commander Mike Madden and Sergeant Mike Dodson from Riviera Beach 1. Police Software Demonstration — Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management and Mobility "SmartCop" Software Suite by CTS America — Brad Gomberg, IT Manager IT Manager Gomberg explained the Village software was approximately 13 years old with additional software from various vendors, which had not kept up with technology and resulted in constant problems. CTS America could provide a coordinated software suite to improve work flow. Mike Snyder of CTS America provided a software demonstration focusing on how their company could provide a streamlined process. He described their company's expertise and explained there were over 5,000 officers now using their software, which was constantly refreshed with up -to -date technology without additional cost. A technical problem which hindered the presentation was resolved by moving the meeting to the Emergency Operations Center. MOTION: Council Member Brennan made a motion to move the demonstration to the EOC across the street. Council Member Turnquest seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4 -0 vote. The meeting was paused at 10:19 a.m. and reconvened at 10:27 a.m. in the Emergency Operations Center. Mr. Snyder continued his presentation, and answered questions from the Council. Village Manager Couzzo suggested that he and the Council move back to the Village Council Chambers for the remainder of the meeting. The meeting was paused at 11:34 a.m. and reconvened in the Village Council Chambers at 11:38 a.m. Minutes — Village Council Workshop 9/1/11 Page 2 Discussion ensued regarding purchasing the software. The Village Manager indicated funding would need to come from appropriations. He reviewed changes to the budget that had occurred since the first meeting. ANY OTHER MATTERS None ADJOURNMENT MOTION Council Member Brennan moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:13 p.m.; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena, motion carried unanimously 4 -0. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.