Information Technology

Changes in the Information Technology Department were discussed by the Middleboro BOS in April 2007. Those changes, which bear cost savings and efficiency improvements remain ignored.

The Department of Revenue report to which Selectman Perkins referred addressed the IT Dept., but those changes remain ignored as well.


SELECTMEN’S MEETING
APRIL 23, 2007
IT Department – G&E

Selectman Spataro said that 2 weeks ago the Board had talked of the IT Department and the G&E. He said he checked with a former G&E Commissioner about supporting the Town by taking on IT services. He asked if there was any interest in doing this.

Chairwoman Brunelle said billing had specifically been mentioned. She said the G&E outsources their billing.

Upon motion by Selectman Spataro and seconded by Selectman Rogers, the Board
VOTED: To ask the G&E Department if they would be willing to consider taking on all, or a portion, of the Town’s IT operations.
VOTE 3 – 1 – 1 (Selectman Perkins opposed. Chairwoman Brunelle abstained)

Selectman Perkins said he didn’t vote in favor, not because he was opposed, but because the State has been asked to make recommendations. He thought the motion was premature.

http://www.middleborough.com/Selectmen/Minutes/April%20Minutes/April%202007/April%2023,%202007.mht


SELECTMEN’S MEETING
APRIL 17, 2007

Selectman Rogers said the IT Department has also grown. The new “lock box technique” eliminates the department having to process bills. He suggested getting rid of the 2 administrative positions, leaving the Director. He said there are currently IT Departments for General Government, Schools, Police, and G&E. He said the entities should get together, but have the IT Department take the physical care of the system.

http://www.middleborough.com/Selectmen/Minutes/April%20Minutes/April%202007/April%2017,%202007.mht


SELECTMEN’S MEETING
APRIL 11, 2007

Selectman Rogers said the IT Department is the “biggest abuser”. He suggested asking the G&E to do the billing for the utilities for the Town. He said there are three (3) IT Departments in town: General Government, Schools, and G&E. He said all should be run by 1 person.

http://www.middleborough.com/Selectmen/Minutes/April%20Minutes/April%202007/April%2011,%202007.mht