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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/2014 COW Agenda COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A G E N D A Meeting Location:Meeting Date and Time: Mount Prospect Village HallTuesday,October 14, 2014 50 S. Emerson7:00 p.m. I.CALL TO ORDER -ROLL CALL Mayor Arlene A. Juracek Trustee Paul HoefertTrustee Steven Polit Trustee John KornTrustee Richard Rogers Trustee John MatuszakTrustee Michael Zadel II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR AUGUST12, 2014 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 III.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD IV.SMART METERS INSTALLATION DISCUSSION ComEd is preparing to install Smart Meters starting in November 2014 and continuing throughout next year. Smart meters are digital electric meters that collect energy-usage information and securely send it to ComEd.Smart meters are a key part of ComEd’s effort to modernize the electric system and provide customers with better service and a stronger, more reliable electric system.ComEd plans to install approximately 4 million smart meters in all homes and businesses across its northern Illinois service territory by 2018. ComEd will notify residents in advance when it plans to install smart meters on individual services within the community. ComEd representatives will be present to answer any questions and illustrate the communication materials that will be provided to residents as the installation process occurs. V. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STORAGE DISCUSSION During a discussion among the Village Board and staff at a September 16 Village Board meeting regarding the purchase of additional digital storage devices a number of Board members requested a follow up discussion regarding the future of data storage needs. The IT Director has prepared a summary memorandum that in included in the packet which should answer the majority of the questions that were raised duringthe meeting. The data storage needs of the Village will continue to grow as the transition from paper to electronic for longer term storage. This transition will allow quicker and more complete document searches. In order to maintain data integrity the IT Division maintains a data replication process for fail over and disaster recovery in case such a need arises. The IT Director will be present to facilitate a discussion and answer any questions regarding the future of data storage and how the Village will continue to leverage technology within budget limits. VI.MANAGER’S REPORT Status VII.ANY OTHER BUSINESS VIII.ADJOURNMENT NOTE:ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5300. 2