TASC MEETING
Minutes
March 16, 2006

Call to Order
Michael Duff called the meeting to order at 4:08pm. Members present were Michael Duff, Michael Graham, Dr. Wayne Fetter, Chris Pelloquin, Janet Woolman and Jessica Benada.
Others in attendance were: Dr. Larry Dilks, Shannon Davis, Chad Thibodeaux, Brenda Gallow Members absent were Dr. Todd Furman, Adam Benoit

Minutes
Michael Duff approved minutes by acclamation.

CITO Update
Mike Graham received estimated cost of $628,000 from Richard Rhoden for the Holbrook Expansion. Original estimate is $350,000. Because estimate is over $500,000, it must be in the State appropriated budget line. Committee will hold on any further action for now.

Michael Graham asked the members if they were willing to partner with the University and pick up a percentage of the cost of the SPSS contract. He explained that the university is willing to pick up 2/3 of the cost if TASC is willing to pick up 16% for this year. Next year’s renewal cost would be split between the University and TASC on a 50/50% basis.
After some discussion, Chis Pelloquin motioned to approve the purchase of SPSS and partner with the university. Dr. Fetter seconded and motion was carried.

Michael Graham reported to the members that the Internet service is up for renewal.
Bids may come in from Structure X and Xpedius. He asked members “Do you want dial-up?
If yes, will committee give authority to accept bids?” Mike Graham explained if committee decides to renew dial-up serivce, the lowest bid will have to be accepted.
After some discussion, Chis Pelloquin motioned for Mike Graham to pursue dial-up bids and turn bids over to committee for discussion and decision to continue dial-up service.
Jessica Benada seconded and motion was carried.

Michael Graham asked if committee is interested in obtaining generator for Holbrook. Purchase would be a partnership between CDC, TASC and the University.

Michael Graham told committee he received a letter from Dr. Chandra regarding the TASC grant 2005 for funds to help improve the use and availability of a SR-30 jet engine. Changes have been made since the original request. Total cost did not change. Shannon Davis asked about the specs and Mike Graham said he could designate. After a brief discussion, Chris Pelloquin motioned to accept the changes to proposal. Jessica Benada seconded and motion carried.

Michael Graham informed the committee that Engineering may be out of their building for approx. 2 to 3 years. They are asking to be able to categorize the proposals for 2005-2006 and submitted a letter with the changes. Committee decided to discuss later.

Old Business
Members discussed the following TASC Fall 2005 proposal:

College of Education – Dr. Larry Dilks attended TASC meeting to answer questions about
proposal for mobile computer lab. Dr. Fetter also answered questions. Shannon Davis gave estimate to add Deep Freeze to each laptop (30 total) is $718.15. After some questions and discussion, Chris Pelloquin motioned to approve the purchase. Jessica Benada seconded and motion carried.

Michael Duff recommended meeting next week on March 23 @ 4:00pm in the McNeese Room and members agreed.

New Business
Michael Graham notified committee that the Department of Chemistry’s request for funds to repair the NMR is no longer needed. The NMR is un-repairable. Mike will double-check and confirm.

Michael Graham informed committee members that he received an inquiry from someone at Contraband questioning the rumor about TASC charging for using the printers. He said no.
Mike also said he had met with HP and Xerox to talk about print management.

COTASCO Update
Shannon Davis reported to the committee that he received a request for a 3rd printer for Holbrook Lab. Reason—print jobs were not coming out in a timely manner.

Next meeting: Thursday, 23 Mar 06 at 4:00pm in the McNeese room (Library).

Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:07pm