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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> July 14, 1998 <br /> Page 7 <br /> 1 Mr. Carruth reported a recent meeting with Expertise Software attended by himself, City <br /> 2 Manager, and Finance Director. Expertise Software will be providing the end user training for <br /> 3 the City..It was determined that Staffhas different levels of expertise with regard to software <br /> 4 and hardware. Training will be structured to address that. A survey will be given to Staff to <br /> 5 determine their skills and needs. This survey is currently being refined to ensure that it will <br /> 6 obtain the desired results. <br /> 7 Cavanaugh questioned the type of training that will be provided. He asked if it would educate <br /> 8 Staff to work with all the software available. <br /> 9 Mr. Carruth stated he was not certain of the answer to this question. He would first have to look <br /> 10 at the feedback by individuals and by department to determine their specific needs. There may <br /> 11 be beginning, intermediate and advanced classes so as not to be redundant. <br /> 12 Marks stated he would expect to see a database program in constant use at City Hall. This would <br /> 13 be very useful for various departments. <br /> 14 Thuesen noted that the three bids are for the same products. He then asked Mr. Carruth if there <br /> 15 was a difference in the three companies in regard to service, etc. <br /> 16 Mr. Carruth stated that based on his past experience and their business reputation, MicroAge and <br /> 17 GE Capital will replace defective items and provide the hardware and software based on <br /> 18 availability, in a timely manner. Once the equipment is received, his company NetLink will <br /> 19 provide the support. <br /> 20 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to award the purchase of computer hardware, software and <br /> 21 network products to MicroAge at a cost of$27,071.24. <br /> 22 Motion carried unanimously <br /> 23 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. <br /> 24 Cavanaugh stated he would like to-appear before the Parks Commission at their July 21 meeting. <br /> 25 He stated he had a few thoughts which he would like to share with them. <br /> 26 Mayor Ranallo noted that he will be present at that meeting to welcome the group. <br /> 27 Marks stated he may also attend that meeting. <br /> 28 XI. ADJOURNMENT. <br /> 29 : Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 P.M. <br /> 30 Motion carried unanimously. -- <br />