Action Items were updated during this call.
AI Identifier |
Person(s) Assigned / Description of Action Item / Status of AI/Comment |
Oct2006.FL.3 |
Person(s) Assigned: Pat
Issue: Running list of ITAC sponsored WebEx presentations
Description of Action Item: Maintain a running list of webinar topics. The Co-Chair of ITAC is the lead coordinator for each webinar.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – David L. is working on this.2/22/08 – The next topic will be will be the overview of web mapping technologies. David L will take the lead to coordinate the webinar. The Dates will be May 1st and May 20th
Running list of topics:
Overview of Web mapping technology options
The comparison of ArcIMS and ArcGIS (Brian)
Grid Computing and Parallel Processing – (Alan Flint, others from modeling conference), David Berger will keep track of this topic
SIMS success story – (Brian)
Web Building Best Practices – (Chris/Howard)
Parallel Processing
“myScience” (Boldt)
Collaboration Tools (Wiki, Teamroom’s, etc..)
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Mar2007.SD.01 |
Person(s) Assigned: Paul
Issue: There is a need to know the complexity and frequency of all USGS passwords.
Description of Action Item: Someone is needed to list out all the possible password locations, their complexity requirements and frequency. (Also reference Nov2007.TX.06)
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Paul will update during next ITAC face-to-face meeting in the WA-WSC
2/22/08 – Is working with the Lotus team and will update at a later time.
1/11/08 – Athena will ask Paul to update at face to face
1/10/07 – Kym emailed Paul and Donna a reminder of this AI
12/14/07 – Donna emailed Paul. Donna will send another reminder.
9/07/07 – Donna will email Paul and ask him to email the password spreadsheet to ITAC that he had shown us at the last face-to-face. Terri will bring up the topic at the next Lotus face-to-face meeting in a few weeks to find out if at least one password could be eliminated (authentication through AD so the Lotus password isn’t required?).
7/25/07 – Paul distributed for review and will email the spreadsheet to the ITAC team
7/13/07 – On the agenda for the next Face to Face
6/8/07 - Kym sent message to Paul. No response yet, will follow up. |
Jul2007.MI.01 |
Person(s) Assigned: Chris/David Berger
Issue: BOF to be presented at the USGS Modeling Conference
Description of Action Item: Take the lead on an ITAC Birds of a Feather workshop at the Modeling conference. The task would be to communicate with the participants on an IT level. Proposing a session and identify on who wants to participate. There are both the hardware and software side of the topic.
Status of AI/Comment:
2/22/08 – Complete
1/11/08 – On hold until the next ITEM (per request from Chris) Athena asked Chris if it is not to late to attend and present would we like to still participate? If we were to hold this who could present? ITAC will support if it is possible.
12/14/07 – Need update from Chris. David Berger will contact Chris.
9/7/07 – No update (Chris not on the call). Get an update by email?
7/25/07 - Chris will draft memo with a data call asking about grid parallel computing and if they are using it and if now what do they use. Chris, David and Kenneth Odum will work together. David will set up a webpage to disseminate the information. |
Nov2007.TX.01 |
Person(s) Assigned: Pat Lambert
Issue: GIO topics at Center Directors meeting
Description of Action Item: Pat will communicate the need to have GIO topics (what Center Directors need to know) on the agenda for the upcoming Center Directors meeting. Paul Exter has been unsuccessful in getting on the agenda.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Close this action item – Athena will send survey results for upcoming Managers meeting in OK
2/22/08 – Not sure if this meeting will take place. A note was sent to all the Directors to please respond to the webpage.
1/11/08 – Pat has contacted Mark. Not sure if the committee is going to take this on. Will wait on update from Pat.
12/1407 – Pat contacted Planning Committee. Survey asking Center Directors what they would like to see in the conference. Pat will get back in touch with them. Topic does not look like it will fit in the Managers’ Conference. Pat & Athena to send email to Directors adding this topic for the upcoming Manager’ Mtg. |
Nov2007.TX.04 |
Person(s) Assigned: David Boldt, Brian,Chris and Sandy
Issue: Mapping topic: ITAC questionnaire
Description of Action Item: Develop an ITAC questionnaire for WSC Directors about plans for web mapping and dynamic web paging. Develop questions and vet through ITAC.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Close this action item – Terri has taken care of this – David Boldt can brief ITAC during next ITAC face-to-face meeting in WA
2/22/08 – This is on hold until after the next webinar.
1/11/08 – There is no update at this time. |
Nov2007.TX.05 |
Person(s) Assigned: Jess
Issue: Existing IIS and ArcIMS servers
Description of Action Item: Get a listing of existing IIS and ArcIMS servers in WRD from AD or ITSOT. To obtain a centralized source. Ties in with the future of NATWeb needs. (related to Nov2007.TX.07)
Status of AI/Comment:
2/22/08 - Complete
1/11/08 – Jess is working on how to compile a list without a data call.
12/14/07 – Jess will work on this. Brian will help. |
Nov2007.TX.07 |
Person(s) Assigned: Katherine and Athena
Issue: Communication to GIO in support of more resources to expand NatWeb. Need a full reevaluation of the purpose of Natweb.
3/12/08 – Ongoing – Katherine spoke to Rich Frazier and Steve Hammond about this … more info to come.
Description of Action Item: Send to Rich Frazier what we think the action item is for him take forward. Incorporate the communication we want for Karen Klima. It was discussed that NATWeb is not meeting the need. People are putting together their own web pages again and even the myUSGS has it’s own server.
Status of AI/Comment:
2/22/08 – This I going to happen as a goal. This will move to Athena and Katherine. The letter will be reviewed and finalized.
1/11/08 – No progress. Katherine and David will meet and review before the next meeting
Full reassessment of NatWeb and its use, new technology, mapping applications. Develop the message for GIO from ITAC. Suggest solicitation of input from a user group consisting of members from Disciplines for national needs. Sky will send a link to the Power point presentation (myUSGS Project) that Paul Exter suggested sending.
12/14/07 – David Bolt – We need a policy, advisory memo written from ITAC perspective that can be sent to Rich and Karen. This is a major topic and needs to be discussed at next face-to-face meeting with GIO. David will write draft.
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Nov2007.TX.21 |
Person(s) Assigned: Brian
Issue: Web-based digital archiving of operational data
Description of Action Item: For next face-to-face meeting: How to facilitate web-based digital archiving of operational data. Have ITAC continue to promote the cataloging concept developed through the Log Archiving tool. Includes attributes/metadata. Filing of digital objects.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Action Item for next face-to-face meeting in the WA-WSC
2/22/08 – On hold until the next face to face meeting.
1/11/08 – Has been added to the face to face – Brian will report on
12/14/07 – Continued topic to be discussed at next face-to face mtg. Brian will keep track on this topic. |
Nov2007.TX.22 |
Person(s) Assigned: Katherine
Issue: Log Archiving Tool
Description of Action Item: Send email to Karen Klima about log archiving tool and other applications it could be used for, with cc to Bob Sowder (SODA) & Rex Sanders.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – David Berger will get with Chris on this … We need an update from Chris.
2/22/08 – The draft is complete and was reviewed. It will be forwarded to Katherine for finalizing.
1/11/08 – This can be marked Complete after David sends the email.
David sent Chris Leeth an email in reference to this topic.
To be followed up on at the face to face.
David will meet with Katherine.
12/14/07 – In support of 21. David Boldt will draft and send email to Karen. |
Feb2008.LA.01 |
Person(s) Assigned: Katherine
Issue: Define Water’s participation and input on the Data Integration Team.
Description of Action Item: Contact Ann Frondorf and Tom Gunther on how Water can actively participate on the Data Integration Team.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Katherine is will working on this … part of conversation with Steve Hammond … |
Feb2008.LA.02 |
Person(s) Assigned: Jess/Terri
Issue: Should ITAC support and promote additional UNIX training.
Description of Action Item: Provide ITAC with information about the training this year and suggestions for future training. Gather the feedback questionnaires that are being emailed out to the participants and report back.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – We need to wait until all classes are completed and receive feedback from students to determine if additional UNIX training is needed.
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Feb2008.LA.03 |
Person(s) Assigned: Katherine and Athena
Issue: Poor FTP services and support at the Bureau
Description of Action Item: Communicate with Rich Frazier about the lack of support/service of the FTP as outline and documented by Nelson Williams. In addition follow up with Nelson Williams about the progress/resolution.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – This all ties to the upcoming NatWeb meeting. Terri will forward Nelson’s email to David Boldt. Jess will reply back to Nelson (status).
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Feb2008.LA.04 |
Person(s) Assigned: Sandy
Issue: Need the background information documented on each of the ITAC goals
Description of Action Item: Write a brief summary of the history of each goal
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Remove this Action Item
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Feb2008.LA.05 |
Person(s) Assigned: Pat
Issue: Wordsmith Goal 1 bullet 3
Description of Action Item: Bullet 3 was added as a new goal. The need is to wordsmith the goal.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Pat working on this.
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Feb2008.LA.07 |
Person(s) Assigned: Dave Litke
Issue: Wordsmith Goal 1 bullet 4
Description of Action Item: Bullet 4 was added as a new goal. The need is to wordsmith the goal
Status of AI/Comment
3/12/08 – Dave L working on this.
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Feb2008.LA.08 |
Person(s) Assigned: Jess and Terri
Issue: Wordsmith Goal 2 bullet 2
Description of Action Item: Bullet 2 was added as a new goal. The need is to wordsmith the goal
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Jess and Terri working on this.
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Feb2008.LA.09 |
Person(s) Assigned: Shaun
Issue: Wordsmith Goal 2 bullet 1
Description of Action Item: Bullet 1 was added as a new goal. The need is to wordsmith the goal
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Shaun is working on this.
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Feb2008.LA.10 |
Person(s) Assigned: Jim
Issue: Wordsmith Goal 3 bullet 3
Description of Action Item: Bullet 3 was added as a new goal. The need is to wordsmith the goal
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Jim is working on this.
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Feb2008.LA.11 |
Person(s) Assigned: Terri
Issue: Standardized Performance Plans for Systems Administrators. What measureable goals can be established to establish criteria for fully successful, etc.
Description of Action Item: Work with HR to develop performance plans.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Terri contacted HR on this. HR will be partnering with GIO. GIO will host a WebEx. Charlene Fischer will be asked to brief ITAC at next face-to face meeting in WA. |
Feb2008.LA.12 |
Person(s) Assigned: Athena
Issue: Next ITAC Face to Face
Description of Action Item: Contact MA WSC to see if we can hold the next face to face meeting the week of July 14th, 2008 and back up date is July 21, 2008. If unable to hold in MA our back-up plan will be WA.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Next ITAC face to face is in the WA-WSC the week of July 21st. MA-WSC has already confirmed that the week of October 6th will work for them.
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Feb2008.LA.13 |
Person(s) Assigned: Kym
Issue: Instructions and guidance on ITAC information, including minutes and Team Rooms.
Description of Action Item: Document instructions.
Status of AI/Comment:
3/12/08 – Completed
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