ITAC Conference Call - October 12, 2010

Roll Call:

Outstanding action items -- http://water.usgs.gov/usgs/itac/docs/outstanding_ais.html

• SharePoint Demonstration (Brian Lehan Mackin, Iowa Water Science Center)
• Brian gave a brief overview of SharePoint as used in the Iowa Water Science Center
• Authenticates with AD, calendar, My site, Can link (tabs) to separate SharePoint sites, can attach a web page
• Build site wide, not deep – do not nest too deeply within the SharePoint site
• Brian offered his assistance
• SharePoint page and tracking widget – (Leave on agenda)
  
  Shaun did not have an update for the group. He noted that he needs to talk to David McCulloch about the SharePoint site.
  
• StreamView

Shaun can give an update on StreamView at the face-to-face. A reach of the Clinch River in Virginia will be done on October 13, 2010. Sandy has a Google contractor helping with the effort.

ACTION: Bob will add StreamView update to agenda. Shaun indicated he should be able to update the group on WaterAlert and StreamView in 45 minutes.

• SIMS User Group – (Leave on agenda)
  
  No update.
  
  
• Face-to-Face Agenda
  
  Per Terri, no logistical updates. Sheri is making reservations at a backup hotel that is not involved in Union issues.

ACTION: ITAC Members are reminded to send flight information to Kim for posting on the Web.

Bob S. asked the group if there is interest in a traditional Hawaiian luau / dinner boat cruise on the last night. The group would be interested.

ACTION: Terri will email the hotel to ask about suggested luaus and/or dinner boat cruises.

The agenda is close to being finalized. Review of the agenda and needed updates were noted.

ACTION: Terri will check with Paul about telecommunications issues. Katherine would like for Paul to also give an update on NatWeb. Bob gave Paul extra time on the agenda. Paul can decide on how he wants to split out the time.

Burl Goree Mobile Computing update. ACTION: Dave Berger will check with Burl about calling in to ITAC when he talks to him about the next webinar. Burl was given more time on the agenda.

SAC agenda item – Terri noted that the committee has not met in a while. Terri noted that Katherine would like an update from the Time Series Committee (Joe Nielsen and Grege Wiche) – This could replace the SAC item.

ACTION: Terri will confirm that Joe or Gregg can participate by phone.

Terri also noted that David McCulloch needs time to discuss GIS issues – start with ½ hour on the agenda.

SIMS User Group - ACTION: Terri will send email to Gary Fisher asking for 30 minutes at 9:00 am on November 4 to update the group on the SIMS User Group.

ACTION: Susan will confirm with Dan Schwitalla his time. Susan noted that Dan is working on slides.

Miscellaneous Face-to-Face items:

ACTION: Kim will set up WebEx and forward dial-in / passcode information to Bob. COMPLETE – 10/14/10

ACTION: Kim will make sure the Outstanding Action Items listing is in a file that can be updated.

ACTION: Kim will discuss notetaking with Katherine. Katherine previously noted that Gene Summerhill will help out with notes.

• Nominees for Dave and Shaun
  
  The group briefly discussed suggested nominees.

Data Chief (CR or WR) – Michael Lewis, Bob Kimbrough, Ron Rickman, Greg Nalley, Mike Dorsey, Wayne Burkas, Kirk Miller

Studies Section Chief (CR or ER) – Kyle Blasch, Pete Cinotto

ACTION – ITAC to identify replacements for Dave and Shaun. This will be discussed at the Face-to-Face meeting.

• Other Business
• Check to make sure content from the old ITAC Quickr site has been migrated to the new SharePoint site.
• Next call – work on agenda for F2F
• Agenda item for next conference call
• Check where we are on the downlink issue with DCPs (transmission frequency)

ACTION ITEMS:

ACTION: Bob will add StreamView update to agenda. Shaun indicated he should be able to update the group on WaterAlert and StreamView in 45 minutes.
ACTION: ITAC Members are reminded to send flight information to Kim for posting on the Web.
ACTION: Terri will email the hotel to ask about suggested luaus and/or dinner boat cruises.
ACTION: Terri will check with Paul about telecommunications issues. Katherine would like for Paul to also give an update on NatWeb. Bob gave Paul extra time on the agenda. Paul can decide on how he wants to split out the time.
ACTION: Time Series Committee Update - Terri will confirm that Joe Nielsen and/or Grege Wiche can participate by phone.
ACTION: Terri will send email to Gary Fisher asking for 30 minutes at 9:00 am on November 4 to update the group on the SIMS User Group.
ACTION: Susan will confirm with Dan Schwitalla his time. Susan noted that Dan is working on slides.
ACTION: Kim will set up WebEx and forward dial-in / passcode information to Bob. COMPLETE – 10/14/10
ACTION: Kim will make sure the Outstanding Action Items listing is in a file that can be updated.
ACTION: Kim will discuss notetaking with Katherine. Katherine previously noted that Gene Summerhill will help out with notes.
ACTION: ITAC to identify replacements for Dave and Shaun. This will be discussed at the Face-to-Face meeting.