It was reported that an outside audit found that the Water Department's revenue is not as close to projects as they had hoped, and electronic monthly payments may help in this area. Other Electronic Interactions Kent Carlson spoke with Tom Gatzunis, head of Community Development. They are interested in an electronic permit tracking system, that is reportedly quite good. He did not know if it is upgradable to be web-enabled. Brookline is signing up for this.
All departments seem to want it, but none want to be first.
All neighboring towns have a GIS in place. A cost-benefit analysis. The McLean Land Use Committee would benefit from a GIS in the short term. We expect to elect new officers at this meeting.