He discussed an upcoming problem with the computer system. A USDA Chief of Computer Security has ruled they must put all of the employees on a Windows NT4 machine particularly for e-mail and internet access. The effective implementation schedule of this is April 1. Bill Wilson stated the next Commission meeting will be October 26 in Jefferson City. This is primarily to benefit the 58 public water supplies in 36 counties.
Plans are to have the first sign-up around the first of the year.
He stated there is a coordinator position vacant and the SALT coordinator position is also open. Training sessions are going on this week for review of the accounting system. This was discussed by the Board and a motion was made by Steve Hopper to approve checking into the feasibility of this by using a separate bank account, having a legal agreement stating St. Louis County SWCD would be responsible for any unauthorized withdrawals from the account, and charging an administrative fee for this. This was seconded by Bill. NACD is putting together a committee for computer technology and is asking for names of people who would be qualified to serve on the committee.