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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Chris Kerzman – Engineering Manager
MEETING DATE:
August 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1k
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Staff is exploring a third trial for a cloud-based phone system. Neither systems that had
been tested performed as well as hoped, and the third vendor offers the features we
are interested in.
• Parker has been working on the details for IT and communications equipment for the
new field services building. Our security vendor is having lead time issues but has
alternate and temporary products to get us a functioning system on schedule.
• I am reaching out to engineering firms to begin specifications for replacement of the
Otsego substation transformer. Lead times are currently around three years, and with
the age of the existing transformer staff is looking to get an order placed in the near
future.
• We are starting to plan out communications and network needs for the preferred
Advanced Metering Infrastructure vendor in conjunction with long term fiber buildout
plans.
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