I.

Introduction of Members:

Members present were Jo Rathgeber, Jeffrey Gillette, Eugene Murray, Ed Quick, Anne Fitzpatrick, Rob Rusczak, Robert Keely, and John Fitzpatrick.  Members Rob Deal and Geiselle Thompson were absent.

Staff present: Susan Moran, Mark Andrews, and Roger May.
 

II.

Approval of Minutes:

The board unanimously recommended approval of the January 9, 2003 minutes as written.

III.

Citizen Comments:

Citizen present – Mr. Greg Miller, Cary resident.

MEGA MULCH GIVEAWAY continues to be popular and the Town’s promotion of the giveaway was spectacular.  Overwhelming support of the Town and its crews in the aftermath of the December ice storm.
 

IV.

Old/New Business:

1.  Karen Gray, Deputy Town Clerk, was present to give an orientation to boards and commissions.  She distributed several handouts, policies, and procedures for the volunteer board members.  Board members are to sign the Technology Appropriate Use Policy and bring it with them to the next meeting.  

2.  Presentation of Annual Report to Town Council – Council asked that a brief (2 minute) review of the annual report be given at the February 13, 2003 Council meeting.  The Board agreed to invite former ISAB chair David Forvendel to make the report.  

3.  Mark Andrews, Public Information Specialist/Writer, was present to discuss new layouts for Web Overhaul 4.  Mr. Andrews presented a list of items that should go on the “splash” page.  Ms. Moran talked to the members about elements of the splash page.  Ms. Moran talked about headlines, icons, drop-down bars, logos, and other key components of the splash page.  Phase 4 is projected to go online July 1, 2003 .  Board members supported staff’s current direction with the elements of the splash page.  

4.  Annual Goal Setting – This item was unanimously recommended to be the topic of the next meeting, March 6, 2003 .

V.

Member Comments:

The board unanimously voted to include in the minutes a formal acknowledgement of the service of David Forvendel, former chair of the ISAB, for his many years of dedicated service to the Town and the board.  

Mr. Murray stated that he agreed with previous board discussion to have a more traditional column layout for Bud, and Ms. Moran replied that the February issue incorporates that change.  

Neighbors have been impressed by the Town’s response to inclement weather.  Speed, thoroughness compared to other municipalities.  

Above ground utilities are still at risk to inclement weather.  When the Town widened Maynard, why didn’t they bury the utilities?  Answer – the Town doesn’t own utilities but does encourage underground location of new utilities.

Teen Scene brochure was very well received and very popular.  

Web polls were excellent.  Great job to Town staff.
 

VI.

Adjournment:

The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

VII.

Next ISAB Meeting:

The next ISAB meeting will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2002 at 5 p.m. in the Building A Front Conference Room.