Technical Advisory Committee
Technical Advisory Committee
Email: technicaladvisory@tintonfalls.com
GREEN INITIATIVE
The Tinton Falls Environmental Commission and Technical Advisory Committee are joining forces to explore the deployment of Green Technologies within the Borough. The groups will focus on how applying Green Technologies (Solar, Wind, Lighting, etc.) will reduce our carbon footprint while potentially saving tax dollars at the same time. Please join our meetings to learn more or to contribute your knowledge and expertise. Also, keep posted to our web site for updates.
The Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee was established in August 2006 by Borough Ordinance No.06-1193. The Committee meets at Borough Hall on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. The Committee consists of volunteers, appointed by Mayor and Council, whose purpose is to provide expert advice to the administration on technological issues. (The first official meeting was held on October 19th, 2006).
The recommendations of the Committee are advisory opinions only and are not binding on any official in the Borough of Tinton Falls. No member of the Committee has the authority to bind, contract for, or in any way encumber any assets of the Borough of Tinton Falls in furtherance of the procurement of any technology recommended.
The Technical Advisory Committee is also deemed the Cable Television Advisory Committee as intended under Section 22-1 of the Tinton Falls General Ordinances and will undertake the duties and responsibilities under that ordinance for all items related to the Cable Television franchise granted by the Borough.
The First Assignment
The Committee was immediately tasked with surveying the needs of the new Municipal Building, which was currently under construction, and recommending the types of telephone and other communications systems to be incorporated. The schedule anticipated that the building would be ready at the end of March 2007.
On December 19, 2006, the Committee recommended a vendor and telephone system to the Borough Council. The Council responded favorably to the recommendation, which saved in excess of $200,000 in comparison to the previous proposal. Here is the presentation made to the Council explaining how the Committee arrived at its conclusion.
On March 6, 2007, the Committee recommended a vendor and communications network to the Borough Council. The Council responded favorably to the recommendation
The new telephone system is installed and operating in the new building.
The hardware for the communications network is installed and implemented..
The Committee selected a vendor, solicited public input and finalized the design for this new web site. It went on line in September 2008.
Recent Focus - The New Website
Since completing the technology transition to the new Borough Hall, including a state of the art converged voice and data network, the Tinton Falls Technical Advisory committee has been focused on the development of the new Borough website. This new website is the information center for Borough government, departments, committees, community organizations, and events. Tinton Falls parks and recreation areas may be toured on an interactive map. An integrated calendar allows residents to obtain information about meetings, events, public works schedules, library and recreation programs. The “Citizen Concerns & Inquiries” is a key new feature of this website which provides the ability for residents to enter requests and concerns via the web (e.g., drainage issues, schedule bulk pickup, parking, etc.). Each inquiry is automatically routed to the appropriate department and tracked until resolved.
The Committee performed testing, gathered feedback from community members, and fine-tuned the content . Thanks to all the Committee members and volunteers who gave of their time and expertise. The Committee will continue to address the website as it continues to evolve and grow to meet the needs of the people of Tinton Falls for years to come.