2008 Goals and Objectives

• Review current network infrastructure for improvements in:
  • Reducing the time for setup of new computers
  • Network security
  • Computer lockdowns
• Upgrade IBM iSeries Midrange system (hardware).
• Expand Information Technology Division staff abilities with training to include Dreamweaver, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administration and Programming with Reporting Services, PHP, RPG IV/ILE (Free Format), and WebSphere Development Studio Client to assist in moving applications to world wide web.
• Complete Phase II of the Information Technology Division Work Order System to allow departments, divisions, and outside agencies to generate work order requests, view the status, and be notified upon acceptance and completion.
• Continue to link iSeries applications that use physical location to GIS master address table to include Parish Government applications, Sales and Use Tax Department and City Court.
• Continue to expand imaging system capabilities to current users and add new departments and divisions to system.
• Create application for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Property Seizure Department to allow user to input court case information and transactions.
• Create garbage can inventory application for Solid Waste.
• Automate employee time collection using biometric time clocks and link to existing payroll application.
• Redesign the following applications:
  • Parish Planning Department’s Nuisance Abatement.
  • Parish Solid Waste Division’s Bulky Waste and Scale.
  • Parish Utilities Administration work order.
  • Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Bonds and Fines.
  • Consolidated Waterworks District’s work order.
• Provide Parish Accounts Payable vendors ability to receive electronic payments.
• Accept property tax payments through world wide web for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Property Tax Collections Department.
• Provide Consolidated Waterworks District Utility Billing System customers access to view billing history and make payments through world wide web.
• Add the following points of interest the Parish Internet site:
  • Surplus items with photo, request for sealed quotations, bid documentation, and adjudicated property.
  • Parish Utility Billing System customers access to view billing history and make payments.
  • Parish Accounts Payable vendors access to view invoices and payments.