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Robert Ray, Y2K Program Manager for Public Service Company, gave a presentation on <br />the current status of Public Service's efforts to prepare for Y2K difficulties. He explained <br />the preparations and testing that Public Service has performed in preparation for Y2K. He <br />was then available to answer questions. <br /> <br />Howard arrived. <br /> <br />Mayer questioned whether Public Service has conducted tests on any of their programs <br />that can 'look ahead and look behind.' <br /> <br />Ray replied that they have conducted tests on the dates that have been identified as Y2K <br />sensitive. He stated that they are aware of the issue and will provide additional staffing on <br />those critical dates. He explained that, of the three hundred software programs used by <br />Public Service, they have identified three that required correction. <br /> <br />Mayer stated that communications are the key to relieving the public's concerns. <br /> <br />Ray agreed. He explained that they have produced a short Y2K video that is available to <br />any customer who asks for it. This video is being promoted through Public Service <br />billing statements. Public Service is also a member of the Governor's Y2K Task Force, <br />which has been charged with distributing messages regarding power, gasoline, <br />transportation, health & hospitals, etc. <br /> <br />Sisk thanked Ray for his presentation. He suggested that Public Service also include their <br />website address and telephone number through their billing statements for anyone <br />wishing to obtain Y2K information. He requested a copy of the Y2K video and suggested <br />that the City run the video on the local channel 16. <br /> <br />Howard explained that he understands the problems, as he conducted Y2K testing and <br />analysis for several large steel mills a few years ago. He expressed concern for the 'feeder <br />dates' coming into Public Service from various organizations. <br /> <br />Ray replied that they have located a few bugs in some of their feeder programs and are <br />currently working toward correcting them. <br /> <br />Howard suggested that several copies of the Y2K video are made available to the public <br />library. He asked Ray for the date that Public Service anticipates their testing will be <br />complete. <br /> <br />Ray replied, September. <br /> <br />Howard thanked Ray for his presentation. <br /> <br />Ray agreed to supply several copies of the Y2K video to the public library. <br /> <br />Lathrop requested that Ray provide, in one sentence, as much assurance as he is <br />comfortable with that Public Service will be online. <br /> <br /> <br />