WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WDB)
Of Genesee and
Meeting Minutes
Friday, April 28, 2006
8:00 A.M.
PRESENT: Michael Zelley,
Lewis Driskell, Khalil Saab, Marilyn Allor, Harry Blecker, Nancy Reinke, Erik
Eastman, Cheryl Gifford, Robert Hardy, Suzanne Howell, Kevin J. Keane, Ivan
Love, Willie W. Middlebrooks, David Miller,
ABSENT: Edward Donovan (excused), Alan Hartter (excused), Jimmy King (excused), Robert Roth (excused)
STAFF PRESENT: Pamela Loving, QB Pittman, Nichole Taylor, Lila Lipscomb, Peggy Kendrick , Bill Hetchler, Kim Etheridge, Carol Piesko, Irena Vanderkarr, Helen Brown, Tammie Wren, John Howell, Pam Beebe, Brandie Pettit, Nancy Osipo-Peera, Marilyn Manning, Eunita Mixon-Wingfield, Michelle Buckner, Koya Murphy, Ashley Latchinson, Martres Brown, Angela Work, Audra Moore, James Robinson
OTHERS PRESENT: Peter Goodstein
I. Meeting called to order at 8:11 a.m.
II.
PUBLIC
COMMENT: NONE
III.
ACTION
ITEMS:
A. Approval of WDB Minutes of March 24, 2006: A motion to approve the minutes of March 24, 2006, was made by Mr. Jerry Ragsdale and supported by Mr. Harry Blecker.
MOTION PASSED
Correction by Ms. Nancy Reinke stating the State is being sanctioned not the counties.
B. President’s Contract Renewal: Mr. Zelley stated that Ms. Loving hasn’t had a raise in two years. A motion to approve the Pamela Y. Loving’s contract was made by Mr. Lewis Driskell and supported by Mr. Blecker.
MOTION PASSED
IV.
PRESENTATION
A. NAWB Conference Summary: Mr. Zelley thanked the board members that attended the NAWB Conference. He asked each board member that attended to share their comments on the Conference. In attendance were Ms. Katie Wolf, Mr. Lewis Driskell and Mr. Kevin Keane.
B. Staff NAWB Summary: Ms. Piesko discussed the NAWB Conference on behalf of the CAI staff. She gave an overview of the breakout sessions and touched upon staff’s experience and reaction to the conference.
C.
Youth Services Presentation: Mr. Martres Brown introduced a short video
presentation. He gave background
information on the origination of Teen Empowerment Commission (TEC) and its
purpose. Mr. Domontae Scott encouraged
everyone to support TEC and Motivating the Teen Spirit. Ms. Vera Perry inquired about the possible
involvement of the Flint Schools. Ms.
Loving stated that Mr. Milton will be spending a half day at CAI and the
D. Youth Build ISUS Presentation: Ms. Nichole Taylor stated that on April 20th, 19 individuals from CAI, Metro Housing, Mott College, STRIVE, Marles Construction and Michigan Pre-Apprenticeship for the Future traveled to Dayton, Ohio to visit the ISUS project. She shared a video of the ISUS project and stated that construction in our area should start in approximately 30 days. Ms. Perry stated that she was impressed with the homes and the transformation in the children.
V. PARTNER UPDATES:
A. MDLEG Rehabilitation Services Updates: Ms. Sue Howell was happy to see the ISUS and MTS presentation. She thanked Ms. Sharon Bowen and Mr. Richard Dicks of City Security in their transition to the new location. She recognized her staff members in attendance.
B. Department of Human Services Update: Ms. Nancy Reinke stated that the anticipated changes regarding the proposed TANF laws, is still pending.
C. EAG Update: No report given
VI. PRESIDENT’S UPDATE: Ms. Loving stated her report will be put in writing and sent to the board.
VII. CHAIR’S UPDATE: Mr. Zelley stated that he received a letter from Mr. Larry Ford who is retiring form the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Tim Herman was asked to replace him. He discussed the importance of Job Corps role in the nation. He discussed the MI Works! System’s virtual tour of CAI. He mentioned the proposed TANF laws. Ms. Katie Wolf thanked CAI for its sponsorship in the food distribution held at the Shiawassee One-Stop and the staff and service providers who volunteered their time.
VIII. NEXT MEETING DATE: May 26, 2006
IX. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned 9:44 a.m.
Katie
Wolf
Ms. Katie Wolf
Secretary,
Workforce Development Board
Date: April 28, 2006
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