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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WDB)

Of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties

Meeting Minutes

Broome Center

4119 N. Saginaw Street

Flint, MI  48439

Friday May 18, 2007

8:00 a.m.

 

PRESENT:  Michael Zelley, Marilyn Allor, Lewis Driskell, Robert Hardy, Donald Dees, Kevin Keane, Jimmy King, Ivan Love, Willie Middlebrooks, Lawrence E. Moon, Khalil Saab, Cunesha Sanders, Sheryl Thompson

 

ABSENT:  Harry Blecker (excused), Edward Donovan (excused), Erik Eastman (excused), Cheryl Gifford (excused), Margaret Gulick (excused), Alan Hartter (excused), David Miller (excused), Vera Perry (excused), Cheryl Peterson (excused), Jerry Ragsdale (excused), Gary Smith (excused), Mary Sumpter (excused),  Katie Wolf (excused)

 

STAFF PRESENT:   Helen Brown, QB Pittman, Bill Hetchler, Tammy Irving, Kim Etheridge, Michelle Buckner, Tammie Wren, Debbie Rose, Eunita Mixon-Wingfield, Daphne Epps,  Sharon Bowen, Nancy Osipo-Peera, Craig Coney, Audra Moore, Edythe Brown, John Rhymes, Candice Miller, Audra Moore, Brenda Thomas, Marilyn Manning, Carol Piesko, Janet Haggard

OTHERS PRESENT: Peter Goodstein 

 

I.                   Meeting called to order at 8:21 a.m.

II.                Public Comments:  None

III.             REVIEW OF FLINT JOURNAL NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:  “AUDITORS QUESTION JOBS UNIT:  Ms. Loving addressed the recent article appearing in the Flint Journal.  She gave a response to each question that was raised in the article along with copies of the responses.  They will request a meeting with the editorial staff at the Flint Journal.  It was suggested that the budget and finance committee review the travel policy.

IV.              ACTION ITEMS:

 

A.     Permission to proceed with acquisition of 6 lots for YouthBuild and Ability to contract with builder that will be identified week of June 12:  This item has been transferred to the CAI agenda.

B.     Approval of WDB Minutes of April 27, 2007:  A motion to approve the WDB minutes of April 27, 2007 was made by Mr. Ivan Love and supported by Mr. Lawrence Moon.

MOTION PASSED

C.     Recommendations for WIA Adult for Program Year 2007-2008:  A motion to approve the recommendations presented for the Program Year 2007 – 2008 WIA Adult was made by Mr. Jimmy King and supported by Mr. Love.  Baker College of Flint was the only new service provider for this funding.  It was noted that Flint Strive submitted their proposal late.

MOTION PASSED


D.    Recommendation for WIA Dislocated Workers for Program Year 2007-2008:  A motion to approve the recommendations for the Program Year 2007 – 2008 WIA Dislocated Worker was made by Mr. King and supported by Mr. Khalil Saab.  Baker College of Flint was the only new service provider for this funding.

MOTION PASSED

E.     Recommendation for WIA Year-Round Youth for Program Year 2007-2008:  A motion to approve the recommendations for the WIA Year-Round Youth for Program Year 2007-2008 as presented  was made by  Mr. King and supported by Mr. Saab.
 
MOTION PASSED

F.     Recommendation for Wagner-Peyser Employment Services for Program Year 2007-2008:  A motion to approve the recommendations for the Wagner-Peyser Employment Services for Program Year 2007-2008 was made by Mr. King and supported by Mr. Robert Hardy.

MOTION PASSED

V.                 UPDATE

A.     Disability Program Navigator Update:  Ms. Nancy Osipo-Peera, CAI Disability Program Navigator for Genesee and Shiawassee County, outlined the purpose of the Navigator Grant and gave an update as to what CAI is currently engaged in.

VI.              PARTNER UPDATES

A.     MDLEG Rehabilitation Services Update:  Mr. Don Dees discussed the JET Initiative, the One Stop Training and the mentoring program.

B.     Department of Human Services Update:  Ms. Sheryl Thompson gave an update and discussed the community forum being held on May 31, 2007, in Washington and the JET Initiative.

C.     Education Advisory Group Update:  Mr. Gary Tower stated that Dr. Shaink chaired the May 7th meeting and the Career Initiative Plan has been approved.  He discussed the new graduation requirements and career cruising.  He announced that Mr. Brian Pyles has received his doctorate.

VII.           PRESIDENT’S UPDATE:  Ms. Loving discussed the mystery shopper report and that CAI received a 9 with 10 being the highest.  She announced that there are 64 students in the health care program with 4 graduating and doing well.  She asked that members reference her update to the Board that is on the Board tables.

VIII.        CHAIR’S UPDATE:  Mr. Zelley discussed federal budget issues and funding levels.

IX.              NEXT MEETING DATE:  June 22, 2007 – Update on Findings

X.                 ADJOURNMENT:  Meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

 

 

 

Katie Wolf

 

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Ms. Katie Wolf

            Secretary, Workforce Development Board

                                                                        Date: ____________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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