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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WDB)

Of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties

Meeting Minutes

Sylvester Broome Jr. Center

4119 N. Saginaw Street

Flint, MI 48505

Friday, July 23, 2004

8:00 a.m.

PRESENT: Sue Howell, Harry Blecker, Kevin Keane, Gary Gosaynie, Larry Ford, Ivan Love, Robert Hardy, Lewis Driskell, Barbara VanTol, Benjie Williams

STAFF PRESENT: Pamela Loving, Helen Brown, Jamie White, Richard Curtis, Bill Hetchler, Kim Etheridge, Lila Lipscomb, QB Pittman, David White, Alicia Booker, Sharon Bowen, Peggy Kendrick, Eunita Wingfield, Debbie Rose, Tanesha Malone, Nicole Taylor, Edythe Hatter, Niki Theeuwes, John Howell, Brandie Pettit, John Rhymes, Carol Piesko and Kim Prevo

OTHERS PRESENT: Peter Goodstein, Gary Tower and Peggy Garikes (for Katie Wolf)

I. Meeting called to order at 8:08

Mr. Harry Blecker appointed acting Chair due to absence of all WDB officers

II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None

III. ACTION ITEMS: The action items were postponed due to no quorum present.

IV. BUDGET UPDATE: Mr. QB Pittman gave a budget update. He did a comparison of budget to actual. He stated that there were very little funds carried in this year. He stated that CAI was able to pay all bills on June 30, 2004. He stated that CAI is adjusting to the budget cuts. Ms. Loving had asked Mr. Pittman to take it further and show the Procedures for the release of Federal Grant Funds to Career Alliance.

V. PRESENTATIONS:

A. Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Grant Activities: Ms. Carol Piesko gave an update on how the grant has progressed in the past year. She recognized and introduced the ODEP staff.

B. Amistad Academy Update: Mr. John Rhymes gave an update on the Amistad Academy reading program. He discussed the kick off of the summer program and the participants involved in Motivating the Teen Spirit.

VI. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Economic & Community Development Initiative: Ms. Nicole Taylor stated that the Youth Build grant was submitted on July 1, 2004. The North Pointe Village pier project initiative will be under way on July 15^th. She stated that the students from the MI Pre-Apprenticeship for the Future were featured in the Flint Journal. She stated that some of the students in the first class have been placed in jobs. Mr. Aaron Minner thanked several people and awarded certificates to several individuals for their help and support.

B. Shiawassee Sub-Committee: Mr. Gary Gosaynie stated that there were no action items at the meeting last Friday. There was a service provider update by Ms. Alicia Booker.

C. EAG Update: Mr. Gary Tower stated that the Career Initiative Annual Plan was approved on May 26, 2004. He gave an overview of the Plan and the funding received.

D. MDLEG Rehabilitation Services Update: Ms. Sue Howell stated that in June, she was pleased to host the Manager from all over state for two days . She thanked Ms. Loving and stated the managers were impressed with what is happening at CAI. She stated that they are moving toward year-end September 30^th and that 422 individuals with disabilities were employed with jobs in Genesee County.

E. FIA Update: Ms. Denise Chamber nor her alternate was in attendance.

VII. PRESIDENT’S UPDATE: Ms. Loving stated that she appreciated the mangers coming and looked forward to working with Ms. Howell. Ms. Loving went to St. Louis to discuss One Stop. She stated that Mr. Harwood was a part of the National Think Tank. She acknowledged Mr. Paul Newman who is Interim Director of the Urban League. She stated that Mr. Michael Zelley has invited the board member to the ADA annual celebration.

VIII. CHAIR’S UPDATE: Mr. Blecker stated that it would be appreciated if a board member cannot make it, they could send an alternate.

IX. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.

Signed

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Ms. Katie Wolf

Secretary, Workforce Development Board

08/27/04

Date: __________________________