WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WDB)

A QUORUM WAS PRESENTOf Genesee & Shiawassee Counties

Meeting Minutes

APPROVEDSarvis Conference Center

1231 E. Kearsley

Flint, MI  48503

Tuesday, November 26, 2002

11:00 a.m.

 

PRESENT:  Michael Zelley, Barry Bomier, Todd Brian, Howard Bryant, Mark Stevens, Lewis Driskell, Erick Eastman, Walker Evans, John Potbury, Gary Gosaynie, Margaret Gulick, Jimmy King, Ivan Love, Edith Prunty-Spencer, Barb VanTol, George Wingfield

 

STAFF PRESENT:  Pamela Loving, Alicia Johnson, QB Pittman, Sharon Bowen, Craig Coney, Tanesha Malone, William Hetchler, Lila Lipscomb, Helen Brown, Kim Etheridge, Debbie Rose, Sherry Goble, Renee Neal, Eunita Mixon, Peggy Kendrick, Margaret Broden

 

I.                 Meeting called to order at 11:00 a.m.

II.              PUBLIC COMMENT:  None

III.           ACTION ITEMS:

A.                 Election of Officers for 2003:  Mr. Gary Gosaynie announced the nominations for the 2003 WDB:

1.       Chair                  J. Michael Zelley

2.      Vice Chair         Edith Prunty Spencer

3.      Treasurer          Jimmy King

4.      Secretary           Katie Wolf

Mr. Gosaynie asked three times for any other nominations and then moved for the approval of the nominees.  Motion supported by Mr. Todd Brian.

MOTION PASSED

 

B.                 Approval of WDB Minutes of July 19, 2002 & October 25, 2002:  Mr. Ivan Love moved that the Minutes of July 19, 2002 and October 25, 2002 be approved as mailed.  The Motion was supported by Mr. Gary Gosaynie.  Mr. Mark Stevens asked that a change be made on page 2 which states that 5% will be cut to may be cut.

MOTION PASSED

 

C.                 Executive Committee Salary Recommendation for Ms. Loving:  Mr. Zelley stated that Ms. Loving has not had a salary increase in 2 ½ years.  He outlined the many accomplishments made by Ms. Loving during that time period.  The Chair entertained a motion to give Ms. Loving a 3% increase and a $15,000 lump sum payment.  The motion was supported by Mr. Wingfield.

MOTION PASSED

 

IV.           SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: 

 

A.                 MDCD Rehabilitation Services Update:  Mr. Zelley stated that Ms. Sue Howell is not in attendance.  He announced that Ms. Howell applied for and was awarded a MDCD Rehabilitation Services District Manager’s position.  Her new position will include a larger territory and more responsibility.  He stated that Ms. Howell will give her update at the next meeting.

B.                 Family Independence Agency Update:  Mr. Mark Stevens reported on the early retirement transition and the replacement of employees.

C.                 Bureau of Workers & Unemployment Compensation Update:  Ms. Loving reported that the Bureau of Workers & Unemployment Compensation is no longer considered being part of the One-Stop.  Mr. Zelley and Ms. Loving both reported the effect across the state that was created by the restructuring of the Bureau of Workers & Unemployment Compensation.

V.              COMMUNITY PROJECTS:

A.                 Improved Solutions for Urban Systems (ISUS):  Mr. Barry Bomier reported on the trip taken to Dayton Ohio involving a group of 25 people.  He described ISUS as an alternate education program and the possibility of bringing that concept to the Northpointe Village Project.  Mr. Bomier made a motion to support the project for Northpointe Village.  Motion supported by Ms. Prunty-Spencer.  Mr. Jimmy King asked how much money would it take to fund this project.  Ms. Loving stated that she invited Ms. Higdon of ISUS to view the area.  She also met with Mr. Dan Kildee and with Genesee County Commissioners to provide houses at cost.  She outlined other possible sources of money and organizations willing to participate.  Mr. Zelley endorsed the pursuit of this endeavor and asked that a plan be put together.

MOTION PASSED

B.                 WONDER WORKS FULL SERVICE GAS STATION:  Ms. Alicia Johnson reported on the progress of the community gas station.  Mr. Love asked who owns the property.  Alicia stated that an attorney owns the property.  Mr. Love asked also if an environmental assessment had been done.  He was assured the clean up had been done.

 

VI.           PRESIDENT’S UPDATE:  Ms. Loving stated that she would reserve her update for the annual luncheon.  She thanked the board for their recommendation.

VII.        CHAIR’S UPDATE:  Mr. Zelley stated that he was on Governor Grandholm’s transition team.  He outlined issues that will be discussed.

VIII.     ADJOURNMENT:  Meeting adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

 

 

 

____________Signed_________________________

Ms. Katie Wolf

Secretary, Workforce Development Board

 

Date:  _______1-24-02__________

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