E.U.P. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Preliminary Minutes

December 1, 2005

The E.U.P. Workforce Development Board meeting was held at Studebaker’s Restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie.  Workforce Development Board President Jill Hazel called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.

Workforce Development Board Members Present:

Tony Bosbous
Gary Deuman
Jill Hazel
Jeff Holt
Kathy Langhals
Ernie Maas
Karen Olsen
Joe Halvorsen (Alt)
Sandee Raappana
Dave Ramsay
Pat Shimmens
Ken Smith
Aaron Tadgerson
John Ufer
Vicky Wagner
Barbara Weber

Workforce Development Board Members Absent:

David Goldthorpe
Carmen McLaren
Jen Prpich
David Weber

Bold names denote private sector.

Guests Present:

John Manning
Kathy Noel
Victor Preli
Bill Sutter

Staff Present:

Gwen Worley
Kim Wilcox

There was no public comment addressed at this meeting.

The minutes of the October 20, 2005 , Workforce Development Board meeting were reviewed.  It was noted that Kathy Langhal’s alternate, Jennifer Storey, attended this meeting in Kathy’s place and should be reflected in the minutes.  Kathy Langhals moved to approve the October 20, 2005 , Workforce Development Board meeting minutes with this correction.  Tony Bosbous seconded and the motion passed.

This month’s spotlight was focused on Workforce Development Board Members Jill Hazel and Jeff Holt.  Jill and Jeff each provided a brief summary of their occupations.  Jill Hazel is the general manager of the Best Western and Colonial Inn.  She, along with family members, also own and operate many gift shops in the Mackinac City area.  Jeff Holt works for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in the Planning and Developing Department.  He described many projects, both past and present, that he has provided assistance with in his 13 years of working for the Tribe.  Both members were thanked for providing this month’s spotlight.  Board Members Barbara Weber and John Ufer agreed to speak at the next WDB meeting.

Kathy Noel, Director of the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation and the Chippewa County International Airport , provided a presentation of the Industrial Buildings and the Airport.  She described new business ventures anticipated in Chippewa County .  She also provided information regarding the direct and indirect economic benefits of the airport.  This presentation was informative and well received by members present.

The Michigan Works! System Plan was reviewed.  This plan describes the method of operation of the Michigan Works! office.  Director Worley noted that this plan indicates that the WDB supports that the Consortium will serve as the One Stop Center Operator. 

The sponsorship of the Luce and Mackinac County 1st Step Programs was discussed.  A commitment of $1,500 for each county would be contributed to provide small business counseling.  Strategic planning funds are available for this commitment.

Jeff Holt moved to approve the Michigan Works! System Plan and the sponsorship of the 1st Step Programs in Luce and Mackinac Counties .  John Ufer supported.  Motion passed.

Several informational items were reviewed.

As there was no new or old business, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. following a motion by Jeff Holt and support by John Ufer.

 

                          Signed                                                                      January 19, 2006

                                                                                                                                               

                Jill Hazel, President                                                                Date Approved

E.U.P. Workforce Development Board

 

Prepared by Kim Wilcox