E.U.P. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

  Preliminary Minutes

  July 21, 2005

The E.U.P. Workforce Development Board meeting was held at the State Street Village Inn in St. Ignace.  In absence of a quorum, Workforce Development Board President Jim Wagner called the meeting to order as a Committee of the Whole at 4:15 p.m.

Workforce Development Board Members Present:

David Goldthorpe
Jill Hazel
Jeff Holt
Kathy Langhals
Joe Halvorsen (Alt)
Sandee Raappana
Dave Ramsay
Jim Wagner

Workforce Development Board Members Absent:

Tony Bosbous
Gary Deuman
Ernie Maas
Carmen McLaren
Karen Olsen
Jen Prpich
Pat Shimmens
Ken Smith
Aaron Tadgerson
John Ufer
Vicky Wagner
Barbara Weber
David Weber

Bold names denote private sector.

Staff Present:

Gwen Worley
Kim Wilcox

There was no public comment addressed at this meeting.

The minutes of the June 16, 2005 , Workforce Development Board meeting were approved as submitted following a motion by Jill Hazel and support by Kathy Langhals.

The Comprehensive 5-Year Local Plan Modification was reviewed.  Director Worley indicated that this plan was written using a draft policy issuance but does not foresee any major changes once the official policy is received.  This plan describes the local performance measures for WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Plans as well as the general labor market information of the Eastern Upper Peninsula .  This plan modification requires approval from the Administrative Board and will also be presented to the Education Advisory Group and the Youth Advisory Council.  Jeff Holt moved to approve the Comprehensive 5-Year Local Plan modification.  Jill Hazel supported.  Motion passed.

Director Worley described the Capacity Building and Professional Development Plan which totals $24,000. She indicated that administrative funds total $480 and the remaining $23,520 reverts directly to the Michigan Works! Association to provide services to all of the Michigan Works! Agencies in the State.  Dave Ramsay moved to approve the Capacity Building Plan.  Jeff Holt supported.  Motion passed.

The Displaced Homemaker Grant was reviewed.  Director Worley explained that Consolidated Community School Services has elected to apply for this grant to supplement their current Dislocated Worker Contract.  This grant totals $39,121 and it is anticipated to serve 13 eligible participants.  Jeff Holt moved to approve the Displaced Homemaker Grant Application.  Kathy Langhals supported.  Motion passed.

A modification to the current Trade Act Plan deobligating $54,241 was described.  With this deobligation, the Trade Act Plan totals $55,183 and should be sufficient in meeting the projected obligations of participant needs.  It was noted that Wohlert employees are the only eligible participants for this funding.  Dave Ramsay moved to approve this modification.  Jill Hazel supported.  Motion passed.

The renewal of the Chippewa County 1st Step Contract was discussed.  In the past, Michigan Works! has contributed $1,500 of the $3,000 local sponsorship to this program which provides small business services and counseling in Chippewa County .  Jeff Holt moved to approve this contract renewal.  Jill Hazel supported.  Motion passed.

Several informational items were reviewed.

It was noted that the Michigan Works! Annual Conference will be held on September 11-13 in Mount Pleasant .  Workforce Development Board members interested in attending were advised to contact the office prior to July 26.

As there was no new or old business, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. following a motion by Dave Ramsay and support by Jill Hazel.

 

            Signed                                                                 September 15, 2005

                                                                                                       

            Jim Wagner, President                                 Date Approved

E.U.P. Workforce Development Board

 

Prepared by Kim Wilcox