E.U.P.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The E.U.P. Workforce Development Board meeting was held at the Sault Ste. Marie Country Club in Sault Ste. Marie. Workforce Development Board President Jim Wagner called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
Workforce
Development Board Members Present:
Tony
Bosbous
Gary Deuman
Jill Hazel
Jeff Holt
Kathy Langhals
Karen Olsen
Sandee Raappana
Ken Smith
John Ufer
Jim Wagner
David Weber
Workforce
Development Board Members Absent:
David
Goldthorpe
Ernie Maas
Carmen McLaren
Randy Peterson
Jen Prpich
Dave Ramsay
Pat Shimmens
Aaron Tadgerson
Vicky Wagner
Barbara Weber
Bold names denote private sector.
Guests
Present:
Carol
Boger
Ed DeTour
Yves Hamel
Kathryn McDonald
John Nelson
Vic Preli
Mike Porter
Bill Sutter
Staff
Present:
Gwen
Worley
Kim Wilcox
There was no public comment addressed at this meeting.
The minutes of the April 21, 2005, Workforce Development Board meeting were approved as submitted following a motion by Ken Smith and support by Jill Hazel.
Director Worley described the plans for Program Year 2005: Employment Services, WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, and Incumbent Worker, Reemployment Services, and the Michigan Works! System Grant. She explained that although draft policy issuances were used in writing these plans, she did not anticipate any major changes in the operation and funding of any the programs once official policies are received.
The WIA Adult Program has a total allocation of $478,954, which is a 5.8% increase from PY 2004. The WIA Dislocated Worker Program anticipates a 24.8% increase in funding with a total allocation of $277,291.
The WIA Youth Program totals $503,655, which is an increase of 6.9%. It was noted that additional WIA Youth Statewide funding will be received totaling $4,313. This funding will be added to the WIA Youth contract and will be used to provide services to approximately two participants.
These programs are subcontracted through Consolidated Community School Services. Bill Sutter from CCSS answered questions and described the programs.
The Michigan Works! Service Center Operation Grant was described. This grant will provide funding to cover a portion of the overall service center expenses including salaries.
Jeff Holt moved to approve the PY 2005 Plans as presented. Kathy Langhals supported. Motion passed.
Modifications to the current Food Assistance Plans were reviewed. As the Food Assistance Plan has been under spent in the past, the agency is voluntarily returning $15,000. The new allocation for this plan totals $7,130. The Food Assistance Supportive Services will be receiving an increase of $500 bringing the allocation to $998. Tony Bosbous moved to approve the modifications to the Food Assistance Plans. Ken Smith supported. Motion passed.
Several informational items were reviewed.
The growing concern of the possible closure of the Newberry Correctional Facility was discussed. This closure would be detrimental to the entire Eastern Upper Peninsula. Tony Bosbous moved that the Director prepare a resolution, to be signed by the WDB President, in support of keeping this facility operational. Jeff Holt supported. Motion passed.
Mike Porter from the E.U.P. Intermediate School District provided a presentation of the need in maintaining technology in schools. This presentation was informative and well received by members present.
As there was no new or old business, the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. following a motion by Jill Hazel and support by John Ufer.
Jim Wagner, President
Date Approved
E.U.P.
Workforce Development Board
Prepared by Kim Wilcox.
