Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board
April 27, 2004 Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 5:25 p.m.
Attendees
Board Members: Errol Alexander, Philip Bramble, Bob Brannock, Gil Cephas, Beverly Churchill, Eric Daniels, Hoyt Heinmuller, Stan Hutchison, Keith LeCates, Dave McIntire, Cathy Mols, Royce Sampson, George Weeks; Staff: Dan McDermott, Melissa Mackey, Glorya Cowley; Guest: Bill Pfordt
Introductions
Philip Bramble was introduced as the newest member of the Board. Philip is a computer consultant representing the Private Sector for Dorchester County.
Previous
Minutes
Motion was made by Keith LeCates, and seconded by Royce Sampson to accept the minutes as presented. Motion passed.
Allocations
Dan McDermott reviewed a funding allocations chart in detail, asking the Board to agree to apply for the Grant money being offered by the State, and at the next meeting, go for a full budget covering July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005. Motion was made by Keith LeCates, and seconded by George Weeks. Motion passed.
A Grant from USDOL in the amount of $300,00-$500,000 is available to be used to increase participation by Faith Based and Community Organizations in the One Stop Centers. USWIB, LSWA, and Poverty Solutions would use the money, with 10% to USWIB & LSWA, 25% to CPS and 65% to FBCO.
Motion to apply for the Grant was made by Dave McIntire, and seconded by Keith LeCates. Motion passed.
MD
Business Works
Bill Pfordt provided a recap of how the project is proceeding to date, and reviewed the application processed.
Youth
Programs
Brenda Marzucco reviewed the changes in the younger youth program from the previous year to this year. The new program that will begin this summer, will be done by utilizing the Mobile Learning Unit for all the upper shore counties except Dorchester, where the program will be ran at the Chesapeake College Cambridge Center. The changes will provide a substantial savings, as there will be a decrease in Staff; and there no longer will be a need for meals or outside transportation.
Brenda suggested that we renegotiate the contract with Pathways through Chesapeake College to continue the Out of School Youth program. Motion was made by Errol Alexander, and seconded by Bob Brannock to do so. Motion passed.
After a brief synopsis on the current status of the Youth Council, Brenda asked the Board to think about re-establishing the Council position.
NAWB
Conference Recap
Hoyt Heinmuller presented a slide show of pictures from the conference held on March 14-16, 2004 in Washington, D.C. He also reviewed some results from a survey he asked the Board members who attended the conference to complete.
Strategies:
There are several factors, which may contribute to a fundamental change in the way that employment, and training initiatives are implemented in the Upper Shore region. Factors which may influence the Upper Shore WIB between April, 2004 and July 1, 2005 include: the Presidential election, the Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act, the lack of the Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act, expiration of the 5 year plan, expiration of the Workforce Investment Area designation, expiration of the Workforce Investment Board designation, Job Service/Workforce Investment consolidation and the 2005 federal budget. It is possible for the Upper Shore WIB to influence some of these factors, however, other factors are not easily influenced by the WIB.
The WIB agreed to invite Bob Seurkamp, the Executive Director of the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board (GWIB) to the June 1, 2004 USWIB meeting. The purpose of the invitation is to discuss the factors influencing the USWIB with Mr. Seurkamp and to offer assistance to GWIB in planning for the changes that may be coming.
Additionally the USWIB concurred that a One Stop plan should be completed by October 31, 2004 and an Upper Shore plan should be completed by September 30, 2004.
Executive
Director Status
Currently waiting on a response from the College attorney.
Adjournment
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