Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board

Minutes

November 28, 2006

Attendance:  Diedra Bell, Phil Bramble, Gil Cephas, Beverly Churchill, Eric Daniels, Larry Effingham, Sue Gallagher, Gwen Handy, Stan Hutchison, Bill McDonnell, Connie Overington, Royce Sampson, Charles Sommers; Pat Garfield, Brenda Marzucco, Dan McDermott, Melissa Mackey

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:40 pm with Vice President Beverly Churchill presiding.

Introduction of new members

Connie Overington was introduced. Ms. Overington is a Caroline County Private Sector representative and is appointed to a term ending June 30, 2009.

Larry Effingham was introduced. Mr. Effingham is a Talbot County Private Sector representative and is appointed to a term ending June 30, 2007. Mr. Effingham is replacing Hoyt Heinmuller.

Recruitment status:

Dale Spencer a Queen Anne’s County private sector representative has resigned. Talbot County private sector recruitment is continuing.

 

Minutes

The minutes from the September 26, 2006 meeting were presented for acceptance:

Motion: Gil Cephas

Second: Bill McDonnell

Acceptance was unanimous.
 

Closed Session recommendation from May 23, 2006: 

The recommendation on the employment status of the Executive Director including salary was presented for acceptance.

Motion: Bill McDonnell

Second: Charles Sommers

Acceptance was unanimous.

Performance Data for Program Year 2005

Mr. McDermott presented to the Board the results as reported to the Department of Labor. The Upper Shore continues to struggle with meeting the wage gain measures set by the Department of Labor.  New common measures for 2006 were discussed. Common Measures will result in fewer measures and eventually will be common to the partners in the workforce investment system.

Motion to accept PY2005 Annual Performance Report:

Motion: Phil Bramble

Second: Royce Sampson

Acceptance was unanimous.

 

Motion to apply for and accept incentive funds (if earned):

Motion: Charles Sommers

Second: Stan Hutchison

Acceptance was unanimous.

Upper Shore WIB Conflict of Interest Statement

Local governing boards (i.e. county appointing committees) are responsible for maintaining ethics reporting.  More information will be forthcoming after we meet with the newly elected officials in each county.

Parole and Probation Pilot Project in Federalsburg

Review of the plan to provide job-connecting skills to selected parole and probation individuals: dependable strengths, resume, interview, job application skills.  This training is hoped to prepare these individuals for job matching to some selected employers in Federalsburg.

 

Local Election Recap

Members should determine how and when outreach to the new county commissions will take place.

 

NAWB Conference

The annual National Association of Workforce Boards conference will be held in Washington DC on February 25, 26 and 27, 2007

 

Other Issues

Next meeting, January 23, 2007 5:30 pm.

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.