Meeting Minutes from June 7, 2011
Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board
Executive Committee
Minutes
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
3:30 p.m.
Liberty Place, Room 112
Present:
Thomas Baldrige, James Black, Steve Fries, Sharon Leese, Craig Lehman, Jean Martin, Linda Kreider (Ex-Officio)
Not Present:
Eric Horn, Donald F. Johnson Jr.,
Staff:
Andrew Garner, Scott Sheely, Kim Sullenberger, Lori Rank, Rod Kopp
Operators Representative:
Trish Link
Guests:
Gary Grube, William Moulfair, Anna Ramos, Doug Schmidt,
Call to Order
Sharon Leese called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m., welcomed everyone, and asked everyone to introduce themselves.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes from May 3, 2011 meeting
Minutes approved unanimously on motion from Steve Fries and second from Jim Black.
Discussion Items
Issues with Regard to Board Approval of Contracts
Scott Sheely informed the Board that the County Solicitor has determined that the Commissioners do not have to approve contracts. This is related to the change in relationship with the County not being the provider of services for Title I and EARN. Scott asked the Committee if they see that any more preparation or information is needed for the Committee and the Board to perform the due diligence that is needed with this expanded role. Members suggested the need for more information as much in advance as possible. Wherever possible, items of business would be considered by committees first and come with a recommendation to the Committee or Board.
Transition Plan for PA CareerLink
Scott reviewed the new table of organization with the Committee and spoke to what has been happening in the transition over the last month.
Our new EARN contractor, EDSI, has been performing some extra duties in relation to the transition. Staff recommends that they be compensated for these services in the amount of $20,000.
On motion from Steve Fries and second from Tom Baldrige, the motion to award EDSI an additional $20,000 for services rendered was approved unanimously.
Situation with Current Board Member
By consent, the Committee agreed to ask Jim Germak to resign from the Board for non-attendance.
Issues Arising Out of Board Downsizing Plan
Keeping with the plan to downsize the Board, the Committee agreed by consent to not re-nominate Gilbert Abney from Neighborhood Services.
Personnel Policy Changes
Members reviewed Personnel Policy changes related to maximum leave, exempt/non-exempt status, changes in the 401(k) plan, and changes in holidays. It was suggested that jury leave not be capped. The Committee would like to see a final copy of the Policy.
Capability to Take Credit Card Payments
Scott Sheely asked the Committee whether it wanted to vote again on the ability of the Board to use credit cards for payment. The Committee had previously approved Pay Pal. By consent, the Committee approved moving ahead.
Action Items
Approval of Contract Renewal for WIA Youth Providers
Andrew Garner brought recommendations from the Youth Council to extend contracts for the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center through September 30, 2012 and Arbor through June 30, 2012. Both contractors are performing at or above expectation and are recommended by the Youth Council to continue providing services
The Contract Renewal for WIA Youth Providers - CTC was approved unanimously on motion from Youth Council and second from Steve Fries.
The Contract Renewal for WIA Youth Providers - Arbor was approved unanimously on motion from Youth Council and second from Jim Black.
Approval of Youth Council Membership Recommendations
Youth Council recommends Todd Blankenstein, John Robbins, Jean Martin, Pam McCarty, Judy Pena, Sherry Lupton, Anna Ramos, Diane Tyson, and Stephen Welters for reappointment to the Youth Council. Further, it was recommended that Aimee Tyson remain on the Council even though her industry has changed from transportation to communications.
The Youth Council Membership Recommendations were approved unanimously on motion from Youth Council and second from Tom Baldrige.
Approval of April ARRA Report
Rod Kopp presented the ARRA report through April 30, 2011 for approval.
The April ARRA Report was approved unanimously on motion from Steve Fries and second from Tom Baldrige.
Staff Reports
Youth Coordinator
Andrew Garner reported that more than 2,000 young people were shadowed by over 500 companies as a part of the spring Job Shadowing initiative. June will be a busy month with Industry Tours and Career Camps.
PA CareerLink Administrator
Lori Rank reported that she is working on revised documents related to the operators and investors at the local level.
Executive Director
Scott Sheely provided information on the level of activity on Board-sponsored websites. The Board site averages about 1,600 unique visitors monthly while the PA CareerLink has been averaging about 3,500 monthly.
Adjournment
The Executive Committee adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
