Meeting Minutes from June 1, 2010
Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board
Executive Committee
Minutes
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
3:30 p.m.
Liberty Place, Room 112
Present:
Thomas Baldrige, James Black, Donald F. Johnson Jr., Linda Kreider, Sharon Leese, Maureen Lewandowski, Steve Fries (Ex-Officio)
Not Present:
Eric Horn, Craig Lehman, Jean Martin
Staff:
Joyce Lenox, Rod Kopp, Andrew Garner, Lori Rank, Scott Sheely
Operators Representative:
Trish Link
Guests:
William Moulfair, Anna Ramos, Joe Shiffer
Call to Order
Jim Black called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. and thanked everyone for coming.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes from May 4, 2010
Minutes approved unanimously on motion from Donald Johnson Jr. and second from Sharon Leese.
Action Items
Approval of Initial Budget for 2010-2011
Scott Sheely mentioned this is a preliminary budget. Approval will give spending authority for the beginning of the new fiscal year. The overall budget is $3 million less than the current year.
Motion approved unanimously to accept the Initial Budget for 2010-2011 on motion Sharon Leese and second from Don Johnson.
Approval of Tri-Starr Service to Act as Employer of Record for Way to Work and Subsidized Employment Program
Scott Sheely and Rod Kopp reported there were 6 quotes received from the requests for proposals to administer the Way to Work and Subsidized Employment Programs. Two were competitive. The County Commissioners must give final approval after a recommendation from the WIB to accept.
Motion approved unanimously to Approve Tri-Starr to Act as Employer of Record for Way to Work and Subsidized Employment Program on motion from Don Johnson and second from Linda Krieder.
Approval of Action to Harmonize TANF and WIA Eligibility for the Way to Work Program
Scott Sheely suggested harmonizing TANF and WIA eligibility to work closer together since eligibility overlaps.
Motion approved unanimously to Approve the Action to Harmonize TANF and WIA Eligibility for the Way to Work Program on motion from Tom Baldrige and second from Don Johnson.
Approval of Contract with Neighborhood Services for Retention Services
Maureen Lewandowski mentioned Neighborhood Services has the contract for retention services for EARN participants. Retention rate in the contract was 70% for 6 months and Neighborhood came in at 54%. The Performance Committee will be receiving a Corrective Action Plan by July 1, 2010. State level of 55% is considered good with the current job market. A new contract for July 1, 2010 until June 30, 2011 is recommended.
Motion approved unanimously for Approval of Contract with Neighborhood Services for Retention Services on motion from The Performance Committee and second from Linda Kreider.
Extension of Existing Youth Contracts for Arbor and LCCTC
WIA Youth providers are under a 3 year contract with renewal each year. The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center contract is for $50,000 for the period 7/1/10 until September 30, 2011. The Arbor I and II contracts run for the period 7/1/10-6/30/11. They include working with youth in the Young Parent Grant. Literacy and Numeracy Gains have increased.
Motion approved unanimously to Extend the Existing Youth Contracts for Arbor and LCCTC on motion from Youth Council and second from Tom Baldrige.
Reappointment of Youth Council members
Andrew Garner presented six names for renewal of Youth Council membership for another 3 year term. The Committee expressed its appreciation to the Youth Council members for renewal of their service.
Motion approved unanimously to Reappointment of Youth Council members on motion from Youth Council and second from Don Johnson.
Approval of Slate of Officers for 2010-2011 for Workforce Investment Board
Scott Sheely presented the Slate of Officers and Committee Appointments as well as persons being reappointed to the Board. There was discussion about replacing Jim Zimmerman and Judy Naylor on the Board. Sectors mentioned as sources for possible representation on the board included Information Technology, Printing, and Renewable Energy. It was suggested either a conference call or email voting button be used for Board approval.
Motion approved unanimously to Approve the Slate of Officers for 2010-2011 for Workforce Investment Board on motion from Maureen Lewandowski and second from Tom Baldrige.
Motion approved unanimously to Reappointment of Board members on motion from Sharon Leese and second from Tom Baldrige.
Discussion Items
Briefing on Industry Partnership Legislation
Scott Sheely thanked the Chamber for endorsing the Industry Partnership legislation. The House passed the legislation unanimously but the Senate is holding it up as part of the budget negotiations. Senator Brubaker is sponsoring a new Senate bill which complements the House bill.
Briefing on Rollout of TANF Emergency Program
Anna announced the rollout of the TANF Emergency Program. The end date for all the funding is September 30, 2010. Scott complimented all the staff working on this program for all their patience and hard work in getting this all done as soon as possible
Staff Reports
Youth Coordinator
Andrew Garner reported the career camps will be held the week of June 21. School District of Lancaster has 240 enrolled for 200 openings in engineering, robotics, graphic, electronics and health care. The LCCTC is promoting their camps and no numbers are available as of now. Scholarships are available for TANF students. The Industry Tours are taking place the same week with 72 teachers and counselors registered as of June 1, 2010. The WIB is partnering with Penn State for ACT 48 credits to be given for the Tours.
Executive Director
Scott Sheely reported:
- The COEs in Production Agriculture and Renewable Energy through Senator Brubaker's office are a part of the Lancaster County Clean Water Initiative.
- Through the Way to Work, several opportunities with new start up business have occurred. A NJ business which makes a new storm window has opened in Burle. They have hired 15 people to work there. A business in Lititz that is expanding has need for two people to work as the business expands.
- The Economic Development Corporation through its business retention program and been referring 6-8 companies a week.
Executive Session
The Executive Committee went into an Executive Session at 4:40 pm to discuss personnel issues and the lease with no action taken.
Adjournment
The Executive Committee returned from Executive Session and adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
