Flint, MI 48505

Friday, January 24, 2003

8:00 a.m.

PRESENT: Michael Zelley, Lewis Driskell, Jimmy King, Harry Blecker, Edith Prunty-Spencer, Cal Wright, Gary Gosaynie, Barb VanTol, Barry Bomier, Walker Evans, Cheryl Gifford, Tom Gilbertson, David Miller, Suzanne Howell, Khalil Saab, Katie Wolf

STAFF PRESENT: Pamela Loving, Alicia Johnson, Sharon Bowen, Tanesha Malone, William Hetchler, Lila Lipscomb, Helen Brown, Kim Etheridge, Debbie Rose, Sherry Goble, Koya Clemons, Renee Neal, Peggy Kendrick, Niki Theeuwes

OTHERS PRESENT: Peter Goodstein, Mark Stevens for Denise Chambers

I. Meeting called to order at 8:10 a.m.

II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None

III. ACTION ITEMS:

A. Approval of WDB minutes of November 24, 2002: A motion to accept the minutes of November 24, 2002, as they were mailed was made by Mr. Khalil Saab and supported by Mr. Harry Blecker.

MOTION PASSED

B. Designation of WDB as One Stop Operator: A motion to renew WDB as a One Stop Operator was made by Mr. Harry Blecker and supported by Ms. Edith Prunty-Spencer.

MOTION PASSED

IV. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Shiawassee Subcommittee: Mr. Gary Gosaynie reported on the subcommittee meeting on Friday, January 17, 2003.

B. Economic & Community Development Initiative: Mr. Barry Bomier reported on the North Pointe Village Project which involves improving the community around the Broome Center similar to the Dayton, Ohio Improved Solutions for Urban Systems, Inc. (ISUS) program. Mr. Bomier also gave an update on the Wonder Works full-service station project, which will be located on the corner of Pasadena and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue.

C. Education Advisory Group (EAG) Update: Mr. Gary Tower gave an update on the EAG. He reported on a workshop held in Lansing in December 2002 involving WDB and EAG chairs.

D. MDCD Rehabilitation Services Update: Ms. Sue Howell introduced Mr. Don Dees who will be the new site manager for the Flint area. She stated that she would be working with three workforce boards.

E. Family Independence Agency Update: Mr. Mark Stevens reported for Ms. Denise Chambers on anticipated budget cuts in daycare costs.

V. PRESIDENT’S UPDATE: Ms. Loving reported that the remaining two years of the Bureau of Workers’ & Unemployment Compensation contract has been canceled. The effect of the UA closing led to clients being referred to state representatives and a subsequent modification of the changes. Ms. Loving announced the two Cammy awards CAI received for the Career Alliance Today Show from Comcast for best information program and best design.

VI. CHAIR’S UPDATE: Mr. Zelley reminded the Board of the upcoming event hosted by Mott Community College which Lieutenant Governor, John Cherry will Chair. The event, which is being held at the Mott Community College’s Technical Center will draw approximately 800 people who will identify problems and solutions for the Genesee County area. He announced that Congressman Dale Kildee is Chair for the reauthorization of WIA. Mr. Zelley reported on his trip to Washington D.C. for the National Council on Workforce and Disabilities.

VII. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 9:12 a.m.

APPROVED

Ms. Katie Wolf

Secretary, Workforce Development Board

Date: 3-28-03