E.U.P. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Preliminary
Minutes
May
16, 2002
The E.U.P. Workforce Development Board meeting was held at the Sault Ste. Marie Country Club in Sault Ste. Marie. As a quorum was not present at 4:05 p.m., Karen Olsen of the Upper Peninsula Economic Development Alliance provided an informational update of the marketing of UPEDA. Workforce Development Board President called the meeting to order as a committee of the whole at 4:25 p.m.
Workforce Development Board Members Present:
Anderson,
Maxine
Bosbous, Tony
Daniels, Betty
Hazel, Jill
Holt, Jeff
Langhals, Kathy
Rose, Bill (Alt)
Raappana, Sandee
Wagner, Jim
Workforce Development Board Members Absent:
(Bold names denote private sector.)
Boissineau,
Ed
Burrows,
Dan
Cameron, Allyn
Durm, Jim
Frappier, Allan
Kangas, Wayne
Maas, Ernie
McLaren, Carmen
Ramsay
Sherlund,
Ferne
Shimmens, Pat
Guests Present:
DeTour,
Ed
Klempp, Diann
Manning, John
Olsen, Karen
Staff Present:
Wilcox,
Kim
Worley, Gwen
Karen Olsen, Executive Director of UPEDA, described the marketing campaign currently being approached. She explained that UPEDA represents all counties of the Upper Peninsula and its mission is to market the UP to businesses. The dues, which the Workforce Development Board agreed to fund, help in the marketing campaigns. Director Worley indicated that one of the key points of the Michigan Works! Strategic Plan is to bring high paying/high tech jobs to the area. UPEDA is providing the marketing to businesses looking to locate in the area as well as assisting the companies currently located in the Upper Peninsula.
Under public comment, Director Worley mentioned that a block ad regarding this meeting was not submitted in the paper this month but will be placed prior to the June meeting.
The minutes of the February 21, 2002, Workforce Development Board meeting were approved as submitted following a motion by Kathy Langhals and support by Jeff Holt.
The WDB reviewed the Service Center Operation Grant for year ending June 30, 2003. Funds for this grant total $40,000 and will be used to promote the One Stop Service Center, equipment upgrades, and general maintenance of the information technology requirements. Jeff Holt moved to approve the Service Center Operation Grant. Tony Bosbous supported. Motion passed.
Several informational items were reviewed.
Under new business, the WIA Youth Statewide Activity Grant for PY 2002 was reviewed. Funds for this grant total $4,376 and will be used to support approximately two additional WIA youth participants. Betty Daniels moved to approve the WIA Youth Statewide Activity Grant. Maxine Anderson supported. Motion passed.
Under old business, Director Worley provided an update of the Sault Ste. Marie Service Center. She explained that the Administrative Board requested additional details of how much square feet is needed and how the costs will be figured prior to committing to leasing the entire building. The Administrative Board will be meeting on May 28 to discuss this issue.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. following a motion by Jeff Holt and support by Jill Hazel.
Jim Wagner, President Date Approved
E.U.P. Workforce Development Board
Submitted by Kim Wilcox
