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Archive: March 2007 Minutes
03-08-07 Executive Committee Meeting
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Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
03/08/07
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth
Members present: Charles R. Simpson, Chair; Kathleen Del Sordo, John Fernandes, David J. Ferreira, Michael Kramer, Richard Mello
Members absent: Susan Peterson (called), Bruce Morell (called), Anthony Sapienza, Charlie Winterhalter
Workforce Development System staff attending: Len Coriaty, Craig Baker, Ed Dennehy, Jean Fox, Brian Hannon
Chair Simpson called the meeting to order at 4:05pm.
Consent Agenda
The Minutes of the 01/18/07 and 02/15/07 Executive Committee meeting, and the Treasurer’s Report through 02/28/07 were approved on a motion by Michael Kramer. The motion was seconded by Richard Mello and carried unanimously.
A Motion to accept Jean Vulgaris’ March 5, 2007 resignation made by David Ferreira and seconded by Richard Mello and carried unanimously.
Michael Kramer commented that Jean gave 100% on the Performance Measurement Committee. She was a board member you want to have and an excellent resource.
A Motion to ratify transfer of $20K from unexpended salary funds to the ITA line for additional training was by Kathleen Del Sordo and seconded by David Ferreira and carried unanimously.
Performance Measurement: Michael Kramer presented the FY ’07 Charter Review
- Highlighted strengths and opportunities for improvement.
- Complimented the Career Center and Ed Dennehy for an excellent job that is reflected in their performance and the goals they’ve set for themselves.
- Resources are being used effectively.
- The WIB needs to step up to the plate and find ways to augment the perennial problem where ITA dollars are exhausted before year end.
A Motion to ratify the Charter Review FY ’07 Report was made by Michael Kramer and seconded by David Ferreira and carried unanimously.
Youth Council: Brian Hannon gave an update:
- DYS funding has been implemented and Fall River was chosen over us but has called us to provide technical assistance
- Gerald Fitzgerald has been appointed as a new member to the Youth Council.
- More exploration will be done to find out how the District Attorney’s office and youth services work together
- Summer Youth planning is ongoing – working closely with Carl Alves as the Mayor’s liaison
- The procurement mailing went out and it’s expected that new organizations come to the table looking to sustain their programs after Shannon Gang Grant monies dry up.
- Brian was selected to speak at the latest Graduation Summit
Marketing and Publicity: Craig Baker provided an update
- One Stop Career Center brochure was drafted and printed in small volume for Wareham’s business event
- Billboard creative is nearly done
- Committee is focusing heavily on businesses as a target
- Pricing a Work Certified direct mailing campaign. Kathleen Del Sordo suggested considering a Standard-Times insert.
- Presented PowerPoint Presentation at the NB Economic Development Council to create awareness of what the WIB does and to synchronize some planning initiatives for FY ’08 with economic development and education.
- Scheduled to speak before SRPEDD Economic Development Committee next week to create awareness of what the WIB does and also to synchronize some planning initiatives for FY ’08 with economic development and education.
- Continue to develop schedule of speaking engagements.
- John Fernandes suggested getting some coverage for the reduction of waitlists as a result of the dollars ABE providers received.
Resource Development and Planning Committee: Richard Mello provided an update
WCTF RFP
- Skills Center and Manufacturing proposals are underway with a request pending for SRPEDD to put together a planning grant to do a SWOT for our region.
The FY ’08 Business plan for the state
- Due June 8th with questions expected by April 20th.
- We need to focus on provision in the event of funding cuts this year.
Work Certified
- An extension until October 31st has been filed.
- Advocating for an earmark to sustain and expand Work Certified is ongoing
- All are encouraged to come to the next Work Certified graduation on March 13th, 5:30pm at the GNB Career Center
- Chuck Simpson urged to get businesses to support Work Certified or else it will die
LiteracyWorks: Jean C. Fox provided an update
- The Worcester graduation summit accentuated NB as a real visible sign for the need for Literacy
- Met with Senator Menard to introduce her to the WIB and what we’re doing
- Met with MassInc to discuss technical support and John Schneider (MassInc) will help engage community
- A LiteracyWorks Chair has not yet been selected
- Isabelle Darling at CommCorp has been very supportive and will support a community networking initiative
- Need to build support at the state level - John Schneider will get on Sec. Bump’s calendar to build more support for LiteracyWorks
- Len Coriaty added that Andy Sum reported recently on the ripple effect of a lack of literacy and that it’s the DNA for everything. Everyone must get involved
- The WIB and the funding sources are the platform to get the word out
Discussion commenced around collaboration between Economic Development, Workforce Development and Education and that it needs to be more apparent with new initiatives in our region. John Fernandes suggested contacting state leadership and sending documentation – Improving information sharing. Len Coriaty said our association does an excellent job of that. Chuck Simpson said he doesn’t see economic development and workforce development considered as of equal priority and they should be. There must be synergy between them, input from both entities is necessary for our programs, and we need a CEO that is in tune to this. Tony Sapienza has been an excellent advocate for workforce and we hope this shows in his new role as NBEDC Chair. Kathleen Del Sordo added that we need to draw from the community and do more outreach.
Chuck Simpson highlighted his meeting with the Mayor:
- New Chair
- Chuck will not Chair the WIB beyond June
- Peter Kavanaugh was being considered as the next Chair but it looks like this will not happen
- The Assistant Treasurer position is still not filled
- Trying to nominate people who can ultimately chair
- A list of people who should not be reappointed was presented to him
- Mayor agreed to not reappoint people that haven’t participated, but will leave the seats open for people willing to do real work
- Mayor now knows the profile of people we need
Apprenticeship:
- Enforcement of ordinance was preventing the Working Group from moving forward. It’s off the table.
- Focus on getting people into apprenticeship programs
- We’re not a regulatory agency for city ordinance
- Board member Johnson should have been told to take issues to the executive level
Summer Youth:
- We need serious commitment from companies
- Still moving forward with Youth Expo but est. 250 paid jobs for youth will drop drastically if local collaborators are not on board (Police, ED, etc.)
- It’s still on Mayor’s plate to have meeting at Career Center
WIB Director’s Update: Len Coriaty:
Reviewed Quarterly Meeting schedule
- Must allocate time for Suzanne Bump
- Navjeet Singh will present data to help with business plan
- We’ll ask for full board attendance
Open position
- Sheila Jardim resigned to take position as Executive Director of Brockton Area WIB
- Doing an internal review of position and revising job description
- Will use some unexpended funds to support contract work
- Len Coriaty asked that a sample board “roles and responsibilities” form be reviewed before the next ExCOM meeting as a basis for discussion. It will need ExCOM and the Mayor’s approval.
Operations: Ed Dennehy
- State audit produced “no findings”
- Received approval of lease in Quest Center at the amount proposed, with no retroactive amount due
- State changed measurement from Av. Earnings gains (in FY’07) to Av. Annual Wage (FY’08) can not be met for dislocated workers. We average approx. $12/hr and would need to average approx. $16/hr. We wouldn’t qualify for the $20K performance award. There is no appeal process and we have already factored in the allowable deductions for our area.
This section of the meeting ended at 5:40pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Baker
BRIEF RECESS
Chair Simpson resumed the meeting at 5:43pm.
The Chair commenced a comprehensive discussion of the Executive Director's performance and a salary review. This discussion included, but was not limited to, the current salary, a 3 year history of that salary, budgeted funds available for consideration of any increase in that salary, the normal performance review period and the goals and objectives as they had been articulated to the Executive Director in writing coupled with accomplishments associated with same.
It was further noted that this review should have occurred in June of 2006 but due to changes in leadership, etc., this date was passed. Therefore the review under consideration would be for 18 months ending in December of 2006.
To facilitate the review, WIB goals presented to the Executive Director adopted in December of 2005 complete with current levels of accomplishment, that were previously sent to the Executive Committee, were discussed and evaluated. Further, recommendations from the Performance Measurement Committee of the WIB dated March 3, 2006 as well as actions on each of the recommendations were discussed and evaluated, noting that based on the Executive Director's receipt of these charges, a shorter time than the date suggested was available for performance as associated with said recommendations.
Also presented was a formal summary of Consumer Price Index changes and annual inflation statistics for 2005, 2006 and January of 2007, annualized.
After lengthy discussion and review, upon motion duly made and seconded, it was;
Voted, to increase the annual salary of the Executive Director by 2 ½ % effective immediately. Further, to pay in a one time lump sum payment, of said 2 ½ % increase, from the date the review should have occurred and been effected, from July 1, 2006 to date.
It was further agreed to reset the review dates formally back to fiscal year end and that the next review would be in June, 2007. That review would consider the recommendations of the Performance Review Committee of the WIB dated March 3, 2006 as well as the Executive Director's general performance.
The Chair was instructed to convey this decision to the Executive Director and extend to him the compliments of the Executive Committee. Further that the Executive Director be directed, to the extent possible, to provide the Committee, before the June, 2007 review, WIB Executive Director's salaries from other areas as well as non profit executive salaries from this general area.
This section of the meeting ended at 6:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles R. Simpson, Jr.
03-08-07 Resource Development and Planning Committee Meeting
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Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
Resource Development and Planning Committee
Meeting Minutes
03/08/07
GNB WIB Conference Room 207
Members present: Richard Mello, Chair; Paul Correia, Ed Dennehy, Lisa Jochim, Eddie Johnson, Jeffrey Travers, Marilyn Whalley
Members absent: Deborah Britton-Flores, David DeJesus, Jim Snow, Dean Robert Ward
Workforce Development System staff in attendance: Craig Baker, Len Coriaty
Meeting started 8:08am
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the 02/15/07 meeting were approved on a motion by Paul Correia, seconded by Ed Dennehy, and carried unanimously.
Progress on proposal development for WCTF
The WIB is going to be the lead on the Manufacturing grant, while New Directions Southcoast, Inc. is the lead for the customer service/skills center. Eddie Johnson suggested looking at a city listing of manufacturers and identifying who has TIFF agreements to expand our outreach in the future and that we should also look at partnering with BCC. Marilyn Whalley suggested connecting with AMI to market to a higher level (executives, owners etc.).
SRPEDD is also submitting a planning grant in partnership with the WIB to support our efforts to fund RETM.
The group also discussed the importance of engaging and holding schools and businesses accountable in the community to support a demonstration program. They should have a defined role in the community. Jeff Travers suggested parents also be aware of it, and have a parental orientation. Marilyn Whalley said we need a political solution to endorse and secure funds.
Craig Baker reviewed the need to create a collaborative that brings workforce, economic development and education together to mutual initiatives that the WIB can take part in, or lead.
Eddie Johnson suggested someone talk with Joseph Abboud/Tony Sapienza in his role at the EDC. Len Coriaty said he presented to the Economic Development Council and that we’ll continue to build on what we started last summer with the DOL proposal for advanced manufacturing and the idea of a SWOT in all towns. We need to see how our plans for the year integrate with theirs.
Marilyn Whalley said that oftentimes in discussing how a business plans to grow, workforce does not come up in conversation.
Business Plan: Instructions from the state or due April 20, 2007. The plan is due to the state on June 8, 2007.
Craig Baker suggested we consider what a 15% cut in funds would look like to our operation. Len Coriaty said to wait before doing a more sophisticated analysis. Ed Dennehy said it boils down to cutting people or services. He said the business planning process with the career center will start Monday. He added that the recent audit by the state produced no findings.
Work Certified
Richard Mello said the Treasure Coast received a Theodore Small Award from the NAWB. The Treasure Cost WIB designed the Work Certified program. Paul Correia said the DTA is interested in Work Certified but they need more information. Marilyn Whalley said this is a good opportunity to distribute a press release.
The extension was filed for 6 additional classes, to complete in October 2007. Plans to reallocate $16K in other areas of the program is being negotiated as part of the extension. Craig Baker said we’re also looking at getting support from CBO/FBOs in the area to support our request for an earmark. Len Coriaty suggested asking United Interfaith Action.
LiteracyWorks: Jean Fox and Len Coriaty met with MassInc’s to discuss MassInc’s capacity to provide technical assistance and broader support for LiteracyWorks. The idea is to bring the literacy issue front and center and to raise awareness of the problem throughout the community. Jean Fox prepared a list of compelling issues for review.
Minutes modification: Len Coriaty requested that a line regarding the LiteracyWorks advisory council’s priorities be removed from the draft minutes, as it did not fit with the rest of the paragraph and may have been mistakenly put there.
Ed Dennehy motioned to approve the change to the minutes. Paul Correia seconded and carried unanimously.
Apprenticeship
Len Coriaty said that a recent meeting with the Mayor and the WIB Chair was held to discuss the significant time being spent by the Apprenticeship Working Group on enforcement issues. The Mayor agrees that there will be enforcement and that organized labor needs to be more competitive on bids. Len added that we are seeing some progress with the OSCC and DAT partnership as we continue to identify ways to create more opportunities and access to jobs. Eddie Johnson said 85% of opportunities are non-union. Len said there is value in lower paid wages outside of the unions.
Adjourned at 9:28 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Baker
03-05-07 Performance Measurement Committee Meeting
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Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
Performance Measurement Committee
Meeting Minutes
03/05/07
GNB Career Center
Members in attendance: Chair, Michael Kramer, Carl Waal
Members absent: John Fernandes, David Maher, Roger Mason, Larry Weldon
Workforce Development System staff attending: Craig Baker, Ed Dennehy, Michael Travers
Chair Mike Kramer called the meeting to order at 1:12pm.
Operations Update (see Operations Report to the Performance Measurement Committee – March 5, 2007)
Ed Dennehy provided a career center operations update. The EAS program will now be referred to as the Job Search Job Retention (JSJR) program. He added that the number served has been increased and that the new goals are reflected under “Manual Counts” on the WIA Performance Measurements as of July 1, 2006 to March 1, 2007 report.
Ed added that he doesn’t see how we will meet the expected dislocated worker goals for this year. The feds established goals and negotiated them with the state. The state has set an expectation that to meet the performance measurement goal for dislocated workers, they need to find employment that averages to $33,400 per year, higher than at what we currently average (or av. $16.06/hr for full time – 40hrs per week or part time av. $32.12/hr part time – 20hrs per week). This would mean that we do not receive the unrestricted performance award dollars that we’ve received the past couple of years.
Jeanne Vulgaris resignation
Craig Baker announced that Jeanne Vulgaris has notified the WIB of her resignation. The group spoke highly of Jean and said she will be missed.
Minutes of the February 2, 2007 meeting were accepted. Motion to approve minutes made by C. Waal, Seconded by M. Kramer. Approved.
VOTE: Charter Review
Carl Waal motioned to approve DRAFT 6 of the FY ’07 Charter Review as the final document to be submitted for approval to the Executive Committee. Seconded by Michael Kramer.
Motion to adjourn: Made by C. Waal, Seconded by M. Kramer. Approved.
Meeting adjourned 1:32pm.
The next PMC meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2007, at the GNBCC
Respectfully submitted,
Craig Baker
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