Npwdb, Inc. Board Meeting

NPWDB, INC. BOARD MEETING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

12:00 NOON

WHEELING CAREER CENTER

1275 WARWOOD AVENUE

WHEELING, WV

BOARD MEMBERSLOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS

John SorrentiStan Stewart

Eric PetersDon Mason (for Matt Herrick)

Rodd HallerJoe Barnabei

Edmund DiBacco

Josh Jefferson

Sarah BoleyOTHERS PRESENT
Alan McLaughlinChris Smith

Bob Kinnick Rebecca Raspperry

John Looney Gena Saffell

Matt McCardleErinn Kittle

Michelle OlejaszRosemary Guida

Jim Boniey

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Mr. Peters noted a quorum of members was present, so the meeting was formally called to order at approximately 12:15 pm.

Mr. Peters introduced new staff member Rebecca Raspperry, One Stop Manager.

Mr. Peters requested a motion that the May 18, 2016 Full Board Meeting minutes and May 18, 2016, April 21, 2016, April 7, 2016 and February 17,2016 Executive Committee Meeting minutes be approved. Mr. Boniey moved. Motion seconded by Mr. McLaughlin. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Peters announced upcoming conferences.

Mr. Peters updated the board on matters/issues discussed at today’s Executive Committee meeting:1) Approval of September, 2016monthly expenditures. Expenditures appeared to be in order; and, 2) Matters/issues discussed at most recent Workforce WV/Local WDBs Meetings; 3) Sub-Committee appointments at the One Stop Centers; 4) Local Plan Assurances; 5) Youth Committee Appointment – David DeFelice; and, 6) New Health Care Coverage for Staff. Mr. Peters requrested approval of the Executive Committee Report. Mr. Haller moved.Motion seconded by Mr. Boniey. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Peters asked Ms. Saffell to detail/explain the most recent Performance Report for Region 5(Attachment A). Ms. Saffell said Region 5 was meeting and/or exceeding performance measures.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Ms. Kittle, in Mr. Kent’s absence, reviewed the NPWDB, Inc.’s financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2016 (Attachment B).

ONE STOP OPERATOR REPORT

Ms. Raspperry, One Stop Operator Coordinator, presented the One Stop Operator Report (Attachment C). Ms. Raspperry discussed year-to-date customer figures at each regional One Stop Center and latest employer hirings. Ms. Raspperry also discussed outside funding efforts initiated to date.

YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT

Ms. Kittle, Assistant Director, presented the Youth Committee Report (Attachment D). Ms. Kittle updated the boardon the following issues/items: 1) Y-T-D Subcontractor Activity for this Program Year; 2) Year-End Subcontractor Activity for Program Year 2015-2016; and 3) Overview of the 2016 Summer Youth Work Experience Program.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Ms. Guida,Director of the NPWDB, presented the Director’s Report (Attachment E).Ms. Guida discussed the: 1) Y-T-D ITA Program Activity Report for this Program Year; 2) Year-End ITA Program Activity Report for Program Year 2015-2016; 3) Final “Bridging the Gap” Program Activity Report; 4) Y-T-D SP NEG Program Activity Report; 5) Y-T-D Rapid Response Program Activity Report for this Program Year; 6) Year-End Rapid Response Program Activity Report for Program Year 2015-2016; 7) Y-T-D JD NEG OJT Program Activity Report; 8) Year-End Participation Levels for Program Year 2015-2016; 9) Year-End Payments made to ITA Training Providers for Program Year 2015-2016; 9) Program Year 2016-2017 Budget Awards; 10) Regional Job Centers’ Sub-Committee Member Listing; and 11) Listing of Board Members for Program Year 2016-2017.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Peters asked if there were any other comments. There were none.

Mr. Stewart will be leaving the Board of Directors effective December 31, 2016. Mr. Peters thanked Mr. Stewart for his service. Mr. Mason will be retiring from the Wetzel County Commission effective December 31, 2016. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Mr. Peters thanked Mr. Mason for his 18 years of service.

There being no further business, Mr. Peters requested a motion that the meeting be adjourned at approximately 12:45 pm. Motion made by Mr. Sorrenti. Motion carried unanimously.