August 5, 2010 Meeting Minutes
attendees
Phil Brewer, Holiday Inn
Glenn Baker, Workforce New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Gregg DeBaere, Atlantic Coast Communications, NJ, Inc.
Dennis Gillies, Workforce New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Gina Lorusso, Camden County Board of Social Services
Kathleen Mayfield, Camden County One-Stop Operator
John Potts, Graphic Communication Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 14
WIB STAFF
Sherriea Gorden
Jeffrey S. Swartz
Welcome and Introductions
Gregg welcomed attendees and round table introductions were made.
Assignment Updates:
§ Kathy Mayfield reviewed the Management Team Partners programs list and discussed required signatures’; she explained in order to simplify the matrix she was reluctant to add letters for fear of confusion, however, added narrative at the bottom. The committee agreed to make it as simple as possible; and requested Kathy to make minor changes for review and final approval.
§ Sherriea Gorden drafted a “purpose statement”, members reviewed and recommended minor changes to finalize.
§ Gregg reviewed #’s 3, 4, 5 of the MOU, after lengthy discussion revisions were suggested that will be incorporated and distributed for review at the next meeting.
§ The CWEP job description completed by Glenn Baker was reviewed and discussed and will be revised based on committee input. Gina Lorusso made several suggestions and will provide additional input and review prior to distribution at the next meeting.
§ Members were asked to review # 6, Roles and Responsibilities of Management Team Partners for discussion at the next meeting.
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2010 8:30 AM at the WIB office. Office location will be sent in advance of the meeting.
Submitted,
Sherriea Gorden
Executive Assistant
July 20, 2010
MINUTES
attendees
Phil Brewer, Holiday Inn
Gregg DeBaere, Atlantic Coast Communications, NJ, Inc.
Terrance Leverett, Workforce New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Gina Lorusso, Camden County Board of Social Services
Kathleen Mayfield, Camden County One-Stop Operator
John Potts, Graphic Communication Conference, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 14
WIB STAFF
Sherriea Gorden
Jeffrey S. Swartz
Welcome and Introductions
Gregg welcomed attendees and round table introductions were made.
summary of project
Gregg summarized the work of the committee to date as; reviewing several templates with agreement that the Middlesex document will serve as the general template. Gregg stated the consensus of the committee indicated the succinctness of Middlesex’s format complemented with the inclusion of a matrix similar to Burlington County’s MOU would best suit the needs of Camden County. Since the WIB’s “Vision” statement is under review; we will postpone addressing the vision section of the MOU pending the outcome of the WIB’s Executive Committee meeting scheduled for July 21, 2010 and committee meetings will focus on the MOU until finalized.
Kathy Mayfield provided members with a section of WIA legislation that described in detail Workforce Investment Board’s MOU requirements. Members identified necessary partner agencies to meet the legal requirements and agreed the law should be referenced in the “Purpose Statement” within the MOU. Sherriea Gorden volunteered to draft a Purpose Statement for review by the committee at the next scheduled meeting on August 5, 2010.
Jeff Swartz obtained a copy of Appendix A, referenced, but not included with the Middlesex MOU for the committee. Members reviewed the appendix, which is another Matrix; a census concluded the Appendix would not be used as it displayed services by vendor as opposed to funding. He also updated members of his contact with Victor Figueroa from the Housing Authority of the City of Camden. Victor indicated that public entities such as the HACC have a process in executing MOU’s and before Dr. Marquez, Executive Director could sign a MOU; the document would have to be approved by the Board of Commissioners. Victor indicated he would advise Dr. Marquez, and Gloria Wright, General Counsel that the process should start. Unfortunately, Victor was unable to attend today’s meeting. It was agreed, based on the expressed level of interest from the Housing Authority of the City of Camden that they should be listed as a signature partner on the MOU.
The committee reviewed the Required Partners and Programs draft chart #’s 1-17 (Programs Under Title I of WIA) to determine required signatures as follows:
AGENCY SIGNATURE
1. Adults Camden County Resource Center, Kathleen Mayfield
2. Dislocated Workers Camden County Resource Center, Kathleen Mayfield
3. Youth Camden County Resource Center, Kathleen Mayfield
4. Job Corps TBD (Terrance Leverett will identify)
5. Veteran’s Workforce Programs TBD
6. Programs Authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act TBD
7. Adult Education and Literacy Camden County College, Dr. Raymond Yannuzzi
Activities (Authorized under Title II of (WIA)
8. Vocational Rehabilitation Programs DVR, Teresa Owens
9. Senior Service Activities TBD (Terrance Leverett will identify)
10. Postsecondary Vocational Education Activities Dr. Raymond Yannuzzi & Dr. Albert Monillas
11. Trade Adjustment Assistance TBD (Terrance Leverett will identify)
12. NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance TBD (Terrance Leverett will identify)
13. Local Veteran’s Employment & Disabled Veterans Outreach Programs LWD< Workforce NJ TBD
14. Employment & Training Activities carried out by
the community services Block Grant Geno Lewis, Camden County Community Development
15. Employment & Training Activities carried out by
the Department of Housing & Urban Development HACC, Dr. Maria Marquez
16. Programs Authorized Under State Unemployment NJ Unemployment Service TBD
17. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families CCBSS, Robert Ellis
Members discussed how to determine WIB responsibilities; Gregg suggested reviewing the SETC WIB handbook.
Members reviewed the draft Matrix document and after considerable discussion; several suggestions were offered on expanding the Matrix to identify “Providers” of, funding specific programs. Suggestions included creating a key/symbol or numeric system of tying the provider with the program while maintaining the clarity of the Matrix.
Kathy agreed to rework the Matrix using a numeric system to tie the provider with the funding stream for presentation at the next committee meeting. Members agreed in some instances it may be necessary to provide a short narrative; narrative will be added to the matrix for clarification when necessary. Kathy explained she needs to move forward cognizant of the fact that a Resource Sharing document must be updated and the MOU should create a link between the documents.
Kathy will also:
§ Forward email addresses to Terrance for use when disseminating information
§ Update the Matrix document to include identification of partners offering the services
§ Draft the One-Stop Operator major roles and responsibilities
Glenn Baker was not able to attend today’s meeting but emailed a draft a job description for CWEP’s to work the Public Access Area for review, due to time constraints the review was deferred until the next meeting. Kathy Mayfield stated she would bring a draft position description from Frank Shaw who would also work with the appointed CWEP.
Members were asked to review #4 Management and Staffing and #5 Consortium Partner Responsibilities for discussion and edit at the next meeting.
Sherriea Gorden
§ Draft a Document Purpose statement that includes the WIA Act, SETC compliance, intention of the Matrix and Provider list.
§ Update template with items per today’s meeting.
Next Meeting
- August 5, 2010, 8:30 AM at the WIB office in Bellmawr.
Submitted,
Sherriea Gorden
Executive Assistant
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