June 9, 2016 ~ 11:30a.m. REAP Executive Committee & REAP Legislative Committee Wichita Workforce Center 2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita

1. Welcome: Commissioner Carol Voran, Executive Committee Chair

2. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of Minutes from Executive Committee Meeting from May 12, 2016: Commissioner Carol Voran, Chair (pp. 2-4) Recommended action: Approve the minutes from the May 12, 2016 Executive Committee meeting.

B. Approval of Minutes from Legislative Committee Meeting from April 6, 2016: Mayor Terry Sommers, Chair (pp. 5-6) Recommended action: Approve the minutes from the April 6, 2016 Legislative Committee meeting.

3. REAP Legislative Committee Business: A. REAP hosting a reception for elected officials and candidates: Keith Lawing (pg. 7) Recommended action: provide feedback and direction on hosting a reception for elected/candidates. B. 2016 Primary election listing: Marla Canfield (pp. 8-16) Recommended action: receive and file.

4. Executive Committee Business: A. WIOA Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB) Appointment: Keith Lawing (pp. 17-20) With the passage of WIOA a new CEOB appointment will need to be approved. Recommended action: appoint Mayor Jeff Longwell, Wichita, to serve on CEOB.

B. Regional Transportation Planning: Keith Lawing (pp. 21-23) Recommended action: receive feedback from members about transportation taskforce.

5. Other Business: Executive / Legislative Committee Members

6. Adjourn REAP Executive and Legislative Committees Item #2.A June 9, 2016 Submitted by: Keith Lawing

REAP Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Wichita Workforce Center 2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita May 12, 2016 ~ 11:30a.m.

1. Welcome: Commissioner Carol Voran, Chair Commissioner Carol Voran, Kingman County, called the meeting to order.

2. Approval of Minutes from February 11, 2015 Commissioner Chip Westfall, Harvey County (Mayor Jeff Longwell, Wichita) moved to approve the minutes from February 11, 2016 Executive Committee meeting. Motion adopted.

3. Regional Transportation Updates A. Regional Planning session with WAMPO On April 25, REAP/WAMPO hosted a transportation planning meeting. Invited to the meeting were regional economic development agencies, REAP members, WAMPO members, local community leadership, BREG, private industry, state agencies. Misty Bruckner, WSU, facilitated the conversation and a written summary of the meeting will be provided. Participants discussed enhancing regional transportation cooperation and how to get a process moving forward.

The primary action steps that came out of the conversation: 1. Develop a framework 2. Identify regional priorities 3. Action steps for a regional focus on transportation policy issues.

It was recommend REAP take the lead position in developing the framework for a regional transportation model and to begin a coordinated strategy. There will be presentations at upcoming REAP and WAMPO meetings.

Next steps are to set up another meeting with key partners and start making a regional plan.

B. Partnership to promote Eisenhower Airport At the April 21, 2016, REAP Board of Directors meeting, Sonia Greteman proposed a strategy to promote new services by Southwest Airlines. It was decided that REAP would support efforts to promote the commercial air service from Eisenhower Airport.

REAP was asked to partner with Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Wichita Partner in implementing a regional awareness and outreach strategy. REAP staff met with officials for the airport, GWP, and Wichita Metro Chamber to begin developing a coordinated regional strategy.

Potential next steps for REAP: • Reach out to area chambers and business groups.

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• Social media awareness called “Get on Board”. Attached are materials provided by the airport. • Create economic impact analysis of commercial air service.

Kathy Sexton, Derby (Council Member Carl Koster, Cheney) moved to start using airport tool for the campaign on social media/presentations. Motion adopted.

4. WIOA Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB) Agreement Through an agreement entered into by counties in Kansas Local Area IV (Counties of Butler, Cowley, Kingman, Harper, Sedgwick and Sumner) as defined by the State of Kansas, the REAP Economic Development Committee (EDC) was designated to serve as the Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB), consistent with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Due to the transition of the EDC in 2014, the Executive Committee preformed the functions of the Chief Elected Officials Business. Since April 10, 2014, Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell, has carried out these duties on behalf of the REAP Executive Committee.

With the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (Public Law 113- 128) (WIOA), the counties of Butler, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner counties have been designated as the Kansas WIOA Local Area IV by the Governor of the State of Kansas. As part of implementing WIOA, a new CEOB model is being proposed. The proposed model is based on other local workforce areas and has been reviewed by Lee and Austin Parker, legal counsel for the Workforce Alliance. Next step in the process to present the CEOB agreement to the 6 counties in Local Area IV and eligible councils of governments (ex., WAMPO, SCAC) Key Features Functions of CEOB Functions of LWDB The CEOB shall appoint the members of the Local Area The Workforce Alliance, as the One Workforce Development Board, Stop Operator in Local Area IV, Broaden engagement by local hereinafter referred to as the shall annually develop a budget for government in Area IV. There will LWDB, for the Kansas Workforce One Stop operations that complies be no more than 15 and no fewer Investment Area IV. Such with the provisions of WIOA and than seven members on the CEOB. appointments shall be made supports the workforce priorities pursuant to the provisions of WIOA for the region as outlined in the and applicable federal and state Local Area Plan. regulations. The CEOB shall serve as Grant Workforce Alliance will secure Active Councils of Local Recipient for grant funds under Director/Officer bonding and Governments in Local Area IV may Workforce Innovation and insurance, including errors and also appoint a member of the Opportunity Act Title I Adult, omissions insurance, to mitigate CEOB. Dislocated Worker and Youth potential liability of local Programs. governments. Each appointment will last 3 years The duties of the CEOB include consistent with the strategic attending biannual meetings in planning cycle. Unless stated May and November. Special otherwise, appointments begin on meetings can be called as needed. July 1 and end on June 30. Liability for federal dollars.

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Mayor Jeff Longwell, Wichita (Mayor Terry Somers, Mount Hope) moved to approve the CEOB model as prosed for Local Area IV. Motion adopted.

5. Membership Update Staff provided an update of the annual dues. The only missing assessments are: South Hutchinson (in process), Mulvane, and associate member SCKEDD.

REAP staff will also work on recruitment strategies for state elected officials to become associate members of REAP.

6. Other Business: Executive Committee Members

7. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 1:00p.m.

Attendance Commissioner Carol Voran, Kingman County, Chair Kathy Sexton, Derby Mayor Terry Somers, Mount Hope Commissioner Dave Unruh, Sedgwick County Mayor Jeff Longwell, Wichita Commissioner Chip Westfall, Harvey County Mayor Marcey Gregory, Goddard Council Member Carl Koster, Cheney Mayor Vince Haines, El Dorado Staff/ Guests Misty Bruckner, WSU Keith Lawing, REAP Marla Canfield, REAP

Recommended action: Approve the minutes from the May 12, 2016 Executive Committee meeting.

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REAP Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes Wichita Workforce Center 2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita April 6, 2016 ~ 10:30 a.m.

1. Welcome: Mayor Terry Somers, Chair

2. Approval of Minutes from March 24, 2016 Meeting City Attorney Bob Myers, Newton (City Manager George Kolb, Valley Center) moved to approve the minutes from March 24, 2016. Motion adopted.

3. 2016 REAP Legislative Updates Keith Lawing provided an update on the follow REAP legislative priorities: REAP supports transportation projects and strategies to enhance the regional economy in South Central Kansas.

Maintain funding for Kansas T-Works projects in the REAP region, discourage “raiding” transportation funds to balance the budget. o Update: The Kansas Contractors Association will begin a month-long, statewide campaign Friday opposing Senate Bill 463, which would redirect sales tax transfers from the Kansas Department of Transportation to the State General Fund. The campaign, called the Detour-Green Light Campaign, will run customized ads in various cities, identifying local legislators as opponents or proponents of highway funding.

SB 463 would eliminate next fiscal year the statutory allocation of a percentage of sales and compensating use funds to KDOT, and instead send those monies to the SGF for possible earmarking for KDOT. The automatic allocation of those sales/compensating use funds is what KCA is trying to maintain.

The bill also would affect the treatment of funds for several other state agencies, detouring them through the SGF instead of dedicating them for specific agencies.

REAP encourages the to have a public dialogue, debate, and vote about the possible economic and social benefits of expanding KanCare. o Update: No action / no hearing is scheduled. The options presented to expand are not only budget neutral, but may help the state finances. As of today, over $1 billion has been turned away from the federal government. Bruce has provided a handout on Via Christi Health and the economic impact.

REAP requests increased state investment in education and skills training, technology, and innovative research to address the shortage of skilled labor for key industries in South Central Kansas. • The proposed merger with Wichita State University and the Wichita Area Technical College to enhance the regional infrastructure for education and skills training. o Update: No action / no further hearings scheduled. Several amendments were added to SB451 without support of WSU and WATC.

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4. Tax Lid Update o The League of Kansas Municipalities, Kansas Association of Counties and others have been negotiating with the Kansas Association of Realtors and interest groups on a compromise to the legislation, which outlines limitations to local government property tax increases and they were working on an agreement. o Discussion on strategies for communicating to members of the South Central Kansas Legislative Delegation before they return to Topeka. REAP is hosting a Board of Directors meeting on April 21st at the Eisenhower Airport in Wichita from 12 to 2:00pm and want to use this convening to update its members on the tax lid, and or use this forum to communicate to area legislators. Recognizing the leadership both the KLM and KAC have had on this issue, REAP wants to be cautious in approaching legislators to make sure it is consistent with your plans and strategies and does not undermine any negotiations or conversation you may currently be engaged in.

o The Committee directed to ask the following of KAC/LKM: . Would one or both be able to attend the April 21, 2016 to provide an update on this and other legislative issue impacting local governments? . Do they think it would be helpful to reach out and invite legislators to attend this meeting to discuss the tax lid and some of its “consequences” or challenges it poses for local governments as a way of positively influencing the possible outcomes when they return to Topeka? . If so, would it be prudent to make a blanket invite to the entire SCKS delegation, or invite a few key members like Senator Wagle, Rep. Sullentrop or others? . Do you have any specific talking points to share with REAP members on the tax lid in the event they can or get to communicate to their legislator(s) in the next couple of weeks?

5. Other Business: Legislative Committee Members Kathy Sexton, Derby, discussed hosting a “meet and greet” for those running for office this summer. REAP could sponsor the informal event.

6. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m. Members/ Alternates Mayor Terry Somers, Mount Hope, Chair Kathy Sexton, Derby George Kolb, Valley Center Council member Carl Koster, Cheney Bob Myers, Newton Commissioner Carol Voran, Kingman County (phone) John Waltner, Harvey County Mayor Jeff Longwell, Wichita (phone) Staff Keith Lawing, REAP Marla Canfield, REAP

Recommended action: Approve the minutes from the April 6, 2016 Legislative Committee meeting.

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Item: Reception for Legislative candidates and REAP members

Background: At the April 6, 2016 REAP Legislative Committee meeting it was suggested REAP sponsor a “meet and greet” reception for those legislative candidates for office this summer.

Analysis: In discussing with potential partners and stakeholders it was suggested instead of hosting pre-election reception, REAP plan an event immediately following the November elections. The primary reason is the concern over the effectiveness of a reception during the campaign as many candidates will be busy engaging voters in their respective districts and would not view a REAP event as helping their campaign. A post-election reception would allow REAP to specifically target the individuals that will be representing the region in the Legislative starting in 2017.

Staff researched venues/catering and estimate the cost to host an event would be approximately $2,300

Recommended action: provide feedback and direction on hosting a reception for elected/candidates.

7 REAP Executive and Legislative Committees Item #3.B June 9, 2016 Submitted By: Marla Canfield Item: 2016 Primary election listing

Background:

There are 101 2016 Primary election listing from the State of Kansas Office of the Secretary of State (pulled 06.06.16). There is one election in the US Senate, with two primary races. There are four races in the US House with four primaries. For state house races: there will be 20 primary elections and 33 general elections. There are 98 candidates running for the state legislature in the REAP region. Nine of the candidates are running without opposition (light yellow).

Candidate Office District Party Home Address City Zip E-Mail Ballot City United States Democratic Monique Singh 0 1402 Washington Blvd. #2E Kansas City 66102 [email protected] Senate United States Democratic Patrick Wiesner 0 2717 Ann Ct. Lawrence 66046 [email protected] Senate United States i Jerry Moran 0 Republican P.O. Box 1151 Hays 67601 Senate United States DJ Smith 0 Republican 107 Rohrer Heights Osawatomie 66071 Senate

United States i Tim Huelskamp House of 1 Republican [email protected] Representatives United States Roger Marshall House of 1 Republican 4501 Quail Creek Dr Great Bend 67530 [email protected] Representatives

United States Democratic Britani Potter House of 2 943 S. Locust Ottawa 66067 [email protected] Representatives United States i Lynn Jenkins House of 2 Republican 5940 SW Clarion Lane Topeka 66610 [email protected] Representatives

United States Democratic Reggie Marselus House of 3 12115 W. 93 Lenexa 66215 [email protected] Representatives

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United States Nathaniel W. Democratic House of 3 2731 N. 72nd Terr Kansas City 66109 [email protected] McLaughlin Representatives United States Democratic 5300 Mission Woods Jay Sidie House of 3 Mission Woods 66205 [email protected] Terrace Representatives United States Greg Goode House of 3 Republican 23690 State Line Rd Louisburg 66053 Representatives United States i Kevin Yoder House of 3 Republican 14521 Mastin St Overland Park 66221 [email protected] Representatives

United States Democratic Daniel B. Giroux House of 4 9410 Sterling Court Wichita 67205 [email protected] Representatives United States Democratic Robert Leon Tillman House of 4 2802 Beacon Hill Rd. Wichita 67220 [email protected] Representatives United States i Michael Pompeo House of 4 Republican 1310 Perth Ct. Wichita 67208 Representatives

Democratic Gabriel Costilla Kansas Senate 16 1212 S. Gasaway Dr. Derby 67037 [email protected] Derby

i Ty Masterson Kansas Senate 16 Republican 1539 Phyllis Lane Andover 67002 [email protected] Andover

Troy E. Tabor II Kansas Senate 16 Republican 607 G. Crescent Lakes Dr. Andover 67002 [email protected] Andover

Democratic Lynn W. Rogers Kansas Senate 25 912 N Spaulding Wichita 67203 [email protected] Wichita

William Eveland Kansas Senate 25 Republican 2220 Menlo Wichita 67211 Wichita

Jim Price Kansas Senate 25 Republican 548 S. Erie Wichita 67211 [email protected] Wichita

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Democratic Benjamin Poteete Kansas Senate 26 P.O. Box 342 Goddard 67052 [email protected] Goddard

Byron C. Dunlavy Kansas Senate 26 Republican 1209 Seasons Ct Goddard 67052 [email protected] Goddard

Garden i Dan Kerschen Kansas Senate 26 Republican 645 S. 263 W Garden Plain 67050 Plain

Democratic Tony Hunter Kansas Senate 27 2161 N. Covington Cir. Wichita 67212 Wichita

Lori Graham Kansas Senate 27 Republican 2649 N Keith Ct Wichita 67205 [email protected] Wichita

Gene Suellentrop Kansas Senate 27 Republican 6813 W. Northwind Circle Wichita 67205 [email protected] Wichita

Democratic Keith Humphrey Kansas Senate 28 2924 N. Rough Creek Rd. Derby 67037 [email protected] Derby

Jo L. Hillman Kansas Senate 28 Republican 3705 E. Mount Vernon Wichita 67218 [email protected] Wichita

i Mike Petersen Kansas Senate 28 Republican 2608 S Southeast Dr Wichita 67216 Wichita

Oletha Faust Democratic i Kansas Senate 29 P.O. Box 20335 Wichita 67208 [email protected] Wichita Goudeau

Democratic Anabel Larumbe Kansas Senate 30 1756 S. Drollinger Wichita 67218 Wichita

Democratic Nathan Tokala Kansas Senate 30 7910 E Hartmoor St Wichita 67206 [email protected] Wichita

i Susan Wagle Kansas Senate 30 Republican 4 N. Sagebrush Wichita 67230 Wichita

Democratic Valley J. Michelle Vann Kansas Senate 31 5045 W. 81st Street North Valley Center 67147 [email protected] Center

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Renee Erickson Kansas Senate 31 Republican 7821 E. Dutch Ave. Walton 67151 Walton

i Carolyn McGinn Kansas Senate 31 Republican 11047 N. 87th W. Sedgwick 67135 Sedgwick

Democratic Don Shimkus Kansas Senate 32 301 N. Pacific Oxford 67119 [email protected] Oxford

Larry W. Alley Kansas Senate 32 Republican 517 Quail Nest Rd Winfield 67156 Winfield

Democratic Hutchinson Homer L. Gilson Kansas Senate 34 201 W 5th Ave Hutchinson 67501 [email protected]

Hutchinson Edward E. Berger Kansas Senate 34 Republican 2501 Briarwood Ln Hutchinson 67502 [email protected]

i Terry Bruce Kansas Senate 34 Republican 5301 N. Centennial Rd. Nickerson 67561 bruceforkansas.com Nickerson

Democratic Levi Morris Kansas Senate 35 1007 Tobias Dr Lyons 67554 Lyons

McPherson i Richard Wilborn Kansas Senate 35 Republican 1504 Heritage Pl McPherson 67460 [email protected]

Kansas House of Democratic North 72 2727 N. Main North Newton 67117 [email protected] Representatives Newton Kansas House of i 72 Republican 1006 Lazy Creek Drive Newton 67114 Newton Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic McPherson Terrance J. Krier 73 502 South Main Street McPherson 67460 [email protected] Representatives Kansas House of McPherson i 73 Republican 108 Arcadian Ct McPherson 67460 [email protected] Representatives

Kansas House of i 74 Republican 708 Charles St. Hesston 67062 Hesston Representatives 11 REAP Executive and Legislative Committees Item #3.B June 9, 2016 Submitted By: Marla Canfield

Kansas House of i Will Carpenter 75 Republican 6965 SW 18th El Dorado 67042 [email protected] El Dorado Representatives Kansas House of Mary Martha Good 75 Republican 89 SE 20th Street El Dorado 67042 [email protected] El Dorado Representatives

Kansas House of i Kristey S. Williams 77 Republican 506 Stone Lake Ct Augusta 67010 Augusta Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic i 79 1402 E. 9th Winfield 67156 [email protected] Winfield Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Michelle Schiltz 80 512 N. Webb Caldwell 67022 [email protected] Caldwell Representatives Kansas House of Arkansas Anita Judd-Jenkins 80 Republican 225 N "C" Street Arkansas City 67005 Representatives City Kansas House of Arkansas i Kasha Kelley 80 Republican 2660 Valley View Ark City 67005 Representatives City

Kansas House of Democratic James W McCluer 81 1700 Arrowhead Drive Derby 67037 [email protected] Derby Representatives Kansas House of i 81 Republican 2425 N Newberry Apt 3202 Derby 67037 [email protected] Derby Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Danette Harris 82 1494 N. Powers Dr Mulvane 67110 [email protected] Mulvane Representatives Kansas House of i Pete DeGraaf 82 Republican 1545 E. 119th Mulvane 67110 [email protected] Mulvane Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic i 83 12 E Peach Tree Lane Wichita 67207 [email protected] Wichita Representatives Kansas House of M. Lewis Ackerman 83 Republican 1050 N. Ridgewood Wichita 67208 Wichita Representatives

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Kansas House of Democratic i 84 1754 N. Madison Ave. Wichita 67214 Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Patty Beamer 85 6833 Odessa Bel Aire 67226 [email protected] Bel Aire Representatives Kansas House of i Chuck Weber 85 Republican 2331 N. Winstead Cir. Wichita 67226 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic i Jim Ward 86 3100 E. Clark Wichita 67211 Wichita Representatives Kansas House of Christopher Drake 86 Republican 1707 S. Estelle St. Wichita 67211 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Tonya Howard 87 8101 E. Morningside Wichita 67207 [email protected] Wichita Representatives Kansas House of Jeremy Alessi 87 Republican 8045 E Douglas #214 Wichita 67207 Wichita Representatives Kansas House of Roger A. Elliott 87 Republican 12015 E. Tamarac Wichita 67206 Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Elizabeth Bishop 88 8518 E Longlake St Wichita 67207 [email protected] Wichita Representatives Kansas House of i Joseph Scapa 88 Republican 2209 S. White Cliff Ln. Wichita 67207 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic KC Ohaebosim 89 2330 N Oliver #511 Wichita 67220 Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Valley Lou Cicirello 90 1041 N. Old Trail Cir Valley Center 67147 [email protected] Representatives Center Kansas House of Valley i 90 Republican 619 N. Birch Valley Center 67147 [email protected] Representatives Center

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Kansas House of Greg Lakin 91 Republican 2824 W. Timbercreek Circle Wichita 67204 [email protected] Wichita Representatives Kansas House of J.C. Moore 91 Republican 404 N. Sioux Ct. Kechi 67067 [email protected] Kechi Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic i John Carmichael 92 1475 N. Lieunett Wichita 67203 Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Deb Shepard 93 451 S. 3rd Clearwater 67026 [email protected] Clearwater Representatives Kansas House of i John Whitmer 93 Republican 12905 W. Red Rock Wichita 67235 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Susan K. Osborne 94 909 N. Maize Rd Unit 214 Wichita 67212 [email protected] Wichita Representatives Kansas House of Scott Anderson 94 Republican 802 N. Bay Country Cir Wichita 67235 Wichita Representatives Kansas House of Leo Delperdang 94 Republican 2103 N. Pintail Wichita 67235 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic i Tom Sawyer 95 1041 S Elizabeth St Wichita 67213 Wichita Representatives Kansas House of Michael Capps 95 Republican 803 N Sheridan St Apt 403 Wichita 67203 Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Brandon Whipple 96 4455 S. Washington Ct Wichita 67216 Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Stan Reeser 97 2551 S. Hiram Ave. Wichita 67217 [email protected] Wichita Representatives Kansas House of Nick Hoheisel 97 Republican 3130 S Richmond Wichita 67217 [email protected] Wichita Representatives Kansas House of i Leslie G. Osterman 97 Republican 1401 Dallas Wichita 67217 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

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Kansas House of Democratic Steven G. Crum 98 315 Linden Ln Haysville 67060 Haysville Representatives Kansas House of Democratic Justin Kraemer 98 5036 Elmhurst Wichita 67216 [email protected] Wichita Representatives Kansas House of i Steve Anthimides 98 Republican 2730 Southeast Dr. Wichita 67216 Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Randy J. Banwart 99 Republican 623 Marsha Andover 67002 Andover Representatives Kansas House of 99 Republican 8 Sagebrush Wichita 67230 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Glen Shafer 100 357 N Westfield St Wichita 67212 Wichita Representatives Kansas House of James Breitenbach 100 Republican 9841 West Shade Lane Wichita 67212 Wichita Representatives Kansas House of i Daniel Hawkins 100 Republican 9406 Harvest Ln. Wichita 67212 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Clifton Beck 101 515 N. Forestview Ct Wichita 67235 Wichita Representatives Kansas House of Pretty i 101 Republican 1111 E Boundary Rd Pretty Prairie [email protected] Representatives Prairie

Kansas House of Democratic Hutchinson Patsy Terrell 102 906 E Avenue A Hutchinson 67501 [email protected] Representatives Kansas House of Hutchinson i Jan Pauls 102 Republican 101 E. 11th Ave. Hutchinson 67501 [email protected] Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic i Ponka-We Victors 103 2220 Mascot Wichita 67204 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

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Kansas House of Democratic Hutchinson Betty Taylor 104 52 Eastwood Dr. Hutchinson 67502 Representatives Kansas House of i Steven R. Becker 104 Republican 11309 East 69th Ave Buhler 67522 [email protected] Buhler Representatives Kansas House of Hutchinson Lowell J. Peachey 104 Republican 209 Hyde Park Drive Hutchinson 67502 [email protected] Representatives

Kansas House of Democratic Cammie Funston 105 760 N. Brownthrush Ln Wichita 67212 Wichita Representatives Kansas House of 105 Republican 2611 N. Bayside Ct Wichita 67205 [email protected] Wichita Representatives

Recommended action: receive and file.

16 REAP Executive and Legislative Committees Item #4.A June 9, 2016 Submitted By: Keith Lawing Item: WIOA Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB) Appointment

Background: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-128) (WIOA) is new federal employment and training legislation that supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). WIOA is designed to help job seekers access quality services related to employment, education and training, and supportive services to succeed and to match employers with a skilled workforce they need to compete in the global economy. The counties of Butler, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner counties have been designated as the Kansas WIOA Local Area IV by the Governor of the State of Kansas. The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas (WA) serves as the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB), operates the workforce centers in the region and manages the employment and training programs.

WIOA requires local governments to establish a Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB) to oversee the operations of a local area. The CEOB functions as Grant Recipient for funds under WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Programs for Local Area IV, and appoints members to the Local Workforce Development Board. Approximately $3 million is allocated annually to Local Area IV. This funding is critical to serve both employers and job seekers in South Central Kansas.

Analysis: The Workforce Alliance is requesting adoption, approval of the attached agreement and appointment of elected officials to serve on the CEOB. The CEOB functions as Grant Recipient for funds under WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Programs for Local Area IV, and appoints members to the Local Workforce Development Board.

The proposed CEOB agreement is enclosed. It is based on templates used in other regions and was prepared with the assistance of legal counsel. As proposed there will be no more than 15 and no fewer than seven members on the CEOB in Local Area IV. Each appointment will last 3 years consistent with the strategic planning cycle. Unless stated otherwise, terms begin on July 1 and end on June 30. When vacancies arise it is up to the organization with the opening to appoint a new member. A position on the CEOB is considered vacant on the date the term expires, a member becomes ineligible, a member is removed, or a member resigns or dies. The vacancy shall be filled by the appointing county through reappointment or replacement within sixty (60) days of the creation of the vacancy.

As proposed the membership of the CEOB will consist of: • Active Councils of Local Governments in Local Area IV may appoint one (1) member to the CEOB. • Up to two (2) members from counties of Butler, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner counties. Those appointed must be an elected official (commissioner/mayor/council member) in the county which they are appointed to represent.

The engagement of Active Councils of Local Governments on the CEOB will be a tremendous asset in the development and implementation of employment and training strategies in this region. Since April 10, 2014, Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell, has carried out these duties on behalf of the REAP Executive Committee and it is recommended he continue to represent REAP on the CEOB.

Recommended action: appoint Mayor Jeff Longwell, Wichita, to serve on CEOB.

17 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE WORKFORCE ALLIANCE OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS, INC. AND THE CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS BOARD

THIS AGREEMENT is by and between the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, Inc. (Workforce Alliance) and the Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB) for the Kansas Local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Area IV.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-128) (WIOA), the counties of Butler, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner counties have been designated as the Kansas WIOA Local Area IV by the Governor of the State of Kansas and by agreements of member counties; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of WIOA, CEOB designates the Workforce Alliance as the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) for Local Area IV; and

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, CEOB and Workforce Alliance do hereby agree to the following provisions as the governing principles of the partnership between them for the effective planning, coordination and implementation of the employment and training system within Local Area IV.

SECTION I. DESIGNATIONS

1.01 The Governor of the State of Kansas has designated CEOB as the Grant Recipient for Local Area IV, in accordance with the procedures set forth in WIOA.

1.02 CEOB has designated the Workforce Alliance as the LWDB for Local Area IV and has appointed members to the Workforce Alliance in accordance with the procedures set forth in WIOA.

SECTION II. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CEOB

2.01 There will be no more than 15 and no fewer than seven members on the CEOB. The counties of Butler, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick and Sumner counties, which have been collectively designated as the Kansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Area IV, may each appoint up to two (2) members for the CEOB. Active Councils of Local Governments in Local Area IV may also appoint a member of the CEOB. Those appointed must be an elected official (mayor, commissioner and/or councilmember) of the county or a city within the county which they are appointed to represent. Each appointment will last 3 years consistent with the strategic planning cycle. Unless stated otherwise herein, appointments begin on July 1 and end on June 30. When vacancies arise it is up to the organization with the opening to appoint a new member. A position on the CEOB is considered vacant on the date the term expires, a member becomes ineligible, a member is removed, or a member resigns or dies. The vacancy shall be filled

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2.02 The duties of the CEOB include attending biannual meetings in May and November. Special meetings can be called as needed. Each meeting falls under the Kansas Open Meetings Act.

2.03 The CEOB shall appoint the members of the Local Area Workforce Development Board, hereinafter referred to as the LWDB, for the Kansas Workforce Investment Area IV. Such appointments shall be made pursuant to the provisions of WIOA and applicable federal and state regulations.

2.04 The CEOB shall carry out the duties of the CEOB as outlined in the WIOA for Local Area IV, and the elected officials in Local Area IV who serve on the CEOB will carry out the duties as outlined in the WIOA for the CEOB.

2.05 The CEOB shall serve as Grant Recipient for grant funds under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Programs.

SECTION III. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF WORKFORCE ALLIANCE

3.01 The Workforce Alliance, as the One Stop Operator in Local Area IV, shall annually develop a budget for One Stop operations that complies with the provisions of WIOA and supports the workforce priorities for the region as outlined in the Local Area Plan. The budget shall include estimates of revenues and expenditures, and shall be submitted to CEOB for review no later than 45 days prior to the start of each fiscal year. Upon request of CEOB, Workforce Alliance shall submit a detailed work plan explaining its budget.

SECTION IV. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT

4.01 Funds will be provided from the Kansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Area IV's annual allocation under WIOA and other appropriate Federal and State sources to support the functions of Local Area IV as specified in the WIOA and other pertinent regulations. Any services funded through this process shall be held to all requirements and performance standards, including standards of cost and price reasonableness, specified by the WIOA and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

4.02 Liability to repay amounts from funds received under WIOA that are legally determined to be a misappropriation of funds received by Local Area IV due to: 1) willful disregard of WIOA and accompanying rules and regulations, 2) gross negligence, or 3) failure to observe accepted standards of administration (referred to as an "audit exception" or an "administrative finding”), and which are not payments for services provided to the resident of a specific county, shall be paid for by contributions from each County. The amount of contributions required from each county in such an event shall be based on the percentage of the total number of clients serviced in each

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4.03 Workforce Alliance will secure Director/Officer bonding and insurance, including errors and omissions insurance, as well as any other insurance deemed appropriate. To the extent applicable, this insurance coverage shall indemnify and hold harmless each County and Council of Local Governments within Local Area IV, including for repayment liability under Section 4.02 of this Agreement.

SECTION V. MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

5.01 This Agreement may be modified from time to time by mutual written agreement that is executed by Workforce Alliance and CEOB.

5.02 Neither party shall be liable for any delay in or inability to perform its obligations hereunder if immediate notice is given and if the delay or inability to perform is due to any event beyond the reasonable control of such party such as but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, storm, explosion, riot, war or strike or any other circumstance of a like or different nature.

5.03 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Kansas as to interpretation and performance.

5.04 In any case of an inconsistency between any provision of this Agreement and any provision or section of an applicable Federal, State or County rule, regulation or law, then the applicable Federal, State, or County rule, regulation or law shall supersede and control the conflicting provision of this Agreement.

5.04 If any provision of this Agreement shall be declared illegal, void or unenforceable, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

5.05 This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by either of the parties upon thirty (30) day written notice to the other party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers, respectively, on this ______day of ______, 2016.

______Chairman Local Area IV Workforce Development Board Chief Elected Officials Board for the Kansas Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas Local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

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20 REAP Executive Committee Item #4.B June 9, 2016 Submitted By: Keith Lawing Item: Transportation Taskforce

Background: On April 25, REAP/WAMPO hosted a transportation planning meeting. Invited to the meeting were regional economic development agencies, REAP members, WAMPO members, local community leadership, BREG, private industry, state agencies. Misty Bruckner, WSU, facilitated the conversation and a written summary of the meeting will be provided. Participants discussed enhancing regional transportation cooperation and how to get a process moving forward.

The primary action steps that came out of the conversation: 1. Develop a framework 2. Identify regional priorities 3. Action steps for a regional focus on transportation policy issues.

It was recommend REAP take the lead position in developing the framework for a regional transportation model and to begin a coordinated strategy. There will be presentations at upcoming REAP and WAMPO meetings.

Attached is a copy of the draft action steps/goals REAP developed to start working on plan to address regional transportation needs/

Recommended action: receive feedback from members about transportation taskforce.

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REAP Executive Committee Item #4.B June 9, 2016 Submitted By: Keith Lawing

REAP/WAMPO Transportation Action Steps/Goals

On April 25, REAP/WAMPO hosted a transportation taskforce planning meeting. Invited to the meeting were regional economic development agencies, REAP members, WAMPO members, local community leadership, BREG, private industry, state agencies. Participants discussed enhancing regional transportation cooperation and how to get a process moving forward. Agreed to present next steps to WAMPO Policy Body, REAP Board of Directors, and BREG Transportation and Logistics Sector.

Defining the Problem What are the issues that need to be addresses through enhanced regional coordination? • A lack of a recognized and unified voice for the region to define priorities to the state and federal government • Transportation planning aligned with economic development and job creation o Missed opportunities with thinking of it as congestion model versus a job model • Need to ensure BREGs private sectors and regional business leaders are engaged.

Preferred Outcome • Unified voice • Regional convener • Prioritized list of regional transportation projects supporting job growth strategies (defined region?) • Need data on regional assets – Gap analysis to quantify capacity • Strategic plan beyond WAMPO 2040 – broader regional plan

Tangible Short-term outcomes? • Leveraging of resources for the region • Better information on impact and amount of federal and state investment in region • Define voiced through a regional convener • Framework for a regional transportation strategy • Regional advocacy – for resources and projects • Increased participation by local governments in region on strategy development

Tangible long-term outcomes? • Recognized regional transportation strategy • Job Growth • Improved transportation system

Overcoming Barriers • Lack of trust, lack of ability/knowledge to partner, consistent long term plan, limited resources • Planning being focused only on funding • Willing engagement of regional counties/cities

22 Identifying Ownership Next steps? • REAP take on role as lead regional convener • WAMPO to be the key partner providing technical support and data • Engage private sector through BREG • Connect with Economic Development agencies in region

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