Bucks County Workforce Development Board

Bucks County Workforce Development Board Board Meeting Minutes

Date of Meeting: September 27, 2017 International Union of Operating Engineers

In Attendance: Board of Directors – Dennis Jones (Chair), Jeff Davis, Anita Diggs, Kenneth Heydt, Gerald Kilhefner, Pete Krauss, Gregory Krug, Jim Nichols, Karen Orr, Marcine Schiehser, Stephanie Shanblatt, Renee Tiffany

BCWDB Staff: Alice Colyar, John Flanagan, Dianna Kralle, Marion Shinn, Tiffany Young

Guests:  Brian Cummings, PA CareerLink® Bucks County  Susan Herring, Bucks County Community College  Margie McKevitt, Bucks County Planning Commission  Jessica Peterson, EDSI  Michelle Ruiz, EDSI

Absences: Kyle Cloman, Ted Dorand, Dwight Ely, Mark Hoffman, George Hutt, Robert Schram, Archana Sharma, Garney Morris

Next Meeting: December 20, 2017 – 9am – Klover Contracting, 1121 Richland Commerce Dr B, Quakertown, PA 18951

Agenda Discussion

I. Welcome & Call to Order, Dennis Jones Chair Dennis Jones called the meeting to order at 9:14 AM and greeted attendees. A round of introductions was made including the introduction of Marion Shinn, Fiscal Administrative Technician for the Bucks County Workforce Development Board.

II. Meeting Minutes, Dennis Jones Mr. Jones requested a motion to approve the meeting minutes as submitted to the Board of Directors by email on September 20, 2017 Action/Vote: Ms. Tiffany made the motion; Ms. Orr seconded the motion. All were in favor; none opposed. There were no abstentions.

III. Bylaws, Dennis Jones Mr. Jones requested a motion to approve the Bylaws as submitted to the Board of Directors by email on September 15. Mr. Flanagan noted that the revised bylaws to include the addition of a 5th Executive Committee member to be appointed from the Business Community. Action/Vote: Dr. Shanblatt made the motion; Mr. Heydt seconded the motion. All were in favor; none opposed. There were no abstentions.

IV. Executive Committee Nomination, Dennis Jones

of 3 Mr. Jones stated that the Bylaws allow for a 5th member of the Executive Committee that currently sits vacant as ex-officio president, Garney Morris, is currently unable to participate. Mr. Jones requested a motion to appoint Greg Krug to the Executive Committee. Action/Vote: Mr. Krauss made the motion; Dr. Shanblatt seconded the motion. All were in favor; none opposed. Mr. Krug abstained from voting. Mr. Krug accepted the nomination.

V. Treasurer’s Report, Ken Heydt PY17 Operating Budget – Mr. Heydt directed Board members to view the budget summary that shows the PY16 and PY17 Budgets for comparison. Mr. Heydt noted that there has been an 8% decrease in funds. The previous year budget appears to have been much larger due to the amount of carryover funds. Mr. Heydt requested a motion to approve the 2017/18 budget in the amount of $5,252,235. Action/Vote: Mr. Jones made the motion; Ms. Tiffany seconded the motion. All were in favor; none opposed. There were no abstentions. Mr. Jones noted the major changes in funding, accompanied by notes from Ms. Young with further explanation. Mr. Flanagan stated that all current contractors have excelled in spending down the funds to 80%.

YTD Financial Reports – Mr. Heydt reviewed the 4th Quarter financials. While it shows a deficit of $235,000, the Board expenses that have come in but have not yet received our funding. Ms. Young noted that it is a timing difference. These finances are unaudited presently and they will present their findings at the December Board meeting. Mr. Jones requested that these statements be labeled as “unaudited” and a note be provided from the auditors stating an explanation. Mr. Krauss asked about the delay in presentation by the Auditors, Ms. Young noted that because we are considered “high risk” that the audit will take longer. Mr. Flanagan stated that the Audit firm – Bee Bergvall, is in its 2 nd year of a 3-year contract. Mr. Heydt directed the Board to the current year-to-date budget. Mr. Jones noted the decrease in amount paid towards consultants. Mr. Krauss applauded the transparency of the reports by Ms. Young as well as the Program Overview by Ms. Kralle. Mr. Heydt requested a motion to approve the 4th Quarter Unaudited finances. Action/Vote: Mr. Krauss made the motion; Dr. Shanblatt seconded the motion. All were in favor; none opposed. There were no abstentions.

VI. Workforce Innovation Fund, Susan Herring Ms. Herring provided an overview of the Workforce Innovation Fund that currently funds individuals from the following populations to participate in the Metalwork and Industrial Maintenance Trainings: Ex-offenders (13 served), Displaced Workers (39 served), Individuals with disabilities (13 served) and Out of School Youth (20 served). Ms. Herring reviewed the in-depth vetting process completed by both the College and CareerLink. Ms. Herring presented the high wages and placement rates and OJT successes of individuals completing. To date, 401 micro-credentials have been earned, 65 individuals have completed the program. Of those 65 served, 47 have been dual enrolled in WIOA services. Upcoming plans include expanding the Metalworks program in Upper Bucks and requesting additional unused funds from the state.

VII. EMSI Data Presentations, John Flanagan Mr. Jones stated that under Mr. Flanagan’s leadership, the board has switched the data sources that we currently use. Mr. Flanagan introduced the data package as a means to assist community partners and employers with information that is important to them. EMSI data is unique because it aggregates 90+ data sources in one location. It offers traditional labor market information, tools for attraction, retention and expansion that is real time. Mr. Flanagan reported that both he and Ms. Kralle are Page 2 of 3 certified through EMSI and plan to work with local areas, chambers and organizations to utilize this information to generate revenue. Mr. Jones stated that this tool is useful in developing a more regional approach. Mr. Krug asked for an anticipated launch date; Mr. Flanagan plans to upload canned reports for public consumption via the website and creating a tiered pricing structure for other uses. Mr. Flanagan demonstrated a Workforce Insight report.

IX. Formation of Location Search Committee, Dennis Jones Mr. Jones noted that the CareerLink lease will be up in 2019 and the Board along with community partners will be tasked with determining where the best location for the future CareerLink as well as inventorying the needs to ensure a proper functioning and efficient center for both job seekers and employers. Mr. Jones stated that the Planning Committee will drive this initiative and welcome all input in both long term and short-term planning.

VIII. General Discussion, Dennis Jones Mr. Krug requested an update on the survey. Ms. McKevitt noted that the survey is ready to go but they are working to narrow down the list of businesses to send it out to. Mr. Flanagan noted that he will be pulling a list of employers from EMSI. Mr. Flanagan and Ms. McKevitt will work together to finalize the list and distribute the survey with an anticipated mail out date of beginning of November.

IX. Adjournment, Dennis Jones Action/Vote: Mr. Jones requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Schiehser made the motion; Ms. Orr seconded. All were in favor; none opposed. The meeting adjourned at 11:24 AM.

Respectfully submitted:

Dianna Kralle December 4, 2017