Carmen Rosa Kahiu Mary Malone Darlene J. Robbins. Rob Micheletti, Employee Benefit Specialists, Inc..

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1 22 East Union Street, Suite 115, Wilkes Barre, PA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 4, :30 AM 9:02 AM Executive Committee Members Karen Kenderdine, Chairperson Carmen Rosa Kahiu, Vice Chairperson William Schabener, Secretary John R. Powers Jr., Treasurer Paul Straka, Member At Large Darlene J. Robbins, Chair of Performance and Development Frank Zukas, Chair of Planning & Development Greg Koons, Co Chair of Planning & Development Mary Malone, Chair of Youth Committee Heather Nelson, Co Chair of Youth Committee ATTENDANCE: Conference Call/In Person: Absent: Guests: Karen Kenderdine Greg Koons Heather Nelson John Powers William Schabener Paul Straka Frank Zukas Attorney Robert Saidis, L/S WIB Counsel Patricia Lenahan, L/S WIB Nancy Kelly, L/S WIB Trina Moss, L/S WIB Mary Ann Kowalonek Stan Miller, SAM Inc. Carmen Rosa Kahiu Mary Malone Darlene J. Robbins Rob Micheletti, Employee Benefit Specialists, Inc.. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER Karen Kenderdine, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, October 4, The meeting was held at the L/S WIB office, 22 East Union Street, Suite 115, Wilkes Barre, PA and via conference call. Quorum was established. PUBLIC COMMENT The Chairperson requested public comment. There being none, the meeting proceeded. Page 1 of 8

2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES After discussion, on motion duly made by Greg Koons and seconded by, Paul Straka, it is: RESOLVED, the minutes of the September 6, 2017 Executive Committee meeting of the Corporation are hereby approved as amended. (Motion carried unanimously) CHAIR S UPDATE No update to report. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S UPDATE The Executive Director, Patricia Lenahan, informed the Committee of the following items affecting the L/S WIB: Items for Approval WIB Employee Benefits Upon the recommendations of the Finance/Fiscal Committee, the Executive Committee reviewed the proposals with regard to Health Insurance and other benefits. Shortterm disability was discussed and, under the circumstances, was not renewed. After discussion, on motion duly made by John Powers, and seconded by Paul Straka, it is; RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee accepts the recommendation of the Finance/Fiscal Committee and approves the Committee's recommendations. The Board hereby accepts the following proposals: Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield Custom PPO Gold 12 for employees and their dependents, with a 10% contribution by the employee of the entire premium for the employee and dependents, if any; Ameritas Vision VSP Network; Lincoln Financial Long term Disability; and Delta Dental PP03 (Attachment A). The Life and AD&D are accepted, if the premium does not increase by five (5%) percent. It is further RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to implement these contracts. (Motion carried unanimously) Audit Services Contract for PY 17 (July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018) The Pennsylvania Department of Labor provided documentation to the Board permitting a renewal for a third year of the Audit Contract with Zavada & Associates. The Finance/Fiscal Committee also recommended continuing with Zavada & Associates. After discussion, on motion duly made by Paul Straka, and seconded by Greg Koons, it is; RESOLVED, that the audit contract of Zavada & Associates is extended for the Program Year of July 1, 2017 to June 30,2018. (Motion carried unanimously) Items for Notification PA CareerLink Certification One Stop PA CareerLink Certifications submissions are due no later than 12/31/17 (Workforce System Policy (WSP) No , Local Workforce Delivery System PA CareerLink Certification and Continuous Improvement) We have begun the process as outlined in PA DOL Guidance. Three separate documents are required one for each Comprehensive Center. PA DOL must review and approve certification criteria used by Page 2 of 8

3 local workforce areas every two to three years. Certification sets a minimum level of quality and consistency in services across the state to be eligible to receive infrastructure funding. WIB COMMITTEE UPDATES o o o o Finance Committee. Stan Miller reviewed the following reports with the Executive Committee: a. Budget to Actual Expenditures through August 31, 2017; b. Summary of Grant Expenditures July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; c. Performance Funding through June 30, 2018 d. Schedule of Obligations PY2013 Funds July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; e. Contract Report for PY2017 through June 30, Youth Committee. Patricia Lenahan, Executive Director, no update to report. Next Youth Committee meeting is scheduled for October 10, Performance & Evaluation. Patricia Lenahan, Executive Director, no update to report. Next Performance & Evaluation meeting is scheduled for October 18, Planning & Development. Frank Zukas, Chair of the Committee, no update to report. The next scheduled Planning & Development meeting will be held during the Quarterly Board meeting on September 20, Strategic Plan No update to report. GOVERNANCE/LEGISLATIVE UPDATE No update to report. OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS No update to report. ADJOURNMENT On the motion made by Paul Straka, seconded by Greg Koons, the meeting adjourned at 9:01 AM. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Kelly Executive Administrative Assistant Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board, Inc. Page 3 of 8

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