Workforce Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2015 North Central Texas Council of Governments 616 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX 76011

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1 Workforce Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2015 North Central Texas Council of Governments 616 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX MEMBERS PRESENT: 22 Ada Lawniczak Elaine Zweig Mickey Hillock, Chair Brenda Kihl Emily Klement Roger Harris, Vice Chair Carlton Tidwell James Henderson Rolanda Greer Catherine Tietjen James Stegall Roselyn Lane Charlie Martinez Jennifer Suguitan Scott McCune David Bristol, Secretary Kenny Weldon Steve Johnson Debra Wakeland Marty Thompson Tim Stainback Earl Woolbright Michael McGowan MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: 8 Edward Grand-Lienard Mike Hinojosa Lisa Huffaker Larry Barnett Meera Ananthaswamy Mark York Robert Hill 1. Special Recognition Mickey Hillock recognized departing member, Steve Johnson for his 14 years of service to the board and Steve shared words of appreciation to the board members. David Setzer introduced Angela Alcedo as the new Administrative Assistant, recognized Dana Buckholt s promotion to Sr. Workforce Development Program Manager- Operations, and Kay O Dell s promotion to Sr. WFD Program Manager-Policy, Planning & Public Affairs. 2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest There was no conflict of interest declared. 3. Special Presentation by Prison Entrepreneurship Program David Setzer introduced special guests, Natalie Baker and Brian Kelley who gave a presentation on the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, an innovative non-profit organization who works intensively with convicted felons prior to and following their release, helping them to learn how to start and successfully run honest businesses. 4. Consent Items a. January 20, 2015 Minutes b. Resolution Approving WIA Self-Sufficiency Wage Amendments c. Resolution Authorizing the North Central Texas Council of Governments to Act as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Workforce Board Debra Wakeland made a motion to approve the Consent Items listed. Catherine Tietjen seconded the motion. None opposed. Consent Items were approved. 5. Action Items a. Resolution Authorizing a Staff Increase for the Business Services Unit Page 1 of 5

2 David Setzer informed the board a business model modification to the Board s Business Service delivery method had been previously proposed and approved by the Executive Committee. This new business model would bring the sub-recipient level Business Services effort to the Board level, realigning our resources to more specifically target industries and increase market penetration. With the change in federal legislation, the Board redesigned its Business Services model to reach new industry, engage more partners in the process, and effectively deal with new business outreach measures as they come online. One of the primary changes to the Business Service delivery model was to reassign the Business Service efforts currently being offered at the sub-recipient level to the Board. This would include all business outreach efforts currently being performed by our sub-recipient level Account Managers. Kent Andersen informed the board the initial phase of the new Business Service delivery process would be the hiring of two (2) Business Development Supervisor positions that would manage the existing and any additional Business Development Liaison positions which are employed by the NCTCOG. In order for the new model to become operational as soon within FY 2016 as possible, Board staff recommend that the two (2) Business Development Supervisor positions be added during the current fiscal year, FY 2015, by August 1, It was recommended that the Workforce Board of Directors authorize the North Central Texas Council of Governments to hire two (2) additional Workforce Board staff positons, which will be referred to as Business Development Supervisors. These positions will be authorized to begin as of August 1, Debra Wakeland made a motion to approve the recommendation. Michael McGowan seconded the motion. None opposed. The recommendation was approved. 1. Resolution Authorizing the North Central Texas Council of Governments to Enter into a Contract for the Renewal of the Plano Workforce Center Lease David Setzer informed the board the current workforce center in Plano is located at 1101 Resource Drive, Suite 100 and is owned by Property Reserve Inc. The total space equals 13,194 square feet with a price per square foot of $9.91 (excluding annual operational increases over the base year amounts, janitorial, utilities, and maintenance and repair). The current lease expires on July 31, Board staff proposed renewing the lease for this location because it is a good location, price per square foot equals a five (5) year average of $10.16, which is lowest price per square foot of any of the comparisons performed, and adequate parking. It was recommended that the Workforce Board of Directors authorize the North Central Texas Council of Governments to enter into a lease renewal with Property Reserve Inc. for the property located at 1101 Resource Drive, Suite 100, for a period of sixty (60) months. The lease would be effective August 1, 2015; includes 13,194 square feet, and an average five (5) year price per square foot not to exceed Page 2 of 5

3 $10.16 (excluding lease operating cost increases over three (3) percent, janitorial, utilities, and maintenance and repairs). Elaine Zweig made a motion to approve the recommendation. Charlie Martinez seconded the motion. None opposed. The recommendation was approved. 2. Resolution Authorizing the North Central Texas Council of Governments to Enter into a Contract for the Renewal of the Greenville Workforce Center Lease David Setzer informed the board the current Greenville Workforce facility is owned by the City of Greenville and located at 2500 Stonewall Street (second and third floors) and contains 9,141 square feet at a price of $16.50 per square foot (including taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, utilities, and janitorial). It has a lease term of twelve (12) months ending on May 31, Due to inefficiencies with the current space plan, Board staff have requested that the City of Greenville complete certain modifications. This is still an optimum location for the workforce due to pricing being within market range of the Greenville area, close proximity to major roads and thoroughfares, and adequate parking. It was recommended that the Workforce Board of Directors authorize the NCTCOG to enter into a lease renewal with the City of Greenville for the property located at 2500 Stonewall Street ( Second and third floors) for a period of twelve (12) months. The lease would be effective June 1, 2015; includes 9,141 square feet, and a price per square foot not to exceed $16.50 (including taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, utilities, and janitorial). 6. Chairman s Report Mickey Hillock provided an update to the board on the Texas Association of Workforce Boards meeting held in Austin on March 4, Special presentation was provided by Tom Stellman with TIP Strategies on trends impacting economic and workforce development. Tom showed a geography of recovery map that represents the cumulative change in employment since the beginning of the great recession. A link to this map will be provided to the board members as soon as it is finalized. 7. Executive Director s Report David Setzer provided the FY25 financial update and rapid response report. David also informed the board that staff is researching the cost of going electronic with board meeting packets and requested feedback from the members. A survey will be sent to gather the type of capabilities available and provide an update at a later board meeting. Michael Nicholas presented the performance update for April st release. Donna Weston gave a presented on outcomes of the youth career expo held on March 26, The youth career expo was held at the Waxahachie Civic Center. Social media was heavily used for the promotion of the event. Several schools committed to attend this event, but due to the number of snow days, they had to use the event day as a class makeup day. There were approximately 200 kids that attended the youth career expo. Page 3 of 5

4 Brandi Harrison informed the board since FY2012 there has been $3.5 million dollars in contracts awarded. There is currently a $500,000 dollar project pending with TWC for Hill College and Saber Tubular Structures. Another project pending submission is with Navarro College and James Hardy Building Products. Brandi also informed the board that $15,000 has been received in incentive payment and pending $10,000 for projects currently in evaluation. Kay O Dell informed the board that as part of WIOA we are required to engage with major stakeholders. The Leadership of Workforce and Education Solutions (formerly Presidents Roundtable) met on February 9 th with seven out of eight community colleges in the region. The objective of this group is to gain commitment and establish a partnership that crafts and executes high level strategies and advances an innovative workforce. The group nominated Brenda Kihl to serve as the higher educational representative on the board. Steve Johnson represented AEL on the board and a nomination for his replacement will be brought before the AEL providers on May 28, Announcement of Executive Session As authorized by Section to consult with the Board s attorney for legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the duty of the Board s attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflict with the provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. There was no Executive Session held. 9. a. Resolution Endorsing the Selection of ResCare Workforce Services as the Provider for Delivery of Child Care Services David Setzer informed the board North Central Texas Council of Governments, issued a Child Care Services Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 3, 2015, soliciting responses from qualified organizations interested in operating the Workforce Board s Child Care Services program. The RFP closed on April 8, 2015, and, following evaluation, ResCare Workforce Services (RWS) is recommended as the new child care services provider. Mr. Setzer provided an overview on the procurements process that the COG follows when selecting a new contract. Due to the complexity of the workforce delivery system, as well as recent struggles by NCTCOG s current child care provider, WNi, to meet certain performance measures, staff proposed a transition period for RWS beginning on or around July 1, This transition period is intended to assist RWS in assuming the full child care services delivery contract on or before October 1, 2015, with minimum disruption for customers. Jill Brown with RWS was present and answered questions from the board on service delivery and retention of current employees. It was recommend that Workforce Board of Directors endorse the selection of ResCare Workforce Services by the North Central Texas Council of Governments as the provider for the delivery of Child Care Services, including any necessary transition services. NCTCOG shall include appropriate contractual sanctions and/or remedies to ensure ResCare Workforce Services meets all established performance Page 4 of 5

5 measures and provides services consistent with the policy principles of the Workforce Board. Charlie Martinez made a motion to approve the recommendation. Michael McGowan seconded the motion. None opposed. Earl Woolbright abstained from voting. The recommendation was approved. 10. Other Business There was no other business. The board recessed at 12:19 p.m. and reconvened in the Metroplex conference room at 12:26 p.m. 11. Board Development Kelley Fontenot gave a presentation on the child care services program. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 1:14 p.m. APPROVED June 23, 2015 David Bristol, Secretary Date Page 5 of 5