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HIGHLIGHTS OF EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, INCORPORATED

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD AT EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY LOCATED AT 107 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, PARK HILLS,  MISSOURI.  MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2005

 

Note:  To inform EMAA staff members and other interested persons promptly of the results of meetings of the Governing Board for the Agency, brief summaries are posted on bulletin boards throughout EMAA and are provided to local newspapers immediately following each meeting.

 

All Committee meetings were held at approximately 6:00 p.m. at the East Missouri Action Agency located at 107 Industrial Drive, Park Hills, Missouri.  A quorum was present at the January 24, 2005 EMAA Board of Directors meeting.  The dinner was held at approximately 6:30p.m. and the Board meeting was held at approximately 7:00 p.m.  The following are highlights of actions taken by the EMAA Board of Directors during this meeting:

 

APPROVALS GRANTED:

 

1.        Review of Agenda:  The Board reviewed the January 24, 2005 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda.  No corrections/revisions were made.

 

2.        Review and Approval of Minutes:  The Board reviewed and approved the December 6, 2004 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented.

 

3.     Proposed Seating of new APC Liaison to Board: The Board approved seating Amanda Parker as the new APC liaison to the EMAA Board of Directors, effective, January 24, 2005. 

 

4.                     Proposed Seating of newly appointed Public Sector representative from Perry County:  The Board approved seating Patrick Naeger as the newly appointed public sector representative from Perry County, effective January 24, 2005.

 

5.        Proposed Seating of newly appointed Low-Income Sector representative from Ste. Genevieve County:  The Board approved seating Enola Moody as the newly appointed low-income sector representative from Ste. Genevieve County, for the term effective January 24, 2005 through September 30, 2005.

 

6.        Proposed Seating of newly appointed Public Sector representative from Washington County:   The Board approved seating Randy O’Neail as the newly appointed public sector representative from Washington County, effective January 24, 2005. 

 

7.        Proposal to sell Two (2) Buildings in Cape Girardeau:  The Board approved the authorization to sell two (2) apartment buildings located at 1111 Themis and 30 N. Hanover in Cape Girardeau.

 

8.        Proposed Acceptance of Agency Audit:  The Board accepted the East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. audit for the year ended September 30, 2004. 

 

9.        Proposed Revised Head Start Weather Leave:  The Board approved the revised Head Start Weather Leave Policy so that all missed days are made-up at the end of the program year and sites do not automatically close because Public Schools are closed.

 

10.     Proposed New Position Descriptions and Classifications for Energy Assistance Coordinator, Clinic/Program Assistance and Abuse Coordinator:  The Board approved the position descriptions and position classifications for the Energy Assistance Coordinator (Community Services Department), Clinic/Program Assistant (Family Planning Department), and Quality Control/Home Ownership/Fraud & Abuse Coordinator (Housing Department).

 

 

11.     Consent Calendar Items:

 

a.        Proposed Approval to Accept the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program:  EMAA received a notification of an increase in ECIP funds by the Division of Family Services.  EMAA will receive an additional $70,400 for direct service and $7,040 administrative funds.  This increase brings our contract to $956,460.  This program assists low-income individuals in paying their heating and cooling bills.

 

REPORTS RECEIVED:

 

1.        Report from the Executive Director

2.        Travel report for October, November, 2004

3.                                                        Financial Summary ending November 2004

4.                                                        Personnel Action Reports for November, December 2004

5.        Karen Cook stated that a quorum was present at the regularly scheduled January 3, 2005 Head Start Policy Council meeting.

 

 

MATTERS DISCUSSED:

 

1.        Information Item:  Head Start Mock Peer Review:  The Head Start Department is in the process of conducting a Mock Peer Review of their program, which includes an interview of the Governing Board.  The Board was asked how they would like for this interview to be conducted.  The Board suggested that  after the February 28th Board Meeting, Renee Killian could meet with all the Board Members and conduct this interview with them.

2.    Next Meeting Date:  The February Board meeting will be held on February 28th at East Missouri Action Agency, located at 107 Industrial Drive, Park Hills, Missouri.

3.  Kathy Daugherty informed the Board Members that the next Basic Training Class would be held on February 14th at the central office if anyone would like to attend. 

4.   Renee Killian stated that EMAA received the $4,000 grant that the Board approved applying for regarding the supplemental one-time training and technical assistance funds for our governing structure.  The training will be held on February 7th at the central office from approximately 10-1 p.m.

4.     Adjournment and Next Board Meeting Date & Location:  The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 p.m.