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HIGHLIGHTS OF EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, INCORPORATED

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD AT EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY,  403 PARKWAY DRIVE, PARK HILLS, MISSOURI

MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16, 2009

 

Note:  To promptly inform EMAA staff members and other interested persons 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 began at approximately 5:45 p.m. at East Missouri Action Agency located at 403 Parkway Drive, Park Hills, Missouri.  The dinner was held at approximately 6:15 p.m. and the Board meeting was held at approximately 7:00 p.m.  A quorum was present at the Board meeting.  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 March 16, 2009 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda.  No corrections/revisions were made. 

 

2.     Review and Approval of Minutes:  The Board reviewed and approved the February 2, 2009 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. 

 

3.  Proposed Seating of Newly Appointed Public Sector Representative of Madison County:  The Board approved to seat Dennis Bradford as the Madison County Public representative, effective March 16, 2009.

 

4.  Proposed New Position Descriptions and Classifications for: Section 8 Program Manager; Weatherization, Home Repair and HPG Program Manager, and Housing Administrative Technician (Housing Department):  The Board approved the Proposed New Position Descriptions and Classifications for:  Section 8 Program Manager, Weatherization, Home Repair and HPG Program Manager; and Housing Administrative Technician (Housing Department)

 

5.  Proposed Acceptance and Presentation of Agency Audit: The Board reviewed and accepted the East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. audit for the year ended September 30, 2008.

 

6.  Proposed Approval to Purchase (3) Vehicles for the Weatherization Program: The Board approved the Weatherization Program to purchase (3) small to mid-size extended cab pick-up truck.  Purchase price per vehicle will not exceed $25,000.  Bids will be obtained as soon as possible; however, purchase will not take place until EMAA receives an official notice of the additional funding from DNR.

 

7.  Proposed Acceptance of Supplemental Funds Targeted for CAA Programs as a Result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:  The Board approved the acceptance of additional funding targeted for existing CAA programs through ARRA.

 

8.   Proposed Contracted Housing Inspections for Mineral Area CPRC:  The Board approved to enter into an agreement with the Mineral Area Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center  (CPRC)  of Farmington to provide housing inspections for the DMH clients located in the St. Francois County area.

 

9.  Proposed Applications to Diverse Private, Foundation, Corporate, Local, State and Federal Funders to Create and Promote Green Jobs in the Area:  The Board approved applications to diverse private, foundation, corporate, local, State and Federal funders to create and promote green jobs in the area, as opportunities come available.

 

10.  Proposed Approval for Head Start Eligibility Priority Criteria/Data Entry:  The Board reviewed and approved the Proposed Head Start Eligibility Priority Criteria/Date Entry as presented.

 

11.  Consent Calendar Items Approved: 

 

  1. Proposed Application for Renewal of Summer Food Service Program in Cape Girardeau, St. Francois and Washington Counties
  2. Agreement for Consulting Services for Housing Development Projects

 

 

REPORTS RECEIVED:

 

1.       Report from the Executive Director

2.       Travel report for January, 2009

3.       Financial Summary ending January, 2009

4.       Personnel Action Reports for January, February 2009

5.       Report by Board Liaison to Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council

 

MATTERS DISCUSSED:

 

1.       Information Items:

  1. WIA/CAP File Review
  2. Official Triennial Head Start Review
  3. Child and Adult Care Food Program Review
  4. 2007-2008 Head Start Performance Indicators
  5. Corrective Action Plan for CSBG Monitoring

 

2.       Open Comments: 

 

  1. Kathy Daugherty informed the Board that the next Basic Training would be held at the central office on March 30th.  Terrylee Ponte volunteered to attend the training.
  2. Bill Bunch informed the Board that Linda Hermann resigned from the Board.
  3. Bill Bunch informed the Board that the future Board meetings would be held at River Hills Restaurant in Park Hills.

 

3.       Next Meeting Date:  The April Board meeting will be held on April 20th at the Baptist Home located at Hwy 72E, Ironton, Missouri.

 

4.    Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 pm.