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HIGHLIGHTS OF EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, INCORPORATED

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD AT THE RIVER HILLS RESTAURANT LOCATED AT   239 W. MAIN, PARK HILLS, MISSOURI

MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 19, 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 the River Hills Restaurant located at 239 W. Main, 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 October 19, 2009 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda.  No corrections/revisions were made.

 

2.     Review and Approval of Minutes:  The Board reviewed and approved the September 21, 2009 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. 

 

3.  Proposed Seating Low-Income Sector Representative for Perry County:  The Board approved to seat Robert Ray as the new Low-Income Representative for Perry County.

 

4.    Proposed Revision of Section V of EMAA Personnel Policies to add a Dress Code to the Standards of Employment Portion of the Personnel Policies:  The Board approved a revision to Section V of EMAA Personnel Policies to add a dress code to the Standards of Employment portion of the EMAA Personnel Policies. 

 

5.    Proposed Cheryl Estates Phase II Application:  The Board approved the application for Phase II construction of Cheryl Estates in Potosi, Missouri contingent upon completion of Phase 1.

 

6.    Health Insurance Plan:  The Board approved to authorize the Executive Director, CPA and Senior Staff to choose the health insurance plan that best fits the programs budgets.  The Board will be informed of the decision at the December Board meeting.

 

7.     Property and Liability Insurance:  The Board gave approval for the Executive Director and the Agency CPA to enter into an insurance contract with the lowest bidding and most qualified insurance company that meets the needs of the agency.  The Board will be informed what the bids were and which company was selected at the December Board meeting.

 

8.     Proposed Approval to add the Fresh Start Housing Project as an additional Strategy for the CSBG ARRA Funding:  The Board approved to use the Fresh Start Housing Project strategy for the CSBG ARRA funds.

 

9.   Consent Calendar Items Approved:  No Consent Calendar Items on Agenda

 

REPORTS RECEIVED:

 

1.       Report from the Executive Director

2.       Travel report for August, 2009

3.       Financial Summary ending August, 2009

4.       Personnel Action Reports for September, 2009

 

MATTERS DISCUSSED:

 

1.       Information Item:

a.       Next Generation Jobs Team (NGJT) File Review/Employment & Training

 

2.          Executive Session and Report Thereof:  An Executive Session was held to review and approve the performance rating for the Executive Director.  The Board concurred with the recommendation of the Personnel/Equal Opportunity Committee.

 

3.        New Business: 

 

a. Employment & Training Department gave a Power Point Presentation on the “Next Generation Jobs Team”

 

4.        Open Meeting Comments:

 

a.    Bill Bunch introduced new Board members

b.       Bill Bunch informed the Board that a Summit Group out of Seattle contacted him regarding EMAA taking over Senior Apartments in Cape Girardeau and a Family Development and ask permission from the Board to pursue this and bring back information to the Board for final approval.

c.        Jerry Marquis informed the Board that Eddie Strauser was awarded a plaque from the Salvation Army and that Eddie also completed Emergency Response Training.

 

5.       Next Meeting Date:  The next Board meeting will be held on December 14th at the River Hills Restaurant, 239 W. Main, Park Hills, Missouri.

 

6.    Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:25 pm.