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		1. HIGHLIGHTS OF EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, INCORPORATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD AT EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY, 107 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, PARK HILLS, MISSOURI MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 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 107 Industrial Drive, Park Hills, Missouri. The dinner was held at approximately 6:30 p.m. and the Board meeting was held at approximately 7:15 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 September 18, 2006 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda with two revisions: Transportation Service Issue Brief was added under Finance Committee, Perry County Private Sector representative was removed from the “Proposed Seating of Private Sector Board Representatives.” 2. Review and Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed and approved the August 21, 2006 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented. The Board reviewed and approved the August 30, 2006 Personnel Committee Meeting/Phone Conference minutes as presented. 3. Proposed Seating of Private Sector Board Representatives for Bollinger, Iron and Ste. Genevieve Counties for terms beginning October 1, 2006: The Board approved seating new private sector Board representatives from their appropriate organizations as follows: Bollinger County Farm Bureau, Jerry Marquis, Bollinger County; GFWC Mina-Sauk Club, Dorothy Cox, Iron County; and Business & Professional Women Organization, Linda Hermann, Ste. Genevieve County. 4. Proposed Seating of newly elected Low-Income Sector Representatives elected in August, 2006 for Cape Girardeau, Madison, St. Francois and Washington Counties for terms beginning October 1, 2006: The Board approved seating newly elected low-income Board representatives from their respective counties as follows: Cape Girardeau County, Elizabeth Schmucker; Madison County, Nancy Finley; St. Francois County, Gladys Edwards, and Washington County, Eddie Strauser. 5. Proposed Approval of EMAA Board of Directors Elections of Officers and Committee Assignments for Program Year 2006-2007: The Board approved the election of EMAA Board of Officers/Executive Committee and Committee Assignments for Program Year 2006-2007 with one change; Roger Taber will serve on the Equal Opportunity Committee and Elizabeth Schmucker will serve on the Program Committee. 6. Proposed Approval to Purchase a Hybrid Car for the Community Services Department: The Board discussed the Proposal to Purchase a Hybrid Car for the Community Services Department, however, this issue was tabled, pending further information at the next Board meeting in October. 7. Proposed Renewal of Contract for CPA Services: The Board approved renewing the contract with Thurman, Shinn & Company for oversight of EMAA’s financial operations. 8. Proposed Approval of Revised Fixed Asset Management Fiscal Policy: The Board approved the revised fiscal policy titled Establishment and Maintenance of Fixed Asset to be effective October 1, 2006. 9. Proposed Approval of Agency Budget for 2006-2007: The Board approved the Agency Budget, as presented, for the fiscal year beginning October 1,2006. 10. Proposed Transportation Service Issue Brief: The Board discussed the Issue Brief regarding the Community Services Director to seek bids on a 14 passenger commuter van and research MoDot requirements to operate a transportation service, however, this issue was tabled, pending further information at the next Board meeting in October. 11. Proposed Approval to Purchase a Copy Machine for the Community Services Department: The Board approved the purchase of a Sharp AR-M355N copy machine for the Community Services Department. 12. Proposed Annual Cola Increases: The Board approved a 2.5% Cost of Living increase for all employees of EMAA. 13. Proposed Lump Sum Payments or Salary Chart Revision: The Board did not approve a lump sum be given to all employees who are currently on the last step of EMAA’s salary chart, however, the Board approved to add the following to the personnel/policy procedure: When a regular employee is on the final step on the salary chart, they would be eligible to receive the same Cola increases as other employees. 14. Proposed New Position Descriptions and Classifications: The Board approved the position descriptions and position classifications for the following positions: Self-Help Housing Assistant (Housing Department), and the Public Relations/Communications Specialist, Family Development/Self-Sufficiency Specialist, Community Resource Development Specialist, and Energy Assistance Quality Control Specialist (Community Services Department.) 15. Consent Calendar Items: The Board approved the following consent calendar Items: a. Proposed Application for Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) Funds b. Proposed Approval to Continue Homeless Challenge Program c. Proposed Approval of Dollar Help Contract d. Proposed Acceptance of the LIHEAP Contract for the 2006-2007 Program Year e. Proposed Acceptance of Dollar More Contract REPORTS RECEIVED: 1. Report from the Executive Director 2. Travel reports for July, 2006 3. Financial Summary ending July, 2006 4. Personnel Action Reports for August, 2006 MATTERS DISCUSSED: 1. Information Item: a. Van Service to Perryville b. iGive.com 2. New Business: Renee Killian informed the Board members that all the Head Start centers are open and invited the Board members to stop and see the new facilities if possible. Kyle Bach of Sterling Development gave a Presentation on the Proposed Housing Development in Cape Girardeau at the August Board meeting, which was tabled and discussed at the September Board meeting. The Board approved to Partner with Sterling Development LLC for the “Village at Silver Springs Development” in Cape Girardeau. 3. Executive Session and Report Thereof: An Executive Session was held regarding the resignation of a senior staff person. 4. Next Meeting Date: The October Board meeting will be held on October 16th at East Missouri Action Agency’s Central Office in Park Hills. 5. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m.