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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 15, 2008

 

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 6:15 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 September 15, 2008 EMAA Board of Directors meeting agenda.  Two revisions were made.  Approval of Fraud Risk Assessment/Monitoring Policy was added under the Finance Committee.  Number three under Personnel/Equal Opportunity Committee Meeting was changed to number one.

 

2.    Review and Approval of Minutes:  The Board reviewed and approved the August 18, 2008 EMAA Board of Directors regular meeting minutes as presented.   

 

3.  Proposed Approval of EMAA Board of Directors Election of Executive Committee/Board Committee Assignments for Program Year 2008-2009:  The Board approved the Proposed Executive Committee/Board Committee Assignments as presented for Program Year 2008-2009.

 

4.  Proposal Approval of EMAA Board of Directors Election of Officers for Program Year 2008-2009:  The Board approved the Proposed Officers as presented for Program Year 2008-2009.

 

5.  Proposed Seating of Private Sector Board Representatives for Bollinger, Iron, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties:  The Board approved seating new private sector representatives from their appropriate organizations, beginning October 1, 2008 as follows:  Bollinger County Farm Bureau/Jerry Marquis/Bollinger County, GFWC Mina-Sauk Club/Dorothy Cox/Iron County, Perryville Chamber of Commerce/Jason Tilley/Perry County, Ste. Genevieve Business & Professional Women Organization/Linda Hermann/Ste. Genevieve County.

 

6.  Proposed New Executive Salary Chart:  The Board approved a separate salary chart for EMAA Executive Personnel – or employees with Director or equivalent positions who report directly to the Executive Director.

 

7.  Proposed Approval of Agency Budget for 2008-2009:  The Board approved the Agency Budget, as presented, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008.

 

8.   Proposed Renewal of Contract for CPA Services:  The Board approved renewing the contract with Thurman, Shinn & Company for oversight of EMAA’s financial operations.

 

9.  Proposed Approval of Fraud Risk Assessment/Monitoring Policy:  The Board approved the Fraud Risk Assessment/Monitoring Policy.

 

10.    Consent Calendar Items:  The Board approved the following Consent Calendar Items:

a.       Proposed Acceptance of Dollar Help Contract

b.       Proposed Acceptance of Dollar More Contract

c.        Proposed Approval to continue Homeless Challenge Program

d.       Proposed Acceptance of the LIHEAP Contract for the FY09 Program Year

 

REPORTS RECEIVED:

 

1.       Report from the Executive Director

2.       Travel report for July, 2008

3.       Financial Summary ending July, 2008

4.       Personnel Action Reports for August, 2008

 

MATTERS DISCUSSED:

 

1.       New Business: 

 

  1. Bill Bunch informed the Board that Charlotte Boyer, Washington County, has missed three consecutive Board meetings.  The Board asked that an issue brief be included in the October Board meeting for removal from the Board.

 

2.       Open Comments:

 

  1. Renee Killian informed the Board that the Mid St. Francois Head Start Building is under construction.  The new building is located behind the Daily Journal and the anticipated date of completion is the first week of December.
  2. Rhonda Bailey asked the Board to read the information sheet that was given to them regarding Dawn Holloman who received an individual achievement award.  Dawn was enrolled in the WIA Adult program and is now self-sufficient enjoying her new career in law enforcement.
  3. Kathy Daugherty informed the Board that Keri McCrorey has been selected to receive the statewide Charles Braithwait award for vision and values in Community Action.  Keri will accept the award at this year’s Missouri Association for Community Action conference in October.
  4. Keri McCrorey gave an update to the Board regarding the River Hills Restaurant Project.

 

3.       Next Meeting Date:  The October Board meeting will be held on October 20th at East Missouri Action Agency’s Central Office in Park Hills.

 

4.    Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at approximately 8 p.m.