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LAT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC.
Ellendale Country Club
3319 Highway 311
Houma, Louisiana 70360
June 22, 2023
11:00 a.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
ATTENDING
Mr. E. A. Angelloz, LAT Board Chairman
Mr. Greg Diez, Vice-Chairman
Ms. Jawanda Givens
Ms. Avie Fontenot
Ms. Michelle Turner Jones
Ms. Kelli Cunningham
Ms. Cheri Blanchard
Mr. John Hebert
Ms. Marilyn Schwartz
Mr. Kelly Wintz
Mr. Jerry Repka
Ms. Lora Ann Chiasson
Dr. Kristine Strickland
Mr. Mitch Orgeron
Ms. Teri St. Peter
ABSENT:
Ms. Marcela Allemand
Ms. Katherine Dubois (resigned)
Mr. Kevin Belanger
Ms. Lyn Clement
Mr. Kevin Pellegrin
Mr. Mike Lewis
Mr. Alfred Fox, III
Ms. Annette Smith Huber
The LAT Workforce Development Board, Inc., did have a quorum.
LAT Board Minutes
June 22, 2023
Page 2
C. CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS :
Mr. Angelloz thanked all Board members for coming to the meeting in addition to staff for the outstanding work they do in putting the information together for these Board packets.
D. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS BOARD MINUTES:
Motion by Ms. Kelli Cunningham/Seconded by Ms. Avie Fontenot to approve the minutes of the LAT Workforce Development Board, Inc., meeting dated March 23, 2023.
Vote:
Any Not in Favor: None
Abstains: None
Mr. E. A. Angelloz Yes
Mr. Greg Diez, Yes
Ms. Jawanda Givens Yes
Ms. Avie Fontenot Yes
Ms. Michelle Turner Jones Yes
Ms. Kelli Cunningham Yes
Ms. Cheri Blanchard Yes
Mr. John Hebert Yes
Ms. Marilyn Schwartz Yes
Mr. Kelly Wintz Yes
Mr. Jerry Repka Yes
Ms. Lora Ann Chiasson Yes
Dr. Kristine Strickland Yes
Mr. Mitch Orgeron Yes
Ms. Teri St. Peter Yes
Vote: Unanimous
Motion Passes
E. NEW BUSINESS
- 1. Finance Committee Report
Ms. St. Peters stated that the following was discussed at the Finance Committee Board Meeting June 22, 2023. All information was approved by the Finance Committee to bring to the full board for approval.
LAT Board Minutes
June 22, 2023
Page 3
a) WIOA Allocations for Year PY2023/FY2024
|
Adult |
Youth |
Dislocated Worker |
Total |
|
$505,826 |
$511,838 |
$579,018 |
$1,596,682 |
b) LAT Workforce Development Board Projected Budget for PY2023/FY2024
Upon review, Ms. St. Peter stated that this budget for 2023/2024 did reflect an increase in utilities and rent. This increase was due to the move of our office as a result of Hurricane Ida. This budget also reflects a 4% Cost of Living Raise.
After discussion regarding the issues of possibly having to return money in previous board meetings, Staff informed the Finance Committee that the amount of money that was not spent due to Hurricane Ida to be returned to the State is very low. This was due to the area being displaced.
c) Approval of the third-year contract funding for PY 2023/FY2024 with American Job Center/Work Connection, Inc.
Mr. Lewis stated that this request is to approve the 3nd year of a 4-year contract. The original approval of the contract 2021/2022 was approved on June 24, 2021. Third year of the 4-year contract begins on July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
Motion by Ms. Jawanda Givens/Seconded by Mr. Mitch Orgeron to approve the Finance Committee Report.
Vote:
Any Not in Favor: None
Abstains: None
Mr. E. A. Angelloz Yes
Mr. Greg Diez, Yes
Ms. Jawanda Givens Yes
Ms. Avie Fontenot Yes
Ms. Michelle Turner Jones Yes
Ms. Kelli Cunningham Yes
Ms. Cheri Blanchard Yes
Mr. John Hebert Yes
Ms. Marilyn Schwartz Yes
Mr. Kelly Wintz Yes
Mr. Jerry Repka Yes
Ms. Lora Ann Chiasson Yes
Dr. Kristine Strickland Yes
Mr. Mitch Orgeron Yes
Ms. Teri St. Peter Yes
LAT Board Minutes
June 22, 2023
Page 4
Vote: Unanimous
Motion Passes
- 2. LAT Policy Revisions
Mr. Angelloz stated that information has been provided to the Board regarding changes necessary to the Supportive Service and the Youth Incentive Policy.
Motion by Mr. John Hebert/Seconded by Ms. Avie Fontenot to approve the policy revisions for Supportive Services and the Youth Incentive Policy.
Vote:
Any Not in Favor: None
Abstains: None
Mr. E. A. Angelloz Yes
Mr. Greg Diez, Yes
Ms. Jawanda Givens Yes
Ms. Avie Fontenot Yes
Ms. Michelle Turner Jones Yes
Ms. Kelli Cunningham Yes
Ms. Cheri Blanchard Yes
Mr. John Hebert Yes
Ms. Marilyn Schwartz Yes
Mr. Kelly Wintz Yes
Mr. Jerry Repka Yes
Ms. Lora Ann Chiasson Yes
Dr. Kristine Strickland Yes
Mr. Mitch Orgeron Yes
Ms. Teri St. Peter Yes
VOTE: Unanimous
Motion Passes
F. OLD BUSINESS
- 1. Presentation by Ms. Melissa Grimmet, Technical Assistance Unit of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, on the roles and responsibilities in addition to the Certification of the Workforce Development Board.
LAT Board Minutes
June 22, 2023
Page 5
G. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
H. LUNCH
I. UPDATES:
1. Program Update
Ms. Owens stated that Work Connection has recently re-opened its Lafourche Parish office at the Fletcher Technical College in Thibodaux. This office had been closed since Hurricane Ida. The office traffic has been moderate but as people become aware that the office is now open again the participants will pick up. Staff has put out flyers, advertised in the newspaper and on-line about the office opening.
Work Connection has also signed an OJT contract with Bollinger whereby students are taught the tacker/Fitter industry through the Technical College and then transferred to their yard where they learn hands on training in this field. This project began in April, 2023 and will continue till September, 2023.
2. WIOA Funds - Financial Update
Ms. Mary Landry, Accountant for the LAT stated that the allocations for this year are approximately a $24,000.00 decrease from last program year. She mentioned that most areas around the state took serious cuts and our area faired very well.
With regard to the Budget she stated that the only item that should be standing out in the budget is the LAT will transfer 50% from DW to Adult. At this point in time, Dislocated Workers are hard to find in our area. Most people are working and Dislocated Workers very seldom want to begin working in another profession that is why we do the transfer. We have more Adults for funding than Dislocated Workers in our area.
Breakdown on budget – The budget was very similar to last year with only an increase in rent and utilities due to the move to a bigger building in addition to a 4% increase to LAT Board and Work Connection, Inc. employees.
Things in this area are starting to get back to normal.
LAT Board Minutes
June 22, 2023
Page 6
J. LWDB Meeting Schedule
DATE LOCATION
September 8, 2023 ELLENDALE COUNTRY CLUB
11:00 A.M.
December 7, 2023 ELLENDALE COUNTRY CLUB
11:00 A.M.
K. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
NONE
L. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Mitch Orgeron/Seconded by Mr. Angelloz to adjourn.
Vote:
Any Not in Favor: None
Abstains: None
Mr. E. A. Angelloz Yes
Mr. Greg Diez, Yes
Ms. Jawanda Givens Yes
Ms. Avie Fontenot Yes
Ms. Michelle Turner Jones Yes
Ms. Kelli Cunningham Yes
Ms. Cheri Blanchard Yes
Mr. John Hebert Yes
Ms. Marilyn Schwartz Yes
Mr. Kelly Wintz Yes
Mr. Jerry Repka Yes
Ms. Lora Ann Chiasson Yes
Dr. Kristine Strickland Yes
Mr. Mitch Orgeron Yes
Ms. Teri St. Peter Yes
VOTE: Unanimous
Motion Passes