Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (Nev.): memos, agendas, and meeting minutes

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
July 15, 1969
TO: Members of the Board
FROM: J. DAVID HOGGARD
Executive Director
RE: BOARD TRAINING
Training for the Trustees of the Economic 'Opportunity
Board will be-held on Thursday, July 31, 1969, from
7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. in the EOB Conference Room.
Resource persons for the Training will be from the
Regional Office of Economic Opportunity.
Please advise this office in the space provided below
if you will be able to participate. New Board members
are especially encouraged to take advantage of the
Training Session.
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I will attend the Board Training Session.
Signature
I will not attend the Bogard Training Session.
^Signature
ECONOMIC OPPOR T UNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
J u l y 24, 1Q 6 9
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
FROM: THOMAS W. WIL S ON , S R ., CHAIRMAN
RE : NOTIC E OF MEET IN G
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ECONOMIC
OPPOR T UNITY BOARD HAS BE EN SCHEDULED F OR :
WEDNESDAY, J u ly 3 0 , 19 6 9
CEP CF.NTFR (9 0 0 W e st O we n s )
8 :0 0 P. M .
a g e n d a
1 . S e a tin g o f N ew B oa rd M e m b ers
(2 > R e s ig n a tio n o f B oa rd M em ber s
3 . ) A p p ro v al o f M i n u t e s
M e e tin g h e l d J u n e 2 5, 1 9 6 9 ( E n c l o s e d )
4 . E l e c t i o n o f M embe r s o f th e E x e c u t i v e C om m i tte e t o r e p l a c e ,
M ay o r O ra n G ra g s o n a n d I r i s M e i n h o v e r
R e q u e s t f o r R e p r e s e n ta tio n on t h e E c o n o m i c O p p o r t u n ity B o a r d b y t h e
L e ague o f W omen V o te r s .
( J i p COMMITTEE REPO RT S
A. F in a n c e C o m m it te e R e p o r t 1 Q , 0 A p p r o v a l o f F i n a n c i a l S t a t e m e n ts f o r t h e M o n t h e n d i n g J u n e 3 0 , 9 6 9
( E n c lo s e d )
B . P e rs o n n e l C om m i tte e R e p o rt ( e n c l o s e d )
C. N o m i n a tin g C o m m i t te e R e p o r t
1 . N o m in a t io n o f B y-L aws C o m m it te e
2 . N om in a t i o n o f P la n n in g C o m m itt ee f o r CAA P r o g ra m s
3. d o m in a tio n o f m e m b er f o r N o m inati n g C om m i tt e e t o r e p l a c e I r i s
M einh o v e r .
D. Report of Committee on CEP Jobs (Public Officials and Businessmen)
i Reports of Delegate Agencies and/or Advisory Committees
(a. CEP Advisory Committee
b. Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee
MS*'
Legal Aid Society
Operation Independence
1. Full Year Head Start
2. Day Care
3. Outreach and Orientation
Clark County School District
1. Summer Head Start
2. Migrant Project
8. Administration Report
9. Other Items
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD
July 25, 1969
TO: MEMBERS OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
FROM: HARVEY DONDERO, CHAIRMAN
RE: NOTICE OF MEETING
THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE ON
JULY 30, 1969, PRECEDING THE REGULAR EOB MEETING FOR THE
PURPOSE OF NOMINATING MEMBERS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:
1. By-Laws Committee
2. CAA Planning Committee
It will also be necessary to nominate a replacement on the
nominating committee for Iris Meinhover.
PLEASE ARRANGE TO BE PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING AT 7:O'Clock P.M.
MINUT ES OF THE MEETI NG OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUN ITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
a t
CEP CENTER - 900 W est O wens
Las V e g a s , N e vad a
J u n e 2 5 , 1 9 69
8 ’ 2 0 P . M.
MEMBERS PR ES EN T: L e e W a l k e r, CHAIRMAN, F e r r e n B u n k e r , R ev . D o n a l d
C l a r k , J o h n J . B u rk e, H a r v e y D on d e r o , S te 1 l a F l e m in g , M ay o r O r a n
G r a g s o n , V ic to r H a l l , C h a r l o t t e H i l l , Chff tles J o nes
D o ro t h y K i n g , Ted L a w s on , J . R . M c P h e r so n , I r i s M e in h o v e r,
J oe N e a l , P r a t t P r in c e , F a t h e r C h a r le s S h a l l o w , J o hn W a w e r na, T h om a s
W i l s o n , Wo o d row W i l s o n , T h elm a H ea ro n , R ev . L e o J o h n s o n , Ho ward
P a l m e r , A t t y . J e r o m e S n y d e r , W i l l ia m C o t t r e l l , E l l a J o n e s , R e v . M ar i on
B e n n e t t, G eo rg e G o v l ic k , R e p r e s e n t a t i v e f o r Don McKam y, K en n e t h S h a d dy
D e si g n ee o f W illi a m B r i a r e , T homas H i c k e y , R e p r e s e n ta t i v e f o r Ja m e s
B r e n n a n a n d F a th e r B e n jam i n F r a n z i n e l l i .
GUESTS PRE SE NT : E il e e n J . S a a d y , C a r o l y n S u l l i v a n , R o sem a ry C o n n e r ,
B i l l S t a p l e s , Tom M o n P e re, F a t h e r V i t a l e , F a i t h E n r i q u e z , M a rk H u ll ,
G e or ge S t o b i e , R o si e S m i t h , W ar ren H a t c h e r , Bo b by T ho m as , ' ■
R o b e r t S t a n o v i c k , P h i l E d de n , L u b e r t h a J o h n s o n , M ar i o V e n t u r a ,
STA FF MEMBERS J . D av i d H o gg ar d , I s a a c W h i te, S y lv i a S t a p l e s , M ax c i n e
F in c h e r , H a z e l G e r a n .
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS C h a ir m an W a l ke r r e a d l e t t e r d a te d
Ju n e 2 5 , 1 9 6 9 , fr o m O p e r a ti o n I n d e p e n d e n c e I n c . s t a t i n g t h a t R ev .
M a rio n B e n n e t t w as e le c te d t o r e p r e s e n t O p e r a t i o n I n d e p e n d e n c e ; a l s o
l e t t e r fr o m L a s V eg a s C h a p te r, N a t io n a l W e l f a r e R ig h ts O r g a n iz a t io n ,
d a te d J u n e 2 3 , 1 9 6 9, r e q u e s t i n g t h a t R e v. D o na l d M. C l a r k be a c c e p te d
a s a B o a rd Mem ber t o t h e E co n om i c O p p o r t u n i ty Bo a rd t o r e p r e s e n t t h e
W e l f a re M o th e r s o f C l a r k C o u n t y . M oti o n s d u ly made a nd s e c o n d ed a nd
t h e f o l lo w in g p e r s o n s w e re s e a t e d : R ev . M a rio n B e n n e t t, r e p r e s e n t a t
i v e fo r O p e r a ti o n I n d e p e n d e n c e an d R e v . D o n a l d H . C l a rk R e p r e s e n t a t
i v e f o r W e lf a r e M o t h e rs o f C l a r k C o un ty .
C h a i rm a n W a l k er e x t e n d e d a w e l c o m e to t h e new Bo a rd m e m b e rs .
T he re w a s ^ d is c u s s i o n c o n c e r n i n g th e e l i g i b i l i t y o f t h e L as V eg a s
C h a p t e r N a t i o n a l W e lf a r e R i g h ts O r g a i n z a ti o n . T he E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r
w a s i n s t u r c t e d t o d e t e r m i n e i f t h e g r o u p m et th e c r i t e r i a .
I I , RE SIGNA TION OF BOARD MEMBERS: C h a i rm a n W a l k er r e a d l e t t e r s o f
r e s i g n a t i o n fr o m M r. W ill i a m N. C a m p b e ll, N e va d a R e s o r t A s s o c i a t io n
an d fr o m M rs . S a r ah R ay , S e c r e t a r y of N ev a da F u t u re s s u b m i t ti n g
r e s i g n a t io n of M r. F r e d e r c i k F r e n c h an d f u r t h e r s t a t i n g R ev . D o n a l d
C a lr k was s e l e c t e d to b e s e a t e d in t h e p l a c e o f M r. F r e n c h a s t h e i r
R e p r e s e n t a t i v e .
Since Rev. Clark was nomina te d for two v acancies it was the conse ns us
he be seated as the represe ntative of Nevada Futures, Inc. which
had previou sly met the criteria for organizati ons desiring re prese ntation
to the Board.
Mr. Walk er also stated that we received a letter from Mr. Donald
I. McK a my, State of Nevada Employment Secur it y Department r elating
he would be out of town on business duri ng the week of June 23-28
and he would not be able to attend this meeting that Mr. Geor ge
Govlick, Area 'ianager I, is named as his duly ap po in te d alternate
to act in his stead w it h all rights and pr ivileges during his absence,
not only on this occasion, but any similar occasions that may occur
in the future.
Next, a le tter was read from Vr. W.F. Cottrell , E xecutive Director ,
Ho us in g Authority of the County of Clark, relating that he would not
be able to attend this meeting due to ’his
Comm issioners me et ing on this date, thus creating a conflict. He
further stated should his meeting end early enough he will attem pt
to be present.
Chairman Walker stated he thought this was a very good gesture on the
part of Mr. Cottrell.
Mr. Wawerna asked does that mean any Board member can appoint an
alternate?
Chairman Walke r related to Mr. Wawerna that the al te rn at e can sit, but
can not vote. Nr. Hoggard fu rther commented that only elected public
officials can designate permanent alternates with v oting rights.
Father Shallow stated that somebody is some what confused as to Item
No. 3, page 3 of the Minutes of June 11, 1969, as to The Executive
C ommittee recommends that Nevada Catholic Welfare be given the
oppor tunity for a hearing upon receipt of a formal request from
the Board. .We advised Father Shallow that we would give them a
formal hearing, provid ing the request came from the Chairman of his
Board. They are entitled to a full hearin g if requested." •
Mr. TTalker s tated that it was regarding the action terminating the
contract. A length- d iscussion by the Cha ir ma n and Father Shallow
followed. Fa th er Shallow further stated he wondered, was that
hearing to be on the contract or was the hearing to be on the letter
he received f rom Mr. Hoggard?
Chairman Walker further stated to Father Shallow that Nevada Catholic
Welfare. Inc. had a right to a hearing and it was his unders tanding
that the he ar ing would be on the co ntract termination.
Mr. Hoggard; Father Shallow you wanted to challenge my authority
in sending the notice of te rm ination and r eq ue st ed in the May 28th
meet ing a full hearing before the Board on Notice of T erminatio n for
the F amily Counse ling Service to the Concen tr at ed Employment Program.
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Further, you claimed the letter had not stated sufficient reasons
for termination. The reason was included in the notice of termination-
these would be given at the hearing if desired and granted.
Father-Shallow further commented that his thinking on this is that
he didn’t want too much attention devoted to a -bit contract
and still maintained that the letter was not valid and I
much confused.
Mr. Thomas Wilson stated that at the meeting when this item came
up, we did not have a qorum and no action was taken or could be
taken. When this meeting ended, we went into an Executive Committee
meeting and it was at the meeting the Board reiterated Father
Shallow’s grievance
Chairman Walker stated that he thought everybody understood regarding
the hearing. Mr. Wawerna asked ' Father Shallow what he wanted’
Chairman Walker read letter from Nevada Catholic Welfare Bureau Inc.,
delivered to him, dated June 17, 1969, signed by Father Charles
T. Shallow?
June 17, 1969
Mr. Lee E. Walker, Chairman
Economic Opportunity Board
319 South 3rd Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Dear Mr. Walker?
In order not to sidetrack the focal point of the CEP Program,
Nevada Catholic Welfare accepts the concellation of its contract
and withdraws its request for an open hearing.
Any component such as ours consisting of 2/10 of 1% of the total
$1.8 million allocated can hardly affect its success or failure
significantly.
However we do request that valid reasons for this emergency action
be made available to us. Should it be only due to the recommendation
of the Labor Department, what progress has been made about all
other recommendations contained in the same letter? In the absence
of any other reason we might be forced to the conclusion that this
is discrimination and comes principally from our criticism of the
CEP dministration. Further, we are less angry than disappointed ■
that the CEP Administration interprets and the Labor Departmenttolerates
written contracts in extremely ambiguous terms.
This cancellation is effective July 23, 1969.
Sincerely,
FR. CHARLES T. SHALLOW
Director"
CTS/m _3 _.
F a th e r S h a l l ow s t a t e d t h a t i t i s n o t c l e a r i n th e M in u te s , r e g a r d in g
I t e m 3 o f t h e M i n u te s o f J u n e 1 1 th b u t h e h o p ed h i s l e t t e r o f
J u n e 1 7 , 196 9 c l a r i f i e d t h e i r p o s i t i o n .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 1 1 , 19 6 9 ; M r. H ow a rd P a l m e r ask ed t h a t t h e
r e c o r d sho w t h a t h e w a s p r e s e n t a t t h i s m e e t in g , th o u g h h e h a d n o t
b e en i n c l u d e d in t h e l i s t o f th o s e Bo a rd M e m b e rs p r e s e n t . M o tio n
b y M r . P a lm e r t h a t t h e M i n u te s o f J u n e 1 1 , 196 9 b e a p p r o v e d a s
p r e s e n t e d w i th c o r r e c t i o n . S e c o n d e d by J o e N e a l . M o tio n c a r r i e d .
IV COMMITTEE RE PORTS
A. E x e c u t iv e C o m m i t t e e R e p o r t - -
M r. W a l ke r s ta t e d t h a t w e h av e n o t h a d a n E x e c u ti v e C o m m itte e m e e ti n g
s i n c e t h e J un e 1 1 t h m e e t i n g t h e r e f o r e no r e p o r t .
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE R EPORT—
I t e m s 1 , 2 a nd 3 h as be e n s u b m i t t e d p r i o r to t h i s m e e t in g . M o t i o n by
D o r o th y K i ng t h a t t h e F i n a n c i a l C o m m ittee R e p o r t be a c c e p t e d a s s u b m i t t
e d . S eco n d ed by M r. W awer n a . M o tio n c a r r i e d .
C. N o m i n at i n g C o m m itte e R e p o rt - -
C ha irman Walke r ca l l e d upon Mrs . M einho v e r , Chairm a n, o f t he N om i n a ting C o mmi tte e
to giv e h er re p o r t . Mrs . Mein hover sta t e d t h a t t he N om i n ating C o mmitte e met a nd
they h ad a quor um p r e s en t and th e s l a t e o f no minee s fo r o f fi c e w e r e h e rew ith
s ubm i tted to th e Board; co pies o f wh ich w i l l be d istf ib u t e d p r io r to our commencing
w ith f u r th e r no m ination s.
Q u e s t io ns from va rio u s Board Members as t o t he c o rr e c t p ro c e d ur e on ele c tin g o f fic e r s .
Mr. Hoggard read fro m th e By-Laws t he p ro c e d ur e s and q u a l i f i c a t i o n s and th e r a ti o
of r e p rese n ta t i v e s o f t h e p oo r , p u b lic o ff ic ia ls and oth er gou p s. He a ls o rem i n de d
th e Board Members t h a t t he Per so n nel C o mmit tee was no t a s ta nd i ng committ e e.
Mr. Joe N e al r e qu e s t e d a c la r i f i c a ti o n of a member of th e Nominati n g Com m ittee
bein g no m inated a s an o f f i c e r of the B oard. Cha irman W alker r e la t e d to Mr. Nt
t h a t no w h ere i n t he By-Laws does i t s ay members of th e N o m inatin g Comm ittee t " :
n o m i n a te t hem se lves .
Mr. Wawerna made a m o t io n th at th e Board accep t a r e p o r t as sub m itt e d by t he
N om i n a ting C om m itte e. Seconde d by Mrs . E e a rcn . Mo tion c a r rie d .
C hairm a n Walke r a sk ed th e Board what th e y wanted t o do r e ga r din g t h e n omin ation s
w ith n o c omments from th e f l o o r, he recom men ded t h a t we v o te fo r each o f fic e
s e p a ra t e ly . F i rs t , f o r Chairm a n, Mr. Thomas W il son as p resen t e d by t he N om ina ting
C om m itte e. Mr. J o e Neal nominated Rev. Leo John so n . M o tion by R ev. Donald C l a rk
th at nom in a t io ns be c lo s e d. S e conded by Mr. W awerna. M ot ion c ar r i e d .
Chai r man W alker as k e d t h a t b a l l o t s be p a sse d t o a l l Board Members an d announce d
vo t i ng would be by se c r e t b a l lo t . M rs. S t a ple s and Mr. M c p h erson were app ointed
t e l l e r s . R e s ults o f t he v ot in g : M r. Wilson 18 v o t e s an d Rev. Leo Jo h ns o n nin e v o tes.
Chairman W alker s t a te d t h a t Mr. Thomas Wilson w as o f fi c i a l l y th e new Chai r man and
c o n g r a utlate d him o n h is e le c t io n .
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Chairman Walker stated that the Personnel Committee consisted of the following
persons: John Wawerna, John J. Burke, Robert McPherson, Ferren Bunker, William
Cottrell, Dorothy King, Father Benjamin Franzinelli, Rev. Donald Clark and Mr. Joe
Neal.
Mr. Hoggard related that the Nominating Committee is required to have a total of
nine (9) members and that there are presently three (3) carry overs, Mrs. Hill
and Mrs. Meinhover and Irma Dabney. Further, that we have been notified by
aJuana Bailey that she would like to withdraw from this Committee, therefore we
need to elect six members.
Motion by Mr. Neal that Rev. Clark become a member of the Nominating Committee.
Mr. Shaddy asked whether the;nominees were going to serve on other committees.
Chairman Walker related to Mr. Shaddy that if they were nominated, and elected
they would.
Rev. Clark nominated Rev. Bennett. Rev. Clark withdrew his name from the Nominating
Committee slate. Mr. Wawerna nominated Mayor Gragson, he declined. Rev. Leo
Johnson stated he would like to give some other board member a chance to serve and
withdrew his name from nomination. Mr. Neal nominated C.S. Nehing and Elsie
Thompson as nominees. Other nominated were, Mrs. Stella Fleming, Mr. Harvey Dondero
and Mrs. Ella Jones. Mr. Woodrow Wilson moved that nominations be closed. Seconded
by Mrs. Meinhover. Motion seconded and unamiously carried.
Chairman Walker stated that members of the Nominating Committee were: Irma Dabney
Harvey Dondero, Marion Bennett, Stella Fleming, Charlotte Hill, Ella Jones, C.S.
Nehring, Iris Meinhover, Elsie Thompson.
Chairman Walker related to the Board next we have before us our Executive Committee
election. By-Laws dictate that the Executive Committee shall be composed of from
nine (9) to eleven (11) members.
Mr. Neal stated that we should be very careful regarding the people nominated for
these positions and the people nominating such people should keep in mind that we
need someone that will work and also that will attend the meetings. Lengthy
discussion between Mr. Neal and Mr. Thomas Wilson.
Mr. Hoggard related that with the election of officers just held, the following is
the present composition of the Executive Committee: Mr. Thomas Wilson and Rev. Leo
Johnson, Poor — Mrs. Meinhover, — Public Officials. Mr. Woodrow Wilson and
Mrs. Charlottee Hill, Other groups. Nominations from the floor by Mr. Neal
nominating Mr. Charles Jones. Mrs. Dorothy King nominated Mrs. Thelma Hearon.
Further nominations from the floor were: Mayor Gragson, Commissioner Ryan,
Mr. McPherson, Mr. McPherson withdrew. Motion by Mr. Woodrow Wilson that
nominations be closed. Seconded by Mr. Neal.
Per insturctions from Chairman the following persons were listed and given votes
as listed:
Poor Public Officials Other Groups
Jones, Charles 11 Gragson, Oran 19 Clark, Donald
Hearon, Thelma 12
(vote for 1)
Ryan, James 5
Dondero, Harvey,21
(vote for 2)
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McPherson, J.R.
McPherson(withdrew)
Chairman W a l k e r rea d the name s of m e m b e r s elected to the Executive Committee
as follo w s : Tho m a s W i l son, Chairman EOR, Re v. Leo Johnso n , Mr s . Iris Meinh o v e r,
Mr. W o odrow W i lson, M rs. Charlotte Hill, Mrs. Thelma Fear o n, Mayor Oran Gragso n ,
Mr. Harvey D o ndero, Rev. Do n a l d Cla rk.
Mr. Hogg a r d gave the breadkown as follows: Poor — Leo Johnso n , Thelma Hearon
an d Tho m a s W ilson. Pub l i c Offici a l s — Harvey Ronder o , Oran Gragson and Iris
Meinhover. Oth e r Gro u p s — Rev. Don a l d Clar k, Mr s. Charlotte Hill and Mr. Woodrow
Wilson.
C h a i r m a n W a l k e r extede S CONGRA T U L A T I O N S TO ALL NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIA L S . A listing
of the of f i c e r s an d committee m e m b e r s are attached and made part of t hese minut e s.
D. R E P O R T O F COM M I T T E E ON CEP JOB S (P UBLIC OFFICIALS AND BUSINESS M E N )
N o R eport.
V. A D O P T I O N O F P R O P O S E D A M E N D M E N T S TO BY-LA W S
Enclos e d .
Mr. H o g gard stat e d that the w o r d "adoption" should be changed to first reading
as the propose d amendments m u s t be submitte d to members one month prior to- the date
of the m e e t i n g at whi c h the amendm e n t s are to be considere d. Article V, Section
6-C-3 presently states that the dominating Committee shall nominate persons f or
m e m b e r s h i p on all special committ ees. Proposed Amendment - delete Section 6,
Item C-3 of Article V.
Article IV, Section 2-C, Part I
Functi o n, Powers and, duties of Officers
Present reading — The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the B o a r d a n d
the Executive Committe e " appoint Chairman of S p e c ial C ommittees, and in the ev e nt
of a Committee Chairman vacancv, sh all a ppoint a Trustee to fi ll the u n e x pired
term.
Proposed Amendment
The Ch a i r m a n s h a ll p r e s i d e a t a l l meetings o f the Boar d and the Executiv e
Committee * a p p oint Ch a i r m a n an d members of Speci a l Co m m ittees.
Mr. C ottrell p o inted ou t tha t Section 7 of Art i c l e V w o u l d also require a change
as it p r e s e n t l y rea d s that a Com m i t t e e m e m b e r s h i p shall consist of such Truste e s
as sha l l b e sel e c t ed as presented' by the Nominating Com m ittee.
Mr. N e a l suggest e d that the person proposing this amendment be asked to explain
reaso n s for the proposal at the next m e eting, Mr. Neal put this in form of a
motion. Seconde d by Rev. Cla rk.
Mr. Hoggard asked if this Board will Day for the expense of consultants to
come from San Francisco to Las Vegas? In answer to a question as to how many
special committees have been appointed in the past. Mr. Hoggard stated 30 to
35 committees have been appointed since beginning of the Board .
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’Mrs. Fill stated she thought we should, have a By-Laws Committee study our
By-Laws. Mr. Neal suggested that all recommendations that came from San
Francisco should be acted upon by the body before it became law. Mr. Wawerna
asked if this should be done by the New Chairman? Mrs. Hill made a motion that
our new Chairman, Mr. Thomas Wilson appoint a By-Laws Committee. Seconded
by Mr. Wawerna. Atty. Snyder stated that the motion was out of order. Mr. MonPere
stated that the Board could not over rule the By-Laws, suggested we suspend them
for a period of time.
Chairman Walker stated you can make a motion to suspend a portion of the By-Laws.
Mrs. Hill recommended that the present nominating committee nominate people to
serve on special by-laws committee and any other special committee needed at this
time and that the Chairman appoint such a committee. Seconded by Mr. Neal.
Mot ion carried.
VI. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN PLANNING COMPREHENSIVE WORK
TRAINING PROGRAM PLAN?
Chairman Walker suggested we pass up this item until the Nominating Committee
reports.
VII. REPORTS OF DELEGATE AGENCIES AND/OR ADVISORY COMMITTEES,
a. CEP Advisory Committee
b. Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee —
Mrs. King stated that they were working on various projects. Council will be
moving to new location shortly. I am sure Mr. Edwards will submit a detailed
report shortly.
c. Legal Aid Society — No Report
d. Operation Independence No Report
Mrs. Lubertha Johnson, Project Director stated there seems to be some areas
of conflict regarding certain salary scales, and wanted to know how Operation
Independence may be able to get some representation to a meeting with it's
specific problems. Operation Independence has certain regulations and these
were approved by the Economic Opportunity Board. If we could have representation
in such meetings this will eliminate certain problems.
Mr. Wawerna stated that he did not understand Mrs. Johnson’s request. He asked
Mrs. Johnson if she was saying she would like to discuss with the Board salaries?
Mrs. Johnson replied, only where Operation Independence is directly affected.
Motion by Mrs. Meinhover that the Board invite Delegate Agencies to committee
meetings regarding salaries. Mr. Neal related he would like to make an amendment
to the motion presented - "that delegate agencies make recommendations to the
committee regarding the salaries. Seconded by Rev. Bennett. Chairman asked
if there were any comments or questions, if not, Motion carried.
E. CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT —
No report
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VIII. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Mr. Hoggard stated we had Rosemary Conner of the ’’US" Organization present with
us and she would like to explain the program, and make a request of the Board.
Mrs. Conner stated that they had knocked on a few doors. This organization has been
in existence for the past 14 months. It has been self-supporting, but at the
present time is in need of funds to continue. This progr am is involved with
Youth employment. The School District loaned office furniture and typewriters
for the summer. Our present funds are exhausted. Youths working on the staff
are $2.50 per hour - five to be paid from various sources. Some of our anticipated
donors did not submit funds as promised. We have Carol one of our workers with
us and she would like to relate to you the statistics they themselves have developed
through their program. Carol stated that the first ten (10) days we had some 300
children fill out applications and these children were interviewed by seven children
in our office. We developed about 90 jobs in 10 days. We have sent 130 children to
be interviewed for jobs, seventy (70) of which were hired. 65% are in the age
bracket of 13-15 years old. They need the money and it is very hard finding them
jobs. I realize that we got the program started rather late due to the fact
that most of the children are hired during the summer. We decided that in order
to get kids into US we advised the kids we interviewed to tell other children
about US. We have rules and everyone under 18 years old must be out of the building
before curfew. Of course, we have had people tell us that we are duplicating
services. We have tutoring services and we are encouraging them to participate
in music and poetry. We have twenty-four hour crises telephones and if they
need be, they may call anytime.
Mr. Neal asked Mrs. Conner what she wanted from the Board?
Mr. Wawerna asked the Board to commend this group and m ay be possibly they could
work with the CEP Program.
Mr. Neal asked if this Board could contribute to such a function?
Mr. Hoggard stated the only way we can help is, if they come in with a proposal
that can be funded and accepted by the Board. Regional says they do n’t have any
money and their problem as I see it is money and they need it now.
Mr. Wawerna asked if the "US" organization could come under the CEP Program?
Mr. Hoggard answered the age group of 13-14-15- year olds was completely out as
far as CEP was concerned. -
Motion by Mr. Wawerna that the Board go on record commending the Us organization
and try to get some crisis money for them.
Rev. Clark stated that Mrs. Conner did not say what she needed the mone y for?
May be someone could get some of the items she needs. Motion died for lack of
a second.
Chairman directed the Executive Director to meet with Mrs. Conner and assist
in any way possible.
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Mr. Charles Jones stated that the North Las Vegas Council was in need of an
assistant for its clinic. That the building was full at all times. Can we get
an assistant?
Mrs. King stated to Mr. Jones that if he would present the problem to the Joint
Advisory Neighborhood Council Board they would take care of it.
Mr. Hoggard further.stated there had.Been aburglary at 932 West Owens and it happened
between the hours of 7:03 and 12:15 P.M. Monday, June 23rd. The front door
glass was broken out and two (2) typewriters were stolen. We do have Alarmco
and that is how we knew it was after 7:03 P.M. The police and the F.B.I. have
been notified. They have located some palm prints, and we are now waiting for the
report from the Police Department.
The Executive Director requested ratification of Mrs. Sylvia Staples, in the position
of Training and Planning Coordinator, Range 25, Step III. Her job description
has been approved by members of the Personnel Committee. Motion by Mr. Neal
that Mrs. Staples be ratified. Seconded by Rev. Clark.
Mr. Hoggard also requested that Mrs. Hazel Geran be ratified as the Head Start
Coordinator to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Opal Legardy.
Motio n by Mrs. King that Mrs. Geran be ratified. Seconded by Rev. Johnson.
Motio n carried.
Regarding our CEP Program and personnel, w e are at this time disigning and going
through an organizational change. We have recommended and assigned Mr. Isaac
White, Deputy Director of Economic Opportunity Board as Acting Manpower Services
Administrator for CEP at least until September 24. Mr. Arthu r Grant has been
appointed temporary acting Assistant Manpower Services Adminsitrator for CEP.
Mf. Neal asked if the Executive Director has the power to assign personnel.
Chairman Walker related that Mr. Hoggard was given the latitude to make corrections
including assignments intended to strengthen the CEP Program,
Mrs. Hill related she would like to amend her motion with reference to the
Nominating Committee to have them come in with all Committees, according to
Board structure. Seconded by Mr. Wawerna. Motion carried.
Mr. Hoggard stated he Intended to schedule Board Orientation if members concurred.
Mr. Wawerna stated he favored such action provided it would be a series of meetings
due to the Board members various other oblicgations.
Mrs. Dorothy King asked questions regarding Family Planning. It was her understanding
that the program required a service worker.
Mr. White stated that the contract was submitted with an amendment to finance
the Henderson Day Care Center for three months, rather that spend the funds
for additional salary.
Rev. Clark asked Mr. Hoggard to explain the position of Mr. White. Do I understand
you that White is still Deputy Director of EOB? The program is budgeted
for salary wage for Director and Assistant Director. If we take the Assistant
Director from EOB, who will do that job?
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"What happens to that money? The job is not going to stay vacant is it?
Mr. Hoggard discussed in detail the temporary aggangements for CEP staffing.
Motion by Mrs. Meinhover that there be a committee appointed to explore possibility
of establishing a new multi-service center. Motion died due to lack of a secon
After some discussion the Chairman suggested Mrs. Staples explore this idea
further until a committee is appointed.
Chairman Lee Walker expressed his appreciation to the members of the Board for
the cooperation that had been given during the last year. He also state that
was happy to have had the opportunity of serving as Chairman and believed
future progress depended largely upon continued cooperation by all members.
Mr. Neal moved meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr. McPherson. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
J. DAVID HOGGARD
Executive Director
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
AT
CEP CENTER - 9on t.je ST OW^NS AVENUE
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 8°106
JT’LY 30,
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Tho mas W i lson, CHAIRMAN, Don McKamy, Harvey Do n d e ro , S t e ll a
F le m in g , E lla Jo n es , Bob M cP h e r son, Hank T h or n e ly, Ted Laws o n , Pev. Leo J o hns on,
Rev . M arion B e nn e tt , C .S . N e hrin g , V icto r p a l l , p r a t t P rin c e , p
a th e r F ra n z e n i l l i ,
L ee W a lk er , Do r o t h y R ing , Howard P a l m e r, J ohn B u rke, A aron w illia m s , R ev. D ona ld
C la r k , C h a r l e s J o n e s, E l s i e T hom p son .
GUEST PRESENT- J u li a A. P a vne, R o s ie ^ m ith, Tom Mo nP ere, G .P. S to b ie , F a ith
E m re g u re x , E th e l P e a rs o n , Ev a Lee C ar r , B i ll S ta n l e s , Iv ran W ils on, L e o la P a r r i s ,
L e s s i e Brorm, E d die J e a n F in le s, Ruth Ann C le a ry , B etty Jea n C le ar y , Flo re n ce
W a shington, Wilma Pho n e , E s s i e ™ae H e n d e rso n , Tom W ill i s , F r a n cis Edw ard s,
M r s. Ramon P er e z , . , Thom as, C. W oo ds , W erre n H a t c h er, Do n a ld,
O rty z e , J o e B e l a rd e , Ramon P e r z e , P h i l lio Ed d en, Roma Jean H u n t , Ann Hawkins ,
M rs. J o e B e l a rd e , Leon G re e n , F th e l G. L u c as, Ja n e P a r k e r, M y r t l e Snowden,
E v e lyn C olem an, R o b e rta D a h li n p, S h ane S t a h l , Puby D u n can, C ar rie P ar k e r , B a rbara
W illia m s .
STAFF MEMBERS: J . D avid p o gg a r d , Is a a c W h ite, V e rlia D av i s, S ylv i a S ta p l e s ,
M a x cine F in c h e r, H azel G e ra n , F aye M ulle n , Linda T o tty .
C h airm an Th om as W ilson p r e sen te d plaqu e a n d g av a l to Mr. L ee E. W a lk e r, who ser v e d
as Chairm an d u r in g t h e Y e ar o f 19 6 R - 196 °.
C ha irm an W ils o n ad v i sed t h a t a l e t t e r had b een re ceiv e d from B ill C o t tr e l l s ta t i n g
h e w o u ld b e ou t of to w n a n d un a b le t o at t e n d t o n i g h ts m eetin g . (Excus e d )
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: M rs. D a r l e n e M ar t in to r e p r e s n e t H ig h l an d N eighborho
o d C o un cil- Mr. ”ank T h o rnley re p r e s e n tin g th e C ity of L as Vega s- an d M iss
M ar g a re t B en n ett r e p r e s e n ti n g Le s Femme D ouz e.
RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS: C ha irman w i l so n sta t e d t h a t M r s. I r i s M einhov er
would no l o n g e r r e p res e n t th e N e v ada S ta te W e l fa re D e p a rt m e n t .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 26, 1969: C ha irm a n W ils o n c a l l e d f o r
Q uesti o n s, a d d iti o n s o r d e le t i o n s o f t h e s e m in utes . Th e r e b e i n g n o n e, C ha irm a n
ru l e d th a t th ey b e a p prov ed as p r e s e n t e d .
REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION ON THE ECWWQMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD FROM THE LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS. A l e t t e r was r e a d fro m the Lea g u e o f Women V o t e r s re q u e s t i n g t h a t
th e o r g a n iz a t i o n be g i v e n r e p re s e n ta t i o n on t h e Ec o n omic O p p o rtu n ity B oard.
Mr. M cP h ers o n m oved th a t th e re q u e s t from th e L e ague o f Women V oters be a c c e p te d .
Seconded by M rs. Fle m i n g. M otio n c a rr i e d .
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. F in a n c e C om mittee R ep o rt —
Mr. McRamy m oved t h a t th e F i n a n cia l S ta t e m e nts f o r th e month end in g J une 3 0 , 1% 9 .
be approved. Seconded by Rev. Leo Johnson. Moti on carried.
B. Personnel Committee Report —
Following is the report of the Personnel Committee as mailed to the Board members.
PERSON NEL CC W I TTFE REPORT
J u l y 3 % 1 0 « o
The Personnel Committee met twice during the nast month — July 17 and July 23
Chairman of the Board, Thomas Wilson opened the meeting and held an election.
Joe Neal was elected Chairman of the Personnel Committee to serve during the
1969-70 term.
Discussions concerned the continuing study of salaries for staff members of the
Economic Opportunity Board and it ’s delegate agencies.
The Personnel Committee recommends that the Board of Trustees of the Economic
Opportunity Board approve the following*
’'That an immediate two-range upward salary adjustment he granted for all
classifications for which at least a two-range increase is recommended*
that this he with the understanding that the Committee will study salary
comparability and job descriptions for those positions for which any other
recommendations, either less or more that two ranges, has been made* that
the Committee make recommendations for any further adjustments for those
positions at the August Board meeting.
’’The Personnel Committee further recommends that because the lengthy period
of negotiations regarding increases, the Board approve all salary adjustments
retroactive from January 1, 1969* *(Persons wh o were members of the staff
at the time and who are still currently employed* salary adjustments for
those persons employed after January 1 be retroactive from their date of
em ployment)."
Joe Meal, Chairman
Ferren Bunker
John Burke
Donald Clark
Bill Cottrell
Father Benjamin Franzinelli
Dorothy King
John Wawerna
*This recommendation is the interpretation of the Executive Director as
the result of the Committee's discussions.
Chairman Wilson called for Questions.
Mr. Hoggard stated that since this action of the Personnel Committee he had
gone over budgets and if the Board approved the report, the Board should state
that retroactive salary increases will be granted if budgeted funds are available
for all projects.
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Pev. Clark stated that we have been negotiating salaries since January 1., and
asked if there would have been funds at that time.
Mr. Hoggard stated that there were no provisions for this amount of salary increase.
Possibly they could have annlied to the Regional office for additional funds.
Rev. Clark asked if we could apply now for funds to pay adjustments retroactive
to January 1.
Chairman Nilson stated that funds can he applied for now just as they could have
been requested at the first of the year and would be up to the nO ard to make this
request. He explained that the Executive Director stated that it should be
included in the Boards recommendation that if funds are not available that salary
adjustments be retroactive to July 1, only.
Rev. Clark moved that the report of the Personnel Committee be accepted as presented.
Seconded by Rev. Leo Johnson. Motion carried.
Field Representative Tom MonPere commented that when you submit your budget to
Regional Office the year begins January 1 and ends December 31, it is submitted
with certain salary levels for all personnel. If it is determined in the middle
of the program year that you are going to raise salaries you can only write it
into the budget for the next program year unless there are funds within the budget.
The important time for writing in raises is during the funding process.
Rev. Clark moved that the Board apply to Regional Office for supplemental funds
to cover salaries retroactive to January 1, 1969. Secondec by Mr. Burke. Motion
carried.
Mr. MonPere advised that at this time there were no surplus funds available.
Rev. Clark stated that since there will be a vacancy coming up in the EOB staff
if this position is not filled, could these funds be considered as surplus funds.
Mr. MonPere stated the funds could be used; however, an additional person has been
added to the Central Administration staff during the program year which also
uses additional personnel funds.
Rev. Leo Johnson asked if programs started after the regular funding time, would
money be available for them?
Mr. MonPere stated that funds could not be transferred from earmarked programs
into versitile funds.
Rev. Clark asked why deprive 90 people salary increases because funds were not
available for 20 people? He stated it would be better to give those where funds
are available and find funds for the others.
The Executive Director was directed to make raises retroactive to January 1 for
those people where funds are available.
Nominating Committee Report —
Mr. Harvey Dondero reported that the Nominating Committee was asked to make
nominations for a Planning Committee. The Committee recommended Ella Jones,
Hank Thornley, Elsie Thomason, Dorothy King and Father Frnaxenilli.
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By-Laws Comm itte e - Le e Walker, C h ar l ottee F i l l a nd Leo J o hnson. Fo r th e
Ex e c u ti ve Comm ittee - Mr. Don McKamy, and Mr. Thomas Hicke y were recom mended.
F ath e r Shallo w and Mr. C harles Jones fo r N om in a ting C ommittee mem bership.
Rev. Clark moved t h a t th e r e p or t o f t h e N om i n ating Commi tte e be a c c e pte d . Seconded
b y Mr. Howard Palmer. Motion c a rr ie d .
R e port on C o mmittee fo r CEP Jo b s —
There w ere no members o f t h is C o mmit tee p resen t.
CEP A d viso ry Comm ittee —
Mr. I saa c W hite , Temporary A c ti n g D i r e cto r of CEP rep o r te d :
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
J u l y 3 1, 1969
TO: Mr. G eo r g e S t o b i e , C h airm a n CEP Ad v i sor y Com mittee
FROM: Mr. I sa a c W hite, A cting CEP D i recto r
RE: FACT SUMMARY REVIEW
T h i s rep o rt is des i g ned to g iv e a b r i e f summary t h rou gh c o m par ative s ta t i s t ic a l
d ata o f some a s pec t s o f th e CEP Pro g ra m . The sp e c if i c a sp ects d is c us s e d a re
i n t a k e , c u r ren t e nro l l e m ent and ter m i n atio n s. I t i s hoped t h a t t he fa c ts p er t in e n
t o each a rea w i ll b e v alu a ble management to o l s in s o far as p oin tin g up p o te n t i a l ,
i f n o t a c tu al, p roblem a rea s . These f a c ts w ill also in d i c a t e g oal a tta in m e n t i n
suc h ar e a s as in tak e and jo b p l a c e m e nt.
T h e re ar e some terms whose m e aning sh o uld be ex p an d ed in or der to pr e s e n t th e
c le a r e st d e f i n i tio n p o ssib le. T h eir t erms a re a s fo l lo w s :
A ctive s ta t u s —P o siti o n o f any e n r o ll e e who i s e ith e r a c tiv e l y p a r t i c ip a t i n g
i n a componen t or a h old i ng s lo t .
I n a ctiv e S t a t us ( T e r m i n e e )— P o siti o n of any en r o lle e who has been ter m in a t e d
from CEP as a jo b p l acem e nt, dro po ut, or fo r some o t h er reason as deter m i n e d by
th e Co unselor.
A p plican t (H oldin g )—An i n d i v i d u a l who meets t he e l i g i b il i ty req u irem e nt,
has a n MA-101 comp leted, bu t f or wh<m t her e i s n ot a t ra i n i n g p o s itio n im m edia t e ly
a v a ila b le in CEP.
P a r t i c ip an t ( H o lding )—An in div id ua l who has comp lete d t ra i n i n g i n o n e comp
o nent and i s a w a i t i n g a s lo t in a no ther component o r jo b.
FACT SUMMARY REVIEW
In ta k e A n a l y sis :
T o t a l In ta k e thr o ug h J uly 2 8 , 196? was 1 ,3 34
1. 75.2% or 1,003 of th e en ro lle e s ar e f e m a les and 24.7% a re males .
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2. 98% of the enrollees are Black and 2% are Indian, White, and Mexican
American.
3. The average Education Attainment for the Las Vegas CEP enrollees as
grade 10.6
4. The average age for the Las Vegas CEP enrollee is 24.8 years.
ENROLLMENT ANALYSIS:
1. Of the 1,334 persons enrolled, 635 maintain active status in the
program.
2. Only 20.9% or 133 or 635 active enrollees are participating in one
or more components.
3. 75.2% or 502 of the 635 active enrollees are in holding slots.
4. Over the past month there has been a 10.4% decrease in the percentage
of active enrollees participating in one or more components.
TERMINATION ANALYSIS:
1. Of the 1,334 persons enrolled, 699 maintain■inactive status, (terminees).
2. During the month of July, there were 123 terminations. Of this
number, 66.6% or 82 were job placements. However, 61.8% or 432
of the total (699) terminations were job placements.
Ruby Duncan, President of the Las Vegas Branch Nevada Welfare Rights Organization,
asked about positions open on the staff.
Mr. White advised that there are no immediate vacancies on the CEP Central staff,
only in the Employment services section. He noted also, that these positions
have not been filled because it is unrelistic to ask people tofill positions for
eleven weeks as the program’s definite funding goes only to September 24, 1969.
There should be a more definite commitment as to whether CEP will continue before
filling these positions.
Rev. Clark stated that when a person does not have a job it seems he would willing
to take a job for any period of time. He suggested the Board go on record as
favoring filling of all jobs contained in this program.
Guest asked what the qualifications wer to work in CEP as a Secretary.
Mr. Isaac White advised the qualifications of these positions.
Guest asked about qualifications for Counselor and Job Interviewer.
Mr. White advised these positions are in the Employment Secruity Department and
that he did not know exact qualifications.
After some heated discussion between some guests and Mr. White, Chairman Wilson
stated that the Board Meeting is held to hear grievanced but there are proper
ways to go about being heard.
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"Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee —
Mr. Francis Edwards reported and distributed the following report;
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL REPORT
July 30, 1969
1. The Central Office has been located and discussed with the Neighborhood
Council Advisory Board Members. They Neighborhood Council Board is now
requesting from this Board per mission to move, which was denied by the E.O.B.
Executive Director.
2. The Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee also, request the removal of their
funds from EOB and establish their own bank account.
3. The Neighborhood Council Project still continues to aid poor people."
Chairman Wilson advised that the Executive Director had replied that he could not
consent to moving and is now bringing this before the Board for disucssion.
Chairman Wilson asked Mr. Edwards if there had been an actual decision?
Rev. Johnson asked that the Executive Director explain his reasoning in the decision
so the Board members are aware of his thinking.
Mr. Hoggard stated that about June 22, 1969 the Neighborhood Council Project
Director submitted a Request for Purchase to pay two (2) months rent on a building
at $400 per month, and there had been several conferences regarding this.
Mr. Hoggard advised Mr. Edwards that he could not under present circumstances
authorize the expenditure for rent — the reason being that as the Executive
Director for the Grantee he has to see that all programs adhere to guidelines.
Mr. Hoggard stated that $400 per month is not realistic and indicated a lack of
fiscal responsibility. Although the Neighborhood Council is operating as a
Delegate Agency; however, they must show capability of maintaining and conserving
resources of the program. Also, the Neighborhood Council has not submitted a
copy of the rental agreement required from all Delegate agencies. However, even
if this was not, it would be fiscally irresponsible to permit $400 per month rent
for programs that may have reduced funding by January 1st.
Dorothy King stated that the Building was for the betterment of the program, and
the staff cannot function actively as it is now housed.
Rev. Leo Johnson asked if there were provisions in the budget for rent?
Mr. Hoggard advised that there were not funds in this amount.
A guest in the audience asked that the letter from Mr. Hoggard to the Neighborhood
Council Project Director be read. Letter was read.
Mr. Burke recommended that the Project Neighborhood Council petition be referred,
without prejudice to the Executive Committee for and in depth study and report
back to the Economic Opportunity Board at the next meeting.
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Seconded by Mr. Victor Hall.
Rev. Clark asked that the motion be amended to state that the Executive Committee
make final decision.
Amendment accepted by Mr. John Burke and Mr. Hall.
Chairman Wilson advised that this action would still come back to the Board for
final ratification.
Motion as amended was passed.
Legal Society — There was no report.
Operation Independence — There was no report.
Clark County School District — There was no report.
Victor Kall introduced Mr. Joe Phillips, Coordinator of Summer Head Start for the
Clark County School District.
Chairman Wilson welcomed Mr. Phillips.
Mr. Joe Belarde, Migrant Project Director was introduced and a discussion was
had of t building of a Community Center in Overton.
Rev. Clark stated that it seems that a Community Center is going to be put in the
part of town where the Migrant people do not live and stated we should be concerned
when these programs come in, they be available to those who need them.
Rev. Clark moved that the Board go on record as oppossing the Center being built
in pJsr-.ned area. Seconded by Rev. Johnson.
Pratt Prince asked why the Center was approved to be built in Overton in the
first place.
Mr. Hoggard advised that the County Commissioners determined where it would go.
At that time EOB wrote a letter of protest stating this was not a desirable
location as a site for the Center.
Rev. Clark suggested the Board write a letter to HUD regarding this location.
On the vote motion carried.
Administration Report —
Mr. Hoggard introduced Mrs. Geran as the person replacing Mrs. Legardy as Head
Start Coordinator. He also introduced Mrs. Linda Totty, Nurse ’s Aid for Family
Planning Project.
Mr. Ho ggard advised that we had received an extension of CEP until Sept. 24, 1969.
Mr. Hoggard stated that we are in the process of securing refunding of the Migrant
project and have received a letter of understanding regarding the new program
beginning August 1, 1969.
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Mr. Hoggard requested instructions to negotiate with banking facilities to
institute a computerized payroll system for EOB. He stated that it takes almost
two days of three peoples time to prepare payroll. One bank will provide this
service for 90 cents per month per person and do all the withholding taxes, returns
etc. We have been contacted by another bank to negotiate so there may be a better
price. Asked for discussion from the Board.
Rev. Clark asked if there could be a condition of the contract that the Bank
employ persons from the target area to accomplish the work of this contract.
Mr. Hoggard stated we probably could not make this a stipulation of the contract,
but could and would encourage this.
Mr. Hoggard advised that we have had problems with Summer Camping programs. We
have paid camping fees to agencies such as YMCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.
Boy Scouts this year have initiated what is called a self-contained troop unit
that goes to camp together. One of the conditions of . EOB’s contract with
these agencies is there be no discrimination or segregation at camp. He
felt the Board should be aware that students have stated they have been referred
to as "those EOB Boys", the staff has held conferences with Boy Scout Executives.
Mr. Hoggard advised that the contract with Boy Scouts has been concelled for the
balance of the year.
Mr. Hoggard advised that Mr. white is leaving August 15, 1969. Asked the Boards
discussion in filling Vacancies - EOB Deputy Director, CEP Director and CEP
Assistant Director.
Rev. Clark stated that since the program has only been funded until September 24th
and since Mr. Grant is temporarily acting as Assistant would it be in order that
the Board recommend that Mr. Grant be appointed as CEP Director for those 11 weeks.
Rev. Clark moved that Mr. Grant be appointed temporary Acting CEP Director for the
balance of the program. (Sept. 24th) Seconded by Miss Bennett.
Mr. Lawson stated that it wasn’t in order for the Board to do this.
Chairman Wilson stated that the Board had given the Executive Direcotr backing
in taking necessary action for improvement of the program. Motion carried.
It was clarified that this temporary appointment would begin August 15.
The Executive Director read the following letter from Representative Walter
Baring regarding designation of Las Vegas as NABS City.
"Mr. J. David Hoggard, Executive Director
Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County
900-932 West Owens
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dear Mr. Hoggard.•
As you know, I did address a letter to the Honorable Geroge P. Shultz,
Secretary of Labor, requesting that he give serious consideration to naming
Las Vegas a NAB City. In this regard, I have today received a response from
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Secretary Shult, and I am enclosing a copy of his letter for your convenient
reference.
The Secretary has assured me that Las Vegas will be given full consideration when
additional cities are selected. I was very happy to endorse this request, and I
sincerely hope that when additional NAB Cities are selected that Las Vegas will
be so designated.
With very best wishes, I am
Sincerely,
WALTER S. BARING
Congressman for Nevada
WSB/mc"
Mrs. King requested that when Executive Committee meets she be able to sit in on
the meeting.
Chairman advised that all Executive Committee meetings were open.
Chairman read resignation from Mr. Isaach White from the position of Deputy
Director of EOB.
Don McKamy moved that the resignation.be accepted and that the Board go on record
with a letter of appreciation to Mr. White for untiring efforts in behalf of
the program and his aid to the Board. Seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion carried.
Chairman stated the Board was certainly sorry to lose Mr. White.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
J. DAVID HOGGARD
Executive Director
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T O : M e m b e rs o f t h e E x e c u t iv e C o m m itte e
FROM: THOMAS W. W ILS O N , S R ., CHAIRMAN
R E : N O T IC E OF M EETING
THE REGULAR MONTHLY M EETIN G OF THE E X EC U TIVE COMMITTEE W IL L B E :
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B . M e e t in g h e l d M a y 2 8 , 1 9 69 ( E n c l o s e d )
EXTEN SIO N OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR M RS. MARY B IS H O P , EOB SECRETARY.
D IS C U S S IO N OF PERSONNEL P O L IC IE S AND PR AC TIC ES
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD COU N CIL PROJECT
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ALTER C ATIO N IN CEP CENTER IN V O LV IN G CEP EMPLOYEES
7 . OTHER ITEMS
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
EOB C onference Room
August 19, 1969
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas W ilso n , Chairman, Rev. Donald C la rk , Rev. Leo Johnson,
Mr. Harvey Dondero and Mr. Don McKamy.
M eeting c a lle d to o rd e r by Chairman, Thomas W ilson a t 3:30 P.M.
Mr. Hoggard re la te d to the Board Members t h a t members o f th e W estside Youth
Committee were p re s e n t and had re q uested an audience w ith th e E xe cu tive Committee.
S ix (6 ) young p e o p le , members o f t h i s o rg a n iz a tio n a r riv e d a t CEP ye ste rd a y and
s ta r te d p ic k e tin g a t a p p ro x im a te ly 11:00 A.M. Upon d is c u s s in g t h e i r problem s w ith
Mr. G ra n t, th e y were in v ite d in to th e CEP C enter and a dvise d th e y would be p laced
on th e Agenda to d iscu ss t h e ir problem s b e fo re t h i s com m ittee in s te a d o f w ith
P e rso n n e l.
We have p re s e n t Mr. C h arle s M a rtin , Manpower A d m in is tr a to r ’ s R e p re s e n ta tiv e ,
re p la c in g Mr. Fred O rr.
Chairman W ilson re lin q u is h e d th e f lo o r to th e W estside Youth Com m ittee’ s spokesman,
W i llie Jamerson. He read th e g rie v a n c e s as fo llo w s :
"We, members o f th e W estside Youth Committee, have a l l agreed i t
v i t a l th a t s p e c if ic changes be made in th e o p e ra tio n o f Las Vegas C oncentrated
Employment Program f o r th e W estside Community to s u rv iv e and r i d i t s e l f o f th e
b lig h t o f a b le a k and hopeless fu tu r e f o r W estside re s id e n ts , p a r t i c u la r ly , th e
y o u th .
We have been o b s e rv a n t, b u t q u ite to le r a n t a lth o u g h i t has been
d i f f i c u l t to s i t by and see such fla g r a n t m is h a n d lin g o f problem s which defy
e x p la n a tio n . T h e re fo re , we now demand t h a t the se changes be i n it ia t e d im m e d ia te ly.
We w i l l n o t a cce p t p a tro n iz a tio n o r fa v o r itis m s in c e o u r s in c e re
concern f o r the g rie va n ce s o f a l l encompasses d e d ic a tio n to th e fu tu r e p lig h t o f
a.l I o u r B ro th e rs and S is te r s , B la c k , Red, and W h ite .
A t t h i s tim e , we h e re w ith su bm it a l i s t o f o u r demands based on o u r
g rie v a n c e s , th e im ple m e n ta tio n o f which we c o n s id e r v i t a l .
1. We demand t h a t once havin g com pleted v a rio u s t r a in in g programs
t h a t th e jo b s prom ised upon c o m p le tio n o f s a id t r a in in g programs be g iv e n .
2. We demand t h a t the community be made aware o f al I vacancies w ith in
CEP and th e E.O.B. We demand to know im m e d ia te ly! We a ls o demand p r i o r i t y f o r
the se Jobs and t h a t a p p lic a tio n s be made a v a ila b le .
3. We demand t h a t e ve ry Monday m orning a l i s t o f a 11 Job vacancies
be posted in th© Lobby.
• 4. We demand th a t be f ore any ski I le d tr a in i n g programs are
in s ti t u t e d , jo bs are a va i la ble to a ll e nro l le es on co m pletio n o f said tr a in in g .
5. We demand r ep re s entati on on the CEP Ad viso ry Committee — a Black
man o r woman from the Wes tsid e Community.
6. We demand th a t tr an s po rta t io n be f urn ishe d to persons who c anno t
tra vel w i thin th e ir own means since th e f ed era l g ov ernment a llo ts funds fo r t h at
purp os e in a p ove rt y s t ric ke n community.
7. We demand th a t a day ca re c en t er be set up t o pro vid e care fo r
a ll who have need f o r such a f a c i l it y which is necessary in ord er fo r poo r mothers
who need and wan t to go to wo rk.
We, the young a d u lts, reco gnize how im po rt an t i t is t o see in B lack
p eople p ride and dig n ity — something we are s tr i v i n g hard t o a t t a in. We do indeed
recog ni z e th e nec essit y f o r mature ad u lt le ad ersh ip , bu t we also need a le ade r who
is committ ed to th e needs o f th e community.
As many peop le i n o ur community t h at t he re are t hose who are unemployed
and inn e ed o f f in a n cia l aid , i t i s u nb eliev ab le t h a t money c ou ld be
r etu r ne d to th e f ed era l g overnment. We w il l no t accept t h a t no r endorse i t . I t
is so sa d, we re a l ly don’ t know w hat m ig ht happen i f more of ou r B roth ers and
S is t e rs, who are not y et aware, are made aware t o what ’ s ab out to take p lac e. We
may not be able to di s c ourage th e b u ilt up ang er t h a t perhap s mig ht lead them
towards a v i o le n t s o lu ti o n.
We reco gnize the p o s s ib il ity t h a t t he e n t ir e group of p o li cy makers
on th e E.O.B. w hich determi nes p o li c y fo r t he Co ncen tra ted Employment Program may
sympat hize w ith o ur u nfo r t un ate pre dicam en t, ye t we fe el i t is extre m el y d i ff i c u l t
to know what hunger is r e a ll y lik e u nless you ’ ve been hu ngry. You may sympa th ize,
bu t never f ee l th e re al needs or t he pa in and trag edy su ff er ed by tho s e whose
c ircumstan c es stem f r om hung er and ha rd-c ore p ove rty.
We Thank Y ou."
Rev. Clark sta te d we should th ink ab out th is . Furthe rm ore , most o f t h e i r demands
are very re ason able. Some may take time to f u l f i l l , b ut most o f th e grie v ances
we can giv e answers to r ig h t now.
Chairman Wilson sugg ested th a t Mr. Jamerson read each g rie v an ce , b eg innin g w ith
number one.
No. 1 —"We demand th a t once h avin g co mpleted v ariou s t r a i n in g
programs th a t the j ob s p rom ised upon com pletio n o f s ai d t r a i n in g programs be
g i ven . "
Rev. C la rk s t ate d th a t peop le are ge tti ng a lo t o f fa ls e info rma t io n
as t o what to expect when th ey f in is h ed t h e i r t ra i n in g , ofte n t he re were no jo b s .
I f you b ri ng some body thro ugh o r ie n ta t ion, jobs ought t o be a v a ila ble . Can we a c t
upon th i s?
Chairman W ilso n asked i f th er e were any que stio ns or comments from committee?
I would l ik e to ask Mr. Gran t why t h is ty pe of info rma tio n is being gi v en out?
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Mr. .Grant stated th a t as D ire c to r o f CEP fo r one (1) day, I have not had a chance
to check in to the problems before th is committee. We should have some v a lid
c r it e r ia before enrollees take courses. I w ill do everything in my power to
c o rre c t th is s itu a tio n .
Rev. Johnson stated th a t before we make a verbal agreement to these young people,
we should be sure we can fo llo w through w ith our decision .
Mrs. King asked Mr. Grant i f Employment S ecurity and CEP worked hand in hand?
Mr. Grant re la te d th a t before MDTA tra in in g is set up, i t is determined whether
there is a need. In oth e r words, whether o r not they w ill have jobs fo r tra in e e s.
Chairman Wilson stated the youth c e rta in ly had a v a lid grievance, as to persons
going through a l l th is tra in in g and receiving no jo bs. I f there are no a v a ila b le
jo bs, they should be to ld head on.
Rev. Clark asked i f we could run these people back through CEP? Further, I move
th a t the Executive Committee go on record th a t CEP would recycle these young people
through CEP and give us a re p o rt w ith in fiv e (5) days. Seconded by Rev. Johnson.
Motion c a rrie d .
"No. 2 — "We demand th a t the community be made aware o f a ll
vacancies w ith in CEP and the E.O.B. We demand to know immediately! We also
demand p r io r it y fo r these jobs and th a t a p p lic a tio n s be made a v a ila b le ".
Mr.Jamerson re la te d to the Board th a t to h is knowledge CEP has 38 jobs open. We
have not been advised. No jobs are lis te d on b u lle tin Board. Should have a l i s t
posted on Monday and remain u n til Friday. Lot o f people out o f jo bs.
Rev, Johnson asked MrJanjersoR i f he was re la tin g th a t he wanted the type o f jobs
described in a way the youth would understand?
Mr. Jamison re la te d to the Committee th a t they were requesting n o tific a tio n o f a ll
job Openings and wanted a p p lica tio n s in order to apply. Young people want to know
about the various jo b s. The youths believe in CEP and they want to know why CEP
is holding jobs from them.
Mr. Dondero asked I f the Newspaper was the source o f a d v e rtis in g o f a ll jobs?
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t the procedure fo r re c ru itin g o f applica nts fo r p o sitio n s
was done through regular newspaper media, including the Las Vegas Voice, a t o ta l o f
fiv e (5) newspapers and on our own b u lle tin boards.
Rev. Clark asked Mr. McKamy o f Employment Service whether they had jobs a v a ila b le .
He suggested i f i t was fe a s ib le , th a t every job ES gets down town be lis te d so
these people can be n o tifie d . What I am saying, take a ll jobs from various sources
and put on b u lle tin board so th a t people wanting jobs can go through the L is t and
see what is a v a ila b le . I f people are in terested in the jobs and i f the people can
q u a lify fo r the job they desire, le t them t r y .
Chairman Wilson stated he was in agreement about jobs being posted.
Mr. Jamison stated ES has a l i s t o f a ll t h e ir jobs and we don’ t have a job lis tin g .
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Re v.'C la rk s tate d whethe r i t would be aski ng t oo much t o have a person wo r k ing in
CEP t o compile the jo b li s t in g s and also posting of jo b s.
Mr. Hoggard as ked Mr. McKamy if we d id n ’ t have a person working in the CEP Ce nt er
re s po nsible f o r making re fe r ra l s t o o th er t han CEP en ro l le es .
Mr.Jareers®» s t ate d t ha t each young person has a mind o f h is own. I f t he pe rson
f ee l s that she o r he i s qua li f ie d , she or she sho uld be gi v en t he op p o r t un ity to
g et th e jo b. For i nstance , if I see som ething I lik e , I w ill do ev ery thin g to get
th e jo b. They don’ t want c oun s el ors t e l l in g them what t hey can do. I f t hey
q u a lif y , good.
Chairman W ilso n sta ted th a t th e po i nt is very w e ll t ake n. I w il l ente rta i n a
motio n th a t we req uest th a t CEP put up a jo b li s t i n g and t h a t i t be posted weekly.
Seconded by Rev. John son. Motio n c a r ri e d.
N ext, "No. 3 — We demand th a t e v ery Monday mo rn ing a l i s t of a l l jo b
va cancie s be p osted in the Lobby." Chairman Wils on s t ate d t h a t t h is item was
covered in Item No. 2.
"No. 4 — We demand th a t b efo r e any s k i lle d t r a i n in g programs are
in s ti t u t e d , jo bs are a va i la b le to a ll e nr olle e s on c omp letion o f s aid t ra i n i n g " .
Mr. G rant sta t ed th a t r ec en tly a survey was made o f many business esta bl ish m en t s .
Sometime enro lle es are se nt to Henderson and depending upon what th e econ omic
clim ate is fo r h i r i n g a pe rso n w ith th a t s k i l l . You g et t h is feedb ack, pu t on
t h i s c ou r s e, and even though you keep c on t act w ith th e employers , when you t ry t o
place somebody, t he jobs have melte d in to th i n a ir .
Rev. Clark sta te d fo r ins ta nce you have a cours e whic h is 8 weeks. Why w a it th e
8 weeks be fore star t in g to place the e nr o ll ee. The p ro blem is wha t you are doing
in s e tti n g up MDTA cou rses. In oth e r word s , the e nr ollee who i s i n c las s say on
the 5th week of t ra in i n g sho uld be wo rk ing on h is o r h er p ro s pe ctive job two o r
thre e hours a day.
Mrs. King asked Mr. McKamy does Employment Se r v ices work w ith OJT? Mr. McKamy
s aid yes we are .
Mr. Gran t s t ate d t h a t MDTA is not connected d ire c tly w ith OJT p rogram .
Mr. Lucas, a member o f the Westside Youth Committee sta t ed th a t he had sp ent seven
months s t ud y in g re fr ig e r a t io n and e le c tr ic a l a pplia nce r ep a ir s . Before I sta rte d
tr a in in g , I was t o ld I would have a jo b in r e f ri g e r a ti o n upon com ple tion o f the
c ourse . We di d a l l kin ds o f e le c tr ic a l work. Only s ix o f the e nro l le es stu c k i t
o ut to f in is h th e c ourse. A ll the places I wen t, I f ille d ou t a p p li c a t io n s.
C ounselor to ld me he would co nta c t me when jo b comes in . I have to ask them what
i s g oin g on.
Mr. McKamy s t ate d t h a t c e rta in l y th ey ca ll some of t he en ro llee s and they do n’ t
come in when asked.
Mrs. Ki ng stag ed t hat th is program is se t up f o r up grad ing t he pove r ty area. I
sh ould th i n k ES sh ould be able t o pu t them on jo b t ra i n in g.
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M r.. McKamy agree d th a t the id ea l s itu a ti o n o f on the job tr a in i n g i s c e rta i n ly
des'i rab le .
Rev. Johnson re l ate d to Mr. McKamy th a t MDTA has had a very low placement r ate
lo c a lly , w it h on ly 50-60$ of the peo ple grad ua ting. Procedure s need to be
revamped.
Mr. McKamy f u rth e r s t ate d tha t he agreed with Mrs. King and t h at these recommendati
on s have been made.
Mr. Lucas sta t ed th a t people have g radu at ed fro m c lasses and when th ey t r y to
co nta ct th e ir co unselo r s and the y c a ll them and the n th ey go down in o rd er to see
th e ir co unse lors si nce they are un available and i t seems to me th a t th ey spend
more t ime in meeting s than a ctu a l ly try i n g to h elp the e n r o ll ee s. I ju s t want to
know if i t is more imp orta nt fo r counse lo r s to be in meetings o r in tr y i n g to h elp
young: peo ple ge t jo b s ;
"No. 5 — We demand re pr esen tatio n on t he CEP Adv isory Committee — a
B lack man o r woman fro m th e Westside Community.
Rev. Johnson suggested t hat thre e (3 ) young peo ple be pu t on the Board.
Chairman W ils on, did I und erstand your req uest f o r re prese nta tion on the CEP
Adv isory Committee? If th is is yo ur req ue st , submit th e names.
Ne x t, item "No. 6 — We demand th a t tran spo rta t io n be furn ish e d to
persons who cannot tra vel w ith in th e ir own means since the fe dera l government
a llo ts funds fo r t h a t purpose in a pove r ty s t r ic ke n community".
Mr. Lucas s t ate d t h a t durin g t he time he was t ra n s f er ri n g to h is cl ass es, twenty -
two (22 ) people were crowded in t o the lim ousine which was used fo r t ra n s p o r t atio n
o f e n ro ll ee s. There were tim es when t r a ns p or tati on was no t fu r nish ed .
Mr. Hoggard commented tha t we di d have minor problems wi th t r a ns p or t ati on and a t
p r ese nt we are o nl y tra n sp o rting e n r olle e s att en ding th e cook c la ss es ..
Mr. Lucas asked Mr. Hoggard o f wha t cap acit y you a ct i n w ith CEP? Mr. Hoggard
rel ate d t o Mr. Lucas th a t he was Executiv e Dire cto r o f EOB.
Mr. Jamison read item No. 7 — "We demand th a t a day car e c en t er be
se t up t o provide care for a ll who have need fo r such a f a c ilit y which is
necessary in ord e r fo r po ormothers who need and want to go to wo rk".
Chairman Wils on s t ate d t h a t we have Day Care Ce nt ers.
Rev. C lark s t ate d t hat he was aware of the ch ild r e n in the e x i s ti ng Day Care
Programs, but what has happened is t hat the r e are more ba bie s. The re is no
p ro vi s io n f o r i nfan t care. Our c on tra ct does no t cover t h at age grou p. I would
th ink th a t i f we had many e n r olle e s in th e program, i t w ould be necessary t o cove r
eve r y age gro up.
Mr. Dondero asked i f we are ta l kin g about expanding O pe ration Independence Day
Care? Or, are we ta l k in g about setti n g up new Day Care Program?
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Rev. Cl ark s t ate d t h at instead of minimum age being 2 - 1/2 years o ld , sho uld be
dropped t o in f an ts too .
Chairman Wils on asked why t he stip u l a t io n fo r the 2- 1/2 yea r olds in the f i r s t
place ?
Mr. Hoggard sta te d t h a t t he ch ild re n can n ot be ove r fiv e yea r s o r younger than
2-1 / 2 y ears fo r Head S t ar t c r ite ria .
Mrs. King asked why n ot sin ce O pera tion I ndependence is a lre ady set up, to open up
an other Day Care Cente r fo r younger chi Idre n.
Chairman w> Ison asked i f they can be in c lud ed in th i s program?
Rev. Clark made a m otion th a t we extend ou r Day Care Se rv ice s to in clu de i nfa n t
care . Seconded by Rev. Johnson. Motion c ar r ie d .
Mr. Gra nt sta te d we need more Day Care C enters. CEP has a ca pacit y to ca r e f o r
100 and so fa r , we have ne v er had over 40 u t i liz i n g the se rv ice s, a lso arrangem ents
have been made by M rs. LuBertha Johnson o f O pe r at ion Independence to take ca r e o f
in f ants . I t would be in or de r t o u t i l iz e eve r y f a c ility we now have a va i la b le .
Chairman Wilson r el ate d t h a t he was n ot aware Mrs. Johnson had the s e f a c ili tie s .
Mr. Dondero sta ted t h a t i f we have a va i la ble s lo ts , I th i nk we sh ould n o tify
peo ple of t hese s lo ts and have the pe ople take ad va ntag e o f them.
Mrs. King sta ted th a t we can al ways use more Day Care C enters.
Mr. Jamerson asked how many jo b va cancie s are open a t th is time?
Mr. Hoggard r ep l ie d we have one in EOB. Mr.J.amerson asked i f he co uld have an
a pp lic a tio n fo r t h i s jo b . Mr. Hoggard sta t ed th a t a p p li c a t io ns were a v aila b le to
any one d e s ir in g one.
Mr. Jamerson a lso ca l le d a t t enti o n to the Committee th a t Main s tream s a la ri es were
cu t from $1 .90 to $1 .60 p er hour. Also, I wan1 to know was th e c ut due to th e
s t a ff g ettin g a r aise . You say Mr. Hoggard, you o nl y have one job av aila b l e.
Chairman Wilson sta ted w ith out fur t h e r delay, we w iI I now go into o ur r egu la r
m eetin g. F ir s t , we have Minute s o f May 19th and May 2 8th , 1969. Any q ue s t ion s
o r changes? If n ot, the Minutes stan d ap proved as record ed.
Mr. Dondero commented as to the work in v olv ed in co nn ection w ith th e Mi nute s . I
wonder i f t he minute s can be cut down. I t c e rta i n ly wou ld e l im in ate a l o t o f th e
work load.
W it ho ut comments from o t he r co mmitt ee members, Chairman W ilso n c a ll ed Item No. 5
on t he Agenda Neighborhood Counci I P ro je ct to th e a tte n t io n o f th e co mmittee due t o
the fa c t Mrs. King asked th a t th is m att er be discu s s ed nex t.
Mr. Edwards sta t ed he would li k e to p res ent to th e Board ■th® ir p a rtic u la r grievanc e.
No. 1, Bond and No. 2, we a r e au th orize d by th e S tate as a s epa rate e n t ity and we
a lso have ou r agreement w ith EOB as deleg at e agency and a ls o th e agreem ent fo r a in
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b u i(d in g . P rio r to t h is , we have sent le tte rs and our work programs
to the Executive D ire c to r. Things th a t were required before we became a delegate
agency. We are try in g to fo llo w work program per le tte r . The b u ild in g we are
try in g to secure is $400.00 per month and $200.00 in -k in d . I would lik e fo r the
Board to see these papers, as we are and have been a n tic ip a tin g on moving fo r
several months; but due to reasons beyond our c o n tro l, we have been delayed and
unable to fu n ctio n p roperly.
Chairman Wilson asked i f there were any comments?
Rev. Johnson asked Mr. Hoggard i f he could explain budget in regards to Neighborhood
Counci I .
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t sometime ago, February o r March, we received our funds.
Several things had to be s a tis fie d . About two months ago, Mr. Edwards presented a
Purchase Order request fo r $800.00 fo r two months rent. I have not seen a copy o f
th is rental agreement. I met w ith the Board la s t Thursday and to ld them th a t there
were only two things outstanding. I s t i l l feel th a t No. 1, we could not ju s t if y
spending th is amount fo r rent per month.
Rev. Johnson asked are your requesting the Board to give you consideration fo r
1969-70 proposed budget fo r rent to move?
Mr. Edwards re p lie d my Board asked fo r the money requested so th a t we could move.
My reason is th a t Neighborhood Council wants to move.
Mr. Grant stated he would lik e to have an accounting o f the Neighborhood Council
expenditures.
Mr. Edwards stated th a t he would lik e to defend th a t statement. At the time t h is
was subm itted, we had money. I th in k we are able to a ffo rd to pay the re n t.
Mr. McKamy asked Mr. Hoggard is i t possible a t th is time to meet w ith Mr. Edwards’
request?
Chairman Wilson asked, what you are saying Mr. Edwards you have enough money, am
I correct?
Rev. Johnson stated i f i t is w ith in the guidelines to have the Finance O ffic e r
give a breakdown — Mr. Hoggard stated th a t as o f la s t week there was a balance
o f $5,312. Transportation cost o f la s t t r i p decreased balance to $1300.00.
Mr. Grant requested an a u d it o f funds and th is would solve the problem.
Chairman Wilson stated he c e rta in ly didn’ t see anything wrong w ith Mr. G rant’ s
request. I suggest Finance O ffic e r give breakdown.
Mr. Grant stated there were severaI thing s the members concerned about. What
about $1300.00 consumable supp lie s. I f there is any fe a sib le way th a t the
Neighborhood Council p ro je c t be perm itted to move in to th e ir own quarters I suggest
th a t i t be done immediately.
Mrs. King requested th a t t h is budget fig u re be given us w ith in fiv e (5) days.
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Mr. ,Edwards stated th a t th is has been going on fo r some tim e. We have t r ie d fo r
four (4) months to move from EOB. What we are re a lly saying, i f we are going to do
anything, we must move immediately. I f we keep going, we can fo rg e t the idea o f
moving. We have o b lig a tio n s from c e rta in e n titie s in Clark County.
Chairman Wilson stated he c e rta in ly agreed w ith Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Edwards fu rth e r stated th a t Mr. Mon Pere, F ie ld Representative, O ffic e o f
Economic O pportunity stated th a t i t would be a good idea fo r Neighborhood Council
to move.
Mrs. King rela te d th a t i f we don’ t show th a t we can do the jo b , Regional w ill not
refund us.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t in order to produce the re p o rt requested by NC, he would
c a ll the Finance O ffic e r, Mr. Buen in to the meeting and re la te what the Committee
wants and he would in tu rn v e rify i f the re p o rt can be ready about Monday or
Tuesday. Mr. Buen a rriv e d and a fte r advising him o f what the committee wanted, Mr.
Buen stated he would do h is best to have the re p o rt ready as requested.
Chairman Wilson, next we have item No. 2 — "Extension o f Leave o f Absence fo r
Mrs. Mary Bishop, EOB Secretary.
Mr. Hoggard asked the Board to grant waiver so th a t Mrs. Bishop would not be
penalized by having to s t a r t probationary period aga’ n. She had been out due to
being h o s p ita liz e d . Motion by Mr. Dondero th a t extension o f leave fo r one (1) week
and one (1) day be granted. Seconded by Rev. Johnson. Motion c a rrie d .
Mr. Wilson stated th a t next item fo r discussion was No. 3 "Discussion o f Personnel
P o lic ie s and P ra c tic e s ". Mr. Hoggard stated th a t th is item was fo r inform ational
purposes. In the fu tu re , h irin g o f new s t a ff , an in te rvie w in g panel would be
established, c o n sistin g o f three persons - one member from the Board, one person
from supervisory level and the t h ir d person would be a co-worker ( i f person is
secretary, than i t would be an employee possessing th a t s k i l l ) .
Item No. 4 - Personnel Committee Report. Mr. Hoggard stated th a t the re p o rt should
be acted upon.
Mr. Dondero asked i f i t was regarding re c tro a c tiv e pay?
Mr. Hoggard stated they approved a two step increase fo r everyone th a t was
recommended by the Executive D ire cto r in the July meeting. For personnel -
recommended f o r more than two steps they would consider a t the August meeting.
Mr. McKamy asked has there been any resolutions?
Mr. Hoggard stated he sent to Regional O ffic e asking fo r approval to move funds
between Program Accounts, and we had not received a re p ly.
Motion by Mr. McKamy th a t we accept the Personnel Committee Report as submitted.
Seconded by Rev. Johnson. Motion c a rrie d .
Item No. 6 - "A lte rc a tio n in CEP Center in vo lvin g CEP employees. Chairman Wilson
stated th a t we should discuss th is m atter.
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Mr. McK^my s ta ted he would li k e to hear a f ac t ua l re port of th e eve nt. Chairman
Wilson s ta ted I th i n k Mr.-Hoggard has a re port.
Mr. Hoggard sta t ed th a t Rev. C lark in fo r med me abou t th e f i g h t in CEP la st Monday
and th a t was the f i r s t th a t I h eard o f i t . I have re c eive d w r itte n re po rts from
the pe r so ns in vo lve d. Mr. McKamy s tated I th i n k you have an a d m in is t ra t ive and
Jud i c i al p r oblem.
Rev. C la r k commented reg ard ing c ou rt. One p ers on he was sure w i l l no t be in c o ur t.
There are thr ee (3) peopl e we a r e l ook ing a t. Mr. Dondero s t ate d th a t accor din g
to le ga l co unsel, n othing can be done. Rev. C la rk s ai d you o nl y have two peop le
go ing to t r i a l .
Chairman Wilson sta ted th a t Mr. James Anderson had been repriman ded f o r i n v iti n g
Mr. M arsh al l in . Mr. Hoggard sa id th a t Mr. Anderson was v e r b ally reprimanded .
This is as fa r as we can go u n t il a fte r the t r i a l . Rev. C la rk re la t ed tha t hi s
reason fo r r aisi n g t h i s ques ti on is the r epri m and ing o f a ll o f them. Mr. Hoggard
fu rthe r sta ted t h a t ou r Personnel Pol icy do n ot p rov ide f o r close d personn el
he aring s. I t h in k th is is imp orta nt th a t we make some p ro te c t io n f o r people
i nvo lved .
Mr. Dondero state d we do n’ t have anything on execu t ive l ev e l. Mrs. Staple s was
asked by Mr. Hoggard i f By-Laws sta ted an y th ing?
Mr. Hoggard state d t h a t he w ill re quest an op in io n from A t t y . Mario Ventu r a a s k ing
w hethe r t h is agency is covered by the State Sta t ute rega rding ex ecu t ive se s s ion s
on person nel m a tte r s . However, Mr. Ven tura has ad vised th a t no a dm i nistrati v e
ac tio n shou ld be t aken p rio r t o t he Co urt appearance o f the two (2) employees
charged w i th as s aul t by Mr. M a r s ha ll.
Me eting adj ourn ed 5:45 P.M.
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EC ONOMIC OPPO RT UNI TY BOARD OF CL A RK COUNTY
AUGUST 2 2 , 1 969
T O : MEMBERS OF TH E BOARD
FROM: THOMAS W. WILSO N., S R ., C HAIRMAN
R E: N OTI CE O F MEETIN G
TH E REGULA R M E E T ING OF T H E BOARD OF TRUSTEES O F THE EC ONOMIC O PPOR T UNITY
BOAR D HAS BE EN SCHEDU LED FO R:
WEDN ESDAY, AUGUST 2 7 . 1969
CE P C E NT E R (9 0 0 W est O we n s)
8 :0 0 P .M .
A G E N D A
( 7 ) R ESI GN A T IO N O F BOARD MEMBERS '
( T ) S E ATIN G OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
( a) MR S . LA VONNE LEWIS - R E P RESENTIN G LEAGUE OF WOMEN V OTERS
( JB ? ) REQUEST FOP. R E P RESENTATIO N FROM H ENDERSON DA Y CARE ADULT ADVIS OR Y
GROUP
(c 7 ) O TH ER
/ T J A P P R O V A L OF M INUTES
M E E T ING HEL D JU L Y 30 , 1 969 (E N CL OSED )
(EX E CU T IV E CO MMITTEE MIN UT E S ARE EN C LOSED FOR INFO RM ATIO N)
/ 4 J COM MITTEE R EPO R TS
/ k) F INAN CE COMM ITT E E
I V A P P R O V A L OF FIN A N C I A L STA TEMENTS FOR MONTH EN DIN G J UL Y 3 1 , 19 69
I 0 J p (ENC LO S ED)
(EN
B . EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
/ ( U THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE REPORT (ENCLOSED)
£ 2 J THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION
3 . THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT THE FINANCE O FFIC E
X/ FURNISH A DETAILED ACCOUNTING, WITHIN 5 DAYS, OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PROJECT FUNDS TO ITS BOARD CHAIRMAN
( 4 J THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT ANY FURTHER
ACTION REGARDING THE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PROJECT BE
POSTPONED UNTIL THE COMMITTEE R ECEIVES THE REPORT FROM
THE FINANCE O F F IC E .
,/ C p COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT (ENCLOSED)
I . THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO DESIGNATE I T : S PROGRAM P R IO R IT IE S
FOR THE 1970 OEO FUNDING YEAR. THE CAA PLANNING COMMITTEE
/ / / RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF P R IO R IT IE S AS SET FORTH IN THE
f t T ENCLOSED REPORT.
5 . APPROVAL OF WORK PROGRAM D ESCRIPTIONS FOR MIGRANT EDUCATION AND DAY
X / .C A R E (ENCLOSED)
6 ^ REPORTS FROM DELEGATE AGENCY BOARDS AND/OR ADVISORY COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
8 . OTHER ITEMS
REPORT OF THE
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
Augu st 2 7 , 1969
A m ee ti n g was h eld on Aug u s t 2 1. 19 6 9, i n th e C onference Room
o f the Economic O p p o r t u n ity Board a t w hich th e fo ll ow in g members
were p re s en t ; Mrs, E lla Jones (C h airm an ) . Mrs. D oro th y K i n g,
and Mr. Hank T h o rn le y . Abse n t w e r e * F r. B e njamin F ra nz e n - Illi
and Mrs. E l s ie Thompson.
The Communit y A c tio n Agency P la nn ing Com mitte e recommends t h a t
th e Truste e s o f th e E conom ic O p p ortu n i ty B oar d a s s ign the
f o ll ow in g p r i o r itie s t o re f un di n g fo r 0E0 Pr o g rams in 1970.
P rio r it y N d. I : C e ntra l A d m in is tr atio n ^
f\ P r io r i t y No. 2: Henders o n Day Care Ce nt er A"
P r 1o r it y No. 3 : Neighborhoo d C o un c ils y
P r io r i t y No. 4: L e g al Se rv ice s >
P r i o r i t y No. 5 ; F u l l Year Head S ta rt >■
P r io r i t y No. 6 : Ye a r-A roun d Youth Program Ar
P r i o ri t y No. 7 : Fami ly P lan n in ^ 1 x
P r i o r i t y No. 8 : Summer Head S t a r t y
The Comm ittee f u r th e r recommends t h a t a p p l ic a tio n fo r fun di ng
o f th e Veaas C en t r a l C r ed i t U n ion aga in be s ub m itt e d t o 0E 0 , and
th a t th e o rg a n i z a tio n be e n co u r a ged t o a ls o ex p lo re fu n ding
p o s s ib i l itie s f ro m o th er s ou r c es.
t h a t fu n d ing and program ide a s be
Head S t a r t F o l low Th r o ugh' and
Th e C o mmittee recommends
e xplore d in t h e area s of
"S p eci al Impact P r o gram s.
0
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
a t
CEP Ce nt er - 900 Wes t Owens
Las Vegas , Nevada
August 27 , 1969
8 :1 0 P .M .
MEMBERS PRESENT; Thomas W il s o n , Ch a irman , A t t y . Jero me Snyd e r, Tom H icke y , Ted
Lawson , Do n a ld McKamy, E lla F . J one s , S t e lla F le m ing , Ferre n W. Bun k e r, C ly d e
Newman, Harvey Dond e ro , John J. Burke , John Wawerna, Howard Pal me r , Fa th er Ch arle s
S ha ll o w, J. R. M cPherson, Rev. M ario n Be nn e t t , Woodrow W il s on , Jos eph N e al ,
C ha rl otte H i l l , V ic t o r H a ll, Mayor Eugene Ech ols, D orothy K ing, T h elma Hea ro n ,
Comm is s ioner James Rya n , M arg aret B e n n e t t, Comm iss ioner Hank T h o rn ley , Rev.
Donald C la rk, Ch arle s Jone s, F a th e r Benja mi n F r a n z i n e l li and Kenneth R. Shaddy .
GUESTS PRESENT; Ro si e Lee F ie ld s , Ja c qu el ine M c Kin ney , D o rot h y Sm i th , D o re t h a
P e rr o t, D. C. L u ca s, Ch a rle s M. M a rti n , E. Johnson , Fa ith E n riq ue z , Fre d M ot e n ,
L e tha M o bley, Peggy J. Sm ith, Ha r r y H a t c he r , M. L . O r te ga, Bobbie C a b li ng , W i lli e
J am e r son, Ethe l P earson, George O s ley, J r . , C h arle s J. G a ll e nb er g e r , M a rk A. K le in
Dora E. Prudhomme, D o r o t h y J. C o l li n s , Jos e p h J. Spe a r s , F red di e Webber, Dean G.
C hild s , W. D a v is, Ern est R. M o r e tt o n, P h i l Edden, J u li a Pay n e , Sharon G a r r e tt,
Cl e vela nd Woods, Lynn E. Wadsworth , B re n d a W illi am s , B e t t y M il t o n , E the l G. Lucas ,
Irma T ra v i s , F a nnie Mae W i lli s , Eva C aIle nb erg er, G ro v er L ewi s , L avonne L ewi s,
Chanda B u r fo rd , F re d B oh lan der, B. B er n ice M o ten , M r s . L ou is M i l le r , J r . , Ro sie
S m ith, Shane S ta h l, S h i rl e y Mack , M r . Tom Mon P ere , Don M cN e il , L ube r th a M.
J ohnson, Dory M cCorm ic k, D o r o t h y P a g e , Leon Smi th, F r a nk Edwards , Jean S. Dunn,
A lb e r t L. Dunn , R. M cln try e , M ari o Ve n t u ra, Esq u ire and L . L . M c D an iel.
STAFF PRESENT: J. David Hogga rd , S y lv ia Sta pl e s, M ax cin e F i n ch er, Hazel Geran ,
Fay e M ulle n , L inda T o t t y , Dai s y M i l le r , Ruby H a rris o n , L audi n o Buen and Mary
Bi s h op.
C hairman Thomas W i ls on ca l le d m eeting t o o r d e r a t 8 :10 P .M.
F a t he r S hallow s ta te d he w oul d lik e to chan g e t he o r d e r o f bu s ine s s on
th e Agenda. The reason f o r t h i s r e qu est is a c l a rif i c a t i o n o f the N o tice o f
Te rm in atio n o f o u r c o n t r ac t w hich we re c eiv ed in May. M o t ion t o change t h e
o rd er o f busin ess o n t h e Agenda by F athe r S ha ll o w. S econded by M r. Wawerna.
Mo ti o n c a rr ie d .
F athe r S hal low fu r t h e r s ta te d t h a t as he had sa id in pre v io us m e etings
he did no t wa n t t o ta k e a lo t o f t h e B oa rd ’ s t im e . From w hat I s ee, ou r
component was a s m a ll p r o je c t in t he CEP program, w hich co nsi s te d o f $ 1 .8 m i ll io n
d o ll a r s . The p o i n t he w a nte d t o br in g o u t be f o re t he F in a n ci al Re p ort is
pre s ente d , i s t h a t t h e Nevada C ath o li c W e lf are has bee n pa id n o t hi n g fo r May ,
June and J u ly , 1969. I have discussed the statements w ith Mr. Hoggard and there
d e fin ite ly is a discrepancy of $1500.00. I was to ld one th in g and the records
coming to us show something else d iffe re n t from ours. I suggest an a u d it not by
the s t a ff , but by someone from the outsid e. Where you get the money to pay fo r
the a u d it is your business. A c tu a lly , two (2) sets o f records are being kept
and something is wrong.
Mr. Wawerna asked Father Shallow, do I understand you to say you did
not receive a check f o r May, June and J u ly . Father Shallow stated records in dicate
we were not paid. Records o f Mr. Hoggard indicated th a t we were paid.
Now, I want to know which is rig h t?
Mr. Hoggard commented th a t f i r s t o f a l l , there is a d iffe re n ce o f
opinion as to when the con tra ct o f Nevada C a tho lic Welfare was term inated. The
con tra ct was term inated by le tt e r dated May 26, 1969, e ffe c tiv e M idnight, May
31, 1969. In a le tt e r dated June 17, 1969, from Father Shallow, stated th a t the
c a n ce lla tio n o f the co n tra ct was e ffe c tiv e July 23, 1969.
A tty . Snyder stated th a t i f your records show th a t the amount was paid,
i t would be a simple m atter to check the endorsement o f the check.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t the alleged e rro r probably is due to the in v o ic ing
procedure. He fu rth e r stated th a t perhaps Mr. Buen, Finance O ffic e r could
explain t h is m atter thereby c la rify in g the invoice system and procedure in which
checks are issued. Mr. Buen explained in d e ta il the procedure and the handling
of the funds and as he could r e c a ll, we released more than $2,000 and th a t
covered expenditures since the operation was sta rte d up to May 31, 1969.
Payment o f funds to Nevada C a tho lic Welfare were discussed by Father
Shallow, Mr. Wawerna and Mayor Echols. Rev. Clark stated th a t the subject was
being discussed on in d iv id u a l’ s th in k in g and we need the records and I suggest
you should bring records to the next meeting. I th in k the m atter should be
re fe rre d to a committee, so th a t we a ll can discuss i t .
Father Shallow made a motion th a t CPA make an a u d it o f these monies.
Motion died fo r lack of a second. Rev. Clark made a motion th a t the m atter be
re fe rre d to the Finance Committee fo r fu rth e r study and they submit re port o f
fin d in g s to the Board. Seconded by Mr. Woodrow Wilson. Motion ca rrie d .
Mr. Wawerna asked i f the Financial Records were audited and how o fte n .
Mr. Hoggard re la te d th a t our records are audited by 0E0 and the Department of
Labor and local a u d ito rs. The records w ill be audited in December.
Chairman Wilson asked i f anyone had fu rth e r comments o r questions.
There being none, we sh a ll go in to the items on our Agenda.
1. RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS:
Mrs. Staples read le tt e r o f resign ation o f Mrs. Darlene M artin o f
Highland Neighborhood Council. Motion by Mr. Wawerna th a t we accept Mrs. M a rtin ’ s
re sig n a tio n . Seconded by Mrs. H i ll . Motion c a rrie d .
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Mr. Hoggard sta ted th a t bef ore we go to the n ext item, I would l ik e to
a llow Rev. Donald C lark the o pp o rt un ity to r esign v er b ally as r ep re se nta tive f o r
Nevada Fu tu res, Inc. due to the f a c t he f or got to su bmit h i s l e tte r p r i o r to th e
meeting.
Rev. Clark asked th e Board t o accep t his re si gn a tion wit ho u t th e le t t e r .
Chairman Wilson asked fo r a m otion from t he flo o r. M otion by A tty . S n y d er t h a t we
acce pt Rev. C la rk ’ s res ig nation . Seconded by Mr. Ne al. M otion carr ie d .
2. SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS:
Mrs. Sta ple s read le tte r from Mrs. Ruby Duncan, P re s id en t , Las Vegas
C hap te r, N ati onal Welfa re Rig hts Org an iza t ion reque st in g tha t Rev. Donald Cl ark
be se ated on th e EOB Board as t h e i r re pr es en t ati ve . Motion by Mr. Neal and
seconded by Mr. W. Wilson. Motion ca rr ie d .
Atty . Snyder asked what d eterm ine s t he se ati ng o f r ep re sentati v es f or
or ga niza t io ns on the Board?
Mr. Hoggard s tated th a t th e Board has e sta blish ed a c r i t e r i a f o r membership
to represent th e poo r. F ifty per cen t (50%) of th e members of an org ani z a tion
must meet th e po v erty gu ide lines . They have t o s ubm it t h e ir By-Laws and they
have t o re quest re p r es en tatio n on t he Board. A tty . Snyder asked what was t he
maximum number of members on the Board? Mr. Hoggard sta ted th a t ac c ording to
the By-Laws, i t was fifty -o n e ( 51).
Mrs. Staple s r ead a l e tte r rece ive d from Mrs. Thorne B u t le r, P res id en t,
arid Mrs . G eo ffre y Storm son, Chairman, Human Resources Committee, League o f Women
Voters o f Las Vegas V a ll ey , which s t ate d th ey read w i th ple asu re t hat the
League’ s app lica ti on to ap po int a re pr esen tativ e t o the EOB had been appro ved.
Mrs. Grover Lewis has been appointed to serve as ou r rep res enta tive . M otion
du ly made and seconded t h a t Mrs. Lewis be seated as a rep res en tati v e on the
EOB Board.
Chairman Wilson extended a welcome to Mrs. Lewis on b eha lf o f the
Board.
Next, Mrs. S ta pl es read a le t t e r from Mr. Ben R. P r ime, Chairman of the
Board o f Tru s te es of the Henderson Day Care Ce nter re qu estin g t h a t a member of
th e Board of Trust ees be placed on the EOB as a rep res en tati v e from t h a t
orga n ization . M otion by Mr. Ha ll t h a t we give approval o f l e tte r in the se ati ng
o f a member. Seconded by Mrs. H i l l . Motion c ar ried .
Mr. Burke sta ted th a t o rg an iz ation s sh ould be advise d tha t if th ey
met the c r i t e r i a to have repre se nta tive s on th e Board, th e m atter s hou ld be
p ut on th e Agenda.
Mr. Wawerna'‘asked as t o t he se ating o f new members, say fo r insta nce
Rev. C la r k, fo r how long? Mr. Hoggard sta ted Rev. C l ark 's term would be three
( 3) yea rs.
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Chairman W ilson welcomed Mr. C harles Martin o f COL, and Mr. Tom Mon Pere ,
Fie ld R epr ese ntative o f 0E0 to the me et ing.
Lette r des ignati ng Mr. Charles M artin as Manpower A d m in istr ato r’ s
R ep rese ntative was read as f ollo w s:
"A ugust 19, 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. THOMAS WILSON
Chai rman
Economic Op po rt un ity Board o f Cl ark County
932 West Owens Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
S ub je c t: De s ignatio n as Manpower A d m in istr ato r’ s Re pre s en ta tive
Th is i s t o inform you t hat I have au t ho r ize d Charles M artin t o
be Manpower A d m in is tr ato r’ s Re pre s en ta tive fo r the Las Vegas CEP
de s ign at ed CEP 8612. Mr. M ar tin is hereby d ele gated t he a utho rity t o
s ig n and approve inv oi c es , recommend app roval or disap pro v al of
c o ntrac t m o d ific a tio n s , and oth er like a c t io ns p e r t ain in g t o CEP
op era tio ns .
Mr. M artin 's fa cs im ile si gn atu re appears a t the bottom o f th i s
memorandum.
/s / John F. Otero____________________ _____
John F. Otero
Acting Regiona l Manpower Adm in is t r ato r"
/s / Ch arle s M. M a r tin
Signa t ure
/s / 8 /1 9/69 ___________
Date
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES o f J ul y 30, 1969. . '
Mr. Neal moved th a t th e mi nutes be approved as prese nted . Seconded by
Rev. Be nn et t. Motio n c a r ri ed.
Fa th er Sh all ow asked why th e E x ecu tiv e Committee Minutes were o nly fo r
i nf ormatio n?
Chairman W il s on s t ate d t ha t th e minutes are as s tate d . We can’ t approve
th e i r m inu te s . A l l we can do i s ta k e ac tion on w hat th ey do.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Finance Committee
Mr. Wawerna asked did the Chairman review these statements?
Chairman Wilson re p lie d no.
Mr. Wawerna moved th a t we ta b le the re p o rt.
Rev. Clark stated he had a question. Are the Finance records fo r the
Board o r the Committee? Chairman Wilson re p lie d th a t they were fo r both.
The idea is th a t we have the Finance Committee review f i r s t ; then they can bring
in th e ir recommendations. Further, i f Finance Committee doesn’ t do t h e ir duty,
then we must w a it.
Chairman Wilson asked what was the pleasure o f the Board. We have
a motion on the flo o r to ta b le the Finance Report. Motion seconded by Mr. Neal.
Motion c a rrie d .
B. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1• The Executive Committee Recommends Approval o f the Personnel Committee Report.
Motion by Mr. Neal th a t the Personnel Committee’ s Report be approved.
Seconded by Rev. Bennett. Motion c a rrie d .
2. The Executive Committee recommends approval o f an extension fo r one (1) week
and one (1) day o f the leave o f absence o f Mrs. Mary Bishop, EOB S ecretary.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t the reason fo r the request is so th a t Mrs.
Bishop w i ll not have to s t a r t over as a new employee. According to the Personnel
P o licy and P ractices, an employee may take leave w ith out pay fo r t h ir t y (30) days.
Motion by Mr. Neal th a t extension be granted. Seconded by Rev. Bennett. Motion
ca rrie d .
3. The Executive Committee recommends th a t the Finance O ffic e fu rn ish a d e ta ile d
accounting, w ith in 5 days, of the Neighborhood Council P ro je ct funds to it s
Board Chairman.
Chairman Wilson asked Mrs. King, i f she would lik e to make a statement.
Mrs. King stated th a t as you know, Neighborhood Councils would lik e to move and
get out on th e ir own. We asked fo r a complete accounting of a ll expenditures
and the re p o rt was submitted to us. We do not have enough copies to go around fo r
the Board members to see. A lengthy discussion follow ed between Mr. Hoggard and
Mrs. King as to the amount o f funds upon refunding and amount o f money a c tu a lly
a llo ca te d to the Neighborhood Counci I according to t h e ir co n tra ct.
Mr. Neal asked i f the Board could take any action on the discussion?
Chairman Wilson stated th a t Item No. 3 was accomplished as per request.
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4. The Executive Committee Recommends th a t any fu rth e r a ction regarding the
Neighborhood Council P ro je ct be postponed u n til the committee receives the
re p o rt from the Finance O ffic e .
Mrs. King stated th a t the Neighborhood Councils would s t i l l lik e to
have copies o f a ll o f the re ce ip ts. Mr. Hoggard advised Mrs. King th a t Mr. Buen .
had been advised o f t h is request and copies o f the receip ts w ill be forthcoming
s h o rtly .
Chairman Wilson stated th a t the re p o rt had been prepared and submitted
as per request.
Mrs. King asked Chairman Wilson i f she may continue w ith her discussion
as to the Neighborhood Counci I P ro je ct.
Motion by Mr. Wawerna th a t the Finance Committee b ring a Financial Report
to the Board on the Neighborhood Council P ro je ct and also Nevada C atholic
W elfare. Seconded by Mrs. King. Motion ca rrie d .
Motion by Mr. Dondero th a t we accept the Executive Committee’ s recommendation
th a t any fu rth e r action regarding the Neighborhood Council p ro je c t be
postponed u n til the committee receives the re p o rt from the Finance O ffic e .
Seconded by Rev. C lark. Motion c a rrie d .
C. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
1. The Board is required to designate i t ' s program p r io r it ie s fo r the 1970
OEO Funding year. The CAA Planning Committee recommends approval of
p r io r it ie s as se t fo rth in the enclosed re p o rt.
Mrs. Jones, Chairman o f the CAA Planning Committee submitted the
fo llo w in g re p o rt:
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEEE
OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
August 27, 1969
A meeting was held on August 21, 1969, in the Conference Room o f the
Economic O pportunity Board a t which the fo llo w in g members were present: Mrs.
E lla Jones, Chairman, Mrs. Dorothy King, and Mr. Hank Thornley. Absent were:
Fr. Benjamin F ra n z e n illi and Mrs. E lsie Thompson.
The Community Action Agency Planning Committee recommends th a t the
Trustees o f the Economic O pportunity Board assign the fo llo w in g p r io r it ie s to
refunding fo r OEO Programs in 1970.
P r io r ity No. I: Central A dm inistration
P r io r ity No. 2: Henderson Day Care Center
P r io rity No. 3: Neighborhood Councils
P r io rity No. 4: Legal Services
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P r i o ri t y No. 5 : F ull Year Head S t a rt
P r i o rity No. 6 : Yea r -Arou nd Youth Program
P r i o rity No. 7: Fami ly Pl ann ing
P r i o rity No. 8: Summer Head S ta rt
The Committee f u r t h e r recommends th a t ap p lica ti on f o r f undin g o f th e
Vegas C en tra l C red it Union a gain be su bmitte d to CEO, and th a t th e o rg an iz ati on
be encoura ged to a ls o e x plore f und in g p o s s ib il itie s fro m o t her source s .
The Committee recommends t ha t fu nd in g and pr ogram id eas be e xplore d in
the are as o f "Head S t a rt Foi low Throug h" and "Specia l Impact Programs".
Rev. C la rk s ta ted th a t one o f th e th in g s I wo uld li k e to know, i t i s
d i ff i c u l t f o r me to unde rstan d ju s t what p rompted t h is commi ttee to come up w ith
these p r i o ri t i e s ?
Chairman W ilson s tated th e Board selecte d th e Committee.
Rev. C la rk fur t h e r sta ted he d id not und ersta nd th e Co mmittee not
carr y ing the c re d i t unio n on the p rio r i t y li s t . I f we need any thing , we
c e rta i n ly need a fin a n c i a l i n s t it u t i o n . I t seems to me t ha t th e cause o f
p ove rt y is the lack o f fina n c e.
Mrs. Lub erth a Johnson requ ested th a t she be allowe d to speak b rie fly
r eg ard ing O pe ration Independe nce. I wo uld lik e to know how a program which was
p r io r to EOB coul d be l is t e d as P r i o ri ty No. 5. Operatio n Independence Head
S t a r t is so low on the pro gram.
Mr. Woodrow W ilso n s tate d th a t he c e rta in ly agreed w ith th e remarks
in r efere nce to the C re d it Union and Head S ta rt. I t seems t o me th a t w i th th e
p a r t ic ip a ti o n you sh ould have w i t h in th e community an adequate adv iso ry s ta f f
and se rvi c es w i thin th e membersh ip, th e Cred it Union s hou ld be able to f u nc tio n.
Re gardin g Mrs. John so n, I am ju s t abou t ready to giv e up on many o f th e ad ult s
in the a r ea. I c e rta i n ly would li k e to see Head S ta rt moved fro m No. 5 up to
item No. 2 . I t has p roven i t s wo rth in th e community.
Mr. McPherson asked do we have any i ndi c a t io n t hat we w i ll have th e
same fu nd ing le ve l?
Mr. Hoggard sta ted i t w i l l be app roxim ately 15$ les s . Th is i s a pa rt
o f th e ir r efunding p roces s . These a re o nly recommendations to th e Bo ard.
Rev. Be nne tt moved th a t f ir s t p r io r i ty be tha t o f Head S ta r t . Head
S t a r t (O pera tion Independe nce) was befo r e EOB.
Mr. Mon Pere s tated th e p rio r i t i e s li s te d are tenta tiv e. Members o f
OEO’ s Regional S ta f f and c o-wo r k ers are g oin g to be i n Las Vegas, September 9 - 1 2
to conduct the p re- r eview o f program refu nd ing s f o r 1970. They are goi ng to
meet w ith yo ur s ta f f . Pl ans w i l l be f ormu la te d f o r th e coming y ea r . A t th e
n ext Board me et ing, th ere w i ll be a f irm e r document, Memorandum o f Ag reement.
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Mr. Wawerna asked Mr. Mon Pere who s e ts th e p r io r it ie s ? Mr. Mon Pere
r e p lie d you s e t th e p r i o r i t i e s . A ls o , you w i l l be c u t a p p ro x im a te ly 15$. The
f in a l d e c is io n has n o t been made. Mr. Wawerna asked, suppose we as a Board
d eterm ine a n o th e r p r i o r i t y t h a t has n o t been funded in th e p a s t, where does t h i s
f i t ?
M rs. King s ta te d t h a t she would lik e to c l a r i f y th e reason f o r Henderson
Day Care C e nte r lis t e d as P r io r it y No. 2 . S ta ff w o rkin g f o r n o th in g . In t h a t
area th e re is a d e f in it e need f o r a Day Care C e n te r. Guest from th e audience
s ta te d to the com m ittee th a t we have never had fun d s. We need some h e lp .
Mr. Wawerna moved th a t we a ccep t th e recommendations from CAA P la n n in g .
Seconded by M rs. K in g. M otion c a r r ie d .
Mr. Woodrow Wi Ison asked why a re we asked to approve th e recommendations?
Chairman, ,we must be in v o lv e d in t h i s , e it h e r we approve what th e Committee
p re sen ted o r r e je c t i t . A ccordin g t o Mr. Mon P ere, t h i s a procedure th a t has been
s e t down.
Rev. C la rk s ta te d the n we don’ t have a c h o ic e .
Mr. Mon Pere s ta te d t h a t some programs a re f le x ib l e in t h e i r fu n d in g .
I t is necessary th a t you have Conduct and A d m in is tr a tio n . W ith Neighborhood
Youth C o un cil funds ( v e r s a t ile fun d s) you c o u ld develop s p e c if ic .
p r o je c ts .
Rev. C la rk asked do we have t o have le g a l s e rv ic e s ? Can we ta ke
tho se funds and p u t them some p la c e e lse ? Mr. Mon Pere answered no, th e y a re
earm arked.
5. APPROVAL OF WORK PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS FOR MIGRANT EDUCATION AND DAY CARE.
Mr. Dondero asked d id we have to express a p r i o r i t y on th is ? Mr.
Hoggard s a id no, i t is funded d ir e c t ly throu g h th e M ig ra n t desk. Funds must
go f o r M ig ra n t Programs. We are a skin g f o r re fu n d in g a t a p p ro x im a te ly th e
same le v e l.
M otion by Mr. Dondero t h a t we approve th e re -s u b m is s io n . Seconded
by Mr. Shaddy. M otion c a r r ie d .
6 . REPORTS FROM DELEGATE AGENCY BOARDS AND/OR ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Mr. Edwards, D ir e c to r , Neighborhood C o u n cils read th e fo llo w in g re p o r t:
Neighborhood C o u n cils w i l l in c o rp o ra te in to th e p ro po sal a c tu a l needs
o f each community which is b e in g assessed now, in th e form o f surve ys and door
to door c o n ta c t. The h ig h e s t p r i o r i t y g o in g to the se in d ig e n io u s persons in
an area o f n e c e s s ity f o r fo o d , hou sin g and tr a in in g program s.
We are re q u e s tin g in th e new p roposal an adequate b u ild in g f o r housing
any and a l l Neighborhood C o un cil fu n c tio n s to h elp meet and s u p p o rt agencies
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w ith in Cl ark County. Such as h ea lth , wel fare , le gal a id , fa m i ly p la nn ing, cr e d it
unio n, c li n i c s and community orga niza t io ns .
De aling wit h th e youth re side nts and rec ip i e nts . The Neighborhood
Cou ncils’ d esire m ain ly is g iv in g se r vic es t o t he needy pe ople of Clark County.
Chairman Wilson asked i f t he re were any comments on Mr. Edwards' Report.
There being none, ne xt, we w i l l hea r from Mr. Gra nt of CEP.
Mr. Gran t re po r ted t he fo llo w in g :
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
August 27, 1969
SUBJECT: CEP STATUS REPORT
STAFF: Five po s ition s on t he CEP Ce ntral S t aff were f i lle d th i s pa st
week, two remain open (S ecre t ary and M ainstream Co un s elor). The re are 10
openings in ES. There is one open ing in Ou treach, Coaching and F ol low -up.
CHANGES: There is pr es en t ly in pro gress a plan t o e s ta blis h in t he
CEP C enter a s k i l l and job bank, in one room, t o st r en gthen t he Job Development
s e c t io n in o rd er t o form some so r t of jo b c ushion fo r t he upcoming annual la y off
pe r io d.
PROPOSALS: To keep th e CEP open wit h a ske le to n s t a ff u n t il 8:00 P.M.
in an e f f o r t to make CEP s er v ice s a v a il ab l e t o the u nder-employed so t h at an
upg r adi ng pla n can be implemented fo r them.
PROBLEMS: O f f ice and c lassroom space, and p a rti t io n in g .
FACT SUMMARY REVIEW
Inta k e A na lys is:
Tota l Inta k e th r oug h August 2 5, 1969, was 1462.
1. 97% o f the e n r olle e s are bla ck and 3% are In di an , White and
Mexican American .
2. The average E duca tiona l A tta inm ent f o r th e LV CEP e n r olle e s is
grade 10 .7.
3. The average age f o r th e LV CEP en ro llee is 24.6 years.
Enrollme nt An a lysis:
1. Of the 1462 per sons e n ro lle d, 615 m ain t ain a ctive s tatus in
the prog ra m.
2. On ly 25.0% o r 154 o f 615 a c tive e nr ol le es a r e p a r t ic ip a tin g in
one o r more components.
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En rol lme nt Ana lysis: (cont in ue d)
3. 74 .9$ o r 461 o f the 615 a cti v e e nro l le es are in h ol ding s lo ts .
( 248 of whom are in a ppl ican t h ol ding i.e . have nev er en t ered
f i r s t component).
4. Over the pa st month the re has been a 4.1$ incre ase in t he
perce nt age of ac t iv e enro llees p a rti c ip a t ing in one or more
components.
Term in atio n A na ly s is:
1. Of th e 1462 persons en ro l le d , 847 m aintain in ac t iv e s t a tu s ,
(ter m in ee s).
2. During the month o f Au gust, th ere were 91 term in a tio ns , o f th is
number, 76.9$ o r 70 were job place ments . However, 59. 1$ o r
501 o f the to ta l (847) te rmin atio n s are job place ments .
Rev. Bennett commented on r e po rt and f u r t h e r s ta ted th a t w ith
r efere nce to p o s itions and employin g o f p eop le. Re gardin g p eople being h ir ed
w ith ou t t he con s ent o f the Board. To my understan ding th a t a ll j ob s a r e to be
a dv ertis ed . I do n’ t th ink i t is f a ir to h ir e fr ie n ds in the back rooms.
Mr. Gra nt commented with re f ere nce to the r ec en tly s t a ff h ired . He
sa id he read t he personnel Pra ctic es and Po l ic ie s a fte r he had taken h is a ction ,
th en Mr. Hoggard advised me of my v io la ti o n . I was lo oking fo r people to f i l l
the pos iti on s . I f I offend ed anyone on t he B oard, I am so rry .
Mr. Neal s t ate d t hat re gar din g oth er Bo ard members, t hese jo bs have
been s itt in g here and w i th September 24th as t he d ea dline , I t h in k ac t io n was
proper.
Rev. C lark s t ate d tha t we have the high es t unemployment ra t e i n th e
community. I f we have te n (10) job s vaca nt, why send a jo b de v eloper ou t loo kin g
f o r job s when we have jobs. These peop le are e n t itle d t o w ork. Board ra is in g
h e l l because we h ir ed somebody.
Mr. Hoggard said v ari ou s people have been hi red on temporary b a s is. I
r ece ived from MAR the tempo rary a pproval f o r th e th ree (3) people th a t were
r e a lly needed. Wa ivers have been ap proved by o ur new MAR R e pre s en ta tive. I f we
are refu nded beyond September 2 4th, the s e p o si tio ns w i ll have to be a d v ertis ed
a c c ord ing to ou r Personnel Pr actic e s and P o li ci e s .
LEGAL AID
Mr. Ventura sta ted th a t th e ir r ep o rt would be forth c oming n ext month.
Mr. Wawerna asked whe th er these r ep orts were fo r d elega te age ncies?
Mr. Hoggard sta te d t h a t t he Board in dica te d th a t they wanted a r ep ort
f rom each de legate agency and component.
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Mr. Wawerna said we are suppose to know what is going on. I f
representatives are not here, they should send t h e ir reports.
Guest asked what about the Welfare Mothers? Chairman Wilson stated th is
is a regular Board meeting of the Economic O pportunity Board.
7. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Chairman Wilson stated th a t the f i r s t item, maybe we should hear from
MAR, Mr. M artin.
Mr. M artin stated he didn’ t have too much inform ation about the fu tu re
o f CEP. The MAP people w ill be down here w ith th e ir recommendations. What they
w ill recommend, I do not know. They w ill present them to the Board and i t is
up to the Board to accept o r re je c t. On the basis o f acceptance o f the
s tip u la tio n s in the le tt e r from the Regional O ffic e , then the program w ill be
extended fo r two (2) months. Following the two-month extension, i t w ill give
the people in CEP the op p o rtu n ity to w rite a new proposal fo r funding fo r next
year. Unless the Board accepts these recommendations, there w ill be no
refunding.
Father Shallow asked is th is a recommendation?
Mr. M artin stated th a t you have a choice o f taking i t o r not. The
Department o f Labor contracted w ith MAP. T he ir recommendations w ill be presented
to the Board.
Mr. Wawerna asked what a lte rn a tiv e do we have? Mr. M artin re p lie d ,
you have none. Mr. Wawerna re p lie d , am I co rre ct as to the date o f e x p ira tio n
o f the present co n tra ct is September 24th and th a t a two-month extension w ill be .
granted?
Mr. M artin re la te d to the Board th a t Tuesday, MAP w ill be here w ith
th e ir recommendations.
Mrs. King said I th in k i t is very u n fa ir. I th in k CEP did a marvelous
job and we should be given a two-year extension. Washington s t i l l makes
mistakes.
Mr. McPherson asked Mr. Wilson, Chairman, do you intend to c a ll a
special session o f Board Members? Chairman Wilson re p lie d yes.
Mr. M artin reminded the Board, you must remember, I am only here to
m onitor the programs.
Mr. Davis, an employee o f CEP stated to Mr. M artin th a t we don’ t need
any more bureaucrats from Washington.
Mr. Hoggard said th a t a t the la s t meeting there was a suggestion th a t
a fte r acceptance o f the "’ersonnel Committee re port the raises would be re tro a c tiv e
to January 1, 1969, then you accepted the curre nt re port o f th a t committee.
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We aoe unable +o fin d the $13,000 - $14,000 necessary fo r raises and +o operate
a t th a t level u n til December 31st. We have requested permission from Region 0E0 to
to move funds. Legal Aid and Family Planning in p a rtic u la r. There is enough
in the present funding, i f we could convert th is money to raises. We do have
s u f fic ie n t funds i f the Board w ill make these raises re tro a c tiv e fo r a lesser
tim e, then we would only be about $4500 sh o rt. The to ta l amount o f these
raises and to operate programs fo r balance o f the year, w ill take approximately
$22,000. We are $9,000 sh o rt fo r Operation Independence and $4,200.00 short fo r
Neighborhood Council p ro je c t. I feel th a t the Board should make another
decision.
Rev Bennett asked how fa r back do you th in k we can go?
Mr. Hoggard re p lie d u n til July 1st.
Mr. Wawerna suggested th a t whatever we can do the e ffe c t these raises
we should do i t . He moved th a t raises fo r a ll be re tro a c tiv e to July 1, 1969.
Seconded by Rev. Bennett. Motion ca rrie d . Voting naye, Mr. Neal and A tty .
Snyder.
Father Shallow stated he would lik e to know what tra n sp ire d as to Mr.
Grant and the a lte rc a tio n . Were in ve stig a tio n s made?
Mr. Hoggard re p lie d , on the day th a t the a lte rc a tio n occui*ed,
employees who were involved submitted w ritte n reports to me. I have a ll o f
them and before a d m in is tra tiv e action could take place, charges were f ile d .
Upon advice from our Legal A ttorney, I was advised not to take fu rth e r action
u n til a determ ination is made by the Court.
Motion by Mr. Neal th a t meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Rev. Bennett.
Motion ca rrie d .
Meeting adjourned 10:00 P.M.
R espectfully submitted,
Jy David Hoggard ( <>
Executive D ire cto r
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ECONOMIC O P POR T U NITY BO AR D OF CLAR K COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 19 , 19 69
TO : MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
FROM: THOMAS W. W IL S ON , S R . , CHAIRMAN
R E : N OTIC E OF MEETING
THE R EGULAR MEETIN G O F THE BOA R D OF TR U S TEES OF TH E ECON OMIC
O P P OR TU NITY BOARD HAS BEEN SC HE DULED F OR:
WEDNESDAY, S EPTEM B ER 2 4 , 19 69
C E P C E NT ER ( 9 0 0 WEST OW EN S)
8 : 0 0 P . M.
A G E N D A
1 . SE A T ING OF NEW BO ARD MEMBERS
A . MR. N IC K D EL GE N IO , R E P RESENTIN G COMMISSI ONER DARWIN LAMB
B . M R. CH A R LES DE A R, A LTERNATE FO R P RAT T P R INC E, REPR E SENTATIVE OF T H E C ITY
OF HENDERSON
C . MR. D OUGLAS W I LLI A MS , R EPRESEN TING NORTH L AS VE GA S NEIG H B ORHO OD CO UNC IL
D . O THER £. K
2 . R ESI GN A T IO N O F BO ARD MEMBERS
A . R EV. LEO J OHNSON AS THE REPR E SENTATIVE OF P RI DE OF T H E WEST
3. APPROVAL OF MI N UTES
A . MEETIN G H E LD AUGUST 2 7 , 19 69 (E n c l o s e d )
B . S P EC IAL MEETIN G H E LD SEPTEM B ER 8 , 19 6 9 (E n c l o s e d )
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4 . C OM MITTEE RE PO RTS
A . F INAN CE C OM M IT TEE
, APPRO V A L OF F IN A N C IAL STAT E MENTS FOR MONTH E NDING JULY 3 1 , 19 6 9
2 . APPRO V A L OF F IN AN C IAL STATE MENTS FO R MONTH ENDING AU GUST 31 19 6 9
( E n c lo se d )
3. RECOMM E N DA TIONS REG A RDING G RIEVAN CES FROM N EIGHBOR HOOD C OU NCIL P R OJ E C T
AND NEVADA C A T HO LI C WELFARE
B . NO M INATI N G CO MMITT E E REPOR T ( E n c lo s e d )
5 . A P P R OVAL OF P LANS A N D P R IO R I T IE S AS SET FORTH IN CAP 81 ( E n c lo se d )
6 . AC C E P TANCE OF MEMORANDUM OF A GREEMENT FROM T HE O F F ICE OF ECONOMIC OP P ORTU N ITY
FO R 1 9 70 PROGRAM YEAR F UN D IN G.
7 . R EPO R TS FROM D ELEG A TE A GEN C IES A N D/OR A DVI S OR Y BOARDS
LEG A L A ID S OC IETY R E PO RT E N CLO S ED
8 . A DMINI S T RA T I ON REPO R T
9 . OTHER ITEM S
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
September 8, 1969
a t
CEP C e nte r - 900 West Owens Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas W ilso n , Chairman, C h a r lo tte H i l l , E lla Jones, Harvey
Dondero, John Wawerna, Hank T h o rn le y , James Ryan, J . R. McPherson, M a rg aret
B e n n e tt, Lavonne Lewis, Wi11iam C o t t r e l I , Dorothy K ing, S te lla Fle m in g , Thelma
Hearon, C h arle s Jones, Joseph N e al, Rev. M arion B e n n e tt, Helen P ivoda, Repres
e n ta tiv e f o r Mayor E chols, F ra n c is S tra b a la , R e p re s e n ta tiv e f o r Reynolds,
George G o v lic k , R e p re s e n ta tiv e f o r Mr. McKamy, Rev. Donald C la rk , Kenneth R.
Shaddy and Thomas H icke y.
GUESTS PRESENT: Maude H in to n , Shane S ta h l, L. L. M cD aniel, B i l l S ta p le s , Chanda
B u rfo rd , Rodney S m ith, C harles M. M a rtin , Roger W in te r, Sharon G a r r e tt, Faye
M u lle n , George S to b ie , James P. Lacy, J r . , Leon S m ith , Sarah Ray, Louis V it a le ,
A lic e Key, Loyce W alker, J u lia Payne and Leonard Mason.
STAFF MEMBERS: J . David Hoggard, S y lv ia S ta p le s , Maxcine F in c h e r and Mary B ishop.
M eeting c a lle d to o rd e r by Chairman Thomas W ilson a t 8:05 P.M.
Chairman W ilso n : I am su re each o f you re c e iv e d y o u r pack. We must
choose in o rd e r t h a t CEP must c o n tin u e on. B efo re we ask f o r a v o te , I would
lik e to know i f th e re are any q u e s tio n s o r comments re g a rd in g th e issues b e fo re
t h i s Board.
Mr. N eal: What is th e re q u ire m e n t f o r a quorum?
Chairman W ilso n : N ineteen (1 9 ), ( n o t in c lu d in g re p re s e n ta tiv e from
N orth Las Vegas).
Mr. Wawerna: Mr. Chairman, you s a id b e fo re we ta k e a v o te . I don’ t
und erstan d.
Chairman W ilso n : We are here to a cce p t o r r e je c t th e recommendations
we re c e iv e d v ia l e t t e r dated August 29, 1969, from th e U. S. Department o f Labor
re g a rd in g th e C o nce n trate d Employment Program c o n tra c t which is to e x p ire
September 24, 1969. T h is is n o t a n e g o tia b le ite m , e it h e r we a ccep t o r r e je c t
th e i r p ro p o s a I.
Mr. C o t t r e l l: In th e le t t e r fro m Mr. P a rris h o f Department o f Labor,
page two ( 2 ) , ite m No. 4 — "The EOB s h a ll by a p p ro p ria te re s o lu tio n d e le g a te to
i t s E xe cu tive D ir e c to r in h is c a p a c ity as CEP D ir e c to r f u l l a u th o r ity f o r CEP
d e c is io n -m a k in g in th e areas o f personnel s e le c tio n , program design and m o n ito rin g
s u b c o n tra c to r r e la tio n s h ip s , and such o th e r a d m in is tr a tiv e fu n c tio n s necessary
to th e harmonious and p ro d u c tiv e developm ent o f a CEP program . The EOB w i l l , o f
course, reserve to itself those areas affecting broad, general policy." I would
like to read also item No. 5 — "The MAR, Mr. Charles Martin, acting upon the
advice of the MAP staff, shall have full authority to approve or reject
administrative, personnel, or program changes."
■Further, if this Board delegates to the Executive Director full
authority for CEP, I don’t understand how MAR can approve or reject,noted Mr.
Cottre]I.
Chairman Wilson: As I understand it, whatever program or recommendations
are brought up, Mr. Martin has to approve.
Mr. Hoggard: Basically, we have had to have approval of the MAR prior
to this recommendation.
Mr. Neal; Regarding item No. 4 as read by Mr. Cottrell, it is actually
in conjunction with item No. 5. It seems to me that we are losing control of
CEP, or better yet, in the operation of CEP. It seems to me that we do not have
a right to an appeal in that we have to accept or either reject their recommendations.
I would think that the Department of Labor has set Mr. Martin up as
Super-Director of the program. Now, I want to know, what control will the Board
have during this period of time.
Chairman Wilson: We have always had to send in recommendations and I
am sure you are aware somebody has to approve whether they are here in Las Vegas
or in San Francisco. We have always received approval from the Regional Office
before. Now, Regional has placed Mr. Martin here and has given him the authority
to approve or disapprove here instead of San Francisco.
Mr. Neal: Mr. Chairman, are you saying this is a good recommendation?
Chairvan Wilson: Mr. Neal, we don’t have the final say. Mr. Martin
is here to make decisions.
Rev. Bennett: I wonder if a Resolution has been prepared, and if so, I
move that we accept the proposals as submitted.
Rev. Clark: I have a question — everybody knows that Regional Office
has the power to over-rule the Board’s hiring of personnel. We have some people
sitting on the Board that are hiring every day. My concern, is that MAP, talking
about saving money, pay their consultants round-trip fares from Washington, D.C.
to Las Vegas.
Map representatives only spend a short time actually working. I think we
should clarify recommendations. I would like for the Board to take into conn
sideration who is doing the evaluation.
Chairman Wilson: I think there is a misunderstanding on your part. The
evaluation was done by MAP. Recommendation No. 5 is not for the Board's consideration.
It is for Mr. Martin’s consideration. (Lengthy discussion between
Board Members regarding the MAP evaluation report). As I said in the beginning,
there is no negotiation. Either we accept or reject the contract.
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Mr. Wawerna: Regarding item No. 3 as to the present Executive D ire c to r,
Mr. Hoggard to take on the duties o f CEP D ire c to r, in a d d itio n to h is present
fu n c tio n - I want to know what Mr. Hoggard th in ks about t h is ; in o th e r words,
about our p u ttin g the monkey on h is back.
Mr. Hoggard: Mr. Wawerna, I have read th is and the only d iffe re n ce I
see is they are saying th a t the prime sponsor is responsible — although we had
previo usly delegated the r e s p o n s ib ilitie s to the D ire c to r and A ssista nt D ire cto r
o f CEP. We are w illin g to do the best we can.
Rev. Clark: How many Board Members have seen a copy o f the evaluation
report?
Chairman Wilson: Rev. C lark, you have missed the p o in t.
Rev. Clark: As I understand i t , the recommendations are made on the
strength o f the re p o rt. How many Board Members received a copy o f the report?
Further, what Board Members had the o p p ortunity to read the report?
Chairman Wilson: We are not here to act on any recommendations.
Mr. Ryan: Question — we are being asked to up-grade the program.
Mr. Wawerna: I second the motion th a t we accept the proposals as
subm itted.
Chairman Wilson: Mr. Wawerna, the motion presented by Rev. Bennett died
due to the lack of a second.
Rev. Bennett: I move th a t we accept recommendations as o u tlin e d .
Seconded by Mr. Hickey. Motion ca rrie d . Mr. Neal cast a no vote.
Chairman Wilson: We have prepared a Resolution as to items Nos. 3 and
4 per le tt e r from Department o f Labor, which reads as fo llo w s:
"ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
September 8, 1969
In a special meeting o f the Economic O pportunity Board o f Clark
County held on September 8, 1969, a t 7:30 P.M., 900 W. Owens Avenue
the fo llo w in g re s o lu tio n was passed:
Be i t resolved th a t t h is Board in s tru c t the Executive D ire c to r to
immediately implement the request o f the Department o f Labor contained
in a le tt e r addressed to Mr. Thomas Wilson, Chairman, August 29,
1969, and the accompanying memorandum to Mr. George Bennett o f MAP
from Mr. Gerald R. P a rrish , Deputy Regional A d m inistra tor, Department
o f Labor.
This re so lu tio n was acted upon a fte r thorough discussion in which
many members o f the Board p a rtic ip a te d . The Board recognized th a t
in passing th is re s o lu tio n , they are in d ic a tin g there w ill be
greater involvenent by the Board in the operation o f the Las Vegas-
North Las Vegas Concentrated Employment Program."
Mr. Wawerna: I so move th a t the Board accept the Resolution as read,
regarding item Nos. 3 and 4. Seconded by Rev. Bennett. Motion c a rrie d .
Chairman Wilson: I would lik e to c a ll your a tte n tio n to the la tt e r
p a rt o f the s tip u la tio n th a t we as a Board and members o f s t a ff and every one
else th a t CEP is to adhere s t r i c t l y to hard core workers. A ll o f these p etty
d ifferences must be e lim inated. These are some o f the thing s the Department
o f Labor is s tro n g ly aga inst. Not only the Department o f Labor, but so am I.
The b e n e fit o f the community is a t stake and also the Board. Rev. Bennett
concurred w ith Chairman W ilson’ s statement.
Mr. Neal: Operation Independence ju s t lo s t O rie n ta tio n Program. Is
th is true?
Chairman Wilson: Mr. Rodney Smith and h is associate, Mr. Roger W inter
o f MAP and Mr. M artin , the MAR are present.
Mr. Wawerna: Could I request through the Board th a t we be given a
progress re p o rt. The Executive D ire c to r was in stru cte d to submit regular
progress reports to the Board.
Chairman WiIson asked Mr. Smith o f MAP i f he would come and answer
questions p e rta in in g to the evaluation re p o rt o f CEP. Mr. Smith re la te d to the
Board Members and guests, th a t he would be glad to e n te rta in any questions
regarding issues in the re p o rt.
Mr. Neal: W ill O rie n ta tio n o f Operation Independence be put under ES?
Mr. Smith: That is not tru e . I t is tru e , however, th a t Manpower
A d m inistra tion Order No. 14-69 was in the making during the time we were in
Las Vegas the la s t tim e, s e ttin g c e rta in g u id e lin e s. Among the ten (10)
manpower services lis te d , fo u r (4) can be neg otiable . Operation Independence
presently runs coaching, out-reach and o rie n ta tio n and these are negotiable
items. Mr. Smith fu rth e r re ite ra te d th a t Order No. 14-69 came from the National
O ffic e . Washington is th e re fo re imposing c e rta in re s tric tio n s on our
recommendations. A c tu a lly , o rie n ta tio n and ce n tra l record u n it were two o f the
b e tte r functions here in Las Vegas.
Rev. C lark: In oth e r words, neg otiations w ill be in order between
CEP and Operation Independence. Order No. 14-69 says th a t ES w ill handle these
components. That means th a t they have f i r s t p r io r it y over a ll o f these programs.
Mr. Smith: There are four (4) negotiable services o f the ten (10) to
be negotiated between the prime co n tra cto r and ES. I don’ t th in k ES can say they
want t h is . Regional O ffic e has to make f in a l decision .
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Rev. C la rk: I t i s im poss ible f o r us to do ju s t i c e u n ti l we have
read the r e po rt. The second th i n g , th a t your recommendations t o th e Board leaves
Mr. Ma rt in w ith the a u th o ri t y . Th is Board does not have any au th o rity . I t is
im possible fo r th i s bo ard to p ro pe rl y make dec isi on s i f we a re not prop erly
exposed to in for m a tio n. I want to know what is Order No. 14-69?
Mr. Martin: Answering yo ur q ue s tion reg ard ing Order No. 14 - 69, these
are Nat ional G ui de li ne s p ut o ut by the N atio na l O f f ice.
Mr. Wawerna: Q uestion to Mr. Martin — w ith refe r en c e to Item No. 7
of t he l e t te r from the De partment o f Labor; the contin uan c e o f th e pr ogram w i ll
be based upon the recommendation o f MAR. Now, what I want to know, do you have
any s e t c r ite ria th a t we co uld fo l lo w . We w i ll acc ept c er t ain standa rds.
E vid en t ly t he Department o f Labor has n ot been hap py.
Mr. Ma rt in : We are lo oking fo r j ob p laceme nt s . We want to p ut th e
di s advan ta ged persons t o work. T his w ill be the major th in g . We w i ll g ive a ll
s up po rt nece ssa r y t o accomp lish th is .
Mr. Leonard Mason: Does i t say th a t ou r businessmen w i ll be given
c on si de ra t io n as t o t h e ir p a rticip a t ion in t he Co ncen tra te d Employment Program?
Mr. M a r t in : Yes, we need t he su pp ort o f businessmen and i n d u s t r ia li s t s
as w e ll as assistan c e fr om the p ub l ic se cto r. We are n ot p la cin g enough p eople
on job s and we must go forw ard wit h t he fu l l stre ng th of each o f you in f u l f il l i n g
t h is o b l ig a t ion and me eting t h i s de adline .
Mr. Woodrow Wilson : W i ll the Board be ca l le d p rio r t o the d ead lin e?
Mr. M ar tin : I am s ure th e Departm ent of La bor w il l give you every
o pp o rtu nit y to respond .
Mr. Wawerna: I th i n k we s hou ld be kep t ap prized .
Mr. M arti n: If we can see w it h in t h is two-month peri od , s u f f i c ie n t
s ta b i l i t y o f s ta f f , e ffi c i e n cy o f o pe ra tion being made by t he s t a f f , then t he
De partment o f Labor w i ll c on s id er refu nd in g.
Mrs. King: I would lik e to know i f th er e is any reason why t he gra s sroo
t pe opl e con nected w ith th is p rogram can no t s i t w i th th e pol ic y makers so
th a t the y can g et an und erstand ing o f these pr ograms. I t hin k t h is s hou ld be
loo ke d in to . Thi s is what th e p r oble m has been. I t i s no t in v o lvin g th e gra s s r
oo t peop Ie .
Mr. Ne al: Mrs. K ing, a re you sa y ing no g ra s s- r o ot peop le are on t h is
Board? Mrs. Kin g sta t ed yes, I am one o f them. Peo ple o uts id e don’ t rea ll y
know.
Chairman W ilso n: As a r ep re se nta t ive o f a N eighborhood C oun cil wh ich
is t he gr as s -ro o t people th i s give s them an o ppo rtu nit y to be h eard , h old t h e i r
m eetin gs, and expre s s th e ir o pi ni on s. We as a Board can n ot go o ut and c on t act
each i ndivid u a l, ho wever, th r ough c ou ncil re pre se ntin g th e EOB t he gr as s -ro o t
people a r e i nvo lve d and can be heard .
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• ' ► Mrs. King: What about us s i t ti n g when the p r opo sals are b eing made.
Mr. S m ith: Speakin g from Mrs. K ing ’ s p o int, we hope to meet w ith a ll o f
th e var ious committ ees. I t h in k the Board needs to unders tand i t s r ole.W e hope we
w i ll-h a ve th e op p or tu n ity t o come in and ad vise you.
Mr. Wawerna: I wou ld li k e to see us adop t a Re solutio n t hat we a ll
ext end ou r f u ll co op eratio n, in o t he r words we o ff e r o ur f u ll c oo pe ratio n t o MAP
and Mr. Ma rtin .
Chairman W ilson: What you ar e saying, you wo uld li k e to put th e
w ording in the form o f a R es ol utio n.
I th ink the co nten ts o f the R es olu t ion pre vi ou sl y read w ith th e
in c o r po ra t io n o f the word ing by Mr* Wawerna w i ll s u ffi c e and I recommend th a t
s aid Re solutio n be pre pared.
Mr. Wawerna: I am s a t i s fie d w ith co ntent s o f R es olu t ion as read by
Chai rman WiIso n.
Fr. L ouis V i t a le : Previou s r ep or ts have p ut CEP in a bad s i t u a t io n .
Mr. M a r t in : The r ep o r t stres s ed g re ate r in v olve m ent by EOB, wh ich in
essence i s th e Bo ard.
Mr. A nderson: I t h in k one o f t he r e spons i b ilit ie s o f CEP is to go to
th e busin ess co mmunity and t o r ela t e t he fu nc tio ns o f CEP.
Mr. Shaddy: Who has r e s p o n s ib i lity fo r co nta cting employers in the CEP
Program? My dau ghte r ap plie d fo r a p o s itio n a t a Restaurant and d uring th is time
the Management re la t ed t hat two co lor ed g i r ls had been h ir ed . In o t he r word s ,
th is is th e f ir s t ti m e t h at p a rtic u la r business had been co ntac te d. I th i n k th a t
a l o t o f b usin esses have no t been co ntacte d.
Mr. Hogg ar d: Job Developers have the prim ar y r e sp o n s ib i lity fo r
co n ta cti ng e mploye rs . They have been opening some doors. We have had fo u r o r
fiv e s ta ff va c anci es in th is component fo r t he pa st s ix months. More peopl e a r e
needed as j ob deve lopers i n o rd er t o meet t he maximum qu ota.
Barba ra W i ll ia m s: Don’ t you t hin k you shou ld t r y t o proce ss pe opl e by
persons I nstead o f by p ape r. My name was turned in two or t hree years ago and
I have n’ t r eceived a job y et. I was i n o rie n t a t io n t hre e or fo ur t imes. The
t ra i n in g I want CEP w i ll n o t pay f o r i t .
Chairman W ilson: There i s no answer t h at I can giv e you. I sugg est
t h a t you go in to CEP and see th e A dm ini s t ra t or to mo rr ow.
Mr. LaMar McDan iels: Maybe she doesn’ t kn.ow where she is supposed to go.
I t h in k you sho uld g ive h er some c on si de ra t io n.
M eeting ad journe d 9:00 P.M.
R e sp ectfu lly s ub m itted ,
Execut i ve Di r e c to r
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
a t
CEP CENTER - 900 WEST OWENS
Las Vegas, Nevada
September 24, 1969
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Thomas Wilso n, CHAIRMAN, Lavonne Lewis, Clyde Newman, Ferren
Bunker, Don McKamy, E lla Jo nes, Hank Th orn le y, Mayor Eugene Ech ols, Bob McPherson,
Harvey Dondero, V i cto r H a ll , C ha r les Dear, Doro thy King, M argaret Be nne t t, James
Ryan, Doug W illi am s , Geroge Sto bie, Rev. Marion Be nnet t, E ls ie Thompson, Joe Neal ,
Donald Cl ark Leminel Qu in ine, Richard G ider, S is t er Mary Ka therine (Rep. Fathe r
F ra nzen i1 1i .)
STAFF: J. David Hoggard, S y lv ia Sta pl es, V e r lia D avis , Ruby H ar r iso n.
GUEST: Geroge O s ley, Eve rlena Brown, C harl es M artin, J u lia Payne, Hattie P ro we ll ,
N e t t ie R ill e r , Dorot hy Ho uston , Lind a Nelson , J essi e W illia ms , E l lis Sanders, Harold
O rte ga, Marsha B lu e e tt, Leroy Pit tm an , P h i ll i p Edden, Howard Glo y d, E.N. Fagg,
W ill ia m D avis, Joseph Sp ears, Gia E n r iq u iz, E th el Lucas, Eva C o lle nb er ge r, C ha r les
C olle nb erg er , R icha r d Geuder, Tom MonPere, Ma rio L. V entura, Magzine H oa tse ll,
Lub ertha Joh nson, Obera Turman, Faye M ullen , Hazel Geran, Cla ud ia Moorhouse, L ois
M il l e r, Do nald Love, Debbi Alexa nder, Thersa Ha rring t on , James T rotter , Mauni G r ant,
D avid Ramsey, Doug W illia m s Lee Rayfo r d, Dai sy M ill e r , Katheryn Pin c k ney, L inda Cooper,
Sharon P ickney, Denise Ta rve r, G lo ri a C o ll in s , Carol Beal, Sandra Stutsman, Leanna
Moorehouse, Sh i r le y Stutsm an, Leon Sm ith, W ill ie J. Wynn, L . L. McDavid , Joe l and
Laura Kershn er.
The meeting opened fo r discu s sion though a quorum wasn’ t p resent. M r. Tom MonPere
was ca l le d upon t o disucs s Memorandum of Agreement.
M r. MonPere ex plain ed Memorandum o f Agreement as a r eq uired a ction coming as re s u lt of
preview mee tings. Regional O ffi c e fo rm u la te s s ta te m ents c on t aining program changes
and program recommendations. In essence if t h is Board decides t hat i t does no t agree
w ith th e items, a ll o f tho s e wh ould be de lete d and th e Board has the power t o n eg oti ate
w ith th e Region al O ffice .
There a re c e rta in po in ts t hat are gu ide lin es . These are n on - ne go t ia ble. There are
o t he r po in t s which are ne g otia b le . In t h i s year I want in d iv id u a ls in v olv ed o r served
by programs th roug h th e Board t o express what shou ld be added, dele t ed or m o difie d.
Once t h is is approved by th e EOB B oard, i t is sub m itt ed t o the Reg iona l O ffi c e and
th ey f orm ul ate anot her document ca lle d a L e t t er of Un ders ta nding, which is a con t ra c t
between the O f f ic e of Economic O pp ortu ni ty and EOB. T hi s co nta in s s p e c i f ic l ev el s
of f un ding . There shou ld be agreement on p oin ts co ntai ned in most o f the agreement.
I do not know t he fun di ng le ve ls a t th is tim e; Congress has n ot approved any appro b
a ti o n s fo r 0E0. It is esti m ated th a t w i t h in two o r th ree weeks we w i ll have s p e c ifi c
fun di ng le ve ls a t which time I w ill g ive s p e c if ic f ig u r e s to EOB. By e a rl y November
a Grant package w ill be su bmi tted to th e R egional O f f ic e. Th is i s th e goal f o r which
EOB and s ta ff sh ould be a imi ng.
Chairman W ilson i ntrod uced g uests in th e aud ien c e: Rev. Howard Gloyd, Execut ive
D i re cto r o f Washoe Community A c t io n Agency; Mr. Jac k Fagg, Exec utive D ir e c to r, of
RUCAP; and Mr. W il lie Wynn, E xecut ive D irec tor of State O ff ic e of Economic O p po rt un ity.
Quorum s tiI 1 wasn’ t present .
The re p o rt o f the Legal Aid Society which did not require action was present.
Mr. Mario Ventura, S ta ff Attorney fo r the Legal Aid S ociety, read the fo llo w in g re p o rt,
" REPORT TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
September I, 1968 to August 31, 1969
This re p o rt is being submitted in w ritin g and w ill be ra th e r b re if and to the p o in t,
but the author w ill be happy to answer any questions o f the members of the Board w ith
reference to t h is re p o rt a t the time of the meeting.
the f i r s t step th a t we took a fte r the funding by 0E0 was to move the o ffic e from the
re s id e n tia l area a t 214 Maryland Parkway to the corner of 4th and Fremont in downtown
Las Vegas. This was done a t a minimum of costs. The new lo cation is a t the corner
where every bus in Las Vegas stops and is also w ith in a stone’ s throw of the C lark
County Courthouse and Ju stice Court where the attorneys must appear fre q u e n tly .
G enerally speaking, the low overhead and the a c c e s s ib ility o f the present location
has proved valuable to the Legal Aid Society.
In the period, September I, 1967 to August 31, 1968, 421 Legal Aid c lie n ts saw a
volunteer atto rn e y. Of course, during th is period there was no s t a ff a tto rn e y. For
the year September I, 1968 through August 31, 1969 945 c lie n ts saw e ith e r a volunteer
attorney or one o f the s ta ff a ttorneys. This represneted a 2.24 increase in in d iv idual
c lie n ts seeing an atto rn e y. 229 c lie n ts were seen by a volunteer attorney during
th is period, and 716 by the s ta ff a ttorneys.
t h is o ffic e was funded fo r a second attorney and a second secretary in March, 1969
E ffo rts were made by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Attorney to obtain a
Nevada lawyer fo r the o ffic e , but despite many personal contacts and advertisements
throughout the S tate, no Nevada attorney was in te re ste d . The main reason fo r refusal
was th a t no p riv a te p ra c tic e is perm itted by lawyer in the Legal Aid S ociety, whereas
p riv a te p ra c tic e is authorized in almost a ll p u b lic or quasi p u b lic a d m in is tra tiv e
p o s itio n s . F ortunately, we were able to obtain the services o f a re ce n tly released
U.S. Aid Force Judge Adovcate who has 4 years experience as an attorney including 3
years a t N e llis A ir Force Base, where he did much work s im ila r to th a t of Legal Aid.
He is presently taking the Nevada Bar and should be admitted in November, 1969. We
also added a legal secretary to the s ta ff and she in not only handling legal secret
a r ia l d u tie s, but has undertaken the accounting chores fo r the o ffic e .
We have continued se rv ic e d c lie n ts every Tuesday a t the Economic O pportunity Board
o ffic e and we have also continued to serve the residents o f Henderson every other
Thursday. Appointments are made a t these 2 outside o ffic e s and are handled as the
demand c a lls fo r services. The fa c t th a t these 2 outside o ffic e s e x is t does not
preclude anyone from being served downtown, but is a convenience fo r those who do
not have ready avaiI able tra n s p o rta tio n .
Among the voluminous number of cases we are involved in are landlord tenant cases,
p a te rn ity actio n s, non-support actio n s, c h ild custody actio n s, in sta llm e n t purchases
cases, garnishment and every day c o n tra ct cases. I th in k th a t the impact of the Legal
Aid Society has to some degree brought a h a lt to the lockout attempts made by some
landlords in the area. We had several of these during the f i r s t 6 months of our
operation but, we have not had one since. March, 1969. We have had some success in
coping w ith u n fa ir door to door salesmen and were able to close up one of the operatio
n s which had d e a lt u n fa irly w ith two of our c lie n ts . We have also had some success
in presenting fin a n c ia l and other agencies from making repeated c a lls to our c lie n ts
who may have b r e if ly fa lle n behind in th e ir o b lig a tio n s . At the
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c a l ls t o our c li e n t s who may have b r e i f l y fa l le n behind in th e ir o b li g atio n s . At the
pre s en t tim e we aee engaged in n eg o tiations with the School Board to o bta in a School
D i s t r ic t Wide F ede r ally funded lunch program, w ith p a rt ic u la r emphasis on g e t t in g
f re e lunches f o r poor c h ild re n . We, are also attem pting in co njuncti on w ith our f el lo w
o f f ic e in Wahoe Co unt y t o see t o i t t h a t t he State W elfare Board p ro pe rl y fo llo w s th e
S t ate and Fe deral Sta tute s . A t t he pr ese nt time t he Sta te is a ppe al ing a d ec ision
w hich we won in the D i s t r ic t C ou rt in Clark Coun ty.
There is a large amount of a dm in i s tra tiv e work which a f f e c ts a small o ffic e to the
same degree as i t does a la r ge o f fi c e . A co nsi de r ab le amount o f the Executive
A t t or ne y’ s t im e is spent in t h i s are a. A t the pr ese nt tim e, th ere i s no way to c ut
t h i s adm in i s tra t iv e loa d, bu t i f t he o f f i c e is expanded the load w i ll n ot in crease
m a te ria lly , and more t ime can be devoted by the a tto rn eys to th e ir c le in ts . In
c on clu si on , I would like t o say t h a t we are moving ahead in Legal Aid for the p oor in
C lark C ounty, bu t we have a long way t o go.
/ s / M ari o Ventura
Exe cutive Att orn ey
Clar k County Legal Aid So ciet y
There was a b rie f di s cus s io n of awareness by t he power o f the s ervice s o f fe re d thro ugh
and by th e Legal A id So c ie ty .
Chairman Wilson in vit ed Mrs. Lubertha Johnson to p r ese nt the r ep o rt o f O pe r ation
Independence. Mrs. Johnson gave t he fo ll o win g r ep o rt, a w ritt e n copy was a ls o
prese nt ed ot t he Chairman:
" OPERATION INDEPENDENC, INC.
330 West Washington St.
Las Vegas, Nevada
COMPOSITION A m eeting of person s in t ereste d in Head S t a rt - - bot h Year Round —
of t he F ul l-D ay , and Summer Head Sta rt — was he ld a t the h ead qua r te rs of
GATHERING Op era tion Independence, 330 West W ashing ton, in Room 9 , September 23, 1969.
Prese nt were Tom MonPere and Barbara O 'Hara , R ep r ese ntativ es o f th e
Reg ional 0E0 O ffi c e ; J. David Hoggard and Hazel Geran o f EOB; Fran k
Dix on, re pr ese nti ng the C la rk County School D i s t ric t in be ha lf of th e
Summer Head S ta rt; th e 0 . 1. D i re cto r and Board and seve r al of th e
0 .1 . teaching s ta f f ; and p are nts invo lve d in both Head S ta rt programs
— a pp roxim ately 35 par en ts.
The mee ti ng was opened w i th a welcome t o a l l by Lu bertha M. Johnson,
0 . 1. E x ecu tiv e Dire c to r , who turne d the me et ing ove r t o J. David Hoggard
at 7: 30.
PURPOSE
of th e
Me eting Mr. Hoggard state d t h a t t he m eeting has been ca l le d for p are nts o f the
F u ll Ye ar Head S t ar t and pa ren t s of the Summer Head Head S t a rt, who were
t o disucs s the advan tag es o f 6ach o f the program s , and to make a de c ision
re ga r din g the p oss ib le conversion o f fun ds fo rmerly a l lo te d to th e
Clar k County School D is tr i c t for the Summer Head S ta rt program. He
reviewed b r i e fl y the type o f programs con ducted by 0 . 1. and th e School
D is tr i c t , and mentione d the changes th a t might be made by th e de c is io n
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o f the p are nts p rese nt when th e r efunding o f th e p r ograms is done by
0E0 f o r th e 970 ca le ndar year.
4 ALTERNA
TIVES
ADVANTAGES
of 0.1 .
HEAD START
He s t ated th a t th er e is a p o s s ib il it y t h at some of the funds - - or
a ll — form erly g ran te d t o th e School D i s t r ic t by 0E0 t o ope rate t he
summer program, migh t be sh i f t ed t o F u ll Day - Year Round Head S t a r t,
accordin g t o th e de sires of those prese nt. He r el ate d th a t the Secret
ar y of the Departm ent of He alt h, Edu c at ion and W elfare has dete r mined
t h at because of fi nd i ng s across the co un t r y, the re are peopl e who fe el
t h a t t he re are advantage s to bo th progr ams. He sta t ed th a t how the
program is t o be con tinu ed on the lo cal le vel w ill be d eterm ined
here t o nig h t .
Mr. Hoggard o utlin e d fo u r a l t er n ative s on wh ich th e p are nts were to
vo te acc ording to what the y f e l t would be most advanta geous to them and
the West Sid e Community as a wh ole:
1) To ma in tain bot h prog rams e xa ctl y as th ey are now, wit h the
C la rk Coun ty School D i s t ric t re c e iving $100,000 f o r
Summer Head S ta rt as here t ofo re , f o r op era t in g a 7-week
3 hour a day head S ta rt Program, se r v in g ap pro x ima te ly
320 c h ild r e n; and Op eration Independence re ce iv in g app rox ima
te ly $140,000 f o r Ye ar Round - el even ho ur a day Head
S ta rt and Day Care fo r around 80 ch i ld re n .
2) S h if t p ar t of t he Summer Head S t a r t funds to Fu ll Year
Head S t ar t ope rated by O pera tion Independence and
Henderson Day Care Se rvic es, le aving some for the School
D is tr i c t t o op era te Summer Head S t a rt f or a s m a ller number
of ch iId re n .
3) Take a ll o f the g ra nt from th e CCSD and put it in t o F ull
Year Head S ta rt.
4) Reduce Fu l l Year - F ul l Day Head S ta rt t o a pa rt-day program
and leave some money w i th th e CCSD f o r Summer Head S t ar t .
Mr. Hoggard s t ated t ha t EOB is m or ally c om mitted t o gr an t t he Henderson
Day Care Center $35,000 f o r 1970.
F ol low in g t h is ou tline by Mr. Hoggard, the re was consi de r ab le d i s c
ussion of these f o ur p o s s i b ili t i e s by the pare nts.
Lubertha Johnson addressed t he gro up, p o in t in g o u t some fo the
advantag es of t he Year Round Head S t a rt Program. She s t ated th a t th e
whole idea of the p ove rt y program i s to help p eople become i ndepen d
ent. She expla in ed th a t 0 .1. i s geared to hel p peop le to atta in
a h ig he r standard o f l iv i n g . The Year Round Head S ta rt and eleven
h our day car e service s o ffe rs mothers o p po rtu n ity t o go ou t in t o
employment, g e t t in g the mse lves o f f th e We lfare r o l l s , knowing t h at
th e i r c hildren a re w ell cared f o r th e en tire tim e th ey a re wo r k in g,
w ith an e x c e ll ent med ical and n u tr i t io n a l program. Or t hey may e nr o ll
in tr a inin g clas s es t hat w i l l equ ip them t o earn high er s ala ri es .
Mrs. Johnson po inte d ou t t h a t t he 0.1 . n u t r i t io n p lan is one o f the
f i n e st in t h i s are a, h elpin g ch ild r e n to become h e a lth i er and h ap pi er.
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She a ls o noted th a t 0 . 1. age span is broa der th an t hat of the CCDS —
ta ki ng c h il dren ages 21/2 to 5, whereas Summer Head Star t t akes on ly
th ose who w i ll be e l ig ib le f o r kind erg arte n when shcool opens. Mrs.
Johnson contin eu d by pointin g ou t t h a t t he 0.1 . educat ional program
is more exte nsive because we have the chil d the fu l l day and the
fu l l year, and can give the ch i ld re n the kind o f e ducat ion th a t w i ll
ena ble them to compete succ es s f ully when the y e nte r p u b li c s c ho ol.
She a lso sta te d th a t in form ati on has come to us from a number o f
so urces, about the s up e r io r p erformance o f 0 .1. c h il dr en in pub lic
school because fo the e xc e ll ent tr a inin g rece ive d at the 0.1 . ce nte r s.
An other advantage noted is th e c olle g e t ra i n in g program fo r s t a ff .
SUMMER H.S. Mr. Dixon th en spoke fo r t he Summer Head S t ar t Program. He spoke o f
the la rg er number of ch ild r e n be ing served by the CCSD, and sta t ed
t h a t he fe lt h is program could do more fo r the c hildren e d u c ationa ll y
because i t is done by the School D i s t r i c t .
POSSIBLE Again i t was exp la ined th a t o f the $100,000 formerly g iven to Summer
DIVISION Head S ta r t, $35,000 would lik e l y be voted to the Henderson Day Care
Center. The remaining $65,000 c ould be divide d — some t o 0.1 . fo r
e nrich m ent o f th e pre s en t Head Star t Program, adding as many ch i ld re n
as po ssib le ; or on ly a p ar t of t he re m ain ing $65,000 mig ht be tra n sf
er red t o 0.1 . and lea ve some in Summer Head S ta rt for a s m alle r
program.
THE VOTE Mr. Hoggard e x plain ed th a t o f th e crowd assembled, th ose e l ig ib le t o
vo te were the p are nts who now have o r have had c h il dr en in Head
S t a rt d uring th is past year . A c oun t showed 28 pa ren ts e l ig ib le t o
v ote. (Some parents had al r ea dy le ft t he m ee t ing.)
The v ote was taken by a cou nt of hands, w ith the co unt showing no
v otes fo r P ro po sit io n #1, one vo te fo r Pr op os iti on #2, and 24 votes
fo r P ro posit io n #5, co nv erting a ll form er Summer Head S ta rt funds
in to f u l l day Year Round Head S ta rt, w ith $35,000 promis ed to Henderson
Day Care, and the b alan c e to be tra n sfe rre d to o pera t io n Independence
fo r Year Round - F u ll Day Head S ta rt.
The meetin g was adjourne d at 9:10 P.M.
Minutes sub m itte d by
Ed ith Wh ipp le,
Se c retar y "
B ri e f d isc ussion r egarding Mrs. Johnson’ s re p or t.
A quorum was decl ared pre s en t at t h i s tim e .
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Mr. Ni c k D elgin o, Representing Commissioner Darwin
Lamb; Mr. Cha r les Dear, a lte rn a t e fo r p r a t t Pr in c e, R eprese ntative o f th e C i ty
of Henderson; Mr. Doug W illiam s, Representing North Las Vegas Neighborhood C ou nc il;
Mr. Ric hard Gueder r ep r esenti ng the Henderson Day Care Pa rents Advisory Committee;
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Mr. L emin e l Q uin in e r ep r ese n ti ng th e Pr id e o f th e West and Mr. G e roge S t ob ie re p
r ese nti ng E.G.&.G.
Rev. Be n ne tt moved th a t t he s e members be se ated . Seconded by M r. Bu n k er. Mo ti o n
c a rr ie d .
C h airman W ilson we lcome d t he new members on b eh alf o f th e Boa rd .
RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS:
A le t t e r was read from Rev. Leo J ohnson, as r e p re s n e ta t ive o f Pride o f th e W e st.
Mr. D o n d e r o moved t h i s re si gn a t io n be acce p t e d. Seconded by Rev. B e nn ett . M otion
C a r rie d .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 27, 1969 AND SPECIAL MEETING HELD IN
SEPTEMBER:
Mr. Pal mer moved both s ets o f minutes be accepted as pre pare d. Seconded by M rs.
Lewis . Mo tio n c a r ri e d .
REQUEST FOR SEAT FOR THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
A l e tte r was re a d r eq ue s t ing th a t th e y o uth A dvi s ory C ou n c il be pro v ide d a se a t on
th e Econ o mic O p po r t un ity Boa r d . L e tte r b r ie f ly revie w ed t h e h is t o r y o f t he orga n i
z a t io n ., r e q u e s ting th a t a r e p re se n ta t iv e be s eated a t th eQ c to b er . e eti n g a t which
time th e o rg an iz a ti o n w i ll h ave f u ll y co m p lie d w i t h a l l req u ire m en ts f o r se ati ng .
M aj o r W i lliam s moved the o r g a n iz ati on be g r an te d a s ea t on th e Economic O p po rt un ity
Board, i f q u a l ific a t io n s a r e m e t by th e O c t o ber me et ing . Seco nded by Mr. D ondero.
M otion ca r r ie d .
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance C ommitte e —
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 3 0, 1969, AND APPROVAL OF
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 3 1 , 1969.
Ch a irman Wi ls on advis e d t h a t becaus e of the r e s ig na t io n o f the T re a su r er , the
Fin ance C o mm ittee has no t prep a red a recom men d a ti o n on the s e F i n a nc ia l Stateme n t s .
Mrs. K ing ra is e d a p o in t as t o why t he Neigh b orhood Co u nci l P r o je c t was b e ing c a l le d
N eighb o r h ood S ervic e Systems
I t was e x plai n e d t h a t t h i s was t h e t i t l e de s ign at ed t o t h i s program acco u nt by 0E 0 .
M r. Hoggard p ointed o ut a ty p o g ra ph ica l e r ro r in t h e F in an ci a l S t a te m e nt s showing
th a t two s ets o f p a yr oll ch e c ks we re is su ed on A u g ust 15, 196 9, t h e da te sho u ld be
Aug u s t 2 9 , 1969.
M r . Bunker n o ting th e co mmitt e e i s no t f u n c t io n in g , moved t o postpone app r oval of
the Fina n c ia l R e ports u n t il a co mmittee is a pp oin te d t o review them and sub m its
r e co mm endations to th e Boa r d . Seco nded by Mr. McKamy. Mo tio n c a rr ie d .
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Y outh A d v i s o ry Com m it tee s u b m it te d re q u e s t t o be e x cused w hich t h e C h a irm a n gra n t e d
and comm end ed th e y o u t h f o r a tt e n d in g , n o t in g t h e i r o r g a n iz a t io n t o be a w o r th y
one .
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING GRIEVANCES FROM NEIGHBORHOOD CO UNCIL PROJECT AND NEVADA
CA THO LIC WELFARE:
L e t t e r o f F in d i n g s by the F ina n c e C om m itte e r e g a rd in g th e s e tw o g rie v a n c e s was read
by t h e A d m in is tr a ti v e A s s i s t a n t, M r s . D a v is:
’’ FIN ANCE COMMITTEE MEETING *
TO: MR. THOMAS WILSON, CHAIR M AN - E.O.B.
DATE: AUGUST 2 8 , 1 9 6 9, 10: 0 0 A.M.
PRESENT: MR. TED LAWSON
MRS. DOROTHY KING
MR. LAUD I NO BUEN
MR. BART KESSLER
MR. TOM MONPERE
MR. LEO JOHNSON
SU BJECT : GRIEVANCES
CATH OLIC WELFARE
1. DI SCU SSION re g a r d i n g t e r m i n a t io n a u d i t in g an d payment as r e q ue s ted by
F a t h er Ch a r les T . S h a l lo w .
RECOMMENDATION: I t was t h e co n s e n s u s o f t h e c o m m it te e t h a t t h e C a th o lic
W e lf a r e Bu r e a u , In c . c o ul d b e a u d ite d in reg a rd t o t h e a cco u n t, p r o v id e d
C a t h o li c W e lf a r e Bu r e a u , In c . u nd e rw rote t h e e x p e nses. Th e E conom ic
O p p o r t u n it y Board Fi n a n c e O f f ic e r w o u ld f u r n is h a l l a v a il a b l e m a te ri a l
to make th is a u d it co m p le te .
2. DISC USSION r e g a rd ing i n vo ic e d a te d J u l y 7 , 196 9 in t h e a m ount o f $ 1,1 02
su b m i tt e d by F ath e r C h a rl e s T . S h a l lo w .
RECOMMENDATION: T h a t t h i s in v o ic e co u ld n o t be h o n o r e d due to th e f a c t
t h a t t h e in v o ic e w as n o t appro ved by M r . F r e d O rr , Manpo wer A d m i n is tr a to r’ s
R e p re s e n t a t ive ; a n d l e t t e r da ted May 26 , 1969 from M r . W i ll ia m B r ia re
s ta ti n g t e r m i n a t io n da te t o by May 21, 1969 m i d n ig h t mak es th is i n v o ice
v o id .
T ha t le t t e r d at e d Jun e 1 7, 1969 fr o m F a t h e r C h a r le s T. S ha llo w s t a tin g
c a n c e ll a ti o n e f f e c t i v e J u ly 2 3, 1 969 c ou ld n o t be hon o r e d .
JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I . R eq u e s t c l a r if ic a t io n an d , o r, p re s e n ta t io n o f th e o rg i n a l s ign e d
docum e n t in r e g a r d to c o n t ra c t b e tw een th e J o in t N e ighbo r h o o d C o un c il
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and the Economic Opportunity Board.
2. Request also, that the Executive Director forward orginal request to
restore the $4,780 by completing CAP Form 14 as directed in the
orginal Contract.
3. That an explanation be given the Joint Neighborhood Council concerning
their relationship with the Henderson Day Care Center to include any
responsibilities that might be of their concern.
These recommendations to be complied with before the 15th of September, or
prior to the next Board meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter dated May 26, 1969 to William Briare, Chairman, Nevada Catholic
Welfare Bureau, Inc.
2. Letter dated June 6, 1969 to Mr. John Gaughan, Chairman, Nevada
Catholic Welfare Bureau, Inc.
3. Letter dated June 17, 1969 from Father Charles T. Shallow, Director,
Nevada Catholic Welfare Bureau, Inc.
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Rev. Leo Johnson
Chairman, Finance Committee
(The three above letters were enclosed in the June and July Board mailing.)
There was background discussion on what the grievances of these two organizations
had been.
Mrs. King asked if a request had been submitted to the Regional Office for the
$4,780.
Mr. Hoggard advised that it had been.
Further discussion of contract for Family Counseling services which had been cancelled
by the EOB.
Ferren Bunker moved to accept the report with the provision that this statement
regarding Mr. Orr’s disapproval be stricken and statement regarding non-performance
of services replace this statement. Seconded by Rev. Bennett.
Rev. Clark asked how could we substitute statements in a committee report.
Major Williams noted the Board would not have to accept this portion of the report.
Rev. Bennett moved for previous question.
On the vote motion carried.
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Rev. C lark asked how can we move fo r t he previous qu es ti on when the p o in t is a
legal on e.
Mr. Jim Anderson po inte d o u t when a c om mittee pre sen ts a re p or t t o t he Board i t is
w i t h in th e Boards prero gativ e t o act upon t h at re p o r t .
No minatin g Comm ittee R eport:
The fo l lo w in g w r itte n r e po rt was presented t o th e Board:
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
September 18, 1969
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
The No minating Committee recommends e l ec t io n o f th e f ollo w ing persons:
T r ea s ure r - Rev. M arion D. Be nnett
By-Laws Committee member - Jerry Snyder
Finance Committee member - John Wawerna
Nomin ating Committee member - B il l C o ttre ll
Per so nnel Committee Member - Clyd e Newman
Respe ctf ully su bmit te d,
Harv ey Dondero, Chairman
C h a r lo tt e H il l
E lla Jones
S te Ila Fl eming
E l is e Thompson
Fa ther C ha r les S hallow
Rev, Ma rion B enn ett
Rev. C la r k moved to acc ept th e Nom inating C ommi tt's Rep ort. Seconded by Mr.
Sto bie. Motio n car r ie d .
Chairman W ilson ad v ised Rev. Be nn et t, th e e le cted Tre asu r er is al s o Chairman o f th e
Fina nc e committe e and d irec ted th a t the Finance Committee meet as soon as po s si ble
to review the Fi na ncial Statem ents and s ubmit r ecommendations to th e Board at its
n ext meet i n g.
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND PRIORITIES AS SET FORTH IN CAP 81:
Mrs. King no ted there were statements made i n th is document w hich she f e l t should
n ot be app roved by the Board u n t il th ere had been an o p po rtu nity f o r f u rth e r c l a r i fic
a t io n . Mr. H all asked what the im p lica t io n s would be f o r f und in g if t h is document
were ta bl ed .
Mr. MonPere expla in ed th is would d ela y fu nd in g.
Mr. H all moved th a t the Board ap prove CAP 8 1, Pl ans and P r i o r itie s . Seconded by
M r. Ne al. M otion ca rr ie d w ith naye vo t e c ast by Mrs. K ing .
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ACCEPTANCE OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR
1970 PROGRAM YEAR FUNDING:
M rs . Kin g n ot e d she wish e d to h a ve Item No. 3 d issa pp r o ved .
M r . Neal moved th a t th e Agreem ent be a do p te d. Seconded by Mr. Th or n le y .
M rs. K ing a ga in s tate d she di d no t w ant No. 3 accepted as i t wasn’ t up to p a r and
d i d no t w ant i t ramroded t h rou g h as t hin g s had been b efor e .
Mr. McPherso n asked fo r s p e c i f ic rea s ons.
Mrs. King n o ted she want e d a chance to d iscu s s th is .
M r. MonPere n ote d th a t the m a in co m p laint seemed to be t h a t th e N eighb o r h ood C ou ncils /
d id n ot wis h to do o u t r e ac h and r e f e rr a l w o rk w hich is b a s i c a ll y t o lead in t o
o rg an iz ati o n s w o rk . The main c o n f l ic t is t h a t N eigh b orhood C o u nc ils c o ntends i t
o nly wa n ts to do o rg a n izing and d o e s no t w a nt t o deal w it h o utre a c h and r e f e rr a l .
Mrs. K ing s tate d when th e C o u nc ils w e re doin g ou tre a ch and r e fe r r a l th a t the y were
s to p ped and t o ld o n ly t o do o rg a n i z in g - now t he y are t o l d t he y mu st do ou t r e ach and
r e f e r ra l.
Mr. MonPere noted t h a t Nei g hborhood Se r v ice W o rk er’ s sh o uld n ot be exp e c te d to do
t ra n s p o rta t io n ; howe ve r, the y sh o uld be concerne d w ith r ela y in g i n fo r m a tion a bout
a ll EOB P rogram s. T his is one o f the p r im e r e s p o n s i b i li t ie s o f th e o rg a n i z a tion
p ro j e c t .
M ajor W ill ia m s n ot e d th a t I t N o . 3 s t a ted t h a t t r a n s p o r ta ti o n w i l l be pro vi d e d .
Rev. C la rk S ta te d e v ery S ervic e W ork e r g e ts pa id t r a v e l money fo r p r o v id in g tra n s p
o r t a ti o n . He moved f o r p re ious q u es ti on . On t h e vo t e , m o t ion ca r r ie d .
DELEGATE AGENCY REPORTS:
CEP A dvis ory C om mitt e e —
Mr. Stob ie re po r te d th a t CEP A d v iso r y Com mittee m e t tod a y in a f in a l m e e t ing .
They pre s ented a m otion th a t the p res e nt a dv is o r y co mmittee be d i s olve d and a new
comm itte e be founde d by the Economic O p p o r t u n ity B o a rd . T h is is due t o th e f a c t
th a t th e su rv ey made by MAPS i nd i c ate s no involv em en t f o r t h e CEP A dvi s ory B oard,
a ls o b e cuase th e EOB was d i r e c t ed t o ta k e a more ac t iv e p a r t , i t w ould seem ad vi s a
ble t h a t th e tr us te e s a n o o in t a s ub-ccmm ittee to s a ti s fy th e na t io na l g b id $ l:i h ^s r
and the Dep a r tm ent o f L abo r . •• l- t'w ds t h e r e fo re th e rec o mmendation o f the-CE P
Ad v iso r y C o m m i ttee "t h at i t p regent •■ ‘I’nembers h ip be d isban d ed and t h a t i t be recommended
to t he EOB Board th a t th e y a p p o in t a s ub-comm i ttee w it h re pr e se n ta t io n of a v ery
mi n or number from th e t a r g e t a r e a and a la rg e r re pr e se n ta t io n ?frdt?i •'t fie bu s ine s s ■ ‘-7
commu n ity and . p r iv a te in d u s t ry in Las Vegas and N orth Las Vegas.
Mr. Fe r r e h Bu n ke r moved t o ado p t t h e ’ re p o r t of CEP A dvis ory C ommT tt e e. ■■Seconded :by '
Mr. McPherson. Mo tio n C a rri ed . '■ ■ •
C h a irman Wi lson advis e d t h a t a re p o r t from O p era tion Independence had been p r esented
e a r li e r. He req u ested t he p le a su re r of t he Board.
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Mr. Hoggard review ed th e o p tion s which had been revie wed by t he pa ren ts of Head
S ta rt and t h e ir receommendation t o t ra n sfe r fund s which were fo r m e rly used fo r
Summer Head S tar t , t o fund Henderson Day Care and oth er F u ll Day Head S t a r t class es.
There was discu s sio n and Rev. Cl ark asked what would happen i f th ere were no Summer
Head S t ar t funds? Would t h i s Board p rovide s ervice s befor e c hild re n e nt ered pu b li c
scho ol .
Mr. Hoggard r eit e ra t e d th a t th is Board should be aware o f th e de c is ion o f th e pa r ents
whose chi ld re n had been b e ne fit ed by th e Head S ta rt Program. Th e ir de cis io n was
th a t a ll funds be tra n sfe rre d to Fu l l Year Head S ta rt programs.
Rev. Gloyd shared w i th th e Board some na t io na l f in d i ng which po in te d ou t t h a t t he
co nc ern is w ith s us utaining Head S ta r t, and i t is do ub tf ul whethe r a good program
c oul d re a l ly be provide d in a seven week program.
Mr. McDaniel po inte d ou t t h at t h i s is con c erning t he same group o f child ren . The
number maybe less bu t the d iff e r e nc e m ig ht ba a Head S t a r t as compared to a seven
week s t a rt.
Chairman Wilson asked Mrs. Johnson, D ir ec t or o f O pe r ation Indepen dence’ s Fu l l Year
Head S t ar t Program to expre s s h er views.
Mrs. Johnson no ted th a t she hoped the Board wo uld r e a li z e th e views o f th e pa r ents
who were from b oth the Summer and Fu l l Year Programs. She f u rth e r disu c sses Head
S t a rt go als and the l oca l s i t uatio n r eg ard in g th e need o f parents t o ge t t ra i n in g
and e du c atio n and to have c h ild ca re w h ile doin g t h is .
Mrs. Jones s t ated i f f u ll y ear would o r ie n t c h il dr e n who are ready t o en t er school
but have not been to kin d erg a r ten , t h is is good.
Mrs. Lewis s t ate d t hat she had read sur v erys from many c it ie s showing th a t Summer
Head S ta rt does no t re a ll y do an yt hing bu t keep ch i ld re n fo r t hre e h ours.
Mr. Neal sta te d t h a t he fe e ls t he programs sho uld be l e f t as the y a r e w ith the
Cl ark County School D is tr i c t ha v ing a seven week summer program. I t i s ve ry import
a n t t h a t t he ch i ld re n be or ie nte d to go into sc ho ol. Fu l l Year seems Iike a baby
s i t ti n g serv ice.
Chairman W ilson sta t ed th a t the mothers vo te d fa vo r ba bl e to put funds in t o f u ll
year Head S t a rt Al s o u nde rstan d th is w i ll not effe c t th e c h il dr e n who w ould have
been in Summer Head S ta rt.
Chairman Wil son c a lled f o r a v oted .
Mr. Ha ll moved t hat th e recommendation of t he paren ts be accepted. Seconded by
Ma jor W il liams . Mo tion c a rrie d .
ADMINISTRATION REPORT:
Mr. Hoggard re po r te d t h a t a l e t t e r had been r eceiv ed from the De partmen t o f Housing
and Urban Development re ga rding l oc ati on o f Moapa V al le y Community S ervi c e C en te r.
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Hoggard read the l e tte r whic h s ta t ed th a t f a c ili tie s are no t inten ded t o serve
on ly M ig ra nt wo rk ers b ut is d ir ec ted to a ll l ow-income persons w it h in th e towns o f
Overton and Logan dale. I t a lso s ta t ed they have taken i nto c on si de ra tion tha t
th is s i t e be most accessab le t o 'th e gr ea t es t p ar t of t he p u b l ic : t o be served.
M r. Hoggard note d th a t the le tte r was in response to th e B oa r d's recommendation t o
go on r ecord as op posin g th is s i t e .
Mr. Hoggard gave th e f ollo w ing CEP Pro gress re p or t:
" CEP PROGRESS REPORT
September 24, 1969
SINCE SEPTEMBER 8th , th e f o ll ow i ng steps have been taken to tigh te n and stre ng th en
th e CEP component:
1. Recruitmen t and c ree nin g of ap p li c a nts fo r EOB Deputy D ir ec t or
2. I n i t i a ti o n o f an in t erv ie w in g panel to eval at e p o te ntia l employees.
3. Re cruited and p re li m in a r ily screened a p plic a tio ns for p o si tio n s o f
Deputy fo r Manpower Se rvic es, As s is t an t Deputy for Manpwoer S ervices,
Co ntra ct Complianc e Coo r dina t or, and Ed ucation C oo rdina tor f or
New Care ers.
4. Held numerous conf erences w ith members o f th e MAP Team.
5. At te nded tr a in i n g sessio ns con ducte d by MAP along w i th th e c oord in a t ors .
6. Held conf eren c e w ith Lee Burnham, D ire cto r o f Employment S e crui ty , Rob ert
Long and Willia m S ch ul tz , als o o f th e S t ate ES O f f ic e , open ing n eg o tia tions
f o r th e 12 month s ub -co n tr act wi th EOB f o r CEP.
7. Held co nference w i th th e E x ecu itve Committee of Op era tion Independence
opening ne g oti ati on s f o r the renewal of t he su b- c on t r ac ts operated by
t h is agency f o r th e b en e fit of the CEP P roj e c t .
8. A t le as t one c o ntrac t per day w ith t he MAR, M r. Ch arle s M a rtin. "
Mr. Hoggard asked fo r r a ti f i c a ti o n of pre sen t pe r sonnel th a t have been se rvi ng on
tem porary ba si s , Mr. A rth ur G r ant, Deputy fo r Manpower Se rvi c es; Rev. Leo Johnson
A ss is ta n t Deputy fo r Manpower Se rvices; Rev. P.S. W alker f o r C on tr act Compliance
Co ord in ato r.
Moved th a t recommendations be r a tifie d . Seconded by Mr. S to bie.
Mr. Jim Anderson sta ted th a t j ob s have been a dv erti s ed f o r ap p li c a t io n s a c cepted and
no inter v ie w s have taken p la c e. He fe e ls i nte r view s s hould be c ar rie d o ut and
pe rso ns sele ct ed based on th e ir m er it and a b i l i t y .
Rev. Be nne tt s tated th a t he hoped these persons wo uld no t be ra t i f ie d if th e persons
has n ot had th e o ppo rtu nit y f o r an inte rvie w.
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Mr. Hoggard stated that the Personnel Policies and Practices do not requir e interviews,
these applicants have been screened.
Mr. Neal stated th a t this Board appoint e d the Execuitve Director. We have given
him author i t y to select people who he thought would no a good job.
Mr. Ryan stated if there was advertisments placed in the paper, th en he would think
-these applicants should have an opportunity for an interview.
Rev. Bennet t as ked was anyb ody interviewe d other than the three persons who were
alr e ady empl oyed?
Mr. Hoggard stated that there had been other people interviewed.
Major Williams asked for p r o cedure as t o how jobs we r e filled— and what happens to
the a p p l i c ations submitted.
Mr. Hoggard stated that they must list any openings with Emp loyment S ecurity, a d vertise
in the local media, receive applications and resumes. These go through
pl emi nary screening. He stated that upon d e t e r m ination those per s ons m o s t qualifi e d
to fill these positions are then sele cted for interviews.
Mr. Thornley asked if the re was any final disposition of criminal charges brought
agai n s t Mr. Grant.
Mr. Hoggard advised there had not been.
Rev. Clark asked if these three appointments we re for temporar y posi tions.
Mr. Hoggard noted funding wa s on ly until November 24, 1969.
Rev. Bennett stated it is strange that we have advertised in the entire c ity of Las
Vegas and the only qualified persons are those three who held the t e m p orary appointments.
Recommended that the Board table this recomm endation.
Mr. Neal stated it doesn't seem practical in administering a program to change the
personnel wor k ing in a job when this job has only two months to go.
Mrs. Lewis asked, if after the 24th of November the progr a m is funded, will the s e
people be kept in the position or will th e re be readver tisment?
Mr. Hoggard advised t h at t h e se ap p ointmen t s would require ratification by the
Department of Laobr. If there is no stipulation, that the jobs be opendd up, these
person s wou ld probably stay in the positions.
Rev. Clark moved for previous question. On the vote 10 y es and 9 no.
Mr. McPherson asked what the intention of the C h a i rman was regarding the selection
of members for the new pro posed C E P A d v i s o r y Committee?
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Mr. McPherson then moved th a t th e new CEP A d v is o ry Committee a pp ointm e n ts be re fe r re d
to th e Nom inating Committee f o r n om ina tio n o f members.
Seconded by Mr. S to b ie . M o tio n c a r r ie d , one naye vo te c a s t by Mr. Dondero.
M rs. Johnson noted i t d id n o t seem e th ic a l t h a t th e Beard have A d v is o rs from t h e ir
own membership.
Mr. S to b ie s ta te d t h a t th e in te n t is th a t new g u id e lin e s be e s ta b lis h e d .
M eeting a djo u rn e d .
R e s p e c tfu lly su b m itte d ,
J . DAVID HOGGARD
JDH:ss/m f
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
O ctobe r 2 2, 1969
To: Members o f th e Board
From: Thomas W. W i ls on , S r . , Ch a irman
Re: N oti c e o f M ee ti n g
The re gu l a r me e ti n g o f th e Board o f Tru s t e es o f t h e E conom ic
O p po rt un ity Board has been Sche d uled f o r :
Wednes day, O ct o ber 2 9 , 1969
C E P C e nter (900 West Owens)
8 :0 0 P.M.
A G E N D A
R e sig na tion o f Board Members
Se a t in g o f New Board Members
a. Ho rs t Schm idt to r e p lace Kenneth Shaddy as design e e o f
County Com m is s ioner W ill ia m B r ia re
b. 'O the r
I I I . A pprova l o f M inu tes
M e eting H eld S eptember 24, 1969 ( E n clo se d)
IV . Commi t t e e Rep o rts
A. F inance Com mitte e ( e n c lo s e d ) ^
B. N omin at ing Com mitte e -
C. E xecu t iv e Com mittee
I . Work Programs f o r 1970 Program Ye a r (e ncl o s ed )
C e n t r al A d m i ni s t r a tio n
F ull Yea r H e a ds ta r t ( Op era ti o n Ind e p endence)
N eigh b o rh ood C o unci I P ro j e c t
Henderson Day C a re
Community H ea lt h S ervi c e s a n d F a m ily P lan ni n g
Emergency Food and M e dical Program
Legal Aid P ro je ct
Youth Program
West Las Vegas Econom ic D ev e lopm ent P lan n in g P ro j e ct
2. A cc e pt a n c e o f Moapa M i g ra n t G r a nt f o r 1970
V .
VI .
V I I.
3. T uto r in g P r oposal from N atio nal As s ociati on o f
Col lege Women
4. Response from Reg ional O ffi c e reque s t fo r
supp lemen tal fund s fo r Neighborhood Co unci l P r o je c t
5. Request fo r EOB r ep re s en t ation from S t. Marks Grand
Lodge
Re ports from De legate Agencies a nd / or Ad v iso r y Boards
A dm in istra tio n R eport
O th er Items
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
O c to ber 2 2 , 1969
T d : Members o f the E x ecu ti v e C o mm ittee
From: Thomas W. W il s on , S r., Chai rman
Re: N otice o f M ee tin g
The r e g u la r mee ti n g o f th e E x ecu tiv e C o mm ittee ha s Been
Schedule d f o r :
M o nday, O c t o ber 2 7 , 1969
3 :3 0 P.M.
932 West Owens (EOB C onference Room)
A G E N D A
App r o v a l o f Mi n utes
M ee tin g h el d Au g ust 19, 1969 (En c losed )
F ina n c e Comm ittee R epo rt (Enclosed )
Acceptanc e o f Moapa M ig r a nt G ra n t f o r 1970
APPROVAL OF WORK PROGRAMS FOR 1970 Program Ye a r ( E n c lose d )
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
C en tr a l A d m i n i s t r ati on
F u l l Year H ea dsta r t (O p e ratio n Inde p e ndence)
N e ighb o r h o od C oun c il P ro j e c t
Henderson Day Care
Community H ea lt h S ervi c e s a nd F a m ily P la n ni n g
Em e rgency Food a n d M e dical Program
Legal A id P ro je ct
Youth Program
West Las Vegas Econom ic Developm ent P la n ni n g P r o j ec t
re que s t fo r supp lem ental
R e quest f o r EOB re pr e se n ta t io n fr o m S t. Marks Grand Lodge
Ma npower A d m in is tr a to r’ s Re pre s e n ta ti v e
Response f ro m R egi o nal O f f ic e r e ga r din g
Fun ds f o r N eighb o r h ood C o un ci I P r o j ec t
Tu t or in g Pro p osal f r o m N a tion al A ss o ci a tio n o f Co lle ge Women
O ther
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
OCTOBER 2 7 , 1969
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas W ils o n , CHAIRMAN, M r. H a rv e y D o n d e ro , C h a r lo t t e ' H i l l
M a rio n B e n n e tt, T helm an H e a ro n , Thomas H ic k e y .
M e e tin g c a lle d t o o r d e r by C h a irm a n W ils o n .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 19, 1969: R ev. B e n n e tt moved t h a t th e m in u te s be
a p p ro v e d as p re s e n te d . Seconded by M r. McKamy.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT: C h a irm a n W ils o n s t a te d t h a t th e F in a n c e
C o m m itte e m et on O c to b e r 2 9 , 1969 and s u b m itte d th e f o llo w in g r e p o r t :
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The F in a n c e C o m m itte e m e t on O c to b e r 17, 1969, f o r th e p u rp o s e o f r e v ie w in g s t a t e m
ents f o r th e m onths o f J u ly , A u g u s t and S e p te m b e r, 1969. A f t e r r e v ie w , th e
C o m m itte e recommends t o th e B o a rd t h a t F in a n c ia l S ta te m e n ts f o r th e above in d
ic a te d m o n th s be a p p ro v e d .
R e s p e c t f u lly s u b m itte d ,
R ev. M a rio n B e n n e tt, C h a irm a n
M rs . Thelm a H earon
M r. Thomas H ic k e y
M r. John Wawerna
M r. Ted Lawson
M r. McKamy moved t h a t th e B oard a c c e p t th e re c o m m e n d a tio n o f th e F in a n c e C o m m itte e
Seconded by C h a r lo t t e e H i l l . M o tio n c a r r ie d .
ACCEPTANCE OF MOAPA MIGRANT GRANT FOR 1970: M r. McKamy moved t h a t th e B oard
a c c e p t th e g r a n t w it h th e a tta c h e d s p e c ia l c o n d it io n s . Seconded by C h a r lo t t e
H i l l . M o tio n c a r r ie d .
APPROVAL OF THE WORK PROGRAM: C h a irm a n W ils o n s t a t e d t h a t we have a L e t t e r o f
U n d e rs ta n d in g we re c e iv e d fro m M r. Tom M onP ere, F ie ld R e p r e s e n ta tiv e , R e g io n a l
O f f i c e , 0 E 0, w h ic h s e ts f o r t h g u id e lin e s t o be fo llo w e d in 1970 p ro g ra m r e f u n d in g .
M r. H ic k e y s t a t e d t h a t he was a r e s id e n t o f N o rth Las Vegas and w o u ld be in t e r e s t e d
in d is c u s s in g d e v e lo p m e n t o f a V o c a tio n a l S chool in th e a r e a . He n o te d t h a t
u n d e v e lo p e d la n d has been a s id e f o r t h i s p .rp o s e and aske d who w o u ld be th e p e rs o n s
o r g ro u p s he s h o u ld t a l k w it h r e g a r d in g t h i s .
M r. H oggard s a id t h a t S e r v ic e W o rke rs and N e ig h b o rh o o d C o u n c ils w o u ld be th e
lo g ic a l g ro u p s t o become in v o lv e d , and i f need was e x p re s s e d by co m m u n ity r e s id e n t s
t h e r e w o u ld be n o th in g w rong w it h N e ig h b o rh o o d C o u n c ils ta k in g th e i n i t i a t i v e .
He f u rth e r noted th e EOB would be glad t o a s s is t in any way p os s ib le .
The E xecu tive D irec tor in dic ate d the re would be fede r al fund s re d uction in two 1970
program s — these being Cen t r al A d m i nistra t io n and Neighborhood Co unci ls. These
two program accou nts are funded from v e r s a t il e fund s o f which Cla r k County has
had a gui de l in e of ap pro x ima tely $170,0 00. T hi s amount w ill be reduce d by
ap pro x ima te ly $35,000 as p ar t of a n atio nwide cu t in v e r s a t il e fu nd in g.
In discu s s io ns of t he F u ll Year Head S t a rt, O perat ion Independence Program,
Mr. Dondero sta te d t h a t he would recommend a se parate a c c ount ing system f or th e
Se l f- he l p programs in ord er t o assure th a t no fe de ral fun ds w i ll be used to
pr ovi de se rvi c es t o ch i ld re n enrol le d in the s e lf-he l p p re-schoo l program. He
no ted h is concern was based on some p r evi ou s exp eri ences w ith th is deleg ate agency.
M r. Hoggard ad v ised th a t O pera tion Independence p re s e ntl y has a good accou ntin g
s t a ff and the agency had become s u ff ic i e n tly compe te nt.
M r. Hicke y noted th a t perh aps more freq ue nt a u d itin g may be c a ll ed f o r.
Rev. Be nnett sugg ested th a t i f th ere be an a u d it t ha t i t be on a l l program s ra t her
than s in g lin g o ut o nl y one pro gram.
Mr. McKamy asked i f the amount a l lo ca t ed f o r Head S ta r t , is an eq u ita ble d is t r i buti
on across the b oard.
Mr. Hoggard advised th a t Head S ta rt fu nds are earmarked and c ann ot be used t o f und
any o t he r programs a c c oun ts.
Mrs. H i ll note d th a t th e e du cati onal q u a li t y must be m aintain ed in t h i s program
as w ell as th e r a ti o o f c h il dr en t o ad u lts acco r din g t o Head S t ar t gui del in es .
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PROJECT
Mr. McKamy s t ated tha t on page f i v e of the L e t te r of Understand ing is the c o n fli c t
re fe rr ed to between th e J o int Neighborhood C ou ncil and the Economic O pp ortu ni ty
Board s om ething t hat th e Board shou ld ac t upon imm edia te ly?
Mr. Hoggard st ate d t h at t h i s would be a good qu esti on to ask Tom MonPere on
Wednesday nig ht.
Mr. McKamy asked Mr. Hoggard fo r h is pe r s ona l fe e lin gs as to some g u id e lin e, and i f
he have any dou bt or e r ro r or qu es ti on s of h is own re ga rding the Le tte r o f Understanding
.
Mr. Hoggard state d t h a t th is is b a sica l ly what was agree d upon w ith Mr. MonPere.
He said t he re is need fo r s tr en gth in g o f our o rg an i z a t io n, e tc. and a ll the s e
thin gs are covered.
Mr. Hoggard sta ted th a t the c o n f li c t mentione d iin th e le tte r stems from non acc eptance
of the e x iste nce and r e s p o n s ibil ity o f th e EOB; tha t th e J o int Neighborhood
Cou ncil d esires to be the CAP Board. He s aid we have t r i e d to expl ain ; we have
h eld tra in ing se ssio ns. They th i n k we a r e tr yin g to keep them from doi ng th ese
th in g s .
Mr. Hic k ey asked was th ere anyone from th e Ne ighborh ood C ou ncils on the E xecut ive
Comm i tte e .
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M r. Hoggard s tat ed th a t Thomas W ilso n and D orothy King was from Neighborhood
Co un c lIs.
Mr. Wilson asked i f there were any more q ue s tion s on the Le tte r o f Un derstanding?
Mr. Hickey asked who de term ine s the funding of these progr ams; p a r ti c u la rly
because the Youth Program does not have as la rge an a llo ca ti o n as i t would seem
i t sho uld .
Mr. Hoggard s t ated t hat Youth Program funds are earmarked and 0E0 de te rm ine s the
a I lo c a tio n.
Mr. H ickey expre sse d f ur t h e r concerns a bout th e s mall alloc a t io n f o r you th .
Mr. Hoggard e x plain ed how the program o pera te d and s aid th er e are a d d iti on a l pr ograms
th a t w ill take care o f the youth r ang ing from the age o f 16 to 22 under D ep art ment
of Labor fun ding.
Chairman Wilson asked fo r the plea s ure of the Board on the Le tt e r o f U nde rsta nding.
Mr. McKamy moved t h a t t he Execut ive Committee recommend acceptan ce o f the l e t te r
as pre s ented. Seconded by Rev. Benne tt. '
Mr. Dondero s t ated if th e Committee moved t o accept t he le t t e r , th i s a uto m a tic ally
include d acce ptance o f th e work programs. Mo ti on c a rrie d .
Chairman Wilso n moved to Item E ig ht.
8. MANPOWER ADMINISTRATOR'S REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Ch arle s M ar tin, Un ited Sta te s De partment o f Labor, Manpower A d m i n istr ato r' s
Repr ese ntative, sta ted he was concerned tfja t the Board had become invo lved in
the r a ti fi c a ti o n of CEP pe r sonnel when the y had e a r lie r d ele gated t h is a u th o ri t y
com plet ely t o the Exe c utive D ir e c t o r .
He que stioned why the Board became in v olv ed rath er than le aving i t to M r. Hoggard .
Mrs. Davis read th e f ollow i ng le t t e r:
P.O. Box 760
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
O cto ber I, 1969
Mr. Thomas W ilson, Chairman
Economic O pp ortu ni ty Board of Clar k County
932 West Owens Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Dear Mr. WiI son:
Th is re f er s t o copy o f enclos ed le tt e r from Mr. J . David Hoggard con c erning
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action s by the Economic O pportunity Board a t it s meeting on September 24, 1969.
S p e c ific a lly these actions re fe rre d to personnel actions on Mr. A rt Grant as
Manpower Services A d m inistra tor; Rev. Leo Johnson as A ssista nt Manpower Services
A d m inistra tor and Rev. P.S. Walker as Contract Compliance O ffic e r.
On August 29, 196’9 the Deputy Regional Manpower A d m inistra tor of the Department
o f Labor sent you a le tt e r which contained a series of s tip u la tio n s . Among
these was S tip u la tio n #4 which re a d s ... '’The EOB sh a ll be appropriate re s o lu tio n
delegate to it s Executive D ire c to r in his capacity as CEP D ire c to r f u ll a u th o rity
fo r CEP decision making in the areas o f personnel se le c tio n , program design and
m onitoring, sub-contractor re la tio n s h ip s , and such other a d m in is tra tiv e functions
necessary to the harmonious and productive development of the CEP program. The
EOB w i ll , of course, reserve to it s e lf those areas a ffe c tin g broad, general p o lic y .
At a special meeting on September 8, 1969 the CEP accepted these cond itions by
a m a jo rity vote. For th is reason I f a il to understand why delegated to the Executiv
e D ire c to r.
I would appreciate an exp la i nation fo r these actio n s.
Sincerely yours,
s/Charles M a rtin , MAR
Rev. Bennett asked i f the Executive Committee or the f u ll Board should be concerned
w ith the question since i t was the f u ll Board th a t took action on r a tific a t io n .
Mr. M artin stated th a t he would lik e some e x p la in a tio n from the Executive Committee
regarding the action of the f u ll Board.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t Mr. M artin was concerned because the p o s itio n s had been
r a tifie d by the Board. He noted th a t because of the a u th o rity which the Board
had e a r lie r delegated to the Executive D ire c to r in regard to CEP personnel, th is
r a tific a t io n would not have been necessary, and he had been in e rro r to request i t .
Mr. M artin made the p o in t th a t Mr. Hoggard was to take an a c tiv e p a rt in CEP
a d m in istra tio n .
He also pointed out th a t the schedule fo r preparation o f a CEP proposal has been
extended to December 21; the only purposed being to give the s ta ff time to prepare
an adequate proposal. He emphasized th is extension had no baring on the other
s tip u la tio n s . He said th is period is fo r the CEP s t a ff to demonstrated th a t they
are capable of running a good show.
Mr. McKamy stated th a t the e a r lie r le tt e r form the Manpower A d m inistra tor does
set fo rth th a t personnel s e le ctio n is one o f those thing s th a t should be accomplished
by Mr. Hoggard.
I t would seem th a t the Board was in e rro r in taking th is a ctio n .
Mr. McKamy moved th a t e x p la in a tio n be made, th a t th is was an o v e rs ite on the pa rt
o f the Board and w ill be r a tifie d .
Rev. Bennett asked Mr. M artin how the t r i a l period o f CEP was going.
Mr. M a rt in s ta t e d th a t he woul d r a th e r n ot say a t th e ti m e .
5. TUTORING PROPOSAL FROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE WOMEN
M r . Hoggard s ta t ed th a t a p r opo s a l had b een r ece ive d fro m th e N a ti o n a l A s so c ia t io n
o f C o lleg e Women to p erform tu to r in g s e r v ic es . They s ta t e t h ey w ould t o t u r
b e tween two h undred and th re e h undred d isad v antage d y o uth f ou r hou r s pe r week,
e mp loyin g fo u r te a ch e rs to a c c om plis h t h i s .
M r. Hoggard a dvise d t h a t such a pro gra m w ould hav e t o be funded from v e r s a til e
fu nds w hich w o u ld re qu ir e t a king f u nds away fr o m C e n t r al A d m i nis tra t io n or
N e ighbo rh o od Counci I .
R e v. B enn et t s tate d t h a t t h e on ly a lte r n a t iv e is to ad v ise the o r g a n iz a ti o n th e ir
s ubm i ssion is t o o la te .
Mr. H ickey sta te d t h a t UNLV has fun di ng fo r a program wh ic h works w ith tu to r in g
d i sadvantaged ch iId r e d .
M r. Hoggard sta te d t h a t tu to ri n g has been i n c lu ded a ls o i n o u r Youth Program .
Mr. McKamy asked i f th e re were o t h e r so urc es f o r fu nd in g o f th e typ e o f p r o gr a m
b e ing re q uested by the N a tio n a l As s oc ia tion o f C ol leg e Women.
T h ere was b r i e f d is c ussion r eg aring w h eth er such a p r o gr a m c o uld be c a rri ed o u t
thro ug h the School D i s t r i c t .
T here were q ue s t ion s reg ard in g th e o rg a niz a t io n .
Mr. Hoggard s t a ted t h a t t h i s is a g roup o f peo p le f o rm t h i s are a; a l l are Bl a ck.
M r. McKamy s u ggest e d t h a t t h e Co mm ittee re qu e s t t he E xe c utive D ir ec t or to r e p o r t
t h e req ue s t was rece ive d t o o la t e f o r in c o r p o ra t io n in the 1970 a p p li c a ti o n , th a t
e f f o r t s be made t o s ecure f un di n g fr o m o th e r a r e as, and the Board w ill h elp a t
any t im e . Seconded by Mr. Hi c k ey. M o t ion ca r r ie d .
6. RESPONSE FROM REGIONAL OFFICE REGARDING REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PROJECT.
The fo ll o w in g l e t te r was rea d by M r s . D avis:
"O ctob e r I, 1969
In r ep l y p lea s e r e f e r to WR/CAP/SW
M r . J . D avi d H og g ard ,Exe c u t iv e D ire c to r
Economic O p p o r t u n it y Board o f
C la rk Cou n ty
900 West Owens Avenue
D e a r Mr. H o ggard:
Th is is in respon se t o y ou r l e t t e r o f September 19, 1969 r e q u e s ting $ 4 ,7 8 0 i n
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supplemental funds from the Regional O ffic e fo r the J o in t Neighborhood Councils
Comm i tte e .
There are no supplemental funds a v a ila b le a t th is time and there is v ir t u a lly
no p o s s ib ility of such funds before the end o f the program year, December 31, 1969.
I f there is any fu rth e r inform ation on th is su b je ct, I shall inform you.
S incerely
s / EK Moretton
fo r
TOM MON PERE
Field Reprsentative
Community Action Program "
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t th is was merely fo r inform ation o f the Committee members.
7. REQUEST FOR EOB REPRESENTATION FROM ST. MARKS GRAND LODGE.
The fo llo w in g le tt e r was read:
■'September 28, 1969
Mr. Thomas Wilson, Chairman
Economic O pportunity Board
of C lark County
Dear Mr. WiIson:
The Most Worshipful St. Marks Grand Lodge of Nevada requests membership on the
EOB. We are in terested in making a c o n trib u tio n to our community by helping to
solve problems o f poverty and promoting a ll programs designed to improve the lo t
o f the disadvantaged.
Our Grand Master George Osley, J r. W ill represent our org a n iza tio n . He is presently
in the labor movement, whom we fe e l can help in some ways. I'm enclosing a copy of
our by-laws and membership.
F ra te rn a lly submitted.
s/Robert L. Walker
ROBERT L. WALKER
Grand Secretary
Rev. Bennett asked what category of Board S tructure th is organization would be in .
Mr. Hoggard stated th is organization would be e lig ib le fo r membership in the
"o th e r groups" category. However i t appeared they were more interested in
becoming a delegate agency th a t having a membership in the Board.
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T|je fo llo w in g le tte r was read:
October 20, 1969
"J . David Hoggard
Executive D ire c to r o f EOB of C lark County
711 Morgan S treet
Las Vegas, Nevada
RE: West Las Vegas Economic Development
Planning P roject
Dear Mr. Hoggard:
I would appreciate your bring ing to the a tte n tio n o f the EOB o f C lark County,
th a t the Las Vegas Branch o f the NAACP desires to f i l e a p p lic a tio n to be the
delegate agency to conduct the West Las Vegas Economic and Planning P roject
when i t is funded by the O ffic e o f Economic O pportunity.
I t is the w rite rs opinion th a t something concrete must be done to o ffe r Economic
O pportunity Development and guidance to the thousands o f young people in our
area who are drop-outs from high school, and w ith out any tra in in g program fo r
development. U n til th is need is met, the ra c ia l disturbances, and high delinquency,
and crime indices w ill continue to ris e .
If th e re ’ s any fu rth e r inform ation you need concerning th is a p p lic a tio n , please
le t me know.
Very t r u ly yours,
s / Charles K e lle r
CHARLES KELLER, PRESIDENT"
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t th is le tte r from the NAACP to become a delegate agency puts
them f i r s t in lin e fo r consideration to become a delegate agency provid ing the
Board is successful in obtaining funding fo r a planning grant fo r Economic
Development.
The fo llo w in g le tte r was read by Mrs. Davis:
"October 17, 1969
Mr. Tom Wilson, Chairman
Economic O pportunity
319 South Third S treet
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dear Mr. Wil son:
On or about May 26, 1969, the Economic O pportunity Board purportedly acting through
the Las Vegas-North Las Vegas Concentrated Employment Program purported to term inate
a sub-contract w ith Nevada C a tho lic Welfare, in c ., the purported to term in ation
a ction being purportedly e ffe c tiv e m idnight, May 31, 1969.
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Although th e re a fte r Nevada C a tho lic Welfare, Inc. waived it s r ig h t to a p u b lic
hearing on the te rm in ation of the co n tra ct was July 23, 1969.
The Economic O pportunity Board has fa ile d and refused to pay to Nevada C a tho lic
Welfare, Inc. the sum o f $1,830 the amount of money owed to Nevada C a tho lic
Welfare, Inc. by the Economic O pportunity Board fo r the period from May I, 1969,
to July 23, 1969, per the co n tra ct between Nevada C a tho lic W elfare, Inc. and the
Economic O pportunity Board.
Demand is hereby made upon fo r the immediated payment o t Nevada C a tho lic Welfare,
Inc. of the sum o f $1,830. F a ilu re to make said payment fo rth w ith w ill re s u lt
in Nevada C a tho lic Welfare, In c .’ s p ru s u it o f a ll remedies to which i t is e n title d ,
e . g . f i l i n g a law suit to c o lle c t same, and appropriate a d m in is tra tiv e action
in te r a l ia .
S i ncerely,
s/ David Canter
cc: Father Charles T. Shallow
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t th is m atter has been reviewed and considered several times
by the Board arid th a t th is w ill come up Wednesday n ig h t and possibly an answer
w ill be developed.
Hickey asked i f the EOB had an attorney?
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t he had talked to Mr. Ventura about t h is . The Board does
not have an o f f i c ia l atto rn e y. Mr. Walker, former Chairman, advised the Board
when necessary.
I t was agreed to request the use of Mr. Mario Ventura as the attorney fo r the Board.
Mr. Hickey noted th a t th is is an a d m in is tra tiv e need.
Mr. McKamy stated th a t the attorney should re p ly to th is le tte r .
Rev. Bennett asked i f the le tte r from NAACP was ju s t fo r information?
Hoggard advised th a t i t was.
There being no fu rth e r business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Executive D ire cto r
JDH:mf
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
The E xe c u t ive C ommitte e met on O ctob e r 27 , 1969, and makes the fo l lo w in g
re p or t :
1. The E x ecu tiv e C o mm ittee recommends app r o v al o f t h e Finance
Comm ittee R epo rt .
2 . The E x e cuti v e Com m ittee recommend s a c c e pt a nce o f th e Moapa
M i g ra n t G r a nt f o r 1970.
3. The E xe c utive C om mitt e e recommends accep tan c e o f the L e tt e r
o f U nd e rs t a nd ing and Work P rograms in cl u d in g bu d gets as s e t
f o rth by R egi o nal 0E0 fo r t h e 1970 P rogram Y ear.
4 . The E x ecu tiv e C o mm ittee recommends t h a t t h e E xe c u t ive D ir e c t o r
r e s p o nd to th e N ati o na l A s so c ia t io n o f C o lle ge Women re g a r d in g
t h e i r tu to r in g p ropo s al t h a t i t was rec e ive d t o la t e f o r c u rre n t
f is c a l fu nd in g, b ut t h a t th e Board and S ta ff w i l l a s s is t and
co o pe r a t e w ith th e o rg an iz ati on i n t h e i r e f f o rts t o s e c ure f u n d in g
from o th e r so u rces.
5. The E xe c u tive C om mi tt e e recomme nds th a t the NAACP be co n s id e red
f o r t h e Delega te Agency fo r t he Economic Develop ment Pla nn ing
P ro j ec t , i f and when a P la n ning Gra n t is app r o v ed.
R e s p ec t fu l ly s ub m itted ,
x Th o m as W. W i ls on , S r . , Chairman
A -H arvey Dondero
^ C h a r l o t t e H ill
j<-T h e lm a Hearo n
j^ Do n McKamy
Ma r ion D. B en n ett
jV Th o m a s H ickey
D o nald C l a rk
>Jf e c d row W ils o n
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
AT
CEP CENTER - 900 WEST OWENS
Las Vegas, Nevada
O cto ber 29, 1969
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Thomas Wilso n, CHAIRMAN, Thelma Hearon, George Sto bi e, Ted
Lawson, Horst S chm idt, Richard Geuder, Joe Nea l, Ramon Zubia, Harvey Dondero,
Lavonne Lew is, Dorothy Kin g, B i l l C o ttr e l l, Cha rles Dear, E ll a Jones, M arga ret
B en nett, V icto r H a ll, Mayor Echols, Donald Clar k , Father Sh al low , Fat he r Fr a nz in ella.
STAFF: J. David Hoggard, Ve rl ia Davis, Ruby H arr iso n, Maxcine Fi nch er.
GUEST: L u c ill e Fairman, M y rt le Snowden, Ethe l Pearson, Rosia Lee Sears, Claude
G. Pe rki ns, James G ru ff or d, Martha H ixon , Add ie B lake , Bobbi Ca bling , Rhonda Ramey,
Jenny Ja ra m illo, Ethe l Lucas, Roxanne Red, Joel K ershner, S h ir le y Mack, J acq ue lin e
McKinney, Mark K lie n, C li f fo r d Green, C leve lan d Woods, Rosie Sm ith, Tom MonPere,
LaFayette T r o t t e r, Marsha B l u i t t , La r ry Brannum, Haro ld Orteg a, Jan F aber,
Don Po ole , R.G. Reid, W.E. Coleman, L.L . McD aniel, Faye M ulle n, Warren Ha.tcher,
Mike Gordon, Kenneth P eele, P h i lli p Edden, E. Coleman, Rodney Smith, Dais y M i lle r .
Me eting was c a lle d t o ord er by Chairman W ilso n.
I . RESIGNATION OF B OARD MEMBERS: NONE
II. SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Mr. H orst Sch midt, r ep res en t ing County Commission
Chairman W i lliam B riare ; Sharon Pi c k ney, r ep r esen ting EOB Youth C ou nc il; Mrs. Joyce
H erb ert, repr ese nting the Ma tt K e ll y Neighborhood C ou nc il; Mr. George Day, repre s en t ing
County Comm issioner Bro adbent ; Mr. N ick D e lg i nio, repre s en t ing County Commissioner
Da rw in Lamb; M r. A ll en Sanders, r ep res en ting Westside Neighborhood Co un c il .
Chairman Wilson welcomed th e new board members.
Rev. B enn et t moved t h at Mr. Wilson become a member a t la rge . Seconded by Mr. George
Stob ie .
Chairman Wilson state d th a t since the Vice Chairmen were not p res en t , one o f th e o t he r
o ffi c e r s would need to c arry the motion.
M rs. King questio ned wh eth er o r not th is p rocedu re was legal?
Rev. Be nne tt s tated th a t Mr. Wilson s hould become a member at larg e so that he can
co ntinue to be Chairman . He was r eplace d on th e Board by Mr. A llen Sanders as th e
r ep re se nta t ive from th e Wests ide Ne ighborh ood C ounc il.
Mr. Neal st ated t hat if th e Beard kept app roving members at la rge , i t would soon
be stacked .
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Mr. Hoggard advised th a t Mr. Wilson could serve as a member a t large, as the previous
Chairman had served w ith the same c la s s ific a tio n .
Mr. Neal asked i f there was a w ritte n ru le s ta tin g th a t th is can be done?
Mr. MonPere advised th a t i t is the Board’ s prerogative to have a t large members i f
t h is is what they wanted.
Mrs. King asked i f Mr. Wilson was resigning?
On the motion th a t Mr. Wilson serve on the Board as a member a t large, the motion
was ca rrie d .
Mr. Wilson extended his g ra titu d e to the Board member fo r t h e ir a ctio n .
I I I . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Father Shallow pointed out th a t on page seven, paragraph
three there was a le tt e r dated September 26, 1969 fo r te rm in ation o f the co n tra ct
between Nevada C a th o lic Welfare and the Economic O pportunity Board fo r Family
Counseling , since there was no le tt e r w ritte n on th a t date, he noted th is action
was taken by Mr. Hoggard, and he is not the EOB Board.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t there was a typographical e rro r in the le tt e r to Mr. B ria re .
Mr. Wilson advised Father Shallow th a t he could not c o rre c t the minutes i f he had
not been present a t the meeting which the minutes record.
Father Shallow stated th a t Mr. Hoggard was not the secretary.
Mr. Hoggard advised th a t the By-Laws stated th a t the Executive D ire c to r w ill serve
as the Secretary of the Board.
Father Shallow stated th a t the minutes should abways be signed by the Secretary.
Mr. Wilson asked i f there are any more questions on the minutes.
Fafher Shallow asked when the p o in t can be brought up?
Chairman advised Father Shallow th a t he could not f the minutes whether they
are r ig h t or wrong i he was not there.
Mr. Neal stated th a t he th in k s th a t Father Shallow should know whether he received
a le tt e r , and should be able to bring i t up.
Rev. Bennett moved th a t the minutes be approved as recorded, w ith the necessary corre
c tio n s . Motion ca rrie d .
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mrs. King advised th a t she was on the Finance Committee, but
did not receive a notice .
Father Shallow asked how on the EOB-CEP Finan'cfal Statements, E x h ib it E, Family
Counseling, was the $2,730 a rrive d at?
Mr. Hoggard advised th a t in the previous months, th is fig u re showed up as $4,220; and
there is no budget fo r Family Counseling in t h is m o d ific a tio n .
Father Shallow stated th a t t h is was inaccruate, and moved th a t t h is re p o rt be
Chairm an W ilso n asked th e p le a su r e o f th e Boa rd .
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance C o mmittee met on Octob e r 17, 196 9, fo r t he pu rp o s e o f re v ie w i n g s t a te ments
f o r t he months of J u l y , A u gust and Septe mbe r, 196 9. A f t e r re v ie w, the Com mitt e e
recommends t h a t fi n a n c ia l statem e n t s fo r t he abov e in dic a te d months be ap p roved.
R e s p e c t f ul ly su b m i tte d ,
Ma r ion B e n ne tt, CHAIRMAN
Thelma Hearon
Thomas H ickey
John Wawerna
Ted Lawson
Fa th er S h allo w a sked how many members w e re pre s en t a t t h e mee tin g ?
Rev. B e nn e t t s t a ted t h a t th e r e was M r. H ick e y , Mrs. H earon, Mr. Lawson, and h im s e lf .
M rs . Ki n g s t a t ed t h a t M r. Johnson had a pp o in te d her t o th e Finance C o mmitt e e.
Chairm an W ilso n s t a t ed th a t Rev. B e nn e t t had r ep lace d M r. Johnson a s Cha ir man o f
th e Com mittee and i t r e q ui r ed Board a cti on to a p p o in t th e co m mi ttee membe rs.
Fa th e r Sh a ll o w moved th a t E xh i b it E o f th e EOB-CEP E x h ib it E, Fa m ily C o un s e lin g
p o r t io n o f the F i n a nc ia l Statem ent be r e je c te d. Sec onded by M rs . K in g . M otio n
l o s t .
M r. Bunker moved th a t the Board a c c e pt th e Fina nc e Comm ittees r e p o r t. Seconded
by Rev . Be nn e t t. M ot ion c a r r ie d .
B. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT:
The C hairm a n o f t he Nomi n ating Com mitt e e rea d the fo l lo w in g r e p o rt.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
The N om in at ing C o mmittee met on Octobe r 27, 196 9, and makes the fo llo w in g re p o r t :
1. The N om in a ting C o mmittee recommends e le cti o n of Dougl a s W il li a m s t o the
By-Law s R e v isio n C o mmitt e e.
2. The N om in a ti ng C o mm ittee recommends e le c ti o n o f R ich ard Gueder t o t h e
N om ina ti n g Co mmitt e e.
3 . The N om in a ti n g C o mm ittee recommends th e f oll o w i n g persons f o r t h e CEP
A d vi s o ry Co mmitte e :
Ze i v in Lowman Las Vega s Chambe r o f Commerce
James P. Lacy J r. N e lli s AFB Pe rson n e l
C h ri s t in a M u rp hy Inte r a ge ncy BD o f C iv i l S ervic es Exam.
LaMar Le fe v r e Ass’ t . Su p t . S ta t e D e pt , o f E c u atio n
Eugene Francy T ita ni u m M e t a ls , Inc.
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Doro th y McCants
Ro bert McPherson
Rev. V.C.L. Coleman
Mark Hu I I
Wayne Wahl
Joe Hayes
Do r oth y King
Ro bert Whelan
Ray Sturm
Tyron e Levi
Claude Pars ons
Bob Bai le y
Ce cil G. " I k e " Runyon
Wes tsid e Neig hborhood Council
C ity o f Las Vegas Personnel
M att k e l ly Neighborhoo d Co unci l
Sta te o f Nevada Personnel
Sou the r n Nevada Personn el Ass ociati on
C uiin ary Union
J oin t Neighborhoo d Co uncil Board
D i r. Ad u lt Ed ucatio n - CCSD
C la r k County School D i s t r i c t
Nevada Equal R ig hts Commission
Human R elati on s C on s ultant - CCSD
N .L .V. Chamber Commerce
R epresent ative s from .ne o t he r Ne ighborhood C ou ncils when th ey are
s ele cted by the Co uncil invo lve d.
R e s pectfu ll y s ub m itt ed .
Harvey Do ndero, CHAIRMAN
C h arlotte H i ll
E l la Jones
Mari on B enn et t
E ls ie Thompson
S te I la Fleming
W illia m C o ttr e lI
Fa th er C harles S hallow
Chairman Wil s on asked th e ple asu re o f th e Bo ard.
Mr. C o ttr e l l advise d th a t he was no t n o t if ie d of t h i s me et ing which was t he
reason he di d no t att en d.
Rev. C l ark moved t h at recommendations No. One and Two be passed. Seconded by
Mr. Neal. Motion c a rrie d.
Rev. C lark state d t h at o neof the bigge s t problem s t he re was w ith the la s t CEP
Ad visory Co mmittee is t h a t t he r e wasn’ t enou ght peo ple re pre se ntin g b usinesses.
He said he t hin k s t h a t we need peo ple who have in flu en c e t o ge t jo b s .
Mr. Dondero state d t h a t a l l members on CEP A dvisory Committee are n ot on ly suppose t o
be ab le t o pro vide jo b s , bu t also t o be ab le t o p r ovi de as s ista nce and guidan c e to
the program.
Rev. Cl ark sta te d t h a t t he reason CEP h a s n 't gott en o f the ground is th a t the y need
t o deal wit h peo ple who have jo bs a t t h e ir dispo sal and he would lik e to know the
rea s oning of t he committee.
Rev. Ben nett advis ed t h a t t he pe ople on the comm itte e are in a p o sit io n to g ive j ob s.
Mr. Neal sta te d t h a t t he committee sho uld have r ep re s en tati on o f the hard co re.
Th is is one of the fa u lt s th a t i t is s u ffe rin g from.
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Chairman Wils on s t ate d t hat t h is Committee had met t o br i ng in names, b ut the Board
does no t have t o accep t them. I t is le ft up t o the Board t o add or del ete names on
th e lis t . He noted t hat we do have peo ple fro m hare core; t hey are se le c te d by the
N eighborhood C ounc ils .
Mr. Hoggard advised t h at t he r e are peo ple who are re pr ese ntin g the Neigh borhood
C ou ncils on t he CEP A dvi s ory Committee. Each Cou ncil is supposed to s ele c t a pe rson
f o r th e c om mittee t o pro vid e re prese n ta tio n fo r each co u n c il.
He fu rth e r noted t h a t t he CEP A dv isor y Committe e in cl ud in g Neighborhood Council
re pr ese n tativ es shou ld have a v oice in de v eloping jo b s .
Mrs. King sta te d th a t she would lik e to make a p o in t in supp ort o f what Mr. Neal s aid.
I t seems th a t althou gh there w ill be e ig h t members r ep res en ting the Neighborho od
Co un cils, we would lik e to know i f the Join t Neighborhood Council Ad viso ry Board
cou ld ap po in t a member t o s it on the Board because the y d o n 't have any r epre se n tation .
Rev. Clar k sta ted th a t the problem w ith th is program i s th a t we have people on th e
Committee who d o n 't have conne ction s w ith busin esses th a t can pro v id e jo bs ..
Rev. Ben nett sta t ed th a t these pro posed members a re w i ll i n g t o serve and t o do whateve
r is recommended.
Fathe r F ra n z i n ell i asked i f any Comm ittee members so li cite d any members from oth er
are as in th e community and i f they can use any of th e present com m it tee members
who a r e o utside o f the community.
Fath er F ra n zin e ll i moved t hat th e l i s t be enlarg ed on t he co n dit io n th a t there be
more p eople from th e community. Seconded by Mrs. Kin g.
Mr. H ickey asked how can t h i s comm ittee have so many va c ancies, and how many members
a re supposed t o be on the committee.
Rev. Ben nett moved t h a t the Committee rep o rt be approved. Seconded by Fa th er
F r a n zin e l li . Motion ca rr ie d .
Mr. C o ttre ll asked i f the committe e is l im ite d to 25, i s it lega l if one half o f
the committe e be o f the poor?
Rev. C la rk asked i f i t was in o rde r to make s ugg estio ns t o th e co mmitte e?
Rev. C la rk asked why p eople from th e Hughes Company or from Ke rko ria n’ s Organiz atio n
coul d not be approached to s erve on t h is committe e?
C. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman Wilson read th e f o ll ow i ng re p or t :
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Exe c utive Committee met on Octob er 27 , 1969, and makes th e fo l lo w ing re p or t:
1. The Executive Committee recommends approval o f the Finance Committee Report.
2. The Executive Committee recommends acceptance of the Moapa M igrant Grant
fo r 1970.
3. The Executive Committee recommends acceptance of the L e tte r o f Understanding
and Work Programs including budgets as set fo rth by Regional CEO fo r the
1970 Program Year.
4. The Executive Committee recommends th a t the Executive D ire cto r respond to the
National A ssociation o f College Women regarding th e ir tu to rin g proposal th a t
i t was received to la te fo r curre n t fis c a l funding, but th a t the Board and
s ta ff w ill a s s is t and cooperate w ith the organization in th e ir e ffo r ts to
secure funding from other sources.
5. The Executive Committee recommends th a t the NAACP be considered fo r the
Delegate Agency fo r the Economic Development Planning P ro je c t, i f and when
a Planning Grant is approved.
RespectfuI Iy subm itted,
Thomas W . Wilson, Sr. CHAIRMAN
Harvey Dondero
C h a rlo tte H ill
Thelma Hearon
Don McKamy
Marion D. Bennett
Thomas Hickey
Donald C lark
Woodrow Wilson
Mrs. King asked fo r an e x p la in a tio n of the Economic Development Proposal.
Mr. Hoggard advised th a t th is is intended to be a planning gra n t. I t is hoped to
bring Economic Development to th is area. There are a ll types o f proposals operating
in other areas. Usually planning grants are funded on a three to s ix months basis.
Mrs. King stated th a t the NAACP has th e ir own th in g going w ith the community.
She asked i f someone else could be considered?
Mrs. Lewis asked what q u a lific a tio n s were necessary to be a delegate agency?
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t the group would have to be a n o n -p ro fit o rg anization.
Mr. Hoggard advised th a t i f a planning grant is approved, the organization would have
to submit a proposal on how they plan to operate the program.
Rev. C lark moved th a t the recommendations of the Executive Committee be approved.
Seconded by Mr. Neal.
In fu rth e r discussion, Father F ra n z in e lli questioned the Executive Committee regarding
item three in the L e tte r of Understanding. The p o in t is th a t the Neighborhood
C o uncil’ s a llo c a tio n is the area which needs to be given a higher p r io r it y .
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Mr. C o ttr e ll asked s hould th ey (The Neighborhood C ounc il) be allo ca t ed less money
tha n th e Board approved i n th e wo rk program?
Chairman W ilson asked i f members are ready to acc ept the package?
F ather F ran z in e lli asked i f t h i s in c ludes the e n t ir e re po rt?
Chairman Wils on c a ll ed f o r a v oi c e v ote . On the motion t o acce pt t he Execut ive
Com m itte e's recommendations. Nayes - 13 Yes - 2
Rev. Cla r k suggested ac c ep ting the budget we a lre ad y have and r eq ue s t ing more money
through an othe r program funding.
Mrs. King state d t h a t she did not un derstand what Rev. C la rk was tr y i n g to say.
Rev. C lark state d t hat th e Neighb orhood Cou ncil has a r ig h t t o bid on any proposal
tha t is prese nted.
Mr. MonPere s ta t ed th a t 0E0 s tated th a t th e deleg ate agency ad m ini s t erin g the community
or gan iz ati on , cannot a dm in iste r an othe r program and th a t i t would p resent a pr oblem
to have two CAP A gen c ies, which would be the case.
Mrs. King state d t h at she und erstood Mr. MonPere saying th a t the Join t Neighborhood
C oun c il Group c annot ad minis t er ano ther program.
Chairman Wilson advised tha t Mr. MonPere is saying i t would no t be ad v isable f o r t he
Neighborhood Counci Is to become a no th er CAP.
Mark K lien sta ted th a t the Neighborhood Councils i s ta l kin g a bout th e w ell paid
s ala rie s of some Exe c utives and t h a t they need to r aise the a l lo ca ti o ns o f the
programs t o a t le as t the previo us fun di ng le vel.
Mrs. K ing state d t hat wit h the Sev enty Thousand D ollar gui del in e fo r t he Neighborhood
C ounc ils , some o t th e s ta f f must be c u t , y e t the adm in is t ra tio n won’ t give us a
q u arte r.
M rs. King said the Councils a lso want the money back EOB owes us.
Rev. Clark sta te d t h a t he fe e ls th a t the d elega te agency runs the p rogram , and th is
Board is t he Co n tracto r .
Mr. Neal q uesti one d th e ad m in i s tra t iv e po rti on of t he bud get and asked i f some of
th e 71 Thousand D o lla r s is funded throug h the Department of Labor?
Mr. Hoggard sta t ed th a t 0E0 has noth ing to do w i th th e Department o f Labor.
Mr. C o ttre ll moved t h a t We go by the Agenda. Seconded by Rev. Benn ett.
I . WORK PROGRAMS
a. C entra l A dm ini s t ra t io n:
Mr. C o ttr e ll s tated th a t th ere a re two bud gets; a proposed and an a lte rnative .
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He asked i f the a lte rn a te was the one the Board's interested in , is i t proposed by
the guidelines? He noted th a t i f so, the Executive D ire c to r's salary is only
$3,865.
Mr. C o ttre ll asked i f the Finance O ffic e r and the Deputy D ire cto rs p o s itio n s would
be funded from the CEP budget?
Mr. Neal said th a t he notices th a t the EOB Deputy D ire c to r is proposed fo r $500
higher than the CEP Deputy and he only is concerned w ith $700,000, and the CEP
Deputy D ire cto r has a Two Mi 11 ion D o lla r program and is proposed fo r only $12,217.
Mr. Neal said he would lik e to know why there is the d iffe re n c e in the two p o s itio n s .
Mr. Hoggard advised th a t these sa la rie s are set up by the Personnel Committee, w ith
a lim ita tio n th a t is set by 0E0.
He explained the salary amounts indicated in the budget takes in to consideration
step increases during the year, th e re fo re the budget amount is not the exact salary
the employee w ill be paid a ll year.
Mr. Neal asked i f the A d m in istra tive A ssista n t had been r a t if ie s yet by the Board?
Mr. Hoggard stated yes, she had been.
Mrs. King asked Mr. Hoggard i f he was the only one being paid from CEP.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t as of September 24, 80 percent o f the Executive D ire c to r's and
Finance O ffic e r 's and the Senior Accountant s a la rie s w ill be paid from CEP monies.
Mrs. King asked i f the EOB was paying 40 per pent and Department o f Labor paying 60
per cent fo r the Account C lerk and the Accountants II and I I I . She noted the p o in t
th a t she was try in g to get to was whether o r not the EOB had any excess salary funds.
Mr. Hoggard advised th a t EOB d id n 't have any excess funds.
Mr. C o ttre ll advised th a t the Central A d m inistra tion s ta ff is being paid by 0E0 and
th a t a ll personnel is being paid by Board approval.
Rev. Bennett moved th a t the Board accept the Central A d m inistra tion proposal.
Seconded by Mr. Stobie.
Mr. A lle n Sanders stated th a t he would lik e to know who the p o lic y makers o f the
Board are?
Mr. Stobie stated th a t i t is his understanding th a t a set amount of money is delegated
to the Board and you must meet the g u id e lin e budget.
Mrs. Lubertha Johnson stated th a t a budget fo r O peration Independence, Head S ta rt
was prepared fo r the Board; however, th is proposal was not accepted a t the tim e.
She said Operation Independence w ill be operating the program according to the guidelin
e s ; and she has been informed from 0E0 th a t Operation Independence w ill be required
to operate as la s t year.
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Rev. B enn et t moved t hat th e budg et f o r Operatio n Independence be approved as pre s ente d.
Seconded by Mr. C o ttr e l l. Mo ti on c a r ri e d.
Chairman Wilson asked if the r e were any more qu estio ns on t he Neighborhood Cou ncil
budg et .
Mr. Bu nker moved t h at the Board accept t he pro posal fo r the Neighborhood Council
Program. Seconded by Mrs. Kin g.
Mr. Bunker asked i f t he bud get can be amended.
Mr. C o t t re ll sta te d th a t in th i s p a rtic u la r case th ere i s o nl y one budg et.
Mr. Hoggard ad v ised th a t th is is the bu dget th a t was s ubmitted by the Ne ighborho od
Cou ncil w ith a note s t atin g the Proposed Budget o f $ 105,455 s ubm it te d by th e
d ele ga te agency w ill be forw arded to CEO; however, th e CAA w i ll be req uired t o submit
an a l t er n a t iv e b udget w i t hin the announced g u id e li ne f o r t h is pr o je ct.
The p reviou s motion was c a r ri ed.
d. Henderson Day Care
Fa th er F r a n z i n e ll i moved tha t th e Board accep t t he Henderson Day Care Pr oje c t as
prese nted . Seconded by V i c to r H all.
Mr. C o t t r e l l asked if t h i s is pa rt of the fun ding t h a t was shown in the Two Hundred
T hirty- Nin e Thousand f o r Op erati on Independence. He was ad vised th a t i t was n ot.
The pre vio us m ot ion was ca rr ie d .
e. Community He al th Se rv ice s and Family Pla nning
Rev. Bennett moved th a t the Board accept the Community H ea lt h S ervic es and Family
Pla nning b udge t. Seconded by Mr. Dondero. On th e vote, motio n c a r ri e d.
M rs. King asked who would ru n the program , and was t h is two d iffe r e n t program accou nts .
Mr. Hoggard a dvise d they were two s epa r at e program a c c ou nt s .
f . Emergency Food and Medic al Program
Rev. Be nnet t moved t hat th e Board accep t th e Emergency Food and Medical Program.
Seconded by V i c to r H all.
Mrs. King asked who would be the do ct ors fo r t he program.
On the v ote t o accept t he Emergency Food and M edical Pr ogram, the m otion was c ar ri ed .
g. Legal A id P roj ec t
Mr. Stob ie moved t h a t the Board acce pt the Legal Aid Pro po s al. Seconded by Fa th er
Franzi n e lI i .
Mr. C o t t re ll asked i f the s ala ri es in th is program were tho s e a pproved by th e
P ersonne l Committee.
Mr. Hoggard sta t ed th a t the s e a r e th e s a la rie s th a t Legal Aid pu t in . On th e v ote
to acce pt the Legal Aid p ropos al, th e motion was c a r ri ed.
h. Youth Program
Father F ra n z in e lli moved th a t the Board accept the Youth Program proposal. Seconded
by George Stobie.
Mrs. King asked i f the Youth Program would keep th e ir money or would i t be taken
away lik e Neighborhood Council? On the vote to accept the Youth Program, motion
ca rrie d .
i. West Las Vegas Economic Development Planning P ro je ct.
Rev. Bennett moved th a t the Board accept the West Las Vegas Economic Development
Planning P ro je c t. Seconded by Father F ra n z in e lli. Motion ca rrie d .
Mrs. Lubertha Johnson asked i f there was any r e a lity in the funding of the program
as requested.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t i t is in the a p p lic a tio n fo r g rant, but there is nothing
d e fin ite a t t h is present tim e.
2. Acceptance o f Moapa M igrant Grant fo r 1970.
Mr. Dondero moved th a t the Board accept the Moapa M igrant Grant fo r 1970, as recommended
by the Executive Committee. Seconded by Rev. Bennett and passed.
3. Tutoring Proposal from National A ssociation o f College Women.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t the National Association of College Women submitted a program
proposal th a t w ill involve tu to rin g 250 to 500 c h ild re n from kindergarden to the
12th grade. They have submitted an o u tlin e d budget a t a to ta l of $8,516. He noted
e ffo r ts could be made to obtain funding from another source. I t is not a v a ila b le
under 0E0 guid e lin e s as the only v e rs a tile funds are already allo ca te d to fund
Central A d m inistra tion and Neighborhood Council.
Mr. McDaniel stated th a t the Neighborhood Council is no longer under the CAA, and
the program is not doing what i t is supposed to be doing.
Mr. Hoggard advised th a t no reports have been received from the Service Workers. There
are no other reports except the evaluation re p o rt from Social Dynamics.
Mr. McDaniel asked i f the evaluation w ill be used fo r an in vestigation?
Mr. Hoggard stated yes the evaluation w ill be used.
4. Response from Regional O ffic e request fo r supplemental funds fo r Neighborhood
Counci I P ro je c t.
The fo llo w in g le tt e r was read to members as an in form ational item.
’’October I, 1969
Mr. J. David Hoggard, Executive D ire c to r
Economic O pportunity Board
o f C lark County
900 West Owens Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89105
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Dear Mr. Hoggard:
T h i s is in respo n s e to yo u r l e t te r o f September 19, 1969 r e q u e s t ing $ 4, 7 80 i n
sup p lem en tal fun d s from the Re gion a l O ffi c e fo r the J o in t N e ighbo rh o o d C ou nci ls
C om m ittee.
Th e r e a re no su p ple me n ta l fun ds a v a i la b le a t t h is ti m e and th ere i s v ir t u a lly no
p o s s i b i li t y o f such fun d s b efor e th e end o f th e p ro g ra m y e a r , Dece mber 3 1, 1969.
If th e re i s any f u r t h e r in f or m a ti on on t h is s u b j e c t , I s h a l l inform yo u .
S in c e r e ly,
s /E .K . M or r e tt o n
f o r
TOM MON PERE
Fie ld R ep r ese ntativ e
Commun ity A c tion Progra m'
5 , Req u e s t f o r EOB r ep re s e n ta tio n fro m S t . Marks G rand Lod ge.
M r . Hoggard s ta t e d th a t a l e tte r h as been r e c e i v e d re g a r d !ng a re pr e se n t a tiv e f r o m -
S t. Ma rks. Grand L od g e .
The f o l lo w i n g le t t e r was r ead :
‘ Septem b e r 28, 1969
Mr. Thomas W ils o n
Chairman Econom ic O p po rtun ity Board
C l a rk Co u n ty
D e a r Mr. W il s on:
The Most W o rs hipful S t. Marks Gr a nd Lodge o f Nevada re q ue s t s membershi p on the E.O. B.
We are in t e re ste d in making a c o n t ri b u ti o n to ou r community by h el p i n g to s o lve
probl e m s o f po v erty and promo tin g a ll program s de sig ned t o im prov e the l o t o f the
d i sadva n ta g e d.
Our G r a nd M a st e r Georg e O s ley, J r . w il l re pre s e n t ou r o r g a n i z a ti o n . He i s p re s e n tl y
in t h e la b o r move ment, whom we fe e l can h e lp in some ways . I ! m e n cl o si n g a copy
o f o u r by-law s and me mbership.
F r a te r n a l ly su bm it te d ,
s/Ro be rt L. Wa lk er
Grand Sect.
V . REPORT FROM DELEGATE AGENCIES AND/OR ADVISORY BOARDS
THERE WERE NO REPORTS
V I. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
M r . Hoggard s ta t e d th a t a l e t t e r has been r e c e iv ed from F a th e r Sh a ll o w (Each Board
memb er re c ei v e d one) r e g a rd ing l e ga l a c t io n to be take n by Nev ada C a t h o li c W elfa r e
co n c ern ing th e ca n c e lle d c o n t r a c t on F am i ly C o un s e lin g .
M r . Hoggard a d v ise d th a t he had ta lk e d to M r . V en tu r a and w o u ld li k e t o know fro m
th e Board wh a t s h o ul d be d o n e .
M r . C o t t r e lI mov ed t h a t th e Board r e q u e s t M r. V e n t u ra t o ta k e t h e c a s e . Sec o nded
by V i c t o r H a l l. M o tio n c a r r i e d .
M r . Hoggard s t a t e d t h a t Nev ada C a t h o li c W e lf a re h a s req u e s t e d p a y m ent th r o u g h May 3 1 ,
M r . L aws on a sked how many m onth’ s p a ym e n t i s ow ed?
M r . Hoggard s t a te d p a ym e n t is owe d o n ly f o r M ay.
M r. L aws on moved t h a t Neva da C a t h o l ic W e lf a re be p a id f o r o n ly t h rou g h M ay 31.
Sec o nded b y M r. C o t tr e l l.
M r. Hoggard r e ad t h e f o l low in g re p o r t .
CEP PROGRESS REPORT
DURING THE LAST MONTH, THE CEP STAFF HAS BEEN DEEPLY INVOLVED IN THE REFUNDING
PROCESS FOR FISC AL YE AR - 1970 CEP PROGRAM.
TH IS HAS ENTAILE D HOURS BEYOND THE NORMAL WORKING DAY INCLUDIN G SATURDAYS AND
SUNDAYS.
DURING TH IS PE RIOD , THE MANPOWER ADMINISTRATO R’ S REPR ESEN TAT IVE, CHARLES MARTIN
AND MAP PERSONNEL, D IRECTED BY RODNEY SMITH, HAVE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY A VAIL ABLE FOR
ADVIC E AND CONSULTATION IN ADD ITI ON TO REFINING EOB-CEP STAFF SUGGESTIONS.
SEVERAL CONFERENCES HAVE BEEN HELD WITH BOTH OF THE PROPOSED SUB-CONTRACTORS
EXPECTED TO CARRY OUT THE MAJOR PORTIONS OF THE PROGRAM DURING THE NEXT YEAR.
MR. WEBB MANGUM HAS BEEN APP OINTED COORDINATOR FOR NEW CAREERS AND HE AND H IS STAFF
ARE DILIG EN TL Y ATTEMPTING TO DEVELOP THE ADDITIO NA L SPOTS REQUESTED IN THE NEW
PROPOSAL.
STA T IS T ICAL REPORT
Numbe r o f A c t iv e E n ro lle e as o f 1 0 / 2 7 / 6 9------------------- 2 67
Numbe r o f E n r o ll e e si n ce 11 /4 /6 8 ---------------------------------- 1641
Numbe r o f P la ce m e n ts-------------------------------------------------------------7 2 0
Numbe r o f J obs De ve lo p ed--------------------------------------------------- 1170
Numbe r o f T e rm i n a t io n s ----------------------------------------------------- 1373
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Number o f Com ponents
A pp lic a nt H oldi n g---------- - ----- 44
New Ca r eers----------------------------------------- 22
O rie n ta ti o n ----------------------------------------- 28
O rie n ta t io n H ol d in g---------------------------49
CEP-NYC--------------------------- 29
OJT--------------------------------------------------- 10
MDTA H o ld in g ---------------------------------- 13
Ma inst r e am H o ld in g ----------------------- 2
A cti v e Ma instream ------------------------- 31
MDTA a c t iv e ---------------------------------- 36
CEP-NYC Ho ld ing ---------------------------- 3
Te rm i n atio n Breakdo wn
Tr a n s fe rre d t o o t h e programs-------------------------------- 86
Moved f ro m Are a -------------------------------------------------------- 76
N o t in te r e s t e d ----------------------------------------------------------7
Fa lse In f orm atio n ------------------------------------------------------ 3
E n te r e d Armed Fo r ce s ----------------------------------------- - — 9
P reg n a cy ---------------------------------------------------------------------25
H ea lt h reasons o th e r t h a t Preg n ancy ----------------- 26
In s ti t u t io n a li z e d -------------------------------------------------- 13
R e turn e d to f u ll ti m e s c ho ol ------------------------------ 18
O th er Mi s c . r e ason s , ( r e t' d to W e lfar e )-------- 28
Found own jo b s------------------------------------------------------ 108
I t was n ote d th a t some a cti o n i s r eq ui r ed on th e L ette r o f U nd erstand ing .
M r. C o ttr e ll moved th a t the Board a c c ep t th e L e tte r o f U nd e rs t a nd ing . Seco nded by
M r. Lawson . M otio n c a r r i e d .
The re be ing no fu r t h e r b u s in e s s to come b efo r e th e Boa r d , th e mee ti n g was a dj o urn ed .
R es pe ctfu lly su bm itted
4 DAV ID HOGGARD
k e c u ti v e D ir e c t o r
JDH :mf
ECONOMI C OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
MEMORANDUM
N o vem ber 13, 1969
TO : E x e c u t iv e Com m it tee M e m bers
FROM: Th omas W. W i ls o n , S r . , C h a irman
RE : CHANGE OF DATE FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
S ince t h e l a s t Wednes days in N ov em b e r and Dece mber a re p a r t
o f H o li d a y w e e k e n d s, i t is sug g e s t e d th a t m e e t in gs f o r t h ose
m o n ths be resch e d u le d .
The E x e c u ti v e C o mm itte e w il l m e e t M o n d a y, November 2 4 , 19 6 9 ,
a t 3 :3 0 p .m . in t h e E . O . B . co n f e ren c e ro o m .
I t i s t e n t a t iv e l y s u g g ^ F e t l1 " t u 1 th e N o vember B o a r d m ee tin g
and h o l d a m e e t ing og i Decem b er l 7 t M t h a t w o u ld c o ve r fo r
Nov e m b e r a nd D e cem b e r:— I Iu t o v c i , "TTna I d e t e rm in a t io n w il l be
made by th e memb ers o f t h e E x e c u ti v e C o m m i tt e e .
f a c t o r
J I ^ > ^ * 0 / c T
w (c u o a j /o u t

MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Novem ber 24, 1969
P re s id in g : Thomas W i lson , C h a ir man
P r e s en t : Rev. M arion Be nne tt
Ha rvey D o ndero
Thelma Hearon
C h ar lo t t e H i ll
S t a f f P re s ent: J. D a v id Hoggard
S y lv ia Stap le s
L u c iIl e P en d leton
A b s e nt : Woodrow W i lson
Don McKamy
Donald Clark
Thomas H ickey
The mee ti n g was c a ll e d t o o rd er by Thomas W ilso n, Chai rman, a t 4 :20 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
T h e r e b e ing no c o r re c ti o n s, a d d it io n s o r d e l e tio n s , i t was moved
by Harv ey Donde ro , seconded by Rev. Be nn e t t t h a t th e M inutes o f t h e
Exe c utive M eeting o f O c to b er 27 , 1969, be a pprove d . Mo ti o n c a rrie d
u n ani mo u s ly.
STATUS OF CEP:
J . D avid Ho g g a rd re po rt e d t h a t a t el e gra m had been r ece ive d exte
nd in g th e program t o December 31, 1969.
STATUS OF 0E0 FUNDED PROGRAMS:
J. D a v id Hoggard re p or te d t h a t Regional O f f ic e had re que s te d him
and S y lv ia Sta p le s to be i n San F r an c isco , Wednesda y, N o vember 19,
to d iscu s s p ro g r am s. N e ighbo rh o od C o u nci ls and Youth Program s w e re
the t w o program s which w ill r e q u ire ma jor re w r iti n g . O the r program s
w ould need m in or change s. M r . Fra ncis Edwards (Nei g hborh o od C o u nci ls
P r o j ec t D ir ec t o r ) and M r s. D o rothy Kin g (Chairm an o f th e N e ighb o r h ood
C o u nc ils A dv is ory B oard) se nt l e t t e r s s t a t in g th a t th e p r o gra m w i l l
need t o be r e w r itte n . I f th i s r e d r a ft is n ot su bm it te d by th e de le g
ate agenc y t h e CAA w il l be r e q ui r ed to su b m it a Community O rg an iza t ion
Executive Committee Minutes (continued)
November 24, 1969
P ro je c t. Neighborhood Counci Is have been advised th a t EOB s ta ff
w ill be a va ila b le to a s s is t them in re w ritin g , and i t w ill be expected
th a t Neighborhood Councils w ill submit a re w ritte n d ra ft
by December 5, 1969. 0E0 Regional s t a ff indicated th a t the Cent
r a l A dm inistra tion Work Program w ill be approved as submitted.
Legal Aid is also expected to be approved as submitted.
There is no inform ation a t th is time on Head S ta rt Programs since
they e~e now under the O ffic e o f C hild Development a t HEW.
The Youth program needs re visio n to the extent th a t i t w i ll require
more d e ta il as to the mechanism o f the lia is o n work w ith the schools
and how the Counci I w ill act as a forum.
Family Planning and Community Health program d escrip tions w ill be
acceptable w ith minor amendments. Mr. Hoggard reported th a t Regional
O ffic e indicated th a t i t seems very u n lik e ly th a t funding
w ill be a v a ila b le fo r Economic Development.
NEVADA CATHOLIC WELFARE:
J. David Hoggard reported th a t he had been in stru cte d to have the
Legal Aid attorney w rite to the agency suggesting th a t monies would
be due under the con tra ct through May and June although the C a tho lic
Welfare had requested payment fo r May, June and J u ly . An answer has
be e n received th a t the agency is w illin g to accept the to ta l sum
o ffe re d on t h is co n tra c t. A cond ition was th a t Nevada C a tho lic Welfa
re ’ s books be reviewed; however, the Finance O ffic e r was not perm
itted access to the books.
CEP ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
J. David Hoggard reported th a t response has been poor from members
in v ite d to p a rtic ip a te on the CEP Advisory Committee. He suggested
th a t a committee be appointed from the E.O.B. members, possibly fiv e
or seven persons, who have a p a rtic u la r knowledge and background o f
CEP. Mr. Hoggard f e l t th a t t h is would be acceptable to the Department
o f Labor. Mr. Dondero suggested th a t some o f the board members
f e l t th a t the purpose o f g e ttin g persons on the CEP Advisory Committee
was to involve those who can generate jo bs. He questioned whether
th is was re a lly the fu n ctio n o f the Committee o r whether i t was more
to o ffe r assistance and guidance in the operation of the program.
Rev. Bennett suggested u t iliz in g those who had expressed an in te re s t
to serve on the Committee, even though the number was sm aller than
the o rig in a l committee. He fu rth e r moved th a t a recommendation be
made to the E.O.B. members th a t persons who have in dicated a w i l l ingness
to serve on the Committee be appointed, and, i f necessary,
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November 24, 1969
a d d ition a l members from th e E.O.B. be app oi nted t o serve with these
person s . Motion seconded by Mrs. Hearon and ca rr ie d unanim ously.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
J. David Hoggard reque s ted an endorsement o f th e Career Development
Plan fo r the E.O.B. s ta f f and i t s de leg ate agencies. He ad v ised
th a t th ere is an emphasis at th e Na tion al lev el fo r a l l the s t a ff
p eople who have become invo lve d in the a nti-p o v e rty program to be
provide d th e op p ortu n ity t o fu rther t h e ir ed uca tion and job o p por tun i tie s.
They w ould th en be prep ared to co ntin ue employment a t the same leve l
should t he po verty programs go out o f e xis ten c e. He noted tha t t h is
would be p ar t of the o v e ra ll C en tra l A dm in is tr ati on program package.
The Career De velopment Plan would invo lve some type of sche du ling
fo r e du c atio na l advancement f o r employees pr esen tly in t he program.
Mrs. H i ll moved th a t a recommendation be made t o the Board th a t a
Career Development Plan be endorsed fo r t he s t a ff o f E.O.B. and
it s de legate ag encies. Seconded by Rev. Be nnett. Motion c ar ried
un animously.
SCHEDULING OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING:
Mr. Dondero moved that a Combined November/December meeting be held
on December 17, 1969, seconded by Rev. Benne tt. Motion carr ie d
unani mo us ly .
OTHER ITEMS:
J. David Hoggard advise d th ose present t h at a memo has been w ri t t en
to the P r o je ct Co ord inator of Neighborhood Co un c ils , with a carbon
copy to th e Chairman of the dele gate agency bo ard, reminding them
t hat if money c on tinu es to be spe nt a t the p rese nt rate th ere w i ll
no t be adequate fund s to ca rry the program thro ugh December 31, 1969.
There w il l be sh ortage o f a pproxim ately $4,500. Mr. Hoggard advis ed
th a t t he program s ta ff has moved to ano t her buildin g . They have been
advanced $1,800 and Mr. Hoggard s t ate d he has ad v ised them th a t no
fur t h e r funds w i ll be relea s ed u n til i t is known how the a n ticip ate d
shortage o f funds w i l l be handle d. 0E0 has in dica t ed there w i ll be
no supplem ental funds a v a ila ble fo r 1969 program s. Mr. Hoggard noted
he was passing t h i s on fo r in f orm ation to the Board members. I t w i l l
be the r e s p o n s ib ility o f the J oin t Neighborhood Cou nci ls A dvi s ory
Committee to determin e how th e fund in g s i t u a t io n w i l l be handled.
Rev. Be nne tt asked if i t was customary t o make the type o f advance
tha t was made. Mr. Hoggard re po rted t h a t i t was a reason able request
acco r ding t o t h e ir op e r ati on . There was a d iscussion o f the expenses
which w il l be inv olv ed in the upkeep o f the bu ild in g th e Counci I J s
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November 24, 1969
now occupying. Mr. Dondero suggested g iv in g the Executive Di re c to r
the Committee's support fo r whatever e f fo r t he made which was
necessary to keep the p ro je c t from running in the red by the end
o f the year.
Mr. Hoggard stated th a t the WCATI tra in e r fo r Nevada had telephoned
asking what the board plans were f o r tra in in g . Mr. Hoggard noted
th a t the board should possibly consider holding Board Training
sessions. He asked i f members wished to make any recommendations.
Rev. Bennett suggested the Executive D ire c to r make a recommendation
regarding tra in in g a t the next Board meeting. He fu rth e r suggested
the tra in in g be included as p a rt o f the regular agenda o f the board
meet!ng.
There was a b r ie f discussion regarding several o f the tra in in g programs
being conducted fo r the Concentrated Employment Program e n ro lle e s.
R espectfully submitted.
f i. DAVID HOGGARD J
Executive D ire cto r
ERPCHTTVE royNrr TTEF REPORT
November 24, ln 6°
The Executive Committee met on November 34,l*»4n an^f makes the following
recommendations:
1. The Executive Committee recommends that nersons who
have expressed a willingness to serve on the CFP Advisory
Committee be appointed, and if necessary, additional
members from the EOB he appointed to serve
with them.
2. The Executive Committee recommends that the Board adopt
a Career development Plan for the Staff of EOB and all
Relegate Agencies.
3. The Executive Committee recommends that the Executive
Director make a recommendation regarding Board Tr a ining
at the next meeting and that Board Training be included
as a regular part of tbe Agenda.
4. The Executive Committee recommends that a combined
November/December meeting be held on de c ember 17, lc 49.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas W. Gilson, Sr., Chairman
Rev. M arion n . Bennett
Harvey Rondero
Thelma Hearon
Charlotte Hill
Woodrow Wilson-absent
Don McFamy-absent
Ronald Clark -absent
Thomas Hickey -absent
ECO N OM IC O P P OR TU NITY BOARD OF C LARK CO U NTY
93 2 WEST OWENS
N o vem ber 2 5 , 1 9 69
TO : MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
FROM: M r. Th o m as W il s o n , S r ., C h a irm a n
R E : N OTIC E OF M E ET ING
AT I T ’ S M EET ING ON NOVEMBER 2 4 , 19 6 9 , THE E X ECU T IVE C OM MITTEE
AGREED TO HO LD A CO MBINED NOVEMBER AND DECEM BER M EETIN G ON
DECEMBER 1 7 , 1 9 6 9 .
T H E USUAL BOARD M A IL IN G W ILL BE FORWARDED TO YOU PR IO R TO THAT
DATE.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD
D ecem ber 1 1 , 1969
T o - Members o f th e B oard
From : Thomas W. W ils o n , S r . , o h airm a n
R e: N o tic e o f M ee tin g
The com bined m e e tin g f o r th e m onths o f November and Decem ber
h a s b ee n s c h e d u le d f o r :
W ednesday, D ecem ber 1 7 , 1969
onq W est Owens (CEP C e n te r )
8 :0 0 p . m.
A G E N D A
1 . R e s i g n a t i o n o f B oard Members
2 . S e a tin g o f New B oard Members
a . M rs. F a n n ie Owens—W e lfa re R ig h ts O r g a n i z a t i o n
b . R ev. D onald C la r k — N evada F u tu r e s
3. A p p ro v al o f M i n u t e s —M ee tin g h e ld O c to b e r 2 ° , 1969 ( e n c lo s e d )
4 . A p p ro v a l o f F i n a n c i a l S ta te m e n ts f o r O c to b e r/N o v e m b e r, 1969 ( e n c lo s e d )
5 . E x e c u tiv e C om m ittee R e p o rt (e n c lo s e d )
6 . R e p o rts from D e le g a te A g e n c ie s a n d / o r A d v is o ry B o ard s
a . O p e r a tio n In d e p e n d e n c e
b . J o i n t N e ig h b o rh o o d C o u n c il A d v is o ry C om m ittee
c . L e g a l Aid S o c i e t y
d . EOB Y outh A d v iso ry C om m ittee
e . C la rk C ounty S c h o o l D i s t r i c t
7 . R e a u e s t from Bobby D a b lin g , L . V. Sun R e p o r t e r , t o r e c e i v e i n f o r m
a tio n m a ile d t o t h e B oard p r i o r t o t h e B oard m e e tin g .
8 . A d m i n i s t r a t i o n R e p o rt
9 . O th e r
( B oard ’M embership R o s te r e n c lo se d f o r i n f o r m a ti o n a l p u r p o s e s . )
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
Dec e m b e r 16, 196 9
Fi n a nce C o m m itt e e R e p o rt
Th e fo l lo w in g memb ers o f t h e F ina n c e Com m itte e m e t on Dec e m b e r 16,
19 6 9 , a t 3 :0 0 p.m. a t th e EOB Co n fe r e n c e Ro om:
Rev . M ari o n B e n n e tt , Chairm an
John Wawern a
T ed Lawson
F in a n c ia l s t a t e m e n ts fo r t h e month s o f O c to b e r and Nove mber, 1969,
w e r e t h o r o u g h ly re v ie w e d. T h e r e b e in g no d i s c r e p a n c ie s , th e Fin a n c e
C o m m itt e e recomm ends th a t fin a n c i a l statem e n ts f o r O c t o b e r a nd
N ov e m be r , 1969 , be a p prove d .
R e s p e c t fu ll y s ub m i tted ,
R ev. 'l a ri o n B e n ne t t, C h a irman
J ohn Waw ern a
Te d Lawso n
Th omas H i c ke y
Thelm a H e a r o n