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

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
January 14, 1969
TO: Members of The Executive Committee
FROM: LEE E. WALKER
CHAIRMAN
RE: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
This is to notify you that the next regular meeting of the Execut i ve Comm i ttee wrH - behe I d:
-MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1969
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( EOB CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 25, 1968 (Enclosed)
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
STATUS OF 1969 PROGRAM REFUNDING
CEP REPORT
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD Oc CLARK COUNTY
January 20, 1969 EOB Conference Room
3:30 P.M. 932 West Owens, Las Vegas, Nev.
PRESENT: Thomas Wilson (FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN), Bob McPherson, James Ryan, Harvey Dondero, Dorothy King, Charlotte Hill
Staff: David Hoggard, Sylvia Staples
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 25, 1968: Mrs. Hill noted there had been an omission in the minutes in that members had discussed the possibility of paying expenses of persons from delegate agencies who could not afford to pay to attend the proposed EOB-United Fund Conference Retreat.
Mr. Hoggard advised that payment of expenses would be allowable for EOB Board Members who are representatives of the poor; however, delegate agencies would make their own determinations.
With the addition made by Mrs. Hill, it was moved by Mr. Dondero, seconded by Mrs. King that the minutes be approved. "’otion carried.
REPORT OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: The report of the Committee was read. It was as foI lows:
PART A Based on the Executive Director’s recommendation, the Committee recommends the Board's acceptance that Eguitable Life Assurance Society be the company selected to provide a Group Retirement Plan for employees of the Board and its delegate orograms. Reasons for selection of the Equitable Plan include: (1) immediate vestment rights; 2) no charge for setting up the Plan; 3) the Company's experiences nationwide and other local employers who have selected Equitable; 4) no charge for administration. This means a 67, contribution on the part of the employer of which Regional GEO has verbally indicated approval. This has been included in the current budget.
Based on the recommendation of the Executive Di rector, the Committee recommends that the salary schedule and placement of positions therein remain as previously established with the exception of the following: the position of. Day Care Di rector for Operation Independence be changed from Salary Pan^e 31 to Salary Range .35: that the position of Summer Program Coordinator be changed from Salary Range 18 to Salary Range 20. Further that in accordance with a Memorandum of Agreement from 0E0 Field Representative, Mr. Carlton Dias, recommended salary increases for the following positions: the position of Executive Director be changed from Salary Range 38 to Salary Ranae 42; the position of Deputy Director be changed from Salary Range 32 to Salary Range 36- the position of Administrative Assistant be moved from Salary Range 25 to Salary Range 28. These changes are to be effective January 1, 1969.
Based on the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Committee recommends the following placement of new job positions which are primarily CEP positions in the contracts with Operation Independence. (These are in line with the placement of other positions within the
salary structure.)
Supervisor, Job Development, Placement
Referral and Follow-Up
Range 19
Coordinator, Outreach A Counseling
Range 28
Employment Coach
Pange 16
Supervisor, Other Services
Range 19
Supervisor, Recruitment
Range 19
Coordinator, Orientation
Range 28
Group Leader
Range 26
Secretary-Bookkeeper
Range 16
CEP Day Care Supervisor
Range 28
CEP Day Care Supervisor Assistant
Range 27
CEP Cook
Range 15
PART B The Committee recommends that personnel policies be amended to allow the Director to determine the salary step within the range established during personnel recruitment, personnel promotion or at time of regular evaluation of employees."
The Executive Director commented that the new positions in ranges were in line with other positions within the salary schedule and are positions in which persons have already been employed in the range stated.
Following brief discussion, Mrs. Hill moved that Part I of the Personnel Committee Report be accepted. Seconded by Hrs. King, motion carried. There was further discussion of Part II of the Personnel Committee Report. Hr. Dondero then moved that the Executive Committee recommend that the Board reject Part I I of the Personnel Committee Report. Seconded by Mrs. Hill, motion carried.
STATUS OF 1969 PROGRAM REFUNDING: Mr. Hoggard reported that grant approval had been received for refunding of the Migrant Program in the amount of approximately $100,000. He advised that on the refunding of Title I I —B programs which include Central Administration, Legal A id,-Neighborhood Councils, and Head Start (both Summer and Full Year), Regional 0E0 has verbally advised that the refunding requests are being approved essentially as submitted. He further advised that the programs are presently operating on a grant action from Regional 0E0 authorizing extension by permitting use of program funds from 1968.
Board Members discussed the possibility of refunding the Henderson Day Care Center. Mr. Hoggard exolained that the temporary funding this program had received would terminate the middle of March.
Mr. Dondero noted that the mothers of the children who are enrolled in the Center have probably obtained employment or are in the process of training to prepare them for employment. He questioned what would happen to these families when the Day Care Center ceases operation. Mr. Hoggard advised that the family situation would probably return to the same conditions which existed previous to the Day Care Center, and in some cases private baby-sitting might be utilized.
Mr. Hoggard reported that 1r. Melvin Marshall, the Project Director of the Migrant Project, is resigning and a special condition advises that if a vacancy occurs the new person selected must be bi-lingual and the position must be widely advertised.
Mr. Hoggard additionally reported that there will be a vacancy in the positions of NYC Project Director and CEP Deputy Director.
CEP REPORT: Mr. Hoggard advised that the CEP Advisory Committee meets January 22. A meeting of this Committee was also held two weeks ago which was the first since September or October of 1968. He noted there has been a prob Iem getting Neighborhood Council representatives to attend. He said that several subcommittees were appointed at the last Advisory Committee meeting.
Mr. Hogaard reported that in the program itself intake has been cut back because of not having jobs available for those enrollees completing orientation. He said that as of last week 275 persons had been processed through intake enrollment of CEP. He noted that the Job Development section of CEP had established 27 jobs outside of NYC, Operation Mainstream, and 1DTA. '1r. Hoggard discussed training, adult basic education, GED and Job Development. He advised Executive Committee members about a proposal from the Westinghouse Corporation to train persons.
Mr. McPherson questioned what portion of CEP funding was specifically to pay enrollees while training on the job. The Executive Director advised that it is approximately 507 of the total program..
In answer to a question about unused funds being returned to the Dept, of Labor, Mr. Hoggard stated that if the money cannot be justified for spending and if CEP is not refunded, the money could not be used.
Mr. Wilson asked about the contract with Employment Service as prime deliverer of services for CEP and how well the agreements of this contract were being carried out.
Mr. Hoggard advised that this portion of CEP is doing as well as can be expected considering staff problems, and red tape involved in the necessary coordination with the Carson City offices of Employment Security.
OTHER ITEMS: Mr. Hoggard reported to members that the EOB is involved in an Area Planning Committee, a statewise organization whose formation was a requirement of 0E0. He said that originally it was requested that the Executive Director and the Chairman of the CAA be members of this Committee. Chairman Walker had designated the Vice Chairman to attend these meetings. Mr. Hoggard stated that at the last Area Planning Committee meeting it was determined that CAAs would now have to form, in addition to the Planning Committee a 3-man committee from each CAA to serve on a State Committee for WCATI (Western Community Action Training Institute). From this statewide committee Nevada will be allocated two seats on the WCATI Board. One of these three persons is required to be a staff person; one is required to be a poor person, and one to be chosen by the Board. The fifteen-man State Board then elect the two persons
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to be on the V/CATI Board. Hr. Hoggard advised the election of the 3 persons from Clark County would take place at the next Board Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no
the meeting was adjourned.
further business to come before the Committee
Respectfully submitted
J. DAVID HOGCARD Executive Director
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
January 24, 1969
TO: Members of The Board
FROM: LEE E. WALKER
CHAIRMAN
RE: NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County has been scheduled as follows:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1969 8:00 P.M.
CEP CENTER (900 W. Owens)
AGENDA
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 1968 (Enclosed)
2.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTHS ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1968, AND DECEMBER 31, 1968 (Enclosed)
3.
REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Enclosed
4.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
A.
The Executive Committee recommends the Board’s approval of Part A of the Personnel Committee Report.
B.
The Executive Committee recommends the Board’s rejection of Part B of the Personnel Committee Report.
5.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO SELECT A PERSON OR PERSONS TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF EOB PROGRAMS (Enclosed)
6.
APPROVAL OF SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FOR 1969 (Enclosed)
7.
ELECTION OF TWO PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE WCATI (Western Community-Action Training Institute) AREA ADVISTORY COMMITTEE FOR NEVADA. (Each of the 5 CAAs in the state will have 3 members; Executive Director plus a representative of the poor and a representative selected by the CAP Board)
8.
DISCUSSION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE DELEGATE AGENCIES (Report Enclosed)
9.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY BOARD COMPOSITION
10.
MONTHLY REPORTS OF THE FOLLOWING DELEGATE BOARDS AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES CEP Advisory Committee
Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee
Operation Independence Board
Legal Aid Society Board (Written Report Enclosed)
Note: At the December 4 Board Meeting members requested they be sent a Roster of Membership of the various Delegate Boards and Advisory Committees. Rosters are enclosed for the CEP Advisory Committee; Operation Independence Board, and Legal Aid Society Board. (The Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee roster was not available for mailing.)
11.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
A.
Status of 1969 Refunding
B.
Staff Resignations
12.
OTHER ITEMS
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
January 29, 1969 8:00 PM.
CEP CENTER (900 West Owens) Las Vegas, Nevada
PRESENT: Lee E. Walker (CHAIRMAN), John Wawerna, Newton Tigner, Charles Jones, ClotiIe Parker, Angel Nieto, Ted Lawson, Emory Lockette, Don McKamy Fred French, Iris Meinhover, Oran Gragson,'Bob McPherson, Charlotte Hill, Thomas Wilson, Dorothy King, Howard palmer, Pat Fahey, Joe Neal, Leo Johnson, Thelma Heahon, Charles Shallow, Pratt Prince, Victor Hall, Donald Clark
Staff: David Hoggabd, Isaac White, Floyd Plymouth, Sylvia Staples, Opal Legardy, Dorothy Mill-ray, Maxci ne Fincher
Guests: Willie Wynn, Miriam Lewis, Irene Pfeiffer, Faye Mullen, Shirley Morton, Obera Turmon, G. Stobie, James Anderson, Fred Orr, George Weisser, Ethel Pearson, Harold Ortega, E. Coleman, J.R. Cronk, Kathryn James, Barbara Williams, Etta Hodges, Madeline Mason, Brenda Williams, Adele Hill, Doretha Harvey, Dorothy Collins, Elnora Washington, Claud Smith, Migrell Ramon, Pedro Ortiz, Alvin Allen, Primas White, Jimmy White, Fride Moten, Bobby Heckard, Bernard Pi vers, Mrs. Howard Palmer, Madge Rugg, Claudette Enus, Jean Childs, Tyrone Levi, Francis Edwards, Mrs. Edward Davis, urs. Carolyn Goodman, Rosa Lee Fields, Sarah Ray, Rosie Smith, '’ike Banovetz, Lucille Cooks, Gladys Denuartre, Phillip Edden, David Phillips, Linda Cooper, Sharon Pinckney, Linda Holmes, Charles Edward Neal, Jerry Neal, Ramon Perez, Marjorie Williams Linda Holmes, Alfreddie Jackson, David Phillips, J.C. Wash, Jr., Mary Miller, Barbara Garrett, Homer Miller, Deloris Walton, Darlene Banks, Renie Foreman, Joanne Robinson, W.E. Jamerson, Patrick Baker, ;Mchael Hardison, Ronald Hardison, Button, Rat, Snookey Banks, Luther Gravey Ronnie Williams, Louis Arney, Valerie Matsther, Donald Glover, Michael Hammon, Charles Hill, Mike Jones, C.B. Green, Lorraine Harvey, Cleveland Woods, Linda Lee, Louisia Robinson, Gwendolyn Bunch, Mary Louise Green, Larry Green, Carolyn Brewer, Jerald Shutio, Larry i I I iams, Jean Banks, Sharon Williams, Juanita Porter, Leon Cosey, Larry McCollum, Thelma Banks, Barbara James, Phyllis Lucas, Elner Bunch, Ouincy Bolden, Johnny Young, Albert Carroll, Joe Davis, Ray Dale Wilson, Alwanda McCollum Mike Bell, Jimmy Davis, Larry Wilson, Robert Mitchell
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Rev. Leo Johnson was seated as a member of the Board representing Pride of the West District Association. Also Mr. C.S. Mehring representing the Pittman-East Las Vegas Neighborhood Council was seated. Chairman Walker welcomed these two new members of the Board.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 4: Mr_'. French noted a deletion in the minutes; however, it was determined that a page was missing from his set of minutes. There being no other corrections, additions, or deletions, the Chair ruled the minutes approved as presented.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR MONTHS ENDING NOVEMBER 30 AND DECEMBER 31: ^r. French brought before the Board a question regarding payroll checks, noting that two checks in the same amount were listed as going to one person. Mr. Hoggard explained this was a check for vacation pay which is given to an employee at the time he begins his vacation provided that he is due one during that time. Mr. French then moved that the financial
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statements for the periods ending November 30 and December 31 be accepted as presented. Seconded by Rev. Tigner. On the vote, motion carried.
Hr. Wawerna suggested that a Committee review financial statements prior to the regular Board Meeting so that any questions can be discussed by the Committee rather than brought up before the full Board. Following brief discussion, ,4r. French moved that the Finance Committee be directed to review financial reports prior to the Board Meeting and that they make a recommendation to the Board prior to approval. Seconded by Mr. Wawerna, motion carried, with one naye vote.
REPORT OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: The report of the Personnel was read by the Secretary and is as fol lows:
Based on the Executive Director’s recommendation, the Committee recommends the Board’s acceptance that Equitable Life Assurance Society be the company selected to provide a Group Retirement Plan for employees of the Board and its delegate programs. Reasons for selection of the Equitable Plan include: 1) immediate vestment rights; 2) no chargp for setting up the Plan: 3) the Company’s experiences nationwide and other local employers who have selected Equitable; 4) no charge for administration. This means a 67 contribution on the part of the employer of which Regional CEO has verbally indicated approval. This has been included in the current budget.
Based on the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Committee recommends that the salary schedule and placement of positions therein remain as previously established with the exception of the following: the position of Day Care Director for Operation Independence be changed .£r^-SalarX.Banqe 31'to Salary Range 35; that the position of Summer Program Coordinator be changed from Salary Range 18 to Salary Range 20. Further that in accordance with a Memorandum of Agreement from 0E0 Field ■^Representative, Mr. Carlton Dias, recommended salary increases for the following positions: the position of Executive Director be changed from Salary Range 38 to Salary range 42; the position of Deputy Director be changed from Salary Range 32 to Salary Range 36; the position of Administrative Assistant be moved from"5&IPr'y "Rat^S 23 to""5alary Range 28. These changes are to be effective January 1, 1969.
Based on the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Committee recommends the following placement of new job positions which are primarily CEP positions in the contracts with Operation Independence. (These are in line with the placement of other positions within the salary structure.)
Supervisor, Job Development Placement
Referral and Follow-Up
Range 19
Coordinator, Outreach & Counseling
Range 28
Employment Coach
Range 16
Supervisor, Other Services.
Range 19
Supervisor, Recruitment
Range 19
Coordinator, Orientation
Range 28
Group Leader
Range 26
Secretary-Bookkeeper
Range 16
CEP Day Care Supervisor
Range 28
CEP Day Care Supervisor Assistant
Range 27
CEP Cook
Range 15
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The Committee recommends that personnel policies be amended to allow the Director to determine the salary step within the range established during personnel recruitment, personnel promotion or at time of regular evaluation of employees.
A guest in the audience, Charles Hammond, was recognized by the Chairman. He stated that he was enrolled in the Operation Mainstream component and after being paid $1.91 an hour for a period of time was now being cut back to $1.60 per hour. He questioned the ’’officials of the organization being considered for salary increases while his salary was being cut back.
Mr. Floyd Plymouth, CEP Directoh, advised that the Operation Mainstream program was originally desigrited to pay trainees $1.60 per hour; however, due to a mistake in calculation the' trainees had beerT pa Id at $1.91 per hour which is in direct violation with guidelines of the U.S. Dept, of Labor. He explained that accordingly the CEP Department as advised that the wages of the trainees would have to be dropped so that the EOB could be in compliance with the Contract. Mr. Plymouth proceeded to explain that Operation Mainstream is not designed to be a Job, but is rather a training component designed to ready persons for employment.
Mr. Hammond was again recognized and noted that he had been promised a job and that he did not feel the administration was doing what they were supposed to be doing.
There were further complaints voiced against the orogram by young people in the audience.
Following, Mr. Joe Heal moved that Paragraph ? of Part A of the Personnel Committee report be tabled for two months until some type of stiudy could be conducted to show whether these salary adjustments are necessary. Seconded by Mayor Gragson.
There was duscussion reoarding whether or not Section I I I of Part A of the Personnel Committee’s report should also be tabled oending a study. It was explained that the positions listed jn Section I I have nothing . to do with salary adjustments but are new positions in which persons have already been employed at the rate listed which is one comparable to other positions in the program.
On the vote on the motion made by Mr. Neal, motion carried.
There was further discussion regarding CEP and particularly specific situations pertaining to Operation Mainstream enrollees.
Mr. Wawerna suggested that the Board establish a committee to open communications between the community young people voicing complaints and Board “embers. He noted that in this way those persons voicing criticisms would be talking with members of the Board rather than with
Mrs. Fahey noted that at Committee was designated
the June, 1968, Board meeting the Personnel to hear grievances of this type.
An.employee of CEP, Mrs. Etta Hodges, asked what has happened to grievances already sent in. It was noted none had ever been received by the Board.
Mrs..Rome asked why people in lower salary ranges were not being considered for salary increases.
Mr. Wawerna moved that a committee be established as suggested.
Seconded by Fr. Shallow.
Mr. Lockette suggested that a member from each of the Neighborhood Councils would be more appropriate than a committee drawn from the Board to act as liaison between CEP staff and the community.
Mr. Lockette moved that the motion be amended to state that the committee will consist of one-third membership selected from the youth, one-third from the community at large and one-third from the Neighborhood Councils. Seconded by MrS King.
Following discussion regarding the feasibility of the make-up of the committee being as suggested, Mr. Lockette withdrew the amendment and Mrs. King withdrew the second.
The motion as stated by Mr. Wawerna was voted upon. It carried with one naye vote cast by '1r. Meal.
Youth in the audience voiced additional complaints that the community was not made aware of the training programs available.
Regarding establishment of the committee the youth noted that they would like to name the persons from their group whom they wish to serve.
Mr. Wilson suggested that the group caucus and select the persons they wish to serve.
Rev. Clark addressed the youth noting this was their community and asked how they were goina to go about getting the things they wanted. He asked if they are going to have Black nrI de.
One of the youth asked why young people are not thought about when programs are brought into the community.
Rev. Clark stated that in order to get the best out of what you want there must be some participation.
The youth group caucused. The Board continued with the regular agenda of the meetina.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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A. The Executive Committee recommends the Board’s approval of Part A of the Personnel Committee Report ——_______1
Mr. French moved that the Board approve the first and third paragraphs of the Personnel Committee report. Seconded by Rev. Tigner, motion Carried.
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The Executive Committee recommends the Board’s rejection of Part B of the Personnel Committee Report. —- '
Mr. French moved that the Board go on record as rejecting Item B of the Personnel Committee report. Seconded by Ur. Lockette, motion carried.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO SELECT A PERSON OR PERSONS TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF EOB PROGRAMS:
The Report of the Committee was sent to Board Members with the regular monthly mailing. It was moved by Mr. Jones that this report be accepted. Seconded by Rev. Tigner, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FOP 1969: It was moved by ^r. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Hearon that the Summer Youth Program for 1969 be approved. On the vote, motion was carried.
ELECTION OF TWO PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE WCATI AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR NEVADA: Mr. Hoggard explained that WCATI is the agency which has contracted with 0E0 to provide the training for CAPS in Nevada. The agency is required to have an Area Advisory Committee with three members from each CAA in the State. One member is to be a staff person, one to be a representative of the poor, and one a representative selected by the CAP Board.
Mrs. Clotile Parker was elected by acclamation as the member to represent the poor.
For the member to be selected by the CAP Board at large, Mrs. King, Mr. Jones, and Rev. Johnson were nominated. On the vote, Mrs. King was elected to serve as the member on the WCATI Area Advisory Committee.
The youth returned from their caucus and rejoined the meeting. They announced the following persons as their selection to serve on the Committee to work with the Board: Charles Hammond, Lee Bell, Mike Bell, Larry McCollum, Sandra Jamerson.
Chairman Walker advised these members that they would be contacted regarding a meeting time.
Rev. Clark addressed the youth. He noted that they now have their committee and if there are anymore complaints about program they should be directed to those people. He moved that at the next Board Meeting this committee be given one-half hour to air& problems. Motion seconded by Father Shallow.
RECESS:
Some of the youth noted that one-half hour was not long enough. A special meeting was discussed. The Board agreed to hold a special meeting where problems might be brought to the Board through the Committee. This meeting was set for February 12 — 8:00 P.M. at the CEP Center.
One of the youth noted that if nothing is done they would be back: that they were not playing around.
The meeting was recessed for ten minutes. However, upon returning a quorum could not be regained and the meeting had to be adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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J. DAVID HOGGARD Executi ve Di rector
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
?nnUp7 l2’ l%9 CEP Cen+er " 900 west Owens
90 P"Las Vegas, Nevada
PRESENT: Lee Walker (Chairman) John Wawerna, Leo Johnson, Don McKamy, Melvin Johnson.. Mayor Gragson., "ended Waite, Bob McPherson, Iris Meinhover, Howard Palmer, Dorothy King, Father Charles Shallow, Emory Lockette,’ Thomas Wilson, Joe Neal, James Ryan, Clotile Parker, Rev. Donald Clark
EOB CENTRAL STAFF- David Hoggard. Isaac White, Sylvia Staples, Opal Leqardy Maxci ne Fincher “
Guests- George Stobie, Peter Briggs, Fred Orr, Joe Davis, Charles Harbor George Scott, James Lacy, Eddie Lucas. Adele Hill, Rosa Fields, Faye Mullen Barbara James, Clora Hymon, Thelms Banks, Jimmy Perason, Ken Fox, Linda Owens, Sylbester Smith, 'ichael Hammond, Darlene Banks, Lewis Craney, Francis Edwards, Renne! Foreman, Don Franklin, Sidney Ealy, Herbert Monie, Mark Hull. Homer Hiller, Dwight Golden, Roy Lee Graves, Dorothy Collins. R.B. Bernard, Maxi ne Brewer, Michael Jones, Marsha McCarther, Sly and the Family Stones, Cynthis Lewis and her Squababs, Cindy Lewis, Jimmy Ruffin Smoky Robinson, Marsha H-nt Sweet Polly Pare Eread, The Moments were Here Helen M Rose, "arlyn Martin, B. Williams, Bill Staple, Morolyne Dixon, Hester Lee Kinms, Robbie Knight Jean Childs, Bob Brown, Phyllis Lucas, Cludette Smith, Arlene Moore, Gwendolyn Bunch, Earl Applying, Ednee Bunch, -illy Graves, Larry McGee, Juanita Carter, Sharon Williams, Verna Dixon, Alfred Jackson, Barbara Hill, Doris McCullum, Carolyn Brewer, Dwioht Golden Charles Wal ten, D.C. Lucas.
Chariman Walker called the meeting to order. He reviewed that at the last regular Board Meeting a Committee has been appointed to consider grievances of the young people of the West Las Vegas area. He advised that the committee, composed of five young people and four Board Members did meet and a written report has been submitted. This report was provided to Board Members , and read by the Secretary.
The Chairman of the Grievance Committee, Rev. Leo Johnson, made a recommendation that the.report be accepted by the Board. The individual qreivance and recommendations of the Committee were elaborated upon by the members of the Committee. The discussions follow:
Purpose of Program:___________Rev. Johnson said the youth felt that the
general information given to a CEP applicant was not sufficient to warrant interest, Most of the youth were given ideas of what the program would do by outreach people, but when an applicant was brought into the CEP Center he was not given the same information. It was”felt that a system should be developed whereby correct information is given regardless of the source. It was also recommeded that more youth'be employed in the program itself.
Administration: Comtnittee Member,, John Wawerna, reported on this segment. It was felt that the monetary compensation was unrealistic. Mr. Wawerna noted it seems that the operation is on a first-come, first-served basis. He said there seems to be a need for better understanding as to what the program is and how it works. Possibly the young people could help disseminate information.
Mr. McPherson asked what the orientation program is now. Mr. Plymouth advised that it is a program designed to briefly orient the enrollee to the world of work including the importance of grooming, filling out applications, and interviewing for a position. Mr. Wawerna noted the youth feel the orientation whould go beyond this. He said he would like to see a cover sheet as to what the CEP enrollee will be doing, setting forth an orderly schedule of events. Mr. Wawerna said it had been recommended that a procedure be formulated to orient employer representative; to their responsibility to individuals in the program. It is also recommended that a monthly check system be enforced by CEP to the effect of regulating the compliance of the various employers to the training program agreed upon. It was also felt that a good deal of information could be gathered from enrollees completing CEP which could point out strengths and weaknesses of the program.
Rev. Johnson reported on the recommendation that there be a system whereby the CEP emrollee would not be sent out to placement alone but that a staff person take him to the prospective employer, to make him feel more at ease.
Mr. Neal noted he thought this was already being done by the job coaches Mr. Plymouth confirmed this was so.
Hr. Melvin Johnson questioned if there was anytning that could be done about the grievance of monetary compensation.
Mr. Wawerna noted no specific recommendation had been made by the Committee regarding this.
Personnel Larry Stovall, a youth member of the Committee reported on this segment of the Committee's report. He said the youth feel that the program should be flexible enough to take into consideration the enrollee’s fields of interest and ability so that a placement can be sought that is compatible with his interest. He noted that if an enrollee is placed in a position he does not like, he will not make progress.
Rev. Leo Johnson advised that the youth want to take part in the program. He said communication is lacking with the young people, and the Committee feels that some young people should work in the program to give strength to recruiting youth. The Committee feels there is no better way to get youth involved than to have them on staff where problems can be better recognized. The youth then would be ambassadors of the program.
TrainingRev. Johnson said it is the contention that most of the training does not lead to anything, and it is recommended that there be a set plan that would, through process of time and achievement, ensure a place in the labor force for the CEP graduate.
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Hrs. rieinhover asked if the program was designed +o provide training. Mr. Plymouth explained that CEP is not principally designed to be a training phogram but principally to be a placement progra. There was discussion held ori the training which is available within CEP. Also several of the youth expressed their feelings about having the Vocational Technical Center so far removed from the target community.
Mr. Lockette pointed out that training is a very important prerequisite to placement. He said there will be certain things the committee will have to work out in more detai I, noting there have been some very legitimate gripes made but there are items on the report that will have to be better def i ned.
Mr. Wawerna suggested appointing another committee to follow through on these general greivances and recommendations.
Mr. Waite stated that the complaint of the young people heard more than any other was the fact that there are no jobs to go to. He suggested that possibly the. persons assigned to developing jobs did not have the expertice and understanding with people to actually generate the jobs, lir. Waite said he felt the Board itself could take a greater part in developing jobs. He further suggested developing job openi’ngs where people can go to work and learn the job and the skills required, and then take the test after receiving this training on the job. Mrs. King asked if there were jobs in the community where a person can be employed while studing.
Mr. Hoggard advised that NYC and New Careers are such programs. He further explained that CEP is a national program designed by Congress to be developed as a vehicle for getting people into training, making them employable and productive. He said there are many restrictions about which nothing can be done.
Rev. Clark noted that any program coming into any community must have the cooperation of people in the community. He said if there are no jobs the procram is not going to work, and this committee had agreed to report to the Board that before any program can be evaluated there must be jobs. Also Rev. Clark stated that the committee had agreed to explain to the people that this program has not received the support of the extab Iishment. Rev. Clark noted that on this Board are the resources and the potential to open doors. He said there are folks on this Board who control Las Vegas. He noted the committee was going to ask the Board to assist job developers to open doors that have been closed. Rev. Clark said the program is going to work, but it must have support. He advised that in State Government there is a 21/. turnover every year, and for a lot of these jobs, tests must be taken. He said the committee had discussed asking the State to use appointing right of 60 days, allowing an enrollee to work on the job during this time so that he can be prepared to take the test.
Rev. Johnson pointed out that these things were discussed earlier in the report, and it was contention of the Committee that the Board will have to take full responsibility to back the program.
Mr. Mel Johnson pointed out that the CEP Advisory Committee had asked for permission to do a I I that is in the report.
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Mr. Stobie, CEP Advisory Committee Vice Chairman, confirm this. He further reported that the CEP Advisory Committee is developing subcommittees that will' work on job development in four areas. He said the’CEP Committee would try to follow through but needs the backing of the EOB.
Rev. Clark recomme'ended formation of a committee comprised of public official^, moting that these are the people who can solve the problems. He said in one month it would be known whether they mean business or don’tmean business.
Rev. Clark moved that a Committee be established comprised of public officials and that this Committee have a report on Jobs by the riext Board fleeting. Motion seconded by Rev. Johnson.
Chairman Walker asked if it iwas the intent of the motion to expand the committee to use other persons on the Board.
In answer to a question from Rev. Clark as to whether the public officials would be willing to serve on this committee, Mayor Gragson stated he would be pleased to do so. He further explained that in order to be successful the business community must also be involved because they are the producers of permanent employment for the people who need to be reached. He reiterated he would be happy to serve on any committee where he can be of service to this organization. He said when the Committee goes to an employer and asks him to make a position of employment available they must be able to provide him with an employee who has a reasonable chance of becoming a productive employee after a certain period of training. He said that if time and again employees are sent who do not become productive, the employer will soon cease his efforts.
Rev. Clark Stated that all that was needed were jobs. He said it can be guaranteed that people will be sent who want to work and who are willing to work.
Mayor Gragson suggested getting together a group of young mem and women who want jobs in specific categories and the Committee would try to place these people.
Rev. Clark again stated the motion he had previously made. He moved that a Confmittee be established of the public officials who are members of the Board so that they might help create jobs for the program and further that they have a report on the jobs at the next Board Meeting.
Chairman Ha Iker asked if it was not meant that the committee should also include businessmen in the community. Rev. Clark agreed to this.
Motion had previously been seconded by Rev. Johnson.
Mayor Gragson noted that the staff had not been able to produce enough jobs.
Rev. Clark said this is bee se staff is not in a position, leverage-wise, to open up jobs.
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Mr. Wawerna suggested that the Committee also be charged with the responsibility for other recommendations made in the report. He said they should be empowered with the responsibility for the CEP program, including job development.
Mayor Gragson noted that a I I of the responsibility should not be put on what is termed here as the power structure , but suggested this responsibility be distributed to others also.
On the vote on the motion by Rev. Clark, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, X-/ ■/ / - ■
J. DAVID HOGGARD
Executive Director
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
February 13, 1969
TO: Executive Committee Members
FROM: LEE E. WALKER
Cha i rman
RE- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ’FETING
The reqular monthly meetino of the Executive Committee of the Economic Oooortunity Board will be held:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969
3:30 P.M.
932 West Owens (Conference Room)
AGENDA
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1969
2.
RATIFICATION OF PROMOTION OF MRS. SHARON GARRETT TO THE POSITION OF NYC PROJECT DIRECTOR
3.
DISCUSSION REGARDING BOARD MOTION AT JANUARY 29 MEETING THAT A PORTION OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT RE TABLED UNTIL A STUDY CAN BE MADE REGARDING THE PROPOSED CHANGE IM SALARY PANGES.
4.
REPORT OF DEMONSTRATION OF EOUIPMENT TO RECORD r'INUTES OF BOARD AND OTHER MEETINGS.
5.
SELECTION OF THREE (3) PERSONS FROM EOB TO FUNCTION AS TRUSTEES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EOU I TABLE RETIREMENT PLAN.
6.
DISCUSSION OF JOINT EOB-UNITED FUND CONFERENCE
7.
DEPT. OF LABOR LETTER DESIGNATING THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD AS THE CHTP.
8.
PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORTS.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
February 20, 1969
TO: Members of the Board
FROM; LEE E. WALKER CHAIRMAN
RE: NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County has been scheduled as follows:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1969
A;00 P.M.
CEP CENTER (900 WEST OWENS)
1.
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF JANUAnY 29, 1969
3.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 1969.
4.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
Report of the Committee to Study Board Composition
B.
Report of Committee to Select Evaluation Personnel for EOB Programs — Establishment of Criteria
5.
RATIFICATION OF PROMOTION OF HRS. SHARON GARRETT TO THE POSITION OF NYC PROJECT DIRECTOR.
6.
SELECTION OF THREE (3) PERSONS FROM EOB TO FUNCTION AS TRUSTEES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EOU I TABLE RETIREMENT PLAN.
S 7. BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO PROCEED '71 TH STUDY CONCERNING SALARY
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ADJUSTMENTS PROPOSED AT JANUARY 29th MEETING.
8.
APPROVAL OF VEGAS CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PROPOSAL. (Enclosed)
9.
MONTHLY REPORTS OF THE FOLLOWING DELEGATE BOARDS AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES:
CEP Advisory Committee
Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee Operation Independence, Inc. Board Legal Aid Society
10.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
11.
OTHER ITEMS
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
«ennUDf7 26’ 1969 CEP ceNTER (900 W. Owens)
8:00 PM Las Vegas, Nevada
PRESENT: Thomas Wilson (VICE CHAIRMAN), Don McKamy, Iris Meinhover, Stella Fleming Wendell Waite, Ferren Bunker, Clyde Newman, Clotile Parker, Thelma Hearon, James Ryan, Fred French, Leo Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Charles Jones Joe Neal, Mayor Oran Gragson, Donald Clark, Dorothy King
Guests: John Burke (Representina Frank Di Luzio), Carlton Dias Tom , Per®’ James Anderson, Bi I Staples, Irene Pfeiffer, Roveta Leqardy, Verlia Davis, J.R. Full inner, Mike Banovitz, Leonard Mason, Adele Hill Elnora Washinoton, Barbara Williams, Jacqueline McKinney, Madge Rugg, George Stobie, Fred Orr, Addie Blake, Peter Briggs, Floyd Plymouth Faye Mullen, Francis Edwards, Guy Sherman, Dorothy Collins
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: There were no new Board Members to be seated.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 29: Hr. French wved that the minutes be approved as presented. Notion was seconded by Rev. Leo Johnson. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Mr. French asked a question about EOS Schedule of checks written, Checks No. 6460, 6474 and 6486. He wanted clarification on the description of public information.
Mr. Hoggard explained that the items were for films purchased to take pictures of various programs, particularly Head Start.
Mr. French moved that the Financial Statements be accepted. Seconded by Mrs. Hearon. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Report of Committee to Study Board Composition. Mr. Waite stated that a final report had not yet been completed.
Report of Committee to Select Evaluation Personnel for EOB Programs. Mr. Wawerna was not present to make a report. There was discuss ion'of report accepted at the January Board Meeting, and the Executive Director was instructed to obtain criteria for evaluations from Regional 0E0.
RATIFICATION OF PROMOTION OF MPS. SHARON GARRETT TO THE POSITION OF NYC PROJECT DIRECTOR: Mr. Neal moved that the Board ratify the promotion of Mrs. Garrett to the position of NYC Project Director. Motion seconded by Charles Jones Motion carried.
orLr8Il^1,?^^EE/ERS0NS FR0M E0B T0 EUNCTION AS TRUSTEES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUITABLE RETIREMENT PLAN. Mr. Hoogard explained that the Board agreed to establish a retirement plan with Equitable Life Assurance Company and approval and funding has been received from Regional Office for 0E0 employees. Equitable has requested that 3 persons from the Board of
Trustees, to include the Chairman of the Personnel Committee, be named as a Committee to be involved in administration of the Plan. Equitable will consult with this Committee concerning investment of funds.
Mr. Hoggard reviewed the plan which had been selected by the Board.
Chairman Wilson explained that Mr. McPherson will be one of the 3 persons to be on this committee and nominations were in order for the other 2 persons.
Hr. French nominated Joe Neal to be a member. Mr. Jones nominated Hr. Waite. Mr. French nominated Leo Johnson. Hr. McKamy moved that the nominations be closed. Seconded by Melvin Johnson.
Hr. Neal withdrew his name and moved that the other 2 members, along with Mr. McPherson be elected by acclamation. Seconded by Hr. Jones, motion carri ed.
BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO PROCEED WITH STUDY CONCERNING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS PROPOSED
AT JANUARY 29TH MEETING. Mr. Hoggard advised that at the January Meeting the portion of the Personnel Committee Report dealinq with salary adjustments had been tabled unti I a study could be made. Mr. Hoqgard asked for direction in proceding with the study.
Mr. Neal suggested that the Chairman select 2 or 3 persons to conduct a job audit to determine whether the salary ranges for the particular positions mentioned should be elevated.
Mayor Gragson suggested that the amount of increase be shown in actual dollars and cents so that the actual dollar increase is known.
Mr. Neal stated that this committee should look at all positions within EOB and CEP structure. He moved that the Personnel Committee take this assignment and study all jobs and salaries and if a change was recommended that the amount be stated in dollars and cents.
Motion seconded by Hr. Jones. Motion carried with 9 yes and 6 no, 1 abstai ni nq.
Mr. McPherson recommended that there be no time limit in order that the study can be correctly conducted.
Mr. Mel Johnson sugqested that the Committee take each position individually rather than as a group.
Mr. French stated that it would sound as if the committee needs paid help to gather this information. He then moved that the Personnel Committee procure a person whom they feel can gether the data necessary to make recommendat i ons.
'"lotion seconded by Mrs. Hearon.
Hr. Hoggard advised that there was no money available in the budget to procure such staff.
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Mrs. Me inhover sugaested that the Personnel Committee decide what their needs are and then come back to the Board.
Mr. Neal called for a vote against Mr. French’s motion so that the Personnel Committee can determine how to proceed and so advise Board Members at the next meeting.
On the vote on the motion made by Mr. French, motion defeated.
APPROVAL OF VEGAS CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PROPOSAL: The work program and budget had been mailed to Board Members. Mr. Neal moved that the proposal be approved. Seconded by Mayor Graqson.
Mr. French moved for an amendment that, if funded, the funds be under control of the Board of Directors of the Credit Union who are duly elected members of the Credit Union. Mr. Hoggard advised that if the amendment carries, it would require resubmitting the proposal which now is written to be administered by the Joint Neighborhood Council Committee. Mr. French stated that there have been times in the past months that the Neighborhood Council Project Director has worked through other members of the Credit Union instead of the Board of Directors of the Credit Union. He said the proposal had never been discussed with the Board of Directors until last meetino. He further stated that if the Credit Union is funded, a]। action of the Delegate Agency should be by direction of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the Credit Union should determine who is going to be a paid employee and what funds should be expended on behalf of the Credit Union. Mr. Neal accepted Mr. French’s amendment to the motion. On the vote on the amendment as stated, motion carried. Mrs. King abstained. On the vote on the motion, motion carried.
Mrs. King abstained.
MONTHLY REPORTS:
CEP Advisory Committee: Hr. Stobie reported that at the Committee’s last meeting held Thursday, February 20, all members were appointed to be on subcommittees to try to help in some of the areas where CEP has problems, especially Job development, and to work with Federal agencies City, County and State agencies; to work with private sector of the community and to work with Union representatives of the community. An EOB.liaison committee has been appointed in addition to another in administration. An evaluation committee was appointed to act in evaluating all of the programs within CEP. Moved by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Johnson that Mr. Stobie’s report be accepted, motion carried.
The following progress report was passed out to Board Members:
Board of Directors Meeting February 16, 1969
On Saturday, January 11, 1969, approximately 300 persons attended the Concentrated Employment Program open house at the CEP Facility. Some of the dignitaries who attended included Governor Paul Laxalt, Senator Cannon, Mayor Oran Gragson, Woodrow 'Hlson, Harry Reid, Jerry Dondero, and.many other representatives from city, state, and industry. This activity probably enhanced greatly the public relations aspect of the CEP program, especially through the television coverage rendered.
Numerous representatives from various industries have toured the CEP Center as a means of getting better acquainted with the CEP program and its enrol lees.
The Orientation department has also begun to tour various industries as a means of acquainting the enrollees with the world of work. We have developed a three week Retail Clerk and Cashier Class as part of the Orientation Program. There are 18 participants who will be graduated on Friday, February 28, 1969. The equipment used for practice has been loaned to us by National Cash Register, and N.C.R. together with the Retail Clerk’s International Union designed the curriculum. We have also been assured that they will assist us in placing any graduates of this class.
We are also in the process of rewriting and submitting a New Careers proposal for review and approval by the Regional Office.
Despite the fact that there is a scarcity of jobs now, the Job Developers have begun to make definite inroads in the job market, and I certainly would appreciate any assistance which this august body can lend to lessen this problem.
The special committee appointed will contribute greatly towards
at the last board meeting, I making more jobs available.
am sure,
I might also mention that we have had numerous telephone inquiries in regards to the Concentrated Employment Program. Accordingly, it seems that the program is gaining more impetus in the Las Vegas-North Las Vegas area.
The Nevada Vocational A Rehabilitation Department has been very cooperative to the program and has provided some dental and optical care for enrol lees at no cost to the CEP program.
Now that all components have become operational the CEP program is moving forward and accordingly, solving some of the economic and social problems which have plagued the Las Vegas area for sometime.
Attached are the fiaures reflecting the CEP program activity to date.
Respectfully submitted,
Floyd Plymouth, Di rector CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
ACTIVITY
The following figures reflect the total activity and progress of the CEP program to February 24, 1969.
TOTAL OUTREACH CONTACTS 7,370
INTAKE CONTACTS 562
Male 219
Female 343
REJECTIONS 53
ELIGIBLE 492
ORIENTATION
entered 283
graduated 193
enrol led 53
EDUCATION
Adult Education (including Basic Ed.) 70
Registered for G.E.D. 58
Completed G.E.D 36
*NOTE: Completed G.E.D. Preparation Course, not necessarily passed G.E.D. examination.
PLACEMENTS 212
Operation Mainstream 29
Placed on Jobs 64
Placed in M.D.T.A. 73
Work Experience for
Youth 31
Assigned to N.Y.C. 15
HOLDING STATUS 147
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CEP Activity (Continued) February 26, 1969
TERMINATIONS
121
Placed on Jobs 54
Dropouts 25
Other (moved out of area, inst i tut ionaIi zed, etc.) 32
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
The following number of persons have utilized Supportive Services in the following areas
Transportation 343
Day Care 24
Lega I A i d 18
Medical Examinations 284
Family Counseling 1
Special Assessment 3
Referrals (glasses, dental, etc.,
N.V.R.D) 55
Dental, glasses, etc.
(CEP) 17
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Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee: Mr. Edwards reported that the program has been funded, though no contract has been signed as yet. He advised that a more complete report will be available at the next meeting.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be accepted. Seconded by Mrs. Hearon, motion carried.
Operation Independence, Inc.. Rev. Clark stated that there was no report.
Legal Aid Society. A written report was passed out to Board Members. Mr. French moved that the Legal Aid Society’s report be accepted. Seconded by Mr. Jones. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT: Mr. Hoggard requested guidance from the Board as to what further action should be taken on the report presented by the Grievance Committee on CEP.
Mr. Neal stated that he felt no follow up was necessary. At the Special Meeting held on February 12 a committee had been appointed to aid in developing Jobs.
Mr. Hoggard further reported that a letter has been received from Mr. Kenneth Robertson of the Department of Labor tentatively designating Clark County as the CPA (Community Program Area) moving toward designation of the EOB as the prime sponsor for CWTP (Comprehensive Work Training Programs). A telegram has been received from Bertrand Harding discussing the plans for 0E0. Copies were passed out to Board Members.
Mr. Hoggard advised that at the January 29 meeting, sometime during or after the meeting, 2 typewriters had been taken. This was not reported to the police immediately, expecting that on information received the typewriters may be returned. The night of the Special Board Meeting, February 12, 5 more typewriters were taken. In an attempt to better protect office equipment and supplies, 2 Security Gates have been erected to shut off offices from the rest of the building. The FBI and local police have located all of the typewriters, though they have not yet been released.
Mayor Gragson suggested installing locks on office doors.
Mr. Hoggard advised that he would look into this.
Mr. Hoggard reported that giant funding for Program Year D has been received in the amount of $477,103. All of the proposals were accepted and funded as requested except that Legal Services was cut $5457; Summer Head Start was cut $615, and 0.I. Day Care was cut $500.
Mr. Neal moved that the Executive Di rector be authorized to accept the grant. Seconded by Mr. Jones, motion carried.
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Mayor Gragson moved that each office be equipped with lock and key if nothing more than padlocks to keep offices more private and to keep equipment more secure. Seconded by Mrs. Hearon. Motion carried with naye vote cast by Melvin Johnson.
Mr. Dias was recognized by the Chairman. He advised that there is no definite information on Henderson Day Care; however, funding for it is a priority item. There is a strong possibility funds can be appropriated to continue this operation. He advised that Regional 0E0 is in receipt of the Vegas Central Federal Credit Union proposal. There are no funds at present, but there is a possibility that funding might become available at a future time.
Mr. Dias stated that a Management Audit of the EOB had recently been conducted and in approximate!y 5 weeks a brief critique will be sent. Also there will be a report from Grants Monitoring on an evaluation of the EOB. This evaluation is conducted for the purpose of assisting CAAs.
Mr. Dias reported that Clark County will get a $35,000 Family Planning Grant which is part of the Special Emphasis Programs. He noted he has advised the CAP that an application should be submitted as soon as possible.
There was a question reqardinq Community Centers. Mr. Dias stated he could report nothing at this time, but may be able to have a report at the March Meeting.
Mr. Jones announced that Target, Inc., was holding a meeting Friday night, February 28. In answer to a question as to the purpose of Target, Inc., Mr. French stated that the sole function is to operate War on Poverty programs within the City of North Las Vegas.
Rev. Clark stated that he did not hear the report from the Committee which had been appointed at last Board Meeting to find jobs.
Mayor Gragson stated that the Committee is meeting tomorrow afternoon and will work with people from business communities. He also noted an appointment has been made with Electrical Contractors of Southern Nevada. He would be speaking before them at their annual meeting next week and will make an effort to get them to recognize needs and solicit their cooperation. He stated that he would have a further report to make at next Board Meeting, ^ayor Gragson also noted that he wished he had the power or pull or authority that many think his Office carries.
Mr. Jones moved that reports of the Executive Di rector, Mr. Dias and Mayor Gragson be accepted. Seconded by s1r. French, motion carried.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Respectfully submitted,
S'l DAVID HOGGARD Executive Director
ECONOMIC (WQRTUHITY BOAR) OF CLARK COUNTY
March 12, 1969
TO: MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL OW4ITTEE
Thoms Wilson
Pat Fahey
Iris Helnhovor
Harvey Uondsro
Dorothy Klnq MalvIn Johnson Farren Bunker Newton Tinner
FROM: J.R, tCPHERSOH, CHAIRMAN
RE: NOTICE OF MEETING
I am catling a rwetlng of ths Personnel Committee to be held:
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1969 11:00 A.M.
EOB Conference- Roor*
(This will bs.fl short meeting for Inform! discussion on the request of the Board That th© Personnel Committee review salaries of personnel under th® Jurisdiction of tho Economic Opportunity Board.
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT‘PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE:
March 13, 1969, 3:00 P.M.
PLACE:
CEP CENTER, 900 W. Owens, Las Vegas, Nevada
PRESENT:
George P. Stobie, Vice Chairman
Helen G. Pivoda, Recording Secretary
Fred Orr, U.S. Dept, of Labor Manpower Administaror‘s Represen
Harvey Thiel, Area Administrator, State Dept, of Education, Vocational-Technical & Adult Education Division
Mrs. Christina L. Murphy, Interagency Bd. of U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Robert F. Boos, Stardust Hotel & Country Club
Ruth Gould, City of Las Vegas
Jacqueline McKinney, Matt Kelly Neighborhood Council
Wayne Wahl, Southern Nevada Personnel Association
Irene Pfeiffer - CEP
Jim Anderson - Operation Mainstream - CEP
Ed Shelton - CEP
Dorothy McCants, Westside Neighborhood Council
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF FEBRUARY 27, 1969
Vice Chairman Stobie referred to page two of the minutes and stated relative to paragraph two,last sentence, where he referred to sending other employees out after the....the word "enrollee" should be corrected. Mr. Stobie stated his firm had a program prior to CEP in which someone was sent to Westside and picked up five people who were unemployable and placed them in a training program; many mornings they had to send a supervisor out to pick these trainees up.
Dorothy McCants said as far as the CEP program is concerned, if the CEP enrollee fails to show up this should be part of the follow-up job of the Coach.
Dorothy McCants MOVED that the minutes of February 27 be approved as corrected. Wayne Wahl SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE ON JOBS
Mr. Jom Anderson related that April 26 has been set for the Community Solutions Conference on Jobs.
CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS
-Vice Chairman Stobie recognized Mr. Harvey Thiel of the State Department of Education and Mr. Robert Boos. Mr. Stobie called for a vote on accepting Mr. Robert Boos of the Stardust Hotel as a member of the CEP Advisory Board. None were opposed and Mr. Stobie advised Mr. Boos he could vote on any issue that might come up.
REPORT ON JOB DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Stobie stated he had asked for a list from each of the job developers of the firms each has contacted and the outcome of those contacts. He stated Mr. Miel will be back with that list shortly;
REPORT FROM EOB DIRECTOR RE: DUPLICATION OF SERVICES & CEP COMPONENTS
Mr. Stobie stated the Advisory Board is attempting to get a complete list of all people who are serving on any or all of the EOB proverty type programs so that we can weed out those who are serving on other boards,as they can't get to all the meetings. He said it was the feeling of the CEP Advisory Committee that new blood is needed - that we might actually be able to do more. Mr. Stobie cited Mark Hull and Bob McPherson as examples, both of whom serve on several of these programs.
Mr. Stobie stated the Advisory Committee had asked Mr. Hoggard for such a list, but he is not available. This item will be placed on the next agenda.
STATUS REPORT OF CEP PROGRAM
Mrs. Irene Pfeiffer reported on the changes that took place since the third of March:
There were 34 Intake Contacts - 20 female and fourteen male; One was rejected and 33 were eligible for the CEP program.
There are 105 in holding for jobs - job ready. Mrs. Pfeiffer was asked how mahy had been placed on jobs - She replied 13 had been placed through CEP; 37 have been terminated due to placement, 18 through N.Y.C. She stated if the Advisory Committee would advise Mr. Plymouth as to what they want on the report, they would get the information.
STATUS OF "NEW
CAREERS" CONTRACTS
REPORT ON JOB DEVELOPMENT
STATUS OF HIRING OF ASSISTANT CEP DIRECTOR
Mr. Fred Orr reported the New Careers contracts are scheduled for a joint review by HEW and the Manpower Administrator on Monday, March 17th at 9:00 A.M. in the Regional Director's Office. These contracts are for some 28 positions.
Mr. Stobie passed out copies of reports from the following Job Developers, Tony McCormick, Betty Tully, Roosevelt Lee, George Scott and Leo Crowl. Some of the reports failed to indicate how many contacts had been made or how many enrollees had been hired as a result. Mr. Stobie indicated he would request a standard form of reporting for each of the Job Developers and that a report be made and available for every CEP Advisory Board meeting from now on.
Mr. Boos was asked if the hotels had to hire through the Union Halls, and he stated approximately 75 or 80% do go through the unions.
Mr. Wahl suggested the 'Administrative Sub-committee of the CEP Advisory Committee assist Mr. Plymouth in arriving at some kind of format for the type of report we want.
Mrs. Pivoda reported that Mr. Echols, who was one of the members assigned to the Administrative Committee, filed for Mayor of North LasVegas and is on a leave of absence from the Chamber of Commerce and may not be able to participate at this time.
An inquiry was made &s to whether an Assistant CEP Director had been hired and Mrs. Pfeiffer reported one had not been hired as yet.
APPOINTMENTS TO yice Chairman Stobie noted Mr. Harvey Thiel had not as yet STANDING COMMITTEESbeen assigned to serve on one of the standing committees, but he would be shortly.
ADJOURNMENT Mr. Stobie related the next meeting of the EOB Executive Committee
is scheduled for March 26 and he suggested the CEP Advisory Committee meeting be held after that time.
Dorothy McCants MOVED that the meeting be adjourned to April 3, 1969 at 3:00 P.M. Wayne Wahl SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
March 21, 1969
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
FROM: LEE E. WALKER
Chai rman
RE: NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County has been scheduled as follows:
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 1969
8:00 PM
CEP CENTER (900 WEST OWENS)
AGENDA
1.
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
A.
Mrs.
A.
Mrs. Ella F. Jones to represent the National Association of Col lege Women
B.
Mrs. Elsie Thompson to represent the 01 Parents Policy Advisory Counci I
2.
RESIGNATION OF BO^RD MEMBERS
A. ’r. Webster Butcher who represented the Las Vegas Prosperity Club
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Special Meeting held February 12, 1969 (Enclosed)
B.
Meeting held February 26, 1969 (Enclosed)
4.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1969 (Enclosed)
5.
RATIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS:
A.
Mr. Alfred Willie to the position of CEP Deputy Director
B.
Mrs. Verlia Davis to the position of EOB Administrative Assistant
C.
Mr. Arthur Chapman to the position of NYC Senior Coordinator
6.
APPROVAL OF FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM (Work Description and Budget Enclosed)
7.
MONTHLY REPORTS OF THE FOLLOWING DELEGATE BOARDS AMD ADVISORY COMM ITTEES:
A.
CEP Advisory Committee
B.
Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee
C.
Operation Independence Board
D.
Legal Aid Society Board
AGENDA
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8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
Report of the Committee to Study Board Composition
B.
EOB Committee on CEP Jobs (Public Officials and Businessmen)
9.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
10.
REMARKS BY MR. CARLTON DIAS, 0E0 REGIONAL FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
11.
OTHER ITEMS
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD of CLARK COUNTY
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORT
Board of Directors Meeting
March 26, 1969
On March 17, 1969 Lisette Schrader, New Careers Coordinator, and I met with the New Careers Review Team in San Francisco in order to obtain approval of the New Careers program. The Review Team was comprised of the following:
John Keenan, CEP Regional Coordinator Rick White, O.E.O.
Mrs. Lil Sweetland, San Francisco Office David Leavitt, H.E.W, Mrs. Eunice Elton, San Francisco Office Lloyd Thornhill, ConsuItant-SDC Mj~. Fitzhugh, B.E.W. Fred R. Orr, MAR
A total of 22 New Careers slots were tentatively approved. They are? 10 Teacher Aides, 10 Health Aides, 1 Community Relations Aide, (Clark County Sheriff’s Office), 1 Juvenile Community Relations Trainee (City of North Las Vegas).
With respect to the ten Teacher Aides, the CEP program will have to renegotiate with the Clark County School District to eliminate the typing and clerical duties as the Teacher Aide is not a clerical assistant. One Environmental Inspector and five Urban Renewal Trainees with the City of North Las. Vegas failed to meet the New Careers criteria. The committee did recommend, however, that these positions be converted to Operation Mainstream. The committee also recommended that the New Careers staff be enlarged, with competent persons, and strengthend accordingly.
Mr. Robertson also stated, "The Las Vegas CEP program continues to move at a pace which this office must conclude is totally indadequate. We recognize the existence of problems which may be unique to Las Vegas; however, our responsibility as the U. S. Department of Labor’s Contracting Officer makes it incumbent upon us to advise you of this conclusion and further to urge upon you and your board the consideration of a strengthening of the staff of CEP with competent professionals where the need is indicated. The salvage of the program, if it is to be accomplished, is totally dependent upon the close cooperation of your board, the CEP administration and. my Las Vegas representative, Mr. Fred Orr,"
On Wednesdaymornirtg , March 19, 1969, I had the privilege of meeting with other CEP Directors, CAP Representatives and Consultants for the CEp evaluation meeting. Mr. Al Zuck, National Manpower Administrator, indicated that the evaluations are being made as a means of determining the impact CEP programs have made or are making, in the various communities, ponsultants indicated that there are three outstanding resemblances of all CEP programs.
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(1)
They are generally well managed. (2) Employability is disturbing and poorly coordinated. Many enrollees are not taking well to the jobs to which they are assigned and are habitually truant or absent. Counseling, Coaching, and Orientation are inadequate. (3) Job development is the biggest problem. Most of the jobs developed are for porters and maids, which are jobs persons can get, supposedly, without a CEP program, the average enrollee does not h^ve the kind of job he prefers.
Mr. Zuck also indicated that the CEP’s are not getting the support of community organizations such as, Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, political subdivisions, and municipalities. The general employer community is hostile and tends to feel that it has done a liberal deed if it h|res one black person and feels it has fulfilled its obligation.
There is also a strong need for a positive relationship between the Prime Contractor and the MAR, (Mr. Fred Orr).
The conference made the following recommendations:
1.
That In-service training for counselors, coaches, and job developers, be instituted immediately.
2.
CEP’s employ job developers on their central staff.
3.
That slots for MDTA for individual referral be developed.
4.
That an intensive, case study follow-up on each job terminee, be instituted immediately.
The conference was very meaningful, quite informative, and unusaIly enlightening.
Sjnce the last board meeting the CEP program has instituted a Seamstress Class to run for a 16 week period and to train 20 persons.
A two week waiter’s training course has also been instituted, with the cooperation of the Culinary Union. Upon completion of their training,-the trainees are guaranteed a job.
Attached are figures reflecting the activity of the CEP program to date.
Respectfully submitted,
Floyd Plymouth, Director
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
<P
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
ACTIVITY REPORT
The following figures reflect the total activity and progress of the CEP program to March 24, 1969
TOTAL OUTREACH CONTACTS
7,500
TOTAL INTAKE
534
Male
239
Ferna 1 e
366
(Less) Rejections
71
ORIENTATION
Comp 1 eted
237
To be entered
46
EDUCATION
186
Adult Ed. (Includes Basic Ed)
68
Registered for G.E.D
75
Completed G.E.D*
43
JOB PLACEMENTS
105
PLACED IN OTHER COMPONENTS
310
Operation Mainstream
30
MDTA (Incl. new classes)
126
Work Experience for Youth
30
Assigned to NYC
19
HOLDING STATUS(This includes all
Components)
144
TERMINATIONS
234
Placed on jobs
105
Dropouts
44
Other (moved, institutionalized,
outside referrals, etc.).
85
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES — The following number of persons have uti|ized Supportive Services
Transportation 387
Day Care 31
Legal Aid 22
Medical Examinations 302
Family Counseling 1
Special Assessment 5
Referrals (glasses, dental,etc., N.V.R.D.) 28
Attachment
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
March 26, 1969 8:00 P.M.
CEP CENTER (900 W. Owens) Las Vegas, Nevada
PRESENT:
Lee Walker (CHAIRMAN), CJoti Ie Parker, Thelma Hearon, Stel la Fleming, Harvey Dondero, Howard, Pa Imer, Pat Fahey, Iris Meinhover, Fepren Bunker, Leo Johnson, Charlotte Hill, Angel Neito, Emory Lockette, Thomas Wilson,
Fred French, Dorothy King, Bob McPherson, John Wawerna, Joe Neal, Rev. Donald Clark, Mrs. Elsie Thompson, Father Charles Shallow.
GUESTS: LIST
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Mrs. Elsie Thompson was seated as a representative of the Parents Policy Advisory Committee for Operation Independence Head Start.
RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS: Resignation of Mr. Webster Butcher was read and accepted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12: Fir. French moved these minutes be accepted as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ferren Bunker. Motion carri ed.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26: Mr. McPherson asked that the record show that he was present at this meeting, though he had not been included in the list of those Board Members present.
Mr. Bunker moved the minutes be accepted as presented. Seconded by Mr. E. Lockette. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Mr. Wawerna noted that he made a recommendation that the Financial Statements be referred to the Finance Committee prior to the Board Meeting. He again strongly suggested that a committee be established to review the Financial Statements prior to the Board meeting. Mr. Hoggard read the motion which had been made regarding this from the January Minutes.
Mr. French recommended that the Chairman advise the Committee.of their duties and carry through in this direction.
Mr. Wawerna moved that action be deferred on the Financial Statements until such time as the Finance Committee can review them. Seconded by Mr. French. Motion carried.
Mr. Palmer stated that members should be in a position to either accept them or point out any specific reason for unacceptance.
Mr. French reminded the Board that there had been a motion that they would be reviewed by the Financial Committee. On the vote, motion carried with several naye votes.
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RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Hoggard advised he was asking ratification of Mr. A. Willie as CEP Assistant Manpower Administrator.
Rev. Clark moved that Mr. Willie be ratified to the position of Assistant Manpower Administrator. Seconded by Mr. French. Mr. Willie was introduced and spoke briefly. Motion carried.
Mr. Hoggard advised that Mrs. Verlia Davis had already been ratified by the Board in the position of Supportive Services Coordinator. As a point of information he was advising the Board of the change Ip position. Mr. Hoggard advised the Board that Mr. Chapman had been selected for the position of Senior Coordinator for NYC. Mr. Wawerna moved th$t Mr. Chapman be ratified. Seconded by Rev. Clark. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM: Mr. French moved this plan be accepted as presented. Seconded by Mr. Lockette.
Mrs. Pat Fahey asked who was sponsoring the project, who will Jje the delegate agency, and where the non-federal share is coming from.
Mr^'Hoggard pointed out the amount of'non-federal share was o misprint. Mr. Hoggard advised there could be a delegate agency, but it would be operated by a staff person and the Health Department would be contracted for certain services.
Mr. Neal requested reconsideration of item 5B, the ratification of Mrs. Verlia Davis. He said he happens to know that this particular classification is up for an increase. It seems it is possible that the person could move from one range to another without the Board’s - consideration.
Mr. Neal moved that this particular range be vacated at this time and put up for advertisment do to the fact that this person must have certain skills in lines of contracts, and sees where weakness will develop by moving one person from one slot to another. He stated Mrs. Dqyis had been working in Supportive Services and this particular vacancy should not go lacking by moving this person into another position. Seconded by Mrs. Fahey.
Mr. Hoggard noted that he had passed this on as an informational item, but it is the Executive Director's prerogative to move staff ground. Mr. McPherson asked the Executive Director to state Mrs. Davis’’ qua I ifications.
Mr. Hoggard advised that of the four applicants within the Agency Mrs. Davis was far above the other applicants in the necessary qualIfications.
Mr. Wawerna noted that it seems that the individual made the choice and if she qualifies, this is an administrative decision.
Mrs. Fahey stated, that in June, a motion was presented to the Board that the Personnel Committee devise a method for selection, screening any personnel changes before they are presented to the Board.
Mr. Lockette stated since this had been questioned by a Board, member, he moved that this be turned over to the Personnel committee for review and to make recommendation if they concur. Seconded by Mr. French
Rev, Clark suggested that Mrs. Davis be apoointed for 60 days;
Mr. Bunker stated it seems inconsistant that we have an Executive Director and give him the authority and then say that these things must be presented to thjs Board for ratification. He stated,'the Board should review it’sstandon Personnel rules and regulations for handling the personnel or give the Executive Di rector authority to do the job.
Mr. Neal withdrew the motion and objection he had stated.
Mr. Lockette advised any action that EOB staff is going to take, the committee appropriate, should have the opportunity to concur with it. Hr. Lockette withdrew his motion. Second withdrawn by Hr. French.
Chairman Walker advised that his understanding is that the Executive Director had the right to make certain permanent appointments and can make temporary 60 day appointments.
Rev. Clark asked for a ruling on the situation.
A copy of the Personnel Policies and Practices was sent for.
FAMILY PLANNING: Father Shallow asked if this program is being applied for simply because the money is available.
Mr. Wawerna asked if any project which is presented for approval is developed by the staff, is the Board involved and who presented the program?
Mr. Hoggard advised the staff drew the program up.
Mrs. Fahey stated that the Regional Office had asked the Board to establish priorities, and asked if Family Planning funds could be used in other programs.
Mr. Hoggard advised that these were ear-marked funds.
Mr. French advised that several organizations have presented projects to the Board and were told that there was no money available.
Mr. Wawerna moved to appoint a committee, representing the Board, to go into the Family Planning program in depth. Seconded by Mrs'. King.
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Tom MonPere introduced himself, stated that the proposal is already in the Regional Office.
f,r. French pointed out that last month the Board authorized the submitting of the proposal.
Rev. Clark stated that if we are going to lick poverty we need as much money as possible, adding the Board was not there to vote dowrj projects, but to get everything it could. .
Irs.Fahey was recognized from the floor and stated this is not a question of who’s going to run the prociram. It has always been a question of integrity to this point for the Board to see every project and to lend its sunport to solve problems.
’Irs. Meinhover asked what was the role of the Health Department in this Pro ject.
Hr. Hoggard advised that the Health Department does have Family Planning funds which were not limited to serving target area residents, however, this proposed program would reach only the low income people.
Hr. Bunker asked if the Health Department had been considered as the Delegate Agency.
Mr. Hoggard advised they had bee-h, however, they were not interested.
Mr. Isaac White reported further on the program by advising that he had met with the staff of the Health Department and found that their existing nroqram was for everyone in Clark County and also found that we could not intelgate funds as thej&e^f unds'bei ng ano I ied for are only for those in’the low-income cPtagbries. Th' Health Department would give input into putting the program together.
iir. Dias advised during February EOB meetinn to get the proposal in and the staff went ahead and developed and submitted the nroqram. There was further discussion of the nroqram by the Board.
Bev. Clark expressed concern about having specific Policies set forth in the philosophy of the program.
Mr. Lockette advised that since there has to be a designated aoency, he failed to see why this Board is so concerned when it is nq|ng to be their responsibility to administer the program.
Francis Edwards noted that the Neighborhood Service Workers would disseminate this type of information through out the community and the selection of persons to Advisory Committee for Family Planning would be through the Neighborhood Councils.
Isaac White clarified that Neighborhood Service -'orkers make contact with people in the community as their major iob and it would-be one: of their responsibilities to advise people of the Family Planning Project.
Father Shallow asked if Neighborhood Service Worker have to ciive information and if he is onnossed to the philosophy of Family Planning, can he lose his job?
Mr. French pointed out that Neighborhood Service Workers would only disseminate information that a Family Plannine Program is available, and moved the Board accent the proposal.
fir. Wawerna asked if the pronosaI is approved would this approval cover operations which had not yet been worked out.
On the motion made by Hr. French, motion carried, with 12 in favor ^^^•and 6 opposing.
Discussion of programs beine modified after approval by the Board.
MONTHLY PEPOPTS OF DELEGATE BOARDS AND ADVIS^Y CO'"’ITTEE: Letter read from Kenneth Pobertson. ’’anpower Administrator. ’r. French asked what has been done about problems pointed out in the letter.
”r. Walker suggested designating CEP ''dvisory Committee to meet with Mr. Orr., Mr. Hogeard and "r. Plymouth to act upon problems nosed in the letter and directed that this be done.
Mr. Chaney was recognized by the Chairman.
■/ir. Chaney advised that he had a contract for transportation of CEP enrollees to Voc. Tech, and he had leased a bus and limousine and was then informed they (CEP) did not need a bus but would need one later, but instead they used a School District's bus to transport students.
Mr. French advised that the contract committee selected f'r. Chaney to furnish all enrollee transportation.
Mr. Plymouth stated that since development of a contractual relationship. there has been some difficulties, r. Chaney was advised.there would be no need for a bus. but later found when a clerical course was set up a bus was needed, "r. Chaney was advised that if he had a bus CEP would need it in three weeks and at that time he did not have a bus available. Thus, it was necessary to make other arrangements. Hr. Plymouth advised that as of next month r Chaney’s bus would be used.
Mr. V/awerria stated that this board cannot be judge and iury and this matter should be looked into by a Committee.
Hr. Plymouth noted that the CEP Advisory Committee feels that it has no executive nower.
Mr. '•'towerna suggested that a board committee be appointed to work out these problems.
Hr. Wawerna moved that a Committee of the Board be established to deal with problems of the CEP Program. Seconded by Mr. French. Motion carried.
Chairman Walker stated that a Committee would be appointed.
Mr. Plymouth advised that the program was in dire need of help.
Mr. Wawerna noted there were concerns brought out by the Grievance Committee and noted he would like to see this Committee also involved in this matter.
Mr. Plymouth distributed and reviewed the CEP Progress Report. A copy is included in the Official Minute file.
Rev. Clark noted that the Committee of Political persons on the Board had not kept their promise about getting jobs.
Mr. Leo Johnson stated the Mayor, Commissioner Ryan, Commissioner Corey and Councilman Waite pledged their interest in opening up job slots. They have not done this.
Mrs. Fahey discussed the four recommendations pointed out in the CEP Progress Report. Adding that No. 5 should be one that meets the desires of wishes of Board members, staff and community persons. Mrs-y. Fahey also asked if there was a internal conflict between the two agencies in this program, between CEP Staff and Employment Security?
Mr. Plymouth advised that obviously there are problems, however, he as the CEP Di rector can not give direction to Employment Security.
Iris Meinhover asked if contracts could be broken if not carried out?
It was pointed out they could be broken.
Mrs. Fahey moved that the Board immediately call the Chairman of the Committee on CEP jobs and ask how many jobs they have, are they going to do anything and if they are not, please say so. Seconded by Mrs. King. Motion carried.
Mr. Orr was called upon for comments and stated that Mr. Robertson has said that if this program is to be salvaged it must be done and done guickly. He pointed out the Board has pledged to do certain things and they are the ones now who must support the program.
Mr. Wawerna asked what the Board can be doing that it isn't now doing.
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Mr. Orr stated the Board is the prime contractor and it is responsible for the program.
Mr. French moved that the Executive Di rector of the EOB be directed to take whatever actions necessary to implement the recommendations made in Mr. Robertson’s letter. Seconded by Mr. Bunker. Motion carried. Mr. French moved the CEP Progress report be accepted as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Fahey. Motion carried.
JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: Mr. Edwards reported that the Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee has signed agreements with EOB to operate the program at this particular time and have employed a Neighborhood Service Worker for North Las Vegas. Of particular concern is the Henderson Day Care Center which is in dire jeopardy of phasing out if funds are not available. Another concern of the Neighborhood Council Project is the process of trying to revise the budoet in order to have funds for rent of a center for the Neighborhood Counci Is.
Mr. MonPere was called for comments and pointed out that Henderson Day Care Center has top priorty when surplus funds become available.
Mr. French moved that Neighborhood CounciIs report be accepted as presented. Seconded by Mrs. King. Motion carried.
A reported was requested from Operation Independence.
Mrs. Johnson noted she had never been advised to prepare a report.
Mr. Wawerna suggested the Operation Independence report be deferred.
LEGAL AID: Mario Ventura reported on the Legal Aid Conference attended by himself, Dorothy McCants and Earle White. There is a Senate Bi I I which would make the Legal Aid Services program independent. There-were complaints about under staffing. Las Vegas has been approved for a second attorney, but is having difficulty obtaining one at the approved salary. He pointed out the difficulties of a one-man office.
Mr. French moved the report be accepted as presented. Seconded by Mr. Leo Johnson. Report of Committee to study Board composition. Chairman not present.
REPORT OF EOB COMMITTEE ON CEP JOBS: Members of Committee were not present.
ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Hoggard read from Personnel Policies and Practices the section on 'Transfer”, ’The appointina authority may, with reasonable notice, transfer any permanent or probationary employee under this jurisdiction from one position to another in the same classification; or from a position in one classification to a position in a related classification, with the same grade and reasonably si mi I ar qua I ifi- cations. Transfer may be made within a project or component oh between projects or components. (Rev. 8-7-68), regarding the earlier discussion on ratification of Mrs. Verlia Davis.
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Resignation of Mrs. Cloti I? Parker as a member representing the poor to serve of the WCATI Board was read and accepted. Mrs. King recommended Mrs. Hearon as a replacement. It was granted.
PRESENTATION OF GIFT TO MRS. SYLVIA STAPLES by the Chairman of the Board in
recognition and appreciation for her loyal services since inception of the Board. Mrs. Staples resigned to take a position with the Clark County School District.
Respectfully submitted.
J. Davi d Hoggard Executive Director
I'teeting Adjourned.
GUEST LIST
Steve Mi I I er Vi c Morton Madga L. Rugg Ted 0. Gaona Fred Orr Phillip Edden Otho Green Ver Iia Davis Faye Muilen Irene Pfeiffer
David Jacobs Charlotte Hi I I—— J im Chaney Mario Ventura Lubertha Johnson Laudi no Buen A.N. Wi I lie Pedro Ortez O.L. Legardy Elfido Lenzo
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLAfflC COUNTY
952 West Owens ‘Las Vegas, Nevada
April 10, 1969
TO- Members of Personnel Committee
Thomas WlIson Pat Fahey Iris Meinhover
Harvey Dondero
Dorothy King
■is Ivin Johnson
Forren Bunker Newton Tigner
FROM: J.R. McPHERSON
Chairman
RE: SPECIAL MEETING
Due to the additional requlTenants regarding New Careers positions and salaries. It Is necessary to call a special meeting for Itonday, April 14, at 11 A.M. at the Economic Opportunity Board, 932 W. Owens, Las Vegas, Nevada
In addition to New Careers, there are other Personnel matters that urgently need action by this committee prior to the moating of the Executive Committee.
Your attendance if requested.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
April 15, 1969
TO: Executive Committee Members
FROM: LEE WALKER
Chai rman
RE: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Economic Opportunity Board will be held:
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969 3:30 P.M.
932 West Owens (Conference Room)
AGENDA
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1969.
2.
APPLICATION FROM INTERDENOMINATIONAL FELLOWSHIP.
3.
REPORT OF THE EQUITABLE RETIREMENT PLAN.
4.
STATUS OF JOINT EOB UNITED-FUND CONFERENCE.
5.
REPONSE TO CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRIES.
6.
STATUS OF EVALUATION.
7.
PERSONNEL.
8.
PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORTS.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY EXECUT IVE COW ITTEE MEET I NG
April 21 1969 CEP Center (900 W. Owens)
3:30 P.M. Las Vegas, Nevada
PRESENT: Lee Walker (CHAIRMAN),• Thomas Wilson, Harvey Dondero, Charlottee Hill, Bob, McPherson, Rev. Conald Clark, Joe Meal..-
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 20, 1969: Rev. Clark moved that the minutes be accepted as presented. Motion was.seconded by Mrs. Hill. Motton?carried.
APPLICATION FROM INTERDENOMINATIONAL FELLOWSHIP- Mr. Hoggard read a letter from Interdenominational Fellowship regarding their request for designation as a Delegate Agency to operate the Family Planning Project. Rev. Clark moved that the Executive Director be given power to negotiate with the Interdenominational Fellowship regarding their request.
Mr. Dondero stated the organization could take the program off the hands of the Board.
Mrs. Hill asked if the Board had any background on the oroup and if it was already established, since more should be known about them.
Rev. Clark explained that the group would do a good job In the administration of the program.
Mr. Wilson asked if a proposal had been presented or just a letter. He was advised that a letter only had been received.
Mr. McPherson asked who made up the Interdenominational Fellowship?
Rev. Clark stated they were ministers of the Community.
Mr. Dondero asked who would be the Doctors?
Rev. Clark stated they probably would be Dr. West and Dr. Crear.
Mrs. Hill asked for background information on the group.
Rev. Clark asked if there were people trained in Birth Control Education? He stated the group would have a-nurse, develop the program and dissmqinate information. He reviewed the project description exp laining-the program required medically trained personnel as only professional people can provide this type of service.
Mr. Via Iker asked who would dispense the Birth Control devices?
Rev. Clark stated this would only be done by the Doctors. He added that all applicants would be given an examination in order to find out what was best for that individual.
Mrs. Hill asked if they all needed to be examined?
Rev. Clark restated his motion that the Executive Director be given authority to negotiate with the Interdenominational Fellowship. Seconded by Mr. Neal. Motion carried.
Mr. Dondero asked how much time would be given for negotiations. It was agreed that the Executive Director would have a report for the next Board meeting. (4/30/69)
REPORT OF EQUITABLE RETIREMENT PLAN: Mr. Hoggard advised that Leo Johnson., Bob McPherson, and Wendell Waite had been appointed to serve as trustees for the employees retirement plan. He further stated that approval had not been secured from the Department of Labor providing for inclusion) of CEP employees in the plan and therefore, the plan had not become operational. A resume of some aspects of the Retirement Plan was given and Mr. Hoggard stated he would include the information in the next Board Mailing.
Mr. Hoggard requested the Cha.i rman to appoint Mr. Bunker as an additional trustee on the Retirement Plan Committee because of his background.
STATUS OF EOB-UNITED FUND CONFERENCE: Mrs. Hill stated that the United Fund Executive Director is waiting for EOB to call regarding the proposed EOB- United Fund Retreat. She stated the EOB had made a committment for such a conference as a public relations gesture, to see where each group . stands in community efforts. She added that the conference was to be'of an informational nature and was first proposed by 0E0 National Office.
Rev. Clark asked if funds were available for such a retreat.
Mrs. Hill stated Mr. Hoggard said he believed funds could be made available for members of the Board representing the poor, however, other arrangements would have to be made to defray the expenses of other Board members. United Fund agencies would provide funds for their representatives.
Rev. Clark stated that all EOB Programs are guideline programs and wqridered if through this conference, it would be possible to ask for four or five thousand dollars to provide recreation for some of the low-rent housing projects. He wxplained that facilities are available, but no one to: supervise. He added that even with NYC, Summer Crash Programs, etc. many children are excluded because of guidelines. Rev. Clark stated he felt something should be done toward getting recreation facilities lined up before school is out. He added that many children go to camp, but how many do we have in the streets?
Mr. Walker asked about after school programs.
Rev. Clark stated that in Gerson Park there are 300 families, but no recreation facilities in the immediate area.
Mr. Dondero asked what facilities now existed, i.e., ball parks, recreation ha I Is, etc.
Rev. Clark stated there was no coordination between the housine areas and the recreation facilities. He suggested it might be possible to station a person at the housing area as a link between Doolittle, and as an example a bus could leave Doolittle each day at a certain time to take children swimming.
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Mr. Dondero asked if funds were available through the Fair and Recreation Board.
At this point, Mr. Hoggard reiterated the purpose of the EOB-United Fund Conference, adding that the Board had agreed to such a meeting.
Mrs. Hill stated the conference had been arranged to include only United Fund Executive Directors and EOB Staff and the place was available.
Rev. Clark asked why have a retreat? Why go to Echo Bay? Adding that was getting away from the problem.
Mrs. Hill stated that where the meeting is held was not important, as long as it is held.
Rev. Clark suggested meeting at the Y and Mrs. Hill explained space was not available there.
Mr. Dondero stated the School District could make space available.
Rev. Clark stated he was concerned about transportation, since everyone could not afford to spend a night away from home. r
Mrs. Hill stated a meeting should be held with the principals involved and see what develops.
Mr. Neal stated he was against a retreat.
Mrs. Hill said the important thing was to meet and communicate.
Rev. Clark stated he believed money was available through the Police Department community relations. He stated that in many programs, off duty Patrolmen are used.
Mrs. Hill recommended that Mr. Hoggard contact the Police Department and investigate the matter.
RESPONSE TO CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRES: Mr. Walker read correspondence received from Congressman Baring regarding Francis Edwards and the school problem, A copy of the Board's reply was also read.
Rev. Clark moved that the Board concur with the Exeucitve Director in his decisions regarding Hr. Edwards. Seconded by Mr. Neal.
Mr. Walker stated there had been an investigator from 0E0 regarding
Mr. Edwards, but as no report had been received, no action was necessary unless 0E0 requests further information.
Mr. Neal asked if the matter would come before the Big Board and Mr. Hoggard stated he did not believe it was necessary.
Mr. Walker read a letter from Senator Bible regarding a letter the Senator had received from DonaldAcree, a Las Vegas Public School Teacher,^who also instructs GED Classes for CEP. Mr. Walker also read Mr. Plymouth* reply and requested that an answer be prepared by the Board to send to Senator Bible.
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STATUS OF EVALUATION Mr. Hoggard advised that the Evaluation Committee had not • met since January and that he had been contacted by Regional 0E0 to expedite the Evaluation Process.
Mr. Hoggard stated that a proposal had been submitted by Dwight Marshall of UNLV to perform the evaluation for approximatly $2,000. Otho Green of Pacific Training and Technical Assistance Corportation is also submitting a proposal, to cost approximately $4,000. However, Mr. Hpggard stated Mr. Green's evaluation as proposed would be more in depth.
Rev. Clark asked if the UNLV team would be composed of students because he knew of examples where students were used for this purpose?
Rev. Clark asked if qualified local people could do the evaluation, pointing out that certain Board Members could be used?
Mr. Dondero stated Board Members would be critized for taking funds for any purposes.
Mr. Walker stated it would be better to use an outside corportation because of the objective nature of the evaluation.
Mr. Dondero asked if Regional Office offered any guidelines?
PERSONNEL Mr. Hoggard explaned some of the problems of the New Careers program and stated funding was available provided the staff is strengthened.
Mr. Neal asked if this meant moving staff or hiring staff?
Mr. Hoggard explained that It could mean either one,
Mr. McPherson explained that the Personnel Committee was only acting upon and requesting approval of six New Careers positions. (Job Devleloper Specialist. Coach, Educational Counselor, Counselor Advisor, Field Supervisor. Secretary III)
Mr. Walker asked what was the problem?
Rev. Clark asked if there was an upgrading in the New Careers Coordinator position.
Mr. McPherson stated the Personnel Committee was only recommending hjring not raising salaries.
Mr. Hoggard explained that the New Careers’ staff would not receive a salary adjustment when a salary increase is approved for the entire staff.
Mr. Dondero moved that the recommendation of the Personal Committee regarding the six New Careers positions be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Hill. Motion carried.
Rev. Clark suggested that in as much as the Coordinator position was being upgraded in salary, that all positions be reopened and readvertised.
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Mr. Plymouth was requested to come to the meeting and was asked by
Mr. Hoggard if he planned to retain the present New Careers Coordinator in that position.
Mr. Plymouth stated that at the present salary, he would, however, with an upgrading in salary, he would not want to, but felt she could man the program.
Rev. Clark asked if Miss Schrader would have the last word?
Mr. Plymouth stated she would in the position of Coordinator.
Rev. Clark then moved that all New Careers positions be readvertised for in light of the proposed salary increase for the Coordinators position. Seconded by Mr. Neal. Motion carried.
Rev. Clark moved that the Coordinators position be moved to Range 32. Seconded by Mr. Neal. Sotion carried.
Rev. Clark asked Mr. Walker if he (Mr. Walker) could get a letter from the Senators (Bible and Cannon) regarding the need for a continuation of the CEP Program.
Mr Walker stated he would make an attempt to do so.
Rev. Clark inquired of Mr. Plymouth if it would be possible to hire people through CEP regardless of guidelines? He stated he had reference to the possibility of employers having offices in the CEP or EOB buildings where prospective employees could be interviewed.
Mr. Hoggard stated it would be no problem if employers were willing.
Mr. Hoggard advised that the Federal Review team had been evaluating the CEP Program and said they would have a report in a few days.
Mr. Walker stated that Mr. Post Ie of the Review Team had spent an hour and a half with him discussing the program.
Mr. Walker stated he planned to appoint committes to get the Board more involved in the program. He also asked that CEP have a specific place on the Executive Committee Agenda.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
J. DAVID HOGGARD
-xecut i ve D i rector
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUI)
April 24, 1969
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
FROM: LEE E. WALKER, Chairman
RE: NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County has been scheduled as fol lows:
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 1969 — 8:00 P.M.
CEP CENTER (900 West Owens)
AGENDA
1.
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
2.
RESIGNATION OF BOAPD MEMBERS
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 26, 1969. (Enclosed)
4.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COI'WrTEE
1.
The Executive Committee recommends the Board’s approval.of the Personnel Committee's report on six (6) new careers positions.
2.
The Executive Committee recommends the Board’s approval of placement of the New Careers Coordinator position in salary range 32, (10,041 - 12,217) in an attempt to satisfy reguest of the Regional Office of the Department of Labor.
3.
The Executive Committee recommends the Board’s approval of reopening all Mew Careers positions due to the increased salary range for the Coordinator’s position.
4.
The Executive Committee recommends following the Chairrnan’s suggestion of appointing CEP Sub-Committee to study each segment of that program.
B.
REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COfMTTEE. (Enclosed)
„ AGENDA - ApriI 24, 1969 Page 2
C.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
1.
Approval of financial statements for month ending February 28, 1969.
2.
Approval of financial statements for month ending March 31 1969, (Enclosed)
D.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY BOARD COMPOSITION
E.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CEP JOBS. (Public Officials and Businessmen).
F.
EVALUATION COMMITTEE PROPOSALS (Enclosed)
5.
TRUSTEE REPORT FOR EOUI TABLE RETIREMENT PLAN (Enclosed)
6.
REPORTS OF DELEGATE AGENCIES AND/OR ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
A.
CEP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Progress Report Enclosed)
B.
JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
C.
LEGAL AID SOCIETY
D.
OPERATION INDEPENDENCE
1.
Full year Head Start
2.
Day Care
3.
Outreach and orientation.
E.
CLARK- COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1.
Summer Head Start
2.
Migrant Project
7.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
8.
OTHER ITEMS
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD
of
CLARK COUNTY
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORT
Board of Directors Meeting
April 24, 1969
Mr. Kenneth Robertson, Regional Manpower Administrator, sent a Review Team to Las Vegas from April 7, 1969 thru April 18, 1969, as a means of having our program objectively evaluated.
The Review Team evaluated the following:
1.
CEP Central Administration
A.
Contract Comp Iiance
B.
Educational Training
C.
Supportive Services
D.
New Careers
E.
Operation Mainstream
F.
Reporting and Statistical
G.
Contact and counseled the CEP Director and Deputy CEP Director
H.
Participation and support of the Clark County EOB
2.
Nevada State Employment Services
A.
Intake
B.
Counseling
C.
Assessment
D.
Job Development E• Job PI acement
F.
M.D.T.A. Training
G.
OJT
H.
Attitude towards CEP
3.
Operation Independence
A.
Outreach
B.
Coaching
C.
Fol low-up
D.
Orientation
E.
Coordinating and Educating
F.
Attitude towards CEP
We are waiting for Mr. Roberts to submit to us his recommendations as to how our program might be sfre:,;jthen&/,
Mr. Hoggard, Mr. White, Mr. A. Willie and I held a conference with Mr. Wendell Taylor, Field Director, of Nevada State Employment Security Service, on April 3, 1969. We discussed with Mr. Taylor some of the problems that CEP has encounted with NSES. The problems were inadequate counseling, inferior and unrealistic job development, poor job placements related to job development and Employment Security’s general inability +o live up to its contractuaI obiigat ions.
We, for example, indicated that a total of 1,137 contracts have been made with potential employers and only 350 jobs were developed.. The job placements related to job contacts is 31$. 167 placements have been made to date; this represents 22$ of the total number of placements to be made related to the sub-contractor's agreement wllh CEP.
A conference was also held with Operation Independence to evaluate the effectiveness of Outreach, Follow-up, and Orientation along with Day Care. Several changes will be made as a means of strengthening Outreach, Coaching, Fol low-up, Orientation and Day Care.
Mr. Otho Green, Pacific Training and Technical Consultant Firm, provided us with In-Service Training for coaches, and counselors during the weeks of March 24, 1969 thru April 4, 1969.
On April 16, 1969, the CEP Director went to Carson City to meet with Governor Paul Laxalt, Assemblyman Woodrow Wilson, and State CAMPS Committee. Governor Laxalt through Mr. Jerry Dondero, assured the CEP Director that the governor’s office will do all that it can to line up support to the CEP Program.
The New Careers positions have been advertised and will be filled after the meeting of the EOB Board. Upon the instruction of the Executive Committee we also re-advertised for the Project Coordinatorship.
Our CEP is now beginning to evidence progress; however, we do need your continuing support as a means of achieving our goal of placing 750 persons on jobs by July 24, 1969.
Attached are figures reflecting the activity of the CEP Program to date.
Respectfully submitted,
Floyd Plymouth, Director
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
CONCENTRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
ACTIVITY REPORT
The following figures reflect the total activity and progress of the CEP program as of April 24, 1969:
TOTAL OUTREACH CONTACTS
7,600
ORIENTATION
Comp I eted
To be enrol led
237
22
EDUCAT I GN
185
Adult Ed. (Includes Basic Ed.) 67
Registered for G. E. D. 75
Completed G. E. D.* 43
JOB PLACEMENTS 167
PLACED IN OTHER COMPONENTS 205
Operation Mainstream 30
MDTA (IncI. new classes) 126
Work Experience for Youth 30
NYC 19
TotaI 372
HOLDING STATUS (This includes all
Components) 157
TERMINATIONS 323
Placed on jobs 167
Dropouts 44
Other (moved, institutionalized, outside referrals, etc.) 112
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES — The following numbers of persons have utilized Supportive Services
Transportation
Day Care
Lega I Aid
Medical Examinations
Family Counseling
400 Special Assessment 5
39 Referrals (glasses,
22 dental, etc.,
330 N. V. R. D.) 28
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Attachment
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
at
CEP CENTER - 900 West Owens
Las Vegas, Nevada
Apr!I 30, 1969
PRESENT:
1.
Lee Walker, Chairman
2.
Ferren Bunker
3.
Harvey Dondero
4.
Rev. Leo Johnson
5.
Ted Lawson
6.
Don McKamy
7.
Pat Fahey
8.
Charles Jones
9.
Stella Fleming
10.
Bob McPherson
11.
Charlotte Hi I I
12.
Woodrow WiIson
13.
Thelma Hearon
14.
Victor Hal I
15.
John Wawerna
16.
Dorothy King
17.
Rev. Donald Clark
18.
Howard Palmer
19.
Mayor 0. Gregson
Chairman Lee Walker, opened the meeting at 8:25 P.M., and stated that due to a quorum not being present, it was impossible to conduct an official meeting.
Mr. Walker further stated that some of the items on the Agenda could be discussed for informational purposes. He introduced Mr. Ferren Bunker, Board Member, County Extension Agent.
Mr. Bunker: Thank you Mr. Walker and members of the Board. The Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Nevada would like to acquaint the board with the Augmented Fcod Program. This test program was based on a federal survey to determine the nutritional deficiencies of residents of Clark County. Dietary inadequacies were found throuqhout the county population - however, the survey revealed there were greater needs with the low income residents of the area. This program is funded through the Department of Agriculture and the money was specifically allocated to provide nutritious meals developed from commodity surplus food by low income people of Clark County.
We have selected low income people from the community, they were given special training and are now working as Extension Aides out of our office.
We want you +o know something about our program and what it is doing in the community. I would like to introduce our Home Economist, Jean Dart. She has ’one of our Aides with her, Barbara Darden.
Jean Dart: Thank you very much, Mr. Bunker. We have had difficulty in selecting Aides. Mr. Bunker and some others of you can verify the difficulties we have had in our group. Mrs. Fleming, County Welfare Administrator, has cooperated with us. We have found that many of the housewives have not learned to use the commodities effectively. We have had many requests for receipes, but we have not been able to print receioe books to distribute.
We have been successful with our program and have Aides working in Henderson as well as Moapa and Logandale. The Aides in Las Vegas have had difficulty as they have not been accepted in the homes.
Barbara Darden: Thank you very much Jean. Most of the persons in the homes feel that I am a welfare agent. Therefore, I am having a hard time getting into the homes and having major problems in the Westside area. The women refuse to give their names. They state that they are unable to use the commodities. ost change their minds if they give us the opportunity to show them how.
Chairman Lee Walker asked if we had any questions?
If not, we will go to Item 6 on the Agenda for discussion.
The CEP Advisory Committee Report as included in the board mailing.
Mr. Stobie, Vice-Chairman, CEP Advisory Committee: We have had a couple of meetings since the last EOB Board Meeting. We have been trying to develop more jobs. This effort is meeting with some success. We have had our administrative committee meeting. We have another Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 1st. Mr. Plymouth and I appeared on the Bob Bailey Show and tried to explain the CEP Program. We are discussing an idea to increase community awareness of CEP with Bob and he has promised to assist in developing it. We don’t know the format yet. Committee will be appointed tomorrow at the meeti ng.
Mr. Plymouth: I assume you received my progress report. If you have any questions, I would like to respond. In the event you get a quorum, I would like to discuss the personnel policy. I lost my Secretary two weeks ago, due to low salary and other persons are talking about leaving. I would like the Personnel Committee to act immediately so that we might keep the persons we have.
Chairman: Item 6 - B. Do we have a report from Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee?
Mrs. Dorothy King: Last meeting of the Joint Neighborhood Council Committee was held April 17, 1969.
The Clark County Joint Neighborhood Council Committee is comprised of two (2) Representatives from each Council, totaling sixteen (16) in all.
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Vie are funded. The Agreement was signed with EOB, February 28, 1969. •We presently comply with 0E0 guidelines and policies.
Neighborhood Council Committee meets the Second Thursday of each month. The Director, Mr. Edwards is still in the process of finding an adequate building to move into, as yet none has been found. Personnel Committee for NCP was approved by the Chairman and the members.
Mr. Edden was approved as Chairman of the Personnel Committee. The Committee met, reviewed the applications for the Secretary, Bookkeeper and Team Captain and will submit the names to the Committee, May 8, 1969. Also salaries of the Service Workers for. a raise were considered and out-of-state travel for Service Workers.
Before our next meeting, Mr. Hoggard’s office.
Job Classi fication
Project Di rector
Team Captain Servi ce Workers Secretary-Bookkeeper
Personnel Cost
Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Consultants & Contract Servi ces
Non-Personnel Cost
Trave I
Space Cost & Rental Consumable Supplies Rental, Lease, Purchase of Equipment
Other Cost
will have all the names and Minutes for
Range
Maximum
Minimum
28
$ 8,584
$ 10,443
18
5,800
7,056
16
5,362
6,524
16
6,362
6,524
$ 62,990 9,328
-0-
S 3,980 12,528 1,298
451
2,802
Chairman: Item 6 - D. Operation Independence? No report.
Chairman: Item 6 - E. Clark County School District?
Mrs. Opal Legardy, Coordinator, Head Start, stated Pre-Registrati on for Summer Head Start began at Highland School. The same six elementary schools, including Henderson will be the sites for this year. Presently we are trying to get NYC enrollees assigned to assist in the classrooms. Channel 3 has promised assistance In publicizing the registration period.
Mr. Hoggard: Mr. Chairman, as you know, we have been operating a Migrant Program in Moapa. Mr. Marshall resigned and we have had difficulty
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finding a replacement for him. I am happy to present our new Director, Mr. Joe Belarde.
Mr. Belarde: I am new at the job and j’ust getting my feet wet and later will give you a detailed report. Enrolled in Day Care, we have 77 and we have an average dailey attendance of about 63. We have 37 enrollees in Adult Education and an average dailey attendance of aoproximately 26. The most difficult problem at hand is with the adult migrants. They do not speak English and trying to get them to comprehend is a problem. I Dian to correct this as soon as possible. I am workino on it now.
Mrs. Fahey: The children are having the same problems, and we shouh put through a request for child language course.
Chairman: Some other things we can discuss. Still no quorum present, we can discuss Item No. 4 on Report of Executive Committee feeting held last week -
No. 1 - Personnel recommended.
Mr. Hoggard: Mr. Chairman, we have Mr. Mon Pere, Regional Field Representative of San Francisco with us tonight and maybe he would like to say a word.
Mr. Mon Pere: At present, we will not know until the middle of May the fate of the funds for Henderson Day Care. We should know in May as to the funds for Henderson Day Care. Since the program will not start until June 1st, there should be money avai table.
The other point is about Family Planning. You will get your official approval in the next two weeks, this is a grant of $35,000.00 for the Community Action Program. I am not sure when it is going to expire.
The moving of Head Start from 0E0, doesn’t change the direction of Head Start. I am looking forward to working with this Community Action Program. In the Regional Office, your board has a aood reputation for being very effective.
Charlotte Hill: Question? You said Henderson Day Care Proqram might be refunded? What is going to happen to existing orogram?
Mr. Mon Pere: What I am proposing is that, if you would leave the program as it is at $24,000.00, you possibly could pay the people back. It increases your possibility of being refunded, if you cut the grant down. You can go with the proposal you have now - it can be back dated to May 1st, and cut one-third (1/3) off the annual request. You still have time - it is not due until the middle of May to make any changes.
Mrs. Legardy: If the program stops now — the most now is two weeks. Workers having worked out pay —
Rev. Clark: Couldn’t we utilize some Mainstream enrol lees? Mainstream people are supposed to be employees of CEP — We are supposed to be a
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* public agency. You are going to train some Head Start People? Can’t you put the^e Mainstream people to work at Henderson? Could Mrs. Legardy train them? We are going to have CEP — something can be worked out. Let's see if we can get together and work something out instead of the nursery going down the drain.
Charlotte Hill: What about lending funds?
Mr. Hoggard: We have been prohibited from doing this.
Chairman: No quorum present, meeting dismissed 9:05 P.M.
The Chairman announced there would be a Special Executive Committee Meeting, Wednesday, May 7, 1969, at EOB Office, 932 West Owens Avenue at 3:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
J. DAVID HOGGARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
mjb
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
May 2, 1969
TO: Executive Committee Members
FROM- LEE E. WALKER. Chairman
RE: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
There will be a special meeting of the Executive Committee on:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1969
3:30 P.M.
932 West Owens (EOB Conference Room)
AGENDA
I.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 21,
2.
TAKE REQUIRED ACTION TO IMPLEMENT ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD AGENDA OF APRIL 30. 1969.
3.
OTHER ITEMS
1969
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
EOB Conference Room
May 7, 1969
Members Present: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Lee WaIker, Chai rman Iris Meinhover Thomas WiIson Harvey Dondero Charlotte Hi I I Dorothy King Joe Neal
Meetinq called to order by Chairman, Lee Walker at 4:50 P.M.
Mrs. Hill: Correction of last minutes, page 1, last sentence, I did not ask if they all need to be examined ? Further, on Pace 2 STATUS OF EOB-UNITED FUND CONFERENCE: xxx paracranh three, I did not make the statement United Fund aoencies would provide funds for their representatives'.
Chairman: Any objections? The final sentence on first nage and last sentence on Paqe 2, United Fund xxx will be deleted.
Chairman: Any other questions?
Mr. Hoggard: I noticed a counle of typographicaI errors.
Chairman: Any other questions or changes? If not, minutes stand approved as corrected.
Chairman: Second item, Take required action to implement Economic Opportunity Board Aaenda of April 30, 1969". We need to act today.
Agenda 4. A. 1. The Executive Committee recommends the Board’s approval of the Personnel Committee’s report on six (6) New Careers positions'".
Mr. Hoggard: I recommend that Board ratify these positions.
Chairman: Any objections? Items to be carried on to Agenda of Board next meetinq.
Any objections for our going on Executive Committee suggestion of appointing a CEP Sub-Committee?
rs. Heinhover: I thought a study was already made?
Chairman: Any objections that we have a sub-study; and, also take the report that is coming and digest it and then return with recommendation to the Board.
Mrs । einhover .'hat recommendations?
r. Hoggard That -as Hr. Plymouth s reoort to the Board which was included in the last Board mailing.
rs. Meinliover Changes within?
r. hongard Ho suggestion from Consultants...You said you have accented all four recommendations to the "oard?
CharIran Recaro Inn the Report "<• have a committee to study Board's composition that was appointed in January.
r Hoggard "uring : r on Pere s visit last wook he stated that wo should activate the com. ittoe. ho is going to suggest that > have some one from regional study the oerd s co position. It is his opinion we should have a smaller 'oarc i tola r on '\:r. that the composition was according to the •'n en Arondront renu i n> cnt.> ’ <• increased the . oard fro., 3C to 51 ;.e should activate this committee to look at the
card s composition
hrs.Me inhover We did have a committee... Have they reported?
Hr. Dondero Nobody received anything because we did not do anything at the last meeting.
■ Mr. Hoggard We will contact this Committee and ask them to study the Board. We will send the Chairman a letter.
Chairman Committee on CEP jobs...
Mr. Hoggard Only member of this committee at the last meeting was Mayor Gragsog. As a group nothing has been done.
We probably will have some new representatives from North Las Vegas and Henderson in view of yesterday s election.
Chairman Any action to be taken on retirement plan?
Hr. Hoggard- No. We are waiting to see if the Department of Labor will include those on the CEP payrolI.
Chairman Regarding Henderson Day Care.
Mr. Hoggard Mr. Hon Pere Fjeld Representative. Office of Economic Opportunity San Francisco was here last week and stated to me that he felt certain it would be funded by May 15th. Mr. Mon Pere called me on Tuesday and said no money - and we could forget it. This means, no money will be available by May 15th.
Mrs. Meinhover’ How many are in Henderson Day Care?
Mrs. Hill- Twenty-five (25)
Chairman: These poop Ie are working on voluntary basis? All the money is gone?
Mrs. Hill: Several donations were received. The Director is now working on a volunteer basis and the other woman is a full-time volunteer. They both would continue if they could get money. One volunteer said she had 12 children of her own and she needs money in order to support her family. Prior to her working with the Day Care Center she was on Welfare.
Hr. Hoggard: We have no assurance that the funds will be coming and per our telephone conversation yesterday with Mr. ton Pere, Henderson Day Care may not be refunded.
Hrs. Hill: How many students in Henderson for Summer Head Start?
'ir. Hoggard: Fifteen (15). We have a total of 350 county-wide. I discussed with Mr. Hon Pere in detail the Henderson Day Care Center.
Mr. Neal: What type of action now?
Mrs. Hill: We sent letters asking for donations. We tried to qet Henderson to donate and they said no, shortage of funds. I don’t know where we go from here. I gave Hrs. Legardy the name of a service group in Henderson.
Mrs. Heinhover: 'lust the Service Groups be located in Henderson?
Hrs. Hill: No. We have some organizations in Las Vegas and they could be contacted.
Mr. Neal: I suggest we move on to last item.
Chairman: New Careers positions, any suggestions?
Mr. Hoggard: The names of the applicants were submitted to Mr. Orr, Manpower Administrator's Representative. We have not heard whether he has approved them as yet. Al I names have to go before the Department of Labor first.
Chairman: Something we can do today?
Mr. Hoggard: Yes. At this time., I will give you a brief outline on each applicant and the positions in which they are seeking.
Hr. Byron Fodor for the Coordinator of Mew Careers. He is presently employed by the University of Nevada, as Assistant to Dean Marshall. We don’t know whether the Department of Labor will buy him, but he seems to meet most of the qualifications.
Second: Mrs. Lisette Schrader, for the position of Educational Counselor.
Third: Mr. William Davis, Job Counselor. He has a BS Degree; and
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Fourth: Alice Key, Field Supervisor. 'lost of you know she was with the Las Vegas Voice and has some executive experience.
Hr. Neal: Has the Director of CEP made approval of these names?
And have these names been submitted to Mr. Orr for approval?
Mr. Hoggard: Yes —
Next, we have Hr. Joel West, Coach and Jane Angell, Secretary.
Mr. Trimble, Job Developer. He will be moved from his present position.
Hr. Neal: We should get Hr, Plymouth over with their applications and let him state their qualifications.
,1r. Hoggard: If you want, I can get Hr. Plymouth over and he can justify his choices.
Mr. Neal: Get Hr. plymouth over. Can we go to something else while we are waiting?
Chairman: No, there is nothing more.
:’rs. Hill: Have you had a meeting with the croup requesting the Family Planning contract?
Hr. Hoggard: I was contacted by r,'r. Arthur Grant and told him what was needed. I gave him the information for the Interdenominational Fellowship necessary to qualify as a Delegate Agency. He said he would have it ready for the Board on April 30, 1969.
Mrs. ?1einhover: Why would this group be interested as a delegate agency?
Hr. Neal: That is the group’s business.
Hrs. Meinhover: I think it is strange. It should be more of a medical thing as I see it.
Chairman: Do you Hr. Neal know anything about the group?
Mr. Neal: No.
Mr. Hoggard: We have not received anything from them up to this time.
Hrs. Me inhover: Maybe, this money can be delegated to Henderson Day Care.
Mr. Hoggard: No, these are earmarked funds.
Mrs. Hill: The Board voted for the program on the basis that the EOB staff would be operating it.
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Chairman: Hr. Plymouth, we invited you over and it is necessary that this Board take some action so that the four (4) or five (5) people for New Careers can get going — maybe some questions about background information on some of them.
Hr. Plymouth: Mr. Fodor has been selected as potential Coordinator. Hr. Fodor is research curriculum specialist at the University of Las Vegas and works with Mr. Marshall, Dean, College of General and Technical Studies. Mr. Fodor has a Masters Degree, plus 64 hours on his Doctorate Degree. He has been in the area for five (5) years and has had sunervisory experience with Clark County School District before he went with the University. We. need someone that knows something about curriculum. That is one stipulation that Regional Office made.
Mrs. Meinhover: Was he employed at tne University last week?
Hr. Neal: What brought him to apply for the Job?
Hr. plymouth: His present job at University exoires this June. He explained in detail his experience. In fact, Regional Office has indicated that that person should be a top flight individual. He aopeared to be most qualified.
Mr. Neal: What is his present salary7
Mr. Plymouth: His present salary is $10,500. Hr. Fodor would take the salary we proposed: $10,443.00.
Chairman: Do you have any other questions?
Mr. Neal: I would like Mr. Plymouth to go down the list.
Mr. Plymouth: Next, Mrs. Schrader for Educational Counselor. Based upon her knowledge of New Careers Program and upon the fact she has worked in the school system and with the capable assistance Mr. Fodor can give her, she will be suited for this position, '-rs. Schrader has been with New Careers since last December and with CEP Program since September. She is probably the most knowledgeableabIe person at this time.
Chairman: Next, we have listed William Davis.
Mr. Plymouth: Mr. William Davis has a BS Degree from Rutgers and has worked in New York as Counselor.
Mr. Neal: What job did he apply for?
Mr. Plymouth: That is what he applied for, Counselor.
Mr. Neal: What is he doing now?
Mr. Plymouth: He is vacationing. Next area, Field Supervisor, Mrs. Alice Key. Hrs. Key is recommended for this position. We need an individual capable of dealing with various agencies. Hrs. Key has had experience dealing with people. Before, she was executive secretary for
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the Nevada Committee for the Rights Las Vegas Voice and before that she and the Los Angeles Tribune.
of Women and was with the
before that, Editor of the Riverside School District
Hr. Dondero: What would be her job?
Mr. Plymouth: To check with agencies to determine what kind of progress that enrollees are making, to rectify any problems that might arise. She would coordinate the work of the Coach.
Mr. Neal: What is she doing now?
Mr. Plymouth: Vacationing.
Mrs. King: What will her salary be?
Mr. Plymouth: $8,584.00.
Mr. Neal: About about the Voice?
Hr. Plymouth: She left the Las Vegas Voice to go with Nevada Committee for the Rights of Women.
Our next applicant, Mr. Dobert Trimble. Mr. Trimble is recommended for this job. He has had experience in developing jobs for minority persons and spent 22 years in United States Air Force. He has worked with the Welfare Department and also with Holmes and Narver and with the Youth Center.
Chairman: He is presently employed with Mainstream?
Mr. Plymouth: Yes.
Mrs. Me inhover: What are the duties?
Mr. Plymouth: He will be the individual to go to non-profit organizations in the community trying to develop new positions.
As of now, we have 22 slots. In our present contract, we have provisions for 66. New Careers was to have started in December and enrollees were placed in Operation Mainstream.
Chairman: What about the Coach?
r. Plymouth: Hr. Joel West is recommended for this position. Mr. West went through this program two months ago.
Mr. Neal: What position did he apply for?
Mr. Plymouth: He applied for the Coaching position. Hr. West does have a high school diploma and has attended Santa Barbara City College for about a year.
Mr. Neal: How old is he?
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Hr. Plymouth: Twenty-five (25) years old.
Chairman: Does the Coordinator have any power of hiring and fi ri ng?
Mr. Plymouth: He could make recommendations to me and final decisions would be made by the Speaker.
Mr. Neal: Mr. Plymouth, how do you feel working with a person with a Masters Degree? And you do not have one?
Mr. Plymouth: That does not bother me at all.
Chairman recognized Hrs. King --
Mrs. King: Looking at Salary Range 26, Job Development Specialist and Ranoe 28, Field Supervisor, it appears that the Job Developer should be pai d mor .
Mr. Plymouth: Do you feel he should make more money?
Mrs. King: If we didn’t have persons developing jobs, we wouldn’t have a program.
Mr. Plymouth: That is one of our weakness. That position is very important.
Mr. Neal: I suggest that any action taken in recruiting these names that it be done one by one.
Chairman: I have no objection to that.
Mr. Neal: Let’s start with the first position.
Chairman: For position of Coordinator —
Mr. Neal: I move that Hr. Fodor who is recommended by Director of CEP and EOB be approved. Seconded by Mrs. leinhover. Motion carried.
Chairman: Any further comments7
Next, Mrs, Schrader — Hr. Neal moved that Mrs. Schrader be approved. Seconded by Mr. Dondero. Motion carried.
Chairman: Any comments7
Chairman: William Davis — Mr. Neal moved that Mr. Davis be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Hill. Motion carried.
Next, Field Supervisor, Alice Key. r. Wilson moved that Mrs. Key be approved. Seconded by Hrs. Heinhover. Motion carried.
Chairman: Any further comments on this? All in favor say aye, naye, Mr. Neal. Ayes have it and motion carried.
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Chairman: Next, Mrs Trimble. Mr. Neal moved that Mr. Trimble be approved. Seconded by Mrs. King. Motion carried, with Mrs. Meinhover voting naye.
Chairman: Coach, Mr. Joel West — Mr. Neal moved that Mr. Joel West be approved. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Motion carried.
Chairman: Is it necessary we approve Secretary?
Mr. Hoogard: No.
Chairman: Now we can get approval from Mr. Orr.
Moved by Mr. Dondero and seconded by |,1rs. King that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned 4:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
'J. DAVID HOGGARD V
Executi ve Di rector
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 932 West Owens Avenue (EOB Conference Room)
May 19, -1969
Members Present:
I.
Lee Walker, Chairman
2.
James Ryan
3.
Dorothy Ki ng
4.
Iris Meinhover
5.
Charlotte Hill
6.
Thomas WiIson
7.
J. R. McPherson . 8. Harvey Dondero
Chairman Lee Walker called meeting to order at 3:55 P.M.
Chairman: First Item on the Agenda , is the Concentrated Employment Program evaluation report from the Regional Office of the Department of Labor. 1 wiI I al low you time to review the report and upon my return (left conference room) we wiI I discuss it.
Chairman: Everybody finished reading the Evaluation report? This is the report and needless to say, it is not very favorable. However, measures have been taken to start correcting some of the points raised by the Evaluation Team. We held a news conference last thursday. Copies of the release were sent to all local newspapers. Many of you heard the News Conference on Television last Thursday. Several other moves have been implemented to improve the CEP effore, they include: Daily evaluation and planning meetings between the Executive Director of EOB, the CEP Director, and their Deputy Directors; Weekly staff meetings of the CEP Director and the Supervisors of the differenc subcontracted programs; having the EOB Executive staff work very closely with the CEP Advisory Commi ttee.
Mr. Hoggard: We have been meeting every day. CEP Staff instituted regular weekly, meetings with the Coordinators of various CEP programs also with some of the staff people of sub-contractors.
Chairman: We will have a meeting scheduled within 10 days with all sub-contractors to clarify their duties and responsibilities. And, further, to take other steps recommended by Regional Administrator of Manpower.
Mr. Hoggard: Received from CEP a schedule of tasks to be completed to comply with Mr. Kenneth C. Robertson’s recommendations. Due to the fact that our xerox machine is not functioning at this time, we were unable to make copies for all the Committee, but we will make copies and mail to all members of the Board.
Chairman: I was in San Francisco last week on other matters, and had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Keenan, Mr. Parrish and Mrs. Sweetland. They are very concerned about this Concentrated Employment Program. It was indicated that either the Board must assume responsibilities and set policies and direction or that another sponsor be selected, or that they either terminate the program or let it expi re.
They prefer and want us to activate the Board and get going. They can cut it off now or wait. The deadline is July 24th. They discussed the possibility of another sponsor. Don’t know whether City of Las Vegas can qualify as sponsor because the program area extends into North Las Vbgas. It was stated that they want to try and get the Board to respond.
Mr. McPherson: Get the Board to respond?
Chairman: Yes, we don’t have the interest of all Board members.
Chairman Walker and Mr. McPherson discussed briefly the Newspaper reports.
Chairman: I must agree, we do not have full community participation. I was told that if we don’t take some positive action, they would recommend cancellation of the program.
Mrs. Meinhover: We have CEP programs in other areas and they are having problems too. I thing it is very difficult selling employment when you have people that need training.
Chairman: The Labor Department is aware that Las Vegas has problems. I don't know much about the program myself and I am Chairman. We have many board members that have missed several meetings.
Mrs. Meinhover: Nothing is ever done about members being avsent. We have a lot of people consistantly absent. Most have legitimate excuses because the By-Laws p rov i de.
Chairman: We have some good strong Board members. If we can get them to the meetings, we can take the kind of action that is required.
Mrs. Meinhover: I must admit that there is some aspects of CEP that I don’t know and this I must say presents difficulties for the Board.
Chairman: At last meeting, I suggested that we appoint small committees.
Mrs. Meinhover: Mr. Chairman, unless one understands the program nothing is done.
Mrs. King: The small committees for this particular area will go into it in depth.
Chairman: We have a meeting once a month. I thing we need a group looking at these programs and coming back to the Board giving us a report.
Mrs. Meinhover: How long will this take? I thing that there are members of this Board that have not been active.
Mr. Ryan: I have attended the important meetings. They would give reports that would fit the situation. But reports that they are giving do not coincide with recommendations. We need businessmen. I have had reports where specific questions were asked without any answer. We need someone to institute line of communication. We are going to have to penalize the people we are trying to help.
Chairman: The Board has to be willing to take the action required.
Mrs. Hill: The evaluation report is on the problem of administration. The Board doesn’t really have a voice.
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Chairman: If we had the Board active; could we correct it?
Mr. Wilson: I suggest appointing committies from the Board to certain areas in the program. Try to get Board members to understand the program.
Mrs. Hill: We don’t have the time.
Mrs. Meinhover: We have had several committees reporting.
Mrs. King: We should have the committee meet once weekly until the job Is done.
Mrs. Meinhover: How much time do we have?
Mrs. HUI: All we hear is lack of community interest.
Mr. Hoggard: The Department of Labor and 0E0 are aware of the difficulty
in getting programs off the^ground. However, I don’t think that all of it is due to Board administration. Some of the problems are due to lack of community interest. I don’t want to say we have put in false reports. We have had problems with Nevada State Employment Security and Clark County School District.
Mr. Wilson: As I see It, we as a Board have really been lax. At some of the meetings I have attended, most of the Board members have gone along with the majority.
Mrs. Meinhover: It seems to me the people that we have as sub-contractors seems to be a major problems.
Mr. Hoggard: On this, Mr. Plymouth has scheduled a time to discuss the report with sub-contractors, and these results will be sent to Mr. Robertson.
Mr. Wilson: Who will be setting time and place in which to meet with these people?
Mr. Hoggard: It will be the CEP Director and the Contract ‘Comp 11ancd Officer.
Mr. Wilson: I offer a suggestion. I thing we should assign some Board members to meet with them.
Chairman: I think we should.
Chairman: We are having some personnel problems — and we are quite concerned whether Mr. Plymouth has the ability to run the project. I think that Mr. Willie has been scared off and I am sure he has heard about George Gant. Earlier Mr. Willie was willing to take the initiative. I am concerned about this aspect of the program. I personally have nothing against Floyd. The Board has to be concerned with whether or not he can make the decisions. Willie can be trained and he will have to have support. I don’t know what pressures he might be subjected to.
Mr. Wilson: This individual should know the Board Is behind him. Most of the Board seems to get shaky. If It calls for a hard-nose decision, then we should do it.
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Chairman: The Board has to be active and I don’t think it is fair to Floyd to come in and make a report. This should be done by the Chairman of the CEP Advisory Committee.
Mr. McPherson: Due to the fact that it has been stated that there is a lack of community interest and with the statement that the CEP Advisory Board Members don’t know what EOB wants, I think we should have individuals from the Board study the CEP program and report to the Board.
Mr. Hoggard: I think that might be a good idea. May I suggest Mr. Stobie, Mr. Francey and one other. Take this three man committee, and make them feel they are part of this Board. Have this committee instead of Mr. Plymouth give a report. This way, the staff will not be making the report.
Mr. McPherson: We should get people from the gaming industry, may be on loan for 90 days.
Chairman: Probably we could bring in people from community.
Mrs. Meinhover: Are we in a position to develop administrators in this program?
Mr. Hoggard: I thing we have to find the time do develop them.
Mrs. Meinhover: Can you take time out to train Administrators?
Mr. Hoggard: We probably can get some one from A.E.C. or Private Industry, we will have enough money to fund suca a position thru December 31st.
Mr. Ryan: If we don’t do something practical, we are going to lose it. The fact that a person is on the payroll does not necessarily mean he is qualified. There is no excuse. This was not a popular program from the start. If one is not qualified, we should get somebody that is qualified. If you are afraid you are going to hurt feelings, then we are going to lose the program.
Chairman: So, we have to arrive at a solution.
Mr. Ryan: These people in San Francisco are not going to sit back and let the program continue as it has in the past. If it takes a businessman, than we will have to hire him to shake this thing up.
Chairman: I don’t know whether or not we have funds aValiabla.
Mr. Ryan: Let us contact several firms to see if we can borrow an executive.
Mrs. Hill: We use executives from all over town in the United Funds campaign, but you have to go along with their recommendations.
Mr. Ryan: We have to establish a straight line of. communications, whichever is necessary. Any objections to our contacting EG&G and see if we can borrow a man?
Chairman: No.
Mrs. King: I am in agreement.
Mrs. Meinhover: This is a positive effort.
Mrs. King: I would like to move that we bring in a businessman executive to work with Mr. Plymouth and this program (from private sector).
Chairman: You heard the motion.
Second by Mr. Ryan. Motion carried.
Chairman: Do we have any objections as to Mr. DeLuzio. He is on the Board. We have people on the Board that are capable of assisting.
Mr. Ryan: I am sure we can get somebody for Six months.
Mr. McPherson: Mr. Hoggard, I think you should contact Mayor Gragson regarding some and he may know.
Mr. Hoggard: I have talked with Mr. Mathews and he brought a person out from his staff that he would be available on a part-time basis for consultation. I think if we can come up with a person on a full time basis, we would be willing to pay the same salary as for the EOB Deputy Director.
Chairman: Any other action we can take.
Mr. Dondero: Seems that an awful large number of people working in CEP. Are all needed and kept busy.
Mrs. Meinhover: I think the Evaluation Report gives in detail the problems.
Chairman: Item No. 2— Designation of EOB as prime sponsor for Manpower Program (CPA- Community Program Area - for the CWTP - (Comprehensive Work and Training Project.)
Mr. Hoggard: We received a letter in February from Mr. Robertson. We are tentatively selected at that time. I assume the Board wants go on and accept the official designation for CWPT. All manpower programs will eventually be included under one sponsorship.
Chairman: Have you responded?
Mr. Hoggard: No. I have prepared the following letter in draft form.
"Dear Mr. Robertson:
At a regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the Economic Opportunity Board on the above date, the followint motion was adopted:
The Executive Director is authorized to acknowledge to Mr. Kenneth C. Robertson, Regional Manpower Administrator, the acceptance by this Agency, the Official Designation as Prime Sponsor for Manpower Program (EOA Title l-B) within the 'Community Program Area" (CPA) of Clark County, and is directed to take whatever staps are necessary to develop this program.
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Mr. Ross Ruiz is coming to Las Vegas on Thursday, May 22, 1969, at which time a preliminary outline of our plans for developing a Comprehensive Work and Training Project iwlI be developed.
Subsequent to this conference, I will be immediatedly in contact with you and submit a definite outline.
In the meantime, any further information your office has that will assist us will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J. DAVID HOGGARD
Executive Director "
Mr. Hoggard: Could we have a motion?
Mr. Chairman: Any further questions? I wiI I entertain a motion to accept the official designations as a CPA to develop a CWTP. Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Dondero. Motion carried.
Chairman: Item No. 3 - Possible designation of Las Vegas as a NAB (National Alliance of Businessmen) City.
Mr. Hoggard: There is a difference between NAB and the present manpower programs which we are operating. NAB is completely funded with general DOL money. This is just a request to seek assistance by sending three letters to the Congressional De legation.
Mr. WiIson: Is this the only way Las Vegas could be delegated for NAB?
Mr. Hoggard: I think this is the only way it will come about.
Mrs. King: I think we should recommend that EOB write the letters.
Mr. Hoggard: I would like the Board's approval and prefer a motion.
Mrs. King: I move that Mr. Hoggard, Executive Di rector of EOB write letters to the Congressional Delegation with reference to NAB. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Motion carried.
Chairman: Item No. 4 - Personnel Committee Report.
Mr. McPherson: We have a report pending.
Mr. Hoggard: All of you know we lost Sylvia Staples. She is interested in coming back an an employee of EOB.. Due to the increased work we have had with the CEP Program and the requirements for the CWTP Planning, I feel that Mrs. Staples will be able to help us with these problems. There is enough money in the budget to justify another staff position. I would like to get your tentative approval. I talked to her a week ago and I would like to advise her as soon as possible that she will be re-employed as a Training and Planning Coordinator. She will be employed under the provisions of Section E - Rule II, Personnel Policies and Practices at the same rate of pay. A job description will be prepared for the Personnel Committee.
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Chairman: Anybody opposed to this? All members present in agreement.
Chairman: Item No. 5 - Other Items. I note that we have a letter from
Atty. Fadgen. This letter is concerning Mr. Chaney’s contract for transportation with CEP. Atty. Fadgen is requesting that this matter be put on Agenda for next regular meeting.
Mr. Hoggard: Mr. Orr, Manpower Administrator’s Representative has given his verbal approval for CEP Central Employees to participate in the Retirement Plan.
Henderson Day Care went out of business. However, it is still operating on a volunteer bi sis. We have worked out an arrangement with Clark County School District where we think we can pick up approximately $7,000.00. We are hoping to have this by June.1st.
Mrs. Hill: The project needs an awful lot of improvement. I hope that when it is refunded, we will have a better project.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, yt fl- DAVID HOGGARD ' { (/
Executlve Di rector
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
May 22, 1969
TO: Members of the Board
FROM: LEE. E. WALKER, Chairman
RE: NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County has been scheduled as follows:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1969
8:00 P.M.
CEP CENTER (900 West Owens)
AGENDA
I.
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
2.
RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Meeting held March 26, 1969
B.
Meeting held April 30, 1969 (Enclosed)
C.
Minutes of the April Executive Committee Meeting and the Special Executive Committee Meeting of May 7, 1969, are enclosed as informationa iterns.
4.
DISCUSSION OF CEP TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT - JOHN FADGEN
5.
APPROVAL OF ITEMS FROM APRIL 30, 1969, AGENDA
A.
Executive Committee Report
B.
Personnel Committee Report
C.
Finance Committee Report
6.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
Executive Committee
I.
The Executive Committee recommends approval of the following New Careers personnel-
a.
Byron Fodor Coordinator
b.
Lizette Schrader -- Educational Counselor
c.
William Davis - Counselor
d.
Alice Key -• Field Supervisor
e.
Robert Trimble - Job Developer
f.
Joel West - Job Coach
AGENDA
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B.
Response to-Regional Manpower Administrator - Department of Labor Concentrated Employment Porgram Evaluation Report, received May 127 i960 (Enclosed)
L Plan of Action for Compliance (Enclosed)
C.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
D.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Approval of Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 1969 (En.)
E.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CEP JOBS (PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND BUSINESSMEN.)..
F.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY BOARD COMPOSITION
G.
REPORT OF EVALUATION COMMITTEE
H.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
7.
REPORTS OF DELEGATE AGENCIES AND/OR ADVISORY COMMITTEES
A.
CEP Advisory Committee
B.
Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee
C.
Legal Aid Society
D.
Operation Independence
I.
Full Year Head Start
2.
Day Care
3.
Outreach and Orientation
E.
Clark County School District
I.
Summer Head Start
2.
Migrant Project
8.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
9.
OTHER ITEMS
NOTE: Board Committee Membership and Board Composition Lists are enclosed as informational iterns.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY'BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING at
CEP CENTER - 900 West Owens
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 28, 1969
10:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Lee Walker, Chairman Iris Meinhover Thomas Wilson Charlotte Hill Joe Neal Donald Clark Robert McPherson
Due to the lack of a of the Executive Committee was
quorum for the regular meeting, a Special Meeting called into session.
CALLING OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Mr. Walker asked if there were any objections to the calling of a special meeting of the Board on June 11, 1969, as several important matters needed attention. There were none and the meeting was so scheduled.
BOARD QUORUM
Mr. Neal asked what the By-Laws stated regarding a quorum and the method by which they could be amended. Mr. Hoggard read Article VIII Ammendments of the By-Laws. Mr. Walker suggested that the matter of amending the By-Laws be put on the Agenda. Mr. Hoggard stated the amendment would have to be proposed thirty days before any action could be taken, adding that any changes could not be made untiI July.
NEVADA CATHOLIC WELFARE
Mr. Walker stated he felt Father Shallow’s request for a hearing should be delayed until the June 25th meeting because the hearing would probably be lengthy and there were other important items to be taken care of at the June 11th meeting. Rev. Clark suggested that a committee be appointed to hear Father Shallow’s complaint and report back to the Board. Mr. Thomas Wilson stated that Father Shallow wanted a hearing before the full Board. Mr. Neal advised that he was a member of the Nevada Catholic Welfare Board. After further discussion Mr. Hoggard was directed to have the Board of Nevada Catholic Welfare make a formal request for a hearing to the Economic Opportunity Board by letter and the date for the hearing would be set after receipt of the request.
TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT
Mr. Walker asked what action the committee recommended as a result of Mr. Chaney's petition to the Board. Rev. Clark asked if Mr. Chaney was presently
working under a contract and Mr. Hoggard that that Mr. Chaney had a contract to transport CEP enrollees to Southern Nevada Vocational Technical School and the difference of opinion had apparently arisen over the amount to be paid as an addendum to the present contract, providing for transportation to 801 East Fremont for the Sewing Class. He added that the Manpower Administrator’s Representative, Fred Orr, had agreed to advance Mr. Chaney One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, but as with all Sub-Contractors, Mr. Chaney would have to submit an itemized bill. Mr. Neal asked if Mr. Chaney was performing under the original contract and Mr. Hoggard stated that he was not. Mrs. Meinhover suggested terminating the contract if he was not living up to it. For purposes of clarification regarding the date Mr. Chaney had been told he would need a bus, Mr. Hoggard advised that it was before the 10th of February and that we had not defaulted on the contract.
It was suggested in the regular meeting that in order to try and assist Mr. Chaney as much as possible, an attempt be made to terminate the contract with the Clark County School District and award that to Mr. Chaney, however, Rev. Clark stated that would not be fair. Mr. Neal asked for clarification on the fact that Mr. Chaney was to be advanced $1,000.00 and Mr. Hoggard explained that this had come with the approval of the Manpower Administrator’s Representative and in no way indicated default on the part of the Board. Mr. Hoggard explained that Mr. Chaney was granted an earlier request for an advance in order to get adequate insurance coverage, and this had resulted in his Bi-Weekly checks being smaller. Mr. Neal added that he felt the Administration had bent over backwards to help Mr. Chaney. Mr. Hoggard stated that the only valid contract with Mr. Chaney is the one to transport students to Southern Nevada Vocational Training School. After discussion, Rev. Clark moved that Mr. Hoggard be authorized to attempt to get the Clark County School District to relinquish its right in their contract apd if they agree, award it to Mr. Chaney. He further moved that Mr. Chaney be given the contract according to guidelines outlined by Mr. Plymouth in his Chronological Analysis of conference and negotations held with Mr. James Chaney of Motor Transmission Exchange for transportation to 801 East Fremont which he read to members present at the Board Meeting of May 28, 1969, and that Mr. Chaney's present contract continue to be honored. Seconded by Mr. Neal. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Rev. Clark commended the Personnel Committee for their report, but requested that before the June 11th meeting, the top five people that were omitted be evaluated and recommended for salary increases. Mr. McPherson stated he preferred to have another committee evaluate the executive level positions of QEP and EOB. Mr. Neal stated he did not think it was appropriate, in light of the recent criticism of the program, to consider salary increases. Mrs. Hill advised that the committee had attempted to review the salaries in accordance with other governmental agencies. Mr. Neal suggested that the Personnel Committee’s report be held in abeyance. Rev. Clark stated he did not feel the Board had lived Up to its obligations, not only as far as salaries were concerned, but in other areas. Mrs. Meinhover stated the Board and Executive Committee could not make changes; this is an administrative function, but since the report had been received from the Department of Labor, the Board is responsible, adding that it had nothing to do with individuals. Rev. Clark reiterated that he would like a report by June 11th. Mr. Walker added that the answer to the problem was not
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necessarily the recommendation for raises. Mrs. Meinhover asked for an explanation of the Board's inadequacies, adding that the contract with Catholic Welfare should have been terminated sooner, but since a report was not made to the Board, they could not act. Rev. Clark explained that it would be a little difficult for staff to recommend cancellation of a contract held by a Board member. Mr. Mon Pere, Office of Economic Opportunity Field Representative, stated that it could be done on the basis of the report by the Department of Labor and reports by other Consultants. Rev. Clark asked how the personnel committee could conclude that the people under the administration were functioning properly, if the administration was not.
Rev Clark moved that the Chairman appoint a committee to evaluate key EOB and CEP Staff as well as the organization of EOB and CEP prior to the implementation of any salary recommendations. Seconded by Mrs. Meinhover. Motion carried. Members appointed to the committee are Iris Meinhover, Chairman, Dorothy King and John Wawerna. Mr. Hoggard advised the committee of the necessity of making adjustments soon, adding that he and Mr. Plymouth had been able to get some excellant staff and adjustments were going to be necessary to retain them.
REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mrs. Meinhover asked Mr. Hoggard his opinion of the Department of Labor’s report and was told that much of it was true adding that setps had been taken •» prior to the receipt of the report to rectify certain weaknesses. He said that much improvement had been made in the last six (6) weeks and that the Labor Department would probably re-evaluate the program in another few weeks. Rev. Clark stated he did not feel the Consultants or Review Teams reports were valid because he knew they did not spend as much time as they should actually working, that much information contained in some reports is obtained through hearsay and gossip. He added that the Consultants did not produce according to what we were paying them. Mr. Mon Pere stated the only people recognized by the Department of Labor are the Consultants and decisions are based on their reports. Rev. Clark asked how a; new program could be adequately operated or evaluated since no pattern had been established. Mr. Neal stated that since the report had been received, there had been much criticism of CEP and EOB members. He related that he was told by a CEP Receptionist that it was necessary for him to have a pass and as a Board member, he felt this was unnecessary and asked Mr. Hoggard to rectify the situation bv providing the Receptionist with a list of Board Members. Mr. Hoggard stated he felt everyone should have a pass and as a Board Member, they should let Mr. Plymouth or his Assistant know they are in the building. Mr. Thomas Wilson stated he did not feel Board Members should be wandering around disturbing the staff. Mr. Neal stated he was disturbed by several things and explained that when the report was received from the Department of Labor, he read the news first in the papers because he could not get a report from Mr. Hoggard and was told he would receive it in the mail. Mr. Hoggard explained that when Mr. Neal requested a copy of the report, only one was available and it was addressed to the Chairman of the Bbard and would have to be released through him and would be mailed as soon as it cpuld be duplicated. He added that the news story was released in Carson City and at the time it was released, no one here, including the Manpower Administrator's Representative had received it. Mr. Neal told Mr. Hoggard that he would be coming to the office for information and did not want to be told by a Clerk-Typist that it was not available. Mr. Hoggard explained that this is a public agency and information available would be shared with Mr. Neal or any other Board Member. Mr. Walker stated he did not want Board Members to harass staff.
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BOARD MEMBER MEETING ATTENDANCE
Mr. Hoggard asked the Executive Committee what they wanted done regarding members who have missed more than three (3) meetings and suggested sending them a letter. Rev. Clark stated that a quorum had not been present for the last two (2) meetings and suggested that a letter be sent. He added that Mayor Gragson had been outside of the building during the meeting, but did not bother to come in. He also added that no public officials were present. Mr. Walker stated something would be done. Mr. Hoggard explained that the County Commissioners had requested to be on the Board, however, if they were not going to attend, they could delegate a representative. Mr. Mon Pere stated the Public should know that the Public Officials are not attending the meetings and that if the Board sent a letter to the 0E0 Regional Office regarding the status of Public Officials on the Board, he would seek clarification. He stated he did not feel it was fair to the community for the Commissioners not to attend meetings. Mr. Walker stated he would send a letter to the Public Officials and to other members who have not attended the last three (3) meetings.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Mr. Hoggard requested approval of the initial payment for the employees retirement plan. Mr. Wilson moved that Mr. Hoggard be authorized to make the initial payment. Seconded by Mrs. Hill. Motion carried.
Mr, Neal moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Motion carried.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
J. David Hoggard
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
at
CEP CENTER - 900 West Owens
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 28, 1969
Members Present:
Lee Walker,Chairman J. R. McPherson Thomas WiIson Rev. Newton Tigner Clyde Newman Don McKamy Thelma Hearon Fred French Iris. Meinhover Woodrow WiIson Charles Jones Father Charles Shallow Rev. Leo Johnson Joe Neal Charlotte Hi I I Stella Fleming Ferren Bunker Rev. Donald Clark John Wawerna
DISCUSSION OF CEP TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT BY JOHN FADGEN - representing JAMES CHANEY OF MOTOR TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE —
Mr. Walker explained to Mr. Fadgen that no action could be taken by the Board untiI a quorum was present.
Mr. Fadgen stated he had sent a letter to Mr. Plymouth and Mr. Walker regarding the inability of his client James Chaney to negotiate a contract with CEP to provide transportation for CEP Enrollees. He said at various times Mr. Chaney had been told he needed a bus; at other times he did not and the last time he was told he needed a bus, he did not have one. Mr. Fadgen stated he met wjth Mr. Plymouth on May 13, 1969, and was advised that Mr. Chaney would provide transportation at $34.50 per day, $7.00 less than is currently being paid to the Cjark County School District, but must substantiate the amount; and added he thought the program was to aid persons to make them employable. However, he stated Mr. Plymouth had informed him that CEP was not an employment agency, and was not in a position to set one up in business. Mr. Fadgen felt Mr. Chaney- should be given consideration if he could do the job cheaper. He stated Mr. Chaney might not be a good business man, but could do the job and felt that Mr. Chaney had been given the run around by Mr. Plymouth. Mr. Fadgen explained that Mf. Chaney was three months in arrears with lease payments for the bus and asked
the Board to consider reimbursing Mr. Chaney for that amount. He added he felt Mr. Chaney had been treated unjustly.
Father Shallow stated he felt a contract was a contract and suggested that Mr. Chaney be paid the total amount of the contract and CEP should'find the funds from some source.
Mr. French stated the Committee appointed to study contracts favored awarding the contract to Chaney.
Mr. Walker asked if the $34.50 could be Justified. Mr. Fadgen replied that it could.
Father Shallow asked if the School District had justified their cost.
Rev. Clark stated he was in favor of Mr. Chaney receiving the contract, however, he felt Mr. Fadgen was "playing games" with the Board. He asked if he had a letter from Mr. Plymouth stating Chaney needed a bus and Mr. Fadgen stated he did not, and was going on Mr. Chaney's statement. Rev. Clark told Mr. Fadgen ' that most of his argument was based on hearsay. He reiterated his desire to see Mr. Chaney have the contract, but felt Mr. Chaney did not have enough reserve capital. Mr. Fadgen again stated, he did not have a letter, but Mr. Chaney had a contract.
Mr. Plymouth spoke in defense of his actions in working with Mr. Chaney and stated that after he was hired, he was given a list of prospective subcontractors, including Mr. Chaney. A contract was then negotiated on the basis of Mr. Chaney's available equipment, one limousine. The contract was signed December 6, 1968 to commence January 6, 1969. Mr. Chaney was to provide transportation to Southern Nevada Vocational Technical School for eighteen (18) enroJoes on the basis of $9.00 per round trip. Other MDTA classes were developed at Southern Nevada Vocational Technical School and Mr. Chaney was advised on January 31, 1969, that a class would begin on February 10, 1969, at 2:00 P.M. and Mr. Chaney said he would have a bus on that date. Mr. Chaney stated on February 5, 1969 that he did not yet have a bus, but would attempt to get one. On the 7th of February, Mr. Plymouth and Mr. Hoggard went to the Clark County School District and negotiated a letter of agreement for them to provide transportation to Southern Nevada Vocational Technical School for fifty- five (55) enrollees at the rate of fifty-one cent (51<£) per mile for a 64-passenger bus. Mr. Chaney advised Mr. Plymouth on February 24, 1969, that he had a bus. Mr. Plymouth stated he advised Mr. Chaney that an agreement had been signed with the Clark County School District for transportation to Southern Nevada Vocation Technical School, but would negotiate with him to provide transportation for th£ seamstress class scheduled for March 24, 1969, at the same rate he was then receiving.
Mr. Chaney began transporting enrollees to the seamstress class on March 24, 1969, and on April 23rd advised Mr. Plymouth that he was losing money and listed expenses as follows: $45.00 per week for lease of the bus, $100.00 for Insurance; $550.00 for maintenance and $700.00 for wages. Because of this, Mr. Plymouth stated he would recommend to the Manpower Administrator’s Representative, Fred Orr, that Mr. Chaney be paid $10.25 per round trip or $20.50 per day. Mr. Chaney stated he should receive $34.00 per day, but did not justify the amount.
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Mr. Plymouth stated that during the negotiations, (May 9, 1969) a call was received from Powers & Teasley regarding Mr. Chaney's failure to make payments on the lease. They were assured they would soon receive payment.
A meeting was held with Mr. Orr, Manpower Administrator's Representative and he stated justification could be made to pay Mr. Chaney $1000.00 for leasing th£ bus, $100 for insurance, $550.00 for maintenance, $666.00 for wages and $2Q0.00 for fringe benefits. However, it would be necessary for Mr. Chaney to keep accurate records related to expenditures, as is required of all Subcontractors. The average daily fee would be $26.50 or $13.25 per round trip. Mr, Plymouth stated he phoned Mr. Fadgen and explained what could be done.
Mr. Neal stated that in view of Mr. Plymouth's explanation, he did not feel the Board had an obligation to make any back payments to Mr. Chaney. Mr. Plymouth clarified that the only written contract with Mr. Chaney was for the limousine to Voch-Tech.
Mr. w. Wilson asked how much time was Mr. Chaney given to get a bus and was told 10 days. Mr. W. Wilson stated he did not think that was enough time. Mr‘, Neal stated that he thought 10 days was enough time since time was important in‘the operation of the program. Mr. Hoggard explained that the Committee had recommended the staff negotiate with certain people. Mr. Chaney's contract was fof $6750. He added that he and Mr. Plymouth had gone to the School District on Friday because the bus was needed on the following Monday.
Mr. Walker asked again how much time was given Mr. Chaney to.secure a bus and was told 10 days.
Mr. Fadgen stated that since Mr. Plymouth was a former teacher, he should be aware of the problems. He read the following letter of May 14, 1969, which was discussed earlier:
"Dear Mr. Plymouth:
As I advised you in our discussion yesterday, we represent Mr. James Chaney concerning negotiations on bus transportation of students under the Program. You advised me that Mr. Chaney is still performing under a contract with your organization to transport, via limousine, students to the Vocational Technical Training School for a sum not to exceed ^$6,750.00. Prior to commencing work , under this contract, Mr. Chaney had been advised that he would be required to have a bus to transport the added students contemplated under the contract. As I informed you at the meeting, Mr. Chaney did purchase the bus, however, upon commencement of the contract he was informed that the bus would not be needed arid thereafter he returned the bus. Subsequent to this, you informed him that a bus would be required. He informed you that he would obtain a bus. However, you thereafter contracted with the Clark County School District to transport the added students to the Vocational Technical Training School. You informed me that you still stand ready, willing and able to negotiate terms of the bus contract w’hth Mr. Chaney rather than continue your contract with the School District if Mr. Chaney could submit to you a concrete proposal.
At the meeting you told me that you had a figure in mind of $20.50 per day payment to Mr. Chaney for transporting the students by bus. Mr. Chaney
offered~tcr“undertake- theconfract^for the sum of $34-.50-per day. On■ further- questioning you informed me that your contract with the School—District was in
the total amount of $41.37 per day for bussing the students. You stated that Mr. Chaney certainly would be given consideration on his offer of $34.50 per day if he could substantiate this cost figure.
We are herewith submitting our Justification of Mr. Chaney’s figure of $34,50 even though I feel that it is somewhat odd that he be required to justify this figure in that he is fully capable of performing the services presently being performed by the Clark County School District and at a figure much less than called for in the present contract with the School District. However, be that as it may, the following is our breakdown of costs to justify the figure of $34.50 per day: Payments under the lease that Mr. Chaney has for the bus amount to $12.50 per day. Computing the mileage involved in the bussing of the students it is contemplated that expenses for gasoline and oil would be in the amount of $2.50 a day. During the term of the contract the bus certainly would require general maintenance and provisions for extra-ordinary expenses that might be brought about because of mechanical failure of some type and it is estimated that the amount which should be allocated for this is $2.85 per day. Added to this, Mr. Chaney should be entitled to a wage for driving the bus and that wage has been figured at $3.33 per hour based upon five hours of driving per day. The total of these estimated costs is $34.50.
Again, I must emphasize that the purpose of C.E.P. is to educate persons and to aid persons to make them employable members of our society and further point out that the target area of this program is that area known as West Las Vegas and West North Las Vegas. It seems that in fulfilling the aims of.th is program the program should look to people in this target area who are already employable to perform the functions necessary to carry out the purposes of this program, specifically,that if there is anyone in the target--area capable of providing transportation for those-s+uderrts- under the-p-rogram that all due consideration should be given to that person’s offer to perform the services required by the program and certainly should be given added consideration over and above any of the above mentioned when his offer to perform the services is at a figure substantially lower than that of the entity presently bussing the students.
If you have any questions concerning this proposal, please feel free to contact me. We would request early consideration of this proposal in that we have requested that we be allowed to appear before the Equal Opportunity Board at its next meeting. We are hoping to hear from you concerning this proposal prior to that time.
Very truly yours,
SINGLETON, DE LAN0Y, JEMISON & REID, Chartered
/s/ John Fadgen
John Fadgen'’
At the conclusion of the letter, Mr. Walker stated he felt there were two (2) basic issues: 1. Was reasonable time given for Mr. Chaney to secure a bus and; 2. Could the contract with the Clark County School District be termi nated.
Mr. Plymouth asked Mr. Fadgen where Mr. Chaney's vehichles were? Mr. Fadgen stated he had never seen them, but Mr. Chaney was willing and able to perform.
Mr. Neal stated that he understood funds from the Department of Labor were earmarked and that funds for transportation amounted to $18,000. However, that did not mean the $18,000. was to go to one person. He added that Mr. Plymouth had signed a contract with Mr. Chaney for $6750. for transportation to Voc-Tech and was trying to negotiate one for 801 East Fremont for the Seamstress Class.
Rev. Clark stated time was important and the program must go on.
Mr. T. Wilson asked if the contract with Mr. Chaney was for the total program or one project. Mr. Plymouth explained it was to provide transportation to Southern Nevada Vocational Technical School only.
At the end of the above discussion, a quorum was not present and a a Special Meeting of the Executive Committee held’this date'scheduled a Special Board Meeting for June 11, 1969.
Mrs. Hill stated she felt a study should be made of the Board's composition since it had been impossible to have a quorum present the last two months.
NEVADA CATHOLIC WELFARE
Father Shallow stated his agency had received a Notice of Termination for The Family Counseling Service to CEP. He explained he did not feel four days notice was sufficient, because the prooram would probably have been phased out in thirty (30) days. He stated he felt the contract was terminated because Nevada Catholic Welfare had been critical of the Concentrated Employment Program and that the letter had not stated sufficient reasons for termination. He added that in the contract, terminations could be made in an emergency and aqked for an explanation of the emergency. He further stated he challenged Mr. Hoggard's authority in terminating the contract and requested a full hearing before the Board.
Mr. Wawerna asked if the Board planned to act on the matter of Mr. Chaney's contract.
Mr. Fadgen asked who would make the decision as he felt an injustice had been done to Mr. Chaney.
Mr. Walker stated al I contractors have the right to a hearing.
Father Shallow stated that since a quorum was not present, he did not feel his Notice of Termination was in effect'.
Mr. Hoggard stated that the letter was written to Nevada Catholic Welfare after discussion with Mr. Orr and Mr. Walker and that he had the right and responsibility to issue the Notice of Termination. He explained to Father Shallow that if he did not think the notice was fair, he should appeal to the Board. He further added that the letter was also sent upon the recommendation of the Department of Labor.
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* Mr. Wawerna suggested the matter be taken up at the Executive Committee meeting.
Father Shallow again asked if the contract was terminated and added he was not objecting to the termination, but to the method and cause. He further stated he felt it was Mr. Plymouth’s fault that enrollees were not referred for Famlly Counseling.
Rev. Clark asked Father Shallow if he had said the Contract was terminated because of the criticism by Nevada Catholic Welfare of the Concentrated Employment Program and if the letter from the Department of Labor had come before his criticism. Father Shallow stated his letter of termination was received three days later.
Mr. Walker read the following letter from Mr. Hoggard to Nevada Catholic Wei fare:
"May 26, 1969
Mr. William Briare, Chairman
Nevada Catholic Welfare Bureau, Inc.
P. 0. Box 1926
216 North Main Street
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dear Mr. Briare:
As the Executive Director for the Prime Sponsor of the Las Vegas-North Las Vegas Concentrated Employment Program, for which your agency has executed a Sub-Contract to provide Family Counseling Services, I have been directed to send you this OFFICIAL NOTICE OF TERMINATION of your contract, to be effective Midnight, May 31, 1969.
This action is taken at the request of the Manpower Services Administrator of the Concentrated Employment Program, Mr. Floyd Plymouth, and upon the recommendation of the Regional Manpower Administrator of the Department of Labor, Mr. Kenneth C. Robertson.
Provisions for accomplishing this action may be found in Section Twenty- two (22) of the Special Provisions of the Contract which you signed.
If you have any questions regarding this termination, do not hesitate to call us.
Very truly yours,
' /s/ J. David Hoggard
J. DAVID HOGGARD"
JDH:VD:mjb
cc: Father Charles Shallow
Robert Fahey
Lee E. Walker
Fred Orr
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Father Shallow read from Section 22 of the Special Provisions of the
Contract.
Mr. T. Wilson said he felt the contract was terminated in the best interest of the government.
Mr. Mon Pere (Regional 0E0 Field Representative) stated that since a quorum was not present, no official action could be taken.
Rev. C. C. Smith stated he did not feel enough was being done for the Credit Union and added that much more was being done in Phoenix and in other areas. He added the Credit Union should be getting money and if some people were not going to do anything, they should absent themselves and let others operate the programs.
Mr. Fred French announced this would be his last meeting as the representative of Nevada Futures to the Economic Opportunity Board.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
J. DAVID HOGGARD
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
June 5, 1969
TO' MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
FROM: LEE E. WALKER, CHAIRMAN
RE- NOTICE OF MEETING
THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD ON:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE II,. 1969 8:00 P.M.
CEP CENTER (900 West Owens)
AGENDA
I.
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
2.
RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
MEETING HELD MARCH 26, 1969
B.
MEETING HELD APRIL 30, 1969
C.
MEETING HELD MAY 28, 1969 (ENCLOSED)
4.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
I.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF NEW CAREERS POSITIONS AND SALARIES (AGENDA OF APRIL 30 AND MAY 28).
2.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT WITH MOTOR TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE; THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BE AUTHORIZED TO ATTEMPT TO GET THE CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RELINQUISH ITS RIGHT IN THEIR CONTRACT AND IF THEY AGREE, AWARD IT TO MR. CHANEY.
B.
MR. CHANEY BE GIVEN THE CONTRACT ACCORDING TO GUIDELINES OUTLINED BY MR. PLYMOUTH FOR TRANSPORTATION TO 810 E. FREMONT.
C.
THAT MR. CHANEY’S PRESENT CONTRACT CONTINUE TO BE HONORED.
3.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT NEVADA CATHOLIC WELFARE BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING UPON RECEIPT OF A FORMAL REQUEST FROM THAT BOARD.
4.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT BOARD MEMBERS WITH POOR ATTENDANCE RECORDS BE CONTACTED.
5.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT A SUB-COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO EVALUATE THE TOP FIVE POSITIONS OF EOB AND CEP AND REPORT AT THE MEETING OF JUNE II, 1969, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALARY INCREASES UNTIL AFTER THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
B.
REPORT OF PERSONNEL EVALUATION SUB-COMMITTEE (MRS. MEINHOVER, MR. WAWERNA AND MRS. KING).
C.
REPORT OF PERSONNEL COMMMITTEE
D.
REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
E.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY at
CEP CENTER - 900 West Owens
Las Vegas, Nevada
June 11, 1969
8:15 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lee Walker, Chairman, J. R. McPherson, Eugene Echols, Mayor Oran Gragsgn, Iris Meinhover, Dorothy King, Thelma Hearon, Woodrow Wilson, Victor Hall, Harvey Dondero, Rev. Leo Johnson, Stella Fleming, William F. Cottrell, Ramon Zub?a Atty. Jerome Snyder, Charlotte Hill, Joe Neal, Elsie Thompson, Tom Hickey, Kenneth' Shaddy, Father Benjamin Franzinelli, Ella Jones, John J. Burke, Father Charles Shallow, Charles Jones and Thomas Wilson.
SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Mayor Eugene Echols. ....................................
William F. Cottre I I.................................................
Rajnon Zubia.................................................................
Atty. Jerome Snyder .............................................
Tom Hickey................................................................
Kenneth Shaddy ........................................................
Mrs. Ella Jones ........................................................
Fafher Benjamin Franzinelli .............................
City of North Las Vegas Representative for the Mayor of Boulder City
Elected Representative for the Moapa Migrant Counci I.
Clark County Legal Aid Society Representative for James Brennan, Clark County Commissioner.
Representative for William Brlare, Clark County Commissioner.
Representative for the National Association of College Women. Representative for St. James The Apostle Laymen’s Council.
Chairman Walker extended a welcome
to all of the new Board members.
RES IGNAT I ON,OF BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Walker read letters of resignation from Mrs. Pat Fahey, PAL organisation and from Mr. Wendell Waite, representative for the former Mayor of North |.as Vegas, and from Mr. Emory Lockette, formerly representing the Mayor of Bouldep City.
Mr. Walker also stated that we received a letter from Mr. Kenneth Robertson, Regional Manpower Administrator of U. S. Department'of Labor, San Francisco, California; that members of Manpower Assistant Project, inc. would be coming to Las Vegas to assist the Concentrated Employment Program personnel.
’ We have a quorum and we wiI I go on to item number 3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Walker stated that the Minutes of our last Board meeting on March 26, 1969, were included in the packet mailed to the regular members of the Board. Do you have any changes? If not, minutes stand approved as submitted. The minqtes of April 30 and May 28, 1969, are for informational purpose only as we did not have an official meeting, due to the lack of a quorum.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Walker stated that Item 4, A, No. 1 - The Executive Committee recommends approval of New Careers positions and salaries (Agenda of April 30 apd May 28). Any comments?
Mr. Hoggard explained for the benefit of new members of the Board, the New Careers Positions were added to include a staff of six people, there are a Coordinator, Curriculum Specialist, Field Supervisor, Counselor, Job Developer and Coach. These people are working and have been working, as a matter of fact they are now ready for their second pay check.
The Chairman observed that these items were on April 30th Agenda and also on May 28th Agenda, and due to a lack of a quorum being present, no action was taken by the regular Board.
Mr. Thomas Wilson moved that the recommendation by the Executive Committee for the approval of Nev/ Careers Positions and Salaries be approved. Motion was seconded by Rev. Leo Johnson. Motion carried.
Mr. Walker read Item No. 2 ’’The Executive Committee recommends approval of action regarding contract with Motor Transmission Exchange; that the Executive Director be authorized to attempt to get the Clark County School District to relinquish it’s right in their contract and if they agree, award it to Mr. Chaney.
Mr. Walker stated that we have already had an informal hearing and following that meeting, the Executive Committee had a Special Meeting and recommended Mr. Hoggard contact the Clark County School District and see if they would relinquish the balance of their contract and if they would, we would negotiate with Mr. Chaney. What we are seeking at this time is ratification of the following:
B.
That Mr. Chaney be given the contract according to guidelines outlined by Mr. Plymouth for transportation to 810 East Fremont; and,
C.
That Mr. Chaney’s present contract continue to be honored. Further, if the school did not wish to terminate the contract we would honor it. Any questions?
Mr. Hoggard stated that he had contacted the School District and they agreed to relinquish balance of contract which ends Friday. He also had a conference with Mr. Chaney and CEP Staff and we have come to an agreement about transportation which Mr. Chaney is to furnish. The agreement was the same as presented to the Board on May 28, 1969. I have been informed that Mr. Chaney has repaired the bus.
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Mr. Willie stated that Mr. Chaney has transportated CEP enrollees only by car. That Mr. Chaney's bus was repaired on this date, and that he will continue to perform on the basic contract. Mr. Chaney also has submitted invoices to us.
Mr. Walker, any questions?
Mr. Woodrow WiIson moved that we accept the recommendations made by the Executive Committee for approval of the contract with Mr. Chaney. Motion seconded by Mr. Thomas WiIson. Motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3 - The Executive Committee recommends that Nevada Catholic Welfare be given the opportunity for a hearing upon receipt of a formal request from'that board. We advised Father Shallow that we would give them a formal hearing, providing the request came from the Chairman of the Board. They are entitled to a full hearing if requested.
Moved by Mayor Gragson that Nevada Catholic Welfare have a formal hearing. Seconded by Rev. Leo Johnson. Motion carried.
Mr. Woodrow Wilson asked if a formal request was made?
Mr. Walker: No.
Next, we have ITEM NO. 4 - "The Executive Committee recommends that Board Members with poor attendance records be contacted. The last two meetings we have had about 19 people present. We have sent out some letters and some other contacts have been made.
Mr. Woodrow Wilson stated that the Board should point out the criteria, as stated in the By-Laws. It appears to me that people are wasting their time; either they appear at the meetings or resign.
Mr. Hoggard elaborated further that letters were sent to everybody missing their third meeting and that places held by persons missing more than three meetings were considered vacant.
Mr. Victor Hall asked Mr. Hoggard on the last two meetings were there enough board members indicating that they would be present? Mr. Hoggard stated the last time we had 23 members saying yes by telephone, but we actually ended up with 19 attending. <
Mr. Walker stated that a long discussion was held at the last meeting regarding the Board members not attending the meetings. Mr. Hoggard has a letter from Mr. Mon Pere, Field Representative, Office of Economic Opportunity, San Francisco, which he wi I I elaborate on later.
Mr. McPherson asked if there is a consultant working on the Board's composition now?
Chairman Walker reminded the Board that we had a motion on the floor. Motion by Mr. Thomas Wilson that the Executive Committee's recommendation that Board members with poor attendance records be contacted. Seconded by Rev. Leo Johnson. Motion carried.
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Mr. Walker, next we have ITEM NO; 5 - The Executive Committee recommends that a sub-committee be appointed to evaluate the top five positions of EOB and CEP and report at the meeting of June 11, 1969, and there will be no salary increases until after the Committee Report. The Committee did meet and they did report to the Executive Committee. I have a brief resume as to what the Committee did. '
"June 9, 1969 - 5:30 P.M. The Special Committee appointed by the Board Chairman for the purpose as suggested in Paragraph One (1) of the Personnel Committee Report dated May 28, 1969, met with the Executive Committee of 0E0.
'the following members were present: Lee Walker, Chairman, Iris J. Meinhover, Bob McPherson, Thomas Wilson, Sr., Joe Neal, Rev. Donald Clark, John Waverpa, Harvey Dondero and David J. Hoggard."
"The Special Committee after analyzing the Regional Report dated May 12, 1969, from Kenneth C. Robertson, Regional Manpower Administrator and discussing the internal and personnel problems of the CEP Program and the responsibility of the EOB, it was concluded that a realistic accroach must be taken and some firm decisions made working with a time schedule. "
" The Committee at the meeting June 9, 1969, advised the Executive Committee of their recommendations."
" The Executive Committee after discussing the Special Committee’s report advised the Director of 0E0, Dave Hoggard to work out a plan of action with directions centering around the Robertson Report and setting a deadline. With the plan of action, the Director would bring to the 0E0 Board via the Executive Committee that the CEP Program and 0E0 are complying with the Robertson Report.1
'The Executive Committee assured the Board Director that he had full support of the Executive Committee to take whatever action was needed to implement the indicated changes whether it meant replacement of employees or raising salaries required by the job themselves.'
I would also like to explain for the benefit of new members the report submi|ted by Mr. Kenneth Robertson on CEP. Mr. Robertson is Regional Administrafor of Department of Labor. He sent a team to Las Vegas to evaluate the progress of* the C|EP program. Following that, he submitted a detailed report. The report related what was wrong with CEP. We have alternatives — the program could be terminated, or It could be shifted to another agency. Mr. Hoggard has the authority he neqds to correct the deficiencies in the report. Any questions?
Atty. Jerome Snyder asked about the salary increases and challenged the wording of Item 5 of the Agenda "and there will be no salary increases until after the committee report". Mr. Walker stated that we had a personnel committee and It was their feeling upon presenting the matter to the Executive Committee that due to the report received that all salary increases should be held in abeyance.
Atty. Snyder further stated or wanted clarification if the Board was supporting Mr. Hoggard as far as authorizing salary increases next week. Mr. Walker elaborated in detail as to the Director’s powers.
Mr. Thomas Wilson stated that Mr. Hoggard is given authority to correct the situation. It is up to the Board to give Mr. Hoggard the support he needs to correct the existing situation with CEP.
Mr. Walker also stated that what the EOB wants to do is to allow Mr. Hoggard the opportunity to make the program work. They expect recommendations would be forthcoming and changes would be forthcoming and we would give him a chance to make these changes. According to Robertson’s report, main item was that the Board was not setting guidelines. I think Mr. Hoggard should be given all the help he needs.
Mr. Hoggard stated that the new members will receive copies of Mr. Robertson’s report. Mr. Snyder said it seems to him that the blanket authority wiI I add additional pressures to Mr. Hoggard. Mr. Walker said he would like to see the Executive Committee exercise control of programs. We can get smaller committees to work much better than a large committee. If the Board will give this committee the authority and let them come back to the regular board meetings with recommendations, then their actions could be ratified and more could be accomplished.
Mrs. Meinhover stated that they did not discuss this in the meeting they had. Mr. Thomas Wilson said that we are not really placing Mr. Hoggard in any jeopardy by doing this. He is not going out of the scope of his authority. He has to bring recommendations to the Board.
Father Shallow: I want to know if it would be in Mr. Hoggard’s power to terminate a contract without the Executive Committee. Mr. Walker said that final decision had to be approved by the Board.
Mr. McPherson asked how long does the Executive Committee serve and Mr. Walker replied, one year. Mr. Walker asked Father Shallow, regarding the termination of his contract, if he was asking whether it was before or after Executive Committee meeting?
Mr. Victor Hal I asked the Chairman what kind of motion do you need now.
T'The Executive Committee recommends that a sub-committee be appointed to evaluate the top five positions of EOB and CEP and report at the meeting of June 11, 1969, and there will be no salary increases until after the committee report, "lotion by Mr, V. Hall and seconded by Mr. Thomas Wilson. Motion carried, one (1) naye vote, Mr. Snyder.
Mr. Woodrow Wilson requested he be excused from meeting at 8:55 P.M.
Mr. Walker asked if any further questions regarding Items 5A and 5B. He further stated that the Personnel Committee reviewed the salaries and classifications and made certain recommendations. In view of the Robertson’s report, suggested that a sub-rcommittee be appointed. The committee reported and raises will be authorized for staff at the discretion and on recommendation of the Executive director.
Chairman, next we have item C. Report of Personnel Committee. Mr. McPherson requested the report of Personnel Committee be held in abeyance.
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Chairman Walker requested a report from the Nominating Committee. Mrs. Meinhover stated that the committee so far, has been unable to get a quorum present. This means we do not have a slate of officers to present.
Mr. Hoggard stated that the Committee should have reported at the May meeting In order for the election to have been held at the regular June meeting. Even though a slate is presented, there will be the opportunity for nominations from the floor. The regular meeting is June 25th. Mrs. Meinhover stated that they have called two meetings already without success.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT.
Mr. Hoggard stated that we have Mr. Bennett and his co-workers of MAP (Manpower Assistance Projects) team here with us tonight. Mr. Bennett spoke briefly introducing his co-workers and further stated that they were working out of Washington, D. C. and that they were not being paid by the project, but by the Department of Labor. The Robertson report was given us to read. Our staff will be here on a full time basis to help your staff and we wiI I get out of your way as fast'as we can.
Hr. Hoggard further stated that we have had Mr. Crawford from the Regional Office here studying our Board’s composition. As you know we have had no problem in getting 18-20 persons present for a Board meeting. The quorum requirement is for one more than 50$ of the membership. We have experienced great difficulty in reaching a quorum when more than 20 members’ presence is required.
We have received the resignation of Mr. Plymouth, he is leaving us to take a job in Hartford, Connecticut with a salary increase of $2500 per year. We have that vacancy. On Monday, we received the resignation of the CEP Deputy, Mr. Willie. However, he will continue to work with CEP until June 25th. He is leaving to take a $17,000.00 position.
We have both 'lop jobs vacant. Temporary arrangements have been made for the Deputy Director of EOB, Mr. Isaac White, to serve as EOB Administrative liaison for CEP. I know you are wondering how we shall fill these two vacancies for such a short period of time. As you know the original contract with the Department of Labor ends July 24, 1969. However, we received a letter from Mr.M Robertson and he has extended the contract to September 24, 1969. It is the intent of the Administration to fill these vacancies with temporary appointments from fhe present staff at least until MAP has submitted their report to the Regional Manpower Administrator.
Mrs. Meinhover asked have we had any assurance of refunding?
Mr. Hoggard related that further extensions will be dependent upon information Mr. Robertson receives from the Consultants. In other words, funding is contingent upon progress demonstrated. Also, maybe the Personnel Committee should take a look at the recommendations once we get them from the Consultants as they-effect salary and position. This may be necessary in view of the recent salary increases granted to public employees in this area.
Mr. Chairman, we have not heard from the Committee regarding the appointment of a businessman to assist with the administration of CEP. The
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The' Chairman stated that the Committee (Lee Walker, Thomas Wilson, Jim Ryan) had met with County Administrator, David Henry, but were unable to find a qualified person available at this time.
We have had our Annual Report printed and it is ready for distribution.
Mrs. Dorothy King related that Mr. Plymouth told me to advise the Board that he would like to get his checks prior to his leaving the city. Mr. Hoggard stated that Mr. Plymouth had fl Hod out the necessary papers and when he terminated he had 9 days vacation and 120 hours in comp time.
Mr. Walker asked if rhad any objections to Mr. Plymouth receiving his pay check in advance?
Motion by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Joe Neal that Mr. Plymouth's final check be issued prior to his leaving. Motion carried.
Mr. Walker next! wo have the report Mr. Willie submitted. Mr. Willie Sic-iOd ।hat he was sure ai I persons connected with this program would be wondering about'the status of the program. This report will show you that the program is moving on. Regarding my resignation, I have gained a lot of experience in this short time. I hope you got from me as much as I received from you.
Father Shallow stated he would like to make a short statement, and will c^iiirm ihis in writting in a day or two. Nevada Catholic Welfare accepts the Termination of its contract, and withdraws; its request for public hearing. We do. request that valid reasons for the emergency termination be related to us. If this ^ctic-.i was based only on the report from the Department of Labor, then what action was being taken to correct performance of other sub-contractors?
Mr. Walker state, to Father Shallow 'iter prior to his coming in to the mocTing, The Board had discussed the hearing ho had requested and agreed to grant it upon receipt of the request from the Board of Nevada Catholic Welfare.
Respectfully submitted,
J. DAVID HOGGARD
Executive Di rector
Meeting Adjourned.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF CLARK COUNTY
MEMO
June 18, 1969
TO: Members of The Board
FROM: Lee E. Walker, Chairman
RE: Notice of Meeting
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Economic Opportunity Board will be held on:
Wednesday, June 25, 1969 8:00 P.M.
CEP Center (900 West Owens)
AGENDA
I SEATING OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS.
II RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBERS
III APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Meeting held June 11, 1969 (Enclosed)
IV COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
Executive Committee Report
B.
Finance Committee Report
1.
Approval of Financial Statements for month ending March 31, 1969.
2.
Approval of Financial Statements for month ending April 30, 1969
3.
Approval of Financial Statements for month ending May 31, 1969,
(Enclosed)
C.
Nominating Committee Report.
1.
Election of Officers
D.
Report of Committee on CEP Jobs (Public Officials and Businessmen)
V ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS
A.
Special Committee Nominations by Nominating Committee (Enclosed)
B.
Appointments to Special Committees (Enclosed)
VI
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN PLANNING COMPREHENSIVE WORK TRAINING PROGRAM PLAN.
VII
REPORTS OF DELEGATE AGENCIES AND/OR ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
A.
CEP Advisory Committee
B.
Joint Neighborhood Council Advisory Committee
C.
Legal Aid Society
0. Operation Independence
1.
Full Year Headstart
2.
Day Care
3.
Outreach and Orientation
E. Clark County School District
1.
Summer Headstart
2.
Migrant Project
VIII
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
IX
OTHER ITEMS
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