Kane County Jobs Committee met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Weber called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Mo Iqbal | Co-Chairman | Present | |
| Steve Weber | Co-Chairman | Present | |
| Theresa Barreiro | Board Member | Present | |
| Myrna Molina | Board Member | Present | |
| Douglas Scheflow | Board Member | Late | 10:04 AM |
| Penny Wegman | Board Member | Present | |
| Angela C Thomas | Board Member | Late | 10:10 AM |
2. Approval of Minutes: March 15, 2019
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mo Iqbal, Co-Chairman
SECONDER: Penny Wegman, Board Member
AYES: Mo Iqbal, Steve Weber, Theresa Barreiro, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman
ABSENT: Douglas Scheflow, Angela C Thomas
3. Office of Community Reinvestment - Workforce Development Division
OCR Dir. Berger introduced staff Gonzalez who discussed the reports on file and provided a handout not included in the agenda packet. The Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act (WIOA) Grants awarded for FY2019 were discussed. (Scheflow arrives at 10:04 a.m.) The WIOA grants run on a two - year cycle (July 1- June 30). In the first year, the County must show compliance in spending/obligating for at least 80% of each grant. Gonzalez provided information on the Trade, Rapid Response, Layoffs and Incentive Grants.
4. Comments by Co-Chair
None
5. Jobs Committee Priorities
A. USDA Site Selection Update (Priorities 3, 4 and 6)
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation not included in the agenda packet, staff Toth provided an update on the USDA Headquarters site selection. The Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) facilities have estimated 260-360 employees. Kane County is one of 67 applicants that are still under consideration. More information will be provided at the May Committee meeting. Brief discussion occurred. (Thomas arrives @10:10 a.m.)
RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT:
APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
Mo Iqbal, Co-Chairman
Penny Wegman, Board Member
Mo Iqbal, Steve Weber, Theresa Barreiro, Myrna Molina, Penny Wegman Douglas Scheflow, Angela C Thomas
B. Fabulous Fox River Trail Update and Brochure Distribution Planned Funding (Priorities 3, 4 and 6)
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation not included in the agenda packet, staff Miller provided an update on the recent Fox River Summit. The new website recently launched provides information of access sites including maps, amenities, parking, directions, fees, signage, photos and hazards. According to a study by the River Management Society, the revenue generated along water trails comes from goods/services, visitor expenditures, lodging, shops, dining, gas, groceries and other activities. In another study in Michigan, the Heron River Water Trail, the estimated impact was about $50 million generated to the local economy during 2010-2012. A grant awarded from the National Park Service will provide the funding needed to print 50,000 copies of the Fabulous Fox brochure. Staff Miller will receive10, 000 brochures to distribute to local organizations. The remaining brochures will be distributed during the paddling season to the Chicago and Milwaukee regions.
6. Public Comment
None
7. Reports Placed on File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member
SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Co-Chairman
AYES: Mo Iqbal, Steve Weber, Theresa Barreiro, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Penny Wegman, Angela C Thomas
8. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
9. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Penny Wegman, Board Member
SECONDER: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member
AYES: Mo Iqbal, Steve Weber, Theresa Barreiro, Myrna Molina, Douglas Scheflow, Penny Wegman, Angela C Thomas
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
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