MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

THE LANDMARK INN

230 N. FRONT STREET

MARQUETTE, MI 

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

  Live audio streaming of the meeting will be available online at approximately 9:00 am at the MCB Web site at www.michigan.gov/mcb  or MEEwebsite.com , click on live broadcast.    

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AGENDA

I. Committee of the Whole  9:00 - 10:30

·          Board Organization - Authority, Structure and Policies Suggested Amendments discussion

·          MCB Meeting Schedule 2010-11

·          Discussion on Proposed Revisions on College Policy

·          Reports on Commissioner Activities

·          Standing Committee Assignments

·          Issues/Questions from Previous Meeting

·     Other  

REGULAR MEETING

II.        Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum -  Ms. Jo Ann Pilarski, Chairperson  10:30-10:45

III.       Approval of June 26, 2009 Meeting Minutes - MCB Board

IV.       Board Correspondence

 V.         PUBLIC COMMENT*    10:45 - 11:00  *NOTE:     Public comment may be submitted during the meeting from 9:30- 12:00 p.m. via email, to be read at 1:00, to mcbpubliccomments@comcast.net .  Emails received outside of this time frame are not considered part of Public Comment.

 VI.       Business Enterprise Program Report - Ms. Constance Zanger, BEP Manager   11:00 - 11:30

·          Administrative Law Judge Decision - Michael Costantini (Action Item)

Elected Operators Committee Report - Mr. James Chaney, Chair

·          Motion #1:    Development of a highway vending refund process. (Action Item)

·          Motion #2:    Implementation of a one-day train-the-trainer class for operators interested in providing on-the-job experience (OJE) training for a 5 year certification period. (Action Item)

·          Motion #3:   Criteria to maintain awarding 3 Operator Selection System voluntary training points for OJE train-the-trainer. (Action Item)

·          Motion #4:    Time limitations for OJE trainer certification. (Action Item)

  VII.       Administrative Reports 11:30-12:00                                                                                                             

·          Consumer Services Report - Mr. Leamon Jones, Consumer Services Director                                                                           

·          Administrative Services Report - Ms. Sherri Heibeck, Manager

·          Training Center Report - Mr. Bruce Schultz, Training Center Assistant Director

LUNCH   (Note: Lunch provided to Commissioners and invited Guests)   12:00 - 1:15

VIII.         PUBLIC COMMENT*    1:15 - 1:30 *NOTE:     Public comment may be submitted during the meeting from 9:30- 12:00 p.m. via email, to be read at 1:00, to mcbpubliccomments@comcast.net .  Emails received outside of this time frame are not considered part of Public Comment.

 IX.       Director's Report - Mr. Patrick Cannon, State Director  1:30-1:45

X.       Amy Maes, Executive Director, SAIL (Superior Alliance for Independent Living), Marquette  1:45 - 2:00

XI.       Rita Keilholtz, Regional Manager of Workforce Development from Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan  2:00 - 2:15

XII.       Introduction of Jim Unger, New Rehabilitation Teacher, Escanaba MCB Field Office (Introduction by Bernie Kramer)  2:15 - 2:20

XIII.        Remarks by Escanaba staff:  Ed Haines, Christine Pada  2:20 - 2:45

XIV.        Questions from Commissioners  2:45 -3:00

XV.        Adjournment  3:00

*NOTE:      Public comment may be submitted during the meeting from 9:30- 12:00 p.m. via email, to be read at 1:00, to mcbpubliccomments@comcast.net .  Emails received outside of this time frame are not considered part of Public Comment.

The meeting site is accessible.  Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products in order to enhance accessibility for everyone.  People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call Sue Luzenski at 517/335-4265 by September 14, 2009.