[nfbmi-talk] reminder mcrs meeting today

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ACTION ITEM

 

DRAFT

 

Business Meeting Agenda

 

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

 

10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

MCRS Meeting Room, Lansing, MI

 

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DIAL:  866.749.7360

 

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10:30 a.m.

 

Call to Order – Carol Bergquist, Chair

 

Roll Call, Welcome & Introductions

 

Action Items:

 

Approval of Agenda

 

Approval of Minutes

 

Reference Documents:

 

Draft Agenda – May 2nd, 2014

 

Draft Minutes – February 7th, 2014

 

10:40

 

Public Comment*

 

10:50

 

Executive Team (ET) Report

 

C. Bergquist, Chair

 

Action Item #1:  Acceptance of Final ET Work Team Minutes

 

Motion needed to accept and place on file the ET Minutes.

 

Financial Operations

 

Action Item #2:  Acceptance of Financial Statements

 

Motion needed to accept and place on file the monthly financial statements for January, February, and March 2014.

 

Action Item #3: Approval of Draft FY 2015 Annual Meeting Calendar

 

Motion needed to approve Draft FY 2015 Annual Meeting Calendar.

 

Action Item #4:  ET Election - 2 positions (minimum 1 year on Council)

 

Motion needed to nominate 2 ET Members

 

ET Report Continued - Updates:

 

Public Comment Training Session

 

Action Item #5:  Approval of Public Comment Policy and Procedure

 

Motion needed to approve Draft Public Comment Policy and Procedure.

 

MRS State Director Meeting Invitation

 

NCSRC & CSAVR Conference Report - Brian Sabourin, Vice Chair

 

Executive Director Performance Appraisal

 

11:10

 

Update - Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (LARA-BSBP), Edward Rodgers, Bureau Director

 

11:40

 

Update - Department of Human Services - Michigan Rehabilitation Services (DHS-MRS) Sue Howell, State Director

 

12:10 p.m.

 

Working Lunch

 

Staff Report – Marlene Malloy, Executive Director

 

1:15

 

Public Comment*

 

1:30

 

Strategic Plan Update and Next Steps

 

2:00

 

State Plan Work Team Update

 

Action Item #6:  Approval of Draft Attachment 4.2(c) for MRS FY 2015 State Plan

 

Motion needed to approve Draft Attachment 4.2(c) for MRS FY 2015 State Plan.

 

2:45

 

Customer Service System Issues

 

Client Assistance Program – B. Sabourin

 

DHS-MRS Administrative Hearings Coordinator – Ruth O’Connor

 

3:00

 

Partnership Reports (limit reports to no more than 5 minutes) - B. Sabourin

 

Governor’s Talent Investment Board - William Jones

 

Hannahville Indian Community – C. Bergquist

 

Michigan Alliance for Families – Caryn Pack Ivey

 

MI Department of Education/Office of Special Education – Sheryl Diamond

 

MI Statewide Independent Living Council - Sara Grivetti

 

3:30

 

Adjourn

 

* The time dedicated for Public Comment is flexible so that all persons present in-person or on the phone will be provided the opportunity to make comment

and the Chair will adjust the time schedule of the Agenda as needed.

 

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the MCRS Office 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Our staff will

be glad to work with you regarding your request if you notify us by Tuesday April 29th, at 517.887.9370. Thank you.

 

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING:  Friday, August 8, 2014 - MCRS Meeting Room,

 

Lansing, MI

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