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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Elected Operators
Committee Meeting Minutes, Saturday, January 14, 2012, by teleconference. The
meeting was called to order at 9:05 AM, and was chaired by James
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Call:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> Greg Keathley, Garnet
Prentice, Dale Layer, Andrea Nelson, Kevin Tomczak, Matilda Steele, Rob
Essenberg, Shane Jackson, James Chaney, and Risa
Patrick-Langtry.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Present:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> James Hull, Constance
Zanger, and Jennifer Doroh.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Present:</SPAN></B><SPAN
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Robinson, Larry Posont, Hazell Brooks, Joe Harcz, Joe Sontag, and Dan
Furton.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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by James Chaney:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">1. Discuss the House of
Representatives Cafeteria.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">2. Hiring another
promotional agent for the program versus a trainer.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Cafeteria by the committee:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> Constance Zanger
reported that the House of Representatives have been unhappy with BEP services
for quite some time. Rather than continue the service, they would rather have no
service at all. It became clear that not only are they seeking a change in
operator, but a change in management and focus. The facility is temporarily
closed due to remodeling changes until the facility can be opened under new
management. Bob Lozier is providing the vending service at the location.
Constance Zanger explained the specific remodeling changes to the facility. The
manager would like to have input in the selection of the operator and it is not
a training opportunity. A fully qualified operator is needed to operate the
cafeteria. The BEP is asking for the following: Change the policy that prevents
the operator without cafeteria certification to operate a cafeteria for one
time, and change the process to allow the administrative staff to interview
fully qualified cafeteria certified operators to manage the location. Members
shared concerns with building management and catering. Discussion took place on
how many operators were cafeteria certified. There was also discussion on the
most recent training class having a chance to bid on the facility. Emphasis was
placed on blind presence at the location. After discussion, Rob Essenberg made
the following motion which was seconded by Garnet Prentice<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">We allow an one time
interview process for the House of Reps being that the manager of the building
is non-mandated, that we allow an interview process and the state agency work
with representatives from the EOC to develop an interview process being inside
or outside the program and the candidate or partnership incorporate a blind
individual in running of that facility.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">The motion passed via
voice vote. An ad-Hoc committee consisting of Andrea Nelson, Rob Essenberg,
James Hull, and Constance Zanger was formed to begin work on the process. This
committee will report progress directly to James Chaney and once the facility is
back on the bid line, operators from within and outside the BEP will be
considered. Operators who have suggestions for candidates or how the interview
process is to be developed were invited to call or E-mail the small committee.
Lucy Edmonds was asked to put an announcement on the bid line explaining the
committee's decision. The committee also discussed Terry Eagle as an outside
candidate.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Promotional Agent versus
a Trainer for the BEP by the Committee:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> Committee members
expressed strong interest in having a blind trainer for the BEP. A survey that
the EOC Ad-Hoc committee asked the agency to put together from the 2009 through
2011 training classes was forwarded to Andrea Nelson on behalf of Constance
Zanger. Constance Zanger provided historical background on the trainer position.
There is no civil service position for a trainer. It was referred to as a
"Maintenance Mechanic." The position of the new PA that the agency is looking at
was provided as well as some of the duties that promotional agents have.
Committee members expressed that they would like to see the training get moved
back to the training center in Kalamazoo or other locations like apartments. Rob
Essenberg provided information on training structure that the EOC ad-Hoc
committee was looking into implementing. He discussed facilities being a three
tiered system and the training class be structured in a modular structure. The
role that current promotional agents should be providing to operators was
discussed by James Hull based on Ad-Hoc discussions. The position for the PA is
not posted at present. Concerns were shared by members regarding the new
position. It was learned that Constance Zanger, Pat Cannon, Elsie Duell, and
James Hull will have another chance to try to make the case that BEP has
sufficient money to fill another position. No matter who is hired, they will
have to go through training such as Serv Safe and vending machine training and
should be continuous. Discussion took place on using an outside contractor to
provide training/maintenance services along with a PA. No consensus was reached
on this issue. James Chaney would like to have another discussion on the topic
once more information is provided on LARA's stance. He does not want to be in a
position where a person would lose a job and if a qualified trainer/maintenance
is not found, then a possible PA/maintenance could be investigated. No motion
was made in the tabling of the topic. James Chaney moved into public comment and
it was seconded.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">1. Lulunda McDonald
commented that a trainer is needed for the program as well as
education.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">2. Joe Sontag commented
that the action taken by the committee regarding the House of Representatives
cafeteria is a board action item and should not be preceded. He also commented
on the facility's potential.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">3. Larry Posont
commented on the promotional system concerns with the State Plate. He also felt
that the class before the hotel where the training is being held currently, did
not get necessary training and a lot of money was saved when John McEntee was
the trainer.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">4. Hazell Brooks made
comments on the trainer versus PA position. She also shared concerns with her
building management.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">5. Dale Layer commented
if given the choice, he would do the training at the training
center.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">6. Comments were made
about building managers and whether a discussion would be held to find out what
expectations are.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">7. Joe Harcz commented
on the concerns with the nature of the program and violating Public Act 260. He
also made comments on Terry Eagle's case.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">8. Hazell Brooks wants
to provide the best service possible for her customers despite her
situation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">9. Lulunda McDonald
inquired about the relationship between building managers and the health
department.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">10. Greg Keathley
commented on cleaning of Panini grills.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> James Chaney asked for
a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dale Layer made the motion and Risa
Patrick-Langtry seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at 12:35
PM.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Distribution of Minutes by Jennifer Doroh:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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and completed by Jennifer Doroh on Thursday, January 19,
2012.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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