HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-13 Personnel & Finance PERSONNEL& FINANCE FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Committee Members Present: Dr. David Varner, Valerie Schey, Karen White
Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic, Derek Dieter
Others Present: Murray Miller, Tony Fitts, Gary Gilot, Kareemah Fowler, Marty Wolfson, Mr.
Shabazz, Glenda Rae Hernandez, George King, John Sanders
Agenda: MBE/WBE—Utilization Board Participation Report
Dr. Varner opened the P & F Committee meeting with one item on the agenda that being a progress
report from the MBE/WBE Utilization Board.
Tony Fitts, Chairperson of the Board of the MBW/WBE provided the report. He began by briefly
summarizing their annual financial report filed last Nov. 12 with the City Clerk. Highlighting the years
activity, Tony spoke of the hiring of a diversity compliance officer in the name of the Trinal Co. on 6/12/
They were to help the Board formulate policy and set goals. Finding only 24 certified minority business' in
the area Trinal was to expand capacity while improving transparency and communication. To that end
the first bid workshop was held in 12/12 with a focus on the upcoming curb &sidewalk program in 2013.
Beyond that a certification workshop was planned for March of 2013 working with St. Mary's College.
This was part of the utilization or outreach program the enabling ordinance called for.
Dr. Varner asked about dollar thresholds for minority participation. Gary Gilot answered saying $250,000
for the state and $75,000 for the city. Oliver Davis asked how long it took to become certified. Gary said
3-4 months minimum. Karen White asked Tony if MBENVBE Board minutes were posted on line. He
said, not yet. Karen also wanted to know steps being taken to encourage participation in the process.
Tony responded saying they were going publicize workshops and specifically invite participation. Tim
Scott said the dollar value of contracts won by the 24 certified firms should be tracked.
Under miscellaneous, Valerie Schey said more economic development dollars would be directed to
neighborhood businesses.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Varner adjourned
the meeting at 4:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
r. David Varner, Chairperson
Personnel & Finance Committee