NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 17, 2001
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board heard updates / reports from Debby Disch (audits and freezer building demolition); Kathleen Guy (Foundation Board members and amendments to the by-laws); and Tim Nelson (future board discussion topics). No decisions were made or actions taken.

REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Michael McManus.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Cheryl Follette, to amend Jeffery J. Straw's effective date to "January 7, 2002." The motion passed, and the agenda was approved.

PUBLIC INPUT
None

CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Ross Childs:

• minutes of the November 19, 2001 regular meeting and the December 3, 2001 study session
• contributions for November 2001 in the amount of $120,678.07
• amendments to the Foundation by-laws
• appointment of Cathy J. O'Brien, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Services, effective January 2, 2002. This is a regular, full-time, Technical/Paraprofessional, replacement position.
• appointment of Bryce E. Turner, Computer Support Specialist, effective December 3, 2001. This is a regular, full-time, Technical/Paraprofessional, new position.
• appointment of Jeffery J. Straw, Computer Information Systems Instructor, effective January 7, 2002. This is a regular, full-time, faculty, replacement position.

RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM J. KING
The Board of Trustees recognized William J. King, upon his retirement, for his 31 years of service, his wealth of knowledge, and generous spirit.

EMPLOYEE OF THE SEMESTER FOR FALL 2001
The Board of Trustees recognized Douglas G. Campbell as Employee of the Semester for Fall 2001. The board thanked Doug for his creative contributions to the 50th Anniversary celebration and wished him well in his retirement.

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Gordon Niemi had nothing to report about Faculty Council, but described to the board the very thorough process by which Jeffery Straw was selected for a CIS instructor.

BUILDING AND SITE COMMITTEE UPDATE
William Janis reported that the committee had not met since his last report.

WEST BAY CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE UPDATE
Jack Stegenga reported that there was no resolution yet to the partnership being discussed with Rotary Charities, and that the "freezer building" is slowly coming down.

BOARD CHAIR REPORT
Michael McManus reported that the board would be developing an instrument for a board evaluation process and also discussing the setting of policies at the upcoming retreat. He asked the board for their input/suggestions regarding other agenda items.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Tim Nelson reported that 185 people attended the NMC holiday party, and that the holiday card being sent out by the College was designed by an NMC student. He also reported that NMC would be open between Christmas and New Year's; that because Spring Semester is starting a week later, enrollment comparisons are difficult to make, but the Enrollment Management staff is using suggestions from the Enrollment Management consultant to follow up with students who have expressed an interest in NMC, but have not enrolled; and that Munson Healthcare and the NMC Workforce Development Team have met again and are developing first steps.

GENERAL OPERATING FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The general operating fund financial statement for activity through November 30, 2001 was accepted as presented on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by Jack Stegenga. Motion passed.

AUDITS
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by Elaine Wood, to accept the audits of Northwestern Michigan College, the NMC Foundation, and federal assistance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001 as presented. Motion passed.

SUMMER TAX COLLECTION
Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Walter Hooper, that the resolution to collect 50 percent of college property tax revenues in summer 2002 be approved. Motion passed.

FOUNDATION BOARD NOMINATIONS
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by Ross Childs, to approve the following Foundation Board appointment (Barbara Benson to a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2002), and re-appointments (George Anderson, Les Arnell, Don Good, Jay Hook, Chuck Judson, Mark Ribel, Sr., Art Schmuckal, and JoAnne Zimmerman to three-year terms, beginning January 1, 2002). Motion passed.

DISCUSSION
The board discussed the annual fund campaign. No decisions were made or actions taken.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin

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