NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, February 26, 2001, Oleson Center
7:00 p.m., Regular Meeting

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: After viewing the 50th Anniversary television promotion ads, the Board heard reports and updates from Ed Bailey and Cornerstone Architects Inc. (ISTLC plans); Tim Nelson (Tuition and Fees); Bill Janis (Building and Site Committee); and Bob Chase (West Bay Campus Partnerships Committee). No decisions were made or actions taken.

7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chair Michael McManus.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
William Janis requested that Action Item D. Tuition and Fees / Adjustment for 2001-2002 be removed from the agenda. The amended agenda was approved on a motion by William Janis, seconded by Jack Stegenga.

PUBLIC INPUT
None

CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Robert Chase, seconded by Jack Stegenga:

• minutes of the January 22, 2001 annual and regular meeting
• contributions for January 2001 in the amount of $335,880.90
• Program Audit Report for the Michigan Jobs Commission (Economic Development Job Training Program Grants for the 1998-99 grant year)

CHAIR ACADEMY AWARD TO CHET JANIK
The board recognized and congratulated Chet Janik who received an "Outstanding International Regional Leadership Award" from the Chair Academy. Regional leaders are exemplary in that they support academic and administrative excellence within their departments and colleges.

BUILDING AND SITE COMMITTEE
Chair William Janis reported that the campus master plan is being prepared for submission to the City of Traverse City; and that the FedEx Building is being appraised and environmentally studied.

WEST BAY CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE
Chair Robert Chase reported that the building floor plan is being developed; that 97,000 square feet is the official size; and that the architects who submitted bids were asked to resubmit with additional detail.

FACULTY COUNCIL
Chair Mike Surgalski reported that Faculty Council is reviewing the paperwork that faculty are required to complete to determine what is necessary and what could be eliminated; that the Salary Study process is ongoing; and that Faculty Council elections will be held later this spring.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Ilse Burke said it was a joy to serve as President of NMC, the highlight of her professional career; that the board, executive staff, and faculty/staff have been wonderful to work with; that the College is well-positioned for the future; and that Tim Nelson is an excellent choice, and she wishes him well.

Elaine Wood thanked Ilse for her creativity and leadership and for being so successful as NMC's first woman president. Mike McManus thanked Ilse for the strategic plan, for the bond support, and for her flexibility in retiring.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT / BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
The general fund revenue and expense statement for July 1, 2000-January 31, 2001 was accepted as presented on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by Jack Stegenga.

DMB PROJECT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by William Janis, to approve the State of Michigan Department of Management and Budget Project Management Agreement for the Integrated Science and Technology Learning Center as recommended by the Building and Site Committee, with some concerns which will be shared with our elected officials. Motion passed.

ARCHITECT SELECTION / MASTER PLAN
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Cheryl Follette, to authorize the administration to award a contract to Cornerstone Architects Inc. to provide master planning services for the Northwestern Michigan College main campus, in the amount of $50,000 (base bid of $36,320 plus reimbursables plus 10 percent contingency), as recommended by the Building and Site Committee. Motion passed.

PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Cheryl Follette, that Timothy J. Nelson be appointed as President of Northwestern Michigan College, effective February 26, 2001. Motion passed unanimously.

DISCUSSION
Elaine Wood thanked Mike McManus and the board for a great retreat.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin