NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 25, 2001
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: After viewing the new 50th Anniversary TV ad, the board heard reports and updates from Executive Director of Administrative Services, Deborah Disch (NMC 2001-2002 Budget); President, Tim Nelson (West Bay Campus Partnerships Committee) and (Use of Federal Funds); Chair of Building and Site, William Janis (Building and Site Committee); and Director of College Outreach, Chet Janik (Child Care). No decisions were made or actions taken.

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
After amending Action Item D. Child Care Partnership to read "amount not to exceed $15,000," the agenda was approved on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by
Jack Stegenga.

PUBLIC HEARING ON 2001-2002 BUDGET
On a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Jack Stegenga, the regular meeting was closed at 7:10 p.m., and the budget hearing was opened. Deborah Disch indicated that the purpose of the budget hearing was to review the 2001-2002 budget before the public, and to invite citizens to ask questions and provide input. After receiving no public input, Jack Stegenga made a motion that the budget hearing be closed and the regular meeting reconvened, seconded by William Janis. Motion passed.

PUBLIC INPUT
None.

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

• minutes of the May 21, 2001 regular meeting, the June 12, 2001 special meeting, and the June 13, 2001 study session
• contributions for May 2001 of $136,524.41
• resignation of Laurie Chesley, Interim Dean for Learning, effective June 8, 2001
• resignation of Richard Precht, Coordinator/Instructor-Construction Technology, effective July 5, 2001
• appointment of Kurt Bullock, English Composition Instructor, effective August 27, 2001. This is a regular, full-time faculty position (replacement)
• appointment of David Dalquist, Web Coordinator, effective July 1, 2001. This is a regular, full-time professional position (new)
• appointment of Charla Kramer, Librarian, effective July 1, 2001. This is a regular, full-time professional position (replacement)

EMPLOYEE OF THE SEMESTER FOR SPRING 2001
Elizabeth Stevens, Assistant, Welcome Center, Admissions, was recognized as Employee of
the Semester for Spring 2001.

BUILDING AND SITE COMMITTEE REPORT
William Janis, Chair, Building and Site Committee, reported that Gosling Czubak will be doing construction testing for the ISTLC; that the exterior of the building is being evaluated for costs; that a communications plan is in place for informing students, staff, neighbors and the board; and that the Fed Ex Building has been purchased, while issues about the storage tanks remain.

WEST BAY CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE REPORT
Tim Nelson presented the West Bay Campus Partnerships Committee report. He reported that the committee would be having conversations with Rotary Charities about how they can fit into the plan for West Bay and that a planning grant from the State is being pursued.

PRESIDENT?S REPORT
President Tim Nelson reported that the MCCA Summer Workshop will be held in Traverse City (July 19-21); that conversations are underway about aligning all professional development activities in the first week of fall semester with a theme relating to the strategic plan; and that the speaker for Opening Conference will be John Tagg on the transition from teaching to learning.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT / FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
The general fund revenue and expense statement and fourth quarter budget adjustments for July 1, 2000-May 31, 2001 were accepted on a motion by Jack Stegenga, seconded by Elaine Wood.

CERTIFICATION OF TAXES
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that the tax rate for 2001-2002 be established at 2.3487 mills. Motion passed. (Resolution A attached)

ADOPTION OF BUDGETS
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by William Janis, that budgets and budget resolutions for fiscal year 2001-2002 be adopted as presented. Motion passed. (Resolution B attached)

CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by Elaine Wood, that the administration be authorized to enter into negotiations to partner with TCAPS, and to continue discussion with TBAISD, for the purpose of providing child care options to our students and staff in an amount not to exceed $15,000. Motion passed.

USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS, D-1100.01 - FIRST READING
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by Walter Hooper, that the board policy on use of federal funds be adopted as presented on a first reading basis. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin