NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 25, 2002
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center
5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board heard updates/reports from Marguerite Cotto, Craig Mulder, and Debby Disch (Room Scheduling Software); John Tanner and Debby Disch (GLMA and Vessel Business Plan Review); and Tim Nelson (GLMA Marina, Liquor License for Great Lakes Campus, Budgeting Issues, December 2 Study Session). 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.
| ROLL CALL | |
| Trustees present: | Ross Childs, Cheryl Follette, Walter Hooper, William Janis, Michael McManus, Jack Stegenga, Elaine Wood |
| Trustees absent: | None |
| Also present: | Molly Agostinelli, Nick Agostinelli, Karen Anderson, Jack Berman, Marguerite Cotto, Debby Disch, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Teri Hedrich, Ted Mattis, Craig Mulder, Tim Nelson, Jean Rokos, Karen Sabin, John Tanner |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Ross Childs.
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by
Jack Stegenga:
FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Jack Berman reported that Faculty Council is working to improve committee communication, especially between the Salary Study and Benefits Committees.
FOUNDATION UPDATE
Ross Childs reported that the Annual Campaign is even with last year at $77,000; that the Great Lakes Campus Campaign has 99 percent of its leadership and is in the prospect-identification phase; that WNMC’s fundraiser topped $20,000; and that the Foundation auditors expressed concerns about keeping funds available to meet endowment needs.
BOARD CHAIR REPORT
Mike McManus reported that, although the future is uncertain, he thinks NMC is in a very good position with dedicated staff and faculty, seasoned board members, and careful planning.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Tim Nelson reported that the Programs and Services Prioritization (PSP) reports were all turned in on time; that we are now in the reading/scoring phase; and that we now know more about ourselves than we ever have. He also reported that the Planning/Budget and President’s Councils are working on budget issues. He ended by thanking Mike McManus for his 12 years of service on the Board of Trustees.
ROOM SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
Walter Hooper made a motion that the administration be authorized to purchase and implement CollegeNET’s Series25 (Resource25 and Schedule25) software at a cost of $75,000 (Base Price $27,500, Training $16,000, Implementation costs $21,500, and Hardware $10,000) to automate the facilities scheduling process at NMC. The motion was seconded by Elaine Wood. Motion passed.
AIRCRAFT INSTALLMENT PURCHASE RESOLUTION
Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, to approve a resolution for installment
purchase financing to support the actions taken by the Board on October 28, 2002, approving the
purchase of three Cessna aircraft. Motion passed. (Attachment B)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. and a reception celebrating Mike McManus’ 12 years of service followed.
Recorded by Karen Sabin
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