NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, May 20, 2002
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board heard reports and updates from Vice President for Educational Services, Stephen Siciliano and Executive Director of Administrative Services, Debby Disch (Program and Services Priorization [PSP]); Debby Disch (Budget and Security); and Bill Janis, Chair of Building and Site Committee. 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
William Janis made a motion that the agenda be approved with the following amendments and rearrangments: 1) Action Items I and J: effective date of hire for Dr. Jay Barcley Owens and Dr. Johnathon Mauk be changed to August 22, 2002; 2) Report Item Q: remove Building and Site Committee Update; and 3) Move the Action Item calendar to precede Consent Items; seconded by Cheryl Follette. Motion passed.

PUBLIC INPUT
The board heard public input from Clifton Murie regarding: 1) his letter addressed to the Board of Trustees dated April 1, 2002; and 2) NMC’s document retention policy.

TRUTH-IN TAXATION AND BUDGET HEARING NOTICE
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by William Janis, to adopt a resolution establishing the date of June 24, 2002 for the Truth-in-Taxation Hearing on the 2002 tax levy and a Budget Hearing on the 2002-2003 budget. Motion passed. (Resolution attached)

PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by Walter Hooper, authorizing the administration to contract with Elmer’s Crane & Dozer, Inc. for the parking lot resurfacing project in the amount of $374,000 (base bid plus 10% contingency) to be funded by bond, as recommended by the Building and Site Committee. Motion passed.

SHIP HANDLING SOFTWARE
William Janis made a motion, seconded by Walter Hooper, authorizing the administration to contract with ECO in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the purchase of electronic aid equipment for GLMA’s ship handling simulator to be funded by the Congressional grant administered by FIPSE, as recommended by the Building and Site Committee. Motion passed.

MCCA REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
On a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by William Janis, Walter Hooper was designated NMC=s representative to the Michigan Community College Association Board of Directors for 2002-2003, with Elaine Wood as alternate. Motion passed.

APPOINTMENT OF FELLOWS
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by William Janis, that Marvin and Luella Rorick be appointed Fellows of Northwestern Michigan College, with all the honors and privileges pertaining thereto. Motion passed.

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

• minutes of the April 29, 2002 regular meeting and the May 6, 2002 special meeting
• contributions for April 2002 of $152,713.84
• general operating fund monthly financial statement for activity through April 30, 2002
• appointment of Dr. Jay Barcley Owens, English Composition Instructor, effective August 22, 2002. This is a regular, full-time, Faculty position (replacement).
• appointment of Dr. Johnathon D. Mauk, English Composition Instructor, effective August 22, 2002. This is a regular, full-time, Faculty position (replacement).
• appointment of Stephen J. Morse, Coordinator/Instructor-Construction Technology for Extended Educational Services. This is a regular full-time Professional position, effective June 3, 2002 (replacement).
• appointment of Dr. Darby L. Hiller, Coordinator-Institutional Research for Learning Resources and Technologies Department. This is a regular full-time Professional position, effective August 1, 2002 (new).
• retirement/reduction in contract of Julie A. Medlin, Science and Math Instructor, effective May 17, 2002
• Resignation of Dr. Kevin M. Peek, Social Sciences Instructor, effective May 17, 2002

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Marilyn Jaquish reported that the new Faculty Council officers are: Jack Berman, President;
Ernie East, Vice President; Mike Hochscheidt, Treasurer; and Tammy Livengood, Secretary.

FOUNDATION UPDATE
Mike McManus reported that the 2002 Barbecue was a success; that the Finance Committee is meeting to discuss investment strategies; and the August 1, 2002 Scholarship Open is securing sponsors.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Tim Nelson thanked all of those who participated in the Barbecue, Honors and Commencement. He also thanked all faculty and staff for an excellent year.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Recorded by
Karen Sabin

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