NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, April 28, 2003, Oleson Center
7:00 p.m., Regular Meeting

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The Student Government Association joined the board for dinner and informal conversation.

7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cheryl Follette called the regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Ted Mattis, seconded by Ross Childs, the agenda was approved.

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

• minutes of the March 24, 2003 regular meeting and the April 7, 2003 special meeting
• contributions for March 2003 in the amount of $351,164.46
• third quarter grant notifications
• summary report for general fund accounts as of March 31, 2003 (Attachment A)
• contract reduction request from Gordon C. Grimm, Specialist-Career and Employment Services, effective May 1, 2003
• retirements of:
  David J. Terrell, Humanities Instructor, effective June 1, 2003
  Philip M. Butkovich, Custodian, effective March 1, 2003
  Sally L. Cole, Bookstore Clerk-University Center, effective December 1, 2002
  Robert J. Dederichs, Business/Humanities Adjunct Instructor, effective June 1, 2002
  Diane L. Hubert, Humanities Adjunct Instructor, effective June 1, 2002
  Jerome W. Gates, Humanities Adjunct Instructor, effective June 1, 2002

COUNTY TAX COLLECTION REPORT
Dennis Aloia, Grand Traverse County Coordinator, gave a report on the County Tax Collection proposal to more efficiently collect personal property taxes.

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Chair Jack Berman reported that Faculty Council regards the changes in benefits to be reasonable, considering budget constraints. Efforts are being made to compare NMC benefits with other community colleges for next year.

BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Walter Hooper reported that the Board Finance Committee heard an update from Debby Disch regarding college finances.

BUILDING AND SITE COMMITTEE REPORT
William Janis reported that the Building and Site Committee’s discussions are reflected in the action items of this meeting.

FOUNDATION REPORT
Jack Stegenga reported that the Annual Fund Campaign exceeded its goal and welcomed 120 new donors, and that the Great Lakes Campus cultivation events are continuing, with a recent one aboard the TS State of Michigan.

FOUNDATION FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Ross Childs reported that investment performance continues to be disappointing, and that this year fewer Presidential Scholarships in lesser amounts will be awarded.

MUNSON PARTNERSHIP UPDATE
Marguerite Cotto reported that the Munson/NMC partnership’s Plan of Work will be formalized by July 1 and will include activities in three areas: workforce development, leadership and management training, and community learning.

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Debby Disch reported that the budget timeline has been pushed back. Board discussion of the budget will be during May with approval in June.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Tim Nelson reported that the Munson/NMC partnership is an excellent example of a corridor and that Munson now views NMC as a primary training advisor; that the month of May features many events for board participation, including the International Dinner on Friday, May 2; and that a recent MCCA meeting revealed budget shortfalls for the State so that additional reductions are expected for community colleges.

GREAT LAKES CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT
Walter Hooper reported that the Great Lakes Campus Capital Campaign is well underway and needs the support of the board and college family. The public kick-off, including “Buy A Fish,” will be BBQ day.

OLD COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by William Janis, that the administration be authorized to enter into a General Construction Contract with Hallmark Construction to renovate the old Communications Building in the amount of $271,810 (base bid of $247,100 plus 10 percent contingency, funding source Bond Fund—general renovations), as recommended by the Building and Site Committee. Motion passed.

BOND-FUNDED PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST
Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Ted Mattis, that the bond-funded Projects Priority List be approved as presented, as recommended by the Building and Site Committee. Motion passed. (Attachment B)

BOARD POLICY A-105.00
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Ross Childs, that Board Policy A-105.00 be revised as presented on a first-reading basis. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin

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