NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, March 21, 2005, Oleson Center
7:00 p.m., Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board heard reports and updates from Walter Hooper (Board Finance and Audit Committee) and Debby Disch (Budget). No decisions were made or actions taken.
7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cheryl Follette called the Regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
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| Trustees present: | Robert Brick, Cheryl Follette, Ted Mattis, Jack Stegenga, Elaine Wood | |
| Trustees absent: | Ross Childs, Walter Hooper | |
| Also present: | Karen Anderson, Tom Carr, Marguerite Cotto, Debby Disch, Stephen Drake, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Gene Jenneman, Justin Mattis, Tim Nelson, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, Kristin Stehouwer, John Tanner |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Ted Mattis.
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Jack
Stegenga:
FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Stephen Drake reported that everyone is very busy; that they trust the Board
of Trustees will deal with the budget issues; and that they have confidence
in the Board and the administration.
LEARNER GROUP I SURVEY
Kristin Stehouwer reported that this year's survey shows a stronger emphasis
on transfer than the 2004 survey; that students have high satisfaction (95%)
with their educational goal achievement; that an NMC degree is often included
among their multiple goals; and that the goal of job skills/career change
is not as prevalent this year. Complete survey results are available on the
President's website: www.nmc.edu/president
BARBECUE BOARD REPORT
Bob Brick reported that the group is discussing ways to reduce costs and enhance
revenues to restore the fund balance which was depleted last year due to
poor weather.
BOARD LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
Jack Stegenga said that Tim Nelson, Walter Hooper, John Tanner and he had met
with our legislators in Washington to tell them the "NMC story" and
seek funding for the completion of the harbor project.
FOUNDATION REPORT
Jack Stegenga reported that the Annual Community Campaign had gone over its
goal of $275,000; that the Foundation has received several planned gifts;
and that Ross Childs and Kathleen Guy are presenting on Foundation Planning
and Fundraising to the Georgia Technical Colleges Foundation Association
this week.
BOARD CHAIR REPORT
Cheryl Follette reminded the Board of their retreat on April 22 and said
she's attended many community events lately and heard positive feedback
about what NMC is doing.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Tim Nelson thanked Teri Hedrich, Mark Ribel and Barb Benson for a successful
Annual Community Campaign; and thanked Debby Disch and her staff for the
bond refinancing.
CAMPUS STEAM TUNNEL REPAIR
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by Ted Mattis, that the administration
be authorized to enter into a contractual agreement for the repair of the
steam tunnel between the Tanis and Osterlin buildings and the removal of
the Tanis courtyard stairwells in the amount of $32,216.70 plus a 10% contingency,
for a total project budget of $35,440. Motion passed.
STEAM VAULT REPLACEMENT
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by Ted Mattis, that the administration
be authorized to enter into a contractual agreement for the replacement of
the steam valve vault that serves the Fine Arts and Physical Education buildings
in the amount of $25,000.00 plus a 10% contingency, for total project budget
of $27,500. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Recorded by
Karen Sabin
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