NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: Debby Disch presented the Fiscal Year 2005-06 General Fund and Auxiliary Budgets (DRAFT) to the board for discussion. 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.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by Ted Mattis, to add the following REPORT to the agenda: NMC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter. The amended agenda was then approved on a motion by Ross Childs, seconded by Ted Mattis.

PUBLIC INPUT
None.

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

• minutes of the April 22-23, 2005 retreat; April 25, 2005 regular meeting; and the May 9, 2005 special meeting
• contributions for April 2005 in the amount of $1,431,093.59
• summary report for general fund accounts as of April 30, 2005 (Attachment A)

EMPLOYEE OF THE SEMESTER
The board recognized and congratulated Jan Gasnik, Records Specialist, and Steve Morse, Coordinator/Instructor-Construction Technology, as Employees of the Semester for Spring 2005.

PHI THETA KAPPA
The board recognized and congratulated Alpha Rho Pi, NMC's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, for awards they received at the State Conference, which included: "Most Distinguished Chapter" for the second year in a row; First in Leadership; First Runner-up in Service; First Runner-up in Fellowship; and Most Distinguished Chapter Advisor, Kari Kahler.

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Stephen Drake reported that John Mauk, Communications instructor who received the 2005 Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award, has published two textbooks on writing. Stephen also thanked the board for continuing to be open.

BARBECUE BOARD REPORT
Bob Brick praised the hard work of the very well-organized Barbecue Board and said there had been 7,945 meals served.

BOARD FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Walter Hooper reported that the May 11 meeting had focused on the FY06 budget.

BOARD LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
Jack Stegenga reported that they had sent letters to elected officials in support of $1.8 funding for the harbor renovation.

BOARD STRATEGIC GOALS COMMITTEE REPORT
Elaine Wood brought a recommendation for making the dinner meeting social, so that all board discussions happen at the regular meeting, suggesting dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider this change at the June meeting.

BOARD POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT
Ross Childs said they plan to review all board policies; that they have a calendar of meetings; and that all meetings are open.

FOUNDATION REPORT
Jack Stegenga thanked the Barbecue Board for their good work and read their names; thanked Foundation members who are attending high school award ceremonies to present the NMC Presidential Scholarships and Commitment Scholarships to graduating seniors; and reminded everyone of the Commitment Scholarship Golf Outing on June 15 at the Kingsley Club.

FOUNDATION FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ross Childs said they have a meeting coming up in June.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Tim Nelson thanked everyone for a great Barbecue; congratulated Jan Gasnik and Steve Morse; said the "T. S. State of Michigan" (ship) is expected back in early June; said the State of Michigan (state) continues to face budget uncertainties which will impact us; and that 39% of TCAPS grads will be attending NMC.

TRUTH-IN-TAXATION AND BUDGET HEARING NOTICE
Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that the date of June 27, 2005, be established for a Truth-in-Taxation Hearing on the 2005 tax levy and a Budget Hearing on the 2005-2006 budget, and that the notice of such hearing be approved. Motion passed. (Attachment B)

MCCA REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by Ted Mattis, that Robert T. Brick be designated NMC's representative to the Michigan Community College Association Board of Directors for 2005-2006, with Elaine Wood as alternate. Motion passed.

APPOINTMENT OF FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by Ross Childs, that the appointment of Melvin R. Cooke, Jr., to the NMC Foundation Board of Directors be approved. Motion passed.

RESOLUTION ON BOND MILLAGE RATE
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that for fiscal year 2004-2005, the total millage rate of 0.73 mills for bond debt services shall be levied upon property located within the college district. Motion passed. (Attachment C)

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Recorded by
Karen Sabin