Location:
Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus
Lange Center Conference Dining Room,
Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Wankerl, Mielke, Haugen, Lombard, Griffith, Otis, Wedekind, Brophy, and Giese.
Others Present: Dick Panke (UW Systems Representative); Steve Anderson and Mayur Patel (Johnson Controls, Inc. Representatives).
Chairperson Wankerl called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Wedekind, seconded by Lombard to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2002 meeting and the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Johnson Controls Energy Conservation Presentation:
Mr. Steve Anderson, Account Executive and Mr. Mayur Patel, Project
Development Engineer, with Johnson Controls, Inc. gave a presentation on
energy conservation which dealt with information on the Wisconsin Energy
Initiative program, utility consumption, facility improvement measures,
energy savings potential, and project development agreement for Campus
facilities. Discussion followed with Commission members. Mr. Dick Panke,
representing the UW System, indicated his successful past participation
in projects of this type at other state-owned and operated locations.
Commission member Carey Otis asked the representatives to present their
information to the Baraboo City Council, specifically members of the
Finance Committee, which they agreed to do.
Financial Report:
The City Clerk reported the Campus budget 2002 year end account
balance print out appears to be approximately $19,000 over expended;
however, some of the expenses shown were actually 2003 budgetary items.
Any necessary budget amendments will be made, based on the motion
adopted at last month's meeting.
Maintenance Report and Approval of Bills:
Robert Griffith presented the maintenance report and list of bills
for January. Discussion followed on replacing carpet and lighting steps
in certain areas on Campus. Chairperson Wankerl suggested including this
item in the 2004 budget, should sufficient funds be unavailable this
year. Motion by Wedekind, seconded by Otis to approve the monthly list
of bills in an amount of $1,012.71. Motion carried.
Dean's Report:
* Dean Brophy thanked the representatives of Johnson Controls for a
good report and endorsed proceeding with the project on energy
conservation.
* The Campus is 100% full for Spring enrollment.
* A Community Wide Strategic Planning Session was recently held on Campus with plans to continue to hold sessions two times a year.
* Copies of a 2002 Press Book for the University of Wisconsin, Baraboo/Sauk County Campus were distributed to Commission members.
* A brief report was given on any planned changes or upgrades to Campus facilities.
Discussion Items:
Chairperson Wankerl announced notification of the upcoming receipt of FEMA funds in an amount of $6,775.79 for a past "washout" of the detention pond. The Chair will sign any necessary paperwork which may be required.
A brief discussion on fund raising, endowment funds, and scholarships took place.
A short progress report on the status of building Campus dormitories followed.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Lombard to set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 2:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary