UW Campus Commission

Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Haugen, Huffaker, Geimer, Liston, and Giese

Members Absent: Burke

Others Present: Griffith, Davis, and Pleger

Chairperson Wedekind called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.

Motion by Geimer, seconded by Giese to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed.
Motion carried.

Mielke noted the following correction to the minutes from the December 21, 2006 meeting: Page 2 the word "BETSY" should be replaced with "BEDC". Motion by Geimer, seconded by Giese to approve the minutes with the foregoing noted correction.
Motion carried.

Public Comment:

None

Communications:

None

Financial Report:

C. Giese, City Clerk, presented a financial report for the period of January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 which indicated an unencumbered balance of $95,344.99 and a Designated Capital Equipment (Boiler Fund) balance of $109,930.27. Discussion followed regarding the amount of carry-over funds to transfer to the boiler fund. Because the possibility of additional 2006 expenses exist, Commission members agreed to wait until next month's meeting to designate an exact amount to transfer.

Maintenance Report, Review and Payment of Bills:

R. Griffith presented the monthly report and list of bills, broken down for 2006 & 2007 expenses. He informed Commission members he had met with representatives from Driese and Associates, a firm which viewed the campus facility to obtain information on future boiler design.

C. Davis noted an expenditure of $701.00 was made for the purchase of a federal issue post office box which has been installed on campus. Installing the post office box was the most reasonable practice available, in lieu of an annual $900.00 charge for mail pickup at the downtown post office. Motion by Wedekind, seconded by Giese to approve the $701.00 expenditure for the post office box. Motion carried. Motion by Haugen, seconded by Huffaker to approve the report and combined list of bills in an amount of $l8,726.82 (includes PO box).
Motion carried.

Dean's Report:

Dean Pleger presented his monthly report, noting the following:

• 400 full time students are on campus at present.
• Budget and Steering Committee recently met to discuss budget reductions.
• A new Library Director should be on staff by the end of the week.
• Interviews for the Philosophy position will begin soon (shared position with Richland County)
• Ongoing talks continuing with UW LaCrosse.
• Grand mission of the 2 year UW campuses will be unveiled on February 7th.
• Winter classes have proven profitable.
• One Baraboo campus staff person has resigned and accepted a position with Madison
  campus.

Upon inquiry, C. Davis gave an update on the recruitment process for Dean of the Baraboo/Sauk County Campus. At the appropriate time, Commission members supported forwarding an endorsement letter on behalf of Dean Pleger; however, final selection will be done by the Chancellor.

Discussion of Living and Learning Center:

C. Davis gave a report on activities to date, including:

• Master plan has been completed.
• Agencies meeting is upcoming.
• Lead Visionary Day will take place on January 27th.
• Living & Learning Center Task Force will be appointed by the Dean.
• Field trips upcoming, no dates finalized yet.
• The Market Study will be done in mid February.

Consideration of Amendment to the By-Laws to Include Policy on Naming of Facilities:

The draft policy was discussed and Commission members agreed to insert the word "significant" when referring to a gift stipulation for the naming of facilities. C. Davis will follow-up with the County Corporation Counsel on procedure for approval and amendment of the by-laws.

Motion by Mielke, seconded by Geimer to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 9:00 A.M.
Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 A.M.

Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary