UW Campus Commission

DATE: Thursday, March 15, 1007
DATE: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE:
Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus in Lange Center Meeting Room,
located off the Joe Wankerl Cafeteria
1006 Connie Road
Baraboo, WI 53913

Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Geimer, Giese, Liston, Huffaker, and Haugen.
Others Present: Pleger, Griffith, Silva, and Poehlin.

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

Chairperson Wedekind asked to move the "Discussion of Heating System" item up on the agenda to follow "Communications". Motion by Geimer, seconded by Huffaker to approve the agenda for today's meeting, with the foregoing change.
Motion carried.

Motion by Giese, seconded by Geimer to approve the minutes of the February 15, 27, 28 & March 1, 2007 meetings, as mailed.
Motion carried.

Public Comment:

None

Communications:

None

Discussion of Heating System:

Chairperson Wedekind introduced Mr. Bob Silva, Precision Controls, and Mr. Jim Poehlin, First Supply, who addressed the Commission and presented an overview of the work which would be completed in the proposed boiler replacement project; Mr. Poehlin confirmed he would draft specs for a fee of $1,000.00. Motion by Geimer, seconded by Huffaker to hire Mr. Poehlin to draft specs for the boiler replacement project, to include pre-qualification and performance bond requirements. Motion carried. Commission members agreed it would be most advantageous for the Campus if the Commission directly purchased the equipment and paid for the cost of installation.

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 $76,569.29. It was noted the Capital Equipment Fund (boiler replacement fund) now has an estimated balance of $225,000.00.

Maintenance Report and Approval of Bills:

R. Griffith presented the monthly report and list of bills. Motion by Haugen, seconded by Geimer to approve the report and payment of bills in the amount of $3,461.75.
Motion carried.

Dean's Report:

Dean Pleger presented his monthly report, noting the following:

• Thanked the Campus Commission for their support during the recent interview process for the position of Campus Dean.
• The Philosophy candidates will be on Campus this week.
• Recent meetings have been held in an attempt to gain additional faculty appointments;
  several recent staff departures have occurred.

Discussion on Living and Learning Center:

Dean Pleger gave a report on activities to date, including:

• A recent planning meeting with representatives from the public and City of Baraboo was held and dealt with ways in which to promote more connectivity with the Campus and City of Baraboo.
• The marketing study is almost complete; results will be presented to the City and
  County following the end of the semester.

A brief discussion followed regarding marketing the Campus to the tourist population and addition of a sidewalk and/or trail system to the downtown area.

Motion by Mielke, seconded by Giese to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 9:00 A.M.
Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 A.M.

Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary