DATE: Thursday, June 28, 2007; 9:00 A.M.
Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus in Lange Center Executive Dining Room, located off the Joe Wankerl Cafeteria, 1006 Connie Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913
Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Haugen, Kivioja, and Giese.
Members Absent: Huffaker and Geimer.
Others Present: Davis, Griffith, Janke, and news media representative.
Chairperson Wedekind called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Kivioja, seconded by Giese to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as amended. Motion carried.
Motion by Giese, seconded by Kivioja to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2007 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment: None
Communications:
Signed copies of the Alliant Energy Shared Savings Contract and agreement for the purchase and installation of a boiler between the University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County Campus Commission and Precision Controls, Inc. were received and filed with the County Clerk/Secretary.
Financial Report:
C. Giese, City Clerk, presented a financial report for the period 01/01/07 to 06/30/07 which indicated an unencumbered balance of $84,660.89; the balance included the first payment of boiler replacement expense.
Maintenance Report and Approval of Bills:
R. Griffith presented the monthly report and list of bills. Griffith informed Commission members that a section of sidewalk near the front entrance to the Lange Center was in need of replacement, and would now include installation of an expansion joint to deter future cracking. A potential vendor was contacted and estimated a cost to do the job at $3,000.00. Commission members agreed the work should be done as soon as possible, but suggested obtaining additional quotes and possibly use the City of Baraboo contract. Motion by Mielke, seconded by Kivioja to approve the report and payment of bills in the amount of $58,092.97 (which included the first payment of boiler replacement expense). Motion carried.
Discussion on Heating System:
Wedekind and Griffith reported the project is underway, pipes have been removed and new pipe is being moved in. The original boiler invoice will be sent from the vendor to the City Clerk, who was instructed to forward a copy to C. Davis.
Dean's Report:
In the Dean's absence, C. Davis presented a report on activities to date:
* Dean Pleger is currently in the process of moving to Baraboo.
* SOAR sessions for freshmen are now being held.
* The Campus is "on target" for student head count.
* A request to Madison has been made for four (4) faculty positions.
* Summerset Theater will begin its first performance in mid July.
Discussion on 2008 Budget:
C. Davis distributed and reviewed first draft copies of the proposed 2008 budget with Commission members. Motion was made by Kivioja, seconded by Janke to remove the following projects from the 2008 budget and proceed with their completion using remaining 2007 funds: Carpeting ($10,000/bids required), Events Board ($2,000) and Front Entrance Sign ($5,000). Motion carried. Motion was then made by Janke, seconded by Wedekind to reduce the requested 4% increase in the 2008 budget, over 2007, to 2.5%. Motion carried. C. Davis will incorporate the foregoing changes in the budget to be presented for final approval at next month's meeting.
Discussion on Living and Learning Center:
C. Davis reported on activities to date, including:
* Dean Pleger presented results of the marketing study and project status report to the County Board on June 19th; a like presentation will be given to the Baraboo City Council on July 10th. The UW Madison Vice-chancellor was given the same information, and was well received.
* Three sites are under consideration for location of a building; one site borders the disk golf course, but would not infringe upon its space. Community comment and involvement will become more detailed in July.
* Potential cost estimates are being developed.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Wedekind to set the next, regular meeting date for Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried. Motion by Kivioja, seconded by Janke to adjourn. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:55 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary