Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus in the meeting room off the Joe Wankerl Cafeteria, 1006 Connie Rd., Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Geimer, Giese, Huffaker, Haugen, Liston, and Kivioja
Others Present: Pleger, Griffith, Davis, 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 Huffaker, seconded by Giese to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Huffaker to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment and Communications:
None
Financial Report:
C. Giese, City Clerk, distributed a Revenue/Expenditure Report from 1/1/08 to 12/31/08 which indicated a grand total net effect of $8,848.07, which will be taken from the capital fund (remaining capital fund balance was estimated at $50,000.00). A Revenue/Expenditure Report from 1/1/09 to 2/28/09 indicated expenses to date of $5,598.92 (2009 budget funding has been received from the County but not the City).
Maintenance Report, Review and Payment of Bills:
R. Griffith presented the monthly maintenance report and list of bills. A 2008 bill in the amount of $960.08 for tile in the library entrance was also listed and will be paid from 2008 funds.
C. Giese reported receiving a letter from National Elevator Inspection Service advising a change in code which now mandates an annual elevator safety test, in addition to other required inspections. The company offered to provide the new inspection service at a cost of $75.00 per year for the next three years. Discussion followed with a motion by Geimer, seconded by Haugen to authorize Giese to sign a contract for this service. Motion carried.
Griffith reported the maintenance department has received a cash donation from Jan Eddy, former campus Chemistry teacher. The donation has been used to purchase a snow blower and vacuum cleaners. Motion by Huffaker, seconded by Kivioja to approve the list of bills submitted in the amount of $6,150.53. Motion carried.
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Dean's Report:
Dean Pleger reported on the following items:
* Federal stimulus funding will most likely not be available for "shovel ready" building projects (Living and Learning Center); some additional federal money is anticipated to be forthcoming later in this year. Commission members were urged to continue promoting the LLC and seek support. Letters of support already received can be viewed on the campus website.
* The rescheduled signing agreement with UW Oshkosh will take place in the Rodems Room on March 30, 2009 starting at 10:30 A.M.
* The hiring of faculty is almost complete. Several good candidates have applied for available positions.
* An agreement has been reached with the Scotland Teaching/Exchange Program. Two students and teachers from this campus will take part in the program.
* State Budget update appears to contain severe cuts to the UW system. How this affects our campus/tuition remains to be seen. Commission members were urged to advise legislative representatives of the local impact these cuts may have.
* Removal of asbestos and repairs to theater lighting has been done by maintenance staff. Discussion followed concerning which entity (UW or City/County) is responsible for payment of a materials bill in the amount of $769.90 relating thereto. C. Davis will research this matter and it will be an agenda item for the next Commission meeting.
* The UW Chancellor will be evaluating all other Deans and has asked for a list of names which Dean Pleger interacts with on a regular basis; Commission members were made aware some may be contacted in this regard.
* The Great Gala Gourmet fundraising event will take place on April 23, 2009. Due to the popularity of the event, Commission members were advised to purchase tickets early.
Update on Living and Learning Center:
This item was covered under the Dean's report.
Purchase of Carpet for Lecture Hall:
C. Davis advised a group has been formed to review specifications for this project.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Geimer to adjourn and set a date for the next meeting date for Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, Sauk County Clerk, Secretary