DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2009; 9:00 A.M.
Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus in Lange Center Conference Room, 1006 Connie Road, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Haugen, Geimer, Kolb, and Giese.
Members Absent: Huffaker.
Others Present: Pleger, Liston, Griffith, M. Warming and Davis.
Chairperson Wedekind called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Kolb, seconded by Geimer to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as amended. Motion carried.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Kolb to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2009 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None.
Communications:
None.
Financial Report:
A revenue/expense report for the period 1/1/09 to 9/30/09 was distributed by C. Giese, City Clerk, which indicated an unencumbered balance of $35,764.07 and $50,414.07 in the designated capital equipment account.
Maintenance Report, Review and Payment of Bills:
R. Griffith presented the monthly maintenance report and reviewed the list of bills with commission members, noting the bill of Hanson Controls has been covered by insurance. C. Davis submitted a bill in the amount of $37,774.52 for the purchase of tables in Room A4 (under budgeted amount). Motion by Kolb, seconded by Geimer to pay the bills submitted in the amount of $10,971.30. Motion carried.
Consideration of 2010 Budget Proposal:
C. Davis indicated she plans on presenting the budget proposal to the Sauk County Finance Committee for consideration next week.
Report on Master Plan:
Chairperson Wedekind reported on a recent meeting with university officials and representatives from the city and county at which the master plan for the campus was reviewed. Discussion followed regarding areas of concern, particularly the need to prioritize and remodel the math and science facilities. Commission members supported Davis' efforts to investigate potential costs, including contacting Strang & Associates, and report back at a future meeting.
Dean's Report:
Dean Pleger reported on the following:
* Enrollment numbers were measured yesterday; 438 FTE (425 target). Currently 593 students are on campus.
* Campus alumni have been invited to attend the "Business After Five" event set to take place on October 12th. An additional alumni association mailing will be sent out to 1300 individuals later this fall.
* A visitor from Scotland is on Campus; one Campus faculty member plans on teach in Scotland during 2011.
* The Summerset Theater production broke even this year.
Update on Living and Learning Center:
No report given.
Commission members toured the newly remodeled A-4 building, math and science labs.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Wedekind to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary
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