Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus in Lange Center Conference Room, 1006 Connie Road, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Haugen, Geimer, Huffaker and Giese.
Members Absent: Kolb
Others Present: Pleger, Griffith, Janke and Davis
Chairperson Wedekind called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meetings Law was verified.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Huffaker to approve the agenda for today's meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Haugen to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2009 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None.
Communications:
None.
Financial Report:
A revenue/expense report for the period 1/1/09 to 10/31/09 was distributed by C. Giese, City Clerk, which indicated an unexpended balance of $36,171.14 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. Discussion followed concerning the over budget expenditure for wiring in A-4. C. Davis indicated the scope of the project changed with the addition of power to the tables; she will furnish Commission members with a full report at the next meeting.
Davis also indicated her intent to meet with Strang & Associates on October 16th to receive cost estimates for remodeling in the math and science facilities. A report of this meeting will also be made next month.
Chair Wedekind was asked to relay to the City of Baraboo the need for brush to be removed from the Campus property near the Ice Age Trail and repair of the steps which were washed out by last year's flood.
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Considerable discussion took place concerning the condition of the Maintenance Garage as well as future use of the building. R. Griffith was asked to investigate the cost to repair the gas line going to the building and report back to the Commission with his findings.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Huffaker to receive the report and approve the list of vouchers, as submitted, in the amount of $12,840.20. Motion carried.
Dean's Report:
Dean Pleger reported on the following:
* Maps of the US were distributed indicating the present location of UW Baraboo/Sauk County alumni; mailings to same with be forthcoming, with a separate mailing to scholarship recipients. Plans are underway to hold an alumni event next year.
* A UW Regent and Chancellor will visit our campus on separate occasions next month.
* Attended several recent administrative meetings which will have an impact on campus, specifically in the areas of library and business services restructure.
* Two year UW campuses have the lowest paid faculty in the system.
* Discussion on state furlough policy.
C. Davis reported on the pandemic flu plan and efforts to communicate prevention tactics.
Living and Learning Center:
Davis indicated a meeting of the Development and Building Committee was held this morning, highlights were: continue to work with the Foundation to hire a paid director, maintain an alumni base, and produce a conceptual brochure. Dean Pleger acknowledged the highlights and expressed hope for the use of Federal stimulus money for two year colleges.
Chair Wedekind indicated Commissioner Kolb has asked the Commission to consider establishing 8:30 A.M. as a starting time for future meetings, in order to accommodate his work schedule; Commission members were in agreement.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Huffaker to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 8:30 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at
9:55 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary