UW Baraboo Sauk County Campus Commission

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Members present:         Phil Wedekind, Andrea Lombard, Cheryl Giese, Tom Geimer, Brentt Michalek, Scott VonAsten, Tom Kolb

Members Absent:         None

Others Present:            Thomas Pinion, Mike Palm, Dean Tracy White, David Armstrong, Ed Geick, Marty Krueger, Todd Liebman, , Ian Crammond, Mike Conner, Jeff Seering

Certification of compliance with the open meeting law.  Motion by VonAsten second by Geimer, to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.   

Motion by VanAsten, second by Geimer to approve the minutes of the prior meeting.  Motion carried.

Public Comment  None

Communications  Todd Liebman Communicated an open meetings request,  it was identified as a broad request, noting that it is essentially for everything the commission has done. Liebman gained consensus of the committee to continue complete the request as it is all public information. 

Consideration of Science Facility Change Orders.

Pinion - No new information to report this month, and that the entrance contruction will be completed by Monday July 20, 2015.

Armstrong mentioned there was no news on the Volleyball court.

Financial Report and Bills  Giese presented the highlights of the report and a list of bills.  Armstrong detailed the campus bills for the month.   Motion by Lombard , second by Kolb to pay the bills in the amount of $7,671.22; and current bills for the Science facility to date of $618,769.95.  Motion carried.

Facilities and Maintenance Report(s)   Armstrong provided an update on facilities maintenance projects.  Armstrong received 2 quotes for light pole replacements as a cost of $4,985.  Kolb second VonAsten from action electric.

Update on Student Housing- Lombard.  July 8 meeting ICF students have moved out. The Alliant abroad students have been difficult, with several noise complaints.  Would like a discussion item for the September agenda to highlight the issues.  Fall occupancy is currently at 60% will likely be filled by the fall.  Also identified that once the volleyball court is set the other activity pieces such as grill and seating areas will be completed. 

Update on bids for carpet. Armstrong talked with vender last month who stated that they would need 4-6 week lead time, so it will likely be installed in January for a winter project and we will determine the budget at that time.  There is roughly 5,500sf to be completed.

Discussion on to the 2016 budget  Wedekind stated that the budget will need to be completed by the next meeting for submittal to the county on time.  Sauk County Board Chair Marty Krueger detailed the County’s budget process. 

Deans Report  Tracy White, Dean.  She explained the proposal to cut $250M out of the university system over the next biennium. With this there will be a $5M cut to the UW Campuses.  As a result of these cuts they are looking at reviewing the campus structure and will likely be starting a regionalization of administrative services across the state.  She gave some details on shifting personal on campus and highlighted some new personnel.  All campuses are currently involved with implementation and potential budget cuts from the State’s biennium budget.  

Next regular meeting date:  August 20, 2015, 8:00 a.m. 

-        Wedekind stated that there should be a Walk thru of new Science Facility, followed by the commission meeting in the library.  Pinion mentioned by August a walk through will likely be possible. 

Motion by VanAsten, second by Kolb  to adjourn.  Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted;

Brentt P. Michalek

Interim Administrative Coordinator