Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Haugen, Geimer, Kivioja, Liston, and Giese
Members Absent: Huffaker
Others Present: Pleger and Janke
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 Geimer to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Kivioja to approve the minutes from the November 15, 2007 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None
Communications:
None
Financial Report:
A revenue/expenditure report for the period 1/1/07 to 12/31/07 and comparative balance sheet as of 12/31/07 were distributed by C. Giese, City Clerk. Giese explained the actual available 2007 fund balance was $80,023.24; after final boiler payment and carpet purchase, a remaining balance carryover was estimated to be around $50,000.00.
Maintenance Report and Approval of Bills:
R. Griffith presented the monthly report and list of bills. Discussion took place regarding additional capital improvement projects, specifically partnering with the Village of West Baraboo to complete sidewalk installation. Motion by Giese, seconded by Geimer to approve the report and bills in an amount of $1,636.09 (December bills), $11,420.30 (final payment on boilers). Motion carried.
Update on Heating System:
Griffith reported the heating system is operating well.
Update on Living and Learning Center:
No report.
Dean's Report:
Dean Pleger reported on the following:
* Record enrollment on Campus.
* Four new staffing positions have been authorized, resulting in a 30% staffing boost.
* The Madison Chancellor visited Campus yesterday and met with local guidance
counselors promoting 2 year campus enrollments; a joint advertising campaign will
follow.
* The end of semester will kick off a celebration honoring the 40th anniversary of
the Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus.
* Conceptual drawings of the Living and Learning Center have just arrived; fund
raising will begin in January.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Geimer to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary