DATE: February 12, 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, Huffaker, Geimer, and Giese
Members Absent: Kivioja
Others Present: Pleger, Davis, and Griffith
Chairperson Wedekind called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Giese to approve the agenda for today's meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Haugen, seconded by Geimer to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None.
None.
A comparative balance sheet as of 12/31/08 was distributed by C. Giese, City Clerk. The sheet indicated a balance of $51,108.24 in the Designated-Capital Equipment Fund, after deletingYTD Change in Fund Balance and prior to payment of any bills being presented at today's meeting.
R. Griffith presented the monthly maintenance report and reviewed the list of bills with Commission members, noting a bill for retiling the Library Building entrance was still outstanding. Motion by Geimer, seconded by Huffaker to pay the bills submitted as follows: $694.17 (2008) and $5,613,75 (2009). Motion carried.
C. Davis, Assistant Dean, noted a shortage of space in the parking lot has become a problem due to the large amount of snow accumulation this winter. She questioned if assistance from the City could be sought to blow the snow off the lot, placing it higher on the hill. Chairperson Wedekind asked to be contacted whenever this condition presents itself and he would contact the appropriate City personnel.
Dean Pleger reported on the following:
* Enrollment is looking strong and is "on-track"; only 4% below last year.
* A new English Professor has been hired and hiring in the biology positions is underway.
* An upcoming signing will occur at month end with UW/Oshkosh in the Leadership
Development Degree.
* An alumni search contract will be signed shortly.
* Governor Doyle will be presenting the state budget soon; cut-backs are expected which
may mean possible tuition increases.
* Documents prepared by the City and County have been sent out urging the use of
federal stimulus funds in support of various campus projects, primarily the Living and Learning Center. Discussion followed on the promotion of this project.
This item was covered under the Dean's report.
Griffith reported the carpet is on location at McGann's, but has yet to be installed or billed. Discussion followed on furniture styles to use when the lecture hall is refurbished.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Wedekind to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 A.M.
Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary