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, 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. Motion carried.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Kolb to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2009 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None.
Communications:
None.
Financial Report:
A revenue/expense report for the period 1/1/09 to 8/31/09 was distributed by C. Giese, City Clerk, which indicated an unexpended balance of $55,319.11 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. Motion by Geimer, seconded by Haugen to receive the report and approve the list of vouchers, as submitted, in the amount of $11.771.39. Motion carried.
C. Davis informed Commission members of the existing difficulty in accessing the merchandise display case and suggested the glass be replaced with a sliding/locking glass feature which would allow access from the front. Discussion followed with a motion by Giese, seconded by Kolb to authorize modifying the display case at an estimated cost of $475.00. Motion carried.
Discussion of 2010 Budget:
Davis reported forwarding the 2010 budget request, as approved by the Commission, to the City and County for consideration. Chair Wedekind indicated he is planning to attend the budget presentation given to the Sauk County Finance Committee in early September.
Dean's Report:
Dean Pleger reported on the following:
* Currently at 90% of enrollment target.
* A-4 project is moving ahead; Commission members were urged to view the progress.
* Request for three new faculty positions has been made; will know October 1st if granted.
* UW state budgetary impacts may affect our library and business services.
* Meeting will take place to discuss the Higher Education Act, anticipating a favorable
outcome for two year colleges.
* Campus' master plan will be reviewed at a meeting next week with local officials;
Chair Wedekind will report back to the Campus Commission on highlights.
* Seeking to have the local newspaper do an informational story on the A-4 project.
Living and Learning Center:
No change in status.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Wedekind to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary