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C E N T R ~ L M I CHI G A NUN I V E R SIT Y
BOA R D OF T R U S TEE S
September 18, 1992
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Central Michi gan Uni ve r sity Board of Trus t ees
Mt. Pleasan t, Michi gan
Se ptember 18 , 1992
Members present: Or. Gordon N. Lambie. Chair; Mr . Martin H.
Chalakian, Mr. Roger L. Kesseler; Mr. W. Sidney Smith;
Mr. Robert P. YounQ. Jr., Or. Leonard E. Plachta, Interim
President.
Members absent: Mr . Ronald L. Brown, Mr. Mitchell D. Kehet!an,
Mrs . Margaret Ann Riecker.
Also attending: Mr. A. Kim Ellertson, Treasurer of the Board and
Vice President for Business and Finance; Dr . Robert G. Franke,
Provost; Mr. Russell L. Herron, Secretary to the Board of Trustees
and Vice President for University Relations; Mr . James L. Hill,
vice President for Student Affairs.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Lambie at 8:39 a.m.
It was moved by Mr . Young . seconded by Hr . Cholakian, and carried,
that the Board move into closed session to discuss strategy
connected with the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
The Board moved into closed session at 8: 40 a .m.
The Board returned to open session at 10: )1 a.m.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Hr. Young, seconded by Mr. Kesseler , and carried,
that the minutes of the July 11, 1992, meeting be approved.
EMERITUS RANK:
It was moved by Hr . Kcsselcr, seconded by Mr. Young, and carried ,
that the followi ng resolution granting emer itus rank to Mitchell A.
Jacque, Jr . , Coordinator/ Educational Media Services, Library, be
adopted.
WHEREAS, Hi t ch Jacque has devoted 19 years of service to
Central Michigan university, serving as assistant
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director of Instructional Resources, assistant registrar,
and coordinator of Media Services; and
WHEREAS, He has contributed to the quality of instruction
by managing Media Services, providing audio/visual
equipment and materials in a helpful and friendly manner;
and
WHEREAS, He has provided leadership, friendship, and
guidance to the students who have worked in Media
Services over the years; and
WHEREAS, He has served the campus and Mt. Pleasant
communities through active participation on committees,
in service organizations, a nd church service; Now be it
therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
University community, expresses appreciation and
gratitude to Mitch Jacque for his contributions to
Central Michigan University and extends Emeritus rank.
TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDRRS: (Uni versi ty Relations Committee)
It was moved by Mr. Cholakian, seconded by Mr. Young, and carried,
t hat the following resolution approving t raffic control orders that
establish new parking lots and metered spaces in an existing lot be
adopted. (Traffic Control Order 92-4 is void.)
BE IT RESOLVED, That the following traffic control orders
are adopted.
Traffic Control Order 92-2
That Parking Lot )0 is created . The lot is located on
the north side of Ottawa Court, west of the Dow Science
Complex. The lot is to be reserved for the exclusive use
of handicapped persons. Vehicles parkin9 in this lot
must display one of the following: State handicapped
license plate, State handicapped permit, or CMU
handicapped permit. Lot)O is established as a tow-away
zone for vehicles not displaying one of the permits or
license plates described above .
Any vehicle in violation of this order shall be in
violation of "An Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic , and Pedestrians at Central Michigan university."
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Traffic COntrol Order 92-)
That Parking Lot )S is created . The lot is located
imm~diately north of the Powerhouse on East Campus Drive .
The five spaces located in the southwest corner of the
lot are reserved for University-owned vehicles. Of the
nine spaces located in the southeast corner of the lot,
the fourth and fifth spaces from the north are reserved
for university owned vehicles, and all others are
reserved for faculty and staff .
Any vehicle in violation of this order shall be in
violation of "A.n Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan University ."
Traffic Control Order 92-5
That in Parking Lot 62, thirty-two metered spaces are
established . They are located in the first double row of
spaces from the west side of the lot and are the first
thirty- two spaces north of the existing handicapped
spaces.
Any vehicle in violation of this order shall be in
violation of "An Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan University."
CHIPPEWA NAME: (University Relations committee)
It was moved by Mr. Cholakian, seconded by Mr. Kesseler, and
carried, that t he following resolution be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, upon
recommendation of the President, supports the
continuation of the Chippewa nickname for Central
Michigan University under the conditions set forth by the
administration to promote dignified use of t he Chippewa
name.
Janice Cass, student, addressed the Board regarding the Chippewa
name.
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MOORE HALL ADDITIONAL ELEVATOR: (Finance Cormdttee)
It was moved by Mr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr . Cholakian, and
carried, that the f o llowing resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the President or his designee be
authorized to contract for an amount not to exceed
Sl30.000 to add an elevator in Moore Hall and do any
associate code or rehabilitation work on t he existing
elevator. Project will be funded from the "Reserve for
Emergency" in the 1992-93 capital Budget.
UNIVERSITY PARK REB OF MOUNT PL&ASAHT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:
F nance Comm ttee
It was moved by Mr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr. Young, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the conveyance of fifteen (15) acres
in University Park Phase II (Parcels A a nd B, described
below ) to REB of Mount Pleasant Li mited Partnership by
the President of Central Michigan University for the sum
of $63,750 is approved and ratified . The execution of
all necessary conveyances a nd other documents i n connection
with this sale by President Leonard E. Plachta is
hereby rat ified.
The legal descriptions of the land are all part of the
South 1/2 of Section 27, T14N, R4w, City of Ht. Pleasant ,
Isabella County, Michigan, described as follows:
Parcel "A": Corrrnencing at the Southeast corner of said
Section 27, thence 588°58' 41"w, 1492.04' along the south
line o f said Section 27 to the centerline of Three Leaves
Drive, thence NOlO 01'13 "W , 500 . 00 ' along said cente rline
to a curve; the nce Northwesterly. 241.68' along a curve
to the left with RADIUS = 866 . 52 ' and LONG CHORD =
N09°00'34"W, 240.90' along said centerline , thence
S88°58'47"W, 132.38' to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence
continuing S88°58 '47"W , 411.51'; t.hence NOOo 43'OO"W,
921.05' to a curve on the centerline of Three Leaves
Drive; thence Southeasterly, 481 . 83 ' along a curve to the
left with RADIUS:: 3012.60' and LONG CHORD :: 559°28 ' 54"E.
481. 34' along said centerline; thence S00043 ' 00"E,
675.21 ' to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 7 . 50 acres
and subject to restrictions, reservations, rights-of-way
and easements of record.
Parcel "B": commencing at the Southeast corner of said
Sect.ion 27, t.hence S88°58 ' 47 "W, 1492 .04' along the South
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line of said Section 27 to the centerline of Three Leaves
Drive; t.hence NOloOl ' l3"W, 500.00' along said centerline
to a curve; thence Northwesterly, 241 . 68 ' along a curve
to the left wit.h RADIUS = 866.52 ' and LONG CHORD ::
N09°00 ' 34"W, 240 .90 ' along said centerline to the POINT
OF BEGINNING; thence 588° S8 '47"W, 732.38'; thence
N0004)'00"W, 675.27' t.o a curve on the centerline of
Three Leaves Drive; thence Southeasterly, 56 . 10' along a
curve to the left with RADIUS = 3072 . 60 ' and LONG CHORD
:: S6 4°29 '48"E , 56 . 10 ' along said centerline; thence S65°
01'13 "E, 250.82 ' along said centerl i ne to a curve; thence
Southeasterly, 726.23' along a curve to the right wit.h
RADIUS:: 866.52 ' and LONG CHORD :: S4l000')9"E, 705 .16'
along said centerline t o the POINT OF BEGI NNING,
containing 7.50 acres and subject to restrictions,
reservations, rights-of-way and easements of record.
DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING BASED VIDEO FOR MARXETING INSTRUCTION :
(FInance commIttee) e It. was moved by Mr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr . Smith, and carried,
t hat the following resolution be adopted .
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the President or his designee is
authorized to negotiate and execute the contract with the
publishing house for the Development. of Learning Based
Video Cases for Marketing Inst.ruction. instruction.
EARLY CHILDHOOD ENDORSEMEN'l' TRAINING PROGR.UI: (Finance Committee)
It was moved by Mr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr . Young, and carried,
that the f ollowing resolution be adopt.ed.
BE IT RESOLVED. That the President or his designee is
aut.horized to negot.iate and execute the cont.ract. with the
Detroit Public Schools for an Early Childhood Endorsement.
Training Program.
PUBLIC BROADCASTING - COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS 199]: (Fin Com)
It was moved by Mr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried.
that the follOWing resolution be adopted.
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the President or his designee is
authorized to accept the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
radio/television community service grants as
follows :
Radio Community Service Grant (1993)
National Program Production/Acquisition Grant
Matching funds
Television Community Service Grant (1993)
Interconnection Grant
Matching funds
$105.623
3B,971
175,000
411, 7B7
12,305
450 , 000
Pin.nce Committee report: investment
1992. The committee also met in
director/Internal Audit.
activity for June and
closed session with
July
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opening.
PRESIDENT ' S REPORT:
The President ' s Report will take on a new format beginnino with the
October meeting--dialogue not monologue. President Plachta will
bring substantive materials and concepts to the Board for discussion
and to assist in the Board's policy-making role.
PERSONNEL :
It was moved by Mr. Cholakian, seconded by Mr. Kesseler, and
carried, that the personnel transactions appearing on pages 1- 19 be
approved .
GIFTS:
LIST or PROSPBCTIVE GRADUATES roR AUGUST 1994: (Academic Affair. ~
Committee)
It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded
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that gifts receivod during June i n
durino July in the amount of
appreciation.
by Mr . Cholakian, and carried,
the amount of S369,184.35 and
$1 )0,694 be accepted with
It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried, that
the following resolution be adopted.
8E IT RESOLVED, That the list of prospective graduates
for August 1992, upon certification of the Registrar and
acceptance by the Academic Senate, be approved.
Academic Affaira Committee reporte: Robert Franke, provost, a nd
Jim Scott, chairperson/Academic Senate.
COPE or CONDUCT: (Student Aff.i re C~tteel
It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Cholakian, and carried,
that the "Policy and Procedures Relati ng to Student Rights and
Responsibilites," as ame nded and dated September 1B, 1992, is
adopted.
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It was moved by Mr . Young, seconded by Mr. Kesseler, and carried,
that grants awarded dur i ng July and August 1992 be accepted.
PUBLIC CQIIIIIUDrfI':
Rod Kirk, faculty member, presented greetings and gifts from
Valdivia, Chile, Devolopment Corporation and Officers of
Universidad Austral de Chile.
The meeting adjourned at 11:16 a .m.
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Russell L. Herron
Sec retary to the Board o f Trus tees
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