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BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
Friday, July 7, 2006
MINUTES
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met via teleconference on Friday,
July 7, 2006. Chairman Calvin S. Morris called the meeting to order
at 8:10 a.m. Eastern. Ms. Jody Brunner called roll.
Trustees present: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Dr. William
E. Bennett, Howard H. Brown, Esq., Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Bishop David G.
Evans, Richard H. Glanton, Esq., Hon. Levan Gordon, Dr. Don N. Harris, Mr.
Tracey Hunter Hayes, Mr. William B. Ingram, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Dr. Calvin
S. Morris, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Mr. Robert F. Powelson, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor,
Nathan H. Waters, Esq., Mr. Sherman F. Wooden; Ex-officio Trustees Dr.
Ivory V. Nelson, Dr. James Gearity for Secretary of Education Hon. Gerald
L. Zahorchak. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Emeritus Trustees
Dr. Walter D. Chambers, Mr. William A. Robinson; Faculty Representative
Dr. Susan E. Safford.
Trustees excused: Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Sr., Rev. Charles A.
Coverdale, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd.
Trustees absent: Mr. Robert L. Archie, Ms. Carol Ann Campbell,
Dr. David E. Knox, Senator Dominic F. Pileggi, Representative W. Curtis Thomas,
Ms. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Emeritus Trustees Dr. Frank T. Coleman,
Dr. Theodore R. Robb, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Mr. Robert F. Powelson, Chair, Business Affairs Committee, offered the following
resolutions for Board approval:
2006-07 TUITION, FEES, ROOM AND BOARD INCREASE
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WHEREAS, The Lincoln University administration has adequately
substantiated the necessity of a 3.5% 2006-07 tuition, fees, room and board
increase; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University 2006-07 tuition, fees,
room and board increase of 3.5% is hereby approved.
The motion was properly moved.
Favor: 19
Oppose: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion carried unanimously.
2006-07 OPERATING BUDGET
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RESOLVED, That the Operating Budget presented by the Administration showing
total expenses before depreciation of $51,595,808, including wage increases
for represented and non-represented employees, is approved.
The motion was properly moved.
Favor: 19
Oppose: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion carried unanimously.
2006-07 CAPITAL BUDGET
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RESOLVED, That capital expenditures of $4,643,129 are approved for fiscal
year 2006-07; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the administration is authorized to make capital
expenditures in fiscal year 2006-07 that in its judgment are consistent with
but not identical to the individual projects included on the schedule presented;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That in authorizing these capital expenditures and
providing some discretion to the administration, it is the intent of the
Board of Trustees that the expenditures be made to improve the living and
learning environment of the students of Lincoln University.
The motion was properly moved.
Favor: 19
Oppose: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion carried unanimously.
BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Chair, Buildings and Property Committee, offered the
following resolution for Board approval:
CONTINUATION OF BUILDING 26
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(PRESIDENT’S RESIDENCE) RENOVATION
WHEREAS, Building 26 (the President’s Residence, circa 1906) is 100 years
old this year, is a 8,000 gross square foot residence and is in need of continued
renovation; and
WHEREAS, In accordance with Commonwealth Legislation for major
expenditures (not routine maintenance) the Board of Trustees must provide
specific approval for the allocation of funds for major renovations to Building
26; and
WHEREAS, During the past two years the University has implemented
a plan to renovate the exterior and interior of Building 26; and
WHEREAS, The University has completed the installation of central
air and heat, replaced the roof, painted the exterior, repaired the front
columns, replaced screen doors, pointed the exterior masonry, resurfaced
the front porch and front steps, replaced exterior lighting at the front
entrance, repainted exterior shutters and installed new windows, that resulted
in the use of approximately one-half of the first approved allocation, while
not addressing the interior in a significant way; and
WHEREAS, During the past two years the Board of Trustees approved up
to $250,000 to begin exterior and interior renovation of Building 26; and
WHEREAS, To provide a comparison to renovation cost, the University
spent up to $700,000 to bring Cannon House (circa 1874) to the present quality
to house the University’s Admissions and Graduate Center offices; and
WHEREAS, To continue the renovation plan of Building 26, the
estimated cost will exceed the present authorization. Listed below
are renovations that need to be completed:
· Remove worn and damaged carpet and install hardwood
floors on first and second floors
· Replace the carpet on the third floor with carpet
· Replace tile in the basement and upgrade entertainment
area
· Completely upgrade and renovate the kitchen area
· Install high end kitchen appliances
· Replace all drapes and blinds on all four floors
· Remove outdated, non-matching ceramic tile and
upgrade three bathrooms
· Upgrade window treatments other than drapes where
needed
· Upgrade lighting fixtures in all rooms and replace
all electrical outlets as needed
· Replace chair molding on walls and install new
ceiling crown molding
· Paint the complete interior of the residence
· Upholster furniture as needed and replace/ repair
furniture as needed,
· Remove and replace old book shelving on the walls;
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees authorizes up to an additional
$250,000 (total $500,000) for the renovation of Building 26 during a three-year
period 2005, 2006 and 2007.
The motion was properly moved.
Favor: 18
Oppose: 0
Abstain: 1 (Dr. Nelson)
Motion carried.
There being no further business, Chairman Morris adjourned the meeting at
8:45 a.m.