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Lincoln University Board of Trustees
SPECIAL MEETING
July 10, 2007
 
 
MINUTES
 
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met via teleconference on July 10, 2007.  Chairman Calvin S. Morris called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. Eastern. Ms. Diane M. Brown called roll.
 
Trustees present: Robert L. Archie, Esq., Howard H. Brown, Esq., Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Bishop David G. Evans, Hon. Levan Gordon, Dr. Don N. Harris, Mr. Tracey Hunter Hayes, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Mr. Robert F. Powelson, Hon. Spencer Seaton, Hon. Ruth E. Smith, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Nathan H. Waters, Esq., Mr. Sherman F. Wooden; Ex-officio Trustee Dr. Ivory V. Nelson Quorum of 12 satisfied.  Emeritus Trustee Dr. Walter D. Chambers; Faculty Representative Dr. James L. DeBoy.
 
Trustees excused: Emeritus Trustees Dr. Frank T. Coleman, Dr. Theodore R. Robb, Mr. William A. Robinson, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler.
 
Trustees absent: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Dr. William E. Bennett, Mr. Lester N. Coney, Rev. Charles A. Coverdale, Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Hon. Dwight Evans, Richard H. Glanton, Esq., Dr. David E. Knox, Ms. Kimberly L. Lloyd, Representative W. Curtis Thomas, Ms. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Ex-officio Trustee Dr. Kathleen Shaw for Secretary of Education Hon. Gerald L. Zahorchak.
 
BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
 
Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Chair, offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
 
2007-08 OPERATING BUDGET                                                    RES270_071007
 
RESOLVED, That the Operating Budget presented by the administration showing total expenses before depreciation of $54,576,035, including wage increases for represented and non-represented employees, is approved.
 
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
 
2007-08 CAPITAL BUDGET                                                         RES271_071007
 
RESOLVED, That capital expenditures of $5,565,363 are approved for fiscal year 2007-08; and be it further
 
RESOLVED, That the administration is authorized to make capital expenditures in fiscal year 2007-08 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 and seconded.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
 
2007-08 TUITION, FEES, ROOM AND BOARD INCREASE              RES272_071007
 
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University administration has adequately substantiated the necessity of a 3.5% 2007-08 tuition, fees, room and board increase; therefore be it
 
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University 2007-08 tuition, fees, room and board increase of 3.5% is hereby approved.
 
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
 
Favor:          16
Oppose:       0
Abstain:        1 (Hon. Smith)
 
Motion carried.
 
SUMMARY OF MASTER LEASE
 
Mr. Howard E. Merlin, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs provided a brief report on the 3020 Market Street project.
 
THE BARNES FOUNDATION
 
The Hon. Levan Gordon moved to ratify the action taken by the Executive Committee on July 2, 2007, to re-nominate Mr. André V. Duggin to serve a second term as Trustee to The Barnes Foundation. The motion was seconded by Robert L. Archie, Esq.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
 
There being no further business, Chairman Morris adjourned the meeting at 8:45 a.m.
 
 

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