WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA
BOARD OF REGENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
December 13, 1995
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At 6:35 p.m. Chairman Roth called the meeting of the Board of Regents to order. It was
moved and seconded to recess to Executive Session in the Cottonwood Room of the Memorial
Union and to reconvene in open session of the Board of Regents at 7:00 p.m. in the Kansas
Room of the Memorial Union. Motion passed.
At 6:41 p.m. the Board convened in Executive Session in the Cottonwood Room of the
Memorial Union. Present were Mr. Dick, Mr. Ferrell, Mr. Felker, Mr. Maag, Mrs. Parks, Mrs.
Porter and Mr. Roth.
At 7:00 p.m. the Board of Regents convened in open session in the Kansas Room of the
Memorial Union. No action was taken. The Board stood in recess.
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Kenneth P. Hackler
Secretary, Board of Regents
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA
BOARD OF REGENTS
MINUTES
December 13, 1995
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I. Chairperson Roth reconvened the meeting of the Board of Regents in the Kansas Room
of the Memorial Union at 7:07 p.m.
II. Present were: Mr. Dick, Mr. Ferrell, Mr. Felker, Mr. Maag, Mrs. Parks, Mrs. Porter and
Mr. Roth.
III.Approval of Minutes
It was moved and seconded to approve the Minutes of the November 15, 1995 meeting
as circulated. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. New Business
A. Neighborhood Revitalization Plan; Interlocal Agreement Renewal
It was moved and seconded to approve continuing participation in the Neighborhood
Revitalization Plan as amended and renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Topeka for our participation in the plan. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Pinegar Smith Company Proposal for Apartment Complex
Chairperson Roth introduced Mr. John Pinegar of the Pinegar Smith Company. Mr.
Pinegar, in turn, introduced Douglas E. Smith and Matthew Sabatini who are
partners with Mr. Pinegar in the proposed apartment complex at the corner of 19th
Street and Washburn Avenue. Mr. Pinegar supplemented the information provided
earlier to the Board of Regents by noting that it was their intent that the exterior of
the structure be, to the extent possible, masonry; that all units will be two to three
bedrooms with one and a half to two baths; and they hope to keep the rent to
around the $500 mark.
It was moved and seconded to approve the administration recommendation on the
item. Motion passed unanimously.
Board action authorizing the administration to: (a) send a letter in support of
the project to the Topeka-Shawnee County Planning Commission; (b) direct
the Director of the institute for Community Partnership to work with the area
Neighborhood Improvement Associations and the City Council exploring the
potential for inclusion of the project site in a "Multi-Family District" in the
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan; and, (c) grant access by fiber optic cabling
(or other means) to the structure, at the complex owners' expense, for
utilization by students enrolled at the University.
C. International Village Proposal
Chairperson Roth introduced Mr. Jerry Wittmer who outlined a proposal for
construction of housing on the University's campus for international students and
honor students. He said that he proposes to have housing which would have the
European or Spanish village look utilizing the existing family housing units and
constructing three additional four-plexes. Mr. Wittmer
indicated that the units as renovated could house up to 150 students. Mr. Wittmer
circulated photocopies of a site plan, an existing one-bedroom floor plan, a central
common facility plan, and a two-bedroom unit floor plan prepared by his architect
Vern Nelson of Leawood, Kansas. He said he envisions that the agreement by and
between he and the University would be not unlike the lease agreements by and
between the University and the fraternities/sororities located on the campus. The
administration is to continue to develop the proposal in conjunction with Mr.
Wittmer.
D. Marketing Study; Follow-up on June 21, 1995 Board Discussion
The Board of Regents received a revised agenda item concerning the marketing
study. After some discussion led by Professor Wunder, it was moved and seconded
to authorize the administration to solicit proposals for conducting a marketing study
for the University and to request funding for such a study, not to exceed $50,000
from the Washburn Endowment Fund. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Career Services Advisory Board
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Sheley, presented this item for information
only. He also circulated a memorandum dated December 13, 1995 soliciting from
the Regents any nominations they might have for the award of an honorary degree
at the 1996 Commencement Ceremonies.
F. Insurance Policy Renewals/Cancellations effective January 1, 1996
It was moved and seconded to approve the order of the insurance policies
enumerated in the agenda item IV. F.
G. Investment Annual Reporting Requirements
Vice President for Administration, Mr. Mosiman, presented the Investment Annual
Reporting Requirements in conformance with established Regent policy. It was
moved and seconded to authorize the administration to invest its idle funds in the
municipal investment fund when banks do not bid for placement of such funds
better than the statutory rate; and to sell 600 shares of Western Resources, 234
shares of Southwestern Bell and 3,168 shares of Albertsons stock. Motion passed
unanimously.
H. Purchases over $25,000
1. Purchase of Three Studio TV Cameras for KTWU
It was moved and seconded to approve the purchase of three studio TV
cameras for KTWU as outlined in the agenda item. Motion passed unanimously.
1. three BTS LDK-9SR camera heads with accessories with
installation and check-out for $176,943.30;
2. three Canon Ph20X Super 6 lens, 120 mm f/1.4 with 2X extender
Servo Zoom and Manual Focus for $120,000.00;
3. three Pedestal Osprey plus 1-stage Steering/Vinten-TSM model
3741, part #1100-4860 for $32,376.00; and
4. three Vinten 3388-5 MK 7B fluid heads at $19,611.00.
I. Personnel
1. Faculty Personnel
It was moved and seconded to approve the change in rank for Julie Newman
from instructional assistant to instructor effective December 1, 1995.
* 2. Administrative Appointment
It was moved and seconded to approve the appointment of Richard R. Robbins
as Coordinator of Academic Advising, Center for Learning and Academic
Support Services, effective January 2, 1996 at an annual basic salary of
$35,750.00 to be prorated for the remainder of fiscal year 1996. Motion
passed unanimously.
J. Financial Reports
1. Public Fund Investments
It was moved and seconded to approve the investments listed on agenda item
IV.J.1. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Liquidated Claims Approval
It was moved and seconded to approve the liquidated claims as reported in the
agenda item IV.J.2. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Quarterly Endowment Fund Report
It was moved and seconded to accept the Quarterly Endowment Fund Report.
Motion passed unanimously.
* K. An ad hoc Board of Regents budget committee was appointed to be
comprised of Mayor Felker and Mr. Maag.
* Item(s) added at the meeting with the consent of the Board.
It was moved and seconded to adjourn. The meeting of the Board of Regents adjourned at
8:08 p.m.
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Kenneth P. Hackler
Secretary, Board of Regents