Present: John Briggs, Teresa Duncan, Marc Ferguson, Lisa Hilberg, Florence Stibitz, and Tom Townsend. Absent: Joseph Gentry II.

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1 Official Proceedings of the Alpena Community College Board of Trustees Meeting October 23, 2014 Roger C. Bauer Board Room, Charles R. Donnelly Natural Resources Center 665 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI The Alpena Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2014, in the Roger C. Bauer Board Room, Room 400 of the Charles R. Donnelly Natural Resources Center. Present: John Briggs, Teresa Duncan, Marc Ferguson, Lisa Hilberg, Florence Stibitz, and Tom Townsend. Absent: Joseph Gentry II. Seated at the Board Table: President Olin Joynton and Board Secretary Jay Walterreit. Chairman Briggs called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda Moved by Trustee Townsend that the agenda be approved; seconded by Trustee Hilberg. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes from the September 17, 2014, Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Trustee Hilberg moved to accept the draft minutes from the September 17, 2014, regular ACC Board of Trustees meeting; Trustee Stibitz seconded the motion. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion carried. Introduction of Guests and Public Comment Guests in attendance included: April Barth, WATZ News; Nicole Grulke, Alpena News; Richard Sutherland, ACC administrator; Kathy Marsh, ACC administrator; Don MacMaster, ACC administrator; Heather Pines, ACC faculty; Roy Smith, ACC faculty; Mark Sandula; Phil Straley; Kim Salziger, ACC faculty; Nat Salziger, ACC staff; Keifer Richardson, ACC student; Katie Cox, ACC student; Alie Sherwin, ACC student; and community member Jim P. Kelley. Communication(s) President Joynton mentioned an invitation for the trustees to attend the transfer ceremony of the Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse to the Township of Alpena on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at 2 p.m., at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. Board Member and Subcommittee Reports None. October 23, 2014, ACC Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes Page 1

2 Faculty Report Medical Assistant Program Director Kim Salziger updated the trustees on recent activities of the Medical Assistant program, including the recent blood pressure clinic hosted by ACC students. Student Report Student Leadership Commission students Alie Sherwin, Katie Cox, and Keifer Richardson informed the trustees about recent SLC activities including Autumn Fest and an upcoming Glo Skate at Northern Lights Arena. President s Report President s Report to ACC Board of Trustees October 23, National Klein Tool Award for Roy Smith Last month the Board members heard about Utility Technology Instructor Roy Smith being the Midwest Region winner of the Klein Tool Head of the Class contest, and this month, after his competition with five other regional finalists, it is a pleasure to salute him as the winner of the national award. Klein Tool Product Marketing Manager Tom Barton made the presentation to Roy at the Main Campus on October 8, which included $1,000 for the program, a like amount for Roy himself, and Back to School kits for all 56 students in the program. Heartiest congratulations to a fine instructor who has made us proud again! Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report Ever since January ACC has made great strides with the project of complying with new campus safety requirements under the Violence Against Women Act that in 2013 became federal law. The Board s engagement with this project culminated with its approval of a set of new safety policies in March (first reading) and April (second reading) of this year. Among the new requirements coming due this month is submission to federal authorities of considerably expanded annual security and fire safety reports. The College has fulfilled this requirement, and a copy of them is being passed around the table for Trustees to see. Of particular note are the crime statistics tables for both the Main Campus and the Huron Shores Campus. They show that for the three years covered ( ) in 18 categories of crime, only two drug law arrests and two liquor law arrests, with zeroes in 99% of the cells. In the fire safety report, the statement appears, For the years 2013, 2012, and 2011, there were no reported fires. 3. Savannah Ocean Exchange I spent October 5-7 in Savannah participating as a delegate to the Ocean Exchange, a competition started for ocean-related innovations and now extended to other topics in the sustainability agenda. Ten finalists had the opportunity to present prior to voting by delegates for two $100,000 prizes October 23, 2014, ACC Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes Page 2

3 provided by Wallenius-Wilhelmsen Logistics and Gulfstream Corporation. Summaries of the finalists submissions are attached. 4. New TAACCCT Grant Vice President of Workforce Development Don MacMaster is here this evening to give us an overview on work in progress supported by a four-year, $2.5 million Trade Adjustment Act Community College Career Training grant awarded last month to ACC by the US Department of Labor. October 23, 2014, ACC Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes Page 3

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14 Action Items Fiscal Year 2014 Audit Trustee Townsend made the motion and Trustee Stibitz seconded the motion that reads as follows: That the Board of Trustees accepts the financial report and approves the fiscal year 2014 audit as submitted by Straley Lamp and Kraenzlein P.C., and commends all parties for their dialogue and exactness in assuring the audit has been produced in full compliance with state law and the new principles of accounting as adopted by G.A.S.B. It is further noted that appropriate officials at the College are directed to communicate the results of this important process to all interested parties. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion passed Five-Year Campus Master Plan for Capital Outlay Trustee Townsend made the motion and Trustee Hilberg seconded the motion that reads as follows: That the Alpena Community College Board of Trustees authorizes staff to submit the ACC Five-Year Master Plan for Capital Outlay to the State Budget Office. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion passed Acceptance of Bid for Tool Room Lathe Trustee Stibitz made the motion and Trustee Duncan seconded the motion that reads as follows: That the Board of Trustees authorizes appropriate College officials to contract with Haas Gerotech, Inc., to provide a 16 x 30 CNC/manual tool room lathe and accessories at a price not to exceed $29, as part of the Perkins equipment purchasing program. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion passed Acceptance of Bid for Bus Transportation Trustee Townsend made the motion and Trustee Ferguson seconded the motion that reads as follows: That the Board of Trustees authorizes appropriate College officials to contract with Coastal Charter and Tours, Inc. to provide bus transportation for the scheduled College travel and any other bus transportation needs that may arise during the next 12 months. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion passed. October 23, 2014, ACC Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes Page 14

15 Information Items Financial Report Dr. Joynton reviewed the Financial Report with the Board Personnel Report New hires, terminations, and status changes for September New Hires: David Gapske, Tool Room Attendant - Auto Service effective 9/25/14. Dayna Grimaldi, Health Fitness Activities Technician effective 9/29/14. Terminations: None. Status Changes: None Gifts and Grants Report The Gifts and Grants Report showed 41 donors gave gifts or pledges totaling $25,560 for the time period of September 10 to October 13, Board Discussion Chairman Briggs reminded the trustees about the October 28 tour of the Huron Shores Campus. The tour is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. and the trustees are instructed to meet at the campus. Secretary Walterreit asked the trustees if they planned to attend; Trustees Briggs, Stibitz, and Duncan said yes, Trustee Ferguson needed to check his schedule, and Trustees Townsend and Hilberg said they did not plan to attend. Trustee Gentry has already stated he will not be available. Secretary Walterreit will post the tour so the public and media are aware of the activity even though no business will be conducted. Chairman Briggs also noted he was pleased that Dr. Don MacMaster was visiting members of the public as part of his mentoring plan and that filling MacMaster s current position once be became president was an important challenge. New Business None. Suggested Future Agenda Items None. October 23, 2014, ACC Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes Page 15

16 Next Regular Meeting The Board of Trustees regular meeting schedule resumes with the November 20, 2014, meeting at 7 p.m. in the Roger C. Bauer Board Room, Room 400 of the Charles R. Donnelly Natural Resources Center, 665 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI Adjournment The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Jay Walterreit Secretary of the Board of Trustees (989) October 23, 2014, ACC Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes Page 16