MINUTES OF THE MEETING
of the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
July 24, 1964
Act No. 273, P.A. 1964 provides a Capital Outlay Appropriation
of $180,000 for the addition of a 32,000,000 B.T.U. boiler
to the existing Oakland University heating plant in keeping
with recommendations in the Heating Plant survey recently
completed for Oakland University.
The following engineering firms are qualified to do this
job and are recommended in order of preference:
Migdal, Layne, and Sachs, Inc.
Hyde and Bobbio, Inc.
Albert Kahn and Associates
Close contact has been maintained with the State Building
Division on this project and they have given their informal
approval to the above selection of firms.
We recommend that the Board authorize us to engage the firm
of Migdal, Layne, and Sachs, Inc., for this project, subject
to the approval of the State Building Division.
On motion by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Bagwell, it
was voted to approve the above recommendation.
We have just been informed by the Oakland County Department
of Public Works that the proposed Oakland County Water Supply
System for Pontiac Township and Oakland University has advanced
to the point where plans can be completed within the next
few weeks. The Department of Public Works will be in a position
to take bids, let the contract, sell bonds, and undertake
construction for completion within 12 to 15 months.
This proposed system was discussed with the Board at their
May meeting and final action was deferred pending the receipt
of more definite cost estimates from the Department of Public
Works. The project is designated to serve part of Pontiac
Township and Oakland University with Detroit water to the
extent of a connected population of 9,400 in the Township
and 5,000 population for Oakland University. The estimated
cost of transmission mains and pumping station is $446,000
and is proposed to be apportioned according to the above population
ratio as follows:
Apportionment of Cost:
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Pontiac Township |
9,400 population |
65.3% |
$291,000 |
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Oakland University |
5,000 population |
34.7% |
$155,000 |
The cost of water used by the University will not exceed
$2.45 per 1,000 cubic feet and could be less after negotiations
are completed with the City of Detroit.
The entire proposal has been analyzed by Mr. Karas and Mr.
Swanson on our staff and we have engaged the firm of Fishbeck
& Thompson to analyze the project and make a recommendation
to us. The cost figures and the basis of apportionment are
fair in the opinion of Mr. Fishbeck and it is recommended
that the Board authorize us to enter into a contract with
the Department of Public Works along the lines of their proposal.
It will be necessary to engage the services of an engineering
firm to develop our internal requirements and the following
firms are acceptable to us and are recommended in our order
of preference:
Fishbeck & Thompson
Hubbel, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Migdal, Layne & Sachs, Inc.
Hyde & Bobbio, Inc.
We recommend that the Board authorize us to engage the firm
of Fishbeck & Thompson. (p. 167)
The funds to be used will be from the Legislative appropriation
of $150,000 approved for improvements to our existing water
system. It will be necessary to use a portion of the appropriation
(perhaps up to $40,000) for internal connections and extension
of mains. The balance of construction costs to the Department
of Public Works can be financed either by annual payments
to the Department of Public Works to cover interest and principal
due on bonds commensurate with our share of the outstanding
debt or by having an amount added to our water bill for this
purpose.
This proposal has been reviewed informally with the State
Building Division and meets with their approval.
On motion by Mr. Pingel, seconded by Dr. Smith, it was
voted to approve the above item.
The Trustees attended the opening performance of the Meadow
Brook Music Festival at the Howard C. Baldwin Memorial Pavilion
at Oakland University.
On motion by Mr. Huff, seconded by Mr. Pingel, it was
voted to commend Chancellor Varner, his colleagues and
the staff of Oakland University for the success of the Meadow
Brook Music Festival opening concert, for the construction
of the Howard C. Baldwin Memorial Pavilion, for the arrangements
with the Detroit Symphony and for the enlistment of the widespread
community support that had resulted in the successful ticket
campaign. It is the feeling of the Trustees that this event
could be the forerunner of a performing arts program of great
significance to southeastern Michigan and to Oakland University.
Resignation of Arnold Seiken* as Assistant Professor of
Mathematics effective August 14, 1964.
Resignation of Sol Schwartz* as Assistant Professor of Psychology
effective August 14, 1964.
*Rescind raise granted at the June Board meeting in accordance
with established policy.
Appointment of Carl R. Vann as Assistant Professor of Political
Science at $8600 effective August 15, 1964.
Appointment of Jesse R. Pitts as Professor of Sociology and
Anthropology at $12,500 effective August 15, 1964.
Appointment of Sixten Ehrling as Professor of Music at $1
per year effective August 15, 1964.
On motion by Mr. Nisbet, seconded by Mr. Bagwell, it was
voted to approve the Oakland University Resignations and
Terminations and Appointments.
Change in the appointment of John B. Cameron from Instructor
to Assistant Professor of Art with a salary change from $6,800
to $7,200 per year on a 10-month basis, effective August 15,
1964.
Change in title of Frederick W. Obear from Assistant Professor
and Associate Dean of the University to Assistant Professor
of Chemistry and Dean of Freshmen, effective September 1,
1964.
Designation of Robbin R. Hough, Assistant Professor of Economics,
as Acting Chairman of Business Administration and Economics,
effective July 1, 1964.
Change in title of David G. Lowy from Assistant Professor
of Psychology and Director of Counseling to Assistant Professor
of Psychology and Clinical Psychologist with a change in salary
from $11,700 per year on a 12-month basis to $9,000 per year
on a 10-month basis, effective September 1, 1964.
Designation of Harvey Burdick, Associate Professor of Psychology,
as Acting Chairman of Psychology, effective July 1, 1964.
(p.168)
Change in title of David C. Beardslee from Associate Professor
and Chairman of Psychology and Acting Dean of Social Science
to Associate Professor of Psychology and Acting Associate
Dean of Social Science, effective July 1, 1964.
Change in title of J. Duncan Sells from Dean of Students
to Associate Dean of the University, effective July 1, 1964.
Personnel action:
For the Admissions and Registrar's office:
Establish an Admissions Counselor
AP-III position
Establish a Clerk-Stenographer
III position
Reclassify a Principal Accountant AP-II to a Special Accounts
Supervisor AP-II position in the Business Office
Reclassify an Administrative Secretary AP-I to an AP-II position
in the Foundation Office
Establish a Telephone Operator I position in Physical Plant
Establish the following positions in the office of the Dean
of Student Affairs:
Dean of Students AP-IX
Physical Education Assistant-Women
AP-II
Dramatics Technician IV
Departmental Secretary V
Reclassify a Director of University Relations AP-IX to an
AP-X position in University Relations
Approval is requested for an increase of $4,977 in the amount
of summer school salaries previously approved.
On motion by Mr. Pingel, seconded by Mr. Merriman, it
was voted to approve Oakland University Miscellaneous
Items.
Gifts for the scholarship fund:
$25 from Irving Steinman of Pontiac
$24.09 from William Hammerle of Rochester
$25 from George Matthews of Pontiac
Gifts and Grants:
Grant of $207,000 from the National Defense Student Loan
Program of Washington to be used under the direction of Chancellor
Varner.
Grant of $11,540 from the National Science Foundation of
Washington to be used under the direction of Chancellor Varner
as the institutional grant for science.
Grant of $500 from the Pontiac Civitan Club of Pontiac to
be used under the direction of Chancellor Varner for the continued
support of the Inter-Faith Religious Center.
Grant of $1,000 from the Community National Bank of Pontiac
to be used under the direction of Chancellor Varner as a contribution
to the scholarship committee.
Grants as follows to be used under the direction of Chancellor
Varner for support of the 1964 Meadow Brook Music Festival:
$5,000 from the Mary Louise Johnson Foundation of Detroit
$1,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Abernethy of Birmingham
$2,500 from the Community National Bank of Pontiac
Additional payments to salaried employees from May 15 to
June 15, 1964:
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Continuing Education |
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William Hammerle |
$ 25.00 |
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Robert Hoopes |
50.00 |
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Robert Simmons |
80.00 |
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Norman Susskind |
375.00 |
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Information Services |
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Mondine McNeil |
75.00 |
On motion by Mr. Nisbet, seconded by Mr. Bagwell, it
was voted to accept the Oakland University Gifts and Grants.
(p. 169)
Recommendation from Chancellor Varner that the new classroom-office
building to be started this fall be named "Matilda R.
Wilson Hall."
Additional payments to salaried employees as follows:
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Mimeograph and Reproduction |
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University Services |
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Geraldine Helton |
$30.62 |
Mondine McNeil |
$75.00 |
On motion by Dr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Harlan, it was
voted to approve Oakland University items.