Feb. 2007 meeting highlights

http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/ADMIN/downloads/BdFeb07.pdf

The 20th Annual Higher Education Appreciation Day,
Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) program...

University of Southern Mississippi  FACULTY HONOREE   Margaret Hall
STUDENT HONOREE Jordan Hailey (p. 3)
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10. USM – Approved the initiation of IHL 114-012, Replace Toy Library, Gulf Park Campus, and the
appointment of Allred McNabb of Pascagoula, Mississippi, as the project professionals.  Funding is
available from a time-limited Federal grant and FEMA funds in the amount of [strike]$1.5 [/strike] $1.6 million. ...

15. USM – Approved the construction documents, authorized advertising for the receipt of bids and
approved the request for approval by the Bureau of Building for GS 108-230, Polymer Institute
Product Process Unit/Building.  Funds are available in the amount of $2,000,000 from SB 2988, Laws
of 2003, and from an NIST grant in the amount of $20,000,000....

18. USM – Approved the award of a contract to Dan Hensarling, Inc., of Gulfport, Mississippi, the lowest
of four bidders, in the amount of $3,188,800 and the request for approval by the Bureau of Building for
GS 114-009, Campus Building Repairs, Gulf Park Campus.  Funds are available in the project
budget from SB 3315, Laws of 2002; SB 3197, Laws of 2002; a Federal Grant (GR02778) and FEMAreimbursements.

19. USM – Approved the award of a contract to SCI, Inc., of Gulfport, Mississippi, the lowest of three
bidders, in the amount of $1,025,625 for IHL 210-233, Infrastructure Project, Cedar Point.  Funds
are available from university sources in the amount of $1,025,625....

22. USM – Approved a resolution authorizing the sale of revenue bonds of up to $29,000,000 for IHL 208-
258, Bond Issuance for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion, Hattiesburg Campus, and the Pete
Taylor Baseball Park expansion project and the execution of the subsequent lease documents. The
documents have been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office....

26. System Administration (Information item.) - The Board received a presentation from Broaddus &
Associates, which is the consulting firm that is assisting the Board in reviewing land options for the
additional USM campus on the Gulf Coast.  A copy of the presentation is included in the February 14-
15, 2007 Board Working File....  (pp. 6-7)

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EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion by Mr. Blakeslee, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Board voted to close the meeting to
determine whether or not it should declare an Executive Session.  On motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Mr.
Owens, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Board voted to go into Executive Session for the reason
later reported by the President in Open Session and stated in these minutes, as follows:

Discussion of a prospective land transaction for The University of Southern Mississippi.

During Executive Session, the following matters discussed and/or voted upon:

On motion by Dr. Magee, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Board
voted to close the solicitation for property for the additional campus for USM and to request that
Broaddus & Associates proceed with performing for the Board a further detailed analysis of prospective
properties so a decision can be made as soon as possible.

On motion by Ms. Newton, seconded by Dr. Neely, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Board
voted to return to Open Session.  (pp. 7-8)

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Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Adams & Reese (Statement dated
12/8/06) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi.  (This statement represents
services and expenses in connection with the Servedio case.)
TOTAL DUE....................................................... $280.00  (p. 10)

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2007 BLACK HISTORY MONTH RECOGNITION

Mr. Bob Owens, Chair of the Black History Month Committee, noted that each year the Board recognizes one
individual from each public institution of higher learning who has contributed significantly to the positive
advancement of diversity on his/her campus and in the community....

Dr. Curtis J. Austin University of Southern Mississippi (p. 13)

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University of Southern Mississippi
The Board staff approved Change Order 2 in the amount of $257,272.81, with no change to the
contract time of Sullivan Building Contractor, Inc., for IHL 208-260, Construction of Village
Housing Project.  Funds are available from university sources and proceeds from the Southern
Mississippi Educational Building Corporation.  (p. 38)