IHL May meeting minutes: exec. session, additional counsel, construction

http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/admin/downloads/BdMay05.pdf

Monthly closed-door discussion of Shelby Thames

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Dr. Davidson, seconded by Dr. Magee, with Mr. Patterson 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 Mr. Klumb, seconded by Mr. Owens, with Mr. Patterson 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 personnel matter at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Evaluation of the President at The University of Mississippi.

On motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Mr. Patterson absent and not voting, the Board voted to return to Open Session. By consensus, the Board agreed to Dr. Shelby Thames� request to extend his contract as President of The University of Southern Mississippi until May 20, 2007, at which time Dr. Thames will return to full-time duties in the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials as distinguished University Research Professor.

Evaluation of Dr. Robert Khayat, the President of The University of Mississippi.

More legal help

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2. USM - Approved the request to retain James D. Johnson to handle real property and student bankruptcy matters on an as needed basis. The rate for such work will be $100 per hour plus incidental costs and expenses. Payment for these services will be from University funds, audit and legal fees.


Construction projects and purchases

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1. USM � Approved the initiation of IHL #208-260, Sorority Village - EBC, for the design and construction of a Sorority Village and the appointment of The McCarty Company as the project professionals. Also, approved SM EBC�s request to appoint First Southwest Company as the financial advisor, and McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC as the bond counsel for the project. The estimated project budget will be $15,000,000.

2. USM � Approved the initiation of IHL #208-261, Bond Hall Renovations, for the design and construction of repairs and renovation of the 4 th floor in Bond Hall for administrative use and the appointment of Landry and Lewis Architects as the project professionals. The budget is $250,000. Funds are available from university sources.

10. USM � Approved the bids and request approval and award of a contract by the Bureau of Buildings to the lowest bidder, D. N. P., Inc., in the amount of $861,000 less deductive alternates #1 - #5 for a total of $442,900 for GS #108-228, Fire Safety and Sprinklers. Funds are available in the project budget in the amount of $500,000 from S.B. 3197, Laws of 2002. Supporting documents are on file in the Board Office.

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Approved Change Order #1 in the amount of $20,905.81 for Green Coliseum HVAC Repairs, GS#108-227 and requested approval by the Bureau of Buildings. Funds are available in the project budget.

Approved the University of Southern Mississippi�s request to purchase property located at 147 Beach Park, Long Beach, Mississippi. We were notified by University of Southern Mississippi that the subject property was purchased by another buyer.

Approved the Design Development Documents Greene Hall HVAC Upgrades for GS #108-236 and requested approval by the Bureau of Buildings. Funds are available from SB#2988 in the amount of $900,000.