http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/ADMIN/downloads/BdAug06.pdf

IHL Aug. 2006 meeting highlights

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Ms. Amy Whitten was absent. (p. 1)

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3. USM - Approved the Construction Documents prepared by Allred/McNabb Architects, authorized
advertising for the receipt of bids, and request approval by the Bureau of Building for GS #115-003,
Renovation of Knauer Building at Stennis Space Center. Funds are available from House Bill 1634,
Laws of 2006. (p. 2)

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7. USM – Approved the initiation of GS #115-003, Renovation of Knauer Building at Stennis Space
Center, the appointment of Allred/McNabb Architects of Pascagoula, Mississippi, as the project
professionals, and request approval by the Bureau of Building. This project was started with a budget
of less than $250,000. Post Katrina construction costs have increased the estimates to $400,000. Funds
are available from House Bill 1634, Laws of 2006 in the amount of $400,000. (p. 7)

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13. USM – The request to enter into a 10-year management services agreement with ARAMARK
Corporation to provide a complete facilities management operation. Through a public intent to
Negotiate/Request for Proposal process, ARAMARK’s proposal was selected over Sodexho; Graham
Crothell & Associates; and UNICCO. The agreement will be effective October 1, 2006, through June
30, 2016, with a 90-day right to cancel. Supporting documents are on file in the Board Office. (THIS
ITEM WAS TAKEN UP LATER IN THE MEETING.) (p. 8)

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4. System Administration (Information item.) - Payment of legal fees to outside counsel, as follows:
a. In relation to litigation and other matters:
Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by McMahan & Brinkley (Statement
dated 6/9/05) from the funds of The University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement
represents services and expenses in connection with the Jordan case.)
TOTAL DUE..................................................... $29,617.50 (p. 9)

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Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Adams & Reese (Statement dated
6/7/06) from the funds of The University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement represents
services and expenses in connection with the Servedio case.)
TOTAL DUE........................................................ $70.00 (p. 10)

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STRATEGIC PLANNING AGENDA
Presented by Mr. Roy Estess, Chair
Mr. Estess announced that there has been a considerable amount of discussion and work since the last meeting.
The committee is scheduled to convene at the September Board meeting to discuss long-range plans. In talking
with other Board members, the Commissioner and some IHL staff, a central theme seems to be emerging that
is the long-term goal of increasing the number of graduates from our universities which will directly feed the
economic base of the state. Mr. Estess requested that the Board members begin thinking about the top two or
three goals that the Board should embrace along with the details of how to achieve those goals. (p. 12)

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d. At The University of Mississippi, in addition to their faculty and staff state appropriated pay
increases, the university recently announced a significant portion of their money, $12 million,
in raises and benefits, went to increasing on-campus minimum wage up to $8.50 per hour which
is well above the national minimum requirement of $5.15. This directly affects 160 of their
employees. That was an exceptional commitment on your part Dr. Khayat. We appreciate that
consideration. (pp. 13-14)

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On motion by Dr. Magee, with Ms. Whitten 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. Owens, seconded by Dr.
Davidson, with Ms. Whitten absent and not voting, the Board voted to go into Executive Session for the
reasons later reported by the President in Open Session and stated in these minutes, as follows:

Discussion of two litigation matters at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Discussion of a personnel matter at the Board Office.
Discussion of a personnel matter at The University of Southern Mississippi.
Discussion of a prospective Board land transaction.

The following items were discussed during executive session:

The Board discussed a personnel matter at The University of Southern Mississippi. No action was
taken.

...On motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Ms. Newton, with Mr. Colbert, Mr. Ross, and Ms. Whitten
absent and not voting, the Board approved the employment of Mr. Robert Bass as the Project Director—
Gulf Coast operations.

On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Dr. Neely, with Mr. Colbert, Mr. Ross, and Ms. Whitten absent
and not voting, the Board voted to return to Open Session.

The Board discussed the following items during open session.

On motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Dr. Neely, with Mr. Colbert, Mr. Ross, and Ms. Whitten absent and
not voting, the Board approved a $25,000 foundation supplement for Dr. Claudia Limbert, President of
Mississippi University for Women, for the 2006-2007 year.
On motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Dr. Davidson, with Mr. Colbert, Mr. Ross, and Ms. Whitten absent
and not voting, the Board approved the following actions:
1. Employment of an energy management consultant to assess the facilities needs of the IHL System;
2. Employment of a facilities management consultant to assess the feasibility of outsourcing the facilities
management for the IHL System; and
3. Employment of a consultant to assess the proposed 5-year management services agreement between The
University of Southern Mississippi and ARAMARK Corporation to provide a complete facilities
management operation. (pp. 14-15)


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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

The Board staff approved Change Order 1 in the amount of $13,544.26 for GS #108-241, Mannoni
Performing Arts Center, and requested approval by the Bureau of Building. Funds are available in
the project budget.

The Board staff approved the Schematic Design Documents prepared by Eley and Associates for
GS #108-230, Polymer Institute Product Process Unit/Building, and requested approval by the
Bureau of Building. Funds are available from Senate Bill 2988, Laws of 2003, in the amount of
$2,000,000. (p. 22)

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[Proposed changes to guidelines on Foundations. Added statements in italics.]

301.0806 UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION/AFFILIATED ENTITY ACTIVITIES


Purpose of Foundations and Similar University Affiliated Entities:
The requirements of this policy are to apply to all university development
foundations, research foundations, athletic foundations, alumni associations and all
other similar entities affiliated with any of our eight state universities. The Board of
Trustees recognizes the role of university foundations and other similar affiliated
entities throughout the nation have in providing additional financial support for their
institutions so they can achieve a level of excellence not possible through state
funding and tuition alone. The Board of Trustees recognizes and appreciates the
contributions made to higher education by the such foundations and similar entities
affiliated with the institutions of the Mississippi State Institutions of Higher
Learning, and that their goal is not to replace necessary support from the state. The
Board of Trustees acknowledges that the private, independent nature of foundations
and similar affiliated entities provides flexibility to the institutions of the Mississippi
State Institutions of Higher Learning in fiscal management and responsiveness. ...

...No form of compensation may be paid or provided to an Institutional
Executive Officer by any university foundation or affiliated entity without
prior approval of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher
Learning. The request for approval shall come through the Commissioner to
the IHL Board; and... (pp. 29-30)