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the east side connect the three down gutters with the most substantial surface gutters practicable and carry the water into the street. That full power and authority is hereby given said committee to carry the provisions of this resolution into effect. The resolution was adopted.
Concerning paving. Around Campus.
Regent Burnham offered the following resolution and moved its adoption : Resolved, that it is the sense of the Board that it cannot without special appropriation for that purpose share in the proposed paving of any street or streets adjoining the University campus, and that such appropriation cannot be had or secured before the convening of the next legislature.
It is further the sense of this Board that they are opposed to and will use their influence against a cedar block pavement laid upon a plank base : and that they regard any wooden pavement laid upon streets so nearly level as those surrounding the University grounds as highly objectionable on account of health, economy and general use and service. That the Board will gladly unite with the proper authorities of the City of Lincoln, at the proper time and in the proper manner, for the securing of a lasting healthful and economical pavement upon such street or streets adjoining the University grounds as it may appear desirable and necessary to thus protect. That a copy of this resolution be furnished Mr. N. C. Brock Chr. &c., as an answer to his communication on the subject.
Sale of stock at Farm.
The finance committee reported as follows: The committee on finance have considered the report of Prof. Wing relating to the sale of surplus stock at the University farm, and would recommend that he be instructed to dispose of said surplus as rapidly and to the best advantage possible, by and with the advice and consent of the Dean of the Agricultural Department as to best methods of such disposition.
Bill of P. F. Harry disallowed.
Further, we recommend that the bill of P. F. Harry for extra services as carpenter amounting to $87.oo be not allowed. M. J. Hull, E. P. Holmes Com't. On motion the report of the committee was received and adopted.
Industrial College Building. location & plans.
Regent Burnham offered the following resolution and moved to adopt : Resolved, that the Industrial College building to be constructed upon general plans as presented by the committee to whom the subject was referred, and having special reference to the
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construction of an annex for the developments of departments to be accommodated within said building be located upon the north east corner of the grounds, the north line of said building to be parallel with and not to exceed fifty feet distant from the north line of said grounds the east line of said building to be on a line with the east line of the Chemical Laboratory building.
On motion to adopt the resolution prevailed.
Committee on new buildings, Armory & Indust. Coll'g. continued.
Regent Burnham also offered the following resolution and moved to adopt :
Resolved, That the committee heretofore appointed to consider plans and specifications for a 'Grant Memorial Hall' and Armory, be and the same are hereby continued, and the same are hereby authorized and empowered to secure, accept and determine plans and specifications for said building provided the cost of the same be kept and contained within the sum of $2o,ooo,oo appropriated for that
Powers and duties.
purpose. That if possible and practicable such plans and specifications be so perfected and completed that estimates and bids - which said committee are hereby authorized to procure - can be so adjusted as to permit the commencement of the construction of said building at once after the annual June meeting or as soon thereafter as said appropriation is or can be made available. That the same powers and authorities be and they are hereby conferred upon the committee representing the Industrial College building provided they keep within the sum appropriated for that purpose, $5o,ooo.oo. The motion prevailed.
Medical College Discontinued.
Regent Burnham offered the following resolution and moved to adopt :
Resolved, That the report of the committee (to whom was referred the subject of the Medical College ) and which recommends its continuance, be not concurred in, but that on the contrary it is inexpedient to longer continue the same : and that the same be and is hereby discontinued and closed from date.
Proceedings.
Regent Holmes moved to amend the motion to adopt, by adopting the report of the committee on reorganization of the Medical College.
Regent Hull offered an amendment to the amendment, that the report of the committee on reorganization be not concurred in, and that the present Medical College organization be discontinued from and after the close of the present Academic year.
The question being put to vote upon the amendment to the amendment, the same was declared carried.
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The question then recurring upon the original motion and resolution of Regent Burnham as amended, and the same being put to vote, was declared carried and adopted.
The Secretary called attention to the alleged error in the minutes of the meeting of April 1887, respecting a limitation or qualification in respect to duties, in the order appointing Mrs. Lloyd, and asked that the Board indicate the correction to be made, if any.
Committee on fire protection for the University buildings.
Regent Burnham offered the following resolution and moved to adopt :
Power and duties.
Resolved, that the Chancellor, Steward and Professor Nicholson, be and they are hereby created and appointed a committee with power to act in the matter of proper fire protection for the chemical laboratory building : and that they are hereby authorized and empowered to incur the necessary expense to erect a stand pipe or stand pipes, procure hose, couplings and such other similar apparatus properly connected therewith as in their judgment may be proper and necessary to protect said building from danger of or exposure to fire, not exceeding the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars.
The resolution prevailed.
Compensation fixed for architects of new buildings.
Regent Burnham offered the following resolution and moved to adopt :
Resolved, that in order to remove from the minds of architects who may be, or have been, called upon to compete for plans for the Grant Memorial, and Industrial College buildings, all uncertainty as to compensation therefor, that the rate be and is hereby fixed as follows.
rate 3 & 4 o/c
To the architect whose plans and specifications may be accepted, three (3)per cent of the cost of said buildings for full plans and specifications necessary for construction : four(4)per cent for full plans, specifications and supervision, should it be determined to have said successful architect assume supervision thereof. No compensation to be paid for any plans, sketches or drawings not accepted, but the same may be returned to and become the property of the architect or architects presenting the same.
The motion prevailed and the resolution was adopted.
$100. for manual labor in Ag. Dept.
How expended.
The finance committee reported as follows :
The finance committee would recommend the appropriation of $1oo. of the manual labor fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary for present needs of the agricultural department, to be expended under the immediate supervision of the Dean of that department in the payment of student labor. Further, that payment for such labor
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be at the rate of 15, 20 and 25 cents per hour and be based upon the grade of work performed said grade to be determined by the Faculty of the College of Agriculture.
The report of the committee was on motion received and adopted.
Steward to build new fence on south side of campus. $150.00 for same.
21. We recommend that the Steward be authorized to remove the board fence on south side of campus and replace it with post and iron rail (single) fence as soon as practicable : $150.00 out of the incidental fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby appropriated to defray the expenses of such change.
M. J. Hull (for the committee. )
On motion the report of the committee was received and adopted.
Dr. Billings appointed Director &c. for one year. $2,ooo.
On motion the following resolution was adopted
Resolved, that the contract for the employment of Dr. F. S. Billings as director of the experimental station for the study of diseases of animals &c.,be renewed for the ensuing year at a salary of $2,ooo., and that the salary shall be paid in monthly installments, the necessary funds being hereby appropriated therefor.
$2oo.oo for fitting up alcove & fixing window in No.34 for Dr. Billings.
On motion the following resolution was also adopted:
Resolved, that the sum of $2oo.oo or so much thereof as may be necessary be appropriated to fit up the alcove in the 3d. story hall with doors and double windows, shelves &c., for the use of Dr. Billings for a cultivating room and also for putting in double window in room No. 34.
On motion the Board then adjourned
CHGere (signed) President
Attest :
JSDales (signed) Secretary.
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Lincoln,Neb.,June 14th.1887.
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska met in annual session at 2 o'clock p.m. at the Chancellors office, pursuant to the By-Laws.
Present Regents C. H. Gere ,J .M.Hiatt E. P .Holmes M. J. Hull and Jno. T.Mallalieu.
Absent Regent Leavitt Burnham.
The minutes of the last preceeding meeting were read and approved.
President Gere made a verbal report as chairman of the committee on repairs of the main building, submitting documents relating thereto, plans prepared therefor by James Tyler Architecht, and a contract entered into with Mr. C.E. Chowins for the work, all of which were read by the Secretary and referred by the chairman to the Finance committee.
The Secretary also read a communication from Mr . C. B. Fox relating to the Superintendence of the University buildings proposed to be erected. Referred to the finance committee.
The Secretary read a communication from Dr. Whitten relating to expense incurred on account of the Medical College,which was also referred to the finance committee.
The Secretary presented his report of certificates issued since December 1st, 1886, with vouchers: also his report as Steward of the Incidental account and a statement of the Laboratory(Chemical)cash account for 1885-6: also financial report of Supt. Wing of the College farm,all of which were referred to the finance committee.
The Board then t ook a recess until 7.3o p.m.
After recess.
Lincoln,Neb. June 14th, 1887.
7.30 p.m.
The Board of Regents met pursuant to adjournment.
Present Regents C.H. Gere , J.M.Hiatt,E.P . Holmes M.J .Hull and Jno .T Mallalieu.
Absent , Regent Leavitt Burnham.
The Chancellor called the attention of the Board to the appointment of Instructors following:
E. W. Hunt, Adjunct Prof. of English. Robt. F. Harper , Inst'r in Latin & French. DeWitt B . Brace Instructor in Physics. H. H. Wing Adjunct Prof. of Agriculture. Which recommendations were referred to the University and Library committee.
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