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ADJUSTMENTS IN WORK AND SALARY (Funds available) Interim appointment from Chancellor's Office
College of Agriculture Edward B. Schmidt, additional appointment as Agricultural Economist in the Department of Agricultural Economics, without salary, effective November 1, 1958.
Gerald E. Timm, Assistant County Agricultural Extension Agent in Stanton County, from $4000 to $4300 per year effective November 1, 1958.
George A. Woolsey, from Assistant County Agricultural Extension Agent in York County at $4300 to County Agricultural Extension Agent in Clay county at $4500 per year effective December 1, 1958.
College of Arts and Sciences Herbert Jehle, Project Director in Physics Department, Research during June and July, 1959, at $1666.66; account 6413-1W.
College of Medicine Max Fleishman, additional appointment as Associate in Internal Medicine, at $125 per month from November 1, 1958 to January 31, 1959.
Retirement Approved
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Foote, motion put to vote and carried, that the following retirement be approved as recommended by the Chancellor's office:
RETIREMENT
David A. Lewis, Dental Storekeeper, at $52.29 per year, single life, November 1, 1958.
Representatives of Wesley Foundation ofMethodist Church discuss relocation of Foundation House.
Mr. John W. Stewart, representing the Wesley Foundation of the Methodist Church, indicated to the board of Regents that the present property of the Wesley Foundation located adjacent to the University campus at 1417 R Street is inadequate for their present and future needs. He indicated further that the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity located at 1425 R Street, immediately east and adjacent to the Wesley Foundation property, desires to purchase the Wesley Foundation property. Mr. Stewart further indicated that the Wesley Foundation desires to sell and seek a more adequate location for future expansion.
Wesley Foundation desire to purchase Delta Gamma property
Mr. Stewart stated that the Wesley Foundation desires to purchase the vacant lot on North 16th Street, being the West 175 feet of Lot A, County Clerk's Subdivision of Lots 2 and 3, S. W. Little's Subdivision in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. This property is presently owned by the Delta Gamma sorority.
Inasmuch as this property is in a University restricted area, Mr. Stewart was seeking approval of the Board ofRegents to negotiate further with the Delta Gamma sorority for the purchase of the lot in question for the Wesley Foundation.
Board desires further discussion on matter
The University has developed tentative plans for the use of the lot in question as well as additional property immediately north of this lot. It was felt by the Chancellor and the Board of Regents that further discussion should be had with Mr. Stewart in an effort to find another location for the proposed Wesley Foundation building which would be equally satisfactory to the Foundation without being in conflict with further dormitory developments presently planned by the University for women students.
In view of the action taken by the Board of Regents on September 18, 1958, authorizing the sale of a farm in Dawson County, Nebraska, included in the Frances Sheldon trust, to Mr. Dale E. Lemmon, of Cozad, Nebraska, the following
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resolution is now presented.
Resolution for sale of farm in Frances Sheldon Estate to Dale E. Lemmon
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, an Agreement For Warranty Deed was entered into on September 18, 1958, between THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, a corporation, as Party of the First Part, and DALE E. LEMMON, of Cozad, Nebraska, as Party of the Second Part, by the terms of which First Party agreed to sell and Second Party agreed to buy the North Half (N1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Twenty-One (21), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Twenty-Four (24), West of the 6th P.M., in Dawson County, Nebraska, with appurtenances thereunto belonging, subject to the right-of-way easement to the American Telephone and Telegraph Company of Nebraska, as recorded in Book 24, Page 101, Miscellaneous Records of Dawson County, Nebraska, for a total consideration of Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($24,500.00), and
WHEREAS, said agreement provided that upon payment of the balance of said purchase price, in the sum of Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($18,375.00), First Party should convey to Dale E. Lemmon, the above described real estate:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon payment by Dale E. Lemmon to The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, the balance of said purchase price, in the sum of Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($18,375.00), C. Y. Thompson, President of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, a corporation, or J. LeRoy Welsh, Vice President of said Board, be authorized and directed to execute and deliver to Dale E. Lemmon a Warranty Deed of The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, a corporation, conveying the above described real estate to said Dale E. Lemmon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that John K. Selleck, Corporation Secretary of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, a corporation, or Joseph Soshnik, Assistant Corporation Secretary of said Board, be authorized and directed to attest to the execution of said deed, and to attach thereto the corporate seal of The Board of Regents of the Univeristy of Nebraska; and be further authorized and directed to purchase and attach thereto necessary revenue stamps, as required by law.
It was moved by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Greenberg, that the foregoing resolution be adopted, and the adoption of said resolution was unanimously carried.
Hamilton County Farm (Halleck Estate) sold to Mr. H. P. Johnnie Larsen
In accordance with authority granted by the Board of Regents, the Hamilton County Farm, included in the Halleck estate, was offered for sale at public auction on the 10th of November, 1958. The high bid for this property was $56,000 being the exact appraisal made on the property by the real estate department of the First Trust Company of Lincoln, Nebraska.
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Swanson, that the president and corporation secretary of the Board of Regents shall be authorized to sign in behalf of the Board, a warranty deed to Mr. H. P. Johnnie Larson for the sum of $56,000 for the following described property:
The South-east Quarter; the South-west Quarter of the North-east Quarter; the South-east Quarter of the North-west Quarter; and the North half of the North-east Quarter all of Section Eleven, Township Thirteen, N. Range Five, West of the 6th P.M., Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Motion put to vote and carried.
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Resolution accepting scholarships from Alpha Phi Scholarship Foundation
It was moved by Regent Swanson, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, directing the following resolution be approved accepting in behalf of the Board of Regents student scholarships to be granted by the Alpha Phi Scholarship Foundation.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska does hereby accept the scholarships, fellowships, and research grants for educational purposes to be made to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska from time to time from the Nebraska Alpha Phi Scholarship Foundation in accordance with the trust provisions.
Finance Committee authorized to act in behalf of the Board until next regular or special meeting re financial arrangements for Center for Continuing Education
It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, directing that the Finance Committee of the Board of Regents shall be authorized to act in behalf of the Board until the next regular or special meeting of the Board to make all necessary financial arrangements with the Kellogg Foundation, the University of Nebraska Foundation or any other necessary agent involved in the financing and raising of necessary funds in connection with the proposed Continuing Education Center.
Phase I and I-A of Unit III College of Medicine
The Board of Regents some months ago authorized Frank Latenser and Associates, architects and engineers of Omaha, to prepare plans and specifications for the proposed addition to the University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. This addition is known as Phase I and Phase I-A of Unit III.
Phase I is the main section which will house outpatient, radiology, pharmacy, administration, medical records, social services, and classroom facilities, cost of which is estimated to be $1,800,000.00. This is to be financed from the receipts from the six-year College of Medicine Building Levy.
Phase I-A is an addition to the main section and will house medical research facilities. The estimated cost of this unit is $400,000.00, to be financed $200,000.00 from the College of Medicine Building Levy and $200,000.00 from Hill-Burton Federal Funds.
Mr. Carl Donaldson, Business Manager, reports that the architects plans and specifications for these two units are now complete and requests authority to call for bids from general contractors for the construction of these two units. He states that if approval is granted bids would be received on December 18, 1958.
Business Manager authorized to advertise for bids for construction of Phase I and I-A.
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Swanson, motion put to vote and carried, directing the University Business Manager shall be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of the proposed additions, Phase I and I-A to Unit III at the University Medical Center at Omaha, Nebraska.
Resignation of Mrs. Carolyn Whitesel upheld
It was moved by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Swanson, motion put to vote and carried, directing the previous action in reference to the dismissal of Mrs. Carolyn Whitesel, Extension Assistant in Home Economics and County Home Extension Agent in Kearney County, by the Kearney County Extension Board, be lifted from the table and that the action of the Kearney County Extension Board dismissing Mrs. Whitesel be duly recorded and further that no additional payments of salary be made.
Russian University Rectors plan visit to Nebraska
Chancellor Hardin reported having received from the Department of State of the United States, information that it was the desire of the Department of State to send to the University of Nebraska some five Russian Nationals who are presently serving as rectors of Russian Universities.
It was requested by the Department of State that the University of Nebraska receive these persons for short visits
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on the University campus and escort them while visiting other institutions within this area covering a period of approximately one week. It was further stated by the Department of State that all expenses in connection with the entertainment of the visiting Russians shall be borne by the Department of State.
It was moved by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, directing the approval of the U. S. Department of State request to permit the University of Nebraska to act as hosts in receiving Russian Nationals for a brief inspection of educational institutions in this area.
Game, Forestation and Parks Commission members discuss use of Fort Robinson area for recreational use
Meeting with the Board were members of the Nebraska Game, Forestation and Parks Commission and Mr. Mel Steen, Game Commission Director. Mr. Steen indicated in behalf of the Commission the desire of the Commission to use additional areas at Fort Robinson, particularly the grounds along the White River and to use additional buildings now vacant at the Fort, all in an effort to, as stated by Mr. Steen, enlarge and improve the recreational use by the general public of the lands and facilities of the government-owned Fort Robinson.
It was pointed out by Chancellor Hardin that the University is a tenant at Fort Robinson; that Fort Robinson is government property and that the granting of additional use of lands and buildings at the Fort would of necessity be made solely by the United States Department of Agriculture. He further stated that any changes in the present use of the area would be of concern both to the United States Department of Agriculture and the University of Nebraska insofar as such change as requested by the Game Commission might affect the beef cattle breeeding and research program presently being conducted at Fort Robinson. The Chancellor further stated the research program is conducted jointly by the United States Department of Agriculture and an associaton of regional agricultural colleges in this area.
Mr. Steen requested to make recommendations to U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
It was suggested by Chancellor Hardin that the Game Commission submit specific recommendations and requests for such additional facilities as are requested at which time it was agreed that representatives of the University of Nebraska will consider such requests and then make recommendations to the United States Department of Agriculture for any adjustments which might be made which would be feasible or not a hazard to the beef cattle breeding and research program. It was agreed that Mr. Steen would make such recommendations.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned.
CYThompson (signed) President
Attest:
JohnK Selleck (signed) Corporation Secretary
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Regular Meeting January 10, 1959
Lincoln, Nebraska January 10, 1959
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska met on this day for the regular annual meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the board room, Administration Building, City Campus, as required by the By-Laws.
Regents present: J. L. Welsh C. E. Swanson Frank O. Foote J. G. Elliott B. N. Greenberg (re-elected) Richard E. Adkins (regent-elect) C. Y. Thompson
University officials present:
Messrs. Clifford M. Hardin, Chancellor A. C. Breckenridge, Dean of Faculties John K. Selleck, Corporation Secretary Joseph Soshnik, Asst.Corporation Secretary, Comptroller Carl A. Donaldson, Business Manager
Minutes Approved
The minutes of the proceedings of the Board at its last meeting held December 20, 1958, copy of the same having been transmitted to the several members of the Board under its order of October 1, 1926, were approved.
Officers Elected
A motion introduced by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Elliott, was put to vote and carried unanimously, electing to the office of president of the Board of Regents for the ensuing year, Regent C. E. Swanson.
Regent Swanson took the chair as presiding officer.
A motion introduced by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Welsh, was put to vote and carried unanimously, electing to the office of vice president of the Board of Regents for the ensuing year, Regent J. G. Elliott.
A motion introduced by Regent Elliott, seconded by Regent Welsh, was put to vote and carried unanimously, electing to the office of Corporation Secretary for the ensuing year, Mr. John K. Selleck.
A motion introduced by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Elliott, was put to vote and carried unanimously, electing to the office of Assistant Corporation Secretary of the Board of Regents for the ensuing year, Mr. Joseph Soshnik.
Elect Regents Representative to University Foundation
A motion introduced by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, was put to vote and carried unanimously, electing the following Regents Representative to serve as Trustee of the University of Nebraska Foundation for the ensuing year, Regent C. E. Swanson.
Elect trustees of Uni. of Nebr. Dormitory Corporation
A motion introduced by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, was put to vote and carried unanimously, electing the following persons to serve as trustees of the University of Nebraska Dormitory Corporation for the ensuing year: Regents B. N. Greenberg, C. E. Swanson, J. G. Elliott, Richard E. Adkins, and Mr. W. C. Harper and Mr. John K. Selleck.
Standing Committees
The standing committees from the Board of Regents to serve for the ensuing year are as follows:
Executive: Regents Swanson, Greenberg, Elliott
Finance: Regents Welsh, Foote, Adkins
Property: Regents Welsh, Swanson, Adkins
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