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WHEREAS, the Board of Regents adopted a By-Law effective September 19, 1953, in words and figures as follows:
"Staff members in the Agricultural Extension Service who receive benefits under the Federal Civil Service Retirement Program shall be eligible for benefits under the University's retirement plan only for the difference between the amount received by them under the Federal Civil Service Retirement Program and the amount such staff members would be entitled to receive under the University's retirement plan."
and
WHEREAS, Said By-Law, effective September 19, 1953, repealed the By-Law, effective December 1, 1947, and
WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Board of Regents, effective January 7, 1956, repealed the said By-Law, effective September 19, 1 953, and since January 7, 1956, the Board of Regents has had no By-Law which makes any distinction with respect to University retirement benefits for Agricultural Extension employees, dependent upon the dates of their respective retirements or otherwise, and
WHEREAS, Agricultural Extension employees, retiring prior to December 1, 1947, and subsequent to January 7, 1956, became entitled to receive and have received retirement benefits upon the same basis as all University staff members, without respect to benefits received by them under the Federal Civil Service Retirement Program, and
WHEREAS, as the result of the foregoing By-Laws and changes thereof, the Agricultural Extension employees, above named, have been discriminated against as compared with their fellow Agricultural Extension employees, and the Board of Regents desires to correct this inequity:
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That, as to the eleven persons, above named, the retirements to be paid to them be corrected by paying to them retirement benefits based on their respective ages and their respective total earnings at the date of their respective retirements, such corrected payments to be effective as of January 7, 1956.
2. That no retirement benefits be paid to them for the period of time from December 1, 1947, to January 7, 1956, except any payments made to W. H. Brokaw, Jessie Green and Allegra Wilkens during said period of time be and the same are hereby ratified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing provisions, set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 preceding, be conditioned upon each of said persons executing and delivering to The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, a release discharging the Board of Regents, its members, officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns of and from any and all known and unkown demands, actions, causes of action and liabilities for any other retirement benefits, past, present and future, than as herein provided, under any and all By-Laws of the Board of Regents with respect thereto and/or the provisions of Section 85-106, R.R.S. Neb. 1958.
The adoption of the foregoing resolution was moved by Regent Foote, and seconded by Regent Elliott, put to vote and unanimously carried.
Elevator replacement So. Lab.Building - Omaha
From the Business Manager, Mr. Carl A. Donaldson, comes itemization of bids received for the work necessary to replace the elevator in the South Laboratory Building at the College of Medicine at Omaha.
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Proposals for Elevator Renovation South Laboratory Building-College of Medicine
Bids received
Firm Proposal
Otis Elevator Company $25,363 O'Keefe Elevator Company 26,945 Westinghouse Elevator Company 27,493 Wright & Mack Elevator Company 29,932 Haughton Elevator Company No Bid Kimball Elevator Company No Bid
Low Bid Accepted
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, directing that the low bid submitted by the Otis Elevator Company in the amount of $25,363.00 be accepted and that the Business Manager be authorized to negotiate with the Otis Elevator Company for this work.
Work on Biochemistry Bldg. Agr. College
From the Business Manager, Mr. Carl A. Donaldson, comes itemization of bids received for the mechanical work and air conditioning equipment in the auditorium of the Biochemistry Building on the College of Agriculture campus.
Proposals for Mechanical Work and Air Conditioning Auditorium - Biochemistry Building
Bids received
Firm Proposal Completion Date
Newberg & Bookstrom $24,789.00 June 15, 1959 M. G. Lehman Company 25,518.00 100 days Bonebright Heating & Air Conditioning 25,550.00 June 1, 1959 Natkin and Company 26,746.00 Aug.15,1959 Geo. H. Wentz, Inc. 27,784.00 Aug.15, 1959 The Ray Martin Company 29,938.00 June 1, 1959
Low Bid Accepted
It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Adkins, motion put to vote and carried, directing that the low bid from Newberg and Bookstrom in the amount of $24,789.00 be accepted for the necessary mechanical work and air conditioning equipment for the auditorium of the Biochemistry Building at the College of Agriculture campus.
Sign Agreement - Forest Fire Protection Districts
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, authorizing the president and corporation secretary of the Board of Regents to attest in behalf of the Board an "Agreement for Forest Fire Corporation" for the creation of forest fire protection districts to operate in cooperation with the Nebraska State Forester wherein the University will participate in rural fire protection districts in various sections of the state.
Honorary Degrees Approved
It was moved by Regent Elliott, seconded by Regent Adkins, motion put to vote and carried, directing that the recommendations of the University Senate be approved wherein honorary degrees be awarded at the June, 1959 Commencement to the following persons:
John Moore Allison, Doctor of Laws Milton Ernst Mohr, Doctor of Engineering Charles Yoder Thompson, Doctor of Agriculture
Research Grants, Training Grants, and Fellowship Accepted
It was moved by Regent Adkins, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, directing acceptance of the following research grants, training grants and fellowship as reported by Dean John C. Weaver, Research Administrator, under date of April 1, 1959:
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Research Grants -- $231,239
$1,150 from National Science Foundation for expenses to Moscow, Russia, and return for Dr. R. L. Chasson of the Department of Physics: To attend "1959 Congress of Cosmic Ray Committee."
$143,337 from U. S. Public Health Service for construction of research unit on the campus of the College of Medicine.
$10,132 from U. S. Public Health Service for research by Dr. R. B. Johnston of the Department of Chemistry: The Metabolism of Thiol Esters of Amino Acids. (Continuation)
$3,000 from Wyeth Laboratories for research by Dr. Mary J. Henn of the College of Medicine: Clinical Evaluation of a New Oral Hypoglycemic Agent - WY 2340.
$2,500 from Lederle Laboratories of American Cyanamide Company through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. G. A. Young of the Department of Animal Pathology and Hygiene: Transmissible Gastroeneritis (TGE) of Swine. (Continuation)
$2,000 from Roberts Dairy Company through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Prof. R. B. Maxcy of the Department of Dairy Husbandry: Techniques for cleaning of milk lines.
$9,750 from Tobacco Industries Research Committee through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. D. M. Pace of the Department of Physiology: The Effects of Tobacco Smoke Constituents on Tissue Cells Cultivated in vitro. (Continuation)
$2,000 from The Upjohn Company for research by Dr. J. A. Smith of the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry: Evaluation of U-7103. (Supplement)
$57,370 from U. S. Public Health Service for research by Dr. Cecil Wittson of the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry: Pilot Screening Treatment Unit for Mentally Retarded. (Continuation)
Training Grants - - $51,041
$500 from Mead Johnson & Co. to be under the direction of Dr. Gordon E. Gibbs of the College of Medicine: Contribution of Education of Pediatric Residents.
$16,041 from American Medical Education Foundation for AMEF Teaching under the direction of Dean J. P. Tollman of the College of Medicine.
$34,500 from the National Fund for Medical Education for AMEF Teaching under the direction of Dean J. P. Tollman of the College of Medicine.
Fellowship --$2,000
$2,000 from Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company for Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Fellowship in the Department of Chemistry.
Approve F. M. Hall Collection
Approval was given to the recommendation of the Director of the University Art Galleries that the following prints, illustrated books and sculpture purchased at a price of $3,033.45 for the F. M. Hall Collection. All have been approved in accordance with the practice of having purchases reviewed by authorities in the field of art. Funds are available under the stipulations providing for the Hall Art Collection. Motion for approval was made by Regent Foote,
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seconded by Regent Elliott, put to vote and carried.
Bronze sculpture "The Seasons" $1,500.00 Prints by LeRoy Burket 110.00 Prints 157.50 Lithograph 45.00 Prints from Rome, Italy 80.65 Original Graphics 505.00 Prints from Paris, France 343.10 Woodblock from Tokyo, Japan 68.20 Graphic Art, Rome, Italy 224.00
Reconsider site for Wesley Foundation - Approve sale of northeast corner of 16th and R Streets (handwritten entry-"Action rescinded See page 261")
Further consideration was given by the Board of Regents in reference to the request by the Wesley Foundation to secure a suitable building site on the University campus for the erection of a new Wesley Foundation center and chapel. It was moved by Regent Elliott, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, with Regent Foote voting "No", wherein it is directed that Mr. Carl A. Donaldson, Business Manager, be authorized to negotiate with the Wesley Foundation representatives for the purchase from the University of the north-east corner of 16th and R Streets, property described as follows:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 of Raymond Subdivision of Lot 10 of Little's Subdivision of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 24, Township 10 North, Range 6 East in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Restrictive covenant to be included in deed
The Board desires that a restrictive covenant be written into the deed wherein it will be provided that the Wesley Foundation will maintain at least a 16-foot setback from the north property line.
Authorize duplicate diploma
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, directing that a duplicate diploma be issued to Dr. Rai Bahadursingh to replace the original diploma which was lost or destroyed. Dr. Bahadursingh was awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine on June 14, 1958.
Approve resolution accepting early repayment of mortgage by Kenneth E. Smith - (Sheldon Estate)
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, as a part of the assets of the Frances Sheldon Trust, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska has received from Olga N. Sheldon, Successor-Trustee, a note, duly endorsed, in the sum of $16,500.00, payable in payments as therein provided, signed by Kenneth E. Smith and Zatha B. Smith, secured by a mortgage upon the following described real estate, recorded in Book 115 of Mortgages, Page 31, Dawson County, Nebraska:
The South Half (S1/2) of Section Twenty (20) in Township Eleven (11) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West of the 6th P.M.; EXCEPT 2.565 Acres thereof as conveyed to the State of Nebraska by Warranty Deed dated June 27, 1939 and recorded in Book 80 at Page 146 of the Deed Records of said county.
The North Half (N1/2) of Section Twenty (20) in Township Eleven (11) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West of the 6th P.M.; EXCEPT 1.702 Acres thereof as conveyed to the State of Nebraska by Warranty Deed dated July 3, 1939, and recorded in Book 80 at Page 263 of the Deed Records of said county; and excepting the reservation of one-half of oil, gas and mineral rights as reserved by The Federal Land Bank of Omaha, in the deed made by it to K. E. Smith conveying said North Half of Section 20.
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A part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4NW1/4) of Section Eight (8) in Township Nine (9) North, Range Twenty-one (21) West of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section Eight, thence West Three Hundred Sixty-three (363) feet; thence South Three Hundred Seventeen (317) feet; thence West One Hundred Sixty-five (165) feet; thence South to the south line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4NW1/4) of said section to a point Five Hundred Twenty-eight (528) feet west of the east line of said quarter section; thence East to the east line of said quarter section; thence North to the place of beginning; and containing fifteen (15) acres, more or less; the property being the same as was formerly described as the East 363 feet of Block One, all of Blocks Six and Seven, and Lots One to Nine inclusive of Block Ten of Stuckey and Little's Addition to the Town of Plum Creek, and now vacated; and
WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly assigned to the Board of Regents by Olga N. Sheldon, Successor-Trustee, recorded in Book 119 Mortgages, Page 643, Dawson County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of said promissory note, the final payment of $12,000.00 is not due until March 11, 1963; and
WHEREAS, the makers of said note desire to secure a new loan on said real estate and desire to make payment of said note and interest in full; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Last Will and Testament of Frances Sheldon, deceased, the proceeds of the trust estate and the accumulated income are required to be used by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska in constructing and equipping upon the down-town campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, a gallery for the purpose of housing paintings, sculpture and other works of art owned by the University, the Nebraska Art Association and similar collections; and
WHEREAS, an architect has been secured for the purpose of planning said gallery, and the money due upon the said note, above described, will be required in connection with the construction of said gallery before the due date of said note;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Comptroller of the University of Nebraska be authorized and directed to accept payment in full for the balance due upon said note, above described, and upon payment of such balance, including interest due thereon, in full, that the Comptroller be authorized and directed to cancel said note and mark the same "Paid", and deliver said note to the makers thereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska be authorized and directed, upon the payment of said note and interest in full to execute and deliver to the makers of said note and mortgage releases thereof, and that the Corporation Secretary or Assistant Corporation Secretary of the Board of Regents be authorized and directed to attest the execution of said releases, and attach thereto the corporation seal of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, a corporation.
Said resolution was moved by Regent Adkins and seconded by Regent Foote. The motion was put to vote and carried unanimously.
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