In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the Board
of Trustees of the Austin Community College District convened
in public session on Monday, November 3, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Board Room (Room 201) of the District Administrative Offices
located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas 78752, with
the following members present: Carol Nasworthy, Chair/Presiding
Officer; Beverly Watts Davis, Vice Chair; Lillian J. Davis, Secretary;
Hunter Ellinger; Sharon Knotts Green; Allen Kaplan; Della May
Moore [arrived at 6:30 p.m.]; Rafael Quintanilla, and John Worley.
It is further found and determined that in accordance with the
policies and orders of this Board, the notice of this meeting
has been posted and return thereof made pursuant to the terms
and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code, and there has been full compliance
with the terms and provisions of said act, including the timely
posting of the subjects of this meeting.
Community Dialogue
The Board of Trustees and Dr. Fonte, College President, met with
members of the School to Work Partnership Board, an advisory committee
to the Capital Area Workforce Development Board, to discuss needed
collaboration and appropriate training programs to be provided
by Austin Community College. Identified needs include: Creation
of a pipeline from high school-possibly in elementary schools;
improved community outreach and marketing of/from ACC; improved
articulation agreements between high school and ACC; good communication
between math and science instructors/ high school teachers; ensure
that content of ACC programs address profiles needed in jobs and
share with high schools; provide information to area high schools
regarding ACC and programs/degrees; capacity/facilities in the
workforce area; address possible obstacles (systemic transformation,
especially access to ACC admissions application); and ensure that
programs are connected with actual community needs.
Participants commented on recent improved efforts and communication
by Austin Community College to the education and business community.
Dr. Nasworthy expressed appreciation to the School to Work Partnership Board for participation and the valuable information provided to assist Austin Community College. Dr. Fonte stated that Austin Community College will continue to collaborate with education, business, and the community to ensure success.
Recess
The meeting recessed at 7:10 p.m.
Reconvene
The Board of Trustees reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
Recess
The Board of Trustees recessed into Executive Session at 7:20
p.m. to consult with College Legal Counsel regarding pending and
contemplated litigation including Design/Build Bridging Contract
for East Campus pursuant to Government Code 551.071.
Reconvene
The meeting reconvened in public session at 8:05 p.m.
Dr. Nasworthy stated that the Board would consider Agenda Item
6887, Consideration of Awarding Design/Build Bridging Contract
for East Campus.
6887 Consideration of Awarding Design/Build Bridging Contract for
East Campus
Rafael Quintanilla moved and Allen Kaplan seconded that:
MOTION: the Board of Trustees reconsider its direction to staff
to award the design/build bridging contract to Faulkner at the
meeting on October 20, 1997, and substitute a direction that staff
recommend to the Board up the three firms that could meet high
quality specifications and perform the construction in a timely
manner. Further, that staff schedule presentations before the
Board by the recommended contractors on Thursday, November 6,
1997, 4:30 p.m., and that the Board select the final contractor
at the conclusion of the presentations. Finally, the Board should
not be contacted by any contractor prior to the presentations.
VOTE: The motion was passed on a vote of 8-1.
For: Beverly Watts Davis, Hunter Ellinger, Sharon Knotts Green, Allen Kaplan, Carol Nasworthy, Della May Moore, Rafael Quintanilla, and John Worley.
Against: Lillian Davis
Citizen's Communication
No one registered to address the Board.
Recognitions
There were no recognitions.
Reports from Employee Associations
Items for Consent
6880 Consideration of Approval of Minutes for October 6, 1997 and October 20, 1997
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the minutes
as presented.
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and stated that the following
correction was needed to the minutes of the October 6 meeting,
Agenda Item 6872, Consideration of Approval of Amendment to Board
Policy E-8, Tuition Rates:
"Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Dr. Richard Fonte,
College President, stated that item two of the current policy
indicates a different differential rate for socio-economic levels,
which technically cannot be done. He indicated that the proposed
language achieves the objective of the Board and was authored
by College Legal Counsel. It provides that a student residing
outside (in)
the ACC district who is eligible and has applied for a Pell grant
becomes eligible for this scholarship program which pays differential
to provide assistance for tuition and fees. He said that approval
is requested by the Board to amend the policy to allow for implementation
of the program. The effective date is Spring 1998."
6881 Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the
Extension of the College's Depository Contract with Bank One
Texas, N.A., Austin, Texas
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees approve the proposed resolution authoring the extension of ACC's depository contract.
6882 Consideration of Adoption of Resolution to Convey .027 Acres
of Land to the City of Cedar Park
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees adopt the Resolution
conveying .027 acres of land, more of less 1,191 square feet,
to the City of Cedar Park
6883 Consideration of Approval of Pinnacle Elevator Upgrades
Recommendation: That the Board of Trustees award the construction
contract to Dover Elevator Company in the amount of $188,676 and
authorize administration to negotiate and execute the construction
contract. (HUB contractors are unavailable in the Austin area
to perform this work.)
Lillian Davis moved and Beverly Watts Davis seconded that:
MOTION: the Board of Trustees approve Consent Items 6880 (corrected), 6881, 6882, and 6883 as presented.
VOTE: The motion was passed by unanimous vote.
Not Voting: Carol Nasworthy, Chair
Items for Discussion and Possible
Action
6884 Consideration of Adoption of
Board Planning Principles
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and stated that the recommended
adoption of the principles would be a temporary measure and probably
for less than one year. Board members discussed responsibility
of the College to the students, community, and employers.
Board members deferred action on this item. This item will be
on the agenda for discussion at the November 17 meeting of the
Committee of the Whole, with possible action at the December 1
regular Board meeting.
6885 Adoption of FY 1998-1999 Board
Planning Directives
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Dr. Fonte stated that the
recommended directives were developed from comments received at
the last Board meeting.
Allen Kaplan moved and Lillian Davis seconded that:
MOTION: that the Board of Trustees adopt the FY1998-1999 Planning Directives, as presented.
VOTE: The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Not Voting: Carol Nasworthy, Chair
6886 Identification of Possible Board
Policy Revisions
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and Dr. Fonte stated he received
comments following the October 20 meeting of the Committee of
the Whole and prepared the recommended list of possible Board
Policy revisions or new policy development.
Board members discussed a possible dollar amount threshold in
the policy on purchasing and the necessity for a policy on the
use of adjunct faculty, including the process for hiring and getting
someone into the process.
Hunter Ellinger moved and Della May Moore seconded that:
MOTION: the Board of Trustees adopt the recommended areas of possible Board Policy revision or new policy development.
VOTE: The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Not Voting: Carol Nasworthy, Chair
President's Report
Dr. Fonte reported on:
Reports to the Board
Announcements
Recess
There being no motion before the Board, the November 3, 1997,
meeting of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was
recessed at 9:35 p.m. until Thursday, November 6, 1997, at 4:30
p.m.
Reconvene
The November 3, 1997, meeting of the Austin Community College
Board of Trustees reconvened in public session at 4:35 p.m., on
Thursday, November 6, 1997, in the Board Room (201) of the District
Administrative Offices located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road,
Austin, Texas, 78752, with the following members present: Carol
Nasworthy, Chair/Presiding Officer; Beverly Watts Davis, Vice
Chair; Lillian J. Davis, Secretary; Hunter Ellinger; Sharon Knotts
Green (arrived at 4:48 p.m.); Allen Kaplan; Della May Moore [arrived
at 5:00 p.m.]; Rafael Quintanilla, and John Worley.
Items for Discussion/Possible Action
6887 Consideration of Awarding Design/Build Bridging Contract for
East Campus
Dr. Nasworthy introduced the item and advised that each company
would be allowed thirty minutes to present information and respond
to nine specific questions (Attachment) from Board members regarding
the construction of the East Campus facility. She stated each
of the nine Board members would ask one of the nine questions.
Board members agreed to award the contract by majority vote.
Dr. Nasworthy called for vote on:
American Construction Company
For: Beverly Watts Davis
Faulkner Construction Company
For: Lillian Davis, Della May Moore, Rafael Quintanilla
Hensel-Phelps Construction Company
For: Hunter Ellinger, Sharon Knotts Green, Allen Kaplan,
Carol Nasworthy, and John Worley
MOTION: Allen Kaplan moved and Hunter Ellinger seconded that the Design/Build Bridging Contract for the East Campus be awarded to Hensel Phelps Construction Company.
VOTE: The motion passed on a vote of 5-4:
For: Hunter Ellinger, Sharon Knotts Green, Allen Kaplan, Carol Nasworthy, and John Worley
Against: Beverly Watts Davis, Lillian J. Davis, Della May Moore,
and Rafael Quintanilla
Adjournment
The November 3, 1997, meeting of the Austin Community College
Board of Trustees was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. on November 6, 1997.
Approved By
Dr. Carol Nasworthy, Board Chair
Dr. Lillian J. Davis, Secretary
Attachment