May 19, 2003

In accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College District convened in public session at a Board Work Session on Monday, May 19, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (201) of the Highland Business Center of Austin Community College located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Rafael Quintanilla, Chair/Presiding Officer; Barbara Mink, Vice Chair; Allen Kaplan, Secretary; Lillian J. Davis; John Hernandez; Nan McRaven; Barbara Mink; and John Worley. Trustee Beverly Watts Davis was absent from the meeting.

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.

Items for Discussion/Possible Action

Agenda Item 7696

Report on South Austin Campus

Chair Rafael Quintanilla introduced the item. Committee Chair Guadalupe Sosa expressed appreciation to Trustees for the success of the recent referendum. Ms. Sosa and Jim Walker, Coordinator, Institutional Effectiveness, commented regarding expectations and activities of the South Austin Campus Advisory Committee.

Agenda Item 7697

South Austin Campus – Architects and Construction Manager Presentations

Chair Rafael Quintanilla introduced the item and Bronson Dorsey, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations, provided information concerning the South Austin Campus. The Comprehensive Master Plan recommended that Austin Community College construct a new campus on the site purchased in 2002 at the intersection of Manchaca Road and Stassney Lane. The Board of Trustees authorized the administration to undertake a solicitation for Architect/Engineer and Construction Manager-at-Risk at its Regular Meeting on March 4, 2003. The initial project budget was projected to be approximately $21 million which included costs of constructing the building and parking garage, architect/engineer fees, furniture and equipment, permits, surveying, and other associated support costs. Funding for the project was included in the May 3, 2003, capital improvement program bond referendum.

Mr. Dorsey reviewed the solicitation and evaluation processes. He stated the Evaluation Committee read and scored each proposal and recommended three finalists for the architect and three finalists for the construction manager. Presentations were made by each of the finalists:

Architects – Carter-Burgess; Hillier with Cotera +Reed; Page Southerland Page

Construction Managers – American Constructors; Bartlett Cocke; and Gilbane

Finalists responded to questions from Trustees after each presentation. Trustees expressed appreciation for the presentations and the information provided in response to questions.

Agenda Item 7698

Reimbursement Resolution for Bond Financing

Chair Rafael Quintanilla introduced the item and Tom Pollan, Bickerstaff, Heath, Smiley, Pollan, Kever, and McDaniel, LLP, provided information concerning the Resolution Expressing Intent to Finance Expenditures to be Included by the Austin Community College District.

Agenda Item 7699

Bond Financing Update, Including Review of Underwriters

Chair Rafael Quintanilla introduced the item and Jorge Rodriguez of Coastal Securities, College Financial Advisor, provided information for the issuance of General Obligation bonds for capital projects authorized by the May 3, 2003, tax referendum. He stated appointment of underwriters was necessary in the issuance of bonds and advised that the recommended underwriters for the proposed bond issue were selected through a Request for Proposal process. Mr. Rodriguez said action by the Board of Trustees was necessary to establish the financing syndicate to issue the bonds. Mr. Rodriguez responded to questions from Trustees.

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

Announcements

There were no announcements.

Meeting Review

There was no meeting review.

Adjournment

Having no motion before the Board, the May 19, 2003, Work Session of the Austin Community College Board of Trustees was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Approved By

Allen H. Kaplan, Secretary