Meeting Minutes, March 15, 2000
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Date: March 15, 2000
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Transcript: MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March 15, 2000
President McPherson called the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 5:03 p.m. in the Conference Room, 450 Administration Building.
A Roll Call vote was conducted by Secretary Pogel. Trustees present: Dolores M. Cook, Joel Ferguson, Dorothy Gonzales, Colleen McNamara, Donald W. Nugent, David L. Porteous, and Bob Traxler. Trustees Cook, Nugent, Porteous, and Traxler were present via teleconference.
Trustee absent: Robert E. Weiss.
University officers present: President McPherson, Provost Simon via teleconference, Secretary Pogel, and Vice President Poston. Others present: Vice President Denbow, Assistant Provost Steidle, Assistant Vice President Lindahl, Director Kacos, Assistant Director Latta, and Deputy Chief Rice. Faculty Liaisons present: Clarke and Kruger. Student Liaison present: Montabon.
All actions taken were by unanimous vote of the Trustees present, unless otherwise noted.
1.On a motion by Ms. Gonzales, supported by Mr. Ferguson, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the proposed agenda.
2.There were no requests to address the Board of Trustees on issues germane to the agenda or other issues.
3.2020 Vision: Parking, Transportation and Open Space: Component I
Vice President Poston presented the recommendation for 2020 Vision.
Whereas the protection, preservation, safety and development of the University campus is crucial in the master planning activities of the University and; whereas the quality and appearance of the campus has been a high priority from the very founding of this campus and; whereas planning principles and parameters will serve to guide the University's changes and growth over time and; whereas the vision of the campus over the next 20 years must be carefully defined;
Be it so resolved that the Board of Trustees recommend the adoption of the 2020 Vision master planning process resulting in a series of planning principles and parameters for the campus; and that the 2020 Vision: Component I: Parking, Transportation and Open Space planning principles and parameters be adopted; and that the Board of Trustees authorize the administration to proceed with a campus master planning process resulting in the implementation of planning principles and parameters to support the decision-making process as campus changes and growth occurs.
On a motion by Ms. McNamara, supported by Ms. Gonzales, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the recommendation.
Chairperson Traxler commented on the importance of a master planning process to assure the continued beauty of the campus. He commended Vice President Poston and the committee for developing the 2020 Vision, and said the recommendation deserves University support.
4.An Executive Session was not requested.
5.On a motion by Mr. Ferguson, supported by Ms. Gonzales, THE BOARD VOTED to adjourn at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy H. Pogel, Ph.D.
Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Index
Pages(s)
Executive Session - None 1
Public Participation - None 1
2020 Vision: Parking, Transportation and
Open Space: Component I .1-2
Request a ReproductionOF THE
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March 15, 2000
President McPherson called the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 5:03 p.m. in the Conference Room, 450 Administration Building.
A Roll Call vote was conducted by Secretary Pogel. Trustees present: Dolores M. Cook, Joel Ferguson, Dorothy Gonzales, Colleen McNamara, Donald W. Nugent, David L. Porteous, and Bob Traxler. Trustees Cook, Nugent, Porteous, and Traxler were present via teleconference.
Trustee absent: Robert E. Weiss.
University officers present: President McPherson, Provost Simon via teleconference, Secretary Pogel, and Vice President Poston. Others present: Vice President Denbow, Assistant Provost Steidle, Assistant Vice President Lindahl, Director Kacos, Assistant Director Latta, and Deputy Chief Rice. Faculty Liaisons present: Clarke and Kruger. Student Liaison present: Montabon.
All actions taken were by unanimous vote of the Trustees present, unless otherwise noted.
1.On a motion by Ms. Gonzales, supported by Mr. Ferguson, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the proposed agenda.
2.There were no requests to address the Board of Trustees on issues germane to the agenda or other issues.
3.2020 Vision: Parking, Transportation and Open Space: Component I
Vice President Poston presented the recommendation for 2020 Vision.
Whereas the protection, preservation, safety and development of the University campus is crucial in the master planning activities of the University and; whereas the quality and appearance of the campus has been a high priority from the very founding of this campus and; whereas planning principles and parameters will serve to guide the University's changes and growth over time and; whereas the vision of the campus over the next 20 years must be carefully defined;
Be it so resolved that the Board of Trustees recommend the adoption of the 2020 Vision master planning process resulting in a series of planning principles and parameters for the campus; and that the 2020 Vision: Component I: Parking, Transportation and Open Space planning principles and parameters be adopted; and that the Board of Trustees authorize the administration to proceed with a campus master planning process resulting in the implementation of planning principles and parameters to support the decision-making process as campus changes and growth occurs.
On a motion by Ms. McNamara, supported by Ms. Gonzales, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the recommendation.
Chairperson Traxler commented on the importance of a master planning process to assure the continued beauty of the campus. He commended Vice President Poston and the committee for developing the 2020 Vision, and said the recommendation deserves University support.
4.An Executive Session was not requested.
5.On a motion by Mr. Ferguson, supported by Ms. Gonzales, THE BOARD VOTED to adjourn at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy H. Pogel, Ph.D.
Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Index
Pages(s)
Executive Session - None 1
Public Participation - None 1
2020 Vision: Parking, Transportation and
Open Space: Component I .1-2
