CMS Internal Advisory Committee Meeting
January 18, 2012
10:30a.m. – 12:00Noon
Agenda
1. Bus Schedule (Baden)
2. Fungus Remediation (Baden)
3. Dock Proposal (Morrison)
4. Aquarium Maintenance (Baden)
5. General Construction (Baden)
6. Strategic Plan (Baden)
7. Other (Baden)
Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Dr. Dan Baden (CMS/Director)
Dr. Chris Finelli (Bio/Non-Resident 2009-2011)
Dr. Nancy Grindlay (GLY Resident Faculty)
Dr. Jack Hall (EVS/Chair)
Dr. Russell Herman (PHY/Chair)
Dr. Richard Laws (GLY/Resident Faculty 2010-2012)
Dr. Lynn Leonard (GLY/Chair)
Dr. John Morrison (PHY/Resident Faculty)
Dr. Joe Pawlik (BIO/Resident Faculty 2009-2011)
Dr. James Reeves (CHM/Chair)
Dr. Fred Scharf (Bio/Non-Resident 2011-2013)
Dr. Rob Whitehead (Non-tenure Research Faculty 2011-2013)
Dr. Joan Willey (CMS/Associate Director)
Ex-officio:
CMS Internal Advisory Committee Meeting
January 18, 2012
10:30a.m. – 12:00Noon
Bus Schedule
Paul Reinmann has taken on organizing bus service back and forth to main campus from CMS. We have
substantial space for undergraduates to work on research however we must be able to get students
back and forth in an efficient manner. Paul has proposed a schedule to be 2 times per hour 5 days per
week 8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Paul is asking for a commitment for 1 year of operation with without
complaints of ridership to give the chance for ridership. This would be a contract bus service, not WAVE.
Fungus Remediation
Room #2350/2351 (the Dark Room) had a mold issue due to a leaking A/C condensing fan above this
room. EH&S sprayed room and killed the fungus. The next step is to tear out the sheet rock and
furniture in this room and spray again. Finally, water proof sheet rock will be put up and then room
redesign. To complete the remediation will take a year.
Dock Proposal
We are seeking funding through an NSF upgrade program to expand and update our dock facilities. The
proposal was just submitted yesterday afternoon and the Project Summary is included in meeting
handouts. NSF decision will be made in 7 months. It was an NSF requirement that the project cost be
under $300,000. If funded, project will be completed in 1 year.
Aquarium Maintenance
Dr. Baden received lots of feedback regarding his email about the Lobby Aquarium. The majority of the
responses indicate the aquarium should remain and many suggested gathering a list of volunteers or
hiring a maintenance company to service the aquarium. Dr. Baden expressed concern that volunteers
would become bored due to the time commitment required. Dr. Baden added he received quotes from
three aquarium maintenance companies that range from $200 per month to $6,000 per month. A
former UNCW student came in with the lowest bid of $200 per month but it does not include water
changes. The highest bid is $6,000 per month and includes 20% weekly water changes and we pay for
equipment.
CMS Internal Advisory Committee Meeting
January 18, 2012
10:30a.m. – 12:00Noon
General Construction
MARBIONC is 20% complete and is 3% paid out. UNCW is 90 days behind in payment to contractor.
UNCW is looking in to the delay and getting it resolved.
The room behind the aquarium is being renovated to make a large office. The marble on the exterior
building is being removed to install 3 windows for this office. This office will house a not for profit
Marine Biotechnology Center of Innovation Executive Director. MARBIONC fund paying for this.
We have nearly completed talks with AT&T for cell phone tower here at CMS. This cell phone tower will
get us comparable to what main campus has for internet speed. Rob Hoon has contract document and
is communicating with AT&T.
Strategic Plan
Discussion of adding additional areas and establishing Chairs to encourage faculty participation.
Other
Anne Beach will attend the next IAC meeting to discuss MARBIONC planning and debt.
Status of PhD program Coastal and Marine Science
Cameron School of Business has inquired about a visit to CMS. This visit would be for interested CSB
faculty to introduce them to CMS programs and initiatives. We are working to schedule a visit to include
a tour and networking reception with CMS faculty. CSB suggested hosting this on a Thursday or Friday
beginning at 4:00 or 4:15. The CMS IAC agreed with this time.