REDWOODS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Minutes of the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
College of the Redwoods, Eureka Forum Theater, Room FM103
7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA
October 13, 2006
MEMBERS
PRESENT
Mr. Michael Bailey
Mr. Stephen Beckman
Ms. Joan Briggs
Mr. Jay Freeman
Ms. Dominique Kilmer
Dr. Colleen Mullery
ABSENT
Ms. Elaine Gray
Mr. Rodney Jones
Mr. Dennis O’Sullivan
OTHERS
PRESENT
FROM
COLLEGE
OF THE
REDWOODS
Dr. Jeffrey Bobbitt – Acting President/Superintendent
Mr. Scott Thomason - Vice President, Chief Business Officer
Mr. Joe Porras - Director of Facilities
Mr. Paul DeMark - Director of Communications and Marketing
Ms. Leslie Haddock - Administrative Assistant
CALL TO
ORDER
Committee Chair Colleen Mullery called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m.
and the committee members and other attendees introduced themselves.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Colleen called for general public comments. Several members of the CR
faculty expressed their viewpoint that previously agreed remodeling plans
concerning their areas had now changed without their opportunity for input.
Michael Bailey reiterated that the Citizens’ Oversight Committee’s role is
to ensure that the bond funds have been appropriately spent on school and
classroom improvements. He reminded those present that the committee
does not advise on facility design.
Colleen summarized the faculty comments and Scott Thomason addressed
the fact that many substantive changes have occurred within a short period
of time. He communicated that the college will continue to engage with
faculty appropriately on classroom design, and the college will continue to
monitor that bond funds are spent on the designated bond measure projects.
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Meeting of October 13, 2006
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Colleen read a resignation letter from Joan Briggs that was effective
October 12. Colleen thanked Joan for her attendance and participation
in the committee activities.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
The minutes of the June 2, 2006 meeting were approved unanimously.
DISCUSSION:
ETHICS
POLICY
STATEMENT
The committee was advised that Bond counsel had approved the last
committee members’ revision of the ethics policy statement. A quorum
of members were present and they voted unanimously to approve the
ethics policy statement as attached to these minutes. This policy statement
is now a part of the operational documents for each member.
DISCUSSION:
ANNUAL
REPORT
The committee discussed that there was good reception from the
community for the first annual report and thanked Paul DeMark and
all who worked on the report for their diligence.
DISCUSSION:
COMMITTEE
MEMBER
TERMS
The student committee member had resigned since he had graduated from CR,
and the process of replacing him started at the beginning of CR’s fall semester.
The process for current members to reapply was then discussed. Members
interested in serving another two year term will submit their application by
January 1 for consideration by the Board of Trustees.
REPORT:
FACILITIES
MASTER PLAN
AND PROJECTS
UPDATE
Renovations, including various accessibility functions, funded by the general
obligation bonds for the Forum Theater classroom were described.
Joe Porras presented an extensive projects update explaining that during design
review at the state architect’s office for the renovations at the Eureka campus,
it was determined that different building locations would better address known
seismic conditions. Joe described the new long range Facilities Master Plan
approved by the Board of Trustees and how it had been redesigned due to
significant changes required by state officials. This master plan was presented
recently at a general meeting for all CR staff and faculty.
The CR District was advised that state funding would be made available to
construct two specific new buildings on the Eureka campus. A plan was
developed to sequence the state funded and state directed projects in
conjunction with the planned projects paid by CR bond funds. Phasing of
projects will occur to limit negative impact on instruction and accommodate
classroom improvements that can be performed within the new plan.
Long range planning is being finalized at all locations, so the Facility Master
Plan can be implemented to realize both cost savings and fully integrated,
modern, student-oriented facilities.
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Meeting of October 13, 2006
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Joe and Scott reported that certain equipment and technology for the
classrooms to be relocated into future new buildings can still be purchased
to immediately augment student learning and program enhancement.
Both mobility and transportability will be factors in determining approval
for classroom expenditures for the various facilities.
They also reported that project management and the architects had
previously met with faculty and staff regarding classroom function input
for remodeling. Continual design development will occur as the new
building plans are developed.
ESTABLISH
NEXT
MEETINGS
The next meeting was tentatively set for 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2007,
at the College of Redwoods Eureka campus, unless an earlier meeting is needed.
Parking passes will be sent to members prior to meetings and the date and
location for the next meeting will be determined March 9th, or earlier.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Submitted by Leslie Haddock, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President,
Chief Business Officer