PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
LTC Cleveland, Lakeshore Conference Room
July 11, 2011
Board Present:
Board Absent:
Staff Present:
Chappy, Crowley, Fuentez, Huhn, Kluss, Lukas, Vang, Voechting
Sheehan
Davis-Fulmer, Dross, Gossen, K. Kotajarvi, Lanser, Mirecki, O’Connell,
Thillman, Weber, Willinger, Zorn
Call to Order
The meeting of the Lakeshore Technical College District Board was called to order by Chair Roy
Kluss at 3:34 p.m. It was reported that this meeting had been publicized in accordance with
requirements of the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law.
Oaths of Office
In accordance with Section 19.01 of the Wisconsin Statutes, a printed copy of the oath of office was
given to Sharon Chappy, Nancy Crowley, and Cindy Huhn, who were sworn into office by Board
member Roy Kluss. The documents were signed and notarized.
Public Input
No public input was provided.
Connections
The Board discussed ways in which they connected with the College and the community.
Approval of Minutes
IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO APPROVE
THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 15, 2011 BOARD MEETING AS PRESENTED. Motion
unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY NANCY CROWLEY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO APPROVE
THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 15, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNUAL
PLAN AND BUDGET AS PRESENTED. Motion unanimously carried.
Organizational Business
Mr.Kluss declared the meeting open for nominations for the Board officer positions.
IT WAS MOVED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ AND SECONDED BY JERRY VOECHTING TO
APPROVE THE SLATE OF OFFICER NOMINATIONS OF JOHN LUKAS AS BOARD CHAIR,
NANCY CROWLEY AS BOARD VICE CHAIR, AND CINDY HUHN AS BOARD
SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR 2011-12. Motion unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY SHARON CHAPPY AND SECONDED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ TO CLOSE
NOMINATIONS AND APPROVE TO ELECT JOHN LUKAS AS BOARD CHAIR, NANCY
CROWLEY AS BOARD VICE CHAIR, AND CINDY HUHN AS BOARD
SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR 2011-12. Motion unanimously carried. Roy Kluss stepped down
and Nancy Crowley took over running the meeting.
A discussion was held regarding publication of legal notices and minutes and the associated costs. IT
WAS MOVED BY JERRY VOECHTING AND SECONDED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ TO
DESIGNATE THE HERALD TIMES REPORTER AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 201112. Motion unanimously carried.
IT WAS MOVED BY SHARON CHAPPY AND SECONDED BY CINDY HUHN TO PURCHASE
NEW SIGNATURE PLATES FOR BOARD OFFICERS AS NECESSARY AND CONTINUE USE
OF CURRENT PLATES UNTIL THE NEW PLATES ARRIVE. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee Assignments
IT WAS MOVED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ AND SECONDED BY ROY KLUSS TO ASSIGN
VOLUNTEERS AS NOTED TO REPRESENT LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT TAX
INCREMENTAL FINANCING JOINT FINANCE REVIEW BOARD MEETING(S) FOR 2011-12.
Motion unanimously carried.
Tax Incremental Financing Assignments
City/Town/Village
Board Member
Belgium
Mike Lanser
Cascade
Sharon Chappy, Mike Lanser
Cleveland
Jerry Voechting
Howards Grove
Lucio Fuentez, Roy Kluss
Kellnersville
John Lukas
Kiel, Elkhart Lake
Jerry Voechting
Manitowoc, Two Rivers
Nancy Crowley, John Lukas
Plymouth
Sharon Chappy, John Lukas, Roy Kluss
Oostburg
Cindy Huhn
Random Lake
Roy Kluss
St. Nazianz, Valders
Cindy Huhn
Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls
Lucio Fuentez, Roy Kluss
Whitelaw
Nancy Crowley
IT WAS MOVED BY CINDY HUHN AND SECONDED BY JERRY VOECHTING TO ASSIGN
VOLUNTEERS AS NOTED TO THE WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARDS
ASSOCIATION STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 2011-12. Motion unanimously carried.
WTC District Boards Association
Standing Committee Assignments
Delegate to the Board of Directors
John Lukas
Legislative
Lucio Fuentez, Cindy Huhn, Joe Sheehan
Human Resources
Jerry Voechting
Program
Cher Pao Vang
Marketing/Public Relations and
Roy Kluss
Awards
Interdistrict/Interagency
Sharon Chappy, John Lukas
Cooperation
Bylaws, Policies and Procedures
Nancy Crowley
IT WAS MOVED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ AND SECONDED BY ROY KLUSS TO ASSIGN
VOLUNTEERS AS NOTED TO CONTACT DISTRICT LEGISLATORS AS NEEDED IN 2011-12.
Motion unanimously carried.
Legislative Contacts
Sen. Joseph Leibham
Sharon Chappy, Cindy Huhn, John Lukas, Jerry
Voechting
Sen. Glenn Grothman
Roy Kluss, Cher Pao
Sen. Frank Lasee
Nancy Crowley
Rep. Steven Kestell
Sharon Chappy, Joe Sheehan
Rep. Andre Jacque
Nancy Crowley
Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer
Cindy Huhn, John Lukas, Jerry Voechting
Rep. Dan LeMahieu
Joe Sheehan, Roy Kluss
Rep. Mike Endsley
Cindy Huhn, Lucio Fuentez, Cher Pao Vang, Jerry
Voechting
Board Policy Review Schedule
Board members signed up to review board policies as outlined on the Board Policy Review Schedule.
Board Outreach and Tour Schedule
Board members signed up to complete board outreach as outlined on the Board Outreach and Tour
Schedule.
Consent Agenda
Ms. Crowley asked for any requests to remove an item or items from the consent agenda. IT WAS
MOVED BY ROY KLUSS AND SECONDED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ TO APPROVE THE ITEMS
ON THE CONSENT AGENDA INCLUDING: PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS, INCLUDING
TWO FACULTY CONTRACTS, AND PAYMENTS OVER $2,500 AS PRESENTED. Motion
unanimously carried. John Lukas joined the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Information/Discussion
Dr. Lanser reported on his recent activities and gave an operational report. The 2011-12 Board
meeting schedule was reviewed. An update was provided on tax incremental district projects. The
calendar of upcoming events was reviewed.
Other Business
Agenda items for the August 17, 2011 Board meeting were discussed.
Adjourn
IT WAS MOVED BY LUCIO FUENTEZ AND SECONDED BY NANCY CROWLEY TO
ADJOURN. The motion was unanimously carried and the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Huhn
Secretary/Treasurer