1130 Minutes of the Meeting of the State Board of Agriculture December 15, 1934 Present: Messrs* Berkey, Brody, Daane, Downing, Halstead, Mrs. Wilson, President Shaw and Secretary Halladay. Absent: Superintendent Voelker The meeting was called to order at 9:50 A.M. The minutes of the previous meeting ivere approved having been in the hands of the Board members. Resignations RESIGNATIQMS AM) APPOINTMENTS and Appointments I. Resignation of Mr. Edward Hammond County Agricultural Agent in-Tuscola County, effective January 1, 1955• 2. Resignation of Miss Ruth Lane, stenographer in the Department of Economics, effective i December 31, 1954. 5. Appointment of Mr. Evert L. Benton as County Agricultural Agent in Tuscola County, Mr. Benton replaces Mr. Hammond at the same salary - $2100 a year, $1800.00 of which is to be drawn from Federal Smith-Lever funds and $500.00 from State Offset funds. 4. Appointment of Hiss Irene Culver as stenographer In the Department of Economics, replacing Miss Lane at a salary of $80.00 per month, to be dra&vn from Extension funds; appointment to be effective January 1, 1955. 5. Recommendation of Dean Anthony that Mr. J. M. Moore, at present Research Assistant and Assis- tant Professor In Poultry Husbandry at a salary of $2475.00 per year, be appointed Extension Poultryman at a salary of $2800.00 per year (#1800.00 from Federal Smith-Lever, $1000.00 - State Offset), effective January 1, 1955. Mr. Moore replaces J. A. Hannah, whose salary at time of granting of leave *vas $3170.00 per year. 6. Further recommendation of Dean Anthony that Mr. James A# Davidson, at present Field Manager of the Michigan Poultry Improvement Association, be appointed Assistant Professor and Research Associate In Poultry Husbandry at a salary of $2700.00 per year, effective January 1, 1935. Mr. Davidson fills the vacancy caused "oy Mr. Moore's transfer. 7. Appointment of K. Merrill ft"ills as Instructor in Meteorology, replacing Mr. D. A. Seeley (deceased) at a salary rate of $600.00 per year; appointment to become effective December 15, 1334. 8. Recommendation of Director Gardner for the permanent appointment of the following stenographers, appointed in September for a four-month trial period: Miss Janette Trachsel as stenographer in the Department of Horticulture at a salary of ^90.00 per month, effective January 1, 1935. Miss Ethel Paine as stenographer In the Department of Horticulture at a total salary of &80.G0 per month ($40.00 to be paid by the College, §40.00 by the Michigan Horticulture Society), effective January 1, 1935. Miss Jane Hyatt, stenographer Horticulture at salary of $80.00 per month effective Jan. 1, !35, 9. Recommendation of Professor Musselman that Miss Margaret Gibbs be appointed as stenographer in the Department of Agricultural Engineering, replacing Miss Elizabeth Keeler (resigned September 15th) at a salary of $80.00 per month. Professor Musselman requests that the appointment be made effective November 1, 1934 since Miss Gibbs has been working on trial and with payment from fee departmental labor payroll since that time. (Miss Margaret Folkerts who rcas appointed In September to fill Miss Keeler1s place never reported for duty.) 10. Recommendation of Dean Huston for the reappolntment of Mr. C. C. Langham as Instructor in the Department of Chemistry for the months of January, February and March at the same salary (£125.00 per month) received during the fall term. On motion of Mr. Halstead, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to approve the appointments and to accept the resignations. Travel :TRAVEL !• C. ft. Bachman, L. L. Frimodig, R. nm Young, and a member of the Athletic Council to New York City for the following meetings December 26th to 29th; National Collegiate Athletic Associ- ation, American Football Coaches1 Association, Society of Directors of Physical Education, and American Track Coaches1 Association. All expenses are recommended by the Athletic Council* This item was referred to the Administrative Group at the November 22nd Board meet- ing; it is its recommendation that Mr. Bachnan, Mr. Young and a member of the Athletic Council be sent to these meetings with all expenses paid. • • 1131 Travel December 15, 1954 TRAVEL, continued 2* (E* C. Prophet to the meeting of the Association of American Geographers in Philadelphia during (Christmas week; railroad and pullman fare (estimated at $50*23 requested* 5* (p* C* Morrison to the meeting of the Association of American Geographers in Philadelphia; (railroad and pullman fare (approximately ^50*23) requested* (The Board recommends railroad mileage and pullman for only one* 4* Request for mileage on two automobiles to Chicago and return for the meetings of the Society of American Bacteriologists December 27th to 29th* Eight members of the Veterinary staff will attend * Recommended. 5* C. G* Card to Lafayette, Indiana, to appear on the Purdue Farmers1 Week program; expenses to be paid by the organization. Recommended* 6* (Miss Ruth Johnston to the meeting of the American Historical Association in Washington (December 27th to 29th; customary allowance reauested* ( 7. (H* Hi, Kimber to the meeting of the American Historical Association in Washington December 27th (to 29th; railroad transportation requested* (The Board recommends railroad mileage and pullman for one person if two go and mileage only (if only one goes* 8* Request for mileage expense on one automobile to New Orleans for the convention of the National Association of Teachers of Speech, December 27th to 29th* Five members of the Speech staff will attend and expense is estimated at $120*00. Recommended. 9. L. P- ffaldo and C. ^* Newlin to the meeting of the Modern Language Association in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, during Christmas week. Railroad transportation (estimated at $66*78 for both) is requested* Mileage and pullman for one only recommended* 10. Request for mileage allowance on one automobile to the meeting of the Modern Language Associa- tion in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, so that members of the Modern Language Department may attend. Recommended. 11* Request of H* S* Patton that railroad and pullman transportation to Chicago be allowed for four members of the Economics Department, so that they may attend meetings of the American Economic AssociatiSn, American Statistical Association, and American Farm Economics Association,; December 26th to 29th* Expense for four is estimated at &70.QQ. The Board recommends that mileage on two cars be allowed. 12. Request for mileage allowance on one car to Chicago and return, so that members of the Farm j Management Department may attend the American Farm Economics Association meeting December 26th ; to 29th. Recommended that mileage on one car be allowed* 15. Request for mileage allowance on one automobile to Chicago and return, so that members of the • Sociology Department may attend the American Sociological Society meeting December 26th to 29th; : mileage only on one car recommended. 14. Request of Dr. M. D. Pirnie for an allowance up to $50.00 on expense to New Yor/. City for the American Game Conference annual meeting January 21st to 23rd. Dr. Pirnie has been asked to report on waterfowl research. Recommended. 15* Dr. C. F* Huffman-to Guelph, Ontario, to speak on Mineral Nutrition January 8th; the Ontario Agricultural College is to pay all expenses* Recommended. 16. H. C* ^oore to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for a Potato Conference from January 22nd to 25th; railroad and pullman expense requested* Recommended. 17. The following requests for travel to the meeting of the American Association for the Advance- \ ment of Science in Pittsburgh, December 27th to 29th; a. Request of H. R. ^unt for mileage expense on one automobile, for use of department members* Expense is estimated at §55.00. b* Request of V. R. Gardner for mileage allowance on one automobile so that several members of the Horticulture Department may attend* c. Request of C* »/. Chapman for mileage allowance on one automobile, to be divided between the two cars going from the Physics Department * d. Request of Dr. Bessey for mileage expense on one automobile,- this was referred to the Administrative Group at the November 22nd Board meeting and approved by them. e* Request of Ray Nelson for railroad and pullman fare, to be derived from the celery disease revolving fund. December 15, 1934 TfiAVEL, cont> 17. Cont. f * xRequest of Dr» Hutson for mileage allowance on one automobile so that members of the Entomology Department may attend* g. Request of L, C. Plant for mileage allowance on one automobile for the use of members of the Mathematics Department. Items a to g recommended. On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mis. Wilson, it ?/as voted to approve the travel requests with the recommendations indicated. 1 PRESIDENT'S REPORTS to T r a v el Lawrence Kan ^-* A u t h o r i z a t i on of t r a v el to L a w r e n c e, K a n s a s, f or Mr. C O. f-~-~ ni]r. l Ui lull • JJlX— v-ing delegated at the November 3rd Board meeting but unable to go. ,,:r".-i XV A t h l e t ic C o u n c i l. Mr. Viiilkins accompanied t he team in t he p l a ce of Mr. G. Verne B r a n c h, ft'ilkins, on recommendation of t he H "\r"f~\ " p r tf T *O "V1 *^' f^- i** '-^ ; A.B. Love approved. Payment for extra work for firemen. Sxp. to San Ant-, Texas for Alderton 2. Authorization of payment of expense account (s>6.65) Incurred by Mr. A. B# Love on an emergency trip to Toledo for cooperation with Agricultural Adjustment Administration officials. 3. Approval of payment to Messrs. Baker, Amiott, and Murray, firemen in Buildings and Grounds Department, for 32 hours of extra work each put in during the absence of the fourth fireman, at the rate of forty-five cents an hour. 4. Authorization of expenses to San Antonio, Texas, for George S. Alderton, sports editor of the Lansing State Journal, Mr. Alderton accompanied the team and covered the State - Texas A. S M. game. o Chi « Association meeting in Chicago, December 5th and 6th; all expenses were paid by the Association, 5. Authorization of out-of-state travel for Mr. H . C. Moore to the International Crop improvement Trave for H.C .i'ioore approved* Sxp. for Mrs. 6. Authorization of expenses to Chicago and return from Extension funds for Mrs. Marie Cropsey of Marie Cropsey; to Chicago i Bond aop. for 7. Approval of Athletic Department requisition authorizing payment of $25.00 premium on Marcellus, Michigan, iirs. Cropsey appeared on the National Farm and Home Hour on December 12th, $10,000.00 fidelity bond covering Lyman L. Frimodig (Bond #1880 - B. A. Faunce Company). Payment, oi* roboery, bur-- glary, polic- etc 3. Approval of Athletic Department requisition authorizing payment of premium of #85.89 and §58.99, covering messenger robbery, interior hold-up, and safe burglary (Policies BH119871 and BS94S88 - Dyer-Jenison-Barry Company). Acceptance of 9. Report of the President on Mr. John A. HannahTs acceptance of the position as Secretary of Sec • of State the State Board of Agriculture offered him by the Board at its meeting of November 22, 1934. of Agri. by Hannah On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Halstead, it was voted to approve the President's :Reports. to be J. "x. ijjoO r ei5 MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS t i t le Asst. Prof. '!• Report from the Administrative Group on the approval of Dean Anthony1s recommendation that Poultry flusb. and Res. Asst. In Exo. Sta. ^e title of John McKay Moore, nor; Specialist in Poultry Husbandry, be changed to that of Assistant Professor of Poultry Husbandry and Research Assistant in the Experiment Station (referred, to Administrative Group with power to act at the November 22nd Board meeting). The change 7/as approved effective as of the date of the meeting, November 24, 1934. ••Offer of pro- perty for 4-H camp site near Dearborn de- clined by Board. Proposal of Mr* Ralph Carr, County Agricultural Agent, that the College accept the offer of property by Mr. Jesse Leng for a 4-H Club Camp site near Dearborn. (item referred to the Advisory Committee at the November 3rd Board meeting)• Dean Anthony and Director Baldwin recommend that the offer be declined for the present. On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mr. Halstead, it ??as voted to approve the recommendations with regard to each of the Miscellaneous Reports. MISCELLANEOUS Curriculum of Vet. Sci. changed to In-1* Recommendation of the Faculty that the curriculum in Veterinary Science be changed to in- elude one year of pre-Veterinary work, thus making the entire course five years in length clude one year I (recommendation of the Secretary of the Faculty on file). of ore-Vet. work* On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by Mr. Halstead, it was voted to approve the above recommenda- tion • Mien, r'ress. •Issoc. invited g^ Extending of invitation to the Michigan Press Association to hold its annual meeting on the T,O nola m e t -: ,ing here. campus January 10th to 12th. On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Daane, it was voted that an invitation be extended to the Michigan Press Association to hold its annual meeting on the campus January 10th to 12th and to be"guests of the College at a banquet to be given the evening of January 10th at the Union Building. December- 15, 1934 MISCELLANEOUSv cont. 3* Kecommendation of the Faculty Committee on exemption from Military Training that Robert Allured be granted exemption from Military Science for the winter term under the same pro- visions made for the fall term. On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by Mr. Berkey, it was voted to approve the above recommendation• 4. Request of Director Baldwin that the salary of Mr* Joseph Turner, County Agricultural Agent of Delta County who rcas recently killed in an accident, be terminated as of December 15th. On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by Mr. Halstead, it was voted to approve the above request. 5. Presentation of completed football schedule of 1955. On motion of Mr* Daane, seconded by Mrs. friison, it was voted to approve the 1935 football schedule. 6. Recommendation of Dean Anthony, that an additional amount of ^850.00 be budgeted to Short Course funds for the purchase of a truck, needed in connection with dynamometer and horse- pulling demonstrations. On motion of Mr. Downing, seconded by Mr. Berkey, it was voted to approve Dean Anthony1s recommendation* 7. Request of Director Gardner that $1000.00 be transferred to Purnell funds budget of the Horticultural Section of the Experiment Station and that the State allotment to the Horti- cultural Section be reduced by the same amount. On motion of Mr. Halstead, seconded by Mr. Downing, it giras voted to approve the above request. 8. Request of H* S. Lucas of the East Lansing Bank for a release on the bonds held in escrow by "che Grand Rapids Trust Company. - On motion of Mr. Daane, Seconded by Mr. Downing, it was voted to refer the above item to the Finance Committee v/ith power. 1183 Robert Allured ! granted ex- j .eruption; froiji /Military Tr. :salary oi Mr. Joseph Turner to be termin- ated Dec. 15. Approval oi" 1955 football schedule. .; Additional amt budgeted to Snort Course :for purchase I of truck* &10G0 trans, to Purnell funds budget of Hort.Sect. etc. Request of Mr. Lucas for re- llease on bonds Iheld in escrow :by G. R. i'rust Company. 9. Ke commendation of Mr. Wilkins for the cancellation of §,901.05 due the Pageant Fund by the Cancellation ft omen !s Athletic Association (debt contracted in building W. A. A. Cabin), since the organiza- of :--;90l#05 tion has no way oi" meeting payments. Money was advanced o r i g i n a l ly from the Pageant Fund, to which tV. A. A. contributed. i i; due pageant " On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by Mr. Downing, it was voted to refer the above item to the Finance Committee with power to act. After consideration of tills matter by the Finance Committee and report to the Board, the following action svas taken: On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. D o m i n g, it was voted that the transfer be made. 10. Recommendation of Mr. Wilkins that banking connections be established for the various ex- periment stations as follows: In the Upper Peninsula for the Chatham citation, at Augusta for the Kellogg Farm and Bird Sanctuary, at South Haven for the South Haven Station, at Grand Rapids for the Graham Station, and at Cadillac for the Lake City Station. Balances in these banks are guaranteed to §5,000.00 and ;vill be drawn on by the Comptroller*s Office before they reach that amount. Banking iconnections ;for various •experiment :stations app.. On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by Mr. Downing, it was voted to refer this Item to the Finance Committee with power to act. After consideration of this matter by the Finance Committee and report to the Board, the follow- ing action was taken: On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Downing, it was voted to approve the recommendation that banking connections be established for the various experiment stations; and that Mr. Daane be authorized to designate the banks for that service; deposits not to exceed $5,000. 11. Report of the Comptroller that §3500.00 Is available for investment; request for suggestions from the Finance Committee as to the placing of these funds. On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mrs* Wilson, it was voted to refer the above matter to the Finance Committee with power. After consideration by the Finance Committee and report to the Board, the following action v/as oaken: On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Daane, it was voted that Government bonds be purchased with the money available for Investment, the Issue to be recommended to the Comptroller by the Finance Committee* 1>. Report of action by the Board of the Michigan State Institute of Music and Allied Arts on: a. Future relationship between the College and the Institute. b. Offer made by the College for Institute equipment still on the campus. i i finance Corn. I to suggest :Is3ue of Gov. bonds to be purchased with money for In- vestment. insi. Board to a;.,end Its articles of assoc to sevve relationship with Bd., etc £180.50 for Inst. equipment 1 1 MISCELLANEOUS^ continued 12, (cont) . December 15, 1934 s On motion of Mr, Daane, seconded by Mrs. ftiison, it ivas voted no approve the report made by the Board of the Michigan State Institute of Music and Allied Arts, viz: that trie Institute board adopt a resolution amending its articles of association so as to sever the official relationship of the State Board of Agriculture as requested by the State Board of Agriculture In the reso- lution adopted by it on November 3rd. Also that the Institute accept the offer of the College, vl80.50 for Institute equipment on the ;campuso Statement iraa-15. Presentation of statement rendered by Seidman and Seidman in the amount of £2250 covering Zeldman - Seidman app. | for payment. On motion of Mrs. tVilson, seconded by Mr. Eerkey, it was voted to approve trie above statement examination of accounts for the fiscal year 1955-54 and submission of reports. ; from Seidman and Seiordan for payment • [Further ex- lamination of 24^ Presentation for filing of copies of the Report on Examination and Report on Accounting ! Auditor's |Report. Recommendations, submitted by Seidman and Seioiaan and covei'ing the last fiscal year. On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by Mr. Doivnlng, it >:as voted that this matter be laid on the table for further Investigation and study, to be acted upon at the next meeting of the Board* I Date of Foim- 15. Question has been raised as to whether the date of founding in 1855 or the date of es- ing 1855 to oe tablisning in 1857 of Michigan Agricultural College shoulo be used. For historical pur- used m place poses in claiming to be tne oldest agricultural college, it is recommended that the date of ^i' estaolisii. 11857. ounding in 1655 should be used instead of date of establishing in 1857. On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by liir* Brody, it was voted that the seal of the College be changed to read "Founded in I355:- . ^.S.C. Scholar"'; shlos vlOO ea.16* At the meeting of the Administrative Group December ±'6, it r/as voted that the M. S. C. awarded to I John Randall & Gertrude I •_ I R o d n e y. On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted that an amount of ^127.22 be appropriated to make up the difference. scholarships of £100 each should be awarded to John Foster Randall and Gertrude Rodney. Since there is an amount of only ^72.73 in the fund to take care of these awards, it Is recommended that the board appropriate the difference, In the amount of <;-l£7.£2. 1 President to 4-. ,^-_..,-i-o 17. Need for tne second nerc dormitory lor girls wras discussed oj -Jae board. possibility of, securing nev; dorm, under p. ti • 21 » )n motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mx*. Berkey, it was voted to authorise the President to make Investigations regarding the securing of a ne;v dormitory under the Public Works Act and to ipresent such a request to the proper authorities. . .. . , _. ^ ll BUILiJiiJGj A}IJJ CJRUUN^O CG^LiITl'EL; IlJi^ld _^ rJ" k i w_ -, 1* Recommendation of Director Young that six steel posts in the balcony of Demonstration Hall uo oc rei^ ~ ^^ removed (expense of removal estimated at ^4300.00): also removal of certain steam pipes, in L)ein. hail. L IPurcnase ana Installation ox Lie** ^.ciai equipment The Building Committee recommends that the steam pipes be removed at a cost not to exceed $150.00. iReaioval of the columns is not recommended at this time. ; ;c. ruecommendauion ol tne uoxlege naaio Coimaxzzee zheiz tne lolloping expenses oe mcur^recl ior pur- chase and Installation of new equipment in Station ftKAR: Transmission (for transmitter proper, Including ne^ crystal ovens, crystals, and intermediate stage transmitter) For aerial system (including ne'.v antenna, xransmlssion lines, Inductances, timing conaensers, etc.) x'or labor of installing aerial system 2. Studios (Piano purchase) 3* Frequency change 4. Public address system #2250.00 1000.00 .00 500.00 500-00 400.00 The Building Committee recommends that $490.0 be appropriated for the purchase and in- stallation of the above mentioned equipment for Station ,:KAR. Total cost •$4900.0(f . Request for alterations on the English Building. The Building Committee recommends that alteration be made on the porch of the English Building at a cost not to exceed #150»00. I II.: 4. nequest for wiring and installation of fixtures on the second floor room of the Veterinary ; Clinic* : The Building Committee recommends that the wiring be done and fixtures be Installed in the second floor room at a cost of g4o.OO or less. Alterations English -^Idg. approved. firing, etc. approved for 2nd i" room of Vet. I Approval of.. I work done, by Bidgs. & Gds. jDept. since I July 1st. ; r e p a i rs to i'v.u. p l u n i D x ng _^^ +o f»Trwi ; f'l.^Qp T 5. Recommendation for approval of work done by the Buildings and Grounds Department since July 1st \^-] V UIJDS UOiaMITTBE ITEMS, cont. in the following buildings: Geology Department - Agricultural Building Administration Building Botany Building Farm House Chemistry Building December 15 , 1954 1135 The Building Committee recommends the approval of the expenditure of ^2518.00 for vvork done on the \ above mentioned buildings, to be charged to accounts as shown on the report. /ioorovl o*~" o. iiecomiaenclaxxon for aooroval ox reoairs *co tomans Building oltuabing, and to tne uyiiinasium iloor, ,-. ^ ^ -,--,-. i i - j A. --» - • . , , , . , • " " .. . ~ . . . .. to oe cnargea to tne maintenance ana itepaxrs. The Building Committee recommends that the above item be approved. 7. Recommendation that the sum of £7765.00 be transferred from the Contingent or Reserve r'uad to a Fund for Alterations and Improvements to cover amounts required hy above recommendations. The Building Committee recommends that the above-mentioned transfer be made. 3. Recommendation that in future no alterations or improvements be made by the Buildings and Grounds Department v/ithout the approval of the Board. The Building Committee approves the above recommendation. J* *' I Reserve •:±Jo alterations ox improvement to be made of Board. All Depts. to 9. Recommendation that all departments or divisions have the approval of the Buildings and Grounds have approval Department for new mechanical equipment before submitting requisition to Board or to the Pur- |of B. & G. cnasing Agent. - :for new mech. 'equipment. The Building Committee approves the above recommendation. 10. Request of Dr. E. T. Hallzaan for the enclosure of the south v?est wing of attic in the Animal . :Enclosure of ;s.^. vTing of Pathology Building with wallboard, so that it may be used as a blood test laboratory. Estimatedattic in An. expense is ^275.00, to be taken from the Abortion Test fund. Recommended by the Building Committee. jpath. Bldg. approved. A On motion of Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Daane, it was voted that the report of the Building Committee ?d.th their recommendations, be approved. 11. Question relative to new bridge on Farm Lane. On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to refer the question of a nesf bridge on Farm Lane to the Building and Grounds Committee for further investigation. 12. Report by Hartford Insurance Company inspector on inspection of College boilers (vvickes) 1-2-5-4-5. No action. Question of :new bridge on Farm Lane ref. to ^Idg. iCommittee. inspection of college boil- ers. It 7;as voted that the next meeting of the State Board of Agriculture be held Thursday morning, January 17, at 10 of clock• The meeting adjourned at 4:00 P.M. rresident Secretary i i