Minutes of the Meeting of the State Board of Agriculture January 16, 1936 | • \ •j 1 2 17 Present: Messrs. Brody (Chairman), Berkey, Downing, Halstead, Mrs. Wilson; Superintendent Elliott; President Shaw: Secretary Hannah. Absent: Mr. Daane. The meeting was called to order at 1:40 P.M. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with the following correction: By action of the Board on December 19th Miss Beatrice Boyle was transferred from the position of County Club Agent, Chippewa County, to that of Assistant State Club Leader at Marquette, replacing Miss Olga Bird at a salary of $2500.00 per year, effective January 1st. The Extension Service in- tended to recommend her appointment as Assistant State Club Leader at East Lansing under Bankhead- Jones funds; salary and the date on which appointment was effective are the same. On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mrs* Y^ilson, it was voted to approve the above correction. RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AMD LEAVES Resignations Appointments 1. Resignation of Mr. J. L« VanCamp, Superintendent of the Forest Nursery, effective February 1, 1936. 2. Resignation of Mr. H. J. Gallagher, Assistant Professor and Research Assistant in Agricultural Engineering, effective March 1, 1956. 5. Appointment of Dr. Maurice Larian as Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at $2600.00 per year, effective February 1, 1956. Dr. Larian replaces Professor Publow, whose advancement is recommended in Item 8, Miscellaneous. 4. Appointment of Mrs. Terese Tordt as part-time Instructor in Foods and Nutrition for the winter term only, at a salary of $500.00 for the period. This additional teaching help has been asked because of increased enrollments. 5. Appointment of Mr. James A. McMonagle as Instructor in Speech at the yearly rate of $1800.00. j The appointment is for the period January 1st to June 50th and fills the additional instructor-; ship in this Department authorized by the Board at its last meeting. Salary is to be paid in six monthly installments of $200*00 each, the first on January 51st. | 6. Appointment of Dr* W. Lawrence Blair as Instructor in English for the period January 1st to j June 50th, at the 3/early salary rate of feL8Q0*00. Dr. Blair replaces Mr. Theodore Roethke, who: was granted leave of absence without pay (December 1, 1955 to September 1, 1956) at the last Board meeting. Dean Emmons recommends salary payment-as in (5) above. 7. Appointment of Dr. A.J.M. Smith as Instructor in English for the period February 1st to June 50th, at the annual rate of $1800•00 or $1050.00 for the remaining seven months. Dr. Smith replaces Mr. M. M. Goldeji, who resigned December 51st. Salary is to be paid in five install- ments of $210.00, with the first on February 29th. 8. Appointment of Mr. Everett B* Swingle as Assistant Extension Editor, Department of Publications, effective January 27th at a salary of $2500.00 per year. This position is provided for in the Bankhead-Jones budget already approved, and is to be effective until June 50th on these terms, at which time adjustments may be made. 9. Recommendation for the appointments of Victor Duch and Eugene Baker (Senior students) as part- time laboratory assistants, Department of Economics, at the rate of .$25.00 per month each dur- ing the period January 1st to April 1st. This recommendation replaces the part-time laboratory assistantship at $60.00 per month for the same period which was authorized at the last ^oard meeting. 10. Appointment of Miss Marcella M. Meyer as Assistant State Club Leader at Marquette effective February 1st at a salary of #2200.00 per year. Miss Meyer replaces Miss Olga Bird, recently transferred to a similar position with headquarters at East Lansing. 11 # Transfer of Miss Mary Richmond, County Club Agent for Gogebic County, to the same position in Chippewa County, replacing Miss Beatrice Boyle• The transfer is to be effective February 1st at no change in salary. 12. Request of Mr. Kettunen for authorization to employ a County Club Agent for Gogebic County, replacing Miss Richmond. Salary is not to exceed $1800*00 per year and appointment is to be effective February 1st or as soon thereafter as selection may be made. 13. Continuance of the appointment of Miss £* Louise Smith, secretary to the Dean of Women, for the; period January 1st to June 50th* Salary is to be at the same rate as prior appointment, $1100 per yearo I I I I I r 1218 January 16? 1936 RESIGNATIONS, .APPOINTMENTS AMD LEAVES, continued 14. Recommendation for the appointment of Miss Margaret Bohn as stenographer in the Department of •Horticulture, effective January 1st at an increase from $1080.00 to $1200•00 per year. 15. Recommendation of Dean Emmons that Mr. 0. W. Wilson, Instructor in Modern Languages, be granted leave of absence with pay for the spring term, 1936. Mr. Wilson will study abroad during the spring and summer. 16. Request of Mr, C. W. Bachman for leave of absence with pay from January 20th to February 15. On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to approve the resignations, appointments and leaves. i Travel TRAVEL 1. Recommendation of Dean Huston that Dr. M.D. Pirnie be allowed expenses not to exceed $55.00 to attend American Wildlife Association meetings at Washington, D* C. February Srd to 7th. Costs will be charged to Sanctuary funds. 2. Recommendation for all expenses to Chicago end return for Dr. C. H. Mahoney, so that he may attend meetings of the National Canners? Association to be held during the week of January 20th. Expenses will be paid from Horticultural Section funds. 3. Recommendation for the allowance of railroad and pullman fare to St. Louis and return for Dr. E. L. Austin, so that he mp.j sttend meetings of the National Association for College teechers of Education, February 22nd to 26th. 4. Request of Mr. G. 0. Stewart for all expenses to Chicago and return, so that he may attend s. sectional meeting of alumni secretaries on January 17th and a Michigan State College alumni dinner on January 18th. On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mr. Halstead, it was voted to approve the travel requests. Sec. to mske MISCELLANEOUS application to War Dept. for !• Recommendation of Colonel Smith end the Administrative Group that the War Department be motorized 1 field artilleiv asked by the Board through the President to establish a motorized R.O.T.C. Field Artillery Unit at Michigan State College. Estimated Expense to the College for necessary alteration of stables to provide storage space - $745.00. On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mr. Berkey, it was voted to authorize the Secretary to make application to the government for the establishment of a motorized R.O.T.C. Field Artillery Unit at M. S. C. Mr. Downing wished to be recorded as voting "No" on this question. ; Grand of ;• 13600 from Rackham fund accented. 2. Presentation for Board acceptance of a grant of 05600.00 by.the Horace H. snd Mary A. Rackham Fund, given for continuation of the brucellosis study nov/ being carried on by the Bacteriology Section. This is to be set up as Rackham Fund No. 3. On motion of Mr. Halstead, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to approve'the above item. Equipment borrowed from ^* Request of the Secretary for Board ruling to the effect that all borrowing of equipment or machinery from outside concerns by departments of the College be subject to the Secretary's outside con- ce^ns to have approval, and that all agreements with the owners be filed in his office. SecretaryTs approval. of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to approve the above mstter ®n Allotment of 4* Recommendation of Director Gardner for the allotment of the following Bankhead-Jones Bankhead- Tones funds anproved. research funds (supplementary to December 19th recommendations to the Board): Dairy Husbandry Section Agricultural Chemistry Section &8QQ.QQ 700.00 On motion of Mr. Halstead, seconded by Mr* Berkey, it was votedto approve the above recommendation Employment of. of Director Gardner. Mrs. Rathke for winter term. 5. Recommendation of Dean Emmons for the employment of Mrs. Ethel Rathke as Instructor in Modern Languages for the winter term, at the rate of $500.00 (labor payroll basis) for the period. This necessitates the addition of |>2Q0*00 to the maintenance budget of the Department, since of the $800.00 set up for this purpose in the fall, $500.00 has been used for'her fall term employment. Mr. Applegate given title of Professor of Journalism & Extension Editor. On motion of Mr* Berkey, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to approve the recommendation of Dean Emmons. g# Recommendation of Dean Anthony that Professor A. A. Applegate be given the title of Profes- of Journalism and Extension Editor and that one-half of his salary ($3750.00) be paid s or frojn Extension funds, effective as of January 1st. Qn motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to approve the recommendation of Dean Anthony. MISCELLANEOUS, continued January 16, 1956 1219 .; Bill from : Jerome & 7. Recommendation for the payment of the bill submitted by Jerome and Harris, Certified Public \Harris refer- Accountants, for the audit of 1934-55 finances of the College and for report dated December 17, ^ed to Pres. Sec. & Compt. 1935 - $5,541,50. Estimated cost was $1,400.00., " On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mrs. Wilson, it was voted to refer the above item to the Presi- dent, Secretary and Comptroller. 8. Recommendation of Dean Dirks that Associate Professor H. E. Publow be made Professor of Chemical made Prof, of Engineering and Head of the Department, with an increase in salary from $5080.00 to $5500.00 per year, effective February 1st. This will fill the vacancy left by the death of Professor H.S. Engineering end Head of Reed, Head of the Department, on December 15, 1955. the Dept. Chemical 'Mr. Publow 9. Recommendation of Dean Dirks that the salary of Professor L. G. Miller, recently made Professor :^ ~ writ *<= T- -u*~er. 3 and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, be increased from |3080.00 to $5500.00 per \h*1 year, effective February 1, 1956. ~ ;saxary in creased* 10. Recommendation that the salary-of Mr. W. A. Davenport, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, W. A. Daven- be increased from $5555.00 to $5800.00 per year, effective as of January 1st. Mr, Davenport has received a $4000 offer from Iowa State College. 11. Recommendation that the salary of Miss Beatrice Brody, teaching assistant in the Department of Music on a part-time basis, be increased from $600.00 to $1200.00 per year, since her teaching load has increased to three-quarter time. Dean Eirunons recommends that this be effective until June 30th and be made retroactive to September 1, 1935. On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mrs. Wilson, it was voted to approve items 8, 9, 10 and 11. 12. Recommendation of Deen Dirks that Mr. H. T. Walworth, Instructor in Chemical Engineering, be granted an increase in salary rate from $1600,00 to $1700.00 per year, effective February 1st, port's salary increased. " $1200. H.T.Walworth?£ salary in- creased- M. Smith!s 15. Recommendation of Mr. Wilkins that the salary of Miss Margaret Smith, secretary in his office, \ s ai& ry in- be changed from $1200.00 to $1520.00 per year, effective as of January 1st. creased. On .motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to approve the above item. 14. Presentation of recommended increases from Bankhead-Jones funds of the salaries of listed mem- bers of the Extension staff, effective as of January 1st, 1956. (List on file in SecretaryTs Office). On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mrs. Wilson, it was voted to approve the recommended increases from Bankhead-Jones funds of the salaries of listed members of the Extension staff. 15. Communication from David Cleary, editor of the State News, requesting that the words "of Agri- I r e: n e me of culture and Applied Science" be omitted from the name of the College. College On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mr. Halstead, it was voted that the above request be not granted. 16. Appointment of Director of Summer Session. On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mr. Dooming, it was voted to refer the matter of appointing a Director of the Summer Session to replace Professor Nelson, deceased, to the President Y,rith power to Increases for Extension staff on Bankheed-Jones funds app. Communication I from D.Cleary Appointment oi Director of Summer Ses- sion left to President with power to act. 17. President, Secretary and Comptroller authorized to make application to the Augmented Administra- p""""! ^t^* tive Board for an additional appropriation of $75,000.00. -V * V - tion to £u°". On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mrs. Wilson, it was voted to authorize the President, Secretary ,-, ^ p^ ~\ and Comptroller to make application to the Augmented Administrative Board for an additional emergency ^ Z\AA- • ^-^-r, a appropriation of $75,000.00. pp p x or C3.GO.. ^IPP— ropriation. 18* Communication from Mr. James Shepherd, Deputy Attorney General, inquiring as to the suit started Letter from by the firm of attorneys, Mason, Alexander, McCaslin and Cholette, of Grand Rapids, for the State Board of Agriculture against the Michigan Surety Company. Dept. Att.Gen r e: suit I against the On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mr. Berkey, it was voted to refer the above matter to the Presi- Surety Corn- dent and Secretary with power to act. PRESIDENTS REPORTS 1. Report on approval of Dean Huston's recommendations (on file) as to the handling of monies in- volved in the Vitamin Assay project now conducted by the Department of Chemistry. These recom- mendations were presented at the last Board meeting and referred to the President with power, after discussion with the Administrative Group. 2. Approval of the appointment of Mr. John H. Breyfogle as County Agricultural Agent, Isabella County, effective January 1st at a salary of S2600.00 per year. £fes We-edmen- peplaoes Ifo*. W. £. Re commendation from Dean Huston re: Vitamin Assay project Appt. John Breyfogle Co. Ag. Agt. 5. Approval of the appointment of Mr. John G. Woodman as County Agricultural Agent, VanBuren County,G. Woodman effective January 1st at a salary of $2400.00 per year. Mr. Woodman replaces Mr. W. F, Johnston, Co. Ag. Agt* T/ho has been transferred to e position under Bank-head-Jcnes funds. Appt. John I I • • i • 1220 PRESIDENT'S REPORTS January 16, 1956 Dinner in Philadelphia., January 18th, with expenses paid. to be given in Philadelphia on the evening of January 16th. 5* Delegation of Mr. Daane to represent the Board and College at the Macklin Testimonial Dinner, 6. Delegation of Mr. Frimodig to represent the Athletic Association at the Macklin Testimonial 4. Approval of the Athletic Council recommendation that the sports writers of the daily papers of the state be entertained as usual at dinner and at one of the home basketball games (Marquette, January 17th). Expenses are to be charged to Athletic Association funds« Sports writers of daily papers to be entertained at dinner. Mr. Daane & Mr. Frimodig to represent college at Macklin Testi- monial dinner• J.A» Hannah to attend alumni mee ,.icago. g^ Approval of the Athletic Council recommendation that Mr. Bachman attend the annual Notre Mr. Bachman to attend Notre Dame footcall banq. g# Authorisation of full expenses from Eaton Rapids to Chicago and return for Mrs. Doris Puffen- berger, who was asked to appear on the National Farm end Home Hour on January 8th• Expenses Exuenses of Mrs. Doris 8Ve to be charged to Extension funds. Puffenberger from Eaton Rapids to Chi. Dame football banquet on Monday, January 15th, with all expenses charged•to Athletic Associ- ation funds. 7. Delegation of Mr* Hannah to attend the Michigan State College alumni meeting in Chicago on On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mr. Downing, it was voted to approve the President's Reports. the evening of January 18th, with all expenses paid. MISCELLANEOUS REPORT Gresselli acceptance at Feb. meeting. 1. At the December Board meeting action was deferred on the acceptance of s. grant of $1200.00 from the Grasselli Chemical Company until the memorandum of agreement could be considered by the Patent Committee. The Committee reports that that portion "'elating to the assignment of patents is bein^: changed, p.nd that final report will be presented at the February meeting. Alterations ft BUILDING COMMITTEE ITEMS light changes in Publication !• Professor Applegate recommends alterations and light changes in the publications offices. Office. Estimated cost - $200.00. Appropriation - general fund. On motion of Mrs* IVilson, seconded by Mr. Berkey, it was voted to approve the above request. 40 new table tops and 120 2. Mr. Davenport recommends the construction of 40 new table tops 3 x 14 feet and 120 ?rooden wooden horses to be const. horses for exhibits to be available by Farmers? Week. Estimated cost - $250-00. On motion of Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Berkey, it was voted to approve the above recommendation. Ms t^^is "^ s s.t • £l5~~ ur*ch-.^d ^* Dean Anthony recommends the approval of the purchase of materials totalling $150.00 from the farm Agricultural Engineering budget to be used in the installation of a concrete floor in the fa: Jrr/ ;/ FVT~ T~^ r°^ ^ machinery laboratory. Labor will be furnished by WPA. concrete fIOOT* ""On motion of Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Halstead, it was voted to approve the sbove recommenda- tion. Reject offer 4, of lease of Edith L. Seeley farm. Dean Anthony recommends the approval of a lease of the Edith L. Seeley farm of forty acres on Hagadorn Road to be used for the expansion of the College Forest .Nursery and by the Farm Crops Department. Mrs. Seeley offers the entire farm with the residence at $500.00 per year or the farm land including the barn- and silo at the rate of $300.00 oer year. It is recommended that the farm end barn only be leased for a three-year period at $300.00 per year. On motion of Mrs. Wilson, seconded by .Mr. Berkey, it was voted to reject above recommendation. Re-lease of Kartig farm. 5. The lease on the Hartig farm expires March 1st. Dean Anthony recommends the purchase of this farm at $7500.00. Hartig is willing to sell at this figure or will renew the lease for one year at $500.00. The q£ion to purchase is good only until September 1st. On motion of Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Berkey, it was voted to approve a release on the Hartig ! Farm. WPA Project on Short COUBSS 6. The WPA project covering the Short Course Dormitory has been approved by the Federal Government dormitory approved. College con- tribution to be'borrov/ed from Creamery and an agreement worked, out providing that the WPA will purchase all of the materials for the construction of this building, furnish all unskilled and semi-skilled labor. The College is to hire the skilled labor only as its contribution. It is estimated that this skilled labor will cost $5859. The December meeting approved of a contribution ranging from $3000 to #6000 at the discretion of the President. The WPA contribution will be $50,000.00. This does not provide for the furnishing of the building. On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mrs. Wilson, it was voted to approve the above WPA project covering the Short Course Dormitory with the understanding that the money be borrowed from the Creamery Revolving Fund and that the Building be administered so that it will liquidate the loan. Approval of j 7. The Federal Government has approved the Stadium project, with a Federal contribution of Stadium project $115,507.15. The Athletic Council recommends the project with a contribution coining from the Athletic Reserve* Contribution called for is $1500.00. The WPA engineers give assurance that the project will be completed satisfactorily. No provision hss been made for osyment of the architect's fees. Upon inquiry Munson suggests he be paid $1,000 for this project. The charge is not unreasonable, but should cover this and the Short Course Dormitory project end be charged to the Athletic Reserve. BUILDING COMMITTEE ITEMS, continued 7. (Continued) January 16, 1936 1221 I | On motion of Mr. Brody, seconded by Mr* Downing, it was voted to approve the above project with the understanding that the cost come from the Athletic Reserve,- this to include architect's fees - also with the understanding that the project be finished by July 1st, 1936. 8. Bids for the Dormitory Addition to the Union Memorial Building were opened on Tuesday, January 14th. The bids were as follows: General Contractors Plumbing & Heating Electric Wiring Bids opened on Dormitory addition to Union• $67,552 Reniger 70,500 Christman Spence Bros. 70,400 Trier Con. Co. 71,500 Freyn Distel Gibbons $12,721 14,990 12,375 F. D. Hayes Barker-Fowler E. Lansing Elec. $6075 7180 7387 On motion of Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Brody, it was voted to notify the bidders that no definite action was taken at this time and to return the certified checks. The meeting adjourned at 5 P.M. ecretary Minutes of the Meeting of the State Board ox Agriculture February 6, 1956 Present: Messrs,, 3erkey, Daane, Downing, Mrs. Wilson; President Shaw, Secretary Hannah. Absent: Mr. Brody, Mr, Halstead, Superintendent Elliott The meeting was called to order at 1:50 P..M. after the Board members had convened for luncheon in the Woman's Building where Governor and Mrs, Fitzgerald were honored guests. The minutes of the previous.meeting were approved with the addition of the following -tfords to item 5, President's Reports: "with all expenses". RESIGNATIONS AHD APPOINTMENTS 1. Resignation of Miss Naomi Carrier, clerk in the Department of Bacteriology, effective as of • February 29, 1956. 2o Appointment of Mr. J« G. Duncan as Assistant Bulletin Editor, Department of Publications and Journalism, at a salary of $2500,00 per jrear, effective February 15, 1956. Mr. DuncanTs salary is to be divided equally between Extension and Experiment Station funds. On motion of Mr. Berkey, seconded by Mrs. Wilson, it was voted to approve items 1 and 2. 3* Appointment of Mr. Stanley E. Crowe, Associate Professor of Mathematics, as director of the Summer Session at a salary of $500.00 for the first six weeks period and an additional $150.00 for the second period. On motion of Mr. Daane, seconded by Mr. Berkey, it was voted to approve the appointment of Mr. Crowe as director of the Summer Session* Resignations end Appointments TRAVEL Travel 1. Recommendation for the allowance of full expenses to Lafayette, Indiana, and return for Miss Edna V. Smith and Messrs. C. Vo Ballard, J. M. Moore, and Karl McDonel of the Extension staff, • so that they may attend a conference of Extension workers called by the federal office for March 19th to 21st, Expenses will be charged to Extension funds. 2. Recommendation for the allowance of travelling expenses to Dearborn, Michigan, and return for Mr. C. S. Bryan, who has been asked to speak before the Association of Bacteriologists, Pathologists, and Allied Workers of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The meeting is to be held on February 7th. 3. Recommendation for the allowance of a sum not to exceed $75*00 on the railroad and puilraan ex- penses of Professor P* A. Herbert to the annual meeting of the Society of American Foresters at Atlanta, Georgia, January 27th to 29th. It was originally intended that this sum should be applied on automobile expense for five members of the department, but driving conditions made the trio impossible. I i i i i