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College Home / Board of Trustees / Meeting Resolutions by Year / 2002 Resolutions

January 18, 2002

Chairman Smith called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved (Watson) and seconded (Berry) that the minutes of the October 16, 2001, meeting be approved.

All in favor.

Budget and Finance Committee:

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (Land) that the Financial Statement, with adjustments, be approved as reported at Tab IV. 

All in favor. 

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (Watson) that the Board approve the “Initial Authorizing Resolution.”

“Authorizing the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the College of Charleston to make arrangements necessary for the offering and sale of not exceeding $12,000,000 Higher Education Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, and not exceeding $14,000,000 Higher Education Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002B, of the College of Charleston.”  (Copy of document attached for the record).      

All in favor.

(Please note that Tom Weeks abstained from voting on the above matter as a possible conflict of interest).

Motion approved.

Facilities Committee:

It was moved (Land) and seconded (McMaster) that “The College of Charleston Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the property known as 84/86 Wentworth Street and 14 A/B St. Philip Street from Pastime Amusement Company in the amount of $1,959,000, subject to the approval of the Commission on Higher Education, the Joint Bond Review Committee, and the Budget and Control Board.”

All in favor.

Motion passed.

Old Business:

It was moved (Dangerfield) and seconded (Watson) that the minutes of the special meeting on December 16, 2001, be approved.

“It was proposed that the President enter into an agreement with the Guy Beatty Family to give him the authority to bind the $2,000,000 gift for the purchase and renovation of the building adjacent to the J. C. Long Building/Tate Center, with assertion of completion of purchase with College funds.” 

All in favor.

New Business:

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Sheppard) that the Board approve the memo dated January 18, 2002.

All in favor.

Motion passed.

There being no further old business or new business, it was moved (Land) and seconded (Watson) that the Board adjourn the Regular Session and go into Executive Session after a short break.

All in favor.

It was moved (Watson) and seconded (L. Thompson) that the Board come out of Executive Session and resume Regular Session.

All in favor.

It was moved (Weeks) and seconded (L. Thompson) that Dr. Peter McCandless be named “Distinguished Professor” at the College of Charleston.

All in favor.

It was moved (Watson) and seconded (Weeks) that a moratorium be placed on all applications for the awarding of further Distinguished Professorships until the Long Range Planning Committee completes its work.

All in favor.

It was moved (L. Thompson) and seconded (Price) that an endorsement of the Fourth Century Initiative as discussed in Executive Session be approved. 

 All in favor -- a unanimous decision.

There being no further business, it was moved (Weeks) and seconded (Dangerfield) that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned.

All in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.

April 16, 2002

Chairman Smith called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved (Land) and seconded (McMaster) that the minutes of the January 18, 2002, meeting be approved.

All in favor.

Mr. Smith noted that Mr. Bell’s motion will be taken out of order:

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (McMaster) that the proposed fees for 2002-2003 at Tab IV of the Board Booklet be approved.

Mr. Small would like the Board to adopt a motion for a set percentage of in-state to out-of-state – 35% of masters and undergraduates for out-of-state – a little higher with just undergraduates.  Mr. Smith asked that they spend some time on this matter.

Back to the motion made about fees.

All in favor.  Tuition and fees behind Table IV passed.

Chairman Smith noted that since President Higdon has to leave the meeting early for an important college function, the Executive Session will begin early.  It was moved (Watson) and seconded (Weeks) to go into Executive Session after a short break.  (Break at 9:40 a.m.)  (Executive Session at 9:50 a.m.)

The motion was made (Land) and seconded (Dangerfield) that the Board come out of Executive Session (10:55 a.m.).  Regular session resumed at 11:00 a.m.

Academic Affairs Committee:

It was moved (Watson) and seconded (Clark) that these programs be adopted as a part of the curriculum as soon as possible. 

All in favor.

Budget and Finance Committee:

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (Miller) that the Financial Statement, with adjustments, be approved as reported at Tab IV. 

All in favor. 

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (McMaster) that the “General Bond Resolution” to finance the Kelly House Bonds be approved as found in Tab I of the Bond Resolution Supplement.

“Authorizing and providing the issuance of higher education facilities revenue bonds

of the College of Charleston; prescribing the form of bonds; limiting the payment

of the bonds solely to certain designated revenues and pledging the revenues to

such payment; creating certain funds and providing for payments into such funds;

and making other covenants and agreements in connection with the foregoing…” 

All in favor.

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (Land) that all action taken in the issuance of Series 2002 A/B Bonds and the “Series 2002 A/B Bond Resolution” be approved as found in Tab II of the Bond Resolution Supplement with the following amendments:

Tab II, page 2 – Sizing for Series 2002A previously blank, now $10,620,000.

Tab II, page 2 – Sizing for Series 2002B previously blank, now $12,840,000.

Tab II, page 12 – Amend paragraph (b) to eliminate the required provision of projected

       revenue and expenses.

Tab II – There is a technical change in that the Bond Insurers requested information already

       being required in other parts of the Bond Resolution.

All in favor.

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (Dangerfield) that the Initial Authorizing Resolution for Series 2002C Bonds to deal with the purchase of the new dormitory on St. Philip Street be approved as found in Tab III of the Bond Resolution Supplement.

“Authorizing the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the College

of Charleston to make arrangements necessary for the offering and sale of not

exceeding $24,000,000 Higher Education Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2002C,

of the College of Charleston.”

All in favor.

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (Price) that the Series 2002C Bond Resolution, a draft of which can be found at Tab IV of the Bond Resolution Supplement, be approved.  The draft should be considered substantially complete.

“Authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $24,000,000 Higher Education

Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2002C, of the College of Charleston; to provide

for the use of the proceeds; to provide for the terms and conditions upon which

the Series 2002C Bonds will be issued; to provide for the repayment thereof

and security therefore; and to provide for other matters in connection therewith.”

All in favor.

It was moved (Bell) and seconded (Land) that the Board authorize the issuance of $13 million in bonds for the School of the Arts and $6 million in bonds for the School of Business.

Facilities Committee:

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Bell) that the Board approve the replacement lease for the North Area Campus.

All in favor.

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Watson) that the Board approve the purchase of 207 Calhoun Street after receipt of all required state approvals.

All in favor.

New Business:

It was moved (Smith) and seconded (Berry) that the film policy, including the new proposed rates, be approved.

All in favor.

Mr. Miller expressed concern about Item #8 of the Film Policy, “Producer agrees to leave said Premises in as good condition as when received.”  Therefore, the following motion was unanimously passed:

“In addition to the above motion, it should be noted that during the discussion the Board expressed concern that strict language about the return of the College’s property to its original condition should be defined – any alteration or defacing of plants, prints, etc. in the area, and also that insurance aspects need to be very secure.  It doesn’t need to be a part of the policy, but it should be a part of the minutes.”

All in favor.

There being no further business, it was moved (Watson) and seconded (Small) that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned.

All in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

July 19, 2002

Chairman Smith called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved (Berry) and seconded (Land) that the minutes of the April 16, 2002, meeting be approved.

All in favor.

Chairman Smith welcomed new Board members and asked for a motion for the election of Board Chairman.  Joe Thompson made a motion, and Cherry Daniel seconded, for Tex Small as Chairman.  Marie Land made the motion, and Laurie Thompson seconded, for Tim Dangerfield as Chairman.  Joe Thompson moved to close the nominations, and Charlotte Berry seconded.  Joel Smith stated that the bylaws would allow the Board to count Larry Miller’s absentee vote.  The election was held, the votes were counted, and Tex Small was elected Chairman. 

Tex Small opened the floor to nominations for Vice Chairman.  Creighton McMaster nominated Marie Land, and Charlotte Berry seconded the motion. Cheryl Hamilton moved that the nominations be closed, and Laurie Thompson seconded the motion.  Motion passed.  Marie Land will be the Vice Chairman.

Chairman Small opened the floor to nominations for Secretary.  Marie Land nominated Vincent Price, and Cherry Daniel seconded the motion.  Motion passed.  Vincent Price will be the Secretary.

Finance Committee:

Motion from the Finance Committee for the Board to approve the expanding of the Initial Authorizing Resolution for Series 2002C, approved at the April 16, 2002 Board meeting, to include College Parking Facilities in the definition of higher education facilities.  Tex Small noted that because it is a Resolution of the Committee, it needs no second. 

            “NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE IN MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED THAT:

1.         The Board of Trustees hereby declares that from the effective date of the Series 2002C Bond Resolution the Higher Education Facilities shall be comprised of (i) the student and faculty housing facilities, (ii) the food service facilities, and (iii) the parking facilities of the College.

2.         The Board of Trustees hereby declares that the Revenues shall now be composed of revenues derived from the operation of all of the Higher Education Facilities listed in paragraph 1.

3.         The operative terms of this Resolution shall be incorporated into the Series 2002C Bond Resolution.”

This will add a source of revenue to pay interest on the bonds to be issued on August 6, 2002. 

Motion passed.

Motion from the Finance Committee for the Board to approve the 2002-2003 Proposed Budget presented at Tab IV-B of the Board Booklet. 

Motion passed.

Motion from the Finance Committee for the Board to approve the 2001-02 Revenue and Expense Budget adjustments as reported at Tab IV-A of the Board Booklet. 

Motion passed.

Motion from the Finance Committee for the Board to approve the 2002-03 Proposed Application Fee Revision. 

Motion passed.

Motion from the Finance Committee for the Board to approve the New Residence Life Fees for the price of a single room in the Kelly House and the McAlister Residence Hall.

Motion passed.

Motion from the Finance Committee for the Board to approve the Residence Life Fee to establish a double room to private room buy-out policy and a rate of one and one half the normal rate.  (This resolution applies to triples/doubles as well).

Motion passed.

Motion from the Finance Committee for the Board to establish a 21-meal plan for student athletes on full scholarship without dining dollars. 

“Create a new Platinum-A meal plan for athletes at $875 per semester.  This is necessary due to NCAA regulations stating that athletes are allowed only three full meals per day.  The closest plan currently in place is the Platinum, which is 21 Café meals plus $125 dining dollars.  The new plan eliminates the dining dollars and establishes a 21 Café plan with no additional dining dollars.”

After discussion and amended motion, motion passed.

Student Affairs Committee:

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Johnson) that the Board go into Executive Session at 11:55 a.m.  Motion passed.

The motion was made (J. Thompson) and seconded (Land) that the Board come out of Executive Session at 1:15 p.m., and the regular session resumed.

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Daniel) to purchase the Jewish Studies Building from the Jewish Studies 501 C.3 Corporation to become a part of the College campus.  All approved.

There being no further business, it was moved (Land) and seconded (J. Thompson) that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned.

All in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

October 15, 2002

Chairman Small made the motion to approve the minutes of the July 2002 Board of Trustees meeting after former Board member Anne Sheppard’s name is removed from the list of attendees, and Joe Thompson seconded.

All in favor.

Finance Committee:

Mr. Miller made the motion on behalf of the Finance Committee that the adjustments to the budget, as presented at Tab III of the Board Booklet, be approved.  All in favor.

Facilities Committee:

It was moved  (Marlowe) that the Board accept the recommendation of the Facilities Committee on the construction and design of the School of Education at a cost of $4,715,960.  No second is necessary in this case.  Monica noted that Yo Burrito, the current tenant in the building, has eight years left on their lease.  Andy Abrams is working with Monica to try to find a way for them to vacate the building sooner.  Bobby Marlowe noted that the property is less than 6,000 square feet.  Andy noted that the lease between the College and Yo Burrito was originally with the Beach Company and that the College potentially is responsible for the market value of the lease, as well as the cost of moving (should not be significant).  All were in favor of the College going forward with this project.

Academic Affairs Committee

The Academic Affairs Committee reviewed minor changes in the Post-Tenure Review Policies.  Dr. Daniel made the motion on behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee for the Board of Trustees to approve the minor amendments to the Post-Tenure Review Policies as presented at Tab VII of the Board Booklet.  All in favor.

New Business

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Miller) that the Board take a break at 9:55 a.m., then go into Executive Session.

There being no further business, it was moved (Miller) and seconded (Land) that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned.

All in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.