Vice President Business Council

Minutes

April 3, 2001

VP Issues:

Nasser distributed an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education on Bond Rating (3/16/01).

The council discussed and reviewed the work up to date on the Performance Based Budget.

AVP Issues:

Rich reported that the orders being received at Duplicating are increasing.

Old Hospital update – since the article in the newspaper, several calls have been received. Bruce Porter is showing the building to individuals upon request.

A meeting is being scheduled to discuss the options for funding the Kamola remodel.

Old Heat Plant – Rich is asking FMD to review the space available at the Old Heating Plant for possible use by EH&S.

Brailsford will be here this week – There is a Community meeting on the Quality of Life Facilities scheduled for Wednesday night at the High School (Joan Glover - moderator) – Maren Oates, Abdul Nasser, Jim Armstrong, Ted Barkley and Brian Hanlon, the Consultant, will be on the panel.

Financial Services Issues:

In conjunction with the switchover to the PeopleSoft Financial Management System, Joe is proposing a schedule for the end of year cut over that would require all purchase orders to be processed by 6/1/01. Goods may still be received until 6/30. For the current year, balances will be carried forward.

ASSP (Fixed Asset) system is ready to go. The system can stand alone, but will need to interface with other areas. Norman (CTS) will review with his staff and get back to Joe with their recommended implementation strategy.

CTS Issues:

Facilities Management: