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Minutes Of The Board Of Trustees

Minutes of the regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees,
University of Kentucky, for Wednesday, April 6, 1921.

The Board of Trustees, University of Kentucky, met in regular quarter-
ly session in the office of the President of the University, at the hour of
11330, a. m., on Wednesday, April 6, 192^. The following members were
present; Richard C. Stoll, George Colvin, W. C. Hanna, T. L. Hornsby,
E. M. Froman, R. G. Gordon, Rainey T. Wells, James W. Turner, Frank McKee,
W. E. Grady and P. P. Johnston, Jr. President Frank L. McVey and Welling-
ton Patrick, Secretary of the Board, were also present.

The minutes of the meeting of the Board of Trustees for April 1, 1921,
were approved. The minutes of the Executive Committee, for March 16, 1921,
were approved.

(1) Report g.Lth.e9Bjmi-La5s AgAt. The report of the Business Agent
was read and ordered incorporated in the minutes. The report was as follows:

April 6, 1921

President Frank L. McVey

University of Kentucky

Dear Doctor McVey:

Will you please present to the Board of Trustees at its meet-
ing April 6, 1921, the Financial Report for the month ending Febru-
ary 28, 1921, as the report of the Business Office. It is not
possible to complete the report for March by that date.

I wish to call your attention to the statements attached
which give approximately the needs of the University for the re-
mainder of this year and the first six months of next year.

I call your attention to the fact that the balance in the
Fertilizer Fund has never been large enough to permit the trans-
fer from General Fund of the amount paid on the Mulligan property
indebtedness that was ordered transferred by the Executive Com-
mittee. It is possible for the charge to be made against the
Farm Fund.

Very truly

C Signed) D, E. Peak

Business Agent

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Estimated Receipts
July 1, to December 31, 1921

Based on income for same period 1920

Cash receipts,
Cash receipts,
Cash receipts,
Cash receipts,
Cash receipts,
Cash receipts,

July
August
September
October
November
December

$ 66,748.18
46,203.59
131,086.67
27,891.07
52,178.50
68,380c3.65
$392,524.66

State Warrants

College of Agriculture, special
appropriation
College of Engineering, speckal
appropriation
Experiment Station
Extension Division
Dormitory appropriation

$ 15,000.00

30,000.00
25,000.00
60,312.46
125,000.00
$255,312.46

Estimated Expenditures
July 1, to December 31, 1921

Based, on expenditures for same period, 1920

College
Experiment Station
Extension Division
New Dormitory

Total expenditures
Total cash receipts
Expenditures exceed cash receipts

Total State warrants
Balance expenditures after deducting
cash receipts and State warrants

$267,494.81
138,103,73
127,180.18
125,000.00
$657,778.72

$657,778* 72
392,524.66
$265, 254.o6

$255,312.46

9,941.60

This indicates that it will be necessary during the first
six months of the fiscal year to sell all of the State warrants and
to borrow about $10,000 additional. This will be in addition to
amount of notes outstanding June 30, 1921.

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April 6, 1921

Estimated Receipts

Balance in bank, March 31, 1921
Estimated cash collections from all sources
for balance of fiscal year
Approximate amount of State warrants
New Dormitory warrants

Estimated disbursements

$ 5,461-40

65,000.00
200,000.00
25,000.00
295,461.40
35Q0, 000 . 00
$ 54,538040

We now owe notes amounting to $115,000.00, not including the
Liberty Bond notes. Adding the $54,538.60, makes the total,
$169,538.60. Against the overdraft there will be received as
part of this year's receipts, $30,000 State warrants, $27,000
State tax (estimated) and $11,000 for Smith-Hughes work, attotal
of $68,000.

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Statement of Receipts and Disbursements from July 1, 1920 to
February 28, 1921 and Estimated Receipts and Disbursements from
March 1, 1921 to June 30, 1921 General Fund.

Receipts Disbursements
July i,

1920 to February 28, 1921

$448,511.85

$337,300.74

Estimated March 1, 1921 to June
30, 1921
State Tax
Student Fees --
Government students
Smith-Hughes Funds
General Education Board
Special agricultural appro-
priation
Interest on Liberty Bonds
Miscellaneous Receipts
Due from Experiment Station on
Mulligan property

Salaries
Outstanding orders
Expenses for balance of year

Estimated excess of Receipts
over Expenditures for 1920-
1921

32,000.00

1,000.00
11,000.00
900.00

27,281.73
850.00
300.00

13,206.00

126,000.00
14,355-85
45.000.00

535,049/58
522,6-56,59

$12,382.99

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(2) Loan from State Fair Board. It was reported to the Board that
the State Fair Board had, thru the sale of State Fair bonds about $100,000
which it would not use for two months, or more, and it was suggested that
it was possible that the State Fair Board might make a loan to the Uni-
veristy with State warrants as collateral. A motion was made by li. Wells,
and seconded by Mr. Colvin that. if arrangements can be made, the Univers. ty
borrow $100,000 from the State Fair Board for such time as the money can be
obtained, the rate of interest being six per cent and the details being
left to the Business Agent. Motion carried.

(3) Storm Sewer for City of Lexington on Rose Street. Mr. Stoll re-
ported to the Bo;rd that the City authorities had been discussing with him
the necessity of turning the storm sewer on Rose Street thru the drain
across the University Campus. (See minutes of Executi7e Committee for
March 16, 1921). He indicated that it appeared necessary to make some
sort of arrangements with the city authorities owing to the fact that
there was no other method of disposing of the water than in the manner in-
dicated. He stated that the City authorities would make a definite propo-
sal in writing to the University regarding the matter. On motion, the ques-
tion was referred to President McVey with power to dispose of the matter.

(4) Purchase of Engineering Equipment. It wras reported to the Board
that engineering equipment aggregating $51,000 had been purchased. It was
also indicated that orders had been placed by the Dean of the College of
Engineering for eauipment without making the usual requisitions thru the
Business Office, with the result that the latter had to war of estimating
accurately, outstanding indebtedness of the Institution. On motion
by Mr. Wells, seconded by Mr. Colvin, and unanimously adopted, Mr. Grady,
as a member of the Committee on the Purchase of Engineering Equipment, was
requested to advise the Dean of the College of Engineering that further
requisitions for such equipment should be filed in the usual way with the
Business Agent and receive his formal approval before orders are placed for
material. (See minutes for July 7, 1921; September 21, 1921; and November
19, 1921).

(5) Payments on New Dormitory. It was moved, seconded, and unani-
mously carried that the President and Business Agent shall approve all bills
for construction on the new dormitory, and make proper certification to the
State Auditor.

(6) Coordinator for Smith-Hughes Teacher Training President MoVey
indicated to the Board that the University is engaged in three phases of
vocational teacher training as a part of the program of the State Board for
Vocational Education, namely agriculture, home economics, and trades and
industries. He stated that the State Board for Vocational Education had

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made provisions whereby the University might appoint a coordinator of the
teacher training work in these three fields, to be paid from Smith-Hughes
funds. On motion, duly seconded, the President was authorized to appoint
such a person, at a salary not to exceed $4,000.

(7) Plan for Larger Support for the University. President McVey
made the following statement to the Board regarding the need of larger
support for the University:

Gentlemen of the Board of Trustees:

I am calling your attention to the blueprint Wzhich has been
prepared showing in graphic form certain statistics regarding the
support received by fifteen state universities. (Here tables
and charts were examined.)

The increasing number of high school students and the growth
of public education in the State is bringing greatly increased
attendance to the University. It is estimated that by 1930, there
will be in the neighborhood of 3,500 students. This means the
plant will have to be materially expanded to take care of the stu-
dents and that there must be larger support if the University is
to perform its proper functions in the educational affairs of the
State.

As a matter of starting the study of the problem, I have the
following preliminary suggestions to makes

(1) A group of men -perhaps twenty-five or thirty-- promi-
nent in the State to make a trip to neighboring state universities.

(2) To bring together as many newspaper editors as possible
to Lexington or Louisville to meet with the first group, with the
idea that they may discuss the situation together.

(3) The organization of a State Committee to undertake to
interest the people in the University and educational problems.

(4) The organization of the Alumni and the presentation of
the matter to them.

(5) The necessary steps to secure the organization of the
journey and financing of it.

(6) A series of articles in the press running over a consid-
erable period of time,

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After discussion, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously carried that
the chair appoint a committee to devise ways and means whereby a number of
prominent citizens of the State might arrange the trip indicated and there-
by study the needs of the University. Whereupon the chair appointed the
following persons: Mr. Colvin, chairman; Mr. Wells, Mr. Grady, Mr. Gordon,
Mr. McKee, President McVey, and Governor Morrow, member ex-officio.

(8) Director of Public Service Laboratories. On recommendation of
President MoVey, Dr. L. A. Brown was appointed director of the public serv-
ice laboratories at a sala2y of $3,200 a year, effective May 1, 1921.

(9) Leave of Absence for Assistant Professor J. B. Dicker. On motion
duly seconded, leave of absence on pay was granted to Assistant Professor
J. B. Dicker, for six months, beginning June 15, 1921, for the purpose of
travel and study. Mr. Dicker desires to visit a number of industrial
plants in England.

(10) Leave-of Absence for Professor J. 0. LaBach. On motion, duly
seconded, leavd of absence on half pay was granted to Professor J. 0
LeBach, for a period of one year, from May 1, 1921, with the understanding
that the University is not obligated to retain his services after the ex-
piration of that period.

(11) Claim of Mrs. Helen B. Wolcott for $2,264. A communication from
Mr. W. M. Thatcher of Louisville, Kentucky, addressed to Mr. Robert G.
Gordon, presenting a claim for $2,264 in favor of Mrs. Helen B. Wolcott,
home demonstration agent, was placed before the Board. There was also
presented, a report from Dean Cooper regarding the matter. After dis-
cussion, the matter was referred to Judge Stoll and Dean Cooper with the
request that they determine the facts in an interview with Mr. Thatcher
and Mrs. Wolcott, and report to the Board the conclusion reached.

(12) Infirmary Fee ofr$l a Semester. On recommendation of President
McVey, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously adopted that the University
charge an infirmary fee of $1 a semester, for the purpose of covering ex-
penses for the purchase of medicines and other necessities in the operation
of the infirmary.

(13) Farm Boys' Encampment. Senator Froman stated to the Board that
the State Board of Agriculture at its last meeting had indicated its desire
to have the Farm Boys' Encampment, heretofore conducted in connection with
the State, Fair, turned over to the University to be conducted annually at
the University, and he also indicated that the State Board of Agriculture
would, in this case, repay to the University the $600 allowed by the latter
for its support next year. After discussion, the matter was referred to
President McVey with the request that he make investigation and report at
the next meeting of the Executive Committee. (See action of the Executive
Committee in minutes for March 16, 1921,)

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(14) Offer of Buffalo Forge Company to Eauin Forge Show. The follow-
ing communication from Buffalo Forge Company was read and ordered incorpo-
rated in the minutes;

December 28, 1920

Professor F. Paul Andersoh, Dean

University of Kentucky

Dear Professor Anderson:

This letter will confirm my verbal offer to you to donate to
the University of Kentucky a forge shop equipment subject to a
suitable building being provided for the equipment.

It is my intention to furnish forges of our patented down
draft type, the installation of which recuires the blast and. ex-
hause connections to be placed below the floor line. With this
arrangement the forge shop has a neater appearance, all overhead
piping is eliminated. which has to be renewed from time to time,
and. in addition offers obstruction to light.

I have in mind furnishing a combination blower and exhauster,
the former for supplying the blast, and. the latter for removing
the smoke and gases; both driven by one direct connected. goter
placed. in between the two fans, and the entire outfit mounted on
one common base plate. Most of our recent installations have
been of this type, and I feel sure such a unit will prove high__y
satisfactory.

I trust you will be able to provide a building for the re-
ception of the equipment, and with kindest personal regards, re-
main

Yours very truly

(Signed.) Henry W. Wendt

April 4, 1921

President Franak L. McVey

University of Kentucky

My dear President McVey:

Thinking you would. like to call attention formally to the
gift that has been made to the University by Mr. Henry W. Wendt

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of the Buffalo Forge Company, in the shape of a complete new
blacksmith and forge shop equipment, I am handing you a letter
from Mr. Wendt received after the last meeting of the Board.
I suggest that you keep this letter in your files for future
reference.

Very truly yours

(Signed) F. Paul Anderson

On motion, duly seconded, President McVey was requested to acknowledge
receipt of the communication and indicate that the Board hopes to be able
to take advantage of the generous offer, but that it is not possible for
it to make a definite promise to do so until after the next session of the
General Assembly.

(15) Resolutions Regarding Mr. E. W. Hines. There was received from
the Executive Committee of the Memorial Fund a. communication which was read
and ordered incorporated in the minutes as follows:

On Monday last, (January 31, 1921) Edward W. Hines, Chairman
of the Memorial Fund Committee, died after a brief illness.

The State and the University lost a devoted friend when he
passed on. Frail in health, dauntless in spirit; guided always
by good sense and wisdom in his action, he was a power of strength
to any cause.

This Committee learned to know and love him, When he died
the Memorial for the soldiers killed in the War lost its leader.

But the cause is made dearer by the devotion of Edward Hines
and it is now permeated by his personality. This Committee in
solemn session pledges to complete the work as he thought of it
and as he labored for its building. To that end we renew our
purpose, enlarge our vision and our faithi knowing that we can
best honor him and establish a fitting memorial commemorating his
devoted iwork in Kentucky begun under his leadership.

Be it resolved therefore, that in respect to him and as a
means of expressing our sympathy and grief, we place this reso-
lution in the minutes of the meeting, and send copies to relatives
and members of the General Committee and to the press.

Whereupon the following resolution was unanimously passed by the
Board:

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Honorable Edward W',. Hines, chairman of the Memorial Fund Com-
mittee, died January 31, 1921. In view of his interest in the
University and his devoted service to the work of the Memorial
Fund the Board of Trustees of the University has placed in the
record this appreciation of his service. He gave to the work of
the Committee his time, energy and wisdom. Under his direction
it grew and expanded. When he died the University and the State
lost a devoted friend who can never be replaced.

(16) Engineering Experiment Station, A communication was presented
from Dean F. Paul Anderson suggesting the advisability of establishing at
the University an engineering experiment station for the purpose of stimu-
lating engineering research, with the hope that eventually State and Federal
aid may be secured for the work. On motion, duly seconded, the matter was
referred to President McVey for further report.

(17) heatingjSystem for the New Dormitory. At the meeting of the
Executive Committee on March 16, 1921, Superintendent Whipple was instructed
to consult Mr. J. I. Lyle regarding a heating system for the new dormitory.
A communication was road from Mr. Lyle stating that there was ho choice be-
tween the Webster and Dunham systems. He stated that both were good and
both backed by reliable concerns. It was stated that the Dunham system
would cost $200 less than the Wiebster system. On motion, duly seconded,
it was ordered that the Dunham system be installed.

(18) Use of the name University of Kentucky. M4r. Grady called at-
tention of the Board to a statement in the Kernel (the student publication
of the University) wherein the name State College of Agriculture without
any reference to the University of kentucky was used. He also stated that
he had noted the same practice in newspapers, and indicated that he be-
lieved that in all such cases the name University of Kentucky should prep
cede such names. After discussion a motion was made, seconded, and unani-
mously adopted directing that in all press statements, publications, and
other printed references to colleges, departments, or divisions, including
the College of Agriculture, Experiment Station and Extension Division, the
name University of Kentucky should precede the name of the particular col-
lege, department, or division.

(19) Appointments. President McVey presented the following list of
appointments, which on motion, duly seconded., was approved as recommended3

Appointment of J. S. Gardner as field agent in horticulture at a salary
of $2,500 a year, effective April 1, 1921. His appointment is for the
position made vacant by the resignation of K. C. Westover. He received
his bachelor's degree in agriculture from Pennsylvania State College in
1915, and his master's degree from the University of Missouri in 1918.

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Appointment of M, S. Garside as field agent in junior club work, Ex-
tension Division, at a salary of $1800 a year, effective April 1, 1921.
He was graduated in the agricultural course in Pennsylvania State College
and has been employed in commercial dairy work for the past year.

Appointment of Miss Claribel McDonald as clerk in the department of
farm economics, extension division, at a salary of $70 a month, effective
April 1, 1921.

Appointment of Miss Thelma Adams as clerk in the Extension Division,
at a salary of $60 a. month, effective April 1, 1Q21.

Appointment of R. 0. Cornelius as field agent in club work, Jackson
County, Kentucky, at a. salary of $120 a month, for a period of ten months,
effective March 1, 1921.

Appointment of Fred B. Wilson as assistant county agent, Laurel County,
Kentucky, at a salary of $125 a month, for a period of eight months, ef-
fective March 15, 1921.

Appointment of Warren Williams, as colored county agent, Christian
County, Kentucky, at a salary of $100 a month, for a period. of twelve months,
effective March 1, 1921.

Appointment of Clarence Welch as assistant county agent, Daviess County,
Kentucky, at a. salary of $125 a month, for a period of twelve months, ef-
fective March 15, 1921.

Appointment of H. R. Cottrell as assistant county agent, Washington
County, Kentucky, at a salary of $125 a month, for a period of twelve months,
effective March 15, 1921.

Appointment of Miss Katherine Taylor as home demonstration agent,
Oldham County, Kentucky, at a salary of $133 1/3 a month, for a period of
six and one-half months, effective March 14, 1921.

Continuation of employment of Miss Burnadette Keller as home demonstra-
tion agent, Union County, Kentucky, at a salary of $150 a month, for a
period. of eleven months, effective March 1, 1921.

Continuation of employment of Miss Mildred O'Haver as home demonstra-
tion agent, Logan County, Kentucky, at a salary of $150 a month, for a
period of twelve months, effective March 1, 1921.

Continuation of employment of John R. Spencer as county agent, Critten-
den County, Kentucky, at a salary of $166 2/3 a month, for a period of
twelve months, effective March 15, 1921.

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Continuation of employment of L. E. Cutler as county agent, Webster
County, Kentucky, at a salary of $166 2/3 a month, for a period of twelve
months, effective March 15, 1921.

(20) Increases in Salary. President McVey recommended the following
increases in salary, which on motion, duly seconded, were approved as
recommended.

Increase in salary of Miss Eleanor Enright, field agent in home econ-
omics, from $1,800 to $2,100 a year, effective April 1, 1921.

Increase in salary of M. L. Hall, field agent in junior club work,
from $1,800 to $2,200 a year, effective April 1, 1921.

Increase in salary of R. C. Miller, field agent in animal husbandry,
from $1,800 to $2,200 a year, effective April 1, 1921.

Whereupon the Board adjourned.

Respectfully submitted

(Signed) Wellington Patrick

Secretary of the Board