xt7g1j97716f https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7g1j97716f/data/mets.xml Lexington, Kentucky University of Kentucky 1930095 minutes English University of Kentucky Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 1930-09-nov5-ec. text Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 1930-09-nov5-ec. 1930 2011 true xt7g1j97716f section xt7g1j97716f Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky for Wedziesday, Navember 5, 1930. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Uni- versity of Kentucky meet in regular monthly session in the Pres- ident's Office at 10:00 a. m., November 5, 1930. The following members were present: Judge Richard C. Stoll, Mr. James B. An- drews, and Mr. James Park. Meeting with the Board were Presi- dent Frank L. McVey and Wellington Patrick, Secretary. There was no meeting of the Executive Committee during the month of October, but the minutes of the previous meeting of the Executive Committee were approved as published. 1. Report of the Business Agent. The report of the Business Agent was presented and ordered incorporated in the minutes. The report was as follows: EXHIBIT "B" Statement of Income and Expenditures Month of September 1930 Previously Reported Current Fiscal Month Year To Date General Fund Income Federal Appropriation 42,750.00 State Tax 64,725.43 Int. on Endowment Bonds 4,322.25 Student Fees 575.62 Student Fees - Summer Scih. 4,154.75 Student Fees - U. H. S. Student Fees - El. Train. Sch. Student Fees - U. Ext en. 1,513.46 His-cel. Receipts 1,815.07 Rentals 547.00 Menrs Dormitories 1,705.30 Total 158 108.88 39, 832.96 71,603*76 139.10 3, 615e 80 1, 700.00 1 301. 00 1, 035,98 260.00 11, 237,55 130, 726.15 42,750.00 104,558.39 4,322.25 72,179.38 40,293.85 3,615,80 1,700,0D 2,814.46 2, 851, 05 807.00 12,942 85 288.835.03 Exp enditures Instruction 1034 756,25 Admi. Exp. and Maint. 46,270.00 Additions and Betterments 104,026.08 Total 254,052.33 Excess of Expenditures over Income (95A943.45) Patterson Hall Income Board Room Rent - Summer Sch. Total Expenditures Expense Excess of Income over Ex- penditures General Fund Income General Fund Expend. Excess of General Fund Expenditures over In- come 4,417.25 4,417.25 2, 892. 47 1,524.78 162,526.13 256,944.80 (94, 418.67) 81,830. 26 22, 224i, 06 57,160.65 6i1,214.97 185,586.51 68,494.06 1612186.73 415,267,30 (30,488.82) (126,432.27) 16, 708.70 1o, 708. 70 4,417.25 16, 08.70 21,125.95 2,031.70 4,924.17 14,677.00 18,201.78 147,434.85 163,246.67 309,960.98 420Q 191.47 (15,81,1.82) (110,230.49) Excess of Receipts over Expenditures for General Ledger Accounts 57,150.16 Excess of Receipts over Ex- penditures for the fiscal year to date - General Fund (26,4.31.52) Excess of Receipts over Ex- penditures for the fiscal year to date - General Fund 41, 338.34 125,137. 31 14,906. 82 14, 906.82 Cash in Bank July 1, 1930 - General Fund Cash in Bank September 30, 1930 - General Fund (47,02-0.97) (32,114.15) Trust Fund Income Student Loan Fund Student Notes Paid Total Receipts 933. 24 818. 00 _1751, 24 71.94 500.00 571.94 1,005.18 1,318e00 2,323.18 3. Expenditures Expense Student Notes 120.00 640.00 Total 760.00 Excess of Receipts over Expenditures 991 .24 Excess of Receipts over Ex- penditures for the fiscal year to date - Trust Fund Cash in Bank July 1, 1930 - Trust Fund Cash in Bank September 30, 1930 -- Trust Fund Experiment Station Income Hatch - Federal Appro Milk and Butter - Cash Receipts Beef Cattle Sales Dairy Cattle Sales Sheep Sales Swine Sales Poultry Sales Farm Produce Sales Horticultural Sales Seed Tests Rentals Miscellaneous Receipts Fertilizer - Fees Feeding Stuffs - Fees Adams - Federal Appro. Serum - Sales - Virus Sales " - Supply Sales Creamery - License Fees - Testers Lic. H - Glassware Test. 3, 750. 00 2 255.64 221. 60 136.92 98. 22 501.99 208. 68 64, 75 6.00 349, 34 142. 31 1 , 550, 00 12,O40,50 3,750.00 482.23 30,75 14. 75 6,471.00 1,852,00 170.06 Purnell.- Federal Appro. 15,000.00 Nursery Inspection - St. Appro. Cream Grading Poultry Improvement Veterinary - Blood Total 341.67 - Fees 270.00 1,650.00 730.00 Test 363.50 7528452e (1 1,124.00 564.00 24.40 50.00 11.04' 115.56 63.47 117.50 4.00 129.67 Z 682. 50 6 215t75 227.60 10. 65 15,65 64,50 108.00 57.59 325.00 325.00 193.00 12 , 428e 88 3 750.00 3, 379.64 785.60 161.32 50.00 109.26 617 . 55 272,15 182,25 10900 479.01 142. 31 4,232,-50 18,256,25 3,750100 709.93 41.40 30 40 6,535t,50 1,960,00 227. 65 15,000,00 341.67 595.00 1,975,00 730.00 556.50 664,880.89 40.00 1, 283. 00 1,(33.0) (751.06) 160.00 1,923400 -2,083.00 240.18 2404 18 995. 11 4. Expenditures ExT ens e Add. & Betterments Total 83,191.92 8-6,284a.13 28, 342.93 850. 75 239,193.68 111, I 534.85 3,942.96 115,477.81 Excess of Expenditures over Income (33,832.12) (16,764.80) (50,596.92) Excess of Expenditures over Income for the fiscal year to date - Experiment Station (50,596.92) Cash in Bank July 1, 1930 - Experiment Station Cash in Bank September 30, 1930 - Experiment Station Extension Division Income Federal Smith-Lever Federal Additional Co- operative Federal Supplementary Federal Capper-Ketchar, State Capper-Ketcham County and Other Total Expenditures Expense Excess of Income over Expenditures 35,191.91 (15,405.01) 76, 120. 65 29, 000.00 27, 321.28 18,645.97 67.50 1,013. 42 153, 168. 82 56,139.83 96,028.99 325.87 325.87 31 115.30 (30,789.43) 76,120.65 29,000.00 27,321.28 18, 645.97 67.50 1, 339.29 152, 494.69 87, 255.13 65,239.56 Excess of Inoome over Ex- penditures for the fiscal year to date - Extension Division 65,239.56 Cash in Bank July 1, 1930 - Extension Division 2,973. 18 Cash in Bank Septem.ber 30, 1930 - Extension Division 68, 212.74 Sunmary General Fund 162,526.13 Trust Fuund Inco?.e 933.24 Experiment Station Income 52 452.01 Extension Division Income)52,168.82 Total 368,080.20 General Fund Expend. Trust Fund Expend. Experiment Sta. Expend. Extension Div. Expend. Total 256,944.80 120.00 86,284.13 56,139,83 399,488.76 147, 434.85 71.94 12, 428.88 3Z5.87 160,261.54 163,246.67 40.00 29 193,68 31,115.30 223, 595.65 309,960.98 1,005.18 64,680.89 152,494.69 528, 341. 74 420,191.47 160.00 115 477e 81 87,255.13 623.084.41 Excess of Expenditures over Income Excess of Receints over Expend. for General Ledger Accounts Student Loan Fund Excess of Receipts over Expenditures for the fiscal year to date - Combined Fund (31,408.56) (63,334.11) 67,987o15 178.00 36,756.59 57,150.16 (783.00) (6,986695) (94,742.67) 125 137. 31 (605.00) 29,789.64 Excess of Receipts over Expenditures for the fiscal year to date - Combined Fund. Cash in Bank July 1, 1930 - Corabined Fund Cash in Bank September 30, 1930 - Combined Fund 29,789.64 (5,860.77) .R3 928.87 5. Abstract of item shown on Statement of Income and Expenditures as "Excess of ReceiDts over Expenditures for General Ledger Accounts $"125,137.31. n Debit Credit Accounts Receivable 73,946.57 Insurance Paid in Advance 2,551.86 Sundry Accounts 53x742.60 2,551.86 127,689.17 2,551e86 125,137.31 2. Garnishee of Employees' Salaries. The Business Agent reported to the Committee that recently a good many salaries of University employees had been garnisheadand that the matter had become a nuisance to his office. He asked advice of the Board as to whether or not the salaries of University employees are subject to garnisheement. The mWatter was discussed, and an order was made referring the question to the Attorney-General for decision. 3. Treasurer Memorial Building Fund. A statement was read from Mr. John R. Downing of Louisville, Kentucky, treasurer of the Memorial Building Fund, submitting his resignation and. turning over the funds in his possession in the amount of $75.75. The resignation was accepted by the Committee, and the Secretary was directed to write Mr. Downing, expressing appreciation of the service which he has rendered in that connection, 4. Settlement with the J. T. Jackson Lumber Company. Pres- ident NoVey reported that a settlement had been made with the J. T. Jackson Lumber Company over a controversy existing over a considerable period of time. He indicated that the University had paid the J. T. Jackson Lumber Company approximately $1,900 after deducting $1,000 subscription on the Memorial Building. A motion was made, seconded, and carried approving of the action of the President in making the settlement. 7. 5* Controversy between Jackson Lumber Company and Hardymon Lumber Company. A letter was presented to the Committee indicat- ing that the J. T. Jackson Lumber Company and the J. F. Hardymon Company are in a controversy over construction work on the Teach- er-Training Building. The funds involved amount to approximnate- ly $3,000. A motion was made, seconded, and carried that the University withhold payment on that building in an amount suf- ficient to protect the institution until the controversy is set- tled. 6. insurance on Library Building. A communication was read from Mr. D. H. Peak, Business Agent of the University, asking if additional builders risk insurance should be placed on the new library building. He stated. that at the preseit time there is $75,000 insurance carried on the building. A minute was made in the record that it is the opinion of the Committee that the present insurance on tha.t building is adequate until it is com- pleted. 7. Insurance on the Teacher-Training Building. A comrnuni- cation was read from the Business Agent indicating that the in- surance rate fixed on that Dart of the Teacher-Training Building known as the Gymnasium is different from the rest of the building and that additional insurance should be olaced on the building for that reason. A motion was made, seconded, and carried that additional insurance be placed on that building. 8. Insurance on the Tobacco Warehouse. A motion was made, seconded, and carried authorizing that suitable insurance be placed on the tobacco warehouse, recently purchased by the Uni- versity, on a co-insurance plan. 9. Tuition at the University Training School. A statement was read to the Committee indicating that at the present time the Board of Education of the City of Lexington has not filled its quota of twenty-five pupils in the first eight of the elementary grades at the University Training School and that the University has placed additional students there and collected. tuition from those students. A motion was made, seconded, and carried that the University refund to the City Board of Education the amount of tuition so collected on such nupils up to twenty-five pupils in the first eight grades. 10. Annual Meeting of the Association of Governing Boards of State Universities. President McVey called the attention-of the Committee to the annual meeting of the Association of Governing Boards of State Universities to meet at Chapel Hill, North Caro- lina, on November 13, 14 and 15. A motion was made, seconded, and. carried authorizing the President to designate some mel:2ber of the Board to attend the meeting. 8. 11. Group Insurance Among the Alumni. A statemnent was read from the All State Life Insurance Company of Montgomery, Alabama, proposing a plan for grout insurance among the alumni of the Uni- versity, and askin- the approval of the University to carry out the project. The matter was discussed, but no action was taken. 12. Lease of the Basement of the Tobacco Warehouse. A com- munication was read from the American Supplies Company, Inc., asking to lease the basement of the tobacco warehouse, recently purchased by the University, for the purpose of storing tobacco. On motion, duly seconded, the Secretary was ordered to record in the minutes that it is the opinion of the Committee that the build- ing should not be leased for such purposes. 13. Erection of the Teacher--Training Building. The following communication from the faculty of the College of Education was presented and ordered incorporated in the minutes. October Eight 1 9 3 0 President Frank L.McVey University of Kentucky Dear President E.;cVey: The Faculty of the College of Education in its first meeting of the year, October 6, by unanimous vote asked that I express to you and the Board of Trustees our ap- preciation for the new building of the College of Educa- tion and Associated Schools. In architecture, in planning, and in equipment it is a most satisfactory building. We have been surprised and delighted at the rapidity with which the grounds are be- ing put in order and the surroundings made attractive. We deeply appreciate your interest and we are grateful for the opportunities we enjoy in our new home. We shall do our best to measure up to every expectation that you and the Board may have for the new Training School and. for the work of the College. Very cordially yours, (Signed) William S. Taylor 9. 15, Bookstore and Post Office. The situation at the Uni- versity Bookstore and Post Office was discussed at some length, but no action was taken. A comrmunicati-on was read from the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds asking authority to employ additional one-half time laborer at $35 a month to help distribute the University mail on the University campus. On motion, duly seconded, the employment of an additional carrier was authorized. 16. Lease of Tobacco Warehouse. A motion was made, seconded, and carried approving the action of the Chairmaan of the Executive Conmmlittee in signing the lease for the tobacco warehouse, recently purchased by the University. 17. Contract with Carey-Reed Company. Attention was called to the fact that the Carey-Reed Coompany has some buildings and tracks on the property formerly known as Scovell Park, which prop- erty was deeded by the City of Lexington to the University of Ken- tucky, and on which a teacher-training building has been erected. The larey-Reed Comoany is occupying the land under lease with the City of Lexington, and the following contract with the Carey-Reed Company was entered into and executed by the Chair-man of the Executive Committee. On motion, duly seconded, this action was approved. THIS AGREEiMENT, made and entered into this the 18th day of October, 1930, by and between GEORGE B. CAREY, of Lexington, Kentucky, party of the first part, and UNIVER- SITY OF KENTUCKY, party of the second part, WITNESSETH: 1. George B. Carey has heretofore leased from the City of Lexington a tract of land on South Upper Street, between Bolivar and Scott Streets, and has erected certain structures and installed certain machinery there- on, and has constructed a side-track on said property. The City of Lexington has heretofore conveyed said land to the University of Kentucky, subject to the lease of the said Carey, and the University of Kentucky is now the owner of said land. The University of Kentucky has requested the said Carey to surrender and cancel said lease, and he has agreed to cancel and surrender the lease upon the terms herein set out. 2. University of Kentucky hereby releases aaid Carey from the payment of any rental which may have become due by him under said lease. 10. 3. George Be Carey may, at any ti-me within thirty (30) days from the date of this agreement, remove any or all of the structures and machinery placed on said property by him. In the event such removal is not made within said time, the title thereto shall pass to the University of Kentucky. 4. The University of Kentucky shall, within thirty (30) days from the date hereof, remove, at its own expense, the rails, frogs and switch-points placed upon the property by the said Carey, and shall place them at such points on the property herein referred to as may be designated by him. Upon reouest of the University, Carey shall advise the University what rails, Frogs and switch-points are referred to in this agree- ment and the point at which he wishes themr placed, and when so placed he agrees to remove them from the leased premises upon notice from the University. 5. The lease heretofore made between the City of Lexington and George B. Carey is hereby cancelled, set aside and held for naught. IN WITNESS) WTHEREOF, George B. Carey has signed his name, and the University of Kentucky has hereunto caused its name to be signed hereto by Richard C. Stoll, Chairman of its Executive Committee, the day and date first above written. George B. Carey UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY BY Richard C. Stoll Chairman of its Executive Committee 18. Building at Sub-Experiment Station at Princeton. A motion was made, seconded, and carried, authorizing Dean Cooper to enter a contract with Euen Farmer at Princeton for the erection of a farm building on the Sub-Experiment Station at Princeton, Kentucky, from funds provided by the recent Legislature. The luen Farmer Company is the low bidder and the amount of their bid is within the appropriation provided by the Legislature. The various bids were as follows: 11. Contractor Bid with Bond Subtracted and Heat- Ing Omitted. Zuen Farmer, Princeton, Ky. $8764.77 S. A. Wilkdrson, Princeton, Ky- 9710.82 City Lumber Yard, Princeton,Ky. 10078,80 Chancellor & Son, Chattanooga,.Tenn. 10448.00 Martin & Warlick, Sturgis, Ky. 10796.59 E. H. Hester, Hopkinsville, Ky. 11108.00 Lockwood & Son, Paducah, Ky. 11396.00 19. Refund of Room Deposits. At the present time appli- cation for a room in the residence halls belonging to the Uni- versity of Kentucky must be accompanied by a reservation fee of $5.00. In the future this fee will not be returned in any case ulless the Dean of Women or Dean of Men is notified ten days be- fore the opening of the semester for which the reservation is made that a refund is desired. Upon occupancy of the room by the student the fee is held as a breakage deposit to be returned at the end of the semester if there is no charge against it. On motion, made and seconded., the foregoing resolution was unani- mously adopt ed. 20. Salaries of County Agents. The following resolution with respect to the new .method of determining salaries of the county agents was offered, seconded, and adopted: That the gen- eral principle of the readjustment of the proportionate funds required from cooperating counties for the support of Agricultu- ral Extension work as filed in the office of the President and submitted to the Executive Committee be approved, and that here- after the county and home agents be allowed for reimbursement for automobile and all other expenses within the county fifty dollars a month, said amount to be paid by the cooperating county. 21. Contract for Agricultural-Engineering Building. Lids for the construction of an Agricultural-Engineering Building, funds for which were provided by the recent session of the Legis- lature, were received and. tabulated. The following were the basal bids subject to additions and deductions for alternates as set forth in the specifications. Contractor Basal Bid Lex. Lumber and Bldg. Supply Co. $ 58,546.60 W. T. Congleton Co. 53,457,00 T. J. Murphy & Bro. 56,147.00 Jack Nelson 61,400.00 J. F. Hardymnon Co. 59 995.00 Smith-Haggard Lumber Co. 58,311.00 Geo. Hoskins Liu.mber Co. 58,550.00 Skinner Bros. 61,759. 00 12. Contractor Heating Bid Plumbing Bid Heating and Plumbing Ben F. Hurst Cob John H. Scott R. L. CO.anf ill J. J. Fitzgerald McElhone & Moloney G. C. Wilcoxen P. H. Meyer & Co. H. Netherton & Son F. A. Clegg & Co. $4,600.00 4,046.00 4,961.00 4,531.00 4,845.00 4-,568.00 $4,250.00 4,856.41 4,918.00 42627.00 4 696.00 1l0,0657.00 9,128.00 9,671.00 10,188.00 Contractor Brook Electric Co. Moore-Young Electric Co. Allen-Harper Electrical Eng. Corp. Ben C. Ingels Co. Electrical Bid $2,898.02 2,250.00 2,850.00 2,1777.77 A motion was made, seconded, and carried, that the general contract be awarded to the WVY. T. Congleton Company of Lexington, Kentucky. The contract for' electrical work was awarded to Moore- Young Electrical Company; for heating to John H. Scott; and for plumbing to the Ben F. Hurst Company, all low bidders. A motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing the Chairman of the Executive Committee to sign the contracts for the construction work. 22. Observatory Building. The following bids were received for the erection of the University Observatory Building: Building Complete, Accor.inEg to Plans and Specifications, Parts T to VIII, Both Inclusive. Beatty Concrete Construction Co. Louis des Cognets & Co. Clarke, Stewart & Wood Co. W. T. Congleton & Co. Parts I to V, Both Inclusive. J. F. Hardymon Co. $18,708.77 17, 500.00 17,462.00 16 ,800. 79 12,990.00 13. Part I Only Clark, Stdwart & Wood Co. $ 9,015.00 Electrical Ben C, Ingeis Electric Cob 878.00 Brook Electrical Engineering Co. 1087.00 Moore-Young Electric Co0 1274.00 Plumbing J. J. Fitzgerald 1431.15 Heating J. J. Fitzgerald 1218. OC Motion was made, seconded, and carried awarding the contract to the W. T. Congleton Company on the condition that in the con- struction he make the deductions as follows: 1. If electric hot water heater is omitted, deduct, 2. If drinking fountain is omitted, deduct, 3. If alberene sink is omitted, deduct 4. If bell traps are omitted from all basement * rooms, except dark room, deduct 5, If Josam roof drains are omiitted, deduct 6. If Rudy Furnace is installed instead of that specified, deduct 7. If no bond is required, deduct 14 of total final contract price. It is also understood that the following allowances been made and are included in the contract price: 1. Hardware allowance 2. Lighting fixtures $170.17. 75.00 225.00 18.00 46.00 400.00 have S250. 00 250.00 I 14i A motion was also made, seconded and carried authorizing the Chairman of the Executive Committee to sign the contracts for construction of the observatory.. 23j Painting of Library Stacks. Motion was made, seconded, and carried, accepting the proposal of the contractors to deduct $2100 for paintint stacks in the Library with the understanding that the work will be done by the University. 24. Boiler Room in Physics Building. A motion was made, seconded and carried authorizing the Superintendent of Buildings to make an expenditure of approximately $600 to turn the old boil- er room in the Physics building into a physics laboratory. 25. Changes at Patterson Hall. Motion was made, seconded, and carried authorizing the Superintendent of Buildings to make certain changes at Patterson Hall involving an expenditure of not more than $900. 26. Changes at the Agricultural Building. Motion was made, seconded, and carried authorizing the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds to make certain changes in the basement of the Agri- culture building for the Department of Home Economics. 27. Cupola for Foundry. Motion was made, seconded, and car- ried.accepting the proposal of the Whiting Corporation for the foundry at the Engineering building at a cost of approximately $600. 28. Purchase of Pianos. Motion was made, seconded, and car- ried authorizing the' purchase of two second-hand pianos for practice of students with the understanding that they be paid for from piano fees paid in by the students for piano instruction. 29. Appointments Resignations, Transfers, beaver 9fsAb;encP, Change of Status, etc. The following list of appointments, resig- nations, transfers, and leaves of absence, and changes of status was recommended by President McVey, and on motion duly seconded, approved; Appointment of Miss Bland, fellowship at the cafeteria at the Teacher-Training School, at a stipend of $40 a month. Appointment of Miss Mary Dolan, clerk in the creamery license section, effective November 3, 1930, at a salary of $1020 a year. Appointment of Mr. Thomas S. Marimon at a salary of $85 a month in connection with the heating plant in the Dairy building, Appointment of Mr. John A. Short, assistant in the Military Department, at a stipend of $12.50 per month. Appointment of Mr. Herrmaan B. Bryant, assistant in the Mili_ tary Department, at a stipend of gl2.50 a. month. 15. Appointment of Sergeant William McDaniel as store-keeper of Military supplies, effective October 1, 1930, at a salary of $75.00 per month. Appointment of C. A. Rone and F. H. Hankes as laboratory as- sistants in the Psychology Department for the first semester on an hourly basis. Appointment of Harry Lynn as assistant in political science for the first semester at as alary of $200. Appointment of Gazele Mohney as assistant in political science for the first semester at a-salary of $300. Appointment of Roy H. Owsley as part-time instructor for evening residence courses. Appointment of Eustace J. York as graduate assistant in Anat- omy and Physiology at a salary of $500. Appointment of E. E. La-mbert, assistant county agent of Pike County, effective October 14 to Dece.nber 31, 1930, at a salary of $100 a month. Appointment of H. H. Thompson, assi tant county agent, Bath County, effective October 1 to December '1930 at a salary of $125 a month. Continuation of employment of D. S. Greene, county agent of Leslie county, effective October 1, 1930, to September 31, 1931, at a salary of $141.2/3 a month. Continuation of employment of Alda Henning, home demonstration agent of Fulton County, effective November 1, 1930, to June 30, 1931, at a salary of $150 a month. Continuation of employment of T. H. Jones, county agent of Lee county, effective October 1, 1930, to June 30, 1931, at a salary of $166.2/3 a month, Continuation of employment of R. H. King, county agent of Carter county, effective October 1, 1930, to March 21, 1931, at a salary of $200 a month. Continuation of employment of M. P. Nichols, county agent of Ohio county, effective October 1 to December 31, 1930, at a sal- ary of $216.2/3 a month. Continuation of employment of Miss Frances Stallard, home demonstration agent of Madison and Rockcastle counties. effective October 1, 1930, to August 31, 1931, at a salary of $129.16-2/3 , month. 16. Continuation of employment of O. R. Wheeler, county agent of Hancock county, effective October 1, 1930, to February 28, 1931 at a salary of $183 1/3 a month. Leave of absence was granted Assistant Professor D. E. South of the Mathematics Department for the year 1931-1932 on one-half pay, for the purpose of study at the University of Michigan. Additional leave of absence was granted Dr. D. J..Healy for the purpose of completing work at Harvard University. His leave was extended from October 7, 1930, to October 18, 1930. Transfer of Mr. L. C. Brewer, county agent of Fayette County, to the position of Assistant in Short Courses and Exhibits in the Extension Division, at a salary of $2800 a year, effective Novem- ber 16, 1930 Appointment of James S. Kring as forest ranger at Robinson Sub Experiment Station at $125.00 a month. Appointment of Dr. do B. Miner as director of the Bureau of Personnel Service. Appointment of J. Ed Parker, Jrn, as county agent, Fayette County, at $266 2/3 a month. Transfer of Mr. N. R. Elliott, assistant state agent in the Extension Division, to the Department of Horticulture as Professor of Landscape Architecture and Floriculture and Field Agent in Horticulture, effective December 1, 1930, at the same salary he is now receiving. Resignation of Miss Mary L. Potts, clerk in the creamy li- cense section of the College of Agriculture, effective November 1, 1930. Resignation of Mr. N. G. McConnell, assistant county agent in Green County, effective September 30, 1930. Resignation of Miss Lucille Dobbins, seed analyst in the Experiment Station, effective with the close of business, Septem- ber 30, 1930. Corrections of Minutes The following corrections are made in the minutes of the Board for September 23, 1930, to read: Martin R. Glenn as assistant in political science at a sal- ary of $400 for the year. J. B. Holtzclaw as assistant in political science at a salary of $200 a year. Shepard Jones as assistant in political science at a salary of $200 a year. Ellen Scott as assistant in political science at a s alary of%00 a year. 30. Report of the Music Committee. The report of the Music Comnittee was presented and authorized incorporated in the minutes. The report was as follows: MUSIC COMMITTEE September 1, 1929, to August 31, 1930 W. E. Freeman, Treasurer RECEIPTS Balance on hand August 31, 1930, ......... From D. H. Peak, Business Agent .''' From SuKy Circle for band trips ............ Total Receipts .............. * . e $ 450'. 55 e2,1)000.00 a. aa 900.00 e $T~~*~ 3 350.55 DISBURSEMENTS Band trip to V. M. I. football game (check 246, 247) ............... .......... wee. e $4l, 7S2.35 Miusic for Choral Society (check 248) e e. 44.41 Expenses f Glee Club (checks 249, 2065, 269).... 133412 Musicians for Radio Broaddasting Programs (checks 250, 253, 256 257, 261 266) .... 123.00 D. H. Peak for Organ Fund (check 2513 .500.00 Vesper recitals (checks 252, 254, 255, 260, 262, 263, 264, 268) ...............