Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1870 [PAGE 98]

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82 We would state, that no matter what should be the final disposition of the Stock or Busey farm, we have endeavored to present such a plan as might not be considered extravagant. We ask from the general fund an appropriation for work account, $1,000, together with the products of the farm. We would most respectfully report, that we have had that portion of the Regent's report that refers to the future management of the farm under consideration ; especially that portion which suggests the idea of the possibility of renting to a tenant, to be farmed under our instruction. We would say that we think it impracticable, especially while we must be continually working upon improvements. We would also submit the plan of Prof. Bliss, for the management of the next crops. We would also recommend, that the management of the farm remain in the hands of the Agricultural Committee, the same as last year, and they may report from time to time, as they may think best, to the Executive Committee for instructions. J. H. PICKRELL, J. S. JOHNSON, WM. KILE, A. BLACKBURN. On motion, the report was adopted, with the exception of the part which called for an appropriation of money, which was referred to the Finance Committee. Dr. Scroggs moved that the Regent and Faculty be requested to spend a reasonable portion of the time of the coming summer vacation in visiting the various sections of the State, in the interests of the University; and that the Regent be instructed to draw warrants to defray the expense of such canvass. Carried. On motion of Mr. Johnson, I t was reconsidered. On motion of Mr. Blackburn, It was received, and referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Pearson offered the following: Resolved, That Article 12, of the By-Laws for the government of the Board of Trustees, be so amended, as to relieve the Regent from service on the following Standing Committees : No. 9. Buildings and Grounds. No. 11. By-Laws and Rules. The yeas and nays were called.—Yeas, 1 7 ; nays, 0. Carried.