Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1871 [PAGE 141]

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133 Dr. J. M. Gregory presented a report of the Professor of Mechanics, S. "W". Robinson, asking for an appropriation to begin the construction of necessary machinery for the mechanical shops. On motion of Mr. E. Cobb, $2,000 were assigned for the purpose aforesaid, and the Regent and Mr. J. M. Pearson appointed a committee to expend these funds. A committee, consisting of the Regent and Messrs. Pearson and Goltra, was instructed to determine upon a compensation, to be paid by the contractor, Mr. E. Gehlman, for the use of working room in the present mechanical shop, and such machinery thereof as he may desire to use, and can be spared. The Regent and the chairman of building committee were authorized to have such repairs and alterations done in the present University Building, as they may deem necessary, not to exceed the appropriation of $1,000 made by the Board. The Regent was further authorized to allow the use of rooms in University to such students as may be employed here, and deserving such favor. On motion of Mr. Pearson, it was—

Resolved, That the Committee on Contracts be instructed to prepare a proper form for the bills for the contractor on the buildings, and that some of these bills be sent in blank to the members of the Board of Trustees to secure the necessary number of signatures, so that when the signatures of the Executive Committee be added, the bills may conform to the law of appropriation for these buildings.

It was moved and carried that Dr. M. Miles be employed as Professor of Agriculture; that he give his services through the winter term, and receive a salary of $1,000. The statement of Bookkeeper of expenditures was then read and approved, a number of bills presented for payment were audited and allowed, and a contingent fund of $75 for defraying petty expenses was placed in the hands of the Bookkeeper. It was ordered that the balance of salaries for the academic year be paid. The committee appointed to report on employment of Dr. H. J . Detmers, recommended the following resolution, which was adopted:

Resolved, That Dr. H. J. Detmers be employed to give a course of instruction in Veterinary science during the winter term of the college year; said instruction to comprehend the diseases of domestic animals, and the care and medical treatment of same, and the holding of a free clinic for the illustration of such treatment. , Resohedy That there be appropriated the sum of $600 as compensation for such service.

I t was moved and seconded that $120 be allowed for the services of Prof. D. O. Taft, teaching geology during the spring term, 1871. Carried.