Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1918 [PAGE 287]

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UNIVERSITY OP ILLINOIS COAL CONTRACTS AND STORAGE

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(13) A request from Professor J. W. White, Supervising Architect, for authority to purchase machinery for handling coal and to construct a switch, at a cost of $8000; and to make contracts for coal for the coming year. On motion of Mrs. Henrotin, this matter was referred to a special committee consisting of President Abbott and Mr. Ward, with power to act. The vote was as follows: Ayes, Mr. Abbott, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Henrotin, Mr. Hoit, Mr. Taggaft, Mr. Ward, Miss Watson; noes, none; absent, Mr. Blair, Mrs. Busey, Mr. Carr, Mr. Lowden, Mr. Trevett. AVIATION TRAINING SCHOOL (14) A communication from Professor E. N. Fates in regard to the possibility of establishing a civilian aviation training school at the University. On motion of Miss Watson, the President of the University was authorized to apply to the President of the United States for the establishment at the University of Illinois of an aviation unit in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

CENTRALIZATION OF EDITORIAL WORK

(15) A recommendation from the Comptroller that the editorial work on the various publications issued by the University be concentrated into one office and handled by one officer. No action was taken in this matter.

USE OF CERAMICS BUILDING

(16) A report from Dean C. R. Richards as to the present use of the rooms and facilities in the Ceramics Building. The opinion of Dean Richards, endorsed by Professor White, is that the space in this Building is as well utilized as is possible in a new building. It is necessary in assigning quarters to such departments as are located in this building to give some leeway for expansion. On the whole, the building is at present well assigned. No action was taken on this matter.

STATE ARCHITECT'S BILL FOR ADMINlSTftATION BUILDING

(17) A bill from Mr. J. B. Dibelka, State Architect, for $416.77 as the balance due him for architectural services on the Administration Building. According to Professor White, a statement of the cost of the building at the time it was completed was rendered to Mr. Dibelka but through some oversight in his office a bill was not rendered for the balance due until our appropriation for the building was closed up. The balance due is the remainder of the 2j4% commission to which he is entitled under the law, and provision must be made for paying it.