Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1928 [PAGE 525]

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board of trustees

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of his employment, his knee was injured. November 4 last, Dr._ Beard reported that he considered Mr. Maxfield permanently partially disabled and that he could not continue in the work he was doing. The department reported that there was no work in the department which he could do and he was incapacitated for any other work. The Committee recommends after careful consideration and medical advice: 1. That an allowance of $45.50 per month be made to Mr. Maxfield, beginning November 16, 1927, and continuing until the sum of $3,750 has been paid (6 years, 10 months), after which the allowance shall become$25.00 per month for the remainder of his life. 2. In the event of death prior to the age of 71 (1930) a death benefit of $546 to be paid to his heirs or designated beneficiary; in the event of death after the age of 71, a death benefit of $273 to be paid. 3. In the event of recovery or partial recovery the monthly allowance to be reduced in proportion to the relation between amount earned prior to accident and amount earned on return to work. This recommendation is in accordance with the terms of the Workmen's Compensation Act. I recommend that this be done. O n motion of M r s . Ickes, this recommendation w a s adopted. GIFTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (24) Dean Ketchum reports the following offers of gifts to the Department of Mechanical Engineering: From the Diamond Power Specialty Corporation of Detroit, one full size blower head, mounted on a pedestal, valued at approximately one hundred dollars. From the Illinois Gas Association, three gas furnaces, valued at approximately $417.50. I have authorized Dean Ketchum to accept these gifts. This report w a s received for record. REPORT ON USE OF PRIVATE AUTOMOBILES IN UNIVERSITY SERVICE (25) The Comptroller has submitted a report on the use of private automobiles in University service, under the regulations approved by the Board April 8, 1925 (page 206). This report is for the period June 1, 1926, (the date of the previous report) to July 1, 1927. This report w a s received for record. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTANCY (26) The Annual Report of the Committee on Accountancy for the year July 1, 1926, to June 30, 1927. REPORT Dr. David Kinley, President Dear Mr. President: The University Committee on Accountancy respectfully submits herewith a report of its work for the year ended June 30, 1927. Personnel The membership of the University Committee has been as follows: Professor M. H. Robinson, Chairman; Professor W . E. Britton; Registrar G. P. Tuttle, Secretary, ex-officio. Mr. D. A. Grossman, Examiner in the Registrar's Office, has served again as Clerk of the Committee. The University Committee recommended the appointment of Mr. Harold Benington, C.P.A., of Chicago to the Board of Examiners to succeed Mr. Frederick B. Andrews, C.P.A,, whose term expired June 30, 1926. You