Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1928 [PAGE 671]

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(3) Changes in type of extinguishers in certain places; a few additional extinguishers; and the i s a l t o of ntlain fire -doors as recommended 1 000 (4) Additional 6" water mains, including the necessary valves and hydrants 5 000 $9 7oo This provides for a 6" l n on Fourth Street from Pennsylvania Aveie nue to t e in with the east and west l n south of the golf course. That l n i ie ie i supplied now from a 6" l n running just west of the Stock Pavilion and s ie straight across the cemetery and on down to the Agronomy group. On motion of Mr. Trees, the Committee recommended adoption of this recommendation. The Committee adjourned.

H. E. Cunningham

Clerk O n motion of Mr. Barr, the recommendations of the committee concerning the location of dormitories and fire protection were adopted. ALUMNI N E W S Mr. Barr presented the following report: In view of the fact that the policy of the frequency of issue of the Alumni News requires some additional investigation by the Alumni Association, the Committee on Alumni recommends that no action be taken at present on the Association's request for an appropriation to enable the News to become a weekly publication. George A. Barr Mary E. Busey FINANCING OF FRATERNITY HOUSES Mrs. Grigsby reported that the Committee on Student Welfare had considered the matter of financing fraternity and sorority houses, and had found no reason for making a recommendation on the matter. MATTERS PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT KINLEY The Board considered the following matters presented by the President of the University. THE BUDGET FOR 1928-1929 (1) I submit the budget for the f s a year beginning July 1, 1928, and the icl academic year beginning September 1, 1928, with the request that i be apt proved and that the President of the University be authorized to make such changes and adjustments as may be necessary, to make such additional appointments as are necessary, and to accept resignations which may be offered. Explanatory Notes Departmental appropriations are made under the captions "Salaries" and "Expense and Equipment." Unless otherwise indicated, no transfers may be made between these appropriation captions except with the approval of the President of the University. Appropriations for Salaries are available for the term indicated in each case but not for more than one year from September 1 All balances lapse . at the end of the term indicated or at August 31.