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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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A D J O U R N E D S E S S I O N , A P R I L 20, 1935 When the Board met, pursuant to adjournment, on April 20, 1935, at 9:30 a.m., at the Blackstone Hotel, in Chicago, the following members were present: President Williams, Mr. Barr, M r s . Freeman, Dr. Meyer, M r s . Plumb, M r . Pogue. President Willard was p r e s e n t ; also Professor Lloyd Morey, Comptroller.

MINUTES APPROVED

On motion of M r . Pogue, the minutes of the meeting of March 12, 1935, were approved as printed on pages 145 to 156 above.

MATTERS PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT WILLARD

The Board considered the following matters presented by the President of the University.

APPROPRIATION FOR PREMIUM ON TREASURER'S BOND

(1) A request from the Secretary that an appropriation of $750 be made from the General Reserve Fund to meet an increase in the premium on the bond of the Treasurer for the biennium. The standard rate for such bonds has been increased $2.50 to $4.00 a thousand. The appropriation in the budget for this year was based on the lower rate. I recommend that the appropriation be made. On motion of M r . Barr, this appropriation was made, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Barr, M r s . Freeman, Dr. Meyer, Mrs. Plumb, Mr. Pogue, M r . W i l l i a m s ; no, n o n e ; absent, M r . Barrett, Mr. Horner, M r . K a r r a k e r , Mr. Mayer, Mr. Wieland.

APPROPRIATION FOR RADIO STATION

(2) A recommendation that an appropriation of $Soo be made from the General Reserve Fund to the Radio Station to supplement the budget for current expense for the year 1934-35. On motion of Dr. Meyer, this appropriation was made, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Barr, M r s . Freeman, Dr. Meyer, M r s . Plumb, Mr. Pogue, Mr. W i l l i a m s ; no, n o n e ; absent, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Horner, M r . K a r r a k e r , Mr. Mayer, M r . Wieland.

APPROPRIATION, DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE

(3) A recommendation that an appropriation of $2,793 be made to the Department of Horticulture from the unused balance of o the income of that department remaining at the close of the year 1933-34 I r the purchase of necessary equipment. On motion of Dr. Meyer, this appropriation was made, by the following vote: Aye, M r . Barr, M r s . Freeman, Dr. Meyer, M r s . Plumb, M r . Pogue, Mr. W i l l i a m s ; no, n o n e ; absent, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Horner, Mr. Karraker, Mr. Mayer, M r . Wieland. At this point, Mr. Mayer took his place with the board.

REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION FOR TENNIS COURTS

(4) A request from the Director of the School of Physical Education that an appropriation of $3,000 be made for the construction of tennis courts and the resurfacing of certain existing tennis courts to increase the recreational facilities for students, particularly for women. The Athletic Association expects to spend a good deal of money in preparing the foundation and drainage for rebuilding these courts. It is estimated that the $3,000 will cover half the cost of laying the asphalt on from ten to thirteen courts. The Director proposes to rebuild at least ten and possibly thirteen courts if the funds will permit. Action on this matter was deferred.