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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1986
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2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [July 19 EXECUTIVE SESSION President Forsyth, referring to Section Two of the Open Meetings Act, stated: "A motion is now in order to hold an executive session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of employees or officers, and to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation against or on behalf of the University and to discuss the acquisition of real property." The motion was made by Mr. Madden and approved unanimously. President's Salary The trustees, meeting with the president, secretary, and comptroller, received information on presidential salaries at comparable institutions. The data indicate that the president of the University of Illinois is ranked about third or fourth in the Big Ten group, somewhat lower in comparison with a number of other major public institutions. Mr. Bazzani reported that this year, a general increase of five percent is being adopted as a benchmark, with additional increases of one-half to one percent in individual instances for merit or in response to market factors. By consensus, the trustees agreed that this year, an increase of five percent for die president would be appropriate and directed Mr. Bazzani to enter such figure in the 1984-85 operating budget. The president's salary for 1984-85 will be $99,750. Mr. Lamm joined the meeting at this time. University Counsel Search President Ikenberry reviewed the recent developments in this search, having advised the trustees by memorandum some days earlier. He was now prepared to make a specific recommendation. He reviewed the credentials of Byron H. Higgins, associate general counsel at Michigan State University. Following discussion and comment from the trustees, the president indicated his intent to bring forward a formal recommendation at the present meeting. With the remaining general officers present, the board received the following reports and took the following actions. Agreement with West Central Illinois Agriculture Research Demonstration Center, Inc. (1) At its meeting of April 19, 1984, the Board of Trustees authorized the advancement of $10,000 from College of Agriculture funds to assist the West Central Illinois Agriculture Research Demonstration Center, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, to acquire an additional 191 acres for an animal research unit at the OnAgricultural Research and Demonstration Center near Perry, Illinois. When the property is acquired by the not-for-profit corporation, title will be transferred to the University. The ultimate fulfillment of the program is important to the college, and the land is necessary for its operation. In order to preserve and extend the existing option on the property while the corporation continues to raise the funds necessary to complete the purchase, an additional $30,000 is currently required.
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