Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1944 [PAGE 798]

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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REPORT OF UNIVERSITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE

Mr. Jensen presented also a report of the University Civil Service Committee requesting confirmation by the Board of changes in Civil Service classifications and salary ranges approved by the Committee during the past year. Mr. Morey commented on these recommendations. On motion of Mr. Jensen, these recommendations were approved and confirmed.

CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY IN CHICAGO

On motion of Mr. Jensen, Mr. Amos H. Watts of the firm of Chapman and Cutler was authorized to begin condemnation proceedings to acquire the property at 1840 West Taylor Street, in Chicago. The Board recessed, at 1 p.m., for luncheon. AFTERNOON SESSION, DECEMBER 18, 1943 When the Board convened for the afternoon session on December 18, 1943, the same members and officers were present as during the morning session; also Mr. J. F. Wright, Director of Public Information. Messrs. Amos H. Watts and Spencer LeRoy of the firm of Chapman and Cutler were present during part of the afternoon.

MINUTES APPROVED

The Secretary presented the minutes of the meeting of October 29-30, 1943On motion of Mr. Jensen, the minutes were approved as printed on pages 717 to 784 above.

REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1 9 , 1 9 4 3

The Secretary presented for record minutes of a meeting of the Executive Committee held on November 19, 1943.

T h e Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois met at the Chicago Mini Union Building, 715 South Wood Street, Chicago, at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 1943. All the members of the Committee were present: Mr. P a r k Livingston, Chairman, Mr. Chester R. Davis, and Mr. Frank A. Jensen. President Willard was present; also Mr. A. J. Janata, Assistant to the President, and Mr. H, E. Cunningham, Secretary. Matters Presented by President Willard The Executive Committee considered the following matters presented by the President of the University. Closing of Roads in T o l o n o Township (1) At the request of representatives of the University of Illinois, the Supervisor and Commissioner of Highways of Tolono Township, Champaign County, have instituted the proceedings necessary under State law to close the public roads within the University of Illinois airport area. They have been giving the University every cooperation in this matter. The Commissioner of Highways has asked if the University will release the steel and concrete culverts in these highways to the Township when the roads are closed and construction begins, so that the Township can use these elsewhere. Since the culverts were purchased or built with public funds belonging to the Township, I recommend that they be released to the Township.