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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[April 18

Funds are available in Indirect Costs assignments to the Medical Center campus. I concur. O n m o t i o n of M r s . W a t k i n s , t h i s c o n t r a c t w a s a w a r d e d , a s recomm e n d e d , b y t h e f o l l o w i n g v o t e : A y e , M r . C l e m e n t , M r . D i l l i a r d , Mr. H a r e w o o d , M r . H u g h e s , M r . Johnston, M r . P o g u e , M r . Swain, Mrs. W a t k i n s , M r . Wilkins, M r . Williamson; no, n o n e ; absent, M r . Kerner. C O N T R A C T S FOR THE EXTENSION O F ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE PHYSICAL PLANT SERVICE BUILDING AND JONATHAN BALDWIN TURNER HALL (27) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend awards of the following contracts for extension of the electrical distribution system to service Jonathan Baldwin Turner Hall (Plant Sciences Building) and the Physical Plant Service Building, the award in each case to the lowest bidder: Furnishing and installation of electrical equipment and cable — Aldridge Electric, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois $111 665 Furnishing of materials for and construction of underground duct runs and manholes — Cross Construction, Inc., Urbana, Illinois 49 925 Funds are available in the state capital appropriations to the University for 1961-63 from the Universities Building Fund and have been released. Submitted herewith is a report from the Physical Plant Department on this project, including a schedule of the bids received, a copy of which is being filed with the Secretary of the Board for record. I concur. O n m o t i o n of M r . H u g h e s , t h e s e c o n t r a c t s w e r e a w a r d e d , a s recomm e n d e d , b y t h e f o l l o w i n g v o t e : A y e , M r . C l e m e n t , M r . D i l l i a r d , Mr. H a r e w o o d , M r . H u g h e s , M r . J o h n s t o n , M r . P o g u e , M r . S w a i n , Mrs. W a t k i n s , M r . W i l k i n s , M r . W i l l i a m s o n ; n o , n o n e ; a b s e n t , M r . Kerner. ADDITION TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ASSEMBLY HALL (28) T h e Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend an increase of $40,216.55 in the contract with Felmley-Dickerson Company, Inc., for construction of the Assembly Hall to provide a canopy of concrete over the main entrance walkway and a folding wall between the reception and dining areas. Funds are available from the proceeds of the Assembly Hall Revenue Bonds issue. I concur.

Qn motion of Mr. Swain, this change in contract was authorized.

ADDITION TO CONTRACT FOR ARMORY INTERIOR REMODELING (29) The Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend an increase of $8,206.67 in the contract with A. F. Krall Construction Company for interior remodeling in the Armory to provide three safety improvements and some changes in the original specifications: A guard rail on the roof deck which is used for mechanical equipment and storage. The roof is thirty-five feet above the floor and the rail will be a safeguard to personnel and materials stored. A smoke screen at the north and south stairways to prevent any smoke originating in the Armory arena from getting into the office quarters. Window guards for second story corridor windows. Funds are available in the special appropriation for this remodeling. I concur. O n m o t i o n of M r . J o h n s t o n , t h i s c h a n g e in c o n t r a c t w a s authorized. TRUSTEE EMERITUS AWARD (30) It is recommended that the Trustee Emeritus Award be conferred upon the following former members of the Board of Trustees: