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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[October 30

MATTERS PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT STODDARD

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

RESIDENCE FOR THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY IN CHARGE O F THE CHICAGO PROFESSIONAL COLLEGES (1) Since there is no adequate housing available in the vicinity of the Chicago Professional Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, most of the faculty, including administrative officers, must live a considerable distance from their laboratories and offices. The correction of this situation requires faculty housing on a large scale and is a long-time project. Some progress can be made in the near future. The interests of the Chicago Professional Colleges will be served more effectively by providing a residence near them for the Vice-President in charge. It would save time which he could devote to administration and to the supervision of important research projects. It would be a convenience to the University. I recommend that the Board of Trustees authorize the construction of such a residence. Later a recommendation will be submitted to the Board on the location, the size and type of house, and an estimate of the cost. In the meantime, I recommend that an appropriation of $7,500 be made from the General Reserve Fund to cover the cost of preliminary studies, plans, and specifications.

On motion of Mr. Davis, this matter was referred to the Committee on Chicago Departments, in conference with the Committees on Buildings and Grounds and General Policy, for study and report at the next meeting of the Board.

PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 1 0 0 7 SOUTH WRIGHT STREET, CHAMPAIGN (2) The property at 1007 South Wright Street, Champaign, owned by the Episcopal Canterbury Foundation, is believed to be available for purchase at a price of $41,500. This is a valuation set by an appraisal committee of the Champaign County Real Estate Board. The property is located immediately opposite Lincoln Hall and Gregory Hall on the west side of Wright Street. It includes a lot with 94 feet frontage and 174 feet depth on which two frame houses are located. The nouses are in reasonably good condition and could relieve somewhat the present shortage of office space in the College of Liberal A r t s and Sciences and the College of Education. The land would be suitable for construction of a housing unit at a future date. The Director of the Physical Plant Department and the Provost recommend that the Board of Trustees authorize the purchase and offer to the Foundation $41,500 for this property. It is believed that this offer will be accepted. I concur in this recommendation and recommend a special appropriation of $42,000 for this purchase and any expenses incident to concluding the transfer that may be found necessary.

On motion of Dr. Meyer, this purchase was authorized, and the appropriation made as recommended, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Davis, Mr. Fornof, Mrs. Holt, Mr. Livingston, Mr. McKelvey, Mr. McLaughlin, Dr. Meyer; no, none; absent, Mr. Green, Dr. Luken, Mr. Nickell, Mr. Williamson.

SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR EVICTION PROCEEDINGS (3) It is necessary to institute and carry through eviction proceedings against all occupants of nine buildings owned by the University located between 825 and 919 South Wood Street and one combination store and residence building at 1923 West Polk Street, Chicago. These properties were acquired by the University between April, 1945, and December, 1946, for campus expansion. The buildings are in bad condition and should be demolished as soon as possible. Notices were served on September 24 on all occupants of the Wood Street properties to vacate by November 1 and