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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1950
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402 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [June 25 SECRETARY, PRO TEMPORE In the absence of Secretary H. E. Cunningham due to illness, Mr. A. J. Janata was appointed Secretary, pro tempore. MINUTES APPROVED The Secretary, pro tempore, presented the minutes of the meeting of April 21, 1949, with minutes of the Executive Committee of March 15, 29, and April 9. On motion of Mr. Livingston, the minutes were approved as printed on pages 309 to 356 inclusive. REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Secretary, pro tempore, presented for record the following report of actions of the Executive Committee, on the dates indicated, since the May 21 meeting of the Board. Purchases Authorized emergency purchases on items listed in the President's Agenda. Each recommendation was based on several competitive quotations. (June 9, 1949). Remodeling to Eliminate Fire Hazards Authorized the execution of a contract with Graham, Anderson, Probst, and White for architectural services in connection with remodeling work in University buildings to eliminate fire hazards; this firm to be paid the actual cost of labor and materials, plus 100 per cent of these costs as commission and overhead, plus travel expenses. (June 16, 1949). Leave of Absence for Dean Ridenour Granted leave of absence of one month to Dean L. N. Ridenour, to enable him to act as chairman of a working committee to advise the Scientific Advisory Board of the Air Force on Air Force installations and policies concerned with research and development, and to recommend plans and policies which will lead to the utmost economy and effectiveness in Air Force research and development. This is at the request of General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, Chief of Staff. Lieutenant General James H. Doolittle will serve as a member of this committee. (June 17, 1949)Addition to Contract for Electrical Work for Mechanical Engineering Building Approved an addition to the contract with the Square Deal Electric Company for electrical work in the construction of the Mechanical Engineering Building in the amount of $4,280.20, to provide for thirty-nine additional power connections for machine tools secured by the University from the W a r Assets Administration. (June 21, 1949). MATTERS PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT STODDARD The Board considered the following matters presented by the President of the University. STUDENT AND STAFF HOUSING A N D LAND ACQUISITION FOR CHICAGO PROFESSIONAL COLLEGES (1) At the request of the President of the University, Mr. Newton C. Farr, who has been serving as Consultant on Land Acquisition and Housing Projects for the Chicago Professional Colleges, submitted the following report and recommendations: Commitment has been received by Mr. Walter A. Wade, representing the Medical Center Commission, from the Equitable Life Assurance Society for the financing of the student residence building and the staff apartments on the Chicago campus. Three recommendations have been made for an independent real estate
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