Notification of Board of Trustees Actions

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January 29, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting

During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on January 29, 2024 at the University of Maine, the Board approved the following actions:

Appointment of Clerk of the Board

The Board of Trustees appoints and directs that Elizabeth Stickler be sworn in as Clerk of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees effective January 29, 2024 and to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement, Teamster’s Union Local #430

The Board of Trustees authorized the Chancellor to execute the collective bargaining agreement with Teamster’s Union Local $430 upon notice that the agreement has been ratified.

Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement PAFTA

The Board of Trustees authorized the Chancellor to execute the collective bargaining agreement with The Maine Part-Time Faculty Association upon notice that the agreement has been ratified.

Campus Budget Changes

The Board of Trustees approved the FY2024 proposed operating budget revisions.

Houlton Higher Education Center

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine at Presque Isle, to transfer or sell the Houlton Higher Education Center toa third party with a 5 year carve out for office space, shared teaching space and with a permanent care out for technology located in the building. All final terms and conditions of the transfer or sale agreement are subject to review and approval of the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.

Skyway Hall (STR)

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine at Presque Isle, to sell the Skyway Complex with a minimum sale price at Fair Market Value. All final terms and conditions of the sale agreement are subject to review and approval of the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.

ASCC Temporary Office Trailer Lease

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine to extend a lease for a WillScot temporary office trailer for a total cost of $112, 183.82 and to expire December 31, 2025. All final terms and conditions of the lease will be subject to review and approval by the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.

ASCC Temporary Space at UpStart Center

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine to extend a lease with Bangor Target Area Development Corporation to lease six officers and two laboratories at 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono, ME for one year for a total of $101, 640.00 set to expire February 1, 2025, with the option to renew for an additional twelve months. All final terms and conditions of the lease will be subject to review by the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.

Bear Brook Watershed Lease

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine to extend a lease with Ursa Major LLC c/0 American Forest Management for the right of way to access Bear Brook Watershed for five years through December 31, 2027. All final terms and conditions of the lease will be subject to review and approval by the University of Maine System Treasurer and General Counsel.

University of Maine Energy Center (UMEC)

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine to increase the authorized spending of $5.7 million up to $8.7 million for the complete full design of the UMEC facility to obtain a firm fixed pricing for construction of the UMEC facility.

Energy Savings Lighting Project

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine to spend up to $2.3 million to pursue an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) to save energy, reduce costs, reduce carbon emissions, and improve the indoor environmental quality of campus space. Final terms and conditions of the financing to be approved by the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration Treasurer.

Purchase Authorization Request, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine to spend up to $300,000 for the purchase of the SAE House owned by the Minerva Corporation located on university property at 117 College Avenue, Orono, ME.  

Shawn Walsh Center and Alfond Arena Renovations and Additions – UMS TRANSFORMS Athletics Project

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine to spend up to expend up to $46 million for the design, renovations, and construction of additions to the Shawn Walsh Center and Alfond Arena as part of the UMS TRANSFORMS project included in the Athletics 10-year Master Plan.  

Multiple Congressionally Directed Spending

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of the Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee and authorized the University of Maine System, acting through the University of Maine to spend up to expend up to $14,875,000 for the construction of new facilities and renovations of existing facilities of which up to $7,000,000 for the UMaine PFAS Research Center, up to $2,000,000 for the Nursing Skills Lab as part of Improving Access to Care and Patient Outcomes Across Maine, up to $2,875,000 for the Aroostook Farm Phenotyping Laboratory, and up to $3,000,000 for the Wild Blueberry Production for Changing Markets and Climates projects.

CONSENT AGENDA

  • New Academic Program Proposal: UMA B.A. in Music Technology
  • Annual Awarding of Academic Degrees
  • Capital Center Space Renovation, UMA
  • Lease Authorization Request, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine, UMA
  • Disposal of Real Property – Bangor Campus, UMA
  • Establishment of the Agnes Ann Walsh ’41 Chair, UM
  • Hotel Ursa (adaptive reuse of Coburn and Holmes Halls) – Public-Private Partnership AHutoization Increase, UM
  • Confirmation of Student Representatives

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the University of Maine at Augusta on April 7-8, 2024.