PROCEEDINGS

OF

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICIAL

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD CHAMBERS

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015

I. ORDER OF BUSINESS

A. Meeting called to order at 4:14 p.m., Chairperson Bleke in the chair.

Present: Bailey, Bristol, James, Ryskamp, Stewart, Verburg, Bleke – 7

Absent: None

B. Introduction of Guests

None at this time.

C. Review and Approval of Agenda

Motion by Trustee Bailey, seconded by Trustee Bristol to approve the agenda as

presented. Motion carries. 7-0

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D. Open Comments

None at this time.

E. Special Order of Business

White Hall Historic Recognition – V. Janowiak presented

All American Academic Team Award Recognition – T. Hoxie presented

Daniel Gebrezgianhier

Phuong Vu

First Reading of President’s Job Description Executive Limitation Policy–

presented by Chairperson Bleke.

Motion by Trustee Verburg and supported by Trustee James to

approve the first reading of the President’s Job Description

executive limitation policy as presented. Motion carries 7-0.

First Reading of the proposed Advocacy Executive Limitation Policy –

presented by Trustee Ryskamp.

Motion by Trustee Ryskamp and supported by Trustee Bristol to

approve the first reading of the proposed Advocacy Executive

Limitation Policy as presented. Motion Fails 5-2 (Ryskamp,

Stewart).

First Reading of the proposed Public Safety Executive Limitation policy –

presented by Trustee Ryskamp.

Motion by Trustee Ryskamp and supported by Trustee Stewart to

approve the first reading of the proposed Public Safety Executive

Limitation policy as presented. Motion Fails 5-2 (Ryskamp,

Stewart).

II. MONITORING REPORTS

F. Report (s)

Student Success Indicator Report – Former GRCC Student Performance at

Transfer Colleges/Universities – Presented by Patti Trepkowski

III. UPDATES

G. Student Report

Arielle Brown provided the student report.

H. Foundation Update

None at this time.

I. Board Chair Update

None at this time.

J. President’s Report

President Ender introduced Bill Pink, VP and Dean for Workforce Development

and thanked Fiona Hert for her service to the college.

President Ender updated the board on the SkillsUSA Championship hosted on

campus this past weekend – Governor Snyder visited campus for this event.

President Ender updated the Board on the Preschool and Music Building

Renovation Project.

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Vicki Janowiak provided the Board with a summer construction project update.

K. Faculty Association Update

None at this time.

IV. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

L. Communications to the Board

Trustee Ryskamp reported on five email communications the Board received from

John Verzi.

V. CONSENT ITEMS

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Motion by Trustee James, supported by Trustee Bailey to approve the above items as

presented. Motion carries 7-0.

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VI. ACTION ITEMS

M. Purchasing Items over $100,000

No purchases for March 2015.

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b. Other Special Funds

1) Request permission to issue purchase orders to provide Haas Minimill

CNC machines for the Tassel and Thompson M-TECs and the Wisner-

Botrall Applied Technology Center machine tool labs. (Three POs – 1 @

$163,825 (Tassell), 2 @ $193,680 (ATC & Thompson))

Requestor: Fiona Hert – Workforce Development

Expenditure: $551,185.00 (42-2821)

Disposition: Replacement & New Purchases

Suppliers: Gerotech

Flat Rock, MI

Source of Funds: CCSTEP (Community College Skilled Trades

Equipment Program) Grant

Bid: No, single source.

2) Request permission to issue purchase orders to provide (10) Lincoln

Virtual Reality Welding Simulator Trainers for the welding programs.

Requestor: Fiona Hert – Workforce Development

Expenditure: $614,400.00 (42-2821)

Disposition: New Purchase

Suppliers: Lincoln Electric Co.

Grand Rapids, MI

Source of Funds: CCSTEP (Community College Skilled Trades

Equipment Program) Grant

Bid: No, single source.

3) Request permission to issue purchase order change notices for

Construction Management services and A/E services required for the Main

Building (Phase II) renovation, to incorporate restroom and stair tower

additional scope. NTE (not to exceed) increased $266,284.00; from

$7,083,716.00 to $7,350,000.00.

Requestor: Thomas Smith - Facilities

Expenditure: $266,284.00/$7,350,000.00 NTE

(42-2330)

Disposition: Construction Purchase

Suppliers: Pioneer Construction

Integrated Design Solutions

Source of Funds: Plant Fund/2012 Bonds

Bid: Yes, RFP #0910-11042B & 1011-3284, previously

reported.

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4) Request permission to issue purchase orders to provide manual mill

machines and other skilled trades equipment required for machine labs in

the Tassell MTEC, Thompson MTEC and Wisner-Botrall Applied

Technology Center. (comprehensive items and bidders list too extensive to

detail)

Requestor: Fiona Hert – Workforce Development

Expenditure: $862,830.18 (2343-42, 42-2821)

Disposition: New & Replacement Purchases

Suppliers: Various – See below

Grand Rapids, MI

Source of Funds: CCSTEP (Community College Skilled Trades

Equipment Program) Grant

Bid: Yes, RFQ #1415-4273

Pending Bid Awards: KM Industrial - $59,300.00

MSC Ind. Supply - $761,078.43

Production Tool - $21,946.75

VanderZiel Machinery $20,505.00

5) Reporting final subcontractor selections for Construction Management

services and A/E services required for the renovation of the Student

Center.

(Expenditure BOT approved January 2015)

. Requestor: Thomas Smith - Facilities

Expenditure: $1,633,250.00 NTE (42-2330)

Disposition: Construction Purchase

Suppliers: Isaac V. Norris & Associates*

Rockford Construction

Source of Funds: Plant Fund/2012 Bonds

Bid: Yes, RFP #0910-11042B & RFP #1011-3284,

previously reported.

Awarded Bidders:

BS2 Roofing/Waterproofing: DC Byers $ 34,890.00 BS3 Flooring: BCI Construction LLC $ 27,950.00 BS4 Acoustical Ceilings/ Panels: Bouma

Corporation $ 67,100.00

BS5 Folding Partitions: Partition Systems

Inc. $ 21,700.00

BS6 Elevator Modernization: Elevator

Service $ 23,424.00

BS7 Fire Protection: Total Fire Protection $ 106,000.00 BS8 HVAC: Quality Air $ 145,361.00 BS9 Electrical: Parkway Electric $ 435,975.00 BS11 Painting: Dave Cole Decorators $ 7,500.00

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Alt M-2: Quality Air $ 26,084.00

Parkway Electric $ 2,295.00 Alt. A-1: Custom Steel Fabricators $ 14,250.00

Dave Cole Decorators $ 3,120.00 Alt. A-2: DC Byers $ 21,425.00 Alt. A-3: Partition Systems Inc. $ 4,700.00 Alt. A-4: Bouma Corporation $ 2,500.00 Alt. A-5: Bouma Corporation $ 2,200.00 Alt. A-6: Bouma Corporation $ 9,800.00 Total of Sub-Trade awards $ 956,274.00

6) Request permission to issue purchase orders required for the construction

of the GRCC Laboratory Preschool, including A/E services, Construction

Management services, various sub-contractors, and other goods and

services as required.

(weighted criteria award for A/E and CM bids, final subcontractor

selections to be reported at a subsequent meeting)

. Requestor: Thomas Smith - Facilities

Expenditure: $7,200,000.00 NTE (42-2330)

Disposition: Construction Purchase

Suppliers: Stantec Architecture

Rockford Construction

Source of Funds: Plant Fund

Bid: Yes, RFP #1415-2310 & RFP #1415-2322.

Bidders Solicited: A/E Services

C2AE - $435,195.00

GMB A/E - $482,662.00

IDS - $471,000.00

Progressive A/E - $414,000.00

Stantec Architecture - $450,000.00

SKO Design Group - $252,000.00

Tower Pinkster - $398,000.00

URS - $387,250.00

Construction Manager Services

BCI Construction - $294,768.00

Beckering - $306,301.00

C.D. Barnes - $291,960.00

Christman - $432,490.00

CSM Group - $519,590.00

OAK - $513,087.00

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Pioneer - $337,000.00

Rockford - $334,800.00

Skillman - $319,750.00

Triangle - $479,824.00

M. Resolution Authorizing Amendments to Michigan New Jobs Training Program

Agreements – Presented by President Ender

Motion by Trustee James and supported by Trustee Ryskamp to approve the

resolution as presented. Roll Call Vote: 5:45 p.m. Motion carries 7-0.

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VII. OPEN COMMENT

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None at this time.

VIII. FINAL BOARD COMMENTS

Trustee Bailey – Ditto to all reports – thanks to all who came out tonight to speak. Thanks

to Amy and Julie for hosting the governor. Welcome to Dr. Pink. The student stories

tonight were very inspiring.

Trustee James – Welcome to Bill Pink and thank you to Fiona Hert for her work. She

appreciates all of the staff reports and thanks those who came out tonight to speak before

the board. She is looking forward to graduation.

Trustee Ryskamp – Excellent Series of Reports – specifically the construction update.

There has been nearly a total transformation of the campus.

Trustee Stewart – Student Success Report is impressive – consistent accomplishment and

follow through in this area. Had an uplifting time at Delta Pi Alpha.

Trustee Bristol– Excited that the Music Building is being renovated. Impressed with Arielle

Brown and applaud faculty and staff that have worked with her and all of our students.

Trustee Verburg – Thanks to the staff for the facility reports.

Chairperson Bleke – Echo Ms. Bailey and Dr. Stewart – Delta Pi Alpha and student stories

tonight are truly inspiring. Buildings are not as important as people, but they are

important. The fund development for the Preschool and Music Buildings is attributed

directly to President Ender – thank you for this great work.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

No further business was discussed.

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Secretary