The special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held in the Board Room of the Tinnin Fine Arts Center of the college in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at 6:30 p.m.

AUGUST 16, 2007

Those present: Trustees James E. Grassham, chairman; Stephen C. Cookson, vice chairman; John R. Stanard, secretary; Bill G. Hollida Sr., treasurer; Thomas R. Turner, member; and Marion L. Tibbs, member; college administrators:  J. Larry Kimbrow, executive vice president/vice president for academic affairs; Robert L. Myers, vice president for administration and governmental affairs; Joseph T. Rozman, vice president for student affairs and technology; Judith W. Scott, vice president for college advancement; and Danetta Norris, recording secretary.  Others present were: L. Joe Scott, college attorney; Tim Krakowiak, Daily American Republic reporter; Nicole Sifford, math instructor/faculty council chair; Cindy Clark, dean of student services/representing professional staff; Heather Kilbreath, administrative assistant/career & workforce development/support staff president; Kristina McDaniel, human resources director; Teresa Johnson, marketing director; Annabeth Miller, news services coordinator; Kenny Bullington, math instructor; Mary Brown, senior administrative assistant/executive vice president; Cathy Wampler, division chair/health & human services/director of nursing; Sherrie Newman, nursing instructor; Catherine Hutcheson, nursing instructor; Elizabeth Lilly, nursing instructor; Mortina Williams, information systems technology instructor; Michele Weimer, industrial technology instructor; Shawn Westbrooks, criminal justice instructor; Karen Lovette, senior administrative assistant/faculty; Lisa Bliss, instructional assistant; Derick Allen, maintenance supervisor; Clayton Baker, maintenance technician; Amanda Reynolds, administrative assistant/extended learning; Doug Houston, technology & computer services specialist; Terri Smith, business instructor; Charlotte Eubank, comptroller; Neva Bissett, guest; Sharon Miller, guest; and Don Crandall, booster club president.

ATTENDANCE

Chairman Grassham announced that the purpose of the meeting was to solicit public comment concerning the rate of taxation to be established for the Three Rivers Junior College District for FY 2007.

PURPOSE OF CALLED MEETING

There being no public comment offered, following discussion by the trustees, it was moved by Trustee Cookson that (1) the rate of taxation for FY 2008 be set at .2326 cents on each one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of property within the college district; and (2) certification of same be forwarded to the county officials at the appropriate time.  The motion was seconded by Trustee Hollida and given unanimous approval.

ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX LEVY FOR FY 2008

There being no further business, Trustee Cookson moved that the meeting be adjourned.  The motion was seconded by Trustee Turner and carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT