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, September 20, 2007, at 6:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 20, 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.

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 2008.

PURPOSE OF CALLED MEETING

There being no public comment offered, following discussion by the trustees, it was moved by Trustee Tibbs that (1) the rate of taxation for FY 2008 be lowered and set at .2319 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 Turner and given unanimous approval.

ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX LEVY FOR FY 2008

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

ADJOURNMENT