MEETING MINUTES

LOCAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE (LOC)

CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AT UNIVERSITY PLACE IN IDAHO FALLS

Thursday, March 4, 2004

Present: Ann Howell, Susan Morris, Chuck Hatch, Mark Brainard, Leo Herrman, Jennifer Fisher

Guests: Greg Horton, Ray Hart, Lee Krehbiel, Dennis Allen, Connie Gomez, Carol Spain

Approval of Minutes – Chuck Hatch moved that the February 4, 2004, minutes be approved. Susan Morris seconded. There was no discussion. Motion carried.

Call for Additional Agenda Items – Ann Howell said she would like to discuss lab space..

Friends for Learning Action Item – Lee Krehbiel said that due to illness they had been unable to meet. Action Item: Lee will report at the next LOC meeting.

ELC Bus Action Item – The parking space for the ELC bus was relocated to the west end of the lot north of the SUB. It is easier for them to park the bus. Lee Krehbiel relayed thanks from the ELC

TAB Card Reader – Greg Horton presented an informational item. Bob Stiger, Dennis Allen, Dave Anderson, and Greg reviewed the security of the Tingey Building and decided to look at putting a Diebold card reader on the north, handicapped door of the TAB. There have been problems, especially on weekends, with keeping the exterior door locked. Joy Fisher wants the card reader hooked up with the system in Moscow. They have researched it and it can be done. They are getting costs, availability, etc. Bob wanted to let everyone know we are proceeding with that. It will be compatible with both UI and ISU systems. It will eliminate problems with keys.

206 C EIFIT Usage Action Item – Ann Howell reported she hadn’t been successful finding out what EIFIT is doing with 206 C. Lee Ostrom and Corey Schou are currently sharing the room. Greg Horton said he spoke with Dr. Schou’s assistant. They are making arrangements with equipment for Dr. Schou and Dr. Ostrom so they can share the room. There is a meeting tonight with EIFIT to discuss changing the keys to card access. This will reduce number of keys and key access will be on emergency basis only.

Chemistry Lab – Ann Howell referred to Attachment 1. Greg Horton said he had spoken with Darrell Buffaloe and Steve Chatterton and it is necessary to have light for the camera to work in case of intrusion. Chuck Hatch moved approval. Susan Morris seconded. Motion carried.

UPOC Agenda – Jennifer Fisher didn’t have any specific items other than a progress update. She thought the Executive Committee should meet and invited input from the full LOC. She would like to have a security discussion but didn’t know if we would be ready.

Need for Lab Space – Ann Howell addressed the need for a language lab, a math lab and expansion of the GIS lab. She proposed taking a CHE 50 person tiered room to make a combination language, math, and GIS lab that would have 24 computers. It is possible it could be a shared situation. They are doing a cost estimate for feasibility. Action Item: Ann will bring the discussion back to the LOC so Bob Stiger can be involved. Jennifer Fisher mentioned a document that the Center for Teaching and Learning developed that explains the need and further looks at the cost. Action Item: Jennifer will get a copy of the document to Chuck, Bob and Ann for discussion at the Executive Committee meeting.

Adjourn – Leo Hermann moved the meeting adjourn. Susan Morris seconded. There was no discussion. Motion carried.

Minutes prepared by Carol Spain, Management Assistant, University of Idaho at Idaho Falls.