College of the Mainland public meetings in 2024

December 2024 Regular Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will meet December 9 to act on routine approvals, financial reports, and several contracts. Key items include a $244,207.08 purchase of medical manikins, tax abatement agreements with local chemical companies, and bond updates. The board will also accept annual financial and audit reports.

• Approve $244,207.08 contract 25-02 for medical manikins from Laerdal using grant funds
• Vote on tax abatement agreement with Gulf Coast Ammonia LLC, Eastman Chemical Texas City, Inc., and Oiltanking North America, LLC
• Amend contract 23-05 for reimbursable expenses related to civil engineering work
• Approve amendment to Cannon Design contract 23-27 for 2024 International Building Code compliance
• Accept 2023-2024 annual financial and compliance report

Special Called Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland board will hold a special meeting to consider accepting a memorandum of understanding with Texas City to share a fire marshal. The board may also discuss real-property purchases and receive legal advice in closed session.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Texas City for a shared Fire Marshall
• Possible purchase of real property and delegation of negotiation authority to the college president
• Closed-session discussion on legal consultation and real-property deliberations

October 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will meet on October 28, 2024, to approve routine minutes, hear community comments, and vote on several contracts and appointments. Key decisions include renewing a software maintenance contract, approving construction contract amendments for campus projects, and appointing new administrators.

• Renew Zogo Tech software maintenance contract, not-to-exceed $231,296.41
• Approve $23-46 architectural services contract for College Services Addition and Renovation Project
• Approve $23-45 architectural services contract for Fine Arts Electrical and Door Hardware Upgrade Project
• Approve GMP Amendment #2 for Public Safety Careers Center Project with Durotech, Inc.
• Approve GMP Amendment for Corporate and Continuing Education Center Project with Tellepsen Builders

Special Called Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board will consider approving a Presidential Profile from the search committee. The board will also discuss lease amendments with JMK5 Texas City, LLC and hold a closed session regarding real property.

• Approval of the Presidential Profile submitted by the Presidential Search Committee
• Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with JMK5 Texas City, LLC
• Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with JMK5 Texas City, LLC
• Closed session for deliberation regarding real property

September 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on key items including the 2024 tax rate, a new library classroom building design, and several contract renewals. The board will also consider policy revisions, a presidential search timeline, and nominations for local boards.

• Adoption of the 2024 tax rate (requires roll call vote)
• Approval of design development for the new Library Classroom Building
• Renewal of Ellucian Colleague software maintenance contract up to $487,000
• Renewal of print services contract up to $167,000
• Amendment #1 to Joiner Architects contract for $13,500

August 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board meets to approve contracts totaling over $10 million for construction and services, including a $160,000 website redesign and $6.2 million in equipment for the new Public Safety Careers Center. Members will also vote on a 2025 tax rate proposal and hear updates on bond-funded projects like the Library Classroom Building and campus roofing.

• Award website design contract to RDW Group for up to $160,000
• Approve $6,208,573 guaranteed maximum price for Public Safety Careers Center MEP equipment
• Adopt 2025 tax rate proposal: $0.1427 M&O + $0.1244 I&S = $0.2671 total per $100 valuation
• Approve $7,975,249 Cannon Design contract amendment for Library Classroom Building expansion
• Approve $1,126,223 TADCO Roofing contract for Conference Center and Student Center reroofing

July 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will meet to discuss campus infrastructure projects and faculty appointments. The body will consider approving construction documents for the Corporate & Continuing Education Center and a drainage easement for the City of Texas City.

• Contract 23-37 to Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants for $161,445
• Contract increase of $24,874.13 to D2L for virtual learning software (Total: $421,510.59)
• Granting of a 75' drainage easement to the City of Texas City at the PSC and CCEC project site
• Appointment nominations for faculty: Jonathon Cooper, Lenora Dawson, Marcial Cavazos, and Monique Suarez
• Acceptance of the Texas School Safety Junior College Audit Report

BOT Budget Workshop

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees (BOT) holds a budget workshop to review the 2024-2025 college budget. A presentation is provided by RBC Capital Markets representative Clarence Grier. The meeting includes a closed session under Texas Government Code, followed by possible action on items discussed privately.

June 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving construction documents for the new Public Safety Careers Center project, as presented by LAN. The board will also vote on two appointment nominations, accept financial and investment reports, and hear updates on enrollment, the Promise Program, and other initiatives. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and reports, plus a closed executive session.

• Approve construction documents for New Public Safety Careers Center
• Approve appointment of Eduardo Gonzalez as Facilities Services Manager
• Approve appointment of Jordan Patterson as CE Allied Health Coordinator
• Accept May 2024 investment and financial reports
• Accept May 2024 quarterly investment report

May 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving several large construction contracts, including a $13.2 million guaranteed maximum price for renovations and a $9.8 million parking lot project, both funded by 2023 bond funds. The board will also vote on a $2 million STEAM building classroom buildout, a $360,000 software migration contract, and a policy revision on student expression. Additionally, the board will consider certifying compliance with SB17 and approving a new Director of Quality Enhancement Plan position.

• Approve $13,195,176 GMP for Welding, Industrial Education, PE Racquet Ball Court, and Admin Suite renovations (2023 bonds + fund balance)
• Approve $9,762,700 contract to Broaddus Construction for Parking Lots A, B, C and underground utilities (2023 bonds)
• Approve $2,049,000 contract to Pogue Construction for STEAM Building 4th floor classroom buildout (2018 bonds + fund balance)
• Approve $360,000 contract to BHA Technologies for Ellucian Unidata to SQL migration (fund balance)
• Approve revisions to FLA(LOCAL) policy on student expression and use of college facilities

April 2024 Regular Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving several personnel appointments, including a new Vice President for Academic Affairs, and a $357,688 contract for new lathes and mills. The board will also vote on design development for a new Corporate & Continuing Education Center and final construction documents for welding and industrial education building renovations. Policy revisions and financial reports are also on the agenda.

• Approve appointment of Dr. Heather Rhodes as Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Award contract 23-39 to AGEducational Solutions for $357,688 (lathes and mills)
• Approve design development for new Corporate & Continuing Education Center
• Approve final construction documents for Welding Building Addition/Renovation & Industrial Education Building Renovation
• Approve revisions to 15 local policies and addition of 3 new policies

March 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving a $1.85 million amendment to Contract 23-27 with Cannon Design, combining the Academic Classroom Building and Library Classroom Building into one project and raising the contract value to $7,585,089. The board will also vote on the schematic design for the new Library Classroom Building, a $262,100 contract amendment for parking lot and infrastructure work, and final construction documents for the STEAM Building 4th floor shell space buildout. Other items include approving a new Facilities Services Manager position, accepting the 2023 Racial Profile Report, and reviewing February financial reports.

• $1,850,000 amendment to Contract 23-27 with Cannon Design, raising value from $5,735,089 to $7,585,089
• Schematic design approval for new Library Classroom Building
• $262,100 contract amendment for parking lots A, B, C, waterline/fireline, security cameras, landscaping, and sanitary sewer replacement
• Final construction documents for STEAM Building 4th floor shell space buildout
• Appointment of William Cummins as Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator/Instructor

Special Called Board Meeting

This is a special called board meeting of the College of the Mainland Board of Trustees. The board will convene in open session, then adjourn to closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and may take action on items discussed in closed session. The main item is a vote on approving the sale of Appomattox Units 11 and 13 and authorizing the board chair to sign documents to finalize the sale.

• Consideration and possible action to approve the sale of Appomattox Units 11 and 13
• Authorization for Board Chair Donald G. Gartman to execute documents to finalize the sale
• Adjournment to closed or executive session under Texas Government Code
• Consideration of and possible action on items discussed in closed session

February 2024 Regular Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2024-2025 property and casualty insurance renewal for up to $2.5 million, as well as several bond-funded construction projects including parking lot redesigns, a new Corporate & Continuing Education Center, and a Public Safety Careers Center. The board will also vote on personnel appointments, a contract increase for landscaping, and a furniture planning services contract. The meeting includes a presentation from Minto Communities about Latitude Margaritaville and a bond update from LAN.

• Approve 2024-2025 property and casualty insurance renewals not-to-exceed $2,500,000
• Approve Fittz & Shipman design for Parking Lots A, B, C and underground fire/water line replacement with 2023 bond funds
• Approve schematic design for new Corporate & Continuing Education Center
• Approve design development for new Public Safety Careers Center
• Award contract 23-36 to Cannon Design for furniture planning services for $520,000

January 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees is meeting to consider and possibly approve several financial and operational items, including a shift to a flat-fee tuition model for regular, dual credit, and Collegiate High School students, a $194,156 contract for synthetic cadavers, and a $100,000 donation for a plumbing certificate program. The board will also review construction plans for two building shell build-outs, insurance renewals, and routine reports.

• Approve flat-fee tuition model for Fall 2024 (regular, dual credit, CHS)
• Award contract #24-11 to SynDaver Education for $194,156 for synthetic cadavers
• Accept $100,000 check from Charles T. and Mary Ellen Doyle and Texas First Bank for Mitchell Chuoke Jr. Plumbing Certificate Program
• Approve final construction documents for Doyle Administration Building 2nd floor shell space build-out
• Approve design development plans for STEAM Building 4th floor shell space build-out

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