The Executive Committee of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees convened a meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in the Simpson Building. Mary Ann Rice, Chair, presided.
The following members of the Executive Committee were present: Joe Brumit, Frances Ramsey, John Parham, and Roger Metcalf.
Others present for the meeting included: Dennis King, President; Dirk Wilmoth, Vice President Business and Finance/CFO; Walt Curry, College Attorney; and Carolyn Rice, Secretary to the Board.
Meeting Purpose
Board self-evaluation process and the Enka property.
Board Proposed Self-Evaluation Process Discussion
Dr. Dave White informed the Executive Committee that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has a new standard, 4.2.G., that states: “The governing board defines and regularly evaluates its responsibilities and expectations”. During the April Board meeting, the full Board will be provided with an overview of responsibilities and expectations according to the A-B Tech Board of Trustees Constitution, SACSCOC, and the State Board of the North Carolina Community College System.
At the April Board meeting, Drs. Shelley White and Beth Stewart will also facilitate a discussion with Board members regarding the self-evaluation process, ending in a consensus regarding the responsibilities and expectations of the Board.
In June, the Board will be presented with an evaluation timeline and instrument for approval, and finally, in August, the Board will begin implementation of an action plan.
Dr. King thanked Dr. White for his hard work.
Enka Property Discussion
Dr. King updated the Executive Committee with recent information regarding the Enka property. PSNC has petitioned the College for an additional right-of-way on the property, which would cut across the brownfields and come very close to the TCC Building. This would cause a problem with BASF and would hinder the sale of the property.
Additionally, the state of North Carolina would have to be reimbursed for 2000 bond proceeds that were used to renovate the Enka Center in July 2003.
Dr. King asked the Executive Committee for guidance as to the next step. The Committee discussed several options for the Enka property and decided to take the following steps to the full Board for approval:
- Request a meeting with County Manager Stone and Buncombe County Commissioner Newman to discuss the Enka property.
- Meet with the current realtor and amend the sales contract.
- Request that Mr. Brumit and Chair Rice attend all meetings with Dr. King when they involve the Enka property.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn H. Rice
Board Secretary