COLORADONORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOFFAT COUNTY AFFILIATED JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING - May 20, 2024, 4:30PM Webex Phone/Video conference or Cedar Mountain Conference Room (255) 2801 wgthSt Craig CO81625 Minutes Attendance Brumblow Present - Board Members: Kirstie McPherson, and Denise Kleinschnitz College Members: Dr. Lisa Jones, Jesse LaRose, Garrett Schofield, and Tara Virtual: Keely Ellis, Angie Miller, Reuben Talbot, Brett Caskey, and Cuyler Meade Guests: Ed Koucherik Excused- Board Members: Jennifer Holloway, Christina Oxley, Judy Lewis (Lewis Accounting), and. Jesse Jackson (City Council liaison) College Members: James Caldwell The meeting was called to order by President McPherson at 4:36 pm. 1.0 Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence/Roll Call 2.0 Public Input 2.1 Ed Koucherik has been elected to the board of control oft the Paleontology Museum. Ed Koucherik and the board are working on marketing the paleontology program and the summer dig sessions better to the public. They are also working on clearing the dig site of sagebrush and other environmental hazards. Currently, there are 15 individuals signed up for the summer dig. The board wishes to bump up the FTE and are looking for how they can do SO. Ed Koucherik says the board is making progress and getting off the ground with their laid-out plans. There is going to be a gala on May 24th to support Paleo that was partially funded by the MCAJCD Board. Dr. Lisa Jones asks ifthe MCAJCD Board can get a formal presentation sometime from the Board of Control of the Paleontology Museum. 2.1.1 Reuben Talbot states the "I know Dino" Podcast has been bringing people into the program. These are the ads the MCAJCD Board helped to fund. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing ai motion. 3.0 Approve/Change Agenda for the meeting. 3.1 No changes to the agenda were made. Denise Kleinschnitz moved to approve the agenda as written. Cuyler Meade seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried. 4.0 New Business 4.1 Approval ofl Minutes 4.1.1 Minutes from the last meeting, 4/15/24, were approved with amended changes submitted by Denise Kleinschnitz. Denise Kleinschnitz moved to approve the minutes as amended. Cuyler Meade seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried. 4.2 Approve Financials and Financial Update 4.2.1 Denise Kleinschnitz moved to approve the financials and financial update as presented. Cuyler Meade seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion had unanimous approval, and the motion carried. 4.3 Craig Marketing Initiative 4.3.1 The paperwork is done for the May and June campaign, and the RFQisi in progress. One ad has already been finalized. The other seven ads are in different stages of development. Reuben Talbot will be uploading the ads to CNCC's YouTube channel once they 4.3.1.1 Reuben Talbot announced Jesse. Atkin has been hired as the Assistant Director of Marketing, primarily located on the are done being produced. Craig campus. 4.4 Update- Small Scale Home Project 4.4.1 The master plan from 2010 was presented. The main academic building, the CTE building, and the auto shop were the only buildings built. CNCC and the consulting group were originally looking at plot "C". After. Jesse LaRose and Brad Wollman walked around with the consulting group, they instead decided to look at plots "A" and "B".. Jesse LaRose and Brad Wollman took these plans to the city and presented them to Marlin Eckhoff. Marlin Eckhoff then presented them with sewer and water lines. Section "A" has a private sewer line owned by the college. IfCNCC uses that plot it saves around $2,000 a unit due to tap-ins. There are already water main tap-ins and fire hydrants built. CNCC, the hospital, and Shadow Mountain are all tied into the same major sewer line. A feasibility study has already been conducted on this sewer. line and it was determined to not be at capacity. Marlin Eckhoff believes the tap-in ofr more units should not affect the sewer line. 4.4.1.1 A project like the Fading West development was suggested. The units would share walls but only one tapi into the water line. However, ai fire suppression system would be needed. The company who produced the Fading West units also completed the gth street housing project. 4.4.1.2 June 6th is the meeting to review the renderings and the cost oft the project from the consulting company. IfCNCC proceeds with the project, CHFA will help to secure the grants needed to build the housing. Grants can pay for the whole project ifCNCC builds a minimum of 12 units. Dr. Lisa Jones notes that up to 30 units can be built with the help of most grants. Cuyler Meade states he is pleased to see this project moving along. 4.4.1.3 Denise Kleinschnitz wishes to! know how these projects would hold up against the weather. Dr. Lisa Jones states CNCC would employ a groundskeeper for the units in addition to the childcare position. The Craig campus facilities team would also work on these units. 4.4.1.4 Kirstie McPherson states another option is to parcel out the land, and have developers build then sell the land back to the college. It was suggested to ask the consulting group their opinion on this idea. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing a motion. 4.5 Poll/Community Feasibility Survey Next Steps 4.5.1 Kirstie McPherson tabled this agenda item until the entire board is in attendance, along with James Caldwell. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing a motion. 4.6 Additional New Business 4.6.1 The redistricting committee met last week; Kirstie McPherson will bei forwarding information from the board to Dr. Lisa Jones. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing a motion. 5.0 Old Business 5.1 CURA Update 5.1.1 There was no substantial CURA Update. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing a motion. 5.2 Additional Old Business 5.2.1 There was no additional old business. 6.0 College Reports 6.1 CNCC President's Report, Lisa Jones 6.1.1 There were no further questions or comments for Dr. Lisa Jones. 6.2.1 There were no further questions or comments for James Caldwell. 6.3.1 There were no further questions or comments for Keith Peterson. 6.2 Vice President of Administration, James Caldwell 6.3 Vice President Instruction Report, Keith Peterson 6.4 Vice President of Student Services, Brett Caskey 6.4.1 The board partially funded an outdoor recreation program coordinator. She started on the 1SofMay. Her name is Bella Barker. She spent the last year working on outdoor education in Grand Junction. Bella Barker is working on aj partnership with a local company to provide archery and shooting lessons. She has already drafted aj plan for river expeditions in the fall. She is an amazing asset to the college. 6.5 Dean of the Craig, Campus, Jesse LaRose 6.5.1 The board funded cosmetology upgrades turned out great. Cramer flooring redid the salon entrance, The Paint Viking repainted the cream walls and changed the accents walls to gray, and the reception desk was completed by Wes Harper from Oldtown industrial. 6.5.2 ECE is one oft the college'ss strongest programs. Iti is almost completely online and ran by adjunct teachers. Cohorts, formed by nonprofits and local childcare providers, have been staffed by ECE students in other areas of the state. Here in Craig, the efforts to create a cohort have been stymied due to a lack of providers and nonprofits. However, CNCC is trying to work on1 this. A local partner is really needed. United Way is mentioned, as well as the school district by Cuyler Meade. 6.6 Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Kelly Scott 6.6.1 There were no further questions or comments for Kelly Scott. 6.7 Executive Director of Advancement, Keely Ellis 6.7.1 Keely Ellis comments Craig folks are recruiting sponsors for The Spartan Scramble. 6.8 Executive Director of Human Resources, Angie Miller 6.8.1 Angie Miller states the nursing instructor candidate is at the last teaching demonstration oft the interview stage. A CNA coordinator for the Craig Campus was hired. 7.0 City Council Liaison Update 7.1 The city council liaison was not present at this meeting. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing a motion. 8.0 Public Input 8.1.1 Garrett Scofield, the Director of] Paleontology, presents. He stated there is nothing but good news for the paleontology program. Enrollment has almost tripled for both sections of credit and noncredit classes. All paid and volunteer positions fort the summer dig have been filled. The ratio ofi instructors to students is amazing. Dr. Lisa Jones interjects that Garrett Schofield won faculty member oft the year the first year he was here at the college. 8.1.1.1 Kirstie McPherson asked how the museum is doing. Garrett Schofield replied it is moreso under Sue Mock's management than his. Kirstie McPherson asked ift the numbers of visitors to the museum can be presented to the board. Jesse LaRose states around 35 middle school girls went through the museum as part ofa Women in STEM activity, and around 50 members oft the public went through the museum during CNCC's Spring Fling. The board continued to the next agenda item without needing a motion. 9.0 Adjourn 9.1 At this time, there were not enough board members to form a quorum, soa motion was not made. Meeting adjourned at 5:39 pm. 9.2 The next meeting is. June 17th, 2024, at 4:30 pm. W-17-14