The Executive Committee of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees convened a meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. in the Simpson Building. Mary Ann Rice, Chair, presided.
The following members of the Executive Committee were present: Joe Brumit, Frances Ramsey, and Roger Metcalf. Matt Kern was present in his capacity as a member of the Enka Taskforce.
Others present for the meeting included: Dennis King, President; Dirk Wilmoth, Vice President, Business and Finance/CFO; Walt Currie, College Attorney; Chris Campbell, College Attorney; Martin Lewis, Lewis Real Estate; Mark Martin, Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore, P.A.; and Carolyn Rice, Secretary to the Board.
At 8:00 a.m., Chair M. Rice called the meeting to order.
A-B Tech Enka Offer
Mr. Walt Currie met with Mr. Mark Martin, Mr. Martin Lewis’s real estate attorney, to discuss the offer for the A-B Tech Enka property and how to move forward. A map of A-B Tech Enka was distributed (attached) and the following three items regarding the property need to be resolved by both parties:
- Where to draw the dividing line for parking for the College and for Mr. Lewis.
- Will the College let Mr. Lewis expand on existing parking areas to meet his needs, and if so, will parking be relocatable if the College chooses to place a building there?
- If an option or a right of first refusal on an additional property at A-B Tech Enka is denied during the June 10 Board meeting, Mr. Lewis will pull out of the deal.
The Executive Committee discussed various options for parking.
Mr. Kern moved to share parking lots E-5, and E-3 and allowed Mr. Martin to expand lot E-2 at his expense. Exclusive parking for Mr. Martin will be in lots E-6, E-7, E-8, and E-9. An easement on the A-B Tech Enka property will also be granted to Mr. Lewis. Mr. Brumit seconded the motion which was approved by unanimous consent.
Mr. Lewis will introduce himself and discuss the A-B Tech Enka project with the Trustees during the June 10 Board meeting.
Mr. Lewis and Mr. Martin left the meeting at 8:40 a.m.
Amendment To The Board’s Constitution
Mr. Chris Campbell asked the Committee to review a copy of the amended Constitution. A paragraph has been added to Article III, Section 3 regarding the procedure for the investigation and removal of a Trustee from the Board. Additionally, more detailed information regarding morals and integrity, as well as the steps required to remove a Board member will be added to the Constitution. The College will request that all appointing entities conduct a criminal background check on all potential Board members prior to making an appointment to the Board.
Appointees To The Audit Committee
Mr. Joe Brumit and Mr. Ron Edgerton have agreed to participate on the Audit Committee for the Board.
Dr. Metcalf moved to accept Mr. Brumit and Mr. Edgerton as Audit Committee members. Mr. Kern seconded the motion which was approved by unanimous consent.
Dr. Wilmoth informed the Executive Committee that a Request for Proposal was recently sent out for an audit firm for the College. Dr. Wilmoth stated that the College would like to continue to use Cherry Bekaert as the College auditors.
Mr. Brumit moved to accept Cherry Bekaert as the College auditors. Mr. Kern seconded the motion which was approved by unanimous consent.
The full Board will act on this decision during the June 10 meeting.
Presidential Search Process
The Executive Committee discussed the Presidential search process at length. Ms. Jennifer Haygood from the North Carolina Community College State System office will discuss the requirements for the search during the June 10 Board meeting via Skype. The full Board will be the selection committee for the next President. An Advisory Committee will be appointed to do most of the background work with the candidates. All candidates will be thoroughly vetted prior to presentation to the full Board for selection.
The Executive Committee asked that a Special Called Meeting to be arranged to discuss the sale of the A-B Tech Enka Property and to elect the two Trustees who will represent the College on the A-B Tech /Buncombe County Joint Advisory Committee.
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Brumit, seconded by Mr. Kern, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m. by unanimous consent.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn H. Rice
Board Secretary