APPROVED Minutes August 23, 2018 Western Washington University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Thursday, August 23, 2018 CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Earl Overstreet called the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University to order at 3:02 pm in the Pavilion at Maritime Heritage Park, 500 W. Holly Street in Bellingham, WA. Board of Trustees Earl Overstreet, Chair Chase Franklin, Vice Chair - Absent John Meyer, Secretary Sue Sharpe Betti Fujikado Citlaly Ramirez Mo West Karen Lee Western Washington University Sabah Randhawa, President Brent Carbajal, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Richard Van Den Hul, Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Stephanie Bowers, Vice President for University Advancement Melynda Huskey, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services Donna Gibbs, Vice President for University Relations and Marketing McNeel Jantzen, Faculty Senate President Millka Solomon, Associated Students President Paul Cocke, Director of University Communications Paul Dunn, Senior Executive Assistant to the President Barbara Sandoval, Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Rayne Rambo, Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION 10-01-2018 Trustee Fujikado moved that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the following minutes: • The motion passed. Board of Trustees Meeting, June 14 & 15, 2018 APPROVED Minutes August 23, 2018 3. INTRODUCTIONS Chair Overstreet welcomed new student trustee Citlaly Ramirez and asked her to introduce herself. Trustee Ramirez expressed that it is an honor to serve as a trustee and she looks forward to a productive year of learning and service to Western and the Board of Trustees. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WELCOMING TRUSTEE CITLALY RAMIREZ WHEREAS, on July 1, 2018, Governor Jay Inslee appointed CITLALY RAMIREZ of SeaTac, Washington to serve a one-year term ending on June 30, 2019 on the Western Washington University Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, CITLALY RAMIREZ is a student in good standing at Western Washington University pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems with minors in Marketing and Theater; and WHEREAS, CITLALY RAMIREZ brings to her appointment as a trustee dedication to the campus community through her work with the Western Washington University Foundation as a Student Ambassador and a Student Engagement manager; and WHEREAS, CITLALY RAMIREZ brings to her appointment as a trustee dedication to her community though participation with organizations such as Ready to Rise, and the Newman Center; and as an ambassador for the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship; and WHEREAS, CITLALY RAMIREZ was nominated by an Associated Students committee to serve as a student member of the Western Washington University’s Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, CITLALY RAMIREZ has declared her commitment to serve as a member of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees; APPROVED Minutes August 23, 2018 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University officially extends a warm welcome to CITLALY RAMIREZ as she begins her term on the Board. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University at its meeting on August 23, 2018. MOTION 10-02-2018: Trustee Sharpe moved that the Board of Trustees approve Resolution 2018-19 Welcoming the Service of Board Member Citlaly Ramirez. The motion passed. 4. BELLINGHAM PARKS AND RECREATION Leslie Bryson, Director, Bellingham Parks and Recreation provided an overview of the City of Bellingham’s contribution to the development of the waterfront in the downtown area of Bellingham. Bryson explained that phase one of Waypoint Park is a one and half acre park that is currently open to the public. She noted that the development of the park will continue and will eventually cover over thirty acres of waterfront park space that will connect the downtown area to the waterfront. Bryson noted that a few of the highlights of the completed park will include a beach area, children’s play area, green pedestrian corridors and a cycle track for cyclists. Rob Fix, Executive Director, Port of Bellingham added that the Port of Bellingham has made available building office space lease opportunities to help support Bellingham’s need for new small business owners. He added there will also be the addition of apartment buildings and retail spaces. Kelli Linville, Mayor, City of Bellingham, thanked the Port of Bellingham, City of Bellingham and Western for their partnership to make the redevelopment of the Bellingham waterfront possible. She added that the collaborative work will enhance the Bellingham community and looks forward to the new opportunity for Western’s growth. Leslie Bryson led the Board of Trustees to Way Point Park for a tour of the current waterfront followed by a tour of the Granary Building.