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- WWU Board minutes 1896 April
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- 1896-04
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- 1896-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 029 1896-04-01 Board met at 2PM pursuant to- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 030 1896-04-01 call of the chairman, with all members,
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1896-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 029 1896-04-01 Board met at 2PM pursuant to- WWU Board of Trustees mee
Show more1896-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 029 1896-04-01 Board met at 2PM pursuant to- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 030 1896-04-01 call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk, and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of Feb 18, 19, and 29 and March 3rd were read approved. Mr. Skillings reported the discovery of a spring inside the basement, the water of which would be necessary to disperse of by means of a suitable drain. While the matter was under discussion the contractor entered and on agreement was made with him to lay the necessary drain pipe and connect it with the main sewer in the boiler-room, the work to be considered an extra and the sum of $30 allowed for it. The attention of the board was called to the fact that the specifications as adopted provided for pressed brick in the outer course of the rear wall of the basement of the main building, although Hills' sand brick were specified for the stones above Mr. Skillings stated that the cheaper brick might just as well be used in the basement as above it, and the contractor being present an agreement was entered into with him to substitute Hills' sand brick, or equal, for the pressed brick specified in the place mentioned and allow the board as a consideration for such change the sum of seventy-eight ($78) dolalrs. Mr. Skillings presented the fourth monthly estimate in favor of the contractor covering work done during the month of March, which estimate dat April 1st, and is as follows. Stone, 449 @ $2.70 = 1212.30. Brick 190 @ 10.50 = 1995.00. Iron $28.00. Cut stone $14.00. (?) $35.00. Asphalt hire $70.00. Extra stone in (?) 10 perch @$2.70 = $27.00. Cut stone $50.00. Total $3431.30. Signed Skillings Corner by Warren P. Skillings. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed by the board as follows - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 031 1896-04-01 Voucher number 32 favor of O.H. Culver $103.00 for salary as clerk Jan 1 to April 1, $100 and incidential expenses $3.00. Voucher Number 33 favor of A. Lee, $72.00 eighteen days labor as superintendent during the month of March. Voucher number 34 favor of Skillings Corner, architects 2 1/2% commission on contractors 3rd 4 1/2 estimates, $110. Voucher number 35 favor of B. Davey, $2578.44, eighty percent of fourth month by estimate as above noted and $27.00 additional for extra stone-work, less $172.00 previously deducted, or ordered deducted, on account of excavation as per record of Dec 31, 1895. No further business being presented the board adjourned.Record approved May 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Eilkin, chairman. 1896-04-15 Board metpursuant to call of chairman at the contractors office on the Normal School grounds, with the chairman, Mr. Edens, the clerk, architect Skillings, the superintendent, contractor, foreman, and with contractors present, Mr. Higginson detained at his place of business. The chairman stated the object of the meeting to be to harmonize, if possible, the differences which he understood to have arisen between the contractor and superintendent over certain clauses in the specification relating to the stone and brick work ; and in order that the board might arrive at a clear understanding of these reported differences he had invited all the persons concerned to be present and had sent for the supervising architect, who drafted the specifications, to hear any statements that the contractor or subcontractors might desire to make, and give further instructions that he might deem necessary to facilitate the work. All the points in question were fully and freely discussed with the result that all apparent differences were amicably settled, and the superintendent was authorized to use his own best judgement- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 032 1896-04-15 as to the necessity of requiring the strictest possible compliance with the specifications in all instance explaining promptly to the board any questions of special importance, should any arise. No other business was presented the board adjourned. Record approved May 1, 1986. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 August
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- 1896-08
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 August.
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- 1896-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 035 1896-08-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk, and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meeting of July 1 wer
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1896-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 035 1896-08-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, wi
Show more1896-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 035 1896-08-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk, and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meeting of July 1 were read approved. The clerk reported to the board the receipt of an assignment to Jas M. Corner of all W.P. Skillings interest in the amount yet to be paid the firm of Skillings and Corner for plans and specifications of the Normal School building and supervision of its construction. It was read to the board and ordered file of. Some discussion arose as to the cost of completing the building, the amount paid to the contractor, and the amout yet to be paid upon the contract. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 036 1896-08-01 It seemed apparent to the board that some of the estimate previously allowed must have been somewhat larger than the progress of the work warranted and Mr. Skillings admitted that such was evidently the case. He thereupon stated that he would make an approximate estimate of the cost of completing the contract and would make his July estimate accordingly. It was then past 12 o'clock and the board took a recess for lunch. On reconvening, with all members, the clerk and Mr. Skillings present, Mr. Skillings submitted as the eighth monthly estimate, bearing date Aug. 1, 1896, the following: Hon. Board of Trustees, State Normal School, New Whatcom, Washington. On a review of former estimates given the contractor and taking into consideration the contract price for the completion of the building, we are of the opinion that the estimates have been too liberal on the amount of labor and material heretofore placed in the building, and (?) the estimate for the labor and material during the month of July should be placed as follows: Lumber in place $700; Frames 65; Plate iron 40; Stone work 800; Granite 200; Pressed brick 325; Common brick 930; $3060; Respectfully submitted, Skillings and corner, W.P. Skillings. The estimate was approved and on motion of tMr. Edens vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 4(?) Favor of A. Lee, $92 for 23 days service as building superintendent during July. Voucher No. 4(?) Favor of W.B. Davey, $2448.00, being 80% of 8th estimate on building contract. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-08-01 No further business being conducted the board adjourned. Record approved Sept. 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 December
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- 1896-12
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- 1896-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 044 1896-12-07 Board met at 10:30AM pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Higginson, the clerk and architect Skillings present, Mr. Edens being absent on account
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1896-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 044 1896-12-07 Board met at 10:30AM pursuant to call with the ch
Show more1896-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 044 1896-12-07 Board met at 10:30AM pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Higginson, the clerk and architect Skillings present, Mr. Edens being absent on account of illness. The minute of the meetings of Nov. 6 and Nov. 11 were read and approved. Mr. J.A. Kerr, attorney for contractor Davey, and Mr. O.B. Barba, attourney for Fraser, Mauleby and Co. sub-contractors for stone work, were present and addressed the board on the subject of a disputed account between the said sub-contractors and Mr. Davey, a claim having been filed by Mr. Barba requesting the board to withold from Mr. Davey's (?) estimate the amount of said claim until a settlement should be effected. Upon Mr. Davey's agreeing to pay the said sub-contractors $300 on account from his November estimate, and authorizing the clerk to retain warrants to that amount for delivery to Fraser, Mauleby, and Co., leaving the adjustment of the account to the parties is interest, the demand upon the board to withhold the amount claimed to be involved was withdrawn. The clerk reported verbally that he had been advised by Supt. Lee that the recent heavy rains accompanied, as they were, by high winds, had penetrated the walls of the building at the southeast corner, and also that considerable water had soaked through under the walls (?) at the southeast corner intended for- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 045 1896-12-07 use as a gymansium. Mr. Lee Had advised in the latter case that a four inch drain pipe, of common filed tile, be laid around the inside of the outer walls, under the concrete, discharging into the sewer running from the boiler room. The clerk stated ruther that he had reported borth matters to the chairman and by his instructions had written to architect Skillings concerning them and had received from him an order instructing the contractor to have the drain tile laid and allowing him an extra therefor. In reference to the penetration of the walls by the rain, Mr. Skillings wrote that nothing could now be done to remedy the matter, but that in his opinion the dampness would not penetrate the walls after the morter and the Acme plaster had had time to fully harden. The action of the chairman and the clerk's report were approved. Mr. Skillings presented the 12th monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date Dec. 1 and is as follows: Roman brick $200.00; Concrete floor 150; File floor 100; Mill work 800; Slate blackboards 450; E. Wiring 150; $1850. Respectfully submitted. Skillings and Corner. The estimate was approved and Mr. Skillings also presented two reports recommending additions and deductions for certain changes ordered by the board, which reports are as follows: 1st report: On account of water tanks omitted deduct $100.00; on account of plaster and lath omitted deduct $11.60; on account of roofing in ventalation hoods add $17.00; on account of drain tile add $35.00; 2nd report: for putting in 60 feet extra drain pipe under concrete allow $20.00. An order to Mr. Davey authorizing him to omit the plastering from the ceiling of the basement- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 046 1896-12-07 corridor and for two feet down the walls and make an allowance to the board of $11.60 in addition to the material saved, was filed, with Mr. Davey's acceptance, and an accepted order was also filed authorizing an extra drain pipe in the boiler room where designated, to cost $13.00, and an extra stair baluster between (?) where designated on second floor to cost $8.00. The contractor declined to accept the deduction of $100 reccommended for omitting tauko, or the allowance advised by the architect for roofing ventilation hoods and for extra drain tile. Vouchers were ordered cerified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants issued in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 56. Favor of A. Lee $40.00 for twelve days service as superintendent during November. Voucher No. 57. Favor of A.R. Campbell, $8.50 for making estimate and (?) of excavation. Voucher No. 58 favor of John Breckenridge, $354.44, excavating and grading work during November. Voucher No. 59 favor of W.B. Davey, $1480, for eighty percent of 12th estimate on building contract. Adjourned. Record approved Jan. 30 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-12-17 Board met at the building at 3:30PM pursuant to agreement, to inspect the excavation work, with all members and the clerk present. The clerk submitted a condensed financial statement proposed for the purpose of informing the board as to the balance available for work of expenses independent of the contract. The bance being small and the excavation and grading having progressed far enough to insure the safety of the building from caving of earth; and also to afford access to the main entrance, it was decided to suspend the work at once and the chaiman was requested to give immediate notice to Mr. Breckenridge. Adjourned. Record approved Jan 30. 97. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 047 1896-12-22 Board met pursuant to call at 10AM, with all members and the clerk present. The chairman reported that according to the instruction s of the board given at the preceeding meeting, he had directed Mr. Breckenridge to stop all work upon excavation and grading and render a full account to the clerk. The clerk reported that he had received an account purporting to cover all unpaid claims for labor and material furnished upon the work of which Mr. Breckenridge had charge, and the said account was presented to the board. After a full examination and discussion of the various items the claim was allowed and Voucher No. 60 in favor of John Breckenridge, for $404.71 was ordered clarified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants as designated by him in full (?) thereof. Adjourned. Record approved Jan 30, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-12-31 Board met at 2:30PM at the request of the chairman, with the chairman, Mr. Higginson and the clerk present, Mr. Edens being out of the city. Voucher No. 61 was ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of a warrant for $103 in favor of O.H. Culver for salary as clerk and incidental expenses from Oct. 1 to Jan. 1. Adjourned. Record approved Jan. 30 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 February
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- 1896-02
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 February.
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- 1896-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 025 1896-02-11 Board met 10AM pursuant to call all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Jan 31 were read and approved. The chairman presente
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1896-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 025 1896-02-11 Board met 10AM pursuant to call all members and t
Show more1896-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 025 1896-02-11 Board met 10AM pursuant to call all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Jan 31 were read and approved. The chairman presented the written opinion of Assistant Attorney General Haight upon the question of the legality of the proposed substitution of stone for pressed brick and Hills sand brick in the construction of the building, which opinion was read by the clerk and ordered filed. It is to the effect that the law gives the board the fullest authority to proceed according to its own judgement, using any material or making any change that it may deem promoting of the best interest of the state. The clerk reported having recieved the written report of the Architect Skillings relating to the quality of the Denny pressed brick, said report agreeing with the verbal report referred to in the record of- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 026 1896-02-11 the meeting of Jan 31 was read by the clerk and ordered filed. The clerk was directed to write to Mr. B. Evans of Tacoma, superintendent of construction of the state capitol, and ask him to favor the board with his opinion as to the quality of the sandstone propsed to be used in the construction of the building, if built on stone, and also as to the quality of the sand and cement now in use; and the clerk was directed to request him to telegraph his reply and if favorable, Mr. Higginson was authorized to go to Tacoma and confer with Mr. Evans, taking with him samples of all material upon which an opinion is desired. Adjourned. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1986-2-18 Board met pursuant to call at 3:30PM all members, the clerk and architact Skillings present. The chairman stated the special object of the meeting to be to receive the report of Mr. Higginson as to his conference with Mr. Evans at Tacoma, upon the subject of material, Mr. Evans having wired the clerk that he would meet a member of the board there at any time. Mr. Higginson made an explicit verbal report to the effect that Mr. Evans had made a careful examination of the samples of stone, cement and sand shown him; that he had pronounced the stone of similar character and apparently equal in quality to the (?) stone used in the foundation of the state capitol, and that in his judgement it was well adapted to the use intended in the Normal School building, but he further expressed a personal preferance for the use of pressed brick in such a building in this climate, he found no fault with the cement but condemned the sand as containing too much vegetable matter and (?), flinty pebbles. The reason for his opinions were fully explained to Mr. Higginson and by him to the board. In (?) to the suggestion of the chairman. Mr - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 027 1986-2-11 Higginson said he would file a written report with the clerk which he did. Mr. Skillings was then called upon by the chairman to report as to his examination of the sand, cement, and foundation so far as built, which he did. As to the foundation he expressed the fullest approval and stated that would stake his preofessional reputation upon its absolute solidity and durability. He agreed Mr. Evans in the condemnation of the sand and stated that he had already directed the superintendent not to permit the use of anymore of that character, and had also given him instructions as to the mixing and use of the cement. An adjournment was then taken until 10 o'clock the following morning to give the architect time make an appropiate estimate of the relative cost of pressed brick and stone, if used in the construction of the building according to the approved design. 1986-02-19 Board met at 10 AM pursuant to adjournment with the all members, the clerk, Architect Skillings, and contractor present. Mr. Skillings reported his estimate of the relative cost of stone and brick according to the respective designs, and the contractor asked for a few days more time in which to determine which material he would use, he having been given the option of using either. The request was granted. The board being advised that work upon the foundation would not be delayed in consequence. The record of the meeting of Feb 11 was read and approved and the board then adjourned, no other business being presented. 1896-2-26 Board met at 10:30AM pursuant to call of the chairman, all members, the clerk and contractor present. The contractor formally withdrew his proposition to substitute stone for pressed brick and Hills' sand brick in the construction of the building on account of the matierally greater cost of stone as revealed by the figure furnished by the stone cutters. He also stated that he had closed a contract with the Denny Clay Company of Seattle, - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 028 1896-2-26 for pressed brick and that he was ready to proceed with the construction of the building as required by the contract and specifications. The following resolution was the then offered and adopted upon motion of Mr. Higginson: "Inasmuch as this board heretofore expressed the sense in favor of changing the contstruction of the outer wall of the Normal School Building from pressed and sand brick, with stone trimmings to stone if the same could legally and safely be done, and now after a full investigation it is found the board has full legal right to make such change, if desired by the contractor and consented to by the sureties on his bond, but on account of the large amount of tooled work required to be done upon the stone, under any design and plan acceptable to this board. The expenses that would be incured by reason of such change make it impracticable to make the change contemplated though much desired by the board; therefore resolved. Then the contemplated change be abandoned and that the contractor is hereby instructed to proceed without delay under the original contract, plans and details." Adjourned. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 January
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- 1896-01
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 January.
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- 1896-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 023 1896-01-30 Board met pursuant to call at 2PM with all members, the clerk, architect and contractor present. The architect submitted to the board the supplementary drawings referred to in the record of the meeting of
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1896-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 023 1896-01-30 Board met pursuant to call at 2PM with all members, the clerk, architect and contractor present. The arch
Show more1896-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 023 1896-01-30 Board met pursuant to call at 2PM with all members, the clerk, architect and contractor present. The architect submitted to the board the supplementary drawings referred to in the record of the meeting of Dec 31, 1895, and the same were carefully examined by the board and explained by the architect. After a full discussion of the proposed change of material from brick to stone as indicated by the drawings, the following resolution was adopted. Resolved that it is the sense of this board that the plan and project of substituting stone instead of pressed brick and Hills sand brick in the outer courseof the Normal School buildings in its construction, should be presented to the attorney-general of the state of Washington, or his assistant, for his opinion as to the legality of the proposed change - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 024 1896-01-30 and in case the opinion of said legal authority upholds the validity of such proposed change and the (?) on the bond of the contractors consent that such changes may be made, then that this board shall take the proper steps to adopt the plans and details submitted for such change. Adjourned until 10:30AM Jan 31st. Record approved Jan 31, 1896. O.H.Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-01-31 Board met at 10:30AM, pursuant to adjournment, all members and the clerk present the minutes of the meetings of Dec 31 and Jan 30 were read and approved. The architect presented his second certificate in favor of the contractor covering work done during the month of January, which certificate bears date Feb 1, 1896, and is as follows: This certifies that the contractor, William B Davey, is entitled to a payment of thirteen hundred and forty one dollars ($1341.00) in conformity with his contract with the local board of trustees of the State Normal School of New Whatcom, Wash for building the said State Normal School. "Amount of Contrat $34,448.80 minus previously certified = $33,896.10. Minus this certificate $1341.00 = $32,555.10. Skillings and Corner. This is an estimate for 497." The architect also reported verbally that he had in conformity with the clerk's request as dictated by Mr. Higginson, made a personal examination of the pressed brick which the Denny Clay Company of Seattle had previous to the award of the contract proposed to furnish at a stated price. He examined the various samples of the brick which were sumbitted to the board and stated that the lot in question, while of fairly good quality as represented, consisted of three distinct sizes and several shades of color. By request of the board he (?) mail a written report to the clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 025 1896-01-31 In the matter of the proposed change of interior material from pressed brick and Hills sand brick to sandstone, as noted in the record of the meeting of Jan 30, the chairman was authorized and directed to go to Olympia, taking with him the record of the proceedings of the board, together with such other papers as he may deem necessary, to submit to the attorney-general, or his assistant, the question as to whether such change can be made by agreement with the contractor and the consent of his sureties without in any way invalidating the contract. Upon motion of Mr. Edens vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher 25 - favor of William B Davey $1072.80, 80% of second estimate on building contract. Voucher number 26 - favor of A. Lee. $51.00 12 and 3/4ths days (?) during month Jan. Voucher number 27 - favor of Skillings Corner $47.36, architects 2 1/2% commission on 1st and 2nd estimates. Adjourned, record approved Feb 11, 1896. O.H.Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 July
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- 1896-07
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 July.
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- 1896-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896 Volume 01 - Page 034 1896-07-01 Board met pursuant to call of the chairman at 4PM at the office of L.H. Baldy, (?) members, the clerk, architect Skillings- WWU Board of Trustees meeting min
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1896-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896 Volume 01 - Page 034 1896-07-01 Board met pursuant to call of the chairman at 4PM at the
Show more1896-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896 Volume 01 - Page 034 1896-07-01 Board met pursuant to call of the chairman at 4PM at the office of L.H. Baldy, (?) members, the clerk, architect Skillings- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896 Volume 01 - Page 035 1896-07-01 and contractor present. The minutes of the meetings of June 1 and 2 were read and approved. The architect presented the seventh monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date July 1st, 1896, and is as follows: 173 m brick $1816.50; 27 m hollow brick 378.00; Stone 500.00; France 153.00; Iron work plates 75.00; Pressed brick 960.00 $3882.50. (Signed) Skillings and Corner, by W.P. Skillings. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 43. Favor of A.Lee, $84.00 for 21 days service as superintendent during month of may. Voucher No. 44. Favor of W.B. Davey, 3106.00 being 80% of 7th monthly estimate. Adjourned. Record approved August 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 June
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- 1896-06
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 June.
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- 1896-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896 Volume 01 - Page 033 1896-06-01 Board adjourned until June 2nd without transacting any business, on account of delay in the arrival of the architect, the Seattle train not reaching Whatcom
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1896-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896 Volume 01 - Page 033 1896-06-01 Board adjourned until June 2nd without transacting any bu
Show more1896-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896 Volume 01 - Page 033 1896-06-01 Board adjourned until June 2nd without transacting any business, on account of delay in the arrival of the architect, the Seattle train not reaching Whatcom until evening. 1896-06-02 Board met at 11AM, pursuant to adjournment and the call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings and the contractor present. The minutes of the meeting- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896 Volume 01 - Page 034 1896-06-02 of May 1st were read and approved. Mr. Skillings presented the sixth monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date June 14, 1896 and is as follows: Iron (?) and anchors $372.46; Sewer pipe 144.00; Lumber 704.00; Frames 127.50; Fire brick 50.00; Stone work 500.00; (?) brick 200,000 @ $10.50 2100.00; Pressed brick 1200.00 $5197.96 (Signed) Skillings and Corner W.P.S. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 40. Favor of A. Lee, $76.00 for 19 days service as superintendent during month of May. Voucher No. 41. Favor of Skillings and Corner, $129.94, being the architects 2/2 % commission on the contractor's sixth monthly estimate. Voucher No. 42. Favor of W.B. Davey, $4158.36, being 80 percent of the contractor's sixth monthly estimate. The clerk presented a statement of all expenditures to June 1st, showing also the total amount of the contract and extras, the amount withheld from approved estimates and the net available balance of the appropriation. He was asked to furnish copies ot each member of the board and stated that he would do so and that he would bring the statement down to cover all claims allowed at the June meeting. Adjourned. Record approved July 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 March
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- 1896-03
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 March.
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- 1896-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896 Volume 01 - Page 028 1986-03-03 Board met pursuant to call at 9:45AM all members, the clerk, Architect Skillings, and contractor present. The chairman suggested that the board should dete
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1896-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896 Volume 01 - Page 028 1986-03-03 Board met pursuant to call at 9:45AM all members, the c
Show more1896-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896 Volume 01 - Page 028 1986-03-03 Board met pursuant to call at 9:45AM all members, the clerk, Architect Skillings, and contractor present. The chairman suggested that the board should determine the kind of stone to be used for all stone trimmings in the building as shown by the exterior designs, and asked for the opinion of the architect as to the propsed use of stone from the quarry from which the foundation stone was taken, if being of the same general character as provided for in the specification upon which the contractors original bid was estimated. In reply, referring to the supplementary "Note" producing the adopted specifications and designating Chucakanut Stone, or its equal for all trimmings. The architect without stating that he considered the proposed stone equal to Chuckanut stone for all purposes expressed the opinions that on account of its lighter color its affect if used according to his design and with - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896 Volume 01 - Page 029 1986-03-03 the brick provided for, would be more attractive than the Chuckanut stone, and he considered it sufficiently durable and in every way suitable for the purpose intended. It was therefor ordered, upon motion of Mr. Edens, that all stone trimmings in the building be made of stone from the quarry from which the foundation stone was taken, and then all the stone so used be of the lightest shade obtainable and fully equal in quality to the sample deposited with the clerk by the contractor and chairman of the board. The architect, Mr. Skillings, presented the following "Estimate for contractor, which estimate bears date March 1st, 1896 and is all for work done during the month of February: 341 perch stone @ $2.70 = $920.70. 110 yards earth .25 cents = $27.50. Total $948.20. Stonework which is an extra outside the contract, included 178 perch @ $2.70 = $489.60. Skillings Corner by N.P. Skillings, Architect. The full amount of the extra ($480.60) was allowed and the remaining $467.60 of the estimate-proper, less twenty percent. Vouchers were then ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher Number 30 - favor of A. Lee $44.00 for eleven (11) days service as dempt. Voucher Number 31 - favor of B. Davey $854.69 estimate and extra as above noted. Adjourned. Record of meetings of Feb 18 to March 3, inclusive, read and approved April 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 May
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- 1896-05
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- 1896-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896 Volume 01 - Page 032 1896-05-01 Board met pursuant to call of chairman at 2:30pm, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of April 1st and 15t
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1896-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896 Volume 01 - Page 032 1896-05-01 Board met pursuant to call of chairman at 2:30pm, with all
Show more1896-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896 Volume 01 - Page 032 1896-05-01 Board met pursuant to call of chairman at 2:30pm, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of April 1st and 15th were read and approved. The clerk read a letter from C.W. Beau, state superintendent of public instruction, relative to the appointment of two members of the local board reformal school trustees here to serve as members of the state general board. It appearing to be doubtful if the expenses incident to the attendance of members of this board upon the meeting of the general board could legally be paid from the appropriation now available, the clerk was directed to write to the state auditor and inquire whether he would audit vouchers covering such expenses. In the matter of the dedication of $172.00 from the estimate allowed the contractor April 1st on account of excavation, as shown by the record of Dec. 31, is appearing from the revised figures of the engineer and architect that the credit due the board on that account is only $154.00, and is appearing further that any such deduction cannot properly be made by the board, without the consent of the contractor, from the eighty percent to which he is entitled upon each and every estimate, it was agreed by and between the board and the contractor that the $172.00 deducted April 1st, as above noted, should be updated and that the board should receive a WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896 Volume 01 - Page 033 1896-05-01 credit of $154.00 to be deducted in the final settlement of the contract. Mr Skillings presented the fifth-monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date May 1, 1896 and is as follows: Pressed brick work $210.00; (?) brick, 134,000 @ $10.50 1407.00; Stone work 400.00; Asphalt 30.00; Iron work 75.00; Lumber and frames 100.00; $2222.00 (Signed) Skillings and Corner W.P.S. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed by the board as follows: Voucher No. 36 - favor of A. Lee, $63.00, for 15 3/4 days service as building superintendent during April. Voucher No. 37 - favor of Skillings and Corner, $55.55, architects 2/2 to commission on contractor's 5th estimate. Voucher No. 38 - favor of W.B. Davey, $172.00, being the sum erroneously deducted from fourth estimate on account of excavation, as above noted. Voucher No. 39 - favor of W.B. Davey, $1777.60, being 80% of 5th monthly estimate, as above noted. Adjourned. Record approved June 2, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 November
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- 1896-11
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- 1896-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 041 1896-11-06 Board met at 10AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of Oct.
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1896-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 041 1896-11-06 Board met at 10AM pursuant to call of the chairma
Show more1896-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 041 1896-11-06 Board met at 10AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of Oct. 1 and Oct. 9 were read and approved. Mr. Skillings presented and read his reply to the communication of Supt. Lee, referred to us the record of the meeting of Oct. 1, relative to alleged deviations from the specifications. He also presented and read his reply to the resolution of Mr. Higginson, which is a part of the record of the meeting of Oct. 1. Both communications were ordered filed and the resolution referred to was withdrawn by Mr. Higginson with the consent of the board. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 042 1896-11-06 A proposition was submitted by J.W. Montague and W.S. Quinby to wire the school building for a program clock, each room to be wired separately for $10.00, to cover expenses for labor and wire. The offer was accepted. Mr. Skillings presented the 11th monthly estimate in favor of the contractor which estimate bears date Nov. 6 and is as follows: Metal work $450.00; Plastering 801.00; Mill work and glass 704.00; Carpenter work, lumber, shingles 14 780.00; Granite work and brick work, pressed and common 750.00; Stone work 153.90; Tin and copper work 100.00; Plumbing 600.00; Painting 75.00; Sewer work 75.00; $4488.90. Extra stone work on foundations, 63 p. @ $2.70 170.10; $4659.00. (Signed) Skillings and Corner W.P.S. The estimate was approved and vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 53. Favor of A. Lee. $59.00 for 14 3/4 days service as building superintendent during month of October. Voucher No. 54. Favor of W.B. Davey, $3169.12, being 80% of 11th monthly estimate in building contract, less $592.10 temporarily retained, and $170.10 for 63 (?) of extra stone work. The question of necessary excavation and filling about the building was discussed and the board decided to engage Engineer A.R. Campbell to make an estimate of the amount of earth and rock in the excavation to be made and the cost of doing the work. It was then noon and a recess was taken for lunch. In the afternoon the board met at the building with Engineer Campbell present, and after a careful examination directed him to make an estimate of the amount of earth and rock in the rear of the building, above the grade line, from a sistance of thirty feet back from the wings and forty feet from the north wing to the back line of the 30-ft (?)- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 043 1896-11-06 the corner to be circular instead of right-angled and the (?) to have a proper slope. He was directed to make a drawing of the proposed work and report to the clerk as soon as possible. The board then returned to the meeting place and after some discussion as to the best manner of doing the work requested the chairman to confer with Mr. John Breckenridge, of Fairhaven, and obtain his opinion as to the comparative cost of doing it by (?) or day labor. Adjourned. Approved Dec. 7. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-11-10 Board met at 2PM pursuant to call of the chairman with all members and the clerk present. The clerk presented the report submitted by Engineer Campbell estimating the amount of excavation within the limits designated in the record of Nov. 6 at 323 cubic yards, 2 30 yards being earth and 800 yards rock, he estimated the cost of the earth work at 13 cents per yard and of the rock work at 60 cents, making a total approximate estimate of $795.90. The report was ordered filed. The chairman then stated that he had conferred with Mr. Breckenridge as requested and that Mr. Breckenridge had stated that he would visit the premises and report his opinion personally to the board, if desired. The clerk was directed to request his presence and did so. Upon coming before the board he examined the engineer's drawing and estimate and stated that from his examination of the proposed work he was of the opinion that the cost by efficient day labor would (?) little, if any, exceed the cost by contract, while it would leave the board free to stop the work at any time. After some further discussion of the matter, Mr. Breckenridge, at the request of the board, submitted in writing a proposition to superintend the work, hire the labor and furnish all the necessary tools and render a detailed account to the board once a week for $5.50 per day, on the basis of ten hours work, the said sum to be payable in warrants and all the labor employed and (?) on this material furnished to be paid for in the same manner, the laborers employed to be hired at the lowest price- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 044 1896-11-06 consistent with good service. The proposition was accepted and communication ordered filed, and the clerk was directed to notify Supt. Lee and contractor Davey and request the contractors to so arrange the remainder of the work as to interfere as little as possible with the work of Mr. Breckenridge. Voucher No. 55. Was ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of a warrant or warrants for $592.10 in favor of W.B. Davey, that being the amount temporarily withheld from the 80% of the 11th monthly estimate on building contract allowed Nov. 6. Adjourned. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 October
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- 1896-10
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 October.
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- 1896-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-10-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 1
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1896-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-10-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman,
Show more1896-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-10-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 1 were read and approved. Mr. J. M. Hibb, county superintendent of schools, came before the board by request of the chairman, to explain to the board and Mr. Skillings the plan recommended by him for the arrangement of the chemical laboratory. His sketch was submitted and discussed and an agreement reached- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 038 1896-10-01 as to the location of hoods and sand-bath, and the number and position of the working tables, and Mr. Skillings was requested to prepare a detail accordingly for the necessary plumbing. Two communications from Mr. Lee, dated Aug. 17 and Sept. 28 respectively, and submitted by request of the chairman, were read by the clerk and ordered filed. The first calls attention in detail to deviations from the specifications authorized by the supervising architect, and of this Mr. Skillings requested a copy and the clerk was directed to furnish it. The second relates to certain minor matters of construction which in the opinion of the superintendent are not sufficiently covered by the specifications. The matters involved were fully discussed and the clerk was directed to request the contractor to submit to the board at his earliest convenience his answers to the following question relating to certain minor alterations proposed vis: If the water tanks which the specifications provide shall be erected under the roof, and the pipes connected therewith, are omitted from the contract what deduction in price will you make? What deduction will you make from the contract price if the plastering is omitted from the ceiling of the basement corridor and for a distance of two feet down the walls all around? What addition, if any, will you make to run the outside drain pipes along the contour of the ground, instead of constructing said drains as specified? How much extra will you charge to line the copper over the ventilating stacks with ship-lap and fasten the same securely to the iron frames? The following resolution was offered by Mr. Higginson and laid out for consideration at the next regular meeting and the clerk was directed to furnish a copy to the supervising architect, Mr. W.P. Skillings, according to his request: Whereas at the commencement of work upon the construction of the Normal School building this board engaged Mr. A. Lee to superintend- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 039 1896-10-01 such construction on the part of the board, in order to insure good work and compliance with the specifications, and Whereas in the discharge of his duty as such superintendent, some differences have arisen between him and the contractor respecting certain substitutions of material and alterations of construction, which differences have invariably been settled in favor of the contractor by direct orders from the supervising architect, without authority from this board, to the material benefit of the contractor and, in the opinion of the superintendent, to the detriment of the interests of the state, therefore, Resolved, that the supervising architect be and he hereby is instructed not to authorize hereafter, by written or verbal orders to the contractor, any deviation from the provisions of the specifications without first submitting such proposed change to this board and obtaining its approval; and Resolved, that as the supervising architect acknowledged that he had allowed the contractor overestimates for several months, practically paying him in full for all work performed, and that as all changes authorized have been for the benefit of the contractor and to the detriment of the interests of the state, we hereby censure the supervising architect for such action and insist upon the specifications being strictly complied with so far as practicable. Mr. Skillings submitted the 10th monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date Oct. 1 and is as follows: Pressed brick $100.00; Common brick 1000.00; concrete floor 150.00; cast and wraught iron 25.00; Lumber and labor on roof 777.50; Mill work 250.00; Gal. iron and copper work 200.00; Plumbing 250.00; Painting 100.00; $2852.50. (Signed) Skillings and Corner W.P. Skillings WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 040 1896-10-01 Upon motion of Mr. Edens the estimate was approved. Mr. Higginson not voting. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditior for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 50. Favor of A. Lee. $82.00, for 20 1/2 days service as building superintendent during September. Voucher No. 51, favor of W.B. Davey, $2282.00 being 80 percent of 10th monthly estimate on building contract. Voucher No. 52. Favor of O.H. Culver, $101.50, salary as clerk to October 1, and incidentals, (Postage) $1.50. Adjourned. Record approved Nov. 6, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-10-09 Board met at 3:30PM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members and the clerck present. The chairman stated that he had called the meeting in order to submit to the board the contractor's reply to the clerk's communication recorded in substance in the record of October 1, and to present a proposition for some additional wiring and a larger annunciator in the building, suitable for use when all the rooms are finished. The contractor's letter to the chairman under date of October 8, in reply to the questions submitted by the clerk, was read and on motion of Mr. Higginson it was ordered that the changes referred to in the clerk's communication to the contractor, as per the record of October 1 be make, but that the figures of Mr. Davey for said work, according to his communication to the chairman of the board under date of October 8, be rejected, except as to the deduction offered in his first proposition relating to the plastering of the basement corridor, and that the compensation for said changes be fixed by the supervising architect, and in the event of a failiure to agree upon his figure then the same shall be fixed by arbitration as provided by the contract; and as to the corridor it was ordered that the material unused by reason of omitting the plastering from the ceiling and for a distance of two feed down the walls be puchased by the board at its actual- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 041 1896-10-09 cost to the contractor and due credit given therefor, and that the deduction for labor be determined as already provided in this motion, copies of which were ordered furnished to the contractor, superintendent and supervising architect. On motion of Mr. Higginson the proposition of J.W. Montague and W.D. Quinby, as stated by the chairman, to adopt and construct the electrical appliances and wiring of the building for a 32-call annunciator, with return-call board and fire alarm attachments with a view of exctending the wires in the future to other parts of the building not now to be finished, instead of a 16-call annunciator, with retunr-call board and fire alarm attachment, as required for the portions of the building to be finished under the contract of W.B. Davey, for the sum of eighty dollars, to be paid by warrant on the State Normal School Fund on the completion of said work to the satisfaction of the cupervising architect and its approval by the board of trustees, was accepted, and the chairman and clerk were authorized and directed to execute a contract in due form, in triplicate, (?) said proposed changes, and file a copy thereof with the clerk. Adjourned. Record approved Nov. 6. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1896 September
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- 1896-09
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- 1896-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-09-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Aug. 1 were read and appr
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1896-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-09-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chair
Show more1896-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-09-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Aug. 1 were read and approved and the clerk was excused for the remainder of the session. Mr. Skillings arrived from the building about noon and presented, under date of Sept. 1, the ninth monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, amounting to $2877.74, and the same was approved. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditior for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 48. Favor of A. Lee, $90 for 22 1/2 days service as building superintendent during month of August. Voucher No. 49. Favor of W.B. Davey, $2332.20, being eighty percent of 9th monthly estimate on building contract, and $30.00 extra for basement drain. (See record of Apr. 1). No further business was transacted and the board adjourned. Record approed Oct. 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1897 April
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- 1897-04
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1897 April.
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- 1897-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 057 1897-04-10 Board met pursuant to call at 10AM, with all members and the clerk present. The clerk reported the allowance by the state auditor of vouchers No. 71 and No
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1897-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 057 1897-04-10 Board met pursuant to call at 10AM, with all members an
Show more1897-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 057 1897-04-10 Board met pursuant to call at 10AM, with all members and the clerk present. The clerk reported the allowance by the state auditor of vouchers No. 71 and No. 73 previously returned and the disallowance of No. 72. The chairman and clerk submitted a detailed certification and report to the state auditor in the matter of the pending settlement with contractor W.B. Davey and his creditors for the construction of the Normal School building setting forth all the essential facts involved and the same was approved by the adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, since the conditional acceptance of the Normal School building on the 20th day of January, 1897, the contractor W.B. Davey, though officially requested by this board, has wholly failed to show to the satisfaction of this board that "all just debts due all laborers and mechanics and material-men and persons who shall supply or shall have supplied said contractor with material or goods of any kind upon said work or in connection with the construction of said building, have been paid" and whereas upon an investigation of the record of this board and the files of this office, it is found that said contractor has been paid upon his contract for the construction of said building, including extras, the sum of $28,088.54, and that there remains unpaid to said contractor, on said contract the sum of $6,654.86 and that there are now filed with the clerk of this board orders made by said contractor in favor of divers and sundry parties upon this board, to be paid out of supposed funds in the hands of this board, and likewise claims filed not accompanied by orders from- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 058 1897-04-10 the contractor, amounting altogether to the sum of $14,599.91, and whereas the state auditor having heretofore declined to recognize any orders or assignment of claim, in the issuance of warrants, but has issued all warrants directly to said contractor, and whereas the various creditors who have filed claims or obtained orders from said contractor upon this board have failed to agree upon any basis of settlement, or arrange so that this board can determine upon the legal preference, if any, under which said claims can be recommended for payment or pro rata payment accepted; therefore Resolved, that the facts involved under the situation be certified to the state auditor, giving therein a copy of the contract, the conditional acceptance of the building, the amount of payments made to the contractor, the amount under the contract unpaid, the amount of claims filed for payment and amount of orders given upon the board by the contractor and all other facts deemed to be essential to a full understanding of the whole situation on the part of the state auditor, that he may be able to act intelligently in auditing all claims or refusing to audit the same; and resolved further that the certification and report prepared by the chairman and clerk of this board and this day submitted and read is hereby approved and the chairman and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to certify the same to the state auditor with their signature. Adjourned. Record approved April 15, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-04-15 Board met at 3PM pursuant to call, with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meetings of March 31 and April 10 were read and approved. Major Wilkin formally reported his intention- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 059 1897-04-15 to leave the state within a few days for an indefinite period and verbally tendered his resignation as chairman of the board. The resignation was accepted and the following resolution adopted: Resolved that in accepting the resignation of major Eli Wilkin as chairman of this board, the undersigned, his co-trustees, express their most sincere regret that his intended absence from the state for an indefinite period make this step seem necessary, and we hereby extend to him our most cordial thanks for his uniform courtesy and fairness in all his relations with us, and for the zeal, fidelity and ability with which he has discharged every duty imposed upon him as a member and chairman of this board in the service of the state. The clerk is hereby directed to record this resolution in the records of this board and present a copy thereof to Mayor Wilkin as a slight expression of the high regard in which he is held by his official associates and of their regret at the severance of the pleasant personal and official relations which have existed between him and them for nearly two years. R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens. Following the acceptance of the resignation and the adoption of the resolution Mr. R.C. Higginson was elected chairman and expressed his thanks for and appreciation of the honor. The importance of having more excavation and grading done for the protection of the Normal School building, the chairman and clerk were authorized and directed to have as much of such work done as the funds available will permit and to engage Mr. John Breckenridge to superintend the work upon the same terms as those specified in his former contract for like work,- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 060 1897-04-15 requiring him, as before, to render a detailed statement of labor and all expenses incurred and the chairman and clerk were directed to see that the cost of the work be not permitted to exceed the net balance of the appropriation, and that it be completed before May 1st. Adjourned. Record approved. O.H. Culver, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. 1897-04-15 [year incorrectly given as 1898 in original minutes] Additional record of this date. The agreement entered into between the board by Major Wilkin, as chairman, and O.H. Culver as clerk, and Jasper N. Warren for the care of the building, as authorized March 31, as per record, was read and approved and a copy thereof was ordered furnished to Mr. Warren and the original, with Mr. Warren (?) proposition to Major Wilkin, was ordered filed by the clerk with other papers relating to the business of the board. Approved. O.H. Culver, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. 1898-04-27 Board met pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Edens, and the clerk present. The chairman reported having ordered the discontinuance of grading to under the direction of Mr. Breckenridge, as authorized April 15, and the clerk presented Mr. Breckenridge's statement of labor and other expenses incurred, amounting altogether to $441.92, exclusive of $24.00 for powder, caps and fuses purchased of J.L. Easton. The chairman also reported having purchased various articles necessary for the use of the janitor, amounting to $16.05. His action and both reports were approved. The clerk, by the voluntary action of their board, was allowed $50.00 extra compensation for his services to May 1, 1897, and his salary was- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 061 1898-04-27 [continued from page 60] discontinued from that date, on account of the governor's action in vetoing the appropriation for the equipment of the buildings and maintenance of the school. The clerk expressed his grateful appreciation of the liberality of the Board and of their courtesy and consideration in all their personal and official relations with him. Vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 77 - favor of John Breckenridge, excavating and grading around Normal School building, $441.92 Voucher No. 78 - favor of O.H. Culver, salary and extra compensation as clerk, and incidental expenses, to May 1, 1897, in full, $90.00. Voucher No. 79 - favor of R.S. Morse, tools, etc. for use of watchman at School Building, $16.05. Voucher No. 80 - favor of J.L. Easton, powder caps and fuse used in excavation, $24.00. Voucher No. 81 - favor of Skillings and Corner, balance due, as per contract, for plans, specifications and supervision of the Normal School building, $33.10. Adjourned. Record approved O.H. Culver, Clerk. R.C. Higginson, Chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1897 February
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- 1897-02
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1897 February.
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- 1897-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1897 Volume 01 - Page 053 1897-02-04 Board met pursuant to call with the chariman, Mr. Higginson and the clerk present. The only business transacted was the allowance of the claims of Mr. Montague and W.S. Quinby "for additional electri
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1897-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1897 Volume 01 - Page 053 1897-02-04 Board met pursuant to call with the chariman, Mr. Higginson and the clerk present. The only business tra
Show more1897-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1897 Volume 01 - Page 053 1897-02-04 Board met pursuant to call with the chariman, Mr. Higginson and the clerk present. The only business transacted was the allowance of the claims of Mr. Montague and W.S. Quinby "for additional electric wiring ordered by trustees, and for substituting a 32-call annunciator for a 16-call designator in the contract." Voucher No. 67, favor of J.W. Montague and W.S. Quinby, for $90, covering above claims was ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of a warrant. Adjourned. Redcord approved March 18, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-02-10 Board met at 3:45PM, pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members and the clerk present. On motion of Mr. Edens, the clerk was directed to notify contractor W.B. Davey in writing that the board is now ready to pay net the balance due on the contract price of the Normal School building, under the provisions of said contract, upon Mr. Davey making a satisfactory showing to the board that "all just debts due all laborers and mechanics and material-men, and persons who shall supply or shall have supplied said contractor with material or goods of any kind upon said work, or in conncection with the construction of said building have been paid." The clerk was expecially directed to retain a copy of the letter and mail copies to Mr. Davey at Fairhaven and Olympia. (See Letter book, page 82). Voucher No. 68, favor of R.J. Morse, $17.00, for furnishing and setting one pane glass and- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1897 Volume 01 - Page 054 1897-02-10 for certain articles ordered by Mr. Higginson for use of watchman in caring for building, was approved and ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuances of a warrant. Adjourned. Record approved March 18, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- 1897-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 047 1897-01-19 Board met at 2:30PM pursuant to call with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings and contractor Davey present. Mr. Skillings presented an approximate estimate of work done under the contract of W.B. D
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1897-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 047 1897-01-19 Board met at 2:30PM pursuant to call with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings and contractor Dave
Show more1897-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 047 1897-01-19 Board met at 2:30PM pursuant to call with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings and contractor Davey present. Mr. Skillings presented an approximate estimate of work done under the contract of W.B. Davey and the last preceeding estimate, and also a report to the board recommending the acceptance of the building subject to certain deductions for work omitted or imperfectly done, as stated in the report. The chairman called upon the contractor to present his bill for such extras- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 048 1897-01-19 as had been ordered by the board, but he declined to do so, stating that he intended to make his claim for such work in connection with a general claim for extras which he would present after the acceptance of the building. The remainder of the session was taken up in discussion of the architect's report and the position taken by the contractor in the matter of his claim for extras. Adjourned. Record approved Jan. 30, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-01-20 Board met at 9:30AM with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings, contractor Davey and E.D. McCord, his attorney, present. The estimate and report presented by architect Skillings at the preceeding meetings were withdrawn for correction, with the consult of the board, and others substituted. The estimate calls for the payment of $2029.00 for "mill work, concrete floor, E. wiring, painting, kalsomining," the amounts allowed upon the several classes of work not being segregated. It further says that the amount yet due is $292.00, and is signed Skillings and Corner. The report is as follows: "New Whatcom, Wash., Jan. 19th, 1897. To the Hon. Board of Trustees State Normal School, New Whatcom, Wash. Gentlemen: The contract entered into by W.B. Davey for building the State Normal School at New Whatcom, Wash. has been completed substantially according to the plans and specifications and I recommend its acceptance by your Board subject to the following conditions: there should be a deduction made for brick in boiler room $38.00; There should be a deduction made for sewer pipe 21.00; There should be a deduction made for wood partition 3.00; There should be a deduction made for blackboards 15.00; There should be a deduction for repairs in painting 100.00; There should be a deduction made for kalsomining 25.00; There should be a deduction made for cleaning (?) not done 40.00; $242.00. This should be retained until electric work is- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 049 1897-01-20 completed, the sum of $50.00. Recommended that the board accept the imperfect sinks. They have the right, however, under the contract to insist upon their being replaced by perfect ones, and withholding payment for plumbing until this is done. There is yet lacking of the hardware the escutcheons of the dead locks for the doors. Also it will be necessary to replace six push plates by pulls. The contractor has agreed to make this matter right and should be required to do so before this bill is settled. Respectfully submitted, W.P. Skillings for Skillings and Corner, Archts." Following the reading of the report the following resolution was adopted upon motion of Mr. Higginson, seconded by Mr. Edens, "Resolved that the report of Skillings and Corner, by W.P. Skillings, to this board, dated Jan. 19, 1897, whereby it is recommended that this board accept the Normal School building as "completed substantially according to the plans and specifications" under which it was constructed by W.B. Davey, subject to certain conditions in said report stated, is, after due consideration, approved to the extent here following, viz: This board hereby accepts said building subject to the conditions provided and set forth in the report of Skillings and Corner, architects, and subject also to the further condition that in such acceptance this board shall not and does not waive any right or claim in its behalf, or in behalf of the State of Washington, under the provisions of paragraph VI, page 3 of the contract for the construction of said building entered into by said W.B. Davey with this board, and in such acceptance it also reserves the right to use any proper and equitable matter in its favor growing out of the construction of said building, either in the material or the work thereon varying from or not conforming to the drawings and specifications for said building, as a defense or offset, so far as would be just, against any claims for alterations or extras that the contractor may file or urge against this board in any settlement with it, but this is not to apply to any alteration or extra ordered by the architects in writing- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 050 1897-01-20 and heretofore noted of record in the minutes of this board." E.S. McCord, representing contractor Davey, thereupon presented a claim for extras, consisting of 41 items and amounting to $4395.70. It was ordered filed with the clerk and at the request of the chairman the contractor agreed to furnish two additional copies. The original was there loaned to architect Skillings, who was requested to make a detailed report at his earliest convenience, and a copy was furnished later to superintendent Lee, from whom a like report was requested. It was then past 12 o'clock and a recess was taken for lunch. Board reconvened at 2PM with all members and the clerk present. Mr. Higginson offered the following resolution, which was adopted: "Resolved that this board employ and that it hereby does employ O.M. Jenkins, until further orders of this board, as temporary watchman at the Normal School building to guard and protect the same and do such work within and about the building and upon the premises as may from time to time be required by this board, and he shall at all times conform to such instructions and directions governing such service as may be given by this board, and his compensation for such service is hereby fixed at the rate of $35.00 per calendar month, payable monthly in warrants upon the Normal School Fund, it being understood and agreed that his service shall include every day in each and every month during the period of his employment." On motion of Mr. Edens, Mr. Higginson was authorized and requested to provide for the use of the watchman such tools or other articles as may be required by him in the discharge of his duties, and also to have the broken glass in one of the windows of the north wing replaced, and more convenient and practical means of access to the fourth story provided, and report thereon to the board. On motion of Mr. Higginson the chairman was authorized and requested to go to Olympia and- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 051 1897-01-20 and consult the attorney general, or his assistant with reference to the proper interpretation of the contract of W.B. Davey with this board for the construction of the Normal School building as to the question of priority, if any, in the payment of orders made upon this board by the contractor in favor of different individuals, and such other questions as are liable to arise in making a settlement on the part of this board with the contractor under said contract and make due report to the board. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 62 favor of the $44.00 for 11 days service as building superintendent during December. Voucher No. 63 favor of Skillings and Corner $500.00 approximate balance due for architects plans, specifications and supervision. Voucher assigned to J.M. Corner. Voucher No. 64 favor of W.B. Davey $1573.20 being 80 percent of 13th monthly estimate on building contract less $50 temporarily withheld until completion of electric wiring. Voucher assigned to Whatcom Falls Mill Co. Adjourned. Record approved Jan. 30, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-01-30 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meetings of Dec. 7, Dec. 17, Dec. 22, Dec. 31 and Jan. 19 and Jan. 20 were read and approved. The chairman made a verbal report of his visit to Olympia and conference with Governor Rogers and Attorney General Jones and his assistant and stated that he would file a written report with the clerk. A voucher for $16.00 covering his expenses was approved and ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of a warrant. A report from Supt. Lee referring to the electrical fixtures in the building was read and ordered filed. Reports from supervising architect W.P. Skillings and Supt. Lee upon the matter of the claim- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 052 1897-01-30 of W.B. Davey for alleged "extras," as noted in the record of Jan. 20, were presented and ordered filed, they having been read by the members of the board individually prior to the meeting. After a full discussion of the matter the entire claim was rejected except as to items 12 to 15 both inclusive, and 25 to 27, both inclusive, covering additions or alterations ordered by the board and coming properly within the provisions of the contract. As to these it was ordered that the compensation recommended by Supt. Lee as ample for the work done and material furnished be allowed, the said sum amounting in the aggregate to $79.50, exclusive of the amounts named in items 25 to 27, previously adjusted and accepted by the contractor. The clerk submitted the following statement of extras and deductions according to the record and the reports and orders of the supervising architect. Statement: Deductions accepted by the contractor: Credit on excavation account $154.00; Change of material, rear wall, basement 78.00; Omitting portion plastering basement corridor 11.60 [Total:] $243.60; Deductions advised by architect Skillings: For omitting tanks and connections $100.00; Items as per final report Jan. 20, 1897 242.00 [Total:] 342.00; [Total deductions:] $585.60 Extras ordered but not accepted by contractor: Roofing ventilator hoods, architect est. $17.00; Extruding down piped 35.00; Extra drain under concrete 20.00; Extras ordered and accepted by contractor: Extra drain in boiler room 13.00; Extra stair baluster, 2nd floor corridor 8.00; Total unpaid extras passed upon by architect 93.00; Balance in favor of state, upon architect's figures $492.60. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed, as follows: Voucher No. 65 favor of W.B. Davey, $50.00, balance temporarily withheld from 13th estimate on building contract, as per record of Jan. 20. Voucher No. 66, favor of Eli Wilkins $16.00, ex- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 053 1897-01-30 penses of trip to Olympia $14.00; type writing copy of contract and bond at Olympia for attorney General $2.00. Adjourned. Record approved March 18, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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- 1897-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 054 1897-03-05 Board met at 3PM pursuant to call with all members and the clerk present. The clerk stated that he had received a letter from Senator Dorr referring in par
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1897-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 054 1897-03-05 Board met at 3PM pursuant to call with all members and
Show more1897-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 054 1897-03-05 Board met at 3PM pursuant to call with all members and the clerk present. The clerk stated that he had received a letter from Senator Dorr referring in part to the plaim of contractor Davey for "Extras" this pending before the legislature and asking for information concerning it. The clerk had accordingly prepared a full statement of facts relative to the matter, which he submitted to the board. The statement ows approved and the clerk was directed to send a copy immediately to Senator Dorr, and retain a copy in his office. (See letter book, page 88). The action of the chairman and clerk in certifying two vouchers to the state auditor as follows, was ratified: Voucher No. 69 favor of J.L. McBride, $5.00 for making temporary stairway from 2nd to 3rd flavors of building. Voucher No. 70, favor of O.M. Jenkins, $35.00, services as watchman to Feb. 20 as agreed. Adjourned. Record approved March 18, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-03-18 Board met at 3:30PM pursuant to call with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meetings of Jan. 30, Feb. 4, Feb. 10 and March 5 were read and approved. Governor Rogers having (?) the legislative appropriation for the equipment and maintenance of the school, rendering its organization at the present time impossible and leaving no funds available for the care of the building, the clerk was directed to write to the governor and inquire if any (?) provision had been made or could be- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 055 1897-03-18 made by his authority for the proper protection of the property. The clerk was also directed to call the (?) in writing of all attorneys known by him to represent creditors of the contractor, to the importance of reaching an early determenation as to the desposition of the funds remaining in the hands of the trustees to the contractor's credit, the clerk having been notified that any funds remaining to the credit of the appropriation offer April 30 will revert to the state. Vouchers were ordered to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 71. Favor of Whatcom Transfer Co. $3.00, for carriage hire on account of senate committee. Voucher No. 72. Favor of Harry Pathson, $15.60; expenses of trip to Olympia by request of the board. Voucher No. 73 favor of O.H. Culver, $23.20; expenses of trip to Olympia by order of the board $16.60; office supplies, postage, telegraph and telephone services $6.60. Voucher No. 74, favor of O.M. Jenkins, $35.00; services as watchman to March 20, as agreed. The expenses covered by vouchers Nos. 72 and 73 were incurred by the clerk and Mr. Pattison in carrying out the instructions given to them by the trustees at an unofficial meeting held Sunday March 7, at which time it was decided to send the clerk to Olympia with the records and documents learning upon the claims of Contractor Davey for "extras," then pending before the legislature, and Mr. Pattison to render such assistance as he might be able to in the matter of securing a reasonable appropriation for the equipment and maintenance of the school. This informal action of the members of the board was ratified at this meeting. Adjourned. Record approved March 31, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-03-31 Board met at 4PM pursuant to call, with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of March 18 were read and approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 056 1897-03-31 The clerk reported that he had complied with the instructions of the board in the matter of writing to the governor relative to the care of building, and had received a reply from the governor's secretary approving the suggestion and have the building occupied to avoid the necessity of boarding up the doors and windows, but ignoring entirely the question as to whether any executive provision had been or could be made for payment for such occupancy and care. The clerk also reported having written, as directed, to attorneys representing creditors of the contractor in regard to the disbursement of the balance due upon the contract. The clerk further reported that the state auditor had returned vouchers Nos. 71, 72, and 73, stating his reasons for so doing. As it was apparent that he did not fully understand the nature of the claims, the chairman was requested to write to him and explain them more fully. Owing to the action of the governor in vetoing the legistlative appropriation for the equipment and maintenance of the school, leaving no funds available for payment for the care of the building after the appropriation for construction is eshausted, the services of O.M. Jenkins as watchman were dispensed with and he was allowed $13.00 for his services March 20. A proposition was submitted from Jasper N. Warren to take care of the building and reside there for a period of two years, or until the next legislative session, and rely wholly upon the legislature for his pay for such service. The offer was accepted and the chairman and clerk were authorized to execute a proper agreement with Mr. Warren and furnish him a copy. On account of the considerate amount of extra work made necessary for the clerk by reason of the complications in the settlement of the contract due to the contractors failure to meet his obligations, the clerk was allowed $25.00 extra compensation for the three months ending March 31. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows:- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 057 1897-03-31 Voucher No. 75, favor of O.H. Culver $125.00, for services as clerk from Jan. 1 to March 31, inclusive. Voucher No. 76, favor of O.M. Jenkins $13.00, for services as watchman from March 20 to March 31, inclusive. Adjourned. Record approved April 15, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkins, chairman. ##
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- 1897-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1897 Volume 01 - Page 061 1897-05-26 [year incorrectly stated as 1898 in original minutes] Board met pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Edens and the clerk present, the meeting having been called for the purpose of ratifying the prior inform
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1897-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1897 Volume 01 - Page 061 1897-05-26 [year incorrectly stated as 1898 in original minutes] Board met pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Edens
Show more1897-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1897 Volume 01 - Page 061 1897-05-26 [year incorrectly stated as 1898 in original minutes] Board met pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Edens and the clerk present, the meeting having been called for the purpose of ratifying the prior informal action of the trustees in requesting the chairman to go to Olympia to confer with the state auditor and hasten the issuance of warrants for claims allowed and certified April 27, and concerning which it appeared from correspondence the auditor had some misunderstanding, not as to the merit of the claims, but as to the amount available for payment on claims against the contractor. As a result of the chairman's conference with the auditor the claims represented by vouchers Nos. 77 to 81 inclusive were allowed and warrants issued and delivered- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1897 Volume 01 - Page 062 1897-05-26 [year incorrectly stated as 1898 in original minutes] to the chairman, still leaving the full balance due upon the contract for the creation of the building, viz $6,654.86 and the sum of $44.97 unexpended out of the appropriation of $40,000 approved March 7, 1895, as per detailed statement furnished to the auditor by the clerk. Voucher N. 82, favor of R.C. Higginson, for $10.70 expenses of trip to Olympia at the time and for the purpose above stated, was allowed and ordered certified to the state auditor. Unexpended balance of appropriation $34.27. Adjourned. Record approved. O.H. Culver, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1899 April
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- 1899-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 067 1899-04-10 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman at 2:20PM. Present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. Chairman Higginson read a communication from D
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1899-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 067 1899-04-10 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman at 2:20P
Show more1899-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 067 1899-04-10 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman at 2:20PM. Present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. Chairman Higginson read a communication from Dr. R.A. Heritage reiterating his qualifications for the principalship for which he was an applicant. Mr. Edens stated that he had received an application for the principalship from a gentleman in New Mexico which he had forgotten. Minutes of the meetings of March 10th, 15th, and 31st were read and approved. The election of a President of the school was then taken up. On the first ballot E.T. Mathes of Lewiston Idaho received 2 votes and Frank J. Browne of Olympia one. Dr. Mathes was declared elected. The chairman reported that he had engaged janitor Warren to remain until May 1st for $20. His action was- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 068 1899-04-10 approved. On motion of Mr. Edens the election of a janitor was proceeded with. The applications of H. Schroeder, Robert Foster and J.A. McBride were read. On the first ballot J.A. McBride received two votes and Robert Foster one. Mr. McBride was declared elected. His compensation was fixed at $500 per year of twelve months his labors to begin May 1st, 1899. The salary of Dr. E.T. Mathes as president was fixed at $2000 for twelve months. The applications of the unsuccessful applicants for the principlaship for the presidency were ordered returned to them together with their accompanying recommendations and etc. The chairman stated that president Cornwall of the B.B. Imp. Co. had not as yet arrived but was expected daily. He then entered into a detailed explanation of the grading necessary to be done; also stated that the city was making water connections with the building and that there would be a $20 tap fee. Furthermore he called the board's attention to the question of wood for the school stating that it would require 100 cords to supply it for the ensuing school term. The city school board, he said. Had advertised for a like quantity of the kind required for the Normal building and the Harvest tender received was $2.48 per cord. The same bidder he thought could be induced to take a contract for delivery at the Normal building for $2.75 per cord. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 069 1899-04-10 It was carried that the clerk advertise for bids for funishing the State Normal School building with 100 cords of wood, four feet in length, cord wood style, to be cut from live body fir. Fifty (50) cords said wood to be delivered by July 15th and remaining fifty (50) cords by Sept 15, 1899. The bids to be in by May 1st, 1899. The advertisement was ordered inserted in one edition each of the thrice-a-week and weekly Blade and the Daily and Weekly Reveille. The following is the advertisement inserted:. The clerk was instructed to notify Mr. E.T. Mathes of his election as the President of the School and ask him to arrive in this city by May 1st, 1899. Board adjourned to meet Friday, April 14, 1899 at 2PM. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 070 1899-04-14 Board met pusuant to adjournment of April 10th. Present R.C. Higginson and J.J. Edens. The bids for heating and ventilating the Normal School building were then laid before the board pursuant to published call. Only two were presented, one from Gardner and Co. of Tacoma Wa, and one from Munro, Blake and Haskell of New Whatcom, WA. Both were accompanied by certified checks to the amount provided in the call. The bid of Gardner and Co. was first opened and was in the sum of $3493. It did not comply with the specifications and their representations, Mr. Fergeson explained the reasons therefor to the board, stating that it was impossible to do so owing to the fact that brick and carpenter work, excavating and other work entirely foreign to the placing of steam head in a building was included in the specifications. Mr. Teck arrived at this time and thereafter participated in the deliberations of the board. The bid of Munro, Blake and Haskell was next opened and agreed to do the entire work as per plans and specifications for $4450. Gardiner and Co. also tendered a supplemental bid after their own plans. Architect Lee was then called on and stated that in his opinion the work not contemplated in Gardner and Co's bid would cost about $710; and that their supplemental bid ought not to be considered. Mr. Edens stated that in his opinion (?) only one bid before the- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 071 1899-04-14 board - that of Munro, Blake and Haskell - which complied with the call. Mr. Higginson concurred. The secretary was instructed to telephone Mr. Munro, of Monro, Blake and Haskell, and have him appear before the board and state what he allowed in his tender for the brick and carpenter work and plastering. When Mr. Munro appeared he stated in answer to the question that they had allowed $735. Mr. Teck moved and it prevailed unanimously that the bid of Munro, Blake and Haskell be accepted and the contract awarded them. The chairman and clerk were authorized to execute the contract with them. The bid and certified check of Gardner and Co. was ordered returned to them. It was ordered that the successful bidders be required to give a bond in the sum of $2500 for the faithful performance of the work and that a clause be inserted in the contract providing for the forfeiture of $25 per day for every day after August 1st, 1899 during which the work remains incompleted. The discussion of the purchase of shades for the school building brought from the chairman a statement that he had corresponded with Frederick, Nelson and Munro of Seattle and invited them to (?) on placing shades in the building and they had replied that if the sizes were sent them they would be pleased to submit estimates. The chairman was instructed to invite tenders from local dealers. An informal discussion followed- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 072 1899-04-14 on furnishing the building, grading the grounds and the erection of a dormitory after which the board adjourned subject to the call of the chairman. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1899 August
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- 1899-08
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- 1899-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899 Volume 01 - Page 096 1899-08-11 (Special) Board met at school building at 4:45PM after carefully inspecting in a body of all the improvements being made in the building and investigatin
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1899-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899 Volume 01 - Page 096 1899-08-11 (Special) Board met at school building at 4:45PM afte
Show more1899-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899 Volume 01 - Page 096 1899-08-11 (Special) Board met at school building at 4:45PM after carefully inspecting in a body of all the improvements being made in the building and investigating those under contemplation. The question of the lighting of the building was discussed and the clerk was instructed to see the gas and electric companies and ascertain from them the cost of their respective illuminations for the building also he was instructed to see about numbering the rooms and ascertain the cost. Board adjourned. Record Approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. 1899-08-25 Regular meeting of the board called to order by the chairman in the school building at 3:30PM present Neterer Eden and Teck. Dr. D.E. Biggs appeared before the board and requested that Miss Hattie Thompson of Tacoma Wash be elected as librarian and stenographer of the school. On motion of Mr. Edens seconded by Mr. Teck she was elected as librarian and stenographer and her compensation was fixed at $30.00 per month. Her duties to commence Sept. 5th 1899. The chairman read the following proposition from the B.B. Gas Co. signed by its secretary and manager Mr. W.S. Wharton. To loan to the board all the necessary plain gas fixtures for lighting the school building to remain in the building so- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899 Volume 01 - Page 097 1899-08-25 long as the gas company has exclusive control of the lighting privelige or until the board desires to change the fixtures when the same may be taken out of the building by the gas company. The board to pay for the labor necessary for placing the fixtures in the building. Also for the material necessary to connect the fixtures at a proper height from the ceiling. On motion of Mr. Edens seconded by Mr. Teck it was accepted. The question of the compensation to be allowed the (?) who are assisting the janitor was left to the discression of the chairman. Principal Mathes was ordered to make the necessary purchases of blackboard and supplies needed by him. The clerk was instructed to notify the B.B. Furniture Co. that the building was ready to receive the shades and furniture ordered from them. The board made a careful and minute examination of the heating and ventilating apparatus reported to them as being completed and ready for use in the building. The architect was instructed to examine it and make his report to the board on its final acceptance within the next week. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. ##
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- WWU Board minutes 1899 December
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- WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1899 December.
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- 1899-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 113 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 113 1899-12-07 Special. The board met pursuant to the call of the chairman - present, the chairman and trustees J.J. Edens (absent) and Frank
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1899-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 113 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 113 1899-12-07 Special. The board met purs
Show more1899-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 113 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 113 1899-12-07 Special. The board met pursuant to the call of the chairman - present, the chairman and trustees J.J. Edens (absent) and Frank C. Teck. The clerk read the minutes of the meetings of June 12th 15th 24th 30th July 3rd 17th 24th 25th 31st August 11th 25th Sept 1st 7th 19th October 2nd 24th Nov 24th. The minutes of the meeting of Sept 7th were corrected and should read as they now appear with inserted corrections. With this correction all the minutes were approved. The clerk read a communication from janitor J.A. McBride- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 114 1899-12-07 asking that his salary be raised and stating that if the board would allow him $60.00 per month he would hire his own assistant that it required one man all his time to tend the furnace alone. If the board did not accede to his wishes he said he would resign. The communication was passed without action. The board allowed the following vouchers to the state auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher No. 170 - favor J.M. Alcoth and Co (warrant drawn in favor Alfred L. Robbins and Co) for $416.31 for laboratory supplies furnished the school bill of Aug. 31st. Laboratory supplies fund. Voucher No. 171 - favor E.R. Croft $2490 to freight charges advanced and cartage (2) bills of Dec. 1st. Maintenance. Voucher No. 172 - favor (?) Tel. and Tel. Co. $5.90 for long distance charges for use telephone line for month ending Sept 30th. Maintenance. Voucher No. 173 - favor B.B. Gas Co. $4.40 for gas consumed by the school for month ending Nov. 30th and gas fixtures supplied per bills (2) Nov. 30th. Maintenance. Voucher No. 174 - favor L.H. Darwin $25.06 for salary as clerk of the board of trustees from Nov. 15th to Dec. 15th. Maintenance. Voucher No. 175 - Favor J.N. Selby $21.56 to sundry school supplies furnished bill Dec. 1st library fund. Voucher No. 176 - favor Cunningham Curtiss and Welch for $9.23 for text books furnished school bill Nov. 22nd less 10% discount. Library fund. The following is the November payroll. E.T. Mathes Principal $166.66; J.T. Fowesh Teacher; $100.00; F.W. Eply Teacher $100.00; Sadie Rogers Teacher $100.00; Avadana Millett Teacher $90.00; WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 115 1899-12-07 Jane Connell Teacher $90.00; Robb B. Vaile Teacher 50.00; Ida Agnes Baker Teacher $50.00; Catherine Montgomery Teacher $70.00; J.A. McBride Janitor $41.66; Hattie Thompson Librarian $30.00; Total $888.32; Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. 1899-12-13 Special. The board convened in special session in response to the call of the chairman. Present the chairman and trustees J.J. Edens and Frank C. Teck. In the absence of the clerk Mr. Teck made the record. After a visit to the various departments of the institution the board was called to order in the principals room. The request of janitor McBride for a raise in wages from $500 to $720 per annum was discussed and Mr. McBride came before the board and made a compromise proposition agreeing to do the work for $55 per month and furnish any additional help that he might requre. The board after discussing the compromise proposition, offered Mr. McBride $52 per month but he declined to accept the offer and the matter was laid over to be disposed of at a special meeting to be held for the purpose within a week. Board adjourned. Frank C. Teck, clerk pro tem. Jere Neterer, chairman. 1899-12-18 Special. The board met at Mr. Edens' residence - present - the chairman and trustees J.J. Edens and Frank C. Teck. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 116 1899-12-18 The clerk read the following communication from Janitor J.A. McBride. New Whatcom Wash. Dec. 18, 1899. To board of trustees state normal school. Gentlemen: since I have thought the matter over carefully, and as the means for the maintenance of the school is limited, and that some of the teachers are getting only $50.00 per month, I believe that it would not look just right for the janitor to get as much as a teacher. I have concluded that I will remain at the old salary. I am respectfully J.A. McBride. Mr. Edens said that he believed that Principal Mathes would not like to see a change made unless it would mean considerable saving to the school. Mr. Teck expressed himself in a similar strain and added that the board was aware that Mr. McBride knew his business while a new man would have to learn his dutues in a measure. The communication of Mr. McBride was received and place in file. Mr. Teck moved, and Mr. Edens seconded that Mr. McBride be continued as janitor at the old salary of $500 per year. The motion prevailed. The clerk was ordered to draw the teacher's payroll on Dec. 18 instead of Dec 31st that they might have their salaries before Christmas. The state auditor refused to issue the warrants. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 117 1899-12-30 This day certified to the state auditor the following payroll for the month ending Dec. 31st. E.T. Mathes, principal, $166.66; J.T. Forrest, teacher, $100.00; F.W. Eply, teacher, $100.00; Sadie Rogers, teacher, $100.00; Avadana Millett, teacher, $90.00; Jane Connell, teacher, $90.00; Robb B. Vaile, teacher, $50.00; Ida Agnes Baker, teacher, $50.00; Catherine Montgomery, teacher, $70.00; J.A. McBride, janitor; $41.66; Hattie Thompson, librarian, $30.00; $888.32; L.H. Darwin, clerk. 1899-12-29 (adjourned regular) The board met in chairman Neterer's office at 3:45PM, present, the chairman and trustees Edens and Teck and principal Mathes. The following bills were allowed the vouchers to be drawn on the library fund (special). Voucher No. 7 - favor A.F. Lannagan $178.53 for books furnished school library bill Dec. (?) less 6% $161.20 and bill of Nov. 22nd $14.33. Voucher No. 8 - favor T.F. Shorey $25.00 for 1 set Eng. (?) 28 volumes bill Dec. 18th. Voucher No. 9 - favor E.R. Croft $8.70 for freight charges prepaid and cartage on books for school library. Voucher No. 10 - favor J.T. Forrest $12.50 purchase price Mimeograph for the school. The following vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 118 1899-12-30 Voucher No. 177 - favor Reveille Pub. Co. $6.00 for 1 doz. Receipt books furnished school bill Dec. 24th. Library fund. Voucher No. 178 - favor J.C. Parker $24.00 for stationary supplied normal school bill Dec. 30th. Library fund. Warrant refused by auditor. Voucher No. 179 - favor E.T. Mathes $12.90 for expense account as principal school from Nov. 1st to Dec 31st. Mainenance. Voucher No. 180 - favor L.H. Darwin $12.30 expense account as clerk board trustees for month ending Dec. 31st. Maintenance. Voucher No. 181 - favor Sunset Tel and Tel Co. $4.00 for telephone rental for month ending Dec. 31st maintenance. Voucher No. 182 - favor Whatcom Falls Mill Co. $5.08 for lumber furnished school bill Nov. 18th. Library. Voucher No. 183 - favor Ginn and Co. $2.66 for text books furnished school bill Nov. 15th. Library. Principal Mathes stated that on Feb. 1st the students would return some 800 text books which would not be used any more this year and some place would have to be provided for them. On motion of Mr. Teck seconded by Mr. Edens the chairman was empowered to act in the matter of having shelves construted to receive them and make any contracts necessary. The question of the purchase of additional microscopes for the laboratory was broached, Dr. Mathes stating that the kind wanted would cost $28 apiece. Prof Eply was given authority to purchase 3 at that price. Principal mathes was authorized to secure whatever text books which would be needed for the ensuing term and report to the board. The clerk was instructed to insert- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1899 Volume 01 - Page 119 1899-12-30 call for bids for furnishing the school building with wood for the ensuing year. The call to be published 3 times in the thrice-a-week Blade and twice in the weekly Blade. The following in the call inserted: Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. ##
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