Board of Regents Minutes, Volume I, pages 1-25
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When in writing the minutes in the following record I have stated “Full Board” present it did not include the Governor. Chas S. Teel. Secy.
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[blank page]Minutes of the 1st meeting of the Board of Regents of the 3
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University of North Dakota, Grand Forks D.T. April 21, 1883.
Temporary organization.The Board of Regents of
the University of North Dakota convened in the first session in
City Hall, in the City of Grand Forks D.T., April 21st 1883, the
following members being in attendance: E.A. Healey, C.E. Teel,
James Twamley, H.M. Evans and W.T. Collins.
There being a full board present, on motion of Regent Collins, Regent E.A. Healey was chosen chairman; and on motion of Regent H.M. Evans, George H. Walsh, Esq., was elected temporary Secretary. Upon motion of Regent H.M. Evans, the board proceeded to the election of a president and secretary of the board by ballot. Regent [deleted E.A. Healey] James Twamley and the secretary [were] appointed [tellers]. The first ballot resulted: C.E. Teel 2, W.T. Collins 1, E.A. Healty 1, and H.M. Evans 1. There being no election the second ballot was ordered, resulting in C.E. Teel receiving three votes, E.A. Healey one and W.T. Collins one. On motion of Regent W.T. Collins C.E. Teel’s election was made unanamous [sic].
Election of Secretary.The board proceeded [to]
the election of a Secretary and the first ballot resulted in W.T.
Collins receiving three votes and James Twamley two. On motion
the election of W.T. Collins was declared unanamous [sic].
Committee on By-Laws.On motion of Regent H.M.
Evans, the President, Secretary and Regent James Twamley were
chosen a committee [to] draft a Code of By-Laws for the
government of the Board of Regents, Regent W.T. Collins submitted
the following preamble and resolutions:
Preamble of calling for tenders for site.Whereas the
act of the Legislature assembly of Dakota, passed at the
fifteenth session thereof and approved on the twenty seventh day
of February 1883, appropriating Resolution $30000.00 for the
construction of a main building for the University of North
Dakota, renders the said act and all other acts therefore
contingent upon the donation of a tract of land of not less than
ten acres for a site for the said University
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Resolution calling for tenders of site for location of
University and also requires a sufficient bond to be
executed by responsible persons, guaranteeing that well equipped
observatory shall be furnished said University free of cost and
not to cost less tenders of than $10,000.00, Therefore be
it
Resolved by The Board of Regents of the University of North
Dakota, in session in the City of Grand Forks, D. T., this 21st
of April 1883, do hereby advertise to receive tenders for the
said tract of land, and in [deleted the] consideration of the
acceptance of said site, the additional donation of the whole of
any part of the said $10,000.00. Provided that the said tenders
may be made for both site and the amount or any part of the
$10,000.00, for the said observatory, and be it Resolved, That
the said tenders shall be filed with W.T. Collins, secretary of
the Board, at his office in the City of Grand Forks on or before
4 O’Clock A.M. on the 16th day of May 1883, and the said
tenders shall be opened in public at the City Hall in the said
City at 4 O’Clock P.M of the said day, The Board of Regents
reserves the right to reject any and all tenders.
Discussion of resolution Considerable discussion of that part of the resolution calling for tenders of the whole or any part of the $10,000.00 followed. That part of the resolution asking for tenders money was stricken out and changed so as to read after the words, “do hereby advertise to receive tenders for the donation of the said tract of land,” by adding, and be it
Ammendment of Resolution “Resolved, That The Board through a Committee appointed for that purpose, proceed to procure a sufficient bond in guarantee of the amount necessary for the observatory, the same to be submitted to the Board at its next session.”
Resolution adopted.
Board Constituted a Commitee to obtain bonds.The preamble
and resolutions as modified were then seconded and adopted. On
motionthe entire Board, were [inserted] appointed a Committee to
obtain the bond necessary for
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Instructions to procure plans & specifications for Buildings.the construction and equippment [sic] of the Observatory. The secretary was instructed to correspond with architects and secure plans and specifications for the University building. On motion the Board adjourned to May 16th 1883, 4 O’Clock P.M. W.T. Collins, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota, The Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota convened in adjourned session in the City Hall, City of Grand Forks D.T., Wednesday, May 16th 1883, 4 O’Clock P.M. with President Teel presiding. Roll call and present Regents, C.E. Teel, James Twamley E.A. Healey, H.M Evans and W.T. Collins.
Minutes approved.
Report of Committee on By-Laws.
Minutes of the first session of the Board held
April 21, 1883, read and approved. The first business of the
session was taken up in the report of the Committee on Code of
by- laws. The Commitee submitted a draft of by-laws,which was
read.
Time for annual meeting fixed
How By-Laws to be ammended. The dates for holding
annual regular meetings of Board were fixed and a provision added
that 20 days notice should be given of any contemplated changed
in the by-laws and such changed to be made by a 4/5 vote only at
a regular meeting of the Board.
By-Laws adopted.The by-laws were then adopted as a whole by a full vote in the affirmative.
Tenders for University site and Bond
opened.
Tender of Jas. Twamley In motion it was ordered
that the Board proceed to and open tenders for University site.
Tenders were opened as follows:
“Grand Forks May 15th 1883.
“To the Honorable Board of Regents
University of North Dakota,
“Gentlemen: In accordance with bill providing for the
location of the University of North Dakota, at or within one mile
of the City of Grand Forks and also requiring a donation of ten
(10) acres of land which must be donated to the Territory of
Dakota for the use of the said University free. Now, therefore,
in accordance with said provision
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I hereby tenders to the Territory of Dakota through the Board of Regents ten (10) acres of land, situated on either of the following places: Lots numbered one (1) or number two (2) section twenty eight (28), Town 152 Range 50 or Lot three (3) section thirty three (33) Town 152, Range 50, situated on the bank of the Red River on good high and dry ground with beautiful natural grove on bank of river and a site that is well drained by English Cooley and Red River, and which for health, cannot be surpassed as it is one of the highest points on the Red River, where you can build good cistems [sic] and cellars as deep as required without reaching water; also being situated on the bank of the River, the students would have a chance to organize a good boat club, which would add greatly to the attractiveness of the institution.
Respectfully submitting the same, I remain
Respectfully yours, James Twamley”
Grand Forks, D.T. May 16 th 1883.
To the Honorable Board of Regents
University of North Dakota,
Tender of Taylor & Lindsay Gentlemen: In accordance with the provision of a bill locating the University of of North Dakota at or within one mile of the City limits of Grand Forks and [deleted organizing] requiring a donation of ten (10) acres of land for the same, now therefore, we submit for your consideration the following offer described as follows:
The north 10 acres of of [repeated] the South West quarter of the North east quarter of of [repeated] the section thirty three (33) Town 152 Range 50. The same to be used and occupied by building of said University of North Dakota. The same to be donated free of cost to the Territory of Dakota. Taylor and Lindsay
Grand Forks 8 th April 1883.
Tender of Jno. L. LewisSirs: We hereby offer you as a site for the University of North Dakota, ten acres in River-
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side Addition, including prairie and timber to the river, or we will join Messers Taylor and Lindsay and give you five acres each, which we understand from Mr. Taylor they are willing to do.” (Note. Following the foregoing tender is a somewhat lengthy argument relative to the advantages to this site for drainage and boating purposes on the River a minute discription [sic] or any discription [sic] of the proposed sit is not given further than the foregoing.)
Signed John L. Lewis.
Grand Forks D.T. May 16 th 1883.
Tender of Wm Budge M. Ohmer To the Honorable Board of Regents
University of North Dakota, Gentlemen:
Jno. McKelvey We the undersigned respectfully submit the following for your consideration, to wit. Provided, the University of North Dakota shall be erected upon the following described lands, [viz; The South East quarter of Section 5, Town 151, Range 50 in the County of Grand Forks, then in that case, we will execute and deliver to the Governor of Dakota a full warranty deed of 20 acres of land upon such part or portion of said described land as may be selected and desired for such University purpose. We further agree that in case the said University shall be erected upon section 4 Town 151 Range 50 in said County then in that case we will execute and deliver to said Governor a full and warranty deed of ten (10) acres of land from the south west quarter [inserted of the south west quarter] of said section four (4) that may be desired and selected for such University purpose. We also further agree to pay to the proper duly authorized party or parties to receive the same when the same shall be demanded and required the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) with which to build an an observatory as required in connection with such University.
Provided that the said University shall be built upon one of the aforesaid pieces of land.
We respectfully submit herewith bond for the faithful
performance on our part of the s said agreement.
Signed Wm Budge
M. Ohmer
John McKelvey.
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Bond for $20,000.00 McKelvey by Wm
Budge M. Ohmer pro. McKelvey principals. The Bond
was then read as follows: -
Know all men by these presents That we, William Budge, M. Ohmer
and John Principals, all of Grand Forks, Dakota, and Alex Griggs,
S.S. Titus and M. L. McCormick of same place sureties---
are held and firmly bound unto The Territory of Dakota in the sum
of Twenty Thousand Dollars, lawful money of the United States, to
be paid to the said Territory of Dakota, for which payment well
and truly to be made, we and each bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated the 16 th day
May A.D. 1883.
Alex Griggs S.S. Titus M.L. McCormack Sureties.Whereas, by an act of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Dakota, entitled “An act establishing a Territorial University at Grand Forks, Dakota” and also a further act entitled “An act to provide funds for the construction of a main building for the University of North Dakota”, said acts being approved February 27 A.D. 1883.
Provided that a sufficient deed of warranty be delivered to the Governor of Dakota free to the Territory of a tract of land not less than ten acres in area and situation within a limit of one mile of said City of Grand Forks, and also a bond that a well equipped observatory shall be furnished said University free of cost and not to cost less than Ten Thousand Dollars.
Now Therefore, the condition of this obligation is such that--- Provided The said University of North Dakota shall be established, built and erected upon the tract of land within one mile of said City of Grand Forks and Known as the South East quarter of Section 5---Town 151---Range 50 or on the West half of the South west quarter of Section 4, Town 151, Range 50, ---in said Grand Forks County there in such case if the said principals, Wm Budge, M. Ohmer and John McKelvey shall execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered to the Governor of said Territory a good and sufficient Warranty Deed of
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not less than twenty acres of land of said south east quarter of Section 5 Town 151, Range 50, or ten acres of land on the west half of the South west quarter of Section 4, Town 151, Range 50,-- in case said land shall be so built upon as aforesaid and shall pay or cause to be paid the said sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, with which to build said observatory, in such sum or sums and at such time or times as the same shall be required and demanded, then this obligation to be void, otherwise in full force and virtue
Sealed and delivered } William Budge (L.S.)
in the presence of } M. Ohmer (L.S.)
C.B. Pratt } John McKelvey (L.S.)
W.G. Smith } Alex Griggs (L.S.)
Seymour S. Titus (L.S.)
M.L. McCormack (L.S.)
Territory of Dakota}
County of Grand Forks} S.S.
Acknowledgement.[M?]Budge, M. Ohmer and John McKelvey principals and Alex Griggs, S.S. Titus and
M.L. McCormack, sureties, came personally before me [inserted on this 16th day of May A.D. 1883 to me]. Well known to be the persons who
executed the foregoing and each acknowledged the same to be his own free act and deed
William Budge
Seal [circled] William G. Smith M. Ohmer
Notary Public John McKelvey.
Territory of Dakota }
County of Grand Forks} S.S.
Certificate & oath of Sureties Alex Griggs, S.S. Titus and M.L. McCormack, being first duly sworn doth say each for himself that he is the same person as the surety above named and is a resident and free holder of and in the Territory of Dakota and is worth the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars above his debts and liabilities and exclusive of his property exempt from execution.
Subscribed and sworn to }
before me this 16th day of } Alex Griggs
May 1883 } Seymour S. Titus
William G. Smith } M.L. McCormack
Seal [circled] Notary Public }
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Subscription List for $11,100.00 presented
Time for receiving bonds extended.
A subscription list containing 97 names of Citizens, subscribing $11,100, was presented and read.
Regent E.A. Healey moved that the Board adjourn to 11 O'clock A.M. tomorrow for the purpose of giving the regents opportunity to
view the several sites tendered for the University. The motion being seconded, the Board
adjourned to 11 O'clock A.M, Thursday May 17 th 1883.
W.T. Collins, Secretary
City Hall, Grand Forks D.T.
No Business except adjournment The Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota convened in adjourned session, Thursday May 17 th 1883, at 11:30 O'clock A.M., with President Teel, presiding. Roll call and present Regents, C.E. Teel, A.E. Healey [as appears in text], James Twamley, H.M. Evans
The first business before the session being the consideration of the bids or tenders for sites, was called, but the hour being late, on motion the Board adjourned to 2 O'clock P.M. of to-day.
W.T. Collins Secretary.
City Hall, Grand Forks D.T.
The Board of Regents convened in adjourned session, Thursday, May 17 th 1883, 2 O'clock P.M. with President Teel presiding.
Roll call and present, Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healey, James Twamley, H.M. Evans and W.T. Collins.
Tenders discussed.
Time for filing bonds extended.
The first business before the Board being consideration of the tenders of
the University site. Considerable discussion was indulged by the Board by members
of the Board and Citizens relative to the merits of the several sites
and relative to the bonds necessary for the construction and equippment
[sic] of the Observatory building. It was finally decided that further
time should be given for the filing of bonds for the Ten Thousand Dollars by
any other parties who might desire so to do; and on motion, the
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Board instructed the Secretary to give notice in the evening papers and morning Herald that the Board would receive bonds until 11 O'clock, Friday, May 18 th 1883. On motion the Board adjourned to Friday, May 18th 1883, 11 O'clock A.M.
W.T. Collins, Secretary.
City Hall, Grand Forks D.T.
The Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota assembled in adjourned session, Friday, May 18 th 1883, 11.20 O'clock A.M., with President Teel presiding.
Roll call and present, Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healey, H.M. Evans, James Twamley and W.T. Collins.
Consideration of additional bonds
No other bonds submitted.
The first business before the Board being the consideration of any additional bonds
that may be submitted, guaranteeing the construction and equippment [sic] of an Observatory.
There being no other bonds submitted submitted [repeated] up to this time, the next business before
the Board was the consideration of tenders for University sites.
Tender of McKelvey, Wm Budge M. Ohmer and Jno. McKelvey acceptedRegent E.A. Healey moved that the tender of Wm Budge, M. Ohmer and John McKelvey, of the East half of the South west quarter of the South east quarter of Section five (5), Town one hundred and fifty one (151), Range fifty (50) in the County of Grand Forks, with a bond filed therewith in the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) guaranteeing the payment of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the construction and equipment [equippment-p deleted]of said observatory, be accepted and approved by the Board of Regents. Regent H.M. Evans seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Bond accepted.voting aye, Regents E.A. Healey, H.M. Evans and W.T. Collins --- voting, no Regents C.E. Teel and James Twamley.
Deed for site of 20 acres called forThe Board then called upon Mr. Wm Budge to furnish the deed for the 20 acres of land with as little delay as possible in order that the same might be forwarded to the Governor as required.
Instruction to procure Seal, Books & Stationary for Secretary's office. On motion of Regent H.M. Evans, the President and Secretary were instructed to procure a design for a seal for the Board, and purchase the same; and also, to purchase such books and stationery as may
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Votebe necessary for the Secretary's office. Voting aye: Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healey, H.M. Evans, James Twamley and W.T. Collins.
Architect Fisk, of Minneapolis being present, submitted the following propostion:
Propostion of Architects Kees & Fisk.Grand Forks D.T.
May 18, 1883.
Gentlemen of the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota:
We propose to make the plans for the main building for the University
of North Dakota, complete and all the Details and specifications for the part now proposed to be
constructed and the Observatory for the sum of $400.00. We will visit the
building, when it is desired by the Board or Building Committee, our travelling [sic] and Hotel expenses to be paid by the Board.
Signed Kees & Fisk, Architects.
Proposition accepted
Plans to be reported June 5, 1883On motion of Regent W.T. Collins, the proposition was accepted and Mr.
Fisk instructed to prepare the working plans for the construction of the main building of the University and present the same to the Board at the annual meeting to be held
on the 5 th day of June 1883.
Regents excusedThe Board adopted plans prepared by direction of the Board for the design of the main building. Regents E. A. Healey and H.M. Evans asked to be excused by the Board in order to enable them to leave on the train going north, and were so excused.
Building Committee appointedThe President appointed Regents James Twamley and W.T. Collins as members of the Building Committee and on motion, the President was made a member of the Committee.
On motion the Board adjourned to 5 O'clock this evening
W.T. Collins, Secretary.
The Board of Regents re-assembled in the City Hall at 5 O'clock P.M., Friday May 18, 1883.
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with President Teel presiding. Roll call and present Regents C.E. Teel, James Twamley and W.T. Collins; absent Regents E.A. Healey and H.M. Evans.
Deed to site accepted On motion, the deed to 20 acres of land as a site for the University of North Dakota by Budge and Eshelman was accepted. The following preambles and resolutions were presented by Regent W.T. Collins, read and adopted:
Whereas the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota, having assembled in the City of Grand Forks, D.T. on the 21st day of April, A.D. 1883 and did there and then organize by the election of C.E. Teel as president and W.T. Collins as Secretary of said Board, and,
Whereas due and timely notice of such organization was served upon the Governor of the Territory of Dakota in writing by the secretary of the said Board, and
Preamble & Resolutions of Notice to the Territorial Treasurer:Whereas the said Board of Regents again assembled in adjourned session in the said City Grand Forks on the 16th, 17th, and 18th days of May 1883, and did there and then further perfect their said organization by the adoption of a code of By-Laws for the government of their said Board, and
Whereas the said Board of Regents in session this the 18th day of May 1883 did secure a a good Warranty Deed for twenty acres of land within one mile of the City of Grand Forks as a site for the said University of North Dakota and also a good and sufficient bond duely [deleted 'e'] executed by responsible citizens of the said City in the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars, in guarantee of the payment of Ten Thousand Dollarsfor the construction and equippment [deleted 'p'] of and [deleted 'd'] Observatory for the said University and
Whereas the said Board of Regents having well and fully completed all requirements of an act entitled, "An Act to provide funds for the Construction of a main building for the University of North Dakota," by seeming the said deed, bonds and by the adoption of plans for the construction of said main building, and all other things required preparatory to placing the said $30,000, bonds of the Territory for the construction of said main building;
Now therefore, be it___________
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"Resolved by the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota in session this 18 th day of May 1883, that the Treasurer of the Territory of Dakota is hereby requested to proceed to [deleted and] place the said bonds of the Territory as required by the act of the Legislative Assembly of Dakota, passed at its 15 th Session and approved on the 27 th day of February A.D. 1883, herein before mentioned by advertising in the Daily Times, published in the City of New York and the Daily Pioneer Press, published in the City of St. Paul, Minnesota."
Instructions to the Building Com On motion the Building Committee were instructed to employ a Surveyor; and have the site for the University surveyed and staked out, covering the tract of land tendered by Messers Wm Budge, M. Ohmer and John Mckelvey.
Approval of minutesOn motion the minutes of [inserted the] sessions of May 16 th , 17 th , and 18 th 1883 were read and approved.
On motion the Board adjourned.
W.T. Collins, Secretary.
City Hall, Grand Forks D.T.
The Board of Regents convened in Annual session June 5 th 1883, 4 O'clock P.M., with president Teel presiding.
Roll call and present, Regents C.E. Teel, E.A. Healey, H.M. Evans, James Twamley and W.T. Collins.
Reading of minutes postponedRegent James Twamley moved that reading of the minutes of last session be postponed ----- carried.
No BusinessRegent H.M. Evans moved that the Board adjourned [deleted 'ed'] to meet June 6 th at 9 O'Clock A.M. carried.
W.T. Collins Secretary.
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City Hall, Grand Forks D.T.
The Board of Regents convened, Wednesday June 6 th 1883 9 o'clock A.M. in adjourned annual session, with President Teel presiding. Roll call and present Regents C.E Teel, E.A. Healey, H.M. Evans, James Twamley and W. T. Collins.Approval of Minutes
Election of Officers
President
1 st BallotThe minutes of adjourned sessions May 16 th , 17 th and 18 th read
and approved. The next business announced by the President, was the election of
officers. Ballot was ordered. The President appointed as letters Regents
James Twamley and H.M. Evans, vote President [inserted] as follows: - Ballots
cast 5. W.T. Collins 2, H.M. Evans 1, C.E. Teel 1, Blank 1.
2 nd
3 rd
4 th
5 th
6 thSecond Ballot as follows: Votes
cast 5. - E.A. Healey 2 C.E. Teel 1, W.T. Collins 2. Third Ballot as follows:
Votes 5- W.T. Collins 2, E.A. Healey 1, C.E. Teel 1, and James Twamley 1.
Fourth Ballot: Votes 5 - W.T. Collins 2, Evans 1, C.E. Teel 1, James Twamley 1.
Fifth Ballot: votes 5. - W.T. Collins 2, Teel 1, Ordway1, James Twamley 1.
Sixth Ballot: Votes 4 - W.T Collins2, E.A. Collins 1, Blank 1, James Twamley
1.
Unanamous [sic] Vote
SecretaryRegent E.A. Healey moved that
Regent W.T. Collins be, unanimously [sic] elected president of the Board. The
motion was stated and declared carried. The next Regent James Twamley nominated
F.W. Iddings for this position. Ballots being taken resulted in 5 ballots of
which F.M. Iddings had 5.
Report of Building Com.
Appointment of Com. to visit UniversitiesThe Building Committee reported progress and submitted survey of University site
for the Consideration of the Board. It was moved and seconded that a committee
of two appointed to visit several Universities and observatories and report at
next meeting. Carried.Regents E.A. Healey and W.T. Collins were appointed on
such committee.
Standing Com.sThe following standing committees were appointed: -
Executive Committee
Regents E.A. Healey, C.E. Teel, and James Twamley.
Building Com.Building committee
Regents, James Twamley, C.E. Teel and H.M. Evan
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Farm Com.Farm Committee:
Regents, C. Teel, H.M. Evans, E.A. Healey.
Library Committee
Library Com.Regents, H.M. Evans, C.E. Teel and E.A. Healey
Moved and seconded that the Board adjourn at 1 o'clock this P.M.- carried
James Twamley Secretary pro tem.
City Hall Grand Forks D.T.
The Board of Regents convened in adjourned session at 1 o'clock P.M. June 6 th 1883, President Collins presiding. Roll Call and present Regents, C.E. Teel, James Twamley and W.T Collins.
Telegram from Kees & FiskTelegram from Messer Kees & Fisk, saying they would be present with plans this week, was read, On motion the Board adjourned at 4 o'clock P.M. Saturday June 11, 1983.
No businessJames Twamley
Secretary.
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Board of Regents of the University of N.D.
Grand Forks June 11 th 1883.
The Board of Regents met in the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M., in adjourn session, Called to order by President Collins. Present: Regents, C.E. Teel, James Twamley and W.T. Collins. Absent: Regents E.A. Healey and H.M. Evans.
Unfinished Business
Plans for Observatory accepted
Plans University adoptedUnfinished business was taken up
in the consideration of building plans, architect Fisk being present. On motion
of Regent C.E. Teel, the outlines for the observatory were accepted and the plans
ordered completed as soon as possible. Regent James Twamley moved the adoption
of the basement plans for the main building and that the working plans be
ordered finished. - Carried. Upon further consideration, this motion was
reconsidered. It was then ordered that plans and specifications for the main
building be prepared and placed in the hands of the Secretary of the Board by
the 25 th day of June. The Board then adjourned to meet on
Tuesday, June 26 th at 4 o'clock P.M., 1883.
ReconsideredF.W. Iddings,
Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota,
Grand Forks, D.T. June 26 th 1883.
The Board of Regents met in adjourned session at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M.
Communication from Special Com.The president of the Board being absent, Regent James Twamley was elected president pro tem President: Regents, James Twamley, H.M. Evans, and C.E. Teel. The minutes of the meeting of June 11 th were read and approved. Communications were read from Regents W.T. Collins and from Messers Kees and Fisk advising postponement of the consideration of building plans until the return of the committee appointed to visit Eastern Colleges and Universities.
Adjourned to July 6 th at 4 o'clock P.M.
F.W. Iddings,
Secretary.
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Board of Regents of the University of N.D.
Grand Forks D.T. July 6 th 1883.
Minutes approvedThe Board of Regents met in adjourned sessions at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M., President Collins in the chair. Present: Regents W.T. Collins, E.A. Healey, H.M. Evans, James Twamley and C.E. Teel. The minutes of adjourned sessions of June 5 th and 6 th also of June26 th were read and approved.
Report of Special Com.Regent E.A. Healey of the committee to visit universities and observations gave an interesting and suggestive report of the tone of the Committee, in which it was recommended that the Dormitories be seperated [sic] from the main building. Also, suggestions were made in reference tothe construction of the observatory.
Prof. H. Montgomery presentProfessor Henry Montgomery, of the Toronto School of Medicine, being present, upon invitation addressed the Board, covering the points of discussion.
Interview Capitalist on Boarding HousesIt was moved and carried that the Board constitute a Committee to interview Capitalists and as certain as whether any one can be seemed to erect one or more buildings for dormitory purposes to be rented to those whom the Board may approve.
Adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock A.M. of July 7 th 1883.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota,
Grand Forks, D.T. July 7th 1883
The Board of Regents met in adjourned sessions at 10 o'clock A.M. in the City Hall, President Collins in the chair, Present Regents E.A. Healey, Jams Twamley, C.E. Teel, H.M.Evans, and W.T. Collins. Minutes Approved
Report on Dormitories
Dormitories cut out of planThe minutes of July 6 th were read and approved. Reports of the several members of the Committee on
Dormitories were made to the effect that capitalists considered it premature to
enter in to any agreements to build boarding houses. A motion by Regent E.A.
Healey to cut out of the plans under consideration all provisions for
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residence for the professors and students prevailed, a record was then taken to look over the plans with professor Montgomery and architect Fisk.
Changes in original plan of BuildingThe following changes in the original plan of the main building were suggested by Prof. Montgomery and architect Fisk and the same unanamously [sic] adopted by the Board: -
In the basement, in place of the dining room, a work room.
In place of the serving room, a room for implements.
In place of work room, a kitchen and in cellar, a janitor's residence.
On the first floor, instead of the plans arranged, a chapel in back rooms, a chemical lecture room with professor's private study, a Laboratory, Study Room, President's Room, Professor's of Natural Sciences and Prof. of Mathematics and English with private studies and cloak rooms.
On the second floor, Prof of Metaphsyics, Prof. of Latin & Greek with private studies, Library, Reading room, museum And cloak rooms. On the third floor, Prof. modern languages and Prof. History with private studies, Halls for Literary and Scientific societies and Reading Rooms.
Resolutions of appreciation of Prof. Montgomery & encouragement to expect a position in the University It was resolved by the Board to express their appreciation of the assistance rendered by Prof. H Montgomery in arranging the plans for the building, by ex tending him a vote of thanks, for which unanamously [sic] prevailed, Professor Montgomery of Toronto School of Medicine having made application for the Chairs of Natural Science, Regent C.E. Teel moved that he be encouraged to expect the position to the extent that where his services shall be needed, the Board make an effort to secure him to this position and for the position of Vice President of the if able Institution, to offer sufficient salary. This motion was unanamously [sic] carried.
Adjourned to meet at 4 o'clock P.M. of Saturday July 14, 1883.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. July 14, 1883.
The Board of Regents met at City Hall at 5 o'clock P.M., President Collins presiding and president:
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Minutes approvedRegents E.A. Healey, W.T. Collins, James Twamley, C.E. Teel, and H.M. Evans. The minutes of session of July 7 th were read and approved with corrections.
Specifications ReadThe specifications for the main building were read by the secretary. Adjourned to meet 7:30 o'clock P.M. this evening.
City Hall July 14 , 1883 at 7: 30 o'clock P.M.
The Board met in adjourned session. The specifications for the main building received a second
Specifications Re-read
AmendmentsRe-readreading.
Specifications and "plastering" were amended requiring brown coal to extend to
the floor. Under "conductors" amended so as to read "put up 5" galvanized
iron pipes to convey the water to the cistern in the basement."
Regent James Twamley moved that 4 iron pillars of suitable size resting upon stove be substituted for the four brick piers in the prechained room. The motion was carried. It was also carried on motion of Regent Jas Twamley that the plans be so altered as to make provisions as for a cistern of 500 bbls. in the place designated Janitor's Living room; also, that double swinging doors be placed at the entrance of the chapel in the Hall.
Adjourned to meet Monday July 16 th at 4 o'clock P.M. 1883.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the Univeristy of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. July 16, 1883.
The Board of Regents met in the City Hall in adjourned session at 10 o'clcok A.M., President Collins in the chair, and present: Regents E.A. Healey, C.E. Teel and W.T. Collins. The minutes of the session of July 14 were read & approved.
Order for Plumber's workOn motion of Regent C.E. Teel, it was ordered to instruct the architect to provide Plumber's specifications as follows:
1 st To lay one 6" sewer pipe from East end of
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Hall to west side of the building with Catch basin.
2 nd To provide water and waste pipes of suitable size running from the basement to the study or private rooms - 5 each to the 1 st floor and 4 each to the 3 rd floor viz: one water & one waste pipe in East study room to the 3 rd floor one each in south side center study rooms to 3 rd floor one each in D.M. study room 1 st floor. Librarian's room 2 nd floor and arte room 3 rd floor - and one each to north centre study room on 1 st floor.
Advertise for bidsThe secretary was instructed to advertise for bids for furnishing materials and the construction of main building and the observatory in Grand Forks Her ald and Pioneer Press of St. Paul - ten inserions each - in seperate bids to be received up to July 31 4 o'clock P.M. 1883. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Plans, specifications and details on file at Kees and Fisk [Illegible word] Block Minneapolis and at Store of Twamley and Grove, Grand Forks. Bids to be accompanied by a certified check for $1000.00 to be forfeited in case of failure to enter into contract. Bonds required to the amount of $10,000.00 of the faithful performance of contract in the main building; and $3,000.00 in the Observatory building.
The plans and specifications as amended were then adopted.
Voucher Nos 1&3 allowed.Bills for expenses were presented by Regents E.A. Healey (amt. $190.95) and W.T.Collins (amt. $146.00) and were allowed and the secretary instructed to draw warrants upon theTerritorial Auditor for the amounts. The Bill of Terry and Peters for $4.00 paid by Regent Jas. Twamley was also allowed as expenses of the Boards and the Secretary instructed to draw warrants for the amount.Vocher No. 2 Ordered Drawn
Adjourned to meet at 8 o'clock this evening.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary
City Hall 8 o'clock July 16, 1883.
Approval of MinutesThe Board met at 8 o'clock P.M, President Collins presiding. The minutes of last meeting read and ap- proved. Bills were presented as follows: -
Voucher No. 4 approvedW.T. Collins for Sunday Books expenses $13.60 and
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Voucher No 5 allowed
Observatory specifications read
AdoptedLamb and Streichenberg for university grounds
$93.00. Bills were allowed and warrants ordered drawn. The secretary then read
the specifications for the observatory Building, in which it was ordered that
paper be substituted galvanized on the Dome. The secretary was directed to
instruct the architect to draw up such specifications as would describe the
kind of paper to be used and the method constructions so as to secure the best
work. The specifications for the observatory adopted with changes suggested.
The following resolutions was then unanamously [sic] adopted:
Prof. H. Montgomery elected to chair of Nat Sciences & Vice PrestBe it resolved by the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota in session this 16 th day of July 1883, that the services of Professor H. Montgomery be and the same hereby secured as professor of Natural Science and also as Vice President in and for the University of North Dakota at a salary of two thousand (2000) Dollars per annum for the first year, and said services and compensation to commence at such is the University is ready for operation. The Secretary was instructed to notify Professor Montgomery of this action.
Adjourned to 4 o'clock P.M. July 31 st 1883.
F.W. Iddings, Secretary.
Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. July 31 st 1883.
Reading Minutes PostponedThe Board of Regents met at 4 o'clock P.M., in the City Hall in adjourned session, President Collins in the chair. There were present Regents C.E. Teel, James Twamley and W.T. Collins.
Reading of the minutes were postponed.
Adjourned to meet at 4 o'clock P.M. of Aug. 4 th 1883 for the purpose of opening bids for the construction for Observatory Building and University Building
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
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Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. August 4 th 1883
The Board of Regents met in adjourned session at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M.
Minutes read &W.T. Collins presiding. All the members of the Board present. The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. First business announced was to open the bids for the approved construction of the main building of the University.
Opening BidsBids were opened as follows: -
Haglin and Morse of Minneapolis bid ..$41942.00
Moran Alsop and Bartholomew............$40081.00
Bids for the Observatory were opened as follows: -
Haglin and Morse bid........................... $7194.00
Moran Alsop and Bartholomew bid......$6779.00
Haglin and Morse put in an additional bid for both University and Observatory buildings to the amount of $48636.00
Regent James Twamley moved the acceptance of the bid of Moran Aslop and Bartholomew for 6779 for the construction of the observatory, which was seconded.
Bid goes into Com. of whole Arose & reportedRegent E.A. Healey moved an amendment that all bids be reffered to the Board as a Committee of the whole, to sit immediately and report as soon as ready. Amendment carried; and motion as amended carried. The Bil view went into Committee of the whole.
The committee arose and reported the following resolution:
Resolution changing plans & ordering advertisement & extension of timeResolved that the Board to not accept any of the tenders now before it for the construction of either the main building or the Observatory; that the architect be instructed to modify the plans and specifications for the main building, by cutting out the chapel, the mechanical room and the museum; and that the Secretary be instructed to advertise for tenders for construction of main building on the modified plans and of the Observatory; and that the tenders be opened August 14th at 4 P.M. 1883.
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AdoptedThe report of the committee was accepted and the resolution was adopted.
Sec. to return bids & checksThe secretary was instructed to return bids and certified checks.
Vouchers Nos 6&& allowedBills were then presented by Pioneer Press Co.for $64.01 Geo. B. Winship for $57.70 for advertising. On motion of Regent Jas Twamley bills were allowed and orders drawn upon the territorial auditory.
The secretary was instructed to return Plumbers bid and check
Sec. to return Plumbers bid & checkAdjourned to meet August 14th 1883 at 4 o' clock P.M.
F.W. Iddings Secretary.
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Board of Regents of the University of N.D.
Grand Forks D.T. August 14, 1883.
Reading Minutes PostponedThe Board of Regents met in adjourned at the City Hall at 4 o'clock P.M., Regents Jas. Twamley, E.A. Healey, R.M. Evans being present. Regent J. Twamley president pro tem.Reading of the minutes was postponed.
Time for & opening Bids extendedRegent E.A. Healey moved to extend the time for receiving and opening bids to till receiving tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Motion was carried.
Upon motion the Board adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock A.M.
F.W. Iddings Secretary.
Board of Regents of the Univeristy of North D.
Grand Forks D.T. August 15, 1883.
No businessThe Board of Regents met at the City Hall at 9 o'clock A.M. and present Regent R.M. Evans, Jas. Twamley and E.A. Healey. Regent Jas. Twamley took the chair pro term. Owing to the issues of Regent W.T. Collins, the Board adjourned to meet immediately at the residence of Dr. W.T. Collins on Belmont Ave.
F.W. Iddings, Sec.
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The Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Grand Forks D.T. August 15, 1883.
The Board of Regents met at City Hall {scratched out} Residence of W.T. Collins at 9:30 o' Clock A.M. Roll call showed the full Board present, W.T. Collins presiding. Minutes of the
Minutes read & ap-provedprevious meetings August 4th, 14 th and 15 th read and approved. Communication from Kees and Fisk and one enclosed from Waters & Son were read in reference to Paper Dome.
Bids were then opened as follows:
Communi-cations readFrom Haglin & Morse of Minneapolis For building University and Observatory... $40,477.00
Bids opened." " University alone................... $33,903.00
From Moran Alsop and Bartholomew of G.F.
For building University Complete............... 34,770.00
" " " Incomplete...............29,670.00
" " Observatory............................. 6,779
From P.B. Broughton, of Minto D.T.
For building University and Observatory .....38,000.00
" " " " and Dome....40,6000.00
" " Dome alone...............................2,600.00
" " University alone.........................5,600.00
Upon motion of Regent James Twamley the Board of Regents went into a Committee
Bid goes into Com. of whole Arose & reported
Bid of P.B. Broughton Accepted for $38000.of the
whole for the purpose of considering the bids. After deliberation, the
committee arose and repeated the following recommendation:
Your committee recommend the acceptance of the tender of P.B. Broughton of Minto for the
building of the University and Observatory without
the Dome, according the plans and
specifications, for the sum of Thirty eight thousand Dollars.
The report was received and unanamously adopted; and the contract awarded to P.B. Broughton.
Bid for Plumbing was then opened from Stevens and Ganegan for $493.75.
Plumber's referred Contract awarded to Stevens & Ganegan $493.75The Bid was accepted and contract awarded to Stevens and Ganegen at the sum of $493.75.
Supt. of BuildingRegent E.A. Healy moved that the matter of procuring a Superintendent of the work be to the Building Committee to report at the next meeting
