MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE
BOARD OF VISITORS OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
HELD ON JANUARY 24, 1969
A special meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board
of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University was held on the
24th day of January, 1969 at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon in the
Board Room of Sanger Hall, Health Sciences Division of the University
in the City of Richmond, Virginia, pursuant to due notice.
Present were all of the members of the Committee except
Messrs. Brent and Wilson.
Present by invitation were Messrs. McGehee, Wygal, Heil,
Brooke and Mrs. Hodges.
Mr. Wayne served as Chairman of the meeting and in the
absence of Mr. Brent, Mrs. Hodges served as Secretary thereof.
Mr. Dabney then reported that he had received a letter
from Governor Godwin advising that it would be impossible to comply
with the request of the University for supplemental funds to be
used in support of the Virginia Institute of Scientific Research.
Mr. Dabney said, however, that it was his understanding that in
view of several resignations and the availability of other funds, it
would be possible for the Institute to operate through the present
fiscal year ending June 30, 1969. After a discussion thereof, on
motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was
determined to proceed with the development of the association with
the Institute, with Dr. Brooke and Colonel Heil being requested to
review their budgets in an effort to obtain funds which might be
made available to assist the Institute, with the Governor to be asked
for permission to transfer the necessary funds within the budgets
for such purpose.
Mr. McGehee, on behalf of the Property Committee, then
reviewed a proposal which had been made to him by Representatives of
the Universal Leaf Tobacco Company that such Company construct several
high rise dormitories on land already owned by that Company located
south of the penitentiary and bounded on the east and west by Second
and Belvediere Streets, respectively, such dormitories to be made
available to students of the University. A general discussion then
followed with Mr. McGehee being authorized to further explore the
proposal with a further report to be made at a later time.
Continuing his report, Mr. McGehee then reviewed the
proposed widening of Harrison Street and the effect it might have
on the future development of the University. A general discussion
then followed after which on motion duly made, seconded and unani-
mously carried, it was determined to recommend to the Board of
Visitors that the Planning Commission be asked to delay action until
such time as the University's Master Plan is further developed.
Mr. Wayne then reported that Colonel Heil had determined
that Dr. R. Blackwell Smith is eligible for sick leave through May
5, 1970.There being no further business to come before the meeting,
the same on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
adjourned.
APPROVED: Secretary
Chairman
