November 28, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
Trinity Valley Community College
The Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees met in a regularly called session at 7:30 pm on Monday November 28, 2022, in the Board Room of the Orval Pirtle Administration Building with the following members present.
Mr. Ray Raymond Mr. Ron Day Mr. David Monk
Mr. Steve Grant Dr. Charlie Risinger Mr. Jerry Stone
Dr. Terry Eason Mr. Mike Hembree
Members not present: Dr. Clayton Gautreaux
1. Mr. Stone opened the meeting with prayer.
2. There were no public comments.
3. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Dr. Eason, for the board to approve Amendment No.1 to Interlocal Agreement to participate in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Kaufman, contingent upon approval by the Kaufman County Commissioners Court. Motion carried unanimously.
4. The following topics were discussed in the president’s report:
• Board of Trustees Christmas Luncheon – December 8th at 11:30
• TVCC Fall Graduation – December 9th at 10 am at the Athens High School Gymnasium
• Football Coach Sherard Poteete and the TVCC football team was recognized for their 8-2 season, SWJCFC conference championship, and #10 national ranking. The Cardinals have accepted an invitation to the 2022 Game One Bowl scheduled for noon Sunday, Dec. 4, at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Coach Poteet was also named SWJCFC Coach of the Year.
• Dr. King recognized Lady Cardinal Volleyball Coach Aleah Hayes. The Lady Cardinals were the undefeated Region XIV conference and regional tournament champions finishing 8th at the national tournament. Coach Hayes was also named Region XIV Coach of the Year.
• The LVN Pinning Ceremony will be Wednesday, November 30th at 10:00 am at the Health Science Center
• Next Board Meeting – January 23
5. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Grant, for the board to approve the
the October 13th and October 24, 2022, board meeting minutes. Motion
carried unanimously.
6. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Dr. Eason, for the board to approve the
business, financial, and investment reports for September 2022. Motion
carried unanimously.
7. Mr. Hembree moved, seconded by Mr. Day, for the board to approve the
electrician and plumbing programs on the Terrell Campus. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, for the board to approve a full-
time electrical lineman instructor for the Palestine and Terrell Campuses.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Mr. Grant, for the board to approve the
2022 levy amounts as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
10. Mr. Hembree moved, seconded by Dr. Eason, for the board to approve
the Direct Solutions proposal for custodial/janitorial service with contract
stipulations defined for guarantees. Motion carried unanimously.
11. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, for the board to reject the
bid for a fire sprinkler protection system at NW Dorm. Motion carried
unanimously.
12. Mr. Day moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, for the board to approve the
personnel updates as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
13. Dr. Eason moved, seconded by Mr. Grant, for the board to convene to
executive session at 8:49 PM pursuant Government Code 551.072 the
Texas Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes:
a) Real Property
14. Mr. Day moved, seconded by Mr. Hembree, for the board to return from
executive session at 9:10 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
15. No action was taken during executive session.
16. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Raymond to adjourn the meeting at
9:11 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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Submitted By Jerry King, President Date
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Approved Board Chair Date
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