# NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.429 GENERAL SESSION Chair Kemp called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 2163 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/BoardMeeting429.pdf) Referenced from: [Board of Governors](/pages/about/board-of-governors/) ## Document text ## NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARDOFGOVERNORSMEETINGNO.429 GENERAL SESSION Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Moosonee Room R105 1:00 p.m. Video and Teleconference ## PRESENT: ## Board : G. Kemp (Chair) - R. Foy (Second Vice-Chair) - G. Pirie (Governor at Large) - F. Gibbons (President) - J. Carbonneau - L. Kozak - B. Allan - D. Walsh - P. McConnell - G. Waghorn - D. Larkman - S. Munroe ## Staff: - P. Fortier, Executive Assistant, Office of the President and Board of Governors - A. Penner, V.P. Academic & Student Success - L. Berthiaume, Executive Director, Student Services, Institutional Research & Registrar - C. Heavens, Executive Director, Community, Business Development and Employment Services - M. Baker, V.P. Finance, Administration & Indigenous Services ## Guest : Mr. Edward Liu Regrets : - D. Seary - D. Rizzuto - A. Rondeau - A. Spacek - W. Church ## 1. OPENING PROCEDURES ## (a) CALL TO ORDER Chair Kemp called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. ## (b) CHAIR'S REMARKS Chair Kemp welcomed everyone at the Moosonee Campus and those participating at a distance. The Chair also welcomed Mr. Edward Liu, our Agent visiting from China and Mr. Michael McAuley, Portfolio Manager with TD Wealth Private Investment Counsel, participating by video. A Traditional Territory Acknowledgement was shared. ## 2. AGENDA ## (a) MODIFICATIONS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS The President asked that item 6c. Approval for Waste Management Services be deleted from the agenda. ## (b) ADOPTION Moved by: J. Carbonneau Motion Seconded by: D. Walsh 17-03-17 THAT the agenda for the Meeting No. 429 of the Board of Governors of Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology dated March 22, 2017 be adopted as amended. Carried ## 3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST - DECLARATIONS The Chair called for disclosures of actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest. None were expressed. ## 4. COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS Mr. Michael McAuley, Portfolio Manager with TD Wealth Private Investment Counsel joined the Board to speak about the college's investment portfolio and to share his views on investment trends for the short and long-term. Mr. McAuley accepted to join the Board on a more regular basis to provide investment information. Mr. Mike Baker, V.P., Finance Administration and Indigenous Services then reviewed the college's Quarterly Investment Report as at December 30, 2016. Mr. Baker also touched on investment gains in January and February, which will be reflected in the next investment report for the period ending March 31 st to be presented at the May Board meeting. Chair Kemp inquired about the college's original investment and net growth since joining TD Wealth and our next report will reflect college contributions separately. The Board thanked Mr. McAuley and Mr. Baker for their presentations. President Gibbons introduced Mr. Edward Liu, our agent in China. Mr. Liu thanked the Board for the opportunity to travel with them to Moosonee and to make a presentation today. Mr. Liu appreciates the trust and support of the college for his work in China. He elaborated on current partnerships which as at September, saw close to 500 students registered in Northern College programs. Mr. Liu also shared some of his future goals in terms of partnerships and the student enrolment he would like to attain on behalf of the college. Mr. Liu acknowledged the great academic support received from the college and invited Board members to visit him in Beijing. The Board thanked Mr. Liu for his visit to the college and his presentation today. ## 5. STANDING ITEMS ## (a) APPROVAL OF GENERAL SESSION MINUTES #428 AND #428S (Meetings Held January 10, and January 30, 2017) Moved by: J. Carbonneau Motion Seconded by: G. Pirie 18-03-17 THAT the minutes of Meeting No. 428 held January 10, 2017 and #428S held January 30, 2017 be adopted as presented. Carried Motions from the Committee of the Whole minutes of Meeting No. 428, dated January 10, 2017 follow. ``` Moved by: A. Rondeau Motion Seconded by: L. Kozak 12-01-17 THAT the Committee of the Whole Agenda No. 428 dated January 10, 2017 be adopted as amended. Carried Moved by: B. Allan Motion Seconded by: P. McConnell 13-01-17 THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 427 dated November 8, 2016 be approved as presented; AND THAT motions 102-11-16 to 108-11-16 be recorded in the General Session of the minutes. Carried Moved by: L. Kozak Motion Seconded by: D. Rizzuto 14-01-17 THAT the Board of Governors receive the minutes of the Board Executive Committee meeting held October 27, 2016 and the Electronic Vote Minutes dated December 6, 2016. Carried Moved by: L. Kozak Motion Seconded by: D. Walsh 15-01-17 THAT the Board of Governors approve an increase of $279,470 + HST to the contract with J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd., for the provision of architectural services for the construction of the Integrated Emergency Services Complex at the Timmins Campus. Carried Moved by: D. Rizzuto Motion Seconded by: G. Waghorn 16-01-17 THAT the meeting be adjourned. Carried ``` ## (b) FINANCE REPORT Mr. Mike Baker presented the finance report for the period ended January 31, 2017 and reviewed changes in the statement of operations for the period, resulting in a projected surplus of $848K, which we continue to monitor closely. Governor Foy commended administration for the projected year-end result and inquired about college policy around year-end surpluses. Mr. Baker elaborated on plans to address some deferred purchases and to allocate funds to reserves. ## 6. NEW BUSINESS ## (a) APPROVAL FOR BUDGET EXPENDITURES Moved by: R. Foy Motion Seconded by: D. Walsh 19-03-17 THAT the Board of Governors approve continued operating expenditures, in a fiscally responsible manner, from April 1, 2017 to May 9, 2017, not to exceed total expenditures of $7 million. Carried ## (b) VERBAL UPDATE ON 2017-2018 BUDGET Mr. Baker elaborated on the 2017-18 budget which continues to be developed, reflecting a projected year-end surplus for March 2018. Mr. Baker also informed the Board the college has hired a new Controller, Mr. Mitch Dumas, MBA, CPA, CGA, to replace Ms. Claire Verdu who will be retiring later this year. Mr. Baker recognized the years of excellent work and the professionalism of Ms. Verdu. ## (c) APPROVAL FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES This item was deleted. ## (d) APPROVAL FOR BOARD POLICIES Moved by: J. Carbonneau Motion 20-03-17 Seconded by: D. Walsh THAT the Board of Governors approve the following policies, as presented: A-2 Programs of Instruction A-3 Strategic Plan A-4 Business Plan A-5 Annual Report B-1 Policy Development D-10 Leadership Succession Plan Carried ## (e) ANNUAL REPORT FROM MATERIALS JOINING INNOVATION CENTRE President Gibbons presented the annual report prepared by Mr. Jeff Molyneaux. There were no questions from the Board. Moved by: R. Foy Motion Seconded by: G. Pirie 21-03-17 THAT the Board of Governors receive the 2016 Materials Joining Innovation Centre Annual Report. Carried ## (f) MARCH 2017 PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD President Gibbons reviewed the March 2017 Dashboard, which has now come full cycle, having been first introduced in March 2016. Members commented they appreciate receiving this report and like how the information is presented. The President clarified that 'Applications' data is provided for information purposes, explaining that this is not an element for which targets can be established given students may apply to multiple programs at a college. ## (g) 2017 GRADUATION AND AWARDS CEREMONIES Chair Kemp invited the Board to review the schedule of graduations and awards ceremonies and to confirm which events they might attend. | May 25 - Kirkland Lake Grad: | L. Kozak | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/BoardMeeting429.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/BoardMeeting429.pdf)