Board of Trustee Meeting

26oth Meeting of the MMA Board of Trustees  

 

Friday, 20 September 2019  

PRESENT

Trustees Chalas (remotely), Connor, Heath, Panchley, Prendergast, Shores (remotely),  Thomann, Turkington, Wilkinson, Vice Chairwoman Waters, and Chairman Kane 

 

ABSENT 

None

 

CALL TO ORDER 

Chairman Kane called the meeting to order at 0900 in accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting  Laws. The meeting meets a physical quorum. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

Chairman Kane requested a motion to approve the Board of Trustees minutes from 14 June 2019  as written. Trustee Wilkinson motioned to approve the Board of Trustees minutes from 14 June  2019 as written, seconded, MOVED unanimously by roll call vote: 

  • Trustee Chalas (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Connor-yes  
  • Trustee Heath-yes  
  • Trustee Panchley-yes  
  • Trustee Prendergast-yes  
  • Trustee Shores (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Thomann-yes  
  • Trustee Turkington-yes  
  • Vice Chair Waters-yes  
  • Trustee Wilkinson -yes  
  • Chairman Kane-yes

CHAIRMAN’S OPENING STATEMENT 

Chairman Kane introduced new trustee Melissa Panchley to the board. Chairman Kane praised the  positive editorial in the Cape Cod Times regarding maintaining relationships with the Academy’s Taylor  Point neighbors.  

Chairman Kane welcomed back trustee/chair emeritus CAPT Galen B. Locke Jr. ’85. CAPT Locke  served on the board for ten years. RADM McDonald, Chairman Kane, and Vice Chairwomen Waters  presented CAPT Locke with a Chelsea Clock and thanked him for his service to the Board of Trustees.  CAPT Locke stated it was an honor and privilege to serve the Academy and will continue to do so.  

Trustee Turkington made a motion to approve Education-FY20-01 approving and accepting  Honorary Degree Recipient CAPT Galen B. Locke Jr. ’85 for Commencement 20 June 2020,  seconded, MOVED unanimously by roll call vote: 

  • Trustee Chalas (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Connor-yes  
  • Trustee Heath-yes  
  • Trustee Panchley-yes  
  • Trustee Prendergast-yes  
  • Trustee Shores (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Thomann-yes  
  • Trustee Turkington-yes  
  • Vice Chair Waters-yes  
  • Trustee Wilkinson -yes  
  • Chairman Kane-yes 

 

REPORTS FROM CAMPUS CONSTITUENTS  

Regimental Commander  

  • CAPT Ed Rozak, Vice President of Student Services/ComCad reported in 1/C Nathan Moreira,  Regimental Commander absence. CAPT Rozak narrated an orientation PowerPoint. There are 474  Freshman cadet candidates; the loss seven; fourteen cadets are from Panama; and the Orientation Mini  Cruise to New York was a huge success. There are ninety-four cadet officers and squad leaders and the  theme for the regiment is “effective communication.” 

Student Government Association  

  • 1/C Cadet Collin Stephenson, SGA President reported they SGA is working with the business office to  steam line paperwork. They have had “flash events” and a tailgate for students at the Chowder Bowl.  The Spirit of Boston Cruise will be held 18 October 2019. The SGA is organizing the student lounge  and storage.

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT  

  • RADM Francis X. McDonald, President reported Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, CEO A.P. Moller Holding  has also accepted to speak at Commencement 20 June 2020.  

  • RADM McDonald reported on his upcoming trip to China. He will be visiting Shanghai Maritime  University. RADM McDonald was invited to be the keynote speaker for the Maritime Universities  Presidents Forum. He will be rounding out his trip by attending the naming of a ship for the Foremost  Group.  

  • RADM McDonald stated the Academy’s enrollment is strong and how fortunate he was to have the  faculty and staff that he has. 

 

STRATEGIC INFORMATION REPORTS 

Student Life Committee Report  

  • CAPT Rozak gave his report under the Regimental Commander. Committee Chairman Prendergast  reported he is excited for the “youngies” new chapter as cadets. 

Facilities & Finance Committee Report  

Committee Chairman Connor made a motion to approve Facilities & Finance-FY20-01,  authorizes the President to spend up to Five Million Dollars from the Academy’s Reserve Fund  along with entering into an agreement with the Massachusetts State College Building Authority  (MSCBA) not to exceed Twelve Million Dollars to build a dormitory/conference center on the  Beachmoor site, seconded, MOVED unanimously by roll call vote:  

  • Trustee Chalas (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Connor-yes  
  • Trustee Heath-yes  
  • Trustee Panchley-yes  
  • Trustee Prendergast-yes  
  • Trustee Shores (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Thomann-yes  
  • Trustee Turkington-yes  
  • Vice Chair Waters-yes  
  • Trustee Wilkinson -yes  
  • Chairman Kane-yes  

RADM McDonald stated the Academy made commitments to the Taylor Point Community. The  Academy will not use eminent domain to acquire land, will minimize traffic in the neighborhood, a view  impact study will be done; and there will be more frequent meetings with the Chairwoman of the  Selectmen Board.

 

Marine Operations Committee Report  

  • Committee Chairwoman Chalas asked for updates. CAPT Brigid Pavilonis, Vice President of Academic  Affairs reported the T. S. Kennedy was on standby for hurricane relief efforts and how important our  national assets play a role in these catastrophic disasters. 

Education Committee Report  

Trustee Turkington made a motion to approve Education-FY20-01 approving and accepting  Honorary Degree Recipient Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, CEO A.P. Moller Holding for  Commencement 20 June 2020, seconded, MOVED unanimously by roll call vote:  

  • Trustee Chalas (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Connor-yes  
  • Trustee Heath-yes  
  • Trustee Panchley-yes  
  • Trustee Prendergast-yes  
  • Trustee Shores (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Thomann-yes  
  • Trustee Turkington-yes  
  • Vice Chair Waters-yes  
  • Trustee Wilkinson -yes  
  • Chairman Kane-yes 

Audit & Governance Committee Report  

Committee Chairman Wilkinson requested a motion to approve Chairman-FY20-01, to consider  approving and accepting the 2-Year Voyage Plan, 2020-2021. Vice Chairwoman Waters motioned to approve Chairman-FY20-01, to consider approving and accepting the 2-Year Voyage Plan,  2020-2021, seconded, MOVED unanimously by roll call vote:  

  • Trustee Chalas (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Connor-yes  
  • Trustee Heath-yes  
  • Trustee Panchley-yes  
  • Trustee Prendergast-yes  
  • Trustee Shores (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Thomann-yes  
  • Trustee Turkington-yes  
  • Vice Chair Waters-yes  
  • Trustee Wilkinson -yes  
  • Chairman Kane-yes  

Committee Chairman Wilkinson requested all administrative items be completed and returned to the  Clerk. 

 

REPORTS FROM CAMPUS CONSTITUENTS 

MMA Parents Association  

  • CAPT Ed Rozak, Vice President of Student Services/ComCad reported in the absence of MMAPA  President Mike Buzzell. CAPT Rozak reported the MMAPA had their first meeting recently for the new  academy year. They continue to support the Academy and are looking forward to a great year. 

MMA Foundation  

  • CAPT Elizabeth Simmons, Vice President of External Affairs reported Homecoming will be the  weekend of 05 October 2019. 

MMA Alumni Association  

  • Trustee Prendergast reported the MMAAA President Heather Twiss presented twelve awards at  commencement this past June; the annual Red Sox outing was held on 04 July; a club hockey golf  tournament took place on 26 July; the Lenny Clark Show was a great success, and the 31st CAPT Al  Wilson Golf Tournament is scheduled for 04 October 2019 and is sold out. 

AFSCME  

  • No report.

APA  

  • No report.  

MSCA  

  • No report.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT  

None.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS  

None.  

 

NEW BUSINESS  

Trustee Chalas reported the Team Miles for McCallum - Army Ten Miler was a big success. 

 

ADJOURNMENT 

Chairman Kane requested a motion to adjourn the Board of Trustees open meeting at 0950.  Trustee Prendergast motioned to adjourn the Board of Trustees open meeting at 0950 seconded,  MOVED unanimously by roll call vote:  

  • Trustee Chalas (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Connor-yes  
  • Trustee Heath-yes  
  • Trustee Panchley-yes  
  • Trustee Prendergast-yes  
  • Trustee Shores (remotely)-yes  
  • Trustee Thomann-yes  
  • Trustee Turkington-yes  
  • Vice Chair Waters-yes  
  • Trustee Wilkinson -yes  
  • Chairman Kane-yes  

The 20 September 2019 Board of Trustees Meeting adjourned at 0950.