HRC Meeting		Date: 09.27.07; 10:00 a.m.	DFM Conference Room
Facilitator	Dick Goulet, Interim Director
Note taker	Pat Caudel-Butler
Attendees	Members: Steve Keown; Nathan Hale; Lloyd Blanton; Dan Chaney; Joey Taylor; Nathan Brindley; Robin Shulda; Danny Eakles. Daniel Jolly. ABSENT: Kathy Price
Old Business
Process Improvement project
Discussion	As some of the members had not received the Process Improvement Project packet for review, this will be tabled until the next regularly scheduled HRC Meeting.
update project managers search
Discussion	Chaney reported PM positions currently filled; Landscape Architect position remains open.
espc contract
Discussion	RFP went out 9-7-07; ask Dyer and Harrison to name staff member to participate on screening committee as DFM representative.
auxiliary hrc representative
Discussion	Discussed with Rodney Hull; he will appoint a representative, as well as an alternate.
relocation of gas tanks
Discussion	Follow-up required.
Radio issues
Discussion	John Osborne requested Interim Director Goulet to research what current radio system we have in place and make recommendation as to what type of system we would like to have if we upgraded. Radio training and radio etiquette also discussed.
tcnw drain/flood issue
Discussion	PM Chaney discussed with Senior PM Johnson; draining issue continues to be problematic at this location; involves handicap accessible ramp; elevator issue also discussed at this facility; ADA issue. Goulet will discuss at next ADA Meeting.
plumbing shop parking space
Discussion	Resolved.
grounds shop renovations
Discussion	Doors are in; electrical outlets needed.
jIT time delivery
Discussion	Some concerns still exist.
Update sidewalk repairs
Discussion	Ongoing issue due to budget; PM Chaney getting ready to pour concrete at Gilbert Hall.

Lighting PS1
Discussion	Manager Harrison, Supervisor Berthelot and Tuggle walked PS1; found lack of lighting; safety issue; created Night Electrical Lighting Team to work at night replacing lights were needed on campus.
update safety issue @ step down at academic complex
Discussion	PM Chaney will look into; follow-up required.
new Business
cross-training
Discussion	Cross training of personnel in shops discussed to allow staff means to learn in different areas and as an opportunity to grow and advance in preparation for several DFM employees who will be taking early retirement. Director Goulet will discuss with managers.
vendor parking
Discussion	Discussion was held regarding shop vehicles parking in vendor designated parking spots and vendors having to park in other shop areas’ parking spots; discussion held regarding need to number parking spaces.
P&T Issues
Discussion	P&T staff members who drive Gators checking vehicles for permit violations are driving on grass instead of walking campus. Director Goulet will discuss with Jennifer Tougas next week.
student workers’ uniforms
Discussion	Student workers are not adhering to department’s dress policy, i.e. wearing sandals, (safety issue); not wearing WKU DFM uniforms as other employees are required to.
dfm truck usage
Discussion	Grounds Assistant Supervisor’s truck parked full week while assistant supervisor on vacation; none of grounds crew allowed to use.
hrc by-laws
Discussion	Tenure on HRC discussed; Interim Director will review bylaws.
Adjournment	Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. (NEXT REGULAR HRC MEETING SCHEDULED ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, AT 10:00 A.M., DFM CONFERENCE ROOM.)