The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 11, 1992 - Page 3 Libraries hurt by funding by Loretta Lee Daily Staff Reporter University libraries may be even quieter in the coming months as hiring freezes and cutbacks in equip- ment spending create reductions in University library services. Dean of the University Library Donald Riggs has been asked by Gilbert Whitaker, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, to put a hold on part of the library's total budget in case the state recalls funds. The freeze on part of the li- brary's budget is due to Michigan's "grim" financial situation, Riggs said. College deans around campus have been asked to put similar holds on their budgets, he added. The freeze on 2.57 percent of the library's budget - amounting to $349,000 - will affect personnel and non-personnel departments, Riggs said. "In order to hold that money, vacant positions will be unfilled until the end of the fiscal year," Riggs said of the hiring freeze. Riggs said the hiring freeze .could affect availability of books. "The major impact (of holding library funds) will be ... when posi- tions become vacant and won't be filled. There will be backlogs in un- cataloged books ... Fewer books will be catalogued, and that has an impact on the student body, naturally," Riggs said. Riggs said delays in purchasing new equipment may be another ef- fect of the partial budget freeze. The library tries to purchase new MIR- LYN terminals yearly, but that may not be possible this year, he said. Effects of the hold would not carry over to the book budget, which is protected from a reduction in spending, Riggs said. LSA senior Matteo Valenti, who worked at the library last year, called the cut in services at the li- brary, "disheartening." "If we're such a great institu- tion, how can we keep up our re- search if the library falls apart?" Valenti asked. Riggs said that there would be no cuts in library hours this semester. Councilmembers crusade to save Ann Arbor trees by Travis McReynolds Daily City Reporter At last night's City Council working session and public hearing, the council and local residents de- bated the Natural Features Preser- vation Ordinance -- an attempt to preserve Ann Arbor's trees, streams, and marshes. The ordinance - which passed the preliminary reading at last Monday's council meeting by a 7 to 3 vote - requires a permit for re- moving any "landmark" tree on land being developed or on existing lots. The ordinance must pass a sec- ond reading at next weeks council meeting before it goes into effect. Councilmember Bob Eckstein (D-5th Ward) said the purpose is not to hinder development, but rather to encourage the preservation of area trees and wetlands. Eckstein helped draft the proposed ordinance along with Kirk Dodge (R-2nd Ward), representatives from other city departments, area contractors, and environmentalists. Dodge - despite his role in drafting the ordinance - voted against the proposal in the first reading. "This is really insulting, the im- plication being that the people who for over 160 years have made this city green and wonderful are sud- denly no longer wise enough to make those decisions," Dodge said. Ken Schwartz, a citizen member of the committee said, "Part of the reason people come to Ann Arbor is because of its natural beauty. When people come back to the city in 2010, we want them to be in awe when they see the size of the trees in Ann Arbor." The proposed fine for removing a landmark tree without a permit ranges from $763 for removing a tree with a six-inch trunk diameter at chest level to $76,302 for a tree with a 60-inch diameter. Trees within 15 feet of homes are exempt. The portion of the ordinance con- cerning wetlands and watercourses calls for a buffer zone between the area and a potential development and prohibits surface runoff di- rectly into the waterway. Of the 18 citizens who spoke about the ordinance, 12 voiced objec- tions to it. Griffith Dick, an Ann Arbor res- ident said, "(The proponents of the ordinance) say this is a way to keep this city green, but what you are do- ing is treating the people who helped keep this city green like po- tential criminals. Anticipating them to cut down trees and ready to fine them when they do." "I find this ordinance ap- palling," Dick added. "I feel in a way I am being chumped. I have sil- ver maples on my property, silver maples aren't landmark trees, they are overgrown weeds." Ann Arbor Township resident Sandra Meltzer spoke on behalf of the ordinance. "The loss of a natural resource represents a loss to the community as well as a loss to the natural fea- tures of the community," Meltzer said. "Landmark trees are gifts to us from the past. Our preservation of them is a gift to the future." In 1988, the council's attempt to pass a similar, but much more re- strictive ordinance failed. West Bloomfield Township re- cently attempted to pass a similar ordinance which also failed. Eck- stein said it failed because the ordi- nance emphasized the hindrance of growth rather than the preservation of natural features. Dust buster Oliver Jones, a customer at Fingerle Lumber, collects sawdust that he will use to deoderize the barn where he keeps his animals. Assembly considers resolution to freeze fee hikes by Jennifer Silverberg Daily MSA Reporter Michigan Student Assembly will vote on four resolutions introduced by the Rules and Elections Committee - including a cap on the mandatory student fee - during the assembly's next two meetings. At tonight's meeting, the assem- bly will consider a resolution which would cap the mandatory MSA fee at $6.27 per semester. The resolution states MSA could reduce the fee at the assembly's discretion. However, a fee increase would require a major- ity vote of the assembly or a student petition of 500 signatures. "I'm going to vote it down be- cause it sets a cap on the student fee and two-thirds of MSA's budget goes to Student Legal Services (SLS), who have had a lot of finan- cial troubles lately," Rackham Rep. Amy Polk said. "Any move the as- sembly makes to limit our ability to raise the fee hurts SLS far more than it hurts the assembly." If this constitutional amendment passes by a two-thirds vote, the pro- posal will be placed on the winter election ballot. A three-fifths vote of the student body would approve the resolution. "We're ultimately trying to have a little more direct student control over how MSA spends its money so students don't feel they have to pay this money and there's nothing they can do about it," Rules and Elections Committee Chair Brian Kight said. "This was something that the en- tire committee worked on," he added. "There are a lot of people saying they want more control over the as- sembly's funding. What we've tried to do is work out something more practical than a voluntary funding system where you pay MSA if you want to." Last term, a similar proposal was submitted to the assembly and was rejected. However, the former pro- posal did not include a cap and a stu- dent petition required 1,000 signa- tures instead of the 500 currently proposed. "Last term's proposal was more rigid and not as well-developed and thought out," Kight said. "We've ironed the bugs out of the old one." The committee will also ask the assembly to vote on a compiled code change to update names of schools things, some don't do much of any- thing and some do bad things," Kight said. "Students haven't had the opportunity to re-evaluate these commissions and we wanted to give them the ability to decide which is- sues are and aren't important to 'We're ultimately trying to have a little more direct student control over how MSA spends its money.' i- Brian Kight Rules and Elections Committee Chair - Moreover, Rakham Rep. Jeff Hinte and LSA Rep. Todd Ochoa are presenting a resolution to the assem- bly tonight asking the assembly to do everything possible to insure that students' perspective are incorporated into the University's safety and secu- rity policies and practices. The resolution also asks the as- sembly to pledge support for the Student Rights Commission's (SRC) efforts to organize University students around the issues of safety and security. Finally, it asks the assembly to "do everything in its power to insure that the letter as well as the spirit of Michigan Public Act 120 of 1990 is adhered to by the University administration." Public Act 120 requires the University to hold public hearings and establish an oversight board to deal with future grievances about the campus police before transferring power of the campus police from the Washtenaw County Sheriff to the University. included in the code. References to the School of Physical Education will be changed to Kinesiology and the School of Library Science will be referred to as the School of Information and Library Studies. In addition, the assembly will hear a proposal at next week's meet- ing that would amend the constitu- tion and ask the student body to vote to eliminate or keep each of MSA's eight commissions. "A lot of these have been around for a long time, some do good them." Kight said that this term's pro- posal is much different from a pro- posal submitted last term to com- bine the commissions into one "supercommission." The resolution requires a two- thirds assembly vote to be put on the winter election ballot. Three- fifths of the student body would have to vote to remove a commission be- fore it would be eliminated from the assembly. THE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today Library fumes spur staff to get fresh air Meetings Ann Arbor Committee to Defend Abortion and Reproductive Rights (AACDARR), general mtg, Michigan Union, Tap rm., 6:30 p.m. Asian American Association, weekly mtg, Nikky lounge, Mosher-Jordan, 7:30 p.m. Time and Relative Dimensions in Ann Arbor video presentation 2439 Mason Hall, 8 p.m. Anthropology Club, meeting, Dominick's, 7 p.m. Men's Support Group Mass Meeting sponsored by Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center. Michigan Union Wolverine Rm., 7:30 p.m. Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law Fraternity, Meeting and Elections Michigan Union Anderson Room D, 7 p.m. Speakers "A Perspective on Korean Reunification," Jan Kwon, Korean- American Businesswomen. International Forum Tuesday Lunch, 603 E. Madison, 12:00 p.m. "Energy Disposal in Photo-Induced Reactions," Dr. Martin Tanner, Department of Chemistry, UCLA. Chemistry Building, rm. 1640. "Paleoindian Colonization of Eastern North America," Dr. David Anderson, Archaeologist, National Park Service. 2009 Natural Science Auditorium, 12-1: 00 p.m. Michigan Political Leadership Program, Alan Ehrenhalt-eeditor of Governing Magazine Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, 600 West Lafayette Blvd, 3:00 p.m. Furthermore Safewalk, nighttime safety walking service. Sun-Thurs 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Fri-Sat, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Stop by 102 UGLi or call 936-1000. Also, extended hn.rs -,.m- 1n - -a m .tnn hvb p.m.-1:30 a.m. , Fri-Sat 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Stop by 2333 Bursley or call 763- WALK. Stress and Time Management, Consultations with peer counselors available, 3100 Michigan Union, 11-1 p.m. Undergraduate Psychology Department, Undergraduate psychology advising, walk-in or appointment, K-108 West Quad, 9 a.nm-4 p.m. "High School and Les Maitres Fous," Anthropology film series, Modern Languages Building, Room 2, 7: 00 p.m. free "Daughters of the Dust," feature film. Modern Languages Building Aud 4, 6 p.m. free "Events in the USSR and the Future of Humanity," S P A R K: Revolutionary History Series. Modern Languages Building Rm, B122, 7:00 p.m.- 8: 00 p.m. DIAG Banner Painting S.A.D.D. (Students Against Drunk Driving) East Quad, 2nd Prescott Lounge, 7:00 p.m. Kaffeestunde, weekly German coffee and conversation, 3rd floor Commons Rm, MLB, all welcome, 4:30-6 p.m. Spring Never Ever and Over 30 Hockey Leagues, registrations for Ann Arbor residents begins Jan. 27; begins Feb. 2 for non-residents, with Ann Arbor Department of Parks and Recreation. ECB Peer Writing Tutors, Angell/Mason Hall Computing Center, 7-11 pm. Michigan Ultima Team, practice times changed, 9:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Department of Parks and Recreation, registration for Over 30 Hockey Leagues, Spring Science Day Camp, and Spring Pioneer Living Day Camp. Career Planning and Placement., Employment Presentation: FRB, Mchgan Tnion..Poni Rm .:0-7.A by Purvi Shah Daily Administration Reporter Taubman Medical Library staff members are being advised to leave the building every hour -to get fresh air due to the presence of carbon monoxide exhaust fumes from con- struction equipment. While there is no evidence of, carbon monoxide poisoning, staff members have complained of headaches and nausea resulting from the fumes, said Taubman Medical Library Head Librarian Suzanne Grefsheim. An Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) company has determined that carbon monox- ide levels are within designated limits. "Several people on the staff have been ill because of the fumes that come from the exhaust. We have ad- vised everyone to go out and get fresh air regularly ... That seems to have helped most everyone," Gref- sheim said. "We are extremely concerned that people are feeling some ill ef- fects from this," she added. "(OS HA representatives) have tested the library for carbon monoxide levels and have found that they were well within the lim- its." Grefsheim indicated that OSHA representatives will continue, to monitor the library. She added that charcoal filters will be installed to clean the air and remove the smell. Additionally, construction workers have been told to turn off machine engines whenever the equipment is not in use. The Reserve Reading Room is the place in the library most affected by fumes because the construction is occurring adjacent to that area and because air tends to accumulate there. "It's probably not surprising that this problem is more concen- trated down there," Grefsheim said. Students have not been informed of the situation because most stu- dents use the facilities after con- struction work is completed for the day. Grefsheim said, "Most people do not spend long periods of time in the Research Room during the day ... There is no intake of exhaust likely to occur after (3:30 p.m.)." But she added that students who feel queasy should get fresh air and employees who feel ill could leave. "If they feel ill at all, they are en- couraged to go home," Grefsheim said. "If they choose to take sick leave, that's alright also." Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation 5TH AVE. AT LIBERTY 761-9700 Oo VE TLIET DAILY S HOWS BEFORE 6 PMoi-. 3.00 ALL DAY TUESDAY STUDETWIh.. 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