Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 26, 1978

MINUTES SENATE MEETING it 17 September 26, 1978 Moyer Student Union Building Room 201 Call to Order The seventeenth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order by the Speaker at 4:06 p.m. in Lounge 201 of; the Moyer Student Union Building. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Phillip Jackson Peggy Racel (Excused - Late) Lise Wyman Kirk Voelcker Lorraine Alderman Joyce Bridges Bill Botos Peggy Burnham Byron Blasco Ron Deems Scott Greene Lisa Wolfbrandt Rick Gutierrez Mary Barney (Excused - Late) Bruce Bayne Danny Campbell Bill Onorato Dave Craddock Joe Matvay David Martinez Scott Gonzalez Absent Shellee Willden (Excused) DeAnn Turpen (Unexcused) Susana Reyes (Unexcused) Jeanne Harkenrider (Excused) Shawn Jenkins (Excused) III. Approval of Minutes //16 There were no corrections or additions to the Minutes of Senate Meeting //16, therefore, the Minutes stand approved. IV. Executive Board Announcements (Peggy Racel arrived at 4:09 - excused.) Election Rules The Speaker announced that the Election Rules must be approved as of this Meeting because time is short, and elections will be coming up soon. Blue Books The Speaker asked to help police the distribution of these books, and try to prevent abuse of this program. Senate The Speaker announced that after this Meeting the Senate will be complete with a full 28 member Senate, and this will be the first for this since last May. USUNS Meeting President White announced that an USUNS Meeting was held Thursday, September 21. At this meeting Marshal Willick made a resolution about a state-wide S.E.F. Committee. He also announced that everyone thought it was a good idea, and it is now an USUNS supported project. Now, even Community Colleges can take part in this project. Minutes - Senate Meeting It 17 September 26, 1978 Page 3 State-Wide Financial Aid Committee President White announced that USUNS has adopted the State-Wide Financial Aid Committee, and they have selected him as the official USUNS representative to the Committee. San Francisco Convention President White announced that the San Francisco Convention was very productive. Not only did they have a chance to review some of the radio equipment available, but they also had a chance to talk to the FCC. He announced that the stations license should be coming through shortly, maybe sometime in October. University Senate President White announced that and Ad Hoc Committee will be set up with the University or Faculty Senate to solve some common problems. This should be a sort of joint Committee. This will be a lO/ne^ibcr Committee, and should be meeting twice a month, at least. Dr. Mattson will send an agenda of their meetings every week, and we shall in turn send them one of ours. He also announced that this is a binding agreement with this year's President only. Liquor Control Policy (Mary Barney arrived at 4:21 p.m. - excused.) President White read the following memo from Dr. Seidman concerning the liquor control policy: Dr. Dixon, as Acting President, has approved the content of the attached memorandum. As you can see, the suggestions apply to social functions involving a relatively large number of students and I think their implementation will make events more enjoyable without impairing the required control. As you know, the students are having some difficulty recruiting the necessary "responsible person" for their social functions. It appears that people will serve only jf strict liquor controls are imposed, yet overly strict liquor controls make the social event less enjoyable. By this memorandum I would like to suggest certain policies that should improve the social event without exposing any "responsible person" to unreasonable risk. 1. When possible, the event should be limited to the second floor of the Student Union. The procedure of purchasing tickets at the base of the stairs and checking I.D. on the landing works reasonably well. One University Police Officer should always be present at the essential point where identifications are examined. 2. Rather than using wrist bands, two stamps should be used. Those over 21 should receive a large bright (orange or yellow) stamp and those under 21 a darker stamp. Ordinary red stamps and light red wrist bands are very difficult to observe at a distance and I am sure that a bright colored ink can either be purchased, or if necessary concocted on campus. The stamp Minutes - Senate Meeting It 17 September 26, 1978 Page 3 should be placed on each individual's right hand because most people will be holding their cup in this hand. 3. Two, and only two, distinctly different cups should be used. One cup for all alcoholic beverages and the other for all non-alcoholic beverages. If this policy is combined with the use of stamps it will be fairly easy to determine, from a substantial distace, if a minor is drinking from a cup reserved for alcoholic beverages. A. The serving area for alcoholic beverages should be confined to a lounge and tables should be provided in this lounge for those who choose to drink there. This policy will eliminate the need for policing the people who do not choose to mix among those who may be under 21 years of age and will also help to generally thin out the crowd. A guard should be placed at the entrance to the lounge in which liquor is being served and authorized to double check identification when he feels that this step is necessary. 5. Beverages can be permitted in the ballroom if a brighter stamp is used and if enough light is provided for observation. The light need only be in the area where beverages will be consumed and the dance floor can be kept relatively dark for any desired special effects. This step will permit the students to enjoy the dance while continuing to socialize and impose no difficulty on the enforcement of our policies. 6. The "police presence" can be minimized by having provate security guards control the outside entrances deeper in the alcoves and away from the dance floor except for the times they will be expected to make periodic checks on liquor consumption. Posting a uniformed guard at the main entrance to the ballroom is unavoidable and probably a good deterrent. Art Club and UNLV Logo President White announced that Bill Morris is now responsible for the Rebel statue and the logo. Now, the next step is to redesign the logo. He also announced that a representative from the Art Club called and offerred their services to help design the logo. President White that a selection committee might be set up consisting of five members, but this will not be determined until a later date. Co-Sponsored Dance Tim Herlosky announced that this Saturday, September 30, a co-sponsored dance will be held in the Ballroom from 8 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. He also announced that next semester the Activities Board will be conducting another survey for the lectures. If you have any suggestions for lecturers please advise him. CSUN Logo The Speaker announced that a CSUN logo was being prepared, and Mary Barney showed the Senate the logo. This will be used on such items as stationary, Blue Books, and other items. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Election Board (vote) 1. Bill Onorato 2. Shellee Willden 3. Carol Tarpley Minutes - Senate Meeting It 17 September 26, 1978 Page 3 Bruce Bayne moved to approve the names listed as a whole, as members of the Election Board, seconded by Lorraine Alderman, and passed with one abstention. This now brings the total members to seven. The Speaker made four additional nominations to the Election Board: Janet Berger, Cindi Kiser, Marti Coffis, and Gerald Osgood. This will come up for a vote at the next meeting. B. Mass Communications Board - The Speaker announced that this Board is being set up and 15 nominations are being submitted to be voted upon at the next meeting: John Hunt, Chairman; Mike Stowers, Dr. Nielsen, Burt Teh, Connie Bleam, Tommy Walker, Leon Levitt, George Morrissey, Margo Fraser, Rob Burroughs, Melanie Buckley, Rob Nielsen, Joe Matvay, Rene Bernier, and Mark Hughes. C. Code Committee - The Speaker announced that was one nomination for this Committee, which will come up for a vote at the next Meeting: Kirk Voelcker. VI. Committee Reports A. M.A.F. Investigative Committee It 1 Scott Gonzalez reported that there was no meeting held this week, but he would have a report for next week. B. By-Law Committee #7 Lorraine Alderman announced that they did have received Minutes #7, #8, and Phillip Bayne moved to approve Minutes #7, 8, and passed with three abstentions. C. Activities Board #10 Tim Herlosky announced that Oktoberfest is October 12, 13, and 14, and he really needs help from people, and if any can help they should get in touch with him. He also announced that the first Organizations Meeting was held on September 27, 1978 at 3:30 p.m.. He also showed the Senate the Homecoming Logo. He also announced that Desert Clean-Up will be held October 7. Bill Botos moved to approve Activities Board Minutes //10, seconded, and passed. The Oktoberfest budget was submitted at this time, and will be voted upon at the next meeting. D. Radio Committee Tommy Walker reported on the San Francisco Convention, and reported on some of the equipment that they might be interested in buying. Lisa Wolfbrandt moved to approve the report, seconded by Dave Craddock, and passed with five abstentions. E. Yell Leon Levitt encouraged the Senators to come up and give input on what they feel should be put in the Yell. He also announced that he is trying to get Senate profiles made. He also announced that this week's Yell will be different from the others, and he would appreciate some comments on it. not meet, but the Senators should Jackson read Minutes #9. Bruce 9, was seconded by Bill Botos, and Minutes - Senate Meeting It 17 September 26, 1978 Page 3 VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seats (vote) 1. Arts & Letters a. Jeff Wild b. Linda Merialdo c. George Chanos d. Phillip DiMarino The Speaker announced that he was forced to withdraw George Ghanos' name from the list of nominations for the lack of an information sheet. Dave Craddock moved to give allowance to each candidate to speak for two to three minutes, and also vote by secret ballot, seconded by Byron Blasco. Bruce Bayne moved to divide the motion, seconded, and passed with thirteen in favor, six opposed, and one abstention. A vote was taken on the first part of the motion to have the candidates speak for two to three minutes, which passed with one opposition. A second vote was taken on the second part of the motion to vote by secret ballot, which passed with fourteen in favor, and seven opposed. Each candidate addressed the Senate, and a vote by secret ballot was then taken. Jeff Wild won the Arts & Letters Senate Seat by receiving eight votes, Linda Merialdo received six votes, and Phillip DiMarino received five votes, and there were two abstentions. 2. Allied Health Profession a. Carol Beck Dave Craddock moved to approve Carol Beck as the Allied Health Profession Senator, seconded by Phillip Jackson, and passed with one abstention. B. Nomination for Constitution Revision Committee The Speaker nominated Bill Onorato as a member of the Constitution Revision Committee. Scott Greene moved to approve Bill Onorato as a member of this Committee, seconded by Joe Matvay, and passed with two abstentions. VIII. New Business A. Election Rules and Election Board Operating Policy Bruce Bayne moved to approve both the Election Rules and the Election Board Operating Policy, and was seconded. Much discussion took place, and Peggy Racel called for the question, seconded by Bruce Bayne, and passed with four oppositions, and two abstentions. A vote was then taken on the main motion which passed with one abstention. IX. Open Discussion Scott Gonzalez reported that he received a complaint about the typewriters and CSUN donated to the Library for Student use. Much discussion took place as to whether it was the Library's responsibility or CSUN's. It was finally decided that a resolution could be made up if desired, or an arrangement could be made with the Library on putting up instructions on how to operate the machines. David Martinez noted that an article in the Review Journal stated that such things as on-campus radio broadcasting could be illegal, and if caught a fine would be administered. Tommy Walker then informed Senator Martinez that UNLV does have protection against this act. Minutes - Senate Meeting It 17 September 26, 1978 Page 3 X. Adjournment Bruce Bayne moved to adjourn, seconded by Joyce Bridges, and passed with one abstention. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Rene Bernier Senate Secretary