Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 7, 1986

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA SENATE MEETING 16-30 AUGUST 7, 1986 BEAM HALL 542 4:00pm I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. OVERRIDE OF UNEXCUSED ABSENCE IV. DISMISSAL OF SENATOR MILLER V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SENATE MEETING 16-29 VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS 711. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS Steve Kindred to Radio Board (Professional Broadcast Representative) Tony Ferri to Radio Board (Communications Studies Representative) Mike Stowers to Radio Board (Audio-Visual Services Representative) Gina Mainwal to Radio Board Steve Evenson to E&P Debra Cone to E&P Kathy Anderson to E&P NOTE: THERE ARE ONLY TWO POSITIONS OPEN TO THE E&P BOARD VIII. BOARD, COMMITTEE, DIRECTOR REPORTS IX. OLD BUSINESS AB.. AApppprroovvaall ooff ASltfurdeedn t GoSmeerzv icteos JOupdeircaitailn gC ouPnocliilc y (2/3) C. Nomiations to Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee of President Hendrick - Novak. (2 Senators, 1 UNLV Administrator) X. NEW BUSINESS A. Introduction of Full In-State Fee Waiver and $275 per month stipend for Yearbook Editor, B. Introduction of allocation of Regent's Grant-In-Aid (Out-of-State) for Intramurals Director UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MEETING 16-30 AGENDA AUGUTST 7. 1986 C. Introduction of allocation of Regent's Grant-In-Aid (Out-Of-State) for OPI Director D. Approval of Senate Bill 17 - Chadwell E. Discussion of Impeachment Committee F. Approval of $1000 for New Years Eve Ski Trip, sponsored by Athletic Club. G. Approval of Executive Board Nominations XI. OPEN DISCUSSION XII. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES SENATE MEETING 16-30 AUGUST 7, 1986 BEAM HALL 542 4PM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Senate President Chadwell at 4:10pm. II. ROLL CALL Present Senator Davis Senator Gottschalk Senator Harrington Senator Leroy Senator Lieberman Senator Loxton Senator Menke Senator Miller Senator Mixer Senator Novak Senator Parker Senator Popadak (late) Senator Retke Senator Sarnelli Senator Spicer Senator Susman Senator Tangredi Senator Zayas Absent Senator Anderson (excused) Senator Fischer (unexcused) III. OVERRIDE OF UNEXCUSED ABSENCE Senator Zayas moved to approve; Senator Harrington seconded. Senator Miller spoke and explained his reasons for being absent from the last two senate meetings. Senate President Chadwell then amended the minutes to read excused for Senator Miller. IV. DISMISSAL OF SENATOR MILLER This item was out of order. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SENATE MEETING 16-29 The minutes were not yet completed; this was out of order. VI. ANNONCEMENTS CSUN President Hendrick said the CSUN shirts were in. He thanked Vice President Muir for his help. Senate President Chadwell said faculty committees will change in September, so for those senators not meeting their minimum work load, they could get on these committees. He also introduced an emergency item: Transfer all 1985-86 year end balances (taking into consideration outstanding encumbrances) as of year end closing into the 906 account. Senate Meeting cont. 16-30 August 7, 1986 page 2 Item C was removed. VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS Steve Kindred to Radio Board Tony Ferri to Radio Board Mike Stowers to Radio Board Gina Mainwal to Radio Board Steve Evenson to Entertainment and Programming Debra Cone to Entertainment and Programming Kathy Anderson to Entertainment and Programming Because the Entertainment Board is currently filled, the last three nom-inations were postponed until next week. VIII. BOARD, COMMITTEE, DIRECTOR REPORTS Lanny Leroy, Student Services Chair, reported two typewriters have been do-nated and he is redoing the typing area. Tristam Harrington, NSA Chair, said there would be a meeting next Thursday to discuss the Board of Regents meeting in Oct. He is also trying to set up a political forum for debates with local, state and federal candidates for Novemeber. Denise Sarnelli, Entertainment and Programming Chair, said she is working with Pat Christian from Thomas and Mack about presenting a Christmas Concert. Alfred Gomez, OPI Chair, said the CSUN computers are set up. Rob Mentnech, Intramurals Vice-Chair, said Intramurals was planning some events and everything was fine. Kirk Hendrick, Organizations Board Chiar, said the Board is doing a lot of paper work now. Sam Lleberman, Publications Board Chair, said presales for next year's year-book will start at registration. Lori Susman, Managing Editor of the YELLIN' REBEL, said the paper would be having a University Guide published two weeks before the first paper. All submissions must be in by the next Friday. She also welcomed the newest staff member, Nicole Anne Zayas-Dorchak. The meeting then moved into New Business, Item E, with no objections. X. NEW BUSINESS E. Discussion of Impeachment Committee Senator Novak moved to discuss the Impeachment Committee for 15 minutes, with nobody speaking for more than one minute; Senator Miller seconded. Senator Novak then withdrew the stipulation each speaker could only speak for one minute. The motion passed unanimously. Senator Menke, Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee, said the next meeting would be on the 18. Senate Meeting cont. 16-30 August 7, 1986 page 3 President Hendrick spoke about the whole process and said there were several options, including proceeding with Vice President Muir's hearings, and then going ahead with his own. Or, sropping both and keeping calm waters. He also explained Senator Mixer could go to the University administration, and Senator Novak could do the same, and let them handle both cases. Other senators spoke feeling since the committee had done so much work already, it should continue on for the last two meetings and report back. At 4:43, Senate President Chadwell passed the gavel, and then gave his personal opinion of the situation, saying it has gone "too far." When the 15 minute discussion ended, Senator Spicer moved to discharge the committee; Senator Novak seconded. This motion held a lot of discussion, basically the same as in the 15 minute discussion, until Senator Zayas called for the question; Senator Harrington seconded. The motion to discharge the Impeachment Committee failed with seven in favor and 11 opposed (Harrington, Davis, Leroy, Lieberman, Menke, Miller, Mixer, Parker, Popadak, Susman and Zayas). With no objections, the meeting moved back into the Order of the Day. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of Student Services Operating Policy Senator Leroy moved to approve; Senator Zayas seconded. Senator Leroy explained the differences in the policy from last year. The motion passed unanimously. B. Approval of Alfred Gomez to Judicial Council Senator Novak moved to approve; Senator Loxton seconded. The motion passed with 17 in favor. (Senator Novak lef tthe meeting at 5:15 and returned after the vote.) X. NEW BUSINESS A. Introduction of Full In-State Fee Waiver and $275 per month for Yearbook Editor This item was introduced. B.Introduction of allocation of Regent's Grant-In-Aid (Out-of-State) for Intramurals Director This item was introduced. C. Introduction of allocation of Regent's Grant-In-Aid (Out-of-State) for OPI director It was suggested to waive Bylaw 5, and then approve Items B and C as a whole. Senator Zayas moved to waive Bylaw 5; Senator Harrington seconded. This motion passed unanimously. Senator Zayas moved to approve Items B and C as a whole; Senator Spicer seconded. This motion passed with 17 in favor, one opposed (Menke). Senate Meeting cont. 16-30 August 7, 1986 page 4 D. Approval of Senate Bill 17 Senator Zayas moved to approve; CSUN President Hendrick seconded. This motion passed unanimously. F. Approval of $1000 for New Year's Eve Ski Trip, sponsored by the Athletic Club This item was not even considered. G. Approval of Executive Board Nominations It was mentioned Tony Ferri did not have the time to serve on the Radio Board. Senator Harrington moved to approv Steve Kindred, Mike Stowers, Gina Mainwal; Senator Menke seconded. This motion passed unanimously. XII. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Zayas discussed his Department of Printing idea; and said the senators will receive written proposals of this plan. The meeting then moved back into New Business for the Emergency Item. X. NEW BUSINESS H. Transfer all 1985-86 year end balances (taking into consideration out-standing encumbrances) as of year end closing into the 906 account. Senator Harrington moved to approve; Senator Menke seconded. This item passed unanimously. XI. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Loxton noted that he took offense to Senator Mixer's statement, "We started it; let's finish it," saying Mixer started it, and Loxton was not in it from the start. Senator Harrington introduced a $500 stipend for CSUN President Hendrick. Rob Mentnech said we are dealing with a man's character, in regard to Vice President Muir's Impeachment hearings. He said the whole business was not a game, but was very serious. It was Senator Novak's 24th birthday. Senator Novak said, as far as all the Impeachment business, "We don't know what we're doing." He also expressed disappointment in the Senate. Senator Spicer said he doesn't hate Kirk, and they will begin to have "summits." Steve Evenson spoke and said Senator Menke is a very unbiased person. XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:55pm. Is