Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 1, 1973

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS MINUTES OF SENATE MEETING #9 August 1, 1973 There was open discussion until quorum was established. I. The meeting was called to order by John Moylan at 8:30 p.m. II. Roll was taken. III. Minutes Motion by Gerry Beggs Seconded by Richard Torres Motion passed unanimously IV. Committee Reports I.D. Card Committee Hank Eilers informed the Senate that due to an administration change in how the I.D. cards had previously been prepared by birthdate, they are now to be prepared with the student's Social Security number. Due to the change in I.D. numbers, these cards cannot possibly be ready until the Social Security numbers are out which probably will not be until January 1974. V. New Business FM Radio Feasibility Study Motion by Val Buhecker I move that we move up the FM Radio Feasibility Study on the adenda. Seconded by Hank Eilers Motion passed unanimously The FM Radio Feasibility Study was submitted to the Ser.ate. This will be discussed at the next Senate meeting for final approval. Activities Board Motion by Val Buhecker I move that we move the contracts from the Activities Board up on the agenda. Seconded by Gerry Geggs Motion passed unanimously I move that we dispense with the reading of the minutes. COHSOL IDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS MINUTES OF SENATE MEETING #8 July 24, 197Z I. Meeting was called to order by John Moylan at 7:45. Dick Torres requested that Gene DiSanza be removed from the roll of the Senate because he does not meet the qualifications for Senator of CSUN because he has graduated from this institution. Reference was given to a letter to Karen Greenepun from Shelly Levine iin which Karen was asked to withdraw from the Senate because she had graduated and was no longer a registered student at UNLV. It was suggested that we chedk to see if he is pre"registered for classes in the fall. Richard Schioldager brought up the point that just signing your name to a piece of paper doesn't mean that you are registered for school. Statement from the chair: We will permit Mr. DiSanza to sit here and vote tonight. If it is proven that he is not pre-registered, his vote will be declared illegal. Al Fabbi submitted an appeal to the chair in regard to John Moylan's authority to question the constitutionality of a senator. There was discussion The question was called for. The vote tally was: 7 yes votes, 4 no votes. The chair made a final tduiingciihat Mr. DiSanza be allowed to stay and vote, but if his constitutionality could be questioned later as a Senator, he would be removed from the Senate. II. Roll was taken. III. Minutes Motion by Dick Torres: I move that we dispense with the read-ing of the minutes. Correction by Gene Belin: Section 14, Part C should read: The' total is now $12,400. Seconded by Marc Hechter. Motion passed unanimously. Minutes stand as corrected. XF, Old A. OPERATING POLICY OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Troy Newberry Handed out the Operating Policy of the Approp-* riations Cgmmittee^ > v Motion by Dick Torrent I move that we accept the Operating policy of' the Appropriations Committee. Seoonded by Gerry Begge. Motion passedunanimously» 5, COMMITTEE REPORTS I.D. Card Committee There was not a report from the I.D, Card Committee. It has not been finalized a* yet. Motion by Hank Eileir§! I move that the Ad Boo Committee for I.D. cards be expanded to include the entire committee for the Union Budget. Seconded by At Fabbi. There was discussion. pick Torres palled for the questionT The motion was defeated, Dan Wade challenged the motion. Be stated that it should go to the Judicial Court. C. BUDGETS ' ' Motion by Difk Torres; I move that we bring the General Ex~ pense Budget out of the Appropriations Oommiftee. Seconded by Gerry Beggs. Motion passed unanimously. Troy Newberry explained the two changes to the General Expense Budget, They are as follows: A. From $5,200.00 $6,800,00, The increase is to cover State Benefits (the figure includes a reserve for a $25.00 a month raise for the President if it, is passed by the Senate.) B, From $5t 800,00 - $5,510.00 for CSUN salaries, Tfiese figures were from Ed Crawls accounts over the past year« Amendment by Gene DiSan^a: I move that we separate the two sal-aries and that we vote on them in-dividually. Seconded by At Fabbir There was an explanation by Terry Rogers, a member of the Appro-priations Committee: This money is set aside for the salaries. - ft does not have to be paid out. It's set aside so that we can get these budgets out of appropriations, The amendment vote was tied by a vote of 7-7, The deciding vote was cast by the Chairf The amendment was defeated. The main motion was voted on. Motion passed, ;| -3- Motion by Val Buhecker: I move that we move to the Appropriat-ions Committee part of the Activity Budget that was approved: $2,500,00 for special activities and events. Seconded by Gerry Beggs. Dick Torres explained that special event6 included outdoor events and activities that go into the Judy Bayley Theatre, also cultural and special events. Be also pointed out that $9000.00 was spent last year for special events and that we are asking for $5000.00 this year. Dick Torres called for the question. The main motion to accept the $2500.00 for special events was voted on. Motion was defeated. It will go back to the Appropriations Comm-ittee. Motion by Al Fabbi: I move that alt oomm-ittas vend S»na-be> meetings be on tape. Seconded by Eugene Belin. Motion passes unanimously. Publications Budget Val Buhecker explained what the Senate has to do to get the bud-get approved. Ken Baxter is not only the editor of The Yell but also of the Terra. Motion by Lloyd Fields: I move that we accept Ken Baxter as the publications editor and also the outline of the budget. Seconded by Marc Hechter. Dan Wade brought out the fact that Mr. Baxter is the editor of both the Yell and Terra. Dick Torres called for the question. Motion passed unanimously. Salaries Val Buhecker brought out the fact that there were seven new salary positions that are not covered by the Constitution. He mentioned that the $6800.00 was not covered by the Constitution and we are paying it. Motion by Val Buhecker: I move that the Senate allow the App-ropriations Committee to appropriate money for these salaries. Seconded by Dick Torres. Amendment to main motion by That the Appropriations Committee have Richard Schioldager: the authority to appropriate monies for any salary that is not covered by the Constitution. A reminder: That the Appropriations Committee is just making a recommendation for these salaries. Seconded by Val Buhecker. Amendment passed unanimously Motion passed unanimously. -4- Day Care Center Budget The Day Care Center Budget Was distributed to the Senators. Motion by Mara Hechter: I move that we send the Day Care Cen-ter Budget to the Appropriations Comm-ittee. Seconded by Gerry S&ggsi There was discussion. Lloyd Fields called for the question. Motion passed unanimously. Organizational Budget The Organizational Budget was passed out to all the Senators. This money is to be earmarked for organizations and clubs. Val Buhecker brought out the fact that there is a matching fund of $2000.00. Motion by Gene DiSanza: I move that we send the budget request to the Appropriations Committee. Seconded by Lloyd Fields. Dick Torres called for the question. Motion passed. D. ELECTION OF SOPHOMORE CLASS SEAT The election for the Sophomore Class Senate Seat will be post-poned until next week. V. New Business A. NOMINATION TO FILL VACANT BUSINESS SEAT A nomination to fill the vacant Senate seat will be made next week. B. SCREENING AND ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS Dan Wade appointed Gerry Beggs to the Screening Committee and Lynn Morris to the Activities Committee. I. Other Business John Moylan informed the Senators of the upcoming CSUN Blood Drive that is goiny to be held in September. Motion by Marc Hechter: I move that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Gerry Beggs. Respectfully submittedt Motion passed unanimously. Valarie Zupsan The meeting was adjourned at 9.:SS. C. S.U.N. Secretary Richard Torres submitted three contracts to the Senate from the Activities Board for approval at the next Senate meeting: They ar as follows: 1) James McCord on October 18, 1973 for $1,750. 2) Senator Howard Baker on February 14, 1974, for $2,500. 3) Scene World for the movie Cabaret at $375. Old Business A. General Expense Budget Motion by Gerry Beggs I move that we accept the General Expense Budget as a whole. Seconded by Ed Craw The General Expense Budget was discussed. Motion by Gerry Beggs Seconded by Richard Torres Motion passed unanimously Main motion passed unanimously 14-0. B. Activities Board Budget Motion by Val Buhecker Seconded by Nick Bowler Val Buhecker called for the question Vote on question passed unanimously I move that we vote on the General Expense Budget by acclamation. I move that we accept the Activities Board Budget. By a showing of hands the Activities Board Budget passed unanimously 14-0. C. CSUN Publications Budget Motion by Ed Craw Seconded by Val Buhecker Motion by Gerry Beggs I move that we accept the CSUN Publications Budget. I move that we add an amendment to the CSUN Publications Budget that no single person be salaried for two or more positions. Seconded by Val Buhecker The vote was called by by the Chair for the amendment. The results were 13-1. Amendment passed. Pat Denlcy informed the Senate that advertising in the Yell is free to CSUN as well as other legitimate organizations on campus. Val Buhecker challenged the information as Sigma Gamma Chi was charged half price for an add that they ran last year. It was recommended by Val Buhecker that Ken Baxter submitt an advertising policy to the Senate. Motion by Richard Torres for amendment Seconded by Rick Aniello Call for the question by Gerry Beggs Seconded by Lynn Morris The question was voted on. The question passed The amendment was voted on The amendment passed unanimously Two amendments passed on the CSUN Publications Budget. Hank Eilers recommended that there also be some kind of equipment inventory from the Yell newspaper. By a showing of hands the CSUN 73-74 Publications Budget passed unanimously. D. Day Care Center Budget Troy Newberry informed the Senate that the reason there was only two'sentences on the Day Care Center Budget was because the xerox machine broke. He said it was recommended by the Appropriations Committee that the Senate appropriate $3,000 for the Day Care Center. Ed Craw made another recommendation that a committee be established to overlook the operations of the Day Care Center. Motion by Gerry Beggs I move that we accept the Appropriations Committee Budget for the Day Care Center. Seconded by Richard Torres Richard Torres called for the question Seconded by Gerry Beggs Question withdrawn and second withdrawn. Val Buhecker informed the Senate that the estimated income for the Day Care Center was $28,000 and expenses of $18,000 which would account for a profit of $10,000. The Appropriations Committee recommends that anything over the first $18,000 be given to the Day Care Center after that is a 10% - 90% operation, the Day Care Center retains 10% of their income, CSUN contingency grows by the 90% which can be reappropriated. I move that CSUN Publications statement be submitted to the Senate at the first of every month covering expenses. Question was called for by Richard Torres Seconded ty Gerry Beggs The question passed The main motion was voted on Motion passed unanimously E. Matching Funds Budget Motion by Val Buhecker I move that we accept the Matching Funds Budget as it reads. Seconded by Ed Craw There was no discussion. Main motion voted on Motion passed unanimously F. Art Donation Budget Motion by Gerry Beggs I move that we accept the Art Donation Budget. Seconded by Richard Torres There was some discussion. Dan Wade informed the Senate that the $500 was donated from the entire student body so we would have a valuable sculpture for $500. Call for the question by Gerry Beggs. Seconded by Richard Torres Question passed. Main motion voted on Motion passed unanimously G. Elections of Presidential Appointments for Screening Committee and Activities Committee Nominations are as follows: 1) Gerry Beggs for Screening Committee 2) Lynn Morris for Activities Committee Motion by Richard Torres I move that we vote on both nominations by acclamation. Seconded by Hank Eilers. Motion passed unanimously. Gerry Beggs was accepted unanimously to the Screening Committee. Lynn Morris was accepted by a vote of 13-1 to the Activities Committee. VII. New Business A. Business Senate Seat Nomination Nomination was by-passed as Gene Belin and Ed Craw had no nomination prepared. B. Union Ad-Hoc Committee Mr. Dan Wade Submitted the following people to serve on this committee: Hank Eilers, Val Buhecker, Steve Jenkins, Danny Barnett, and Janet Greene. This committee is set up to investigate the Union Board Budget Guidelines by the Regents. Motion by Rick Aniello I move that we vote on all five of the appointments be acclamation. Seconded by Gerry Beggs Motion passed Vote by acclamation passed unanimously C. Judicial Board Appointment Peggy Mullen was nominated for Chief Justice and the Judicial Board, She enumerated her qualifications. VIII. Other Business A. $1,000 Donation $1,000 donation was submitted by Cinema Arts Theatre to CSUN. There was discussion as to what the money should be used for. The Chair said it was the intent of the donor to use it for student activities and not for outstanding bills. Dan Wade suggested the money be used for legal fees. Motion by Ed Craw I move that the money be sent to the Appropriations Committee. Seconded by Val Buhecker Motion passed unanimously Recommendation by Hank Eilers that the feelings of the donor be taken into account. Recommendation by Richard Torres that we express thanks from CSUN to the donor. B. Day Care Center Board Motion by Hank Eilers I move that we table the Day Care Center Cocmlttee until next meeting. Seconded by Richard Torres Tabled motion passed C. Golf Tourney Richard Torres informed the Senate of the Golf Tourney to be held Saturday, August 4, at the Aladin Golf Course open to students, faculty and staff. Donation is $2.00. D. Adjournment Motion by Rick Aniello I move that we adjourn the meeting Seconded by Richard Torres. Motion passed unanimously Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bonnie Webb (Acting) C.S.U.N. Secretary