Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 8, 1990

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-02 NOVEMBER 1990 6:00 P.M. MSU 201 I CALL TO ORDER II ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-01 IV ANNOUNCEMENTS V BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Liberal Arts Senate Seat.[1] 1. Monica Ricci B. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Engeineering Senate Seats.[2] 1. Michael Simmons 2. Jerome Duran C. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Performing Arts Senate Seat.[1] 1. Kevin Stevens D. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Student Development Senate Seat.[1] 1. William Romero E. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Math and Science Senate Seat. F. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Business and Economics Senate Seat. 1. Scott Fisher 2 . Ken Tomory 3. Robert Jensen 4. Jody Levy 5. Marc Baruch VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Stepanie Pace as Student Services Night Receptionist. B. Approval of $2000 out of the 905 account for scantrons. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURMENT UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-02 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1990 4:00 MSU 2 01 VIII. NEW BUSINESS C. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Sigma Chi. D. Approval of $400 out of the 902 account for Sigma Gamma Epsilon. E. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for UNLV As-sociation of Pre-Health Professionals. F. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Amnesty In-ternational . G. Approval of $5 00 out of the 902 account for Honors Stu-dent Advisory Council. H. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Association of Computing Machinery. I. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Filipino American Students Association. J. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Zeta Tau Al-pha. K. Approval of $2 00 out of the 902 account for Society of Physics Students. L. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for UNLV Wine Club. M. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Political Economy Club. N. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Kappa Alpha Psi. 0. Approval of $500 out of the 9 02 account for Delta Sigma Theta. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT /bjb UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT MINUTES SENATE MEETING 21-02 NOVEMBER 8, 1990 4:00 P.M. MSU 2 01 I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Polovina called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm. ABSENT Lauren Field [excused] Wendy Finmark [excused] II. ROLL CALL PRESENT Bud Benneman Mike Bunin Kim Reed Tracy Barkhuff Marie Bernardi Robert Cudlip Ben Roth Christopher Lee Mike Young Joel Kostman Heather Love Monica Ricci [sworn in] III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-01 Motion to approve by Sen. Benneman. Corrections: Joel Kostman was not absent as he was not officially a Senator at that time. Motion carried by voice vote. .IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS VICE PRESIDENT ENGEL had no comments. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN stated that only seven of the Senators showed up for the parliamentary procedures meeting that occurred before the Senate meeting. PRESIDENT BUNIN stated that Student Government is in the process of getting a new business manager, and that it will be fininshed possibly within two weeks. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA stated that they are attempting to per-form the search as diligently and speedily as possible. She stated that while she was in Los Angeles last week, she spoke to a girl at the front desk who recognized her and stated that she had voted for her in the elections while she was a student. She stated that this is an example of the fact that no matter where you go, you are a representative of the Student Government, and that you must remember this. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MEETING 21-02 2 V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS ORGANIZATIONS - VICE PRES. ENGEL spoke. OSI - VICE PRES. ENGEL spoke for Director Smith. RULES - CHAIR BUNIN spoke. STUDENT SERVICES - DIRECTOR MENEZ spoke and answered questions. KUNV - ROB ROSENTHAL, KUNV MANAGER, spoke. NSA - DIRECTOR KENNEDY spoke and answered questions. VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS There were no executive board nominations. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Liberal Arts Senate Seat.[1] 1. Monica Ricci Motion to close nominations by Sen. Barkhuff. There was discus-sion. Motion carried by voice vote. SEN. PRES. POLO VINA PASSED THE GAVEL TO SEN. PRES. PRO TEM BEN-NEMAN. There was discussion. SEN. PRES. POLO VINA RECEIVED THE GAVEL FROM SEN. PRES. PRO TEM BENNEMAN. Motion to move back to Item A of Unfinished Business by Pres. Bunin. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to appoint Monica Ricci to the Vacant Liberal Arts Senate Seat by unanimous acclamation by Pres. Bunin. Motion carried by voice vote. Monica Ricci was sworn in by Chief Justice Barclay. B. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Engineering Senate Seats.[2] 1. Michael Simmons 2. Jerome Duran Sen. Pres. Pro Tem Benneman nominated PAIGE ZIELINSKI. Sen. Pres. Pro Tem Benneman nominated MAXI MAULTSBY. Sen. Love nominated SHAWN ADAIR. Motion to close by Sen. Ricci. Motion carried by voice vote. MICHAEL SIMMONS spoke. JEROME DURAN spoke. SHAWN ADAIR spoke. Sen. Pres. Polovina stated that these candidates have been at-tending the Senate meetings regularly. C. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Performing Arts Senate Seat.[1] 1. Kevin Stevens Sen. Young nominated CRYSTAL ORTEGA. Motion to close nominations by Sen. Ricci. Motion carried by voice vote. SEN. PRES. POLOVINA RECESSED THE MEETING AT 4:25 P.M. SEN. PRES. POLOVINA CALLED THE MEETING BACK TO ORDER AT 4:30 P.M. SENATE MEETING 21-02 3 VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Student Development Senate Seat.[l] 1. William Romero Motion to close nominations by Sen. Roth. Objection by Sen. Barkhuff. Objection failed 4-5-1. Motion to close nominations failed 2-6-2. E. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Math and Science Senate Seat. Sen. Barkhuff nominated KYLE KANNENBURG. Sen. Bernardi nominated GABRIEL RAVIV. KYLE KANNENBURG spoke. GABRIEL RAVIV spoke. F. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Business and Economics Senate Seats.[2] 1. Scott Fisher 2. Ken Tomory 3. Robert Jensen 4. Jody Levy 5. Marc Baruch - WITHDREW Sen. Barkhuff nominated SEAN ROACH. SCOTT FISHER spoke. KEN TOMORY spoke last week due to the fact that he is in China. ROBERT JENSEN spoke. JODY LEVY spoke. SEAN ROACH spoke. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Stephanie Pace as Student Services Night Receptionist. Motion to approve by Sen. Barkhuff. Motion passed by voice vote. B. Approval of $2000 out of the 905 account for scantrons. Motion to make an emergency motion by Sen. Bunin. SEN. PRES. POLOVINA RECESSED THE MEETING AT 4:45 P.M. SEN. PRES. POLOVINA CALLED THE MEETING BACK TO ORDER AT 4:55 P.M. Sen. Pres. Polovina stated that per the advice of the Chief Jus-tice, an emergency motion is not necessary, and moved back into New Business, Item B. Motion to approve by Sen. Kostman. Motion to amend to read "9 04 account" instead of the '905 account' by Sen. Barkhuff. Maker and the second concurred. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to approve items C through 0 as a whole by Sen. Pres. Pro Tem Benneman. C. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Sigma Chi. D. Approval of $400 out of the 902 account for Sigma Gamma Epsilon. E. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for UNLV As-sociation of Pre-Health Professionals. SENATE MEETING 21-02 4 VIII. NEW BUSINESS F. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Amnesty In-ternational . G. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Honors Stu-dent Advisory Council. H. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Association of Computing Machinery. I. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Filipino American Students Association. J. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Zeta Tau Al-pha. K. Approval of $200 out of the 902 account for Society of Physics Students. L. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for UNLV Wine Club. M. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Political Economy Club. N. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Kappa Alpha Psi. 0. Approval of $500 out of the 902 account for Delta Sigma Theta. Motion carried by voice vote. POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEDGE BY SEN. BUNIN. SEN. BUNIN LEFT THE MEETING. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION SEN. BARKHUFF asked Pres. Bunin how the NACA conference was, and who went. Pres. Bunin responded. She then asked Director Menez about quorum on Student Services meetings. SEN. BERNARDI asked if the By-Laws Operating Policy pertaining to three unexcused absences pertains only to By-Laws, and suggested that all committees add the rule in question.. SEN. REED had no comments. SEN. LOVE had no comments. SEN. YOUNG congratulated Sen. Ricci on her reappointment. SEN. KOSTMAN congratulated Sen. Ricci. SEN. RICCI thanked the Senate for their support and commended all the candidates going for vacant Senate seats. SEN. CUDLIP congratulated Sen. Ricci. SEN. ROTH congratulated Sen. Ricci. SEN. LEE congratulated Sen. Ricci. FROM THE GALLERY: KELLY BEST stated that of the candidates for new Senators, he is not trying to push those people that have the same views as he, but rather that he is pushing those that are the most qualified. He stated that he will resign from the Faculty Senate Conduct Committee due to lack of time. JAYSON LANDERS stated that he is applying for the Vacant Math and Science Senate Seat. SENATE MEETING 21-02 5 IX. OPEN DISCUSSION FROM THE EXECUTIVES: SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN welcomed Sen. Ricci back to the Senate. PRESIDENT BUNIN congratulated Sen. Ricci. He thanked all who showed to the meeting. He stated that for a person who usually has a lot to say, that there is nothing more to say today. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA congratulated Sen. Ricci. She stated that those candidates who have been constantly showing up are noticed and appreciated, and that she is confident that the seats will be filled in a timely manner. She stated that leaving the Student Development nominations open in no way is due to personal reasons, but that the appointment must be fair. She told all those that have been nominated to turn in paperwork as soon as possible. She thanked Sen. Pres. Pro Tempore Benneman for hold-ing the parliamentary procedures meeSftting earlier, stating that it was well done. She thanked those Senators who were in atten-dance at that meeting. She informed the Senate that the Agendas will be posted on Friday instead of Monday due to the holiday. X. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Polovina adjourned the meeting at 5:06 p.m. Gina B. Polovina, Senate President