Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 10, 1991

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-29 OCTOBER 10, 1991 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. WRI 211 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-28 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS VI. EXEXCUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Jami Nalder to the Entertainment and Programming Board B. Approval of Ben Roth to the Entertainment and Programming Board VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Health Sciences Senate Seat 1. Thelma Johannsson The floor is still open for the Vacant Health Sciences Senate Seat which Senator Field left for the Judicial Council. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations The Executive Board requests approval of the nominations in item VI of this agenda. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW IN: BEH 1ST FLOOR, FDH 1ST FLOOR, WRI 1ST FLOOR, AND TOH 2ND FLOOR. MK/bjbs 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 21-29 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1991 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. WRI 211 VIII. NEW BUSINESS B. Constitutional Revision ****The following revision has been requested to be sent to the Ad Hoc Constitution Revision Committee, Article V. Executive Branch B. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Vice Pres-ident, [and] the Senate President, and the Vice President in Charge of Business and Purchasing as voting members, and the Senate Pres-ident Pro Tempore and the Vice President Pro Tempore serving as ex-officio, non-voting members. Articles in brackets [] are to be deleted. Articles that are underlined are to be added. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT TABLED ITEMS SENATE MEETING 21-26 Executive Board Nominations D. Approval of Joe Alemida as a member of the Entertainment and Programming Board. SENATE MEETING 21-28 Executive Board Nominations C. Approval of Kim Beach to the Elections Board. SENATE MEETING 21-26 New Business D. Constitutional Revisions 3. Article IX, Section G "[CSUN, acting under the authority of the licensee and in accordance with its policies, shall be empowered to operate KUNV.] Student Government shall disperse to KUNV funds not less than seventeen percent (17%) of the amount of money Stud-ent Government receives in student fees, and in any case not to be less than $90,000.00." 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 21-29 OCTOBER 10, 1991 4:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. WRI 211 I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Mike Kennedy called the meeting to order at 4:16 p.m. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT Senator Adair Senator Barkhuff Senator Benneman Senator Fisher Senator Lee Senator Maultsby Senator Ortega Senator Roth Senator Young Senator Nalder Senator Johannsson ABSENT Senator Bunin (excused) Senator Epperson (unexcused) Senator Finmark (excused) Senator Ricci (unexcused) (sworn in) Senator Angell (sworn in) III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINTUES 21-28 Motion to approve by Senator Barkhuff. Revisions: Senator Barkhuff requested that "Agenda" be changed to "Minutes". Correction noted and made. Motion carried by voice vote. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice President Pro Tempore Heidi Smith stated that Student Government is working on a service project of collected food, clothing, and toys to be donated to the Salvation Army. She stated that there will be drop boxed in TON 221, and that the representative from the Salvation Army, Mr. Sumner Dodge, stated that the critical need at this time is food, as they are almost completely out of canned meats, soups, canned fruits and vegetables, canned and dried soups, dried vegetables, pinto beans, and other nonperishable foods. She added that at this time, blankets and coats are important with the winter season coming up, and that clothing, especially children's clothing, is always needed. She stated that Student Government will be attempting to donate food by the last Senate meeting of this session (October 24), and that the project will continue until Christmas time. She stated that the Shuttle Service will begin on Monday, and will run from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman stated that he has had a lot of questions on when the new Senate comes in, and that he wanted to let everyone know that this session will end October 31, and that the new Senators will be sworn in on November 7, at the first meeting of the 22nd session. He stated that there will be a Bylaws meeting on Wednesday, October 16th, at 1:30 p.m. and that he had put copies of the Bills in question in all Senator boxes, but got little response. He stated that the Retreat was long in planning, but that UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MEETING 21-29 OCTOBER 10, 1991 PAGE TWO (2) IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONTINUED it has been finally completed. He stated that all CSUN members, including both the outgoing and incoming Senators, need to meet at the MSU parking lot by the Executive Board parking spaces by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12. He informed the Senate that the Retreat will be at Calico Basin, and that university vehicles are being used. He asked that everyone be at the parking lot by 8:30, and that there will be exercises, food, Director and Executive Board goal planning, and fun and games. Senate President Mike Kennedy had no announcements. V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS OFFICE OF STUDENT INFORMATION — Director Joel Kostman stated that he is working on compiling packets for the new Senate which will help to explain exactly what their responsibilities are in the Senate, and that he would appreciate the Senate President's assistance. He stated that he had been informed that there were spelling errors in the OSI Page, and that it is the Senate President Pro Tempore's fault. KUNV — Rob Rosenthal, General Manager had no report. ORGANIZATIONS — Director Nick Whitstone stated that there has been a lot of speakers wanting to come to the Organizations Board Meeting, and due to this fact, he will be arranging time for people wishing to speak to the Organizations to do so at the meeting. He stated that he has been changing policies concerning funding requests. ELECTIONS — Director Kim K e r s h a w stated that the elections are over, and that she is attempting to contact Mitzi of the Elections Services to find out the problem with the ballot question. She stated that it was the Elections Services fault and that she faxed it over accurately. She stated that she has quorum to certify the elections tonight. There was much discussion concerning the ballot question. Senate President Mike Kennedy passed the gavel to Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman. Senate President Mike Kennedy stated that the ballot question was #1) the most democratic way for students to decide about the fee, and that he assumes that we will try to do the ballot question over this semester. He stated that he is working on arranging a meeting with the SHC Director, and a GSA representative. He stated that it was too close a vote to even bring it up with the question as it is worded. Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman passed the gavel back to Senate President Mike Kennedy. NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS — Director Paul Stuhff stated that he is working on making Certificates of Appointment for the Senators-Elect that are more parallel to the official forms used in the State Assembly. He responded to Senator Ortega's question concerning the voter registration drive that he registered 20 people on Friday. ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING — Director Warren White thanked those that helped at Family Fair, stating that it was a very good turnout. He stated that Dr. Maxson and Dr. Ackerman were very pleased with the event and that the faculty were all impressed. He stated that the Tailgate Party was "slammin"' and that it was a pity that anyone missed it. He added that they are working on a Bungee Jumping event at the end of October. He yeilded the floor to Senator Maultsby. SENATE MINUTES 21-29 OCTOBER 10, 1991 PAGE THREE (3) V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS, CONTINUED Senator Maultsby stated that there will be a "Halloween Howl" of Halloween movie classics at the Torrey Pines Cinema. He stated that Student Government will receive one dollar ($1.00) back from every ticket purchased for the Halloween Howl. He stated that there will be a scavenger hunt that will last 24 hours called "What would you do for $1000?" and that it will take teams of 5 - 10 people and that there is a $25 entry fee. He yielded the floor to Senator Roth. Senator Roth stated that there will be a Bungee Jumping event on October 27th (Sunday), there is a $75 fee, and anyone who signs up gets two jumps, a video recording of their jumps, a t-shirt, and free food and drinks. He stated that they need at as much PR as possible as the number of people are limited, so that anyone interested should sign up NOW. He yielded the floor to Senator Maultsby. Senator Maultsby stated that there will be a "Knott's Scary Farm" trip and that Senator Nalder is handling it. He yielded the floor to Senator Nalder. Senator Nalder stated that there will be a sign up sheet, the cost of the trip is $30, and that it is limited to 47 students on the bus. She yielded the floor to Senator Maulstby. Senator Maulstby stated that there will be a "Day after Halloween Dance" at the Thomas and Mack. He stated that Halen Caldicott will be speaking. He yielded the floor to Director White. Director White, in response to Senate President Kennedy's question concerning Homecoming costs, that Homecoming came in under $10,000. He added that he is working on a deal with the bookstore to have them sell the remaining t-shirts. Senate President Mike Kennedy received the gavel back from Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman. VI. EXECUTIVE BO.ARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Jami Nalder to the Entertainment and Programming Board. B. Approval of Ben Roth to the Entertainment and Programming Board. Senate President Mike Kennedy read the Executive Board Nominations. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Health Sciences Senate Seat. 1. Thelma Johannsson Motion to close nominatinos by Senator Fisher. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to have the candidate speak for two minutes with a one minute question and answer session, then voting in the candidate by unanimous acclamation. Friendly amendment to have the question and answer session for an unlimited period of time. Maker and second concurred. Thelma Johannsson spoke. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried with no objections. Motion to place an emergency item on the agenda by Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to nominate and approve Mike Angell to the vacant Business and Economics Senate Seat by Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to close nominations by Senator Barkhuff. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to have Mike Angell (Senator-Elect) speak and answer questions and then be appointed by unanimous acclamation by Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman. Mike Angell spoke. Motion carried without objection. SENATE MINUTES 21-29 OCTOBER 10, 1991 PAGE FOUR (4) Motion to place an emergency item on the agenda by Senator Maultsby. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to bring an Item D. of Executive Board Nominations from Senate Meeting 21-26 off the table (Approval of Joe Alemida as a member of the Entertainment and Programming Board) by Senator Maulstby. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. ¥111.NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Motion to approve Executive Board Nominations as a whole by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to place an emergency item on the agenda under New Business by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to approve $455 out of the 903 account for Out-of-State Travel for KUNV by Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Barkhuff asked where all the Justices are as there are two new Senators which need to be Sporn in. l^a farnzc^JL o2h POINT OF INFORMATION by Director Paul Stuhff that a Notary Republic can swear people in if a Justice is not present. Senator Lee had no comments. Senator Young asked what the status is on the Shuttle Service committee (Student Campus Safety Awareness Committee). Vice President Pro Tempore Smith responded by explaining that there are meetings every Friday, and that she, Jorge Gonzalez, and Becky have been working on it. Senator Nalder had no comments. Senator Roth stated that he would like to encourage everyone to go to the Bungee Jump, and that it is safe and fun. He stated that the fee is basically a buy one, get one free deal, and that it is the best deal found in the area. He stated that the Bungee Jump is at Blue Diamond and Rainbow. Senator Maulstby stated that there will be free videos of the jump. He encourage participation in the scavenger hunt, the dance, and the Knott's Berry Farm trip. Senator Fisher had no comments. Senator Ortega apologized for being late. Senator Adair stated that he is glad that the shuttle service will start Monday, and that they have been seen practicing, but that the shuttle service to date has lots of complaints of the drivers asking friends or attractive members of the opposite sex if they want rides, but ignoring those who need rides. He also stated that he hopes the agenda for stops is better than now. POINT OF INFORMATION from Director Kim Kershaw that 'they are testing the time it takes to travel the campus, and that they cannot legally give rides as they are not trained and would be liable personally. SENATE PRESIDENT MIKE KENNEDY yielded the floor to the newly appointed Senators. Thelma Johannsson thanked the Senate for her appointment. Mike Angell thanked the Senate, and stated that he is just listening. POINT OF INFORMATION by Director Paul Stuhff that he is a Notary Republic. Thelma Johannson and Mike Angell were sworn in by Paul Stuhff. SENATE MINUTES 21-29 OCTOBER 10, 1991 PAGE FIVE (5) IX. OPEN DISCUSSION, CONTINUED Vice President Pro Tempore Smith had no comments. Senate President Pro Tempore Benneman reminded everyone about the Retreat on Saturday. He stated that there is much too much talking in the gallery, and that CSUN spends student money, and that the people present should pay attention, and that everone should address the Senate with respect and seriousness. He said that the gallery should be quiet or get out. He stated that it is a good time for the retreat, and that everyone need to get positive attitudes. He congratulated the new Senators who have been elected, and thanked Senator Adair for showing up to all the meetings, stating that it shows class to finished what he started. Senate President Kennedy stated that there is another Senator Elect in the gallery, Paula Dubowski, a Senator-Elect from the Education College. He yielded the floor to Paula Dubowski. Paula Dubowski stated that she tried to be appointed last year, and that she has been observing the Senate for a year and that it has improved, and that she. is glad have been elected. Senate President Kennedy welcomed the new Senators aboard, and stated that they are also invited to the retreat. He explained what occurs at a retreat. X. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Mike Kennedy adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.