Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 12, 1989

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRFSIDENT MINUTES SENATE MEETING 19-33 OCTOBER 12, 1989 MSU 201 4:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Polovina called the meeting to order at 4:07 PM. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Chad Wilcox Ross Kurzer (unexcused) Jeff Geihs Bud Benneman (excused) Kim Elliott Natalie Miloro (excused) Kerem Ozkan (late) Jeff Bauhs Roderick Colebrook Kurt Demars Paige Zielinski Kim Kershaw Rick Gillett Kari Cozine Scott Bennett Ken Tomory Melanie Rosenberg Jorge Gonzalez James Swank Brandi Hoffman Jayson Landers Directors Rob Rosenthal (KUNV) Barbara McFarland (Bus Off) (excused) Lisa Gripentrog (E&P) Allen Chastain (Pub & Elections Board) Ray Frankulin (Appropriations Board) Karen Splawn (Yellin* Rebel) Pat Touhy (Student Services) Mike Kennedy (NSA) Brandi Hoffman (SHAC) III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-32 Motion to approve by Senator Cozine UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Meeting 19-33 Page 2 October,' 12, 1989 Second by Senator Rosenberg Corrections: Page 9 under Chief Justice Wall, the spelling of 'mannor' to manner'. Page 9 the spelling of Ray Frankulin's name. Motion passes with 16 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention (Demars). IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS Senator Ozkan arrived. President Bunin Mentioned that only one Senator turned in the paragraph that he requested concerning the Mandatory Volunteerism. That Senator was Natalie Miloro. Went to the Chancellor and told him that 'all' students are against it; had to 'fake' it. Senate President Polovina Thanked those who went to and helped with Homecoming. Commended the E&P and Elections Board for a job well done. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Tyrone Smith (OSI) Mentioned that Stephen Nunn, who is up for OSI staff approval, came in after seeing the OSI page and has shown a great interest in getting involved. Mentioned also that Stephen could be someone to prepare to take OSI over after he and Jamal move on to other things. Mentioned that since he will be acting as a CSUN representative that it is better to officially have him approved. Mentioned that Liz Baldizan is looking for representatives for Freshman orientation. Would be great to have CSUN represented. Anyone interested can get applications from Tyrone. Tyrone and Stephen Nunn will be applying. Read letter from Julie from 'Up With People'. This weekend Tyrone will be going to Elko with the President's Reception to recruit students to come to UNLV. Will be going to Reno the next weekend. Introduced Michael Upchurch, of "After Hours" to present partial production of the video that CSUN approved money for 2 months ago. No response about the CSUN survey from anyone. This survey will be the foundation for recommendation of policy during the next couple years. Introduced Becky from MSU to speak about the Leadership Institute. Rob Rosenthal (KUNV) Reported that KUNV took in $1100 cash and $535 in in-kind services with Xerox.m KUNV night is going slow at Tarkanians. Senator Gillett inquired about the Jazz record donation. General Manager Rosenthal reminded the Senators that the records are on loan for one year after which they may become KUNV property, KNPR may take them back or they may get an extension on the loan. OSI Director Smith inquired what type of music is played at KUNV night. General Manager Rob Rosenthal answered that it is the same as Rock Avenue. Lisa Gripentrog (E&P) Thanked all who helped. There are still T-shirts available. Allen Chastain (Publications & Elections Board) Senate Meeting 19-33 Page 3 October,' 12, 1989 Elections are over. Thanked to all who ran. This was the best turn out for Senate Elections. The Homecoming finalists looked good at the Alumni Dinner and reports are that half-time looked really good. Waiting for candidates to sign the paperwork for filing refunds. There will be a Publications Board meeting Wednesday at 3:00 PM. Ray Frankulin (Appropriations Board) Reported that there will be a meeting at 3:30 on Friday in the Oasis Lounge. Balance sheets will start coming in on a regular basis. There are two organizations left for approval with 30 already approved or submitted. Senator Landers inquired how CSUN gets money back if an organization isn't recognized. It was answered either don't approve money during the next year or have it paid back. Karen Splawn (Yellin Rebel) Mentioned that Century 23 was present to answer questions about the computer equipment and to display the equipment that they want to purchase. The Yellin' Rebel will soon be printed on heavier paper to upgrade the quality. Also encouraged everyone to use the coupons on the coupon page. Pat Touhy (Student Services) Collected $40 from typewriters this week. There are 14 classes with lecture note takers. Student Services Board members are still talking to classes. Reported that the process to find a replacement for Shelly Berkely has begun. The position will be publically advertised in trade papers, through the Nevada Bar Association and the UNLV Alumni Association. Student Services hopes to have a lawyer within one month. Student Services will have the night secretary stamping scantrons with a "provided by CSUN" stamp to let students know where they are getting them because basically 'students don't care.' Presently Student Services and Liz Baldizan or negotiating with Nevada Beverage to get more space for CSUN on the Bud Books with CSUN on the front. Somehow 15 cartons of books have disappeared. Finally the new "U" magazine is in and there is a not so positive article about Tarkanian in it. It was suggested that letters to the editors be written. Mike Kennedy (NSA) NSA has went through the bills from the Nevada Legislature to categorize them 'for students', 'against', and 'neutral'. They will summarize these to rate legislators. Brandi Hoffman (SHAC) Reported than they gained valuable information from the conference. They will be giving a report. Hopefully some new programs will be brought to UNLV. Health Awareness Day is October 25, 1989. VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Stephen Nunn as a member of the OSI Staff. B. Approval of Natalie Miloro as a member of SHAC. C. Approval of Lynette Alcones as a member of SHAC. D. Approval of Justin Caramanica as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion Committee. E Approval of Christine Miller as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion Committee. Senate Meeting 19-33 Page 4 October,' 12, 1989 F. Approval of Vanessa Florence as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion Committee. G Approval of Corey Smith as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion Committee. H. Approval of Bethamy Souza as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of encumbering $10,500 out of the 911 (Capital Improvement) account to to purchase computer equipment for the Yellin' Rebel. Motion by Senator Cozine to remove item A from the table. Second by Senator Hoffman. Motion passes with 16 in favor, 1 opposed (Swank) and 1 abstention. Motion to approve item A of by Senator Cozine. Second by Senator Bennett. Ray Frankulin introduced a representative from Century 23 Computers to speak about the equipment that the Yellin' Rebel wanted to purchase. Equipment to be purchased: Mac II cx Two page monitor Video card 3 Mac Plus' 3-3.5 disk drives Many Senators asked questions about the equipment. There was much discussion about the usefulness and future use of the equipment. Ray Frankulin explained that the 3 plus' will be used as work stations only and that the two larger machines (SE and II cx) will be used for layout and graphics). There was more debate and questions about how the computers could be used. Senator Hoffman left the meeting at 5:00 PM. President Bunin moved to close discussion. Seconded by Senator Cozine. Motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention (Landers). Senate President Polovina recessed the meeting to allow Senators a chance to view the equipment on display by Century 23 at 5:12 PM. Senate President Polovina called the meeting to order at 5:22 PM. Motion by Senator Bennett to amend the motion "...to purchase one (1) Mac Ilex, one (1) two page monitor, one (1) video card and two (2) Mac SE's with internal hard drives...". Senate Meeting 19-33 Page 5 October,' 12, 1989 Second by Senator Swank. There was an objection to the motion by Senator Landers. The objection to the motion fails with 2 in favor, 15 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion by President Bunin to waive the 2 time, maximum number of times, the same person may speak on a motion. Second by Senator Landers. Motion fails with 5 in favor, 12 opposed and 0 abstentions. President Bunin expressed the philosophical argument that CSUN should show Karen our support by approving HER request for equipment. Also, explained the importance of separation of duties and how this set-up accommodates that need. Senator Bennett expressed his opinion that Karen has only expressed and desire, not a need for the Mac Plus' instead of the SE's. There was more discussion. The amendment to the motion fails with 3 in favor (Bennett, Colebrook, Tomory), 12 opposed and 2 abstentions (Zielinski, Kershaw). The main motion passes with 13 in favor, 2 opposed (Bennett, Tomory) and 2 abstentions (Zielinski, Kershaw). VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Motion by Senator Bauhs to approve as a whole. Second by Senator Elliott. A Approval of Stephen Nunn as a member of the OSI Staff. B. Approval of Natalie Miloro as a member of SHAC. C. Approval of Lynette Alcones as a member of SHAC. D. Approval of Justin Caramanica as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion Committee. E Approval of Christine Miller as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion Committee. F. Approval of Vanessa Florence as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion Committee. G Approval of Corey Smith as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion Committee. H. Approval of Bethamy Souza as a member of the CSUN Ad Hoc Athletic Promotion. Senate Meeting 19-33 Page 6 October,' 12, 1989 Motion passes with 13 in favor, 3 opposed (Swank, Rosenberg, Landers) and 1 abstention (Gillett). Motion by Senator Cozine to put an emergency item on the agenda. Second by Senator Rosenberg. Motion passes with 15 in favor, 1 opposed (Swank), 1 abstention (Bennett). B. Approval the NSA Operating Policy Motion to approve by Senator Cozine. Second by Senator Bauhs A.a, , There was discussion. May Senators expressed that they did not have enough time to read the policy. Motion to table by Senator Swank. Second by Senator Landers. Motion passes with 15 in favor, 1 opposed (Cozine), and 0 abstentions. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Swank Expressed his desire to have the supplemental agenda earlier to have time to read it and get information about agenda items. Also would like to have the minutes earlier. Senator Kershaw Derby Days is going on. Tonight in Ballroom at 7:00 PM. Be there. Senator Elliott Don't go to Derby Days. Senator Bauhs Glad that Unfinished Business is finished. Senator Ozkan Felt that we argued for 40 minutes over someone else's decision. Wants everyone to keep an open mind. Pointed out that one Senator was listening to a Walkman during the entire debate. Inquired about the NSL pictures. Senator Geihs Thanked Traci Smith for attending the meeting, and all Senator-elect should be attending these meetings. Senator Gillett Expressed a need for more experts on issues such as the computer equipment because 'we' know very little. Was in favor of the 'confidence' vote. Good luck in Derby Days. Senator Rosenberg Had visions of Steve Evinson flashing before her eyes. Inquired about the discount cards. SFeelnt atthoart BKeanrenne ttp roved that she "wanted" the Plus' not that she "needed" them. Senate Meeting 19-33 Page 7 October,' 12, 1989 Senator Landers Explained that he has been out of school because he has meningitis on the right side of his body, and he is in a lot of pain, is on pain pills, and listens to the radio to forget about the pain. Is learning about the Senate all the time, makes mistakes but keeps going. Senator Demars Apologized for not being at the last meeting because of a work conflict. Congratulated Roderick on being first runner up in Homecoming. Lambda Kai Alpha is now on campus and they are going to show the greeks how to do things. Senator Wilcox Mentioned that he like the "U" newspaper. Senator Colebrook Mentioned that he enjoyed the discussion on the computers. Expressed that he will miss the Senators that were not re-elected. Senator Zielinski Explained that she was serious about doing the paragraph then President Bunin requested. However she was told by a teacher that the issue was dead and that the Regents weren't going to consider it. In addition she was sick Saturday. She used the Student Health Center and received quick service. It is a nice facility but it does need to grow. Mentioned that the debate was good. Also, when getting personal Senators should be careful not to mention names. Chief Justice Wall Mentioned that there are two cases scheduled. Senate President Pro-tempore Cozine Mentioned that she is glad that Traci is here. President Bunin Mentioned that the difference between him and Steve is that he (Joe) is right. Thanked the Senate for voting for the equipment for the Yellin' Rebel. Mentioned that he didn't feel it was a lot to ask to Senators for the paragraph. Paige had good excuse. Tyrone Smith OSI-Co-Director Asked the everyone to remember that we all express our opinions but we still need to work together. Addressed Swanks request to get agenda earlier so they can research the issues, and pointed out that Senators couldn't even turn in a simple paragraph. Mentioned that he felt the Senate made the wrong decision regarding the computer equipment. That was his personal, professional opinion. Also pointed out that Senators are elected officials and should insure that the students' money is spent in the best way. Senators should ask questions and not just take anyone's word for anything. As OSI Co- Director he demanded that the Senators debate things. Job division also includes being able to many things on different computers so there is no wait. Must also look to growth. Let's not hold anything said here against one another. Senator Colebrook inquired where Jamal Allen OSI Co-Director was. Gina B. Polovina, Senate President Congratulations to Session 20 of the Senate. Asked Senator Swank to check time stamp on paperwork and he will see that it is put out in plenty of time. Felt the Senators need to check their boxes more. Also explained that this week the E-Board meeting was later in Senate Meeting 19-33 Page 8 October,' 12, 1989 the week, therefore the supplemental came out late. Mentioned that there is nothing wrong with the time spent on the Computer equipment debate. Felt that this showed that their was an interest and that the Senate wasn't hastily rubberstamping the money. There must be time to get opinions in especially if you feel you can convince someone. Requested that Senators talk about others in the third person while complaining about or referring to certain Senators. We must work as a team here. The meeting on the 28th will be at 5:30. The 1st meeting of the new session, November 2, will be held at 7:00 PM. Next week's meeting will be in BEH 542. X. ADJOURNMENT RESPECTFULLY PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY: CSUN SENATE PRESIDENT SENATE SECRETARY CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRFS1DENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 19-33 OCTOBER 12, 1989 MSU 201 4:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-32 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF ENCUMBERING $10,500 OUT OF THE 911 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT) ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR THE YELLIN' REBEL. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 VI. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 19-33 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1989 MSU 201 4:00 PM EXEUCTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. B. C. APPROVAL OF STEPHEN NUNN AS A MEMBER OF THE OSI STAFF APPROVAL OF NATALIE MILORO AS A MEMBER OF SHAC. APPROVAL OF LYNETTE ALCONES AS A MEMBER OF SHAC. D. APPROVAL OF JUSTIN CARAMANICA AS A MEMBER OF THE CSUN AD HOC ATHLETIC PROMOTION COMMITTEE. E. APPROVAL OF CHRISTINE MILLER AS A MEMBER OF THE CSUN AD HOC ATHLETIC PROMOTION COMMITTEE. F. APPROVAL OF VANESSA FLORENCE AS A MEMBER OF THE CSUN AD HOC ATHLETIC PROMOTION COMMITTEE. G. APPROVAL OF COREY SMITH AS A MEMBER OF THE CSUN AD HOC ATHLETIC PROMOTION COMMITTEE. H. APPROVAL OF BETHAMY SOUZA AS A MEMBER OF THE CSUN AD HOC ATHLETIC PROMOTION COMMITTEE. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRFS1DENT I. Senate President Polovina called to meeting to order at 4:32 PM. CALL TO ORDER MINUTES SENATE MEETING 19-32 OCTOBER 5, 1989 MSU 201 4:00 PM II. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chad Wilcox Jeff Geihs Ross Kurzer (excused) Kurt Demars (excused) ABSENT Kim Elliott James Swank (late) Jeff Bauhs Roderick Colebrook Paige Zielinski Bud Benneman Kim Kershaw Kerem Ozkan Rick Gillett Kari Cozine Scott Bennett Ken Tomory Melanie Rosenberg Jorge Gonzalez Brandi Hoffman Jayson Landers Natalie Miloro DIRECTORS Ray Frankulin (Appr. Brd) Jamal Allen (OSI) (unexcused) Barb Mcfarland (Business Office) Lillian Franky (E&P) (excused) Rob Rosenthal (KUNV) Allen Chastain (Pub/Election Brd) Mike Kennedy (NSA) Brandi Hoffman (SHAC) Lisa Gripentrog (E&P) Pat Tuohy (Student Services) Karen Slawn (Yellin' Rebel) Michelle Barrett (E&P) III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-31 Motion to approve by Senator Cozine. Second by Senator Landers. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MINTUES 19-32 PAGE 2 10/05/89 Corrections: Page 1-Correct the spelling or "Jason" to "Jayson". Page 9-Senator Tomory also requested a copy of the director's reports that were submitted for the budget process last semester. Page 1-Mike Kennedy was also absent (excused). Motion passes with 16 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 abstentions (Landers, Bauhs) IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Bunin Explained that when the Senate encumbered money for Rich Hall, it was not an actual contract so he will ask for an emergency item to approve the Rich Hall contract. Mentioned that this week he had a teleconference with the Chancellor concerning a proposal by Regent Rogich of Mandatory Volunteerism for Seniors to be able to graduate. President Bunin expressed to the Chancellor that the students are strongly against this idea. The idea of Volunteer Volunteerism was also brought up, where departments would make volunteer positoins available. President Bunin asked all the Senators to speak to their constituents to find out how they feel and to write him a 1/2 page report so he may show them to the Chancellor and Regents. President Bunin explained that this requirement makes it seem as if UNLV instruction alone wasn't good enough to fulfill a degree. Senate President Polovina Reported that Bylaw 2 was found unconstitutional by the Judicial Council. Mentioned that a bill to create a Rules and Ethics Committee to develop house rules for the Senate will be proposed soon. IV. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Ray Frankulin (Appropriations Board) Reported that at the last two meetings the board recommended $8350 for approval by the Senate, which was also approved by the Organizations Board. The next Appropriations Board meeting will be Friday at 3:30 PM. Pat Tuohy (Student Services) Reported that the "Who's New" books are in. This week the typewriters revenue was $122. Karen Splawn (Yellin' Rebel) Reported that the campaign to get new writers is going 'OK'. Also mentioned that on the Agenda is an item for $10,500 for new Macintosh equipment and Ray Frankulin knows more about that. Senator Tomory left the meeting at 4:40 PM Barbara McFarland (Business Office) Reported that she will be gone Thursday, Friday and Monday of next week for an Airforce meeting. SENATE MINTUES 19-32 PAGE 3 10/05/89 Rob Rosenthal (KUNV) Reported that KUNV collected $311 in donations. "In Kind" which is trading of services has been incorporated with SUN TELEGUIDE which is providing a questionnaire in its terminals which will provide mailing list for KUNV. In return KUNV is making announcements on air about the SUN TELEGUIDE. Senator Landers questioned Rob Rosenthal about a lady who had been complaining about loud music while she was studying on the second floor of MSU. It seems that this is the only place students who smoke may study. Rob informed the Senate that each time she has made complaints that the music has been turned down. Senate President Polovina stopped cross debate between Senator Landers and Rob Rosenthal which was out of order. Senator Zielinski Point of Personal Privilage. Allen Chastain (Publications and Elections Board) Waiting for Candidates receipts to be turned in. Will determine a possible Quicksilver Editor by Friday. Francco Ruocco was disqualified from the Homecoming King race. Mike Kennedy (NSA) Reported that his new operating policy will be ready for approval by next week. Will be working with Brandi Hoffman to try to solicit funds for the Student Health Center and will be top priority. Brani Hoffman (SHAC) Reported that she has only received 2 responses from the surveys back from CSUN personnel (Chastain, Bennett) concerning the Student Health Center. She needs these surveys turned in because the center is understaffed. They need more money and staff members but must have complaints and surveys filled out to show to the administration. Many Senators inquired how to fill the form out if they have no personal experience with the center. Senator Hoffman asked them to then refer them to their constituents. Senator Swank suggested a booth to get surveys filled out. Senator Hoffman reported that this will be done during Health Awareness Day. Senator Landers expressed his ignorance concerning the Health Center. Senator Swank suggested a survey with choices to check off to make it simpler. Tyrone Smith (OSI) Banners look very good and are very noticable around campus. The next OSI project is a CSUN survey. Lisa Gripentrog (E&P) Showed the Homecoming T-Shirts to the Senators. Asked the Senators for volunteers to work during Homecoming. Reported that they are still trying to get Dino for Oktoberfest. Senate President Polovina asked the Senators to sign up on the sign up sheet if they would be able to volunteer. SENATE MINTUES 19-32 PAGE 4 10/05/89 VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. APPROVAL OF SCOTT BENNETT AS A MEMBER OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE. B. APPROVAL OF TYRONE SMITH AS A MEMBER OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE. C. APPROVAL OF JORGE GONZALEZ AS A MEMBER OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE. D. APPROVAL OF ROSS KURZER AS THE CSUN/KUNV LIAISON. E. APPROVAL OF JAYSON LANDERS AS A MEMBER OF SHAC. F. APPROVAL OF MELISSA GILBERT AS A MEMBER OF THE SHAC. G. APPROVAL OF DAVID REIFF AS A MEMBER OF THE SHAC. H. APPROVAL OF ANGELA WINDHAM AS A MEMBER OF SHAC. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VIII.NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board nominations Motion to approve A-H as a whole by Senator Hoffman. Second by Senator Bauhs A. Approval of Scott Bennett as a member of the Bylaws Committee. B. Approval of Tyrone Smith as a member of the Bylaws Committee. C. Approval of Jorge Gonzalez as a member of the Bylaws Committee. D. Approval of Ross Kurzer as the CSUN/KUNV liaison. E. Approval of Jayson Landers as a member of the SHAC. F. Approval of Melissa Gilbert as a member of the SHAC. G. Approval of David Reiff as a member of the SHAC. H. Approval of Angela Windham as a member of the SCHAC. Motion passes with 15 in favor, 1 opposed (Swank), and 2 abstentions (Kershaw, Benneman). B. Approval of encumbering $15,000 out of the 903 account for Dino to appear at Oktoberfest. Motion to approve by Senator Bauhs. Seconded by Senator Kershaw. President Bunin explained that Dino will return to Las Vegas on the 9th and he wants to encumber the money so we can 'grab him' if he is available for Oktoberfest. SENATE MINTUES 19-32 PAGE 5 10/05/89 Senator Zielinski inquired if we will have enough time to promote our acts for Oktoberfest because how late we started promoting Rich Hall for Homecoming. President Bunin explained that there will be plenty of promotions becuase Sinbad is already booked. Will be advertising early even if Dino doesn't approved. Senator Swank inquired if Dino was the only choice for a 2nd act? President Bunin responded say that yes he was because it would take too long to find another act. The only item remaining is to ask Dino when he returns if he wants to do the show. Senator Colebrook inquired that if Dino wasn't approved then the encumbered money would go to Sinbad. President Bunin responded no, that Sinbad is performing no matter what and that Dino is just an added attraction. By encumbering the money we can negotiate with Dino. Senator Landers inquired about the amount to be encumbered. President Bunin explained that this was just a guestimate. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention (Bennett). MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS C-Y AS A WHOLE BY SENATOR BAUHS. There were several objections. Point of Information by President Bunin stating that all of these amounts were recommended for approval pending CSUN recognition and that only the Young Democrats had not turned in any paperwork. Motion was withdrawn by Senator Bauhs MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS C-Y EXCLUDING ITEM N AS A WHOLE BY SENATOR BAUHS. SECONDED BY SENATOR KERSHAW. Point if Inquiry by Sen. Swank asking if all organizations were pending? Vice President Engel responded that yes, she is still waiting for Grade Verification Forms. President Bunin explained that the delay isn't the fault of the organizations that the hold up is in the registrars office. Point of Information by Sen. Gillett stating that all these organizations went through the Organizations Board and that some of them will be having events soon. Point of Inquiry by Sen. Rosenberg asking if the organizations pay us back if they aren't recognized. President Bunin responded that yes that is the procedure. Point of Inquiry by Sen. Swank asking if the organizations know this. Vice President Engel responded that yes they do know. SENATE MINTUES 19-32 PAGE 6 10/05/89 Motion pases with 18 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. C. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Pi Sigma Alpha pending CSUN recognition. D. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Univ. Association of Social Workers pending CSUN recognition. E. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for UNLV Wine Club pending CSUN recognition. F. Approval of $200.00 out of the 902 account for UNLV Hispanic Club pending CSUN recognition. G. Approval of $200.00 out of the 902 account for Delta Sigma Pi pending CSUN recognition. H. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for UNLV Tae Kwon Do pending CSUN recognition. I. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Kappa Sigma pending CSUN recognition. J. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for American Society of Mechanical Engineers pending CSUN recognition. K. Approval of $150.00 out of the 902 account for American Institute of Architecture Students pending CSUN recognition. L. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Sigma Alpha Epsilon pending CSUN recognition. M. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for American Society of Civil Engineers pending CSUN recognition. O. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for the Pre-Professional Club pending CSUN recognition. P. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Student Accouting Association pending CSUN recognition. Q. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for IEEE pending CSUN recognition. R. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Student Protecting the Environment and Animal Kind pending CSUN recognition. S. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Hawaiian Club pending CSUN recognition. T. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Black Student Association pending CSUN recognition. SENATE MINTUES 19-32 PAGE 7 10/05/89 U. Approval of $200.00 out of the 902 account for Jewish Student Union pending CSUN recognition. V. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for the Lesbian Gay Academic Union pending CSUN recognition. W. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Society of Women Engineers pending CSUN recognition. X. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for Honors Student Advisory Coucil pending CSUN recognition. Y. Approval of $400.00 out of the 902 account for UNLY Bowling Club pending CSUN recognition. Z. Approval of encumbering $10,500 out of the 911(Capital Improvement) account to purchase computer equipment for the Yellin' Rebel. Motion to approve item Z by Senator Hoffman. Seconded by Senator Kershaw. There was discussion. There was a call for the vote by Senator Hoffman. Second by Senator Kershaw. Motion to table by Vice President Engel. Second by Senator Bennett. Motion passes with 14 in favor, 4 opposed (Benneman, Wilcox, Gillett, Hoffman), and 0 abstentions. MOTION IS TABLED Motion to allow an emergency item by President Bunin. Second by Senator Kershaw. Motion passes with 18 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. AA. Approval of Contract with Rich Hall to be paid out of the 903 account. Motion to aprove by President Bunin. Second by Senator Rosenberg. President Bunin explained that it is the standard contract except that instead of using the word 'employer' we are using 'user'. Motion passes with 17 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention (Landers). SENATE MINTUES 19-32 PAGE 8 10/05/89 Motion to allow an emergency item by President Bunin. Second by Senator Bauhs. Motion passes with 18 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. BB. Approval of Contract with Warren White to provide DJ services during Homecoming. Motion to approve by President Bunin. Second by Senator Bauhs. Motion passes with 18 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. X. OPEN DISCUSSION Sen. Benneman Good luck to all. Let's see where the chips fall. Sen. Swank Good luck to all. Sen. Zielinski Will be getting SHAC surveys filled out. Sen. Geihs Feels the survey is a great idea. However he never has used the Student Health Center and that they should be getting those who are upset to fill out the survey. Sen. Gonzalez Good luck. Expressed his opinion that CSUN should have a Traffic and Parking Sub-committee. Sen. Landers Mentioned that he feels the Yellin' Rebel should improve the quality of writers not the equipment. Sen. Colebrook Mentioned that he is scared about the elections. Also would like to know who the Senator was that did not sign his/her name to a complaint about the Senate Secretary that he found in his box. Expressed his opinion that if you are going to write something like this that you should sign your name. Sen. Hoffman Asked the persons have gone to the Health Center to fill out the surveys. Sen. Gillett Good luck to all in elections. Mentioned that a Senate Rules and Ethics Committee would be a good idea. Sen. Miloro Good luck in Senate and Homecoming elections too. SENATE MINTUES 19-32 PAGE 9 10/05/89 Sen. Ozkan Mentioned that he is happy about Bylaw 2. Good luck. Sen. Elliott Good luck. Sen. Bauhs Mentioned that he is surprised about the Health Center that the last time he was there he waited 5 minutes. That was a year ago. Sen. Rosenberg Feels that Senate should have run a couple of candidates in the Homecoming election, like Kerem and his mystery woman. Sen. Bennett Good luck in elections. This Yellin' Rebel was the best that he has seen so far. Sen. President Pro-tempore Cozine Reminded the senate to get in their papers