Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 14, 1989

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT MINUTES SENATE MEETING 19-2 9 SEPTMEBER 14, 1989 4:00 PM GREEN ROOM, ARTEMUS HAM HALL I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Polovina called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM. II. ROLL CALL SENATORS Present Absent Chad Wilcox Ross Kurzer (excused) Kim Elliot Jeff Geihs (excused) Jeff Bauhs Kurt DeMars (excused) Paige Zielinski Bud Benneman (late) Kim Kershaw Kerem Ozkan Rick Gillett Kari Cozine Scott Bennett Ken Tomory Melanie Rosenberg DIRECTORS/COMMITTEE CHAIRS Rob Rosenthal(KUNV) Lillian Franky (E&P) Allen Chastain(Publ & Elect Board) Jamal Allen (OSI) Karen Splawn(Yellin' Rebel) Lisa Gripentrog (E&P) Pat Touhy(Student Services) Brandi Hoffman (SHAC) Mario Menez (Student Services) Ray Frankulin(Appropriations) Barb McFarland(Business Office) Mike Kennedy(NSA) Tyrone Smith(OSI) III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-28 Motion to approve by Senator Tomory Second by Senator Bauhs. Motion passed with 12 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 2 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS Senate President Polovina gave an announcement for Vice President Willard/Engel that Homecoming packets are due by Friday and that Organization Packets for funding must also be picked up by those organizations that want funding. Senate President Polovina announced that Senator Zielinski resigned as Senate President Pro-tempore because she didn't have enough time to devote to the position and that nominations would be accepted under new business. Also announced that Senator Swank had resigned because he is no longer an undeclared student. Also mentioned that chairmen of the departments need to order books in a more timely manner. There is a new reporting process: the President of UNLV must now report to the chancellor. Finally mentioned that Regent Sig Rogich has suggested that undergraduate Seniors must do some volunteer work to be able to graduate. Next Regent meeting is October 19th and 2 0th. Be sure to turn in your GVF's and be sure to make your required speaches. Senator Benneman arrived at 4:14 PM Senate President Polovina gave the floor to Liz Baldazan from the Student Services Office of UNLV to Speak on the upcoming informational program her office is developing concerning several important issues. She mentioned that the first topic was that of date rape and her office is presenting the film "Against her will" in the Moyer Student Union room 201, September 27, at 7:00 PM follwed by a panel discussion. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Rob Rosenthal (KUNV) Rob inquired as to what sort of information the senators were looking for in his report. Items requested by many senators were donation information, training program updates, problems during the week and updates on funding approved for emergency items. Rob then reported that there are presently 3 0 students in the training program which is a monthly program. There are 5 sessions each week. Rob explained that 3 0 students is a lot, but that as the month progresses the atrition rate increases. He also reported that while they are waiting for the replacement tube that CSUN approved funding for that the engineer had an extra that he has loaned to KUNV and that they are operating legally. Rob then explained some reasoning behind KUNV's community programming and that they have tried to pick up where the rest of the community has left off, therefore creating their diversified format. As explained previously KNPR stopped its Jazz programming and has loaned KUNV its jazz records for a period of one year while it attempts SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 3 to build its own record library by soliciting record companies for records. On the 12th of September the RJ ran an article about KUNV. And finally a $1000 donation was made to KUNV from the Columbian Organization towards its latin programming in celebration of independence day. Karen Splawn (Yellin' Rebel) Karen reported that the Yellin' Rebel will be running two special sections for Senate and Homecoming elections. Karen also reported that they are not completely staffed. Several senators suggested talking to classes; Karen explained that that is an on going process. Karen also reported that the circulation of the Yellin' Rebel is 6000 each issue as per the advertising contracts. Some senators expressed concern that that amount was too high and that extra copies are not being taken out of the stands before the new copies are placed in. Karen finally reported that they have raised $20,000 in advertising. Pat Touhy (Student Services) Pat reported that he held his first meeting on Tuesday, September 12 and that they went over the basics of the board. Pat also explained about the lecture note service and that he is paying note takers $4 a class per day which in effect almost pays for the enrollment fees for that student. Pat informed the senate that many teachers are very much opposed to the service, while Anita Stockbauer has approached him about expanding this service so that many of the handicapped and dyslexic students may benefit. As of now there are six classes that have notetakers. Pat also informed that senators after an iquiry that by no means will they be using last years notes. Ray Frankulin (Appropriations) Ray reported that there is an appropriations meeting tomorrow and that only 10 organizations have applied. Barbara McFarland (Business Office) Barbara reported that funding requests should go a bit quicker now that the senate has approved the 8 9-90 budget. Barbara also reminded the senate that if things go as scheduled that CSUN could expect to move into the new offices by the end of next sememster and that it may be neccessary to encumber some funds to make the move. She is working on some figures including a new phone system and some new furniture. Barbara also reported that she is now the Residential Life Newsletter advisor. Allen Chastain (Election Board) Allen reported that many of the colleges will have races for the elections, but that homecoming sign ups are slow up to now. SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 4 (Publications) Allen reported that Thursday at noon will be the next Publications Board meeting. Mike Kennedy (NSA) Mike reported that next week will be an NSA meeting to put together the fall activities calendar. Mike also asked the senate to approve his assistant. Also reported that the United States Student Association contacted him. The organization is a lobbying group for students' issues in Washington DC. Tyrone Smith (OSI) Brochures will be finished the 2 3rd of September from the printer. Also reported that an extremely low quote for the election banners was obtained from Signs West and instead of costing $2000 they will only cost $1300. Ken Tomory(SHAC) There will be an informal meeting on Saturday. Brandi mentioned that she plans to meet with doctors to develop a network and policies. Student Health awareness day, October 2 5th. Planning on having a survey to find out how the campus feels about the Health Center. Melanie Rosenberg (E&P) Joe reported for Lillian Franky about Homecoming. The food, the band (MUTTS), the tailgate party, and the DJ for the tailgate party have all been finalized. There will be a pep rally from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, finalists will be announced at 12:15, the band MUTTS will perform from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM after which E&P plans to have a surprise band perform. On Saturday there will be a tailgate party with a DJ from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with hot dogs and beer. Joe mentioned that volunteers are needed. For Octoberfest Tommy Rocker, Dumpkohf, and Sinbad will be performing. Kim Elliot (By-laws) Kim reported that her committee recommended approval of Senate Bill #11 which ammends By-law 2. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT ARTS AND LETTERS SEAT. Motion by Senator Zielinksi to close nominatioins. Seconded by Senator Rosenburg. Motion passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 5 Motion by Senator Rosenburg to have each candidate speak for two minutes followed by an unlimited question and answer period after which an election shall be held with the top two vote getters facing off in a another election, unless one candidate receives a majority of the votes. Seconded by Senator Benneman. Motion passes with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Angela Kolar was not present / Jorge Gonzalez spoke Steve Sun-ti Hong spoke. Carol Westermeier spoke. CSUN President Bunin called for a role call vote. KOLAR GONZALEZ Wilcox Elliot Bauhs Zielinski Benneman Gillett Cozine Tomory WESTERMIER Colebrook Kershaw Bennett ABSTENTIONS Ozkan Jorge won the election with 8 votes, Westermier received 3, Hong received 1 and there was one abstention. B. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SEAT. Senate President Polovina nominated James Swank. Motion to close nominations by Senator Kershaw. Second by Senator Cozine. Motion passes with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention. HONG Rosenburg SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 6 Motion by Senator Kershaw to have candidates speak for two minutes followed by an unlimited question and answer period after which an election shall be held with the candidate receiving the majority vote being appointed. Seconded by Senator Bennett. Motion passes with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention. James Swank spoke. Senator Cozine spoke for Albert Tabola. Electioins Board Chairmen Allen Chastain informed the Senate that Albert had spoken to him about the meeting today and that he had to work. Allen was unaware of James Swank resignation and subsequent interest in the open B&E seat so he told Albert Tabola it may not be necessary for him to attend the meeting. Senate secretary informed the Senate that he had also spoken to Albert Tabola and that while he could not make meetings on such short notice that once elected work would not be a problem. Motion to table until the next meeting by Senator Bauhs. Second by Senator Rosenburg. Motion passes with 7 in favor, 5 opposed (Cole, Cozine, Benneman, Ozkan, Kershaw), and 2 abstentioins (Elliot, Bennett). C. Nomination for the vacant Health Sciences seat. No action. VIII.New Business A. Approval of Senate Bill #11 Motion to approve by Senator Cozine. Second by Senator Ozkin. There was no discussion. Motion passes with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstentions. B. Approval of Elections Board Policy. Motion to approve by Senator Kershaw Second by Senator Cozine. SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 7 Allen Chastain explained the changes made to the policy. Motion passes with 12 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 abstentions. C. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT MATH AND SCIENCE SEAT. Senator Rosenburg nominated Andrea LiButti. D. Nomination/Approval of Senate President Pro-tempore. Senator Colebrook nominated Senator Cozine. Senator Gonzalez nominated Senator Benneman. Senator Gillett nominated Senator Tomory. Motion to close nominations by Senator Colebrook. Seconded by Senator Cozine. Motion passes with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention (Kershaw). Motion by Senator Rosenberg to waive Bylaw 4 to consider item D of New Business. Second by Senator Bennett. Motion passes with 10 in favor, 4 against (Kershaw, Gillett, Bauhs, Ozkan), and 0 abstentions. Motion by Senator Colebrook to have the candidates speak for two minutes followed by a question and answer period after which an election shall be held with the top two vote getters facing off in another election, unless one candidate receives a majority vote. Seconded by Senator Rosenberg. Motion passes with 12 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 abstentions (Kershaw, Ozkan). Senator Cozine spoke. Senator Benneman spoke. Senator Tomory spoke. CSUN President Bunin called for a roll call vote. COZINE BENNEMAN Wilcox Bauhs Elliot Zielinski Colebrook Ozkan Bennett Gonzalez SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 8 ABSTENTIONS Benneman Kershaw Cozine Tomory Rosenberg Cozine is appointed with 6 votes, Benneman received 2 votes, and Tomory received 1 vote with 5 abstentions. Cozine was sworn in by Chief Justice Wall E. Approval of $505.00 out of the 9 04 account for reimbursement of 1989 FALL fees for Assistant Student Services Director. Motion to approve by Senator Zielinski. Second by Senator Elliott. Senate President Polovina explained that because this was a reimbursement and it was greater than $500 that it has to be voted on by the Senate. Motion passes with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstention. Rosenberg left on Point of Personal Privilage at 5:25 PM. F. Approval of Board of Regents Grant-in-Aid to Roderick Colebrook. Motion to wav Bylaw 4 by CSUN President Bunin. Seconded by Senator Bennett. Motion passes with 10 in favor, 3 against (Kershaw, Ozkan, Gillett). Motion to approve item F by CSUN President Bunin. Second by Senator Cozine. Motion passes with 11 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstentions (Ozkan, Kershaw). G. Approval of $75.00 per month stipend for the Assistant NSA Director out of the 912 account. Motion to wave Bylaw 4 by CSUN President Bunin. Second by Senator Wilcox. TOMORY Gillett Motion passes with 9 in favor, 4 against (Ozkan, Kershaw, Bauhs, Gillett), and 0 abstentions. SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 9 Senator Rosenberg returned 5:20 PM Motion to approve item G by CSUN President Bunin. Second by Senator Tomory. Motion passes with 12 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 abstentions (Ozkan, Kershaw). H. Emergency Motion to approve Executive Board nominations. Motion to allow emergency item H by Senator Cozine. Second by CSUN President Bunin. Motion passes with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention. Motion to approve items A-E of Executive Board nominations as a whole by Senator Cozine. Second by Senator Wilcox. Motion passes with 14 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Motion to wave Bylaw 4 to allow the consideration of items F and G of Executive Board nominations by Senator Rosenberg. Second by Senator Cozine. Motion passes with 10 in favor, 4 opposed (Kershaw, Ozkan, Bauhs, Gillet) and 0 opposed. Motion to approve items F and G of Executive Board nominations as a whole by Senator Rosenberg. Second by Senator Zielinski. Motion passes with 12 in favor, 0 opposed, and 2 abstentions (Kershaw, Ozkan). IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Zielinski Congratulated Senator Gonazalez and Senator Cozine. She mentioned that she had to resign because she is taking 19 credits and doesn't have enough time to devote. Jutice Stuhff Thanked the Senators for his appointment Gillett Congratulations to all appointed. Expressed an interest in having a permanent item on the agenda to waive Bylaw 4. SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 10 Colebrook Congratulations to all. Thanked all for his Grant-in-aid. Expressed an interest in painted the clock outside the library. It was mentioned that the artist must be asked for permission first. Senator Kershaw mentioned that there were plants planted recently. Colebrook then mentioned that he wished CSUN also participated in the distribution of Football tickets so that we had a consistent ticket policy for both Basketball and Football. Bauhs Mentioned that he wished senators would use the "Point of Personal Priveledge" when leaving the meeting. Also mentioned that he agrees that Bylaw 4 needs to be looked at. Finally mentioned that there is definately a lot of wasted Yellin1 Rebel papers and at least should be removed. Elliot Congratulated Senators Gonzalez and Cozine. Tomory Expressed the need for response from groups concerning AIDS Committee and having lecturers come and speak at their meetings. Kershaw Mentioned that she felt that if senators are going to vote against waiving a Bylaw they should be consistent and not vote on the main item. Mentioned that Delta Zeta are already having a program concerning AIDS. Gonzalez Thanked all his appointment. Congratulated Senator Cozine. Benneman Congratulated Senator Gonzalez, Senator Cozine and thanked Carol Westermeier for remaining throughout the entire meeting. Mentioned that Joe looked good and congratulated Paul Stuhff. Rosenburg Apologized for her high spirits. Wilcox Congratulated eveyone. Ozkan Congratulated everyone. Expressed his opinion that voting is a personal decision and that everone has the right to make their own decisions. SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 11 James Swank (guest) Thanked the Senate for tabling the B&E election, felt it was good to do it that way. Wished Cari a "Good Time" as Senate President Pro-tempore. Chief Justice Dan Wall Congratulated everyone. Mentioned that the JC cannot do anything about Bylaw 4 until someone brings a legitimate complaint to them. Carol Westermeier (guest) Congratulated Senator Gonzalez. Allen Chastain Mentioned that he had been approached by constituents about the clock but the artist must be asked first. Informed the Senate that Roderick Colebrook and Melanie Rosenberg had resigned from the Elections Board. Also mentioned that the publications board would be looking into the circulation problem. Tyrone Smith Expressed his opinion that Sentors should vote in a more consistent manner concerning Bylaws and main motions. Cozine Encourage candidates to CAMPAIGN! Usually more people know about Homecoming and are more interested in it than Senate elections. Mentioned that everone has their own opinion about bylaws. Proudly mentioned that she was a Homecoming Queen Candidate. CSUN President Bunin Congratulated Jorge Gonzalez, Paul Stuhff and Cari Cozine. Suggested to Senators that if they have any suggestions for Board and Committee chairs or directors that perhaps they make these suggestions in the CSUN offices so that Board and Committee Reports don't take so long.Mentioned that the problem with the Yellin' Rebel may not be circulation but trying to get people to read the newspaper. Mentioned that there will be an AD Hoc Committee formed to oversee the security shuttle service, anyone interested contact Joe. Mentioned that members were so mad during the IAC meeting that they lost quorum. Explained that when Clarence Lee was President he was duped into giving away all of CSUN/ Organizations good seats. Progress will be slow and we might be able to make some good exchanges. Mentioned that in the past other student groups such as Cheerleaders had been included in our alottment but not any further. Also mentioned that CSUN itself might have to give up its seats. Mentioned that Bylaw 4 doesn't need to be sent to JC, but it does need to be ammended. SENATE MINUTES 19-2 9 10/14/89 PAGE 12 Gina Mentioned that she agrees with Ozkan about voting. Thanked Carol Westermeier for her interest in CSUN. Congratulated Jorge Gonzalez, Paul Stuhff and Cozine. Wished all the candidates luck in the Senate Elections. Thanked everone for passing Senate Bill 11. X. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Polovina adjourned the meeting at 6:07. Respectfully prepared and submitted by Senate President Pro-tempore Gink Polovina' Senate President CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA SENATE MEETING 19-2 9 SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 4:00 PM GREEN ROOM VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Vicki L. Constantin a SHAC Committee. B. Approval of Karen Hirschfield as SHAC Committee. C. Approval of Patsy Bourngeusser as SHAC Committee. D. Approval of Ken Tomory as Vice Cfc SHAC Committee. E. Approval of Catherine Czarnik to Programming. F. Approval of Paul Stuhff to the CS as a justice. G. Approval of Mike Barclay as Assis VIII. NEW BUSINESS C. Nomination/appointment to the vacant Math and Science Senate seat. D. Nomination/Approval of Senate President Pro-tempore. E. Approval of $505.00 out of the 904 account for reimbursement of 1989 FALL Fees for Assistant Student Services Director. F. Approval of Board of Regents Out of State Grant-in-Aid to Roderick Colebrook. G. Approval of $75.00 per month stipend for the Assistant NSA Director out of the 912 account. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT is a member of the a member of the 5 a member of the lairmen of the Entertainment and 3UN Juducial Council stant NSA Director. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 19-2 9 SEPTEMBER 14, 198 9 4:00 PM HAM HALL GREEN ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-2 8 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS VI. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT ARTS AND LETTERS SEAT 1. ANGELA M. KOLAR 2. JORGE GONZALEZ 3. STEVE SUN-TI HONG 4. CAROL WESTERMEIER B. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SEAT 1. ALBERT TABOLA C. NOMINATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE VACANT HEALTH SCIENCES SEAT VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF SENATE BILL #11 B. APPROVAL OF ELECTION BOARD POLICY IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477