Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 14, 1980

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Telephone (702) 739-3477 AGENDA SENATE MEETING #21 April 22, 1980 Moyer Student Union Building Room 203 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #20 IV. Executive Board Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations A. Radio Board VI, Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board B. Elections Board C. Entertainment and Programming Board D. Organizations Board E. Publications Board F. Ad Hoc Committee Reports VII. Old Business VIII. New Business A. Allocation of Funds, $4000.00 Soccer Team B. Allied Health College Vacany (nomination) C. Art Club Presentation D. Hotel Association Presentation IX. Open Discussion X. Adj ournment MINUTES Senate Meeting //21 October 14, 1980 Humanities Building Room 109 4 p.m. I. Call to Order Senate President Burzinski called the twenty-first meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate to order at 4 p.m. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Tom Foskaris Mack Jackson Dorothy Halpin Lori Ann Kanton Tim McGarry Jeff Wild Dale Hulen-excused absent Ray Corbett Sandy Williams Claire Dowell Howard Reign Derrek Yelton Joe Petrizzo David Martinez-excused late Martha Boos Robert Scavetta III. Approval of Minutes //20 Under Old Business, Election of Senate President Pro Tempore, Senator Foskaris moved to approve Senator Yelton by a vote of acclimation. Also, under Old Business University College Nominations, Senator Yelton moved to nominate Scott Lewendovski. Senator Yelton moved to close nominations. The motion was seconded. The motion passed. There being no further additions or correction the minutes stood approved as corrected. IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Introduction of ASUN Officers. Senate President Burzinski introduced the student body officers from Reno. Stephanie Brown, President of ASUN, Bill Bokleman, Vice-President of Activities, and Doc Bodensteiner, Senate President were introduced at the Senate Meeting. Stephanie commented that George Chanos was doing a good job representing CSUN, and also the communication between UNR, and UNLV is increasing. B. Adjournment Senator Wild moved to set adjournment at 6:45. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Senator Wild moved to suspend with the rules and move into Old Business,Item A. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Guest Present Dr. Nitzschke Senate Meeting #21 October 14, 198Q page 2 VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seat, University College (vote) 1. Scott Lewendowski Senate President Burzinski introduced Scott Lewendowski to the Senate. President Chanos moved to approve Scott Lewendowski as the University College Senator. The motion was seconded. Scott made a brief presentation to the Senate. The approval of Scott Lewendowski passed with fifteen in favor and one abstention. IV. Executive Board Announcements B. Pedestrian Safety President Chanos read a letter that he had received from Commissioner Sam Bowler concerning the change in the safety conditions on Maryland Parkway in front of the University. If the Senate feels that an over-head walkway is need please contact President Chanos. C. Regent's Meeting President Chanos announced that CSUN will be given a presentation to the Board of Regents concerning the disapproval of the plus/minus grading system at the November meeting', also a presentation on the status of USUNS. D. Octoberfest President Chanos thanked Radford Smith, and Luke Puschnig for an outstanding job on Octoberfest. He thanked Bruce Bradley and Radford for a job well done on the Ambrosia concert. He thanked Pat Roberts for filling in for John Purvis concerning the cashiers, and the counting of the money. E. Jazz Ensemble Vice-President Reyes encouraged the Senate to approve the $5000 for the UNLV Jazz Ensemble. F. Senator Laxalt Vice-President Reyes announced that Senator Laxalt will be hosting a tail-gate party before the game and all students are invited in attend. G. Impeachment Committee Senate President encouraged the Senate to approve the Impeachment Committee. Harold Scott was recommend by Dr. Dixon and the Executive Board feels these are the best people for the committee. V. Executive Board Nominations A. By-Laws Committee, Lori Ann Kanton Senator Halpin moved to approve Lori Ann Kanton to the By-Laws committee. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. Radio Board, Chairman Dirk Ravenolt Vice-President Reyes moved to approve Dirk Ravenholt as the Radio Board Chairman. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. C. Impeachment Committee Senator Corbett moved to approve each member separately. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with eleven in favor, two opposed, and two abstentions. President Chanos moved to approve Senator Wild. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. The motion passed unanimously. Senate Meeting //21 October 14, 1980 Page 3 Senator Boos moved to approve Senator Scavetta. The motion was seconded. Disucssion took place. The motion passed with ten in favor, four opposed, and two abstentions. Senator Jackson moved to approve Harold Scott. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with fourteen in favor and two abstentions. D. Minority Affairs Committee This item was withdrawn from the agenda. VI.. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board There was no report. B. Election Board There was no report C. Entertainment and Programming Board There was no report. D. Organizations Board Senator Mack Jackson read the minutes of the Organizations Board. He announced that the Board approved The Student Nurses Association, National Engineering Society, Resident Student Association with CSUN recognition. A $240.00 matching funds was approved for the Young Republicans, and two picnic pumps were approve for $70.00. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as read. E. Radio Board There was no report. G. Ad Hoc Committee Reports There were no reports. VII. Old Business There was no further Old Business. VIII. New Business A. Request for Funds, UNLV Jazz Ensemble, $5000.00 President Chanos moved to approve the $5000 to the UNLV Jazz Ensemble. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. The Executive Board and Senator Petrizzo had met with Frank Gagliardi concerning the approval of this money . In return for the money the Jazz Ensemble will perform for CSUN 7 times throughout the year. The Jazz Ensemble has performed many different places all over the world. Senator Martinez, Chairman of the Appropriations Board, cautioned the Senate on approving the money at this time because the Appropriations Board is not sure how muoh money they will be receiving from Student fees and what is in each account. Senator Martinez moved to table the approval of the funds. The motion was seconded. The motion will be tabled until November 4, 1980, Senate Meeting //23. The motion to table passed with fourteen in favor and two abstentions. B. Impeachment Committee Senator Wild moved that the impeachment committee submit a report to the Senate on October 28. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with fifteen in favor and one abstention. Senate Meeting #21 October 14, 1980 IX. Open Discussion It was announced that Homecoming will be November 4-8. Senator Martinez requested that the Executive Board to be cautious on approving funds from the contingency account. Senator Boos announced that the elections were going to be computerized. The plus/minus grading referendum will be on the ballot, also. Senator Yelton announced that the situtation with the typewriters is not good. The typewriters on in storage in the Education Building. They can not be moved in the Library until May or September. Senator Wild asked the Senate President that if on next week's agenda he would place the item he requested. Vice-President Reyes commented on the remarks by Senator Wild concerning the $5000 to the Jazz Ensemble. President Chanos said that the Jazz Ensemble is a worth while investment and will bring credibility to CSUN. X. Adjournment Senate President Burzinski adjourned the twenty-first meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate at 5:30. Respectfully Submitted by, Respectfully Prepared by, Martin J. Burzinski Senate President Robin Starlin CSUN Senate Secretary I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes //20 IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Introduction of ASUN Officers 1. Stephanie Brown, President 2. Bill Bokelman, Vice-President Activities 3. Gary Fuller, Vice-President Finance & Publications 4. Doc Bodensteiner, Senate President V. Executive Board Nominations A. By-Laws Committee 1. Lori Ann Kanton B. Radio Board, Chairman 1. Dirk Ravenholt C. Impeachment Investigation Committee 1. Senator Wild 2. Senator Scavetta 3. Harold Scott, Controller D. Minority Affairs Committee 1. Cherise Chaurbrove 2. Iskandar A. Batlouni VI. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board B. Election Board C. Entertainment & Programming Board D. Organizations Board E. Radio Board F. By-Laws Committee G. Ad Hoc Committee Reports VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seat, University College (vote) 1. Scott Lewendowski CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Telephone (702) 739-3477 SENATE PRESIDENT MARTIN J. BURZINSKI AGENDA Senate Meeting //21 October 14, 1980 Moyer Student Union Building Room 203 4 p.m. Senate Agenda October 14, 1980 VIII. New Business A. Request for Funds, UNLV Jazz Ensemble. $5000.00 IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment