Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 27, 1989

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 19-20 THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 19® 4:00PM MSU 201 I. CALL TO ORVER II. ROLL CALL 111. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES II/. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1/. BOARD ANV COMMITTEE REPORTS l/I. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval o{ Katm Splmn cu> Editor l e VcltLn' Rebel.. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS A.Approval 0() $3000 gueAt ipcakeA Ion. Nevada Stidcnt Lcadvuktp Confidence. to come cat o{ the. 9 04 account. B. Appnoval o£ $1350 {oft NSLC t-t>h.lntA to come out o{ th:€ 9 00 account. C. Appnoval 0^ Executive Boand Nomination*. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT GB/pu) 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 19-20 THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1989 4:00PM MSU 201 I. CALL TO ORDER CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey called Senate Meeting to order at 4:03pm in the Moyer Student Union. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT Senator Kurzer Senator Wilcox Senator Geihs Senator Hoferer Senator Rosenberg Senator Elliott Senator Bauhs Senator Colebrook Senator Menez Senator Swank Senator Zielinski Senator Benneman Senator Kershaw Senator Melchiorre Senator Ozkan Senator Gillett III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-19 Motion to approve by Senator Colebrook. Seconded by Senator Menez. There were no corrections. Call for a vote. Motion carried with sixteen in favor, no opposed, and one abstention (Elliott). Motion by CSUN President Steve Evenson to move out of the order of the day and approve item G. of New Business. There were no objections from the Senate to move out of the order of the day. G. Approval of Senate Resolution 19-2. Seconded by CSUN Senate President Pro Tempore Gina Polovina. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 ABSENT Senator Valenti (Excused) Senator Newberry (Unexcused) 2nd Senator Deniston (Unexcused) 2nd Senator DeMars (Excused) There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion by Senator Kurzer to limit Announcements and Board and Committee Reports to fifteen (15) minutes. Seconded by CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell. There was an objection. Call for a vote on the objection. Objection passes with twelve in favor, three opposed, and two abstentions. ANNOUNCMENTS CSUN Vice President Pro Tempore Jeff Geihs mentioned that the reception went well. CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell mentioned that August 11,12,13 will be the NSLC. He mentioned that he would need help with the high schools students in the dorms and passed around a roster for anyone interested in helping to sign up. CSUN Senate President Gina Polovina mentioned that the press conference earlier had gone well She mentioned that on May 1st at a minute after midnight would be the inauguration; everyone is invited. CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell mentioned that the CSUN t-shirts when washed seem to wear the logo away. He mentioned that he probably would not be at the meeting during open discussion and mentioned that he wanted to thank everyone he worked with; and that he had a great year. CSUN President Steve Evenson mentioned that Director Lillian Franky from Entertainment and Programming wanted him to mention that she was upset that the plans of the CSUN Awards Banquet were not through her since she was the director and it was her money out of the 903 account that the Senate was spending. He mentioned that Quicksilver was out on the stands. He mentioned that he might rewrite his bill but Senator Gillett had an interested in rewriting it, so he mentioned that he would probably let him do so. CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey thanked Steve for getting him involved in CSUN. He mentioned that the work he did taught him a lot. He thanked CSUN Senate President Pro Tempore Gina Polovina for always picking up the slack for the Senate. He thanked the Senate Secretary Palma Wesely for her work. He thanked Senators Ozkan, Roderick, Melchiorre. He also thanked the rest of the Senate. He also thanked CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell for not smelling in the office on account of the pipe he smoked with. He felt that it was like being at home when he entered the office and and Dick was in the office behind the desk stroking his pipe. Senate Minutes 19-20 Page 2 04/27/89 IV. -Senate Minutes 19-20 Page 3 04/27/89 V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Rob Rosenthal from KUNV mentioned that he slightly opened the door to work with Michael Schivo again. He mentioned that KUNV was involved with an experiment with Europe for radio. He mentioned that the National Association of Broadcasters was in town. Philip DaQuino that the Engineering t-shirts were sold out. He mentioned that he was waiting for the conference in May in Washington D.C. for the SHAC. NSA Director Michelle Saunders mentioned that she hoped that everyone would vote yes on #2. She mentioned that she had faxed out the Senate Resolution 19-2 already. OSI Director Jamal Allen thanked his assistant Mario Menez for her help with the OSI page. He mentioned that he would draft something which stated the job description for the OSI Director for next year. Food and Beverage Manager Joe DeMarco mentioned that the last party of the year would be tomorrow. He mentioned that there would be free food. He mentioned that May 7th would be the softball game. The times for the softball game are 11am- 4pm. VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Karen Splawn as Editor of the Yellin1 Rebel. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of $3000 for guest speaker for Nevada Student Leadership Conference to come out of the 904 account. Motion to approve by Senate President Pro Tempore Gina Polovina. Seconded by Senator Melchiorre. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with all in favor. B. Approval of $1350 for NSLC t-shirts to come out of the 900 account. Motion to approve by Senator Kurzer. Seconded by Senator Rosenberg. Senate Minutes 19-20 Page 4 04/27/89 There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. C. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. Motion to approve by Senator Menez. Seconded by Senator Melchiorre. Karen Splawn spoke regarding the Editor position for the Yellin1 Rebel and gave the Yellin1 Report at the same time. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion to move out of the order of the day with with no objections. E. Approval of $536.00 to go to Reno to come out of the 912 account, to meet the Board of Regents. Motion to approve by CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell. Seconded, by Senator Menez. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with all in favor. F. Approval of Executive Board Salaries for 1989-90 as follows: President - $425.00 Vice President - $380.00 Senate President - $380.00 Vice President Pro Tempore - $100.00 Senate President Pro Tempore - $100.00 Motion to approve by Senator Roderick. Seconded by Senator Elliott. There was an objection by Senator Kurzer. Call for a vote on the objection. Motion failed with one in favor (Kurzer), twelve opposed, two abstentions. Senate Minutes There was discussion. Call for a roll call vote. IN FAVOR Geihs Elliott Bauhs Swank Zielinski Benneman OPPOSED Kurzer Wilcox Rosenberg Colebrook Menez Gillett ABSTENTIONS Polovina 19-20 Page 5 04/27/89 Kershaw Melchiorre Ozkan Motion carries with nine in favor, six opposed, and one abstention. D. Approval of $500 for Library Hours out of the 904 account. Motion to approve by Senator Bauhs. Seconded by Senator Gillett. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with fifteen in favor, no opposed, and one abstention (Menez). H. Approval of Appropriations Board Operating Policy. Motion to approve by Senator Gillett. Seconded by Senator Deniston. Call for a vote. Motion carried with all in favor. I. Approval of contract with Applelink Network License Agreement. Motion to approve by Senator Menez. Seconded by Senator Ozkan. There was an objection by Senator Kurzer. Call for a vote on the objection. Motion failed with one in favor, fifteen in opposed, and no abstentions. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with fifteen in favor, and one opposed, and no abstentions. J. Nominations for Senate President Pro Tempore. Senator Menez nominated Senator Zielinski. Senator Ozkan nominated Senator Hoferer. Senator Kurzer motioned to close nomination. There were objections from the senate. Senator Kurzer withdrew his motion. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Kurzer mentioned that just because an objection is made doesn't mean it shouldn't be listened to. He felt that Mike Keller was a good Editor for the Yellin' Rebel, and he would miss Greg. Senator Rosenberg said good-bye to the old Executive Board. Senator Colebrook mentioned that Senator Kurzer confused him. He felt that the Executive Board Salaries should have been lower. He felt that they should be accountable for their campaign promises. He mentioned that he enjoys being a senator. He felt that Steve Evenson is a special and exceptional person, and that Greg Bailey did a good job. Motion by Senator Colebrook to approve a 42credit fee waiver for the each Executive Board Member (President, Vice President, and Senate President.) Seconded by Senator Menez. Call for a vote to approve as an emergency item. Motion carried with fifteen in favor, one opposed, and one abstention. Call for a vote on the main motion. Motion carried, with sixteen in favor, no opposed, and one abstention (Deniston). Senator Gillett felt that the Executive Board should be paid more. Senate Minutes 19-20 4-27-89 Page 6 Senate Minutes 19-20 Page 7 4-27-89 Senator Gillett mentioned even though he felt that the Executive Board if they made a campaign promise they should keep. He said good-bye to the old executive board. Senator Ozkan mentioned that to much money is being given out. Senator Densiton mentioned that Science and Math day was fun. She thanked the old Executive board saying that they were hard working and did a good job. Philip DaQuino mentioned that the Engineering College came in 5th in the canoe trip. Michelle Saunders felt that item E. shouldn't have been passed. Senator Swank wished the old executive board good luck with life. Senator Elliott mentioned that Steve Evenson was the only one who lasted from the general executive board elections. Senator Benneman wished luck to the new and old executive board. He mentioned that even through the bad times he and Steve remained friends. Senator Menez thanked Jamal Allen. She mentioned that it was good working with him. She looked forward to the banquet. She mentioned that Steve would make a good lawyer. Senator Zielinski congratulated the new executive board. She mentioned that Steve did a good job. She wished Greg and Dick luck. Senator Bauhs felt that it was rude to have someone speak on themselves and have others talking. CSUN President Steve Evenson mentioned that CSUN has gone through two Vice President, two Senate Presidents, and two Vice President Pro Tempores and four Senate President Pro Tempores. But a great job was done. Vice President Pro Tempore Jeff Geihs wished good luck to Greg, Dick,Steve. CSUN President Steve Evenson mentioned that he would miss everyone. He mentioned that the change will be a good one. Any power in student government lies within the Senate. He felt that a lot was accomplished this year. "The greater the challenge the sweeter the success." Senate Minutes 19—^-0 Pc 8 4-27-89 X . CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey mentioned that one should never make a campaign policy based on salary. He mentioned that his goal is to be in the business world as owning his own business, to have a white picket fence. He wished luck to all. He mentioned that Steve wouldn't be in town tomorrow. Senate President Pro Tempore Gina Polovina wished good luck to the executive board. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Greg Bailey adjourned the Senate Meeting 19-20 at 6:00pm.