Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 2, 1994

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President MINUTES SENATE MEETING 24-11 MOYER STUDENT UNION 201 WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 1994 * 7:00 P.M. I. SENATE PRESIDENT BUD BENNEMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:13 P.M. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT ALLISON BLOCK BOIXO CAMPBELL CHELLINO ELLIOTT (LATE) FOX HADDOCK JOHANNSSON MARTIN MCMILLIN PIDA SCHWARTZ VODRAZKA ABSENT GORDON (Excused) POBST (Un-Excused) POPICK (Excused) I I I , 14 Present; 3 Absent; Quorum set at 13 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes 24-10 were ruled out of order by Senate President Benneman. ( 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 8 9 1 5 4 • (702) 7 3 9 - 3 4 7 7 • FAX (702) 597-4606 PAGE TWO SENATE MINUTES 24-11 APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONTINUED Motion to approve minutes 24-08 and 24-09 was made by Senator Block, second by Senator Schwartz. Senator McMillin noted that in minutes 24-09 she had spoken on the disapproval of the "bashing" of the Ways and Means Committee. Senator Martin stated the Senate Minutes were done very well. Motion to approve the minutes carried 13-0-0. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS Student Body President Joel Kostman noted Career Day was well done. He also noted that he wasn't able to make the debate. Additionally he stated that he was going to order more Hockey tickets. Senate President Pro Tempore John Pida stated the debate went well. He commended Dave Turner and Pat Smith. Senate President Bud Benneman spoke briefly on item V(D). He stated that public comment was welcome at that time. He noted he wanted to conduct open discussion with elected officials only. He also noted that at that time KUNV had raised $20,566 through the fund raiser, and their goal was $34,000. He also noted the new search committee for the perspective employee for General Manager for KUNV. He stated that the elections were going well and that they were passive and clean. President Benneman concluded by saying the Hockey tickets were selling well, and he felt it was a good service for the students. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports Senator Schwartz said he put the rules in everyone's box. He read the rules aloud. Senator Martin asked Senate President Benneman if the rules were on the agenda. Senate President Benneman said no. Senator Johannsson, the Health Liaison, said she PAGE THREE SENATE MINUTES 24-11 BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED was going to set up a meeting with the Health Advocate on Monday or Tuesday. She stated the elections were going very well and the candidates were conducting themselves very well. Senator Boixo had no reports. Senator Martin stated the Ways and Means Committee was going to have a meeting for funding after the Senate meeting. He also mentioned the Constitution Revision Committee would be having a meeting later in the week. B. Executive Committee Reports Acting Director of Entertainment and Programming, Joel Kostman, stated the company decided not to go with the previously scheduled dates. He noted the Hockey tickets were going great, and students were already inquiring about the baseball tickets. He stated he called for 200 more Thunder Hockey tickets to be reserved. He didn't want to run out of tickets for the students, and Student Government wouldn't loose any money from the extras being reserved. He showed a tape of Carrot Top, one of the acts this committee is bringing to the campus, and he mentioned he had a tape of the Fettucini Brothers. He said the charge for students for this event would be only $3 per person. Senator Elliot arrived. Director of the Organizations Board, Ed Marshall, stated there was no board meeting this past week. He spoke on the insurance issue briefly and announced his Blood Drive Meeting would be tomorrow at 4:00 P.M. He stated he needed help from whomever. He noted Hockey tickets were selling well, and stated he could sell more. He also announced that if any tickets are left over the could be sold from Friday morning until 2:00 P.M. After that time, they would be sent back. The OSI reports were put in the Senator's boxes. ( PAGE FOUR SENATE MINUTES 24-11 BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED Pat Smith, the Nevada Student Affiars Director, stated the debate between Governor Miller and Mayor Jones would have to be done differently. Governor Miller stated he did not want to hold a debate with Jones, but rather that he wanted to speak alone. Director Smith said the key chains were supposed to be sent today. He also announced the lobbyist committee needed more members. Student Services Director Ted Greenhalgh was not present at this time. C. Business and Management Reports Business Manager, Lori Callison, was ill and could not attend the meeting. D. Public Comment NRS 241.035(1)(d) Kelly Montgomery, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, announced the Golf Tournament for Lou Gehrig's Disease. The Proceeds would go to the program for research on this disease. The Fraternity needed more money since the event costs are $1,500 and the Fraternity only has $1,000. Senator Martin sated had the funding request. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. There was no action taken on items A, G, and H because the dates would have to be changed. B. There were no nominations for the vacant Senate seat for the College of Student Development. C. Senate President Benneman announced that Michelle Sanders submitted an application for the College of Liberal Arts. Senator Haddock asked if she knew that she had to attend the meeting. Senate President Benneman noted he did tell her of the importance of attending the meeting. Senator Martin motioned to close the nominations, with Senator Fox seconding the motion. PAGE SEVEN SENATE MINUTES 24-11 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED The motion to allow each candidate to speak for two minutes followed by unlimited question and answer period passed 13-0-0. Each candidate spoke and a roll call vote took place. Rehan Anwar was voted in 12-2-0. There was not Justice present to swear him in at the meeting. D. There was a nomination for Eric Ferguson made by Senator Block for the College of Business and Economics. Senator Schwartz motioned to close the nominations. The Motion was seconded by Senator Elliot. The Motion to close the nominations carried 13-0-0. Senator Schartz motioned to allow each candidate to speak for two minutes followed by unlimited question and answer period. Senator Martin seconded the motion. The motion carried 13-0-0. Each candidate spoke. Ms. Gina Dinoto was voted in. E. Senator Johannsson moved to close the nominations for the College of Health Science. Senator Chellino seconded the Motion. The Motion to close nominations carried 13-0-0. Senator Boixo moved to allow each candidate to speak with unlimited question and answer period, followed by a roll call vote. Seconded by Senator Block. The motion carried 13-0-0. Each candidate spoke and a roll call vote resulted with Mike Volkert as the new senator. F. Motion to approve $600 for out of state travel for CSUN President Joel Kostman, Nevada Student Affairs Director Pat Smith, Assistant Nevada Affairs Director David Turner, and one other person to be named was made by Senator Allison. Seconded by Senator McMillin PAGE SEVEN SENATE MINUTES 24-11 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Senator Martin asked what dates the event was going to take place. David Turner stated the dates would be March 17, 18, 19 and 20th. Senator Martin stated the trip had merit, but that he did not feel sending our leaders out of town would be serving our students best, or using our funds in the best manner. David Turner noted there was a lot of time spent on the event and that both schools would benefit through the event. Senator Martin stated he spoke with his constituents and they didn't feel the event would be worthwhile. Senator Boixo noted the trip would be worthwhile, but she felt Director Lujan should pay for the trip. David Turner agreed, but also noted the funds would not be wasted if it came from Student Government. Senator Haddock asked who the other person would be that would be traveling. David Turner said the other person would be Gwenn Hobbs if there was no interference with her basketball practices/games. Senator Haddock noted she was an excellent choice. Senator Schwartz noted the trip would be worthwhile and it would counteract some of the tarnish from the media. He also noted it may even uplift the value of the Degrees offered at the University. Student Body President, Joel Kostman, told Senator Martin he didn't know enough about the trip to present it to his constituents objectively. He noted that Mr. Turner had been working on a project which would possibly build a great network between UNLV and other campuses along with the Navajo Community College. Senator Boixo asked if she should view the trip differently and not insist on Lujan paying. PAGE SEVEN SENATE MINUTES 24-11 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED President Kostman stated the trip shouldn't be an issue of blame. He noted there will be greater accomplishments that will come out of the trip. Senator Martin asked who was benefiting from the trip. He also noted the UNLV students were not. David Turner noted he felt Senator Martin's concern was genuine, but he stated the trip was a great opportunity for the University to better its1 image and show what it had to offer. The Motion to approve the trip carried 11-1-1, with Senator Martin against, and Senator Boixo abstaining The Motion carried 12-1-0, Senator Martin against. Senator Martin Motioned for a recess, Senator Block seconded the motion. Call back to order was at 9:30. I. Motion to approve Theresa Del Iacono as a member of the CSUN Judicial Council was made by Senator Schwartz, seconded by Senator Johannsson. Senator Martin motioned to override Bylaw 4 to the end of the discussion in New Business, seconded by Senator Allison. The Motion to waive Bylaw 4 carried 13-0-0. Senator Johannsson yielded the floor to Theresa Del Iacono for three minutes. She aske Ms. Iacono if she had attended a Judicial Council Meeting. Ms. Iacono said she had. Motion carried 13-0-0. J. Motion to approve $1,300 for the CSUN/MSU co-sponsorship event Spring Extravaganza was made by Senator Schwartz, seconded by Senator Martin. Senator Martin yielded the floor to Robert Willims. Mr. Williams spoke on the potential of the event to become a tradition. Senator Boixo asked about the expected attendance since the event is being held on a Sunday. PAGE EIGHT SENATE MINUTES 24-11 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Mr. Williams said there is a risk with it being on a Sunday but said attendance should be good. Senator Martin noted the idea was a great one. Senator Elliott asked about the events that would be taking place on that day. Mr. Williams noted there would be bands, contests, games and much more. He also noted the event would be taking place on April 17, 1994. President Kostman stated the ban on beer would have to be lifted and he followed by saying the ban was lifted. He also noted the even was great for UNLV. Senate President Pro Tempore, John Pida, asked what movie would be showing that evening. Mr. Williams stated the Three Musketeers would be showing. Senator Haddock asked of the reception from the professors. Mr. Williams said the response was great; that the professors thought it was a fantastic idea to mix with the students in that atmosphere. Senate President Pro Tempore asked if there was going to be security. Mr. Williams said there would be campus police and security as well as volunteers. Motion to amend the amount to $1,110 was made by Senator Block, seconded by Senator Campbell. Motion carried 13-0-0. The main Motion carried 13-0-0. K. The introduction of Senate Bill 24-02 regarding changes in Senate Bylaw 33, Article VI was moved to be referred to the Bylaw Committee by Senator Johannsson, seconded by Senator McMillin. Motion carried 13-0-0. 1 PAGE NINE SENATE MINUTES 24-11 OPEN DISCUSSION VII. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Haddock asked everyone to inform their constituents of the elections. Senator Elliott congratulated the new Senators. Senator Schwartz welcomed the new Senators and the new member of the Judicial Council. Senator McMillin congratulated the new Senators. She also stated everyone had their opinions and they didn't need to express their opinions more than once. Senator Chellino congratulated the Senators and reminded everyone to vote. Senator Johannsson stated she was happy with the newly elected Senator. She also encouraged Senators to get their constituents to vote. Director Greenhalgh arrived to do his report. He stated Career Day went well, but ARA employees didn't do what they were supposed to do. He noted he didn't have any big projects coming up, and the next one he was going to work on was the Studenty Directory. Senator Vodrazka said thanks for the food served during the recess, and stated the Blood Drive his college was conducting would be on Monday. Senator Boixo congratulated the new Senators and the new member of the Judicial Council. She also stated the commentary on the floor should be kept to a minimum. Senator Martin congratulated the new Senators. He noted everyone should be able to speak as long as needed. He told Joel Kostman he would help with the ban of alcohol. He also noted Senator Popick was drafting letters to get his job back. He concluded that he would lobby all night to get his point across. Senator Campbell congratulated the new Senators and the new member of the Judicial Council. She wished everyone well on the upcoming midterms. Senator Block congratulated the new Senators and the new member of the Judicial Council. PAGE TEN SENATE MINUTES 24-11 OPEN DISCUSSION CONTINUED Senator Allison welcomed the new Senators. Student Body President, Joel Kostman, stated he had an important meeting with the Board of Regents covering tuition. He said he would order 100 more Hockey tickets so there won't be problems. He said good luck to the Candidates. He told Director Ted Greenhalgh he did a great job with Career Day. He thanked Dave Turner. He said Vice President Jay Jay Held was working hard on the elections. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Benneman adjourned the meeting because the building closed at 10:00 P.M. Senate President