Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 12, 1985

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 16-5 December 12,1985 MSU Fireside Lounge 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes 16-4 IV. Executive Board Nominations 1. Jim Miller to Student Services and Organizations Board 2. Dawn Harrison to Student Services 3. John Novak to International Student Committee 4. Introduction of Debra Cone to Radio Board Chairman. V. Announcements VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports VII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. B. Approval of withdrawl of monthly stipend for Assistant Beverage Manager and place position on a $4.50 hourly wage. C. Approval of Mike Muir to Entertainment & Programming Director. D. Approval of Lanny Leroy to the Search Committee for the Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance School Director. E. Creation of Ad Hoc Committee to consolidate E&P with the Bar Department. F. Nominations to Ad Hoc Committee. G. Approval of $800 to Library open for extended hours during Exam week. H. Discussion of the reduction of Senate President Varona's monthly stipend to $350.00. I. Introduction of the reduction of OPI Director's stipend down to $75.00. J. Approval of $300.00 to Michael X. Smith of Sound System for rental of equipment and sound for Holiday Festival, to be taken out of Organizations Board Account. K. Approval of the repayment of the $1000 that went to the Connection. L. Approval of nominations to Judicial Council. 1. Jef Wild 2. Kirk Hendrick M. Approval of $125.00 for Sigma Chi Pledge Class for clean-up at Lite Beer Comedy Connection party and postgame party on 11/22/85. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate M i n u t e s 16-5 2 December 12, 1985 N. Creation of Ad Hoc Committee for the impeachment of CSUN Vice President Tom Muir. 0. Nominations to Ad Hoc Committee for Impeachment. P. Approval of $800.00 to R0TC for Holdiay Party for Child Haven. Q. Approval of $100.00 to SOMA for Christmas Party. IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment sjd SUBJECT: CHRISTMAS FOR ABUSED TEENAGERS WHERE: CHILDHAVEN GIVEN BY: UNLV ARMY ROTC ASSOCIATION REQUEST: FUNDING TO BE SPONSORED BY CSUN BACKROUND: Last year CSUN sponsored the ROTC CHRISTMAS PARTY for abused children at childhaven. CSUN awarded $1000.00 to support the party. As a result some thirty abused children celebrated Christmas early. Each.child recieved two gifts, cake and ice cream, and watched a Christmas video. With the help of Mr. Santa Claus Inc. the children also told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. This year we'd like to do the same for some of the older children at Childhaven, who so often get less attention than the younger ones. We are once again asking for your support this Christmas seas Here is the cost breakdown; 40 teenagers- we'd like to spend $25.00 on total- $1000.00 1 Cake 25.00 Soft drinks 18.00 Decorations 10.00 Gift Wrap 15.00 Mr. Santa Claus Inc. (donation) 25.00 $1093.00 Thank you for your time and consideration. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Prof. Wintermute Military Science UNLV ' November 13, 1985 Dear Professor Wintermute, 1 would like to thank the R.O.T.C. Sabre Guard on behalf of CSUN and the UNLV Student Body. The Sabre Guard had always added a dimension of class to the half-time festivities. This year was no exception. I must apologize, that we made the presentation so difficult,, as far as last minute plans went, however, as always you were perfect. Thank you again for all your support. Sincerely, Sean Kelleher, CSUN President SK/sjd CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 16-5 December 12, 1985 MSU Fireside Lounge 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Senate President Varona. II. Roll Call Present Senator Mams Senator Chadwell Absent Senator Anton (excused) Senator Dela Rosa (excused) Senator Dixon Senator Harrison Senator Larsen (late) Senator Leroy Senator Lieberman Senator Menke Senator Miller Senator Muir Senator Nichols Senator Novak (late) Senator Spicer Senator Susman Senator Swanson (late) Senator Wehremeister (late) Senator Zayas There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of Minutes The minutes were declared approved with no corrections. IV. Executive Board Nominations 1. Jim Miller to Student Services and Organizations Board. 2. Dawn Harrison to Student Services. 3. John Novak to International Student Committee. 4. Introduction of Debra Cone to Radio Board Chairman. Jim Miller requested that his name be withdrawn from Student Services. Senator Zayas moved to set time of adjournment at 5:30. There were multiple seconds. Senator President Varona refused to acknowledge the motion, for several reasons. Senator Spicer appealed the decision of the chair. Senator Zayas seconded. The appeal failed with 9 in favor, 8 opposed (Nichols,Chadwell,Swanson, Manke,Leroy,Harrison,Wehremeister,Lieberman), and 0 abstaining. V. Announcements Senate President Varona asked the Senate to accept an emergency item to approve the Contract with KUNV Engineer, Bryon Smith. The Senate accepted under general mnsent. Senate Minutes 16-5 December 12, 1985 2 Senator Nichols moved to approve the contract (for the Letter-of-Appointment) for Bryan Smith, KUNV Engineering Service. Senator Swanson seconded. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports Jack Spicer, Chairman for Ad Hoc Committee for Media Board will hold a meeting tomorrow. Andy Nichols, Appropriations Board Chairman discussed the accounts and gave a detailed report. Sean Kelleher, CSUN President addressed the Senate and would like to seek their support/endorsement of a discount saver program. It will be at no cost to CSUN. Senate President Varona asked the Senate to add this emergency item to their agendas under New Business Item R. There were no objections. Mike Muir, Acting Director for ESP announced that he was setting up and planning out next semesters events. Kirk Hendrick, NSA Director announced his plans for formulating a scholarship fund. Ken Jordan, KUNV Program Director discussed orientation for the station. Carmen Zayas, Yellin' Rebel Asst. Editor discussed the problems with the current issue and that another issue is being printed with an apology to the individual involved. Zayas also discussed the plans for a scholarship with the backing of SUMA Corporation for Journalism. Robert Cherhoniak, representative of Curriculm Committee would like to see more representatives attending and more notice of the meetings. Kirk Hendrick, representative of Parking and Traffic Committee discussed the meeting and that parking stickers for next year may cost approximately $10 a semester for students and $40 for faculty. Jym Road will not be closed, thanks to the help of the Yell and student input. VII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Senator Spicer moved to approve. Senator Chadwell seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. Approval of withdrawl of monthly stipend for Assistant Beverage Manager and place the position on a $4.50 hourly wage. Senator Nichols moved to approve. Senator Lieberman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. C. Approval of Mike Muir to Entertainment & Programming Director. Senator Lieberman moved to table until Jan. 16, 1986. Senator Nichols seconded. Senator Nichols later then withdrew his second. Senator Novak moved to approve. Senator Spicer seconded. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 1 opposed (Lieberman) and 0 abstaining. D. Approval of Lanny Leroy to the Search Committee for the Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance School Director. Senator Nichols moved to approve. Senator Lieberman seconded. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Leroy). Senate Minutes 16-5 3 December 12, 1985 E. Creation of Ad Hoc Committee to consolidate E&P with the Bar Department. Senator Spicer moved to approve. Senator Nichols seconded. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 1 opposed (Muir) and 0 abstaining. F. Nominations to Ad Hoc Committee for E&P and Bar. Nominated: 1. Sam Lieberman as Chair 2. Jack Spicer 3. Mike Muir 4. Gary Richenberg 5. Gus Varona 6. Sean Kelleher G. Approval of $800 to the Library, for extended hours during Exam week. CSUN President Kelleher moved to approve. Senator Lieberman seconded. The Business Manager and Appropriations Board Chairman were not in favor of this. Vice President Muir offered the Executive Board Stipends for the month of December to be pushed back to January to pay the $800.00. The Executive Board concurred with this. The motion failed with 6 in favor (Adams, Wehremeister, Muir, Larsen, Swanson, Lieberman), 11 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senator Muir requested that the Senate move back into item F. Senator Muir then nominated Tcm Muir to be chairman of the committee. Senator Spicer asked the Senate to move into items J, M, P, Q and R. There were no objections. J. Approval of $300.00 to Michael X. Smith of Sound System for rental of equipment and sound for Holiday Festival, to be taken out of Organizations Board Account. Senator Spicer moved to approve. Senator Swanson seconded. The motion passed unanimously. M. Approval of $125.00 for Sigma Chi Pledge Class for clean-up at Lite Beer Comedy Connection party and postgame party on 11/22/85. Senator Nichols moved to approve. Senator Muir seconded. The motion passed unanimously. P. Approval of $800.00 to ROTC for Holiday Party for Child Haven. Senator Spicer moved to approve. Senator Zayas seconded. Jim Roberts, representative of FOTC addressed the Senate and gave a specific breakdown of all costs. Roberts also explained that the party will be stated as a CSUN/ROTC event. Tom Muir, Organizations Board Chairman announced that the board approved $200.00. Kirk Hendrick, NSA Director announced that the monies can be taken out of the NSA Travel Account. Roberts would like to see the Senators at the party. Senator Spicer moved to amend the amount to $500. This was withdrawn. 7. John Novak 8. Andy Nichols 9. Eric Larsen 10. Tom Muir Senate Minutes 16-5 December 12, 1985 4 Senator Larsen moved to approve $400.00. Senator Zayas seconded. The motion passed wtih 15 in favor, 2 opposed (Nichols, Miller) and 0 abstaining. Q. Approval of $100.00 to SOMA for Christmas Party Senator Spicer moved to approve. Senator Adams seconded. Cathy Anderson, representative of SOMA addressed the Senate and explained where the $100 would be used. Senator President Varona passed the gavel at 5:00 p.m. to Senate Pres. Pro Tempore Nichols. Varona addressed the Senate and explained that he was opposed to fund a party, which benefits only one organization. Tom Muir, Organizations Board Chairman announced that this item did pass the Organizations Board. The motion to approve $100.00 to SOMA failed with 1 in favor, (Larsen) and 11 opposed and 5 abstaining (Dixon,Muir,Wehremeister,Spicer,Adams). Senator Spicer moved to reconsider. Senator Dixon left the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Senate Pres. Pro Tempore Nichols passed the gavel back to Senate President Varona at 5:22 p.m. R. Approval of endorsement of discount savers for UNLV. _ Senate President Varona moved to approve. Senator Novak seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Zayas). H. Discussion of the reduction of Senate President Varona's monthly stipend to $350.00. Some discussion took place. I. Introduction of the reduction of the OPI Director's stipend down to $75.00. This item was introduced. K. Approval of the repayment of the $1000 that went to the Connection. Senator Lieberman moved to approve. Senator Miller seconded. Senator Larsen addressed the issue and explained the time factor and that an additional issue will be printed in the spring. No action was taken. L. Approval of nominations to Judicial Council 1. Jef Wild and 2. Kirk Hendrick This item has already been approved. N. Creation of Ad Hoc Committee for the impeachment of CSUI-I Vice President Muir. This item was withdrawn. O. Nominations to Ad Hoc Committee for Impeachment. This item was out of order. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Wehremeister announced that it was Senator Harrison's B-Day. Senator Novak was the first to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and Don't Drink and Drive. Today was also Senator Novak's Moms B-Day. Senate Minutes 16-5 5 December 12, 1985 Senator Menke requested that items N and 0 be placed on the next agenda or some form of sanctions. Menke would also like to set up a resolution regarding organizations and them providing itemized lists. X. Adjournment Senate President Varona adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m. sjd