Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 30, 1989

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 19-16 THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 19 89 4:0 0PM MSU 201 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-15 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Ross Kurzer to the Liasion Seat of the KUNV. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of contract for the Kingpins. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. B. Approval of $23 5.00 to come out of the 900 account for NSLC; for brochures to be printed. C. Approval of $30.00 for plaque for Lisa Story to come out of the 907 account. D. Discussion/Approval of $2500 for Schlafy and Weddington Debate. (Account to come out of will be discussed in Senate Meeting.) IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT GB/pw 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 19-16 THURSDAY, MARCH 19 89 4:00PM MSU 201 I. CALL TO ORDER CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey called Senate Meeting 19-16 to order at 4:06pm in the Moyer Student Union in room 201. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT Senator Kurzer Senator Wilcox Senator Hoferer Senator Rosenberg Senator Elliott Senator Valenti Senator Bauhs (late) Senator Colebrook Senator DeMars (late) Senator Deniston Senator Menez Senator Swank Senator Zielinski Senator Benneman Senator Kershaw Senator Melchiorre Senator Ozkan Senator Gillett ABSENT Senator Geihs (Excused) Senator Newberry (Excused) III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-15 Motion to approve by Senator Colebrook. Seconded by Senator Menez. There were corrections. Call for a vote on the approval of the Senate Minutes with corrections. Motion carried with eighteen in favor, no opposed, and one abstention (DeMars). UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 Announcements CSUN President Steve Evenson gave the CSUN expenditures report. He mentioned that he has been receiving letters back to his response concerning the college committees that may need student representation. He mentioned that due to the response there are many committees that need student representation. He mentioned that there will be a Parking Survey given out. He mentioned that the senators will be taking these surveys to their classes for distribution. He passed out a paper so that the senators could sign up for going to the dinner. He mentioned that $14,000 more is being added to the budget due to the spring semester. He mentioned that most of this money would go to the contingency account. CSUN Senate President Pro Tempore Gina Polovina mentioned that the press conference that will take place at the library; she mentioned that there is a need for the senators and directors to help out. She mentioned that there was an opening for the Publications Board, SHAC and Bylaws committee. She made mentioned that she also needs attendance reports for the boards and committees on who is attending. CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell mentioned that CSUN Vice President Pro Tempore Jeff Geihs will be holding the Teacher Excellence Award meeting tomorrow at 2:30pm. He mentioned that the Financial Aid Newsletter made approximately $5000.00. The profit from the newsletter will go to the Yellin' Rebel. He also mentioned that August 11,12,13 he will need volunteers to help with the NSLC. CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey didn't have a report. Senator Menez mentioned that Saturday April 8, 19 89 will be a Parlamentary Procedure Seminar at 8:30am to 4:00. She mentioned that four people will be able to attend the conference. Entertainment and Programming Assistant Director Tyra Flaig mentioned that Kristi Coleman the other assistant director for the Entertainment and Programming was fired from her position. She mentioned that Springfest is coming together. Elections Board Director Robert Lane mentioned that the General Elections will be in two weeks. CSUN Business Manager Barbara McFarland mentioned that Ray Frankulin and herself have been working on next year's budget. She mentioned that everyone's imput is welcome. Senate Minutes 19-16 0>-^gt/89 P ; 2 IV. Senate Minutes 16 1 a 3 0.,16/89 CSUN Appropriations Board Director Ray Frankulin passed out the balances in the department's accounts. KUNV Director Rob Rosenthal had no report. Nevada Student Affairs Director Michelle Saunders mentioned that they have sent out letters to Washington D.C. concerning the education and taxation issues. Office of Student Information Director Jamal Allen mentioned that the public relations for the debate has been going well. CSUN President Steve Evenson announced that on the agenda next week will be approval for a raise for Jamal Allen for doing a good job in CSUN. VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Ross Kurzer to the Liasion Seat of KUNV. VII. A. Approval of contract for the Kingpins. Motion to approve by CSUN President Steve Evenson. Seconded by Senator Menez. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with eighteen in favor, no opposed, and one abstention (Gillett). VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board laminations. Motion to approve by Senator Menez. Seconded by Senator Polovina. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with fourteen in favor, two opposed Melchiorre, Kershaw, and two abstentions (Ross, Bauhs). Senate Minutes 19-16 e 4 ( 30/89 B. Approval of $235.00 to come out of the 900 account for NSLC; for brochures to be printed. Motion to approve by Senator Bauhs. Seconded by Senator Polovina. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. C. Approval of $3 0.0 0 for plaque for Lisa Story to come out of the 907 account. Motion to approve by Senator Hoferer. Seconded by Senator Elliott. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with eighteen in favor, no opposed, and one abstention (Bauhs). D. Discussion/Approval of $2500 for Schlafy and Weddington Debate. To come out of the 9 03 account. Motion to approve by Senator Menez. Seconded by Senator Elliott. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with eighteen in favor, no opposed, and one abstention (Valenti). E. Approval of $2500 for additional funding for Quicksilver from the 907 account. Motion to approve by Senator Menez. Seconded by Senator Bauhs. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with eighteen in favor,OH© opposed,(RQSS) and no abstentions. Senate Minutes 19-16 : 30/89 t 5 F. Approval of waiving the Organizations Board Operating Policy. Motion by Senator DeMars to waive the Organizations Board Operating Policy Section 7 item 1 in order to hear items G,, H., I.. Seconded by Senator Menez. There was discussion. Ray Frankulin, Appropriations Board Chair addressed the Senate. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion failed, with ten in favor, eight opposed and two abstentions. G. Approval of $400 to the Hotel Association to come out of 900 account. This motion was considered out of order. H. Approval of $400 to the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association to come out of the 90 0 account. This motion was considered out of order. I. Approval of Rebel Ski Club for $400 to come out of the 900 account. This motion was considered out of order. J. Approval of Panhellenic for $400 to come out of the 900 account. Motion by Senator Menez to override the Organizations Operating Policy. Seconded by Senator Elliott. There was an objection by Senator Kurzer. Call for a vote. Motion.Sailed with three in favor, twelve opposed, and two abstentions. There was discussion. Call for a vote on the overriding of the Organizations Board Operating Policy Section 7, item 8. Senate Minutes 19-16 03/30/89 Page 6 Motion failed with seven in favor, twelve opposed, and no abstentions. K. Approval of Delta Zeta for $400 to come out of the 900 account. There was no action taken on this item of business. L. Approval of $1000 for CSUN T-shirts to come out of the OPI account 908. (100 t-shirts). Motion by Senator Bauhs to approve. Seconded by Senator Hoferer. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with sixteen in favor, no opposed, and three abstentions (Deniston, Kershaw, DeMars). Motion by Senator Menez to approve $200 for Panhellenic to come out of the 900 account. Seconded by Senator Elliott. There was an objection by Senator Kurzer. Call for a vote on the objection. Motion fails with seven in favor, nine opposed, and two abstentions. Call for a vote on approving $200 for Panhellenic to come out of the 900 account. Motion carried with thirteen in favor, four opposed, and two abstentions. Senator Menez motioned that Panhellenic at completion of their trip should submit a report pertaining to their finan. „ al end of the trip. Seconded by Senator Elliott. Call for a vote. Motion carried with nine in favor, five opposed, and four abstentions. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Bauhs mentioned that the Panhellenic trip would be more rational than the bowling club. Senate Minutes 19-16 03/30/89 Page 7 Senator Menez thanked those who voted in favor of the Panhellenic trip. She thanked Phil DaQuino for helping put Schafley and Weddington posters lip, She mentioned that Jamal is doing a good job. Senator DeMars mentioned that CSUN has a bad reputation and the matter of not funding students organizations doesn't help any; especially when CSUN funds themselves for CSUN t-shirts. Senator Kershaw announced that it is good for everyone to stand behind their beliefs. Senator Benneman mentioned that he didn't want to override the Organizations Board Operating since there are other ways of getting money. Senator Gillett announced that he was glad that the Panhellenic motion had passed. He felt that the Hotel issue should be brought up at next week's meeting. Senator Valenti pointed out that the Senate President didn't have a report for today, but he always wants everyone else to give a report. Senator Swank mentioned that he" agreed with Senator DeMars, that CSUN is not well liked. He also mentioned that the racquetball courts need to be resurfaced. Senator Zielinski mentioned that she would like the Hotel Association to speak on their own behalf, to hear want they have to say concerning funding. Senator Colebrook mentioned that the attitudes shouldn't be taken towards the college because of other remarks. He mentioned that the weight room is not in very good condition. Senator Rosenberg mentioned the article in the paper about the amount of money Tark gets from the NCAA tourney. She al so felt that the voting at UNLV is apathetic. CSUN Justice Tristam Harrington mentioned that money always seems to be a problem. He also mentioned that it is good that after an .intense discussion, the senators can walk out of the room as friends. CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey felt that this was a bad meeting. He felt that the room was divided. He didn't understand the voting rationale. CSUN President Steve Evenson mentioned that standards must be established. He mentioned that we are not students, but student leaders. He gave a briefing on the 1987-1989 CSUN accomplishments. He felt that CSUN is capable of doing great things. He announced that he will veto the Panhellenic decision because it was unfair to the other groups. Senate Minutes L9-16 33 )/89 8 CSUN Senate President Pro Tempore Gina Polovina mentioned that the Constitution Revision -committee was cancelled. She hope to see everyone at the debate and dinner. She also mentioned that if we are ji©t here to improve CSUN and UNLV1s reputation then you are in the wrong place. X. ADJOURNMENT CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey adjourned the Senate Meeting 19-16 at 7:00pm. Respectfully Prepared and Submitted By: