Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, July 10, 1986

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA SENATE MEETING 16-28 JULY 10, 1986 MSU 201 4:00 PM I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of minutes from Senate Meeting 16-27 IV. Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations Steve Evenson to OPI VI. Board Committee, Directors Report VII. Old Business A. Nominations to vacant A&L Seat (2) 1. Ken Jordan 2. Eric Larsen 3. Steve Evenson 4. Lily Davis B. Appoint to vacant A&L Seat (2) C. Nominations to Vacant SME Seat 1. Ray Tangretti 2, Jenny Hollister D. Appointment of SME Seat E. Nominations to Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee (2 Senators, 1 UNLV Administrator) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE AGENDA 16-28 JULY 10, 1986 Page 2 F. Approval of nominations to Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee G. Approval of Student Services Operating Policy H. Approval of CSUN Budget for 1986-87 I. Approval of 2/3 Stipend for Executive Board members for month of December. J. Approval of % Stipend for directors with the exception of KUNV Program Director and Editor of Yellin Rebel for month of December. K. Approval of Denise Sarnelli to Vice President Pro Tempore L. Approval of Dan Swanson to Judicial Council (2/3) VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations - Hendrick B. Approval of Intramurals Operating Policy - Muir C. Approval of Revisions to CSUN Statutes - Chadwell F. Approval of Revisions to CSUN Bylaws - Zayas IX. Open Discussion X. Adj ournment CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES SENATE MEETING 16-28 JULY 10, 1986 MSU 201 4 PM I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Senate President Jeff Chadwell at 4:05 PM II. Roll Call Present Absent Senator Harrinton Senator Gottschalk (excused) Senator Leroy Senator Miller (excused) Senator Liberman Senator Loxton Senator Menke Senator Mixer Senator Novak Senator Parker - Late Senator Popadak Senator Retke Senator Sarnelli Senator Spicer Senator Susman Senator Zayas III. Approval of minutes from Senate Meeting 16-27. The minutes were not approved until Senator Menke had time to review them, then, after announcements, the minutes were approved. IV. Announcement s CSUN President Hendrick said OPI was working on the Housing Information Board. He also mentioned Las Vegas was trying to become the home of the 1992 Winter Olympics. Because the emergency item regarding Shelley Berkley was not approbed at the last senate meeting, the Executive Board did approve her contract for July and August. Student Services, Hendrick said, was studying the question of whether we need a legal counsel or not. Vice President Muir reminded people to turn in dates for the Activities Calenday by August 1. V. Executive Board Nominations Stever Evenson to OPI VI. Board, Committee Director Reports Student Services Director Lanny Leroy said he is working with Coca Cola to obtain key chains to distribute in orentation. NSA Director Harrington reported NSA will have a meeting over the weekend. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 senate meeting cont. page 2 16-28 E&P Chair Denise Sarnelli reported there will be a meeting on Tuesday, July 15 to go over Oktoberfest plans. KUNV's Interim General Manager Ken Jordan announced they finally found their new GM, and he will accept the position early in September. OPI Director Alfred Gomez has started to get CSUN ID cards to all proper directors. He is also trying to get software donated for CSUN's computer. Yellin' Rebel Managing Editor Lori Susman reminded everyone the staff was working over the summer, and if they had anything they wanted in the paper, they should contact Carmen or herself. VII. Old Business A. Nominations to vacant A&L Seat (2) 1. Ken Jordan 2. Eric Larsen 3. Steve Evenson 4. Lilly Davis B. Appointment of A&L Senators With no objections from the senate, the meeting moved back into item A. A. Nominations to vacant A&L Seat (2) 5. Kathy Anderson B. Appointment of A&L Senators Senator Spicer (after much deliberation and discussion on the part of the senate) moved to let each candidate speak for two minutes, then answer questions. This would be an election for just one seat. If the person gets a majority of the votes, they win; otherwise the top two will have a run off. Senator Novak seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The candidates spoke in the order which they are listed, with Senator Spicer speaking for Eric Larsen. The meeting recessed at 4:30, for five minutes, and reconvened at 4:32. The vote was taken. A roll call vote was requested. Jordan Larsen Evenson Davis Anderson Loxton Susman Harrington Lieberman Parker Leroy Menke Retke Zayas Mixer Spicer Popadak Novak Sarnelli The vote was 5-5-3-1, with Jordan and Anderson tied. It was then a run-off be-tween the two. Jordan Anderson Loxton Harrington Novak Leroy Parker Lieberman Retke Menke Spicer Mixer Popadak Zayas Sarnelli Susman senate meeting cont. page 3 16-28 Kathy Anderson won, 9-5. For the next seat, Senator Spicer moved to have the remaining four candidates speak for two minutes. Then the vote would be taken. If one candidate receives a majority of the votes, they would win; otherwise there will be a run-off between the top two vote getters. Senator Leroy seconded. A roll call vote was asked for. Jordan Larsen Evenson Davis Loxton Harrington Leroy Novak Mixer Menke Parker Zayas Popadak Retke Lieberman Susman Sarnelli Spicer With the vote 6-4-4-, Senate President Chadwell broke the tie, voting for Davis. It was then a run-off between Jordan and Davis. A roll call vote was requested. Jordan Loxton Novak Parker Retke Sarnelli Spicer Davis Harrington Leroy Lieberman Menke Mixer Popadak Susman Zayas Lilly Davis won, 8-6. C. Nominations to vacant SME Seat 1. Ray Tangredi 2. Jenny Hollister (withdrawn) 3. Alfred Gomez D. Appointment of SME Senator Senator Zayas moved to allow each person to speak for two minutes, with the top vote getter getting seated, after seating the first two winners. Senator Menke seconded. This motion failed with five in favor, eight opposed (Spicer, Leroy, Sarnelli, Popadak, Retke, Novak, Parker, Loxton), and one abstention (Lieberman). Senator Leroy moved to let each person speak for two minutes, then have the vote, then seat all the winners. Senator Menke seconded. This motion passed unanimously. Ray Tangredi spoke first, then Alfred Gomez. Senator Spicer called for a roll call vote. Tangredi Loxton Menke Novak Parker Retke Sarnelli Spicer Gomez Harrington Leroy Lieberman Mixer Popadak Susman Zayas senate meeting cont. page 4 16-28 With the vote tied, 7-7. Senate President Chadwell broke the tie, voting for Tangredi. Before Robert Cherhoniak could swear the new senators in, there was a five minute recess at 4:50. The meeting reconvened at 4:55. Robert Cherhoniak swore in Kathy Anderson, Lilly Davis and Ray Tangredi All three were seated. E. Nominations to Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee (2 Senators, 1 UNLV Administer) Senator Zayas nominated Bruce Menke, Lanny Leroy, and Mr. Lujan Senator Retke nominated Denise Sarnelli Senator Lieberman nominated Tristam Harrington (he withdrew his name) Senator Novak nominated Kathv Anderson and Dr. Tryon Vice President Mike Muir© nominated James Kitchen. F. Approval of nominations to Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee Senator Zayas moved to approve Senators Menke and Leroy, and Mr. Luhan. Senator Lieberman seconded. Much discussion took place on how the voting should be done, and should each person nominated be voted in separately. Senator Novak asked that the charges be read before any more of the pro-cedure took place. Senator Mixer handed out copies of the six charges against Vice President Muir. Muir then was given a chance to speak. He expressed problems with having Senator Leroy on the committee <citing the fact Leroy ran against him in the race for Vice President. Senator Harrington made a friendly amendment to drop Senator Leroy's name from the motion and add Kathy Anderson's. Both the maker of the motion and the second concurred. Senator Muir then expressed displeasure with having Lujan1s name on the nominations; much discussion took place regarding this. Finally, senators were reminded there was a motion on the floor, and they could show their displeasure towards the motion by voting against it. Senator Parker made a motion to end debate; Senator Leroy seconded. This motion failed with eight in favor and nine opposed (Anderson, Menke, Retke, Novak, Tangredi, Sarnelli, Spicer, Loxton and Popadak). That however is the result of the second vote, as this vote was called twice due to the fact that several senators changed their votes while the vote was being tabulated. Because there was so much confusion, the vote was called again. The meeting now moved back into debate. Novak moved to divide the question; Senator Retke seconded. After checking Robert's Rules of Order it was found this motion was legal. The exact motion was to divide the question into three parts and vote on each person individually. This motion passed with 10 in favor, six opposed (Susman, Zayas, Mixer, Lieberman, Leroy and Harrington), and one abstention (Menke). On the first motion, Senator Menke approval to the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee, the motion passed with 14 in favor, two opposed (Novak, Spicer) and one abstention (Menke). Next, Senator Anderson approval to the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee. This motion passed with 16 in favor, one abstention (Anderson). Next, Mr.Lujan approval to the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee. This motion senate meeting cont. page 5 16-28 failed, with six in favor, nine opposed (Novak, Loxton, Parker, Popadak, Retke, Spicer, Sarnelli, Tangredi, Anderson), two abstentions (Davis, Menke). Mike Muir then moved to approve Dr. Kitchen for the position of Administrator on the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee. Senator Spicer seconded. This motion held a lot of debate. Senator Zayas moved to end debate; Senator Harrington seconded. This motion passed with 14 in favor, two opposed (Mixer, Sarnelli) and one abstention (Menke). With debate ended, the motion was to approve Dr. Kitchen. This passed with nine in favor, seven opposed (Menke, Susman, Zayas, Harrington, Mixer, Lieberman, Leroy) and one abstention (Davis). The results from item F, Approval of nominations to Ad HOc Impeachment Comm-ittee are, Chair (of the Committee) Senator Bruce Menke, Senator Anderson, and Dr. Kitchen. G. Approval of Student Services Operating Policy. This motion was skipped with no objections. H. Approval of CSUN Budget for 1986-87 This motion was skipped with no objections I. Approval of 2/3 stipend for Executive Board members for month of Dec-ember . Senator Spicer moved to approve; Senator Harrington seconded. This item passed unanimously. J. Approval of \ stipend for directors with the exception of KUNV Program Director and Editor of the Yellin1 Rebel for month of December. Senator Harrington moved to approve; Senator Zayas seconded. This motion had- a lot of debate; Senator Spicer moved to end debate. This passed with with 13 in favor, four opposed (Retke, Novak, Sarnelli, Tangredi). Item J, approval of \ stipend for directors with the exception of KUNV Program Director and Editor of the Yellin' Rebel for month of December, passed with 14 in favor, one opposed (Novak), two abstentions (Retke, Sarnelli). Senator Parker left the meeting. K. Approval of Denise Sarnelli to Vice President Pro Tempore. Senator Spicer moved to approve; Senator Novak seconded. Senator Zayas moved to amend this motion to read Approval of Denise Sarnelli to Vice President Pro Tempore, to be tabled until after the Impeachment hearing is over. This was seconded by Senator Mixer. This vote ended in a tie, eight in favor, eight opposed (Loxton, Tangredi, Novak, Retke, Anderson, Popadak, Spicer, Sarnelli). Next the vote went into the main motion, which was to table the vote until after the Impeachment Charges were either sustained or dismissed. This motion pased with eight in favor, seven opposed (Loxton, Retke, Novak, Tangredi, Anderson, Sarnelli, Spicer), and one abstention (Popadak). Tie broke in favor of Amendment by President Chadwell. L. Approval of Dan Swanson to Judicial Council. Senator Spicer moved to approve; Senator Loxton seconded. This motion failed with seven in favor, five opposed (Harrington, Zayas, Menke, Susman, Popadak), and four abstentions (Davis, Anderson, Mixer, Leroy). senate meeting cont. page 6 16-28 Oil. New Business Senator Harrington moved to approve all items under New Business, with the exception of Item B, as a whole; Senator Zayas seconded. Item A. Approval of Executive Board Nomination, item C. Approval of Revisions to CSUN Statutes, item D [F.] Approval of Revision to CSUN Bylaws. This motion failed with eight in favor, seven opposed (Menke, Davis, Anderson, Popadak, Sarnelli, Leroy, Spicer), one abstention (Tangredi). (One item required 2/3 vote) A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations CSUN President Hendrick moved to approve; Senator Spicer seconded. This passed with 14 in favor, two abstentions (Menke, Anderson). B. Approval of Intramurals Operating Policy Out of order C. Approval of Revision to CSUN Statutes; and, D. Approval of Revision to CSUN Bylaws CSUN President Hendrick moved to approve both C and D as a whole. Senator Loxton seconded. Senate President Chadwell went through all statutes and bylaw revisions and explained reasons for changing them. After the explanation, Item C passed unanimously, but before item D could be passed the "Bylaw Bylaw" must be waived. Senator Novak moved to waive this bylaw; Senator Zayas seconded. This (waiving the "Bylaw Bylaw) passed unanimously. Senator Zayas moved to approve the motion (Item D.); Senator Menke seconded. This passed unanimously. Senate President Chadwell then introduced two emergency items. 1. Transfer of $10 cash from 900 acount to 908 account; and, 2. Transfer of $160 cash from 900 account to 904 account (to pay for $160 June Xerox bill). With no objections, these items were added to New Business. Senator Zayas moved to approve; Senator Loxton seconded. These passed with 15 in favor, one abstention (Lieberman). The meeting now moved back into Old Business Old Business H. Approval of CSUN Budget for 1986-87 There was no motion at this time. The item will be placed on the next agenda. IX. Open Discussion It was introduced at this time to have an Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee to Investigate the CSUN President Kirk Hendrick. Senator Novak introduced this. Senator Menke congratulated the senators for behaving "like people." X.Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Is Senate President