Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 17, 1981

MINUTES Senate Meeting U16 Moyer Student Union Building Room 203 4 p.m. 3-17-81 Call to Order Senate President Burzinski called the sixteenth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate to order at 4:03 p.m. Roll Call Members in Attendance Tom Foskaris Rick Oshinski Steve Nitzschke Patrick Malloy Ginger Clay ton Kathi Kulesza-excused absent Karen Cohen Gary Crandell-excused absent Bill Haldeman Jeff Wild Robert Scavetta Derrek Yelton Roberta Burton Andrew Levy Carlene Clay Jim McKinney Cathy Powell Approval of Minutes H15 Senator Oshinski moved to amend the minutes concerning the Yell contract with Compugraphic , "funding necessary implement this transaction be transferred with the proper line account." The amendment was seconded. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as amended. Executive Board Announcements A. Commencement Ceremony President Chanos announced that UNLV Commencement ceremony will be held May 23 at 2:30 p.m. B. Carson City Legislation Trip President Chanos informed the Senate that he talked with the members who were going on the trip to Carson City, and provide them with lobbying information regarding CSUN's stand on the tuition increase. We will provide each student will a brief of CSUN's position on the fee increase. C. Rally President Chanos announced that there will be a rally against the fee increase on March 20, the UNLV Jazz Ensemble will perform at this rally to protest the fee increase. Guest Present Dr. Nitzschke Dr. Carhart I. II. III. IV. Senate Meeting #16 3-17-81 Page 2 D. President Goodall President Chanos announced that President Goodall was selected as one of eleven university president's extended an invitation to visit Israel. E. Emergency Agenda Item Senate President Burzinski announced the emergency agenda item added to the agenda under Entertainment and Programming Board item 1. Request for funds for the Dr. Mortimer Adler lecture, $1600. F. Resignation Senate President Burzinski announced the resignation of Senator Scott Lewandowski from the University College senate seat. Senator Yelton moved to suspend with the rules into Unfinished Business item A, 1. University College Senate Seat (vote). The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. The motion passed unanimously. VII.. Unfinished Business A. Vacant Senate Seat 1. University College , a. Daniel Anderson b. Catherine Powell Senator Scavetta moved to vote by secret ballot. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with twelve in favor, one opposed and one abstention. Senate President Burzinski announced that Cathy Powell received 11 votes, Daniel Anderson 2 votes, and 1 abstention. Senate President Burzinski announced Cathy Powell as the new University College Senator and asked her take a seat at the Senate table. Senator Haldeman moved to suspend with the rules and move into Open Discussion. The motion was seconded. The motion failed after much discussion. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Entertainment and Programming Board Member, 1. Mary Mayer Senator Levy moved to approve Mary Mayer as a member of the Entertainment and Programming Board. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Committee Reports A. Approriations Board There was no report. B. Election Board Senator Burton read the minutes of the Election Board. It was passed at the Election Board to disqualify John Tuckett, and Ben Dilirio for not meeting candidacy eligibility. Also, $50 for election ballots was approved, and a limit of $50 for coffee and donuts for election workers. There will be an emergency meeting Friday at 12:30 p.m. Senator Malloy moved to approve. The motion was seconded. There being no futher additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as read. C. Publications Board There was no report. D. Entertainment and Programming Board There was no report. 1. Approval of Funds, Dr. Mortimer Adler, $1600 Senator Malloy moved to approve an expenditure of $1600 for Dr. Moritmer Adler from the Entertainment and Programming Board Budget for concerts & lectures. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Senate Meeting #16 3-17-81 Page 3 E. Organizations Board There was no report. F. Radio Board Senator Oshinski announced that a meeting had take place. But no action was taken at this meeting. G. By -Laws Committee There was no report. H. Student Services Committee There was no report. VII. Unfinished Business A. Vacant Senate Seats 2. Education College (Nominations) There were no nominations. 3. Business & Economics (Nominations) Senator Clay nominated Carolyn Cantrell. Senator Yelton nominated David Campbell, and Jan Craddock. Senator McKinney moved to close nominations. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. Update Report Aquarian Earth Fair, Senator Cohen Senator Cohen informed the Senate that the Entertainment and Programming Board found• that the concept of an Aquarian Earth Fair was worthwhile. Senator Oshinski moved that CSUN approve^An Aquarian Earth Fair concept. No funds will be committed at this time. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Senator Levy called for the question. The motion was seconded. The call for the question passed unanimously. The main motion failed with two in favor, four opposed, and ten abstentions. C. Update Report on International Festival, Senator Malloy Senator Malloy reported to the Senate an itinerary of events for International Festival to begin on March 24. The total expenditure for the event will be $2880.00 Senate President Burzinski commended Senator Malloy for his work on the International Festival. VIII. New Business A. Student Directory Update- Vice-President Reyes Vice-President Reyes was no present at this time to make a formal report. B. General Elections President Chanos moved to hold the General Elections for CSUN Executive Offices on April 22—23. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Senator Levy called for the question. The motion was seconded. The call for the question passed with 14 in favor, and one opposed. The main motion passed with thirteen in favor, one opposed and two abstentions. C. Yell Equipment President Chanos moved that:be it resolved by the CSUN Senate that Yell facilities and equipment once used by any candidate for campagian material, must be made available to any candidate at the same cost. The motion was seconded. Much discussion took place. Senator McKinney called for the question. The motion was seconded. The call for the question passed with thirteen in favor and three opposed. The main motion failed with three in favor , five opposed, and seven abstentions. Senate Meeting #16 3-17-81 Page 4 D. Yell President Chanos moved that Yell equipment not be made available for campaign materials for 1981-82 campaign gears. The motion was seconded. The motion was withdrawn after much discussion. IX. Open Discussion Senator Clag announced to the Senators to serve on the committee to search for a CSUN Business Manager. Senator Clag also spoke about the operations concerning Approriations Board. Senator Scavetta talked about the purpose for Open Discussion. He also commented that as a Election Board member he is to be unbiased. Senior Wild commented that it is important not to trg and railroad motions through the Senate and to go to the proper committee to receive action. Senator Haldeman commented on the motion concerning the Yell equipment. Senator Oshinski also commented on the Yell equipment. Senator Oshinski announced to the Senate that within a couple of weeks there will be a request for funds for the Student Directorg. Senator Powell thanked the Senate for electing her. She also spoke on the Appropriations Board since she serves as secretary. President Chanos stated that it should be a privelege or responsibility of the President to determine what the Editor's policy be on campaign material for candidates. Senator Burton and Senator Levy commented that it is too late to publish a directory for this year. Senator Burton announced that she hopes the candidates will understand that the General Election dates have changed. Discussion took place on the Sigma Chi and CSUN, Le Jump this Friday night. Senator Clay encouraged Senators to apply for Appropriations Board. Senator Wild moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded. The motion passed. X. Adjournment Senate President Burzinski adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Respectfully Prepared bu, RDbin M. Starlin CSUN Senate Secretary Martin J. Burzinski CSUN Senate President