Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 23, 1989

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENTAE MEETING 19-12 FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 23, 1989 4:00PM MSU 2 01 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 19-12 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT Supplemental Senate Meeting 19-12 Thursday, February 23, 1989 MSU 2 01 4:00PM VI. Executive Board Nominations A. Approval of Kurt DeMars as a member to the Appropriations Board. B. Approval of James Swank as a member to the Appropriations Board. C. Approval of Chad Wilcox as a member to the Appropriations Board. D. Approval of Jorge Gonzales as a member to the Bylaws Committee. E. Approval of Kerem Ozkan as a member to the Bylaws Committee. F. Approval of Cindy Robertson as a member to the Bylaws Committee. G. Approval of Eddie Rodriguez as a member to the Bylaws Committee. H. Approval of Tammy Fountain as a member to the Bylaws Committee. I. Approval of Marion Densiton as a member to the SHAC. J. Approval of Marion Deniston as a member to the Academic Standards Committee. K. Approval of Kim Kershaw as a member to the Admissions Committee. L. Approval of Marion Deniston as a member to the Admissions Committee. M. Approval of Marion Deniston as a member to the Curriuculum Committee. N. Approval of Bud Benneman as a member to the Disciplinary Action Committee. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Sup. Agenda 19-12 Page 2 02/16/89 O. Approval of Kim Kershaw as a member to the Disciplinary Action Committee. P. Approval of Mario Menez as a member to the Disciplinary Action Committee. Q. Approval of James Swank as a member to the Public Relations. R. Approval of Chad Wilcox as a member to the Public Information. VII. Unfinsihed Business A. Nominations/Election of vacant Business and Economics Seat (1). A. Rick Gillett B. James Slatcher C. Corey Smith D. Kerem Ozkan VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. B. Approval of 4 people to attend (two writers, two photographers) to leave 3-10-89 and return 3-11-89; for $388.00 to come out of the 905 account. (For Big West Conference in Long Beach California. C. Approval of American Society of Civil Engineers for $400 to come out 902 account. D. Approval of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics for $2 00 to come out of 9 02 account. E. Approval of Data Processing Mgt. Association for $2 00 to come out of the 9 02 account. F. Approval of Psi Chi for $4 00 to come out of the 9 02 account. G. Approval of UNLV Wine Club for $400 to come out of the 9 02 account. H. Approval of Hawaiian Club for $4 00 to come out of the 9 02 account. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT MINUTES Senate Meeting 19-12 February, Thursday 23, 1989 4:OOPM MSU 2 01 I. Call To Order CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey called Senate Meeting to order at 4:01pm in the Moyer Student Union in room 2 01. II. Roll Call Present Absent Senator Kurzer Senator Newberry (excused) Senator Wilcox Senator Akhal (Unexcused) 2nd Senator Geihs Senator Hoferer Senator Polovina Senator Rosenberg Senator Elliott Senator Valenti Senator Bauhs Senator Colebrook Senator DeMars Senator Deniston Senator Menez Senator Swank Senator Zielinski Senator Benneman (Late) Senator Kershaw Senator Melchiorre Senator Ozkan III. Approval of Senate Minutes 19-11 Motion to approve by Senator DeMars. Seconded by Senator Bauhs. There was no discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with seventeen in favor, no opposed, and one abstention (Valenti). UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 2 02/23/89 IV. Announcements CSUN Senate President Pro Tempore Gina Polovina mentioned that there were a couple of vacancy on boards and committee. CSUN Vice President Pro Tempore Jeff Geihs mentioned the Teacher Excellence Surveys were completed. CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell gave his report on the weekly CSUN expenditures. He mentioned that CSUN President Evenson is introducing a bill to eliminate sales taxes on books. He mentioned that next week the Bowling Club will be requesting funds for going to the championships. Next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday there will be a booth set up at the Thomas and Mack for Mens and Womens basketball. He requested help from the senators to stay at the booth for a period of time. He mentioned that he has not been receiving any of his calls concerning meeting dates. He also mentioned that someone besides the CSUN secretaries has been answering the phone will bad phone manners. If you are going to answer the phone, be polite. He also mentioned that the popcorn fight that was in CSUN last night was was very immature and uncalled for. CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey mentioned that he too felt that the popcorn fight in the office was immature. He mentioned that CSUN is a place of business. He also went down the list of members who were on boards and committees. V. Board and Committee Reports Senator Benneman arrived to the meeting. Phil Daquino mentioned that there was a election debate at the Engineering College, it was a success. He mentioned that Friday March 3rd at 3pm will be a SHAC meeting. He mentioned that he would be out of town but his vice chair, Melanie Rosenberg would be running the meeting. He mentioned that Professor Fry would be talking to SHAC concerning the rape date issue. He mentioned that Tuesday he had meet with the University News and Publications. He will be changing the Publications Board meeting to every other Friday at 3pm. He mentioned that Friday will be a Parking and Traffic Meeting March 1, at 7:30pm. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 3 02/23/89 OPI Director Jamal Allen mentioned that he received the pictures of the Senators. He said that he would find a place to display them. He also mentioned that he would need help with the booth at the Thomas and Mack for the Mens and Womens Basketball. He thanked his assistant Mario Menez for doing a good job. CSUN Business Manager Barbara McFarland discussed the the budget amendment. She mentioned that there will be a couple of transfers of funds into other accounts from other csun accounts; but in the end any excess money will go into contingency. Appropriations Board Ray Frankulin mentioned that Tuesday at 3pm in the Oasis room. This will be the last request for funding. He also mentioned that the Appropriations Board is going to revise the operating policy for their board. He mentioned that there was $2300 in the Organizations Board account. KUNV Director Rob Rosenthal was in attendance but had no report. Yellin' Rebel Editor Mike Keller mentioned that there were sixteen more issues to go. He mentioned that anyone who needs to use the typesetter is more than welcome to come up to the Yell to use it. Student Services Director Kristi Carlson was not in attendance but Senator Menez was her proxy. Senator Menez mentioned that Kristi had received the U. Magazines. CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey passed out the airline tickets for the Texas trip. VI. Executive Board Nominations A. Approval of Kurt deMars as a member to the Appropriations Board. B. Approval of James Swank as a member to the Appropriations Board. C. Approval of Chad Wilcox as a member to the Appropriations Board - withdrawn D. Approval of Jorge Gonzales as a member to the Bylaws Committee. Senate Minutes Page 4 02/23/89 19-12 E. Approval of Kerem Ozkan as a member to the Bylaws Committee. F. Approval of Cindy Robertson as a member to the Bylaws Committee. G. Approval of Eddie Rodriguez as a member to the Bylaws Committee. H. Approval of Tammy Fountain as a member to the Bylaws Committee. I. Approval of Marion Deniston as a member to the SHAC. J. Approval of Marion Deniston as a member to the Academic Standards Committee. K. Approval of Kim Kershaw as a member to the Admissions Committee. L. Approval of Marion Deniston as a member to the Admissions Committee. M. Approval of Marion Deniston as a member to the Curriculum Committee. N. Approval of Bud Benneman as a member to the Disciplinary Committee. 0. Approval of Kim Kershaw as a member to the Disciplinary Action Committee. P. Approval of Mario Menez as a member to the Disciplinary Action Committee. Q. Approval of James Swank as a member to the Public Relations Committee. R. Approval of Chad Wilcox as a member to the Public Relations Committee. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 5 02/23/89 VII. Unfinished Business A. Nominations/Election of vacant Business and Economics Seta (1). A. Rick Gillett B. James Slatcher C. Corey Smith D. Kerem Ozkan CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell nominated Russell Lorenzon Jr. to the vacant Business and Economics Seat. Senator Benneman nominated Mike Bosma to the vacant Business and Economics Seat. Motion by Senator Kurzer to close nominations and have an election were each of the candidates speak for no more than two minutes, after which there will be a question and answer session, there will then be an election and the highest vote getter retains the vacant Business and Economics Seat. Seconded by CSUN Senate President Pro Tempore Gina Polovina. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. Rick Gillett addressed the Senate. There was discussion. James Slatcher was not in attendance. Corey Smith addressed the Senate. There was discussion. Kerem Ozkan addressed the Senate. There was discussion. Mike Bosma addressed the Senate. There was discussion. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 6 02/23/89 Russell Lorenzon Jr., was not in attendance but CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell spoke on his behalf. Call for a roll call vote. Gillett Geihs Rosenberg Bauhs DeMars Slatcher Smith Ozkan Colebrook Hoferer Deniston Valenti Melchiorre Menez Zielinski Kershaw Bosma Wilcox Elliott Swank Benneman Lorenzon Abstentions Kurzer Polovina Judicial Council Justice Dan Bunin swore in Kerem Ozkan as the appointed Business and Economics Senator. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. Motion by Senator Deniston approve A., B., D., E., F., G., H., I., J., K., L., M., N., 0., P., Q., R. as a whole. Seconded by Senator Melchiorre. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with eighteen in favor, one opposed (Kurzer) and no abstentions. B. Approval of 4 people to attend (two writers, two photographers) to leave 3-10-89 and return 3-11-89; for $388.00 to come out of the 905 account. (For Big West Conference in Long Beach California. Motion to approve by Senator Menez. Seconded by Senator Wilcox. There was discussion. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 7 02/23/89 Call for a roll call vote. In Favor Kurzer Wilcox Geihs Hoferer Polovina Rosenberg Elliott DeMars Deniston Menez Swank Benneman Melchiorre Opposed Valenti Bauhs Colebrook Zielinski Kershaw Ozkan Abstentions Motion carried with thirteen in favor, and six opposed, and no abstentions. C. Approval of American Society of Civil Engineers for $400 to come out of the 902 account. Motion by Senator Kurzer to approve items C., D., E., F., G., and I., J., K., L., M., N. , as a whole. C. Approval of American Society of Civil Engineers for 4400 to come out of the 902 account. D. Approval of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics for $200 to come out of the 902 account. E. Approval of Data Processing Mgt. Association for $200 to come out of the 902 account. F. Approval of Psi Chi for $400 to come out of the 9 02 account. G. Approval of UNLV Wine Club for $4 00 to come out of the 902 account. I. Approval of Society of Women Engineers for $2 00 to come out of the 902 account. J. Approval of Hispanic Association for $400 to come out of the 902 account. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 8 02/23/89 count. K. Approval of Korean-American Student Association for $400 to come out of the 902 account. L. Approval of University Association of Social Workers for $200 to come out of the 902 ac- M. Approval of UNLV Choral Ensemble for $400 to come out of the 9 02 account. N. Approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers for $2 00 to come out of the 9 02 account. Seconded by CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with seventeen in favor, two opposed and no abstentions. H. Approval of Hawaiian Club for $4 00 to come out of 9 02 account. Motion to approve by CSUN Vice President Dick Hubbell. Seconded by Senator Hoferer. There was discussion. Call for a vote. Motion carried with fifteen in favor, no opposed, four abstentions (Kurzer, DeMars, Kershaw, Menez). 0. Introduction of Senate Bill #3. Motion by Senator Hoferer to accept emergency items P. Approval of UNLV Choral Ensemble for Mexico Trip, and item Q. Approval of CSUN Budget Amendment for 1989. Seconded by CSUN Vice President Pro Tempore Jeff Geihs. P. Approval of UNLV Choral Ensemble for Mexico Trip. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 9 02/23/89 Motion by Senator Geihs to discuss sending UNLV Choral Ensemble to Mexico. Seconded by Senator Hoferer. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. There was discussion. Motion by Senator Kurzer to close discussion and to approve $2100 for the UNLV Choral Ensemble to go to Mexico to come out of the 9 00 account. Seconded by CSUN Vice President Pro Tempore Jeff Geihs. Call for a roll call vote. In Favor Wilcox Geihs Colebrook Deniston Menez Swank Benneman Kershaw Melchiorre Opposed Kurzer Hoferer Polovina Rosenberg Elliott Valenti Bauhs DeMars Zielinski Ozkan Abstentions Motion by Senator Deniston to approve $1800 for the UNLV Choral Ensemble to come out of the 900 acct. Seconded by Senator Menez. Objection from Senator Kurzer. Call for a vote. Motion failed to consider the objection with eight in favor, eleven opposed, and no abstentions. There was discussion. Motion by Senator Polovina to limit debate to five minutes. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 10 02/23/89 Seconded by Senator Rosenberg. Call for a vote. Motion carried, unanimously. Call for a vote on the main motion. Request for a roll call vote by Senator Kurzer. In Favor Opposed Abstentions Wilcox Kurzer Geihs Hoferer Colebrook Polovina Deniston Rosenberg Menez Elliott Swank Valenti Benneman Bauhs Kershaw DeMars Melchiorre Zielinski Ozkan Q. Approval of CSUN Budget Amendment for 1989. Motion by Senator Elliott to approve. Seconded by Senator Kershaw. Senator Kurzer objected. Call for a vote on the objections. Motion failed with seventeen in favor, two opposed and no abstentions. There was discussion. Call for a vote on the main motion. Motion carried with seventeen in favor, one opposed, and one abstention (Kurzer). IX. Open Discussion Senators Elliott, Kershaw, and Benneman left the meeting early. Senator Deniston congratulated Senator Ozkan. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 11 02/23/89 Senator Kurzer mentioned that he says what he feels and doesn't vote on what he knows nothing about. Senator Colebrook asked if taking something without paying for it a crime. Senator Swank mentioned that he didn't feel that there was a need to keep repeating discussion. Senator Wilcox congratulated Senator Ozkan. Senator Valenti congratulated Senator Ozkan. Senator Ozkan thanked everyone for voting for him. Judicial Council Chief Justice Joe Bunin requested $2000 for the J.C. fact finding trip to Mazalan. He mentioned that replied to CSUN President's letter. He also mentioned that he would look into the job description of the Vice President Pro Tempore. Mike Bosma enjoyed attending the meeting. He mentioned that the agendas should be more detailed. Senator Menez mentioned that CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey is doing a good job. Senator Melchiorre congratulated Senator Ozkan. Senator Hoferer mentioned that she doesn't want to to sit next to Senator Rosenberg on the plane to Texas. Senator Rosenberg mentioned that she would discuss her matter with CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey. Senator DeMars congratulated Senator Ozkan. Senator Bauhs congratulated everyone. Senator Zielinski congratulated Senator Ozkan. She thanked the candidates for attending the Engineering debate for the Executive Board Elections. Senator Polovina congratulated Senator Ozkan. She mentioned that her reasoning for abstaining from the the Business and Economics vacant seat was due to all the candidates being good ones. Senate Minutes 19-12 Page 12 02/23/89 CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey announced that he is not a serious person by nature. He enjoyed the the meeting. He mentioned that the agenda was not descriptive because there was little time to get it out. He mentioned that he has never had screaming arguments with anyone, but he is always willing to talk to anyone. X. Adj ournment CSUN Senate President Greg Bailey adjourned the Senate Meeting 19-12 at 7:14pm. Respectfully Prepared and Submitted By: Greg Bailey CSUN Senatfe President Palma T. Wesely CSUN Senate Secretary