Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 26, 1991

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT A&e^JbA SENATE MEETING 21-28 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1991 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. WRI 211 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-27 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Chris Lee to the Elections Board. B. Approval of Mike Bunin to the Elections Board. C. Approval of Kim Beach to the Elections Board. D. Approval of Lee Whitney to the Elections Board. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of the Vacant Hotel Administration Senate Seat. [Closed at Senate Meeting 21-25.] 1. Jami Nalder VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of the Executive Board Nominations. The Executive Board requests approval of Executive Board Nominations in Item VI of this agenda. B. Approval of the CSUN Budget Amendment. CSUN Business Manager Sue Hobbs requests an amendment to the KUNV Capital Improvement Account (909). The amendment would move the revenue line from $5000 to $15,000. C. Introduction of Senate Bill 15. Senator Benneman requests the introduction of Senate Bill 15 of the 21st Session. D. Approval of $2,750 from the 900 account for Elections Services. Elections Board Director Kim Kershaw requests approval of item D. to pay for polling booths and balloting for the October 2nd and 3rd elections. E. Approval of $580 out of the 901 account for a trans-mitter tube for KUNV. KUNV requests approval of item E of this agenda. F. Approval of Senate Bylaw 19. The Senate President requests that Senate Bylaw 19 be reinstated. (Senate Bylaw 19 is Elections Board.) G. Nominations for Vacant Senate Seats. The floor will be opened for nominations for the vacant Health Sciences seat (1) , Business and Economics seats (2) , Education Seat (1) , and Student Developments seats (2), and Health, Physical Education and Recreation seat (1) - UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-28 PAGE TWO (2) IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW IN: BEH 1st floor, FDH 1st floor, WRI 1st floor, and TON 2nd floor. MK/bjbs I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Mike Kennedy called the meeting to order at 4:14 p.m. II. ROLL CALL ABSENT PRESENT Senator Epperson (unexcused) Senator Adair Senator Young (unexcused) Senator Barkhuff Senator Benneman Senator Bun in Senator Finmark (late) Senator Fisher Senator Lee Senator Maultsby (late) Senator Ortega Senator Ricci Senator Roth Senator Nalder (sworn in) III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-27 Motion to approve by Senator Ortega. There were no revisions, by voice vote. Motion carried IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Roderick Colebrook had no announcements. Vice President Pro Tempore Heidi Smith had no announcements. Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman had no announcements. Senate President Mike Kennedy stated that the G.P.A. verification form for the nominee for the vacant Hotel Administration Senate Seat has been returned from the registrar's office, and that it is fine. He stated that the nominee, Jami Nalder is having her birthday on September 29th, this Sunday. V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS CSUN BUSINESS MANAGER — Sue Hobbs, CSUN Business Manager,had no report. KUNV — Vince Alberta, KUNV Development Director, had no report. ORGANIZATIONS — Nick Whitstone, Organizations Board Director, stated that they had a meeting last night (September 25), and that about 77 organizations turned in packets. He stated that about eight organizations did not turn the packets in on time, and that he is standing by his policy, even though they are very unhappy. He stated that the deadline for funding is Obtober 9, and that a meeting will be held on the same date at 7:00 p.m. in the White Hall auditorium. He stated that all bulk mailing will be done through the Organizations office, and that if any other department in CSUN has bulk mailings, the Organizations Department will pay, and then be reimbursed. ELECTIONS — Kim Kershaw, Elections Board Director, stated that she has received the G.P.A. verification forms from the registrar's office, and that she will be able to determine both eligibility and what the colleges allotments are for candidates. She requested that all Elections Board VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MEETING 21-28 Page Three (2) V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AID DIRECTOR REPORTS, CONTINUED nominees be approved. She stated that there will be two ballot questions, one concerning the Student Health Fee, and the other, a non-binding question concerning parking sticker vehicle registration. NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS -- Paul Stuhff, NSA Director, stated that the Student Health Fee question is thanks to Senate President Kennedy, and stated that the voter registration drive will begin next week. RULES — Mike Bunin, Chair, stated that Senate Speech forms are due today, and that if any did not turn them in, please turn them in tomorrow. BYLAWS — Bud Benneman, Chair, stated that he has given all Senators a copy of the bills in the committee at this time, and that Senate Bills 12 and 14 are being worked on. VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Chfjs Lee to the Elections Board. B. Approval of Mike Bunin to the Elections Board. C. Approval of Kim Beach to the Elections Board. D. Approval of Lee Whitney to the Elections Board. Senate President Mike Kennedy read the list of Executive Board Nominations. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of the Vacant Hotel Administration Senate Seat. 1. Jami Nalder Motion to have Jami Nalder appointed by unanimous acclamation by Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman. There was no objection. Motion carried by voice vote. SENATOR JAMI NALDER was sworn in by Justice Jorge Gonzalez. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of the Executive Board Nominations. Motion to approve item A of the Executive Board Nominations by Senator Benneman. There was no discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to approve item B of the Executive Board Nominations by Senator Ortega. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to approve item C of the Executive Board Nominations by Senator Ricci. There was discussion. Motion to table by Senator Ricci. Motion to table item C of the Executive Board Nominations passed with Senators Adiar, Barkhuff, Benneman, and Fisher abstaining. Motion to approve item D of the Executive Board Nominations by Senator Ortega. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Approval of the CSUN Budget Amendment. Motion to approve by Senator Ortega. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Introduction of Senate Bill 15. Motion to refer to the Bylaws Committee by Senator Bunin. Motion carried by voice vote. D. Approval of $2,750 from the 900 account for Elections Services. Motion to approve by Senator Ricci. Motion carried by voice vote. SENATE MEETING 21-28 Page Three (3) VIII. NEW BUSINESS, CONTINUED E. Approval of $580 out of the 901 account for a transmitter tube for KUNV. Motion to approve by Senator Roth. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. F. Approval of Senate Bylaw 19. Motion to approve by Senator Finmark. There was discussion. Motion carried by voice vote. G. Nominations for Vacant Senate Seats. Senator Adair nominated THELMA JOHANNSSON for the Vacant Health Sciences seat. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Senator Bunin had no comments. Senator Lee had no comments. Senator Barkhuff asked where Director Warren White is, as she wanted to ask if there will be a Tailgate Party at the football game this Saturday. Senator Maultsby asked if he has a nameplate, and was informed that they have been available for all Senators. He stated that there will be a Tailgate Party in the same general location, and that the Hotel Association will be next to them with more party provisions. Senator Nalder stated that the Hotel Administration will be providing red beer, red balloons, and that there will be a firetruck there, and that the Hotel Administration is acting in conjunction with CSUN. Senator Maultsby stated that there will not be a band, but that there will be a comedian. Senator Ricci stated that it was some meeting, kind of like a McDonald's Senate Meeting. Senator Fisher stated that if Senator Ricci had been any later, she would have missed the meeting. Senator Ortega had no comments. Senator Roth asked when the new Senators will be sworn in, and was informed that it will be the first week of November. He stated that E&P is thinking about holding a bungee jumping party the second or third week of October, and that if it occurs, it will be pretty intense. Senator Nalder thanked the Senate for approving her. THE SENATE, AS A WHOLE, CONGRATULATED SENATOR NALDER. Senator Fisher stated that Lee Whitney did not know what he just did, getting placed on the Elections Board. He stated that he wants to buy a computer, so if anyone has a suggestion, let him know. Senator Adair stated that he has spoken to many students about the Shuttle, and that they want to know WHEN the improvement are going to be in effect, and that they will not be impressed until they see the improvements. Senator Finmark apologized for being late, stating that she doesn't feel very good. She welcomed Senator Nalder to the Senate. FROM THE EXECUTIVES: Vice President Pro Tempore Heidi Smith stated that the committee is working on the Shuttle Service, and that it will happen. Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman stated that this meeting was not too serious, but it was fun. SENATE MEETING 21-28 Page Three (4) IX. OPEN DISCUSSION, CONTINUED Senate President Mike Kennedy congratulated S enator Nalder. He asked the Senate if they would like to move the Senate meetings to the T&M. Senator Barkhuff stated that the Senate would have to pay $25 per week to meet at the T&M. Senate President Pro Tempore Bud Benneman stated that it is sometimes better to pay a little money to have a better area to meet. Senator Nalder stated that WRI 211 is fine, as it is only temporary. It was decided to stay in WRI 211. X. ADJOURNMENT Senate President Mike Kennedy adjourned the meeting at 4:43 p.m. PRESIDENT