Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 14, 1995

© Iniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas itudent Government ffice of the Senate President STUDENT SENATE MEETING 25-25 Monday, August 14, 1995 6:30 PM FLORA DUNG AN HUMANITIES 1ST FLOOR AUDITORIUM Agenda topics CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 25-23 ANNOUNCEMENTS BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT [in accordance withN.RS. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)] UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approval of David Turner as Nevada Student Affairs Director; Approval of Stephanie Araiza as Elections Board Director, Approval of Ted Greenhalgh as Student Services Director; Approval of Toby Cole as Organizations Board Director; Approval of Steven Hagen as Office of Student Information Director; Approval of Brian Saliba as Entertainment and Programming Director (items A-F were, combined and tabled at Senate Meeting 25-23); Approval to expeifd the stipend amount of S400.00 per month from~feyt)l,1995 through May 14, 1996, plus a 24<redit fee waiver for the position of Nevada Student Affairs Director to be encumbered out of the 2711 (NS A) account; Approval to expend the stipend amount of S250.00 for the month of September 01, 1995, through September 30, 1995; S400.00 for the month of October 01,1995, through October 31, 1995; $250.00 for the month of February 01,1996, through February 28, 1996; $400.00 for the month of March 01,1996, through April 14, 1996; plus a 24-credit fee waiver for the position ol Elections Board Director to be encumbered out of the 2702 (Gen) account; * 7$o <k ^ CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA i m r ii o i.-i/ »t ETF\I CA w a . 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Student Senate Meeting 25-25 Monday, August 14,1995 Page 2 Approval to expend the stipend amount of $400.00 per month from My 01.1995 through May 14, 1996, plus a 24-credit fee waiver for the position of Student Services Director to be- - . / . encumbered out of the 2706 (Svcs) account; l Approval to expend the stipend amount of $400.00 per month from July 01.1995 through May \ 14, 1996, plus a 24-credit fee waiver for the position Organizations Board Director to be / encumbered out of the^30*C(Org)account; ^ \ Approval to expend the stipend amount of $400.00 per month from Jtuy-01,1995 through May 14, 1996, plus a 24-credit fee waiver for the position of Office of Student Information Director to be encumbered out of the Z70^(§sB"account; Approval to expend the stipend amount of $400.00 per month from jSy-Ql, 1995 through May 14, 1996, plus a 24-credit fee waiver for the position of Entertainment and Programming Director to be encumbered out of the 2702 (Gen) account; (items G-L were combined and tabled, at Senate Meeting 25-23) NEW BUSINESS Commitment of Bill 25-04, Revisions to Senate Bylaw 10-Legislation Procedure, to the Bylaws Committee, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAJN; Commitment of Bill 25-05, Amendments to Senate Bylaw 12-CSUN Student Services, to the Bylaws Committee, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN; Commitment of Bill 25-06, Revisions to Senate Bylaw 34-Patriot Law, to the Bylaws Committee, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN; Action/Discussion on Bylaw 43, as submitted by SENATOR CARROLL; Rescindment of Senate Bylaw 9, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN; ^ ^ Discussion/ Approval of undergraduate student KUNV nominee James (Jimmy) Sullivan to CSUN/KUNV student position of Radio Station Program Director with a stipend amount of $500.00 per month from July 01, 1995, through June 30, 1996, plus a 24-credit fee waiver to be encumbered out pf the 2703 (KUNV) fy 95-96 account; R Discussion/ Approval of undergraduate student KUNV nominee Jason Goeller to the CSUN/KUNV student position of Radio Station Assistant Program Director with a stipend amount of $300.00 per month from July 01, 1995, through June 30, 1996, plus a 24-credit fee waiver to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNV) fy 95-96 account; Discussion/Approval of non-student KUNV nominee Gordon Alsum to the CSUN/KUNV former student position of Radio Station Engineer with a stipend amount of $600.00 per month from July 01, 1995, through June 30, 1996, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNV) fy 95-96 account; Discussion/Approval to expend an amount not to exceed $900.00 to vendor Rebel Store (T & M Ctr) for a maximum purchase of one hundred and fifty (150) embroidered baseball caps @ $6.00 C \ 1 1 I Al/KJ Student Senate Meeting 25-25 Monday, August 14,1995 Page 3 to be given to each musician member of the UNLV Pep Band currently directed by UNLV Music Department Lecturer Tony LaBounty, to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account; J^ Transfer of funds totaling $ 13,.000.00, to the CSUN Leadership Scholarship account for fi <-J distribution to 1995-96 CSUN Leadership Scholarship recipients (See attached roster); ( \ K. Approval of Purchase Request for a flat rate yearly maintenance agreement and a per copy j" maintenance agreement for the CSUN copier machine with Hughes-Calihan, totaling $1,875.00, to be encumbered out of the 2702 (Gen) account;s^sy^5} L. Discussion/Approval of Dineen Barkhuff as the Senate Secretary for the 1995-1996 academic Jl\j\- J year, as submitted by SENATOR CAMPBELL; ^ ^ ^ M " ' A P P r o v a l o f SENATOR CARROLL for the CSUN/KUNV Liaison seat^^?^ N. Discussion/Nomination of a Ways and Means Committee acting chairperson, as submitted by ^ SENATOR RTVERA; O. Approval of entertainment and programming expenditure not to exceed $4800.00 for "The /K)/f-J J" Boogie Knights" for the Student Government "Kick Off Party" to be held on September 01, 1995, to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 CSUN 2705 (E&P) account; P. Approval of entertainment and programming contract for "The Boogie Knights" appearance to be held on September 01, 1995; DL OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.00) at the following locations: Mover Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities Bldg., Wright Hall, HE and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex q .•"<• TAM/tbm R > J \ SENATE MINUTES 25-23 / JULY 24. 1995 Regents. However, we have always, by tradition, been very cooperative with anybody that has come forth and asked for documents. We came in to speak with the business manager or anyone that could help us. We received the run-around for approximately forty five minutes. SENATORS replied that the office does not have a business manager at this point. I had a discussion with President Pida about this, for which I did not receive a satis factor, answer. In essence, to me it seems he thumbed his nose to Nevada Revised Statutes, and I have serious problems with that. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PIDA responded that she had not expressed the fact that she did not receive a satisfactory answer. If you have a question about access to the records, okay. We do not have a professional university employee that is sitting in office at this time, she has been on maternity leave and has accepted another job at the controllers office. Until someone is accepted to take over the position in that office, he is not going to allow someone into that office unless they are supervised by a UNLV professional employee, because he does not know exactly where all the files are. or exactly how the office runs completely. There are professional people that do that. He gave the information that he could arrange it so that someone from the controller's office could attend at another time. It was not my intention to get my thumbprints all over everything. I just thought it would have been nice to get an acknowledgment from you that yes there are students here who have concerns, and we received essentially a run around from those in the front office. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT replied that he answered questions asked by David Turner and he did speak to people. The protocol of an office must be followed for things to work the way they should. Everything is working out fine. We are taking a look at where the money is going and where the money is coming from and so forth. We talked to Lou DuBois and I discovered that in the eighteen years that he has been here, not one student has specifically requested to look at the books of Student Government. I just wanted to let you know that the time has come that a lot more people are going to be doing this and you need to be aware of this. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH responded that students have come in and looked at items in the business office, himself included. He believes that no one has ever gone to Lou DuBois' office specifically. The business Center has a member that makes sure that the Senate runs in accordance with its constitution and the directives of the University even though we are separate. Ms. Svedeerg inquired as to when there will be a business manager. Reply from SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH was a month. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PIDA explained that the office will have a business manager, but not exclusive to the CSUN office. The person handling the business for the office will be in the controller's office. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN acknowledged that she has looked through the books before upon request. SENATOR SCHWARTZ stated that as the Rules and Ethics chair, the last Executive Board did have some questionable expenditures, and that did go through Lori also. SENATE MINUTES 25-23 / JULY 24. 1995 Ms. Svedeerg inquired if there are students who worked with the Senators who are not directly related to the Senate. SENATOR SCHWARTZ replied that anyone is welcome to attend the meetings. I realize you have many responsibilities in your lives as do I, but your chief responsibility in this capacity is to the students at this university. And I just wanted to let you know that this student is going to hold you responsible and accountable for the action that you do take while you are in this capacity. I thank you for this time. Michelle DiFazio read enclosed letters labeled Senate Meeting Minutes 25-23, Exhibits 1 and Exhibit 2. Motion to move out of the order of the day to Item S under New Business: Approval of agreement for Legal Services for counsel to be provided by Peter J. Bellon, Esq. made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-1-1. SENATOR FLIESCHMAN opposed. SENATOR MCLAIN abstained. Motion to approve made by SENATOR MCLAIN, seconded by SENATOR MORROW. Motion to amend the statement to read: Agreement for Legal Services for counsel to be provided free of charge to and for the sole benefit of UNLV students by Peter J. Bellon, Esq. Made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. Discussion from SENATOR SCHWARTZ as to whether the service would be available to graduate students, because they are not CSUN students but are UNLV students. Mr. Bellon answered questions and discussed his presence on campus. Mov e into a vote. Motion passes 12-0-2. SENATOR MORROW. FOX abstained. Move into a vote regarding the original motion. Motion passes 14-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH called a recess at 7:50 p.m. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH called the meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m. Motion to move back into the order of the day to UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Item A made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Motion to approve made by SENATOR WILLIAMS, seconded by SENATOR MORROW. Discussion: SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH-this is just a skeleton, and we are going to move things around, and that will be in front of the Senate. SENATOR CAMPBELL- questioned if the moving around meant line item transfers and if they would be brought to the Senate after the fact. Response from SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH that it does mean line item transfers and those transfers will be in front of the Senate. The re need to be something that CSUN can operate from right now. and that is what this is. SENATE MINUTES 25-23 / JULY 24. 1995 SENATOR MCLAIN does not like the idea of throwing something together really quick and then having tc fix it later. It should have been done right the first time. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PIDA remarked that the entire time that he has been involved with the Senate it has been done in a similar manner to this. Move into a vote. Motion fails Motion to move into a committee of the whole made by SENATOR FLIESCHMAN. seconded bv SENATOR MCLAIN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Discussion in Committee of the Whole forum. Motion to move out of Committee of the Whole made by SENATOR MCLAIN. seconded bv SENATOR TRUJILLO. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Motion to reconsider Item a under UNFINISHED BUSINESS made bv SENATOR MCLAIN. seconded bv SENATOR FLIESCHMAN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Motion to amend page 3 of 8 in the CSUN Budget to read as follows: CSUN President / 11.400 CSUN Vice President / 9.000 SENATE President / 9,000 CSUN Vice President / 600 SENATE President Pro Tempore 3,600 made by SENATOR FLIESCHAMN, seconded by SENATOR RIVERA. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Motion to amend agenda item A under UNFINISHED BUSINESS to read: Discussion/ Approval of the proposed temporary FY 1995-96 CSUN Budget made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded bv SENATOR RIVERA.. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Motion to call to question made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR rivera. Move into a vote. Motion passes 13-0-1. SENATOR CAMPBELL abstained. Move into a vote on: Discussion/Approval of the proposed temporary FY 1995-96 CSUN Budget. Motion passes 14-0-0. Motion to move out of the order of the day to NEW BUSINESS, Item A made bv SENATOR WILLIAMS, seconded by SENATOR CAMPBELL. SENATE MINUTES 25-23 / JULY 24. 1995 Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-2-0. SENATORS CARROLL, FLIESCHMAN opposed. Motion to approve NEW BUSINESS, Item A: Approval of $3,891.00 for three students to travel to Washington D.C. and speak on behalf of UNLV students regarding the proposed cuts from education to be encumbered out of the 2702 General account made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR SCHWARTZ. Discussion: SENATOR WILLIAMS questioned who the three students are, how they have been recognized to speak on behalf of UNLV, what are their planned goals in Washington D.C., and asked for an explanation on what the proposed cuts are. Michelle DeFazio provided explanation: On May 15,1 provided back-up documentation on what the proposed cuts are and what I want to see done about them. Basically what they are doing is they are taking away financial aid. They are hitting us with interest on loans from the date, if they get what they want, from the date it is dispersed. To go on the trip, either Todd Story, and either Michael Ginsburg or John Pida to represent CSUN. SENATOR FLIESCHMAN questioned if Students Against Cutbacks is a recognized student organization on campus. Ms. DeFazio replied that by default they are a recognized organization. SENATOR FLIESCHMAN responded that if the club is not listed with the O-Board. it is no recognized. Questioned if Students Against Cutbacks was recognized by the O-Board. Ms. DeFazio stated that they were not. SENATOR FLIESCHAMN questioned as to how many members they are in the group. Ms. DeFazio replied about six or seven. SENATOR FLIESCHMAN asked who was planned to be spoken to in Washington D.C. Ms. DeFazio replied the Democratic Caucus, Representative Kasich. Representative Yuchano\ich, a few Republicans from New York and New Jersey that are on appropriations, and other student leaders. SENATOR FLIESCHMAN questioned if it was a conference. Ms. DeFazio replied that it was not a conference, that various schools were making an en masse attack. They are doing it on their own dates. SENATOR FLIESCHMAN asked if these travel expenses are being requested as a student. Ms. DeFazio replied I guess I would have to say yes on that. SENATOR FLIESCHAMN questioned to SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH if that had ever been done before. PRESIDENT SMITH replied that it had been done before. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN questioned why the two proposed trips were not combined into one. Ms. DeFazio replied that there are two attacks planned on Washington by students nationwide. One is one-on-one where you go in and see the representatives and talk to them semi-civil, then right before the vote everyone is going there to talk to everyone who has not been persuaded. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN questioned the difference between civil and not civil. Ms. DeFazio replied that it meant being a little more forceful. Trying to force them to see the error of their ways. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN made a point of information that the Senate are members of the National Association of Students as of 1/23/95. SENATOR RIVERA expressed support for the trip and for Ms. DeFazio as a representative. PRESIDENT PIDA This is an issue he is concerned about, not only as Student Body President, but as a student. There has been very little participation from other students in there concerns about this, he can not speak for 10.000 students without knowing if it is true. As of today, the price quotes for this trip's airline fair increase, so the price is going to go up. Has never been in disagreement with this trip, just want to make sure that is productive. SENATE MINUTES 25-23 / JULY 24. 1995 SENATOR WILLIAMS stated that for these three students to represent all of UNLV and lobby Washington, representation of the students that support these cuts should be present also. Ms. DeFazio has six or seven people in her group, he knows of thirty people that agree with these cuts, so for Ms. DeFazio to go to D.C. to represent all of UNLV is wrong. There is no resolution from the Senate at this point that states how the Senate feels about this topic, and would like to have one of those stating the Senate's position. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN agreed with SENATOR WILLIAMS on the lack of a resolution from the Senate on this topic, and has a problem with a not so civil approach in Washington D.C. Also, at the very least, before Ms. DeFazio goes forward and represents UNLV, there should be the presence of a non-binding vote or some consensus by the students of which there does not exist at this time. She cannot go along with something, even if she thinks it is a good idea or not, without the support of the constituents on how they feel about the issue. She posted the flyers that were given to her previously, and her constituents did with them as they saw fit. None of them approached her with how they felt about this particular issue. SENATOR SCHWARTZ questioned Ms. DeFazio as to whether or not she was a registered lobbyist. Ms. DeFazio stated that she was not, but that she was a registered voter. SENATOR MOORE inquired about Tod Story's qualifications. Ted Story listed his qualifications and involvement and interest in this issue. Motion to amend item A under New Business to read Approval of no more than $4,500 for three students to travel to Washington D.C. and speak on behalf of UNLV students effected by, directly or indirectly, or concerned with, the proposed cuts from education to be encumbered out of the 2702 General Account made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR RI\"ERA. Move into a vote. Motion passes 10-2-2. SENATORS WILLIAMS, FLEISCHMAN opposed. SENATORS SCHWARTZ. MOORE. SENATOR CARROLL yields the floor to Steve Hagen. He does not think that this movement will be effective. Bill Clinton will not take any budget that effects education. This proposition will be defeated at the Presidential level. It is a depletion of Senate funds to allow any organization that get itself together and justify itself to represent a majority of students and petition to get their entire trip paid for. Other organizations must have a proposal to the Senate asking for a maximum of S500 when they give $500 themselves, it must be matching funds for it to happen. I have not heard of these six people donating anything except their time, and is all 10,000 people affected by this would donate S1.00 to the cause, it would easily match the funds that the Senate could give them. This should not be approved, because it states in the Bylaws themselves that it should be $500 maximum for any organization. Ms. DeFazio stated that she is a quasi organization that is unofficially recognized through the Executive body. Nevada law also states that we cannot send, as a State agency, anyone to lobby on a federal issue to the federal government. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PID A stated he has not seen much contact and advertisement about this issue. Suggested tabling this item until a concrete agenda can be established. Expressed support of this issue as a student. Call to question made by SENATOR CARROLL, seconded by SENATOR ZUREK. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. SENATE MINUTES 25-23 / JULY 24. 1995 Move into a vote of amended new business Item A- Approval no more than $4,500.00 for three students to travel to Washiitston D C. and speak on behalf of UNLV students affec7;\1 bv direct!'."" cr :~,dircctV n r concerned with, the proposed cuts from education to be encumbered out of the 2702 (GenAcct). Motion passes 10-3-1. SENATORS WILLIAMS, SCHWARTZ, FLEISCHMAN OPPOSED. SENATOR CARROLL abstained. B. Approval of a Senate Directive requesting the formal cooperation of the Student Body Vice-President in the preparation of an Organizations Board booklet approved at Senate meeting 25-19. Motion to approve made by SENATOR RIVERA, seconded by SENATOR CAMPBELL. SENATOR RIVERA yields the floor to VICE PRESIDENT JOE MILLS. JOE MILLS addressed the proposed directive and lack of contact to him regarding this subject prior to this directive. Suggested stopping tiiis packet now before any more money is wasted. Hav e it put together again, properly. SENATOR WILLIAMS yields the floor to Toby Cole. Has no ill feelings toward Mr. Mills. Explained his position as previous O-Board assistant director and why the packets are in their present state. Offered his assistance to Vice President Mills to finish this project so that it may be available to students as the school year starts. SENATOR C.ARROLL addressed the fact that he was not approached about this to help and could have since he is knowledgeable about computers. Has also spoken w ith the Student Development Center and they would be happy to hand out these packets to incoming students. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PIDA stated that this project was given to Joe Mills and people with questions or information regarding this project were to contact Joe Mills. Call to question made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR SCHWARTZ. SENATOR CAMPBELL stated that if SENATOR CARROLL wanted to help VICE PRESIDENT MILLS, then he should hav e approached him. Toby Cole has offered help on the project, so has SENATOR CARROLL and so they should work along with VICE PRESIDENT MILLS and get the project done. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN stated that there are a number of organizations with the student government phone number listed as their contact number, and there is no way that this project can be completed. SENATOR C.ARROLL reminded that this is something with a deadline. If all the senators want to help. It would be appreciated. Ever.' senator should feel an obligation to help with this project. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Move into vote of main motion. Motion fails 3-5-3. SENATORS LAXAGUE, CAMPBELL, SCHWARTZ. FENDELL. FLEISCHMAN opposed. SENATORS MCLAIN, MOORE. WILLIAMS abstained. Motion to combine New Business items C-H as a whole made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR CARROLL. I SENATE MINUTES 25-23 / JULY 24. 1995 Move into a vote. Motion passes 13-1-3. SENATOR CAMPBELL opposed. SENATORS LAXAGUE. FLEISCHMAN. SCHWARTZ abstained. Motion to move back into the order of the day to Item B under Unfinished Business made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR ZUREK. Move into a vote. Motion fails 10-4-0. SENATORS LAXAGUE, CAMPBELL. FLEISCHMAN, MOORE opposed. Motion to table Items C-H under New Business made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR MCLAIN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Motion to combine Items I-N under New Business made bv SENATOR MOORE, seconded bv SENATOR MCLAIN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 13-1-0. SENATOR CAMPBELL opposed. Motion to table Items I-N under New Business made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR SHELLING. Move into a vote. Motion passes 14-0-0. Motion to move back into the order of the day to Item B under Unfinished Business made bv SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR RIVERA. Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-2-0. SENATORS MOORE. CARROLL opposed. Unfinished Business- Item B-Approval of Senate Bill 25-03. Motion to approve by SENATOR SCHW.ARTZ, seconded by SENATOR MCLAIN. SENATOR MOORE stated he would like more time to discuss this matter with the Senators. Motion to table made by SENATOR CARROLL, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. Move into a vote. Motion fails 6-6-2. SENATORS CAMPBELL. RIVERA ZUREK. SCHWARTZ. FENDELL, WILLIAMS opposed. SENATORS MCLAIN. SHELLING abstained. Motion to amend Senate Bill 25-03 to read ...shall consist of a credit fee waiver of no less than 12 credits to be split evenly between fall and spring semesters and a per meeting cash stipend of no less than $20.00. f seconded by SENATOR MOORE. "" ~ '—pUt- fe-ClW'W Friendly amendment to read ...cash stipend of no less than S25.00 made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN concurred. Move into a vote. Motion fails 5-7-2 . SENATORS LAXAGUE. RIVERA. ZUREK. SCHW.ARTZ, CARROLL. FENDELL. WILLIAMS opposed. SENATORS TRUJILLO. MCLAIN abstained. f Motion to call to question made by SENATOR RIVERA, seconded by SENATOR SCHWARTZ. SENATE MINUTES 25-23 / JULY 24. 1995 Move into a vote. Motion passes 11-1-2 . SENATOR FLEISCHMAN opposed. SENATORS MOORE. MCLAIN abstained. Move into vote of approval of Senate Bill 25-03. Motion passes 10-3-1. SENATORS LAXAGUE, FLEISCHMAN, MOORE opposed. SENATOR CAMPBELL abstained. Per Nevada Open Meeting Law, this meeting was recessed at 10:00 p.m. Will reconvene at Valerie Pida Plaza on the UNLV campus. Quorum broken. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. /f /I NOTE: All minutes and statements therein are subject to summation and represent the statements of those present. "