Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 03, 1981

AGENDA Senate Meetina #1 Moyer Student Union Building Twelfth Session Fireside Lounge 11-3-81 4 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #46 IV. Executive Board Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations VI. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board B. Election Board C. Entertainment and Programming Board D. Organizations Board E. Radio Board F. Publications Board G. Bylaws Committee H. Student Services Committee I. Other Committee Reports VII. Unfinished Business A. Distribution of CSUN Questionaire VIII. New Business A. Proposed Amendment to Bylaw #1 B. Priorities of CSUN Goals IX. Ooen Discussion X. Adjournment CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Telephone (702) 739-3477 SENATE PRESIDENT RICK OSHINSKI Senate"'"Seelfng #1 Twelfth Session Moyer Student Union Building Fireside Lounge 4 D.m. 11-3-81 Call to Order Senate President Oshinski called the first meeting of the twelfth session to order at 4:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Greg Akers Lynn Best Tony Castanon Catherine Clay Ginger Clayton Kim Daffner Drew Dowenr Cathy Powell Dawn Soderquist Pat Thomas Robin Starlin Nancy Felsing Lisa Griffith Jimmy Hill Pam Jacka Phil Horn Theresa Jackson MaryBeth Nitzschke Susan Selbv Jef Wild Guest Jim Fitchet John Wennstrom Dr. Carhart Dean Daniels III. Approval of Minutes #46 It was moved by Senator Castanon to delete the $840 to Sigma Chi Sigma Chi. The motion was seconded. It was announced that the event had been cancelled. The motion passed with 18 in favor and 2 abstentions. There being no further additions or corrections the minutes stood approved as corrected. IV. Executive Board Announcements A. President's Announcements President Ravenholt welcomed the twelfth session of the new CSUN Senate. He commented on the proposal to increase the Mandatory Atheltic fee, and read a letter concerning this increase. He announced that Dean Daniels is planning on haveing Project Residency Week November 16-20, surveys will be done around the campus. It was announced that Regent McBride is holding a cocktail party friday, honoring the new Hotel and Business College building. B. Vice President's Announcements Vice President Levins also welcomed the new Senators, and stressed how important communication is with the Executive Board and adminstrationJ Senate Meeting #1 11-3-81 Page 2 She announced that the Appropriations Board will be meeting on November 6 a 3 p.m. in her office. A copy of all budget transfers up to this date and the budget will be given to each Senator. Vice President Levins will be unable to attend the trip to Long Beach today she will be nominating Lynn Best to go in her place. C. Senate President's Announcements Senate President Oshinskl thanked all the Senators for attending the meeting at his house last Tuesday. He reminded the Senate that their preference sheets were due today. He also commented that if any Senator gets- confused today, please let him know so he can help he/she out. He announced that only the Chairman can award the floor to the next speaker or yeild it, and only one person will speak at a time. The absence policy is that a senator is dismissed after 3 unexcused absences, if you are going to be absent let Rick, Jef, or Robin know. An excused absence will be something that you have no control over. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Bylaws Committee Senator Castanon moved to approve Karen Cohen as Bylaws Committee. The motion was seconded. The 20 in favor. VI. Committee Reports A. Appropriations Board There was no report. B. Elections Board There was no report. C. Entertainment and Programming Board Chairman Gist read the minutes of the board meeting held on November 3, 19 81. The board approved the following expenditures: $227 to Multiple Sclerosis, $90 to Russ Martino's Jazz Band for the Blood Drive,$700 to the Last Band for Homecomingand $150, $149.25 for flowers, $60 ceiling for robe and crown, $225 for trophies and plaques, $5,85 for bubble gum, and $600 for dance on Saturday. Homecoming is $200 under budget. The board approved the Cooperative Concert Policy. There was a motion to approve. The motion was seconded. Senator Clay moved to delete the Cooperative concert Policy and refer it to the Bylaws Committee. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. The motion passed with 2 0 in favor. D. Organizations Board There was- no report. E. Radio Board There was no report. F« Publications Board There was no report, there will be a meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. a member of the motion passed with Senate Meeting #1 11-3-81 Page 3 G. Bylaws Committee There was no report. H. Student Services Committee Chairman Goussak read the minutes of the meeting held on 11-3-81. The Board approved the Day Care Contract, and the recommendation of paying the CSUN lawyer $435 a month, working 12 hours, and extra for the Executive Board. The following blue books were approved: Dr. Starweather-50, Dr. Hilgar-24. There was a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded. Senator Wild moved to table the Day Care Contract and the Business about the CSUN lawyer. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. The table for 1 week passed with 19 in favor and 1 opposed. I. Code Committee Senator Castanon announced that he attended the meeting, the committee is working on revising the Bylaws for UNLV. J. Ad Hoc Committee Senator Nitzschke informed the Senate that herself and Senator Akers will be forming an Ad Hoc Pep Committee at the next Senate meeting. I. Library Committee Greg Goussak informed the Senate that he attended the meeting, the committee stated that the deadline for Director of Library as been extended. Vice President Nitzschke will have to appoint a temporary or acting Director of the Library. There are three criterion: 1) A member from the existing staff 2\ A member inside the University 3) A member outside the University Senator Starlin moved that be it resolved that the CSUN Senate recommend that the Acting Directory of the Library be a staff member of the existing library staff. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. The motion passed with 20 in favor. Unfinished Business A. Distribution of CSUN Questionaires Senator Horn informed the Senate that there are 2 questionaires one for CSUN and one for UNLV Housing, he is asking that each Senator complete 20 questionaires every week by contacting UNLV students. Senator Horn moved that each Senator complete 20 Housing, 20 CSUN questionaires each week. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with 18 in favor and 2 abstentions. New Business A. Proposed Amendement to Bylaw #1 Senator Wild moved to refer this amendment to the Bylaws Committee. The motion was seconded. The amendment is to Bylaw #1, II B. 2. The committee shall be empowered to recommend changes in the intent of Bylaws Proposed. The motion passed with 19 in favor and 1 abstention. Senate Meeting #1 11-3-81 Page 4 B. Priorities of CSUN Goals This item is only an item of information. Each Senator was given a sheet of goals that were discussed by the members of the Senate that they wish to see achieve. Each Senator was asked to Rank these goals in order of preference, and return to the sheet to Senate President Oshinski. C. Proposed Maintenance of Existing CSUN Typewriters There were no financial reports given on what is needed to repair the typewriters. Chairman Ooussak from the Student Services Committee reported that there are extensive damages done to the typewriters in the library. Senator Thomas commented that he has been researching the situtation concerning the typewriters and supervision. Senator Starlin moved to refer this item to Appropriations Board so they could locate the money to repair the damanged typewriters. The motion was seconded. The motion pased with 19 in favor and 1 opposed. D. Proposed Increase of Mandatory Athletic Fee It is proposed that the Mandatory Athletic fee be increased from $2 to $3. Senator Castanon moved to table this proposal. The motion died. Senator Wild moved that be it resolved that the CSUN Senate absolutely rejects the idea of an increase in the Mandatory Athletic Fee. The motion was seconded. Senator Akers called for the gustions. The motion was seconded. The call for the question passed with 6 opposed, and 14 in favor. The resolution passed with 17 in favor and three opposed0 E. Re-Open Filing Senator Wild moved to reopen filing for the CSUN Homecoming Queen Election The motion was seconded. A representative from Q.J.'s Diners made a presentation. Discussion took place. Senator Powell called for the question. The call for the question passed with 19 in favor and 1 opposed The main motion failed with 1 abstention and 19 opposed. F. Housing Survey Committee Vice President Levins moved that Lynn Best go in her place to observe the Housing at Long Beach state. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with 20 in favor. G. Resolution Senator Clay moved that be it resolved that the CSUN Seante request that all policies, and contracts which are to be presented to the the Senate for passage, must be received in the boxes of the Senators one week prior to the Senate meeting in which the policy is discussed. Be it further resolved that the policies and contract should be time stamped for proof of date. The motion was seconded. The resolution passed with 20 in favor. Senate Meeting #1 Page 5 11-3-81 H. Complimentary Drink Policy Vice President Levins moved to accept the memo from Jim Fitchet (see attached to original) and the temporary policy concerning complimentary bar tickets. The motion was seconded. Discussion took place. Senator Downer called for the question. The motion was seconded. The call for the question passed with 15 in favor and 5 opposed. The main motion passed with 18 in favor and 2 opposed. I. Repeal of Bylaw #5 Senator Wild moved to refer the the Bylaws Committee the repeal of Bylaw #5. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with 20 in favor. J. Done Good Awards Senator Starlin moved to given the Eleventh Session of the CSUN Senate Done Good Awards, and Dr. Daniels CSUN Certificate Appreciation Award. The motion was seconded. The motion passed with 20 in favor. IX. Open Discussion Vice President Levins, and President Ravenholt along with old Senators welcomed the new Senators. Senator Akers discussed the problems with the Radio Board and it's policy. President Ravenholt commented on the CSUN lawyers contract. Senator Castanon announced that the Sigma Chi Pledges are having a Raffle, and the Senators for Academic Advisement will have offices over in the academic advisement center. He stressed that it is important to make sound judgements and contact our fellow students. Senator Wild asked all the Senators to bring their name plates to the next few Senate meetings. Greg Goussak explained to the Senate why he did not have an estimate for the maintenance of the typewriters, he reminded everyone about voting for Homecoming Oueen and the masct. Senator Hill stressed how important it it for the new Senate to meet with the various department heads. Senator Horn asked what it the reprimand that the Senate passed concerning the Bar Manager? and he commented on the MAF. Senator Clayton suggested that CSUN help the MAF find other means of raising their fee. X. Adjournment The meeting was-adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Rick Oshinski/CSUN Senate President Respectfully Prepared by, Robin Starlin/CSUN Secretary CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Telephone (702) 739-3477 SENATE PRESIDENT RICK OSHINSKI TO: CSUN Senate FROM: Rick Oshinski DATE: October 29, 19 81 Please add the following items to the agenda for Senate Meeting #1 of the the Twelfth Session. VIII. New Business • C,.- Proposed maintenance of excisting CSUN typewriters M X Proposed increase of Mandatory Athletic Fee X iX DIRECTOR Brad Rcih..*mei OOS! 7J.9-.34S3 October 28, 1981 Mr. Dirk Ravenholt, President Consolidated Students University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV 89154 Dear Dirk: The purpose of this correspondence is provide for you a review of our discussion concerning the possibility of increasing the manditory athletic fee for students from its present $2.00 per semester credit hour to $3.00 per semester credit hour for a period commencing at the beginning of the 82-83 fiscal year and continuing until the conclusion of the 84-85 fiscal year. At that juncture the fee would be reduced to half of what it is at that point or revert to $1.50 per credit hour. The basic rationale for this request is to attempt to generate additional revenue for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics until such time as the new basketball pavilion is able to generate sufficient new dollars to offset the ever increasing de-partmental expenditures. If the students would be willing to support this basic request and with significant additional reductions of selected other expenditures, some of which were discussed with you during our interaction on Monday, I believe that the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics should be able to submit a balanced budget for the fiscal years 82-83, 83-84, & 84-85. Again, I appreciate any consideration that you and other concerned students are able to give to this proposal. If you deem that I should be able to provide for you or any interested parties any additional, pertinent information, please contact me. Thank you for your continuing cooperation. Sincerely, Bradley L. Rothermel, Director Department of Intercollegiate Athletics BLR/Idf UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada S9154 Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (702; 7.19-3483