Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 13, 1983

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA SENATE MEETING #7 SESSION 14 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 4:00 P.M. MSU 203 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #6 IV. Executive Board Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations A. Approval of Dismissal of Entertainment and Program-ming Board Chairman, Roby Turner(2/3) B. Approval of Dismissal of all Vice Chairmen for Enter-tainment and Programming, Professional Programming, and Student Services - (Submission)(2/3) C. Approval of Recommendation to Change Entertainment and Programming and Professional Programming to a D-5 status - (Submission)(2/3) D. Judicial Council - Kevin Heim(2/3) E. Entertainment and Programming Board - Jim Rathner(SAL) and Giovanna Sardelli(SAL) F. Appropriations Board - Steve Dimick(SEN) and Patrick Adams(SAL) G. Library Committee - Thomas Hawley H. Parking and Traffic - Sari Bloom I. Bylaws Committee - James Ohriner(SEN) and Steve Dimick(SAL) VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports A. Entertainment and Programming(12-12-8 3) B. Organizations Board(12-8-83) C. Other VII. Old Business A. Nominations for Senate Seats 1. Education College(2) a. Liz Cory b. Nanda Briggs UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 2. Health Sciences College a. Sunny Shelley b. Renee Bielby 3. Academic Advisement College a. Mona Borsellino b. Giovanna Sardelli c. Doug Arone d. Tom Verma e. Vykky Cave B. Approval of Senate Bill #19, Interpretation of "Closed Personnel Session" - Ohriner C. Approval of Senate Bill #20, "Public Information Act" - Ohriner (tabled) I. VIII. New Business A. Change of Job Designation of Florence Calabro from KUNV Secretary(C-2) to KUNV office manager(C-l) - Hawley(Submission) B. Request for Fee Waiver for the (D-2) position of KUNV Sales Manager/Promotion and Publicity Director - Hawley (Submission) C. Request for Monthly Stipend Increase from $200.00 to $285.00 for the (D-l) position of KUNV Program Direc-tor - Hawley(Submission) D. Request for Fee Waiver for the (D-2) position of KUNV Assistant Program Director - Hawley(submission) E. Appointment of Senate President Pro Tempore 1. Karen Cohen 2. James Ohriner 3. Robert Eglet F. Discussion/Action/Approval of new CSUN Election Policy and Procedure - Friedman G. Approval of Resolution #121383-01 - Reorganization of Nevada Student Affairs .and'Student Services - Shaffer H. Approval of Senate Bill #22 - Reorganization of Neva-ada Student Affairs and Student Services - Shaffer I. Transfer of All Budget Authority for Student Services Activities to Nevada Student Affairs from 906 to 911 effective December 31, 1983 - Shaffer IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 SESSION 14 DECEMBER 13, 19 83 4:00 P.M. MSU 203 I. Call to Order Senate President Clay called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Sari Bloom Jay Lezcano Steve Dimick Bill Haldeman Tom Hawley James Ohriner Patrick Adams Karen Cohen Robert Eglet Gus Varona Hal Friedman Mark Doubrava Karen Eckert Cara Iddings Senator Friedman moved to suspend the rules and move into New Business, item E. Senators Dimick, Cohen, and Eckert objected to the con-sideration. There were five senators in favor of the objection(Eckert, Iddings, Cohen, Ohriner, Dimick), 8 opposed, and 1 abstain-ing (Haldeman). Senator Friedman moved to suspend the rules and move into New Business, item E, Board> Committee and Director Re-ports, item B, New Business, items G, H, I, Executive Board Nominations, item A, and New Business, item J. Senator Eglet seconded the motion. Senator Eglet spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Cohen spoke against the motion. Senator Dimick spoke against the motion. Senator Haldeman moved the previous question. Senator Ohriner seconded the motion which passed with 13 in favor UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Members Absent John Fazi Rian Flourens - late MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 and 1 opposed(Eckert). The motion to suspend the rules failed with 7 in favor and 7 opposed. III. Approval of Minutes #6 Senator Ohriner moved to correct minutes #6, page 4 under Organizations Board report to change Organiza-tions Board Meeting #6 to Organizations Board Meeting #7. Senator Ohriner also corrected the minutes to list the funds which were approved at Organizations Board Meeting #7 as follows: The request for funding for the UNLV Cheerleaders was removed from the table and tabled again. The Organizations Board approved funding in the amount of $800.00 for the UNLV Athletic Club. The Organizations Board approved funding in the amount of $900.00 for the Latter Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA). The Organizations Board approved funding in the amount of $300.00 for the UNLV Songleaders. Senator Eglet proceeded to read the minutes from Senate Meeting #6. Senator Ohriner objected. There were six Senators in favor of the objection, 8 opposed and 0 abstaining. The objection failed. Senator Ohriner raised a point of personal privilege stating if someone wishes to say something derogatory, he or she should go outside. Senator Haldeman asked if the question could be put to a vote. Senator Eglet continued to read the minutes from Senate Meeting #6. Senator Haldeman raised a point of personal privilege asking Senator Cohen to please refrain from smoking. Senator Cohen asked that someone show her where it is written that one cannot smoke a cigarette during a meeting. Senate President Clay stated that the rules prohibiting smoking during public meetings is not actually listed in the books. Senator Cohen corrected the minutes to read in her state-ments on page one of minutes #6 that she will not neces-sarily be leaving the Senate Meetings early. She will be leaving the Senate meetings which last past 7:00 p.m. because she has a class at that time. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Senator Eglet moved for a 10 minutes recess. Senator Lezcano seconded the motion which passed with 8 in favor and 3 opposed. The meeting was recessed at 4:20 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 4:31 p.m. Second Roll Call Members in Attendance Members Absent Sari Bloom Rian Flourens - unexcused Jay Lezcano late Steve Dimick Bill Haldeman Tom Hawley James Ohriner Patrick Adams Karen Cohen Robert Eglet John Fazi - late Gus Varona Hal Friedman Maik Doubrava Karen Eckert Cara Iddings Senator Bloom corrected the minutes on page 8, item N. The motion to close nominations for the Academic Advise-ment College Senate seat did not pass. The vote should read 11 opposed and 3 in favor. Senator Ohriner corrected the minutes on page 6, item L. Senator Eglet's amendment should read to replace Franco Frantellizzi's signature with Steve Dimick's signature instead of replacing Ohriner's signature with Dimick's signature. The motion to approve senate minutes #6 passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstaining(Lezcano). IV. Executive Board Announcements A. President Lee Lee was not present for announcements. B. Vice President Shaffer Applications for Who's Who Among College Students will be available at the Dean's office tomorrow, December 14. Deadline line for applications is Tuesday, December 20. Russell Harvey from NCI has submitted a proposal regard-ing the cost of staffing for various events at the Thomas and Mack Center. C. Senate President Clay Senate President Clay suggested that the Senate move into Organizations Board report as soon as possible, because there are people waiting. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 V. Executive Board Nominations A. Approval of Dismissal of Entertainment and Pro-gramming Board Chairman, Roby Turner(2/3) Vice President Shaffer moved to approve the dismissal of Entertainment and Programming Board Chairman, Roby Turner. Senator Friedman seconded the motion. Senator Ohriner stated that the item was on the table. Vice President Shaffer moved to remove item A from the table. Senator Friedman seconded the motion which passed with 13 in favor and 1 opposed(Cohen). Chairman Turner addressed the Senate: "In the event you choose to dismiss me, the following is my reply: I would like to express my heartfelt disappointment in the preceding legislation. I'm disappointed that a number of Senators here cannot, do not, or choose not to think or speak for themselves. I'm disappointed that a number of Senators here did not even bother to come and speak with me personnaly about this situation. I'm disappointed that a number of Senators here have allowed personal feelings to cloud and corrupt their actions and duties as responsible Senators. I'm disappointed because I feel that I could have accom-plished a great deal to improve the environment here on campus. Unfortunately I was not adequately supported in these endeavors. There are a few among you that I would like to commend and applaud for your honesty, integrity, and especially for their independent thinking. Senators Hawley, Haldeman, Ohriner, Eckert, Cohen, Varona, Fazi, and Dimick. I thank you very much for your professionalism in this mat-ter. I would like to thank those members on my board who have donated their time and effort in the last semester. A special thanks to Suzette Johnson, I recommended that she be nominated the most valuable board member at the end of the year. Congratulations to KUNV Radio. I have had the opportunity to watch them grow in the last few years and I will be forever in their service. Congratulations to Franco, George and the guys at the Yellin' Rebel. I think they're doing a fantastic job. It's been a pleasure working with the people in the office. They were always extremely helpful in my duties. Colette, Suzanne, Karen Cohen, Artie, thank you very much. I feel I've done my best this year unfortunately it was to no avail. Sincere thanks once again to all those who have supported me. Thank you. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 In the event you choose to keep me, the following reply is in order: I am happy with the decision and I will continue to do my best to provide the best in Entertainment and Pro-gramming here at UNLV. Thanks again for the support." Senator Fazi was present at 4:36 p.m. Senator Ohriner requested that Chairman Turner's statements be recorded verbatim in the minutes. Vice President Shaffer spoke in favor of the motion. (The motion on the floor is to approve the dismissal of Entertainment and Programming Board Chairman, Roby Turner.) Senate President Clay spoke in favor of the dismissal. President Lee spoke in favor of the dismissal. Senator Eckert spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Friedman spoke in favor. Senator Ohriner spoke against the motion. Senator Cohen spoke against the motion. Senator Flourens was present at 4:48 p.m. Vice President Shaffer spoke in favor of the motion. Senate President Clay spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Fazi spoke against the motion. Senator Eglet moved the previous question. Senator Flourens seconded the motion. Senator Cohen objected. There were 7 in favor of the objection. Senator Eglet withdrew his motion and the second concurred. Senator Eckert requested a roll call vote and suggested that everyone be allowed to speak on this issue. Senator Eglet moved the previous question. There was no second. Senator Iddings spoke against the motion. Senator Hawley spoke against the motion. Senator Lezcano moved the previous question. There was a second. The motion passed with 12 in favor and 4 oppos The motion to approve the dismissal of Entertainment and Programming Board Chairman, Roby Turner passed with 11 in favor, 5 opposed and 0 abstaining. The following Senators voted in favor of the dismissal: Sari Bloom Jay Lezcano Steve Dimick MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Bill Haldeman Patrick Adams Robert Eglet Gus Varona Rian Flourens Hal Friedman Mark Doubrava Karen Eckert The following Senators voted against the dismissal: Tom Hawley James Ohriner Karen Cohen John Fazi Cara Iddings Lynn Best passed the gavel back to Senate President Clay. Senator Haldeman stated that he would like to apologize for his conduct in this affair in dismissing Roby Turner. Senators Flourens, Lezcano and Dimick added their apolo-gies . Senator Eckert apologized for her actions and stated that Roby Turner did a good job. Senator Fazi added his apolo-gies. Senator Haldeman stated that items B and C are out of order. Senate President Clay asked whether there was any discus-sion on item B or item C. B. Approval of Dismissal of all Vice Chairmen for Enter-tainment and Programming, Professional Programming and Student Services(Submission)(2/3) Senator Dimick moved to disapprove the dismissal of all vice Chairman for Entertainment and Programming, Profes-sional Programming and Student Services. Senator Halde-man seconded the motion. President Lee stated that this item cannot be acted upon because it is only a submission. C. Approval of Recommendation to Change Entertainment and Programming and Professional Programming to a D-5 status - (Submission)(2/3) This item was not acted upon. D. Judicial Council - Kevin Helm(2/3) Senator Dimick moved to approve Kevin Helm as a justice of the Judicial Council. Senator Eckert seconded the motion. Senator Haldeman moved to amend the motion to include approval of item D, E, F, G, and I. Senator Eglet objected. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Senate President Clay stated that one of those items required a two thirds vote while the others needed only a simple majority. Senator Haldeman withdrew his amendment. The motion to approve Kevin Helm as a Justice of the Judicial Council failed with 8 in favor and 6 opposed. Senator Cohen asked any of the Senators who /voted against Kevin Helm for Justice why they did so. Senator Lezcano stated, "Because you voted for him." Senators Ohriner and Cohen asked that Lezcano's state-ment be recorded in the minutes. E. Entertainment and Programming Board - Jim Rathner(SAL) and Giovanna Sardelli(SAL) Senator Haldeman moved to approve Jim Rathner as a student-at- large member of the Entertainment and Programming Board. Senator Dimick seconded the motion. Senator Friedman spoke in favor of Jim Rathner. Senator Haldeman asked whether Senator Lezcano would vote against this motion if he voted for it. Senator Lezcano stated that he would not. Senate President Clay added that Rathner had submitted his application over two months ago. The motion to approve Rathner as a member(SAL) of the Entertainment and Programming Board passed with all in favor. Senator Lezcano moved to approve Giovanna Sardelli as a member(SAL) of the Entertainment and Programming Board. Senator Friedman seconded the motion. Senate President Clay spoke on Sardelli's behalf. Roby Turner spoke in favor of Sardelli. The motion to approve Sardelli as a member(SAL) of the Entertainment and Programming Board passed with 9 in favor, 1 opposed(Cohen), and 5 abstaining. F. Appropriations Board - Steve Dimick(SEN) and Patrick Adams(SAL) Senator Haldeman moved to approve Steve Dimick as a senate member of the Appropriations Board. Senator Eckert seconded the motion. Vice President Shaffer spoke in favor. The motion to approve Steve Dimick as a member(SEN) of the Appropriations Board passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstaining(Dimick). Senator Eglet moved to approve Patrick Adams as a student-at- large member of the Appropriations Board. Senator MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Lezcano seconded the motion. There was discussion regarding the nomination by Haldeman, Adams, Eckert, Clay, Hawley and Adams. The motion to approve Patrick Adams as a student-at-large member of the Appropriations Board passed with 12 in favor, 0 opposed and 3 abstaining(Adams, Eckert, Haldeman). G. Library Committee - Thomas Hawley H. Parking and Traffic - Sari Bloom I. Bylaws Committee - James Ohriner(SEN) and Steve Dimick(SAL) Senator Cohen moved to approve items G, H and I as a whole. Vice President Shaffer seconded the motion which passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstain-ing (Ohriner). VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports A. Entertainment and Programming Chairman Turner stated that he held a meeting yesterday, gece^tbe^a^2^ew(guld read the minutes and afterward make a Senator Cohen, "Point of order." Senate President Clay, "State your point." Senator Cohen, "Maybe Roby wants to read the minutes, but, Roby, if you don't want to read them, then have the acting chairman read them, because there's nothing in the world that should make you have to stand in front of these people." There was laughter and comments from the gallery. Senator Cbhen, "Shut up, assholes. He just lost his job." Senator Eglet objected to Senator Cohen's use of language and asked that her statement be reflected in the minutes. (i 11 Senate President Clay stated that Roby Turner may give his report if he wishes to do so. If not, he may turn it over to someone else. Roby Turner chose to read the minutes from Entertain-ment and Programming Board meeting #14 held on December 12 at 4:00 p.m. Turner called the meeting to order at 4:18 p.m. The members present were Tom Hawley, Jay Lezcano, Karen Eckert, Louie Schiavone and Roby Turner. Members absent(excused) were Suzette Johnson and Bob Com-pan. The board approved naming this year's Mardi Gras a "Party Gras" to take place on March 28, 29 and 30. There was other discussion and the meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m. Senator Fazi left the meeting at 5:23 p.m. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Roby Turner addressed the Senate: "I regret that I wasn't allowed to address the charges but that's all down the road now. I would like to thank my friends in the gallery for their concern. I would like to recommend that Tom Hawley be appointed E & P Chairman when I'm gone. It would be a pleasure to work with him on the upcoming events and I believe that the transition would be smooth. He is highly qualified and the best guy you have left. I asked him to join the board originally to give him the experience to get this job next year. Now's as good a time as any. I'm glad that I can leave here today with my pride intact. Thank you sincerely for all your support, guys. Good luck in the future." Vice President Shaffer moved to approve the minutes from Entertainment and Programming Board meeting #14. Senator Friedman seconded the motion. Senator Fazi returned. The motion to approve E & P minutes #14 passed with all in favor. B. Organizations Board(12-8-83) Senator Friedman moved to approve the Organizations Board minutes from the meeting held on December 8, 1983. Senator Lezcano seconded the motion. Senator Haldeman spoke against the motion. President Lee requested that the minutes be read. Organizations Board Chairman, Janet O'Connell, read the minutes from the meeting held on December 8, 1983. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Lezcano at 3:40 p.m. The members present were Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Tau Omega, Am. Institute of Mining Engineers, Association of Computing Machinery, Baptist Student Union, Gay Academic Union, Greek Paper, Hispanic Student Association, Hotel Associa-tion, Interfraternity Council, International Student Organi-zation, Korean/American Student Organization, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Sigma Nu, Sigma Nu Little Sisters, Society of Physics Students, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Student Philosophical Round Table Association, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theater Arts, University Chorus, UNLV Ski Club, Women in Science and Engineering and Zeta Tau Alpha. The board approved the minutes from meeting #7 with an amendment to change Alpha Kappa Psi from absent to present. The board approved the UNLV Sky Divers for recognition. The board approved funding in the amount of $600.00 for Sigma Gamma Epsilon. The UNLV Cheerleaders' request for $500.00 was postponed indefinitely. The board approved funding in the amount of $200.00 for the Korean/American Student Association. The board approved funding in the amount of $1000.00 for the Hotel Association. The board approved MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 funding in the amount of $300.00 for the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. The board approved funding in the amount of $250.00 for the International Student Organi-zation. There was a motion to adjourn which was seconded and passed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Chaifman O'Connell spoke in /favor of the '.Organizations Board and its actions. She also added a correction to the minutes that the Organizatons Board did approve funding in the amount of $400.00 for the Hispanic Associa-tion. It was accidently left out of the minutes. Senator Eglet moved to amend the motion to include in the minutes that the board approved funding in the amount of $400.00 for the Hispanic Association. Senate President Clay stated that as long as there were no objections, that amendment would be incorporated into the main motion. There were no objections. Senator Cohen stated that Rian Flourens should be listed as a member present and not a guest. The motion to approve the Organizations Board minutes #8 as corrected passed with 14 in favor, 1 opposed(Halde-man) , and 0 abstaining. £ons?xfeuEional Revision Committee John Pasquantino stated that there was a meeting on December 7 at which there was no quorum. That meeting was adjourned. He has not yet prepared the minutes for that meeting. The minutes from the Constitutional Revision Committee meeting held on December 13 at 3:00 p.m. will be typed and distributed with the minutes from the December 7 meeting The members present at today's meeting were John Pasquan-tino, Robert Eglet, Hal Friedman, Bill Haldeman, James Ohriner, Steve Dimick, Sari Bloom, Sindy Glasgow. Those members absent were Tom Hawley, Mark Shaffer, Karen Cohen (who resigned), Larry Hamilton, Rian Flourens, Mark Doubrava Gus Varona, Patrick Adams, Sam Garvin, Louie Schiavone, and Dirk Ravenholt. The Committee adopted a operating policy which will be distributed for next Tuesday's meeting. John Pasquantino asked that all senators who were present at the senate meeting today but did not attend the Consti-tutional Revision Committee submit a list of times which they would be available for meetings. Senator Ohriner was nominated for Vice Chairman and nominations were closed. The meeting was adjourned approximately 4:00 p.m. John Pasquantino urged all members of the committee who were present at the senate meeting but were not present at the Constitutional Revisions Committee meeting to let him know whether they wish to contribute. It is an important committee.; If those on the committee do not wish to make the effort, notify Chairman Pasquantino. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Senator Dimick asked for a report from the Nevada Student Affairs Director, Robert Eglet. Robert Eglet stated that there was no report. Senator Cohen requested the schedules of all the Bylaws Committee members. VII. Old Business A. Nominations for Senate Seats 1. Education College(2) a. Liz Cory b. Nanda Briggs Senator Ohriner moved to close nominations for the Education College Senate Seats. Senator Eckert seconded. Senate President Clay stated that Nanda Briggs has not yet submitted a grade verification sheet. The motion to close nominations failed with 5 in favor, 8 opposed, and 2 abstaining. 2. Health Sciences College a. Sunny Shelley b. Renee Bielby Senator Haldeman moved to close nominations for the Health Sciences Senate Seat. Senator Dimick seconded the motion which failed with 6 in favor, 8 opposed and 1 abstaining(Fazi). 3. Academic Advisement College a. Mona Borsellino b. Giovanna Sardelli c. Doug Arone d. Tom Verma e. Vykky Cave Senator Haldeman moved to close nominations for the Aca-demic Advisement Senate Seat. Senator Fazi seconded the motion which failed with 7 in favor, 8 opposed and 0 abstaining. Senate President Clay stated that she had received applications from Mona Borsellino, Doug Arone, and Tom Verma. Senator Fazi moved to approve Doug Arone as the Aca-demic Advisement Senator. The motion was seconded. Senator Eglet objected to the consideration of that motion. The objection failed. Senate President Clay stated that according to Robert's MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Rules of Order closing nominations prevents the public endorsement of any other candidates but it does not prevent their being voted or being elected. Senate President Clay also added that this item should be ruled out of order because this particular nomination did not appear on the last week's agenda. Senator Eglet asked for a decision of the chair on the motion to approve Doug Arone as Academic Advisement Senator. Senate President Clay recessed the meeting for five minutes at 5:50 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 5:54 p.m. Third Roll Call Members in Attendance Members Absent Jay /Lezcano Sari Bloom - excused Steve Dimick Bill Haldeman Tom Hawley James Ohriner Patrick Adams Karen Cohen Robert Eglet John Fazi Gus Varona Rian Flourens Hal Friedman Mark Doubrava Karen Eckert Cara Iddings Senator Eckert stated that when(at the beginning of the meeting) she asked which Senators would have to leave the meeting early, Senators Bloom, Varona, Adams, and Doubrava were the only Senators who acknowledged that they must leave early. She only saw that four people had to leave early and stated that she would like to see that reflected in the minutes. Senate President Clay stated that Rian Flourens was also excused to leave the meeting early. Clay ruled the motion to approve Arone out of order. Senator Ohriner appealed to the decision of the chair which failed. Senator Eglet moved to suspend the rules and move into New Business, item J. Senator Flourens seconded the motion. Vice President Shaffer asked that a decision be made on this item before quorum is broken. The proposal must be considered as soon as possible. Senator Ohriner moved to amend the motion to consider item E of New Business before item J. President Lee seconded the amendment. Senator Eglet objected to the consideration of that amendment. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 1983 PAGE 13 Senator Eckert spoke in favor of the amendment. Senator Eglet, "This is the biggest bunch of fucking bullshit I've ever seen in my life." Senator Cohen requested that Eglet1s statement be recorded in the minutes. Senator Eglet left the meeting. The amendment to consider item E of New Business before J passed with 10 in favor and 4 opposed. Senator Ohriner moved for a call of the house. Senator Dimick seconded the motion. Senator Flourens and Lezcano left the meeting. Senator Cohen asked whether Lezcano's and Flourens' absences would be excused or unexcused. Senate President Clay stated that Lezcano's absence will be unexcused. Flourens' absence is excused. Senator Ohriner explained that a call of the house locks the doors and compels all of the other senators not pre-sent to arrive at the call of the assembly. Theyo.are not allowed to be seated until they make a statement to the assembly as to why they left the meeting. It also re-moves all their voting rights and powers and privileges of being a senator. President Lee requested a roll call. Fourth Roll Call Members in Attendance Steve Dimick Bill Haldeman Tom Hawley James Ohriner Patrick Adams Karen Cohen John Fazi Hal Friedman Mark Doubrava Karen Eckert Cara Iddings The motion on the floor was to suspend the rules and move into item E then J of New Business. This motion passed with 10 in favor and 1 opposed(Friedman). Senator Adams was in the process of leaving the meeting. Senator Lezcano opened the door, saying to Adams, "Tell them to fuck off, let's go." Vice President Shaffer asked Lezcano*s comments be re-corded in the minutes. Senator Cohen agreed. Senator Adams returned to the meeting. Senate President Clay stated that there was a motion for a call of the house. Members Absent Sari Bloom - excused Jay Lezcano - unexcused Robert Eglet Gus Varona - excused Rian Flourens - excused MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Senator Ohriner withdrew that motion. II. New Business E. Appointment of Senate President Pro Tempore 1. Karen Cohen 2. James Ohriner 3. Robert Eglet Senator Cohen withdrew her nomination. Senator Eckert moved to appoint James Ohriner as Senate President Pro Tempore. Senator Cohen seconded the motion. President Lee spoke in favor of the motion. Senator Cohen moved the previous question. There was a second. The motion passed with 10 in favor and 1 opposed(Friedman). STheen atmoort•iAodna mtso alpefptr ovteh e^Jmaemeetsi nOgn riinne rt hea sm iSdednlaet e ofP rtehsei aveontt e. Pro Tempore passed with 6 in favor, 2 opposed(Friedman, Doubrava), and 2 abstaining(Ohriner, Fazi). Adams refused to vote. The chair stated that Adams left in the middle of the vote. Senator Dimick moved for a call of the house. Senator Eckert seconded the motion which passed with all in favor. Senate President Clay stated that a call of the house means that the Senate cannot do anything until it receives quorum. Senator Adams returned to the meeting. Senate President Clay asked that Senator Adams explain why he left the meeting. Senator Adams stated that he felt there was a personal conflict which he could not solve without having a chance to think about. The only way he felt he could deal with it was to leave the room. Senator Fazi spoke in support of Senator Adams being allowed to return to the senate meeting. Senator Hawley spoke in favor of Senator Adams not being penalized for his leaving the meeting. Senator Ohriner moved to accept Adams' reasons as valid ones and to accept him back into the assembly. President Lee seconded the motion. Senate President Clay stated that Senator Doubrava must leave for an exam and asked that the Senate dispense with discussion and move directly into a vote. The motion to accept Adams' reasons as valid and accept him back into the assembly passed with all in favor. MINUTES SENATE MEETING #7 DECEMBER 13, 198 3 PAGE 14 Senator Haldeman moved to adjourn. Senator Eckert seconded the motion which passed with 10 in favor and 1 opposed(Friedman). X. Adjournment Senate President Clay adjourned the meeting at approxi-mately 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Respectfully prepared by, CSUN Senate President CSUN Secretary