Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 28, 1995

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President MINUTES SENATE MEETING 25-27 Monday, August 28,1995 Moyer Student Union Room 201 6:00p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH called Senate Meeting 25-27 to order at 6:05 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: PRESENT ABSENT Terry Moore Eddie Rivera (unexcused) Shawna Campbell (enters at 6:10 p.m.) Terence Carrol Dan Fendell Leia Fleischman Jamie Fox (enters at 6:15 p.m.) Joe Laxague (enters at 6:10 p.m.) Keith McLain Terry Morrow Scott Schwartz Sandra Shelling Joaquin Trujillo Jason Williams (enters at 6:20 p.m.) Laura Zurek Jonathan Schiff (enters at 6:10 p.m.) III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Out of Order. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS: PRESIDENT PIDA announced a staff meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. to discuss problems within the office. He stated that there will be 3 students going up to Washington, DC to lobby against financial cutbacks in education and other financial problems. He added that David put some petitions with names and addresses of students who are concerned and opposed to these financial cutbacks outside the office. He stated that those petitions will be taken to Washington, DC and presented to our representatives there. He also sent out copies to all the universities and community colleges in Nevada. He emphasized that everything is going well within CSUN and commended several CSUN members for their contributions. Lastly, he identified some areas in which CSUN is going to spend some of the $3.00 increase-in-tuition moneys, acknowledging that Dr. Harter will give the final approval: $186,396.22 to Department CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • Us VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 of Public Safety for bike patrol, a dispatcher and another clerical worker, the university library - $284,000.00, Student Financial Aid - $264,300.00, Tutoring Service - $30,000.00, Multi-cultural Student Affairs - $25,344.00. He added that we'll have to identify where the moneys leftover are going to be spent and offered an invitation for anybody to participate in this and give advice. Furthermore, he announced that he will not be able to attend the pep rally because he'll be up at the Board of Regents meeting, but he assigned Ted Greenhalgh to do all the tasks at the pep rally previously assigned to him. STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT MILLS addressed the issue about the concern for his whereabouts when his mother was ill in relation to the attempt to decrease his tuition waiver. In summation, he stated that he left a note on Joyce's desk explaining that he had to fly to New York because he had been notified of a family emergency and left a cellular telephone number where he could be reached, but Joyce had been out on sick leave, so the note had been apparently lost or misplaced leading to the uncertainty and rumors of his whereabouts and his misinterpretation of SENATOR CAMPBELL'S voice mail message as concern for his mother's welfare. SHANNON BYBEE, ESQUIRE, spoke to the Senate to illustrate to them what the legal rights are before they take action regarding decreasing VICE PRESIDENT MILLS tuition waiver. He urged the Senate to have someone look at the legal issues before taking any action on VICE PRESIDENT MILLS'contract with CSUN. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE MOORE welcomed everyone back to school. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH yielded the floor to some students regarding VII. NEW BUSINESS item B because they had to go to class at 7:00 p.m.. ERIKA BJERKE and MONIQUE MADARA introduced themselves to the Senate, answered questions, and explained why they would like to become members ofthe v. •.. Entertainment & Programming Board. ' SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced a Multi-cultural Student Affairs mixer on Tuesday, September 12, at 6:00 p.m. in MSU 201 and asked for two volunteers to attend as CSUN representatives. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN nominated JAMES SCHLEICH for the open Engineering Senate seat, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. OVERRIDE OF 3RD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR CARL TOLBERT SENATOR FLEISCHMAN motioned to override the 3rd unexcused absence for Carl Tolbert, seconded by SENATOR SCHIFF. 2 SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 SENATOR MOORE motioned to allow Carl Tolbert to speak for no more than three minutes. CARL TOLBERT spoke briefly before the Senate and explained his absence at the last meeting. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH pointed out that they didn't have quorum at the last meeting, so he unexcused it so that they could make quorum for Ways and Means. SENATOR MOORE added that he believes it does state that the meeting after the 3rd unexcused is assigned it needs to go on the next agenda, and he explained why he had unexcused Carl at the meeting he ran. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that this item was out of order. B. Senate Committee Reports: 1. SENATOR CARROL announced that Don Fuller, General Manager, KUNV is making some changes in the format in the programming for next semester. 2. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN announced that the Campus Safety and Awareness has been changed to September 11 at 5:30 p.m. and she'll have the agenda reposted. She added that they will probably put a notice stating "Don't leave valuables unattended! Stop! . Watch your stuff!" in the MSU and in the library because this is their biggest crime problem on I campus. Then, she motioned to nominate SENATOR SCHIFF on the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee, seconded by SENATOR MOOREv . , ! v:• v , 3. SENATOR ZUREK announced that Ways and Means has approved a 95- 96 budget for this year and it will be on the next Senate meeting agenda. She.also stated that she as an update on the organization funding request. In response to a question, SENATOR ZURER stated that the number written down is the amount of money the Collegiate Honor Society as well as Society of Women Engineers owe us. SENATOR MOORE motioned to nominate CARL TOLBERT to the seat of Liberal Arts, seconded by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN. An anonymous Senator motioned to close nominations, seconded by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN. //Name of the anonymous Senator cannot be heard on recording of Senate meeting.// Move into a vote. Motion passes by a unanimous acclimation. SENATOR CARROL motioned to nominate JEFFREY FAYYAD to the open seat of the Student Development Center, seconded by SENATOR LAXAGUE. 3 SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 SENATOR MOORE motioned to allow the candidates to speak before the Senate for no more than three minutes. JEFFREY FAYYAD spoke briefly before the Senate and answered questions. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN motioned to close nominations, seconded by SENATOR SCHIFF. Move into a vote. Motion passes by a unanimous acclimation. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that those two items will appear on the next Senate agenda. C. Residence Hall Liaison Report: 1. NSA DIRECTOR TURNER announced a request for volunteers to work at an all day event for free food and drinks. He passed the program around. Then, he announced an annual mixer at 6:00 p.m. on September 12. He passed out a new poster and some petitions and asked everyone to take them to class and return them by 5-6 September. 2. ' SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that DIRECTOR ARAIZA was unexcused and no one responded with a report for her. .MU-* • .. • 3. Student Services DIRECTOR GREENHALGH announced that they got I all the office supplies i n today; he wants to start a new coffee "Wake.Up, .Monday for Student Government" and they will offer coffee free to students if they bring their own'mugs; he also asked for three volunteers for the Parking Committee; he-then asked for two Senators for his Board and one outside person. In response to questions, DIRECTOR GREENHALGH stated that they are going to limit the coffee to noon; explained what his board does; stated that the chains are not fixed yet; and explained where he will post the notices for "Wake Up Monday". 4. Organizations Board DIRECTOR COLE announced that recognition and funding request packets are available and a breakdown of the Reno trip should've been distributed to Senate boxes. He thanked SENATOR ZUREK for doing a good job with Ways and Means so far. He, then, asked for two volunteers to work at the football games as mascots and a concierge. In response to a question, he stated that as of today, the first day of school, every organization is not recognized with CSUN until they file a new recognition packet so that we can keep up with who the committee members, officers are, etc. every year. In response to another question, he stated that how the lottery for football tickets is going to be done. 5. Office of Student Information DIRECTOR HAGEN commended the Rebel Yell for doing a good job on the OSI page and hopes more people will start writing in more information. In response to a question, he stated that they're having the OSI come out once a week on Tuesdays. 4 SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 6. Entertainment and Programming DIRECTOR SALIBA stated that they had a band today play from 11:30-12:35 and the Edge did a live broadcast. He stated that the total cost of the event was $300.00. He announced that Boogie Nights is coming up this Friday Night and he already put out about a 1000 flyers this weekend. He asked that the Senators publicize it and to mention that there will be free food there, they plan on having 40 pizzas. He stated that they're looking into getting some T-shirts for homecoming and also for the roadtrip as long as it gets approved up to Reno. The total price based on 500 shirts came down to $5.25 a shirt. He also stated that he needs Senators on the Board. In response to questions, he stated that he hasn't come into contact yet with the manager of Carrot Top. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN added that this is the first time in 5 years that she's actually seen posters for one of their events in the PED buildings and thanked him. DIRECTOR SALIBA also pointed out that Boogie Nights do play in California, Arizona, and here. D. Faculty Senate Reports: 1. SENATOR MOORE stated that he talked to DONNA KELLY today and he gave her a copy of all the Senators and which Faculty Senate Committee they are on. She stated that she has one chair left, General Ed. He stated that as soon as General Ed has decided, she's going to send it. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH asked everyone on a Faculty Senate Committee to get email to speed up the process of receiving minutes, etc.. SENATOR CARROL explained how Student Services assists students to set up an email. E. Business Manager Report: ..-.oLu-ir,,. .••.,:, v.- The Business Manager, John, stated that they are. in the process of looking at applications. He announced that this Thursday will be their first meeting, and stated who is on the committee. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT[in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)] ,. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that from now on public comment will be •limitedto 2 minutes. •••!!:*nVu-»«< . • VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discussion/Approval to expend a total amount not to exceed $3,500.00 for the UNLV vs. UNR football game student roadtrip to be held on Saturday, October 28, 1995 in Reno, Nevada ($3,000.00 to vendor UNLV Athletics Ticket Department for a maximum purchase of 200 publicity football tickets to be distributed to UNLV undergraduate students, $500.00 to be utilized in consumable advertising) to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account for and E&P event (tabled at Senate Meeting 25-26): Motion to Remove from the Table made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. There was no objection to the Motion to Remove from the Table. 5 SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 Motion to Approve made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. In response to a question, DIRECTOR SALIBA explained how the tickets were distributed. SENATOR MOORE explained that that they explained it to him as: you will come in, pay $69.00, get a bus ticket, and then get on the bus where the game ticket will be given out. Move into a vote. Motion passes 15-0-0. B. Discussion/Approval of proposal(s) / contracts to expend an amount not to exceed $5,500.00 to purchase an initial 1, 250 tickets for the Las Vegas Thunder hockey organization for discounted sale to undergraduate students for the International Hockey League game scheduled for Friday, October 06, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account for an E&P event: Motion to Remove from the Table made by SENATOR MCLAIN, seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. There was no objection to the Motion to Remove from the Table. < • Motion to Approve made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR FOX. In response to a question, DIRECTOR SALIBA explained that he initially, came up with the 1250 figure. - " • - - ,t Motion to Amend to strike "1250" and make it "1500" made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATORLAXAGUE. J:;,• / Mr i. . : v\. .„. In response to a question, DIRECTOR SALIBA stated that the Motion to Amend will not, affect the price. Move into a vote. Motion to Amend passes 15-0-0. DIRECTOR SALIBA went into further explanation why the price of the tickets would not be affected. In response to a question, he stated that they will probably set the price at $3.00. Motion to Amend the price to read "$9,000.00" from "$5,500.00" made by SENATOR SCHIFF, seconded to SENATOR MOORE. Move into a vote. Motion to Amend passes 15-0-0. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH stated that the item will now read "Discussion/Approval of proposals / contracts to expend an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 to purchase an initial 1500 tickets from the Las Vegas Thunder hockey organization for discounted sale to undergraduate 6 SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 students for the International Hockey League game scheduled for Friday, October 06, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account for an E&P event. Move into a vote. Main Motion as Amended passes 15-0-0. C. Approval of entertainment/sound system vendor contract(s)/moneys in an amount not to exceed $20,300.00 for the entertainment performance/production expenses related to "Student Government Presents: CARROT TOP THE COMEDIAN" to be held on the evening of Friday, September 28, 1995 at Artemus Hall (item TBA) to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account for an E&P event (tabled at Senate Meeting 25-26). Motion to Move Out of the Order of the Day to VII. Unfinished Business item D made by SENATOR MCLAIN, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. D. Discussion/Approval to expend an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for expenses {campus advertising ($500.00, 3rdplace-$250.00, 4th place-$150.00, 5th place- Si 00.00)} related to the Annual CSUN Scavenger Hunt slated to be held on Friday and Saturday October 13-14, 1995 to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 CSUN 2702 (Gen) account for an E&P event (tabled at Senate Meeting 25-26): Motion to Remove from the Table made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by !'.J> - "SENATOR SCHWARTZ. • L ...s There,was no objection to the Motion to Remove from the Table, u. v : . .-.n...- , Vi . * Motion to Approve made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded: by SENATOR MOORE. . > i > Motion to Amend "$300.00" to "$3,000.00" and "(Gene)" to "(Gen)" made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR LAXAGUE. • - ^.-v^u-:-, ...••-. v. Move into a vote. Motion to Amend passes 15-0-0. Move into a vote. Main Motion as Amended passes 15-0-0. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion/Approval of Mike Castillo as Entertainment & Programming Assistant Director, as Submitted by SENATOR MOORE: Motion to Approve made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. Motion to Allow Mike Castillo to speak no more than 3 minutes made by SENATOR MOORE. SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that this item has to be tabled as per Bylaw 4. SENATOR MOORE stated that he does not consider Mike Castillo as a CSUN official. DIRECTOR SALIBA stated that he hasn't been able to get the board assembled because of time constraints and he would not like to, at this time, wait any further because he would get further behind. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN confirmed that they could still vote on the 5 members. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH motioned to waive/suspend the rules that interfere with the appointment of this director if he was to prescribe any course of action at this time, seconded by SENATOR LAXAGUE. //An unnamed SENATOR apparently raised their hand as the primary for this motion, however, the Senator's name was never cited.// Motion to Amend the item to read "Approval of Mike Castillo to the Entertainment and Programming Board" made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. Motion to Table the item made by SENATOR MCLAIN, seconded by an unnamed SENATOR. Move into a vote. Motion to Amend to appointing Mike Castillo to the Board instead of as assistant director fails 5-6-4. (SENATORS MORROW, MCLAIN, LAXAGUE, t Sf , SCHIFF, CARROL, and FLEISCHMAN opposed, SENATORS,TRUJILLO,. SHELLING, MOORE, and FAX abstained). . H: v ; - PRESIDENT PIDA pointed that there have to be at least 5 members that have to be on the board and 3 of them are here, 3 of whom that must. be Senators. He stated that if the Senate; can appoint 2 Senators to the Board, they can make the decision right after now after, they've been appointed to the board and have Mike Castillo be the assistant director. He explained how this could occur on tonight's agenda. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN agreed with SENATOR MCLAIN about tabling item A and inserting Mike Castillo on item B because item A will come back up next Monday and they will approve it then. She stated that if we table it, it will get rid of any problems with Bylaw 4 or any other rules. Move into a vote. Motion to Amend to suspend the rules that interfere with the item passes 15-0-0. Motion to Table item A as it reads made by SENATOR SCHIFF, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. SENATOR SCHWARTZ asked what will be done with the motion to suspension rules or have it withdrawn by the person who did it. SENATOR SHELLING withdrew her motion. 8 SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 Move into a vote. Motion to Table passes 15-0-0. B. Discussion/Approval of Melissa Zwicker, Erika Bjerke, Rodney Teague, Mike Delgatto, and Monique Madara as Entertainment & Programming board members, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE. Motion to Approve made by SENATOR WILLIAMS, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. Motion to Amend to add "Mike Castillo" made by SENATOR SCHIFF, seconded by SENATOR MORROW. SENATOR MCLAIN suggested adding the three Senators on to the amendment. SENATORS SCHIFF and MORROW concurred. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN motioned to nominate herself, seconded by SENATOR FOX. SENATOR FOX motioned to nominate herself, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. Move into a vote. Motion to Amend passes 13-0-2. (SENATORS FOX and FLEISCHMAN abstained.) . , . • ... .. jr. :„,.-;: . , Move into a vote. Main Motion as Amended passes 15-0-0. < .». C. Discussion/Approval of reducing Vice-President Joe Mills Stipend to $600.00 per month, starting from September 01, 1995, through May 14, 1996, as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN: ;v,„ ^kxv.i i<v\, i SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced a 5 minute recess at 7:25 p.m.. He then called the meeting back to order at 7:35 p.m.. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that as per Bylaw 4 this item is required to be tabled. SENATOR SCHWARTZ pointed out that being a public institution, we are bound by federal laws like the Family and Medical Leave act which states that he can have up to 12 weeks of time for family medical emergency and that no action can be taken against him regarding that, and if he did leave a note on Joyce's desk since we know that John's not in the office. He added that if that got lost, it's no his fault and he can't be penalized for it. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN pointed out that as far as the Family and Medical leave act goes, you do have to have proper notification and that was not done. She added that if there had been a note, there is no recourse to prove that it was there. She stated that she had been asked by several people to withdraw items C and D from this agenda and had been asked to table these SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 items. She stated that she does not put an item on the agenda unless she believes in it and it is not up to her, it is up to the Senate as a whole. She stated that she will not make a motion to table or a motion to withdraw these items. She stated that at the time she put these items on the agenda, VICE PRESIDENT MILLS was still missing. She stated that as a friend of his, she was simply concerned about his whereabouts and asked people, John Pida and Joel Kostman, to call him in New York and to stop by his apartment and see where he was because we did not know. She stated that it would seem to her that VICE PRESIDENT MILL's friends, including herself, would have called him and asked him if he and his mother were okay and if there was anything she could do for him. She stated that the reason she put this on the agenda is that this is business and we had no Vice President for an entire month and did not know his whereabouts. She stated that CHIEF HOLLENBECK, JOEL KOSTMAN, DR. ACKERMAN, and JUDY BELANGER called the New York number. Then, she added that papers get lost on requests for moneys for organizations and number one on the requests says, 'Hand in your request to Tolby Cole.' She stated, "Do not put it on his desk. Do not hand it to the Senate Secretary. Hand it in. If you cannot hand it in, call somebody, call and leave a message. If for some reason you feel that you don't get along with the two people you work with, call Dr. Ackerman, call someone in MSU, call Becky Bernard and let her know because you can trust those people and you know that they'll let everybody know if you are at all questionable." She stated that she doesn't feel that this is a petty argument, and she feels that this is important and this is business. She also stated that she is saddened that VICE PRESIDENT MILLS felt the need to bring a lawyer. \ SENATOR LAXAGUE stated that he thinks this motion is ridiculous. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH pointed out that this item does have to be tabled.: Motion to Table as per Bylaw 4 made by SENATOR SCHWARZ, seconded by SENATOR CAMPBELL. ••• , „. .. , .-K o Move into a vote. Motion to Table as per Bylaw 4 passes 14-1-0.\c (SENATOR^ SCHIFF opposed.) D. Discussion/Approval of reducing Vice-President Joe Mills stipend to $75.00 for the month of August, 1995, as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN: Motion to Approve made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. Motion to Table made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. Move into a vote. Motion to Table passes 14-1-0. (SENATOR SCHIFF opposed.) E. Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 25-05, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN. Motion to Approve made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR MCLAIN. SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 Motion to Table made by SENATOR MCLAIN, seconded by SENATOR MOORE. Move into a vote. Motion to Table passes 15-0-0. F. Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 25-07, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN Motion to Approve made by SENATOR MOORE, seconded by SENATOR LAXAGUE. Motion to Table made by SENATOR MCLAIN, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. Move into a vote. Motion to Table passes 15-0-0. G. Discussion/Approval to expend an amount not to exceed $250.00 for 5000 16 oz. plastic cups with a one color imprint on two sides to be distributed for the Homecoming celebration November 1-6, 1995, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE: Motion to Approve made by SENATOR SCHIFF, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. DIRECTOR SALIBA explained that the Homecoming Committee went outside the university to solicit sponsors to donate money for this event. He stated that they are going to give the cups out free in order to publicize the sponsors. :In response to a question, he stated that the logo will be left up to C SUN to come up with. \ \> „ ,r . Motion to Amend the item to read "amount not to exceed $250.00",as well as "celebration November 1-6" made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. r.,1! t i .../ In response to a question, SENATOR MOORE stated that the proposal he saw had read November 1-4 and explained why he had changed the amount to $350.00. Move into a vote. Motion to Amend passes 12-1-2. (SENATOR MOORE opposed, SENATOR MCLAIN and SENATOR SCHWARZ abstained.) Move into a vote. Motion as Amended passes 15-0-0. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION SENATOR FOX had no comment. SENATOR CAMPBELL had no comment. SENATOR LAXAGUE had no comment. SENATOR SHELLING had no comment. 11 SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 SENATOR SCHIFF stated that he was against the motion to remove to the table regarding Joe because we need to think about the cohesiveness of CSUN, and he thought that it was a good idea for Joe to bring a lawyer to get advice from an outsider. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN emphasized what the lawyer had stated that he hadn't done any research and he really didn't know anything on the issue, and the only thing he stated is that we would ourselves open for a lawsuit, then she stated, "That's sad." She stated that she thinks the Rebel Yell looks really good, and that she may not be here on Friday because of a work conflict but will try to arrange her schedule to be here. SENATOR MCLAIN made an emergency motion to amend the amount of what they approved last week for Boogie Nights to $300.00, seconded by SENATOR FOX. DIRECTOR SALIBA explained the extra cost of taking extra precautions requested by the university officials so that they would approve the event to allow alcohol to be present. Move into a vote. Motion to approve an increase for the Boogies Nights event from last week by $300.00 passes 14-0-1. (SENATOR FLEISCHMAN abstained.) SENATOR CARROL had no comment. .s i, SENATOR WILLIAMS thanked CSUN members for expressing their.concerns regarding his family and apologized for missing the Ways and Means Committee meeting. -He then introduced ERIN NIEMEYER to the Senate. He also, stated that he sympathized with Joe Mills situation. . . SENATOR FENDELL expressed his hope that everyone could work,together responsibly for the new school year. SENATOR TRUJILLO stated that he agreed with SENATOR SCHIFF. SENATOR MORROW stated that she thinks the Directors are doing a great job, especially Brian. She also agreed with Joe that reducing the stipend is going over board. She also hoped that everyone will have a great year. SENATOR ZUREK had no comment. SENATOR SCHWARZ stated that no we can't prove that he put the letter down, but we also can't prove he didn't and that's all that the law requires is that it is in writing, so there is nothing we can do according to a federal law. He added that the Rebel Yell looked really good. VICE PRESIDENT MILLS stated that he looks forward to working with the new Directors in the future and thanked the Senators who understand his position and point of view. He, then, stated that if something comes up in the future, he'll make it a point to contact at least a couple of the senior Senators and asked for a list of the Senators phone numbers. He, then, stated that his mother's situation has stabilized. He stated that he's worked in the real world in business SENATE MINUTES 25-27/ August 28, 1995 and had Thomas Watson at IBM and believes in following Mr. Watson's example of working as a family. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PIDA quoted one of the greatest poets living today, James Brown, "Let's get off on the good foot." and he stated that he thinks that we're doing just that. He stated that it is unfortunate that certain events have occurred and he stated that he does sympathize because he does understand working and having to leave on a family emergency. He stated that we do know the chain of command here and everybody's responsibilities. He stated that he has a responsibility his self and he doesn't believe in lowering Joe's stipend that much. He stated that if one had done such an act in the military, that person would have seen correctional custody for 60 days, forfeiture of pay for one month, and then there would have been some fines paid. He asked everyone to do research as a Senate to make that when they come up here next week to make a decision, they have all the facts laid out. He commended DIRECTOR COLE for doing a superb job on the Organization Board paper. He stated that he will enjoy the Boogie Nights concert this Friday. He stated that he is very proud of the new Directors. SENATOR MOORE stated that the Rebel Yell looked well. He also stated that he was waiting for a few phone numbers before he puts out the list. He also welcomed VICE PRESIDENT MILLS back. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that he won't be available from 4:30 p.m. - 5 :45 p.m. because of his class schedule, but will be available before that. He also stated that he has adopted the project of the CSUN preschool because it was seriously neglected in the previous part of the summer. , ><! • •.•-.,. .r X. ADJOURNMENT , Motion to adjourn the meeting made by SENATOR CARROL, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. ....... Move into a vote. Vote to adjourn passes 15-0-0. ; ! ; SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.. Note: All minutes are subject to summation. These minutes were completed by the 27th Senate Session on August 4, 1997. Tricia L. Nix SENATE PRESIDENT SENATE SECRETARY 13