Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 2, 1985

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 15-23 MSU Lounge 201 May 2, 1985 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes 15-22 IV. Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations VI. Board, Committee, Director Reports VII. Old Business A. Nominations for vacant Senate Seat: (open) Health Sciences (1) 1. Jay Rillycia B. Appointment of Health Sciences Senate Seat. C. Nominations for vacant Business and Economics Seat: (closed) Business & Economics (1) 1. Sam Lieberman 2. Robert Cherhonik 3. August Corrales 4. Ron Zayas 5. John Fazi D. Appointment of Business and Economics Senate Seat. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Approval of Appointment of 1984-85 Officials to serve the Month of May. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate agenda 15-2 3 May 2, 1985 C. Nominations for vacant Senate Seat: (open) Arts & Letters (1) — 1. Robert Cherhonik 2. Bill Haldeman 3. James Ohriner 4 . Janu Torne11 D. Appointment of Arts & Letters Senate Seat. E. Nominations for vacant Senate Seat: (open) Business and Economics (1) 1. Sam Lieberman 2. Robert Cherhonik 3. August Corrales 4. Ron Zayas 5. John Fazi F. Appointment of Business & Economics Senate Seat. G. Nominations for Senate President Pro Tempore 1. Andy Nichols H. Appointment of Senate President Pro Tempore I. Appointment of Vice President Pro Tempore. 1. Sam Lieberman J. Suspend Bylaw 1 to consider Bylaws Revision. Approval of Bylaws Revision. K. Approval of co-sponsorship between Big-O-Fan Club and E&P for Rocky Horror Picture Show. --E&P. L. Approval of contract with a band, in an amount not to exceed $450.00 for E&P. --E&P M. Report of the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee of Senator Holm. N. Discussion/Action on Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee Report. IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 15-23 MSU Lounge 201 May 2, 1985 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by CSUN President Kelleher at 4:02 p.m. Cathy Clay a Judicial Council Member then administered the Oath of Office to Senate President Varona. II Roll Call Present Absent Senator Chadwell Senator Champagne Senator Clay Senator Davis(late) Senator Harrington Senator Hendrick Senator Kim Senator Kowalczyk Senator Larson Senator Maestas Senator Nichols Senator Smith Senator Wong Senator Lieberman (newly seated) Senator Cherhoniak (newly seated) Senator Tornell (newly seated) There being quorum, the meeting continued. Senator Adams (pending) excused Senator DiBenedetto (excused) Senator Holm (excused) III. Approval of Minutes Senate President Varona declared them approved with no corrections. IV. Announcements CSUN President Kelleher announced that a team on the Junior Olympics will be at UNLV on Monday in the courtyard and will be asking questions about the Student Government, so if the Senators could attend it would be appreciated. V. Executive Board Nominations UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 senate Meeting 15-23 May 2, 1985 lihe Board nominated to appoint the 1984-85 Officials to serve the month of May, exculding NSA, Orgnaizations Board and - the Elections Board. VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports James Ohriner as the secretary for the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee reported on their findings, [see attached report] Ohriner, OPI Director announced that the ad has appeared in the Yell and that the Computers have been ordered. Senator Champagne, a representative for the Parking and Traffic Committee reported on the proposals to change the parking lots to increase student parking. Senator Hendrick, representative for the Ways and Means Committee discussed the major budget cuts and that the committee is split on a decision. I. Old Business A. Nominations for vacant Senate seat: (open) Health Sciences (1) 1. Jay Rillycia B. Appointment of Health Sciences Senate Seat. Senator Davis arrived at the meeting at 4:16 p.m. No action was taken on the Health Sciences seat as Jay Rillycia was not present. C. Nominations for vacnt Senate Seat: (closed) Business & Economics (1) 1. Sam Lieberman 2. Robert Cherhoniak 3. August Corrales 4. Ron Zayas 5. John Fazi Senator Clay asked if all the grade verifications sheets were submitted and approved. Senate President Varona stated that he recieved all of them with approval. D. Appointment of Business and Economics Sente Seat. Senator Hendrick moved to have all the applicants speak for 1 minute. Senator Harrington seconded. Senator Clay offered a friendly amendment to hold an election, with the top 2 vote getters to have a run off. The maker of the motion accepted with the second concurring. The motion passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Sam Lieberman addressed the Senate. Robert Cherhoniak " " August Corrales" " Ron Zayas" " John Fazi was not present at the meeting. -2- Senate Minutes 15-23 May 2, 1985 -3- A roll call vote was requested. Sam Lieberman (4) Senator Champagne Senator Hendrick Senator Kim Senator Nichols Robert Cherhoniak (5) Senator Clay- Senator Davis Senator Kowalczyk Senator Smith Senator Wong Ron Zayas (1) Senator Harrington August Corrales (3) John Fazi (0) Senator Chadwell Senator Larson Senator Maestas Sam Lieberman and Robert Cherhoniak were the top two vote getters. A run off election was then held. Sam Lieberman (6) Senator Chadwell Senator Champagne Senator Hendrick Senator Kim Senator Larson Senator Nichols Robert Cherhoniak (7) Senator Clay Senator Davis Senator Harrington Senator Kowalczyk Senator Maestas Senator Smith Senator Wong Robert Cherhoniak recieved the most votes. Cathy Clay (Senator), - a Judicial Council member administered the Oath of Office. Cherhoniak was then seated. Senator Clay moved to suspend with the rules Senate President asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspend with the rules and move directly into New Business item E. There were no objections. E. Nominations for vacant Senate Seat: (open) Business and Economics (1) 1. Sam Lieberman 2. Robert Cherhoniak (already seated;)? 3. August Corrales 4. Ron Zayas 5. John Fazi F. Appointment of Business and Economics Senate Seat. Senator Harrington moved to close nominations. Senator Clay seconded. This was withdrawn. Senator Hendrick moved to hold an election, with the top two holding a run off election. Senator Clay seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, o abstaining. Senate Minutes 15-23 May 2, 1985 -4- Sam Lieberman(6) Senator Champagne Senator Clay- Senator Davis Senator Hendrick Senator Kim Senator Nichols August Corrales (5) Senator Chadwell Senator Larson Senator Smith Senator Wong Senator Cherhoniak Ron Zayas (2) Senator Harrington Senator Kowalczyk John Fazi (1) Senator Maestas Sam Lieberman and August Corrales received the top two (2) votes. A run off election was held between Lieberman and Corrales. Sam Lieberman (8) Senator Champagne Senator Clay Senator Davis Senator Harrington Senator Hendrick Senator Kim Senator Kowalczyk Senator Nichols August Corrales (6) Senator Chadwell Senator Larson Senator Maestas Senator Smith Senator Wong Senator Cherhoniak Sam Lieberman received the most votes. Cathy Clay (Senator), and Judicial Council member administered the ©ath of Office. Sam was then seated. Senator Hendrick moved to suspend with the rules and move directly to item C. Senate President Varona asked the Senate if there were any objec-tions to suspending with the rules and moving directly to New Business Item C. There were no objections. C. Nominations for vacant Senate Seat: (open) Arts &Letters (1) 1. Robert Cherhoniak (already Seated) 2. Bill Haldeman 3. James Ohriner 4. Janu Tornell D. Appointment of Arts & Letters Senate Seat. Senator Hendrick moved to let the nominees speak for 1 minute each and hold and election with the top vote getter winning. Senator Smith seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 1 opposed (Kim) and 0 abstaining. Bill Haldeman addressed the Senate. James Ohriner " " . Janu Tornell " " . -5- Senate Minutes 15-23 May 2, 1985 A roll call vote was requested. Bill Haldeman (2) James 0hriner(2) Janu Tornell (9) Senator Harrington Senator Maestas Senator Champagne Senator Clay Senator Chadwell Senator Davis Senator Kim Senator Kowalczyk Senator Larson Senator Nichols Senator Wong Senator Cherhoniak Senator Lieberman Senator Hendrick abstained from the vote. Senator Smith abstained from the vote. Janu Tornell received the most votes. Cathy Clay (Senator), and Judicial Council member administered the Oath of Office. Tornell was then seated. A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations There were none. B. Approval of Appointment of 1984-85 officials to serve the Month of May excluding NSA, Organizations, and Elections Board. Senator Harrington moved to approve. Senator Champagnea seconded. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. C.- F. have already been taken care of. G. Nominations for Senate President Pro Tempore 1. Andy Nichols H. Appointment of Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Lieberman moved to approve. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed to appoint Andy Nichols as Sen.Pres.Pro Tempore with 14 in favor, 1 opposed (Maestas) and 1 abstaining (Nichols). I. Appointment of Vice President Pro Tempore 1. Sam Lieberman Senator Larson moved to approve. Senator Chadwell seconded. The motion passed with 15 favor, 0 opposed, 1 opposed (Lieberman). VIII. New Business senate Meeting 15-23 May 2, 1985 - 6 - J. Suspend Bylaw 1 to consdier Bylaws Revision. Approval of Bylaws Revision. Senator Hendrick moved Bylaw 1. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Discussion took place on the revisions. James Ohriner addressed the Senate and discussed each revision. Senator Smith moved to approve the revisions as a whole. Senator Chadwell seconded. The motion was withdrawn. Senator Nichols requested to table the item for a week so that the old and new revisions could be studied. No action was taken. K. Approval of co-sponsorship between Big-O-Fan Club and E&P for Rocky Horror Picture Show —E&P. Senator Kowalczyk moved to approve with the corrections. Senator Clay seconded. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. L. Approval of contract with a band, in an amount not to exceed $450.00 for E&P. —E&P. No contract was presented. M. Report of the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee of Senator Holm. Senator Davis addressed the Senate and discussed his opinions. He felt that the charges were viable and that a hearing should be held, [see attached letter] Senator Nichols has been researching impeachment procedures. James Ohriner discussed the proper procedures, whereby a majority vote is needed to hold a hearing, a majority vote on whether or not the defendant is guilty and finally a 2/3 vote on whether or not to impeach. Senator Clay discussed the reasons to impeach someone. Senator Smith spoke in favor of the the revisions. N. Discussion/Action on Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee Report. Senator Harrington moved to hold an impeachment trial at Senate Meeting 15-24. Senator Lieberman seconded. Several Senators questioned the whereabouts of Senator Holm. CSUN President Kelleher is in favor of the impeachment trial and strongly believes that the trial warrants his presence. August Corrales suggested that the Senate send a directive to Senator Holm. Senators Champagne, Maestas, Lieberman, and Clay all believe that the trial warrants Senator Holm to be present. The motion to hold an impeachment trial passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senate Minutes 15-23 May 2, 1985 -7- IX. Open Discussion Senator Chadwell asked about Protocall. Senator Lieberman thanked the Senate and stated that it is nice to win. Senator Clay congradulated the Executive Board and that at next weeks meeting she will present evidence to the charges against Senator Holm. Senator Tornell thanked the Senate. Senator Nichols moved to have the Senate send a directive to Mr. Holm. Senate President Varona asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspend with the rules and move back into new business. There were no objections. VIII. New Business Senator Nichols moved to direct the Senate President to send a directive to Senator Holm, to demand his attendance at Meeting 15-24, on May 9, 1985 or his agent or representative thereof. Senator Maestas seconded. Senator Hendrick offered friendly amendment to have it explained why it is necessary for him to attend. The maker of the motion accepted, the second concurred. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstain-ing . IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Senate President Senate Secretary CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS May 02, 1985 James E. Ohriner CSUN Secretary To: The CSUN Senate Let the record reflect that the Ad Hoc Committee on Impeach-ment did, in fact, meet on April 25, 1985 and May 02, 1985 to address the charges leveled against Arts and Letters Senator Tony Holm and did listen to testimony on such charges. As Acting Chairman at both hearings, I wish to deliver the following statement: The Ad Hoc Committee on Impeachment met on two separate oc-cassions to accept testimony regarding the charges against Sen. Holm. Mr. Holm was given every reasonable effort to respond the charges a-gainst him. Mr. Holm responded to the charges in writing. Those re-sponses were read and discussed at length by the committee. Mr. Holm was not present in person during the first meeting. Mr. Holm was pre-sent during part of the second meeting and was afforded several op-portunities to give further testimony. Additionally, every effort was made to insure the credibility of the hearings and to abide by the rules of the Senate, the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Nevada, and those established within the committee itself. Complete transcripts of the first meeting have been circulated and those of the second meeting will be available on May 06, 1985. The Ad Hoc Committee on Impeachment voted to hold an election be-tween the three possible motions, with the motion receiving the most votes being declared the Majority Opinion, and the other votes cast, if any, being declared Minority or Dissenting Opinions. With two of the three votes cast, the Majority Opinion of the Committee was to: "Recommend to the Senate that Impeachment hearings be held." As understood by the Committee, this should be interpreted that the Committee believes the charges presented, in whole or in part, do represent a significant reason to hold formal Impeachment Hearings. It does not represent that the Defendant is guilty, not guilty, nor inno-cent. It simply means that there does appear to be significanceito the charges presented. An explanation of the Majority Opinion will be delivered by Sena-tors Smith and Davis. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 With one vote cast in its favor, the Dissenting Opinion of the Committee was to: "Recommend to the Senate that charges be dismissed and that Impeachment hearings not be held." As understood by the Committee, this should be interpreted that the Dissenting member believes that the charges presented, in their entirety, have no substantiation whatsoever, that the committee feels that the charges should be dismissed to clear the record, and that no hearings should be held. The end result, therefore, was that a majority of the Committee felt that Impeachment Hearings should be held. I wish to thank you you for your kind attention. Respectfully. /^tKMES E. OHRINER -Acting Chairman, Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MEMORANDUM TO: CSUN Senate FROM: Jeff W. Davis, Senator /"'" DATE: May 2, 1985 RE: Impeachment Hearings It is of my opinion, after sitting through the impeachment meetings and for the past week of interviewing those involved, that Tony holm should be impeached. This opinion is based on the following reasons. First and for most I feel that charges 1,4,7 are the most serious and have the most evidence to substantuate. I talked in length to Mr. Armstrong who seemed to be relatively up front and honest about his role in charges 4 and 7. I also heard the testimony from Mr. Kelleher, Mr. Fischer and others concerning charge 1 and feel that they as well were being honest and that in fact Mr. Holm did oonmit the offenses he is being charged with. After careful consideration and lengthy talkes with Mr. Holm who presented his side very well and convincingly so, I feel that the charges do carry enough evidence to warrant the senates vote. Sincerely, fj/cj, / Jeff W. Davis Senator UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477