Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 31, 1978

AGENDA Senate Meeting //26 January 31, 1978 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes //25 IV. Ex-Board Announcements. A. Introduction Senate Legal Counsel B. Desert Clean-up C. Business Manager D. Liquor License E. Voting Booth Discussion V. Open Discussion IV. Committee Reports. AB.. AUncitoinv itBioeasr d Board VII. Old Business A. Presidential Nominations (Vote) 1. Union Board a) Dave Bergan 2. Appropreations Committee a) Rich Lober 3. University Senate (one seat) a) Chuck White b) John Dunkin 4. Grievance Committee a) Mike Verchek VIII. New Business A. Senate Nominations 1. Neal Slocum - Parlimentarian IX. Adjournment SENATE MEETING #26 January 31, 1978 Call to Order The twenty-sixth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order by Chairman Ken Holt at 4:15 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Student Union Building. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance absent excused: absent unexcused: Dawn DuCharme Bob Biale John Dunkin Ingrid Hegadis Scott Hoover Chuck White Cindy Kiser Richard Simms Bill Botos Peggy Burnham Lorraine Alderman Leon Levitt Greg McKinley Gretchen Smith Dave Bergen Jerry Gatch Bruce Bayne Rob Nielsen Susana Reyes Don Soderberg Andre' Bell Joe Matvay Lise Wyman DeAnn Turpen Gene Russo John Ensign III. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the 25th Senate meeting held on January 24, 1978 were approved, seconded and passed — with two (2) against and no abstentions. IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Introduction Senate Legal Counsel Ken reported that Due to illness, Neil Slocum was unable to attend this meeting. The reasons for wanting Mr. Slocum as a Senate Legal Counsel will be discussed at the next meeting. B. Desert Cleanup John Dunkin reported that eight (8) areas had been sectioned off with two (2) groups assigned for each area. A meeting will be held this Saturday, February 4, to pass out materials, buttons, etc., to each group. Scott Lorenz reported that the Board of Regents will meet on Friday, February 10th, and he will know then if they will contribute financial support. If they do, it will be in the amount of approximately $2,000. Scott also reported that they may have to pay a teamster to drive a dump truck and another teamster to run another truck. They have two (2) 22 foot trucks and loader. He then reported that he had sent letters to the owners of the surrounding land to hopefully receive $100.00 from each of them. Senate Meeting //26 January 31, 1978 Page 2 C. Business Manager Ken Holt announced that CSUN is in the process of hiring a Business Manager and a report will be given at the next meeting. This Business Manager will act as a liaison for the Executive Board. Chuck White inquired if we are going to pay for him out of this budget or the next. John Hunt replied that he had already been included in the budget. The money is already there for the hiring of a Business Manager. D. Liquor License Scott reported that they had a meeting last week with Dr. Baepler and others regarding the liquor license on the campus. Chris Karamanos and he met with Sheriff Lamb and hopefully they will get this straightened out. Regent Karamanos offered to loan CSUN his liquor license as his is what you call a wandering license. Dr. Cassese reported that once they get the arena built with a bar, they can't keep from issuing a liquor license. Scott said that the short term solution is to get the license through Lamb as the long term wait is the arena. E. Voting Booths Marshall Willick reported that blue prints have been approved for the booths and the way the booths are to be constructed, will make voting much easier. V. Open Discussion Cheerleaders — Information regarding the expenditures of the Cheerleaders requested at the last meeting has been distributed to the senators. John Hunt was asked to explain what the Cheerleader announcements are. He replied they were announcements needed at the time they were looking for cheerleaders. Minority Committee — Richard Simms asked Scott to explain about the Minority Committee and its purpose. He replied it was to hear grievances from minorities, women, etc., and to review their grievance and try to help them. There was an open discussion and a suggestion was made to have the Minority organizations meet on campus and let them set up this committee; the question was asked if this was to be a recognized committee and Scott replied it would be up to the Senate; it was suggested the Senate go out and ask individual minorities about their views on the subject — and another suggestion was made to include this in the student survey. It was pointed out that the recognized minority groups on campus now are La Raza, LDSS, Black Student Union — and Scott said this is not just to be for the recognized organizations — but for any student on campus who feels he is being discriminated against. Chuck White reported that there was already a grievance committee on campus and he would like to get some feedback from them. Ken announced the Senate would come back with a proposal on it. Senate Meeting //26 January 31, 1978 Page 3 CSUN Membership A discussion was held on the fee that should be charged special students or graduate students to be a CSUN member. It was pointed out that admin-istration will not allow anyone taking under 6 credits to become a CSUN member. Anyone taking over 6 credits is allowed to join for $2.40 per credit. It was pointed out that any graduate student taking seven credits or more can join CSUN — but an undergraduate student taking seven or more credits is not allowed to join. Scott recommended having Jeff Halverson attend a Senate meeting and explain this fee in more detail. Ken suggested they talk to Halverson first to see if he has anything to offer. Host Fund Chuck White asked Scott for a monthly expenditure from the Host Fund be submitted before the Senate. There was a discussion on who was hosted from the Host Fund and Scott explained that since there was a limit of $1,500 put on it, it was decided to use it for VIP's. There is not enough to take out the Committee members and said this is why they want to take a survey of the students. Senatorial Absences The question arose regarding three absences of a Senator and his being dismissed from the Senate. Ken explained that.according to the Parliamentary Procedure, a Senator can be kept on if the Senate feels the chair should not dismiss him/her. He further explained he doesn't like to have to dismiss any Senator. He then announced that — as of this meeting, John Ensign will be dismissed — but as of this time, he has not sent him a letter. Bruce Bayne asked Ken what happens if a Senator comes in after roll call. Ken answered that they are counted as unexcused absence. The question was then asked as to the difference between an excused and an unexcused absence. Ken answered by saying that work is not an excused absence. If you have car trouble or something like that and you call in and report this, it will be an excused absence. IV. Committee Reports A. Activities Board Steve Francis reported he would like to submit a contract for Kreskin. He reported the Activities book would be out Thursday. B. Union Board Gene Russo being absent, no report was given. Senate Meeting //26 January 31, 1978 Page 4 VII: Old Business A. Presidential Nominations (Vote) 1. Dave Bergen - Union Board Motion for approval made seconded and passed unaniously. 2. Rick Lober - Appropriations Committee After discussion of his qualifications, motion made, seconded and passed with three (3) abstentions. 3. University Senate Chuck White John Dunkin Motion to vote on approval for the above two, seconded and passed. A motion was made for a secret ballot, seconded and passed. VOTING RESULTS Chuck White 11 in favor Due to a tie vote, the chair called for seconded and passed. Senate vacated at John Dunkin 11 in favor with one (1) abstention a 10 minute recess. Motion made, 5;20 p.m. for recess. The meeting was called back to order at 5:35 p.m. The question arose regarding DeAnn Turpen coming in late, as to whether or not she was allowed to vote. Ken explained she was absent from the quorum, but could not have her vote taken away. Ken then explained that he could not vote because there is a conflict of interest. Casts his vote as an abstention, and will put the vote again on the agenda for the next meeting. 4. Grievance Committee Mike Verchek — Motion made for approval, seconded and after a discussion and verification of his qualifications, the motion was made, seconded to accept him and passed with three (3) abstentions. VIII. New Business A. Senate Nominations Ken asked to suspend this from the Agenda at this time. It will be put on the Agenda next week as a Vice-President nomination. Bill Botos made a motion to adjourn, seconded and passed. Adjournment at _>.40 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Florida EDWARDS, CSUN Secretary