Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 09, 1994

University of Nevada, Las Vegas 5t|d| Student Government la* k W FEB 28 9 O T P H ! « MINUTES SENATE MEETING 24-08 FLORA DUNGAN HUMANITIES 109 WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 1994 7:00 p.m. I. SENATE PRESIDENT BUD BENNEMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT ALLISON BLOCK BOIXO CAMPBELL CHELLINO ELLIOTT GORDON HADDOCK JOHANNSON MARTIN MCMILLIN PIDA POBST (LATE) POPICK SCHWARTZ VODRAZKA Roll call count: 16, present, and 3, absent. 13 required for quorum. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approval minutes 24-06, 24-07, and emergency meeting 24-E1 by Senator Gordon, second by Senator Schwartz. Senator Fox requested a correction in senate minutes 24-06 to change orientation leaders scholarships from $250.00 to $200.00 Motion to amend, 14-0-1, Senator Bioxo abstaining. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS Student body President Joel Kostman asked for volunteers that were willing to participate in the softball event, only three were willing, so he canceled the event. Student body Vice President Jay Jay Held spoke briefly on the upcoming Faculty Awards Night. She also gave CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NE V A D A , 4505 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 895-4606 ABSENT RENTERIA (UN-EXCUSED) SALIBA (EXCUSED) CONJi&LU'ATED STUOEN15 G7U0EH f GO'-HK-ENT OrGS. UN1VERS- TV OF NEVADA PAGE TWO Li VtQA Senate Meeting 24-08 Announcements (cont.) Fes 28 3 o? PH out fliers. Senator Boixo further inquired about the events to take place on the Faculty Awards Night. Senate President Bud Benneman announced that previous minutes will be up for approval for the next meeting, 24-01, 24-02, as well as 24-08. He further discussed the possible new Senate Secretary, Starla McFarling, who will be attending the next meeting for approval. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports Advisory Board Chair, Senator Boixo, informed everyone of the condition the Rebel Yell is in. She reported that due to the lack of advertisement, in May they will be at a $45,000 loss. The Rebel Yell is seeking donations from corporations and other institutions. They may also be requesting $3,000 from Student Government. Senator Martin requested a financial schedule from Rebel Yell. He also announced that he would like to have a short meeting with Ways and Means Committee to complete unfinished business. From Senator Martin's last meeting, there has been seven organizations approved. Student Health Liaison, Senator Johannsson stated that she was unable to get in touch with the Director of Student Health. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to approve items A, B, C, as a whole, (approval of Senators Block, Campbell, Johannsson as members of the CSUN Elections Board), by Senator Martin, second by Senator Gordon. Motion carries 13-0-3, Senators Block, Campbell, Johannsson abstaining. D. Motion to approve of Arnoldo Gomez III as a member to the CSUN Elections Board, by Senator Schwartz, second by Senator Block. ( PAGE THREE Senate Meeting 24-08 New Business (cont.) F E B 28 8 o? fH F. H. ( J. Motion to amend by Senator Schwartz, second by- Senator Gordon. Amendment carries 16-0-0. Further approval, 15-0-1, Senator Martin abstaining. Motion to approve Joe Mills as a member to the CSUN Elections Board, by Senator Schwartz, second by Senator Vodrazka. Motion carries 15-0-1, Senator Haddock abstaining Motion to approve Brad Palmer as member a to the CSUN Elections Board by Senator Gordon, second by Senator Schwartz Motion carries 14-0-2, Senator Martin and Senator Elliott abstaining. Motion to approve Ted Greenhalgh as the Director of CSUN Student Government, Student Services, by Senator Schwartz, second by Senator Vodrazka. Motion to postpone items H and I until the last item of new business made by Senator Martin, second by Senator Gordon. Motion carries 14-0-2, Senators Vodrazka and Schwartz abstaining. Motion to approve, $1889.50 (salary) plus $213.75 (insurance) and $243.18 (fringe benefits) for Jennifer Gilroy, KUNV Developmental Director, for February 1994, by Senator Block, second by Senator Schwartz. Motion carries 14-0-2, Senators Boixo and Popick abstaining. Motion to approve, $1526.48 (salary) plus $213.75 (insurance) and $326.97 (fringe benefits) for Gretchen Rexroad, KUNV Classified Staff, for February 1994, by Senator Schwartz, second by Senator Martin. Motion carries 15-0-1, Senator Popick abstaining. UNiVEwSiff 0? NCYADA PAGE FOUR Ui vf.GAs ' Seriate Meeting 24-08 r „„ New Business (cont. ) lEB 10 9 07 FH ' M Senator Pobst arrived. L. Motion to approve David Turner as the Assistant Director of the CSUN Nevada Student Affairs Board made by Senator Schwartz and second by Senator Johannsson. Motion carries 16-0-1, Senator Chellino abstaining. M. Motion to approve items M and N as a whole, (approval of $2500.00 for an outside elections service vendor on March 2, and 3; April 6, and 7), by Senator Vodrazka and second by Senator Gordon. Motion to amend the amount to $3000.00 by Senator Pida, second by Senator Vodrazka. Motion for the amendment carries 15-0-2, Senators Allison and Popick abstaining. Motion to approve items M and N as a whole carries 17-0-0. 0. Motion to approve, $6400.00 to purchase 800 Las Vegas Thunder Hockey tickets for Friday, March 4, 1994 (these tickets will be sold to UNLV students for $4.00), by Senator Block, second by Senator Pobst. Motion to approve items 0 and P as a whole( item O mentioned above, item P-approval of $200.00 to purchase 800 Las Vegas Stars tickets for the 21, 1994 game) by Senator Gordon, second by Senator Schwartz. Motion to amend the amount to $2000.00 by Senator Schwartz, second by Senator Block. Motion to amend the amount carries 17-0-0. Motion to approve items 0 and P carries 17-0-0. Q. Motion to approve a contract with author and speaker Jane Elliott in the amount of $4000.00, CONSO-.^Ar-f STUDENTS STUDENT GfivrftfiMEKT OfCS, UMlVCP.SiTV OF NEVAOA PAGE FIVE LA, : S Senate Meeting 24-08 r _ DJJ , New Business (cont.) FEB LQ 3 07 HI 3l| made by Senator Johannsson and second by Senator Block. Discussion on cost made by Senator Martin. Motion to amend item Q to more than $4000.00 for travel expenses made by Senator Block, second by Senator Campbell. Motion for the amendment carries 16-0-1, Senator Martin abstaining. R. Out of order, did not pass the Executive Board. H. Motion to approve Ted Greenhalgh as the Director of CSUN Student Government Student Services, made by Senator Pobst, second by Senator Vodrazka. I. Motion to approve a monthly stipend of $300.00 retroactive of December 1, 1993, and six credit fee waver by Senator Pobst and second by Senator Fox. Motion to amend the date of pay from December 1, 1993 to December 10, 1993 by Senator Pobst, second ,by Senator Vodrazka. Discussion by Senator Martin and Boixo concerned paying a director retroactive pay. They were Qpposed to back pay. Amendment carries 13-2-2, Senators Boixo and Martin against, and Senators Popick and Chellino abstaining. Main motion as mentioned carries 13-2-2, Senators Boixo and Martin against, and Senators Popick and Chellino abstaining. VII. OPEN DISCUSSION Johannsson was glad to see everyone at the meeting. She missed the Senators who did not attend the last meeting that we did not meet quorum. Fox was glad we made it through the agenda and ( PAGE SIX Senate Meeting 24-08 New Business Fes 23 9 07 PH m had quorum. Campbell had no comments. Block was glad we approved the pay on the agenda and was glad to get quorum. Gordon was sorry he missed the last meetings due to personal problems. He said he will not miss any more meetings and was glad to see a former Sigma Chi little sister at the meeting. Popick stated that he did not appreciate the cracks about the Sigma Chi's being absent for the meeting. He said that they were all individuals and not a group. Boixo announced a community service for Operation Reach Out. She said it was enjoying to hear all the cracks about people not showing up for the meetings. She also said she did not believe in retroactive pay. Martin apologized for missing the Parking and Traffic meeting. He did not like the retroactive pay for Ted Greenhalgh. He also stated his sorrow for Richard Munson. Pobst was sorry for being late. She nominated Allan Kandcer for the vacant Health Science seat. She was glad we got quorum and said it was very important to attend meetings. She noted that if you couldn't attend meetings then you should resign. Vodrazka said he attended the Curriculum Committee meeting and had a list of the proposed classes. He also mentioned that ASCE was having a blood drive on March 7. McMillin had no comments. Elliott had no comments. Haddock had no comments. Chellino had no comments. Allison apologized for missing the last meeting, and anticipated attending the future meetings. PAGE SEVEN Senate Meeting 24-08 Open Discussion (cont.) stodST FEB IS 9 07ffl'3«/ He noted that people could call him at home. Schwartz said senators had to be attend the meetings. He stated that senators were elected to a commitment. He noted that some of the directors needed a kick in the butt, and needed to stick to their office hours. He encouraged senators to come by the office to discuss the agenda items. Joel Kostman said that the comments by the senators were not as harsh as the Nevada Senate. He noted that they bag on each other. Entertainment and Programming meeting is on Friday at 2:00. He welcomed the new members to the elections board. Vice President Jay Jay Held thanked the senate for approving the elections board and announced the meeting for Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Senate President Pro Tempore John Pida said he was trying to plan a senate retreat. He stated if anyone had an idea on a place to contact him. Senate President Bud Benneman stated that quorum was important because people's pay checks (ie. KUNV) are dependent on the senate. He said excused absences did happen for reasons like being sick. The senate however had final say on overriding the third unexcused absence. Motion to adjourn by Senator Vodrazka, second by Pobst. Motion carries 16-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:43. VIII ADJOURNMENT Bud Benneman Senate President Starla McFarling Secretary BB/sm