Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 20, 1978

AGENDA SENATE MEETING it 6 June 20, 1978 Moyer Student Union Building Room 203 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes it5 IV. Executive Board Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations A. Yell Editor VI. Committee Reports VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seat (Vote) Science and Math 1. Gordon McCrumb 2. Dave Craddock 3. Rick Lorber B. Information Sheet Necessity for Nomination (Resolution) C. Committee Nominations 1. Constitution Revisions 2. By-Laws 3. Radio Station D. Activities Board Members (Vote) E. Intramurals Director 1. Bill Hornbuckle F. Senate Stipends VIII. New Business A. Host Fund Ceiling (Vote) B. Referral to By-Laws Committee 1. travel Policy 2. Minimum Workload 3. All previous By-Laws C. Vacant Senate Seats (Nominations) 1. Hotel Administration (2) 2. Other Vacant Seats D. Submission of Radio Trainee Program Contract 1. Dan Lovil IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment AGENDA SENATE MEETING #6 June 20, 1978 Moyer Student Union Building Room 203 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #5 IV. Executive Board Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations 1. Yell Editor VI. Committee Reports 1. Activities Baord 2. Union Board VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seat (Vote) Science & Math .1. Bonnie Craddock 2. Jay Johnson 3. Gordon McCrumb 4. Dave Craddock 5. Rick Lorber B. Information Sheet Necessity for Nomination C. Committee Nominations 1. Constitution Revisions 2. By-Laws 3. Radio Station D. Senate Stipends VIII. New Business 1. Activities Board Operating Policy (Submission) 2. Host Fund Ceiling (Vote) 3. Referral to By-Laws Committee a. Travel Policy b. Minimum Workload c. All previous By-Laws 4. Vacant Senate Seats (Nominations) 1. Motel Administration (2) 2. Other vacant seats IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment MINUTES SENATE MEETING #6 June 20, 1978 Moyer Student Union Bldg. Room 203 Call to Order The sixth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order by the Speaker at 4:00 p.m. in Lounge 203 of the Moyer Student Union Bldg. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Phillip Jackson Peggy Racel Lise Wyman Kirk Voelcker Joyce Bridges Bill Botos Peggy Burnham Susana Reyes Jeanne Harkenrider Ron Deems Rick Gutierrez Bruce Bayne Joe Matvay Dave Bergen Scott Gonzales Byron Blasco 6 C- oTf /</e' III. Excused Absence Dawn DuCharm Unexcused Absence Lorraine Alderman Lily Rancher Approval of Minutes Following the two corrections on page 4 (1) correct two or more absences in the absences; "asked" - which were noted by Joe Matvay: first paragraph to "three" or more (2) second paragraph, fifth line from bottom, correct Joe Matvay to Joe Matvay "explained", the minutes were passed with one (1) abstention. Prior to the correction of the minutes, Dave Bergen attempted to Challenge the Chair as to why Rob Nielsen was not allowed to take his seat at the Senate table — but the Speaker informed Senator Bergen this was out-of-order at this time and an explanation would be given later in the meeting. IV. Executive Board Announcements Senate Stipends The Speaker announced that whatever amount is set today, would apply to May. Senate Absences He then announced that no final policy had been set as yet but there will be a final policy by the next meeting. The Senators will be getting a notice in their boxes within a few days that will explain it more fully. Vacation Absences The Speaker then advised the Senators to contact him in advance when they are planning to be on vacation. Speaker Pro Tem Due to Don Soderberg no longer being on the Senate, the Speaker announced this will be on the agenda for the next meeting for nominations. Senate Seat Openings He announced that there are four (4) seats open due to the vacancies left by Rob Nielsen, Mark Winer, Leon Levitt and Don Soderberg. Dave Bergen again Challenged the Chair regarding the removal of Rob Nielsen. The Speaker then answered this challenge by stating that specific information regarding educational records could not be divulged, but Rob Nielsen did not qualify for the Junior chair after he had checked his records. An open discussion followed this announcement regarding the GPA, credits each Senator was carrying, etc., and the Speaker explained that this was the purpose of the waiver each senator signed to give him access to their educational records. Rick Gutierrez called a point-of-order to progress with the agenda and move this to open discussion. Senate Meeting #6 June 20, 1978 Page 2 Tina Kunzer President White announced that Tina Kunzer was unable to attend this meeting but would be at the next meeting for discussion. Ad-Hoc Committee The President announced he would not have a report until the next meeting. Business Manager President White announced that there was just one more applicant for the CSUN Business Manager to be interviewed and read portions of a letter he had written showing the Chain-of-Command that would apply to the Business Manager and the Radio Station Manager. V. Executive Board Announcements A. Yell Editor President White thanked those who had applied for the position of Yell Editor and said he was proud to submit the name of Leon Levitt for the position. He reported this will be on the agenda for a vote at the next meeting. VI. Committee Reports None VII. Old Business A. Vacant Senate Seat (Vote) Science & Math 1. Gordon McCrumb 2. Dave Craddock 3. Rick Lorber Joe Matvay moved to reopen the nominations, seconded, and passed. He submitted the name of Matthew Boulton. The Chair then entertained a motion to close the nominations. Motion made, seconded and passed unanimously. To be voted upon at the next Senate meeting/ B. Information Sheet Necessity for Nomination (Resolution) The Speaker explained that the reason he needs this information is to give him time to verify if the students who apply for the Senate and/or Boards and Committees are eligible to occupy a seat. He reported he would like a nomination from the senate that no nominations be made from the floor until that person being nominated has signed a Senate Information Sheet. Opened for discussion. Joe Matvay reported he thought this resolution was a good idea and Lise Wyman agreed. Kirk Voelcker moved that the Senate adopt the policy that Senate Information Sheets be filled out before nominations are made from the floor, seconded and passed unanimously. C. Committee Nominations 1. Constitution Revisions 2. By-Laws Bill Botos moved to open the nominations but was interrupted by the Speaker when he entertained the motion to tossing out the older Senate Information Forms to allow for a more complete form to be filled out. Motion made, seconded and passed with one against. This motion applied to both the Constitution Revisions and the By-Law Committees. Senate Meeting #6 June 20, 1978 Page 3 3. Radio Station 1. Tommy Walker, Chairman 2. Dan Lovil 3. Al Padderud 4. Connie Bleam Charles "Chuck" White, CSUN President; V-P Activities, Tim Herlosky; V-P Finance & Communication, John Hunt; V-P Union Affairs, and Speaker of the Senate, Marshal Willick. Plus three (3) Senators The Speaker announced that he would like to have this committee voted upon at this meeting, since there was to be a meeting next Monday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m., and a notice must be posted in time to comply with the Open Meeting Law. Susana Reyes moved to approve the committee as submitted, seconded by Bill Botos and passed unanimously. D. Activities Board Members (Vote) It was noted that two nominations had withdrawn: 1. Don Soderberg and 2. Scott Hanlon. The other nominees were as follows: 1. Rich Bussiere 2. Ferenc Szony 3. Rob Nielsen 4. Bill Botos 5. James McKinney 6. Greg McKinley It was moved to have a secret ballot vote, seconded and passed with one (1) against and one (1) abstention. While the votes were being tallied, it was moved, seconded and passed to have a five (5) minute recess. There was one (1) vote against. The committee was accepted as submitted with the exception of Greg McKinley. When the votes were tallied, the Speaker announced that the committee had been accepted as submitted, but upon a recount of the ballots in the office the next day, it was found there was an error. The corrected count showed 8 for and 8 against instead of 7 against and 8 for. This will be submitted at the next meeting for a tie-breaker vote. The names of Lorraine Alderman and Lise Wyman were submitted by President White because of the withdrawal of Soderberg and Hanlon. Alderman and Wyman will be voted upon at the next meeting. E. Intramurals Director 1. Bill Hornbuckle Dave Bergen moved to approve Bill Hornbuckle, seconded. In the absence of a discussion, it moved into a vote and motion passed with two (2) abstentions. F. Senate Stipends Opened for discussion. Dave Bergen moved that the Activity Board Senators receive $50.00 a month and the other Senators the sum of $30.00 monthly, seconded. Opened again for further discussion. Joyce Bridges asked the Chair what happens when the radio station goes on the air, would the Senate be allowed to vote for their stipends at that time. To which the Chair replied in the affirmative. Jeanne Harkenrider expressed her opinion saying she thought the $30.00 was too much money to pay the Senators and Susana Reyes agreed. Kirk Voelcker also expressed his disagreement and said all Senators should receive the same stipend. Don Soderberg attempted to give a report on the difference paid the Executive Board against what the Senators receive, with no free football, basketball, free secretaries, etc., but was ruled out-of-order by the Speaker. Senate Meeting #6 June 20, 1978 Page 4 The discussion continued pro and con and Bill Botos reported that there was only a difference of a $5.00 increase for each stipend, with Rick Guiterrez stating he thought they should all receive the same stipend. Bruce Bayne reported that he felt the Activities Board members deserve more but Kirk Voelcker agreed with Rick Gutierrez. After still more discussion the Chair limited any further discussion to 10 minutes. Peggy Racel moved for a secret ballot vote, seconded. Motion failed with 7 for, 9 against and one abstention. Another motion was made for a roll call vote, seconded and failed with 4 for, 6 against and 5 abstentions. Again opened for discussion. Rob Nielsen was allowed the floor after all Senators had voiced their opinions and he reported that last year when he was a Senator on the Activities Board, his stipend was $40.00 a month. If broken down for the hours he spent on the various activities, his pay amounted to about 10C an hour. Peggy Racel called for the question, it was seconded and moved into a vote which proved a tie with 7 for, 7 against and 2 abstentions. The Chair broke the tie with a "No" vote. Motion again failed. Opened for discussion once again. Bill Botos asked the Chair to let them hear from the person with whom the Board would be working, Tim Herlosky. Vice President Herlosky reported on the various activities that are being planned such as: the biggest movies they have ever had, dances, lectures, etc. He reported that there are times when the members of the Activities Board start preparing for an event or dance at 8:00 a.m., go home a couple of hours, and then come back and remain until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning cleaning up after the event. He further stated they do it because they like to do it and show the proper spirit — and the $20.00 stipend doesn't mean that much to them. The President then asked the Senate to come up with some program that would make everyone happy. Kirk Voelcker moved to set the stipend level for the Senate at $30.00, seconded by Rick Gutierrez. More discussion followed pro and con. Joyce Bridges called for the question, seconded and moved into the vote failing again. Joyce Bridges then moved to set the Activity Board stipends to $45.00 a month and $30.00 a month for the other Senators, seconded. Discussion again. Joe Matvay stated this would only apply to three (3) Senators who would be on the Activities Board, so in view of that, he would go for Joyce's motion. Susana Reyes again voiced disapproval. Peggy Racel called for the question, seconded and passed with one abstention. The motion to approve $30.00 monthly for all Senators not on the Activities Board, and $45.00 monthly to those who were, was voted upon and finally passed with four (4) opposed. VIII. New Business A. Host Fund Ceiling (Vote) President White announced that the Host Fund had been a pet peeve of his last year and one of his campaign promises was to cut this fund. He asked to have it put to a vote to cut it in half which would make it $750.00 instead of $1500.00. Rick Gurierrez moved to cut the Host Fund account to $750.00, seconded. Discussion followed with Joe Matvay and Bill Botos both commending and congratulating President White for cutting this fund. Senator Matvay told the President that if, in the future, the Host Fund got too low, he was sure the Senate would grant more to the Fund. The motion went to a vote and passed unanimously. Senate Meeting #6 June 20, 1978 Page 5 B. Referral to By-Laws Committee 1. Travel Policy 2. Minimum Workload 3. All previous By-Laws The Speaker entertained a motion to refer these items to the By-Laws Committe for consideration. It Wcis moved, seconded and passed unanimously. C. Vacant Senate Seats (Nominations) 1. Hotel Administration (2) It was moved by Dave Bergen and seconded by Peggy Racel to close the nomination to the one seat after a short discussion. Motion passed with one abstention. 2. Other vacant seats. There was a question pertaining to the advertising of the vacant senate seats and the Speaker replied they had all been advertised. Since there seemed to be some doubt as to sufficient advertising, Peggy Racel moved to table these nominations until the next meeting, seconded and passed. D. Submission of Radio Trainee Program Contract 1. Dan Lovil Postponed until the next meeting. IX. Open Discussion BALL FIELD - There was a short discussion regarding the bad condition of the ball field. EXCUSED VACATIONS - Joyce Bridges reported she thought the Senators should be allowed to have excused absences so they can take a vacation. RADIO TRAINEE PROGRAM Bill Botos gave a short report on the radio trainee program and said there is a lot to learn. ROB NIELSEN The subject of Rob Nielsen was again brought up by Dave Bergen and said Rob was never asked to fill out a Senate Information Sheet — to which the Speaker replied that he had re-designed the Senate Information Sheet so the Senate could be fully informed. Joe Matvay stated that the Speaker had only been in office for a few weeks and he felt he was doing a good job, and that the Senate has been more informed than ever before. X. Adjournment Bruce Bayne moved to adjourn, seconded and passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. 1. Danny Campbell nominated. Respectfully submitted by: Florida Edwards CSUN Secretary