Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 29, 1975

SENATE MEETING #29 TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1975 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll call III. Approval of Minutes IV. Committee Reports A. S.L.A.C. Report B. Elections Board V. Old Business A. Senate Seat Elections VI. New Business A. Presidential Nominations B. Student Exchange Program C. Approve "Oath of Office" D. Magazine Editor Report E. , Senate Seat Nominations F. Submit Contracts G. Approve Screened Organizations H. Biology Club Matching Funds Request PROPOSAL OF LOBBYING GUIDELINES FROM S.L.A.C. COMMITTEE FOR CSUN APPROVAL. These guidelines are designed to assure to the students of CSUN that persons who wish to lobby for or against any specific legislation, in using CSUN funds, will be presenting that voice of the students in an intelligent manner. The guidelines will then insure the proper use of those said funds Committee Members of S.L.A.C. David J. Elkins Richard Barozzi Rex Bushman Michael S. Navarro= Advisor I. Requi rement s A. Must have knowledge or have background in the area for which he or she is lobbying for or against. B. Has in possession Legislative Bills or the proposals for the Bills. C. Must have prepared and rehearsed and in written form testimony, copies of which to be presented to the respective committees. II. Lobby Subject (Materials) A. The CSUN Senate must approve all resolutions and testimony which is to be presented to the Legislative Committees. B. Senate approval will then be added to the written testimony taken to Carson City. A record of the voting will also be included in those resolutions. III. The lobbist will report to the first S.L.A.C. meeting following his or her lobbist action in Carson City. A written report to be submitted to the S.L.A.C. Committee summarizing the event. The receipts for food, lodging and transportation will be included if there is to be reimbursement by CSUN IV. Owing to governmental procedures in the Nevada State Legislature conflicts of time often occur, inasmuch as these guidelines seek CSUN senate approval prior to CSUN funded lobbying activities. If an emergency situation (i.e. lack of proper notice) does occur, Section II, A & B of the S.L.A.C. Guidelines may be waived with the approval of the President or Vice-President of CSUN. Alfred/A. Kingham/ Chairman of S.L.A.C. SENATE MEETING #29 TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1975 I. Meeting was called to order by Joe Karaffa at 5:10 P.M. II. Roll call was taken III. Minutes Motion by Curtis Haggard to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve as is. Seconded by A1 Kingham Motion carries IV. Committee Reports A « S . L . A . C . A1 Kingham, Chairman of S.L.A.C. moves to approve S.L.A.C. Guidelines as they are submitted. Seconded by Ron Arnoldsen Motion passes A1 Kingham submits his resignation as S.L.A.C. Chairman B. Election Board Joe Karaffa reads from the minutes of the Election Board meeting of April 18, 1975. Motion by Curtis Haggard to approve minutes of the Election Board. Seconded by Rafael Lara Motion carries unanimously V. Old Business A. Senate Seat Elections Senate Seat Elections for Junior Class Senator between Mr. Brad Peterson and Gerone Free to be voted upon by the Senate Motion by Rafael Lara to vote for candidates in question by secret ballot. Seconded by David Elkins Motion carries Motion by Rafael Lara to have candidates say a few remarks regarding their qualifications. Seconded by Ray Carrillo Motion carries Discussion The Senate votes on the candidates. Tabulation of ballot vote: Brad Peterson - 8 votes Gerome Free - 12 votes Motion by Ray Carrillo to have Mr. Peterson's name withdrawn from the election, stating that his voting in the election was unethical. Seconded by Rafael Lara Chair holds this motion out of order Motion by David Elkins to move the Biology Club Matching Funds Request up on the aaenda. Seconded by A1 Kingham Motion carries VI. New Business H. Biology Club Matching Funds Request Discussion on the Biology Club's Matching Funds request for $500.00. Seconded by Val Buhecker Motion carries Motion by Rafael Lara to move back to Old Business Seconded by Rosyalynn Ramey Motion carries V. Old Business B. Cologne Chamber Orchestra and Pat Horton Contracts Motion by Rafael Lara to remove from the table two contracts submitted dealing with the Cologne Chamber Orchestra and Pat Horton, Lecturer. Seconded by Rosalynn Ramey Discussion Motion passes Motion by Rafael Lara to approve the Cologne Chamber -2- Orchestra at a contract cost of $2500.00, date of contract to be April 30, 1976. Discussion Val Buhecker makes the following point of information Are we not contracting for a budget that has not been made out as yet? The presiding officer passes the gravel Discussion Presiding officer requests return of his gravel Motion to move to an informal discussion by Rosalynn Ramey. Seconded by Rafael Lara Motion passes Discussion Presiding officer passes his gravel to Mr. Lara, strongly recommending that the main motion to the floor is passed. Discussion Motion by Rafael Lara to end informal discussion. Seconded by A1 Kingham Motion carries Call for the question by Scott Marcus Seconded by Ron Arnoldsen Main motion carries Motion by Rafael Lara to approve the Pat Horton Lecture, contracted at $750.00, plus expenses, date of appearance to be May 6, 1975. Seconded by Rosalynn Ramey Motion carries Discussion Motion to call for the question by Brad Peterson. Seconded by Rafael Lara Motion carries Main motion passes -3- Motion to recess for five minutes by Ray Carrillo Seconded by Brad Peterson Motion passes (A1 Kingham was excused) Meeting called back to order at 6:10 P.M. Motion by Ray Carrillo to adopt Organization and Candidates By-Law as propsed at the Senate Meeting of March 20, 1975, Meeting No. 26. Seconded by John Carrillo Dis cussion Two-thirds votes required to pass this by-law Motion fails, 16 yes, 2 no, 2 abstentions. Motion to move the Magazine Editor Report up on the agenda by Rosalynn Ramey. Seconded by Brad Peterson Motion passes VI. New Business D. Magazine Editor Report Discussion on magazine budget Point of information by Rosalynn Ramey with reference to CSUN expenditures over $1,000.00. Presiding officer reads from the by-laws to clarify point of information. Motion by Rafael Lara to transfer $400.00 from YELL account to the Magazine account. Seconded by Val Buhecker Dis cussion Discussion to make reference to the selling of the magazine by Shirley Lindsey is ruled out of order by the Presiding Officer, Joe Karaffa. Challenge to the chair is made by Curtis Haggard. Challenge to chair dies. Motion by Rafael Lara to call for the question. Seconded by David Elkins Motion carries Main motion carries, 13 yes, 6 no, 1 abstention -4- Motion by Shirley Lindsey that when the magazine is printed, it be made available at a price of $.25 a copy to students and $.75 per issue to the general pub lie. Seconded by Val Buhecker Discussion Motion to amend by Graeme Cavey that the revenue received from the sale of the subject magazine be disbursed as follows: The first $400.00 be put back into the YELL account and the balance go into the magazine account for next year. Seconded by Ray Carrillo Discuss ion Motion by Brad Peterson to move to informal dis-cussion . Seconded by Rosalynn Ramey Motion carries Discussion (Rick Gutierrez is excused) Presiding Officer, Joe Karaffa, passes the gravel to state that he is strongly opposed to the $.25 charge to students; they should not be charged at all. The Chair requests return of his gravel. Motion by Rafael Lara to close informal discussion Seconded by Curtis Haggard Motion carries Rafael Lara calls for the question to limit debate. Seconded by David Elkins Two-thirds vote required for main motion before the floor to pass Main motion before the floor carries, 15 yes, 3 no, 1 abstention Amendment to main motion before the floor carries, 10 yes, 4 no, 5 abstentions Motion by Rafael Lara to amend main motion as follows: that sale of said magazine be made available to students for $.25 per issue and to the general public for $1.00 per issue. Seconded by Alan Gubler -5- Roll call vote Motion fails, 6 yes, 9 no, 3 abstentions Motion by Val Buhecker that any funds up to $1800.00 and above the $1575.00 needed for printing the magazine be taken out of the general expense accoun t. Seconded by Rafael Lara Discussion The Chair passes the gravel Point of information by the Presiding Officer, Joe Karaffa: "The cost of the magazine has now gone up from $975.00 to $2100.00 for two semester, if this motion is approved. The Chair requests return of his gravel Motion passes, 18 yes, 2 no, 2 abstentions V. NEW BUSINESS A. Presidential Nominations The Chair waives the floor to Val Buhecker at which time he makes the following nomination: Nominated and appointed: James Griffin, Senior Justice B. Student Exchange Program Val Buhecker requests that the Senate, at this time, consider whether or not we would like to sponsor The Student Exchange Program and to advise Dr. Gentile of our decision. Mr. Buhecker also suggested that further research be undertaken to determine the costs involved. Motion by Rafael Lara that the President Elect further research the program and make a presentation at the next Senate meeting. Seconded by Sean McVey The Chair moves that a motion is not required Second is dropped C. Oath of Office Val Buhecker reads the "Oath of Office" for approval -7- by the Senate. It reads as follows: "I, , accept and comprehend the duties and responsibilities of the office of Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada. I will uphold and defend the principles and statues of the CSUN Constitution and defend the interests of CSUN members from this date forward, for the lawful term of office." Motion by Val Buhecker to approve the "Oath of Office" for the President, Vice-President, and the Treasurer, to be administered by the Chief Justice. Seconded by Alan Gubler Discussion Presiding Officer passes the gravel in order to make a motion to table the oath until certain unclear parts are clarified. Seconded by Sean McVey Motion fails, 2 yes, 5 no Val Buhecker withdraws his motion Alan Gubler withdraws his second Motion by Val Buhecker to approve the "Oath of Office" temporarily for this Annual Awards Banquet until a better one is drafted by the Senate. Seconded by Alan Gubler Discussion The Chair passes the gravel and requests a roll call vote . Motion passes D. Senate Seat Nominations A1 Kingham nominates Scott Lorezn as Chairman of S t L • A • C • Graeme Cavey nominates Keith Rebert for Hotel College Senator Point of information by Rosalynn Ramey that a Senator still in office cannot nominate for his own seat Dis cus s ion Ron Arnoldsen nominates: Pam Moore and Paul Serra -8- for Math and Science Senators. Alan Gubler nominates Doug Cooper as Freshman Class Senator and submits his resignation for this position. David Elkins nominates Chris Ausberger for Allied Health Senator. Rafael Lara makes a resolution of thanks and appreciation for all Senators who resigned at this meeting. Seconded by Alan Gubler H. Installation of Traffic Lights Resolution supporting the installation of traffic lights at the intersections of Harmon and Paradise Road and Maryland Parkway and University Road. Motion by Ray Carrillo to pass the above resolution Seconded by William Rickwartz Motion passes I. Matching Funds Request for Las Razas Motion by Ray Carrillo for matching funds of $60.00 for a fiesta on Sunday, May 4, 1975 at Sunset Park. Seconded by John Carrillo Motion passes J. The Organizations and Candidates By-Laws Ray Carrillo resubmits the Organizations and Candidates By-Laws. K. Request for Matching Funds for C.O.R.E Motion by Sean McVey for matching funds for C.O.R.E. in the amount of $125.00, the money to be used for gas, food, beverages during a clean-up program at Red Rock. Seconded by John Carrillo Dis cus si on Motion by Ray Carrillo to call for the question Seconded by Shirley Lindsey Motion passes Main motion passes L. Matching Funds Request for Alpha Xi Omega Motion by Rafael Lara for matching funds for Alpha Xi Omega in the amount of $73.21. Seconded by Ray Carrillo -9- Motion passes Motion to adjourn meeting by Brad Peterson Seconded by Rafael Lara Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, -10- CSUN Secretary