Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 18, 1985

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 15-21 April 18, 1985 MSU Lounge 201 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes 15-20 IV. Announcement s V. Executive Board Nominations VI. Board, Committee, Director Reports VII. Old Business ^Business not to be considered before 4:20 p.m. A. Approval of funding for Financial Management in an amount not to exceed $1300.00 for Lecture Series. [from the table]. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Approavl of contract between Rob Hatchcock and KUNV, Dance on April 19, 1985 C. Nominations for Vacant Education College Seat 1. Michelle Wong. D. Appointment of Senator Education College Seat E. Approval of Organizations 1. Black Awareness Socity 2. UNLV Rugby Club 3. Students of Chemical Sciences 4. Psych Club - Alpha Wayes F. Amendment to Publications Board Operating Polciy G. Nominations for Health Sciences Seat H. Approval of contract between Hain Zoo and KUNV, Ken Jordon. I. Directive to Beverage Mgr. to apply for use of Liquor License for CSUN/SAE Co-sponsored event. J. Approval of creation of Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee to investigate charges against Senator Holm. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Agenda 15-21 K. Nominations for Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee Members and Chairman. 1. Senator DiBenedetto 2. Senator Harrington 3. Senator Smith 4. Senator Davis 5. Senator Acker L. Nominations for UNLV Administrator for Impeachment Committee. 1. Jim Kitchen 2. John Luhan 3. Fred Tredup 4. Dr. Sullivan _ M. Appointment of members and chair to impeachment Committee. A. Approval of Election Fee Refunds IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment sjd 2 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 15-21 April 18, 1985 MSU Fireside Km. 4:00 p.m. Senator Holm addressed the Senate before the meeting was called to Order. He discussed the charges presented against him. Bill Haldeman addressed the issue., I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:20 p.m. II. Roll Call Absent Acker Senator DiBenedetto (excused) Adams Chadwell Champagne Clay Davis Harrington Hendrick Holm Kelleher Kim Kowalczyk Larson Maestas Nichols Smith Varona (unexcused absence) There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of Minutes The minutes were approved with no corrections. IV. Announcements Senate President Haldeman read a letter of resignation from Paul Acker. Senator Acker addressed the Senate and then left the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Sen. Pres. Haldeman announced that he recieved a letter from Dr. Standish and Dean Daniels confirming the transfer of KUNV's station manager, Neyeswah Abiku. His transfer is final on April 22, 1985. He also announced that Senators' DiBenedetto, Harrington, Acker would like their names withdrawn from consideration on items K and L. Vice President Fischer congradulated the New Executive Board Officers. Present Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senatro Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Minutes 15-21 -2- Senate President Protem Varona announced and displayed the thank you letter/poster from the Preschool for the donation of the stove. Senate Pres. Haldeman read the resignation letter from Kai Fischer from Appropriations Board Chairman. V. Executive Board Nominations None VI. Board, Committee, and Director Reports Senator Hendrick, NSA Director discussed the trip to Carson City and Reno . Senator Harrington attended the conference also. Senator Hendrick stated that they also attended the ASUN Senate Meeting. Senator Chadwell, Elections Board member announced that the Elections were certified and the election fines were determined. Jodie Herman and Blaise Fossum were removed from the committee due to an excess of unexcused absences. VII. Old Business A. Approval of funding for Financial Management in an amount not to exceed $1300.00 for Lecture Series |from the table] Senator Clay moved to take the item from the table. Senator Harrrington seconded. Vice President Fischer objected to the consideration of the question. Senator Nichols seconded. The objection was not sustained with 1 in favor (Nichols) and 15 opposed. The motion to take the item from the table passed with 15 in favor, 1 opposed (Nichols) and 0 abstaining. Vice President Fischer and Senator Nichols were opposed due to the fact that there are no funds. Steve Wendt addressed the Senate as the representative to Financial Management Association, this was the third time this item was presented before the Senate, he stated that $300.00 would be acceptable. Senator Varona asked that Financial Management come before the Senate again in July, when we receive an allotment, for the rest of the money. [from the table] Senator Harrington moved to approve $1300.00. Senator Clay seconded. Senator Harrington moved to amend the motion to approve $300.00. Senator Hendrick seconded. ($217.00 from 902 account) and (the balance from 904 account). The motion to amend passed with 15 in favor, 1 opposed (Adams) and 0 abstaining. The motion to approve the main motion passed with 15 in favor, 1 opposed (Adams) and 0 abstaining. IVIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations There were no nominations. Senate Meeting 15-21 B. Approval of contract between Rob Hatchcock and KUNV, Dance on April 19, 1985. Senator Smith moved to approve. Senator Clay seconded. Bill Henry the Code Director addressed the Senate. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Larson). C. Nominations for Vacant Education College Seat 1. Michelle Wong. Senator Nichols moved to close nominations. Senator Maestas seconded. The motion failed with 11 in favor, 4 opposed (Smith, Holm, Kowalczyk, Harrington) and 1 abstaining (Larson). D. Appointment of Senator Education College Seat Senator Nichols moved to seat Michelle Wong for Education Seat. Senator Maestas seconded. Senator Holm objected to the consideration of the question. Senator Smith seconded. The objection was not sustained with 4 in favor (Holm, Smith Kowalczyk, Kim) 12 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Michelle Wong addressed the Senate. The meeting was recessed by the call of the chair at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 5:03. Note: Senators' Adams, Kim, and Davis were not present. The motion passed to seat Michelle Wong with 9 in favor, 1 opposed (Smith) and 3 abstaining (Holm, Hendrick, Larson). Senator Clay also a Judicial Council member, administered the Oath of Office to Michelle Wong. Michelle Wong was then seated. E. Approval of Organizations 1. Black awareness Society 2. UNLV Rugby Club 3. Students of Chemical Sciences 4. Psych Club - Alpha Waves Vice President Fischer moved to approve 1 - 4 as a whole. Senator Clay seconded. Psych Club representative addressed the Senate. (R.J. Graig) The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. F. Amendment to Publications Board Operating Policy No action was taken. G. Nominations for Health Sciences Seat There were no nominations. H. Approval of contract between Hair Zoo and KUNV, Ken Jordon. Senate President Haldeman discussed the possible legal problems. Senator Harrington moved to discuss the item. Senator Smith seconded. Discussion took place. Ken Jordon addressed the Senate. -Senators Kim and Adams arrived at the meeting at 5:20 p.m. -3- Senate Meeting 15-21 I. Directive to Beverage Mgr. to apply for use of Liquor License for CSUN/SAE Co-sponsored event. This item was withdrawn, as it has already been taken care of. J. Approval of creation of Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee to investigate charges against Senator Holm. Senator Harrington moved to approve. Senator Nichols seconded. Senator Holm objected to the consideration of the question. Senator Champagne seconded. The objection was not sustained with 4 in favor (Champagne, Holm, Kowalczyk, Davis) and 11 opposed, and 3 abstaining. Senator Kowalczyk requested that she be excused from the vote for items J, K, L and M. The motion to create an Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee passed with 12 in favor, 3 opposed (Champagne, Holm, Davis) and 1 abstaining (Varona). K. Nominations for Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee Members and Chair. 1. Senator DiBenedetto (withdrawn) 2. Senator Harrington (withdrawn) 3. Senator Smith 4. Senator Acker (withdrawn) 5. Senator Davis There were no further nominations. L. Nominations for UNLV Administrator for Impeachment Committee. 1. Jim Kitchen (declined) 2. John Luhan 3. Fred Tredup (declined) 4. Dr. Sullivan (declined) There were no further nominations. M. Appointment of members and chair to Impeachment Committee. Senator Clay moved to appoint Senator Smith as Chair, Senator Davis-member and John Luhan as the administrator. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 3 abstaining (Holm, Smith, Varona). N. Approval of Election Fee Refunds Senator Chadwell moved to approve with the correction of Sean Kelleher to $45.00 not $25.00. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 13 in favor, 2 opposed (Holm, Davis) and 2 abstaining (Varona, Champagne). Senator Clay moved to send a directive to the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee to meet within 2 weeks and report back to the Senate with their decision. Senator Maestas seconded. *Sen- KowalcZyk is excused from the vote. Senator Holm moved to amend the motion to 1 week. Senator Varona seconded. Vice President Fischer objected to the consideration of the question. There were a multitude of seconds. The objection was not sustained with 12 in favor, 4 opposed (Champagne, Larson, Holm, Varona) and 0 abstaining. -3- Senate Meeting 15-21 -3- Senator Holm addressed the Senate and explained why he wanted 1 week. Senate President Haldeman and Vice President Fischer were opposed to the 1 week, as they did not feel this was adequate time. The motion to amend to 1 week failed with 3 in favor (Varona, Holm, Champagne) and 13 opposed, and 0 abstaining. The motion to send a directive to the Ad Hoc Impeachment Committee passed with 14 in favor, 1 opposed (Champagne) and 1 abstaining (Varona). Senator Clay nominated Sam Lieberman for the open Business and Economics Seat. Robert Cherhonik was nominated for Business & Economics. August Corrales nominated for Business & Economics Ron Zayas nominated for Business & Economics. IX. Open Discussion Senator Harrington tries to give 100% or more to the committees he's involved in. Senator Maestas left the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Senator Clay discussed the credibility of CSUN and being a 5year member commends the Executive Board and congradulated the new (Executive Board. She also announced the International Dinner Day on Saturday. Senator Varona stated that his first meeting, he walked out of and this being his last. Senator Varona then left the meeting at 5:47p.m. Senate President Haldeman set it as an unexcused absence. Vice President Fischer explained that he was offended by persons who wish to have all the credit and that we are here for the students. Senator Chadwell discussed the fines and explained that all the fines were harsh. Senator Davis would like to see a more professional Senate. Senator Hendrick discussed the apathy at Reno, during the ASUN elections. Senator Holm stated he would like to see more involvement and that he will be more involved in the future. James Ohriner addressed the Senate and discussed the ballot questions and that he has been in contact with the Governor's aid concerning the nuclear waste sight. He also stated that in his history the election turnout has been better than previous years. X. Adj ournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Senate President Protem Susan Dute, Senate Secretary CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS IMPEACHMENT CHARGES Senator Tony Holm In accordance with Article X in the CSUN Constitution these charges are presented to the CSUN Senate calling for the impeachment and removal from office of Arts and Letters Senator, Tony Holm, herein referred to as DEFENDANT. 1. Attempting to violate the civil rights of the staff of the Yellin' Rebel in CSUN membership by interupting the dis-tribution of Yellin' Rebel newspaper, and; 2. Defendant's violating Senate's Oath of Office by advocating the abolition of CSUN Constitution, and; 3. Misrepresenting actions of the Senate to CSUN members and general public, and; 4. Threatening physical violence against person of a CSUN staff member, and; 5. Threatening to negatively influence the reputation and career plans of a CSUN officer, and; 6. Misusing defendants office within CSUN to conduct a personal vendetta against Yellin' Rebel staff, and; 7. Tresspassing in office of Yellin' Rebel layout room, during production of the newspaper. DEFENDANT is ordered respond to such charges in person or in writing during the hearing of the charges before the Senate takes action. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 THE YELLIN' REBEL UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154 • (702) 739-3478 4 ' 8 ' 85 To The Executive Board: Gentleman this letter is to inform you of a problem that we here a t Ygllin.' Rebel are facing. It is the policy of our newspaper that no one is allowed in our production room when the paper is be-ing laid out. The reason for this is obvnc us, since the prob] eir.s that can occur when persons find a story unflattering, are not wcrth the limited benefit posed by correcting a possible error. We faced this problem lest semester when a person at KUtTV was threatened with violence after some read our story. An attempt at. censcrship w:as then made. The policy was then inacted after that incident. The problem now involves Senator Anthony Holm. Mr. Holm was in-volved in an incident last week when he entered our production room without asking permission and against our policy. Mr. Holm found a few errors in the story and I agreed to change the errors but informed him that he was never to enter our production room again. Mr. Holm, insured me at that time the incident would not be repeated. The incident was repeated this week. Mr. Holm entered our pro-duction room when our receptionist stepped out of the room fcr a mo-ment. Mr. Holm read the sheets containing the stories and called my managing editor asking to charge a few "misconceptions. Mr. Holm, read the sheets in a room with the lights out, so there is no doubt in my mind that he was aware that his actions were wrong and that he should not be there. I have informed Mr. Holm that he is not to enter the offices of The Yellin' Rebel agian, since I cannot now trust him to follow our rules. I'have also informed U n i v e r s i t y Police of the problem and they will intercede in the next occassion. This is a very serious matter, and I trust the Executive Board will try and find a reasonable solution. Respectively, Ron Zayas Yellin' Rebel Editor cc:Executive Board Dean Daniels CSUN Senate