Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 13, 1977

SENATE MEETING #23 December 13, 1977 I. Call to Order The twenty-third meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order at 4:10 p.m. in Lounge 203 of the Student Union Building. II. Roll Call Members in attendance: Absent excused: Absent unexcused: Dawn DuCharme Lise Wyman Bob Biale DeAnn Turpen John Dunkin Ingrid Hegedus Scott Hoover Lorraine Alderman Gretchen Smith Dave Bergen Jerry Gatch Bruce Bayne Chuck White Cindy Riser Bill Botos Peggy Burnham Greg McKinley Rob Nielsen Susana Reyes Gene Russo Andre1 Bell Joe Matvay Leon Leavitt Don Soderberg Richard Simms John Ensign III. Approval of Minutes The names of Bruce Bayne, Dave Bergen and Jerry Gatch were accidentally left off the roll call for Senate Meeting No. 22. All three were in attendance. Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes after the above correction was called to the attention of the Senate. Motion passes. IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Student Regent for Board of Regents Scott Lorenze reported that USUNS had voted to endorse a student regent for the Board of Regents and would like the Senate to approve the concept of a student on the Board of Regents. He reported he had spoken to several people regarding this endorsement one of which was Lt. Governor Bob Rose. There was an open discussion from the senators as to how this should be formulated and Scott said he just wanted the Senate to go on record that they support a student being on the Board of Regents. John Dunkin motioned that the Senate would be in favor of this concept. It was seconded and passed unanimously. B. Senate Meeting dates for January Ken entertained a motion that there be no Senate meeting the week of December 18th due to student examinations and only two Senate meetings Senate Meeting #23 December 13, 1977 Page 2 during the month of January. All Senators would receive written notification of the meetings dates. Rob Nielsen made a motion to suspend the meeting next Tuesday and have only two meetings in January with official notices being sent to the Senators of the meetings dates. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. V. Open Discussion Chuck White reported that the Judicial Board had signed a complaint regarding the Presidential nominations and that no more Presidential nominations will go into effect until they have been ratified by the Senate. Also, the nominees will have no voice in any of the senate meetings until that time but may sit in on the meetings. There was a discussion regarding the benches in the Dugout and who was responsible for their repair. Scott said it was his opinion they should be repaired by the dorms since the students living in the dorms were the ones using them. He did not feel that CSUN should pay for them. There being no more topics for open discussion, the Chairman said they would go to the next subject on the Agenda. VI. A. Activities 1. $1,100.00 Spring Booklet (vote) Gene Russo made a motion that the $1,100.00 cost for the Spring Booklet be approved. Seconded by Jerry Gatch. Motion passed unanimously. B. Radio Station 1. Tim McRoberts gave an exceptional report on the progress that has been made in getting the radio station in operation. a. Barring any unforseen things happening, the F.C.C. application should be in by Christmas. b. The Engineer's report has been turned in and the station will be the second largest in Las Vegas with 31,000 watts. c. They are now in the process of taking an ascertainment study which should be completed by next week. d. The architects are working on a cost estimate of the building and equipment estimates are also being submitted by three companies. e. He is now in the process of working on an operating cost which will include personnel. Senate Meeting #23 December 13, 1977 Page 3 Tim announced that the F.C.C. is holding examinations the 25th of January. The applications for those wishing to participate in the exams must be filed before the end of December. He has appli-cations in his office should anyone want one. C. Organizations Committee - Matching Funds 1. ATO Bash - $400.00 Ken entertained a motion for approval which was seconded and passed unanimously. Motion made, seconded and passed unanimously. 2. UNLV Finance Association - $500.00 Trip to San Francisco for a Mini-Term tour of Financial Centers on January 16, 1978. After a short discussion, there was a call for the question. Motion was made to grant matching funds in the amount of $500.00, seconded and passed unanimously. 3. Student Council for Exceptional Children - $95.00 This is for a Christmas party for the children to help pay for a Santa Claus, Christmas tree, etc. They have a bill for $285.00 and have no revenue since the party is free. Bob Biale made a motion for approval of $95.00 from matching funds which was seconded and passed unanimously. VII. Old Business A. Desert Cleanup Scott announced that Cohen & Kelley will supply food and Nevada Beverage will supply beer for anyone participating in this worthwhile event. No money will be paid out of CSUN funds as the Regent's Special Project fund will pay a given amount to each group participating. John Dunkin showed a map which indicated the areas to be cleaned up which was divided into eight sections. They want eight organizations to help and each organization should receive approximately $125.00 for their help. Jerry Gatch wanted to know what liability protection would be supplied in case of a snake bite or injury and Scott replied that UNLV has good insurance coverage but he will check it out. Senate Meeting #23 December 13, 1977 Page 4 B. Athletic Committee (Correction from Agenda which indicated By-Law Committee) Susana Reyes (asked to have her name removed) Richard Simms Jerry Gatch Dave Bergen Don Soderberg Cindy Kiser (chairperson) Chuck White Greg McKinley Ken entertained the motion that all of the above be voted upon with one vote. Motion made, seconded and passed unanimously. VIII. New Business A. Presidential Nominations (submitted) 1. Appropriation Committee a. Rich Lorber Ken entertained the motion that this will be voted upon at the next meeting. Motion made, seconded and passed unanimously. A motion was made to adjourn, seconded and passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Florida Edwards CSUN Secretary AGENDA FOR SENATE MEETING If23 Tuesday, December 13, 1977 - 4:00 p.m. Student Union, Room #203 Call to order Roll call Approval of Minutes #22 Executive Board announcements A. Student Regent for Board of Regents. B. Senate meeting dates for January. Open discussion Committee Reports A. Activities 1. $1,100.00 Spring Booklet (vote) B. Radio Station 1. Tim McRoberts C. Organizations Committee - Matching Funds 1. ATO Bash - $400.00 2. UNLV Finance Association - $500.00 3. Student Council for Exceptional Children - $95.00 Old Business A. Desert Cleanup. B. Presidential Nominations (vote) 1. By-law Committee. a. Susan Reyes b. Richard Simms c. Jerry Gatch d. Dave Bergen e. Don Soderberg f. Cindy Kiser (chairperson) g. Chuck White h. Greg McKinley Page Two Agenda for Senate Meeting if23 VIII. New Business A. Presidential nominations (submitted) 1. Appropriation Committee a. Rich Lorber