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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 29, 1985

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    CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Agenda Senate Meeting 15-36 August 29, 1985 BEH 542 4:00 pm I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of minutes 15-33, 34, 35 IV. Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations A. Gerome Beachamp, Asst Beverage Manager (Pending) B. Janu Tornell to Admissions Committee VI. Board, Committee and Directors Reports VII. Old Business A. Nominations to Academic Advisement Seat (2 open) 1. Connie Scordato B. Appointment of Academic Advisement Seat C. Nominations to Health Sciences Seat. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Approval of an amount not to exceed $35,000 for Oktoberfest concert prod. C. Approval of KUNV Format change D. Approval of Student run proposal of KUNV Radio Station E. Approval of an amount not to exceed $895.00 for the Raw Art Co. Production. F. Approval of $ 20.00 stipend for the months of September, October, November and December for the Elections Board Chairman. G. Approval of $800.00 for student health services. H. Approval of $700.00 for stage lights for MPEC Party - Novak UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Agenda 15-36 - 2 - I. Approval for ail amount not to exceed $800.00 for Bands for afternoon/evening of Sept 6 J. Approval of Ad Hoc Committee on tours. K. Introduction of 12 credit fee waiver for new director of Ad Hoc Committee for Tours (Jay Lezcano). L. Approval of Transfers: 1. Permission to transfer Budget Authority of $1700.00 from the 3000 Operating Line to the 1600 Staff Benefits Line (6-2-457-4120-900). 2. Permission to transfer Budget Authority of the 7901 Contingency Line horizontally from the 6-2-457-4120-901 to 6-2-457-4120-906 for the S.J. Hall Quarterly Loan Payment, (for 2 semesters). 3. Permission to transfer Budget Authority of $1200.00 from the 3000 Operating Line to the 1100 Professional Salary Line (6-2-457-4120-912). IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment GL/SJD CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES RADIO BOARD AUGUST 29, 1985 I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 2:30pm by Debra Cone Vice Chairman II. Roll Call Present Absent Guests Debra Cone Vice Chairman Andy INichols (excused) Robert McConnel Sean Kelleher Lori Susman Sam Lieberman Kelly Kuzik Paul Nyman Ken Jordan Janu Tornell (Late) Julie Halfin (Late) III. Announcements None IV. Report of Committes/Directors None V. Old Business Julie Halfin, made the motion to recommend the revision to the new format change, Sam seconded, motion approved with 5 in favor, 0 opposing, 0 abstaining. Kelly Kuzik, recommended the Chief Engineer receive a 12 credit fee waiver, Julie seconded, motion passed with 3 in favor, 0 opposing and 2 abstaining, (Lieberman, Tornell) VI. New Business UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 None VII. Open discussion Next radio board meeting is Sept 13, 1:30 pm in the Oasis room. VIII. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 3:17 pm. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Recommended format chane« Urban Sunrise be deleted. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 15-36 August 29, 1985 BEH 542 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II The meeting was called to order by acting Senate President Hendrick at 4:05 p.m. Roll Call Present Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Senator Chadwell Cherhoniak Davis Harrington Hendrick Kowalczyk Larson (late) Lieberman Spicer (late) Susman Swanson Tornell Wong (late) Absent Senator Nichols (excused) Senator Penczek (unexcused) Senator Sattler (excused) Senator Speaks (4th Unexcused) There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of Minutes 15-33,34,35 Senator Kowalczyk requested that her unexcused absence in Meeting 15-34 be overturned to excused as she had contacted Senate Pres. Varona. Senator Harrington moved to override the unexcused absence. Senator Swanson seconded. The motion passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senator Larson also requested his unexcused to be overturned. It was unclear who was contacted. It was decided to wait until the return of Senate President Varona. The minutes of 15-33,34,and 35 were then declared approved. IV. Announcements CSUN President Kelleher discussed Faculty Senate Committees and asked for more participation from the Senate. He will also be dropping off some of the committees, but will proxy for those who cannot attend. Kelleher also announced that he will be attending the Board of Regents meeting in Elko, which will be discussing the Refund Policy. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Minutes 15-36 August 29, 1985 -2- Nancy Clark, CSUN Business Manager addressed the Senate. Clark went over the budget and individual accounts. As enrollement is down, our incoming fees will in turn, be much lower than projected. Clark stressed to the Senate to be very careful with their funding/ spending, as the money is not available. Nancy Clark also asked the Senate to pass an emergency transfer. Acting Senate President Hendrick asked that the emergency item be added to the agenda under New Business item M. Approval of a cash transfer of $4,000.00 to be taken from the 907 account line 9601 to account 905 account line 9601. There were no objections from the Senate. Senator Lieberman asked to suspend with the rules and move into New Business items L and M. There were no objections from the Senate. L. Approval of transfers: 1. Permission to transfer Budget Authority of $1700.00 from the 3000 Operating Line to the 1600 Staff Benefits Line (6-2- 457-4120-900). _ 2. Permission to transfer Budget Authority of the 7 901 Contingency Line horizontally from the 6-2-457-4120-901 to 6-2-457-412 0- 906 for the S.J. Hall Quarterly Loan Payment, (for 2 semesters) 3. Permission to transfer Budget Authority of $1200.00 from the 3000 Operating Line to the 1100 Professional Salary Line (6-2-457-4120-912). M. Approval of emergency cash transfer of $4,000.00 to be taken from the 907 account line 9601 to account 905 account line 9601. Senator Harrington moved to approve items L and M as a whole. Senator Lieberman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. V. Executive Board Nomiantions A. Gerome Beauchamp to Assistant Beverage Manager (pending GPA) B. Janu Tornell to Admissions Committee. VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports There were no reports. VII. Old Business A. Nominations to Academic Advisement Seat (2 open) 1. Connie Scordato There were no further nominations. B. Appointment of Academic Advisement Senate Seat. No action was taken. Seriate Minutes 15-36 August 29, 1985 -3- C. Nominations to Health Sciences Seat. There were no nominations. VIII.. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Senator Lieberman moved to approve the nominations. Senator Spicer seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. Approval of an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for the Oktoberfest concert production. No action was taken. C. Approval of KUNV Format Change. Senator Harrington moved to approve the amended format change [see attached Radio Board Minutes]. Senator Lieberman seconded. Ken Jordan, KUNV Program Director addressed the Senate. Jordan stated that a compromise was made and that the DJ's for Urban Sunrise have not shown up for work or otherwise. Senator Susman asked if a poll or something was being done to find out what the students would like to listen to. Several Senators possed questions to Jordan. Acting Senate President Hendrick passed the gavel to Senator Lieberman at 4:30 p.m. Senator Hendrick then addressed the question. Hendrick stated that first of all KUNV should be a learning laboratory for the students, and then benefit the students on campus. The motion passed with 12 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Larson) . D. Approval of Student Run Proposal of KUNV Radio Station. Senator Lieberman moved that the proposal be sent back to the Radio Board, the Executive Board and also our legal counsel Shelley Berkley as the proposal has several legal loopholes. Senator Tornell seconded. The motion passed unanimously. E. Approval of an amount not to exceed $895.00 for the Raw Art Co. Production. Senator Lieberman moved to discuss. Senator Harrington.seconded. John Albrecht, Producer of All and One Co. addressed the Senate and answered questions. Senator Davis pointed out that the Art Department on this campus is neglected. CSUN President Kelleher agreed but stated that the department rarely comes to CSUN to request funding. Senator Lieberman amended his main motion to approve $500.00 The second concurred. Seriate Minutes 15-36 August 29, 1985 -4- Acting Sen.Pres. Hendrick passed the gavel to Senator Lieberman at 4:40 p.m. Senator Hendrick, spoke in favor of funding the production and requested that the amount be $600.00. The maker of the motion amended his motion to $600.00. The second concurred. The motion to approve $600.00 to the Raw Art Co. Production passed with 12 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Wong). Senator Lieberman passed the gavel back at 4:44 p.m. F. Approval of $20.00 Stipend for the months of September, October, November and December for the Elections Board Chairman. Senator Harrington moved to approve. CSUN President Kelleher seconded. Senator Harrington discussed the excellent work that Robert Ashley does and that he is well deserving of this stipend. Several Senators viewed the Same. The motion failed with 9 in favor, 4 opposed (Swanson, Cherhoniak, Kowalczyk, Davis) and 0 abstaining. G. Approval of $800.00 for Student Health Services. No action was taken. H. Approval of $700.00 for stage lights for MPEC Party - Novak. Senator Lieberman moved to approve. CSUN President Kelleher seconded. John Novak, E&P Director announced that the band is coming in for free and that CSUN is providing security and lights as stated in the contract on September 7, 1985. The motion passed unanimously. I. Approval of an amount not to exceed $800.00 for Bands for afternoon/evening of September 6, 1985. John Novak addressed the Senate and explained that he had not achieved quorum, and the Senate had not achieved quorum to make a final decision on events. There will be a KOMP Live Broadcast, Novak requested $300.00 for a band. Senator Lieberman moved to approve $300.00. Senator Harrington seconded. Acting Sen. Pres. Hendrick passed the gavel to Senator Lieberman. Hendrick was opposed to the band. The gavel was passed back. The motion failed with 6 in favor, 6 opposed (Swanson,Hendrick, Spicer,Kowalczyk, Davis, Wong) and 1 abstaining (Lieberman). J. Approval of Ad Hoc Committee on Tours. Senator Lieberman moved to approve. Senator Larson seconded. Senator Lieberman spoke opposed. Several Senators were also opposed. The motion failed with 0 in favor, 13 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Seriate Minutes 15-36 August 29, 1985 -5- K. Introduction of 12 credit fee waiver for new director of Ad Hoc Committee for Tours (Jay Lezcano). This item is out of order. IX. Open Discussion President Maxson addressed the Senate and expressed that he was excited about the upcoming year and that students will be well represented with this Senate. Dr. Maxson stated that enrollement is 3% above last year. Dr. Maxson also expressed a wish to attend all of the Senate Meetings when possible. Acting Senate President Hendrick extended an open invitation to President Maxson. Senator Cherhoniak introduced a new bill to purchase Word Star 2000± and Lotus 1 2 3, with the monies coming from OPI. Senator Chadwell asked Senators why they decided to vote down the stipend for the Elections Board Chairman as he does an outstanding job. Several Senators did not understand, but did not ask questions either. Senator Harrington requested an agenda item be placed on next weeks agenda of Approval of a stipend of $40. for the months of October and November for the Elections Board Chairman. Discussion took place on the possibility of an auction to raise money to send students to Wisconsin and continue our War Efforts. Senator Kowalczyk announced that she will be resigning her SME Seat following the meeting. Acting Sen. Pres. Hendrick moved to award Therese with a Done Good Award. The Senate concurred. Senator Cherhoniak served notice of reconsideration of item F under New Business. Senator Susman discussed the auction and asked the Senate for their input. President Maxson was glad to see our efforts to make UNLV more agreeable for students. Dr. Maxson also announced that this years Freshmen class has the highest GPAs that UNLV has ever seen. Dr. Maxson wished the Senate to keep up the good work. X. Adjournment Acting Senate President Hendrick adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Susan Dute, Senate Secretary