Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 3, 1986

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 16-16 MSU Oasis Room April 3,1986 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes IV. Announcement s V. Executive Board Nominations 1. Sam Lieberman to Financial Aid Committee VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports VII. Old Business A. Nominations for vacant Academic Advisement Senate Seat. 1. Ray Parker 2. Stephanie Harman 3. Tom Grosse B. Appointment of Academic Advisement Senate Seat. C. Nominations for vacant Science, Math and Engineering Senate Seat. 1. Todd Gottschalk 2. Jim Dukes D. Appointment of Science, Math and Engineering Seat. VIII, New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. B. Approval of funding $400 to the Hotel Association for Annual Hotel Roast. C. Approval of funding $400 Pi Sigma Alpha for a guest lecturer. D. Introduction of 14 credit fee waiver for Elections Board Chairman. E. Introduction of $375 one time payment to the Elections Board Chairman. F. Transfer of $6000.00 BUDGET AUTHORITY, to the Operating Line of the Yellin' Rebel (6-2-457-4120-905-3000) from the Out of State Travel line of the Yellin' Rebel (6-2-457-4120-905-200), of $1000., and the Wages and Salary Line of the Yellin Rebel, (6-2-457-4120-905-1500) of $5000. G. Transfer of $3,771.31 of cash and BUDGET AUTHORITY from 6-2-457-4120- 903-3000 to 6-2-457-4120-906-3000. The revenue line will be from the Student fees line, 9601. H. Introduction of contract for Ken Jordan to be interim General Manager of KUNV. I. Introduction of Ken Jordan as Interim General Manager, retroactively from January 86 through May 86. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Agenda 16-16 Page 2 J. Creation of the Print Media Review Committee. K. Nominations to the Print Media Review Committee. L. Approval of increasing Intramurals Director's Stipend from: 1) $200 to $225 retroactive to March 2) $200 to $250 retroactive to March. M. Approval of increasing Assistant E&P Director's stipend from $75 to $125. N. Approval of $350 Owen Vandenberg, Dean of the College of Education in South Africa to discuss Apartheid in Education in S. Africa. 0. Discussion/Action CSUN Awards Banquet. P. Introduction of Eric Emerson to Chief Justice of the Judicial Council. IX. Open Discussion X. Adj ournment JS/sjd CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS SUPPLEMENT TO AGENDA 16-16 April 3, 1986 New Business Q. Introduction of Dismissal Charges against Mike Muir, Entertainment and Programming Director R. Approval of funding Health Fair 1986 for $800.00. S. Approval of contract with the "Dirt Dobbers", of the Garden Club for $600.00 for working the General Elections, on April 2, and 3. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 16-16 April 3, 1986 MSU Oasis Room 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Senate President Varona at 4:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Present Senator Adams Senator Miller Senator Anton Senator Chadwell Senator Dela Rosa Senator Dukes (Newly appointed) Senator Larsen Senator Leroy Senator Lieberman Senator Loxton Senator Menke Senator Muir Senator Novak Senator Parker (Newly appointed) Senator Popadak (Newly seated) Senator Sarnelli Senator Spicer Senator Susman Senator Swanson Senator Zayas There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of minutes The minutes were declared approved. Lynne Popadak was given the Oath of Office and then seated. IV. Announcements Eric Emerson, the acting Chief Justice of the Judicial Council reported on their decision concerning the interpretation of the 50% ruling and whether or not the Senate President candidates were qualified to run. The board interpretated the 50% as 50% of those votes cast in the Presidential race, thereby declaring Kirk Hendrick, President. The board reviewed both Senate President candidates and found that both were not qualified to run, as they did not possess the correct number of credits. Kelley Kusik, representative from the Tomiyasu Judo Club introduced their organization. Senate President Varona read a letter from Tom Gross, candidate for AA Senate Seat. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Meeting 16-16 April 3, 1986 page 2 VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports Lori Susman reported for the Survey Committee and would like some input as to what type of questions or interests the Senate has. Lanny Leroy, reported for NSA and announced the party and informed those who are working. Bruce Menke, reported for Elections Board and everything is moving smoothly this time. Ken Jordan, reported on KUNV he announced that orientation will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. and that the station was off the air for approximately 12 hours, as they blew a tube. Robert Cherhoniak, feported for the Curriculm committee. Cherhoniak pointed out several changes and that himself and Jeff Chadwell will be working on a letter of concern. Carmen Zayas, reporting for the Yellin' Rebel commended the Advertising Staff as the ads have increased tremendously. VII. Old Business A. Nominations for vacant Academic Advisement Senate Seat. 1. Ray Parker 2. Stephanie Harman 3. Tom Gross 4. John Brown was also nominated. B. Appointment of Academic Advisement Senate Seat. Senator Zayas moved to hold an election, allowing each candidate to speak no more than 3 minutes and to have a run off between the top two vote getters. Senator Spicer seconded. The motion carried with 18 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstaining. Senator Larsen arrived at the meeting. Ray Parker addressed the Senate. Stephanie Harman addressed the Senate. John Brown addressed the Senate. Ray Parker (9) Stephanie Harman (5) Senator Adams Senator Leroy Senator Anton Senator Miller Senator Delia Rosa Senator Popadak Senator Larsen Senator Susman Senator Loxton Senator Zayas Senator Muir Senator Novak Senator Sarnelli Senator Swanson Abstaintions (1) Senator Chadwell Tom Gross (1) John Brown (2) Senator Lieberman Senator Menke Senator Spicer A run off election was held between Ray Parker and Stephanie Harman. Senate Meeting 16-16 April 3, 1986 page 3 Ray Parker (1 0) Senator Adiams Senator Anton Senator Delia Rosa Senator Larsen Senator Loxton Senator Muir Senator Novak Senator Sarnelli Senator Spicer Senator Swanson Stephanie Harman (6) Senator Leroy Senator Lieberman Senator Miller Senator Popadak Senator Susman Senator Zayas Abstaining (2) Senator Chadwell Senator Menke •Ray Parker was given the Oath of Office and then seated. C. Nominations for vacant Science, Math and Egnineering Senate Seat. 1. Todd Gottschalk 2. Jim Dukes There were no further nominations. D. Appointment of Science, Math and Engineering Seat. Senator Lieberman moved to hold an election with each candidate speaking for no more than 2 minutes each. Senator Leroy seconded. Jim Dukes addressed the Senate. Jim Dukes (10) Todd Gottschalk (5) Senaotr Anton Senator Larsen Senator Delia Rosa Senator Loxton Senator Leroy Senator Novak Senator Lieberman Senator Spicer Senator Menke Senator Swanson Senator Miller Senator Muir Abstaintions (4) Senator Sarnelli Senator Adams Senator Susman Senator Chadwell Senator Zayas Senator Popadak Senator Parker Jim Dukes was given the Oath of Office and then seated. Senate President Varona asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspending with the order of the day and move into item W- There were no objections. N. Approval of $350 to Owen Vandenberg, Dean of the College of Education in South Africa to discuss Apartheid in Education in S. Africa. Dr. Thompson addressed the Senate. Senate Pres. Varona moved to approve. Senator Sarnelli seconded. Varona specified account 900. There were no objections. The motion passed with 20 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. -j-1. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. Senate Pres. Varona moved to approve. Senator Zayas seconded. The motion was withdrawn. Senate Meeting 16-16 April 3, 1986 page 4 B. Approval of funding $400 to the Hotel Association for Annual Hotel Roast. Senator Lieberman moved to approve. Senator Muir seconded. Tony Valenti addressed the board. The motion passed unanimously. C. Approval of funding $400 to Pi Sigma Alpha for a guest lecturer. Senator Novak moved to approve. Senator Muir seconded. David Hutton addressed the board. The motion was withdrawn. D. Introduction of 14 credit fee waiver for Elections Board Chairman. This item was introduced. E. Introduction of one time payment of $375 to the Elections Board Chairman. This was also introduced. F. Transfer of $6000.00 BUDGET AUTHORITY, to the Operating Line of the Yellin' Rebel (6-2-457-4120-905-3000) from the Out of State Travel Line of the Yellin' Rebel (6-2-457-4120-905-200), $1000., and the Wages and Salary Line of the Yellin Rebel (6-2-457-4120-905-1500) of $5000. Senate Pres. Varona moved to approve. Senator Miller seconded. Nancy Clark, CSUN Business Mgr. addressed the board and explained the reason for the transfer. The motion passed with 18 in favor, 1 opposed (Zayas) and 1 abstaining (Larsen). G. Transfer of $3,771.31 of cash and BUDGET AUTHORITY from 6-2-457-4120-903-3000 to 6-2-457-4120-906-3000. The revenue line will be from the Student fees line 9601. Senator Spicer moved to approve. Senate Pres. Varona seconded. Discussion took place. Sen. Pres. Varona called for the question. Senator Zayas seconded. The motion was sustained with 19 in favor, 1 opposed (Adams) and 0 abstaining. The motion to approve the transfer passed with 16 in favor, 4 opposed (Adams, Sarnelli, Novak, Muir) and 0 abstaining. Senator Chadwell asked the Senate if there were any objections to moving into Item R. There were no objections. R. Approval of funding Health Fair 1986 for $800. Senate Pres. Varona moved to approve. Senator Swanson seconded. Judieth Cornelius addressed the board. The dates for health fair are set for April 24, 25. The motion passed with 20 in favor,0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. H. Introduction of contract for Ken Jordan to be interim General Manger of KUNV. I. Introduction of Ken Jordan as Interim General Manager, retroactively from January 86 through May 86. Items H and I were introduced. Senator Spicer requested to move into item L. There were no objections. Senate Meeting 16-16 April 3, 1986 page 5 L. Approval of increasing Intramurals Directors stipend from: 1) $200 to $225 retroactive to March 2) $200 to $250 retroactive to March Senator Spicer moved to approve #1. Senator Zayas seconded. The motion fails with 13 in favor, 7 opposed (Delia Rosa, Anton, Novak, Adams, Loxton, Muir, Sarnelli) and 0 abstaining. Senator Larsen moved to approve #2. Senator Novak seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, and 6 opposed (Spicer, Leroy, Miller, Zayas, Susman, Lieberman) and 0 abstaining. Senator Spicer requested to move into items M, P. There were no objections. M. Approval of increasing Assistant E&P Director's Stipend from $75 to $125. Senator Spicer moved to approve. Senator Novak seconded. The motion failed with 12 in favor, 4 opposed (Leroy, Susman, Lieberman, Menke) and 4 abstaining (Zayas, Popadak, Miller, Dukes). Senator Chadwell passed the gavel back to Senate President Varona. P. Introduction of Eric Emerson to Chief Justice of the Judicial Council. This item was introduced. T. Creation of the Print Media Review Committee. Senator Novak moved to approve. Senator Menke seconded. Senator Zayas objected to the consideration of the motion. Senator Susman seconded. The objection was not sustained with 4 in favor (Miller, Zayas, Susman, Lieberman) and 10 opposed and 1 abstaining (Delia Rosa). Discussion took place. The maker of the motion withdrew the motion. Vice Pres. Muir moved to limit debate. Senator Muir seconded. Senate President Varona refused to accept the motion. Vice Pres. Muir appealed the decision of the chair. Senator Muir seconded. The appeal was sustained with 11 in favor, 7 opposed (Spicer, Miller, Susman, Popadak, Lieberman, Menke, Chadwell) and 2 abstaining (Parker, Dukes). Limit was set on debate for 2 minutes. Senator Menke withdrew his second. Senator Chadwell then seconded. Senator Larsen moved to adjourn the meeting. Senator Zayas seconded. The motion passed with 11 in favor, 9 opposed (Menke, Leroy, Spicer, Popadak, Lieberman, Delia Rosa, Anton, Chadwell, Adams) and 0 abstaining. X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Senate President Senate Secretary sjd CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Dissenting Opinion Judicial Council Case // IV. Are the Senate President candidates qualified to run? The vote of whether or not candidates Sarnelli and Zayas were qualifed to run failed with a vote of 4 opposed and 1 in favor. There was never any real question of whether or not candidate Chadwell was qualified. In my opinion, candidates Sarnelli and Zayas were both questionable in the area of requirements needed to run for CSUN Executive office under section "3SL CL_- of the CSUN Constitution. However, it was my feeling that both candidates filed for office in good faith, and ran for office for 2 months under the justified assumption that they were indeed candidates. Understandably, a candidate should be able to read the CSUN Constitution, prior to filing, to determine his or her ability to seek office. Though, both Sarnelli's and Zayas' cases were different, each honestly believed that they possessed the credentials to run. Candidate Sarnelli and candidate Zayas were believed 100% in their verbal reasons for qualification. Due to the failure of CSUN Bureaucracy, however, neither candidate could get a verified & binding answer up until the day before the General Election. It is my opinion, that because there was not a timely decision one way or the other regarding the Senate Presidential candidates qualifications, and because of the fact that both candidates, due to outside factors, couldn't determine their own eligibility, therefore, both should be allowed to continue. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477