Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 7, 1991

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 21-08 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1991 4:00 P.M. MSU 201 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-07 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Mike Young as a member of Entertainment and Programming Board. B. Approval of Robert Jensen as a member of SHAC. C. Approval of Bethany Christiansen as a member of SHAC. D. Approval of Michelle Hula as; a member of SHAC. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Business and Economics Senate Seat. 1. Scott Fisher 2. Brian Cox 3. Michael Volkert 4. Jerry Loyd VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. B. Approval of a contract with Alexis Park for a Valentine Dance on February 15, 1991. C. Approval of a contract with Warren White to DJ at the Valentine Dance on February 15, 1991. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT Posted in: MSU 120, MSU Case, FDH first floor, BEH first floor, WRI first floor. • bjb UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA. SENATE MEETING 21-08 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1991 4:00 P.M. MSU 201 VIII. NEW BUSINESS D. Approval of amending the CSUN budget by $96,541 for a total budget of $809,383. E. Approval of transfer of $21,180 from the 906 account to the 900 account. F. Approval of transfer of $24,913 from the 906 account to the 901 account. G. Approval of transfer of $2000 out of the 906 account to the 902 account. H. Approval of transfer of $7,265 out of the 906 account to the 903 account. I. Approval of transfer of $38,902 from the 906 account to the 904 account. J. Approval of transfer of $37,858 from the 906 account to the 905 account. K. Approval of transfer of $2,546 from the 907 account to the 906 account. L. Approval of transfer of $1,041 from the 906 account to the 908 account. M. Approval of a cash transfer of $20,000 in the 909 account. N. Approval of a cash transfer of $8,530 in the 911 account. 0. Approval of transfer of $319 out of the 912 account to the 906 account. P. Approval of $68,011 out of the 906 account to cover a cash transfer. Q. Approval of $531.80 out of the 901 account for Joel Habbeshaw to attend the Gavin Seminar in San Francisco from February 14th to February 16th, 1991. R. Approval of $720.00 out of the 900 account to enable handicapped children to attend a benefit presented by the Nevada School of the Blind. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT :bjb UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 PLEASE PPT ON AGENDA FOR CSUN MEETING ON THURSDAY, 2/14 DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 1991 REQUEST FOR GENERAL REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTER TUBE (REBUILT) #4CX1,000 "D" ESTIMATED COST $1,020 PLUS SHIPPING FOR KUNV RADIO STATION — TO BE PAID FOR OUT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCT 909 THANKS Kay Morris for Rob Rosenthal 2/11/91 ANDY SULKIS (~RESORT • LAS VEGAS ) 37S East Harmon • Las Vegas • Nevada 89109 . (702) 796-3300 PROSPECTUS NO. DAY: FRIDAY DATE: 2/ 1 5 / 9 1 E V DANCE E N T 7PM - SETUP T M 9PM - 2A3 E R O APOLLO 1 - 8 O M BULLETINIZE: IN CHARGE: Lisa Gripentrog COMPANY UNLV ADDRESS: PHONE 739-3477 SETUP: GUAR: TIME: SETUP: 620 GUAR: TIME: 9 PM CASH & CARRY BAR: Well Drinks Imported Beer Domestic Beer Wine Soft Drinks $3.25 $3.00 $2.50 $2.50 $1.75 Fruit Punch Fountain - 15 gallons ' $30.00++ gallon 2 Bartenders - $85.00 each 3 bowls Jretzels $30.00++ 5 bowls 'Chips $50.00++ 2 Dips $20.00++ 1 Cheese 5 Cracker Tray $225.00++ 1 Vegetalle Tray $225.00++ 35 dz. Heart Shaped Cookies $350.00++ All food to be placed on one (1) central table with punch fountain. SETUP: One (1) Large Dancefloor toward back of room Cocktail and Banquet Rounds Seating for 250 ppl. Two (2) 6' Tables for D.J. LINEN: Red Candle Globes SECURITY: Two (2) Security Guards at $25.00 per banr per guard - Total - $250.00 (arranged through Jim Carlton) ROOM RENTAL: $1,000.00 NAME ACCOUNT: UNLV I HEREBY GIVE APPROVAL TO THE ABOVE AND WILL PROVIDE A 72 HOUR GUARANTEE BILLING: APPROVED B Y : D A T E TAKEN CATESIMT/ COXVEk'TIOM SERVICES POLICIES The Alexis Park Resort offers a complete selection of Food and Eeveraae Services including audio/visual, entertainment, decorations and floral services to compliment your function at additional costs. Due to Clark County Health Regularions and Nevada State Liquor Lavs, the Hotel cannot permit any Food or Beverage to be brought on property by any outside source or removed by guest. The Hotel will purchase any special Food or Beverage items required for the function with proper notice. 1. A deposit of $500.00, or the equivalent of meeting room rental will be required to confirm space. Deposit is refundable if a written cancellation is received 30 days prior to function. If under 30 days, no refund. 2. Payment in full, is required in cash or cashiers check at least 5 working days prior to function unless credit has been established with the Hotel. 3. All function checks are to be signed by contact or designated representative by the end of the function. The client must accept the Hotel count regarding attendance at the function. If no guaranteed minimum number is received, you will be charged with the expected number set forth on the special function arrangements sheet as a guarantee, or the number of people actually served, whichever is greater. In addition, w:e will not be obligated to serve or setup more than 3% above your guaranteed number. 4. A final guarantee for any Food function must be Ooi ven at least 72 hours [p rior to the function. Guarantees for Monday and Tuesday functions by preceding Friday at 12 Noon. 5. All private food functions with a guarantee of less than 25 persons will be charges a $75.00 sorvircharge, rontin«ntaL Breakfast and Coffee Breaks - 25 persons or less will i;.ivj a 550.U-J set-ui , i i if a change in "be - : _ repair-"1 ^n the function dav , a labor ch irge of 5250.< >0 will be Final ::v::a • • •..:; t k .ns te received two •. prior to the function or we cannot guar. Hast Harmon » Lis Vegas • Nevada Mil)1; • |"*0J) ^00 I'O. l>Sn';S las Vegas Nevada .SOh>ViWS S. Proposals versus contracts. Proposed prices for future functions are effective only 90 days from proposal date. With hotel receipt of signed contract and function sheets, all prices vill be honored. 9. Private bars with consumption of less than 5300.00 per bar, vill be charged a $100.00 bartender fee. Cash liquor service - a labor charge of $100.00 per cashier v:i 11 be added to the check. 10. Alcoholic beverages may only be served to guests over the age of 21. The Hotel reserves the right to refuse service of alcohol to any individual. 11. The Hotel may request in advance that the client arrange and pay for bonded security personnel, approved and arranged through Alexis Security Department. 12. The client is responsible for the shipping of all items (i.e. equipment, supplies) to or from the Hotel. The Catering/Convention Services Department to be notified of such arrangements. Hotel staff not allowed to place any materials for client. 13. The Hotel is not responsible for any loss or damage to items left in the Hotel prior to or following functions. Materials left at the Hotel over AS hours after departure will automatically be shipped C.O.D. by land unless prior arrangements have been made. 14. The Hotel reserves the right to move functions to rooms other than those appearing on the contract without advance notification. The Hotel also reserves the right to make the final decision concerning the suitability of holding a function outdoors or relocating indoors due to inclement weather . The dec.: si on of the Ho to I wi i !. he f L na! 15. The client agrees to he responsihile for any damages done to the promises •Surinq the period of Lime the function rooms are under thei r r ntr.-l or under the control of any independent contractor I'). .\'o items to he put on walls or ce: ' .'r. ; '••': rhout prior .isnrov '.1 >f the Catering/Convent- i >-. > -rvices 17. Tax exempt oruaniuations must Lurnish a irate ut N'evoda certificate of exemption to the Hotel prior _ o : . . n c . 18. Any function that has an admission charae or fee, or has merchandise for sale must be approved and licensed with the Clark County License Board. A copy of the certificatge must be presented to the Alexis Park Resort Catering Office 3 days prior to the event. 19. Performance of this agreement is contingent upon the ability of the Hotel Management to complete same and is subject to accidents, government (Federal, State, or Municipal) requisitions, restrictions upon travel, transportation, food, beverages or supplies and other causes whether enumerated herein or not, beyond the control of Management, preventing or interfering with performance. All Food and Beverage will be subject to the customary 17 gratuity and applicable sales tax. I have read the Hotel policies outlined above and agree to them. ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO: Organization Name Signa cure Date CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT MINUTES SENATE MEETING 21-08 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1991 4:00 P.M. MSU 2 01 I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Polovina called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT Senator Adair Senator Barkhuff Senator Benneman Senator Bunin Senator Cudlip Senator Field Senator Finmark [late] Senator Jensen Senator Kannenburg Senator Kostman Senator Lee Senator Love Senator Maultsby Senator Ortega Senator Ricci Senator Roth Senator Young Senator Tomory [late] Senator Romero ABSENT Senator Bernardi [excused] Director Rosenberg [late] Chair Benneman Acting Director Kershaw Director Gripentrog [late] Director Kennedy- Director Reed [late] Chair Gonzalez [late] Chair Tomory Chair Engel [late] Chair Bunin Director Ynigues [excused] Director Menez [excused] III. APPROVAL OF SENATE MINUTES 21-07 Motion to approve by Sen. Tomory. Corrections: pg. 3, V. NSA Director Kennedy gave a report. Motion carried by voice vote. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS VICE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE FOUNTAIN had no announcements. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 SENATE MEETING 21-08 2 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONT. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN stated that everyone should meet in the MSU parking lot at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday for the retreat, and that the University is supplying vehicles. He stated that the retreat is not in the middle of the desert, that is will be cold, and that there is snow on the ground at this time, so please wear warm clothing. He stated that this retreat is going to be a creative exercise, and that there is a homework assignment, due on Saturday, which is to think creative ideas about what you want from Student Government. He told everyone to be there with a positive attitude. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA stated that all the paperwork from the applicants for the Vacant Business and Economics Senate Seat is back from the registrar's office. She stated that Michael Volkert is the only applicant to not turn in paperwork. She stated that action can be taken. She told everyone to keep a positive frame of mind, and that she would like to commend Senator Jensen and Senator Lee, as they have taken the spirit of cooperation to heart. She stated that Senator Lee has come to her with a suggestion for the agendas, and that Senator Jensen has kept her informed concerning things going on in his college. She stated that there has been a controversy concerning her ad-journing the meeting before the Gallery had a chance to speak during Open Discussion. She stated that the reason why is that she is tired of sitting and listening to comments from people who never go into the CSUN offices to confront the people who could easily answer their questions. She stated that a lot of problems were resolved after the meeting last week, when the repre-sentatives of the Yellin1 Rebel stayed after and asked questions to the Student Government representatives. She stated that open-ing up the Discussion to the Gallery was a courtesy, but that it will be discontinued as it had been abused. V. BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND DIRECTOR REPORTS ORGANIZATIONS — Vice President Pro Tempore Fountain spoke and answered questions. BY LAWS — Chair Benneman spoke. RULES — Chair Bunin spoke. SHAC — Chair Tomory spoke. APPROPRIATIONS — Director Rosenberg spoke and answered ques-tions . BUSINESS MANAGER — Sue Hobbs spoke and answered questions. KUNV — Rob Rosenthal, Manager, had no report. OSI — Director Reed spoke. E & P — Director Gripentrop spoke and answered questions. SCSAC — Chair Gonzalez spoke. YELLIN1 REBEL — Bonnie Tucker, Editor, spoke and answered ques-tions . NSA — Director Kennedy spoke. ELECTIONS — Acting Director Kershaw spoke and answered ques-tions . VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Approval of Mike Young as a member of Entertainment and Programming. SENATE MEETING 21-08 3 VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS, CONT. B. Approval of Robert Jensen as a member of SHAC. C. Approval of Bethany Christiansen as a member of SHAC. D. Approval of Michelle Hula as a member of SHAC. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Nomination/Approval of the Vacant Business and Economics Senate Seat. 1. Scott Fisher 2. Brian Cox 3. Michael Volkert 4. Jerry Loyd Motion to close nominations by Sen. Finmark. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to have each candidate speak, for two minutes, followed by a one minute question period, after which an election be held by roll call vote, with the top vote recipient being appointed to the vacant Business and Economic Senate Seat by Sen. Romero. Mo-tion carried by voice vote. SEN. KANNENBURG WITHDREW HIS NOMINATION OF MICHEAL VOLKERT. SCOTT FISHER spoke and answered questions. BRIAN COX spoke and answered questions. JERRY LOYD spoke and answered questions. ROLL CALL VOTE: SENATOR VOTE Senator Adair Brian Cox Senator Barkhuff Scott Fisher Senator Benneman Scott Fisher Senator Bun in Scott Fisher Senator Cudlip Scott Fisher Senator Field Scott Fisher Senator Finmark Scott Fisher Senator Jensen Brian Cox Senator Kostman Scott Fisher Senator Lee Scott Fisher Senator Love Brian Cox Senator Mautlsby Scott Fisher Senator Ortega Scott Fisher Senator Ricci Brian Cox Senator Roth Jerry Loyd Senator Young Scott Fisher Senator Tomory Brian Cox Senator Romero Scott Fisher Senator Ti.mm i'Y I^kj NJCAJ blxcg, Scott Fisher SCOTT FISHER — 13 votes BRIAN COX — 5 votes JERRY LOYD ~ 1 vote Scott Fisher was sworn in by Justice Kevin Briggs, and joined the Senate. SENATE MEETING 21-08 4 VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. Motion to approve as a whole by Sen. Tomory. There was discus-sion. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Approval of a contract with Alexis Park for a Valentine Dance on February 15, 1991. Motion to approve by Sen. Benneman. Motion passed by voice vote. C. Approval of a contract with Warren White to DJ at the Valentine Dance on February 15, 1991. Motion to approve by Sen. Kostman. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion to approve items D through P as a whole by Senator Finmark. Objection by Sen. Tomory. Motion failed 2-13-4. There was dis-cussion. SENATOR TOMORY LEFT THE MEETING. Call for the Question by Sen. Kostman. D. Approval of amending the CSUN Budget by $96,541 for a total budget of $809,383. E. Approval of transfer of $21,180 from the 906 account to the 9 00 account. F. Approval of transfer of $24,913 from the 906 account to the 9 01 account. G. Approval of transfer of $2000 out of the 906 account to the 9 02 account. H. Approval of transfer of $7265 out of the 906 account to the 903 account. I. Approval of transfer of $38,902 from the 906 account to the 904 account. J. Approval of transfer of $37,858 from the 906 account to the 905 account. K. Approval of transfer of $2,546 from the 907 account to the 906 account. L. Approval of transfer of $1,041 form the 906 account to the 9 08 account. M. Approval of a cash transfer of $20,000 in the 903 ac-count. N. Approval of a cash transfer of $8,530 in the 911 ac-count . 0. Approval of transfer of $319 out of the 912 account to the 906 account. P. Approval of $68,011 out of the 906 account to cover a cash transfer. MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE. Q. Approval of $531.80 out of the 901 account for Joel Hab-beshaw to attend the Gavin Seminar in San Francisco from February 14th to February 16th, 1991. Motion to approve by Sen. Maultsby. There was discussion. Mo-tion carried by voice vote. R. Approval of $720.00 out of the 900 account to enable handicapped children to attend a benefit presented by the Nevada School of the Blind. Motion to approve by Sen. Kostman. Motion carried by voice vote. SENATE MEETING 21-08 5 IX. OPEN DISCUSSION SENATOR BARKHUFF congratulated KUNV and informed Bud that she wants chicken at the retreat. SENATOR FISHER stated that the third time is the charm, thanked the Senate, and stated that he hopes he lives up to the Senate's expectations. SENATOR KANNENBURG congratulated Sen. Fisher and stated that the meeting went really smoothly. SENATOR JENSEN had no comments. SENATOR YOUNG congratulated Sen. Fisher, wished Director Kennedy was in the room at the time, stating that the list of bills that are pertinent to UNLV is very interesting and that Director Ken-nedy deserves credit. SENATOR LOVE thanked Sen. Pres. Polovina and Director Kennedy for their lobbying and congratulated Sen. Fisher. SENATOR ADAIR congratulated Sen. Fisher and told all nominees to stay in touch, and keep active in Student Government. SENATOR MAULTSBY congratulated Sen. Fisher. SENATOR ROTH congratulated Sen. Fisher and commended KUNV. He told everyone that he would see them Saturday. SENATOR ROMERO stated that Director Kennedy and Sen. Pres. Polovina have done a good job, and congratulated both Sen. Fisher and KUNV. SENATOR ORTEGA congratulated Sen. Fisher, and stated that profes-sionally, if Sen. Tomory can dish it out, he should be able to take it as well. She stated that she had received a phone call at 3:30 today concerning the volunteers for the Snow Spectacular, and that she need the names of all the volunteers again, and one person to represent Student Government tonight at a meeting. SENATOR RICCI stated that the Senate is invited to a cocktail party on Tuesday evening during Career Days. She stated that she needs volunteers to stuff envelopes. She stated as a point of reference that the Senate should try not to ask questions that could reasonably be asked before or after the meetings to ensure a smooth meeting. She stated that she is glad to say that she has enjoyed the last two Yellin1 Rebel papers, and she congratu-lated Sen. Fisher, informing him that he has to be at the retreat as well. SENATOR FIELD stated that she has nothing to say except con-gratulations to Sen. Fisher, and that she knew he would be ap-pointed someday. SENATOR BUNIN had no comments. SENATOR CUDLIP congratulated Sen. Fisher, and stated that there is finally a full Senate. He stated that he is looking forward to Saturday, and that hte has a lot of ideas. SENATOR KOSTMAN stated that it is nice to see Sen. Bunin at the meetings, congratulated Sen. Fisher, and stated that if anyone is driving with Sen. Pres. Pro Tem Benneman that they had better buckle up. He stated that the one thing that bothers him is the constant visitors coming up to Senator or the Chair at the meet-ings, and that it is rude to do so, and to do personal business after the meeting. He stated that Director Kennedy is THE STEALTH. SENATOR LEE stated that he is disturbed by the actions of the Publications Board, and that he wants results. SENATE MEETING 21-08 6 IX. OPEN DISCUSSION, CONT. FROM THE EXECUTIVES: VICE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE FOUNTAIN congratulated Sen. Fisher, and stated that she would like to clarify Sen. Tomory's com-plaint. She stated that she has asked repeatedly for the Or-ganizations to turn in information about their groups, but that due to the transitory nature of many of the organizations, it is next to impossible to keep up with a current list. VICE PRESIDENT ENGEL stated that Sen. Tomory likes to rip up others, and that she has two words she would like to say, but that she won't. PRES. BUNIN stated that he has informed all his Directors that if any of them need to talk to him during the meeting, to please come up and do so. He stated that Director Menez is back in the hospital for follow-up. He congratulated Sen. Fisher. He con-gratulated KUNV. He stated that the Directors are doing good jobs and that their reports are excellent. He stated that as to Sen. Tomory, those on the warpath who are grandstanding for self-serving reasons have absolutely no credibility with him. He stated that he is in the office a lot, and that he is easy to get in contact with. He stated that he appreciated Editor Tucker's comments, and that it is good to see a good paper. He wished everyone a good weekend, and told everyone that he would see them on Saturday. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BENNEMAN stated that if anyone comes up to the Senators during the meetings, they will be asked to leave, as it is rude and distracting. He congratulated Sen. Fisher, stating that he is glad to see him here. He stated that the articles hit right on target, and that previously, his Political Economy Club, which is basically economic anarchists, had been on his case as they thought that he was against the Yellin' Rebel's independence, and that it is good to be able to walk down the halls again. He stated that he has never been ap-proached to compile a list of organizations, and that Director Rosenberg is more than willing to cooperate, and that all this ridicule is pathetic. He stated that he is looking forward to the retreat, and that he wants everyone to be CREATIVE. He stated that he wants it to be a positive building experience, and that everyone is supposed to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVJNA stated that she received 'notes from hell' today at the meeting. She stated that Business Manager Hobbs and Director Rosenbecg have done a lot to create the budget, and that they were crunching numbers for a long time to do so, thanking them for their work. She congratulated Sen. Fisher, and stated that she is glad to finally see him aboard the Senate. She stated that there is a full Senate finally. She stated that KUNV is very impressive, and that she hopes the convention goes well. She stated that she is looking forward to seeing everybody on Saturday, and that all should meet at 9:00 a.m. in the CSUN parking lot, and bring ideas with them. She stated that the retreat should be really productive, and that everyone should have a good time.