Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 24, 1994

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President J. W I L L I A M ROMERO, JR. ( Senators Senate President Pro-Tempore John Pida, College of Human Performance A Development Rehan Anwar College of Liberal Arts Phoebe Block College of Student Development Shawn a Campbell * College of Liberal Arts (tina Dinoto College of Business A Economics Anthony Elliott College of Student Development Eric Fergen College of Business & Economics Jamie Fox* College of Education Th elma J oh annsson * College of Health Sciences O.G. Kennedy '"' M«ge of Liberal Arts a Kushner . jJtge of Business ^Economics Jodi McMillin College of Engineering Terry Morrow College of Student Development Helene Pobst College of Fine & Performing Arts Chris Ray College of Hotel Administration Scott Schwartz* College of Hotel Administration Patrick T.C. Smith College of Business A Economics Walt Vodrazka, Jr. College o (Engineering Michael Volkert* College of Health Sciences Julie Wong College of Education Senate Ways <t Means Senate Rules & Ethics Senate Bylaws Senate Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision 'Chair of Committee "•1/94 AGENDA SENATE MEETING 24-23B WRIGHT HALL 213 FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1994 6:00p.m. I. I I . V I I . J. CALL BACK TO ORDER FROM RECESS ROLL CALL UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approval of Aaron Rosenthal as the Student Government Nevada Student Affairs Assistant Director. K. Approval of a $150.00 per month stipend and a 12 credit fee waiver for the Student Government Nevada Student Affairs Assistant Director out of the 2702 (Gen) account starting July 1, 1994 to April 30, 1995; VIII. NEW BUSINESS L. Approval of Denise Phillips as the Student Government Student Organizations Board Director. M. Approval of a $300.00 per month stipend and a 24 credit fee waiver for the Student Government Student Organizations Director out of the 2702 (Gen) account starting July 1, 1994 to April 30, 1995; N. Approval of Paul Mangual as the Student Government Elections Board Director. O. Approval of the monthly stipend as stated below for the Elections Board Director. 12 credit fee waiver is for the Fall of 1994 and Spring 1995 out of the 2702 (Gen). Pay is on the following schedule. a. $150.00 from September 1, 1994 through September 30, 1994. b. $300.00 from October 1, 1994 through October 31, 1994. c. $150 from February 1, 1995 through February 28, 1994. d. $300 per month from March 1, 1995 through April 30, 1995. P. Aproval of contract: "Agreement for Legal Services" to provide legal counsel free of charge to UNLV students; Q. Approval of expending an amount not to exceed $250.00 for the provision of legal counsel free of charge to UNLV students to be encumbered out of the 2708 (OSI)account; R. Approval of an amount not to exceed $31,167.69 for funding of the classified staff CSUN Executive Board Secretary (Joyce Garcia, Management Assistant I) from July 1, 1994- June 30, 1995, CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, 4 5 0 5 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 8 9 1 5 4 - 2 0 0 9 • (702) 8 9 5 - 3 4 7 7 • FAX (702) 8 9 5 - 4 6 0 6 PAGE TWO SENATE MEETING 24-230 S. Approval of an amount not to exceed $24,386.00 for funding of the professional staff CSUN Business Manager position (Lori Callison) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2702 (Gen) account. T. Approval of an amount not to exceed $32,628.55 for funding of the professional staff KUNV General Manger (Don Fuller) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. U. Approval of an amount not to exceed $29,806.80 for funding of the professional staff KUNV Operations Mangager (Suzanne Scott-Weiss) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. V. Approval of an amount not to exceed $29,213.10 for funding of the professional staff KUNV Development Director (Jennifer Gilroy) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. W. Approval of an $800.00 per year merit increase for the KUNV Development Director professional staff position (Jennifer Gilroy) effective July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995 to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNV Gen.) account. X. Approval of an amount not to exceed $31,176.63 for funding of the classified KUNV Program Assistant II (Kay Morris) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 KUNVGen)account. Y. Approval of an amount not to exceed $27,427.99 for funding of the classified KUNV Program Assistant I (Gretchen Rexroad) from July 1, 1994- June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 KUNVGen)account. Z. Approval of an amount not to exceed $7,853.04 for funding of the KUNV Station Engineer temporary letter of appointment (Gordie Alsum) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 KUN VGen)account. AA. Approval of an amount not to exceed $6,072.00 plus a 24 -credit fee waiver for funding of the KUNV Program Director temporary letter of appointment (James Sullivan) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 KUNVGen)account. PAGE THREE SENATE MEETING 24-236 AB. Approval of an amount not to exceed $3,643.20 plus a 24 -credit fee waiver for funding of the Assistant Prgram Director KUNV Program Director temporary letter of appointment (Michelle Saunders) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 KUNVGen)account. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law NRS 241.00 in the following campus locations: Donald Moyer Student Union Frank & Estella Beam Hall Flora Dungan Humanities Bldg. John Wright Hall Thomas Beam Engineering Complex JWR/tbm CONSOLS:. AT Eu STUDENTS STUUDNEINVTE RGSOITVYER ONFMENT ores. NEVADA L A i v'EfiAS JUL 15 10 ue AN MINUTES SENATE MEETING NO. 24-23B FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1994 WRIGHT HALL 116 6:00p.m. I. CALL BACK TO ORDER SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO called the meeting back to order at 6:14p.m. H. ROLL CALL PRESENT Rehan Anwar Phoebe Block Shawna Campbell O.G. Kennedy Sam Kushner Jodi McMillin Terry Morrow Chris Ray Scott Schwartz Walt Vodrazka Michael Volkert Julie Wong VIH. NEW BUSINESS L. Approval of Denise Phillips as the Student Government Organizations Board Director. Motion by SENATOR BLOCK, seconded by SENATOR KENNEDY. SENATOR SCHWARTZ makes a motion to allow Denise Phillips to speak for a maximum of three minutes followed by question and answer session. SENATOR KENNEDY asks about the possibility of an international student organization? Denise believes that there is a requirement of ten members to form an organization. SENATOR RAY asks about her previous experience with the Organizations Board? Denise worked with Ed Marshall the previous Organizations Board Director on a few projects. ABSENT Gina Dinoto (excused) Eric Fergen (excused) Jamie Fox (unexcused) John Pida (excused) Helene Pobst (excused) PAGE THREE SENATE MINUTES NO. 24-23B SENATOR VODRAZKA asks if she will be running the meetings as the previous Director Ed Marshall did, or would the meetings be kept short and to the point? Denise spoke with Student Body President Boixo and the meeting would be kept as short as possible. Move into a vote. Motion passes 11-0-1. SENATOR SCHWARTZ abstained. M. Approval of a $300.00 per month stipend and a 24 credit fee waiver for the Student Government Organizations Board Director out of the 2702 (Gen) account starting July 1, 1994 to April 30, 1995. Motion is made by SENATOR BLOCK, seconded by SENATOR CAMPBELL. Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-0-0. N. Approval of Paul Mangual as the Student Government Elections Board Director. Motion to approve made by SENATOR VODRAZKA, seconded by SENATOR SCHWARTZ. SENATOR RAY asks if he is present to speak? SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO states that Mr. Mangual spoke at the last meeting because he knew he was going to be out of town. SENATOR VOLKERT asks if he will still try to hold his position as Vice President of IFC if he is passed? STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT LAGOMARSINO states that after Rush it will not be a conflict. SENATOR CAMPBELL states that he is a good choice, that she knows his previous experience and he has good time management skills. Move into a vote. Motion passes 10-0-2. SENATORS RAY and ANWAR abstained. O. Approval of the monthly stipend as stated below for the Elections Board Director. 12 credit fee waiver is for the Fall of 1994 and Spring of 1995 out of the 2702 (Gen). Pay is on the following schedule. a. $150.00 from September 1, 1994 through September 30, 1994. b. $300.00 from October 1, 1994 through October 31, 1994. c. $150.00 from February 1, 1995 through February 28, 1994. d. $300.00 per month from March 1, 1995 through April 30 1995. Motion by SENATOR VODRAZKA, seconded by SENATOR MORROW. PAGE THREE SENATE MINUTES NO. 24-23B SENATOR MCMILLIN makes a motion to amend part c to read February 28, 1995, seconded by SENATOR VODRAZKA. Move into a vote. Motion passes 11-0-1. Senator ANWAR abstained. Move into a vote for item O. as amended. Motion passes 12-0-0. R. Approval of an amount not to exceed $31,167.69 for the funding of the classified staff CSUN Executive Board Secretary (Joyce Garcia, Management Assistant I) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995. Motion is made by SENATOR MORROW, seconded by SENATOR MCMILLIN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-0-0. S. Approval of an amount not to exceed $24,386.00 for the funding of the professional staff CSUN Business Manager position (Lori Callison) from July 1, 1994- June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2702(Gen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR MCMILLIN. SENATOR SCHWARTZ yields the floor to BUSINESS MANAGER CALLISON. She asks that it be amended to the figure of $23,023.29 because the Executive Board has already voted on her salary and the figure given to President Romero was wrong. SENATOR BLOCK makes a motion to amend the amount to read $23,023.29, seconded by SENATOR SCHWARTZ. SENATOR VODRAZKA asks if this is a base salary of if it includes infringments. She states that it does include infringments but does not include the Rebel Yell work that has been added to her tasks. Move into a vote on the amendment. Motion passes 12-0-0. Move into a vote on item S. as amended. Motion passes 12-0-0. T. Approval of an amount not to exceed $$32,628.55 for the funding of the professional staff KUNV Operations Manager (Don Fuller) from July 1,1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SHCWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR MCMILLIN. SENATOR SCHWARTZ yields the floor to Mr. Fuller for comments. Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-0-0. U. Approval of an amount not to exceed $29,806.80 for the funding of the professional staff KUNV Operations Manager (Suzanne Scott-Weiss) from July 1,1994- June 30, 1995, to PAGE THREE SENATE MINUTES NO. 24-23B be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR CAMPBELL. Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-0-0. V. Approval of an amount not to exceed $29,213.10 for funding of the professional staff KUNV Development Director (Jennifer Gilroy) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR KENNEDY. SENATOR MCMILLIN yields the floor to BUSINESS MANAGER CALLISON to ask if item W. on the agenda is separate from item V.? Lori states that the merit increase has already been incorporated into the first figure. Move into a vote. Motion passes 12-0-0. X. Approval of an amount not to exceed $31,176.63 for the funding of the classified KUNV Program Assistant II (Kay Morris) from July 1,1994-June 30,1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR RAY. Move into a vote. Motion passes 11-0-1. SENATOR CAMPBELL abstained. Y. Approval of an amount not to exceed $31,176.63 for the funding of the classified KUNV Program Assistant I (Gretchen Rexroad) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR MCMILLIN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 10-0-2. SENATORS CAMPBELL and VOLKERT abstained. Z. Approval of an amount not to exceed $7,853.04 for the funding of the KUNV Station Engineer temporary letter of appointment (Gordie Alsum) from July 1,1994-June 30,1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR KENNEDY. Move into a vote. Motion passes 10-0-2. SENATORS CAMPBELL and VOLKERT abstained. AA. Approval of an amount not to exceed $6,072.00 plus a 24-credit fee waiver for the funding of the KUNV Programing Director temporary letter of appointment (James Sullivan) from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR MCMILLIN. Move into a vote. Motion passes 10-0-2. SENATORS CAMPBELL and VOLKERT abstained. AB. Approval of an amount not to exceed $3,643.20 plus a 24-credit fee waiver for the PAGE THREE SENATE MINUTES NO. 24-23B funding of the Assistant Program Director KUNV Program Director temporary letter of appointment (Michelle Saunders)from July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995, to be encumbered out of the 2703 (KUNVGen) account. Motion made by SENATOR SCHWARTZ, seconded by SENATOR RAY. SENATOR MCMILLIN yields the floor to BUSINESS MANAGER CALLISON. Lori thanks the senators for taking the time out of their schedules to finish passing all this budget work. Move into a vote. Motion passes 8-0-4. SENATORS CAMPBELL, BLOCK, VOLKERT, and ANWAR abstained. IX. OPEN DISCUSSION Mr. Don Fuller thanks everyone for their support. SENATOR CAMPBELL states her reason for abstaining from the votes is because the people are not present to talk with, and that is a lot of money to be approved without having met them. SENATOR VOLKERT states the reason for his abstentions are the same as Senator Campbell's, and believes the meetings are becoming too intense. SENATOR ANWAR states his reason for abstaining is also because of the amount of money approved without the people receiving it present to speak, and is glad that quorum was made. SENATOR MCMILLIN congratulates Denise Phillips on her new position as Organizations Board Director. SENATOR VODRAZKA thanks everyone for attending the meeting. SENATOR BLOCK apologizes for being late. SENATOR SCHWARTZ states his reason for abstaining from the vote was because he also applied for the position of Organizations Board Director. SENATOR WONG thanks everyone for attending the meeting. SENATOR KENNEDY thanks everyone for attending the meeting, and tells everyone to watch the Nigerian Soccer Team play this weekend if they have time. PAGE THREE SENATE MINUTES NO. 24-23B SENATOR MORROW congratulates the two new Senators on their positions, and Denise on her new position, and a thanks for making quorum. SENATOR RAY apologizes for not being at the last meeting, and congratulations to Denise. SENATOR KUSHNER thanks everyone for their thanks. STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT LAGOMARSINO says that the Debate Dinner went well, thanks to the people who participated. SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO tells everyone that Senators Elliott, Johannsson, and Haddock have resigned from their positions. The next meeting will be on July 18th. X. ADJOURNMENT SENATE PRESIDENT ROMERO adjourned the meeting at 6:41p.m. J. WILLIAM ROMERO, JR. SENATE PRESIDENT