Senate of the Associated Students
Minutes for Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 5:30 P.M.
Rita Laden Senate Chambers, on the Third Floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Speaker Broad called the meeting of the Senate of the Associated Students to order at 5:35 PM, presiding Secretary
Joselle Benitez.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Senator Ginsburg was tardy at 6:32 PM and Senator Sinnett was absent excused. All other Senators were present.
A quorum was present.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Senate considered the approval of the minutes of November 30, 2011. Senator Fehr motioned to
approve the minutes of November 30, 2011. Senator Zikakis seconded. Motion carried.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speaker Broad yielded the floor to Senator Jacobs.
Senator Jacobs: I do not oppose the censure as it is completely my fault. It is inexcusable. I apologize and will
work harder to do a better job.
Speaker Broad introduced President Johnson.
President Marc Johnson: The student input on how distribute the registration fee funds of the 8% fee increase will
take place in the Fall 2012. University has three missions: teaching, research, and outreach to the community.
Almost no student money is going to teaching and no state funding to research. Most of state funds and student
fees are spent on operation and maintenance for university. Your funds are comingled with state funds. We have
proposed oriented to directly impact students. The Regent’s policy requires that funding goes towards student
scholarships. These include hiring Assistant Development Officer, increasing Marching Band scholarships, and
need based financial aid. Proposal also includes instructional enhancements including teaching faculty positions,
graduate teaching assistant growth, library materials budget, and service learning office. Student support services:
financial aid analysts, admissions and records transcript analysts, admissions and records student wages, campus
visit coordinator, student recruitment officer, career development center, student recruitment software, BASICs
alcohol intervention program, and director of institutional analysis. Diversity: Latino research center, native
American retention coordinator, center for student cultural diversity, gender, race, and identify temporary
instructors, and director of diversity initiatives-operation.
Speaker Broad: What happens now?
President: Regents will be discussing this at the Regent’s meeting on January 12th. I appreciate that the Speaker
hurried this discussion because the regents meeting is in January and we wouldn’t have input of students in time.
The Senate voiced their suggestions and concerns of the fee increase.
Senator Jacobs left at 6:40 PM
Senator Menbari left at 7:01 PM.
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6. RECEIPTS OF PETITION AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE SENATE AND REFERRAL
7. REPORTS OF ASUN OFFICERS
a.
President of the Associated Students, Casey Stiteler: Thank you guys for your questions and for making
his time worthwhile. I had a meeting with the Alumni council. They are looking to do an event with all
colleges, a Meet and Greet event with alumni. They are trying to reach out to students. Try to get a people
of people Tuesday or Wednesday for 30 minutes for student input. I was contacted by the student
president in Arizona working on a campaign to at federal level about Pell grants. I will be meeting with
Director Stannard. Raise your wages for future senators. I was wondering if anyone has made any progress
with undergraduate research and publications. I had another meeting with veteran’s memorial, we settled
on a location and we are looking at south end of campus.
b. Vice President of the Associated Students, Richard Corn: We have the first candidate, Carlos Reyes. Anna
Carey will be this Monday. It will be likely that they will be involved with ASUN. Internally I have made
recommendations for associate justice and attorney general. Perhaps meet on dead day.
c. Attorney General, Christina Gunn: Depending on when you recess, this may or may not be my last
meeting. Senator Snell will give traffic board committee and additional spot is open. Food committee- we
meet next week.
Senator Snell: They will be turning West Stadium Street into a one way and create a bike lane for bikes to
go both ways. There will be a roundabout on 15th Street and repaving the road on 15th.
d. Director of Programming, Huili Weinstock: We will be bringing Bill Nye on April 11th. We would like
your help reaching out to students. We are probably doing it in Lawlor. Music festival will move to May
4th and 5th. Line up will change.
Senator Diaz motioned to recessed for 10 minutes. Senator Clarke seconded. The Senate recessed at 7:37
PM.
After re-establishing quorum, the Senate reconvened at 7:52PM.
Senator Zikakis walked in at 7:54 PM.
e. Elections Chair, Michael Garganese: Info session and plans for winter break. Second set was yesterday.
Interaction was great. Got a few going through appointment. Look at extending application deadline. Still
need to fill poll coordinator position.
f. Chief of Staff, Mathew Neben
g. Chief Justice, Ashley Ellis
h. Director of Clubs and Organizations, Nathan Demuth
i. Director of Traditions, Julia Lapham
j. Director of Campus Unity, Jenelle Yee
k. Director of Legislative Affairs, Michael Stannard: Survey is complete. We got 700 responses. Take the
break to go through it. Student version is almost done. Plan for distribution. Regular index will be done by
end of semester. Will definitely do a voter registration drive next semester. Fight for Nevada website is
taking a lot longer than anticipated but underway. Work with other institutions. Lots of things on website.
l. Presidential Assistant on Campus and Public Relations, Misha Ray: Official name change went out last
week and channel 8. New sign should be up tomorrow. Tonight working on a letter with Casey. Huili
working on donation letters to Pepsi for Wolfstock. Sparks tribune.
8. REPORT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEES
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a. Report of the Chair for the Committee on Academics, Senator Sinnett
b. Report of the Chair for the Committee on Budget and Finance, Senator Zikakis: Meeting Friday at 11.
c. Report of the Chair for the Committee on Government Operations, Senator Herget: Based upon we
recess.
d. Report of the Chair for the Committee on Public Affairs, Senator Edgington: Still working on Pell Grant
resolution. Thank you Senator Snell . Last goal over break, alcohol resolution.
e. Report of the Chair for the Committee on University Affairs, Senator Moore: Met last Friday.
f. Report of the Chair for the Special Committee on the ASUN Endowment Account for the Advancement
of ASUN, Senator Higgins: Looks like there is a possibility to use an NHSE foundation.
g. Report of the Chair for the Committee on Oversight, Speaker Broad: Chairs I have been busy, we may
have lost a bill to committees. Send reports on bills referred to committee.
9. COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Hummel: I met with Commander James about Pizza with Police.
Senator del Carlo: Thanks for cookies
10. MOTIONS TO FAST-TRACK APOINTMENTS
a. NOMINATION OF ALEXANDRA BRASCIA TO THE OFFICE OF PUBLICITY
COORDINATOR
Senator Herget motioned to fast track the nomination of Alexandra Brascia. Senator Fehr
seconded.
Alexandra Brascia: Currently ,I am charge of marketing at The Wall and also promotional events
for two promotional companies. I have four main campaigns: why should we vote, key points,
getting to know who’s running, and giveaways.
Senator Herget motioned to approve the nomination. Senator Sharma seconded.
The Senate discussed her intentions and plans to become publicity coordinator.
The Senate proceeded into a vote to approve Alexandra Brascia to the Office of Publicity
Coordinator. Motion carried.
b. NOMINATION OF JONATHAN JAY TO THE OFFICE OF MEMBER-AT-LARGE
i. Not present
11. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS OF SENATORS AND ASUN OFFICIALS
a. NOMINATION OF RIVER JANGDA TO THE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT ELECTIONS
CHAIR
River Jangda stated that his goals were to ensure that election goals are completed successfully
and to get 25% of students to vote, and get more students involved in voting process.
Senator Herget motioned to approve the nomination. Senator Zikakis seconded.
The Senate proceeded into a vote to approve River Jangda to the Office of Assistant Elections
Chair. Motion carried.
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b. NOMINATION OF EVYNN MCFALLS TO THE OFFICE OF BALLOT COORDINATOR
Evynn Mcfalls: Currently, I work at Insight Magazine. We are trained to work with web
platforms.
Senator Herget motioned to approve the nomination. Senator Sharma seconded.
Senator Deraedt left at 8:34 PM.
The Senate proceeded into a vote to approve Evynn Mcfalls to the Office of Ballot Coordinator.
Motion carried.
c. NOMINATION OF ZIAD RASHDAN TO THE OFFICE OF MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Ziad Rashdan: I am the marketing chair on the Business Council. I was the Pledge Class Captain
of Delta Sigma Pi. I am in the peer mentors program- mentor program to freshman. I intend to
run for Senate in the future. The committees that I would like to be involved in are Budget and
Finance and Public Affairs.
Senatot Herget motioned to approve the nomination. Senator Edgington seconded.
The Senate proceeded into a vote to approve Ziad Rashdan to the Office of Ballot Coordinator
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ELECTION OF SENATE OFFICERS
VETO MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT
CONSENT AGENDA
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION
The following bills and resolutions received their first reading:
a. S.B. 79-27: To Revise SAS 1104
Senator Edgington motioned to fast track S.B. 79-27. Senator Hummel seconded. Motion carried.
b. S. Res. 79-77: To Amend Senate Rule XIV
Senator Fehr motioned to fast track S.Res 79-77. Senator Hummel seconded.
c. S. Res. 79-78: To Provide for the Winter Recess of the 79th Session of the Senate
Senator Sheehy motioned to fast track S.Res. 79-78. Senator Fehr seconded.
Senator Herget assumed the responsibilities of Speaker.
16. MOTIONS TO FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION
a. S.B. 79-27: To Revise SAS 1104
Speaker Broad regained responsibilities of Speaker.
Senator Sheehy motioned to approve S.B. 79-27: To Revise SAS 1104. Senator Fehr seconded the motion.
Senator Fehr explained that this bill would reword the use “scholarship” to “award” in the SAS.
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The Senate moved into a vote to approve S.B. 79-27: To Revise SAS 1104. Motion carried.
b. S. Res. 79-77: To Amend Senate Rule XIV
Senator Herget assumed the responsibilities of Speaker.
Senator Fehr motioned to approve S. Res. 79-77: To Amend Senate Rule XIV. Senator Clarke seconded.
Speaker Broad: I hope that this resolution is clear enough.
The Senate proceeded into a vote to approve S. Res. 79-77: To Amend Senate Rule XIV. Motion carried.
c. S. Res. 79-78: To Provide for the Winter Recess of the 79th Session of the Senate
Speaker Broad regained the responsibilities of Speaker.
Senator Edgington motioned to amend page 2 line 21 by changing “December 7th” to “December 14,
2011”. Senator Fehr seconded.
Amy Koeckes: Historically senate has met on dead day, last year was the first time that they didn’t.
The Senate voted on the amendment. Motion failed.
Senator Sheehy motioned by unanimous to amend page 3 line 8 to add “no more than 11”.
The names of Senators Clarke, del Carlo, Fehr, Higgins, Moore, Sharma, Kobany and Sheehy were added
to the Resolution. Motion carried.
The Senate went into discussion about the potential Chair of the Interim Committee.
Senator Sheehy: As a Senator of CABNR, I am interested. I have been looking at a way to pick up a
leadership position. I have also been doing research.
Senator del Carlo: As Vice Chair, I chaired the Committees on Academics and Gov. Ops.
Senator Kobany asked about research experience.
Senator Sheehy: At my old job, PATH. Behavior Analysis.
Senator del Carlo: I do have two projects in neuroscience.
After receiving the most votes, Senator del Carlo was chosen as the Chair of the Interim Committee.
The Senate proceeded into a vote.
17. SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION
The following bills and resolutions will receive their second reading and may be considered:
a. S. Res. 79-75: To Censure Senator Moore
Sheehy. Fehr.
Sheehy: defense?
Moore: For missing meetings, both committees meet on Friday and I work . lack of communication on
my part. Took myself off the committees too late.
Moore: I don’t think my absence reflects my duties as a senator.
Motion carried.
b. S. Res. 79-76: To Censure Senator Jacobs
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Fehr. Edgiginton
Broad clarified was. Beliecved that this was his afault and accepts as it stands.
Moore: work schdules. Does not reflect lack of commitment.
Kobany: calls and skipes in
Fehr:
Broad: makes recommendation to talk to sagebrush 103. Pattern continues explusion.
Motion carried.
c. S.B. 79-19: An Act Making Appropriations for Rollover and General Revenues for Fiscal Year 2012
Sheehy.
Zikkakis: recognizing roll over.
Sharma motioned to amend the titile “ an acting making appropriations for roll over, general revenue, and
operariond for the budget and finance aaccount.
Page 1 line 7 strike
Page 2 line 2 “, an a new operation line item is create entitled, “Millier Awrad”, with an initial
iedappripration of $500. Motion carried.
Del carlo motioned to reconsider previous motion. Fehr.
Motion failed.
BACK TO ORIGINAL.
Edgington,
HERGET chair.
Edgiogitnon page 2, line 9 “1” to “6”.
Moore unanimous consent “0119”
Del carlo: once we pass this
Vote. Motion carried
BROAD
d. S.B. 79-14: An Act Making Appropriations for Operating for Traditions Board for Fiscal Year 2012
Sheehy. Fehr.
Chief of staff: increase will be towards bus trip for basketball(4000), mackey week events (2000), macky
service day (3000).
Edgington line 17 b calrified
M,otion
e. S.B. 79-15: An Act Making Appropriations for Operating for Clubs and Organizations for Fiscal Year
2012
Edgi. Fehr.
Demuth: increase operating with 7000 for portapotties for intramuals. Rent til spring semester.
Higgins: couldn’t we threaten.
Pres:
f.
S.B. 79-16: An Act Making Appropriations for Operating for Clubs and Organizations for Fiscal Year
2012
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Sheehy. Sharma
Demuth: asking for money to go back into contract with orgsync. Contract is due in January.
Edgignton: every other year?
Denuth: 3 year plan, making installments. N(j)
g. S.B. 79-17: An Act Making Appropriations for Operating for Legislative Affairs for Fiscal Year 2012
Sheehy. Fehr,
Stannard: two things addition 1000 to operating account this point we have spent 60% of allocation. We
have a couple of events coming up for demotcrats and reb for state senate. 350 for travel account. Meet
with counterparts with UNLV.
Zikakis: I support this and we see really great things from department
del carlo surprised you worked on so little.
h. S.B. 79-18: An Act Making Appropriations for Operating for Programming for Fiscal Year 2012
Sheehy. Kobany.
Huili: basically from operating and travel 20,000. Sending UC Riverside see the behind the scenes.
Something we’ve never done before. Bill nye is 25,000 and wolfstock going to fundraising.
Edgignton: its going to be an awesome event.
Huili to add: 50,000 people. Revenue 75,000
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S.B. 79-20: An Act Making Appropriations for Operating for Unity Initiatives for Fiscal Year 2012
Sheehy. Fehr.
Neben: director yee: increase 5000.
Meza: I support this and in committee we also suggested allocating more funds to the department.
Increase diversity and education.
edgington
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S.B. 79-21: An Act Making Appropriations from the Capital Account to Purchase of a Storage Container
for the ASUN Sala Intramural Fields
ehr. Del carlo.
Demuth: history they have been able to storage. The equipment large enough. Best to purchase own
container: all recognized clubs would store, help out a lot for infrastuture while be used year to yeatr basis
saving cost of club funding,
Meza: I support this, trust Demuth.
REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to come before the body, Speaker Broad adjourned the meeting at 10:32 PM.