Montana State University
Associated Students of MSU Senate
SUB Conference Room 235
February 4, 2016
Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm by Senate Speaker Joshua B. Soares.
Minutes recorded by ASMSU Senate Secretary Mackenzie Johnson.
Roll Call: Dufner (unexcused)
Review of Previous Minutes
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Glose Move to approve (seconded)
Minutes Approved
Public Comment
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Anna Diffenderfer, Sustainable Food; Kelly Jolene, Student; Bobcat Pantry
o We hope to increase food security on campus and raise the importance of nutrition
Presentations
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Marsha Small, Society of American Indian Graduates
o Campaign for Indigenous Peoples Day at Montana State University
o We ask for your support in promoting changing Columbus day to Indigenous Peoples Day
o Reading of proposed resolution
o Ben Pease, Student, reads personal statement about the resolution emphasizing respect and
recognition of the proposed change and move towards educating people
o Meg Singer, Graduate Student, reads personal statement about defending the narrative of
indigenous people and the positive impact this day could have on the community
o Alex Newby, Graduate Student, reads personal story about his great-great-grandfathers
rescue from the Columbia river by a native man and emphasizes honoring native people
o Matt Herman, Ph.D., provides context to how many proposals are passing nationwide
regarding renaming Columbus Day, and celebrating a day of native culture
 Questions regarding why we would replace versus adding a new day
 Marsha Small: We would like to give education the right platform and
correct what is really going on and raise respect to those people
Budget Presentation
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Ellen King-Rogers, KGLT Director
o Background on current operations and overview of listeners and ratings
o Describes where their support comes from and fundraising events outcomes
o Presents layout of where funds will be distributed such as repairs, equipment, taxes, and
fees
o Identify where funds were reduced in Minor Tools
o We are asking $22,000 in support
 Marts: Questions about fundraising and postage
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 King-Rodgers: We created a separate index to measure postage costs
We hold an apprentice class three times a year
Fund-drive is coming up where we have seen $180,000 in two weeks
 Leach: Question about how many listeners are students
 5-10% of donors are students, that is how we measure listeners
 Kirby: How can we bring back a listener culture to the office?
 We stream live online, that would be great
 Campbell: Where do DJs’ get their music selection?
 From anywhere you like but no profanity or bad taste
Mary Bolick, Daycare Director
o Review of ASMSU Daycare mission statement and goals
o Our revenues increased in Daycare fees and remained the same in the Food Program
o Our expenses slightly increased through labor
o Supplies and materials pretty much stays the same
o Daycare fees increased adding over $8,000 in revenue
o What we are asking from you will cover salaries, worker’s comp, etc.
o Describes the importance of having quality and affordable childcare
o We are one of the field test sites for the LAUNCH Grant
o We have free lunch for you Senators with our kids if you call ahead
 Soares: Why are salaries increasing so much?
 Minimum wage increased and our student employees work harder than
most on campus jobs and we need to stay competitive. Labor and benefits
is only going up 3.5%, which is standard.
 Glose: What sources have you previously had for outside revenue?
 Best Beginnings incentive money, which was a grant, that we do not have
this year.
 Campbell: Why is there such a change in Workers Comp?
 We are required by the school to budget for a certain amount and
sometimes it comes in lower like last year.
 Miller: What is the cost of other daycares per day?
 $40-$60 and we provide infant care, which is rare, and we run on the
student schedule.
Mellissa Dawn, Arts & Exhibits Director
o I revised our mission statement and goals this year
o Labor cost has increased and I am requesting Director to move to tier 1 stipend
o Four current attendants at $8.50 an hour working 10 hours per week who track attendants,
sales, chores, and education of exhibit
o Fall saw 2,288 visitors which was a personal goal to track
o Revenue is based off of last year’s applications totaling $200
o Looking to raise application fee to $20 to generate more revenue
o Not a lot of work has been for sale this year so no revenue in commission yet
o Exhibitions expenses in total stayed the same at $4,400
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MAGDA was cut from the budget last year after 30 years and would like to bring it back
at $550. Helpful in networking with peers and sharing resources statewide. Money goes
towards membership fees and travel.
o Art market recognized an increase from $600 to $1000 in expenses but also an increase in
attendance this year. Now featuring twice a year explaining increase.
o 31 artists with over two thousand in sales and we get 10%, I am trying to raise it to 15%
commission
 Soares: Increasing the budget is to cover tier two to tier one, are you reapplying
for the position?
 I am reapplying and the increase will cover fees
Ron Peck, Productions Director
o Review of mission statement and goals
o We lowered the expected revenues by $500, to $1000, because we are contracted out by
ASMSU for ASMSU events
o Working on minor equipment repairs and a few equipment purchases
o Majority stays the same
Senate Reports
Miller – The honors college has a DIS degree and I am drafting a bill to have the Honors college
seat be a senator seat
Glose – Apparel should be here in the next week, both quarter zips and soft shells for $10
Jones – Spoke to Ryan about the boulder and it is moving right along
O’Keefe – Rec Sports and Fitness is starting to assess a new fee for intermurals to encourage
people to show up and assess a deposit that you will get back if you attend all your games.
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Manley: Isn’t there already a fee?
o Yes, just a deposit not a pay to play
Glose – UFPB error, lines 7-11 will be stricken. Correct copy will be at second reading and in
office.
Windham – Ellen and Mary have very complex budgets and I’m in full support. I am working on
an initiative to fund the MSU health clinic and would like us to support their accusation of
funding.
Leach – Change in club sports funding. Funding board has upped their funding and working on a
fee to fund club sports and the new turf facility.
Unfinished Business
2016-B-01 Election Schedule Reform
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Leach: move to waive reading of the bill (motion passes)
Leach: move to approve (seconded)
Glose: Passing around an updated bill with the elections committee section stricken,
friendly amendment to accept these changes (accepted)
o O’Leary: questions on why entire section was stricken
o Roll call vote: 16-0-0 resolution passes
2016-R-02 Support for the MSU Food Pantry
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Review of amendments
Campbell: Move to approve (seconded)
Marts: add Anna Diffenderfer, Dr. Alison Harmon, and Deborah Haynes (accepted)
Collins: Where will this be located?
o Zoltek: Proposed to be in Reid
Glose: Where is the funding for this coming from?
o Zoltek: They have a committee working it out
o Roll call vote: 16-0-0 resolution passes
New Business
First reading of 2016-R-3 Support of Proposed Student Building Fee Allocations
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Windham: Is the senate speaker allowed to be an official sponsor and why?
o Soares: Its procedural since its over $200,000 and I won’t be here next week
 Leach: add re-appropriations for Elections to new business (seconded)
Windham: why short notice?
o This came in right before meeting
o Motion approved, line item added to new business
First reading of reallocation of Elections funds
Campell: Move to approve (seconded)
Collins: This is a great way to increase voter turnout
Roll call vote: 15-0-0
Admin Reports
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President Birky
o Judicial council met and had important rulings
o Suicide prevention summit was successful, looking for institutional change
o Admin met to discuss new duties for Senate Secretary
o Faculty senate approved both hospitality management and culinary degree
o SUB Pub is presenting to PEC next Tuesday
o MAS looking to implement a system wide mass seminar
 Questions about why the Exponent hasn’t written an article about the polling location
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Vice President Capp
o We are hiring a PR Associate soon
o SPA is going out for hire tomorrow
o First program director meeting tomorrow
o PACE board will meet soon to discuss concerts
o Polling location will probably not have to pay facility fee, public hearings the 16th and 23rd of
February
o OIE search committee is submitting requests to the president
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Business Manager Cowles
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o Budgeting is on track
o Admin budget is behind
o Finally ordering POS system equipment next week
Chief Justice Kirby
o EHHD will go from 4 to 3 seats and At Large will go from 3 to 4 seats in elections next year
o Ethics Committee found its okay to punish a senator
o It was decided that senators should not change college seats during term beginning next term
o Finalized appeal forms
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Senate Speaker Soares
o I won’t be here next week
o Judiciary Committee progress
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Senate Speaker Pro-Tempore Pappas
o Funding board has planned MAS funding
o Thank you from Matt Caires for how many senators came to the Summit
Senate Announcements
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Collins - I am working on putting together a google calendar
Windham – Do you want us to ask for privilege to get up and leave?
o Soares: No, be respectful and go for it
O’Keefe – I have been talking to stakeholders in the Blue and Gold Ball who would like to head
the whole event. Museum of the Rockies Pompeii exhibit is next Saturday.
Windham: Move to adjourn (seconded)
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm