Student Senate
1st Meeting of the 28th Session
8 May 2014
Fish Bowl – Cowles Library
I.
Call to Order
A. Start time: 9:00 PM
II.
Roll Call
III.
Approval of Minutes
A. Motion to Approve by Senator Maisto
B. Seconded by Senator O’Hea
C.
IV.
Motion Passed
Student Body President – Joey Gale
A.
B.
C.
D.
V.
Introduction of Guests and Proxies
Student Appointments
Explanation of Executive Responsibilities
Meeting Expectations
Administrative Report – Associate Dean of Students Ann Miller
A.
Explanation of Advisor
VI.
Speakers
VII.
Unfinished Business
VIII.
New Business
A. MOTION SS [140508] –A; Senate Meeting Time
1.
Seconded by Treasurer Maisto
2.
Debate to Vice President Duden
3.
Questions
4.
Debate
5.
Move to Pass by Acclimation by Senator O’Hea
6.
Motion Passed
B. MOTION SS [140508] –B; Committee Chairman & Liaison Appointments
1.
Seconded by Senator Lough
2.
Debate to Vice President Duden
3.
Questions
4.
Debate
5.
Move to Friendly Amend Zachary Blevins from liaison to chair
6.
Move to Pass by Acclimation by Senator Verhasselt
7.
Motion Passed
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C.
MOTION SS [140508] –C; Officer Nominations
1.
Seconded by Senator Borchardt
2.
Debate to Vice President Duden
3.
Questions
a.
Senator Thomason: Are we going to fill the PR Liaison?
i.
In the Fall
4.
Debate
5.
Move to Pass by Acclimation by Senator Donat
6.
Motion Passed
D. MOTION SS [140508] –D; President Pro-Temp
E.
1.
Seconded by Treasurer Maisto
2.
Debate to Vice President Duden
3.
Questions
4.
Debate
5.
Called to Question by Senator Donat
6.
Seconded by Senator Verhasselt
7.
Motion Passed
Resolution SR [140508]–E; Endorsement of the Drake University DART Replacement Service
1.
Seconded by Senator Donat
2.
Debate to Vice President Duden
3.
Questions
a.
Senator Floyd: What’s the radius?
i.
b.
Vice President Graves: To the airport for travelers?
i.
c.
This bus system free to all Drake students, not raising fees for bus riders
Treasurer Maisto: Confused about why it came out of Quasi?
i.
e.
Look into it
Senator O’Hea: Open to the public? Explain fares.
i.
d.
Allocated time to Ann Miller: 10 block radius of campus, curb to curb, like the Drake Direct
Ekta wanted to use the Quasi committee; they spear-headed the initial campaign
Senator Verhasselt: Does it have a capped service? What happens with no demand?
i.
Downtime within those hours; not sure/ This is a replacement of Drake Direct, only ThursdaySunday
f.
Senator Floyd: Will public have access to this number or know if it’s available?
i.
Not sure/ Greek Street is included
4.
Debate
5.
Called to Question by Senator Blevins
2
F.
6.
Seconded by Senator Verhasselt
7.
Motion Passed
MOTION SS [140508] –F ; 2013-2014 Unspent Student Activities Fees Allocation
1.
Seconded by Senator Donat
2.
Debate to Vice President Duden
3.
Questions
4.
Debate
5.
Move to Amend to cost of pianos to $7625.00 from $7750.00
6.
Seconded by Senator Floyd
7.
Called to Question by Senator Bordchart
8.
Seconded by Treasurer Maisto
9.
Amendment Passed
10. Debate
11. Move to Pass by Acclamation by Senator Thomason
12. Motion Passed
IX.
Officer Reports
A. Student Body Vice President of Student Life – Josh Duden
1.
Binders and Nametags
2.
Senator Explanations
3.
Summer Reminders
4.
Tip of the Week- focus on Finals!!
5.
Senator of the Week - Senator O’Hea
B. Student Body Vice President of Student Activities – Adam Graves
1.
X.
Dead Day Activities
Senator Reports
A. Senator Lacek
1.
Dog Days of Finals
B. Senator O’Hea
1.
C.
Faculty Senate Meeting AAC, salary report for professors and new pension packages
Senator Lough
1.
Finalized the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences new governance board
D. Treasurer Maisto
1.
XI.
Extending bylaws regarding funding, check out SFAC on website and ask questions!
Issues
A. Vice President Duden
1.
Olmsted renovations- on track to be renovated by the Fall- which do you like?
3
B. Senator Donat
1.
XII.
Make sure to speak up in meetings!
Announcements
A. Senator Mohan
1.
Multi-cultural barbeque
2.
Bring back our girls! Campaign
B. Senator Creese
1.
C.
Cats sleep for 16 hours a day
Senator Rogers
1.
DBS- might give interviews
D. Senator Floyd
E.
1.
Good luck on finals!
2.
Senator Toof…
Senator Blevins
1.
F.
Group picture!
Senator O’Hea
1.
Working group of Multicultural Understanding- last dialogue tomorrow in Wesley house tomorrow!
G. Senator Verhasselt
1.
Jimmy John’s is renovating- closed for 3 months :/
2.
Tip of the Week: Tell yourself you’re a good person 
H. Senator Grace
I.
1.
Pronunciation of name
2.
Chorus Line this weekend
President Gale
1.
J.
Ann Miller
1.
XIII.
Sending email tomorrow
S/O for engagement this meeting
Adjournment
A. Motioned by Senator Maisto
B. Seconded by Senator Verhasselt
C.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:22 PM
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