ASLCSC Senate Meeting Minutes

November 8, 2005

Ninth Senate

Call to order

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

Roll Call

Present: Senators Bybee, Hanson, Johnson, Mewes, Rawson, Riggers, Smith. President Racich, Vice-President Ambriz, Committees Director Bloomsburg, Chief Justice Allen, Associate Justice Schuster.

Late: Senator Ojeda

Excused Absent: Media Relations Director Rohde

Audience: Ron Smith, Ernie Williams, Brandon Lytle, Senate Secretary Myndie VanHorn.

Approval of Minutes:

Motion to approve minutes of November 1, 2005 Senator Ramirez, second Senator Rawson. Unanimous.

Student Government Advisor

■ Ernie Williams- Got the approval for the Coeur d’ Alene Committee to receive credits for Student Government. Have been in touch with Heidi Wilkins and will be sending her information to get started on that.

Student Activities Coordinator

■ Brandon Lytle- Texas Hold ‘Em Wednesday at 7 p.m., showing of the “40-Year Old Virgin” at 7 p.m. in WCC. “Simple People” will be performing in the SUB Solarium at noon Thursday, free.

LCSC Administration Communications

■ Ron Smith- Nothing.

Executive Communications

■ President Racich- Student Health Insurance Committee met and finalized their report for the State Board of Education. Will be talking with the SBOE by phone tomorrow. ITPG Resolution was submitted to the committee; they seemed happy with it and are finalizing their report for the President.

■ Vice-President Ambriz- Grant funding emails were sent out to advisers and Presidents today and tomorrow the IDG’s will be sent out to the clubs for their Grant Funding.

■ Committees Director Bloomsburg- Committees seem to be coming along on their Policies & Procedures.

Judicial Communications

■ Chief Justice Allen- College Crew’s constitution was sent back to College Crew for review. Needed further definition in some of areas of the constitution. Organization of Non-Traditional Students constitution was passed. Residence Hall Association constitution was passed. ASLCSC 2005-2006 election code is done and will be getting copies of the code to everyone on Thursday for review. There is a campaign fund change to get it better in line with inflation.

Committee Reports

Christmas Craft Fair: Vice-President Ambriz reported that the Committee met last week, has been working on Policies & Procedures. Also reported that the committee met with Jaime White in the Activity Center to figure out logistics. Informed the Senate that we will not be using the gym floor as they just got it fixed and we do not want the ASB to be responsible for any damage that could possibly happen to the gym floor during the Craft Fair. Will get the confirmations for the vendors sent out this week. Met with Dale Askew with Sodexho today to figure out how to offer a fundraising opportunity to Clubs and Orgs for concessions.

Diversity: Senator Sherpa reported that the committee met last week and worked on the Policies and Procedures. Meeting tomorrow. Senator Hanson reported that the committee would like input and ideas for Civil Rights Day.

Outdoor Rec: Senator Rawson reported that they met last Thursday. Had an official election of officers, Senator Rawson: Chair, Senator Bybee: Vice Chair, Senator Riggers: Secretary. Committee is in the process of formalizing Policies & Procedures. Discussed the progress of the outdoor rec status. Most of the kayaks etc. are stored at the Physical Plant right now awaiting proper storage. Home Depot has donated some goods to prepare the building for proper storage for the gear. Committee discussed and voted to stop the leasing of the Boathouse, officially informed Ron Smith, and will be drafting a Resolution to relinquish responsibility for the Boathouse. Will also be drafting a Resolution to hand over the canoe to Outdoor Recreation and Student Activities. Committee included Jayson Ulrich and Brandon Lytle on the committee. Lytle reported that the storage facilities for the gear will be done when the shelving is built in the storage area, feels that there is not demand for the gear at this time of year so it isn’t pressing to get it all done in a hurry at this point.

Ways & Means: Senator Ramirez reported that they met last Thursday and worked on the grievance section. Meeting today and Thursday after the Senate meetings.

Santa’s Helpers: Senator Johnson reported that the committee met this morning. Elected Vice Chair: Allen Mewes and Secretary: Myndie VanHorn. Have a draft of a letter to be sent out to local businesses decided to not send it out blanket to everyone on the list. Will be sending it to people who have given donations in the past. Have a collection of cans, some need wrapped so any free time you have feel free to wrap the cans.

Old Business

None.

New Business

■ Senate Bill 05-F027: Funding for Professional Technical Preview Day: Author: Senator Rawson introduced. Discussion ensued. Motion to vote, Senator Hanson, second Senator Ramirez. Roll call vote: 10 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Bill passed unanimously.

Senate Information Reports

■ Senator Bybee asked Ron Smith where the gym repair funds came from. Ron Smith advised that the sub-contractor was absorbing that cost.

■ Senator Hanson reported that the SD097 change to Pass/Fail has passed through the Curriculum Committee. Mid-term grades were discussed during Student Affairs, the Committee is willing to endorse the Resolution to the Faculty Senate. Also discussed getting some of the professors involved in Civil Rights Day.

■ Senator Smith brought up the NWLC and the schedule for leaving. Those involved decided to stay after the meeting to discuss logistics.

■ Senator Sherpa asked if the TRR’s old office is still open? Informed that the room assignment will be decided on at a SUB board meeting which is yet to be scheduled.

Audience Time

■ None

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn Senator Ramirez, second Senator Sherpa. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by: Myndie VanHorn

05-F027 Roll Call Vote
	Y	N	A
Bybee	X
Hanson	X
Johnson	X
Mewes	X
Ojeda	X
Ramirez	X
Rawson	X
Riggers	X
Sherpa	X
Smith	X

ES= Excused Sick