ASLCSC Senate Meeting Minutes

December 5, 2006

Tenth Senate

 

 

 

Present

Absent

Late

Allen

 X

 

 

Arnzen

 X

 

 

Astle

 X

 

 

Estes

 X

 

 

Fragnella

 X

 

 

Frei

 X

 

 

Karen Johnson

 X

 

 

Kent Johnson

X

 

 

Ojeda

X

 

 

 

 

Call to order

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

 

Roll Call

Present: Senators Allen, Arnzen, Astle, Estes, Fragnella, Frei, Karen Johnson, Kent Johnson, Ojeda. President Bloomsburg, Vice President Smith, Media Relations Director Sherpa, Committees Director Gray, Chief Justice Vaughan, Associate Justice Wittman, Associate Justice Zipse, Associate Justice Ramirez, Associate Justice Curd.

Excused Absent: Ernie Williams

Audience: Tony Fernandez, Brandon Lytle, Senate Secretary Myndie VanHorn.

 

Approval of Minutes:

Approval of the minutes for November 28, 2006. Motion Senator Frei, second Senator Estes. 9 Yes, 0 no, 0 Abstentions.

 

Student Government Advisor

■          Ernie Williams- Absent.

 

Student Activities Coordinator

■          Brandon Lytle- Nothing.  

 

LCSC Administration Communication

■          Tony Fernandez- Arrived at the start of Executive Communications.

 

Executive Communications

■          President Bloomsburg- SBOE. BSU got a 30 million bond for additions to SUB and approval for funding for the Science and Research Building. ISU’s referendum for a new gym failed. All of the LCSC issues went through. Very proud of LCSC Administration and how they handle things. Contract for new dorms passed without any problems. There was a flyer put out for the State Student Association. Passed time to Tony Fernandez. Provost Fernandez stated the SBOE was a very successful meeting for LCSC. Clean bill of health and no reportable conditions at LCSC. No real concerns about how the college handles its finances. All soft and appropriated positions went well. The overall mood of SBOE with LCSC was good. Initiative for Community colleges was supported by the SBOE, the way they support them probably won’t hurt LC at all. Handed floor back over to President Bloomsburg. Explained that the stipend bill was vetoed. There was a problem with the amounts on the bill. Because he had not signed the bill he just decided to veto the bill rather than go through the rigmarole of a new bill. Handed out a letter explaining the veto. 

■          Vice-President Smith- Officially withdrew Resolution 06-F001 and introduced Resolution 06-F004.  Thanked the committee for all of their hard work at the Craft Fair. Very pleased with how everyone helped out on the committee. Senator Karen Johnson stayed the night at the Activity Center. CJ Vaughan and AJ Zipse dealt with the signage. President Bloomsburg helped with the layout. Figured that there was at least 200 volunteer hours put in just over last weekend. Heard several good reports, comments that it was the best Craft Fair the college has produced. Was told by President Thomas that this was the best Craft Fair. Advised he handed out the budget to the Finance Committee. Went over the budget. Ways & Means has three bills with the bylaw changes, need to friendly amend the agenda to include the bills.

Motion to amend the agenda to include Bills 06-F028, F029, and F030, Senator Fragnella, second Senator Allen. Unanimous.

Motion to amend the agenda to include Bill 06-F031, Senator Fragnella, second Senator Frei. Unanimous.

            VP Smith advised that the rulings that were in the box are in regards to the Bylaws changes.  Talked about the SBOE and Higher Ed Week and the fact that there needs to be a bill on the table at the next meeting so that trip can be paid for. Senator Estes advised he would write the bill for this travel.

■          Media Relations Director Sherpa- Thanked the Craft Fair members. Thanked Clay for helping with the ads. Clubs and Orgs Friday in Activity Center West 12:15. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be the day before students come back to campus, there will be a bill presented later.

■          Committees Director Gray: stated he would like Eugenia to talk about Santa’s Helpers. She advised she would discuss it later on in the meeting.

 

Judicial Communications

■          Chief Justice Vaughan- Talked about the decisions regarding the Bylaw changes. Election code will be on the table next week.

 

Committee Reports

Santa’s Helpers: Senator Ojeda advised they will be meeting Thursday before the Roundtable.

Curriculum Committee: Senator Fragnella stated there were a lot of proposals that came through for first reading and some that were passed for second reading.

Committees Director Gray stated he would like Committee Chairs to get with him about upcoming meetings so they can be put on the board.

 

Old Business

Motion to take Resolution 06-F001 off the table, Senator Kent Johnson, second Senator Estes. Unanimous. VP Smith withdrew Resolution 06-F001.

 

New Business

■          Senate Bill 06-F028: ASLCSC Bylaw Amendments.  Motion to vote Senator Kent Johnson, second Senator Fragnella. Roll call vote: 9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Bill passed.

■          Senate Bill 06-F029: ASLCSC Bylaw Amendments. Discussion ensued. Senator Johnson asked if the ruling would conflict with the eligibility and qualifications Article XIII, Section 1, and Subsection 2.400 in regards to impeachment (Page 33) of the Bylaws. Discussion ensued. AJ Vaughan stated it would not conflict. Motion to vote Senator Fragnella, second Senator Allen. Roll call vote: 8 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstention (Senator Kent Johnson). Bill passed.  

■          Senate Bill 06-F030: ASLCSC Bylaw Amendments. Motion to vote Senator Kent Johnson, second Senator Fragnella. Roll call vote:  9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Bill passed. 

■          Senate Bill 06-F031: Donation to YWCA for MLK Day Celebration. Motion for friendly amendment Senator Allen line 14 to change bill to read “Funding for the YWCA Planning Committee.” Second Senator Frei. Unanimous. Motion to vote Senator Kent Johnson, second Senator Fragnella. Roll call vote: 9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Bill passed. 

■          Senate Bill 06-F032: Stipend Allocation. Motion for friendly amendment Senator Fragnella to change the amount on line 10 to read “$8942.50.” Senator Frei. Unanimous. Motion for friendly to line 19 to read $3545.00 and line 20 to read $3942.50, second Senator Fragnella. Unanimous. Motion to vote Senator Kent Johnson, second Senator Fragnella. Roll call vote: 9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Bill passed. 

■          Senate Resolution 06-F004: Doc Sears Legacy Project. Brandon Lytle asked if they had spoken to Margo yet. VP Smith stated that they had not, but President Thomas advised they should pass the resolution before talking to Margo so she knows the will of the students. Motion to vote Senator Fragnella, second Senator Arnzen. Roll call vote: 9 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstentions. Bill passed. 

 

Senate Bill 06-F028 Roll Call Vote

Senate Bill 06-F029 Roll Call Vote

 

Y 

N

A

 

Y 

N

A

Allen

X

 

 

Allen

X

 

 

Arnzen

X

 

 

Arnzen

X

 

 

Astle

X

 

 

Astle

X

 

 

Estes

X

 

 

Estes

X

 

 

Fragnella

X

 

 

Fragnella

X

 

 

Frei

X

 

 

Frei

X

 

 

Karen Johnson

X

 

 

Karen Johnson

X

 

 

Kent Johnson

X

 

 

Kent Johnson

 

 

X 

Ojeda

X

 

 

Ojeda

X

 

 

Senate Bill 06-F030 Roll Call Vote

Senate Bill 06-F031 Roll Call Vote

 

Y 

N

A

 

Y 

N

A

Allen

X

 

 

Allen

X

 

 

Arnzen

X

 

 

Arnzen

X

 

 

Astle

X

 

 

Astle

X

 

 

Estes

X

 

 

Estes

X

 

 

Fragnella

X

 

 

Fragnella

X

 

 

Frei

X

 

 

Frei

X

 

 

Karen Johnson

X

 

 

Karen Johnson

X

 

 

Kent Johnson

X

 

 

Kent Johnson

 X

 

 

Ojeda

X

 

 

Ojeda

X

 

 

Senate Bill 06-F031 Roll Call Vote

Senate Resolution 06-F004 Roll Call Vote

 

Y 

N

A

 

Y 

N

A