Student Senate

Minutes: Tuesday, December 2, 2003

Speaker: Robert C. Van Schoyck
Clerk: Steven Druckenmiller
Floor Leader: Andrew Acree
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2003
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: GSA Room, Blackmore Library

I. Call to Order

Speaker Robert C. Van Schoyck called the meeting to order at 7:39 PM in the GSA Room of the Blackmore Library.

Senators Present
Acree, Bachus, Barnd, Bowman, Bravard, Burton (L), Callahan, DeArdo, Druckenmiller, Duffy, Fry, Gunnoe, Harmon, Harris, Hudson, Lyons, Martini, Meyer, Meyers, Reinagel, Smith, Tornero, Turney, Van Schoyck, Williams, Winston, Wong, York, Zakrzewski.

Senators Not Present
Ensley

Devotions
Senator Bowman offered a devotional reading from Ephesians and a prayer

II. Reading & Approval of Minutes

The minutes were approved with no changes

III. Public Comment

• Provost Ney spoke about the importance of Student Government and her willingness to work with any student on issues that concern the campus
• CUSATA gave a talk about their National Art Therapy Conference
• Stephanie Chandler stated that the students would start a referendum if President Freeman is removed from office

IV. Committee Reports

Academic Affairs Committee –Sen. Chris Burton, Chair
The Committee met with 5 of 6 Senators present and no Secretary

• Senator Harmon is continuing her work with Don Miller on College Bowl. The Campus tournament will be held at the end of January
• Senator Burton is continuing to find suitable locations for the recently purchased classroom maps. Two have already been placed
• Senator Druckenmiller is working on a plan with IT to replace all of the computers in the satellite lab for Saylor-Ackerman and use the replaced computers to increase the size of labs in SS and Schaaf
• Senator Acree is working on a solution to solve the lack of left-handed desks on campus

Multicultural Affairs Committee –Sen. Kris Wong, Chair
The Committee met with 6 of 6 Senators present and no Secretary

• The Committee discussed the goals raised at the Senate retreat
• The Committee is planning on providing input to the Master Plan in favor of increased handicap accessibility
• The Committee is working on setting up World Week and the Flag Ceremony
• The Committee is looking at working with AAA and UP to celebrate the Chinese New Year in February

Student Interests Committee –Sen. Eric Bowman, Chair
The Committee met with 6 of 6 Senators present and no Secretary

• The Committee is working with Harvey Pugh on the Recycling Program
• The Committee is looking at an adopt-a-park Program
• The third week in January is going to be Environmental Week
• The Committee is finishing the Campus Ministries Survey

Student Life Committee –Sen. Shane Gunnoe, Chair
The Committee met with 8 of 9 Senators present and no Secretary

• The Committee discussed the logistics of the planned outdoor basketball court
• The Organization Room Task Force has selected Sigma Alpha Iota for the new organization room, and has allowed Ebony Brotherhood Association to move to a larger location

Finance, Planning and Development Committee –Sen. Daniel Meyers, Chair
The Committee met twice, both meetings with 3 of 3 Senators present and no Secretary

• The Committee helped fund Thanksgiving events
• The Committee has submitted four bills with accompanying information for the Senate’s consideration
• The Committee is reviewing the Student Handbook
• The Committee is looking into a possible resolution for President Fredrickson and Vice President Aungst

Judiciary Committee – Sen. Andrew Acree, Chair
The Committee reviewed impeachment charges that were submitted to them

The Committee has impeached President Andrea Freeman and advocates that the Senate commence with her removal

Subcommittee Reports were waived in the interest of time

V. New Business

Impeachment
Senator Acree, chair of the Judiciary Committee, presents the impeachment case to the Senate, detailing four charges:

Charge #1: That President Andrea Freeman failed to prepare a budget, therefore failing in one of her constitutional duties as President.

Charge #2: That President Andrea Freeman failed to make form committees she was constitutionally required to commission

Charge #3: That President Andrea Freeman failed to hold bi-monthly Cabinet meetings, therefore failing in one of her constitutional duties as President

Charge #4: That President Andrea Freeman failed to execute proper Public Relations

The Floor is opened to debate

Senator Meyers motions to close debate

• The motion is seconded by Senator Bowman
• With a vote of 22-6, debate is closed

After the tabulation of the secret ballots, the removal of President Freeman goes forth with 24 YES, 3 NO and 1 ABSTENTION
Therefore, President Andrea Freeman is removed from office

Senate Resolution #102
Senator Williams introduces Senate Resolution #102
The Floor is opened to debate

• Senator Williams motions to add a Section 3, reading “Whereas the Speaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance”
  • Senator Druckenmiller seconds the motion
• Senator Gunnoe motions to Close Debate on the amendment
  • Senator Turney seconds the motion
• Senator Turney moves to close debate by unanimous consent
  • Senator DeArdo seconds

Debate on the Amendment is closed

• Senator Turney moves to approve the amendment by unanimous consent
  • Senator Gunnoe seconds the motion

The Amendment is approved with unanimous consent
Senator Tornero is to be added as a sponsor

• Senator Hudson moves to close debate on the resolution
  • Senator Fry seconds the motion
• Senator Turney moves to close debate by unanimous consent
  • Senator Fry seconds the motion

Debate is closed

• Senator Turney moves to approve the resolution by unanimous consent
  • Senator DeArdo seconds the motion

The Resolution is approved by unanimous consent

Senate Resolution #103
Senator Harmon introduces the Resolution
- Senator Fry moves to close debate
o Senator Gunnoe seconds the motion
- Senator Turney moves to close debate by unanimous consent
o Senator Burton seconds the motion
Debate is closed
- Senator DeArdo moves to approve the Resolution by unanimous consent
o Senator Bowman seconds the motion
The Resolution is approved by unanimous consent

Senate Bill #113
The Speaker has waived the reading of Senate Bill 113
Senator Burton introduces
- Senator Druckenmiller moves to close debate
o Senator Barnd seconds the motion
- Senator Turney moves to close debate by unanimous consent
o Senator Williams seconds the motion
Debate is closed
Senate Bill #113 passes with 28 YES and 0 NO

Senate Bill #114
Senator Meyers introduces
- Senator Meyers moves to close debate
o Senator Bravard seconds the motion
With a vote of 17 YES and 10 NO, debate is closed
With a vote of 18 YES, 8 NO and 1 ABSTENTION, Senate Bill #114 passes

Senate Bill #115
Senator Meyers makes changes to Senate Bill #115 and introduces
- Senator Druckenmiller moves to close debate
o Senator Bowman seconds the motion
With 14 YES, 3 NO and 10 ABSTENTIONS, Senate Bill #115 passes

Senate Bill #116
Senator Meyers introduces
- Senator Harmon moves to close debate
o Senator Smith seconds the motion
With a vote of 8 YES and 19 NO, debate continues
- Senator Acree moves to close debate
o Senator DeArdo seconds the motion
With a vote of 18 YES and 9 NO, debate is closed
With a vote of 24 YES and 3 NO, Senate Bill #116 passes

Senate Bill #117
Senator Meyers introduces
- Senator Meyers moves to close debate
o Senator Bowman seconds the motion
- Senator Burton moves to close debate by unanimous consent
o Senator Bowman seconds the motion
Debate is closed
With a vote of 24 YES, 2 NO and 1 ABSTENTION, Senate Bill #117 passes

Senate Bill #118
Senator Williams introduces
- Senator Smith moves to amend the bill, adding a Section 6, reading:
“Whereas the flag will remain in the meeting room of Student Government and travel with Student Government to wherever the body may meet”
o Senator Harmon seconds the motion
- Senator Hudson moves to close debate on the amendment
o Senator Bravard seconds the motion
- Senator Gunnoe moves to close debate by unanimous consent
o Senator Bard seconds the motion
Debate on the Amendment is closed
- Senator Gunnoe moves to approve the amendment by unanimous consent
- Senator Williams seconds the motion
The Amendment is approved
- Senator Druckenmiller moves to close debate on the resolution
o Senator Harmon seconds the motion
- Senator Meyers moves to close debate by unanimous consent
o Senator Barnd seconds the motion
Debate is closed
With 26 YES and 1 NO, Senate Bill #118 is passed

Senate Bill #119
Senator DeArdo introduces
- Senator Druckenmiller moves to add Section 5
o Senator Harmon seconds the motion
- Senator Barnd moves to close debate on the amendment
o Senator Bravard seconds the motion
- Senator Harmon moves to close debate by unanimous consent
o Senator Martini seconds the motion
Debate is closed
- Senator Meyers moves to approve the amendment by unanimous consent
o Senator Callahan seconds the motion
The Amendment is approved
- Senator Meyers moves to amend Section 4
o Senator DeArdo seconds the motion
- Senator Bowman motions to close debate on the amendment
o Senator DeArdo seconds the motion
- Senator Harmon to close debate on the amendment by unanimous consent
o Senator Barnd seconds the motion
Debate is closed
- Senator Bowman moves to approve the amendment by unanimous consent
o Senator Hudson seconds the motion
The Amendment is approved
- Senator Druckenmiller moves to close debate on the bill
o Senator Harmon seconds
- Senator Smith moves to close debate by unanimous consent
o Senator DeArdo seconds the motion
Debate is closed
- Senator Meyer moves to approve by unanimous consent
o Senator Gunnoe seconds the motion
Senate Bill #119 is passed by unanimous consent

VI. Announcements
Be mindful that your office hour will likely change with the semester

New meeting dates will be established as soon as possible

Special Elections to replace the President will be held in accordance with legislation passed. Please refer all presidential candidates to the Judiciary Committee

Senator Zakrzewski is leaving to study abroad

VII. Adjournment