Minutes for Meeting 167-F
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 5:14pm in upper Lola Tilly Commons.
Roll Call[*]:
Present were Senators Dallman, Devers, Frymark, Schroder, Schwinghammer, Morris, Brandt, Thorne, Shake, and Ryder.
Unexcused was Senator Molnia.
On Business were Senators Exley, Nelson, and Brewer.
Introduction of Guests:
John Fellerath – Director of Center for Health and Counseling
Christina Hurl_ert – GRD from UAA
Mandie Norris – student at UAA (for the semester)
Guest Remarks:
Mr. Fellerath gave a brief overview of the student insurance program and answered questions.
Approval of Minutes:
Senator Thorne moved to postpone approval of the minutes for meeting 167-E, and Senator Schroder seconded. With no objection, the approval was postponed..
Consideration/Confirmation of Appointments:
Consideration:
Pat Frymark – Pub Board
Senate Chair Frymark stepped down, and Senator Thorne assumed the position. The appointment was discussed. Senator Frymark moved to refer the appointment to the University Relations Committee, and Senator Brandt seconded. With no objection, the appointment was referred.
Senate Chair Thorne stepped down, and Senator Frymark reassumed the position.
Bryan Lyke – Senate
Senator Brandt moved to refer the appointment to the Executive Committee, and Senator Shake seconded. Senator Devers moved to postpone the appointment until after special orders, but received no second. Senator Brandt withdrew her motion. Senator Shake moved to refer the appointment to the Student Affairs Committee, and Senator Brandt seconded. Senator Devers objected. By a vote of 6-3, the appointment was referred to the Student Affairs Committee.
Kayla Hill – Elections Board
Senator Devers moved to expedite, and Senator Brandt seconded. Senator Thorne objected. By a vote of 6-2, the appointment was expedited.
Confirmation:
Sven Gilkey – ICAC
By a vote of 8-1, the appointment was confirmed.
Kayla Hill – Elections Board
By a vote of 1-3, the appointment was rejected.
Officer’s Reports:
Senate Chair Remarks: Senate Chair Frymark
The next meeting will be in Hess Rec. The MOUs will be the first item in special orders.
President’s Remarks: Sven Gilkey
No report.
Vice President’s Remarks: not present.
Directors’ Remarks:
Government Relations: Sunny Cha
Director Cha is working on a “get out the vote” campaign with the help of RHA. The governor candidates’ forum is scheduled for October 24th at 3:30pm.
Recycling Department: Eli Sonafrank
Director Sonafrank fixed the roof on the Taku recycling shelter, and is waiting for Human Resources to officiate his choice for recycling assistant.
Executive Officer: President Gilkey
UAF is undergoing a mid-stream accreditation check, and the officials would like to meet with ASUAF and students this Thursday at 10:15 am in Wood Center conference room E/F.
President Gilkey announced that the Organizing Director, Jake Hammond, would be beginning work this Monday.
Communications to the Senate:
Other Communications to the Senate:
Greek Council: President Gilkey
TriSig and SigEp alums will cochair the expansion committee. The council meets every other Monday at 6:15pm in the Alumni Lounge.
For Good Of The Senate:
Standing Committee Reports:
Executive Committee: Senator Devers
Senator Devers reported that the Executive Committee had discussed their legislation, and the travel contract, and had released the fall student travel applications. Senators Brandt and Shake remarked that they thought the applications were well done. The Executive Committee meets in the Senate Chambers on Friday at 2:15pm, and is currently looking for a second meeting time.
Internal Affairs Committee: Senator Morris
Senator Morris reported that there had been no meeting last week. The Internal Affairs Committee meets directly after the Senate meeting.
Student Affairs Committee: Senator Shake
Senator Shake reported that the Student Affairs Committee had tabled SB 167-003, had no recommendation for SB 167-006, and had recommended adoption on SB 167-007. They are also planning to hold the health fair in January. The committee will be meeting Wednesdays at 8pm in the Senate Chambers.
University Relations Committee: Senator Dallman
Senator Dallman reported that the committee recommended adoption of SR 167-004, and recommended the confirmation of President Gilkey to the ICAC. The University Relations Committee will be meets Thursdays at 1pm in the Senate Chambers.
Public Relations Committee: Senator Thorne
Senator Thorne reported that the committee had not met. They are working to update the display in Gruening, and asked that everyone be ready to have their picture taken at the end of next week’s Senate meeting. The Public Relations Committee meets Thursdays at 3:45pm in the Senate Chambers.
Ad-Hoc Committees:
Elections Manual Review Committee: Senator Thorne
Senator Thorne reported that the committee had met, made minor adjustments to the manual they found, and will submit the suggestions to the Internal Affairs Committee at their next meeting.
Other ASUAF Committees:
None.
Other UAF Committees:
None.
Roll Call[*]:
Present were Senators Dallman, Devers, Frymark, Schroder, Schwinghammer, Morris, Brandt, Thorne, Shake, and Ryder.
Unexcused was Senator Molnia.
On Business were Senators Exley, Nelson, and Brewer.
Special Orders:
MOU regarding ASUAF’s Executive Officer
President Gilkey explained the MOU and ASUAF’s options regarding it. Senator Devers moved to postpone the item until the next meeting, and Senator Schroder seconded. Senator Thorne moved for a 7-minute recess, but received no second. Senator Brandt moved to close discussion, and Senator Schroder seconded. With no objection, discussion was closed. By a vote of 4-2, the item was postponed until 167-G.
MOU regarding ASUAF’s Leadership Advisor
Senator Devers moved to postpone the item until the next meeting, and Senator Brandt seconded. By a vote of 6-0, the item was postponed until 167-G.
Election of an Internal Affairs Committee Chair
Senator Morris nominated himself and accepted. Senator Shake nominated Senator Schroder, who accepted. By a vote of 1-4, Senator Schroder was elected Internal Affairs Committee Chair.
Election of a Food For Thought Committee Chair
Senator Devers remarked that a chair could not be chosen from the members, as there were no members.
Election of a PUB Board Representative
Senator Thorne nominated himself and accepted. Senator Ryder nominated Senator Shake, who accepted. By a vote of 2-3, Senator Shake was chosen as the Senate’s PUB Board Representative.
First Reading of Legislation:
SB 167-006 “Amending the Attendance Policy… Again”
The bill was moved and read by Senator Devers. Senator Schroder moved to expedite, and Senator Shake seconded. With no objection, the bill was expedited.
SB 167-008 “(Partial) Sponsorship of an Ice Sculpture”
The bill was moved and read by Senator Devers. Senate Chair Frymark referred the bill to the Student Affairs Committee.
SB 167-009 “Funding Leadership Conference Travel”
The resolution was moved and read by Senator Devers. Senator Ryder moved for expedition, and Senator Morris seconded. By a vote of 6-0, the bill was expedited.
SD 167-001 – “Reopening the Tunnels”
Receiving no motions, the directive was dismissed.
SR 167-007 “Amending the RoP”
The resolution was moved and read by Senator Devers. Senate Chair Frymark referred the resolution to the Internal Affairs Committee.
Reconsideration of Vetoed Legislation: None.
Second Reading of Legislation:
SB 167-007 “Leadership Incentive”
Senator Shake reported that the Student Affairs Committee had recommended adoption. Voting yes were Senators Schroder, Morris, Brandt, Thorne, Shake, and Ryder. Voting no were Senators Dallman and Devers. By a vote of 8-2, SB 167-007 was adopted.
SR 167-004 “We Were Serious”
Senator Dallman reported that the University Relations Committee recommended adoption. Senator Devers moved for consent. With no objections, SR 167-004 was adopted.
SR 167-006A “ASUAF Commission on Campus Life Capital Improvement”
Senator Shake reported that the Student Affairs Committee had amended it, and suggested it be referred to another committee. Senator Devers moved to refer the legislation to the University Relations Committee, and Senator Shake seconded. Senator Schroder objected. By a vote of 6-3, the resolution was referred to committee.
SB 167-006 “Amending the Attendance Policy… Again”
(expedited) The bill was approved by a vote of 6-0.
SB 167-009 “Funding Leadership Conference Travel”
(expedited) Senator Devers moved to amend the enacted clause to read “Enacted, That ASUAF allocate $400 from rollover so that the Bethel Student Government President and one other student government representative can attend the UAF fall leadership conference.” Senator Brandt seconded. Senator Devers moved to amend the amendment to add that all instances of $400 be replaced with $575, but received no second. Senator Shake moved to add that all instances of $400 be amended to $650, and Senator Devers seconded. Senator Schroder objected. By a vote of 7-1, the amendment was amended. Senator Brandt moved to close discussion, and Senator Schroder seconded. By a vote of 7-1, the bill was so amended. Voting yes were Senators Dallman, Schroder, Morris, Brandt, Thorne, Shake, and Ryder. Abstaining was Senator Devers. By a vote of 7-0-1, SB 167-006A was adopted.
Other Business:
Senator Devers remarked that the Executive Committee wanted a definition for the word “timely” in the travel contract. She added that the student travel applications were completed, and that some had been distributed.
Roll Call[*]:
Present were Senators Dallman, Devers, Frymark, Schroder, Schwinghammer, Morris, Brandt, Thorne, and Ryder.
Unexcused were Senators Molnia and Shake.
On Business were Senators Exley, Nelson, and Brewer.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 pm.
[*]*Official meeting attendance:
Roll Call:
Present were Senators Dallman, Devers, Frymark, Schroder, Schwinghammer, Morris, Brandt, Thorne, Shake, and Ryder.
Unexcused was Senator Molnia.
On Business were Senators Exley, Nelson, and Brewer.
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