UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS' GOVERNMENT
Eighteenth Senate Twenty-third Session
March 13, 1997


I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL:

Senator Dupey, Senator Eden, Senator Wazir, Senator Matthys, Speaker Latino, Senator Martinez, Senator Horner, Senator Percell, Senator Derr, Senator Barrows, Senator Pacheco (late), Senator Cousar.

III. AGENDA:

Senator Eden moved to add "Section X. NEW BUSINESS a. Referendum # 97-1 and # 97-2".
No objections.
Senator Cousar moved to add "Constitutional Amendment # 225 under Section X. NEW BUSINESS. No objections.
Senator Eden moved to accept the agenda as amended. No objections.

IV. MINUTES:

Senator Eden moved to accept the minutes. No objections.

V. EXECUTIVE REPORTS:

A. President Kelly reported on a new applicant for justice, Jeannoel Wilson.
Speaker Latino asked for questions.
Senator Eden asked him what he felt he could contribute to ASG.
Jeannoel Wilson responded that he would bring leadership skills and ideas.
Senator Matthys moved to vote by secret ballot. Motion passed.
Parliamentarian Cook announced that candidate Wilson was accepted.

B. Vice President Patent reported on the discount cards and asked for a list of stores in the area that we would like to have on the cards. He also discussed a book about renting that would be very informative to students and wanted to know the senate's view of making it available to them at ASG's cost through the general fund.
Senator Martinez moved to buy the renter's book. Motion failed.

C. PSAS Representative - Ben Wright reported that he was disappointed that the USC Today committee didn't work out because he felt it would be a good way to keep communications going well. He announced the National Paideia Conference next week.
Speaker Latino stated that the USC today reporters decided that they did not want to be a part of the US Today Senate Committee.

VI. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS:

A. Speaker Latino announced that next week's meeting would be a Senate Emergency Session to vote on all the Senate Bills prior to Spring Break. Club Olympics - is going well, 15 clubs are going to participate. ASG is going to put on 5 events including tricycle racing, running through tires, and other events. Each category winner will earn points toward a trophy which will be passed from year to year. At 4 pm there will be a powder puff football game. Sign up sheets will be available prior to the 25 and also on that day.

B. Senator Percell reported for Speaker Pro Tem Arellano- The Senate Pro Council is active now with 5 members, so regular meetings will be held following Senate Meetings.

VII. ELECTION COMMISSION CHAIR:

Election Commissioner, Melissa Allen, reminded everyone that persons running for office need to write on the petition what school they are running for.
Dr. Hill said that pictures can still be taken if people will get into the office quickly.

VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. COFC - Vice President Patent reported on the new charter application for the Association for Worksite Health Promotion. The representative was not present.
Senator Pacheco moved that the application be tabled until next week. Motion passed.
Vice President Patent introduced the representative from The Language Society to request funding from COFC.
The Language Society representative reported on the various activities the club has held to raise the funds for the event and mentioned that this club has not requested money for three years.
Senator Eden moved to vote on the allocation request of $900.00. Motion passed.
Speaker Latino asked how many approved the allocation. Motion passed.
The Language Society was granted an allocation of $900.00 from the COFC account.

B. Traffic Appeals - Senator Dupey reported there were 8 appeals denied, 1 approved, and 1 no show.

C. PR Committee - Senator Matthys reported that the newsletter would be named "ASG Thunder". Senator Derr reported that he sent a press release to USC Today about the current events and the Election and they said it would not be included in the paper.

D. Awards and Banquets - Senator Dupey reported that the members of the month are Senator Wazir and Senator Derr. The Aspen Leaf has been reserved and everything is ready.

E. Safety and Security - Senator Horner reported about a rat lab that was put in the Biology Building and the vent and heat ducts.

F. Alumni Committee - Senator Derr reported that the Alumni Committee will be meeting next week and if there are any comments or questions to get with him.

IX. OLD BUSINESS:

A. ASG Member of the Year - Speaker Latino asked for nominations for ASG Member of the Year. Nominations were for Jackie Hampton, Nikki Latino, & Kristi Larrew.
Senator Cousar nominated Alex Patent.
Speaker Latino announced that voting would be by secret ballot.
Parliamentarian Cook announced that the Outstanding ASG Member of the Year was Jackie Hampton.

X. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Referendum # 97 - 1 read by Senator Eden.
Senator Matthys moved to vote on the Referendum. Motion failed. Discussion was held.
Senator Eden moved to vote on the Referendum. Motion passed.
Speaker Latino asked for the vote on Referendum # 97 - 1. 6 yes; 3 no; 2 abstain.
Parliamentarian Cook announced that the Referendum # 97 - 1 passed to be placed on the election ballot.

B. Referendum # 97 - 2 was read by Senator Eden. Discussion was held.
Speaker Latino asked for the vote if there were no objections. There were none.
Parliamentarian Cook announced that the Referendum # 97 -2 passed to be placed on the election ballot.

XI. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

Nissa Maddox from CoPirg announced that the recycling program was going well. Starting on Monday containers will be placed on campus where students can re-cycle plastic, newspaper and aluminum. Unfortunately, due to misuse, there will not be a container in the Residence Hall area.
Senator Wazir reported that she received a letter from a student who requested that a handicapped access be made for the Music Building to the Library. This matter was referred to the ADA Act Committee.

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Senator Barrows reminded everyone to take down posters that had expired on the bulletin boards.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT:

Speaker Latino asked if there were any objections to adjourning. There were none. Meeting adjourned.