NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT SENATE
85th SESSION, 2005-2006
SENATE MINUTES
Wednesday, April 27th 2005
Forrest B. Hinton, Student Senate President, Presiding
President Hinton called the Senate to order at 7:30 PM
Roll Call
There were thirty-two (32) Senators (Adams, Barnes, Buffkin, Cariaga, Carter, Collins, Compton, Erica Evans, Fabricius, Gardner, Gluck, Griggs, Haggard, Hankins, Heath, Hutcherson, Lam, Melton, Oluronbi, Phillips, Price, Salama, Santiago, Saunders, Shaw, Stephenson, Templeton, Walton, Weston, Whitehouse, Winfree, Yasin) present.
There were eight (8) Senators (Brannan, Daugherty (em), Hardy, Hoy, Rice, Rondell Smith, Sohail, Thornton) absent.
A quorum was present.
The following officials were also present: Edwards, Hinton, Piavis, Toms, Barbour, Busby, and Heard
Approval of the Journal
The journal for April 20th, 2005 stands approved as written
Oath of Office
Sen. Rondahl and Jones swear to the oath of office.
Receipt of Petitions and Correspondence
Receipt of notice of resignation from Sen. Daugherty; Resignation accepted by general consent.
Pressing Concerns of the University
Mr. Forrest Hinton, Student Senate President, discusses the current proceedings concerning the University budget at the North Carolina General Assembly. Chancellor Oblinger has suggested that Student Senators visit or write a letter to State legislators. President Hinton distributes NCSU letterhead to the Senators, and challenges Senators to contact no less than five (5) State legislators.
Reports of the Officers
Mr. Seneca Toms, Student Body Treasurer-comments on appropriations checks from the 84th session, and speaks in support of AB 04, The Senate Hall Refit Act.
Ms. Jennifer Edwards, Student Body Chief Justice-elect-Reminds the Senate that application process for Judicial Assistants closes today, and describes the commitments of the position. The Judicial Branch will conduct business over the summer, including training of Assistants. Responds to Sen. Hutcherson’s request for information regarding scheduling of space in the Judicial board room; reservations are being handled by Ms. Cira SG Administrative Assistant. Responds to Sen. Hoy’s request for statistics of past Judicial Board operations.
Mr. Whil Piavis, Student Body President-
Sen. Hisham Salama, Student Senate President Pro Tempore-Discusses business of the Rules and Calendar meeting, and announces his availability over the Summer break.
Mr. Forrest Hinton, Student Senate President
Reports of Senate Select Committees
Select Committee on Appointments; Sen. Erich Fabricius, Chairman, delivers the report, and discusses individual Fast-track resolutions for appointments.
Reports of Senate Permanent Committees
Rules and Calendar; Sen. Hisham Salama, Chairman, delivers the report and recommends the passage of the fast track resolutions.
Comments/Announcements
Sen. Phillips comments on interest to generate a petition opposing budget reductions
SPPT Salama appoints Megan Shaw as Chair of the Management Delegation
Sen. Hankins comments on Dead Week, and recognizes Mr. Mital Patel, former Student Body Treasurer.
Consideration of Calendar Recommendations
- Fast-track of R 03 Passes by consent
- Fast-track of AB 04 Passes by consent
- Fast-track of SR 06 Passes by consent
- Fast-track of SR 07 Passes by consent
- Fast-track of SR 09 Passes by consent
- Fast-track of SR 10 Passes by voice vote
Approval of Appointments
Mr. Joe Sevits, Sophomore Engineering Senator (SSP Hinton)-Mr. Sevits introduces himself and responds to questions from various Senators.
Mr. Michael Lloyd, Sophomore Engineering Senator (SSP Hinton)-Mr. Lloyd introduces himself and responds to questions from various Senators.
The appointments are considered en-mass, and approved by general consent
Ms. Maria Evens, Veterinarian School Senator (SSP Hinton)-Appointed per request of the Veterinarian School College Counsel. Ms. Evens introduces herself, and explains the nature of her election.
The appointment is approved by general consent
Sen. Erich Fabricius, Senate Webmaster (SSP Hinton)-
The appointment is approved by general consent
Sen. Erich Fabricius, Committee on Rules and Calendar (SSPPT Salama)
Sen. Tracy Hutcherson, Committee on Rules and Calendar (SSPPT Salama)
Sen. Patrick Buffkin, Committee on Rules and Calendar (SSP Hinton)
Sen. Bo Heath, Committee on Rules and Calendar (SSP Hinton)
The appointments are considered en-mass, and approved by general consent
By general consent, the Senate hears a report out of order:
Ms. Danelle Polumbo, of the Hillsboro St. Commission, delivers a report concerning the Progressive Dinner last night
SR 06, Director of Government Relations Confirmation (SBP Piavis) –Mr. DeVan Barbour introduces himself and responds to various questions from Senators
The appointment is approved by general consent
SR 07, Student Government Webmaster Confirmation (SBP Piavis)-Mr. Busby introduces himself and responds to questions from various Senators.
Discussion/Debate
Sen. Hutcherson speaks in support of the Resolution
The appointment is approved by general consent
SR 09, Chief of Staff to the SBP Confirmation (SBP Piavis)-Mr. Langley introduces himself and responds to questions from various Senators.
The appointment is approved by general consent
SR 10, Executive Assistant to the SBP Confirmation (SBP Piavis)-Mr. Heard introduces himself and responds to questions from various Senators.
Discussion/Debate
Sen. Walton speaks in support of the Resolution
Sen. Hutcherson speaks in opposition to the Resolution
Mr. Fox, as Proxy for Sen. Haggard, speaks in opposition to the Resolution
Sen. Melton speaks in support of the Resolution
Sen. Cariaga speaks in opposition to the Resolution, for the record: Mr. Locke Whiteside has applied and been denied for the position of Executive Assistant.
Sen. Adams speaks in support of the Resolution
Sen. Fabricius speaks in opposition to the Resolution
Sen. Hankins speaks in support of the Resolution
Sen. Fabricius moves to postpone the Resolution Indefinitely, seconded by Sen. Hutcherson.
Sen. Fabricius speaks in support of the motion
Previous Question is ordered, and agreed to by voice vote
On the question of Postponement indefinitely of the Resolution, SR10, Executive Assistant to the SBP Confirmation, by the yeas and nays, 20-16 the motion passes
First Reading of Bills and Resolutions-Legislative Secretary is recognized and reads each Bill/Resolution in Turn
SR 02, Rules and Calendar Vice-Chairman Act (Fabricius) –Referred to Committee on Government Operations
SR 08, Executive Counsel and Assoc. Director of Exec. Mgt. Confirmation-Referred to Select Committee on Appointments
Sen. Fabricius moves to allow SR 11, Elections Commission Chair Confirmation out of order-By general consent, SR 11, is read and referred to the Select Committee on Appointments
Second Reading of Bills and Resolutions
R 03, Budget Reduction Opposition Act (Buffkin et al)
By General Consent the Legislative Secretary is authorized to make typographical changes
By General Consent Sen. Gardner, Brannon, Compton, Hankins, Lam, Adams, Phillips, Cariaga, Hutcherson, Hoy, Sevits, Weston, Walton, Melton, Yasin, Stephenson, Salama, Santiago, Hardy, Jones, Winfree, Shaw, Collins, Whitehouse, Gluck, and Carter, are added as secondary sponsors
Sen. Buffkin delivers a sponsors Report
Sen. Buffkin speaks in support of the Resolution
Sen. Hoy speaks in support of the Resolution
By Acclimation the Resolution is adopted
AB 04, Senate Hall Refit Act (Toms)
Treasurer Toms delivers a sponsor’s Report
Sen. Fabricius speaks in support of the bill
Sen. Lam and Adams move to amend the bill by striking lines 4-9, and in line 29 by striking electronic voting system, and in line 30 by striking line Budget 1ine 1601 $8,000 and inserting Budget line 1601 $5,000.
Sen. Adams speaks in support of the amendment
Sen. Sevits speaks in opposition to the amendment
Sen. Hankins speaks in support of the amendment
Sen. Fabricius speaks in opposition to the amendment
Sen. Lam speaks in support of the amendment
Treasurer Toms speaks in opposition to the amendment
Sen. Yasin speaks in support of the amendment
Sen. Heath speaks in opposition to the amendment
Sen. Lam speaks in support of the amendment
Sen. Barnes speaks in opposition to the amendment
Sen. Adams speaks in support of the amendment
Sen. Hoy speaks in opposition to the amendment
Sen. Collins speaks in support of the amendment
Sen. Fabricius speaks in opposition to the amendment
SSPPT moves the Previous Question, Seconded by Sen. Buffkin-by voice vote the Question is ordered
On the question of the Lam Amendment:
There were thirteen (13) Senators (Adams, Collins, Erica Evans, Fabricius, Hankins, Hardy, Hutcherson, Jones, Lam, Melton, Phillips, Whitehouse, Winfree) voting in the affirmative.
There were twenty-two (22) Senators (Barnes, Brannan, Buffkin, Cariaga, Carter, Compton, Maria Evans, Gardner, Gluck, Griggs, Heath, Hoy, Lloyd, Oluronbi, Price, Santiago, Sevits, Shaw, Rondell Smith, Stephenson, Walton, Weston) voting in the negative.
There were two (2) Senators (Salama, Yasin) present but not voting.
There were six (6) Senators (Haggard, Rice, Saunders, Sohail, Templeton, and Thornton) absent.
Sen. Sevits speaks in support of the Bill
Sen. Hankins speaks in opposition to the Bill
Sen. Hutcherson speaks in support of the Bill
By general consent the Question is ordered
On the question of passage of Appropriations Bill 04, Senate Hall Refit Act:
There were twenty-six (26) Senators (Barnes, Brannan, Buffkin, Cariaga, Carter, Compton, Erica Evans, Maria Evans, Fabricius, Gardner, Gluck, Griggs, Haggard, Heath, Hoy, Hutcherson, Lloyd, Price, Santiago, Sevits, Shaw, Rondell Smith, Stephenson, Walton, Weston, Yasin) voting in the affirmative.
There were ten (10) Senators (Adams, Collins, Hankins, Hardy, Jones, Lam, Melton, Phillips, Whitehouse, Winfree) voting in the negative.
There were two (2) Senators (Oluronbi, Salama) present but not voting.
There were five (5) Senators (Rice, Saunders, Sohail, Templeton, and Thornton) absent.
Miscellaneous Business
Sen. Loony is sworn to the oath of office
Sen. Phillips submits a petition to the Student Senate opposing the proposed budget cuts to the University budget, and requests that signed petitions be submitted by Monday, May 2nd 2005
By General Consent, the petition is endorsed
Comments/Announcements
Sen. Hutcherson comments on Pirate affairs
Sen. Hankins announces a meeting of the CHASS delegation prior to the Senate Meeting
Sen. Hoy announces the intent of Mr. Ted Geller to produce a petition to abolish the Student Senate
Sen. Melton comments on media and journalism on Campus
SSPPT Salama announces his availability over the summer break
Treasurer Toms comments on the recently adopted AB 05
Sen. Fabricius comments on the recently adopted AB 05
Sen. Adams announces a meeting of the Engineering Delegation prior to the Senate Meeting
Sen. Westin announces a meeting of the CALS Delegation
Sen. Loony comments on the electronic voting system
Sen. Griggs comments on electronic voting and College Councils
Treasurer Toms solicits ideas for funding projects during the coming session
Sen. Fabricius comments on College Councils and coordination, and invites Senators. to the Sammy’s Caucus
Director Barbour comments on the recently endorsed petition and NCGA budget proceedings
Sen. Heath comments on the budget and encourages personal visits from Student Senators to the State Legislature
Sen. Hutcherson announces the SG banquet on Thursday, April 28 2005
Sen. Hardy announces ASAC event Friday night in the multi cultural center
Sen. Sevits announces events this weekend
Sen. Jones announces Delta Sigma Theta cookout on Friday
Sen. Buffkin announces a meeting of the Life Long Delegation prior to the Senate meeting
Closing Roll
There were thirty-eight (38) Senators (Adams, Barnes, Brannan, Buffkin, Cariaga, Carter, Collins, Compton, Erica Evans, Maria Evans, Fabricius, Gardner, Gluck, Griggs, Hankins, Hardy, Heath, Hoy, Hutcherson, Jones, Lam, Lloyd, Looney, Melton, Oluronbi, Phillips, Price, Rice, Salama, Santiago, Sevits, Shaw, Stephenson, Walton, Weston, Whitehouse, Winfree, Yasin) present.
There were six (6) Senators (Haggard, Saunders, Rondell Smith, Sohail, Templeton, and Thornton) absent.
A quorum was present.
The following officials were also present: Hinton, Piavis, Toms, and Barbour
President Hinton declares the Senate adjourned at 10:45PM
The next meeting of the Student Senate will be August 24, 2005 at 7:30 PM