The meeting of the 61st Student Senate was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Student Senate President Bobby Seifter.
Senator Bonderud lead the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silent Reflection:
MEMBERS PRESENT (First Roll Call): Senators Barnes, Bauman, Bonderud, Callahan, Chance, Cuyler, Donoho, Dougherty, Fabre, Fistel, Flemming, Gilzean, Goins, Gold, Gonzmart, Howard, Joseph, Kushner, Lampi, Lias, Malone, Moallem, Mroczkowski, Peterich, Sargent, Scandling, Schlesinger, Shubitz, Sieglitz, Simmons, Theodore, Thompson, Triay, Tunis, Walker, Waltz, Yarbrough.
MEMBERS ABSENT: (First Roll Call): Senators Assidon, Charlemagne, Grossman, Hall, Humphries, Hutchinson, Johns, Losito, McKnastry, Richards, Underwood, Williams.
MEMBERS TARDY/LATE (First Roll Call): Senators Blair (7:40), Daniels, (7:40), Dunnington (7:58), Ghaneie (8:06), Holmes (7:50), Johnson (7:46), Melbourne (7:44), Wood (8:45).
Corrections: None.
Student Comments: Senator Robert Thompson read the SGA Mission Statement to the Senate saying FSU SGA is to provide FSU students with representation, services and advocacy within the university structure and to provide quality leadership for, and accountability to, its constituency by recognizing that strength arises from diversity, engagement and dialogue. He told the Senate that when he attended Georgetown University last Spring he took a class that focused on democracy and it really challenged his ideas of freedom, equality and democracy and you cannot have democracy without equality and you cannot have equality without freedom. Thompson told the Senate that the fact that this Senate has decided to become servants to equality and deny students their fundamental right of freedom on our campus is when he realized that this student body, America and himself had become servants to this notion, and therefore he must stand up for his principals, the Constitution of the United States of America and for the mission statement of SGA, and the student body and warn all of you about the treacherous path that you have brought upon yourself and the United States. He said “therefore, I humbly resign my position as a student representative at FSU on the grounds that the voice of students has decided to persecute a minority on our campus.” Edward Kring thanked the Senate for passing Resolution 37. Ashley Brown of the Black Graduate Student Association told the Senate that they want to purchase an award that costs over $75, and to do this their organization must get Senate’s approval. Senate President Seifter told the Senate that a Senator must make a motion to allow their group to spend more than $75 for an award.
Special Introductions and Announcements: None.
Messages from the Executive Branch: Sean Bevil, Chief of Staff, told the Senate that they will continue to advertise openings in the Executive and he asked the Senate to find one person who is interested in SGA and have that person complete an application. He informed the Senate that there is a Leaders List Serve that they can subscribe to and it informs you of events happening at least three weeks in advance. To subscribe go to SAC@admin.fsu.edu and put in the subject line: subscribe. David Loe asked the Senate to go to Facebook and join Sustainability Awareness Month. He apologized to the Senate for forgetting to put the SGA logo on their t-shirts. He told the Senate that almost 300 students came out to hear Jerry Greenfield speak on sustainability. Loe introduced Senator Blair as a new initiate of Phi Delta Theta.
Messages from Agency and Bureau Directors, and SGA Organization Officers and Employees: Ashley Herod, Assistant Director of IRHC, announced that they will be traveling to Arizona State University on April 21, to represent FSU. Jolie Abreu, HLSU Director, announced that they are having their week which is entitled Viva Hollywood, and each day they will present a different character in their soap opera video that they produced for their week. Nicole Hilson, Women’s Center Assistant Director told the Senate that their event, the Guerilla Girls, went very well despite the rain and on next week they are having their 30th annual Stop Rape Week and the Take Back the Night March on Thursday. She also announced that their speaker for the week, Amy Richards will speak at Railroad Square on 7 p.m. on Friday, April 10.
Messages from the Congress of Graduate Students: None.
Messages from the Senior Class Council: Lauren Robertson, President, announced that they are taking applications for five members at large and applications are due next Tuesday and interviews are Thursday and Friday. She informed the Senate that they have envelopes for students for students wanting to donate for the Protect our Professors fund.
Messages from the Judicial Branch: None.
Messages from the Union Board: Lauren White, Chair of the Union Board introduced the Board to the Senate. Carter McMillan was elected Vice Chair. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. in room 311 A. The newly elected members and their positions are: Ariel Giumarelli liaison to Student Activities and Organizations; Christine Kelly liaison to Union Administrative Office; Edward Neives liaison to Union Productions and Major Events; Bill O’Connor liaison to Student Activities Center; Heather Peeples liaison to Facilities and Grounds; Courtney Robinson liaison to the Art Center and Gallery; Jason Sheradsky liaison to Crenshaw Lanes; Tiffany Taylor liaison to the Askew Student Life Center; Bryant Whelan liaison to Education and Assessment and Carter McMillan liaison to Marketing. The committees are currently being formed and when they are established they will provide full updates on each one as necessary. Events for Friday, April 10: Spring Fling is on the Union Green; Flying High Circus; Movies at the SLC “Wrestler” at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., Zardoz at midnight; Carnival from 8 p.m. until midnight; Paint A Pot from 8 p.m. until midnight; the Seminole Swing Machine will be a on the Union Green at 8:30 p.m.; comedians Charlyne Yi and Paul Rust will be performing at Club Downunder at 9:30 p.m.; Cosmic Bowling from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Black Light Sidewalk Chalk in the Union Courtyard from 9 p.m. to midnight; and Breakfast for a Buck from 11 p.m. until 2 a.m. The Flying High Circus will have their final performance for the semester on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.
Messages from Campus Recreation: Adam Fox, Chair, apologized to the Senate for not being here this semester. He told the Senate that the completion date for the Wellness Center and Thagard will be 2012. He told the Senate that their Board will start the budget process for the next fiscal year on April 17. He mentioned that a tree fell on the conference center at the Rez.
Report of the Student Body Auditor: As of April 7, 2009, Senate Projects is $7,210.00 and Senate Unallocated is $5,000.
Committee Reports:
Student Affairs-
Budget-Did not meet. Chair Howard made a motion to go into Committee of the Whole, the motion passed. There was a motion to allow the National Association of Business Economics to move $800 from Contractual Services to Expense to have an event, the motion passed.
Finance-As reported. There was a motion by Senator Barnes to go into Committee of the Whole, the motion passed. There was a motion to allow the Black Graduate Student Association to spend more than $75 to purchase an award, the motion passed.
Judiciary-As reported.
Internal Affairs-As reported. The committee will meet after Senate to elect a Senator to serve on the Central Reserves Committee.
Rules and Calendar-Chair Cuyler said that the committee deliberated on absences and added Bill 32 and Resolutions 43 and 44 to the Calendar.
Sweepings-Did not meet.
Senate Affairs-Did not meet.
Sustainability-Did not meet.
Central Reserves-Did not meet.
Senate Confirmations: None.
Consent Calendar: None.
Bills First Reading:
Bill 19-Sponsored by Senator Hall. A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 100.5. Purpose: to add Homecoming Director and Pow Wow Director to major offices of SGA. LAID ON THE TABLE IN JUDICIARY 2-12-09.
Bill 30-Sponsored by Senator Sargent. A revision of $800 within the Executive from OPS Wages to Expense. Purpose: to cover a $600 deficit within the Executive Office. TABLED IN FINANCE 4-7-09.
Bill 31-Sponsored by Senator Howard. A deletion to the Student Body Statutes deleting Chapter 614, Student Academic Programs. Purpose: So they can participate in the new RSO funding process. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
Bill 32-Sponsored by Senator Moallem. An allocation of $2,255.00 from Senate Projects to Forensics (Communications Department). Purpose: to send five students and three graduate assistants to their Nationals and also to send one student and one graduate assistant to an invitation only oratory competition. REFERRED TO FINANCE.
Bills Second Reading:
Bill 28-Sponsored by Senator Yarbrough. A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 401.3. Purpose: to create Expost Facto in the Statutes.(Amended in Judiciary 4-2-09) PASSED AS AMENDED.
Bill 29-Sponsored by Senator Kushner. A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 902: Purpose: to clarify the goals of the FSU Service Corps.(Amended in Judiciary 4-2-09) PASSED AS AMENDED.
Constitutional Amendments: None.
Resolutions:
Resolution 38-Sponsored by Senators Seifter and Peterich.
Subject: Amending the Rules of Procedure Rules 6.18 and 7.01.
PASSED.
Resolution 41-Sponsored by Senator Dougherty.
Subject: Allowing the Women’s Center to spend more than $2,000 to bring Amy Richards to speak at FSU.
PASSED.
Resolution 42-Sponsored by Senators Waltz and Fabre.
Subject: Excusing the HLSU and the BSU for turning in resolution late for an event that has already happened.
WITHDRAWN BY SENATOR WALTZ.
Resolution 43-Sponsored by Senator Howard.
Subject: Allowing the First Respondent Unit to spend over $1,000 on maintenance.
PASSED.
Resolution 44-Sponsored by Senators Dougherty, Sargent and Waltz.
Subject: Supporting Senate Bill 2012 and House Bill 397.
PASSED. YEAS-21, NO-18, ABSTAINED-4.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES Senators Bauman, Daniels, Dougherty, Fabre, Fistel, Ghaneie, Gilzean, Gonzmart, Lampi, Lias, Malone, Melbourne, Moallem, Sargent, Schlesinger, Sieglitz, Simmons, Theodore, Walker, Waltz. NO: Senators Barnes, Blair, Bonderud, Callahan, Chance, Dunnington, Flemming, Goins, Holmes, Howard, Johnson, Joseph, Mroczkowski, Peterich, Shubitz, Triay, Tunis, Wood. ABSTAINED: Senators Cuyler, Donoho, Gold, Scandling.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business: None.
Closing Announcements: Senator Daniels said there will be an event called Skate for Peace sponsored by Global Peace Exchange on Saturday. Senator Gonzmart said that it was tough debate tonight and we are still friends so do not take it personal. She wished everyone Happy Easter. Senator Simmons thanked everyone for helping out for Relay for Life. Senator Shubitz announced that there will be a Tallahassee Tea Party on April 15, at the Capitol. Senator Howard told the Senate to not tell people that their personal beliefs do not matter. He congratulated Senator Goins for receiving an award last night. Senator Waltz said that he wants to bring a refrigerator for the Senate Chairman’s Office. Senator Daniels told the Senate that Closing Announcements is time for announcements not for getting things off your chest. Senator Moallem said that she is collecting prom dresses for needy girls. Sandra Miles introduced herself to the Senate and she gave a quote from a Peruvian proverb. Senate Pro Tempore Cuyler announced that there will be town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center to discuss the budget crisis. He also announced that the FSU Gospel Choir Concert will be on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Moore Auditorium. Senate President Seifter thanked all the new Senators who came to the new Senate Orientation. He told the Senate that the new office for Chairs is up and running and if you would like to decorate it, feel free to do so. He said that he attended the lecture from Jerry Greenfield on Monday and it was good. He told the Senate to let the students know that they have money and ideas are needed for spending the money. Seifter said that POP is doing really well and if you want to get involved talk to him. He said that you win some and you lose some and your job is stay here and fight for what you believe in.
Final Roll Call: PRESENT: Senators Barnes, Bauman, Blair, Bonderud, Callahan, Chance, Cuyler, Daniels, Donoho, Dougherty, Dunnington, Fabre, Fistel, Flemming, ghaneie, Gilzean, Goins, Gold, Gonzmart, Holmes, Howard, Johnson, Joseph, Kushner, Lampi, Lias, Malone, Melbourne, Moallem, Mroczkowski, Peterich, Sargent, Scandling, Schlesinger, Shubitz, Sieglitz, Simmons, Theodore, Triay, Tunis, Walker, Waltz, Wood, Yarbrough. ABSENT: Senators Assidon, Charlemagne, Grossman, Hall, Humphries, Hutchinson, Johns, Losito, McKanstry, Richards, Underwood, Williams, Zielasko.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Bobby Seifter
Student Senate President
Mattie Durham
Student Senate Program Assistant
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