SGA SENATE MEETING
Jan. 11 2010
Meeting Called To Attention: 7:56 PM
Officers Present: Glenn Gardner, Kimberly Proctor, Michael Baldwin, Gregory Bettis, Colin Al-Greene
Officers Absent: N/A
Senators Present: Ashley Guy, Paige Perry, Daniel Reed, Lauren Gessner, Benjamin Kuyk, Adam Langan, Priscilla McCants, Cameron Macon, Jacob Mahan, John Miner, Hannah Sanders, Basia Smith, Eric Stewart, Todd Fowler, Christopher Jones, Sydney King, Julie Tanner, Jeremy Johnson, Will Pearson, Alan Sells, Emily Carlson, Greg Youngblood, Stephanie Broach, Krystle Riner, Sean Ramsey, Brandon Richardson, Will Thomas, Carly Hall, Pavan Kapdia, Casey Calhoun
Senators Absent: Justin Schneider, Alexandria Hillard
Approval of the Minutes: N/A
Officer Reports:
President: Gardner welcomes everyone back. Gardner also states that the nursing positions will be filled next Monday in case anyone knows someone interested.
Vice President: Proctor greets everyone back and thanks everyone
who came out to Work Day.
Treasurer: Baldwin states “I have several things. We have to approve the new budget Feb 8 and 1000 dollars to my budget. I need to make copies of the appropriation packets. As far as senators, if you are drawing a blank on your projects, ask your college. What we approve needs to be used for by students. We all talked about service in our campaigns and it is important to spend money on these things and actually go out and do them instead of just sitting in our office. If you volunteer three hours at MLK Service, you may get a free ticket to Disney World. Lastly, I wanted to talk about the budget. I have been able to find 35,000 dollars from fall budget that will roll over to spring. There are about 35,000 dollars that has yet to be spent by appropriations. We will talk about the budget more later when I am more prepared.”
Attorney General: Bettis states that he has updated an event on the SGA page. He also speaks about Grove safety and if anyone has concerns they may contact John Smith at johnsmith@usouthal.edu.
Chief Justice: Al- Greene simply warns the senators they should get moving on their projects because the semester flies by.
Student At Large: Pittman wishes everyone luck with classes and
welcomes the senate
Special Orders:
Dean Mitchell –The new safety precautions are: Cleverdon Parkway entrance will be closed from 9pm to 5am via gate, USA Police will enforce checkpoints at the Hillsdale Entrance, USA Police station will be moved to Gamma Commons, and USA will hire two more police officers. Please call USAPD if you see any suspicious activity on campus.
Senator Sells – When are the police moving into the Beta Gamma commons?
Dean Mitchell –The main office will be moved mid to end of spring semester.
Senator Kuyk – Do the police take into consideration that intramurals use that road?
Dean Mitchell - If there are any concerns with this, bring it to me.
Senator Guy – I’m confused where exactly will this gate be?
Dean Mitchell – Where the stop sign is on Cleverdon Parkway. Also note the new four way stop in front of the bell tower.
Senator Ramsey - Four way stops very rarely help traffic.
Dean Mitchell – It is has been debated and a four way stop has been decided- tentative.
Committee Reports:
Senator Jones – Sending memo via SGA Facebook group. There is a committee meeting at Tuesday night at six. Let me know if you are interested in helping.
Old Business – N/A
New Business –
Motion: Approve Dates for Appropriations –
Sponsor: Senator Guy
Stating: 1st & 8th Feb 2010
Pass By Acclimation– Unanimous
Motion: Approve $1000 for Treasure Baldwin’s appropriations preparation
Sponsor: Senator Sells
Stating: Money to be used for appropriation packets by Treasurer Baldwin
Pass By Acclimation - Unanimous
Announcements
Vice President Proctor- We have a new vanguard rep; My schedule has changed but if you need me call me; We wanted to wish Dean Mitchell a happy birthday.
Senator Youngblood– Thirsty Thursdays at Buffalo Wildwings
Senator Gesner – We are planning a lot of new things for Higher Education Day (March 4th) and please start publicizing it to all of your friends.
Motion: To adjourn
Sponsor: Senator Guy
Stating: The meeting is adjourn
Passed by Acclimation
– Unanimous 8:22 PM