Parkside Student Government Association                   In Senate January 19, 2006

I. Guest Speaker- Dave Williams

II. Roll Call

Present- Campbell, Ferguson, Graziano, Hallmon, Jackson, Junion, Kirleis, Krueger, Lucier, Murray, Pogorzelski, Robertson, Santiago, Scerpella, Scheeler, Schemm, Slabik, Slocum, Surber, Coan-Henderleiter, Lee, Vaughn, Wilson, Faz,

Absent- Jensen (Proxy: Anna), Schneiderman, Singh, Mays

23 voting members on the floor.

III. Approval of Agenda

                        Motion by Graziano, 2^nd by Jackson, to add vice president Dubois under president’s report.  Ayes, Nays, Abstentions.  To the decision of the Chair, motion passes. 

Motion by Surber, 2^nd by Vaughn, to add discussion of Women’s center rep to old business.  Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions.  To the decision of the Chair, motion passes. 

IV. Approval of Minutes (12/15/06)

                        Will be sent out to approve next week. 

V.  Report Prepared by President Tyson Fettes

                        Due to resignation of Diversity Director Shannon Holbert.  Anita Robertson appointed as new diversity director. 

                        Motion by Scerpella, 2^nd by Wilson, to confirm Anita Robertson as Diversity Director.  Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions.  To the decision of the Chair, motion passes.

                        Resolution for LGBTQ Director vetoed. 

                        Resources simply not available at this time.  These issues fall under Diversity Director.   

                        Motion by Kirleis, 2^nd by Graziano, to seat Coan-Henderleiter.  Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions.  To the decision of the Chair, motion passes.

                        24 voting members on the floor.

                        Point of information made by Surber, Jacson, and Vaughn. 

                        Motion by Surber, 2^nd by Coan-Henderleiter, to amend agenda to add discussion of LGBTQ Director under old business.  Hand Vote

                                                            8 In favor

                                                            12 Opposed

                                                            3 Abstentions

                        To the decision of the Chair, motion fails.   

                        Points of information by Hallmon, Junion, Surber, Coan-Henderleiter, and Scerpella. 

                        Motion by Jackson, 2^nd by Krueger, to seat Slabik.  Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions.  To the decision of the Chair, motion passes. 

                        25 voting members on the floor.   

VI. Report Prepared by Vice President Tony Dubois

                        Information on union construction. 

                        Three GA’s left, plus Building Unity Conference. 

VII.  SUFAC Director-Louie Kirleis

                        Appeals on February 2^nd from 2-6 pm, sign up sheet in Stephanie’s office. 

VIII. Director Reports

            A) Constitution - Michael Scerpella

                        Preliminary draft of constitution will be e-mailed out.

            B) Chief of Staff- Adam Schemm

                        Applications available for DC trip, due Wednesday January 5^th by 12:00.

            C) Public Relations-Josh Santiago

                        Defer time.

            D) Academic Affairs- Becky McBurney

                        Defer time.

            E) Women’s Issues-Emily Junion

                        Defer time.

            F) Diversity-Anita Robertson

                        Defer time.

IX. Old Business

                 A) Senate Elections- Motion by Graziano, 2^nd by Scheeler, to table until next week.  Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions.  To the decision of the Chair, motion passes.

                 B) Women’s Center Rep- Motion by Surber, to open floor for discussion. 

                        Speakers list: Surber, Scerpella, Kirleis, Graziano, Slabik, Junion, Vaughn.

                 Motion by Jackson, 2^nd by Jensen, to close floor.  Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions.  To the decisions of the Chair, motion passes. 

                 Motion by Surber, 2^nd by Scheeler, to add Women’s Center Rep to elections next week. 

                                    Hand Vote:

                                                17 In favor

                                                5 Opposed

                                                1 Abstention

                 To the motion of the Chair, Motion passes. 

X. New Business

                       A) Excessive Executive Stipends Act.  Floor opens for discussion. 

                                    Speakers list: Kirleis, Jackson, Scheeler, Graziano, Hallmon, Slabik, Dr. McLaughlin. 

                        Motion by Graziano, 2^nd by Coan-Henderleiter to table until next week.  Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions.  To the decision of the Chair, motion passes. 

XI. Announcements

            Support of Native Americans at University of Illinois. 

            Martin Luther King celebration tonight.

            Sacred Circle looking for volunteers for Powwow. 

XII. Adjournment

            Motion by Jackson, 2^nd by Wilson, to adjourn.  Ayes, Nays, and Abstentions.  To the decision of the Chair, motion passes.