DATE: 2/24/06 TIME: 10 a.m.
BUSINESS MINUTES United Students of the University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan Campus USUAS-K STUDENT GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting started at 1:19 p.m.
2. MEMBERS PRESENT Sherity Kelly - Student Government President Absent Mark Rider - Student Government Vice President Marie Zellmer - Student Government Clerk Shiree Seeds - Student Representative 1:25 Priscilla Schulte - Faculty Advisor Rita Flagg - Guest
3. MINUTES/FINANCES
3.1. Minutes
MOTION: To accept minutes from 2/3/06, 2/10/06, and 2/17/06.
Moved by Shiree, seconded by Marie, passed
3.2. Finances
Marie reported that she filled out a Per Diem request before she left, but that the Travel Expense Report doesn’t show it because it hasn’t been paid yet. Also that A&P was paid in December for the Finals Feast, though Marie didn’t know that. She will try to get Julia, when she returns, to explain the Sub-Legder in more detail.
MOTION: To accept all travel expenses, minus the 5.00 lost room key.
Moved by Marie, seconded by Shiree, passed
4. COMMENTS
4.1. Student Comments
Rita – She has agreed to e-mail letters from students to Sherity, who will read them over and summarize them for the meetings.
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1. Phi Theta Kappa Committee DATE: 2/24/06 TIME: 10 a.m.
Sherity reported that PTK plans on having a garage sale to fundraise for the PTK Regional Conference. Shiree presented a funding request form from Phi Theta Kappa, also a request for a matching fund scholarship will be put in shortly. Marie will make a form to be used.
MOTION: To provide $200 plus a matching fund scholarship upon receipt of request.
Moved by Marie, seconded by Shiree, passed
5.2. Food Service Committee
Gail did talk to Northern Sales again and was told that a list of vending supplies needs to be submitted to them of what should be in the machines. Sherity reported that a student has volunteered to fill the machines, which will provide more revenue. Reservations were voiced over what will happen when the student will not be able to continue, especially since a new contract to fill the machines with Northern Sales would provide even less revenue. (UPDATE: If the vending machines are filled by SG it becomes the Clerk’s job if no other volunteer is available) Sherity’s calls to other vendors have not been returned. Rita reported she had a list from last semester of what products were selected from the vending catalogue and will e-mail them to Marie. Also it was discovered that the SG vending machine is so old that it is too big for the Robertson/Hamilton building and will have to wait until after the renovations to be used.
5.3. Discount Program Committee
None
5.4. Advisory Council Committee
Marie reported that at the Advisory Council she gave a quick report of what Student Government has been up to lately, but that because it was only her second meeting she will have a more in depth report next AC meeting. There were discussions on how the KCAC awards will be decided and given to two faculty/staff members, and reminded everyone that the “Making Student’s Count” award nomination needs to be put in because it is also awarded (at the BOR meeting in Kodiak). Also that a revision in the bylaws of the KCAC is being discussed that will remove the voting privileges of the student member on the council that is appointed by the Student Government. One member of KCAC questioned this change and was told that the students have other means to reach the UAS Administration, without needed to have a vote on a council that only gives advice. Any stand the SG wishes to take on this issue needs to be decided before the next KCAC meeting.
5.5. Coalition of Student Leaders DATE: 2/24/06 TIME: 10 a.m.
None
6. CONTINUING BUSINESS
6.1. Parking
MOTION: To accept the parking flier Sherity designed, and set up a suggestion box in the front office of the Robertson/Hamilton building.
Moved by Marie, seconded by Shiree, passed
6.2. Remodel
Gail reported that the committee that met about the space in the Paul building hasn’t done anything besides discuss the space. They intend to prioritize their needs and contact anyone who will be affected. They don’t have any set meeting times and so far no official decisions will be made without the input of those who are affected. There is a meeting today to look at the spaces in all the buildings, and anyone who wants to can join. (UPDATE: From the meeting the Student Lounge is planned on the first floor of the Paul building, and the Student Government and honor offices are planned to be in the lounge).
6.3. Bulletin Board
Shiree needs to know where to get supplies for the bulletin boards, and Marie agreed to show her. Also a picture of Shiree needs to be added as the Student Rep on the BB’s as well.
7. NEW BUSNESS
7.1. Committees
Graduation, Finals Feast, and Elections all need committees. This will be tabled until next meeting
7.2. Meeting Times
Because most members are available SG meetings will be held Friday’s at 1:00.
8. FINAL COMMENTS
None
9. ADJOURN Meeting Adjourned at 2:37 p.m. DATE: 2/24/06 TIME: 10 a.m.
NEXT MEETING
FRIDAY, March 3rd, 1:00 a.m. @ ROBERTSON BUILDING MAIN LOUNGE