Bucknell Student Government

BUCKNELL STUDENT GOVERNMENT February 23, 2009

I. Roll Call ~ 4:30pm II. Call to Order III. Approval of the Minutes 1. Approved, 46-0-4 IV. Public Comments V. Events! Caitlin Camia VI. Executive Reports, Introductions a. Krista Yancey, Vice-President of Administration 1. In the process of putting together a Bison Pollster to gauge student feedback about the bookstore b. Ted Lundeen, Vice-President of Finance 1. Talking to Kurt Thiede about publicizing financial aid options for students whose financial resources may have changed recently. 1. Considering an open forum c. Ali Jones, Vice-President of Operations 1. Announcement of new Committee Chairs 1. Damon Quattrochi and Kristen Witte – Residential Affairs 2. Richard Thornburgh – Internal 3. Heather Brake - Multicultural 2. Appointments to Campus Coordinating Council 1. Joey Martin and Matt Cunningham 3. Appointments to Downtown Bookstore Planning Committee 1. Corinne Haneberg and Liz Thurber d. Jaspinder Kanwal, President 1. No update.

VII. Old Business a. Marijuana Policy – Adam Lessing 1. Researched other schools in Patriot League 1. From research, it seems Bucknell is the only school to separate marijuana differently than other drugs a. We also have different punishments if marijuana is used in residential halls 2. From research, it seems other schools also have less severe fines 1. Lafayette: 1st infraction, $100; 2nd infraction, $200, 3rd, out of school 3. Many schools also refer to state law 4. Discussion 1. Help ensure students are aware of Bucknell’s policy a. Review in Transition to College classes 2. The Student Handbook does not coincide with our actual policy a. “Zero Tolerance” but not enforced as such b. Institute Bucknell’s actual practice as policy c. Bucknell’s practices creates a large gray area; much is up to discretion 5. Motion to recommend that Bucknell continue with present policy 1. Passes: 40-1-9

b. Zip Cars Update 1. Proposal will go to Campus Greening Council next Monday 2. Please spread the word so that we can have large student support! c. Radios 1. Will be going in the gym soon VIII. New Business a. Bison Bikes Updated Plan 1. Last semester, 24 bicycles went out, we have 21 of them 1. We are missing two Treks and one Cannondale 2. Proposal to revise Bison Bikes program—two week rental 1. Student feedback has shown that people want to use their bike on their own time 3. Logistics of Program 1. Registration will go through myBucknell a. There will be a spotlight icon b. Open to the first 30 people who will be able to pick up the key to their bike on Tuesday from the Cap Center c. With this process, we will be able to keep better records 2. Bikes will be kept in the uphill LC between rental periods 3. $20 late fee per day, up to a week. Then cost of the bike: $435 4. Rental System is free 5. An automated reminder email can be generated 6. Participants are still liable for the bike until beginning of new period 7. Crew Repair team will have office hours for basic repairs throughout the week a. BSG will pay for basic, wear-and-tear repairs b. Significant repairs (ones that seem intentional or due to negligence) will be charged to student c. Office Hours will be: Friday 11 am to 1pm and Wednesday 3-5 pm 8. Students will be able to take bikes off-campus now 4. Discussion: 1. If the bike is returned after one week: student will be charged $20 per day 2. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the bike is locked when not in use. a. Students will have to pay for a stolen bike 3. If you do not pick up your key on the first day, you will be banned from the program. a. Not fair to other students b. There is no wait list 4. No plans to increase the fleet size now. It may happen in the future, depending on the success of Bison Bikes 5. Does this new plan change the intent of the program? a. Does it accomplish the goal of a bike-share program? b. Future goal: Community bike-share program with swipe-card checkout c. Kim: Last semester, we gave students the benefit of the doubt, and system did not seem to work d. Most other schools with bike programs are similar to this idea 6. Possibly explore the idea of insurance for damaged or stolen bikes a. Max Friedlander will look into it 5. Budget proposal: 1. Maintenance crew wages: 3 hours per rental period (one member will be working 4 hours a. Only recurring cost after this semester 2. We plan to sell some locks back 3. Motion did not pass: 31-16-3 b. Community Affairs motion to fund an Out of the Box basket: 1. Passed 46-0-4 c. Motion to allow BSG to purchase a Game of Chance permit 1. Passed 45-1-4

IX. Committee Reports a. Alexandra Campbell-Ferrari, Academic Affairs 1. No report. b. Matt Cunningham, Community Affairs 1. Moving forward with Easter Egg Hunt in Hufnagle Park c. Kevin McAlister, Fiscal Affairs 1. Experiencing some issues with closing Bostwick d. Zaf Kamar, E-Communications 1. Website launch delayed e. Heather Brake, Multicultural Affairs 1. Would like to bring a Multicultural Speaker Series 2. Committee is discussing goals and focus f. Krista Yancey, Public Affairs 1. No update. g. Kevin Cooper-Smith, Student Affairs 1. Discussed one-card system 1. Because of limited finances, we must consider bringing swipe card access to academic buildings or pursuing increased BUID options downtown h. Richard Thornburgh, Internal Affairs 1. Researching past BSG Executive Board data and reports in hopes of compiling a more organized set of records i. Damon Quattrochi and Kristen Witte, Residential Affairs 1. Met with Liz Yates 2. Will be meeting with RLCs 3. To accommodate the Student Lectureship Debate, RAC will be holding appropriations at their regular meeting time – Tuesday at 4pm X. Class Reports a. Alexandra Campbell-Ferrari, Class of 2009 1. Senior Night went well b. Kevin Cooper-Smith, Class of 2010 1. No report c. Matt Hotard, Class of 2011 1. Pursuing March Madness fundraiser d. Jere Goldsher, Class of 2012 1. Will be changing fundraiser to an online auction 2. 2012 has organized a committee to put out a Class of 2012 newsletter 3. Attempting to get the Class of 2012 to do 2012 hours of community service by the end of the school year XI. External Committee Reports a. COI 1. No report b. CCA 1. Discussed Middle States Review c. P&B 1. No report d. Concert 1. Buy Ludacris/Kevin Rudolf tickets e. Lectureship 1. Porn Debate this Tuesday f. LBC 1. Intersection of St. George and 6th Street will be a 3-way stop g. DAR 1. No report h. IEC 1. Bucknell in Barbados is suspended for one year due to lack of interest 2. Will be selecting a new Director of IEC i. Dining Services 1. Damon will be meeting with John Cummins and Dave Freeland to discuss some food issues j. ISR 1. Discussing e-portfolios project k. Parking 1. No report l. COGL 1. No report m. PACs 1. Discussed making refinements to senior living situation 2. Subcommittee on fraternity housing: have not met XII. Advisor Comments XIII. Adjournment

Bison Bikes discussion, continued: a. What do we do now that Bison Bikes has not passed? 1. We ran pilot program last semester to see what works and what doesn’t 1. We just included 100 bikes 2. How can we expand last semester’s program to all students while still being fiscally responsible? b. It seems the major concern is that the original aim has been changed – no longer a bike share program 1. Could we increase the participation fee and use surplus to buy more bikes 1. Con: does not actually solve the problem 2. Pro: Trust takes time to build c. We need to increase individual accountability in order to be successful 1. The first few weeks went great, but as time progressed, issues increased significantly