SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

February 14, 2007 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:30 P.M.

I.   CALL TO ORDER

President Matt Keipper called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.

II.   ROLL CALL

  1. Voting Members Present: Matt Keipper, Bradley Webb, Khouloud Elmasri, Tyler Morgan, John Ly, Brandon Clark, Kristen Gozawa, Michael Matthews, John Hutsler, Julia Rosenberg, Corine Caloca, Alex Sleiman, Arlene Hady, Katrina Reyes, Michelle Adams, Alexander Jarman, Garrett Hazelton, Dan Matthews, Jeremy Ehrlich, Eric Wacenske, Lena Yi, Gabriel Ruiz, Richard Pelayo, Celina Garcia, Sheena Powels, Samantha Spilka, Jameson DeSantis, Bobbi-Jane Apostolos, Rebecca Steinberger (tardy), Junior Martinez, Enrique DeHaro, Angela Mou, Jeremy Katz, Joy Salvatin, Erin Hogeboom, Dr. Tanis Starck, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski
  2. Voting Members Absent: Mike Roberts, Garret Hazelton, Erika Diaz, Alex Delino
  3. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dr. James Kitchen, Dan Cornthwaite, Andrew Byrns
  4. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: None
  5. Visitors Present: James Poet, Andrew LaFlamme, Crystal Schloemer

III.   MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of February 14, 2007.

HADY/MATTHEWS                       CARRIED

It was seconded and moved to set a time certain of 4:00 pm for Andrew LaFlamme, Student Trustee to the California State University Board of Trustees.

Agenda was approved as amended.

IV.   APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from February 7, 2007.

KATZ/ADAMS                             CARRIED

V.   PUBLIC COMMENT

NONE 

VI.   SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. Public Safety Update – Chief John Browning, San Diego State University Police Department: Chief Browning informed the Council of an incident concerning an uncooperative skateboarder who was tasered on campus. He clarified the reasoning for why the man was tasered and entertained questions and concerns that the Council members had.
  2. CSU Board of Trustees – Andrew LaFlamme, Student Trustee: Mr. LaFlamme spoke on behalf of the California State University Board of Trustees concerning the California State Faculty Association’s grievances and possible interest in striking. He explained the money constraints that the Board faced in raising the salaries of faculty members and entertained questions posed by Council members.

VII.   APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations.

CLARK/DESANTIS                       CARRIED

VIII.   ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda: (Action)

    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).

    CALOCA/RUIZ                                 CARRIED

  2. General Consent Report: (Information)
  3. New A.S. Logo

    It was moved and seconded to approve the first logo choice.

    MORGAN/MOU                                FAILED

    It was moved and seconded to postpone voting on the logo until an adequate design is created.

    MORGAN/KATZ                                CARRIED

IX.   CLOSED SESSION

NONE 

X.   INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

NONE 

XI.   EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. President: Matt reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that the 75th A.S. Anniversary is drawing near.
    2. Informed Council that tickets to Super Cross were donated to Council.    
  2. Executive Vice President: Brian reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that better advertising is needed for future Back Court Bash events.
    2. Informed Council that the 90’s group won for overall points at the A.S. Spring Retreat.
    3. Reminded Council that a make-up Retreat is scheduled for next week.      
  3. Vice President of External Affairs: Khouloud reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that she will be traveling to Long Beach to discuss the 10% student fee increase.   
  4. Vice President of Finance: Tyler reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that budget hearings are continuing.
    2. Informed Council of a possible bowling tournament between Council members.
    3. Informed Council of the “New vs. Old” A.S. softball game.
    4. Urged Council members to inform their organizations to turn in travel request forms.      
  5. Vice President of University Affairs: John reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that he has met with Cindi Avery to create information packets describing procedures and rights that students have in a disciplinary procedure.
    2. Informed Council that he met with the Executive Board in the library to discuss priority registration for A.S. Council members, and priority registration was granted back to Council members.  
  6. President Pro Tempore: No report.
  7. Executive Director: Dan Cornthwaite referred to Gabe Ruiz to read his written report (attached).
  8. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
    1. Wished Council a Happy Valentines Day.
    2. Informed Council on the salary increases that have been given to SDSU staff members over the last few years in relation to Andrew LaFlamme’s presentation.            
  9. University President’s Designee: Dr. Tanis Starck reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council of the various student leadership programs that will be available to various organizations.
    2. Presented Tyler Morgan with a leadership certificate.

XII.   REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

(as attached) 

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

KATZ/SPILKA                              CARRIED

President Matt Keipper adjourned the meeting at 6:03 pm.

APPROVED BY:                            PREPARED BY:

 

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Matt Keipper,                              Andrew Byrns,
President                                    Council Secretary

 

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