SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

April 9, 2008 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:30 P.M.

I.   CALL TO ORDER

President James Poet called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

II.   ROLL CALL

  1. Voting Members Present: James Poet, Jameson DeSantis, Jeremy Ehrlich, Justin Motika (tardy), Michael Matthews, Natalie Colli, Grant Garske (tardy), Daniel Osztreicher, Ed SanFilippo, Lisa Doan, Ignacio Prado, Tim Velasquez, Tyler Wilson, Gloria Morales (tardy), Joyce Byun, Liz Ring, Haley Anderson, Deena Betcher, Paul Klotz, Daniel Matthews, Sarah Rossetto, Sean Delizo, Dawn Hinkle (tardy), Eric Wacenske, Jason Witt, Katherine Hunt, Julius Alejandro, Giovanna Tabares, Alexander Jarman, Olivera Plamenac, Jason Delodovici, Andrew Byrns, Alexi Biener, Erika Cueva, Bryan Morelock, Julia Rosenberg, Megan McCoy, Veronica Vences, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski
  2. Voting Members Absent: Joy Salvatin, Gabriel Ruiz, Gina Aldape, Rosa Moreno
  3. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Jd Banks, Max Hewitt, Dan Cornthwaite, Arlene Hady
  4. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. James Kitchen, Michelle Adams, Ian Bevan
  5. Visitors Present: Rae Gurne, Matt Nelson, Vanessa Mathews, Tyler Boden, Chris Hurtado, Jeff Weaver, Amanda Strouse, Bradley Haering, Alanna Berman

III.   MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of April 9, 2008.

RING/HUNT                                CARRIED

Jeremy Ehrlich noted that the correct title of the resolution under Introduction of New Legislative Matters Item A. can be found on page 67.

IV.   APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from March 26, 2008.

ALEJANDRO/DELIZO                    CARRIED by ACCLAMATION

V.   PUBLIC COMMENT

NONE

VI.   SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

NONE

VII.   APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations List, as attached.

DELIZO/COLLI                            CARRIED

VIII.   ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
    1. It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.

      ROSENBERG/DESANTIS            CARRIED

  2. General Consent Report: (Information)
  3. Proposed Bylaws, Standing Committee Codes, Board Charter Amendments: (Information)
    1. BA S08-01 Elections Code
    2. BA S08-02 Cultural Arts & Special Events Board Charter
    3. BA S08-03 Student Health Advisory Board Charter
    4. BA S08-04 Green Love Sustainability Advisory Board Charter
    5. BA S08-05 Recreation Board Charter
  4. Approval of AS General Elections Results: (Action)
    It was moved and seconded to approve the AS General Elections Results.

    DELIZO/KLOTZ                               CARRIED

IX.   CLOSED SESSION

NONE

X.   INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

#CB S08-02 A Resolution in Opposition of the $386.1 Million Budget Cuts to the California State University System: (Information, 1st Reading)

XI.   EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. President: James reported on the following:
    1. Diversity Gala will be next Friday, April 18th.  There are seven seats available, please email to reserve a seat.
    2. Discussing ways to implement referendum
    3. Thinking about new ways for AS to work with Athletics.
    4. James will try to visit all of the College Councils, as his schedule allows.
  2. Executive Vice President: Jameson reported on the following:
    1. Office space assignments were made yesterday.
    2. New Board and Committee Applications will be considered for Fall 2008.
    3. Triple A’s are still being planned.
  3. Vice President of External Affairs: Jeremy reported on the following:
    1. CACC meeting tonight… should be exhilarating!
    2. Housing pamphlet is currently being worked on.
    3. CHESS is all set and planned.  Four students will be going to Sacramento.
    4. EAB Spring Community Service event will be at Hardy Elementary School this Saturday.
    5. Biggest event of the semester: Prison Break 2008 – Tuesday, April 15th at noon on the Free Speech steps!
  4. Vice President of Finance: Justin reported on the following:
    1. Finance Board completed budget hearings today.
  5. Vice President of University Affairs: Mike reported on the following:
    1. Good Neighbor Program will be assisting a fellow community member with a beautification project.  We still need volunteers.
    2. The Faculty Appreciation Luncheon has been moved to April 29th which means we are still accepting nomination forms until April 15th.  We have had over 22 nominations submitted.
    3. Congrats to Jason Witt for winning the Council tourney bracket.  He scored the most points with 1,050 points!
  6. President Pro Tempore: Joy had no report.
  7. Executive Director: Ed referred to the written report (attached).
  8. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Ornatowski reported on the following:
    1. Senate passed a resolution opposing budget cuts to the CSU.
    2. Senate passed a resolution on homophobia and transphobia.
    3. Senate received a report from the Vice President of University Relations & Development.  SDSU has received $50+ million in philanthropic gifts this last year, which is 22% of the CSU total.
  9. University President’s Designee: Rosa had no report.

XII.   REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

  1. Andrew Byrns – International Student Association:
    1. Come to the Taiwan Coffee Hour this Friday!
    2. The ISC is under construction, but open and running.  The event starts at noon at the International Student Center.
  2. Ignacio “Wolverine” Prado – Associated Business Students Council:
    1. T-shirts finalized!
    2. E3 – Earth Day April 22nd.  Concert from 12:00pm-1:00pm and 7:00pm-10:00pm.
    3. Special elections tabled: come to Calmecac 4:00pm on Monday.
  3. Eric Wacenske – College of Sciences Student Council:
    1. Student Health Services met with SHAB this week to discuss problems in Urgent Care waiting time and appointment scheduling.  We will be implementing new techniques to improve the quality of services for students at SHS.
    2. Hurray ’08 graduates!!!
  4. Megan McCoy – Residence Hall Association:
    1. If you want something BEDAZZLED let me know!
    2. Oh, and Vegas Nights is April 26th.

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

WACENSKE/MOTIKA                    CARRIED

President James Poet adjourned the meeting at 5:17 pm.

APPROVED BY:                            PREPARED BY:

 

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James Poet,                                 Arlene Hady,
President                                    Council Secretary

 

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