Posted on May 3, 2010 by admin
The last meeting of the year went out with a bang! May 3rd’s meeting had 30 gallery attendees, great turn out! The meeting consisted of SUFAC’s recommendation on the Sustainability Fund, the Election Committee’s recommendation about the 2010-2011 Presidential slate, and 6 pieces of legislation in Unfinished Business. New Business contained information about Commencement & August Graduates. It’s been a great year everyone! Thanks for keeping up with the Whitewater Student Government blog! Congratulations to our Graduates and have a safe summer!!
4/26/10 Minutes
5/3/10 Agenda
5/3/10 Minutes
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Unfinished Business was moved to be after Speakers.
Special Orders
Election Committee: Mr. Cody Horlacher
- Not all of the signature sheets signed by 200+ students for the Andrew Whaley/Jacob Maki slate were completely filled out at the top. This means there was no proof that students knew what exactly what they were signing.
- The Elections Committee did not validate the signatures and is now bringing their decision to the Senate.
Election Committee Decision Appeal: Sen. Andrew Whaley
- Sen. Whaley presented an appeal of the Election Committee’s decision on behalf of the Andrew Whaley/Jacob Maki slate disqualification.
- The motion to overturn the Election Committee’s decision to invalidate the Whaley/Maki slate signatures passed with a vote of 11-3-2.
- Sen. Abbott motioned to have the Election Committee validate signatures using the previous script under assumption of Andrew Whaley as President and Jacob Maki as Vice President until 200 signature threshold is met and if the threshold of 200 signatures is not ever met the slate will be considered invalid. If the signatures are valid or not the Elections Chair will submit a report in writing to the President & Vice President-Elect by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010. If valid the President & Vice President-Elect will be considered approved by the Senate. This result will be sent over the Public Listserv by 5 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010. If the signatures are invalid, the Election Committee will return to the Senate with a recommendation in special session at 7 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2010. The Senate passed this motion.
Student Issues and Concerns
Sen. Samuel Gilbert would like to asked the Senate and members in the Gallery to take a moment of silence for students who have passed away in the past year.
Rachel Mattke encourages Senators to update themselves on Robert’s Rules of Order, Standing Rules, and Constitution.
Patrick Broderick and the organization he is a part of will be putting together quarter sheets to explain what their meetings and org are about. He suggests that WSG put together something similar for students and gallery members.
Unfinished Business
SUFAC Recommendation on Sustainability Fund: Mr. Harry Draayers
- SUFAC Recommends WSG deny funding for the Sustainability Fund through Segregated Fees. SUFAC provided funding for major projects already.
- SUFAC feels the proposal is well written but feels they should seek funding from other areas other than student fees.
Election Committee Recommendation
S09-10:11 -Recommendation On Four Year Plans
S09-10:12 -Legislation Sponsorship
S09-10:13 -Election Rules Reform Act of 2010
S09-10:14 -Snow Removal-Parking Services Committee (S.R.P.S.) Recommendation
S09-10:15 -Standing Rules and Constitution Amendment Clarification
S09-10:16 -Student Constituent Outreach Reform Act
External Committee Reports
Special Event Policy: Sen. Jeff Martin
Campus Landscaping & Planning: Sen. Hagen Kaczmarek
- Report
- Under “Old Business” (2) (a) for the UC observation deck plans: no additional trees will be affected. The project was supposed to start over summer; however, we could not approve the plans because there was a lack of consensus in the committee and the chancellors office. There are some additional places they would like to place the deck including: updating the old deck and having a dual deck system (one sun the other shade); having the deck more towards the intersection due west of the UC; and the final proposed spot was down towards the mall , which would over look the new water feature. (b) The Sawyer Memorial Garden (SMG) is going next to Upham. I know I mentioned that the sustainability garden was going there, that is actually going over on the north side of Roseman. The SMG has been approved by the chancellors office, hence the brown grass. Another update on the sustainability garden (c), it still needs to be approved by the chancellors office. The ROTC will be training in the Prairie and Friars Woods, there will be postings at the beginning of the trails to warn people of the military activities.
- Under New business: We approved the plans for landscaping of the UC & Moraine Hall (book rental). Just have to say the plans are pretty sweet! Also the Disc golf course has expanded to 18 holes (from 12). The on campus dis golf group asked the committee if they could put 3×6 concrete pads for tee boxes at the beginning of each hole; the committee approved approved. If anyone has any additional questions please feel free to email me. Thats all the updates I have, have a great and safe summer.
Officer Reports
President Tim Scully
- Congrats to WSG for winning the Outstanding Integrated Program for the Neighborhood Enhancement Team at Campus Awards this weekend!
- Please attend the Diversity Forum tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in Summers Auditorium.
Vice President Riley Mabeus
- Banquet is May 7th at 6:30 p.m.
- Hand in your binder/keys/polo/nametag by this week Friday!
University Services/Luke Schalewski
- Ride share and advertisement board will be constructed this summer due to your input and support!!
Public Relations/Karri Duerwachter
- Obscure Awards: “Cutie Patootie” award to Megan Arney, “Enemy of the Emerald Ash Borers” award to Hagen Kaczmarek
- Happy Birthdays to Riley Mabeus (Today! May 3), Jonathan Bomberg (May 4), Patrick Jamar (May 17) and Stephen Jansen (May 25)
- Graduation Sashes will be here the week of commencement
Legislative Affairs/Scott Coenen
- May 10: City Hall Zoning Ordinance 6 p.m.
IT/Jay Rogers
- E-mail any other suggestions for website to rogersjd23@uww.edu!
New Business
Commencement & August Graduates
Committee Appointments
SUFAC Appointment
- Nominated: Scott Coenen, Karen Drydyk, Patrick Longergan, and Stephanie Abbott
- The Senate elected Scott Coenen to serve as WSG’s SUFAC representative for next year.
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Tags: Campus Landscaping & Planning committee, Commencement & August Graduates, Election Committee, Election Committee Decision Appeal, Election Committee Recommendation, S09-10:11, S09-10:12, S09-10:13, S09-10:14, S09-10:15, S09-10:16, Special Event Policy, SUFAC Appointment, SUFAC recommendations, Sustainability Fund
Filed Under: Legislation, Meeting Archive, Public Relations, Uncategorized, University Events, WSG News
Posted on April 26, 2010 by admin
April 26th’s meeting started off with a presentation of a new bus system proposal for Whitewater-Janesville-Milton. External committee reports and officer reports made up the middle of the meeting. The Senate approved next year’s selected Executive Board (minus the IT Director). Between Unfinished and New Business there was a Veto of S09-10:07 and 8 pieces of legislation to either be voted on or discussed. Next week is the last meeting of the semester!
4/19/10 Minutes
4/26/10 Agenda
Speakers
Bus Service: Ms. Nolan & Mr. Mumma
- Presentation
- Surveys were conducted to find out what students want in a bus service, where they’d like to go, and what they’re willing to pay.
- The route would be based on the north side of Janesville and will follow the roads of Hwys. 56 & 59. It’d start at the Janesville Mall. It’d go between Janesville, Milton, and Whitewater.
- Buses would run from 6:45 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
- Cash fares would potentially cost between $1.50-$3.50 with passes being used too.
External Committee Reports
Dining Services: Sens. Stephanie Abbott & Sam Gilbert
- Committee traveled to Carroll College to look at how they run their dining program because it’s similar to the set-up Drumlin Hall will have in 3 years.
Special Event Policy: Sen. Jeff Martin
- Made some corrections to the policy. Sen. Martin will bring a copy to the Senate next week.
Student Sustainability Fund Ad-Hoc Recommendation: Sen. Karen Drydyk
- Ad-Hoc Sustainability Fund Proposal
- Changes were taken from the SUFAC recommendations. Changes are highlighted in the proposal.
- SUFAC will bring forth a recommendation on Monday, May 3rd after their meeting April 29th.
Officer Reports
President Tim Scully
- The city has temporarily moved the voting location of Ward 10 back to the Armory. This is due to the federal government not being able to certify the voting machines. Once the census is complete, the federal government will certify the machines again. WSG will be requested to have the $12,000 (approx.) to pay for the additional machines.
Vice President Riley Mabeus
- Banquet is May 7th at 6:30 p.m. Senators: RSVP by tonight if you haven’t already.
- Get ready to hand in your binder/keys/polo/magnetic name tags NEXT WEEK!
Academic Affairs/Sarah Herlache
- Thursday, April 22, 2 p.m. WSG Office: Academic Affairs meeting
Public Relations/Karri Duerwachter
- Obscure Awards: “Tyra Banks” award to Elvisa Pasic, “Late Bloomer” award to Patrick Longergan
- Invisible Children: Thursday, April 29th 6 p.m. Timmerman Auditorium (Hyland 1000)
- Graduation Sashes–If you want one, get in contact with me. Turn in $40 if you haven’t already!
Legislative Affairs/Scott Coenen
- May 10: City Hall Zoning Ordinance 6 p.m.
IT/Jay Rogers
- New Campus Map Page can update itself!
- E-mail any other suggestions for website to rogersjd23@uww.edu!
Advisor/Jan Bilgen
Clerk/Anna Schwarz
Unfinished Business
Executive Board Approval
- Legislative Affairs – Scott Coenen CONFIRMED 12-1-3
- University Services - Chad Neerhof CONFIRMED 10-2-3
- Student Affairs - Sara Amiri CONFIRMED 9-3-3
- Academic Affairs - Elvisa Pasic CONFIRMED 8-3-4
- Public Relations - Kirsten Kozik CONFIRMED 11-1-3
- Information/Technology - Still looking
Veto of S09-10:07 -Special Fee Process Committee Act
S09-10:09 -External Committee Reform Act
- S09-10:09
- Motion passes 14-0.
- This piece of legislation aims to clarify the committees jobs. Defines where the WSG Clerk and WSG Speaker’s jobs are.
S09-10:10 -Segregated University Guidelines Act
- S09-10:10
- Motion passes 8-6.
- This piece of legislation aims to change the Standing Rules section 10.14 to say:
A. Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5) grants the UW-Whitewater students the authority to impact allocation of student fees “Student shall have the primary responsibility for the formulation and review of policies concerning student life, services and interests. Students in consultation with the Chancellor and subject to the final confirmation of the board shall have the responsibility for the disposition of these student fees that constitute substantial support for campus student activities” and,
B. All allocation decisions must occur in a viewpoint neutral manner with the goal of ensuring that diverse bodies of eligible student organizations are fairly funded.
New Business
Content and clerical changes were made during this section of the meeting. Look for next week’s blog post for the amended versions.
S09-10:11 -Recommendation On Four Year Plans
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Whitewater Student Government recommends that the Provost’s Office develop a plan to ensure the development of 4-year plans for each major, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Provost communicates said plan to Whitewater Student Government and include any request for support within that communication.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, The implementation of 4-year plans will occur by the Fall of 2011.
S09-10:12 -Legislation Sponsorship
WHEREAS, Section 2.1 (B) of the WSG Standing Rules does not specify a required number of Senators needed to sponsor legislation,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That section 2.1 (B) of the WSG Standing Rules be revised to read:
Legislation must be submitted by University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students and additionally sponsored by two WSG senator and will be named S XX-XX:y, with XX-XX representing the current school year, and y representing the number of the piece of legislation of that year (i.e. S 95-96:01).
S09-10:13 -Election Rules Reform Act of 2010
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- This piece of legislation rewrites the Election Rules to include Online Voting. Please read through the linked legislation to view changes.
THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that upon passage in the senate, the changes shall take effect during the first elections of the 2010-2011 academic year.
S09-10:14 -Snow Removal-Parking Services Committee (S.R.P.S.) Recommendation
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That WSG recommends that Parking Services and Snow Removal Committees be merged into one committee called Parking Services and Snow Removal Committee, and
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That WSG recommends that Snow Removal and Parking Services (SRPS) committee meet jointly from November to March, and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That WSG recommends Snow Removal issues will be incorporated within the new-committees agenda from November to March, and during snow emergencies.
S09-10:15 -Student Constituent Outreach Reform Act
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Section 1 of the Standing Rules be amended to add section 1.5 Amendment of Standing Rules, that would state, “In order for these Standing Rules to be amended in any way the proposed amendment (s) must be presented to the Senate in the form of legislation. Any proposed amendments to these Standing Rules must be passed by a 2/3 vote of the Senate, in accordance with the Constitution.”; and,
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Article Seven: Section One of the Whitewater Student Government Constitution be amended to include the words, “Any proposed amendments to either the Standing Rules or the Constitution must be submitted in the form of legislation to the Senate.”; and,
S09-10:16 -Standing Rules and Constitution Amendment Clarification
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Standing Rules Section 5.5 (D) will be established to read:
K. Attend the meetings of at least three different organizations each semester (amounting to a potential total of at least sex meetings per year) to speak and inform constituents about Whitewater Student Government.
1. No senator may attend more than one meeting of the same organization to fulfill this requirement in an academic year;
2. In order to diversify and expand Whitewater Student Government outreach to organizations, no organization may be used by any senator more than once to fulfill this requirement in a given academic year;
3. Senators must inform the Deputy Speaker of which organizations they intend to contact and meet with;
4. Senators will be allotted the opportunity to speak at organizations on a first come first serve basis and at the discretion of the Deputy Speaker;
5. Each senator must contact each organizational leader prior to attending a meeting to speak;
6. At each organizational meeting, a senator is required to speak and inform student about Whitewater Student Government, their role in Whitewater Student Government, and they should seek to respond to any questions or concerns that constituents might have;
7. All Whitewater Student Government senators who speak at a student organization will give written reports to the WSG Clerk following respective meetings. Verbal reports may be given to the senate but are not required;
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Standing Rule Section 6.10 (M) will be created to say:
M. The WSG Clerk will receive all organizational reports from senators and will weekly inform the Deputy Speaker when respective Senator have attended organization meeting and which organization they went to.
Issues
Announcements
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Tags: Academic Affairs meeting, banquet, Bus service, dining services committee, Executive board approval, Invisible Children, S09-10:09, S09-10:10, S09-10:11, S09-10:12, S09-10:13, S09-10:14, S09-10:15, S09-10:16, Special Event Policy, Student Sustainabliity Fund Ad-Hoc, veto of S09-10:07, Zoning Ordinance
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