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ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT
AGENDA
March 22, 2010
I. Call to Order
A. Vice President Luna called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
A. Senator Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
A. Absent – Senators Barnes, Carter, Cruz, Dabbs, Darby, Ybanez, K. Guerra, Hanrahan, C. Johnson,
Montalvo, Samuels, Tucker
IV. Guest Speakers
A. Mr. William Nance, Vice President for Finance and Support Services 7:07 p.m.
i. Mr. Nance spoke to the senate about the university’s budget. He thanked the senate for
their effort and dedication. The university has a $415 million annual budget. Tuition and
fee make up 47% of this years budget. The state appropriation is only about 32%. Sales
and services are $77 million. That includes sales at the bookstore and sports event. 20%
on the expenditures side goes to pay faculty and staff. Benefits for faculty continue to
grow. In the past years natural gas prices have spiked (under utilities). Offices expenses
amount to $91 million. Fund accounting has three categories. All university presidents
were asked to give back 5% this year and 5% next year. The legislature has accepted
Texas State’s new plan. We have seen enrollment growth. Enrollment growth creates
additional revenue.
1. Senator Wood motioned to extend the speakers time by ten minutes.
2. Senator Morris seconded her motion.
The state does maintain the “Rainy Day Fund” has $8-12 billion. The shortfall is
projected to be anywhere from $8-20 billion.
a. Senator Leija asked Mr. Nance about HSI.
i. Mr. Nance thinks we have made the push for HSI. If
and when we get HSI there might be some money
coming in that will probably go into the restricted fund.
b. Senator Morris asked about gift and grants.
i. The university receives gifts. Each endowment account
is looked at. The little bit of money that is unrestricted
usually goes to the president or president’s cabinet for
allocation.
c. Senator Schultz motioned to extend speaker’s time by three
minutes.
d. Senator J. Flores seconded her motion.
e. Senator Schultz rescinded her motion.
B. Dr. Margarita Arellano, Dean of Students 7:30 p.m.
i. Mr. Rhodes accompanied Dr. Arellano. He spoke to the senate about digital messaging
around the university and in the LBJ Student Center. He wants the senate’s feedback
about this idea. He also wants the senate’s support for a green initiative. Way-finding is a
big issue in the LBJSC. They are thinking about putting 46-inch flat screen TV’s on the
walls. They are looking at creating “video walls”. That would be able to tell you
everything that is going on around campus. These walls will be interactive. Knowledge
management is another issue. They are thinking about eliminating all poster boards
around the LBJSC. Most poster boards are not kept up-to-date. A video wall will
constantly be kept updated. This too will be interactive. They are thinking about
replacing the Dean’s List wall with two video panels. Dr. Arellano expanded on what
Charlie said about way-finding and knowledge management. She said LBJSC is a very
complex building. Dr. Arellano asked the senate for support.
V. Public Forum – 7:42 p.m.
A. Amanda Venable, editor of University Star, invited the senate to the Presidential and Vice
Presidential debate. It will be Wednesday, March 24 in the LBJ Teaching Theatre. Send questions to
stareditor@txstate.edu
i. Senator Loving motioned to extend time by 2 minutes.
ii. Senator Infante seconded his motion.
VI. President’s Report – 7:45 p.m.
A. The election commission needs polling volunteers. If you aren’t helping with a ticket please
volunteer. Bobcat Build is this Saturday, so come out and help. ASG Code of Law is an umbrella.
The branches will be separated. Gristmill will be the banquet location. The banquet is May 7. The
presidential and vice presidential election is next week. We need scholarship applicants. The Health
Center came to President Covo about funding. The administration believes the state will make a
mandatory insurance law. They have developed a plan called Bobcat Prompt Pay. It is away around
dealing with insurance. It will be a $10 appointment fee. This is something that may hurt students in
the short term. If we are mandated by law to accept insurance, Bobcat Prompt Pay will be the best
model. President Covo asked the senate to take a formal stance within the next two weeks.
VII. City Council Liaison – 7:58 p.m.
A. Senator Vargas motioned to suspend the rules to add City Council Liaison.
B. Senator Fox seconded her motion.
C. Senator T. Johnson motioned to suspend the rules and put the VP’s report before the City Council
Liaison report.
D. Senator Gidado seconded his motion.
VIII. Vice President’s Report 8:01 p.m.
A. This week is the accreditation process. The PACE (Personalized Academic Career Exploration)
center is our QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan). If too many students don’t know the QEP, we could
risk not being reaccredited. There are seven weeks left in the semester. There is still time to write up
legislation, even if it won’t be implemented this semester.
IX. City Council Liaison Report 8:06 p.m.
A. Senator Leija spoke to the senate about revamping SWAT. He spoke about the Bobcat Safe-Ride
Study. He thanked the people that met last semester to work on revamping SWAT. June 1, 2009 - 25
establishments requested the bar hours extensions. There is a demand for SWAT. Bobcats take a
STAND (Student Transportation Against Never Driving Drunk)
i. Senator F. Flores asked if it is renamed STAND if it should be two D’s.
ii. Senator Wolfe asked how many DWI’s were students. The police chief is working on
those numbers.
iii. Senator T. Johnson asked for the times the DWI were issued.
X. Committee Reports 8:18 p.m.
A. External Affairs – Senator Posey said his committee had some visitors to talk about Code of Law
and other things. The committee needs more time to review the SWAT bill. Grievance sessions
suggestions were faster WIFI and bus route information.
B. Student Relations – Senator Moldenhauer said his committee also had visitors. They also need more
time to review the SWAT bill. They talked about revamping grievance sessions because they have
one tomorrow. He reminded the senate to fill our census cards.
C. Internal Affairs – Senator R. Flores had lots of visitors. They decided they support the legislation,
but also would like some more time to review the information.
D. University Relations – Senator Fox and his committee reviewed the SWAT bill. They ended with
recycling initiative for the ballroom.
i. Senator Loving motioned to add the TSIE committee
ii. Senator Ferrari seconded his motion.
E. TSIE – Senator Wasley met with other members. They are discussing creating an International
Student Liaison. They are going to compare our numbers with other universities.
XI. Advisor Report(s) – 8:24 p.m.
A. No report
XII. New Business – 8:25 p.m.
A. SRS 2009-2010/10 “Bobcats with Too Many Dents”
i. Senator Riggs spoke about the bill. He wants to present this legislation this Friday.
ii. Senator Wasley asked how many spaces will be lost.
1. Senator Riggs said he did not know.
iii. Senator Schultz asked if this can be done efficiently.
1. He said they do have the resources.
iv. Senator Vargas motioned to adopt.
v. Senator Mullins seconded her motion.
vi. 43-0-2 legislation passes
B. SRS 2009-2010/11 “Registration: Getting on the List”
i. Senator T. Johnson read “Registration: Getting on the List”
C. SRS 2009-2010/13 “Bobcat Event Night”
i. Senator Gidado read “Bobcat Event Night”
D. SBS 2009-2010/12 “Bobcat Safe Ride Study” *emergency
i. Senator Wasley motioned to suspend the rules and consider this piece emergency.
ii. Senator Loving seconded her motion.
iii. It was objected.
iv. Senator Schultz motioned to suspend the rules and take up by dividing the house.
v. Senator Tanner seconded her motion.
vi. Motion does fail.
vii. Senator Aguilar read “Bobcat Safe-Ride Study”.
E. Parliamentarian DeSalvo motioned for a three-minute recess.
F. Senator Vargas seconded his motion.
G. It was objected.
H. Motion fails.
XIII. Old Business – 8:44 p.m.
A. CAS 2009-2010/1 “ASG Code of Laws”
i. Senator T. Johnson motioned to consider this piece already read.
ii. Senator Doyle seconded his motion.
iii. Senator Olicia asked if there are a certain number of people to pass.
1. It is a matter of more yes’s than no’s.
iv. Senator Hillhouse asked about timing.
1. Ten days prior notice.
v. Senator Vargas asked for the dates.
1. Possibly some point in April.
vi. Senator Wood motioned to adopt.
vii. Senator R. Flores seconded her motion.
viii. Senator Fox made a friendly amendment to strike March 31 and replace April.
1. Senator Ray accepted.
ix. Senator Ray made a friendly amendment to say “proposition be placed on ballot in
April.”
x. Senator T. Johnson motioned to strike election and add referendum.
xi. Senator Schultz to strike ‘graduate’ on line 12.
xii. Senator Flink seconded her motion.
xiii. Senator F. Flores motioned to strike ‘and’ and replace ‘a’.
xiv. Senator Gidado seconded her motion.
xv. 44-0-1 motion passes
B. CAS 2009-2010/2 “Executive Cabinet”
i. Senator Sibley motioned to consider this piece already read.
ii. Senator Mullins seconded her motion.
iii. Senator Morris asked is if reports would come to the senate.
1. Reports would go to senate.
iv. Senator Olicia asked if the senate may vote.
v. Senator T. Johnson motioned to adopt.
vi. Senator Mullins seconded his motion.
vii. Senator Redman motioned to make a friendly amendment.
viii. Senator Garcia seconded her motion.
ix. Senator Doyle motioned to make a friendly amendment to change “ot” to “it”
1. Senator Schultz accepts.
x. Passes unanimously
C. CAS 2009-2010/3 “Senate and House Rules of Procedure”
i. Senator Doyle motioned to consider this piece already read.
ii. Senator Valencia seconded his motion.
iii. Senator Terrell motioned to adopt.
iv. Senator R. Flores seconded his motion.
v. Senator Schultz motioned to make a friendly amendment to line 12.
1. Senator Ferrari accepts.
vi. Senator Ferrari made a friendly amendment.
vii. Senator Ferrari seconded her motion.
viii. Senator Ray motioned to fix the numbering.
ix. Senator Redman seconded his motion.
XIV. Questions/Answers – 9:06 p.m.
A. None
XV. Announcements – 9:06 p.m.
A. VP Luna will e-mail the video about the QEP.
B. Senator Carhart asked the senate to fill out the census card.
C. Senator Ferrari said the diversity has been extended to this Thursday.
D. Senator T. Johnson is gathering a group to look over the SWAT information.
E. Senator Morris has two pieces of legislation in the works. Talk to her if you want to help.
F. President Covo reminded the senate about Bobcat Build this Saturday.
G. Hip Hop Congress meeting tomorrow.
XVI. Adjournment – 9:13 p.m.
A. Senator Schultz motioned to adjourn.
B. Seconded by everyone.
