Minutes for September 14th,
2011
I.
Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Approval of Agenda
IV.
Guest Speaker
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Rob
Whiting from SafeRide: Budget made for city of Gunnison. It has been operating
around 16 years. SGA Western State College of Colorado members requested to
have a safe ride type of program in response to two Western State College of
Colorado students who passed. It was originally a Friday and Saturday service
to help prevent incidents of drinking and driving. The budget hasn’t changed
substantially for 17 years. The county always donates 2-2.5K each year. 5 years
ago, voted that each students pay 4$, which makes WSC the largest sponsor. How
to bring an extra 4K in each year? No longer get money from Due’s in the
Gunnison county. 5K received from surcharges from court. Each driver get’s $60
a night for pay. Roughly 24K are what are spent, and the revenue generated is
about $1,300. Need extra community support. The bars have a tight budget and do
not donate. The drivers want to do anything they can to prevent DUI’s or
fatalities due to accidents. SR brings people home, gets them home safely, a
decrease in mischievous conduct.
o
Q:
SR caters for people that call from bars. If WSC SGA is the greatest donation,
coming to student fee’s.
§ A: Over the course of the year, we
count the number of students 25,000 rides (18-24 year olds) last year, most
between September and October and changes the dynamic of house SR operates,
going from call to call. It is a challenge to balance, one priority is that
someone who may drove to the bars wont wait for SR for a ride, they are afraid
they will choose to drive. A private residence is a bit different. They do bar
runs, and will be more focused on them; some drivers are better than others.
o
SR
goes to bars more because often it is hard for drivers to find houses
sometimes. It is a challenge for drivers when people call and don’t come out of
the house.
o
Thank
you! You all do an outstanding job. Rodney was a student advocate for SR, to
send a monthly budget and get active.
o
It
is a big amount of money but the service is invaluable, and you cannot put a
price on the lives saved.
o
An
opportunity for SGA students has a role for somebody who may want to write
grants. Giving rides is proven to reduce accidents and problems. Gladly except
any help.
o
Q:
When will you know when you get the money through the county?
§ It is unknown now, but will get
information soon. There is good support for SR in the county, we are hopeful.
o
Abuse
rides: four block rides, liquor store run, try not to take a lot of people to
one party, prevent taking people to parties, always get rides there but no one
calls for rides home at night. No bikes, no dogs on SR.
o
Q:
Do you know the group on campus CLUE (Caring Leaders who Understand and
Educate)? Interested to learn more about drunk driving prevention.
§ A: That sounds great.
o
A
balance between getting people home and helping students.
V. Action Items
·
Inductions
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PC
Assistant Pay
o
Outline
in constitution if pay descrepencies need to be address they need to be voted
on. Senators: if they would vote an approval of cutting $75 for the PC
assistant.
§ Speaking with an assistant, and they
were not informed, it might be better to bring her in first.
o
Q:
What is her general role? She doesn’t regularly attend meetings or do office
hours
§ She does a lot, she keeps the office
going, oversee council makes sure it runs smoothly, under the constitution of
bylaws. Yes, no direct contact with SGA but she has been written in the bylaws.
o
Does
she get a separate pay?
§ Yes
o
How
long have we pay the assistant?
§ The last 5 or 6 years.
o
Could
we incorporate her in what we do, like come to meetings serve office
hours. It may be troubling for her
position.
o
Motion
to bring PC assistant in to discuss pay next week
§ 13/13 passed!
o
Draw
attention to the double pay bylaws? Article 8 Section 8 #2.
§ If we cut her pay will it be covered?
Yes.
§ She is interested in taking PC place
after Elijah leaves.
§ Other members may be paid twice. This
could be an issue.
VI. Discussion Items
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Budget:
o
Last
week we discussed the budget shortfall due to less student enrollment. We have
a recommendation: 1% to all committees except Clubs. They would cover the cut,
and with the reserve we would cover the shortfall. Certain committees have a
rollover. All have some money except a few.
§ Will all 1K be covered by the
shortfall?
·
No
we are not covering that
§ Roll through options
·
1%
cut, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% no backfill from reserve.
§ Budget committee makes recommendations
with all advisors for the senators.
§ Proposal take 10K from reserve, barely
over a 2% cut, absorbing a cost for ICC.
·
Why
10K ?
o
Didn’t
want to take too much reserve away, buy hot chocolate for rescue team, we want
some wiggle room for SGA.
o
Keep
some reserve just in case spring semester has fewer students-future issues.
o
Some
groups have a reserve of their own.
·
Some
numbers are accurate, some are not so accurate. Only can speak for WP: reserve
has been gained for 10 years, for more trips with students. Make a minimum cut
now and later investigate what people have and what they need.
o
2%
cut then speak with sub committees to see what is possible to cover, so we
don’t drain reserve.
o
Senate
consensus thought some would be comfortable with a larger budget cut.
o
We
should not micromanage accounts.
o
Some
are sitting on money, but some groups have a lot less resources and are
hurting.
o
We
cannot keep pushing this off, we need to come to a decision tonight.
·
Concerns
are fiscal responsible, not spending money on things we don’t need (like hot
chocolate)
·
Entire
reserve is 45K, 25K needs to remain.
·
Motion
2% budget cut excluding ICCE.
o
All
in favor (12/13) Passes
o
Decision
has been made!
VII.
Advisor Report
o
This
Monday the 19th is the last day to be refunded 50%, go see student
affairs.
VIII. Senator Reports
o
Erika:
On Friday Mexican independence day Amigo’s 4-6 by the fire making sopapillas
o
Chase:
Football has a home game this Saturday at 1pm.
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Walker:
This weekend is Headwaters! Lots of great guest speakers are coming!
IX.
Committee Reports
o
Homecoming
emails are coming soon!
o
Grace
has contracts for everyone. People who get paid see Grace after the meeting
o
Float
committee meet after meeting would be nice.
o
Lighting
of W
X.
Advisory
Reports
o
Sarah:
Friday 8-1 first board meeting in North Ballroom. Monday Step Up was canceled
to Tuesday at 7pm. Open to whole student body. Feedback on Celebration of
scholarship
o
Nick:
On Friday at the airport there is an emergency crash landing 4-8pm. The world
is not ending…this is a requirement. They are looking for actors to pretend
they are hurt, for community service or for acting practice. Pro Cycling have
sent out preliminary dates for next year, they will not change the format, keep
at 7 days, but maybe start in one community and end in another.
o
Haleigh:
The retreat is this Sunday 8a-3p. Please eat breakfast, changed the plans to
make more conscious decisions with spending. This is a mandatory meeting. This
is a good year.
o
Grace:
exciting news, move money from internal to help club sports, and we found out
there budget is not as dire as it once was. We may not have to move all the
money. Ideas of things to purchase to make sure we can pay for it.
o
Meg:
Wordhorde Guest Speaker at Mochas 7:00/30pm.
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Blake:
Home opener for Volleyball, three nights in a row, Regis, Colorado Christian, &
Mines.
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Travis:
Intramurals started last week flag football, participation is down, perhaps new
website is to blame? The weather could also be to blame… Ultimate Frisbee
kickoff start first week of October. Disc golf tournament was last week and
went well, a lot of community support, many people utilizing.
o
Hayden:
Club sports Baseball UNC, Soccer @ Mines, Women’s rugby 11am home game, mens
UNC’s coming down, games @ 1
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Elijah:
Recycled percussion went very well, and they were here 10 years ago. 200-250
people attended.
o
Noah:
WP second week of sold out trips, last week they didn’t have any gear. Intro to
rock climbing, and on the 20th free bike repair workshop class.
Shout out to mens biking team who got first at a RedBull competition in
WinterPark.
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Maddy:
next Tuesday second event for sustainability ‘do it yourself workshop’, grade
social responsibility and conscious consumption. They will hand out books, and
give tips on gardening.
XI. Special Topics
XII.
Remarks for the Good of the Order
Order is in order!
XIII.
Late Roll Call
XIV.
Adjournment
