Council Meeting Monday, September 23, 2002 Minutes Present: Executives:
Samantha Yeung, President Jay Selinger, VP Finances & Administration John Alexander, VP Student Affairs Daniel Boffo, VP Campus Life Patricia Stefani, VP Public Relations & Marketing Cristina Roman, Business/ Health Chair Winston Tong, Transportation / Construction Chair Jeff Patton, Electrical / Electronics & CST Chair
Councillors:
Teri Almas Will Heller Driss Adrao Rebecca Montgomery Mike Nickel
Tindy Bassi Will Heller Angela Gleeson Carla Megeth John White
Staff:
Caroline Gagnon, Director
2.1.
Meeting Called to Order The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Samantha Yeung at 7:45 pm. (18 voting members)
3.2.
Acceptance of the Agenda It was moved by Teri Almas and seconded by Jay Selinger that the agenda be accepted without the following additions: 3.8.2. CFS (Jay)
3.3.
Acceptance of the Minutes – September 9, 2002 It was moved by Jay Selinger and seconded by Driss Adrao that the minutes of September 9, 2002 be accepted as read.
Special Rule of Order Motion: Be it resolved that each person are allowed to speak twice for a maximum of 2 minutes. Moved by: Jay Selinger Seconded by: Mike Nickel Carried Amended to Main Motion: Be it resolved that 2 minutes maximum be replace by 5 minutes. Moved by: John Alexander Seconded by: Winston Tong Denied Motion: Be it resolved that debate be closed. Moved by: Will Heller Carried
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3.4.
Guest Speakers
No guest speakers. 3.5.
Reports Executive & Director
Winston Tang, Transportation / Construction Chair • As submitted deadlines to his Strategic Actions. • Appointed 2 councillors. Cristina Roman, Business/Health Chair • Appointed Councillors from School of Business Patricia Stefani, VP Public Relations & Marketing • Shinerama raised over $40,000. Thank you everyone for their involvement. • Working on Destination Snow, 4 X 4 ski pass program, and Link advertisement. Daniel Boffo, VP Campus Life • Working on 4 X4, Canucks tickets. Jeff Patton, Electrical/Electronics /CST Chair • Proud to announce that BCIT has it first IEEE student chapter on campus. Jay Selinger, VP Finances & Administration Nomination closed today for the position of Chair of Man., Mech., & Process Energy & Natural Res. Chair. Elections will be held October 1 & 2. • Blood drive schedule for September 26 in the Great Hall. •
John Alexander, VP Student Affairs th • Deadline for Student Club funding application is September 20 . st • Alcohol Awareness plan is underway. 1 committee meeting scheduled on September 27 at 3:30 pm in Council Chamber. Still looking for volunteers. Samantha Yeung, President • Still looking for a Chair of Trades. • Revised duties for Set/Tech representatives. A copy can be found in their mailbox. Caroline Gagnon, Director • Nothing to report. 3.6.
Review of Actions from September 9th meeting.
Will be revised next meeting. 3.7.
Question Period No question.
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3.8.
Unfinished Business 3.8.1
3-hour break - John
Motion: Be it resolved that we endorse the letter to BOG as submitted. Moved by: John Alexander Seconded by: Jay Selinger John gives an update on the issue. Motion: Be it resolved that the motion be postponed definitely until next meeting Moved by: Will Heller Seconded by: Driss Adrao Carried 3.8.2
CFS - Jay
Motion: Be it resolved that SA cancel the invitation to CFS or any student political group to the October Council meeting. Moved by: Jay Selinger Seconded by: Will Heller Carried Samantha informs the council on new information found regarding CFS Point of Order by John Alexander On the fact that the Chairperson should be stepping down for this issue. Driss wants to continue hearing the information. Challenge the Chairperson by John Alexander Samantha defended her decision of continuing the information discussion. Motion: Be it resolved that we limit questions to 5 more speakers. Moved by: Winston Tong Seconded by: Mike Nickel Carried 3.9.
New Business 3.9.1 AGM - Jay Jay informs the Council that the AGM has been scheduled for October 21, 2002 at 5:45pm.
3.10 Next Meeting Next meeting is scheduled for October 7th, 2002 at 5:45pm. 3.11 Meeting adjourned It was moved by Dan Boffo and seconded by Patricia Stefani that the meeting be adjourned. (8:30 pm.). 3
COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 AGENDA
3.1.
Meeting called to order
3.2.
Acceptance of the Agenda
3.3.
Acceptance of the minutes from September 9, 2002
3.4.
Guest Speakers No Guest Speakers
3.5.
Reports: Executive & Director
3.6.
Review of Actions
3.7.
Question Period (5 min.)
3.8.
Unfinished Business 3.8.1. 3-hour Break (John) 3.8.2. 3.8.3.
3.9.
New Business 3.9.1. AGM (Jay) 3.9.2. 3.9.3.
3.10. Next Meeting 3.11.
Meeting adjourned
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