MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF CONGRESS MINUTES
JULY 9, 2007
MEMBERS:
Jeff Adkins
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Darlene Allen
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Lisa Caskey
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Shannon Colvin
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Rhonda Crisp
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Chris Hampton
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Shannon Harr
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Rosemary Hinton
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Joe Hunsucker
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Phillip James
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David Jessie
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Linda Kegley
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Kevin Koett
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Margaret LaFontaine
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Rhonda Mackin
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Linda McCarty
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Rebecca McGinnis
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Rick Messer
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Amy Moore
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Pam Moore
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Lonnie Morris*
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April Nutter
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Joel Pace
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Darlene Ramey
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William Salazar
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Dallas Sammons*
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Donna Sloan
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Todd Thacker
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Elizabeth Williams
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*Denotes member was absent
Guests:
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Phillip Gniot, Human Resources Director and Lora Pace, Staff Regent and First Year Program & Retention Director.
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Chair White called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. A quorum was present.
ELECTION OF STAFF CONGRESS OFFICERS
Rep. Colvin, Parliamentarian, conducted the election. Rep. P. Moore and Rep. LaFontaine served as tellers. L. Pace served as timekeeper.
Rep. James was nominated for Staff Congress Chair by Rep. Hinton. He accepted the nomination. Rep. A. Moore moved to cease nominations, Rep. P. Moore seconded. The floor was opened for discussion. No discussion. Rep. Thacker made a motion to accept Rep. James as chair by acclamation, seconded by Rep. Allen.
Rep. Nutter was nominated for Staff Congress Vice-Chair by Rep. P. Moore. She accepted the nomination. Rep. Thacker made a motion to cease nominations, Rep. Hampton seconded. The floor was opened for discussion. No discussion. Rep. Thacker made a motion to cease discussion, seconded by Rep. Pace. Rep. Allen made a motion to elect Rep. Nutter by acclamation, Rep. Hinton seconded.
Rep. Mackin was nominated for Staff Congress Secretary by Rep. Harr. She accepted the nomination. The floor was opened for discussion. Rep. Thacker made a motion to cease discussion, seconded by Rep. Hampton. Rep. Thacker made a motion to accept by acclamation, seconded by Rep. Hinton.
The meeting was turned over to newly elected Chair James who conducted business from this point forward. Chair James welcomed Staff Regent Lora Pace, Staff Regent and First Year Program & Retention Director, Human Resources Director Phil Gniot, and newly elected Staff Congress members: Kevin Koett, Linda McCarty, Joe Hunsucker, Donna Sloan, and Joel Pace.
Motion
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To approve the minutes from June 11, 2007 minutes.
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Proposed: Rep. Thacker |
Seconded: Rep. Colvin |
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Passed |
Chair's Report
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Chair James thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve as Chair. He also thanked Rep. Nutter for agreeing to serve as Vice-Chair and Rep. Mackin for agreeing to serve as Secretary. He asked Rep. Colvin to continue to serve as Parliamentarian for the upcoming year.
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Vice-Chair's Report
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No Report
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Secretary's Report
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No Report
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Parliamentarian's Report
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No Report
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Committee Reports
Credentials and Elections
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Rep. LaFontaine reported there were two vacancies in the Technical/Paraprofessional category. Rep. Williams agreed to be reappointed to Staff Congress. Rep. Jerde moved out of her EEO category so she was unavailable for reappointment. |
University Standing Appointments
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No report.
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Fiscal Affairs
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No report.
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Personnel Policies and Benefits
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No report.
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Regent's Report - L. Pace reported on the last Board of Regent’s meeting, including the president’s raise and benefits. Discussion of details of his compensation followed.
Chair James asked for a 10 minute recess to confer with the newly elected Executive Committee.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Motion:
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To reappoint Rep. Williams to a one year term on the Ad Hoc Committee in the Technical/Paraprofessional category.
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Proposed: Rep. LaFontaine
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Seconded: None needed since it comes from Committee.
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Called for Vote:
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Motion passed.
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Chair James announced he would like to appoint the new members to the following committees:
Credentials and Elections Committee - Rep. Koett-Executive/Managerial category and Rep. Williams-Technical/Paraprofessional category; Standing Appointments Committee – Rep. McCarty-Technical/Paraprofessional category; Fiscal Affairs Committee - Rep. Hunsucker-Executive/Managerial category and Rep. Sloan-Service/Maintenance Category; Personnel Policy and Benefits Committee – Rep. Pace-Executive/Managerial category.
Chair James stated he would like to submit three additional changes in order to make the categories more evenly distributed to represent the entire Staff Congress: Credentials and Elections Committee - Rep. Caskey-Secretarial/Clerical representative and Personnel Policies and Benefits Committee – Rep. Adkins-Skilled Crafts category. There were two Service/Maintenance representatives on the Credentials and Elections Committee. Rep. Ramey agreed to serve on the Personnel Policies and Benefits Committee. The Executive Committee proposed that the new committee member additions be as aforementioned. No second was needed as it came from committee. Discussion was held. Vote was taken and motion passed with two members voting nay.
Reappointment of Professional Development Ad Hoc Committee as follows: Current members remained with one change. Rep. Williams will serve in place of Mary Jerde as the Technical/Paraprofessional representative. No second needed as nomination came from committee. Vote taken, motion passed.
By-Laws Ad Hoc Committee: Chair James asked the following members to serve on this committee: Rep. Pace - Executive/Managerial category; Rep. A. Moore and Rep. LaFontaine in the Professional/Non-faculty category; Rep. P. Moore in the Secretarial/Clerical category; Rep. Messer in the Service/Maintenance category; Rep. Hampton in the Skilled Crafts category; Rep. McCarty in the Technical/Paraprofessional category; and Rep. Colvin as Parliamentarian. They all agreed to serve. No second needed since it came from Committee. Discussion held. Vote taken, motion passed with two members voting nay.
Rep. Thacker asked about the new maintenance technician position and the position’s salary at the West Liberty Extended Campus Center. Discussion was held. Phil Gniot explained this was part of the MSU acquisition agreement.
Motion:
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To suspend business so committees could meet and elect Chairs and Vice-Chairs.
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Proposed: Chair James
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Seconded: Rep. Colvin
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Called for Vote:
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Passed
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The following individuals have been named Chair and Vice-Chair for Staff Congress committees:
Credentials & Elections: Chair – Margaret LaFontaine; Vice-Chair – David Jessie
Fiscal Affairs: Chair - Pam Moore; Vice-Chair – Joe Hunsucker
Personnel Policies & Benefits: Chair - April Nutter; Vice-Chair – Amy Moore
Standing Appointments: Chair - Dallas Sammons; Vice-Chair – Rosemary Hinton
Rep. Thacker asked that a resolution be passed thanking the past Chair, Terry White, for his service to Staff Congress. Rep. Jessie seconded the motion. Resolution passed.
Rep. Jessie asked about the changes to the Ad Hoc committee membership. Discussion was held.
Discussion
Discussion was held concerning some immediate duties of the new Chair once they are elected to the position during the July meeting.
Announcements
The next meeting for Staff Congress will be August 6th. A list of the upcoming Staff Congress meetings will be placed on the web page. Rep. P. Moore stated the next SOAR will be held this Friday. Rep. Williams stated that the increase in health insurance premiums will be reflected in the next paycheck.
Motion:
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To adjourn.
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Proposed: Rep. Colvin
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Seconded: Rep. Caskey
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Called for Vote:
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Motion passed.
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Minutes submitted by: Rhonda Mackin, Secretary
