Staff Congress
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MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF CONGRESS MINUTES

AUGUST 6, 2007

MEMBERS:

Jeff Adkins Chris Hampton David Jessie Linda McCarty Lonnie Morris Dallas Sammons
Darlene Allen* Shannon Harr* Linda Kegley Rebecca McGinnis April Nutter* Donna Sloan *
Lisa Caskey Rosemary Hinton Kevin Koett Rick Messer Joel Pace Todd Thacker
Shannon Colvin Joe Hunsucker Margaret LaFontaine Amy Moore Darlene Ramey Elizabeth Williams*
Rhonda Crisp Phillip James Rhonda Mackin Pam Moore William Salazar  

*Denotes member was absent

Guests: Philip Gniot - Director of Human Resources and Lora Pace - Staff Regent & Director of First Year Program & Retention

Chair James called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.  A quorum was present.  He asked for approval of the minutes from the July 9, 2007 meeting.

Motion: To approve the minutes from the July 9, 2007 meeting.
  Proposed:  Rep. LaFontaine Seconded:  Rep. P. Moore
Called for Vote: Passed.

 

Chair's Report Chair James gave a brief summary of the Stamats presentation. 
Vice-Chair's Report No report.
Secretary's Report For the month of July, $73.90 was spent for refreshments and $21.20 for new member nameplates for a total of $95.10.

Committee Reports

Credentials and Elections No report.
University Standing Appointments No report.
Fiscal Affairs No report.
Personnel Policies and Benefits No report.
Ad-Hoc - By-Laws Review This committee will be meeting right after today's Staff Congress meeting.
Ad-Hoc - Professional Develop. No report as they have not met yet.

Regent's Report:  

Regent Pace gave a brief overview of the President's salary package.


Old Business:
 

No old business was brought forth.


New Business:

No new business was brought forth.

Discussion:

Interest in a Faculty/Staff lounge was discussed. 

Chair James proposed several goals he would like to see Staff Congress pursue.   He encouraged members to send suggestions to him by email.  He will have a list of suggested goals for review at the next meeting.

Announcements:

L. Pace announced that the Eagle Planners will be mailed in the next few days.  If anyone does not plan to use their planner, please return it to her.  Rep. LaFontaine announced that volunteers are needed for move-in days for students. 

The next meeting is Monday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m.
 

Motion: To adjourn
  Proposed:  Rep. Colvin Seconded:  Rep. Caskey
Called for Vote: Passed


Minutes submitted by:  Rhonda Mackin, Secretary