MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
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STAFF CONGRESS MINUTES
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JUNE 2, 2008
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MEMBERS:
Jeff Adkins
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Chris Hampton
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David Jessie
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Jill McBride
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Lonnie Morris
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Dallas Sammons
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Darlene Allen
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Shannon Harr
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Linda Kegley
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Rebecca McGinnis
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April Nutter
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Todd Thacker
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Lisa Caskey
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Rosemary Hinton
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Kevin Koett
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Rick Messer
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Joel Pace
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Sharon White
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Shannon Colvin
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Joe Hunsucker
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Margaret LaFontaine
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Amy Moore*
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Darlene Ramey
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Terry White
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Rhonda Crisp
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Phillip James
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Rhonda Mackin
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Pam Moore
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William Salazar*
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Elizabeth Williams
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*Denotes member was absent
Guests:
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Patty Carper, Jewell McCormick, Michele Thompson, newly elected Staff Congress members, Vice President Beth Patrick, and Steve Richmond and Sheri White from the Office of Administrative Computer Applications.
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Chair James called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. A quorum was present. He welcomed guests Patty Carper, Jewell McCormick, Michele Thompson, newly elected Staff Congress members, and Vice President Beth Patrick, Steve Richmond and Sheri White. He suspended the agenda so that V. P. Patrick could begin her Datatel presentation. She gave a brief background for Datatel before beginning the presentation.
After the presentation Rep. Thacker asked if he could ask some questions about the budget. He asked about the parking fee. V.P. Patrick gave a brief background as to the purpose of the parking fees, which is to raise money for building parking structures and help with the cost of maintaining the campus roads. Discussion was held concerning the parking fees and parking areas. The premium parking areas, which cost $360.00, are reserved from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. Concern was expressed about the danger of people who park in the Bypass parking lots, having to walk across the road to get to the university. V. P. Patrick replied the university is in talks with the Transportation Department about obtaininging funding for a pedway.
Chair James stated that the meeting would move back into the Agenda. He asked if there were any corrections to the May meeting minutes. Rep. McBride stated on page 2, paragraph 4, Rep. A. Moore should be changed to Rep. McBride. Also, on page 6, under New Business, Rep. Ratliff needs to be changed to Rep. McBride.
Motion:
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To approve the minutes from the May 5, 2008 meeting, with corrections.
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Proposed: Rep. J. Pace
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Seconded: Rep. Colvin
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Called for Vote:
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Passed.
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Chair's Report
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Dr. Andrews was invited to the luncheon but had to be out of town. He sends his thanks to everyone for their service on Staff Congress to MSU. V. P. Walters also could not attend the luncheon as he had a last minute conflict. The Constitution is the only thing that has to go before the Board of Regents. The Bylaws have to be approved by only 2/3rd of Staff Congress. The Bylaws are now posted to the Staff Congress website. He congratulated those who won re-election: T. Thacker, D. Jessee, S. Colvin, M. LaFontaine, R. Hinton, J. McBride, and C. Hampton. He again congratulated the new members: M. Thompson, J. McCormick and P. Carper.
Chair James and Rep. Colvin attended the first quarterly state-wide meeting of Staff Congress executives at the University of Kentucky. Also in attendance were representatives from Eastern Kentucky University, Northern Kentucky University, and the University of Louisville. The next meeting will be hosted by the University of Louisville in August or September. Chair James next reviewed the goals that were accomplished over the past fiscal 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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For the month of May, we spent $73.90 on refreshments. The balance in Supplies is $1,560.10.
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Parliamentarian's Report
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Rep. Colvin stated Executive Office elections will be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting in July . Copies of the procedures were made available to anyone who wanted one. She went over the election procedures.
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Committee Reports
Credentials and Elections
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Rep. Koett stated that election results are posted to the Staff Congress webpage. He congratulated the winners. A special appreciation and thanks go to those who volunteered at the polls.
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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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Ad-Hoc - Professional Development
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No report.
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Regent's Report: Chair James stated that L. Pace had another meeting at the same time as today’s meeting so she could not attend. He spoke with her at lunch at which time she told him it will be a typical Board of Regents June agenda as far as approving the budget, fees, etc. The meeting will be held this Thursday in the Riggle Room.
Human Resources Report: No report as P. Gniot is out of town.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
Discussion: Rep. Thacker asked if the Benefits Committee had looked into free golf fees for the University Games. Rep. Nutter will check on this. Rep. Thacker asked if we will have the University Games this year. It is assumed we will as no one has heard any information to the contrary.
Chair James thanked Rep. P. Moore, Rep. E. Williams, and Rep. L. Kegley for their longstanding service to Staff Congress as this is their last meeting.
Announcements: Chair James stated that Upward Bound students are on campus now. GSP moves in on the 21st. Rep. P. Moore stated we have two more SOAR programs: June 14th and June 26th. Rep. Sammons announced that the Success Academy students moves in at the same time as the GSP students. Rep. LaFontaine stated that open recreation hours for Laughlin Health Building will go from 4:00 – 8:45.
Motion:
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To adjourn.
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Proposed: Rep. Hampton
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Seconded: Rep. Jessee
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Called for Vote:
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Passed.
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Minutes submitted by: Rhonda Mackin, Secretary
