ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA
Regular Meeting
Minutes
November 18, 2013
2:30 pm
Student Center (F) Building, Ground Floor, Forum
College of Alameda
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway
Alameda, CA 94501-2109
Members of the public may address the Council on any item within the Council’s jurisdiction. A summary of Council rules concerning communications from the public is available from the ASCOA Secretary at the meetings. Persons addressing items included on the agenda will be heard at the time the item is considered. Persons requesting to address items or subjects which are not on this agenda will be heard under the agenda item “Communications from Members of the Public.” Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to the ASCOA President.
CALL TO ORDER: Time: __2:40 pm______
ROLL CALL:
President Alaysia Williams PrX_ Ab_,
Operations Officer Jeramy Rolley PrX_ Ab_,
Programs Officer Tarundeep Singh PrX_ Ab_,
Secretary Gabriella Flores PrX_ Ab_,
Treasurer (Vacant) Pr_ Ab_,
Communications Officer (Vacant) Pr_ Ab_,
Senator Ashley Campos Pr_ AbX_,
Senator Regina Drake PrX_ Ab_,
Senator Victoria Huynh PrX_ Ab_,
Senator Elma Legados PrX_ Ab_,
(Volunteer) Minilik Altayie,
(Volunteer) Dayana Merino,
(Volunteer) Simmie Muhammad,
(Volunteer) Jonathan Rodriguez-Palacios,
(Volunteer) Alvin Yu.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion to move item # 4 to item #1 (Singh/ Rolley) motion passes unanimously
Motion to add vote of confidence in student trustee Sharon Clegg and student center resolution to the agenda (Singh/ Drake) motion passes
Motion to adopt the agenda with aforementioned changes (Rolley/Singh) motion passes unanimously
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Motion to postpone the approval of the minutes from November 4th minutes (Rolley/Drake) motion passes unanimously
REPORTS
1. Student Trustees’ Reports- Nothing to report
2. President's Reports- Evaluated the student catalogue & planning the Thanksgiving dinner.
3. Vice President's Reports- Attended the region meeting as well as SFCC meeting.
4. Programs Officer Reports- Working on the resolutions & budget meeting.
5. Secretary's Reports- Helping out with the clothing drive.
6. Treasurer’s Reports- Nothing to report
7. Communications Officer Reports- Nothing to report
8. Senators' Reports- Victoria- Talked with Dr. Starks about the possibility of washing the clothing’s. Elma- Making announcements for the clothing drive. Regina- Nothing to report.
9. Advisor’s Report- Met up with the administrators about the swing stairs.
10. Committee Reports- Alaysia Williams- College council meeting with.
11. Ad Hoc Committee Reports
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
(Please line-up to speak when your name is called.) This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on matters not included on this agenda. A maximum of 14 minutes (2 minutes per individual maximum) will be provided for speakers under this agenda item. Requests to speak which cannot be honored within the time limit will be scheduled for subsequent meetings in the order received. Under the Brown Act, Council members are not allowed to discuss and/or take formal action at today’s meeting on items brought before them under this item. Council members are only allowed to respond briefly. Written statements can be submitted to the ASCOA Secretary for inclusion in the minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Treasurer Appointments
Presenter: Alaysia Williams
Margarita as senator, senator application for treasure, motion to recommend margarita moved by Rolley and seconded by Drake. 4 1’s and 2 Nay’s (Singh/Legados).
2. Communications Officer Appointments
Presenter: Alaysia Williams
Item has been stuck from the agenda.
3. Black Student Union Event request
Presenter: BSU Club Representative
The Council shall discuss and vote on the event request from the BSU.
President Williams discussed with the council about a fundraiser event that the BSU wants to have on December 6th. The BSU will put upfront their own money, they will get reimburse. Motion to approve the event with the paper work pending, moved by Singh and seconded by Gabriela. Abstentions 1 (Rolley)
4. Thanksgiving Finance Request
Presenter: Alaysia Williams
Item Number #4 was moved up for discussion first. Thanksgiving Finance Request, Talking with Shelly to get a caterer for the event. $1,000 of a budget for the food and $300 for the games, from account # 510 for the amount up to $1,300. Moved by Singh and seconded by Legados for the amount up to $1,300 for the Thanksgiving finance for Food (1,000) and games (300). 0 abstentions, motion passes unanimously.
5. Block Schedule Letter
Presenter: Tarundeep Singh
Motion to approve the written block schedule, after it has gone thru formatting changes. Moved by Singh and Seconded by Drake. 2 Abstentions and 4 I’s.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rolley: Region meeting discussed/sub-committees get on the chairs, Rolley will sent web link Doodle. Student trustee re-type it up letter invite Sharon Clegg. Student center resolution, student center closes at 5pm, we will discuss how to open up the F building for much longer so students who have later classes, wait for a ride will have a warm place to stay.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 3:48 pm