ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA
Regular Meeting
Minutes
March 12th, 2015
4:30 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: 4:37 Pm___
ROLL CALL:
President Tarundeep Singh PrX_ Ab_ Ex_,
Vice-President of Operations Adrien Abuyen PrX_ Ab_ Ex_,
Vice-President of Programs Dayana Merino PrX_ Ab_ Ex_,
Secretary (Vacant)
Treasurer Jonathan Rodriguez-Palacios PrX_Ab_Ex_,
Communications Officer Kristofer Stachar Pr_ Ab_ ExX_,
Executive Coordinator Gabriela Flores Pr_ Ab_ ExX_,
Senator Jeramy Rolley Pr_ Ab_ ExX_,
Senator Simi Muhammad PrX_ Ab_ Ex_,
Senator Jerry Sheppard Pr_ AbX_ Ex_,
Senator Richard Rose PrX_Ab_Ex_,
Senator Brooke Clouse PrX_Ab_Ex_,
Senator Munkhsuuri Tumurbaatar PrX_Ab_Ex
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
It is moved by Rich and seconded by Brooke to adopt the agenda.
Motion: Passes
Unanimously
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
It is moved by Rich and seconded by Adrien to approve the minutes of March 5th, 2015 with the change Jonathans vote to abstain on item number 4 under NEW Business.
Motion: Passes
Unanimously
REPORTS
1. Student Trustees’ Reports
2. President's Reports
3. Vice President of Operations Reports
4. Vice-President of Programs Reports
5. Secretary's Reports
6. Treasurer’s Reports
7. Communications Officer Reports
8. Executive Coordinator
9. Senators' Reports
10. Advisor’s Report
11. Committee Reports
12. 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.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Presidents Announcements.
Presenter: Tarundeep Singh
The Council shall hear the announcements from the President.
Singh: G.A is May 1st-3rd.
Region Executive meeting was this past Saturday.
I, Adrien and Jeramy attended the Accreditation training yesterday.
The accreditation has recommended 19 recommendation before leaving, and we wait for the official report.
2. Spoken Word.
Presenter: Vice-President of Operations Adrien Abuyen.
The council shall hear a request for funds for the spoken word event.
Tabled
3. Latino Unidos Financial Request.
Presenter: Executive Coordinator Gabriela Flores
The council shall hear a fund request from Latino Unidos.
Tabled
4. Reimbursement for ROKU.
Presenter: Dr. Luis Escobar.
The council shall hear a request for reimbursement for the ROKU.
It is moved by Brooke and seconded by rich to approve a reimbursement up to $56 dollars for the ROKU system from Fund 71 Object Code 5885 Misc. Operational Exp.
Adrien Abuyen; Yes
Dayana Merino; Yes
Jonathan Rodriguez-Palacios; Abstain
Richard Rose; Yes
Brooke Clouse; Yes
Munkhsuuri Tumurbaatar; Yes
Simi Muhammad; Yes
Motion: Passes
Unanimously
5. Art Show.
Presenter: Simmie Muhammad.
The council shall discuss the possibility of hosting an Art Show.
Simi, Sabah: There is an art show on 26th 12pm-1pm
6. Student Life Calendar.
Presenter: Dr. Luis & VPP
The council shall talk about the student life calendar.
Event ideas:
Public Forum, Sprit Week, Unplug Social Event, Throw Back Thursday, Video Game Tournament, Soccer Game, Water Balloon fight, Egg Hunt, Summer time Picnic.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Spring Retreat.
Presenter: Senator Clouse.
The council shall talk about having a spring retreat.
Retreat
2. Open Gates.
Presenter: Open Gates
The council shall hear a proposal from the open gate club.
Tabled
3. Finical Codes and Procedures Review.
Presenter: Dr. Escobar.
The council shall review the Finical Codes and Procedures.
Tabled
4. Book Store Payment.
Presenter: Dr. Escobar.
The Council shall approve the payment of $13.91 for supplies to the bookstore.
It is moved by Rich and seconded by Dayana to approve the payment of $13.91 From Fund 71 Object Code 5885 Misc. Operational Exp. to the book Store.
Adrien Abuyen; Yes
Dayana Merino; Yes
Jonathan Rodriguez-Palacios; Abstain
Richard Rose; Yes
Brooke Clouse; Yes
Munkhsuuri Tumurbaatar; Yes
Simi Muhammad; Yes
Motion: Passes
Unanimously
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING : 5:31 Pm
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