The Undergraduate Student Government passed an emergency resolution voicing the body’s opposition to the Nexus Pipeline easement being voted on by Bowling Green City Council.  

The University’s Environmental Action Group presented the emergency resolution, S.R. 2016/2017 – 04, to USG on Monday night.

Last Monday, some attended City Council and many voiced their opinions about the construction of the Nexus pipeline.

If passed, city ordinance 8544 would grant Nexus access to public acres within the limits of Bowling Green in exchange for $151,000.

EAG President Daniel Myers shared possible dangers of the construction on the pipeline, including the contamination of water supply and possible pipeline explosion. Construction of the pipeline would be a step back from the city’s efforts towards green energy alternatives, Myers said.

Many students at the USG meeting voiced concern towards the construction of the pipeline.

“It doesn’t really help us in any way, shape or form, and might poison our water,” said one USG representative.

Another representative brought up the potential of Nexus bringing a lawsuit against the city if the ordinance does not pass on Monday.

The USG resolution passed with no opposition.

Vice President Richard Racette gave a few updates about a potential change in the term calendar. Starting in fall of 2018, the University will likely adopt 15 week semesters with either an additional January or May term, Racette said.

USG Advisor Dean Jodi Webb informed members that President Mazey will be attending this week’s GSS meeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

Two new resolutions were also introduced Monday.

The resolutions included one to improve communication between students and administrators and another stating opposition to the renaming of Hanna Hall once it is renovated to house the Business College.

The resolutions were tabled and will be voted on during next week’s meeting.