The Residence Hall Association decided Thursday to continue the contract with the company that provides off-campus students with final exam kits.

Discussions also involved alternative spring break, a post-Valentine’s Day date auction and the referendum next week for the creation of a $5 concert fee.

The University Board representative reminded the RHA that voting will take place Feb. 5 and 6 in Carman Hall, Coleman Hall, Taylor Hall, the Student Recreation Center, Lumpkin Hall and the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Jessica Sams, a sociology major attending the meeting, said, “I think people should vote for the $5 concert fee because it’s cheaper than buying gas to see a concert in Champaign.”

The contract for the final exam kit company was up for renewal at Thursday’s meeting and the RHA voted to continue doing business with the current provider. This company delivers the exam kits, which consist of a fruit basket or an energy kit, to off-campus students.

Alternative spring break is a mission program sponsored by the Newman Center. There are 17 different locations around the nation where the mission work will be held. The spots for Mexico and Florida have already been filled, but there are 150 spots in other areas still open. The trips cost $125 and includes transportation, food and lodging.

The RHA’s Parking Committee told the association that the Student Services Building will be losing 80 parking spots. To make up for the lost spots, approximately 170 new spots will be built across from Andrews Hall. The new spots are not intended to take up any of the field space located behind Andrews.

The RHA also held nominations for a new secretary. Denise Peters was nominated and seconded. The nominations were closed immediately afterward.

At least 650 customers were at the new food court Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The report also reactions to the improved food court seemed to be positive during its first day.