CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
On Feb. 4, the Siletz general election
was held and I am proud to say it went
very smoothly thanks to the tribe’s ded
icated and competent Election Board.
Credit also must go to our voting
membership that takes part in our elec
toral process as responsible citizens.
Unlike some nations in other parts of the
world where elections have recently been
fraught with conflict, violence, and
uncertain futures, we are blessed with
an electoral process and resulting tribal
government of stability and continuity.
The election brought back three
members who are not strangers to the
Tribal Council. Reggie Butler was re
elected from among the three incum
bents. Frank Simmons returned to the
council after an absence of a few years
and Jessie Davis, who was unseated
last year, regained a seat on the coun
cil this year.
I want to personally extend my
welcome and congratulations to Frank,
Jessie, and Reggie, each of whom will
serve three-year terms. Based on their
experience, knowledge, and dedica
tion, I know they will make important
contributions to the mission of the tribe.
I look forward to working with all three
of them.
As for the officers of the council,
Bud Lane was elected vice chair; Phil
Rilatos, treasurer; and Lillie Butler, sec
retary. I was again elected to serve as
tribal chairman, a position I accept
knowing that this office carries with it
awesome responsibilities.
In addition to internal Siletz Tribal
issues, as tribal chairman I will con
tinue to be involved in intertribal issues.
As vice-chair of the Oregon Gaming
Alliance, I will work on critical gaming
Phase II will include a restaurant,
a travel center, and possibly a hotel and
retail outlets.
Both tribes, however, have en
countered some difficulty in obtaining
financing for the second phase because
of a problem involving the deed. We
are working to get that problem re
solved, which likely will take congres
sional action.
Councilman Bud Lane and I recently
visited with the Oregon congressional
delegation, including committee staffers
in Washington, D.C., to pave the way for
appropriate legislation in support of
this project. We were assured of their
commitment to assist us in this effort.
Delores Pigsley
Included in this issue at the bottom
of this page is a report of the pay and
expenses incurred by each and every
council member during 2005. Council
members were paid $10.33 per hour
for work on the council and for ex
penses according to tribal policy at the
same rate paid to tribal employees.
I am providing this report not only
in response to specific questions from
many tribal members, but also to keep
our commitment of full disclosure.
Keizer Station
Charter School Progress
The development of the joint Grand
Ronde/Siletz tribal project known as
Keizer Station is moving steadily ahead.
By June 1, it’s expected that all el
ements of Phase I site development will
be completed. This involves the infra
structure, the loop road, and underground
utilities, including water lines.
Principal Van Peters reported at the
January meeting of the Tribal Council
that Siletz Valley School students have
Tribal Council Report Card 2005
Travel Reimb.
Lodging
Council Member Report
Cards
issues that affect - and endanger - all
Oregon tribes.
I also have taken the lead on
Oregon’s intertribal Meth Task Force,
an issue of major importance that af
fects all tribes and that I referred to in
previous issues of Siletz News. This was
a specific agenda item at the last con
ference of the Affiliated Tribes of
Northwest Indians.
In closing, I would like to touch on
a few other items that I’m sure are of
interest to our members.
Airfare
Car Rental &
Registrations
Total
Parking Fees
Dee
15,976.28
10,004.48
3,734.00
1,025.87
2,565.00
33305.63
Lillie
7,798.49
5,131.23
2,725.68
569.60
1.690.00
17,915.00
Reggie
7,370.05
0.00
2,095.88
0.00
1,830.00
11,295.93
Bud
2,481.69
1,674.26
2,015.00
0.00
0.00
6,170.95
Dave
7,190.33
2,563.03
1,364.80
105.25
175.00
11398.41
Loraine
5,197.62
1,569.22
1,853.80
24.00
990.00
9,634.64
Robert
1,135.98
839.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,975.08
Phil
4,776.52
286.83
0.ÍX)
0.00
0.00
5,063.35
JoAnn
5,075.94
1,825.25
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,901.19
2.669.38
increased their math and reading abili
ties, as reflected in their scores, by leaps
and bounds. Scores from the 2003/2004
school year as compared to 2005 are
as follows:
2004
57%
65%
32%
Reading
Math
Science
2005
91%
89%
71%
The low marks that the school re
ceived were in attendance. With 151
students, the attendance rate is at 90.7
percent compared to the state rate of
94.2 percent.
It’s important to remember that just
two years ago. Siletz School was doomed
to be closed. The county school board
already had made that decision. It took
the determined effort of community
members, including concerned parents
and the Tribal Council, to succeed in
keeping the school in Siletz.
Van, a highly respected BIA edu
cator, was brought out of retirement to
coordinate the establishment of Siletz
Valley School. He also was persuaded
to serve as its principal.
Van reported to the council that in
response to the desire expressed by
many community and tribal members,
the school is laying the groundwork for
incorporating a high school program
in September 2006. The program will
fill an important educational need and
is another accomplishment of which
we can be proud.
Some SiletzTribal Children
Need You!
The Indian Child Welfare Program
needs good homes for temporary and
long-term placement for some of our
Siletz Tribal children. Foster homes and
homes for relative placements are
needed, both locally and within the 11-
county service area.
If you are thinking of becoming a
foster parent or relative placement, or
just have questions, contact Sandra
Simmons at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1275,
or 541-444-8275. Packets on the certi
fication process and information ses
sions are available upon request.
Most Often Requested Numbers
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
1-800-922-1399
Jessie
1,281.75
987.63
0.00
0.00
400.00
906.75
822.58
603.78
0.00
0.00
2333.11
Salem Area Office
503-390-9494
Jane
Rosemary
1,854.43
1,320.67
0.00
12.75
0.00
3,187.85
Salem Finance Office
1-888-870-9051
57,002.90
23,893.40
13,789.16
1,724.72
7,250.00
Portland Area Office
503-238-1512
Eugene Area Office
541 -484-4234
Total Expense
Salaries
Hours
1 Amount Pd.
I
1
.
Dee
2,341.50
24,183.47
Lillie
2,077.00
21,451.67
Springfield Siletz Tribal Head Start
541-747-0161
Reggie
2,116.00
21,853.14
Contract Health Services (CHS)
1-800-628-5720
Bud
570.50
5,893.27
Siletz Community Health Clinic
1-800-648-0449
Dave
1,410.00
14,565.31
Loraine
940.50
9,715.37
Siletz Alcohol and Drug
1 -800-600-5599
Robert
518.50
5,356.14
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
1-888-244-6665
Phil
1,318.75
13,622.70
Chemawa Health Clinic
1-800-452-7823
JoAnn
1,185.25
12,242.64
Jessie
235 .(X)
2,421.86
for 1 mo.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
1-800-323-8517
Jane
210.50
2,173.48
for 1 mo.
Web Site
www.ctsi.nsn.us
Rosemary
154.00
1,589.62
for 1 mo.
March 2006
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