Spilyqy Tyrooo, Wgrm Springs, Oregon August 9, 2001
Warm Springs Tribal Council
Resolutions passed In
January and February 2001
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Resolution No.7032 was adopted by the, Tribal Council on October 2f, 1985, correcting
the 1940 Census Roll by adding individuals who had been left oft the 1940 Census Roll tor
unknown reasons. The people listed below were recognized as Tribal Members at the time ol
the 1940 census. By passing Resolution No. 9972, Tribal Council recognized that the Indian
Blood quantum ol the following enrolled members, and others similarly situated, who were
not included on the 1 940 Census Roll shall bp considered for enrollment purposes as if such
enrolled members had been included on the oensus roll in 1940:
The 21 Tribal Council made several board appointments on January 3, 2001', With the
passage ol Resolution No. 9956, the following were appointed to the Warm Springs Com
posite Products Board:
CLASS II;
Richard B. Craig
CLASSJIL
James C. Borgen
NQ&ZB1BAU1EHBEB
Term Ending: December 31, 2001
HOMBJBAUOlBEa
Term Ending: December 31, 2002
Resolution No. 9957 addressed the Warm Springs Forest Products Industries board.
CLASSJi
Gene Keane
CLASSJL
Michael Clements
Term Ending: December 31, 2002
TRIBAL MEMBER
Term Ending: December 31, 2002
Resolution No. 9958 concerned the Board of Directors for the Gaming Enterprise:
CLASS!
Celeste Whitewolf
NON-MEMBER
Term Ending: December 31, 2002
Resolution No. 9959 addressed the Board of Directors for Warm Springs Power Enterprise:
CLASS I;
Lilly Kauffman Moses
CLASUL
Mavis Shaw
CLASS II:
Steven J. Klein
NON-TRIBAL MEMBER
Term Ending: January 01, 2002
Term Ending: January 01, 2003
NON-TRIBAL MEMBER
Term Ending: January 01, 2003
The following persons were appointed to serve as Appellate Judges with the terms as
indicated with the passage of Resolution 9960:
Victor Moses Term Ending: December 31, 2001
LaDonna Danzuka-Poorbear Term Ending: December 31 , 2001
Resolution No. 9960-A called for the appointment of an Appellate Judge with the terms
as indicated:
Edna Gonzales
Term Ending: December 31, 2001
Tribal Council met on January 1 5, 2001 to consider enrollments. The following action was
taken with the passage of Resolution No. 9961.
Bessie McKinley
William Sam
Mabel C. Switzler
Ina C. Tohet
Joan Palmer
Mary S. Danzuka
Sammy Colwash
Charles Nathan
Alexzina Comedown
Cecelia McKinley
Margaret Boise
Dorothy Simtustus
Martha Culpus
Pauline Pete
Lester Tanewasha
Alice W. Lucero
Norman Nathan .
Clifford Crowe
Maxine McKinley
Bertha C. Smith
Harold Culpus
Kip Culpus
Nancy S. Johnson
Amelia J. Colwash
Laverne Bagley (Billy Jo)
Albert Comedown
On March 19, 2001, Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 9972-A, acknowledging that
the Indian Blood quantum of Lloyd G. Smith, Sr., Christine Gurrola-Smith, William Gurrola
Smith and Jereme Rod Tall Bull shall be considered for enrollment purposes as If such en
rolled member had been included on the census roll in 1940.
Resolution No. 9973 was passed on February 12, 2001. The resolution mandated modi
fications and additions for the 2001 fishing permits and regulations for non-tribal member
fishing on lakes and streams on and bordering the Reservation: The daily permit fee will be
Increased to $8.00, the seasonal permit fee will be increased to $28.00, the newly proposed
two-day permit fee will be $1 4.50, and the newly proposed three day permit fee will be $21 .00.
Also, the Warm Springs.River and all of its tributaries, which includes the Kah-Nee-Ta fishery,
will remain closed for the protection of wild salmon and steelhead stocks.
The Tribal Council reviewed the "Memorandum of Understanding for Portland Harbor
Superfund Site", which lays out a process for government-to-government consultations and
participation by Warm Springs and other tribes with the federal and state agencies respon
sible for cleanup of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site.
The Tribal Council believes that the MOU provides a meaningful opportunity for Warm
Springs to participate and consult with the federal and state agencies in the cleanup of the
Portland Harbor Superfund Site. Citing that It protects the Tribe's treaty rights and other
legally-protected rights in the Portland Harbor Superfund area, the Tribal Council passed
Resolution No. 9974, approving the MOU.
The Tribal Council stated that the Natural Resource Branch has been, and will continue
to be, involved in developing the Portland Harbor cleanup and restoration processes. Ac
knowledging that there are various funding sources available to support tribal involvement,
the Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 9975. The resolution authorizes the Secretary
Treasurer to apply for and administer funds to support the Confederated Tribes' participation
in the Portland Harbor cleanup and restoration processes
Resolution No. 9976 authorizes the Secretary-Treasurer to apply for a grant from the
Administration for Native Americans (ANA), or any other sources to support the implementa
tion of the IRMP monitoring procedure. Administration for Native Americans provides finan
cial assistance through a competitive grant process for environmental regulatory enhance
ment to promote the goal of self-sufficiency for Native Americans. A grant from ANA in the
amount of $250,000 per year for three years could fund the Integrated Resource Manage
ment Plan (IRMP) monitoring program.
The following are enrolled members:
NOTED:
Faith Creegirl Berry 122800
Hazen Jacob Lane Bruisedhead 010400
Alma Rose Cuevas 011201
Dartanian Wilson Picard 122600
Gordon Dean Rhoan 010901
Delmer Jonathan Whitefoot 010901
;; . Three applicants were, denied membership because of short blood degree and one appli
cant was tabled. ! 1 : '
Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 9962 on January 16, 2001. The resolution ap
proved the purchase of an undivided 363240 interest in Warm Springs Allotment No. 161,
Horatio Baker, deceased, at the negotiated consideration of $955.56. '
Margaret Buckland was granted Homesite Lease No. 3557 on Tribal Land in the Sunnyside
Addition. The lot contains 3.0 acres, more or less. Resolution No. 9558, passed on June 9,
1998, is hereby rescinded in its entirety and is null and void, and is replaced by Resolution
No. 9963.
Resolution No. 9964 was passed to comply with the service agreement between the
Confederated Tribes and Wasco Electric Cooperative, Inc. The Tribal Council approved a
service line agreement over and across Tribal Tract T699 for purposes of electric distribution
lines to serve the residence of Keith Moody, in the Simnasho area.
Judge John M. Copenhaver, with the passage of Resolution No. 9965, was appointed to
serve as Tribal Court Judge Pro Tempore. The Judge presides over cases in which the Tribal
Court Judges have conflicts of interest and to which the Chief Judge of the Tribal Court may
assign him from time to time. The Judge performs all services required in such cases, with
full authority in matters as a Judge of the Warm Springs Tribal Court.
The following individuals were appointed Commissioners of the Warm Springs Housing
Authority with the passage of Resolution No. 9966:
Victor Moses Term Ending: January 30, 2002
Edna Gonzales Term Ending: January 30, 2003
Jack E. Quinn Term Ending: January 30, 2003
Stating that Warm Springs Construction Department has successfully provided employ
ment for tribal members and affiliates and has produced profits for the Tribe, Resolution No.
9967 authorizes that Tribal Construction be established as a Tribal Enterprise. The resolution
grants the authority to bid on and obtain contracts for construction projects, both on and off of
the Reservation.
On January 29, 2001 , with Representatives of the State of Oregon and the Confederated
Tribes in the process of negotiating an Amendment to the Compact that would address cer
tain Tribal Records and other matters, the Tribal Council deemed it appropriate to extend the
terms of the current Compact Amendment extending blackjack through May 1, 2001. This
action was taken with Resolution No. 9968.
The Tribal Council reviewed recommendations from the Oregon Social Learning Center
for the Northwest Indian Prevention and Intervention Research Advisory Committee. Upon
review, Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 9969 mandating the Confederated Tribes of
Warm Springs to participate in the Northwest Indian Prevention and Intervention Research
project. The Tribal Council will appoint a delegate and alternative representative to the Com
mittee, for a five-year appointment for each appointee.
The Secretary-Treasurer has conducted fiscal management improvement efforts, includ
ing the promulgation of Chapter 124 "Investment Management". Chapter 124 provides for the
appointment of an Investment Advisory Committee to assist Tribal Management in oversee
ing the Tribe's investments. Resolution No. 9970 designates that the Tribal Council Chair
man serve as the Tribal Council's representative on the Investment Advisory Committee. The
resolution decrees that the Chairman may name another Tribal Council member to serve on
hisher behalf on an ongoing basis. 1
On February 12, 2001, the Tribal Council took action on enrollments. With the passage if
Resolution No. 9971, the following became enrolled members:
NOTED:
Meleah Kay Clements-Krugle 012401
Caroline Martinez Cruz 082200
Samantha Leslie Ariena Culps 020701
Audrey Rose Polk-Ruiz 012301
Sylvia Dee Sampson Spino 020901
Dyrrel Devere Wallulatum 011701
Gracie Ha Jane Whiteplume 0202t)1
One applicant was denied membership because of Wood degree.
Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 9977 on February 12, 2001. The resolution ap
proved the purchase of an undivided 363240 interest in Warm Springs Allotment No. 161,
Horatio Baker, deceased, at the negotiated consideration of $955.56.
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With the passage of Resolution No. 9978, the Tribal Council authorized Stetson Engi
neers Inc., to do the necessary work to conduct an Environmental Assessment on Govern
ment Rock. The E.A. is to be delivered to the Tribe eight months from the date of this Reso
lution and for an estimated cost not to exceed $70,000.00. The cost of the E.A. will be paid
from programmed land purchase funds.
Citing a concern for the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists who must use the narrow
shoulder of Highway 26 to travel between the Warm Springs Agency Campus and Elemen
tary School to the Museum and commercial plaza area, the Tribal Council instructed the
Secretary Treasurer to apply for a for an ODOT Pedestrian or Bicycle Improvement Grant to
construct the path within the Highway 26 right-of-way. Resolution No 9980 authorizes the
action, The Tribal Council stated that development of a 10-foot wide paved path between the
Texaco bus stop and the Museum would provide a major benefit to the community.
Resolution No. 9981 authorizes an amended and Restated Plan of Operation of Warm
Springs Gaming Enterprise. The resolution also mandates that the use and management of
all property of Kah-nee-ta Resort will be transferred to Warm Springs Gaming Enterprise.
The resolution further states that the Interim Board of Directors shall consist of the existing
members of the Board of Directors of Warm Springs Gaming Enterprise (Warren "Rudy"
Clements, Lynn Davis, Randy Goff, Celeste Whitewolf, Richard Donaca) and those members
of the existing Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Board of Directors who are not members of the Tribal
Council (Richard Tohet, Ed Manlon) who meet the qualifications of Article III, Section 3, of the
"Amended and Restated Plan of Operation of Warm Springs Gaming Enterprise."
The Tribal Council reviewed the revenue and expenditure levels of the Tribes' 2000 fiscal
year and determined that a number of capital projects and reserve accounts weren't fully
expended and the remaining balances should be made available for expenditure In fiscal
year 2001 . It was determined that a number of operating initiatives must be funded for which
funds are not authorized in the Tribes' 2001 approved budget. Tribal Council concluded that
the most appropriate way to make prior year savings available for expenditure in a following
fiscal year is by resolution. Resolution No. 9982 was passed, allowing the carryovers to be
used in calendar year 2001. Total carryover was $10,208,581. The funds are available until
they are fully expended and until the capital projects and program initiatives are completed.
On February 27, 2001, stating that it would like to provide a corporate body to encourage
and foster economic development for the benefit of the Tribes and its Members, the Tribal
Council passed Resolution 9983. Saying that this can best be accomplished by chartering a
separate corporate body, Tribal Council approved the WARM SPRINGS ECONOMIC DE
VELOPMENT CORPORATION. Through the resolution, the corporation has the authority to
expend Tribal funds budgeted for economic purposes in the amount of $2,000,000. The reso
lution decrees that the Tribal Council, to achieve the objectives of the Corporation, may ap
propriate further amounts.
Resolution No. 9984 was passed on February 29, 2001. The Tribal Council, with the
recommendation of the Timber Committee, approved the Northside 2000 Forest Officers Report
and Timber Sale Contract. The Logging Unit contains approximately 38,431 MBF of mer
chantable timber. The Northside 2000 Logging Unit will harvest diseased timber stands, thin
overstocked stands, provide employment, income and a portion of 2001 2005 Annual Allow
able Cut to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
The Tribal Council is responsible for protecting and preserving tribal and Indian history.
Ordinance 68 states that it is the policy of the Confederated Tribes to encourage manage
ment activity for off-Reservation areas, which will enhance, protect and preserve the treaty
rights of the Tribes. Realizing that information regarding cultural resources within our ceded
lands, usual and accustomed lands and ancestral lands is necessary for proper manage
ment, Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 9985.
The resolution authorizes the Secretary Treasurer to apply for and administer federal and
private funding for the purpose of protection and preservation of tribal and Indian history,
culture, traditions and heritage.
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