Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon September 20, 2001
Tribal Council Resolutions
passed in July and August 2001
On November 21, 2000, Tribal Council asked BIA Forestry and Natural Re
sources to develop a timber sale to extract 4 million board feet, allowing WSFPI
to run two shifts through January 2001 and one shift, beginning In February 2001 .
The recommended alternative is to harvest 4 million board feet of timber from the
visual buffers along Highway 26 and Highway 216. Because the Roadside Tim
ber Sale Is not from regular commercial forestland, Tribal Council approval is
needed. With Resolution No. 10057, the Tribal Council agreed and approved
the Roadside Timber Sale. Since this timber Is not from commercial forestland,
the timber harvested from these visual buffers will not be charged to the allow
able cut.
Resolution No. 10058 authorizes the Secretary-Treasurer to apply for a grant
from the U.S. Department of Justice. The grant, In the amount of $100,000 per
year for three years, would support the design and implementation of Tribal Courts
programs and services for youth as well as provide training for Juvenile Court
personnel and would reduce violent crimes on the reservation.
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With the passage of Resolution No. 10072, the Tribal Council approved the
electric service line extension over and across Tribal Tract T3770 for the electric
distribution line to serve the residence of Sam Wolfe In the Wolfe Point Subdivi
sion. Resolution No. 10073 enabled the following to become enrolled members of
the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs.
NOTED:
Jacob Reed Castilleja 072701
Niyallee Rose Cochran 071 101
Kyle Victor Frank, Jr. 062801
Blanche Caroline Howtopat 072601
Helen Augustine Howtopat 072601
Christopher Darrell Johnson 071001
Ikeana Cherl Kalama 062101
Martin Ray Suppah 072401
Joshua Leslie Thomas 072601
Stephanie Eileen Torres 070201
Kamelia Sahme Zacarias ' 062701
The Bureau of Justice Assistance provides financial assistance through a
competitive grant process for the planning of strategic systems with community
partners and the office of Tribal Prosecutors. Resolution No. 10059 authorizes
the Secretary-Treasurer to apply for this grant In the amount of $56,561 for one
year that would support the development and design of the case management
and court dispositions of youth and adults.
Constructing a turn-off lane at the junction of Tenino Road and Highway 26,
and replacing the Shitike Creek Bridge is a safety priority. The BIA, in partner
ship with ODOT, and Warm Springs Construction Enterprise ("WSCE") estimates
the cost at approximately $1 million. Additional lands must be allocated from al
lotment 205 necessitating an agreement with the allottees. The Tribal Council
thinks this can best be accomplished through WSCE, acting under Public Law
93-638 with the BIA. Resolution No. 10060 authorizes the SecretaryTreasurer
to pursue a contract with WSCE, under authority of PL. 93-638, to complete the
project on behalf of the Tribe.
The Constitution and By-Laws provides for the Tribal Council to select com
mittees as necessary for conducting the business of the Council. Committees
carry out the business of the Tribal Council and their work can greatly enhance
the service of elected members of the Tribal Council. Resolution No. 10061
states that the Tribal Council shall appoint such committees as it may deem
necessary for properly conducting the business of the Council, and may appoint
members of the Tribal Council to those committees as it deems appropriate.
The Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 10062 on July 25m. The resolution
states that Tribal Council Committee members will receive $7.50 per hour with
the exception of the Culture & Heritage Committee, which will receive $8.00 per
hour for their services. All committee members will receive mileage of 15 cents
per mile to and from headquarters. The resolution names the following as Com
mittee members:
CULTURE & HERITAGE COMMITTEE:
Paiute: Viola Kalama Brigette Whipple
, Warm Springs: Emily Waheneka Margaret Suppah
Wasco: Madeline Mclnturff Gladys Thompson
EDUCATION COMMITTEE;
Colleen Johnson Urbana Ross
Martha Winishut Ramona Tanewasha
FISH & WILDLIFE ON-RESERVATION COMMITTEE:
Leslie Bill Elmer Scott, Jr,
Donald Winishut, Sr. Tony Suppah
FISH & WILDLIFE OFF-RESERVATION COMMITTEE;
Wi.w JHarold Blackwolf, Sr. Claude Smith, Sr.
jTenry Courtney, Jr.., ,- Olney Patt, Jr.
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HEALTH & WELFARE COMMITTEE:
Urbana Manion Robert Miller
Janice Clements Geneva Charley
LAND USEPLANNING COMMITTEE:
Moses Kalama Lepha Smith
Phillip Florendo Lee Tom
RANGE. IRRIGATION. & AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE;
Jay Suppah Carmella Scott
Jacob Frank Evans Spino Sr.
TIMBER COMMITTEE:
Theron Johnson Max Jackson
Raymond Moody Reggie Winishut
Resolution No. 10063 sets the recommended annual allowable cut for the
period 2002-201 1 at 37.6 million board feet. This annual allowable cut recom
mendation comes with the following provisions:
1 ) This annual allowable cut does not include volume from the low eleva
tion ponderosa pine ground (management group 1 ground); harvest from this
area will be limited to 25 million board feet for the 10 year period and will be
restricted to sanitation salvage harvest. This should allow for needed manage
ment activities on management group 1 ground while allowing for the desired
increase in volume and tree size in this area.
2) Allowable cut volume from the Coyote and Eagle Springs watersheds
were adjusted to their long-term average growth levels to address other resource
concerns. All other watershed reflect calculated allowable cut volume.
The Tribal Council accepts the 2 provisions listed above as recommended by
the Bureau of Indian Affairs Warm Springs Agency. The annual allowable cut will
be re-evaluated after five years and, if necessary, adjusted for the second five
year period to reflect different standards or conditions.
The "2001 Management Agreement for Upper Columbia River Fall Chinook,
Steelhead, and Coho" was approved with the passage of Resolution No. 10064.
With the action, the Tribal Council Chairman is authorized to sign the 2001 Man
agement Agreement on behalf of the Confederated Tribes.
By passing Resolution No. 10065, the Tribal Council approved the creation
of a non-profit corporation, known as Warm Springs Indian Reservation Commu
nity Development Corporation. The Corporation will adhere to financial and other
policies and standards promulgated by the Secretary-Treasurer or established
by the Tribal Council.
Resolution No. 10066 allows the purchase of an undivided 415 interest in
Warm Springs Allotment No. 512-A, Sallie Pipps or Mushelo, deceased, at the
negotiated consideration of $10,365.54 The consideration to be paid from pro
grammed land purchase funds.
Resolution No. 10067 authorizes the purchase an undivided 1240 interest
in Warm Springs Allotment No. 824, Swann, deceased, at the negotiated consid
eration of $466.67.
Resolution No. 10068 sanctions the purchase of an undivided 118 interest
in Warm Springs Allotment No. 990-A, Clara Culps Charley, deceased, at the
negotiated consideration of $2,583.34.
Resolution No. 10069 approves the purchase of an undivided 118 interest
in Warm Springs Allotment No. 990-B, Clara Culps Charley, deceased, at the
negotiated consideration of $2,583.33. The consideration to be paid from pro
grammed land purchase funds.
Resolution No. 10070 authorizes the purchase of an undivided 215 interest
in Warm Springs Allotment No. 82, Dick Turpin, deceased, at the negotiated
consideration of $9,600.00. The consideration to be paid from programmed land
purchase funds.
Resolution No. 10071 allows the purchase of an undivided 118 interest in
Warm Springs Allotment No. 161, Horatio Baker, deceased, at the negotiated
consideration of $4,777.78. The consideration to be paid from programmed land
One applicant was denied membership because of blood quantum, and an
other applicant was tabled because of the need for more information.
An election will be held on October 16, 2001 , to determine whether any of the
persons whose name are set will be adopted as members of the tribe. Resolu
tion No. 1 0074 mandates that in order to be elected into membership in the tribe,
an individual must: (1) receive a majority vote, provided that at least 50 of
those entitled to vote shall actually vote; (2) have 18 or more Indian blood; (3) be
a descendent of a member or a former member of the tribe; (4) have resided at
least three years upon the Warm Springs Reservation Immediately prior to the
date of the application for adoption; and (5) hot be a member of any other tribe of
Indians.
Resolution No. 10075 approves conservation regulations for the 2001 treaty
Indian subsistence fishery on the Deschutes River during the fall Chinook salmon
time period (August 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001).
In 1999 the Tribe, in conjunction with BPA, acquired the Pine Creek Ranch
consisting of approximately 30,000 acres in the John Day River Basin, The ac
quisition of the Pine Creek Ranch was carried out through a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the Tribe and BPA. As a part of the acquisition of
the Pine Creek Ranch, the Tribe obtained an option to acquire the adjoining
"Wagner Ranch" compromised of approximately 10,000 acres. The option must
be exercised on or before September 1, 2001. The Tribe and BPA want to man
age the Pine Creek Ranch and the Wagner Ranch as a single project. The Tribe
and BPA have negotiated an amendment to the original Pine Creek Ranch MOU
to provide for the acquisition and operation of the Wagner Ranch. Resolution
No. 10076 authorized the Secretary-Treasurer to execute the MOU, and exer
cise the purchase option for the Wagner Ranch. The action is contingent upon
approval by the Bonneville Power Administration.
Resolution No. 10077 addresses the "Clowers" property on the Metolius arm
of Lake Billy Chinook, which adjoins both the Perry South U.S. Forest Service
campground and a 104-acre parcel on Lake Billy Chinook previously purchased
by the Tribe. A proposal to purchase a one-half interest in the Clowers property
has been received by the Tribal Council from Bill Smith of William Smith Proper
ties. The Tribal Council would like to attempt to acquire the Clowers property and
the resolution authorizes Bill Smith to negotiate the final terms of the purchase in
accordance with the terms of the proposal, subject to final review and approval
by BIA Realty.
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Resolution No. 10078 relates to timber salvage on the Bald Peter fire. The
Tribal Council agrees with the recommendations of the Resources Management
Interdisciplinary Team. There Is fire killed and damaged timber from both the
commercial forest ground and the conditional use ground within the boundary of
the Bald Peter fire. The resolution authorizes that timber salvaged from commer
cial forest ground will be charged to the annual allowable cut, and timber sal
vaged from conditional use ground will not be charged to the annual cut. The
Bald Peter Fire Salvage Forest Officers Report (FOR) and timber sale contract
shall follow the procedures established in the IRMP; and all applicable Federal
and Tribal Laws and ordinances will be adhered to for the duration of this salvage
project.
With the passage of Resolution No. 10079 the Tribal Council approved the
"2001 Hunting Regulations," They are adopted as provided In the recommenda
tion from Natural Resources Department and Fish & Wildlife Committee.
Resolution No. 10080 authorized the appointment of the following to the Board
of Directors of Warm Springs Power Enterprise with the term as indicated:
CLASS 111 TERM EXPIRING: January 1, 2004
Ralph Minnick Tribal-Member
Ed Tarbell Non-Member
Resolution No. 10081 authorized the following persons to be appointed to
the Board of Directors of Warm Springs Credit Enterprise with the term as Indi
cated: CLASS.; Tribal Member
Carlos R. Calica Term Ends: January 1, 2004
Sandra Greene Term Ends: January 1 , 2004
Authority of Resolution No. 10082 made the following appointments to the
Board of Directors of Warm Springs Museum made with the terms as Indicated:
CLAS5JU; TjlbaLMerjibfifiion-Trlbal Member
Janice Clements Term Ends: January 1, 2004
James D. Noteboom Term Ends: January 1, 2004
The Warm Springs Community has been extensively Involved in developing
the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan (The People's Plan) shows
that financial and economic development (revenues and employment) has been
established as a Tribal Priority. The Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 10083,
authorizing the Secretary-Treasurer to apply for a grant from the National Voca
tional Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center. Technical assistance is avail
able from the National vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center,
and we will seek financial assistance for the computer automation $6,000 and
staff training $43,919 for the next year.
Resolution No. 10084 authorizes that the following fishing periods and regu
lations be established for the 2001 fall season commercial fishery in Zone 6 of
the Columbia River for Warm Springs tribal members:
a) Fishery open from 6:00 a.m. August 28, 2001 through 6:00 p.m. Sep
tember 1, 2001 and open from 6:00 a.m. September 4, 2001 through 6:00 p.m.
Septembers, 2001.
b) No mesh restriction on gillnets. The allowable length for gillnets is 400
feet.
c) Standard dam and river mouth sanctuaries are in place, including the
sanctuary at the entrance to Spring Creek National fish Hatchery.
d) The platform and hook and line fisheries in Zone 6 are open for com
mercial sale beginning at 6:00 a.m. on August 20, 2001, and will remain open
until further notice.
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