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Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs Improved Telecom service for Simnasho The Warm Springs Telecom has completed testing for a circuit upgrade to Schoolie-Simnasho. That means Telecom service is going from Eagle Butte directly to the Schoolie Flat tower to serve Simnasho. Previously the signal was relayed to Sidwalter Butte and then to Schoolie. Testing the circuit last week, it Early Childhood Education Center notes... The first day of the full-day summer session for school age care and preschool care for 3- and 4-year-olds is this Wednesday, June 12. The Warm Springs Early Child- was determined that the Telecom is now delivering a 1-GIG connec- tion to Simnasho. hood Education Center Class of 2037 Head Start Graduation is at 10 a.m. this Friday, June 14 at the Community Center gymna- sium. The NeighborImpact-Early Childhood Education Food Pantry will be on Wednesday, June 19 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the ECE lobby. Summaries of Tribal Council The following are summaries of Tribal Council from April: April 1, 2024 The meeting was called to or- der by Chair man Jonathan W. Smith Sr. Roll call: Vice Chairman Raymond ‘Captain’ Moody, James ‘Jim’ Manion, Alvis Smith III, Carlos Calica, Rosa Graybael, Chief Joseph Moses. Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. · Bureau of Indian Affairs up- date with Nate Lefevre, acting Su- perintendent. · Bureau of Indian Affairs Re- alty regarding motions to purchase allotment; and homesite lease ap- plication. Discsusion with Greta White Elk, and motions passate. · Federal and state legislative update Call – Matthew Hill. · Tribal attorney update with Josh Newton and Ellen Grover: Executive Session. Tribal attorney update with Brent Hall: Executive Session. Motion by Alvis authorizing tribal Fish and Wildlife attorney, Brent Hall, to seek transfer of tribal member citations from Multnomah County Circuit Court to the Warm Springs Tribal Court. Second by Jay. Question: Jim/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/yes, Rosa/yes, Jay/yes, 5/0/0, Chairman not vot- ing. Motion carried. · Other business: Motion by Alvis correcting the number of Resolution No. 12,112A to read as Resolution No. 13,112. Second by Jim. Question: Jim/yes, Captain/ yes, Alvis/yes, Rosa/yes, Jay/yes, 5/0/1, Chairman not voting. Mo- tion carried. Motion by Jim authorizing use of the tribal Visa to purchase sup- plies for the Wasco Chieftainship election. Second by Captain. Ques- tion: Jim/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/ abstain, Rosa/yes, Jay/yes, 4/0/1, Chairman not voting. Motion car- ried. Motion by Captain approving the purchase of paperware from the tribal warehouse for the Celilo Salmon Feast. Second by Alviss. Question: Jim/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/yes, Rosa/yes, Jay/yes, 5/0/ 0, Chairman not voting; Motion carried. Motion by Jim to adjourn at 5:10 p.m. April 2 The meeting was called to or- der by Chair man Jonathan W. Smith Sr. Roll call: Vice Chairman Raymond ‘Captain’ Moody, Chair- man Jonathan W. Smith Sr., Alvis Smith III, Lincoln Jay Suppah, Carlos Calica, Chief Joseph Moses. · Governmental Affairs update with Raymond Tsumpti, director. · Human Resources update with William Sam, director. · Public Utilities/Wastewater Plan update with Chico Holliday, general manager. · Indian Managed Care Entity agreement discussion with Michael Collins, Howard Arnett and Sarah Monkton: A few years ago the entire reser- vation was sharing 1-GIG. The next cut-over to improve service will be the Seekseequa by- pass next that will be designed to deliver a 1-GIG connection to the Seekseequa community. If you would like more information, you can reach the War m Springs Telecom at 541-615-0555. Motion by Captain adopting Resolution No. 13,145, that the Tribal Council hereby approves of the tribe’s Managed Care program performing the functions of an Indian Managed Care Entity (IMCE). That the Tribal Council hereby approves the IMCE Agree- ment in substantially similar form as set forth in Exhibit A. That the Tribal Council hereby appoints the Secretary-Treasurer-CEO and the director of Managed Care as au- thorized representatives for pur- poses of the IMCE Agreement. That the Tribal Council authorizes the authorized representative to work with legal counsel to finalize the IMCE agreement in substan- tially similar form as that which is attached as Exhibit A. That the Tribal Council authorizes the au- thorized representatives to execute and deliver the IMCE agreement, and to take such other actions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution. Sec- ond by Carlos. Question: Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/yes, Carlos/ yes, Jay/yes, Jim/yes, 6/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion car- ried. · Pit River tribe and Indian Child Welfare Act amicus brief discussion with tribal attorneys Howard Arnett and Sarah Monkton: Motion by Captain approving that the tribal attorneys proceed with an amicus. Second by Jim. Question: Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/yes, Carlos/yes, Jay/yes, Jim/yes, Wilson/yes, 7/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion car- ried. · Letter to Captain Marcus Martinez, director, Portland Area Indian Health Service discussion with Howard Arnett: Motion by Carlos approving the Chairman to sign this letter, as amended. Second by Alvis. Queston: Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/yes, Carlos/yes, Jay/yes, June 12, 2024 On the Tribal Council agenda The following are some of the items coming up on the Tribal Council agenda during the rest of this month, subject to change at Council discretion: Lucille Suppach-Samson, Vital Stats. 2:30: Adoption discussion. 3:30: Stauffer 2021 audit report with Shane Cox. Wednesday, June 12 9 a.m.: Capital funds update with Chico Holliday, Public Utili- ties. 10: Successor program discus- sion. 11: Support letter with Rosa Sanders. Tuesday, June 18 9 a.m.: Ecotrust meet and greet with Ronda Ruteledge, executive director. 10: Mixte Communications meeeting 11: Secretary-Treasurer re- view. 1:30: High Lookee Lodge update with Fay Hurtado. 2:30: Adoption discussion. 3:30: Stauffer 2021 audit report with Shane Cox. Wednesday and Thurs- day, June 26-27: Oregon Gov. Kotek visit. Monday, June 17 9 a.m.: Secretary-Treasurer update. 10: July agenda and review minutes. 11: Draft resolutions. 1:30 p.m.: Enrollments with Jim/yes, 6/0/0, Chairman not vot- ing. Motion carried. Motion by Captain to adjourn at 3:27 p.m. April 3 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr. Roll call: James ‘Jim’ Manion, Vice Chair man Raymond ‘Captain’ Moody, Lincoln Jay Suppah, Vice Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr., Carlos Calica, Chief Joseph Moses, Alvis Smith III, Rosa Graybael, Wil- son Wewa Jr. Minnie Yahtin, Re- corder · Education update with Valerie Switzler, general manager. · Finance update with Isaac George. · Natural Resources update with Austin Smith Jr., general manager. Motion by Captain approving Wilson and Carlos to attend the Repatriation next week. Second by Jim. Question: Jim/yes, Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/abstain, Wilson/abstain, Jay/yes, 6/0/2, Chairman not vot- ing. Motion carried. Motion by Wilson authorizing Austin to pursue opportunities to get buffalo for the tribal freezer. Sec- ond by Carlos. Question: Jim/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/yes, Wilson/yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/yes, Jay/yes, 7/ 0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. · Hood River Bridge discussion, Oregon Department of Transpor- tation. With no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m. April 8 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr. Roll: Vice Chair man Raymond ‘Captain Moody, James ‘Jim’ Manion, Lincoln Jay Suppah, Alvis Smith III, Chief Joseph Moses, Carlos Calica, Rosa Graybael. Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. · Warm Springs Power and Wa- ter enterprise update with Cathy Ehli, general manager, and Michael Lofting, finance director. · State Legislative update call with Michael Mason: Motion by Jim approving $500 donation to Greg Smith’s primary. Second by Alvis. Question: Jim/ yes, Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/ yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/yes, Jay/yes, Wilson/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. · Six Sovereigns letter with Brent Hall: Motion by Alvis approving the Chairman to sign the letter. Sec- ond by Carlos: Question; Jim/yes, Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Alvis/yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/yes, Jay/yes, Wil- son/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. · Museum At Warm Springs update with Elizabeth Woody and Olney Patt Jr. · Telecom update with Tim York and Sue Matters. · Credit Enterprise update with Lori Fuentes, Bridgette Kalama and the board. · Economic Development up- date with Jim Souers, general man- ager. With no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m. April 9 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr. Roll call: Vice Chairman Raymond ‘Captain’ Moody, James ‘Jim’ Manion, Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr., Lincoln Jay Suppah, Carlos Calica, Alvis Smith III, Chief Joseph Moses, Rosa Graybael. Minnie Yahtin, Recorder. · Irrigation, Range and Ag Com- mittee update with Joel Florendo. · Fish and Wildlife Off Reser- vation Committee update with Ronald Suppah. · Fish and Wildlife On Reserva- tion Committee update with Cyril Jim. · Culture and Heritage Commit- tee update with Myra Johnson and Roberta Kirk. · Education Committee update with Leona Ike. · Other business: Rosa Graybael: A meeting will be set up with Warm Springs Housing. Motion by Alvis to adjourn at 4:45 p.m. Summaries continue on 3
