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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 7, 2024)
On the Tribal Council agenda this month The following are some of the items coming up on the Tribal Coun- cil agenda for the rest of the month of August (subject to change at Council discretion): Wednesday, August 7 – Commit- tee reports (continued from the start of this week): 9 a.m.: Timber Committee. 10: Land Use Planning Commit- tee. 11: Health and Welfare Commit- tee. Monday, August 12 9 a.m.: Government Affairs with Raymond Tsumpti Sr. 10: Human Resources with Wil- liam Sam. 11: Education with Valerie Switzler. 1:30 p.m.: Gaming Committee executive director discussion with Josephine Johnson. Tuesday, August 13 9 a.m.: Kah-Nee-Ta funding up- date with Jim Souers. 10: Indian Head Casino fund- ing with Shawn McDaniel. 11: Finance plan funding discus- sion with S-T Robert Brunoe and Pam Douglas, Finance. 1:30: Early Childhood Educa- tion Center update Caroline Cruz, Sue Matters and Cheryl Tom. Wednesday, August 14 9 a.m.: Transmission workshop with Cathy Ehli, Power and Water executive director, and Ellen Grover, tribal attorney. 1:30 Tribal Employment Rights Office update. Tribes hiring committee secretary Interested in the interworking of the tribal government? The Con- federated Tribes of Warm Springs seeks to hire a committee secretary, working at the Tribal Council Of- fice, administrative services center. The position is a full time. This position would work closely with the second committee secre- tary to cover the administrative functions for the nine tribal com- mittees. Duties include scheduling com- mittee meetings, taking meeting minutes, reviewing committee cor- respondence, setting up tours, as- sisting committee chairs with pre- paring reports and annual budget, track budget, tracking attendance, working with finance for travel, purchase orders, payment authori- zations, etc. Maintain files and records. Work on special events for committees and on occasion assist with Tribal ouncil functions. Skills: Type 45-50 words per minute minimum. Be comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel. Maintain strict confidentiality. Strong organization skills are a plus. Some travel is required, a valid Oregon driver’s license is required. A background check is also re- quired. Salary depends on experie ce. The job is full time with ben- efits. The position is open until filled. Contact Sandra Danzuka or Minnie Yahtin at 541-553-3257. Emails: sandra.danzuka@wstribes.org minnie.yahtin@wstribes.org Summary of Tribal Council (The following is a summar y of a Tribal Council meeting from last month.) July 22, 2024 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr. Roll call: Lincoln Jay Suppah, Chief Joseph Moses, Vice Chair- man Raymond ‘Captain’ Moody, Chairman Jonathan W. Smith Sr., Alvis Smith III, Carlos Calica, James ‘Jim’ Manion, Rosa Graybael, Wilson Wewa Jr. Sandra Danzuka, Recorder9-9:50 a.m., Minnie Yahtin, Recorder9:50- 11:10. · June financial overview for 2025. Budget forecast with Pamela Douglas: Motion by Captain approving $2,000 each for the Simnasho, Hehe, and Agency huckleberry feasts. Second by Alvis. Question: Jim/yes, Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Jay/ yes, Alvis/yes, Wilson/yes, Rosa/ yes, Carlos/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion carried. Tribal Gaming Regulatory Au- thority discussion with Robert Brunoe: · Motion by Captain adopting Resolution No. 13,269 that the fol- lowing tribal members are ap- pointed as members of the Warm Springs Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority effective immediately: Mariam Tias, Chairwoman. Sandra Main, Vice Chairwoman. Robyn Miller, Secretary. Terms ending June 30, 2026. That the continuation of such appointments are conditioned upon the applicants satisfying the quali- fications for the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority, as set forth in the Gaming Ordinance in a timely manner. Second by Wilson. Ques- tion: Jim/yes, Joe/yes, Captain/yes, Jay/yes, Alvis/yes, Wilson/yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/yes, 8/0/0, Chairman not voting. Motion car- ried. · Columbia River Inter-tribal Fish Commission Dinner with Sandra Danzuka: Motion by Jim authorizing $1,200 if needed for the Commis- sioner dinner cooks on July 25. Sec- ond by Alvis. Jim/yes, Joe/yes, Cap- tain/yes, Jay/abstain, Alvis/yes, Wilson/yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/yes, 7/0/1, Chairman not voting. Mo- tion carried. · The Museum at Warm Springs Grant Resolution discussion with Elizabeth Woody and Olney Patt Jr.: Motion by Jim adopting Resolu- tion No. 13,170. That the Museum at Warm Springs is a priority and hereby approves the preparation and submission of a grant applica- tion by the Museum to the Spirit Mountain Community Fund Tribal Grant Program for $100,000 for the hiring of contractors to continue fulfilling essential museum needs. Second by Wilson. Question: Jim/ yes, Joe/abstain, Captain/yes, Jay/ no, Alvis/yes, Wilson/yes, Rosa/yes, Carlos/yes, 6/1/1, Chairman not voting; Motion carried. Motion by Alvis to adjourn at 11:09 a.m. Monday, August 19 9 a.m.: Housing Authority with Danielle Wood, executive director. 10: Tribal Court discussion with Gayleen Adams, Chief Judge. 11: Secretary-Treasurer review. 1:30 p.m.: Tribal Council priori- ties update. Tuesday, August 20 9 a.m.: Secretary-Treasurer up- date with Robert Brunoe. 10: September agenda and re- view minutes. 11: Draft resolutions. 1:30 p.m.: Enrollments with Lucille Suppach-Samson, Vital Stats. 2:30: Indian Health Services update with the acting director. 3:30: Health and Human Ser- vices with Caroline Cruz. 4:30: Managed Care update with Michael Collins. Home for sale A four bedroom, two bath home for sale. The residence has a detached garage, and is completely remodeled in like-new condition. Located in Simnasho. If interested contact Bucky Cochran or Lori Fuentes at the Tribal Credit Enterprise office at 541-553-3201. Youth track meet next week The Wings Invitational Youth Track Meet is coming up on Tuesday, August 13 starting at 6 p.m. The Invitational compe- titions will be in age groups: Two to 5 years. Six to 9 y e a r s ; a n d 1 0 - 1 2 y e a r s. Events are: 50 meters. 100 meters. 400 meters. The Standing Long Jump, and the Long Jump. The Softball Throw, and the T-Ball Throw. The Invitational is hosted by Warm Springs Prevention, Af- tercare-JCP, and Suicide Pre- vention.
