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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 28, 1988
Meeting was called to order at 6:39 p.m. by Tribal
Chairman, Mark Mercier.
Council members present: Mark Mercier, Candy
Robertson, Russ Leno, Ray McKnight, Val Grout,
Kathryn Harrison, Merle Holmes, Marvin Kimsey and
Henry Petite.
Council members absent: None
Others present: Wilmadene Butler, Jim Butler, Craig
Dorsay, Michael Mason, Shelley Hanson, Jackie Colton,
Greg Archuleta, Jim Willis, Nelsen Witt, Ken Lathrop,
Gary Varner.
Ray moved to approve, as read, the minutes to the
September 28, 1988 meeting. Russ seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
RESERVATION LANDSFUNDS TRANSFER:
Nelsen Witt, Gary Varner and Ken Lathrop were
present to discuss the transfer and transition of the
reservation lands between BLM and BIA. Issues
covered included: collecting timber revenues; Memo
randum of Understanding between the BLM and BIA;
new sales; budget funding for the forestry program;
existing sales; jurisdiction on the reservation; responsi
bility of the BIA to Tribe; and a synopsis of the bill
Discussion followed on these topics.
NAPOLS - TRIBAL PRIORITIES: Craig Dorsay and
Michael Mason (NAPOLS) expressed their interest in
continuing to work with the Tribe under contract since
the Tribe will be receiving its own revenues and the
Tribe is ineligible to continue using NAPOLS in the
same way as the past. They noted that if the Tribe
contracted with them, another attorney would be hired
to assist in the caseload. Merle moved to enter into
negotiations to secure a contract with NAPOLS,
seconded by Ray. Motion carried by unanimous vote of
Council.
RESERVATION CELEBRATION GUEST LIST: A
draft guest list for the October 21st banquet was
submitted to Council for review and additions. Invita
tions will be sent immediately with a RSVP for set for
October 7th. Since Congressman Les AuCoin wishes to
stop by on October 22nd, the Council agreed to have the
celebration that day.
ANA SUB-CONTRACT APPROVALWORKPLAN
SCHEDULE: Jim explained to Council that two
objectives in the ANA grant call for l)Designing an
Information & Data System and 2) Job Placement
Center. Requests for Proposals were sent out to attract
interested, qualified people. Jim requested approval to
hire John Copp for the Information and Data system
objective and Bill Honney to work on the Job Placement
Center objective. Ray moved to accept the recommen
dation, Russ seconded the motion and motion carried.
Jim briefly explained to Council the activities contained
in the ANA grant and noted the workload to be com
pleted to meet each objective. He stressed the need to
begin planning weekly work sessions with the Council.
CHAIRMAN'S SALARY RESOLUTION: Ray moved
to adopt a resolution to salary the position of the
Chairman at $20,000 per year. Russ seconded the
motion. Motion carried by unanimous vote of Council.
JTPA POSITION: Council agreed to have hired Cindy
Martin through a Job Training position in the Contract
Health Department.
Val moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Candy
seconded the motion. Motion carried and meeting was
adjourned.
OCTOBER 12, 1988
Meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm by Chairman
Mark Mercier and roll was taken. Members present
included Mark Mercier, Candy Robertson, Russ Leno,
Ray McKnight, Val Grout, Marvin Kimsey and Merle
Holmes.
Absent were Kathryn Harrison (excused); and Henry
Petite.
Others present: Jim Willis, Greg Archuleta, Riley
Porter, Wilmadene Butler and Cindy Butler.
Reading of the previous minutes were tabled.
POLK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY - A
meeting with Rita Grady, Polk County Housing Author
ity, has been tentatively scheduled for the first week of
November. Purpose for the meeting will be to discuss
the programs available through the Housing Authority,
to the Tribe.
BIA HOUSING MEETING - A meeting will be held at
the Siletz Tribal office October 18th with Bureau
Housing personnel. New people have been hired by the
Bureau and this meeting will be to meet the new staff
and discuss the different housing programs.
CELEBRATION DAY - Mark distributed a draft
agenda for the October 22nd celebration to Council
members for review. The event would begin at 12:30
p.m. The Council decided to present a plaque to tribal
staff to recognize their work with the Reservation Bill.
Anticipated attendance on the 22nd was expected to be
250-300 people.
REHABILITATION AND AFTERCARE SPECIAL
IST POSITION: Only one of the applicants for the
position met the minimum qualifications. The Council
voted to re-advertise the position. The Council decided
to hold the next screening during the evening or week
end so those who work could participate.
ANA TRAINING - The second ANA Training Session
is scheduled for October 19, 1988 at the Shilo Inn in
Lincoln City. Rebecca Crocker will make a presentation
to Council.
AFFILIATED GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING: Candy requested Council support for her
to attend the Affiliated Tribal Governance Committee
at the Ramada Inn in Portland on October 18, 1988.
NCAI ANNUAL CONVENTION: Candy and Kathryn
will attend the NCAI Annual Convention October 24
through October 28th, 1988.
Ray moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Merle
seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
NOVEMBER 8
ELECTION DAY
VOTE!!!
JOB ANNOUCEMENT
TITLE: Family Services Coordinator
RESPONSIBLE TO: Social Services Program Director
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Family Services
Coordinator is a two year position designed to provide a
vital link within the Tribal organization between the
alcoholdrug counseling program and the Indian Child
Welfare program. This is a demonstration project,
which, upon completion of the two year period and
results of the program, may be retained as a permanent
function of the Tribe's Social Services Department.
DUTIES: The duties for this position include, but are
not limited to, carrying a case load of 25 families,
development and follow up of case plans, providing a
mix of family and individual services, completing intakes
with families to determine the need for intensive family
services, coordination of state, community and tribal
services, making referrals as appropriate, monitor client
and family progress, and provide individual and family
counseling.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor's Degree in counseling or related field or six
years of continuous social work which included alcohol
and drug counseling andor Indian Child Welfare case" '
work involving case planning and follow-up.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate with community
members, other agencies and families in a professional
manner.
-Minimum of 5 years of sobriety.
-Prefer social work background in tribal communities.
-Valid Oregon driver's license and use of personally
owned vehicle. ,
TRIBALINDIAN PREFERENCE APPLIES
SALARY RANGE: $17,500 to $20,000 annually
MAIL RESUMES TO:
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
P.O. Box 38
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
ATTN: General Manager
Closing Date: November 11, 1988
CORRECTION
The poem "United" printed in the October issue of
Smoke Signals was written by David Mercier, not Bobby
Mercier as listed.