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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 19, 1988
A special Tribal Council meeting was called to order at
11:50 a.m. by Chairman Mark Mercier
Council members present: Mark Mercier, Candy
Robertson, Kathryn Harrison, Russ Leno, Ray
McKnight, Val Grout and Merle Holmes
Council members absent: Henry Petite (excused) and
Marvin Kimsey (excused)
Others present: Jim Willis, Greg Archuleta, Jackie
ColtonandJim Floyd.
Purpose of the special meeting was to approve the
adoption of a resolution designating a delegate and an
alternate to represent the Tribe and pay membership
dues at the 1988 Annual Convention for the National
Congress of American Indians in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota.
Motion was made to adopt a resolution to designate
Kathryn Harrison as delegate and Candy Robertson as
alternate to the 1988 Annual convention of NCAI; and
to pay the annual membership dues. Motion carried
unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:51 a.m.
OCTOBER 26, 1988
Meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm by Chairman
Mark Mercier. Council members present: Mark
Mercier, Val Grout, Russ Leno, Ray McKnight, Marvin
Kimsey, Henry Petite and Merle Holmes.
Council members absent: Kathryn Harrison (excused)
and Candy Robertson (excused)
Others present: Jim Willis, Greg Archuleta, Merle
Leno and Margaret Provost.
Previous Minutes Approval: Minutes were approved for
September 28, October 12 and for Special Council
meeting on October 19, 1988.
SUPPORT RESOLUTIONCHRIS LENO: Mark
explained to Council that Chris Leno, an enrolled Tribal
member, wishes to seek an appointment to the U.S.
Naval Academy and it would be to his advantage to have
a resolution of support from the Tribe. Chris is cur
rently attending Oregon State University. A resolution
in support of Chris's appointment to the Academy
passed unanimously.
BOOKKEEPER POSITION APPROVED: The
screening committee has recommended the hiring of
Rennee Williams to fill the part-time bookkeeper
position with the Tribe. Council approved the recom
mendation. MEETING WITH JOHN HAMPTON: Mark Mercier,
Jim Willis, Cliff Adams, Candy Robertson and Ken
Smith met with John Hampton, David Hampton, Bill
Smith (Timber Sales Manager) and Dennis Creole
(Tree Farm Manager) on October 17th. Items covered
at the meeting included: overall management of the
reservation lands, fire control methods, and timber sales.
The meeting went well, according to Mark.
Council agreed to have Cliff Adams attend the Novem
ber General Council meeting to answer questions
concerning woodcutting practices and how the Tribe will
implement this and other minor forest product activities
on the reservation.
A motion was made to adopt a resolution stating the
Tribe's intent to 638 contract the forestry program.
Motion carried with 6 yes, 0 no and 0 abstentions.
LIBRARY GRANT APPLICATION: Dean Azule sent
a memo to Council requesting support for a Library
Grant application in the amount of $3,750. If awarded,
the grant would be used to hire a state certified library
consultant, conduct an assessment, and interpret
findings of the assessment. Motion carried to adopt a
resolution in support of the grant application.
REHABILITATION AND AFTERCARE SPECIAL
IST POSITION UPDATE: Merle requested an update
on the progress in filling the Rehab.Aftercare vacancy.
It was noted that the position announcement would
close soon and a screening committee would be set up to
review applications.
HENRY PETITE - EXCUSED: Council approved as
excused, Henry's absence at the meeting for October 12,
1988.
COMPLIMENTS TO THE DELI: Val noted the
outstanding job done by Yvette and Sharene at the
October 22nd celebration and requested a card of
appreciation be sent to them.
COUNCILCOMMITTEE TRAVEL POLICY:
Discussion was held concerning payment to Council and
Committee members when traveling to and from
meetings. The Council decided to set up and define
policy soon.
Motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 pm.
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MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 1988
'Honor Dance and handshakes used to recognize Veterans at Chemawa Pow Wow.
COMMITTEE
OPENINGS:
EDUCATION
CEMETERY
ARCHAEOLOGY
Contact Tribal Office
(879-5211) for further
information.