TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
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November 14, 1988
Meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Vice
Chairperson Candy Robertson and roll was taken.
Council members present: Candy Robertson, Kathryn
Harrison, Val Grout, Ray McKnight, Russ Leno, Henry
Petite, Marv Kimsey, Merle Holmes.
Council members absent: Mark Mercier- excused (ill)
Others present: Ken Lathrop, Craig Dorsay, Mike
Mason, Jim Willis, Gary Varner, Greg Archuleta, Riley
Porter, Jackie Colton.
Motion carried by unanimous vote of council to approve
the November 2nd, 1988 meeting minutes.
BIABLM AGREEMENT:
Gary Varner submitted copies of proposed agreement
between the BIA and BLM regarding the Reservation
lands for Council review. After reviewing and noting
suggested changes in language, Council was in agree
ment of the proposal.
AD-HOC TIMBER COMMITTEE REPORT:
Cliff submitted drafts of the Permit, Permit Ticket and
Ordinance to Council. This information was a result of
the meeting held previously. He suggested the Council
take time to look the material over and schedule another
meeting. The next meeting will be held Wednesday,
November 30th at 1:00 P.M..
COMMITTEE ORDINANCE (S) APPROVAL:
The Council approved the Education, Archaeology and
Cemetery ordinances. -
TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD LIST REVIEW:
Henry suggested that the letter of inquiry sent out to
potential board members include a request for some
background information. This will be incorporated into
the draft letter. Two Tribal members and one non
Tribal members' names were added to the list. A thirty
day response period will also be noted in the letter.
HEALTH CLINIC FEASIBILITY STUDY SUB
CONTRACT APPROVAL:
Jim informed Council that we have been funded $16,800
of the $25,000 requested from IHS to conduct a feasibil
ity study to determine the benefit of establishing a clinic
in Grand Ronde. He submitted a copy of the proposed
contract to Council and asked Council to authorize
proceeding in hiring of Jim Floyd to initiate the feasibil
ity study. A motion to adopt a resolution to hire Jim
Floyd passed unanimously.
ANA GRANT:
Jim requested Council approval to enter into negotia
tions with Coopers Consultants for part of the ANA
grant. He noted that Coopers will hire another staff
person to assist them. Kathryn moved to adopt a
resolution to begin the negotiations with Coopers'
Consultants to work on part of the ANA grant. Val
seconded the motion. Motion carried by a vote of 7 yes,
0 no, 0 abstentions.
OTHER:
The next Council meeting was scheduled for November
21st.
Ken Smith will meet with the Tribal Council on Novem
ber 28th
Kathryn voiced some concern regarding the need for
standardsguidelines to be set for a hiringfiring
committee, especially in the area of character refer
ences. Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 P.M..
Motion carried.
November 21, 1988
Meeting was called to order at 6;30 p.m.. A full quorum
was noted as being present.
Others present: Greg Archuleta, Beverly Smith, Margo
George, Virginia Baker, JoAnn McClary, Dean Mercier,
Merle Leno, Jim Willis, Jimmy Willis, Jackie Colton.
Candy moved to approve the previous (11-14-88)
Council meeting minutes with the inclusion of Merle
Leno and Cliff Adams as being present at the meeting.
Val seconded the motion to approve. Motion carried.
ENROLLMENT RESOLUTION:
Margo George, Enrollment Officer, submitted the latest
approved members for enrollment with the Tribe. They
are enrolle numbers 2352-2404. A resolution approving
enrollment of the 52 applicants passed.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL GUEST SPEAKER:
Bev Smith was introduced to Council and given the
floor. She said one of her professors, Joel Moran, has
asked her if she would request a Council member or
members to speak to a class that is currently studying
"North American Peoples" concerning our efforts in re
gaining a reservation. Kathryn stated that she would be
interested and offered to speak on the Restoration
portion. Mark said he would finish up with the Reserva
tion part.
TRANSFER OF FUNDSTRIBAL BUDGET AP
PROVAL RESOLUTION:
The transfer has been made for the Tribe into a BIA
Trust Fund account. Nelsen has informed Mark that a
resolution is needed to transfer money into our Tribal
General Fund account and also approving the Tribal
Operations budget. Kathryn moved to adopt a resolu
tion approving the Tribal Operations budget submitted
and to request a transfer of funds into the Tribal
General Fund account. Candy seconded the motion.
Motion carried by a vote of 8 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
Ken Smith and Jimmy Willis will met with the Tribal
Council next Monday to review the budgets.
TULALIP VISITMEETING CHANGE:
A tentative meeting has been set with Tulalip to look at
some economic development projects. If confirmed,
the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November
30th. Jackie will call Council.
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JPTA POSITION REQUEST APPROVAL:
Greg Archuleta has contacted Silctz regarding placing a
JTPA (Job Placement & Training Act) position with the
Tribe. If approved, the person would be working with
Greg and Margo assisting on the newsletter, enrollment
verification and computer application. He said he would
like the Council to consider placing Michael Childcrs in
the position. Council was in consensus to approve the
placement.
ALTERNATE APPOINTMENT TO NAPOLS ADVI
SORY BOARD:
Mark volunteered to serve as alternate on the NAPOLS
Advisory Board. Next meeting is scheduled for Decem
ber 10th at the Columbia River Fish Commission.
ANA TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULED :
The fourth ANA training session was scheduled for
Wednesday, December 7th here at the Tribal Office.
Jackie will call Jim Floyd to confirm his availability.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Discussion was held concerning a lack of communication
regarding scheduling use of the conference room. Two
boards are being used. Jim suggested a memo be sent
to staff stating that Jackie will be responsible for all
scheduling.
Joe Mercier is resigning as committee member on the
Fish and Wildlife Committee. Russ Leno will fill the
vacancy.
Candy moved to go into executive session to discuss the
recent cemetery break-in. Council went into executive
session at 7:55 p.m.
Ray moved to return to regular session at 8:15 p.m..
Merle seconded the motion. Motion carried.
(Please note: These minutes are summaries
of Council minutes. Complete Council
minutes are posted at the Tribal Office. )
COMMITTEE
OPENINGS:
EDUCATION
CEMETERY
ARCHAEOLOGY
"'Contact Tribal Office
(879-5211) for further
information.