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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
April 5th, 1989
POW WOW COMMITTEE PHIL SHERIDAN
DAYS: Merle Leno explained to Council that the Pow
Wow committee has been contacted regarding the
Tribes' participation in Phil Sheridan Days by having an
Indian Village set up. After a discussion concerning .
security, Tribal members setting up their own teepee's
and the possibility of the tribe paying someone to watch
the village after certain hours, Council was in agreement
to have Merle or someone from the Pow Wow Commit
tee attend the next planning meeting to discuss the
matter again. Mark asked Merle of he could speak to
the Pow wow Committee and begin scheduling evening
meetings to allow those who work during the day to
attend. Merle also requested Council approval to put up
a power pole for those needing electricity during the
Pow Wow. He said the cost would be $600.00. Merle
will get more information on whether or not the pole
could be moved at a later date when we get our own
grounds and report back to the Council.
CEMETERY COMMITTEE APPLICANT Blanche
Lillard, Darrel Merrier and Wilmadene Butler were
approved by consensus of the Tribal Council as Ceme
tery Committee members. Discussion was held on
possibly turning over the duties for Tribal Burial fund to
the committee. Council felt that if Merle would con
tinue to administer the find, perhaps the committee
could assist him.
APRIL 12, 1988
ENROLLMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -MEMBERSHIP
RESOLUTIONS: Margo requested
an amendment to the Enrollment Ordinance. The
current portion of the ordinance and the proposed
amendment follow.
- Part II - Applications for Membership; Section 4 -Procedures
for Membership:
Current Ordinance - C. Who May Apply. Any person
who believes he or she meets requirements for member
ship in the Grand Ronde Tribe as set forth herein may
submit an application for enrollment to the enrollment
staff. Applications for minor children under the age of
eighteen (18) and incompetents may be filed by a
parent, next of kin, recognized guardian, or other person
responsible for their care.
Proposed Amendment - C. Applications for minor
children under the age of eighteen (18) and incompe
tents may be filed by the Tribal Council or its delegate, a
parent, next of kin, recognized guardian, or other person
responsible for their care.
Kathryn moved to adopt a resolution to amend the
Enrollment Ordinance as requested and submitted. Val
seconded the motion. Motion carried by a vote of 6 yes,
J) no, 0 abstentions. Margo then requested approval of
(hew enrollees 2418 2438 and submitted a list of
hose members to Council for review. Ray moved to
I dopt a resolution to approve membership for the list of
people submitted. Kathryn seconded the motion.
Motion carried by a vote of 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
I
YPRT HIRTNG RECOMMENDATION: Kathryn
jmoved to approve hiring for the recreation therapist and
Jiome living attendant. Val seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
NPAIHB JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM SUPPORT
RESOLUTION- Merle moved to support NPAIHB's
efforts in obtaining a grant for a Jobs Bill Training
Program through adoption of a resolution. . Marvin .
seconded the motion. Motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
APRIL 19, 1989 .
BURIAL INSURANCE: Mark submitted a bid from
the firm of Life & Health Specialists for burial insurance
for the Tribe for Council review. Consensus of Council
was to continue with the Burial Fund in place.
NAPOLS - PROPERTY TRANSFER: Mark informed
Council that phone contact has been established with
Bill Sodcrberg, Vice President for the Corporation and
that Bill indicated that the Corporation would not need
the assistance of NAPOLS to transfer the property to
the Tribe. Craig explained that there were about three
options available to the Tribe at this time. One, Admin
istrative Disillusion (not feasible), two, Judicial Disillu
sion (done at the General Council meeting and could
result in individual liability and each one would have to
be sued individually), three, a letter writing campaign
where letters are written encouraging Bill to comply
with the wishes of the General membership. Follow-up
calls will be made to determine what the Corporation
plans to do. Craig will draw up the Quit Claim deeds
after he receives the legal description of the property.
Mark will contact the officers of the Corporation to see
if they would sign off on the deeds to transfer the .
property.
Craig submitted potential names of people who may be
interested in serving as our Tribal judge. They include;
Barb Haslinger, Doug Nash, Les Mardand, Anita
Jackson and Bill Johnson.
Mark will contact the land owners involved in the errant
land survey to attempt to set up another meeting with
them.
NAPOLSMIKE MASON:
Tribal Court Ordinance - After reviewing the draft of
the Tribal Court Ordinance, and describing the types of
cases the Tribal Court will be working with, Mike felt
the ordinance was ready for Council adoption. He said
as time goes by the Council will probably have amend
ments to the ordinance. Kathryn moved to adopt a
resolution to adopt the Tribal Court Ordinance. Ray
seconded the motion. Motion carried by a vote of 6 yes,
0 no, 0 abstentions. Russ moved that Mark begin
working with the State of Oregon on a joint TribalState
agreement concerning Indian Child Welfare related
cases. Ray seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Council agreed that Mark should coordinate with
NAPOLS also begin trying to set a meeting with
appropriate law officials and NAPOLS to start working
out an agreement to provide protection on the reserva
tion. NAPOLS March Billing -After reviewing the NAPOLS
March billing, Kathryn moved to adopt a resolution to
pay attorney fees to NAPOLS for the billing submitted
dated March 27, 1989. Ray seconded the motion.
Motion carried by a vote of 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
NAPOLS ADVISORY BOARD: Russ moved to adopt
a resolution designating Kathryn as delegate and Mark
an alternate to serve on the NAPOLS Advisory Board.
Ray seconded the motion. Motion carried by a vote of 6
yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Loretta McKnight has a terminally ill grandson and
asked the Council to purchase a red wagon for Tommy
Joe Mclson. Council approved the request. Jackie will
check at Toys R Us and have the wagon to present to
Tommy at the May 7th General Council Meeting.
INDIAN PRIORITY SYSTEM FUNDING - FY "91:
Jim updated Council on the Indian Priority System
funding levels for the 1991 Fiscal Year and requested
Council to prioritize same. Results follow.
INDIAN PRIORITY SYSTEM
1. - Forestry (Timber Sales & Management)
2. - Scholarships
3. Adult Vocational Training
4. - Aid to Tribal Government
5. - Social Services
6. - Tribal Court
7. Adult Education
Merle moved to adopt a resolution approving the IPS as
prioritized above by Council. Val seconded the motion.
Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
WELFARE ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT:
A letter has been received from Jenette Wagner, Branch
Manager with Adult and Family Services, requesting a
member of the Council sit on the Welfare Advisory
Board in Polk County that is currently being established.
Council feels that Mary Ring would be more appropri
ate for this appointment if she desires to apply.
OTHER;
Blanche Lillard fell and broke her hip while working
at the Cemetery. Mark visited her in the Hospital and
she is doing well. Flowers and a gift were sent to her.
MAY 1& MAY 3, 1989
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDA
TIONS FOR TWO POSITION HIRINGS: Russ moved
to approve hiring Brenda Aliff for the Administrative
Assistant position and Cindy Martin for the Receptionist
position. Ray seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jim requested Council approval to begin advertising for
the Forester, Forestry Technician and SecretaryClerk
positions for the Forestry Program. Val moved to
approve the request. Candy seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
ENROLLMENT RESOLUTION APPROVALS:
Margo submitted the results of the last Enrollment
Committee meeting held May 3, 1989 and reviewed the
material with Council. She noted that Mrs. Frances
Ring, by hobby, is a historian and has assisted the Tribe
in the past in this area. Margo asked for approval by
( resolution, to appoint Mrs. Ring as an ex-officio mem
ber to serve on the Enrollment Committee in an ex
officio capacity. Candy seconded the motion. Motion
carried by a unanimous vote. Margo then submitted a
list of proposed new Tribal members for Council review
and approval. Candy moved to approve the new
members 2439 - 2457 for enrollment with the Tribe.
Ray seconded the motion. Motion carried by a vote of 7
yes, 0 no, 0 abstentions.
SENATE BILL 841: Mark provided a brief background
on SB841, a bill that makes Tribes eligible to receive
funds for economic development from the Oregon State
Lottery. He presented testimony for the Tribe at a
hearing held April 24th in Salem. He said that it was
clear from the questions the committee asked that it
would take a lot of educating about Tribes and their
funding, tax status, etc. .
RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTROLLER
POSITION: Jim requested Council approval of his rec
ommendation to hire Pat Merrier to fill the Controller
position with the Tribe. Ray moved to approve the
recommendation. Kathryn seconded the motion,
motion carried.