OCTOBER 1, 2000
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Tripdl Council Actions
Hill
. 4:00 p.m. Meeting called to order by Kathryn Harrison, Tribal Chair.
Except for Val Grout and Ed Larsen (both excused), a full council was present.
Bob Merrier moved, Reynold Leno seconded to approve the previous Au
gust 16, 2000 Tribal Council meeting minutes as submitted. Motion carried.
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING: 09-10-00 AGENDA ITEMS
Note: Date change due to Labor Day Holiday on September 04, 2000.
a.) Election Results; b.) Gaming Update; c.) Program Report Small Busi
ness Development; d.) Door Prize Drawings (1 at $250, 1 at $100 and 3 at
$50.) Council consensus was to approve the agenda as presented.
RESOURCESEDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
II Amendment to IHS 2000 Annual Funding Agreement. June
Sell-Sherer moved, Bob Haller seconded to adopt Resolution No. 111-00
approving an amendment to the IHS 2000 Annual Funding Agreement which
permits the Tribe to purchase Mental Health Consulting and other profes
sional services from the IHS Portland Area Office on a cost basis. Motion
carried 7-0-0.
ENROLLMENT
D Dis-enrollment of 3092. Ed Pearsall moved, Bob Mercier seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 112-00 approving the recommendation from the
Enrollment staff that 3092 be removed from the official membership roll
for dis-enrollment in accordance with the Enrollment Ordinance. Discussion
followed. Motion 7-0-0.
D Enrollment Ordinance. First Reading acknowledged by council present
regarding the proposed amendments to the Enrollment Ordinance. Among
other technical changes, the amendment includes provisions allowing en
rollment staff to submit applications for infants under six months of age
directly to Tribal Council, requiring submission of certified true copies of docu
ments supporting an application for enrollment, clarifying which individu
als have access to enrollment records and affirmatively stating the burden
and standards of proof for enrollment applications.
TRIBAL GOVERNMENT, MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
SUBCOMMITTEE
D Approval of Water Right Lease Agreements. Reynold Leno moved,
Bob Mercier seconded to adopt Resolution No. 113-00 to:
(1) approve two Water Right Lease Agreements between the Tribe and
the Oregon Water Resources Department for the lease of certain water
rights located at the Tribe's Governance Center and Spirit Mountain Ca
sino properties, and
(2) authorize the Council Chair, with the assistance of the Tribal Attor
ney, to finalize and execute said Water Right Lease Agreements.
Motion carried 7-0-0.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
II Placing Chemawa Property into Trust. Reynold Leno moved, Ed
Pearsall seconded to adopt Resolution No. 114-00 requesting that the U.S.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, place into trust on
behalf of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Or
egon and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon the following de
scribed land: approximately 16 acres of land, located at Township six (6)
South, Range Three (3) West, Section 36 of Chemawa lands West of Inter
state 5 in Salem, Oregon. Motion carried 7-0-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
B A Tribal member asked, "Where does a Tribal member go when no pro
gram is available?" Bob Martin, Executive Officer, offered to assist the Tribal
member in locating assistance.
Oct. 16 Budget will be posted in the Governance Building
Oct. 16-Dec. 3 Public Comment mailed or delivered to Tribal Council
Nov. 1 Special publication of budget Smoke Signals)
Dec. 3 Budget Hearing at regular General Council meeting
Smoke Signals
DEADLINE ISSUE DATE
Thurs., Oct. 5 OCT. 15
Frl., Oct. 20 NOV.l
Frl., Nov. 3 NOV. IS
EDITOR: Brent Merrill (503) 879-2321
SUPPORT: Justin Phillips (503) 879-2190
DESIGN: Kim Mueller (503) 879-2264
FAX: (503)879-2173
Dear membership,
I will not be in Grand Ronde for
some time until business is taken care
of. I have retired as of September
30, 2000. It was a good five years at
Grand Ronde. I enjoyed my work at
the Chemical Dependency and the
last years at Natural Resources in the
Forestry department. I have been
working with professional people,
committed to the future of the Con
federated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
I have enjoyed having many
friends at Grand Ronde, the two
year involvement on the Culture
Board, the great pow-wows and at
tending college classes.
I do expect to return to Grand
Ronde "someday." A special Thank
You to all whom supported me for a
position on the Tribal Council.
Kumtux (Wisdom)
There are spirits living here
Life is everywhere
Listen! Birds sing love songs
Look! Water walkers skip lightly
On the veil above the river.
Listen! The west wind is blowing
From the ocean through the trees,
Flowers and Brush. Hush, Hush.
Insects sing to the noonday sun
A melody of ancient times
When my ancestors walked on this
sacred ground
This Mother Earth Ill'ahee known
as Grand Ronde.
Sincerely,
Claudette Velma May Parazoo
Grand Ronde Tillicum
Roll 2923
Chiloquin, Oregon
Dear Editor,
Just a few lines to thank all of those
whom were elected and reelected.
We all did our best to vote for those
we put our trust in and those whom
we think will carry on the good and
excellent jobs that they were as
signed to. And all the trust we put
on their shoulders, to do their jobs.
I'm quite aware of the burdens and
problems that do arise, in their work.
But "oh" how proud we all can be to
put our trust and hopes in them.
And Ed Pearsall congratulations
are in order. I know that your
Grandma Menard Haller must be
smiling down on you. How proud
she would be of you and the way you
have worked for the Tribe. And
didn't your Aunt Geneva Haller
Handsaker tell you to follow your own
judgment and God would do the rest.
Ed, God moved the mountain for you.
More you planted the seed.
Again I wish to thank you all,
whether you won or lost. You were
all doing for the Tribe. Congratula
tions to all of you. We, the Tribe of
Grand Ronde, are counting on each
and every one of you.
Thank you all and God speed.
Geneva Haller Handsaker
Roll 64
Jefferson, Oregon
Fellow Tribal members,
I would like to thank you all for
your support in this year's election.
This is a very important time for our
Tribe, and I look forward to working
with you in addressing the many is
sues that could determine our future.
As I have stated before, I feel that
to be a good Tribal Council member,
one must be a good servant to people.
I am truly honored for this opportu
nity to serve together with our cur
rent council.
Let our differences of opinion
strengthen the resolve to make
sound decisions that reflect the wants
and needs of the entire Tribal mem
bership. Even though we may some
times disagree, we all need to stand
together on the common ground that
our ancestors fought so hard for.
I congratulate all the candidates for
their efforts and participation.
Thank you again for your trust and
confidence.
Sincerely,
Jan D. Reibach
Roll 668
For the people,
I spend a lot of time at the Wellness
Clinic with various family members.
I can't help but notice the Dental
Clinic is booking appointments clear
into February.
I have talked to many people and
I understand the problem is two-fold;
the burden of casino employees, and
the lack of space and equipment.
I thought we could just add an
other dentist, but as it turns out the
present conditions couldn't accommo
date one.
As an observation, since we've been
using the alternate entrance, I've
noticed how much space is
underused.
I've heard two solutions. Expand
if possible or cut down on patient
load.
I really appreciate how kind and
gracious the staff is. They have to
take the complaints. They're always
polite and apologetic, yet I feel the
problem isn't theirs to explain.
To be aware of a problem is half of
the solution.
Thank you on Smoke Signals and
Tribal Council for the space and free
dom to share in Tribal affairs by let
ting me voice my opinions.
Charlene Freeman
Roll 194
Editor's note: Currently, the den
tal clinic is booking appointments as
far away as February of next year for
new patient exams. Patients must be
examined prior to dental work begin
ning. Patients that need fdlings are
only booked through December of this
year. According to the dental staff,
this practice is normal and they point
out that many private dental offices
are booked up for several years.
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