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Smoke Signals 4 MARCH 15, 2001 Grand Ronde Community Water Association Board Election Results Local resident Ike Risseeuw defeated Tribal member Jan Michael Reibach in the local water board election held at Grand Ronde Elementary School. The election was held on Thursday, March 8. Risseeuw received 53 votes and Reibach received 35 votes. Incumbent water board member Dan Coblentz was unopposed in the election. Tribal Leaders Convene in D.C. Continued from front page to a brighter future for America's children, families and communities. "We must give every Indian child the opportunity to learn the skills nec essary for the 21st century," said Norton. "This will be their key to a brighter future. As President Bush says 'no child should be left behind.' I am very disappointed to learn how dismal Indian schools are today. There is much more that we can do." Norton said she plans to roll up her sleeves and get to work. Listening to her, you get the sense she has some thing to prove. "The BIA will work with the Na tional Trust for Historical Preserva tion and Tribal Governments to make sure that needed repairs are made while preserving the historic quality of Indian facilities," said Norton. The BIA is responsible for 185 el ementary and secondary schools that serve approximately 50,000 children. Norton said the BIA has set five goals for the education of Indian chil- We must give every Indian child the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for the 21st century. This will be their key to a brighter future. As President Bush says 'no child should be left behind Gale Norton dren in the future. "The first of these goals is that all children will read independently by the third grade," said Norton. "The sec ond is that 70 percent of the Indian student population will be proficient or advanced in reading and math. Third is that individual student atten dance rates will be 90 percent or bet ter. Fourth, students will demonstrate knowledge of their Tribal language and culture. Fifth, there will be in creased enrollment, retention, place ment and graduation rates at post sec ondary levels. These are very impor tant goals and we will work to see that those goals are fulfilled." mms mm New Opinions on Tribal Web Page Judge English has rendered three new opinions in the past few months. The opinions are available on the Tribe's website in Tribal Court, Pub lished Opinions. B Taggart vs. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is an enrollment case involving the filing of a Petition for Review of an Enrollment Deci sion. The children in this case applied for enrollment and were denied by the Enrollment Committee. Subsequently, the children's father filed a request for reconsideration with the Enrollment Committee, and the deci sion to deny enrollment was upheld. Therefore, the father filed a Petition for Review of the Enrollment Decision with the Tribal Court. The Court found that the Petition was filed late and that the Court lacks jurisdiction over Petitions that are not timely filed. Gonzales, et al vs. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is also an Enrollment Case involving the filing of a Petition for Review of Enroll ment Decision. As with the Taggart case, Petitions for Review were filed with the Tribal Court. The question in this case was whether the Peti tions were adequately filed with all proper signatures. The Court found that a Petition was filed in the name of each enrollment applicant that was denied and the fact that a particular signature was not on the Peti tion was a defect that was curable by the filing of additional documents with the signature of the proper persons. The next matter is an Indian Child Welfare case and therefore the names of the parties must be keep confidential. The child in this case has been in foster care for an extended period of time and subsequently turned eighteen (18) years of age. The Court found that a child, if they so desire, may remain in foster care past their 18th birthday so long as the child is still in need of Tribal care and services. . If you would like a copy of any of the above opinions, you may down load them from the Tribe's website at www.grandronde.org or contact the Tribal Court. UPDATE ON ENROLLMENT CASES As stated in previous articles, the Tribal Court has a number of Enroll ment cases pending. Approximately 51 cases were filed in Tribal Court during the summer of 2000. Currently 41 cases are still pending. The Court anticipates to have oral argument hearings in these cases in May and render opinions in June or July. (yT.mrj nmvmlHiy 9 Wednesday, January 17, 2001 5:02 p.m. Meeting called to order by Ed Larsen, Tribal Vice-Chair. Other than Kathryn Harrison (excused travel) and Ed Pearsall (excused medical), a quorum was present. Bob Haller moved, Reynold Leno seconded to approve the previous Janu ary 03, 2001 Tribal Council meeting minutes as submitted. Motion carried. TRIBAL GOVERNMENT, MANAGEMENT & BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE Renew NIGA Membership & Appoint Tribal Representative. June Sell-Sherer moved, Jan Reibach seconded to adopt Resolution No. 006-01 approving the renewal of membership to the National Indian Gaming Asso ciation (NIGA) for the CY2001 and to appoint Bob Watson as the Tribal representative to sit on the Board of Directors. Watson's appointment will remain in effect for CY2001 andor until replaced by the Council. Motion carried 6-0-0. Equity Contribution to CTGR Trucking, LLC. Reyn Leno moved, Bob Haller seconded to adopt Resolution No. 007-01 authorizing a $127,000 capital contribution to CTGR Trucking, LLC. Funds will be drawn from the Economic Development Fund. Motion carried 6-0-0. Hourly Compensation for Election Board and Committees. Cheryle Kennedy moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 008-01 au thorizing hourly compensation to the Election Board at a rate of $10 per hour and to committee members at a rate of $9 per hour. Motion carried 6-0-0. t. ' i NEW BUSINESS D EPA GAP Grant Application. Jan D. Reibach moved, Bob Haller sec onded to adopt Resolution No. 009-01 authorizing the Natural Resources Department staff to prepare a Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Gen eral Assistance Program (GAP) Grant application for submission to the EPA Grant project to address general assessment and compliance activities for the Tribe. No matching funding is required for this grant. (Estimated grant budget of $100,450 in year one and $90,000 in year two, with match of $0.00). , Motion carried 6-0-0. ' ; n Head Start Grant. June Sell-Sherer moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 010-01 authorizing the submission of a grant appli cation to the Department of Health and Human Services for Administration for Children and Families' financial assistance to the Tribal Head Start Pro gram, the submission of such subsequent applications as are necessary to continue to receive the assistance in the future, and the waiver of indirect costs. Motion carried 6-0-0. LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE D Timber Sales for CY2001. Reyn Leno moved, Cheryle Kennedy sec onded to adopt a resolution to approve Coyote thin, Katsuk thin and Ulq timber sales for CY2001. The minimum bid sale date is stated in the resolu tion for each sale. Motion carried 6-0-0. Discussion followed to adopt sepa rate resolutions for each sale. Motion to rescind this resolution was made by Cheryle Kennedy and seconded by Reyn Leno. Discussion followed. Motion carried 6-0-0. Jan D. Reibach moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 011- 01 to approve the Coyote Thin timber sale for CY2001 and with the minimum bid and sale date stated in the resolution. Motion carried 6-0-0. Cheryle Kennedy moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 012- 01 to approve the Katsuk Thin timber sale for CY 2001 and with the minimum bid and sale date stated in the resolution. Motion carried 6-0-0. Cheryle Kennedy moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 013- 01 to approve the Ulq timber sale for CY2001 and with the minimum bid and sale date stated in the resolution. Motion carried 6-0-0. A ( 1 2000-01 Grand Ronde Tribal Council Front row, sitting from left tw right, cheryle Kennedy, Chair Kathryn Harrison and June Sell-Sherer. Back row, left to right: Bob Haller, Secretary Reyn Leno, Vice-Chairman Ed Larsen, Jan Reibach, Ed Pearsall and Butch LaBonte.
