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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.