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MARCH 1, 2004
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
5:02 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Tribal Council Chairwoman,
Cheryle Kennedy. A quorum was present.
Present was Jack Giffen, Jr., Val Grout, Bob Haller, Cheryle Kennedy,
Ed Larfaen, Reyn Leno, Jan D. Reibach, Valorie Sheker-Robertson and
June Sell-Sherer.
Invocation was done by Val Grout.
PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVEAMEND
O Reyn Leno moved, Ed Larsen seconded to approve the January 28,
2004, Tribal Council regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion car
ried 8-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS
LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE
D Oregon Youth Conservation Corps Youth Crew Grant Applica
tion. June Sell-Sherer moved, Valorie Sheker-Robertson seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 010 04 to 1) approve the grant application to the
Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC) for partial funding of the 2004
Natural Resources Division OYCC summer youth crews, grant not to ex
ceed $11,111; 2) indirect costs would be paid for by the Tribe, which are
not covered by the grant; and 3) authorize the Natural Resources Divi
sion Manager, with the assistance of the Tribal Attorney, to finalize and
execute said grant if awarded. Motion carried 8-0-0.
B Software Upgrade and License Approval. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved,
Jan D. Reibach seconded to adopt a motion authorizing the Finance
Officer, with the assistance of the Tribal Attorney, to finalize the Support
Services Agreements, and approve the purchase of needed software up
grade packages as budgeted. Motion carried 8-0-0.
B Enrollment Infant Determination Denial. Valorie Sheker
Robertson moved, Jan D. Reibach seconded to adopt Resolution No.
011 04 denying membership to minor, John Doe (date of birth 11-6-03),
because, based on the investigation and recommendation of the Enroll
ment Staff, the applicant does not meet the enrollment requirement un
der the Tribal Constitution and th Enrollment Ordinance. Motion car
ried 8-0-0.
B Enrollment Infant Determination Denial. Reyn Leno moved,
Valorie Sheker-Robertson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 012 04 de
nying membership to minor, Jane Doe (date of birth 9-23-03), because,
based on the investigation and recommendation of the Enrollment Staff,
the applicant does not meet the enrollment requirement under the Tribal
Constitution and th Enrollment Ordinance. Motion carried 8-0-0.
B Enrollment Infant Determination Approvals. Jan D. Reibach
moved, Valorie Sheker-Robertson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 013
04 approving six (6) minors numbered 5368 through 5373 for Tribal mem
bership, because, based on the investigation and recommendation of the
Enrollment staff, the minors have been found to meet the eligibility re
quirements for enrollment as defined in the Enrollment Ordinance and
Tribal Constitution. Motion carried 8-0-0.
B Enrollment Emergency Determination. Val Grout moved, Ed
Larsen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 014 04 approving Tribal mem
bership for a minor who is numbered 5375, because, based on the investi
gation and recommendation of the Enrollment Staff, the minor meets the
eligibility requirements for enrollment as defined in the Enrollment Ordi
nance and Tribal Constitution and is eligible for emergency determina
tion under Section (c)(2)(C) of the Enrollment Ordinance. Motion car
ried 8-0-0.
B Enrollment Infant Determination Approvals. Bob Haller moved,
June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 015 04 approving
two (2) minors numbered 5376 and 5377 for Tribal membership, because,
based on the investigation and recommendation of the Enrollment staff,
the minors have been found to meet the eligibility requirements for enroll
ment as defined in the Enrollment Ordinance and Tribal Constitution.
Motion carried 8-0-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
B General Council Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 7, 2004, at 11
a.m. in the Tribal Community Center.
OTHER BUSINESS
B Bob Haller moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 016
04 which amends Resolution No. 163 03, by (1) increasing the amount of
the loan to Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. to an amount not to exceed
$25,850,000, and (2) authorizing the Finance Officer to use up to
$25,850,000 of the Tribe's line of credit for such purpose. All other provi
sions of Resolution No. 163 03 not amended remain in full force and effect.
Motion carried 8-0-0.
B A Tribal member sought clarification on the "burning" of the sweat lodge
located on Tribal property. Discussion followed. Cliff Adams, General
Manager, will meet with the Tribal Member to address his concerns.
5:23 p.m. Bob Haller moved, Ed Larsen seconded to adjourn the meet
ing. Motion carried.
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Years Of Service To
The Tribe The
Tribe's Annual Employee
Recognition Day was a
chance to acknowledge
Tribal employees for their
years of service and
dedication. Above left are
employees who have
worked six years. At left
are employees who have
worked for the Tribe for
eight years.
Photos by Peta Tinda
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An Even Dozen Tribal members Jon George
and Bryan Langley have 1 2 years of service.
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Nice Decade Traditional blankets were given to
Karen Larsen and Linda Mann to commemorate their 1 Oth
year with the Tribe.