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4 SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 Smoke Signals Wednesday, June 16, 2004 5:02 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Tribal Council Chairwoman, Cheryle Kennedy. A quorum was present. Present were Jack Giffen, Jr., Val Grout, Bob Haller, Cheryle Kennedy, Ed Larsen, Reyn Leno and June Sell-Sherer. Excused were Jan D. Reibach (travel) and Valorie Sheker-Robertson (personal leave). Invocation was done by Val Grout. PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVEAMEND Reyn Leno moved, Bob Haller seconded to approve the June 9, 2004, Tribal Council regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 6-0-0. NEW BUSINESS LEGISLATE ACTION COMMITTEE B Credit Card for Natural Resources Engine Boss on Wildland Fires. Jack GifTen, Jr. moved, Reynold L. Leno seconded to adopt Reso lution No. 084-04 authorizing Orvie Danzuka, Engine Boss on Wild land Fires the usage of a Tribal credit card in the performance of his duties, on wildland fire and other emergency incident management needs only. An Engine Boss is responsible for hotel, food, engine maintenance, and gasoline purchases. These expenses are reimbursed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Motion carried 6-0-0. Forest Service Challenge Cost Share Agreement Contract. Reyn Leno moved, Val Grout seconded to adopt Resolution No. 085-04: 1) approving a Challenge Cost Share Agreement with the Forest Service to fund and conduct surveys and site assessments of two cultural resource sites in the Willamette National Forest, and 2) authorizing the Tribal Council Chairwoman, with the assistance of the Tribal Attorney, to final ize and execute said agreement. Motion carried 6-0-0. Allocation of Chemawa Station, LLC Membership Interest to Economic Development Fund. June Sell-Sherer moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 086 04 allocating the Tribe's Chemawa Station, LLC membership interest to the Economic Development Fund for investment accounting purposes. Discussion followed. Motion carried 6-0-0. Enrollment Infant Determinations. Bob Haller moved, Val Grout seconded to adopt Resolution No. 087-004 approving two (2) minors numbered 5405 and 5406 for Tribal membership, because, based on the investigation and recommendation of the Enrollment staff, the mi nors have been found to meet the eligibility requirements for enrollment as defined in the Enrollment Ordinance and Tribal Constitution. Discus sion followed. Motion carried 6-0-0. B Enrollment Emergency Determination. June Sell-Sherer moved, Jack Giffen, Jr. seconded to adopt Resolution No. 088-04 approving Tribal membership for a minor numbered 5407, because, based on the investigation and recommendation of the Enrollment staff, the minor meets the eligibility requirements for enrollment as defined in the Enrollment Ordinance and Tribal Constitution and is eligible for emergency determi nation under Section (c)(2)(C) of the Enrollment Ordinance. Motion carried 6-0-0. Enrollment Infant Determination Denial. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 089-04 denying membership to minor, John Doe (date 4-5-04), because, based on the in vestigation and recommendation of the Enrollment staff, the applicant does not meet the enrollment requirement under the Tribal Constitution and the Enrollment Ordinance. Motion carried 6-0-0. Enrollment Infant Determination Denial. Bob Haller moved, Reynold L. Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 090-04 denying membership to minor, John Doe (date 02-7-04), because, based on the investigation and recommendation of the Enrollment staff, the applicant does not meet the enrollment requirement under the Tribal Constitution and the Enrollment Ordinance. Discussion followed. Motion carried 6-0-0. Election Board Alternate Appointment. Reyn Leno moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 091-04 appointing Joann Mercier to serve as an alternate to the Election Board for the remainder of a two year term expiring in April 2005. Motion carried 6-0-0. U.S. EPA Use of Tribal Fish Consumption Rates. Val Grout moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 092-04: 1) request ing and encouraging the EPA to use fish consumption rates appropriate to Tribal consumers when making cleanup decisions, establishing or ap proving water quality standards, setting discharge permit limits, and making other decisions affecting Tribes; 2) requesting and encouraging the EPA to gather the information and develop the tools necessary to better understand the relative contribution of various sources of contami nation in river systems to the concentration of toxics in fish; and 3) autho rizing the NCAI delegate to present a resolution substantially similar to this Resolution Jo the NCAI at the 2004 Mid Year Session. Discussion followed. Motion carried 6-0-0. Submission 2004 Indian Housing Plan to IIUDONAP. June Sell Sherer moved, Ed Larsen seconded to adopt Resolution No 093-04 au thorizing Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle Kennedy to sign for the submission of the 2004 Indian Housing Plan to HUDONAP. Motion carried 6-0-0. 6:25 p.m. Bob Haller moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Wednesday, June 30, 2004 5:15 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Tribal Council Vice Chair man, Reyn Leno. A quorum was present. Present were Jack Giffen, Jr., Val Grout, Bob Haller, Ed Larsen, Reyn Leno, Valorie Sheker-Robertson and June Sell-Sherer Excused were Cheryle Kennedy (personal leave) and Jan D. Reibach (travel). Invocation was done by Val Grout. PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVEAMEND Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Bob Haller seconded to approve the June 16, 2004, Tribal Council regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion car ried 5-0-1. Valorie Sheker-Robertson abstained. NEW BUSINESS LEGISLATDE ACTION COMMITTEE Tribal Court Chief Judge Travel and Attendance at Model Courts Conference. Val Grout moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to approve a motion consenting to the Tribal Court Chief Judge's travel and atten dance at the Model Courts Conference in Washington, D.C. October 9 through 13, 2004. Motion carried 6-0-0. Vocational Rehabilitation Program 5 Year Grant Renewal Pro posal. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Valorie Robertson seconded to adopt Reso lution No. 094 04: 1) authorizing the submission of the Vocational Reha bilitation grant proposal for Fiscal Year 2005 through 2009; 2) approving a 10 percent Tribal funds contribution to meet the federal match require ment for the project period (October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2009) for the purpose of off setting the indirect costs; and 3) authorizing the moving of Portland Area Office rent costs to the Indirect Cost pool. Mo tion carried 6-0-0. B Joint Diabetes Grant Application with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. Bob Haller moved, Valorie Sheker-Robertson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 095 Wednesday, June 30, 200-04 authorizing the Con federated Tribes of Siletz to apply for a grant for cardiovascular disease risk reduction, on behalf of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, through the Special Diabetes Program for Indians Competitive Grant Pro gram and authorizing the Tribal Council Chairwoman to sign correspon dence and documents necessary for this cooperative grant application and for the performance and completion of the resulting grant project. Mo tion carried 6-0-0. B Tribal Credit Card Procurement Department Supervisor. Val Grout moved, Jack Giffen, Jr. seconded to adopt Resolution No. 096-04 approving the use of a Tribal credit card by the Procurement Supervisor Kevin Mueller when purchase orders are not accepted by vendors. Mo tion carried 6-0-0. B Allocation of Isler Settlement Payments to Elder Security En dowment Fund. Bob Haller moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 097-04 approving allocation of monies received pursu ant to the Settlement Agreement and Release with Isler & Co. L.L.C. to the Elder Security Endowment Fund. Motion carried 6-0-0. B Eastman Property Purchase. June Sell-Sherer moved, Jack Giffen, Jr. seconded to adopt Resolution No. 098-04: 1) approving an agree ment for the purchase of real property known as 47700 S.W. Hebo Road, as presented by Tribal Lands Department staff; 2) authorizing the use of funds from the 2004 land acquisition contingency budget for such pur chase; 3) authorizing the Lands Manager or General Manager, with the assistance of the Tribal Attorney, to finalize and execute said agreement; and 4) authorizing the Tribal Council Chairwoman to execute any docu ments necessary to complete transfer of the property. Motion carried 6-0-0. B GRFFCO Tribe's 401k Plan Participation. June Sell-Sherer moved, Val Grout seconded to adopt Resolution No. 099-04 consenting to Grand Ronde Food & Fuel Company's participation in the Tribe's 401k Plan ef fective January 1, 2004. Motion carried 5-0-1. Valorie Sheker Robertson abstained. B Amendments to USB Line of Credit. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Ed Larsen seconded to adopt Resolution No. 100-04: 1) approving an in crease in the UBS Line of Credit from $40 million to $60 million, 2) ap proving the Amendment and Second Amendment to Premier Variable Credit Line Agreement, 3) confirming that the limited waiver of sover- Actions continued on next page
