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4 FEBRUARY 15, 2005 Smoke Signals Wednesday, January 12, 2005 5:04 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Tribal Council Vice Chairman, Reyn Leno. A quorum was present. Present was Angie Blackwell, Jack Giffen, Jr., Reyn Leno, Chris Mercier, Jan D. Reibach, June Sell-Sherer and Wesley "Buddy" West Excused was Cheryle A. Kennedy (travel) and Valorie Sheker-Robertson (travel). Invocation was done by Jan D. Reibach 1 PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVEAMEND an D. Reibach moved, Chris Mercier seconded to approve the December 29, 2004, Tribal Council regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 6-O-0. NEW BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE Culture Committee Reappointment. June Sell-Sherer moved, Jack Giffen, Jr. seconded to adopt Resolution No. 001-05 re-appointing Pat Allen, David Lewis and Janet Phillips to the Culture Committee with terms to expire on December 31, 2006. Motion carried 6-0-0. Lewis & Clark Challenge Cost Share Grant Application. Angie Blackwell moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 002-05 authorizing: 1) the Tribe's application for $29,363 in Lewis & Clark Challenge Cost Share grant funding; 2) the provision of $32,607 in matching funds for this application including $23,729 of in kind staff time, $6,528 of volunteer time, and $1,350 from the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial of Oregon; 3) the payment of $2,570 in Tribal funds to cover indirect costs on the grant funded line items in this application; and 4) authorizing the Tribal Council Chairwoman, or her designee, to sign the application documents necessary for funding. Motion carried 6-0-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS REMINDERS National Congress of American Indians 2005 Winter Session is scheduled in Washington, D.C. for February 28 through March 2, 2005. Room and registra tion arrangement need to be made. Jack Giffen, Jr., Angie Blackwell and Wesley "Buddy" West plan to attend. OTHER BUSINESS Two Tribal members shared comments regarding correspondence received at their home address involving council member Jan D. Reibach. 5:15 p.m. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Jan D. Reibach seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:05 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Tribal Council Chairwoman, Cheryle Kennedy. A quorum was present. Present was Angie Blackwell, Jack Giffen, Jr., Cheryle Kennedy, Reyn Leno, Chris Mercier, Jan D. Reibach, Valorie Sheker-Robertson, June Sell-Sherer and Wesley "Buddy" West Invocation was done by Wesley "Buddy" West. PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVEAMEND Reyn Leno moved, Angie Blackwell seconded to approve the January 12, 2005, Tribal Council regular meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 7-0-1. Valorie Sheker-Robertson abstained. NEW BUSINESS General Council Meeting February 06, 2005 Agenda Items Discussion on the Following Topics: 1. Health 4. Role of General Council 2. Education 5. Other (To Be Announced) 3. Member Services Door Prizes 1. $250 (1 at $100 and 3 at $50) 2. Safeway Gift Cards Valorie Sheker-Robertson moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt a motion ap proving the General Council Meeting February 6, 2005, agenda items as pre sented. Motion carried 8-0-0. LEGISLATrVTE ACTION COMMITTEE Education Committee Member Reappointments. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 003-05 re appointing Patsy Pullin, Joann Mercier and Bob Tom to the Education Committee, with terms ending December 31, 2006. Motion carried 8-0-0. Education Committee Member Appointment. Angie Blackwell moved, Chris Mercier seconded to adopt Resolution No. 004-05 appointing Terri Dilts to the Education Committee, with term ending December 31, 2005. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Older Americans Act Title VI Grant Program Application. Jan D. Reibach moved, Valorie Sheker-Robertson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 005-05: 1) authorizing an application to the Department of Health and Human Services for Administration on Aging Title VI, Part A & Part C funding for the grant period April 1, 2005, to March 31, 2008, and 2) authorizing the Tribal Council Chairwoman, or her designee, to sign the application and related docu ments necessary for available funding. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Portland Harbor 15 1 A Litigation Support Funding. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 006-05: 1) authorizing the Tribe's application for BIA Litigation Support funding in connection with the Tribe's efforts to protect its interests affected by the releases of hazardous substances and petroleum products at Portland Harbor; and 2) authorizing the General Manager to execute any documents necessary for the funding. Discus sion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Compensation of SMGFs Guest Services Director. Jan D. Reibach moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 007-05 approving a compensation increase (retroactive for 2003 and 2004) for Randy Dugger, Guest Services Direc tor for Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc., as recommended by the Spirit Mountain Board of Directors. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Compensation of SMGI's Human Resources Director. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Valorie Sheker-Robertson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 008-05 approving a compensation increase (retroactive for 2003 and 2004) for Camille Mercier, Human Resources Director for Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc., as rec ommended by the Spirit Mountain Board of Directors. Motion carried 8-0-0. Ground Lease to GRTHA for Low Income Family Housing. Reyn Leno moved, Wesley "Buddy" West seconded to adopt Resolution No. 009-05: 1) approving the Ground Lease between the Tribe and GRTHA for the development of additional low income multi family housing on the Melcher Property, subject to the approval of the BIA; and 2) authorizing the Tribal Council Chairwoman, with the assistance of the Tribal Attorney's Office, to finalize and execute said Ground Lease. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Release of Funds and Certification for Funding for the Chxi Musam IHihi Phase II and III Low Income Housing Development Project. Jan D. Reibach moved, Jack Giffen, Jr. seconded to adopt Resolution No. 010-05: 1) approving a limited waiver of sovereign immunity required by Section 105(c) of NAHASDA regarding the Tribe's environmental review responsibilities for the Blacktail Drive Property low income portion of the housing project develop ment, and 2) authorizing the Tribal Chairwoman, as Certifying Officer, to ex ecute the Request for Release of Funds and Certification as required by NAHASDA. Motion carried 8-0-0. Timber Committee Member Reappointments. Valorie Sheker-Robertson moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 01 1-05 reappointing Eugene LaBonte, Bob Mercier, Connie Holmes, Larry Hofenbredl, Richard Ray, and Leon Tom, with terms expiring on December 31, 2006. Dis cussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Enrollment Infant Determination. Angie Blackwell moved, Wesley "Buddy" West seconded to adopt Resolution No. 012-05 approving six (6) infants num bered 5443 and 5448 for Tribal membership, because, based on the investigation and recommendation of the Enrollment staff, the infants have been found to meet the eligibility requirements for enrollment as denned in the Enrollment Ordinance and Tribal Constitution. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Enrollment New Members. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Jan D. Reibach sec onded to adopt Resolution No. 013-05 approving the Tribal membership of indi viduals numbered 5449 and 5450, because, based on the recommendation of the Enrollment Committee, the individuals meet the requirements of the Constitution and the Enrollment Ordinance. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Royalty Special Event Board Reappointments. Reyno Leno moved, Jan D. Reibach seconded to adopt Resolution No. 014-05 reappointing Pat Allen and Donna Casey to the Royalty Special Event Board, with terms expiring De cember 31, 2006. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Royalty Special Event Board Appointment. Valorie Sheker-Robertson moved, June Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 015-05 appointing Marilee Norwest Davis and Ali Holsclaw to the Royalty Special Event Board, with terms expiring December 31, 2006. Motion carried 8-0-0. Smith Property Fee to Trust. Reyn Leno moved, June Sell-Sherer sec onded to adopt Resolution No. 016-05: 1) requesting that the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, hold title to the real property know as the "Smith Property" identified as Tax Lot 4700 in Section 1 of Township 6 South, Range 8 West, W.M., Yamhill County, Oregon in trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and 2) authoriz ing the Tribal Council Chairwoman to execute any documents necessary for said transfer of the Smith Property to the Department of the Interior. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. B 401 (k) Plan Amendment. Angie Blackwell moved, Valorie Sheker-Robertson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 017-05 amending the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Retirement Plan to eliminate the accelerated vesting provision related to Tribal Council re election so that the accelerated vesting provisions for Tribal Council are the same as for all other participants; directing the Finance Officer to prepare a document to incorporate this amendment; and authorizing the Finance Officer to adopt the document. Discussion followed. Motion carried 8-0-0. Fiscal Management Ordinance Amendment. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Reyn Leno seconded to approve a motion retaining the current provisions of the Fiscal Management Ordinance without an amendment. Discussion followed. A roll call vote was called and approved by consensus of Council. Yes: Jan D. Reibach, Reynold L. Leno, June Sell Sherer, Jack Giffen, Jr., and Cheryle A. Kennedy (The Chairperson votes when necessary to break a tie) No: Wesley "Buddy" West, Chris Mercier, Angie Blackwell and Valorie Sheker-Robertson. 7:02 p.m. Angie Blackwell moved, Valorie Sheker-Robertson seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
