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Wednesday, June 22, 2005
ACTIONS continued
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managed by the Tribe. The Finance Officer stated that the property is return
ing a positive cash flow and the Tribe is in negotiation for a national store to fill
one of the four remaining vacancies at the property. 2. For council to consider
card lock access on the doors near the Behavior I lealth offices in the I Iealth and
Wellness center. General Manager Cliff Adams and Clinic Director Michaels
Watkins will meet with the Tribal member to review the concern.
A Tribal member stated the following: 1. Asked the council to consider dona
tion of 200 to 300 coffee mugs to be used as gifts to guests attending Grand Ronde's
Elders' I Ionor Day in July of 2005. Chairwoman Kennedy stated that they would
take it under consideration. 2. Extended a special thank you to Tribal Council,
staff and the membership for their prayers, flowers, and food for the family of
Arlene Beck. 3. Inquired whether the Tribal Council minutes could indicate the
name(s) of speakers. Currently, the Recording Secretary has been directed to
only indicate the speakers within the General Council meeting minutes. Tribal
Council will take it under consideration.
A Tribal member expressed concern over services received from Tribal programs;
in particular, the availability to culturally gather items (shellfish, deer and fish).
Discussion followed. Vice-Chairman Reyn Leno and council member Jack GifTen,
Jr. have approached the Oregon Congressional delegation to consider restoring
cultural gathering rights to the Tribe. Currently, the Tribe is drafting recom
mendations to the Oregon Legislative and State Agencies to restore these rights.
The Tribal member was directed to contact the Culture Resource Department in
the interim for assistance on obtaining items for cultural usage.
A Tribal member raised concern over services received from the Indian Child
Welfare program. June Sell-Sherer moved, Jack Giffen, Jr. seconded to move to
executive session. Motion carried. Executive Session began at 6 p.m. Re
sumed Meeting at 8:45 p.m. Chairwoman Kennedy stated that no decision
was made at this time. Tribal staff is talking with the family.
Angie Blackwell moved, Jack Giffen, Jr. seconded to adopt Resolution No.
100-05: 1) approving the First Amendment to the Funding and Participation
Agreement for the Portland I larbor Natural Resource Damage Assessment and
Restoration Process; and 2) authorizing the Tribal Council Chairwoman to ex
ecute said Amendment.
A Tribal member raised concern over the Royalty Special Event Board's ac
tion involving one of the royalty candidates. Discussion followed. Chairwoman
Kennedy recused herself from the meeting. Vice-Chairman Leno offered to sched
ule at meeting with Tribal Council and the Royalty Special Event Board and then
will meet with the Tribal member and candidate.
9:08 p.m. Wesley "Buddy" West moved, Jack Giffen Jr. seconded to adjourn
the meeting.
Wednesday, July 6, 2005
4 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Tribal Council Chairwoman,
Cheryle Kennedy. A quorum was present.
Present was Angie Blackwell, Jack Giffen, Jr., Cheryl Kennedy, Reynold
L. Leno, Chris Mercier, Valorie Sheker-Robertson, June Sell-Sherer and
Wesley "Buddy" West
Excused was Jan D. Reibach (personal leave)
Invocation was done by Wesley "Buddy" West.
PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVEAMEND
Valorie Sheker-Robertson moved, Reyn Leno seconded to approve the
June 22, 2005, Tribal Council regular meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried 7-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Alternate Election Board Member Drawing. A random drawing was held
at which time Tribal Council Secretary June Sell-Sherer drew Sharon
Hanson's name from the alternate pool to serve on the Election Board to
fill Penny DeLoe's position for the duration of the CY 2005 Tribal Council
Election.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE
Easement on Brown Tract GR Pedestrian Safety Project. Valorie Sheker
Robertson moved, Wesley "Buddy" West seconded to adopt Resolution
No. 101-05: 1) acknowledging that the Department of the Interior, Bu
reau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has advised the Tribe of the value of the ease
ment on the Brown Tract within Yamhill County, and 2) consenting to the
granting of a permanent easement on the Brown Tract by the BIA to
Yamhill County for public access and construction of Grand Ronde Road
Pedestrian Safety Improvements at no cost. Discussion followed. Motion
carried 7-0-0.
D Enrollment Infant Determinations. June Sell-Sherer moved, Angie
Blackwell seconded to adopt Resolution No. 102-05 approving three (3)
infants numbered 5488 through 5490 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 en
rollment as defined in the Enrollment Ordinance and Tribal Constitution.
Motion carried 6-0-1. Wesley "Buddy" West abstained.
B Priority Loan Purchase Redmond Property. Valorie Sheker
Robertson moved, Reyn Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 103-05:
1) approving purchase of the first position mortgage on certain property
located in Redmond, Oregon obtained by Iskum III, LLC through foreclo
sure action; 2) authorizing the Finance Officer to (a) negotiate, with the
assistance of the Tribal Attorney's office and (b) execute all documents
necessary to finalize the purchase of such mortgage; and 3) authorizing
the use of up to $375,000 for the mortgage purchase. Discussion
followed. Motion carried 7-0-0.
B Round Valley, LLC Land Lease. Reyn Leno moved, Valorie Sheker
Robertson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 104-05: 1) approving the
Real Property Lease between the Tribe and Round Valley LLC as presented
by the Tribal Land Management Department staff, and 2) authorizing the
General Manager to execute all documents required for the lease. Discus
sion followed. Motion carried 7-0-0.
REMINDERS
n Cultural Field Trip to the Willamette National Forest Obsidian Cliffs is
scheduled for August 23-25, 2005. Council members interested in at
tending: Reyn Leno, Chris Mercier and June Sell-Sherer.
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest In
dians 52nd Annual Conference and
Elections is scheduled for September
19-22, 2005, in Worley, Idaho. Reg
istration and room arrangements
need to be made. Council mem
bers Jack Giffen, Jr., Jan D.
Reibach, and Wesley "Buddy"
West plan to attend.
OTHER BUSINESS
B Angie Blackwell moved, June
Sell-Sherer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 105-05 approv
ing the appointment of Art
Marshall to the Spirit Mountain
Gaming, Inc. Board of Directors,
with term expiring on June 30,
2008. Discussion followed. Mo
tion carried 7-0-0.
B Valorie Sheker-Robertson
moved, June Sell-Sherer sec
onded to adopt Resolution No.
106-05 approving the appoint
ment of Reyn Leno to the Spirit
Mountain Gaming, Inc. Board
of Directors, with term expiring
on June 30, 2008. Motion
carried 6-0-1. Reyn Leno
abstained.
B Jack Giffen, Jr. moved,
Valorie Sheker-Robertson sec
onded to adopt Resolution
No. 107-05 approving the ap
pointment of Cheryle
Kennedy to the Spirit Moun
tain Gaming, Inc. Board of
Directors, with term expiring
on June 30, 2008. Motion j
carried 7-0-0.
4:35 p.m. Angie
Blackwell moved, Wesley
"Buddy" West seconded to
adjourn the meeting. Mo
tion carried.
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