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4 DECEMBER 1, 2005 Smoke Signals Wednesday, October 26, 2005 5:00 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Tribal Council Vice-Chair, Angie Blackwell. A quorum was present. Present was Angie Blackwell, Jack Giffen, Jr., Reyn Leno, Chris Mercier, Jan D. Reibach, Wink Soderberg, Kathleen Tom and Wesley "Buddy" West. Excused was Cheryle Kennedy (business travel). Invocation was done by Wesley "Buddy" West. PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVEAMEND Reyn Leno moved, Wesley "Buddy" West seconded to approve the Octo ber 12, 2005, Tribal Council regular meeting minutes as presented. Mo tion carried 5-0-1. Jan D. Reibach abstained. Wink Soderberg not present for vote. NEW BUSINESS General Council Meeting November 6, 2005, Agenda Items a. Budget Hearing b. Door Prizes $250 (1 at $100 and 3 at $50). By full consensus of council, the General Council meeting agenda items are approved as read. LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE B Enrollment New Members. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Wesley "Buddy" West seconded to adopt Resolution No. 167-05 approving the Tribal mem bership of individuals numbered 5503 through 5517, because, based on the recommendation of the Enrollment Committee, the individuals meet the requirements of the Constitution and the Enrollment Ordinance. Motion carried 6-0-0. Wink Soderberg not present for the vote. Enrollment Infant Determinations. Reyn Leno moved, Wink Soderberg seconded to adopt Resolution No. 168-05 approving two (2) infants numbered 5518 and 5519 for Tribal membership, because, based on the investigation and recommendation of the Enrollment staff, the in fants have been found to meet the eligibility requirements for enrollment as defined in the Enrollment Ordinance and Tribal Constitution. Motion carried 7-0-0. Enrollment Requirements Ad Hoc Committee: Staff Membership. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Reynold L. Leno seconded to adopt Resolution No. 169-05 affirming its appointments to the Enrollment Requirements Ad-Hoc Committee, despite there being more than two staff members on the Ad-Hoc Committee. The Ad-Hoc Committee has two additional posi tions, as allowed by Ordinance, and the appointments to the Ad-Hoc Com mittee were made from the applications submitted and carefully reviewed by the Tribal Council with the goal of having a fair balance of views on enrollment issues represented on the Ad-Hoc Committee. Motion car ried 6-0-1. . Kathleen Tom abstained. B 2005 Gaming Per Capita Payment Date Declaration. Reyn Leno moved, Chris Mercier seconded to adopt Resolution No. 170-05 declar ing December 15, 2005, as the Payment Date for Purposes of the 2005 Per Capita Distribution and directing the Finance Office, in accordance with Revenue Allocation Plan, to make the Per Capita Payment for 2005 on or before the Payment Date. Motion carried 7-0-0. B Independent Auditors Selection. Reyn Leno moved, Wink Soderberg seconded to adopt Resolution No. 171-05 authorizing the Finance Of fice to negotiate and, with the assistance of the Tribal Attorney, finalize and execute agreements with Deloitte & Touche, LLP (D&T) for the 2005 and 2006 annual independent audits of the Tribe and all its components and enterprises in an amount not to exceed the D&T proposed schedule of fees under an audit relationship covering the next five years through 2009. Motion carried 7-0-0. OTHER BUSINESS B Valorie Sheker Robertson 2236: Read an excerpt from correspondence addressed to the Royalty Special Event Board regarding the decision that there will be no selling of raffle tickets at the Restoration Pow-wow, coun cil Vice-Chair Blackwell stated that the Restoration Coordinators Dakota Whitecloud and Jackie Provost had advised council of their action and that council had upheld their decision. Discussion followed. Asked why coun cil members: Kathleen Tom, Chris Mercier and Angie Blackwell's attorney's fees were paid, but council member Jan D. Reibach and former council member Bob Haller's attorney fees had not been paid. Council Vice-Chair Blackwell asked Deborah Larsen, Risk Management Manager to respond. Ms. Larsen advised that Finance is reviewing this matter. Council mem bers Blackwell and Mercier's attorney fees were paid under the Tribe's current insurance policy. A different policy was in place at the time Mr. Haller's and council member Reibach's fees were incurred. Finance is con ducting a review of the policies in place at the time those fees were incurred to determine if they should have been covered. B Buddy White 850 inquired as to the results of the Tribal membership community meetings. Council Vice-Chair Blackwell advised that Kim Rogers of the Policy & Planning Department would have the information. However, the council is using the membership's comments in pursuing grant opportunities and considering while reviewing the proposed 2006 calen dar budgets. B Gary Butler 4547 explained that he sought assistance from the Social Services Department after recent surgery and was denied. Council Vice Chair Blackwell offered that council would look into the matter and ad vised him by Friday, October 28, 2005. Acting General Manager Chris Leno also offered to work with Mr. Butler. B Donna Casey 829: Asked for clarification on the comment that Roy alty funds had been used inappropriately. Council member West stated that he did not use the term "misused." He expressed concern that funds were not being spent on the Royalty girls and then gave an example of council receiving a request for ten jackets. Five jackets were for the girls and the other five for board members. He felt the board members were not in need of jackets only the girls. Commented on the decision made not allowing the Royalty girls to sell raffle tickets. Council Vice-Chair Blackwell reiterated that the decision has been made and has the support of council. Clarified that it was not a member of the Royalty Board who mistakenly introduced Marcellus Norwest Selwyn's granddaughter at the Grand Ronde Pow-wow last August but Molly Reimer, one of the Royalty Judges. B Tina Butler 2379 commented on the decision to not allow the selling of raffle tickets at the Restoration Pow-wow. Council Vice-Chair Blackwell stated the council supports the Royalty girls but growth in their budget, especially during the last five years. ,,,,,, in. c- 5:31 p.m. Jack Giffen, Jr. moved, Chris Mercier seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried. Comedian & T. V. Star Bill Cosby Visits Spirit Mountain Casino V 1 I Am I I !iV T ," r , S, 14 1 V 1 1 jS?tipr. , . ill . - U i 111 VA rr i , IW-Y"N If A . L The Cos-man Cometh Comedian Bill Cosby performed before a sell-out crowd at Spirit Mountain Casino on Friday, November 1 1 . Cosby wore the words "Hello Friend" on his sweatshirt, which represents the title to a jazz album he pro duced as well as a tribute to his deceased son. Cosby was also the star in the hit television sitcom "The Cosby Show" which aired from 1984-1992.
