Karuk Tribe of California
Council Meeting Minutes
August 26, 2004
Orleans, California
Ayukii,
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 PM by Arch Super, Chairman.
Roll Call
Present
Arch Super, Chairman
Leaf Hillman, Vice Chairman
Leeon Hillman, Treasurer
Roy Arwood, Member
Florence Conrad, Member
Absent
Florrine Super, Secretary
Robert Goodwin, Member
Quorum is established.
The preamble of the Constitution was read aloud by Leeon Hillman.
Approval of the Agenda for August 26, 2004
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve the Agenda for August 26, 2004. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
1. Approval of the Minutes for July 29, 2004
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve the Minutes for July 29, 2004. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
2. Dr. Willitt
Dr. Willitt was present to address the Council. He introduced himself to them as the new physician in the Orleans Clinic. He thanked them and the community for the opportunity to work for them. He was present to discuss the possibility of a needle exchange program in the community of Orleans. It is a very controversial program and he gave a very brief overview of what the program is and what it would entail. There are several diseases that are direct results of Intravenous Drug Abuse which is prevalent in Humboldt County. He has done some work in Africa and is very interested in AIDS prevention and education. He ran a clinic in Eureka with 25% of their patients being IV Drug Users. There are huge amounts of Hepatitis C in these patients. There are very little AIDS patients in the needle users but Hepatitis is very prevalent. There are many IV drug users that have participated in the program, it does not condone the drug abuse, but prevents the spread of the diseases. Politicians in Washington are very against this, but health professionals are supportive as it prevents the Hepatitis and blood borne diseases being spread. There is an active program in Humboldt County and it has helped to keep the AIDS level down. He does not have a formal proposal and just wanted to know if the Tribe would be receptive to the program. Kristen King, the CHR Supervisor, is willing to do the needle exchange and training can be provided. The County will cover the expense for training and disposal, the Tribe would cover the expense of the needles. Leaf asked that he work with Wes and the other medical providers to develop a proposal that would be throughout the Health Program and not only Orleans. That can be presented to them at a future Health Board Meeting. He is not familiar with the Siskiyou County situation and can look into that.
3. Troy Hockaday
Will not be present.
4. Geraldine Peters
Not present.
5. Jason Lang
Not present.
6. Norman Goodwin
Will be late.
7. Paul Gallegos
He thanked them for squeezing him into their meeting. He states that shortly after he was elected as the District Attorney for Humboldt County he met with him to discuss Indian issues and the Tribal leadership in this community. He has been very pleased with his response and interest in meeting the Tribal community. They would like to develop a Tribal group that would meet regularly with the District Attorney to have input from the Tribal community and be able to address their concerns and needs in Humboldt County.
Paul thanked them for the opportunity to come before them. He would like to open and extend a line of communication with the Tribe so that they feel free to communicate concerns and let them know how their office can help the community and they can have a relationship with free-flow of ideas and they can discuss ways to improve and help the community. As he has learned more about Public Law 280 he has learned that it is their responsibility to provide security to these communities and work with the Tribes. Since he cannot repair the past he would like to repair the lines of communication for the future and the present. It would be the District Attorney, County, and the Tribes learning and discussing how they can work together cooperatively. He is open to what works for them either quarterly, semi-annually, or annually to get input from them and make it easier for them to work together.
Leaf appreciates him coming to the meeting and extending the invitation. It is critically important for the Tribe to establish regular and formal/informal lines of communication with the DA office in Humboldt County. There have been many things that have gone on in the past and they need to work together to ensure smooth communication in the future. The Karuk Tribe is also in the process of development of a Tribal Court System and their current focus is on children and families and also a minor in Housing issues. A relationship with the DA’s office will be needed in successful implementation of that Court system. He suggests that the Council appoint a liaison to set up an initial meeting with them to discuss what they would like that to look like. Arch states it would probably be a good idea for April to be present at this meeting as well so that she can voice her needs for the Tribal Court. He would like to be helpful in the development of the Court as it is a wonderful department for Tribes to develop for themselves and their issues. He assured them that their Court will be just as important to him as his Court and they will back up the Tribal Court wherever and however they can.
He will send out a letter to all of the Tribal Councils and then determine an available date and location for everyone to come to. It could start in Eureka and then rotate to the other areas so everyone can have a local meeting.
8. Geraldine Peters
She was present to address the Council and presented them with a letter from her daughter thanking them for allowing her to participate in the recent Culture Camp.
9. Old Business
Leaf discussed the follow up to the Council Directive to the Enrollment Committee for proposed language to revise the Enrollment Ordinance no longer requiring all applicants to turn over an original birth certificate to the Enrollment Office. The suggestion is that applicants present the Enrollment Office with an original copy of their birth certificate and then it will be copied and placed into their file and they will keep the original rather than having to turn that over to the Enrollment Office. At the meeting on September 1, 2004 it can be presented formally with the Section Number for approval.
Arch asked about the next step for the War on the Croys movie and their request for a letter of support. It was presented and left open for comments from the public and they have not made a formal decision. Leaf would propose that it be added to the Agenda for 9/1 to be discussed in detail. They had public comment in Yreka and it is open here, do they want to extend it to Happy Camp also? If they feel the time for comments has been adequate they could put it on the Council Meeting in Happy Camp Agenda for actual approval. Arch states they should have formally advertised it for each area. Arch suggests that if anyone in Orleans has any opinions or comments they should forward them to the Council so they are aware of them prior to making a decision. Leaf states that many people don’t know about it and aren’t aware. Possibly there could be a statement posted on the website so that more people may be aware of the possibility of this movie and get input that way. They can announce they will accept public comment at the meeting in Happy Camp. Chris can get it on the website and it will be on the HC Agenda.
Arch asked about Leaf’s report on the Scotland trip, Leaf states it will be submitted electronically to the Council.
10. Toni McLane
Not present, written report only.
Florence Conrad moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Toni’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Arch asked for a packet to be sent to Orleans also as it is sent to Yreka Housing. Minutes MUST be sent out also.
11. Fred Nahwooksy
Not present, written report only.
Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Fred’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
12. Jennifer Goodwin
Jennifer was present to address the Council and review her report. She would like to attend the National Indian Education Association Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, October 28-31, 2004. She would like permission for herself and three Education Committee Members to attend. The cost would be $1,700 per person and her budget is very limited and it would have to come from BIA Administrative monies. Laura suggests they send less people to the conference. If they only approve two she can work it out with her Committee. Roy asked why the amount hasn’t changed since 1996 for that program. Laura states it is because they have not actively pursued additional funding since 1996. They only receive $62,000 for the entire year and that is very limited and they don’t even pay Jennifer from there. They only receive $15,000 for HE and they currently spend about $50,000. Dion states the goal is to address the needed training for the new committee and getting them involved and up to speed to address these types of issues.
Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve out of state travel for Jennifer Goodwin and one committee member. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leaf asked about the collaborative plan to provide tutoring in the communities. He asked if she has any idea what she may be able to offer. She states they are looking at having a tutor for 5 hours each day after school to provide those services in Yreka, Happy Camp, and Orleans. They are looking into a collaborative funding arrangement with Housing, TERO, and Education. She is not neglecting Somes Bar but does not have dollars yet. She states she would like to have it ready as soon as possible.
Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Jennifer’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
13. Laura Mayton
Laura was present to review her written report.
She presented Resolution 04-R-94 to change the trustees to Robert Goodwin, Florrine Super, Arch Super, and Florence Conrad on the 401(k) plan.
Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Resolution 04-R-94. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Her second action item is regarding recruitment of a Fiscal Officer for KCDC. She has obtained a quote from a recruitment company by the name of Pilon Management. The cost is 20% to 30% of the annual salary the person is hired at. It is a large cost, but helps them obtain the needed help to get a person at KCDC. If it works well they could look at using it for the KTHA CFO recruitment as well. This staff person will save them Indirect dollars and discretionary dollars as their entire restructuring plan at KCDC hinges on this person’s ability to administer programs through that entity.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve negotiations with Pilon Management. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She announced that they have hired Rosie Bley at the Computer Center and she will start on September 1, 2004. Her proposal was one of three and the only complete proposal at a substantial cost savings.
They rescheduled the Budget Meeting for September 9, 2004 at 1:00 PM in Happy Camp.
Leeon Hillman moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Laura’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leaf Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve Resolution 04-R-90 to relinquish enrollment of two Tribal Members #’s 1903 and 2926. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leeon Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Resolution 04-R-91 to enroll 16 new members. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florence Conrad moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve the change to the Enrollment Ordinance regarding birth certificates. Sara draft the language and insert the appropriate Section numbers. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
14. Susan Gehr
Susan was present to review her written report and request approval for three Contract addendums/extensions.
Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Contract Addendum 1 for Phil Albers, Jr. 03-C-42 for $4,680. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Contract Addendum1 for Vina Smith 04-C-63 for $3,600. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florence Conrad moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve the extension of the deadline for Julian Lang’s Contract 04-C-45 to September 30, 2004. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Susan’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
15. Dion Wood
Dion was present to review his written report. He wanted to point out a couple of items. He gave then an update on the recent training that he and Erin attended to discuss Tribal TANF and the ability to consolidate their ACF programs into one lump sum and then distribute them in their own manner, they can also utilize funding for economic development programs through the TANF dollars such as revitalizing the Designworks and implementing some training programs in other departments. He would like to discuss this following the meeting on Monday at 1:00 PM and update them fully. The Childcare and TANF programs could be administered together and run smoothly.
He also pointed out that the TERO Commission is going to be looking into guidelines for assistance as the requests are pouring in and there are many types of requests being made. There need to be some guidelines such as income, dual assistance, etc.
He states the Hoopa and Karuk TERO will be sponsoring the upcoming conference which will include about 60 Tribe’s TERO departments. It will be the end of October for two days.
He asked that everyone keep their TERO Skills Applications up to date so that he can recommend Tribal Members when the contractors have requests for workers.
Leeon Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Dion’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
16. Erin Hillman
Erin was present to review her written report. She wanted to add that Fred met with the BIA and the Construction Company to review the Yreka BIA Roads project. They still have a couple of streets to work on and Fred doesn’t think it will extend beyond four more weeks. Fred was pleased that they are working together on their punch list items and making it work.
She states she received a call from IHS for the Klamath River Bridge Project and all of the bids were over the budgeted amount. IHS came up with some more money and HCCSD also came up with some more dollars to move forward with the low bidder which is Hat Creek Construction. It will replace the water lines that are on the bridge from Highway 96 to Elk Creek Road in Happy Camp.
Leaf Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve Erin’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
17. Scott Quinn
Scott was present to review his written report. He requested approval of Resolution 04-R-93 for a right of way on the Dyar property in Happy Camp at the end of Itroop Drive.
Florence Conrad moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve Resolution 04-R-93. 3 haa, 1 puuhara (Leaf Hillman), 0 pupitihara.
He states he receives requests for information on private domain allotments and as a Tribe they don’t administer those, however, he does have information on the allotments sometimes. He would like to know how they think he should handle these requests. His suggestion would be to provide them with the Indian Allotment Survey Number so that when they call BIA they have the correct information and not release this information to anyone as it is not their place to do that. They can give them the BIA contact information as well. The Council agrees that is the route to take as well. He can also keep a log of these contacts as well.
He states he currently works part time at Housing and part time at the Administration Office, mostly at the Administration Office. He had requested a while back to have an office in Orleans two days each week and has already spoke to Wes and Babbie regarding this and they said he could use the office in the back of the building on those days. He would be in Orleans two days each week instead of at Housing when it works with his schedule. He has spoke to Sami regarding that request and she has stated it will be fine as they hope to have an office location in Orleans in the future as well. Leaf suggests he talk to the Housing Board about that request.
He states that he put many videos on CD-ROM and took them to Scotland so that they could look at them. He would like them to look at them and see which ones they may be interested in having on the website for viewing and downloading. They can let him know on Monday.
He distributed a memo to them on behalf of the Election Committee and an inquiry they received regarding the dates for the upcoming Tribal Election and when the petitions were due. Leaf informed him that the Council has authorized the retention of an attorney for Election Issues. It is Stephanie Dolan at California Indian Legal Services and she has a copy of the Constitution and Ordinance and is awaiting their call when they have a question.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Scott’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
18. Trista Parry
Not present, written report only.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Trista’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
19. Sami Difuntorum
Not present, written report only.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Sami’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
20. Chris Kleeman
Not present, no report, on travel.
21. April Attebury
Not present, no report.
22. Norman Goodwin
He took the opportunity to thank the Council and all those who participated in the World Renewal Ceremony at Inaam this year. It was a good turnout and it went very well.
23. Lisa Aubrey
Lisa was present to address the Council and present her written report. She reviewed the status with them of her program and how many individuals are being assisted. She also requested approval of Resolution 04-R-92 for submission of the FY 2005 LIHEAP application. She also states that they will most likely be able to get the dollars for this year’s HIP Home if they locate an eligible individual for this year. There are categories; A-$2500, B-$45,000, C-Home Replacement. You have to be disabled, elderly, and low income. Leeon asked what the changes were to her LIHEAP application and she explained.
Leeon Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve Resolution 04-R-92. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She requested out of state travel to Milwaukee, WI, September 13-16, 2004 for the Tribal Social Service Training. She will gain case management skills and would be able to obtain information on a formula she would like to implement in their program. Arch states that he and Wes will be meeting with her tomorrow and they could discuss it then and approve it at their Wednesday meeting on 9/1.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Lisa’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
24. Hector Garcia
Not present, written report submitted in their boxes, not everyone had a copy of it so it was not voted on.
25. Sandi Tripp
She was present to address the Council and review her report. She introduced Jim Henderson to the Council. She states he has been working very hard at DNR on Water issues.
She presented for approval the Cooperative Agreement with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in the amount of $26,007. Resolution 04-R-86 was assigned.
Leaf Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve Resolution 04-R-86. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She requested approval of Contract 04-C-073 for up to $8,920 with Salmon Mountain Forestry for technical oversight and training on GPS database development.
Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Contract 04-C-073. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She requested approval of Contract 04-C-074 with Amy Stercho not to exceed $4,000 to do a study to define the impacts that the loss of the fisheries.
Leaf Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve Contract 04-C-074. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She presented Contract 04-C-075 with Jennifer Stauffer not to exceed $5,000 to provide an indepth dietary analysis of the traditional and present foods in the Karuk diet.
Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Contract 04-C-075. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She requested approval of Contract 04-C-076 with Robert Holmlund not to exceed $4,000 to provide information regarding the possible violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution that the Federal and State agencies regulations on the Klamath River is impacting the Tribe’s right to practice their religion. The dates were off, but have been corrected to reflect August 26, 2004 through September 30, 2004. Leaf feels that is quite a short timeframe and he would like the Council to have input and review of the document. Jim states that this funding will start him on the project, but he will continue beyond that and he is also a graduate student doing it for his thesis so it will continue beyond the Contract end date. The Council will have complete control over the final document.
Leeon Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve Contract 04-C-076. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She requested approval of Contract 04-C-077 not to exceed $2,000 with Kari Norgaard, PhD to act as a liaison between the Karuk Tribe and students of Humboldt State University and other campuses to encourage research of students on University campuses in the direction of Karuk Tribal needs. Leaf states he just finished review of her recent work on the report of the effects of the altered diet and it was wonderful. He asked about publishing rights. The Karuk Tribe owns all of the final products and they have complete control over what happens with them. Anyone that wants to publish them must obtain permission first. He would like the Council to consider possibly distributing some of these studies for people to read and benefit from. They can provide it to the Health Program so that they can use it in their programs as well.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Contract 04-C-077. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
The last contract was Contract 04-C-078 with the Agricultural Research Foundation, OSU not to exceed $3,000 to provide supplemental funds for the C. Shasta Study to cover travel costs incurred during the project and costs that will be incurred for production of the report. She and Jim gave them some information on how the disease works and what is going on with the current study.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Contract 04-C-078. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She also distributed information regarding two BIA proposals that they submit every year. She apologized that she didn’t keep on top of them and they are now due. The first one is for $69,000 to BIA to continue the Lamprey and White/Green Sturgeon Research they have been working on for a couple of years. They always apply and receive a little less, but it helps with their research gathering. Resolution 04-R-95 was assigned.
Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Resolution 04-R-95. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
The second proposal was for the BIA again to be used for litigation support for the Water Rights Project. There is another consultant they can use for litigation negotiation for the FERC process which could be funded from these dollars as well. It can pay the retainer and an attorney to be with the Tribal Members for litigation. This person is highly qualified to work on these types of areas. Resolution 04-R-96 was assigned.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Resolution 04-R-96. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She distributed them a short abstract that Toz wrote up to attend the Wild Trout Symposium. He would like to send four of the fisheries staff to this seminar to obtain information on monitoring assessments for native Trout management. They don’t want to re-invent the wheel and get this information that is available to determine what the native stock is in their tributaries. The Conference is being held September 20-22, 2004 at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The funding will come from the 2135-03 Salmon funds.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve out of state travel for Toz Soto and four fisheries staff to the Wild Trout Symposium in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, September 20-22, 2004. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
The next mid-month meeting was scheduled for September 16, 2004 at 10 AM in Happy Camp.
Jim distributed some information regarding an Elder Interview and audio/video Library to gather information regarding what the River and Forest was like prior to the Forest Service and European management practices. He will be doing a phone vote on this next week.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve the DNR report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
26. Fred Burcell
Not present, written report only.
Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Fred’s report. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
27. NCIDC Meeting Minutes
Informational.
28. Phone Votes
a. Request for up to $200 at Parry’s Market for the dinner and associated costs for the Lena Swearingen Big Money Bingo fundraiser. Passed.
b. Request to authorize the purchase of property boundary signs from Unicor Sign Company with a price quote of $3,840. Passed.
29. Committee Reports
None at this time.
Closed Session from 8:50 PM to 11:45 PM
Directive: Dion needs to contact Knuth Hinge Company regarding at-home assembly needs. 561 Scobie Street, PO Box 188, Montague, CA 96064. (800) 431-6291, (530) 459-3451, Fax: (530) 459-5663. markz@knuthhinge.com Mark Zombo, Operations Manager.
Consensus: To table the loan request until the budget meeting.
Consensus: For Leaf to work with Erin and Sara to develop a Childcare Program Handbook to be given to program participants.
Directive: For Dr. Burns to consult with the providers and prepare an opinion on hair follicle drug testing.
Directive: For employee to not have contact with Elder.
Consensus: To forward the $200 request for books to the TERO Department.
Consensus: To tell Barbara Norman there are not dollars to pay for this travel under her Contract. They are willing to pay the travel costs, but not an hourly rate.
Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to forward the request for the chair to Wes/CHS to see if they can pay for it, if not they can pay $400 from discretionary. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Next Meeting: September 23, 2004 at 5 PM in Happy Camp.
Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to adjourn at 11:46 PM.
Yootva,
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Arch Super, Chairman
Recording Secretary, Sara Spence