Karuk Tribe of California

Karuk Tribe of California

Council Meeting Minutes

March 24, 2005

Happy Camp, California

Ayukii,

The meeting was called to order at 5:06 PM by Arch Super, Chairman.

Roll Call

Arch Super, Chairman

Leaf Hillman, Vice Chairman

Florrine Super, Secretary

Leeon Hillman, Treasurer

Roy Arwood, Member

Robert Goodwin, Member

Alvis Johnson, Member

Absent

Florence Conrad, Member

Robert Grant, Member – excused

The preamble to the constitution was read aloud by Arch Super.

Quorum is established.

Approval of the Agenda for March 24, 2005

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve the Agenda for March 24, 2005. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

1) Approval of the Minutes for February 24, 2005

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve the Minutes for February 24, 2005. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

2) Ben Riggan

Ben introduced himself as the newly hired ED Coordinator at KCDC. He has been working in the Orleans area for the past two years. He hopes to help KCDC get back on track to function as it was originally intended. He looks forward to working with the Council and the KCDC Board. He requested a KCDC Board/Council meeting be set to develop some basic plans to move forward with the revitalization of the organization. Bob states that they should also include some employees from DNR to participate as their programs will be working through KCDC in the future. April 5, 2005 at 10 AM was set to meet in the Council Chambers.

3) Gail McDowell

Gail was present to address the Council on behalf of the Klamath Earth and Art publication which is a local publication done by local individuals through a volunteer effort. She would like to do an article in the publication about the Karuk People’s Center that is about 1-2 pages working with Verna Reece and Jennifer Jones on this. She feels it is a gem that many people do not know about. They hope to publish the document within the next two months. They will only do it about once every two years. It only contains ads for small business, no hotels or large businesses. She distributed a copy of last year’s edition for their review. It will be free to the Tribe she just needs permission to work on it. She can include some photos and information regarding what it is, when it was started, and what it houses.

Florence Conrad arrived at 5:25 PM.

Consensus: For Gail McDowell to do the article on the People’s Center.

They would also like her to speak to Susan Gehr. Susan Gehr agrees that she will be a contributor and also review the final article. Their deadline is April 15, 2005.

4) Walt Whitman

Not present. Arch states he had come in and spoke to him about opening the road to Cave Junction, OR but has not submitted any paperwork.

5) Craig Tucker

Craig introduced himself as the newly hired Klamath River Campaign Coordinator to coordinate the efforts of the Northern California Tribes to restore fish through removal of the dams on the Klamath River. He will be doing direct lobbying locally and nationally and also working on grass roots campaigns to promote their activities. Leaf states that emailing the Council is a wonderful way for him to keep in touch and let them know what is going on with his efforts. Leaf states the Tribe has been working with Craig for about a year on Klamath issues and he appreciates the work he does and knows that what he does for the Karuk Tribe will be good.

6) HC Youth Baseball

Trista was present on the behalf of the Happy Camp Youth Baseball League to request a donation for this year’s season. Last year they donated funding for a hot dog and juice for each kid after each practice. Last year’s donation was $300 and they have the same number of teams this year. The Council states they will make a decision at their Wednesday meeting.

7) Arch Super

Arch presented a request from David Lawe in Yreka for sponsorship to attend a golf tournament in Arizona. In the past he has participated in the local tournaments and done very well. He would like to represent the Tribe with their shirts and hats at the tournament. The entry fee is $150. They can decide on Wednesday. It will be a two person team at the tournament.

He also presented a request from the Chamber of Commerce to use their facilities to hold a Pet First Aid Class that Dr. Eugene Kravis will present. This will be discussed on Wednesday as well.

Arch requested travel approval to New Mexico through the BJA Grant with April Attebury in April. The costs can be reimbursed but he will still need out of state travel. It is for the Tribal Drug Court Planning Grant. The Judge will also attend the training with them.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve out of state travel for Arch Super to Albuquerque, NM in April to attend the BJA training. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Arch also has a 7^th grader from Happy Camp that is requesting a donation from the Tribe to purchase games to be used at the Computer Center for the LAN Gaming Night that they have. They will take any amount they will donate. Games are about $55-60 per game. They can discuss it Wednesday also.

8) Plaque Presentation

Arch read and Susan interpreted the wording of a plaque that the Tribal Council has purchased for Wes Valentine as this is his last Council meeting for the Tribe. It thanked him for the six years he has dedicated to the membership, staff, and communities of the Tribe and expansions, contributions, and improvements to the Health Program. Wes thanked them for the plaque and for the time he has had at the Tribe.

9) Old Business

Robert asked Sandi if she had a chance to set a new meeting date with the Forest Service for the West Branch Campground. She will work on that, she has been sick.

Arch asked about the Medi-Cal number for Pharmacy Billing. Wes states they need an electronic signature/submitter number to be able to submit the claims. Chris will be the contact as Wes is leaving and the forms have been submitted to Medi-cal to get the number. Once that comes they can get started with billing.

Arch also asked about the meeting with Will Harling, Sandi expects that Will can do a presentation at the next DNR Mid-Month Meeting.

10) April Attebury

April was present to review her written report; she doesn’t have any Court action items. Darlene had included several action items for her to present.

The first is a rental agreement with the Siskiyou Golden Fair to have a booth at the Fair. Arch has the agreement on his desk and can have Erin and Laura review that. There is a $325 booth fee for the space. She has also requested a Seller’s Permit to be able to sell items for fundraising. If Darlene can forward it to Erin and Laura for review, they could approve it Wednesday at their meeting.

April needs to coordinate a meeting to start a coalition with law enforcement to do the multi-agency agreement. She will need to meet with the Council and Hector to discuss this further. She has three sample agreements to start with that they can amend to work for them as their agency is unique. She will need a representative from Housing at the meeting also. Leaf recommends that Josh sit on that workgroup as the Housing employee. She can get the sample documents emailed so that they can look at them ahead of time.

She presented two Resolutions to be approved for the Election Committee for the revisions that were made at last night’s meeting to the Election Ordinance. She distributed copies for them to review. There were five Council members present at the meeting as well as the Election Committee members. Stephanie Dolan has been working with them on the revisions as well.

Leaf feels they should table the Ordinance for one last review by Stephanie Dolan prior to final approval. Bob states there were a couple of substantial changes made but they don’t feel any of them would weaken the document. Most of the major changes came from Stephanie’s recommendations. She has the strike-through document that can be sent to Stephanie and then have it approved on Wednesday. Josh asked if there is any provision in the Constitution regarding public comment when revisions are made to Ordinances. No, it gives the Council complete authority to enact and amend Ordinances for the Tribe. Usually the Management Team reviews these types of documents and provides feedback to help ensure that what is in the best interest of the Membership is done.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve April’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

11) Sandi Tripp

Sandi was present to review the DNR written report. She also had several action items to present for approval.

She presented Contract 05-C-039 with Kari Norgaard not to exceed $10,000 for March 24-August 30, 2005 to continue her research into the altered diet. It will come from GAP and Water Quality funding.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Contract 05-C-039. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

She presented Contract 05-C-038 with Mid-Klamath Watershed Council (MKWC) not to exceed $4,168.75 for March 24-November 30, 2005 to provide video editing and taping work for DNR.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Contract 05-C-038. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

She presented procurement to purchase a trailer for the screw trap that was recently approved from EG Solutions in the amount of $2,750. It was not included in the price of the trap. It will be paid from Salmon Recovery Funds.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve the purchase of the trailer from EG Solutions for $2,750. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

She presented procurement to replace the GMC Envoy with a GMC Yukon 4WD Pickup. The cost will be $39,740 from Hilltop Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Inc. This amount will be reduced by the trade-in on the GMC Envoy. If they estimate the trade in value at $15,000 the total would be $24,740 for the new one. She estimates the payments will be about $400 per month. They can make a motion with a maximum amount and funding will come from the BIA DNR Budget.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve the trade-in of the Envoy and purchase of the Yukon not to exceed $27,000 from Hilltop Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Inc. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Florrine Super).

She presented procurement to replace the Fisheries Chevy Pickup with a GMC Sierra pickup. The cost will be $25,432 from Hilltop Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Inc.

Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve up to $26,000 for the purchase of a GMC Sierra for the Fisheries program. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Sandi’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

April 18, 2005 10 AM was set for the DNR Mid-Month Meeting. She will try to leave a DVD of Will’s presentation from that day for any Council Members that can’t make it.

12) Jennifer Goodwin

Not present, written report only. She would like to attend the Wednesday meeting to discuss support for the Orleans school.

Alvis Johnson moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Jennifer’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

13) Scott Quinn

Scott was present to review his written report; he has a couple of action items that he will present in closed session.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Scott’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

14) Toni McLane

She was present to review her written report. She would like to ask for their support with the purchase of the cook stove for the Head Start Center. She would like the Council to cover 50% which would be $2,512. Their half can come from their food program or building maintenance line item. She did the procurement to get three quotes but did not fill out the forms. They will discuss it on Wednesday and she can get Laura and Erin’s signatures on her procurement paperwork.

She states that Head Start has been approved to be transferred to KCDC and as soon as the Council approves it, the transfer can take place. Toni states that the Personnel Policy does not work with the Head Start regulations and she will be forwarding some information to be included that is required for their program.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Toni’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

15) Lisa Aubrey

She was present to review her written report with the Council.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Lisa’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhar,a 0 pupitihara.

16) Wes Valentine

Wes was present to review his last report with the Council.

He presented Contract 05-C-034 with Dr. Donald Solus to do a working interview at the Yreka Clinic for April 7-8, 2005 at $70 per hour.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Contract 05-C-034. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

In the event Dr. Solus enjoys his work at the Clinic, he presented a draft offer letter of employment to be sent. They do not have to decide at this time, they can just have a document ready in the event he is interested.

He presented Contract 05-C-035 with Dr. Barbara North to renew her annual contract with the clinic to work for 18 months so that it will fall in line with the fiscal year in the amount of $109,824. The terms are the same with a small cost of living increase to her rate.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Contract 05-C-035. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 puuhara.

Contract 05-C-036 was presented with Alice Brandon to renew her annual contract for courier services.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Contract -05-C-036. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

The HRSA Grantee Meeting has been scheduled for June 21-24, 2005 in Washington, DC and he suggests that his successor attend. He has not seen the full agenda and does not know what information will be presented to see if Erin or Laura should attend. At least one of the Council will need to attend as well.

He presented Contract 05-C-037 if they would like him to come back for one week to work with the new Director on his transition into the organization.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Contract 05-C-037. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He requested an extension to the Contract with Cimmarron for $2,400 to extend the contract through the end of 2005. Contract 04-C-013 is the original number.

Robert Goodwin moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to extend Contract 04-C-013 through the end of 2005. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He presented out of state travel for the 7^th Annual IHS Health Information Management Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. There are several tracts for coding, RPMS, and IT areas. He suggests sending Suzanna Hardenburger, Patti White, and Chris Kleeman. It is May 3-5, 2005.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve out of state travel for Suzanna Hardenburger, Patti White, and Chris Kleeman to Scottsdale, Arizona, May 3-5, 2005. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He presented out of state travel for Judy Blind to Jackson Hole, WY to maintain her CE’s for her license. It is in the area of women’s health. The dates are August 7-10, 2005.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve out of state travel for Judy Blind to Jackson Hole, WY, August 7-10, 2005. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He presented out of state travel for Dr. Willett to prepare for his Boards to maintain his license. It will be August 15-21, 2005 in Kansas City, MO.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve out of state travel for Michael Willett to Kansas City, MO, August 15-21, 2005. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

The last travel is August 7-14, 2005 for Mike DeHart to obtain his needed CE’s in Hawaii. He already obtained half of his CE’s on the weekend and this will fulfill the rest of his CE’s.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve out of state travel for Mike DeHart to Hawaii, August 7-14, 2005. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He also thanked them for the last six years and has appreciated working here for this Tribe. He will be home on the weekends if anyone needs to stop by.

Robert Goodwin moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Wes’ report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

17) Erin Hillman

Erin was present to review her written report. She has two action items.

The first is revisions to the Independent Contractor Agreement. She has emailed this to them and also has updated the language for Consent to Tribal Court Jurisdiction for Contractors.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to accept the amendments to the Independent Contractor Agreement. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

She was going to request Amendment #2 to the IHS MOA for the Klamath River Bridge Project but needs to work out the numbers and reasoning behind the changes first.

She presented a Lease Agreement for the Foster Family Home in the Yreka KTHA Community, Unit #28, for $375.00 per month rent. The Housing Authority has already approved the Lease and now it needs Tribal Council approval so that they can move forward. The Tribe will Lease the building from Housing and then rent the home to the Foster Family Agency. Contract 05-C-040 was assigned to the Agreement.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Contract 05-C-040 for the Lease. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Erin’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

18) Trista Parry

Trista presented the draft budget for the Title III program for the Senior Nutrition Program. This is half of the operating costs as the other half is funded through Title VI.

She apologized for the lack of a written report. She states the full Tide’s Grant application is due on April 8, 2005. They can apply for IT funding and she has a meeting with Chris tomorrow to work out details for that grant then she can develop a budget.

The ANA SEDS Grant is being written for the Foster Family Agency/Naa Vura Yee Shiip/Computer Center funding and she is working on information gathering as it is due on April 11, 2005. Bob suggests he meet with Ben Riggan also as he will be the KCDC Economic Development Coordinator which oversees some of these programs. She will also be able to get technical assistance from ANA for free. Laura states that sometimes when they try to do too many things with one grant it just doesn’t work. Trista has been able to link several components and programs together to make it so it really is all one project and she feels it can work but will just be a very comprehensive grant application.

She has been meeting and doing phone conferences for the possibility of developing a Tribal TANF program. The State has finally given them a number of Tribal families being 120 cases in Siskiyou County that were on AFDC in 1994. Total case load was over 1,700 cases so the number of 120 is definitely not as high as those are the homes that claim to be Tribal; several households were probably not designated as Tribal. She will have to do research into the numbers and prove the numbers with RPMS, Census, and other records. Hoopa was granted $8,088 per case, per year. She is hoping that they can find records in archives but doesn’t know yet.

She has received flyers and applications to start recruiting for a local Search and Rescue Crew but she and Sara are waiting for approval to be able to accept and pre-screen the applications and then send them out to the Sheriff.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Trista’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

19) Chris Kleeman

Chris was present to do a verbal report. He states the two new employees are working out very well. Gerry has already cleaned up the extra computers that were in the office that can be re-distributed throughout the organization.

He has been working to eliminate some of the SPAM problems they are having and he has blocked all computers outside of the US. If anyone receives email from outside of the Country they will need to let him know so that he can allow the messages to come through.

Leeon Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Chris’ report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

20) Susan Gehr

Susan was present to review her written report. She only has one action item which is approval of Resolution 05-R-32 for submission of the ANA Language grant in the amount of $353,103 to fund the program through September 30, 2008. All non-ANA dollars including Federal dollars can count toward the match. There are some slight budget changes and she will have Laura and Erin review the application again before it is submitted.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Resolution 05-R-32. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Susan’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

21) Laura Mayton

She only has one action item in her written report. It is to attend training on Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 27-28, 2005.

Robert Goodwin moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve out of state travel. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

She gave them an overview of the audit. Housing’s went well and the Tribe’s went very well, they underestimated the volume of work at the Tribe and had to take several items back to their offices with them. Ramona is in town working with KCDC to get their audit checklist done.

Robert Goodwin moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Laura’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

22) Hector Garcia

Not present, written report only.

Robert Goodwin moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Hector’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

23) Dion Wood

Not present, written report only. Dion’s report contained three action items.

The first is the purchase of five custom benches to be placed in Happy Camp and Orleans as a gift to the communities. The total is $2,595 and he will need to do procurement and present it on Wednesday.

His second request is for himself and two TERO Commissioners to attend the Pacific Northwest Regional TERO Conference in Warm Springs, OR, April 7-8, 2005. It needs to be tabled to Wednesday also.

This third request is for himself to attend the National Tribal Child Care Conference in Salt Lake City, UT, April 25-27, 2005.

Robert Goodwin moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve out of state travel for Dion Wood to Salt Lake City, UT, April 25-27, 2005. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Robert Goodwin moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Dion’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

24) Sami Difuntorum

Not present, written report only.

Trista also pointed out that the Rustic Inn is now for sale when Housing is looking for land to purchase.

Robert Goodwin moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Sami’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

25) Fred Burcell

Not present, written report only.

Bob asked about the UV water system that was purchased for Somes Bar to clean the water and if it has been installed yet. Florence states she is sure it hasn’t, they are waiting for the weather to clear up and the ground to dry out – it has been purchased just not installed. Fred is supposed to bring them a quote on the replacement of the water line from the new filters to the residences. They would like an update on that from Fred; he can email it to them.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Fred’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

26) Sara Spence

Sara requested approval of Contract 05-C-033 with Barbara Norman through September 30, 2005 to provide general legal and ICWA case services to the Tribe at a flat rate. The contract costs will be billed 50% to ICW/Social Services and 50% to Indirect. She can be contacted by Tribal Council Members or members of the Management Team for legal services.

Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Contract 05-C-033 with Barbara Norman. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

27) NCIDC Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the February 12, 2005 NCIDC meeting were included for their information.

28) Phone Votes

Arch Super read the phone votes aloud into the record:

a) Request to authorize submission of a grant application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services Basic Library Services in the amount of $5,000. Passed.

b) Request for approval of Resolution 05-R-31 for an ICWA case. Passed.

c) Request for approval of Resolution 05-R-21 through 05-R-30

29) Committee Reports

Selma reported that several Tribal programs will have TV programs on the Yreka Public Channel and she encourages anyone to send her information so that she can get it out to the public so they know what the Tribe is doing. Scott states he can send her fishing videos also. They would need to be VHS format.

Minutes from the Karuk Restoration Work Group Meeting held on February 28, 2005 were included in the packet for their information.

Florrine states she has been trying to get dates from Hoopa and Yurok regarding their dance schedules for June 25-26, 2005 but has received no response. She would like to know if the Council wants to move forward with the date.

Consensus: To schedule the Tribal Reunion for June 25, 2005.

Closed Session from 9:26 PM to 1:45 AM

Florence Conrad moved Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Resolution 05-R-33 removing 5 members. 4 haa, 3 puuhara (Florrine Super, Bob Goodwin, Leaf Hillman), 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Resolution 05-R-34 enrolling 11 members. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florrine Super seconded to approve out of state travel for Dolores Voyles to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Florrine Super and Florence Conrad excused themselves from the discussion.

Consensus: To table the youth group issues for the Wednesday meeting.

Florrine Super and Florence Conrad returned to the meeting.

Robert Goodwin moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Resolution 05-R-35 for Case #JVSQ999900124003. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Resolution 05-R-36 for Case #JVSQ055026501002. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to approve Resolution 05-R-39 for ICWA Case #IV. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Consensus: To consider all information presented tonight and make a final decision on the George project at Wednesday’s meeting.

Directive: For Scott Quinn to attend the next HC Community Services District meeting regarding the letter that is needed for the Trust application for the Happy Camp parcels. As many Council Members as possible need to attend the meeting and the attorney needs to provide a rebuttal to their opinion.

Consensus: To review the position descriptions presented for Director of Quality Management, Compliance and HIPAA (DQMCH) and Quality Manager and HIPAA Privacy Officer at the Wednesday meeting.

Consensus: To reinstate LW’s eligibility for services through CHS.

Consensus: To issue a reminder regarding confidentiality and the requirement to follow CHS guidelines and conduct business in an appropriate manner.

Directive: For Wes to issue a final warning to the patient at the Yreka Clinic that one more instance of this type will result in them not being allowed to be seen in the Clinic any longer.

Consensus: To table the loan requests until Wednesday.

Consensus: To deny the request for electricity assistance for Tribal Member #3441 and call them regarding their options in their local area as they are outside of the Karuk Tribal Service Territory.

Consensus: To deny the request for assistance with fuel. If they receive a heater, they are not eligible for fuel for a year.

Consensus: For LIAP Committee to discuss possibilities for assisting Housing Residents as they will no longer be receiving utility allowances.

Leeon Hillman excused himself from the discussion.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve the restructure of the Tribal organization as presented. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leeon Hillman returned to the meeting.

Leaf Hillman moved and Robert Goodwin seconded to contract with Soaring Eagle Financial Services to come do an on-site evaluation of the Registration, Medical Records, Coding, Billing and Collections for $6,369. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to pay a $10,000 retainer from discretionary to Jackson, Kelly, LLC. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve a loan to Tribal Member #FC in the amount of $1,500 at 5% interest to be repaid $350 per month. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Florence Conrad).

Next Meeting Date: April 28, 2005 at 5 PM in Yreka, California.

Meeting Adjourned at 1:50 AM.

Yootva,

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Arch Super, Chairman

Recording Secretary, Sara Spence