The Karuk Tribe of California
Health Board Meeting
August 10, 2006
*Minutes*
Meeting called to order @ 5:02 PM, by Arch Super, Chairman
Present:
Arch Super, Chairman
Leaf Hillman, Vice-Chairman
Florrine Super, Secretary
Leeon Hillman, Treasurer
Robert Goodwin, Member at Large
Roy Arwood, Member at Large (5:05PM)
Absent:
Robert Grant, Member at Large (excused)
Alvis Johnson, Member at Large (excused)
Health Mission statement was read aloud by Florrine Super.
Agenda:
Florence motioned and Leaf seconded to approve agenda with changes, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Minutes of July 13, 2006:
Robert motioned and Florence seconded to approve minutes of July 13, 2006, 3 haa, 0 puuhara, 2 pupitihara (Leaf Hillman and Florrine Super)
Guests: Leaf Hillman, Vice-Chairman:
Leaf presented Lessie Aubrey with an appreciation award and a gift certificate for her dedication to maintaining JCAHO accreditation. Leaf expressed the Council’s gratitude for Lessie taking the role as acting Executive Director while the position was vacant and also passing the most recent unannounced survey.
Guests: Sandi Tripp, DNR Director:
Sandi is present to seek approval for documents pertaining to DNR.
Sandi would like to request approval for a cost share agreement that she will execute toward the watershed restoration project. These funds go toward operating the watershed program. This has been done for several years.
She announced that there was a recent purchase of an excavator, which is the largest piece of equipment purchased by the Tribe. This is a major achievement for the Tribe, and she hopes that this is just the beginning of the growth the Tribe will see.
Florence motioned and Bob seconded to approve resolution 06-R-97, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Also Sandi would like to request approval for two proposals submitted to the BIA 2007 Water Resources Program. This is for $144,580 from 10/01/06 – 9/30/07.
One is for litigation and feasibility of water resources ($94,580). The other, is for blue green allege, that is in reservoirs right now ($79,300).
Leaf motioned and Leeon seconded to approve resolution 06-R-99, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Bob questioned the cost share of $10,000 associated with resolution. Sandi explained that this is an in-kind contribution and the in-kind can be non federal or can be federal funds.
Leeon motioned and Leaf seconded to approve resolution 06-R-98, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Also, Sandi presented a resolution for the Fish and Wildlife service which is incorporated with main stream and chinnok that is something that is done every year. The total amount is $28,885. This is approved to begin as soon as possible, after Council approval. This is also water quality and data collection.
Bob motioned and Leaf seconded to approve resolution 06-R-96, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Guest 2: Phil Albers Jr.
Phil is present to request approval for agreement 06-A-069 with Brass Knuckles Promotions; this agreement will be for the August 11, 2006 cage fights scheduled to be held on trust land in Yreka. The agreement has some inclusions which were presented by Scott Quinn, Land Manager. Phil updated the Council on some issues he is experiencing. He is having trouble finding a water truck driver to keep the cage fight area watered due to the forest fires in the local area recently. He also updated the Council on a few changes in this agreement from the previous agreement. He stated that security has been increased to 16 security personnel. There are 10 from Medford and 6 from the local area. All of the local boys will report to the main security officer. Rob of Brass Knuckles Promotions has also been instructed to stay in contact with Officer Brian Bowles to ensure there is close communication with local authorities. Some stipulations included in this agreement are a $1,500 rental fee to KTOC, all tables and chairs must be returned cleaned and free of debris, payment for the watering that has to take place, no alcohol sales, and to work with Tribal law and state law.
The first estimate for providing some brush clearing for the land was $850. There were some issues from the company in which Phil was using for the clearing project. Phil obtained a replacement and he is currently clearing the area. Phil had not given the o.k., to begin the clearing, but the work has already begun.
Phil would like to get an assessment on the work that was done before, and then after the work was completed, prior to determining the cost approval wasn’t done.
Bob asked if there is anything done regarding people entering the grounds to view the fights as there was no control, so people attended that did not purchase tickets. Phil explained that there was wire fencing donated and that it is currently being put up.
Bob motioned and Leaf seconded to approve agreement 06-A-069 between the Karuk Tribe of California and Brass Knuckles Promotions, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Bob explained that before another agreement is approved, he would like to have a face to face meeting with Rob of Brass Knuckles Promotions and Phil to work out any issues and have open communication.
Old Business:
None at this time.
Directors Reports:
1.) Joe Snapp, Alcohol and Substance Abuse:
Joe would like to request travel for his intern Toby Ruez. This training is in Sacramento CA., and is being held September 21, 2006. The training is reimbursed to the Tribe by AITI (American Indian Training Institute).
Florrine motioned and Roy seconded to approve travel for Toby Reuze, September 21, 2006 to Sacramento CA, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leaf motioned and Bob seconded to table Joe’s report until later this evening, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
David Eisenberg, PHN:
David is present to review his report with the Council. He presented a breakdown by area of the Elder’s Program workload, which is also broken out by home visit and actual face to face contact.
Hester and David completed the re-application for the Diabetic Grant program. He has completed the patient satisfaction survey, and the results will go to ACQI next month. He announced that patients were pretty happy about the services that they receive. David explained that the follow up regarding the deficiencies identified by JCAHO upon the last survey were addressed in a report that is required to be sent back to the Joint Commission after they leave. A report identifying how to complete these deficiencies and bring them into compliance was done and submitted.
Sheila Barger has retired or left her position and due to budget concerns the position wasn’t filled. David would like to have this position re-staffed as Yreka has the largest population and only one position coving the CHR and Elders workload. He would just like to have this reviewed at the time of budget discussions. Sheila Robinson is doing a fine job covering as the CHR and the Elders Program worker, but the workload is unfair to her.
Florrine motioned and Leeon seconded to approve David’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Patti White, Database Administrator:
Patti is not present, but her report was included in the packets for the Council to review.
Florrine motioned and Bob seconded to approve Patti’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Vickie Walden, Dental Office Manager:
Vickie emailed her report and delivered a copy to the Council boxes, as it was not in the packets. She provided information, but announced that she is available to provide answers if they should have questions.
Bob motioned and Leaf seconded to approve Vickie’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Lessie Aubrey, DQMCH:
Lessie explained that she did not have action items.
Leaf motioned Florrine seconded to approve Lessie’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Requests: None at this time.
Informational: None at this time.
Committee Reports: None at this time.
Closed Session:
Consensus: Laura Olivas will work with Joe Snapp to determine payment from the CAIR program, examining if payment is being received for billed services rendered to patients.
Bob motioned and Florrine seconded to obligate up to $3,825 from discretionary for employee request while Laura Mayton investigates alternate resources for financial assistance, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florrine motioned and Bob seconded to approve Joe’s written report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Bob motioned and Leeon seconded to uphold CHS denial and approve ˝ request from third party, for CHS case #165, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Bob motioned and Leeon seconded to deny CHS case #166, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Consensus: further information shall be obtained regarding CHS case #167, including documentation identifying immediate need.
Consensus: request Barbara Norman to review request from Tribal Member and provide her recommendation to the Council. She should include availability and timeline as well.
Consensus: to allow Barbara Norman to assist employee.
Consensus: to move the August 24, 2006 Council meeting to the Panamnik Center.
Leaf motioned and Bob seconded to approve agreement 06-A-018 between employee and the Karuk Tribe of California, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Consensus: for the necessary revisions on the second notice letter regarding Katiimin be completed and cc sent to the deputy director and head of the FBI as well as all others previously sent to.
Leaf motioned and Bob seconded to approve contract 06-C-048 between contracted employee, and the Karuk Tribe of California, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leaf motioned and Bob seconded to allow the funding received from the rental of the community center to be put into funding toward the new nutrition center site, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Consensus: to develop a policy for the health program that will outline a process regarding police at the facilities, and staff involving themselves in assisting police authorities.
Consensus: to issue a directive to all health Directors explaining that the Tribal Council is very discouraged by the attire witnessed by staff at the health facilities and their inappropriate behavior of staff while the facilities are open for business. The Council issues this directive to the health directors to allow them the opportunity to develop a policy sufficiently themselves. If there is not an effective resolution by the next health board meeting, the Council will develop the policy themselves and enforce it.
Leaf motioned and Leeon seconded to ask Tribal Member if he will be seated to replace Council Representative temporarily as they have stepped down to avoid conflict on the Election Committee, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 2 pupitihara (Florence Conrad and Roy Arwood).
Florence motioned and Bob seconded to approve up to $3,000 from discretionary for NCIDC incidental crew supplies, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Roy Arwood).
Consensus: to allow Florrine to have the ICW and Social Service staffs assist in the Summer Youth Leadership Program.
Leaf motioned and Florence seconded to become full members of CRIHB for one year this includes funding in the amount of $10,000 to the Darrel Hostler fund, and $15,716 fee for full membership, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
(Barbara is to remind the Council in seven to eight months to review the agreement and verify its pros and cons).
Consensus: information presented from Stephanie Dolan concluded that the Council would like further clarification to determine if there will be a fee associated with the request.
Employee updated the Council on their request for information regarding the McConnell agreement. It was explained that they aren’t interested in changing a terms of the agreement.
Consensus: to deny travel request for employee.
Next meeting date: September 14, 2006 at 5 PM in Happy Camp California.
Florrine motioned and Florence seconded to adjourn meeting at 11:07 PM, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Arch Super, Chairman
Recording Secretary, Barbara Snider