Karuk Tribe Council Meeting

December 23, 2010 - Meeting Minutes

Happy Camp California

Meeting called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman, Arch Super

Present:

Arch Super, Chairman

Michael Thom, Vice-Chairman

Verna Reece, Member at Large

Florence Conrad, Member at Large

Sonny Davis, Member at Large

Crispen McAllister, Member at Large

Dora Bernal, Member at Large

Bud Johnson, Member at Large

Absent:

Florrine Super, Secretary (excused/leave)

The Mission Statement was read aloud by Dora Bernal, Member at Large.

Quorum is established.

Agenda:

Verna Reece motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve the agenda with changes, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Minutes for November 18, 2010:

Verna inquired about Florrine assuming the KCDC responsibilities as her position under the new constitution. The Council affirmed that she will in fact assume that responsibility once she returns from leave.

Verna then questioned a phone vote and asked for clarification on the Tribal Member; Barbara provided that information to her.

Verna would like to have the vote count changed for the NCIDC vacancy from closed session as it shows all Council Members voting and both she and Florence did not vote in seating that position.

Dora Bernal motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve the minutes as corrected, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Guests:

1.) Leslie Titus-Greeno, Tribal Member

Leslie is present to introduce herself and to explain that as an adult and as a kid she spent her time taking care of several people. She applied for a position in Humboldt County and it was a trouble shooting job. She was called back for some interviews and she was excited. She was a close runner up but did not get the job but continued to work by assisting families with several family tasks. She stated that she feels that there should be a position available for her within the Tribe. She is open to working in Happy Camp or any of the other areas where the Tribe may have an opening; she is present tonight to provide an update to the Council on her capability of becoming employable. She thanked the Council for listening to her.

Directors Reports:

1.) April Attebury, Tribal Court:

April is present tonight but she does not have any action items. She noted that she closed out three programs and continues to work on her other tribal grant programs. There is a report from the Youth Coordinator and she then provided a summary on what she has been working on. Tanya provided her report as well as informational. She noted that she is working with youth groups and women’s support groups. She is trying to work with Rick Hill and Daniel Pratt on the development of a video regarding historical trauma and with the history of Karuk people. She continues to work on finding funding toward that production. Roxanne is back and working at schools. She is working in Yreka and a little in Happy Camp. Florence asked if there are plans toward working more in Happy Camp or Somes Bar. April noted that she is not planning any activities at those sites but did fly a position for the Happy Camp and Somes Bar area and there were no applicants to accept that position. Florence noted that Chuck performs some services however young girls or women will not speak to Chuck and the need is there for the area, so determining a position and the need, is the first step following up and providing services to the young children is crucial for the other areas as well. Florence asked that Roxanne find some time to be available for the other sites. April noted that she can offer to fly the position again, but she may be available to free up one day a week as well. Florence explained that Somes Bar is the center of the Karuk world and the kids there need some help. April understood Florence’s concern but she can work on flying the position again. Arch asked for a temporary fix being to stagger the counselor scheduling to cover the area. April noted that she is not in charge of Behavioral Health and Social Services but she is willing to speak to Mike regarding the concern of services being offered to the areas. April will continue to assist where she can.

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve April’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

2.) Jim Berry, KTHA Director:

Jim is present to review his report. An update for the Yreka Community Center is that they are having an EA done right now, at the old Head Start building that will finalize a new computer center for that area. Florence asked about the old computer center in the Yreka Housing Community. Jim noted that that computer center will be left in tact for the Elders in that area, but the new site will have a meeting / conference room and then a 15 station computer center.

On January 25, 2011 there is another meeting between the City of Yreka and KTHA.

Jim will be working on a grant to obtain a resident services coordinator, combing that position with a security officer. The position will be in all three areas as the need was identified for all areas. He will also attempt to get some meetings with the Siskiyou County and Humboldt County Sheriff offices to explain how many people need services that are not receiving it. Arch explained that the funding is obtained then the concept needs to be added to the KTHA/Council Planning session for discussion so that it is not dropped or falls off the radar due to the nature of the need for the communities.

Crispen McAllister motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Jim’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

3.) Emilio Tripp, Education Coordinator:

Emilio is present to provide a copy of his policies for review. He did provide his written report and has no action items. The Education Committee is going to provide spring scholarships, which will be about $17,000 to meet those students’ needs. There have been requests from descendants, which he is recording those, due to no funding but he wants to document the need for further planning on assisting descendants. He is partnering with Emma Lee on funding to possibly offer $160 for book reimbursements for Descendants and Members. Emilio noted that for K-12 education it seems that schools are embracing Karuk Language and in displaying that several of their Christmas Programs included Karuk language. Emilio would like to recommend providing rewards to individual teachers and schools for appreciating the culture in their events. The Council agreed that that would be a good gesture to encourage the embrace of the Tribal children. There were concerns regarding STAR testing at the Happy Camp School which demonstrated dismal results. He noted that it was hard to see the challenge the school is having with this testing and not have the answer on how to solve it. It seems that their testing scores are not improving. They discussed an awards program or an incentive program to encourage students to seek additional help in tutoring to increase the numbers. Other concerns were Native parent classes. Happy Camp High School had a juniors and Seniors Planning night that he attended to provide information on what services may be offered by the Tribe. Yreka Union High School had a conflict with Native Americans and certain clothing specific and colors on school grounds. Emilio traveled out to Yreka and did talk to four of the students and was able to provide some positive male support to those students. The High School would like to have a Karuk language class. He and Ruth are working on that avenue which will be a push toward a continued language class in schools. Emilio noted that the Joint Unified School District needs observed and reviewed to determine how their schools are ensuring services in language classes. Yreka Union High is seeking grant funding and will attempt to increase services one day a week till the end of the school year. Emilio is concerned over finding a teacher that is capable of teaching the classes.

Emilio partnered with Dion on assisting in the Orleans after school program. They are providing support for staffing services. The school is working hard on fundraising and the Tribe is assisting as well.

Michael noted that if the students were reached out to at the Happy Camp schools in math earlier then that would assist so much more. He noted that at Happy Camp Elementary School should be pressed to provide aggressive teaching and intervention for math education at a level acceptable across the board and STAR testing. Emilio believes that they are doing a good job with the Title VII funding and the parent group is discussing options for bettering services.

Verna Reece motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve Emilio’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Emilio did note that there is a lot of need for the Youth from pre-school to adulthood. He feels that it is important to try as a Tribe to assist all levels of education. He would like everyone to focus on building youth programs and services as the needs aren’t being met. From the last strategic planning session it was noted that there needs to be a community needs assessment done and the Education Committee is working on this. Emilio would like to see that this include groups working together such as the TERO, Childcare, KTHA all entities that may affect children. He would also like to review neighboring Tribes as well to determine how they are doing regarding providing services to their youth.

Emilio and Rick are discussing applying for a Department of Education grant that Rick will be attending training on.

3.) Leaf Hillman, DNR Director:

Leaf is present to provide updated information and seek approval of several action items.

His first action item is procurement documentation for laboratory invoices for water quality samples. The company selected is aquatic analysis in the amount of $16,350.

Florence Conrad motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve procurement and allow the lab services from aquatic analysis, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf then presented a resolution, 10-R-120, to collect water quality samples for OSU through a cooperative agreement regarding the ongoing disease studies in the river. They collect samples and OSU does the analysis, the total cost is $4,116.

Michael Thom motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve resolution 10-R-120, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He then presented resolution 10-R-128 accepting $395,028 in the BOR AFA. It is annual funding for ongoing studies on fish disease, Coho ecology and participation in ongoing Klamath Basin Collaborative meetings.

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve 10-R-128, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

The next item is a modification to the existing FY11 BOR AFA for an additional $50,000 through January 2010 for water modeling in the Scott River. It is resolution 10-R-125 in relation to the ongoing work with BOR and because the DNR is conducting additional investigations in the Scott, they are willing to fund that work. As well as having Interior representatives asking if DNR needed additional support in moving that project forward, the staff automatically began working on that proposal.

Michael Thom motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve resolution 10-R-125, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Arch asked that Leaf tell his staff to fill in the meeting and date of when the resolution was approved. Leaf noted that he will remind them.

Leaf then went on to continue seeking approval of his action items. He presented resolution 10-R-135 authorizing submission to the US EPA FY11 general assistance program in the amount of $150,000. The funding is annual reoccurring that supports environmental restoration activities as well as the recycling program.

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve the resolution 10-R-135, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf then provided resolution 10-R-129 authorizing submission of a proposal to the California Integrated Regional Water Management Plan. Earl had provided the information to the Tribal Council at their Planning Meeting and now Leaf is seeking approval. It is for $375,000 for a two year project. This is new funding through Proposition 84 California Water Management. This is the first year of funding and it is DNR’s first submission in which Earl developed the proposal. It will be 16.22 miles of decommissioning down below Orleans.

Verna Reece motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve resolution 10-R-129, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He then presented resolution 10-R-130 authorizing submission of a proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency for $157,890. Michael asked if there was time for the Council to review this proposal as this wasn’t provided in time for the Council to read it. This will be held for the Planning Meeting so that review can be done, or if a due date is prior to that meeting, it will be done by phone vote.

Leaf then presented contract 11-C-021 between Mid-Klamath Watershed Council and the Karuk Tribe. This will be tabled to the Planning Meeting as well, unless a phone vote is indicated.

Crispen McAllister motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve Leaf’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

4.) Scott Quinn, Land Department:

Scott is present to review his written report with the Council. He has a couple action items that he would like to submit for approval. Scott is asking for approval of addendum (2) to contract 10-C-047 between Baldwin, Blomstrom, Wilkinson & Associates, which does not have any funding attached, just extending the deadline.

Michael Thom motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve the addendum (2) to contract 10-C-047, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

The second action item he has is a boundary line adjustment on the Tebbe property in Yreka and the end of Sharps Road. The contract is $1,000 to prepare the documents and submit to Siskiyou County. It is modification #2 to 09-C-086.

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve modification (2) to 09-C-086 for $1,000, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Scott then presented a contract with Lumos and Associates to complete the rest of the Mid Klamath River Community Transportation Plan. He originally planned on completing the work in-house but it is quite an undertaking with his regular duties, so he would like to contract the completion of this project out. It is for surveying and public needs in the amount of $75,390 paid from grant funding.

Florence motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve contract 11-C-022 between Lumos and Associates, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Scott distributed findings of lead samples that were taken on the Klamath River Inn property. He has contacted a company called Lead Inc, which has provided an estimate of $22,000 for decommissioning of the building and debris removal. There are two abandoned apartments and then there is other debris that may need to be removed. The paint did show that the facility was high in lead for the accepted tolerance level. He is not asking for approval tonight but an estimate has been received. The Karuk Tribe’s Maintenance building was found to have some high levels of lead as well. Contractor Cal Inc. can scrape the paint chips and put a seal coat of paint with removal of the scrapings to problem solve this, which is allowable by the EPA. $17,000 is what will be provided by the BIA but there is a remaining balance of $2,400 needed additionally to complete the project.

Sandi Tripp, Land Department

Sandi would like to present an application and supporting documentation for IRR HPP which is a high priority project. She would like to seek approval of resolution 10-R-131 for IRR Route #111 Itroop Road, Section 30, Evans Road in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Sandi’s plan is to hold the funding and use program funding saving some IRR funding to get some projects done. To have the re-engineering done will cost a lot but connecting the road isn’t a high priority. Erin noted that if a proposal done in connection with the Community Services District and the Tribe then this would be a good project and a change order can be done if necessary to assist in providing funding for infrastructure at the Evans property. This is a direct working relationship with Federal Highways and not through the BIA.

Michael Thom motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve resolution 10-R-131, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Scott announced that there are two properties that may be available for purchase. One is the Orleans hotel and bar property for $150,000. It is nice property but it would have to be determined what its use would be. Florence believes that owning a store and hotel in Orleans would be a good opportunity for the Tribe. The other property is in Happy Camp which is the Jehovah Hall, and that appraised of $140,000 with a suggestion that the Tribe offer $130,000. Scott did discuss this with April Attebury for discussion on the Tribe purchasing it and having April’s program paying leasing price back to the Tribe from her program. The Tribal Council referred Scott to run these options by the Management Team to determine program use and funding needs for purchasing the sites. He did note as well that in purchasing additional property it would be useful to account for maintenance on buildings or property’s as that is never included but several sites need maintenance.

Bud Johnson motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Scott’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

5.) Laura Olivas, KCDC

Laura is present to review her written report. Laura announced that the Council is supposed to provide credit card reports to the Council, which is a detailed breakout. To ensure their compliance, Laura provided fiscal year report to get caught up.

She has two action items in her report and one for open session. Laura is revising the position description for the computer hardware tech for the computer center. Because of the way the position description is written she found that she didn’t get many interested applicants. She is hoping to post a new position description for 10-20 hours a week and payable from grant funding that Emma Lee has. She is seeking the Council’s approval to re-advertise a revised position description. It will include the classification as well as the hours. The KCDC Board approved the reclassification as well.

Bud Johnson motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve the revised position description that includes the reclassification and post, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Her other action item is a contract approval for 11-C-023 for a consulting services for mental health and social services to the Head Start kids, with Rema Vista. In review, there was a question of why services weren’t being provided by our own behavioral health program. That explanation was provided to the Council concluding that the staff didn’t have the time and Rema Vista was more than willing to accept the clients as needed under contract.

Florence Conrad motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve contract 11-C-023 between KCDC and Rema Vista, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

She has an agreement 11-A-010 having a priority system in accepting children but maintaining Tribal Preference. This would be with Early Head Start.

Florence Conrad motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve agreement 11-A-010, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Laura’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Laura announced that KCDC is submitting a grant for a community garden in the Orleans community. It is an organic sustainable garden.

6.) Robert Attebury, LIAP Administrator:

Robert is present to provide an overview of is written report. He received his entire grant for the year and the funding received is only about ½ of what is received in the previous year. He believes that the LIAP office is on track to provide the same amount of services but it will be reduced to previous income guidelines. Erin stated that when Bob submitted his request for funding last year he received over $90,000 and this year only $45,000. Funding was cut across the Nation and the representative in DC explained not to panic earlier but then the reduction came down.  The monthly income for clients may have to be adjusted.

For the HIP Program, He, Erin and Fred are reviewing purchasing two homes and they are hoping to spread out that funding, assisting home buyers as much as possible.

The old SWEEP program is renamed the NEW program which is a general assistance program. There are five clients and they are all getting the idea of the program and how it’s a work experience program. They can receive a stipend if they do hours over what GA requires. He has a meeting with Dion and others to provide an update on the services provided and allowable. Verna explained that Bob should have let her know about the workers because she could have used the assistance in distributing food boxes. 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve Robert’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

7.) Dion Wood, TERO Director:

Dion is present to review his written report with the Council. He distributed his report and provided an overview. He did not provide the workforce protection act to the Council as he’s still working on it.

The NEW program is underway and he is working with Emma Lee at the Computer Center regarding workforce development.

Attached to his report is an applicant point scoring summary which he, Sara and the TERO Commission are working on. He will seek approval officially from the Tribal Council at one of their upcoming planning meetings however, it is provided for their review and comment if they should have any input.

Dion provided an updated Childcare time sheet which will now include a date in which the providers will be able to expect their pay checks.

Childcare funding was not increased and he will not hear more back until Congress is back in full action, March 2011. Dion is asking to meet with CATG regarding Tribal Childcare in California. Bob Goodwin announced that there are two different meetings in Sacramento during the CATG meeting so Dion should get the presentation scheduled for January 11^th due to conflicting locations.

Dion did note that he provided Childcare quality funding to the Orleans/Junction Elementary School as well as books.

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Dion’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Dion thanked the Council for approving the gift cards for the staff for the annual awards banquet as the staff was really appreciative.

8.) Jaclyn Goodwin, Grant Writer/Resource Developer:

Jaclyn is present to seek approval of two resolutions; one to the Yoko fund for $5,000 and the other to the Native Culture Fund in the amount of $2,500 to pay for strategic planning. The funding will have to cover the entire cost including food and consultant fees.

Verna Reece motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve resolution 10-R-134 for $2,500, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Michael Thom motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve resolution 10-R-133 for $5,000, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

HRSA has announced releasing further funding in the amount of $200,426 for expansion in Elders Care in Yreka and a CHR position in Happy Camp. Jaclyn provided the proposal as information and will seek formal approval at the next Planning Meeting.

Michael Thom motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Jaclyn’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

9.) Helene Rouvier, People’s Center:

Helene is present to seek approval of her action items. She presented resolution 10-R-132 which is the nomination of Tishannik project to the National Historic preservation. Erin inquired how soon the Tribe will know if it is accepted. Helene noted that it will be a while after review of the report is reviewed and accepted, and then it’ll go to the Federal Register with an allowable time period for comments and then become official. Erin asked who responds to the comments and Helene noted that SHPO will respond on the Tribes behalf regarding comments that are submitted.

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve resolution 10-R-132 submitting the nomination, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Verna inquired about the disaster preparedness plan that she and Erin are working on at the People’s Center. Verna noted that there needs to be an escape from the back room and she inquired about exiting the building if there were an emergency at that building. Erin noted that there are plans from the building and she can review how to make a door to allow for exiting the building. Erin and Helene discussed how to remove objects in case of a flood but didn’t consider the fire exits so she will coordinate with Fred regarding this. Helene would also like to have the overall security of the building reviewed.

Verna Reece motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve Helene’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

10.) Ruth Rouvier, Language Program

Ruth is present to review her report with the Council. The words of the month are; “to snow” and “snow, once it’s on the ground.” She of course spoke the Karuk language.

Ruth provided couple highlights from her report. She has spent a lot of time with Jaclyn and the language restoration committee on strategic planning and planning for the ANA grant.

Ruth asked that the Council select a Council Representative to the Language Committee, and attend the planning retreat and all other planning meetings. She would like to have a designee of the Council. The focus groups begin in January and the Planning Session will be in late February or early March. Crispen is interested and Sonny and Bud are involved quite a bit.

Consensus: Crispen will sit on the Language Restoration Committee.

Ruth then presented a request to attend the language documentation training in February 11-15, 2010 in University of Hawaii. Ruth justified the travel and it would be funded from the ANA grant.

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve out of state travel for Ruth Rouvier to Hawaii February 11-15, 2011, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

There is a meeting for the strategic planning committee on January 10^th or 11^th. She will send that out when the final date is selected.

Crispen McAllister motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Ruth’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

11.) Laura Mayton, CFO:
Not present, written report provided.

Dora Bernal motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Laura’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

12.) Erin Hillman, Dir of Administrative Programs & Compliance.

Erin is present to discuss her report with the Council and present her action items. Sue Burcell came to the Happy Camp area today to meet with KCDC, the Computer Center and Erin regarding emergency preparedness to obtain a strategic plan for a period of three years. Sue’s contract will be ending soon and Erin would like to begin advertising the grant writer position now to ensure there is enough advertising, soliciting several applicants. 

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to post the position, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Erin provided an email version of the fiscal policies. She noted that the fiscal policies were previously approved but a staff member found that clarifying some language would be easier to follow. Erin provided that information to the Council and would like the updated version of the policy approved. The revised policies include a $2,000 threshold on contracts that the entire Council must approve but those under $2,000 no longer require Council approval but internal staff with executive signature approval. She also included the pointing system for preference in contracts. It also breaks out what the procurement process is for supplies or large items.

Dora Bernal motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve the fiscal policies further clarifying them, 7 haa, 0 puuhara 0 pupitihara.

Erin previously received permission to purchase a HIP home for an applicant on behalf of the Tribe. Erin is requesting approval of the offer agreement 11-A-011.

Florence Conrad motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve offer agreement 11-A-011, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Erin then presented documents to the Council for their review. She noted that it is a contract for an extension of an additional year with contractor Simon which, 10-C-030. Then another individual’s sanitation and water services a Tribal Member which is with IHS. Both are not ready for Council approval but she wanted to provide the documents for the Council to review prior to the planning meeting.

She then announced that Leaf was advocating for water services and it appears that those projects are slated to be funded. Funding will be coming through so there may be the opportunity to partner that in which it will dove tail with the roads program cutting down on costs for all projects. Portions of the services will be broke out by the project and it will take funding opportunities from all agencies working together to pull off a major water service project in Happy Camp.

She received the CSD report and there was a desk audit of the program in which they successfully passed.

Verna asked about the houses and who decides who gets what homes from the HIP program. Erin explained how HIP works, and the point system, and the BIA ranking the awardees and that they select who is approved for a home. The BIA sends the funding to the Tribe for the Tribal Members. Verna noted that the Tribe is so far behind in developing HIP homes and getting that service for members, so this is why HIP ARRA funding wasn’t received. Erin explained that she is now working on the HIP home projects and getting applications out to members and obtaining applications. The issue is that the application process leaves little to no income including assets that the members may have, and that leaves them with too many points.

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Erin’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

13.) Robert Goodwin, Self-Governance:

Bob is present to review his report with the Tribal Council. He spent a lot of time yesterday reviewing proposals and it was very informative. He is anticipating a good outcome for the meetings in January regarding Gaming in DC. There are upcoming meetings in Sacramento CA January 11^th and 12^th that he will be attending and working with the Chairman and other Council Members on. Bob will be meeting with Leaf and Craig and the Department of Interior regarding support in funding for KBRA. The Department of Interior is receiving pressure from the BLM for an extension of 5-10 years and the Tribe is not moving in that direction.

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Bob’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Bob is planning on going to Orleans early next week to meet regarding fishing rights and Bob believes that Crispen has a good background regarding this, so he will be attending.

14.) TJ Day, Maintenance

Not report provided, not present.

15.) Sara Spence, HR Manager:

Sara is present to review her written report with the Council. She highlighted recent hires to cover positions vacant in the Tribe and who those selected for the positions were.

She explained the point scoring system and how that is being reviewed by TERO and Human Resources. She will provide her annual HR report next month, which will breakdown employment by Native American employees, levels of positions and non Native American employees.

She noted that the next years Christmas Party will be held in Orleans. This year’s party was a success and the staff that conducted it did a very good job. For Orleans, staff will have to volunteer to do that party. It will be held at the Orleans Elementary School gymnasium. 

Florence Conrad motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Sara’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Phone Votes:

1.  Request approval for up to three hours for Stephanie Dolan to review prevailing wage requirements between the State, County and Tribal agencies. Passed.

2.Request approval to provide up to $50 for flowers for funeral services of employee. Passed.

3.Request approval to send a People’s Center gift to Tribal Leaders meeting in DC with Tribal Chairman. Did not pass.

4.Request approval to spend up to $60 to provide Holiday candy to delivery drivers that deliver to the Happy Camp Administration complex. Did not pass.

5.Request approval of the 2010 fall newsletter and send to printing. Passed.

6.Request approval to reduce loan payments for Tribal Member # 1516 from $500 monthly to $100 monthly temporarily. Passed.

7.Request approval to allow use of donations of $1,158.02 toward the Happy Camp community Christmas party. Passed.

8.Request to approve removing Tribal Member #2641 from delinquent loan list to provide assistance to him through the LIAP office. Passed.

9.Request approval for out of state travel for employee. Not authorized, not sent to Council.

10. Request approval of a personal loan to Tribal Member # 1013 in the amount of $2,500 with payments of $150 per month, and full repayment by March 2011. Passed

Closed Session: 

Consensus: to table loan request from Tribal Member #1066 to Thursday’s planning meeting.

Consensus: to refer tenant #KS to the next KTHA Meeting, January 3^rd in Orleans, for the KTHA Committee to discuss the options for the tenant.

Bud Johnson motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve the total expenses of $159.60 for Orleans Community Christmas Party expenses, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Florence Conrad)

Michael Thom motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to uphold the CHS denial and pay ½ toward case #215, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

CHS Case # 216: died for the lack of a motion.

Consensus: to keep a watch on several situations that are going on and ensure that the Council  and the Karuk Tribe enforce rules on their property for the best interest of their people.

Dora Bernal and Florence Conrad seconded to approve travel for Arch Super and Crispen McAllister for CATG and NIGC meetings in Sacramento CA, January 12, 2011, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Crispen McAllister).

Consensus: to change Tribal Council Meetings to begin at 3pm temporarily with review of the new time in February.

Verna Reece motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve ordering a blackberry for employee #2267.

Consensus: to move employee #2267 to exempt status and conduct review in a couple months.

Michael Thom motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to allow a month deferral to the loan for Tribal Member #3615, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Florence Conrad and Verna Reece motioned to allow a partial payment from Tribal Member #3512 for the month of December 2010, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Consensus: for Tribal Member #717 to complete a loan application in accordance with process.

Next Meeting: January 27, 2011 at 3PM in Orleans, CA.

Bud Johnson motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to adjourn meeting at 10:19pm, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Arch Super, Chairman

Recording Secretary, Barbara Snider