Karuk Tribe - Council Meeting
February 24, 2011 - Meeting Minutes
Yreka, California
Meeting called to order at 3:00 pm by Arch Super, Chairman
Present:
Arch Super, Chairman
Michael Thom, Vice-Chairman
Florrine Super, Secretary
Verna Reece, Member at Large
Dora Bernal, Member at Large
Sonny Davis, Member at Large
Bud Johnson, Member at Large
Absent:
Florence Conrad, Member at Large
Crispen McAllister, Member at Large
The Mission Statement was read aloud by Verna Reece, Member at Large
Agenda:
Michael Thom motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve the agenda with additions, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Minutes of January 27, 2011:
Florrine Super motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve the minutes, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Verna questioned the education for Tribal Members that were not assisted recently with the comparison from Sara Spence’s report last month. It was clarified that the education assistance suggestion was from her HR report noting that the providers of the health program display a higher rate of pay than the organization; Sara provided an option of seeking Tribal Members to assist with education in that field when funding was available.
Also, Verna had a question regarding the closed session recording of the People’s Center Advisory Committee that she and Florence were recently seated to. Barbara will clarify that notation in closed session.
Guests:
1.) April Attebury, Tribal Court / Youth Council:
April is present to introduce the Youth Council and acknowledge the work that the young Karuk Youth have. The children have identified fundraising, talking circles for the youth, and camp trips that they would like to bring to the Tribe to encourage other youth be become involved in their Tribe. They have also identified different levels of fund raising and they are working together toward that will assist in their projects.
April introduced both youth that were present, providing a recap of their participation and their involvement. She provided them with a plaque for their work and the Council acknowledged their dedication to the Tribe and learning how government works.
2.) Don Banhart, LVN/Supervisor:
Don is present to seek approval of a purchase that was done for the Orleans Clinic. The A1C machine is used for the clinics diabetic patient population. The other clinics have access to equipment for their population and when it was identified as a need for the Orleans site, the funding was available and the equipment purchased. He was unaware of the $2,000 procurement documentation policy, so he is seeking approval to pay the invoice.
Verna Reece motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve the purchase and pay the invoice for the A1c machine, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
3.) Eric Cutright, IT Director:
Eric is present to seek approval of procurement and allow the purchase of multiple computers for eight different departments. The purchases are for several departments including; TANF, Finance, Council, Child and Family Services, HC Clinic, and DNR. They are full replacements or upgrades.
Michael Thom motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve procurement and allow the computer purchases from Zones Inc, in the amount of $7,371.84, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
4.) Mike Edwards, Child & Family Services,
Mike is present to seek approval of a cleaning services contract for the Yreka Clinic. It is a contract 11-C-035 with Nean’s Cleaning services.
Dora Bernal motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve contact 11-C-035 between the Karuk Tribe and Nean’s Cleaning Services, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 puuhara.
5.) Kristen Aubrey, DUI Coordinator:
Kristen is present to present an MOA that is for funding that will fund programs such as substance abuse treatment, related groups and DUI courses. It will also cover expenses that are related to cultural activities. Florrine would like a copy of what cultural activities the funding will cover.
Dora Bernal motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve MOA 11-A-027, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Director Reports:
1.) Sandi Tripp, Land and Roads Department:
Sandi is present to review her report and has action items to present. She is hoping to purchase a piece of sweeper equipment. She feels that it is necessary and a need piece of equipment to be used with her maintenance projects for the roads program. Sandi provided a full overview of the sweeper and informed the Council that the vendor is going to haul the equipment to the office from down south free of charge, with that discount and the good pricing, and then it is a good deal. Laura noted that it is being purchased by Ishpook Leasing and payments will be made through the departmental budget.
Bud Johnson motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to allow the purchase through Ishpuk Leasing in the amount of $17,500 from Volvo-Rents, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Sandi then presented a Winzler and Kelly contract for on-call engineering services. The other proposals that were received were good firms and close in price. She first chose the lowest price company but after discussing this with Erin and Laura the cost was considered but not the factor in determining who to contract with. After review and discussion Winzler & Kelly were chosen, because they were the best qualified bidder. The Tribe has experience in working with them and they have completed work for multiple departments; she is confident in their ability for $20,000 for the transportation department.
Michael Thom motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve contract 11-C-038 between the Karuk Tribe and Winzler & Kelly for on call engineering services in the amount of $20,000, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Sandi’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
2.) Scott Quinn, Land and Transportation Manager:
Scott is present to review his written report and seek approval of two action items. The resolutions will be submitted to put two parcels of tribal property into the Trust. One is the Headway building and the other is the Orleans Community Building.
Dora Bernal motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve resolution 11-R-020 for the Headway building in Happy Camp, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Michael Thom motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve resolution 11-R-021 for the Orleans facility, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Scott then provided information to the Council on a piece of property that is for sale in Orleans near Chinich Creek, which is about an acre. There is limited to no development possibilities but there is an old cemetery on the property. It is listed low and is has the ability to be submitted to be put into trust. Scott feels that there may be some possibilities with the property but at this time there aren’t any developing concepts, but does set the Tribe up for additional potential possibilities for continuous purchasing. Scott would like this added to the Planning Meeting agenda so the Council has time to review the option.
He is seeking consensus for Arch to sign an addendum to the Federal Highways agreement. Erin explained that it is similar to the BIA and IHS annual funding agreement. The funding agreement does not change but throughout the year addendums are done separately for funding, with consensus Arch can sign without a separate resolution each time.
Verna Reece motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to allow Arch to sign the addendum, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florrine Super motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve Scott’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
3.) Leaf Hillman, DNR Director:
Leaf is not present, and absence was not noted. Report will be tabled to the Planning Meeting.
4.) Emilio Tripp, Education Coordinator:
Emilio is present to provide his report to the Council along with Graduate numbers that the Council asked for. Emilio announced that his child was born and it was his first boy. He has been working part time and will be returning March 28th which is his Birthday. He has been staying caught up and doing his best during his part time status.
He, April and Dion have been working on a database project. Sometimes he feels that it is frustrating to see a nice database project but having limitations to put funding into utilizing the software as much as possible. For example, the staff would like to determine the positive affects of the Childcare program that assists local students and their grades and progress during throughout their individual schooling. The staff’s vision is to get a database that provides positive results and information that assists in identifying how well the students or clients are doing and the ability to fully access the information in the database for further needs.
Emilio discussed a low attendance/participation issue with a solution of incentives for children that are in the afterschool program. At Happy Camp Elementary School the Title VII funding is used for the after school invention program. Michael noted that that Title VII funding is not used for Native American only students, and that funding really should be focused to Native Americans not offsetting HCES intervention program. Emilio noted that yes; the Title VII Parent Committee oversees that funding and is following the process as outlined with the Parent Committee determining where the funding is paid. He does review the participants and priority is given to far below basic children from the star testing and several of them are Native American.
Emilio provided the graduate information for the Council but it only included the information for Siskiyou County and Orleans and not all three districts. He will evaluate the Council’s request for information and work on that with the Enrollment office. Dora noted that Emilio may obtain further Native American graduate information from Title VII reports in other schools as well. Emilio noted that there are some confidentiality restrictions but he will attempt to obtain the Native American count for graduating students within the Tribe’s districts.
Verna Reece motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve Emilio’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara
5.) Robert Attebery, LIAP Administrator:
Robert is present to provide his report to the Council. Bob explained that this year the department received less funding. He noted that he is trying to help as many people as possible and with discussion with their DC representative and Erin’s input the program guidelines were not restricted based on cuts to the program not going to be as drastic as rumored. However, the funding was cut and with less funding the program must reduce service amounts.
The awardees that are receiving an HIP homes is moving right along, another Tribal Member working toward it and then another one is in the planning phase. There is planning that is taking place and there is a lot of staff that is working together on these projects. The LIAP Committee works together and well, assisting on the HIP home projects.
The CSD block grant should arrive soon which covers energy, rent and clothing assistance that is considered a necessity.
There are five applicants that are currently enrolled in the NEW program and the clients are working well. They are conducting job searches and utilizing the program to enhance their individual abilities to receive training making themselves more employable.
Bob explained that there is a program that can assist elders with in-home care, cooking meals or transportation services, but for the Yreka area there aren’t too many people trained. If they are not trained they he cannot assist the Tribal Members and be paid by his program. Bob will call Babbie to determine who is qualified in the area to assist an audience member who requested assistance. Also, Dora would like Bob to work with TERO on a training opportunity for the Yreka area, if that is what is being identified as a need.
Verna Reece motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Robert’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara
6.) Jackie Goodwin, Grant Writer:
Jackie is present to review her written report and distribute the overview of a grant proposal that is being worked on. She provided the project concept to the Council in advance but is not prepared for official approval so she is hoping to have this approved at their upcoming Planning Meeting. The proposal is to work with several different departments, incorporating language in each program. The funding and first site to begin will be Happy Camp and in the second year expand to Yreka and Orleans. Helene is going to present the IMLS grant and then in the near future she will have a Hawaii and Native American grant. Jackie is hoping to have curriculum developed that will be used to assist the project. Also, Jackie will draft the letter of support that is due and have it submitted to Florrine tomorrow for her signature.
Dora Bernal motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve Jackie’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara
7.) Ruth Rouvier, Language Coordinator:
Ruth is present to review her written report.
Ruth does not have an action item although her report noted an action item. She has been on travel for three of the last four weeks and is not prepared to present any action items.
She went to two conferences recently, which she found to be very informative. She was able to identify information that would assist in the ANA grant which she then would email Jackie back in Happy Camp to note ideas or concepts that should be included in the ANA project grant proposal. She and Erin will meet soon to determine a strategy on sustaining funding and services.
Verna Reece motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Ruth’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
8.) Helene Rouvier, People’s Center Coordinator:
Helene is present to review her written report and seek approval of her action items. She is seeking approval of the IMLS grant for the People’s Center Library which is in addition to the Library Enhancement grant that the People’ Center currently has.
Michael Thom motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve the resolution authorizing submission of the IMLS grant, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Her second action item is agreements with the Northwest Center. It is confidential information that is retained and if Tribe’s have a THPO program then they may access it.
Bud Johnson motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve the agreement 11-A-017 with Northwest Center regarding Siskiyou County, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Bud Johnson motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve agreement 11-A-019 with Northwest Center regarding Humboldt County, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She then went on to seek approval of a contribution toward the Basketweavers Gathering. She is trying to find ways to make it self sustaining however at this time she needs funding to offset the costs and is seeking approximately $1,500 for both events in one year. There is enough funding for the Spring gathering but not the Fall gathering. Erin then went on to explain that she and Laura have discussed this and will meet with her later, prior to her meeting with the Council at a planning meeting attempting to identify additional funding before having to access Council Discretionary.
Helene did provide copies of her pesting policies and procedures on how to deal with contaminated items; she is not seeking official approval tonight but believes that it is beneficial and needed.
She stated that the online store is close but then it seems like it’s another week out.
Michael motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Helene’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
9.) Dion Wood, TERO
Director
Dion is present to review his report with the Council. The new TERO Commission
was not able to arrange a meeting with a quorum, so there were a couple
attendees but a formal meeting will be scheduled in March. A new aspect of the
TERO Commission is to have Sara Spence, HR attend the TERO Meetings to obtain a
complete picture on hiring and ranking in hiring. The collaboration between the
departments is working well.
Dion is excited to have a new assistant which is Dessie Busby. She shares his office in Happy Camp.
He also noted that he was able to get the Food Handlers Safety Course offered in each community. He is excited about the training.
He committed $5,000 a year for HUD toward collaboration regarding Workforce Development and if that the grant proposal flourishes and Housing obtains funding then this will go toward Resident Services. He is happy to have the open dialog with KTHA.
For the NEW program he is working with one client in particular on obtaining their drivers license. This is going well. The program truly does foster and enhance development for the Tribal Members, as well as providing them independence and confidence to get prepared to enter the workforce.
Dion was asked to begin coordinating with the Yurok and Hoopa Tribal TERO Departments but there was a slide on the day he was going to travel to the initial meeting and he felt that that was a sign. The Yurok Tribe attempted a reschedule but it has not been set yet.
He announced that there was discussion at the last TERO Commission meeting to sponsor a booth at the Tribal Reunion for a debate of the potential candidates that are running for Council positions. They would like to get together and work on their outreach bringing more Tribal Members together to obtain information, and the Reunion may provide for a good forum.
Dion then announced that there are slated budget cuts and they may be coming soon. He is traveling to Washington DC as a Board Member to ACF to oppose further Childcare funding reductions.
Dion then went on to explain that the funding that is used for the database in the education department, has additional costs for expanded use estimated at $16,000 which was too expensive. He hopes that the ability to access and use that software will come around but at this time there is not enough funding.
He then discussed language at the State level and their licensing of childcare facilities and the appearance to have the sovereign immunity language removed from Tribe’s so he is thinking of a possibility of having a licensing program of childcare facilities by the Tribe.
The new application for Childcare funding is changing. He also received information that the Tribes are mandated to work together and they have never been mandated to work together but they will meet as instructed to determine how programs are developing their calculations and counting their children.
Verna Reece motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve Dion’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
10.) Sara Spence, HR Manager
Sara is present to review her written report. She has one update; noting that Roy Arwood was selected for the Amkuuf Smoke Shop and Sheila Robinson for on call status.
For the CalWORKs program she has a MOA with the County, and if the Council approves this then they may work toward their mandated County hours to receive their financial aid.
Bud Johnson motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve MOA 11-A-023, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Sara then noted that she and Dion are going to review the hiring forms and are going to update the employment application; the forms do not need attorney review, but she recommends that the attorney review the application and policies related to hiring. That cost is undetermined at this time, but she would like to seek permission for the personnel attorney to review them, once complete.
Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Sara to seek legal assistance for review the employment application, 6 haa, 0 puuhara 0 pupitihara.
Sara then presented an OJT reimbursement agreement with NCIDC. The staff will seek that the sovereign immunity not be waived moving forward but that language would need to be included and updated with NCIDC and their board.
Verna Reece motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve agreement 11-A-030 with NCIDC, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Sara then went on to seek approval of the date for the Tribal Reunion. The dates she has that seem to be less controversial and open would be July 16 or 23, 2011.
Consensus: For July 23, 2011 to be set as the Tribal Reunion.
Sara then inquired about fundraising for a comedian. Sara noted that the Tribe could be promoters and offer a collection of the funding to the departments or any programs that want to receive funding. The idea is profitable but would need further discussion on what will take place. Sara will continue to work on Reunion activities.
Michael Thom motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Sara’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
11.) Laura Mayton, CFO:
Laura is present to review her written report but has an action item that she would like to present, changing the procurement form to adjust the amount that requires Council approval. The policy would change as well incorporating that any purchases $5,000 or higher would require quotes and presentation to the Tribal Council. She noted that the previous policy of $2,000 was done quite awhile ago, and with today’s purchases, most items are over $2,000 making the policy to stringent on daily work activities. KTHA’s policy is also $5,000 and KCDC follows the same fiscal policies as the Tribe, so their entity would change as well.
Florrine Super motioned and Michael Thom seconded to accept Laura’s recommendations on changes to the fiscal policy for procurement increasing the amount to $5,000, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Bud Johnson motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve Laura’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
12.) Erin Hillman, Director of Administrative Programs and Compliance:
Erin is present to seek approval of three action items and review her written report with the Council.
She noted that she received the ALTA information regarding the purchase of a HIP home for a Tribal Member.
She sent action items that she emailed last week. One is a grant agreement for an individual 11-A-026 between the Karuk Tribe and Alvin Guy for home and escrow costs.
Florrine Super motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve agreement 11-A-027, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Erin then presented a promissory agreement how the grant funds will be paid to the Tribe if the home were to be sold or outlining the liens and property taxes.
Verna Reece motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve agreement 11-A-026, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Similar to a regular standard lien policy, additionally there is an ALTA policy that goes on to include further protections for the Tribe. However, this ALTA agreement has a waiver in sovereign immunity. This is similar to the waiver that the KTHA uses with their home purchases. Scott Quinn and Bob Goodwin both reviewed the policy as well Scott was familiar with this from a land perspective and Bob Goodwin, as self governance reviewed it.
Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve 11-A-029, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
She is working with several staff to develop an emergency preparedness Coordinator position and this person will develop the program. She has sent a brainstorming meeting to identify individuals that may add information to the proposal making it more fundable. The group will meet to brainstorm all possible avenues for this position and include what tasks they may undertake.
Verna Reece motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Erin’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
13.) Robert Goodwin, Self Governance Coordinator:
Bob is present to review his written report. He is seeking approval of resolution 11-R-017 which involves signatory acknowledgment on an MOA between the Karuk Tribe and the NCIWRMP, noting that the Chairman, vice-Chairman and Secretary have the authority to sign the MOA, which is in line with the Karuk Tribe’s constitution.
Bud Johnson motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve resolution 11-R-017, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Michael Thom motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve 11-M-006, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Bob received an email from CNIGA confirming that they had received the Tribes resolution and membership fees. They will need to hold an association meeting to vote on the Tribe’s resolution.
There is a NCTCA meeting March 7, 2011, in Sacramento and Bob distributed that information to the Council. Michael and Dora would like to attend the meeting.
Verna Reece motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve sending Dora and Michael to Sacramento CA March 7, 2011 for the NCTCA meeting, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 2 pupitihara (Dora and Michael).
Bob then noted that he took an advanced Microsoft class from the computer center, and successfully completed it.
Bob then noted that he is traveling to Washington DC soon and he will be working on pushing the Senate regarding studies on the Klamath River. He would suggest that the Departments that are expecting to have budget cuts provide some information on their individual programs, which he will present while in DC hoping to express the need of the Tribe, also utilizing his time while in DC.
Bob is hoping to set a meeting sometime in the week of March 7-10, 2011 to review Land restoration with relevant staff and Council. Barbara noted the only available day is Friday, March 11, 2011 in the afternoon. That meeting will be set and submitted to the Council and staff schedules.
Bob then noted that the Annual Self Governance is in Palm Springs May 2-6, 2011. Bob would recommend that Council attend, especially if some have not in the past.
Verna Reece motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve sending Dora Bernal and Arch Super to the Annual Self Governance Conference May 2-6, 2011, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Verna Reece motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Bob’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
14.) Laura Olivas, KCDC:
Laura is present to review her written report. There was no Council at the
community assessment meetings for the ANA CEDS grant, but while she was in
attendance she overheard several statements from college bound youth
identifying that they felt they were lacking in writing and math for college
and felt that they were ill prepared. Laura wanted to report this to the
Council, as the Karuk youth that is preparing to leave for college have stated
that they feel unprepared. She noted that although sad it was good to know that
they can come together supporting each other and identify resources to assist
them through their college goals.
She noted that it would be useful to have a letter of support from the Tribal Council and kids, so that the ANA CEDS grant can obtain that information in dealing with education and they are meeting the Tribe’s needs. Her goal is to have the grant prepared and approved at the March 24, 2011 Council Meeting.
The 2010 audit is still being worked on. She is looking for support on some deficiencies that have been identified. She continues to work on the audit requests and has until April 3, 2011 to submit the responses. Her goal is to have that ready for submission March 16th.
Verna Reece motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Laura’s report, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara (Michael absent for vote).
Laura is a Youth Advisor for the Youth Council and they have identified a couple ideas that require Council approval. At the end of her report they held a Youth Advisory Meeting on February 2, 2011 and the youth found that they would like to access more information and have the ability to broadcast information in a forum that youth participate in. The Youth would like to activate a Facebook page that will be a forum for Tribal youth to receive information on and post information to other Karuk youth. The Council would like to see what information the youth would like to post under this site to determine first, what is shared and sponsored by the Tribe.
Laura noted too that the Youth Advisory Council has an email broadcast but they would like to create a calendar within Google as well, but she would like to have the Tribe’s consensus to support the Youth Advisors master calendar which will openly communicate with the youth and counselors and advisors in each community.
Consensus: to support the Google Calendar for the Youth Council and Advisors.
15.) April Attebury, Tribal Court:
April is present to review her report. Roxanne did not have her completed activities done at the time of the report submission but she provided it to the Council.
April then presented a contract with the Community Services Council. The contract is going to provide for training in six of the staff that will be Tanya, Roxanne, Maymi Preston and three staff from TANF. Once the staff is trained then they can become trainers. The funding will come from a combination of TANF and her program.
Michael Thom motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve contract 11-C-037, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve April’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
16.) Jim Berry, KTHA:
Jim is present to provide his written report to the Tribal Council. He noted that the Federal budget has been but. He received an email from NIAHC; however while in Washington DC Obama announced that he would maintain the 2010 budget which kept funding at the current level for 2011. Then when that went to the House of Representatives they cut the budget 28%, reducing by over 2 million. Jim, Michael and Ann attended meetings with Feinstein and Boxer’s office asking that the representatives maintain the 2010 budget at minimum. He is having Tribal Members sign letters opposing the funding reduction as much as possible.
He thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak to the representatives and it was grueling but it was worth it.
Jim is hoping to review some options at the upcoming Planning Session with KTHA. He is looking forward to the Council and KTHA planning to come up with ideas that will best serve the people.
Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Jim’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
17.) Daniel Goodwin, Maintenance Supervisor:
Tabled to Thursday’s Planning Meeting
18.) Fred Burcell, Construction Supervisor:
Tabled to Thursday’s Planning Meeting.
Phone Votes:
1. Request approval to pay remaining balance owed for the funeral services of Tribal Member #1386 in the amount of $468 from council discretionary. Passed.
2. Request approval to pay remaining balance of $1,645.49 for Tribal Member #696 funeral services from council discretionary. Passed.
3. Request approval to contribute $1,000 for Tribal Member #1433 funeral services from council discretionary. Passed.
4. Request approval to provide $300 assistance to Tribal Member #2113 council discretionary. Passed.
5. Request approval to provide $800 assistance to Tribal Members #598 & #1730 for schooling out of state. Did not pass.
Closed Session:
Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve seating of GH to the KCDC Board, 4 haa, 1 puuhara (Verna Reece), 1 pupitihara (Bud Johnson).
Consensus: to refer Tribal Member #2265 to the KTHA Board for review.
Consensus: to deny review, if Tribal Member #744 failed to follow the TERO Grievance policy; to deny appeal to begin using the Tribal Health Clinics.
Dora motioned and Michael seconded to approve two ICW resolutions authorizing ICW intervention; 11-R-024 and 11-R-025, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Michael Thom motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve contract 11-C-036 for legal consulting, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve the revised position description for the Youth Program Coordinator with pay increase effective at the beginning of the next pay period in the amount of $2 per hour.
Consensus: for Florrine Super and April Attebury to evaluate grant funding to determine if Tribal member may be covered for a trip with Tribal Leaders to Washington DC. If grant funding is unavailable then the request shall be brought back to the Tribal Council for consideration.
Michael Thom motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve resolution 11-R-018 in the amount of $31,579, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Consensus: to continue having all Council Meetings begin at 3pm until further notice.
Bud Johnson motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve resolution 11-R-019, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Verna Reece motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve travel to Redding CA for Crispen McAllister along with a DNR Representative to Redding CA for OJCW Meeting, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Consensus: to send finance notice that the Tribal Council will not pay for the airline ticket for Tribal Member #3254.
Consensus: to review non Native American education provided to employees and education contracts done for employees at the Tribal organizations.
Consensus: to discuss appearance of laptop use and Council Member behavior during meetings or how they appear.
Consensus: to table the loan request from Tribal Member #11 for review by the health program.
Florrine Super motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve out of state travel for Michael to Las Vegas for the 2nd Annual Native American Healthcare Conference May 22-24, 2011, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 2 pupitihara (Michael and Verna).
Dora Bernal motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to uphold the CHS denial and reimburse CHS Case #218 in the amount of $254.26 from Third Party, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florrine Super motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to uphold the CHS denial and pay $691 from third party for CHS Case #219, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Informational: previous decision to remove a Council member from attending the Childcare Conference in Hawaii will remain in affect.
Informational: to remember, as Council when discussing employee concerns that those stay between Council Members and not be disclosed in meeting forums with others present.
Sonny Davis motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve travel for Dora Bernal and Michael Thom to attend the All California Tribes meeting, March 7, 2011 in Sacramento CA., 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara (Dora and Michael).
Consensus: for Council Member Bud Johnson to discuss smoke shop mail being picked up and delivered with the appropriate personnel.
Verna Reece motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve out of state travel for Arch Super to TBIC, Washington DC May 24-26, 2011, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Florrine Super).
Dora motioned and Bud seconded to approve travel for Sonny to Trinidad for the IRR Roads program, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Michael Thom motioned and Florrine Super seconded to uphold the CHS Denial and pay $734 from Third Party, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Next Meeting Date: March 24, 2011 at 3pm in Happy Camp, CA.
Bud Johnson motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to adjourn at 9:43 pm, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Arch Super, Chairman
Recording Secretary, Barbara Snider