Karuk Tribe - Council Meeting

April 28, 2011 – Meeting Minutes

Orleans, California

 

Meeting called to order at 3:01 PM by Arch Super, Chairman

 

Present:

Arch Super, Chairman

Florrine Super, Secretary / Treasurer

Charron “Sonny” Davis, Member at Large

Alvis “Bud” Johnson, Member at Large

Crispen McAllister, Member at Large

Florence Conrad, Member at Large (late)

Wilverna “Verna” Reece, Member at Large

 

Absent:

Michael Thom, Vice Chairman

Dora Bernal, Member at Large

 

Mission statement was read aloud by, Florrine Super, Council Secretary/Treasurer.

 

Agenda:

Florrine Super motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve the agenda with changes, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Minutes of March 24, 2011:

Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve the minutes of March 24, 2011, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Guests:

1.) Babbie Peterson, Senior Nutrition Program.

Babbie is present to seek approval of a grant proposal for the Orleans community garden. The funding will create a garden promoting healthy eating and outdoor activity.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve resolution 11-R-048 authorizing grant submission, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve the MOU 11-M-007, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

2.) Eric Cutright, IT Director:

Eric is present to seek approval of two action items. His first item is procurement for Microsoft licensing. The licensing is a requirement for use of the computers and to receive upgrades as they are released. This also allows deployment to all computers instead of installing one upgrade at a time. This is a renewal contract for $123,600.09 for three years, which includes all entities of the Tribe except Head Start. KTHA and KCDC are paying their portion as well.

 

Head Start is not participating, because of the high cost and it would be a large burden on the budget. Head Start just received new computers which means they have the most up to date system and would not need to have the upgrades as soon as all the other programs.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve procurement and allow the purchase of Microsoft licensing in the amount of $123,600.09, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Florence Conrad arrived at 3:12PM

 

Eric then presented a change order to the Yreka clinic remodel project. It will be completed to ensure ventilation and fire safety is addressed in the building. This includes venting, attic fan, electrical safety, and enclosing the roll up door.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve the change order in the amount of $7,789 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Eric then presented a contract for a Medical Assistant Intern at the Yreka Clinic. The Medical Assistant is waiting to begin; there is no cost for agreement 11-A-039 between SJVC and the Health Program. She is a recent graduate and needs the experience. The externship is for 6 weeks. The agreement will require the volunteer to have orientation and meet employee standards, however she is unpaid.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve agreement 11-A-039 between the Karuk Tribe and SJVC (San Joaquin Valley Junior College), 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

3.) Mercedes DeAcosta, Tribal Member:

Mercedes is present to provide an update on the Katimin meeting that was held on April 23, 2011 with Tribal Elders. She announced that there was consensus to rebuild the dance house and asked that the Tribe provide porta potties, water, and food while the group completed the rebuilding. The group will provide the wood necessary for the rebuilding.

 

Sonny inquired who was at the meeting. Mercedes noted that there were 25 people that attended the meeting and there were representatives from the Valley, Yreka, Hornbrook and Crescent City. Sonny noted that he and Bud should have participated in the meeting. Mercedes noted that Sonny was aware of the meeting but did not attend. Florrine asked if there was funding, which Laura explained that there was a budget set for the rebuilding of Katimin that came from the Tribal Council and donations from people who read about the burning of it. Sonny would like to have another meeting prior to the rebuild to ensure that all families are able to participate in the discussion and how to move forward. Florence suggested that Sonny attend the work day to see what is going on and to participate in discussion with those present. Holly inquired about the USFS special use permit regarding Katimin as there are regulations on using the property. Laura Mayton explained that the current agreement between the Karuk Tribe and USFS covers this and the Tribe does not have to have a special use permit. Holly also noted that on the list of persons that attended it does not show several tribal people who use the dance house, so their input may have not been sought.

 

Sonny would like to have input on the dance pit location and another meeting because he has strong opinions on the rebuild and the bad medicine that has been occurring in the past years. Florence feels that the meetings have been taking place, and if the dances do not continue then there will continue to be bad medicine made. The importance of the rebuilding is more important than the meetings. She respects Sonny and Bud but there needs to be continued traditions and medicine made. Sonny noted that this is a bad move for this year, because of the amount of deaths this year for the Native Americans. He is concerned that due to the high volume of deaths that this is the wrong time to have any rebuilding. There will be no dances done in all areas due to these deaths, but the rebuilding may be done as long as the people understand that the dances aren’t shouldn’t be taking place. Arch clarified that the Katimin project has been determined to be a religious activity and the rebuilding or the hold off of the rebuilding must be decided between Tribal Elders, Ceremonial Leaders and the families. The Tribal Council is not going to mix religion and politics and become in the middle of the dances taking place. Mercedes commented that this was done in a productive manner and hopes to have a gathering of the people and that the rebuilding is going to take place whether or not the Tribe pays for the items that are needed, although it would be nice if the group was allowed to access that funding. Sonny also would like to have the people wait for a year and then re-discuss this. Since there will be no dances then it may work, and Mercedes will relay that message but will not guarantee that it will be done.

 

Director Reports:

1.) April Attebury, Tribal Court Administrator

April is present to distribute her report. She attached a draft of the feasibility study that is due this year for the Yav Pa Anav grant. The evaluation team will be present in June to conduct a review and then Federal funders in August. She has been meeting with Lessie so that they may work on the specifics of the presentation.


Her program is partnering with Holly’s program on a community garden in Yreka. They are working with KTHA, OES and Elders in that area. That project will begin May 5th in Yreka. The location will be on the right side of the community building. The desire is to have the projects in each area and the idea is to kick off a project in each area that promotes healthy eating and exercise.

 

The Youth Wellness Program is attempting to get all their paperwork in for the reporting requirements of that program. The staff is working diligently with the parents and children to gather the needed information. The staff also provided chaperoning for the Berkeley trip. Laura Olivas is the Youth Advisory chairperson for the trip and may provide an update. Laura noted that the kids were good. The Berkeley trip seemed to be productive, with a couple kids seriously considering attending college now and specifically Berkley. Overall the trip was great, and they enjoyed the travel with shopping of course.

 

Tanya is present to discuss the Pikyav program, stating that last month she announced that there was going to be a Reality Wall project in Orleans and it is up in the Council Chambers so that the Council may see it. Florrine and Florence are the Council representatives to the Pikyav Committee, and Mercedes was the artist for the project. Tanya went to the schools to discuss domestic abuse and how that feels to children and how it affects their lives. It was good to have the kids together and allow them to express themselves and to begin awareness of healing. She is hoping for more parent/adult interaction. There will be one in Happy Camp on May 21, 2011. One for Yreka will be in the next school year.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve April’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

2.) Ann Escobar, KTHA

Ann is present for Jim. She announced that the staff is working on the FEMA homes which are planned to be emergency housing for each area. Policies have been being worked on and the one home building project in Happy Camp is almost complete. The security person has been selected and will begin on May 6th. She will be conducting community meetings in all three areas and she is excited to have him come aboard, he is a Tribal Descendant. Arch inquired of the Tenant Relations Officer/Security person. Ann is awaiting information on that grant notification so at this time he will only be the security person.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve Ann’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

3.) Dion Wood, TERO Director:

Dion is present to distribute his report. He noted that the TERO Commission conducted Food Handlers Safety courses in each community and everyone was encouraged to participate. TERO’s goal is to have community trainings in each area at least biannually. They will assess the needs and determine what those trainings should be. There is a meeting in June and he is hoping to have the entire TERO Commission attend but he will bring that information back as it’s available.

 

Dion then presented the TERO wage ordinance to the Council and pointed out the inclusion of the levels of pay and status. He has been working with the KTHA on this.

 

He is having TERO Commissioners working on the Workforce Protection Act and he is having another meeting to continue working on safety regulations fort the employees. The TERO Commission will do the t-shirts again this year as similar to last year, for the Tribal Reunion as it was such a success.

 

He is working with NCDC and collaborating with Joyce Jones on identifying youth that may work under the Youth Program this year. It is a benefit for the youth. Florence asked that Dion request funding for people to supervise the youth. She feels that there needs to be some supervision for the youth due to their individual flexible schedules and then they can work directly with the youth. Dion has funding options and will evaluate that input but he is unsure of the funding possibilities for supervisors this year. The ages are 15-21 years of age, and as soon as he hears the number of youth positions possible then he will distribute that information. Dion also noted that there is some low income priority given. Laura explained that previous funding had been for youth positions came from TERO, however last year the Commission did not want to put funding toward having youth workers. Also, last year there was CSD ARRA funding that has ended, so additional positions may not be a possibility but the staff will evaluate what can be done.

 

Dion discussed that Caltrans is incorporating TERO provisions into the MOU between the Tribe and Caltrans. They meet on May 18, 2011. Scott and Sandi are holding the needed participants on how to insert the TERO provisions into that MOU. There are only a couple Tribe’s that have done this, but now the Karuk Tribe will be moving toward this. There are some issues as Caltrans does not want to have Tribal input during emergencies; but Dion will be reviewing this closely as it is imperative to have a document that works for both the Tribe and Caltrans.

 

The Childcare funding has about $42k left for the end of the fiscal year. The economy has been bad for a period of time so there has been rollover, but it is currently being accessed and being liquidated.  The last portion of the childcare funding has not been received as it has been held due to the continued government resolution.

 

Dion is collaborating on appreciation dinner for childcare providers on May 6, 2011 in Yreka at the KTHA office. The County is holding the event and it is the first time on Tribal property.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Dion’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

4.) Sara Spence, Human Resources:

Sara is present to review her written report. She reviewed the recent hires to the Tribe within different programs. She updated them on interviews that are scheduled and that have been sent to their calendars.


There are two action items included in her report. One is the hiring policy that was distributed previously and then the agreement for volunteers for the programs.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve the hiring policy, 6 haa, 0 pupitihara, 0 puuhara.

 

The Tribal Reunion is still accepting themes for the Reunion theme and design from artists. If selected the person will win a $50 gift card to Wal-Mart. Elsa asked about working over 40 hours. Sara noted that there are dually employed employees and if over 40 hours then that is overtime from one entity and must be pre-approved by the employee’s supervisor.

 

Any new volunteers that are brought on will fall under the new volunteer agreement. This would be the GAWEP program, and for the externship for the Yreka clinic and the TANF work experience clients, for example.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve the Volunteer Agreement, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Sara’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

5.) Duke Arwood, Education Coordinator:

Duke is present to review his written report. He introduced himself as the newly hired Education Coordinator for the Tribe, recently graduating from the COS. He went to OIT for two quarters and as a position within the Tribe was available, and he needed to support his family, he left school to become employed.

 

Duke has been tasked with the identifying graduating students in the Tribes Districts. He is contacting a lot of schools to determine those students; he is hoping to have a solid number towards the end of the week.

 

His first day of work was Tuesday, April 5, 2011. He has attended several meetings since he began. He will be working along the river and is hoping to coordinate more closely on Native American courses with low enrollment. He has spent some time at the HCHS and is meeting different staff at the school. He has found that there has been a past relationship with the HCHS and he is planning to revive the Tribes participation with the Native Americans and the Education Department.

 

Verna questioned his budget, asking kitchen supplies. Laura noted that it was for meetings that were done for food. There is funding for basket weaving classes. Florrine asked about the basket weaving funding. Helene is administering this and it ends May 12th.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Duke’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

6.) Laura Olivas, KCDC CFO:

Laura is present to distribute seek approval of her action items. She had a KCDC Board Meeting last night. From this she has several action items.

 

Laura asked for approval for Bob Goodwin to travel to Seattle WA May 5, 2011 for an EDA Meeting.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve out of state travel for Bob Goodwin to Seattle WA, May 5, 2011 for KCDC, paid by KCDC, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

The Tribal Head Start program is seeking approval of the 2009 and 2010 Annual report, which has been approved by the Head Start Policy Council and the KCDC Board. These are required for approval each year but when she was reviewing the programs under her she found that they were not done and wanted to ensure to seek approval bringing that program into compliance.  

 

Florrine Super motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve the Head Start Annual reports, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Laura then sought approval of the Organizational Chart, specific to Head Start and their bylaws addressing their quorum needs. Also, a request to approve Patty to become a member of the California Head Start-State Collaboration Office Advisory Committee. Florence was concerned over the Policy Council quorum and the need to have parents involved and there is not enough attendance, the quorum shouldn’t be changed but more participants sought.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve the quorum changes, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve changes to the Head Start organizational chart, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara..

 

Florrine Super motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve the change to the mission statement, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve Patty being seated to the California Head Start Collaboration Office Advisory Committee, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Bud Johnson).

 

Florrine Conrad motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Laura’s report, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Bud Johnson).

 

Florence Conrad, Tribal Council Member:

Florence has a time sensitive issue that she would like brought up before 5pm. The request is to employ local and Tribal people for the tire project that DNR is having tomorrow and Saturday.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Florrine Super seconded waive the hiring policies and immediately allow 10 people to work on the tire recycling project in Orleans; Cody Donahue, Gene White, Kris Mitchell, Danny Bishop, Jesse Goodwin-waiting for reply, and Travis Gayle – waiting for reply and Hawk White are a few; for two days at the most, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

7.) Robert Attebery, LIAP Administrator

Robert is present to review his written report with the Council. He is working on the HIP projects and continuing to get homes for Tribal Members. It seems that with some savings from other projects, then there smaller additional items that the funding can be used toward. Robert noted that the home renovations or home replacements are private and if the Council would like to know more about those he is available to provide that information. Erin has taken over the projects and really working through the complications that they were having, such as escrow and filing of paperwork.

 

He completed some research on the LIHEAP Program and has found that there are services being provided to the most clients as possible and he is adjusting the services to offer that continued assistance. He has identified that cooling is not as important as heating, so he has lowered the assistance amounts to ensure heating needs are met.

 

The Government Assistance Work Program is operating. There are some applicants and Bob is working with clients as much as possible to prepare them to complete their required paperwork and understand the requirements of the program. He will continue work as far as he can to utilize the program but it will only work as much as the clients want it to work.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Bob’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

8.) Jaclyn Goodwin, Grant Writer/Resource Developer

Jaclyn welcomed Carly Whitecrane to the Grants Department. She is working on the Community Action Plan. The Needs Assessment survey needs to be sent out and she would like to seek approval for Carly to work with Enrollment on sending it out.


Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve the Needs Assessment Survey and allow Carly to work with Enrollment on distribution, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Jaclyn then sought approval of resolution for a letter of inquiry of the Health Program to seek funding.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve resolution 11-R-047, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Jaclyn then presented an out of state travel request for Jaclyn to Phoenix AZ May 17-20, 2011.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve out of state travel for Jaclyn Goodwin to Phoenix AZ, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

The ICDBG grant proposal has been approved which was awarded in the amount of $605,000 for the Orleans Clinic. Also in the next couple of months will be the submission for another idea.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Jaclyn’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

9.) Helene Rouvier, People’s Center Director:

Helene is present to seek approval of resolution 11-r-049 to the humanities that will be for 5k and will be to provide training for two staff members to attend training for preservation of items.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve resolution 11-R-049, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Helene then presented storytelling contracts with three Tribal Members. They were tabled to the Planning Meeting.

 

The People’s Center Online Gift Shop is up and running.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Helene’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

10.) Laura Mayton, CFO:

Laura is present to review her report with the Council. The vehicle policy changes that have been approved will take effect in a couple weeks and there is a lot of information that is being provided to the employees so that they may adhere to the policy, this policy will be enforced May 15, 2011.

 

She found information on the Cobell Litigation and she provided the email address in her report so that there would be information shared with the Tribal Members. Also, she found where there may be an education fund where the requirements don’t require a tie to the Karuk Tribe but that the person be Native American.

 

She has been working with Molli white and the DNR staff toward a system to clearly identify how the reimbursements are done with monitoring services. The Council has not received their stipend report, since Sammi has been very busy with travel scheduling.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve Laura’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

11.) Ruth Rouvier, Language Program

Ruth is present to review her written report. She noted that there is a Language Strategic Planning retreat May 20-23, 2011.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve travel for Crispen McAllister and Sonny Davis to the Language Strategic Planning, May 20-23, 2011, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Sonny).

 

She just received an invitation to attend language project participants in June in Portland OR, which is a good opportunity and an honor to be invited.

 

Future plans for the language program have been reviewed and she has been in touch with an old friend that now works for Facebook. Lauren Preston and Phil Albers are operating a Facebook interaction page for language and there is new technology that can be used and the Karuk Tribe could be a pilot project. Another note is that some Berkeley speakers are going to teach a seminar in 2012 and they are interested in bringing some Karuk Speakers to the class. They will produce materials that may be used by the Karuk Tribe later. These are both new opportunities for the language program to begin reaching out on a broader level.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Ruth’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

12.) Erin Hillman, Director of Administrative Programs & Compliance:

Erin is present to review her written report. She has one action item. She noted that the State of California has been sending notices to the former owner of the RV Park that the Tribe recently acquired, requiring an emergency preparedness plan for the park.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve the plan, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara (Crispen absent for vote).

 

She noted that she is very happy with the recent hires for the programs she oversees; she welcomed both Duke Arwood and Carly Whitecrane.

 

The HIP projects are underway. Project one is done, two is under way and three is awaiting a waiver, project four has made contact with family members, project five is in limbo to determine what the person wants, project six is awaiting review from Fred Burcell. She has numbered all the projects to keep the information confidential and will provide updates as those move forward.

 

Crispen McAllister returned from dinner break at 5:59PM

 

Indian Health Services awarded $24,000 for sanitation services and they will cover a facility on Indian Creek Road. The recommendations will be done on the Tribe’s priorities and submitted to HIS. Toz and the fisheries have identified some priorities and they will be funded in another funding agency. Toz is the Northern California Technical Representative which assists the Tribe.

 

As Jaclyn announced the ICDBG grant was funded. The staff has begun working on the tasks, including coordination with KTHA. Part of the project is to submit this as a HUD Project. Also, if that is not possible there may be a land exchange for property with equal value which may be allowable. The staff is coordinating these efforts together. The next thing that will be done will be to begin the environmental review and then, release for funds and out for bid at the same time.

 

Her second action item; is to travel for ICDBG training. She would like to request out of state travel to Arizona for training on implementation of projects, specifically this current project, Jaclyn will be attending the conference on future projects.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve out of state travel for Erin Hillman, May 23-26 2011, to Phoenix AZ, 6 haa, 0 puuhara 0 pupitihara.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Erin’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

13.) Robert Goodwin, Self-Governance

Not present, on travel, written report provided.

 

Bud Johnson motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Bob’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

14.) Sandi Tripp, Land Department:

Not present, written report provided.

 

Verna inquired about the parking lot and the puddles that are at the Administration complex. Helene noted that she has notified Sandi and she is aware of it. Verna did talk to Sandi and was told that it was going to be fixed however, it is still not done. Laura suggested that Sandi take photos of it.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Sandi’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

15.) Scott Quinn, Land Department:

Scott is present to review his report with the Council. The Title Company is asking for a resolution regarding Arch’s ability to sign the purchasing documents for the Chinich Creek Property, even though our resolutions state that the Executive Officers are able to sign on behalf of the Tribe. He is seeking approval to ensure the process moves forward.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve resolution 11-R-052 authorizing the purchase of the Chinich Property and authorizing Arch to sign the purchase document, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Scott distributed a request for an agreement and the California Fee to Trust Consortium Tribes documents, which will be tabled to Thursday allowing the Council time to review them.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Scott’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Arch announced that the Federal Highway Administration gave the Land and Roads Department a plaque to acknowledge the Tribe’s Program. Arch then presented the plaque to Scott. The Council applauded the department and thanked them for their continued work.

 

Laura and Scott updated the Council on the RV Park decommissioning. Scott would like the Council to determine if Dan Falkenstein or the Tribe’s maintenance crew could shut the water off at the RV Park allowing for the completion of the project.

 

Florence suggests asking the water company and if they are unavailable or unwilling then the staff will be directed to complete the work.

 

16.) Toz Soto, DNR/Fisheries:

Toz has three action items to present. His first action item is a proposal to the Blue Lake Foundation that Ramona drafted to continue the watershed program. The resolution is 11-R-034

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve resolution 11-R-034, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Toz then sought approval of two contracts. The first one is a contract with SSPopadopalous (SSPA) water engineers to initiate a water model for Scott River. Funding from BOR was received for this work and there were a lot of responses when proposals were sought, and they selected a bidder to enter into a contract between the Tribe and SSEA. During the bidding process, documents were reviewed and then meetings took place and after presentations on the modeling then the staff and two Council representatives selected an engineer to contract with. This will be the beginning of multi year projects that they will seek additional funding toward. BOR is looking at allowing another modification to the AFA to allow for additional funding. Arch noted that this was due to the great job that Toz and his staff do, and that the BOR was very pleased with how the Tribe’s projects are completed.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve contract 11-C-047, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Toz then presented contract 11-C-045 with Geo Engineers for $84,000 to fund environmental procurement services that will secure permits for projects that are planned for Seiad Creek. He has been working on this project for a couple years, and has found that it requires engineering. After the design is done he will submit a proposal for implementation. The Seiad land owners actually like the Tribe other than the RV park owner in Seiad, so they are willing to allow work in that area without hindering the projects progress.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve contract 11-C-045, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve DNR’s report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

17.) Daniel Goodwin, Maintenance Supervisor

Not present, attendance not required, written report provided.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve Daniel’s written report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

18.) Fred Burcell, Construction Manager:

Report provided for review, added to Thursday’s Planning Meeting Agenda.

 

Phone Votes:

1.      Request approval of comments to the Department of Interior regarding BIA Regulations. Passed.

2.      Request approval of agreement 11-A-038 between the Karuk Tribe and Mr. Albert Brown for monitor services. Passed.

3.      Request approval of agreement 11-A-037 between Carlotta and Josh Whitecrane. Passed.

4.      Request approval of resolution 11-R-031 requesting approval and submission of the 2011 KCDC ANA CEDS document. Passed.

5.      Request approval of $220 from Council discretionary to pay Barbara Norman for review of two Tribal Member cases. Passed.

6.      Request approval of two position descriptions, formally one combined position, for the Yreka Head Start facility. Passed.

 

Closed Session:

Consensus: to allow re-posting for two weeks for the vacancy to the KCDC Board and to keep the two letters of intent that were received as well, including them for consideration.

 

Consensus: to have KCDC work with HR to determine who has their fingerprints completed as required and that the staff is meeting the requirements of fingerprinting moving forward.

 

Consensus: to table the loan request from Tribal Member #1900 to Thursday’s Planning Meeting.

 

Consensus: to refer Tribal Member #1523 to the KTHA Board. 

 

Bud Johnson motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve resolution 11-R-045, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve the resolution 11-R-046, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve the seating RF and D01429 to the People’s Center Advisory Committee, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Consensus: to seat employee #8628, 4078, 2942, 7094, HR, and Council Members; Bud Johnson, Florence Conrad and Sonny Davis to the Karuk Resources Advisory Board with meetings once a month.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve resolution 11-R-050 authorizing submission of a grant proposal for broadband in Orleans, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Consensus: to follow the personnel policy in regards to pay increases for two employees;

 

Update: the referral process that was implemented to assist Tribal Members as initiated from a KTHA/Council retreat has not been flowing well and reportedly not being done.

 

Consensus: to have employee # 4811 provide an update on the operations of the Yreka facility.

 

Consensus: to not allow any participation in the Katimin.

 

Florence Conrad motioned and Verna Reece seconded to deny a loan to Tribal Member #2645, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Next Meeting Date: May 26, 2011 at 3pm in Yreka, California

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Florrine Super seconded to adjourn at 8:47 pm, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

________________________________

Arch Super, Chairman

 

Recording Secretary, Barbara Snider