Karuk Tribe – Council Meeting

August 23, 2012

Meeting Minutes Happy Camp, CA.

Meeting called to order at 3:00PM by Russell “Buster” Attebery, Chairman

Present:

Russell Attebery, Chairman
Michael Thom, Vice-Chairman Joseph Waddell, Secretary/Treasurer Dora Bernal, Member at Large Wilverna Reece, Member at Large
Charron “Sonny” Davis, Member at Large
Alvis “Bud” Johnson, Member at Large
Amos Tripp, Member at Large

Absent:

Crispen McAllister, Member at Large (excused)

Sonny Davis completed a prayer for the group and Verna Reece read the mission statement. Agenda:

Dora Bernal moved and Michael Thom seconded to approve the agenda with changes, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Minutes of July 26, 2012:

Sonny Davis moved and Amos Tripp seconded to approve the minutes of July 26, 2012, 7 haa, 0 puuhara,

0 pupitihara.

Old Business:

None at this time.

1.) April Attebury, Tribal Court Administrator:

April is present to review her report. She is requesting to provide her new employee a blackberry or
smartphone to accommodate her “in filed” work and to stay in touch with the office.

Michael moved and Bud seconded to approve a blackberry phone to be ordered for Leslie Moore, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

April then announced that Tanya wanted to update the Council on some meetings she attended within the last week. Tanya noted that there was a meeting with the Domestic Violence Council and she provided information to the Council regarding this. Also, when she attended the Siskiyou Domestic Council, she noted some concerns with the law enforcement and how they deal with the local domestic violence issues. The DA is a tribal liaison in Humboldt County will be attending the happy camp Town Hall Meeting. The Domestic Violence and docket clerk will also be attending. Sherry Johnson that facilitates discussions would like to complete a certifying training to local law enforcement and it will provide a stipend to those individuals that are provided the training.
The Pikyav Committee added two additional members which were Crispen McAllister as the Council representative and Sammi Offield who will be the secretary. The DA liaison will also be attending a Town Hall Meeting in Orleans as well.

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April then briefed the Council on the actions of the Tribal Court and the mentorship program. They completed a day event in Yreka on Saturday which brought the children together with their mentors. It is the first of monthly meetings that will take place in the communities.
The Title VII final report hasn’t been received to date; but there were several parents in attendance that were concerned on the budgeting. The parents are keeping an eye on that funding.

Verna Reece moved and Jody Waddell seconded to approve April’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara. Buster thanked April for her volunteering at the Indian taco booth at the Fair.

2.) Darlene Snapp-Silfies:

Darlene is present to seek approval of her action items. She first would like approval of the indirect cost
proposal of KCDC. The indirect costs proposal provided the costs to operate KCDC. The KCDC Board is requesting funding toward their operating expenses. Darlene noted some changes. The contract that is also being presented includes the contract fee for NP Solutions Inc., Laura provided an explanation of the shortfall. Laura noted that Darlene will request the Council provide a dollar figure of $50,000 to allow for
2012 operating costs and to offset their shortfall. Michael asked why there would be an increase in wages when there is a shortfall. Darlene noted too that there were discussions on the spending moving forward.

Dora Bernal moved and Verna Reece seconded to pay $50,000 to KCDC for their shortfall, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

She then also wanted to have approval of a contract with NP Solutions, Inc. for contract 12-C-100 which will be to have a vendor to provide better accounting systems.

Michael Thom moved and Jody Waddell seconded to approve contract 12-C-100, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Darlene thanked the Council for their support. She is continuing to work with Molli on the billing to get it done.

Verna Reece moved and Dora Bernal seconded to approve Darlene’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

3.) Sandi Tripp, Director of Transportation:

Sandi is present to review her report. She noted that Map21 will provide for more funding. The tribal
transit funding may be coming through and not in the form of a grant but included in the budget. The
Map21 funding will begin October 1st with a four year transition period but only showing for two years.
The Stage services are going well. The incentives including free stage passes are working including encouragement to bring more riders to the service.
Happy Camp street scapes is going well. Caltrans has called the meeting and they may have funding available to assist in the project. The environmental is being done at KCDC and KTHA. Meeting with Siskiyou Telephone included a free utility work because they could move their fiber optic projects up.
Bucky is working hard and continues too, mostly for KTHA property. Any routes that are included into the inventory will allow them to get worked on.

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Sonny inquired about the speed bumps for Yreka. Sandi noted that that is getting reviewed by Federal
Highways. Also, Sonny would like to have speed bumps at the HC Admin complex.
She then sought approval of two action items. She would like to request out of state travel to IRRP; in
Minneapolis September 18-20, 2012.

Michael Thom moved and Sonny Davis seconded to approve out of state travel for Sandi Tripp to

Minneapolis September 18-20, 2012, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Sandi also then sought approval of resolution 12-R-095 which is an amendment to the RFA

Verna Reece moved and Dora Bernal seconded to approve resolution 12-R-095, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

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

4.) Scott Quinn, Director of Land Management:

Scott is present to review his report. He provided the Council a draft of the Request for proposals for the
Karuk Casino Master Plan. This will be the driving mechanism for a cost estimate. Scott had Erin,
Tiffany, Bob, Dora, Dennis and two other consultants review it. He would request that the Council review and approve the documents as soon as possible.

Jody Waddell moved and Dora Bernal seconded to approve the RFP – Request for proposals for the

Karuk casino master plan, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Verna Reece moved and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Scott’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

5.) Leaf Hillman, DNR Director:

Leaf is present to review his report.
He first sought approval of an addendum to an existing agreement with the Mid Klamath Watershed Council (MKWC). It is 11-C-05 addendum (1). Toward the end of the fiscal year there is additional funding that needs to be drawn down or received toward the end of the fiscal year.

Dora Bernal moved and Joseph Waddell seconded to approve addendum (1) to contract 11-C-05, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He then sought approval of addendum (1) to the Inter-Tribal Fish and Wildlife agreement, adding additional funding.

Verna Reece moved and Joseph Waddell seconded to approve addendum (1) to existing funding agreement between the Karuk Tribe and the Klamath intertribal Fish and Water Commission, adding

$12,500, 7 haa, 0 puuhara 0 pupitihara.

He then presented addendum (1) to 11-A-068.

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Michael Thom moved and Bud Johnson seconded to approve the addendum to extend the existing agreement with the US Geological survey until the 2013 in order to allow for adequate time for the prescribed work to be completed, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He requested approval of resolution 12-R-091. The funding is a traditional source of funding which is an annual submission.

Michael Thom moved and Sonny Davis seconded to approve resolution 12-R-091, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

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

6.) Daniel Goodwin, Maintenance Supervisor:

Daniel is not present but his report was provided to the Council.

Verna Reece moved and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Daniel’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

7.) Robert Attebery, LIAP Administrator:

Robert is present to seek approval from the Council of resolution 12-R-089 for LIAP funding.

Sonny Davis moved and Michael Thom seconded to approve resolution 12-R-089, 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 2 pupitihara (Dora and Verna).

Verna Reece moved and Dora Bernal seconded to approve Robert’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

8.) Tamara Barnett, HR Manager:

Tamara announced that she has made it through the first month of her new position as Human Resources
Manager of the Tribe.
She highlighted the activities of HR since her report was submitted. She has filled the Self-Governance
Coordinator and RPMS Site Manager positions.
The deadline for the Newsletter is next Wednesday. She will be added to closed session for a discussion of the Tribe’s staff day.

Verna Reece moved and Dora Bernal seconded to approve Tamara’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

9.) Duke Arwood, Education Coordinator:

Not present, report provided.

Dora Bernal moved and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Duke’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

10.) Jaclyn Goodwin, Grant Writer:

Jaclyn noted that she has not yet determined her start date as the Self-Governance Coordinator. There are
some grant opportunities that are available. Jaclyn will work for another two weeks and ensure the OES Grant gets done. She will spend time getting the new grant writer up to speed on the ICDBG grant
moving forward. She noted that there is not a strategy on the KCDC grant writer or the ED so there won’t be funding sought.

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She will talk to Lessie regarding HRSA supplemental funding.
Jaclyn would like to request $75 for awards for the fun runs on Saturday. She would like to provide that to the top three runners. Buster will provide that funding to her through the allowed Chairman’s discretionary fund.

Verna Reece moved and Dora Bernal seconded to approve Jaclyn’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

11.) Tiffany Ashworth, Dir. Admin Programs and Compliance:

Not present, written report provided.

Dora Bernal moved and Verna Reece seconded to approve Tiffany’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

12.) Erin Hillman, ED KTHA

Erin noted that HUD has approved the Yreka wellness center as a model activity. They will continue to work on that with Tribal staff and KTHA construction staff.
She then sought approval of a HIP project 12-A-063.

Michael Thom moved and Dora Bernal seconded to approve agreement 12-A-063, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Erin noted that she loves her new position at KTHA. Verna commented that she has done a great job. Buster noted that he appreciates her professionalism and working toward solutions even in her new position and the Tribe calling on her for questions.

Dora Bernal moved and Joseph Waddell seconded to approve Erin’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

13.) Dion Wood, TERO/Childcare:

Dion is present to review his report. He thought he was doing good work by scheduling his meeting
tonight to prepare for the meeting with the Council next week. He will not try to schedule during a
Council meeting again.
His report contains several different project information updates. The Workforce Draft hasn’t been completed to date and he has not heard from Stephanie Dolan to date. They are looking forward to the discussion next Tuesday regarding the Workforce Protection Office. There are four youth positions at the Administration office. The gym has been accommodated and booked for the youth and also on hold for the youth and fire.
Some youth worker positions have been funded for the NEW Program as they are “at risk” youth. Also, a position of a single mother has been a success story. Lester Alford has purchased the TAS module and he will be taking that over at the end of this fiscal year. The transition will take place at the first part of October 1st. Dora noted that the TANF Representatives want to talk about childcare and TANF. Dion agrees that working on this would be great. Also, he would like to have a childcare summit to bring departments and implement coordination in childcare which will bring everyone together. It may be formed and discussed at the Yav Pa Anav meeting or separately.

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Caltrans issues are continuing. The MOU includes a portion for TERO.
The Yav Pa Anav was explained to Dion by Barbara Norman and she provided a long explanation of the intent of the Committee. It provided an explanation of the intent and how that group is to provide referrals to each department and that would assist in continuing to report on grants.
The youth program was audited and that was a big process. He provided training about the program but did not have that documented. He was able to provide a lot of documents to meet compliance so he was happy about that. He is hoping that next year the Head Start will take it on to have it at their sites. The Math & Science Camp which has been done each year and he is reviewing ideas to have the program alternate every other year. He really scrambled to ensure the program was a success this year.
He highlighted the childcare developments for and with the State. The National level, reauthorization is coming up and on July 26, 2012 a session was held and it will come back up for discussion on the Tribal concerns regarding the issues. Those meetings will be in DC for a Board Meeting of the National Childcare Association. Amos would suggest that during Senate visits they provide education not lobbying.

Amos Tripp moved and Michael Thom seconded to approve out of state travel for Dion to Washington

DC, the first week of October, 2012, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Amos Tripp moved and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Dion’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

14.) Helene Rouvier, People’s Center:

Helene did have an action item but it has not been reviewed. She is working on banners with Karuk wildlife and language. The Clarke exhibit is due to come up soon.
She will be working with the Happy Camp High School to provide some Karuk items, which is nice. Laura inquired about the contracts that she presented. The NAGPRA grant contracts aren’t time sensitive
so they don’t need approved at this time and they are not prepared for formal presentation since Tiffany is
out and has not signed off on them.

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

15.) Laura Mayton, CFO:

Laura is present to review her report. She noted that the health insurance has gone down and that is a cost
savings for the Tribe. She will be working on the overall budgets of the Tribe and meeting with Directors who are responsible for their own budgets. She will then need a date set with the Council for final review.

Dora Bernal moved and Michael Thom seconded to approve Laura’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

16.) Robert Goodwin, Self-Governance Coordinator:

Bob presented a letter for the Tribal Council regarding the Tribes opposition of KS Wild National
Monument.

Michael Thom moved and Joseph Waddell seconded to approve resolution 12-R-096, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

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Bob then explained that he and Harold discussed with Tom Mutz regarding K1 on the fires and Tribal
Monitors. With that meeting, the K1 was put back on fires.
He worked with Jaclyn and provided her with enough information on his ongoing tasks and the status of those to allow for a smooth transition. The USFS and Karuk Tribe MOU has not been extended. Bob drafted a new one, and it is under review with Bill and Leaf to ensure that the MOU that is presented to the Council is something that is workable and meets what the Tribe needs.
Bob has been working with the Council for years either on the Council as an employee or volunteering. He would like to encourage the Council to find a way, find the funding and budget, to get the Tribe to have a reservation, if he could have one parting request from them. The economy here has suffered because of others and getting a reservation is the most important and of the highest priority but without their support and funding to put toward that endeavor it will not come to pass.
Bob then sought approval to keep his laptop and cell phone while the Council seeks another Gaming Commissioner and he will be able to continue his work in the interim. Buster thanked Bob for his work and his work for the Karuk people. He thanked him for working for and within the Tribes mission statement.

Michael Thom moved and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Bob’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Committee Meeting Minutes:

The NCIDC Meeting Minutes were provided for the Council to review.

Phone Votes:

1. Request approval of resolution 12-R-090 to HRSA. passed
2. Request approval to purchase the Karuk collection from Martha Boggards. Passed
3. Request to provide $300 sponsorship to the NCTCA Benefit Golf Tournament. Passed
4. Request approval for Grant Gilkison to provide a letter of permission for recruitment of
Competitive Grants Program. Passed
5. Request approval to provide $1,000 in assistance to Girdners Funeral Chapel for tribal member 3301. Passed.

Closed Session:

Jody Waddell moved and Verna Reece seconded to approve resolution 12-R-092, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0

pupitihara.

Michael Thom moved and Dora Bernal seconded to allow the recommendation of HR for staff day this year, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Consensus: to evict Tribal Member parents immediately, freeze eviction on parent and children for 60 days, allow referral to TANF, NEW to assist the parent of children and to work with KTHA to protect the best interest of the children.

Consensus: to refer Tribal Member #AH to work with Fred Burcell to receive an estimate of what may be needed.

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Amos Tripp moved and Bud Johnson seconded to approve travel for Lester, Dora, Jody to San Francisco and they attend the San Pablo meeting at the same time (travel) of their TANF Region IX Meeting, 7 haa,

0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Bud Johnson moved and Michael Thom seconded to approve out of state travel for Sonny Davis with

Sandi Tripp to the IRRP roads program meeting, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Dora Bernal moved and Jody Waddell seconded to allow Michael to travel to Sacramento September 20,

2012 for teen prescription drug addiction, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Dora Bernal moved and Michael Thom seconded to remove Tribal Member #RG as a Gaming

Commissioner effective immediately, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Dora Bernal moved and Jody Waddell seconded to allow the grant writer/resource developer position to be posted as a six month contract position, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Michael Thom moved and Jody Waddell seconded to approve Dora Bernal and Verna Reece to attend

Blue Lake attending Plant the Seed, October 16-17, 2012, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Next Meeting Date: September 27, 2012 at 3PM in Orleans, CA.

Dora Bernal moved and Sonny Davis seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:59pm, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Respectfully Submitted,

Russell “Buster” Attebery, Chairman

Recording Secretary, Barbara Snider

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