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1973 Business Committee Resolutions

Author/Creator Citizen Band Potawatomi.
Author/Creator Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma.
Author/Creator Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe.
Date1973
MediumPaper (onion skin and parchment)
ClassificationsArchive
Object numberBC.BCR.1973
Description73-1: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting that environmental Health of Indian Health Service provide Sanitation systems for Indian Housing Improved by the BIA Housing Improvement Program. TRANSCRIPTION: POTT-73-1 RESOLUTION CP-73-1 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Citizen Potawatomi Tribal Office Shawnee, Oklahoma A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDE SANITATION SYSTEMS FOR INDIAN HOUSING IMPROVED BY THE BIA HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe will be recommending HIP projects for 12 to 15 Indian homes and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Business Committee is desirous of acquiring all the home improvements possible for Indian families. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Indian Health Service provide sanitation assistance to those Indian homes improved through the BIA Home Improvement Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that IHS and BIA coordinate their work projects to best serve the Indian participants. CERTIFICATION We, Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman, and Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer, of the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above resolution is a true and exact copy as approved at a meeting of the Tribal Business Committee held on October 22, 1972. A quorum was present and this resolution was adopted by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Beverly Hughes Secretary-Treasurer Pete Veitenheimer Chairman

73-2: SUMMARY: Resolution of our tribal governing body is an application for consideration under the Tribal Government Development Program (TGDP) for fuds sufficient to meet our priority needs. We understand that if selected, funds will be made available through a Contract for the specific purposes requested. We authorize Pete veitenheimer to negotiate and sign a contract on behalf of the tribe, which authorization shall also include making necessary amendments and/or revisions, and renegotiating the contract the following fiscal year. TRANSCRIPTION: POTT-73-2 RESOLUTION NO. CP-73-2 Citizen Potawatomi (Tribe) Shawnee Agency (Reservation) Oklahoma (State) Federal funds may be contracted through the Bureau of Indian Affairs under a program entitled ""Tribal Government Development Program"" to tribes lacking sufficient tribal funds to finance their tribal government in attaining tribal goals. Our tribe’s most pressing needs, to carry on an effective government, in order of priority, are: 1. Professional training of Tribal Administrators 2. Modernizing of tribal governing documents 3. Maintaining up-dated tribal membership rolls 4. Broaden involvement of tribal membership in tribal activities 5. Management assistance On an attached sheet we have listed the funds available to the tribe this year. To help carry out the above listed governmental needs of the tribe, we have estimated the cost of each item on our list of priorities. Our tribal membership is 11,000. Our service population is 1,371. Our total land base, including individually and tribally owned, is 4,871.50 acres. This resolution of our tribal governing body is an application for consideration under the Tribal Government Development Program (TGDP) for funds sufficient to meet our priority needs. We understand that if selected, funds will be made available through a Contract for the specific purposes requested. We authorize Pete Veitenheimer to negotiate and sign a contract on behalf of the tribe, which authori- zation shall also include making necessary amendments and/or revisions, and renegotiating the contract the following fiscal year. We will supply, to the best of our knowledge, other information which may be helpful to the Commissioner in making selections and allocating funds. CERTIFICATION The foregoing resolution was fully discussed at a duly called meeting and passed this 11 day of October, 1972 by a vote of 4 for and 0 against; further, that a quorum of the Governing Body was present. Beverly Hughes (Secretary) ATTEST: Pete Veitenheimer (Chairman)" Attachment: Attachment#1- A list of funds available to the tribe this year, with estimated costs of each item on our list of priorities.

73-3: SUMMARY: Resolution setting forth a proposal for community development for the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe. TRANSCRIPTION: POTT-73-3 RESOLUTION CP-73-3 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Shawnee, Oklahoma Business Committee Meeting October 11, 1972 A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH A PROPOSAL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI TRIBE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe has an enrolled membership of 11,000 with 1,371 of these residing within the area, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi tribal members have very little knowledge of benefits, tribal business or sense of tribal identity. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe be approved for a Community Development Program as presented in attachments to this document. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Tribal Chairman is authorized to sign any documents pertaining to this program. CERTIFICATION We, Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman, and Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer, of the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above res- olution is a true and exact copy as approved at a meeting of the tribal Business Committee held on October 11, 1972. A quorum was present and this resolution was adopted by a vote of four (4) in favor and none (0) opposed. Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman" Attachment: Attachment #1-"Proposal

73-4: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting that planning and Development Assistance be provided to the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe by Indian Technical Assistance Center of Denver. TRANSCRIPTION: POTT-73-4 RESOLUTION POTT- 73-4 CITIZEN POTAWATOMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA BUSINESS COMMITEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA March 20, 1973 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BE PROVIDED TO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI TRIBE BY INDIAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER OF DENVER. WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe is desirous of acquiring economic development, specifically commercial and industrial, for tribal property south of the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and, WHEREAS, Indian Technical Assistance has personnel qualified to help in such endeavors. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this request be honored and that appropriate personnel be allowed to assist with the afore- mentioned planning as soon as possible. CERTIFICATION We, Paul Schmidlkofer, Chairman, and Beverly Hughes, Secretary - Treasurer, of the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do here- by certify that the above resolution is a true and exact copy as approved at a meeting of the tribal Business Committee held on March 20, 1973. A quorum was present and this resolution was adopted by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed. Paul Schmidlkofer, Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer

73-5: SUMMARY: Resolution making known to all parties that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to participate in an Indian Action Team Proposal to be submitted by Indian Tribes of the Shawnee area. TRANSCRIPTION: POTT-73-5 Resolution Pott 73-5 CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING Shawnee, Oklahoma March 20, 1973 A Resolution making known to all parties that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to parti- cipate in an Indian Action Team Proposal to be submitted by Indian Tribes of the Shawnee area. Whereas, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma has an unemployment rate of 10.4% and there is a lack of trained tribal personnel in the skills of carpentry, plumbing, elec - trial, masonry, heavy equipment operators and skilled labor, and, Whereas, the tribe is in need of flood control, commercial and industrial construction and beautification of property and, Whereas, the Indian Technical Assistance Center (ITAC) is a training resource for Indians in Denver, Colorado, under the Indian Action Team Program. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma in a meeting held on the 20th of March, 1973, does hereby authorize the following: 1. The authority for the Business Committee of the tribe, or the appointment of Paul Schmidlkofer as official and Pete Veitenheimer as alternate, to develop and implement the program and form a legal corporate entity. 2. Make requests to the Indian Technical Assistance Center, Denver, Colorado, for services and assistance. CERTIFICATION We, Paul Schmidlkofer, Chairman, and Beverly Hughes, Secretary, of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above resolution is a true and exact copy as approved at a meeting of the Tribal Business Committee held on March 20, 1973, a quorum was present and this resolution was adopted by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed. Chairman, Paul Schmidlkofer Secretary, Beverly Hughes

73-5a: SUMMARY: Resolution making known to all parties that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to participate in an Indian Action Team Proposal to be submitted by Indian Tribes of the Shawnee area. TRANSCRIPTION: POTT-73-5 Resolution Pott 73-5 CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING Shawnee, Oklahoma March 20, 1973 A Resolution making known to all parties that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma desires to parti- cipate in an Indian Action Team Proposal to be submitted by Indian Tribes of the Shawnee area. Whereas, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma has an unemployment rate of 10.4% and there is a lack of trained tribal personnel in the skills of carpentry, plumbing, elec - trial, masonry, heavy equipment operators and skilled labor, and, Whereas, the tribe is in need of flood control, commercial and industrial construction and beautification of property and, Whereas, the Indian Technical Assistance Center (ITAC) is a training resource for Indians in Denver, Colorado, under the Indian Action Team Program. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma in a meeting held on the 20th of March, 1973, does hereby authorize the following: 1. The authority for the Business Committee of the tribe, or the appointment of Paul Schmidlkofer as official and Pete Veitenheimer as alternate, to develop and implement the program and form a legal corporate entity. 2. Make requests to the Indian Technical Assistance Center, Denver, Colorado, for services and assistance. CERTIFICATION We, Paul Schmidlkofer, Chairman, and Beverly Hughes, Secretary, of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above resolution is a true and exact copy as approved at a meeting of the Tribal Business Committee held on March 20, 1973, a quorum was present and this resolution was adopted by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed. Chairman, Paul Schmidlkofer Secretary, Beverly Hughes

73-8: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the Citizen Band of Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: POTT-73-8 RESOLUTION POTT-73-8 CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ROUTE 5 BOX 180-D SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801 4-17-73 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA WHEREAS, The following people were voted into membership of the Citizen Band of Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma:
Degree Name Birth Date Parent
7/32 Bruno, CIayton Lang Jan. 13, 1972 Carl Leslie Bruno 01169
1/64 Blalock, Maryetta Jane (Cherry) 9-18-1939 Marcella E. Cherry 01552
1/128 Beall, Peggy Jo (Springer) Mar. 23, 1947 Calvin C. Springer 09564
0/0 Bressman, Bobby Lee Jan.31, 1932 Daniel O. Breesman 67-976
0/0 Bressman, Robert Paul June 18, 1958 Bobby Lee Bressman 11051
0/0 Jones, Brenda Lenelle (Bressman) 11-22-1956 Z "" “ “
1/8 Collins, Jera Gail Dec. 8, 1970 Judith G/Collins 01742
1/4 Corn, Danny M. April 1, 19?6 Virginia Rone 07603
1/8 Cromer, Davina Caprice Nov. 20,1971 Jackie Vieux Cromer 09242
1/8 Dennett, Jason Andrew Jan.8, 1972 Barbara Bruno Dennett 02249
1/16 Dunlap, Martha Jo (Werth) April 9,1939 Mary E. Hoy)Werth 09573
1/16 Soldam, Mary Cecile (Werth) Jan. 13,1937 “ “ “
1/32 Dixon, Mae Belle Katherine (DeWitt) Jan.21,1927 John Franklin DeWitt 37-685
1/64 Dixon, Gary Lee July 31,1950 Mae B.K.(DeWitt)Dixon 11060
1/64 Tucker, Lana Raye (Dixon) Sept.?, 1946 “ “ “
1/32 Fox, Leslie Gene Sr. June 18,1932 Ruby M. DeWitt)Fox 02850
1/64 Fox, Leslie Gene, Jr. July 25,1952 Leslie Gene Fox, Sr. 11062
1/64 Heffner, Randall Steven Aug.23, 1960 Barbara J.Holloway)Heffner 0361
1/16 Henderson, Ricky Ford June 21, 1956 Odellia M. Henderson 03640
3/16 Marsh, Melissa Marie Sept.18,1971 Willie M. Marsh 05460
5/32 Rhodd, Troy Arnet Nov.5,1970 Clinton A. Rhodd 07396
3/64 Simmons, Donna Sue (LaClair) Dec.3,1950 Oscar F. LaClair 11066
3/64 Supulver, Cathy Elizabeth (LaClair) Aug.4,1954 “ “ “
3/32 LaClair, Oscar Fermon Aug. 1,1923 Rudolph LAClair 04998
3/64 LaClair, Danny Lee Oct.26, 1945 Oscar Fermon LaClair 11066
3/8 Smith, Doyle Dean, Jr. June 11,1969 Genevieve Wamego)Smith 08291
1/16 Slavin,Genita Claudette Oct.1,1957 Claude Slavin 08180
1/ 8 Tomey, Nicholas John III June 7, 1972 Nicholas J. Tomey, Jr. 09006
Rybolt, Wannah Leigh July 5,1957 Beverly Cross)Rybolt 07702
Underwood, Debrah L. (Rybolt) Feb. 16, 1953 Beverly Cross)Rybolt 07702
POTT-73-8 Page 2 CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Degree Name Birthdate Parent
3/16 Wano, Marcella Ann Aug. 2, 1964 Billy Gene Wano 09386
3/16 Wano, Linda Sue July 30, 1967 “ “ “
3/16 Wano, Mitchell Garey March 3,1972 ““ “
3/16 Wamego, Kevin Wayne Feb. 24, 1971 William O. Wamego, Jr 09372
1/8 Young, Valerie Jean June 1, 1966 Karol J. Vieux)Young 09244
1/8 Young, Donitta Renee Sept. 2, 1967 “ “ “
5/32 Young, Berva Lyn Dec.12, 1963 Rosemary Wano)Young 10094
1/32 Kessler, Holly Lynn Aug. 23, 1956 Carl Leroy Kessler 04549
1/32 Kessler, Tracey Lee April 4, 1958 “ “ “
1/16 Lehman, Alvin Keith Dec. 19, 1954 George Alvin Lehman 05047
1/16 Lehman, Cheryl Dianne Oct. 28,1960 “ “ “
1/128 Russell, Tammie Lynn May 31, 1960 Shirley A.Tallon)Russell 07695
1/32 Staten, George Lewis Sept.27, 1907 Laura C.Bumbaugh)Staten 08604
1/4 Arnold, Joseph Lester March 10, 1971 Lester Arnold 00272
1/32 Dewitt, Ronald Lee Feb.8, 1946 LeRoy DeWitt 02301
0/0 Munoz, Sheri Irene May 23, 1959 Patricia I. Pappan)Munoz 10633
3/32 McEvers, David Clayton March 12,1929 David McEvers 37-1551
3/64 McEvers, Jill Marie Feb.18,1960 David Clayton McEvers 11100
3/64 McEvers, Cheryl Lynn Sept.28,1954 "" "" “
3/64 McEvers, David Stephen July 7,1956 “ “ “
CERTIFICATION We hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by a vote of 5 for and 0 voting against in a Regular Business Committee Meeting, their being a quorum present at the meeting. Chairman, Paul Schmidlkofer Secretary, Beverly Hughes

73-11: SUMMARY: Resolution to amend Resolution CP-72-10 relative to claims attorneys contract. TRANSCRIPTION: POTT-73-11 Resolution CP-73-11 CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING Shawnee, Oklahoma June 30, 1973 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION CP-72-10 RELATIVE TO CIAIMS ATTORNEYS CONTRACT. WHEREAS, a resolution CP-72-10 was adopted by the General Council of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe on June 24, 1972, authorizing the addition of Jack Joseph as an addi- tional attorney on the Tribes' claim contract, and, WHEREAS, it was the intent of the tribe that Mr. Josephs' firm, Joseph and Friedman, be added as a firm rather than only Mr. Joseph as an individual, and, WHEREAS, it was also the intent of Mr. Louis Rochmes that the firm of Joseph and Friedman be added to the contract rather than Mr. Joseph individually. (See attached letter from Mr. Rochmes, dated Dec. 29, 1973). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Resolution CP-72-10 be and hereby is deemed to have authorized the addition of Joseph and Friedman as additional attorneys with Mr. Louis Rochmes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Bureau of Indian Affairs office is authorized and directed to issue the necessary amendment to the Tribal Claims Attorney Contract to effect said corrections noted above. CERTIFICATION We, Jerry R. Fox, Chairman, and Beverly Hughes, Secretary- Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe do hereby certify that the above resolution 73-11 is a true and exact copy as approved at the Annual General Council Meeting held on June 30, 1973. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto set our hand this 30th day of June, 1973. Jerry R. Fox, Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer

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