1986 Business Committee Resolutions
Author/Creator
Citizen Band Potawatomi.
Author/Creator
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma.
Author/Creator
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe.
Date1986
MediumPaper (copy and parchment)
ClassificationsArchive
Object numberBC.BCR.1986
Description86-166: SUMMARY: Resolution adopting administrative procedures allowing Dr. Francis Levier to function as Tribal Administrator giving him full authority to make necessary personnel changes and suspending the current personnel policies.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POT# 86-166
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ALLOWING DR.
FRANCIS LEVIER TO FUNCTION AS TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR GIVING HIM
FULL AUTHORITY TO MAKE NECESSARY PERSONNEL CHANGES AND SUSPENDING
THE CURRENT PERSONNEL POLICIES.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a
federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under
authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly
authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority
of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 3 of the Tribal Constitution
provides authority to establish ""appropriate administrative
agencies of the tribe""; and
WHEREAS, immediate personnel and policy changes are needed
to perform the goals, objectives, and functions
of the tribal government; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Dr. Francis Levier is appointed
to act as Tribal Administrator with current salary levels
retained, Kenneth Peltier is appointed to coordinate the finance
department with Dr. Levier and Finley and Cook CPA's; all present
personnel policies are repealed which inhibits immediate
necessary personnel changes.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution
POT# 86-166, as approved on the 30th day of June,
1985, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against and
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer"86-166A: "SUMMARY: Resolution adopting administrative procedures allowing elected tribal officials to function as administrative personnel, giving them full authority to administer tribal programs under specific administrative guidelines. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-166-A CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ALLOWING ELECTED TRIBAL OFFICIALS TO FUNCTION AS ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL, GIVING THEM FULL AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER TRIBAL PROGRAMS UNDER SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, Article 4, Section 3 of the Tribal Constitution provides authority to establish ""appropriate administrative agencies of the tribe""; and WHEREAS, immediate personnel and policy changes are needed to perform the goals, objectives, and functions of the tribal government; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Dr. Francis Levier is appointed to act as Tribal Administrator with current salary levels retained, Kenneth Peltier is appointed to coordinate the finance department with Dr. Levier and Finley and Cook CPA's; all present personnel policies are repealed which inhibits immediate necessary personnel changes. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-166-A, as approved on the 8 day of July, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-167: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing per diem payment for Grievance Committee Meetings on an as needed basis. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-167 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PER DIEM PAYMENT FOR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe recognizes the duly elected officials of the Grievance Committee as valuable executives of the tribal judicial branch; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that per diem payments for Grievance Committee meetings will be made to individual Grievance Committee members on an as needed basis. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-167, as approved on the 8 day of July, 1985 with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-168: SUMMARY: Resolution appointing Bob F. Davis, Business Committee Member, to the Prosthesis Committee and removing a present member. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-168 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BOB F. DAVIS, BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEMBER, TO THE PROSTHESIS COMMITTEE AND REMOVING A PRESENT MEMBER. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act on behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; AND WHEREAS, the Business Committee desires that Mr. Bob F. Davis, Business Committee Member, represent the Tribe on the Prosthetic Committee; AND WHEREAS, the Business Committee desires that the present representative, Richard Whitecotton, be replaced by Mr. Davis; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Bob F. Davis is named to replace Mr. Richard Whitecotton on the Prosthetic Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-168, as approved on the 8 day of July, 1985, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against and 1 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-169: SUMMARY: Resolution to contract the special supplemental food program for Women, Infants and Children under Public Law 95-627 for FY86. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-169 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UNDER PUBLIC LAW 95-627 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have operated a successful WIC Program in fiscal years previous; AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma elect to contract through Regional and National USDA-FNS offices; AND WHEREAS, Francis Levier is hereby authorized to negotiate this contract and any amendments thereto; AND WHEREAS, John A. Barrett, Jr. is the tribal official authorized to execute the grant contract or an amendments thereto; AND WHEREAS, the final grant contract will be reviewed and approved by the Business Committee; AND WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this resolution shall be continuing through the contract term; AND WHEREAS, the proposed start date of the contract shall be October 1, 1985; AND WHEREAS, the term of the contract shall be 12 months; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma will contract funds through Regional and National USDA-FNS offices for WIC. CERTIFICATION We, JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., Tribal Chairman, and KENNETH E. PELTIER, SR.,Secretary/Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, hereby certify that the above Resolution, POT#86-169, is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on the 8th day of July, 1985 with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr. Secretary/Treasurer
86-170: SUMMARY: Resolution to support a joint Indian Child Welfare Act Program between the CBP Indians of Oklahoma and the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and defining procedural guidelines for administering same. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-170 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A JOINT INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT PROGRAM BETWEEN THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA AND THE IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA AND DEFINING PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTERING SAME. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is authorized to submit a proposal on behalf of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe to provide services under the Indian Child Welfare grant commencing August 1, 1985 and operating for an 11 month period; and WHEREAS, the agreement between the Iowa Tribe and the Potawatomi Tribe provides for all administrative funds in the grant to accrue to the Iowa Tribe and all direct funds to be administered by the Potawatomi Tribe for the cost of the on-going ICWA director, Mozella Larney; and WHEREAS, Ken Cadaret, Potawatomi Tribe Health Services Director is directed by the Business Committee to supervise program personnel and control the expenditure of funds for direct costs to the satisfaction of the Iowa Tribe and the BIA under the beforementioned agreement; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Joint ICWA program for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma and the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is hereby authorized and shall be administered under an agreement between both tribes in which administrative funds are to be controlled by the Iowa Tribe and direct program funds for staff costs are administered under the direction of Ken Cadaret of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-170, as approved on the 8th day of July 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-171: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting the BIA to enter into a Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program contract with the CBP Indians of Oklahoma in FY86. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-171 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A CONSOLIDATED TRIBAL GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN FISCAL YEAR 1986. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, is authorized to request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs combine: (1) FY-86 Housing Improvement Program (2) FY-86 Self-Determination Grant, and, (3) FY-86 Roads Maintenance, into a Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program Contract; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desire to operate a Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program to provide Tribal Government Development, and Housing Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Administrator is hereby authorized to negotiate this contract and any amendments there to; and WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman is hereby empowered to execute this contract and any amendments thereto; and WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be for the 12 month term of the proposed FY-86 contract or until said authorization is withdrawn by Resolution of the Business Committee; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee members reserve the right to review the contract document and any amendments thereto prior to signature by designated person; and WHEREAS, the proposed term of this Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program shall be from October 1, 1985 through and including September 30, 1986; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs administratively adjust FY-86 funds available to this Tribe in, (1) Housing Improvement, (2) Self-Determination Grant, and, (3) Road Maintenance, into a Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program contract to provide the specified services to our Tribe in Fiscal year 1986. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT#86-171, as approved on the 8th day of July, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-173: SUMMARY: Resolution appointing the firm of Pierson, Ball, & Dowd and, in particular Michael Minnis, as General Attorney for the CBP Indians of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-173 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE FIRM OF PIERSON, BALL & DOWD AND, IN PARTICULAR, MICHAEL MINNIS, AS GENERAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is authorized to hire Attorney(s); and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has signed a standard General Attorney format contract with Michael Minnis; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma agrees to pay Michael Minnis at a rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed $16,500 per year; and WHEREAS, The length of this contract will be for two (2) years; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma reserve the right to hire Special Counsel as needed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hire the firm of Pierson, Ball & Dowd and particularly Michael Minnis as General Counsel for a period of two years. CERTIFICATION WE, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Pot. # 86-173, as approved on July 29th , 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth Peltier, Sr., Secretary-Treasurer
86-174: SUMMARY: Resolution setting the service area population for the CBP Indians of Oklahoma's HIP population regulations. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-174 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION SETTING THE SERVICE AREA POPULATION FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA'S HIP POPULATION AND REGULATIONS. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desire to contract HIP funds for FY86; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have determined that the number of HIP Homes in the service area is 951 homes; and WHEREAS, the need exists for specific income guidelines which is to be set at: $12,000 per household and $1,000 for each dependent as maximum levels; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma choose to use the city codes or State Building Codes, whichever is appropriate; and WHEREAS, a selection and prioritization system for HIP assistance as required by federal code. The system will include all Indian persons in the service areas as follows: 1. Individuals over 65 years of age; 2. Individuals on fixed incomes and/or who are handicapped; 3. Households with minor dependents; and 4. others; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tribe requests that funding for FY86 be contracted to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to serve the 951 homes in the service area of the Tribe. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-174, as approved on the 29th day of July, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-175: SUMMARY: Resolution reaffirming the jurisdictional boundaries of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-175 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma sold their land in Kansas through the 1867 Treaty; and WHEREAS, the Treaty of 1868 with the United States was ratified on July 25, 1968; and WHEREAS, the Treaty of 1867, Article 2 provides for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to purchase reservation lands in Oklahoma Territory; and WHEREAS, the north boundaries of the reservation was described as being south of the North Canadian River; and WHEREAS, the south boundaries of the reservation was described as being north of the South Canadian River; and WHEREAS, the west boundaries of the reservation was described as east of the Indian Meridian; and WHEREAS, the east boundary of the reservation was described as west of the Seminole County line; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee has maintained these boundaries as the jurisdiction of the Tribe; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma reaffirm the traditional boundaries as the jurisdictional boundaries of the Tribe in all business or other dealings. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-175, as approved on the 16 day of Sept., 1985, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. 1 absent John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-176: SUMMARY: Resolution pursuant to Resolution 85-160, Appoint John A. Barrett, Jr., Bob Davis, Kenneth Peltier, Doyle Owens, and Francis Levier to the tax commission. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-176 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 85-160, APPOINT JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., BOB DAVIS, KENNETH PELTIER, DOYLE OWENS, AND FRANCIS LEVIER TO THE TAX COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee has the authority to appoint a Tax Commission; and WHEREAS, the Tax Ordinance requires the appointment of a five member Tax Commission; and WHEREAS, the Tax Commission is authorized to appropriate funds for govern- mental purposes; and WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to appoint a TAX Commission. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma appoint John A. Barrett, Jr., Bob Davis, Kenneth Peltier, Doyle Owens, and Francis Levier to the Tax Commission. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-176, as approved on the 29th day of July,1985 with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-177: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting that the CBP Indians of Oklahoma to enter into a contractual agreement with the IHS, Oklahoma City Area, to provide for P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination continuation funds to be used for the CHR Program for Fiscal Year 1986. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-177 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, OKLAHOMA CITY AREA, TO PROVIDE FOR P.L. 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION CONTINUATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, is interested in the further development of tribal capabilities for operations of health services for the benefit of all tribal members; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is fully aware of its options of contracts and hereby chooses to implement a Community Health Representative Program Contract for FY 86 under the authority of P.L. 93-638; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Administrator is eligible for consideration of grant and contract applications under P.L. 93-638 funds; and WHEREAS, there is a need to provide home health services, health education services, health maintenance services, disease control services, and emergency Medical services program; and WHEREAS, the proposed and requested commencement date for the executed contract is October 1, 1985 through September 30, 1986; and WHEREAS, the proposed term of the contract document is twelve (12) months; and WHEREAS, these authorities will remain in effect until such time as the Business Committee chooses to withdraw said authorizations, and by subsequent resolution; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee reserves the right to review the contract document and any amendments thereto prior to signature by designated person; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma wishes to make application to the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service for P.L. 93-638 funds to contract for the Community Health Representative Program. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-177, as approved on the 13th day of Aug. 1985, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-178: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the drawdown of $40,000.00 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the Prosthetic Program. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT # 86-178 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAWDOWN OF $40,000 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE PROSTHETIC PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, and the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws, AND WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma were awarded a claim and the monies were distributed to their Tribal members, AND WHEREAS, the General Council had prepared and passed a plan for the use of their 20% set-aside of the original amount of claim monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account, AND WHEREAS, the General Council voted to request the 20% set-aside monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account to operate a Prosthetic and Health Aids, and Scholarship Program, AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is requesting the draw down of $40,000.00 from the interest accrued on said 20% set-aside to be used for the Health Aids and Prosthetics Program, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee voted to request the $40,000.00 of interest accrued be drawn down for the Health Aids and Prosthetics Program. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do herby certify that the above Resolution, Pott # 86-178 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on Aug. 13, 1985 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth Peltier Sr., Secretary
Attachments: Attachment.1-Tribal Purchase Order (3 copies) Attachment.2-Page 2 approval with signature (1 copy)
86-179: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the drawdown of $40,000.00 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the Scholarship Program. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT # 86-179 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAW DOWN OF $40,000 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, and the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws, AND WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma were awarded a claim and the monies were distributed to their tribal members, AND WHEREAS, the General Council had prepared and passed a plan for the use of their 20% set-aside of the original amount of claim monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account, AND WHEREAS, the General Council voted to request the 20% set-aside monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account to operate a Prosthetic and Health Aid, and Scholarship Program, AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is requesting the draw down of $40,000.00 from the interest accrued on said 20% set-aside to be used for the Scholarship Program, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee voted to request the $40,000.00 of interest accrued be drawn down for the Scholarship Program. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do herby certify that the above Resolution, POTT # 86-179 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on Aug. 13, 1985 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth Peltier Sr., Secretary
86-180: SUMMARY: Resolution adopting the CBP Indians of Oklahoma Personnel Policy. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-180 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA PERSONNEL POLICY. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee have reivewed the Personnel Policy; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Policy is mandated by funding agencies as a condition of funding; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has rescinded the previous personnel policies; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has voted to accept the new Personnel Policies; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma that the new personnel policies be adopted. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-180, as approved on the 13th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-181: SUMMARY: Amended 86-190 - Pertaining to enrollment. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT # 86-181 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA WHEREAS, the following people were voted into membership of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Dwayne Patrick 3/32 7-26-47 Mavis Patrick 1/16 06795
Holly Fawn Bruno 7/32 01-06-74 Thomas E. Bruno 7/16 01172
Stephen S. Brinson 1/8 9-21-84 Elizabeth Brinson 1/4 07407
Rose M Woofter 1/64 9-29-55 Mary L. Brown 1/32 01133
Timothy W. Brown 1/64 9-03-58 Mary L. Brown 1/32 01133
Lori A. Todd 1/64 3-23-61 Mary L. Brown 1/32 01133
Andrew J. Brown 1/64 9-05-57 Mary L. Brown 1/32 01133
Anthony W. Brown 1/64 9-16-56 Mary L. Brown 1/32 01133
Rae Bonnie White 3/16 5-29-14 Louise MelloiseWhite 3/8 37-1586
Sara L. Scott 3/32 8-11-38 Rae Bonnie White 3/16
Rae Bonnie WhiteJr 3/32 11 -10-36 Rae Bonnie White 3/16
William Alan White 3/32 1-22-46 Rae Bonnie White 3/16
Virginia Lee Brown 3/32 9-23-23 Mary Kahdot Stone 3/16 37-2327 ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬-_____________________________________________________________________________________ CERTIFICATION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above Resolution POTT #86-181, is a true and exact copy as a quorum of members present and this Resolution was adopted by a vote of 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Date: 8/13/1985 John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth Peltier Sr., Secretery
86-182: SUMMARY: Resolution reaffirming the resolutions 86-166 through 86-181 as passed during the protest period of the 1985 Tribal Election. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-182 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING RESOLUTIONS 86-166 THROUGH 86-181 AS PASSED DURING THE PROTEST PERIOD OF THE 1985 TRIBAL ELECTION. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the current seated Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee has transacted business through Resolutions and Business Committee meetings; and WHEREAS, the seated Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee, though installed, was operating in a period where the election had not yet been certified; and WHEREAS, the election was certified on August 20, 1985; and WHEREAS, the seated Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee are officially installed and certified; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma reaffirm Resolutions 86-166 through 86-181 as passed during protest period of the 1985 Tribal Election. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-182, as approved on the 27th day of August 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-183: SUMMARY: Resolution to appropriate funds to hold a regional meeting of Tribal Members in Denver, Colorado. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-183 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HOLD A REGIONAL MEETING OF TRIBAL MEMBERS IN DENVER, COLORADO. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the amended Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Constitution has been approved; and WHEREAS, the new constitution provides for greater participation by all Tribal members; and WHEREAS, Regional meetings are being scheduled to better inform Tribal members of the activities of the Tribes; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has chosen to hold Regional meetings to educate Tribal members in order that they can make educated business decisions when voting as the Council; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma appropriate tribal funds to hold a Regional meeting of Tribal members in Denver, Colorado. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-183, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-184: SUMMARY: Resolution accepting the Western Heritage Life Insurance company health and dental policy for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-184 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WESTERN HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HEALTH AND DENTAL POLICY FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma provides Health Insurance as a fringe benefit to the Tribe; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has reviewed the policies; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has made changes in the policies; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has approved the policies; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby accept the Health and Dental Policies presented by Western Heritage Life Insurance Company. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-184, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-185: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting funding from the administration for Native Americans for a grant to adopt a governance system, through codes and manuals, and to establish a tribal economic development plan. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-185 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION FOR NATIVE AMERICANS FOR A GRANT TO ADOPT A GOVERNANCE SYSTEM, THROUGH CODES AND MANUALS, AND TO ESTABLISH A TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee has had codes drafted and a tax commission implemented; and WHEREAS, the implementation of the governmental codes for the Tribe is critical to the development of the Governmental Structure of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, the Tax Commission is designed to generate funding for essential governmental purposes; and WHEREAS, funding for the 1985-86 year will enable the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to implement the codes, secure any additional other codes needed, implement an economic development system and draft a land use plan; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bueiness Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma request funding from the Administration for Native Americans for a grant to implement newly drafted codes, tax commission, and economic development. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-185, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-185A: SUMMARY: Resolution increasing the Potawatomi sales tax from three-percent (3%), to five percent (5%), to take effect immediately and upon implementation by the tax commission. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-185A CITIZEN BAND POTAWATONI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE POTAWATOMI SALES TAX FROM THREE-PERCENT (3%), TO FIVE PERCENT (5%), TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY AND UPON IMPLEMENTATION BY THE TAX COMMISSION. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians deem it necessary to strengthen the Tribal Government by licensing and regulating certain conduct within the Tribal jurisdiction, and; WHEREAS, the purpose of the General Revenue and Taxation Ordinance is to provide simple, fair, straightforward, and efficient procedures for licensing and regulation, and; WHEREAS, the levy and collection of certain revenue and taxes, the administration and enforcement of Tribal Tax Laws, and the establishment of the rates of tax is the responsibility of the tribe, now; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma efficiently and effectively exercises it's confirmed governmental responsibility within Indian Country, subject to the jurisdiction of the Tribe, does hereby increase the Potawatomi sales tax rate to five percent (5%) of gross sales. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-185A, as approved on the 27 day of Aug, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary/ Treasurer
86-186: SUMMARY: Resolution installing Jean Lareau Miller as honorary tribal archivist. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-186 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION INSTALLING JEAN LAREAU MILLER AS HONORARY TRIBAL ARCHIVIST. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma recognize that Jean LaReau Miller has been actively involved in Tribal Archive work; and WHEREAS, Jean LaReau Miller has assisted the Tribe on a volunteer basis with the Tribe's Archives; and WHEREAS, Jean LaReau Miller has contributed materials and assistance with developing an archive system for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, Jean LaReau Miller has volunteered her time and effort above and beyond the call of duty; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby install Jean LaReau Miller as Honorary Tribal Historian. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-186, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-187: SUMMARY: Resolution to adopt R. David Edmunds as an Honorary Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Member and installing him as Honorary Tribal Historian. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-187 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT R. DAVID EDMUNDS AS AN HONORARY CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBAL MEMBER AND INSTALLING HIM AS HONORARY TRIBAL HISTORIAN. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, Dr. R. David Edmunds has been involved in researching the Potawatomi Tribe's History; and WHEREAS, Dr. R. David Edmunds has contributed copies of his research to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, Dr. R. David Edmunds has assisted Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian persons with geneology and other research; and WHEREAS, Dr. R. David Edmunds has assisted the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in research and speaking engagements; and WHEREAS, Dr. R. David Edmunds has been of invaluable help to the Tribe; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby adopt Dr. R. David Edmunds as an Honorary Tribal Member and install him as Honorary Tribal Historian. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-187, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-188: SUMMARY: Resolution to adopt Father Joseph Murphy as an Honorary Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Member. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT#86-188 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT FATHER JOSEPH MURPHY AS AN HONORARY CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBAL MEMBER. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has been involved in researching the Potawatomi Tribe's history; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has contributed copies of his works to the Tribe; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has assisted the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in research and history related areas; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has made his book, ""A History . . . "" available to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has contributed greatly to the cultural development of the Tribe; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby adopt Father Joseph Murphy as an Honorary Tribal Member. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-188, as approved on the 27th day of August 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-189: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting that the BIA, Shawnee Agency pay Indian money, proceeds of labor to the tribe as per the IIM Letter of August 20, 1985. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-189 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, SHAWNEE AGENCY PAY INDIAN MONEY, PROCEEDS OF LABOR TO THE TRIBE AS PER THE IIM LETTER OF AUGUST 20, 1985. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has $53.76 in IMPL funds with the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and WHEREAS, the deadline for requesting such funds is August 20, 1985; and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to assist the Tribal gift shop; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma request that the Shawnee Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs pay $53.76 available to the Tribe in Indian Money, Proceeds of Labor funds to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-189, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with voting-Tor , 5 voting again s t and abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
Attachments: Attachment.1-Memo from Retha Murdock Acting Superintendent. (3 copies)
86-190: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma and amending Resolution Pott #86-181. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT # 86-190 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA AND AMENDING RESOLUTION POTT # 86-181. WHEREAS, the following people are rescinded from enrollment with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma due to an error in the processing of their applications. -_____________________________________________________________________________________
Rose M. Woofter (F) 3/32 9-20-55 Mary L. Brown (M) 3/16 # 02509 1-09-37
Timothy W. Brown (M) 3/32 9-03-58 Mary L. Brown (M) 3/16 # 02509 1-09-37
Lori A. Todd (F) 3/32 3-23-61 Mary L. Brown (M) 3/16 # 02509 1-09-37
Andrew J. Brown (M) 3/32 9-05-57 Mary L. Brown (M) 3/16 # 02509 1-09-37
Anthony W. Brown (M) 3/32 9-16-56 Mary L. Brown (M) 3/16 # 02509 1-09-37 _____________________________________________________________________________________ NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION WE, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above Resolution POTT # 86-190 is a true and exact copy as quorum of members present and the Resolution was adopted by a vote of 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. DATE: 8/27/1985 John A. Barret, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary"
Attachments: "Attachment.1-Letter from Tribal Rolls on Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma letterhead. (3 copies) Attachment.2-Letter from Sara Louise Scott reply to letter August 15, 1985. (3 copies) Attachment.3-Memo on Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma letterhead. (3 copies) Attachment.4-Enrollment list (3 copies) Attachment.5-Indian Census Roll (3 copies) Attachment.6-Delayed Certificate of Birth (3 copies)
86-191: SUMMARY: Resolution increasing the Potawatomi Sales Tax form three-percent (3%), to five percent (5%), to take effect immediately and upon implementation by the Tax Commission. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-191 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE POTAWATOMI SALES TAX FROM THREE-PERCENT (3%), TO FIVE PERCENT (5%), TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY AND UPON IMPLEMENTATION BY THE TAX COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians deem it necessary to strengthen the Tribal Government by licensing and regulating certain conduct within the Tribal jurisdiction, and; WHEREAS, the purpose of the General Revenue and Taxation Ordinance is to provide simple, fair, straightforward, and efficient procedures for licensing and regulation, and; WHEREAS, the levy and collection of certain revenue and taxes, the administration and enforcement of Tribal Tax Laws, and the establishment of the rates of tax is the responsibility of the tribe, now; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma efficiently and effectively exercises it's confirmed governmental responsibility within Indian Country, subject to the jurisdiction of the Tribe, does hereby increase the Potawatomi sales tax rate to five percent (5%) of gross sales. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-191, as approved on the 27th day of Aug, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr. Secretary/Treasurer
86-192: SUMMARY: Resolution designating D. Amob Perroye as the Official envoy from the CBP Indians of Oklahoma at the Kee-Boon-Me-Koa Festival where the five bands of the Potawatomi will meet. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-192 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING D. AMOB PERROTE AS THE OFFICIAL ENVOY FROM THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA AT THE KEE-BOON-ME-KOA FESTIVAL WHERE THE FIVE BANDS OF THE POTAWATOMI WILL MEET. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Tribe feel that the meeting of the Bands is very important; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have investigated the meeting of the Bands in South Bend, Indiana in the summer of 1984; and WHEREAS, the meeting at the Kee-Boon-Me-Koa Festival is seen as a continuation of the previous meeting; and WHEREAS, D. Amob Perrote has represented the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee in the past; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have voted to send D. Amob Perrote to represent the Tribe as the official envoy; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma designate D. Amob Perrote as the offical envoy from the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma at the Kee-Boon-Me-Koa Festival where the five bands of the Potawatomi will meet. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-192, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-193: SUMMARY: Resolution commending Jack Clemence for his performance as director of the Absentee Shawnee housing authority. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-193 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JACK CLEMENCE FOR HIS PERFORMANCE AS DIRECTOR OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE HOUSING AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have worked with the Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, Jack Clemence has been Director of the Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, Jack Clemence made every effort to involve the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians in the affairs of the Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, Jack Clemence had kept open communications with the Business Committee and the Tribal Administration; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority made tremendous advances for Indian Housing during Jack Clemence's administration; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma commend Jack Clemence for his excellent performance as Director of the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-193, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-194: SUMMARY: Resolution commending Judge Lawrence Wahpepah for his performance as CFR Court Judge. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-194 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JUDGE LAWRENCE WAHPEPAH FOR HIS PERFORMANCE AS CFR COURT JUDGE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians has adopted the CFR Court as the Tribe; and WHEREAS, the CFR Court has served the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, Lawrence Wahpepah has served as Judge for the CFR Court; and WHEREAS, Judge Lawrence Wahpepah has been a patient, fair, yet firm officer of the court; and WHEREAS, Judge Lawrence Wahpepah has been an outstanding leader to the Indian people of the Shawnee District; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma commend Judge Lawrence Wahpepah for his outstanding performance as CFR Court Judge. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-194, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-195: SUMMARY: Resolution to adopt Father Joseph Murphy as an Honorary Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Member. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-195 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT FATHER JOSEPH MURPHY AS AN HONORARY CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBAL MEMBER. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS Father Joseph Murphy has been involved in researching the Potawatomi Tribe's history; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has contributed copies of his works to the Tribe; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has assisted the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in research and history related areas; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has made his book, ""Potawatomi Indians of the West -- Origins of the Citizen Band"" available to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, Father Joseph Murphy has contributed greatly to the cultural development of the Tribe; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby adopt Father Joseph Murphy as an Honorary Tribal Member. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-195, as approved on the 27th day of August 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-196: SUMMARY: Resolution to request funding from the US Dept. of Health and Human Services for a low income heating and energy program (LIHEAP). TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-196 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A LOW INCOME HEATING AND ENERGY PROGRAM (LIHEAP). WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is eligible to apply for a Low Income Heating and Energy Grant; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has complied with the regulations for grant application; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma wishes to conduct a Low Income Heating and Energy Grant for FY-86; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma propose to use the funds toward assisting low income, elderly, and handicapped persons with heating and other energy assistance; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma agree to abide by the attached signed assurances; and WHEREAS, Dr. Francis Levier, Tribal Administrator is authorized to negotiate and accept the grant for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma request funding for the FY-86 Low Income Heating and Energy Program Grant. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-196, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985 with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions . John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-197: SUMMARY: Resolution to request funding from the US Dept. of Health and Human Services for the Community Services Block Grant. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-197 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is eligible to apply for a Community Services Block Grant; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has complied with the regulations for grant application; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma wishes to conduct a Block Grant for FY-86; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma propose to use the funds toward the omelioration of poverty; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma agree to abide by the attached signed assurances; and WHEREAS, Dr. Francis Levier, Tribal Administrator is authorized to negotiate and accept the grant for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma request funding for the FY-86 Community Services Block Grant. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-197, as approved on the 27th day of August, 1985 with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and abstentions . John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-198: SUMMARY: Resolution to authorize the draw down of $12,700.00 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the Scholarship Program. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT # 86-198 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAW DOWN OF $12,700.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, and the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws, AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma were awarded a claim and the monies were distributed to their Tribal members, AND WHEREAS, the General Council had prepared and passed a plan for the use of their 20% set-aside of the original amount of claim monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account, AND WHEREAS, The General Council voted to request the 20% set-aside monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account to operate a Prosthetic and Health Aid, and Scholarship Program, AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is requesting the draw down of $12,700.00 from the interest accrued on said 20% set-aside to be used for the Scholarship Program, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee voted to request the $12,700.00 of interest accrued be drawn down for the Scholarship Program. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above Resolution, POTT # 86-198 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on 10-Sept-1985 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed, and ___ abstentions. John. A. Barret Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
86-199: SUMMARY: Resolution implementing a lease with the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority on 6.9 acres of land to be used for H.U.D. Project No. OK 953091022 which will provide 25 low income elderly housing units. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-199 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING A LEASE WITH THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON 6.9 ACRES OF LAND TO BE USED FOR H.U.D. PROJECT NO. OK 953091022 WHICH WILL PROVIDE 25 LOW INCOME ELDERLY HOUSING UNITS. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee recognize the need for a 25 unit elderly low income housing project; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has purchased the 6.9 acres of land for the 25 housing units; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee agrees that upon repayment of the cost of the housing units to H.U.D. the project will become the property of the Tribe; and WHEREAS, the housing project will assist low income elderly persons in the Shawnee area; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee see elderly housing as a major need of the Tribe; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma approve the lease with the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority on 6.9 acres of land to be used for H.U.D. Project No. OK953091022 which will provide 25 low income elderly housing units. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-199, as approved on the 10th day of Sept., 1985, with 3 voting for, 0 voting against 2 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-200: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the Tribal Attorney to bring suit against John Schoemann and others for monies received because of Shoemann's Breach of his fiduciary duty and violations of Tribal and Federal Laws while Tribal Administrator. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-200 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRIBAL ATTORNEY TO BRING SUIT AGAINST JOHN SCHOEMANN AND OTHERS FOR MONIES RECEIVED BECAUSE OF SHOEMANN'S BREACH OF HIS FIDUCIARY DUTY AND VIOLATIONS OF TRIBAL AND FEDERAL LAWS WHILE TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma has asked its tribal attorney to investigate the activities of former Tribal Administrator John D. Schoemann in connection with his operation of the tribal bingo program from 1980 through 1983, in connection with his sale to the tribe of 16.26 acres in August of 1983 for the USDA commodity food program, and in connection with his purchase of golf clubs in the Spring of 1983; and WHEREAS, the tribal attorney has now reported to the Business Committee that in all three operations Mr. Schoemann violated his fiduciary duty as Tribal Administrator and violated federal statutory and regulatory law and tribal law, and should be made to account for the funds received; and WHEREAS, the tribal attorney has recommended that the Business Committee bring suit to force Mr. Schoemann to account for the monies received on these three activities and to return the money to the tribe; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby authorize Michael Minnis, tribal attorney, to bring suit in an appropriate forum against John Schoemann and others to require an accounting from Mr. Schoemann when he was Tribal Administrator and a return of all funds improperly retained by Mr. Schoemann and others in violation of Mr. Schoemann's fiduciary duty to the tribe and in violation of federal statutory and regulatory law and tribal law and do all other matters and conduct other investigations as may be necessary to bring and fully prosecute this suit; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this authority shall remain in effect for however long is necessary to fully prosecute this litigation. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-200, as approved on the 16th day of Sept. 1985, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent and ___ abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-201: SUMMARY: Resolution transmitting CBP Indians of Oklahoma Codes and Ordinances to the Tribal Court (CFR Court). TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-201 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TRANSMITTING CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA CODES AND ORDINANCES TO THE TRIBAL COURT (CFR COURT). WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma adopted the CFR Court as the Tribal Court by Resolution POT# _______ in 19___ ; and WHEREAS, the CFR Court has performed the judicial functions of the Tribe since the passage of Resolution POT#_______; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has adopted Codes and Ordinances for the Tribe; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has the authority to adopt laws, ordinances, and codes; and WHEREAS, the Tribal Court (CFR Court) will serve as the judicial system to implement the laws, codes and ordinances of the Tribe; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma transmit the adopted Codes and Ordinances to the Tribal Court for judicial implementation. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT#86-201, as approved on the 17th day of Sept, 1985, with 3 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-203: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POTT# 86-203 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the following people were voted into enrollment with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Richard F.(A) Bailey Sr. (M) 7/128 05-20-33 Mary A. Hurd (GgM) 7/16 37-p454 unknown
Sharon R. Guymon (F) 7/256 12-01-56 Richard A. Bailey (F) 7/128 pending 05-20-33
Richard A. Bailey Jr. (M) 7/256 10-18-55 Richard F. Bailey (F) 7/128 pending 05-20-33
Steven Ross Homesley (M) 1/256 03-03-51 Edna C. Taylor (M) 1/128 #03936 12-11-31
Mary M. Clark (F) 1/16 06-12-52 Catherine A Clark (M) 1/8 #11787 02-02-25
Tiffany M. Little (F) 7/32 02-18-81 Teresa A. Bruno (M) 7/16 #1186 11-07-61
Tabitha D. Little (F) 7/32 04-28-78 Teresa A. Bruno (M) 7/16 #1186 11-07-61
Diane M. Wiltjer (F) 1/32 09-14-38 Alfred Nourie Jr. (F) 1/16 37-1846 ??-??-10
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the Business Committee of the Citizen band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above Resolution, POTT# 86-203 is a true and exact copy as quorum of members present and the Resolution was adopted by a vote of 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. DATE: 9/29/1985 John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary-Treasurer
86-204: SUMMARY: Resolution appointing the firm of Cotton, Day and Doyle and, in particular Ben Cotton, as special attorney for the CBP Indians of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-204 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE FIRM OF COTTEN, DAY & DOYLE AND, IN PARTICULAR BEN COTTEN, AS SPECIAL ATTORNEY FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is authorized to hire attorney(s); and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has signed a standard Special Attorney format contract with Ben Cotten; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma agrees to pay Ben Cotten at a rate of $150 to $175 per hour, not to exceed $12,000; and WHEREAS, the length of this contract will be for up to one (1) year; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma reserve the right to hire other Special Counsel as needed; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hire the firm of Cotten, Day & Doyle and particularly Ben Cotten as Special Counsel for a period of up to one year. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-204, as approved on the 29th day of Sept., 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-205: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or Secretary/Treasurer of the Tribe to sign farming and grazing lease #4883. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-205 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN OR SECRETARY/ TREASURER OF THE TRIBE TO SIGN FARMING AND GRAZING LEASE #4883. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma owns an individual 5/972 restricted interest the CP #395 allotment; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is authorized to lease land in which an interest is held; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has voted in regular session to appoint the Chairman, Vice- Chairman or Secretary/Treasurer as official signatures for Farming and Grazing Lease #4883; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma authorize the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Secretary/Treasurer of the Tribe to sign Farming and Grazing Lease #4883. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-205, as approved on the 24th day of Oct., 1985, with 3 voting for, 0 voting against, 2 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-206: SUMMARY: Resolution acknowledging receipt of the law and order code which were drafted for the five tribes of the Shawnee Agency, and reaffirming the CFR Court as the CBP Tribal Court. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-206 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE LAW AND ORDER CODE WHICH WERE DRAFTED FOR THE FIVE TRIBES OF THE SHAWNEE AGENCY, AND REAFFIRMING THE CFR COURT AS THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBAL COURT. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is authorized to implement a Tribal Court; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has adopted the CFR Court of the Shawnee Agency as the Tribal Court; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has received the Codes for Courts and Law and Order from the firm of Pipestem and Rice; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee will modify the Codes to fit the needs of the Tribe; and WHEREAS, the Codes emphasize an inter-Tribal Court System; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has chosen to retain the CFR Court as the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma acknowledge receipt of the Law and Order Codes which were drafted for the Five Tribes of the Shawnee Agency, and reaffirming the CFR Court as the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-206, as approved on the 31th day of Oct., 1985, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-207: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the CBP Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: A RESOLUTION POTT # 86-207 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the following people were voted into enrollment with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian tribe of Oklahoma. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Gregg T. Bailey (M) 7/256 09-10-53 Gary T. Bailey (F) 7/128 12175
Melvin L. Sasser (M) N/D 06-09-24 Eligible for Census ( ) N/D pending
Ervin L. Sasser (M) N/D 03-25-26 Eligible for Census ( ) N/D pending
Sandy B. Driver (F) N/D 02-24-50 Melvin L. Sasser (F) N/D pending
Glen Don Sasser (M) N/D 01-14-46 Melvin L. Sasser (F) N/D pending
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above Resolution, POTT # 86-207 is a true and exact copy as a quorum of members present and the Resolution was adopted by a vote of 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. DATE: 11/17/85 John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary- Treasurer
Attachments: ATTACHMENT.1-Appropriation Budget of Tribal Tax Funds (3 copies)
86-208: SUMMARY: Resolution appropriating $39,629.00 from the Tax Commission, to purchase an IBM System 36 Computer and attachments. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-208 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $39,629.00 FROM THE TAX COMMISSION, TO PURCHASE AN IBM SYSTEM 36 COMPUTER AND ATTACHMENTS. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee see the need to have in-house computer services; and WHEREAS, the computerized accounting with a private firm was inadequate to meet the needs of the Tribe; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has developed beyond the feasibility of conducting the accounting system manually; and WHEREAS, the computerized accounting system is an essential governmental function; and WHEREAS, the IBM System 36 is capable of handling the computer needs of the Tribe; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma appropriate $39,629.00 from the Tax Commission to purchase an IBM System 36 computer and attachments. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-208, as approved on the 1st day of Dec., 1985, with 3 voting for, 0 voting against, 2 absent and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer"
86-209: "SUMMARY: Resolution ""Requesting the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to waive 25 CFR sct. 271.2r which provides ""That in any case where a contract is let to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting of such contract""; as it relates to contracting of the Shawnee Agency Police Services Only. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-209 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO WAIVE 25 CFR § 271.2r WHICH PROVIDES ""THAT IN ANY CASE WHERE A CONTRACT IS LET TO AN ORGANIZATION TO PERFORM SERVICES BENEFITING MORE THAN ONE INDIAN TRIBE, THE APPROVAL OF EACH SUCH INDIAN TRIBE SHALL BE A PREREQUISITE TO THE LETTING OF SUCH CONTRACT""; AS IT RELATES TO CONTRACTING OF THE SHAWNEE AGENCY POLICE SERVICES ONLY. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, this request for waiver is only for the contracting of police services; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe has unsuccessfully attempted to secure a police report on a six (6) month old case; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have had a quality police department for nearly two years; and WHEREAS, the Police Department of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have continued to conduct Bureau police services at the request of the Shawnee Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs; and WHEREAS, the police services of the Shawnee Agency have provided little if any assistance to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, the contracting of one fifth of the Agencies police funds will not displace any Government employees; and WHEREAS, the contracting of these funds will not significantly reduce services to the Five Tribes; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma requests the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to waive the requirement for ""all Tribes to concur to contract police services at the Shawnee Agency"" (25 CFR 271.2R). CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-209, as approved on the 17 day of NOVEMBER, 1985, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-210: SUMMARY: Resolution to authorize the draw down of $40,000.00 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the Scholarship Program. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT # 86-210 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAW DOWN OF $40,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, and the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws, AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma were awarded a claim and the monies were distributed to their Tribal members, AND WHEREAS, the General Council had prepared and passed a plan for the use of their 20% set-aside of the original amount of claim monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account, AND WHEREAS, the General Council voted to request the 20% set-aside monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account to operate a Prosthetic and Health Aid, and Scholarship Program, AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is requesting the draw down of $40,000.00 from the interest accrued on said 20% set-aside to be used for the Scholarship Program, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee voted to request the $40,000.00 of interest accrued be drawn down for the Scholarship Program. CERTIFICATION WE, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above Resolution, POT # 86-210 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on 12/8/1985 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. John A . Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
86-211: SUMMARY: Resolution to authorize the draw down of $40,000.00 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the Prosthetic Program. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT # 86-211 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAW DOWN OF $40,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE PROSTHETIC PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of OKlahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, and the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws, AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma were awarded a claim and the monies were distributed to their Tribal members, AND WHEREAS, the General Council had prepared and passed a plan for the use of their 20% set-aside of the original amount of claim monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account, AND WHEREAS, the General Council voted to request the 20% set-aside monies to be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account to operate a Prosthetic and Health Aid, and Scholarship Program, AND WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is requesting the draw down of $40,000.00 from the interest accrued on said 20% set-aside to be used for the Health Aids and Prosthetic Program, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee voted to request the $40,000.00 of interest accrued be drawn down for the Health Aids and Prosthetics Program. CERTIFICATION WE, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above Resolution, POT # 86-211 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on 12/8/1985 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
86-212: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the CBP Indians Tribe of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT # 86-212 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the following people were voted into enrollment with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. ¬¬¬¬¬¬-_____________________________________________________________________________________
Lloyd Brian Johnson M 3/16 10/26/75 Lloyd Dean Johnson (F) 3/8 04311 08-01-44
Lacey Jae Johnson F 3/16 07-24-85 Lloyd Dean Johnson (F) 3/8 04311 08-01-44
Sherryl Lee Moody F 1/64 04-01-46 Peggy Lou Riggin (M)1/32 11588 10-03-29
Pamela Bailey Osen F 7/256 07-06-54 Richard F. Bailey (F)7/128 12269 05-20-33
Laura Dean Monroe F 3/32 08-30-25 Jonnie M. Monroe (F)3/16 *1665 ??-??-03
Melody Nehrling F 3/64 09-22-46 Laura Dean Monroe (M)3/32 PENDG 08-30-25
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above Resolution, Pot # 86-212 is a true and exact copy as a quorum of members present and the Resolution was adopted by a vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. DATE : 12/8/1985 John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
Attachment: Attachment.1-1st page Enrollment list. (3 copies) Attachment.2-2nd page Enrollment list (1 copy)
86-213: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the CBP Indians Tribe of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT # 86-213 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the following people were voted into enrollment with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. ¬¬¬¬¬¬-_____________________________________________________________________________________
Ronald Roy Le Clair M 3/32 09-22-34 Roy Oran Le Clair (F) 3/16*1333 ??-??-01
Edward Mark White M 3/64 11-30-60 Rae Bonnie White Jr (F) 3/32 12266 11-10-36
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above Resolution, Pot # 86-213 is a true and exact copy as a quorum of members present and the Resolution was adopted by a vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. DATE : 1/5/1986 John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
Attachment: Attachment.1-Enrollment list (2 copies)
86-214: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting rescinding all previous resolutions authorizing court services and adopting the CBP Tribal Court System with Tribally adopted codes. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT#86-214 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING RECINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING COURT SERVICES AND ADOPTING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBAL COURT SYSTEM WITH TRIBALLY ADOPTED CODES. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have voted to recind all previous resolutions dealing with Court Systems; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has decided to adopt a Tribal Court System which is separate and independent of the CFR Court; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has adopted a law and order code; and WHEREAS, the law and order code will be implemented by the Tribal Court; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizens Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have voted to adopt a Tribal Court to implement the Tribal Law and Order Code; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians recind all previous resolutions authorizing court services and adopt the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court System with Tribally Adopted Codes. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-214, as approved on the 26 day of Jan., 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-215: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting increasing the maximum annual amount of payment for Attorney Contract from $16,000.00 per year to $40,000.00. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-215 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING INCREASING THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT OF PAYMENT FOR ATTORNEY CONTRACT FROM $16,000.00 PER YEAR TO $40,000.00. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has used the services of the General Council extensively; and WHEREAS, a large number of bills were accumulated due to the number of lawsuits; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma sees the need to take preventive actions in legal matters; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have adopted a Tribal Court System; and WHEREAS, extensive use of the Tribal Attorney is forseen in the future; and WHEREAS, the limited of $16,000 has been surpassed; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have voted to increase the contract amount to $40,000 per year. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma increase the maximum annual amount of payment for Attorney Contract from $16,000.00 per year to $40,000.00 CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT #86-215, as approved on the 26 day of Jan., 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-216: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting that the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs waive the requirement of 25 CFR requiring unanimous approval to Contract Agency Funds for Court Services in order to fund the Tribal Court System. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-216 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INDIAN AFFAIRS WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT OF 25 CFR REQUIRING UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO CONTRACT AGENCY FUNDS FOR COURT SERVICES IN ORDER TO FUND THE TRIBAL COURT SYSTEM. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma sees the need to adopt a Tribal Court; and WHEREAS, the CFR Court System was designed to be an interium court system until each Tribe adopted their own court system; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizens Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have reached the point of establishing the Tribal Court; and WHEREAS, all other Tribes under the Shawnee Agency have not reached the point of establishing their Tribal Court; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma contends that the agreement by all Tribes to contract court functions is contrary to the intent of allowing Tribes to establish their own courts; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the Tribal Court reduces the actual workload of the CFR Court; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma request that the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs waive the requirement of 25 CFR requiring unanimous approval to contract agency funds for court services in order to fund the Tribal Court System. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-216, as approved on the 26 day of Jan., 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-217: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing and showing public support of the CBP Indians of Oklahoma's Indian Child Welfare Act Grant application for FY 1986. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT#86-217 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SHOWING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA'S INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT GRANT APPLICATION FOR FY 1986. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desires to strengthen its capacity in tribal government by improving and maintaining tribal programs and activities; and WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator is hereby granted authority to negotiate with Bureau any items pursuant to this grant and any amendments, thereto; and WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman is hereby authorized to execute this grant and any amendments thereto; and WHEREAS, the Tribe has received verbal support for this grant from local authorities and private individuals interested in the welfare of Indian children and their families; and WHEREAS, the expiration date of this resolution shall be June 30, 1989; and WHEREAS, the proposed start date of this grant shall be July 1, 1986; and WHEREAS, the proposed term of this grant shall be thirty-six (36) months; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma obtain funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs through a grant under the Indian Child Welfare Act to provide an Indian Child and Family Service Program to promote the stability of eligible Indian families. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-217, as approved on the 18th day of Feb., 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer"
86-218: "SUMMARY: Resolution approving the payment of the 1978 Per Capita Payment of all CBP Tribal Members who were wrongfully declared deceased prior to the 1978 payment. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-218 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF THE 1978 PER CAPITA PAYMENT OF ALL CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBAL MEMBERS WHO WERE WRONGFULLY DECLARED DECEASED PRIOR TO THE 1978 PAYMENT. WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi of Oklahoma have received a request for payment of one of the tribal members who was wrongfully listed as deceased prior to the 1978 payment, and WHEREAS, the error took place during the updating of the Tribal Roll, and WHEREAS, the Shawnee Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs has also expressed that as many as sixty other persons were wrongfully listed as deceased, and WHEREAS, the Tribal members are still alive, and are still eligible to receive the payment, and WHEREAS, the Business Committee feels that it would be an injustice to not allow each qualified person to receive their per capita payment. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma approve the payment of the 1978 per capita payment of all Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal members who were wrongfully declared to be deceased prior to the 1978 payment. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-218, as approved on the 18th day of Feb, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0, voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-219: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the Tribe to submit a grant application to HUD-CDBG, Indian Programs, for funds to construct a warehouse facility on Tribal Lands and renovate Tribal Facilities in FY 1986. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-219 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRIBE TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO HUD-CDBG, INDIAN PROGRAMS, FOR FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT A WAREHOUSE FACILITY ON TRIBAL LANDS AND RENOVATE TRIBAL FACILITIES IN FY 1986. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, in keeping with the overall Economic Development plan and current tribal projects, the Business Committee has determined that there is a critical need to proceed with the proposed application and its contracts; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma approves the application for HUD-CDBG funds for FY 1986. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-219, as approved on the 29th day of Feb., 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-220: SUMMARY: Resolution making certain assurances in connection with an application for the community development block grant program. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-220 RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN ASSURANCES IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBC REGULATIONS 571.604) WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians Oklahoma (Applicant) Route 5 Box 151 Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 has been determined eligible by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to submit an application for a grant to fund certain eligible Community Development Block Grant Program activities and in connection with such application does resolve and make certain assurances: I. Prior to the submission of its application, the governing body of the applicant has followed traditional means of citizen involvement which has included the following: (1) Furnished members information concerning amounts of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities and the range of activities that may be undertaken; (2) Held one or more meetings to obtain the views of members on community development and housing needs. Meetings have been scheduled in ways and at times that allowed participation by members; (3) Developed and published or posted the community development statement in a manner as to afford effected members an opportunity to examine its contents and to submit comments; and (4) Afforded members an opportunity to review and comment on the applicant's performance under any active community development block grant. II. Additionally, the applicant has: (1) Considered any comments and views expressed by Tribal members and has modified its application as deemed appropriate; and (2) Made the modified application available to members. III. No part of paragraph II shall be construed to restrict the responsibility and authority of the applicant for the development of the application and the execution of its CDBG Program. Accordingly, the citizen participation requirements of Paragraph I do not include concurrence by any person or group involved in citizen participation in making final determinations concerning the fundings and contents of the application. - 34 – CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-220, as approved on the 27th day of Feb., 1986, with 5 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer - 35 -
86-222: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the CBP Indians Tribe of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT # 86-222 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the following people were voted into enrollment with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Milo C. Johnson Jr. M 3/16 05-31-60 Milo C. Johnson (F) 3/8 04322 01-25-36
Susan K. Davis F N/D 12-08-58 Ramona L. Smith (M) N/D 12255 07-10-39
Neal D. Owens M 1/64 06-05-60 Doyle J. Owens (F) 1/32 06694 08-26-40
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above Resolution, Pot # 86-222, is a true and exact copy as a quorum of members present and the Resolution was adopted by a vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstentions. DATE: 3-11-86 John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
86-223: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting the BIA to enter into a Housing Improvement Program contract with the CBP Indians of Oklahoma in FY86. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-223 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN FISCAL YEAR 1986. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desire to contract the Housing Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Administrator is hereby authorized to negotiate this contract and any amendments there to; and 3WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman is hereby empowered to execute this contract and any amendments thereto; and WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this resolution shall be the 12 month term of the proposed FY-86 contract or until said authorization is withdrawn by Resolution of the Business Committee; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee members reserve the right to review the contract document and any amendments thereto prior to signature by designated person; and WHEREAS, the proposed term of this Housing Improvement Program shall be from October 1, 1985, through and including September 30, 1986; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs provide FY-86 funds available to this Tribe, by PL-93-638 contract to provide the specified services to our Tribe in Fiscal year 1986. CERTIFICATION We the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-223, as approved on the 11th day of March, 1986, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against and 1 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-224: SUMMARY: Resolution to accept the following guidelines for the Home Improvement Program of the CBP Indians of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-224 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES FOR THE HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the income guidelines for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe Home Improvement Program are as follows: $12,000 per year for head of household and $1,000 for each dependent. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe HIP will use the building code set by the 1986 State and Federal handbook, and CFR 25 standards. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe HIP will service the area set forth by the Shawnee Agency; boundaries are from the North Canadian River to the north and the South Canadian River to the south, and east to the Pottawatomie County line, and west to 6 1/2 miles past the Pottawatomie County line. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee will serve as the selectors and determine which applicants require top priority. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee, as of this date, will use the application developed by the Horton Agency as this application meets our requirements. THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma accepts the above guidelines for the Home Improvement Program of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-224, as approved on the 11th day of March, 1986, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against and 1 abstentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
86-225: SUMMARY: Resolution directing an offer by the CBP Indians of Oklahoma to the American National Bank and Trust Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma to assume the bond mortgage indebtedness of C & H Wholesale and to pay appraised value of the inventory in exchange for the total corporate assets of C & H Wholesale. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-225 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION DIRECTING AN OFFER BY THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE TO AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA TO ASSUME THE BOND MORTGAGE INDEBTEDNESS OF C & H WHOLESALE AND TO PAY APPRAISED VALUE OF THE INVENTORY IN EXCHANGE FOR THE TOTAL CORPORATE ASSETS OF C & H WHOLESALE. WHEREAS, C & H Wholesale is in the geographic location of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe, and WHEREAS, the wholesale business will provide a variety of different economic development opportunities, and augment our existing business interests; WHEREAS, the corporation is capable of servicing the debt and making a profit, and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has determined that the purchase of the former C & H Wholesale is the best economic development effort that is currently available. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma offer to assume the bond mortgage indebtedness of C & H Wholesale and to pay appraised value of the inventory in exchange for the total corporate assets of C & H Wholesale. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-225, as approved on the 11th day of March, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0, voting against and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Sec/Treas.
86-226: SUMMARY: Resolution concurring with the conclusion and recommendations presented by Presnell Assoc., Inc., in their tribal road report, and confirming that the roads identified in this report are of the highest priority to the CBP Indians of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-226 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS PRESENTED BY PRESNELL ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THEIR TRIBAL ROAD REPORT, AND CONFIRMING THAT THE ROADS IDENTIFIED IN THIS REPORT ARE OF THE HIGHEST PRIORITY TO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS: Presnell Associates, Inc., AKA the Contractor, having been empowered by contract with the BIA, Branch of Roads, to conduct a transportation planning study within the State of Oklahoma, and WHEREAS: The Contractor has conducted an inventory of roads identified by the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma as being important to the tribe, and WHEREAS: The Contractor has developed a recommended tribal road improvement plan based on an objective evaluation of all available information, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi tribal authority hereby concurs with the conclusions and recommendations presented by Presnell Associates, Inc. in their Tribal Road Report, and confirms that the roads identified in this report are of the highest priority to the tribe. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of resolution POT# 86-226, as approved on the 11th day of March, 1986, with 4 voting for, 0, voting against and 1 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Sec/Treas.
86-227: SUMMARY: Resolution appointing the members of the election committee for the tribal election to be held June 28, 1986. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT # 86-227 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE TRIBAL ELECTION TO BE HELD June 28, 1986. WHEREAS, The 1986 Election Ordinance of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma provides in §3- 103 that the Business Committee shall appoint the members of the Election Committee; and WHEREAS, An election is scheduled to take place on the 28th day of June, 1986; now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee hereby appoints those listed below as the Election Committee for the tribal election to be held on the 28th day of June, 1986, to serve from this day forward until the election results for all offices contested in this election have been certified. 1. Norman Kiker – Chairman 4. Don Yott 2. Gary Bourbonnais 5. Clarice Melot Bryant 3. David Bourbonnais CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Pot # 86 – 227, as approved on the 11th day of March, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions. CHAIRMAN John A. Barrett, Jr. SECRETARY/TREASURER Kenneth Peltier, Sr. Form 1 (Resolution Appointing Election Committee Members)
86-228: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the CBP Indians Tribe of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT # 86-228 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the following people were voted into enrollment with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Madeline E. Crowley F 1/8 07-07-85 Patrice M. Beeson (M) 1/4 10235 11-28-61
Linda A. Kirchoff F 7/128 03-27-59 Charles Spalding Jr (F) 7/64 08481 11-24-38
Kathleen Henderson F 7/128 08-17-60 Charles Spalding Jr (F) 7/64 08481 11-24-38
Cortney M. Bolt F 19/128 02-27-84 Terence M. Bolt (F) 19/64 00834 12-28-57
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above Resolution, Pot # 86-228, is a true and exact copy as a quorum of members present and the Resolution was adopted by a vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. DATE : 4/12/1986 John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
86-229: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the Tribal Attorney to seek injunctive relief in Federal Court from State Court Jurisdiction and to attempt to involve the US Dept. of Agriculture's (USDA) Investigative Arm for possible assistance in the case. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-229 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRIBAL ATTORNEY TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE RELIEF IN FFDERAL COURT FROM STATE COURT JURISDICTION AND TO ATTEMPT TO INVOLVE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S (USDA) INVESTIGATIVE ARM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE IN THE CASE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the case filed in the State District Court (Burch v. Barrett, et al Pottawatomie County District Court Case No. C-83-772) is a case where Indian people have disagreement with tribal official(s); and WHEREAS, the case took place on tribal land; and WHEREAS, the defendants were all tribal officials and all were acting in their official capacity; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee feels that the case was wrongfully filed in a State of Oklahoma Court; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is concerned that the case, if heard in a State of Oklahoma Court, would cause harm to the jurisdiction of the tribe and set dangerous legal prestident. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma authorize the Tribal Attorney to seek injunctive relief in federal court from state court jurisdiction, and to attempt to involve the USDA investigative arm for assistance in this matter. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-229, as approved on the 21st day of April, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-230: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting increasing the maximum annual amount of payment for Attorney Contract from $40,000.00 per year to $80,000.00. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-230 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING INCREASING THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT OF PAYMENT FOR ATTORNEY CONTRACT FROM $40,000 PER YEAR TO $80,000. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has used the services of the General Council extensively; and WHEREAS, a large number of bills were accumulated due to the number of lawsuits; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma sees the need to take preventive actions in legal matters; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have adopted a Tribal Court System; and WHEREAS, extensive use of the Tribal Attorney is forseen in the future; and WHEREAS, the limited of $40,000 has been surpassed; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have voted to increase the contract amount to $80,000 per year. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma increase the maximum annual amount of payment for Attorney Contract from $40,000 per year to $80,000. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-230, as approved on the 21st day of April, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-231: SUMMARY: Resolution appointing individuals to serve as Judge to the Tribal Court. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-231 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS JUDGES TO THE TRIBAL COURT WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior has authorized the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma to implement a Tribal Court System, hereinafter known as the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court; and WHEREAS, the following individuals are hereby presented for confirmation to serve in a judicial capacity to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court. 1) Ms. Peggy Big Eagle 2) Mr. Almon Henson 3) Mr. F. Browning Pipestem 4) Mr. G. William Rice 5) Mr. Rex Thompson 6) Mr. Jess Burris 7) Mr. Phil Lujan 8) Mr. Gary Pitchlynn 9) Mr. Marvin Stepson 10) Mr. Lawrence Wapepah; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, appoints the individuals listed above by name, to serve as judges to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-231, as approved on the 21st day of April, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr. Secretary/Treasurer
86-232: SUMMARY: Resolution for the adoption of an inventory of housing needs for the CBP Indians of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-232 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION FOR THE ADOPTION OF AN INVENTORY OF HOUSING NEEDS FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Lawa and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee submits this inventory as a correct document as of this date, April 30, 1986. Houses surveyed to this date, included in inventory; and WHEREAS, 149 Indian families are living in HUD housing; and WHEREAS, 75 Indian families are needing housing; and WHEREAS, 247 Indian families living in their own home; and WHEREAS, 247 Indian homes are categorized as substandard; and WHEREAS, the total of Indian homes is 471; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma adopts the before-mentioned inventory of housing needs for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned member of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-232, as approved on the 30th day of April, 1986, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 abstentions, with 1 absent. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-233: SUMMARY: Resolution opposing the Bill transferring Haskell Indian Junior College out of the control of the BIA until public hearings have been held throughout the Nation on the Bill. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-233 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE BILL TRANSFERRING HASKELL INDIAN JUNIOR COLLEGE OUT OF THE CONTROL OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS UNTIL PUBLIC HEARINGS HAVE BEEN HELD THROUGHOUT THE NATION ON THE BILL. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Tribe view Haskell Indian College as the only institution of higher education that belongs to Indian people; and WHEREAS, Haskell Indian Junior College has graduates from every federally programmed Indian tribe in the nation; and WHEREAS, the tribes have not had the opportunity to provide input into this action; and WHEREAS, there are more than 50,000 graduates of Haskell throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, this bill is seen as a real threat to Haskell's identity; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma oppose the bill transferring Haskell Indian Junior College out of the control of the Bureau of Indian Affairs until public hearings have been held throughout the nation on the bill. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT#86-233, as approved on the 2nd day of May, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, 0 absent and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
86-234: SUMMARY: Resolution pertaining to enrollment into the CBP Indians Tribe of Oklahoma. TRANSCRIPTION: POT # 86-234 A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. WHEREAS, the following people were voted into enrollment with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Jennifer S. Curley F 9/64 05-04-83 Darla Nelson (M) 9/32 11108 07-31-62
LaDonna K. Nelson F 9/64 04-14-85 Darla Nelson (M) 9/32 11108 07-31-62
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above list is a true and exact copy of persons voted on by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, to become enrolled members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, do hereby certify that the above Resolution, Pot # 86-234 is a true and exact copy as a quorum of members present and the Resolution was adopted by a vote of 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. DATE: 5-12-86 John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Secretary
86-235: SUMMARY: Resolution appointing individuals to serve as Judge to the Tribal Court. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-235 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS JUDGES TO THE TRIBAL COURT WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior has authorized the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma to implement a Tribal Court System, hereinafter known as the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court; and WHEREAS, the following individuals are hereby presented for confirmation to serve in a judicial capacity to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court. 1) Ms. Peggy Big Eagle 2) Mr. Almon Henson 3) Mr. F. Browning Pipestem 4) Mr. G. William Rice 5) Mr. Rex Thompson 6) Mr. Jess Burris 7) Mr. Phil Lujan 8) Mr. Gary Pitchlynn 9) Mr. Marvin Stepson 10) Mr. Lawrence Wapepah; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, appoints the individuals listed above by name, to serve as judges to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Court. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-235, as approved on the 12th day of May, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr. Secretary/Treasurer
86-236: SUMMARY: Resolution proposing the 1986-1987 Tribal Budget and Administrative Guidelines for general council appropriation vote. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-236 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE 1986-1987 TRIBAL BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR GENERAL COUNCIL APPROPRIATION VOTE WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Tribal Constitution provides that the General Council consists of all Tribal Members 18 years of age or older and that the General Council shall vote on matters pertaining to claims and treaties; and WHEREAS, the proposed administrative guidelines govern the use, distribution, expenditure of funds set aside from claims monies; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget for use of set aside funds is in line with administrative guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee proposes to pay for land acquisitions totaling $128,033; and WHEREAS, the renovation of the existing tribal RV park and campground, and merchandising of the Tribal Museum is proposed at $55,000; and WHEREAS, the maintenance upkeep, replacement of equipment, in existing tribal facilities is set at $116,800; and WHEREAS, the Tribal industrial development plan for expansion and renovation of facilities is proposed at $57,283; and WHEREAS, the total 1986 - 1987 budget for set-aside interest fund is set at $357,116; and WHEREAS, approval of these funds will enable per capita payments based on profits from Tribal enterprises, when the profits are equal to $100. or more per each tribal member; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma submit this budget for $357,116. and the attached administrative guidelines to a vote of the General Council at the 1986 General Council. We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-236, as approved on the 12th day of May, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-237: SUMMARY: Resolution for the purchase of a tractor and attachments. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-237 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR AND ATTACHMENTS WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, there is an evident need to purchase a piece of equipment, to improve and upgrade our ability to carry out daily tasks that require a heavier model of machinery; and WHEREAS, the purchase of a John Deere tractor will be an asset to the Tribe, and allow tribal employees to be better equipped to handle a multitude of requests, and to be capable of improving tribal property; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee authorizes the Tribal Administration to negotiate for, and purchase a John Deere tractor on behalf of the Tribe, listed as Model No.# J.D.U. 2040, in the amount of $15,800.00. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-237, as approved on the 12th day of May, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr. Secretary/Treasurer
86-238: SUMMARY: Resolution condemning the appointment of Governor Little Axe's Brother (HIP). TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-238 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR LITTLE AXE'S BROTHER (HIP) WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the apparent action of the Area Personnel Officer and the method used in the selection and placement of Area HIP personnel is not acceptable or compatible with this Tribe; and WHEREAS, the input and best interest of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe has not been considered; and WHEREAS, it appears that a conflict of interest may exist due to the fact that the Housing Specialist is the brother of the Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe; and WHEREAS, these actions to appoint or hire individuals to monitor, report, manage, or provide PL 93-638 technical assistance, is wholly without the concurrence and approval of this Tribe; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma strenuously objects to and condemns the hiring of, or appointment, of Governor Little Axe's brother to the position of Area Housing Specialist. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-238, as approved on the 12 day of May, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-239: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing Michael Minnis, Tribal Attorney, to pursue all Federal Court Legal actions pertinent and necessary in the matter of the Potawatomi Tribe Versus Enterprise Management Consultants, Inc.: Also authorizing action on any parallel cases involving the Oklahoma Tax Commission or any other Agency. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT # 86-239 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MICHAEL MINNIS, TRIBAL ATTORNEY, TO PURSUE ALL FEDERAL COURT LEGAL ACTIONS PERTINENT AND NECESSARY IN THE MATTER OF THE POTAWATOMI TRIBE VERSUS ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC.: ALSO AUTHORIZING ACTION ON ANY PARALLEL CASES INVOLVING THE OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION OR ANY OTHER AGENCY WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, Enterprise Management Consultants, Inc. has not made monthly payments on the Business Lease/Contract held with the Tribe since at least April, 1985; and WHEREAS, the Tribe has made demand on Enterprise Management Consultants for payment of back lease payments and were refused; and WHEREAS, Enterprise Management Consultants has failed to make lease payments and has breached the conditions of the lease held with the Tribe in at least four other ways and the lease has now been terminated; and WHEREAS, Enterprise Management Consultants has been advised that the lease has been terminated and they are to peacefully vacate the premises; and WHEREAS, Enterprise Managment has refused to vacate said premises; and WHEREAS, neither the Secretary of the Interior nor the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs has approved the Enterprise Management Consultants management agreement dated April 8, 1985; and WHEREAS, said management agreement is in violation of Bureau of Indian Affairs guidelines and is not in the best interest of the Tribe; and WHEREAS, Enterprise Managment Consultants has refused to negotiate with the Tribe for the purpose of entering into a management contract that would meet B.I.A. guidelines and would be in the best interest of the Tribe; and WHEREAS, Enterprise Management Consultants, Inc. has been told to discontinue operating bingo on Tribal land; and RESOLUTION POT. # 86-239 PAGE 2 WHEREAS, the bingo games run by Enterprise Management Consultants are in violation of the Tribal Bingo Ordinance; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma, authorizes the Tribal Attorney to take the necessary legal steps, including bringing suit against Enterprise Management Consultants, to collect lease rentals owed; enjoin Enterprise Management from coming on Tribal property; enjoin Enterprise Management from holding bingo games on Tribal land and collect from Enterprise Management all money or things of value gained by virtue of their operating under a null and void management contract. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT # 86-239, as approved on the 22nd day of May, 1986, with five (5) voting for, zero (0) voting against, and zero (0) abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr. Secretary/Treasurer
86-241: SUMMARY: Resolution to allow OEH to install a master meter for the elderly housing project. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-241 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW OEH TO INSTALL A MASTER METER FOR THE ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the need for a water line to the elderly housing project south of the tribal complex is a priority; and WHEREAS, the mutual benefit of the Citizen Band Potawatomi, and the Absentee Shawnee, will be served by allowing the Office of Environmental Health to install a master meter at the point of tap; and WHEREAS , the mutual purpose is also to allow the water line to be installed without the necessity of granting easements to the City of Shawnee, thus allowing each tribe to make an unlimited number of metered taps on the portion of the water line that crosses their property; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma agrees to allow the OEH to install a master water meter for providing mutual access without granting easements. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT##86-241, as approved on the 9th day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-242: SUMMARY: Resolution for the equitable distribution of Impl Funds for the Shawnee Agency Tribes. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-242 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION FOR THE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF IMPL FUNDS FOR THE SHAWNEE AGENCY TRIBES WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the superintendent of Shawnee Agency has informed the five tribes that the amount of $34,000. in unclaimed shares of IMPL monies are available; and WHEREAS, the superintendent of Shawnee Agency has informed the five tribes that all appeals have been administratively dispensed of; and WHEREAS, the superintendent of Shawnee Agency has requested that the five tribal governments agree on a method of distributing the IMPL funds; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe has reviewed and discussed all methods and options presented for the distribution of IMPL funds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe, hereby agrees to the division of the $34,000. of IMPL funds in ""Five Equal Ways"", with each tribe in the Shawnee Agency receiving 20% or $6,800, thereby assuring that each tribe is served equitably regardless of land base or population factors. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT## 86-242, as approved on the 9 day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-243: SUMMARY: Resolution to apply for continuation and refunding of Title VI of the Older Americans for FY-87. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-243 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR CONTINUATION AND REFUNDING OF TITLE VI OF THE OLDER AMERICANS FOR FY-87. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma intend to continue administering nutrition services and supportive services to elderly tribal members and elderly Indians; and WHEREAS, the program is intended to provide congregate and home delivered meals, information and referral services, social activities, transportation, arts and crafts, and other related activities; and WHEREAS, shall include health related screening and information, and early detection and control of health problems; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe approves the submission of a grant application to the Human Development Services for the continuation of a Title VI program of the Older Americans Act CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT## 86-243, as approved on the 23rd day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-244: SUMMARY: Resolution to USDA to authorize and support the Food Distribution Program for FY87. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-244 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO USDA TO AUTHORIZE AND SUPPORT THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR FY87. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe is in need of, and committed to provide, administer, and distribute supplemental and nutritional services to eligible Indians; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Tribe to participate in the Commodity Food Distribution Program; and WHEREAS, the benefits the program provides are essential to the general health, nutrition, and common needs of individuals and families in need of these services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians, hereby requests and fully supports the continuation, funding, and administration of the Commodity Food Distribution Program, as authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture for Fiscal Year 1987. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT## 86-244, as approved on the 23rd day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-245: SUMMARY: Resolution to request contracting the consolidated Tribal Government Program for FY87. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-245 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST TO CONTRACT THE CONSOLIDATED TRIBAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM FOR FY87. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians states that it is in the best interest of the tribe to enter into a PL93-638 contract with the BIA; and WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator is authorized to negotiate, amend modify, and execute the contract to commence Oct. 1, 1986, and end on September 30, 1987, or as otherwise established through modification/extension by the Tribe and the BIA; and WHEREAS, the contract is to consolidate various compatible programs into a block-funded, jointly administered program; and WHEREAS, the various programs to be jointly administered are: Tribal Rolls, Archives Implementation, Parks and Forestry, Property Maintenance and Trust Property Improvement, and Police and Security; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee approves the contracting of Consolidated Tribal Government Program for Fiscal Year 1987, to provide necessary services, improve and protect tribal facilities and property, and promote the common welfare of the tribe. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-245, as approved on the 23rd day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-246: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting updated progress reports on the Elderly Housing Project. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-246 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING UPDATED PROGRESS REPORTS ON THE ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians requests immediate action on the Elderly Housing Project; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee requests that updated and completed progress reports be submitted to this tribe on a timely basis; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee will submit copies of reports to HUD; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee requests that complete and up to date progress reports be submitted to this tribe, to comply with the agreement for this tribe to submit monthly progress reports to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-246, as approved on the 23rd day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-247: SUMMARY: Resolution to request Intergovernmental Personnel Assistance from the BIA. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-247 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ASSISTANCE FROM THE BIA WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi has recognized a need to request technical assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to work out problems with Indirect Cost (Contract Support); and WHEREAS, the technical assistance requested from the BIA is specified as the Intergovernmental Personnel Act; NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee requests that the BIA detail Larry Noel through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act to the tribe, and comply with the request to provide any and all information, analysis, as well as advice on the use and implementation of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-247, as approved on the 23rd day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-248: SUMMARY: Resolution to the Inspector Generals Office to resolve indirect cost conflict with the BIA. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-248 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO THE INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE TO RESOLVE INDIRECT COST CONFLICT WITH THE BIA WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee has determined that a conflict exists with the Indirect Cost program; and WHEREAS, the policies of the Inspector Generals Indirect Cost program and the application by the Bureau of Indian Affairs appears to conflict; and WHEREAS, the negotiated Indirect Cost rates approved by the Tribes and Inspector General does not always parallel the amount of funds made available by the BIA; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee requests that the Inspector General move to resolve any conflict with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Indirect Cost amounts allowed by BIA via Contract Support Monies, and to meet with the tribe and their selected audit firm for clarification. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-248, as approved on the 23rd day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-249: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting AMOCO Oil Company donate studio equipment to the CBP Indians. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-249 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AMOCO OIL COMPANY DONATE STUDIO EQUIPMENT TO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi is in need of video equipment necessary to produce a series of films, presentations, or documentary's on behalf of the tribe; and WHEREAS, the video equipment necessary to produce the series must be of studio quality; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee requests that Amoco Oil Company donate to the tribe, studio quality video equipment and accessories; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the tribe is requesting studio quality video from Amoco Oil Company to produce a series of tribal films and documentary's, and that as each is produced, the credit for the equipment shall he exhibited in the filming of each production thereafter. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-249, as approved on the 26 day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-250: SUMMARY: Resolution to reappoint members of the CBP Indians Tribal Scholarship Committee. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-250 A RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT MEMBERS OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS TRIBAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians is charged with the responsibility of affirming or appointing individuals to serve on the Tribal Scholarship Committee; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee has reviewed, discussed, and taken into consideration, the need to appoint, or reappoint, members of the Tribal Scholarship Committee; and WHEREAS, the selection and appointment of the individuals is in the best interest of the tribe; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee hereby reappoints the following members to serve a term on the Tribal Scholarship Committee, (1) Doyle Owens (2) Sherri Ellis (3) Joe Larue (4) David Bourbonnais CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-250, as approved on the 26 day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier., Sec./Treas.
86-251: SUMMARY: Resolution to reappoint members of the CBP Indians Tribal Prosthetic Committee. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-251 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT MEMBERS OF THE TRIBAL PROSTEHETIC COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians is charged with the responsibility of affirming or appointing individuals to serve on the Tribal Prosthetics Committee; and WHEREAS, the Business Committee has reviewed, discussed, and taken into consideration, the need to appoint, or reappoint, members of the Tribal Prosthetics Committee; and WHEREAS, the selection and appointment of the individuals is in the best interest of the tribe; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee hereby reappoints the following members to serve a term on the Tribal Prosthetics Committee, (1) Bob Davis (2) Earl Lawson (3) Joyce Abel (4) Sherri Goble CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POT# 86-251, as approved on the 26 day of June, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 voting against, and 0 absentions. John A. Barrett Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier Sr., Sec./Treas.
86-252: SUMMARY: Resolution requesting the CBP Indians of Oklahoma to enter into a contractual agreement with the Indian Health Service, Oklahoma City Area, to provide for P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination continuation funds to be used for the community health representative program for FY87. TRANSCRIPTION: RESOLUTION POT# 86-252 CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, OKLAHOMA CITY AREA, TO PROVIDE FOR P.L. 93-638 INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION CONTINUATION FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987. WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act on behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, is interested in the further development of tribal capabilities for operations of health services for the benefit of all tribal members; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is fully aware of its options of contracts and hereby chooses to implement a Community Health Representative Program Contract for FY-87 under the authority of P.L. 93-638; and WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Administrator is eligible for consideration of grant and contract applications under P.L. 93-638 Funds; and WHEREAS, There is a need to provide home health services, health education services, health maintenance services, disease control services, and emergency Medical services program; and WHEREAS, The proposed and requested commencement date for the executed contract is November 1, 1986 through October 31, 1987; and WHEREAS, The proposed term of the contract document is twelve (12) months; and WHEREAS, These authorities will remain in effect until such time as the Business Committee chooses to withdraw said authorizations, and by subsequent resolution; and WHEREAS, The Business Committee reserves the right to review the contract document and any amendments thereto prior to signature by designated person; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma wishes to make application to the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service for P.L. 93-638 funds to contract for the Community Health Representative Program. CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copyof Resolution Pot# 86-259, as approved on the 2nd day of July, 1986, with 5 voting for, 0 and 0 abstentions. John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Kenneth E. Peltier, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
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