2001 Business Committee Resolutions
Author/Creator
Citizen Band Potawatomi
Date2001
MediumEmbossed Paper
ClassificationsArchive
Object numberBC.BCR.2001
Description2001 BUSINESS COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONSRESOLUTION #01-01 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING SECRETARY/TREASURER TO DISCONTINUE SALARY PAYMENTS TO JOHN A. BARRETT, JR.
RESOLUTION #01-02 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING TELEPRESENCE, L.L.C., OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA PERMISSION TO ACT AS A BONA FIDE SALES AGENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION IN THE PROMOTION OF THE NATION'S SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S 8(A) CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL PROCUREMENT STATUTES AS IMPLEMENTED BY SUBPART 3.4 OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS.
RESOLUTION #01-03 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT VITAL TO TRIBAL OPERATIONS OF THE FARM.
RESOLUTION #01-04 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE CHARLES RUTHERFORD PROPERTY.
RESOLUTION #01-05 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION OF OKLAHOMA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT VITAL TO THE TRIBAL OPERATIONS.
RESOLUTION #01-06 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SHOWING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION AND AUTHORIZING USE OF THE POW WOW GROUNDS AND ROUND HOUSE.
RESOLUTION #01-07 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PLANET BINGO, L.L.C. AND GRANTING A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
RESOLUTION #01-08 -
RESOLUTION #01-09 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OR VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN A SIX-MONTH LEASE EXTENSION AND APPROVING THE $500.00 MONTHLY LEASE FEE ON THE BELSHE PROPERTY.
RESOLUTION #01-10 - A RESOLUTION OF GRATITUDE FOR ROBERT DUNNING RECOGNIZING HIS 17 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-11 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE ADOPTING CLINIC POLICY CHANGES REGARDING ELIGIBILITY AND CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES.
RESOLUTION #01-12 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING GENERAL COUNSEL TO BRING AN ACTION AGAINST JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., IN HIS CAPACITY AS BUSINESS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SEEKING A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT RESOLVING TWO CONTROVERSIES, OR, ALTERNATIVELY, TO SEEK A WRIT.
RESOLUTION #01-13 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIRELAKE, REMINGTON PARK, MAGNA AND THE OKLAHOMA HORSEMEN.
RESOLUTION #01-14 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PHARMACY POLICY CHANGES TO COMPLY WITH BUDGET RESTRAINTS.
RESOLUTION #01-15 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH SMARTS BROADCAST SYSTEMS AND WESTWOOD RADIO ONE FOR AUTOMATION OF KGFF RADIO STATION.
RESOLUTION #01-16 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION OF OKLAHOMA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A JACOBSEN FAIRWAY MOWER VITAL TO THE TRIBAL OPERATIONS OF THE FIRELAKE GOLF COURSE.
RESOLUTION #01-17 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $6,500 FROM THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT TO RECONSTRUCT THE DWELLING AT 1302 GORDON COOPER DRIVE, WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED AS AN OFFICE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #01-18 - VOID. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THREE MISSED PER CAPITA PAYMENTS TO DENNIS LLOYD HERNANDEZ.
RESOLUTION #01-19 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR AND VICE-CHAIRMAN LINDA CAPPS TO SIGN DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR THE LOAN.
RESOLUTION #01-20 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN
JOHN A. BARRETT, JR AND VICE-CHAIRMAN LINDA CAPPS TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE WITHDRAWAL.
RESOLUTION #01-21 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR BRIDGE DESIGN UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL FOR A DESIGN PROJECT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND PUBLIC LAW 100-472, FOR THE ENGINEERING SURVEY, GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND DESIGN OF CERTAIN BRIDGES.
RESOLUTION #01-22 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRIBAL ATTORNEY TO FILE A BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF APPEAL OF BIA DECISION NOT TO NEGOTIATE 24 LINE ITEMS IN THE FY 2000 ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT.
RESOLUTION #01-23 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-24 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-25 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-26 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-27 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-28 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-29 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-30 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-31 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-32 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #01-33 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KRISTIE SUE HALL, CPN ROLL #03670, TO THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE IN THE POSITION OF GRIEVANCE COMMITTEEMAN #2.
RESOLUTION #01-34 -
RESOLUTION #01-35 -
RESOLUTION #01-36 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR AND VICE-CHAIRMAN LINDA CAPPS TO SIGN DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR THE LOAN.
RESOLUTION #01-37 - A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE KGFF RADIO TO FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS.
RESOLUTION #01-38 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY SCALES AND ESTABLISHING A CO-MANAGER POSITION FOR FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS.
RESOLUTION #01-39 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISHING FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARIES FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-40 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION FLOODPLAIN BOARD, APPOINTING MEMBERS, AND DESIGNATING
DUTIES.
RESOLUTION #01-41 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN LANDS (TRIBAL FARM PROPERTY) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING
CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR AND SECRETARY/TREASURER GENE BRUNO TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST.
RESOLUTION #01-42 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., TRIBAL CHAIRMAN, AS DELEGATE TO THE 2000 NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS ANNUAL SESSION AND AUTHORIZING NCAI MEMBERSHIP.
RESOLUTION #01-43 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THREE MISSED PER CAPITA PAYMENTS TO DENNIS LLOYD HERNANDEZ.
RESOLUTION #01-44 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING (N4A) FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF NATIVE AMERICAN BENEFICIARIES ON THE MEDICARE OPTIONS
AVAILABLE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
RESOLUTION #01-45 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING PAYROLL CHECKS.
RESOLUTION #01-46 - A RESOLUTION REQUIRING BUSINESS COMMITTEE APPROVAL FOR THE HIRING, TERMINATION, AND SALARY INCREASES OF ALL EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS DIRECTORS OR COMPENSATED AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $30,000 OR MORE.
RESOLUTION #01-47 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.
RESOLUTION #01-48 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.
RESOLUTION #01-49 - VOID. A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT HOBBS, STRAUSS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP AS TRIBAL CO-LEGAL COUNSEL IN PREPARATION FOR THE SUPREME COURT APPEAL OF THE C&L ENTERPRISES, INC. VS. CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION CASE.
RESOLUTION #01-50 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2001 NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT
("NAGPRA") TRIBAL DOCUMENTATION GRANT.
RESOLUTION #01-51 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-52 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-53 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-54 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-55 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-56 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #01-57 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE BID OF BUOY BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION AS THE LOW RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BID FOR A
REMODEL JOB OF THE KITCHEN PLUMBING LOCATED IN THE SNACK BAR OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.
RESOLUTION #01-58 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS, AND GRANTING A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
RESOLUTION #01-59 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH HALE-HALSELL COMPANY CONCERNING FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS OPERATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A LOAN GUARANTY; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENTS; AND GRANTING A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
RESOLUTION #01-60 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S COMMUNITY AND FAMI.LY SERVICES "FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES" GRANT APPLICATION FOR FY 2001 THROUGH FY 2004.
RESOLUTION #01-61 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO REINSTATEMENT.
RESOLUTION #01-62 - A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE COLLECTION OF THE DECEMBER MONTHLY RENTAL AND SALES TAX RECEIPTS FOR CHARLIE COULON AT CHARLIE'S FIRELAKE RESTAURANT.
RESOLUTION #01-63 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE "CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S CONTINUATION DIABETES GRANT - YEAR 4" PROPOSAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES' SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS FOR INDIAN TRIBES.
RESOLUTION #01-64 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN ABSTINENCE EDUCATION PLANNING GRANT".
RESOLUTION #01-65 -
RESOLUTION #01-66 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING I. Q. ENTERPRISES, INC., OF ADDISON, TEXAS PERMISSION TO ACT AS A BONA FIDE SALES AGENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION IN THE PROMOTION OF THE NATION'S SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S 8(A) CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL PROCUREMENT STATUTES AS IMPLEMENTED BY SUBPART 3.4 OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS.
RESOLUTION #01-67 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE TRIBAL ELECTION TO BE HELD JUNE 30, 2001.
RESOLUTION #01-68 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT VITAL TO TRIBAL OPERATIONS OF THE FARM.
RESOLUTION #01-69 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC. TO ISSUE THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION A REFUND CHECK FROM THE MEGABINGO RESERVE ACCOUNT.
RESOLUTION #01-70 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "NATIVE AMERICAN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (NAVTEP) GRANT".
RESOLUTION #01-71 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE "BASIC LIBRARY SERVICES GRANT PROPOSAL" FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002.
RESOLUTION #01-72 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMPLIANCE COMPANY (TCC) AND THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-73 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-74 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-75 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-76 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-77 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-78 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-79 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-80 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION TO THE SOUTHERN PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR SPECIAL FY2001 TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY BUILDING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION, IF AWARDED.
RESOLUTION #01-81 - A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION 477 PROGRAM PLAN AND ANNUAL BUDGET TO INCLUDE A NEW ANNUAL LINE ITEM FOR AMERICAN INDIAN JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE OMNIBUS INDIAN ADVANCEMENT ACT.
RESOLUTION #01-82 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 TO INCLUDE NEW ROAD MILES ON THE EXISTING INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS
INVENTORY.
RESOLUTION #01-83 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE NOBLE RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC. AND THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-84 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE LOW RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BID PROPOSAL OF HUDDLESTON AERIAL MAPPING COMPANY OF BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA FOR THE BOUNDARY GEOGRAPHIC SURVEY OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION FARM PROPERTY.
RESOLUTION #01-85 -
RESOLUTION #01-86 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.
RESOLUTION #01-87 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.
RESOLUTION #01-88 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN HEALTH
SERVICE.
RESOLUTION #01-89 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A MISSED PER CAPITA PAYMENT, PLUS INTEREST, TO ECHO LEIGH TIGER.
RESOLUTION #01-90 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF DAVID BOURBONNAIS AS THE ELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2001 ELECTION ORDINANCE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-91 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
RESOLUTION #01-92 - A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-93 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $600,000.00 2001-2002 ANNUAL BUDGET FROM INTEREST ON PROGRAM MONEY FROM JUDGEMENT FUNDS
AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL COUNCIL AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF JUNE 30, 2001.
RESOLUTION #01-94 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A MISSED PER CAPITA PAYMENT, PLUS INTEREST, TO KIMBERLY EILEEN ARDEN NELSON.
RESOLUTION #01-95 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNFLOWER SUPPLY COMPANY, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT, AND GRANTING A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
RESOLUTION #01-96 -
RESOLUTION #01-97 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NATION'S USE OF TRIBAL FUNDS FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION COSTS AND FOR THE INTERIOR/FURNISHINGS OF THE PROPOSED CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "HERITAGE CENTER" IF IT IS AWARDED AND FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #01-98 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NATION'S LEVERAGING FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "HERITAGE CENTER" APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
RESOLUTION #01-99 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION PLAN FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "HERITAGE CENTER" FUNDED BY THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMITMENT OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS.
RESOLUTION #01-100 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "HERITAGE CENTER" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL
YEAR 2001 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
RESOLUTION #01-101 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DAY CARE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,334.01 TO REX PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.
RESOLUTION #01-102 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DISTRICT COURT JUDGE GREGORY H. BIGLER AS A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-103 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP) GRANT APPLICATION.
RESOLUTION #01-104 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NATION'S EARLY HEAD START EXPANSION GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
RESOLUTION #01-105 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NATION'S EARLY HEAD START FISCAL YEAR 2002 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
RESOLUTION #01-106 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE UPDATE OF THE NATION'S INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS INVENTORY DATA AND SUBMITTAL OF THE DATA TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
RESOLUTION #01-107 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADDITION OF NEW ROAD MILES TO THE NATION'S EXISTING INDIAN RESERVATION ROAD INVENTORY AND SUBMITTAL OF THE INVENTORY TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
RESOLUTION #01-108 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2001 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN TO
THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
RESOLUTION #01-109 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2002 ROAD MAINTENANCE PLAN AND BUDGET AND THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
RESOLUTION #01-110 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-111 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-112 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-113 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-114 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-115 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-116 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-117 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-118 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #01-119 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN LANDS INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT,
JR AND SECRETARY/TREASURER GENE BRUNO TO SIGN DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST.
RESOLUTION #01-120 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NATION'S APPLICATION FOR CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES -
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
RESOLUTION #01-121 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $94,520 FROM GENERAL ACCOUNT FOR THE FESTIVAL 2001 BUDGET.
Collections
Finding AidResolutions not available to public due to enrollment: 01-18, 01-23 thru 01-33, 01-43, 01-51 thru 01-56, 01-61, 01-73 thru 01-79, 01-89, 01-94, 01-110 thru 01-118.
Resolutions missing: 01-08, 01-34, 01-35, 01-65, 01-85, 01-96.
01-1: SUMMARY: A resolution directing the Secretary/Treasurer to discontinue salary payments to John A. Barrett, Jr.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-01
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING SECRETARY/TREASURER TO DISCONTINUE
SALARY PAYMENTS TO JOHN A. BARRETT, JR.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the
Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, on or about September
27, 1996, selected John A. Barrett, Jr. to assume -- on an interim basis -- the bulk of
the duties previously assigned to the Tribal Administrator who had just resigned;
and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, on or about September
27, 1996, also acquiesced to paying John A. Barrett, Jr. an annual salary and to his
use of a tribal car for accepting this selection; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has decided that John A.
Barrett, Jr., should no longer assume the day-to-day responsibilities of the Tribal
Administrator; and
RESOLUTION # 01-01 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, in any event, has
decided that John A. Barrett, Jr., should no longer be paid an annual salary nor have
the use of a tribal car; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation that the Business Committee does not authorize John A. Barrett, Jr., to
assume the day-to-day responsibilities of the Tribal Administrator and the
Secretary/Treasurer is hereby directed to cease paying an annual salary to John A.
Barrett, Jr., and cease authorizing the personal use of a tribal vehicle effective July
13, 2000. However, nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the
Secretary/Treasurer to withhold any payments to John A. Barrett, Jr. that might be
due him by virtue of any office to which he might be elected, including insurance
benefits, prepaid legal, per diem, or expenses to attend regional councils.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-01, as approved on the
12th day of July, 2000, with 4 voting for, (1) ONE opposed, 0 absent and
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-2: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the CPN authorizing Telepresence, L.L.C. of Vienna, Virginia permission to act as a bona fide sales agent for and on behalf of the CPN in the promotion of the Nation's Small Business Administration's 8(A) certification in accordance with Federal Procurement Statutes as implemented by subpart 3.4 of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-02
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
AUTHORIZING TELEPRESENCE, L.L.C., OF VIENNA, VIRGINIA PERMISSION TO
ACT AS A BONA FIDE SALES AGENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION IN THE PROMOTION OF THE NATION'S SMALL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION'S 8(A) CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL
PROCUREMENT STATUTES AS IMPLEMENTED BY SUBPART 3.4 OF THE FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has the desire to contact federal government agencies
and commercial customers for the purpose of the opportunity to perform contract
work as a certified participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA)
8(a) program; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes that Larry Daughtery of Telepresence, L.L.C.
possesses the expertise to generate leads and to assist in marketing and sales
efforts in promoting the Nation's products and/or services to government entities
and other businesses; and
RESOLUTION # 01-02 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee believes TelePresence, L.L.C. is an established firm that
specializes in and has knowledge of the goods and services that the Nation seeks
to sell to the federal government and commercial customers; and
WHEREAS, both parties, because of their diverse capabilities, have determined to combine
their efforts to maximize the likelihood that the Nation will have the opportunity
to perform government and commercial contract work; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, in consideration of
terms set forth in the Bona Fide Sales Agency Agreement and of the mutual promises as set
forth in the Agreement, does hereby establish a continuing relationship for the purpose of
pursuing Federal Government Agencies and commercial contracts for goods and services
certified under the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Small Business Administrator's 8(a) Program.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-02, as approved on
the 12th day of July, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-3: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the Business Committee of the CPN authorizing and approving the purchase of equipment vital to tribal operations of the farm.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-03
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
VITAL TO TRIBAL OPERATIONS OF THE FARM
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United
States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or act
on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered
to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS [no , shown on original] it is vital that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation maintain equipment for optimal success and productivity for tribal operations; and
WHEREAS, a verified need to purchase equipment for continued maintenance of program operations has been established; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
approves expenditures of $45,000 for the following equipment, to be utilized at The Farm:
1997 John Deer 566 Round Bailer $20,000
Disc mower and rakes 5,000
1998 Dodge 1-ton, 4-wheel drive Diesel truck 20,000
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-03, as approved on the 12th day of July, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-4: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the Business Committee of the CPN authorizing and approving the purchase of the Charles Rutherford Property.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-04
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF THE CHARLES RUTHERFORD PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak
or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe
is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, Charles H. Rutherford and Connie A. Rutherford, husband and wife (Sellers) have
agreed to sell, by negotiated sale, to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation their interest in
the following described property:
A tract of land lying in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE/4
SW/4) of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Ten (10) North, Range Four (4)
East of the Indian Meridian, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, described as
commencing at the Southwest corner of said SE/4 SW/4; thence East a distance
of 40.0 feet; thence, NO1°48'00"E a distance of 821.0 feet; thence East a
distance of 414.80 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence
S67°00'10"E a distance of 448.70 feet; thence S26°30'00"W along the West line
of the abandoned Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way line a
distance of 210.90 feet; thence West a distance of 345.50 feet; thence,
NO6°02'37"E a distance of 204.26 feet; thence NO1°48'00"E a distance of
161.00 feet to the point of beginning.
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is agreeable to the
purchase of the property to increase the land base of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditures of Tribal money for the purpose of the
above described real property is hereby authorized in the amount of $30,000; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or Secretary-
Treasurer is authorized to execute any documents required to consummate this transaction.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-04, as approved on the
12th day of July, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0
opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-5: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the Business Committee of the CPN of Oklahoma authorizing and approving the purchase of equipment vital to the tribal operations.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-05
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION OF OKLAHOMA AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT VITAL TO THE TRIBAL
OPERATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the
Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation maintain equipment for optimal
success and productivity for tribal operations; and
WHEREAS, it is common business practice to maintain quality equipment to respond to the need
to comply with federal funding requirements and to continue to successfully
implement services for our people; and
WHEREAS, a verified need to purchase the equipment for continued maintenance of program
operations has been established; NOW
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee
approve a total expenditure of $58,959.24 for the following equipment:
Clinic- Power Tech-SF, Power Transient Suppression & Filter System $11,300.00
Employment & Training - Savin 2055 DP $13,990.00
Clinic- Savin 9945 $9,124.00
Accounting- Savin 2055 DP $12,990.00
After School Programs- 8 Computers, printers & Accessories $11,555.24
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-05, as approved on the 19th
day of July, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-6: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing and showing public support of the Oklahoma Native American Domestic Violence Coalition and authorizing use of the Pow Wow Grounds and Round House.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SHOWING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE
OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION AND
AUTHORIZING USE OF THE POW WOW GROUNDS AND ROUND HOUSE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (40 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the
Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Native American Domestic Violence Coalition is sponsoring a
conference entitled: "Uniting Tribal Communities to Address the Violence Against
Indian Women Conference." Conference is sponsored by the S.T.O.P. Violence
Against Indian Women Technical Assistance Project, Osage Tribe of Oklahoma,
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation and
Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to show public support to address the issue of
Native American Domestic Violence; NOW
RESOLUTION # 01-06 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation authorizes the use of the Pow Wow Grounds and Round House for Wednesday, August 23,
2000, for the purpose of this Intertribal Pow Wow, to be held from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT #01-06, as approved on
the 19th day of July, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent
and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-7: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to execute a lease agreement with Planet Bingo, LLC and granting a limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PLANET BINGO, L.L.C. AND GRANTING
A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (40 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the
Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to strengthen its capacity in tribal
government by improving and maintaining tribal programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation currently operates Class II gaming facilities located
within Indian Country and MP Bingo has been designated as an extension of Class
II gaming and therefore not a concern for NIGC classification; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has determined that said lease with Planet Bingo, L.L.C. is
in the best interests of the Tribe; and
WHEREAS, the proposed start date of this lease shall be effective immediately and continue for a
period of 24 months, unless terminated as described in Section 2 of the lease.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation agrees to pay a total monthly rent of $700.00 per
session, except for Wednesday evening sessions and Saturday matinee sessions.
Wednesday evening sessions and Saturday matinee sessions' rent will be $350.00
each. There shall be a minimum number of 7 weekly sessions; and
RESOLUTION # 01-07 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, a limited waiver of sovereign immunity from unconsented suits is hereby granted, as
outlined in the lease; NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation approves the Planet Bingo, L.L.C. lease and the Chairman is hereby authorized to sign
same on behalf of the Tribe and do all things necessary and proper to acknowledge and effect the
Tribe's approval of same.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-07, as approved on the
19th day of July, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-9: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to sign a six-month lease extension and approving the $500.00 monthly lease fee on the Belshe Property.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OR VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
A SIX-MONTH LEASE EXTENSION AND APPROVING THE $500.00 MONTHLY
LEASE FEE ON THE BELSHE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak
or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe
is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, Gordon Belshe, President of Belshe Industries, Inc. (Lessee) had previously agreed
to lease, from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, (Lessor) a tract of land known as
Trailer Supply Center located in the South Half of Section Thirty-Five (35),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Two (2) East of the Indian Meridian,
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, for a period of one year beginning on the 4th day
of June 1999 until the 4th day of June 2000, at the rent or sum of three hundred
dollars per month; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to agreement of both parties, this lease has been modified at the end of the
one year term and amended as to the following terms: property shall be leased for a
period of six months beginning June 4, 2000 until December 4, 2000, at the rent or
sum of $500.00 per month. Property may also be leased for a period of six months
beginning December 4, 2000 until June 4, 2001 at the rent or sum of $500.00 per
month. All other lease terms shall remain in force as contained in the original lease,
which provisions are incorporated herein by reference.
RESOLUTION # 01-09 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Gordon Belshe are
agreeable to the lease of the property and both parties do hereby acknowledge terms
and conditions of lease agreement; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or Secretary-Treasurer is
authorized to execute any documents required to consummate this transaction.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-09. as approved on the
19th day of July, 2000, with 4 voting for, 0
opposed, 0 absent, and 1 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-10: SUMMARY: A resolution of gratitude for Robert Dunning recognizing his 17 years of service to the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-10
A RESOLUTION OF GRATITUDE FOR ROBERT DUNNING RECOGNIZING HIS 17 YEARS OF
SERVICE TO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936,
(49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States
and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, Robert Dunning with gratitude for 17 years of service to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation as
Director of Maintenance, General Contractor, Construction Superintendent and as a dedicated,
hard-working expert and tenacious manager and employee; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Commends Robert Dunning for his 17 years of service to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation as Director of
Maintenance, General Contractor, Construction Superintendent and as a dedicated hard-working expert and tenacious manager and employee wishes him health, success and happiness in his future
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-10 as approved on the 19th day of July, 2000 [written over wite-out], with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-11: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the CPN Business Committee adopting clinic policy changes regarding eligibility and contract health services.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-11
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE ADOPTING CLINIC POLICY CHANGES
REGARDING ELIGIBILITY AND CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to
enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is
empowered to act now or in the future except those relating to claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is responsible for providing federal health
services to American Indians in order to raise their health status to the
highest possible level through services delivered directly through IHS
facilities, purchased by IHS through contractual agreements with
providers in the private sector and delivered through Tribally operated
programs; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has great concern for the health and
wellness of their people and is interested in the future development of
tribal capabilities of operations for health services for the benefit of all
tribal members; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, there is a need to provide comprehensive health care services through
health education, referral, follow-up and provision of support services;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION, hereby approves the Health Clinic Eligibility Policy regarding direct medical
services and outlines recipients eligible for Contract Health Services, as outlined below.
Effective date of policy is August 1, 2000.
ELIGIBILITY FOR DIRECT MEDICAL SERVICES
1. Native Americans who are enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes (or
can prove descendency with a CDIB) without regard to place of residence.
• Non-Native American spouses/children of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal
members (only) may receive direct services two ways: insurance or private
pay. The cost of private pay is $40.00 per office visit. (Additional charges
may be incurred for in-house lab work, x-rays, etc.). No outside referrals can
be provided for persons who are not Native Americans.
2. All full-time and part-time employees of the Tribe.
• Full-time employees with insurance/covered dependents must present their
tribal insurance card and pay a $5.00 co-pay for the office visit.
• Full-time employees (no insurance coverage from previous employer) in their
90 day probation period must by $10.00 co-pay for office visit.
• Part-time employees must present their tribal employee card and pay $10.00
co-pay for each office visit.
• Part-time employees pay no additional charges for necessary in-house lab
work, x-rays, etc. However, no outside referrals are provided for part-time
employees. Any services outside the clinic will be at the expense of the
employee.
• Prescription benefits: Part-time employees must pay pharmacy costs plus a
dispensing fee.
• Full-time employees with insurance must pay a $5.00 co-pay for each
prescription filled at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Pharmacy.
3. The Non-Native American family members of all full-time or part-time tribal
employees when they have health insurance or as private pay patients:
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
• Non-Native American family members of Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal
employees may receive direct services two ways: insurance or private pay.
The cost of private pay is $40.00 per office visit (additional charges may be
incurred for in-house lab work, x-rays, etc.). No outside referrals can be
provided for persons who are not Native Americans.
DENTAL SERVICES - TO BE ANNOUNCED
CARE PROVIDED FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
4. Any child under the age of 18, who is a sibling to a Potawatomi child and is
receiving Child Protective Services or Indian Child Welfare Services from the
Tribe may receive Direct Services and have prescriptions filled at the Tribal
Pharmacy, per pharmacy policy.
5. Pregnant non-Native American females, who present a certified affidavit that the
prospective father is an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe may
receive services including delivery and one post-delivery visit.
6. Services are provided to adopted children who are eligible under #1 or #3 above.
CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
1 . Prioritized Contract Health Services may be offered to Potawatomi Tribal
members who live in one of the following counties:
• Cleveland
• Lincoln
• Logan
• Oklahoma
• Pottawatomie
2. Prioritized Contract Health Services may be offered to all non-indigenous Native
Americans who are enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes (or
descendants) and who live within the following boundaries:
• Live east of the Indian Meridian
• Live West of the Seminole County Line
• Live South of the North Canadian River
• Live North of the South Canadian River
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
3. Enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee, Iowa, Kickapoo and Sac and Fox
Tribes (all of Oklahoma) are not eligible for Citizen Potawatomi Nation Contract
Health Services.
Documentation of eligibility (CDIB, proof of tribal membership, proof of residence,
marriage license, insurance or payment arrangements and a picture ID) will be required
before appointments are scheduled with a physician.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT
01-11, as approved on the 19th day of July, 2000 with 5
voting for, and 0 opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-12: SUMMARY: A resolution directing General Council to bring an action against John A. Barrett, Jr., in his capacity as Business Committee Chairman seeking a declaratory judgment resolving two controversies, or alternatively to seek a writ.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-12
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING GENERAL COUNSEL TO BRING AN ACTION AGAINST JOHN A.
BARRETT, JR., IN HIS CAPACITY AS BUSINESS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SEEKING A
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT RESOLVING TWO CONTROVERSIES, OR, ALTERNATIVELY, TO
SEEK A WRIT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June
26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business
Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or
act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters in which the Tribe is
empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, on or about July 13, 2000, "John Barrett" as "Chairman of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation" filed a petition in the district court styled and numbered In re Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Resolution Pott. #01-01, Case No. CIV-00-06; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner in said case did not name any party, did not cause summons to be issued to
any person or entity, did not seek relief against any person or entity, and prayed for "a
declaratory judgment that Resolution Pott. #01-01 is unconstitutional" and "for a
preliminary injunction"; and
WHEREAS, District Judge Phillip Lujan scheduled and held a hearing on July 14, 2000, on the
petition and, apparently based on the petitioner's representations at the hearing and in the
petition, issued an order granting the preliminary injunction requested "enjoining the
applicability of" Resolution 01-01; and
WHEREAS, District Judge Phillip Lujan also issued a "scheduling order" soliciting "amicus" briefs
from any member of the tribe and setting a hearing for August 18, 2000; and
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WHEREAS, the Business Committee desires the judiciary to resolve two controversies between the
Chairman and the other members of the Business Committee implicated directly or
indirectly in the Chairman's suit, to wit: may the Chairman under the constitution against
the expressed action of the Business Committee (1) appoint himself as the Tribal
Administrator as part of his "general supervision of the affairs of the Council and of the
Business Committee" (Article 6, Section 2 CPN Constitution), and (2) may the Business
Committee discontinue salary payments to the Chairman for conducting duties as the
Tribal Administrator? ; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee would like these issues decided in a timely fashion in a properly
maintained action;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
that if the petitioner in "In re Citizen Potawatomi Nation Resolution Pott. # 01-01" dismisses said action on or before July 31, 2000, the General Counsel for the tribe is authorized and directed to file a suit in tribal court on behalf of the Business Committee against John A. Barrett, Jr., in his capacity as Chairman, seeking a declaratory judgment of (1) whether the Business Committee Chairman may appoint himself as Tribal Administrator pursuant to Article 6, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution and (2) may the Business Committee discontinue salary payments to the Chairman for conducting duties as the Tribal Administrator? If "In re Citizen Potawatomi Nation Resolution Pott. # 01-01" is not timely dismissed,
the General Counsel is authorized and directed to seek an appropriate writ from the Supreme Court or such other courts as may be necessary directing Judge Lujan to withdraw his July 14th order memorialized in a written order filed July 19th that purports to grant a preliminary injunction relating to Business Committee Resolution # 01-01 and prohibiting District Judge Phillip Lujan from issuing further orders in "In re Citizen Potawatomi Nation Pott. #01-01, No. CIV-00-06" until and unless a case or controversy is alleged and indispensable parties are properly summoned and to do all things necessary and proper thereto. Should the case "In re Citizen Potawatomi Nation Resolution Pott. #01-01" be timely dismissed, the Chairman will receive compensation as Tribal administrator until the aforesaid declaratory action is finally resolved." The authorization contained herein includes any subsequent appeals. For the purpose of this resolution, the General Counsel shall be under the immediate direction of the Business Committee.
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-12, as approved on
the 26th day of July, 2000, with 4 voting for, 1 voting against, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-13: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the CPN Business Committee authorizing an agreement between FireLake, Remington Park, Magna and the Oklahoma Horsemen.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-13
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIRELAKE,
REMINGTON PARK, MAGNA AND THE OKLAHOMA HORSEMEN
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has previously entered into a compact with the State
of Oklahoma to conduct off-track gaming under the Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act that has been duly approved and published in the Federal
Register; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation maintain a cooperative working
environment between Firelake, Remington, Magna and the Oklahoma
Horsemen; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has reviewed the agreement and determined
that said agreement is in the best interest of the Tribe and the contractual
issues are fair, equitable and necessary for conducting business between
Firelake, Remington, Magna and the Oklahoma Horsemen; NOW
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. to negotiate and
execute, for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, an agreement between
Firelake, Remington, Magna and the Oklahoma Horsemen, which will become effective
July 31, 2000.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-13, as approved on
the 26th day of July 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-14: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting pharmacy policy changes to comply with budget restraints.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-14
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PHARMACY POLICY CHANGES TO COMPLY
WITH BUDGET RESTRAINTS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to
enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is
empowered to act now or in the future except those relating to claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, expenditures for pharmacy services have exceeded the health system's
available funding, and
WHEREAS, the attached "Decision Memorandum" proposes three solutions to the
problem: (1) outsource mail-order pharmaceuticals, (2) raise the age for
free pharmacy services to tribal members to sixty-three years of age with
all present users grandfathered into the new system, and (3) restrict the
formulary to a more affordable level with tribal contributions for services
to Citizen Potawatomi Nation members; NOW
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION, that the attached "Decision Memorandum" which proposes three solutions to
the problem of funding shortfall in the tribal pharmacy be adopted: (1) outsource mail-
order pharmaceuticals, (2) raise the age for free pharmacy services to tribal members to
sixty-three years of age with all present users grandfathered into the new system, and (3)
restrict the formulary to a more affordable level with tribal contributions for services to
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Members.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT
01-14, as approved on the 9th day of August, 2000 with 5
voting for, and 0 voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-15: SUMMARY: A resolution approving the agreement with Smarts Broadcasting Systems and Westwood Radio One for automation of KGFF Radio Station.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-15
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH SMARTS
BROADCAST SYSTEMS AND WESTWOOD RADIO ONE FOR AUTOMATION
OF KGFF RADIO STATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to
enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is
empowered to act now or in the future except those relating to claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the automation of KGFF is necessary for sound business reasons, and
WHEREAS, the attached contracts from SMARTS Broadcast Systems and Westwood
Radio One are recommended by Station Manager Lance Norris and
concurred with by tribal management as the best method for automation;
NOW
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION, that the attached contracts from SMARTS Broadcast Systems and Westwood
Radio One are approved for automation of KGFF radio station under the attached
payment schedule.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT
01-15, as approved on the 9th day of August, 2000 with 5
voting for, and 0 voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-16: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the Business Committee of the CPN of Oklahoma authorizing and approving the purchase of a Jacobsen Fairway Mower for the FireLake Golf Course.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-16
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION OF OKLAHOMA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A JACOBSEN
FAIRWAY MOWER VITAL TO THE TRIBAL OPERATIONS OF THE FIRELAKE GOLF COURSE.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation maintain equipment for optimal success and productivity for tribal operations; and
WHEREAS, it is common business practice to maintain quality equipment to continue to successfully implement services for our people; and
WHEREAS, a verified need to purchase the equipment for continued maintenance of a Tribal Enterprise has been established; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee approve a total
expenditure of $25,362.50 for a Jacobsen Fairway Mower which is vital to the tribal operations of the
FireLake Golf Course.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-16, as approved on the 23rd day of August, 2000, with 5 voting for, and 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-17: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the Business Committee of the CPN authorizing the expenditure of $6,500.00 from the Indian Health Service Funding agreement to reconstruct the dwelling at 1302 Gordon Cooper Drive, which will be utilized as an office for the Behavioral Health Program.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-17
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $6,500
FROM THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT TO
RECONSTRUCT THE DWELLING AT 1302 GORDON COOPER DRIVE, WHICH
WILL BE UTILIZED AS AN OFFICE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak
or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe
is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to reduce, control and prevent crime and
delinquency both by and against tribal youth; to provide interventions for court-
involved tribal youth; and to provide prevention programs focusing on alcohol and
drugs; and
WHEREAS, the high incidence of juvenile delinquency involving alcohol and drugs is intolerable
and unacceptable to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the effects of substance
abuse are felt by whole communities and need to be addressed by the entire
community; and
WHEREAS, youth-serving prevention programs offer positive alternatives for young people and
encourage youth to develop strong ties to their community;
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, tribally-owned property at 1302 Gordon Cooper Drive could be reconstructed to
accommodate the needs of the Behavioral Health Program in providing alcohol and
substance abuse prevention programs; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee
hereby fully supports the Behavioral Health Program in its goals and objectives and authorizes
expenditure of $6,500 from the IHS Annual Funding Agreement, for the purpose of reconstruction
of the above described real property.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-17, as approved on the
23rd day of August, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0
opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-19: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the borrowing of funds on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign documents necessary for the loan.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-19
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN
A. BARRETT, JR AND VICE-CHAIRMAN LINDA CAPPS TO SIGN DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR THE LOAN
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition
and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is constructing Firelake Discount Grocery
and wishes to obtain interim construction financing until completion of the
building which will then require long - term permanent financing; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed
Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign all
documents necessary to obtain interim financing of Firelake Discount Grocery;
and
WHEREAS, Union Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City has agreed to loan
$4,000,000 to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for a period of six months as interim
financing secured by stock in First National Bank and Trust Company; NOW
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation approves the execution of an interim construction loan of $4,000,000
for Firelake Discount Grocery secured by stock in First National Bank and Trust Co. and
authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign all
01-20: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the withdrawal of funds on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign documents necessary for the withdrawal.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-20
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON BEHALF
OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN
JOHN A. BARRETT, JR AND VICE-CHAIRMAN LINDA CAPPS TO SIGN
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE WITHDRAWAL
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition
and recognized by treaties with the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is constructing Firelake Discount Grocery
and wishes to partially finance interim construction in the amount of $1,000,000
until completion of the building which will then be repaid from the proceeds of
long - term permanent financing; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi desires the
withdrawal of $500,000, plus interest or equity appreciation, of tribal enterprise
profits invested at a prior time at Union Bank and Trust Company for interim
construction financing; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi desires the
withdrawal of trust fund interest or equity appreciation approved on
the referendum balloting in June, 2000 General Council sufficent [as spelled on original] to bring the
total funds withdrawn from Union bank and Trust Company to $1,000,000 for
interim construction financing; and
RESOLUTION # 01-20 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed
Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign all
documents necessary to obtain interim financing of Firelake DiscountGrocery [as shown on original];
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation approves the withdrawal of $1,000,000 from Union Bank and
Trust Company for Firelake Discount Grocery interim construction financing and
authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign
all documents necessary to obtain the loan.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-20,
as approved on the 28th day of August, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and
0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-21: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing a contract for bridge design under The Authority of Public Law 93-638 and Public Law 100-472, for the engineering survey, geotechnical investigation and design of certain bridges.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-21
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR BRIDGE DESIGN UNDER
THE AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL
FOR A DESIGN PROJECT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND PUBLIC LAW
100-472, FOR THE ENGINEERING SURVEY, GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
AND DESIGN OF CERTAIN BRIDGES.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation's transportation plan has been developed for the
Indian Reservation Roads routes under our jurisdiction using the small amount
of planning funds that has been received in the last five years which is
inadequate to develop a transportation plan to meet the growing transportation
needs of the tribe into the 21st Century; and
WHEREAS, Several bridges on our Indian Reservation Road Routes are dangerous and need
immediate attention; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is eligible to contract under P.L. 93-638 for the
survey and design of BIA Project — Bridge B183B700 & B183B707; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to contract for the engineering survey,
geo-technical investigation and design of bridges which are in critical need of
replacement, reconstruction and preservation, more specifically, Bridge 0032
located on IRR N3410, in Sec. 36,R3E,T10N, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma,
the amount of $32,589.00, and Bridge 09323 located on IRR 1300, in Sec.31,
R4E,T8N, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma in the amount of $32,589; and
WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation, by signing the proposal for a Design Project
certifies that construction documents produced as part of this contract will be
produced in accordance with the Program of Requirements and/or Scope of
Work, and the POR and/or Scope of Work shall be attached to the contract
proposal.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation does fully support the submission of a PROPOSAL FOR A DESIGN
PROJECT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND PUBLIC LAW 100-
472, for the engineering survey, geo-technical investigation and design of the
following bridges: Bridge 0032 located on IRR N3410, in Sec. 36,R3E,T10N,
and Bridge 09323 located on IRR E1300, in Sec.31, R4E,T8N, Pottawatomie
County, Oklahoma.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation approves a contract by and between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Department
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, in the amount of $65,178.00 for the design of bridges
which are in critical need of replacement, reconstruction and preservation under the authority of
P. L. 93-638
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-21, as
approved on the 31st day of August, 2000, with 5 voting
for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-22: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the tribal attorney to file a brief in support of appeal of BIA decision not to negotiate 24 line items in the FY 2000 Annual Funding Agreement.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRIBAL ATTORNEY TO FILE A BRIEF IN
SUPPORT OF APPEAL OF BIA DECISION NOT TO NEGOTIATE 24 LINE ITEMS IN
THE FY 2000 ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Office of Self-Governance has negotiated an
FY2000 Annual Funding Agreement with Department of the Interior Bureau of
Indian Affairs that reserves the right to contest the BIA refusal to negotiate 24
line items on the alleged basis that the funding for these lines items is needed for
essential federal functions; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Office of Self-Governance in a letter dated May
5, 2000 appealed the BIA refusal to negotiate these line items; and
WHEREAS, the Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs in an August
14th letter solicited a brief in support of this appeal from the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation due no later than September 18th; and
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WHEREAS, the Director of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Office of Self-Governance has
recommended assistance of the Tribal Attorney in preparing and submitting said
brief;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation that the Tribal Attorney is hereby authorized to file on or before September
18, 2000, a brief supporting the appeal filed by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Office of Self-
Governance and to coordinate such filing with the Director of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Office of Self-Governance.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-22, as
approved on the 31st day of August, 2000, with 5 voting
for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-33: SUMMARY: A resolution appointing Kristie Sue Hall, CPN #03670, to the Grievance Committee in the position of Grievance Committeeman #2.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-33
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KRISTIE SUE HALL, CPN ROLL #03670, TO THE
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE IN THE POSITION OF GRIEVANCE COMMITTEEMAN #2
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June
26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or
act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is
empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to appoint Kristie Sue Hall to the Grievance
Committee for Grievance Committeeman #2; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
hereby appoints Kristie Sue Hall as Grievance Committeeman #2 of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation, on an interim basis, to serve until the next regular election.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-33, as approved on the
4th day of October, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed,
0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-36: SUMMARY: Resolution authorizing the borrowing of funds on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign documents necessary for the loan.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-36
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A.
BARRETT, JR AND VICE-CHAIRMAN LINDA CAPPS TO SIGN DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR THE LOAN
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is constructing Firelake Discount Foods and
wishes to obtain interim construction financing until completion of the building
which will then require long - term permanent financing; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed Chairman
John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign all documents
necessary to obtain interim financing of Firelake Discount Foods; and
WHEREAS, First Bank, Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri has agreed to loan $5,000,000 to the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation for a period of six months as interim financing
secured by the pledge of the Nation, treasury bills and a guarantee by Hale-
Halsell, and a 5 year permanent loan in the amount of $5,000,000 secured by the
pledge of the Nation, a leasehold mortgage on Firelake Discount Foods and a
guarantee by Hale Halsell; NOW
RESOLUTION # 01-36 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation approves the execution of an interim construction loan of $5,000,000 for Firelake
Discount Foods secured by a pledge of the Nation, treasury bills and a guarantee by Hale-
Halsell, and a permanent loan in the amount of $5,000,000 secured by the pledge of the Nation,
a leasehold mortgage on Firelake Discount Foods and a guarantee by Hale Halsell; and
authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign all documents
necessary to obtain the loan.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-36, as
approved on the 11th day of October, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0
absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman
01-37: SUMMARY: A resolution to relocate KGFF Radio to FireLake Discount Foods.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-37
A RESOLUTION TO RELOCATE KGFF RADIO TO FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United
States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or act
on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered
to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation considers the dissemination of information about tribal
activities to be an essential governmental function; and
WHEREAS, ownership of media resources to advertise to the public for the enhancement of tribal
business activities is an essential governmental function and a prudent investment of tribal
resources; and
WHEREAS, the lease at the current site is expiring and renewal is not a valid option, and the need exists
to relocate the station; and
WHEREAS, relocating KGFF within Firelake Discount Foods would be mutually beneficial and an
economically prudent decision; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
authorizes the relocation of KGFF Radio to Firelake Discount Foods.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-37, as approved on the 11th [wite-out used on original] day of October, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-38: SUMMARY: A resolution approving the pay scales and establishing a Co-Manager position for FireLake Discount Foods.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-38
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY SCALES AND ESTABLISHING A C0- [as shown on original]
MANAGER POSITION FOR FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the opening of Firelake Discount Foods will necessitate the initial hiring of
approximately 150 employees; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes the need for additional upper level
management and hereby establishes a co-manager position; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to remain competitive in the job
market and hire the most highly qualified employees for their workforce; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the management of the Firelake Discount Foods have an
established, competitive pay scale to assist them with the hiring of personnel;
RESOLUTION # 01-38 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby establishes a co-manager position and authorizes the attached
positions and pay scales for Firelake Discount Foods.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-38, as approved on
the 11th day October, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent
and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-39: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting floodplain management regulations and establishing flood hazard boundaries for the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-39
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
AND ESTABLISHING FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARIES FOR THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future;
and
WHEREAS, certain areas within the traditional tribal boundary areas of Citizen
Potawatomi Nation, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, are subject to
periodic flooding from rivers and streams causing serious damage to
properties within these areas; and
WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of federally subsidized flood insurance as
authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 upon participation
by the community in the National Flood Insurance Program; and
RESOLUTION # 01-39 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Floodplain Board is authorized to adopt,
administer, and enforce floodplain management regulations to reduce
flood losses pursuant to constitution of Citizen Potawatomi Nation and
recognizes 82 O.S. 1081, § 1601-1619; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Floodplain Board of Citizen Potawatomi
Nation hereby adopts and enacts the Floodplain Damage Prevention
Regulations as set forth in the attachment hereto.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-39
as approved on the 25th day October 2000, with 5 voting
for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-40: SUMMARY: A resolution establishing a CPN Floodplain Board, appointing members, and designating duties.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-40
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
FLOODPLAIN BOARD, APPOINTING MEMBERS, AND DESIGNATING
DUTIES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future;
and
WHEREAS, certain areas within the incorporated lands of Citizen Potawatomi Nation,
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, are subject to periodic flooding from
rivers and streams causing serious damage to properties within these areas;
and,
WHEREAS, flood damage and losses are aggravated by the cumulative effect of
obstructions in floodplains which cause an increase in flood heights and
velocities, and by the occupancy of flood hazard areas by uses vulnerable
to floods and hazardous to their lands; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee to
promote public health, safety and general welfare by minimizing public
and private losses due to flood conditions; and
WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of federally subsidized flood insurance as
authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 upon participation
by the community in the National Flood Insurance Program; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation, Pottawatomie County, to participate in the National Flood
Insurance Program; and to require the recognition and evaluation of flood
hazards in all official actions relating to land use in the floodplain areas
having special flood hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee Of Citizen Potawatomi Nation is authorized to
establish a floodplain board to serve the traditional boundary areas of
Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Pottawatomie County and recognizes the
Oklahoma State Statutes, Title 82 O.S. 1981, §1604; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby:
Section 1. Establishes a municipal floodplain board which shall adopt, administer, and
enforce floodplain management regulations within the tribal lands of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, in accordance with the National
Flood Insurance Act and the Constitution of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and
recognizes the State of Oklahoma's Floodplain Management Act, 82 O.S. 1981
§1601,et.seq.
Section 2. Directs that the floodplain board shall be composed of five (5) members to be
appointed by the Business Committee of Citizen Potawatomi Nation. All members must
be tribal members and or employees within the traditional boundary area of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation. Members of the Floodplain Management Board shall serve without
compensation. Members of the Floodplain Management Board may be removed for cause
by the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation only after a public hearing
for that purpose. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
RESOLUTION # 01-40 PAGE # 3
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
The initial membership of the Floodplain Management Board is hereby appointed as
follows:
Bob Trousdale, Chairman for a two year term expiring 10/11/2002
Bill Nuttle, Vice Chairman for a two year term expiring 10/11/2002
Ron Everett, At Large for a two year term expiring 10/11/2002
Tom Treat, At Large for a two year term expiring 10/11/2002
Carol Nuttle, Secretary for a two year term expiring 10/11/2002
After a term of a member expires, all appointments shall be made for terms of six years
each.
Section 3. Authorizes the floodplain board to submit the adopted floodplain regulations
to the Business Committee of Citizen Potawatomi Nation for approval and to file the
regulations with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board within fifteen (15) days of their
adoption. Upon execution a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Secretary of the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and a courtesy copy to the
Oklahoma Water Resource Board.
Section 4. Directs the floodplain board to cooperate with federal, state, and local agencies
and to take such official action as is necessary to carry out the objectives as stated in the
National Flood Insurance Act and the Constitution of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Floodplain Board shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Those powers and duties set forth by law in the Constitution of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation and recognizes the Oklahoma State Statutes, Title 82 O.S.1981, § 1601 seq.;
2. Those powers and duties that, by implication, are necessary in order to carry out the
statutory obligations referred to above;
3. To elect a chairman and secretary annually;
4. To hold regularly scheduled meetings at least once each month, and such other special
or emergency meetings as deemed necessary by the Chairman;
RESOLUTION # 01-40 PAGE # 4
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
5. To hold hearings, gather evidence, and issue such orders as deemed necessary;
6. To appoint a Floodplain Administrator;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Floodplain Board hereby:
a. assures the Federal Insurance Administrator that its Floodplain Management
Board will enact and maintain in force rules for those areas having floodplain
management measures pursuant to 44 CFR Section 59 through 77, with effective
enforcement provisions consistent with the criteria set forth in Section 60 of the National
Flood Insurance Program Regulations; and
b. vests the Floodplain Management Board with the responsibility, authority and
means to:
(1) Designate the Tribal Engineer as the Floodplain Administrator to
maintain for public inspection and to furnish upon request, for the determination of
applicable flood insurance risk premiums within all areas having special flood hazards
identified on a Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM) or Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM), any Certificates of Elevation of flood proofing and information on the lowest
floor elevation of all new substantially improved structures, and include whether or not
such structures contain a basement and if the structure has been flood proofed.
(2) Assist the Administrator, at his request, in delineating the limits of
areas having special flood hazards on available local maps of sufficient detail and scale to
identify the location of building sites.
(3) Provide such information as the Administrator may request concerning
present and proposed uses and occupancy of the floodplains.
(4) Cooperate with federal, state and local agencies and private firms
which undertake to study, survey, map and identify floodplains and cooperate with
neighboring communities with respect to the management of adjoining floodplains in
order to prevent aggravation of existing or potential hazards.
(5) Submit on the anniversary date of the community's initial eligibility, or
at such time as requested by the Administrator, a report on the progress made during the
last year within the community in the development and implementation of floodplain
management measures.
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
(6) Assure that stream maintenance is provided within any altered,
relocated or improved watercourse under the jurisdiction of the Floodplain Management
Board so that the flood carrying capacity of the watercourse is not diminished.
(7) Upon occurrence, notify the Administrator in writing whenever the
boundaries of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation have been changed through acquisition or
sale whereby the Citizen Potawatomi Nation community has assumed or lost
responsibility for floodplain management regulation for a particular area.
(8) Generally, to do all such things as in its judgment, that may be
necessary, proper, or expedient in the accomplishment of its duties; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby establishes a Floodplain Board, appoints members and
designates duties, as outlined above.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-40,
as approved on the 25th day of October 2000, with 5 voting
for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-41: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting the USA to place certain lands (tribal farm property) into trust for and on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer Gene Bruno to sign documents necessary to such a request.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-41
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE
CERTAIN LANDS (TRIBAL FARM PROPERTY) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING
CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR AND SECRETARY/TREASURER GENE
BRUNO TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, recognizing the necessity to provide lands
for the future growth of the Nation's services, housing, tribal enterprise,
and cultural activities, has purchased the real property as described on the
attachments which should be placed in the governmental jurisdiction of
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation by being held in trust by the United States
for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed
Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer Gene Bruno to sign
all documents necessary to accomplish the placement of the following
described property into trust; and
RESOLUTION # 01-41 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the
United States of America to place into trust the Tribal Farm Property as
described on the attached deeds; NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation requests that the attached described lands be held in trust by the
United States for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and authorizes
Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary-Treasurer Gene Bruno to sign all documents
necessary to accomplish this trust status for these lands.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-41, as approved
on the 25th of October, 2000 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0
absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-42: SUMMARY: A resolution appointing John A. Barrett, Jr., to Tribal Chairman, as delegate to the 2000 National Congress of American Indians annual session and authorizing NCAI membership.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-42
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., TRIBAL CHAIRMAN, AS DELEGATE TO THE 2000
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS ANNUAL SESSION AND AUTHORIZING NCAI
MEMBERSHIP
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a Member of the Indian Government in Good Standing of the National Congress of American Indians and meets all requirements for Tribal membership, pursuant to Article II, Section IIA of the Constitution of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI); NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes John A. Barrett, Jr. to take the necessary action to continue the Nation's membership in NCAI and remit the requisite $1,000.00 for membership dues in accordance with NCAI By-Laws, Article III, Section 3B: and that, based on the tribal citizenry of 25,368 persons, the Nation shall have 180 votes according to Article II, Section VI C of the NCAI Constitution and By-Laws; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article III, Section 2 of the NCAI Constitution, the Nation designates John A. Barrett, Jr., Tribal Chairman, as Delegate, and instructs him to become an individual member in Good Standing in NCAI in order to fulfill his responsibilities as Official Delegate to the National Congress of American Indians Annual Session, 57th Annual Session, and Executive Council Sessions for a term of one year.
Delegate John A. Barrett, Jr., Tribal Chairman signature John A. Barrett Jr
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-42 as approved on the 25th day of October, 2000 with 5 voting for, and 0 voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-44: SUMMARY: A resolution in support of an application to the National Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) for education and training of Native American beneficiaries on the Medicare options available in their local communities.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-44
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING (N4A) FOR EDUCATION AND
TRAINING OF NATIVE AMERICAN BENEFICIARIES ON THE MEDICARE OPTIONS
AVAILABLE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Health Care Financing Administration would like to enhance the capacity
of Information & Referral/Assistance programs to use HCFA resources to
provide information about the M+C programs to Medicare beneficiaries and
their caregivers, and
WHEREAS, the Health Care Financing Administration and the U.S. Administration of
Aging have made funds available through the National Association of Area
Agencies on Aging (N4A) for projects designed to empower consumers and
caregivers about their health care options and decisions, and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has recognized the lack of information and
understanding of the Medicare options available to Native American elders in
this area to be a serious impediment to health services access, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has further recognized that this lack of
information is magnified when elders must also contend with how Medicare
may affect the services afforded them through the Indian Health Service, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is proposing a project to educate under-served
Native American Medicare beneficiaries in the five county service area
(Pottawatomie, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, and Cleveland) with a proposed
budget of $48,500 from the funding agency and project dates from mid-
January 2001 through December 2001, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Medicare beneficiary education project includes
a plan for remaining in place beyond the funding period, NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation fully supports the
application to the National Association of the Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) for the "Native
American Medicare Beneficiary Education Project."
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-44 [correction made in ink pen on original], as approved on the 8th day of November, 2000, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman
01-45: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing procedures for processing payroll checks.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-45
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING PAYROLL CHECKS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or
act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters in which the Tribe is
empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the payment of payroll and to formalize past practice, the payroll checks
should be signed by a member of the Business Committee: the Chairman, Vice
Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer or a Business Committeeman; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation that
the Business Committee hereby directs that all payroll checks shall be endorsed by a member of the
Business Committee: the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer or a Business
Committeeman. The Business Committee members shall complete the necessary bank signature cards
and other documents necessary to effect this direction.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-45, as approved on the 15th day of
November, 2000, with 4 voting for, 0 voting against, 1 absent, and 0 abstentions.
Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-46: SUMMARY: A resolution requiring Business Committee approval for the hiring, termination, and salary increases of all employees designated as directors or compensated at an annual salary of $30,000.00 or more.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-46
A RESOLUTION REQUIRING BUSINESS COMMITTEE APPROVAL FOR THE
HIRING, TERMINATION, AND SALARY INCREASES OF ALL EMPLOYEES
DESIGNATED AS DIRECTORS OR COMPENSATED AT AN ANNUAL SALARY
OF $30,000 OR MORE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters in which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future;
and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has heretofore informally confirmed all actions
hiring or terminating the employment of personnel; and
WHEREAS, to insure stability of the personnel employed by the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation, the hiring, termination and salary increases of all persons
designated as directors or compensated at an annual salary of $30,000 or
more should be effected solely by approval of the Business Committee.
Any previous delegations of authority to the contrary are hereby
withdrawn; NOW
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation that hereafter no employee designated as a director or compensated with an
annual salary of $30,000 or more may be hired or terminated except by approval of the
Business Committee. In addition, all salary increases for these employees must be
presented to the Business Committee for approval.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-46, as
approved on the 15th day of November, 2000, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, 1
absent, and 0 abstentions.
Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-47: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the CPN's sanitation facilities construction program application for funding through P.L. 86-121 offered through the US Indian Health Service.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-47
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN
HEALTH SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and other wise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting a Project Scope entitled
"CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION NON-INDIGENOUS NEW AND
REHABILITATED SCATTERED HOUSING SANITATION
FACILITIES PROJECT, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA"
to the U.S. Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Office of Environmental
Health Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch under the authority of
P.L. 86-121 for the construction of sanitation facilities; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the IHS will provide the funds, and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will
design and construct the facilities under the provisions of the Self-
Governance Compact that became effective on October 1, 1998. The total
cost to the IHS for providing sanitation facilities to these homes is
$109,000.00; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation fully supports
the entire project for the construction of sanitation facilities as provided by the provisions
of its Self-Governance Compact with IHS/DHHS effective on September 30, 1998, and
the FY 2000 Annual Funding Agreement (AFA) with the IHS/DHHS executed by these
parties and effective on October 1, 1999.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 01-47 as approved
on the 15th day of November, 2000 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and
1 absent.
Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-48: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the CPN's sanitation facilities construction program application for funding through P.L. 86-121 offered through the US Indian Health Service.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-48
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN
HEALTH SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers
Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967 [missing ) on original]; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States
and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and other wise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting a Project Scope entitled
"CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION NON-INDIGENOUS
SCATTERED EXISTING HOMES SANITATION FACILITIES
PROJECT, POTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA" to the U.S.
Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Office of Environmental Health
Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch under the authority of P.L. 86-
121 for the construction of sanitation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the IHS will provide the funds, and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will
design and construct the facilities under the provisions of the Self-
Governance Compact that became effective on October 1, 1998. The total
cost to the IHS for providing sanitation facilities to these homes is
$23,000.00; NOW
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation fully supports
the entire project for the construction of sanitation facilities as provided by the provisions
of its Self-Governance Compact with IHS/DHHS effective on September 30, 1998, and
the FY 2000 Annual Funding Agreement (AFA) with the IHS/DHHS executed by these
parties and effective on October 1, 1999.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Pott 01-48, as approved
on the 15th day of November, 2000 with 4 voting for, 0
opposed and 1 absent.
Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-50: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the CPN's application to the National Park Service for a FY2001 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Tribal Documents Grant.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-50
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2001
NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT
("NAGPRA") TRIBAL DOCUMENTATION GRANT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and by-laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi in all matters on
which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to hire a full time NAGPRA
Coordinator to assess, evaluate, and document Potawatomi collections found
in over 300 museums, colleges, and federal repositories across the country;
and
WHEREAS, the new Coordinator will require training in NAGPRA law, techniques for
documenting collections and methods to effectively communicate and
consult; and
RESOLUTION # 01-50 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, over the course of the project, the NAGPRA Coordinator will receive
professional training, develop a database of existing summaries and
inventories, request photographs of cultural objects, analyze trends and
collection concentrations, and produce a final report of findings and a
recommended repatriation plan of action; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will contribute all indirect costs for this
project in excess of 25% of the total direct costs as a shared contribution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will donate general office supplies, share in
costs for telephone, copies, and postage and furnish one computer
workstation and office furnishing once the grant is awarded; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the "Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Summary and
Inventory Assessment and Documentation Project" application to the
National Park Service for a Fiscal Year 2001 NAGPRA Tribal
Documentation Grant.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-50, as approved on
the 15th day of November, 2000 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent,
and 0 abstentions.
Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-57: SUMMARY: A resolution to accept the bid of Buoy Brothers Construction as the low responsive, responsible bid for a remodel job of the kitchen plumbing located in the snack bar of the CPN Entertainment Center.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-57
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE BID OF BUOY BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION AS THE LOW RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BID FOR A
REMODEL JOB OF THE KITCHEN PLUMBING LOCATED IN THE SNACK
BAR OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers
Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States
and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and other wise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future;
and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to maintain a safe
and healthy working environment for its employees and
WHEREAS, the remodel job of the kitchen plumbing located in the snack bar of the
Entertainment Center requires an update in order to comply with safety
and health standards as defined by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Safety
and Health Policy and
WHEREAS, Buoy Brothers Construction is a reputable construction firm that has
provided quality work for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation on past projects;
NOW
RESOLUTION # 01-57 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation accepts Buoy Brothers Construction bid of $8,790.00 as the low
responsive, responsible bid for the remodel job of the kitchen plumbing located in the
snack bar of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Entertainment Center.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Pott 01-57 as approved on
the 29th day of November 2000 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and
0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-58: SUMMARY: A resolution approving a loan agreement and attached exhibits on behalf of the CPN, authorizing the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to sign said agreement and attached exhibits, and granting a limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-58
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN
AND VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS,
AND GRANTING A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or
act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is
empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is constructing Firelake Discount Foods and wishes
to obtain long-term permanent financing; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed Chairman John A.
Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to negotiate documents necessary to obtain
financing to construct and equip Firelake Discount Foods; and
WHEREAS, First Capital Group, Inc., has agreed to loan $5,050,000 to the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation to finance said construction;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby approves the attached Loan Agreement and the exhibits attached
thereto; authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign said
RESOLUTION # 01-58 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
agreement and exhibits on behalf of the tribe; and waives, limits and modifies the sovereign
immunity of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation from suit solely to the extent necessary and as
hereinafter limited to permit First Capital Group, Inc., to obtain a judgment in the jurisdictions as
set forth in Section 7 of the Loan Agreement for obligations imposed by said Loan Agreement
and attached exhibits when they are signed as herein authorized and to collect such judgments.
The Business Committee also hereby waives asset immunity as to the collateral identified in said
Loan Agreement and exhibits as therein provided. If First Capital Group, Inc., obtains said
judgment and any amount thereof remains owing after First Capital Group, Inc., has used
commercially reasonable efforts to foreclose its lien on or security interest in said assets and
apply the proceeds thereof to the loan and to pursue its remedies against any guarantors, then, in
that event, the Business Committee also waives asset immunity as to other tribal assets that are
not held in trust nor whose management and disposition is reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Indian Council by the Constitution. This limited waiver of sovereign immunity by the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation may not be construed as authorizing any other suit or kind of action
by First Capital Group, Inc., or anyone else against the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-58 as approved on the 8th day
of December, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-59: SUMMARY: A resolution approving a management agreement, security agreement, and amendment to agreement with Hale-Halsell Co. concerning FireLake Discount Foods operations in connection with a loan guaranty; authorizing the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to sign said agreements; and granting a limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-59
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH HALE-HALSELL COMPANY CONCERNING FIRELAKE
DISCOUNT FOODS OPERATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A LOAN GUARANTY; AUTHORIZING THE
CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENTS; AND GRANTING A LIMITED
WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936,
(49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and
in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, First Capital Group, Inc. has agreed to loan $5,050,000 to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to
construct and equip Firelake Discount Foods;
WHEREAS, Hale-Halsell Company has agreed to guaranty a part of the said loan; and
WHEREAS, Hale-Halsell Company requires the Tribe to enter into a Contingent Management Agreement, a Security Agreement and an Amendment to Agreement relating to the Agreement dated September
9, 1999, previously entered into by the Tribe and Hale-Halsell Company in connection with the
loan to the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Hale-Halsell Company requires a limited waiver of sovereign immunity from suit under the
Contingent Management Agreement, Security Agreement and Amendment to Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to negotiate all documents necessary to obtain financing for Firelake
Discount Foods including the Contingent Management Agreement, Security Agreement and
Amendment with Hale-Halsell Company in return for the loan guaranty; NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation approves the attached Contingent Management Agreement, Security Agreement and Amendment to Agreement; authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps to sign said agreements on behalf of the Tribe;
RESOLUTION # 01-59 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
waives immunity from suit for the sole and exclusive purpose of allowing Hale-Halsell Company to enforce either of these agreements in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma or, in the event of a refusal by the Federal Courts to find and take jurisdiction in the issue, the District Court of Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma; waives asset immunity as to the assets identified in said Agreements in the manner therein provided. This limited waiver of sovereign immunity is solely intended to allow Hale-Halsell Company to proceed in said jurisdictions for the purpose of obtaining a judgment against the Citizen Potawatomi Nation based on obligations or claims arising solely from the said agreements and to allow Hale-Halsell Company to enforce said judgment against the specific collateral referenced in said agreements according to the terms and conditions provided therein and
applicable law. This limited waiver of sovereign immunity by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation may not be construed as authorizing any other suit or kind of action by Hale-Halsell Company or anyone else against the Citizen Potawatomi Nation nor may it be construed as authorizing enforcement of any judgment against any other assets or property of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation except as herein specifically referenced.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-59, as approved on the 8th day of December, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-60:SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the CPN's Community and Family Services "Family Violence Prevention and Services" grant application for FY2001 through FY2004.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-60
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S COMMUNITY
AND FAMILY SERVICES "FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES" GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FY 2001 THROUGH FY 2004
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June
26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or
act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is
empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman and Tribal Deputy Administrator are hereby granted authority to
negotiate any items pursuant to this grant application for family violence prevention and
services funding and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the proposed start date of this grant shall be immediate upon funding; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
authorizes the Indian Child Welfare Department to submit an application for funding to the Office of
Community Services on behalf of the Nation.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-60, as approved on the 13th
day of December, 2000 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman
01-62: SUMMARY: A resolution waiving the collection of the December monthly rental and sales tax receipts for Charlie Coulon at Charlie's FireLake Restaurant.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-62
A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE COLLECTION OF THE DECEMBER MONTHLY RENTAL
AND SALES TAX RECEIPTS FOR CHARLIE COULON AT CHARLIE'S FIRELAKE
RESTAURANT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
the constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or
act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is
empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Coulon has recently experienced a severe financial hardship due to an extensive
hospital stay and recuperation is expected to be long-term; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee desires to assist Mr. Coulon in this time of need with a waiver of
the December monthly rent and the Tax Commission has voted for a waiver of the sales
tax receipts;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation hereby approves a waiver of the December 2000 monthly rent, as well as a waiver of the
December 2000 sales tax receipts for Charlie's Firelake Restaurant.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-62, as approved on the 20th day of December, 2000 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-63: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the "CPN's Continuation Diabetes Grant - Year 4" proposal to the Indian Health Services' Special Diabetes Programs for Indian Tribes.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-63
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE "CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
CONTINUATION DIABETES GRANT — YEAR 4" PROPOSAL TO THE INDIAN
HEALTH SERVICES' SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS FOR INDIAN TRIBES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with the constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the high incidence and severe impact of diabetes on the Native
American community, the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 provided $150 million
over 5 years to Indian Health Service for the establishment of a "Grants for
Special Diabetes Program for Indians" focused on the prevention and treatment of
diabetes, and
WHEREAS, Federal appropriations for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians to the Indian
Health Service was increased from $30 million a year to $100 million a year for
fiscal years 2001, 2002, and 2003, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has received $145,516 Special Diabetes Program
funding annually since fiscal year 1998 for the purpose of developing a
comprehensive diabetic education program and providing primary, secondary,
and tertiary diabetic services for the Native American community, and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, in fiscal year 2001, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation proposes to continue Diabetic
Program services including individual diabetic education, a specialized foot
clinic, provision of insulin magnifiers and aids, pharmaceuticals, eye
examinations to detect diabetic retinopathy, dental exams for early treatment of
periodontal disease, and the provision of diabetic shoes and inserts, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation currently provides health care to approximately
5,873 patients annually of which 332 are diagnosed diabetic patients; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation supports the "Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Continuation Diabetes Grant — Year 4"
proposal to the Indian Health Services' Special Diabetes Programs for Indians.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-63, as approved on the 3rd day
of January, 2001 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
Linda Capps, Vice-Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-64: 'SUMMARY: A resolution in support of the CPN's grant proposal entitled "Oklahoma Native American Abstinence Education Planning Grant."
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-64
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT
PROPOSAL ENTITLED "OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN ABSTINENCE
EDUCATION PLANNING GRANT"
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes the urgent problem of teenage
pregnancies in Native American youth in Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, teen pregnancy is linked to behavioral problems of adolescence such as alcohol,
drug-abuse, violence, delinquency, and school dropout and perpetuates a cycle of
poverty for the mothers; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's proposed planning grant will support program
planning, training, and community assessments of an abstinence-only educational
intervention program aimed at reducing the rate of births to Native American
teenagers, the proportion of Native American adolescents who have engaged in
sexual intercourse, and the proportion of Native American teenagers who have
engaged in risk behaviors, such as tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the focus of the planning grant will be on Native American adolescents ages 12
through 18 who are participants in the Johnson O'Malley (JOM) program
sponsored by the Department of Education and the Tribal Summer Youth
program sponsored by the Department of Labor; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's goal is to assist Native American youth in
making positive life choices, building character, and becoming self-sufficient;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation supports the submission of the grant proposal entitled "Oklahoma Native American
Abstinence Education Planning Grant" in answer to the U. S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration FY2001 request.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-64, as approved on the 24th
day of January, 2001 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-66: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing I.Q. Enterprises, Inc., of Addison, TX permission to act as a bona fide sales agent for and on behalf of the CPN in the promotion of the Nation's Small Business Administration's 8 (A) certification in accordance with Federal Procurement Statutes as implemented by subpart 3.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-66
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING I. Q. ENTERPRISES, INC., OF ADDISON, TEXAS
PERMISSION TO ACT AS A BONA FIDE SALES AGENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION IN THE PROMOTION OF THE NATION'S
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S 8(A) CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FEDERAL PROCUREMENT STATUTES AS IMPLEMENTED BY SUBPART 3.4
OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has the desire to contact federal government agencies
and commercial customers for the purpose of the opportunity to perform contract
work as a certified participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA)
8(a) program; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes that Mike Russell, Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Tribal Member and CEO of I.Q. Enterprises, Inc. possesses the expertise
to generate leads and to assist in marketing and sales efforts in promoting the
Nation's products and/or services to government entities and other businesses;
and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee believes I.Q. Enterprises, Inc. is an established firm
that specializes in and has knowledge of the goods and services that the Nation
seeks to sell to the federal government and commercial customers; and
WHEREAS, both parties, because of their diverse capabilities, have determined to combine
their efforts to maximize the likelihood that the Nation will have the opportunity
to perform government and commercial contract work; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, in consideration of
terms set forth in the Bona Fide Sales Agency Agreement and of the mutual promises as set
forth in the Agreement, does hereby establish a continuing relationship for the purpose of
pursuing Federal Government Agencies and commercial contracts for goods and services
certified under the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Small Business Administrator's 8(a) Program.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-66, as approved on
the 24th day of January, 2000, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-67: SUMMARY: A resolution appointing the members of the Election Committee for the Tribal Election to be held June 30, 2001.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-67
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE
TRIBAL ELECTION TO BE HELD JUNE 30, 2001
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and
in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and other wise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the 1986 Election Ordinance of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation 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 30th day of June, 2000; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby appoints those listed below as the Election Committee for the tribal election to be held on the 30th day of June, 2001, to serve from this day forward until the election results for all offices contested in this election have been certified.
1. Don Yott 4. Gary Bourbonnais
2. David Bourbonnais 5. Harold Trousdale
3. Carrie Kieffer
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-67, as approved on the 24th day of January, 2001, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary Treasurer
01-68: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing and approving the purchase of equipment vital to tribal operations of the farm.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-68
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
EQUIPMENT VITAL TO TRIBAL OPERATIONS OF THE FARM
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS it is vital that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation maintain equipment for optimal
success and productivity for tribal operations; and
WHEREAS, a verified need to purchase equipment for continued maintenance of
program operations has been established; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby approves expenditures of $79,000 for the following equipment,
to be utilized at The Farm:
Front-end loader repair
Used John Deere Tractor, Model 2955, equipped with Woods
260 Loader with joy stick and bail spike
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Used John Deere Vacuum Planter, 1998, with liquid squeeze pumps
6 row cornhead for the combine
No-till drill
Flex-head for the combine
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-68, as approved on
the 24th day of January, 2001 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-69: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting Multimedia Games, Inc. to issue the CPN a refund check from the Megabingo Reserve Account.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-69
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC. TO ISSUE THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION A REFUND CHECK FROM THE MEGABINGO RESERVE
ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States
and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak or act on
behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act
now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, Firelake Entertainment Center had a contract with Multimedia Games, Inc. for the MegaBingo game and a cash reserve account was established as a stipulation of said contract; and
WHEREAS, Firelake Entertainment Center is no longer playing MegaBingo, which entitles the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation to a refund of the reserve account in the amount of $7,591.36; NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
formally requests that Multimedia Games, Inc., 7335 South Lewis, Suite 204, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136, issue a refund check to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in the amount of $7,591.36 from the reserve account Norwest # 5230573554.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 01-69 as approved on the 31st day of
January, 2001, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-70: SUMMARY: A resolution in support of the CPN's grant proposal entitled "Native American Vocational and Technical Education Program (NAVTEP) Grant."
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-70
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT
PROPOSAL ENTITLED "NATIVE AMERICAN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION PROGRAM (NAVTEP) GRANT"
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that the
Business Committee is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards
for FY2001 under the Native American Program authority of section 116 of the
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee desires to develop new programs and to improve and
expand existing vocational and technical program services to eligible American
Indian secondary and post-secondary school students; and
WHEREAS, the proposed NAVTEP program will increase the number of students:
participating in and completing secondary and post-secondary education;
enrolling in college coursework; scoring gains in language arts, mathematics,
science and social studies; attaining high school diplomas; attaining industry
recognized skill certificates; and working in job, military service, or post-
secondary degree or certification programs; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the NAVTEP program will be a three-year project beginning October 1, 2001 or
as soon as funds are received from the Department of Education and ending on or
about September 30, 2004; and
WHERAS, the NAVTEP "proposed" program budget for the three-year period is
approximately $1,037,790 and pays full indirect costs ($153,917) on direct costs
($467,833), excluding educational stipends ($416,040); NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation supports the submission of the grant proposal entitled "Native American Vocational and
Technical Education Program Grant."
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-70, as approved on the 14th
day of February, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-71:SUMMARY: A resolution in support of the "Basic Library Services Grant Proposal" for FY2002.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-71
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE "BASIC LIBRARY SERVICES GRANT
PROPOSAL" FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Native American Library Services
Division, is inviting applications for FY2002 to help Native American libraries
overcome the challenges they face and to improve services in their communities;
and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee desires the continued support of the Basic Library
Services Grant to purchase new library materials such as books, journals, and
archival supplies; NOW
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the "Basic Library Services Grant Proposal."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$1,280 from the IDC fund or account for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-71, as approved on
the 21st day of February, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-72: SUMMARY: A resolution approving the memo of agreement by and between The Compliance Company (TCC) and the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-72
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE COMPLIANCE COMPANY (TCC) AND THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and
claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to retain The Compliance Company
(TCC) to assist the Nation in supporting its human resource and employee
benefit functions; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and TCC desire to work together to develop and
market a program of human resource infrastructure and control to market to
other Indian Nations doing business in the United States and elsewhere; and
RESOLUTION # 01-72 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the TCC and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desire to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding for the purposes of defining their respective
rights and obligations one to the other and both parties acknowledge and agree
that the consideration each receives under this Memorandum is good, valuable
and sufficient;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby approves
the attached Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Compliance Company, L.L.C.,
an Oklahoma limited liability company ("TTC") and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, per the
terms outlined therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$12,000.00 from the GENERAL fund or account for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-72, as
approved on the 21st day of February with 4 voting for, and 0 voting opposed,
and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-80: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the application to the Southern Plains Regional Office of the BIA for Special FY2001 Transportation Funds for transportation Administrative Capacity Building and the implementation, if awarded.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-80
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION TO THE SOUTHERN PLAINS
REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR SPECIAL FY2001
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATIVE
CAPACITY BUILDING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION, IF AWARDED
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the temporary rule and regulations for interim funding of the Indian Reservation
Roads program was promulgated in the Federal Register, 66(6) on January 9, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Director of the Southern Plains Regional Office (SPRO) of the
Bureau of Indian Affairs invited the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to apply for Special
FY2001 Set-Aside funds to build transportation program administrative capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee is formally making an application to request special
funds from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the approximate amount of $35,000.00; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes the critical need for financial resources to
develop inventory data, long-range transportation plans, and to improve its existing
transportation improvement program; and
WHEREAS, if funds are awarded, the Business Committee will support the implementation of
the Scope of Work attached as part of the application to the SPRO;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the application to the Southern Plains Regional Office of the Bureau
of Indian Affairs for Special Fiscal Year 2001 funds for transportation administrative capacity
building and the implementation, if awarded.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent
with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $35,000 from the BIA
Roads Funds, if awarded, for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement,
and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-80, as approved on the 15th day
of March, 2001 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-81: SUMMARY: A resolution to amend the CPN 477 Program Plan and annual budget to include a new annual line item for American Indian job creation and economic development as authorized by the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-81
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION 477
PROGRAM PLAN AND ANNUAL BUDGET TO INCLUDE A NEW ANNUAL LINE
ITEM FOR AMERICAN INDIAN JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE OMNIBUS INDIAN ADVANCEMENT
ACT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has integrated Department of Labor, Department
of Health and Human Services, and Department of Interior programs into its Indian
Employment, Training, and Related Services (Public Law 102-477) program since 1996;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's existing P.L. 102-477 Plan is effective for three
years covering the period of October 1, 1999 through September 20, 2002; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the goals of the P.L. 102-477 program are to integrate employment, training, and
related services; to reduce joblessness among American Indians living within the tribal
service area; and to serve tribally-determined goals consistent with promoting and
implementing self determination and self governance; and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act amends the Indian Employment, Training,
and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992, Section 1103 (e) to allow a tribal
government to use a percentage of funds made available under this Act for the creation of
employment opportunities, including private sector training and placement; and
WHEREAS, the percentage of funds that a tribal government may use under subsection (e)(b)
(A) is the rate of unemployment in the service area of the tribe up to a maximum of 25
percent; or (B) 10 percent; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to assist Indian youth and adults to succeed
in the workforce, encourage self-sufficiency, familiarize Indian youth and adults with the
world of work, and facilitate the creation of job opportunities; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation amends the P.L. 102-477 program plan and budget to include a new annual
line item for American Indian job creation and economic development which will be funded
annually.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent
with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of the above described
funds from the P.L. 102-477 funds for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement,
settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his
designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-81, as approved on
the 15th day of March, 2001 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-82: SUMMARY: A resolution amending the CPN's Transportation Improvement Plan for FY2001 to include new road miles on the existing Indian reservation roads inventory.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 01-82
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 TO INCLUDE
NEW ROAD MILES ON THE EXISTING INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS
INVENTORY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, a total of sixteen miles have been identified in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and
38 miles have been identified in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma as being eligible for
inclusion on the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Indian Reservation Roads (IRR)
Inventory; and
WHEREAS, the criteria used to select and evaluate these proposed roads include (1) connects
active centers of population, (2) contributes to industrial activities, (3) contributes to
economic development, (4) provides access to jobs, (5) contributes to law and order, (6)
removes isolation, (7) provides access to education and cultural activities, (8) provides
access to hospital facilities, (9) contributes to accident prevention, and (10) provides for
emergency services; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, all of the proposed roads have four or more Indian families living along the
roadway which impedes access to minor and major road arteries leading to places of
employment, health facilities, educational training, etc. all provided at the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Tribal Headquarters; and
WHEREAS, all of the proposed roads miles are classified as improved dirt and/or gravel and
all in much need of repair and new construction; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee requests the Bureau of Indian Affairs to add a portion of
or all of the requested new road miles to the Nation's Indian Reservation Roads
Inventory. NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation supports amending the Transportation Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2001 to include
new road miles on the existing Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) inventory.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent
with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the negotiation, operation, enforcement,
procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman
or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 01-82, as approved on
the 15th day of March, 2001 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-83: SUMMARY: A resolution approving an agreement by and between the Noble Rubber Products, Inc. and the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-83
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE NOBLE
RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC. AND THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self- government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by
this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to begin the remediation process of waste tires
that were deposited on the banks of Squirrel Creek located at FireLake Golf Course,
an enterprise of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, by Environmental River Erosion
Control, Inc. (EREC) under a contract signed and dated September 15, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the unethical and illegal manner in which Environmental River Erosion Control, Inc.
(EREC) deposited waste tires for the stabilization of the shoreline of Squirrel Creek
at FireLake Golf Course, has resulted in an economic loss to the golf course from lost
revenue due to low player participation; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has obtained authorization from the Department of
Army, Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, for the stabilization of the shoreline located
along the right descending bank of the North Canadian River in Section 28, Township
10 North, Range 4 East, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the office of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has agreed to
pay up to $136,800 for the removal of the approximately 80,000 tires from FireLake
Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, the only registered tire removal firm with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) is Noble Rubber Products/Tire Recycling & Environmentally
Appropriate Disposal (Noble Rubber Products, Inc.) of Noble, Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to enter an agreement with Noble Rubber
Products, Inc. for the remediation process of waste tires at FireLake Golf Course and
the stabilization project of the North Canadian River shoreline with services described
within the Agreement including a payment of $16,000 due when either the east or
west bank of Squirrel Creek has been removed to the disposal site and the final
$16,000 to be paid upon completion of the opposite side of Squirrel Creek bank.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby approves the
attached Agreement by and between Noble Rubber Products, Inc. and the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation, per terms and conditions outlined therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $32,000 from the Tax Commission fund or account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of
this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT #01-83, as approved on
the 15th day of March [missing year on original] with 4 voting for, and 1 voting opposed, and 0 absent
or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-84: SUMMARY: A resolution accepting and approving the Low Responsive and Responsible Bid proposal of Huddleston Aerial Mapping Company of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for the boundary geographic survey of the CPN farm property.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-84
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE LOW RESPONSIVE AND
RESPONSIBLE BID PROPOSAL OF HUDDLESTON AERIAL MAPPING COMPANY OF
BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA FOR THE BOUNDARY GEOGRAPHIC SURVEY OF
THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION FARM PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self- government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by
this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to make application to the U. S. Department of
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, to place into Trust Status the property known as the
Knight Farm which was purchased by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation on November 1,
1999, and;
WHEREAS, a requirement of the Trust Status application requires a boundary geographic survey of
each legal description with a minimum of the following:
1. All property corners shall be located in State Plane Coordinates for horizontal
control and NAVD 1988 standards for vertical control.
2. Each property corner shall be a 3/4 inch IP with plastic cap marked with the
Professional Registered Land Surveyor's Oklahoma Registration Number.
3. All corners shall have a minimum of three swing tires to each corner.
4. All Temporary Bench Marks, TBM shall be set with wood 2" x 2" hub and tack.
RESOLUTION # 01-84 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
5. Six Permanent Bench Marks will be placed at location to be determined by
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Engineering.
6. All surveys notebooks and information will be copied and submitted to Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Engineering.
7. All easements and other legal encumbrances on the properties shall be noted on
both the legal description(s) and the survey map(s).
8. Legal description(s) and the survey map(s) shall be submitted with three stamped
signed copies and in electronic format, Word for documents and Dwg format for
maps and drawings; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has requested four surveying firms to submit bids for
the farm boundary survey which requires several section surveys, retracements of
fractional sections, testimony of property owners, location of lines of possession, i.e.;
fences, and other structures which may show evidence of ownership and;
WHEREAS, Huddleston Aerial Mapping Company of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma has submitted the
low responsive and responsible bid of $29,000.00, and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes
Huddleston Aerial Mapping Company of Broken Arrow as the successful bidder and
hereby approves and accepts their farm boundary survey bid for the various legal
descriptions attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $29,000 from the Tax Commission fund or account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of
this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-84 as approved on the
15 th day of March [missing year on original] with 5 voting for, and 0 voting opposed, and 0 absent or
abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary / Treasurer
01-86: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the CPN's Sanitation Facilities Construction Program application for funding through P.L. 86-121 offered through the US Indian Health Service.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-86
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN
HEALTH SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting a Project Scope for project
#OK 01-N51 entitled "CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION SHAWNEE
SERVICE UNIT WIDE FAILING DRAINFIELDS SANITATION
FACILITIES PROJECT, CLEVELAND, LINCOLN, LOGAN,
OKLAHOMA, PAYNE, AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES,
OKLAHOMA" to the U.S. Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Office
of Environmental Health Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch under
the authority of P.L. 86-121 for the construction of sanitation facilities;
and
RESOLUTION # 01-86 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, The IHS will provide the funds, and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will
design and construct the facilities under the provisions of the Self-
Governance Compact that became effective on October 1, 1998. The total
cost to the IHS for providing sanitation facilities to these homes is
$35,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation fully
supports the entire project for the construction of sanitation facilities as provided by the
provisions of its Self-Governance Compact with IHS/DHHS effective on September 30,
1998, and the FY 2001 Annual Funding Agreement (AFA) with the IHS/DHHS executed
by these parties and effective on October 1, 1999.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution
and consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$ 35,000 from the IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction fund or account for the herein
applied for funds for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement,
and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 01-86, as approved on
the 28th day of March, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1
absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-87: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the CPN's Sanitation Facilities Construction Program application for funding through P.L. 86-121 offered through the US Indian Health Service.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-87
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN
HEALTH SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting a Project Scope for project
#OK 01-N29 entitled "POTTAWATOMIE RURAL WATER DISTRICT
NO. 3 PHASE 11 FACILITIES PROJECT, POTTAWATOMIE
COUNTY, OKLAHOMA" to the U.S. Indian Health Service (IHS) under
the Office of Environmental Health Sanitation Facilities Construction
Branch under the authority of P.L. 86-121 for the construction of
sanitation facilities; and
RESOLUTION # 01-87 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, The IHS will provide the funds, and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will
design and construct the facilities under the provisions of the Self-
Governance Compact that became effective on October 1, 1998. The total
cost to the IHS for providing sanitation facilities to these homes is
$87,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation fully
supports the entire project for the construction of sanitation facilities as provided by the
provisions of its Self-Governance Compact with IHS/DHHS effective on September 30,
1998, and the FY 2001 Annual Funding Agreement (AFA) with the IHS/DHHS executed
by these parties and effective on October 1, 1999.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution
and consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$ 87,000 from the IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction fund or account for the herein
applied for funds for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement,
and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 01-87 as
approved on the 28th day of March, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and
1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-88: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the CPN's Sanitation Facilities Construction Program application for funding through P.L. 86-121 offered through the US Indian Health Service.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-88
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
SANITATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING THROUGH P.L. 86-121 OFFERED THROUGH THE U.S. INDIAN HEALTH
SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition
and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to
act now or in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust
land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting a Project Scope for project #OK 01-
C43 entitled "CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION NEW AND
REHABILITATED SCATTERED HOUSING SANITATION FACILITIES
PROJECT FOR CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION MEMBERS AND NON-
INDIGENOUS INDIAN FAMILIES, CLEVELAND, LINCOLN, LOGAN,
OKLAHOMA, PAYNE, AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES, OKLAHOMA"
to the U.S. Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Office of Environmental
Health Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch under the authority of P.L. 86-
121 for the construction of sanitation facilities; and
RESOLUTION # 01-88 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, The IHS will provide the funds, and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will design
and construct the facilities under the provisions of the Self-Governance Compact
that became effective on October 1, 1998. The total cost to the IHS for providing
sanitation facilities to these homes is $302,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation fully supports
the entire project for the construction of sanitation facilities as provided by the provisions of its
Self-Governance Compact with IHS/DHHS effective on September 30, 1998, and the FY 2001
Annual Funding Agreement (AFA) with the IHS/DHHS executed by these parties and effective
on October 1, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee of
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $ 302,000 from the IHS
Sanitation Facilities Construction fund or account for the herein applied for funds for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract
or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 01-88, as approved on the 28th day of
March, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-90: SUMMARY: A resolution approving the designation of David Bourbonnais as the Election Committee Chairman in accordance with the 2001 Election Ordinance of the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-90
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF DAVID BOURBONNAIS
AS THE ELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
2001 ELECTION ORDINANCE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Election Committee shall conduct all elections
and referendum votes in accordance with the Tribal Constitution, Tribal By-
laws, and with 2001 Election Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Election Committee shall consist of five
persons: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and a
Marshal; and
RESOLUTION # 01-90 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee shall appoint the members of the Election Committee
and designate the Chairman of the Committee:
a. Not later than one hundred fifty (150) days prior to an election.
b. By resolution in substantially as set forth in Appendix Form 1.
(Resolution Format)
c. If a vacancy occurs on the Election Committee, the Business
Committee shall fill the vacancy within five (5) days.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby approves
the appointment of David Bourbonnais as the Election Committee Chairman in accordance with
the 2001 Election Ordinance, Article III Election Committee, S3-103.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-90, as
approved on the 28th day of March 2001, with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary / Treasurer
01-91: SUMMARY: A resolution approving the construction of a Child Development Center.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-91
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILD
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future
except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has an urgent need for expanded child care
facilities as evidenced by the list of unserved parents now held by the
tribal day care center, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation $631,768 in construction funds for a new
Child Development Center, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has authorized
$100,000 in BIA Roads Funds and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Child
Care has $468,232 in Third Party billings on hand; and
RESOLUTION # 01-91 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation agrees to construct an approximately 12,000 square feet Child
Development Center with funds provided by the 2000 Community Development Block
Grant and from appropriate child care funds available through operations, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution
and consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$1,618,232 from the Child Development Center Construction fund or account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this
project by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT
01-91, as approved on the 25th day of April,2001, with 4 voting for, 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary/Treasurer
01-92: SUMMARY: A resolution proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-92
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition
and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem and finding solutions depends on involvement
among people throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, statistics of children who are abused and neglected increase each year; and
WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities, and need to be addressed
by the entire community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created
among social service agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement
agencies, and the business community; and
RESOLUTION # 01-92 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, youth-serving prevention programs offer positive alternatives for young people and
encourage youth to develop strong ties to their community; and
WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of child abuse and its prevention within the
community, and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a
safe, nurturing environment;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee does hereby proclaim
April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and call
upon all citizens, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities,
and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to prevent child abuse,
thereby strengthening the community in which we live.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-92, as approved on the
11 day of April,2001, with 3 voting for, 0 opposed and 2 absent.
Linda Capps, Vice Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-93: SUMMARY: A resolution approving a $600,000.00 2001-2002 annual budget from interest on program money from judgement funds awarded by the US Court of Claims, subject to approval by the General Council at the Annual Meeting of June 30, 2001.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-93
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $600,000.00 2001-2002 ANNUAL BUDGET
FROM INTEREST ON PROGRAM MONEY FROM JUDGEMENT FUNDS
AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS, SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL COUNCIL AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
JUNE 30, 2001.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and
claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Interior approved a ten-year Tribal Acquisition,
Development, and Maintenance Plan in 1983; and
RESOLUTION # 01-93 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the approved Plan, as published in the Federal Register on September 8,
1983, requires annual budgets to be prepared by the Tribal Business
Committee; and
WHEREAS, the approval Plan further requires that all annual budgets are subject to
approval by the General Council; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has prepared their annual budget which will
commence July 1, 2001, and end June 30, 2002.
LAND ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
LAND ACQUISITION: $ 280,000.00
REGIONAL COUNCIL OFFICES: $ 120,000.00
GOLF COURSE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: $ 50,000.00
MAINTENANCE:
1. Maintenance supplies and equipment $ 150,000.00
TOTAL $ 600,000.00
Savings in any one line item may be utilized for expenses involved in either of the other
two line items;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Business Committee of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the Election Committee to place the
above budget on the ballot for consideration at the June 30, 2001 General Council
Meeting.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution # POTT
01-93, as approved on the 12 day of April, 2001, with 5 voting for, and 0
voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Linda Capps, Vice Chairman
01-95: SUMMARY: A resolution approving an agreement with Sunflower Supply Co., authorizing the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to sign said agreement, and granting a limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-95
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNFLOWER SUPPLY COMPANY,
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT, AND
GRANTING A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those powers
expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or
delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak
and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is
empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust
land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
hereby approves the attached "Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Tobacco Products" and the
exhibits attached thereto; authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Vice-Chairman Linda
Capps to sign said agreement on behalf of the tribe; and waives, limits and modifies the
sovereign immunity of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation from suit solely to the extent necessary
and as hereinafter limited to permit Sunflower Supply Company to obtain a judgment in the
jurisdictions as set forth in Paragraph 5 said Agreement for obligations imposed by said
Agreement when it is signed as herein authorized and to collect such judgment. If Sunflower
Supply Company obtains said judgment, then, in that event, the Business Committee also
waives asset immunity as to tribal assets acquired pursuant to the Agreement and located at the
Firelake Convenience Store and the Potawatomi Tribal Store No. 2 that are not held in trust nor
whose management and disposition is reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by the Constitution. This limited waiver of sovereign immunity by the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation may not be construed as authorizing any other suit or kind of action by
Sunflower Supply Company or as authorizing anyone else to pursue any action against the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Except as specifically waived herein, the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation retains sovereign immunity from suit and from attachment of its assets.
RESOLUTION # 01-95 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the payment of invoices for confirmed deliveries of
tobacco products from Sunflower Supply Company from the Firelake Discount Foods fund or
account and the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-95, as approved on the 25th day
of April 2001with 4 voting for, and 0 voting opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary Treasurer
01-97: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the Nation's use of Tribal funds for building demolition costs and for the interior/furnishings of the proposed CPN's "Heritage Center" if it is awarded and funded by the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development through the FY2001 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-97
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NATION'S USE OF TRIBAL FUNDS FOR BUILDING
DEMOLITION COSTS AND FOR THE INTERIOR/FURNISHINGS OF THE PROPOSED CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION'S "HERITAGE CENTER" IF IT IS AWARDED AND FUNDED BY THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE
FISCAL YEAR 2001 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those powers
expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or
delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak
and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is
empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust
land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Fiscal Year 2001 Indian Community Development Block
Grant (ICDBG) Program for the construction of a new Heritage Center; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards funding for the construction of such a community facility up to a maximum of $750,000 as provided by the ICDBG
program; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee, in a previous resolution, authorizes use of funds in the amount of
$300,000 to be utilized as leverage for the Heritage Center; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee, in a previous resolution, commits funds in the amount of $100,000 to provide personnel, building and grounds maintenance, housekeeping and insurance for the new
Heritage Center; and
RESOLUTION # 01-97 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee will pay for building demolition expenses ($98,000) and for the
complete furnishing of the Heritage Center interior, including, but not limited to, museum
exhibits and storage, library and archives furniture and computers, gift shop merchandise, and
tables and stage for the meeting room ($85,000) totaling $183,000 to be used from the tribal
set-aside or tribal enterprise funds; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee hereby authorizes the use of tribal
funds in the amount of $183,000 for demolition expenses and the interior/furnishings of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Heritage Center if awarded and funded by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development through the Fiscal Year 2001 Indian Community
Development Block Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent with the
separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $ 183,000 from the Tribal Set Aside
or Tribal Enterprises fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement,
settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his
designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-97, as approved on the 9th day of
May [missing year on original] with 3 voting for, 0 voting opposed, and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary Treasurer
01-98: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the Nation's leveraging for the CPN's "Heritage Center" application for funding under the FY2001 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program offered through the US Dept. of HUD.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-98
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NATION'S LEVERAGING FOR THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "HERITAGE CENTER" APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 INDIAN COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting an application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Fiscal Year 2001
Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program for the
construction of a new Heritage Center; and
RESOLUTION # 01-98 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards funding for
the construction of such a community facility up to a maximum of $750,000 as
provided by the ICDBG program; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee authorizes use of funds in the amount of $300,00 to be
utilized as leverage for the Heritage Center of which $150,000 will be from the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Bureau of Indian Affairs Road Construction
Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee authorizes the balance of leveraged funds in the
amount of $150,000 to be used from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Annual
Funding Agreement (No. OSGT821) authorized by P.L. 93-638, a law that
statutorily permits funds to be utilized for such purposes. NOW
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee hereby authorizes
the leveraging of $300,000 for the construction of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation's Heritage Center submitted in an application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development under the Fiscal Year 2001 Indian
Community Development Block Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $300,000 from the BIA Road Construction Contract and BIA
AFA fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement,
settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal
Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-98, as
approved on the 9th day of May [missing year on original] with 3 voting for, and 0 voting opposed,
and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary Treasurer
01-99: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting the maintenance and operation plan for the CPN's "Heritage Center" funded by the FY2001 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program offered through the US Dept. of HUD and Commitment of Operation and Maintenance Funds.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-99
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION PLAN
FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "HERITAGE CENTER" FUNDED
BY THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE
COMMITMENT OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting an application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Fiscal Year 2001
Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program for the
construction of a new Heritage Center; and
RESOLUTION # 01-99 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards funding for
the construction of such a community facility up to a maximum of $750,000 as
provided by the ICDBG program; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee adopts the attached operation and maintenance plan
and budget for the maintenance and upkeep of the new tribal Heritage Center;
and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee herein commits funds in the amount of $100,000 to
provide personnel, building and grounds maintenance, housekeeping and
insurance for the new Heritage Center.
WHEREAS, the Business Committee authorizes the amount of $100,000 to be used from
Indirect Costs, Center Revenue or from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Annual
Funding Agreement (No. OSGT821) authorized by P.L. 93-638, a law that
statutorily permits funds to be utilized for such purposes. NOW
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee hereby adopts the
attached Heritage Center Maintenance and Operation Plan and commits funds
to carry out the Plan in the amount of $100,000 to satisfy the application
requirements of the Fiscal Year 2001 Indian Community Development Block
Grant Program offered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $ 100,000 from the BIA AFA, IDC or Center Revenue fund or
account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement,
and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his
designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-99, as
approved on the 9th day of May [missing year on original] with 3 voting for, and 0 voting opposed,
and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary Treasurer
01-100: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the Nation's leveraging for the CPN's "Heritage Center" application for funding under the FY2001 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program offered through the US Dept. of HUD.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-100
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
"HERITAGE CENTER" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL
YEAR 2001 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting an application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Fiscal Year 2001
Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program for the
construction of a new Heritage Center; and
RESOLUTION # 01-100 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards funding for
the construction of such a community facility up to a maximum of $750,000 as
provided by the ICDBG program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Heritage Center will provide a multi-purpose community meeting
room, seating over 500 people, in a culturally enhanced facility which does not
currently exist for the tribal membership and Indian service population which
would also provide access to a new public library with Internet access,
language and culture studies, and museum exhibits all aimed at promoting
cultural awareness and preservation and meets an essential community
development need; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, through other resolutions, has adopted a
maintenance and operation plan, the Building Officials and Code
Administration (BOCA) national standards for all buildings funded through the
Indian Community Development Block Grant program (Resolution 98-4), and
a leveraging commitment to support the construction of the Heritage Center.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee hereby authorizes
and fully supports the entire application submitted to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development under the Fiscal Year 2001 Indian
Community Development Block Grant Program for the construction of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Heritage Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $ 750,000 from ICDBG FY2001, if funded, for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his
designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-100, as
approved on the 9th day of May [missing year on original] with 3 voting for, and 0 voting opposed,
and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary Treasurer
01-101: SUMMARY: A resolution duly adopted by the Business Committee of the CPN to approve an appropriation for playground equipment for the Day Care Center in the amount of $42,334.01 to Rex Playground Equipment.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-101
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FOR
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DAY CARE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT
OF $42,334.01 TO REX PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self- government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS it is vital that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation maintain equipment for optimal
success and productivity for tribal operations; and
WHEREAS, a verified need to purchase equipment for continued maintenance of program
operations has been established;
RESOLUTION # 01-101 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby approves the bid proposal from Rex Playground Equipment as the
low responsive, responsible bid in the amount of $41,334.01;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $ 41,334.01 from
the 477-Day Care fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement,
settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his
designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-101,
as approved on the 9th day of May, 2001 with 3 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-102: SUMMARY: A resolution appointing District Court Judge Gregory H. Bigler as a Supreme Court Justice for the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-102
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DISTRICT COURT JUDGE GREGORY H.
BIGLER AS A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized
self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 1 of the Constitution of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation ["^ CONSTITUTION" written in ink pen on original] states: "The judicial power of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is hereby vested in one Supreme Court consisting of seven (7) Justices and such inferior courts
as may be established by Tribal Law;" and
WHEREAS, Supreme Court Justice F. Browning Pipestem resigned from the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Supreme Court on May 22, 1997, and his position has not
been filled and Supreme Court Justice Rex Thompson passed away on April 4,
2001, and his position has not been filled; and
RESOLUTION # 01-102 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Supreme Court Justice Almon Henson may not be able to participate in
scheduled Supreme Court hearings due to medical reasons; and
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court is faced with two vacancies and one Justice whose ability to
participate in the scheduled hearings is questionable; and
WHEREAS, Gregory H. Bigler, confirmed Judge at the District Court level, can serve for
120 days, pursuant to Article 11, Section 5 of the Constitution of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation; and
WHEREAS, The Supreme Court needs a full complement of Justices to determine the issues
at hand and avoid any quorum problems for the Court which might develop if
one or more of the four remaining Justices cannot participate for any reason;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Article 11, Section 5 of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution, the Business Committee hereby appoints Gregory
H. Bigler as a Supreme Court Justice for a period of 120 days.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-102, as
approved on the 31st day of May, 2001, with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary-Treasurer
01-103: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the submittal of the Nation's Fiscal Year 2002 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) General Assistance Program (GAP) grant application.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-103
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NATION'S FISCAL
YEAR 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) GENERAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP) GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to continue building Environmental
Protection program capabilities and capacity through fiscal year 2002; and
RESOLUTION # 01-103 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency — Region 6 awards funding in the
approximate amount of $110,000 to continue developing the tribal
environmental office, 2) updating the tribal Quality Management Plan and
developing a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for an environmental
baseline study, 3) developing GIS/GPS capabilities, 4) continuing to perform
an environmental baseline study of tribal and individual trust properties, and 5)
continuing to develop Environmental Codes and Regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
authorizes the submittal of the Fiscal Year 2002 Environmental Protection
Agency General Assistance Program grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $110000 [missing , on original]from the EPA fund or account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this grant agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-103, as
approved on the 31st day of May, 2001 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-104: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the submittal of the Nation's Early Head Start Expansion Grant to the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children and Families.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-104
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NATION'S EARLY
HEAD START EXPANSION GRANT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES — ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to expand its existing Early Head Start
program to a full day, five days a week, as opposed to half a day, four days a
week, in order to serve a total of 40 pregnant women, infants, and toddlers; and
RESOLUTION # 01-104 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Early Head Start program also desires to
apply for a Home-based program to serve 10 families in the transition period
between the baby's birth and the time the mother returns to work or school;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Human Services — Administration for Children
and Families awards funds in the approximate amount of $188,919 to carry out
the two grant objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will contribute Indirect Costs in excess of
fifteen percent (15%) or approximately $24,493 as an in-kind contribution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will contribute $17,630 in donated services as
additional in-kind from the Nation's Health Center, Indian Child Welfare
Program, and Employment and Training programs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
authorizes the submittal of the Early Head Start Expansion Grant to the
Department of Health and Human Services — Administration for Children and
Families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $188,919 from the EARLY HEAD START [as written on original] fund or account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this grant agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-104, as
approved on the 31st day of May, 2001 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-105: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the submittal of the Nation's Early Head Start FY2002 Grant application to the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children and Families.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-105
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NATION'S EARLY
HEAD START FISCAL YEAR 2002 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — ADMINISTRATION
FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to enter into its fourth year of the Early
Head Start program which is aimed at providing a responsive environment that
creates a social, emotional, and intellectual climate that supports child initiated
learning and the building and sustaining of positive relationships among adults
and children for up to 40 pregnant women, infants, and toddlers; and
RESOLUTION # 01-105 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Human Services — Administration for Children
and Families awards funds in the approximate amount of $400,007 to carry out
the program goals; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will contribute Indirect Costs in excess of
fifteen percent (15%) or approximately $51,861 as an in-kind contribution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will contribute $48,141 in donated services
from the Nation's Health Center, Indian Child Welfare Program, and Employment
and Training programs and indirect costs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
authorizes the submittal of the Early Head Start Fiscal Year 2002 Grant to the
Department of Health and Human Services — Administration for Children and
Families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $400,007 from the EARLY HEAD START [as written on original] fund or account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this grant agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-105, as
approved on the 31st day of May, 2001 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-106: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the update of the Nation's Indian Reservation Roads Inventory Data and submittal of the Data to the BIA.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-106
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE UPDATE OF THE NATION'S INDIAN RESERVATION
ROADS INVENTORY DATA AND SUBMITTAL OF THE DATA TO THE BUREAU OF
INDIAN AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June
26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future," except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation deems it imperative that the Bureau of Indian Affairs
utilize current and verifiable data in the variables used to calculate the Nation's Indian
Reservation Roads (IRR) annual construction appropriation based on the Nation's
existing road inventory; and
RESOLUTION # 01-106 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes that the Bureau of Indian Affairs currently
relies on the existing relative need funding (RNF) formula which is calculated on 20%
tribal population in service area, 30% vehicle miles traveled, and 50% cost to construct;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation agrees with the tribal population count of 11,273
identified for the Nation in the 1999 U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian
Affairs, Office of Tribal Affair's Indian Labor Force Report; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation agrees with the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) count
recently conducted by the tribal engineer and incorporated into this resolution via the
attached VMT report; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has unresolved issues with the Cost to Improve (CI) tables
for estimated costs per mile for grade and drain, gravel construction, pavement
construction, and incidental construction since the tables have not been furnished to the
Nation for verification by the tribal engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the Bureau of Indian Affairs apply correct and
current data to the Nation's existing road inventory to arrive at a fair and accurate Indian
Reservation Roads annual construction funding allocation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation supports updating the Nation's Indian Reservation Roads inventory data and the submittal
of the data to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistence
with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $ [left blank on original] from the [left blank on original] fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-106, as approved on the 31st day of May, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-107: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the addition of new road miles to the Nation's existing Indian Reservation Road Inventory and submittal of the inventory to the BIA.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-107
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADDITION OF NEW ROAD MILES TO THE
NATION'S EXISTING INDIAN RESERVATION ROAD INVENTORY AND
SUBMITTAL OF THE INVENTORY TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future," except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has a total of 45.75 existing road miles on its
Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Reservation Road inventory; and
WHEREAS, a total of 22.58 additional road miles have been identified within the Nation's
jurisdiction and on the tribal complex needing new construction which are eligible for
inclusion on the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Indian Reservation Roads (IRR)
Inventory; and
RESOLUTION # 01-107 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the criteria used to select and evaluate these proposed roads include (1) connects
active centers of population, (2) contributes to industrial activities, (3) contributes to
economic development, (4) provides access to jobs, (5) contributes to law and order, (6)
removes isolation, (7) provides access to education and cultural activities, (8) provides
access to hospital facilities, (9) contributes to accident prevention, and (10) provides for
emergency services; and
WHEREAS, all of the proposed roads have four or more Indian families living along the
roadway which impedes access to minor and major road arteries leading to places of
employment, health facilities, educational training, etc. all provided at the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Tribal Headquarters; and
WHEREAS, all of the proposed roads miles are classified as improved dirt and/or gravel and
all in need of new construction; and
WHEREAS, all of the proposed roads miles are located either on tribal trust land or adjacent to
individual and tribal trust lands.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the addition of new road miles to the Nation's existing road
inventory and requests the Bureau of Indian Affairs to add all or a portion of the
requested new road miles to the Nation's Indian Reservation Roads Inventory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistence with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $ [left blank on original] from the [left blank on original] fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-107, as approved on the 31st
day of May, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-108: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting the Nation's FY2001 Transportation Improvement Plan and submittal of the plan to the BIA.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-108
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2001
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN TO
THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition
and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future," except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has an existing Public Law 93-638 contract with
the Bureau of Indian Affairs to plan for transportation improvements within the
Nation's jurisdiction as afforded under the Indian Reservation Roads program;
and
RESOLUTION # 01-108 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Fiscal Year 2001 Transportation Improvement
Plan is included in the 20-year Transportation Plan Summary which is made a
part of the resolution by attachment; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has satisfied the transportation planning
deliverable incorporated into the final master construction contract
(#CTB08T82113).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation adopts the Nation's fiscal year 2001 Transportation Improvement
Plan (TIP) and requests the Bureau of Indian Affairs to authorize the release of funds in
the amount of $9,500.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistence ["t" written over "c" on original] with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $ [left blank on original] from the [left blank on original] fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-108, as approved on the 31st
day of May, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-109: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting the Nation's FY2002 Road Maintenance Plan/Budget and submittal of the plan to the BIA.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-109
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2002 ROAD
MAINTENANCE PLAN AND BUDGET AND THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN TO
THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Thomas-Rogers Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future," except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has identified 15.78 miles of roads and parking
lots on its tribal complex which are in need of annual maintenance and repair in
the 20-year Transportation Plan made part of this resolution as an attachment; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation currently owns 100% of the roads and maintains
the roads and right-of-ways; and
RESOLUTION # 01-109 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, these roads meet the requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for maintenance
funding; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance cost per road mile is approximately $1,200 per the Bureau of
Indian Affairs Transportation Director/Engineer.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation adopts the Nation's fiscal year 2002 Indian Reservation Road
Maintenance Plan and Budget and requests the Bureau of Indian Affairs to consider
funding the Nation an estimated amount of $18,936.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistence with the Constitutional separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $ [left blank on original] from the [left blank on original] fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 01-109, as approved on the 31st
day of May, 2001 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman Gene Bruno, Secretary/Treasurer
01-119: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting the USA to place certain lands into trust and authorizing Chairman and Secretary/Treasurer to sign documents necessary to such a request.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-119
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE
CERTAIN LANDS INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT,
JR AND SECRETARY/TREASURER GENE BRUNO TO SIGN DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, recognizes the necessity to provide lands
for the future growth of the Nation's services. Housing has purchased the
below described real property which should be placed in the governmental
jurisdiction of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation by being held in trust by the
United States for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
RESOLUTION # 01-119 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed
Chairman John A. Barrett Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer Gene Bruno to sign
all documents necessary to accomplish the placement of the following
described property into trust; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the
United States of America to place into Trust the 2 acres more or less
described as follows:
A tract of land in the SE/4 of S13, T9N, R3E of the Indian Meridian, Pottawatomie
County, Oklahoma, described as beginning at a point 526 feet South of the SE/C of
Block 85 of the Original Plat of the City of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; thence South 210
feet; thence West 300 feet; thence North 210 feet; thence East 300 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 2 acres, more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation requests that the above described lands be held in trust by the United
States for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and authorizes Chairman John
A. Barrett Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer Gene Bruno to sign all documents necessary to
accomplish this trust status for these lands.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT
01-119, as approved on the 25th day of June [missing year] with 4 voting for, and
0 voting opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary/Treasure
01-120: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the submittal of the Nation's application for Child Care and Development Funds for FY2002.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-120
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NATION'S
APPLICATION FOR CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2002 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES -
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE BUREAU OF
INDIAN AFFAIRS — OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to continue providing comprehensive
child care services, including center-based and certificate programs, to children
under the age of 13, under the Nation's 477 plan; and
RESOLUTION # 01-120 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Human Services — Administration for Children
and Families awards funds in the approximate amount of $1,720,349 to carry
out the program goals; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will contribute Indirect Costs in excess of
fifteen percent (15%), minus pass-through amounts, as an in-kind contribution
estimated at $98,500.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
authorizes the submittal of the Child Care and Development Funds Application for
Fiscal Year 2002 to the Department of Health and Human Services — Administration
for Children and Families and Bureau of Indian Affairs — Office of Economic
Development to continue comprehensive child care services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$1,720,349.00 from the BIA — 477 Annual Funding Agreement for the negotiation,
operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this grant
agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-120, as
approved on the 25th day of June, 2001 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary/Treasurer
01-121: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the appropriation of $94,520 from General Account for the 2001 Festival Budget.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 01-121
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $94,520 FROM
GENERAL ACCOUNT FOR THE FESTIVAL 2001 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another
entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will be hosting the Third Annual Heritage
Festival from June 29th through July 1st , 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation realizes the expenses related to an undertaking
of this magnitude and has prepared the attached proposed expense budget;
RESOLUTION # 01-121 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent
with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $94,520.00 from the
General Account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement and/or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 01-121, as
approved on the 25th day of June, 2001 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman Gene Bruno Secretary/Treasurer