1974 Business Committee Meeting Minutes
Date1974
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Object numberBC.BCM.1974
Description1974 Business Committee Meeting MinutesJanuary 18 - Business Committee Meeting
February 1 - Special Business Committee Meeting
February 14 - Business Committee Meeting
March 11 - Special Business Committee Meeting
March 23 - General Council Special Committee Meeting
March 28 - Business Committee Meeting
April 9 - Special Business Committee Meeting
April 12 - Special Business Committee Meeting
April 22 - Business Committee Meeting
May 21 - Special Business Committee Meeting
May 23 - Business Committee Meeting
June 20 - Business Committee Meeting
June 29 - General Council Meeting
July 25 - BusinessCommittee Meeting
July 29 - Special Business Committee Meeting
August 2 - Special Business Committee Meeting
August 19 - Special Business Committee Meeting
August 26 - Special Business Committee Meeting
September 4 - Special Business Committee Meeting
September 28 - Business Committee Meeting
October 24 - Business Committee Meeting
November 13 - Special Business Committee Meeting
November 16 - Business Committee Meeting
November 16 - Special Council Meeting
December 4 - Special Business Committee Meeting
December 27 - Business Committee Meeting
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Finding AidRegular Business Committee Meeting Minutes:
BC.BCM.Jan.18.1974:
1-Meeting called to order a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2- Motion that a letter be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs requesting that the tribal owned land be surveyed and feasibility studies made concerning economical development of the lands. Motion carried.
3- Motion mad that Raymond Peltier who was elected several years ago as Honorary Chief of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma be recognized as such in all correspondence and all matters pertaining to the tribe. Motion carried.
4-Motion that the Secretary and the Tribal Administer investigate the possibilities of changing the name of the tribe from Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to Potawatomi of Oklahoma and what procedures to follow to change the constitution to the same effect. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Feb.14.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-John. Barrett made a report to the committee on his trip to Washington, D.C.
3-Motion to endorse Darrell Williams at the present for Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Motion carried.
4-Motion to reimburse Paul Schmidlkofer his expenses occurred while attending a meeting in Arizona and also to match expenses made by John Barrett while he was in Washington D.C., motion carried.
5-Motion to have Raymond Peltier give the tribe an estimate on what he would charge to cement the old dairy barn floor. Motion carried.
6- Motion that the B.C. set aside $1,000.00 of tribal money for promotional purposes for the Special Council Meeting. Motion passed.
7-Motion to reimburse Lawrence E. Smith the sum of $250.00 expenses while in New York City getting parts acquisition lined up for the Bicycle Plant and also sources, prices and delivery dates. The money will come out of the $1,000.00 set aside for promotional expenses. Motion carried.
8-Motion that the tribe put in a dividing wall in the Tribal Office to make a separate office for the Tribal Administrator. This partition to be located on the east side of the office building. Motion passed.
9- Motion that Steve Garner, Certified Public Accountant, be retained by the B.C. to audit the CHR Program from the date the Program began till August of 1973. Motion passed.
10-Motion that Norman Kiker, CHR, be appointed as CHR Director to be effective this date. Norman Kiker would have a raise in salary to the maximum of $600.00 per month and his travel would be set at $96.00 per month. Motion carried.
11-Motion that $2,300.00 of the HIP money be spent on Jerome Slater and $5,000.00 be spend on Ozetta Peltier (hers to be a house built by Indian Action Team) $1,700.00 be spent on William Delonias and 1,000.00 be spent on Dessie Vieux with a total of $10,000.00. Motion carried.
12-Motion that a Resolution be adopted to request the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to remove Pete Veitenheimer from the Board of the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. Motion carried. (POTT 74-25).
13-Motion that Resolution be adopted requesting the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma appoint Jerry. R. Fox to the Board of the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. Motion carried. (POTT 74-26).
14-Motion that a Resolution be adopted authorizing the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma to submit a FY-75 Tribal Government Development Program Proposal. Motion carried. (POTT 74-27).
Meeting adjourned. Included with the minutes is a Scope of Work page and 1 Application form.
BC.BCM.Mar.28.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office.
2-Tribal Mbrs who had submitted their names for Councilman were discussed by the B.C. Nominations made. Sheila Hall voted with 2 votes, is the new councilwoman.
3-Motion made that the auditor be paid out of the CHR funds. The amount being $265.00. Motion carried.
4-Motion to pay Larry Smith out of Tribal funds set aside ($1,000.00) for promotional expenses. The amount to be paid to Larry Smith is $250.00. Motion carried.
5-Motion to have the Tribal Administrator investigate the possibilities of purchasing an inexpensive water cooler for the Community House to be used while the Arts & Crafts School is in progress. Motion carried.
6-Motion made that the B.C. advance Paul Schmidlkofer and John Barrett $150.00 each for expenses while they are in Washington D.C. from April 1 through April 5th. The Bureau of Indian Affairs will re-reimburse $100.00 of these expenses to the tribe. Motion carried.
7-Motion that Paul Schmidlkofer and Leon Bruno attend the HEW workshop to be held in Ponca City at the Holiday inn, April 16-18, 1974. Motion carried.
8-Motion to adopt a Resolution to support Senate Housing Bill #3066. Motion carried. (Pott-74-29).
9-Motion that the Tribal Admin investigate the possibilities of the tribe creating our own Housing Authority. Motion carried.
10-Motion that the tribe contract the $2,300.00 HIP money for Jerome Slatterys house repair to Central Tribes. Motion carried.
11-Motion that the Tribal Admin secure bids for the Home Improvement Program participants. Motion carried.
12-Motion that the B.C. hire an additional Secretary with a salary of $100.00 per week. Motion carried.
13-Motion that the Secretary have all the tribal accounts put on voucher and purchase order system, and that all checks require dual signature. Motion carried.
14-Motion that the B.C. purchase 4 trusses to be used in the re-building of the old dairy barn. The trusses would cost $200.00 each with a total cost of $800.00. These funds will be taken out of tribal funds. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Apr.22.1974:
1- Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Motion that the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting after hearing from the Reps from Poe & Associates. Motion approved.
3-Guests were introduced to the B.C. They informed the B.C. of the procedures in acquiring a EDA grant and also of their part of involvement as planners and architects.
4- The Chairman called for the reading of the minutes of the last two meetings and the Secretary read the minutes. Motion made that the minutes be approved as read, motion carried.
5-Motion that two weeks salary be advanced to Jo Nell Negahnquet, CHR Trainee, and that she be given $35.00 per diem money while in training at Tucson, Arizona. The per diem of $35.00 and the advance pay would come out of the CHR Funds. Motion carried.
6-Motion made that the B.C. authorize the formation of a Local Development Corporation. Legal work on this would be approx. $16.00. Motion carried.
7- Motion made that the Treasurer prepare a monthly financial statement with copies available to all Mbrs of the B.C. showing all disbursements for the current month. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.May.23.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held at the Tribal Office.
2-Introductions to the B.C. and Plans for a new office building were discussed.
3- Previous meeting minutes read to the B.C., motion that minutes of April 22 meeting be approved as read, and minutes of May 21st minutes read to the B.C. contract the Bicycle Plant construction. Motion carried.
4- Motion that the Tribal Administrator secure three insurance bids for an overall Insurance Policy for the tribe, to include Workman's Comp, Public Liability and Fire, wind and hail. Motion carried.
5-Motion that the tribe supplement the TGDP funds for the remainder of FY-74. Motion carried.
6-Motion that we spend approx. $50.00 to buy a glass case to display the Arts & Crafts from the Arts & Crafts School. Motion carried.
7-Motion that the CHR's not receive comp time while attending the EMT classes, but that 1 hour of comp time be given the CHR for the hour overtime spent in the Clinic Training. Motion carried.
8- Motion that the tribe purchase an evaporative cooler for the Community House. Cooler to be purchased from Sears at a cost of $124.00, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.June.20.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Pow-Wow was discussed which will follow the General Council Meeting on June 29.
3- Motion that $100.00 be set aside for the Head Staff of the Pow-Wow, and that each be given $25.00 during the Pow-Wow. Motion carried.
4-Motion that 1 ballot be used for voting for Vice Chairman at the General Council Meeting and that majority rule. Motion carried.
5-Motion that funds from Tribal Account be transferred to the TGDP account to pay office staff salaries until the FY-75 TFDP Contract and ONAP Grants are approved and funds are received. Motion carried.
6-Motion that Paul Schmidlkofer be authorized to contract bids for an Insurance policy including workmen's Compensation. Motion carried.
7-Motion made not to use steel, but to go to wood and use 1/2" decking (plywood) and use roll roofing. Also that Raymond Peltier continue to do construction and to keep the present help he now has. Motion carried.
8-Motion made that the N.Y.C. boys paint the barn a red wood color, which the paint to be furnished by the tribe. Motion carried.
9-Motion that the B.C. have a sign erected to advertise the site of the Bicycle plant and the Potawatomi Industrial Park. Motion carried.
10-Leon Bruno withdrew from the Advisory Board of the P.H.S. Indian Health Clinic. Motion that Norman Kiker be appointed as delegate to the board, with Sheila Hall to serve as alternate. Also that Sheila Hall be delegate on the Oklahoma City Indian Health Board with Norman Kiker as alternate. Motion carried.
11-Move that Mchaffey & Associates be reelected as architects on a contingency basis for overall economic development projects. Motion carried. 12-Motion that the Tribe buy and keep a $500.00 inventory of arts & crafts, produced by arts & Crafts School. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.June.29.1974 [General Council]:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Commons Building, St. Gregory's College.
2-Invocation and welcome council.
3-Introdutions.
4-Mr. Jack Joseph Tribal Claims Attorney, gave a brief report on the next pending dockets and brought tribal members up to date on the progress toward judgement of remaining claims.
5-Secretary read minutes of last meeting, and list of those Mbrs registering at the March 23, 1974 meeting. Copies of the March 1974 Audit Report and yearly financial statement was passed out to Tribal Mbrs. A. B. Pecore moved that the minutes be approved as read. Motion carried.
6-Mr. John Taylor, Superintendent, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Shawnee Agency explained to the Council Mbrs the Indian Distribution Act of 1973. Questions were answered concerning the next claim (Docker 71) and the procedures in getting this claim paid were also discussed.
7-Report on tribal involvement of Bi-Centennial activities and plans.
8-Report on Industrial Development and presented to the council Mbrs a list of Economic Development Projects and the progress made on each.
8-Presentation of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Certificates to CHR, Jewell Bruno and CHR Mary Ann Wheeler.
9-Chairman advised the Council that three letters had been presented to the B.C. for the office of Vice Chairman. Each candidate was allowed to speak to council. Ballots were handed out to Mbrs 18 and older and the most votes went to Mr. John Barrett. He was elected as the Vice Chairman to serve a two year term.
10-Move that Beverly Hughes be nominated by acclamation as Secretary-Treasurer, motion carried.
11-Priscilla Sherard spoke briefly about her new book soon to be published about Potawatomi's and urged all Mbrs to send in their information for the book.
12-A.B. Pecore and LeRoy Neddeau announced that there would be a Pow-Wow following the meeting and that every one should come and all were welcomed to eat. The Pow-Wow would be held on Tribal grounds near the old Community House.
13-Father Vincent closed the meeting with a prayer and assured the council that they were always welcome at St. Gregory's College.
Meeting Adjourned.
BC.BCM.July.25.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the tribal office building.
2-Motion that the sign to be erected advertising the Potawatomi Industrial Park be approx. 8x16 feet in size. Motion carried.
3-Motion that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as read. Motion carried.
4-Motion that the 4 steel trusses be sold at the purchased price or more. Motion carried.
5-Motion that bids be taken on painting the Bicycle Plant, and that Raymond proceed to have the bicycle plant building painted the cheapest way possible by either renting a machine and furnishing labor or contract out. Motion carried.
6-Motion that Norman Kiker be given letter of approval to attend a CHR meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Motion carried.
7- Motion that HIP qualifications and requirements be listed in the next tribal newsletter. Motion carried.
8-Motion that Raymond Peltier inquire about reimbursements procedures for the truck bought by the tribe in February, 1974? (can't read last number). Motion carried.
9-Motion made that Raymond Peltier investigate the possibility of going into the ornamental stone business and that Raymond Peltier meet with Mr. Woody McClain to negotiate the possibility of going into production. Motion carried.
10-Motion that a Resolution be adopted to enroll tribal members. Motion carried (RES. 74-33).
11-Motion that the tribe purchase a Paymaster check protector at a cost of $209.00 to be paid out of tribal funds and rented to Tribal Programs. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Sept.28.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Community House.
2-Secretary read previous meeting minutes, move that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried.
3-Move that Jo Nell Negahnquet, CHR, be given a raise of $50.00 per month since she has been employed by the tribe six months.
4-Move that bids be taken on remodeling the rent house after vacated and that the Tribal Admin inspect the house to see what has to be done and report to the B.C. at the next meeting. Motion carried.
5-Move that all Mbrs on the Sub Committee of House Bill 11890 be contacted no later than Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1974 and if bill is not put on calendar by then to send a representative to Washington D.C. to investigate. Motion carried.
6-Move that Tribal Trust monies be invested at the highest rate of interest and that Chase Manhattan, New York, First State, Shawnee, American National, Shawnee, and Federal National, Shawnee be given a chance to meet the highest bids and that a list of the banks getting the monies be submitted to the B.C. from the Bureau of Indians Affairs. Motion carried.
7-Move that the Disability & Retirement Insurance proposals be tabled until other Insurance Companies are contacted. Motion carried.
8-Move that the EDA be advised that the Overall Economic Development Program be implemented as the approved plans of the CBPIoO and that a resolution be adopted to approve these plans. Motion carried. (RES. CP 75-4).
9-Leon Bruno, Acting Chairman, announced that he would call a special council meeting due to the feelings of the tribal Mbrs present at this meeting. The special council meeting will be called for an Advisory Election to elect a new Tribal Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
10-Move that the Tribal Admin initiate distribution agreement between concerned parties on the present claim and report findings at the next B.C. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Oct.24.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office.
2-Norman Kiker, CHR Director reported on the activities and plans of the CHR Program. Also presented bids from three insurance companies for disability and retirement insurance to the B.C. for consideration as to whether or not the tribe will participate.
3-Wanda Peltier, Project Planner, gave her report to the B.C. on proposal for Cultural Heritage Center, Micro film Language, news release on Priscilla Sherard and her new book, and proposal for Multi-Purpose Center.
4-Paul Schmidlkofer reported on the progress made on the F.M. Dix Foundry, P.C. Shoa, Potawatomi Cultured Stone and various other tribal projects. (It says see copy attached but there is not one).
5-Move that the tribe retain Paul Fairchild as local Tribal Attorney. Motion carried.
6-Move that a letter be submitted to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe listing Paul Schmidlkofer or Leon Bruno for the board of the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. Motion carried.
7-Secretary read previous meetings minutes and gave a monthly financial report. Motion that the minutes be approved as read. Motion carried.
8-Move that the Tribal Admin find and purchase tables for the Community House to be used for Social & Tribal activities. Motion carried.
9-Move that the tribe purchase two furnished mobile homes from Pennsylvania, 1972 models, size approx. 12x65 at $3200.00. Motion carried.
10-Move that a Resolution be adopted to sell and convey to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company a certain portion of tribal land, described in said resolution, and being owned by the CBPToO. This easement being conveyed to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for the amount of $1,200.00. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Dec.27.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Motion that the tribe employ Mr. George Van Wagner to assist the tribe in filing claim against the former Contract Admin. for the CHR Program. Mr. Van Wagner will talk to the Bonding Company and report his findings to the B.C. motion carried.
3-Motion to have Indian Action Teams install a fire proof safe in the Tribal Office for $100.00, with work to begin Dec. 28, 1974. Motion carried.
4-Motion that the tribe draw up a contract giving John Barrett 1% of net profits on the Bicycle Corporation. Motion carried.
5-Motion that the Tribal Admin., Paul E. Schmidlkofer do all the hiring and firing of the Arts & Crafts instructors, and to administer the program. Motion carried.
6-Motion to adopt a Resolution requesting the Indian Technical Assistance Center design preliminary drawings for a proposed Potawatomi Tribal Office Building. Motion carried. (POTT RES. 74-20).
7-Motion that a Resolution be adopted authorizing John Barrett to represent the CBPIoO in their pursuit of Industrial Development financing. Motion carried. (POTT RES.74-21).
Meeting adjourned.
Special Business Committee Meeting Minutes:
BC.SBCM.Feb.1.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Motion to adopt a Resolution concurring with C.T.S.A. Resolution Number 74-1 in support of inter-tribal organizations to serve as the funding mechanism for programs under the Office of Native American Programs of the Department of Health & Welfare. Motion carried. (POTT 74-22).
3-Motion that Resolution be adopted that the President of the United States, Secretary of Interior, Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Congress and all agencies of the Federal Government be informed that any organization soliciting contracts and grants for services to Indian Tribes be required to have a resolution specifying approval of their application from the Tribal Council of the tribes affected by the application and services. Motion carried. (POTT 74-23).
4-Motion that a Resolution be adopted requesting the Shawnee City Commission's support for HR 11890 and HR 9219 introduced by Honorable Tom Steed to place Tribal lands in trust for the CBPIoO. Motion carried. (POTT 74-24).
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Mar.11.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Motion that the B.C. contact Rufus Bell and to set up a meeting to discuss the CHR Program. Motion carried.
3-Jerry Fox announced to the B.C. that he was resigning from the office of Chairman and that he would present a letter to the Committee of resignation. The B.C. accepted his resignation and Raymond Peltier Vice Chairman was promoted to Chairman.
4-Motion to elect John Barrett as Vice Chairman and motion carried.
5-Motion that the B.C. hire two off duty policeman to attend the Special Council Meeting to be held March 23, 1974. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Apr.9.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Interview of applicants for the position of CHR and Office Clerk.
3-After discussing the applicants qualifications motion that Jo Nell Negahnquet be accepted as the new CHR and that she leave for training April 28, 1974, motion carried.
4-Motion that Markeeta Rumsey be hired as Office Clerk-Typist. Motion carried.
5-Secretary read previous minutes and amendments were made. Minutes approved as corrected.
6-Motion that the tribe submit application for Norman Kiker to attend Desert Willow Training Center May 21 through May 30 for further advanced training. Motion carried.
7-Motion that $300.00 of Tribal Money be set aside for initiating two corporations for the Bicycle Plant. Motion carried.
8-Highlights of trip to Washington D.C. was reported to the B.C.
9-Motion that the tribe purchase an additional desk and chair for the Clerk-typist, and that these be rented for three months and the balance paid out of tribal funds. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Apr.12.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Motion that a Resolution be adopted expressing a desire to enter into contract negotiations with Mr. P.C. Shao for the establishment of a joint venture Brush and Bristle Manufacturing Plant to be located on Tribal Property. Sheila Hall and Leon Bruno were notified by phone of this resolution and motion carried. (POTT- 74-30).
3-Motion that the minutes of April 9, 1974 B.C. meeting be read at the next regular meeting. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.May.21.1974:
1- Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Motion that the B.C. contract the Bicycle Plant.
3-Also that Raymond Peltier be hired at $5.00 an hour with two helpers at $3.00 an hour to complete the concrete phase of construction, this to include the building and the loading dock. This phase of construction will take approx. 13 working days and not to exceed 15 working days. Also to pay Raymond Peltier 12 cents per mile while working and not to exceed more than 15 working days. All work done by the B.C. to be supported by competitive bids. Motion carried.
4-Motion that the B.C. purchase the necessary equipment (List attached as "Bicycle Training Course Requirements") to begin the Bicycle Training Program and that the Community House be used for this training until the Plant is finished. Motion carried.
5-The B.C. set up the following priorities for projects pending 1-L.D.C. 2-Bike Plant 3-Ford Tractor 4-Office Building 5-Bicentennial 6-P.C. Show 7-Land Acquisition 8-Rest Home.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.July.29.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Secretary read minutes from previous Business Meeting. Motion to table the minutes until the next meeting and a final draft of the minutes read. Motion carried.
3-Motion pursuant to Article II, Section I of the Tribal Constitution that any applicants filing for admission to the rolls with "0" blood degree be denied until they file a blood degree appeal with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to prove they are of CP Blood. And further that all Mbrs presently enrolled with "0" blood degree be required to file a blood degree appeal within ninety (90) days after receiving notice to determine their eligibility for tribal membership. If their appeals indicate no Indian Blood, they will be removed from the rolls. Motion carried.
4-Motion that Wanda Peltier be hired by the tribe under the ONAP Grant at a salary of $11,000.00 per year. After brief discussion motion carried, and Mrs. Peltier would begin work immediately.
5-John Barrett discussed the pending priority projects with the B.C., bringing them up to date on all projects.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Aug.2.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the tribal Office Building.
2-Introductions to B.C.
3-Discussion held on possible E.D.A. funding.
4-Secretary read previous 2 meetings, minutes were approved as read.
5-Motion that a Resolution be adopted to enroll list of Tribal Members. Motion carried. (RES. 74-33).
6-Motion that the Tribe subscribe to the magazine, "Bicycling". Motion carried.
7-Motion that proposals and financial analysis be prepared to seek funding of $60,000.00 from the Economic Development Administration for the Bicycle Plant and $100,000.00 from the Office of Minority Business Administration for the Artificial Stone Business. Motion carried.
8-Motion that $25.00 of tribal funds be donated to the CHR's Bingo which will be held in the Tribal Community House. Motion carried.
9-Motion that the Tribal Treasurer make an inventory of all Arts & Crafts owned by the Tribe and that receipts be given on all crafts sold by the tribe. Motion carried.
10- Motion made that all office furniture and equipment be tagged and labeled as property of the tribe and as additional equipment and furniture is purchased it will be labeled. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Aug.19.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2- Motion made that the tribe negotiate with Browning Pipstem concerning the tribes legal matters. Motion carried.
3-Motion that the tribe contract with C.T.S.A. for wiring of the bicycle plant. Motion carried.
4-Motion made that the CHR's first priority be the HIP Program and that application be turned in as soon as possible. Motion carried.
5-Motion made that the tribal secretary, Beverly Hughes be given a raise of $80.00 per month. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Aug.26.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2- Motion made that the previous meetings minutes be approved as read. Motion carried.
3- Motion that John Barrett be hired under the ONAP Grant as Administrator Planner at a salary of $18,000. per year, to begin effective as of Sept. 1, 1975. Motion carried.
4-Tribal funds of $4500.00 be replaced in the general tribal fund by March of 1975. Motion carried.
5-Move that operational guidelines (says attached but there are no other papers attached to minutes) be approved by the B.C. Motion carried.
6-Move that the minutes of this meeting be filled in the office and not turned in to the Bureau of Indian affairs. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Sept.4.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the tribal office.
2-Move that the previous minutes be approved and corrected to add the minutes of all meetings would be turned in at the end of each fiscal year. Motion carried.
3- Move that the tribe adopt a Resolution declaring the support of the Potawatomi tribe for the proposal of the Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area, Inc. to contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the Adult Education and Roads Maintenance Programs at the Shawnee Agency. Motion carried (RES. 75-1).
4-Motion that the tribe contract the HIP program from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for FY-75. Motion carried. (CP 75-2).
5-Move that Sheila Hall be appointed to delegate to the Shawnee Service Unit Board with Norman Kiker to serve as alternate. Motion carried.
6-Raymond Peltier and John Barrett resigned their offices of chairman and vice-chairman, and all other tribally affiliated offices effective Sept.4, 1974. (Minutes say letters of resignation are attached to the Sept. 4 meeting but they are not). Moved that the B.C. accept the resignation of Raymond Peltier Chairman and John Barrett Vice Chairman. Motion carried.
7-Move that Paul Schmidlkofer serve a two year term on the C.T.S.A. Board and Sheila Hall serve a one year term. Motion carried. (CP-75-3).
8-Move that Leon Bruno serve as acting Chairman till the vacancies are filled. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Nov.13.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs present, meeting held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Secretary read previous meeting minutes and presented a financial statement. Move that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried.
3-B.C. agreed that the voting at the November 16 General Council Meeting would be by majority, and that ballots be prepared in advance.
4-Move that a Resolution be adopted that microfilm received form Priscilla Sherard never be used for monetary purposes. Motion carried. (RES. 75-6).
5-Move that the B.C. accept the bid from Bobs Carpet in Tecumseh for the rental house remodeling. The bid being $693.00 installed. Motion carried.
6-Trip to Washington D.C. will be tabled until the November meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Dec.4.1974:
1-Meeting called to order, a quorum of Mbrs were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
2-Secretary read previous minutes and moved that the minutes be approved as read. Motion carried.
3-Paul Acres, Housing Officer, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Shawnee went over the FY-75 Tribal Home Improvement Program Contract with the B.C.
4-Paul Fairchild Attorney-at-Law, read contract pertaining to Cultured Stone, a motion was made that the contract be accepted pertaining to HMW Sales with the corrections listed.
5-Move that the B.C. set aside $10,000.00 for initial investment for the Potawatomi Cultured Stone Works. Motion carried.
6-Move that Raymond Peltier be hired by contract to remodel the Barn (red) for the Cultured Stone manufacturing. All work will be done by Mr. Peltier with the exception of the electrical wiring. Motion carried.
7-Move that Markeeta Rumsey be give a 50 cent an hour raise. Raise in pay will come out of grant monies. Motion carried.
8-Motion made that a Resolution be adopted to negotiate and enter into a contract with Attorney-at-Law, Paul H. Fairchild until June 26, 1976. The tribe will pay him $25.00 per hour not to exceed $6000.00 per year. Motion carried (RES.-CP-75-9).
9-Move that C.T.S.A. (Indian Action) remodel the rent house for office space. Their bid being $5800.00. Motion carried.
10-Motion that the monies in the treasury be re-invested at the highest rate and that the length of time invested not to exceed 6 months. Motion carried.
11-Motion that a Resolution be adopted accepting the relinquishment of Paul Samuel Kekahbah from the CBP rolls. Motion carried (RES. CP-75-10).
Meeting adjourned.