2008 Legislative Meeting Minutes
Date2008
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Object numberLG.LGM.2008
DescriptionLegislative Meeting MinutesJune 28 - General Council Meeting
June 30 - Special Legislative Meeting
July 29 - Special Legislative Meeting
October 17 - Special Legislative Meeting
September 4 - Quarterly Legislative Meeting
December 15 - Quarterly Legislative Meeting
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Finding AidCitizen Potawatomi Nation
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
June 28, 2008
Call to Order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
Roll call included: Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Linda
Capps; Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale and Representatives Bobbi
Bowden, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Eva Marie Carney, Bob Whistler,
Theresa Adame, Gene Lambert, Ron Goyer, Thom Finks, Paul Wesselhöft,
David Barrett and Lisa Kraft
Absent: Representative Jackie Taylor
There was a motion made by Linda Capps, and seconded by Paul
Schmidlkofer, to recess and turn the meeting over to the Election Committee
for purposes of balloting. The motion passed with 15 voting for, 0 opposed,
and 1 absent or abstaining.
Meeting was reconvened at 3:00 p.m., with Chairman Barrett calling the
General Council to order.
Introductions: Chairman Barrett began the meeting by introducing the
newly elected members of the Legislature, the Regional Directors and the
Election Committee.
Gary Bourbonnais, Chairman of the Election Committee, announced the
results of the election. The budget on set-aside funds was approved by a vote
of 964 to 100.
The contest for the District #9 legislative seat was won by Paul Wesselhöft
with 331 votes. Paul Schmidlkofer was re-elected to the District #12 position
with 237 votes.
Chairman Barrett thanked Mr. Bourbonnais and the members of the Election
Committee for their hard work and entreated the members of the council to
become more involved in the tribe and vote.
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The members of the tribal judiciary and court system were introduced. Chief
District Judge Phil Lujan administered the oath of office to Representatives
Schmidlkofer and Wesselhöft.
Vice Chairman Capps introduced the Potawatomi Leadership interns for
2008: Jennifer Allemand, Morgan Blackburn, Travis Detherage, Lydia
Hubble, Trey Kierl, Austin Ross, Samuel Scott and Chism Sander, councilor.
Doris and Carl Brenner were congratulated on their 64th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Capps then announced the winners of the art competition. Peggy Kinder
won third place with her Potawatomi dress. Joanna Alders took second place
for her necklace and Annette Miles won first place for her portrayal of the red
dress.
Approval of Previous Minutes: On a motion made by Bob Lewis and
seconded by Jeremy Finch, the minutes of the previous General Council
meeting of June 30, 2007, were approved as read by Secretary-Treasurer
Trousdale. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Barrett and Vice Chairman Capps recognized Bob Lewis, Kenneth
Peltier, Beverly Hughes and Mary Powell for their service to the tribe as past
elected officials.
State of the Nation: The State of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation address was
delivered by Chairman Barrett.
Annual Financial Report: Secretary-Treasurer Trousdale followed with the
Financial Report for the Nation. Government funds have increased by over
$5.1 million and net assets for the Nation have grown to $77.6 million. The
Nation currently has 2060 employees and generates an economic impact of
$389.2 million. Tribal enterprises have put over $10.3 million dollars into the
tribal tax account which is used to help fund scholarships, housing assistance,
prescriptions and health aids for tribal members. Secretary Trousdale
congratulated the tribal accounting department for receiving the Government
Finance Officers Association certificate of achievement in financial reporting
for the 19th year in a row. He then thanked tribal members for allowing him
to serve as Secretary-Treasurer.
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Annual Bank Report: First National Bank President Larry Briggs stated that
the bank is still assimilating the banks purchased last year and emphasizing
customer service. FNB received an outstanding award through the
Comptroller of the Currency Community Reinvestment Act exam. Mr.
Briggs attributed the bank's growth to the outstanding staff and management
at First National Bank and to the extraordinary customers who have chosen
FNB as their bank. He also commended the staff for their involvement in the
community. Mr. Briggs finished by thanking the Directors of FNB for their
visionary and supportive leadership.
Recognition of Potawatomis: Chairman Barrett thanked tribal employees for
giving of their time to make the Festival a success and for their tireless efforts
on behalf of tribal members. Nila Locke, 97 years old of the Nadeau family
and a graduate of St. Mary's and Sacred Heart Academys, was recognized as
the wisest tribal citizen present. Isabella Neely, 15 months and Cesily
Covey, 13 months old were recognized as the youngest enrolled Potawatomis
in attendance. Rosalee Palmer traveled from the state of Washington to
receive the award for traveling the farthest to attend the council meeting.
Recognition of Regional Directors: Regional directors Lyman Boursaw,
Cheryl Degraff, Lu Ellis, Thom Finks, Chuck Goyer, James Higbee, Marj
Hobdy and Gene Lambert were recognized for their years of service.
Chairman Barrett reiterated that the regional offices were the cornerstone of
the newly formed legislative districts.
Chairman Barrett then opened the meeting to questions. There were no
questions from the council, but a "thank you" for making the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation an environmentally friendly place was followed by a
round of applause.
Adjournment: There being no further business before the Council, a motion
to adjourn was made by Beverly Hughes and seconded by Jack Barrett.
Meeti adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Special Legislative Meeting
June 30, 2008
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett; Vice Chairman Linda Capps; Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Eva Marie Carney, Thom Finks,
Ron Goyer, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Jackie Taylor, Paul
Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: Representative Bobbi Bowden.
Attendees: Clyde B. Slavin, Chism Sander, Morgan Blackburn, Lydia Hubble, Jenifer Allemand,
Sam Scott, Travis Detherage, Trey Kierl, Austin Ross, Michael Dodson and Jamie Moucka.
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 11:05am.
First item of business: Minutes from the meeting held on April 24, 2008. Motion to approve
the minutes as read was made by Thom Finks and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer. The motion
passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Second item of business: Minutes from the meeting held on June 5, 2008. Motion to approve
the minutes as read was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Thom Finks. The motion
passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution 09-01-JPS: a resolution authorizing and approving a
Juvenile Detention Services Agreement by and between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the
Sac & Fox Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #09-01-JPS was made by Paul Wesselhoft and
seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Fourth item of business: Resolution 09-02-HHS: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's fiscal year 2009 Diabetes Grant - Year 12 proposal to the Indian Health
Services under the Special Diabetes Programs for Indian Tribes. Motion to approve Resolution
#09-02-HHS was made by David Barrett and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed
with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Fifth item of business: Resolution 09-03-HHS: A resolution approving the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation's proposed Health Complex Professional Services Annex application for funding through
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the fiscal year 2008 Indian
Community Development Block Grant program. Motion to approve Resolution 09-03-HHS was
made by David Barrett and seconded by Thom Finks. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixth item of business: Resolution 09-04-Ed: A resolution pursuant to Public Law 102-477
regarding consolidation of employment, training and education services. Motion to approve
Resolution 09-04-Ed was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Roy Slavin. The motion passed
with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Recess @ 12:00pm (lunch)
Reconvene @ 12:45pm
Seventh item of business: Resolution 09-05-Ed: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's "Center-based, Voucher and After School Program, Child Care Services"
application for funding under the fiscal year 2009 Child Care Development Fund offered through
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Bureau of Indian Affairs 477
Program. Motion to approve Resolution 09-05-Ed, as amended, was made by Eva Marie Carney
and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent
and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 09-06-Ed-HHS: A resolution approving the submission of
the Fy 2009 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to the Administration for Children and
Families. Motion to approve Resolution #09-06-Ed-HHS was made by Gene Lambert and
seconded by Bob Whistler. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 09-07-Ed-HHS: A resolution approving the submission of
the "Fy 2009 Lower Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)" grant application
to the Administration for Children and Families. Motion to approve Resolution 09-07-Ed-HHS
was made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 15 in
favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 09-08-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust acquisition
application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the (non-gaming/on
reservation) Armstrong property. Motion to approve Resolution #09-08-NR was made by
Linda Capps and seconded by Ron Goyer. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1
absent and 0 abstaining.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 09-09-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Hwy 177-Hardesty Road property. Motion to approve Resolution
#09-09-NR was made by Ron Goyer and seconded by Thom Finks. The motion passed with 15
in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Twelfth item of business: Resolution 09-10-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Knight 29 property. Motion to approve Resolution #09-10-NR
was made by Thom Finks and seconded by Ron Goyer. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 09-11-HHS: A resolution authorizing the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's proposed Tribal Transit grant application for funding through the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration under the fiscal year 2009 Public
Transportation on Indian Reservations Program. Motion to approve Resolution #09-11-HHS
was made by David Barrett and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed with 15 in
favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 09-12-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Hollingsworth property. Motion to approve Resolution #09-12-NR
was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Ron Goyer. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: Resolution 09-13-R&G: A resolution enrolling 89 applicants into
the citizenship of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution 09-13-R&G was
made by David Barrett and seconded by Roy Slavin. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixteenth item of business: Resolution 09-14-TC&A: A resolution supporting the Annual
Potawatomi Traditional Gathering of Nations and PowWow and authorizing a contribution of
$7,000. Motion to approve Resolution #09-14-TC&A was made by D. Wayne Trousdale and
seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Seventeenth item of business: resolution 09-15-TC&A: A resolution approving up to $8,000
for transportation of tribal members to attend the 14th annual Potawatomi Traditional Gathering
and PowWow in Ontario, Canada. Motion to approve Resolution 09-15-TC&A was made by D.
Wayne Trousdale and seconded By Roy Slavin. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed,
1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Motion for the Legislature as Committee as a Whole to convene as the Tax Commission of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation was made by Bob Whistler and seconded by Linda Capps. The
motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 absent or abstaining.
Eighteenth item of business: Minutes from the previous Tax Commission meeting held on May
29, 2007. Motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Bob Whistler and seconded by
David Barrett. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Twentieth item of business: Appropriation 08-06-30: An appropriation in the amount of
$800,000 from the Tax Account to fund the 2007-2008 General Account budget approved by
Resolution #08-27. Motion to approve Appropriation 08-06-30 was made by Eva Marie Carney
and seconded by Bob Whistler. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Adjourn as the Tax Commission 3:15pm
Reconvene as Legislature
Twenty-first item of business: Resolution 09-16-NR: A resolution approving the submission of
the "Fy 2009 Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary" grant application to the Department of
Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Motion to approve Resolution #09-16-NR was made by
Thom Finks and seconded by Ron Goyer. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1
absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-second item of business: The Citizen Potawatomi Employment and Training
Department received recognition from the U.S. Department of Labor at the National Indian and
Native American Employment and Training Conference as the Outstanding Grantee. The
Employment & Training staff presented the award to the Legislature thanking them for their
support.
Twenty-third item of business: Representative Goyer inquired about the Nation joining the
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Southern California. It was decided that a better
solution would be for the Nation to join the National American Indian Chamber of Commerce.
Twenty-fourth item of business: Representative Carney inquired about the possibility of
improving communication with tribal members by having a link for each legislator on the tribal
webpage. IT director, James Bishop, and Public Information director, Michael Dodson, indicated
it could be done as soon as the regional offices are established.
Twenty-fifth item of business: There being no further business before the Legislature, motion
to adjourn was made by D. Wayne Trousdale and seconded by Ron Goyer. The motion passed
with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 3:45pm.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on June 30, 2008, as approved on
the 4 day of Sept., 2008, with 14 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent or
abstaining
.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Special Legislative Meeting
July 29, 2008
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett; Vice Chairman Linda Capps; Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Eve Marie
Carney, Thom Finks, Ron Goyer, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Paul
Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None.
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 2:05pm.
First item of business: Resolution 09-17-EDC: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi's Railroad Feasibility Study application for funding through the Department of the
Interior Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development. Motion to approve Resolution
#09-17-EDC was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Linda Capps. The motion passed
with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Second item of business: Resolution 09-18-Ed: A resolution supporting an agreement by and
between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Employment and Training Department and the
National Fund for Excellence in Indian Education through the Office of Indian Energy and
Economic Development. Motion to approve Resolution #09-18-Ed was made by Linda Capps
and seconded by D. Wayne Trousdale. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0
absent or abstaining.
Third item of business: There being no further business before the Legislature, motion to
adjourn was made by D. Wayne Trousdale and seconded by John Barrett. The motion passed
with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 2:45pm.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on July 29, 2008, as approved on the
4th day of Sept., 2008, with 14 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent or
abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
September 4, 2008
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett; Vice Chairman Linda Capps; Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Eva Marie
Carney, Thom Finks, Ron Goyer, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Paul
Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None.
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:17pm.
Representative Wesselhoft asked that a moment of silence be observed in memory of
Representative Jacqueline Taylor.
First item of business: Approval of the minutes from the Legislative meeting held on June 30,
2008. Motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by
David Barrett. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
(NOTE: Due to a family emergency, Representative Bowden was called away prior to the vote.)
Second item of business: Approval of the minutes from the Legislative meeting held on July 29,
2008. Motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Paul
Schmidlkofer. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution 09-19-R&G: A resolution approving the rescheduling of the
Quarterly meeting of the Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation from Thursday, August
29, 2008 to Thursday, September 4, 2008. Motion to approve Resolution #09-19-R&G was made
by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Linda Capps. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent or abstaining.
Fourth item of business: Resolution 09-20-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/ON reservation) Barnhart property. Motion to approve Resolution 09-20-NR was
made by Thom Finks and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Fifth item of business: Resolution 09-21-HHS: A resolution approving the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation's application for funding under the United States Department of Agriculture Rural
Development for Housing Preservation grant funds to establish the Storm Shelter Program.
Motion to approve Resolution 09-21-HHS was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by
David Barrett. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixth item of business: Resolution 09-22-R&G: A resolution confirming the appointment of the
members of the Election Committee and designation of Gary Bourbonnais as the Chairman of the
Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 09-22-R&G was made by Paul Wesselhoft and
seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 09-23-R&G: A resolution appointing Chairman John
Barrett, as the delegate and Representatives Paul Wesselhoft and Gene Lambert as alternate
delegates to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) annual session and authorizing
$5,500 for payment of membership dues. Motion to approve Resolution #09-23-R&G was made
by Linda Capps and seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed,
1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 09-24-App: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation budgets for Fiscal Year 2009. Motion to approve Resolution #09-24-App
was made by David Barrett and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed with 14 in
favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 09-25-HHS: A resolution approving a weatherization
partnership agreement by and between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Oklahoma Gas and
Electric. Motion to approve Resolution #09-25-HHS was made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded
by Eva Marie Carney. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 09-26-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust acquisition
application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the (non-gaming/
ON reservation) Skelly property. Motion to approve Resolution #09-26-NR was made by
Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Paul Wesselhoft. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 09-27-R&G: A resolution enrolling 92 applicants into
the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #09-27-R&G
was made by Thom Finks and seconded by Linda Capps. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Twelfth item of business: Resolution 09-28-R&G: A resolution enrolling 8 applicants into the
membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #09-28-R&G was
made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Eva Marie Carney. The motion passed with 14 in
favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 09-29-R&G: pertains to enrollment.
Fourteenth item of business: Ordinance #09-01-R&G-0901-TS: An ordinance granting
privilege from arrest during legislative sessions to members of the Tribal Legislature. Motion to
approve Resolution 09-01-R&G-0901-TS was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Ron
Goyer. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: There being no further business before the Legislature, motion to
adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 14
in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 9:00pm.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on September 4, 2008, as approved
on the 15th day of DEC, 2008, with 15 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent
or abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Special Legislative Meeting
October 17, 2008
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett; Vice Chairman Linda Capps; Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Eva Marie
Carney, Thom Finks, Ron Goyer, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Paul
Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
First item of business: Resolution 09-30-ED&C: A resolution authorizing the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Community Development Corporation's 2009 Community Development
Financial Institutions Program grant application offered through the United States Department of
the Treasury - CDFI Fund. Motion to approve Resolution #09-30-ED&C was made by Paul
Schmidlkofer and seconded by Linda Capps. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and
0 absent or abstaining.
Second item of business: There being no further business before the Legislature, motion to
adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by D. Wayne Trousdale. The motion
passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining. The meeting adjourned at
10:20am.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on October 17, 2008, as approved on
the 15th day of DEC, 2008, with 15 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent or
abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
December 15, 2008
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Eva Marie
Carney, Thom Finks, Ron Goyer, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Paul
Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Guests: Michael Dodson, Jim Collard and Jamie Moucka.
Absent: None
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 5:50 pm.
First item of business: Minutes from the previous Legislative meeting held on September 4,
2008. Motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Lisa
Kraft. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Second item of business: Minutes from the previous Legislative meeting held on October 17,
2008. Motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by
Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution 09-31-R&G: A resolution approving the rescheduling of the
Quarterly meeting of the Legislature from Thursday, November 27, 2008 to Monday, December
15, 2008. Motion to approve Resolution #09-31-R&G was made by David Barrett and seconded
by Robert Whistler. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Fourth item of business: Resolution 09-32-R&G: A resolution enrolling 140 applicants into the
membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #09-32-R&G was
made by Linda Capps and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Fifth item of business: Resolution 09-33-JP&S: A resolution authorizing the donation of used
police vehicles to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's office and to the City of Rossville, Kansas.
Motion to approve Resolution #09-33-JP&S was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by
Linda Capps. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
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Sixth item of business: Resolution 09-34-JP&S: A resolution approving and supporting the
fiscal year 2009 Family Violence Prevention Services grant application to the United States
Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families. Motion to
approve Resolution #09-34-JP&S was made by Lisa Kraft and seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The
motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 09-35-JP&S: A resolution approving and supporting the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the Department of Justice's
fiscal year 2009 Tribal Courts Assistance (TCAP) Program. Motion to approve Resolution
#09-35-JP&S was made by David Barrett and seconded by Ron Goyer. The motion passed with
15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 09-36-JP&S-HHS: A resolution approving and supporting
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's application for funding under the fy 2009 U.S. Department of
Justice, Office on Violence Against Women Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims
of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking or Sexual Assault program. Motion to approve
Resolution #09-36-JP&S-HHS was made by Thom Finks and seconded by Paul Wesselhoft. The
motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 09-37-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust acquisition
application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the (Non-Gaming/
On Reservation) Knight 4 property. Motion to approve Resolution #09-37-NR was
made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by Linda Capps. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 09-38-R&G: pertains to enrollment.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 09-39-R&G: pertains to enrollment.
Twelfth item of business: Resolution 09-40-NR: A resolution approving and supporting the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's "Fy2009 Integrated Resource Management Plan Development
Project" application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Trust Services, and authorizing the
implementation, thereof. Motion to approve Resolution #09-40-NR was made by Linda Capps
and seconded by Robert Whistler. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or
abstaining.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 09-41-HHS: A resolution approving a Memorandum
of Understanding between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Oklahoma Department of
Veterans Affairs (ODVA). Motion to approve Resolution #09-41-HHS was made by Eva Marie
Carney and seconded by Paul Wesselhoft. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0
absent or abstaining.
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Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 09-42-HHS: A resolution approving the refinance of
the HUD 184 Loan funds for the construction of the Rossville Elder Living complex and
authorizing the Vice Chairman to sign the closing loan documents. Motion to approve
Resolution #09-42-HHS was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Robert Whistler. The
motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: Ordinance 09-02-R&G-0902-T4: An ordinance amending the
Election Ordinance of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Ordinance #09-02-
R&G-0902-T4, as amended, was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Bobbi Bowden.
The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Sixteenth item of business: Resolution 09-43-App: A resolution requesting release of all
current and future funds held by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of the Special Trustee for
American Indians on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution
#09-43-App was made by Ron Goyer and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with
15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining.
Seventeenth item of business: General discussion of how to proceed with dis-enrollment of
those individuals found to have dual enrollment in another tribe in addition to enrollment in the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation. It was unanimously decided to send certified letters of notification to
the last known address. If no response, and after all efforts to receive confirmation of dual
enrollment from the other Tribe have been exhausted, notification of scheduled in-voluntary
relinquishment proceedings by the Nation via certified mail will be sent to the last known
address. An involuntary relinquishment resolution will be drafted for presentation at the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the Legislature after the notification is sent.
Eighteenth item of business: There being no further business before the Legislature, motion to
adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed
with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 absent or abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 9:00pm.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on December 15, 2008, as approved
on the 25th day of February, 2009, with 15 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent
or abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer