1968 Business Committee Meeting Minutes
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Description1968 Business Committee Meeting MinutesFebruary 5 - Quarterly Business Meeting
February 19 - Special Business Meeting
March 4 - Special Business Meeting
April 15 - Quarterly Business Meeting
May 13 - Special Business Meeting
June 24 - Special Business Meeting
June 29 - Annual Council Meeting
September 16 - Quarterly Business Meeting
September 28 - Special Council Meeting
October 28 - Quarterly Business Meeting
December 9 - Special Business Meeting
Finding AidCITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE AGENCY
February 5, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A.B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Sec. & Treas., Bernard Heer
Councilman, Mary Alice Pecore
Guests
John E. Taylor, Superintendent
Reed George, Plant Management, Anadarko
A quorum of members present the quarterly business committee meeting was called to
order at 7:45 P.M. in the home of the Chairman, south of Shawee. Minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved.
[illegible] in the amount of $5.25 to Helean Plumbing and Heating was approved.
Reed George went over the changes, improvements and repairs that the plant
management recommended for improving and repairing the Community House, he also
exhibited the plans drawn for the recommendations. Discussed also was the cost
[illegible] oving the comnunity house across the road and onto the other piece of land,
[illegible] he cost of building a new community house. It was decided to check the
[illegible]t of building a new community house.
Mr. Pecore and Mr. Madole gave a report on the Public Health Meeting held in
Oklahoma City.
The matter of those persons who enrolled after October 15, 1959, but who never
[illegible] ished affidavits, as requested by the business committee, saying that they
[illegible] not adopted was discussed. Deputy Assistant Commssioner Finale's letter
[illegible] November 17, 1967, concerning the subject was discussedl Also, the letter of
October 26, 1966 from Assistant Secretary of the Interior Anderson concerning the
N avarre family. The situations referred to in these two letters are similar.
It was pointed out that there is apparent conflict in the intent of the letters.
In Mr. Anderson's letter the Tribe was upheld in removing the names of Keith
Navarre, Nina Marie Navarre, Joyce Marie Navarre Brennan, Paul Gregory Brennan,
Colleen Marie Brennan, Lisa Ann Brennan, and Francis Joseph Brennan from the roll
because Kieth Navarre and Joyce Marie Navarre B rennan could not provide evidence
that they were not adopted. Their situation was similar to that of those persons
who are referred to in resolution Pott-67-8. (It was pointed out that there are
43 persons in this situation and that the 21 referred to in the resolution was only
an estimate made at the time.)
Further discussion centered around Mr. Finale's letter. Mr. Finale states that
"the band cannot reject applications for enrollment or exclude persons from
sharing in the recent distribution if they meet the requirements for membership
established by the constitution or amendments thereto merely because affidavits
were not furnished.". That is the whole problem. The business committee cannot
determine if they meet the requirements without an affidavit to the effect that
they are not adopted. Birth certificates do not indicate whether or not they are
adopted.
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After the foregoing discussion a motion was made by Bernard Heer, and second by
Ennis Madole, that the business committee would consent to place the names of
these individuals in suspension until such time as they furnished the affidavits
and upon receipt of the affidavit they would be paid. The motion carried with
4 voting for and none against.
The secretary pointed out that some of these people had recently furnished the
affidavits and that these were enrolled under resolution Pott-68-4. The
secretary was instructed to identify these people and to take the necessary action
to pay them in conformance with the above motion. In addition the secretary is to
identify the rest of those who did not submit affidavits and write them a certified
letter pointing out that when they furnish the affidavit they will get paid.
The withdrawing of the interest, from the 10% set aside for programing, in the
United States Treasury to the credit of the band and placing it in local
depositories to draw interest was discussed. It was decided to table this for
further study.
Motion was made by Bernard Heer, second by Ennis Madole, that Resolution Pott-68-5,
pertaining to members enrolling with the Tribe, be accepted. Motion passed with
4 voting for and none against.
The name of Mrs. Nora (Williams) O'Bennick was presented again for enrollment with
further proof of her eligibility. Motion was made by Bernard Heer, second by Mary
Alice Pecore that Nora (Williams) O'Bennick be enrolled and paid her share from the
1967 per capita distribution. Motion passed with 4 voting for and none against.
Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE AGENCY
February 19, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A.B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Sec. & Treas., Bernard Heer
Councilman, Billy Jim Burch
Councilman, Mary Alice Pecore
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order at 7:45 PM. by the
Chairman in his home south of Shawnee. The meeting was called to select a site
on which to build a new community house. Minustes of the last meeting were dispensed.
The plans and recommendations of the plant management were reviewed and discussed.
After discussion of the amount of money that it would cost to repair and modernize
the old community house it was decided that it would cost almost as much to repair
the old community house as it would to build a new community house.
Billy Jim Burch made the motion to reject the plans submitted for remodeling and
repairing the old community house. Second by Ennis Madole. Motion carried with
5 voting for and none against.
There was a great deal of discussion about going ahead and building a new community
house so it would be ready for use by the June Council Meeting. Mr. Heer objected
to going ahead because he felt that the question should go before the Council for
their vote.
Motion was made by Ennis Madole, second by Mary Alice Pecore, whether to go ahead
and build a new community house, or not to go ahead and build a new community house.
With 4 voting to go ahead and build, and 1 voting not to go ahead, by Bernard
Heer, unless Council so decides, the motion carried.
Bernard Heer made the motion to limit the amount to be spent on building a new
community house, including heating, air conditioning and everything. Motion was
second by Billy Jim Burch. The motion carried with 4 voting for and 1 against,
by Bernard Heer, unless Council so decides.
It was discussed as to the size the building should be and materials to use in the
building, Ennis Madole made a motion to ask the Anadarko Office Plant Management to
assist in drawing up the plans for a 30X50 foot building, and to supervise and
inspect the building. The motion was second by Billy Jim Burch. The motion carried
with 4 voting for and 1 against, by Bernard Heer, unless Council so decides.
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After discussion as to where would be the best site to locate the new building,
Billy Jim Burch made the motion, second by Mary Alice Pecore, to ask the
Anadarko Office to help select the best location, or site, to locate the new
building on. Motion carried with 4 voting for and 1 against, by Bernard
Heer unless Council so decides.
After discussion as to what it would cost to build and furnish a new community
house, Ennis Madole made the motion that a Resolution be written requesting
that $15000.00 be brought down from the United States Treasury to build and
furnish a new community house. Motion was second by Billy Jim Burch. The
motion carried with 4 voting for, and 1 against, by Bernard Heer, unless
Council so decides. (It was later learned that this resolution could not
be written without the consent of the Council.)
Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE AGENCY
March 4, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A.B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Councilman, Billy Jim Burch
Councilman, Mary Alice Pecore
Guest
John E. Taylor, Superintendent
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order at 8:00 PI.M., in
the home of the Chairman, south of Shawnee. The meeting was called to examine
floor plans of community houses.
After discussion on the Public Health Service Hospital to be built, Mr. Madole
made the motion, second by Mary Alice Pecore, that a resolution be drawn
requesting that the hospital be located within this area. Motion passed with
4 voting for and none against.
The floor plans of three community houses, brought by Mr. Taylor, were examined
and discussed. A sketch was made for the community house floor plan. Billy Jim
Burch made the motion, second by Mary Alice Pecore, that the sketch be sent to
Plant Management, by Mr. Taylor, for any suggestions or recommendations that they
might have to offer. Motion passed with 4 voting for and none against.
Ennis Madole made the motion, second by Billy Jim Burch, that the per diem checks
for the meeting be mailed. Motion passed with 4 voting for and none against.
Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE AGENCY
April 15, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A. B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Sec. & Treas., Bernard Heer
Councilman, Mary A. Pecore
Absent
Billy Jim Burch
Guests
John E. Taylor, Superintendent
John Siler, Area Plant
Management Officer
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. in the
home of the Chairman, south of Shawnee.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A letter from Representative
Tom Steed was read by the secretary. The letter was in answer to resolution
Pott-68-7, requesting the establishment of an Indian Hospital in this vicinity.
Resolution Pott-68-8, enrollment of members on the Tribal Roll, was presented
and approved. Motion was made by Bernard Heer, and second by Ennis Madole.
Motion carried with 4 voting for, and none against.
Mr. Taylor presented to the committee proof for the correction of blood degree
for John Whitehead. Motion was made by Bernard Heer that the degree of John
Whitehead be corrected. Motion second by Ennis Madole. The motion passed with
4 voting for, and none against.
Mr. Siler and the committee discussed materials to be used, prices of materials
and sizes of rooms for the proposed Community House.
The Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE AGENCY
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
May 13, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A. B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Sec. & Treas., Bernard Heer
Councilman, Billy Jim Burch
Councilman, Mary Alice Pecore
Guests
John Siler, Area Plant Management Office
John E. Taylor, Superintendent
Joe Walker, Shawnee Agency
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. in the
home of the Chairman, south of Shawnee.
There was general discussion of floor plans for the Community House and the
decision was made to use a 34 X 58 floor plan, which would handle approximately
110 people. Motion was made by Billy Jim Burch, second by Bernard Heer, that
the large meeting room would have no windows. Motion carried. In order to
hold the cost down it was decided to eleminate the stage and one storage room
from the plans, to use slab floors with vinyl covering.
Mr. Siler will have ready for the council meeting a floor plan, elevation plan,
and cost estimate.
The Annual Council Meeting will be held the 29th of June at 1:30 P.M.
It was decided to ask Council what they wanted to do with the Programming money
and to have a committee elected, composed of 3 or 5 people, to investigate as to
how best to use the programming funds. The business committee will meet again
the 24th of June to prepare a list of several names to be presented to council
for the committee members.
The budget for fiscal year 1968-1969 was drawn. Mr. Madole made the motion for
approval of the budget, second by Mr. Burch. Motion carried with 5 voting for
and None against. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE AGENCY
June 24, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A. B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Sec. & Treas., Bernard Heer
Councilman, Mary Alice Pecore
Absent
Councilman, Billy Jim Burch
Guest
Luther Wammack, Acting Superintenden
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order at 8 P.M. in the home
of the Chairman, south of Shawnee.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
A letter from John Taylor, Superintendent was read, in which he advised that an
Agency Advisory Committee was being formed and that two representatives for the
Tribe be appointed. Mr. Pecore appointed himself and Bernard Heer to be on the
Committee.
Mr. Pecore advised the committee that Joe Robinson had reported to him that an
Education Program would be held in Norman the 24, 25, and 26th of July.
Resolution Pott-68-11, pertaining to enrollment, was presented. Mr. Heer made the
motion, seconded by Ennis Madole, that the resolution be accepted. The motion
carried with 4 voting for and none against.
Names for a committee to be formed for the programming funds money was asked for.
Mr. Heer presented several names. No decision was reached as to what names would
be presented at the Council for the committee.
Financial reports for fiscal years 1966-67, and 1967-1968, prepared by Robinson
and McGehee, were presented to the committee for their approval. The reports were
approved and the secretary ordered to have 100 copies made to distribute to members
of the June Council Meeting.
The order of business for the June Council Meeting was discussed.
The meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE AGENCY
ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING
June 29, 1968
MINUTES
The Annual Council Meeting was called to order at 1:20 P.M., by the
Chairman in the Potawatomi Community House, south of Shawnee, there being
125 members present.
Mr. Robert Seikel, Social Security Officer, gave a talk on social security
and the benefits available under medicare.
Dr. Huskison, Indian Public Health Service, gave a talk on some of the
new rulings and services abailable at the Shawnee Indian Clinic. The new
hours effective beginning July 8, are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 A.M.
til 4:30 P.M., Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 noon, til 8:00 P.M..
A motion was made by Priscilla Sherrard and seconded by Bessie Ridenhour
that one nurse, one assistant laboratory technician, and one office girl be
hired at the clinic. The motion carried. Resolution Pott-68-12.
Mr. Pecore introduced the members of the business committee and Mr. John
Taylor, Superintendent; Joe Walker, Program Officers from the Shawnee Agency,
and Bernhard Richert, Assistant Area Tribal Operations Officer from the
Anadarko Area Office. Mr. Taylor distributed among the members a list of
names of people for whom the Tribe still does not have a mailing address.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The financial report
for fiscal years 1966-1967 and 1967-1968 were read by the treasurer and
copies of the report distributed among the members.
There was a great deal of discussion about selling the land, and dissatisfaction
about the amount of money that had been spent on bull dozing on the land.
Juanita Clifford made a motion to sell the land and houses, seconded by
Charles Tade. With 25 voting for and 40 voting against, the motion did not pass.
Elva Wall made a motion that the vote on the previous motion be taken by
written ballot from the entire membership. Motion seconded by Priscilla
Sherrard. With 8 voting for, and 30 against, the motion did not pass.
Billy Jim Burch gave the report on the Community House. The cost to repair
and modernize the present Community House would be $6,500.00. The cost to
build a new Community House would be $20,000.00. Mrs. Mae Fairchild made the mo
motion to let the present Community House set as it is, not to repair, and to
leave the land as it is. Motion seconded by Grace Vietenheimer. With 55 voting
for, and 1 against, the motion passed.
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Motion was made by Priscilla Sherrard to build a new Community House,
seconded by Thelma Shadden. With 7 voting for, and 40 against, the motion
did not pass.
A motion was made by Juanita Clifford, seconded by Mary Lou Flynn, that
money be used from the treasury to rent a place in town for the Council
Meetings. With 50 voting for, and 4 voting against, the motion passed.
Charles Tade made a motion that all the principal and interest from the
10. per cent set aside from Docket 71-A that is being held in Washington,
stay in Washington, and be paid out per capita with the next claim payment.
Juanita Clifford seconded the motion. With 52 voting for, and 2 against,
the motion passed. Resolution Pott-68-13.
Mr. Pecore ask if they didn't want to bring the $41,000.00 interest down
here and put in a local bank. Voting for 26, and against 10. Bess Ridenhour
said she seconded the motion made by Priscella Sherrard, nowever, the legality
of the motion was questioned by members. The motion contradicts the previous
approved motion.
Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE AGENCY
QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
September 16, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A.B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Sec. & Treas., Bernard Heer
Councilman, Billy Jim Burch
Councilman, Mary Alice Pecore
Guest
Joe Walker, Reservation Program Officer
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
the Chairman in his home south of Shawnee. Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Motion was made by Bernard Heer, and second by Ennis Madole that the following
bills be paid. Motion carried with 5 voting for and none against.
McGehee and Robertson in the amount of $125.00 for making the financial statements
for fiscal years 1967 and 1968.
Squirrel Creek Watershed in the amount of $110.00 for pro rated share of legal
fees.
Jerry Casey Insurance in the amounts of $40.00 and $29.00 for landlord liability
insurance.
John Goode in the amount of $300.00 retainer fee and expense for trip to Kansas.
After discussion a motion was made by Bernard Heer and second by Mary Alice
Pecore that the names of Marya M. (Roberts) Ferguson and Clara (Kennedy) Neal,
daughter and mother of Thelma L. (Neal) Roberts, be placed in spension until
the check for Thelma L. (Neal) Roberts in the amount of $205.86 is returned to
Tribe. Thelma L. (Neal) Roberts 67-7373, deceased September 4, 1961 and was
not eligible to be on the 1967 per capita payment voucher. The motion passed
with 5 voting for and none against.
The names of Mitchelle Dee Whistler and Kimberly Elizabeth Whistler were discussed
and placed in suspension until the agency gets a reply to our memo.
A motion was made by Bernard Heer and second by Billy Jim Burch that secretarial
assistance be hired. Motion passed.
The secretary is to send out notices and place a notice in the newspaper that
there will be a Special Council Meeting held the 28th of September, 1968 for the
Tribal Attorney to make his annual repart and renew his contract.
A letter was read from Louis L. Rochmes advising the committee that a final
judgment had been given in Docket-96.
Billy Jim Burch suggested that the grievance committee be invited to attend
the meeting with the tribal attorney the night before his report to the Council
Meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE AGENCY
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
September 28, 1968
MINUTES
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order at 1:30 P.M.
by the Chairman in St. Benedict's School Auditorium in Shawnee. Minutes
of the last meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Pecore introduced the committee members and guests; John Taylor,
Superintendent, Joe Walker, Reservation Program Officer, and Bernhard Richert,
Assistant Area Tribal Operations Officer from Anadarko Area Office.
Mr. Pecore announced that a representative of the Rural Sanitation Program
was at the meeting and would be glad to talk to any one interested in the
program.
After discussion the motion was made by Priscella Sherrard and second by
Mrs. May Fairchild that the attorney's contract be renewed. Motion carried,
with 42 voting for and 24 against. Resolution Pott-69-1.
Louis L. Rochmes, the Tribal Claims Attorney was introduced and gave his
annual report. He told the people that a final judgment had been given on
the Oklahoma claim. Mr. Rochmes spoke on the history of the Oklahoma
reservation claim, and spoke briefly on one or two other claims and answered
a number of questions asked by the members.
Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE AGENCY
QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
October 28, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A.B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Sec. & Treas., Bernard Heer
Councilman, Billy Jim Burch
Councilman, Mary Alice Pecore
Guest
Superintendent, John Taylor
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the
Chairman in his home south of Shawnee. Minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
A letter was read from Commissioner Robert L. Bennett in which he approves Resolution
Pott-68-13, the portion of judgment fund Docket 71-A which was reserved for
programing purposes to be distributed per capita with the next judgment awarded to
the Tribe.
After discussion the Tribal Commnunity Health Representatives Program, Billy Jim
Burch made the motion to make application for the program. Motion second by Mary
Alice Pecore. The motion passed with 5 voting for and none against. It was agreed
to apply for the standard set by the program for the number of representatives.
Motion was made by Mary Alice Pecore, second by Bernard Heer, that the resolution
for the establishment of a new hospital for the Indian people of Central Oklahoma
be accepted. Motion passed with 5 voting for and none against. Resolution Pott-69-2.
Mr. Pecore presented a membership contract from the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce for
the Tribe to become a member. After discussion, Ennis Madole made the motion to
accept the membership contract, second by Billy Jim Burch. Motion passed with 5
voting for and none against.
Mr. Pecore presented a bill of $50.00 to pay three people at regular per diem for
attending outside meetings. After a great deal of discussion, Billy Jim Burch
made the motion to pay the bill, second by Bernard Heer. Motion passed with 5 v
voting for and none against. With further discussion on the subject of the Chairman
attending outside meetings and requestion payment for attending Mr. Heer made
the motion that in the future the Chairman contact and get the approval of at least
3 committeemen before he attends a meeting for which he expects to get paid.
Motion second by Billy Jim Burch. Motion passed with 3 voting for and 2 against.
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October 28, 1968
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Mr. Taylor advised the committee they can not pay the local attorney the
$300.00 justly due him the committee hired in 1965 to make a trip to Kansas
and check on the law suit that was holding up the Citizen Band's share of
Docket 71-A when the committee could not get any information from the Agency
or Area Office about the law suit.
Motion was made by Bernard Heer, second by Billy Jim Burch, that the children
of Mary B. (Frigon) Whistler be notified that the typographical error in her
degree on the 1937 Citizen Band roll is being corrected. The Agency records
and information in her sister's allotment file (Luceana (Frigon) Rolett) show
her to be 1/8 degree Citizen Potawatomi. Motion passed with 3 voting for and
none voting against.
Motion to adjourn was made by Billy Jim Burch.
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE AGENCY
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
December 9, 1968
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, A.B. Pecore
V-Chairman, Ennis Madole
Sec.&Treas., Bernard Heer
Councilman, Billy Jim Burch
Councilman, Mary Alice Pecore
Guest
Joe Walker, Reservation Program Officer
A quorum of members present the special meeting was called to order at 7:30
P.M. in the home of the Chairman, south of Shawnee. Minutes of the last
meeting were dispensed with.
Bills in the following amounts were presented and motion made by Mary Alice
Pecore, second by Bernard Heer, that the bills be approved. Motion carried
with 5 voting for and none against. Helean Plumbing & Heating - $108.25,
Dawson Lumber Company - $28.69, Margaret Newell, County Treasurer - $807.85,
Farmers Mutual Ins. - $48.00, Helean Plumbing & Heating - $15.00.
A list of names for enrollment was presented and motion was made by Bernard
Heer, second by Mary Alice Pecore, that the list be accepted for enrollment.
Motion carried with 5 voting for and none against. Resolution Pott-69-3.
Mr. Pecore presented a bill for $50.00 for two people attending the health
meeting held in Oklahoma City. Motion made by Ennis Madole, second by Billy
Jim Burch, that the bill be paid. Motion carried, with 5 voting for and none
against.
Bernard Heer made a motion, second by Ennis Madole, to accept the Curley
correction in blood degree recommended by the Washington office. Motion
carried with 5 voting for and none against.
Mr. Pecore passed among the members a letter from the claims attorney, Louis
L. Rochmes, in which he advises the committee that the government did not
appeal the decision in Docket 96, and that the claim could proceed for appropriation.
Motion was made by Bernard Heer, second by Mary Alice Pecore, that
Mr. Steed be ask to present the appropriation bill and distribution bill, with
$25,000.00 set aside for business committee operating expense for the next
5 years. Motion carried, with 5 voting for and none against.
Bernard Heer made a motion, second by Ennis Madole, that the roll be closed as
of January 1st, 1969, for the distribution of Docket 96, and that $25,000.00
be set aside for business committee operating expense for the next 5 years.
(Later advised by Superintendent that it would be best to get passage of appropriation
bill before presenting distribution bill and closing of roll. That
January lst,1969 might be premature date, and would be wiser to present distribution
bill later and possibly include closing date of roll in the distribution
bill.) The above motion carried, with 5 voting for and none against.
Meeting adjourned.
Bernard Heer, Tribal Secretary