2003 Business Committee Resolutions
Author/Creator
Citizen Band Potawatomi
Date2003
MediumEmbossed copy/certificate paper
ClassificationsArchive
Object numberBC.BCR.2003
Description2003 BUSINESS COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONSRESOLUTION #03-01 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT APPLICATION ENTITLED "CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY AND CAPABILITIES" FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
RESOLUTION #03-02 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "CENTER-BASED, VOUCHER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CHILD
CARE SERVICES" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THROUGH THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS 477 PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #03-03 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THE "FIRELAKE WELLNESS CENTER"
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 TRIBAL
MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.
RESOLUTION #03-04 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "DEL RANCHO RESTAURANT PROJECT" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT-ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS OFFERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.
RESOLUTION #03-05 - A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION 01-46.
RESOLUTION #03-06 - A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION 01-45.
RESOLUTION #03-07 - A RESOLUTION TO COMPENSATE TRIBAL EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS.
RESOLUTION #03-08 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE REGIONAL COUNCILS OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE TRIBAL CONSTITUTION AS A PERMANENT PART OF THE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-09 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION SHOULD HAVE SEPARATE LEGISLATIVE,
EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL BRANCHES WITH CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR THE AUTHORITIES OF EACH BRANCH.
RESOLUTION #03-10 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT TRIBAL MEMBERS LIVING OUTSIDE OF POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA AND ITS CONTIGUOUS
COUNTIES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO RUN FOR TRIBAL OFFICE.
RESOLUTION #03-11 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE ENTERPRISE PROFITS ACCOUNT FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION ENTERPRISES THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002.
RESOLUTION #03-12 - A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION POTT # 87-39.
RESOLUTION #03-13 - A RESOLUTION CREATING THE OFFICE OF TRIBAL PROSECUTOR, AND NAMING THE TRIBAL LEGAL COUNSEL AS ATTORNEY GENERAL.
RESOLUTION #03-14 - A RESOLUTION OPENING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BURIAL INSURANCE FUND TO ALL ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002.
RESOLUTION #03-15 - A RESOLUTION NAMING DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE VOTING OF SHARES OF
STOCK TO ELECT THEM AT A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.
RESOLUTION #03-16 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING FORMATION OF A CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM COMMITTEE.
RESOLUTION #03-17 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. BALES SALVAGE) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING
CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR. AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE
TROUSDALE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST.
RESOLUTION #03-18 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION GENERAL COUNSEL TO INTERVENE AS A PARTY OR AS AN AMICUS IN THE INTERIOR BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS CASES 4317-2001 AND 4318-2001.
RESOLUTION #03-19 - A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT JERNDA LAWRENCE AS THE VICE PRESIDENT OF CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, INCORPORATED (CPNI).
RESOLUTION #03-20 - A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SIGNATORY AUTHORITY FOR BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FORM 4432.
RESOLUTION #03-21 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 "HEALTHY
VISION 2010 - COMMUNITY AWARDS" GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH
THE NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE.
RESOLUTION #03-22 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 2002 15 PASSENGER VAN FOR THE TITLE VI NATIVE AMERICAN CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ON AGING.
RESOLUTION #03-23 - A RESOLUTION TO SELL DAMAGED CORN CROP AS SILAGE TO BLC ANGUS RANCH OWNED BY JOHN BARRETT, TRIBAL CHAIRMAN.
RESOLUTION #03-24 - A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2002 TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2002.
RESOLUTION #03-25 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S COMBINED FY 2002, FY 2003, FY 2004, FY 2005, AND FY 2006 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) AND SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
RESOLUTION #03-26 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE COMPACT AND ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT INCLUDING AN INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS (IRR) ADDENDUM TO THE COMPACT TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO EFFECTIVELY PLAN AND
DELIVER DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FUNDED SERVICES.
RESOLUTION #03-27 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 2003 29 PASSENGER BUS FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
RESOLUTION #03-28 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CRITICAL MASS MEDIA FOR
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-29 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT FOR DEBT SERVICE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION ENTERPRISES THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002, AND TO CLARIFY PREVIOUS LANGUAGE REFERENCED IN RESOLUTION 03-11 REGARDING THE INCOME ACCOUNT WHICH WAS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ENTERPRISE
PROFITS ACCOUNT.
RESOLUTION #03-30 - A RESOLUTION TO SPONSOR THE 401(K) AS THE ONLY RETIREMENT PLAN OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND TO TERMINATE ALL OTHER EXISTING PROFIT SHARING AND TAX DEFERRED RETIREMENT PLANS
INCLUDING THE 403(B).
RESOLUTION #03-31 -
RESOLUTION #03-32 - A RESOLUTION DENYING THE REQUEST OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO PLACE LANDS IN TRUST WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO BUILD A GAMING CASINO.
RESOLUTION# 03-33 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE "CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S FY 2003 DIABETES GRANT - YEAR 6" PROPOSAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS FOR INDIAN TRIBES.
RESOLUTION #03-34 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR A PARKING LOT AND ENTRANCE ROAD DESIGN UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND SUBMITTAL OF A PROPOSAL FOR A DESIGN PROJECT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 93-638 FOR THE REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING OF REQUIRED SURVEY(S) DESIGN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S WELLNESS CENTER PARKING LOT AND ENTRANCE ROAD.
RESOLUTION #03-35 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE EMERGENCY TRIBAL ASSISTANCE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TRIBAL MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DUE TO
EMERGENCY CRISIS SITUATIONS.
RESOLUTION #03-36 - A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 102-477 REGARDING CONSOLIDATION OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EDUCATION SERVICES.
RESOLUTION #03-37 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-38 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-39 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-40 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-41 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-42 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-43 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-44 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-45 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-46 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-47 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-48 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-49 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-50 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-51 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE 2003 MINI VANS.
RESOLUTION #03-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONSULTING FIRM OF TURNER - HILL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RESOLUTION #03-53 - A RESOLUTION TO BUILD FIRELAKE FUN CENTER AND REMODEL THE FORMER FIRELAKE BOWLING LANES SPACE FOR GAMING.
RESOLUTION #03-54 - A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT THE ELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE 2003 ELECTIONS.
RESOLUTION #03-55 - AN AMENDMENT FOR AND APPROVAL OF THE 2003 ELECTION ORDINANCE.
RESOLUTION #03-56 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE COMPACT AND ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT TO ENHANCE
THE ABILITY OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO EFFECTIVELY PLAN AND DELIVER FUNDED SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
RESOLUTION #03-57 - A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF FIRELAKE RESTAURANT, AN ENTERPRISE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-58 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF THE $1,000 BURIAL BENEFIT FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLMENT WITH THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION FOR A PERIOD WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THEIR LIVE BIRTH IN THE EVENT OF DEATH AND BURIAL.
RESOLUTION #03-59 - VOID
RESOLUTION #03-60 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. THE HATLEY HOME) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING
CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE
TROUSDALE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST.
RESOLUTION #03-61 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. SHARP) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE TROUSDALE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST.
RESOLUTION #03-62 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. TAYLOR) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE TROUSDALE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST.
RESOLUTION #03-63 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. TOPEKA REGIONAL CENTER) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE TROUSDALE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST.
RESOLUTION #03-64 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 02-84 AND AMENDING THE CHARTER FOR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATE SUBSIDIARY OF CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION INCORPORATED, "FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL FINANCE," AMENDING THE PURPOSES TO BE FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
RESOLUTION #03-65 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 02-85 AND AMENDING THE CHARTER FOR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATE SUBSIDIARY OF CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION INCORPORATED, "FIRST NATIONAL VENTURE CAPITAL," AMENDING THE PURPOSES TO BE FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
RESOLUTION #03-66 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-67 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT (IHBG) SELF-MONITORING POLICY FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-68 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL FIRM OF SIKES ABERNATHIE ARCHITECTS, P.C., FOR SIKES ABERNATHIE TO DEVELOP MASTER PLANNING / PROGRAMMING AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE MURRAY HILL CENTER PROJECT.
RESOLUTION #03-69 - A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION POTT # 93-47.
RESOLUTION #03-70 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 03-34 TO AUTHORIZE A ROAD DESIGN CONTRACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF P.L. 93-638 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES: WELLNESS CENTER PARKING LOT, A ROAD TO ACCESS THE NEW CHILD CARE CENTER, A ROAD TO SERVICE THE HERITAGE CENTER/VISITORS CENTER COMPLEX AND DESIGN OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION VISITORS CENTER.
RESOLUTION #03-71 - A RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE THE ATTORNEY CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL MINNIS AND ASSOCIATES AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH JON PAPPAS.
RESOLUTION #03-72 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION ENTERPRISES TO BE ALLOCATED FROM THE
ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT ON A QUARTERLY BASIS.
RESOLUTION #03-73 - A RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF TRIBAL LEGAL AID.
RESOLUTION #03-74 - A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ANY REFERENCE MADE TO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA IN ANY EXISTING CODES, STATUTES, ORDINANCES, OR PROCEDURES BE HERE AND FOREVER
CHANGED TO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-75 - A RESOLUTION NAMING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST TO SERVE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL FINANCE, HEREBY REPLACING THE INCORPORATORS
AND EXITING INTERIM BOARD.
RESOLUTION #03-76 - A RESOLUTION NAMING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST TO SERVE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL VENTURE CAPITAL, HEREBY REPLACING THE INCORPORATORS
AND EXITING INTERIM BOARD.
RESOLUTION #03-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PRELIMINARY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT IN TOPEKA KANSAS IN SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL CENTER.
RESOLUTION #03-78 - A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE SAC AND FOX NATION THE AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE FY 2003 FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TRIBAL JURISDICTION.
RESOLUTION #03-79 - A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING FROM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2002 TO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2002.
RESOLUTION #03-80 -
RESOLUTION #03-81 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD MEMBERS.
RESOLUTION #03-82 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ELECTED OFFICIALS CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR. AND SUPREME COURT JUSTICE G. WILLIAM RICE TO REPRESENT THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND IN WORKING WITH THE DRAFT DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
RESOLUTION #03-83 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS ON THE FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS AND BOWLING CENTER LOANS.
RESOLUTION #03-84 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGETS.
RESOLUTION #03-85 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASED MATCHING FUNDS, IF NECESSARY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTER; ICDBG PROJECT B-00-SR-40-2438.
RESOLUTION #03-86 - A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THAT THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION WILL COVER ANY AND ALL COST OVERRUNS IN THE COMPLETION OF THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER; ICDBG PROJECT B-00-SR-40-2438.
RESOLUTION #03-87 - A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 01-40 TO CHANGE THE FLOODPLAIN BOARD MEETING DATE FROM "AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH" TO "AT LEAST ONCE A QUARTER".
RESOLUTION #03-88 - A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 03-81 REGARDING THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT BOARD MEMBERS.
RESOLUTION #03-89 - A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS DRAFT DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DEVELOPED BY THE WORKING GROUP ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS.
RESOLUTION #03-90 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELOCATION AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1450-AM KGFF RADIO STATION.
RESOLUTION #03-91 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-92 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-93 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-94 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-95 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-96 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-97 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-98 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-99 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-100 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-101 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-102 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-103 - A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE NATION'S LEVERAGE FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "NUTRITION AND WELLNESS CENTER" FUNDED UNDER THE FY 1999 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (CONSTRUCTION COSTS).
RESOLUTION #03-104 - A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE NATION'S LEVERAGE FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "NUTRITION AND WELLNESS CENTER" FUNDED UNDER THE FY 1999 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (PARKING LOT).
RESOLUTION #03-105 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
RESOLUTION #03-106 - A CONTINUATION OF RESOLUTION 03-11 AUTHORIZING
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION ENTERPRISES UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE 2003 ENTERPRISE BUDGETS.
RESOLUTION #03-107 -
RESOLUTION #03-108 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR NATIVE AMERICANS (ANA) FOR A TRIBAL GOVERNANCE GRANT ENCOMPASSING THE DEVELOPMENT AND
RATIFICATION OF A NEW TRIBAL CONSTITUTION.
RESOLUTION #03-109 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SACRED HEART MISSION MASTER PRESERVATION PLAN PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED IN INVITATION TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S FISCAL YEAR 2003 HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND GRANT TO INDIAN TRIBES.
RESOLUTION #03-110 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S SUBMITTAL OF "THE BOURBONNAIS LOG HOUSE REVITALIZATION
PROJECT: REPAIRING AND PRESERVING A TRIBALLY OWNED NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY" PROPOSAL IN INVITATION TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S FISCAL YEAR 2003 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT TO INDIAN TRIBES.
RESOLUTION #03-111 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIAN WOMEN PLANNING GRANT" OFFERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS.
RESOLUTION #03-112 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN ABSTINENCE EDUCATION COALITION IMPLEMENTATION GRANT" IN ANSWER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE'S FY 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-113 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT TO THE HEADQUARTERS ACCOUNT
FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION HEADQUARTERS.
RESOLUTION #03-114 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF FIRELAKE RESTAURANT.
RESOLUTION #03-115 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK EFFECTIVE 01/02/2003.
RESOLUTION #03-116 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE-LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A KOMATSU PC200LC-6LE EXCAVATOR (TRACKHOE) FROM KIRBY-SMITH MACHINERY, INC. OF OKLAHOMA. CITY.
RESOLUTION #03-117 - A RESOLUTION TO LEASE THE "J.C. PENNY" BUILDING AT MAIN AND UNION IN SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE.
RESOLUTION #03-118 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION ABSTINENCE EDUCATION IMPLEMENTATION GRANT" IN ANSWER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE'S FY 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-119 - A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE APPOINTMENT OF ROSS SWIMMER FOR SPECIAL TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN INDIANS TO HEAD THE UNITED STATES INTERIOR DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS TO REFORM THE AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND SYSTEM.
RESOLUTION #03-120 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-121 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-122 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONSULTING CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS AND JOHN RUNYAN OF JSR&R, INC. FOR CONSULTING ON FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS.
RESOLUTION #03-123 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL TRIBAL AIR ASSOCIATION.
RESOLUTION #03-124 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO AUTHORIZE CONTINUING PAYMENTS FOR VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AND OBLIGATIONS.
RESOLUTION #03-125 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-126 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-127 - A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ANGELA RENEE RILEY AND GLENN DALE CARTER TO THE TRIBAL SUPREME COURT.
RESOLUTION #03-128 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "NATIVE AMERICAN SKATEPARK PROJECT" OFFERED BY THE TONY HAWK FOUNDATION.
RESOLUTION #03-129 - A RESOLUTION ADVOCATING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S PARTICIPATION IN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES.
RESOLUTION #03-130 - A RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT TO LEASE THE TRAILER SUPPLY CENTER TO BELSHE INDUSTRIES, INC. LOCATED ON THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION PROPERTY AT I-40.
RESOLUTION #03-131 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-132 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-133 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-134 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-135 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-136 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-137 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE RELINQUISHMENT
RESOLUTION #03-138 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION.
RESOLUTION #03-139 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADDITION OF NEW ROAD MILES TO THE NATION'S EXISTING INDIAN RESERVATION ROAD INVENTORY AND SUBMITTAL OF THE INVENTORY TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
RESOLUTION #03-140 - A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF GAMING MACHINES AND THE LEASE OF GAMING SOFTWARE FOR FIRELAKE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.
RESOLUTION #03-141 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING STEVE DEGRAFFENREID AS GAMING COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-142 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-143 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-144 - A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH PRICES FOR COPIES OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TRIBAL CODES.
RESOLUTION #03-145 - A RESOLUTION REQUESING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. WILLOUGHBY) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE TROUSDALE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST.
RESOLUTION #03-146 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "LOCAL EMPHASIS AREA" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES
PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #03-147 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $98,800 FROM GENERAL ACCOUNT FOR THE 2003 FAMILY REUNION FESTIVAL
ACTIVITIES BUDGET.
RESOLUTION #03-148 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING P.A.D.D., INC. OF OKLAHOMA CITY TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 SQUARE FEET OF CONCRETE
PAVING FOR COMPLETION AND UPGRADE OF THE PARKING LOT AT THE FIRELAKE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.
RESOLUTION #03-149 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT TO FIRELAKE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF GAMING MACHINES AND THE LEASE OF GAMING SOFTWARE.
RESOLUTION #03-150 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-151 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-152 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-153 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE JAMES AND ALINE SKELLY PROPERTY.
RESOLUTION #03-154 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "FIRST STEPS TOWARD DEVELOPING RENEWABLE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY ON TRIBAL LANDS: STRATEGIC AND ENERGY RESOURCE PLANNING GRANT" OFFERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
RESOLUTION #03-155 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S FIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
RESOLUTION #03-156 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO WORK TRUCKS.
RESOLUTION #03-157 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REMODEL OF THE FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS BUILDING TO ACCOMMODATE A REDUCTION IN
SQUARE FOOTAGE TO REFLECT A PRICE IMPACT STORE.
RESOLUTION #03-158 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS BY THE TRIBAL CHAIRMAN OF FUNDS IMPROPERLY ACCOUNTED FOR AS RECEIVABLES TO THE TAX COMMISSION TO THE CAPITAL ACCOUNT OF FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS.
RESOLUTION #03-159 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS, AND GRANTING A LIMITED WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
RESOLUTION #03-160 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-161 - A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF GAMING MACHINES AND THE LEASE OF GAMING SOFTWARE FOR FIRELAKE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER.
RESOLUTION #03-162 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN $800,000.00 2003-2004 ANNUAL BUDGET FROM INTEREST ON PROGRAM MONEY FROM JUDGMENT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL COUNCIL PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5, SECTION 3 OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION CONSTITUTION.
RESOLUTION #03-163 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BACK40DESIGN TO REDESIGN THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION WEBSITE AND THE TRIBAL NEWSPAPER (HOW NI KAN).
RESOLUTION #03-164 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE POTAWATOMI LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #03-165 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-166 - A RESOLUTION TO GIVE APPROVAL TO THE ELECTION COMMITTEE TO MAIL REQUEST FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE JUNE 28, 2003 ELECTION AND PLACING A STATUTE FOR APPROVAL BY THE COUNCIL ON THE 2003 ELECTION BALLOT OF PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SUCH A MAILING.
RESOLUTION #03-167 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO ASSUME ALL FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA), NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (NPHA) AND RELATED PROVISIONS OF LAW AND APPOINTING CERTIFYING OFFICERS TO ASSUME THE STATUS OF RESPONSIBLE FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
RESOLUTION #03-168 - A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL POTAWATOMI TRADITIONAL GATHERING AND POW WOW AND AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRIBUTION OF $5,000.
RESOLUTION #03-169 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE YOUTH COUNCIL TO JOIN THE UNITY NETWORK.
RESOLUTION #03-170 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-171 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-172 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-173 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-174 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO ACCEPT CERRIDIAN RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICE AS THE 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN PROVIDER AND DECLARE THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION 401(K) AS A
SAFE HARBOR PLAN.
RESOLUTION #03-175 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT FOR FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS BETWEEN THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY TO BE SECURED BY THE NINETY PERCENT BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS LOAN GUARANTY PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #03-176 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE ROUND HOUSE AND THE COMPLETION OF A ROADWAY ENTERING THE POW WOW ARENA.
RESOLUTION #03-177 - A RESOLUTION GRANTING A 60 INCH WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS TO CONSTRUCT A NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S WELLNESS CENTER.
RESOLUTION #03-178 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY 2003 COPS TRIBAL RESOURCES GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
RESOLUTION #03-179 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION, IF AWARDED, TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FY 2003 RURAL
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - FIRELAKE FUN CENTER.
RESOLUTION #03-180 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR FULL AND PART TIME STUDENTS AND RECOGNIZING THE CHAIRMAN'S AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #03-181 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GAMING MACHINES AND THE LEASE OF SOFTWARE FOR FIRELAKE ENTERTAINMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-182 - A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THAT ANY EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT WHEN PERFORMING DUTIES DELEGATED TO THEM BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-183 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY RED CARPET CHARTERS TO TRANSPORT TRIBAL MEMBERS TO THE 10TH ANNUAL POTAWATOMI TRADITIONAL GATHERING AND POW WOW.
RESOLUTION #03-184 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NATION'S LEVERAGING FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "FIRELAKE FUN CENTER" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 RURAL HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (RHED) PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
RESOLUTION #03-185 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT APPLICATION ENTITLED "CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY AND CAPABILITIES" FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OFFERED THROUGH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
RESOLUTION #03-186 - A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S HEALTH SERVICES MULTIDISCIPLINARY DIABETIC EDUCATION PROGRAM IN ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION IN THE HEALTH NEEDS OF ITS PATIENTS.
RESOLUTION #03-187 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CHARTER AND BYLAWS OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
RESOLUTION #03-188 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING COMMERCIAL LENDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - COMMERCIAL LENDING PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #03-189 - A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND WIND DANCER CONSTRUCTION, INC., AN OKLAHOMA CORPORATION, ENTERED INTO THE 22ND DAY OF MAY, 2003.
RESOLUTION #03-190 - RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-191 - RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-192 - RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-193 -
RESOLUTION #03-194 - RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-195 - RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION.
RESOLUTION #03-196 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY 2003 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PREVENTION INITIATIVE FOR AMERICANS ENTITLED
"STEPS TO A HEALTHIER US (STEPS)".
RESOLUTION #03-197 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY 2003 BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR FY2003 TRIBAL COURTS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #03-198 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE VICE-CHAIRMAN TO SELECT A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE REFILING OF CASE No. CRM-03-05 IN THE TRIBAL COURT.
RESOLUTION #03-199 -
RESOLUTION #03-200 - A RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE THE ATTORNEY CONTRACT WITH JON PAPPAS, TRIBAL ATTORNEY GENERAL, AS TRIBAL ATTORNEY.
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Finding Aid03-1: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing and supporting the CPN's grant application entitled "Continued Development of Environmental Capacity and Capabilities" for funding.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-01
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT APPLICATION ENTITLED "CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY AND CAPABILITIES"
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 GENERAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future,"
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, there exists a continued need to develop the Tribal Environmental Office,
including development of GIS/GPS capabilities, upgrading the quality
management plan, developing a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
for environmental baseline study and a QAPP for GPS, continued
development of environmental codes and regulations to promote efforts
for protecting Tribal lands, water and air, and performing baseline studies;
and
RESOLUTION # 03-01 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency awards funding for building
program capacity and capabilities up to a maximum of $110,000 as provided by the
General Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Programs outlined above will strengthen the Tribe's ability
to develop capabilities, update quality management plans, develop quality
assurance project plans for environmental baseline studies, continue
development of environmental codes and regulations and perform
environmental baseline studies.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee hereby
authorizes and fully supports the entire application submitted to the Environmental
Protection Agency under the Fiscal Year 2002 General Assistance Program for the
continued development of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Tribal Environmental Office.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $110,000 from General Assistance Program FY 2002, if funded, for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this
contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT
03-01, as approved on the 1st day of July, 2002 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-2: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the CPN's, "Center-Based, Voucher and After School Program Child Care Services" application for funding under the FY2003 Child Care Development Fund offered through the US Dept. of Health and Human Services through the Bureau of Indian Affairs 477 Program.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
"CENTER-BASED, VOUCHER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CHILD
CARE SERVICES" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL
YEAR 2003 CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND OFFERED THROUGH THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
THROUGH THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS 477 PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future,"
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, there exists a continuing need to provide center-based, voucher, and after
school program child care services for Native American children under the
age of 13, as evidenced by the child count of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation tribal service area being 9,959; and
RESOLUTION # 03-02 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal service area encompasses the
children whose parents reside or work within the boundaries of the declared Tribal
service area, being defined as Pottawatomie County, Cleveland County, the Eastern half
of Oklahoma County, including Oklahoma City and areas adjacent to the nine
Potawatomi Regional Offices; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Human Services through the Bureau of
Indian Affairs "477 Program" provides grants for the ongoing support of
center- based, voucher, and after school program child care services up to
a maximum of $1,652,216, as provided by the CCDF Day Care Funds;
and
WHEREAS, the center-based, voucher and after school program will provide Native
American families with quality day care facilities in which to leave their
children.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee hereby
authorizes and fully supports the entire application submitted to the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services through the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Fiscal Year
2003 CCDF Day Care Funds Program for the continued support of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's center-based, voucher and after school program child care services.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $1,652,216 from CCDF Day Care Funds FY 2003, if funded, for the
ongoing support of its center-based, voucher and after school program child care services
by negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of
this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT
03-02, as approved on the 1st day of July, 2002 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-3: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the CPN's, continued development of the "FireLake Wellness Center" application for funding under the FY2002 Tribal Management Grant Program offered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-03
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THE "FIRELAKE WELLNESS CENTER"
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 TRIBAL
MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, there exists a continued need for improved health care services among the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's service population in the areas of reducing malnutrition and
health problems by providing congregate meals for Native American elders and
promoting physical activity and exercise to prevent or reverse the debilitating
effects of diseases such as obesity, heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes; and
RESOLUTION # 03-03 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, there exists a continued need in the development and implementation of the health
management structure for the Firelake Wellness Center in the areas of personnel,
travel/training, equipment, supplies and management systems; and
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health
Services, awards funding for development and implementation of health
management structure up to a maximum of $98,145, as provided by the Tribal
Management Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed goals outlined above will strengthen the Tribe's ability to improve
its health care services by allowing it to recruit and hire a
development/administrative manager, create a Wellness Advisory Board, develop
Policies & Procedures and to develop and install a Wellness Management
Information System.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes and supports the "Tribal Management Grant Program"
application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$98,145 from the Tribal Management Grant Program fund or account for the negotiation,
operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and/or completion of this contract or agreement
by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-03, as approved on the 1st of
July, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed 1 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-4: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the CPN's "Del Rancho Restaurant Project" Application for funding under the FY2002 Community Service Block Grant-Economic Development Awards offered through the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S "DEL
RANCHO RESTAURANT PROJECT" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
FISCAL YEAR 2002 COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT-ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS OFFERED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, there exists a lack of employment opportunities for low-income Native American
people allowing them to become economically self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Community
Services grant funds must be directed toward the development of economic self-
sufficiency for low-income people and distressed communities through projects
that focus on providing employment opportunities for low-income people; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Community
Services awards funding for the development of newly-undertaken physical and
commercial activities such as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's "Del Rancho
Restaurant Project" in the amount of $505,248; and
WHEREAS, the proposed "Del Rancho Restaurant Project" will provide 34 new jobs for low
income Native American people in the local economic economy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes and fully supports the entire application submitted to the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Community Services under the Fiscal
Year 2002 Community Service Block Grant-Economic Development Award for the creation and
development of the Del Rancho Restaurant Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$505,248 from FY2002 Community Service Block Grant-Economic Development Awards, if
funded, for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion
of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-04, as approved on the 1st day
of July, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-5: SUMMARY: A resolution repealing Resolution 01-46. (01-46 is a resolution requiring Business Committee approval for the hiring, termination, and salary increases of all employees designated as directors or compensated at an annual salary of $30,000.00 or more).
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-05
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION 01-46
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967);
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and
in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 01-46 is in conflict with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution which states in Article 6, Section 2, that "the chairman shall have general supervision of the affairs of the
Business Committee and of the Council".
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution 01-46 is hereby repealed and the Tribal Chairman, and the Vice-Chairman as delegated according to the Constitution, shall have full supervisory powers over tribal employees including hiring, firing; such authority to also include raises or reductions of salaries, funding for which have been approved by the Business Committee in budget form.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-05, as approved on the 1st day of July, 2002 with 3 voting for, 1 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-6: SUMMARY: A resolution repealing Resolution 01-45. (01-45 is a resolution authorizing procedures for processing payroll checks).
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-06
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION 01-45
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 02-33 authorized the use of electronic signatures of the Tribal
Chairman and Secretary — Treasurer on tribal checks with approval of the
check register by the signatories, and
WHEREAS, the language of Resolution 01-45 conflicts with 02-33 in requiring other
signatures on checks, and
RESOLUTION # 03-06 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution 01-45 is hereby repealed
and is no longer in force or effect.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-06 as
approved on the 23nd [as shown on original] day of July, 2002 with 3 voting for, 2
opposed, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-7: SUMMARY: A resolution to compensate Tribal Executive Officials.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-07
A RESOLUTION TO COMPENSATE TRIBAL EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Tribes, has,
through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman and Vice-Chairman perform duties consistent with
the Constitution which require daily supervision of the affairs of the tribe,
and
WHEREAS, the previous position of Tribal Administrator, which required a delegation
of supervisory authority from the Tribal Chairman and a potential conflict
with the Constitution, should be abolished and the compensation last paid
for that position should now be paid to the Tribal Chairman for his or her
supervisory duties, and
RESOLUTION # 03-07 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the previous position of Assistant Tribal Administrator, which required a
delegation of supervisory authority from the Tribal Chairman and a
potential conflict with the Constitution should be abolished and the
compensation last paid for that position should now be paid to the Vice-
Chairman for his or her supervisory duties, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the previous position of Tribal
Administrator, which required a delegation of supervisory authority from the Tribal
Chairman and a potential conflict with the Constitution, is hereby abolished and the
compensation last paid for that position shall paid to the Tribal Chairman for his or her
supervisory duties, and the previous position of Assistant Tribal Administrator, which
required a delegation of supervisory authority from the Tribal Chairman and a potential
conflict with the Constitution is hereby abolished and the compensation last paid for that
position shall be paid to the Vice- Chairman for his or her supervisory duties; and such
compensation shall be subject to Revenue Ruling 59-354,1959-2 CB 24 — IRC Sec. 61.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-07, as
approved on the 1st day of July, 2002 with 3 voting for, 1 opposed, 1 [correction made in ink pen on original] absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-8: SUMMARY: A resolution declaring that the Regional Councils of the CPN should be included in the Tribal Constitution as a permanent part of the Tribal Government.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-08
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE REGIONAL COUNCILS OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE TRIBAL
CONSTITUTION AS A PERMANENT PART OF THE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Constitutional Amendments of 1985 allowed all members of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation General Council to vote, either in person or by
absentee ballot, in tribal elections; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee determined that the Constitutional act of granting
the right to vote by absentee ballot in elections made it incumbent that
tribal members living outside of the State of Oklahoma also be allowed to
participate in the tribal governmental process, at a minimum, by meeting
with tribal elected officials at least annually; and
RESOLUTION # 03-08 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Regional Council offices have been staffed by tribal personnel for more
than twelve years in an effort to provide additional tribal services and
information to members living outside of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, the existence of the Regional Councils is not protected in the Tribal
Constitution and could be permanently terminated at any time by a vote of
only three members of the Business Committee; and
WHEREAS, a Constitutional Amendment should be adopted to protect the existence of
the Regional Councils, the annual meetings of the Regional Councils, and
staffing of the Regional Council offices as an essential part of a
representative tribal government;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tribal Chairman is hereby requested
to prepare a Constitutional amendment for consideration by the Business Committee that
insures the continued existence of the Regional Councils as a permanent part of a
representative tribal government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $10,000 from the account of Tribal Government or Indirect Cost funds
for the drafting, legal review, and submission for review and approval to the tribal and
federal government, of a constitutional amendment as described in this Resolution, by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 03-08, as
approved on the 23 day of July, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed,
0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-9: SUMMARY: A resolution declaring that the Govt. of the CPN should have separate Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches with constitutional protections for the authorities of each branch.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-09
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION SHOULD HAVE SEPARATE LEGISLATIVE,
EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL BRANCHES WITH CONSTITUTIONAL
PROTECTIONS FOR THE AUTHORITIES OF EACH BRANCH
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, a conflict of language exists in the tribal government structure described in
the Tribal Constitution that has been the cause of disagreement and
litigation between the Business Committee and the Tribal Chairman
and has created a lapse in effective supervision and operation of tribal
affairs, and
RESOLUTION # 03-09 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the language of Article 6, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution grants
authority to the Tribal Chairman and Vice Chairman as his designate for
"general supervision of the affairs of the Council and of the Business
Committee"; and
WHEREAS, the language of Article 7, Section 2 grants the Business Committee
authority to "enact legislation, transact business, or otherwise speak or act
on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters of which the
Tribe is empowered to act now or in the future" and then limits that
authority by stating an exception for "powers expressly reserved to the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or
delegated to another tribal entity by this Constitution,"; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman contends that the Executive Officers described in
Article 6 of the Constitution is the "tribal entity" to which the power of
"general supervision" of tribal affairs have been delegated; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has adopted legislation that denies the authority
of the Executive Officers to hire or fire the directors of tribal programs
and other key tribal employees without approval of the Business
Committee, thereby inhibiting his ability to exercise the constitutionally
reserved authority of "general supervision" granted in Article 6, Section 2
of the Tribal Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the opinion of the Tribal Supreme Court in Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Business Committee vs. John A. Barrett, Jr., Tribal Chairman made
implicit references to the Court's authority to hear only "appropriate
cases"under Article 11, Section 3 of the Tribal Constitution wherein the
Tribal Court can rule on the constitutionality of Business Committee
legislation, stating that the present conflicts of language in the
Constitution are not "appropriate cases" and are best resolved by a vote of
the Tribe on an amendment to the Tribal Constitution; and
WHEREAS, effective tribal government requires "checks and balances" that
protect against a too powerful or too weak Executive, and a too
powerful or too weak legislature, and a judicial branch that can
resolve the differences between the two without legislating or supervising
tribal operations from the judges' bench, all of which is only possible
when the Tribal Constitution creates separate and distinct Legislative,
Executive, and Judicial branches of the tribal government; and
RESOLUTION # 03-09 PAGE # 3
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the opinion of the Tribal Supreme Court in Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Business Committee vs. John A. Barrett, Jr., Tribal Chairman stated that
separation of the branches of the tribal government is not clear under the
present Constitution because the Executive Officers also serve as members
of the Business Committee, which acts as the legislative body of the tribal
government;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a Constitutional Amendment should be
adopted by a vote of the people of the Tribe to resolve the conflict of language that exists
in the Constitution, and that Amendment should create separate and distinct branches of
the tribal government which reserves the power of the Legislature of the Tribe to control
appropriated ["d" added in ink pen on original] monies of the Tribe by approving budgets and rules for tribal operations, and
also reserves the authority of the Executive Officers of the Tribe to supervise the day to
day affairs of the tribe including the essential right to hire and fire and reward
performance by salaries within a budget approved by the Legislature, and allows the
Tribal Court limited power to decide disputes between the Legislative and Executive
branches when an act by either branch violates authority granted under the Tribal
Constitution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $5,000 from the account of Tribal Government or Indirect Cost funds for
the drafting, legal review, and submission for review and approval to the tribal and
federal government, of a constitutional amendment as described in this Resolution, by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 03-09, as
approved on the 23 day of July, 2002 with 3 voting for, 2
opposed, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-10: SUMMARY: A resolution declaring that tribal members living outside of Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma and its contiguous counties should be allowed to run for tribal office.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-10
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT TRIBAL MEMBERS LIVING OUTSIDE
OF POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA AND ITS CONTIGUOUS
COUNTIES SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO RUN FOR TRIBAL OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Constitutional Amendments of 1985 allowed all members of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation General Council to vote, either in person or by
absentee ballot, in tribal elections; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee determined that the Constitutional act of granting
the right to vote by absentee ballot in elections made it incumbent that
tribal members living outside of the State of Oklahoma also be allowed to
participate in the tribal governmental process, at a minimum, by meeting
with tribal elected officials at least annually; and
RESOLUTION # 03-10 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Regional Council Meetings have been held annually in and near the
following areas: Seattle/Portland, Northern California, Southern
California, Phoenix, Denver, Houston, Dallas/Ft.Worth, and Kansas
City/Topeka for sixteen years and in the Washington D.C. area on behalf
of the tribal population living generally east of the Mississippi River for
four years; and
WHEREAS, because of the history of Regional Council meetings and the distribution
of the HowNiKan, tribal members who live in the Regional Council Areas
or anywhere in Oklahoma are now as informed about tribal affairs as
any person residing in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma and its contiguous
counties; and
WHEREAS, any candidate who wishes to run for office as an elected official in a tribal
legislative body which, by wording of the Constitution, meets each
quarter and adequate notice of the meetings is given, should be within
three hours drive from any point in the State of Oklahoma and well able to
serve; and
WHEREAS, any candidate who wishes to run for an Executive office with daily tribal
management responsibilities should be allowed to run for office on the
condition that he or she agrees to live within 50 miles of the Tribal Capital
if elected; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is presently capable of providing
teleconferencing equipment that would allow any member of the Tribe
at a Regional Council Office to see and be seen, hear and be heard, by any
other elected official at a meeting of a tribal legislative body at the Tribal
Capital and thereby participate in the meeting; and
WHEREAS, the present Tribal Constitution says that only residents of Pottawatomie
County, Oklahoma and its contiguous counties where only 30% of the
tribal population resides may run for tribal office; and
WHEREAS, this restriction is unfair and unreasonably denies qualified tribal members
the opportunity to serve as elected officials and denies the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation the opportunity to access the services of its full
number of qualified members; and
RESOLUTION # 03-10 PAGE # 3
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Constitutional Amendment should be
submitted to a vote of the people to allow any qualified adult member of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation to run for tribal legislative office in his or her Regional Council area
or executive office on the condition that he or she live within 50 miles of the Tribal
Capital;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $5,000 from the account of Tribal Government or Indirect Cost funds for
the drafting, legal review, and submission for review and approval to the tribal and
federal government, of a constitutional amendment as described in this Resolution, by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-10 as
approved on the 23 day of July, 2002 with 5 voting for,
0 opposed, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-11: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize appropriations from the Enterprise Profits Account for general operating expenses of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Enterprises through FY2002.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-11
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE ENTERPRISE PROFITS
ACCOUNT FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION ENTERPRISES THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936,
(49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Tribes, has, through a
history of organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent
in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation owns and operates the following enterprises:
FireLake Entertainment Center, FireLake Tribal Store, FireLake Tribal Store #2,
FireLake Discount Foods, FireLake Golf, FireLake Gift Shop, FireLake Bowling,
KGFF Radio Station, FireLake Farm, FireLake Mini Putt, Leased Enterprises, Food
Service; and
WHEREAS, the Enterprise Profits Account was established to maintain profits from the Enterprises
for purposes designated by the Business Committee; and
WHEREAS, funds from the Enterprise Profits Account for general operating expenses of Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Enterprises must be appropriated by the Business Committee;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee shall authorize appropriations
from the Enterprise Profits Account for general operating expenses that may be needed from March 1
through September 30, 2002, after which time, the 2003 proposed budgets for each enterprise will be
submitted to the Business Committee for appropriations of funds.
RESOLUTION # 03-11 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $330,000 from the
Enterprises Profit Account funds for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this project by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-11 as approved on the 23rd day of July, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-12: SUMMARY: A resolution repealing Resolution Pott #87-39. (87-39 is a resolution appointing Mr. David McCullough as Tribal District Attorney)
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-12
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION POTT # 87-39
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Sec. 2: "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future
except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation adopted Resolution Pott# 87-39
establishing the Office of Attorney General and appointing David
McCullough, a member of and compensated by the same law firm hired as
the Tribal Attorney and charged the office with "prosecution of all
criminal, civil, and juvenile cases brought by the tribe in TRIBAL
COURT; and "by providing for the judicial services needs of the Indian
Country subject to the jurisdiction of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma, we are assuring the adequate maintenance of law and
order;" and
RESOLUTION # 03-12 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the designation of a member of a law firm that acts as the Tribal Attorney
to also act as the Tribal Attorney General creates a conflict of interest
when an action is brought in Tribal Court against a tribal official which
requires members of the same law firm to both defend and prosecute the
official; and
WHEREAS, the only mention of law enforcement in the Tribal Constitution is in
Article 6, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution, which states "....., and the
Chairman shall see that the laws of the Tribe are faithfully enforced.", and
that statement is in constitutional conflict with the language of Resolution
Pott# 87-39 wherein an appointee of the Business Committee called the
Attorney General is charged with "prosecution of all criminal, civil, and
juvenile cases brought by the tribe in TRIBAL COURT"; and "by
providing for the judicial services needs of the Indian Country subject to
the jurisdiction of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, we
are assuring the adequate maintenance of law and order;" and
WHEREAS, Resolution Pott# 87-39 that created the Office of Attorney General should
not have included references to law enforcement unless that position was
empowered by the law enforcement authority of the Tribal Chairman;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby repeals Resolution Pott# 87-39 and all related tribal codes,
statutes, laws or resolutions applying to the functions of the Tribal Attorney General as
having authority to perform law enforcement and recognizing the constitutionally
authorized law enforcement authority of the Tribal Chairman.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-
12, as approved on the 23rd day of July, 2002, with 3 voting for, and 2
voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Tribal Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-13: SUMMARY: A resolution creating the office of Tribal Prosecutor, and naming the Tribal legal counsel as Attorney General.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-13
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE OFFICE OF TRIBAL PROSECUTOR, AND NAMING THE
TRIBAL LEGAL COUNSEL AS ATTORNEY GENERAL
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936,
(49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those powers
expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or
delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak
and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is
empowered to act now or in the future except those relating to claims or treaties with the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation adopted Resolution Pott# 87-39 establishing the Office of
Attorney General and appointing David McCullough, a member of and compensated by the
same law firm hired as the Tribal Attorney and charged the office with "prosecution of all
criminal, civil, and juvenile cases brought by the tribe in TRIBAL COURT; and "by
providing for the judicial services needs of the Indian Country subject to the jurisdiction of
the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, we are assuring the adequate maintenance
of law and order;" and
WHEREAS, the only mention of law enforcement in the Tribal Constitution is in Article 6, Section 2 of
the Tribal Constitution, which states "....., and the Chairman shall see that the laws of the
Tribe are faithfully enforced.", and that statement is in constitutional conflict with the
language of Resolution Pott# 87-39 wherein an appointee of the Business Committee called
the Attorney General is charged with "prosecution of all criminal, civil, and juvenile cases
brought by the tribe in TRIBAL COURT"; and "by providing for the judicial services needs
of the Indian Country subject to the jurisdiction of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma, we are assuring the adequate maintenance of law and order;" and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Resolution Pott# 87-39 that created the Office of Attorney General should not have included
references to law enforcement unless that position was empowered by the law enforcement
authority of the Tribal Chairman and a position functioning as a tribal prosecutor should be
created with such authority; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Attorney General should actually be authorized to function as the tribal attorney (counsel) under Article 7, Section 2, which states: "" [double parentheses on original] Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future, including the
authority to hire legal counsel or represent the Tribe, the choice of counsel and fixing of fees
to be subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior so long as such approval is
required by Federal law."
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent with the delegation of
powers defined in the Constitution, the position of Tribal Prosecutor is hereby created, to be empowered by a delegation of the law enforcement authority of the Tribal Chairman, and such Tribal Prosecutor shall be charged with enforcement of the laws, statutes, codes and resolutions of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation under the jurisdiction and decisions of the Tribal Court; and shall operate under the supervision of the Tribal Chairman with an appropriation of $175,000 from the Tribal Court funds and such funds as are available from Indirect Costs and federal B.I.A. compact funding for law enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the position known as" tribal attorney or counsel"
selected by the Business Committee under Article 7, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution shall hereinafter be known as the Tribal Attorney General.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-13, as approved on the 23rd day of July, 2002, with 3 voting for, and 2 voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Tribal Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary-Treasurer
03-14: SUMMARY: A resolution opening the CPN Burial Insurance Fund to all enrolled Tribal members effective July 1, 2002.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-14
A RESOLUTION OPENING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BURIAL
INSURANCE FUND TO ALL ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2002
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to alleviate the financial burden of
its members and their families who pass out of this life by creating a
Burial Insurance Fund; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Burial Insurance Fund was initially created via Resolution 95-23 dated
November 28, 1994 and amended on February 21, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee wishes to extend this coverage to all enrolled
Tribal members and delete the requirement for enrollment into the Burial
Insurance fund program;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that funeral expenses for enrolled tribal
members in the amount of $1,000.00 shall be made payable to the funeral parlor,
undertaker and/or burial service provider in the name of the deceased, to be used to
defray burial expenses. All enrolled Tribal members will be covered except those on
active duty with the United States Military Forces. Claimant acting for the deceased
must provide a Death Certificate signed by the official of the reservation, state, county or
municipality of the place of death or physician in attendance at the time of death. Upon
receipt of the aforementioned information, the tribe shall remit a check in the amount of
$1,000.00 to the above mentioned entities with the appropriate provisions of probate
taken. Payments under the fund will be appropriated from the General Fund of the tribe
and may be invested prior to payment for use of insurance payments for the benefit of the
tribe. This fund will become effective July 1, 2002 for all enrolled tribal members
deceased after that date.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 03-14, as
approved on the 23 day of July, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed,
0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-15: SUMMARY: A resolution naming Directors of First National Bank and Trust Co. and authorizing the voting of shares of stock to elect them at a meeting of the stockholders.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-15
A RESOLUTION NAMING DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE VOTING OF SHARES OF
STOCK TO ELECT THEM AT A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has an undivided ownership of the
majority of common stock of First National Bank and Trust Company and
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has been
designated by the federal regulatory authorities as the absolute
voting trust to vote those shares on behalf of all the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation membership; and
RESOLUTION # 03-15 PAGE # 2
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WHEREAS, the Business Committee has determined that the Board of Directors of
First National Bank and Trust Company shall be John A. Barrett, Jr.,
Linda K. Capps, D.Wayne Trousdale, Larry E. Briggs, Jerold O'Conner,
Dr. John Robinson, Lisa A. Kraft, and David J. Barrett; and
WHEREAS, the proposed members of the Board of Directors named herein shall be
subject to change if their service is prohibited by law or by any federal
banking regulatory body; and
WHEREAS, it is a requirement that previous Directors of First National Bank sell their
director's shares of common stock to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation at the
same price paid for the shares at the time they were named to the Board of
Directors and such shares are then sold to proposed directors as director's
shares subject to the same conditions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that John A. Barrett, Jr., Tribal Chairman is
hereby authorized to vote, at the 2002 annual stockholders' meeting of First National
Bank and Trust Company, all of the shares of common stock owned by the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation to elect the following Directors: John A. Barrett, Jr., Linda K. Capps,
D.Wayne Trousdale, Larry E. Briggs, Jerold O'Conner, Dr. John Robinson, Lisa A.
Kraft, and David J. Barrett;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes John A.
Barrett, Jr., Tribal Chairman to vote, at the 2002 annual stockholders' meeting of First
National Bank and Trust Company, all of the shares of common stock owned by the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation to approve the acts of the Directors during the previous year
and for such other regular procedural business of the stockholders meeting as he may
deem necessary.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 03-15, as
approved on the 23rd day of July 2002 with 3 voting for, 2 opposed,
0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-16: SUMMARY: A resolution approving formation of a Constitutional Reform Committee.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-16
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FORMATION OF A CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has had recent discord within the tribal government that the Tribal Supreme Court opined could best be resolved by a vote of the people on Constitutional reform; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman, upon request from tribal members at the 2003 General Council, promised to present the formation of a Constitutional Reform Committee to a vote of the Business Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Constitutional Reform Committee should have representatives from the Regional Council Areas, the Tribal Courts, Tribal staff, the Business Committee, and from several areas in Oklahoma in order to be representative of the entire General Council and get a broad view of the reforms needed, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation form a representative Constitutional Reform Committee to consider reasonable reforms to the tribal constitution and consolidate the recommendations of the Constitutional Reform Committee into a finalized Constitution to offer to the Secretary of the Interior for approval by a vote of the General Council of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in a Secretarial election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent with the delegation of powers defined in the Constitution, do hereby authorize the appropriation of $18,000 from the B.I.A. Self Governance fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this project by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-16 as approved on the 23rd day of July, 2002, with 5 voting for, and 0 voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-17: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting the USA to place certain lands (AKA Bales Salvage) into trust for and on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign documents necessary to such a request (revises/combines Res. #02-72 and Res. #02-73).
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-17
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE
CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. BALES SALVAGE) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING
CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR. AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE
TROUSDALE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, recognizing the necessity to provide lands
for the future growth of the Nation's Services, has purchased the real
property, located on the reservation, which should be placed in the
governmental jurisdiction of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation by being held
in trust by the United States for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation; and
RESOLUTION # 03-17 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed
Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale to sign all documents necessary to accomplish the placement of
the following described property into trust; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the
United States of America to place into Trust the 4.01 acres more or less as
described as follows:
TRACT 1
A tract of land described as beginning 40.0 feet East and 660.0 feet N01°48'00"E of the
Southwest corner of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW/c SE/4 SW/4),
Township Ten (10) North, Range Four (4) East of the Indian Meridian, Pottawatomie
County, Oklahoma; thence N01°48'00"E to a distance of 161.0 feet; thence East 414.80
feet; thence South 161.0 feet; thence West 414.80 feet to the point of beginning.
TRACT 2
A piece, parcel or tract of land lying in the SE/4 of the SW/4; of Section 31, Township 10
North, Range 4 East of the Indian Base and Meridian, Pottawatomie County, State of
Oklahoma according to the U.S. Government Survey thereof and more particularly
described as follows:
COMMENCING at the SW corner of said SE/4 of the SW/4; thence, east 40.0 feet;
thence, N01°48'00"E a distance of 821.0 feet; thence, east 414.80 feet to the true Point of
Beginning; thence, S67°00'10"E a distance of 448.70 feet; thence S26°30'10"W along
the west line of the abandoned Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE railroad right of way line a
distance of 210.90 feet; thence west 345.50 feet; thence N06°02'37"E a distance of
204.26 feet; thence, N01°48'00"E a distance of 161.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
RESOLUTION # 03-17 PAGE # 3
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation requests that the above described lands be held in trust by the United
States for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and authorizes Chairman John
A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents
necessary to accomplish this trust status for these lands.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-17, as
approved on the 23 of July, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0
absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-18: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing and directing the CPN General Counsel to intervene as a party or as an amicus in the Interior Board of Contract Appeals Cases 4317-2001 and 4318-2001.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-18
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION GENERAL COUNSEL TO INTERVENE AS A PARTY OR AS AN AMICUS IN
THE INTERIOR BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS CASES 4317-2001 AND 4318-2001
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to
act now or in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust
land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, as a self-governance Tribe under federal laws,
negotiates an annual funding agreement ("AFA") with the Department of the
Interior's Office of Self-Governance; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the decision in Citizen Band of Potawatomi Indians v. Collier, 142
F.3d 1325 (10th Cir. 1998), the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's 2000 AFA was
increased, inter alia, by $65,521.00 and the 2000 AFA for the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe of Oklahoma was reduced by a similar amount; and
RESOLUTION # 03-18 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Absentee Shawnee appealed this deduction from their AFAs to the
Department of the Interior's Indian Board of Contract Appeals where their cases
were assigned numbers 4317-2001 and 4318-2001; and
WHEREAS, the Department of the Interior's Office of Self-Governance has asked the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation to intervene in these actions, inter alia, because should the
Absentee Shawnee prevail, the Department of Interior will have no right to
appeal; and
WHEREAS, the Department of the Interior's Office of Self-Governance renewed its request to
intervene by filing a pleading in said appeals captioned "Director's Notice of
Interested Parties;" and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman directed the General Counsel to seek
permission to intervene in these actions and, consistent with that instruction, the
General Counsel filed an application to intervene which was granted, in part, by
an order dated August 19, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the August 19th order denies the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's application to
appear as an amicus, but did give the Citizen Potawatomi Nation permission "to
submit arguments to the Board as a partisan Intervener;" and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has determined that intervention in these actions
as a partisan Intervener is necessary to fully and properly defend its interests.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Business Committee of the Citizen Band
Potawatomi Indian tribe of Oklahoma, whose official name is the Citizen Potawatomi Nation,
that Michael Minnis & Associates, P.C., the General Counsel to the Nation, is hereby authorized
and directed to apply to the Indian Board of Contract Appeals for permission for the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation to enter an appearance for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation as
a Partisan Intervener, in cases IBCA 4317-2001 and 4318-2001, to therein litigate to protect the
interests of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-18, as approved on the 21st of
August, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-19: SUMMARY: A resolution to appoint Jernda Lawrence as the Vice President of CPN, Inc. (CPNI) for the vacancy left by Mike Wood.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-19
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT JERNDA LAWRENCE AS THE VICE
PRESIDENT OF CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, INCORPORATED (CPNI)
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Tribes, has,
through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is given the
authority to exercise the corporate powers listed in the Charter and
provided by Section 3 of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June
26,1936 (49 Stat. 1967.) These powers, as described in Article III (d) and
(q) include the right "to appoint such subordinate officers and agents as
the business of the Incorporated Tribe may from time to time require; and
to allow them suitable compensation; and to delegate to subordinate
bodies, committees or officers any of such powers as long as the Business
Committee retains the right to review and actions taken by virtue of such
delegated powers and to rescind such delegations and;
RESOLUTION # 03-19 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, under the CPNI By-Laws, the general powers of Article IV - Management
Committee, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed
by its Management Committee. The members shall in all cases act as a
board, and they may adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of
their meetings and the management of the company, as they may deem
proper, not inconsistent with these By-Laws and the laws of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation, and;
WHEREAS, the number of members of the Management Committee shall be three (3).
Each member shall hold office until his term has expired and until his
successor shall have been appointed and qualified.
WHEREAS, the Management Committee shall include three officers. These officers are
The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and the Secretary/Treasurer. Their duties
And responsibilities shall be as general described by Robert's Rules of
Order for officers of a governing board.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee shall appoint
Jernda Lawrence as the Vice President of Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Incorporated to
carry out duties designated within the Corporate By-Laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $5,000 from the General Account funds for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this project by the Tribal
Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-19 as approved
on the 6th day of August, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed,
2 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-20: SUMMARY: A resolution designating signatory authority for the BIA Form 4432.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-20
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SIGNATORY AUTHORITY FOR BUREAU
OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FORM 4432
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Indian Affairs requires a Resolution from any tribe that
contracts the maintenance of tribal rolls under P.L. 93-638 that contains
the names and titles of any person or persons who are designated to certify
Form 4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee selects the following persons to sign Form
4432, superseding all previously approved names, and whose names shall
be submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for approval:
John A. Barrett, Jr., Tribal Chairman
Linda K. Capps, Tribal Vice Chairman
D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary - Treasurer
Charles Neal Clark, Director of Tribal Rolls
RESOLUTION # 03-20 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the above named persons are only authorized to sign Form 4432 for tribal
members who are qualified under federal guidelines and tribal code under
penalty of federal criminal law;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes the following persons to sign Form 4432, superseding all
previously approved names, and whose names are hereby submitted to the Bureau of
Indian Affairs for approval:
John A. Barrett, Jr., Tribal Chairman
Linda K. Capps, Tribal Vice Chairman
D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
Charles Neal Clark, Director of Tribal Rolls
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-20, as
approved on the 6th day of August, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed,
2 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-21: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the CPN's application for funding under the Fiscal Year 2003 - "Healthy Vision 2010 - Community Awards" Grant program offered through the National Eye Institute.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-21
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 "HEALTHY
VISION 2010 — COMMUNITY AWARDS" GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH
THE NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, there exists a need for Native Americans to receive adequate eye care largely in
part to the high cost of eye care in general; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is submitting an application to the National Eye
Institute under the Fiscal Year 2003 "Healthy Vision 2010 — Community Awards;"
and
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WHEREAS, the National Eye Institute awards funding for the development of a program that
promotes eye care up to a maximum of $10,000; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will provide Native Americans access to dilated eye exams,
vision screenings for children, Glaucoma & Cataract screenings, and protective
eyewear.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes and fully supports the entire application submitted to the
National Eye Institute under the Fiscal Year 2003 "Healthy Vision 2010 — Community Award"
Program to be used to provide eye dilated exams, vision screenings for children, Glaucoma &
Cataract screenings, and protective eyewear to Tribal Members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$10,000 from the Healthy Vision 2010 funds, FY 2003, if funded, for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-21, as approved on the 6th day
of August, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed, 2 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-22: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2002 15 passenger van for the Title VI Native American Caregiver Support Program which is funded by the Dept. of Health and Human Services -Administration on Aging.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-22
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 2002 15
PASSENGER VAN FOR THE TITLE VI NATIVE AMERICAN CAREGIVER
SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — ADMINISTRATION ON AGING.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Tribes, has,
through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes the need for the transportation
of Native American elders and Native American elder caregivers under the
Native American Caregiver Support Program; and
WHEREAS, the Title VI staff has a need for transportation in delivering objectives
under the Native American Caregiver Support Program that provides five
services: 1) information to caregivers about available services, 2) assist
caregivers in gaining access to the services, 3) individual counseling,
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organization of support groups and training to caregivers to assist them in
making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiver roles, 4)
respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from the care
giving responsibilities, and 5) supplemental services, on a limited basis, to
complement the care provided by caregivers; and
WHEREAS, the program participants 1) Indian elders raising grandchildren up to 18
years (as guardians), unless the child is mentally or physically
handicapped, 2) Indian elders caring for an elderly spouse, and 3) a non-
Indian caring for an elder Indian all would benefit from the transportation
source;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee shall authorize
the purchase of a 2002 15-passenger van for use in the Title VI Native American
Caregiver Support Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $26,210 from the Title VI Native American Caregiver Support Program
funds for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this project by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-22 as approved
on the 6th day of August, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed,
2 [correction made in ink pen on original] absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-23: SUMMARY: A resolution to sell damaged corn crop as silage to BLC Angus Ranch owned by John Barrett, Tribal Chairman.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-23
A RESOLUTION TO SELL DAMAGED CORN CROP AS SILAGE TO BLC
ANGUS RANCH OWNED BY JOHN BARRETT, TRIBAL CHAIRMAN
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Tribes, has,
through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman, John Barrett wishes to purchase a portion of the tribal
corn crop that was subject to crop damage insurance because of low corn
yield to be chopped by him as silage for animal feed; and
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma State University Agricultural Extension Service estimates
the range of value for chopped corn silage to be between $12.00 per ton
and $15.00 per ton if sold harvested and $10.00 per ton to $13.00 per ton
if sold unharvested in the field; and
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WHEREAS, the farm manager, Denver Holloway, has negotiated a sale price to BLC
Angus Ranch, owned by John Barrett, at a price of $12.00 per ton in the
field hauled and chopped by BLC Angus, and $14.00 per ton chopped by
BLC Angus and hauled by the CPN Farm truck to BLC Angus ranch; and
WHEREAS, the combined price of the insurance payment and the price paid by BLC
Angus Ranch is much higher than any other price that the farm could
receive for the damaged corn, which was advertised for sale at a prior date
in local newspaper publications;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the CPN Farm is authorized to sell
damaged corn to BLC Angus Ranch for at a price of $12.00 per ton in the field hauled
and chopped by BLC Angus, and $14.00 per ton chopped by BLC Angus and hauled by
the CPN Farm truck to BLC Angus Ranch 8 miles away.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Pott# 03-23, as
approved on the 6th day of August, 2002 with 2 voting for, 0 opposed,
2 absent, and 1 ["(BARRETT" written in ink pen underneath "1" on original] abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-24: SUMMARY: A resolution changing the Quarterly Business Committee Meeting from Thursday, August 29, 2002 to Wednesday, August 28, 2002.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-24
A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE
MEETING FROM THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2002 TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
28, 2002
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and
claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution, Article 14, Section 1, states that
the regular quarterly meeting of the Business Committee shall be held the
last Thursday in February, May, August and November; and
WHEREAS, the Nation is being honored as the SBA Minority Business of the Year, with
the awards ceremony scheduled for August 29, 2002, thereby requiring the
August Quarterly Business Committee meeting to be rescheduled to
Wednesday, August 28, 2002;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation approves the rescheduling of the August 29, 2002 Quarterly Business
Committee Meeting to Wednesday, August 28, 2002.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-24, as
approved on the 21st day of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, 1 [correction made in ink pen on original] absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-25: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting the CPN's combined FY2002, FY2003, FY2004, FY2005, and FY2006 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and submittal of the Plan to the BIA.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-25
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S COMBINED
FY 2002, FY 2003, FY 2004, FY 2005, AND FY 2006 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) AND SUBMITTAL OF THE PLAN TO THE BUREAU
OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has an existing Public Law 93-638 compact with
the Bureau of Indian Affairs to plan for transportation improvements within the
Nation's jurisdiction as afforded under the Indian Reservation Roads (IRR)
program; and
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WHEREAS, the compact (#OSGT821) is for an estimated $16,468 annually for five years for
FY 2002, FY 2003, FY 2004, FY 2005, and FY 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee approves the combined FY 2002, FY 2003, FY 2004, FY
2005, and FY 2006 Transportation Improvement Plans to be submitted to the
Bureau of Indian Affairs, which meet five years worth of contract deliverables;
and
WHEREAS, these Transportation Improvement Plan's will be amended by resolution if
necessary when new Indian Reservation Road projects are identified and/or
priorities change.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes the compact agreement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and
approves the combined FY 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Transportation Improvement
Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
approximately $16,468 annually from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-25, as approved on the 21st day
of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-26: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the submission of a Tribal Self-Governance Compact and Annual Funding Agreement including an Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) Addendum to the Compact to enhance the ability of the CPN to effectively plan and deliver Dept. of Interior funded services.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-26
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE
COMPACT AND ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT INCLUDING AN INDIAN
RESERVATION ROADS (IRR) ADDENDUM TO THE COMPACT TO ENHANCE THE
ABILITY OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO EFFECTIVELY PLAN AND
DELIVER DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FUNDED SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation submitted a self-governance compact and annual funding
agreement as authorized by resolution 98-37, pursuant to Public Law 93-638, as
amended, to include all existing DOI funded programs presently contracted from the
Bureau of Indian Affairs and all other services or programs funded from the Department
of the Interior; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation exercises the Tribe's right to self-governance through
prioritizing, redesigning and creating new Tribal programs and reallocating financial
resources to more effectively and efficiently meet the needs of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Tribal members through expanded Tribal Government decision-making authority;
and
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WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation strives to promote greater social, economic and political
self-sufficiency as well as cultural stability through reduced bureaucratic burdens; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation seeks to change the role of the Department of Interior,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, serving the Nation by shifting their responsibility from day-to-
day management of Indian Reservation Roads to that of protectors and advocates of
Tribal interests; and
WHEREAS, the Indian Reservation Roads of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation are essential to the
health, welfare and sovereignty of the Tribe; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has developed a balanced
strategic plan for managing all aspects of our Indian Reservation Roads.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation continues to support the self-governance compact and annual funding agreement authorized by
Resolution 98-37, under the authority of Public Law 93-638, as amended, which began in FY 1999, and
authorizes the addition of the Indian Reservation Roads addendum to the self-governance compact for this and future years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business Committee of
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the Chairman and/or his designee to negotiate and sign this Compact, Annual Funding Agreement, IRR Addendum and Amendments, and future Annual Funding Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $4,930,806 annually from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Annual Funding Agreement, including an Indian Reservation Roads Addendum for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this Compact or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-26, as approved on the 21st day of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-27: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2003 29 - passenger bus for the CPN Child Development Center.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-27
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 2003 29
PASSENGER BUS FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION CHILD
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes the need for the transportation
of children to and from the Child Development Center and the local
schools; and
WHEREAS, the National Highway Transit Safety Administration has issued a
statement that school age programs providing transit to and from school
should not purchase or lease new mid-size vans, and recommends they
begin purchasing school buses, as they replace their existing vehicles;
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WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Child Development Center's enrollment
has exceeded the capacity of their 15 passenger vans; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of a 29-passenger bus will meet current enrollment needs and
will also provide for future growth;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee authorizes the
purchase of a 2003 29-passenger bus from Midwest Bus Sales, Inc. as the low-
responsive, responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $38,959.00 from the 477-Child Care Development Fund ["477-Child Care Develpment fund or" is crossed out in ink pen and "FLEET LEASING" written above on original] Account for
the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of
this project by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-27 as approved
on the 21st day of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed,
1 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-28: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the CPN to enter into a contract with Critical Mass Media for software development.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-28
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CRITICAL MASS MEDIA FOR
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation WIC Program has a budget line item
which can only be expended on Nutrition Education materials approved by
the United States Department of Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, Critical Mass Media is a provider of interactive digital media which has
developed a program for other WIC Centers, which could be modified to
meet the needs of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture has approved our request to
redirect Nutrition Education Operational Adjustment Funds (formerly
called Discretionary funds) for the purchase of an interactive computer
called a Kiosk and the software development, and has approved Critical
Mass Media as a vendor.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee hereby
approves the attached proposal outlining terms and conditions with Critical Mass Media
in the amount of $13,950.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $13,950.00 from the WIC Nutritional Education Operational Adjustment
Fund, for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT
03-28, as approved on the 21st day of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 voting
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-29: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize appropriations from the Enterprise Income Account for debt service of the CPN Enterprises through FY2002, and to clarify previous language referenced in Resolution 03-11 regarding the Income Account which was incorrectly written "Enterprise Profits Account."
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-29
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE ENTERPRISE
INCOME ACCOUNT FOR DEBT SERVICE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION ENTERPRISES THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002, AND TO CLARIFY
PREVIOUS LANGUAGE REFERENCED IN RESOLUTION 03-11 REGARDING THE
INCOME ACCOUNT WHICH WAS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ENTERPRISE
PROFITS ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation owns and operates the following enterprises:
FireLake Entertainment Center, FireLake Tribal Store, FireLake Tribal Store #2,
FireLake Discount Foods, FireLake Golf, FireLake Gift Shop, FireLake Bowling,
KGFF Radio Station, FireLake Farms, FireLake Restaurant FireLake Seasonal
Enterprises, Leased Enterprises; and
WHEREAS, the Enterprise Income Account was established to maintain profits from the
Enterprises for purposes designated by the Business Committee; and
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WHEREAS, funds from the Enterprise Income Account for general operating expenses, debt
service, and special expenditures of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Enterprises must
be appropriated by the Business Committee; and
WHEREAS, any language previously written in reference to the Enterprise Profits Account is
hereby corrected to read Enterprise Income Account;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that funds from the Enterprise Income Account for
debt service of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Enterprises must be appropriated by
the Business Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution, the
Business Committee shall authorize appropriations from the Enterprise Income
Account for debt service that may be needed through September 30, 2002, the end
of the fiscal year. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $ 303,071.58 from the Enterprise Income fund or account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement and/or completion
of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-29, as approved on the 21st day
of August, 2002 with 3 voting for, 1 opposed 1 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-30: SUMMARY: A resolution to sponsor the 401(K) as the only retirement plan of the CPN and to terminate all other existing profit sharing and tax deferred retirement plans including the 403(B).
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-30
A RESOLUTION TO SPONSOR THE 401(K) AS THE ONLY RETIREMENT PLAN OF
THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND TO TERMINATE ALL OTHER
EXISTING PROFIT SHARING AND TAX DEFERRED RETIREMENT PLANS
INCLUDING THE 403(B).
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has chosen the 401(K) retirement plan due to the
flexible nature of the plan which allows employees to contribute a percentage of
their own salaries, (up to certain limits) to the plan and a percentage is matched by
the Nation for their retirement savings plan; and
WHEREAS, the 401(K) retirement plan offers tax deferred contributions which is an important
factor of a successful retirement plan; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, all employees who are presently a part of any retirement plan other than the 401(k)
are notified by this resolution that all plans in conjunction with the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation, specifically the 403(b), are officially terminated and proceeds
of those plans are to be distributed in accordance with applicable laws.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee shall sponsor the 401(K)
as the official retirement plan and shall terminate all other existing profit sharing and tax
deferred retirement plans including the 403(b) retirement fund.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-30, as approved on the 21st
day of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed 1 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-32: SUMMARY: A resolution denying the request of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to place lands in trust within the jurisdiction of the CPN to build a gaming casino.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-32
A RESOLUTION DENYING THE REQUEST OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TO PLACE LANDS IN TRUST WITHIN THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO BUILD A
GAMING CASINO
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with the constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history and organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has requested approval of a trust land
application by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to build a
gaming casino and associated developments at the Earlsboro exit on
Interstate 40 within the jurisdiction of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has determined that this development would
adversely affect the gaming operations, both present and future, of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation and would not be in the best economic interests
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes the Tribal Chairman, John A. Barrett, Jr., to respond to the
to the Bureau of Indian Affairs denying approval of the request of the Absentee Shawnee
tribe of Oklahoma to place land into trust to build a casino and associated developments
at the Earlsboro exit on Interstate 40.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 03-32, as
approved on the 21st day of August, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed,
1 absent, and 1 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-33: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the CPN's FY2003 Diabetes Grant - Year 6" Proposal to the Indian Health Services under the Special Diabetes Programs for Indian Tribes.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-33
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE "CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S FY 2003
DIABETES GRANT — YEAR 6" PROPOSAL TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES
UNDER THE SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS FOR INDIAN TRIBES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to enter into a sixth year grant agreement
with the Indian Health Service for approximately $554,550 to continue its Special
Diabetes Program; and
WHEREAS, in FY 2003, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation proposes to continue its Diabetic
Program aimed at diabetic prevention and education and primary, secondary, and
tertiary diabetic services for the Native American community; and
RESOLUTION # 03-33 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will receive full indirect costs in the amount of
$127,973; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is not required to provide matching or in-kind
donations to receive the funds.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the "Citizen Potawatomi Nation's FY 2003 Diabetes Grant — Year
6" proposal to the Indian Health Service under the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$554,550.00 from the Indian Health Service fund for the negotiation, operation, enforcement,
procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman
or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-33, as approved on the 28th day
of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-34: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing a contract for a parking lot and entrance road design under the authority of Public Law 93-638 and submittal of a proposal for a design project.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-34
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR A PARKING LOT AND ENTRANCE
ROAD DESIGN UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND SUBMITTAL OF
A PROPOSAL FOR A DESIGN PROJECT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 93-638 FOR THE
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING OF REQUIRED SURVEY(S) DESIGN
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S WELLNESS CENTER PARKING LOT AND
ENTRANCE ROAD
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters
on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to
trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United
States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's transportation plan has been developed for the Indian
Reservation Roads routes under our jurisdiction using the small amount of planning
funds that have been received in the last five years which are inadequate to develop a
transportation plan to meet the growing transportation needs of the tribe into the 21st
Century; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation identifies the "Wellness Center Parking Lot", which is
currently under construction, as a project on its Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
priority list; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is eligible to contract under P.L. 93-638 for the survey
and design of projects on its TIP; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to contract for the registered professional
engineering for required survey(s), design plans, specifications and estimates for the
construction of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Wellness Center Parking Lot and
Entrance Road; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, by signing the proposal for a Design Project certifies that
construction documents produced as part of this contract will be produced in accordance
with the Program of Requirements and/or Scope of Work, and the POR and/or Scope of
Work shall be attached to the contract proposal.
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation does fully support the
submission of a PROPOSAL FOR A DESIGN PROJECT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
LAW 93-638 for the registered professional engineering for required survey(s), design
plans, specifications and estimates for the construction of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation's Wellness Center Parking Lot and Entrance Road, located in Shawnee,
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation approves a contract by and between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, in the amount of $60,000 for the design of the Wellness Center
Parking Lot and Entrance Road referenced herein, under the authority of P. L. 93-638.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $60,000.00 from the Indian Reservation Roads Design Contract fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-34, as approved on the 28th day of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed 1 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-35: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing an appropriation for the Emergency Tribal Assistance fund for the purpose of serving CPN Tribal members with special needs due to emergency crisis situations.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-35
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE EMERGENCY
TRIBAL ASSISTANCE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION TRIBAL MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DUE TO
EMERGENCY CRISIS SITUATIONS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and
claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Emergency Fund was established in the year 2001 to assist tribal
members from Oklahoma and other states with emergency assistance to help
them maintain self-sufficiency in crisis situations; and
WHEREAS, the initial funding source for the Emergency Tribal Assistance Fund was
derived from rental revenue for office space located in the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Administrative offices; and
RESOLUTION # 03-35 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has grown in both number of employees and
programs expunging an option to rent or lease administrative office space
for revenue; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee believes there is a dire need for this program and is
willing to expend tribal monies for funding.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes an appropriation for the Emergency Tribal Assistance Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$20,000.00 from the General Account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement,
procurement, settlement and/or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal
Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution # 03-35, as approved
on the 28th day of August, 2002 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting opposed,
1 absent 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-36: SUMMARY: A resolution pursuant to Public Law 102-477 regarding consolidation of employment, training and education services.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-36
A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 102-477 REGARDING
CONSOLIDATION OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EDUCATION SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act
of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except
those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Administers Department of Health & Human
Service's Child Care Development Block Grant; Bureau of Indian Affairs
Adult Vocational Training, Employment Assistance, Higher Education, Adult
Education, General Assistance, and Johnson O'Malley Programs; as well as
Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act, which replaced JTPA
Comprehensive Adult and Youth Services; and
WHEREAS, Congress has enacted Public Law 102-477 which allows Tribes to voluntarily
consolidate various Employment Training and related programs; and
RESOLUTION # 03-36 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Public Law 102-477 permits the consolidation of funding received for these
programs and allows greater flexibility in the development, coordination and
operation of said programs;
WHEREAS, funding for the 477 Program is formula driven and appropriated annually by
the Federal Agencies (DOL, BIA and DHHS) and is estimated, based on
FY2002 actual funding, to be $2,823,582.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective October 1, 2002, that these
Employment, Training and related programs be administered in accordance with the Tribe's
PL 102-477 plan, as modified through negotiations with the U.S. Department of Interior,
Bureau of Indian Affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
approximately $2,823,582.00 annually from the 477 Fund or account for the negotiation,
operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or
agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT# 03-36, as
approved on the 28th day of August, 2002, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed,
1 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-51: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize the purchase of 3 Mini Vans.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-51
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE 2003 MINI
VANS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has a need to add larger capacity vehicles
to its current fleet leasing and carpool program;
WHEREAS, the purchase of three 2003 mini-vans will help supplement these needs
and will also provide for future growth;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee authorizes the
purchase of three 2003 Mini-Vans, at a price not to exceed $68,100.00.
RESOLUTION # 03-51 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $68,100.00 from the Fleet Leasing Fund or Account for the negotiation,
operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this project by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-51 as approved
on the 4th day of September, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed,
1 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-52: SUMMARY: A resolution of the CPN Business Committee to enter into an agreement with the consulting firm of Turner-Hill & Assoc., Inc.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONSULTING FIRM OF TURNER — HILL
& ASSOCIATES, INC.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is interested in developing regional community
centers to serve as administrative facilities social services delivery centers; and
WHEREAS, a strategy for developing such regional centers is to construct a community/
administrative building as a part of a multifamily housing project; and
WHEREAS, a strategy for financing such regional projects is to utilize Tax Credit Equity
financing, Federal Home Loan Bank grant equity financing and commercial
mortgage loan financing; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is interested in entering into an agreement with
Turner — Hill & Associates, Inc. for them to assemble the development team of
designers, packagers, developers, construction contractors, multifamily project
managers and such other professional as may be required to complete such a
project; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary costs for this project will range up to $35,000 to be utilized in
accordance with the budget estimates set out in the memo of Turner — Hill &
Associates, Inc., dated August 28, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the time line for the project is as set out in the memo of Turner — Hill &
Associates, Inc. dated August 28, 2002, with initial submittals for the Tax Credit
Financing due February 7, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman to sign such necessary
documents to affect an agreement between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Turner — Hill &
Associates, Inc.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$35,000 from the Enterprise Income Account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement,
procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman
or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-52, as approved on the 4th day
of September, 2002, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent, and
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-53: SUMMARY: A resolution to build FireLake Fun Center and remodel the former FireLake Bowling Lanes space for gaming.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-53
A RESOLUTION TO BUILD FIRELAKE FUN CENTER AND REMODEL THE FORMER
FIRELAKE BOWLING LANES SPACE FOR GAMING
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to expand its gaming operations, and
WHEREAS, FireLake Bowling Lanes has consistently lost money, but has augmented the
entertainment value of FireLake Entertainment Center and provided a public
attraction to the tribal commercial area, and
WHEREAS, the space presently occupied by FireLake Bowling Lanes is better used for gaming
expansion, and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the bowling equipment should be relocated into a facility to be named FireLake
Fun Center, to be built south of FireLake Discount Foods that shall also contain
an in-line contoured skating area, electronic games, and other family and youth-
oriented recreational activities, and
WHEREAS, sufficient financing is available in the Enterprise Earnings Account, the Tax
Account and the Bingo Account to construct the gaming facilities at a cost of
$978,000 or less, with financing for the electronic games to be provided by the
electronic game vendors at rates lower than those presently paid and one-half of
previous rates proposed by Midwest Development, LLC, and the Firelake Fun
Center to be paid for by additional gaming revenues collected after construction
of the gaming area.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a new facility called FireLake Fun Center shall
be built to house bowling operations and other family and youth activities and the vacated
bowling space in FireLake Entertainment Center shall be remodeled for gaming purposes to
include tournament blackjack, additional electronic bingo games and expanded OTB facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$978,000.00 from the Bingo Account, Enterprise Income Account and the Tax Account fund or
account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion
of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-53, as approved on
the 4th day of September, 2002 with 3 voting for, 1 opposed 1 absent, 0
abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-54: SUMMARY: A resolution to appoint the Election Committee for the 2003 elections.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-54
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT THE ELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE 2003
ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is required by its Election Ordinance to appoint an
election committee to supervise and conduct the tribal election of 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee wishes to reappoint the previous Election Committee:
Gary Bourbonnais, Don Yott, Harold Trousdale, David Bourbonnais, and Carrie
Kieffer; and
RESOLUTION # 03-54 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee appoints the
following tribal members to the Election Committee: Gary Bourbonnais, Don Yott, Harold
Trousdale, David Bourbonnais, and Carrie Kieffer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$1800.00 from the BIA Self-Governance fund or account for the use of the Election Committee
until the filing period or need for additional funds.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-54, as approved on the 4th day
of September, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed 1 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-55: SUMMARY: An amendment for and approval of the 2003 Election Ordinance.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-55
AN AMENDMENT FOR AND APPROVAL OF THE 2003 ELECTION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and
claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is required to conduct its election by an
Election Ordinance, and has approved an ordinance for that purpose in all
previous elections since 1985; and
WHEREAS, the tribal election of 2003 should have an earlier filing date for candidates
on the 6th, 7th, and 8th day of January 2003 and all aspects of the ordinance
should be amended to conform to this date;
RESOLUTION # 03-55 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee amends the
previously approved tribal Election Ordinance wherein the filing dates for candidates in the
election of 2003 shall be the 6th, 7th, and 8th day of January 2003 and declares that the
previous Election Ordinance, as amended, shall be used to conduct the 2003 tribal election.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution Pott # 03-55, as
approved on the 4th day of September, 2002 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-56: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the submission of a Tribal Self-Governance Compact and Annual Funding Agreement to enhance the ability of the CPN to effectively plan and deliver funded services by the Dept. of Health & Human Services.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-56
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TRIBAL SELF-
GOVERNANCE COMPACT AND ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT TO ENHANCE
THE ABILITY OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO EFFECTIVELY PLAN
AND DELIVER FUNDED SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation submitted a self-governance compact and annual
funding agreement as authorized by Resolution 97-38, pursuant to Public Law 93-
638, as amended, to include all existing Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) funded programs presently contracted from the Indian Health
Services and all other services or programs funded from the DHHS; and
RESOLUTION # 03-56 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation exercises the Tribe's right to self-governance
through prioritizing, redesigning and creating new Tribal programs and
reallocating financial resources to more effectively and efficiently meet the needs
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal members through expanded Tribal
Government decision-making authority; and
WHEREAS, direct outpatient services resources from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health
Clinic, for FY 2001, serve 2,176 Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal
members/users, and 10,668 of its proportionate share of other non-indigenous
tribal users living within the former Shawnee Service Unit (Cleveland, Lincoln,
Logan, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie counties, for a total of 12,844; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation strives to promote greater health, social, economic
and political self-sufficiency as well as cultural stability through reduced
bureaucratic burdens.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation continues to support the self-governance compact and annual funding
agreement authorized by Resolution 97-38, under the authority of Public Law 93-638, as
amended, which began in FY 1997.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the Chairman and/or his
designee to negotiate and sign this Compact, Annual Funding Agreement, and all future Funding
Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$7,330,364 annually from the Indian Health Services Annual Funding Agreement for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract
or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-56, as approved on the 25th day
of September, 2002 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and 1 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-57: SUMMARY: A resolution relating to the operation of FireLake Restaurant, an enterprise of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-57
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF FIRELAKE
RESTAURANT, AN ENTERPRISE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and
claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has operated FireLake Restaurant since 1992
for the purpose of providing lunch and dinner to the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee members adopted
Resolution 96-41 in January, 1996 to lease the restaurant to Charlie Coulon,
dba Charlie's FireLake Restaurant under a five (5) year renewable lease; and
RESOLUTION # 03-57 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the present Lessee of FireLake Restaurant is in default on that lease and has
failed to remedy that default and has not responded to a demand letter for
back payments due; and
WHEREAS, a new lessee should be sought under terms that include a rent payment, a
gross receipts payment of at least 6% of gross sales, and 8 ½ % sales taxes
collected on the tribe's behalf; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee believes it is in the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's
best interest to negotiate a new contract for the management and operation
of FireLake Restaurant with an operator who is a tribal member, has at least
ten years of experience in the restaurant business, and adequate capital
available to operate the business;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee authorizes the
Tribal Chairman or his designate to negotiate and sign a five year lease of the FireLake
Restaurant location with an option to renew the lease; to be signed with a tribal member or
members with at least ten years of restaurant experience; and with minimum terms of a
monthly rent payment of at least $1,000.00, a gross sales payment of 6% of gross sales, and
collection of the tribal 8 ½ % sales tax, and adequate capital for operations.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-57, as
approved on the 25th day of September, 2002 with 3 voting for, and 1 voting
opposed, 1 [# correction made in ink pen on original] absent and 1 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-58: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize the payment of the $1,000.00 burial benefit for children who are eligible for enrollment with the CPN for a period within one (1) year from the date of their live birth, in the event of death and burial.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-58
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF THE $1,000 BURIAL BENEFIT
FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLMENT WITH THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION FOR A PERIOD WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF
THEIR LIVE BIRTH IN THE EVENT OF DEATH AND BURIAL
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has established a $1,000 burial benefit for all
enrolled tribal members as of July 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes that after the live birth of a child who is
eligible for enrollment, there are enrollment procedures to follow that require
obtaining a certified birth certificate, submitting an enrollment form to the tribal
rolls office, and allowing for the acceptance period of official enrollment; and
RESOLUTION # 03-58 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has determined that one year from date of birth of a
child who is eligible for enrollment is sufficient time for the enrollment process to
be completed; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution allows an enrollment exception to children for a period of one
year after the date of their live birth, and does not apply to other tribal members
who must be enrolled upon the date of their death to be eligible for the burial
benefit;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the $1,000 Burial Benefit will be funded for
children who are eligible for enrollment with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for a period of one
year from the date of their live birth, after which time they must be enrolled to receive the burial
benefit in the event of death and burial.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-58, as approved on the 16th
day of October, 2002, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-60: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting the US to place certain lands (AKA The Hatley Home) into trust for and on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman, John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer, D. Wayne Trousdale to sign documents necessary to such a request.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-60
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE
CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. THE HATLEY HOME) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING
CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE
TROUSDALE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, recognizing the necessity to provide lands for the
future growth of the Nation's Services, has purchased the real property, located on
the reservation, which should be placed in the governmental jurisdiction of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation by being held in trust by the United States for and on
behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
RESOLUTION # 03-60 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed Chairman John
A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents
necessary to accomplish the placement of the following described property into
trust; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the United
States of America to place into trust the 1 Lot more or less as described as
follows:
A tract of land described as beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot Seven (7) of Section
Thirty (30), Township Ten (10) North, Range Four (4) East of the Indian Meridian,
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma; thence North 85 feet; thence West 255 feet; thence South
85 feet; thence East 255 feet to the point of beginning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation requests that the above described lands be held in trust by the United States
for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr.
and Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents necessary to accomplish this
trust status for this land.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-60, as approved on the 16 day
of October, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-61: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting the US to place certain lands (AKA Sharp) into trust for and on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman, John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer, D. Wayne Trousdale to sign documents necessary to such a request.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-61
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE
CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. SHARP) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A.
BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE TROUSDALE TO SIGN
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, recognizing the necessity to provide lands for the
future growth of the Nation's Services, has purchased the real property, located on
the reservation, which should be placed in the governmental jurisdiction of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation by being held in trust by the United States for and on
behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
RESOLUTION # 03-61 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed Chairman John
A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents
necessary to accomplish the placement of the following described property into
trust; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the United
States of America to place into trust the 40 acres more or less as described as
follows:
The Surface and Mineral Rights of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4
SE/4) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township Ten North (T10N), Range Three East (R3E)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation requests that the above described lands be held in trust by the United States
for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr.
and Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents necessary to accomplish this
trust status for this land.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-61, as approved on the 16th day
of October, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-62: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting the US to place certain lands (AKA Taylor) into trust for and on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman, John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer, D. Wayne Trousdale to sign documents necessary to such a request.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-62
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE
CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. TAYLOR) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A.
BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE TROUSDALE TO SIGN
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, recognizing the necessity to provide lands for the
future growth of the Nation's Services, has purchased the real property, located on
the reservation, which should be placed in the governmental jurisdiction of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation by being held in trust by the United States for and on
behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
RESOLUTION # 03-62 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed Chairman John
A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents
necessary to accomplish the placement of the following described property into
trust; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the United
States of America to place into trust the 15 acres more or less as described as
follows:
A Tract of land described as beginning 825 feet North of the Southeast Corner of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE/c NE/4 SE/4) of Section Thirty-one (31),
Township Ten (10) North, Range Four (4) East of the Indian Meridian, Pottawatomie
County, Oklahoma; thence West 1320 feet; thence North 495 feet; thence East 1320 feet;
thence South 495 feet to the point of beginning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation requests that the above described lands be held in trust by the United States
for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr.
and Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents necessary to accomplish this
trust status for this land.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-62, as approved on the 16 day
of October, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-63: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting the US to place certain lands (AKA Topeka Regional Center) into trust for and on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman, John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer, D. Wayne Trousdale to sign documents necessary to such a request.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-63
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE CERTAIN
LANDS (A.K.A. TOPEKA REGIONAL CENTER) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A.
BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE TROUSDALE TO SIGN
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, recognizing the necessity to provide lands for the future
growth of the Nation's Services, has purchased the real property, located on the
reservation, which should be placed in the governmental jurisdiction of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation by being held in trust by the United States for and on behalf of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed Chairman John A.
Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents necessary
to accomplish the placement of the following described property into trust; and
RESOLUTION # 03-63 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the United States of
America to place into trust the 15 acres more or less as described as follows:
The East 20 Acres of the East 40 Acres of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S ½, SW ¼) of
Section 29, Township 11 South, Range 15 East of the 6th P.M., Shawnee County, Kansas, Less right-
of-way for road purposes on the East side thereof.
ALSO LESS:
The South 120 feet of the East 20 Acres of the East 40 Acres of the South Half of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 29, Township 11 South, Range 15 East of the 6th P.M., Shawnee County, Kansas.
ALSO LESS:
A Tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 11 South, Range 15 East of the
6th P.M., in Shawnee County, Kansas, further described as follows: Commencing at a point on the
East line of said Southwest Quarter 120.00 feet North of the Southeast Corner of said Quarter
Section; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 09 seconds West, parallel to the South Line of said
Quarter Section, a distance of 330.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 43
minutes 03 seconds East parallel to the East Line of Said Quarter Section a distance of 50.00 feet;
thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 09 seconds West, a distance of 235.18 feet to the centerline of a
creek; thence South 64 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds West along the centerline of said creek a
distance of 56.40 feet; thence North 81 degrees 45 minutes 08 seconds West along the centerline of
said creek, a distance of 44.88 feet to a point on the West Line of the East 20 Acres of the East 40
Acres of the South Half of Said Southwest Quarter, said point being 152.00 feet North of the South
Line of said Southwest Quarter, thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 02 seconds West along said
West Line a distance of 32.00 feet to the North Line of the South 120.00 feet of the East 20 Acres of
the East 40 Acres of the South Half of said Quarter Section; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 09
seconds East along said North Line, a distance of 329.85 feet to the point of beginning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation requests that the above described lands be held in trust by the United States for and on behalf of
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary-Treasurer D.
Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents necessary to accomplish this trust status for this land.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-63, as approved on the 16th day of October, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-64: SUMMARY: A resolution amending Resolution #02-84 and amending the charter for a Not-for-Profit Corporate Subsidiary of CPN, Inc., "First National Capital Finance," amending the purposes to be for charitable and educational purposes.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-64
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 02-84 AND AMENDING THE CHARTER FOR A
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATE SUBSIDIARY OF CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
INCORPORATED, "FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL FINANCE," AMENDING THE PURPOSES TO
BE FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has enacted an ordinance, Citizen Band Potawatomi
Corporation Act of 1984, 84-1, under which corporations, both for profit and not-for-
profit, may be chartered; and
WHEREAS, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Incorporated, a federally chartered corporation, wishes to
charter a not-for-profit corporate subsidiary under the provisions of Chapter 12, of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Corporation Act of 1984, 84-1; and
WHEREAS, the not-for-profit corporation shall be named "First National Capital Finance;" and
RESOLUTION # 03-64 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the "Membership" of First National Capital Finance is the Board of Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, the incorporators and subsequent board members of First National Capital Finance shall
consist of three persons named by the Board of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Incorporated;
and
WHEREAS, First National Capital Finance is chartered for the purposes of:
Charitable and educational purposes to the benefit of the people of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of Citizen Potawatomi Nation
hereby amends the charter of the not-for-profit corporation, First National Capital Finance;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes expenditures, encumbrances and operations of the capital, excess funds and corporate functions of First National Capital Finance by the Tribal Chairman or his designate in
accordance with Article VI, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution as it may apply.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-64, as approved on the 16th day of October, 2002, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent, and
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-65: SUMMARY: A resolution amending Resolution #02-85 and amending the charter for a Not-for-Profit Corporate Subsidiary of CPN, Inc., "First National Venture Capital" amending the purposes to be for charitable and educational purposes.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-65
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 02-85 AND AMENDING THE CHARTER FOR A
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATE SUBSIDIARY OF CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
INCORPORATED, "FIRST NATIONAL VENTURE CAPITAL," AMENDING THE PURPOSES TO
BE FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future," except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has enacted an ordinance, Citizen Band Potawatomi
Corporation Act of 1984, 84-1, under which corporations, both for profit and not-for-
profit, may be chartered; and
WHEREAS, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Incorporated, a federally chartered corporation, wishes to
charter a not-for-profit corporate subsidiary under the provisions of Chapter 12, of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Corporation Act of 1984, 84-1; and
WHEREAS, the not-for-profit corporation shall be named "First National Venture Capital;" and
RESOLUTION # 03-65 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the "Membership" of First National Venture Capital is the Board of Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, the incorporators and subsequent board members of First National Venture Capital shall
consist of three persons named by the Board of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Incorporated;
and
WHEREAS, First National Venture Capital is chartered for the purposes of:
Charitable and educational purposes to the benefit of the people of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of Citizen Potawatomi Nation
hereby amends the charter of the not-for-profit corporation, First National Venture Capital;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes expenditures, encumbrances and operations of the capital, excess funds and corporate functions of First National Venture Capital by the Tribal Chairman or his designate in
accordance with Article VI, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution as it may apply.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-65 as approved on the 16 day of Oct. 2002, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-66: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting a new Indian Preference Policy for the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-66
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY FOR THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has
experienced a tremendous period of growth and prosperity in recent years; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes a great need to adopt new policies to ensure
consistency in program management resulting from that period of growth and
prosperity; and
WHEREAS, this Indian Preference Policy will provide tribal directors and managers with a
policy that will standardize procedures for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation when
providing employment, training, contracting, and sub-contracting opportunities;
and
RESOLUTION # 03-66 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes the need to ensure regulatory compliance with
multiple funding sources.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby adopts the attached Indian Preference Policy to give it guidance in the
way it conducts the day to day business and better reflect that current period of growth and
prosperity of the Nation.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-66, as approved on
the 16th day of October, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-67: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting a new Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Self-Monitoring Policy for the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-67
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANT (IHBG)
SELF-MONITORING POLICY FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has
experienced a tremendous period of growth and prosperity in recent years; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee additionally recognizes a great need to adopt a new
IHBG Self-Monitoring Policy to allow it to better manage and reflect that period
of growth and prosperity.
WHEREAS, this Self-Monitoring Policy will provide the Citizen Potawatomi Nation with a
policy that will establish the procedure for self-monitoring of grant activities to
ensure compliance with applicable Federal requirements and monitoring of
performance goals under the Indian Housing Program.
RESOLUTION # 03-67 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby adopts the attached IHBG Self-Monitoring Policy to give it guidance
in the way it conducts the day to day business and better reflect that current period of growth
and prosperity of the Nation.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-67, as approved on
the 16th day of October, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-68: SUMMARY: A resolution of the CPN Business Committee to enter into an agreement with the Architectural Firm of Sikes Abernathie Architects, P.C. for Sikes Abernathie to develop Master Planning/Programming and schematic design for the Murray Hill Center Project.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL FIRM OF SIKES
ABERNATHIE ARCHITECTS, P.C., FOR SIKES ABERNATHIE TO DEVELOP MASTER
PLANNING / PROGRAMMING AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE MURRAY HILL
CENTER PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is interested in developing regional community
centers to serve as administrative facilities social services delivery centers; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is interested in entering into an agreement with
Sikes Abernathie Architects, P.C. for them to conduct Master Planning /
Programming and Schematic designs for the rehabilitation of the existing
structure into social services delivery offices and to design a new structure to
serve as a community building as a part of the overall development of the Murray
Hill Center; and
RESOLUTION # 03-68 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the preliminary costs for this project will range up to $10,000 to be utilized in
accordance with the budget estimates set out in the agreement of Sikes Abernathie
Architects, P.C. dated October 15, 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman and D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary / Treasurer, to sign such necessary documents to effect an agreement between the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Sikes Abernathie, P.C.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business Committee of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $10,000 from the Murray Hill
Center Project Fund for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-68 as approved on the 16th day
of October, 2002, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent,
and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-69: SUMMARY: A resolution repealing Resolution #93-47 (establishing Public Defender).
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-69
A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION POTT # 93-47
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Sec. 2: "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future
except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation adopted Resolution Pott# 93-47
establishing the position of Public Defender and appointing Henry A.
Ware, and charged the office with "affording legal representation to
indigent persons;" and
WHEREAS, Article 16, Section 1(f) of the Tribal Constitution, which states "....., and
at his own expense to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.", and
that statement is in constitutional conflict with the language of Resolution
Pott# 93-47 wherein an appointee of the Business Committee called the
Public Defender is charged with "affording legal representation to indigent
persons;" and
RESOLUTION # 03-69 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Resolution Pott# 93-47 that created the position of Public Defender should
not have been passed in that the position is unconstitutional under the
Constitution of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby repeals Resolution Pott# 93-47 and all related tribal codes,
statutes, laws or resolutions applying to the functions of the Public Defender as affording
legal representation to indigent persons in [sic]. ["in [sic] written in ink pen on original]
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-
69, as approved on the 30th day of October, 2002 with 3 voting for, and 0
voting opposed, and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Tribal Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary-Treasurer
03-70: SUMMARY: A resolution amending Resolution #03-34 to authorize a Road Design Contract under the authority of P.L. 93-638 to include the following plans, specifications and estimates: Wellness Center parking lot, a road to access the new Child Care Center, a road to service the Heritage Center/Visitors Center Complex and design of the CPN Visitors Center.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-70
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 03-34 TO AUTHORIZE A ROAD
DESIGN CONTRACT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF P.L. 93-638 TO INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES: WELLNESS CENTER
PARKING LOT, A ROAD TO ACCESS THE NEW CHILD CARE CENTER, A ROAD
TO SERVICE THE HERITAGE CENTER/VISITORS CENTER COMPLEX AND
DESIGN OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION VISITORS CENTER
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to enter into Public Law 93-638 contract
with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to design and construct roads within the
Nation's jurisdictional area as afforded under the Indian Reservation Roads
Program; and
RESOLUTION # 03-70 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) identifies
the Nation's priorities for design and construction of transportation and
improvements to be submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation identifies the "Wellness Center Parking Lot,"
which is currently under construction, as a project on its TIP priority list; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation additionally identifies in its Proposal for Design
Project in its FY 2003 TIP the following projects: (1) The Heritage
Center/Museum road; (2) The Visitor Center Planning and Design; and, (3) The
road to access the new Child Care Center.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee for ["for" crossed out and "of" written above in ink pen on original] the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby approves the attached Proposal for Design of the above listed projects contained in the Nation's TIP pursuant to Public Law 93-638 and Public Law 100-472.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$228,000 from the Indian Reservation Roads Fund for the negotiation, operation, enforcement,
procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman
or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-70, as approved on the 30th
day of October, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-71: SUMMARY: A resolution to terminate the Attorney Contract with Michael Minnis and Associates and authorizing a contract with Jon Pappas.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-71
A RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE THE ATTORNEY CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL
MINNIS AND ASSOCIATES AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH JON
PAPPAS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to terminate the
present attorney contract with Michael Minnis and Associates; and
WHEREAS, the contract under which the Citizen Potawatomi Nation employs Michael Minnis
and Associates operates under the supervision of the Tribal Chairman and
requires a thirty-day notice to terminate; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee wishes to hire Jon Pappas, Tribal Attorney General, as
Tribal Attorney and authorizes him to hire assistant counsel as needed;
RESOLUTION # 03-71 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tribal Chairman is authorized to send
notice to Michael Minnis and Associates that their Attorney Contract with the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is terminated and the final contract payment will be made in thirty days.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$130,000 from the Indirect Cost Account, BIA Contract and Enterprise Income Account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract
or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-71, as approved on the 30th
day of October, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-72: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing payment of the administrative costs associated with the accounting services for the CPN Enterprises to be allocated from the Enterprise Income Account on a quarterly basis.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-72
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION ENTERPRISES TO BE ALLOCATED FROM THE
ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT ON A QUARTERLY BASIS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Enterprises are assessed fees for administrative
and accounting services per month that are paid on a proportionate percentage
basis as an expense to each enterprise; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Accounting Director has requested that the fees
for accounting and administrative services be taken from the Enterprise Income
Account and entered as an expense to the Enterprise Administrative Cost Pool in
order to simplify the accounting process and create a more equitable fee structure
for each enterprise.
RESOLUTION # 03-72 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes payment of the administrative and accounting services for the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Enterprises to be allocated from the Enterprise Income Account
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$207,995.25 from the Enterprise Income Account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contractor agreement by the Tribal Chairman
or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT #03-72, as approved on the
day of October 30, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, 0
abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-73: SUMMARY: A resolution creating the position of Tribal Legal Aid.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-73
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF TRIBAL LEGAL AID
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation adopted Resolution Pott# 93-47
establishing the position of Public Defender and appointing Henry A.
Ware, and charged the office with "affording legal representation to
indigent persons;" and
WHEREAS, Article 16, Section 1(f) of the Tribal Constitution, which states "....., and
at his own expense to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.", and
that statement is in constitutional conflict with the language of Resolution
Pott# 93-47 wherein an appointee of the Business Committee called the
Public Defender is charged with "affording legal representation to indigent
persons;" and
RESOLUTION # 03-73 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, a need exists to provide legal advice to tribal members and representation
of juveniles and indigent tribal members in civil matters before the Tribal
Court;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby creates the position of Tribal Legal Aid affording legal
representation to indigent persons and juveniles in civil matters and legal advice to tribal
members.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $38,000 from the Tribal Court fund for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this project by the Tribal
Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution
#POTT 03-73 as approved on the 30th day of October 2002, with 3 voting for, and
0 voting opposed, and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Tribal Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary-Treasurer
03-74: SUMMARY: A resolution in support of any reference made to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma in any existing codes, statutes, ordinances or procedures be here and forever changed to the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-74
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ANY REFERENCE MADE TO THE CITIZEN
BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA IN ANY EXISTING CODES,
STATUTES, ORDINANCES, OR PROCEDURES BE HERE AND FOREVER
CHANGED TO THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes that the Tribe changed the name of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma to Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
1996;
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has found that there are various codes, statutes,
ordinances, and procedures that still have the name of the Tribe as Citizen Band
Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma and for the sake of accuracy and consistency they
should read Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
RESOLUTION # 03-74 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, all codes, statutes,
ordinances, and procedures shall be forever changed and referred to the correct name of the
Tribe, that being the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-74, as approved on the 30th day
of October, 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed and 2 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-75: SUMMARY: A resolution naming the Board of Directors of First National Bank and Trust to serve as the Board of Directors of First National Capital Finance, hereby replacing the incorporators and exiting interim board.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-75
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL
BANK AND TRUST TO SERVE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIRST
NATIONAL CAPITAL FINANCE, HEREBY REPLACING THE INCORPORATORS
AND EXITING INTERIM BOARD.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has incorporated a not for profit corporation, First
National Capital Finance under the Citizen Nation Potawatomi Corporation Act of
1984, 84-1, under which corporations, both for profit and not-for-profit, may be
chartered; and
WHEREAS, the incorporators and interim Board of Directors was appointed by the Board of
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Incorporated.
RESOLUTION # 03-75 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby appoints the Board of Directors of First National Bank and Trust to
serve simultaneously and one and the same as the Board of Directors of First National Capital
Finance.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation authorizes expenditures, encumbrances and operations of the capital,
excess funds and corporate functions of First National Capital Finance by the Tribal Chairman or
his designate in accordance with Article VI, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution as it may apply.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-75 as approved on the 13th
day of November, 2002, with 3 voting for, 2 opposed, 0 absent,
and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-76: SUMMARY: A resolution naming the Board of Directors of First National Bank and Trust to serve as the Board of Directors of First National Venture Capital, hereby replacing the incorporators and exiting interim board.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-76
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIRST NATIONAL
BANK AND TRUST TO SERVE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FIRST
NATIONAL VENTURE CAPITAL, HEREBY REPLACING THE INCORPORATORS
AND EXITING INTERIM BOARD.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has incorporated a not for profit corporation, First
National Venture Capital under the Citizen Nation Potawatomi Corporation Act
of 1984, 84-1, under which corporations, both for profit and not-for-profit, may be
chartered; and
WHEREAS, the incorporators and interim Board of Directors was appointed by the Board of
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Incorporated.
RESOLUTION # 03-76 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby appoints the Board of Directors of First National Bank and Trust to
serve simultaneously and one and the same as the Board of Directors of First National Venture
Capital.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation authorizes expenditures, encumbrances and operations of the capital,
excess funds and corporate functions of First National Venture Capital by the Tribal Chairman or
his designate in accordance with Article VI, Section 2 of the Tribal Constitution as it may apply.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-76 as approved on the 13th
day of November, 2002, with 3 voting for, 2 opposed, 0 absent,
and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-77: SUMMARY: A resolution of the CPN Business committee to appropriate funds for preliminary costs associated with the development of a multifamily housing project in Topeka, Kansas in support of the Regional Center.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION BUSINESS COMMITTEE
TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PRELIMINARY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT IN TOPEKA KANSAS IN
SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL CENTER.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is developing Regional Council Area community
centers including administrative facilities, social services delivery centers and
multifamily housing; and
RESOLUTION # 03-77 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, it is necessary to pay preliminary costs for a development team of designers,
packagers, developers, construction contractors, multifamily project managers and
such other professionals as may be required to complete such a project; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary costs for this project will range up to $35,000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation by act of this resolution, approves the payment of preliminary development
costs for a multifamily housing project in Topeka, Kansas.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $35,000 from the Enterprise
Income Account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this project, contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-77 as approved on the 13th day
of November, 2002, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent, and
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-78: SUMMARY: A resolution granting the Sac & Fox Nation the authority to operate the FY2003 Food Distribution Program within the CPN tribal jurisdiction.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-78
A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE SAC AND FOX NATION THE AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE FY 2003 FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION TRIBAL JURISDICTION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Sac and Fox Nation is requesting authority to operate the FY 2003 Food Distribution
Program within the Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal jurisdiction, for the benefit of
Indian people residing in our area;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation gives the Sac and Fox Nation authority to operate the FY 2003 Food Distribution Program on
Indian Reservations (FDPIR) within the Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal jurisdiction.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-78, as approved on the 13th day of November, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-79: SUMMARY: A resolution changing the Quarterly Business Committee Meeting from Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002 to Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-79
A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE QUARTERLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
FROM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2002 TO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2002
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a history of organized self government since time immemorial, sovereign
powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United
States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council
by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution, Article 14, Section 1, states that the
regular quarterly meeting of the Business Committee shall be held the last
Thursday in February, May, August and November; and
WHEREAS, due to the holidays and a lack of a quorum, the November Quarterly Business
Committee meeting will be rescheduled to December 4, 2002;
RESOLUTION # 03-79 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation approves the rescheduling of the November 28, 2002 Quarterly Business Committee Meeting
to December 4, 2002.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-79, as approved on
the 13th day of November, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-81: SUMMARY: A resolution appointment CPN Floodplain Management Board members.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-81
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 01-40 adopted on October 25, 2000 established the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Floodplain Board, appointed members and designated
duties; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 01-40 directs that the floodplain board shall be composed of
five (5) members to be appointed by the Business Committee of Citizen
Potawatomi Nation and that all members must be tribal members and/or
employees within the traditional boundary area of Citizen Potawatomi
Nation;
RESOLUTION # 03-81 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Resolution 01-40 further states that members of the Floodplain
Management Board shall serve without compensation and members of the
Floodplain Management Board may be removed for cause by the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation only after a public hearing
for that purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby appoints the following members to the Floodplain
Management Board:
Bob Trousdale for a six year term expiring 10/11/2008
Wayne Sligar for a six year term expiring 10/11/2008
Art Muller for a six year term expiring 10/11/2008
Kristi Smith for a six year term expiring 10/11/2008
Robert Carlile for a six year term expiring 10/11/2008
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-81, as approved
on the 13th day of November, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0
absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-82: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize elected officials Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr., and Supreme Court Justice G. William Rice to represent the CPN at the United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland in working with the draft declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-82
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ELECTED OFFICIALS CHAIRMAN JOHN A.
BARRETT, JR. AND SUPREME COURT JUSTICE G. WILLIAM RICE TO
REPRESENT THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AT THE UNITED NATIONS,
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND IN WORKING WITH THE DRAFT DECLARATION ON
THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations has an important and continuing role to play in
promoting and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples and;
WHEREAS, the Commission on Human Rights, Sub-Commission on Prevention of
Discrimination and Protection of Minorities of the United Nations has a
draft declaration as agreed upon by the members of the working group of
the Commission which affirms that indigenous peoples are equal in
dignity and rights to all other peoples and;
RESOLUTION # 03-82 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, representation of the Indian Tribes of Oklahoma and the United States is
vitally important so the American Indians as indigenous people have a
presence with the working group.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Supreme Court Justice
G. William Rice to travel to Geneva, Switzerland to represent the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation at the United Nations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution,
the Business Committee authorizes expenditures of the trip to Geneva. The Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $4,500.00 from the Tribal
Court fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement,
settlement and/or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his
designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-82, as approved
on the 13th day of November, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0
absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-83: SUMMARY: A resolution to appropriate funds for the installment payments on the FireLake Discount Foods and the Bowling Center Loans.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-83
A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
ON THE FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS AND THE BOWLING CENTER LOANS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United
States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to
act now or in the future except those relating to claims or treaties with the United
States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has previously
approved loan agreements to borrow funds for construction of the Bowling
Center and FireLake Discount Foods; and
WHEREAS, the obligations to pay the loan payments occur on a monthly basis and should be
paid from the Enterprise Income Account.
RESOLUTION # 03-83 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent with
the delegation of powers defined in the Constitution, it is hereby authorized to appropriate
necessary funds to timely pay all payments due under the terms of the notes and debt instruments
originally approved by the Business Committee from the Enterprise Income Account for payment
by the Tribal Chairman or his designate until the obligation is paid in full.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-83 as approved on
the 13th day of November, 2002, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 0
abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-84: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the CPN's Fiscal Year 2003 Budgets.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-84
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGETS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of
American Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the
Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or
delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to
act now or in the future", except those relating to trust fund
expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has been provided duplicate Budget Binders
containing every program budget funded by the Department of the
Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs FY 2003 Annual Funding Agreement
including Department of Labor - PL 102-477 and Department of Health
and Human Services Child Care funds, Indirect Costs, Department of
Health and Human Services/Indian Health Service FY 2003 Annual
Funding Agreement, Federal Grants and Contracts, and Tribal Set-
Asides;
RESOLUTION # 03-84 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes that budgets provided in 2003 Budget
Binders are intended as management and planning tools for each
program and service provided by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee accepts that budget line items may or may not
change over the next 12 months to better fit the needs of the program or
service but that the total budgets will not be changed, reduced, or
increased significantly as a result; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee approves the entire Budget Binder and all budget
contained therein or approximately $31,413,952.00 in FY 2003
expenditures.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
authorizes the Fiscal Year 2003 budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $31,413,952.00 from the Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian
Affairs FY 2003 Annual Funding Agreement including Department of Labor - PL 102-
477 and Department of Health and Human Services Child Care funds, Indirect Costs,
Department of Health and Human Services/Indian Health Service FY 2003 Annual
Funding Agreement, Federal Grants and Contracts, and Tribal Set-Asides for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of tribal
programs, services, grants, contracts, and compacts by the Tribal Chairman or his
designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution
#POTT 03-84 as approved on the 4th day of December 2002, with 5 voting for,
and 0 voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-85: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing increased matching funds, if necessary, for the construction of a Child Development Center; ICDBG Project B-00-SR-40-2438.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-85
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASED MATCHING FUNDS, IF
NECESSARY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTER; ICDBG PROJECT B-00-SR-40-2438
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and
claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation $688,910 in construction funds for a new Child
Development Center; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation initially authorized $300,000 to be utilized as
leverage for the Child Development Center; and
RESOLUTION # 03-85 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the projected cost for the Child Development Center is $1,288,610.00, not
including furnishings, equipments and fixtures; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has requested HUD approval to utilize a tribal
employee as a general contractor for all construction activities (force account
construction) for the Child Development Center in an effort to obtain the most
value from the project; and
WHEREAS, additional funds are available for construction of the Child Development
Center from the Child Care Third Party Billing Fund in the amount of
$617,199; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of up to
$617,199 from the Child Care Third Party Billing fund for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of the Child Development Center
Project; lCDBG # B-00-SR-40-2438.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution # POTT 03-85, as
approved on the 4th day of December, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 voting
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-86: SUMMARY: A resolution certifying that the CPN will cover any and all cost overruns in the completion of the Child Development Center, ICDBG Project B00-SR40-2438.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-86
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THAT THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WILL COVER ANY AND ALL COST OVERRUNS IN THE COMPLETION OF THE
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER; ICDBG PROJECT B-00-SR-40-2438
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and
otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all
matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and
claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation $688,910 in construction funds for a new Child
Development Center; and
RESOLUTION # 03-86 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation initially authorized $300,000 to be utilized as
leverage for the Child Development Center; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has requested HUD approval to utilize a tribal
employee as a general contractor for all construction activities (force account
construction) for the Child Development Center in an effort to obtain the most
value from the project; and
WHEREAS, prior to approval for force account construction HUD has requested a tribal
resolution certifying that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will cover any and all
cost overruns in completing the Child Development Center Project; and
WHEREAS, additional funds are available for construction of the Child Development
Center from the Child Care Third Party Billing Fund;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation to cover any and all cost overruns in completing the Child Development Center
Project; ICDBG # B-00-SR-40-2438.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution # POTT 03-86, as
approved on the 4th day of December, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 voting
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-87: SUMMARY: A resolution to amend Resolution #01-40 (A Resolution establishing a Citizen Potawatomi Nation Floodplains Board, appointing members, and designating duties) to change the Floodplain Board Meeting date from "at least once a month" to "at least once a quarter."
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-87
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 01-40 TO CHANGE THE FLOODPLAIN
BOARD MEETING DATE FROM "AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH" TO "AT LEAST
ONCE A QUARTER"
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to
act now or in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust
land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 01-40, paragraph four on page 3, states "the Board is to hold
regularly scheduled meetings at least once each month, and such other
special or emergency meetings as deemed necessary by the Chairman";
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Floodplain Board members held a meeting on
November 15, 2002 and voted to amend the frequency of meetings from monthly
to quarterly;
RESOLUTION # 03-87 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby approves changing the Floodplain Board meetings from monthly to
quarterly.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution # POTT # 03-87 approved
on the 4th day of December, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 voting opposed,
0 absent and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-88: SUMMARY: A resolution amending Resolution #03-81 (A Resolution appointing Citizen Potawatomi Nation Floodplain Management Board Members) regarding the terms of office of the CPN Floodplain Management Board Members.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-88
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 03-81 REGARDING THE TERMS
OF OFFICE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT BOARD MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 03-81 adopted on November 13, 2002 established that each
member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Floodplain Board shall be
appointed for six year terms; and
WHEREAS, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Floodplain Management Board members
held a meeting on November 15, 2002 and voted to amend the terms of
office of the Floodplain Management Board members to be staggered, as
noted below:
RESOLUTION # 03-88 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
Bob Trousdale for a six year term expiring 10/11/2008
Wayne Sligar for a four year term expiring 10/11/2006
Art Muller for a four year term expiring 10/11/2006
Kristi Smith for a two year term expiring 10/11/2004
Robert Carlile for a two year term expiring 10/11/2004
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby approves the above amended terms of office of the Floodplain
Management Board Members.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-88 approved on
the 4th day of December, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0
absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-89: SUMMARY: A resolution calling for adoption of the United Nations Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples developed by the Working Group on the Rights of Indigenous Populations.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-89
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS DRAFT
DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DEVELOPED BY THE
WORKING GROUP ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes that one of the most important initiatives for
indigenous peoples is the development of a United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation acknowledges that the contents of the Draft United
Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples consist of 19 introductory
paragraphs and 45 articles which are divided into nine sections; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation acknowledges that the sections cover a wide range of
human rights and fundamental freedoms related to indigenous people, including the right
to preserve and develop cultural characteristics and distinct identities; ownership and use
of traditional lands and natural resources; and protection against extermination; and
RESOLUTION # 03-89 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation acknowledges the steps taken toward adoption began in
1985 with the Working Group on Indigenous Populations for an eventual adoption and
proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly, and that the Working Group on
Indigenous Populations has continued their efforts through the years with improved and
refined text; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation chooses to provide an opportunity for elected officials,
TRIBAL CHAIRMAN JOHN A. BARRETT, JR, and SUPREME COURT CHIEF
JUSTICE G. WILLIAM RICE to participate with the Working Group on Indigenous
Populations at the United Nations Human Rights Meeting for 2002 in Geneva,
Switzerland.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business Committee of
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation adopts the United Nations Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples as an awareness-raising process of the world-wide efforts of indigenous people to maintain
genuine improvements in human rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the work toward a final draft adoption which includes the following rights:
• Rights to self-determination, participation in the life of the State, nationality and freedom
from discrimination
• Threats to the survival of indigenous peoples as distinct peoples
• The spiritual, linguistic and cultural identity of indigenous peoples
• Education, information and labor rights
• Participatory rights, development and other economic and social rights
• Land and resource rights
• The exercise of self-determination, indigenous institutions
• The effective implementation of the Declaration and general concluding provisions
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-89, approved on the 4th day of
December, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-90: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing payment of costs associated with the relocation and facility improvements for 1450-AM KGFF Radio Station.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-90
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
RELOCATION AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1450-AM KGFF RADIO
STATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation purchased 1450-AM KGFF Radio Station in 1998
to be an integral part of the Nation's advertising and public awareness campaign
by promoting businesses owned and services provided by the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation; and
WHEREAS, the lease agreement of the building where 1450-AM KGFF is presently located
will expire on December 31, 2002; and
WHEREAS, FireLake Discount Foods was originally designed to house the 1450-AM KGFF
Radio Station.
RESOLUTION # 03-90 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation authorizes payment of the relocation and facilities improvement cost to
move 1450-AM KGFF Radio Station to the FireLake Discount Foods building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$140,000 from the Enterprise Income Account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement,
procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman
or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-90, as approved on the 4th
day of December, 2002 with 3 voting for, 2 opposed 0 absent, 0
abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-103: SUMMARY: A resolution increasing the Nation's leverage for the CPN's Nutrition and Wellness Center funded under the FY1999 ICDBG Program through the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (Construction costs).
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-103
A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE NATION'S LEVERAGE FOR THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION'S "NUTRITION AND WELLNESS CENTER" FUNDED
UNDER THE FY 1999 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (CONSTRUCTION COSTS)
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to
act now or in the future," except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust
land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation was awarded $750,000 by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Indian Community
Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG) for the construction of a Nutrition
and Wellness Center in FY 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation leveraged $100,000 from the Bureau of Indian
Affairs (BIA) Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Master Planning and Construction
Project, Contract Number CTBO8T82113 by Resolution 99-60; and
RESOLUTION # 03-103 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation further leveraged a total of $350,000 from tribal
revenue including the Indian Health Service Self-Governance Compact, third
party billings and enterprise profits by Resolution 99-60; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation authorized the appropriation of $1,200,000 for
Wellness Center Construction via Resolution 02-14, dated 8-30-2001; and
WHEREAS, the Nutrition and Wellness Center construction budget projections have increased
due to inflation, increased square footage resulting from design changes to meet
program requirements;
WHEREAS, the total building construction cost is currently estimated at $1,772,238.66, which
is $450,000 more than is currently appropriated through ICDBG and prior
leveraged commitments;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation fully supports
the increased leverage necessary to complete the Nutrition and Wellness Center funded under the
FY 1999 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program through the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes an additional appropriation of
$450,000 from Third Party Billings from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Clinic for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of the Nutrition
and Wellness Center by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 03-103, as approved on the 18th
day of December 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed and 2 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-104: SUMMARY: A resolution increasing the Nation's leverage for the CPN's Nutrition and Wellness Center funded under the FY1999 ICDBG Program through the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (Parking Lot).
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-104
A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE NATION'S LEVERAGE FOR THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION'S "NUTRITION AND WELLNESS CENTER" FUNDED
UNDER THE FY 1999 INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (PARKING LOT)
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of
June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to
act now or in the future," except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust
land indebtedness, and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation was awarded $750,000 by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Indian Community
Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG) for the construction of a Nutrition
and Wellness Center in FY 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation leveraged $100,000 from the Bureau of Indian
Affairs (BIA) Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Master Planning and Construction
Project, Contract Number CTBO8T82113 by Resolution 99-60; and
RESOLUTION # 03-104 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation further leveraged a total of $350,000 from tribal
revenue including the Indian Health Service Self-Governance Compact, third
party billings and enterprise profits by Resolution 99-60; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation authorized the appropriation of $1,200,000 for
Wellness Center Construction via Resolution 02-14, dated 8-30-2001; and
WHEREAS, the Nutrition and Wellness Center construction budget projections have increased
due to inflation, increased square footage resulting from design changes to meet
program requirements;
WHEREAS, the total parking lot costs are currently estimated at $415,000, which is $215,000
more than is currently appropriated through ICDBG and prior leveraged
commitments;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation fully supports
the increased leverage necessary to complete the Nutrition and Wellness Center funded under the
FY 1999 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program through the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes an additional appropriation of
$215,000 from the Indian Reservation Roads Fund for the negotiation, operation, enforcement,
procurement, settlement, and or completion of the Nutrition and Wellness Center by the Tribal
Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT 03-104, as approved on the 18th
day of December 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed and 2 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-105: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the FY2003 Family Violence Prevention Services Grant application to the Administration for Children and Families - Dept. of Health & Human Services.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-105
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 FAMILY VIOLENCE
PREVENTION SERVICES GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES — DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Child Welfare Program has
operated a Family Violence Prevention Services grant for several years
and has developed a professional working relationship with the Office of
Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families;
and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Child Welfare Program will
contract with Project Safe and the Unzner Centre for auxiliary services to
victims of family violence and their dependents with seventy-percent of
the funds made available from the Family Violence Grant; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the Family Violence component of the Indian Child Welfare
Program is to provide immediate shelter and related assistance to victims
of family violence and to expand efforts to prevent family violence; and
WHEREAS, these goals will be met if funding is received from the Administration for
Children and Families as a result of this grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the grant renewal of the Family Violence Prevention
Services Grant to the Administration for Children and Families — DHHS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $99,039 from the Family Violence Prevention fund or account for the
negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this
contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution # 03-105,
as approved on the 18th day of December 2002, with 3 voting for, 0 voting
against, and 2 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-106: SUMMARY: A continuation of Resolution #03-11 authorizing appropriations from the Enterprise Income Account for general operating expenses of the CPN enterprises until approval of the 2003 enterprise budgets.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-106
A CONTINUATION OF RESOLUTION 03-11 AUTHORIZING
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT FOR
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION ENTERPRISES UNTIL APPROVAL OF THE 2003 ENTERPRISE
BUDGETS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation owns the following enterprises: FireLake
Entertainment Center, FireLake Tribal Store#2, FireLake Discount Foods,
FireLake Golf, FireLake Gift Shop, FireLake Restaurant, FireLake Farm
FireLake Mini Put, KGFF Radio Station, Leased Enterprises, Food
Service, and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Enterprise Income Account was established to maintain profits from
the enterprises for purposes designated and appropriated by the Business
Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation shall authorize appropriations from the Enterprise Income Account
for general operating expenses that may be needed prior to the Business Committee
approval of the 2003 enterprise budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $ 150,000 from the Enterprise Income Account for the negotiation,
operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or
agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-106, as approved
on the 18th day of December 2002 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent,
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-108: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing submission of an application to the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) for a tribal governance grant encompassing the development and ratification of a new tribal constitution.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-108
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
ADMINISTRATION FOR NATIVE AMERICANS (ANA) FOR A TRIBAL
GOVERNANCE GRANT ENCOMPASSING THE DEVELOPMENT AND
RATIFICATION OF A NEW TRIBAL CONSTITUTION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition
and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation certifies the tribal community has provided input
into the development and planning of this constitutional development project as
evidenced by regularly scheduled Business Committee Meetings, the General
Council meeting held on June 29th, 2002, Regional Meetings held each year in the
nine regions, and a tribal questionnaire mailed to over 12,000 Potawatomi
households on November 26th, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, through community input and planning, has placed
a high priority on the development of a new Tribal Constitution in order to
strengthen the stability, efficiency, accountability, and legitimacy of their
government; and
RESOLUTION # 03-108 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Constitutional Development Project will entail the creation of a constitutional
Committee to complete all administrative tasks, public input and education,
implementation of a Constitutional Committee, submission and approval of the
new Constitution by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and ratification by the
membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
WHEREAS, the Constitutional Development Project will last 17 months beginning May 1, 2003
or as soon as funds are received from the Administration for Native Americans
and ending on or about October 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the proposed federal budget for the 17 month project is $169,188 including
$131,357 in direct costs and $37,831 in indirect expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will provide twenty percent matching funds as
required by the Administration for Native Americans and as documented in the
application including administrative direction by the Tribal Chairman and travel
and operating expenses for the nine Regional Offices.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby
authorizes the submission of an application to the Administration for Native Americans for a
Tribal Governance Grant encompassing the development and ratification if a new Tribal
Constitution and delegates signatory authority to the Chairman or Vice-Chairman for all
necessary grant documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, and
consistent with the separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee of
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $169,188 from the
Administration for Native Americans (ANA) fund or account for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution # POTT 03-108, as
approved on the 2nd day of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, 0 absent, and 0 abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-109: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the Sacred Heart Mission Master Preservation Plan Project Proposal submitted in invitation to the National Park Service's FY2003 Historic Preservation Fund Grant to Indian Tribes.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-109
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SACRED HEART MISSION MASTER
PRESERVATION PLAN PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED IN INVITATION
TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S FISCAL YEAR 2003 HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND GRANT TO INDIAN TRIBES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will work collaboratively with the Sacred
Heart Mission Historical Society, St. Gregory's Abbey and University and
the Oklahoma Historical Society to conceive a master preservation plan
for the preservation and complete stabilization of the Sacred Heart
Mission in Konawa, Oklahoma, a National Register property; and
RESOLUTION # 03-109 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will contribute all indirect costs for this
project in excess of 25% of the total direct costs as an in-kind contribution
as well as donate the salary, fringe and indirect costs for the Project
Director and Principal Investigator; and
WHEREAS, the funding for this documentation project in the amount of $46,449.00 is
funded by the National Park Service.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports submitting "The Sacred Heart Mission Master Preservation
Plan Project" proposal to the National Park Service to request a grant for $50,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $50,000 from the Sacred Heart Mission Master Preservation Plan Project
or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-109, as approved
on the 2nd day of January 2003, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent,
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-110: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the CPN's submittal of "The Bourbonnais Log House Revitalization Project: Repairing and preserving a tribally owned National Register Property" proposal in invitation to the National Park Service's Fiscal Year 2003 Historic Preservation fund Grant to Indian Tribes.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-110
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
SUBMITTAL OF "THE BOURBONNAIS LOG HOUSE REVITALIZATION
PROJECT: REPAIRING AND PRESERVING A TRIBALLY OWNED
NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY" PROPOSAL IN INVITATION TO THE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S FISCAL YEAR 2003 HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND GRANT TO INDIAN TRIBES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is dedicated to the preservation and
restoration of the historic Bourbonnais Log House, a 100% tribally owned
National Register property located on tribal trust lands; and
RESOLUTION # 03-110 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Bourbonnais Log House is a component of the Shawnee Friends
Mission Town Site and was nominated to the National Register of Historic
Places on March 7, 1973; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will hire only qualified preservation
consultants for the project, submit repair and preservation plans to the
National Park Service for restoration approval, conform to Section 106
requirements, and erect a sign during the project notifying the public of
the funding source; and
WHEREAS, once the project is completed the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will maintain
and safeguard the restored Bourbonnais Log House for at least 10 years;
and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee will demonstrate its commitment to this project
by contributing costs to employ the Project Director at a 50% FTE and
Tribal Engineer at a 25% FTE, fringe benefits, the use of its tribal
construction force, and indirect costs over 25%; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service awards funds in the amount of $50,000 to hire
the consultants, purchase all building repair materials and indirect costs up
to 25% to carry out the restoration of the historic Bourbonnais Log House.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports submitting "The Bourbonnais Log House Revitalization
Project: Repairing and Preserving a Tribally Owned National Register Property" proposal
to the National Park Service to request a grant for $50,000.
RESOLUTION # 03-110 PAGE # 3
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $50,000 from the "Bourbonnais Log House Revitalization
Project" or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement,
and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-110, as approved
on the 2nd day of January 2003, with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent,
0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-111: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing submission of the CPN's Grant proposal entitled "Stop Violence Against Indian Women Planning Grant" offered by the US Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-111
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIAN
WOMEN PLANNING GRANT" OFFERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through continuation of Potawatomi history of organized self-government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes the urgent problem of domestic
violence, sexual assault, and stalking among Native American women; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that Native Americans are at significantly greater risk of
violence than other Americans and studies indicate that Native American women
report significantly higher rates of intimate partner violence than women of other
racial backgrounds; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's proposed planning grant will support program
planning, training, and community assessments of STOP Violence program aimed
at strengthening the tribal justice system response to violence against Native
American women and to improve support services; and
WHEREAS, the focus of the planning grant will be on training and development of law
enforcement officers, court personnel, prosecutors to more effectively identify
and respond to violent crimes against Native American women; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's goal is to provide assistance and support service
to women victims and deter violence against Native American women; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will provide 20% matching as required by the U.S.
Department of Justice and documented in the application for
personnel, fringe benefits, and rent.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation supports the application and submission of the grant proposal entitled "STOP Violence Against
Indian Women Planning Grant" in answer to the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
FY2003 announcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $75,000 from the
STOP Violence fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT #03-111 as approved on the 2nd day
of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-112: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the application and submission of the CPN's Grant Proposal entitled "Oklahoma Native American Abstinence Education Coalition Implementation Grant" in answer to the Dept. of Health & Human Service's FY2003 announcement.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-112
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "OKLAHOMA
NATIVE AMERICAN ABSTINENCE EDUCATION COALITION IMPLEMENTATION
GRANT" IN ANSWER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE'S
FY 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through continuation of Potawatomi history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by
this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is applying for a three-year implementation grant
under the SPRANS Community-Based Abstinence Education Projects Grant Program
administered by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and
Services Administration (HRSA) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services to begin a statewide initiative to teach abstinence-only (until marriage)
education to American Indian adolescents aged 12 to 18 with the assistance of four
Indian Nation and/or Indian-only school partners beginning July 1, 2003 and ending
June 30, 2006; and
RESOLUTION # 03-112 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation founded the Oklahoma Native American Abstinence
Education Coalition (ONAAEC) during a Fiscal Year 2001 SPRANS Abstinence-
only Education Planning Grant to research and develop an implementation strategy
for training abstinence teachers and offering a curriculum to teens that target the
prevention of teenage pregnancy and premarital sexual activity; and
WHEREAS, the ONAAEC has researched a culturally sensitive and age-appropriate curriculum to
meet the needs of a Native American audience of adolescents, aged 12 to 18, that
promotes abstinence-until marriage; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will administer abstinence education programs locally
and subcontract with Indian Nation partners and Indian schools, where funding
permits, to provide the necessary funds associated with teacher training, teacher
costs, local and national travel, curriculums, and teaching aids to administer an
abstinence-only education program to the partner's/school's service population
within the partner's respective jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation receives three-year funding from the DHHS to carry
out the Abstinence Education Implementation project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation supports the application and submission of the grant proposal entitled "Oklahoma Native
American Abstinence Education Coalition Implementation Grant" in answer to the U. S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration FY2003
announcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $884,997.00
from the Abstinence Grant fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement,
settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-112, as
approved on the 2nd day of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 voting
opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-113: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize appropriations from the Enterprise Income Account to the Headquarters Account for payment of expenses related to the upkeep and maintenance of the CPN Headquarters.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-113
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE
ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT TO THE HEADQUARTERS ACCOUNT
FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES RELATED TO THE UPKEEP AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
HEADQUARTERS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation owns and operates the following
enterprises: FireLake Entertainment Center, FireLake Tribal Store,
FireLake Tribal Store #2, FireLake Discount Foods, FireLake Golf,
FireLake Gift Shop, FireLake Bowling, KGFF Radio Station, FireLake
Farms, FireLake Restaurant, FireLake Seasonal Enterprises, Leased
Enterprises; and
RESOLUTION # 03-113 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Enterprise Income Account was established to maintain profits from
the Enterprises for tribal operational purposes; and
WHEREAS, funds from the Enterprise Income Account for general operating expenses,
debt service, and special expenditures of Citizen Potawatomi Nation
enterprises and operations must be appropriated by the Business
Committee; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation is needed for the insurance and operating expenses of the
Headquarters Building;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution, the Business
Committee authorizes an appropriation from the Enterprise Income Account to be
deposited in the Headquarters Account for payment of insurance and general operating
expenses for Citizen Potawatomi Nation Headquarters in the amount of $221,202.00 for
the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement and/or completion of
this activity by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-113, as approved
on the 2nd day of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0
absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-114: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize a Lease Agreement for the management and operation of FireLake Restaurant.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-114
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND
OPERATION OF FIRELAKE RESTAURANT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has operated FireLake Restaurant since 1992 for the
purpose of providing lunch and dinner to the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee members adopted Resolution 96-41
in January 1996 to lease the restaurant to Charlie Coulon, dba Charlie's FireLake
Restaurant under a five (5) year renewable lease that was terminated in September 2002
due to default; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation passed Resolution 03-57 on
September 25, 2002 authorizing the Chairman or his designate to negotiate a five-year
lease of the FireLake Restaurant to a tribal member who has at least ten years of
restaurant experience with minimum terms of $1,000.00 a month and gross sales payment
of 6%, with a collection of the 8 ½ % sales tax, and adequate capital for operations; and
WHEREAS, Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal member Loretta Oden fills the qualification of the
desired Lessee in that she has excelled in the restaurant business, and has received
national recognition throughout the United States as a renowned chef; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Loretta Oden is the sister of Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr.; therefore, approval of this
resolution grants a waiver to a portion of the Code of Conduct and Procurement
Procedures and Indian Preference Policy, dated June 17, 1985 or in subsequent updates
by Resolution 02-101, dated May 30, 2002; and
WHEREAS, because of the requirements of the Code of Conduct, the Tribal Chairman makes a
specific assignment to conduct financial or supervisory elements of this contract to Vice-
Chairman Linda Capps, pursuant to Article 6, Section 3 of the Tribal Constitution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee hereby approves this
agreement and authorizes the Vice-Chairman to negotiate and sign a five-year lease of FireLake
Restaurant for the management and operation of the facility with terms of monthly rent payment of
$1,000.00, a gross sales payment of 6%, and payment of the collection of the 8 ½ % tribal sales tax;
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-114, as approved on the 2nd day of
January, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-115: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting the CPN Employee Handbook effective 1-2-03.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-115
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK EFFECTIVE 01/02/2003
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
has experienced a tremendous period of growth and prosperity in recent
years; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee recognizes a need to adopt personnel policies and
procedures to ensure consistency in program management resulting from
that period of growth and prosperity; and
RESOLUTION # 03-115 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, this Employee Handbook will provide all tribal employees a copy of the
policies and procedures for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation as they pertain
to each individual employee and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Constitution; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby adopts the attached Employee Handbook.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-115, as approved
on the 2nd day of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-116: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize a purchase-lease agreement for a Komatsu PC200LC-6LE excavator (track hoe) from Kirby Smith Machinery, Inc. of OKC.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-116
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE-LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
A KOMATSU PC20OLC-6LE EXCAVATOR (TRACKHOE) FROM KIRBY-
SMITH MACHINERY, INC. OF OKLAHOMA CITY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized
self government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in
tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness
and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Roads Department has a dire need for an
excavator in the day-to-day operations of work conducted on the grounds
and roads of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
WHEREAS, due to the extent of time that the excavator is needed, it is more
advantageous for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to have a purchase-lease
agreement than to lease the excavator; and
RESOLUTION # 03-116 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the purchase of the excavator will be valuable to the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation in future construction projects for clearing and excavating; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee authorizes a
purchase-lease agreement between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Kirby-Smith
Machinery, Inc. of Oklahoma City for $75,860.50.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the
appropriation of $75,860.50 from the Roads fund or account for the negotiation,
operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement and/or completion of this contract or
agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby
certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-116, as approved
on the 2nd day of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0
absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-117: SUMMARY: A resolution to lease the "J.C. Penny" building at Main and Union in Shawnee, Oklahoma for temporary storage.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-117
A RESOLUTION TO LEASE THE "J.C. PENNY" BUILDING AT MAIN AND
UNION IN SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future
except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the gaming remodel project requires the temporary storage of all of the
materials stored in the upper floor of the Firelake Entertainment Center,
and
WHEREAS, the J.C. Penny Building is available for $1000 per month,
RESOLUTION # 03-117 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent
with the delegation of powers defined in the Constitution, a month to month lease is
hereby authorized for the J.C. Penny Building from owner Frank Honnold at a rate of
$1000 per month.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is hereby authorized to
appropriate necessary funds to timely pay all rental payments due under this lease
agreement from the Bingo funds not to exceed $12,000.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-
117 as approved on the 2nd day of January, 2003, with 5 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-118: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the application and submission of the CPN's Grant Proposal entitled "Citizen Potawatomi Nation Abstinence Education Implementation Grant" in answer to the Dept. of Health & Human Service's FY2003 announcement.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-118
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION OF THE
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION ABSTINENCE EDUCATION IMPLEMENTATION GRANT" IN
ANSWER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE'S FY 2003
ANNOUNCEMENT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties
with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by
this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future",
except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is applying for a three-year implementation grant
under the SPRANS Community-Based Abstinence Education Projects Grant Program
administered by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and
Services Administration (HRSA) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services to begin to teach abstinence-only (until marriage) education to American
Indian adolescents aged 12 to 18, beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2006;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation founded the Oklahoma Native American Abstinence
Education Coalition (ONAAEC) during a Fiscal Year 2001 SPRANS Abstinence-
only Education Planning Grant to research and develop an implementation strategy
for training abstinence teachers and offering a curriculum to teens that target the
prevention of teenage pregnancy and premarital sexual activity; and
RESOLUTION # 03-118 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, in collaboration with ONAAEC, has researched a
culturally sensitive and age-appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of a Native
American audience of adolescents, aged 12 to 18, that promotes abstinence-until
marriage; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will administer abstinence education programs locally
and partner with Indian Nations, youth organizations and Indian schools to provide
teacher training, curriculums, and teaching aids to administer an abstinence-only
education program to the partner's/school's service population within the partner's
respective jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation receives three-year funding from the DHHS to carry
out the Abstinence Education Implementation project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation supports the application and submission of the grant proposal entitled "Oklahoma Native
American Abstinence Education Coalition Implementation Grant" in answer to the U. S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration FY2003
announcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of $586,826.00
from the Abstinence Grant fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement,
settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do
hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-118, as
approved on the 15th day of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-119: SUMMARY: A resolution to support the appointment of Ross Swimmer for Special Trustee for American Indians to head the US Interior Dept.'s efforts to reform the American Indian Trust Fund System.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-119
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE APPOINTMENT OF ROSS SWIMMER FOR SPECIAL
TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN INDIANS TO HEAD THE UNITED STATES INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS TO REFORM THE AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND
SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, Ross Swimmer served four years as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian
Affairs during President Reagan's administration; and
WHEREAS, Interior Secretary Gale Norton has made public her support of the nomination of
Ross Swimmer because of his financial and legal experience as a qualified person
for the position; and
WHEREAS, Ross Swimmer possesses a law degree and has many years of specialized financial
law in private practice; and
RESOLUTION # 03-119 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Ross Swimmer has served as Chairman of an Indian-owned bank in Hulbert,
Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Ross Swimmer was Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1975 to 1985,
the largest Indian tribe in Oklahoma.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation believes that Ross Swimmer has the expertise and the financial background
to head the United States Interior Department's efforts to reform the American Indian Trust Fund
System; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution, the
Business Committee fully supports the appointment of Ross Swimmer to reform the American
Indian Trust Fund System and shall cooperate with him by providing any assistance that may be
solicited by his office.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-119, as approved on the 15th
day of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0
abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-122: SUMMARY: A resolution to authorize a consulting contract agreement between FireLake Discount Foods and John Runyan of JSR&R, Inc. for consulting on FireLake Discount Foods.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-122
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONSULTING CONTRACT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS AND JOHN RUNYAN OF JSR&R, INC. FOR
CONSULTING ON FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has operated FireLake Discount Foods since May,
2001; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee agrees that continual
improvement is vital to the long term success of FireLake Discount Foods; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes that it can
be healthy to the Nation to obtain expertise to analyze an enterprise from the
outside; and
RESOLUTION # 03-122 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, John Runyan comes highly recommended as a consultant in the grocery business
and has years of expertise in actual management and consulting; and
WHEREAS, John Runyan is a former CEO of a major grocery chain; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee hereby approves this
consulting agreement between FireLake Discount Foods and John Runyan of JSR&R, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$ 10,000.00 from the FireLake Discount Foods account for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-122, as approved on the 15th
day of January, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0
abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-123: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing CPN Membership in the National Tribal Air Association.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-123
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION MEMBERSHIP
IN THE NATIONAL TRIBAL AIR ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, American Indian Tribes have been facing increasing pressure concerning the
condition of their environment/air quality, and the potential for greater liability in
environmental/air quality matters; and
WHEREAS, the control over lands, resources, and environmental/air quality is a critical
concern for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in meeting its continuing
responsibility to determine the future of the homelands on which its people will
live; and
WHEREAS, Tribal environmental/air quality issues and concerns are significantly impacted by
the laws, regulations, and administrative practices of the United States executive
agencies and legislative and judicial bodies; and
RESOLUTION # 03-123 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, it is difficult for Tribes acting alone to access information needed or desired to
inform decision-makers on environmental/air quality issues; and
WHEREAS, it is mutually beneficial for Tribes to consolidate their strength when faced with
pressing problems or perceived threats to Tribal resources, regulatory powers, or
common good; and
WHEREAS, there is established a National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) for the purpose of
assisting American Indian Tribes with meeting the important and pressing
demands of environmental/air quality issues, as is more fully set out in the NTAA
by-laws, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by the reference; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to participate in the
National Tribal Air Association;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation desires to join,
be a member of and participate in the National Tribal Air Association and authorizes a
representative to be designated by the Chairman of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-123, as approved on the 5th
day of February, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-124: SUMMARY: A resolution of the CPN to authorize continuing payments for various governmental programs and obligations.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION TO AUTHORIZE
CONTINUING PAYMENTS FOR VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AND
OBLIGATIONS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, certain activities of the government of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation occur on a
regular monthly basis for which Tax Commission appropriations can and should
be made on an annual basis: burial assistance payments, one-time grant assistance
payments for housing closing expenses, the Knight Property security account
balance supplemental payments.
RESOLUTION # 03-124 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution, the Business
Committee authorizes the payment from a regular transfer of funds transferred from the Tax
Account for expenditures that may be needed for burial assistance payments, one-time grant
assistance payments for housing closing expenses, and the Knight Property security account
balance supplemental payments through the end of the calendar year in the amount of: $10,000
per month for the Knight Family Trust Account farm payment, $19,000 per month for the
housing assistance payments, and $7000 per month for the burial insurance. Surpluses or deficits
that may accumulate in the payment accounts referenced in this appropriation will be subject to
future Business Committee action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and
consistent with the delegation of powers defined in the Constitution, do hereby authorize the
appropriation of $36,000 per month from the Tax Account or fund or account for the negotiation,
operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this project by the Tribal
Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-124, as approved on the 5th day
of February, 2002 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-127: SUMMARY: A resolution to appoint Angela Renee Riley and Glenn Dale Carter to the Tribal Supreme Court.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-127
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ANGELA RENEE RILEY AND GLENN DALE
CARTER TO THE TRIBAL SUPREME COURT
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-
government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal
tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the
United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that
according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this
Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to
another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in
all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future
except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has two vacancies on the Tribal Supreme
Court, and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman, upon approval of the majority of the Business
Committee may appoint persons to vacancies in any elected office under
the provisions of Article 15, Section 2. of the Tribal Constitution and the
Business Committee may appoint persons to vacancies in the Tribal
Judicial Offices for a period of 120 days under the provisions of Article
11, Section 5, and
RESOLUTION # 03-127 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, Angela Renee Riley, a Citizen Potawatomi, has demonstrated a knowledge
of the law through her accomplishments as an attorney, law professor, and
an honors graduate of Harvard Law School, and
WHEREAS, recently retired Judge Glenn Dale Carter has distinguished himself as a
Chief District Judge for his judicial district in Oklahoma for 36 years, and
is a renowned expert in the area of juvenile law,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation appoints Angela Renee Riley, Esq. And Judge Glenn Dale Carter,
Esq. as Judges of the Tribal Supreme Court of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for the
appointment period authorized by the Tribal Constitution.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution
POTT 03-127 as approved on the 5th day of February, 2003, with 5 voting for,
and 0 voting opposed, and 0 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-128: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing submission of the CPN's Grant proposal entitled "Native American Skatepark Project" offered by the Tony Hawk Foundation.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-128
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI
NATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL ENTITLED "NATIVE AMERICAN SKATEPARK
PROJECT" OFFERED BY THE TONY HAWK FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through continuation of Potawatomi history of organized self-government since
time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by
treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States;
WHEREAS, the Tony Hawk Foundation is inviting applications for FY2003 to promote high-
quality, public skateparks in low-income areas throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, Native American youth skateboarders and in-line skaters have been identified and
are in support of the project, which will provide at-risk youth with an activity
which gets them off the street; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's proposed skatepark grant will support program
planning, design, and skate obstacle equipment;
RESOLUTION # 03-128 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the application and submission of the grant proposal entitled
"Native American Skatepark Project" in answer to the Tony Hawk Foundation FY2003 grant
application announcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$25,000 from the Tony Hawk Skatepark fund or account for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-128 as approved on the
27th day of February, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-129: SUMMARY: A resolution advocating the CPN's participation in Historical Preservation activities.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-129
A RESOLUTION ADVOCATING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
PARTICIPATION IN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes the need to preserve historically
significant architectural assets and sites located within the borders of its Tribal
lands; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is aware of the opportunity to represent itself in
matters pertaining to the identification, restoration, preservation, and continued
study of said assets and sites under provisions of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470); and
RESOLUTION # 03-129 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to assume State Historic Preservation
Office duties on its tribal lands per regulations contained in said National Historic Preservation
Act and in accordance with proposed regulations as contained in 36 CFR 61.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation herewith authorizes the drafting and submission of an application to the
National Park Service requesting authorization for Tribal Historic Preservation Officer status.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the selection of the Tribal
Historic Preservation Officer shall be at the discretion of the Chairman or his designee.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-129, as approved on the 27th
day of February, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, and
[blank #] abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-130: SUMMARY: A resolution to renew the agreement to lease the Trailer Supply Center to Belshe Industries, Inc. located on the CPN property at I-40.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-130
A RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT TO LEASE THE TRAILER
SUPPLY CENTER TO BELSHE INDUSTRIES, INC. LOCATED ON THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION PROPERTY AT I-40
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation approved the purchase
of the Belshe Property on April 14, 1999 and began a lease agreement with
Belshe Industries, Inc. for the Trailer Supply Center located on the property; and
WHEREAS, the property on which the Trailer Supply Center is located was officially
designated as Trust Property on November 27, 2002, with the Lease Agreement
terminating on December 4, 2002; and
WHEREAS, a permanent enterprise has not been determined by the Business Committee for
the property at this time; and
RESOLUTION # 03-130 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Business Committee desires to lease the Trailer Supply Center property to
Belshe Industries, Inc. on a month-to-month basis;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the Agreement to Lease to be consistent with the terms in
the attached document.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the negotiation,
operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of the execution of the
Agreement to Lease by the Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-130, as approved on the 27th
day of February, 2003 with 5 voting for, 0 opposed 0 absent, 0
and abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-138: SUMMARY: A resolution adopting the CPN Development Permit Application.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-138
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has been certified by FEMA as the agency
responsible for flood plain management of tribally owned lands and has created
Floodplain Ordinance 01-01; and
WHEREAS, Potawatomi Ordinance 01-01, Article 4, Section B, outlines the duties and
responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator which requires him to review,
approve or deny all applications for development permits required by adoption of
this ordinance;
RESOLUTION # 03-138 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Flooplain Board has created a Development
Permit Application (attached) which upon implementation, will ensure
compliance with all applicable federal regulations and the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Flooplain Ordinance, Article 4, Section C;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation adopts the Development Permit Application and authorizes its immediate
implementation and use.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-138, as approved on the 12th
day of March, 2003 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed and 2 absent.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary/Treasurer
03-139: SUMMARY: A resolution supporting the addition of new road miles to the CPN's existing Indian Reservation Road Inventory and submittal of the inventory to the BIA.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-139
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADDITION OF NEW ROAD MILES TO THE
NATION'S EXISTING INDIAN RESERVATION ROAD INVENTORY AND
SUBMITTAL OF THE INVENTORY TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has a total of 62.7 existing road miles on its
Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Reservation Road Inventory; and
WHEREAS, a total of 11.0 road miles have been identified which are not within the Nation's
jurisdiction area and are to be deleted and replaced with a total of 11.3 miles
which are eligible for inclusion on the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Indian
Reservation Roads (IRR) inventory; and
WHEREAS, a total of 12.2 road miles have been identified as requiring correction resulting in
a net change of 0.0 miles; and
RESOLUTION # 03-139 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, a total of 3 road miles (new) has been identified within the Nation's jurisdiction
and are eligible for inclusion on the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Indian
Reservation Roads Inventory; and
WHEREAS, the criteria used to select and evaluate these proposed roads include (1) connects
active centers of population, (2) contributes to industrial activities, (3) contributes
to economic development, (4) provides access to jobs, (5) contributes to law and
order, (6) removes isolation, (7) provides access to education and cultural
activities, (8) provides access to hospital facilities, (9) contributes to accident
prevention, and (10) provides for emergency services; and
WHEREAS, all of the proposed roads need improvement to provide access to minor and major
road arteries leading to places of employment, health facilities, educational
training, etc. all provided at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Headquarters;
and
WHEREAS, all of the proposed roads miles are located either on tribal trust land or adjacent to
individual and tribal trust lands.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation supports the addition of new road miles and correction of the Nation's
existing road inventory and requests the Bureau of Indian Affairs to add all or a portion of the
requested new road miles to the Nation's Indian Reservation Roads Inventory.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-139, as approved on the 12th
day of March, 2003 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-140: SUMMARY: A resolution for the purchase of gaming machines and the lease of gaming software for FireLake Entertainment Center.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-140
A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF GAMING MACHINES AND THE LEASE OF
GAMING SOFTWARE FOR FIRELAKE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according
to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except
for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution,
the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact
legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has determined that gaming machine ownership
and software leasing by the Tribe is the most profitable and prudent business
operating method for FireLake Entertainment Center; and
WHEREAS, previous gaming machine agreements have been by lease contract, charging the
Tribe 30 percent of the net winnings per machine; and
WHEREAS, Sierra Design Group (SDG), American Gaming Systems, Planet Bingo, and Cole
Manufacturing have agreed to sell Class II gaming machines and lease game
software under the attached purchase and lease agreements that provide for a 10
percent net win payment to the game vendor and 90 percent of games net win to
the Tribe; and
RESOLUTION # 03-140 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, purchase of these 640 gaming machines will require tribal loans in an amount not
to exceed $5,000,000 with a two year term at six (6%) percent, with an estimated
payout in approximately four months; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the purchase and lease agreements authorized by this Resolution will
allow the Tribe to retain 90 percent of the machine net win to be used for machine
financing and operations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. to sign such necessary
documents to effect the purchase of the gaming machines and the lease of gaming software for
FireLake Entertainment Center, as per the attached agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes an appropriation not to
exceed $ 5,000,000 from the Loan proceeds with Emigrant Business Credit Corporation,
Elmsford, New York and the Enterprise Income account for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement and/or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-140, as approved on the 12th
day of March, 2003 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, 0
abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-141: SUMMARY: A resolution appointing Steve Degraffenreid as Gaming Commissioner for the CPN.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-141
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING STEVE DEGRAFFENREID AS GAMING COMMISSIONER
FOR THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49
Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has, through
a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution and By-Laws provide that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this
Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee
of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business,
and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust
fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the Gaming Ordinances of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation established the position of
Gaming Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation wishes to appoint Steve Degraffenreid as Gaming
Commissioner.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation appoints Steve
Degraffenreid as Gaming Commissioner.
RESOLUTION # 03-141 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this Resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$100,000 from the Enterprise Income account for the operation of the Gaming Commission.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-141, as approved on the 12th day of March 2003 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-144: SUMMARY: A resolution setting forth prices for copies of the CPN Tribal Codes.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-144
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH PRICES FOR COPIES OF THE CITIZEN
POTAWATOMI NATION TRIBAL CODES.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution provides that according to Article 7,
Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by
this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has a Tribal Court System, which is procedurally
set forth by our Tribal Codes in addition to our Court rules, and Tribal substantive
law; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has seen a two-fold increase in its court filings over
the previous year; and
WHEREAS, this additional volume of cases has brought in many new lawyers to our court
system, which are unaware of our Tribal Codes.
RESOLUTION # 03-144 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation wants to not only have an informed Citizen Potawatomi Nation Bar
Association who practice within our Tribal Court System but also additionally desire to set up a
pricing system for those attorneys so that they may purchase the Tribal Codes if they so desire.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes that the prices for the
Tribal Codes be set as follows; FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) for a hard copy with
updates of new ordinances as they are enacted; TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
($250) for a hard copy with no updates of the Ordinances; ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100)
for a copy on a compact disc with updates of new ordinances as they are enacted; TWENTY
FIVE DOLLARS ($25) for a copy on a compact disc with no updates of the Ordinances.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-144, as approved on the 18th day
of March, 2003 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-145: SUMMARY: A resolution requesting the US to place certain lands (AKA Willoughby) into trust for and on behalf of the CPN and authorizing Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign documents necessary to such a request.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-145
A RESOLUTION REQUESING [as shown on original] THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO PLACE
CERTAIN LANDS (A.K.A. WILLOUGHBY) INTO TRUST FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION AND AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN JOHN A.
BARRETT, JR., AND SECRETARY/TREASURER D. WAYNE TROUSDALE TO SIGN
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution provides that according to Article 7,
Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by
this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, recognizing the necessity to provide lands for the
future growth of the Nation's Services, has purchased the real property, located on
the reservation, which should be placed in the governmental jurisdiction of the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation by being held in trust by the United States for and on
behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation; and
RESOLUTION # 03-145 PAGE # 2
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Business Committee has directed Chairman John
A. Barrett, Jr. and Secretary/Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents
necessary to accomplish the placement of the following described property into
trust; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests the United
States of America to place into trust the tract of land described as follows:
A tract of land Beginning 660 feet North of the Southeast Corner of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE/c NE/4 SE/4 of Section
Thirty-one (31), Township Ten (10) North, Range Four (4) East of the Indian
Meridian, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma; thence West 1320 feet; thence
North 165 feet; thence East 1320 feet; thence South 165 feet to the point of
beginning.
Proper Address: 18603 Harrison Road, Shawnee, OK 74801
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation requests that the above described land be held in trust by the United States
for and on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and authorizes Chairman John A. Barrett, Jr.
and Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale to sign all documents necessary to accomplish this
trust status for this land.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-145, as approved on the 18th
day of March 2003 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-146: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the CPN's "Local Emphasis Area" application for funding offered through the US Dept. of Agriculture-Natural Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
[color seal on original]
RESOLUTION # 03-146
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION'S
"LOCAL EMPHASIS AREA" APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OFFERED THROUGH
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE — NATURAL RESOURCE
CONSERVATION SERVICE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians
with constitutional authority under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26,
1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes, has,
through a continuation of Potawatomi history and organized self government
since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in tribal tradition and
recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution provides that according to Article 7,
Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those
powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by
this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation,
transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or
in the future", except those relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land
indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, land under the control of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has several resource
concerns needing treatment such as brush management, grade stabilization,
critical area/pasture planting, deep tillage, prescribed burning, fencing,
nutrient/pest management, and ponds; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture — Natural Resource Conservation Service
provides designation of Local Emphasis Areas and funding for conservation
practices through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the proposed Local Emphasis Area — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
will improve resource concerns associated with grazing land and cropland totaling
1,393 acres in tribally owned fee or trust agricultural lands between July 1, 2003
and December 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, locally led stakeholder and local work group meeting were held on 8/12/02,
11/4/02, and 3/3/03 which included participation from the Tribal Administration,
Farm Manager, Grants and Contracts Coordinator, Self-Governance Director,
local NRCS Staff, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Staff, and Tribal Wildlife Coordinator;
and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program provides 75% of the approved
average State cost share, the Tribal share is estimated at $30,995.00 in-kind
matching to include labor, equipment and service costs
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee hereby authorizes and
fully supports the entire application submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture — Natural
Resources Conservation Services for the creation of a Local Emphasis Area — Environmental
Quality Incentives Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the
Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$92,985.00 from the Natural Resources Conservation Service-Environmental Quality Incentive
Program if funded for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or
completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify
that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution POTT # 03-146, as approved on the 18th
day of March, 2003 with 3 voting for, 0 opposed 2 absent, and 0 abstentions.
John A. Barrett, Jr., Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale, Secretary-Treasurer
03-147: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the appropriation of $98,800.00 from General Account for the 2003 Family Reunion Festival Activities Budget.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-147
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $98,800 FROM
GENERAL ACCOUNT FOR THE 2003 FAMILY REUNION FESTIVAL
ACTIVITIES BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution provides that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and
except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity
by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation will be hosting the Fifth Annual Heritage
Festival from June 27th through June 29th, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has a four-year record of the expenses
related to an undertaking of this magnitude and has prepared the attached
proposed expense budget;
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$98,000.00 from the General Account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement,
procurement, settlement and/or completion of this contract or agreement by the Tribal
Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-
147, as approved on the 18th day of March 2003 with 3 voting for, and 0
voting opposed, and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-148: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing P.A.D.D. Inc. of OKC to construct approximately 90,000 square feet of concrete paving for completion and upgrade of the parking lot at the FireLake Entertainment Center.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-148
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING P.A.D.D., INC. OF OKLAHOMA CITY TO
CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY 90,000 SQUARE FEET OF CONCRETE
PAVING FOR COMPLETION AND UPGRADE OF THE PARKING LOT AT
THE FIRELAKE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian
Tribes, has, through a history of organized self-government since time
immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized
by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution provides that according to
Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and
except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity
by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise
speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on
which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future", except those
relating to trust fund expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or
treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation expansion of FireLake Entertainment
Center will open during the month of April 2003; and
WHEREAS, there is a dire need to increase the parking capacity of the existing parking
lot at the FireLake Entertainment Center; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the parking lot expansion will have a positive effect on the total revenue
for the FireLake Entertainment Center; and
WHEREAS, the primary scope of work for the parking lot includes concrete paving,
construction of rebar mats, new curbing, new approach on east side of the
entertainment center, headwalls for tin horn, parking blocks, striping/joint
sealing, island tear out and removal of approximately 5,800 sq. ft. of
existing concrete
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the appropriation of
$251,000.00 from the Enterprise Income Account for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement and/or completion of this contract or agreement by
the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-
148, as approved on the 18th day of March 2003 with 3 voting for, and 0
voting opposed, and 2 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-149: SUMMARY: A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Enterprise Income Account to FireLake Entertainment Center for the purchase of gaming machines and the lease of gaming software.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-149
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE
ENTERPRISE INCOME ACCOUNT TO FIRELAKE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
FOR THE PURCHASE OF GAMING MACHINES AND THE LEASE OF GAMING
SOFTWARE
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American
Indians with constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the largest of the Potawatomi Indian Tribes,
has, through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial,
sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with
the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution provides that according to Article
7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for
those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian
Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this
Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is
empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act
on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation
is empowered to act now or in the future", except those relating to trust fund
expenditures, trust land indebtedness and claims or treaties with the United
States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation recognizes that FireLake Entertainment Center
can realize a greater profit margin by purchasing gaming machines instead of
what has been the standard procedure of leasing; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation passed Resolution 03-140 on March 12, 2003
authorizing the purchase of gaming machines and the lease of software for an
amount not to exceed $5,000,000 with a two year loan; and
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CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
WHEREAS, the loan documents for the purchase and lease of the gaming machines and
software from American Gaming System in the amount of $1,052,250.00
have not been finalized; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to use tribal funds for the purchase of the gaming machines and
the lease of software until reimbursement to the Tribe can be made with the
loan proceeds.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution, the Business
Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby authorizes the transfer of
$1,052,250.00 from the Enterprise Income Account for the negotiation, operation,
enforcement, procurement, settlement and/or completion of this contract or agreement by the
Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-149, as
approved on the 26th day of March 2003 with 4 voting for, and 0 voting
opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-153: SUMMARY: A resolution approving the purchase of the James and Aline Skelly property.
TRANSCRIPTION:
CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION
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RESOLUTION # 03-153
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE JAMES AND ALINE SKELLY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of American Indians with
constitutional authority authorized under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, (49 Stat. 1967); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has, through a history of organized self-government since time immemorial, sovereign powers inherent in Tribal tradition and recognized by treaties with the United States and in the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution provides that according to Article 7, Section 2, "Subject to any limitations in this Constitution, and except for those powers expressly reserved to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Council by this Constitution, or delegated to another entity by this Constitution, the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is empowered to enact legislation, transact business, and otherwise speak and act on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in all matters on which the Nation is empowered to act now or in the future except those relating to claims or treaties with the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has an urgent need for expanded tribal land holdings adjacent to existing tribal lands, and
WHEREAS, James and Aline Skelly wish to sell their house and one acre across from Fire Lake Entertainment Center for $65,000 plus closing costs, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has sufficient funds for the purchase of this property;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation agrees to purchase the James and Aline Skelly property at 41006 Hardesty Drive, approximately one acre and a house; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by act of this resolution and consistent with the
separation of powers defined in the Constitution, the Business Committee hereby authorizes the appropriation of $69,000 from the Enterprise Income fund or account for the negotiation, operation, enforcement, procurement, settlement, and or completion of this project by the Tribal Chairman or his designate.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned members of the Business Committee of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of Resolution #POTT 03-153, as approved on the 26th day of March, 2003, with 4 voting for, 0 voting opposed, and 1 absent or abstaining.
John A. Barrett, Jr. Chairman D. Wayne Trousdale Secretary/Treasurer
03-154: A resolution authorizing submission of the CPN's Grant Proposal entitled "First Steps toward developing renewable and energy efficiency on trial lands: Strategic and energy resource planning grant" offered by the US Dept. of Energy.
03-155: A resolution adopting the CPN's Fire Management Plan.
03-156: A resolution to authorize the purchase of two work trucks.
03-157: A resolution authorizing the remodel of the FireLake Discount Foods building to accommodate a reduction in square footage to reflect a price impact store.
03-158: A resolution to approve the transfer of funds by the Tribal Chairman of funds improperly accounted for as receivables to the Tax Commission to the Capital Account of FireLake Discount Foods.
03-159: A resolution approving a loan agreement and attached exhibits on behalf of the CPN authorizing the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to sign said agreement and attached exhibits, and granting a limited waiver of sovereign immunity.
03-161: A resolution for the purchase of gaming machines and the lease of gaming software for FireLake Entertainment Center (First State Bank N.M.).
03-162: A resolution approving an $800,000.00 FY2003-2004 Annual Budget from interest on program money from judgment funds awarded by the US Court of Claims, subject to approval by the General Council pursuant to Article 5, Section 3, of the CPN Constitution.
03-163: A resolution authorizing a contract with Back40Design to redesign the CPN website and the tribal newspaper (HowNiKan).
03-164: A resolution authorizing the establishment of the Potawatomi Leadership Program.
03-166: A resolution to give approval to the Election Committee to mail request for absentee ballots to all Tribal Members of the General Council who are eligible to vote in the June 28, 2003 election and placing a statue for approval by the council on the 2003 election ballot of permanent funding for such a mailing.
03-167: A resolution authorizing the CPN to assume all federal responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NPHA), and related provisions of law and appointing certifying officers to assume the status of responsible federal agents.
03-168: A resolution of support for the 10th Annual Potawatomi Traditional Gathering and PowWow and authorization of a $5,000.00 contribution.
03-169: A resolution authorizing the Youth Council to join the Unity Network.
03-174: A resolution to accept Ceridian Retirement Plan Service as the 401(K) retirement plan provider and to declare the CPN 401(K) as a Safe Harbor Plan.
03-175: Resolution approving a loan agreement for Firelake Discount Foods between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and First National Bank and Trust Company to be secured by the Ninety Percent Buraue of Indian Affairs Loan Gauranity program.
03-176: A resolution authorizing a $100,000.00 appropriation from the Enterprise Income Account for improvements to the Festival Grounds.
03-177: A resolution granting a 60" right of way to ONG for gas service line to the Fitness Center.
03-178: A resolution supporting the application and submission of the 2003 COPS grant to the US Dept. of Justice.
03-179: A resolution supporting the application and submission to HUD Rural Housing and Economic Development of the FireLake Fun Center grant.
03-180: A resolution increasing the scholarship amount to $500.00 for full-time students and $400.00 for part-time students, and recognizing the authority of the Tribal Chairman to enforce the goals of the Scholarship Program.
03-181: A resolution authorizing an appropriation from the Enterprise Income Account for purchase of games and lease of software from Sierra Design Group and American Gaming Systems for FireLake Entertainment Center.
03-182: A resolution granting protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act to any CPN Employee acting as a federal agent.
03-183: A resolution authorizing an appropriation of $7,500.00 from General Account for transportation of Tribal members to the 10th Annual Potawatomi Traditional Gathering in Hannahville, MI.
03-184: A resolution authorizing an appropriation to be used as leverage for the FireLake Fun Center.
03-185: A resolution authorizing and supporting the CPN's grant entitled, "Continued Development of Environmental Capacities and Capabilities" under the EPA General Assistance Program.
03-186: A resolution of support for the CPN Health Services Multidisciplinary Diabetic Education Program.
03-187: A resolution adopting the charter and by-laws of the CPN Community Development Corporation.
03-188: A resolution adopting commercial lending policies and procedures for the CPN Community Development Corporation-Commercial Lending Program.
03-189: A resolution approving the release and settlement agreement between the CPN and Wind Dancer Constructions, Inc.
03-196: A resolution of support for the 2003 "Steps to a Healthier US (STEPS)" grant submitted to the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.
03-197: A resolution supporting the FY2003 Tribal Courts Assistance Program grant administered through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs.
03-198: A resolution to authorize the Vice-Chairman to select a special prosecutor for consideration and possible refilling of case CRM-03-05.
03-200: A resolution terminating the contract between the CPN and the Tribal Attorney General.