1982 Business Committee Meeting Minutes
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Description1982 Business Committee Meeting MinutesJanuary 6 - Business Committee Meeting
January 20 - Business Committee Meeting
February 5 - Business Committee Meeting
February 16 - Business Committee Meeting
February 26 - Special Business Committee Meeting
March 9 - Business Committee Meeting
March 15 - Business Committee Meeting
March 23 - Business Committee Meeting
April 6 - Business Committee Meeting
April 19 - Business Committee Meeting
April 26 - Business Committee Meeting
May 12 - Business Committee Meeting
May 18 - Special Business Committee Meeting
June 2 - Business Committee Meeting
June 9 - Business Committee Meeting
June 15 - Business Committee Meeting
June 21 - Business Committee Meeting
June 26 - General Council Meeting
July 7 - Business Committee Meeting
August 9 - Business Committee Meeting
August 23 - Business Committee Meeting
September 27 - Business Committee Meeting
October 12 - Business Committee Meeting
October 25 - Business Committee Meeting
November 8 - Business Committee Meeting
November 22 - Business Committee Meeting
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Finding AidRegular Business Committee Meeting Minutes:
BC.BCM.Jan.20.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of Jan. 06, 1982 were read and corrections were made.
2-Pow-Wow Club-Bill Burch read the contents of a letter received from Thelma Bateman, Secretary of the Pow-Wow Club. The letter explained that the Pow-Wow Club elected not to make a financial report on Bingo available to the B.C. It was the consensus of the B.C. to send a letter to Mr. Hunter, President of the Pow-Wow Club to notify him of the cancellation of Tuesday night Bingo, which will be effective January 31, 1982. Motion that the Pow-Wow club be charged rent for the use of the Fire Lodge at the prices available to others. Motion carried. Rental rates will be forwarded to Mr. Hunter.
3-Link Cowen- Mr. Cowen has property for sale that adjoins tribal property. The B.C. will review and get back with Mr. Cowen. A Resolution will be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs requesting an appraisal of the property. A copy of the Resolution will be sent to Mr. Cowen.
4-Finly & Cook-Jeff Anderson a and Terry Toole were present to discuss a problem with the 93-638 audit. There was a line item in the budget that the BIA felt was not allowable. The auditors felt that the line item was allowable under the 93-638 regulations. A foot note report will be attached to the audit because of the disagreement on the line item. It was noted that the same line item has been recorded for the past three years and gone unquestioned by the BIA.
5-Historical Society-Presentation of a proposed budget for calendar year 1982. Motion to accept the budget contingent upon availability of income funds. Motion carried. A Resolution to provide advice and cooperation for Native Americans interpretation of Historic Fort Wayne and a Resolution to provide the same for Fulton County Historical Society were presented to the B.C. Motion to accept the Resolutions with corrections. Motion carried.
6-Golf Course-John reported that $32,000.00 will be available for golf course construction through the close out of Indian Action Team. We should know more about other funding within the next four weeks.
7-Para-Mutual Betting and Racing-Discussion was held and this topic was tabled for 30 days.
8-Resolutions-Motion to accept the Resolution requesting the BIA to enter into a Consolidated Tribal Government Program Contract with the CBPI in Fiscal Year 1982.
9-Motion to accept the Resolution authorizing and showing public support of the CBP Indian Child Welfare Act Grant Application for fiscal year 1982, with name change corrections. Motion carried.
10-City of Tecumseh Response- The Tecumseh's Council's response to the land sale offer was read. The City is considering another tract of land. Bill stated that he had spoken with a broker regarding the land for sale. Bill felt that this broker could offer the best business.
11-Other-Bob Lewis received explanation of approved budget for wage increases.
12-John Schoemann announced a Tribal Law Seminar will be held at Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech on April 12, 14 1982. There is no charge.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Feb.5.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of Jan. 20, 1982 were read and corrections were made. Motion to approve minutes with corrections, motion carried.
2-Finance-Reports were taken home for review and will be discussed at the next meeting.
3-Enrollment Clerk Vacancy-The resignation of Beverly Hughes has left a vacancy for this position. Replacement recommendation was discussed. Motion to place Regina Flood, a Tribal Member, in the position of Enrollment Clerk. The placement of Regina Flood as Enrollment Clerk has left a vacancy in the Administrative Assistant position. It was the consensus of the B.C. to advertise this position vacancy.
4-Bingo-A rough draft proposal from John Caldwell was read and discussed. Changes in the proposal were made and will be taken to Steve Parker, Attorney, for legal wording and sent to Mr. Caldwell.
5-Annual Pow-Wow-Sammy White and Harrison Hunter will be contacted for possible assistance in presenting the annual Pow-Wow. To be placed on the next agenda.
6-Resolution 82-31-A Resolution requesting a re-print of the Tribe's Health Education and Welfare program in the Federal Register. Motion to accept Resolution. Motion carried.
7-Oil & Gas Lease-Discussion was held on the Oil and Gas Lease bid. It was the consensus of the B.C. to pursue further negotiations with the lessee on the 70 acre tract of land.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Feb.16.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of Feb. 05, 1982 were read and corrections were made. Motion to accept minutes as corrected. Motion approved.
2-Financial Reports-All financial reports for month ending December 31, 1981 were reviewed and discussed.
3-CTGP Report-Mr. Schoemann gave a report on his trip to Phoenix, Arizona for the purpose of the Consolidated Tribal Grant Program. Necessary changes were made in the proposal submitted and should have the results by March 12, 1982.
4-CTSA Enterprise Report-Discussion was held on the CTSA Corporation. Suggestion was made for the Tribes to get back together as a group to disband Corporation.
5-Golf Course-Discussion was held on the loss of Superintendent of Golf Course who accepted a position with another club. This position has been advertised in newspapers in the surrounding states. Discussion held on golf pro shop concession area-whether the Tribe should operate it or lease it out. It was the consensus of the Business Committee to check into other courses to see if their pro shops are leased or operated by them, what the pro's and con's would be of leasing, and what lease agreements are by other clubs.
6-Application Submission to ANA-A Resolution was presented to the B.C. for a proposal to be submitted to ANA for Golf Course construction no later than the latter part of next week. Motion to accept resolution. Motion carried.
7-Pow-Wow Report-Sammy White was contacted and said he would be available for the weekend of the Pow-Wow. John Schoemann will get back with Sammy to set up special meeting with the B.C. for further discussion on the Pow-Wow. Meeting Agenda saved with Meeting Minutes.
BC.BCM.March.15.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Bingo Proposal-Steve Parker, Buster Wilburn and Tom Anglin were present for discussion with the B.C. on a bingo proposal. The following items concerning bingo were discussed: gross receipts; amortization of bingo building; legal expenses; term of agreement; commencement date for operation; and polygraph tests for bingo counters.
2-Day Care-Vicki Blanton, Day Care Director, was present to discuss Day Care operation and recommended to the B.C. that the Day Care Center be closed as soon as possible. Motion that the Day Care Center close April 1, 1982. Motion carried.
3-Other-Use of Day Care Center- To be discussed later.
4-Letter to Jack Joseph, Tribal Claims Attorney.
5-Minutes of March 9, 1982 were read and corrections were made. Motion to accept minutes as corrected.
Motion carried.
BC.BCM.March.23.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Oil & Gas Lease-Discussion was held with Myles Deering concerning on oil and gas lease.
2-Finance-Financial reports for month ending February 28, 1982 were reviewed and discussed with Doris Halbert, Finance Director.
3-Managment Agreement-Discussion was held with Steve Parker, Tribal Attorney, and Tom Anglin on the bingo proposal. Motion to pass a Resolution for the bingo operation. Motion carried.
4-Minutes-Minutes of March 15, 1982 read and corrections were made. Motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion carried.
5-Claims Attorney-Discussion was held on a letter received from Jack Joseph resigning his position as Tribal Claims Attorney. A copy of this letter is to be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
6-Pow-Wow-Sammy White will be contacted to attend the next B.C. meeting.
7-Day Care-John Schoemann is to get a list of supplies and equipment remaining at the Day Care Center for discussion at the next B.C. meeting.
8-Road Maintenance Contract-FY82-Motion to pass a Resolution for road maintenance money for $5,460 to improve tribal roads.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.April.19.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Pow-Wow-Sammy White was present for discussion on the upcoming Pow-wow. Areas discussed concerning the Pow-wow were: Head Staff, Contest Dancing, Indian Princesses, and Fliers.
2-Manangement Agreement-Discussion was held with Tom Anglin, Buster Wilburn, John Caldwell and Steve Parker on the Bingo Proposal.
3-Potawatomi Week-Discussion was held on the possibility of Dr. Burgess producing Potawatomi Week.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.April.26.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Management Agreement-Discussion was held on the changes made in the Bingo Management Agreement.
2-Dr. Burgess-Discussion was held with Dr. Burgess concerning his interest in being Public Relation Person in behalf of the Tribe for the purpose of Potawatomi Indian Week. He discussed several events which could be included in Potawatomi Indian Week, and asked a salary of $10,000 or less. Motion to accept Dr. Burgess and his staff to act in behalf of the Potawatomi Tribe for the purpose of producing Potawatomi week, with a salary not to exceed $10,000. Motion carried.
3-John Jacobs-Discussion was held on a contract received from John Jacobs concerning the position of Tribal Claims Attorney. He requested hourly pay rates for several employees of his firm. Since these rates are set by the Bureau of Indian Affairs on a percentage basis, it was the consensus of the B.C. to reject Mr. Jacob's offer.
4-Financial Reports-Financial Reports for month ending March 31, 1982 are to be reviewed before the next meeting, and will be discussed at the next meeting.
5-Newspaper deadline-Deadline for the next issue of the How-Ni-Kan is set for May 1, 1982. All B.C. Mbrs are urged to submit an article for the newspaper before the deadline.
6-Enrollment-It was the consensus of the B.C. Mbrs. to have Mary Lynn Hillemeyer come into the office and review enrollment applications.
7-CDBG Application-Motion to accept the Community Development Block Grant App. Motion carried.
8-Oil & Gas Lease-Motion to pass a Resolution approving an oil and gas lease with Baker Street, Inc. Motion carried.
9-Headstart- Discussion was held on the Head start Center's FY83 Application for funding. Motion that this application not be submitted for FY83 funding. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.May.12.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of April 6, 1982 were read and corrections made, motion to accept the minutes as corrected, motion carried.
2-Minutes of April 19, 1982 were read, motion made to accept minutes, motion carried.
3-Minutes of April 26, 1982 were read and corrections made, motion to accept minutes as corrected, motion carried.
4-Pow-Wow-Sonny Glass presented a rough draft Pow-Wow flier for final corrections and approval for printing. Discussion was held on the menu plan for the supper on Saturday. Discussion was also held on the possibility of having a carnival during Potawatomi Indian Week.
5-Tribal Chaplain-Discussion was held concerning Father Vincent's misrepresentation of the Potawatomi Tribe. Motion authorizing a letter to be set to St. Gregory College concerning Father Vincent's conflict of interest with the Potawatomi Tribe. Motion carried.
6-Bingo-DIscussion was held with Steve Parker on a change made in the Bingo sub-lease.
7-Per Capita-John Schoemann reported that the Per Capita Plan is still in the hands of the Washington Agency and that all Potawatomi Bands have submitted their Hearing of Record. This info will be published in the Tribal newspaper informing Tribal Members that the Plan is completely out of the hands of the tribe.
8-Financial Reports- Financial reports for month ending March 31, 1982 were reviewed and discussed.
Motion to adjourn meeting, meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.June.2.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of May 18, 1982 were read and corrections made.
2-Motion to accept the minutes of May 12, 1982 as corrected. Motion carried. Motion to accept the minutes of May 12 as corrected, motion carried.
3-Grievance Committee-Petitions containing names of 39 tribal members were presented by the Grievance Committee. The Tribal Mbrs requested the Grievance Committee to investigate the Tribal Business Committee's handling of all Tribal finances and expenditures. Motion that the Grievance Committee only be allowed to examine the books of this Tribe, in the presence of the Secretary-Treasurer, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Motion carried.
4-Real Estate Purchase Agreement- Discussion was held on the Real Estate Purchase Agreement submitted by the Sac & Fox Tribe, concerning their interest in purchasing the Tribe's 1/5 share of the CTSA building. Motion to reject the Sac & Fox agreement on the basis of clarity. Motion carried.
5-Oil & Gas Lease-Discussion was held on the proposed Oil and Gas Lease with Baker Street, Inc. Baker Street, Inc. has requested that a clause be inserted into the lease which will allow drilling on the premises being developed for a golf course when approval of the B.C. is obtained.
6-Resolution #82-41-Motion to pass Resolution POTT #82-41, requesting $12,204.12 for the purpose of conducting the Tribe's "Potawatomi Indian Week". Motion carried.
7-Potawatomi Indian Week- Bill Burgess was present for discussion on Potawatomi Indian Week. He outlined the activities which will take place during the week. He also informed the B.C. that he had everything lined out for the souvenir program, which he indicated his firm would be willing to take a risk if there is any loss.
8-Other-Discussion was held on the reply received from St. Gregory's Abbey concerning Father Vincent.
9-Discussion was held on a Ms. Gerald Peltier's request that the $482.33 in the Federal National Bank in the name of Indian Tribal Series, % Gerald L. Peltier, be released to her since Mr. Peltier's estate was willed to her.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.June.9.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Historical Society-Harold McCrerry was present for discussion concerning future ideas for the museum. He stated that he would like to be able to hire someone to come into the museum and catalogue material. He also requested to be placed on the agenda at the General Council. He stated that he would like for the B.C. to set up a budget and have the Historical Society go through a Purchase Order system for future purchase. Motion to set up a Purchase Order account of $1,000 for the Historical Society for the month of July, and then the Committee would review after this month. Motion carried.
2-Potawatomi Indian Week-Jack Romine was present for discussion on Potawatomi Indian Week. He reported that everything was moving along really well. The B.C. voted in favor of charging $3.00 a day for the use of electrical hookups during the Pow-Wow. The B.C. also agreed to pay the Rock Group from Mississippi $800.00 for expenses.
3-Resolution 82-42-Motion to approve Resolution POTT #82-42, supporting the assignment of one of the CHR positions of the defunct Shawnee Service Unit Advisory Board Staff which is presently administered by the Community Health Merger to the CBPIoO CHR Contract. Motion carried. 4-REsolution 82-43-Motion to approve Resolution POTT #82-43, authorizing the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma to act as fiscal agent in behalf of the Tribe as a Mbr of the 93-638 Planning Committee and in the Committee's efforts to design and develop the planning, governance, administration, management, and operation of comprehensive health and social services and facilities for Indian people. Motion carried.
5-John Schoemann asked the B.C's consent to enter an agreement as an Indian owned corporation to manage bingo for the Sac & Fox Tribe. The B.C. informed John that it was so close to the 40 mile radius it could be in conflict with the Tribe's Bingo agreement. John Schoemann declined the offer.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.June.15.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Tribal Mbr Kenneth Peltier presented a petition requesting some items to be placed on the agenda for General Council. Bob Lewis who was acting in the Chairman's behalf until his arrival, stated that he would discuss the matter further with the rest of the Committee Members who were not present at this time.
2-Bill Wamego-was present to voice his opinion concerning Tribal members being charged to camp at the Pow-Wow grounds. The Committee said they would be glad to bring up the subject to a vote again at the next meeting in the presence of the other committee members.
3-Wanda Peltier-was present for discussion concerning the Indian Tribal Series Account at the Federal National Bank in care of Gerald L. Peltier, who is now deceased. She stated that the money was to be used for Mr. Peltier to wrap books and ship out individually from the Macomb Post Office. She also stated that all of Gerald's property was willed to her and that in two more years this money will go to the state of Oklahoma as abandoned property. The B.C. informed her that they would have to go back and look at some minutes to find out where the money was assigned to Gerald, for what purpose, and what was to be done with any excess monies.
4-Pow-Wow-Sammy White was present for discussion on the upcoming Pow-Wow. The B.C. agreed on the following amounts for the Fry Bread making Contest: 1st place-$100, 2nd place-$75; and 3rd place-$50.
5-Potawatomi Indian Week-Bill Burgess was present for discussion on Potawatomi Indian Week. He reported that everything was moving along in good shape.
6-Employee of the Year- Jacque Farley was selected as Employee of the Year for her outstanding services to the Tribe.
7-Bills were presented and approved for payment out of General Account.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.June.21.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Discussion was held on the letter received from St. Gregory's Abbey. Motion to send a letter to the Bishop along with copies of the documents pertaining to Father Vincent's affiliation with the Pottawatomie Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow Club.
2-General Council Agenda-Discussion was held on the agenda for the upcoming General Council Meeting scheduled June 26, 1982.
3-Potawatomi Indian Week-Discussion on Potawatomi Indian Week.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.July.19.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Inauguration and swearing in of the newly elected Vice-Chairman, Mel Maritt, and the Secretary-Treasurer, Thelma Bateman.
2-Oil & Gas Lease: Discussion was held on the proposed oil and gas lease with Baker Street, Inc. Motion to authorize drilling upon tribal lands by Baker Street, Inc., for specified and approved purposes at the discretion of the CBP Business Committee. Motion carried.
3-American Indian National Bank: Discussion was held on an invitation received from the American Indian National Bank, who will be hosting a seminar, dinner and reception sponsored by the Executive Committee of AINB in Tulsa on August 17, 1982.
4-Bingo:Discussion was held with Steve Parker on the Bingo Management Agreement.
5-Minutes:The minutes of the last 4 B.C. meetings will be discussed at the next meeting.
6-Dr. Burgess: Dr.. Burgess said that his 15% fee would be incorporated above the total funding of requested assistance to cover the amount of the expenses of building the senior citizens center and the fee paid Dr. Burgess and his staff for appraised funding. Motion to allow NARA to come and do a feasibility study on this project. Motion carried. Dr. Burgess stated that NARA would be interested in promoting next years Pow-Wow activities.
7-Motion to approve bills to be paid out of General Account. Motion carried.
8-Sheila Hall was selected to replace Mel Maritt on the Health Aids Committee.
9-Grace Burns was selected to replace Thelma Bateman on the Grievance Committee.
10-B.C. Meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month.
11-60 Acres: Motion that the B.C. release the sixty acres located on Highway 177 for $5,000.00 per acre, and authorizing Bill Burch to negotiate with realtors on this property. Motion carried.
12-A petition was presented to the Committee from Tribal Mbrs requesting a Special General Council meeting. Each tribal Mbr will be notified as to the date of the meeting.
13-Motion authorizing travel expenses be taken from Jim Tacker's unused portion of the Revenue Sharing account, and split between Sheila Hall and Jerry Lewis for their representation of the Tribe in Regina, Canada. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Sept.27.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of Sept. 13, 1982 were not completed in time for this meeting. They will be reviewed and discussed at the next meeting.
2-Thelma Bateman stated she would like to rescind her vote on the subject of borrowing money from the Health Aids Program to pay salaries for other programs at the beginning of fiscal years, until program monies become available. This was discussed at the Sept. 13 meeting. The B.C. respected Thelma's wishes to rescind her vote. Consensus of the B.C. entered executive session throughout the remainder of the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Oct.12.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of Sept. 13, 1982 were tabled for discussion at the next meeting. Motion to table these minutes until next meeting, motion carried.
2-Adoption of "Roberts Rules of Order" was tabled until next meeting.
3-Nemoa Baptiste met with the B.C. to ask about Pow-Wow Grounds since its' priority was Number 4. Billy Burch said it was justified since the Tribe had asked for the best Pow-Wow that could be arranged. The B.C. went into Executive Session, following executive session, the B.C. discussed and approved the following:
4-Motion was made to adopt the Police Ordinance. Motion carried.
5-Motion was made for the Tribe to purchase an automobile for use of the Administer, by Mel Maritt. Motion carried.
No more business, meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Nov.8.1982:
Meeting to called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of October 25, 1982 were read and corrections made. Motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion carried.
2-Mary Lynn Hillemeyer, Thelma Bateman, Mel Maritt and Bob Lewis from the B.C. went to Bremen Historical Society annual Banquet that was held in Chicago. Others attending were: Bud Maritt from the Historical Society; Grace Burns, President of P.I.C.O.A.; Harold McQuerry from the Historical Society and Peggy McQuerry who accompanied her husband. Mrs. McQuerry's expenses were not covered by Tribal funds. Prints were given to Senator Boren, Oklahoma Historical Society, Governors' Council, Bremen Township Historical Society Museum. Mary Hillemeyer read a letter from Tom Pecore concerning goals of the Historical Society by charging a fee to make money to promote the Historical Society. Motion for the B.C. to move into Executive Session. B.C. moved into executive Session for discussion.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Dec.13.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-David Cryer of Norman, Ok was sworn in by Joe Walker as the new Grievance Member.
2-Minutes of Nov. 22, 1982 were read and corrected. Motion to accept the minutes as corrected, motion carried.
3-Incoming Mail: All incoming mail for Bob Lewis and Thelma Bateman marked personal, do not open.
4-Resolution: Discussion to reinstate the Mbrshp of Keith J. Navarre with the CBPIoO was held. It was the consensus of the Committee that his blood descendants will not be eligible for enrollment into the CBPIoO.
5-Tribal Rolls: Discussion was held regarding who is allowed to see tribal rolls. In conclusion, all materials pertaining to tribal rolls are opened in the presence of either Tribal Rolls Director, Tribal Administrator and Business Committee Member, except, for the work-up folder for tribal enrollment.
6-Kitchen Sub-Lease: Discussion with Jo Marcus was held to sub-lease the kitchen during Bingo hours only. Jo will have the kitchen open for lunch only.
7-Bingo Building: Tom Anglin attended the meeting to discuss the Bingo Building which will be approximately 20,000 square feet in size. Several items pertaining to Bingo with Tom Anglin were discussed.
8-Golf Course Lease: Mike Kimmel attended the meeting for discussion on leasing the Golf Course. Mike Kimmel informed the B.C. that he was interested in operating and maintaining the course.
9-Other:Motion to use the name Jim Thorpe in our Pow-Wow. Motion carried.
10-Motion for Bob Lewis to move by Jan. 10 1983. Motion died for the lack of second.
11-Thelma Bateman held a discussion pertaining to scholarships. Mrs. Bateman suggested that she would like for students to be able to receive retroactive funds for the previous semester.
12-Greivances and complaints against Bob Lewis were read and discussed.
13-Malfeasance of Office: It was the consensus of the Committee to change the wording to pertain to executive sessions only. B.C. moved into Executive Session, then regular session called back.
Meeting adjourned.
Special Business Committee Meeting Minutes:
BC.SBCM.Feb.26.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Pow-Wow-Discussion was held on the Pow-Wow, which is to be held on June 25, 26 and 27, 1982. Motion to use grounds across the street from the Tribal Complex as pow-wow site. Motion carried. Sammy White was present to discuss various information concerning the pow-wow. Prize money agreed on. Start and end time determined (including the dinner).
2-Bingo-Motion have bingo 6 nights a week and on Sunday afternoons. Motion carried. It was agreed that the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night bingo income be used for the purpose of the Pow-Wow and Historical Society.
3-Public Relations Person-It was agreed by the B.C. that this position be advertised next week, salary to be negotiable.
4-Business Committee Meetings-Motion to change the B.C. meetings from Wednesday nights to Thursday nights. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.May.18.1982:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Headstart-Discussion was held on the closing of the Headstart Program. Petitions were presented to the B.C. by Tribal Mbrs. The petitions contained names of several people who were concerned about the closing of the Headstart Center. The Tribal Mbrs. present were informed of the reasons as to the B.C.'s decision to close the Headstart Center. The Tribal Mbrs. were informed that the Tribe has lost money during the past 2 years due to a 20% soft match by the Tribe in order to operate the program.
2-Discussion was also held on the number of Tribal Mbrs. being served. Of the 38 students who participated in the FY82 program, 4 children were Potawatomi Tribal Mbrs, and only 1 child actually enrolled in the Tribe. The B.C. recommended alternatives for the Headstart Parent Committee. 3-Museum-Harold McCrerry requested $600.00 to buy equipment for the museum. Motion to approve the maximum of $700.00 to purchase museum supplies. Motion carried.
4-CDBG-Motion to pass a Resolution adopting the Housing Rehabilitation. Motion carried.
5-Potawatomi Indian Week- Bill Burgess was present for discussion on Potawatomi Indian Week. Several areas of discussions included: Style show, Banquet, Parade, Art Show, Carnival and Dignitaries.
6-Contract Agreement-Motion to approve a payment of $5,000 to Dr. Burgess, public Relations Person for Potawatomi Indian Week. The finally payment will be paid on June 27, 1982. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Along with Meeting Minutes is a Memo to John Schoemann re: the Headstart program.