1976 Business Committee Meeting Minutes
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Finding AidCITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
JANUARY 28, 1976
Present
Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman
Norman Kiker, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Lee Folkins
The meeting was called to order by the Tribal Chairman at 4:15 p.m., Wednesday,
January 28, 1976. A quorum of members present and the meeting was held in the
tribal office building.
The Secretary read the minutes of the December 12 meeting. Norman Kiker moved
that the minutes be approved as read. Leon Bruno second the motion and the
motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that a resolution be adopted rescinding Pott Resolution 76-21.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none
opposed. RES. 76-22
Gerald Peltier moved that a resolution be adopted expressing the desires of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe to administer the FY-76 Home Improvement Program.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor
and none opposed. RES. 76-23
Gerald Peltier moved that Norman Kiker be removed from probation. Leon Bruno
second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that the tribe, through the Tribal Administrator, purchase a
new pick-up truck, not to exceed $4,000. in cost, and lease to the Title X
Program. The motion was second by Beverly Hughes and carried by a vote of 5
in favor and none opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that the meeting be adjourned. Gerald Peltier second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
MARCH 4, 1976
MINUTES
Present
Gerald Peltier - Chairman
Beverly Hughes - Secretary, Treasurer
Leon Bruno - Councilman
Sheila Hall - Councilwoman
Guest
Lee Folkins - Business Manager
Jerry Fox - Heavy Equipment Instructor, CTSA
A quorum of members present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 5:10
p.m., Thursday, March 4, 1976. The meeting was held in the tribal office building.
The Secretary read the minutes of the January 28, 1976 meeting. Leon Bruno moved
that the minutes be approved as read. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion
carried with 4 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that Sheila Hall enter into a contractural agreement with the
tribe to write the history of the tribe and a drama depicting the history. Gerald
Peltier second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none
opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted enrolling the list of people approved
for tribal enrollment. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried by
a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. RES 76-24
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted to withdraw our representatives
from the CTSA Board of Directors. This is in protest to several areas of mismanagement
within CTSA, the obvious failure of the CTSA Board of Directors to recognize
these areas of mismanagement and to take the steps necessary to rectifying them.
Gerald Peltier seconded the motion and it carried by a vote of 3 in favor with 1
abstaining. RES 76-25
Sheila Hall moved that the $400.00 advanced to the Sac and Fox cooks and the Inter-
Tribal Gourd Clan for the Bicentennial Dinner by Lee Folkins and Gerald Peltier be
reimbursed to them from the tribal account. These funds will be reimbursed to the
tribe out of the proceeds from a Pow-Wow to be held by the Gourd Clan. Leon second
the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Jerry Fox, CTSA Heavy Equipment Instructor, allegated that C.A. King, who is employed
by the tribe to complete the construction of the Cultural Heritage Building, purchased
material for Smith Construction Company to build two homes and charged the materials
to CTSA. The current status of CTSA was also discussed.
Beverly Hughes moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was second by Sheila
Hall and carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
MARCH 11, 1976
MINUTES
Present
Gerald Peltier - Chairman
Norman Kiker - Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes - Secretary, Treasurer
Leon Bruno - Councilman
Sheila Hall - Councilwoman
Guests
Lee Folkins - Business Manager
Jerry Fox - Heavy Equipment
Instructor, CTSA
Sam Withiam - Attorney
Jim Tacker - CTSA Board Member
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 1976.
The meeting was held in the tribal office building and a quorum of members were
present.
Sheila Hall moved that the minutes be approved as corrected to read that "Sheila
Hall enter into a contractural agreement with the Tribe to write the history of
the Tribe into a drama" instead of "and a drama". Leon Bruno second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Jerry Fox, CTSA Heavy Equipment Instructor, stated that at the March 4 Business
Committee meeting his statements concerning C.A. King were not interpreted
correctly and his allegations were that C.A. King did not go through the proper
procedures when purchasing materials.
Sheila Hall asked about the TGDP deliverables with special emphasis on the job
descriptions and Personnel Merit System. Gerald Peltier stated that ONAP would
provide technical assistance concerning this deliverable.
Beverly Hughes moved that Mary Kingsbury be confirmed by the Business Committee
as CHR Director. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried by a
vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that tape recorders and dictaphones be added to the CHR proposal
for FY77 and to check and see if this years contract could be amended to
include these items. Norm Kiker second the motion and the motion carried by a
vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that the Roads Maintenance monies ($1,200.00) be spent to gravel
the new road on the Tribal grounds. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
After brief discussion it was the consensus of the majority of the Business
Committee that CTSA Inc., and CTSA Enterprises, Inc., be separate entities and
operate under two separate Boards.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted rescinding Pott. Res. 76-25.
Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and
0 opposed. RES. 76-26
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Gerald Peltier moved that a resolution be adopted approving the contracting of
certain tribal programs from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and CTSA. The motion
was second by Leon Bruno and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0
opposed.
Norman Kiker resigned from the Board of Directors of CTSA due to the fact that
other commitments would not enable him to be in town for all the meetings. Sheila
Hall moved that his resignation be accepted. Leon Bruno second the motion and the
motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted placing Leon Bruno on the Board
of Directors of CTSA, Inc., and CTSA Enterprises, Inc., to replace Norman Kiker.
Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor
and 0 opposed. Res. 76-28
Gerald Peltier moved that an informal meeting be held prior to all CTSA Board
Meetings with the Business Committee and the tribe's CTSA Board members present.
Norman second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0
opposed.
Since Priscilla Sherard has derived no monetary gain from her contribution of the
Potawatomi cookbook and history book, Sheila Hall moved that a tape recorder and
camera be given to Priscilla from the tribe in gratitude of her contribution.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor
and 0 opposed.
Gerald Peltier moved that the Business Committee approve Sheila Hall in her efforts
to write a book concerning the history of the Potawatomi Tribe. Leon Bruno second
the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
It was agreed by the Business Committee that the attached letter be sent to John
Barrett and a copy to all tribal leaders of the Shawnee area.
Gerald Peltier moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Norman Kiker. The
motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
March 25, 1976
Present
Gerald Peltier - Chairman
Beverly Hughes - Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno - Councilman
Sheila Hall - Councilwoman
Guest
Lee Folkins - Business Manager
A. B. Pecore - Grievance Committee
Father Vincent - St. Gregory's
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Gerald Peltier, at 5:20 p.m.,
Thursday, March 25, 1976. A quorum of members were present and the meeting
was held in the Tribal office.
The Secretary read the minutes of the March 11, 1976 meeting. Sheila Hall
moved that the minutes be corrected and that "a typewriter for the tapere-
corder" be included in the equipment request in the FY77 CHR proposal and
that the minutes be approved as corrected. Leon Bruno second the motion and
the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Topics of discussion included: the Tribes Maxi-Bus delivery and plans for
continued maintenance; Potawatomi Drama; Wanette Urban Renewal Project;
Foundry and Alloy Plant; Indian Health; CTSA; and Indian Health Clinic.
Beverly Hughes moved that the Tribal Newsletter not be used for any political
purpose. Gerald second the motion. The vote was 2 in favor and 2 opposed and
the motion failed to pass.
Sheila Hall moved that the Tribe purchase a 15 gallon hot-water heater for the
Community House, to be paid for from Tribal funds and that B & B Electric furnish
and install the hot-water heater. Leon Bruno second the motion and the
motion carried by vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted to adopt The Most Reverend Jean
Jadot into the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe, and that the adoption be held
during the Centennial Celebration at St. Gregory's College. Beverly Hughes
second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0
opposed. RES 76-30
Sheila Hall moved that the Indian name of "Flying Dove" be given to The Most
Reverend Jean Jadot. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried by a
vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that a resolution be adopted entering into a contractural
agreement with the law firm of Miller, Peters & Diamond and they would be
employed to complete the balance of the contract period originally entered into
between Paul Fairchild and the Potawatomi Tribe. Gerald Peltier second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 3 in favor and 1 opposed. RES 76-31
Beverly Hughes moved that the meeting be adjourned. Leon Bruno second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
April 17, 1976
Minutes
Business Committee Present
Gerald Peltier - Chairman
Norman Kiker - Vice-Chairman
Beverly Hughes - Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno - Member
Sheila Hall - Member
Guest
Father Vincent -
St. Gregorys
John Taylor, Superintendent-
Bureau of Indian Affairs
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 1:35 p.m., Saturday, April 17,
1976. A quorum of members being present and the meeting was held in the Commons
Building at St. Gregory's College.
Chairman Peltier introduced the office staff, CHR staff, and guests. Father
Vincent Trainar, of St. Gregory's College led the invocation and welcomed the
council to St. Gregory's campus. He also made announcements concerning St.
Gregory's Centennial Celebrations April 30, May 1, and 2, 1976. Mr. John Taylor
spoke to the council concerning the necessary procedures to follow for distibution
of the pending claim award and also the development of a plan by the council
for the 20% Program funds. Lee Folkins spoke to the council concerning the progress
made on the Foundry.
A.B Pecore made a motion that the Tribe accept their part of the payment and the
20% Program share be invested and the interest drawn be paid to Tribal members in
per capita payments. Bill Wamego second the motion. Discussion followed and A.B.
Pecore withdrew his motion.
Motion was made by John Barrett to develop a health and welfare program utilizing the
interest only from the 20% Program funds for those Tribal members fifty-five years of
age and older. Priscilla Sherard second the motion. Discussion followed-Robert
McKinney moved that the motion be ammended to include those members of the Tribe who
are disable, and that eyeglasses, dentures, burial policy, artificial limbs and any
other health related aids be included and that a maximum limitation of $1,000.00 per
person per year be established on the benefits. Maker of original motion accepts all
ammendments as part of his original motion. John Barrett second the motion. The
motion carried by a vote of 60 yes and 18 opposed.
Luther Dean moved that a part of the Program funds interest money be used to form a
Credit Union. Jerry Lewis second the motion. The vote was 25 for and 50 opposed and the
motion failed to pass.
John Barrett moved that the Business Committee prepare a set of plans to be voted on
at the June General Council. Woody McClaim second the motion. The motion carried by
a vote of 35 for and 14 opposed.
Merton Whillow moved that a resolution be adopted to hire Miller, Peters, and Diamond
as Tribal attorney to fill the un-expired term of Paul Fairchild. Priscilla Sherard
second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 33 for and 6 opposed.
Eddie Peltier moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Leon Bruno, motion carrying
by a majority vote. MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes - Secretary-Treasurer
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
April 29, 1976
Present
Gerald Peltier - Chairman
Norman Kiker - Vice-Chairman
Beverly Hughes - Secretary-Treasurer
Sheila Hall - Councilwoman
Guest
Lee Folkins Business Manager
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:15 p.m., Thursday, April 29,
1976. A quorum of members present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office
Building.
The Secretary read the minutes of the March meeting. Sheila Hall moved that the
minutes be approved as corrected with the following added to topics discussed at
the March meeting; Governor Boren's Health Service, Planned Health Service and
Boards compiled, Public Law 93-641 follow-up, H.B. 25-25, Indian Health Service
Budget Support, Medallion design for Tribal Series, Board members for Health
Clinic's new building, Potawatomi's decision to remain in CTSA Organization.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor
and 0 opposed.
Lee Folkins brought the Business Committee up-to-date on the Foundry Project and
the Alloy Plant.
Sheila moved that the cost for the Open House and Drama performance Friday, June
25, 1976, not exceed $400.00 and that invitations and programs be prepared from
these funds. Norman second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in
favor and 0 opposed.
The agenda for the June Council Meeting and Pow-Wow was discussed and it was
decided that the Drama be presented at 12:30 and the Council Meeting begin at
2:00 p.m., June 26, 1976.
Motion was made by Sheila Hall to accept Danny Corn as University Year for
Action Student assigned to the Potawatomi Tribe for one year and that ONAP pay
the Tribes share of the cost. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that bids be taken and the Tribe purchase a tape recorder with
ONAP funds not to exceed $500. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
The Indian Tribal Series book was discussed and Sheila Hall moved that a line
drawing of Leopold Pokagon be submitted for one side of the medallion with the
Tribal Seal on the other. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
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Norman Kiker moved that the Business Committee authorize the Tribal Administrator to
sell the CB Radios and Base Station for the amount of purchase and that a classified
ad be placed in the newspaper for one week and bids be taken with the right to accept
or reject any and all bids. Bids to be opened at the May Regular Business Committee
Meeting. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in
favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted placing Lee Folkins and Jim Tacker
on the CTSA Enterprises Inc., Board of Directors. Gerald Peltier second the motion.
The vote was 2 in favor and 2 opposed and the motion failed to pass.
Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted placing Sheila Hall and Lee Folkins
on the CTSA Enterprises Inc., Board of Directors. Norman Kiker second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 3 in favor and 1 opposed. RES 76
Sheila Hall moved that Dale Winfrey be offered $850.00 on the wheat loss and Pecan
Grove for the balance of 1976 and 1977. The amount of $575.00 be paid now and $275.00
to be deducted from the 1977 lease payment due January 1977. Norman Kiker second the
motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Sheila Hall presented letters to the Tribal Chairman, Gerald Peltier, and Tribal
Secretary, Beverly Hughes, to be entered into the minutes of this meeting, (copies
attached).
Beverly Hughes moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Gerald Peltier. The
motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED -
Beverly Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 10, 1976
Present
Gerald Peltier, Chairman
Norman Kiker, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno, Committee Member
Sheila Hall, Committee Member
Guest
Lee Folkins
Veta Bruno
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 10, 1976.
The meeting was held in the tribal office building and a quorum of members were
present.
The Secretary read the minutes of the April 29 meeting and Norman Kiker moved that
the minutes be approved as read. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted placing Lee Folkins and Wallace
Tyner on the Board of Directors of CTSA Enterprises, Inc. Leon Bruno second the
motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed. Res. 76-33
Lee Folkins, Business Manager advised the Business Committee of the latest developments
concerning the Foundry and Alloy Plant. After a brief discussion Norman
Kiker moved that the Business Manager and Tribal Administrator continue negotiations
on the Foundry Project. Sheila Hall raised a question concerning the contract and
commented that in her opinion some parts of the contract were questionable and she
would underline those parts of the contract that she felt needed to be revised and
forward to the Business Manager. Leon Bruno then second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that a tractor be purchased from the General Funds and rented to
the Title X program and that the cost not to exceed $4,000. Norman Kiker second
the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted entering into a contractural
agreement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a basic grant under the Self -Determination
and Educational Assistance Act, PL 93-638 for a three month period
beginning July 1, 1976. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried by
a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Res. 76-34
The rental of the tribal office building to IHS Advisory Board was discussed and
tabled until a later date.
Gerald Peltier submitted a letter he had written to Mrs. Sheila Hall in response
to her letters presented to the Tribal Administrator and Secretary-Treasurer at
the April 29th meeting. Lee Folkins requested that Mr. Peltier's letter be read
out loud to the Business Committee. Mr. Peltier requested that his letter be
entered into the minutes of this meeting. (Copy attached) After the letter was
read, Sheila Hall stated, "I am going to continue to request information until the
financial statements balance." Mr. Peltier told Mrs. Hall, "I approve all the
financial statements that have been mailed out to Business Committee members and
I know that the financial statements did not balance." He also told Mrs. Hall,
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"You received unbalanced reports and you can read into them anything you want to."
Mrs. Hall said, "In a previous Business Committee meeting we (the Business Committee)
voted that the financial statements were to be posted on the bulletin board each
month and I expect them to be posted from now on." Mr. Peltier replied, "The records
of the tribe and the financial statements are always open to anyone who wishes to
see them." Mrs. Hall asked Mr. Peltier, "Are you going to rewrite the proposal for
the Program Funds according to what the council voted on at the April 17 meeting?"
Mr. Peltier said, "No, I personnally am not going to re-write them, but have the
Business Committee write them since they were not assigned to me, but to the Business
Committee and I am in favor of submitting the plan that was published in the newsletter."
He also added, "The plan for the people over 55 will not meet Bureau approval." Mrs.
Hall requested Mr. Peltier's reply become part of the minutes.
Norman Kiker moved that the meeting be adjourned. Leon Bruno second the motion and
the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
MAY 27, 1976
PRESENT
Gerald L. Peltier - Chairman
Norman Kiker - Vice-Chairman
Beverly Hughes - Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno - Councilperson
Sheila Hall - Councilperson
GUEST
Lee Folkins - Business Manager
A quorum of members present and the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
6:05 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 1976. The meeting was held in the Tribal Office.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and Leon Bruno moved that the
minutes be approved as corrected. Sheila Hall stated that in her statement at the
last meeting she requested the financial statements be posted quarterly instead of
monthly and that she had asked Mr. Peltier if he was going to write the proposal for
the Program Funds. The minutes read, "re-write". Norman Kiker second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted pursuant to Public Law 93-591 and
authorizing the Tribal Chairman to execute a deed conveying the Tribal lands to the
United States of America in Trust for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma.
Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor
and 0 opposed. RES 76-36
Sheila Hall moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Robert J. McConnon, Director, Office
of National Programs, authorizing the Citizen Band Potawatomi Chairman, Gerald L.
Peltier, to enter into any consortium, or any agreement, with respect to CTSA, Inc.,
CETA Program, to enter into and conclude business and financial transactions for the
Citizen Potawatomi Tribe. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried by
a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
The Indian Action Teams were discussed and Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be
adopted requesting the Indian Technical Assistance Center, Denver, CO, renew the
Indian Action Team Program contract for the Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area, Inc.,
for fiscal year 1977 and that prior to submitting the resolution, a letter from the
Tribal Chairman be written to the Director of the Board of CTSA, Inc., expressing
the desires of the Business Committee concerning the curriculum and procedures of
the Indian Action Team School. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed. RES 76-37
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted contracting the Community Health
Maintenance Program under Public Law 93-638 for fiscal year 1976-77 and appointing
Gerald L. Peltier as the Tribal Official authorized to enter into a contractual
agreement with Indian Health Service. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed. RES 76-38
Office furniture rented from Pott County Bookstore was discussed and the Business
Committee was advise of option to buy furniture now at a price of $561.19 or to continue
renting the furniture. Norman Kiker moved that the Tribe buy the furniture
with undesignated funds from the general account and rent to programs to reimburse
the general account. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried by a vote
of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
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Leon Bruno moved that the Tribe sell the Pitney Bowes Copier to Pitney Bowes for
$700.00 and then buy from Pitney Bowes, a postage scale and table for $700.00.
Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and
0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that the Tribe pay the Security Guards for this years POW-WOW.
The cost will be a total of $375.00, June 25, 26 and 27, 1976. Norman Kiker second
the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Norman Kiker moved that the Business Committee hold out for $800.00 on the CB Base
Station and CB radios and that all bids submitted be rejected. The motion died for
lack of a second.
Norman Kiker moved that the bids submitted be rejected and that the Business Manager
sell the CB Base Station and mobile units for the best offer over $700.00. Beverly
Hughes second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
The Tribal Series History Book was discussed. Gerald Peltier stated that Mr. John
Griffin, Director of the Tribal Series had requested by phone that Dr. Joesph Cash write
the history of the Tribe. Sheila Hall withdrew from writing the history but added she
wanted to coordinate with Dr. Cash on writing the history.
Other topics discussed were: Indian Health Clinic Eye Clinic opening to adults; Renting
space to IHS Advisory Board; Tractor purchase; TGDP Personnel System.
Gerald Peltier moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Norman Kiker. The motion
carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 1 opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
June 23, 1976
MINUTES
PRESENT
Gerald Peltier, Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
GUEST
Lee Folkins, Business Manager
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 1976.
A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal
Office Building.
Sheila Hall moved that the Business Committee dispence with the reading
of the minutes until the next meeting. Gerald Peltier second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 4 for and none opposed.
Chemical toilets for the June 26 Pow Wow were discussed and due to a
misunderstanding between the Tribal Chairman and Cody Mack, Vice-Chairman
of the Pow Wow Club, the Tribe was assumed to be accountable for the cost
of $147.00 for the rental on the chemical toilets. Beverly Hughes moved
that the Tribe pay the rental cost of $147.00 and Gerald Peltier second
the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
A resolution for continuing the Community Health Representative Program
was discussed and Sheila Hall asked if a telephone poll could be made before
approving the resolution so the Business Committee could read the
contract and proposal. Sheila Hall moved that a motion be made to that
effect and Gerald Peltier second the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. RES 76-34
The ballots for this years election of Vice-Chairman and Secretary-
Treasurer were reviewed by the Business Committee and Beverly Hughes
moved that the voting procedures for the election be by majority vote.
Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in
favor and none opposed.
The lease on the White Building was discussed and Beverly Hughes moved
that CTSA be held to their lease at this time and that the Tribe negotiate
with CTSA for some kind of reasonable settlement. Sheila Hall second the
motion and the motion carreid by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Gerald Peltier moved that the Business Committee certify the attendance of
office staff and business Committee members to various management, Direct
Cost and Personnel Management Workshops during FY 76. Beverly Hughes
second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none
opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion for the meeting to adjourn and Gerald Peltier
second the motion with motion carrying 4 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
REGULAR COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 26, 1976
MINUTES
Present
Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman
Norman Kiker, Vice Chairman
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
John Taylor, Superintendent,
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Shawnee Agency
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 2:35 p.m., Saturday,
June 26, 1976. A quorum of members were present and the
meeting was held in the Council Room of the Cultural Heritage Building,
South of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Chairman Peltier called for the reading of the minutes of the June
1975 General Council meeting and the minutes of the April 17, 1976
Special Council meeting. The Secretary read the minutes of these
two meetings.
After the reading of the minutes, John Barrett moved that the minutes
of the April 17th meeting be amended to read that no vote was taken
because of the lack of a quorum but it was agreed that the council
would approve hiring Miller, Peters, and Diamond, Attorneys at Law
until the June meeting and bring the issue to the council at that
time. Priscilla Sherard second the motion. A. B. Pecore stated
that a quorum was present when the vote was taken. Mr. Taylor
added that the correct procedure would have been to have a call
for quorum count when there is a doubt that a quorum exist but up
to this point the business conducted is legal and binding. Raymond
Peltier stated that he called for a quorum count. Jerry Lewis said
that there was not a vote taken to hire Miller, Peters & Diamond,
but that the vote was to extend their contract until this meeting.
The motion carried by a majority vote.
Sheila Hall moved that the June 1976b minutes be approved as read.
Pete Veitenheimer second the motion and the motion carried by a
majority vote.
Priscilla Sherard moved that the tribe purchase a PA System for
meetings. There was no second to the motion but everyone present
seemed to be in favor of the motion.
Leroy Naddeau led the invocation.
The Chairman introduced Chief Wano to the council upon Priscilla
Sherards request.
The Chairman announced the elections and selected the follwoing
people to count the ballots; Betty Harmon, Janell Veitenheimer,
Jean Shearer, and Glenna Bruno.
Canidates for the office of Vice Chairman are; Danny Corn, Norman
Kiker, Raymond Peltier, and Paul Schmidlkofer. Each canidate was
given 7-8 minutes to speak to the Council. Norman Kiker withdrew
his name in favor of Paul Schmidlkofer and Raymond Peltier withdrew
his name. The vote was Danny Corn, 46 votes and Paul Schmidlkofer,
99 votes. Paul Schmidlkofer was elected as the new Vice Chairman.
Canidates for the office of Secretary Treasurer were; John Barrett
and Beverly Hughes. Each canidate was given 7-8 minutes to speak
to the tribe. The vote was John Barrett, 57 votes and Beverly Hughes,
87 votes. Beverly Hughes was elected as Secretary-Treasurer.
Bill Negahnquet moved that the Tribe hire Miller, Peters, and Diamond
Law Firm. Bill Upton second the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of majority in favor and 1 opposed.
Leroy Nadeau moved that the tribal attorneys be paid fifty ($50.00)
per hour and not to exceed $6500.00 per year. Bill Negahnquet second
the motion and the majority favored the motion. Those opposing the
motion were, Naomi Baptiste, John Barrett and Raymond Peltier who
asked that their names be listed in the minutes.
John Taylor presented the steps involved in receiving the next per
capita award. The program adopted by the council in April has been
sent to Washington and will be returned in approximately 60 days.
Jerry Barnes asked Sheila Hall why she put the article in the paper
about the tribal chairman. Sheila replied that the article was plac-ed
in the paper because Mr. Peltier had insulted other tribal leaders
and could hurt the tribe by preventing our tribal people from receiving
health benefits if the blood quamtum were raised.
Leon Bruno moved that the meeting be adjourned. There was a call for
a quorum count and since there was not a quorum present the chairman
called the meeting adjourned.
Meeting Adjourned.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
July 9, 1976
MINUTES
PRESENT
Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman
Paul Schmidlkofer, Vice-Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno, Councilman
GUEST
Lee Folkins, Business Manager
A.B. Pecore
Leroy Neddeau
Danny Corn
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 9,
1976. The meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building and a quorum of
members were present.
Leon Bruno moved that a resolution be adopted hiring the law firm of Miller,
Peters and Diamond for a period of two years from June 26, 1976, until
June 24, 1978. Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion and the motion carried
by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. RES 76-40
The Chairman suggested the reading of the minutes be postponed until the
regular July meeting and all members were in favor.
Paul Schmidlkofer moved that a resolution be adopted supporting the efforts
of the Superintendent of the Shawnee Agency to hire a Tribal Operations
Officer, a clerk-secretary for Tribal operations and a secretary for the
Housing Officer. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried
by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. RES 76-41
An annual audit was discussed and Beverly Hughes moved that the CPA firm of
Neal and Mullins, be hired to conduct the yearly audit. The motion was
second by Leon Bruno and carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted supporting the possibility
of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Shawnee Agency, moving into the Central Tribes
Building. Gerald L. Peltier second the motion and the motion carried by a
vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. RES 76-42
The Tribes contracting their share of Indian Action Team funds was discussed
and Leon Bruno moved a resolution be adopted to submit a proposal to contract
Indian Action Team funds based on updated population figure of 2316. Paul
Schmidlkofer second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor
and none opposed. RES 76-43
The Local Development Corporation was discussed and Leon Bruno moved that the
LDC be brought up to date and a meeting of the board members be held in the
near future and that Danny Corn review the By-Laws and Minutes and advise the
Business Committee as to the procedure to follow. Beverly Hughes second the
motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
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Paul Schmidlkofer moved that the Multi-Purpose Center Program be transferred
to the City of Shawnee in FY 77 as sponsors of the Program. Beverly Hughes
second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none
opposed.
Copies of Tribal Election Ordinances and a Personnel Management Systems were
presented to the Business Committee members. Leon Bruno moved that approval
be postponed until the next regular meeting so the members could read the
material thoroughly. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried
by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted contracting for a basic grant
under Public Law 93-638 and that the higher population figure of 2316 be used
as a base for funding. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried by
a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. RES 76-44
It was the general consensus of the Business Committee that the Tribal
Secretary-Treasurer has the authority to invest Tribal monies in Savings
Accounts and CDs when these funds are not being used.
Re-Organizational charts were presented to Business Committee members and
there was a brief discussion.
Gerald Peltier moved the meeting be adjourned and Paul Schmidlkofer second
the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes
Tribal Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
July 29, 1976
MINUTES
PRESENT
Gerald Peltier, Chairman
Paul Schmidlkofer, Vice-Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno, Councilman
GUEST
Lee Folkins, Business Manager
A.B. Pecore
The meeting was called to order at 7:25 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 1976.
A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the tribal
office building.
The Secretary read the minutes of the May 27, 1976 meeting, June 23,
1976 meeting, and the July 9, 1976 meeting. Gerald Peltier moved the
minutes of the May 27, 1976 meeting be approved as read, second by Leon
Bruno. Leon Bruno moved that the minutes of the June 23, 1976 meeting
be approved as read, second by Gerald Peltier. Leon Bruno moved that
the minutes of the July 9, 1976 meeting be approved as read, second by
Beverly Hughes. These motions all carried by a vote of 4 in favor and
none opposed.
The Community Health Representative Program Proposal was discussed
briefly. Beverly Hughes stated that the set 13 day annual and sick
leave per employ was unfair to those employees who have been with the
Tribe more than three years. Gerald Peltier stated that his reason for
this decision was because ONAP employees are all allowed 13 days sick
leave and 13 days annual leave per year and that all tribal employees
should receive the same amount of leave time per year. Leon Bruno moved
the CHR Proposal be approved as presented and Gerald Peltier second the
motion and the motion carried by a vote of 3 in favor and 1 opposed.
Paul Schmidlkofer moved that the approval of the Election Ordinances and
Personnel Policies be tabled until a later date. Gerald second the
motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Gerald Peltier moved the Business Committee approved the three month
Basic Grant Budget. Paul Schmidlkofer stated that since the bookkeeper's
beginning salary was $7200 per year, he thought a $2600 yearly raise was
too much and that he would not approve the budget. Leon Bruno second the
motion to approve the budget and the motion carried by a vote of 3 in
favor and 1 opposed.
Paul Schmidlkofer moved that the Tribe purchase a 4 cycle power lawn
mower and that bids be taken and the purchase price not to exceed $200.00.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in
favor and none opposed.
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It was agreed by all members of the Business Committee to have the
Tribal Administrator explore the varied possibilities of renovating
the White Building or the Community House for a general purpose
meeting place for tribal affiliated organizations who would be using
this facility. Moving the Community House to the central grounds
was also discussed as a possibility.
Gerald Peltier moved the meeting be adjourned second by Paul
Schmidlkofer. The motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none
opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED -
Beverly Hughes, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 1976
MINUTES
Present
Gerald Peltier, Chairman
Paul Schmidlkofer, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
GUEST
Lee Folkins, Business Manager
Jan Shanklin, Program Planner
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 1976.
A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the new
tribal office building.
The secretary read the minutes of the July 29, 1976 meeting and Gerald
Peltier moved the minutes be approved as read. Leon Bruno second the
motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
The Health Management Proposal was discussed and Jan Shanklin, Program
Planner answered questions concerning the application procedures and
guidelines. Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted authorizing
the submission of a Health Management Proposal and that the proposal include
job descriptions and bookkeeping services be listed as a line item
in the budget instead of bookkeeper. Gerald Peltier second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
Res. 76-47
Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted supporting the efforts of the
Shawnee Advisory Board in submission of a Health Management Proposal.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in
favor and none opposed. Res. 76-48
Leon Bruno moved a resolution be adopted authorizing Gerald L. Peltier,
Chairman, to execute and file an application on behalf of the Citizen Band
Potawatomi Tribe with the Economic Development Administration for a grant
under the terms of the Public Works Act of 1976, Title I. Beverly Hughes
second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and none
opposed. Res. 76-49
Gerald Peltier moved that a resolution be adopted supporting the Shawnee
IHS Advisory Boards efforts to contract the Contract Health Service monies.
Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor
and none opposed. Res. 76-50
Sheila Hall moved that all Health Board members and alternates be appointed
by resolution. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried
by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
Sheila Hall moved a resolution be adopted appointing Beverly Hughes as
alternate on the Oklahoma City Health Board and the Shawnee Health Advisory
Board. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5
in favor and none opposed. Res. 76-51
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Leon Bruno moved that a resolution be adopted appointing Gerald L. Peltier
and Beverly I. Hughes as representatives of the tribe at the annual Shareholders
meeting of CTSA Enterprises, Inc. and each having 50 votes for a
total of 100 shares. Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion and the motion
carried by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed. Res. 76-52
Beverly Hughes moved a resolution be adopted that Central Tribes of the
Shawnee Area, Inc. CETA Program negotiate and execute a contract with the
Bureau of Indian Affairs for the Adult Education Program. Gerald Peltier
second the motion and the motion carried by telephone vote of 5 in favor
and none opposed. Res. 76-53
Paul Schmidlkofer moved that the meeting be adjourned second by Gerald
Peltier, motion carried, all in favor.
MEETING ADJOURNED!
Beverly I. Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 1976
MINUTES
Present
Gerald L.Peltier, Chairman
Paul Schmidlkofer, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Guests
Lee Folkins
A.B. Pecore
Leroy Neddeau
Danny Corn
A quorum of members was present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman
at 7:15 p.m., Wedensday, October 27, 1976. The meeting was held in the tribal
office building.
The Secretary read the minutes of the September 14, 1976 meeting and Leon Bruno
moved that the minutes be approved as read. Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion
and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
A.B. Pecore and Leroy Neddeau, of the Grievance Committee read a resolution by
the Grievance Committee (copy attached) directing the cessation or any further
inner strife within the Business Committee. Leroy Neddeau stated that the
Grievance Committee would be investigating the charges against members of the
Business Committee within the next ten days and call a Special Council meeting
within a month. Paul Schmidlkofer asked the Grievance Committee if the complaints
could be aired more specifically and A.B. Pecore added that there was enough
evidence to remove one member or the Business Committee at this time, and that
the evidence would be presented at the Council meeting, if called. Paul Schmidlkofer
stated that since Mrs. Hall was not present to defend herself and that the evidence
obtained was not presented to the Business Committee that he would move that a
Special Council meeting be called by the Business Committee. Gerald Peltier second
the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 3 in favor and 1 opposed. It was
the consensus of the Business Committee that the Special Council meeting would be
held November 13, 1976 at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
A.B. Pecore and Leroy Neddeau excused themselves and left the meeting.
Lee Folkins, Business Manager reviewed the Foundry and Alloy Plant and answered
questions concerning this project. He also brought the Business Committee up to
date on the final stages of completing the Cultural Heritage Building Project.
Landscaping and concrete work are currently being done and the project should soon
be completed.
Commercial Brick Corporation made an offer of $2,000. on the cultured stone they
had purchased totaling $3,100. The inventory they presently had would be returned
to the tribe. Beverly Hughes moved that the tribe accept the $2,000. from
Commercial Brick Corporation on the unpaid bill of $3,100. and pick up the surplus
inventory located at their plants in Oklahoma City and Wewoka. Gerald Peltier
second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that a resolution be adopted approving CTSA, CETA Program contracting
the OJT Program from the BIA. Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion and
the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. RES 77-1
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Paul Schmidlkofer moved that a resolution be adopted contracting with Ms. Judith
Michener for the writing of part two of the Potawatomi Drama "Kinan Chikote," Our
Fire for fiscal year 1977. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried
by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed. RES 77-2
Paul moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Leon Bruno. The motion
carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
November 8, 1976
Minutes
Present
Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman
Paul Schmidlkofer, Vice-Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
John Taylor
A.B. Pecore
Leroy Nedeau
Raymond Peltier
Lee Folkins
Danny Corn
Norman Kiker
Terry Peltier
Steve Bruno
Donny Bruno
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m., Monday, November 8, 1976. A quorum of
members were present and the meeting was held in the tribal office building.
The Secretary read the minutes of the October 27, 1976, meeting and Leon Bruno moved
that the minutes be approved as read. The motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and
1 abstaining.
The Chairman entertained a motion to cancel the Special Council Meeting scheduled for
November 13, 1976. Paul Schmidlkofer asked for the name of the person who wrote the
Grievance Committee resolution and who circulated the petition. Mr. Peltier stated
that he wrote the resolution for Mr. Leroy Nedeau, who was unable to write the resolution.
Mr. Nedeau raised his hand to acknowledge that he had circulated the petition. Mrs. Hall
asked if this sort of thing would happen again. Mr. Peltier stated that it would not.
Mrs. Hall asked if the Grievance Committee had evidence against her of misconduct in
office and Mr. Nedeau replied that the evidence was her conduct at the last General
Council Meeting and that she showed a lack of stability and that this could hurt the
progress of tribal projects.
Paul Schmidlkofer asked if Mr. Taylor would define the duties of the Grievance Committee.
Mr. Taylor stated that most tribal constitutions were fairly brief on defining the
duties of the Grievance Committee and that he could only give a definition based on his
experiences since he was with the Bureau. He said that the roll of the Grievance
Committee was to investigate alledged misconduct in office by members of the Business
Committee and try and advise the accused to work the problem out with the Business
Committee. If the problems cannot be resolved, then the complaints should be reduced
to writing and presented to the Grievance Committee. Also, this should not be something
petty, but something that the courts would consider misconduct in office. The Grievance
Committee would serve as an impartial body and call a General Council Meeting to give
the accused a hearing. Also, the accused should be told what the charges are against
him so he can prepare his defense. If there is not substantial evidence against him
then the charges are dismissed by the Council. The roll of the Grievance Committee is
to see to it that the accused has a fair and impartial hearing when brought before the
General Council and the decision to vote and remove from office or vote and not remove
from office is the decision of the General Council.
Mr. Nedeau stated that since hearing Mr. Taylor talk he wanted to inform the Business
Committee that he was wrong and offered his apologies and said that he did not want to
be guilty of wrecking the tribe, so he would back out. Mr. Schmidlkofer asked Mr. Nedeau
what he told the tribal members who signed the petition. Mr. Nedeau replied, "I told
them, we are having internal strife within the Business Committee and because of so
much money at stake it needs to stop, not saying who, when, what, or where". Mr.
Schmidlkofer replied that "The reason for the petition was because some members of the
Business Committee were holding up the payment". Mr. Nedeau stated "could be, but I
didn't say that". After the discussion Mr. Nedeau stated that he would resign from
the Grievance Committee. Beverly Hughes moved that the General Council be called off.
Leon Bruno said he would second the motion since Mr. Nedeau resigned from the Grievance
Committee. The motion carried by a vote of 3 in favor and 2 opposed. The cancellation
of the General Council Meeting would be placed in the newspaper in ad form to let tribal
members know the meeting was cancelled.
Mr. Folkins, Business Manager, informed the Business Committee that the check for $2,000.
from Commercial Brick had been received and that he would be sending copies of the proposed
contract with Kessler & Associates to the Business Committee by mail and told them
to contact him in regard to any changes or suggestions concerning the current contract.
Mr. Taylor advised the Business Committee that he had put the distribution plan into
resolution form and them passed copies to the Business Committee. After the reading
of the resolution a discussion followed. Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution adopting
a plan for the use of certain funds awarded by the Indian Claims Commission be adopted.
Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 3 in favor and 2
opposed. Sheila Hall stated that her opposition to the plan was due to the fact that
she felt the plan was not what the General Council voted upon. RES 77-3
A list of people eligible for tribal enrollment was read to the Business Committee by
the Secretary. Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted enrolling the list of
eligible persons for tribal membership. Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion and the
motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed. RES 77-4
Paul Schmidlkofer announced that the Campaign for Human Development was in the process
of asking for donation to support this program and that he would make a motion that the
Citizen Band of Potawatomi Tribe donate $100.00. Gerald Peltier second the motion and
the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Paul Schmidlkofer moved that the Business Committee accept the resignation of Grievance
Committee member, Leroy Nedeau. The motion was second by Sheila Hall and carried by
a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Sheila Hall stated that in June of 1976, she had expressed her concern on how the tribal
newsletter was used. After much discussion Sheila Hall moved that those members who
were talked about in the newsletter written by Gerald Peltier be allowed an opportunity
to express their views. Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion. The motion carried by a
vote of 3 in favor and 2 opposed.
Paul Schmidlkofer stated that in the newsletter it mentioned that there were 15 tribal
programs. He requested that reports from the 15 programs be presented at the next
meeting.
Beverly Hughes stated that the newsletter should not be political, but should tell
people of the tribal programs and benefits available to them and moved that the Tribal
Administrator direct the Program Planner, Jan Shanklin, to write future newsletters and
that the Business Committee be given a week to review the newsletter prior to publication.
Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in
favor and 0 opposed.
Gerald L. Peltier moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Leon Bruno. The
motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
December 9,1976
Minutes
PRESENT
Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman
Paul E. Schmidlkofer, Vice-Chairman
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
GUEST
Lee Folkins
Danny Corn
Woody Crumbo
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, December
9, 1976. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the
Tribal Office Building.
Woody Crumbo was introduced to the Business Committee and Mr. Crumbo spoke to
the Business Committee about the policies and procedures to follow concerning
the Tribal Museum.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and Gerald Peltier moved that
the minutes be approved as read. The motion carried by a vote of 3 in favor and
1 opposed.
The contracts on the Alloy Plant were discussed and Mr. Folkins was present to
answer any questions concerning the contracts.
Beverly Hughes moved that Danny Corn be appointed to the Grievance Committee to
fill the unexpired term of office of Mr. LeRoy Neddeau. Sheila Hall second the
motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and none opposed.
Since Lee Folkins resigned from his position as Business Manager, effective
December 3, 1976, the Tribal Administrator asked permission from the Business
Committee to hire a new Business Manager. Paul Schmidlkofer asked if the position
had been advertised. Mr. Peltier stated that it had not but the Tribe had
advertised for the Indian Action Team Director and since he had several very good
applicants for that position, he hoped he could choose one for the Business Manager.
He also added that he would check with Peggy Nelson, ONAP Director, to see if we
needed to advertise further. Mr. Schmidlkofer suggested that the staff screen the
applicants and bring only 3 or 4 before the board. Mr. Peltier stated that he
would advertise if necessary and trim down to 3 or 4 of the best qualified and
call a special Business Committee meeting for the purpose of interviewing and
hiring a Business Manager.
Proposals on the Pecan Enterprise were passed out to the Business Committee and it
was the wishes of the Business Committee to table this project until a later date.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted for the pursual of funding
of the Native American Children's Center - Continuation Program - from the
Office of Education, Title X and the Department of Health, Education, and
Welfare. Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion and the motion carried by a
vote of 3 in favor and 1 abstaining. RES 77-5
Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted for the pursual of funding of
a Planning Grant for an alternative school program for all Indian students
from the Regional Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA), Dept. of
Justice. Paul Schmidlkofer second the motion and the motion carried by a vote
of 4 in favor and 0 opposed. RES 77-6
Sheila Hall requested a copy of the Planning Grant Proposal prior to submission.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted for the pursual of funds for
the Citizen Band of Potawatomi Community Development Block Grant Program, from
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Paul Schmidlkofer second
the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes
Secretary-Treasurer