1972 Business Committee Meeting Minutes
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Description1972 Business Committee Meeting MinutesJanuary 24 - Business Committee Meeting
April 19 - Business Committee Meeting
May 8 - Special Business Committee Meeting
June 5 - Special Business Committee Meeting
June 24 - Council Meeting
September 19 - Business Committee Meeting
October 11 - Special Business Committee Meeting
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Finding AidCITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE AGENCY
January 24, 1972
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, Pete Veitenheimer
V-Chairman, Jerry Fox
Secretary,Treas, BeverlybHughes
Councilman, Bernard Heer
Councilman, Willie Nona
Guest
John Taylor, Superintentant
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Pete Veitenheimer
At 7:30 p.m., January 24, 1972, A quorum of members were present.
Bernard Heer made a motion that we remove the Whitlock children
from the rolls since we had not heard from their father acknowledge
ing that the children were
the Whitlock children,
Bernard Heer made a motion that a resolution be
be removed from the Tribal Rolls since the alloted
time had passed for the father to furnish proof that the children
were his blood decendants and not adopted. Willit Nona Seconded
the motion and the motion carried with 5 for and none against. Res.#4
Bernard Heer made a motion that the committee acept the list of
names, presented by the secretary, of people who were eligible to
be enrolled. Willie Nona seconded the motion and the motion carrie
with 5 for and none against. Res. # 5
Beverly Hughes made a motion that Jerry Fox be the representative
to select applicants for the H.I.P. Program priority list for the
Citizen Band Potawatomi applicants. Bernard Heer seconded the
motion and the motion carried with 5 for and none against.
Jerry Fox made a motion that Mary Wheeler be acepted as the new
CHR to PHS Indian Health, Willie Nona seconded the motion and
the motion carried with 5 for and none against.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that Janell Veitenheimer be the CHR
Coordinator for PHS. Bernard Heer seconded the motion and the
motion carried with 5 for and none against.
Jerry Fox made a motion that the committee send a telegram to
LeRoy Neddeau in Kansas to have him attend a meeting that the
Prairie Band and Jesuits were having and to try and stop any
action they may be taking to regain the land at St. Marys Kansas
Bernard Heer seconded the motion and there were 5 for and none
against.
Bernard Heer made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and
Willie Nona seconded the motion The motion passed with 5 for
and none against.
Meeting adjourned.
SHAWNEE AGENCY
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
ROUTE 5 BOX 180-D
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
A PRIL 19, 1972
MINUTES
Present
Chairman, Pete Veitenheimer
V-Chairman, Jerry Fox
Secretary, Beverly Hughes
Councilman, Bernard Heer
Councilman, Willie Nona
Guest
John Taylor, Superintendent
A. B. Pecore
Janell Veitenheimer, CHR,
Jewel Bruno, Chr
Mary Wheeler, CHR
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order by the
chairman, Pete Veitenheimer at 7:30 p.m., April 1972. The meeting
was held at the Tribal Office Building.
St. Gregorys College was discussed as a possible meeting place for
the next council meeting in June. Jerry Fox made a motion that St.
Gregorys be used for the next meeting if there would be no charge
to the tribe. The motion was seconded by Willie Nona and the motion
carried with 4 for and 1 against.
The Community House was discussed and a letter from Mr. Earls, County
Assessor, was passed among the Committee. The letter stated that if
the tribe would put the Community House in useable condition that it
would be left off the tax rolls. Beverly Hughes made a motion that
the Community House be repaired as per Mr. Earls request and Jerry
Fox seconded the motion and the motion carried with 5 for and 0
against. Jerry Fox offered to donate the bathroom facilities and
a hot water tank.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that a night light be installed by OG&E
to protect the building from vandalism. Jerry Fox seconded the motion
and the motion carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Jerry Fox made a motion that the tribe does not install an electric
pump for Ervin Bursaw due to the fact that when his well was drilled
he requested a hand pump and this would be all he would need since
he lived alone. Bernard Heer seconded the motion and the motion
carried with 5 for and 0 against.
The leasing of the Citizen Band Farm land was discussed as to the
value of the land. Jerry Fox made a motion that an ad be put in
the Shawnee paper running 2 times a week for 2 weeks and that sealed
bids would be taken no later than noon, May 8, 1972. Willie
Nona seconded the motion and the motion carried with 5 for and 0
against.
The name of David McEvers, a Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian is
listed on the 1937 Citizen Band Potawatomi Census roll and his
name was never brought forward to later rolls. Bernard Heer
made a motion that his name be added to the rolls and that he
participate in the 1967 and the 1970 payments. Jerry Fox seconded
the motion and the motion carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Jerry Fox made a motion that the CHR's have a spokesman to report
to the committee and to keep them informed on the CHR program.
Janell Veitenheimer, CHR Coordinator, reported to the Committee
the status of the CHR program. Beverly Hughes seconded the motion
made by Jerry Fox and the motion carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Bernard Heer made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and Willie
Nona seconded the motion. Motion carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Meeting Adjourned.
Beverly Hughes, Tribal Secretary
SHAWNEE AGENCY
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
ROUTE 5 BOX 180-D
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
MAY 8, 1972
Minutes
Present
Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman
Jerry Fox, V-Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary
Bernard Heer, Councilman
Willie Nona, Councilman
Guest
John Taylor, Supt.
A quorum of members present, the meeting was called to order by
the chairman, Pete Veitenheimer at 7:30 pm in the Tribal Office
Building.
A bid was presented to the Business Committee on the leasing of
the farm land. Jerry Fox made a motion to reject the bid and
Willie Nona seconded the motion, the motion carried with 4 for
and 1 against.
Jerry Fox made a motion to run a classified ad in the Oklahoma
City, Shawnee and Seminole papers advertising the land to be
leased and the ad should run for one week and sealed bids would
be opened then. Willie Nona seconded the motion and the motion
carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that the Tribe send Jerry Fox to
Washington D.C. to the hearing concerning returning the tribes
land back to trust land. Bernard Heer seconded the motion and
the motion carried with 5 for and none against.
Jerry Fox made the motion that Mr. John Taylor or Mr. Joe Walker
go with Jerry Fox to Washington D.C. Beverly Hughes seconded the
motion and the motion carried with 5 for and none against.
Jerry Fox made a motion that the tribe prepare a proposal and
turn in an application for Tribal Affairs & Management Program
Beverly Hughes seconded the motion and the motion carried with
5 for and 0 against.
Bernard Heer made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and
Willie Nona seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned.
Beverly Hughes, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
June 5, 1972
MINUTES
Present
Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman
Jerry Fox, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Sect. Treas.
Bernard Heer, Councilman
Willie Nona, Councilman
Guest
Joe Walker
Richard Irwin
A. B. Pecore
A quorum of members present, the Chairman, Pete Veitenheimer opened
the meeting at 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 5, 1972. The meeting was
held at the Tribal Office Building.
Bids were opened on the leasing of the farm land and Bernard Heer
made a motion that the Committee accept the bid of $2051.00 from
Mr. Dale Winfrey, Route 2, Meeker, Oklahoma. Jerry Fox seconded
the motion and the motion carried with 5 for and none against.
A letter of acceptance to be sent to Mr. Winfrey was discussed
and the committee agreed to get the contract signed as soon as
possible.
Jerry Fox amde a motion that the Business Committee meet with the
tribal attorney, Mr. Louis Rochmes, Friday night, June 23, 1972
prior to the Council Meeting, Saturday, June 24, 1972. Willie
Nona seconded the motion and the motion carried with 5 for and
none against.
Jerry Fox made a motion that the Business Committee talk further
with Mr. Rochmes about another attorney to take his place in case
of his death. Willie Nona seconded the motion and the motion
carried with 5 for and none against.
Jerry Fox made a motion that the Citizen Band Business Committee
pay $200.00 to the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority for per
diem payments to the Housing Authority members. This would be
paid each fiscal year. Willie Nona seconded the motion and the
motion carried with 5 for and none against. Res. Pott. 72-8
Willie Nona made a motion that the CHR Program stay as it is with
the tribe having a CHR Coordinator and not having anyone from the
Health Advisory Board to head the CHR Program. Beverly Hughes
seconded the motion with a vote of 4 for and 1 against the motion
carried.
Bernard Heer made a motion that the meeting be adjourned, and
Willie Nona seconded the motion. Motion carried with 5 for and
none against.
Meeting adjourned.
Beverly Hughes, Tribal Sect.
Res. Pott.
72-9
72-10
72-11
SHAWNEE AGENCY
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
ROUTE 5 BOX 180-D
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801
COUNCIL MEETING
June 24, 1972
Present
Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman
Jerry Fox, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secy., Treas.
Bernard Heer, CounciIman
Willie Nona, Councilman
Guest
Mr. Louis L. Rochmes, Attorney
Father Vincent, St Gregorys
Joe Walker, BIA
MINUTES
A quorum of members present, the meeting was called to order by
the Chairman, Pete Veitenheimer at 12:35 p.m., Saturday, June 24,
1972. The meeting was held at St. Benedicts Catholic Church in
Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Tribal Claims Attorney, Mr. Louis L. Rochmes was introduced to
the Council and he gave a brief report of recent progress on
tribal claims.
Jerry Fox presented a report on the Tribal Trust Funds in care
of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington. He also read the
financial report of the Treasurer. Several questions frequently
asked by Tribal Members were brought up and answered by Mr. Fox
to better inform the Tribal Members.
Motion was made by Priscilla Sherard and seconded by Willie Wamego,
that the monies representing unclaimed shares of the 1967 payment
be invested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to draw interest until
the next claim and be paid out then. Vote, 32 for and 1 opposed,
Motion carried Res. 72-9
Pete Veitenheimer made a brief report on the land located south
of Shawnee and that it had been leased for a 5 year term and the
amount of the rental. $2051.00 per year.
The Chairman told the Council that he had received three letters
for the position of Vice Chairman. One of the letters from Mr.
Ullie F. Melot was withdrawn by Mr. Melot at the meeting. Mr.
Jerry Fox and Mr. Robert Bruno each had a letter in for the positlon
of Vice Chairman. After each gave a brief summary of their
background the vote was for Mr. Jerry Fox 44 votes and for Mr.
Robert Bruno 17 cotes. Mr. Jerry Fox was re-elected as Vice
Chairman.
Mary Ann Wheeler made a motion that the Tribe re-elect Mrs. Beverly
Hughes as Secretary-Treasurer by acclamation. The motion was seconded
by Ullie Melot and all in favor and none opposed. Motion carried.
Father Vincent of St. Gregory's College was introduced to the
Council by Mr. A. B. Pecore. He spoke to the Council about
Catholic Commission to help the Indians in Oklahoma.
Bernard Heer made a motion that the Tribe hire a Mr. Jack Joseph
as an associate to Mr. Louis Rochmes, Tribal Attorney. Beverly
Hughes seconded the motion and the motion carried with 40 for
and none against. Res. 72-10
Priscilla Sherard made a motion that 10% be with held from each
claim to be used for Tribal Operations, and preparing the rolls
of the Tribe. Herman Veitenheimer seconded the motion. The
motion failed to carry with 10 voting for and 23 opposing.
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Henry Peltier and
seconded by Mrs. Jo Marcus to recline the previous motion and to
vote against on withholding the 10% of the next claims for Tribal
operations. The vote was 24 for and 17 against. Motion carried.
Res. 72-11
Herman Veitenheimer made a motion that the meeting be adjourned.
Raymond Peltier seconded the motion and the motion carried with
all for and none opposed.
Meeting adjourned.
Beverly Hughes, Tribal Secretary
POTT 73-1
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
SHAWNEE AGENCY
September 19, 1972
MINUTES
Present
Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman
Jerry Fox, V- Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary
Bernard Heer, Councilman
Willie Nona, Councilman
Guest
John Taylor
A quorum of members present, the meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, Pete Veitenheimer at 7:30 pm in the Tribal Office Building.
Motion was made by Jerry Fox and seconded by Willie Nona that the
secretary write a letter of recommendation to the New Mexico Law
School in Albuquerque for Jackson Paul Forester, grandson of U. F.
Melot. The vote was 5 for and 0 against.
Bernard Heer made a motion and Jerry Fox seconded the motion to have
the B. I. A. manage all contracts on the Home Improvement Program.
The motion carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Motion was made by Jerry Fox and seconded by Beverly Hughes that the
committee plan and construct with the help of various Tribal Members,
a Citizen Band Potawatomi Village near the old Community House. Also
to write a letter to be sent to local tribal members requesting help
in constructing this village. The motion carried with 5 for and 0
against.
Motion was made by Jerry Fox and seconded by Beverly Hughes that a
proposal be drawn up to buy a Pitney Bowes Copy machine with CHR
funds. The motion carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Motion was made by Jerry Fox and seconded by Beverly Hughes to draw
up an proposal to serve the thirty-one Citizen Potawatomi that need
bathrooms and septic tanks. Motion carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Bernard Heer made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and Jerry
Fox second the motion and the motion carried with 5 for and 0 against.
Meeting adjourned.
Beverly Hughes, Secretary
Pott- 73-2
Res. 73-3
73-4
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
SHAWNEE AGENCY
October 11, 1972
MINUTES
Present
Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary
Bernard Heer, Councilman
Willie Nona, Councilman
Guest
Joe Walker
Al St Germaine
A quorum of members present, the meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, Pete Veitenheimer at 7:30 pm in the Tribal Office Building.
Willie Nona made a motion and Bernard Heer second the motion that
the Committee approve the list of HIP applications including the
repqiring and bringing up to standard the homes of the people on
the list. Motion carried with 4 for and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion and Bernard Heer second the motion
to send a letter of approval for an assistant for Al St Germaine
to help him inspect jobs done by the HIP program. Motion carried
with 4 for and 0 against.
Bernard Heer made a motion and Willie Nona seconded the motion that
a proposal be drawn up and application made for the tribe to participate
in the Tribal Government Development Program. Motion carried
with 4 for and ) against. Res. 73-2
Bernard Heer made a motion and Willie Nona seconded the motion that
the tribe make application and resolution for the Community Development
Program Funds. The motion carried with 4 for and 0 against Res.
73-3
Willie Nona made a motion and Bernard Heer seconded the motion that
a resolution be drawn up to place 3 new CHR's in the Shawnee area.
Motion carried with 4 for and none against. Res. 73-4
Bernard Heer made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and Willie
Nona seconded the motion and the motion carried with 4 for and 0
opposed.
Meeting adjourned.
Beverly Hughes, Secretary
Pott.-73-5
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
November 4, 1972
Present
Pete Veitenheimer, Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary
Bernard Heer, Councilman
Willie Nona, Councilman
Guest
Joe Walker, Program Officer
Bill Pruner, Land Operations
Minutes
A quorum of members present, the Special Business Meeting was
called to order by the Chairman, Pete Veitenheimer at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, November 4, 1972. The meeting was held in
the office of Joe Walker at the Bureau of Indians Affairs.
Willie Nona made a motion that a resolution be adopted to
sell and convey to Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company an easement
through the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian land for
a electric transmission line. An approved sum of 2250.00
by the Committee was accepted and the motion was seconded
by Bernard Heer and the motion carried with 4 for and 0
against.
Res. 73-5
Since there was no further business at hand Bernard Heer
made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and was seconded
by Beverly Hughes, with a vote of 4 for and 0 against the
meeting was adjourned.
Beverly Hughes, Secretary