1974 Business Committee Meeting Minutes
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Description1974 Business Committee Meeting MinutesJanuary 18 - Business Committee Meeting
February 1 - Special Business Committee Meeting
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Finding AidCITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
January 18, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Jerry R. Fox, Chairman
Raymond Peltier, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
John Barrett, Councilman
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Guest
Paul E. Schmidlkofer,
Tribal Administrator
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Jerry R. Fox
at 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 18, 1974. A quorum of members
were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that a letter be sent to the Bureau
of Indian Affairs requesting that the tribal owned land be surveyed
and feasibility studies made concerning economical development
of the lands. John Barrett second the motion and the motion
carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Motion was made by Beverly Hughes and second by Leon Bruno that
Raymond Peltier who was elected several years ago as Honorary
Chief of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma be recognized
as such in all correspondence and all matters pertaining
to the tribe. The motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the Secretary and the Tribal Administer
investigate the possibilities of changing the name of the tribe
from Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to Potawatomi of
Oklahoma and what procedures to follow to change the constitution
to the same effect. The motion was second by Leon Bruno and the
motion passed with a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
Raymond Peltier made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was second by John Barrett and the motion carried with a
vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
RES. POTT 74-22
RES.POTT 74-23
RES. POTT74-24
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
February 1, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Jerry R. Fox, Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
John Barrett, Councilman
Guest
Paul E. Schmidlkofer,
Tribal Administrator
A quorum of members present the meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, Jerry R. Fox at 5:00 p.m., Friday February 1, 1974.
The meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
Motion was made by Beverly Hughes, second by John Barrett to
adopt a resolution concurring with C.T.S.A. Resolution Number
74-1 in support of inter-tribal organizations to serve as the
funding mechanism for programs under the Office of Native American
Programs of the Department of Health & Welfare. The motion carried
by a vote of 3 in favor and none opposed. POTT 74-22
John Barrett made a motion that a resolution be adopted that the
President of the United States, Secretary of Interior, Commissioner
of Indian Affairs and the Congress and all agencies of the Federal
Government be informed that any organization soliciting contracts
and grants for services to Indian Tribes be required to have a resolution
specifying approval of their application from the Tribal Council
of the tribes affected by the application and services. The motion
was second by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with a vote of
3 in favor and none opposed. Pott 74-23
Beverly Hughes made a motion, second by John Barrett that a resolution
be adopted requesting the Shawnee City Commission's support for HR
11890 and HR 9219 introduced by Honorable Tom Steed to place Tribal
lands in trust for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma.
The motion carried with a vote of 3 in favor and none opposed.
POTT 74-24
John Barrett made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was second by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried by a vote
of 3 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
RES.POTT 74-25
RES.POTT 74-26
RES.POTT 74-27
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
February 14, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Jerry R. Fox, Chairman
Raymond Peltier, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
John Barrett, Councilman
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Guest
Clarence Gailard, Native American
Technical Assistance Corp.
Norman Kiker, CHR
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Jerry R. Fox at
4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 1974. A quorum of members were
present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
John Barrett made a report to the committee on his trip to Washington,
D.C.
Beverly Hughes made a motion second by Leon Bruno to endorse Darrell
Williams at the present for Area Director of the Bureau of Indian
Affairs. The motion was second by Leon Bruno and the motion carried
with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion second by John Barrett to re-imburse
Paul Schmidlkofer his expenses occured while attending a meeting
in Arizona and also to match expenses made by John Barrett while he
was in Washington, D.C. The motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor
and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion to have Raymond Peltier give the tribe
an estimate on what he would charge to cement the old dairy barn
floor. John Barrett second the motion and the motion carried with
5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the Business Committee set aside
$1,000.00 of tribal money for promotional purposes for the Special
Council meeting. The motion was second by Raymond Peltier and the
motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion, second by Beverly Hughes to re-imburse
Lawrence E. Smith the sum of $250.00 expenses while in New York City
getting parts acquisition lined up for the Bicycle Plant and also
sources, prices and delivery dates. The money will come out of the
$1,000.00 set aside for promotional expenses. The motion carried
with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribe put in a dividing wall
in the Tribal Office to make a separate office for the Tribal Administrator.
This partition to be located on the east side of the office
building. The motion was second by Raymond Peltier and the motion
carried with a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that Steve Garner, Certified Public
Accountant, be retained by the Business Committee to audit the
CHR Program from the date the Program began til August of 1973.
The motion was second by Raymond Peltier and the motion carried
by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
Leon made a motion that Norman Kiker, CHR, be appointed as CHR
Director to be effective this date. Norman Kiker would have a
raise in salary to the maximum of $600.00 per month and his travel
would be set at $96.00 per month. Beverly Hughes second the
motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that $2,300.00 of the HIP money
be spent on Jerome Slattery and $5,000.00 be spend on Ozetta
Peltier (hers to ba a house built by Indian Action Team) $1,700.00
be spent on William Delonias, and 1,000.00 be spent on Dessie
Vieux with a total of $10,000.00. The motion was second by Raymond
Peltier and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion, second by Beverly Hughes that a resolution
be adopted to request the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to remove
Pete Veitenheimer from the Board of the Absentee Shawnee Housing
Authority. The motion carried with a vote of 5 in favor and none
opposed. POTT 74-25
Leon Bruno mad a motion that a resolution be adopted requesting
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma appoint Jerry R. Fox to the
Board of the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. John Barrett
second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none
opposed. POTT 74-26
John Barrett made a motion that a resolution be adopted authorizing
the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma to submit a FY-75 Tribal
Government Development Program Proposal. The motion was second by
Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed
POTT 74-27
John Barrett made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and the
motion was second by Beverly Hughes. Vote 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
March 11, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Jerry Fox, Chairman
Raymond Peltier, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes , Secretary-Treas.
John Barrett, Councilman Leon Bruno
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer,
Tribal Administrator
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Jerry R. Fox,
at 4:30 p.m., Monday March 11, 1974. A quorum of members were
present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
John Barrett made a motion that the Business Committee contact
Rufus Bell and to set up a meeting to discuss the CHR Program.
The motion was second by Raymond Peltier and the vote was 4 in
favor and none opposed. Motion carried.
Jerry Fox, announced to the Business Committee that he was resigning
from the office of Chairman and that he would present
a letter to the Committee of resignation. The Business Committee
accepted his resignation and Raymond Peltier Vice Chairman was
promoted to Chairman.
Beverly Hughes made a motion to elect John Barrett as Vice Chairman
and the motion was second by Leon Bruno. The motion carried
with 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion, second by John Barrett that the
Business Committee hire two off duty policemen to attend the
Special Council Meeting to be held March 23, 1974. The motion
carried with 4 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion, second by Leon Bruno that the meeting
be adjourned. The vote was 4 in favor and 0 opposed, and
the motion carried.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
GENERAL COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
March 23, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman, Chief
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Administrator
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier, at
1:15 pm., Saturday, March 23, 1974. The meeting was held in the
gynmasium at St. Benedicts, Shawnee, Oklahoma. A quorum of members
were present.
The Secretary read the minutes of the June 30, 1973 General Council
Meeting and the minutes stood approved as read.
The Chairman turned the meeting over to Mr. John Barrett, who presented
to the council a slide presentation on a proposed bicycle
manufacturing company. After brief discussion, a motion was made by
Norman Kiker, second by Kenneth Peltier to adopt a resolution that
certain tribal funds be advanced to the Business Committee for industrial
and commercial development. The motion passed unaminously with
none opposed.
Announcements were made concerning the Arts & Crafts school, Indian
Action Team and CHR Program.
Mary Wheeler made a motion that the meeting be adjourned second by
Elizabeth Brady, the motion carried with all in favor and none
opposed.
Meeting adjourned.
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
RES. POTT 74-29
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
SHAWNEE , OKLAHOMA
March 28, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman, Chief
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer,
Tribal Administrator
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier,
at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 1974. A quorum of members were
present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office.
Those tribal members who had submitted their names for Councilman
were discussed by the Business Committee. John Barrett nominated
Bill Nona, Leon Bruno noninated Clovis Hazelton and Beverly Hughes
nominated Sheila Hall. The votes were, Clovis Hazelton, 1 vote
Willie Nona, 1 vote and Sheila Hall 2 votes. Sheila Hall is the
new councilwoman.
John Barrett made a motion second by Leon Bruno that the auditor
be paid out of the CHR funds. The amount being $265.00. The
vote was 4 in favor and none opposed. Motion carried.
John Barrett made a motion second by Beverly Hughes to pay Larry
Smith out of Tribal funds set aside ($1,000.00) for promotional
expenses. The amount to be paid to Larrys Smith is $250.00. The
motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion, second by John Barrett to have the
Tribal Administrator investigate the possibilities of purchasing
an inexpensive water cooler for the Community House to be used
while the Arts & Crafts School is in progress. The motion carried
with 4 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that the Business Committee advance
Paul Schmidlkofer and John Barrett $150.00 each for expenses while
they are in Washington, D.C. from April 1, through April 5th. The
Bureau of Indian Affairs will re-imburse $100.00 of these expenses
to the tribe. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried
with 4 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that Paul Schmidlkofer and Leon Bruno
attend the HEW workshop to be held in Ponca City at the Holiday
Inn, April 16-17-18, 1974. Leon Bruno second the motion and the
motion carried with 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion to adopt a resolution to support
Senate Housing Bill #3066. The motion was second by John Barrett
and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Pott-74-29
John Barrett made a motion that the Tribal Administrator, Paul
Shmidlkofer, investigate the possibilities of the tribe creating
our on Housing Authority. Leon Bruno second the motion and the
motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribe contract the $2,300.00
HIP money for Jerome Slatterys house repair to Central Tribes. The
motion was second by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with
4 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Administrator,
secure bids for the Home Improvement Program participants.
The motion was second by John Barrett and the vote was 4 in favor
and none opposed. Motion carried.
Leon Bruno made a motion that the Business Committee hire an
additional Secretary with a salary of $100.00 per week. The
motion was second by John Barrett and the motion carried with
4 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the Secretary have all the tribal
accounts put on voucher and purchase order system, and that all
checks require dual signature. The motion was second by Leon
Bruno. The vote was 4 in favor and none opposed. Motion carried.
John Barrett made a motion that the Business Committee purchase
four trusses to be used in the re-building of the old dairy barn.
The trusses would cost $200.00 each with a total cost of $800.00.
These funds will be taken out of tribal funds. The motion was
second by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with 4 in favor
and 0 opposed.
John Barrett made a motion, second by Beverly Hughes that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with 4 in favor and
none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
April 9, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman-Chief
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secty-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
Roberta Navarre
Jo Nell Negahnquet
Pearl Dean Norton
Duayne Young
Markeeta Rumsey
JoAnn LaVoie
Jane Phillips
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier
at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, April 9, 1974. A quorum of members were
present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
The first order of Business was to interview applicants for the
position of CHR and Office Clerk. Those interviewed for the
position of CHR were; Roberta Navarre, Jo Nell Negahnquet, Pearl
Dean Norton and Duayne Young. Those interviewed for position of
Office Clerk were; Markeeta Rumsey, Jo Ann LaVoie and Jane Phillips.
After discussing the applicants qualifications, Beverly Hughes
made a motion that Jo Nell Negahnquet be accepted as the new CHR
and that she leave for training April 28, 1974. Leon Bruno
second the motion and the motion carried with 5 voting for and
none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that Markeeta Rumsey be hired as Office
Clerk-Typist. Sheila Hall second the motion and the vote was 5
in favor and 0 opposed and the motion carried.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and the ammendments
to the minutes were as follows; Sheila Hall was elected by
a unamious vote of 4 in favor and none opposed in the last ballot.
In reference to Resolution Pott 74-29, the minutes should read to
"support United Tribes Resolution in their support of Senate House
Bill #3066. Also the minutes to read that the tribes purchase of
the four trusses should reflect that this was a cost savings on
this purchase. The minutes were approved as corrected.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribe submit application for
Norman Kiker to attend Desert Willow Training Center May 21 through
May 30 for further advance training. Beverly Hughes second the
motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that $300.00 of Tribal Money be set
aside for initiating two corporations for the Bicycle Plant. Leon
Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and
none opposed.
John Barrett and Paul Schmidlkofer reported to the Business Committee
the highlights of their trip to Washington, D.C.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribe purchase an additional
desk and chair for the Clerk-typist, and that these be rented for
three months and the balance paid out of tribal funds. The motion
was second by Leon Bruno and the motion carried with a vote of 5
in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Leon
Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and
none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
RES.POTT 74-30
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
April 12, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman, Chief
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier
at 3:15 pm, Friday April 12, 1974. A quorum of members present
the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
John Barrett made a motion that a resolution be adopted expressing
a desire to enter into contract negotiations with Mr. P.C. Shao for
the establishment of a joint venture Brush and Bristle Manufacturing
Plant to be located on Tribal Property. Sheila Hall and Leon Bruno
were notified by phone of this resolution and Beverly Hughes second
the motion and the motion carried with a vote of 5 in favor and 0
opposed. POTT 74-30
John Barrett made a motion that the minutes of the April 9, 1974
Business Committee meeting be read at the next regular meeting.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion passed by a vote
of 3 in favor and 0 opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Beverly
Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with a vote of 3
in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
April 22, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secty.-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
Cecil Cotner, Poe & Associates
Al C. Young, Poe & Associates
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier
at 5:00 pm, Monday, April 22, 1974. A quorum of members present
and the meeting was held in the tribal office building.
John Barrett made a motion that the Secretary read the minutes
of the last meeting after hearing from the representatives from
Poe & Associates. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion
carried with 5 voting for and none opposed.
The guest were introduced to the Business Committee, Mr. Cecil
Cotner and Mr. Al C. Young, from Poe & Associates. They informed
the Business Commitee of the procedures in acquiring a EDA grant
and also of their part of involvement as planners and architects.
The Chairman called for the reading of the minutes of the last
two meetings, and the Secretary read the minutes. John Barrett
made a motion, second by Sheila Hall that the minutes would be
approved as read. The motion carried with a vote of 5 in favor
and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that two weeks salary be advanced to
Jo Nell Negahnquet, CHR Trainee, and that she be given $35.00 per
diem money while in training at Tuscon, Arizona. The per diem of
$35.00 and the advance pay would come out of the CHR Funds. Leon
Bruno second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in
favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the Business Committee authorize
the formation of a Local Development Corporation. Legal work on
this would be approximately $16.00. Beverly Hughes second the
motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion, second by Sheila Hall that the Treasurer
prepare a monthly financial statement with copies available to all
members of the Business Committee, showing all disbursements for the
current month. The motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Leon Bruno made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. John
Barrett second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor
and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
May 21, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman-Chief
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secty-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer,
Tribal Administrator
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier
at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 1974. A quorum of members present
and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
John Barrett made a motion that the Business Committee contract
the Bicycle Plant. Also that Raymond Peltier be hired at $5.00
as hour with two helpers at $3.00 as hour to complete the concrete
phase of construction, this to include the building and the loading
dock. This phase of construction will take approximately thirteen
(13) working days and not to exceed fifteen (15) working days.
Also to pay Raymond Peltier 12¢ per mile while working and not to
exceed more than fifteen (15) working days. All work done by the
Business Committee to be supported by competive bids. Leon Bruno
second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none
opposed.
Leon Bruno made a motion that the Business Committee purchase the
necessary equipment (list attached) to begin the Bicycle Training
Program and that the Community House be used for this training until
the Plant is finished. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the
motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed.
The Business Committee set up the following priorities for projects
pending. 1st-L.D.C. 2nd-Bike Plant 3rd-Ford Tractor
4th-Office Building 5th-Bicentennial 6th-P.C. Show 7th-Land
Acquisition 8th-Rest Home.
Leon Bruno make a motion, second by Beverly Hughes that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed.
Meeting Adjourned
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
May 23, 1974
Present
Raymond P. Peltier, Chariman
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Mr. Mike Mahaffey
Mr. Pat Painter
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond P. Peltier at 5:45 p.m.,
Thursday, May 23, 1974. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held
at the Tribal Office.
Guest, Mr. Mike Mahaffey and Mr. Pat Painter of Mahaffey & Associates were introduced
to the Business Committee. Plans for a new office building were discussed.
Minutes of the April 22 and May 21 meetings were read to the Business Committee.
John Barrett made a motion that the minutes of ;the April 22 meeting be approved
as read, and that the minutes of the May 21st minutes read the Business Committee
contract the Bicycle Plant construction. Leon Bruno second the motion and the
motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the Tribal Administrator secure three insurance
bids for an overall Insurance Policy for the tribe, to include Workmans Comp,
Public Liability and fire, wind and hail. Beverly Hughes second the motion and
the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribe suppliment the TGDP funds for the remainder
of FY-74. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5
in favor and 0 opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that we spend approximately $50.00 to buy a glass case
to display the Arts & Crafts from the Arts & Crafts School. Beverly Hughes second
the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Leon Bruno made a motion that the CHRs not receive comp time while attending the
EMT classes, but that one (1) hour of comp time be given the CHR for the hour
overtime spent in the Clinic Training. John Barrett second the motion and the motion
carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribe purchase an evaporative cooler for the
Community House. Cooler to be purchased from Sears at a cost of $124.00. The
motion was sencond by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with 5 in favor and
0 opposed.
John Barrett made a motion to adjourn. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the
motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
June 20, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secty.-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
LeRoy Neddeau
Marge Neddeau
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Raymond Peltier,
at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 1974. A quorum of members were
present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
LeRoy Neddeau and Marge Neddeau were present to discuss the Pow
Wow which will follow the General Council Meeting on June 29.
John Barrett made a motion that $100.00 be set aside for the
Head Staff of the Pow-Wow, and that each be given $25.00 during
the Pow-Wow. Raymond Peltier second the motion which carried
with five (5) in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that 1 ballot be used for voting for
Vice Chairman at the General Council Meeting, and that majority
rule. Sheila Hall Second the motion and the motion carried with
5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that funds from Tribal Account be
transfered to the TGDP account to pay office staff salaries
until the FY-75 TGDP Contract and ONAP Grants are approved and
funds are received. The motion carried with 3 in favor, 1
opposed, and 1 abstained.
John Barrett made a motion that Paul Schmidlkofer be authorized
to contract bids for an Insurance policy including workmans
Compensation. Leon Bruno second the motion. The motion
carried with 5 in favor, and none opposed.
A motion was made by Leon Bruno, and second by Shiela Hall not
to use steel, but to go to wood and use 1/2" decking (plywood)
and use roll roofing. Also, that RAymond Peltier continue
to do construction and to keep the present help he now has.
The motion carried with 5 in favor, and none opposed.
A motion was made by Leon Bruno, and second by Beverly Hughes
that the NY.C. boys paint the barn a red wood color, with the
paint to be furnished by the tribe. The motion carried with 5
in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the Business Committee have a
sign erected to advertise the site of the Bicycle plant and
the Potawatomi Industrial Park. The motion was second by Beverly
Hughes and carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Leon Bruno withdrew from the Advisory Board of the P.H.S. Indian
Health Clinic. John Barrett made a motion that Norman Kiker be
appointed as delegate to the board, with Sheila Hall to serve
as alternate. Also, that Sheila Hall be delegate on the Oklahoma
City Indian Health Board with Norman Kiker as alternate. Beverly
Hughes second the motion which carried with 5 in favor, and none
opposed.
John Barrett moved that Mahaffey & Associates be selected as
architects on a contigency basis for overall economic development
projects. Leon Bruno second the motion and it carried with
all in favor, and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the Tribe buy and keep a $300.00
inventory of arts & crafts, produced by arts & Crafts School.
The motion carried with 5 in favor, and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion, second by Sheila Hall, that the
meeting by adjourned. The motion carried with all in favor,
and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
JUNE 29, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Father Vincent, St. Gregorys
Jack Joseph, Claims Attorney
John Taylor, Superintendent, BIA
Joe Walker, BIA
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier at
1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 1974. A quorum of members were present
and the meeting was held in the Commons Building, St. Gregorys College.
Father Vincent, St. Gregorys, led the invocation and welcomed the
Council to St. Gregorys campus.
The Chairman introduced the guest, Business Committee, CHR staff and
the Office staff to the council.
Mr. Jack Joseph, Tribal Claims Attorney, gave a brief report on the
next pending dockets and brought tribal members up to date on the progress
toward judgement of remaining claims.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and read the list
of those members registering at the March 23, 1974 meeting. Copies
of the March, 1974 Audit Report and yearly financial statement was
passed out to tribal members. A. B. Pecore moved that the minutes be
approved as read and Bob Goyer second the motion. Motion carried with
none opposed.
Mr. John Taylor, Superintendent, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Shawnee Agency,
explained to the council members the Indian Distribution Act of 1973.
Questions were answered concerning the next claim (Docker 71) and the
procedures in getting this claim paid were also discussed.
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Administrator, reported on tribal involvement
of Bi-Centennial activities and plans.
John Barrett, Vice Chairman, reported on Industrial Development and p
presented to the council members a list of Economic Development Projects
and the progress made on each.
Norman Kiker, CHR Director, presented Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
Certificates to CHR, Jewell Bruno and CHR Mary Ann Wheeler.
The Chairman advised the council that three letters had been presented
to the Business Committee for the office of Vice Chairman. Those
members presenting their letters were John Barrett, Norman Kiker and
Bill Wano. Each canidate was allowed time to speak to the council and
Mr. Kiker withdrew his name and Mr. Bill Wano was not present at the
meeting. Ballots were handed out to members 18 and older and the vote
was: Mr. John Barrett - 129 votes, Norman Kiker - 1 vote and Mr. Wano
4 votes. Mr. John Barrett was elected as the Vice Chairman to serve
a two year term.
Priscilla Sherard moved that Beverly Hughes be nominated by acclamation
as Secretary-Treasurer and Mr. John Barrett second the motion and the
motion carried with all in favor and none opposed.
Priscilla Sherard spoke briefly about her new book soon to be published
about Potawatomis and urged all members to send in their information
for the book.
A. B. Pecore and LeRoy Neddeau announced that there would be a Pow-Wow
following the meeting and that every one should come and all were welcome
to eat. The Pow-Wow would be held on Tribal grounds near the old
Community House.
Father Vincent closed the meeting with a prayer and assured the council
that they were always welcome at St. Gregorys College.
Jerry Fox moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Hazel Willmette.
The motion carried with all in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
July 25, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier
Beverly Hughes
Sheila Hall
Guest
Paul E. Schmidlkofer
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 5:30 p.m. Thursday,
July 25, 1974. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was
held in the tribal office building.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that the sign to be erected advertising
the Potawatomi Industrial Park be approximately 8 X 16 feet in size.
Sheila Hall second the motion. The motion carried with 3 in favor, and
none opposed.
Sheila Hall made a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be
approved as read. Raymond Peltier second the motion and the motion
carried with 3 in favor, and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that the 4 steel trusses be sold at the
purchased price or more. Sheila Hall second the motion which carried
with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that bids be taken on painting the
Bicycle Plant, and that Raymond proceed to have the bicycle plant
building painted the cheapest way possible by either renting a machine
and furnishing labor or contract out. Sheila Hall second the motion
which carried with 3 in favor, and none opposed.
Raymond Peltier made a motion that Norman Kiker be given letter
of approval to attend a CHR meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Sheila Hall
second the motion. The motion carried with 3 in favor, and none
opposed.
Sheila Hall made a motion that HIP qualifications and requirements
be listed in the next tribal newsletter. Raymond Peltier second the
motion which carried with 3 in favor, and none opposed.
Sheila Hall made a motion that Raymond Peltier inquire about reimbursements
procedures for the truck bought by the tribe in February,
1974. Raymond Peltier second the motion. The motion carried with
3 in favor, and none opposed.
Sheila Hall made a motion, second by Beverly Hughes that Raymond
Peltier investigate the possibility of going into the ornamental stone
business and that Raymond Peltier meet with Mr. Woody McClain to negotiate
the possibility of going into production. The motion carried
with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Sheila Hall made a motion that resolution be adopted to enroll tribal
members. The motion was second by Beverly Hughes. It carried with
3 in favor, and none opposed. (Resolution 74-33)
Beverly Hughes made a motion that the tribe purchase a Paymaster check
protector at a cost of $209.00 to be paid out of tribal funds and rented
to Tribal Programs. Raymond Peltier second the motion which carried with
3 in favor, and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Raymond
Peltier second the motion. The motion carried with 3 in favor, and none
opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
July 29, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman-Chief
John A Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul E. Schmidlkofer,
Tribal Administrator
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 5:30 p.m.,
Monday, July 29, 1974. A quorum of members were present and
the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last Business Meeting.
John Barrett made a motion to table the minutes until the next
meeting add a final draft of the minutes read. Leon Bruno
second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and
none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion pursuant to Article II, Section I of
the Tribal Constitution that any applicants filing for admission
to the rolls with "0" blood degree be denied until they file a
blood degree appeal with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to prove
they are of Citizen Potawatomi Blood. And further that all
members presently enrolled with "0" blood degree be required to
file a blood degree appeal within ninety (90) days after receiving
notice to determine their eligibility for tribal membership.
If their appeals indicate no Indian blood, they will be
removed from the rolls. Leon Bruno second the motion and the
motion carried with 5 voting for and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that Wanda Peltier be hired by the
tribe under the ONAP Grant at a salary of $11,000.00 per year.
After brief discussion Beverly Hughes second the motion and the
motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Mrs. Peltier
would begin work immediately.
John Barrett discussed the pending priority projects with the
Business Committee, bringing them up to date on all projects.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that the meeting be adjourned,
second by Leon Bruno. Motion carried with 5 in favor and 0
opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
August 2, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond P. Peltier, Chairman, Chief
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Orville Smith
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal
Administrator
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond P. Peltier
at [illegible] :50 p.m., Friday, August 2, 1974. A quorum of members were present
and the meeting was held in the tribal Office Building.
Mr. Orville Smith, E.D.A. Representative was introduced to the Business
Committee and discussion was held on possible E.D.A. funding.
The secretary read the minutes of the July 25, 1974 and July 29, 1974
meetings. The minutes were approved as read.
Sheila Hall made a motion that a resolution be adopted to enroll list
of Tribal members. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion
carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Resolution 74-33
Leon Bruno made a motion that the Tribe subscribe to the magazine,
"Bicycling". The motion was second by John Barrett and the vote was
5 in favor and 0 opposed. Motion carried.
John Barrett made a motion, second by Beverly Hughes that proposals
and financial analysis be prepared to seek funding of $60,000.00 from
the Economic Development Administration for the Bicycle Plant and
$100,000.00 from the Office of Minority Business Administration for
the Artificial Stone Business. The motion carried with 5 in favor
and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes made a motion that $25.00 of tribal funds be donated
to the CHR's Bingo which will be held in the Tribal Community House.
Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor
and none opposed.
Sheila Hall made a motion that the Tribal Treasurer make an inventory
of all Arts & Crafts owned by the Tribe and that receipts be
given on all crafts sold by the tribe. John Barrett second the motion
and the motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
Sheila Hall made a motion that all office furniture and equipment
be taged and labeled as property of the tribe as additional
equipment and furniture is purchased it will be labeled. John
Barrett second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor
and 0 opposed.
John Barrett made a motion the the meeting be adjourned, second
by Beverly Hughes. The motion carried with 5 in favor and 0
opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
August 19, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman
John Barrett, Vice-Chairman
Beverly Hughes Secty-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m., Monday, August
19, 1974, by the Chairman, Raymond P. Peltier. The meeting
was held in the Tribal Office Building and a quorum of members
were present.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribe negotiate with
Browning Pipstem concerning the tribes legal matters. Leon
Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in
favor and none opposed.
Motion was made by John Barrett, second by Sheila Hall that
the tribe contract with C.T.S.A. for wiring of the bicycle
plant. Motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the CHR's first priority be
the HIP Program and that application be turned in as soon as
possible. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried
with five in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribal secretary, Beverly
Hughes be given a raise of $80.00 per month. Sheila Hall second
the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Sheila Hall made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. John
Barrett second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor
and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 26, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secty.-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier,
at 5:15 p.m., Monday, August 26, 1974. A quorum of members were
present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
John Barrett made a motion that the minutes of the August 19, 1974
meeting be approved as read. Leon second the motion and the motion
carried with all in favor.
Sheila Hall made a motion second by Leon Bruno that John Barrett
be hired under the ONAP Grant as Administrator Planner at a salary
of $18,000. per year, to begin effective as of September 1, 1975.
Also that tribal funds of $4500.00 be replaced in the general tribal
fund by March of 1975. Motion carried with all in favor.
John Barrett moved that operational guidelines (Attached) be approved
by the Business Committee. Sheila Hall second the motion and the
motion carried with all in favor.
John Barrett moved that the minutes of this meeting be filled in the
office and not turned in to the Bureau of Indian affairs. The motion
carried with 3 in favor and 2 opposed.
John Barrett moved that the meeting be adjourned. Beverly Hughes
second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none
opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
September 4, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Raymond Peltier, Chairman
John Barrett, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secty.-Treas.
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
Joe B. Walker, Bureau of Indian
Affairs
A. B. Pecore
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Raymond Peltier
at 11:10 a.m., Wednesday, September 4, 1974. A quorum of members
were present and the meeting was held in the tribal office.
John Barrett moved that the minutes of the August 26, 1974 minutes
be approved as corrected to add the minutes of all meetings would
be turned in at the end of each fiscal year. Leon second the
motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed.
John Barrett moved that the tribe adopt a resolution declaring
the support of the Potawatomi tribe for the proposal of the Central
Tribes of the Shawnee Area, Inc. to contract with the Bureau of
Indian Affairs for the Adult Education and Roads Maintenance Programs
at the Shawnee Agency. Beverly Hughes second the motion
and the motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed. RES. 75-1
Leon Bruno made a motion that the tribe contract the HIP program
from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for FY-75. Sheila Hall second
the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and 2 opposed. CP-75-2
Leon moved that Sheila Hall be appointed as delegate to the Shawnee
Service Unit Board with Norman Kiker to serve as alternate. Beverly
Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and
none opposed.
Raymond Peltier and John Barrett resigned their offices of chairman
and vice chairman, respectively, and all other tribally affiliated
offices effective September 4, 1974. Letters of resignation are
attached to minutes of September 4 meeting. Beverly Hughes moved
that the Business Committee accept the resignation of Raymond Peltier
chairman and John Barrett, Vice Chairman. Sheila Hall second the
motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that Paul Schmidlkofer serve a a two year
term on the C.T.S.A. Board and Sheila Hall serve a one year term.
Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in
favor and 0 opposed. CP-75-3
Beverly Hughes moved that Leon Bruno serve as acting Chairman
till the vacancies are filled. Sheila Hall second the motion
and the motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Leon Bruno made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Sheila
Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and
none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
September 28, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Leon Bruno, Acting Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
John Barrett
Frank Melott
Bill Nona
Mrs. Bill Nona
Jerry R. Fox
Mary Ann Wheeler
Paul Fairchild
Viola Jines
Wade Bourbonnais
Alta Bourbonnais
Suzy Negahnquet
Guest
Jim Tacker
Jo Nell Negahnquet
Mike Bruno
Francis Lackey
Isabel A. Hamlin
Kathleen Kiker
Mildred Peltier
Wanda Jo Peltier
A. B. Pecore
Mrs. A. B. Pecore
Norman Kiker
LeRoy Neddeau
Barbara Scarberry
Veta L. Bruno
Thelma Jewell Bruno
The meeting was called to order by the Acting Chairman, Leon Bruno,
at 1:10 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 1974. A quorun of members
were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Community
House.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and Sheila Hall
moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Beverly Hughes
second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and 0 opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that Jo Nell Negahnquet, CHR, be given a raise
of $50.00 per month since she has been employed by the tribe six (6)
months. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with
3 in favor and none opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that bids be taken on remodeling the rent house
after vacated and that the Tribal Administrator inspect the house
to see what has to be done and report to the Business Committee at
the next meeting. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion
carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that all members on the Sub Committee of House Bill
11890 be contacted no later than Wednesday, October 2, 1974 and if
bill is not put on calander by then to send a representative to Washington
D. C. to investigate. Beverly Hughes second the motion and
the motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that Tribal Trust monies be invested at the
highest rate of interest and that Chase Manhatten, New York,
First State, Shawnee, American National, Shawnee, and Federal National,
Shawnee be given a chance to meet the highest bids and that a list
of the banks getting the monies be submitted to the Business Committee
from the Bureau of Indians Affairs. Sheila Hall second the motion
and the motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that the Disability & Retirement Insurance proposals
be tabled until other Insurance Companies are contacted. Beverly
Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and
none opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that the EDA be advised that the Overall Economic
Development Program be implemented as the approved plans of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma and that a resolution
be adopted to approve these plans. Beverly Hughes second the motion
and the motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
RES.CP 75-4
Leon Bruno, Acting Chairman, announced that he would call a special
council meeting due to the feelings of the tribal members present
at this meeting. The special council meeting will be called for
an Advisory Election to elect a new Tribal Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
Sheila Hall moved that the Tribal Administrator initiate distribution
agreement between concerned parties on the present claim and report
findings at the next Business Committee meeting. Leon second the motion
and the motion carried with 2 in favor and 1 opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that the Tribal Administrator make a monthly written
report to the Business Committee. Leon Bruno second the motion and
the motion carried with 2 in favor and 1 opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that the meeting be adjourned. Leon Bruno second
the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and 0 opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Leon Bruno, Acting Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm.
Wanda Peltier, Project Planner
Norman Kiker, CHR Director
The meeting was called to order by the acting Chairman, Leon Bruno at
7:15 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 1974. A quorum of members were present
and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office.
Norman Kiker, CHR Director, reported on the activities and plans of the
CHR Program. He also presented bids from three Insurance Companies
for disability and retirement insurance to the Business Committee for
consideration as to wheather or not the tribe will participate. The
companies presenting bids were, Mid Continent Life, New York Life and
Prudential Insurance Companies.
Wanda Peltier, Project Planner, gave her report to the Business Committee
on proposal for Cultural Heritage Center, Micro film of language, news
release on Priscilla Sherard and her new book, and proposal for Multi-
Purpose Center.
Paul Schmidlkofer reported on progress made on F.M. Dix Foundry, P.C.
shoa, Potawatomi Cultured Stone and various other tribal projects.
(See Copy attached)
Beverly Hughes moved that the tribe retain Paul Fairchild as local
Tribal Attorney. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried
with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a letter be submitted to the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe listing Paul Schmidlkofer or Leon Bruno for the board of the
Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. Sheila Hall second the motion and
the motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and gave the monthly
financial report. Sheila Hall moved that the minutes be approved as
read. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in
favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that the Tribal Administrator find and purchase
tables for the Community House to be used for Social & Tribal activities,
Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 3
in favor and none opposed.
Sheila Hall moved that the tribe purchase two(2) furnished mobile
homes from Pennsylvania, 1972 models, size approximately 12 X 65
at 3200.00. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried
with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted to sell and convey
to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company a certian portion of tribal
land, described in said resolution, and being owned by the Citizen
Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma. Sheila Hall second the motion
and the motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed. This easement
being conveyed to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for the
amount of $1,200.00.
Sheila Hall moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Beverly
Hughes and the motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
November 13, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Leon Bruno, Acting Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Paul E. Schmidlkofer
Tribal Administrator
A quorum of members present, the Acting Chairman, Leon Bruno
called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m., Wednesday, November
13, 1974. The meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
The Secretary read the minutes of the October 24, 1974 meeting
and presented a financial statement. Sheila Hall moved that
the October 24, minutes be approved as corrected, to add a total
purchase price on the mobile homes of $3200.00. Beverly Hughes
second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and
none opposed.
The Business Committee agreed that the voting at the November
16 General Council Meeting would be by majority, and that ballots
be prepared in advance.
Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted that microfilm
received from Priscilla Sherard never be used for monetary purposes.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried
with 3 in favor and none opposed. RES. 75-6
Sheila Hall moved that the Business Committee accept the bid from
Bobs Carpet in Tecumseh for the rental house remodeling. The bid
being $693.00 installed. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the
motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
The trip to Washington D.C. will be tabled until the November meeting.
Sheila Hall moved that the meeting be adjourned. Beverly Hughes
second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and
none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly Hughes, Tribal Secretary
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
November 16, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Leon Bruno, Acting Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secty.-Treas.
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
Joe Walker, Bureau of Indian
Affairs
Paul Schmidlkofer, Tribal Adm
Raymond Peltier, Tribal Chief
The meeting was called to order by Leon Bruno, Acting Chairman at
1:25 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 1974. A quorum of members were
present and the meeting was held in the Commons Building, St. Gregorys
College, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Mr. Franklin Wano, led the invocation. Bruno introduced the
members of the Business Committee and the tribal employees to the
Council. Mr. Bruno stated that the reason for this Special Council
Meeting was to hold an advisory election to fill the vacancies on
the Business Committee and Grievance Committee. The vote will be
by majority, and by ballot. A. B. Pecore withdres his name for office.
Canidates for the office of Chairman by letter were Paul Schmidlkofer
and John Barrett. Each canidate spoke briefly. Ballots were turned
in for the office of Chairman and the vote was Paul Schmidlkofer-74
votes and John Barrett-39 votes.
Canidates for the office of Vice Chairman by letter were Norman Kiker
and Sheila Hall. John Barrett was nominated from the floor by Pete
Veitenheimer, second Grace Veitenheimer. Ballots were truned in
for the office of Vice Chairman. after each canidate spoke briefly
to the Council. Sheila Hall withdrew her name as canidate. The
vote was Norman Kiker-75 votes and John Barrett 41 votes.
Canidates for the office of Grievance Committee were Wanita Clifford
by letter. Joe Helmes nominated Leroy Neddeau, Second by Paul Schmidlkofer,
A.B. Pecore nominated Raymond Peltier, second by Eddie
Whitehead, Priscilla Sherard nominated A.B. Pecore, second by Bessie
Ridenhour, John Barrett nominated Marge Brant, second by Tom Fugate.
Priscilla Sherard made a motion that the nominations cease, second
by Ruth Jones. Motion carried with all in favor. The vote was;
Wanita Clifford - 36 votes, Leroy Neddeau - 64 votes, Raymond Peltier-
74 votes, A.B. Pecore - 72 votes, and Marge Brant-38 votes. The
newly elected Grievance Committee would be Raymond Peltier, Leroy
Neddeau and A. B. Pecore
Joe Walker, Bureau of Indian Affairs, reported to the Council
about the pending claims, Council approval for a tribal attorney
on matters other than claims, and Citizen Potawatomi blood degrees.
George Hamilton moved that a resolution be adopted authorizing the
Business Committee to hire Mr. Paul Fairchild or another qualified
Attorney-at-Law to represent the Citizen Band Potawatomi all legal
matters other than claims. Tom Fugate second the motion and the
motion carried with all in favor and none opposed. Res. CP-75-8
After a few brief announcements Leroy Neddeau made a motion that
the meeting be adjourned, second by Raymond Peltier. Motion carried
with all in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
November 16, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Paul Schmidlkofer, Chairman
Norman Kiker, Vice-Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
Leon Bruno , Councilman
Sheila Hall, Councilwoman
Guest
The meeting was called to order by Leon Bruno, Acting Chairman
at 3:45 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 1974. A quorum of members
were present and the meeting was held in the Commons at St.
Gregorys College.
Leon Bruno moved that Paul Schmidlkofer be appointed Chairman
and that Norman Kiker be appointed Vice Chairman to fill the
term of office. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion
carried with 3 in favor and none opposed.
Leon moved that LeRoy Nedeau, A. B. Pecore and Raymond Peltier
be appointed to the Grievance Committee. Beverly Hughes second
the motion and the motion carried with all in favor and none
opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that the trip to Washington D. C. be cancelled
and Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with
5 in favor and none opposed.
Leon Bruno moved that the meeting be adjourned second by Beverly
Hughes. Motion carried with all in favor.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer
POTT 74-20
POTT 74-21
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
December 27, 1974
MINUTES
Present
Jerry Fox, Chairman
Raymond Peltier, Vice Chairman
Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas.
John Barrett, Councilman
Leon Bruno, Councilman
Guest
Paul Schmidlkofer,
Tribal Administrator
George Van Wagner, Attorney
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Jerry R. Fox at
7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 1974. A quorum of members were
present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building.
John Barrett made a motion that the tribe employ Mr. George Van
Wagner to assist the tribe in filing claim against the former
Contract Administrator for the CHR Program. Leon Bruno second
the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Mr. Van Wagner will talk to the Bonding Company and report
his findings to the Business Committee.
Leon Bruno made a motion, second by Raymond Peltier to have Indian
Action Teams install a fire proof safe in the Tribal Office for
$100.00, with work to begin December 28, 1974. The motion carried
with 5 in favor and none opposed.
Raymond Peltier made a motion that the tribe draw up a contract
giving John Barrett 1% of net profits on the Bicycle Corporation.
Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in
favor and none opposed. Motion carried.
John Barrett made a motion that the Tribal Administrator, Paul E.
Schmidlkofer do all the hiring and firing of the Arts & Crafts instructors,
and to administer the program. The motion carried with
a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed.
John Barrett made a motion to adopt a resolution requesting the
Indian Technical Assistance Center design preliminary drawings for
a proposed Potawatomi Tribal Office Building. The motion was second
by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with a vote of 5 in favor
and none opposed. POTT RES. 74-20
Beverly Hughes made a motion that a resolution be adopted authorizing
John Barrett to represent the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma in their pursuit of Industrial Development financing.
Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor
and none opposed. POTT Res. 74-21
John Barrett made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and
the motion was second by Leon Bruno. The motion carried with
5 in favor and none opposed.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Beverly I. Hughes,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma