2011 Legislative Meeting Minutes
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Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
February 24, 2011
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney,
Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Paul
Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: Representative Gene Lambert.
Guests: Charles Clark, Greg Quinlan and Jamie Moucka.
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 8:05pm.
First item of business: Minutes from the previous meeting held on November 3, 2010. Motion to
approve the minutes was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Paul Wesselhoft. The
motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Second item of business: Resolution 11-35-R&G: A resolution designating co-signators for
Indian Preference form BIA-4432. Motion to approve Resolution #11-35-R&G was made by
Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Roy Slavin. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed,
1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution 11-36-NR: A resolution approving the purchase of undivided
trust, or non-trust, interests in certain trust allotments within the boundaries of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #11-36-NR was made by Linda Capps and
seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
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Fourth item of business: Resolution 11-37-NR: A resolution providing for the purchase of the
balance of trust interests in the CP945 Joseph Welch allotment under forced sale conditions and
providing for application to the regional director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for such sale.
Motion to approve Resolution #11-37-NR was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by Eva
Marie Carney. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifth item of business: Resolution 11-38-NR: A resolution authorizing an application for
funding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families, Administration for Native Americans, under the Fy2011 Environmental Regulatory
Enhancement Program announcement in furtherance of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation goal to
manage and control the waters within its sovereign jurisdiction. Motion to approve Resolution
#11-38-NR was made by David Barrett and seconded by Lisa Kraft. Motion passed with 15 in
favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixth item of business: Resolution 11-39-NR: A resolution authorizing an application for
funding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and
Families, Administration for Native Americans, under the Fy2011 Social and Economic
Development Tribal Governance Program announcement in furtherance of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation goal to manage and control the waters within its sovereign jurisdiction.
Motion to approve Resolution #11-39-NR was made by Lisa Kraft and seconded by Linda Capps.
The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 11-40-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Mary Lou Knight property. Motion to approve Resolution #11-40-
NR was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 15
in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 11-41-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust acquisition
application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the (non-gaming/on
reservation) French II property. Motion to approve Resolution #11-41-NR was made by Paul
Schmidlkofer and seconded by Dave Carney. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1
absent and 0 abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 11-42-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust acquisition
application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the (non-gaming/on
reservation) Cecelia property. Motion to approve Resolution #11-42-NR was made by Eva
Marie Carney and seconded by Rande Payne. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1
absent and 0 abstaining.
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Tenth item of business: Resolution 11-43-NR: A resolution proclaiming and designating one
bridge as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's priority for needed replacement, improvement and/or
reconstruction. Motion to approve Resolution #11-43-NR was made by Linda Capps and
seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 11-44-TC&A: A resolution authorizing and supporting
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's application for funding under the Fy2011 Tribal Historic
Preservation Office Grant program. Motion to approve Resolution # 11-44-TC&A was made by
Dave Carney and seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1
absent and 0 abstaining.
Twelfth item of business: Resolution 11-45-TC&A: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the Institute of Museum and Library
Services' Fy2011 Basic Library Services with education/assessment option program. Motion to
approve Resolution #11-45-TC&A was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by Paul
Schmidlkofer. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 11-46-TC&A: A resolution authorizing and
supporting the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's application for funding under the Fy2011 Native
American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grant program entitled "Keepers of the Fire - Phase
III". Motion to approve Resolution #11-46-TC&A was made by Theresa Adame and seconded
by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 11-47-TC&A: A resolution approving transportation
for tribal members to attend the 18th annual Potawatomi Traditional Gathering hosted by the
Hannahville Indian Community in Wilson, Michigan and monetary support for the host
community. Motion to approve Resolution #11-47-TC&A was made by Paul Wesselhoft and
seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: Resolution 11-48-J &PS: A resolution authorizing the donation of
used police vehicles to the City of Maud, the City of Tecumseh, the City of McLoud, the
Pottawatomie County District Attorney's Drug Task Force and/or the Pottawatomie County
Sheriff. Motion to approve Resolution #11-48-J&PS was made by Rande Payne and seconded
by Linda Capps. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Sixteenth item of business: Resolution 11-49-J&PS: A resolution approving and supporting the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the Department of Justice's
Fy2011 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CT AS) to develop a comprehensive approach
to public safety and criminal justice. Motion to approve Resolution #11-49-J&PS was made by
Eva Marie Carney and seconded by Robert Whistler. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventeenth item of business: Resolution 11-50-J&PS: A resolution approving the
procurement and placement of traffic stop signs in Potawatomi and English at intersections
located within tribal lands. Motion to approve Resolution #11-50-J&PS was made by Rande
Payne and seconded by Dave Carney. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent
and 0 abstaining.
Eighteenth item of business: Resolution 11-51-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Nineteenth item of business: Resolution 11-52-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Twentieth item of business: Resolution 11-53-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 201 applicants
into the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #11-53-
LCoE was made by Rande Payne and seconded by Paul Wesselhoft. The motion passed with 15
in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-first item of business: Resolution 11-54-App: A resolution amending the eligibility
requirements for Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Aids. Motion to table Resolution #11-54-
App was made by Rande Payne and seconded by Paul Wesselhoft. The motion passed with 15 in
favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-second item of business: Resolution 11-55-App: A resolution approving a 2011-2012
annual budget of $701,000 from the estimated earnings and interest on program money from
judgment funds awarded by the United States Court of Claims, subject to approval by the General
Council pursuant to Article 5, Section 3 of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution. Motion
to approve Resolution #11-55-App was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Bobbi Bowden.
The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Twenty-third item of business: Representative Whistler publically thanked tribal members
Benton Hall and Michelle Munoz for their efforts with the American Indian Chamber of
Commerce of Texas on behalf of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
Twenty-fourth item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the
Legislature, motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Robert Whistler.
The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining. The meeting adjourned
at 9:45pm.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on February 24, 2011, as approved
on the day of 2011, with 16 voting for, 0 opposed and 0 absent
and 0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
May 26, 2011
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D.
Wayne Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden,
Dave Carney, Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande
Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Paul Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None.
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 6:45pm.
First item of business: Minutes from the previous meeting held on February 24, 2011
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by David
Barrett. The motion passed with 16 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Second item of business: Minutes from the previous meeting held on March 30, 2011.
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Bobbi
Bowden. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution 11-57-Ed: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's "Center-based, Voucher and After School Program Child Care
Services" application for funding under the fy2012 Child Care Development Fund
offered through the United States Department of Health & Human Services through the
Bureau of Indian Affairs 477 Program. Motion to approve Resolution #11-57-Ed was
made by Dave Carney and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer. The motion passed with 16
in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Fourth item of business: Resolution 11-58-Ed: A resolution pursuant to Public Law
102-477 regarding consolidation of employment, training and education services. Motion
to approve Resolution #11-58-Ed was made by Lisa Kraft and seconded by David
Barrett. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifth item of business: Resolution 11-59-HHS: A resolution approving the provision of
limited health and wellness services to tribal community beneficiaries not eligible for
Indian Health Service funded programs of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Health
System. Motion to approve Resolution #11-59-HHS was made by Paul Wesselhoft and
seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and
0 abstaining.
Sixth item of business: Resolution 11-60-HHS: A resolution approving a research
study agreement between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services and the
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center under the guidelines of a Susan G.
Komen Grant for the Cure®. Motion to approve Resolution #11-60-HHS was made by
Mark Johnson and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer. The motion passed with 16 in favor,
0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 11-61-HHS: A resolution approving the
submission of the "Fy2012 Lower Income Home and Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP)" grant application to the Administration for Children and Families. Motion to
approve Resolution 11-61-HHS was made by Eva Marie Carney and seconded by David
Barrett. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 11-62-HHS: A resolution approving the
submission of the "Fy2012 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)" application to the
Administration for Children and Families. Motion to approve Resolution #11-62-HHS
was made by Rande Payne and seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed with 16
in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 11-63-HHS: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's fy 2012 Diabetes Grant - year 15 proposal to the Indian Health
Services under the Special Diabetes Programs for Indian Tribes. Motion to approve
Resolution #11-63-HHS was made by Lisa Kraft and seconded by Paul Wesselhoft. The
motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 11-64-HHS: A resolution authorizing the approval
of a loan/grant agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for
Rural Water District #3 waterline extension backup water supply. Motion to approve
Resolution #11-64-HHS was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer.
The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Eleventh item of business: Resolution 11-65-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of
the (non-gaming/on reservation) Graham-Jackson property. Motion to approve
Resolution #11-65-NR was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Eva Marie
Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twelfth item of business: Resolution 11-66-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of
the (non-gaming/on reservation) Riverside Car lot. Motion to approve Resolution
#11-66-NR was made by Dave Carney and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion
passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 11-67-NR: A resolution approving leasing of
allotments, in which the Citizen Potawatomi Nation owns an undivided trust or non-trust
interest, for agricultural, mining, housing, economic development or right-of-way
easement purposes. Motion to approve Resolution #11-67-NR was made by Paul
Wesselhoft and seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 11-68-NR: A resolution supporting the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's grant application for a fy 2012 Clean Air Act Section 103
Tribal Air grant through the Environmental Protection Agency. Motion to approve
Resolution #11-68-NR was made by Rande Payne and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer.
The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: Resolution 11-69-ED&C: A resolution approving the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Industrial Park infrastructure application for funding
through the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development
Administration. Motion to approve Resolution #11-69-ED&C was made by Robert
Whistler and seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, O
absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixteenth item of business: Resolution 11-70-ED&C: A resolution authorizing the
Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation's proposed Microenterprise
Program application for funding through the Unites States Department of Housing and
Urban Development under the Fy2011 Indian Community Development Block Grant
program. Motion to approve Resolution #11-70-ED&C was made by Robert Whistler
and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
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Seventeenth item of business: Resolution 11-71-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Eighteenth item of business: Resolution #11-72-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Nineteenth item of business: Resolution 11-73-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Twentieth item of business: Resolution 11-74-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Twenty-first item of business: Resolution 11-75-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 206
applicants into the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve
Resolution #11-75-LCoE was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by David Barrett.
The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-second item of business: Resolution 11-76-J&PS: A resolution approving a
cross deputization agreement by and between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the City
of McLoud, Oklahoma. Motion to approve Resolution #11-76-J&PS was made by Paul
Wesselhoft and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-third item of business: Resolution 11-77-J&PS: A resolution approving a cross
deputization agreement by and between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the city of
Shawnee, Oklahoma. Motion to approve Resolution #11-77-J&PS was made by Lisa
Kraft and seconded by Eva Marie Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-fourth item of business: Resolution 11-78-J&PS: A resolution approving and
supporting the fy 2011 Family Violence Prevention Services grant application to the
United States Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children
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and Families. Motion to approve Resolution #11-78-J&PS was made by Paul
Schmidlkofer and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-fifth item of business: Ordinance 11-03-J&PS-11-03-T12: An ordinance
amending the Criminal Sexual Conduct Code of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion
to approve the Ordinance was made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded by David Barrett.
The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-sixth item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before
the Legislature, motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by
Bobbi Bowden. Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a
true and xact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on May 26, 2011 ,
as approved on the 27th day of June 2011, with 15 voting for, 0
opposed and 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
June 25, 2011
Call to Order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order
at 7:00 am, Roll call included: Chairman John A. Barrett;
Vice-Chairman Linda Capps; Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale and Representatives Theresa Adame, David
Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney, Eva Marie Carney, Mark
Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul
Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Paul Wesselholt, and Robert
Whistler.
Absent: None.
There was a motion made by Paul Wesselhoft, and seconded
by Paul Schmidlkofer, to recess and turn the meeting over to
the Election Committee for purposes of balloting. The motion
passed with 16 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
Meeting was reconvened at 3:20 p.m., with Chairman Barrett
calling the General Council to order. Chairman Barrett
offered a prayer followed by the presentation of the colors.
Introductions: Chairman Barrett began the meeting by
introducing the members of the Legislature, former tribal
officials in attendance, the candidates for office, the members
of the tribal judiciary and the Potawatomi Leadership Interns
for 2011.
Election Results: Chairman Barrett introduced Gary
Bourbonnais, chairman of the Election Committee. Mr.
Bourbonnais announced the results of the 2011 General
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Election. Representatives David Barrett, Lisa Kraft and Bobbi
Bowden were all re-elected with no opposition. The annual
budget on the interest and earnings of the tribal set aside
funds was approved with 1395 in favor and 116 opposed.
Approval of Previous Minutes: On a motion made by David
Barrett and seconded by Gene Lambert, the minutes of the
previous General Council meeting of June 26, 2010, were
approved as read by Secretary-Treasurer Trousdale. The
motion passed unanimously.
Chairman's remarks: Chariman Barrett thanked the General
Council for allowing him the privilege to serve as tribal
chairman. He reiterated the belief that the assignment of
blood degrees has no place in the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
He also spoke of building upon the assets the Nation already
has and development of new ones to strengthen the tribal
economy.
Vice Chariman's remarks: Vice Chairman Capps thanked
the tribe's employees, calling them the best in the nation and
stating that they give more than 100% on behalf of the tribe
and tribal members. She emphasized that Indian Country is
big business, especially in Oklahoma. The Citizen
Potawatomi Nation currently has 29,635 enrolled tribal
members and administers a budget of $293 million compared
to the Chickasaw Nation with approximately 45,000 members
and a $7.1 billion annual budget. She commended the
Nation's leadership and employees for getting the biggest
bang for the tribe's bucks. Vice Chairman Capps asked for
patience from tribal members as the Nation works diligently
toward providing more benefits for them in the future. The
winners of the art competition were also announced:
Photo/Painting/Drawing category:
3rd Place: Penny Coates from Shawnee, Oklahoma for
her drawing - Wedasewen
2nd Place: Beverly Fentress from Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma with her painting - The Earth Quakes.
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1st Place: Charles N. Clark from Shawnee, Oklahoma
with his painting -Beginning.
Other category:
3rd place - Elaine Dreasher from Hoyt, Kansas with her
beadwork set.
2nd place - Laura Schreiber from Mayetta, Kansas with
her buck basket.
1st place - Tom Roberts from Oklahoma City with his
painted horse skull.
Vice Chariman Capps introduced tribal member, Sharon
Hoogstraten, who presented a copy of her book of
photographs to the Chairman on behalf of the Nation.
Annual Financial Report: Secretary-Treasurer Trousdale
followed with the Financial Report for the Nation. Bledsoe &
Associates was hired to audit the Trust Funds as of September
30, 2010. The Trust Fund account began with a settlement of
$5,494,465 received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. As of
September 30, 2010 the Trust Funds were worth $10,355,114 -
an increase of $473,589 over the previous year. The annual
audit of Federal National Bank revealed the bank had
$2,889,298 in net assets as of September 30, 2010 and
$23,822,804 in stockholders' equity. The Nation as a whole
maintained a $21 million increase in net assets for the year.
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation's accounting department was
honored with the Government Finance Officers Certificate of
Achievement for the twenty-second year in a row. Secretary
Trousdale emphasized that the Nation is in a strong financial
position and tribal members should be proud of the efforts
made on their behalf. He also thanked the members of the
Council for allowing him to serve as their Secretary-Treasurer
for the past 9 years and asked that they pray for the
continued success of the Nation.
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Recognition of Potawatomis: Chairman Barrett, following
tribal tradition, recognized the tribal member who traveled
the farthest to attend General Council, the wisest tribal
citizen present and the youngest. Ginger Blackmon of
Anchorage, Alaska traveled over 4000 miles to attend General
Council, Kenneth Peltier, at 88 years old, was the wisest tribal
member in attendance. Five day old Langston Elliston and
seven day old Drake Sanchez were the youngest to attend.
Swearing in ceremony: Chief District Judge, Phil Lujan
administered the oath of office to Representatives David
Barrett, Lisa Kraft and Bobbi Bowden.
Adjournment: There being no further business before the
Council, a motion to adjourn was made by Robert Whistler
and seconded by Dave Carney. Meeting adjourned at 4:45
p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of
the Minutes from the General Council meeting held on June
27, 2011, as approved on the 30th day of June, 2012.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
September 18, 2011
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D.
Wayne Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden,
Dave Carney, Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande
Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin, Paul Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: none
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 9:30am.
First item of business: Minutes from the previous meeting held on June 27, 2011.
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Lisa Kraft and seconded by Robert Whistler.
The motion passed with 16 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Second item of business: Resolution 12-04-R&G: A resolution approving the
rescheduling of the Quarterly meeting of the Legislature from Thursday, August 25,
2011, to Sunday, September 18, 2011. Motion to approve Resolution #12-04-R&G was
made by Eva Marie Carney and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed with
16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution 12-05-R&G: A resolution confirming the
appointment of the members of the Election Committee and designation of Gary
Bourbonnais as the Chairman of the Committee. Motion to approve Resolution
#12-05-R&G was made by Rande Payne and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion
passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Fourth item of business: Resolution 12-06-R&G: A resolution appointing delegates
and alternate delegates to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) annual
session and authorizing payment of NCAI membership dues. Motion to approve
Resolution #12-06-R&G was made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded by Bobbi Bowden.
The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifth item of business: Resolution 12-07-TC&A: A resolution authorizing the
submission of the Fy2012 Citizen Potawatomi Nation Aviary and Wildlife Sanctuary
grant application to the Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Motion
to approve Resolution #12-07-TC&A was made by David Barrett and seconded by Rande
Payne. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixth item of business: Resolution 12-08-J&PS: A resolution approving a cross
deputization agreement by and between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the town of
Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Motion to approve Resolution #12-08-J&PS was made by Dave
Carney and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed,
0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 12-09-HHS: A resolution authorizing the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's proposed Tribal Transit grant application for funding through the
United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration under the
fiscal year 2011 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations program. Motion to
approve Resolution #12-09-HHS was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Theresa
Adame. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Motion to table Resolutions 12-10-LCoE, 12-11-LCoE and
12-12-LCoE was made by David Barrett and seconded by Robert Whistler. The motion
failed with 2 in favor, 12 opposed, 0 absent and 2 abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 12-10-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 12-11-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 12-12-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
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Twelfth item of business: Resolution 12-13-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 12-14-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 12-15-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Fifteenth item of business: Resolution 12-16-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Sixteenth item of business: Resolution 12-17-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 275
applicants into the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve
Resolution #12-17-LCoE was made by David Barrett and seconded by Rande Payne.
The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventeenth item of business: A resolution approving the Citizen Potawatomi Nation
budgets for fiscal year 2012. Motion to approve Resolution #12-18-App was made by
Robert Whistler and seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighteenth item of business: Resolution 12-19-J&PS: A resolution approving and
supporting the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's one-time funding request to the Bureau of
Indian Affairs - Office of Judicial Services. Motion to approve Resolution #12-19-J&PS
was made by Dave Carney and seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with 16
in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Nineteenth item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the
Legislature, motion to adjourn was made by Roy Slavin and seconded by Dave Camey.
Meeting adjourned at 12: IO pm. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, O absent
and O abstaining.
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CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a
true and exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on September 18,
2011, as approved on the 30th day of November, 2011, with 15 voting for, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
November 30, 2011
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney,
Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer,
Roy Slavin, and Paul Wesselhoft.
Absent: Representative Robert Whistler.
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.
First item of business: Minutes from the previous meeting held on September 18, 2011. Motion
to approve the minutes was made by Dave Carney and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion
passed with 15 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Second item of business: Resolution 12-20-R&G: A resolution approving the rescheduling of
the Quarterly meeting of the Legislature from Thursday, November 24, 2011, to Wednesday,
November 30, 2011. Motion to approve Resolution #12-20-R&G was made by Lisa Kraft and
seconded by Eva Marie Carney. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Representative Whistler joined the meeting.
Third item of business: Resolution 12-21-TC&A: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Administration for Native Americans fy 2012 Native American Language
Preservation and Maintenance program. Motion to approve Resolution #12-21-TC&A was made
by Mark Johnson and seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourth item of business: Resolution 12-22-TC&A: A resolution authorizing and supporting the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's fy 2012 application for funding to the U.S. Department of Health &
Human Services' Administration for Native Americans entitled "CPN Potawatomi Leadership
Program". Motion to approve Resolution #12-22-TC&A was made by Paul Wesselhoft and
seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
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Fifth item of business: Resolution 12-23-Ed: A resolution authorizing the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation's proposed Employment & Training Public Service Facility application for funding
through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the fy 2012 Indian
Community Development Block Grant program. Motion to approve Resolution #12-23-Ed was
made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixth item of business: Resolution 12-24-HHS: A resolution supporting and approving a
funding request for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Sanitation Facilities Construction Program,
P.L. 86-121 for Scattered Existing Homes offered through the U.S. Indian Health Service, with
part of the funding originating with the Environmental Protection Agency and administered by
the Indian Health Service (Project OK 11-S31). Motion to approve Resolution #12-24-HHS was
made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Rande Payne. The motion passed with 16 in favor,
0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 12-25-HHS: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's Community Safe Rooms project application for funding through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) fy 2012 Pre-Disaster Mitigation program and
authorizing the implementation thereof, if awarded. Motion to approve Resolution #12-25-HHS
was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by Eva Marie Carney. The motion passed with 16 in
favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 12-26-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/ON reservation) Phillips property. Motion to approve Resolution #12-26-NR was
made by Dave Carney and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer. The motion passed with 16 in favor,
0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 12-27-NR: A resolution agreeing to indemnify and hold
harmless the United States of America, its agents and employees, against any lawsuits, loss
expense or claim arising from hydrocarbon products in the ground water table on the Knight 4
property. Motion to approve Resolution #12-27-NR was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded
by Eva Marie Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 12-28-ED&C: A resolution approving a loan agreement
between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Capital One, N.A. for the construction loan of
FireLake Grand Hotel. Motion to approve Resolution #12-28-ED&C was made by Mark Johnson
and seconded by Robert Whistler. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 12-29-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
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Twelfth item of business: Resolution 12-30-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 12-31-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 177 applicants
into the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution
#12-31-LCoE was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Robert Whistler. The motion
passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 12-32-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 56 applicants into
the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #12-32-LCoE
was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 16 in favor,
0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: Resolution 12-33-ED&C: A resolution authorizing the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's/Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation's fy 2012 CDFI
Fund Financial Assistance Grant program application offered through the U.S. Department of the
Treasury - CDFI Fund. Motion to approve Resolution #12-33-ED&C was made by Paul
Schmidlkofer and seconded by Robert Whistler. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed,
0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixteenth item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the
Legislature, motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Paul
Wesselhoft. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on November 30, 2011, as approved
on the 23rd day of February, 2012, with 16 voting for, 0 opposed,0 absent and
0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer