1983 Business Committee Resolutions
Author/Creator
Citizen Band Potawatomi
Author/Creator
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
Date1983
MediumPaper (copy and parchment)
ClassificationsArchive
Object numberBC.BCR.1983
Description1983 BUSINESS COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONSRESOLUTION #83-1 - A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FUNDING TO OPERATE A GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #83-2 - A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW DRILLING UPON TRIBAL LAND(S) BY BAKER STREET, INC. FOR SPECIFIED AND APPROVED PURPOSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI BUSINESS COMMITTEE.
RESOLUTION #83-3 - A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, OKLAHOMA CITY AREA OFFICE, ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO ADMINISTER AND MANAGE EQUITY HEALTH CARE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE SHAWNEE SERVICE AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 AS AUTHORIZED BY THIS RESOLUTION AND BY TRIBAL RESOLUTIONS FROM THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, THE IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, THE KICKAPOO TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, AND THE SAC AND FOX TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-4 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOHN SCHOEMANN, TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR, TO REPRESENT THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN THE ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
RESOLUTION #83-5 - A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS UNDER P.L. 93-638 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983.
RESOLUTION #83-6 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY DRAWDOWN OF $20,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE HEALTH AIDS AND PROSTHETIC PROGRAM AND THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #83-7 - A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UNDER PUBLIC LAW 95-627 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983.
RESOLUTION #83-8 - A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FUNDING PURSUANT TO P.L. 93-638, INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, PART 272, GRANTS, FROM THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FY83.
RESOLUTION #83-9 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-10 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-11 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LONG-TERM BUSINESS LEASE BETWEEN THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA AND ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC., 231 SOUTH PETERS, NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73069 ON A TEN (10) ACRE TRACT OF TRIBAL TRUST LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-12 - A RESOLUTION LICENSING, PERMITTING, AND REGULATING THE PLAY OF BINGO ON CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TRUST LANDS UNDER CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION #83-13 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THAT REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE SHALL BE HELD ON THE FOURTH (4TH) MONDAY IN FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST, AND NOVEMBER OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.
RESOLUTION #83-14 - A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS APPROPRIATE SPECIAL
ADD-ON FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS' FISCAL YEAR 1983 ROADS CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO HELP CONSTRUCT A NEW FOUR-LANE ROAD ON HIGHWAY NO. 18 (CURRENTLY TWO-LANE) BETWEEN TECUMSEH AND SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-15 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAWDOWN OF $35,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FUNDS FOR THE PROSTHETICS FOUNDATION.
RESOLUTION #83-16 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAWDOWN OF $35,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #83-17 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA INDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT.
RESOLUTION #83-18 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA LAW AND ORDER CODE.
RESOLUTION #83-19 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-20 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CERTAIN VEHICLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO BE ENFORCED UPON TRIBAL TRUST LANDS OF
THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA BY THE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.
RESOLUTION #83-21 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN
BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN FISCAL YEAR 1983.
RESOLUTION #83-22 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-23 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-24 - A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM TO HOUSEHOLDS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS UNDER PUBLIC LAW 95-113 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 FOR INDIANS RESIDING ON OR NEAR THE TRADITIONAL POTAWATOMI TRIBAL BOUNDARIES.
RESOLUTION #83-25 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BILLY J. BURCH, TRIBAL CHAIRMAN, AND MIKE KIMMEL, A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL, TO ENTER INTO A TRANSFERRABLE MORTGAGE AGREEMENT IN BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA AND FEDERAL NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST, SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-26 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-27 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SHOWING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA'S INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT GRANT APPLICATION FOR BY 1983.
RESOLUTION #83-28 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RELINQUISHMENT.
RESOLUTION #83-29 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-30 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN DWELLINGS TO BE REHABILITATED WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AWARDED UNDER GRANT AGREEMENT B-82-SR-40-0008.
RESOLUTION #83-31 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRIBAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED.
RESOLUTION #83-32 - A RESOLUTIION TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.
RESOLUTION #83-33 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-34 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A P.L. 93-638, PART 271, CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE PROVISION OF ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983.
RESOLUTION #83-35 - A RESOLUTION TO REVISE RESOLUTION 83-32 TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.
RESOLUTION #83-36 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS) AUDIT, BY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OR EQUIVALENT, THE SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM AND THE HEALTH AIDS PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-37 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOHN SCHOEMANN AND ROSALIE GROTHAUS TO REPRESENT THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ZBB PROCESS OF THE BIA UNTIL SUCH AUTHORITY SHALL BE RESCINDED BY SUBSEQUENT RESOLUTION.
RESOLUTION #83-38 - AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF TRIBAL LICENSES FOR FOSTER CARE OF POTAWATOMI CHILDREN.
RESOLUTION #83-39 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAWDOWN OF $25,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE PROSTHETICS FOUNDATION.
RESOLUTION #83-40 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAWDOWN OF $42,000 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION #83-41 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT AN INDIRECT COST PLAN BE CONTINUED FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA PROGRAMS.
RESOLUTION #83-42 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A P.L. 93-638, PART 271, CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA FOR THE PROVISION OF SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983.
RESOLUTION #83-43 - A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR NATIVE AMERICANS TO DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH A HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICE SYSTEM.
RESOLUTION #83-44 - A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO APPLY FOR FUNDS PURSUANT TO TITLE VI OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984.
RESOLUTION #83-45 - A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO APPLY FOR FUNDS PURSUANT TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1978, AS CONTAINED IN P.L. 93-154 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984.
RESOLUTION #83-46 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-47 - A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE STEVE PARKER, TRIBAL ATTORNEY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE.
RESOLUTION #83-48 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A CONSOLIDATED TRIBAL GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN FISCAL YEAR 1984.
RESOLUTION #83-49 - A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO ENROLLMENT INTO THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
RESOLUTION #83-50 - A RESOLUTION TO CORRECT THE DEGREE OF BLOOD ASCRIBED TO THE DESCENDENTS OF ROSE COPAUGH AND JOSEPH L. BAPTISTE.
RESOLUTION #83-51 - A RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE CTSA HEAD START JOM INDIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE AS THE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM (JOM).
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Finding AidResolutions not available to public due to enrollment: 83-9, 83-10, 83-19, 83-22, 83-23, 83-26, 83-28, 83-29, 83-33, 83-46, 83-49, 83-50
83-01: SUMMARY: A Resolution to request funding to operate a Golf Course Maintenance Program.
TRANSCRIPTION:
83-1
RESOLUTION POTT # 82-47
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FUNDING TO OPERATE A GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band of Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized tribe of American Indians under authority granted by the
Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to
act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized by the Tribal
Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has reviewed and
approved the attached Administration for Native Americans
funding request; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator is hereby authorized to negotiate with
ANA/DHHS any item(s) pursuant to this application and/or any
amendment thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman is hereby authorized to execute this grant and
any amendments thereto;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians o f
Oklahoma obtain grant funds from ANA/DHHS with which to operate a
Golf Course Maintenance Program Development Project.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Grace Burns, Secretary-Treasurer of
the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify that the
above Resolution, POTT # 82-47 is a true and exact copy as approved by
the Business Committee on July 12, 1982, with 5 voting for,
0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Grace Burns Secretary-Treasurer
83-02: SUMMARY: A Resolution to allow drilling upon Tribal Land(s) by Baker Street, Inc. For specified and approved purposes at the discretion of The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT #82-49
83-2
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW DRILLING UPON TRIBAL LAND(S) BY BAKER STREET, INC. FOR SPECIFIED
AND APPROVED PURPOSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI BUSINESS COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, as a result of actions initiated by Resolution, POTT # 82-16, there has been tentatively let an Oil and Gas Lease to Baker Street, Inc. for portions of
tribally owned lands, and
WHEREAS, said tentative Lease is subject to certain drilling restrictions, and
WHEREAS, said drilling restrictions were not formally identified in Resolution,
POTT# 82-16, and
WHEREAS, said drilling restrictions are now necessary to consummate said Oil and Gas
Lease to Baker Street, Inc.,
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma estab-
lishes the following drilling restrictions upon lands under lease to said Baker
Street, Inc.:
It is understood and agreed that the lessee or his
assigns shall not commence oil and gas or other min-
ing operations on such property as is being constructed
and/or operated and/or used as support accommodations for
such operation by the lessor as a golf course unless
prior approval of the drilling site(s) is obtained by
Tribal Resolution from the Business Committee of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such clause as shown above is mandated to be made a part
of any such oil and Gas Lease as may be let to Baker Street, Inc.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Bateman, Secretary/Treasurer of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify that the above Resolution,
POTT # 82-49 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on
June 19, 1982, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 1 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-03: SUMMARY: A Resolutions to request that The Indian Health Service, Oklahoma City Area Office, Enter in o a contractual agreement with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to administer and manage equity Health Care Funds allocated to the Shawnee Service Area for Fiscal Year 1982 as authorized by this resolution and by Tribal Resolutions form the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, and The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 82-50
83-5
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, OKLAHOMA CITY AREA
OFFICE, ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI
INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO ADMINISTER AND MANAGE EQUITY HEALTH CARE FUNDS ALLOCATED
TO THE SHAWNEE SERVICE AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 AS AUTHORIZED BY
THIS RESOLUTION AND BY TRIBAL RESOLUTIONS FROM THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
OF OKLAHOMA, THE IOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, THE KICKAPOO TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, AND
THE SAC AND FOX TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of 1936, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, the Kickapoo
Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma
(hereinafter called the ""Five Tribes"") are interested in the
future development of Tribal capabilities for planning, operation,
and management of health services for the benefit of all Indians,
and
WHEREAS, the Five Tribes are fully aware of their options of contracts and
grants under the authorities of P.L.93-638, and
WHEREAS, each of the Five Tribes' governing bodies have met in duly called
meetings, and
WHEREAS, resolutions were adopted by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma,
the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma,
and the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, addressed to the Area Dir-
ector, Oklahoma City Area Office, Indian Health Service, author-
izing the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to enter
into a contractual agreement for the Shawnee Tribal Equity Health
Care Program for fiscal year 1982 in behalf of the Five Tribes
under the authorities of P.L. 93-638, and
WHEREAS, this Resolution shall accept this authorization by the Absentee
Shawnee, the Iowa, the Kickapoo, and the Sac and Fox Tribes, and
shall further serve as the fifth Tribal Resolution, from this
Tribe, necessary to enter into such contract, and
WHEREAS, the Five Tribes have deemed it necessary to have administrative
and decision making authority regarding the use and purpose of
the Shawnee Tribal Equity Health Care Program in the following
program service areas: (1) Hospital and Clinics, (2) Alcohol
Program, and ( 3 ) Community Health Nursing, and
WHEREAS, each of the Five Tribes have participated in the development of
the proposal to be considered by the Indian Health Service for
contracting under the authorities of P.L. 93-638, and
WHEREAS, the proposed term of the contract is twelve (12) months, and
WHEREAS, the proposed commencement date for the execution of the con-
tract is September 1, 1982, or at the earliest possible date
thereafter, and
WHEREAS, each of the duly elected Tribal Executive Officials of the Five
Tribe, or their designees, are authorized to coordinate proposal
development, and
WHEREAS, the elected Tribal Executive Officials of the Five Tribes, or
their representatives, are authorized, in behalf of their res-
pective Tribes, to conduct negotiations with the Indian Health
Service in cooperation with representatives of the other part-
icipating Tribes, and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma is authorized to enter into a contractual agreement
with the Indian Health Service pursuant to this matter, and to
sign such contract awarded to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma in behalf of the Five Tribes, and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma is, upon approval of each of the duly elected Tribal
Executive Officials, or their designees, authorized to request,
negotiate, and sign modifications and/or amendments to such
contract, and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma is authorized to approve and sign monthly reports
and invoices for payment, and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma, the Chairman of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma, and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma are authorized to sign all checks and
payments for purchases, and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma is designated the Contract Administrator, and
WHEREAS, the Indian Health Service is requested to send copies of all
correspondence and the contract to the Tribal Administrator
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, Route 5,
Box 151, Shawnee, OK 74801, and to the elected Tribal Exec-
utive Official of:
1. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 1747
Shawnee, OK 74801
2. The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 190
Perkins, OK 74059
3. The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 58
McLoud, OK 74851
4. The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma
Route 2, Box 246
Stroud, OK 74079 .
, and
WHEREAS, each of the Five Tribes reserves the right to review the con-
tract document and any amendments thereto prior to signature
by the designated Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band
Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi shall act in
behalf of itself, the Absentee Shawnee, the Iowa, the Kickapoo, and the
Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma as the primary contract agent for Shawnee
Tribal Equity Health Care Program for FY82, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma will provide to the Absentee Shawnee, the Iowa, the Kickapoo,
and the Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma reports in accordance with admin-
istrative provisions of Article III and Article IV of P.L. 93-638
Cost Reimbursement Contracts, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these authorities shall remain in effect for
the term of the proposed project or until such time as all parties inclus-
ive, the Absentee Shawnee, the Iowa, the Kickapoo, the Sac and Fox, and
the Citizen Band Potawatomi shall agree unanimously to an alternative
plan for the disposition of project resources through duly approved and
certified Tribal Resolutions, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oklahoma City Area Office, Indian Health
Service, recognize and honor this Resolution as:
1. acceptance by the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma of authorities granted
by the Absentee Shawnee, the Iowa, the Kickapoo,
and the Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma
for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma to serve as primary contract agent
for such Equity Health Care Program as may be
awarded during fiscal year 1982, and
2. a concurring Resolution, as mandated by P.L.
93-638 statute and regulation, of this Tribe
for award of such Equity Health Care Program
contract as may be awarded to the Citizen
Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary/
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby
certify that the above Resolution, POTT# 82-50 is a true and exact
copy as approved by the Business Committee on July 30, 1982, by a vote
of 4 for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary/Treasurer
83-04: SUMMARY: A Resolution authoring John Schoemann, Tribal Administrator, to represent the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in the Annual Stockholders Meeting.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-4
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOHN SCHOEMANN, TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR, TO REPRESENT
THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN THE ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.
WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized tribe of American Indians under authority granted by
the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to
act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution
and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator is hereby authorized to vote in behalf of
the Tribe on the major Issues involving the future of the CTSA
Enterprise;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee
hereby authorize John Schoemann to represent the Tribe in the voting of the
two major issues involving the future of the CTSA Enterprise, at the CTSA
Enterprise Annual Stockholders meeting on August 10, 1982.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify
that the above Resolution, POTT # 83-4 is a true and exact copy as approved
by the Business Committee on August 9, 1982, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-05: SUMMARY: A Resolution to contract housing improvement program funds under P.L. 93-638 for Fiscal Year 1983.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-5
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
August 9, 1982
A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS UNDER P.L. 93-638
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma are a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority granted by
the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized
to act in behalf of the Tribe by authority of Tribal Constitution
and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have operated a
successful Housing Improvement Program in previous fiscal years;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma elect to contract
Home Improvement Program services through the Shawnee Agency Bureau
of Indian Affairs for FY83; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administration is hereby authorized to negotiate this
contract and any amendment thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute this contract
and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing throughout
the contract term; and
WHEREAS, the proposed start date of the contract shall be October 1, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract shall be twelve (12) months;
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
obtain a contract from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide
Housing Improvement Program services in FY83.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify that the above
Resolution, POTT # 83-5 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business
Committee on August 9, 1982, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and
0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-06: SUMMARY: A Resolution authorizing an Emergency drawdown of $20,000.00 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the health aids and prosthetic program and the scholarship program.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT #83-6
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
August 9, 1982
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY DRAWDOWN OF $20,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST
ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE HEALTH AIDS AND PROSTHETIC PROGRAM AND
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936, and the General Council is
the governing body of the Tribe, AND
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to
act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution
and By-Laws,
AND
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma were awarded a
claim and the funds were distributed to the tribal members,
AND
WHEREAS, the General Council prepared and passed a plan for the use of the
Tribe's 20% set-aside of the original amount of claim monies to be
drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust account,
AND
WHEREAS, the 20% set aside funds is to be used to operate the Tribe's
Health Aids and Prosthetics Program and Scholarship Program to
benefit tribal members in need of health aids and prosthetics,
and continuing education,
AND
WHEREAS, the Tribe is in need of funds to carry out these benefits to tribal
members before the investments mature,
AND
WHEREAS, the Tribe requests the emergency drawdown of $10,000.00 for the
Health Aids and Prosthetics Program,
AND
WHEREAS, the Tribe request the emergency drawdown of $10,000.00 for the
Scholarship Program, NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee
voted to request an emergency drawdown of $10,000.00 for the Health
Aids and Prosthetics Program and $10,000.00 for the Scholarship
Program from the interest accrued from the 20% set-aside funds.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer of
the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the
above Resolution, Pott # 83-6 is a true and exact copy as approved by the
Business Committee on August 9, 1982, with 4 voting for, 0
opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch, Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
83-07: SUMMARY: A Resolution to contract the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children under Public Law 95-627 for Fiscal Year 1983.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-7
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
August 9, 1982
A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN,
INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UNDER PUBLIC LAW 95-627 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have operated a
successful WIC Program in fiscal years previous, and,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma elect to contract
through Regional and National USDA-FNS offices, and,
WHEREAS, John Schoemann is hereby authorized to negotiate this contract and
any amendments thereto, and,
WHEREAS, Bill Burch is the tribal official authorized to execute the grant
contract or any amendments thereto, and,
WHEREAS, the final grant contract will be reviewed and approved by the
Business Committee, and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this resolution shall be continuing through
the contract term, and,
WHEREAS, the proposed start date of the contract shall be 10-1-82, and,
WHEREAS, the term of the contract shall be 12 months.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma will contract funds through Regional and national USDA-FNS offices
for WIC.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Chairperson, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer,
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that
the above Resolution POTT # 83-7 is a true and exact copy as approved by
the Business Committee on August 9, 1982 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-08: SUMMARY: A Resolution to request funding pursuant to P.L. 93-638, Indian self determination and education assistance act, part 272, grants, form the bureau of Indian Affairs for FY83.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-8
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FUNDING TO P.L. 93-638, INDIAN SELF-
DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, PART 272, GRANTS, FROM THE
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR FY83.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority gr anted
by the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority
to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal
Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desires to
strengthen its' capacity in tribal government by improving
and maintaining tribal programs, activities, and properties;
and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator is hereby authorized to negotiate
with the Bureau any items pursuant to this grant and any
amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman is hereby authorized to execute this grant
and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the expiration date of this Resolution shall be September 30,
1983; and
WHEREAS, the proposed start date of this grant shall be October 1, 1982;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed term of this grant shall be twelve (12) months;
and
WHEREAS, this Resolution grants authority to extend the FY83 grant past
September 30, 1983 should such extension be necessary;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma obtain funding pursuant to P.L.93-638, Part 272, Grants, from
the Bureau of Indian Affairs in fiscal year 1983.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby
certify that the above Resolution, POTT# 83-8 is a true and exact
copy as approved by the Business Committee on August 9, 1982, with
4 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary/Treasurer
83-11: SUMMARY: A Resolution approving a long-term business lease between The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian of Oklahoma and Enterprise Management Consultants, Inc. , 231 South Peters Norman, Oklahoma 73069 on a ten (10) acre tract of Tribal Trust Land located in Section 31, Township 10 North, Range 4 East, Pottawatomi County Oklahoma.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT 83-11
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LONG-TERM BUSINESS LEASE BETWEEN THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI
INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA AND ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC., 231 SOUTH PETERS,
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73069 ON A TEN (10) ACRE TRACT OF TRIBAL TRUST LAND LOCATED IN
SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Tribe of American Indians under authorities granted by the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of 1936, and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Tribe to promote the common welfare and economic
well-being of itself as an entity and/or as a people, and
WHEREAS, the Tribe has the opportunity to pursue a long-term business lease with
Enterprise Management Consultants, Inc., on a ten (10) acre tract of
Tribal trust land located in Section 31, T10N, R4E, Pottawatomie County,
Oklahoma, described as:
A tract of land in Section 31, Township 10 North, Range 4 East, more
particularly described as beginning at the NW corner of Lot 1, NW ¼
of NW ¼ thence East for 660 feet, thence South for 660 feet, thence
West for 660 feet, thence North 660 feet to the point of beginning.,
and
WHEREAS, the Tribe has been conducting negotiations with Enterprise Management
Consultants, Inc., on this particular lease for several months, and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee feels that this business lease is sound and will
result in the highest economic return to the Tribe, and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has determined that it is in the best interest
of the Tribe to approve this lease, and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing throughout
the term of the long-term business lease, and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has the authority to approve this lease on behalf
of the Tribe pursuant to Article V, Section 1, of the Tribal Constitution,
and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman is hereby designated and authorized to execute this
lease contract and any or all modifications, amendments, additions,
deletions, or other documents necessary to fulfill the provisions and
intent of this lease, NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
Business Committee hereby approves a long-term business lease between the Citizen
Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma and Enterprise Management Consultants, Inc.,
on a ten (10) acre tract of Tribal trust land located in Section 31, Township
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RESOLUTION POTT 83-11
Page 2 of 2
10 North, Range 4 East, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary/Treasurer of
the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify that the above Resol-
ution, POTT 83-11 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee
on August 23, 1982, with 3 voting for, 1 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary/Treasurer
83-12: SUMMARY: A Resolution Licensing, Permitting, and Regulating the play of Bingo on Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Trust Lands Under Certain terms and conditions.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT 83-12
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION LICENSING, PERMITTING, AND REGULATING THE PLAY OF BINGO ON CITIZEN
BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TRUST LANDS UNDER CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee,
as the governing body of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma, is charged by the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws to
transact business and otherwise speak or act on behalf of the Tribe
in all matters on which the Tribe is empowered to act, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee
has the responsibility of protecting the health, security, and general
welfare of the Tribe and its’ members, and
WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma is without jurisdiction on Tribal trust lands
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to regulate and
control the conduct of bingo games and/or guest games operated by
the Tribe or by Tribally authorized persons, organizations, and/or
groups, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee
deems it essential to the health, security, and general welfare of
the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma and its’ members to
enact a bingo ordinance relating to the conduct of such activities
on the Tribal trust lands of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma,
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
does hereby promulgate the attached ordinance entitled ""The Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma Bingo Regulations”.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the
above Resolution, POTT 83-12 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Bus-
ness Committee on August 23, 1982, with 3 voting for, 1 opposed, and
0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer "
Attachments: "Attachment.1-Ordinance. The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Bingo Regulations
Attachment.2copy-Ordinance. The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Bingo Regulations.
83-13: SUMMARY: A Resolution establishing that regular meetings of the Business Committee shall be held on the fourth (4th) Monday in February, May, August, and November of each calendar year.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-13
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THAT REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE
SHALL BE HELD ON THE FOURTH (4th) MONDAY IN FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST, AND NOVEMBER
OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority granted
by the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is empowered by
the Tribal Constitution under Article VI, MEETINGS, Section 4,
to alter , by resolution, the date(s) of regular Business Committee
meetings, and
WHEREAS, the existing dates for regular meetings of the Business Committee
have been deemed inappropriate by a concensus of the Business
Committee members,
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the regular meetings of the Business Comm-
ittee shall be held on the fourth (4th) Monday in February, May, August,
and November of each calendar year unless otherwise provided by separate
resolution of the Business Committee or by action of the Business Comm-
ittee to rescind this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Committee may, from time to time
and at its' discretion, meet and conduct Tribal business on dates and at
times and places convenient to the majority of the Business Committee above
and beyond the dates established herein.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary/
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify
that the above Resolution, POTT# 83-13 is a true and exact copy as
approved by the Business Committee on 9-13, 1982, with 4 voting
for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary/Treasurer
83-14: SUMMARY: A Resolution duly adopted by the Business Committee of The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma requesting that The United States Congress appropriate special add-on funds in the amount of $120,000.00 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Fiscal Year 1983 roads construction program for the purpose of providing funds to help construct a new four-lane road on Highway No. 18 (currently Two-Lane) between Tecumseh and Shawnee, Oklahoma.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-14
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION DULY ADOPTED BY THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI
INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS APPROPRIATE SPECIAL
ADD-ON FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS'
FISCAL YEAR 1983 ROADS CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS
TO HELP CONSTRUCT A NEW FOUR-LANE ROAD ON HIGHWAY NO. 18 (CURRENTLY TWO-LANE)
BETWEEN TECUMSEH AND SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority granted
by the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has met with
representatives of the city governments of Tecumseh and Shawnee, the
State Highway commission, and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for the
purpose of discussing the need to jointly improve Highway No. 18
between Tecumseh and Shawnee, Oklahoma, and
WHEREAS, the proposed project has been thoroughly researched and various options
have been considered, and
WHEREAS, the Tribe desires to take an active part in the planning and securing
of funds for the proposed project, and
WHEREAS, the Tribe does not have available funds at the local level to help
pay for its share of the proposed project, and
WHEREAS, since the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is located along-
side a portion of the proposed project, it is believed that this project
will have a positive impact on the Tribe's activities, and
WHEREAS, the Tribe believes that this request for a special add-on appropriation
in the amount of $120,000.00 is reasonable and equitable, and
WHEREAS, the Tribe desires that these funds be used for the purpose of helping
to construct a new four-lane road on Highway No. 18, and
WHEREAS, this will be a joint project between the city governments of Tecumseh
and Shawnee, Oklahoma, the State Highway Commission, the Citizen Band
Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, and
WHEREAS, since the present volume of traffic on Highway 18 creates traffic
congestion on many portions of the highway, the proposed project has
been determined to be most the feasible and desirable to meet the
immediate and long-term needs of the local population.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma hereby requests that the United States Congress appropriate
special add-on funds in the amount of $120,000.00 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs'
Fiscal Year 1983 Roads Construction Program for the purpose of providing funds to
help construct a new four-lane road on Highway No. 18 (currently two-lane) between
Tecumseh and Shawnee, Oklahoma.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary/
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, do hereby
certify that the above Resolution, POTT # 83-14 is a true and exact copy
as approved by the Business Committee on September 13, 1982, with
4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary/Treasurer
83-15: SUMMARY: A Resolution to authorize the draw down of $35,000.00 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside funds for the prosthetics foundation.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-15
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
September 13, 1982
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAW DOWN OF $35,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST
ACCRUED ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FUNDS FOR THE PROSTHETICS FOUNDATION.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma operates a
program which aids tribal members toward the purchase of
eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures and prosthetic devices,
AND;
WHEREAS, the program operates from the interest on the 20% set-aside
funds from dockets 15-K, 29-J, 217, 15-M, 29-K and 146,
AND;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is authorized
to request a drawdown for continuing the functions of the
Health Aids Program,
AND;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee requests a
drawdown for the amount of $35,000.00 to continue this
service to tribal members through December 31, 1982,
NOW
THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
Business Committee voted to request the draw down amount of $35,000.00 of
interest accrued to be used for the Prosthetics Foundation.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer,
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify
that the above Resolution Pott # 83-15 is a true and exact copy as
approved by the Business Committee on September 13, 1982, with 4
voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch, Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
83-16: SUMMARY: A Resolution to authorize the drawdown of $35,000.00 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the scholarship program.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-16
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOM
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAWDOWN OF $35,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED
ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936; and the General Council is
the governing body of the Tribe; AND,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to
act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution
and By-Laws,
AND,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma were awarded a
claim and the monies were distributed to their tribal members;
AND,
WHEREAS, the General Council had prepared and passed a plan for the use of
their 20% set-a-side of the original amount of claim monies, and
this plan was approved by Congress;
AND,
WHEREAS, the General Council voted to request the 20% set-aside monies to
be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust
account,
AND,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is requesting the
drawdown of $35,000.00 from the interest accrued on said 20% set-
aside to be used for the Scholarship Foundation,
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee
voted to request that $35,000.00 of interest accrued be drawn down to be used
for the Scholarship Foundation.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary/Treasurer,
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above
Resolution POTT # 83-16 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committe
on September 15, 1982, with 4 voting for 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary/Treasurer
83-17: SUMMARY: A Resolution establishing the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Indian Police Department.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-17
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA INDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized Tribe
of American Indians under authority granted by the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act
of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized to act in behalf
of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma as
a sovereign governing entity to provide adequate law enforcement within the
Tribe's jurisdictional boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee deems it
essential to the health, security, and general welfare of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma and its’ members to establish a Tribal Police Department
to enforce applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations upon Tribal
Trust lands of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma adopt the
following ordinance establishing the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Police
Department.
SECTION I.
There is hereby created a Police Department for the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma, which shall consist of a Chief of Police
and as many employees as the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
Business Committee may designate from time to time.
SECTION II.
The Tribal Administrator shall be the immediate supervisor of the Chief
of Police, and all policies, directives, and orders from the Citizen
Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee to the Chief
of Police shall be made or transmitted through the Tribal Administrator.
The Chief of Police shall report directly to the Tribal Administrator
and not to the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business
Committee, to individual members thereof, nor to any other committee
or commission except those which may be expressly established and authorized
by the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business
Committee.
SECTION III.
The Chief of Police shall direct the administration and operations of
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the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Police Department,
and in addition to policies transmitted to him/her by the Tribal
Administrator, shall establish such other policies, directives, rules,
and regulations for the administration and operations of the Police
Department as he/she sees fit.
The Chief of Police shall serve as appointing authority for appointment
to any position within the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma Police Department other than his/her own, and shall have
the power to suspend or dismiss any Police Department employee, consistent
with the provisions of applicable Tribal ordinance, regulation,
or policy.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above Resolution,
POTT # 83-17 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on October,
1982, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-18: SUMMARY: A Resolution adopting the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Law and Order Code.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-18
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF
OKLAHOMA LAW AND ORDER CODE.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is
a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians
under authorities granted by the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is
duly authorized to act in behalf of the Tribe by
authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma is without jurisdiction to
enforce laws and ordinances upon Tribal Trust lands;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business
Committee deems it necessary to the welfare,
protection, and general well being of the Tribe as
an entity and as a people, to adopt certain ordinances
to provide adequate machinery for law enforcement
upon lands under the jurisdiction of the Citizen
Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma does hereby adopt and promulgate the attached Ordinances
entitled ""The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
Law and Order Code"".
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman,
Secretary-Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above Resolution, POTT# 83-18
is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business Committee
on October 25 , 1982, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and
0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-20: SUMMARY: A Resolution adopting the certain vehicle laws of the state of Oklahoma to be enforced upon Tribal Trust Lands of The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma by the Tribal Police Department.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-20
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CERTAIN VEHICLE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF OKLAHOMA TO BE ENFORCED UPON TRIBAL TRUST LANDS OF
THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA BY THE
TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians
under authority of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare
Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
Business Committee, as the governing body of the
Tribe, is charged by the Tribal Constitution and
By-Laws to transact business and otherwise speak
or act on behalf of the Tribe in all matters on
which the Tribe is empowered to act; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
Business Committee has the responsibility of protecting
the health, security, and general welfare
of the Tribe and its' members; and
WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma is without jurisdiction on
tribal trust lands of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma to regulate and enforce vehicle
laws; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
Business Committee deems it essential to the
health, security, and general welfare of the Citizen
Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma and its'
members to enact certain vehicle laws to be enforced
upon tribal trust lands of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma does hereby adopt and promulgate Chapter
11 - Rules of the Road, Chapter 12 - Equipment of Vehicles,
and Chapter 14 - Size, Weight, and Load, of the Oklahoma
Vehicle Laws, 1979 Edition, attached hereto, as the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Vehicle Ordinances
to be enforced upon tribal trust lands of the Citizen
Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, as legally described
in Resolution, POTT# 83-18.
PROVIDED, each reference made within said Chapters to the
State of Oklahoma shall be deleted and the words ""Citizen
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Page 2 of 2
Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma"" shall be inserted in
lieu thereof.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman,
Secretary-Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above Resolution POTT#
83-20 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business
Committee on November 8, 1982, with 2 voting for, 1
opposed, and 1 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-21: SUMMARY: A Resolution requesting The Bureau of Indian Affairs to Enter into a Law Enforcement contract with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in Fiscal Year 1983.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-21
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO
ENTER INTO A LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN
BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN FISCAL YEAR 1983.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
is a federally recognized Tribe of American Indians
under authority granted by the Oklahoma Ind-
ian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee
is duly authorized to act in behalf of the Tribe
by authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-
Laws; and
WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
desire to up-grade its' existing police department
through utilization of Law Enforcement funds
available to it through the Bureau; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Administrator
is hereby authorized to negotiate this contract
and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman is hereby authorized to execute
this contract and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall
be continuing throughout the term of such awarded
contract; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee has reviewed this contract
and shall review any revisions thereto;
PROVIDED,
such review shall not require further Business
Committee action and in no way reduces the execution
power granted the Tribal Chairman above; and
WHEREAS, the proposed date for commencement of this Law
Enforcement Contract shall be January 1, 1983;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs enter
into a Law Enforcement Contract to provide the specified services
to our Tribe in fiscal year 1983.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman,
Secretary-Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma hereby certify that the above Resolution, POTT # 83-21
is a true and exact copy as approve by the Business Committee
on 11-22-, 1982, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed and
0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
STATE OF OKLAHOMA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF POTTAWATOMIE )
On this 24 day of November, 1982, personally appeared before me,
the above named Billy J. Burch, and acknowledged the signing and sealing
of the within instrument to be his free act and deed.
Lavon S. Peltier
Notary Public
My commission expires:
June 6, 1984
83-24: SUMMARY: A Resolution to contract the food distribution program to households on Indian Reservations under Public Law 95-113 for Fiscal Year 1983 for Indians residing on or near the traditional Potawatomi Tribal Boundaries.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-24
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
January 5, 1983
A RESOLUTION TO CONTRACT THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM TO HOUSEHOLDS
ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS UNDER PUBLIC LAW 95-113 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983
FOR INDIANS RESIDING ON OR NEAR THE TRADITIONAL POTAWATOMI TRIBAL
BOUNDARIES.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Indian Tribe and has a constitution and by laws
which have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have operated
successful Federal Programs in fiscal years previous, and,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma elect to contract
through Regional and National USDA-FNS offices, and,
WHEREAS, John Schoemann, Tribal Administrator, is hereby authorized to
negotiate this contract and any amendments thereto, and,
WHEREAS, Billy J. Burch is the tribal official authorized to execute the
grant contract or any amendments thereto, and,
WHEREAS, the final grant contract will be reviewed and approved by the
Business Committee, and,
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this resolution shall be continuing
through the contract term, and,
WHEREAS, the proposed start date of the contract shall be January 4, 1983,
and,
WHEREAS, the term of the contract shall be 12 months.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma will contract funds through Regional and national USDA-FNS offices
for the Food Distribution Program to Households on Indian Reservations.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Chairperson, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer,
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do herby certify that the
above Resolution POTT # 83-24, is a true and exact copy as approved by the
Business Committee on 1-5-83 with 4 voting for, 0 opposed
and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch, Chairman Mel Maritt Acting Secretary-Treasurer
83-25: SUMMARY: A Resolution authorizing Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Mike Kimmel, a private individual, to enter into a transferrable mortgage agreement in behalf of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma and Federal National Bank and Trust, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-25
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BILLY J. BURCH, TRIBAL CHAIRMAN, AND
MIKE KIMMEL, A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL, TO ENTER INTO A TRANSFERRABLE
MORTGAGE AGREEMENT IN BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI
INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA AND FEDERAL NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST, SHAWNEE,
OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a
federally recognized Tribe of American Indians under
authority granted by the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act
of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians Business Committee
is duly authorized to act in behalf of the Tribe by
authority of the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Tribe shall be authorized to borrow a sum of funds
for the use and development of the Fire Lake Golf Course
from Federal National Bank; and
WHEREAS, Billy J. Burch and Mike Kimmel shall be authorized to
execute said loan agreement, Mr. Kimmel being the proposed
tribally selected lessee of said course; and
WHEREAS, in the event that said lessee shall obtain a proper lease
agreement through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, said
lessee shall be soley liable for such loan consummated
with Federal National Bank; and
WHEREAS, said lessee shall hold the Tribe harmless from any and
all operational costs incurred by the lessee unless by
mutual consent of the Tribe;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma enter into a loan agreement with the Federal National
Bank of Shawnee, Oklahoma, which shall be transferrable to a tribally
selected Course lessee at such time as a proper lease shall be concurred
with by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
hereby certify that the above Resolution POTT # 83-25 is a true and
exact copy as approved by the Business Committee on January, 10,
1983, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-27: SUMMARY: A Resolution authorizing and showing Public Support of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma's Indian Child Welfare Act Grant Application for by 1983.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-27
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
January 24, 1983
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SHOWING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI
INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA'S INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT GRANT APPLICATION FOR BY 1983.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma are a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority granted by
the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936, and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to act in
behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitution and by-laws
and,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desires to strengthen
its capacity in tribal government by improving and maintaining tribal
programs and activities, and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator, is hereby granted authority to negotiate with
Bureau any items pursuant to this grant and any amendments, thereto,
and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairperson is hereby authorized to execute this grant and
any amendments thereto, and
WHEREAS, the Tribe has received verbal support for this grant from local authorities
and private individuals interested in the welfare of Indian Children
and their families, and
WHEREAS, the expiration date of this resolution shall be July 31, 1984, and
WHEREAS, the proposed start date of this grant shall be August 1, 1983, and
WHEREAS, the proposed term of this grant shall be twelve (12) months,
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
obtain funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs through a grant under the
Indian Child Welfare Act to provide an Indian Child and Family Service Program
to promote the stability of eligible Indian families.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairperson, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer,
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the
above Resolution, Pott #83-27 is a true and exact copy as approved by the
Business Committee, with 3 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch, Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman, Sec.-Treasurer
83-30: SUMMARY: A Resolution approving certain dwellings to be rehabilitated with Community Development Block Grant Funds awarded under Grant agreement B-82-SR-40-0008.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT 83-30
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN DWELLINGS TO BE REHABILITATED WITH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AWARDED UNDER GRANT AGREEMENT
B-82-SR-40-0008.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a fed-
erally recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority
of the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the duly elected Business Committee of the Citizen Band
Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma are empowered to act in
behalf of the Tribe by Tribal Constitution and By-Laws;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is the
recipient of Community Development Block Grant funds to
be used to rehabilitate selected homes within the grant's
designated service area; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee is empowered to select certain
dwellings to be rehabilitated under the auspices of the
Community Development Block Grant, B-82-SR-40-0008;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following listed homes, identified
by owner's name and address, shall be rehabilitated using Community
Development Block Grant funds awarded for fiscal year 1982:
1. John Burch
6. Marcia S. Utter
530 S. 7th Route 6, Box 729
Tecumseh, OK Shawnee, OK
2. Kenneth Peltier, Jr.
7. Velma Moore
1314 E. Whittaker 305 E. Melton
Shawnee, OK Shawnee, OK
3. Clint Weddle
8. D.W. Wolfe
602 S. Louisa 913 E. Hayes
Shawnee, OK Shawnee, OK
4. Louise Owens
9. Ruby Peltier
408 N. Kickapoo Route 2, Box 313
Shawnee, OK Wanette, OK
5. Kenneth Peltier, Sr.
10. Delbert Brown
Route 6, Box 266 Route 1
Shawnee, OK Wanette, OK
11. Loyd Higbee
15. Wanda K. Robinett
Route 2, Box 72 Route 1, Box 446
Lexington, OK Noble, OK
12. Freeman J. Mautaw
16. Norma Bayless
Route 2, Box 84 827 N. Broadway
Lexington, OK Tecumseh, OK
13. Leona Ketcheshawno
17. Glenda Snodgrass
Route 1, Box 28 118 Harrison
Harrah, OK Maud, OK
14. Dorothy Johnson
18. Leroy Everett
Route 1, Box 122T 215 E. Beech
Prague, OK Tecumseh, OK
19. Leroy Pockrus
603 E. Washington
Tecumseh, OK
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the homes above listed shall be rehabili-
tated in an order established by the Community Development Director
in conjunction with the Tribal Administrator and this body during the
course of the grant's operation.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do
hereby certify that this a true and exact copy as adopted by the Business
Committee on February 14, 1983 by a vote of 3 for, 0
opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-31: SUMMARY: A Resolution authorizing the support and participation of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in the activities of the Central Oklahoma Tribal Health Foundation, Incorporated.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT 83-31
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION OF THE CITIZEN
BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTRAL
OKLAHOMA TRIBAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED.
WHEREAS, the Business Committee is authorized by the Constitution and
BY-LAWS of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to
act on behalf of the members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma, and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma recognizes the need to establish a viable organi-
zation to operate and conduct health care and social programs
and services designed to meet the needs of the Citizen Band
Potawatomi Tribal members, and
WHEREAS, the Central Oklahoma Tribal Health Foundation, Incorporated,
has been organized ""to provide, manage, and operate health
and/or social services for the benefit, welfare, and safety
of eligible Indian patients or clients”, and
WHEREAS, the Central Oklahoma Tribal Health Foundation, Incorporated,
shall be incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under
the Sac and Fox Business Corporation Act of the Sac and Fox
Tribe of Oklahoma, and
WHEREAS, the Central Oklahoma Tribal Health Foundation, Incorporated,
shall be governed by the Board of Trustees in accordance with
the By-Laws of the organization, and
WHEREAS, ____John Schoemann_______________________ is authorized by
the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma to act on behalf of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Tribe of Oklahoma, as a Board Trustee for a term of office
as allowed by the By-Laws of the organization or until such
time as the Business Committee may choose to withdraw said
authorization, and
WHEREAS, ____Jacque Farley___________________________ is authorized by
the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians
of Oklahoma to act on behalf of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Tribe of Oklahoma as an Alternate Board Trustee for a term of
office as allowed by the By-Laws of the organization or until
such time as the Business Committee may choose to withdraw said
authorization, and
WHEREAS, the Board Trustee and Alternate shall serve in the capacity and
with the powers as described in the By-Laws of the Central Oklahoma
Tribal Health Foundation, Incorporated, representing the interests
and welfare of the members of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of
Oklahoma.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of
Oklahoma supports and shall participate in the activities of the
Central Oklahoma Tribal Health Foundation.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby
certify that this a true and exact copy as adopted by the Business Committee
on February 28, 1983 by a vote of 3 for, 2 opposed, and 0
abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-32: SUMMARY: A Resolution to amend Article II of The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT 83-32
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS
OF OKLAHOMA CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authorization of the
Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the duly elected Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma are empowered to act in behalf of the Tribe by
Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma have requested to amend Article II of the Constitution
and By-Laws to include that any person convicted of a felony will
not be qualified to hold any elected office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of
Oklahoma requests that the above amendment be accepted.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby
certify that this a true and exact copy as adopted by the Business Committee
on February 28, 1983 by a vote of, 3 for, 2 opposed, and
0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-34: SUMMARY: A Resolution requesting the Bureau of Indian Affairs to enter into a P.L. 93-638, Part 271, Contract with The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma for The Provision of Road Maintenance services for Fiscal Year 1983.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT# 83-34
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A P.L.
93-638, PART 271, CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF
OKLAHOMA FOR THE PROVISION OF ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR
1983.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority granted
by the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized
to act in behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal
Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is eligible
to contract such Roads Maintenance Program funds as may be
allocable to it; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desire to exercise
Its’ right to contract said Road Maintenance funds
during FY83; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Administrator is hereby
authorized to negotiate this Contract and any amendments
thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Chairman is hereby empowered
to execute this Contract and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing
throughout the term of such awarded Contract; and
WHEREAS, the proposed date for commencement of this Roads Maintenance
Program Contract is May 1, 1983; and
WHEREAS, the proposed term of this Roads Maintenance Program shall be
from May 1, 1983 through and including September 30, 1983;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs enter into a P.L. 93-638, Part 271,
Contractual agreement with the Tribe so that the Tribe may provide Road Maintenance
Services to its’ constituents in FY83.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify that the above
Resolution, POTT # 83-34 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business
Committee on 3-28-83, 1983, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0
abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
Attachments: Attachment.1-Roads Maintenance Program Contract Application
.
83-35: SUMMARY: A Resolution to revise Resolution 83-32 to amend Article II of The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Constitution and By-Laws.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT 83-25
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION TO REVISE RESOLUTION 83-32 TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITIZEN
BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authorization of the
Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the duly elected Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma are empowered to act in behalf of the Tribe by
Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, ARTICLE II - QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS OF THE BY-LAWS States that
any person elected to membership on the Business Committee shall not
be less than twenty-one (21) years of age and a member of the Citizen
Band of Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. At the time of his election
he shall be physically residing within Pottawatomie County or one of
the counties that touch Pottawatomie County, (Seminole Pontotoc
McClain, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Cleveland and Okfuskee counties). Any
person holding an elective office removing from the counties shall
automatically lose office; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma have requested to amend
ARTICLE II - QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS
OF THE BY-LAWS, any person elected to membership on the Business Committee
shall not be less than twenty-one (21) years of age and a member of the
Citizen Band of Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma. At the time of his
election, he shall be physically residing within Pottawatomie County or
one of the counties that touch Pottawatomi County, (Seminole Pontotoc
McClain, Oklahoma, Lincoln, Cleveland and Okfuskee counties). Any
person holding an elective office removing from the counties shall
automatically lose office and to include ''any person convicted of a felony
will not be qualified to hold any elected office.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma
requests that the above amendment be accepted.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that this a
true and exact copy as adopted by the Business Committee on March 28th,
1983, by a vote of 3 for 2 opposed and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-36: SUMMARY: A Resolution requesting that the Department of The Interior (Bureau of Indian Affairs) Audit, by certified Public Accountant or equivalent, the scholarships program and the Health Aids Program Operated by The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-36
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (BUREAU OF INDIAN
AFFAIRS) AUDIT, BY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OR EQUIVALENT, THE SCHOLARSHIPS
PROGRAM AND THE HEALTH AIDS PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI
INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the OIWA
of 1936; and
WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is empowered to act
in behalf of the Tribe by the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma have, for a number
of years, operated a Scholarship Program and a Health Aids Program
without benefit of an audit performed by the Department of the
Interior nor the BIA; and
WHEREAS, good business practices warrant periodic audits by the agency
possessing trust responsibility for such programs; and
WHEREAS, the agency with trust responsibility for these two programs is the
Bureau of Indian Affairs;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
request Department of Interior (BIA) to conduct an official audit upon the
Scholarship Program and the Health Aids Program at the earliest possible time.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer, of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify
that the above Resolution POTT #83-36 is a true and correct copy as approved
by the Business Committee on the 28th day of March, 1983,
with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secreatary-Treasurer
83-37: SUMMARY: A Resolution authorizing John Schoemann and Rosalie Grothaus to represent The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in matters pertaining to the ZBB Process of the BIA until such authority shall be rescinded by subsequent resolution.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-37
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOHN SCHOEMANN AND ROSALIE GROTHAUS TO REPRESENT THE
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ZBB
PROCESS OF THE BIA UNTIL SUCH AUTHORITY SHALL BE RESCINDED BY SUBSEQUENT
RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the OIWA
of 1936; and
WHEREAS, The Chief elected official of this Tribe is empowered to represent
the Tribe in matters relating to the ZBB process of the BIA on an
annual basis; and
WHEREAS, The Chief elected official of this tribe cannot so represent this
tribe in such ZBB process matters as a result of legitimate schedule
conflicts; and
WHEREAS, The Tribe must have official representation for such ZBB processes
of the BIA on an annual basis;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
does hereby authorize John Schoemann and Rosalie Grothaus to officially
represent this Tribe at all ZBB processes of the BIA until such time as these
authorities may be rescinded by subsequent Resolution by this body.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secreatry-
Treasurer, of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify
that the above Resolution POTT #83-37 is a true and exact copy as approved
by the Business Committee on the 28th day of March, 1983,
with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-38: SUMMARY: An Ordinance governing the issuance of Tribal licenses for Foster Care of Potawatomi Children.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-38
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
APRIL 11, 1983
AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF TRIBAL LICENSES FOR FOSTER CARE OF
POTAWATOMI CHILDREN.
WHEREAS, the 1978 FEderal Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901, establishes
a federal policy ""to protect the best interests of Indian children and to promote
the stability and security of Indian tribes and families by ....the placement of
such children in foster or adoptive homes which will reflect the unique values of
Indian culture;"" and
WHEREAS, the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1915, provides that
a preference shall be given to placement of an Indian child with “a foster home
licensed, approved, or specified by the Indian child's tribe; ""and
WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma has recently passed a law, codified at 10 O.S.
§40-4-.8, which authorizes the State of Oklahoma to pay the cost of foster care
by a tribally licensed foster home, provided that the tribe has entered into an
agreement with the state for such assistance;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma has created an Indian
Child Welfare Program for the protection of Potawatomi children;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
Business Committee hereby adopts the following ""Potawatomi Tribal Foster Care
Ordinance” as the Potawatomi law governing the issuance of foster care licesnses
and related matters:
Section 1. Purpose and Applicability.
a. The purpose of this ordinance is the protection of the best interests of
Potawatomi children and the promotion of the stability and security of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma and Potawatomi families, by the
establishment of Standards and Procedures for the licensing of Tribal Foster Homes
b. This ordinance applies only to the licensing of temporary, as opposed
to permanent, care of Potawatomi children.
c. The authority to actually make a placement of a child in a Tribal Foster
home is vested in either of the following entities:
(1) the State of Oklahoma, or
(2) a Tribal court having jurisdiction
over child welfare matters, should one be established by Potawatomi Law in the
future.
Section 2. Definitions.
a. Applicant. An individual who has submitted a signed and dated application
form for a foster care license to the Potawatomi Indian Child Welfare Program. (ICWA)
b. Potawatomi Child. Any person under the age of eighteen (18) years, who is
either
(1) a member of the Potawatomi Tribe, or
(2) eligible for membership in the
Potawatomi tribe.
c. Potawatomi Household. A home in which at least one head of the household
is a member of the Potawatomi tribe, or eligible for membership in the tribe.
d. Tribal Foster Home. A home licensed by the Potawatomi ICWA and having
a written agreement with the Department concerning the care of children expected
to return home within one year or to be placed for adoption within two
years.
e. Emergency Shelter Home. A tribal foster home designated primarily for
time-limited emergency placements, usually lasting no longer than thrity (30)
days for any child.
f. Special Services Home. A tribal foster home able to provide extraordinary
care or services, by virture of training, experience, and/or special
skills.
Section 3. Requirement of Tribal License.
a. A Potawatomi household must be licensed by the Potawatomi Indian Child
Welfare Program, as a tribal foster home, if it is engaged in twenty-four hour
care of a Potawatomi child who is not the biological child of at least one head
of the household, with the following exceptions:
(1) A home providing care and supervision for a total period of
less than thirty (30) days in any twelve-month period;
(2) A home licensed by the State of Oklahoma;
(3) A home providing care and supervision only to a child(ren)
placed in that home by an agency for the purpose of legal adoption by that
family, unless the adoption has not been completed within two years of placement;
(4) A home of a legally appointed guardian of the child; or
(5) A home providing care and supervision only to children related
to the family by marriage, blood, or adoption; grandparent, brother, sister.
stepparent, stepsister, stepbrother, niece, nephew, uncle or aunt.
b. Any home in the category of subsections (3), (4), and (5) above may
be licensed by the Potawatomi ICWA in order to obtain state or tribal financial
assistance, provided that the tribal licensing standards are met.
c. The potawatomi ICWA shall license any other Potawatomi home desiring
to care for Potawatomi foster children, provided that tribal licensing
standards are met.
Section 4. Service Area.
Only those homes located within the geographical boundaries of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma shall be eligible for Tribal
Foster home licenses.
Section 5. Issuance of Licenses.
a. The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian CHild Welfare Act Program (ICWA)
shall prepare written licensing standards for Tribal Foster Homes, including
specail standards for Emergency Shelter Homes and Special Services Homes,
which shall be subject to final approval by the Citizen Band Potawatomi
Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee.
b. The Potawatomi ICWA may amend the licensing standards at any time,
provided that any amendment shall not become effective until approved by the
Business Committee.
c. The Potawatomi ICWA shall prepare a written statement regarding
procedures in the application and lciensing process, which shall be given
to every applicant.
d. The Potawatomi ICWA shall issue a license to a family for the care
of foster children:
(1) When it has determined that the family meets tribal licensing
standards; and
(2) When the applicant has signed an agreement concerning the rights
and duties of a Tribal Foster Home and the rights and duties of the Potawatomi
ICWA. Such agreements shall include, but not be limited to arrangements for
financial assistance, if available, and a statement concerning the right of
the Potawatomi ICWA to evaluate the foster home, as set out in Section 6
of this ordinance.
e. Every License shall specify the kind of license and the maximum
number of foster children to be provided care at any one given time.
f. The agency must be notified, in advance, of any changes that would
affect the terms of the license, such as a change of address or additional
persons in the home.
Section 6. Evaluation of Tribal Foster Homes.
a. The Potawatomi Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) shall re-evaluate a
Tribal Foster Home at least once every six months.
b. The Potawatomi ICWA shall have authority to visit a Tribal Foster Home
for evaluation at any time during normal working hours and at other times agreed
upon by the Tribal Foster Home and the Potawatomi ICWA.
c. The Potawatomi ICWA shall authority to visit a Tribal Foster Home
for the purpose of investigating complaints concerning the health and safety
of the foster child(ren) at any time.
Section 7. Denial of Application or Revocation of License.
a. The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare
Program may be suspend or revoke a Tribal Foster Home License for good cause.
b. The Potawatomi ICWA shall send a notice of the closure of any Tribal
Foster Home to any entities financially responsible, including, but not
limited to, the State of Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Welfare
Division.
c. The Potawatomi ICWA shall notify any Tribal Foster Home applicant
whose license is denied, suspended, or revoked.
d. The notification to the appliant or licenseee shall state the grounds
for the action, and shall inform the applicant of his right to appeal the
action to the Licensing Appeals Board created by Section 8 herein.
Section 8. Licensing Appeals Board.
a. A licensing Appeals Board is hereby created to hear any dispute
concerning the denial, suspension or revocation of a Tribal Foster Home License.
b. The Board shall consist of three Potawatomi Tribal members and two
members of the Business Committee, who shall be appointed for a term of two
years by the Business Committee.
c. A decision of the Potawatomi Indian Child Welfare Program to deny,
suspend, or revoke a license may be overruled only if at least three members
of the Board vote to do so.
d. All decisions of the Board are final.
Section 9. Tribal/State Agreements.
The Direction of the Potawatomi Indian Child Welfare Program is authorized
to enter into agreements with the State of Oklahoma concerning state financial
assistance and the provision of other state resources, subject to the approval
of the Business Committee and Tribal Administrator.
Section 10. Records.
a. The Potawatomi Indian Child Welfare Program (ICWA) shall establish
and maintain an individual record for the Tribal Foster Home.
b. Each record shall contain:
(1) A copy of the application for license signed by the applicant:
(2) A Foster Parent Agreement signed by the applicant and the Director
of the Potawatomi ICWA,
(3) A physician’s statement concerning the physical health of persons
in the Tribal Foster Home;
(4) A prelicensing home study;
(5) References from persons who can evaluate the applicant as a
potential Tribal Foster Home;
(6) A biannual evaluation of the Tribal Foster Home; and
(7) Documentation of any waiver of licensing regulations,
c. This record shall be available only to the Potawatomi ICWA, the
applicant, the Licesning Review Board, and the State of Oklahoma Child Welfare
Division, if required for purpose of state financial assistance.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairperson, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer, of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify
that the above Resolution, Pott # 83-38 is a true and exact copy as approved by
the Business Committee, with 3 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch, Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman, Sec.-Treasurer
My Commission expires: Cathy Dean
1-10-87 Notary Public
83-39: SUMMARY: A Resolution to authorize the drawdown of $25,000.00 for the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the prosthetics foundation.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT #83-39
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
April 11, 1983
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAWDOWN OF $25,000.00 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED
ON THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE PROSTHETICS FOUNDATION.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936; and the General Council is
the governing body of the Tribe, AND;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to
act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitu-
tion and By-Laws,
AND;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma were awarded a
claim and the monies were distributed to their tribal members,
AND;
WHEREAS, the General Council had prepared and passed a plan for the use of
their 20% set-a-side of the original amount of claim monies, and
this plan was approved by Congress,
AND;
WHEREAS, the General Council voted to request the 20% set-aside monies to
be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust
account,
AND;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is requesting a
draw down of $25,000.00 for the Prosthetics Program,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee
voted to request the draw down of $25,000.00 of interest accrued to be used
for the Prosthetics Foundation.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy Jim Burch, Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer, of
the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the
above Resolution, POTT # 83-39 is a true and exact copy as approved by
the Business Committee on April 11, 1983, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions.
Billy Jim Burch, Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
83-40: "SUMMARY: A Resolution to authorize the drawdown of $42,000 from the interest accrued on the 20% set-aside for the scholarship program.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-40
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
April 11, 1983
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DRAWDOWN OF $42,000 FROM THE INTEREST ACCRUED ON
THE 20% SET-ASIDE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936; and the General Council is
the governing body of the Tribe; AND
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority to
act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal Constitu-
tion and By-Laws;
AND,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma were awarded a
claim and the monies were distributed to their tribal members;
AND,
WHEREAS, the General Council prepared and passed a plan for the use of the
Tribe's 20% set-aside of the original amount of claim monies, and
this plan was approved by Congress;
AND,
WHEREAS, the General Council voted to request the 20% set-aside monies to
be drawn down and given to the Tribe to be placed in a trust
account;
AND,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is requesting the
drawdown of $42,000 from the interest accrued on said 20% set-
aside to be used for the Scholarship Program,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee
voted to request that $42,000 of interest accrued be drawn down to be
used for the Scholarship Program.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary/Treasurer of
the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the
above Resolution, POTT # 83-40 is a true and exact copy as approved by the
Business Committee on 4-11, 1983, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch, Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary/Treas.
83-41: SUMMARY: A Resolution requesting that an indirect cost plan be continued for the maintenance and operation of the The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Programs.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT #83-41
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT AN INDIRECT COST PLAN BE CONTINUED FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority granted
by the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, certain costs necessary for the proper and precedent operation
of federally funded programs are mutually beneficial to all
such programs; and
WHEREAS, such mutually beneficial services to programs may be defrayed
by an Indirect Cost Pool; which costs are allowable on programs
administered by the Tribe; and
WHEREAS, Federal Management Circular 74-4 and OASC-10 promulgation are
the basis for the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma's
cost allocation plan;
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma request approval and award of the ""Indirect Cost
Proposal"" for application during fiscal year 1984.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby cer-
tify that the above Resolution POTT # 83-41 is a true and exact copy
as approved by the Business Committee on 4-25-83 with 3
voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-42: SUMMARY: A Resolution requesting The Bureau of Indian Affairs to enter into a P.L. 93-638, Part 271, contract with The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma for the Provision of soil conservation services for Fiscal Year 1983.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-42
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Shawnee, Oklahoma
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A P.L.
93-638, PART 271, CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF
OKLAHOMA FOR THE PROVISION OF SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR
1983.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority granted by
the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is duly authorized
to act in behalf of the Tribe by authority of the Tribal
Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is eligible
to contract such Soil Conservation Program funds as may be
allocable to it; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desire to exercise
its' right to contract said Soil Conservation funds during
FY83; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Administrator is hereby
authorized to negotiate this Contract and any amendments thereto;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Chairman is hereby empowered
to execute this Contract and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be continuing
througout the term of such awarded Contract; and
WHEREAS, the proposed date for commencement of this Soil Conservation
Program Contract is June 1, 1983; and
WHEREAS, the proposed term of this Soil Conservation Program shall be
from June 1, 1983, through and including September 30, 1983;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs enter into a P.L. 93-638, Part 271,
Contractual agreement with the Tribe so that the Tribe may provide Soil Conservation
Services to its' constituents in FY83.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify that the above
Resolution, POTT # 83-42 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business
Committee on 5-9-83, 1983, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0
abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
Attachments: Attachment.1- Soil Conservation Program Contract Application
83-43: SUMMARY: A Resolution for The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to submit a grant application to the administration for Native Americans to develop and establish a health and medical service system.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-43
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO
SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR NATIVE AMERICANS TO
DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH A HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICE SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians under authority of the
Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee is empowered to
act in behalf of the Tribe by the Tribal Constitution and By-Laws;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma chooses to submit
a Health and Medical Service Grant Application for FY83 to the
Administration for Native Americans; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to establish health programs, identify needs and
develop health management plans to improve the health delivery
systems;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band
Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, wishes to make an application to the Admin-
istration for Native Americans for the Health Management Program.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Telma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer, of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify
that the above Resolution POTT # 83-43 is a true and correct copy as
approved by the Business Committee on the 23rd day of May,
1983, with 4 voting for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-44: SUMMARY: A Resolution of The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to apply for funds pursuant to Title VI of The Older Americans Act for Fiscal Year 1984.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-44
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
June 1 , 1983
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO APPLY
FOR FUNDS PURSUANT TO TITLE VI OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR
1984.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma are interested in the
future development of Tribal capabilities for operations of social
services and nutrition services for the benefit of elderly Indians
and elderly tribal members, and;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawtomi Indians of Oklahoma are eligible for
grant applications under Title VI of the Older American Act, and;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby make known
their intent to make application for a grant to provide nutrition
and social services under Title VI of the Older Americans Act,
Grants to Indian Tribes, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed and requested commencement date for the grant is
September 30, 1983 through September 30, 1984, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed term of the grant document is twelve (12) months,
and;
WHEREAS, the Title VI Director is authorized to coordinate grant development
and can be reached at telephone number (405) 275-3121, and;
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator, is the tribal offical authorized to enter
into a grant agreement with the Office of Human Development Services
on behalf of the governing body, and;
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator, is authorized to request and sign amendments
to the grant, and;
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator, is authorized to review, approve, and sign
narrative reports and invoices for payment, and;
WHEREAS, Administration on Aging is requested to send copies of all correspondence
to the Tribal Administrator, and to Title VI Director, and;
WHEREAS, these authorities will remain in effect until such time as the
Business Committee chooses to withdraw said authorizations by subsequent
resolution, and;
WHEREAS, the Business Committee reserves the right to review the grant
document thereto prior to signature by designated persons.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen
Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma wishes to make grant
application to the Administrator on Aging for Title VI of the
Older American Act Funds.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer,
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify
that the above Resolution # 83-44 is a true and exact copy as
approved by the Business Committee 6-1-83, by a vote of 3
for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstention.
BILLY J. BURCH, Chairman THELMA WANO BATEMAN, Sec.-Treasurer
My Commission expires Cathy Dean
1-10-87 Notary Public
83-45: SUMMARY: A Resolution for The Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma to apply for funds pursuant to emergency medical services act of 1978, as contained in P.L. 93-154 for fiscal year 1984.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-45
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLHAOMA
SHAWNEE, OK
June 1, 1983
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA TO APPLY FOR
FUNDS PURSUANT TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT OF 1978, AS CONTAINED IN
P.L. 93-154 for fiscal year 1984.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma are interested in the
future development of Tribal capabilities for operations of an
Emergency Medical Services first responder program involving activities
for Community Health Representatives, police and others into an
EMS systems approach, and;
WHEREAS, upgrading emergency transportation and a large-scale EMS training
initiative, and;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma are eligible for
grant applications under the EMS Act of 1978, and;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby make known
their intent to make application for a grant to provide Emergency
Medical Services to the Potawatomi Indians and other Indian Tribes
in the Shawnee Service Unit Area, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed and requested commencement date for the grant is
July 1, 1983 through September 30, 1984, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed term of the grant document is twelve (12) months, and;
WHEREAS, the Health Programs Director is authorized to coordinate grant
development and can be reached at telephone number (405) 275-3121,
and;
WHEREAS, the Tribal Administrator, is the tribal offical authorized to enter
into a grant agreement with the Indian Health Service on behalf of
the governing body, and;
WHEREAS, the Business Committe reserves the right to review the grant document
thereto prior to signature by designated persons.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Business Committee of the Citizen Band
Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma wishes to make grant application to
the Indian Health Services for Emergency Medical Services, as contained
in P.L. 93-154.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Sec.-Treasurer, of the
Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma do hereby certify that the above
Resolution # 83-45 is a true and exact copy as approved by the Business
Committee 6-1-83, by a vote of 3 for, 0 opposed, and 0 abstention.
Billy J. Burch, Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman, Sec.-Treasurer
83-47: SUMMARY: A Resolution to authorize Steve Parker, Tribal Attorney to act on behalf of The Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-47
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OP OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
June 20, 1983
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE STEVE PARKER, TRIBAL ATTORNEY TO ACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally
recognized Tribe of American Indians organized under the Oklahoma
Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936; and the General Council is
the governing body of the Tribe, AND;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Business Committee has authority
to act in behalf of the Tribe as authorized in the Tribal
Consititution and By-Laws,
AND;
WHEREAS, the Business Committee authorize Steve Parker, attorney, to
file suit on behalf of the Tribe,
AND;
WHEREAS, the Pow Wow Club refused to account for money earned while
conducting Pow Wow Club Bingo,
AND;
WHEREAS, the Pow Wow Club comes under emphasis of Tribal Government,
AND;
WHEREAS, good business practices warrant periodic audits by the Tribal
accountant possessing trust responsibility for such programs,
AND;
WHEREAS, the Tribal Accountant with trust responsibility for programs
is the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma does hereby authorize STEVE PARKER, Tribal Attorney, to officially
represent this Tribe and to file suit on behalf of the Tribe until such
time as these authorities may be rescinded by subsequent Resolution by
this body.
CERTIFICATION
We, Billy J. Burch, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-
Treasurer, of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby
certify that the above Resolution POTT 83-47 is a true and exact copy
as approved with 2 voting for, 1 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Billy J. Burch Tribal Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer
83-48: SUMMARY: A Resolution requesting the Bureau of Indian Affairs to enter into a consolidated Tribal Governmental Program Contract with the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma in Fiscal Year 1984.
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION ATTACHMENT #2
POTT # 83-48
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
JUNE 27, 1983
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS TO ENTER INTO A CONSOLIDATED
TRIBAL GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF
OKLAHOMA IN FISCAL YEAR 1984.
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized
Tribe of American Indians under authority granted by the Oklahoma Indian
Welfare Act of 1936; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma Business Committee is
duly authorized to act in behalf of the Tribe by authority of the
Tribal Constitution and By-Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma by virtue of a Level 1
rating of its financial management system by the Office of the Inspector
General of the Department of the Interior, is eligible to participate
in the Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program (CTGP); and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma is authorized to request
that the Bureau of Indian Affairs administratively adjust FY84 funds
available to this Tribe in,
1) Housing Improvement Program,
2) Self-
Determination Grant, and,
3) Roads maintenance, into a single contract
called the Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma desire to operate a
Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program to provide Tribal Government
Development, HIP; and Roads maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Administrator is hereby authorized
to negotiate this contract and any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Tribal Chairman is hereby empowered to execute this contract and
any amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the authorities granted by this Resolution shall be for the 12 month
term of the proposed FY84 contract or until said authorization is
withdrawn by Resolution of the Business Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Business Committee members reserve the right to review the contract
document and any amendments thereto prior to signature by designated
persons; and
WHEREAS, the proposed term of this Consolidated Tribal Governmental Program
shall be from October 1, 1983 through and including September 30, 1984;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma
request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs administratively adjust FY84 funds
available to this Tribe in,
1) Housing Improvement Program,
2) Self-Determination
Grant, and,
3) Road Maintenance, into a single contract called the Consolidated
Tribal Governmental Program contract to provide the specified services to our
Tribe in Fiscal year 1984.
CERTIFICATION
We, Leon Bruno, Tribal Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma hereby certify that the
above Resolution POTT # 83-48 is a true and exact copy as approved
by the Business Committee on 6-28-83 with 5 voting for, 0
opposed, and 0 abstentions.
LEON BRUNO, Tribal Chairman THELMA WANO BATEMAN, Sec.-Treasurer
83-51: SUMMARY: A Resolution to acknowledge the CTSA Head Start JOM Indian Education Committee as the authority responsible for the administration of the Indian Education Program (JOM).
TRANSCRIPTION:
RESOLUTION POTT # 83-51
CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
Regular Business Committee Meeting
Shawnee, Oklahoma
July 11, 1983
A RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE CTSA HEAD START JOM INDIAN EDUCATION
COMMITTEE AS THE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM (JOM).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of
Oklahoma do hereby acknowledge the CTSA Head Start JOM Indian Education
Committee as the authority responsible for the administration of the
Indian Education Program (JOM), Citizen Band Potawatomi Head Start of
Oklahoma, Contract #B00C14205378, FY82 with the rights and responsibilities
belonging thereto.
CERTIFICATION
We, Leon Bruno, Chairman, and Thelma Wano Bateman, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, do hereby certify
that the above Resolution Pott #83-51, is a true and correct copy as
approved at the Regular Business Committee Meeting held July 11, 1983.
A quorum of members was present and this Resolution was adopted by a
vote of 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions.
Leon Bruno Chairman Thelma Wano Bateman Secretary-Treasurer