1984 Business Committee Meeting Minutes
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Finding AidRegular Business Committee Meeting Minutes:
BC.BCM.Jan.11.1984:
Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Chairman Bruno called for the minutes of Dec. 7, 1983 to be read for approval. After reading the minutes he refused to accept them, motion carried. Tape conversations will be made of refusal of minutes.
2-Minutes of Dec. 19 read, corrections and additions made. Motion that the minutes be accepted with corrections and additions. Motion carried.
3-Old Business: Potawatomi Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow Club Chairman: Robert McKinney presented a request for $15,000 to put on the Pow-wow this year 1984 General Council. Not to include any other activities of Potawatomi Week. It was also agreed that this would include security and all expenses for the three day Pow-wow. General Account has already paid for reserving the Expo Center the last Friday and Sat. of June and 1st day of July in case of inclement weather. Motion to table this action after lengthy discussion, motion carried.
4-Bingo Laws-Mr. Barrett brought before the B.C. Senate House Bill 45-66 and feels without a doubt that it will pass which will eliminate Big Bingo Moneys' (income). There was discussion on running Bingo again in the long room, Contract with E.M.C., possibility of contract broken by E.M.C., Head tax for Bingo, Tribes not receiving copies of daily income by E.M.C. since November. Motion to authorize John Barrett to:
1-Involve B.I.A.
2-Write letter
3-Take all other necessary steps
4-Set up something to carry the loss that will immediately come. Motion carried.
5-Land Fill Contract: Bill Bourie, Bill Bourie Jr. and their lawyers Joe McKinney presented the contract in rough draft form, zoning is the only legal problem pending. Other questions were raised for discussion. Motion made to accept this offer if all contracts meet approval of our lawyer, Steve Parker if he would agree to examine it. Chairman Bruno was not satisfied with this wording, called to table action for Executive meeting, Committee agreed. Mr. Bourie Sr. asked for a time frame and Mr. Bruno said that we would give him that tomorrow.
6-It has been reported that Billy Burch dropped his name from the Libel Suit. That hearing to be 18th of January.
7-Budget items: a-General Account short $4,247.94, b-FireLake short $6,536.01. Suggestions for borrowing monies (Scholarships or Prosthetics). Bateman against using either of those money, same as last year, the Committee Mbrs now were in favor of her rescinding her vote last year so she is still against using these funds to General Account. Suggestion getting forecasting from Accounting. Suggestion borrowing $20,000 to bring us through next months also. To keep us form paying interest to the bank, motion to borrow $20,000 from the Health Aids Program to be paid back within 120 days. Motion carried.
8-Tribal Admin Barrett asked permission of the B.C. to try to get a grant to accomplish getting all the Potawatomi Bands together in Wisconsin for a meeting. Don Perrote has agreed to intervene. He has volunteered his time to make tapes and video on language, religion, etc.
9-Mr. Barrett said that Don Perrote would like to be adopted into the CBPTribe by tradition. A Resolution would be forthcoming. The B.C. voted unanimously that Don could use any part of tribal grounds for sweat lodge or religious ceremony. 10-Future meeting dates: Jan. 16, 1984, Jan. 17, 1984, Jan. 18, 1984 (Inter-Tribal meeting at 7 p.m. with Mr. Rice guest speaker. Meeting adjourned to Executive Session. Executive Session adjourned.
All meetings adjourned.
BC.BCM.Feb.13.1984:
Roll call.
1-Steve Parker, Attorney speaks on recent developments as discussed at seminar he recently attended. Topics presented included: Lawsuits being filed by Indian nations, sovereign immunity, the sale of cigarettes and the purchase of a right-of-way for road purposes running through Potawatomi Indian Reservation.
2-Discussion about Election Ordinances. Including: Absentee voting, Chapter 3, Eligibility to vote, Eligibility for Election, Sec. 402, filing for office, Section 404; filing fee, Discussion had on purpose of reporter taking minutes and not the Secretary-Treasurer, Proposal made to lower filing fee. Decision made that filing fee would remain as originally set forth. Absentee Voting-Chapter 6, Section 601. Application for Absentee Ballot-Chapter 6, Sec. 602. Discussion had on requirements for receiving absentee ballot. Section 607-Referendum votes on general council resolutions: Discussion had on procedures of referendum voting, question raised as to number of and location of poling places, Discussion had on installation of new members, Question raised as to resolving old business relating to claims and treaties upon installation of new officers, Approved to install new members at General council meeting, Discussion had on means of storage of ballots immediately after election for period of five years, Section 709-Discussion had on requirements of requesting a re-count, Discussion had on Grievance Committee and Procedures-Question raised as to how transcript of hearing would be printed in newspaper, Provision inserted that once an officer is elected by vote of council, that officer can only be impeached by vote of council and Resolution 84-34 was read to Mbrs present at meeting and motion made to adopt amendments to the voting ordinance.
3-Discussion was had on adopting resolution Potawatomi next available numbers concerning Corona HD + 2 computers for leasing back to CTGP program for payment. Resolution: Potawatomi next available numbers for the purpose of allowing the tribe to acquire funds through a bank in the Shawnee area to purchase a Corona HD + 2 to be leased back to the CTGP program for payment. The CBP B.C. has voted to allow the tribe and is empowered to secure, a loan in the amount of $5,710.00 to purchase a Corona HD + 2 and lease it to the CTGP program. Motion to adopt resolution, motion carried.
4-Discussion had on drafting a resolution of support for funding assistance for CPTribal Museum for the Institute of Museum Services. Motion to draft Resolution was made and seconded.
5-Discussion was had on applying for funding under the Special Grants for Economic Development Program to acquire for Solid waste disposal property and to manage property under regulations. Motion made to obtain EPA certification and adopt any changes by EPA. Motion carried. Discussion had to adopt a resolution of support for a grant application. Motion made to adopt resolution of support. Motion carried. Resolution in whole will be mailed out.
6-Discussion had on mobile home park. Further discussion on negotiating of contracts and CDBG grants from HUD. Objectives of investing monies from HUD: Expansion of commodities warehouse, Construction of a Safehouse, Construction of tribal council house, Construction of a parking lot, Construction of a guest house, Construction of building to house computer center, and Repair R.V. park (installation of restrooms, etc.).
7-Discussion had on contracting of Indian Nations to purchase computer systems.
8-Discussion had on means of cutting spending costs in the general account. 3 video machines at golf course returned to leasing company. No further lease payments to be made.
9-Questions raised as to signature cards. Motion raised for Doyle Owens and Max Bear Wano to enter their names on signature card. Doyle Owens and Max Bear Wano signed signature card. Discussion had as to Sacred Heart being designated as a national historical landmark. Discussion had on publishing Father Joe Murphy's research as a book and obtaining documents he used for exhibit in Citizens Potawatomi Tribal Museum.
10-Dicussion had on development of glass plates of Sacred Heart for Archives. Decision made to allot $150.00 to Saint Gregory's Abbey College for class on techniques and use of dark room.
11-Discussion on upcoming presentations and meetings.
12-Discussion had on adjustment of monies in general account and accounts receivable on Bingo project.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.March.12.1984:
Roll call, meeting called to order.
1-Reading of previous minutes suspended so Mbrs could take the minutes home with them to review for any corrections.
2-New Business-Council on Aging. Wanita Clifford reported to the B.C. that the Oklahoma Indian Council on Aging and the National Council would be meeting in Tulsa March 27,28,29, 1984. Requested funds for 5 people to attend. Motion passed.
3-Old Business-CDBG Application & Current Project-Mr. Barrett furnished the B.C. with a letter from the Department of Housing, Urban Development, concerning the change from the mobile home park to the commodities warehouse. Resolution 84-66-concerning application for CDBG funds in the range of $65,000 for additional paving for the parking lot in front of both buildings, presented by Mr. Barrett. Motion to adopt Resolution. Motion passed.
4-Pow-wow Club-food service. Discussion concerning the Pow-wow Club possibly giving concession rights to one of its mbrs, with the pow-wow club receiving 20% of the concession. The B.C. preferred to see if they couldn't find a better deal for the Pow-Wow Club.
5-30% set-aside funds-BIA actions. Resolution 82-12 read to the B.C. concerning 30% set-aside. Based on an accounting received from the BIA, which was read to the B.C, Mr. Barrett is to trace down and find out what happened to the 30% set aside investment funds.
6-Mr. Barrett reported ten housing units had positive approval. Concerning the purchase of 9.75 acres on Hwy 177, he is to follow up on it. Approval of an additional 15 units expected from Washington D.C.
7-Mr. Barrett will develop administrative guidelines for the 30% set aside funds.
8-Mr. Browning Pipestem presented a draft of guidelines for use in the Tribe's development of its own government. The B.C. will review the draft and set up a meeting with Mr. Pipestem at a later date.
9-Bingo-A letter addressed to Enterprise Management Consultants directing them to attend a meeting on Wed. March 21, 1984 at 2 p.m. concerning Bingo guidelines to be followed, was signed by Chairman Bruno.
10-New Business-Golf Course Projects-Mr. Barrett reported the JPTA funds may be used for labor and materials. A list of priorities was given to the B.Sc. for consideration for JPTA funding approval.
11-Jim Thorpe-Stamp issue on Pow-Wow, 24th of May. The B.C. gave permission for the Tribal Dance Grounds to be used for the Pow-wow.
12-Motion made to approve the golf course manager's request to purchase seven golf carts for $9,800. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Aug.13.1984:
Roll call. Meeting called to order.
1-A list of two applicants for enrollment. Pott. Resolution #84-95 was passed, accepting the applications. Ms. Opal Coachman also submitted a list of 16 applicants for enrollment. Pott. Resolution #84-96 passed, accepting the applicants.
2-Admin John Barrett read Pott. Resolution #84-93, bringing the Citizen Band Personnel Policy into conformity with federal policies and prohibiting the termination of employees for "ex post fact" (after the fact) violations of the policy. Move to accept the Resolution; motion passed.
3-For the first time in history the CBPTribal Business Committee enacted tribal ordinances. Potawatomi Ordinance #84-1 established the Potawatomi Corporation Act "to strengthen the formation of the Potawatomi Corporation Commission which will provide regulatory powers over companies incorporating under this act." Move to accept the ordinance. Motion passed.
4-Potawatomi Ordinance #84-2 enacted the Industrial Commission Act of 1984 to "address a situation which has not and cannot be relieved through the operation of private enterprises and that the purpose of providing job training and relief from critical unemployment and unemployment rates, and the development of a tribal revenue generating are public uses and purposes, for which public money may be spent and private property acquired, and are governmental functions of tribal concern." Motion passed.
5-Potawatomi Ordinance #84-3 enacted the General Revenue and Taxation Act of 1984 for the purpose of "Strengthening tribal government by licensing and regulating certain conduct within the tribal jurisdiction, to provide finance for expansion of tribal government and to provide financing for expansion of tribal government and services." Motion passed.
6-Law and Order Code #84-8-13 for the purpose of "strengthening tribal self-government, providing for the judicial needs of the Indian Country subject to the jurisdiction of the CBP...thereby assuring the adequate maintenance of law and order within the...Potawatomi jurisdiction" passed.
7-Discussion was held on: Enterprise Management Consultants care and maintenance of the bingo building. It was decided to conduct an inspection.
8-Formation of a pow-wow committee; Chairman Bruno requested Committee Mbrs to submit names of possible Pow-wow committee chairmen.
9-Convenience store cigarette sales and the problems with keeping them in stock. Cigarettes sales have surpassed our projections since the store opened.
10-Indirect Cost legacy of John Schoemann.
11-Filling vacancy on tribal Grievance Committee.
12-Possiblity of new telephone system. A motion passed to draft a resolution for a 60 month lease-purchase agreement to submit for BIA approval.
13-Attorney contracts and approval stipulations.
14-The constitutional revision and the possibility of hand-walking it through Congress. John Barrett will investigate.
15-Per diem for Pat Sulcer and Tom Knight to cover B.C. meetings passes.
16-Motion to approve Pott. Resolution #84-94 for funds pursuant to Title VI of the Older American Act for fiscal years 1985-87. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Sept.10.1984:
Roll call, meeting called to order.
1-Secretary Kenneth Peltier read the minutes from the previous meeting (8/24/84). Move to accept minutes as read. Motion passed.
2-Chairman Bruno announced that after a review of names submitted by General Council to fill the B.C. vacancy left by the resignation of C.B. Hitt he would like to recommend that Richard Whitecotton be appointed to that position. Motion passed. The oath of office was then given to Mr. Whitecotton by Chairman Bruno. After the swearing in Richard Whitecotton was seated on the Committee podium.
3-It was noted that a Committee Rep needed to be appointed to the Health Aids Committee to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Hitt. Richard Whitecotton volunteered for the position. Move to approve Whitecotton's appointment. Motion passed.
4-It was announced that the Scholarship Committee had requested the appointment of Sherry Ellis to fill the vacancy on their committee left by the resignation of Father Vincent. Ms. Ellis is the student counselor for the Shawnee High School senior class. Move to approve appointment. Motion passed.
5-Jack Thorpe, Director of the CBP Tax Commission, reported that he had reviewed the Corporation Code and Tax Code with consultant Bill Rice and had the following recommendations:
1.The B.C. should maintain the ability to appoint the chairman of the Tax Commission, as opposed to having a pre-determined Committee member serve,
2-The chief of the tribe should serve on the Tax Commission board,
3-The earnings tax and possessory interest tax should not be put into effect until after legislation is in place and industry established on trust property,
4-A training schedule be worked up for Tax Commission Board Members.
6-John Barrett noted that due to industry interest the tribe needed to have the Tax Commission in operating order by Nov. 1, 1984. Move that Doyle Owens, Kenneth Peltier, Tom Knight, John Barrett and Ben Rhodd be named to the Tax Commission Board of Directors and have the authority to appoint an advisory board. Motion passed. Jack Thorpe will establish a training schedule fro the Board mbrs. Discussion was held whether or not tribal employees and residents living on tribal trust land should pay tribal taxes. Move to table further discussion on the issue. Motion passed. 7-John Barrett reported on negotiations with Globe Life Insurance Company. Globe Life has $150,000 ready to give the tribe in order to form a re-insurance company. The tribe would establish the company in Arizona issue a corp. charter and then move the company to Shawnee. The company would then pay corporate income taxes to the tribe. Mr. Barrett felt that the tribe needed to establish an Insurance Commission and appoint an Insurance Commissioner in conjunction with the Globe Life plan. Mr. Barrett will be meeting with Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Grimes in the near Futures.
8-Mr. Barrett reported that the First National Bank of Meeker has also approached the tribe and is interested in moving their headquarters to Potawatomi trust land. This will necessitate the establishment of Potawatomi banking ordinances.
9-Mr. Barrett reported that he will be attending an archives conference in Santa Fe the first week of October. Mr. Barrett will also visit the Pueblo community and hopes to establish a craft exchange between their tribes and ours He may also make a trip to Phoenix to get more info on the formation of re-insurance companies.
10-Discussion was held on the possible purchase of the Talley building and property in Tecumseh. Mr. Barrett reported that the Farmers and Merchants mortgage is $450,000 and the bank will refinance at a tax-free rate for 20 years. Doyle Owens suggested that the tribe offer the bank half of mortgage amount.
11-Move that the Tribal Admin and as many B.C. Mbrs as possible to go to Washington D.C. to testify on important Senate issues as they arise. Motion passed. Mr. Barrett will arrange a Washington trip to meet with the Oklahoma Congressional delegation, IHS officials, bank representative, the D.C. office of Pierson, Ball and Dowd and Dept. of the Interior reps.
12-WIC and CHR budget reports were given by Mr. Barrett.
13-At 11:00 a.m. the B.C. made an inspection of the convenience store, new commodities building and bingo hall (attachment included).
14-Ken Cadaret, CHR Director, gave a report on negotiations with Kimberly Home Health Care. Kimberly is the fourth largest home health care company in the country and is interested in opening Oklahoma offices through the tribe. Mr. Barrett and Mr. Cadaret will be meeting with the company president on Sept. 11 to discuss rental of office space and collaboration between Kimberly and the CHR program.
14-Mr. Cadaret gave a report on new services being offered by the tribal CHR program including: well childe checks, EMT classes, first-responder training for police, prenatal and post-partum home visits, first aid and CPR class.
15-Jack Thorpe gave a report on Senate Bill 2000 which would allow the Secretary of the Interior to invest all monies in the IIM account with the Secretary of the Treasury to "do with as they see fit." Mr. Thorpe requested the B.C. to go on record as opposing this Bill and supporting return of Indian monies to Indian Tribes. Motion passed. Approval was also given to Mr. Thorpe to approach the Oklahoma Congressional delegation concerning the tribe's stand on this proposed bill.
16-Jack Thorpe will be requesting BIA funds to hold a meeting at the Potawatomi Complex of all Oklahoma tribal leaders on the subject of the current indirect cost contract policy.
17-In other business: After discussion it was the consensus of the Committee that Dr. David Edmunds, author, should be adopted into the tribe.
18-Mr. Barrett reported that he had been interviewed by the Scripps-Howard wire service for a story on his job as admin of the Potawatomi Tribe.
19-It was noted that a saddle was give to Don Perrote as a gift after his final lecture in August.
20-Pott. Resolution #84-102 "To support the Consolidated Tribal Government Program in order to provide or assist in the provision of services, goods and other items necessary to promote the common welfare, maintain trust property of the Tribe and maintain the Tribal Police Department" passed.
21-Pott. Resolution #84-103 "Requesting BIA funding for a meeting of all Oklahoma tribal leaders" passed.
22-Pott Resolution #84-104 "Authorizing John Barrett, Tribal Admin, to proceed on behalf of the Tribe in conjunction with Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company to form insurance corporations in the state of Arizona for the benefit of Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Members" passed. Meeting adjourned. Attachment page "Attachment A" is Notes on inspection of Bingo Hall, Sept. 10, 1984. All B.C. Mbrs, the Tribal Admin and Leroy Wheeler present at site. List of things that needed to be fixed.
BC.BCM.Oct.22.1984:
Roll call, meeting called to order. This meeting is being held in lieu of the meeting scheduled for October 15, which was cancelled.
1-Minutes from Sept. 28, 1984 BCM were read. Move to accept the minutes as read. Motion passed.
2-Kenneth Peltier announced that Nelson White has requested to be placed on our agenda and has expressed a desire to be placed on the Potawatomi Housing Authority Board. Noting that the tribe does not have a Housing Authority Board at this time, Doyle Owens recommended that the matter be discussed with the other tribes and alternatives be formulated.
3-Kenneth Peltier announced that he had been approached for a donation to the Wheelchair Basketball Association. John Barrett noted that the tribe is frequently asked for donations. Doyle Owens requested a schedule of tribal donations for the B.C. Tom Knight will prepare.
4-Kenneth Peltier announced that CTSA has requested a $200 donation from the tribe to help get an office supplies business underway at the existing CTSA building. CTSA Mbrs have also discussed the possibility of gaining tribal trust status for the room used for operation of the supplies business. The consensus of the B.C. was that the donation would be a good P.R. gesture. John Barrett will explore the situation to determine whether the tribe will again be a Mbr of CTSA; whether the tribe will be obligated in a further way for the supplies operation; and, whether the trust status of a single room is a viable theory.
5-Kenneth Peltier announced that the Potawatomi Intertribal Pow-Wow Club is interested in putting on the 1985 tribal pow-wow. Mr. Peltier noted that the PIP Club has new officers and has already worked up several fund raisers and believes the pow-wow can be held at no expense to the tribe. Dr. Levier noted that the tribe should contribute security forces for the pow-wow. John Barrett suggested that the tribe should also contribute sanitary facilitates for the pow-wow. Move that the PIP Club be allowed to sponsor the pow-wow and the tribe contribute security and sanitary facilities; Motion passed. Kenneth Peltier will get a formal agreement between the tribe and PIP for the B.C.
6-John Barrett presented a proposed staff re-alignment chart that would put Dr. Levier in charge of all programs and the tribal police and museum; Tom Knight will be in charge of administrative services, including payroll, records management, maintenance, insurance, data processing and the USDA computer contract. Mr. Barrett will supervise enterprise, public information and finance under the new system. Max Wano suggested the new system be tried for 90 days.
7-Mr. Barrett gave a background report on the meeting scheduled for the afternoon. Representatives will be meeting with the B.C. from Sugiplex, Kimberly Home Health Care (a subsidiary of Surgiplex), Mission Hill Hospital, Family Medicine Clinic and University of Oklahoma Medical School. 8-Notes from the Medical Project Meeting were listed.
9-It was agreed that each party attending the meeting would collate a list of objectives, statistics and services and submit them to the tribe within 10 days (by Nov.2). After all parties have received a complete package of information another meeting will be scheduled.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Oct.24.1984:
Roll call.
1-Tribal Administrator John Barrett reported that the tribe's proposed Constitutional Amendment was about the tenth priority DOI's Washington office. The local BIA has suggested that a letter campaign might help speed up the process. Mr. Barrett requests approval of a Resolution officially requesting the assistance of DOI's Ken Smith in approving the Constitutional revision. Move to accept Pot# 85-112; Motion passed.
2-Discussion was held on the necessity for a group of agreements between the tribe, the city and the county; also the possibility of tribal contribution towards municipal projects.
3-Kenneth Peltier requested the attendance of someone at the Monday night (Oct. 29) CTSA meeting. John Barrett and Richard Whitecotton will attend with Mr. Peltier.
4-Move to accept Pot. #85-113 requesting reinstatement for the tribe in CTSA Inc.; Motion passed.
5-Move to approve a $200 donation towards CTSA's proposed office supplies business. Motion passed.
6-After a presentation by Opal Coachman, Director of Tribal Rolls, move to accept Resolution Pot. #85-114, approving nine mbrs for enrollment. Motion passed.
7-Move to accept Ordinance #85-4 approving the Citizen Band Land Consolidation Act, motion passed.
8-Tom Knight made a presentation on the proposed check signature system. Move to accept Resolution Pot. #85-115 authorizing the use of a voucher signature plate payroll. Motion passed.
9-John Barrett and Francis Levier informed the B.C. about a labor dispute between Cecil Bernard and Ernie Cowan. Mr. Bernard claims to have worked for Mr. Cowan for 7 weeks without pay on the food distribution building. The Tribe has not paid Cowen due to the dispute. Dr. Levier will request an official opinion from HUD and forward the response to Cowan.
10-Francis Levier reported that the tribe will be re-advertising for bids on parking and paving at the food distribution building, administration building and convenience store.
11-John Barrett gave a report on his trip to Santa Fe for an archives management seminar. He will be drafting an Archives Act and formal collecting policy for the B.C. to review regarding the preservation of tribal documents. He also noted that the tribe will be able to train an archives management person at the Smithsonian Institute at no expense to the tribe once archives establishment gets underway.
12-It was reported that minutes were found from an earlier B.C. meeting where Bill Burch verified that the Priscilla Sherard account was a tribal account, not a personal account of Ms. Sherrards. Mr. Barrett will look into this matter further as Ms. Sherard was sent the proceeds of the account after claiming at General Council that the tribe had of the account claiming at General Council that the tribe had spent $40 of her personal money by writing a check from that account.
13-Move to accept Resolution Pot. #85-116 requesting BIA funds for a car seat for infants program to be administered by the CHR program. Motion passed.
14-Move to accept Pot. #85-117 requesting funding for CDBG to construct a medical facility on tribal land in a joint venture with private enterprise. Motion passed.
15-Move to accept Pot. #85-118 requesting CDBG funds to build a joint venture convention center on tribal land. Motion passed.
16-Move to approve Pot. #85-119 for CDBG funds for modification and renovation of existing tribal facilities. Motion passed.
17-Discussion was held on the tribe's request to purchase the Santa Fe Railroad spur behind the commodity food buildings and the railroad's 50 foot easement.
Meeting went into Executive Session.
BC.BCM.Nov.26.1984:
Roll call, called meting to order.
1-Minutes read of the Oct. 22, 1984 BCM. Move to accept the minutes as read. Motion passed.
2-Minutes of the Oct. 24, BCM. Move to accept minutes with correction/addition, motion passed.
3-Chairman Bruno' queried Dr. Levier as to the status of the Cowan-Bernard conflict. Dr. Levier reported that he had received a letter from HUD offering the opinion that the tribe should pay Bernard directly for work completed. Chairman Bruno requested that Resolution #85-122 be drafted authorizing payment to Cecil Bernard for construction completed on the food and distribution building. Motion passed.
4-Discussion was held on the bids received after advertising the parking lot paving project approved by HUD. Motion that Dr. Levier be authorized to negotiate bid prices with the contractors responding to the ad, as well as review HUD guidelines for contractual provisions. Motion passed.
5-Tribal Administrator John Barrett submitted a proposed charter for the CBPTribe to the B.C. After review of the charter and the proposed constitutional revision. Chairman Bruno asked that a change be made in the constitutional revision mandating the necessity for 10 percent of the eligible voters' signatures on petitions submitted to the B.C.
6-Discussion was held on possible solutions for the blood-degree issue within the tribe. No action was taken. B.C. went into Executive session, reconvened then broke for lunch. Afternoon session reconvened with some absences.
7-Move to accept Pot. Resolution #85-123 submitting the proposed tribal charter to the Department of Interior for approval and requesting a secretarial referendum on the issue. Motion passed.
8-Move to accept Pot. Resolution #85-124 amending the proposed constitutional revision to reflect the 10 percent signature provision for petitions. Motion passed.
9-Jack Thorpe, Tax Corporation/Commission Director presented a budget from his department. Move to accept Pot. Resolution #85-125 approving the proposed Tax Commission budget expenditures. Motion passed.
10-Jack Thorpe submitted the Tax Commission training schedule for B.C. Mbrs, staff and Commission board mbrs. Training will be held on four consecutive Thursdays beginning Nov. 29, 1984.
11-It was noted that Ben Rhodd had declined an appointment to the Tax Commission. Move that Dr. Francis Levier be appointed to the vacancy. Motion passed. Recessed. Went back into regular session with some mbrs gone.
12-Motion to adopt Resolution #85-127 amending the CBPTribe's Constitution as recommended by the Department of the Interior. Motion passed. B.C. went back into recess. Came back into regular session.
13-B.C. mbrs went into discussion with Francis Levier on the subject of 25 units of elderly housing. B.C. was called back into regular session.
14-Motion to accept the low bid from Multi-County Insurance Co. for tribal insurance package; motion passed. B.C. went into Executive Session then returned to regular session.
15-Motoin to rescind Pot Resolution 84-37 ("A Resolution for adopting a policy defining the By-Laws, Article I-Duties of Officers") effective Dec.1 1984. A new resolution will be drafted at a later date. Motion passed. Reg meeting recessed. Executive Session called.
16-Motion to accept Pott Resolution #85-126 requesting release the tribal funds in the amount of $748.00 plus interest for use in tribal museum acquisitions and care of existing materials. Motion passed. B.C. went back into Exec. Session and recessed. Came out of recess and went into reg. session
17-to pass Pott Resolution #85-128 closing out contract with Bill Rice of completion of Tribal Ordinances Phase I and to commend him for a job well done. Motion to accept Pott #85-128 was made and passed.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.BCM.Dec.21.1984:
1-The purpose of the meeting is to get info from tribal Department Heads. Meeting called to order. Roll call.
2-Motion to accept the low bid from Multi-Insurance for tribal insurance package; motion passed. B.C. went into executive session then returned to regular session.
3-Motion to rescind Pot. Resolution #84-37 ("A Resolution For The Adoption Policy Defining The By-Laws, Article I-Duties Of Officers") effective Dec. 21, 1984. A new Resolution will be drafted at a later date. Motion passed. Reg. meeting recessed, executive session called. Executive Session recessed, regular meeting reconvened.
4-Motion to accept Pot Resolution 85-126 requesting release of tribal funds in the amount of $748 plus interest for use in tribal museum acquisitions and care of existing materials. Motion passed.
5-There will be a meeting of Tribal Elected Officials in Las Vegas on Jan. 8 and 9, 1985 according to Chairman Leon Bruno. B.C. recessed.
6-B.C. meeting called Jan. 8 1985 to pass Pot. Resolution 85-128 closing out contract with Bill Rice for completion of Tribal Ordinances Phase I and to commend him for a job well done. Motion to accept 85-128 passed.
Meeting recessed.
Special Business Committee Meeting Minutes:
BC.SBCM.Jan.30.1984:
Special Business Committee Meeting handwritten on yellow paper. Called to order, roll call.
1-Chairman Bruno announced that reading of the previous minutes will be postponed.
2-Thelma Bateman made a motion to terminate John Barret, Tribal Administrator; for his attitude towards her and the harassment from him. Motion died for lack of second.
3-A contract was discussed for Don Perotte and his Corporation PEACE for obtaining his lecture services, private consultations and video tapes at a cost of $750. Motion made to pass Resolution Pot. #84-52 and accept the action. Motion passed.
4-Joe Le Reau and David Bourbonnais were accepted to complete the Scholarship Committee. Motion made, motion passed.
5-Baugo Creek Resolution #84-51 to accept the Project and Command Fischgrund. Motion carried.
6-An Inter-Tribal Resolution has been signed by Chairman Bruno with other Chairman of the 5 Tribes of the Shawnee Area. Recognizing each others Sovereignty. This being in treaty form. Motion made and carried.
7-Enterprise Management Consultants, Inc.-Andy Bradford had approached them to sponsor a basketball team. They had agreed to buy their shirts in the amount of $250. They explained the closing down was due to inclement weather. Now they're open 2 sessions daily and the crowds are growing in numbers. They are playing free hard cards but paying for paper games. They now have a daily accounting sheet signed by a Tribal Rep and one Corp. person. They also reported that they have been trying to get more tribal mbrs on the payroll but that it had not worked out. They suggested that Mr. Tom Knight could help them get items on computer to help with counting.
8-The Tribe has received a receipt from a Mutt Johnson as having paid rent on the Bingo Building. Discussion was held back and forth of the percentages the Tribe should receive. It was the consensus of the Committee that we have a discussion in Executive meeting. Mr. Wheeler informed the Committee that the total amount was $26,250. One $10,000 check was hot.
9-ANA Grant and Resolution Pot. #84-53: $20,000 for Director-$15,000 for Programmer and $14,000 for Secretary. Would also pay for Browning Pipestem to set up Tax Commission with Director. Motion to accept Resolution. Motion carried.
10-Resolution Pot. #84-54: To re-write the Proposal for the one turned down on the computer request. Motion carried.
11-Another order to have the sand delivered was given to the Admin by the B.C.
12-Fulton County Historical Society: A request for financial aid had come from the F.C.H.S. in helping a group who ware going to England. It was the consensus of the Committee that we would be unable to help the group as much as we would like to.
13-Convenience Store: Discussion on bids and choices to make 1-to negotiate with low bidder 2-Force account 3-re-advertise. The Committee are up with a solution so that we could stay with the time frame. It was the consensus of the B.C. to increase cost of cigarettes tomorrow. The Admin. informed us that we have to start stamping cigarettes for tax.
14-Mr. Barrett asked the Committee to purchase Don Perotte a couple of patches. The Committee asked him to try to purchase them at cost. Also at the same time pay back the 3 patches to Thelma that she gave away while in Tinley Park. Write off as advertising for Gift Shop. It was also agreed that we need to clear the account on gifts taken to Indians.
15-The South Bend Tribune paid $80 to Pat Sulcer for an article that she had written. She gave the check to the tribe. The B.C. unanimously wished for her to keep it and returned it to her.
16-Thelma Bateman presented a letter to Federal National Bank that no check be processed that did not have her signature as Secretary-Treasurer. That she had also asked Finley-Cook to begin or/and continue auditing all tribal accounts. Mr. Barrett and Chairman Bruno informed the Secretary-Treasurer that she did not have that authority. Mr. Barrett asked for order to stop the audit, he was given that. Thelma explained the salaries from Indirect cost and also wanted to go on record as to being opposed to the amount of raise to Pat Sulcer after 90 days. Mr. Bruno wanted further discussion in Executive meeting.
17-Telephone Credit Cards: Chairman Bruno asked that telephone credit cards be turned in. Motion carried. Thelma Bateman refused to turn in card, Leo told them to cancel it.
18-Van:Motion to park the van at the complex at night and be used only for Business. Motion carried. Mr. Barrett asked about transportation cost? Mr. Bruno said yes you get 20cents per mile. Mr. Barrett then asked if he could take the van home to clean it. Leon told him yes.
19-Back to audit. He felt the Secretary did not have the authority to call for audit. Called for a motion to have it stopped. Motion passed to by-pass the audit.
20-Bingo:Mutt Johnson spoke with the Committee about a Bingo plan. Alternative program from Bingo that currently runs. They decided they needed to sit down with their attorneys and make a decision later. The B.C. moved to Executive Session and adjourned early.
BC.SBCM.Feb.4.1984:
2 pages of Special Meeting handwritten on beige paper. Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Due to the Commitments of Mbrs of the B.C., Leon Bruno found it necessary to all this special meeting to discuss the Bingo Hall contract with Enterprise Management Consultant, and their breach of contract. Motion made to file an injunction against Enterprise Management Consultants for breach of contract to be filed at 1 p.m. Monday 2-6-84 in Federal Court and at the same time
2. place a head tax on each player who engages in playing Bingo at the Potawatomi Bingo Hall. The Head tax to start at 12:00 o'clock on 2-5-84 at the rage of $6.00 per person.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.April.10.1984:
Special Business Committee Meeting called to order, roll call.
1-Minutes of Jan.11, Jan.30, Feb.4, Feb.13 and March 12, 1984 were read and approved with corrections.
2-The committee was unanimously in favor of ordering for the Museum. 1-Jim Thorpe plate block of the May 24, Stamp issue. one sheet, one coil and one First Day Cover.
3-A Resolution #84-75 requesting approval by the Secretary of the Interior of amendments to the Constitution of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe of Oklahoma.
4-Resolution #84-76 stating that no contractual agreement was made by the B.C. of the tribe with Mr. or Mrs. Billy Peltier for conducting Confessionals.
5-REsolution #84-75 and #84-76 were passed. 6-Steven Parker met with the B.C. and EMCI was discussed.
6-Chairman Bruno took the tape of this meeting to make a copy for himself. Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.April.30.1984:
Meeting called to order. Roll call.
1-Minutes from March 21, 1984 were furnished by the B.C. This transcript being 82 pages, acting Chairman Owens asked the Committee to read them and they will be approved at the next meeting.
2-Meeting was called to go over the changes in the Constitution (Proposed) with Browning Pipestem.
3-Mr. Barrett gave a report on the 5 tribes having met about the Inter-tribal Court Systems. A decision had been made to proceed and authorize a contract with the BIA. Once the uniform law and order code are adopted, to contract courts from BIA and resolutions are all in with exception of Kickapoo on the Sac & Fox contract with the $11,000 that was available from the BIA-to pay for the drafting of the Uniform law and Order Code. The current status of that is the Sac & Fox were selected to contract funds. All resolutions are in except Kickapoos, they had a meeting Saturday so possibility that is in now.
4-Chairman Barrett also gave a report of a meeting with 2 Mbrs of the Trustees of Mission Hill Hospital. A cover letter was given to them. The hospital was built with General Obligation Bonds that were paid for by the residents of the county on behalf of the Hospital Trust (that issued the bonds). Mr. Barrett suggested that the tribe could contract on leasing the hospital back directly with the trust as the entity. Then that puts the people who paid for the building, still in control of that facility. It doesn't reduce their equity in the situation. "The next step is next week, to meet with the tribes attorney, hospitals attorney and the County Commissioners Attorney which will probably be the District Attorney".
5-There are additional HIP funds. The applicants can not have received HIP funds since 1975.
6-The financial reports from March-April were given to the B.C.
7-A letter from John Schoemann was brought to the B.C. by Thelma Bateman. Chairman Bruno had asked for a letter, listing Mr. Schoemann property. It was tabled until the Chairman is present.
8-Motion was made to allow 2 persons to go to Baugo Creek on May 5-6. Motion died from lack of a second. Acting Chairman Owens said that he would have Mr. Bruno take care of the trip by phone.
9-Thelma Wano Bateman reported that she felt as though the April issue of the Hownikan had politically singled her out. She had phoned Mr. Bruno and asked for space in the next issue for a rebuttal even if she had to pay the cost personally.
10-Beverly Hughes might have news of mailing the Hownikan to make is less expensive.
11-Mr. Browning Pipestem had brought the Constitution (proposal) back for the B.C. to view. Changes or other recommendations from the BIA were not substantial but he had worked it into the body of proposed Constitution.
12-Doyle Owens filed for the office of Vice-Chairman. Kenneth Peltier filed for the office of Secretary-Treasurer. They both paid $150 filing fee.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.May.22.1984:
Special Business Committee Meeting (18 pages on yellow paper, hand-written notes). Meeting called to order. Roll call.
1-Reading of the minutes of Special B.C. meeting of April 10, 1984, Motion to accept minutes as read.
2-Reading of the minutes of Special Business Committee Meeting of April 30, 1984, John Barret had them wait and check his recorder.
3-Minutes accepted as read for Minutes of Transcript of March 21, 1984 (82 pages). Motion to accept minutes of April 30. Motion passed.
4-Resolution #84-61 (says attached in notes, but not attachment found). Motion to accept resolution, motion passed.
5-Motion to accept Resolution #84-62 (says attached but no attachment found) for Tribal Rolls. Motion carried.
6-Motion to accept Tribal Rolls Resolution #84-64 (notes read attached, but found not attachment). Motion passed.
7-Chairman Bruno made a change in the agenda. Jerry Fox made a report on the 18 applicants that he has for the new HIP Project. He has inspected 14 of the applicants. His plan is to spend $3300 on each project. It was the consensus of the B.C. to approve Mr. Fox actions.
8-Mr. Fox also asked the B.C. for permission to hold swap sale at the same time of Pow-wow this weekend by using the last two connect uprights for the swap meet and as a trial basis to see if it would work during the June Pow-Wow. Motion to accept, motion carried. Tape turned on.
9-Constitutional Amendment. Mr. Chairman put a final copy is in everyone's folder and they just made the changes that you made last week. There is a resolution to that affect in the folder. The Resolution was already passed but Mr. Walker suggested just to clarify maters we's might's as well pass another Resolution. One was passed on the original draft.
10-Motion to adopt Resolution #84-77 (says attached, but not with original papers). Mr. Barrett asked for 2 original signatures on Resolution. Meeting went into Executive Session. Came out of Executive Session with Steve Parker, Attorney.
11-Everyone was questioning Steve Parker so they agreed to negotiate. They negotiated with EMC to keep it out of Federal Court. A meeting was set up for tomorrow.
12-Mr. Barrett was told that Resolution #61-62 and 64 were given to Tribal Rolls.
13-Resolution #84-78 Increase in Steve Parkers Contract (Barrett read all Resolutions).Submitted this Resolution to Mr. Walker to get the solicitors approval. CFR subsection 89.14 reads in essence-Sub-section CFR Subsection 89.10-Selection of Council that being a lawyer to execute contract. The Tribe shall be set forth in a Resolution or Resolutions which shall be attached to and made part of a contract.
14-THe Tribal B.C. 89.12 Tribal B.C. Advisory Board or other similar representative body having authority to act for or on half of the Tribe.
15-Section 89.1 and may find that there is substantial need for legal demand for tribal council to negotiate with attorney or attorneys-in Section 89.14 employment by tribal Business Committees in case the tribal B.C. acts for a board it has specific authority, from the tribe to employ tribal attorneys and to execute a contract subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior or his authorized Representative under writed by law. 80-39 reads-General Council meeting dated June 1980-Title of it is General Council Resolution authorizing Citizen Band Potawatomi B.C. to retain Steven L. Parker to represent the tribe as legal council and says the resolution now be it resolved- the CBPI of Oklahoma retain Steven Parker as legal council to represent the tribe per BIA regulations as found in 25 code Regulations.
16-The B.C. has been given the Resolution from General Council to negotiate with the attorney. Then we can raise his fees since General Council has said-set the amount to pay. The General Council didn't set the amount. The B.C. set the amount, there is no amount mentioned in either-any of those resolutions, but it is in contract for 2 years. His contract was never read to the General Council. They just said to negotiate with him. They can give (the General Council) has to give the B.C. authorization but Mr. Parker's contract was never submitted to or read to the General Council-that is what Mr. Walker said at the BIA. John Barrett says he has been in all of those councils and he knows Mr. Parkers contract was never read, never submitted. The first time it was read more than 2 years when it was voted on the next time it may not have been. Motion to accept #84-78, motion carried.
17-Resolution 84-79 appointing Frank Wano Hereditary Chief removing present members of prosthetic committee (says attachment, but found no attachment). They felt like they should replace this individual because she in the action has taken recently in the news article she put in the paper. We felt she didn't have the tribes interest at heart-disclaiming everything that the tribe stands for. John Barrett explained she does have a right to her opinion however, have a right to suggest that she has some authority to speak on behalf of the tribe in termination of the tribe which is what she is asking. They discussed the right to put the article in the paper. They had a Resolution drafted up to see what the rest of them think (you can vote for or against) Motion to accept Resolution.
18-Resolution #84-80 Doyle Owens replacing existing member Thelma Batemen (says attachment, but found no attachment). Leon Bruno will get Thelma a list of all Scholarship Students who did not receive checks in time and those who were late. Motion passed.
19-Next Resolution in line Jim Thorpe Pow-wow $250. #84-81. Motion passed.
20-#84-82 Civil Suit CIV-84-900 B, CIV-84-5-4 (says attachment but found none). Steve applied to CFR Court which is the only place that the tribe has to settle matters of this sort. Motion carried.
21-Resolution #84-83-Repealing #84-18.B (says attachment but found none). Need for a lock for the cabinets that hold all the records, tapes. But kept separate from the Minutes. Discussed lock bars. Motion passed.
22-Resolution #84-84- Harassment to Patricia Sulcer (says attachment but found none) Pot Res. #4-7B shall not apply (Resolution stating that the action taken by Mrs. Bateman were outside of her duties as a B.C. Mbr and that Resolution 84-7B would not apply and provide legal defense. Discussed how the resolution came about. Motion carried.
23-Resolution #84-85 Two resolutions relating to HIP funds. 1 FY83-84 HIP funds have been predesignated by BIA as funds that cannot be contracted for under Consolidated Tribal Government Program. 2.HIP monies that relate to FY 84-85 two amounts will be a new contract. We got a ruling from the BIA that will no longer be contractible under the Consolidated Block Grant and as a result we're going to have to re-direct and give them a Resolution requesting funding HIP Program for 1984-85 and that we request funds program that were voted on earlier to Jerry Fox is for funds for FY 83-84 program, so what were requesting now is funds to handle the request that Jerry Fox brought here earlier. That will be Resolution 84-85-$59. Motion carried.
23-CTGP Program, can we assign #84-86 for this one. you will note on this that his is a reduced amount over what our CTBP was the previous years and this is because of a separation of Roads, money and HIP money from the Consolidated Tribal Block Grant. Read Resolution #84-86. Discussion about funds and indirect costs. Motion passed.
24-#84-87-Request funding for roads and maintenance in the amount of $10,000. Motion carried.
25-1983-84 HIP funds Resolution #84-88. Motion adopted.
26.DIscussion about making a resolution or form regarding one of the members on the Election Committee having a felony charges against him. Requesting an alternate. Until they get the official documents then they will remove him from his position.
27-Certificates of Recognition were signed by the B.C to the CHR Staff and given to 7 persons. A wall has been up there for the entire CHR Staff.
28-Mr. Janis asked for 2 more reserves to help out with the Pow-wow. He thought maybe we could pay them minimum wage. Mr. Barrett was asked to take care of that. Due to it being so late, Leon Bruno suggested he meet with Roger and get details from him tomorrow on his proposal. Mr. Bruno would then get in touch with the Committee by phone.
29-C.B. Hitt thought due to Indirect Cost Funding being cut a way to make up some of the money lost would be to bring aboard two more program writers. Francis Levier would be over that group. His second suggestion was to makeup an Economic Development group, then the B.C. wont be bringing Business in here and being accused of wrong doing. Chairman Bruno agreed that we need this Economic Development group right away. He thought a 3 person Committee would do.
Meeting adjourned.
BC.SBCM.Sept.28.1984:
Roll call, Special Business Meeting called to order.
1-Move to accept the minutes of the Sept.10, 1984 BCM. Motion passed.
2-Check signature cards for tribal accounts were signed by Committee Members.
3-Tribal Resolutions passed after June 30, 1984 will be correctly renumbered with the "84" preface digit changed to "85".
4-Tribal Admin John Barrett informed the Committee that the Oklahoma City Indian Health Clinic-where the Tribe sponsors a WIC certification clinic-recently remedied their existing asbestos hazard after WIC Director Stan Holder threatened to withdraw the WIC Clinic on the grounds of hazardous conditions to pregnant women and children
5-T.Admin John Barrett reported that a jurisdictional hearing had been held in front of Judge Powers on the $1.7 million libel suit brought last November against the B.C. and Administrator by John Schoemann, Marylynn Hillemeyer, Mel Maritt and Bill Burch. Judge Powers ruled that the suit was not against the tribe but was against individuals and therefore could be brought in District Court. The Tribe will be filing an interlocutory appeal on the decision.
6-Also in the Admin's report, Mr. Barrett reported on the following: Jack Thorpe has applied for $75,000 for a BIA training film grant that would focus on the CBTribe and its efforts towards sovereign self-determination
7-Dr. David Edmunds, author of "Potawatomi's: Keepers of the Fire," is doing an article for the Smithsonian Museum's "Wilson Quarterly" publication that will focus on the advancements and innovations of the Citizen Band Tribe.
8-Pat Sulcer, Hownikan editor, has been asked to write an 8 page article on the history and future of the Citizen Band Tribe for the premier issue of "Native American Magazine".
9-In the near future the Tribe may be able to purchase a typesetting machine to mesh with the printer of the Hownikan's system. If the Tribe is able do it's own typesetting for the newspaper the machine could pay for itself within 4-5 months.
10-The Tribe has been approached by a private businessman interested in building a nursing home on tribal trust property.
11-The Tribe has made an offer on the Talley Property in Tecumseh.
12-Mr. Barrett recently testified before the State Health Planning Board on behalf of Greenleaf Hospitals. The Board only approved 30 of the 50 units requested by Greenleaf and the company may be interested in a joint project with the Tribe.
13-A meeting time has been set for Oct. 22, 1984 for the B.C. and reps of several companies to discuss the possibilities of joint projects.
14-Mr. Barrett reported that he will be attending an archives workshop in Santa Fe in October and will meet with Pueblo and gallery officials concerning the idea of a crafts exchange.
15-Jack Thorpe reported that Senate Bill 2000 has passed Congress and is awaiting President Reagan's signature. The Bill has been modified but neither Jack or many other tribal reps have been able to get copies of it.
16-Move to accept Pot. Resolution #85-107 authorizing Chairman Leon Bruno to sign land option contracts with the Marantha Baptist Church and the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority for the purchase of land and HUD approved construction of a senior citizen's housing project. Motion passed.
17-Move to accept Pot. Resolution #85-108 outlining the legal description of 5 acres of land to be purchased for the elderly housing project and approving the application for trust status of the land. Motion passed. Chairman Bruno stated that he was willing to meet with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in order to get an agreement for water, sewer and easement service for the housing project.
18-Move to accept Pot. Resolution #85-109 requesting approval of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for Citizen Band purchase of the legally described 5 acres. Motion passed.
19-Move to accept Pot. Resolution #85-110 approving an attorney contract with Steve Parker. Motion passed.
20-John Barrett reported that a break-in at the Seminole food distribution building resulted in the loss of seven cases of beef.
21-Noting the low sales on items other than gas and cigarettes at the Tribal Convenience Store, the B.C. asked Mr. Barrett to draft a marketing plan to increase sales.
22-Dr. Francis Levier submitted copies of the proposed Citizen Band Potawatomi Land Consolidation Act to the B.C. for their perusal.
23-Chairman Leon Bruno proposed a change in per diem pay for Committee mbrs attendance at meetings: $25 for 1/4 day; $50 for 1/2 day and $100 for full day meetings. Motion passed. The B.C. met in executive session.
24-Dr. Francis Levier and Mr. Jerry Fox asked the B.C. for permission to hire Don McNutt fulltime. Mr. McNutt could be used for HIP projects as well as for projects at the tribal complex. Approved hiring.
25-Secreatary Kenneth Peltier will be submitting the budget and amended administrative guidelines approved by General Council with General Council Resolution 85-1 to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
26-The B.C. agreed to allocate funds for flowers for Mr. Don Smith, the Potawatomi rep to the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority board of directors who is currently hospitalized.
27-October 15, 1984 was selected as the next B.C.M. date.
Meeting adjourned.