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1975 Business Committee Meeting Minutes

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Description1975 Business Committee Meeting Minutes

January 30 - Business Committee Meeting
February 22 - Special Business Committee Meeting
April 24 - Business Committee Meeting
May 28 - Business Committee Meeting
June 26 - Business Committee Meeting
June 28 - General Council Meeting
July 3 - Special Business Committee Meeting
July 17 - Special Business Committee Meeting
July 31 - Special Business Committee Meeting
August 28 - Business Committee Meeting
September 25 - Business Committee Meeting
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Finding AidCITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA January 30, 1975 MINUTES Present Paul E. Schmidlkofer, Chairman Norman Kiker Vice Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Bruno, Councilman Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest John Taylor, BIA Paul Fairchild, Attorney A. B. Pecore, Grievance Committee Raymond Peltier, Grievance Committee LeRoy Neddeau, Grievance Committee The Chairman Called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m., Friday, January 30, 1975. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the tribal office building. The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and there were no corrections or additions. Leon Bruno moved that the minutes be approved as read. The motion was second by Norman Kiker and the the minutes were approved by a vote of 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Motion carried. Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted to join the National Tribal Chairmans Association. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed. All agreed to join considering the cost not prohibitive. Res Pott-75- Beverly Hughes moved that the tribe join the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce with Norman Kiker second the motion. The motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall moved that the tribe purchase a safe for tribal checks and other valuable documents. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Leon Bruno moved that an additional $4000.00 be advanced the the Stone Plant. Norman second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 1 opposed. Sheila Hall moved that persons employed by the tribe attend at least one or two personnel management seminars per year. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. The Chairman stated that approximately $800.00 would be the cost to have dozer work done on tribal grounds. The work would be done by C.T.S.A.. LeRoy Neddeau and A. .B Pecore, HIP Contractors, stated that they would have Liability Insurance for the workmen who help on tribal HIP projects. Beverly Hughes moved that the meeting be adjourned. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Beverly I. Hughers, Secretary Treasurer Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Okla. CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING February 22, 1975 Present Paul E. Schmidlkofer, Chairman Norman Kiker, Vice-Chairman Leon Bruno, Councilman MINUTES The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul E. Schmidlkofer at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 1975. A quorum of members was present and the meeting was held at the Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area. Leon Bruno made a motion second by Norman Kiker that a resolution be adopted approving that Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area, Inc. contract the Office of Native American Programs grant on its behalf for fiscal year 1976. The motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed. Res.75-15 Norman Kiker made a motion second by Leon Bruno that a resolution be adopted approving that Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area, Inc. contract for the remaining tribal operation funds in fiscal year 1975 budget from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Shawnee Agency. The motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed. Res.75-16 Norman Kiker made a motion second by Leon Bruno that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with 3 in favor and none opposed. Meeting adjourned. Beverly I. Hughes, Tribal Secretary-Treas. CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA April 24, 1975 MINUTES Present Paul E. Schmidlkofer, Chairman Norman Kiker, V-Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest A. B. Pecore Raymond Peltier The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul E. Schmidlkofer at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 1975. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office. Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be adopted, second by Beverly Hughes that the Business Committee meet once a month and that all other meeting be considered Special meetings. The motion carries with 4 in favor and none opposed. Res.75-17 Beverly Hughes moved that the bid of $6000.00 be accepted by the Business Committee on renovating the Tribal Office Building and be paid to C.T.S.A. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be adopted asking Indian Health for two additional CHR positions, other that the OEH position. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Res. 75-18 Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be adopted to enroll new members. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Res. 75-14 Beverly Hughes moved that the tribe purchase the necessary materials to rock the office building. Norman second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be adopted that the Five Tribes contract for the Tribal Operations monies and that these funds be transfered to the HIP Program of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The motion was second by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 75-19 Beverly Hughes moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Norman Kiker, and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA May 28, 1975 Minutes Present Paul Schmidlkofer Norman Kiker, Vice-Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Sheila Hall Councilwoman Leon Bruno, Councilman Guest John Taylor, Superintendent, BIA The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Paul Schmidlkofer, at 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 1975. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building. The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and Sheila Hall moved that the minutes reflect the trip to Washington D.C. taken by Sheila Hall and Norman Kiker. Sheila moved that the minutes be approved as corrected, second by Beverly Hughes, and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Leon Bruno moved that the west end of the CHR Office building be rented to the Indian Health with a charge of not less than $60.00 per month with utilities paid with the exception of the telephone. The motion was second by Beverly Hughes, and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall moved that a 25.00 prize be offered for the design of a Potawatomi flag and $25.00 for the design of a tribal seal. The motion was second by Norman Kiker and was carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Leon Bruno moved that the monies transferred from Tribal Operations, B.I.A. to the Home Improvement Program be used to repair the homes of Grace Vietenheimer and Helen Tade. The motion was second by Beverly Hughes, and carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Leon Bruno moved that not more than $125.00 be used to purchase a refrigerator for the Tribal Office. Norman Kiker second the motion which carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be adopted requesting that the Shawnee Agency of the Bureau of Indian Affairs lease office space from C.T.S.A. Enterprises, Inc. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with all in favor and none opposed. RES. 75-21 Norman Kiker made a motion that a resolution be adopted requesting renewal of the contract for the C.T.S.A. ,Inc., Indian Action Program in the amount of $480,000.00. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 75-22 Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be adopted requesting grant assistance for C.T.S.A. Enterprises, Inc., from ONAP, and the Department of Health Education and Welfare. Sheila Hall second the motion which carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 75-23 Leon Bruno made a motion that a resolution be adopted to endorse a Tribal Health Services Management Program proposal. Norman Kiker second the motion and it carried with all in favor and none opposed. RES. 75-24 Norman Kiker moved that legal action be taken against Pete Veitenheimer to regain the 1972-73 CHR records. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with all in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall made a motion, second by Norman Kiker that the FBI be contacted before a civil suit is initiated. The motion carried with all in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall moved that the election be run by a majority vote. Second by Beverly Hughes, the motion carried with all in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall made a motion that the cut off date for submitting letters for Business Committee positions be on midnight on the 17th or 18th of June, according to the Tribal Attorneys findings. The motion was second by Norman Kiker and carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Leon Bruno moved that Robert Woodard be contracted at the fee of $.70 per sq. ft. to install rock on the Tribal Office Building. Norman Kiker second the motion which carried with all in favor and none opposed. Leon Bruno made a motion that the meeting adjourn, second by Beverly Hughes. The motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED. Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas. CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING June 26, 1975 Present Paul Schmidlkofer, Chairman Norman Kiker, Vice-Chairman Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Leon Bruno, Councilman MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m., Thursday, June 26, 1975. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building. The election procedures were discussed and it was decided that 5 ballots would be handed out when each tribal member registered. The June 28th Supper and Pow Wow were discussed. Sheila Hall stated that Bill Marcus would like to film and tape portions of the Pow Wow free of charge. The minutes were read by the Secretary and Leon Bruno moved that the minutes be approved as read. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Sheila Hall moved that the tribe advance $1,050.00 to the CHR Program for CB radios for CHR personnel and the Maintenance Program to be repaid to the tribe from CHR Program and OEH. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with all in favor and 0 opposed. Beverly Hughes moved that the tribe give the Pow Wow Club $400.00 to cover some of the expenses of the Pow Wow. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed. A motion was made by Leon Bruno, second by Beverly Hughes, that the meeting adjourn. The motion carried with 5 in favor and o opposed. MEETING ADJOURN. Beverly l. Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma Shawnee, Oklahoma General Council Meeting June 28, 1975 Minutes Present Paul Schmidlkofer, Chairman Norman Kiker, Vice Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Bruno, Councilman Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest Father Vincent Traynor John Taylor, Superintendent Bureau of Indian Affairs The meeting was called to order by the chairman Paul Schmidlkofer, Saturday, June 28, 1975. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the Commons Building of St. Gregorys College. The chairman introduced the guests and the office staff and Father Vincent led the invocation. The secretary read the minutes of the June 29, 1974 General Council meeting. John Barrett moved the minutes be accepted as read. Priscilla Sherard second the motion and the motion carried with all in favor and none opposed. The chairman announced that the next order of business was the election of officers. Sheila Hall requested that old business be brought up at this time. Lou Haskew moved that the meeting proceed with the scheduled orders of business to elect the new officers. Priscilla Sherard second the motion and the motion carried with the majority in favor and 5 opposed. The following persons were selected to count the ballots for the election: Linda White, Anita Lewis, Oscar Johnson, June Whitehouse, and Roland Whitehouse. Those persons filing for the office of chairman by letter were Sheila Hall and Gerald Peltier. Each candidate was allowed 5 minutes to speak to the council. After each candidate spoke the ballots were cast and submitted to the counters. The vote was Sheila Hall, 54 votes and Gerald Peltier, 82 votes. Gerald Peltier was elected as the new chairman. The following persons submitted letters for the office of councilman: Leon Bruno, Wanita Clifford, Sheila Hall, Frank Neddeau, Jo Nell Negahnquet, and Buck Tasier. Buck Tasier withdrew his name in favor of Frank Neddeau. The ballots were cast for the 1st councilman and the vote was; Leon Bruno-58, Wanita Cifford-10, Sheila Hall-37, Frank Neddeau-9, Jo Nell Negahnquet-20. Since no candidate received a majority of the votes, Sheila Hall and Leon Bruno would be in the run off. The votes cast were Leon Bruno-89 and Sheila Hall-43. Leon Bruno was elected as first councilman. The ballots were cast for the office of second councilman and the vote was: Wanita Clifford-18, Sheila Hall-57, Frank Neddeau-23, Jo Nell Negahnquet-34. Sheila Hall and Jo Nell Negahnquet would have a run off vote cast. Sheila Hall- 71, Jo Nell Negahnquet-61. Sheila Hall was elected as the second councilperson. John Taylor spoke to the council concerning the pending claim soon to be distributed. Edgar A. Jones, Jr. moved that a resolution be adopted second by Ruby Jean Smith accepting the concept of dividing dockets 15-K, 29 [illegible], 217, 15-M, 29-K, and 146 as proposed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs report dated March 20, 1975, however, we question the figure of 1,482 Citizen Potawatomi allottees as we understand there may have been as many as 1,507 Citizen Potawatomi allottees, consequently, we will accept a share between 1,482 and 1,507 as finally certified as the number of Citizen Potawatomi allottees by the Land Title Plant of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Motion carried with majority in favor. Those persons submitting a letter for an office on the Grievance Committee were: Raymond Peltier, A.B. Pecore, and LeRoy Neddeau. Priscilla Sherard moved that they be elected by acclamation, and John Barrett second the motion. The motion carried with the majority in favor and none opposed. Buck Tasier, Chairman of the Pow Wow Club made announcements concerning the Pow Wow and invited the council to the supper and Pow Wow. Ed Bourbonnais moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Raymond Peltier. Motion carried with all in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED. Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas. CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA July 3, 1975 MINUTES Present Gerald Peltier, Chairman Norman Kiker, Vice Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Leon Bruno, Councilman Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest A. B. Pecore The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 1975. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building. The Secretary read the minutes of the June 26, 1975 meeting and Norman Kiker moved that the minutes be approved as read. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Leon Bruno moved that a resolution be adopted confirming Gerald Peltier as Tribal Administrator. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Beverly Hughes moved that the Stone Plant be closed and an inventory be taken and the contract on the molds be turned over the Paul Fairchild, Tribal Attorney, for course of action. Gerald second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. It was agreed that Gerald Peltier, Tribal Administrator, write Don Crites concerning the molds if the Tribal Attorney agrees that there would be a way to be re-imbursed and to stop the lease fees since the molds were not in use. It was also agreed that statements be sent to all delinquent accounts on the Stone Plant and stating that the accounts must be paid in full by July 31, 1975. Sheila Hall stated that Eva LaZelle, 115 W. 7th, Hominy, Oklahoma, had requested HIP in FY-75 and was turned down because she was out of the agency jurisdiction. It was agreed to contact Mrs. LaZelle and try to get her helped through another BIA Agency. All new HIP applications will be due in the Tribal Office within three weeks. CHR Coordinator will be given these task. TGDP certifications of deliverables for FY-74 and FY-75 were discussed and certifications to be turned into the BIA as soon as possible. Sheila Hall moved that Jan Shanklin be hired as Program Planner at a starting salary of $13,000.00 per year. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. It was agreed that on the 17th of July the Business Committee would look over the applications for the position of Business Manager. Leon Bruno moved that a private auditing firm be hired to do a complete audit. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall moved that Jan Jones be hired for FY-76 at a salary of $5,200.00 per year. The motion was second by Norman Kiker and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed. Leon Bruno moved that the salary for Beverly Hughes be reduced to $6,000.00 for FY-76 and the motion was second by Sheila Hall. The motion carried by a vote of 4 in favor and 1 opposed. Leon Bruno moved that Markeeta Rumsey work the remainder of July and her position be terminated August 1, 1976. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 3 in favor, 1 opposed and 1 abstaining. Sheila Hall moved that the OEH Contract be reviewed and costs determined and an ad put in the newspaper to fill the position. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall requested that silver and turquoise jewelry be included in the Arts & Crafts Program in FY-76 and that a qualified instructor be hired. Sheila Hall requested that financial reports be furnished at each monthly meeting on all programs, and all closing accounts on FY-75 Programs. Sheila Hall moved that a quarterly financial report be posted on the bulletin board in the tribal office. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Norman Kiker moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Leon Bruno. The motion carried by a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED. Beverly I. Hughes, Tribal Secretary CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA July 17, 1975 MINUTES Present Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman Norman Kiker, Vice Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Leon Bruno, Councilman Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Gerald Peltier at 4;45 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 1975. There was a quorum of members present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office building. Beverly Hughes moved that Juanita Saunders be hired as Coordinator of the Multi-Purpose Center at a salary of $400.00 a month. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 1 abstained. Norman Kiker moved that Joan Judd be hired as Information and Referral Director of the Multi-Purpose Center at a salary of $400.00 a month. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 1 abstained. Sheila Hall moved that Margaret Phillips be hired as Outreach worker of the Multi-Purpose Center. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 1 abstained. Beverly Hughes moved that Lee Folkins be hired as Tribal Business Manager at a salary of $14,500.00 yearly. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 1 abstained. Norman Kiker moved that Donna Harmon be hired as Tribal Bookkeeper- Secretary at a salary of $7,200.00 a year. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 1 abstained. It was agreed that Gerald Peltier, Tribal Administrator, would contact the reference of each person hired and decide the approximate time for each new employee to begin working. Norman Kiker moved that the meeting be adjourned second by Beverly Hughes. The motion carried with 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Meeting Adjourned. Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas. The HIP applications were reviewed by the Business Committee and priorities were established. Norman Kiker moved that those listed on the priority list be checked out by the Business Manager and estimates be made on repairs. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Those selected for assistance are listed in order of priority. This does not mean that all can be served this year but those who are not served in FY-76 will move up in priority as those above them are served. Priority list as follows; Garland Cheatwood, Maude, Oklahoma, Julia Walden, Harrah, Oklahoma, Anna Melott, Wanette, Oklahoma, George Yott, Asher, Oklahoma, Flodie Hackett, Wanette, Oklahoma, Lillie Arrasmith, Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Ida Brown, Wanette, Oklahoma, Helen DeRoin, St. Louis, Oklahoma, and Wanda Robinett, Noble, Oklahoma. Sheila Hall moved that the January 30, 1975 minutes be approved as corrected to reflect that LeRoy Neddeau would obtain Public Liability Insurance instead of Workmans Liability Insurance, and on the motion to advance $4000.00 to the Stone Plant the vote should read 4 in favor and 1 abstain. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted appointing Gerald Peltier as representative to the Board of Directors of United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-4 Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted on the Administration of the Adult Education contract for FY-76. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-5 Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be adopted for the interim financing through Federal National Bank and Trust Co., Shawnee, Okla., for EDA Cultural Heritage Center and Council House Project. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-6 Gerald Peltier moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Norman Kiker. The motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED. Beverly I. Hughes, Tribal Secretary CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA July 31, 1975 MINUTES Present Gerald Peltier, Chairman Norman Kiker, Vice Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest None The Meeting was called to order at 3:45 p.m., Thursday, July 31, by the Chairman, Gerald Peltier. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the tribal office building. Sheila Hall moved that the minutes of the July 3, 1975 meeting be approved as read. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Norman Kiker moved that the minutes of the July 17, 1975 meeting be approved as read. Gerald second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted to continue the Community Health Representatives Environmental Health Maintenance Program and to appoint Beverly I. Hughes a Contract Administrator. The motion was second by Gerald Peltier and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed RES. 76-2 Proposed ammendments to the tribal constitution were reviewed by the Business Committee and it was agreed to discuss further changes at the next meeting. Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted appointing Norman Kiker to the board of C.T.S.A. replacing Paul Schmidlkofer. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-3 Beverly Hughes moved that the contest for the seal and flag design be extended for two months and that the contest be advertised. The motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall moved that a vacuum sweeper be purchased by the tribe instead of a refrigerator. Gerald second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Lee Folkins, Business Manager, brought the Business Committee up to date on all phases of the economic development progress and discussed the tribes participation with five other tribes in the formulation of a Trust. Also discussed was the selection of CPA, Clarence Mullins, who will audit the books from Jan. 1, 1975 up to the present time, review the way the accounting system works and form a starting base, and audit questionable transactions in the CHR account from September 1970 thru June of 1973. Leon moved that any member of the Business Committee may be reimbursed for any necessary and reasonable cost incurred on the tribes behalf. The motion was second by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Gerald Peltier moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Leon Bruno. The motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED. Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas. CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA August 28, 1975 Present Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Leon Bruno, Councilman Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest Lee Folkins, Business Manager John Barrett, C.T.S.A. MINUTES The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:20 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 1975. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office Building. The Secretary read the minutes of the July 31 meeting and Sheila Hall moved that the minutes be approved as corrected to add Opal Dawsons name to the priority list of the HIP application participants. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. Leon Bruno moved that a resolution be adopted by the tribe to participate in the formation of a non profit corporation to sponsor the Native American Construction Assistance Program, (NACAP). Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-7 Gerald Peltier moved that a resolution be adopted removing Sheila Hall from the C.T.S.A. Board and Jim Tacker filling the vacancy. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-8 Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted supporting efforts of the Central Tribes Development Authority. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-9 Leon Bruno moved that a resolution be adopted authorizing the Tribal Chairman,and Tribal Administrator, Gerald L. Peltier to proceed with the construction of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Cultural Heritage Center and Council House by force account. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-10 Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted authorizing the Tribal Chairman and Tribal Administrator, Gerald L. Peltier, to proceed with commercial and industrial development on behalf of the tribe. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-11 Sheila Hall moved that the Tribal Administrator give a monthly written report covering highlights of the preceeding month which would include reports from the Business Manager, Program Planner and Bookkeeper. The motion was second by Leon Bruno and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Beverly Hughes moved that a special meeting be held on October 9, 1975 to review the Constitution ammendments and the trust status of the land held in common. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Norman Kiker moved that the meeting be adjourned, second by Sheila Hall. The motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treasurer CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA September 25, 1975 Present Gerald Peltier, Chairman Norman Kiker, Vice Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Leon Bruno, Councilman Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest Lee Folkins, Business Manager The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Gerald Peltier, at 5:10 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 1975. The secretary read the minutes of the August 25 meeting and Sheila Hall moved that the minutes be approved as read. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall moved that if a resolution from the tribe is necessary that a resolution be adopted supporting the Jackson Bill. The motion was second by Norman Kiker and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76- Sheila Hall reported on the CHR distribution and informed the Business Committee that the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe would get one (1) new CHR position. The date to expect the new position was not known at the present time. Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted designating Lee Folkins, Project Coordinator, and Gerald Peltier, Tribal Chairman, as signatories on the Potawatomi Cultural Heritage Center construction account. Leon Bruno second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES- 76- Leon Bruno moved that the enrollment of new members be tabled until a later date. The motion died for lack of a second. Norman Kiker moved that a resolution be adopted approving the list of people eligible for enrollment. The motion was second by Beverly Hughes and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 1 abstain. Leon Bruno moved that the tribe offer one (1) bicycle to the Pow Wow Club at cost for the Pow Wow Club to raffle. The Pow Wow Club would keep all money over and above the cost of the bicycle. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted removing Hollis V. Bitner from the tribal rolls since he was enrolled in error and his name was placed on the rolls instead of his daughters. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-19 Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted supporting the concept of reorganization of Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-20 Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted approving contracting of BIA Programs from BIA by CTSA. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-21 Sheila Hall moved that Norman Kiker, CHR Director, be placed on 30 day (30 working days) probation with the stipulation that the areas of supervision be listed, Norman's current strengths and weaknesses be noted and discussed with him within the next week, and it be clearly defined to him how he is expected to perform in these areas. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and 2 opposed. Norman Kiker moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was second by Gerald Peltier and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED. Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas. CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA REGULAR BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING December 12, 1975 MINUTES Present Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman Norman Kiker, Vice-Chairman Beverly Hughes, Secretary-Treas. Leon Bruno, Councilman Sheila Hall, Councilwoman Guest Lee Folkins, Business Manager The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 3:10 p.m., Friday, December 12, 1975. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was held in the Tribal Office. The Secretary read the minutes of the September 25 meeting and Leon Bruno moved that the minutes be approved as read. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted appointing Gerald Peltier, Chairman, Tribal Administrator, as contract administrator of all Tribal Contracts. The motion was second by Leon Bruno and the motion carried with a vote of 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-15 Gerald Peltier moved that a resolution be adopted authorizing a loan in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to use as working capital on the Cultural Heritage Building Project. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 voting for and none opposed. RES. 76-16 Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted appointing the Chairman, Tribal Administrator, Gerald Peltier, as Contract Administrator of the Community Health Programs. Sheila Hall second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-17 Leon Bruno moved that the seal and flag design of Beverly Hughes be accepted by the Business Committee. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted removing William H. Weld, ID number 214 Citizen Potawatomi Allottee Roll, and all his decendants since he was adopted into the tribe and from the appeal of March 4, 1974 shows no (0) degree of Citizen Band Potawatomi blood. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 4 in favor and 1 abstain. RES76-18 Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted removing Hollis V. Bitner from the tribal rolls since he was enrolled in error and his name was placed on the rolls instead of his daughters. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-19 Beverly Hughes moved that a resolution be adopted supporting the concept of reorganization of Central Tribes of the Shawnee Area. Norman Kiker second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-20 Sheila Hall moved that a resolution be adopted approving contracting of BIA Programs from BIA by CTSA. Beverly Hughes second the motion and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. RES. 76-21 Sheila Hall moved that Norman Kiker, CHR Director, be placed on 30 day (30 working days) probation with the stipulation that the areas of supervision be listed, Norman's current strengths and weaknesses be noted and discussed with him within the next week, and it be clearly defined to him how he is expected to perform in these areas. Gerald Peltier second the motion and the motion carried with 3 in favor and 2 opposed. Norman Kiker moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was second by Gerald Peltier and the motion carried with 5 in favor and none opposed. MEETING ADJOURNED. Beverly I. Hughes, Secretary-Treas.