2012 Legislative Meeting Minutes
Date2012
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DescriptionLegislative Meeting MinutesFebruary 23 - Quarterly Legislative Meeting
March 19 - Special Legislative Meeting
May 31 - Quarterly Legislative Meeting
June 30 - General Council Meeting
August 30 - Quarterly Legislative Meeting
September 28 - Special Legislative Meeting
November 29 - Quarterly Legislative Meeting
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Finding AidCitizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
February 23, 2012
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney,
Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer,
Roy Slavin, Paul Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None
Guests: Charles Clark, Chris Abel, Greg Quinlan and Jamie Moucka.
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.
First item of business: Chairman Barrett accepted two framed George Winter prints from
Representative Paul Wesselhoft on behalf of the Nation.
Recess at 5:40pm (Executive Session)
Reconvene at 7:20pm
Second item of business: Minutes from the previous meeting held on November 30, 2011.
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by Rande Payne. The
motion passed with 16 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution 12-34-App: A resolution approving the limited waiver of
sovereign immunity, and providing an independent limited waiver of sovereign immunity in the
same form as contained in the loan agreement between the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and
Capital One, N.A. for the construction loan of a hotel and related facilities at FireLake Grand
Casino at Interstate 40 and Highway 102. Motion to approve Resolution #12-34-App was made
by Eva Marie Carney and seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourth item of business: Resolution 12-35-J&PS: A resolution authorizing and supporting the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the Department of Justice's
fiscal year 2012 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) to continue development of
comprehensive approaches to public safety and criminal justice. Motion to approve Resolution
#12-35-J&PS was made by Robert Whistler and seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed
with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Fifth item of business: Resolution 12-36-HHS: A resolution supporting an increase in funding
for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Sanitation Facilities Construction program, P.L. 86-121, for
Rural Water District #3 line extension phase #1 offered through the U.S. Indian Health Service
(Project OK 11-S51). Motion to approve Resolution #12-36-HHS was made by Dave Carney and
seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
Sixth item of business: Resolution 12-37-HHS: A resolution approving the submission of the
"FY2012 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Residential Energy
Assistance Challenge program (REACH) grant application to the Administration for Children and
Families. Motion to approve Resolution #12-37-HHS was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded
by Linda Capps. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 12-38-NR: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's fiscal year 2012 Indian General Assistance Program grant proposal to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Motion to approve Resolution #12-38-NR was made by
Rande Payne and seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 12-39-NR: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's funding request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Indian Energy
and Economic Development, Division of Energy and Mineral Development Office, for a fiscal
year 2012 Mineral Development proposal. Motion to approve Resolution #12-39-NR was made
by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Dave Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 12-40-NR: A resolution approving the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation's proposal for a fiscal year 2012 Clean Water Act Section 106 Tribal Water Pollution
Control program grant through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Motion to approve
Resolution #12-40-NR was made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded by David Barrett. The
motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 12-41-NR: A resolution supporting the addition of new
road miles to the Nation's existing Indian Reservation Road Inventory and Long Range
Transportation Plan and authorizing submittal of the addition to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Motion to approve Resolution #12-41-NR was made by Eva Carney and seconded by Rande
Payne. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 12-42-NR: A resolution adopting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and approving the submittal of the
plan to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Motion to approve Resolution #12-42-NR was made by
Lisa Kraft and seconded by Dave Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
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Twelfth item of business: Resolution 12-43-NR: A resolution approving updates to the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's Long Range Transportation Plan (20 Year Transportation Plan) and
authorizing submittal of the updated plan to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Motion to approve
Resolution #12-43-NR was made by Robert Whistler and seconded by Rande Payne. The motion
passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 12-44-HHS: A resolution approving and supporting
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's application to the Indian Health Services for funding of a youth
methamphetamine/suicide education and prevention program. Motion to approve Resolution
#12-44-HHS was made by Theresa Adame and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed
with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 12-45-TC&A: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the Institute of Museum and Library
Services' fiscal year 2012 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services' grant program
entitled "Wje Nigan - Indigenous Archives for the 21 st Century". Motion to approve Resolution
#12-45-TC&A was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Linda Capps. The motion passed
with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: Resolution 12-46-TC&A: A resolution authorizing and supporting
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's application for funding under the fiscal year 2012 Historic
Preservation Fund grants to Indian tribes, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiian organizations
entitled "Whole Again: Reconnecting the Citizen Potawatomi to Their Ancestors through
Archeology". Motion to approve Resolution #12-46-TC&A was made by Robert Whistler and
seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
Sixteenth item of business: Resolution 12-47-TC&A: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the Institute of Museum and Library
Services fiscal year 2012 Basic Library Services with Education Assessment Option program.
Motion to approve Resolution #12-47-TC&A was made by David Barrett and seconded by Dave
Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventeenth item of business: Resolution 12-48-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 214 applicants
into the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #12-48-
LCoE was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Rande Payne. The motion passed with
16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighteenth item of business: Resolution 12-49-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 3 applicants into
the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #12-49-LCoE
was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Nineteenth item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the
Legislature, motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Bobbi Bowden.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on February 23, 2012, as approved
on the 31st day of May, 2012, with 16 voting for, 0 opposed , 0 absent and
0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Special Legislative Meeting
March 19, 2012
Present: Chairman John A Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney,
Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer,
Roy Slavin, Paul Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 2:20pm.
First item of business: Resolution 12-50-App: A resolution approving a $713,000 annual set
aside budget from the estimated earnings and interest on program money from judgment funds
awarded by the United States Court of Claims for 2012-2013, subject to approval by the General
Council pursuant to Article 5, Section 3 of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Constitution. Motion
to approve Resolution 12-50-App, as amended, was made by Rande Payne and seconded by Paul
Schmidlkofer. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Second item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the Legislature,
motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Bobbi Bowden. Meeting
adjourned at 10:00pm. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on March 19, 2012, as approved on
the 31st day of May, 2012, with 16 voting for, 0 opposed , 0 absent and
0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
May 31, 2012
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney,
Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer,
Roy Slavin, Paul Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 5:40pm and gave the invocation.
First item of business: Minutes from the previous quarterly legislative meeting held on February
23, 2012. Motion to approve the minutes as amended was made by Robert Whistler and
seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 16 voting for, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
Second item of business: Minutes from the special legislative meeting held on March 19, 2012.
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by Paul Schmidlkofer.
The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution #12-51-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 180 applicants into
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #12-51-LCoE was made by Eva
Marie Carney and seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourth item of business: Resolution 12-52-LCoE: A resolution of enrolling 1 applicant into the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #12-52-LCoE was made by Robert
Whistler and seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifth item of business: Resolution 12-53-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
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Sixth item of business: Resolution 12-54-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 12-55-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 12-56-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 12-57-J&PS: A resolution authorizing and supporting the
fy2012 Family Violence Prevention Services grant application to the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services' Administration tor Children and Families. Motion to approve Resolution
#12-57-J&PS was made by Eva Marie Carney and seconded by Paul Wessselhoft. The motion
passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 12-58-Ed: A resolution authorizing the submission of a
Notice of Intent to Continue as an Indian Workforce Investment Act Grantee through the
Department of Labor with Tribal Implementation through the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's
Employment and Training Program consolidated under P.L. 102-477 for the project period July 1,
2012 through June 30, 2014. Motion to approve Resolution #12-58-Ed was made by Paul
Schmidlkofer and seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 12-59-Ed: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's enter-based, Voucher and After School Program Child Care Services
application for funding under the fy2013 Child Care Development Fund offered through the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services through the Bureau of Indian Affairs 477 program.
Motion to approve Resolution #12-59-Ed was made by Robert Whistler and seconded by Lisa
Kraft. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twelfth item of business: Resolution 12-60-TC&A: A resolution authorizing and supporting
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's application for funding under the fy2012 Tribal Historic
Preservation Office grant program. Motion to approve Resolution #12-60-TC&A as amended
was made by Robert Whistler and seconded by Rande Payne. The motion passed with 16 in
favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 12-61-HHS: A resolution authorizing the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's fy2012 Competitive Diabetes Healthy Heart Initiative application to the
Indian Health Service. Motion to approve Resolution #12-61-HHS was made by Paul
Schmidlkofer and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
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Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 12-62-HHS: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's fy2013 Diabetes Grant - Year 16 proposal to the Indian Health Services
under the Special Diabetes Program for Indian Tribes. Motion to approve Resolution
#12-62-HHS was made by Roy Slavin and seconded by Eva Marie Carney. The motion passed
with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: Resolution 12-63-HHS: A resolution supporting an increase in
funding for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Sanitation Facilities Construction Program,
P.L. 86-121 for New and like new Homes offered through the U.S. Indian Health Service
(Project OK 12-E05). Motion to approve Resolution #12-63-HHS was made by Theresa Adame
and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
Sixteenth item of business: Resolution 12-64-HHS: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's fy2012 Tribal Transit Program grant application to the U.S. Department of
Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. Motion to approve Resolution #12-64-HHS was
made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Rande Payne. The motion passed with 16 in favor,
0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventeenth item of business: Resolution #12-65-NR: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's grant application for a fy2012 Clean Air Act Section 103 Tribal Air grant
through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Motion to approve Resolution #12-65-NR
was made by Lisa Kraft and seconded by David Barrett. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighteenth item of business: Resolution 12-66-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Johnson property. Motion to approve Resolution #12-66-NR was
made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded by Dave Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Nineteenth item of business: Resolution 12-67-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Ivers property. Motion to approve Resolution #12-67-NR was made
by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Eva Marie Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twentieth item of business: Resolution 12-68-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Church property. Motion to approve Resolution #12-68-NR was
made by Robert Whistler and seconded by Dave Carney. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Twenty-first item of business: Resolution 12-69-HHS: A resolution amending the eligibility
requirements for Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Aids. Motion to approve Resolution
#12-69-HHS, as amended, was made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded by Rande Payne. The
motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twenty-second item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the
Legislature, motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by David Barrett.
Meeting adjourned at 8:17pm. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on May 31, 2012, as approved on
the 2nd day of July, 2012, with 15 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and
0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
June 30, 2012
Call to Order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at
7:00 am. Roll call included: Chairman John A. Barrett; Vice-
Chairman Linda Capps; Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne Trousdale
and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi
Bowden, Dave Carney, Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa
Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin,
Paul Wesselhoft, and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None.
There was a motion made by Vice Chairman Capps, and
seconded by Representative Paul Schmidlkofer, to recess and turn
the meeting over to the Election Committee for purposes of
balloting. The motion passed with 16 voting for, 0 opposed, 0
absent and 0 abstaining.
Meeting was reconvened at 3:15 p.m., with Chairman Barrett
calling the General Council to order. Chairman Barrett offered a
prayer followed by the presentation of the colors.
Introductions: Chairman Barrett began the meeting by
introducing the members of the Legislature, former tribal officials
in attendance, the candidates for office, the members of the tribal
judiciary and the Potawatomi Leadership Interns for 2012.
Election Results: Chairman Barrett introduced Gary Bourbonnais,
chairman of the Election Committee. Mr. Bourbonnais announced
the results of the 2012 General Election. Representatives Paul
Wesselhoft and Paul Schmidlkofer were re-elected with no
opposition. The annual budget on the interest and earnings of the
tribal set aside funds was approved with 1229 in favor and 108
opposed.
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General Council Minutes
June 30, 2012
Approval of Previous Minutes: On a motion made by Paul
Wesselhoft and seconded by Beverly Hughes, the minutes of the
previous General Council meeting of June 25, 2011, were
approved as read by Secretary-Treasurer Trousdale. The motion
passed unanimously.
Chairman's remarks: Chariman Barrett thanked the Council for
allowing him the privilege to serve as tribal chairman. He
emphasized that the Citizen Potawatomi do not base enrollment
on blood degrees. He also reiterated that tribal tradition is to care
for those in need first. This was followed by an overview of the
tribal constitution and the separation of power between the three
branches of tribal government.
Vice Chairman's remarks: Vice Chairman Capps thanked the
tribe's employees, calling them the best in the nation. She also
thanked the CPN and Veterans color guards for their services both
to the United States and the tribal nation. Vice Chairman Capps
highlighted some of the new programs the tribe has - specifically
the eagle aviary, the ballfields and Rural Water District #3. She
spoke of cooperation between the Nation and local communities
and the tribe's efforts to be a good neighbor. The winners of the
art competition were announced:
Photo/Painting/Drawing category:
3rd Place: Teresa Dean for "Eagle"
2nd Place: Beverly Fentress for "PowWow Man"
1st Place: Tony Teel for "Evolution"
Other category:
3rd place - Sharon Hoogstraten for "Dancing for my Tribe"
photo
2nd place - Laura Weinstein for "Wamegos' Story"
1st place - Margaret Zientek for her Jingle Dress
Annual Financial Report : Secretary-Treasurer Trousdale followed
with the Financial Report for the Nation. Bledsoe & Associates was
hired to audit the Trust Funds as of September 30, 2011. The Trust
Fund account began with a settlement of $5,494,465 received from
the Bureau of Indian Affairs. As of September 30, 2011 the Trust
Funds were worth $10,630,908. The Nation as a whole maintained
an $18.8 million increase in net assets for the year. The Citizen
Potawatomi Nation remains the largest employer in Pottawatomie
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County with 1922 employees, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation's
accounting department was honored with the Government
Finance Officers Certificate of Achievement for the twenty-third
year in a row. Secretary Trousdale emphasized that the Nation is
in a strong financial position. He also thanked the members of the
Council for allowing him to serve as their Secretary-Treasurer and
asked that they pray for the continued safety and success of the
Nation.
Recognition of Potawatomis: Chairman Barrett, following tribal
tradition, recognized the tribal member who traveled the farthest
to attend General Council, the wisest and the youngest tribal
citizen present. Jade O'Connor of Lower Hutt, New Zealand
traveled over 7,600 miles to attend General Council. Nila Locke, at
101 years of age, was the wisest tribal member in attendance and
seven week old Bryce Coffey was the youngest to attend.
Swearing in ceremony: Chief District Judge, Phil Lujan
administered the oath of office to Representatives Paul Wesselhoft
and Paul Schmidlkofer.
Adjournment: There being no further business before the Council,
a motion to adjourn was made by Robert Whistler and seconded
by Dave Carney. Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the
Minutes from the General Council meeting held on June 30, 2012,
as approved on the 29th day of June, 2013.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
August 30, 2012
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney,
Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer,
Roy Slavin, Paul Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None
Attendees: Chris Abel and Jamie Moucka
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 5:35pm followed by the
invocation.
Recess at 5:40pm (Appropriations Committee)
Reconvene at 7:10pm
Representative Dave Carney had to leave the meeting.
First item of business: Minutes from the previous legislative meeting held on July 2, 2012.
Motion to approve the minutes, as amended, was made by Rande Payne and seconded by Gene
Lambert. The motion passed with 14 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 1 abstaining.
Second item of business: Resolution 13-10-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/ON reservation) Benson Park Hill property. Motion to approve Resolution
#13-10-NR was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed
with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Resolution 13-11-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust acquisition
application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the (non-gaming/
ON reservation) E. Elliott property. Motion to approve Resolution #13-11-NR was made
by Lisa Kraft and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed,
1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourth item of business: Resolution 13-12-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/ON reservation) J. Elliott property. Motion to approve Resolution #13-12-NR was
made by David Barrett and seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining
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Fifth item of business: Resolution 13-13-NR: A resolution approving the appointment and
terms of office for members of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Floodplain Management Board.
Motion to approve Resolution #13-13-NR was made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded by Linda
Capps. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Sixth item of business: Resolution13-14-NR: A resolution authorizing the submission of the
FY 2013 Citizen Potawatomi Nation "Eagle Aviary Training and Infrastructure Improvement"
Tribal Wildlife grant application to the Department of Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Motion to approve Resolution #13-14-NR was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Rande
Payne. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution! 3-15-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 233 applicants into
the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve resolution #13-15-LCoE
was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 15 in favor,
0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution13-16-App: A resolution approving the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation budget for fiscal year 2013. Motion to approve Resolution #13-16-App, as amended, was
made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by Lisa Kraft. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
(NOTE: Representative Dave Carney's vote on the budget approval was given prior to his departure.)
Ninth item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the Legislature,
motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by David Barrett. Meeting
adjourned at 8:00pm. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on August 30, 2012, as approved on
the 29th day of November, 2012, with 15 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and
0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
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Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Special Legislative Meeting
September 28, 2012
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney,
Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Lisa Kraft, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer,
Roy Slavin, Paul Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: None
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 1:30pm.
First item of business: Resolution 13-17-R&G: A resolution appointing delegates and alternate
delegates to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) annual session and authorizing
payment of NCAI membership dues. Motion to approve Resolution #13-17-R&G was made by
Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Linda Capps. The motion passed with 16 voting for, 0
opposed, 0 absent and 0 abstaining.
Second item of business: Resolution 13-18-R&G: A resolution confirming the appointment of
the members of the Election Committee and designation of Gary Bourbonnais as Chairman of
the Committee. Motion to approve Resolution 13-18-R&G was made by Linda Capps and
seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The motion passed with 16 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent and 0
abstaining.
Third item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the Legislature,
motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by John Barrett. Meeting
adjourned at 5:00pm. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on September 28, 2012, as approved
on the 29th day of November, 2012, with 15 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and
0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
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Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Minutes
Quarterly Legislative Meeting
November 29, 2012
Present: Chairman John A. Barrett, Vice Chairman Linda Capps, Secretary-Treasurer D. Wayne
Trousdale, and Representatives Theresa Adame, David Barrett, Bobbi Bowden, Dave Carney,
Eva Marie Carney, Mark Johnson, Gene Lambert, Rande Payne, Paul Schmidlkofer, Roy Slavin,
Paul Wesselhoft and Robert Whistler.
Absent: Representative Lisa Kraft.
Call to order: Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 5 :45pm.
Chairman Barrett gave the invocation.
First item of business: Minutes from the previous legislative meeting held on August 30, 2012.
Motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Paul Schrnidlkofer and seconded by Bobbi
Bowden. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Second item of business: Minutes from the previous legislative meeting held on September 28,
2012. Motion to approve the minutes as read was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by
Dave Carney. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Third item of business: Ordinance 13-01-J&PS-T12: An ordinance amending the Criminal
Offense and Punishment Code of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Ordinance
#13-01-J&PS-T12 was made by Paul Wesselhoft and seconded by Eva Marie Carney. The
motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fourth item of business: Resolution 13-19-NR: A resolution supporting the addition of new
routes, as identified in attachments "A, B and C", to the Nation's existing Indian Reservation
Roads Inventory and requesting the Bureau of Indian Affairs add these new routes to the Nation's
Indian Reservation Roads Inventory. Motion to approve Resolution #13-19-NR was made by
Rande Payne and seconded by Linda Capps. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1
absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifth item of business: Resolution 13-20-NR: A resolution supporting the update of the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's Long Range Transportation Plan and requesting the Bureau of Indian
Affairs implement these changes to the Nation's Long Range Transportation Plan. Motion to
approve Resolution #13-20-NR was made by Roy Slavin and seconded by Bobbi Bowden. The
motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Sixth item of business: Resolution 13-21-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust acquisition
application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the (non-gaming/on
reservation) Peggy Pecore property. Motion to approve Resolution #13-21-NR was made by
David Barrett and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed,
1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventh item of business: Resolution 13-22-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Billy Black property. Motion to approve Resolution #13-22-NR
was made by Linda Capps and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 15 in favor,
0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighth item of business: Resolution 13-23-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust
acquisition application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the
(non-gaming/on reservation) Horton property. Motion to approve Resolution #13-23-NR was
made by Dave Carney and seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Ninth item of business: Resolution 13-24-NR: A resolution approving a fee-to-trust acquisition
application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and request for trust acquisition of the (gaming/on
reservation) Claud Taylor property. Motion to approve Resolution #13-24-NR was made by
Robert Whistler and seconded by Rande Payne. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed,
1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Tenth item of business: Resolution 13-25-TC&A: A resolution authorizing and supporting the
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Administration for Native Americans application for funding under
fy 2013 entitled "CPN Youth Cultural Mentorship Program." Motion to approve Resolution
#13-25-TC&A was made by Bobbi Bowden and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion
passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eleventh item of business: Resolution 13-26-TC&A: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the Artplace 2013 grant program
entitled "Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Activities Corridor". Motion to approve Resolution
#13-26-TC&A was made by Robert Whistler and seconded by Paul Wesselhoft. The motion
passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Twelfth item of business: Resolution 13-27-TC&A: A resolution supporting the Citizen
Potawatorni Nation's grant application for funding under the Institute of Museum and Library
Services' fy 2013 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grant program entitled
"Lighting the Path". Motion to approve Resolution #13-27-TC&A was made by Bobbi Bowden
and seconded by Theresa Adame. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0
abstaining.
Thirteenth item of business: Resolution 13-28-TC&A: A resolution approving the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's grant application for funding under the US Department of Health and
Human Services Administration for Native Americans fy 2013 Native American Language
Preservation and Maintenance Program. Motion to approve Resolution #13-27-TC&A was made
by Eva Marie Carney and seconded by Rande Payne. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0
opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
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Fourteenth item of business: Resolution 13-29-Ed: A resolution authorizing the Citizen
Potawatomi Nation's proposed Employment and Training building application for funding
through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the fy 2013
Indian Community Development Block Grant program. Motion to approve Resolution
#13-29-Ed was made by David Barrett and seconded by Mark Johnson. The motion passed with
15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Fifteenth item of business: Resolution 13-30-LCoE: pertains to enrollment.
Sixteenth item of business: Resolution 13-31-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 175 applicants into
the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #13-31-LCoE
was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 15 in
favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Seventeenth item of business: Resolution 13-32-LCoE: A resolution enrolling 3 applicants into
the membership of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Motion to approve Resolution #13-32-LCoE
was made by Eva Marie Camey and seconded by Gene Lambert. The motion passed with 15 in
favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent and 0 abstaining.
Eighteenth item of business: Adjournment: There being no further business before the
Legislature, motion to adjourn was made by Paul Schmidlkofer and seconded by Paul
Wesselhoft. Meeting adjourned at 7:40pm. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1
absent and 0 abstaining.
CERTIFICATION
The Legislature of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and
exact copy of the Minutes from the Legislative meeting held on November 29, 2012, as approved
on the 28th day of February, 2013, with 15 voting for, 0 opposed, 1 absent and
0 abstaining.
D. Wayne Trousdale,
Secretary-Treasurer
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