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 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES

TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

09-28-VJB

JUNE 4, 2009, 9:00 A.M.


I.                   CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting is called to order at 12:32 P.M.

This is the 140th meeting of the Wells-Levings administration.

 

II.                PRAYER:

Camie Gosnell.

 

III.             ROLL CALL:

Councilman Arnold Strahs, Chairman Marcus Levings, Councilman Scott Eagle, Councilman Mervin Packineau, and Councilwoman V. Judy Brugh are present.  A quorum is established.  For the record, Councilmen Barry Benson and Frank Whitecalfe are not present.  Councilman Barry Benson arrived at 3:55 P.M.

 

IV.             APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Councilman Strahs moved to approve of the agenda, second by Councilman Eagle.

 

Discussion:               Add-on by Councilman Packinea-GTFJ Center-Two People are going to Artesia.  This item will be placed under Personnel. 

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

V.                01:10 Budget: Whitney Bell, CFO

A.     Phoenix-Tribal Financial Advisors: Dan Lewis, Christy Jackson, David Howard

They gave a presentation.

 

 1. Resolution 09-088-VJB: TAT Financial Advisor

Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Approval of Tribal Financial Advisors to serve as Financial Advisor for the Three Affiliated Tribes’ Proposed Bond Financing.”  The motion is second by Councilwoman Brugh.

 

Discussion:               There is an opportunity to negotiate the price. 

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

 2. Financial Advisor Group Notified of Selection

Discussion only.

 

  3. McGladry & Pullen Auditors: Financial Advisor Group

Councilman Strahs moved to approve the TAT Treasurer to continue on with McGladry & Pullen Auditors for FY 2008 Audit, second by Councilwoman Brugh.

 

Discussion:               The amount of the charge depends on the size of the account.                 

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

B.     L.A.-Innovation Capitol: Jeffrey S. Heimann

A presentation was given.

 

               C. Minnesota-Dougherty Funding LLC: John S. Jagiela

               He gave a presentation.     

         

               D. Resolution 09-090-VJB:  Northern Star Credit Cards

               Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a resolution entitled,    

               “Approval of Corporate Credit Card in the Amount of $25,000 for the

               Three Affiliated Tribes Northern Star, First National           

               Bank and Trust of Williston, ND.”   The motion is second by           

               Councilman Eagle.

 

               Discussion:               This had previous approval.

               VOTE:                       5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

VI.             35:09 Law Enforcement: Elmer Four Dance, BIA

Discussion only.

 

VII.          Brad Kroupa Arikara Language Request: Councilwoman V. Judy Brugh

Councilman Eagle moved to approve of an Educational grant request in the amount of $3,000.00 for Brad Kroupa for the Arikara Language to come from the general funds, second by Councilwoman Brugh.

 

Discussion:               This is the first time he has asked for help.

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

VIII.       Appointments:

A.     Resolution 09-091-VJB: Appointment to Law Enforcement Commissioner-Councilwoman Brugh

Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Three Affiliated Tribes Law Enforcement Commission-Four Bears Segment Appointment.”  The motion is second by Councilman Eagle.

 

Discussion:               The Law Enforcement Commission is still waiting for five segments to pick their appointments. Roger Bird Bear is the Four Bears Segment appointment.  Committees are discussed.  Health Committee Chairman is discussed.

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

B. Health Committee Chair

Councilman Strahs moved to approve Councilwoman V. Judy as the Chairwoman of the Health Committee with Councilman Arnold Strahs and Councilman Scott Eagle are the members of the committee, second by Councilman Benson.

 

Discussion:               The rest of the Tribal Business Council will be alternates.  A resolution to be drawn up by TAT Legal Department during this meeting.

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

C. Resolution 09-092-VJB: Health Committee

Councilman Strahs moved to approve the number of the Health Board Resolution entitled, “Appointment of Tribal Business Council-Tribal Health Committee.”  The motion is second by Councilwoman Brugh.

 

Discussion:               Who does the hiring? 

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

IX.             Tribal Vehicle Purchases

A.     Heath Knight-2007 Trail blazer

Debbie Chase-Green Chevy Pickup

Chairman Levings-Purchase Black Dodge Ram

Mandaree Segment Vehicle–Up for Bids

Councilman Packineau-Appraisal and sell to Mandaree Segment

Councilman Strahs moved to approve the Tribal vehicle purchases; Heath Knight to purchase a 2007 Trailblazer, Debbie Chase to purchase TAT 031 Truck, Chairman Levings to purchase out 2008 Dodge Ram truck, Councilman Packineau to do an appraisal on current 2005 Black Dodge 2500 truck and sell to Mandaree Segment, Mandaree segment to put their current segment 2004 Dodge 1500 truck up for bids and then purchase Parshall Segment 2005 Black Dodge 2500 Truck.  The motion is second by Councilman Eagle.

 

Discussion:          Heath-Three appraisals will be done and given to property and supply.  Any of the differences will be paid.

VOTE:                  6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

X.                Resolution 09-089-VJB: Bond Counsel-Damon Williams, TAT Legal

Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Engagement of Donsia Strong Hill and Godfrey & Kahn, SC as Bond Counsel and Borrower’s Counsel for the Three Affiliated Tribes’ Bond Financing.”  The motion is second by Councilman Strahs.

 

Discussion:               No discussion.

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

XI.             Personnel:

See personnel action forms.

                                 

XII.          Requests:

A.     210 Home Initiative Six Segment Sites

Councilman Benson moved to approve of the 210 Home Initiative six segment sites, second by Councilman Strahs.

 

Discussion:               Mandaree and NewTown want to modify the lot.  Light Tower contract is discussed.  Four Bears would like to move their subdivision-Partition, across-kitty corner from the water tower.  The Natural Resource Department is to go in and do their partition.

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

B.     210 Home Initiative Transfer of Home to H.I.P.: Jackie Jackson

Councilman Strahs moved to approve to have one of the NewTown/Little Shell 30 homes of the 210 Home Initiative be transferred to the H.I.P. but for Dynamic Homes to still keep building the home.

 

Discussion:               This is for medical reasons for Laurie/Tom Alberts. 

VOTE:                        6 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

XIII.       Incentive for Game and Fish Director

Councilman Eagle moved to approve of an incentive for $500.00 and a star blanket for Game & Fish-Fred Poitra.  The motion is second by Councilwoman Brugh.

 

Discussion:               He received a National award.

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

XIV.       Travel Close out Issue: Councilman Packineau

Discussion only.

 

XV.          ADJOURNMENT:

Councilman Packineau moved to adjourn, second by Councilman Strahs.

 

Meeting adjourned at 5:47 P.M.

 

 

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council  of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of  seven (7) members of whom  (5) constitute a quorum _____were present at the Meeting thereof duly called, notice, convened and held on the _____day of _______________, 2009; that the foregoing Minutes were amended and duly adopted at such meeting by the affirmative vote of _____ members; _____members opposed; _____members abstained; _____Members not voting.

 

Chairman ( ) Voting     ( ) Not Voting

 

Dated this _____day of _______________, 2009.

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

______________________________                    ______________________________

Tribal Secretary, V. Judy Brugh                                                  Tribal Chairman, Marcus D. Levings

Tribal Business Council,                                                              Tribal Business Council,                           

Three Affiliated Tribes                                                                 Three Affiliated Tribes                                                                                            

 

 

 

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