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TRIBAL
BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 09-09-SE I.
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at II.
PRAYER: III.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Barry Benson, Councilman Arnold Strahs, Councilwoman V.
Judy Brugh (acting Chairman), Councilman Mervin Packineau, and Councilman Scott
Eagle (acting Secretary) are present. A
quorum is established. Chairman Marcus
Levings arrived at the meeting later.
Councilman Packineau is on conference call and is in attendance for a
partial of the meeting. IV.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Oil & Gas: Dave Williams-Councilman Eagle Superior Homes-Councilman Benson Councilman Strahs moved to approve of the amended agenda, second by
Councilman Eagle. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. V.
TAT Budgets: Whitney Bell,
Chief Financial Officer Whitney gave an update. A.
Tribal Ranch and
Lodge/Tourism-Ted Lone Fight III 1.Tourism Travel to Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a trade show travel for
Tourism to Discussion: Passports
are discussed. VOTE: 6
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 2. FY’09 Tourism Budget Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of the FY’ 09 budget for
Tourism in the amount of $569,059.00, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Comments
were made on the Tourism plan. VOTE: 6
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 3. FY’ 09 Tribal Ranch and Lodge Budget Councilman Strahs moved to approve of the FY’ 09 Tribal Ranch and
Lodge budget in the amount of $356,190.00, second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: Last
year’s budget is compared to this year’s budget. The Ranch’s Leasing is discussed. The
indirect cost comes from the tribe. VOTE: 6
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. B.
Utilities-Richard White Tail 1. FY’09 Utility Program Budget Councilman Eagle moved to approve of the FY’ 09 budget for TAT
Utility Program in the amount of $649,681.00, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Richard
is to check with Ft. Berthold Housing Authority to see if there is any funding
available to assist Utilities with sewer lines.
The stimulus is discussed on helping pay for the cost of projects. VOTE: 6
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 2. Councilman Eagle moved to approve the FY’ 09 $373,000.00 projected
rate information to be coordinated with Fort Berthold Housing Authority and to
be corrected to include Parshall Segment and not to exceed the highest rate in
New Town/Parshall, second by Councilman Benson. Discussion: This
is on a trial basis similar to what was done with EPA, Elton Spotted Horse. It
was brought up that some were missed.
This is to be straight across the board with everybody. Costs are discussed. Utilities Program is advised to negotiate
with the communities. The rate is approved as long as it is affordable. The
motion is amended not to exceed the highest rate in New Town/Parshall. A survey is to be done in surrounding cities
and not to exceed their rate. VOTE: 4
Ayes 1 Nays Motion carried. 3. Jetter Truck and Sewer Vac-Truck Councilman Strahs moved to approve to have the TAT CFO work with
the Utilities Program Director, Richard White Tail to develop the financing for
the Jetter Truck and the Sewer Vac-Truck for the Three Affiliated Tribes. The motion is second by Councilman Benson. Discussion: They
are to look for financing for a 6-10 year term and bring back to the Tribal
Business Council. The total cost is
$373,762.00. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. C.
Tribal Housing-Florence
Brady 1.FY’09 Tribal Housing Budget Councilman Benson moved to approve of the FY’ 09 Tribal Housing
Budget in the amount of $535,000.00, motion dies. Discussion: Items
Misc/Down Payment $200,000.00 and Walking Shield $114,480.00 are taken out of
the budget. When the tribe gets more
revenue, the budget can be amended this summer or fall. The $1 million Shakopee Grant is discussed. a.
Shakopee Grant to be Used
for Down Payment Assistance Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve the Shakopee $1million grant to
be used for down payment assistance on homes, motion dies due to lack of
second. 2. Rate of Pay for Tribal Housing Director Councilman Eagle moved to approve the rate of pay increase for
Tribal Housing director, Florence Brady to $30.00 per hour, second by
Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Closed
discussion session. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. D.
CDFI-Connie Azure Councilman Eagle moved to approve of the FY’ 09 CDFI Budget in the
amount of $200,784.50, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: To
leave the Professional/consultant fees in the budget. Minus off Misc./Down Payment Assistance at
20% for $150,000.00. Connie Azure is to
be the supervisor of Ambrose Hosie in the Independence Loan Program. The CDFI
name is to be changed to Independence Loan Program. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. E.
Elbowoods Planning
Project-James Foote Not present. F.
Councilman Benson moved to approve the FY’ 09 Tribal Range and
Realty budget in the amount of $617,378.52, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: This
will be a general fund supplement.
Office Space is the issue. Bidding
Range units is discussed. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. G.
Tribal Court/Juvenile
Probations-Judy Black Hawk Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a FY’ 09 budget in the amount
of $638,638.00 for Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. H.
Consultant for Adult
Probation-Verdel Smith Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a consultant for Adult
Probations Verdel Smith, Director. The
motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: The
resolution needs to go before the Legal Department for review before it can be
given a number. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. I.
Cultural Preservation-Elgin
Crows Breast Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of the FY’ 09 budget for
Cultural Preservation in the amount of $192,672.00, second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: Elgin
Crows Breast, Perry Brady, and Izetta Hopkin (Programs Analyst) to do a
conference call with Paul Hoffman (go through Howard Beamer, B.I.A
Superintendant if need be), to find out what the PCP Criteria is and why is it
being used. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. J.
Criminal Investigation-James
Big Horn Councilman Eagle moved to approve of the FY’ 09 budget for TAT
Criminal Investigations in the amount of $109,627.10, second by Councilman
Strahs. Discussion: One C.I. position is added and to
advertised. An increase in pay for James
Big Horn at 25% availability pay is in the budget. Restraining orders need to be enforced. The CFO comments on the availability
fund. If the 638 contracts are locked in
at that amount forever, why aren’t we asking for more money? VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. K.
CEDS-Lisa Redford Not present. L.
Oil & Gas Office-Dave
Williams Councilman Strahs moved to approve of the FY’ 09 budget for the
Exploration & Production Office under Dave Williams in the amount of
$150,315.47 plus $50,148.00 Salary line item is added for a grand total of
$200,463.47. The motion is second by
Councilman Eagle. Discussion: The
office now has staff and office space. Attendance to an Oil and Gas meeting is
discussed. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. M.
Superior Homes-Councilman
Benson Discussion on payment. N.
Old Bills to be Paid Councilman Strahs moved to approve to pay old vendor bills from
previous managers for O.K. Implement in Discussion: Marvin
Danks is following up on the Marion Trucking bill. Councilman Benson will get the bills for
Wheeler to the CFO. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. O.
Pendleton Blanket Purchase Councilman Strahs moved to approve to purchase 750 TAT Pendleton blankets
in the amount of $159.80 each for a total of $119,850.00. Four Bears Casino to pay ½ @ $59,925.00 due
now and Three Affiliated Tribes to pay the other ½ due upon completion of
order. The motion is second by
Councilman Benson. Discussion: An
allotment will go to the Four Bears Casino for their store and some will go to
the Northern Star Gift shop. Others will
go to Council for dignitary gifts. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. P.
Clarification on Appointees Discussion only. VI.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Strahs moved to adjourn the meeting, second by
Councilman Eagle. Meeting adjourned at 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. Tribal Business
Council, Tribal Business Council, Three Affiliated
Tribes
Three Affiliated Tribes
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