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TRIBAL
BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 09-41-VJB I.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at II.
PRAYER: Tony Mandan. III.
ROLL CALL: Councilman Arnold Strahs, Chairman Marcus Levings, Councilman Scott
Eagle, Councilwoman V. Judy Brugh, Councilman Mervin Packineau (Conference
call) are present. A quorum is established.
For the record Councilman Frank Whitecalfe is not present. Throughout the duration of the meeting,
Councilman Barry Benson was conference into the meeting as needed. IV.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A.
Agenda Chairman Levings-LSA Agreement Councilman Packineau moved to approve of the amended agenda, second
by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. B.
LSA Agreement Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a Forbearance Agreement and
Waiver of Appeal Rights in the LSA vs. TAT lawsuit. The motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Legal
has reviewed this. For the record the Chairman
did not sign any of those records. Vote: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. V.
Small Loans: Andrew Reed A.
Adam Tony Mandan Loan Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a personal loan in the amount
of $2,000.00 for Adam Tony Mandan, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: His
wallet was lost, found with no money in it. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. B.
Irene Helen Meyers Loan Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a personal loan in the amount
of $4,500.00 for Irene Meyers, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: This
is for her home insurance. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. C.
Medical Loans Councilman Strahs moved to approve of medical loans in the amount
of $28,550.00, second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: Eva
Twiss-$3,000.00, Marva Pretends Eagle-$3,500.00, Jane Laroque-$1,900.00, James
Johnson-$3,500.00, Stacey RedFox-$1,000.00, Verdell smith-$1,000.00, Vicotoria
Windy Boy-650.00, Weston Smith-$2,500.00, Cedar Dancing Bull-$1,200.00,
Jacqueline Blue Earth-$1,800.00, Ella Linder-$5,000.00, Deane Romero-$3,500.00. A correction is to add Deanne Dawes for
$1,750.00 and to change the amount to $30,300.00. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. D.
Mabel Nichols Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a loan in the amount of
$2,000.00 for Mabel Nichols, second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. E.
Bentley Heart Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a loan for Bentley Heart for
$3,000.00 to be paid back by estate in approximately 45 days, second by Councilman
Eagle. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. F.
Leslie Baker/Elizabeth Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a loan for Leslie Baker in
the amount of $10,000.00 and Elizabeth Hopkins for $3,500.00. The motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: These
are medical loans to be paid back by IIM Accounts with a ketterling hold. Leslie Bakers loan is estimated to be paid
off by December with Oil money. Kelly
Fox is Leslie Baker’s representative with KDU.
VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. G.
Candace Many Ribs Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a personal loan in the
amount of $3,500.00 for Candace Many Ribs, second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: Her
mother, Sheila Many Ribs will co-sign for her and make wage assignment payments
for $75.00 bi-weekly. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. H.
Frank White Sr. Loan Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a loan in the amount of
$1,500.00 for home repair, second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. I.
Sharon Hand Loan Councilman Eagle moved to approve a personal loan in the amount of
$2,500.00, second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: This
will be the last time that we will be doing this, so you may not be approved
next time. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. (For the record: in 2005 conference calls were allowed when
Chairman Levings was away at Military training and was work in by the Legal
department, this has set precedence for Council conferencing in to meetings) J.
Maxine Buffalo Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a home improvement loan in
the amount of $3,000.00 for Maxine Buffalo, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Everything
is in order? VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. (Councilman Benson is on conference call at K.
Education Loans Councilman Benson moved to approve of Eleven Education loans in the
amount of $37,166.00, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Justin
Grinnell -$2,599.00, Jeremy Grinnell-$2,599.00, Denver Spotted Bear-$3,518.07,
Whitney Lattergrass-$3,500.00, Stephanie Hall-$6,000.00, Kristen
Freemen-$3,500.00, Deanna Deblinc-$7,000.00, Billy Baker-$7,500.00. RJ Smith
for $3,000.00. Heather Everette for
$3,500.00. Nataya Shepard for $1,950.00.
This is subject to the committee approval and policy/procedures. Shontae Everette was done at the last meeting
for $850.00. There are other programs
that should be helping with Education.
Councilman Eagle would like to know if these programs are helping out in
lieu of the loans. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. L.
Yvette Young Bear Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a personal loan in the
amount of $5,000.00, for Yvette Young Bear for vehicle repairs. The motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. M.
Jennifer Walks Loan Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a medical loan in the amount
of $6,000.00, second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. N.
Kenny and Claudia Lyson Loan Councilman Eagle moved to approve a loan in the amount of $55,500.00 to city Financial to pay off
mortgage, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Is
this going to be paid back in three years?
36 months is not enough time. It
will be set up that is affordable. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. O.
Jason White Owl Loan Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a $1,500.00 dollar loan for
Jason White Owl subject to recommendation of small loan director, second by
Councilman Eagle. Discussion: He
will be paying $250.00 back every two weeks, him and his wife. VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. P.
Dean Brady Loan Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a loan to purchase a trailer
home in the amount of $10,000.00, second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: The
loan will be paid back @ $175.00 bi-weekly.
Chairman Levings would like to know if Small Loans has an HP. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. (Councilman Packineau conferences back into the meeting at Q.
Sarah Solis Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a medical loan in the amount
of $6,500.00, second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. R.
Junior Mann Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a personal loan in the
amount of $$3,500.00 for vehicle repairs to get back to work, second by
Councilman Eagle. Discussion: He
works in the oil field. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. S.
Chuck Wells Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a personal loan in the
amount of $1,500.00, second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: He
is still waiting for his oil revenue to come in. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. T.
Bobcat Purchase: Leo
Cummings Councilman Eagle moved to approve of the purchase of a bobcat for
the Healing horse program to be funded through any pertinent tribal program.
The motion is second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: No
discussion VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. (15 Minute break is take at (The meeting is reconvened at U.
Gloria Huff Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a loan in the amount of
$5,000.00 for Gloria Huff for vehicle repairs.
The motion is second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: Make
check out to the place of repairs.
Councilman Eagle feels that all vehicle repairs should be treated the
same way. Jennifer Walks is another
vehicle repair. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. V.
Lavonne Snydal Loan Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a loan in the amount of
$3,500.00, second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. W.
Ferrin Fox Medical Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a medical loan for Ferrin
Fox in the amount of $4,000.00 for car payment she is a high risk pregnancy,
second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: What
is used for collateral? Direct deposit
from her bank. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. X.
Eloise Babe Wells Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a loan in the amount of
$3,500.00 for Eloise Babe Wells, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Her
sister will help her pay it back. Her
IIM account will be utilized for this loan.
VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. Y.
Nathan Houle Loan (Councilman Packineau’s call is lost, Councilman Whitecalfe is
called at Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a loan in the amount of
$2,500.00 for Nathan Houle, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: He
is at his limit. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. Z.
Blanket Motion on Loans Councilman Whitecalfe moved to approve of Small loans in the amount
of $57,500.00 for 20 Small loans, second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: Kasey
Hall-$3,000.00, Dunreath LaPlante Demarrey-$4,000.00, Evanda Grinnell-$3,500.00,
Stephanie Pretends Eagle Mathews-$3,500.00, Stepanie Hall-$3,000.00, Ferrin
Ells-$2,000.00, Sandra Finley-$3,000.00, Elijah Jackson-$4,000.00, Jake White
Body-$5,600.00, Chrystal Good Bird-$3,000.00, Arnold Good Bird Jr. $11,000.00,
Tiffany Dickens-$3,500.00, Arnie Grady-3,000.00, Linda Driver-$2,200.00, Clover
Fox-$3,000.00, Tony Two Bears-$2,000.00, Chad Johnson-$1,600.00, Kelsey
Eagle-$1,500.00, Charles Hunger $3,500.00, Tracy Halvorson-$1,500.00. A copy needs to be given to Executive
Secretary office for the file. This is subject to policy and procedures. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. AA.
Small Loans Department
Memorandum Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve of a memorandum for the Small
Loans Department to make take the amounts back to $250.00 and $500.00 for the
Small Loans Department. The motion is
second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: All
Loans are capped at $3,500.00. It must
be paid in full in order to make another loan. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. BB.
Evelyn Wounded Face, Hollis
Blake and Josephine Heart Loans Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve loans for Hollis Blake in the
amount of $2,900.00 personal, Evelyn Wounded Face for Home repair $5,000.00 and
Josephine Heart for medical $4,500.00.
The motion is second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: Andrew
Reed, Small Loans Director has the authority to do loans for Heather Dickens in
the amount of $500.00 and Paula Starr for $500.00. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. VI.
Roads Department Transaction
through BIA: Curt Wells Councilman Eagle moved to approve A. Mandaree road repair for $740,100.90,
B. NewTown/Shell Creek road repair, depending on the need of the $250,000.00. This is a total of $990,100.90 using the IRR
dollars, Special Appropriations through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to
include all of the six segments. The
motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: A
Tax Commission meeting is to be held on Tuesday. Curt is to get with Ed Strahs regarding the VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. VII.
Tax Commissioner: Marcus
Wells This was not addressed. VIII.
Resolution 09-131-VJB:
Wilbur Wilkinson/Dominick Silletti Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “A
Resolution to Authorize Dominick Sillitti and Wilbur Wilkinson to apply for a
$250,000.00 Donation Request from the Shakopee Mde Wakanton Sioux Tribe for the
Fort Berthold USDA Section 741 Claimant Project.” The motion is second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: An amendment to this resolution is to
change it to a one million dollar grant. The amount of $250,000.00 for the
Veterans Program, $250,000.00 for the Boys and Girls Club, and $250,000.00 for
the Elders Program. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. IX.
This was not addressed. X.
Four Bears Casino Selection
of Option for Expansion: Spencer Wilkinson Jr./Ben Boucheir Councilman Strahs moved to approve of financial option #2 for the 4
Bears Casino expansions, second by Councilman Benson. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. XI.
Johnson Excavating
Water/Sewer: Mervin Packineau This was not addressed. XII.
Social Services Issue: Iris
Jackson Discussion: A liaison is named. XIII.
Dream Catchers Match
Request: Councilwoman Brugh This was not addressed. XIV.
Web Site Contract: Jody Rave This was not addressed. XV.
Permit Oil & Gas Reporting:
Dawn Charging/Spencer Wilkinson Jr./Fred Fox/Mike Black (conference) Dawn gave a report. XVI.
Labor Day Events During the
4 Bears Pow Wow Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve a 1. 50/50 match for the Fort
Berthold Mud Run managed by Carmen Halvorson $750.00 sponsored by the 4 Bears
Casino and $750.00 sponsored from the Three Affiliated Tribes. 2. 50/50 match for the Labor Day Pow Wow
Horse Race managed by Richard White Tail and Ted Lone Fight III, in the amount
of $5,500.00 sponsored by the 4 Bears Casino and $5,500.00 sponsored by the
Three Affiliated Tribes. The motion is
second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. XVII. H.I.P. Budget: Jackie Morsette Councilman Benson moved to approve of a general fund budget in the
amount of $167,078.00 for FY-2009 for the Housing Improvement Program. The motion is second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: The
only difference from the last one is the consultant fees. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. XVIII. Consultant Agreement Ed Stuart for H.I.P. Councilwoman Brugh moved to approve Ed Stuart for H.I.P Consultant
for project overseer, second by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: Is
that all he gets paid? He makes a little
more elsewhere. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. XIX.
FBDC Property FPEO Camie Gosnell will follow up on it. XX.
Personnel: Barlow Wells (Closed Session) See Personnel action forms. XXI.
Trip to Ft. Benning for
Son’s Army Graduation Councilman Benson moved to approve a $1,000.00 grant from the
segment/community funds for Bessy Wells and Vanessa Overlie to attend son’s Army
Basic graduation in Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. XXII. Annual Leave Policy Re-Affirmed Councilman Eagle moved to approve to re-affirm the policy and
procedure on annual leave with 240 hours being the maximum amount, second by
Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: Comp
time is discussed. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. XXIII. Claire Fox Issue FPEO Camie Gosnell to follow up on this. XXIV. Chief Financial Officer Lenny Abrams A.
Shut Down Small Loans B.
Toni Starr, Carmen
Halvorson, Scott Eagle, Elmer Fredericks Councilman Benson moved to approve loans for Scott Eagle in the
amount of $3,000.00, Toni Starr for $2.000.00, Carmen Halvorson for $1000.00,
and an Discussion: Elmer
Fredericks loan to be secured by his IIM account. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. C.
Roads Financial Update $500,000.00 Discussion: Recoup funds for
the Three Affiliated Tribes. XXV. Resolution 09-132-VJB: Forbearance Agreement Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a resolution entitled,
“Forbearance Agreement and Waiver of Appeal Rights – Lake Sakakawea &
Associates, LLC.” The motion is second
by Councilman Eagle. Discussion: The date will
be plugged in and then move on. VOTE: 5 Ayes 0
Nays Motion carried. XXVI. Approval to go ahead with Bank of Councilman Eagle
moved for approval for the Chairman, CFO, Treasurer, Lead Legal Lawyer, and Hobbs, Straus, Dean, &
Walker Lawyer to go ahead with information on, second by Councilman Strahs.
Discussion:
VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Motion carried. XXVII.
#16 Ft. Berthold Housing Home
Conveyance Councilman Benson moved to approve the conveyance of home to Mary
Coffey in Parshall/Lucky Mound, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.
XXVIII.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Councilman. The meeting adjourned at
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