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THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL
BUSINESS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 09-50-VJB I.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at II.
PRAYER: Jamie Hale. III.
Councilman Arnold Strahs, Chairman Marcus Levings, Councilman Scott
Eagle, Councilman Mervin Packineau, and Councilwoman Brugh are present. A quorum is established. For the record, Councilman Frank Whitecalfe
and Councilman Barry Benson (called in at IV.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Levings add-ons: District One Commander Elmer Four Dance Councilman Eagle add-ons: Petro-Hunt Saddle Councilman Packineau add-on: Pat Packineau Christine Ross Councilman Strahs add-on: Resolution: FBCC Board Appointment Councilman Whitecalfe add-on:
Financial: John Kline Councilman Strahs moved to approve of the amended agenda, second by
Councilman Packineau. Discussion: Take
Buffalo Ranch off the agenda. Take
Budgets off the agenda. Mental Health
Consultant Contracts is deferred to the VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. V.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Packineau moved to approve nine sets of minutes subject
to corrections, second by Councilman Packineau. Discussion: VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. Mandaree Segment Representative Arnold Strahs provides pink scarf’s
for the VI.
CHAIRMANS REPORT: Marcus Levings A.
Federal Programs Executive
Officer: Camie Gosnell 1.
McKenzie Electric
Infrastructure Improvement Concept: Dave Williams/John Skurupey 11:50 Councilman Strahs moved to approve of the proposed McKenzie
Electric Infrastructure development and improving services to the Mandaree
Segment for residential and industrial oil and gas development for the future,
second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: Councilman
Strahs would like to add that since we do have some tribal acres, if McKenzie
Electric does have any trouble, he does suggest to the Tribal Council that they
approve of leasing more tribal acres if they so need it. Councilman Strahs adds that he supports the
development of the oil field and pipeline and thanks them for their
service. Included in the motion is the
authority for easements, surveys, and anything else. Natural Resource and TAT
Legal will be notified that the Tribal Business Council is in support of the
development. McKenzie Electric
employees Gary Melland, Engineering Services and Steve Lautenschlager,
Operations Supervisor will be working on this project. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. B.
Chief Executive Officer:
Terry Red Fox 1.
Proposal for Start Up MHA
Ready Mix 4:55 Councilman Strahs moved to approve to research further the proposed
MHA Ready Mix and bring it back to the Economic Development Committee. The motion is second by Councilman Packineau. Discussion: A
Calculation of the potential net profit is to be included in the proposal. Right now it is our gravel and we are
limited. This would be a part of the
revenue source. VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 2.
Native Aspiration Project:
Mark Little Owl 5:02 This will be brought back to the Regular Tribal Business Council
meeting on 3.
TAT CEO Update: Terry Red
Fox Terry gave an update. 4.
FBHA BOC Appointments Councilman Benson moved to approve to support the FBHA Board of
Commissioners recommendation to have Becky Knight be on the Negotiating Rule
Making Committee and alternate to be Terry Red Fox. The motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Bonnie
Good Bird to do a resolution and a letter and get it to TAT Legal Department
that supports the appointment. The BOC
can appoint someone and the TAT Tribal Business Council can appoint
someone. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 5.
Recognition for Alice Harwood,
Doreen Yellow Bird, Ron His Horse is Thunder, and Charlie Murphy The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council has two
blankets and letters of recognition for outgoing Standing Rock Sioux Tribal
Chairman Ron His Horse is Thunder and incoming Chairman Charlie Murphy for the A letter of recognition and three chiefs Pendleton are presented on
behalf of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council for Alice Harwood
for her outstanding achievement and the most recent recipient of Department of
Interior Diversity Champion award. A letter of recognition and three chiefs Pendleton are presented on
behalf of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council to Doreen Yellow
Bird in honor of her most outstanding achievement and most recent recipient of
the Native American Journalism Association Milestone. Jamie Hale is presented with a star quilt for administering the
prayer for the meeting. C.
Programs Analyst: Izetta
Fernandez She did not present. D.
Law Enforcement District
Commander: Elmer Four Dance He gave a report. E.
Saddle He will come back to present. A break is taken at The meeting is resumed at F.
Resolution 09-153-VJB: Arrow
Pipeline Proposal: Spencer Wilkinson Jr. 12:48 Councilman Strahs moved to approve a resolution entitled, “Approval
and Support of Arrow Pipeline LLC for all aspects of Completion of its Pipeline
and Gathering Projects Phase 2.” The
motion is second by Councilman Benson. Discussion: This is a planning stage not
construction. VOTE: 4
Ayes 1 Nays 1 Abstention Motion carried.
G.
Petro-Hunt: Steve Kelly/Brian
Ewan/Marshall Hunt/Jeff Herman 12:32 Discussion only. VII.
TREASURERS REPORT: Mervin Packineau A.
Chief Financial Officer
Report: Lenny Abrams 1.
Resolution 09-154-VJB: Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Directive
to the Office of Trust Fund Management to Make Available for Draws by the Three
Affiliated Tribes Interest Earnings from the Three Affiliated Tribes Economic
Recovery Fund in the Amount of $1,593,000.00.”
The motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: No discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 2.
Resolution 09-155-VJB:
OST/Drawdown Councilman Packineau move to approve of a resolution entitled, “Directive
to the Office of Trust Fund Management to Make Available Funds for Withdrawal
from the Three Affiliated Tribes Proceeds of Labor Account PL228700 in the amount of $1,900,000.00.”
The motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 3.
Resolution 09-156-VJB: Continuing
Budget ‘FY 2010 Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Continuing
Budget Resolution for the Three Affiliated Tribes – Fiscal Year 2010.” The
motion is second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: No
jobs are being cut, just areas of concern. The last BE
IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT, is struck from the resolution. This will be brought back to the VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 4.
Resolution 09-157-VJB:
Renewal of Existing Revolving Line of Credit Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Approval
of Renewal of the Existing $14,000.000 Revolving Line of Credit with BNC Bank
of Bismarck, North Dakota for General Operating Purposes of the Tribes and
Authorization for the Chairman and Treasurer to Execute all Necessary Loan
Documents.” The motion is second by
Councilman Strahs. Discussion: Clarification in the amount
of $14 million even is given. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 5.
Budget Issue: Lenny Abrams
3:15 Councilman Strahs moved to approve the TAT CFO and TAT CEO to put
together a proposed guideline for Grants and Donations, second by Councilman
Packineau. Discussion: Guidelines
would be similar to Federal Guidelines for LIHEAP low income and Commodity
Programs, limited to medical. This will
be brought back to full Tribal Business Council on VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 6.
Small Loans Issue: (Executive Closed Session) 7.
CFO Authorization (Executive Closed Session) B.
Nueta Nation Language
Initiative Budget: Corey Spotted Bear Tabled. C.
Dream Catchers Budget: Table. D.
Tribal Education Budget: Connie
White Bear Tabled. VIII.
COMMITTEE REPORT: A.
Executive Committee 1.
Four Bears Casino Report:
Spencer Wilkinson Jr. 2.
Gaming Commission Report:
Mark Fox a. Temporary
Employees Councilman Packineau moved to approve 18 employee temporary licenses
for the Four Bears Casino, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. b.
Budget Expenditures An update was given. c. TAT Internal Auditor (Gaming)
Financial Summary and Budget Approval for FY 2010 Councilman Strahs moved to approve 2010 Financial Summary &
Budget Approvals for TAT Gaming Commission and TAT Internal Auditor (Gaming),
second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. 3.
Resolution 09-159-VJB: Enrollment
Rescinding to 09-123-VJB: John Charging Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “173
Eligible Enrollment Applicants.” The
motion is second by Councilman Packineau. Discussion: Three members were previously
enrolled. These were parents. VOTE: 4
Ayes 0 Nays Abstention Motion carried. 4.
Personnel: Barlow Wells a.
Homeland Security
Clarification Tabled. B.
Economic/Education
Committee: Scott Eagle 1.
Request for NDIEA Conference
Funding: Connie White Bear Councilman Packineau moved to approve funding in the amount of $5,000.00
for the NDIEA Conference to be held at Ft. Berthold. The motion is second by Councilwoman Brugh. Discussion: This conference is held in rotation
and this year is our year. The funding will be used for presenters,
scholarship, and recognition of educators.
A banquet will be held the evening of October 22, VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. C.
Health Committee: V. Judy
Brugh 1.
He gave an update. 2.
Renewal of Four Consultant
Agreements: Mark Little Owl Tabled to 3.
Voc Rehab Funding: Leo
Lockwood Tabled. D.
Judicial/Human Resource
Committee: Mervin Packineau 1.
Resolution: Adopt Litter
Ordinance: Judy Black Hawk 2.
Extradition & Excursion:
Evan Burr He was not present. 3.
Domestic Violence: DeAnna
DeBlieck E.
Natural Resource Committee:
Barry Benson 1.
Tabled. 2.
Resolution: Energy
Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant: Waylon Pretends Eagle 3.
Arrow Pipeline: Spencer
Wilkinson Jr. This was moved up on the agenda. 4.
Road Safety Restrictions:
Curt Wells IX.
LEGAL: A.
Resolution: Prevailing Wage
Rate: Diane Johnson She was not present. B.
Business Licenses: Jen Fyten
6:15 Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a business license for
Lyon Wolding for Wolding Trucking, second by Councilman Strahs. Discussion: No discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. X.
A.
Resolution 09-158-VJB:
Mandaree Board Appointment 4:52 Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a resolution entitled,
“Approval of Mandaree-West Segment Tribal Council Representatives, Change of
Board Appointment for Discussion: Connie White Bear resigned on
VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. B.
Water/Sewer Application: Pat
Packineau 6:10 Councilman Benson moved to approve of a Water/Sewer application
for Pat Packineau, second by Discussion: No discussion. VOTE: 4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstention Motion carried. C.
Christine Ross She is not present. D.
Financial: John Kline 6:16 This will come back to the E.
EPA Clean Up Sanish & Councilman Strahs moved to approve the EPA dump site Cleanup of
Sanish in the area of the Jake Whitebody residence and the removal of a burned
Trailer in Discussion: No
discussion. VOTE: 5
Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried. F.
FEMA Trailer Issue 6:25 Discussion only. G.
Hope Fragoza Issue Discussion only. XI.
OLD BUSINESS: XII.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilwoman Brugh moved to adjourn, second by Councilman Strahs. 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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