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THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES

TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

09-56-VJB

November 23, 2009, 12:00 P.M.


I.            CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 12:30 P.M.

 

II.         PRAYER:

Mr. Robert Mulluck

 

III.       ROLL CALL:

Councilman Frank Whitecalfe, Councilman Arnold Strahs, Councilman Scott Eagle, Councilman Mervin Packineau, and Councilwoman V. Judy Brugh are present.  A quorum is established.  For the record Councilman Barry Benson and Chairman Marcus Levings are not present.  Vice-Chairman Frank Whitecalfe will be chairing the meeting.

 

IV.      APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 

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

 

Discussion:               El Marie Conklin will not be an add-on today; she will be forwarded to the Special Tribal Business council meeting on Wednesday, November 25, 2009.

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

V.         H.A. Thompson & Son: Brad Mann:

This will be forwarded to the Special Tribal Business Council meeting on November 25, 2009.

 

VI.      4 Bears Casino Report: Spencer Wilkinson 1:53

He gave a report.

    

VII.          Resolution 09-174-VJB MEC: Clarence O’Berry 1:08

Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Approval of a Limited Waiver of Mandaree Enterprises Corporation’s Immunity from Suit.”  The motion is second by Councilman Packineau.

 

Discussion:               The last Finally be it Resolved covers the Tribes sovereign immunity. 

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

VIII.       Dialysis Issue: Marilyn Alcon

She is not present.

 

IX.      Legal Business Licenses: Damon Williams 1:18

Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a Business License and Off-sale License for Robert Rupert at the Cache Restaurant in the 4 Bears Casino.  The motion is second by Councilman Strahs.

 

Discussion:               TAT lead legal will remind him of the terms of the lease. 

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

X.         Enrollment 09-176-VJB: John Charging 2:38

A.    Enrollment

Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Approval of 308 Applicants for Enrollment into the Three Affiliated Tribes.”  The motion is second by Councilman

Eagle.

 

Discussion:               Enrollment figures are used for grants, ISEP, and other head counts. 

VOTE:                        4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstention Motion carried.

 

B.    Resolution 09-177-VJB: Relinquishment Nicholas James Dwarf

Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Approval of Relinquishment of Nicholas James Dwarf Enrollment #301U-08396 from Membership in the Three Affiliated Tribes.”  The motion is second by Councilman Strahs.

 

Discussion:               No discussion.

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

C.    Resolution 09-178-VJB: Relinquishment Seth Mason

Councilman Strahs moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Approval of Relinquishment of Seth Mason Enrollment #301U-11218 from Membership in the Three Affiliated Tribes.”  The motion is second by Councilman Eagle.

 

Discussion:               No discussion.

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

 

XI.     Resolution: Litter Ordinance: Judy Black Hawk

She was not present.  Deferred.

 

XII.          Child Support Enforcement: Ellen Wilson 5:07

Councilman Eagle moved to approve of the IRS Safeguarding contract for the Child Support Enforcement Unit, second by Councilwoman Brugh.

 

Discussion:               No discussion.

VOTE:                        4 Ayes 1 Nays Motion carried.

 

XIII.       Scoria Pit: Gainus Little Soldier

Not present.  Deferred.

              

XIV.       Personnel: Barlow Wells

Deferred.

 

A.    Consultant Agreement: Judith Brady (Closed Session) 3:42

 

B.    Tribal Historic Preservation Office: Pete Coffey (Executive Closed Session)

Discussion only.

 

XV.          G-4: Fred Fox

This was not presented.

    

XVI.       Resolution 09-175-VJB: Breslin Estate: Jarrett Baker/Damon Williams 1:22

Councilman Eagle moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Transfer of Mineral Interests in “Breslin” property to the Ardis Breslin Estate and Kerry Breslin Baker as sole heir.”  The motion is second by Councilman Packineau.

 

Discussion:               The acres are 32.36 acres and 8.25 acres.  The gift deeded acres will be brought back since they haven’t been registered. There is a difference on the two.  The 32.36 minerals are listed but the 8.25 are not in there.   

VOTE:                        4 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstention Motion carried.

 

XVII.    Resolution 09-179-VJB: ARRA Funding 5:08

Councilman Packineau moved to approve of a resolution entitled, “Approval of Clients Applicant for the FY 2009 ARRA Funding Allocation for Category C-Replacement through the Housing Improvement Program.”  The motion is second by Councilwoman Brugh.

 

Discussion:               No discussion.

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

XVIII. Resolution 09-171-VJB: Amendment to a Resolution, Austin Gillette 5:15

Councilman Packineau moved to approve of amendments to 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 $676,000.00.”  The motion is second by Councilwoman Brugh.

 

Discussion:               No discussion.               

VOTE:                        5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion carried.

 

XIX.       ADJOURNMENT:

Councilman Eagle moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Councilman Whitecalfe.

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:26 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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