February 26, 2001 Tribal Council Meeting

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1 February 26, 2001 Tribal Council Meeting

2 THREE AFFILXATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 AGENDA 01. CALL TO ORDER 02. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: 03. DAKOTA SEAMLESS GUTTERS 04. DENY NORESN YOUNG BIRD REQUEST 05. CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER 06. ENROLLMENT: 05. GRACE HENRY RESOLUTION #01-41WJR. 06. ENROLLMENT - 68 APPLICANTS RESOLUTION #01-42Mf7JR. 07. RELINQUISHMENT OF ENROLLMENT: RESOLUTION #01-43MVfJR 08. RELINQUISHMENT OF ENROLLMENT: RESOLUTION #01-44MS7JR. 09. RELINQUISHMENT OF ENROLLMENT: RESOLUTION #01-45M»7JR. 10. IRESIE MEYERS LOAN PACKAGE 11. ROYAL CC»TCRETE PLANT: 12. BLACK PANTHER POEMS AND STATIONARY: 13. StmUii LOAN - VERNON YOUNG BEAR 14. RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF SECURITY OFFICERS 15. RICHARD HALL REQUEST - RESOLUTION #01-46MN'JR. 16. STRAIGHT TALK JOHN McCAIN: 17. BRUCE CROWS HEART REQUEST 18. ELAINE BOLMAN 19. BARB SMITH REQUEST

3 THBEE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE FOUR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION RESOLUTION #01-47Mli7JR. 21. ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY BUILDING RESOLUTION #01-48MWJR. 22. DEFERMENT OF GRACE HENRY ENROLLMENT: 23. BERNIE FOX LEAVE REQUEST: 24. CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT 25. GARY BEAUDRY RESOLUTION #01-54Mt7JR. 26. DANCING BUTTES SALOON RESOLUTION #01-49MNrjR. 27.' TED DANKS WORKMEN COMP ISSUE: 28. DAVE WILLIAMS SMALL LOAN REQUEST: 29. PERSONNEL MATTERS - CLOSED 30. COMMUNITY FUNDS - RESOLUTION #01-50MWJR. 31. NIGA MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATIVE: 32. RURAL WATER SYSTEM - RESOLUTION #01-52MWJR. 33. TERRY RED FOX - SMALL LOAN RESOLUTION #01-53MWJR. 34. TWIN BUTTES DAYCARE: PERSONNEL MATTER 35. NATIVE AMERICAN R&D: 36. PAULINE REED - SMALL LOAN 37. ADJOURNMENT

4 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO,# FEBRUARY 26, CALL TO ORDER AND PRAYER: Chairman Hall called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. Councilman Wolf gave the invocation in the Hidatsa language. 02. ROLL CALL: Members present: Chaiirman Hall, Councilman Wells, Councilman Fox, Councilman Spotted Bear, Councilman Gillette, Councilman Wolf, and Councilman Phelan, who arrived at 12:20 p.m. 03. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Councilman Wells motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Wolf. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Not voting. 04. COUNCILMEN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Proposed Prescription Drug Policy National BIA Budget Meeting National IHS Tribal Consultation Meeting 3/9/01 Welfare Refoim Re-authorization Recommendations Elders Meeting Update 02/19/01 Oil and Gas NCAI Update S. 91 Native American Language Act NIGA Trust Fund Issues Great Plains Meeting Santee Sioux North Segment Community Building 4Bears Lagoon Tribal Expansion Commodity Building Louella Young Bear - Tribal Elder This issue was referred to the CEO. Elders Petition: A petition was presented for certification which was signed by 64 tribal elders who were 60+ and over, requesting the TBC to rescind the Charter of the Elders Organization. 05. DAKOTA SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Glenn LaCroix This agenda item was referred to the Executive Committee Meeting on Friday, March 02, 2001.

5 06. NOREEN YOUNG BIRD REQUEST Councilman Gillette motioned to deny Noreen Young Bird's request for compensation for damages to her vehicle by vandals, based on insurance denial. No second, motion failed. DISCUSSION: The Tribal Business Council referred the request to Terry Red Fox to handle administratively. 07. CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER: Councilman Gillette motioned to support the concept of a culture resource library and to direct Terry Red Fox to work with the CEDS Program in developing a Cultural Resource Center for the Tribe by expanding the scope of work of the Culture Preservation Program. Seconded by Councilman Phelan. DISCUSSION: Funds may become available in June, 2001 to hire Wayne Hunter as a consultant for the preservation of honor songs; i.e., in preserving tribal members individual honor songs, the Veterans songs, the Flag Song and all other important songs, 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 08. ENROLLMENT: GRACE HENRY RESOLUTION #01-4lMWJR. Closed Session 09. ENROLLMENT - 68 APPLICANTS RESOLUTION #01-42MWJR. Councilman Phelan motioned to accept the 68 applications Tribal membership from the attached list. Seconded by Councilman Gillette. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 10. RELINQUISHMENT OF ENROLLMENT: RESOLUTION #01-43MWJR Councilman Gillette motioned to accept the relinquishment of Rebecca Chase from the Tribal membership. Seconded by Councilman Wolf. 4 Ayes, 3 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 11. RELINQUISHMENT OF ENROLLMENT: RESOLUTION #01-44MWJR.

6 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO.# FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 3 Councilman Gillette motioned to accept the relinq[uishment of Dustin Wilkinson from the Tribal membership. Seconded by Councilman Wolf. 4 Ayes, 3 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. Motion carried 12. RELINQUISHMENT OF ENROLLMENT: RESOLUTION #01-45MWJR. Councilman Gillette motioned to accept the relinquishment of Jody Wilkinson from the Tribal membership. Seconded by Councilman Wolf, 4 Ayes, 3 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. Motion carried 13. IRENE MEYERS LOAN PACKAGE Councilman Gillette motioned to approve the development of a hardship loan package of $3, for Irene Meyers. Seconded by Councilman Wolf. DISCUSSION: Tribal elder needs assistance to pay back taxes to the City of New Town. The Small Loan Program will prepare and bring back appropriate doctiments. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 14. ROYAL CONCRETE PLANT: Councilman Phelan motioned to support the concept of a concrete plant but to defer it to the Central Planning Office and Mr, Red Fox to put all of the changes, to include a marketing plan, look at the potential financing, and provide a cash flow statement for the TEC review at the March TBC Regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Wells. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 Abstention, 1 Not voting. Motion carried. 15. BLACK PANTHER POEMS AND STATIONARY: Councilman Phelan motioned to approve the development of a

7 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 Page 4 $5,421 Small Business Loan to Black Panther Poems and Stationery. Seconded by Councilman Wells. DISCUSSION: The CEO will work with Doyle Blackhawk on establishing a $3500 loan, and a $3500 grant paperwork with the Small Business Loan Program. 6 Ayes, 0 Nay, 0 Abstentions, 1 not voting. 16. SMALL LOAN - VERNON YOUNG BEAR Councilman Wells motioned to approve a $2,000 Small Loan for Vernon Young Bear, subject to the Small Loan Requirements. Seconded by Councilman Phelan. DISCUSSION: The amount owing of Vernon Young Bear will be paid in full prior to processing the loan. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 2 Not voting. 17. RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF SECURITY OFFICERS Councilman Phelan motioned to re-advertise the positions of 1 part-time security officer and 1 full-time position until March, Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 18. RICHARD HALL REQUEST - RESOLUTION #01-46MWJR. Councilman Gillette motioned that Richard Hall be made a priority for services for water/sewer installation hook-up and granted monies in the amount of $3,200, based on the estimated amount. Seconded by Councilman Fox. DISCUSSION: The money will be allocated from the Mega Contract. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting.

8 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 Page STRAIGHT TALK: SENATOR JOHN McCAIN: Councilman Fox motioned to approve a $500 donation to the Straight Talk Radio where Senator John McCain speaks. Seconded by Councilman Wells. 4 Ayes, 2 Nays, 1 Abstention, 0 Not voting. 20. BRUCE CROWS HEART REQUEST: Bruce Crows Heart sent a letter informing the Tribal Business Council that his vehicle was vandalized in the Mandaree area when he left it on the road to purchase gas. Terry Red Fox was directed to inform the Law Enforcement of the incident. 21. ELAINE BOLMAN Councilman Wells motioned to approve an educational Loan of $1500 to Elaine Bolman in accordance with the Small Loan requirements. Seconded by Councilman Wolf. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 22. BARB SMITH REQUEST Councilman Phelan motioned to authorize the Tribe to purchase a mobile home in the amount of $8,500 for Barbara Smith with the repayment schedule being on a lease to own basis. Seconded by Councilman Wolf. The Motion and Second were withdrawn. MOTION: Councilman Wolf motioned to have the North Segment guarantee a loan for Barb Smith with the BNC Bank by using North Segment JTAC funds as collateral in the amount of

9 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 6 $8,500 to purchase a mobile home. Seconded by Councilman Phelan. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 23. FOUR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION RESOLUTION #01-47MWJR. The Three Affiliated Tribes have been notified by the Aberdeen Regional Road Engineer that they are eligible to receive $32,589 for planning and design of bridges. MOTION: Councilman Gillette motioned to that the Three Affiliated Tribal Business Council requests the Aberdeen Regional Contracting Officer to develop and approve a P.L contract in the amount of $32,589 for the planning and design of the new bridge. Seconded by Councilman Wells. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 24. ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY BUILDING RESOLUTION #01-48MWJR. The Three Affiliated Tribes have been notified by the Aberdeen Regional Director that they are eligible to receive $35,000 for Administrative Capacity Building. MOTION: Councilman Phelan motioned that the Three Affiliated Tribal Business Council requests the Aberdeen Regional Contracting Officer to develop and approve a P.L contract in the amount of $35,000 for Administrative Capacity Building. Seconded by Councilman Wells. DISCUSSION: The Three Affiliated Tribes will use the $35,000 to pay for Building Administrative Capacity and Planning. Additional staff will be hired to perform road inventory, mapping, and development of computer applications for recording, analyzing, mapping of all reservation traffic generators that may impact the reservation road system. Staff will be receiving training in contract monitoring and reporting.

10 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 7 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 25. DEFERMENT OF GRACE HENRY ENROLLMENT: Closed Session 26. BERNIE FOX LEAVE REQUEST: Councilman Wells motioned to change the permanent employee status date of Bernie Fox and give him 130 hours of annual leave and 130 hours of sick leave. Seconded by Councilman Phelan. DISCUSSION: This action will pertain only to the Co-Manager position, and not any other 4Bears Casino positions. 5 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 Abstention, 0 Not voting. Motion carried. 27. CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT Councilman Wells motioned to approve of a 9 member Tribal Business Council/Recall/Referendum. Seconded by Councilman Gillette. DISCUSSION: The changes will include: Increase the Tribal Business Council to 9 members: Vice-chaiiman to be elected by 6 representatives, and serve for 2 years: Secretary elected inaugural 2 years ; and Treasurer elected inaugural 2 years and to inaugurate in members to vote for removal and ethical code, and special election if 1 year or more expired term within 30 days of resignation or death. 4 Members shall call a Special Meeting, and seven members shall constitute a quorum. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting,

11 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE GARY BEAUDRY RESOLUTION #01-54MWJR. Councilman Wells motioned to retain Gary Beaudry as In-House Legal Counsel for 2 $59,635 per year, effective April 01, 2001 or 18 months. Seconded by Councilman Fox. 5 Ayes, 2 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 29. DANCING BUTTES SALOON RESOLUTION #01-49MWJR. Councilman Wells motioned to approve a $3,500 Business Development Grant to Whitney Bell for his individually owned business, subject to the Small Loan program rec[uirements. Seconded by Councilman Phelan. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 30. TED DANKS WORKMEN COMP ISSUE: MOTION: Councilman Gillette motioned that the Tribal Business Council give assistance to Ted Danks regarding a Workmen Comp Issue, Seconded by Councilman Wells. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Not voting. 31. DAVE WILLIAMS SMALL LOAN REQUEST: Councilman Gillette motioned to approve a $3,500 loan to David Williams, subject to the Small Loan requirements. Seconded by Councilman Wells. DISCUSSION: The money will be used to finish the baseball field. Councilman Wells will prepare the resolution. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Not voting. 32. PERSONNEL MATTERS - CLOSED SESSION:

12 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE COMMUNITY FUNDS - RESOLUTION #01-50MWJR. The passage of P.L compensated the TAT for $149,2 Millions of dollars by the US Govt, for loss and infrastructure of 165,000 acres of prime river bottom land for the Garrison Diversion Project. Only the interest earned from this fund is to be used for educational, social welfare, economic development and other programs subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. The Tribal Business Council passed Resolution #00-208DSB to disburse $125,000 to each of the six segments. The Tribal Business Council earlier this year passed the Tribal Operating Budget Resolution #01-04MWJR which included a $75,000 allocation to each of the 6 districts for a total of $200,000. MOTION: Councilman Gillette motioned that each district shall be fiscally responsible for their annual celebration dances, vehicle replacement, and sponsorship of youth and community related activities. Seconded by Councilman Wells. DISCUSSION: This resolution will supercede all resolutions regarding Segment JTAC funds and, before funds will be distributed an approved budget and resolutions shall be approved by the TBC. 4 Ayes, 3 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 34. NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATIVE: RESOLUTION #01-51MWJR. Councilman Gillette motioned to approve of the payment of an annual membership fee of $3,500 to NIGA and designate Mark Fox as its continued representative to NIGA with Tex G. Hall as the 1^^ Alternate and Austin Gillette as the 2^"^ alternate. Seconded by Councilman Wells.

13 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 10 DISCUSSION: It is the intent of the TBC to have Mark Fox continue to serve as our representative to NIGA and to support his efforts in elections to the Executive Committee of NIGA, The MHA Nation also requests that tribal nations throughout the U.S. support Mr. Fox in his leadership role for the NIGA. 35. RURAL WATER SYSTEM - RESOLUTION #01-52MWJR. The Three Affiliated Tribal Business Council's goal is to provide adequate and free potable drinking water for its membership on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Drinking Water Set-Aside Construction Grant Program is now available and the deadline for submission of this proposal is February 28, MOTION: Councilman Fox motioned that the TAT authorize the OM&R Program seek $3 Million from the EPA from the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grants Tribal Set Aside (DWIG TAS) Program to provide funds to alleviate drinking water problems for the North and Northeast Segments. Seconded by Councilman Wells. 4 Ayes, 3 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 36. TERRY RED FOX - SMALL L02^ RESOLUTION #01-53MWJR. Councilman Gillette motioned to approve a $1,500 Loan to Terry Red Fox, subject to Small Loan requirements. Seconded by Councilman Phelan. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 37. TWIN BUTTES DAYCARE: 10

14 THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NO. FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 11 PERSONNEL MATTER 38. NATIVE AMERICAN R&D: Councilman Fox motioned to hire the Native American Research Development, Inc., developing a municipal and rural water system for the North and Northeast Segments. The consultant $350/Day X 28 days,@ $9,800 and direct and travel costs of $2,635, for a total of $12,435. Seconded by Councilman Wells. DISCUSSION: After discussion on the daily rate of $350, the motion and second were withdrawn. Motion failed. 39. PAULINE REED - SMALL LOAN Councilman Wells motioned to decrease Pauline Reed's Small Loan payments to $25 a month while she is attending school. Seconded by Councilman Gillette. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Abstentions, 0 Not voting. 30. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Phelan motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Wells. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, s/s Ardel Jean Baker, Recording Secretary 05/31/01 s/s Marcus D. Wells, Jr., Executive Secretary 05/31/01 s/s Tex G. Hall, Tribal Chairman 05/31/01 TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL/THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES 11

15 Three Affdiated Tribes Tribal Business Council Special Meeting # 09 February 26,2001 Page 12 Respectfully Submitted, Ardel Jean Baker, Recording Secretary TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES Date Marcus Wells Jr., Executive SecK^ary TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES lo-ci-oz Date ATTEST: Tex G. Hall, Tribal Chairman TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES Date

16 Resolution # RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION This Nation liaving accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934, and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of and in the interest of the welfare and benefit of the Tribes and of the enrolled members thereof; and According to Article n, Section 1: Membership: The membership of the Three AjBBliated Tribes shall consist of A. All persons whose names appear on the membership of the tribe as of October 2, B. Any person bom before the effective date of the amendment and to any member of the Tribe who was a resident of the reservation at the time of birth of said person. C. All persons of at least 1/4 degree Indian blood of a federally recognized Tribe, provided that at least 1/8 be of the Hidatsa, Mandan, or Arikara Tribe. AMENDMENT VH, DUAL ENROLLMENT: A. Persons enrolled with another Tribe and who have receive benefitsfi*omsuch Tribe in the form of land or payments shall not be eligible for enrollment with the Three AfSliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, provided that inherited interests shall not be considered as being such benefits.

17 Resolution: ^/ - Page -2 ^//^/c/r/z B. Persons eligible for enrollment with the Three AfBliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation shall relinquish whatever rights he/she may hold in the other Tribe as condition of his/her enrollment with the Three AfBliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. On February 26, 2001, the Tribal Business Council reviewed a resolution and attachments regarding the change of blood degree of Grace Henry - Enrollment #U0479, with the Three AfBliated Tribes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Tribal Business Council duly and oflbcially approved the revised increase changes of Grace Henry's blood degree of 11/16 to 13/16 and make the correction and revised changes ofall parties that this Resolution affects, i.e., (children, grandchildren and great grandchildren). CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three AfBliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, ~J were present at a J^a Meeting thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the JZ(^ day of AeShL/a.^L/ 2001; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such Meeting by the afbrmative vote of l^ members, Q members opposed, / members abstained, <0 not voting, and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this J2 C^ day of fe^taj^hu ATTES MUK,-T:^0^? Secretary, Tribal Business Coi

18 Resolution # RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION This Nation having accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934, and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three AfiBliated Tribes generally authorizes and Eirqx)wers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of and in the interest of the welfere and benefit of the enrolled members thereof; and According to the Article n. Sec. I: Membership: The membership of the Three AfiBliated Tribes shall consist of: A. AU persons whose names appear on the membership of the Tribe as of October 2,1974. B. Any person bom before the eflfective date of the amendment and to any member of the Tribe who was a resident of the reservation at the time of birth of said person. C. All persons of at least VA degree Indian blood of a federally recognized tribe, provided that at least 1/8 be of the Hidatsa, Mandan, or Ankara Tribe. AMENDMENT VH, DUAL ENROLLMENT: A. Persons enrolled with another Tribe and who have received benefits fi-om another Tribe in the form of land or payments shall not be eligible for enrollment with the Three AfiBliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, provided that inherited interests shall not be considered as being such benefits. B. Persons eligible for enrollment with the Three AflSliated Tribes of the fort Berthold Reservation shall relinquish whateverrightshe/she may hold in the other Tribe as condition of his/her enrollment with the Three AfiBliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation.

19 RESOLUTION # /)/'-^^/r?^j^^^ On ^f^6r6^^/^q ^ ^, 20 Q / the Tribal Business Counca reviewed a Resolution for eligible participants for enrollment with the Three AfBliated Tribes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That at the Tribal Business Council duly And officially approves the enrollment of the following 1^(6 applicants. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three AfBliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is coitqwsed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, "y were present at a ^fr^o//^/-- meeting Thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the ^Co/^ Day QJ S^^i^LU9'^<~-f 2Q0 I ; that the foregoing Resolution was Dvdy adopted at such meeting byse afbrmative vote of ~7 members, i-^ members opposed, ~S- members abstained, and ^~ members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this ^ /^ ^=^ day of /^^^A^^^g^w, 20 Ol T IW/VKAAaOai^/i^, Tribal Business Coimcil ATTEST liness Council

20 RESOLUnON# d)/-'/^/?^^^i^/^ RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION This Nation having accepted the Indian reorganization Act of June 18,1934, and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three AflHliated Tribes generally Authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Coxmcil to Engage in activities on behalf of and in the interest of The welfare and benefit of the enrolled members; and The Constitution and By-Laws of the Three AfSliated Tribes empowers the tribal Business Council to revise the membership rolls and to govern future membership rous; and REBECCA C. CHASE 301U-5009 has requested relinquishment of her membership fi-om the Three AflSliated Tribes membership has been requested and approved with the Gila River Indian Community, Sacaton, Arizona; and A copy has been received of application confirmation fi-om Gila River Indian Commimity for Rebecca C. Chase, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Rebecca C. Chase 301- U5009 is hereby relinquishedfi-om the official membership Roll of the Three Affiliated Tribes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Gila River Indian Community is to Be advised of this action by a copy of this approved Resolution. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three AfSliated Tribes of The Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, ~~J were present at a ^au./^f^ meeting thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the o2 Cs^ day of /^^^g^., 20<^/; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by the affirmative vote of '-r members, ^ members opposed, C^ members abstained, and G) members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

21 RESOLUTION # ^/-V^/K^TJ^L Dated this^<^/^ day of /5-^., 20 ^?/ ^%.AM;;;;^^\;) Secretary, Tribal Business ATTEST

22 RESOLUTION # ^/- 9'9^/^^-^'^ RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION This Nation having accepted the Indian reorganization Act of June 18,1934, and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generauy Authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to Engage in activities on behalf of and in the interest of The welfare and benefit of the enrolled members; and The Constitution and By-Laws of the Three AfSliated Tribes empowers the tribal Business Covmcil to revise the membership rolls and to govern fixture membership rolls; and DUSTIN L. WILKINSON 301-U8350 has requested relinquishment of his membership from the Three Affiliated Tribes membership has been requested and approved with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Ft. Yates, North Dakota; and A copy has been received of application confirmation from Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for Dustin L. Wilkinson, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Dustin L. Wilkinson 301- U8350 is hereby relinquished from the official membership Roll of the Three Affiliated Tribes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is to Be advised of this action by a copy of this approved Resolution. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Coxmcil of the Three AflBliated Tribes of The Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, ~7 were present at a /^^/»>^ meeting thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the ^ ^ day of -/^^^UA/^, 20^; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by the afisrmative vote of 7 members, S members opposed, Q members abstained, and O members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

23 RESOLUTION # /^AV^/^/^S/C Dated this Ji^ day of f^/)ta^f^c/, 20,^/ MNlVu,.^ Secretary, Tribal Business Coum ATTEST ChaJrmag, Tribal Business Council

24 RESOLUTION # ^/- VS AfO^J^ - RESOLUTION OF THE COVERING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION This Nation having accepted the Indian reorganization Act of June 18,1934, and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally Authorizes and enapowers the Tribal Business Council to Engage in activities on behalf of and in the interest of The welfere and benefit of the enrolled members; and The Constitution and By-Laws of the Three Affiliated Tribes enqwwers the tribal Business Council to revise the membership rolls and to govern future membership rolls; and JODY W. WILKINSON 301U-8625 has requested relinquishment of her membershq) from the Three Affiliated Tribes membership has been requested and approved with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Ft. Yates, North Dakota; and A copy has been received of application confirmation from Standkig Rock Sioux Tribe for Jody W. Wilkinson, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Jody W. Wilkinson 301- U8625 is hereby relinquishedfromthe official membership Roll of the Three Affiliated Tribes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is to Be advised of this action by a copy of this approved Resolution. CERTMCATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Coimcil of the Three Affiliated Tribes of The Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, "7 were present at a /^^c./^/-^ meeting thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the ^<^^ day oi^f^^^/iuj&/^f, 20^; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by the affirmative vote of V members, 5* members opposed, C> members abstained, and C> members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way.

25 RESOLUTrQN# <^/~^7^/I^MT^. Dated this J^'^ day of P^Mf-aA?/'^. 20^/. ^^ -^NWAt^oa' Secretary, Tribal Business^SmiJaciP ATTEST Tipbal Business Council

26 Resolution No.Of - RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN RESERVATION This nation having accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934andtheauthorityunder said Act; and The Constitution of the Three AGBliated Tribes does authorize and Empower the Tribal Business Council to enact laws on behalf of, and in the interest of the welfare and benefit of the Tribes and the enrolled members thereof; and The Three AfiBliated Tribes provides for Water Well/Sewer System Installation in cooperation with Indian Health Services; and The Natural Resources Committee approves applications for services as they are submitted on a weekly basis. Richard HaU's application for services was approved by the Natural Resources Committee on September 29,2000; and Based on that approval, Mr. Hall has made arrangements for his home to be moved; and Elizabeth Morsette, Utilities Clerk, informed Mr. Hall that although his application passed Committee, his family lacks priority and nofiindsare available to perform any services that he has been approved for; and There are emergency monies available to provide the services that Mr. Hall has been approved for; and Any Tribal monies expended for the provision of these services to Mr. Hall Shall be reimbursed by Indian Health Services money designated for such; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Richard Hall be made a priority for services for Water and Sewer installation/hookup and granted monies in the amount of $3200, based on the attached estimate.

27 s ^ ^ / - CERTIFICATION I the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three AfSliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitutes a quorum, "7 were present at a ^^iic/^^ Meeting, thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the,^^ day o^'^^/:)/7^/9/-<^^ 200 f; That the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by the affirmative vote of ""7 members, <0 members opposed, /) members abstained, ^ members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Chairman (voting) (not voting). Dated this :2 C^ day of /^ ^^, Secretary, Tribal Business

28 RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION RESOLUTION # ^\-^7/P9/lJT/C This Nation, having accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934, and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of and in the best interest of the welfare and benefit of the Tribe and the enrolled members thereof; and The Three Affiliated Tribes have been notified by the Aberdeen Regional Road Engineer, that they are eligible to receive $32,589 for planning and design of bridges, and The Three Affiliated Tribes have entered into an agreement with the North Dakota Department of Transportation to perform the planning and design of a bridge to replace the Four Bears Bridge, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Tribal Business Council hereby submits a scope of work and budget in the amount of $32, for the planning and design of the new bridge, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Three Affiliated Tribal Business Council requests the Aberdeen Regional Contracting Officer to develop and approve a P.L contract in the amount of $32, for the planning and design of the new bridge. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Cojmcil is composed of seven (7) members, of whom five (5) constitute a quorum, "1 were present at a t^aaj/)^ meeting thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the a Os day of f^j^f-g/thq, 2001; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by the affirmative vote of / Members, <0 Members opposed, Q Members abstained, Q Members not voting, and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this RhtLLdhcj 2001 ATTEST ouncil Secretary, Tribal Business CouWll

29 ;:^^/-y7'/^^^ SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF A NEW BRIDGE AND DISPOSITION OF THE OLD FOUR BEARS BRIDGE. The Mandan, Hidata, and Arickara Nation will use the $32, to pay for salaries and travel expenses incurred to develop an agreement with the North Dakota Department of Transportation for administering the $35 million appropriated by the U.S. Congress for demolition of the Foiu: Bear Bridge and construction of a new bridge and to perform those tasks assigned to them in the agreement. BUDGET: Salary expenses $30, Travel expenses 2,589.00

30 RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION RESOLUTION # 01- This Nation, having accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934, and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of and in the best interest of the welfare and benefit of the Tribe and the enrolled members thereof; and The Three Affiliated Tribes have been notified by the Aberdeen Regional Director, that they are eligible to receive $35,000 for Administrative Capacity Building, and The Three Affiliated Tribes have a need for technical staff to serve in the Roads Office and to perform those technical duties associated with the Indian Reservation Road Program in administration, contract inspections, and planning future road construction in harmony with the Three Affiliated Tribes Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the"tfibal Business Council hereby submits a scope of work and budget in the amount of $35, for Administrative Capacity Building in accordance with the intent of Congress, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Three Affiliated Tribal Business Council requests the Aberdeen Regional Contracting Officer to develop and approve a P.L contract in the amount of $35, for Administrative Capacity Building. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Cmjncil is composed of seven (7) members, of whom five (5) constitute a quorum, "7 were present at a KfaCLf/^h- meeting thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the ^ h day of f^nhfjfi-iv. 2001; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by the affirmative vote of / Members, O Members opposed, o Members abstained, D Members not voting, and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this^vday of ATTES f^btufh^' f 2001 Secretary, Tribal Business Coiii^c /

31 Resolution #01-49-MWJR RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN RESERVATION This Nation having accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of and in the interest of the welfare and benefit of the Tribes and of the enrolled members thereof; and Article VI, Section C, of the Constitution of the Three AflHliated Tribes specifically authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to administer any fiinds or property within the exclusive control of the Tribes and to make expendituresfiromavailable Tribal fimds for public purpose of the tribes; and The Tribal Business Council requires that to previous to the release of any Tribal fimds for the purpose of assisting individual Tribal member's economic or business development proposals, such proposals shall be complete andfinanciallysound, and provide business documents; and proof of financial commitmentfi-om resources other than Tribal, as well as any and all other information necessary for the Covincil to make a determination as to the business's feasibility; and The Three AfiSliated Tribes Tribal Business Council has verified that tribal-enrolled member, Whitney Bell, currently owns and operates a business on the reservation and is in need offinancialassistance to improve his business; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Tribal Business CouncH does hereby appropriate to Whitney BeU and his individual-owned Tribal business a $ Business Development Grant. Such monies being appropriatedfi-omtribal revenues, subject to proof of the financial commitment and acquisition of outside soxirces.

32 Resolution # MWJR CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three AfiBliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitutes a quorum, 7 were present at a Regular Meeting, thereof duly called, notice, convened, and held on the 26* day of February, 2001 that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such meeting by the aflbrmative vote of 7 members 0 members opposed 0_ members abstained, 0 members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Chairman: (Voting) (Not Voting) rth Dated this 26" day of February, 2001 Attest ""^^^WMJG^O^ Secretary, Tribal Busiiii^s Council

33 Resolution #01. ^ -MWJR Resolution of the Governing Body of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation This Nation having accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 and the Authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of and in the interest of the welfare and benefit of the Tribes and of the enrolled members thereof; and Article VI, Section 5 ( c ) of the Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes specifically authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to administer funds within the exclusive control of the Tribes and to make expenditures fi^om available funds for public purposes of the Tribes; and The passage of Public Law compensated the Three Affiliated Tribes for $149.2 millions dollars by the United States Government for loss and infi-astructures of 165,000 acres of prime river bottom land for the Garrison Diversion Project, and Only the interest earned fi^om this fimd to be used for Educational, Social Welfare, Economic Development and other programs subject to the approval of the Secretary of Interior, and The Tribal Business Council passed Resolution # DSB to disburse $125, to each of the six segments, and The Tribal Business Council passed the Tribal Operating Budget Resolution #01-04-MWJR which includes $75, allocating to the six districts for a total of $200,000.00, and The Tribal Business Council has beenfiindingto the communities the following. Annual Dances, Community vehicles (replacement). Student activities (Sports, Education etc.) in the excess of $300,000.00, and The Districts with their $200, allocated to them shall be responsible for their Annual Dances, Vehicle replacements and sponsorship of youth and community related activities, and NOW BE IT RESOLVED, activities, and The Tribal Business Council will have the six Districts fund these

34 Resolution #01 ^ MWJR BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each District will set a cap for each of these activities. FINALLY BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Resolution will supercede all Resolutions regarding Segment JTAC Funds and before funds will be distributed, an approved budget and Resolutions.shall be approved by the Tribal Business Council CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of sevpn (7) members of whom five (5) constitute a quorum, ^ were present at a ^C^<^o//^>^ Meeting, thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the ^C^tiz day of 'f^j^ru-jq^t^ 2001; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such Meeting by the aflbrmative vote of ^j^ members, ^ opposed, g members abstained, Q not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Chairman: votings not voting Dated this J?^ day of /^^^ 6taAi-t^ ^ 2001 Attest vj^^^)l^(!ia?^o Secretary, Tribal Business Council

35 Resolution No. (^/-S'.a /77UJ'T/L. RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN RESERVATION This nation iiaving accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18,1934, and the authority under said Act; and This Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of the Tribes and of the enrolled members thereof; and The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Drinking Water Tribal Set-Aside Construction Grant Program is now available and the deadline for submission of this Tribal proposal is February 28, 2001; and The Three Affiliated Tribes' Tribal Business Council's goal is to: provide adequate and free potable drinking water for its membership on tiie Fort Berthold Indian Reservation; and Over 50% of the tribal population is still under-served or not served at all in the tribal community and conditions exist where an actual public health problem with serious health risks effect the population; existing homes are not connected to an existing water public water system and hand-pumped wells, water vending machines, and water haulers are the current water systems of these tribal members pollution poses a serious health threat to these Indian neighborhoods; and ground water contamination, high iron, manganese and sodium in the Indian people' drinking water; and Feasibility studies, engineering work, project management, tribal-municipal agreements, and other has been accomplished to reach the state of an infrastructure project for the Indian people of the North Segment and Northeast Districts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Three Affiliated Tribes' Tribal Business Council authorize the OM&R Program to seek $3 Million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grants Tribal Set Aside (DWIG TSA) Program to provide funds to alleviate these conditions in the North and Northeast Segment Districts where over 60% of the Tribal people live and work. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, "7 were present at a Special Meeting thereof duly called, notice, convened, and held on February 26,2001; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such Meeting by the affirmative vote of V members, 3 members opposed, -^ members abstained, -^ -members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this 26* ATTEST: "February2001. v^nvoouuaa^u^ Secretary, Tribal Business toun d l ^

36 Resolution #01 - ^ / -MWJR RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD RESERVATION This Nation having accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934, and the authority under said Act; and The Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of and in the interest of the welfare and benefit of the Tribes and of the enrolled members thereof; and Article VI, Section 3(a) of the Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes specifically authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to employ legal counsel; and Article VI, Section 5(c) of the Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes specifically authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to administer any funds within the exclusive control of the Tribes and to make expenditures from available Tribal funds for the public purposes of the Tribes, including the payment of salaries and other compensation to Tribal officials and employees; and The Tribal Business Council has reviewed and considered the proposed contract between the Three Affiliated Tribes and Gary M. Beaudry and deems it advisable and beneficial to the interests of the Tribes to enter into said proposed contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes, pursuant to its Constitutional authority, hereby formally approves entry into the In House Counsel Contract between the Three Affiliated Tribes and Gary M. Beaudry, a photostatic copy of which Contract is attached hereto and made part hereof. C E R T I F I C A T I O N I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation,

37 Resolution #01-^v -MWJR hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, "V were present at a Meeting thereof duly called, noticed, convened, and held on the J? C day of /^ ^^^cj-a-j-y, 2001; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such Meeting by the affirmative vote of S' members,»2 members opposed, -B members abstained, ^^a- not voting, and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this ^^ day of f^^tcl/ii^c^ Secretary, Tribal Business)Council ATTEST: usiness Council

38 Resolution No. Oh ^S- DS^ RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN RESERVATION This nation liaving accepted tiie Indian Reorganization Act of June 18,1934, and ttie authority under said Act; and This Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of the Tribes and of the enrolled mennbers thereof; and The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Drinking Water Tribal Set-Aside Construction Grant Program is novi/ available and the deadline for submission of this Tribal proposal is February 28, 2001; and The Three Affiliated Tribes' Tribal Business Council's goal is to: provide adequate and free potable drinking water for its membership on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation; and Over 50% of the tribal population is still under-served or not served at all in the tribal community and conditions exist w/here an actual public health problem with serious health risks effect the population; existing homes are not connected to an existing water public water system and hand-pumped wells, water vending machines, and water haulers are the current water systems of these tribal members pollution poses a serious health threat to these Indian neighborhoods; and ground water contamination, high iron, manganese and sodium in the Indian people' drinking water; and Feasibility studies, engineering work, project management, tribal-municipal agreements, and other has been accomplished to reach the state of an infrastructure project for the Indian people of the North Segment District; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Three Affiliated Tribes' Tribal Business Council authorize the OI\/l&R Program to seek $350, from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grants Tribal Set Aside (DWIG TSA) Program to provide funds to alleviate these conditions in the North Segment District known as the Little Shell-New Town District where over 40% of the tribal membership resides. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, _5 were present at a Special Meeting thereof duly called, notice, convened, and held on February 27,2001; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such Meeting by the affirmative vote of S members, O members opposed, O members abstained, O members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this 27«' Day of February2001. AHEST: / Secretary, Tribal Business Council ^^mfa7?^0 Chairman, Tribal Business Coun^

39 Resolution No. Hi- RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES OF THE FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN RESERVATION CX^- D^;^ This nation having accepted the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18,1934, and the authority under said Act; and This Constitution of the Three Affiliated Tribes generally authorizes and empowers the Tribal Business Council to engage in activities on behalf of the Tribes and of the enrolled members thereof; and The Three Affiliated Tribes' Tribal Business Council's goal is to provide adequate potable drinking water for its membership on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation; and The Tribal Business Council has provided free potable water to the communities of Four Bears, Mandaree, Twin Buttes and White Shield with funding from the Operation, IVlaintenance and Replacement Program from Bureau of Reclamation; and The North and Northeast Segments are in need of assistance with the potable water system; and The OM&R Program wish to retain the Native American Research and Resource Development, Inc. under a tribal consultant agreement to assist in the development of this important social and economic strategy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Three Affiliated Tribes' Tribal Business Council authorize the OM&R Program to contract NARRD, Inc. at the rate of $ x 40 days equaling $9, plus travel expenses not to exceed $2, CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, as Secretary of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, hereby certify that the Tribal Business Council is composed of 7 members of whom 5 constitute a quorum, S were present at a Special Meeting thereof duly called, notice, convened, and held on February 27,2001; that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at such Meeting by the affirmative vote of_5 members, O members opposed, O members abstained, O.members not voting and that said Resolution has not been rescinded or amended in any way. Dated this 27th Day of February2001. AHEST: /^ Secretal^ribai Business Council Mh^(yA.i!M^O Chairman, Tribal Business Cou