LAC DU FLAMBEAU BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2009 The meeting was called to order, by President, Carl Edwards, at 3:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the William Wildcat, Sr. Community Center. Members present were: Carl Edwards Gerry Brown William Beson Mike Christensen Joe Wildcat, Sr. Dee Mayo Rose Mitchell John Brown Robert Christensen Vivian Wolfe MEMBERS ABSENT: Donna LeMere Julie Valliere OTHERS PRESENT: Lisa Potts Recording Secretary Lac du Flambeau, WI Larry Wawronowicz Deputy Administrator Lac du Flambeau, WI Gretchen Watkins Water Resources Lac du Flambeau, WI Carol Brown Tribal Attorney Madison, WI Ray Wolfe Conservation Law Warden Lac du Flambeau, WI Emerson Coy Planning Director Lac du Flambeau, WI Mary Armstrong Compliance Officer Lac du Flambeau, WI Betty Graveen Food Distribution Lac du Flambeau, WI Goldie Larson Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI Antoine Beson, Jr. Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI Gilbert L. Chapman Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI Lisa Abel Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI Myron Doud Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI William Ackley Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI Bernard Doud Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI Jeannie Wolfe Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI Wally LaBarge Tribal Member Lac du Flambeau, WI APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion was made by Rose Mitchell to approve the agenda with additions, seconded by John Brown, carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by John Brown to approve the November 27, 2007 Rescheduled Regular Meeting minutes, seconded by Dee Mayo, carried
Motion was made by John Brown to approve the April 7, 2007 Reconvened Rescheduled Regular Meeting minutes, seconded by Dee Mayo, carried PRESIDENT S REPORT: A. MaryAnn Armstrong Financial Policies and Procedures Proposal: 1. Contract/Consultant and Technical Services/Request for Payment: Resolution No. 2(09) was introduced by John Brown to approve the /Consultant and Technical Services/Request for Payment, with corrections. Motion was made to adopt by Dee Mayo, seconded by Rose Mitchell, carried 2. Emergency Assistance Program for Tribal Members: Resolution No. 3(09) was introduced by Vivian Wolfe to approve the Emergency Assistance Program for Tribal Members, with corrections. Motion was made to adopt by John Brown, seconded by Rose Mitchell, carried 3. Lac du Flambeau Corporate Credit Card: Motion was made by William Beson to take this policy back to the Committee for revision of Tribal Council Travel, seconded by Mike Christensen, carried B. GLIFWC s P.L. 93-638 Contract Participation: Resolution No. 4(09) was introduced by Dee Mayo to approve the GLIFWC s P.L. 93-638 Contract Participation. Motion was made to adopt, by Rose Mitchell, seconded by John Brown, carried C. Kevin Graveen HOPE: This item was taken off the agenda, until further notice. D. Wells Fargo Amend Resolution No. 185(08): Resolution No. 5(09) was introduced by John Brown to amend Resolution No. 185(08) to change the current money market account to the Wells Fargo 100% Treasury Money Market. Motion was made to adopt by Gerry Brown, seconded by Michael Christensen, carried E. Native American Rights Fund Resolution: Resolution No. 6(09) was introduced by William Beson to authorizes the Native American Rights Fund to represent the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians as an additional plaintiff in the on-going action, Nez Perce Tribe, et al. v Kempthorne, et al., Case No 06cv02239-JR, in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia. Motion was made to adopt by John Brown, seconded by Gerry Brown, one opposed (M. Christensen), carried. F. Betty Graveen Elder Snow Plowing: Mrs. Graveen mentions that all the neighborhood yards are plowed and she is on the elderly plowing list and wanted to know why she was not plowed. Larry Wawronowicz is present and states that he has monthly meetings with the Tribal Garage and will discuss with them about posting the list. No action necessary. 2
PROGRAM REPORTS: A. Gretchen Watkins Water Quality Standards: Resolution No. 7(09) was introduced by Michael Christensen to approve submission of the Draft Water Quality Standards for public comment and understands the water quality standards are subject to change based on public comments. Motion was made to adopt, by John Brown, seconded by Robert Christensen, carried B. Scott McDougall Strawberry Farm Clearing: Mr. McDougall has requested permission to advertise the Strawberry Farm clearing project, on the open market, as there were no Tribal Members that had shown interest. The project has been through the Green Sheet, BIA Forestry, NEPA and THPO permit. Motion was made by William Beson to allow Scott McDougall to put the project out on open bid for timber harvest only and that the Forestry Department will do the rest, seconded by John Brown, carried C. Eric Chapman Amend Resolution No. 285(07): Ray Wolfe explains that Resolution No. 285(07) adopts the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians/Vilas County All Hazardous Mitigation Plan; and, that this resolution will need to be amended to include a Planning Committee. Resolution No. 8(09) was introduced by Michael Christensen to approve the amendment to Resolution No. 285(09), which includes the addition of a Planning Committee. Motion was made to adopt by, John Brown, seconded by Rose Mitchell, carried D. Emerson Coy Utilities Resolution: Mr. Coy explains that it would be in the best interest of the Tribe to grant permission over all tribal property held in trust and all property held by the LDF Band in fee status, for the construction, operation and maintenance of the lines and appurtenances of all utility systems constructed, operated or maintained by the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Water & Sewer Department. Resolution No. 9(09) was introduced by William Beson to approve the request from Mr. Coy as presented. Motion was made to adopt by Dee Mayo, seconded by Vivian Wolfe, carried SECRETARY S REPORT: None at this time. TREASURER S REPORT: A. R.A.P.: The Revenue Allocation Plan was presented and a few concerns were discussed. One was in regard to the numbers presented. These numbers are what were actually spent. There was a concern with this Plan, and that it should be considered closer to the General Fund Budget process time. Resolution No. 10(09) was introduced by Michael Christensen to approve the allocation of Tribal Gaming Revenues distributed during Fiscal Year 2007, authorizes and approves the amendments to Chapter X, Per Capita Payment Distribution Ordinance. Motion was made to adopt, by Dee Mayo, seconded by John Brown, two opposed (V. Wolfe, R. Christensen), carried. 3
COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Personnel Selection Committee Motion to post for (6) vacancies: Motion was made by Vivian Wolfe to post for six vacancies on the Personnel Selection Committee until February 9, 2009 for any interested members, seconded by John Brown, carried B. CHA-Board of Commissioners Alternate: It was noted that Dennis Maki was appointed as alternate, when this was first posted; that Mr. Maki will fill the remaining vacant term, which ends in April. C. Repost Judicial Committee (5) vacancies: Motion was made by John Brown to post for these vacancies, until February 9, 2009, seconded by Vivian Wolfe, carried D. Repost Business Committee (3) vacancies: Motion was made by Gerry Brown to post for these three vacancies, until February 9, 2009, seconded by John Brown, carried EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion was made by John Brown to enter into Executive Session, seconded by Gerry Brown, carried Executive Session at 4:45 P.M. Back to Open Session at 5:15 p.m. The following was a result of Executive Session: a. Big Drum: Resolution No. 11(09) was introduced by Joe Wildcat to approve allowing for ten rooms for the Big Drum services, for two nights; that this request be withdrawn from the Resolution Spending Line Item, and, that each request for each season will have to be presented to the Tribal Council for consideration, at that time. Motion was made to adopt by, William Beson, seconded by Vivian Wolfe, carried b. Police Commission: This item will be place on the next Enterprise Meeting agenda. c. Dave Chapman, Jr.: Carl Edwards will direct John Mayo to put together some specs for Dave Chapman, Jr. s home. No action needed at this time. d. Buddy Labarge request: Mr. Labarge has requested that the Baptist Church be plowed again this year. Motion was made by Michael Christensen to deny this request, as they can contract with the Tribal Roads, seconded by Vivian Wolfe, one opposed, (W. Beson), carried. CLARIFICATION IS NEEDED ON THE FOLLOWING: A. Justin Sero and Ramona Doud: Motion was made by Vivian Wolfe to deny this request as the car is not in their name, seconded by Michael Christensen, carried 4
B. Marie Christensen: Rose Mitchell will follow up on this request. There was discussion regarding the payback. C. Tom Wayman, Jr.: The Tribe will get payback first. D. Ed Poupart: Mr. Poupart s work has already been done and would like to request a hot water heater. Gerry Brown will inform Mr. Poupart that he can go thru the Emergency Assistance program, now that there are policies in place. E. Buzzy Armstrong: Carl Edwards will inform Mr. Armstrong that he can go thru the Emergency Assistance program and that he has a $500 limit and that the remaining amount due will have to be paid by Mr. Armstrong. F. Kristen Allen: Motion was made by Vivian Wolfe to deny this request, seconded by Michael Christensen, carried G. Trinity Starr: Motion was made by William Beson to deny this request, seconded by Joe Wildcat, carried H. Stipends: Resolution No. 12(09) was introduced by John Brown to Rescind Resolution No 24(08) in its entirety. Motion was made to adopt, by William Beson, seconded by Vivian Wolfe, carried I. Police Car Bids: Motion was made by Gerry Brown to authorize Carl Edwards to select the lowest tribal member or descendent bidder, seconded by William Beson, 7-yes, 1-opposed (M. Christensen), 1-abstained (J. Wildcat), carried. J. Kishkiman: There was a request for the Lac du Flambeau Tribe to furnish unfurnished rooms at the new Kishkiman complex. No action taken, although concurrence was No. Motion was made by Dee Mayo to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vivian Wolfe, carried Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted Gerry A. Brown, Secretary Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians 5