Stockbridge-Munsee Community
Tribal Council Directives

On Tuesday, August 22, 2007, the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council held a Regular Tribal Council Meeting and at that time the following motions were made and carried:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA-

Strike: Health Plan Renewal and Enrollment Minutes

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the agenda as revised. Seconded by Shannon Holsey. Motion carried.

MEETING MINUTES-

Regular, 07-17-07-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the Regular Tribal Council Meeting minutes of Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Seconded by Jolene Bowman. (Adding Scott to members present).

Roll Call: Terrie abstain, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally abstain, Shan yes and Scott yes. Motion carried.

Special, 07-30-07-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the Special Tribal Council Meeting minutes of Monday, July 30, 2007. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

DONATION REQUEST: Shawano Chamber of Commerce-Nancy Smith

Motion by Scott R. Vele to donate to Raise the Roof, which is the Shawano County Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Education Center donor recognition program. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

TRIBAL FINANCIALS FOR MAY 2007-Amanda Stevens

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Financials for May, as presented by Amanda Stevens and reviewed by the Tribal Council. Seconded Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

TRIBAL FINANCIALS FOR JUNE 2007-Amanda Stevens

Motion by Scott R. Vele to post the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Financials for June for the posting period. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MONTHLY REPORT-Leah Miller

Motion by Jolene Bowman to approve the Executive Director’s Monthly Report from July 9 to August 4. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott no.

Motion carried.

WATERLINE EXTENSION FROM CTY A TO HOUSING-Randy Young

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the recommendation of the Housing Director, Randy Young, which is to choose Camp 14 Road as the route for the water extension line to the Division of Community Housing. Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

GM’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2007-Michael Olujic

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the Mohican North Star Casino and Bingo General Manager’s Report for July of 2007. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

NORTH STAR CASINO FINANCIALS FOR JULY 2007-Michael /Rich Hinrichs

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to approve the North Star Casino Financial Report for July 23rd, 2007. Seconded by Shannon Holsey.

Roll Call: Scott no, Shan yes, Sterling yes, Jolene yes and Terrie yes. Motion carried.

MOHICAN BINGO FINANCIALS FOR JULY 2007-Michael/Rich

Motion by Jolene Bowman to approve the Mohican Bingo Financials for July 2007, as presented. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio.

Roll Call: Scott no, Shan yes, Sterling yes, Jolene yes and Terrie yes. Motion carried.

ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT-Delwar Mian

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve resolution 057-07, for the President’s signature; which is now therefore be it resolved that the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Tribe approves the submittal of P.L. 93-638 contract proposal to Indian Health Services based on funds available as instructed by Indian Health Services method of lump-sum payment. This proposal is submitted under protest of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe since the protested funding contract does not allow the Comprehensive Health Care Center to function as needed; and be it finally resolved, that the authorities granted by this resolution shall remain in effect for the duration of the current pending contract year. Seconded by Jolene Bowman. Motion carried.

ICW BUDGET MODIFICATION REQUEST-Natalie Young

Motion by Jolene Bowman to approve ICW request for change in budget to decrease mileage and move it to client services. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

CORE PLANNING MINUTES-Joe Miller

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to designate the property as Putnam Park and also that Assets Department will come back with a plan on what it is going to cost us to raze and build. Seconded by Scott R. Vele.

Motion maker amends motion to state: the Willard Putnam Park. Second concurs. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to deny the request of Core Planning to demolish and bury the Spring Valley and old Paiser Barns at this time. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio.

Motion maker withdraws motion. Second concurs. Motion withdrawn.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to have P&E bid out the Spring Valley barn and the old Paiser Barns for disposable property and also any other property that is on those properties for bid to come back to council. Seconded by Shannon Holsey.

Motion maker amends motion to strike: s from Barns. Second concurs. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to have Land Management reroute the access road to Sam’s/Moon’s Lake property so it does not encroach on private property. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller.

Roll Call: Terrie abstain, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott yes.

Motion carried.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS-John Miller

Family Services Manager-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the revisions to the Family Services Counselor Manager as recommended by the Director of Economic Support and reviewed by the Human Resources Director and to rewrite sentence number three under duties to say; Receive and report suspected abuse and neglect concerning community members. Responsible to make ICW referrals to Indian Child Welfare social worker for in-depth investigation and case management and make other referrals as necessary. And also to eliminate under qualification number eight and a clear driving record. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio.

Motion maker amends motion to add: to the appropriate authorities after community members under duties, number three. Second concurs. Motion carried.

Mail Carrier-Linda Katchenago

No action taken at this time, the item will be places on Thursday’s agenda.

LAN D MINUTES-Joe Miller

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation to accept the land relinquishment of Janet Miller in favor of Amanda Stevens, which reads: SW1/4 of NE ¼ of NE1/4 of NE1/4 and NE ¼ of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 20 T28N R13E, five acres more or less. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

Motion by Jolene Bowman to go along with the Regular Land Meeting minutes of March 22, 2007, to approve the following land assignment in favor of Amanda Stevens, which reads: SW1/4 of NE ¼ of NE1/4 of NE1/4 and NE ¼ of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 20 T28N R13E, five acres more or less. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation to accept the land relinquishment of Staber Burr in favor of Burdette Burr, which reads:

Seconded by Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

Motion by Jolene Bowman to go along with the Regular Land Committee meeting minutes of July 19, to accept the land relinquishment of Lisa Haselow in favor of the tribe. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott abstain.

Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation to accept the land relinquishment of George Johnson in favor of Robert Johnson. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller.

Roll Call: Terrie abstain, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott yes.

Motion carried.

Motion by Jolene Bowman to go along with the Land Committee’s Meeting minutes of July 19, to accept the land relinquishment of Amanda Bowman in favor of Feelisha Bruette.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott abstain.

Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation for the approval of the following land assignment in favor Burdette Burr. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

Motion by Jolene Bowman to go along with the Regular Land Meeting minutes of July 19, to recommend approval of the following land assignment in favor of Lisa Haselow.

Seconded by Wallace A. Miller.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott abstain.

Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation for the approval of the following land assignment in favor of Robert Johnson.

Seconded by Wallace A. Miller.

Roll Call: Terrie abstain, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott yes.

Motion carried.

Motion by Jolene Bowman to go along with the Regular Land Minutes of July 19, to recommend approval of the following land assignment in favor of Amanda Bowman.

Seconded by Wallace A. Miller.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott abstain.

Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation for the approval of the following land assignment in favor of Harold Bowman. Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation to recommend approval of a seasonal ag permit to Larry Moede for 37.15 acres on the former Beyer Farm. Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation for the approval of a seasonal ag permit for Robert Doxtator for a parcel of 23 acres known as the deer farm area. Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

ELDER VIDEOTAPING-Jolene Bowman

No action taken at this time.

CHAPTER 21, CONSERVATION CODE-Doug Huck

No action taken at this time.

CHAPTER 8, YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE-Doug Huck

Motion by Jolene Bowman to approve resolution number 058-07, therefore be it resolved that the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council hereby repeals the existing Chapter 8, Youth In Need of Care and replaces the existing Chapter 8, Youth In Need of Care with Chapter 8, Youth In Need of Care adopted today. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

CHAPTER 26A, Communicable Disease-Doug Huck

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve for President’s signature resolution number 059-087, which is an amendment to Chapter 26A, Communicable Disease, Vaccination and Quarantine Ordinance; whereas the Stockbridge-Munsee Community desires to regulate the actions that might be necessary in the event there is bioterrorism event, or communicable disease event; and whereas such regulation, as an exercise of its governmental powers, is necessary to protect the political integrity, economy, and the general welfare of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. Now therefore be it resolved, that the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council hereby adopts Chapter 26 A, Communicable Disease,, Vaccination, and Quarantine Ordinance. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio.

Motion maker amends motion to strike: amendment. Second concurs. Motion carried.

CHAPTER 9, GUARDIANSHIP-Doug Huck

Motion by Scott R. Vele to post for 30-days for Public Comment Chapter 9, the Elder Protection Code. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

CHAPTER 66, ELDER PROTECTION CODE-Doug Huck

Motion by Scott R. Vele to post for Stockbridge-Munsee public comment Chapter 66, Elder Protection Code. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller. Motion carried.

SELECTION OF (1) LAND COMMITTEE MEMBER-

Motion by Sterling Schreiber to appoint Lisa Haselow to the Land Committee.

Seconded by Shannon Holsey.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott abstain

Motion carried.

OPEN AGENDA

John Williams-

Requesting the Council to act on the 40-acres he requested a few months back.

Carolie Miller-

Waiting for a response on the clean up for the two homes and also wondering why tribal members have to wait until Friday to find out about the new casino project, she thought the tribal members should have been informed before the media.

Alphia Creapeau-

Informing the Tribal Council that it has almost been a year since her family has heard anything on their enrollment application.

TRIBAL MEMBER CONCERN-Joe Miller

The Tribal Member was given a copy of the procedure for resolution 028-07, and at this time his complaint was withdrawn but will be re-filed after the complainant reviews the procedure.

EXECUTIVE SESSION-

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to go into Executive Session. Seconded by Wallace A. Miller.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Wally yes, Shan yes and Scott no.

Motion carried at 7:48 PM.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to come out of Executive Session. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried at 9:06 PM.

While in Executive Session discussion was held on a land acquisition, a legal issue and a personnel matter.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to make the offer on parcel id number CP1007, as discussed in Executive Session. Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to approve the legal department to settle a claim with the insurance company, case number 05CF198. Seconded by Scott R. Vele.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling abstain, Wally abstain, Shan abstain and Scott yes. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to adjourn. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried at 9:07 PM.