Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Council Directives

FROM: Jerilyn Johnson, Council Secretary

DATE: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

On Tuesday, June 17, 2008, the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council held a Regular Tribal Council Meeting and at that time the following motions were made and carried:

Strike: Tribal Administrator’s Monthly Report and the Budget Modification & Additional Funding Request from Regular Session

Add: Request to Sell Fireworks at Little Star Property before Executive Session

Add: Brief Discussion on Building Lease to Executive Session

Motion by Jolene Bowman to approve the Regular Tribal Council agenda for Tuesday, June 17, 2008, with the noted changes.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to honor the request for $1000.00 for the Bowler Alumni Dollars for Scholars, out of donations.

Seconded by Jolene Bowman. Motion carried.

Indigenous Games (Athletes/Coaches)-

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to recognize Jacob DePerry, Vaughn Miller, Roberta Moede (coach), Tashina Williams, Alex Peters, Kylene Welch, Dakota Rudesill, Alyssa Huck and Lucas Gardner, as the team that will represent the Mohican Nation at the North American Indigenous Games for 2008, and to approve reimbursement up to $900.00 for their cost in the following catagories, 1) up to $300.00 for airfare, 2) up to $200.00 for rental vehicle and up to $400.00 for hotel, for each one of the athletes.

Seconded by Jolene Bowman.

Motion make amends motion to include: $300.00 for travel expenses (airfare or mileage), out of donations.

Second concurs.

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

Motion carried.

Bowler/S/M Fireworks (Willy Miller)

Motion by Scott R. Vele to $2,250.00 out of donations for the Bowler/Stockbridge-Munsee joint Community Fireworks show, to be held on the fourth of July and ran by William Miller.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio.

Motion maker amends motion to state: $2,500.00.

Second concurs. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION: Moh He Con Nuck Road-Willy Miller

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve resolution number 037-08, for the Moh He Con Nuck Road Project, whereas, the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council has the administrative ability to administer a P.L. 638 Contract. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Tribal Council of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community is hereby requesting Bureau of Indian Affairs approve the Tribal administration of a 638 Contract for the reconstruction of Moh He Con Nuck Road, Contract NO. CTF55T43894.

Seconded by Gregory L. Miller. Motion carried.

ELLA BESAW CERTIFICATION REQUEST-Nancy Miller-Korth

Motion by Jolene Bowman to go along with the Health Center Director’s recommendation to change the classification for Ella Besaw Center from a Class A Semi-Ambulatory to a Class C Semi-Ambulatory.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

GM’SMONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2008-Michael Olujic

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve the Mohican North Star Casino May 2008, General Manager’s Report.

Seconded by Gregory L. Miller. Motion carried.

NORTH STAR CASINO FINANCIALS FOR MAY 2008-Michael Olujic

Motion by Jolene Bowman to approve the Mohican North Star Casino, May 2008, financials.

Seconded by Gregory L. Miller.

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

Motion carried.

MOHICAN BINGO FINANCIALS FOR MAY 2008-Michael Olujic

Motion by Jolene Bowman to approve the Mohican North Star Bingo, May 2008, financials.

Seconded by Gregory L. Miller. Motion carried.

TEMPORARY USE LICENSE-Jeff Pecore

No action taken at this time, the paperwork will be filled out and brought back for approval at the next Regular Meeting.

ADCS PLANNING -Kristy Malone & Greg Duffek

Motion by Gregory L. Miller to support the Economic Support and the Elderly Services Manager to continue the planning of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe, Menominee Tribe, Menominee County, Shawano County Department of Community Programs, Shawano County Department of Social Services Joint Aging Community Resource Center, to continue on with the planning process.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio.

Roll Call: Terrie yes, Jolene yes, Sterling yes, Greg yes, Shan yes and Scott abstains.

Motion carried.

BUDGET MODIFICATION REQUEST FDP-Gregg Duffek

Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to approve the Food Distribution budget modification number one, as presented.

Seconded by Scott R. Vele. Motion carried.

PURCHASING POLICY W/COMMENTS-Tara Miller/Amanda Stevens

Motion by Jolene Bowman to approve the Purchasing Policy with the typo being corrected on page one, on page 9, under B., adding for Tribal Council approval after quarterly basis, on page 14, Section XVII, B., removing by resolution and that the policy will not take effect until the vendor’s list is completed with in 30-days.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

SPECIAL LAND MINUTES-Committee Member

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation for approval of a 2008 Ag Permit for Lisa Martin, which reads: 14.7 acres, a portion of E1/2, NE1/4, SW1/4 of Sec 13 and a portion of SE1/4, NW1/4, SW1/4 of Sec 13 Red Springs.

Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation for approval of a 2008 Ag Permit for Matt Putnam, which reads: 30 acres in the W1/2, NE1/4, SE1/4, in Sec 15 Red Springs.

Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go along with the Land Committee’s recommendation for approval of a 2008 Ag Permit for Joe Putnam, which reads: 20 acres in a part of the NW1/4, SW1/4, in Sec 14 Red Springs.

Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

SELECTION OF POW-WOW COMMITTEE MEMBER-

Motion by Jolene Bowman to appoint Travis J. Miller to the Pow Wow Committee.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

REQUEST TO POST COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-Jack Hietpas

Motion by Jolene Bowman to post the Comprehensive Planning document for 30-days for review and possible adoption by the Tribal Council.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

REQUEST TO SELL FIREWORKS AT LITTLE STAR-Scott R. Vele

Motion by Jolene Bowman to authorize Scott Vele, a tribal member to sell his fireworks on the tribe’s Little Star Property, west parking lot, from the following dates June 20, 20008 through July 6, 2008, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and that he must show proof of insurance and proper permit.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to go into Executive Session.

Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried at 7:35 PM.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to come out of Executive Session.

Seconded by Gregory L. Miller. Motion carried at 8:30 PM.

While in Executive Session discussion was held on a home bid, a land acquisition, a gaming waiver and a personnel issue.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve legal to make an offer on land number AN-4-08, as described in Executive Session.

Seconded Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott R. Vele to approve resolution number 038-07, for President’s signature, for a gaming waiver for applicant 08.3-W, as recommended by the Gaming Commission and reviewed by the Tribal Council.

Seconded by Gregory L. Miller. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT-

Motion by Scott R. Vele to adjourn.

Seconded by Jolene Bowman. Motion carried at 8:32 PM.