Karuk Tribe of
Meeting Minutes – April 12, 2007
Meeting called to order at 5:41 pm, by Arch Super,
Chairman
Roll Call:
Arch Super, Chairman
Leaf Hillman, Vice-Chairman
Leeon Hillman, Treasurer
Alvis “Bud” Johnson, Member
at Large
Robert Goodwin, Member at
Large
Sonny Davis, Member at Large
Roy Arwood, Member at Large
Absent:
Florrine Super, Secretary
(Leave/ Excused)
Quorum is established.
The Health
Agenda:
Robert motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve the agenda with changes, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Minutes of March 8, 2007:
Florence motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve the minutes, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Guests: Craig Tucker, Klamath Campaign Coordinator:
Craig thanked the Council for
their opportunity for allowing him to present things to the Council.
He has one contract to
present with Jeanette Quinn the number is 07-C-048. The contract has been
approved by Laura Mayton and Erin Hillman, The contract is for $7,165. It is
sole source to Jeanette Quinn. She is specified in the grant and is written
into it. The funding comes from a youth education grant. She works with
children on a series of activities including field trips, to and from fish
hatcheries and the mouth of the rivers.
Robert motioned and
Florence seconded to approve contract 07-C-048 between the Karuk Tribe and
Jeanette Quinn, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Craig also presented grant
proposals. The first is a $30,000 to the Patagonia foundation specifying funds
for a trip to
Leaf motioned and Sonny
seconded to approve resolution 07-R-050 in the amount of $30,000 to
He would also like approval
for resolution number is 07-R-052. This grant submission will cover portions of
salary and travel expenses.
Robert motioned and Leeon
seconded to approve resolution 07-R-052 in the amount of $50,000 to Panta Rhea,
7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
He would like to present a
grant request for $10,000 specific for travel expenses to Panta Rhea also. It
is for all travel expenses to
Director’s reports:
1.) Lessie, DQMCH Aubrey:
Written report provided, not
present.
Lessie is currently
unavailable, but David Eisenberg is sitting in for her and Martha so if there
are any questions then he is available to assist in answering them.
Robert motioned and Leeon
seconded to approve out of state travel for Lessie Aubrey and Norlyn Peters to
Chicago, IL June 29-30, 2007 for AAAHC Conference, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0
pupitihara.
Robert motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve Lessie’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
2.) Joe Snapp, Substance & Alcohol Abuse Program:
Written report provided, and
Joe is present to review his report with the Council.
Joe announced that he has a
client receiving inpatient care. At the facility there is a more appropriate
counselor servicing the client and Joe would like to keep the client at the
treatment center a little longer. It is an additional $4,000 in funding to
extend the services. Laura explained that the program has done really well in
maintaining their funding, and the CAIR program would be utilized if no other
funding is available.
Robert motioned and Alvis
seconded to approve payment of $4,000 for care of client, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1
pupitihara (Leaf Hillman).
The septic system at Oak
Knoll needs replaced. Dan Falkenstein viewed the septic system, and it is
rusted through it is recommended to be replaced. The architect that did the
renovation plans thought she could engineer new plans for a septic tank for at
least $1,500.
Joe will get further
information on this, and obtain bids from different engineers and bring this
back to the Council for their review.
Joe explained that there were
previous discussions from HealTherapy to begin a youth treatment center.
However, this isn’t nearing anytime soon. Joe believes that IHS being explored
by the Tribe with a letter of intent to IHS would benefit the Tribe as well as
the youths that would use the facility. Joe outlined the arrangement, but it is
not an agreement or set in stone, basically the property would be bought and
leased to HealTherapy with ownership being with the Tribe. A letter of intent
to approach IHS for funds availability for a project of this nature was
presented by Joe for the Council to approve.
There are group homes all
over the State, but not as effective for our people as they could be. It is a
juvenile probationer that is from juvenile hall and the juvenile probation
facilities that would access this facility and Tribal clients as well.
Arch asked if there has ever
been a plan presented by Heal Therapy regarding this. They are unable to fund
this project on their own, which is why they are approaching the Tribe for a
letter of support.
Leaf motioned and
The CAIR budget doesn’t reflect
how much funding has been received. Joe explained that there has been
approximately $14,000 received. Since the beginning of the fiscal year they
have billed about $30,000 which is a large improvement since Anthony took over
the billing process.
Florence motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve Joe’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
3.) Martha Schrock, EDHHS:
Written report provided, not
present.
David is presenting Martha’s
report. David explained that there is one action item. There is travel that Amy
Coapman would like to attend June 14-16, 2007 in
Robert motioned and Alvis
seconded to approve out of state travel for Amy Coapman to Phoenix AZ, June
14-16, 2007 for a HIV Clinical Update Conference, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0
pupitihara.
The clinics have submitted
reports on their facilities as well as the Social Services staff, Suzanna
Hardenburger and Martha’s EDHHS updates are attached to the report.
The third party is spent at
81%. Laura explained that the third party expenditures are spending faster than
a normal rate.
Leaf would like further
information on the conflict with the HealTherapy and Siskiyou County Behavioral
Health program regarding referrals from Chuck or the Karuk Tribal Health
Program. Joe explained that the Tribe is trying to obtain the authority to
refer directly to HealTherapy but have to go through Behavioral Health and the clients
do not want to go to Behavioral Health in Yreka. There are concerns from
Behavioral Health and they are refusing referrals from Karuk Health providers
directly to HealTherapy. This is being challenged by Chuck Lent and necessary
steps to ensure Karuk Health patients are receiving fair and equal access by
appropriately licensed providers to the HealTherapy program.
Robert would like an update
on Wednesday regarding the issue identified in Chuck’s report regarding
behavioral health. Chuck should also be notified to attend and provide the
recommendation on how the Council should move forward on the issue.
Leaf motioned and Robert
seconded to approve Martha’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
4.) Chris Kleeman, IT Manager:
Not present, no report
provided.
Chris is currently on
maternity leave. He does not have any issues or problems within the IT
Department. David explained that any questions or comments from the Council will
be reported back to Chris if they should have any.
Laura did explain that the
previous estimate for Microsoft licensing fees was $180,000 and it has now been
revised to $80,000. She is very happy about the lower estimate and happy that
the Council chose to wait instead of being rushed into paying unspecified fees.
5.) David Eisenberg, PHN:
Written report provided, and
David is present to review his report.
David explained that under
the diabetic grant it appears under spent, however it is a reconciliation issue
and not under spent.
The remainder of the budget
figures is on schedule. The diabetic audit was completed and they are improving
actions that make a difference in patients’ lives. The most important aspect of
the auditing is that this worked well and has identified better ways to serve
patients.
There is a fun run “bunny hop”
at the Yreka clinic rain or shine on April 14, 2007. All are welcome.
Florence motioned and
Robert seconded to approve Chris’ report, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara (Roy Arwood
absent for vote).
6.) Patti White, Database Administrator:
Written report provided and
Patti is present to review her written report.
Patti explained that she
completed two reports, and provided them to the Council for their review.
The IHS network was infected
by numerous viruses, but Karuk was not affected due to the amount of security
on the system. Chris and Gerry have done an excellent job in securing the
system and network of the Tribe.
Florence motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve Patti’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
7.) Vickie Walden, Senior RDA:
Written report provided, not
present.
Vickie has one action item.
It is procurement for an intra-oral camera purchase. The funding is to come
from a grant written by Amy Coapman specifically to purchase the camera for the
dental department.
Leaf motioned and Alvis
seconded to approve Vickie’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Requests: None
at this time.
Informational:
Jennifer Goodwin, Education Coordinator:
Jennifer explained that there
is a meeting for the Joint Unified School Districts. The meeting is in regards
to the School Boards intent to deviate from promises made at their previous
meeting regarding termination of the Indian Education Program for the school.
Jennifer will attend the next meeting to ensure the Indian children are
represented and funding set aside for Native American children is used appropriately.
Leaf believes that a Council representative should be present and should have a
statement at that time on behalf of the Tribal Council. Alvis, Arch, Sonny and
possibly Bob will attend with Jennifer. The meeting is set for April 17, 2007 at
6 PM beginning closed session and at 7 PM open session.
Robert explained that a
letter should be drafted regarding the deceptive tactics used by the board. Jennifer
will draft this letter outlining the school boards failure to follow policy and
procedures set for the program.
Closed Session:
Leaf motioned and Robert
seconded to approve a loan to Tribal Member #8819 in the amount of $624 with
payments via a payroll deduction if she accepts the loan, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1
pupitihara (
Consensus: to have Tribal Member #2353 present her request in specific written
format to the KTHA Board as she has not approached them yet with her situation
or posed her recommendation to them directly.
Consensus: from the Council that the Council Secretary position is currently
unpaid and there is no intent to make it a paid position, also the Election
Committee shall review their budget to be well educated of the line items and
expenses.
Consensus: for employee # 0506 to review fiscal impact along with feasibility of
renting space from KTHA.
Consensus: to table request from Tribal Member # 335 to Wednesday.
Leaf motioned and Robert
seconded to postpone delinquency of Tribal Member # 1066 loan agreement in
order to establish eligibility for assistance. Joe’s program will provide
payment up to $600 for rent and electricity which will come from the CAIR
program, the Karuk Tribe will authorize up to $200 for a food voucher payable to
Parry’s Market, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Alvis motioned and Leaf
seconded to provide a loan to Tribal Member # 1884 in the amount of $973 with
$50 payments monthly via a payroll deduction, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara
(Robert Goodwin).
Consensus: to table request from Tribal Member # 1521 to Wednesday.
Robert motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve travel and perdiem for employee # 1017 to Medford OR, June
12, 2007 for his services as an expert witness, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leaf will also be on travel
to
Leaf believes that there be a
position paper that is read into the record April 19, 2007 in
The Consortium meeting in May
15-17, 2007 and permission for the annual self governance conference.
Hector requested out of state
travel for himself, Arch Super, Carrie Davis and Sonny Davis to attend the
annual self governance conference.
Robert motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve out of state travel for Arch Super and Hector Garcia to the
Self Governance Conference in Anaheim, CA. May 6-10, 2007 contingent on a
meeting scheduled with the BIA Representative. Also, approval for up to 1-3
days of the conference not the entire week depending on said meeting date, 6
haa, 1 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Leaf motioned and Robert
seconded to approve out of state travel for Roy Arwood to deliver the position
to the California Nations Indian Gaming Commission April 19, 2007 in San Diego,
CA, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Roy Arwood)
Robert motioned and Leeon
seconded to seat Holly Hensher on the ICW Committee, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0
pupitihara.
Leaf motioned and Leeon
seconded to approve resolution 07-R-049 authorizing ICW intervention, 7 haa, 0
puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Robert motioned and Sonny seconded
to approve out of state travel for up to 20 people to Omaha NE, 5 haa, 0
puuhara, 2 pupitihara (Leeon Hillman & Florence Conrad)
Robert motioned and Leaf
seconded to increase the credit limit of employee # 5541 credit card an
additional $2,500, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Florence motioned and Leaf
seconded to seat the three members to the KTHA Board that were submitted, 2
haa, 1 puuhara (Robert Goodwin), 3 pupitihara (Sonny Davis, Leeon Hillman, Roy
Arwood). Moved to Wednesday for clarification.
Robert motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve travel for Roy Arwood to Sacramento, CA. for a CRIHB
quarterly board of directors meeting April 19-21, 2007, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara
(Roy Arwood).
Florence motioned and Leaf
seconded to approve out of state travel for Roy Arwood to Reno, NV for 1st
Annual CRIHB Training Conference May 1-3, 2007, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara
(Roy Arwood).
Consensus: the complaint
received from former resident of land down river is resolved and no further
action is needed. She shall be notified that the Tribe will take no further
action and if necessary the Tribe’s attorney shall draft a letter to that
effect.
Leaf motioned and
Informational: Robert
Goodwin updated the Council regarding business partner’s intent to sell his
portion of CT inc., and how that will be reviewed on all sides as to how it
will affect Karuk Diversified Enterprises. There will be discussions with Eric
regarding his desire to stay on board only as an affiliation.
Alvis motioned and Sonny
seconded to adjourn meeting at 12:43 AM, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.
Next meeting date: May 10, 2007 at 5 PM in Happy Camp, CA.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Arch Super, Chairman
Recording Secretary, Barbara Snider