Karuk Tribe

Council Meeting Minutes

April 2, 2009

Happy Camp, California

The meeting was called to order at 5:02 PM by Arch Super, Chairman.

Roll Call

Present

Arch Super, Chairman

Leaf Hillman, Vice Chairman

Florrine Super, Secretary

Leeon Hillman, Treasurer

Roy Arwood, Member

Florence Conrad, Member

Alvis Johnson, Member

Verna Reece, Member

Quorum is established.

The mission statement was read aloud by Florrine Super, Secretary.

1) Approval of the Agenda for April 2, 2009

Leaf Hillman moved and Florrine Super seconded to approve the Agenda with changes. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

2) Approval of the Minutes for February 26, 2009

Florrine Super moved and Verna Reece seconded to approve the Minutes for February 26, 2009. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

3) Toni Downey

Toni was present to request approval of two action items. The first is Resolution 09-R-045 authorizing submission of a proposal to IHS for ARRA funding for medical equipment and supplies in the amount of $16,994.97. It will not be a grant and is non-competitive funding. They used the formal process for review.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florrine Super seconded to approve Resolution 09-R-045. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Her second action item is a request for approval of procurement in the amount of $6,001 to the Exit Light Co. to purchase Exit signs for the facilities. The funding will come from each individual budget depending on the sign location. Florence inquired why the Maintenance budget doesn’t cover this expense. Laura states it is determined based on which program it benefits directly and if it is not easy to identify then it goes to Indirect, however, it is very easy to determine where these are being installed, Maintenance’s budget is Indirect so it cannot be coded there.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve the purchase from Exit Light Co. in the amount of $6,001. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Florence Conrad).

4) Robert Attebery

Robert is present to request approval to provide liability insurance to have open gym at Happy Camp High School. They would be allowed to use the gym when available and when Greg McDonald is available to open the facility for them until school is out. He was told they were no longer issuing keys to the facility for users; they could only access the facility when they were present. Jennifer suggested he contact Mr. Dyar regarding that.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florrine Super seconded to approve providing insurance for open gym at Happy Camp High School for the remainder of the school year. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

5) Jennifer Goodwin

She states the CIBA gathering will be held in Hoopa this year June 26-28, 2009 and they are gathering necessary items to provide that conference. She was asked to negotiate a discounted deal for renting the large tents purchased for the Tribal Reunion. The initial fee that was set was $1,000 per tent, per event which is very high. They are requesting a discounted rate to use them. They will be set up at Tish-Tang and will need to be setup on Thursday and remain through Sunday. The Americorp crew could set them up for them; they would pick them up and bring them back. They have rented it to the Basketweavers in Happy Camp for $500 per tent for the event, which would be ½ price if that amount is more reasonable for their budget. She will see if that is acceptable to them.

Erin and Laura suggest they discuss this further regarding possibly charging the higher rate and having Tribal staff deliver them, set them up, and bring them back to ensure they are handled properly. They can discuss that at the April 16^th Planning Meeting.

6) April Attebury, Tribal Court

April brought several of the Youth Council Members with her who introduced themselves to the audience. Reuben Escobar, their Vice Chairman, gave a speech regarding their last gathering and what they discussed at that time. Arch asked that they introduce themselves in the Karuk Language as well so that they can get practice in front of a group. All of the Youth Leadership Council Members have sweatshirts that have the slogan “Strong Leaders” on them. They discussed fundraising at their last meeting. Leaf is willing to work with the groups; he was recently invited to speak to a Southern California Youth Leadership Group and he would like to see the Tribe’s group do a visit to the State Capital to deliver issues for the Tribes. The California Business Alliance might financially support something like that if they have an idea of what they wanted to do. Robert Goodwin is also willing to help with the kids and work with them as well. Jennifer asked that each youth advise what their future educational and career goals are. They are all interested in further education and all interested in being involved with the firefighting crew. Leaf states there are additional opportunities in the fire crew to do more than fight fire including office and business administration support.

April reviewed her written report; she is pursuing leads on ARRA funding that can help the Tribal Court. The proposal she is working on is due for April 9, 2009. She does not have any action items for this evening.

Florrine Super moved and Verna Reece seconded to approve April’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

7) Jim Berry, KCDC

Not present, written report only, no action items, he is on travel.

Florrine explained to the youth that each director submits a written report; they review the information to see what the programs are doing and keep up to date on expenditures.

Leaf Hillman moved and Verna Reece seconded to approve Jim’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

8) Earl Crosby, DNR

Earl states he has three items for approval, some are closed session.

The first is a request for procurement to repair the Water Quality Program’s Chevrolet vehicle. They took it in for diagnosis and now determined it needs a transfer case. They cannot get bids since it is dismantled at the shop currently as that was the only way they could diagnose the issue for sure. It is not covered by the warranty. The cost will be $2,567.47.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve payment in the amount of $2,567.47 to Northwood Chevrolet. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He states Ron recently went to Wala Wala, WA for a trip to discuss the mussel study and meet with the Berkeley folks at Whitman College and the Klamath Field Institute. He did not realize it was out of state.

Verna Reece moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve travel to Walla Walla, WA November 10, 2008. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Earl’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

9) Scott Quinn, Land/Transportation

Scott was on travel and did not submit a written report. He states he has been working on several projects.

The first is the water tank project on Upper Itroop and the homes and road that Housing hopes to put on the new Evans parcel. He will work with them on the project to ensure that proper specs are used.

He met with BIA regarding the Anavkaam Parking Facility and identified archaeological items located in that area to ease their concerns with that issue and ensured that a monitor would be on site to oversee the construction.

He needs to know if the Tribal Council would like him to pursue the trailer park purchase adjacent to their property in Yreka. He has emailed Laura and is unable to determine if the lease fees from the park would support that purchase reasonably. Once they implemented their right-of-way the number of trailers dropped and he believes that the owner is having a hard time meeting his loan payment. The last price discussed was $275,000. Sami cannot justify it for Housing since they have so many lots still vacant in Yreka. He just needs to know if they want him to continue to pursue it. They advise he should probably let it ride for awhile.

He distributed the revised MOA with Klamath Siskiyou Arts Center to 2 acres rather than 3 which was a typo on the last document. He distributed that for their review; it has already been approved it just had a typo on it. Alan Crockett and Arch both initialed to acknowledge the change.

Earl states that $50,000 has been made available to the Tribe for a roads project in Humboldt County on a County or State Highway. They have chose to let that funding “ride” as they do not have a project that is ready for construction and they can use it at a later date.

He went to Virginia for the National Indian Reservation Roads meeting to discuss that funding and how it will be distributed. All Tribes have to complete their projects by February 10, 2010 to ensure that their funds do not go back into the pool and get redistributed to the other Tribes. He is participating on the workgroup to determine how those funds are distributed. He hopes to have a project ready for that redistribution next year. He does not believe it will be a problem for the Karuk Tribe as they should have their funding obligated by the end of the Summer for the current year’s project.

He states that he was approved up to $20,000 to for a loader at auction. The one he wanted sold for a higher amount. He has located another unit at Central Equipment in the amount of $18,440 which will come with new tires, two sets of chains, and delivery to them. It would come from Ishpook Leasing and then be bought back by his program. He could then use that equipment and only have to hire an operator to open Gray Back themselves this year. It is slightly smaller than a 950. They hope to have the road open by Memorial Day weekend.

Leaf Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to approve the purchase of the front end loader from Central Equipment in the amount of $18,440. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

He states he and Sandi just finished a grant for environmental justice funding for a Community Based Transportation Plan.

Verna Reece moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Scott’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

10) Erin Hillman, Administrative Programs & Compliance

Erin has action items requiring approval in addition to her written report.

The first is the revised Request for Qualifications for the People’s Center Coordinator based on recommendations made at the Museum Advisory Board Meeting in Orleans. They are hoping that some of these changes will increase the number of individuals interested. She reviewed the changes and requested their approval. Their hope is to identify a Tribal Member who can provide this service for them.

At the meeting they also discussed the NAGPRA Program as there is funding that needs to be spent by December 31, 2009; if those funds are not spent, they must be returned.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve the revised RFQ for the People’s Center Coordinator position. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Her second and third items are the policy revisions to the GA and CSD policies remaining from the February Council Meeting; she was unable to attend on March 19 for this matter so is requesting approval tonight. The LIAP Committee had requested language regarding two items. The first is compliance time limits for outstanding debt prior to being eligible for service. Currently, individuals come forward for assistance and make one payment to be eligible; however, they then do not continue to remain current. They have suggested that they be current for at least three months before being eligible. She states if they would like to discuss it further, they can hold it over.

The other policy change was to add language to the CSD policy regarding non-native parents who apply for assistance on behalf of their native children allowing them to be eligible to apply for the child who would receive the benefit. She states that can also be carried over for further discussion. They will table both to the April 16 Planning Meeting.

She received an email that the Special Forest Products Ruling has been suspended another thirty days so they are not required to get permits still at this time for gathering.

Leaf Hillman moved and Florrine Super seconded to approve Erin’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

11) Dion Wood, TERO

Written report only, not present. No action items.

Florrine Super moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Dion’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

12) Ann Escobar, KTHA

She was present to review the written report. She has one action item for approval.

Her action item is an amendment to the 2008 IHP Grant regarding the Economic Stimulus funding. HUD has the funding and it is ready for release. Leaf asked why it states it is a Sample; she states she is unsure, she did not prepare the document. The funding is ready to be sent through for construction in a couple of weeks to begin installing the HVAC system on the old Administration Building Elder’s Units that are upstairs. They will remove the monitors and wall heaters and replace the windows with vinyl windows. Arch states it needs to have the sample language removed before signature.

Verna Reece moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve the amendment. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Erin asked what they will do with the old monitors and windows. Ann states they will discuss that at their Quarterly Planning Meeting on April 15.

Verna Reece moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Ann’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

13) Rick Hill, Grant Writer

Rick was present to review their written report with the Tribal Council.

He states they are working with the LIAP, TANF, and Elders programs to gather income data necessary for the 2009 ICDBG Grant.

He worked on the ANA Grant with Sue Burcell for KCDC and the Computer Center. Hester completed the HRSA Grant with Lessie for submission. He is starting the RAC Grant for a forest land technical education program in conjunction with the Computer Center.

They are evaluating grant opportunities through the recently approved ARRA; they plan to meet with Erin and Bob to discuss those opportunities and determine what will fit their needs.

Hester completed the Department of Energy grant which is under review.

The 2008 National Endowment grant for the basketweavers was awarded to fund the Yreka, Happy Camp, and Orleans basket classes.

Hester is reviewing data from the 2007 HRSA Community Needs Assessment to gather information for the Circles of Care Grant.

Verna Reece moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Rick’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

14) Ruth Rouvier, Language

Ruth is present to review her written report. The Phrase of the Month is Yeeshiip (great, best)!

She has one action item for approval which is a Revision to Contract 09-C-020 with Julian Lang to reduce the time to only one year rather than three years which can be renewed annually. The other change is to the copyright language allowing the contractor to use the materials for his own purposes. She spoke to Erin about this and also they obtained an opinion from Stephanie Dolan. She feels it is good because it increases the degree to which the language materials are used and distributed which helps them. Arch would like to discuss this in closed session further.

She reviewed the contents of her written report with the Council. She states that the Yreka Speaker’s Circle made the front page of the Siskiyou Daily News; it was only a photo since the reporter was out of town and the photographer was the only one available. She continues to seek other funding for the program.

Leaf Hillman moved ad Florrine Super seconded to approve Ruth’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

15) Laura Mayton, CFO

She was present to review her written report.

She has one action item which is a request from Paula McCarthy for a donation of a $50 gift certificate to the Basketweaver’s Gathering. Since she is not present tonight, she requested approval for her.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve the donation. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

She participated in an online demo of the MIP system to determine if they would like to convert to that program. The cost would be over $60,000 which is quite high. She will be looking at purchasing a report writing and fixed asset module and also speeding up the system to cut the amount of time taken to run reports.

She states that the Yreka Smoke Shop expenses are up to $108,000; she would like to establish a repayment schedule but they need to get established first. Laura states she heard a rumor that California may implement a large tax which could allow their profits to go higher because they would not be subject to the state tax. They have moved into the trailer now.

She has been working with Scott on the K-Rock Aggregate and the initial thought that the project would repay the startup costs. There have been two issues so far, one that the project may not be complete by the end of the fiscal year, the other that they may not need as much rock which would result in not recovering all of their investment.

They have received the drawdown request from BIA meaning the funding will arrive soon which is good news. She met with TANF earlier today to discuss their program issues. Leaf and Bob plan to meet with representatives in Sacramento next week to attempt to speed that process along. Laura states that Daniel has mentioned that there may be some initial limitations on the startup and administrative costs for the TANF program and she continues to seek clarification on that. They may need to change how they charge the costs based on the information they receive.

She continues to track the Adult Dental issue with State Medi-cal. She has not receive definitive information regarding if the funding will be cut or not and she will continue to track that and see what is going on.

Roy Arwood moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Laura’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf thanked Bob for his work on the BIA AFA to get that done and get the funding in. Laura expressed her thanks as well to both Bob and Erin for working on that to get the funding into them.

16) Jennifer Goodwin, Education

She was present to review her written report. She does not have any action items for the meeting this evening. She reviewed her written report which included budget information for her program.

Funding remains in tutoring for Tribal Members and Descendents. There will be funding for the 2009-10 school year as well. She worked to gather information for the Self Governance Department; she was able to gather information indicating that they served 61 K-8 students with tutoring, 21 college graduates, and 82 students served by grant awards as well.

Florence asked if they have had any contact with the 21 students who are college graduates and if they are courting them for employment and how they can continue to be connected to the Tribe. She believes they need to keep in touch with them during their education to remind them where they come from and how they can get work with the Tribe. She states that everyone needs to work on this, not Education alone. Jennifer states they have been discussing setting up an online correspondence tool to keep in touch with those students and what they are doing.

Erin suggested that she, Sara, and Jennifer work toward how they can get information to the students in the program. Laura states another suggestion is to send letters to the students congratulating the graduates and inviting them to a sit down dinner with the Tribal Council to find out who they are and what their career goals are to encourage them to stay connected. A notice in the newsletter each quarter inviting them to come back would be helpful as well.

Applications for the next year for both rent vouchers and the grant program will be distributed in the next couple of weeks. She was working on gathering information for the grants department. July 31, 2009 will be the deadline this year which is a Friday.

She states she is working on the Berkeley trip this year for the youth and the Indian Club and any Council Members who are willing to help and possibly attend should contact her.

Pihnef continues to work in the office and will be with them at least through June. He is a great help and comes in to help her daily.

Verna Reece moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Jennifer’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

17) Robert Goodwin, Self-Governance

Bob was present to review his written report; he has several action items for approval this evening.

The first action item is approval of Resolution 09-R-027 for the FY 2009 BIA AFA which was not included when it was approved. Agreement 09-A-015 would be rescinded because it is a Funding Agreement and technically a grant, not an MOU or MOA. This is based on the recently revised fiscal policy definitions. Laura feels there should be a Resolution because they are seeking funding but because there is an agreement between the Tribe and BIA there should be an agreement number as well. Erin does not have an issue with the Agreement number staying in place since it was approved that way.

Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Resolution 09-R-027. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

The next is Resolution 09-R-041 updating the second alternate on the CATG to be himself instead of Hector Garcia. The other delegates remain as Arch Super and Roy Arwood as an alternate.

Leaf Hillman moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Resolution 09-R-041. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Roy asked if he should participate in the conference calls since he is the alternate. Bob states that would be fine.

He requested travel to Sacramento, April 7-9, 2009 for himself, Leaf Hillman, and Craig Tucker to the Klamath Settlement meeting. Roy would like to attend as well.

Leeon Hillman moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve travel for Leaf Hillman, Craig Tucker, Roy Arwood, and Robert Goodwin. 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 2 pupitihara (Leaf Hillman, Leeon Hillman).

He requested out of the area travel for himself and Arch Super to the BIA TBAC Quarterly Meeting in Washington, DC, May 11-14, 2009. This is the week before the conference in Florida, he would like to have approval for him to travel to Florida over the weekend to save the cost of traveling back to the West Coast in between conferences.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve travel to Washington, DC, May 11-14, 2009 for Robert Goodwin and Arch Super, including weekend travel from DC to Florida for Robert Goodwin for the Self Governance Conference. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Florrine Super).

He requested financial support for the Happy Camp High School Baseball and Softball teams to purchase bats and some gloves for the team in the amount of $1,000 ($500 to each team). The Booster Club does not have funding available for donations at this time. The majority of the team members are either members or descendents. They have uniforms and Linda Zink would be willing to do the embroidery if they would purchase hats for them. Laura states that the Happy Camp High School Booster Club should fund these expenses as well. It was stated that the boys played today without hats and in their basketball jerseys. Roy would like to discuss this in closed session.

He requested out of the area travel to Salt Lake City, UT for himself, Leaf Hillman, and Craig Tucker, April 20-22, 2009 for the Klamath Settlement Plenary meeting.

Roy Arwood moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve travel to Salt Lake City, UT, April 20-22, 2009 for Robert Goodwin, Leaf Hillman, and Craig Tucker for the Klamath Settlement Plenary Meeting. 5 haa, 0 puuhara, 2 pupitihara (Leaf Hillman, Leeon Hillman).

He requested approval of Resolution 09-R-046 for Amendment #1 to the BIA AFA revising section 2 regarding services to be assumed by the Tribe adding the roads and transportation planning programs; funding for these two items cannot be reprogrammed for other activities.

Leaf Hillman moved and Leeon Hillman seconded to approve Resolution 09-R-046. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara. (Florrine Super not present for voting).

Ramona has requested he attend the next Region 9 EPA Conference in July; he does not have the dates and location at this time but Ramona needs to know so that she can coordinate the reimbursement for the costs which will be covered by them. Arch states he can approve travel as his Supervisor because it will not be out of the area.

He requested some meeting dates in June and July to meet with Amy and Gordon Smith regarding the multi-year AFA with BIA for the coming fiscal year(s). Erin would like to be a part of the meeting; however she will be gone June 8-13, 2009. Bob would like her there as well as Laura. The meeting will be in Happy Camp. They selected June 15, 16, 22, and 23 as the dates for BIA to choose from. He would like as many Council Members as possible to attend the meeting. Roy states to add that information to the Outlook invitation so they realize they need to be there. Leeon suggests the morning as well.

He requested that he be removed from closed session as it is not necessary this evening.

Leeon Hillman moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Bob’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

18) Robert Attebery, LIAP

He was present to review his written report. He does not have any action items for this evening.

He included his budgetary and statistical information. Applications have slowed greatly; many individuals who are eligible for assistance have maxed out their available funds at this point. He is going to work on updating files and getting them in order.

He has received a number of applications for the HIP program and raised the number received and the legwork he has done for getting those applications in for the Tribe. They will move forward the environmentals and other necessary work on those as they can.

Verna Reece moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve Robert’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

19) Fred Burcell, Maintenance/Construction/Automotive

Written report only, not present. No action items.

Florence Conrad moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Fred’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

20) Sara Spence, Human Resources

Written report only, she has no action items for open session. She reviewed her written report with the Council.

She states the background check results for the election appointment should be back at the end of the month so they can make a selection to appoint next month. The FY 2008 audit went well and there were no findings, the files were all in order. State Indian Health also visited and reviewed the personnel files. Now she will be getting ready for the AAAHC accreditation conversion visit in mid-June.

Newsletter articles are due May 15, 2009 and she needs to set a date with Florrine for the first Reunion Planning Meeting. The Reunion will be August 29, 2009.

Leeon Hillman and Verna Reece seconded to approve Sara’s report. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

21) Happy Camp Little League

Happy Camp Little League is requesting donations for their Opening Day Raffle. Anything they can donate would be appreciated. They would like to take this to closed session as well.

22) Phone Votes

a) Request approval resolution 09-R-033 authorizing submission of the Karuk Circles of Care Bi-Annual report and application for continuation of the SAMHSA funded project and request for budget year two appropriation in the amount of $117,264.44. Passed.

b) Request approval for out of State travel for Toby Reusze, Robert Super, Mace DeLorme and Tanya Busby to Albuquerque NM April 4-10, 2009. Travel is refundable by CRIHB. Passed.

c) Request approval of resolution 09-R-032 authorizing submission of the ANA grant for Wildland Fire Prevention & Suppression Workforce Development for $1,000,000.00. Passed.

d) Request approval of resolution 09-R-030 authorizing submission of a grant proposal to HRSA in the amount of $143,613. Passed.

e) Request approval of agreement 09-A-020 between DNR and KTHA for removal of the Delaney mobile home project. Passed.

f) Request approval of out of state travel for Ruth Rouvier and Phil Albers to Tempe, AZ April 30-May 2, 2009. Passed.

g) Request approval of procurement and allow payment to YSI in the amount of $5,870.10 for equipment to take water samples. Passed.

h) Request approval of procurement and allow payment to Aquatic Analysts for samples for water quality. The cost is $100 per sample and the amount of samples is undetermined due to unknown need. Passed.

i) Request approval of resolution 09-R-029 authorizing submission of a request to BIA to place Itroop on the road and facilities long range transportation plan. Passed.

j) Request approval to donate two additional loads of gravel to the Ferry Point Project. Passed.

k) Request approval of the support letter to the Tuscarora Nation’s ANA language grant application. Passed.

l) Request approval of agreement 09-A-016 between the Karuk Tribe, Education Department and Southern Oregon University Consortium. Passed.

m) Request approval of procurement and allow the purchase of fish tags in the amount of $7,800 from Biomark. Passed.

n) Request approval to authorize payment for two non-employees to attend seminar on Basket Care and Conservation March 23-24, 2009 in Eureka CA. Passed.

o) Request approval of resolution 09-R-034 authorizing submission of a request to IHS AARA and M&I funds to assist in paying for or fully pay for HVAC replacement in HC, generator costs, solar power installation, upgrade / repairs to YR HVAC system for $620,000.00. Passed.

p) Request approval of resolution 09-R-036 authorizing acceptance of the Happy Camp Fire Protection Strategy project outlined in task order FS#-09-IA-11050500-013 for $40,000. Passed.

q) Request approval of resolution 09-R-035 authorizing submission of a proposal to the BIA for dam removal and relicensing including concurrent settlement negotiations in the amount of $616,734. Passed.

r) Request approval of resolution 09-R-037 authorizing submission of a proposal to seek $1,000 from the Administration on Aging for outreach to Elders. Passed.

Closed Session from 8:21 pm to 10:51 pm.

Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to accept the Brazille Flat land gift. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Florence Conrad moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to authorize Robert Goodwin, Leaf Hillman, and Scott Quinn to continue to move forward with interested parties to negotiate details of parcels located in Forks of Salmon. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Roy Arwood moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to approve Resolution 09-R-031 enrolling four members into the Karuk Tribe. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara. They now have 3,548 members and 2,683 descendents.

Consensus: To revisit Tribal Member #2761’s request at the April 16 meeting.

Florence Conrad moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve the DNR Fiscal Assistant position description. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Florence Conrad moved and Alvis Johnson seconded to reclassify Employee #6435 as the DNR Fiscal Assistant. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Verna Reece seconded to approve a loan for Tribal Member #2053 in the amount of $1,500 to be repaid through $50 per pay period deductions from KTHA Employee #2231’s payroll checks. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leaf Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to allow Tribal Member #295 to sell merchandise to the People’s Center with the agreement that 50% of the purchases go toward the outstanding HUD loan at the rate of $25 per month. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leeon Hillman moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to approve revising the title of the Bookkeeper position to Controller. 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Florrine Super).

Consensus: To move forward with recruiting a part time grant writer to work two days per week to begin training and work toward transitioning Employee #8900 toward 50% time at KCDC immediately and 100% at October 1, 2009.

Consensus: Employee #1653 will research the copyright issues related to the Language Program Contracts further and report back.

Consensus: To deny the request for assistance from individual for Tribal Member #2578’s spouse. The request needs to come directly from the family.

Consensus: To deny the loan request from Tribal Member #3809 and refer them to the General Assistance Program and Education prior to reconsidering the request.

Florrine Super moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to donate two $25 gift certificates to the People’s Center for the Little League Opening Day Raffle. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Consensus: To refer the request for assistance at Happy Camp High School back to the Happy Camp High School Booster Club; the request is for non-personalized equipment that can be used for teams in the future as well.

Consensus: To schedule a meeting with Almond Valley Insurance for Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10am.

Florrine Super moved and Florence Conrad seconded to approve travel for Babbie Peterson to Rockville, MD, April 27-30, 2009 pending Lessie’s Supervisory approval. 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Consensus: To deny the loan request from Tribal Member #2851.

Consensus: Florrine Super will gather further information regarding the meetings at the Siskiyou County Jail regarding a Medical Assistant Training Program to determine if they are something she should participate in.

Roy Arwood and Alvis Johnson seconded to appoint Florrine Super and Florence Conrad to alternate attending the monthly TANF Staff Meetings. 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 3 pupitihara (Florrine Super, Florence Conrad, and Verna Reece).

The email from Tribal Member #3423 regarding Katimiin was discussed by the Tribal Council.

They reminded each other that cigarette sales in the People’s Center was to be a temporary solution that still needs to be monitored and explored for an alternate location.

Florence Conrad excused herself at 10:49 PM.

Leaf Hillman moved and Roy Arwood seconded to compensate KTHA Employee #9273 $350 for services provided at Ferry Point. 5 haa, 1 puuhara (Florrine Super), 0 pupitihara.

Florrine Super moved and Leaf Hillman seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:52 am.

Next Meeting Date: April 23, 2009 at 5PM in Orleans.

Submitted by,

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Arch Super, Chairman

Recording Secretary, Sara Spence