Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. so·ard of Directors 1991 Resolution Titles
RESOLUTION TITLE SUBMITTED BY
91-1 FOLLOW-UP ON YUKON FLATS RESOLUTIONS Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board
91-2 YUKON FLATS IS INDIAN COUNTRY Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board
91-3 PROTECT PORCUPINE CARIBOU HERD - ITS ECOSYSTEM AND Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board THE GWICH'IN WAY OF LIFE
FUR COOPERATIVE FINANCING - 1990-1991 Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board
91-5 AIRPLANE HUNTING ON THE YUKON FLATS Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board
91-6 A RESOLUTION FOR TCC TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board STUDY TOWARDS ESTABLISHING A TRIBAL COURT SYSTEM WITHIN THE YUKON FLATS SUBREGION
91-7 YUKON FLATS REGION ELDEAL Y CARE FAGILtTY Yukon Flats Subregion·al Advisory Board
91-8 YUKON FLATS HEALTH CENTER GENERATOR Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board
91-9 YUKON FLATS WATER/SEWER/SOLID WASTE Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board
91-10 SUPPORTING YOUTH CENTER IN FORT YUKON Native Village of Fort Yukon for the Youth Survivors and Yukon flats Subreglonal Advisory --~" Soard
91-11 TCC REGION SPRING DUCK HUNT Beaver Village Council and Yul 91-12 BEAVER AIRPORT/DOT PATENT Circle and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 91-i3 BEAVER FIRE PROTECTION Beaver Village Council and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 91-14 VILLAGE AIRPORT LIGHTS -VENET!E Venetie and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 91-15 VENETIE VPSO Venetie Youth Delegate and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 91-16 TOK SUBREGION ELDERS HOME Dot Lake Youth Delegate and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-17 ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE FOR HEALY LAKE Healy Lake Traditional Council and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-18 HEALY LAKE SCHOOL & WATER/SEWER PROJECTS Healy Lake Village Council and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory BOard ···~ .. 91-19 HEALY LAKE ROAD UPGRADE AND EQUIPMENT FUNDING Healy Lake Village Council and Upper Tan:cina Subregional Advisory Board 491-34.1 Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Titles RESOLUTION TITLE SUBMITTED BY 91-20 HEALY LAKE HOUSING Healy Lake Village Council and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-21 HEALY LAKE ALLOTMENTS Healy Lake Village Council and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-22 CONTINUE/COMPLETE WATER/SEWER SYSTEM IN NULJffO Village of Nulato and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board 91-23 KOYUKUK COMMUNITY BALLPARK Koyukuk and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board 91-24 EXPANDED 4-H PROGRAMS AT GALENA louden Village Council and Yukon KoyukuK Subregional Advisory Board 91-25 YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM Louden Village Council and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board 91-26 GALENA YOUTH CENTER Louden Village Council and Yukon Koyu\rnk Subregional Advisory Board 91-27 OPERATIONAL GRANTS - VILLAGE COUNCILS Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board and Louden Village Council 91-28 GALENA PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board and Louden Village Council 91-29 GALENA DFYS SERVICES Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board. Louden Village Council and Village of Nulato 91-30 GALENA AREA ELDER TRANSPORTATION Galena and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board 91-31 KOYUKUK SEARCH AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT Lao Lolnitz, Yukon Koyukuk 91-32 SPIRIT RECOVERY CAMP Koyukuk and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board 91-33 MEDFRA ALCOHOL RECOVERY CAMP Upper Kuskokwim Subregion 91-34 MEDFRA RUNWAY Upper Kuskokwim Subregion and Medfra 91-35 RECLASSIFICATION OF MEDFRA AS A NATIVE GROUP Upper Kuskokwlm Subregion and Medfra 91-36 RUBY TO MCGRATH ROAD DEVELOPMENT Upper Kuskokwim Subregion 91-37 NIKOLAI IRHNHUD HOUSING PROJECT Kuskokwlm Subregional Advisory Board and Nikolai 491-34.2 Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Titles RESO# RESOLUTION TITLE SUBMITTED BY 91-38 REQUEST FOR NEW HUD HOMES AND ELDERS UNfTS McGrath Native Village Council and Kuskokwim IN MCGRATH Subregional Advisory Board 91-:39 MCGRATH EROSION CONTROL Kuskokwim Subregion 91-40 MCGRATH FAA SURPLUS PROPERTY Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board ond McGrath Native Village Council 91-41 TELIDA YOUTH GROUP HOME Upper Kuskokwim Subregion and Telida 91-42 TELIDA STATE AIRPORT EQUIPMENT Upper Kuskokwim Subregion and Telida 91-43 CHAMA! CENTER ROOF REPAIR Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board and McGrath Native Village Council 91-44 MCGRATH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE McGrath Subregion 91-45 TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY MASEK, 1991 IDITAROD Lower Yukon TRAIL RACER 91-46 TRIBUTE TO KEN CHASE 1991 IDITAROD TRAIL RACER lower Yukon 91-47 SPIRJT CAMP FOR THE YOUTH. LOWER YUKON lower Yukon and Holy Cross 91-48 LOWER YUKON SUBREGIONAL RECOVERY CAMP Lower Yukon 91-49 TRAIL MARKERS BETWEEN VILLAGES - LOWER YUKON Lower Yukon 91-50 ROAD TO NEW GRAVEL SITE- SHAGELUK Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and Shageluk IRA 91-51 SHAGELUK MEAT/FISH PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and Shageluk 91-52 SHAGELUK FISH HATCHERY lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and Shageluk 91-53 LOWER YUKON SEARCH AND RESCUE Lower Yukon 91-54 OPPOSING POSTAL SERVICE PROPOSAL FOR REDUCED Fairbanks Subregional Board and Yukon Tanana SERVICES TO VILLAGES Subregional Advisory Board 91-55 BLM EFF TAX WITHHOLDING Leo Lolnitz, Koyukuk 91-56 CONTRACT PROPOSALS Mitch Demientieff 91-57 FIRE CONTROL MANAGEMENT McGrath Subregion ...... "' 91-58 SUBSISTENCE FISHING Hughes and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisoiy Board 491-34.3 Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Titles RESOLUTION TITLE SUBMITTED BY 91-59 SUBSISTENCE PROTECTION FOR NATIVE LANDS Mitch Demientieff 91-60 THE NATIVE SUBSISTENCE LIFESTYLE WILL PREVAIL Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 91-61 NATIVE TRAPPING Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 91-62 FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR BERING SEAS Steven Bergman, Sr., Yl.ikon Flats Subregional FISHERIES ASSOCIATION Advisory Board 91-63 EQUALIZATION OF COMMERCIAL ALLOCATIONS Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and AND SUSTAINED YIELD Grayling 91-64 CHILD SUPPORT Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-65 INVOLUNTARY REMOVAL OF VILLAGE PEOPLE Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-66 DROP-IN CENTER SUPPORT Fairbsrnks Native Association and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-67 ALASKA NATIVE COUNSELORS Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-68 ISSUANCE OF STOCK TO NEW NATIVES Hazel Thompson, Youth 91-69 NATIVE GROUP CLAIMS Medfra, Lake Minchumina and Canyon Village 91•70 TRIBAL LAND BASE Dot Lake and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-71 ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES Resolutions Committee ior Tanana. T nbal Council. Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board. Venetie Youth Delegate and Koyukuk Village Council 91-72 SUPPORTING NEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board 91-73 OPPOSING NEW PROPOSED BOARDING SCHOOL Healy Lake 91-74 SUPPORTING REPLACEMENT OF THE CHIEF ANDREW ISAAC TCC Regional Health Board HEALTH CENTER 91-75 SUPPORT FOR HB 45: MAMMOGRAM SERVICES TCC Regional Health Board 91-76 SUPPORTING REPLACEMENT OF THE ALASKA NATIVE Kuskokwim s·ubregional Advisory Board MEDICAL CENTER IN ANCHORAGE 91-77 ESTABLISH AN ALASKA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TRAINING Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Soard PROGRAM 491-34.4 Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Titles RESO # RESOLUTION TITLE SUBMITTED BY 91-78 CONTRACT HEALTH CARE-ALTERNATE RESOURCES Tanana Tribal Counoil and Yukon Tananrr ·subregional Advisory Board 91·79 OUTREACH FOR VILLAGE ELDERS Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tarian.:., Subregional Advisory Board 91-80 SUPPORT FOR DENALI CENTER Fairbanks Native Association and Yukon T.:mona Subregional Advisory Board 91-81 SUPPORT FOR TAKE PRIDE IN SOBRIETY YEAR Fairbanks Native Association and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-82 STATE OF ALASKA HEALTH FUNDING Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanann Subregional Advisory Board 91-83 COMMISSION TO ELIMINATE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND Resolutions Committee ILLEGAL DRUGS 91-84 TCC LEGAL SECTfON EXPANSION Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board and Nenana 91-85 IMPLEMENTATION OF FULL BOARD RESOLUTIONS Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-86 TRIBAL AUTHORITY Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 91-87 CONTRACTING WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 91-88 STAFFING OF SUBREGIONAL OFFICE IN TCC Fort Yukon and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisor, Board 91-89 POLICY ON EMPLOYEE USE OF ALCOHOL TCC Regional Health Board 91-90 TWO DAY YOUTH ORIENTATION Youth Delegates and J.OM 91-91 TCC TO REJOIN THE ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES Resolutions Committee 91-92 RECONSOLIDATION OF CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Boaid and Takotna 91-93 NATIVE COMMUNITY CENTER Denakkanaaga Board 91-94 SENATE Bill 144 Fort Yukon 91-95 IEC LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS IEC 91-96 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM- BIRCH CREEK ---,, 91-97 OPPOSING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE V/11 OF ANILCA 491-34.5 Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Titles RESOLUTION TITLE SUBMITIED BY 91-98 REAPPROPRIATION BOARD 91-99 INVESTIGATION OF AURAL FUEL RETAILERS Floor Action 91-100 SUBSISTENCE TASK FORCE SUPPORT Upper Tanana Region 491-34.6 Date: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUl\'IMARY Pg. l Rs. No. 91-1 FOLLOW-UP ON YUKON FLATS RESOLUTIONS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the administration of TCC to keep the Village Chiefs' up to date on actu:il TCC actions on all resolutions through on-going correspondence activities to be dissemin::itcd by subregion and that the following 1990 resolutions be reactivated to 1991 Convention: 90- 1; 90-2; 90-3; 90-4; 90-5; 90-7; 90-103; 90-104; and 90-136. Submitted by: Yukon Fla Ls Subregional Advisory Board R::.. No. 91-2 YUKON FLATS IS INDIAN COUNTRY NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board ol' Directors recognizes that the Yukon Flats is Indian Country subject to the unextinguishcd Jurisdictional claims of the Yukon Flats people and Native governments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thut the Board directs TCC to pursue these claims to confirm the jurisdictional boundaries, taxation, und powers of the tribal government of \he Yukon Flats. Submitted by: Yukon Fla ls Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-3 PROTECT PORCUPINE CARIBOU HERD - ITS ECOSYSTEM AND THE G\VICll'IN WAY OF LIFE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Bunrd uf Directors urges the U.S. Congress and President lo recognize the rights of the Gwitch·in people to continue to live their way of life by prohibiting development in the ca!vmg and post-calving grounds of the Porcupine Caribou herd, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge be made Wilderness to achieve this end; and ~ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Executives Lake immediate action to inform appropriate committees and members of Congress-, as well as the press, of this position: and take other action as needed to aid the Gwich 'in in their fight. Sut>mitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-4 FUR COOPERATIVE FINANCING -1990-1991 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs the TCC to assist the Yukon Flats Fur Cooperative to secure, financing for the 1990-1991 season. Submitted by: Yukon Rats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-5 AIRPLANE HUNTING ON THE YUKON FLATS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanuna Chiefs Conference Board ur Directors recommend that the Board of Game close all airplane hunting on the Yukon Flats. Suhmitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 391-101.1 Dale: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUJYIIY1ARY Pg.:2 Rs. No. 91-6 A RESOLUTION FOR TCC TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TOWARDS ESTABLISl!lNG A TRIBAL COURT SYSTEM WITHIN THE YUKON FLATS SUBREGION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the TCC to conduct a feasibility study towards establishing a tribal court system that will include all villages in the Yukon Flats as soon as possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should all villages ratify this proposal, TCC's Legal Department assist the Chiefs o[ each village in establishing a Tribal Court system [or the Yukon Flats. Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-7 YUKON FLATS REGION ELDERLY CARE FACILITY NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that tbc Tanana Chiefs Conference Board nr Directors directs the TCC to conduct a survey of the Yukon Flats region to determine the need for an Elder Care Facility. Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-8 YUKON FLATS HEALTH CENTER GENERATOR NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs. Conference Board or Directors directs lhe TCC to make funds available to obtain and install a back up generator at the Yukon Flats Health Center. · Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-9 YUKON FLATS WATER/SEWER/SOLID WASTE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the TCC to assist all the villages in the Yukon Flats in obtaining r1dcqu:1lc and upgraded services for safe water, sewage disposal and solid waste disposal. Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-10 SUPPORTING YOUTH CENTER IN FORT YUKON NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Conference Board of Directors supports the efforts of the Youth Survivors of Fort Yukon and their plans to establish a permanent Youth Center for their community. Submitted by: Native Village of Fort Yukon for the Youth Survivors and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-11 TCC REGION SPRING DUCK HUNT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors in assembly support the people of the TCC Region in its sovereign states to continue to hunt ducks and geese in the spring; .and 391-101.2 D:1tc: 3/19;91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUJ\.ll\!ARY Pg.> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the TCC Region is Indian Country and management nf fish and game within the exterior boundaries of the TCC Region is the responsihility o~· the Ath::ibascan nation. Submitted by: Beaver Village Council and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-12 BEAVER A_!RPORT/DOT PATENT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board nr Directors hereby opposes the repeal of the rcversionary clause of the Beaver Airport DOT Patent; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a letter be sent to the Secretary, who is supposed to protect Indians, and copies to our delegation in protest of this act of further taking away or freedom from the Indians. Submitted by: Circle nnd Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-13 BEAVER FIRE PROTECTION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED thnt the Tanana Chiefs Conference Bmmi of Directors support the Beaver Village Council in acquiring firefighting equipment, such as a fire truck, a storage area, and fire extinguishers for homes. Submitted by: Beaver Vi!!age Council and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-14 VILLAGE AIRPORT LIGHTS - VENETIE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC to seek Federal funding for airport upgrading to install lights and maintenance money for the Venetie Airport. Suhmitted by: Venetie and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-15 VENETJE VPSO N·ow THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist Venetie _in obtaining funding for a VPSO position in the Village of Venetie through BIA. Suhmitted by: Venetie Youth Delegate and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-16 TOK SUBREGION ELDERS HOME NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs administration to work with the Upper Tanana Development Corporation (Tok), United Crow Band (Tok), the Upper Tanana Village Councils and any oLhcr orgrmizations to plan and set up the most timely and efficient way to make an Elders Hnmc in Tok possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all the above named organizations contact our disLrict ·-~ legislatures by correspondence to support and request funding for the Tok Subregion Elders Center; and 391-101.3 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUJYllVIARY Pg. -+ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional funding be also sought through and available state of federal grants that pertain to this subject area. Suhm!tlcd by: Dot Lake Youth Delegate and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-17 ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE FOR HEALY LAKE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC to pursue and seek appropriate assistance to ensure essential air service for Healy Lake. Submitted by: Healy Lake Traditional Council and Upper·Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-18 HEALY LAKE SCHOOL &WATER/SEWER PROJECTS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors approve and support and direct the TCC staff to seek funding for Healy Lake School and water/sewer project. Suhmitted by: Healy Like Village Council and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-19 HEALY LAKE ROAD UPGRADE AND EQUIPl\."IENT FUNDING NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC to assist Healy Lake with road upgrade and equipment. Submitted by: Healy Lake Village Council and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-20 HEALY LAKE HOUSING NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Borml or Directors directs TCC to assist Healy Lake with housing needs. Submitted by: Healy Lake Village Council and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-21 HEALY LAKE ALLOTMENTS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors requests the BLM for quick deed and/or approval to all allotment inholdings for tribal members of Healy Lake immediately. Submitted by: Healy Lake Village Council and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-22 CONTINUE/COMPLETE WATER/SEWER SYSTEM IN NULATO NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors supports the continuation and completion of a water/sewer system in Nulato, Alaska, and directs TCC to seek federal funding to complete Phases II & III of the Nulato water/sewer system. Submitted by: Village of Nulato and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board 391-101.4 D:1tc: 3/!9/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUlvllHARY Pg. 5 ~-. Rs. No. 91-23 KOYVKUKCOMMUNITYBALLPARK NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board lit' Directors directs TCC to help the Village of Koyukuk find appropriate funding to complete their ball park. Suhmitted by: Koyukuk and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-24 EXPANDED 4-H PROGRAMS AT GALENA NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist in allocating 4-H funds to the Galena youth for a summer retreat. Submitted by: Louden Village Council and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-25 YOUTH.JOBS PROGRAM NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to allocate funds and develop a program for youth jobs at Galena. SubmitLcd by: Louden Village Council and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-26 GALENA YOUTH CENTER NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist to develop an operational and funding grant to assist the Galena youth in conjunction with the efforts of the Yukon-Koyukuk Mental Health progntm at Galena. Submitted by: Louden Village Council and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-27 OPERATIONAL GRANTS - VILLAGE COUNCILS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC to develop an operational grant fund to administer all Vi!!D.gc Council business on a village level. Suhmitted by: Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board and Louden Village Council Rs. No. 91-28 GALENA PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. un!l'S the State of Alaska to fill the Galena Public Health Nursing position as soon ns possible. L Submitted by: Yukon-Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board and Louden Village Council Rs. No: 91-29 GALENA DFYS SERVICES NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the Alaska Division of Family & Youth Services to retain and residentially fill all Galena-based Social Services positions as soon as possible. Submitted by: Yukon-Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board, Louden Village Council and Village of Nulalo 391-101.5 Date: 3/19.'91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUMMARY Pg. 6 Rs. No. 91-30 GALENA AREA ELDER TRANSPORTATION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference 130:mJ or Directors direct the Tanana Chiefs Conference to seek funds to provide transportation for the Elders in Lhc Galena area. Submitted by: Galena and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-31 KOYUKUK SEARCH AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby directs TCC to seek funding for search and rescue communication equipment for Koyukuk. Submitted by: Leo Lolnitz, Yukon Koyukuk Rs. No. 91-32 SPIRIT RECOVERY CAMP NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC locate funding for a Spirit Recovery Camp in the Yukon Koyukuk Subregion. Submitted by: Koyukuk and Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-33 MEDFRA ALCOHOL RECOVERY CAMP NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC to seek a six-month, $32,000 legislative 1991 appropriation to design ·-· and plan an Alcohol Recovery Camp in the member Village of Medfra. Suhmitted by: Upper Kuskokwim Subregion Rs. No. 91-34 MEDFRA RUNWAY NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conferern.:e Board of Directors support an increase of maintenance at the Medfra airport during the summer or 1991. Suhmittcd by: Upper Kuskok.""\Vim Subregion and Medfra Rs. No. 91-35 RECLASSIFICATION OF MEDFRA AS A NATIVE GROUP NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Tanana Chiefs Conference directs TCC to provide resourc'es to continue to work toward the reclassification for Medfra as a "Native Group" under ANCSA. Submitted by: Upper Kuskokwim Subregion and Medfra Rs. No. 91-36 RUBY TO MCGRATH ROAD DEVELOPMENT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Bm1rd of Directors directs TCC to seek a 1991 legislative appropriation of up to $50,000 for a planning grant to the Department of Community & Regional Affairs (planning component) to open a 391-101.6 Date: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUl\11\1ARY Pg. 7 road between Poorman and Ophir, connecting the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers l'l)f the purpose of economic development in the Interior. Submitted by: Upper Kuskobvim Subregion Rs. No. 91-37 NIKOLAI IRI-IA/HUD HOUSING PROJECT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors supports the joint resolution of the Edzeno' Native Village Council and the City or Nikolai to establish an IRHA/HUD housing project as recommended by the Interim Regional Housing Authority. Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board and Nikolai Rs. No. 91-38 REQUEST FOR NEW HUD HOMES AND ELDERS UNITS IN MCGRATH NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors directs TCC to assist and support the McGrath Native Village Council dlorts to obtain 10 HUD housing units and eight Elder housing units. Submitted by: McGrath Native Village Council and Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-39 MCGRATH EROSION CONTROL NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support the City of McGrath's request for funding to complete the final ph[lsc of the McGrath Erosion Control project. Submitted by: Kuskok.,vim Subregion Rs. No. 91-40 MCGRATH FAA SURPLUS PROPERTY NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist the McGrath and Northway Native Village Councils to acquire FAA surplus property in the Villages of McGrath and Northway. Submitted by: Kuskobvim Subregional Advisory Board and McGrath Native Village Council Rs. No. 91-41 TELIDA YOUTH GROUP HOME NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors direct Tanana Chiefs Conference staff seek a way to establish a Tclida youth group home program in cooperation with the Telida Native Village Council. Submitted by: Upper Kuskobvim Subregion and Telida Rs. No. 91-42 TELIDA STATE AIRPORT EQUIPMENT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support a 1991 legislative request of $11,000 to purchase parts and a snow blower to upgrade the airport equipment in Telida. Submitted by: Upper Kuskokwim Subregion and Telida 391-101.7 Date: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUl\1l\1ARY Pg.ii Rs. No. 91-43 CHAMA! CENTER ROOF REPAIR NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board ol' Directors support the McGrath Native Council to seek a $23,300 leglsiative nppropriation in 1991 to repair the roof of the Chamai Building in McGrath. · Suhmitted by: Kuskoh..""\vim Subregional Advisory Board and McGrath Native Village Council Rs. No. 91-44 MCGRATH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Tanana Chids Conference, Inc. support the retention of the Public Health Nurse position in i\lcGrath. Submitted by: McGrath Subregion Rs. No. 91-45 TRIBUTE TO HEVERLY MASEK, 1991 IDITAROD TRAIL RACER NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors pay tribute and honor athlete Beverly Masek for participating in the 1991 Iditmml Trail Race. Submitted by: Lower Yukon Rs. No. 91-46 TRIBUTE TO KEN CHASE 1991 IDITAROD TRAIL RACER NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors pay tribute and honor athlete Ken Chase for participating in the 1991 Iditarod Trail Race. Submitted by: Lower Yukon Rs. No. 91-47 SPIRIT CAMP FOR TIIE YOUTH - LOWER YUKON NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors supports the Lower Yukon Spirit Camps. Submitted by: Lower Yukon and Holy Cross Rs. No. 91-48 LOWER YUKON SUBREGIONAL RECOVERY CAMP NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to provide technical and financial assistance in the establishment of n recovery camp in the Lower Yukon subregion. Submitted by: Lower Yukon Rs. No. 91-49 TRAIL MARKERS BETWEEN VILL~GES - LOWER YUKON NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the Tanana Chiefs Conference staff to find the monies for purchasing trail markers for the Lower Yukon area. Submitted by: Lower Yuka,n 391-101.8 Date: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUl\11\IARY Pg.9 •.•. Rs. No. 91-50 ROAD TO NEW GRAVEL SITE· SHAGELUK NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs- the TCC to assist Shageluk in obtaining a road to the new grave! site. Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and Shageluk IRA Rs. No. 91-51 SHAGELUK MEAT/FISH PROCESSING EQUIPMENT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the T,mana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist Shageluk in obtaining meat/fish processing equipment. Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and Shageluk Rs. No. 91-52 SHAGELUK FISH HATCHERY NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board ol' Directors strongly supports the establishment of a fish hatchery at Shageluk, that will make a village more self-reliant and economically stable. Suhrnitled by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and Shageluk Rs. No. 91-53 LOWER YUKON SEARCH AND RESCUE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs Tanana Chiefs Conference to locate and assist the Lower Yukon area with finding funding and education for search and rescue. Submitted by: Lower Yukon Rs. No. 91-54 OPPOSING POSTAL SERVICE PROPOSAL FOR REDUCED SERVICES TO VILLAGES NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the State and Federal delegation to vigorously oppose any altcmpl by the U.S. Postal Service to further deteriorate mail services for bush Alaska. Submitted by: Fairbanks Subregional Board, and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-55 BLM EFF TAX WITHHOLDING NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors urges the Bureau of Land Management to withhold federal income tax t'rom Emergency Firefighting wages. Submitted by: Leo Lolnitz, Koyukuk Rs. No. 91-56 CONTRACT PROPOSALS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs Planning staff to develop proposals to contract for ELM Fire Munagemcnt, particularly Emergency Firefighter crews, ELM survey of Native lands, and the IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction program for the TCC region. Submitted by: Mitch Demientieff 391-101.9 D;_itc: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUM1"IARY Pg.10 Rs. No. 91-57 FIRE CONTROL 11-IANAGEMENT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board ot' Directors propose to contract with the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau or Indian Affairs to organize and train a Hot Shot Crew for the control of wild fire in Alaska on (ederal lands. Submitted by: i\kGrath Subregion Rs. No. 91-58 SUBSISTENCE FISHING NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors urges the Board of Fisheries to give subsistence fishing a priority over commercial fishing. Submitted by: Hughes and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-59 SUllSISTENCE PROTECTION FOR NATIVE LANDS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs staff to work with Doyon. Ltd. and the village corporations of the region to sponsor a regional meeting to discuss whether the region should work together to negotiate an agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under subsection 304(t) of AJ.'\lILCA to establish the federal rural subsistence priority on ANCSA lands. Submitted by: Mitch Demientieff Rs. No. 91-60 THE NATIVE SUBSISTENCE LIFES1YLE WILL PREVAIL NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Bmml of Directors inform the State of Alaska that the Native people will continue to live a subsistence lifestyle no matter what laws or enforcement agency is in place. Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-61 NATIVE TRAPPING NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Bonrd or Directors supports traditional trapping by Alaska Natives. Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-62 FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR BERING SEAS FISHERIES ASSOCIATION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to support the Bering Seas Fisheries Association's efforts to seek funding and current funding be maintained at its historic level to continue on with their goals of stopping high seas and False Pass interception by foreign fleets. Submitted by: Steven Bergman, Sr., Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-101.10 D;He: 3/19;91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUMMARY Pg. 11 .,. Rs. No. 91-63 EQUALIZATION OF COMMERCIAL ALLOCATIONS AND SUSTAINED YIELD NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Bourd o[ Directors directs staff to bring suit against the State of Alaska to force the State Board of Fisheries to equalize allocations of commercial fish harvest between the Yukon and Kuskok\vim Rivers and area in Cape Fisheries and to set total harvestah\c allocations based upon sustained yield. Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and Grayling Rs. No. 91-64 CHILD SUPPORT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC staff to use all means at its disposal to change current child support regulations and enforcement actions to alleviate problems that are affecting a disproportionate number of village families who have scant access to cash economics. Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-65 INVOLUNTARY REMOVAL OFvlLLAGE PEOPLE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference BoMd of Directors direct Tanana Chiefs Conference staff to work to protect the civil rights of villngc people who are being harmed by discriminating court proceduRs. Submitted by: Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-66 DROP-IN CENTER SUPPORT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors hereby endorses and supports, through in-kind and financial contributions and commitments, any endeavors of FNA to provide the Fairbanks Native community and visitors \vith a drop-in center, to be used as a non-commercia1, non-alcoholic meeting place in downtown Fairbanks. Submitted by: Fairbanks Native Association and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-67 ALASKA NATIVE COUNSELORS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the TCC Staff to work with Alaska State Legislators to provide financial support through the appropriation of mental health funds for Alaska Native villages to ensure that Native Counselors are employed and trained to serve each village. Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-68 ISSUANCE OF STOCK TO NEW NATIVES NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support the issuance of stock to new Natives, beginning with a strong movement to encourage youth to lobby the Doyon Board of Directors, along with leaders of their respective village corporations. Submitted by: Hazel Thompson, Youth 391-101.11 Date: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUMl\1ARY Pg. 12 Rs. No. 91-69 NATNE GROUP CLAIMS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board ot' Directors direct staff to work with each group, Doyon, the State and Federal agencies tu resolve claims by Canyon Village, Wiseman, Medfra, and Lake Minchumina. ~ Submitted by: Mcdfra, Lake Minchumina and Canyon Village Rs. No. 91-70 TRIBAL LAND BASE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to make every effort to assist individual vil!ages in an attempt to transfer some or all of the corporation lands to Village Council control. Submitted by: Dot Lake and Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-71 ALASKANATNE LANGUAGES NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC staff to work with Alaska State legislators to make the teaching of Alaska Native Languages mandatory in all Alaska Public School systems whose enro!!ml..'nt is primarily Alaska Native. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Education make Alaska Native languages an accredited language curriculum. Submitted by: Resolutions Committee for Tanana Tribal Council, Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisor,, Board, Venetie Youth Delegate and Koyukuk Village Council · Rs. No. 91-72 SUPPORTING NEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors strongly suppmt plans to develop an Interior campus regionally based high school boarding program which offer a greater offering of Vocational Education classes, and maintains the same high academic-standards as Mt. Edgecumbe. This campus should be built to accommodate 100 to 150 rural students and located in the Shageluk area. Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board and Shageluk IRA Rs. No. 91-73 OPPOSING NEW PROPOSED BOARDING SCHOOL NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors objects to any new boarding schools as they are not in compliance with Lhe "~folly Hootch" decision. Submitted by: Healy Lake Rs. No. 91-74 SUPPORTING REPLACEMENT OF THE CHIEF ANDREW ISAAC HEALTH CENTER NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Bonrd of Directors urges the Indian Health Service and the United States Congress to proceed with obtaining the agreements and financing necessary to replace and expand the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center in Fairbanks by 1993. Submitted by: TCC Regional Health Board 391-101.12 Date: 3/19/9 t 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUMMARY Pg. 13 -- Rs. No. 91-75 SUPPORT FOR HB 45: l\,IAMMOGRAM SERVICES NOW TI-IEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby urges the Alaska State Legislature to enact House Bill 45, to cxlcnd insurance and medical assistance coverage for mammograms for breast cancer detection. SubmitLed by: TCC Regional Health Board Rs. No. 91-76 SUPPORTING REPLACEMENT OF THE ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER lN ANCHORAGE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors hereby supports the replacement of the Alaska Native Medical Center, and urges the United States Congress to provide the $27 million appropriation necessary in Fiscal Year 1992 to initiate the construction project. Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-77 ESTABLISH AN ALASKA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Boord of Directors hereby supports the establishment of a physician assistant training progrnm based in Alaska, and urges the State of Alaska and Alaska academic institutions to cooperate in the creation of such a program. Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-78 CONTRACT HEALTH CARE - ALTERNATE RESOURCES NOW 11-IEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board ni" Directors directs the Alaska Area Native Health Service to rescind its directive and lo omit any reference to personal resourc-es of individual Alaska Natives; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TCC Board of Directors directs TCC administration to vigorously work to change the congres~ional requirement that forces Indian people to sign up for social welfare programs such as Medicaid to get basic medical care services through Contract Heallh Care funding and to continue to assert the right of Indian people to health care as a result of the trust relationship between the federal government and Indian people, Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-79 OUTREACH FOR VILLAGE ELDERS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC administration to put into place a system of outreach workers to meet village elders at the airport and to escort them to the appointments and to assist them with their stay in Fairbanks in whatever way is required. Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-80 SUPPORT FOR DENALI CENTER NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby declares the number one capital project for Interior Alaska to be a ne\v 391-101.13 Date: 3/19.,91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUJ\,IMARY Pg. 1--1 Denali Center facility, and to urge the Alaska State Legislature to allocate funding for this vital project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby supports and endorses all local and statewide efforts for the construction of a ncw Denali Center facility. Submitted by: Fairbanks Native Association and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-81 SUPPORT FOR TAKE PRIDE IN SOBRIETY YEAR NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby supports and endorses Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11, and to recognize 1991 as "Take Pride in Sobriety Year" and plan and carry out appropriate activities to commemorate this year, and to furthermore recognize October 17-19, 1991 as "Take Pride in Sobriety Weekend." Submitted by: Fairbanks Native Association and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-82 STATE OF ALASKA HEALTH FUNDING NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the Alaska State legislators to ensure that the health funding cuts be restored for Village areas. Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-83 COJI-IMISSION TO ELIMINATE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND ILLEGAL DRUGS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that our Native leaders, Native Organizations, Administrations and individuals take all steps necessary to eliminate il!cgal drug abuse, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with the combined effort~ of the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, Doyon, Ltd., villages and individuals, in order to stamp out the most critical problem o[ drug abuse, do hereby form an AREAWIDE COMMISSION with the goal to eliminate alcohot, tabacco and illegal drugs in our region. Submitted by: Resolutions Committee Rs: No. 91-84 TCC LEGAL SECTION EXPANSION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directcirs add another legal position to present staff. Submitted by: Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board and Nenana Rs. No. 91-85 IMPLEMENTATION OF FULL BOARD RESOLUTIONS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. staff and administration and Executive Board lo accord Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors' Resolutions priority and to use all means at the disposal of the organization to accomplish the directives issued in said resolutions. Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-101.14 Date: 3/19191 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUJ.vll.Y!ARY Pg. 15 Rs. No. 91-86 TRIBAL AUTHORITY NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Bomd of Directors and their employees cease every and all actions that directly or indirectly represent that TCC is an Indian tribe or an authorized tribal governing body. Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-87 CONTRACTING WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors reaffirms the authority of member tribes and directs administration and staff not to pursue contracts for services to tribes unless those tribes specifically delegate such authority to Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that federal acts such as the BUY INDIAN ACT shall not be used by Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. for the purpose of circumventing the authority or member tribes. Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council and Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91.88 STAFFING OF SUBREGIONAL OFFICE IN TCC NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board o( Directors directs TCC to reevaluate all Subregional Office staffing and to equalize positions for all sLx TCC subregions. Submitted by: Fort Yukon and Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board Rs. No. 91-89 POLICY ON EMPLOYEE USE OF ALCOHOL NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the Executive Board to develop a policy prohibiting any use o[ alcohol or drugs by employees, officers, board directors and committee members while traveling on TCC business. Submitted by: TCC Regional Health Board Rs. No. 91-90 TWO DAY YOUTH ORIENTATION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to implement a two-day youth orientation; the first day involving presentations, the second day involving the preparations of group resolutions. Submitted by: Youth Delegates and JOM Rs. No. 91-91 TCC TO REJOIN THE ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby approves the membership of the TCC in the Alaska Federation of Natives conditional upon commitment by AFN through Board resolution of the following conditions: A) recognition of tribal sovereignty B) commitment to customary and traditional subsistence by rural Alaskans ~91-101.15 .)' ' Date: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SUMJYIARY Pg. 16 C) commitment to recognition of Indian Country D) support for the transfer of corporate land to tribal governments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Board is authorized to imp!'emcnt this resolution. Submiltcd by: Resolutions Committee Rs. No. 91-92 RECONSOLIDATION OF CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs staff to prepare optional amendments to the By-Laws of TCC to reconsolidatc the positions of President and Chairman of the Board into one position to be voted at the 1992 TCC Convention. Submitted by: Kuskobvim Subregional Advisory Board and Takotna Rs. No. 91-93 NATIVE COMMUNI1Y CENTER NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors request the TCC/FNA/Doyon to appropriate funds to build a Native Community Center in Fairbanks. Submitted by: Denakkanaaga Board Rs. No. 91-94 SENATE BILL 144 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors recognize the importance of the Fur Industry and support SB 144 to create a fur Industry Commission; and BE IT FURTI-IER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors recognizes the importance of Alaskan Native Representation on this Commission and seeks a mandc1te of such representation on this Commission. Submitted by: Fort Yukon Rs. No. 91-95 JEC LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors request support and technical assistance from the staff of the TCC and the Interior Campus to ensure that all possible efforts are made to have these legislative proposals written and monitored; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference requests support on the five legislative proposals from the Rural College Council of the College of Rural Alaska. Submitted by: IEC Rs. No. 91-96 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - BIRCH CREEK NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby support funding to replace the landfill and install a sewage lagoon at Birch Creek Village as soon as possible; and 391-101.16 Date: 3/19/91 1991 RESOLUTIONS SU!\Il\lARY Pg. l 7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference staff make cvcrv cffml to remedy these problems. • Submitted by: Rs. No. 91-97 OPPOSING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE VIII OF ANILCA NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby declares it to be the policy of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc to oppose an_y amendment to Title VIII of ANILCA. Submitted by: Rs. No. 91-98 REAPPROPRIATION BOARD NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board ol' Directors calls upon the Reapportionment Board to draw Legislative District lines to rcllect the cultural and linguistic character of the Tanana Chiefs Conference regions and avoid dilution of Native voting strength within the region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors directs the Administration to take al! necessary action to implemenl this resolution. Submitted by: -·- Rs. No. 91-99 INVESTIGATION OF RURAL FUEL RETAILERS NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support the petition calling for the Attorney General's Office to investigate the pricing of motor fuel and heating oil sold in the State of Alaska. Submitted hy: Floor Action Rs. No. 91-100 SUBSISTENCE TASK FORCE SUPPORT NOW THEI{EFORE BE IT RESOLVED tbat the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors is hereby requested to obtain funds to operate this Task Force. Submitted by: Uppet Tanana Region 1•••~····················································································~~1 391-101.17 Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Assignment RESOLUTION TITLE ASSIGNED TO 91-' FOLLOW-UP ON YUKON FLATS RESQLUTIONS Yukon Flats Subregion YUKON FLATS IS INDIAN COUNTRY Administration 91-3 PROTECT PORCUPINE CARIBOU HERD - ITS ECOSYSTEM AND Wildlile & Parks THE GWICH'IN WAY OF LIFE 31-4 FUR COOPERATIVE FINANCING -1990-1991 Planning Department 81-5 AIRPLANE HUNTING ON THE YUKON FLATS Wildlile & Parks 91-6 A RESOLUTION FOR TCC TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY Village Gov?rnment Services STUDY TOWARDS ESTABLISHING A TRIBAL COURT SYSTEM WITHIN THE YUKON FLATS SUBREGION 91-7 YUKON FLATS REGION ELDERLY CARE FACILITY Health YUKON FL.ATS HEALTH CENTER'GENERATOR Health 9HJ YUKON FLATS WATER/SEWER/SOLID WASTE Sanitarians 91-10 SUPPORTING YOUTH CENTER IN FORT YUKON Planning Department 91 1 i TCC REGION SPRING DUCK HUNT Wildlife & Parks 91 12 BEAVER AIRPORT/DOT PATENT Village Government Setvices/OEH Eng;rn,;ering 91-13 BEAVER FIRE PROTECTION Planning Department 91-14 VILLAGE AIRPORT LIGHTS-VENETIE Planning Department 91-15 \/ENETIE VPSO Village Public Salety 91-16 TOK SUBREGION ELDERS HOME Tok Subregion ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE FOR HEALY LAKE Tok Subregion 91 18 HEALY LAKE.SCHOOL & WATER/SEWER PROJECTS Tok Subregion 91 ,9 HEALY LAKE ROAD UPGRADE AND EQUIPMENT FUNDING Tok Subregion 91-20 HEALY LAKE HOUSING Tok Subregion 91-21 HEALY LAKE ALLOTMENTS Realty CONTINUE/COMPLETE WATER/SEWER SYSTEM IN NULATO Remote Maintenance Worker/OEH 91-23 KOYUKUK COMMUNITY BALLPARK Planning Department EXPANDED 4-H PROGRAMS AT GALENA 4-H Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Assignment RESO # RESOLUTION TITLE ASSIGNED TO 9,,:-,::, YOUTH JOB$ PROGRAM Employment 91-26 G.t-.LENA YOUTH CENTER Galena Subregion 91 •27 OPERATIONAL GRANTS- VILLAGE COUNCILS Planning Department 91·28 GALENA PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Health 91·29 GALENA DFYS SERVICES Family Services 91·30 GALENA AREA ELDER TRANSPORTATION Planning Department 91-31 KOYUKUK SEARCH ANO RESCUE EQUIPMENT Planning Department 91-32 SPIRIT RECOVERY CAMP Me,ital Health 91'33 MEDFRA ALCOHOL RECOVERY CAMP Mental Health :,1.34 MEDFRA RUNWAY Village Government Services 91 ·35 RECLASSIFICATION OF MEDFRA AS A NATIVE GROUP Legal 91 ·36 RUBY TO MCGRATH ROAD DEVELOPMENT Planning Department 91-37 NIKOLAI IRHAJHUD HOUSING PROJECT Village Government Services 91-38 REQUEST FOR NEW HUD HOMES AND ELDERS UNITS McGrath Subregion IN MCGRATH 91-3? MCGRATH EROSION CONTROL McGrath Subregion 91-40 MCGRATH FAA SURPLUS PROPERTY HealthNillage Government Services 91-41 TELIDA YOUTH GROUP HOME Mental Health 9', -~2 TELIDA STATE AIRPORT EQUIPMENT Planning Department 91-43 CHAMAI CENTER ROOF REPAIR Planning Department , • 91 ,..)..) MCGRATH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Health J1.45 TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY MASEK, 1991 IDITAROD Administration TRAIL RACER 91.46 TRIBUTE TO KEN CHASE 1991 IDITAROD TRAIL RACER Administration ?1--!7 SPIRIT CAMP FOR THE YOUTH - LOWER YUKON Mental Health 91-4'3 LOWER YUKON SUBREGIONAL RECOVERY CAMP Mental Health 91-..\9 TRAIL MARKERS BETWEEN VILLAGES - LOWER YUKON Holy Cro$S Subregion Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Assignment -"',. RESO # RESOLUTION TITLE ASSIGNED TO 91 .50 ROAD TO NEW GRAVEL SITE- SHAGELUK Holy Cross Subregion 91 -51 SHAGELUK MEAT/FISH PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Planning Department 31-52 SHAGELUK FISH HATCHERY Planning Department 91.53 LOWER YUKON SEARCH AND RESCUE Planning Department 91-5-< OPPOSING POSTAL SERVICE PROPOSAL FOR REDUCED Village Government Services SERVICES TO VILLAGES :31·55 SLM EFF TAX WITHHOLDING Legal/Wildlife & P.arks 91 ·56 CONTRACT PROPOSALS Planning Department 91-57 FIRE CONTROL MANAGEMENT Planning Department 91-58 SUBSISTENCE FISHING Wildlife & Parks 91-59 SUBSISTENCE PROTECTION FOR NATIVE LANDS Wildlife & Parks 91-130 THE NATIVE SUBSISTENCE LIFESTYLE WILL PREVAIL Wildlife & Parks ·~ .91-61 NATIVE TRAPPING Wildlife & Parks ]1-f2 FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR BERING SEAS Planning Department FISHERIES ASSOCIATION 91-63 EQUALIZATION OF COMMERCIAL ALLOCATIONS Wildlife & Parks AND SUSTAINED YIELD 91-64 CHILD SUPPORT Family Seivices 91-€5 INVOLUNTARY REMOVAL OF VJLLAGE PEOPLE Family Seivices 91-66 DROP-IN CENTER SUPPORT Mental Health S1·67 ALASKA NATIVE COUNSELORS Mental Health 91-68 ISSUANCE OF STOCK TO NEW NATIVES Administration 91,69 NATIVE GROUP CLAIMS Legal 91-70 TRIBAL LAND BASE Village Government Seivices 91·71 ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES Education 9\-72 SUPPORTING NEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Need further study ~ 91-73 OPPOSING NEW PROPOSED BOARDING SCHOOL Need further study Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Assignment RESO# RESOLUTION TITLE ASSIGNED TO 91-7.! SUPPORTING REPLACEMENT OF THE CHIEF ANDREW !SMC Health HEALTH CENTER 9!·75 SUPPORT FOR HS 45: MAMMOGRAM SERVICES Health 91-76 SUPPORTING REPLACEMENT OF THE ALASKA NATIVE Health MEDICAL CENTER IN ANCHORAGE 91-77 ESTABLISH AN ALASKA PHYSICIAN ASS/STANT TRAINING Health PROGRAM 91-78 CONTRACT HEALTH CARE - ALTERNATE RESOURCES Health 91 ·?9 OUTREACH FOR VILLAGE ELDERS Health 91-50 SUPPORT FOR DENALI CENTER Health 91-31 SUPPORT FOR TAKE PRIDE IN SOBRIETY YEAR Health 91-82 STATE OF ALASKA HEALTH FUNDING Healih 91-83 COMMISSION TO EUMINATE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND Health ILLEGAL DRUGS 91-84 TCC LEGAL SECTION EXPANSION Administration 91-85 IMPLEMENTATION OF FULL BOARD RESOLUTIONS Administration 91-36 TRIBAL AUTHORITY Administration CONTRACTING WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION Administration 91-88 STAFFING OF SUBREGIONAL OFFICE IN TCC Administration 91-39 POLICY ON EMPLOYEE USE OF ALCOHOL Administration 91-90 TWO DAY YOUTH ORIENTATION Youth Program ?1-91 TCC TO REJOIN THE ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES Administration 9!·92 RECONSOLIDATION OF CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT Administration 91-93 NATIVE COMMUNITY CENTER Planning Department 91-94 SENATE BILL 144 Wildlife & Parks 91-95 IEC LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Education 91-96 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - BIRCH CREEK Remote Maintenance WorkertOEH 91-97 OPPOSING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE VIII OF'ANILCA Administration 491-29.4 Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors 1991 Resolution Assignment RESOLUTION TITLE ASSJGNEOTO 91-98 REAPPROPRIATION BOARD Administration 91 .99 INVESTIGATION OF RURAL FUEL RETAILERS Administration 91-10'.J SUBSISTENCE TASK FORCE SUPPORT Administration 491-29 5 Tfu'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-1 FOLLOW-UP ON YUKON FLATS RESOLUTIONS WHEREAS, TCC has supposedly taken action on resolutions submitted in the past \·cars by the Yukon Flats Subregion; and · WHEREAS, the status report on prior years resolutions do not reflect the true rqmrt (lr resolutions: and WHEREAS, the Yukon Flats Subregion has been dissatisfied with the lack of action nn resolutions. \'OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the administration of TCC to keep the Village Chiefs up to date 1m actual TCC actions on aU resolutions through on-going correspomkncc activities to be disseminated by subregion and that the following 1990 resolutions be reactivated to 1991 Convention: 90-1; 90-2; 90-3: 90--l: 90-5: 90-7; 90-103; 90-104; and 90-136. CERTIFICATION I hcrchy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board or Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mit6h Demientieffl Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board , TAJ-IAilA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board or Directors Resolution No. 91-2 \'UKON FLATS IS INDIAN COUNTRY WHEREAS. the indigenous people of the Yukon Flats have for centuries depended ur,on th.: lands of the Yukon Flats; and WHEREAS, the !ands of the Yukon Flats are owned by Natives. Native-owned corporations ilnd the Federal government; and WHEREAS, the United States has retained authority to enact regulations and protective !d\\'S governing the Yukon Flats and its residents. :' BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board directs TCC to pursue these claims to confirm the jurisdictional boundaries, taxation, and powers of the tribal government of the Yukon Flats. CERTIFICATION I hcrchy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board or Directors on_ March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M"hfJLt?~1tc em1ent1e Secretary/freasurer Snbmitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board ]91-100.2 TANA,'IA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-3 PROTECT PORCUPINE CARIBOU HERD. ITS ECOSYSTEM AND THE GWICH'IN WAY OF LIFE WHEREAS, for thousands of years the Gwich 'in Athabascan Indians of northeast Alaska and northv.,est Canada have relied on caribou for subsistence and continue todav to subsist on the Porcupine Caribou herd, \Vhich is essential to meet the nutritiOnal, cultural and spiritual needs of their people, and; WHEREAS, the health and prciductivity of the Porcupine Caribou herd and the ecosystem an which it depends, including the purity of the water and other wildlife, are threatened by proposed oil development in the ~aribou calving and post-calving grounds in the Arctic National \Vildlife Refuge - Coastal Plain, and; WHEREAS, oil development in the calving grounds violate our -culture and endanger the very future of the Gwich'in people, and; WHEREAS, the Gwich 'in have the inherent right to continue their own way of life; and that this right is recognized and affirmed by civilized nations in Article 1 of both the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights which reads, in part: "... in no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence."; and WHEREAS, the entire Gwich'in Nation was called together by their Chiefs in Arctic Village June 5.10, 1988 to carefully address this issue and to seek the advice of the elders, and; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the U.S. Congress and President to recognize the rights of the Gwitch'in people to continue to live their way of life by prohibiting development in the calving and post•calving grounds of the Porcupine Caribou herd, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge be made Wilderness to achieve this end. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Executives take immediate action to inform appropriate committees and members of Congress, as well as the press, of this position; and take other action as needed to aid the Gwich'in in their fight. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of ·~ Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and Mit€a~-a quorum was duly established. Secretary(freasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flals Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.3 T ANA!-!A CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91·4 FUR COOPERATIVE FINANCING. 1990-1991 \VHEREAS, the Yukon Flats Fur Cooperative was established in 1987 as an economic initiative or the CATG and is recognized by the TCC OEDP as a potential industrv 1·m development. and; · WHEREAS, the Yukon Flats Fur Cooperative has achieved substantial progress in developing ,1 feasibility study, business and marketing plan and has also created a viable finanl'.i;il strategy, and; \\'HE REAS. the Yukon Flats Fur Cooperative needs support to secure a loan guarantee ror 21 c: of the total package. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Dtrt:ctllr~ directs the TCC to assist the Yukon Flats Fur Cooperative to secure financing for th~ 1990-1991 season. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Bo,1rd of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mit€h~~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board ·, ' ~()1.] ()() J. TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-5 AIRPLANE HUNTING ON THE YUKON FLA TS WHEREAS, airplane hunting has led to abuses against wildlife in the Yukon Flats; and WHEREAS, these abuses violate Native cultural values and give subsistence hunting and trnpping: a bad name; and WHEREAS, anti-hunting and trapping groups use these abuses to further their case against subsistence hunting and trapping. l\OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Dirccllirs recommend that the Board of Game close all airplane hunting on the Yukon Flab. CERTIFICATION 1 hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board or Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. SecretaryfTreasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-6 A RESOLUTION FOR TCC TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TOWARDS ESTABLISHING A TRIBAL COURT SYSTEM \\1THIN THE YUKON FLATS SUBREGION WHEREAS, the need for a viable and workable Tribal Court system is of the highest importance. and WHEREAS, most of the villages do not receive law enforcement on a timely basis from the State; and WHEREAS, the need for enforcement of the law in areas of alcohol and drug abuse. the Child Welfare Act, Domestic Assault, and local village ordinances is lax or nonexistent in most villages; and \VHEREAS, the Village Council and TCC must see to finding a solution to these and other srn:inl problems. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the TCC to conduct a feasibility study towards establishing a triha! court system that wil! include all villages in the Yukon Flats as soon as possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should all villages ratify this proposal, TCC's Legal Departmeht assist the Chiefs of each village in establishing a Tribal Court system !'or the Yukon Flats. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board nf Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitc~W,,J Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.6 -··,. TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-7 YUKON FLATS REGION ELDERLY CARE FACILITY WHEREAS. the population of the Yukon Flats region is increasing in age; and WHEREAS, the Elderly of the Yukon Flats region are currently forced to leave relatives and friends to obtain care in facilities far from home; and \VHEREAS, this causes extreme hardship on the Elderly and their community which thereby looses the benefit of their presenc·e and knowledge. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the TCC to conduct a survey of the Yukon Flats region to determine the need for an Elder Care Facility. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretaryffreasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board .-~~--, '····-~; ' . ,,' .... -- ~·~ ·. -· : ··{·;-, . ' TA;\/ANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-8 YUKON FLATS HEALTH CENTER GENERATOR WHEREAS, the Yukon Flats Health Center is the only health facility whith offers mi.:: WHEREAS, the YFHC does not have an adequate back-up generator for emergency power during a power outage at the YFHC; and WHEREAS, this may create a life and death situation should a power failure occur. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Dire..:tnrs directs the TCC to make funds available to obtain and install a back up generator at the Yukon Flats Health Center. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks,,Alaska and a quorum was duly established. ~i Mi?ch Demienueff Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 191-100.R TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-9 YUKON FIATS WATER/SEWER/SOLID WASTE WHEREAS. the Yukon Flats Subregional Villages are being serviced at the very minimum level for water/sewer and solid waste; and WHEREAS, the health and safety of the people of the Yukon Flats can ,be greatly enhanced by these services. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Dir~i..:tors directs the TCC to assist all the villages in the Yukon Flats in obtaining adequate and upgraded services for safe water, sewage disposal and ~olid waste disposal. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board o[ Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board ,, . . ' '·A, :~~ 391-100.9 TANA,'IA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-10 SUPPORTING YOUTH CENTER IN FORT YUKON WHEREAS. youth survivors of Fort Yukon are planning to establish a permanent I\1u;h Center for all youths in Fort Yukon; and WHEREAS, our youth are faced with the challenge staying free of alcohol and drugs: and WHEREAS, there is a need for a place for them to share their successes and support nn another as a group. .'IOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Conference Board of Directors support::; the efforts of the Youth Survivors of Fort Yukon and their plans to esuiblish a permanent Youth Center for their community. CERTIFICATION ! hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board or Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. -~-. M',t c11D ~ em1ent1e. . ff -~ Secretaryffreasurer Submitted.by: Native Village of Fort Yukon for the Youth Survivors Yukon Rats Subregional Advisory Board ' 391-100.10 T1\NANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-11 TCC REGION SPRING DUCK HUNT WHEREAS, the Native people of the TCC Region since time immemorial has depended on the spring duck hunt for food; and WHEREAS, at a recent meeting of the Interior Fish and Game Advisory Board meeting in Beaver, the residents were notified by the Refuge Manager that there wiH be no more spring duck hunts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors in assembly support the people of the TCC Region in its sovereign states to continue to hunt ducks and geese in the spring; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the TCC Region is Indian Country and management of fish and game within the exterior boundaries of the TCC Region is the responsibility of the Athabascan nation. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitci!'~~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Beaver Village Council Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board I > 391-100.11 TAN'ANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-12 BEAVER AIRPORT/DOT PATENT WHEREAS, there was introduced in the U.S. Congress by Don Young, an amendment to A...'J\J"CSA to repeal the reversionary clause of the Beaver Airport DOT Patent: and WHEREAS, the removal of the reversionary clause would be detrimental to tbe people nf Beaver for future village expansion and-access 'to traditional harvesting areas. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby opposes the repeal of the reversionary clause of the Beaver Airpnrt DOT Patent; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a letter be sent to the Secretary, who is supposed to protect Indians, and copies to our delegation ill protest of this act of further taking away of freedom from the Indians. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of ·· ~~ Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitcfi~~i Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Beaver Village Council Yukon Rats Subregional Advisory Board ' ' 391,100,12 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91~13 BEA VER FIRE PROTECTION WHEREAS. the Beaver Tribal Council is the governing body of the Native Vil!ag('. of Beaver; and WHEREAS. Beaver is located within the boundaries of the Tanana Chiefs Conference in the Yukon Flats; and WHEREAS. Beaver Village is without adequate fire protection; and WHEREAS, there are numerous home fires in the winter and brush fires in the summer. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support the Beaver Village Council in acquiring firefighting equipment, such as a fire truck, a storage area, and fire extinguishers for homes. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Beaver Village Council Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.13 TAi'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-14 VILLAGE AIRPORT LIGHTS - VENETIE WHEREAS. the Village of Venetie is increasing. We have five (5) air services which comes in daily except on weekend, also fuel plane comes twice a month for our school and village fuel; and WHEREAS, we have longest periods of darkness during winter, sometimes we have emergency charter at night, when this happens we use snow-machine lighls or cloth diesel to burn; and WHEREAS, the only transportation is by air. We eagerly in need of lights on our air strip, due to nighttime emergency or aircraft accident. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to seek federal funding for airport upgrading to install lights and maintenance money for the Venetie Airport. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M.M~,itc em1ent1e Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Venetie Yukon Hats Subregional Advisory Board '·-,. " t ,. .•·, "\ --: .. ~ '-- 't::. ' 391-100.14 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-15 VENETIE VPSO WHEREAS, the Village of Venetie abandoned alcohol for the last twenty (20) years, hut we still got problem with people smuggling alcohol into our community; and WHEREAS, the Chief, Council, majority of the people completely want relinquish druu and alcohol for our future generation and safety for our Native people: and - WHEREAS. other reasons: we do Jot of hunting and trapping, lot of times machine brc:ik down or someone get lost. Tremendous breaking entering, curfew, stealing. etc. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist Venetie in obtaining funding for a VPSO position in Lhc Village ofVenetie through BIA CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mift&e~-/-- Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Venetie Youth Delegate Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board ' ', 391-100.15 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-16 TOK SUBREGION ELDERS HOME WHEREAS, the Upper Tanana villages of Dot L_ake, Tanacross, Tetlin. N"orthway, E:igk. and Mentasta do not have an Elders' Home located within its region: and WHEREAS, the nearest Elders' Home is located within Fairbanks which is between lri0- 250 miles from our villages; and WHEREAS, the elders are saddened by having to move so far away from family and friends to obtain professional care; and WHEREAS. the town of Tok is an ideal central location since it is located within a !"il"l\ mile radius of the majority of our villages; and WHEREAS, Tok has other beneficial facilities to assist the elders, which supports its ideal location for a home; and WHEREAS, a Elders' Home in Tok would allow family and friends to visit more frequently; and ·~. WHEREAS, our elders, whom we love and respect, should be able to receive professional care when needed, without having to move hundreds of miles from their home and village; and WHEREAS. resolutions submitted from villages in the past years have surport~d putting an Elders' Home within the subregions of our state; and WHEREAS. our villages do not have the resources or funds to pursue such a project NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs administration to work with the Upper Tanana Development Corporation (Tok), United Crow Band (Tok), the Upper Tanana Village Councils and any other organizations to plan and set up the most timely and efficient way to make an Elders Home in Tok possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all the above named organizations contact our district legislatures by correspondence to support and request funding for the Tok Subregion Elders Center; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional funding be also sought through and available sti1tc of federal grants that pertain to this subject area. 39)-11)0.16 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91.17 ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE FOR HEALY LAKE WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council prepared community needs for the TCC Annual Convention; and WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council has determined a long standing need of mail service and transportation; and WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council requests the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc delegates to vote and approve our need for Essential Air Service ( EAS). :'IOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board or Directors directs TCC to pursue and seek appropriate assistance to ensure essential air service for Healy Lake. CERTIFICATION I herehy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board or Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitcri"~Q:v Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Healv Lake Traditional Council Upp;r Tanana Subregional Advisory Board ·--~;·\. . ·-· • . :c-. • 'ii-- '-. -.,- '·- 391-100.18 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-18 HEALY LAKE SCHOOL & WATER/SEWER PROJECTS WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council addressed the need for a school and w:ller and sewer projects for it's community; and WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village council urges Legislative funding support in the amount of $335,000.00 for the two combined projects; and WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Council has determined these needs number one ( l) priority for Healy lake residents. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors approve and support and direct the TCC staff to seek funding for Healy Luke School and water/sewer project. CERTIFICATION I herehy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitcfi'Demientieff Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Healy Lake Village Council Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board • ' ' ' ' 391-100.19 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board or Directors Resolution No. 91-19 HEALY LAKE ROAD UPGRADE AND EQUIPMENT FUNDING WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council requests maintenance/road improvcm1..'nt funding for 1991; and WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council has carefully determined that equipment ;ind road upgrade need funding; and WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council has given a careful estimate of $40,000.00 l'\Jr repair and construction cost to properly meet this need. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist Healy Lake with road upgrade and equipment. CERTIFICATION I herehy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Dire.:tors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. - - ;:&~ ~1"~1i-,2if~D;e-m.<.-,-ie-n"'ti'"e;,ff,....>~,;;'°"''""-""===--~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Healy Lake Village Council Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 4 1,~,: "~ . . ' : --..; .· .·•· .;._,..--~ < -,~r ' ·, 391-100.20 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-20 HEALY LAKE HOUSING WHEREAS. the Healy Lake Village Council decided that two (2) homes are needed rm ,1 proposed school that will be in operation by Fall 1991; and WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council hereby decided that students have enroll~d to the proposed new village school are in need for homes to live in; and WHEREAS, the Healy Lake Village Council finds two (2) families are in need of HIP Housing to ensure them of well-being. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist Healy Lake with housing needs. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Bo,mt o[ Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. - ;::l-~E Mf&h Demientieff Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Healy Lake Village Council Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board -- 391-100.21 TA,'!A,"IA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-21 HEALY LAKE ALLOTMENTS WHEREAS. the Healy Lake Village Council found the majority of Native allotments 1·or its residents in approval or disputes over allottee claims with the Stale ot' Alaska; and WHEREAS, many tribal members have passed away without deed and patent to th..:ir inholdings in the vicinity of Healy Lake tribal grounds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Din:ctms requests the BLM for quick deed and/or approval to all allotment Inholdings for tribal members of Healy Lake immediately. CERTIFICATION [ hereby certifv that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board Df DirectOrs on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quoruni was duly established. 7 Mitcl\~~& Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Healy Lake Village Council Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board .. 391-100.22 TANAl'iA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-22 CONTINUE/COMPLETE WATER/SEWER SYSTEM IN NULATO WHEREAS, the City of Nulato received legislative grants in the amounts of$ l.OUO.(H)li and $1,200,000 during 1983 and 1986, respectively; and WHEREAS, these monies were utilized to complete Phase I. Feasibility Study and PrnJ1._'ct Design of a three-Phase water/sewer system; and WHEREAS, these monies were utilized to partiat!y complete Phase II, Construction 1J( ( he Sewer System; and WHEREAS, Phase III, Construction of a Water System has not been initiated; and WHEREAS, legislative funds have been denied the City of Nulato since 1987; and WHEREAS, completion of Phase II and III has been on hold since 1987; and WHEREAS, there is not a single home in Nulato connected to and benefiting from :1 water/sewer system; and WHEREAS, every home in Nulato still uses a water haul and honey bucket disros:il -~~-- system: and WHEREAS, a water/sewer system is one of the greatest contributing factor of a healthy home environment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of DireCLors supports the continuation and completion of a water/sewer system in Nulato, Alaska, and directs TCC to seek federal funding to complete Phases II & rn of the Nulato water/sewer system. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board or Directors on March 14; 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitct?bemientieff Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Village of Nulato Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board ---. 391-100.23 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91·23 KOYUKUK COMMUNITY BALLPARK WHEREAS. the town is applying for a suicide grant to start the construction of a hall park where an area has been cleared: and WHEREAS, they need money to buy gravel and have it hauled to the field, spread ,1 n(I packed down: and WHEREAS, there is a construction outfit in Koyukuk now hauling gravel so now would b'..: the time to have the gravel hauled. WHEREAS. a ball park will provide the people of Koyukuk with a recreation facility. WHEREAS, the people of Koyukuk will have something to do instead of drinking and using drugs. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to help the Village of Koyukuk find appropriate funding to complete their ball park. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board ol' Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretaiy(Treasurer Submitted by: Kovukuk Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisoiy Board ' 391-100.24 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-24 EXPANDED 4-H PROGRAMS AT GALENA WHEREAS. the 4-H program is a benefit to the youth of Galena; and WHEREAS, the youth desire to have a summer retreat. ~'OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Dirc-:tl'1rs directs TCC to assist in allocating 4-H funds to the Galena youth [1.,r ,1 summer retreat. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Bo,ml nf Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks. Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Louden Village Council Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.25 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91~25 YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the youth of Galena desire to have a work program that involves emp!oymcr.l after school and during the summer months; and WHEREAS, the youth of Galena desire that funds be -allocated for such jobs to the yuulh of Galena. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Dirccturs directs TCC to allocate funds and develop a program for youth jobs ut Galena. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. lnc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitcll Demient[eff Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Louden Village Council Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board_ 391-100.26 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-26 GALENA YOUTH CENTER WHEREAS. the Vi!tage of Galena has a large youth population; and WHEREAS, there is a need and desire on behalf of the youth to develop a youth center from an existing building in Galena; and WHEREAS, there is a need for renovation dollars and money to purchase equipment and supplies and operational funds. ~OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist to develop an operational and funding grant to assist the Galena youth in conjunction with the efforts of the Yukon-Koyukuk :\knt,11 Health program at Galena. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitcfi Demientieff Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Louden Village Council Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board ..,,. .',: . . . . 1. ' .-·t ~ ' 391-100.27 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91·27 OPERATIONAL GRANTS - VILLAGE COUNCILS WHEREAS. Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. has carry~over funds from year to year; and WHEREAS, all Village Councils are in need of Administrative funds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to develop an operational grant fund to administer all Village Council business on a village level. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Louden Village Council 391-100.28 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-28 GALENA PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Division of Public Health is responsible for providin¥ public health nursing services to the Yukon-Koyukuk Subregion; and WHEREAS, the Public Health Nurse position has been vacant for two months; and WHEREAS, the preventive health care services needs, such as immunizations for chiidrcn. tuberculosis screening, prenatal screening, family planning and health promotion and education are not being met; and WHEREAS, the communities within the Yukon-Koyukuk Subregion are desirous nr having these services accessible and available. '.'JOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. urn:es the State of Alaska to fill the Galena Public Health Nursing position- as soon ,is possible. CERTIFICATION ·-·-.,. I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board u[ Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mi?ciibemientief Secretary(freasurer Submitted by: Yukan~Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Louden Village Council ,c-.,, 391-100.29 TA.'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-29 GALENA DFYS SERVICES WHEREAS. the demand and need for social services is very high ~i.thin the villages \lr lhc Yukon-Koyukuk area; and WHEREAS. the need for at [east two Social Worker positions here has been dearly ,ind repeatedly demonstrated through reviews of the number of case histories: ,ind WHEREAS, a funded clerical position has also been designated for the Galena office. hut it has been withheld from the Galena office; and WHEREAS, the villages have a clear expectation and understanding of the role of those social services employees; and WHEREAS, a!l but one position has been vacant since 1990 and they are as yet unfilled. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directms urges the Alaska Division of Family & Youth Services to retain nm\ residentially fill all Galena-based Soc_ial Services positions as soon as possible. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitctf'Demientleff Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Yukon-Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board Louden Village Council Village of Nulato 39!-!0IUO TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board or Directors Resolution No. 91~30 GALENA AREA ELDER TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS. the City of Galena has in the past applied for and received grant fund:; l() provide transportation for the Elders in the Galena Subregion; and WHEREAS, the City of Galena does not plan to apply for funds to provide transport,1l1\ln for the Elders in the Galena area; and WHEREAS, there is a need for transportation for the Elders in the Galena area. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Director:,; direct the Tanana Chiefs Conference to seek funds to provide transportation for the Elders in the Galena area. CERTIFICATION I hercbv certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of DirectOrs on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. MifchDemientief Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Galena Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.31 TANA,'IA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91·31 KOYUKUK SEARCH AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, there are no existing communication equipment for the search und rescue program at Koyukuk; and WHEREAS, to purchase such equipment would improve the search and rescue efforts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby directs TCC to seek funding for search and rescue communication equipment for Koyukuk. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board oC Directors on ~farch 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Leo Lolnitz Yukon Koyukuk ··~ 391-100.32 ~ .. TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91~32 SPIRIT RECOVERY CAMP WHEREAS, the Koyukuk Village Council would like a Yukon Koyukuk Subregion,11 Sptrit Recovery Camp for drug and alcohol abusers: and WHEREAS. there are no existing facilities in the subregion for drug and alcohol ahus~r:,;: and WHEREAS, in the past drug and alcohol abusers in the subregion had to travd tnn L1r away from home to get treatment. :'-iO\\' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Dircctr.11·~ directs TCC locate funding for a Spirit Recovery Camp in the Yukun Koyukuk Subregion. CERT IF I CAT ION I herehy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board al" Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks. Alaska and a quorum was duly established. - .. Mitciii:ie~~------Secretary{Treasurer Submitted by: Koyukuk Yukon Koyukuk Subregional Advisory Board ' ... ' 391-100.33 TANA.NA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-33 MEDFRA ALCOHOL RECOVERY CAMP WHEREAS, Medfra was designated by the Upper Kuskokwim Advisory Board as the stlc to start planning for establishing an alcohol recovery camp; and WHEREAS. start-up funds are needed to plan a recovery camp that can become sclr sustaining; and WHEREAS, land availability for the site is readily available; and WHEREAS, state and federal now officially recognize that such camps within the lnti..:nm are successful in helping to alleviate the rural alcohol problems. '.'iOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Din.:ctc1rs directs TCC to seek a six-month, $32,000 legislative 1991 appropriation Lu design and plan an Alcohol Recovery Camp in the member Vil[agi..: p[" Medfra. CERTIFICATION .....___ [ hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Bon rd of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Upper Kuskokwim Subregion ' ·- 391-100.34 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-34 MEDFRARUNWAY WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Transportation is responsible lor the maintenance of the Medfra airport; and WHEREAS, the maintenance of the runway has been kept at the very minimum over LhL' last few years; and WHEREAS. the natural resources in the area are being developed by plans to open the Nixon Fork mine. NO\V THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support an increase of maintenance at the Medfra airport during the summ...:r of 1991. CERTIFICATION f hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board or Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M'en~~1t em1entle Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Upper Kuskokwim Subregion Medfra 391-100.35 TANA'lA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-35 RECLASSIFICATION OF MEDFR'\AS A NATIVE GROUP WHEREAS. a provision of Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act recognize:; trih,1] "groups''; and WHEREAS, the Bureau of Indian Affairs was assigned to implement this provision by providing technical assistance for those Alaska Natives who choose to cnrnll into groups; and WHEREAS, the BIA grossly neglected its duties to inform and advocate for the righh ul· those individuals who enrolled under the group status; and WHEREAS, some members of the Medfra Native. Village Council are enrolled under the group status of ANCSA NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Tanana Chic!:~ Conference directs TCC to provide resources to continue to work toward the reclassification for Medfra as a ''Native Group" under ANCSA. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Bo,1rd (1r DirectOrs on !\."larch 1-l-, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Upper Kuskok\.vim Subregion Medfra 391-100.36 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91~36 RUBY TO MCGRATH ROAD DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS. a vital link is needed to connect the two mighty rivers of Interior Alasb. th~ Yukon and the Kuskokwim; and WHEREAS, the development of a road between Poorman and Ophir will connect th.:: villages of Ruby, Takotna and McGrath; and WHEREAS, the opening of this road will provide economic development in the arc:1:; 11l' commerce, natural resources, tourism, benefiting all Alaskans: and WHEREAS, the village governments of Ruby, Takotna and McGrath have supporting resolutions and documents for the development of this project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to seek a 1991 legislative appropriation of up to $50,000 fl)f a planning grant to the Department of Community & Regional ...\iTairs (planning component) to open a road between Poorman and Ophir, connecting the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers for the purpose of economic development in the Interior. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board ur Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. MitdtDemientleff Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Upper Kuskokwim Subregion 391-100.37 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91*37 NIKOLAI IRHA/HUD HOUSING PROJECT WHEREAS, the Edzeno' Native Village Council and City Council of Nikolai held a JOim meeting to support housing projects in Nikolai; and WHEREAS, a joint resolution was passed by the Councils; and WHEREAS, Interior Regional Housing Authority -classified the Village of Nikolai as the top regional priority for a new HUD housing project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Dircc1L1rs supports the joint resolution of the Edzeno' Native Village Council and the City of Nikolai to establish an IRHAJHUD housing project as recommended by the Interior Regional Housing Authority. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mit~-~- Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board Nikola'i 391-100.38 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-38 REQUEST FOR NEW HUD HOMES AND ELDERS UNITS IN MCGRATH WHEREAS. the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides public housing for Alaska Natives and American Indians through the offict:.'s or the Interior Regional Housing Authority: and WHEREAS, the McGrath Native Village Council is recognized as a governing entity to receive funds assigned to Alaska Natives and American Indians by the L).S. Department and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the 1980 Census count for McGrath was 355 as compared to the 1990 city count of 533, and new members are enrolled ta the MNVC as per lhc Constitution and Bylaw; and WHEREAS, the new members of the MNVC and others are in dire need of homes to help stabilize their living conditions due to the high cost of paying rent and WHEREAS, the McGrath Native Village Council requests enough funds to build 10 new HUD Housing units and eight Elders units. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. _Board of Directors directs TCC to assist and support the McGrath Native Vi!l;1gc Council efforts to obtain 10 Ht.JD housing units and eight Elder hou\111:; units. CERTIFICATION [ hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: McGrath Native Village Council Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.39 TAI/ANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-39 MCGRATH EROSION CONTROL WHEREAS. Village of McGrath is located on the south bank of the Kuskobvim River which is rapidly eroding; and WHEREAS, City of McGrath have successfully completed Phase I and Phase II of thi.: McGrath Erosion Control project; and WHEREAS, Phase III of the project is needed to protect public and private buildings_ frnm destruction. :,..;'OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of_ Directors s_upport the City of McGrath!s request for funding to complete the final r,hase of the McGrath Erosion Control project. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Kuskobvim Subregion '·:t·p'i\ :--..... ~ ' ~ ·~. 391-100.40 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-40 MCGRATH AND NORTHWAY FAA SURPLUS PROPERTY WHEREAS. Federal Aviation Administration surplus property will become _available in FY'91/92 in McGrath and Northway; and WHEREAS, the McGrnth and Northway Native Village Councils are recognized by the Indian Health Service, Tanana Chiefs Conference and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to receive surplus property before they are let out for bid: and WHEREAS. Tanana Chiefs Conference is aware of the 1991 FAA plan to make the McGrath and Northway sites remote. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Confere'nce Board of Directors directs TCC to assist the McGrath and Northway Native Village Councils to acquire FAA surplus property in the Villages of McGrath and Northway. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mit~#¢,'i;xz Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board McGrath Native Village Council 391-100.41 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board or Directors Resolution No. 91-41 TELIDA YOUTH GROUP HOME WHEREAS, the Village of Te!ida has been recognized as a member village thut could provide a group home for youth with special social needs; and WHEREAS, the Telida Native Village Council has identified professional and technic,1] personnel in the village and the subregion to provide for such needs. '.'\OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors direct Tanana Chiefs Conference staff seek a way to establish a Telida youth group home program in cooperation with the Telida Native Village Council. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, fnc. Board nf Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks. Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary(freasurer Submitted by: Upper Kuskokwim Subregion Telida ·~. 391-100.-12 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-42 TELIDA STATE AIRPORT EQUIPMENT WHEREAS. the State of Alaska provided the Village of Telida with a 450 John Deere tractor in 1981 for the purpose of maintaining the Telida airport runway: ,md WHEREAS. the Village of Telida does not have a federal or state revenue sharing program; and WHEREAS. the Te!ida airport is kept open mostly by volunteer assistance: and WHEREAS. the airport is located near highly used airways that need access to an open runway for emergencies. '.\OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Direcltirs support a 1991 legislative request of $11,000 to purchase parts and a snuw blower to upgrade the airport equipment in Telida. CERTIFICATION I hereby ce_rtify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks. Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Upper Kuskokwim Subregion· Tclida 391-100.43 TA..'!A.1'/A CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-43 CHAMA! CENTER ROOF REPAIR WHEREAS, the State of Alaska funded the construction of a multipurpose building in the Village of McGrath; and WHEREAS. the initial funding source was inadequate to provide for the proper amount of building material for the roof; and WHEREAS. the present roof is leaking, causing damage to this important public building. \'O\\' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support the McGrath Native Council to seek a $23,300 h.:gislnti\·e appropriation in 1991 to repair the roof of the Chamai Building in McGrath. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. foe. Emmi of DircctOrs on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board McGrath Native Village Council 391-100.44 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-44 MCGRATH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE WHEREAS. the Public Health Nurse position was established by the Federal Gon"!rnmcnl before statehood to serve part of the Interior; and WHEREAS, the case load in that part of the Interior still warrant the Public Health '.' WHEREAS, the position and office of the Public Health provides economic bencl'its tt1 rural Alaska. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. support the retention of the Public Health Nurse position in McGrath. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Boc1rd of Directors on f,,-1arch 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitctfttf?~ Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: McGrath Subregion 391-100.45 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91~45 TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY MASEK, 1991 IDITAROD TRAIL RACER WHEREAS, dog mushing is a vital part of the culture and history of the Tanana Chiefs region: and WHEREAS, the great Iditarod Trail Race occurs each year during the Tunana Chtcfs Conference annual convention; and WHEREAS, the race is the longest and the 'most grueling in the world; and WHEREAS, the Iditarod trail is situated within the lands of Doyon and Native Village corporations; and WHEREAS. the member villages and delegates of the Tanana Chiefs Conference convention are proud of their athletes who participate in this great event. :--.lOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors pay tribute and honor athlete Beverly Masek for participating in the 1991 lditarod Trail Race . .. ~..,,. CERTIFICATION l hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitch'~ Secretaryffreasurer Submitted by: Lo\ver Yukon .191-100.46 ·~. TA,'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-46 TRIBUTE TO KEN CHASE 1991 IDITAROD TRAIL RACER WHEREAS, dog mushing is a vital part of the culture and history of the Tanana Chiefs region; and WHEREAS. the great Iditarod Trail Race occurs each year during the Tanana Chiefs Conference annual convention; and WHEREAS, the race is the longest and the most grueling in the world; and WHEREAS, the lditarod trail is situated within the lands of Doyon and Native Village corporations; and WHEREAS. the member villages and delegates of the Tanana Chiefs Conference convention are proud of their athletes who participate in this great event. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors pay tribute and honor athlete Ken Chase for participating in the l99l Iditarod Trail Race. CERTIFICATION ! hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary!freasurer Submitted by: Lower Yukon 39],100.47 TANA'fA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-47 SPIRIT CAMP FOR THE YOUTH - LOWER YUKON WHEREAS, the villages have held Spirit Camps, which have united the Elders and Youth with stories, hunting, fishing, and spending time together; and WHEREAS, the experience has proven to be invaluable to the youth and elders; and WHEREAS, each camp has become better with more values and traditions being p;:issed on. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board o[ Directors supports the Lower Yukon Spirit Camps. CERTIFICATION ! hcri.;:by certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Dire_ctors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitch~r~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Lower Yukon Holy Cross 391-100.48 TA..'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-48 LOWER YUKON SUBREGIONAL RECOVERY CAMP WHEREAS, the four Lower Yukon villages have long needed a loca! recovery camp; and WHEREAS, the nearest camp is so far away from our region; and WHEREAS, the manpower and available land is available locally,; and WHEREAS, the four villages have met on several occasions and the top priority has been a recovery camp. ~OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to provide technical and financial assistance in the establishment of a recovery camp in the Lower Yukon subregion. CERTIFICATION l hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Bonrd of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks. Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitcfi WUDemienti~" " Secretary(Treasurer Submitted by: LO\ver Yukon 391-100.49 TA.NANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-49 TRAIL MARKERS BElWEEN VILLAGES - LOWER YUKON WHEREAS. travel between the four Lower Yukon villages and Aniak can be hazardous with no recognizable markers; and WHEREAS, lives have been endangered because of unmarked portages between the villages; and WHEREAS. a marked trail from Aniak Kalskag will help people who want to drive their snowmachine and supplies to save money on freight costs; and WHEREAS, to safeguard the lives of our people when traveling. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the Tanana Chiefs Conference staff to find the monies for purchasing trail markers for the Lower Yukon area. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of .. -.._,, Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. - Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: LoWer Yukon . -- 391-100.50 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-50 ROAD TO NEW GRAVEL SITE - SHAGELUK WHEREAS, local gravel stocks in. Shageluk are depleted and will start to cut into the hill cemetery; and WHEREAS. this road will open up the local berry patches along the route; and WHEREAS, further economic development will hinge on opening this road. :-.row THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the TCC to assist Shageluk in obtaining a road to the new grave! site. CERTIFICATION I hcrchy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board or Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitclia:v~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board Shageluk IRA \ 391-100.51 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-51 SHAGELUK MEAT/FISH PROCESSING EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the residents of Shageluk using hand powered equipment. found out that the best cuts o[ meat have not been utilized; and WHEREAS. bandsaws, meat slicers, grinders. etc. would ease the workload and enhance the cuts of meat for the local people. ~OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to assist Shageluk in obtaining meat/fish processing equipment. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was du!y established. M'1tc ~4::,- em1enue i Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board Shageluk 391-100.52 TANA,'!A CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-52 SHAGELUK FISH HATCHERY WHEREAS. sport fishing is a renewable resource that has not been tapped locally: and WHEREAS, the money generated from a fish hatchery would make Shageluk more economically stable: with the use of rental boats, cabins, food. etc.. from locals; and WHEREAS, subsistence salmon also need to be enhanced, because subsistence fishing on the Innoko River always have been poor or marginal at best. ~ NO\V THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors strongly supports the establishment of a fish hatchery at Shageluk, that will make a village more self-reliant and economically stable. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on 1farch 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitch'bemientieff~ ..- ~----- Secretaryffreasurer Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregi,anal Advisory Board Shageluk 391-100.53 TANAI'IA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-53 LOWER YUKON SEARCH A,'ID RESCUE WHEREAS. the Lower Yukon area is requesting funding and education for search and rescue; and WHEREAS, there is no set guidelines or rules for search and rescue each village must do their own planning; and WHEREAS, there are times when the search extends beyond each village; .and WHEREAS, funding and education for the village search and rescue teams is a need that has not been met by the State. \'OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs Tanana Chiefs Conference to locate and assist the Lower Yukon area with finding funding and education for search and rescue. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on r-.farch 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Lower Yukon 391-100.54 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No, 91-54 OPPOSING POSTAL SERVICE PROPOSAL FOR REDUCED SERVICES TO VILLAGES WHEREAS, the U.S. Postal Service has published in Federal Register a propos,d to slash the rates that airlines receive to haul mail; and WHEREAS. smaller airlines cannot afford to lose mail revenue and the result would he a cost to the consumer in raising airfares and cut back services; and WHEREAS, our mail services have already been cut, prices have risen and airfare hm; consistently been increased. !\OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the State and Federal delegation to vigorously oppose any attempt hy the U.S. Postal Service to further deteriorate mail services for bush Alaska. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Bonrd of Dircl'.tOrs on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M.ttc hD~~:&iem1ent1e Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Fairbanks Subregional Board Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.55 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-55 BLM EFFTAXWITHHOLDING WHEREAS, the Emergency Firefighting Crews (EFF) earn seasonal wages for emergency firefighting from Bureau of Land Management; and WHEREAS, the Bureau of Land Management doesn't withhold federal income tax from EFF wages; and WHEREAS, it is the EFF crew members obligation to pay the federal income tax: and WHEREAS, the EFF crew members don't always pay the federal income tax and end up owing the federal income tax at the end of the tax year; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the Bureau of Land Management to withhold federal income tax from Emergency Firefighting wages. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of ··""· Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. fr-a M'1t c!iD em1ent1e' 'ff:2:;:i?f Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Leo Lolnitz Koyukuk ' 391-100.56 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-56 CONTRACT PROPOSALS WHEREAS. BLM has operated EfF crews in an unfair manner which; and WHEREAS, ELM has been slow to survey Native lands in the region and has not been responsive to the survey needs and priorities of Native land owners: and WHEREAS, the IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction program has constructed several projects within the TCC region which do not work because of failure to take into account the needs and desires of member villages. '.'iOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs Planning staff to develop proposals to contract for BUv1 Fire Management, particularly Emergency Firefighter crews, BLt-1 survey of Native lands. and the IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction program for the TCC region. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, AJaska and a quorum was duly established. MitcR'Demientie~ Secretary/Treasurer Snbmitted by: Mitch Demientieff !_.;Ill;. 391-100.57 TANAN'A CHIEFS CONFERENCE, JNC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-57 FIRE CONTROL MANAGEMENT WHEREAS. by Public Law 93-638 the Tanana Chiefs Conference is in a pnsition to contract with the Department of the Interior; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors propose to contract with the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to organize and train a Hot Shot Crew for the control of wild fire in Alaska on federal lands. CERTIFICATION [ hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mit2h15emientieff~5¢ SecretaryfI'reasurer Submitted by: McGrath,Subregion .-..., 391-100.58 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-58 SUBSISTENCE FISHING WHEREAS, the subsistence fishing should be bigger priority than commercial fishing; and WHEREAS, the majority of the Native people still depend on subsistence life of living and this is very important to them; and WHEREAS, it is very important for all parts of fish caught should be utilized. .'IOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the Board of Fisheries to give subsistence fishing a priority over commercial fishing. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Miii'hk:~ Demientieff foe ) Secretaryffreasurer Submitted by: Hughes Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board --., 391-100.59 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-59 SUBSISTENCE PROTECTION FOR NATIVE LANDS WHEREAS, Federal regulations provide that ANCSA corporate lands are considered non public lands under ANILCA and are subject to State regulatory jurisdiction for fish and game; and - WHEREAS, the State Fish and Game regulations no longer have a rural subsistence priority and the federal regulations have a rural subsistence priority; and WHEREAS, subsection 304(f) of ANILCA allows ANCSA corporations to enter int[) agreements which can shift ANCSA lands to be subject to the federal regulations. :\"OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs staff to work with Doyon, Ltd. and the village corporalions of the region to sponsor a regional meeting to discuss whether the region should work together to negotiate an agreement with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service under subsection 304([) of ANILCA to establish the federal rural subsistence priority on ANCSA lands. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board ol' Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Submitted by: Mitch Demientieff 391-100.60 TAN ANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-60 THE NATIVE SUBSISTENCE LIFESTYLE WILL PREVAIL WHEREAS, the Na_tive people of Alaska has since time immemorial lived a subsistence lifestyle; and \VHEREAS, the Native people has gathered, hunted, and shared their Native foods amongst each other, be it families or communities; and WHEREAS, the Native people have gathered, hunted and shared their Native foods to live their subsistence lifestyle. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors inform the State of Alaska that the Native people will continue to live a subsistence lifestyle no matter what laws or enforcement agency is in place. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M 1tc frf?->J Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board ! ·~ 391-100.61 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-61 NATIVE TRAPPING WHEREAS. trnpping is important to Natives as a economic resource; and WHEREAS. trapping is a very important part of our culture; and WHEREAS. the banning of fur is robbing Natives of their money and culture. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors supports traditional trapping by Alaska Natives. CERTIFICATION [ hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chfefs Conference. Inc. Board or Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitcfi&;ev~--- Secretary;Treasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.62 TA'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-62 FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR BERING SEAS FISHERIES ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the King and Chum salmon is an important resource to all Yukon River Drainages residents' livelihood; and WHEREAS. there have been salmon interception by foreign fleets in the high seas and False Pass that has affected the salmon run up the Yukon River Drainages; and WHEREAS, the Bering Seas Fisheries Association has been working on our beha!f to accomplish the goals of curbing the salmon interception. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to support the Bering Seas Fisheries Association's efforts to seek funding and current funding be maintained at its historic level to continue on with their goals of stopping high seas and False Pass interception by foreign t1eets. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitdi' araDemientieff~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Steven Bergman, Sr. Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.63 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-63 EQUALIZATION OF COMMERCIAL ALLOCATIONS AND SUSTAINED YIELD WHEREAS, commercial fishing on the Yukon River and related fisheries is controlled hv limited entry commercial fisheries, and allo'cation between these fisheries i:~ grossly unequal; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has failed to manage these fisheries on a sustained yield basis as required by law resulting in declines in Yukon River salmon population; and WHEREAS, the Board of Fisheries has historically failed lo address these problems and is resulting in institutional economic hardship on the TCC region. ~OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board o[ Directors directs staff to bring suit against the State of Alaska to force the State Board of Fisheries to equalize allocations of commercial fish harvest between the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers and area in Cape Fisheries and to set total harvestable allocations based upon sustained yield. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board Grayling 391-IIJ0.64 TA.NANA. CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-64 CHILD SUPPORT WHEREAS, Child Support enforcement regulations are creating financial hardships: are resulting in liens against Native allotments and corporate srock: ::ire preventing parents from applying for AFDC and other programs for children truly in need; and WHEREAS, a lack of access to legal representation creates an artificial appearnnce that parents with resources are failing to support their children when actually parents lack the resources to make child support payments but cannot afford an attorney to have court-ordered child support reduced; and WHEREAS, if a custodial parent applies for AFDC, the money received is then billed against the non-custodial parent and becomes a lien against any money ht.! or she subsequently earns and against any property he o.r she owns: and WHEREAS, interest is charged and compounded resulting in huge amounts owed: and WHEREAS, this situation hurts children of existing families. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC staff to use all means at its disposal to change current child support regulations and enforcement actions to alleviate problems that arl; affecting a disproportionate number of village families who have scant access to cash economies. CERTIFICATION l hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of DircctOrs on !vtarch 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. A:---~ Mitcli Demientiet~ Secretary(rreasurer Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.65 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-65 INVOLUNTARY REMOVAL OF VILLAGE PEOPLE WHEREAS, it has been the practice of the Fairbanks State Court system to release village people charged, but not convicted of domestic violence with a stipulation that they cannot return to their village until their trial date, which is often a period of two to three weeks; and WHEREAS, this practice is discrimination in fact against Native people; and WHEREAS, the practice causes great harm to relationships as well as tn the indiYidual charged and is, in fact, a punishment to the individual even beforl.! the individual has been found guilty or innocent. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Din:ctors direct Tanana Chiefs Conference staff to work to protect the civil rights of village people who are being harmed by discriminating court procedures. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M1tc ~8r<::.2.G.>.em1ent1e Secretary!freasurer Submitted by: Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.66 TAI/ANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-66 DROP-IN CENTER SUPPORT WHEREAS, the Fairbanks Native Association, Inc. (FNA) provides social, cultural and educational services in the Fairbanks North Star Borough; and WHEREAS, for many years FNA operated a drop-in center in downtown Fairbanks, whkh was forced to close in 1990 due to a drastic cut in State funding; and WHEREAS, the imminent closing of the Co-op Drug Store is eliminating th~ present opportunity to socialize downtown in a non-alcoholic environment; am! WHEREAS, there is no place in downtown Fairbanks where visitors and residents alike can meet in a public, noncommercial, no_n-alcoholic atmosphere to socialize and visit. '.'i"OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board o[ Directors hereby endorses and supports, through in-kind and financial contributions and commitments, any endeavors of FNA to provide the Fairbanks Native community and visitors with a drop-in center, to be used as a non-commercial. non-alcoholic meeting place in downtown Fairbanks. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mite~~ Secretary(rreasurer Submitted by: Fairbanks Native Association Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.67 TANA'IA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-67 ALASKA NATIVE COUNSELORS WHEREAS, the resolution of social and mental health problems in Alaska Native vi!la!!CS depends upon the healing and empowerment of the people living in th;sc villages; and WHEREAS, a traditional system of helpers and healers exists in each village providing the ability for village people to heal themselves; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has available mental health monies to support the training and mental health providers. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED tha:t the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the TCC staff to work with Alaska State Legislators to provide financial support through the appropriation of mental health funds for Alaska Native villages to ensure that Native Counselors are employed and trained to serve each village. CERTIFICATION I hcrctiy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. ff(2 M.1tc li'D em1enhe. . ff 4Zl,v Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.68 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-68 ISSUANCE OF STOCK TO NEW NATIVES WHEREAS. the 1991 Amendments give regional and village corporations the option of issuing stock to new Natives; and WHEREAS. the A.laska Native Claims Settlement Act excluded new Natives, those born after the cut-off date of December 18, 1971; and WHEREAS. by the end of this year, 47% of all Natives will be those referred to as "m-:w Natives; and WHEREAS, most of today's youth are denied the benefits of membership in village and regional Native corporations: and WHEREAS, as the Native population progresses, the youth are becoming more well voiced on issues that effect them and have a lot to offer in terms of leadership; and WHEREAS, all Natives have a right to be a part of ANCSA, regardless of their date of birth; and WHEREAS, The issuance of stock to new Natives will conjure up stronger unity within our Native society. '.\'OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support the issuance of stock to new Natives. beginning with a strong movement to encourage youth to lobby the Doyon Board of Directors, along with leaders of their respective village corporations. CERTIFICATION f hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitc'il" Demientieffc, Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Hazel Thompson, Youth 391-100.69 TA.NANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC Board of Directors Resolution No. 91~69 NATIVE GROUP CLAIMS WHEREAS, it has been twenty (20) years since passage of ANCSA and the groups llC Canyon Village, Wiseman, Medfra and Lake Minchumina have not yet received their entitlements under ANCSA; and WHEREAS, such delay has been detrimental to the economic survival of those groups and has created clouds of title on state, federal and Native land; and WHEREAS, the state, federal, NaJive and private landowners desire to settle these claims. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors direct staff to work \vith each group, Doyon, the State and Federnl agencies to resolve claims by Canyon Village, Wiseman, Medfra. and Lake Minchumina. CERTIFICATION r hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on 1farch 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M1tc ~,#r:c:;;2Q\\'em1ent1e Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Medfra Lake Minchumina Canyon Village \ - 391-100.70 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-70 TRIBAL LAND BASE WHEREAS. the Native Village Councils are the legal governing bodies for the individual Native villages: and WHEREAS, as a governing body, they are responsible to provide for the welfare and well being of their tribal members; and WHEREAS, most Village Councils do not have an economic base which is needed in order to provide the required services to their tribal members; and WHEREAS, a governing body requires a !and base in order to establish an economic base: and WHEREAS. most land in and around our Native villages is owned and controlled hy the individual village corporations and not by the Village Councils. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to make every effort to assist individual villages in an attempt to transfer some or all of the corporation lands to Village Council control. CERTIFICATION r hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board ul' Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M.cti~:,.tt em1ent1e Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Dot Lake Upper Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.71 TA'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-71 ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES WHEREAS, the language of any culture is essential to the continued strength of that culture: and ~ WHEREAS, the number of people to whom the Athabascan language is their first language is dwindling and the number of people who understand but do not speak the language are mostly in their late 40's; and WHEREAS, we are soon to have two generations who neither speak nor understand the Athabascanlanguage;and WHEREAS, unless this is quickly reversed, the language will no longer' be a living language. :'fOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC staff to work with Alaska State legislators to make the teaching of Alaska Native Languages mandatory in all Alaska Public School systems whose enrollment is primarily Alaska Native. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Education make Alaska Native languages an accredited language curriculum. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mite!{~ Secretary(I'reasurer Submitted by: Resolutions Committee for Tanana Tribal Council Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Venetie Youth Delegate Koyukuk Village Council ]91-100.72 TANA..'IACHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-72 SUPPORTING NEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WHEREAS, national test results indicate local REA.A's provide an inferior ,md academically limited educational programs for rural Native students in Lhe yillages; and WHEREAS, a large number of parents in the Interior are voluntarily sending thdr children to Mt. Edgecumbe, which, although it is geographically distant from the Interior, it has proven to be an academically superior educational facility: and WHEREAS, the Native people of the TCC region feel strongly that there should be viable alternative educational programs created for Interior Native students that takes into account the vast distance children must cover in order Jo attend Mt. Edgecumbe, the only alternative high school open for Native students. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors strongly support plans to develop an Interior campus regionally based high school boarding program which offer a greater offering of Vocational Education classes, and maintains the same high academic standards as Mt. Edgecumbe. This campus should be built to accommodate 100 to 150 rural students and located in the Shageluk area. CERTIFICATION I hereby cert'ify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks_, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M.Itc hl'l Prc:2em1ent1e. ·rr ~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Lower Yukon Subregional Advisory Board Shageluk IRA 391·100.73 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91~73 OPPOSING NEW PROPOSED BOARDING SCHOOL WHEREAS, the Department of Education (State) has proposed a new 30 mi!ltun dollar boarding school for grades Kindergarten through 12 at Delta Junction, Alaska; and WHEREAS, there is concern that this proposal may hinder funding and construction l"or u Healy Lake Village school; and WHEREAS, boarding schools have proven to cause devastating educational breakdowns for families because of removing children from their homes and villages: NO\V THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors objects to any new boarding schools as they are not in compliance with the "Molly Hootch" decision. CERTIFICATION [ hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board ol' Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks. Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mit~ Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Healy Lake )91-100.74 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-74 SUPPORTING REPLACEMENT OF THE CHIEF ANDREW ISAAC HEALTH CENTER WHEREAS, the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center was initiaUy constructed hy the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in 1971 under a twenty year agreement with the Indian Health Services, and expanded in 1978; and WHEREAS, the agreements between Indian Health Service and the Fairbanks ).fcmmial Hospital for CA.lHC expire in 1993; and WHEREAS, the size of the current health center is no longer adequate to meet the increased medical services needs of the increasing Native population of the Tanana Chiefs region; and WHEREAS, the Tanana Chiefs Conference and the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital ha\'lc: developed a proposal to expand the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center to 38.000 square feet to meet the health services needs for the next twenty year period. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the lndian Health Service and the United States Congress to proceed with obtaining the agreements and financing necessary to replace and expand the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center in Fairbanks by 1993. CERTIFICATION l hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: TCC Regional Health Board 391-100.75 TAi'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE. INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91·75 SUPPORT FOR HB 45: MAMMOGRAM SERVICES WHEREAS, the prevention of cancer among Alaska Natives in the TCC region is a high priority of the TCC Health program, the Indian Health St':rvice, and the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, the prevention and early detection of breast cancer is of significant concern, as nationally one woman out of ten \\ill develop breast cancer in their lifetime; and WHEREAS, the availability of mammogram screening services ts the most important element in the detection and treatment process; and WHEREAS, the Alaska State Legislature is considering House Bill 45, which addresses increased coverage by insurance and medical assistance for mammogrnm services; and WHEREAS, the Tanana Chiefs Conference recognizes that HB 45 will result in improved access to bteast cancer detection services statewide. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby urges the Alaska State Legislature to enact House Bill 45, to extend insurance and medical assistance coverage for mammograms for breast cnncer detection. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. 1tc em1entte Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: TCC Regional Health Board ~.. 391-100.76 TAl'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board or Directors Resolution No. 91-76 SUPPORTING REPLACEMENT OF THE ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER IN ANCHORAGE WHEREAS, the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage serves as a referr::il hospital for all Alaska Native in Alaska; and WHEREAS, the Alaska Native Medical Center is an aging facility that is not sufficient to meet state-of-the-art standards of modern medical care, and is at risk f{)r serious damage in the event of another large earthquake in Anchorage: and WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Alaska Native Health Board and other N".itive organizations, the Alaska Area Native Health Service has acquired the land and utilities to construct a new Alaska Native Medical Center:·and WHEREAS, the project is ready for the final design and construction to proceed; and WHEREAS, the project will require a total of $150 million in Federal appropriations over the next four years. :'iOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby supports the replacement of the Alaska Native Medical Center . .i.nd urges the United States Congress to provide the $27 million appropriat"ion necessary in Fiscal Year 1992 to initiate the construction project. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, lnc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.77 TANA'fA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-77 ESTABLISH AN ALASKA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the role of the physician assistant has increased in providing health services to residents of rural Alaska over the past ten years; and WHEREAS, the Tanana Chiefs Conference, fnc. desires to provide for an im:n::iscd number of Alaska Natives trained as physician assistants over the next ten years; and WHEREAS. at present the only accredited training programs for physician assistants are located outside of the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, there is adequate documentation of the viability of starting an .Alaska-based physician assistant training program in Anchorage. '.\'OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby supports the establishment of a physician assistant training program based in Alaska, and urges the State of Alaska and Alaska academic institutions to cooperate in the creation of such a program. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.78 TA.'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91·78 CONTRACT HEALTH CARE - ALTERNATE RESOURCES WHEREAS. health care for Indian people is an entitlement through the trust ohligations assumed by the federal government in its dealings with Indian Tribes; and WHEREAS, Indian people are entitled to health care without regard to their personal. individual, financial status; and WHEREAS, Contract Health funds require that Indian people sign up for Medicaid and other social welfare programs that are demeaning to individual Indian people; and WHEREAS. AANHS has recently issued a directive addressing the individual financial of Alaska Natives with the implication that personal funds should be used in place of services provided by Indian Health Service; and WHEREAS. this directive would alter the trust relationship between the rcdernl go_vernment and Indian tribes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the Alaska Area Native Health Service to rescind its directive and to omit any reference to personal resources of indlvidual Alaska Natives: ond BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TCC Board of Directors directs TCC administration to vigorously work to change the congressional requirement that forces Indian people to sign up for social welfare programs such as Medicaid to get bask medical care services through Contract Health Care funding and to continue to assert the right of Indian people to health care as a result of the trust relationship between the federal government and Indian people. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-1()0.79 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91 ~ 79 OUTREACH FOR VILLAGE ELDERS WHEREAS, Elderly people from villages are often referred to Fairbanks for specialized medical care and outpatient procedures; and WHEREAS, many village elders feel unsure or uneasy about the transportation, the location of physician's office; the time of appointments and in genera! getting from place to place; and WHEREAS, there is no system in place to meet the planes of village elders and escort them to appointments which means that volunteers have to be found to travel with elders from their villages and to stay with them while they are receiving outpatient care; and it is often very difficult to find anyone to act as an escort. \!OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC administration to put into place a system of outreach workers to meet village elders at the airport and to escort them to the appointments and to assist them with their stay in Fairbanks in whatever way is required. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Direl'.tors on tfarch 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M.hD~~1tc enuentie Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.80 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-80 SUPPORT FOR DENALI CENTER WHEREAS. individuals from throughout the Interior and Northern Alaska relv on Denali Center as a facility to assist them and their families in dealing with long-term care for the elderly and other persons with long-term medical care needs: and WHEREAS, Elders and their well-being are a special concern of the Native cornmuniw. and over 50% of the patients at Denali Center are Alaska Natives; and · WHEREAS, the current facility has proven to be inadequate to meet the needs of its clients effectively. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby declares the number one capital project for Interior Alaska to he a new Denali Center facility. and to urge the Alaska State Legislature to allocate funding for this vital proJcct; and BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors herebv supports and endorses all local and statewide efforts for the construction of 2 new Denali Center facility. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Fairbanks Native Association Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board ...... , 391-100.81 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-81 SUPPORT FOR TAKE PRIDE IN SOBRIETY YEAR WHEREAS. Senate concurrent Resolution No. 11 has been introduced to the i\laskn State Senate, designating 1991 as "Take Pride in Sobriety Year"; and WHEREAS, Senate concurrent Resolution No. 11 recognizes the effects of substance abuse and voices support for all individuals and organizations in Alaska who are developing and operating programs to prevent and treat substance abus<;! in their communities; and WHEREAS, residents of rural and urban communities in Alaska are well a\varc of the tragedies of drug and alcohol abuse and the devastation this substance ahusl'. causes to families and communities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby supports and endorses Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11. and to recognize 1991 as "Take Pride in Sobriety Year" and plan and carry out appropriate activities to commemorate this year, and to furthermore recognize October 17-19, 1991 as 'Take Pride in Sobriety Weekend." CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitcf?Demientle Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Fairbanks Native Association Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.82 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Dil'1X'.tors Resolution No. 91-82 STATE OF ALASKA HEALTH FUNDING WHEREAS. the State of Alaska has an obligation to provide for the health needs of its residents, particularly in those remote areas where there are few resources to support adequate health care facilities; and WHEREAS, the Governor's Office has proposed c_uts in health funding that affect the rural areas to a greater extent than the urban areas; and WHEREAS, the health system in most villages is already at a critical level that seriously impacts the health and well-being of rural people. \TOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors urges the Alaska State legislators to ensure that the health funding cuts be restored for Village areas. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. M'hl'.l~O1tc em1entle Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board \ 391-100.83 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-83 COMMISSION TO ELIMINATE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND ILLEGAL DRUGS WHEREAS, our Athabascan people have survived through the greatest of adversities throughout history; and WHEREAS. our Native people have proven strong endurance to overcome the worst of problems; and WHEREAS, it is proven that Drug Abuse and their related problems is destroying our peop!e and our heritage; and WHEREAS, statistics show that amongst the Alaska Natives: 1. There are increasing drug arrests and incarcerations. 2. Recent study of Alaska Native suicides said the rate among young, single men is more than twice the average for the same group nationwide. 3. Director of community health services for Alaska Area Health Service states that we are vulnerable to depression and substance abuse. 4. Accidental deaths are five times the U.S. rate, with increased violence, and traffic deaths. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that our Native leaders. Native Organizations, Administrations and individuals take all steps necessary to eliminate illegal drug abuse, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with the combined efforts of the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, Doyon, Ltd., villages and individuals, in order to stamp out the most critical problem of drug abuse, do hereby form an AREAWIDE COMMISSION with the goal to eliminate alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs in our region. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska _and a quorum was duly established. Mifc~- Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Resolutions Committee 391-100.84 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91·84 TCC LEGAL SECTION EXPANSION WHEREAS. the legal section of Tanana Chiefs Conference has a large case load: and WHEREAS, present staff occasionally has too many cases to give enough time to each for most effective results; and WHEREAS, another position would alleviate the case load. ~OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors add another legal position to present staff. CERTIFICATION [ hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board Nenana ' 391-100.85 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-85 IMPLEMENTATION OF FULL BOARD RESOLUTIONS WHEREAS, each year the- Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors meeting in Convention issue resolutions often mandating action by Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. staff members; and WHEREAS, often very little action is actually taken by said staff members; and WHEREAS, this Jack of action undermines the credibility of Tanana Chiefa Conference with its member tribes and further ignores the expressed acts of Self Determination by those tribes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. staff and administration and Executive Board to accord Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors' Resolutions priority and to use all means at the disposal of the organization to accomplish the directives issued in said resolutions. CERTIFICATION -, I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitch Memientle Secretary!freasurer Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.86 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-86 TRIBAL AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the governing bodies of the other sovereign Native villages and tribes in that part of the Interior of Alaska, known as the Doyon region; chartered and formed an Indian organization under the corporate rules of the State of Alaska called Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc., for the purpose of contracting under the provisions of P.L. 93-638 and acting as a vehicle for the consolidated provision of health and social services for the Alaska Native members of the Native Villages and Tribes in the region; and WHEREAS. TCC is neither an Indian Tribe nor is it the duly elected governing body of a '.\'ntive village or an Indian Tribe; and WHEREAS. TCC and various employees of TCC have at certain times and on certain documents represented that TCC is an Indian Tribe in an illegal assumption of tribal authority. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directdrs and their employees cease every and all actions that directly or indirectly represent that TCC is an Indian tribe or an authorized tribal governing body. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. MitcR'a:~~--c--- Secretary!freasurer Submitted by: Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.87 TANAi'lA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-87 CONTRACTING WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. is an Indian organization chartered by a group of tribes through the authorities of their duly elected trihal governments for the primary purpose of consolidating services fur those tribes under the provisions of P.L. 93-638 and various other federal and state acts; and WHEREAS. the authority contract on behalf of member tribes derives from those trihcs and does not exit independently of that delegared to Tanana Chiels Conference by those tribes; and WHEREAS, Tanana Chiefs Conference staff have ignored tribal resolutions against various contract proposals and have attempted to circumvent the Self Determination Act process by pursuing said contracts through other than P.L. 93-638 contracting authority. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors reaffirms the authority of member tribes and directs administration and staff not to pursue contracts for services to tribes unless those tribes specifically delegate such authority to Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that federal acts such as the BUY INDIAN ACT shall not be used by Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. for the purpose of circumventing the authority of member tribes. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitd?a:~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Tanana Tribal Council Yukon Tanana Subregional Advisory Board 391-100.88 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board ·of Directors Resolution No. 91-88 STAFFING OF SUBREGIONAL OFFICE IN TCC WHEREAS. TCC contracts village services and the Yukon flats Subregion is a part of lht: TCC;and WHEREAS, there seems to be a question as to the staffing allocation to subregions hy TCC administration and Fort Yukon Subregion feels the staffing is inadequate for Yukon Flats; and WHEREAS, the Yukon Flats Subregion has only four 1/2 time BIA funded positions tu administer all the BIA programs now. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs TCC to reevaluate all Subregional Office staffing and to equnlizc positions for all six TCC subregions. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Fort Yukon Yukon Flats Subregional Advisory Board :-,/ ' ' "' ' 391,J00,89 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-89 POLICY ON EMPLOYEE USE OF ALCOHOL WHEREAS. the TCC has for several years declared war on alcohol and drug atiuse in the region; and WHEREAS, the TCC currently has policies prohibiting use of alcohol and drugs in th..:: work place; and WHEREAS, some Alaska Native organizations have recently prohibited any use of akohtil or drugs by any employee on travel status; and WHEREAS. such a policy within the TCC would strengthen the efforts on the war on drugs and alcohol. ~'OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs the Executive Board to develop a policy prohibiting any use of alcohol or drugs by employees, officers, board directors, and committee members while traveling on TCC business. CERTIFICATION ··"""'· I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board or Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. ~- Mitci?bem1entieff ~ Secretary{Treasurer Submitted by: TCC Regional Health Board \ )9]-100.90 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC Board or Directors Resolution No. 91-90 1WO DAY YOUTH ORIENTATION WHEREAS. youth delegates, along with those participants sponsored by their respective organizations, of the Tanana Chiefs Youth Convention, need exposure to the resolution process; and WHEREAS, an extra day of orientation would allow direct participation in the decision making process, giving youth the opportunity to practice parliamcnt:1ry procedure; and WHEREAS, though the current youth convention includes observance of Tanana Chiefs in action, an extra day of orientation would enable the youth to reach the goal or accomplishing more through working together. The youth would feel mors..: part of the convention; and WHEREAS, the preparation of joint youth resolutions would voice the concerns and views of all youth participants. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conferen_ce Board of Directors directs TCC to implement a two-day youth orientation; the first day involving presentations, the second day involving the preparations of group resolutions. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. MitchJSt;;~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Youth Delegates JOM 39 l-100.91 ·.·"',, TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-91 TCC TO REJOIN THE ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby approves the membership of the TCC in the Alaska Federation of Natives conditional upon commitment by AFN through Board resolution al the following conditions: A) recognition of tribal sovereignty B) commitment to customary and traditional subsistence by rum! Alaskans C) commitment to recognition of Indian Country D) support for the transfer of corporate land to tribal governments: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Board is authorized to implement this resolution. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitch~~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Resolutions Committee 391-100.92 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-92 RECONSOLIDATION OF CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT WHEREAS, the TCC Board of Directors amended the By-Laws of the corporation !:1st year lo require that the President and the Chairman positions could not be held by the same person; and WHEREAS, the experiment has caused great confusion in the direction of TCC, re~ulting in poorer services to the villages. - NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors directs staff to prepare optional amendments to the By-Laws of TCC tl) reconsolidate the positions of President and Chairman of the Board into one position to be voted at the 1992 TCC Convention. CERTIFICATION I hereby cettify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Kuskokwim Subregional Advisory Board Takotna 391-100.93 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-93 NATIVE COMMUNITY CENTER WHEREAS, there is a large number of Native people in Fairbanks and our people come in rrom villages for convention and cultural events. WHEREAS. the Native community in Fairbanks needs a place big enough for our people to gather for our traditional events such as potlatch, meetings. dancing and other Native,events; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors request the TCC/FNA/Doyon to appropriate funds to build a Native Community Center in Fairbanks. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitctf8.:P~ Secretary/freasurer Submitted by: Denakkanaaga Board 391-100.95 TAN"ANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-94 SENATE BILL 144 WHEREAS, the people of Interior Alaska rely on the Fur Industry as an economic base tied in with our subsistence lifestyle; and WHEREAS, the European Parliament has set up guidelines and implementation dates concerning the Fur Industry; and WHEREAS, the Native people of the Interior recognize the impact of International guidelines on our Fur Industry. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors recognize the importance of the Fur Industry and support SB 144 to create a fur Industry Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors recognizes the importance of Alaskan Native Representation on this Commission and seeks a mandate of such representation on this Commission. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Cbnference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mi~ Demientieff Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Fort Yukon 391-100.96 TAi'iAi'iA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-95 !EC LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS WHEREAS, the_ Interior Education Council (IEC) met in a regularly scheduled meeting in Fairbanks. on January 24, 1991; and WHEREAS. the members of the IEC discussed indepth the importance of specific proposals that may require legislative consideration in the current session; and WHEREAS. five legislative proposals were subsequently selected and then prioritized by the IEC members in the foilowing order of importance and need: 1. Interior Campus FY'1992 Increments (1-4), 2. Interior Economic and Education Development Resource Center, 3. Athabascan Language Center/Tok 4. Vocational Education/Coordinator, 5. Developmenta! Tuition. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors request support and technical assistance from the staff of the TCC and the Interior Campus to ensure that al! possible efforts are made to have these legislative proposals written and monitored; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference requests support on the five legislative proposals from the Rural College Council of the College of Rural Alaska. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitch-if&~ Secretaryffreasurer Submitted by: IEC 391-100.97 TA.'IANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC Board or Directors Resolution No. 91-96 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. BIRCH CREEK WHEREAS, the Birch Creek Village Council is the governing body of Birch Creek Village; and WHEREAS, the Birch Creek Village Council has notified Tanana Chiefs in the past about the village's problems with its landfill and sewage disposal systems; and WHEREAS, Birch Creek Village often experiences flooding of its landfill which causes pollution of the surrounding area and to the Birch Creek River; and WHEREAS, future flooding of the landfill could ruin the landfill entirely and cause major pollution; and WHEREAS, Birch Creek Village has no adequate sewage disposal system to service for either the village's school or village residents. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby support funding to replace the landfill and install a sewage lagoon at Birch Creek Village as soon as possible; and ,-~- BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference staff make every effort to remedy these problems. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, fnc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitch Demientieff~~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: 391-100,98 TAN ANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91 ~97 OPPOSING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE VIII OF ANILCA WHEREAS, lhe Alaska National Inte_rest Lands Conservation Act provides for a rural subsistence priority for fish and wildlife resources; and WHEREAS. the rural subsistence priority is necessary to continue the way of life of the Alaska Native people of the TCC region. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors hereby declares it to be the policy of Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc to oppose any amendment to Title VIII of ANILCA CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitchll~'2~ Secretary{freasurer Submitted by: 391-100.99 TANAN'A CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-98 REAPPORTIONMENT BOARD WHEREAS, the Alaska State Legislature is being reapportioned based upon the 1990 Census; and WHEREAS, the predominant culture and linguistic character of the Tanana Chiefs Conference region is Alaska Native; and WHEREAS, the Reapportionment Board has many options available to the representation of Alaska Native voters in the district; and WHEREAS. the Federal Voters Rights Act prohibits the dilution of minority voting strength in State Legislative apportionment; and WHEREAS, in the past, Legislative Districts within the TCC region have reflected Native voting strength. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors calls upon the Reapportionment Board to draw Legislative District lines to reflect the cultural and linguistic character of the Tanana Chiefs Conference regions and avoid dilution of Native voting strength within the region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors directs the Administration to take all necessary action to implement this resolution. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14, 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mite~~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: 391-100.100 TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-99 INVESTIGATION OF RURAL FUEL RETAILERS WHEREAS, it is believed that the price of petroleum in the State of Alaska is extreme\v overpriced; and · WHEREAS, in the view of the facts that: a. Crude oil is obtained in Alaska. b. Crude delivery costs in Alaska are obviously the lowest in the nation. c. Alaska State Motor Fuel Tax is among the lowest in the USA; and WHEREAS, M.A.PCO, TESORO, and PETROSTAR produce petroleum products for the Alaska market: and WHEREAS. because of their excessive and monopolistic prices the people of Alaska are paying the highest price for petroleum products in the USA and this is bringing a hardship upon many Alaskans. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors support the petition calling for the Attorney General's Office to investigate the pricing of motor fuel and heating oil sold in the State of Alaska. CERTIFICATION f hereby certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Mitch~ Secretary/Treasurer Submitted by: Floor Action 391-100.101 TANAlsfACHIEFS CONFERENCE, INC. Board of Directors Resolution No. 91-100 SUBSISTENCE TASK FORCE SUPPORT WHEREAS. the Subsistence Task Force is a committee that is a watchdog on subsistence issues for the TCC Region; and WHEREAS. the Subsistence Task Force is to be representative of all subregions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors requests the TCC to obtain funds to operate the Subsistence Task Force. CERTIFICATION I hcrehy certify that this resolution was duly passed by the Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Board of Directors on March 14. 1991 at Fairbanks, Alaska and a quorum was duly established. Secretary/freasurer ·"·•.. Submitted by: Upper Tanana Region ' r ·- ' ,. 391-100.102