Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 47, Number 18 • Saturday, August 24, 2019 Food, Fun & Laughs in Appreciation for our Tribal Staff! Bago Bits…

Winnebago drum group, Hay Lush Ka, sings the LaMere family song at the Frank LaMere Presidential Forum.

The tribal employees for the Winnebago Tribe were gathered last week for an employee appreciation picnic. Each employee received a mys- tery prize, free t-shirt, a free lunch and had the option to participate in various games and contests. Thank you to all the staff that helped make this event a success!

Winnebago tribal staff never seen a hot- dog eaten so fast during the hotdog eat- Native Country gets recognized during the ing contest held at the Employee picnic. Although there were only four competi- Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum tors, the hotdogs didn't stand a chance in the race for the fi rst place winner.

For those that were in attendance at the Big Fire's Tribal Leaders reception enjoyed the opportunity and stated it to be an successful event.

Chairman Frank White, starts the Winnebago Tribal Chairman, Frank White, pictured with Presidential Candidate U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and his wife Jane. Native 2019/2020 school year off with a bless- Leaders came from near and far to address what issues they are dealing with that have been overlooked for many years by the U.S. gov- ing. The Winnebago Tribe wishes all the ernment. staff and students a great academic year!

Indianz.com… Presidential candidates tackle tough issues at historic Native forum

while taking part in demonstrations Honor awarded to soldiers who killed there and asked de Blasio for help women and children at the Wounded in freeing Peltier. Knee Massacre of 1890. The mayor’s promise to free Peltier, “Medals of Honor are given rarely, who is serving two life terms in prison in and they’re given to people who’ve done connection with a fatal American Indian very, very important things,” he said. Movement clash with federal authorities "Massacring women and children is on the Pine Ridge Reservation, home not an act of great bravery. It is an act to Bear Runner's tribal community, in of depravity.” 1975, was one of many calls for justice Sanders said, if elected, he would for the wrongs committed against Native reform Native health care. people by presidential candidates. “We will reform fundamentally the Two Native advocacy organiza- Indian Health Service so that it will Carmelita LaTray was one of eight stu- dents selected as a 2019 Achieving the tions, Four Directions and the Native take care of your needs and the needs Organizers Alliance, hosted the forum, of all Native American people,” he said. Dream Scholar. Here she reads the poem Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at a Sioux City public event that she had which was the fi rst of the 2020 presi- He said fully funding the agency dential cycle to focus on Indian issues wouldn’t cost the country even as much written for the scholarship. SIOUX CITY, Iowa – On a day of and the fi rst of its kind in more than as “one new weapon system for the promises and acknowledgements of a decade. The forum was named for Pentagon.” past wrongs, presidential candidates the late Winnebago activist Frank La- He said, as president, he would speaking at a historic political forum Mere, who died in June after a brief bout prevent corporations from damaging Tuesday offered differing solutions with cancer. LaMere was a nationally lands that belong to Native people and to the many problems facing Indian recognized Democratic Party and Native would give tribes a seat at the head of Country. civil rights activist. the table, especially on issues of envi- Some of the boldest promises came The forum featured 10 Democratic ronmental policy. from New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, candidates for president: de Blasio “The Native American people did not one of 10 total Democratic candidates of New York City; Elizabeth War- kill thousands and thousands of buf- who participated in the fi rst ever Frank ren, the U.S. Senator from Massa- falo because they understood that the LaMere Native American Presidential The HCI executive team presented their chusetts; Amy Klobuchar, the U.S. buffalo gave them life,” he said. Forum held this week in Sioux City at annual report to the Winnebago Tribal Senator from Minnesota; Bernie Sand- Sanders said, if elected, he would the Orpheum Theatre. Council. Three and a half years ago, the ers, the U.S. Senator from Vermont; reform Native health care. tribal council challenged HCI to build 100 “There are some of these moments in best-selling author Marianne Wil- “We will reform fundamentally the houses in fi ve years and they are almost our history that are particular painful liamson; Steve Bullock, the governor Indian Health Service so that it will completed with that goal. because there’s not even a hint of jus- of Montana; Julián Castro, a former take care of your needs and the needs tice, and the case of Leonard Peltier is Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- of all Native American people,” he said. one of them,” de Blasio said via Skype opment; John Delaney, a former U.S. He said fully funding the agency to the nearly 200 people gathered for Congressman from Maryland; Kamala wouldn’t cost the country even as much Tuesday’s forum. “And I will do any- Harris, the U.S. Senator from California; as “one new weapon system for the thing I can to support you in seeking and Joe Sestak, a former U.S. Congress- Pentagon.” that clemency.” man from Pennsylvania He said, as president, he would De Blasio was responding to a pas- Independent candidate Mark Charles, prevent corporations from damaging sionate plea for justice from Julian a citizen of the Navajo Nation, also at- lands that belong to Native people and Bear Runner, president of the Oglala tended the forum. Sioux Tribe, who decried his own arrest On Tuesday, Sanders promised to at Standing Rock for criminal trespass Cont. on page 4... support rescinding the 20 Medals of Here councilwoman Tori Kitcheyan ad- dresses Presidential candidate, John Delaney on tribal healthcare issues. Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, August 24, 2019 BAGO NEWS

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Thoughts on Get to LaPointe... By Lance Morgan JESUS OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN OUTREACH Pastor Ricky Jacob Jerome has always treated me. We all share in a common heritage and bond "How does one know if someone is you do not stand for true doctrine, since that goes deep. speaking the truth?" you can fall for just about anything. I didn’t know it, but we shared a lot of Again Paul warns Pastor Timothy: the same views on things. When he was Meghan Trainor sang a song with "For the time will come when men will on the council, I was impressed by the these words: 'If your lips are moving, not put up with sound doctrine. In- stands he would take on diffi cult issues. then you’re lyin’, lyin’, lyin’, baby.' How stead, to suit their own desires, they will He took some stands that I thought were sad is it, or maddening when someone gather around them a great number of right, but probably cost him any chance lies to you! If you grew up in a home teachers to say what their itching ears of getting reelected. Doing what is right where lies are common you would prob- want to hear. They will turn their ears at the cost of your job is hard to fi nd ably have a hard time believing what away from the truth and turn aside to these days in any politician. anyone says to you. myths" [2nd Timothy 4:3–4 (NIV84)]. He almost always supported me and It is wise to be on your guard when Be careful of those who add to or take what we were trying to do with Ho- someone talks to you. Liars have learned away from God's Word! Chunk, Inc. back then. In return, I over time and experience what needs to So I urge you to read your Bible or tried to help with the paper as much as be said in order to manipulate others so if you do not have one get one. Check I could. We would occasionally donate that they will get what they want. what someone teaches you regarding computer or photography equipment to When it comes to the proclamation of spiritual matters with what God say the W.I.N. and about 10 years ago he God's Word the same holds true. Jesus through His Word: "Now the Bereans encouraged me to write and keep writing warned "Watch out for false prophets. were of more noble character than the my column for the paper. I have done They come to you in sheep's clothing, Thessalonians, for they received the We are a tribe. We are a community. over 200 columns since then of varying but inwardly they are ferocious wolves" message with great eagerness and ex- We are a collection of families. We quality, but it really has been helpful to [Matthew 7:15a (NIV84)]. amined the Scriptures every day to see are all those things, but the tribe, the me to organize my thoughts and letting One reason for someone teaching if what Paul said was true" Acts 17:11 community and family are made up of people see why we do what we do at God's Word is to cause division and/or (NIV84)]. individual parts/people. The individu- Ho-Chunk, Inc. to make money. Paul writes to Pastor John, one of Jesus' inner circle of als with their beliefs, values, strengths Jerome was one of our early board Timothy these words: "If anyone teaches disciples, wrote to you as a friend of and weaknesses are what make us a members at Ho-Chunk and he knew false doctrines and does not agree to Christ: "Dear friends, do not believe unique culture. that we needed to keep a positive mes- the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus every spirit, but test the spirits to see One of my favorite people in our sage going about what we are doing at Christ and to godly teaching, he is con- whether they are from God, because community is the now semi-retired the company to help Winnebago. In ceited and understands nothing. He has many false prophets have gone out Winnebago Indian News editor, Jerome those days, Ho-Chunk was a small an unhealthy interest in controversies into the world. This is how you can LaPointe. I say semi-retired because I company struggling to make an impact and quarrels about words that result recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit still get a text once in awhile nudging in our community. It was in no way in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil sus- that acknowledges that Jesus Christ me to get my column in on time to make clear that we would be this successful. picions and constant friction between has come in the fl esh is from God, but the next edition. I attended a retire- Without our growth and hard work Win- men of corrupt mind, who have been every spirit that does not acknowledge ment party for him several weeks ago nebago would be a completely different robbed of the truth and who think that Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit and meant to write a column thanking place right now. Now of that happens godliness is a means to fi nancial gain" of the antichrist, which you have heard him for his dedication to our commu- without the support of the community [1st Timothy 6:3–5 (NIV84)]. is coming and even now is already in the nity, but like all things lately I didn’t and Jerome helped us for 25 years send Recently we had some visitors who world" [1st John 4:1–3 (NIV84)]. quite have the time. So better late than out our message of hope, hard work and came to the pow-wow and handed out I close with these words of Jesus never I suppose. success. pamphlets that attempted to incite regarding our times, that is when he Let me start by saying Jerome Jerome is one of those individu- hatred. There are others who knock is about to return: "At that time many always acknowledged me as a tribal als in a community who touches lots on our doors and seek to cause doubt will turn away from the faith and will member and a relative, which always of people in lots of ways that people and separate one from his/her faith betray and hate each other, and many meant a lot to me. Our family tie goes don’t even realize. His pictures of our in Jesus. There are many whose main false prophets will appear and deceive back to my great grandmother Bell people doing casual things were always interest is for their own fi nancial gain many people. Because of the increase of Snake, who was as far as I was con- a highlight and really helped our tribal and some have done quite well in this wickedness, the love of most will grow cerned the world’s best CaCa at hitting members around the country keep a respect. cold, but he who stands fi rm to the end a tobacco spittoon from across a room. sense of connection with Winnebago. There maybe a temptation to avoid will be saved. And this gospel of the When I grew up it was always a little His instant acceptance of me as a anyone who stands on the teaching of kingdom will be preached in the whole confusing and frustrating for me. In tribal member and relative was much Holy Scripture or sound doctrine. Be world as a testimony to all nations, the city of Omaha, I was an Indian. appreciated. His instinct that I should careful, when you do not know or when and then the end will come" Matthew In Winnebago, I was a white kid or a not just do corporate P.R., but write 24:10–14 (NIV84). half-breed. I always took great pride in about what I thought and felt was being a member of the Winnebago Tribe good for the company and served as and when I came to Winnebago and an outlet for me and my frustrations people would say cruel things to me sometimes. His unwavering support it really upset me. I must admit I was for me with emails, texts or a kind On Common Ground fairly quick to get into a little kid fi ght word of encouragement over the years back then when I felt I was insulted. during tough times always gave me a The big news is…The Farmers Market Grand Opening! Beginning with Open- But that is just the way it was and to little boost. I don’t talk about this ing Ceremonies at 10 AM, Saturday August 24, we will kick off the Farmers’ some extent still is in our community. much, but I have considered leaving Market/Village Market Grand Opening, with presentations, special guests, food, Jerome didn’t know much about me for easier jobs a few times in the past entertainment and speakers. Please join us in celebrating the Farmers’ Market when I fi rst came back to Winnebago and somehow Jerome always knew Grand Opening which honors the Food Sovereignty, healthy eating and living, from law school, except that we were what to say to me at the right time to and entrepreneurship of the Winnebago Nation and surrounding community. related and that I was a tribal member. me going and committed. He didn’t need to know anything else So thanks being a part of our com- Stuart Fischer about me, which I really appreciated munity. Thanks for being a good Daga. after growing up having to throw lots Thanks for using that young picture of of punches over the issue of tribal me once in awhile for my columns, but identity. As an adult, I have devel- most of all thanks for being a rock-sol- oped a simple litmus test. If you are a id Ho-Chunk man that many people, tribal member then you are one of us including me, can try and emulate. WPS Student attends All State Choir Training and I treat you accordingly—just like Contact me at [email protected]

Local Fuel Notice The Pony Express Market in Winnebago will discontinue selling gas this August once the current supply runs out. Fuel is available at the Pony Express on Highway 77 in Winnebago and all other regional locations. The underground tanks and re- lated equipment at the Pony Express Mar- ket location have reached their lifespan and are no longer economical to maintain or replace. No other products or services

will be affected. We appreciate your under- Toby Bassette attended a 3 day intensive training camp for students desiring to audition for All State Choir. The camp was held at UNK in Kearney Nebraska standing. July 21-23. He got to sample dorm life on campus and make some new friends from around the state. He will be auditioning for All State in early October. Wish him well!

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on September 7, 2019. DEADLINE for this issue will be September 2, 2019.

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Indianz.com… would give tribes a seat at the head of aunt who is a boarding school survivor the table, especially on issues of envi- expressed joy at learning her grand- ronmental policy. nephew was being taught the same “The Native American people did not language that she was nearly forced kill thousands and thousands of buf- to forget. falo because they understood that the “She just began to weep at that, and buffalo gave them life,” he said. it was a deeply moving moment,” he Sestak, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, said. “I am absolutely convinced in the said he would address the jurisdiction- value of immersion education.” al obstacles that prevent tribal courts Speaking to the forum via Skype from prosecuting non-Native men who Tuesday, Harris acknowledged the commit crimes on tribal lands. Wounded Knee Massacre and said she “If I walk onto Pine Ridge, commit a would support the Remove the Stain crime, the chances are that because of Act. jurisdictional confl ict, I won’t be pros- On several issues that panelists ecuted for it. Why?” he said. “It’s wrong, questioned her about, Harris expressed and it should be changed.” willingness to consult with tribes on Orville Cayou, an Omaha Tribe policies and projects affecting Indian councilmember, asked Sestak whether Country, including environmental he would protect the Indian Child Wel- policy. fare Act, legislation that gives tribes “I will look to you for leadership, and the right to decide on placement of you will be front and center in terms children of tribal members. Last Oc- of what we need to do to preserve our tober, a federal judge in Texas struck natural resources,” she said. “It will be down the law, saying it unlawfully my policy that there will be tribal con- “elevates a child’s race over their best sultation with cabinet offi cials.” interest.” An appeals court reversed the As California’s former attorney gen- contested decision earlier this month, eral, Harris opposed several land-into- ensuring Native children can stay con- trust applications submitted by tribes nected to their communities. in her state. Asked about her actions Sestak, who didn’t seem to under- Tuesday, she said she was simply stand the question or perhaps the role enforcing the decisions of former Gov. of ICWA, said he would establish more Jerry Brown. courts to decide on placement of Native “My history and my positions are children. He said he would also seek to very clear, and that is there has to be appoint more female judges, who he a restoration of tribal lands,” she said. said would be better able to demon- And she expressed support for the strate compassion when it came to de- Indian Child Welfare Act, which she ciding on placement of Native children. described as a civil rights issue. And asked how he would improve “ICWA doesn’t matter if we don’t Census data-gathering efforts to more enforce it,” she said. accurately count Native populations, Castro also supported rescinding the Sestak said the Census already has 20 Wounded Knee medals. However, safeguards in place to ensure accurate asked if he would support creating a counting. cabinet-level position dealing with Na- Charles, a citizen of the Navajo Na- tive issues, he said if elected he would tion and the only Native presidential simply seek to establish a diverse candidate in the 2020 race, said it is cabinet. important for political leadership to “I believe that an effective admin- acknowledge the historical founda- istration needs to look like America,” tions of federal Indian policy, includ- he said. ing the Doctrine of Discovery, a legal He lamented the housing shortage precedent expressed by European facing Indian Country and shared a monarchs that has served as the legal story about visiting the Pine Ridge Res- basis for the seizure of Native lands for ervation in South Dakota and meeting several centuries. a family that lived in a small home with “It’s good to remember that this land 17 people in it. was not discovered, and second it’s “For so many indigenous communi- humbling to understand there’s a his- ties, the housing stock is old,” he said. tory that predates our history books,” “It’s dilapidated. It’s falling apart.” Charles said. He said he would propose a $2.5 Charles demonstrated a deep under- billion investment in Indian housing standing of Native history and cultural block grants to create new homes for practices, paying respect to one of the Native people. elders attending the forum, Marcella And asked whether he would protect LeBeau, in his opening remarks. the rights of indigenous immigrants to “I want to respect you. I want to America, Castro said he would seek to honor you and I want to answer your reform immigration policy in America question,” he said. if elected. LeBeau asked Charles whether “I would put all undocumented im- he would support rescinding the 20 migrants, who have not committed a Medals of Honor given as a result of serious crime, on a pathway to citizen- Wounded Knee. ship,” he said. “I’m a WWII veteran, and I know For his part, de Blasio said he would honorable soldiers,” she said. “They take a strong stance against Native murdered women and children and sports mascots, which he described as Bigfoot who was ill with pneumonia, “morally wrong,” “divisive,” and “racist.” lying there with no weapon, under a “You will love your team just as fl ag of truce.” much when it has a non-racist name,” Charles said emphatically that he he said. would support the Remove the Stain He said he supports rescinding the Act, legislation now before Congress Wounded Knee medals and, if elected, that would rescind the Wounded Knee would establish a universal health care medals. [H.R.3467] system in America, which he said would “If you research the medals, three of benefi t Native people as well. them were given because they went in And he said he would reject permits and directly fi red into the ravine and for fracking operations. fl ushed the Lakota people out of the “Fracking is a tremendous danger ravine,” he said. “We need to rescind to our water, to our environment in these medals. They have no place in a general,” he said. “I’m someone who’s nation that claims to value freedom and opposed to fracking across the board.” equality and diversity and pluralism.” In his closing remarks, de Blasio He said, if elected president, he congratulated the organizers of the would seek to amend the U.S. Consti- Frank LaMere Native American Presi- tution, which he says fails to recognize dential Forum. the value of women by never men- “This gathering is very, very impor- tioning women and only using male tant because it says to people, ‘There’s pronouns. power. There’s power to be built,’” he Asked if he supports preservation said. of Native languages, Charles talked about a Navajo language immersion For this and more stories from around In- school that his son attends. He said an dian Country visit us at www.indianz.com

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WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA trust or restricted interests – Dion Patrice Bass Construction. Victoria Kitcheyan sec- REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL Hunter. Melton Frenchman seconded. Crystal White onded. MEETING VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM June 3, 2019 Motion carried. Frank White (NCAI/travel) Motion carried. Adopt resolution #19-117: Authoriz- Curtis St. Cyr (deceased) Resolution Tribal Transit TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: ing request for funds…-Grace Snowball James Snow (leave) Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to Frank White Melton Frenchman motioned to *Roland Warner, Treasurer chaired the adopt resolution 19-151: 2019 Public Curtis St. Cyr ratify the fi ve-signature adopting reso- meeting by delegation from Coly Brown, Transportation on Indian Reserva- Coly Brown lution 19-117: Authorizing request for Secretary tion Program. Coly Brown seconded. James Snow and approving withdrawl of ILCA land CALL TO ORDER: Treasurer War- VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM Melton Frenchman purchase funs held in trust by OST to ner called the meeting to order at 9:06 Motion carried. Kenneth Mallory purchase funds in trust by OST to pur- a.m. Executive Session Louis LaRose chase on-reservation trust or restricted OPENING PRAYER: Melton French- Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to go Roland Warner (in @ 9:12 a.m.) interests- Grace Snowball. Curtis St. man offered the opening prayer. into Executive Session at 11:03 a.m. OTHERS PRESENT: Cyr seconded. APPROVE AGENDA: Melton Frenchman seconded. Garan Coons VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, Esther Mercer Motion carried. prove the agenda with the addition of KM Motion carried. TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: Fundraising match for J. Bass USA Executive Session and Resolution for Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to come Victoria Kitcheyan (leave) National BB Team Tribal Transit. Melton Frenchman out of Executive Session at 11:14 a.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White James Snow motioned to ratify the seconded. Melton Frenchman seconded. called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. five-signature approving the match- VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM OPENING PRAYER: James Snow ing for Jarius Bass in the amount of Motion carried. Motion carried. offered the opening prayer. @2,072.00. Louis LaRose seconded. WINNAVEGAS REPORT: Kenneth Mallory motioned to coun- APPROVE AGENDA: VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain MAY 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT ter/negotiate for 1.3 Million for IHS for James Snow motioned to approve the Motion carried. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- underpayment of IDC Funds. Louis agenda as is. Coly Brown seconded. Appoint Mahoney Group as Tribe’s prove the WinnaVegas May 2019 Finan- LaRose seconded. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Broker of record for Work Comp, Crime cial Report. Melton Frenchman seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, Motion carried. & Liability & Property Insurance VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain KM Motion carried. READING OF THE MINUTES: Melton Frenchman motioned to Motion carried. ADJOURN: MAY 6, 2019 REGULAR MEETING ratify the five-signature approving APPROVALS: SIGNAGE UPGRADE Victoria Kitcheyan mo- MINUTES the appointment Mahoney Group as Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- tioned to adjourn at 11:16 a.m. James Snow motioned to approve the the Tribe’s broker of record for work prove the WinnaVegas signage upgrade Melton Frenchman seconded. May 6, 2019 Regular meeting minutes. comp, crime & liability & property to $37,921.00. Melton Frenchman VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM Melton Frenchman seconded. insurance. James Snow seconded. seconded. Motion carried. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Motion carried. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, MAY 23, 2019 GENERAL COUNSEL Adopt resolution #19-123: AAIAN [Kenneth in at 9:40 a.m.] Coly Brown, Secretary MEETING MINUTES Early Head Start Child Care Partnership WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT: Winnebago Tribal Council James Snow motioned to approve the Grant 2019 Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- May 23, 2019 General Counsel meeting Coly Brown motioned to ratify the prove the WCHS May 2019 Financial minutes. Curtis St. Cyr seconded. fi ve-signature adopting resolution 19- Report. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain 123: AIAN Early Head Start childcare Melton Frenchman seconded. WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Motion carried. partnership grant 2019. Louis LaRose VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL [Roland in at 9:12 a.m.] seconded. KM Motion carried. MEETING MAY 30, 2019 TREASURER’S RE- VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain GAMING COMMISSION: July 1, 2019 PORT MEETING MINUTES Motion carried. Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve Melton Frenchman motioned to ap- NEW BUSINESS: the Gaming Commission May 2019 TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: prove the Treasurer’s Report minutes Approve Travel for June 8th Ponca Financial Report. Melton Frenchman Frank White with the addition of details to the Cloth- Sacred Corn Planting seconded. Coly Brown ing cards. Louis LaRose seconded. James Snow motioned to approve VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM James Snow VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain travel to Neligh, NE for the Annual Ponca Motion carried. Melton Frenchman Motion carried. Sacred Corn Planting on June 8th, TRIBAL CFO REPORT: Victoria Kitcheyan [in @ 9:09 a.m.] RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES: 2019. Melton Frenchman seconded. Property Insurance renewal Mahoney Kenneth Mallory [in @ 9:06 a.m.] Fundraising match for Lady Indians VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Group: Discussion/No Action. Louis LaRose Summer BB team Motion carried. May 2019 Financial report OTHERS PRESENT: James Snow motioned to ratify the Adopt Resolution: Nebraska Depart- Coly Brown motioned to approve the Garan Coons five-signature request for matching ment of Roads (NDOR) Agreement Proj- Tribal CFO May 2019 Financial Report. Tonia Keller funds for the Lady Indians Summer ect #NH-75-4 (114) In Nebraska Melton Frenchman. Cece Earth Basketball Team. Curtis St. Cyr sec- James Snow motioned to adopt reso- VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM Marian Holstien onded. lution #19-125: Nebraska Department Motion carried. TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain of Roads (NDOR) Agreement Project Direct WGDC Dividend Roland Warner (leave) Motion carried. #NH-75-4 (114) In Nebraska. Louis Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Curtis St. Cyr (deceased) Letter of support re: Self-governance LaRose seconded. prove the Direct WGDC Divided of CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White project VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain $15,372.06 to go into Halfway Project. called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Coly Brown motioned to ratify the re- Motion carried. Louis LaRose seconded. OPENING PRAYER: Melton quest for a letter of support re: Self-gov- OLD BUSINESS: VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM Frenchman offered the opening prayer. ernance project. James Snow seconded. Maunka Morgan/LPTC – request to Motion carried. [Kenneth in at 9:06 a.m.] VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain donate Tribal Land in Ho-Chunk Vil- Summer Youth Modifi cation APPROVE AGENDA: Motion carried. lage to expand student housing. – No Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- James Snow motioned to approve Richard Walker request - Pendleton action taken. prove the Summer Youth request for the agenda with the addition of C.S. Blanket for Anthony Walker TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: additional funds of $7,224.17. Coly replacement, and Travel Consulta- James Snow motioned to ratify the Approve travel for VK to NIHB 2nd Brown seconded. tion. Melton Frenchman seconded. five-signature request from Richard Quarterly Board Meeting, Washington, VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Walker for a Pendleton blanket for An- DC 6-11 to 6-13 Motion carried. Motion carried. thony Walker. Louis LaRose seconded. James Snow motioned to approve Construction Procurement Policy [Victoria in at 9:09 a.m.] VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain travel for Victoria Kitcheyan to attend Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- READING OF THE MINUTES: Motion carried. the NIHB 2nd Quarterly Board Meeting prove the Construction Procurement June 10, 2019 Monthly Land Meet- Adopt resolution #19-112: FY 2019 in Washington, DC June 11 to June Policy. Melton Frenchman seconded. ing DOI-Winnebago Groundwater Resource 13, 2019. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, Melton Frenchman motioned to Assessment Phase 1 Louis LaRose seconded. KM Motion carried. approve the June 10, 2019 Monthly Curtis St. Cyr motioned to ratify the VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Procurement Policy for the Win- Land Meeting minutes. James Snow fi ve-signature request adopting resolu- Motion carried. nebago Tribe seconded. tion #19-112: FY 2019 DOI- Winnebago Approve travel to NCAI 2019 Mid Year Coly Brown motioned to approve the VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Groundwater Resource Assessment Conference & Market, June 23 to 27, Procurement Policy for the Winnebago Motion carried. Phase 1. James Snow seconded. 2019 Sparks, NV Tribe. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded. June 10, 2019 Special Meeting - Eli- VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain James Snow motioned to approve VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, gible Voters List Motion carried. travel for Victoria Kitcheyan and Frank KM Motion carried. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to Adopt resolution #19-113: Autho- White to attend NCAI 2019 Mid Year Travel & Expense Reimbursement approve the June 10, 2019 Special rizing request for funds…-Wallace Conference & Market in Sparks, NV. Policy Meeting - Eligible Voters List min- Faulkner Louis LaRose seconded. Melton Frenchman motioned to ap- utes. Melton Frenchman seconded. James Snow motioned to ratify VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain prove the Travel & Expense Reimburse- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain the fi ve-signature adopting resolution Motion carried. ment Policy. Louis LaRose seconded. Motion carried. 19-113: Authorizing request for and ADJOURN: VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM June 12, 2019 CEO Report Meeting approving withdrawl of ILCA Land James Snow motioned to adjourned Motion carried. Melton Frenchman mo- Purchase Funds Held in Trust by OST at 10:00 a.m. Coly Brown seconded. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: tioned to approve the June 12, to Purchase On-reservation Trust or VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Resolution – FY 2019-2020 DOI – 2019 CEO Report Meeting min- Restricted Interests – Wallace Faulkner. Motion carried. Historic Preservation Fund THPO Grant utes. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded. Curtis St. Cyr seconded. Chairman White adjourned the meet- Project Narrative. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain ing at 10:00 a.m. Louis LaRose motioned to adopt Motion carried. Motion carried. Resolution 19-147: FY 2019-2020 DOI – June 24, 2019 Special Meeting – Eli- Adopt resolution #19-114: Rescind Respectfully submitted, Historic Preservation Fund THPO Grant gible Voters List/Election Board resolution #18-07 Coly Brown, Secretary Project Narrative. Melton Frenchman Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Louis LaRose motioned to ratify Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska seconded. prove the June 24, 2019 Special Meet- the five-signature request adopting VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM ing – Eligible Voters List/Election Board resolution 19-114: Rescind resolution Motion carried. minutes. Louis LaRose seconded. 18-07 Agricultural lease modifi cation Resolution – EPA: Clean Water Act, VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain of acres of Little Priest Tribal College Section 106/319 Motion carried. WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Expansion 161L Charles Fischer Allot- Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES: TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING ment. Melton Frenchman seconded. Resolution 19-148: EPA: Clean Water Amend Treasurer’s report minutes to June 28, 2019 VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Act, Section 106/319. Louis LaRose refl ect corrected amount of total budget Motion carried. seconded. modifi cation for clothing allowance. TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Adopt resolution #19-115: Authoriz- VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ratify Coly Brown ing request for funds…-Karla LaPointe Motion carried. the request to amend the Treasurer’s Roland Warner Curtis St. Cyr motioned to ratify Resolution – FY20 Winnebago Con- Report minutes of May 30, 2019 to re- Melton Frenchman the five-signature request adopting servation Law Enforcement Office fl ect the corrected amount of the total Victoria Kitcheyan resolution 19-115: Authorizing request Project budget modifi cation for clothing allow- Kenneth Mallory (in @ 9:40 a.m.) for and approving withdrawal of ILCA Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt ance. James Snow seconded. Louis LaRose land purchase funds held in trust by Resolution 19-149: FY20 Winnebago VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain OTHERS PRESENT: OST to purchase on-reservation trust Conservation Law Enforcement Offi ce Motion carried. Mayan Beltran or restricted interest- Karla LaPointe. Project. Louis LaRose seconded. Adopt resolution 19-126 Alan Post Melton Frenchman seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, Melton Frenchman motioned to ratify Mike Means VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain KM Motion carried. the fi ve signature adopting resolution Mark Aldrich Motion carried. Resolution – Food Distribution 19-126: FY 2019 HHS – Waz~oki i\ na Sharon Frenchman Adopt resolution #19-116: Authoriz- Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt ma\s~ ja na (Strengthening the fami- Esther Mercer ing request for funds… – Dion Hunter Resolution 19-150: FY20 Food Distribu- lies). James Snow seconded. Joy Johnson Curtis St. Cyr motioned to ratify tion Program on Indian Reservations. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Cece Earth the five-signature adopting resolu- Louis LaRose seconded. Motion carried. Garan Coons tion 19-116: Authorizing request for VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (1) abstain, KM Carrie Mente and approving withdrawl of ILCA Motion carried. Nick Flores Cont. on page 7... land purchase funds held in trust Change order for Human Services Sheila Corbine by OST to purchase funds in trust Louis LaRose motioned to approve Sharon Payer by OST to purchase on-reservation the change order for Human Services/ Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, August 24, 2019 WINNEBAGO NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICE Masthead Scene OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT (OPPD) NOTICE TO PERFORM TRANS- MISSION LINE MAINTENANCE ON WINNEBAGO/OMAHA TRIBE ALLOTMENTS The Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum was truly historic. SEPTEMBER 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 2019 It was nice to see the all the Native American leaders gathered together with a common goal in mind which is the betterment of thier communities future. Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is committed to maintaining the safe and reliable operation of the electric transmission system, with minimal impact to the environment. Federal, regional and electric industry regulations and standards require continuous maintenance and inspections of high-voltage overhead transmission lines. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing OPPD and its partnered contractors will be accessing transmission line right- Case No. CV19-030 of-way to perform maintenance work including inspecting and treating structures and foundations. As a result of inspections, various repairs may be necessary. In the Matter of the Custody Peti- Next Work is scheduled for September 2019 to December 2019. tion of: BOBBIE J. WOLFE vs. WIN News CAMERON K. SMITH To: CAMERON K. SMITH, Deadline: You are hereby notifi ed that a Cus- tody petition has been filed and a Trial concerning the above referred Individual(s) in case no. CV19-030 has Sept. 2nd been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 14TH day of AUGUST, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. JFJ19-028 Case No. CV19-013

The People of the Winnebago Tribe In the Matter of the In the Interest of: Guardianship Petition of: I. W. (Born 06/2005) LAURICE GILPIN (Lacy Thomas, Mother) In Re: To: DAVID WARNER, Father Z. W. (DOB 10/2013) POTENTIAL FATHERS TO: TRISTA WHITEWATER, Mother You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- POTENTIAL FATHERS ing for Initial Appearance concerning the above referred minor individual(s) You are hereby notifi ed that a peti- in case no. JFJ19-028 has been sched- tion has been fi led for Guardianship uled and will be heard in the Winnebago and a hearing concerning the above Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV19- the 22ND day of OCTOBER, 2019 at the 013 has been scheduled and will be hour of 11:00 A.M. heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Questions? Please contact us OPPD Land Management at (402) 636-3062 or Winnebago, Nebraska on the 8th day of email us at [email protected]. OCTOBER, 2019 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV19-101 Case No. JFJ19-027

In the Matter of the Custody Peti- The People of the Winnebago Tribe tion of: In the Interest of: VICTOR TYNDALL W. H. (Born 02/2017) vs. CARLA BROWNRIGG To: TESSAH SHERIDAN, Mother To: CARLA BROWNRIGG, WILLIAM HUNTER, Father

You are hereby notifi ed that a Cus- You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- tody petition has been filed and a ing for Initial Appearance concerning Trial concerning the above referred the above referred minor individual(s) Individual(s) in case no. CV19-101 has in case no. JFJ19-027 has been sched- been scheduled and will be heard in the uled and will be heard in the Winnebago Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska Nebraska on the 22ND day of OCTO- on the 8th day of OCTOBER, 2019 at BER, 2019 at the hour of 9:30 A.M. the hour of 11:00 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV19-103 Case No. JFJ19-021AB

In the Matter of the The People of the Winnebago Tribe Guardianship Petition of: In the Interest of: BERNICE KEARNES E. G. (Born 12/2009) A. L. (Born 05/2013) In Re: C. B. (Born 01/2014) To: ROSA LINCOLN, Mother C. B. (Born 08/2015) THURMAN GRIFFIN, Father POTENTIAL FATHERS TO: CARLA BROWNRIGG, Mother You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- You are hereby notifi ed that a petition ing for Initial Appearance concerning has been fi led for Guardianship and a the above referred minor individual(s) hearing concerning the above referred in case no. JFJ19-021AB has been Individual(s) in Case No. CV19-103 has scheduled and will be heard in the been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 15th day of OCTOBER, Nebraska on the 22ND day of OCTO- 2019 at the hour of 1:30 P.M. BER, 2019 at the hour of 9:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. JFJ19-019AB Case No. JFJ19-022ABCD

The People of the Winnebago Tribe The People of the Winnebago Tribe In the Interest of: In the Interest of: K. W. (Born 07/2012) P. L. (Born 04/2008) P. R. (Born 03/2010) R. L. (Born 05/2012) Danelle McDonald, Mother P. L. (Born 07/2009) L. L. (Born 10/2016) To: KARLOS JOHNSON, Father CHESTER RAVE, Father Ashley Lyons, Mother

You are hereby notifi ed that a hearing To: DEVIN LYONS, Father for Initial Appearance concerning the above referred minor individual(s) in You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- case no. JFJ19-019AB has been sched- ing for Initial Appearance concerning uled and will be heard in the Winnebago the above referred minor individual(s) Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on in case no. JFJ19-022ABCD has been the 29th day of OCTOBER, 2019 at the scheduled and will be heard in the Win- hour of 10:30 A.M. nebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Ne- braska on the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2019 at the hour of 11:30 A.M. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, August 24, 2019 — Page 7 TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Adopt resolution 19-127 ADJOURN: tion Trust or Restricted Interests- Linda Roland Warner motioned Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to Kenneth Mallory motioned to adjourn L. Karty $5,706.77. to appoint Tara Marrufo and An- ratify the five signature adopting at 10:24 a.m. James Snow seconded. Melton Frenchman seconded. gie Walker to the Credit Commit- resolution 19-127: FY 2018 Spe- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain tee. Melton Frenchman seconded. cial Project Herd Development Motion carried. Motion carried. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Grant. Melton Frenchman seconded. Chairman White adjourned the meet- Erin Avila Motion carried. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain ing at 10:24 a.m. Roland Warner motioned to adopt Alcohol Advisory Board – 2 appli- Motion carried. resolution #19-159: Authorizing Re- cants Approve renewal insurance with the Respectfully submitted, quest for and Approving Withrawal of Roland Warner motioned to appoint Mahoney Group Coly Brown, Secretary ILCA Land Purchase Funds Held in Angie Walker to the Alcohol Advisory Melton Frenchman motioned to Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Trust by OST to Purchase On-Reserva- Board. ratify the fi ve signature approving the tion Trust or Restricted Interests- Erin Louis LaRose seconded. renewal of insurance with the Ma- Avila $153.09. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain honey Group. Coly Brown seconded. James Snow seconded. Motion carried. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Wildlife and Parks Commission – 3 Motion carried. MONTHLY LAND MEETING Motion carried. applicants Adopt resolution 19-143 July 8, 2019 Leatha Bass Roland Warner motioned to appoint Coly Brown motioned to ratify the James Snow motioned to adopt reso- Angie Walker to the Wildlife & Parks fi ve signature adopting resolution 19- TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: lution #19-160: Authorizing Request Commission. Louis LaRose seconded. 143: Support for GPTCA to enter into Frank White for and Approving Withrawal of ILCA VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain a P.L. 93-638 Contract for purpose of Coly Brown Land Purchase Funds Held in Trust by Motion carried. benefi tting Tribal membership. Melton Roland Warner OST to Purchase On-Reservation Trust Food Sovereignty Committee Frenchman seconded. James Snow or Restricted Interests- Leatha Bass Roland Warner motioned to ac- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Melton Frenchman $31,728.96. cept the resignation letter from Ann Motion carried. Kenneth Mallory Melton Frenchman seconded. Bledsoe-Downes. Approve Leave Louis LaRose (in at 9:05 a.m.) VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Louis LaRose seconded. Melton Frenchman motioned to OTHERS PRESENT: Motion carried. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain ratify the fi ve signature approving 40 Ireta Blackbird ADJOURN: Motion carried. hours leave for Curtis St. Cyr last pay- Fannie LaTray Roland Warner motioned to ad- Roland Warner motioned to ad- check. Louis LaRose seconded. TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: journ. James Snow seconded. vertise for the vacant position on the VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Victoria Kitcheyan VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Food Sovereignty Committee. Melton Motion carried. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Motion carried. Frenchman seconded. Adopt resolution 19-144 White called the meeting to order at Chairman White adjourned the meet- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Melton Frenchman motioned to rati- 9:04 a.m. ing at 9:26 a.m. Motion carried. fy the fi ve signature adopting resolution OPENING PRAYER: Coly Brown POLICE REVIEW BOARD 19-144: Winnebago Tribe FY 2020 EPA offered the opening prayer. Respectfully submitted, Body-worn Camera Policy General Assistance Program. James [Louis in at 9:05 a.m.] Coly Brown, Secretary Roland Warner motioned to adopt Snow seconded. APPROVE AGENDA: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska the Body-worn Camera Policy. Melton VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Melton Frenchman motioned to Frenchman seconded. Motion carried. approve the agenda with the addition VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Adopt resolution 19-145 of L. Bass Land Sale. James Snow Motion carried. Coly Brown motioned to ratify seconded. TRIBAL COUNCIL LEAVE DISCUS- WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA the five signature adopting reso- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain SION- Policy at next CEO Report. CEO REPORT lution 19-145: Ready Rosie 2019. Motion carried. STEP Grant July 31, 2019 Victoria Kitcheyan seconded. LAND EXCHANGE: Roland Warner motioned to adopt VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kenneth Mallory – Request for Land resolution #19-168: 2019 State Tribal TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Motion carried. Exchange Education Partnership (STEP) Pro- Frank White Adopt resolution 19-146 Coly Brown motioned to adopt reso- gram Grant. Louis LaRose seconded. Coly Brown Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ratify lution #19-152: Ref: Kenneth Mallory VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Roland Warner the fi ve signature adopting resolution – Land Exchange. Melton Frenchman Motion carried. Melton Frenchman 19-146: Fy20 Tribal Response Program seconded. ADJOURN: Kenneth Mallory ~Brownfi eld (EPA: CLERCLA 128(a)(1) ). VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Roland Warner motioned to adjourn at Louis LaRose Melton Frenchman seconded. Motion carried. 11:11 a.m. Melton Frenchman seconded. OTHERS PRESENT: VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Discussion. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Tara Marrufo Motion carried. Coly Brown withdrew previous mo- Motion carried. Garan Coons Approve donation of T-Shirt tion and Melton Frenchman withdrew Chairman White adjourned the Jack LaMere Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ratify previous seconded to allow Kenneth meeting at 11:11 a.m. Amy LaPointe the fi ve signature approving a dona- Mallory and Louis LaRose to change Ron Whitebear tion of T-Shirts for Young Neighbors their vote. Respectfully submitted, Cody Sheridan in Action. James Snow seconded. Coly Brown Motioned to adopt reso- Coly Brown, Secretary Aric Armell VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain lution #19-152: Ref Kenneth Mallory Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Lilly Snow Motion carried. – Land Exchange. Melton Frenchman Alex Hunter NEW BUSINESS: None seconded. TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: OLD BUSINESS: VOTE: (4) yes, CB, RW, JS, MF James Snow (leave) Non-Disclosure Agreement-Thur- (0) no (2) abstain, KM, LLR WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Brian Chamberlain ston County Treasurer Motion carried. GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING Victoria Kitcheyan Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to HOMESITE: July 31, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman approve the Non-Disclosure Agree- Pilar Aldrich – Amendment White called the meeting to order at ment-Thurston County Trea- Melton Frenchman motioned to TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: 10:13 a.m. surer. Louis LaRose seconded. adopt resolution #19-138A: Amend- Frank White OPENING PRAYER: Melton VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain ment Resolution Ref: Pilar Aldrich Home Coly Brown Frenchman offered the opening prayer. Motion carried. Site Lease. Louis LaRose seconded. Roland Warner APPROVE AGENDA: Marian Holstein – Nebraska Indian VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (1) abstain, Melton Frenchman Roland Warner motioned to add the Education Association JS Motion carried. Kenneth Mallory “STEP Grant resolution” and approve No Action/No Show Jamie Saul-Zavala the agenda as amended. Louis LaRose TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: Kenneth Mallory motioned to OTHERS PRESENT: seconded. VK – Food Sovereignty Committee adopt resolution #19-153: REF: Sheila Corbine VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Discussion Home Site Lease – Winnebago Joe Castman Motion carried No action. Tribe of Nebraska – Jamie Saul- Vincent Bass CEO: FW-GPTCA Meeting Pierre, SD July Zavala. Louis LaRose seconded. Sue McLaughlin JUNE REPORT 10th & 11th VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Lorilei DeCora Louis LaRose motioned to accept the Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Motion carried. Kevin Connot CEO June Report as presented. prove the travel for Frank White to at- LAND SALE: Isaac Smith Roland Warner seconded. tend the GPTCA meeting in Pierre, SD Robert Price, Jr. Louis LaRose VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain July 10th & 11th , 2019. Coly Brown James Snow motioned to adopt reso- Gene Gilpin, Jr. Motion carried. seconded. lution #19-154: Authorizing Request Janelle DeCora HUMAN RESOURCES VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain for and Approving Withrawal of ILCA Stuart Fischer Accountability and Discipline Policy Motion carried. Land Purchase Funds Held in Trust Garan Coons Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- VK – GPTCHB meeting in Rapid City, by OST to Purchase On-Reservation Victoria Goodin prove the Human Resources Ac- SD July 9th & 10th Trust or Restricted Interests – Robert TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: countability and Discipline Pol- Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- Price Jr. $4,127.61. James Snow (leave) icy. Roland Warner seconded. prove the travel to GPTCHB meeting in Roland Warner seconded. Brian Chamberlain VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Rapid City, SD July 9th & 10th (reim- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Victoria Kitcheyan Motion carried. bursable). Kenneth Mallory seconded. Motion carried. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Employee Appreciation Day - No ac- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Raphael Reynolds White called the meeting to order at tion taken. August 14, 2019. Motion carried. Roland Warner motioned to adopt 1:05 p.m. ENROLLMENT VK- National Tiwahe Conference, resolution #19-155: Authorizing Re- OPENING PRAYER: Sheila Cor- Applicants New Orleans, LA Sept 4 to Sept 6, 2019 quest for and Approving Withrawal of bine offered the opening prayer. Coly Brown motioned to adopt James Snow motioned to ap- ILCA Land Purchase Funds Held in APPROVE AGENDA: resolution #19-167: Tribal Enrollment prove travel for Victoria Kitchey- Trust by OST to Purchase On-Reser- Melton Frenchman motioned to Applicants [A3502, A3503]. Melton an to attend the Tiwahe Confer- vation Trust or Restricted Interests- approve the agenda. Louis LaRose Frenchman seconded. ence in New Orleans, LA Sept 4 to Raphael Reynolds $27,600.51. seconded. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Sept 6, 2019 (paid for by Conference Kenneth Mallory seconded. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Sponsor). Louis LaRose seconded. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Conditional Relinquishment Re- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. HEMP PROJECT: Discussion, no quests Motion carried. Dawn Decora action taken. Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- Tribal Council member replacement Roland Warner motioned to adopt FOOD SECURITY PROJECT: prove the conditional relinquishment Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- resolution #19-156: Authorizing Re- Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt requests from #383-U04684, #383- point the 4th highest vote getter from quest for and Approving Withrawal of resolution #19-169: Food Security Proj- U07712, and #383-U07003. Melton the last election year. Louis LaRose ILCA Land Purchase Funds Held in ect Name Change, Signature Authority Frenchman seconded. seconded. Trust by OST to Purchase On-Reser- Appointment of Board Members. Louis VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion and second withdrawn vation Trust or Restricted Interests- LaRose seconded. Motion carried. by both Kenneth Mallory and Louis Dawn Decora $63,544.79. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain EDUCATION LaRose. James Snow seconded. Motion carried. Winnebago Scholarship and Finan- Kenneth Mallory motioned to declare VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain MEETING WITH DEPT “IDOIA”: cial Assistance Program Policies & Curtis St. Cyr’s position on Tribal Coun- Motion carried. Iowa Department of Inspections and Procedures cil vacant. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded. Kimberly Whitewater Appeals no action taken. Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt UTILITY PROJECT GRANT- KEVIN prove the Winnebago Scholarship and Motion carried. resolution #19-157: Authorizing Re- CONNOT: Potential council action/ Financial Assistance Program Policies Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- quest for and Approving Withrawal of Broadband & Procedures. Louis LaRose seconded. point #4 vote getter from previous ILCA Land Purchase Funds Held in Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain election (Brian Chamberlain). Louis Trust by OST to Purchase On-Reser- the Potential Council Action/Broad- Motion carried. LaRose seconded. vation Trust or Restricted Interests- band Plan as proposed by Kevin Con- ADMINISTRATION VOTE: (4) yes, MF, VK, KM, LLR Kimberly Whitewater $2,317.44. not and Brandon Stout. Louis LaRose Election Services Agreement (1) no, JS (1) abstain, CB M o - Melton Frenchman seconded. Seconded. Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- tion carried. VOTE:(6) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain prove the Agreement with Automated Tribal Consultation/IHS Regional Motion carried. Motion carried. Election Services. Melton Frenchman Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- Linda Karty seconded. prove travel for James Snow to attend Roland Warner motioned to adopt VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain the Tribal Consultation/IHS Regional resolution #19-158: Authorizing Re- Motion carried. Cont. in next issue... meeting. Louis LaRose seconded. quest for and Approving Withrawal of Committee and Board Applicants VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (1) abstain ILCA Land Purchase Funds Held in Credit Committee – 4 applicants Motion carried. Trust by OST to Purchase On-Reserva-